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T. RexVery derivative and uninspired. Honestly don't get how this band nearly rivaled the Beatles for a brief time
Very derivative and uninspired. Honestly don't get how this band nearly rivaled the Beatles for a brief time
Somehow calming and exciting simultaneously. Able to evoke a joy and passion for love. All I can think about is dancing at my wedding
Not bad, didn't know this album has the "Freak out!" song. Overall not that into disco
Never listened to Lorde before, overall solid. Top tracks: Liability, Perfect Places
Absolutely incredible album. My favorite from Muse. Top tracks: Knights of Cydonia, Supermassive Black Hole, City of Delusion
Very unique. Never heard alt hip-hop before, intrigued. I don't think the album is for me, but it's infectiously catchy and fun. Top tracks: After Hours, Can I Kick It?, Ham 'N' Eggs
Side one has some catchy riffs but nothing great. Side two is better but not by much. Favorite tracks: Private Life
The cover songs are better than the originals, which makes me want to listen to other songs by the original artists instead of more Rod Stewart. Top tracks: Only a Hobo, Country Comforts
Solid and fun, enjoyed the whole album. Nothing stood out, but nothing was bad
Absolutely incredible. Somehow never heard any of her songs before. Every song was fun, engaging, and enjoyable
Fun and unique sound, very easy listening. Just wish it didn't have any filler tracks; less is more Top tracks: Brimfield of Asha, We're in Yr Corner, Good to Be on the Road Back Home
A few catchy riffs, but not very good or memorable otherwise. Unfortunately generic
Very good and engaging album. Never listened to Peter Gabriel's solo career, glad to hear he's still good after Genesis. Top tracks: Solsbury Hill, Here Comes the Flood
Really can't tell if I love or hate this album. All the songs feel like they have great parts and bad parts, very torn. Top tracks: Running Up That Hill, Cloudbusting
Really surprised how much I like this album. Music is great, vocalist is very 80s corny. Might turn into a guilty pleasure album. Top tracks: Dominion, Flood I & II, Driven Like the Snow
Songs start great, but all feel the exact same. Album should have left more on the cutting room floor. Top tracks: Blues Music, Walk to Slide
Absolutely loved the album. Fun, driving, and a very easy listen. Also will never not love a concept album Top tracks: Victoria, Shangri-La, Mr. Churchill Says, Arthur
Costello's voice took some getting used to, never been much of a fan of easy listening music. Top tracks: You Tripped at Every Step, Still Too Soon to Know
Very fun and relaxing listen. Entire album was superb. Top tracks: Chan Chan, Dos Gardenias, Candela, Orgullecida
Lol, the Shrek band. Pretty decent; don't know if I'd say I loved any of it, but far from disliked. Top tracks: Beautiful Freak, Guest List, Your Lucky Day in Hell
Fantastic album. Heartfelt and entertaining songs. Love every song on the album
Honestly don't understand the hype around this album, did not enjoy. Overrated in my opinion. Listened to both US & UK versions
Pretty solid, very fun rhythm tracks. Don't know if I'd listen to regularly, but definitely could put it on in the car. Top tracks: Being the Pain, All I Need, Release Yo' Delf
Never been the biggest R&B fan, but certainly still enjoyable. A lot of the songs do feel very similar, which is unfortunate. Top tracks: Cry to Me, If You Need Me
Very nostalgic album. Peak 2000s rap-rock. Cringey, but in a fun way. Top tracks: With You, In the End, Pushing Me Away
Absolutely incredible album. Metallica is always electric, but the orchestra fits together perfectly with the band. Great performance. Top tracks: The Call of Ktulu, Master of Puppets, For Whom the Bell Tolls, The Outlaw Torn
Nice and easy listening. Nothing too noteworthy, nothing too offensive. Would make for good studying music. Top tracks: Tantos Desejos, Felicidade, Sereia
It's disco. That's about as much of a reaction that any disco album will get out of me. Still some decent/fun songs. Top tracks: He's the Greatest Dancer, We Are Family
Muzak/easy listening is fine, and this is certainly better than standard yacht-rock. The jazzy feel definitely helps it stand out. Top tracks: Deacon Blues, Josie
Was ready to not like this album at all after the first few tracks, but I was pleasantly surprised that it ended strong. Top tracks: Archives of Pain, Revol, Die in the Summertime
Very derivative and uninspired. Honestly don't get how this band nearly rivaled the Beatles for a brief time
Fantastic album. Raw unparalleled energy mixed with excellent musicianship. Top tracks: Master of Puppets, Disposable Heroes, Orion
Maybe I just didn't get it, but I honestly thought this album was terrible. Nothing else to say really
Always love returning to the roots of good music. Still sounds a little dated and Ozzy is Ozzy, but the music is fantastic. Top tracks: Black Sabbath, NIB, Evil Woman, Warning
Was a little intimidated by the 3+ hour run time, but it's absolutely worth it. Every song is fun and soothing, sweet and a little goofy
Would probably like it more if I was more into country, but fairly respectable. Tops tracks: Brass Buttons, In My Hour of Darkness
The music is superb, but I really don't like Drake as a vocalist. Unfortunate, because I feel like these songs with a better vocalist would be incredible. Top tracks: Introduction, Northern Sky, Sunday
Honestly always liked Pearl Jam the least of any of the big grunge 90s bands. That being said, this album is still really good. Top tracks: Even Flow, Jeremy, Oceans
Was expecting to hate this album. Didn't end up hating it, but still not really a fan. Just kind of feels like whatever, no real purpose to the album. Top tracks: Tooting Bec Wreck
Somehow despite always hearing about how good Jimi Hendrix is/was, I never got around to listening. Can't believe it took me this long to appreciate greatness. Top tracks: Crosstown Traffic, Voodoo Chile, Rainy Day, Dream Away/Still Raining, Still Dreaming, All Along the Watchtower, Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Nice easy listening. Nothing remarkable, but nothing too bad. Never been one for soft rock but this wasn't the worst
Very powerful and soulful album with important lyrics. Don't know if I would have listened to it before this project, so thankful for that. Top tracks: Freddie's Dead, Eddie Should Know Better, No Thing on Me
Pretty solid overall, nothing too offensive. A lot of the songs do blend together unfortunately, but the top songs stand out in a satisfying way. Top tracks: Little Wing, Layla, Thorn Tree in the Garden
I don't think I've listened to a more powerful lyricist yet on this journey. I only wish I liked Dylan's vocals more, some tracks are just a bit much. But there's no denying the passion behind every song, and I have an immense respect for this album. Top tracks: Idiot Wind, You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go, Shelter From the Storm, Buckets of Rain
I appreciate Bob Marley and the social message in his lyrics, but I don't think this album connected with me unfortunately
I really find it humorous that every time I get a new wave album from the 80s, it's either amazing or terrible. No in between. Unfortunately I thought this was terrible, none of the songs felt cohesive or like complete thoughts
Not really sure how to feel about this one. Bitter Sweet Symphony being almost a meme song is hilarious, the rest of the album was decent and a little corny. Definitely some stronger songs. Negative points for making me thinking Lucky Man was going to be an ELP cover. Top tracks: Sonnet, The Drugs Don't Work
The slower more heartfelt tracks were nice, but I'm just never going to be that interested in pop music. Especially 80s pop. Top tracks: Promise to Try, Cherish
Hilarious, bizarre, catchy, original. Absolutely incredible album from start to finish. Nothing feels like filler either. Some hidden gems that get overshadowed by the bigger songs too
+1 for sounding incredibly modern. This could have been released in 2024 and I would not have questioned it -1 for it just not being that good. The instrumental tracks were good, just too few of them Top tracks: Tides, Nadia
This may be the single worst album I've ever heard. Maybe if it was a 20 minute sample of each 4 bar loop, but almost 3 hours of the same repetitive drum beat? Legitimately embarrassing that this was released, much less got a 20th anniversary edition. Even more appalling that it's in this list
A timeless jazz classic. Combines two of my favorite things: jazz and odd meter
Really enjoyed this album. Every song feels melancholy and comforting at the same time. Very relaxing and reflective listen. Top tracks: Stolen Car, Central Reservation, Stars All Seem to Weep
Unfortunately forgettable and generic. Nothing else really to say. Reading that this band was endorsed by others like Peter Gabriel really set higher expectations, which this didn't come close to meeting
Surprisingly enjoyable, shame the Bee Gees moved away from this sound into disco. This album feels more timeless and interesting. Also could have removed some of the songs to make a perfect single LP. Top tracks: Odessa, You'll Never See My Face Again, Melody Fair
Would not have been something I normally gravitate towards, but a very easy and fun listen. I always find soul to be so relaxing. Top tracks: That Lady Pts 1&2, Summer Breeze Pts 1&2, The Highways of My Life
I found this album to be really calming and charming. I do think it would have functioned better as an EP; there is definitely a variation in the quality between some songs. Top tracks: This Is The Way, The Body Breaks, Autumn's Child
Very fun and energetic songs, excellent dance music. Unfortunately I do feel that the songs all sound the same and run together with their longer lengths, which makes it not ad enjoyable to sit and listen to
Absolutely wild in the best way. I was a little skeptical when I read that this album has a heavy use of samples, but I love how smartly they are woven into the songs. Almost feel like easter eggs. Every song is enjoyable and fun
I definitely enjoyed the first half more than the second, I prefer calmer less upbeat folk I think. Overall fine, but would rather listen to Bob Dylan for a folk fix. Top tracks: Lo and Behold, Sunny Skies, Oh Susannah
Incredible album with lyrics that are still disappointingly relevant today. 1312
Was a little disappointed that I didn't enjoy the first half of the album too much, but the second half is markedly better. Really though it just makes me want to listen to the Beatles, the solo works all feel incomplete to me. Top tracks: Let Me Roll It, Mamunia, Ninteen Hundred And Eighty Five
Let me start by saying Seven Nation Army is by no means a bad song, but is so wildly overplayed that I was not looking forward to this album. Color me surprised it's very unique. I had no idea how bluesy The White Stripes are, and there are so many better songs that 7NA on this album. Top tracks: In the Cold Cold Night, Ball and Buscuit, Little Acorns
I actually really enjoyed this album. I was expecting to like it being a prog rock fan, but in surprised how much I liked every song. Will definitely check out more Supertramp
I've never been a big punk/new wave fan, but I night be a Bjork fan. She's a phenomenal vocalist, and even if I didn't like every track on the album, I absolutely feel the energy and talent she brings. Excited to hear more if her solo career. Top tracks: Birthday, Delicious Demon, Deus
Seemingly timeless, soulful and fun. Doesn't overstay it's welcome, and every song carries a meaning and passion that's unmistakable. In a word: excellent. Top tracks: Let's Stay Together, Old Time Lovin', How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
I feel like this is my most controversial opinion - this album was not very good. It feels like baritone screaming over discordant ambience. The End was a solid song, but I didn't care for anything else. Unfortunate, after hearing about how good The Doors are since as long as I can remember
I legitimately never thought I'd find a genre that I dislike more than country, and then this project showed me EDM. Maybe I'd like it more if every song was 2 minutes instead of 8+? Monumental waste of time and incredibly boring
Overall solid album. Personally I'm not as interested in more contemporary folk music, but thus did have some noteworthy songs and was on the whole decent. Top tracks: White Winter Hymnal, Tiger Mountain Peasant Song, Blue Ridge Mountains
I don't think I can say anything about this album that hasn't already been said. Absolute masterpiece, truly a timeless classic
Honestly just sounds like knock-off beastie boys. Fine, but forgettable. The soul elements come through in a more relaxed tone compared to other rap-rock bands which does help make it a bit more unique. Top tracks: The Grave and the Constant, I Can't Get With That, We Have All the Time in the World
If I had to describe this album in one word: charming. Sarah Vaughn has an incredibly soothing and calming voice, that's also very subtley powerful and welcoming all at once. The laughter at minor mistakes during the show really makes the album feel authentic, like you're really there listening to the performance. Top tracks: Willow Weep For Me, How High the Moon, Dream
I can't explain it, but this album is really good. Which is funny, because I don't think I've ever liked anything that sounds close to CCR. I just love that it's got a groovy rock-n-roll pureness to it. Top tracks: Graveyard Train, Penthouse Pauper, Proud Mary
Honestly the first jazz album I've listened to that I wasn't completely blown away by. Some of the songs are decent, but I feel like a majority of the songs are forgettable or go on for way too long. A bit disappointing. Top tracks: Song for Sathima, Water From an Ancient Well (though it goes on way too long), The Wedding
Very different than anything I feel like I've listened to previously, in the best way. Really unique sound; some of the songs started to blend together towards the end of the album, but I'll chalk that up to my inexperienced ear. Very enjoyable listen, fun dance music. Top tracks: Aâlach Tloumouni, C'est la nuit, Imagine
I was pleasantly surprised at the depth in the songs on this album, the title track always skewed my opinion that every song would be a rock-n-roll "America is awesome" fest. But I'm pleased with the diversity in both song style and lyrics. Some powerful, fun, and just good times songs. Top tracks: I'm On Fire, Dancing in the Dark, My Hometown
A very unique twist on blues rock, being much more up-beat and dance oriented. Very enjoyable listen, although again to my untrained ear the album did start to blend together towards the end. But you can hear the fun and passion behind each sing. Top tracks: Soubour, Al Hassidi Terei, Petit Metier
I don't think I'll ever get Motorhead. Some of the riffs are okay, but Lemmy is a terrible singer and the lyrics are somehow worse. Glad they were an inspiration to other musicians, but this is a hard pass from me
I was terrified when I saw this album was actually 69 songs long, that this album would be boring and gimmicky. But I could not have been more wrong. The stylistic versatility and genre diversity really make this a compelling album. No song feels out of place, and it doesn't feel bloated despite its nearly 3 hour run time. I absolutely loved every song
I love the feel of this album, real rancher/outlaw country songs. My only complaint is that a lot of the songs and even lyrics start to feel repetitive by the end of the album. Very similar cadence with very similar themes. But still excellent overall. Top tracks: Big Iron, Cool Water, El Paso
I can't tell who the biggest "Stooge" is: me for listening to this album, the band for making this album, or the record company for producing this album. Maybe it's able to be more appreciated within the context of when it was released, but I think this album is horrible frankly
Whoever decided to put more EDM on this list needs to re-evaluate what music "needs" to be heard. I feel like since I heard one EDM album I've heard them all: droning beats with songs that don't go anywhere. At least this album wasn't 2+ hours, and the music videos for Since I Left You and Frontier Psychiatrist were fun
A very boring, almost paint-by-numbers imitation of Beatles and R&B sound. Very derivative and uninteresting
Overall I wasn't as impressed with this compared to Born in the USA. Some solid melodies and instrumental work but I didn't enjoy the harsher vocal style, felt more forced and unnatural. Top tracks: Racing in thr Street, Prove It All Night
I feel like someone should show Kings of Leon some ways to make their songs interesting. Every song feels like it has the same structure: start really strong, and never really go anywhere. Like they came up with one riff and decided that's a whole song. Props to the bass player for trying to be interesting. Top tracks: Use Somebody, Revelry
Very fun take on reggae. Could imagine listening to this by a poolside or sun bathing. Don't know if I'd listen in any other context though. Top tracks: Hey Little Rich Girl, Do Nothing, Stereotype
Timeless song after timeless song; how can you not feel relaxed after listening to this album. Powerful lyrics, fun melodies, and great words to live by. Everything is gonna be alright
Absolute masterpiece of an album. Though I personally like it the least of the I-IV Zeppelin albums, which really highlights how incredible Zeppelin's entire discography is. The bluesy tone doesn't always land for me, but this album still has some incredible songs. Top tracks: Dazed and Confused, Communication Breakdown, How Many More Times
I think Chris Cornell might be one of the greatest vocalists to ever do it. Absolute travesty he's no longer with us. One of the definitive albums of grunge and the 90s. Every song strikes a perfect balance between heavy and restrained with some excellent complexity. Overall incredible
Very unique album. I'll admit some of the weirder parts went over my head, but I did find some enjoyable tracks. I'm sure with more listens I'd enjoy it more, this is definitely not for everyone. But I definitely found it solid. Top tracks: Real Raw, Bear Witness, Halfsharkalligatorhalfman
Stevie Wonder is a musical genius. It's so easy to write formulaic love songs and have them be successful, but I can't get over how modern this album sounds. I wouldn't bat an eye if this was released today, even crazier that it's over 50 years old. Truly excellent. Top tracks: Maybe Your Baby, You've Got It Bad Girl, Superstition
I'll give the artist credit, they at least tried to make EDM interesting. Still failed of course, but the effort was commendable. Top tracks: Original, Inspection (Check One)
Very powerful and moving covers of already fantastic songs. I appreciate that she's able to make each song her own while still retaining some core parts of the songs. Top tracks: East Virginia, House of the Rising Sun, John Riley
Passionate, furious, powerful. Anytime music can upset an authoritarian regime, you know it's good. Sadly still relevant lyrics, plenty of zombies running things and inflicting terror everywhere. The musicianship is excellent as well
Solid album with a unique sound. My two biggest gripes are that I feel like there are too many filler tracks, and I don't like the song order on the album. The Happening is a phenomenal song that in my opinion should end the album. Instead it's followed by a few throwaway tracks that kill the album's momentum. A shame, because a good album is still there. Top tracks: Ana, All Over the World, The Happening
In my humble opinion, the best way to judge the greatness of a musician is how they perform live. No studio editing, no best take. Just one shot to leave it all out there. And this album is the best way to show someone that Van Morrison is an incredible musician and performer. Leave alone the songs, I love his interaction with the audience, and credits to is performing musicians. One of the best live pieces of music I think I've ever heard
Not sure how to feel about this album. It's a shame that (at least to me), everything from the late 60s just sounds like knock-off Beatles. Which unfortunately includes this album. I will give props to the lyrics, very interesting and descriptive (to a fault in some songs). Top tracks: Alone Again Or, You Set the Scene
What a musical odyssey. Powerful, driving drum beats, awe-inspiring melodies. And despite only 4 tracks, so much emotion and uniqueness between them. Absolutely incredible
I feel like I might want to go back and listen to this a second time; I really did not like the sound at the start of the album, but I was warming up to it by the end. Pointed and humorous lyrics also help make this stand out. Honestly one of the first times a punk sound hasn't completely turned me off. Top tracks: Eau D' Ballroom Dancing, Friendship Station, Dude Yr So Crazy!!
Hauntingly beautiful. Incredible diversity in tone between songs without losing consistency. Some of the greatest vocals I think I've ever heard. Every song is incredible
I always feel like III is the black sheep of the first four Zeppelin albums. Much more unplugged and raw. And while I love it for what it is, I do find that this and I are always the two I come back to the least. Need to be in a certain mood to really enjoy the whole album. Still incredible because nothing Zeppelin ever did was short of incredible, but it's never the first record I'm reaching for. Top tracks: Immigrant Song, Tangerine, That's the Way
Funny, catchy, outright bizarre sometimes. But that's what makes it fun. I feel like some of the tracks were too out there for me to really get into, but I see and appreciate the creativity and originality put into every track. A very enjoyable listen. Top tracks: The Wall Street Shuffle, The Worst Band in the World, Somewhere in Hollywood
Some catchy moments, but really hard to get past the loud brashness of the music. Chaotic in a bad way unfortunately. The singer has an awful nasally inflection as well. Overall not a very enjoyable listen