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Album	You	Global	Diff
Gold Ryan Adams	5	2.84	+2.16
Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind) Loretta Lynn	5	2.97	+2.03
1989 Taylor Swift	5	3.27	+1.73
Inspiration Information Shuggie Otis	5	3.27	+1.73
The Yes Album Yes	5	3.31	+1.69
Tommy The Who	5	3.34	+1.66
The World is a Ghetto War	5	3.35	+1.65
xx The xx	5	3.37	+1.63
Come Away With Me Norah Jones	5	3.39	+1.61
Cloud Nine The Temptations	5	3.41	+1.59

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Rain Dogs Tom Waits	1	3.2	-2.2
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts Brian Eno	1	2.79	-1.79
The Velvet Underground & Nico The Velvet Underground	2	3.62	-1.62
Heroes David Bowie	2	3.61	-1.61
Surfer Rosa Pixies	2	3.5	-1.5
Public Image: First Issue Public Image Ltd.	1	2.43	-1.43
Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea PJ Harvey	2	3.38	-1.38
Live At Leeds The Who	2	3.33	-1.33
Raw Power The Stooges	2	3.32	-1.32
Homework Daft Punk	2	3.29	-1.29

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Artist	Albums	Average
Miles Davis	2	5

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Artist	Ratings
The Who	5, 5, 2

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James Brown Live At The Apollo

James Brown

5/5

You just can’t beat the work of the “hardest man in show business.” This is such a unique moment in the transition from big band to funk, making heavy use of a full brass band. It was interesting that the curators chose a live album rather than one of his more produced works, but it’s fitting, since he really made live albums successful in a time when they were mostly duds. it was really cool to hear him interact with the audience, and this was my first time listening through this particular album. Not only is his music phenomenal for pure enjoyment, but you have to respect the man’s ability to break out of the gospel mold, impact culture at large, and largely break out of the segregated nature of the music industry!

Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea

PJ Harvey

2/5

This is not my cup of tea. The vocals, the lyrics, and the instrumentation all felt tired and uninteresting

Let's Stay Together

Al Green

5/5

Rhythmic, soulful, classic, seductive- this album has it all! Except an ending. For all his many talents, Al Green cannot end a song.

My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts

Brian Eno

1/5

A strange blend of blade runner soundtrack, mad scientist delivering a sermon, and hari krishna worship, this album did not have much appeal for me. Very experimental, with diverse ethnic influences and eclectic instrumentation, but unfortunately without regard to aesthetics

Supa Dupa Fly

Missy Elliott

4/5

Overall, a well done collaboration. At its height this album features well written lyrics and plays with syncopation and other rhythms while staying melodically enjoyable. On the other hand, 50% of the album is repetitive and uninteresting, and could be cut without significantly impacting the whole

Channel Orange

Frank Ocean

4/5

Chill, enjoyable album typical of early 2010s rnb/hip hop featuring simple samples and a strong emphasis on aesthetically pleasing lead vocals in the style of John legend.

The Cars

4/5

Overall very enjoyable rock album perfect for grooving. Good variation of songs within the genre, with some true foot tappers! The album benefits from strong, driving rhythm guitar and prominent percussion.

Rain Dogs

Tom Waits

1/5

The infamous “pirate” album, with none of the fun of sea shanties. This is an album only a music critic could love. I couldn’t make it all the way through a single song.

The Scream

Siouxsie And The Banshees

3/5

A pivotal album which influenced the post punk scene, it has some innovative use of effects and guitar. There are some bright spots in the album, but I generally found it lackluster and uninteresting compared to later efforts in the genre

Homework

Daft Punk

2/5

No doubt, a pivotal album for DJs everywhere, emphasizing simple, repetitive patterns of drum beats, base notes, and effects. However, far too repetitive for my liking.

Machine Head

Deep Purple

4/5

I don’t often listen to metal, but found this album surprisingly enjoyable. Vocals and instrumentation worked together seamlessly

Henry's Dream

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

2/5

I really wanted to like this album, since nick cave has such a devoted following as a lyricist and original musician. But while the recording, instrumentation, and effects were often innovative, on my first listen I didn’t find his lyrics to be extraordinary, and his grating voice made the album all but unlistenable.

The Grand Tour

George Jones

4/5

George jones is the real deal! Classic country with all the acoustic and slide guitar you could ask for, with some witty lyrics thrown in on the side!

Beauty And The Beat

The Go-Go's

4/5

This is great pop! Really enjoyed this!

Heroes

David Bowie

2/5

Bowie has some truly wonderful music! This isn’t it.

Djam Leelii

Baaba Maal

3/5

Fly Or Die

N.E.R.D

2/5

Dire Straits

5/5

All Mod Cons

The Jam

4/5

Im not a big punk guy (others may disagree) but I found this album really enjoyable! Good guitar riffs and enough variation in style to keep things interesting! The jam’s admiration for the who definitely shines through

Mama Said Knock You Out

LL Cool J

4/5

This album was surprisingly enjoyable! A fun stepping stone from 80s hip hop to 90s rap with classically self-inflated and hypersexualized lyrics (compensating much?) with a judicious use of sampling. Overall a fun album, if not one I’m likely to return to.

Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)

Loretta Lynn

5/5

The quintessential breakup album by the queen of country. This is everything.

My Generation

The Who

5/5

It’s very good, so I’m sorry to say. But nobody does the Beatles like the Beatles. Cute to see the who try, though.

The Slim Shady LP

Eminem

3/5

Impressive lyrics and rhythm. I have to respect Eminem’s rapping ability, as well as his commitment to this concept album. I enjoy some morbid humor, but this was altogether too dark and deranged for me to enjoy it much. Respect, but won’t be returning for another listen.

Infected

The The

3/5

I was pleasantly surprised by this cross between Men at Work and Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Aside from the heavy use of synth and distortion that is required for an 80’s album, it also seemingly tries to fit in every other instrument, from xylophone to harmonica. It is very much a product of its milieu, and I fail to see much that it offers in terms of originality. It was better than the band name, album cover, and reviews led me to believe. But I won’t be coming back for another listen. Not my cup of tea.

The Modern Dance

Pere Ubu

2/5

Avante garde. The modern art of music. Not my cup of tea.

Back In Black

AC/DC

5/5

The perfect soundscape for driving through the home of the 101st ABN DIV in my truck. It may be overplayed, but man, this album has some incredible guitar licks!

Crosby, Stills & Nash

5/5

Great guitar work and harmonies. This album consists of morose 70s folk that never quite distinguishes itself from Simon and Garfunkel. But it’s an enjoyable listen, nonetheless

Make Yourself

Incubus

3/5

Altogether bland album that imo fails to distinguish itself from the late 90s/early 2000s soundscape. The only standout song was “I miss you” due to the raw vocals, which I appreciated.

Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols

3/5

I’m a product of my time, and the subversive nature of punk rock is lost on me. Sadly, it all ends up sounding the same. Something for me to work on, but in the meantime I probably won’t be seeking out this album for additional listens

Tommy

The Who

5/5

A bit of a marathon, but managed to stay varied and interesting throughout. The who has really come into their own by this album, and I love it!

All Things Must Pass

George Harrison

4/5

Foo Fighters

5/5

Let's Get It On

Marvin Gaye

5/5

Power In Numbers

Jurassic 5

5/5

Excellent. This is pure hip hop. Very versatile mood- good for everything from working out to chilling with a cup of tea

Blood And Chocolate

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

3/5

Not awful, but not great. Reminds me of an album of bob dylan b-sides if Dylan were the frontman for a garage band. There were some catchy tunes, but not enough to bring me back.

Public Image: First Issue

Public Image Ltd.

1/5

Kind Of Blue

Miles Davis

5/5

Simply the best of jazz

The Yes Album

Yes

5/5

Equal parts David Bowie and doc Watson. Freaking awesome!

I Should Coco

Supergrass

4/5

Brothers In Arms

Dire Straits

4/5

Suzanne Vega

3/5

There’s some great instrumentation in this album, buried underneath her lackluster singing. It would be better without the vocals.

Treasure

Cocteau Twins

3/5

That was weird.

Kid A

Radiohead

3/5

Hail To the Thief

Radiohead

4/5

Let It Bleed

The Rolling Stones

5/5

Raw Power

The Stooges

2/5

Songs Of Love And Hate

Leonard Cohen

4/5

I love and hate old Leonard. He’s such a poet, but not much of a singer. He clearly needed a therapist though.

Guero

Beck

3/5

Go it alone was pretty good. The rest of the album was entirely forgettable

The World is a Ghetto

War

5/5

What a great soul album! I’d never listened though a whole war album, but I really enjoyed this!

Tanto Tempo

Bebel Gilberto

3/5

I love bossa nova, but I’m not sure this album was worth dying for. This is not my favorite bossa nova album. Not even my favorite Gilberto.

The Velvet Underground

3/5

Overrated and overall felt like a letdown. Not unlistenable, but it didn’t live up to the world changing hype

The Band

4/5

Very enjoyable folk! Quite listenable

Hard Again

Muddy Waters

5/5

This is blues as it was meant to be! Every minute of this album make you want to tap your foot and join the beat. I will definitely be coming back to this one!

The Good, The Bad & The Queen

3/5

Not unlistenable. It has its pleasant moments, but this album feels monotonous and unoriginal. I’m left unconvinced that this album has a place on this list.

Blood Sugar Sex Magik

Red Hot Chili Peppers

3/5

The worst RHCP album IMO, but the closest to British post punk, so it’s the one included in this list. At least the album includes “under the bridge,” the only song that stands out.

Goodbye And Hello

Tim Buckley

2/5

Tim has a very medieval minstrel style. He’s not my cup of tea to begin with, but the album also never seems to hit a groove.

Fever Ray

3/5

If I Should Fall From Grace With God

The Pogues

3/5

Would be great fun live in an Irish pub. Difficult to listen to more than an hour though

1989

Taylor Swift

5/5

A glorious album by the other queen of pop. Enjoyable all the way through, and with enough variation to keep it interesting

Duck Rock

Malcolm McLaren

4/5

Very cool use of diverse influences and beats from around the world

The Soft Bulletin

The Flaming Lips

4/5

Man, I do love the flaming lips! Not their best album imo, but still pretty great

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

Wilco

3/5

Wilco does have some pretty great songs, but somehow this album is able to come off as experimental, try-hard, and drab at the same time.

Live At Leeds

The Who

2/5

The Who has fine musical chops, but they’re not exactly Keats. I just don’t get the hype

Fleet Foxes

5/5

Now that’s some great millennial music, right there!

Post Orgasmic Chill

Skunk Anansie

2/5

Not great.

Gold

Ryan Adams

5/5

Awesome folk rock with impressive versatility, encompassing everything from rock to bluegrass and Americana. Loved it!

Marcus Garvey

Burning Spear

4/5

Drunk

Thundercat

4/5

Weird but groovy

São Paulo Confessions

Suba

4/5

Life Thru A Lens

Robbie Williams

3/5

Not my favorite. “Angel” was pretty decent, but the album as a whole felt monotonous and unoriginal.

The xx

5/5

This is a great, low key album. I listened through it countless times while studying back in the day, and I still think that’s its best use case- background music for studying, working, driving…

Violator

Depeche Mode

3/5

The more melodic numbers are fun, but most of the album strikes me as inoffensive, unremarkable background music blaring over your conversation in a cocktail bar in the 80s. It’s fine- I wasn’t saying anything important anyway

Shake Your Money Maker

The Black Crowes

4/5

Now we know what ac/dc would sound like doing southern rock.

Selected Ambient Works 85-92

Aphex Twin

3/5

This album is a gift to urban youth hostels everywhere. I can perhaps imagine listening to this if I wanted to relive waiting for friends in a lobby somewhere.

Hot Fuss

The Killers

5/5

Surfer Rosa

Pixies

2/5

The cover art says it all. Shock value over talent.

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

5/5

Gosh I love bob. He’s one of the best poets among all American musicians. He’s got some good chops too, but his sound does take some getting used to

Microshift

Hookworms

2/5

This album went way over my head. If there is art to it, it passed me by like a ship in the night

Cloud Nine

The Temptations

5/5

Classically wonderful

Strangeways, Here We Come

The Smiths

4/5

Dust

Screaming Trees

3/5

Not great. But they did sing gospel plow, so that’s nice

C'est Chic

CHIC

4/5

As others have noted, it’s good disco music with some great instrumentation, but every song is too long. Which is honestly pretty standard for disco. I mean, Rasputin feels about an hour long, so I think this is par for the course

Birth Of The Cool

Miles Davis

5/5

5 stars by virtue of being miles davis

Ritual De Lo Habitual

Jane's Addiction

2/5

Hot Shots II

The Beta Band

4/5

The Velvet Underground & Nico

The Velvet Underground

2/5

Honestly, not great. “There she goes again” is listenable, but the rest of the album was a slog. I guess I’m just uncultured, but I prefer music to have some aesthetic beauty

Come Away With Me

Norah Jones

5/5

Practically perfect in every way

Five Leaves Left

Nick Drake

4/5

Folksy, jazzy, and mellow. pretty good!

Californication

Red Hot Chili Peppers

4/5

Californication, around the world, and get on top are definite highlights. It’s a fun but pretty chaotic soundscape that often feels like it lacks direction. But for all that, it’s pretty good stuff

Definitely Maybe

Oasis

4/5

The sound of baggy suits, fat ties, fabulous hair, and bending like Beckham.

Green River

Creedence Clearwater Revival

5/5

This is everything folk rock was meant to be. Perfection.

Country Life

Roxy Music

4/5

I expected cheap thrills based on the album cover, but this was much better than I expected! It felt varied and experimental enough, while maintaining a unified feel and still producing an enjoyable sound. Pleasantly surprised

Inspiration Information

Shuggie Otis

5/5

Great low-key funk with some excellent guitar work! I’ll definitely be coming back to this!

Parklife

Blur

4/5

Definitely on the long side, but pretty fun for britpop

Warehouse: Songs And Stories

Hüsker Dü

2/5

This album reads like a freshman English lit paper. Boring, unoriginal, and about 3 times too long. They maybe had enough ideas for a decent single, so they made it into an entire lousy album. 2 stars due to failure to edit.