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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Palo Congo
Sabu
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5 | 2.69 | +2.31 |
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Ys
Joanna Newsom
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5 | 2.8 | +2.2 |
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Grievous Angel
Gram Parsons
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5 | 2.86 | +2.14 |
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Merriweather Post Pavilion
Animal Collective
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5 | 2.9 | +2.1 |
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Joan Baez
Joan Baez
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5 | 2.96 | +2.04 |
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Copper Blue
Sugar
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5 | 2.97 | +2.03 |
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For Your Pleasure
Roxy Music
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5 | 2.98 | +2.02 |
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Dog Man Star
Suede
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5 | 3 | +2 |
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Groovin'
The Young Rascals
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5 | 3.02 | +1.98 |
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Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
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5 | 3.02 | +1.98 |
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American Idiot
Green Day
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2 | 3.76 | -1.76 |
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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2 | 3.7 | -1.7 |
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The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
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2 | 3.49 | -1.49 |
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Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
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1 | 2.48 | -1.48 |
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...And Justice For All
Metallica
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2 | 3.43 | -1.43 |
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
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2 | 3.41 | -1.41 |
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Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
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2 | 3.29 | -1.29 |
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Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
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2 | 3.27 | -1.27 |
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Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
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2 | 3.23 | -1.23 |
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Deloused in the Comatorium
The Mars Volta
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2 | 3.2 | -1.2 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Led Zeppelin | 5 | 5 |
| Bob Dylan | 6 | 4.83 |
| David Bowie | 8 | 4.63 |
| Beatles | 4 | 5 |
| Miles Davis | 4 | 5 |
| Bruce Springsteen | 5 | 4.8 |
| Radiohead | 5 | 4.8 |
| The White Stripes | 3 | 5 |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 5 |
| The Smiths | 3 | 5 |
| Nirvana | 3 | 5 |
| Leonard Cohen | 4 | 4.5 |
| Beastie Boys | 3 | 4.67 |
| Talking Heads | 3 | 4.67 |
| Blur | 3 | 4.67 |
| Arcade Fire | 3 | 4.67 |
| Neil Young | 3 | 4.67 |
| Pixies | 3 | 4.67 |
| The Beach Boys | 2 | 5 |
| The Cure | 2 | 5 |
| Pink Floyd | 2 | 5 |
| Stevie Wonder | 2 | 5 |
| Kate Bush | 2 | 5 |
| Elliott Smith | 2 | 5 |
| Roxy Music | 2 | 5 |
| Simon & Garfunkel | 2 | 5 |
| The Doors | 2 | 5 |
| U2 | 2 | 5 |
| Beck | 2 | 5 |
| The Smashing Pumpkins | 2 | 5 |
| Jimi Hendrix | 2 | 5 |
| Oasis | 2 | 5 |
| AC/DC | 2 | 5 |
| Suede | 2 | 5 |
| Johnny Cash | 2 | 5 |
| Brian Eno | 5 | 4.2 |
| The Byrds | 4 | 4.25 |
| Sonic Youth | 4 | 4.25 |
| Steely Dan | 3 | 4.33 |
| Paul Simon | 3 | 4.33 |
| Neil Young & Crazy Horse | 3 | 4.33 |
| The Rolling Stones | 3 | 4.33 |
| My Bloody Valentine | 3 | 4.33 |
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Killing Joke
4/5
Post-punk debut that separated the contenders from the pretenders.
4 likes
The Byrds
5/5
The early Byrd gets the 5 star review for their best output and easy listenability 50 years later.
2 likes
Leonard Cohen
5/5
A master in his craft for composure, song writing and lyrical prowess.
1 likes
Christine and the Queens
4/5
A true leap in talent, production and lyrical prowess. Thoroughly enjoy her pop stardom in both the English and French versions.
1 likes
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The Clash
5/5
Perfect start and wake up to the 1001 album journey through historic rock and roll.
Paul McCartney and Wings
4/5
First time giving this album a full listen from top to bottom. Certainly a solid output by Paul finally giving his audience a Beatles like experience.
David Bowie
5/5
Germany art pop at its finest.
Van Morrison
4/5
Summery Irish folk dance that beckons for a period long past its prime.
King Crimson
5/5
Spacey, trippy, historic. Blends pop and jazz into the quintessential pro rock album of our times.
Leonard Cohen
5/5
Lovely send off for a legend still at the top of his craft.
John Grant
5/5
A window into the soul of a troubled individual outlines a wonderful folk debut.
Al Green
5/5
Pinnacle soul, lovely voice and a powerhouse of an album.
Pulp
5/5
The top, the highest, the peak of Brit Pop that holds its weight today.
Wu-Tang Clan
5/5
Triumphant debut that would spawn the careers of everyone within the group. These heights are rarely reached and achieved for future success.
Genesis
4/5
The Cosmic Ballet Goes On....
The White Stripes
5/5
Production heavy, guitar focused blues outlined the true power of The White Stripes.
Janis Joplin
5/5
Stunning post posthumous work that captured a bluesy masterpiece of a life cut short.
Joanna Newsom
5/5
Grandiose, vast, demands repeat listens to center in on the intricacies of the lyrics and arrangements. Demanding of your time and attention when an artist doesn't need Spotify to know their worth.
Run-D.M.C.
4/5
The original, classic and groundbreaking album that paved the way for future generations.
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Sinatra riding high after two back-to-back Grammy albums of the year teams up with Antonio Carlos to elevate the bossa nova sound to new heights.
Franz Ferdinand
5/5
Peak indie rock. The energy, performance and lyrical blast is an era of its time that holds up to this day.
Marty Robbins
4/5
A western classic brought into the present through Fallout New Vegas. A time capsule for the olden days on the prairie.
Ray Charles
4/5
An intriguing blend of country, blues and soul.
Van Halen
4/5
The peak of Van Halen's cross between hard and glam rock. Heavy singles that appealed a wide audience while appreciating long-time fans.
Killing Joke
4/5
Post-punk debut that separated the contenders from the pretenders.
The Beach Boys
5/5
Brian Wilson's finest. Blending their tiered pop sound into a revolutionary record.
The Cure
5/5
An influential masterpiece that needed time to build it's legacy.
Billie Holiday
4/5
A timeless classic that greatly benefited from a much needed remastering.
The Who
4/5
Pink Floyd
5/5
Dreamy, trippy, perfectly synced up to your life.
Nitin Sawhney
3/5
An interesting collection of politically charged lyrics. Likely needs a return spin to dive deeper.
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
4/5
The height of salsa that blends the perfect groove for the knowledgeable and rookie listener.
Prince
5/5
Revolutionary visions to blend pop, funk and Prince's signature guitar.
Tim Buckley
3/5
A forgotten indie darling that regained traction through re-release. 2nd best output after Jeff.
Bob Dylan
4/5
Old school Dylan resurfaces in the late 90s to produce another gem for the post modern world.
Ray Charles
3/5
Beautiful piano arrangements, deep vocal soul but more of an album of its time. Still happy to appreciate today.
Massive Attack
5/5
British trip hop pioneers with a debut that blends genres and your mind.
Steely Dan
3/5
A bit more formulaic for a collective that has much stronger individual outputs. Still an enjoyable romp.
MGMT
5/5
A standout darling that shattered the divide between indie and mainstream. The perfection behind this specific craft alienated the group to take one of the hardest left turns towards expectations for a career still redefining expectations to this day.
The Prodigy
2/5
A definite product of its time. While I have found memories of hearing this back in 1997, it no longer resonates or holds up for my tastes.
Elvis Presley
4/5
A gritty and strong vocal performance from the King. A lovely introduction to a more expansive catalog of tracks.
Stevie Wonder
5/5
One of Stevie's many masterworks. A true artist flexing on his multi-instrument skill set with grown up lyrics that still resonates with his growing audience.
Elvis Presley
3/5
Post Army Elvis stumbles a bit with consistency but still has the pipes to crank out the blues.
Boston
4/5
A classic rock staple. Undeniably catchy and fun. Stands the test of time.
Sinead O'Connor
4/5
A historic album that provided a voice that would spark a wild controversy. Unfairly dismissed at the time but has proven to be a timeless classic.
Richard Thompson
5/5
Folk dueling vocals, sharp lyrics and timeless melodies. A winner then and a winner now.
Booker T. & The MG's
4/5
A lead single that transcended music at the time and pop culture to date. The full album still brings the energy of timeless soul rock.
Traffic
3/5
Steve Winwood led the charge for this by the numbers blues rock album. Seems somewhat by the numbers in this day and age but a solid history lesson for a force within the industry.
Deee-Lite
3/5
Truly an album of its time. The predecessor to Jock Jams that would rule the stadium world for decades. That nostalgia drip is real and still brings a smile to my face. Maybe not one to have on repeat but holds a special place in your heart.
The Associates
3/5
Hectic, chaotic, melodic and prominent songwriting.....of the times. The rawness of the production seems a bit of the era and doesn't translate as well for me on a personal level.
Depeche Mode
4/5
A perfect blend of pop and goth that was dark yet accessible. The melodies and lyrics are on point and stand the test of time.
Teenage Fanclub
4/5
Alt rockers hit the jackpot with legit rifts and hooks that bleed into your heart over 12 tracks.
Björk
4/5
Bold, daring and quintessential avant-garde.
Fleet Foxes
5/5
A tour de force debut album with dense melodies and harmonics. A true wonder of an album that bursts with spring energy and lifts the spirit.
Kraftwerk
5/5
The original. The pioneers. The beginning of the electronic craze and of course it comes from Düsseldorf. Buckle up.
Derek & The Dominos
4/5
A timeless classic from an individual that is tough to stomach these days. Still, looking at this album in a vacuum has genre defining hits and leave a strong legacy.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
4/5
The perfect blend of jazz for a beginner to waltz into. Easy listening although complex arrangements.
Sly & The Family Stone
5/5
Powerful raw lyrics behind an original brand of soul like no other. Elements of rock, fund and just an overall mind trip that is relevant to the political climate of all eras.
Public Image Ltd.
4/5
Post Sex Pistols life takes on a familiar turn with anti establishment and killer hooks. This album helped usher in the post-punk era and the rock wave going into the 80s.
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
4/5
Early synth pop ushering in a blend of new wave, goth and other metrics that defined the 80s.
Björk
4/5
Björk is a bit of an enigma with her bold and unique arrangements. I've long desired to get closer to her music but have struggled to maintain a deeper connection. Debut blends together several genres with memorable lyrics and a passionate voice. Certainly worth revisiting to bring out the true genius of her work.
The Young Rascals
5/5
A solid blast from the past.
Massive Attack
3/5
Club, soul and so much more.
Beastie Boys
4/5
Phenomenal debut from true trend setters. No other group like them at the time or to date.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
An absolute monster of an album that continued the dominance expected from Led Zeppelin for the golden ages of hard rock.
Tom Waits
3/5
An acquired cup of tea for non-Tom Waits fans but can see the charm behind his style.
The Roots
4/5
The perfect blend of hip hop and soul over the tiny bit excessive length but it never seems to run dry.
Funkadelic
5/5
Psychedelic funk's bible. A true legacy produced by a legend of the genre in George Clinton.
Ella Fitzgerald
4/5
A wonderful compilation to re-introduce you to a queen of jazz that is still timeless today.
Eurythmics
3/5
A solid 80s romp with a timeless classic in Sweet Dreams.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
2/5
Technically sound that rips through longer than kept my ear. An output that did not agree with me on a personal level but can appreciate for others.
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
Passion, rage, flow, beauty.
The White Stripes
5/5
Quintessential album that along with the Strokes helped spark the garage rock revolution of the early 2000s. The beginning of Jack White's impressive career.
Spiritualized
5/5
A pioneer of space rock and the peak of an amazing career journey.
Steely Dan
5/5
The perfect yacht rock album that blends smooth jazz and a hint of rock. Throw this on while exploring the various islands of the Bahamas and you'll be in heaven.
Big Black
3/5
Industrial, noise punk debut from Big Black. The production is rough but enough edge and lyrical wit to keep you engaged though. Not my personal cup of tea but appreciate its historical significance.
The Residents
2/5
The first album that is truly not for me. The arrangements, lyrics and oddities may have technical composure but just didn't hit for me track by track.
Paul Simon
5/5
The second solo album from post break-up Paul Simon hits hard with melodies and lyrical wit. A true classic from front to back.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
An instant rock classic. A band that defined genres. A total win from start to finish.
John Martyn
4/5
An early workhorse of the space rock genre. First time listener and really dug the combination of styles. Going to be a repeater for sure.
Circle Jerks
3/5
An absolute breeze of an album with 14 tracks just under 16 minutes. Not my cup of tea but can't complain too much while learning about the history of punk uprising.
4/5
An earth shaking, power house of an album by a storied veteran of the industry.
M.I.A.
3/5
Punk meets hip-hop in a refreshing politically charged album of its time. MIA hasn't held up in terms of her promising debut but the appreciation is still there (if you ignore her current rantings).
Megadeth
2/5
Megadeth is not in my wheelhouse. This is a difficult album to review from a technical or artistic standpoint when the music does not agree with my tastes. Overall I can see the measurement of where it ranks in the trash categories but it is just not for me.
Love
3/5
Psychedelic craftwork in the height of the 60s wave.
Kate Bush
5/5
An 80s masterpiece with a current revival. The power and beauty still stand tall today.
Christine and the Queens
4/5
A true leap in talent, production and lyrical prowess. Thoroughly enjoy her pop stardom in both the English and French versions.
Hüsker Dü
4/5
The final Hüsker Dü album culminates with the rock and maturity you'd expect from Bob Mould. A band to remember.
Elliott Smith
5/5
The master of indie folk weaves acoustic melodies with lyrical craft that pains and amazes.
Daft Punk
3/5
An important electronic act and an important album. That being said, it has a certain nature of repetitiveness that doesn't necessarily mean timeless. The boundaries and working blocks for future success are transparent.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
A continued run of form that will never be matched. A stone cold classic from beginning to end. The energy and pacing has no rival.
Pere Ubu
4/5
A new discovery on my radar for post-punk. At the edge of the 70s before new-wave but has that sprinkle anticipating the coming change. A wonderful new addition to anyone's collection.
Cream
4/5
A classic rock stable blending psychedelic and heavy leaning rock.
Alice Cooper
3/5
A superb hit single to lead off followed by an album of its time. Never really gets back into full gear but a decent listen.
Rod Stewart
5/5
A mastercraft of rock, blues and jazz from a living legend in Rod. The soundwork holds up and is as relevant as ever.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Three in a row. The Zeppelin continues down a deeper and darker path that excites and dazzles.
Holger Czukay
4/5
A new one for me. A mind blending and genre busting output over four girthy songs. Something to revisit but a pleasant first experience.
Public Enemy
4/5
A revolutionary album with powerful lyrics that hits at the racial divides with authority.
Malcolm McLaren
3/5
A psychedelic trip blending genres I didn't know where a wonderful match. Not everything hit but an important album of its era.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
5/5
A rock revolution that was instrumental in the craze.
The Cult
2/5
A decent romp through the post-Zeppelin era. The Born to be Wild side step though is almost unforgivable.
William Orbit
3/5
A strange trip into ambient that mixes a variety of genres to soothe the soul
Michael Jackson
5/5
An absolute classic from a man that may no longer deserve our attention.
Ghostface Killah
4/5
A new album for me. This hits on all fronts with powerful lyrics and Wu-Tang additions throughout.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
A classic rock staple with a few anthems of the era. A few tracks take a bit of a slog but an overall enjoyable listen.
David Bowie
5/5
Another marvel out of the Electric Lady studio. The melt of R&B, jazz and rock comes together over the course of the lengthy tracks for only 8 total.
ZZ Top
5/5
Guitar rock, classic, staple, essential.
King Crimson
4/5
An introspective dive into the unknown. King Crimson challenges your mind.
The Avalanches
5/5
Green Day
2/5
A massive pop punk hit that spawned a Broadway show. There are undeniably studio crafted hits on here but the rest are more by the numbers. Not for me.
Lorde
5/5
A showstopping phenomenal album from start to finish. Big hooks, biting lyrics. A masterpiece.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
4/5
Quintessential prog rock. Multi dimensional. Not for everyone but with patience comes the reward.
The Adverts
4/5
Punktastic. A blaze of glory sweeping through kick after kick.
Lou Reed
5/5
Stone cold classic for a stone cold dude.
Ash
3/5
BritPop origins can be traced back to this release. A blend of pop, punk with a strong focus on guitars. An enjoyable listen but overstays its welcome at 62 minutes.
Roxy Music
5/5
Farewell to Brian Eno, the mastermind behind Roxy Music and a legend of the industry. At the top of British albums.
Bill Evans Trio
5/5
A simple masterpiece that has a fluid motion between the Trio. A wonderful introduction to Bill Evans and a jumping off point to your jazz discography.
Portishead
4/5
A wild adventure into the unknown using psychedelic melodies to challenge and intrigue the listener.
Talking Heads
5/5
Wild, inventive and another David Byrne masterstroke.
Otis Redding
5/5
A stone cold classic with a variety of hits to sooth your soul on a summer day down by the docks.
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
A breakthrough, chill mix, rap and soul perfection.
Fever Ray
4/5
A beautiful and haunting trip through the devilish mind of Fever Ray. A natural extension of The Knife to excite and delight.
Bee Gees
2/5
I was hyped to see how this played out but ultimately the songs, beats and lyrics fell flat. Starts off with a bang before forgettable efforts.
The Pogues
5/5
The pinnacle of Celtic punk.
Rocket From The Crypt
3/5
A fun romp through a classic 90s punk sound.
Japan
4/5
A lovely romp through the 80s vibes
The Stooges
4/5
Fun House is FUN. Wild take.
The Black Keys
4/5
Blues, rock and all the nonsense that comes with the Black Keys.
Manic Street Preachers
4/5
Holy moly!
Blur
5/5
Brit pop at its finest, debate and recreate but here we are.
Amy Winehouse
3/5
A last goodbye
Stan Getz
5/5
A fantastic journey through Ipanema.
a-ha
3/5
Another solid 80s output where the lead single is a generational impact. The remainder of the album retains the soul of the collective work but doesn't hit the dizzying heights of Take On Me.
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
A stunning classic from a power house in the industry.
Goldfrapp
3/5
An interest concept album about a tree and the start of Folktronica
The Boo Radleys
4/5
A wonderful gem of the yesteryear gone by.
Adele
3/5
A technical marvel voice that doesn't catch me to the dizzying hype heights.
Joan Baez
5/5
A folk legend knocks it out of the park.
Justin Timberlake
2/5
A rough listen in an era of his current viewpoints and the background lyrical crafting.
Adam & The Ants
4/5
Camp, glee, punk, welcome to the 80s with your hosts Adam & the Ants
Beatles
5/5
A revolutionary triumph.
Kate Bush
5/5
Progressive pop perfection.
Louis Prima
4/5
Innovated and explosive fun.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
5/5
Pump it up!
Suzanne Vega
3/5
Pretentious but curious
Barry Adamson
4/5
A wonderful film noir without the film. Highly listenable.
Joe Ely
4/5
A pure delight, get in.
The War On Drugs
5/5
A dreamscape of an album. A redemption towards the light in the face of darkness. A turning point that you'll never return from.
Sheryl Crow
2/5
The queen of the 90s is stuck in its time.
Miles Davis
5/5
Pure magic, an introduction to the master, nothing quite like it.
The Band
3/5
A solid relistening to that classic rock era.
Linkin Park
3/5
A product of its time. Influential for the genre. A singer that left us early.
Queen
4/5
No skips, all killer no filler.
The The
3/5
80s fun to the max
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
and Lawry's Seasoning Salt
Brian Eno
5/5
The master of his craft. Old soar puss himself.
Shack
3/5
A solid 80s offering that likely will be lost over time.
Leonard Cohen
5/5
A master in his craft for composure, song writing and lyrical prowess.
Electric Light Orchestra
4/5
A grandiose run through 17 wild tracks at the height of the ELO powerhouse.
Einstürzende Neubauten
3/5
A mind bending effort using a unique approach to their craft. All and all though not within my wheelhouse.
Common
4/5
Sharp, poetic and the start of a wonderful MC
Crosby, Stills & Nash
5/5
An all time classic in the folk world. Proof that there is survival after Young.
Missy Elliott
4/5
Lovely introduction into the Missy world.
The Mars Volta
2/5
Confusing prog and art rock. I can see the appeal for a certain listener but this just wasn't for me.
The Who
3/5
A grand opera that is a bit stuck in its time but still has its charm.
Dinosaur Jr.
3/5
Influential and an 80s staple for the alt rock specialists. A little too noise rock for my tastes.
Eels
3/5
A beautiful freak of an album.
Beth Orton
4/5
A lovely folktronica romp.
Black Sabbath
4/5
Poetic heavy metal
Bob Dylan
5/5
Absolute perfection from the master blending folk rock at its finest.
Dire Straits
4/5
A guitar driven classic as the rock n' roll era that moved into the 80s never truly died.
The Doors
5/5
A fantastic rush through the 60s from a legendary band cut short.
R.E.M.
5/5
A masterpiece that re-invented an 80s powerhouse into a 90s machine.
The Triffids
4/5
A lovely spin through an Australian 80s should have been powerhouse.
Brian Eno
4/5
Ol' sourpuss does it again.
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
The springboard of an epic career which was cemented with this 70s masterpiece.
Billy Joel
5/5
An absolute cracker from the Kid from Long Island. So many hits and underappreciated melodies.
Sugar
5/5
A surprisingly fun journey of the expanded universe of Bob Mould
Miles Davis
5/5
An absolute classic and a revolution in jazz world by the master of his craft.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
4/5
A new discovery for me with straight forward glam rock. In your face and proud of it.
David Crosby
4/5
A modern revelation in psych pop by one of its original pioneers.
Fiona Apple
5/5
The start of something special.
The Smiths
5/5
The Smiths at their finest. Easily accessible today as it was in the 80s.
Aimee Mann
3/5
90s girl rock that goes unappreciated and somewhat forgotten for these pioneers.
Kings of Leon
2/5
A rock/pop powerhouse but oversaturation takes its toll.
Green Day
4/5
Selling out or perfecting their craft which happened to coincide with mainstream audiences? Whatever your thoughts were at the time or today, the tunes here are rapid and relentless.
The xx
5/5
An absolute gem out of nowhere to establish a powerhouse in the genre.
The Undertones
4/5
Light, breezy and no skips for your summer adventure back to 1980.
5/5
A masterpiece of Americana. One of the best albums of the 80s and all time. The cultural and elevated experience is timeless.
Paul Simon
5/5
A true classic, genre bending masterpiece
Beck
5/5
Beck died for your sins so you didn't have to go through such heartbreak. A memorizing and hauntingly beautiful album.
The Byrds
5/5
The early Byrd gets the 5 star review for their best output and easy listenability 50 years later.
Thin Lizzy
4/5
A fun romp through the dizzying sounds of Thin Lizzy and the energy felt in their live performances.
Khaled
4/5
A world music powerhouse that required a bit of effort to find online but in the end, a worthy treat for your musical palette.
Brian Eno
4/5
Eno + Byrne = Rocky VII: Adrian's Revenge!
Rage Against The Machine
4/5
A lovely self titled debut that brought the fire and spark to the mainstream.
Joni Mitchell
5/5
An absolute banger of jazz-rock that is in the pinnacle of historic albums.
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
A trippy experience that outlined the strength of Zappa early in his career.
Moby Grape
4/5
Damn fine 60s era folk/acid rock to bring you back to a time and place you wish you could dream of.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
A tour de force that has hit after hit as Led Zeppelin completed their world take over. Some controversy in writing upon look back but hard to deny its impact.
Iggy Pop
5/5
Iggy's finest. Accessible, yet punk rock enough to stand the test of time.
Pet Shop Boys
4/5
A wonderful romp from 80s legends aging like a fine wine into the 90s.
Arcade Fire
5/5
Nostalgic; beautiful; lyrically wit. Just an escapism album from one of the best bands of the 2000s.
The Kinks
4/5
Lovely craftmanship and song writing in the early days of concept albums. Slightly overstays its welcome.
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
5/5
A masterpiece of rhyme and rhythm. The beats are fresh and the flows are fantastic.
Kanye West
3/5
A bold and dark turn which foreshadows the power of Kanye and an inevitable downfall.
Radiohead
5/5
A phenomenal album. A mind-bending break and pivot from the masters of their craft. Established their rock credentials only to left turn and blow your mind.
Orbital
2/5
A nice output into ambient techno with a variety of sampling techniques to keep you interested.
Mj Cole
3/5
An eclectic collection of 90s techno tracks that still have relevancy today.
Public Image Ltd.
4/5
Stone cold classics from a punk era that was fading into the 80s.
OutKast
5/5
Double your pleasure with the finest output imaginable from the legendary duo.
The Offspring
4/5
A blast from the past that reminds all 12 year olds of that glorious trip to Sam Goody to pick this bad boy up. Still has catchy as ever.
Q-Tip
3/5
Soulful, funk, jazz, hip-hop. Q-tip comes back to define his sound for the future.
David Bowie
5/5
A pinnacle in a career of pinnacles. Bowie has never sounded stronger bending his will across genres.
Doves
3/5
A fine entry into the dream/psych pop realm that still resonates today.
Miles Davis
5/5
A pure triumph of cool.
The Coral
3/5
Brit, psych rock that is unoffending to the ears.
Marvin Gaye
5/5
A sublime classic
Milton Nascimento
5/5
An absolute blast from start to finish as your entry into Brazilian music.
Aphex Twin
5/5
An outstanding debut into the world of ambient techno. A surprise and a revelation.
Sister Sledge
4/5
Some stone cold classics plus others you likely remember to bring you back to an era of pure fun and excitement.
Rod Stewart's upbringing is a classic rock staple.
Bob Dylan
5/5
Bob Dylan at his apex, his peak. His craft and vision are second to none.
Afrika Bambaataa
2/5
A fun listen but ultimately a little stale production and by the numbers lyrics.
Soundgarden
5/5
Absolute peak grunge. The memories of Chris Cornell still echo to this day.
David Bowie
5/5
Ziggy Stardust Pt II hits fast and hits hard.
The Specials
4/5
Early post punk and spa that is a delight from start to finish. It brought a smile to my face launching at 5am on a Monday morning.
Eagles
3/5
An all time classic song filled out with classic rock by the numbers to complete the album.
Songhoy Blues
3/5
A unique blues album from the heart of Africa.
The Icarus Line
3/5
A fine semi hardcore endeavor.
Michael Kiwanuka
4/5
A wonderful African beat introduction
Neil Young
5/5
Lovely follow up to Harvest. Witty, soulful and well crafted country rock tunes.
Laibach
3/5
An interesting take on the 80s industrial scene. Not easily accessible for the casual listener.
Devendra Banhart
4/5
Back when indie weird was indie gold.
Radiohead
5/5
The beginning of something special. A true departure for a band coming into their craft and exploring the themes and sonic vibes that would set fans up for life.
Ice Cube
3/5
A positive debut for Cube after the big split with N.W.A. Great beats, flows and overall a time capsule back to a different era in rap.
Fela Kuti
5/5
An outstanding introduction to Afrobeat that has timeless melodies.
Radiohead
5/5
A masterpiece full stop.
Stevie Wonder
5/5
The greatest double album of all time from a master at his craft.
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
A powerhouse album that cemented on of the biggest stars in the game.
Steely Dan
5/5
Steely Dan at their finest. Wonderful jazz rock classics 50 years later.
Eminem
2/5
Iconic songs along with additional filler with anger and misogynistic lyrics.
Gene Clark
3/5
A fun run through a folk rock staple.
Willie Nelson
4/5
A lovely introduction into the master of country and weed.
Frank Zappa
4/5
Frank brings the hot rats to you hard and fast.
Sigur Rós
5/5
Dreamscape, moving, beautiful and a wonderful introduction to the powerful Sigur Rós collection.
Cowboy Junkies
4/5
A lovely alt country surprise.
The Smashing Pumpkins
5/5
A grand opus to fulfill Billy's every wish and desire. The peak of Pumpkins but the beginning of their collapse.
Jack White
3/5
Rockin' roll
Tom Waits
4/5
Brooding, haunting and perfect Waits.
Napalm Death
2/5
Powerful sludge metal but just not for me.
Morrissey
4/5
Poetic, lyrical wit and pure Morrissey before the crash.
David Bowie
5/5
Pure Bowie magic. Continues his run of perfection.
Scott Walker
4/5
Prolific voice, lyrics and musical whim.
PJ Harvey
5/5
Debut punk magic from a legend of the alternative scene.
5/5
A wonderful and dense exploration of the Beatles at their peak.
Orange Juice
4/5
A refreshing morning drink to rip up your day.
Brian Eno
4/5
Eno and the consistency of ambient pleasure.
Astor Piazzolla
3/5
A delightful romp through tango jams.
Rush
4/5
Rush into the future and prepare for sonic bliss.
5/5
A live staple. Bob Dylan at his apex.
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
3/5
Early brit-pop that screams 80s.
Beastie Boys
5/5
An instant classic. The rhymes, the beats, classic BBs.
Digital Underground
4/5
Part of the originals, trend setting and ground breaking.
Arcade Fire
5/5
An absolute classic that is being re-evaluated in the recent years given the overall controversies. No need to cloud your judgment, this was earnest and worthy of the praise it received.
Eminem
3/5
A cultural phenomenon which catapulted Eminem into the highest ranks of the game.
Cat Stevens
4/5
Classic Cat. Whimsical, folklore and lyrical crafting near the top.
4/5
Good ol' country blues.
The Darkness
3/5
A fun moment of time in the early 2000s. Still has bangers but the charm doesn't stick around
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
Funky fresh and dynamic. Love the introduction to these beats.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Folk lyrics, slow burn rock and Neil's Crazy ride towards his apex.
Youssou N'Dour
3/5
Lovely vocal and rhymes if ultimately not the classic to stick around.
Dolly Parton
3/5
Biblical, thoughtful and a colorful dance with Dolly.
Solomon Burke
3/5
A lovely little collection of original style rock n' roll.
David Bowie
3/5
A few classic Bowie moments but more by the numbers than a revolution.
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Pop, synth, 80s, British....it all adds up.
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
The culmination of a four year streak that is unrivaled. A true guitar god doing his thing.
Television
5/5
A stellar front running classic with influences for days in the modern game.
Gene Clark
4/5
The perfect harmony between country and rock.
Kacey Musgraves
5/5
A refreshing country pop album that put Kacey into the superstardom level she deserves.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
5/5
Woodstock to the heart, but got love for all
Lie and die in the fire, where I learned to ball
Our House is the place where I lay my dome
On the streets of the San Francisco where my Country Girl roam
Elastica
3/5
A surprising Brit pop sensation with a solid mix of punk to shake up the formula.
The Killers
3/5
A lovely debut from a more alternative fixture of the garage band scene in the early 2000s. One of the biggest singles of the new century which is still a great anthem for the time at large.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3/5
Classic Petty and an introduction to his brand of straight forward loveable rock.
Weather Report
3/5
Substantial jazz fusion for the new ear and listener.
Dead Kennedys
2/5
A hardcore punk staple of the genre that ultimately feels dated to my ears.
Jeff Beck
3/5
Hard rock blues pivot for Beck that rings your ears well enough.
Rush
5/5
Classic Rush, classic rock, classic for you.
Venom
2/5
An interesting experience in the black metal space as aptly named.
Method Man
3/5
A solid output of Method's brand of 90s and early 2000s rap game.
Radiohead
4/5
A surreal follow up to one of the hardest pivots in music that shock the fans and the music core to its soul.
The Clash
4/5
A self titled delight to a power house of the genre.
The Chemical Brothers
3/5
The high profile timeline of the Chemical Brothers. A solid output for their own album which would bled into the 90s collaborations.
Badly Drawn Boy
4/5
A wonderful surprise. Right in my wheelhouse and somehow was completely blind. That Indie-Folk I crave and so much of it.
Queen
3/5
A solid output but not among Queens heights.
Sonic Youth
4/5
An indie rock staple that still has meaning and purpose today.
Gram Parsons
5/5
A triumph in the country rock genre.
Taylor Swift
5/5
The beginning of her ascent to superstardom not seen since Michael Jackson.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
A solid live output that didn't quiet catch my ear.
The The
4/5
An 80s lost gem within a sea of classics. Super happy to have discovered this and all the related artists generated afterwards.
Tom Tom Club
4/5
The breakage of Talking Heads yields highly positive results.
Isaac Hayes
4/5
Hot buttered soul feeds you the silky smooth tunes you wish were still dominate.
George Michael
3/5
A lovely display of an 80s legend.
Butthole Surfers
4/5
A wild psychedelic ride that helps you appreciate the surfers for what they are worth to the industry.
Harry Nilsson
5/5
An absolute peach of a record with many likeable hits.
The Crusaders
4/5
A funkadelic trip through time. Lovely grooves and beats.
Santana
5/5
A visionary in guitar rock that transcends time.
Beck
5/5
A transcending blockbuster that is like any other. The perfect sophomore album (yes he had One Foot in the Grave) in the mainstream to crush expectations and cement Beck's legacy as an artist that cannot be matched.
Prince
4/5
Pure Prince magic.
5/5
The apex of Brit Pop. Over the top, expansive and pure rock bliss. This is perfection.
Björk
4/5
An experimental journey into the avant-garde world of Björk. It took a few listens to truly dive in deep to appreciate but the creativity is off the charts.
George Harrison
5/5
A classic post Beatles entry into the pantheon of historic albums.
Jean-Michel Jarre
2/5
A strange journey into the mind.
Fatboy Slim
3/5
A refresher back to the Fatboy Slim era of life.
Deep Purple
3/5
Deep 70s classic rock.
Nirvana
5/5
The impossible task of a perfect follow up was achieved before tragedy set in and elevated it further.
Sam Cooke
4/5
Perfect uptown live modes
Cocteau Twins
4/5
Lost in a dream
Neil Young
4/5
Pure Young. Slow burners and rock god moments.
Bob Dylan
5/5
Another master stroke from Mr. Dylan.
Terence Trent D'Arby
4/5
A lovely little reminder of the genius in the 80s.
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Simon and Garfunkel got back together just in time to remind us of their original glory.
Carole King
5/5
A lovely album from Carole that still hits.
Simple Minds
3/5
A simple amount of overwhelming material but pure 80s bliss when you narrow your focus.
Magazine
3/5
Real good
R.E.M.
5/5
80s rock perfection.
Richard Hawley
4/5
Super chill and easy listenin
The Beta Band
4/5
Experimentation at its peak early 2000s
Supertramp
3/5
Super delicious
Beastie Boys
5/5
Pure bliss
Patti Smith
4/5
A stable effort
Janelle Monáe
5/5
A true magical banger that set up Janelle as a superstar.
Wilco
5/5
The perfect album to start the new millennium and usher in a champion of the alt indie scene.
Eagles
3/5
A lovely debut album from a general powerhouse that has been divided over the years after strong personalities and movie quotes.
Beatles
5/5
A stone cold classic sophomore album that avoids the slump and sets the stage of the biggest band of all time.
The Police
4/5
Another tour de force for a power house of the 80s
AC/DC
5/5
Pure unadulterated rock god bliss.
Gotan Project
2/5
A bizarre entry into electronica that has moments of bliss but lacked the staying power.
Stephen Stills
4/5
An absolute classic opener backed by 9 more classic tracks.
Blur
5/5
Get some exercise to a classic Brit Pop machine.
Paul Revere & The Raiders
3/5
A fun romp back to the mid 60s for unoffensive rock.
Various Artists
3/5
All the classics arranged by a beautiful psycho.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
4/5
A precursor to Brit Pop with a Scottish flair that doesn't quit.
The White Stripes
5/5
An epic in garage rock power. Opening with a tour de force (which may have reached levels beyond their control at stadiums) and continuing with hard hitting rock that elevates the soul.
Coldcut
3/5
A rarity that was not available on Spotify (forshame). Funky and hits just right.
Ray Price
3/5
A cowboy delight.
John Coltrane
5/5
A sublime classic from the master of his craft.
Arcade Fire
4/5
The impossible follow up to a debut classic still hits hard today.
Todd Rundgren
4/5
A classic avant-pop with some true hits from that era.
The Sonics
4/5
A true sonic ranch.
Jurassic 5
3/5
Power in the message and the legacy.
Talking Heads
4/5
Talking a winner and a classic that outlines the power of the Heads.
Can
3/5
Tago Mago Wango
Black Sabbath
3/5
Ozzy at his super power height.
Sonic Youth
4/5
Indie slacker rock anthems for days.
The Chemical Brothers
3/5
Pure 90s electronic bliss that shows the power the Chem Bros once held in their apex.
Ministry
2/5
Wild and crazy industrial metal....while pioneers, not for me.
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Back to life with a powerhouse of a voice lost to corruption.
The Flaming Lips
5/5
A magical mystery tour into the psyche of Wayne and Co that delivers at all levels.
Jane Weaver
3/5
High end psychoactive pop energy.
R.E.M.
5/5
The continuous success wave of a top 3 band of the 80s before their coming transformation into icons.
Chicago
3/5
Funk, rock, horns and a whole lot of fun.
Shivkumar Sharma
3/5
A calming influence into the world of Hindustani classical music
Scissor Sisters
3/5
Re-introduction to a solid Glam rock experience.
The Go-Go's
3/5
Lovely 80s tune with some critical smashes.
New Order
3/5
High-life for your musical ears.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Imperial listening and attraction.
Jethro Tull
3/5
A fun journey back to a darker and harder emerging genre.
Christina Aguilera
2/5
Solid output from the original 2000s girls but double is too much.
Van Morrison
3/5
Great album from a recently awful man.
Queen Latifah
3/5
All hail the queen for a solid 3 star album that is a serious product of the late 80s.
Pink Floyd
5/5
Wish you were listening to this album right now as it is a continued masterpiece in the Pink Floyd collection.
Marianne Faithfull
4/5
Why D'Ya Not Listen to this Album until today?
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
3/5
A bizarre follow through that still has an avant-garde approach to the common listener.
Elton John
3/5
Other than the specular opener which is iconic, the rest of the album is more of a run of the mill output from Sir Elton.
The Psychedelic Furs
3/5
Talk talk talk and joy joy joy.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
2/5
Dream of the early 2000s but then realize it was a moment in time that you aren't interested in repeating.
Charles Mingus
4/5
Jazzy jazz jazz
Aretha Franklin
3/5
A powerhouse voice for a strong album.
Suede
5/5
Suede, not the London Suede, with a perfect band name and self titled for the British scene.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Old man look at you now.... still the Grunge Father!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
The beginning of something special, the early 2000s revolution.
Iron Butterfly
2/5
A massive hit that goes hard in an album that is forgettable.
The Hives
3/5
Flash in a pan with a tremendous energy that masks a bit of silliness.
The Fall
4/5
An exquisite pop punk triumph in the later stages of a wonderful career.
Foo Fighters
3/5
A solid mid 90s formation for a new act for a new era.
Nine Inch Nails
4/5
A birth of a classic
Yes
3/5
Just say YES to this album.
Jefferson Airplane
3/5
Ready set take off
Simply Red
4/5
Simply lovely.
The Afghan Whigs
4/5
A lovely godfather to grunge effort.
U2
5/5
A complete reinvention unlike any other band in history. A master class of sonic waves, lyrical prowess and a complete understanding of the post Berlin message. This is unlike any other album out there and is a true work of art.
Thelonious Monk
4/5
Brilliant horns, drums and corner guitars.
3/5
The original War on Drugs
Bad Brains
2/5
I Against this album.
ABBA
3/5
A lovely arrival of a Swedish Mafia with timeless tracks and others to enjoy.
Rod Stewart
3/5
A lovely introduction to the power of the Rod
Soul II Soul
3/5
Club Classics are still the volume of my heart today.
Slayer
2/5
Terror ball that has its place in someone's heart, just not mine.
Dr. Dre
5/5
The original West Coast machine that is still relevant to this day.
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
3/5
Jack gets a solid outing.
Fairport Convention
3/5
LL Squared
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Aftermath is a wonderful example of the power the Stones.
Mudhoney
3/5
Superfuzz buzzmuff painting a picture for the upcoming grunge revolution.
T. Rex
3/5
Underrated straight on rock and roll from a wonderful band.
Paul Weller
4/5
A wild journey into the mind of Weller.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
4/5
A delightful journey into the JuJu
Travis
2/5
A bit bland but very on point for earnest late 90s soft rock.
SZA
4/5
Ctrl establishes a new and powerful voice.
Miles Davis
5/5
A sublime classic. An introduction for the masses while also pleasing the hyper aware.
The Byrds
4/5
Sweetheart vibes, rodeo livin', Byrds flying high with a sonic boom.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5/5
Pure magic and an inspiration to college stoners everywhere.
The Birthday Party
2/5
May have historical importance to certain people and has great musicianship; the overall craft and lyrics were not for me.
Stephen Stills
4/5
Solo Stills remains the same.
The Beta Band
3/5
By the numbers British pop rock
Dion
3/5
Born to listen to you because the website told me to do so.
The Byrds
4/5
Another smash and grab from the Byrds in their short but sweet career.
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
A stone cold American classic. Often misunderstood but never out of the conversation.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
The best and the most RHCP album out there. They've spent 30+ years trying to replicate the magic and have come close but nothing compares to the original. Certainly a moment in time if you dream of the first Lollapalooza wave; here is the magic.
Britney Spears
4/5
The dream of the 90s and the bumble gum pop that launched a thousand careers but most importantly, TRL (RIP).
Peter Gabriel
4/5
Haunting art rock to establish the prowess of a legendary solo artist.
The Waterboys
5/5
A wonderful journey that tails of the 80s with back to from stone cold classics.
Rahul Dev Burman
2/5
An interesting placement into the 70s Indian soundtrack but it was more noise than pleasure for me.
The Magnetic Fields
4/5
You had me at 69, you had me at 69.
The Temptations
4/5
All the hits and all the fun.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Too Ryeeeeeeeght to be one hit wonders. Solid tunes.
James Brown
5/5
Get up! Get on up!
Laura Nyro
4/5
A new confession for an old soul.
Lauryn Hill
4/5
A flash in the pan moment of brilliance for a terrible person.
Coldplay
4/5
The start of something special. Even if you aren't a fan of the bloated global act that Coldplay is today; their debut has all the markings of talent.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
That classic rock vibe which still resonates today. Is there anything else like CCR in the modern age? Appreciate the original.
Sepultura
2/5
Explosive metal sounds and hatred based lyrics are not my cup of tea. I can see the calling though and how influential this could be.
Le Tigre
4/5
Pure 90s that was a blueprint for the indie disco wave about to come.
The Go-Betweens
4/5
A time period piece that screams 80s but invites you back into its warm embrace.
Os Mutantes
4/5
Oh me oh my Brazilian music gone past me by.
Beatles
5/5
The original untitled double album to knock your socks off.
Ali Farka Touré
4/5
African beats, African jams and African rhythm to sooth the soul.
Scritti Politti
3/5
An 80s wave that hits just right.
Brian Eno
4/5
Old sour puss, the king of ambient strikes gold again.
Don McLean
3/5
An absolute stone cold classic of an opener followed by the numbers 70s soft rock.
Talking Heads
5/5
Remain in classics; Talking Heads were a flash in the pan and while they'll never escape reunion rumors, we always have their originals.
White Denim
3/5
An indie blast from the past that still holds a candle
Meat Puppets
4/5
The OGs paving the way for the future in this original work of art.
Gillian Welch
3/5
Soft, sweet and Sunday easy listenin
The Teardrop Explodes
3/5
That killer 80s sound at the cusp of the decade.
1/5
Listen, there are so many ways to go with this album, Limp Bizkit, Fred Durst and all that jazz. This is a picture of a moment in time where they were kings and people appreciated that. I don't but that's ok.
John Lennon
3/5
A stellar work with a top tier single from a problematic visionary. The lyrical craft don't seem to back the actual man.
The Smiths
5/5
The Smiths are Dead but still album will always rise.
Hole
3/5
An important album from an inspired band in the height of the grunge popularity. The band deserve credit for their relentless assault on the ears.
TV On The Radio
4/5
A shock out of the gate moment of brilliance.
David Bowie
5/5
The beginning of the 70s Star Dust era kicks off with an absolute banger.
Country Joe & The Fish
3/5
A lovely little edition for the soul.
John Cale
3/5
A cup of coffee, a cigarette and a time machine back to 1919.
Doves
4/5
The Doves were overlooked in the era of garage rock and deserve the credit for such a lovely album.
My Bloody Valentine
4/5
The beginning of something special with the kings of shoe gaze rising to start a revolution.
Pixies
5/5
Let's never forgot who the Pixies were when they put out Doolittle compared to the Pixies milking it today.
Big Star
3/5
The hype train is leaving the station for Wisconsin.
The Verve
4/5
A powerhouse in the Brit Pop era that should be rediscovered outside of the mega hit that most people know.
Frank Black
4/5
Never forget the power of Frank the Black in the 90s (but please forget about his milking legacy now).
Super Furry Animals
4/5
Fuzzy memories of old in college dorms rocking out to the SFA
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Perfection from a troubled group.
Herbie Hancock
5/5
An absolute masterclass in Jazz and future think.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
4/5
A trip down an old country road.
Gang Starr
4/5
A blast from the past with two legendary MCs
The Everly Brothers
3/5
Classic tunes, classic hits and classic waves.
4/5
One of the, if not the most, important punk gifts to the 80s and the world.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
An old poet, an old revolution and an old classic.
3/5
Kick Out the Classic Rock right back into your heart where it always once was.
Christina Aguilera
2/5
A bland, timid entry - suitable perhaps for patients recovering from surgery!
Madonna
3/5
A grand reinvention at the time holds up just enough to play in the new age.
The Stooges
5/5
The beginning of the master. An epic album that has influences across all your favorite bands. One for the ages.
Buzzcocks
4/5
Precursor to all your favorite 90s grunge which hits hard.
The Byrds
4/5
Another dimension, Another dimension, Another dimension, Another dimension, Another dimension
The Velvet Underground
5/5
A stone cold classic by the Underground. There isn't too much else to say about this historic and ground breaking album but it just hits perfectly to this day.
Snoop Dogg
5/5
The original dogfather. Still is iconic to these days regardless of his crypto and money making schemes.
The Pretty Things
3/5
A fun romp through the end of the 60s with light beats and psychedelics.
Madonna
4/5
The breakout for the original female popstar
Bobby Womack
4/5
An experience like no other towards poetry.
Nirvana
5/5
A haunting masterpiece that is a timetable towards the end.
Sonic Youth
5/5
The original indie darlings with a breakout instant classic.
Ian Dury
3/5
A fun romp through the good ol days
Girls Against Boys
3/5
Girls against boys paved the way for girls who like boys and boys who like girls.
Peter Gabriel
4/5
So amazing and so 80s.
Underworld
3/5
A solid walkthrough of the mid 90s underground techno scene.
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
3/5
A solid collection of world music
Culture Club
3/5
Pure 80s magic
David Bowie
4/5
A final wonderful note before the end.
Sarah Vaughan
5/5
A lovely trip down memory lane into the heart and soul of a powerful voice.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5/5
Neil Young is a Canadian treasure and his output here is nothing short of magnificent.
Machito
4/5
Lovely jazz rainy morning tunes.
LTJ Bukem
3/5
Logical and hypothetical
Sade
3/5
So smooth
50 Cent
2/5
A flash pan in the moment of time.
The Rolling Stones
5/5
Perfection from the kings of the 60s and beyond.
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
The high end album
G. Love & Special Sauce
2/5
A product of the early 90s which was a fun if yet forgettable relisten.
Tricky
3/5
Sonic bomb for the mind and soul
Orbital
4/5
Straight from earth into orbit
Metallica
3/5
Off to never streaming land.
Nina Simone
4/5
Soulful, masterful and loveable.
Little Simz
3/5
Grey day away from the UK
TLC
3/5
Crazy, sexy, 90s pure bliss.
Black Sabbath
5/5
The original and the trend setter.
Missy Elliott
4/5
Under further review, the queen of 90s rap hits to this day
Klaxons
3/5
The future has arrived and it is still a myth
Ice T
3/5
The O.G. of SVU
N.W.A.
5/5
A stone cold classic that has more meaning today that a listener would want to believe; keep fighting the power.
Django Django
3/5
Weird and wild stuff
Soft Machine
3/5
Trippy, influential and a mind exploration.
The Smiths
5/5
The Smiths magic is timeless. The Smiths legacy is unquestionable. Morrissey is.....
The Beach Boys
5/5
To be served this album the day after Brian Wilson's death was beyond amazing since this is another stone cold classic from the Boys.
Fugazi
4/5
Keep this on repeater.
Dennis Wilson
4/5
Another Beach Boys timely dominate performance by an overshadowed brother finding his own tune.
Big Star
3/5
Another Big Album from a Big Star
Caetano Veloso
4/5
Tropicalia dreams of Rio
De La Soul
4/5
3 feet high and rating this bitch.
Todd Rundgren
4/5
A magical journey into the cosmos.
Run-D.M.C.
5/5
The O.G. album that is as pivotable today as it was upon release.
Abdullah Ibrahim
5/5
A trip down memory lane that brings out the brilliance of the piano.
The Who
5/5
The perfect start to something special.
Alanis Morissette
5/5
The power force of the 90s that sparked a revolution.
2Pac
5/5
The O.G. Poet would be appalled by the world today after leaving too soon.
Echo And The Bunnymen
5/5
Ocean rain over me because the Bunnymen are legendary.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
4/5
A youthful charm that never got to blossom leaves a lovely legacy.
Suede
5/5
Suede might be from London but let's not mention that in the artist title for an absolute powerhouse of an album.
XTC
4/5
A dreamy breeze back to the good old days.
Frank Ocean
5/5
Pure bliss from a raw talent that we may never see again.
Echo And The Bunnymen
4/5
Another 80s haunting masterpiece.
Kid Rock
1/5
In a vacuum, there are some strong licks from a 90s we wish we could all forget before the Kid descended into madness.
Belle & Sebastian
4/5
A lovely run of albums with another classic for a long-term indie darling.
Emmylou Harris
4/5
Open, honest and full of dirt.
The Cure
5/5
Goth legends at their apex.
The Vines
3/5
A relic of a garage revival longing to return.
N.E.R.D
4/5
NERD brought the original funk before Pharrell went full Hollywood.
The Pogues
4/5
A style all their (Celtic) own.
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
The perfect rock n' roll album from the master of his craft.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
3/5
A playful romp through a wild variety of tracks.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
Haunting, dark, moody and pure Cohen.
Arctic Monkeys
4/5
A pure rock revival to harken back days of ol' with the Brit Pop wave.
k.d. lang
4/5
Early 90s androgynous pop for the soul.
The Youngbloods
4/5
Psychedelia, alt country heroes for your mind brain.
Arrested Development
4/5
A classic blend of new wave R&B for your early 90s dreams.
Paul McCartney
4/5
Pure Paul, poetic, passionate, perfection.
Haircut 100
3/5
A wild effort from an 80s nostalgic act.
The Dandy Warhols
3/5
A wild one but not for revisits
Manic Street Preachers
4/5
Another gem from the 90s and an era of music gone by.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
Pure rock n' roll bliss from a traveling family band.
Grant Lee Buffalo
4/5
Haunting, alt rock, lil bit country and a whole lotta fun
Brian Wilson
4/5
An ode to the joy that is Brian Wilson and his wonderful accomplishment with Smile's delivery.
Dusty Springfield
3/5
A treasured voice, a hit beyond the years and a solid album from top to bottom.
New York Dolls
5/5
The precursor and legit champs of the punk rock scene.
Donald Fagen
4/5
Jazz rock starting the 80s and career off with a bang.
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
A journey through the heartland; a pivot but a remarkable output.
Baaba Maal
3/5
A surprising delight from a world beat, afro vibe artist.
The Temptations
5/5
Would you say you are on cloud 5 stars?
Buffalo Springfield
3/5
Classic rock at its finest
Fats Domino
4/5
They don't call me Fats Domino just because he's morbidly obese
Nanci Griffith
3/5
A wispy, lovely journey through a beaut of a voice.
Bee Gees
2/5
Bloated, messy and the decline of a disco powerhouse.
Duran Duran
4/5
The blending of new wave with an unmatched style allowed for a legacy album to remain relevant today.
LCD Soundsystem
4/5
The comeback that was always "happening" with moody lyrics and impeccable style.
Beach House
5/5
The perfect grandiose dream indie pop to spark of revolution; the best album of the 2000s.
The Fall
4/5
The Fall of expectations and the Rise of Punk supremacy.
Radiohead
5/5
Another masterpiece from the best band still going.
The La's
3/5
Brit pop before Brit pop. Fun still today.
Fairport Convention
4/5
British folk rock at its finest.
Kanye West
4/5
A man that would reach the apex brought down by society and his own undoing.
Elbow
3/5
Seldom heard review which is even keel.
Meat Loaf
4/5
The rock opera that sets the stage for the rest.
Duke Ellington
4/5
A whimsical journey upon the sea.
Soft Cell
4/5
80s rush of new wave perfection.
Slipknot
2/5
Hardcore and insatiable.
Cornershop
3/5
Part indie, part Britpop, all fun.
Tom Waits
4/5
The roughest voice in the history of music but he hits so well.
Carpenters
3/5
A lovely 70s smooth and easy listening album.
Hookworms
3/5
Neo-psych with space elements craft a unique sound for a patient listener.
The Sugarcubes
3/5
Album's too good today after 35 years.
Sebadoh
4/5
Indie rock emerging from the 80s into the early 90s with a sonic boom to break your heart.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
Scream at those Banshees cause you are hearing some bliss.
Scott Walker
4/5
Scott Walker 4 Ever with an amazing output.
Depeche Mode
4/5
Moody, dark, depressing and just right for your first album spin at 5am.
Alice In Chains
5/5
Darker, dirtier and heavier than their grunge compatriots but nevertheless, a classic sound backed by heart felt lyrics.
The Black Crowes
2/5
By the numbers rock that was more impressive before you got to know them.
Fela Kuti
4/5
A jazz blast from the past to get you off your ass.
Keith Jarrett
4/5
A lovely live performance from a master of his craft.
The KLF
3/5
The white room for the white stuff
Nick Drake
5/5
An absolute master of his craft continuing to redefine what it means to be an artist.
Mariah Carey
3/5
Sweet sweet fantasy maybe? Still great.
The Sabres Of Paradise
4/5
Techno roots laid down before your barren eyes.
Minor Threat
4/5
A minor threat to anyone that isn't spinning this album.
My Bloody Valentine
5/5
Shoe gaze at its apex. A timeless classic that has no match.
Bonnie Raitt
3/5
Nick of Raitt, lovely melodies and classic tunes.
Wild Beasts
4/5
Wild dancers, haunting voice and killer indie vibes.
Solange
3/5
A lovely introduction to an equally talented sister who shined bright before fading away from the spotlight.
Iggy Pop
4/5
Iggy playing his hand perfectly to the crowd.
Lambchop
4/5
Lambchop is not a crook; more pleasant than Milhouse and more trustworthy than Pat.
Mudhoney
4/5
Grandfathers' to all of your favorite bands and the original grunge starting points.
Elvis Costello
4/5
Brutal lyrical prowess from the one and only.
The Isley Brothers
4/5
A trip back in time to a groovy era that warms the soul.
Maxwell
3/5
Funky, smooth and beautiful
Hugh Masekela
4/5
Home is where hippin' and their hoppin' and their bippin' and their boppin'...They forget what the JAZZ....IS ALL ABOUT!
My Bloody Valentine
4/5
The glorious return of the shoegaze kings does not disappoint.
Stereolab
4/5
90s mesmerizing tunes.
fIREHOSE
3/5
Classic tunes from the spigot.
Burning Spear
4/5
Africana beats to sooth the soul
Guns N' Roses
5/5
Hard, fast and down your throat 80s.
Cheap Trick
3/5
A pleasant live album from a solid act.
Elvis Costello
4/5
My songs are clue....d into my brain; lovely wordsmith.
Morrissey
4/5
An awful man makes an awful(ly) great album.
Queens of the Stone Age
4/5
In the era of dying rock with trends of nu-metal, QOTSA come with the desert vibes to knock your socks off.
TV On The Radio
3/5
That late 2000s indie creative writing with elements of funk and rock.
Mike Ladd
3/5
Crisp production and lyrics for a bridge between the 90s and 2000s rap game.
Elvis Presley
5/5
The one, the only, the man in the blue suede shoes rocking you out and starting a revolution.
Elliott Smith
5/5
An indie poet that was often misunderstood in his prime while shining postmortem.
Ryan Adams
5/5
A visionary, a master lyricist, a southern dandy, perhaps a major creep but this is an album you can't deny.
John Lee Hooker
3/5
Healing hearts and taking names.
Buck Owens
3/5
History come to life with a powerful single backed by another baker's dozen of timeless hits.
Silver Jews
4/5
A sad footnote in a wonderful band with a charismatic leader that could only take so much.
Madness
3/5
A charming album off major streaming but worth your time to explore and dive deep.
The Notorious B.I.G.
4/5
A rap god is born for a brief shinning moment.
Johnny Cash
5/5
I'm hurt, you're hurt, we're all hurt.
Gary Numan
3/5
Pleasure for your ears in an era long gone by.
4/5
Noise rock and a challenging listening that pays off for the expanded mind listener.
Ute Lemper
4/5
A spiritual journey through a variety of artists to support Ute Lemper's dream album.
Small Faces
3/5
Forgeten legends of the 60s with great outputs.
Love
3/5
60s love for the masses.
Hot Chip
4/5
Dance punk revolution from one of the greats.
Pavement
5/5
The indie band that started it all.
The Modern Lovers
5/5
A modern classic that set the stage (among others) for the garage rock revival of the early 2000s.
Minutemen
3/5
Punk unadulterated and pure bliss
Drive-By Truckers
4/5
An announcement to the world that southern rock was back on the menu.
Destiny's Child
4/5
A tour de force from three talents before the break out of a global mega star.
Quicksilver Messenger Service
3/5
A lovely little ditty of a 60s album long gone by.
Antony and the Johnsons
4/5
A magnificently rich and deep sound that tests your limits.
Aerosmith
3/5
A solid output from the 70s Aerosmith growing their brand and classic sound.
Paul Simon
3/5
A more intimate collection of songs that demands a few spins to find its groove.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3/5
A lovely little side project lost in time.
Pixies
4/5
80s and 90s darlings with another wonderful output.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Another classic output from the Greatest Rock n' Roll Band (of all time?)
Joy Division
5/5
A triumph in craftmanship with broody melodies and potent lyrics.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
The man just keeps winning and delivering decade after decade.
Oasis
5/5
The one that started it all, a revolution, Britpop launching into the stratosphere. 2025 the year of Oasis remembers the beginning.
4/5
Shiny guitars and defiant lyrics, the Kinks Regime.
The Stranglers
3/5
Death becomes them.
Sonic Youth
4/5
Dirty, grungy and classic Youth.
AC/DC
5/5
An absolute classic that knocks your socks off today.
Neil Young
5/5
A sublime classic with lyrics that ring true today.
Tori Amos
3/5
Little poems and little heartaches.
Nirvana
5/5
One of the few true game changers in industry history is still relevant and triumphant today.
The Allman Brothers Band
4/5
A classic live album showcasing the immense talents that would pave the way for future classic rock gems.
Dire Straits
3/5
Video killed the radio star quality regardless of some dated lyrics.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
3/5
A strange journey into another culture with solid results.
Gorillaz
3/5
A start of something special.
SAULT
3/5
A sonic visual pursuit into the soul.
Johnny Cash
5/5
The definitive live album that sets the pace for the rest.
Joan Armatrading
5/5
Folk goddess at her peak.
Robert Wyatt
3/5
A bizarre adventure into the shleep.
Fishbone
3/5
Pure 80s trash rock.
Lucinda Williams
4/5
Lovely country specialty from a master at her craft.
Nico
4/5
A breath of fresh air into the late 60s vibes.
Kanye West
5/5
Brilliant, warped and punishing to be talking about today but how is it less than 5 stars?
Little Richard
5/5
Here's a 5 star review for a legend
Rufus Wainwright
4/5
A chorus of celebration from a real one in the early 2000s.
Pantera
3/5
A raw display of pure guitar bliss.
Les Rythmes Digitales
3/5
A dark reminder of the age of techno innocence
Living Colour
3/5
Late 80s alternative funk rock for your mind and soul.
Lou Reed
4/5
A coked out dream of a past and future no longer in the artists minds.
Mott The Hoople
4/5
Art, funk, pure 70s rock
The National
5/5
The National at their finest hour.
Metallica
3/5
A solid output for live heavy hitters.
The Slits
3/5
Female punk rock heros.
Randy Newman
3/5
Some lovely tunes from the other piano man.
Nas
4/5
A New York City classic from Nas that outlines wonderful flows and lyrical genius from the 90s flavor.
The Cars
5/5
A perfect 80s rock/punk/pop combo with tunes you never want to go away.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
4/5
Late 80s, post punk geniuses avoiding the sophomore slump to deliver the goods.
4/5
Modern albums are rubbish compared to the Blur train constantly putting out the hits and concept albums.
Slipknot
2/5
NuMetal champions of the 90s along with Limp Bizkit but just not my cup of tea.
Adele
4/5
A powerful voice, a booming return and the continuation of a master.
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
Earth, wind, fire and funk to your heart.
Primal Scream
3/5
Lovely lil rock n' roll album.
The Doors
5/5
A classic rock powerhouse with a soulful voice.
New Order
4/5
Dark, moody and pure New Order.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
Armed, locked and loaded for another fun romp in the world of Elvis.
Dusty Springfield
5/5
An Album Called a Classic
Happy Mondays
3/5
Pills 'n' Thrills And Rockin' Good Times
The Last Shadow Puppets
4/5
Late 2000s Supergroup with a solid debut with strings, vocals and that British spirit.
Metallica
2/5
...And Entertaining For Some
Sabu
5/5
A gate way into sound, into that Cuban rumba for the soul.
Bob Dylan
5/5
Blood on your vinyl from spinning this classic too often.
Ryan Adams
3/5
A slight step in the wrong direction after a masterpiece of a debut. Still has some lovely tracks though.
Mike Oldfield
4/5
Instrumental prog rock; a new spin on an old classic.
Roxy Music
5/5
The original dance punk that influenced so many tracks today.
Animal Collective
5/5
The height of their animalistic raw power.
Peter Tosh
4/5
A dream achieved in a lifetime.
Pixies
5/5
The Pixies at the height of their alternative power with tunes that broke the waves and set the stage.
Cocteau Twins
5/5
Ambient pop heaven; transforms you to the time where the 80s blend into the shape of the 90s.
The Smashing Pumpkins
5/5
The beginning of the snob side of grunge with pinnacle results.
Joni Mitchell
4/5
The queen of the 60s folk delivers a summer hit.
Bauhaus
4/5
Dark; moody and gothic vibes
Giant Sand
3/5
Alt rock continues onward in the TRL era
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
3/5
The quintessential 80s sound to relive your MTV era days.
The Specials
3/5
The blueprint for the coming Spa revolution.
3/5
Early 80s waves of gothic glory.
Stereo MC's
3/5
Connected to the jock jam grooves of the early 90s.