I wanted to like this, but honestly found the vocals to be so repetitive that it became a tedious listen. The instrumentals were generally strong, but not enough to enjoy listening for an hour. 2.4/5 -> 2/5.

This album was phenomenal. Her voice is amazing, the amount of genres is incredible, the album is dramatic and well sequenced. Great listen and an easy classic to throw on repeat. 5/5

Drinking bleach, tearing off fingernails, hot sauce enima, self-circumcision - a list of things more enjoyable than listening to kings of leon. Not only are there at least TWO albums from this talentless, shit-stain of a band on this list, but this one is an early release for them even before the horrible hits off of their later album. I truly hope I'll never need to listen to this band again. This is my new top pick for worst addition to this list, and is time in my life I'll never get back. 0/5

What an uninteresting, boring, waste of time. The songs on this album sound like 1) a knock off of the song highway to hell, 2) a car commercial, and/or 3) a diary excerpt of a very horny gremlin. The average guitar solos are NOT enough to redeem this album. Not a good listen. 1/5

This album has not aged well. I respect it for the impact that it had, but I am not a fan. The beats are paper thin, and their back and forth style is silly. 2/5.

This album is a classic, no dull spots.

All in all this album was o.k. I can see how it pioneered certain indie esthetics down the road. However, in the grand scheme of things, it seems like this will migrate off of this list as many of the tracks are underwhelming or forgettable. 2/5

This album defined the early 2010s, and has stood the test of time. Sing about me, Real and Compton are not the strongest end to the album.

This album started strong but by mid-way through the songs lost their luster and listening felt like a chore. Not terrible but certainly not enjoyable. 2/5

I did not enjoy listening to this album. 1.25 hours of the same love some repeated over and over. Ray has limitless talent but it didn't shine through on this album. 1/5

This album is good. Part way through it seemed like it was dependent on it's singles a bit, however You See Me Crying was a great closer and wrapped up the experience well. 3/5

It's pretty impressive that an album this experimental gained the popularity that it did. I enjoyed most of the songs: the bass was funky, I liked the repetitious elements, the droning sections, and the vocals. Though I found the album to not have much of an identity or personality. It felt like the songs were just clumped together with a few singles mixed in. Both the opener and closer were weak. 3/5

This album is great: it has a unique sound, I love the music and the vocals, and the first and last song are really good. The content of the lyrics seems to be great. I love the album art. My only gripe is that it's a bit bloated toward the middle of the album (this may lesson on future listens). All in all a good listen and this will stay in my rotation. 4/10

I had the misfortune of listening to Ray's "Modern Western" album before this and disliked it immensely. This album has much more character, talent and personality. The songs do all suffer from similar themes, but they are distinct enough. The first and last song are great openers and closers. 3/5

This album is a solid folk album. Most of the songs are pretty pleasant. Some haven't aged well (Man Needs a Maid - not just the lyrics, but also how over the top and melodramatic the song is). All in all: not bad, not excellent. 3/5

That was a pleasant listen. It's always fun to listen to an album for the first time and recognize most of the tracks from the radio in my childhood. Same happened with the album Diamond Life by Sade. This album had a few dips in the middle, but otherwise was solid. 4/5

I'd tried to listen to Rain Dogs a number of times before and I could never get into the Tom Waits character on that album. Maybe it's that the clean studio recording didn't match the character? Whatever the reason, I have never taken it seriously. I was initially disappointed when I saw this album as my album of the day because of this preconceived notion. I must say, the live nature if this album gave validity to the TW character, and I really enjoyed the music and stories. I feel that time hasn't smiled too kindly on the references etc. as many went over my head. But all in all, I'll probably listen to this again. 4/5

I listened to this album growing up, but haven't put it on for a number of years. My thoughts were about the same - the tracks on the first half of this album are damn-near flawless. Unique, groovy, catchy. But the second half has some pretty mid tracks (scarecrow, farewell ride, rental car, emergency exit). On top of that, the album doesn't have a feeling of cohesion between tracks, other than maybe some slide guitar and sun-kissed guitar giving a "western" feel. I'd probably rate this a 3.5/5, so I'll round up. 4/5.

That was a very underwhelming listen. Very few songs were interesting or memorable, other than All I Wanna Do (of course) and We Do What We Can. Even this albums contemporaries significantly outclass it (Natalie Imbruglia - "Left of the Middle" comes to mind). A few good songs and an overall positive "vibe" elevates this score from the bottom. 2/5.

This album is in desperate need of a remaster. Lo-fi is one thing, but this sounds like garbage with how compressed the audio is. Virtually unlistenable. The music itself was ok - the vignette style keeps things interesting at least, though no songs stuck out. 2/5.

A very classic mambo sound. Solid "vibe" of an album, but essentially wallpaper at this point. Would give this a 2.5 but must round. 3/5.

I initially was unimpressed by how all over the place this album was compared to Ziggy, however after looking it's recording process up it makes sense. David Bowie constructed lyrics for most of the songs on the fly in a studio just meters from the Berlin wall. Robert Fripp apparently finished all of the guitar work for this album in 3 days. Now that I have that context I'll need to register. I'm glad that I listened to this and that I took the time to review it's history. Still not my favorite Bowie record but I'm excited to revisit soon. 4/5.

This album has not stood the test of time well. It's raw garage appeal is apparent, but by no means is this album in the top 1000. Good enough "vibe", but that's about it. 2/5.

I've listened to a lot of prog and prog-adjacent music in my day. This album was o.k. I've listened to it before but it is pretty forgettable. For example, I had only listened to Gentle Giant's "The Power and the Glory" once, yet immediately recognized the sample of "Proclamation" in Travis Scott's "Hyaena". The same sticking power can't be said of this album. Still good, but middle of the road prog that is slightly elevated by the ethereal second half of the album. 3/5.

The music on this album is good, but the vocals and lyrics aren't that great. I've tried to listen to it a number of times in my life and it never sticks, unlike Yoshimi. It also feels like a very long album. 3/5.

I like some of the smash hits off of "You've Come a Long Way, Baby" as much as the next guy, but this album is a stinker. Talk about plain, muzak-esque electronic music. This album is souless, void of unique elements, and to top it off way too long. I will not be listening to this again. 1/5.

This album has not aged well. I respect it for the impact that it had, but I am not a fan. The beats are paper thin, and their back and forth style is silly. 2/5.

A pretty good album, certainly for it's time. A number of tracks stood out. Some were unexciting. All in all I'd give this a 2.7 rounded. 3/5.

This album was entirely forgettable. It tried to be profound, and the first and last track were pretty good. Other than that I wouldn't listen again. 2/5.

Honestly, if you've heard one Neil Young track you've heard 'em all. This album was underwhelming and had no standout tracks, but wasn't unlistenable. 2/5

All in all, a goodish album. It ran a little long for the homogeneous sound of most of the songs. The interludes were too abundant and more of a distraction than anything in the end - for a self-titled album there wasn't too much of her personality shining through here. The songs that stood out were very, very good. All together: 3/5.

This was actually much more interesting a listen than I expected. I was expecting an album of back-to-back punk songs. My expectations were subverted. There was jazz, ska, funk etc. All in all not a cohesive album, and too long given the content. But not horrible. 3/5.

This album was good. I liked it's carefree sound. The string were nice and the vocals were good. Nothing striking that blew me away, and contemporaries that released similar albums were much better (Stone Roses self-titled comes to mind). 3/5.

This was better and more interesting than their self-titled, but that's probably because their hit singles were off of this record. I have the same stylistic gripes with Run DMC as before, but this is slightly improved. 3/5.

This album is average. Most of the songs are simple and relatively uninteresting. All in all not horrible, but definitely in the bottom 50%. 2.4/5 but will need to round down. 2/5.

This album is plagued by the "first and last song are great, and the middle songs are subpar" scenario. The song Band on the run is good enough, but Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five makes the album. Not strong enough to hold the rest of the album up. 2/5.

This album was a disappointment. I really thought every song was uninteresting, and especially disliked the song sixteen. 1/5.

I thought that this album was pretty good. It was more experimental than I expected which was a nice surprise. All in all not bad. 3/5.

Another disappointing dad rock album. There was virtually no distinction between songs and the album sequencing was subpar. Sympathy for the Devil was obviously the big hit here then the band were comfortable filling the remainder of the album with sun-baked southern guitar and uninteresting content. It wasn't offensive but really not for me. 2/5.

This was a good album. The songs were distinct and pleasant, and I enjoyed most of them. There were just a few duds on the small tracklist. All in all I wouldn't listen to it again, but not bad. 3/5.

This album is great. There are some duds in the tracklist (Out on the Tiles, That's the Way, and Hats Off) but out of 10 songs that's still 3.5/5 hits. I'll be generous and round up. 4/5.

This album is mostly a classic. The first half is phenomenal and the interludes are well-constructed and funny. The second half gets a bit bloated and the songs don't hit as hard. Although it's bloated, it is an enjoyable album that I'd give a 3.5/5 and will round. 4/5.

I listened to Beggars Banquet a few days ago and wasn't the biggest fan. This album was more enjoyable a listen for me. Pretty simple and a bit long, but not bad. 3/5.

This album was sterile, and an absolute bore. It was only just under an hour, but with 17 tracks I kept hoping it would end so I could move onto something more substantive. I won't listen to this again. 1/5.

An alright alt. rock album. All in all it was a bit bloated and uninteresting. There were a few unique bits here and there, but nothing I'd go out of my way for again. 2/5. I ended up listening again (despite what I said above). I think what dissuades me is that the album isn't sequenced all that well. The music is good/great on individual songs, but they fade out in uninteresting ways and feel like a connection of similar singles. I'd probably give this a 2.4/5 or relisten, but still rounds to a 2/5.

A very plain and lackluster dadrock album. There are some good string bits and I appreciate how short an album in is, but altogether pretty standard. 2.5/5 rounded to 3/5.

This was a pleasant organ-led jazz album. i enjoyed having it on and listened to it a few times. Is it groundbreaking? Not necessarily. But it's something I'll put on in the background every so often. 3/5.

This album was a pretty good pop album. A few of the songs were superhits from back in the day. All around it seemed to be pretty experimental with it's glitchy sounds and futuristic uses of electronics. It didn't succeed all the time, but was pretty good nonetheless. 3.3/5 -> 3/5.

This album had some highs for sure - a lot of big hits from the early 2000s. It was pretty funky and jazzy, too. There are a few weaknesses. Though it is a double album, the album is bloated at 1 hour and 20 minutes. Length isn't necessarily an issue, but there needs to be variety to keep the audience engaged. I think this was accomplished musically on this album, with jazz, strings, soul, funk, hip-hop coming together well. Christina's vocal delivery is just identical on every track which is grating given the length. Also the fact that she is so rooted in her inspirations on this album makes the whole thing come off as a bit derivative. There are a few notable stinkers on the album as well, with Thank You and Nasty Naughty Boy coming to mind. All in all a good album but would give a 3.4/5 given the above considerations. Rounded down: 3/5.

I grew up with this album, but I'm not ignorant of it's many flaws. A ton of the songs are repetitive and rely too heavily on their samples. This makes some songs unlistenable (looking at you "Find My Baby"). Three of the big hits are pretty great: Porcelain, Run On, and Natural Blues. South Side isn't my favorite, the simplistic lyrics, short little verses, and Gwen Stefani feature stinks of generic soulless radio fodder for the time A number of the other songs are pretty good, but now that years have passed, on relisten, this record scores below the 50th percentile for me. 2.4/5 -> 2/5.

Finally, something that is unique and stands out on this list! I can't believe this came out in 2003, it has a very modern appeal and I can see how this band may have influenced later groups like Death Grips, LustSickPuppy, etc. I love abrasive music like this so glad it was on the list. The drumming is phenomenal, as well as the noisy glitch sounds. My only qualm is that there could have been a little more variety in the songs (thinking of Sunbather as a perfect example). Other than this, a great album I'll listen to again, and I'll look into Lightning Bolt more. 4/5.

PThis album put me on a fence. 80s soft rock hasn't classically been something I listen to or enjoy. But every song on this album was good and fit the album. Paul experimented with styles outside of his typical Simon & Garfunkel wheelhouse and I appreciate that. Some lyrics are definitely cheesy and haven't aged well, and some songs are less interesting than others, but overall I'm leaning closer to a 4 than a 3. 3.6/5 -> 4/5.

Gorillaz is a good, but flawed album. It is clear that Damon Albarn wanted to move in a different artistic direction than Blur, but this album didn't uncover a unique personality for Gorillaz. A number of songs were interesting and catchy, others were wallpaper. Clint Eastwood is great to this day. All in all, a good album. 3/5.

This album did not meet my expectations that were set by it's wikipedia entry (#1 on several lists for 2016 over Blackstar and A Moon Shaped Pool). For what it is, it is a fine hip-hop album from the UK. It's well made and there are some earworms in the tracklist. The album didn't flow in an interesting or cohesive way, it just sounded like an assembly of tracks. Skepta's voice and flows are alright. 3/5.

What a painfully average rock/blues-adjacent album. It sounds like muzak playing in the background of a JC Penny or a Hooters. Other than a few artistic gleams, overall generic. 2.4/5 -> 2/5.

This album is alright. Music is pretty good as well as her voice. I could see this being nice in the background in certain scenarios. Is a a must listen? No. But pretty good. 3/5.

Not a bad album. The songs blend together and aren't super distinct but they have a nice, indie sound. I likely won't listen to it again but all in all not bad. 3/5.

This album was alright. The final song was especially good. Many of the tracks are a bit forgettable but I want to keep trying the listen to this one. 3.3/5 -> 3/5.

Talk talk is one of those bands I can't really get into. The music is good, but the vocals are too underwhelming and washed out. That is the case with Laughing Stock also the case with this album. 3/5

What an uninteresting, boring, waste of time. The songs on this album sound like 1) a knock off of the song highway to hell, 2) a car commercial, and/or 3) a diary excerpt of a very horny gremlin. The average guitar solos are NOT enough to redeem this album. Not a good listen. 1/5

I gotta say this one surprised me. The number of genres/styles The Young Rascals hit in 34 minutes is impressive: funk, bassa nova, doo wap, french waltz, R&B, the list goes on. I was initially dissuaded by how similar the themes of love were across the tracklist but they varied that toward the end of the album. All in all, especially compared to their pre-prog rock contemporaries, they made something pretty cool here. 4/5.

I'm a fan of Curtis typically, but this album was uninteresting. If I wanted to hear a movie soundtrack I'd put on the movie so I could see the context. 2.4/5 -> 2/5.

I remember throbbing gristle being one of those joke bands people mentioned in highschool. Needless to say they've stood up to their reputation. All in all a unique listen. 3/5.

That album was solid! Good funky grooves, great drums, the songs in Spanish were great, the ones in English were ok. All in all, a very impressive album by Santana!

This album holds a special place in my music library, Brian Eno's discography, and music history. It's an imperfect album (hence the 4), but that's part of what is so great about it. It represents the messy and uncertain transition between Eno's art pop Warm Jets era and his ambient work on Discreet Music and Music for Airports (an easy 5/5). While this album boldly displays a chaotic transition between two drastically different musical eras, it stands on its own as a unique album. The only things going against this album are that some of the instrumental cuts weren't as flushed out as they could be 4.4/5.

This album wasn't bad. Some of the tracks are corny and some a bit out-of-touch, but a pleasant enough listen. 3/5.

It's hard to put this experience into words - the songs were so familiar, yet so new. It sounded aged, but the song construction was flawless and timeless. Every song is distinct and range in the feelings they evoke. This is a really impressive album that I'm glad to have discovered through this process, and am excited to continue to throw this on for years to come. (As well as buy on vinyl ASAP) 5/5

This album really should not be on a list of this magnitude. it really listens as purely average psych rock with no standout tracks. It pales in comparison to it's contemporaries, and I have no interest in listening to it again. 2/5.

This album is good, but mostly due to it's hits. The sequencing of the album is abysmal - it sounds more akin to a collection of singles than a whole experience (The Power of Equality is about the most boring opening track). The hits are fantastic, of course, and make the album. All in all, could have been better, but the music is good across the board for the most part. 3/5.

This album must have been a product of it's time, as it's aged rather poorly. All in all some ok vibes but the songs all had a similar sound and it doesn't have much replay value. 2/5.

A good Bowie album but certainly not his best. I like the lean toward ambience. All in all an ok listen. 3/5

Well that album was a mess. I guess I appreciate the artist approach and enjoy the variety of genres, but it really felt like an absolute disaster. The cool ideas hold it up a bit, but not too impressed. 2/5.

I've listened to "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" since it came out, but I never took it seriously. That continues to be the case on this mid-tier 80s resurgence album. Other than a few standout tracks, not impressed. 2/5.

The title track was good but the rest of the album was covers are reprise of green onions. 2/5.

This album was stunning. I was really impressed with the lush instrumentation and the variety of musical styles in such a short project. "Deer Stop" and "Horse Tears" were the two songs that felt a bit weak comparatively, but generally this was a strong listen. 4/5.

That was entirely forgetful and pretty disappointing. The songs were ok. 2/5.

An incredibly boring and uninteresting album that was way too bloated for its own good. His voice is pretty ok, but can't redeem this sad excuse of an album. 2/5.

This was a generally pleasant listen. The slower ballads certainly stood out better than the faster and more edgy tracks. I could relisten to this in certain contexts. 3/5.

Listening to this live album feels equivalent to those times when your friend pulls out their phone and shows a video of some concert they once went to and talk about how amazing it was. Honestly it sounded like a great show, but it's horribly grating to have to listen to an ~80min compilation of live Thin Lizzy songs. The only part that caught my attention was the transition from Cowboy Song into The Boys Are Back in Town, but even that is pretty common among live performances. Only a select few live albums come to mind that would be appropriate on this list, ones that stand uniquely on their own for one reason or another. Folsom Prison by JC, Nirvana MTV Unplugged, and Portishead at the Roseland This album is not trash by any means, but this should absolutely not be on this list. 1.5/5 -> 2/5.

A fairly good album. Really nothing too stand out or special, but not offensive. 2.5/5 -> 3/5.

I've listened to this album for years and have always thought it's alright. That perception continues on this listen. Some really stand out tracks on the first half of the album, but it fades by the end to just ok. 3/5.

I like Otis Redding, but an album of covers and ok originals doesn't cut it for this list. 2/5.

This album was fine. Pleasant enough, but nothing special. 3/5.

Ok, I was expecting to hate this album but it really wasn't all that bad. All of the hits on it take me back, and it's short enough not to overstay it's welcome. A lot of the unknown tracks weren't too memorable, but still not bad. 3/5.

I've listened to Ten for years, and it's always an amazing experience. Honestly, the first 6 songs (Once -> Jeremy) are perfect in my eyes. The last 5 (Oceans -> Release) are mid to weak tracks. All in all I keep coming back for the first half of the album, but the second isn't strong enough for me to give near a 5. 3.7/5 -> 4/5

That felt much longer than it was. He has a good voice and the strings were a nice touch, but there was nothing interesting or challenging on this album. Very straightforward. 3/5.

I like a good prog rock album, but this one came off as bloated, derivative, and self important. I don't think there was much variety in the tracklist, and the songs presented were simply ok. Not bad, but not impressed. 3/5.

I'm generally not a punk rock fan, and this album didn't change my mind. Fast, short, samey songs with washed out vocals. At least the project was short. 2/5.

This was a pretty good album. I really enjoyed it's laid back nature and the mix of styles. It didn't seem super unique or ambitious so I'm giving it a 3, but not a bad listen. 3/5.

This album was ok. It was definitely a "pop" album of the time, where it sounds engineered to make hits rather than express an artistic concept. Not amazing, not horrible. Solid 2.5/5 -> 3/5.

That was a really good album. I loved the variety of styles and that it kept me on my toes. I definitely heard some Larks Tongues in Aspic influence in there. I also recognized some Godspeed You! Black Emperor in the song Chartered Flight. My only qualm is that the album was a bit too over the place which sacrificed cohesion. Still though, a great album. 4/5.

I've heard these singles since they came out, but this was my first listen to the whole album. It was ok, just some nice, safe, alternative rock. 3/5.

That album was good, but a bit bloated. I definitely prefer the streamlined Baduizm. That being said I like the lyrics and grooves of these songs and could see myself listening to this again. 3.6/5 -> 4/5.

The byrds. Why is it always the byrds. Another mid-folk/country album. 2/5.

I really like Jim Morrisons voice and appreciate the bigger hits on this album. Sure it could be a more experimental album, but all around good. 3/5.

Great album. The songs Tarkus and Bitches Crystal are the best for sure. Jeremy Bender and Are You Ready Eddie? are a bit out of place. All around a great listening experience, but not a perfect album. 3.5/5 -> 4/5.

For most of this album I admit I was ambivalent, but goddamn The Asphalt World into Still Life may be the best two closing tracks I've heard on this list so far. So much so that I'm going to have to relisten now the I have the full album as context. An easy 4/5.

I'd listened to pieces of this album for years but this is the first time I made it through it's entirety. God this this is bloated and dated. A Visit to the Gynecologist and Girl Let Me Touch You are absolutely horrible tracks. Other songs are ok, but just thematically repetitive across the album. Blue Flowers is really the best track on here. Sadly, this album is on its way out for me. 2/5.

Certainly not a cure for boredom. This soft rock is so uninteresting. Every song sounds like the last, and for an hour and 12 minutes. This is not something I'll ever come back to. 2/5.

The Bee Gees did much better with disco than soft rock. I'd happily go through my life not listening to this again. 2/5.

I can safely say, from the bottom of my heart, that was the worst album I've heard on this list thus far. Her weak, nasally voice, the uncomfortable lyrics, the sophomoric musical talent, all pulled into almost an hour long album. What an absolute waste of time. I refuse to listen to Aimee Mann albums again. 0/5 -> 1/5.

Not a fan of this one. Generic southern rock that I can in no way connect with. The lead singers voice is weak and muted. The yodeling at one point made it more interesting. All around not a fan. 1.5/5 -> 2/5.

I listened to this album when it first came out and enjoyed it. Since 2020 it's aged relatively well. A ton of tracks stick out while a few fall to the back. All around a strong album. 3.7/5 -> 4/5.

This is an album I'll need to listen to again to give an accurate score. Few of the tracks really made my jaw drop, but I really like his voice and thought the whole experience was pretty pleasant. I'd give it a 3.4/5 today, but may listen again tomorrow. I listened again and agree with my rating. 3/5

This was some good jazz. Not exceptional, but good. 3/5.

A painfully O.K. prog album. There are some songs that stick out, but most don't do much for me. 2.5/5 -> 3/5.

This is the original "Chill Beats to Study To". Some fun time signature play occasionally, but otherwise stock-standard. 2.6/5 -> 3/5.

Perfectly alright grunge album. It came out a few years after Kurt's death so I imagine some of the concepts are related to him. I'd give it a 3/5.

This album is a classic. Generally strong, my only gripe is that sometimes the album is too trumpet-forward which washes out the other musicians. Otherwise very strong. 4/5.

Boring-ass snoozefest of an album. Sounds like a bad performance at a lounge. Hasn't aged well. I like her voice and the song "Apron Strings", but that's about it. 2/5.

This album was ok. I appreciated the experimental nature of the music and the sampling. I may try to listen again, but for now: 2.7/5 -> 3/5.

Not a huge fan of this one. Repetitive, generally uninteresting - it hasn't aged all that well. There were a few sticky rhymes that I liked, but other than that, not my favorite. 2/5.

A good album. The first half was very strong, the second was meh. 3/5.

This was an ok album. It sounded a bit like Thom Yorke without the benefits of the members of Radiohead. Nice listen, but I probably won't put it on again. 3/5.

I liked his voice. The music itself was ok, but the concepts were generally interesting for the time. Not too enthusiastic about it, but deserves at least a 3.2/5 -> 3/5.

Solid early metal album. A lot of great songs and elements that would be built upon by later bands. War Pigs is a great opener. The second half of the album has some weaker tracks, but this isn't bad. 3/5.

I really liked this album. The State I Am In is a really strong start. The momentum keeps up for awhile but dips in the midpoint. I'll definitely relisten but for now very good. 3.8/5 -> 4/5.

A fine classic rock album. It's essentially Gimme Shelter and You Can't Always Get What You Want with some filler songs in between. Still, not a bad time. 2.5/5 -> 3/5.

I'd heard rumors about how tough a listen this was, but honestly I felt it was pretty enjoyable. The electronic elements keep you on your toes and you aren't sure what the next segment of the song will sound like. The repetitive intro and outro segments are great. On this list, an easy 4/5.

An alright album. I didn't realize The Zombies did the song Time of the Season, so learned something new. Other than that very generic. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

This was a pretty solid indie/folk album. Some areas got a bit stagnant, but overall pleasant. 3/5

A pleasant enough country/folk album. It felt like it took longer than 30-some minutes but this isn't a genre I typically enjoy. Anyway. 2.7/5-> 3/5

A really good album. A few songs were plagued by some preachy bits, and "They Won't Go When I Go" would have been a much stronger close, but generally not bad. 3/5.

It's good? Blues rock really all sounds alike to me. That being said I did like some of the extra emotion/yelling on Mannish Boy, so I'll give it a 2.8/5. -> 3/5.

I'm a big fan of Portishead and Massive Attack when it comes to Trip-Hop, but I've never been able to get into this album. I find it meandering and uninteresting, even for background music. I don't find the music offensive to the ears or anything, but I do believe this album is overrated. 2/5.

This is a really solid and well produced album. You can tell they put a lot of thought and effort into each song. My only gripe is that some songs are a bit on the forgettable side. Other than those few, really solid. 4/5.

I knew this divisive one was coming. I listened to it thinking of how Kanye was at the time, not perfect but with more substantive and impactful things to say. Honestly, the sequencing of this album is phenomenal. Dark fantasy is one of the best opening tracks that comes to mind, and Lost in the World into Who Will Survive in America are a near-perfect pair of closing tracks. Every other song on the album is distinct and unique, with almost all being standouts. My biggest complaint with this album is that almost all of the tracks are 1-3 mins longer than they need to be. If the extra bloat was removed this album would be near perfect. That is except for the song "So Appalled", which is an incredibly boring and unnecessary track. All things considered, this is a strong album and deserving of a very positive score. 4.5/5 -> 5/5.

If I was looking to scratch an industrial itch I think I'd rather listen to Nine Inch Nails. The amount of controversy that continues to follow this man makes the music all the more uncomfortable to listen to. It wasn't horrible, but I won't be listening to this again. 2.5/5 -> 3/5. On listening again and thinking about this album, I really think the most interesting parts of the music are captured by bands like NIN, and the juvenile "shock" factor is childish. Lowering this to a 2/5.

The first six songs on this album are funky and relentlessly catchy. Unfortunately, after the song "Californication" they paint themselves in a bit. They redeem a bit on the last song Road Trippin', which is a nice closing track. 2.8/5 -> 3/5.

This album was ok. A bit underwhelming when it comes to sticking power but the folk vibes were strong. 2.5/5 -> 3/5.

An o.k. metal album from back in the day. Few standout tracks but not bad. 3/5.

A very ok album. Funny that this is commonly cited as one of the best albums of all time. A solid 2.5/5 -> 3/5.

This is a really catchy and well made grunge-adjacent album. I really enjoy most of these songs and have a real appreciation for PJ's ability to craft a song. 4/5.

A boring, long-winded album that has no place being on a top list. There were some ok throwback vibes but other than that not a good one. 2/5.

A good album all together. A few standout tracks amidst a lot of general psychedelic music. 3/5.

I had medium-high expectations for this album and was completely underwhelmed. Generic alternative rock with a few notable hits - like the imagine dragons of their time. 2/5.

This album was disappointing. Outside of the "hit" tracks (Give Me the Loot, Juicy, Big Poppa) which are o.k., the tracks were uninteresting or awkward. The interludes were egregious, and the sequencing of the album was missing. The moments that painted this as a concept album were overblown (Intro and Suicidal Thoughts). Not a great listen. 2/5.

I really enjoyed this for the most part. Some songs were a bit forgettable, but others blew me away. All together, a great experience. 3.3/5 -> 3/5.

This album has no personality. It is very flat and unassuming, with stale and simple songs. Cohesion was missing across the album. Some tracks were ok (the finale was pretty good) but other than that not impressed. 2/5.

I really did not like this album at all. I was desperate for it to end. His voice, the electronics, the lyrics. It was all horrible. 1/5

One of the best jazz albums of all time. 5/5

This album was pretty good. My only qualms were that her singing was generally lackluster, and that Son of a Preacher Man stood out as a single, with no other songs coming close to matching the quality. All in all not bad vibes - 3/5.

That was a unique and interesting listen. The individual tracks were good but resulted in an o.k. album experience. 3/5.

Honestly, this was a crazy cool experience. Big Boi and Andre 3000 have such unique approaches to art, and the fact that they pieced together this behemoth of a double album which so distinctly captures each of their styles is crazy. It took me several days to fully experience this thing, but it is certainly deserving of a spot on this list. 4.5/5 -> 5/5.

This album is nearly flawless. The only blotch is the preachy jesus children of america. Other than that each track is perfectly placed. 4.5/5 -> 5/5.

Mindless wallpaper drivel. Other than some nice guitar, this seriously lacks substance. 2/5.

This was and excessively long (even without the bonus tracks), repetitive movie soundtrack. Many of the tracks sounded like knockoff Sade instrumentals with some electronics and accordion thrown on top. Not even close to deserving a place on this list. 1/5.

This album was good, definitely meant for a red-blooded blue-collar American. The hits stood out and some fell by the wayside. All together a good listen, seems like a cool dude. 3/5.

A very o.k. album. She has a nice voice and there were some interesting musical concepts. 3/5.

Scott Walker is an incredible songwriter and composer. I've loved his albums Scott 3 and Bish Bosh, but this was my first time listening to Scott 4. I was definitely impressed. The layered instrumentals across the album were certainly embellished a bit from Scott 3, and the musical styling was more homogeneous than the chaotic mix on Scott 3. That being said, the small downsides of this were that the album was too clean, and the closer "Rhymes of Goodbye" didn't pack too much of a punch. All around great album though. 4/5.

This album is pretty good. I like Yusuf's voice and some of the songs were really great (Where Do the Children Play?, Longer Boats, Father and Son). Others were pretty forgettable. 3/5.

I was excited to see this album pop up, as I knew Heads Will Roll and Zero well and really liked those songs. Unfortunately many of the other songs on this album pale in comparison. Good album overall, but I was expecting much better. 3/5

This album was not for me. It's rare to hear LPs with such dry, uninteresting sounds. This has no personality and none of the songs stood out. I really don't think I can give this higher than a 1. 1/5.

A horrible album cover and name, but the Orbital folks have delivered another interesting album. The hypnotic beats and music keep me entranced. This will be good for working. 4/5.

This album was good, though the singles really keep it afloat. That being said Shout, Everybody and Head Over Heels are bangers. 3/5.

I've always liked the Knife, but this album never really wowed me. On relisten I wish there was more variety across the tracklist. Still good, but could be better. 3/5.

This was an interesting listen. Cool In the Pool is an interesting juxtaposition with the other songs on the album. I like his voice, and appreciated the experimental nature of the album. Oh Lord and Persian Love we're not as interesting to me as cool in the pool and Hollywood. 3.4/5 -> 3/5

Honestly, this album is pretty incredible. I hadn't heard anything from Nick Drake before, but the depth of composition on these tracks is impressive, his voice is great, and the album is well structured. I feel like this will be a common rotation for me going forward. 4.5/5 -> 5/5

This was an interesting listen. First, it was WAY too long, given the content (it was listening to the same album twice, essentially). I certainly prefer the second half of the album that is mostly in French. This is not the first case of releasing two versions of the same album in different languages, so I'm not sure why this is here. Side A: 3/5. Side B: 3.4/5. 3.2/5 -> 3/5.

This album had a lot of personality and soul, but was plagued by repetitious and drawn-out song structures. To make 20+ min songs interesting there needs to be a sticky moment that resonates with the listener and motivates relistening. This album didn't have that. A good listen generally but not one I'd soon go back to. 3/5.

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Honestly, this album was an underwhelming bore. For an album that is so talked about and a cover that is so recognizable, I was truly expecting more. 2/5

This was a pretty good 80s rock album. I appreciated that some of the songs had hook that I could see myself returning to. Not bad. 3/5.

I've listened to the album TNT a number of times over the past few years and always thought that something was... missing. That is also the case on this album. I prefer instrumental music that is either: dramatic, ear catching, bombastic (Lift Your Skinny Fists, Earth 2, Fashion Week); or more subtle (Music for Airports, any Time Hecker or Phillip Glass). This middle of the road music (Tortoise, Explosions in the Sky) always feels lacking. 3/5.

A good, classic album with a few standout tracks. Chain of fools is always great and A Natural Woman was a great surprise. 3/5

A good punk album. The opener Betray was good, but the closer Cashing in was great. Some of the songs in the middle were same-y. I may listen again. 3/5.

D'Angelo is really beyond compare when it comes to interesting and catchy R&B. His more recent album Black Messiah won me over and is an easy 5/5 for me. Brown Sugar may be a bit more traditional, but the songs are catchy, and break the mold of what you'd typically think is an R&B song. I have few complaints about this album, other than it wasn't as experimental as Black Messiah (but BM came out almost 20 years later!) 4.5/5 -> 5/5.

This album was purely ok. Few songs stood out and many were far too preachy, but not bad. 3/5.

This was a great disco album. The bass was addicting and the vocals were beautiful and powerful. There were just a few songs that didn't grab much attention. Otherwise extremely solid. 4/5.

I've been pretty critical of all of the Neil Young on this list, but honestly this one is pretty great. The instrumentals are the majority of the album, and I enjoyed the rock. Good vibes. 3.7/5 -> 4/5

My oh my that was dull. If I wanted to listen to an elevated version of that style I'd listen to "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea. Really no peaks and a few troughs throughout the runtime. 2.4/5 -> 2/5.

I've been critical of how the Beatles are overrated in the context of modern music, but this album was really good. Certainly it didn't have a natural flow or a cohesiveness between the different tracks, but it showed the groups ability and interest in multiple genres. Not a perfect album, but very well done. 4/5.

Reggae is a genre I haven't gotten too deep into. All around this album was ok. Good vibes but not much else. 3/5.

I've listened to this album for years and have liked it. Most of the songs are phenomenal but there are a few underwhelming moments. 4/5.

A boring southern rock album with the most interesting song being a cover of an Otis Redding original. Not impressed, though it wasn't the worst I've heard on here. 2/5.

There is far too much rolling stones on this list. Like I said before, their style is very dry and uninteresting. There are hardly any memorable songs other than shine a light. 2/5.

There is no universe where this pandering, underwhelming, sack of shit of an album should be in the top 1001. Kings of Leon clearly intended for Sex on Fire and Use Somebody to be the singles (both of which are not interesting nor good), with the rest of the album padded by bad songs with repetitive lyrics, grating vocals and basic song structures. This is an all time low on this list so far, and I sincerely hope the author removed this album to make room for other albums. 0/5 -> 1/5

That was an interesting listen. Of course Bjork totally stole the show on this, but it was cool to see her back in her early days. It was pretty fun an experimental. Some of the songs were repetitive or fell flat for me, but all around a worthwhile listen. 3/5

This is a good enough album. I'd listened to the singles off of it since I was young, and while the rest of the album didn't match up to the singles they at least tried. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

This album was fine, but a double album was entirely unnecessary. Most of these songs were alike, and they all melded together. I didn't find it unique nor engaging, outside of a few tracks. Bloated listen but not unpalatable. 2.4/5 -> 2/5 I listened to this behemoth again today and feel the same. Just props for him doing this mostly by himself.

The perfect, experimental jazz rock album. Timeless classic. I loved reading about the recording process. 5/5

This album was very impressive to me. Despite being released in the early 80s it has a very modern sound (like a grittier version of Depeche Mode's Violator). The random dog noises that screech at you twice is a good touch. All in all I'm a fan. 4/5

This album was phenomenal. Her voice is amazing, the amount of genres is incredible, the album is dramatic and well sequenced. Great listen and an easy classic to throw on repeat. 5/5

This album was pretty good, but the CLEAR standout imo is "So Many Sides of You". All around this was a pretty sensual listen. Not sure how often I'll come back to this one but not a bad listen. 3/5

Repetitive with stupid lyrics and boring themes. Really not that great other than a few of the instrumentals. 2/5.

A very plain and uninspired album. Ok songs. 2.4/5=> 2/5

I never want to hear another Neil Young album in my life. It's absurd that he has >10 slots on this list of 1001 albums and only ~75 albums have been added from between 2001 and 2021. 2/5.

There is some technical skill here, but if I wanted to listen to Coldplay (which I never do) I'd listen to Coldplay. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

A pretty good and interesting funk/ska album. Wouldn't listen again, but it is innovative. 3/5

This album really impressed me. I love the songs where they have more of a hard-rock lean rather than a blues-rock lean. Highway Star is a great opening track and Space Truckin' is a good closer. Smoke on the water is a tad overplayed and simplistic but still good. The only song I wasn't a huge fan of was Lazy. All around great album. 3.5/5 -> 4/5

This album is a classic that I've listened to for years. It's well sequenced, has good balance in song type, and has great hits. The album art is phenomenal. Some of the songs are a little forgettable, but this album mostly does a perfect job. 4.5/5 -> 5/5

Debut is a very special album. It certainly has a feeling of Bjork finding herself after the Sugarcubes era, exploring a number of styles and genres. The result is a bit messy, but certainly prevews the incredible talents that would make Homogeneous, Vespertine, Biophilia and Vulnicura (albums closer to a 5). For this one, 4/5.

I'm a big grunge fan and hoped the pregenetor of the genre would be more standout, unfortunately the lo-fi garage aesthetic with meh sound construction and weak vocals across the board really didn't do it for me. Where is my mind is ok. 2/5

This album was pretty solid. Fairly distinct tunes with a great singer and a unique sound. Lovefool is a classic and I liked Your New Cuckoo as an opener. 3/5.

This was an interesting one. I found some of these moments transcendent. Others I felt like there could have been more drum presence to up the stakes as the song went on. Regardless, this album definitely got my attention and was a strong shoegaze presence. 3.7/5 -> 4/5

I really, really like Ege Bamyasi by CAN which came out a year earlier. I feel like it has superior balance when it comes to catchy hooks and Krautrock instrumental passages. This album has a bit too much of the latter, making the album more of a jam session. Unfortunately, I can only give this a 3.3/5 -> 3/5.

This album surprised me, and not in a good way. Their subsequent album Violator is perfect, 5/5. This one suffers from forgettable songs, uninteresting instrumentals, and an ok vocal performance. I can only really give this a 2.5/5 -> 3/5.

I'm always praying that I've listened to my last Neil Young album on this list, and am always disappointed. Another basic-ass boomer rock album. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

Some really good punk rock. I've listened to this before and yet didn't recognize too much of it. There aren't too many hooks. But I like the vocals and instrumentals. It's weakest point is there isn't much distinction between songs sometimes. Otherwise not bad. 3/5

Honestly, I've listened to this a number of times over the years but this time I was surprised. I think I usually make it through the first half of the album, which is certainly "catchier", but the real quality of this album comes from the second half. Us V Them, Watch the Tapes, Sound of Silver and NY really elevate the album experience. Especially Sound of Silver which probably became my favorite track. While it's not perfect (the minimalist electronic instrumentals are more of a hinderancs in some places than a boon), still a really solid album. 4/5.

This was exciting to see on here - I'd heard good things for years. All in all it's a pretty strong album. Green Light, Homemade Dynamite, Liability, and Sober 2 through the end of the album are amazing. Sober, the louvre and hard feelings aren't all that great. Not perfect, but great listening experience. 4/5

This album had some good spots, but generally this is utterly forgettable and not ideal for a list of this magnitude. Some good songs and bass riffs though. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

I read the entire background of this record, and while it sounds impressive and really feels like the stars aligned to make it, it was just relatively drab. His piano playing must be more technical than I can perceive, because oftentimes I found specific passages oversimplistic and repetitive. These passages were so cheesy they sounded like they could act as the opener of an 80s sitcom. I also had the weird grunting and breathing sounds throughout the album - very immersion-breaking. I'll give props for the accolades this album received and the unlikely way it was recorded, and acknowledge that many of the passages were more interesting and technical. But I can only go to a 3 for it's shortcomings. 3/5

This is a good album, but it's really held up by Turn to Stone and Mr. Blue Sky. I also like the song Believe Me Now, though it's too short. Most other songs are meh or uninteresting, though Jungle is just plain bad. 2.5/5 -> 3/5.

This album was a really cool experience, and it's history really earned it the rating. I love the energy that these guys inspire from the crowd, especially during that insane sax solo on Diminuendo in Blue (the best song on the album). I really felt like I was transported back to this Jazz club. Very impressive album that I'll check back on for years to come. 5/5.

That album was some o.k. blues rock. Better than being forced to listed to racist clapton. Not too bad. 3/5

I've listened to this album for almost 15 years now, and it has stood the test of time well. This album isn't necessarily cohesive, and instead comes off similar to it's album artwork - a series of loosely connected vignettes with similar themes. Yet it's through this style that this album stands out amongst Radiohead's catalogue of more seamless albums. Some of the tracks are not as strong as others given this style of delivery, which lowers the overall score a tad, but all around an iconic album and a unique one in Radiohead's discography. 4.2/5 -> 4/5

This album is pretty good. The jazzy elements have really stood the test of time, but the flows and lyrics haven't aged as well. 3/5.

From start to end, this album is a masterpiece. 5/5.

This album was disappointing. Certainly it is experimental, but I don't believe that many of the tracks succeed is sounding *good*. Most of them combine strange instrumental palates and vocals in a way that is abrasive (and not in a challenging, fun way. In a grating way.) The three exceptions to this are Leave it Open, Houdini and Get Out of My House. Each of these tracks explored different registers of Kate's vocal range and really positively surprised me. Leave it Open was especially impressive. But only really liking 3/10 songs and appreciating the general experimental nature of the album only takes this to a 4/10. 2/5.

Wow, this album is incredibly mid. His voice is interesting and some of the songs were relatively interesting, but very much a bore. 2.6/5 -> 3/5

This was a really fun album, and I'm glad it was on this list. Take Your Mama took me back, and Filthy/Gorgeous was a great listen. I remember listening to their version of Comfortably Numb when I was going through a The Wall phase in 2008 or so. All in all a pretty solid album with just a handful of underwhelming tracks. 4/5

All around a good album with a bit of a ska twist. Not my favorite, but the vocals and instrumentals were a bit sticky and it was a unique listen. 3/5

A good vibe to this album. Willie has a great voice and a lot of passion. Good all around. 3/5.

This album was an absolute bore and a chore to listen to. The vocals were too processed, it was too plain without any interesting points in the songs. Not the worst on here, but more than deserving of a 2/5.

I enjoyed how raw and hypnotic this album was. Rough around the edges garage punk vibe. I love the song No Xmas for John Quays. 3/5

This album really caught me by surprise. Really great vocals, high quality recordings, and a unique sound for the time while also staying pretty catchy/accessible. The Spotify version isn't the correct version, I had to find it on YouTube. Really solid listen that I'll come back to some day. 4/5

I honestly have tried to listen to this album for years and have only been marginally impressed. Wouldn't It be Nice is an incredible opener and some other songs hit pretty well, but as an album experience it sounds more like a collection of singles of varying quality. Majority of tracks are strong. 3/5

A pretty good album. Some songs were bops and I enjoyed the energy. Others were forgettable. Evens out to a 3/5.

A solid listen from Bob. Some classics on here, but overall conventional. 3/5

A pretty good album. Eminem is clearly trying to be a troll in these songs with some hits and a number of misses. The skits/flows were mostly good. Some of the songs were too long and became uninteresting. 3/5

A few good bops does not a good album make. The thought that came to mind while listening was "Isn't there six people on this album cover? Six people and they can't make more interesting music?" 2/5

I loved this album. From start to end it was full of so many interesting sounds and textures, and the music itself was so vibrant. Each song was destinct and creative. Honestly there were really no low spots for me, and I'm glad I discovered this through here. 5/5

This music itself was mid, but honestly I question the judgement of any group that would give the o.k. to have several instances of blackface/Black caricatures on the cover (even in the 60s). I mean, that puts forward a pretty clear statement about what audience they'd like to listen to this. And I guarantee that audience is not the Black audience that revolutionized blues music and rock. 1/5

An ok (though understandably simplistic and undercooked) piece of 60s pop. While I understand why it's on here, I think other Beatles albums are better spent on a list like this. 2/5

Two hit singles don't make an album one of the most important of all time. Similar gripe to that horrible Kings if Leon album. At least this album has some groove to it occasionally, though many of the songs sounded identical. 1.5/5 -> 2/5.

The most drab, boring and tasteless bits of Bowie, Arcade Fire and Coldplay combined. This album was a slog and I couldn't wait for it to be over. No distinct style or personality of its own. 1/5

All around a pretty good vibe. Tuesdays Gone is great and Free Bird is a phenomenal closer. Other than those the other songs were just a bit more interesting than wallpaper. 3/5

I wanted to like this album, but that fact that multiple of the more interesting tracks were covers, and the rest of the songs were repetitive and uninteresting left a sour taste. The best part of this album is the album art. 2/5

This album really blew me away. I was very impressed by the seamless mix of different styles and genres. "Receptacle for the Respectable" and "No Sympathy" really stood out as amazing surprises. I loved every song but "Presidential Suite", which was the clear low point on the album. All that considered, 12/13 is pretty damn impressive. 4.8/5 -> 5/5

This was horrible. Diddling and unstructured nonsense with weak vocals and uninteresting songs. To top it off it was much longer than it deserved to be. One of the worst albums I've heard on here. 1/5

I didn't realize how many hits were on this album. All around good. The ones that didn't gain much attention were just ok, but the star power of the big songs elevate the album a bit. 3/5

This was a challenging, technical album that definitely took a lot of skill to pull off. It sounds very ahead of it's time: I hear some examples of sounds that would pop up later on Radiohead albums. I've gone back several times and have gone between a 2 and a 4. Given the aforementioned skill and some fun hooks that keep me coming back, this is a 3.5/5 -> 4/5

This was a pretty meh album. His voice is great and the music is pleasant enough, but 73 mins of unrelenting upbeat sound that really doesn't vary much in it's structure is exhausting. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

This is some serious "cool jazz". It's goodish but very safe and predictable, which isn't necessarily my jam. Easy music for the background when guests are over for a winter cocktail party. 3/5

I generally liked this album. I really liked his voice specifically. Some songs went on a bit, but I really enjoyed a few, namely Then She Did... and Been Caught Stealing. 3/5

Very meh, ok album. The blues elements were pretty good, the country elements less so. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

What horrible, preachy, dribble. Sure, put this on a top 1001 albums to play in church, but not of all time. It's cool he released this as a tribute to 9/11, but really the song quality here is so basic and simple, with an aggressively christian lean that makes the whole thing cheesy and unbearable. His "Blue Collar" stuff from the old days is much more palatable. 1/5

Rio is a 5/5 song and Hungry Like the Wolf is a classic, but the rest of the songs just bloat the album. The vocals are too washed out, the songs are samey and uninteresting. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

A good album. Very consistent. No high highs, no low lows. Morrison's voice is always great. 3/5

This album had a lot of different styles, that made it hard to distinguish this bands style compared to its contemporaries. All around a pretty good album though. I liked the personality of the lead singer. 3/5

A very great and compelling album. Really no low points, just the fact that it's very simple in nature holds it back. But will keep listening. 4/5

I really grew up liking the song Come Out and Play. Self Esteem never did it for me. The rest of this album is not good. Thin instrumentals with very similar songs throughout. The punk aesthetic is not appealing, the post-grunge aspects are grating, and the ska is obnoxious. Not one I'd ever listen to again. 1.4/5 -> 1/5

I had high hopes for this album, but it really ended up being a one-trick pony. No variation on his delivery or instrumentals for 46 mins was a pretty grating experience. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

This is not a good album. Generic singer/songwriter music that sounds exceptionally derivative of David Bowie (though a watered down version). 1.5/5 -> 2/5

This album was ok. Some of the songs were fairly good, and some were forgettable and uninteresting. All together below average. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

All around an interesting and ethereal listen. There were some songs on this that were amazing, beautiful drones; Others were uninteresting indie pop. Overall a favorable impression. 3/5.

Impressive. A combination of a number of great styles, and a very avant garde style for the time. The vocals and instrumentals were great. All around not a perfect album (some of the songs ran a bit similar) but still very good. 3.5/5 -> 4/5

Pretty good. The hits were solid, I liked the longer, instrumental songs mixed in. I may go back occasionally for the vibes, but just o.k. overall. 3/5

One of the easiest fives so far. A whimsical and beautiful postrock/artrock/dreampop masterpiece. Every song is lush and compelling and sounds destinct. 5/5

Honestly, I think that many of these albums are significantly overrated. And while this one's rankings near the top of the list is a bit too much, I understand most of the hype. It's rare to have an album so packed with distinct hits that have stood the test of time and are this well sequenced. Sadly, one of the members clearly didn't pull their weight (looking at you, Christine McVie), putting three dull songs into the album (Songbird, You Make Loving Fun, Oh Daddy). That and Gold Dust Woman is a pretty meh closer. If Christine McVie's solo songs were removed and Gold Dust Woman was improved, this would be an easy 5. Unfortunately, those blemishes reduce the score. 4/5

A very grating and uninteresting listen overall. Some sections were ok, but mostly this was one of those times I couldn't wait for the album to end. 1.7/5 -> 2/5

This was night and day from Rumors. No cohesion, no chemistry in the members. The songs were universally uninteresting. And to top it off it is >70min. Christine McVie put on as bad/sleepy a performance as ever and was far more prevalent. Bad listen and shouldn't be on this list. 1/5

This album was very moving and complitative. Lyrics aside, it had me reflecting on some of the saddest and happiest times of my life. The lyrics themselves were great and really represented some positive political messages. Some of the songs were less interesting than others, but all around this was a good listen. Though I doubt I'd ever have the emotional bandwidth to listen again. 3.5/5 -> 4/5

I really don't understand why this album is on this list. It really seems to be The Talking Heads looking for their style. There are very few interesting songs, and David's vocals don't even shine on this album. Other than a handful of groovy moments, disappointing and should not be on this list. 1.7/5 ->2/5.

This album is exceptional. The Stone Roses both really captured the sound of their points of inspiration from the 60s and 70s, and also made an airy/atmospheric listen unique to both the 80s and 90s. There are so many peaks on this record, but "Bye Bye Bad Man", "I am the Resurrection" and "Fools Gold" are flawless in my eyes. A joy to listen to, and I go back at least once a month. 5/5

I've listened to the Velvet Underground and Nico for years and have my own thoughts on that album, but this was the first time I'd listened to Nico solo material. It was ok. The strings are lush, but the other instruments and Nico's vocals are fairly sparce. It was a good vibe while on, but other than that just fine. 3/5

After the last Pixies album I got I was unsure how much I would like this. Turns out Doolittle is a significant improvement on its predecessor! Most of the songs are great, and while it doesn't veer too far out of its comfort zone it is a good listen while it's on. 4/5

What an insufferable collection of ear numbing muzak. I can't believe this charted anywhere in the world. I can't believe how basic and uninspired each individual song was, and what a tedious experience listening to the whole album was. The fact that this was shorter than anticipated and was still 70 minutes of this shit is something else. 1/5

The crowds enthusiasm really gives this album a leg up - it's a really fun snapshot into how a live venue must have sounded at the time. Some songs have become a bit dated, but generally a fun album. 4/5

A grunge original. While I prefer later grunge with better hooks and production value, the core tenants are here and done well. 3/5

A chill Morcheeba-esque album. Very calming and will be good for working. 3/5

A horrible slough of an album. No progression, uninteresting song structures, tinny/grating instrumentals and annoying vocals that didn't change throughout the album. I'm super disappointed in this and am NOT looking forward to the other Metallica albums on this list. 1/5

Most of these songs were jams or just generally uninteresting, other than "Surrender" which was a pretty hype moment on this live album. Didn't outweigh the low-lights, though. 2/5

All around a solid album. A lot of the songs had solid instrumentals and I really liked his flow. Pretty impressive and I'll listen again in the future. 3.5/5 -> 4/5

A pretty good listen. It's pretty drawn-out and one-note at times, but she is an amazing vocalist. 3/5

This was much better than their self-titled album. Fewer songs which were more distinct. Battery and Master of Puppets were great opening tracks. The only thing holding it back is just how samey his vocals are on every track and how dated and compressed the instrumentals are. 3/5

A good enough listen that fills the background. The sounds have dated a bit but a fun nostalgic listen. No complaints. 2.7/5 -> 3/5

Generally, this was a good album. I really liked the songs that were a bit more atmospheric and ambient in nature. The song "Last Junkie" was AWFUL and dragged the album down a bit. That and the run time was about 20 mins too long. 3/5

I generally this Kraftwerk is a bit too repetitive, but on repeat listen I kinda get it. Front to back a futuristic experience that pulls you in. A pleasant listen I'll come back to. 4/5

This album is an absolutely critical listen. From front to back it is perfect. It pushed the envelope for it's time, and very few albums or artists have come close since. It is still the trip-hop standard next to Mezzanine by Massive Attack. 5/5

I was surprised at the quality of this. I never heard Roxy Music before and generally found thelis album to have a diverse array of styles and (usually) more of a modern sound. Some songs came off as a bit dated and underwhelming but all around good. 3.2/5 -> 3/5

My initial thought seeing this album: "damn it, this is going to be a two hour long dad-rock jam session, isn't it?" I was almost spot on. This has to be one of the most bloated and uninteresting records in here. A misguided mess, guised as the pinnacle of "improvisation". All they did was stop playing the cohesive sections of their songs that they rehearsed them let the guitarist diddle around a bit every time. This is the epitome of an album that should NOT be on this list. I was hoping for it to be over the minute it started, what a waste of my time. 0/5

This was an alright listen from War. It was less bumping then I'd have hoped for and not super memorable. Not exactly sure why this is on here but not horrible. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

Honestly, after message in a bottle this album never really regains its footing. The classic rock leaning ska approach just isn't for me. Some good moments but overall unimpressed.

A mediocre dad-rock album with no unique elements. It's a shame this is taking the place of other potential albums. The only redeeming qualities are that many of the instrumentals are at least average and it's relatively short. 1.8/5 -> 2/5

A pleasant enough live experience. Few high-highs, no low-lows. 3/5.

This album had some high points and some "meh" points. Does it belong on this list? Probably not. But ok listen nonetheless. 2.8/5 -> 3/5

It's so funny/sad how Kanye's albums act as portraits of a man's rise and fall, and how money power and fame can corrupt people. The general concept of this album is great. I love the skits and find them hilarious, and I enjoy a lot of the songs. Unfortunately this album suffers significantly worse bloat than MBDTF. Every song is about 1-2 mins too long, and many tracks on the second half of the album weren't entirely necessary. That being said I generally enjoyed the album. 3/5

A good album I've listened to off and on over the years. A few duds in the mix (White Queen, The Loser in the End, Some Day One Day) and some that are a bit too theatrical (The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke, Seven Seas of Rhye). But most of the other tracks are good to phenomenal (Father To Son, Ogre, last 2 mins of Black Queen). I may have to listen again before I rate. Listened again and my rating generally went down. But still not bad. 3/5

Not too shabby. Not the most engaging or dynamic listen, but some ear-catching tracks nonetheless. Not as intriguing as "It's Blitz!". 3/5.

I can't believe this album was <30mins, it felt like it went on forever. Songs were immediately forgettable and generic. Absolutely ridiculous placing on the list. There are a few songs that were mildly interesting, but that's about it. 2/5

An o.k. 80s hair metal album with a few interesting moments. Woo. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

I love massive attack, though have never thought Blue Lines is even close to being their best album. Some songs are masterful, but then you have horrible duds like One Love. Net positive of an album, but give me a Mezzanine or Heilgoland any day. 3.4/5 -> 3/5

Despite this being a supergroup of well known individuals, of an album with well played rock instruments with lush string embellishments, this album was relatively forgettable. I've listened to it 3 times now and when done i cant remember any distinct moments. Not bad by any stretch but a bit too derivative of other bands and styles without its own personality. 3/5

Honestly, not a very good album. The repetition was a bit more refined and less jarring on The Man Machine. On TEE the electronics are more muted and less vibrant, and the repetition is maxed out. 2/5

I'm a fan of electronic music generally, but this is so uninteresting. Aphex Twin was releasing music around the same time that was leagues more complex and better constructed. Not the worst on this list but shouldn't be here. 2/5

Musak-jazz with very little bite. Sits in the background but does not mean to be ambient. A weak piece of cool jazz. 2/5

It was almost nauseating how color-in-the-lines this album was. Every buildup and swell felt very forced. He used the same formula for building drama in at least 7-8 songs (the strings coming in and him repeating his vocals). Reusing this formula is what made the second to last song lose it's impact. All elements considered he has a good voice and the album wasn't garbage, just a little too "safe" and white-bread to be expected on a list like this. 2.7/5 -> 3/5

A great bass player can only get a band so far. Most of these songs were a diddling, scratching, low-fidelity mess. 2/5

I grew up listening to this album but unfortunately it hasn't aged well. Only the hits have stood the test of time, including: Devils Haircut, the New Pollution, Where it's At, and High 5. Outside of those, the songs were underwhelming or too "experimental" for their own good. 4/14 songs is not a good ratio (1.4/5), however the quality of the good songs bumps the up a tad. 2/5

The song(s) Shine on You Crazy Diamond are some of the best composed and atmospheric rock songs to-date. The song Wish You Were Here is beautiful in its simplicity. Have a Cigar and welcome to the machine are about 3/5 for me. Considered as a whole, while this isn't their most seamless listening experience, a damn good album. 4.5/5 -> 5/5.

A middling poprock album. I'll give George props for mixing up the styles, though his vocals came off very airy and weak sometimes. Didn't overstay it's welcome but wasn't the best while it was on. 3/5.

I had to listen to this album at least four times to fully appreciate all of the depth and nuiance. What a haunting and beautiful album. Anohni has such a unique voice, and she really structured the album well. Great experience and will listen again and to more of her works. 5/5

A pretty good and groovy album. The doo doo song was a bit too long and tedious for my taste... Relistened and actually loved "Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers)" - the juxtaposition of the filthy chaotic chanting and the beautiful melodic and hypnotic guitars and vocals is cool, and I like that they take turns going up and down in the mix. Fun album overall though some songs stood out a bit less than others. (4/5)

Another mid-tier album from a certain era. The issue with Bob songs is they often ramble in far to long. Some good passionate singing throughout though. 2.8/5 -> 3/5

Occasionally adding strings/piano/woodwinds to crappy alternative music does very little to make the final product good. The uninspired cover if femme fatale and the fact that there are a ton of different versions of this album with the tracklist shuffled along makes me question the integrity of this as an album-listening experience. Not great. 2/5

A good classic rock album. Sultans of swing was a clear stand out but good all around. 3/5

This album is phenomenal from front to back. The song Maggot Brain itself is a perfect song and intro to the album, taking you through a well sequenced rest of the project ending in another experimental and instrumental track. 5/5

A bad blues album comprised of a bunch of half-assed covers. One of the only "original" tracks is a rip off of stairway to heaven's iconic chord progression. Simple said, this is a shitty album by a talentless bigot. 1/5

A very beautiful and haunting album. I've very impressed with the ambient and atmospheric nature of most of these tracks. Dragged a bit sometimes and his voice is meh but very good. 4/5

A perfect album, front to back. They really nailed down their sound on this album, one of my favorites. 5/5

This was a refreshing change from the usual British dad boomer bops. The beats were great and the mixing, and electronics were really nice, I'm just not big into Q-tips flow or presence. It was just a bit one-dimensional for my taste, and he was easily outshined by D'Angelo and Norah Jones. All around a good listen. 3/5

A very straightforward and generally uninteresting rock/pop album of the time. At its best when Bruce is singing passionately. At its worst when the repetitive portions come in. It felt exceeding long. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

A really good album by a jazz great. Not jaw dropping or iconic, but good nonetheless. 3.3/5 -> 3/5

Pretty good considering it's a soundtrack. Some songs would be better accompanied by visuals, others are stand alone. 3/5

For coming out in the late 80s, this sure comes off as a derivative copy of several 70s and 80s artists. The difference is this sounds like a copy of those artists at their worst. A mediocre vocalist, forgettable songs that drag on and on. Really there is very little to like about this album, so it's a shame it is on a list like this. I'm glad that I realized "Save What You Can" is the true ending of the album as I was starting to be miserable. 1.2/5 -> 1/5

I really wanted to like this album, but honestly found it exceptionally dull. I tried to listen and relisten about 7 times until I finally made it all the way through. Other than the title song, the others were repetitive and not musically interesting. The lyrics and concepts were overall good. 2/5

I've never been huge into Talking Heads. This album sounds pretty alike to their other releases. Not bad but probably won't come back to it after this list. I appreciate some of the funkier bits. 3/5

Brian Eno is a master of subtlety, though I think this was a slight step back from the progress he made on Another Green World. The atmospheric/ambient elements of this album weren't as well balanced as the tracks on the album, and both the instrumental and lyrical songs have a bit less sticking power. However, this is still a great album in it's own right. I would have just chosen to omit it on such a list to leave breathing room for Here Come the Warm Jets, Another Green World and Ambient 1. 3.7/5 -> 4/5

This is one of the few albums that made the cut for this list a handful of times before being cut. It's an ok album, very homemade standard indie rock with a nice enough vibe. 3/5

I was expecting to hate this but was pleasantly surprised. It has a nice sound and the song styles are varied and interesting. Buddy Holly has a good voice. All around not bad. 3/5

The Megadeath album(s) I had before didn't impressive me, but I thought this one was well constructed and had quite a bit of variety in it's sound. All around pretty good. 3/5.

A solid album though sounds very much like many of it's contemporaries. No complaints though. 3/5

Another Neil Young. My god it never ends. I actually thought this one was ok, but WAY too many on this list. 3/5

Pretty good album. Not especially ground breaking but I like her voice and no complaints. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

I really had to chew on this album. I listened to this years ago and didn't think too much of it. Now I think I'm beginning to understand the full picture. Most songs on it are really phenomenal, it's really just the couple of NOLA style saloon jams that are almost a bit of a caricature that detract from the whole. That being said, my impression of Rain Dogs only continues to improve with time, and I'm really glad I can appreciate it now. 4.5/5 -> 5/5

I really wanted to give the eagles a chance, but this album was disappointing even with low expectations. The musicianship and instrumentals were laughably basic at most points, and the songs were mostly forgettable. The lyrics were the worst part, cheesy and cringe, especially when talking about women. "Chug All Night" and "Most of Us Are Sad" were the clear low points. The some of the songs did have a pleasant vibe when I turned out the lyrics. 2/5

One of the all time best live albums. The acoustic environment, dialogue from Kurt and the guys, and a setlist that includes unique covers and unexpected songs (and almost no "hits") is so Nirvana. Where Did You Sleep Last Night may even be one of their best songs. My only gripe is the song Pennyroyal Tea which I've never been huge on. Otherwise perfect. 4.8/5 -> 5/5

A pretty meh listen. No real standouts other than the last few mins of Flying (the last song). Not really deserving of a spot on this list. 2/5

I'll give them props, this was quite the endeavor to make this sound in the mid-80s. It was very unique, and interesting how they worked with Kraftwerk. Also turns out "Renegades of Funk" by RATM is a reimagining of this track - didn't know that, but I appreciate the original. All around it's not great, but I understand why it's on the list. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

A masterpiece of electronic and ambient music that stands up to any album in 2024. 5/5

An underwhelming album. More organ does not equate to more quality. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

A bunch of 4 songs and 2 songs from a controversial artist. 3/5

A truly disappointing album. Completely derivative of Here Come the Warm Jets era Brian Eno, but to the point of sounding like a bad cover band. Tribal drums cannot make this album more interesting, and only acted as silver lining to an otherwise repetitive and uninteresting mess. 1.4/5 -> 1/5

For an album that is as iconic as this, it's pretty clear that consistency across the tracklist is not the draw here. Four categories are apparent: Amazing tier: Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean Good tier: Wanna be Startin' Something, PYT Meh tier: Baby Be Mine, Human Nature, The Lady In My Life The Girl is Mine tier: The Girl is Mine Despite the inconsistency, and the fact that TGIM exists, it still has some classic bops and good tracks and needs to be on this list. Just certainly NOT Michael Jackson's best. 3/5

An underwhelming listen. I had high hopes, but most of the tracks were just the same group harmonies and meh instrumentals. Not horrible but not needed on this list. 2.4/5->2/5

Laughably bad. I swore this was a parody album until I looked them up. Horrible lyrics, painfully derivative vocals and instrumentals - every song felt worse than the last. A truly bad experience. 1/5

I was prepared to give this a 1 just given a preexisting impression of Alice Cooper, but honestly that was unfounded. This was a solid album - well-sequenced, diverse musical styles that all had a cohesive sound, and a pretty solid second half. Unfortunately, there were a few low points: Luney Tunes, Gutter Cat, Street Fight and Public Animal #9 were less than impressive. I especially thought the west side story nods in the album were tacky. Grande Finale was a great closer. All around a net positive: 3.4/5 -> 3/5

90s hip-hop is always hit and miss for me, and I've listened to the Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders off and on over the years and have never been that impressed. That being said, this is a very impressive debut album for the group that I prefer to those other releases. The sampling was great, the lyrics were good, and the jazz elements fit well. 3.5/5 -> 4/5

Really a transcendent and flawless album from front to back. 5/5

I really hated this, but acknowledge it's probably a personal preference thing. I find the lead singers voice to be shrill, with an effect on my ears reminiscent of styrofoam. The backing vocalists cooing and yelping are tedious and gets under my skin. The instrumentals are proficient and technical (I'll give them that), but the meandering flow, and changing time signatures and tempo in top of my other criticisms made this album unlikeable, and virtually unlistenable. The last 30 seconds of the album were very good. But certainly a net-negative experience. 1.3/5 -> 1/5

I've listened to the album for years - it is good but certainly not their best. Babe I'm Gonna Leave You is a classic. Not an album experience I return to often, but good nonetheless. 3/5

This album really hit it out of the park for me. I'm not typically into Reggae/Ska as genres, but the lyrics, themes, beats, instrumentals and even subtle electronic elements really elevates this project. Thoroughly impressed. 5/5

A messy messy album. I commend the vast array of musical styles that went into this. While I think it's generally disjointed and chaotic, this album was certainly cutting edge. 3/5

I enjoyed the subtlety of this album. Not too bombastic or standout, but pleasant enough in the background. 3/5

Weak vocals, forgettable songs, and severely dated lyrics rendered this album embarrassing to listen to. Some good instrumentals keep it afloat (Perfect Day is a great song, and the last minute of Satellite of Love is really hypnotic), but I could get better versions of these experiences on a David Bowie release. And the colored girls go: "Meh, I'll pass." 1.4/5 -> 1/5

I was afraid that this album was going to stand on the power of Cult of Personality but am pleased I was wrong! Some really great rock, with phenomenal vocals and story telling. A few songs toward the middle-back half that paled in comparison to some early tracks, but Which Way to America is a great closer. 4/5

I don't hate it, but it certainly comes off as generic garage rock/punk adjacent music. Some songs stood out, but overall pretty flat. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

A good listen that only suffers due to the passage of time. His voice is good and the instrumentals are nice, I just wish there was a bit more variety and less covers for the length. 3/5

This album suffers from being both post-grunge and nu-metal at the same time. Really cheesy, unappealing, dated songs other than a few exceptions. 2/5

A good Christmas album that has quite a few singles in constant rotation. Is it meant to be an album experience? Not at all (especially compared to a '5' like the Charlie Brown Xmas soundtrack). But good listen nonetheless and appreciate the staying power of some of these songs. 4/5

Really just o.k. all around. I actually much prefer his Hearts and Bones album to this. This album reads as derivative and soulless, like he was creatively bankrupt then decided to adapt the music of South African and African American artists to refresh his sound and capitalize on the apartheid press. I'm sure this wasn't intentional, however the result is an album that, while sounding good, doesn't represent Paul Simon. 2.7/5 -> 3/5

A good album but really pales in comparison to the other albums in his discography. The disco elements are nice and show his adaptability. 3/5

A very interesting listen that I went back and forth on. On one hand I LOVE the electronic elements, and songs like These Chains, Night and Day (my god that's a banger) and Flutes are crazy good. On the other hand I really didn't like the indie elements at all, including Look at Where We Are and Let Me Be Him which are songs I really hated. All other songs were fairly good or just ok. The album structure was weird, in that the first half was ok, it peaked in the middle, then ended flat. All around I think Night and Day is what pushed this from a 3.4 to a 3.5, awesome song. 3.5/5 -> 4/5

A purely o.k. soft rock album. Some instrumentals that were maybe a bit influential to 90s bands like Radiohead. 3/5

While Sunday morning is a great song, I've never been especially impressed with the rest of the album. Nico is underutilized, and Lou Reed, while a talented musician, is not a vocalist or lyricist I prefer. Not bad overall but not amazing. 3/5

Pretty good/mid 60s rock record. 3/5.

He had a great voice that was very reminiscent of his estranged son Jeff Buckley. The songs were very much 'meh' singer songwriter music with no clear standout tracks, but definitely a vibe. 3/5

When I got this album I groaned because I really didn't want to sit though another repetitious early electronic album from Kraftwerk (Trans-Europe Express was not for me, and Man-Machine had some highs and lows). But honestly, Autobahn is clearly head and shoulders above the rest. The instrumentals and electronics are constantly changing and shifting, with a minimal use of vocals (which significantly decreases the repeatitious fatigue heard on other albums). Kometenmelodie 1&2 are perfect follow ups to the gargantuan track Autobahn, with #2 resulting in a moment of catharsis from 30 mins of buildup. Mitternacht is a great short little industrial transition to the fancifal and gentle closer that is Morgenspaziergang. I have no complaints, this album is very impressive. 5/5

I'm a huge prog fan (specifically 60s-70s prog) and I'd never listened to rush so thought this would be right up my alley. I was a bit disappointed, I felt like they didn't bring much of a unique sound of their own that so many other bands of the time did other than Geddy Lee's vocals. A fine album but a fading memory in prog history. 3/5

Morrissey seems to be a flvery enigmatic person. I think the music is overall pretty good, and had themes that are generally pretty interesting and progressive, I just feel like the instrumentals and song diversity is itself pretty one-note. Not bad and definitely piqued my interest, but not one to revisit often. 3.4/5 -> 3/5

Very rarely do I think it is imperative to listen to the first album of an artists discography to see how far they've come - Pink Floyd is certainly one of these cases. A totally unique sound from the Beatles clones of the time (and much of the other crap on this list). They truly excelled with their instrumentals and the depth of production on this album. The vocals are nonsensical and often childish which much can be attributed to Syd Barrett. Comparing this to how he directly influenced multiple of the bands biggest records as a theme (DSOTM, WYWH, TW) is mind boggling. Not even close to the best album in the bands career, but a necessary piece of psychedelia history. 3.6/5 -> 4/5

A very plain album - I prefer Morrissey's solo work, though neither are that interesting. Unhappy Birthday was a kind of funny. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

Good god, what a nothing album. The lyrics were basic as hell and extremely repetitious. Really nothing to like about this one, even if the song "Imagine" has stood the test of time. 1/5

I listened to this years ago when industrial hip hop was a relatively new concept and I thought it was super messy. These days, while not being a perfect album, and paling in comparison to it's predecessors/contemporaries (The Money Store or Exmilitary by Death Grips should really be on this list) it really has grown on me. This album really feels like the transition into the unstable side of his career, rapidly expanding from the structured themes of power and excess expored on MBDTF into chaotic godhood on this record - a chaos that would continue to affect and eventually plague later releases in his catalog and his personal life. The record starts incredibly strong with On Sight, Black Skinhead, I Am a God, New Slaves (many of my favorite tracks on the album). Things dip a bit for Hold My Liquor through Guilt Trip, then pick up again for Send It Up and Bound 2. Pretty impressive though it certainly has its flaws. 3.8/5 -> 4/5

It took me three listens to really understand what made this album/group unique. Great, deep vocals, and some interesting song structures and hooks. Some of the songs are pretty basic and uninteresting, and generally this album sounds like more of a 'vibe', but not bad. 3/5

I listened to this multiple times over the course of several days and it just kept growing on me more and more. I love the old West aesthetic and the timeless sound. Each song was very distinct for the time, each having it's own unique hook that on relistens I was excited to hear. I can't wait to go on a road trip through the plains and blast this album. 5/5

Not ultra unique and does not veer far from safety. Some songs were nice enough but many were repetitive. Not a very engaging listen. 2/5

An ok album from Jack. He definitely improved in later releases, but overall a net positive release. 3/5

Pretty impressive listen - the influence that this one album has on so much later music is clear. It's insane to think this was released in 1969 with how modern it looks/sounds. Some bits drag on but overall I'm very glad I heard this album. 3.6/5 -> 4/5

A couple of interesting moments that stood out as more "jazz" adjacent, and other moments where you could tell grunge music would eventually take inspiration. However all together it's a pretty shabby album that doesn't offer much in the way of an interesting listen. 2/5

Probably his best work. I really enjoy the overall album and think it has quite a few great tracks. Great sequencing too. The biggest thing that holds it back is it's repetitiveness at certain points. 4/5

Really tinny mandolin music with squeaky cartoonist country vocals. "The Pines" and the vibes can't save this one. 1.3/5 -> 1/5

A good and ground-breaking album. While it makes sense that it's on this list, I don't find it ultra exciting in the second half, I find the barrage of skits with identical themes to be tedious, and only a few tracks were deeply memorable for me. 3.4/5 -> 3/5

An odd little album, and not especially in a good way? Apparently it was supposed to be a concept album, but I think with the cultural differences between the US and the UK and the passing of time much has been lost. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

Pretty good all things considered. A little rough around the edges for my taste but not bad. 3/5

The hits on here are very good (albeit a bit repetitive) and the other tracks are generally good. A groundbreaking album but not necessarily a top listen. 3.2/5 -> 3/5

A big ol' album of covered songs, neat. Not that jaw dropping but not horrible. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

A thoroughly unimpressive rendition of other soul/funk/R&B of the time. Most of the tracks are forgettable other than the singles (which really aren't that good). Not his best work. 2/5

A waste of 28 minutes. There have been a number of poorly sequenced live albums on here that I thought were stupid additions to this list, but I can't believe a compilation album of bad garage punk songs from a one-hit-wonder band made the cut. At least live albums typically have a story or personality. Really a huge disappointment and a contender for one of the worst uses of a spot on this list. 1/5

Pretty good. Calm and safe music. Some tracks were better than others. The closing track was repetitive and weak, but a net positive experience. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

A pretty strong start that mellows out quick in the middle and end. Not bad at all, but certainly inconsistent. 3/5

What an awful album. I love modern hip hop and appreciate the rough patches we needed to get here, but damn. Over an hour of weird horny repetitive rapping in weird voices, with bad skits mixed in. 1/5

Nick Drake was an amazing musician and vocalist. I'm constantly impressed with the high quality albums on this list. The only deficits are really that this album is too short, and they some of the songs in the middle of the album get slightly less memorable. Great music overall though. 4/5

The instrumentals were pretty good throughout with some exceptions, but I found the singing and lyrics to be very grating. Very repetitive, monotone and non-stop. Sometimes you need to give the music space to breathe man. Also I love a good long song, but that last song way WAY too long for how little it has to say and how repetitive it was. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

Amazing to see the Mars Volta in this list. The band is certainly the definition of an acquired taste, but if one can learn to enjoy/tolerate Cedric's vocals and appreciate Omars intricate musicality then you'll really see each one of their works as a masterpiece. Deloused is often touted as the fan favorite, though I personally prefer most of the later releases of the band (if you liked this album DEFINITELY listen to at least "Frances the Mute" and "The Bedlam in Goliath", especially if you're a fan of funk music). That being said, the ideas presented on this album are foundational the the band, and I wouldn't change a thing. The only thing that pulls this back a bit from a solid five is that is doesn't go far enough - but definitely still rounds up. (Especially when all the competitors on this list are either The Byrd's, Neil Young, or unknown UK groups) 4.5/5 -> 5/5

At first listen I found most tracks to be pretty toothless and forgettable. On second listen a few moments arose that I liked, but still not a listen I'd ever return to. All in all not horrible, but still just below average. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

I like most genres of music, but punk and post-punk are just not my thing. Most of the tracks sound the same, using the same guitar passages and vocal delivery as in Anarchy in the UK (which is one of the o.k. songs). Pretty vacant wasn't bad either, but still an unimpressive album overall that would probably be more interesting live. 2/5.

I really didn't enjoy this for the most part, though the size and scale is fairly impressive. I like how the first song started, but after that it became dull and lost it's luster. The punk elements did not help, of course. Make enough of an impression, but I really don't think this is a "must-listen". 1.5/5 -> 2/5

Pretty good. Pretty dated sound with that basic rock n roll style but that's to be expected from the 50s. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

All around a pretty good release from PJ. All around I found the songs pretty homogenous. Thom Yorke was of course a pleasant surprise. All around not bad. 3/5

I love grunge, and Superunknown is no exception. Such great hooks and amazing and timeless songs. The song "Superunknown" has to be one of my favorite grunge songs of all time. That being said, the album is pretty bloated at 70 mins with several tracks towards the second half being less than memorable. Still though, a great listen all around! 3.7/5 -> 4/5

This album was such a neutered mixture of both 90s radiohead and grunge music. Some nice string elements that you could definitely see translate to Bittersweet Symphony. 2.3/5 -> 2/5

I've given the Byrds a lot of shit because this author saw fit to include seemingly every one of their albums on this list, but honestly this one wasn't so bad. Minimal country elements, and more psychedelic folk rock with lyrics, samples and instrumentals that subvert expectations. Still could be a bit more interesting by going much much further outside of the box, but much much better than I had expected. 3/5

I really was going in with negative expectations on this one given how overplayed the title track is, but it really wasn't all that bad. Catchy songs, some good themes... Not bad. 3/5

A muted, neutered alternative rock album that trembles in the shadow of it's predecessors. Some songs had a few budding ideas, but ultimately it fell short because it sounded like Pablo Honey era Radiohead, mixed with early Oasis about 9 years too late. 2/5

I'm now convinced I dislike most things that came out of Lou Reed's head. The album actually started strong with the chanting "White light/White heat" elements on the first song. The vignette described in The Gift was also very good. After that things got either forgettable or annoying. Sister Ray is a tedious trash song which the experimental aspects were improved upon by kraut rock bands of the 70s. All around a few moments of interest in another meh Reed album. 2/5

A classic album that definitely sets a mood. A handful of less memorable tracks and the annoying "Sexy Boy" hold it back from its full potential, but the great tracks (especially Ce matin-là) really stand the test of time. 3.5/5 -> 4/5

This was an interesting listen. Some really good songs ("First We Take Manhattan", "I Can't Forget"") some really meh songs ("Ain't No Cure for Love", "Take This Waltz", "Everybody Knows") and maybe the best/worst song I've ever heard ("Jazz Police"). All and all more good then bad I think. 2.8/5 -> 3/5

I really enjoy the subtlety of the vocals against the music - very mid-career Brian Eno-esque. Other than that though the songs were generally pretty though forgettable. More good than bad for sure. 3/5

This was a pretty impressive listen. A lot of really catchy songs and good uses of features and skits. Pretty badass all around. It'd have been nice itlf there was a bit more variety song to song and less dependence on J Dilla samples but I'll definitely go back again. 3.7/5 -> 4/5

Really an ok southern rock album. Kind of boring to listen to - despite it's short length I was finding it hard to be interested in listening to it. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

This was too "post-punk" lo-fi garage for my taste. A couple of ok moments in the latter half of a few songs, but really can't give it more than that. 1.7/5 -> 2/5

This was an enormous disappointment. I love grunge and always heard Live Through This was pretty good, but after the great song "Violet" the album basically tanked. Some props to Love and the band for some energetic performances, but give me a Nirvana or Alice in Chains any day. 1.5/5 -> 2/5

A good album, though certainly not Led Zeppelin's best. Some great hits and progression, and then you have bad tracks like The 🍋 Song and Living Loving Maid. Still an all around positive experience. 3/5

Not bad - it was a bit bloated and while the skits were nice and short it didn't feel like they were used to their full potential. Some bops some flops. All around pretty good. 3/5

Inoffensive alternate rock/"dad rock". Comes off as wallpaper but was never horrible to listen to throughout. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

While there is some good instrumentals in here, the lazy and sophomoric songwriting is very tedious. The two problematic titles on the album (while not entirely "problematic" in their content) are still juvenile. Not a great listen. 2/5

When I started this album I really thought it was gonna be a 5. The first five songs (through Empty Room) are phenomenal. Unfortunately City With No Children on the songs lose their luster and interest (11 songs). Not a great album from a sequencing perspective imo. 3/5

A good singer songwriter album I've heard about for awhile now. Not bad but I found his voice to be pretty shrill. 3/5

A good album. Not many standout moments but not bad, though the first song was annoying. 2.7/5 -> 3/5

Many of these songs are really top notch, just a few duds hold back the album (I Just Don't Know, Cold Night, Be the Boy). All around a great album though that I'm happy I listened to. 4/5

I wanted to hate it, but it really wasn't all that bad and was pretty experimental for the time. We Will Fall is certainly a failed attempt at something more profound, but still gotta give props. 3/5

I wanted to like this, but honestly it was kind of a diddling mess. The styles throughout the album didn't meld well, and it sounded like uninteresting musical charcuterie. The vocals were soaked in reverb which didn't help. Some impressive instrumental work, and I like the elements of shoegaze and prog that are mixed in, but overall a negative experience. 2/5

Honestly, though there were no songs on here that were mind blowing, I was impressed by the variety and more serious topics. I guess I assumed most of the beach boys stuff was generally surface-level and vapid. Not bad. 3.4/5 -> 3/5

Really nothing stands out as special to this album. The most interesting this was probably the repetitive portion towards the end of the last song with the stand up bass. Generally underwhelming. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

I didn't go in thinking this was going to be good, but it ended up really impressing me! The songs were pretty varied, the sampling was pretty impressive, and I loved the rock elements that really came in on the second half of the album. 3.7/5 -> 4/5

I really do seem to find many of these old county records kind of charming/a vibe. George Jones has a great voice, and the content of the songs are pretty unique. Pleasant album! 3.4/5 -> 3/5

I wanted to like this, but honestly found the vocals to be so repetitive that it became a tedious listen. The instrumentals were generally strong, but not enough to enjoy listening for an hour. 2.4/5 -> 2/5.

While punk is one of the genres I typically do not care for, this proto-punk album was actually pretty varied and interesting. Not bad. 3/5

This album is a masterpiece. It's so short, but every second of each track is meticulously crafted to describe the emotional rollercoaster of losing love, while also threading in a consistent undertone of addiction (to both the person, and alcohol). Each song is completely distinct and stands on it's own merits, but the track list is very cohesive in its overall sound. There will never be another album quite like this album, and it's a goddamn tragedy Amy didn't have the opportunity to continue to grow her talent. 5/5

Pretty good, I generally like bjork but this one has never blown my socks off. Stonemilker is a great song and there are a few other good moments. Quicksand is a pretty underwhelming closer. But all around not bad. 3/5

Wow. I assumed Brian Eno's best work was predominantly in his solo work, but this is damn well up there. I listened to Country Life before by Roxy Music and felt generally lukewarm towards it. But each song was really a standout here. The beginning is slightly more impressive than the end, but otherwise a great listen. 4.5/5 -> 5/5

Really wanted to like this but it was generally middling sitar playing with some synths thrown in. The covers made me want to rate a 1 because they sounded like bad "Sitar Hero" versions, but Metamorphosis and Sagar both elevated it. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

An up and down listening experience. Generally more positive/pleasant than bad. Like a discount Depesche Mode. 3/5

Really all this album has going for it is the title track. Some others sound like o.k. alternate versions of American Pie. Not that impressive if 1/10 songs is worth listening to. 1/5

This started strong but mellowed out a bit towards the end. The spoken vocals weren't as strong and the heavier ones. All around not bad though. 3/5

I loved this album for years, and really feel like it continues to stand out as a unique and beautiful piece of work. I don't know any French so had no idea about the Lolita-esque "ick" factors with the concept. Unfortunately this initially soured my previous appreciation of the album and I have had a tough time listening through and connecting with the vocalists as much as I used to. At the end of the day, I remind myself that these are characters in a story created by an artist who prides himself in being controversial. No children were harmed in the making of this album and the goal does not seem to be an "advocation" of the narrators egregious acts (though again I don't know French so can only read synopses and do not understand the nuisances of the language). Reflecting on what initially drew me to the album: his voice is amazing, there is so much musical variation and depth across it's short runtime, it was and continues to be cutting edge, it's funky and expressive, and it all comes full circle through masterful sequencing. For a non-french speaker like me, what is there not to love? 5/5

This started off strong, but over an hour of runtime it became a bit of ear fatigue with little variation. Still pleasant, and stuck the landing with Little Earthquakes, but could have been more engaging. 2.6/5 -> 3/5

A really great krautrock/shoegaze album. Not as many interesting hooks as a CAN album, but was engaging throughout and I'll listen in the future. 4.2/5 -> 4/5

Really not Damon Albarn's best work. Pretty boring and uninteresting outside of the first song, with a few exceptions. 2/5

I was pretty impressed with this album. While I'm typically not the biggest punk fan, I found the lyrics to be great, the music to be unique and the beats to be pretty bumping. Not bad. 3/5

A bloated nothing of an album. The only song worth listening to was Chemical World which was instrumental. 1/5

Really not bad - a pleasant enough listen that took me several days to absorb. 3.2/5 -> 3/5

A very OK rock album. The jazz and string elements were pretty nice, though overall pretty plain. 3/5

Not a bad listen. Some songs stood out more than others, and a few were flops (my god and the mother song). Fine album. 3/5

While it was all over the place and very long, it was definitely a unique experience. Some very high highs (eg safesurfer) and some meh mehs. 3/5

A paint by the numbers average indie album. Unfortunately it had 2-3 "anthems" which just make my blood boil I hate them so much (Divorce being the worst offender). But there was good instrumentals throughout. All around not for me. 2/5

Shit bsginnung, shit middle and extra shitty end. Must be a bad album, and a waste of the longest 30 minus ever. 0/5

Other than the song Taj Mahal, this album really didn't come off as distinct from skng to song. That straw in a cup noise was way too prevalent for me. Not the worst but kinda tedious nonetheless. 2/5

I really wanted to like this more but found it pretty lackluster. The jazz and synthesizers were cool but there was a lot of meh moments throughout. It took me days to make it through so really didn't keep my attention well. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

I was pretty underwhelmed with this one - mostly made of forgettable tracks with eye-rolling lyrical clichés about love/peace etc. Easy going dad rock that hasn't aged too well. 2/5

Not bad, over 20 years old and still sounds modern. A lot of great features kept the track list fresh. Some tracks were forgettable and the intro / outtro tracks were a little silly for my taste. 3/5

Other than the chorus in the first song and the well known second song, not a lot of memorable moments. Not a big fan. 2/5

I thought from the description I'd hate this album and wasn't far off. The instrumentation was actually better than I expected. But every song sounded like a mess and the fiddle was too much. Really the only song I enjoyed was Psycho Cupid. Not enough to save the album though. 1.4/5 -> 1/5

Goddamn. I listened to this one from 5am-8am in my way to work, what a behemoth. I thought I listened to much of this before but soon realized I've mostly listened to songs off of disc 1. It is absolutely masterful that they conceived of this many distinct songs with the same theme. At no point does it feel like there is repetition, and the tracklist is constantly engaging. Outstanding piece of musical history, though I think I'll only listen to it all the way through this one time. 5/5

A very OK dad-rock album. Not many high highs or low lows. Comfortably listenable. Neil Young was under utilized in the lineup. 3/5

Not a bad listen, though some of it was pretty boring/wallpaper (and not in a fun, ambient way). Not offensive, just not a standout indie album. 3/5

I was pretty disappointed with this, honestly. I'm surprised because I typically enjoy older R&B. But the first song is mixed so badly it's basically unlistenable (only in the right ear and the vocals are too low in the mix). Run Charlie run has good intent but it's super repetitive. Papa was a rolling stone was long and didn't land the hook as well as I expected. The second half of the album was pretty forgettable. Some good vocals of course, but hopefully the Temptations have a more interesting album on this list. 2/5.

This was a really good cool jazz album. Some big jazz hits on here and some chill moments. Not the most impressive or standout of all time but certainly very great. 4/5

Most of these tracks just seem like filler alongside in-da-gadda-da-vida, though there is no denying the titular 17min track is outstanding. 3/5

I'm usually not into punk, but the hardcore elements if this, the ridiculous vocals, and the attention to detail on making some of the bass/guitar passages memorable was nice. The last song was a tedious listen which brought my rating down a bit. 2.7/5 - > 3/5

This is the direction that postgrunge should have gone - instead we ended up with creed and nickel back. Really interesting songs and lyrics, a really powerful vocalist and some very catchy/standout bars. The ballads were a bit too many and dramatic for my taste. All around an enjoyable listen from a band I hadn't heard of before! 3.5/5 - > 4/5

Not a bad album all considered. Some pretty cutting edge themes and lyrics for the time (I'd imagine). Some WAP energy on some tracks. Not the best, not horrible... Pretty good. 3/5

Violator is a masterpiece. Every song is meticulously constructed - amazing electronics, swelling strings, great vocals. World in My Eyes is a great album opener to kick off with. I've been looking forward to getting this album since day 1 of this musical journey (and now am almost half way through). 5/5

good god, what a slog of an album. I get that this was a necessary stage in the bands growth but why is it here. There are far too many uncooked ideas floating around while the band found itself. Each track was incredibly derivative of the bands contemporaries, just watered down versions. The instrumental cinematic moments were OK, but pretty basic and just randomly tossed about in the second half of the album. no thank you. 1/5

Bittersweet symphony can't make up for the fact that this album is 75mins of soulless, pandering softrock muzak. A proper waste of time. 1/5

Albums like this give me such an appreciation for this list. You listen to Darkdancer and can clearly hear the influences to 2000s euro dance music (Daft Punk, Justice) and see that it was inspired by Dare by The Human League (which itself was likely inspired by Kraftwerk). All of these artists and bands are on this list, and I feel like I have a much more complete view of some of these genres. This album is really interesting and engaging. It's only downsides are that some of the songs are a tad repetitive and go a bit too long. Other than that it's fun and I appreciate it. 4/5

This wasn't bad. Short but with OK variety and songs that aren't about standard 60s stuff. A little dime-a-dozen for the time but the clown song bumps this up. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

This was really a groundbreaking album. It's a snapshot of a specific time and lifestyle - one that persists for many communities in the US today. The rapant sexism is tough to listen to, even when many of the tracks are full of important social commentary (e.g. Fuck the Police). The flows are pretty good and often hard hitting, but the runtime allowed some tracks to seem redundant. A flawed album but good. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

A great album. Socially conscious, bold, great lyrics and flow. It just needed a tad bit more variety. Watergate blues was awesome. 4/5

Listened to this one taking the ferry into Seattle. The sun was rising behind the city and the Cascades, while Mt. Rainier was out, clear as day, towering over to the right. Each song felt perfect for the experience, and I'm grateful to have gotten it today. Not a perfect album and a bit dated, but fit my morning very well. 4/5

This is not for me. Watered down, weak electronic beats over shrill vocals, and unflattering repetition that fails to succeed like in other electronic/dance albums. The only song that is listenable is tainted love, and even that song is so one-note. Say Hello, Wave Goodbye has to be one of the more annoying and tedious listens on this list so far (500 albums in) AND it's the closer. Bad bad bad. 1/5

I'm floored. This is an absolutely outstanding album. What an amazing exploration of modern female sexuality, crafted with a unique interview style that flushes out each story in the subsequent track. And not just that, but every track is so smooth and hooky as hell. Bodies is amazing opening track (which will be stuck in my head for the foreseeable future), and Girl Like Me is the perfect closer. Honestly, I have no complaints and will likely buy this vinyl. 5/5

A pretty good album! Talented guitar playing and catchy enough songs (though a few were forgettable). 3/5

The first half of this album wasn't great in my opinion. The band sounded like an early barenaked ladies. Then bad liquor was a big surprise, and the second half actually was a big step up. Avg: 2.7/5 -> 3/5

I know this album is supposed to be legendary but I think it's just not my thing. I appreciate the bleeding/overlapping elements between songs, and that each song has multiple distinct parts, but it's a bit of a double edge sword because it's hard to pick out key songs that stand out when it's a bit of a repetitive blob of an album. Talented, but a little too messy and rambling for my taste. 2/5

There are some timeless songs on this album, and the intro and outtro are great w/ a nice transition into a day in the life, but this album is also full of very meh psych rock and other tracks that are just o.k. (e.g. Lovely Rita) not the best and not the worst. 3/5

An OK, meh, album. Of course Me and Julio is a bop but most of the other tracks are entirely forgettable. I get why Hearts & Bones and Graceland are on this list, but this album is certainly one too many. 2/5

A painfully mid album that is in bad need of a remaster. Some nice enough tracks but generally repetitive and forgettable country music radio fodder. 2/5

I had to revisit this one a few times over several days. It's definitely unique, and I enjoy the distinct rapping over the nice jazz instrumentals and stand up bass. I wish there was a bit more variety in the track list, and the run time was pretty bloated at about an hour (should have been 40, 45min tops). 3.4/5 -> 3/5

Drinking bleach, tearing off fingernails, hot sauce enima, self-circumcision - a list of things more enjoyable than listening to kings of leon. Not only are there at least TWO albums from this talentless, shit-stain of a band on this list, but this one is an early release for them even before the horrible hits off of their later album. I truly hope I'll never need to listen to this band again. This is my new top pick for worst addition to this list, and is time in my life I'll never get back. 0/5

Some really excellent timeless songs on here, but also some diddling pretentious tracks. I love the song My Girls - had a nice father/daughter dance to it in the kitchen with my little daughter. Sentimentals aside, a good album that isn't entirely my thing.

A pretty standard live album. I like Lemmy's voice but outside of the ace of spades and overkill I could not distinguish a song from the next. I bet this would be fun live, but not essential enough for me. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

Not for me. I can see how this is different than some of it's contemporaries, but I just don't see the appeal. 2/5

A pretty pleasant shoegazy ambient pop album. Not anything that holds a candle to Loveless but nice while it's on. 2.5/5 - > 3/5

A hard hitting listen with some really good ear worms. It was well sequenced and had quite a bit of musical variety. Some of the songs were duller than others, but all around this was impressive and I'll listen again in the future. 3.6/5 - > 4/5

A nice vibe of an album, and a very pleasant listen. I enjoyed it and will listen again in the future. 4/5

OK, but other than Light My Fire and Break on Through, not many standout songs. I especially disliked Alabama Song - they should have just kept that song cover off the record. A meh listen. 2/5

Not a bad album, but it really didn't have much cohesion or direction for its runtime. It jumped around stylistically so much that it really didn't have much of a personality. Elliot Smith and the Microphones have a very similar feel with a more refined sound. 3/5

Really not a great folk album. Pretty messy and wandering with lifeless paint by the numbers instrumentals, and bad vocals and lyrics. Some moments were OK but not close to deserving of a spot on the list. 1.5/5 - > 2/5

I had to listen to this album a few times to solidify my opinion. It was pretty good. Some songs are very strong (In Pursuit of Happiness), some have a meh start and an amazing end (Someone, I'm all you need), one is annoying but gets stuck in your head (everybody knows) and a few are meh/less than impressive (if, if I were you, timewatching). All around a positive experience but not one that blew me away. Would rather listen to 69 love songs. 3/5

Very ok, older metal album. Very few tracks stood out. Not their most interesting work. 2/5

god this was a frustrating listen. When I saw the cover I immediately thought I was going to dislike it, but once I saw it was Frank Black of the Pixies fame I thought it might be interesting (though my enjoyment of the pixies is mixed). This album was a mess. Bloated to all hell, with 90% of the songs being entirely uninteresting. I was the 10% that experimented with more loud rock elements was extended. Unfortunately this one doesn't make it to a favorable rating for me. 1.4/5 -> 1/5

I feel like I just sat in JC Pennies for an hour. What a boring slog of an album, with no personality or unique qualities. Not good. 1/5

This is incredibly unpleasant to listen to. Diddling off-key garage quality punk rock is not my thing. 1/5

Ska is not a genre I've spent much time with. I generally liked this though. Some colt spots, but the passion was there and I love the song Enjoy Yourself. 3/5

Incredibly disappointing. Paper-thin beats, basic lyrics which all just try to flex. Really expected more from Latifah. 1/5

Another instance of an album predominantly included for the hit single. The rest of it is OK, if not a bit subpar. 2.3/5 - > 2/5

There are a few standout moments in this tracklist for sure, but generally I feel like the overall experience is attenuated given how long the album is. It's not a bad listen for sure, but just a tad bloated with some songs that are pretty bland. 3.2/5 -> 3/5

This started off strong, but fell off a bit around the halfway point. Sarah had a beautiful voice and a lot of talent. This recording was just a bit too long without much variety (especially in the second 30 mins). 3.4/5

I was initially underwhelmed but it warmed up on me as I went through the album. Not bad for early heavy metal and much more palatable than much of today's nu metal. 3/5

Some great socially aware tracks and some others that haven't aged perfectly. All around a good listen. 3/5

A very OK nothing that special type of album. Nothing offensive but nothing that stands out. 2.5/5 -> 3/5

Emmylou is really just fine - I find it hard to believe she drastically impacted musical history with her inability to break away from mid covers of better artists. OK but not impressive. 2/5

Pretty good. Dolly steals the show on most songs, and the slower ballads are pretty uninteresting. Generally a net positive experience though. 3/5

I expected more of this but was underwhelmed. Other than her voice being very nice, the songs themselves are lyrically vapid, instrumentally barren, and pandering to a simple-minded pop audience. She wrote few of these tracks on her own, and predominantly got help from people in bands like One Republik that are known for making soulless muzak. Rounding up because she is vocally talented, but this was not successful as an album experience. 1.5/5 -> 2/5

Great beats, memorable lines, important lyrics - all around this album hits the mark. The biggest detractor is how repetitive some of the moments are. Repetition can be great to hammer in a point, but too much and it just dilutes the impact. 4.3/5 -> 4/5

Hey, I like the band Air as much as the next guy, but a mostly instrumental movie soundtrack from the year 2000 does not really qualify as one of the 1001 albums to listen to imo. Some songs are OK of course, but this is one of the bands weaker and more forgettable works. 2/5

Not super impressive. Pretty basic for the time with no memorable tracks, other than the tracks with tasteless lyrics. His voice is sometimes good but not enough to keep this afloat. 2.4/5 - > 2/5

This was a beautiful album. She has such a beautiful voice and the piano is phenomenal. 4.5/5 - > 5/5

A very lyrically dense and impressive pop album. I really enjoyed the instrumentals and Joni's voice. Some songs went on a bit too long but it was all around good. 4/5

A pretty OK album. It's pretty forgettable outside of that beautiful flue in Orange Skies. Not enough to round it up. 2.4/5 - > 2/5

This really warmed up to me throughout the end of the first listen and into the second. They have great musical talent and the singers voice is animated and interesting. Some really great songs on here and some that fade a bit, but I'm generally impressed. 3.7/5 - > 4/5

Pretty good! Our house stuck out like a sore thumb a bit but many of the songs were interesting and generally well crafted. Just a tad boring now and again. 3/5

Had to chew on this one for a few days. It's a little bit of a spotty album, with some areas being very lush and invigorating and other moments being relatively uninteresting trip-hop. The spoken word bits are OK. I like the chanting. All around an interesting experience. 3/5

Wow, this was not good. Definitely sang like a number of B sides after the songs Tony Dancer and Levon. A weird country twang, inconsistent and forgettable songs and a weird reflection on folks who are Native American from an englishman? Really disappointing album put here for the singles. 1/5

A pretty good prog album. No songs that left me speechless, but pleasant to listen to. 3/5

This one took a few listens for me to warm up to it. Originally I thought her voice was jarring and I really didn't like the song Birdsong, but after a few listens her voice was unique and I appreciated every song (except birdsong). 3.5/5 - > 4/5

I can't in good consciousness say I enjoyed this marathon of an album, but I have respect for the impact it had on the Drum & Bass genre and it didn't sound awful. 2/5

I usually don't like post punk, but that kept it pretty interesting. Some electronics mixed in and performative vocals kept it listenable. Not bad. 2.6/5 - > 3/5

I promised my wife I'd give this album a 1 because James Taylor's voice has always creeped her out. She describes his shallow weak vocals as "singing like he doesn't have a throat" (I don't disagree). The instrumentals were passable most of the time, but otherwise found this dull with his singing being what pulled it down further. 1.4/5 - > 1/5

An exceptionally dull album. Some nice instrumentals here and there, but generally this could be made by anyone. 2/5

My hopes were up a bit after the last album I got from Madonna on this like (like a prayer) and how critics generally praised this release. Honestly, I found it pretty mundane, and derivative of other artists in the 90s electronic and trip hop space I'd rather be listening to. Some good moments (especially in the beginning) but all around a pretty drab listen. 2/5

I was expecting more from this, but it was o.k. Really just that. Kinda felt empty and not in a good way. Some decent songs here though. 2.5/5 - > 3/5

It's taken me days to fully absorb this one. Very impressive listen that has a pull to it. This will be in my rotation for the year for sure. 5/5

My god this is in need of auditory viagra - might have been the softest soft-rock I've ever heard. It's like they thought Discipline era King Crimson and the Police were far too experimental. I wanted to rate this a 1 because it sickens me that this is in the 1001 list where there are >10 million albums in existence, but the ambient bits warmed me up a tad at the very end. 1.5/5 -> 2/5

Relatively unremarkable album with a few standout tracks and many that have become very dated. 2/5

Pretty good indie album that sounds very similar to Father John Misty. Will I listen to it again? Probably not. But good enough when it's on. 3/5

A pretty weak alt rock/post punk album. Some OK moments but generally this was not an ultra enjoyable listen. 2/5

While this is a good album, it certainly lacks the polish on her later releases. I especially liked the tracks Venom and Wounds. 3/5

Some very interesting, cool moments. Also, some extremely tacky and cheesy moments. All around not bad and I enjoyed the jazz and electronic elements. 3/5

"Wonderbread: the album". Very standard folk with little in the way of surprises. 3/5

I listened to this album almost four times to figure out what I thought about it - Its OK. I hear a lot of promise when the group is really playing hard rock on... Lose Control and Darkside Light side, but everything in the middle is generally pretty toothless pop/alt rock with a noise lean. There are a couple standout moments in the middle: I'd Give You Anything is nice and loud, the strings on Oh Yeah are pleasant though the song is repetitive. All around not bad but really wished the band just went for it. 3/5

A progressive rock masterpiece. 5/5

Other than the important social commentary, I'm not usually into old school hip hop. This album started strong but very much dragged in the middle with repetitive beats and samples. Bring the Noize was just what I needed to snap out of it, and rounded the album up a bit. 2.7/5 - > 3/5

It's like someone's uncle from Essex stole the karaoke mic for a half hour and slowly got drunker and drunker while preforming. This at no point was an enjoyable listen. 1/5

While post-grunge has to be one of the WORST musical successors of all time, spewing out shit bands like Bush, Nickelback, Creed, Staind, Puddle of Mudd, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Shinedown, Seether, and Matchbox Twenty; I have to give this album sine street cred for it's historical significance. Dave Grohl creating this entirely on his own and finishing within a month is insane. Makes me a proud Seattleite to see how for the FF have gone, even having their own stand in Jojo. While the movement they created is one of the worst, I appreciate this album as a relic of the time. 3/5

I love me some grunge and grew up in Seattle but have never listened to Sleater-Kinney before - that was really good! Nice hooks and I love the lead vocalists voice. Some songs were forgettable but this is a group I'd be curious to listen to more. 4/5

A discount Beatles knockoff group from the US - Much less personality and attention to detail. Very very meh. 2/5

Dad rock doesn't typically do it for me, but this was much more interesting a listen than other Who records I've listened to. Some lulls, but an even mix of 3s and 4s. 3.5/5 - > 4/5

Honestly, I like both electronic music and trip hop and this album doesn't scratch either itch. Some interesting moments at the beginning and end of the album but otherwise pretty lacking. 2/5

The shoegazy elements of this album were OK, but the "funk" was nonexistent other than some bass passages - mostly sounded like badly sung punk/post punk other than a few moments. 2/5

Pretty impressively built and executed album. Good sequencing, varied song styles, catchy hooks, great instrumentals. The only thing holding it back it some of the middle tracks are a tad forgettable and have uninteresting concepts. All around a good album. 4/5

Uninteresting muzak with only a few enjoyable moments. 2/5

A super solid album from start to finish. Pretty distinct and interesting, with some decent heaviness. Run to the Hills was a pleasant surprise. 4/5

Lush orchestrations and a interesting voice. Some moments were a little sleepy but overall this was a memorable album. 3.7/5 -> 4/5

I wish I could listen to this album for the first time again. SOAD is just stacked with talent. Amazing performances, lyrics and a welcome break from the usual English rock crap this list is saturated with. 5/5

A pretty good prog album mostly lifted by Tom Sawyer and YYZ. 3/5

I was astounded by how many hits were on this record. I had heard about it for years but was still impressed. A couple of forgettable tracks in the middle but this is absolutely an icon of the 90s. 4/5

I went in with the lowest expectations, but was pleasantly surprised. The first half of the album has some super interesting and memorable tracks, but it really lost the momentum at that point. 3/5

Really bland album that would deserve a spot on the "1001 Albums You Don't Need to Listen to Before You Die" list. Cheesy songs, annoying vocals - Happy Mondays is not my cup of tea. 2/5

I liked a few of the more experimental moments but generally this fell mostly flat for me. The vocal snippets were hit or miss. 2/5

I really have mixed feelings on this album. I've listened for years and thought I liked it OK but then I took it song by song: 1. Jenny Was a Friend of Mine 5 2. Mr. Brightside 4 3. Smile Like You Mean It 2 4. Somebody Told Me 4 5. All These Things That I've Done 3 6. Andy, You're a Star 1 7. On Top 2 8. Change Your Mind 2 9. Believe Me Natalie 2 10. Midnight Show 2 11. Everything Will Be Alright 2 Very front-loaded for me. That, and I'm a basic bitch and only really like the singles and hits ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I really don't enjoy Brandon Flowers' voice or that they put him so high on the mix over the music. Ah well. 2.6/5 -> 3/5

Pretty good; sad about Karen. 3/5

This list has made me realize I have more of an appreciation for Reggae than I thought before - unfortunately this album is nowhere close to many others on this list. It's repetivite, Peter's vocal delivery is pretty shallow, and there are very few memorable moments. The piano is very nice throughout but otherwise not that impressive. 2/5

Honestly, this sounds like a collection of B-sides dropped from other projects. No cohesion ordirection; jazz rap, funk, punk, psychedelic jams, chanting, 90s hip hop... The list goes on. None of it is particularly bad, but the song Sabotage isn't able to keep this whole album afloat. 2/5

This was an interesting one - Indian, classical, electronic. The first half of this album was crazy good, the second half was fine. I'll certainly keep coming back though. 3.5/5 -> 4/5

An absolute classic - the sound of the PNW in the 90s. Love every moment of In Utero. 5/5

My issue with this album is that while it has nice instrumentals throughout, it utterly lacks a unique identity nor focus. The sequencing seems to be hit or miss and the vocals are entirely plain. Can't say this screams "must listen" but almost OK enough to be a 3. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

This one took me days to fully absorb. What an ambitious and well structured project that seems to show such a progression. The first half exploring identity/lust is just non stop bops. I was floored by Beyoncés rapping on the first half of partition before the beat switch. Unfortunately the love/infatuation era was pretty weak: jealous and rocket were just OK, Mine was garbage with a shit drake feature, and XO is an abysmal early 2000/2010s era poprock throwaway ala imagine dragons or kings of leon. These four tracks really did this album dirty. Flawless is pretty good with a nice meaning, superpower is pleasant and the frank ocean feature is well used, and Heaven really starts to bring everything to a close. But Blue is an absolutely outstanding closer. All around this was an intricately crafted and well produced album with a few duds (and one skip) in the middle. 4/5

Pleasant and talented guitar work on the final, posthumous album of a local legend with international reach. The songs were a tad repetitive and there weren't many standout moments but not bad. 3/5

While Sufjan is great at structuring intricate and lush instrumentals, I find his christian leanings preachy and the songs to listen a bit pretentious. Illinois is also a bit bloated, with many of the songs on the second half of the album not feeling necessary. A good album, but flawed nonetheless. 3/5

This wasn't bad. Muddy is a killer vocalist and really stole the show. Unfortunately many of the songs didn't have much vibrance or take me back to the live environment (like the 1956 Ellington at Newport). 3/5

It bamboozles me that someone was thinking of a list of 1001 MUST LISTEN albums and this was what came to mind. It truly sounds like an AI genererated 80s rock album. Wall to wall paint by the numbers rock. Nothing unique, nothing special, no distinct personality, weak instrumentals, and an opening and closing track that are utterly unremarkable. Honestly the 38 mins felt much much longer. Love Removal Machine is not enough to salvage this generic nothing of an album. 1/5

Pretty meh. The vocals were the toughest part, but the rough around the edges garage esthetic is also not for me. 2/5

I found this album atrocious. A mediocre opening two tracks, cheesy/stupid lyrics throughout, a reliance on medieval and circus music? Just when there is a nice ethereal musical moment it is immediately dashed away when he opens his mouth. Very unessential listen. 1.4/5 - > 1/5

I typically enjoy my jazz with more teeth but this was pretty good for bossa nova. 3/5

One or two interesting songs cannot redeem this bloated, uninspired slog of an album. Tedious samples, very forgettable songs. Not for me. 1.4/5 - > 1/5

My two takeaways from this album: 1) Maxwell has sex 2) Maxwell wants me to have sex 2/5

A very solid early metal album. Not cheesy, great instrumentals and Ozzy had a great voice 😥 enjoyed a fair bit. 4/5

Some tracks were pretty dated and uninteresting, and some were super lyrically complex and continued to be relevant. Not a bad listen overall. 3/5

My god, thrash jazz is something I didn't expect to hear on this list. Such exciting chaos, it's like a jazz fever dream. A constant barrage of noise that was pretty ahead of it's time. 5/5

A pleasant enough listen. A pretty understated album. Good opener, pretty weak closer. Bit bad. 3/5

Not horrible. I liked their vocals and beats, but the album dragged on about 20 mins too long. By the end I had lost interest. Pretty good at the beginning though. 2.7/5 - > 3/5

A pretty meh album. Some songs were strongish and others entirely forgettable. The little vocal snippets throughout didn't have much impact. 2.6/5 - > 3/5

An absolute banger from front to back. Life's a Bitch is one of the most quotable songs of all time. 5/5

This album reminds me of the time my Serbian friend Milos drove me to a Death Grips concert in San Francisco. We pile into his old, brown Mercedes-Benz with a orange leather interior. The ignition sputters on and the car grumbles to life, opening the vents and blasting hot air into the car (Milos always kept the car a hellish temperature, for whatever reason). As I settle in to the soft leather seat, I hear chanting mixed in with the hum of the engine and fsssh of the forced air. It's an album of Hare Krishna chants. He raises the volume with a twist of a cracked knob and we roll into the darkening streets of Palo Alto. We drive in moderate silence for about an hour, only occasionally reflecting on the work day before, a movie we were interested in seeing (he made me watch "A Serbian Film" at one point, would not recommend), but were mostly silent under the mantra: "Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare" endlessly looping. I remember being taken aback initially. Milos was most certainly not any form of Buddhist, and at the time I felt that the music was mellowing out the vibes I wanted to feel before the DG show. But in the end we were both transfixed. We park downtown and attend the concert which was fast-paced, phenomenal and LOUD. I left the show mostly unscathed (just a fall or two in the mosh). Milos developed a diagnosis of tinnitus, expected to be lifelong. We drove home in a dark silence. In the subsequent weeks we saw each other less and less, then inevitably both moved away and never spoke again. This album elicited those memories in a palpable way. While the context, culture and music is different than the Hare Krishna album above, the goal is to be enveloped by the music to be taken to a place of thought and reflection. Nusrat Fateg Ali Khan certainly did that. And while it's not a perfect album, his voice is beautiful and impactful and I believe he achieved his purpose. 4/5

I'm not a huge punk guy but this was pretty good. A very Jim Morrison-esque voice and some catchy songs. Not groundbreaking but better than I expected. 3/5

Though it's not as impressive as Dummy and Portishead, Third is beautiful in it's own way. It masters the art of subtlety across the track list. The sequencing is also top notch. Knocking it down a tad because several of the songs are closer to a 3 or 4, but a great listen nonetheless. 4.3/5 - > 4/5 Also, if you're a fan of Portishead's work and are reading this, do yourself a favor and listen to their Roseland NYC Live album. It's filled with swelling strings, deep bass, and of course Beth's haunting voice over trip-hop record scratches. It's something to behold.

I have learned I really don't like Lou Reed going through this list, but this was better than many of his other works. It was more refined and subtle than his other works. 3/5