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Album	You	Global	Diff
Homework Daft Punk	5	3.29	+1.71
Garbage Garbage	5	3.38	+1.62
Licensed To Ill Beastie Boys	5	3.55	+1.45
Live At The Regal B.B. King	5	3.67	+1.33
Gold Ryan Adams	4	2.83	+1.17
Siamese Dream The Smashing Pumpkins	5	3.83	+1.17
Arc Of A Diver Steve Winwood	4	2.88	+1.12
Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy	4	2.88	+1.12

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Black Sabbath Black Sabbath	1	3.82	-2.82
Station To Station David Bowie	1	3.69	-2.69
Back At The Chicken Shack Jimmy Smith	1	3.38	-2.38
The Chronic Dr. Dre	1	3.32	-2.32
If I Could Only Remember My Name David Crosby	1	3.07	-2.07
Back To Black Amy Winehouse	2	4.02	-2.02
Hearts And Bones Paul Simon	1	3.02	-2.02
Ctrl SZA	1	2.92	-1.92
Elephant The White Stripes	2	3.85	-1.85
A Little Deeper Ms. Dynamite	1	2.82	-1.82

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Artist	Albums	Average
Pink Floyd	2	5
Beatles	2	5

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Paul Simon	4, 1

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Hearts And Bones

Paul Simon · 1 likes

1/5

This album has the stupidest lyrics I’ve ever heard. “Allergies” and “Cars are Cars” too the list.

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The Wall

Pink Floyd

5/5

Iconic for me. I could listen to the whole album with each song in a row or pick and choose. The best.

Ramones

3/5

The fathers of punk rock! All the same beat! Love it.

Hunky Dory

David Bowie

3/5

The lead hit is all I really know. Never been a true fan. Mid rating.

Graceland

Paul Simon

4/5

Classic and can’t go wrong.

American Idiot

Green Day

4/5

Classic anti-establishment political album.

Van Halen

4/5

Eddie’s a true talent for sure. One of the best ever.

Appetite For Destruction

Guns N' Roses

2/5

Never have been a fan nor will I ever be a fan.

Songs In The Key Of Life

Stevie Wonder

4/5

I think this is by far Stevie Wonder’s best album ever made. The classic harmonica songs made for easy listening. The most popular songs just take me back to my Moms station wagon reminding me of those classic ‘70s songs that would pop up on the radio. The theme for me was all about love.

White Blood Cells

The White Stripes

3/5

Well unlike the last album this one flew by! This album came out while I was still in college. I have not listened to it’s entire length before because to me the White Stripes are known for their singles; Fell In Love With a Girl and We’re Going to Be Friends were memorable.

Immigrés

Youssou N'Dour

3/5

Greatest musician in Senegal’s history. Super soulful. Looks like this album put him on the map. Not something I crave to listen to. Truly African.

Third

Soft Machine

1/5

So I read that this album plays a significant role in what rock ‘n’ roll was to become. I’m glad it’s over! Super hard to listen to.

Armed Forces

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

3/5

It’s okay. Not really into Costello. There are a few songs on here that I’d consider cult classics. I’m just not a huge fan.

Debut

Björk

3/5

I was a huge Sugarcubes fan. Bjork has a very unique and intoxicating voice. I’ll rate this at the midway point because it’s her first solo album and I feel she gets better after this one.

Get Behind Me Satan

The White Stripes

2/5

No more Jack White, please!

Devotional Songs

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

3/5

Cool drum beats. Never heard Pakistani music before except for maybe in movies. I know it’s not true but it sounds like Native American music with what sounds like chanting.

Maxinquaye

Tricky

2/5

Interesting! Odd mix. Unique introduction of flute and small guitar rifts, with electric keyboard mixed with lyrics like, “I fuck you in the ass just for a laugh.” Not my thing.

Ragged Glory

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

4/5

I enjoyed this album. Really heavy with electric guitar. His jams are pretty long too. For 1990 he’s starting his own unique musical path. This album came out the same time as all the grunge stuff I recall.

You've Come a Long Way Baby

Fatboy Slim

4/5

A lot of these songs are very familiar. College years and in particular and this brings back memories of architecture studio. Right here, right now and Praise You were regulars. And this is my go-to genre.

Led Zeppelin II

Led Zeppelin

5/5

Love this album. Takes me back to many memories.

Ctrl

SZA

1/5

Hated it. Sorry!

Let's Stay Together

Al Green

4/5

Sexual, soothing, warm, music that soothes the soul. I can’t think of another artists that evokes that feeling. Barry White falls in that category too. This album is such a treat.

Tragic Songs of Life

The Louvin Brothers

3/5

So I hear a lot of this type of music where I live in the heart of bluegrass. And although I do now have an appreciation for it, the genre is not something that I seek. These brothers are expert harmonizers.

Meat Is Murder

The Smiths

3/5

Love The Smiths. Not a big fan of this album but still enjoyed it. Morrisey has such a unique voice.

Guero

Beck

4/5

Love me some Beck. This album was one that I didn’t listen to all of the time but has some great beats and classics. Such a unique take on song construction.

Arc Of A Diver

Steve Winwood

4/5

So many songs on here that I know. Cool synthesizer sounds. I could listen to it again.

Power In Numbers

Jurassic 5

3/5

For hip hop, which I’m not a fan of, I could actually tolerate this one. Seems like they were early on and do some old school rapping. I’m right in the middle at 2.5 stars.

The Downward Spiral

Nine Inch Nails

4/5

Graduated high school in 1991 when this album came out. Got to be one of the most influential albums during this time. Just for that alone I’m marking it high.

Madman Across The Water

Elton John

4/5

Classic!

The White Album

Beatles

5/5

I have never listened to this album all the way through. I know pretty much all of the songs. Such a classic!

Born In The U.S.A.

Bruce Springsteen

4/5

Just not a fan of this guy. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great album with iconic groundbreaking songs. I was 11 years old. I rank it over halfway because I know this albums place in history.

Stardust

Willie Nelson

3/5

Different Class

Pulp

2/5

Ágætis Byrjun

Sigur Rós

2/5

Alright I guess.

Back At The Chicken Shack

Jimmy Smith

1/5

Another Music In A Different Kitchen

Buzzcocks

3/5

Sounds like a mix between the Dead Milkmen and The Clash. Maybe inspired punksters?

Synchronicity

The Police

4/5

Lovely. Fond memories. Fantastic drums and this is the Police’s best work.

Vincebus Eruptum

Blue Cheer

3/5

It’s like a cross between early heavy metal and blues. Wow! Very interesting.

Moon Safari

Air

4/5

This album is right down my ally. Go to style. Love it.

James Brown Live At The Apollo

James Brown

4/5

This album sounds so uplifting. I’ve never been a James Brown fan and was first exposed while watching the Rocky movies as a kid with Living in America. He sounds so power and inspiring.

Step In The Arena

Gang Starr

3/5

Slow and low early 90’s hip-hop style. Almost an inspiration for Will Smith. Not my go-to music genre but can appreciate their place in history.

Talking Heads 77

Talking Heads

4/5

Unreal that this 1977. I’m only familiar with a few songs. Good to hear them all. Very much a classic.

Face to Face

The Kinks

3/5

Not my band. Really heard sounds like John Lennon and The Rolling Stones. Karen said she saw a Kinks show in the ‘80s.

S&M

Metallica

2/5

No comment.

Live At The Regal

B.B. King

5/5

Reminds me so much of my trip to Memphis recently with my brothers. Experiencing his blues club and imagining him play on his own stage makes me have more respect for who he was what he left to the whole world.

Bad Company

3/5

Well, I knew more songs than I thought I would on that album. I know the band. I know their sound. An original hard rock supergroup.

Station To Station

David Bowie

1/5

I just don’t like this coke head! Nor do I like his music. Never have. Sorry!

Mermaid Avenue

Billy Bragg

3/5

I’m a Wilco fan but not necessarily a Bragg fan. But can see the influences and similarities. Mid way ranked.

Deep Purple In Rock

Deep Purple

2/5

Not a fan. Before my time.

Back To Black

Amy Winehouse

2/5

Also 2 stars.

Hearts And Bones

Paul Simon

1/5

This album has the stupidest lyrics I’ve ever heard. “Allergies” and “Cars are Cars” too the list.

Exile On Main Street

The Rolling Stones

2/5

Not my fave.

She's So Unusual

Cyndi Lauper

4/5

Classic 80s sounds. Overall it’s a great album.

Neon Bible

Arcade Fire

4/5

Really enjoyed the drums in this one. Really unique.

Blue Lines

Massive Attack

3/5

Not the Album or songs I know from Massive Attack. Easy to listen to.

Tank Battles

Dagmar Krause

2/5

Pretty hard to listen to.

Low-Life

New Order

4/5

Karen sang every one of these songs as I was playing it. She said you’d find her on the dance floor with this album. The last song being her favorite.

Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury

The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy

4/5

Interesting. And super political. And although produced in the early 90s all of his topics are still relevant today. Some even worse today than they were back then.

Automatic For The People

R.E.M.

4/5

This album and Out of Time are the two albums that defined REM for me. They were both recorded around the time of high school graduation.

Liquid Swords

GZA

3/5

Very unique in the way they sampled the movie into this. I didn’t think I’d like it but it grew on me.

At Newport 1960

Muddy Waters

4/5

My brothers quote, “Muddy Waters is as blues as blues gets.”

Survivor

Destiny's Child

2/5

Never really been a fan.

Slanted And Enchanted

Pavement

3/5

Illinois

Sufjan Stevens

3/5

Hard to listen to, in the beginning. But surprised about the few songs that I recognized.

Abbey Road

Beatles

5/5

Classic! Last one is a good one! All I can say.

The Rise & Fall

Madness

3/5

I only knew a couple of these songs. Classic 80s. Karen of course knew of the band again. Dance dance dance.

Make Yourself

Incubus

3/5

These guys make it hard to figure out if it’s heavy metal or alternative they’re making. I guess that’s why it’s on the list. Plus the 3 top 10s. This is a college album for me.

Music

Madonna

3/5

Quite a bit of musical genres in this one. Another end of college days for me. Know the album well.

British Steel

Judas Priest

2/5

Couple of songs that I knew but never will I be a heavy metal fan.

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

The Smashing Pumpkins

4/5

Love this band. Fan from the first album. This one though, has its ups and downs.

Elephant

The White Stripes

2/5

Uhhhgg! The White Stripes again. No more!

Homework

Daft Punk

5/5

Revolutionary!

Duck Stab/Buster & Glen

The Residents

2/5

Ahhhh; couldn’t get into it. Think the Gorrillaz took inspiration? Or maybe the Talking Heads?

Pink Moon

Nick Drake

4/5

Timeless!

Can't Buy A Thrill

Steely Dan

4/5

Another station wagon classic.

Cloud Nine

The Temptations

2/5

I don’t know a lot of these songs. Before my time really.

Moondance

Van Morrison

4/5

Great album. Fantastic voice, emotional lyrics.

Here's Little Richard

Little Richard

3/5

👍🏼

To Pimp A Butterfly

Kendrick Lamar

2/5

It was okay

Garbage

5/5

One of my go to bands back then. Not my favorite album though. I mean you’ve got Butch Vig! He had his hands in Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Sonic Youth. Can’t go wrong with that guy. Love Shirley too; she makes them so unique.

Duck Rock

Malcolm McLaren

2/5

Not really a fan of this. African, hip hop, Caribbean montage crazy ass mix.

Goo

Sonic Youth

4/5

Really enjoyed this album. Had not listened to its entirety in some time. Such a cool transition between grunge and alt-rock.

The Bones Of What You Believe

CHVRCHES

4/5

I was surprised as to how much I enjoyed this album. I was doubtful because The Mother We Share is so overplayed.

Licensed To Ill

Beastie Boys

5/5

This one one made me crank the volume!!!

More Songs About Buildings And Food

Talking Heads

3/5

Some good, some not so good.

Gold

Ryan Adams

4/5

Big fan of the music. But such an asshole.

AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted

Ice Cube

2/5

😶

All Things Must Pass

George Harrison

3/5

First time to completely listen to the whole album. Lots of jam music.

Chirping Crickets

Buddy Holly & The Crickets

3/5

Not my cup of tea. 2.5 ⭐️

Tracy Chapman

4/5

Always a good song writer, great singer and super popular. Might be a 2 to 3 hit wonder. But she definitely has talent.

The World is a Ghetto

War

3/5

I did not expect that type of sound from 1973. Billboards Album of the Year as well.

Shaft

Isaac Hayes

2/5

Hmmmmm. movie soundtrack and mostly instrumental. Why on this list? Just for the one song?

If I Could Only Remember My Name

David Crosby

1/5

Didn’t like this one.

Eagles

3/5

Some songs good and some not so good. Overall a decent listen.

The Bends

Radiohead

3/5

This is not my go to Radiohead album but I enjoyed it. I think it’s the ballads that throw me off on this one.

Either Or

Elliott Smith

2/5

Black Sabbath

1/5

Not of fan of heavy metal. Or even the beginnings of the genre.

The Number Of The Beast

Iron Maiden

2/5

Not me.

The Chronic

Dr. Dre

1/5

I am not so sure I had to listen to this before I die.

Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd

5/5

Always will be one of my favorites. Have listed hundreds of times.

A Little Deeper

Ms. Dynamite

1/5

Nope

Tago Mago

Can

2/5

So this is krautrock. I hear synthesized music and to be honest a psychedelic style that I’m not accustomed to.

Da Capo

Love

3/5

Interesting listen for sure. Not so much into the psychedelic stuff but I heard lots of jazz, punk and rock music styles. And this album was released in 1966. I’m sure this influenced generations.

Who's Next

The Who

4/5

Easy to listen to. Classic album.

Hard Again

Muddy Waters

3/5

I liked it. It’s the beginnings. And if it wasn’t for my little brothers interest I probably would have ignored it.

Dookie

Green Day

3/5

Channel Orange

Frank Ocean

2/5

Siamese Dream

The Smashing Pumpkins

5/5

Probably listened to this album over 500 times.