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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Bitte Orca
Dirty Projectors
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5 | 2.69 | +2.31 |
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Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
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5 | 2.91 | +2.09 |
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They Were Wrong, So We Drowned
Liars
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4 | 2.12 | +1.88 |
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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
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5 | 3.3 | +1.7 |
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Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
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5 | 3.31 | +1.69 |
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
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5 | 3.31 | +1.69 |
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xx
The xx
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5 | 3.37 | +1.63 |
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Get Behind Me Satan
The White Stripes
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5 | 3.41 | +1.59 |
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Amnesiac
Radiohead
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5 | 3.41 | +1.59 |
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
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5 | 3.44 | +1.56 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
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1 | 3.33 | -2.33 |
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Raw Power
The Stooges
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1 | 3.32 | -2.32 |
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The Next Day
David Bowie
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1 | 3.3 | -2.3 |
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
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1 | 3.24 | -2.24 |
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Rain Dogs
Tom Waits
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1 | 3.2 | -2.2 |
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Pyromania
Def Leppard
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1 | 3.13 | -2.13 |
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Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
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1 | 2.97 | -1.97 |
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Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
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2 | 3.87 | -1.87 |
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Metallica
Metallica
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2 | 3.79 | -1.79 |
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Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
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2 | 3.77 | -1.77 |
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Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Radiohead | 4 | 5 |
| Beatles | 5 | 4.6 |
| Nirvana | 2 | 5 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Dylan | 4 | 2.25 |
Controversial
| Artist | Ratings |
|---|---|
| Elliott Smith | 1, 4 |
| The xx | 5, 2 |
| David Bowie | 1, 4, 4, 3, 4, 2, 4 |
| The Who | 3, 4, 2, 5 |
5-Star Albums (28)
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Bob Marley & The Wailers
2/5
I like Bob Marley but this was boring to the point of it being hard to defend.
4 likes
The Residents
1/5
This is painful, do I actually have to finish? I did, but through gritted teeth bc that was hot trash. Also lol at them first sending me to the deluxe 2 hour edition foh. I’d rate this lower if I could.
2 likes
Lorde
2/5
I really didn’t like this, which was surprising because I liked pure heroine
1 likes
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
I’ve listened before and it is a classic album. Don’t know that I’d give it a 5 but 4 feels appropriate
1 likes
1-Star Albums (11)
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The Rolling Stones
2/5
Objectively funny album cover. I’ve realized they’re not a band I can listen to by the album.
King Crimson
4/5
Unexpectedly awesome
Keith Jarrett
3/5
Not a huge instrumental piano guy, but still worthwhile.
The Strokes
5/5
Legitimately perfect rock album. Boomer comment of I remember back in my day when “New York City Cops” was on it instead of “When It Started.”
AC/DC
3/5
Better than I remembered but kinda trailed a bit at the end
R.E.M.
4/5
Wanted to be a hater at the start but it reeled me back in.
Madonna
4/5
That was great. Awesome marriage between rock and pop
The Stooges
1/5
Chaotic and noisy in a bad way
Public Enemy
3/5
Pretty cool and can totally see why it’d be really influential. No songs really differentiated themselves much especially from a beat perspective. Chuck D had pretty impressive command from a flow/inflection standpoint
Carole King
4/5
Big change of pace from what I typically listen to but liked it a lot. Surprised by how much I knew. Also she’s got a gorgeous voice.
Kraftwerk
3/5
Cool and pretty easy to listen to just not super memorable
Johnny Cash
3/5
I liked it but every song sounded like “bones are their money” from ITYSL but that’s probably my fault
The Verve
3/5
Better than I remember with seemingly a lot of influence from Radiohead.
Neu!
3/5
Really cool instrumental tracks to get lost to that make you wish the whole album was instrumental
Traffic
3/5
Very classic rock that I’m surprised I’ve never heard before
The Cars
3/5
The songs I already know would probably still be the main reason to go back to the album.
Iron Maiden
3/5
Way better than I expected. Didn’t realize Jack Black had a career before movies.
David Bowie
1/5
That felt like a chore.
TV On The Radio
4/5
I don’t really like TV on the Radio as a whole, so was pleasantly surprised by this album.
Joni Mitchell
4/5
Only bangers. Had no idea what to expect going in but really liked it. 4 probably isn’t generous enough but 5 is too generous.
Elliott Smith
1/5
Didn’t really like it. Too soft for my liking. The best song was the cover of “Because”
Pink Floyd
4/5
Really, really good. This is the first time I’ve been able to listen to it without getting bored so it’s prob something you need exposure to before you fully appreciate it.
Dusty Springfield
2/5
I’m happy I listened to it bc I’ve seen it referenced a ton but it’s not really my cup of tea
The Afghan Whigs
2/5
Didn’t really like it. Maybe it’s just the guys voice, but not for your boy.
Eminem
4/5
Bangers galore
Fugees
4/5
Great, lauryn hill is a new favorite.
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
A lot of the beats are pristine with really tasty bass lines, but the lyrics are pretty basic.
Dusty Springfield
3/5
I was pretty reluctant to listen to another Dusty album so soon, but it was a lot better than the last. Definitely listenable.
Def Leppard
1/5
I was pretty reluctant to listen to another Dusty album so soon, but it was a lot better than the last. Definitely listenable.
Eurythmics
1/5
They have one good song and we all know what it is. I can kind of see a Beach House influence.
Flamin' Groovies
2/5
Started off fine and was Rolling Stones-y but I got a little sick of it.
Prince
3/5
Gotta be in the right mood for it. When I was it hit but when I wasn’t unlistenable.
Jorge Ben Jor
3/5
Short and fun
Burning Spear
3/5
Easy to listen to but not my typical genre
Frank Zappa
4/5
More like, Frank Slappa amirite? I have a soft spot for instrumentals albums but this one was also crazy unique with great writing
The Beau Brummels
3/5
Short sweet to the point. Classic rock I was unfamiliar with but would listen to again.
Bob Dylan
3/5
I’m pretty averse to Dylan in general. This was better than anticipated but I still can’t really see myself going out of my way for harmonica boy.
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Didn’t realize I liked Stevie Wonder until this. Very catchy and can see why it’s influential while still remaining pretty unique.
Sonic Youth
3/5
I like Daydream Nation a lot but didn’t like this nearly as much. Female vocalist wasn’t doing it for me, but there are definitely good songs and I think the album rounds out nicely.
Jeff Buckley
4/5
Reminded me a lot of Radiohead especially vocally and I came to find out they were influenced by him along with a lot of other artists I like. Thought this was great top to bottom with pristine vocals and well written songs.
Bad Company
2/5
It was alright but nothing actually bringing me back to ever give it another go for the full album.
Beatles
3/5
Every Beatles album is at least baseline good and easy enough to get through front to back, but this is on the weaker end of their catalogue.
Massive Attack
3/5
Pretty unique especially relative to the rest of the albums to date. Considering giving it another run through but only for that reason.
Britney Spears
2/5
Started off strong but very mid after “Sometimes.” Every song kinda sounds like “I Knew I Loved You” by Savage Garden.
Coldplay
4/5
It’s a good collection of songs but it’s not quite at the level I remember it being so between a 3 and 4
The Monkees
4/5
I liked this a lot. Beatles-y but they definitely have their own voice.
Moby
4/5
Very good. I’ve listened to Porcelain a ton and some other songs but don’t think I’ve ever done the album. Great for work.
Neil Young
4/5
Very good and surprisingly not typically what Neil Young people recommend.
Jean-Michel Jarre
2/5
Pretty boring and I generally like electronic instrumental
James Brown
2/5
Wanted to like it and started off doing so but it couldn’t keep my attention.
Frank Black
4/5
So nice I played it twice. I’ve tried this album in the past and it didn’t hit so happy it took this time around.
Portishead
4/5
Listened to glory box a ton and listened to this album in the past. It’s solid and she has a beautiful voice.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
I’m not the biggest Bruce Jerseyan out there, but thought this did the job. Wouldn’t go back though and would still probably only listen to the bigger songs.
The Boo Radleys
2/5
Could see myself liking this in another life but was a grind to get through
Tricky
3/5
Off the beaten path in a positive way
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
2/5
There’s so much better Tom Petty out there that Breakdown and American Girl aren’t enough to make up for an otherwise lackluster collection.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Loved it. Kept the same energy through the album and was nice and concise
Garbage
4/5
I think calling it “garbage” is a bit of an exaggeration. Generally liked it and thought the little songs were fun enough before the big ones.
The Chemical Brothers
4/5
A lot of noises that came together in a way I didn’t expect to work.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Rolling Stones are tough to listen to by the album. I’ve given them too many chances at this stage and think I’ll only do the singles going forward.
Faust
4/5
Easy to get lost in and I like dat
Bob Marley & The Wailers
2/5
I like Bob Marley but this was boring to the point of it being hard to defend.
Paul Simon
3/5
Delightful. Haven’t heard the vast majority of these songs beforehand but very easy to listen and vibe out to
The Residents
1/5
This is painful, do I actually have to finish? I did, but through gritted teeth bc that was hot trash. Also lol at them first sending me to the deluxe 2 hour edition foh. I’d rate this lower if I could.
The Yardbirds
3/5
All these extended albums. I actually liked this one but had to cut myself off once the b-sides and alt versions kicked off.
Jazmine Sullivan
2/5
I’m so confused. This is such a deviation away from what this list has normally done and I feel like it’s the only one past 2010 even so far. Not that I disliked it but not what I expected and I feel like there’s a ton of better more prolific modern music in general and hip hop more specifically.
Queen
3/5
It was fine but it’s not really the Queen I’m going out of my way to listen to
Bob Marley & The Wailers
2/5
Didn’t particularly like this. Kinda droned on, which is pretty familiar to the last BM album.
Miriam Makeba
3/5
Don’t know much else like it but it made me want to listen to the lion king soundtrack. Different but I don’t really see myself going back to it.
Screaming Trees
4/5
Pretty firmly up my alley but I’m a huge QOTSA fan so the story checks out
Shuggie Otis
4/5
Big fan
DJ Shadow
3/5
I had much higher expectations than what this was able to deliver on
David Bowie
4/5
Liked it a whole lot
The Icarus Line
4/5
Feel like we haven’t gotten other rock like this through 1001 yet. Reminded me of Jane’s addiction
Calexico
4/5
The start of every song sounded like it was from another band. Good stuff altogether
Richard Thompson
4/5
The Who
3/5
Too long
Van Morrison
3/5
Pretty good but really only came and left with the hits
Dennis Wilson
2/5
Pretty egregious for this to be 2 hours
Eagles
4/5
This is way more in line for what I expect out of the top 1001 all time albums
American Music Club
3/5
Can’t listen
Fela Kuti
3/5
I liked it a lot but would like it more if it were full instrumental
Michael Jackson
5/5
You’re a vegetableeee
The Smiths
2/5
Didn’t do much for me, but grateful it was only half an hour.
Lightning Bolt
2/5
This is something I wanted to like and that high school me probably would’ve liked but it was kinda just songs that never went anywhere
Joy Division
3/5
This was fine but this style isn’t really my cup of tea. Can’t foresee myself going out of my way to throw this back on but appreciate it fwiw
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
3/5
That was fun but not super memorable. Recognize the first song
GZA
4/5
Took me a minute to get it but shit was hot fire
Elton John
3/5
It was alright but ultimately didn’t do enough for me relative to what I want from exploring more Elton
Pavement
4/5
Pavement is top tier
Iggy Pop
3/5
Better than I remember and than expected. Could see myself going back another time if out of other music.
Janis Joplin
2/5
Nothing really stood out but it was cool finding out where the Mercedes Benz song came from
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Very very good. Didn’t realize I knew so much.
4/5
Truly outstanding. Had to listen twice to make sure I had it right but it’s a high 4 that I was really tempted to give a 5 to, but didn’t since that’s such rare air
Deep Purple
2/5
I’m sure this would’ve been fun if I were there live but alas I was not. Also not really what I gravitate towards, esp vocally, but recognize why people would love it
John Martyn
4/5
Perfectly chill. Can’t believe I’ve never done across the artist or album
Willie Nelson
4/5
Another great album. Idk how nobody ever got me into Willie (pun intended). This recent run of albums has put 1001 back into my good graces
Nas
5/5
One of the greatest rap albums of all time
Finley Quaye
3/5
Listened a while ago and regret not writing a review in the moment. Remember kinda liking it though.
The Smiths
3/5
Same review as the last one, I suck. Remember not being particularly wowed though by something with as much esteem as this album gets.
Ice T
3/5
Exceeded expectations but I still don’t feel the pull to go back to it immediately.
Rage Against The Machine
4/5
Pretty great top to bottom. Can’t ask for anything more from this genre.
Pretenders
3/5
Easy enough to listen to but nothing really jumped off the page except for brass in pocket which I already knew. Would listen again.
Bee Gees
3/5
Pretty interesting mix between what sounded like the Beatles and Bowie. Might have to give this one another shot to see if it grows on me. Also didn’t know The Bee Gees had non-falsetto songs
2/5
I wanted to like it more but unfortunately didn’t do much for me
k.d. lang
3/5
Gorgeous voice but got a little fatigued by the end. Maybe worth another go around.
Metallica
2/5
Everything sounded like enter sandman, I’m sorry.
The Kinks
3/5
It was decent but nothing to really get too attached to outside of a few hits.
Janet Jackson
3/5
Fun pop album that I could see myself throwing on again.
Boards of Canada
5/5
One of my favorite albums to listen to while working and listened a lot while studying. Pretty perfect for an instrumental electronic album and is probably top 2 or 3 in that category
The Offspring
3/5
Not extremely captivating outside the main two songs. Not terrible either.
The War On Drugs
3/5
This is an album I feel like I should like more but don’t. Everything kinda sounds the same and it’s good but drones on a little.
Supergrass
2/5
Kinda meh. Don’t really need to revisit.
Aretha Franklin
4/5
Amazing voice and songwriting
The Only Ones
4/5
Pretty casual listen. Very easy to get through and although no songs particularly remarkable I did like it and would come back.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
The man loves his keyboard. Thought it was a really good album just don’t know when I’d ever seek out throwing it on again.
The Who
4/5
A lot of great songs on here and love the concept of the album but between a 3 and a 4 realistically. I’ll bump it to a 4 for the story/rock opera.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Think this is the best stones album I’ve listened to. Who knows maybe I just get them now.
Hawkwind
3/5
Cool but entirely too long
Orbital
4/5
Big fan but I love this type of music to zone out and work to.
Missy Elliott
3/5
Easy to vibe to
Isaac Hayes
4/5
That was awesome, no notes
De La Soul
3/5
Pretty cool but not necessarily my style of rap
5/5
Beatles are goated
Public Image Ltd.
1/5
Pretty trash noise rock
Jamiroquai
3/5
Actually liked this way more than I expected although idk that I’m ready to give it a 4
Led Zeppelin
4/5
A classic that didn’t quite make it up to a 5 although it was close
Iron Maiden
2/5
This didn’t do anything for me
The Byrds
3/5
Go byrds. It started off good and has a solid classic rock feel, but meanders a little to the point where idk that I’d go back to the album but more individual songs
Al Green
4/5
Wasn’t ready to like this nearly as much as I did, so a pleasant surprise
M.I.A.
2/5
Paper planes is the only thing really worth it. Waste of time outside of that
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
There are a lot of good songs on the album but this solidified for me that rhcp aren’t an album band - more anal bum band
Coldplay
5/5
I’ve always loved this album but hadn’t listened in forever, so this proved to me it stood the test of time.
Pantera
1/5
Just not my style
Caetano Veloso
2/5
Didn’t really move the needle for me
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
2/5
This album had a serious case of identity crisis. Feel like they didn’t know what sound they were going for from one song to the next which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Altogether not something I feel compelled to go back to though
ZZ Top
4/5
This was sick, can’t believe I’d never listened to anything but La Grange before. Feel like I’d never listened to ZZ outside of the hits but happy there’s more beneath the surface.
Daft Punk
2/5
This album is fine but to have this and not have Discovery or Random Access Memories (yes I checked the full list) is inexcusable to the point of considering stopping
Pulp
2/5
Not for your boy
Jacques Brel
3/5
I liked this and while I couldn’t see myself going out of my way to put it on again if I stumbled upon it on shuffle it makes for easy listening.
Deep Purple
3/5
Pretty cool but didn’t lose my mind over it
Queen
3/5
It was fine but not really the reason I’m seeking out Queen
Stevie Wonder
4/5
I liked it a lot but double albums are a tough go. Still a ton of songs that were amazing
The Temptations
4/5
Super clean and easy listen.
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
I’ve listened before and it is a classic album. Don’t know that I’d give it a 5 but 4 feels appropriate
The Fall
3/5
Listening to this at work and almost didn’t realize it was on which idk if that’s glaring or complimentary. Either way not interested in running it back
4/5
The kinks rock. Nobody should kink shame
The Beach Boys
4/5
A classic that never lets me down
Solange
4/5
Awesome top to bottom. This taught me I can listen to Solange front to back but I can’t say the same for Beyoncé, sorry beyhive
The Cardigans
3/5
This was so easy to go through that i feel like I’ll give it another go at another time. Also the Iron Man cover was so unexpected but pretty sick
William Orbit
2/5
I normally like electronic trance-like music and this album started that way but got boring fast
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Back to our regularly scheduled programming. Fantastic album from a top tier band
Duke Ellington
3/5
Very relaxing album that’s perfect to have on while working
Kate Bush
2/5
I listened to this like a month ago and thought maybe i didn’t get it but regret giving it another chance. It’s not awful it’s just really not my cup of tea
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
This was pretty boring but to their credit it still made me want to put on Karn Evil 9 afterwards. Nutrocker was cool too.
Sheryl Crow
2/5
I love Sheryl but this just wasn’t a great collection of songs. As an aside “Neva Eva” by Trillville coming on directly afterwards was comically jarring.
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Wanted to like this more than I ended up liking it. Nothing stood out enough where I want to come back to it
Arcade Fire
4/5
Classic that still holds up.
Faith No More
3/5
I recognized Epic and thought the war pigs cover was fun. Good enough altogether
Beastie Boys
4/5
Really solid. Never appreciated it like I did this run through
Adele
3/5
I’m happy this was one of the 1001 albums I listened to before I died.
Blur
3/5
It was good but just a little too long
Lou Reed
3/5
Nothing crazy but might be worth giving it another go
The Mars Volta
3/5
Nothing crazy but might be worth giving it another go
Gorillaz
3/5
Got some real bangers just no demon days
Sepultura
1/5
Yeah nah
Marty Robbins
2/5
Janelle Monáe
4/5
Shit slapped so hard
Miles Davis
2/5
Didn’t particularly like it and it was exceptionally long. And I typically like instrumental stuff I can zone out and work to
The Prodigy
2/5
Thought I’d like it the way it started but it got repetitive and lasted too long
Everything But The Girl
3/5
Better than what we’ve had recently but still not very compelling
Sigur Rós
4/5
An album I’ve always loved that fortunately still really holds up. Go Iceland
Simon & Garfunkel
2/5
Didn’t realize like this outside Mrs. Robinson and I was really turning a corner on simon & garf
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Much better than anticipated after hearing the first song. The man is pure gravel
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
2/5
I’m not the target audience here
Ray Price
2/5
Not really my thing
Ray Charles
3/5
This was easy enough to listen to just on the longer side of things
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
That was great. I generally like Bob Marley but feel like his albums have been difficult to get through so this was a nice surprise
Girls Against Boys
2/5
Didn’t really do much for me
Korn
2/5
Earache My Ear
Neil Young
4/5
Really strong 4 but not quite a 5. Every song is a sing-along
The Go-Go's
3/5
It was pretty decent but not my style and can’t see myself revisiting
4/5
I can be a bit of a PJ hater but this surprised me. Thom Yorke coming through turned things up
Willie Nelson
4/5
Didn’t expect to like willie but super relaxing
Gene Clark
3/5
Surprised I’d never heard of him since he has such a classic rock sound.
Bon Jovi
2/5
Unfortunately kinda mid
Elvis Costello
2/5
Didn’t really hit for me
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Great start to finish
Paul McCartney
4/5
This was the first time I got this album. Really good
Emmylou Harris
3/5
It was alright but nothing wowing me. DMB was a fun surprise
Goldfrapp
4/5
This was so refreshing. Feel like I don’t know this type of music really but a very welcomed chang of pace
R.E.M.
4/5
Expected to only like the singles but REM has definitely grown on me
Lorde
2/5
I really didn’t like this, which was surprising because I liked pure heroine
David Bowie
3/5
Not as good as other albums especially vocally, but it was an interesting ride with very creative song writing
Mekons
3/5
It was fine but I’ll prob never listen again
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
A classic. Nothing else to note
The Smashing Pumpkins
2/5
Tried this album too many times. Only a few good songs so not worth it and nowhere close to Siamese dream
Sam Cooke
3/5
This was great, considering running it back
Pink Floyd
5/5
Another classic
Elvis Costello
2/5
I’m over Elvis Costello for a while. Too many albums in this for him
Missy Elliott
3/5
Pretty meh
Cream
3/5
I liked it with but not a top classic rock album
The Notorious B.I.G.
4/5
Undeniably excellent rap album
MGMT
5/5
A classic I find myself consistently go back to
2/5
Dylan is mid
The Undertones
3/5
Liked it a lot more than anticipated. Good song writing
B.B. King
4/5
Albums like this are why I do it.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
Silver Jews
3/5
Wish there was more stephen malkmus
Bob Dylan
2/5
Don’t fw dylan anymore so not doing it
Red Snapper
3/5
Started better than it finished
Dire Straits
3/5
Good not great
Radiohead
5/5
Weird I literally just had this album on over the weekend without knowing it was next. It’s a banger as is everything Radiohead
Fever Ray
2/5
Felt like something I would like but didn’t really do it for me. Reminded me a lot of another band that I couldn’t figure out. Maybe glasser?
Laibach
1/5
Fucking unlistenable
The Sabres Of Paradise
2/5
Kinda forgettable
Prince
4/5
A pure classic
Thin Lizzy
4/5
Thin Lizzy rocks
Tom Waits
3/5
Not bad but a little too weird for my liking
George Michael
3/5
Liked it more than the album with freedom on it
The Smiths
2/5
The Smiths have never really done it for me and this album wasn’t much different
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
5/5
Undisputed classic. Teach your children about it
The Doors
3/5
A little underwhelming. Think I prefer the doors by the song vs. the album
The Crusaders
3/5
Fun ride and easy to listen to esp when working
Shivkumar Sharma
2/5
More like borophyll
Mott The Hoople
3/5
Good but not remarkable. Extremely David Bowie vibes
Elton John
3/5
It starts strong and there are so many bangers but it is too long and inconsistent
Leonard Cohen
2/5
Bob Dylan-esque but a little less annoying. Still pretty one dimensional though
Grant Lee Buffalo
4/5
Much better than I anticipated and one I’m actually considering running back
Wilco
5/5
One of the classics from “back in my day”
The Stone Roses
4/5
Been forever since I listened to it but was excellent and clear how it inspired so many other bands
The Pogues
3/5
Heard the first 30 seconds and rolled my eyes bc this isn’t the genre for me. However the song writing was surprisingly impressive. Despite this I doubt I come back to the album
The xx
5/5
Another timeless classic
Linkin Park
4/5
Somehow better than I remember it growing up. It dwindles the slightest bit a lot the end but still great overall
Various Artists
3/5
Fun and timely but unfortunately just heard the majority of these songs leading into Christmas
Turbonegro
3/5
Surprised I’ve never heard of them before. Jane’s addiction adjacent but liked them more. Ended up downloading the album which is more than I can say for a lot of 1001
Beck
4/5
Not my favorite Beck album but still a great early Beck album
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Fun ride. Should give Stevie wonder more looks
Lambchop
3/5
Middle of the road. Not over or underwhelming. Appropriately whelming.
Roni Size
4/5
So easy to listen to while working
Dire Straits
3/5
Fine but not worth adding to the library
Frank Ocean
5/5
Every song is top notch and sing-a-long-able. Also hot take that I’ve always liked this more than Blonde
Jefferson Airplane
3/5
Good classic rock
Air
3/5
Refreshing
Lucinda Williams
4/5
I liked this a lot. Can’t put my finger on which early 2000s singer this reminded me of, but brought me back to that time
MC Solaar
3/5
Through this on while cooking and it was such easy listening
Van Halen
4/5
Cringed a little when I saw Van Halen but this was short sweet to the point and hit harder than I thought so bravo
LCD Soundsystem
4/5
Awesome album that really holds up and is very sing-along-able which apparently goes a long way for me. I shade off from a 5
Leonard Cohen
3/5
I liked this a lot. Reminded me of Lou Reed. Worth a relisten but not ready to elevate it to 4 status yet
Lupe Fiasco
4/5
Old Lupe is undeniable
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
3/5
This was good in a low key way. Sort of Neil young vibes.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
I definitely under appreciated this when I was first introduced but this is so classic
Big Brother & The Holding Company
3/5
Knew that I knew them but couldn’t figure out how until I got to Piece of My Heart. This was easy to listen to and I liked it but likely won’t seek it out if in need of an album
X-Ray Spex
2/5
Didn’t love it
Koffi Olomide
2/5
It’s not that this was bad but it’s just not something I’d ever actually select. Out of my q zone
Queen Latifah
3/5
Felt like a time capsule. Nice to bop to
Meat Loaf
4/5
HIS NAME WAS ROBERT PAULSON. And holy shit could he rock. Shout out to Jim Steinman though for the writing.
Duran Duran
3/5
So very 80s. Probably wouldn’t double back
Beth Orton
3/5
I like this style of music a lot and other artists all to this sound. I probably appreciate those a little more but I won’t let that be an indictment on this
Gene Clark
4/5
This was solid. Felt like a mix between Neil Young and George Harrison. Might not actually be a 4 but marking it that way to come back to
Syd Barrett
3/5
Took me half way through the album to realize it’s the guy from Pink Floyd. Nowhere near the peaks of Pink Floyd but worth revisiting
Ella Fitzgerald
2/5
Nice try but I’m not doin 3 hours
Elliott Smith
4/5
Very pleasant. Never really loved Elliot smith but this one hit. Kind of a mix between death cab and bright eyes
Franz Ferdinand
4/5
Definitely holds up
Herbie Hancock
4/5
Love me some instrumental albums
Muddy Waters
3/5
Fine but not worth adding to the ole library
R.E.M.
2/5
Unfortunately didn’t do a lot for me. It’s a shame bc I was starting to like them too
Kanye West
5/5
I miss the old Kanye
Cat Stevens
3/5
Listened a while ago and wasn’t particularly moved
Justin Timberlake
4/5
First half of the album is undeniable but back couple songs taper. Still easy 4
Guns N' Roses
3/5
Better songwriting than I would’ve originally anticipated but still not something I’d go out of my way to turn on by the album
The Doors
3/5
Kinda meh. Good songs but as an album didn’t blow me away
Santana
3/5
Super easy listening
Queen
3/5
Relaxing listen but feel like queen might not be by the album for me
System Of A Down
2/5
This didn’t do a lot for me
Motörhead
2/5
That sucked. Felt like work the whole way through
Talking Heads
3/5
Better than the first time I listened but still not really wowing me
The Isley Brothers
4/5
This was very enjoyable. Knew a lot of the songs without knowing I knew them ya know?
Public Enemy
3/5
Not horrible but realistically prob wont listen again
Femi Kuti
3/5
Definitely listenable. Not my first choice but worth revisiting
The Who
2/5
Pretty mid
Wu-Tang Clan
4/5
Really good but runs a little long
The Velvet Underground
3/5
It’s definitely good but feels pretty overrated
Fairport Convention
3/5
This was alright but not a ton drawing me back
Björk
2/5
I’ve tried bjork before and she’s just not for me
Nirvana
5/5
As classic as classic gets
Tracy Chapman
3/5
Pretty solid, but still will only listen to fast car
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
2/5
Didn’t do it for me at all and I like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Kings of Leon
3/5
Fun album with some good hits. Taper Jean Girl is an all timer though
Abdullah Ibrahim
3/5
Fun album with some good hits. Taper Jean Girl is an all timer though
SZA
3/5
Good but not quite SOS
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Didn’t think I’d like it initially but it definitely won me over. Very soulful
Crosby, Stills & Nash
4/5
Always confuse this with CSNY but this is also a bona fide classic
The Byrds
4/5
Seamless transition from the last album to this one. Pretty sad it took me until now to listen
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
Didn’t really captivate me but not bad
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Funktastic
Songhoy Blues
3/5
It was okay but I’m not racing home to put on my songhoy blues
The Allman Brothers Band
4/5
Liked it a lot. In memory of Elizabeth reed is a banger
Bob Dylan
2/5
Idk if Dylan does it for me. Everything sounds the same. Not bad just not something I want to put on really
The Young Rascals
3/5
Fun classic rock
The Cure
4/5
Didn’t think I liked the Cure until this album. Vibey af
The Cure
3/5
Didn’t like it as much as the last one but still pretty deece
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Peak easy listening
Afrika Bambaataa
2/5
Not for your boy
Billie Holiday
2/5
Kinda boring, sorry
The Clash
2/5
Wanted to like it but it just didn’t hit
Black Sabbath
4/5
Starts so strong and then fails to disappoint from there
Arcade Fire
4/5
A classic that gets forgotten between the suburbs and funeral
Laura Nyro
3/5
Very pretty singer but don’t think her writing is my style
Malcolm McLaren
3/5
Pretty weird but good but also kinda not? Very mixed feelings here. Not all 3s are created equal.
Boston
5/5
Really not a second wasted
The Band
3/5
The weight was the only real standout but the rest didn’t resonate. Potentially worth another listen to see if something sticks.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
Definitely good but have to be in the right mood for it. Also it still does drag a little long
Leftfield
2/5
Not for your boy
Traffic
2/5
Didn’t get to where I needed it to
Aerosmith
3/5
The hits really hit but didn’t love the space between.
Common
3/5
Solid listen but still prob don’t need to go back for a while
Miles Davis
3/5
Easy enough to get through
The Kinks
3/5
Very listenable
Everything But The Girl
4/5
Surprised I’ve never heard of them before. Reminded me a lot of someone, maybe fleetwood mac
Eagles
3/5
Potentially hot take but as a whole it didn’t do everything it needed to to be one of the most celebrated albums out there
John Lennon
4/5
Listened before but it hit the hardest this time. Always like the bigger hits but the in betweeners filled out the album very nicely
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Times like these I wish I could give out a 9 instead of a 4 or 5
Wild Beasts
4/5
Haven’t ever heard of them before but pleasantly surprised. Another situation where I’d like to differentiate between a 3 and a 4 but giving them a nod to a 4 so they don’t get lost in my 3s and I can go back to them
Sonic Youth
3/5
Can’t deny it’s good but sonic youth never hits for me like I expect it to
Bill Evans Trio
2/5
Didn’t move the needle much for me
Depeche Mode
3/5
Liked it enough to download it
Sister Sledge
4/5
Funktastic
Love
4/5
Very kinky.
As in reminiscent of the Kinks. Get your head outta the gutter. Also reminded me of the Who. Surprising they’re not more renowned
Van Morrison
3/5
It’s not that it’s not good it just didn’t really pop for me
Robbie Williams
3/5
About as 90s as you can get but I enjoyed it
Beatles
5/5
Try and say a bad thing about it
AC/DC
2/5
AC/DC just aren’t for me
Taylor Swift
3/5
This was pretty good. More listenable than expected
Otis Redding
3/5
So many solid songs I recognized but don’t know if he’s the chicken or the egg. Ran a bit long though
Robert Wyatt
3/5
Felt like a mix between Bowie and Yes in a very experimental way
Beatles
5/5
One of my more formative albums
T. Rex
4/5
Liked it a lot and didn’t realize I knew them until bang a gong
John Coltrane
2/5
Don’t think jazz does it for me
Adele
3/5
The hits are great and she has an incredible voice but if I’m being honest I don’t need to come back for the in betweeners
Gram Parsons
3/5
Pretty cool and quick
3/5
Liked it but worth a revisit
Tears For Fears
4/5
Very solid
Rufus Wainwright
4/5
That was awesome. Genuinely surprised the lead singer wasn’t the guy from Muse, but definitely vocally similar to him/Thom Yorke
Gang Of Four
3/5
Didn’t do a ton for me but maybe it’s just punk
Peter Frampton
3/5
Pretty solid. The hits hit
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Idk if he’s by the album for me and here I thought I was turning a corner on him
David Bowie
4/5
If this 1001 albums has taught me anything it’s that Bowie rocks
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
Not super memorable
PJ Harvey
4/5
Never liked pj until this album
New York Dolls
3/5
Sounds like if Mick Jagger went punk. Good song writing but still not really my choice
The White Stripes
4/5
A classic tip to tail. Hard to hate anything of early Jack White
Green Day
3/5
It’s still a great album but think it sits between a 3 and a 4
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Not bad but not my favorite Neil Young work. Don’t really intend to revisit
Mike Oldfield
4/5
Shits tubular 🤙
Brian Wilson
3/5
Prefer smiley smile, which has a lot of overlap. this was pretty long
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Incredibly smooth
Black Sabbath
4/5
Black Sabbath rocks I’m finding out
Brian Eno
2/5
Waste of time
4/5
Liked it a lot upon first listen so worthy of another go
Big Star
2/5
Forgettable
Funkadelic
4/5
I was tempted to knock this down a rating for how inaccessible this was but this was totally worth it. Highhhhh quality
Cocteau Twins
3/5
Listenable but didn’t do enough to come back to
D'Angelo
3/5
Smooth but not the music I really seek
Travis
2/5
Felt like another fake Muse band, but this one didn’t do as much for me
Pere Ubu
3/5
Unique and a little refreshing but not earth shattering
Amy Winehouse
4/5
That was great and I’m disappointed I never gave it a try before
Paul Simon
3/5
Lion king ahh album. Always thought its been kinda overrated and this relisten confirmed for me
The White Stripes
5/5
A classic that aged like a fine wine
The La's
2/5
Only really liked there she goes
Drive-By Truckers
3/5
Pretty solid and definitely worth diving back in on
Ramones
4/5
Enjoyable punk
Radiohead
5/5
Gonna be difficult to find a Radiohead album without a 5
Metallica
3/5
I was really dreading 2.5 hours of Metallica but this was awesome. Symphony paired really well with them, so happy I listened.
The Who
5/5
This is an undeniable album
The Beta Band
3/5
A lot of good songs which had me surprised I hadn’t heard of them previously
The Temptations
4/5
Very impressed
Björk
2/5
I never got Björk.
And I’m still not sure I do.
That’s my Björk haiku.
Gillian Welch
3/5
I liked it a lot, very relaxing
The Fall
3/5
Easy enough to listen to
2/5
Can’t tell who they remind me of but sorta feels like I got rick rolled
Michael Kiwanuka
3/5
Was definitely worth my while. Felt like an adult swim commercial sung by Damon Albarn (gorillaz/blur)
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Either this album is better than some of the other stones ones or I’m falling starting to get them
Stereo MC's
3/5
Very vibey
Black Sabbath
3/5
Leaves something to be desired relative to the other Black Sabbath albums but still RIP to a legend
Nirvana
5/5
From the lyricism to the writing to vocals to drum to bass etc everything is peak. This is a band I’m really sad I wasn’t able to see in their heyday. Makes me think it would be my equivalent of the eras tour for swifties
ZZ Top
4/5
The hits rock and the tweeners get the job done
Thelonious Monk
2/5
It was okay I’m just not a big jazz head
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
2/5
Didn’t do a lot for me. Felt like Rolling Stones wannabes
Happy Mondays
2/5
This felt very wasteful
Baaba Maal
2/5
I’m sorry but due to the pitch and fact that I don’t know any of the words it feels like it was written and performed by Doodlebob
Dr. Dre
3/5
I’ve listened a bunch and it’s good but in its entirety feels like a task. Also losing points for heavily paling in comparison to 2001
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
That was excellent and obviously influential
Venom
2/5
This was never gonna be for me
Dion
3/5
Kinda surprised I didn’t recognize more outside of the song on the bear. Happy I listened but not compelled to deep dive
Deee-Lite
3/5
Fun dance album with groove at the heart of it
Michael Jackson
3/5
Wasn’t as good as the other MJ album we got but still very good
Nine Inch Nails
3/5
It’s good but never did as much for me as other people
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
Not my typical style but it was good song writing
Tom Waits
1/5
That sounded like a parody of a villain in a video game that they make sing before a boss battle. Dude sounds like he gargles with rocks
Talk Talk
2/5
Ok but a little too 80s for my liking
U2
3/5
Happy I listened to it. Most tracks were enjoyable enough, but I don’t foresee myself throwing anything on beyond Mysterious Ways and One
New Order
3/5
Did 1001 miss my talk talk review? This wasn’t bad but getting overexposed to 80s in short succession
Soundgarden
4/5
Really great. Strong consideration for a 5, but just shy. Definitely an album where it feels like “they don’t make music like this anymore”
Morrissey
3/5
I rolled my eyes pretty hard at the start of this album because I was generally over this style, but I think he won me over on the back half of the album
Mariah Carey
3/5
She has such a good voice. Altogether pretty cibey
Buffalo Springfield
3/5
Neil young da goat fr. High 3 but still not 4 territory
Barry Adamson
3/5
Started off good but got a little too weird. Would consider giving it another run though when I can focus better
Pearl Jam
4/5
Great album. The fillers are serviceable enough for how strong the hits are
Marilyn Manson
2/5
This isn’t an endorsement but it wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected. The writing was, dare I say, good? Still not really planning on diving back in though
Beck
5/5
An album that would probably be a 9 on a scale to 10, so it would feel like I’m robbing it by giving it a 4. Every song rocks, Beck’s a genius, and this is his best album
Le Tigre
3/5
Recognized them by the first song but not after that. Happy I listened, fun energy
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
Fun girl punk
Killing Joke
3/5
I think I’d like this more if it weren’t for the vocals
The Cult
3/5
This was cool. I listened while hungover so that almost killed me but worth running back
Devendra Banhart
4/5
Very relaxing but also complex enough to get lost in
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
3/5
Exceeded expectations
The Darkness
2/5
Sounded like when Weezer got bad
Destiny's Child
3/5
Started off as one of the stronger albums but really waned
4/5
Hell yea
The Kinks
3/5
The kinks rock. Never kink shame
The xx
2/5
So much worse than their first album. If xx isn’t on the list and this is itd be embarrassing
CHIC
4/5
Hip hop the hippy the hippy. Heavy vibes. Again a spot where I wish this was on a 10 scale bc this is a 7.
Radiohead
5/5
This is without hyperbole the greatest album ever. The vocals to lyricism to composition to execution is a master class. The album cover has been my phone background for the past decade and a half and it might be for the next as well
Doves
4/5
This was solid. Earmarking for further review
Scissor Sisters
4/5
Sneaking suspicion they’re not really sisters. Beyond that I thought it was really good especially vocally
Jane Weaver
4/5
This made for really easy listening
Incubus
3/5
The hits hit. Probably like a 6.5/7
Elvis Presley
3/5
The biggest takeaway for me was the influence in other songs
John Cale
3/5
This was good but a little on the longer side. Didn’t really care for the demo tapes and wish there was a non-deluxe version. With that being said I feel like I could see myself listening to individual songs
Bill Callahan
3/5
Good but I found it difficult to fully digest. Part of it was me distracted so maybe worth another shot
Solid rod stew worth saving
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Such a classic
The Specials
2/5
Not so special if you ask me amiriteguys?
Brian Eno
2/5
I liked it more than other Brian eno but still think he might not be for me
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
2/5
It’s the lyricism for me
George Jones
2/5
Didn’t do a ton for your boy
David Bowie
2/5
Not the Bowie I came to expect. The song Heroes is great
Dinosaur Jr.
3/5
I’ve listened to you’re living all over me a good amount but liked this more
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Thought this was gonna be very corny but was very enjoyable and has since been downloaded
Stan Getz
4/5
Extremely soothing. Therapeutic even
Sonic Youth
4/5
It’s a classic. I thought I overdid it but happy I took a break from it and came back after a while
Billy Bragg
2/5
It started off alright but I couldn’t do that for more than an hour
Brian Eno
3/5
My impression of Brian Eno has changed a lot recently. All the songs sounded the same but in a good way
Scritti Politti
2/5
A little too poppy and recycled
The Sugarcubes
2/5
I think “Dragon (Icelandic)” is one of the worst songs I’ve listened to in recent memory. I was trying to think who the female singer reminded me of and it’s Bjork so now I can see where she gets her influence from
David Bowie
4/5
An album that makes you feel like the title suggests. One of the better Bowie albums imo and a great one to sing along to that gets stuck in your head in a good way
Count Basie & His Orchestra
2/5
Skibidi toilet
Iron Butterfly
4/5
Slapped
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
Probably a top 3 rap album
Aphex Twin
3/5
Great to work to and has made my instrumental electronic playlist but hard to give it any more than a 3 on its own
Stephen Stills
3/5
Love the one you’re with is such a banger. The rest was good and worth coming back to
Mike Ladd
4/5
Out the gates didn’t want to like it but it won me over. Instrumentals are awesome
Primal Scream
2/5
Didn’t do it for me sorry
Steve Earle
4/5
This was great from a genre I don’t normally fw
Haircut 100
2/5
Not very memorable
Dexys Midnight Runners
2/5
This was tough to get through. I wasn’t even rewarded with come on Eileen
Mercury Rev
3/5
I liked this a lot. It was on in the background and it felt like it fit well with the rest of my music to the point I didn’t realize it was new to me
Lauryn Hill
4/5
Top notch. Her voice is pristine
Pixies
2/5
I like the pixies but I wanted more out of this. Stormy weather rocks though
Echo And The Bunnymen
2/5
Pretty boring
Beatles
5/5
Have listened countless times but each listen improves. This used to not be in the top 3 Beatles albums for me, but think it just moved up the ranks
Hanoi Rocks
2/5
Not my style
Dirty Projectors
5/5
Such an awesome, inventive album that makes for great sing-a-longs
Justice
4/5
A classic for the genre
New Order
3/5
This was fine
Kings of Leon
4/5
Great top to bottom
Supertramp
2/5
Didn’t do much to grasp my attention
Ray Charles
2/5
Either I was distracted or it just didn’t hit right. Interesting album title. Pretty similar to the subject line of my emails
The Beach Boys
4/5
Surprised I’ve never dabbled in this album. Like a few of their other albums and the cover looks familiar enough so it’s odd this one snuck past
The Specials
3/5
This ended up winning me over since I wasn’t initially receptive to the reggae/ska vibe. Still not something I expect I’ll seek out but good for what it’s worth
Butthole Surfers
2/5
If every song was like Pepper I’d like it but alas
Steely Dan
3/5
Love some Steely Dan. Easy enough to listen to and certainly worth a revisit
The Associates
2/5
Wanted to like it but couldn’t get there. Felt like a worse Bowie
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Kinda fell asleep while listening to it which isn’t an indictment but also not an endorsement
Living Colour
3/5
Pretty good
Suicide
3/5
Good until the screaming at which point I felt bad for my neighbors
Sisters Of Mercy
2/5
Too 80s for my liking
Metallica
4/5
I’ve learned Metallica rocks through this
Radiohead
5/5
Top 2 or 3 by them
The The
2/5
Felt boring
Hole
4/5
Good enough to run back another time. Between a 3-4 so I’ll give it the nod
Orange Juice
2/5
I might’ve liked it more on another day but pretty over this string of 80s albums
The Cure
3/5
Better than the rest of the 80s slop but not by a lot
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
4/5
Yesh yesh yeah this is a keeper *said in goldmember voice*
The Psychedelic Furs
2/5
Jfc what’s up with this 80/ls run. These albums aren’t getting a fair shake anymore but that’s the way the cookie crumbles
ABBA
4/5
Great pop album
Love
4/5
I at least like Love but I might love Love, love
Jane's Addiction
3/5
Not my top choice but it was alright
Can
4/5
Such a fun ride
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
I’m a little embarrassed I hadn’t listened to this before outside of a couple songs but it hit hard. Much prefer to Graceland
Miles Davis
3/5
I’m not the biggest jazz-head but listenable