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You Love More Than Most
Albums you rated higher than global average
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Survivor | 5 | 2.85 | +2.15 |
| Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury | 5 | 2.88 | +2.12 |
| At Budokan | 5 | 3.11 | +1.89 |
| A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector | 5 | 3.28 | +1.72 |
| Chirping Crickets | 5 | 3.29 | +1.71 |
You Love Less Than Most
Albums you rated lower than global average
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surf's Up | 1 | 3.31 | -2.31 |
| Steve McQueen | 1 | 2.98 | -1.98 |
| Brown Sugar | 1 | 2.91 | -1.91 |
| 69 Love Songs | 1 | 2.84 | -1.84 |
| Yeezus | 1 | 2.77 | -1.77 |
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Artists with 2+ albums and high weighted score
| Artist | Albums | Avg | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiohead | 6 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Metallica | 3 | 4.67 | 3.83 |
| Simon & Garfunkel | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Jimi Hendrix | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Public Enemy | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Aretha Franklin | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Green Day | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Van Halen | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| The Rolling Stones | 4 | 4.25 | 3.71 |
| David Bowie | 6 | 4 | 3.67 |
| Beastie Boys | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| The White Stripes | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| Beck | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| Black Sabbath | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| Nirvana | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| The Who | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
Least Favorite Artists
Artists with 2+ albums and low weighted score
| Artist | Albums | Avg | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanye West | 2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
Popular Reviews
Simon & Garfunkel
My dad and I have spent a generation fighting about this album, most particularly whether Cecilia is a good song (I say it’s fucking great; he hates it); whether Art’s solo vocals on Bridge or the harmony part is better; and which song is better, The Boxer or Only Boy Living in NYC. Honestly, we’re both right on all of. I am undeniable biased on this album, which is great, but my memory of it is even better.
7 likes
Van Halen
Growing up in the 80s it was inevitable and impossible to not hear Van Halen as part of daily life. There’s a lot of speculation on who was better: David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar. In truth, both were great in their own way. This album showcases the raw energy and talent of David Lee Roth in his prime. He may not have been the best singer, but he was definitely the better showman. What made this album great at the time was were bands, like Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and even Journey, which were each going on their own path towards darker or more serious, Van Halen produced a juvenile rock that was backed by extreme talent of its four members. Eruptions ear-splitting technique revolutionized guitar, while songs like You Really Got Me Going and Running with the Devil were coercive works of mastery. One of my favorite songs this listen was Ice Cream Man, partially because the double entrendre, and its bluesy-rock roots. This album still translate to fresh rock and energy.
3 likes
Anthrax
This alum was Anthrax awaking as a Big-4 Thrash band (Metallica; Megadeth; Slayer). It was filled with hardcore kick ass but unlike their Big-4 counterparts Anthrax also liked to have fun. My first introduction to them was the succeeding EP called I’m the Man, where they became the first rap-metal band. I use a gavel in my classroom that is inscribed with I am the Law” from this album. Indians might be considered cultural appropriation today but back then it was a stadium anthem to get the crowd cheering. Anthrax when one to create other better (and worse)albums but this one still stands the test of time. Of their eleven albums I’d put this at #5, which should be a “3”. Personal bias stealing this from my brother on cassette included and four great tracks, I’m going to give this a 4!
3 likes
Talking Heads
Psycho Killer is not my favorite song on this album. There: I said it. Actually, there is something about that song that has always annoyed me. The rest of the album was interesting in a good way. It was Peter Gabriel weird but better! Tina Weymouth doesn’t get the credit she deserves as a bass player. The key track for me was the opener Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town, and New Felling.I kinda’ get the Talking Heads fascination now. Who knew all you had to do is actually listen to the album first? 🤯
1 likes
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
I don’t know what I’m listening to. Is it Indian, but she’s singing in Spanish? Is it techno-pop, trance, rock? Is that Caribbean flamenco?? It sounds the Middle Eastern acid-addled love child of Bowie, Shakira and Enigma was delivered by the B-52s!
…and I like way more than I should! I get why I have never heard of it: it’s way to weird for a mainstream American audience. It’s a shame! Key songs for me are the opening track Visions of You and Ezequiel. I may be voting way to high on this but I’m blown away. This is getting a few more listens.
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