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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sail Away | 5 | 2.97 | +2.03 |
| Sister | 5 | 3.02 | +1.98 |
| Coles Corner | 5 | 3.03 | +1.97 |
| Veckatimest | 5 | 3.05 | +1.95 |
| Phrenology | 5 | 3.25 | +1.75 |
| Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables | 5 | 3.27 | +1.73 |
| A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector | 5 | 3.28 | +1.72 |
| L'Eau Rouge | 4 | 2.32 | +1.68 |
| Fear Of A Black Planet | 5 | 3.34 | +1.66 |
| Endtroducing..... | 5 | 3.35 | +1.65 |
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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Idiot | 1 | 3.76 | -2.76 |
| Can't Buy A Thrill | 1 | 3.72 | -2.72 |
| Remain In Light | 1 | 3.67 | -2.67 |
| Transformer | 1 | 3.67 | -2.67 |
| The Velvet Underground & Nico | 1 | 3.62 | -2.62 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3.6 | -2.6 |
| The Velvet Underground | 1 | 3.54 | -2.54 |
| On The Beach | 1 | 3.47 | -2.47 |
| Imagine | 1 | 3.45 | -2.45 |
| Get Behind Me Satan | 1 | 3.42 | -2.42 |
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| Artist | Albums | Avg | Score |
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| Radiohead | 5 | 4.4 | 3.88 |
| Black Sabbath | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Johnny Cash | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Led Zeppelin | 4 | 4.25 | 3.71 |
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| Artist | Albums | Avg | Score |
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| The Velvet Underground | 2 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Talking Heads | 3 | 1.67 | 2.33 |
| Steely Dan | 3 | 1.67 | 2.33 |
| Neil Young | 2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Lou Reed | 2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Scott Walker | 2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Baaba Maal | 2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| PJ Harvey | 2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| The Rolling Stones | 3 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Nick Drake | 3 | 2 | 2.5 |
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Richard Hawley
5/5
This whole album felt like a cigarette with a cup of coffee. 5 stars
2 likes
Radiohead
5/5
This album has some amazing textures and is a perfect blend of electronic music with a full band. I love Radiohead so much
1 likes
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MGMT
3/5
This album has a few very memorable songs and the rest are more or less forgettable. Sounds like 2 potheads that had to write 7 filler songs
Yes
4/5
Spent years thinking that Roundabout was the only good Yes song. This album has proved me wrong
Justice
3/5
Wasn’t expecting a dance album.. It’s not really my thing, but it is a 52 minute long banger
Arcade Fire
5/5
One of my all time favorite albums. The deluxe edition has an extended version of Wasted Hours that is incredible
R.E.M.
4/5
Great album, I’ve never really listened to REM outside of singles but this is a beautiful album
Prince
1/5
I stopped at D.S.M.R. Prince is one of the greatest musical minds of all time. He was an incredible multi-instrumentalist and an absolute legend in every sense of the word..
With that said, I hated this album so much. I didn’t even finish it, and even skipped a couple songs. All of the tracks seem to be at least 2 minutes longer than they needed to be. I’d rather scoop my eardrums out with a cocaine spoon than listen to this ever again
Mike Oldfield
3/5
Even though I’m not really into soundscapes, this was really good. It’s mostly 2 tracks but they have so many dynamics that it was fun to listen to
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5/5
This is the first Chili Peppers album I’ve listened to cover to cover, and I’ve gotta say I loved it. It’s great driving music but they’re all bangers too
3/5
This album is fine, but the tracks are almost out of order. Why Starlight is not in the middle of the album, I’ll never understand.
Muse has better albums
Nirvana
5/5
Perfect album cover to cover. Nirvana isn’t one of my favorites, but listening to this makes their huge success understandable
Eminem
4/5
Such a dramatic album but still only getting 4 stars because of all the skits
Cocteau Twins
4/5
This was really good. It reminds me of Beach House if they were a 90s band.
Public Enemy
5/5
This was a non stop intensity from beginning to end. My first time listening to them and I definitely get the hype
CHIC
2/5
I’m not sure why this is on this list. It’s listenable and not a bad album but every song sounds more or less the same
4/5
Love this album, not sure why it’s on this list
David Bowie
5/5
This is one of the most epic, timeless albums I’ve ever listened to
The Rolling Stones
2/5
I don’t get it. Had some good songs, but by and large it’s a bunch of drunk friends trying to play the blues
Beatles
4/5
A bunch of catchy, clever songs from an almost unknown indie band
Kate Bush
4/5
I doubt I’ll ever listen to it again as I’m not a fan of her voice but this was still really enjoyable
Nitin Sawhney
2/5
This reminds me of a middle eastern Massive Attack. I recognize that it’s good but it’s just not my thing
The Fall
1/5
This sucked. There’s no other way to put it. A majority of the songs are just 5 minutes of them saying the song title over and over and over again. Hated it
Richard Hawley
5/5
This whole album felt like a cigarette with a cup of coffee. 5 stars
The Who
4/5
This was absolutely explosive. Even though there was some unnecessary jamming, I could tell that they were just full of energy and locked in together
The Velvet Underground
1/5
I’ve never understood the Lou Reed hype. Adding Nico to this only made something I already don’t like worse. Not a fan
The Byrds
4/5
This was a good album with some great harmonies and really nice instrumentation. It was also tastefully psychedelic. My only complaint is that it’s very much trying to do what the Beatles were doing at the time
The Afghan Whigs
3/5
I didn’t have time to listen to the full thing. Will listen tomorrow
Shuggie Otis
2/5
Easy to listen to, but ultimately it’s 70s porn music
Jerry Lee Lewis
1/5
This is 22 minutes of the 12 bar blues and other people’s songs. Jerry Lee Lewis was also a piece of shit. Fuck this guy and fuck this album
Run-D.M.C.
5/5
This album is great cover to cover. Bonus points for the go-go beats
Big Star
4/5
This sounds like a great driving album. Didn’t know the theme song for That 70’s Show was a cover. Pretty cool
Brian Eno
3/5
I would love to revisit this while flying. It’s beautiful but the album title describes it perfectly. This would be perfect to listen to while people watching at the airport
Radiohead
5/5
This album has some amazing textures and is a perfect blend of electronic music with a full band. I love Radiohead so much
Radiohead
5/5
I’m so glad I got this one the day after Hail to the Thief. Much like Hail to the Thief, Kid A is a work of art
The Smiths
4/5
I’ve never been a huge fan of the Smiths but this album was awesome
Goldfrapp
2/5
This album is really pretty and it has a lot of different textures, but ultimately it sounds like something hippie chicks listen to when they brush their armpit hair.
Fatboy Slim
4/5
ALL BANGERS
David Ackles
1/5
Sounds like empty nester dad poetry
Talking Heads
1/5
Never liked the Talking Heads and this didn’t change that
Big Brother & The Holding Company
3/5
I’ve heard Another Piece of my Heart before and all of these songs sound like drunks at a BBQ. 3 stars for Janis though
Merle Haggard
4/5
I’m shocked that I liked this as much as I did
Khaled
1/5
I hated it. I really don’t care for this style/genre/microtonal singing
The Libertines
1/5
This album sucks. “Let’s just play out of tune! None of us can sing, might as well moan whatever the song title is.” What an awful piece of shit this album was
Count Basie & His Orchestra
3/5
This was fun
Elton John
3/5
Elton John is the master of piano ballads, but it gets exhausting when it’s a full album of them
The Who
2/5
I like The Who a lot but this was exhausting to listen to
U2
4/5
I’ve always loved The Joshua Tree, but I never listened to War outside of the singles. Awesome album, aggressive drum sound
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
2/5
I’ve listened to this a few times in the past. Not my thing but it’s a great example of how to make odd time signatures easy to listen to
The White Stripes
1/5
I’ve never cared for the White Stripes aside from a few songs. Listening to this album changed nothing
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
This album means the world to me. I know it makes me sound like a redneck, if anyone ever says anything bad about Lynyrd Skynyrd, I would quickly direct them to this masterpiece
Billy Bragg
4/5
This was my first time enjoying something with Jeff Tweedy, Billy Bragg was great too. I’ve never heard of him before this
Mercury Rev
1/5
This was incredibly boring. Just strings and synths behind someone who listened to far too much Bob Dylan.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
I’m going to finish this tomorrow, but it’s so good. I can’t see myself changing the rating
The Temptations
2/5
This was alright but it all kind of ran together. Interesting version of Heard it through the Grapevine
Nick Drake
2/5
I recognize it as good but it’s not my thing
Hüsker Dü
1/5
Before this, I had only heard of Husker Du. I really didn’t like it at all
The Black Crowes
4/5
DJ Shadow
5/5
DJ Shadow is so awesome. This is one of my favorite albums
The Offspring
2/5
I’ve never been a big fan of The Offspring, this changed nothing. The singles are the only unique songs
The Police
3/5
This is fine. Not a huge fan of The Police
Randy Newman
5/5
I love Randy Newman but this was my first time listening to a full album. This was a great listen, highly recommend to anyone
1/5
This sounds like you’re in a Starbucks and the only thing they’re serving is MDMA
Not my thing
Orbital
2/5
This wasn’t bad or anything, I just couldn’t finish it. It sounded like the music they play during intimate scenes in Lifetime movies
Black Sabbath
5/5
One of my all time favorites
Deep Purple
3/5
Do the Japanese only clap on the 2 and the 4??
Justin Timberlake
3/5
I didn’t finish it but I’ve listened to this before. It’s a solid pop album
Joni Mitchell
3/5
She’s a national treasure but ultimately not my bag
Peter Tosh
4/5
I’ve smoked every day for almost 15 years. I still hate stoner culture and songs about weed. Considering that, this album was controversial at the time and Peter Tosh is a reggae god
Joni Mitchell
4/5
I’m not a huge fan of her vocals but this is a beautiful album and she’s an incredible songwriter
The Avalanches
4/5
This is entertaining. Definitely a good chill road trip album
John Lee Hooker
2/5
I love the blues, but because of the production choices of the 80’s, this sucks
Prince
4/5
This is worlds better than 1999. Thoroughly enjoyable
The Young Gods
4/5
French NIN. I really liked it
Pink Floyd
4/5
Come on.. it’s Dark Side of the Moon. No review needed, but I do hope Animals is on this list
Green Day
1/5
Fuck Green Day
Everything But The Girl
3/5
This was pretty good, very relaxing
The Byrds
2/5
I honestly thought this was boring and everything sounded the same
Brian Eno
2/5
Dynamic but incredibly boring
Eagles
4/5
I’ve never listened to a full Eagles album. I really enjoyed this
The White Stripes
3/5
I actually liked this more than expected
Peter Gabriel
3/5
I’m in the middle of this but it’s pretty good. I’ve always like Peter Gabriel but have never listened to this
Lauryn Hill
3/5
I get that this is a great album. I can totally hear it, I’m just not a big R&B guy and I took away a star for having skits between songs
Madness
2/5
Do people actually enjoy listening to music like this? It sounds like circus music for handicapped people
Dusty Springfield
3/5
This was a good listen. Had no idea she was British
Neil Young
1/5
I’ve never been a big Neil Young fan, and this didn’t help.
1. Why does anyone like this
2. He sounds like a little old lady singing in church
The Darkness
3/5
This was really good, but lost a star for unnecessary falsetto in a few songs (in my opinion).
Bonnie Raitt
2/5
Love Bonnie Raitt. Hate 80s blues
The Charlatans
2/5
I’m not familiar with the rest of their discography, but this album just sounds like a poorly produced Oasis copycat
N.W.A.
4/5
Fuck fuck fuck the police
The Temptations
4/5
This slapped really good. Definitely one of the better R&B albums on this list
Def Leppard
3/5
I thought this was good a few songs in but by the time I got to the last couple songs I realized they all sound the same.
What has 7 arms and sucks?
Traffic
2/5
Poorly mixed and boring even if it’s arranged really well. Also, fuck flutes in this application
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
5/5
I take back every bad thing I’ve said about the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. This shit slaps
Pearl Jam
5/5
Such a classic album
King Crimson
5/5
This was surprisingly incredible
The Rolling Stones
2/5
Much like Sticky Fingers, this just sounds like a bunch of drunk Englishman playing shitty blues
The Adverts
2/5
Everything sounded the same
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
This is an easy listen. It’s a 45 minute long groove session
Miles Davis
3/5
I’m not typically into jazz, but this was enjoyable. Good reading music
The Clash
4/5
Previously I was only familiar with London Calling, but I loved this album. Solid hooks and great songwriting
Lou Reed
2/5
This is more listenable than most Lou Reed stuff that I’ve heard but I still don’t like it and don’t understand the appeal
Leftfield
2/5
This was ok but I feel like it’s the kind of music you hear at a CBD store
Ray Charles
4/5
This was very relaxing to listen to. 10/10 would listen again
Metallica
4/5
This is one of the greatest metal albums of all time. My only complaints are:
1. The mixing in the remaster is awful. I know they (Lars) cut the bass out of the original mix but the remaster is all kick drum as a direct result.
2. Half of these songs don’t need to be 7 minutes long
3. Kirk Hammet’s largely unorchestrated guitar solos. It sounds like he’s just winging it through most of his solos
Duke Ellington
3/5
This was good, but still not my gateway into jazz. Will try again with scotch and a cigar
Finley Quaye
2/5
This seemed really mediocre. I love reggae but didn’t care for this
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
1/5
British guys doing reggae stopped being cool after The Police dabbled with it. How did this make it on this list, this was awful. I regret ever hearing it or even knowing of it
Little Richard
4/5
Little Richard > Chuck Berry
Soundgarden
4/5
I’ve never actually listened to a Soundgarden album cover to cover. I loved the dynamics
Dead Kennedys
5/5
I know DK may not be for everyone and that’s ok. For me, this album is perfect from cover to cover. The perfect balance of surf guitar and punk
Beth Orton
2/5
This was pretty but it’s really not my thing
Dwight Yoakam
3/5
I’m shocked at how much I liked this. It’s still country, I’ll probably never listen to this again, but I enjoyed it
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
1/5
Hipster Bruce Springsteen
Boston
5/5
Such an epic album. I knew most of the songs but the album flows really well and adds more context
Donald Fagen
1/5
I really hated this. Didn’t even make it through a full song. “Let’s make jazz, but instead of instruments, let’s synthesize them”
1 star
The Roots
5/5
I’ve always loved The Roots and my old band actually got to open a show for them back in 2008. This is an incredible album that could easily be appreciated no matter what type of music you like
Alanis Morissette
2/5
I’ve never been a fan but it’s not bad
Mudhoney
2/5
Not sure why this is here
Grizzly Bear
5/5
A perfect album from cover to cover. I actually found this album years ago in the 1001 Albums book
Queen
3/5
This is quintessential Queen. However, there are maybe four or five songs on this album that I find to be kind of annoying
Sufjan Stevens
4/5
This reminds me of a tolerable Bright eyes. Beautiful album
Michael Jackson
4/5
While this is not my style, you can’t deny that it’s an incredible album. There’s a reason that he was the king of pop
The Damned
4/5
This album surprised me. It was pleasantly chaotic with a. Lot of different textures
Coldplay
4/5
Such a classic. There are some filler songs but ultimately worth listening to cover to cover
Janis Joplin
2/5
She was a great singer, but I’m realizing that I don’t like her voice
The Doors
2/5
The Doors are the most overrated band of the 20th century. Prove me wrong
4/5
So far, I was only familiar with Low Rider, but this album was very complex and a fun listen
Manic Street Preachers
3/5
This wasn’t bad, but I feel like it would translate better live
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
This was good, but his voice was wearing on me after a few songs. Would still be interested in listening to some of his other music
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
1/5
I made it 3 songs in. This sucks
Lou Reed
1/5
How is Lou Reed as popular as he is/was. This is awful
Blur
2/5
I really wanted to enjoy it but it ended up just being annoying
Morrissey
4/5
I liked this, but it just made me want to listen to The Smiths
Janelle Monáe
5/5
I loved this. Perfect album from cover to cover
Derek & The Dominos
5/5
I knew the singles on this album, but I’ve never listened to the whole thing. It’s absolutely perfect.. finally, a British blues album on this list that doesn’t suck
R.E.M.
4/5
Automatic for the people is better but this is still good
Jethro Tull
2/5
Not my thing
Nightmares On Wax
2/5
Super boring, not this smokers delight
David Bowie
3/5
This was a fun listen, but I’m deducting a star for the worst version of Across the Universe that I’ve ever heard.
Kelela
4/5
I don’t typically like music like this, but this was different and slapped so hard. DC!!
Portishead
2/5
I really liked the music but wasn’t into the vocals
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
I love some of Jimi’s music, but he is a good example that even an incredible musician can be a disappointing songwriter
Beatles
3/5
It’s fine
The Thrills
2/5
I liked the music but the vocals were too whispery for me
Gang Of Four
2/5
This was ok but got annoying very quickly
Isaac Hayes
4/5
I wasn’t expecting this but long form soul music slaps. The only thing I didn’t like was how long the closer was and it’s mostly him telling a story that the song is written about
Michael Jackson
4/5
The Monkees
2/5
I don’t understand why this is on the list. This is generic Beatles and it’s not even that good
Erykah Badu
3/5
I really enjoyed the music on this but her vocals got old pretty fast
Muddy Waters
4/5
This is good music to sit outside and sweat to
The Smashing Pumpkins
5/5
I’ve always loved melancholy but this album was great!
Grateful Dead
3/5
I originally hit the “Did Not Listen” button on this because I’ve always hated the Grateful Dead. I decided to go back and give it a listen because that’s the whole reason why I’m making my way through this list.
I’m shocked at how tolerable this was. I’ll probably never listen to it again, but it was nice
Ananda Shankar
3/5
I didn’t finish it but this was way more enjoyable than I expected it to be
Gorillaz
4/5
I’ve always loved this album, although it’s not one of my favorite Gorillaz albums
Queen
4/5
There are 2 types of people in this world. People who enjoy listening to Queen, and liars
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Love this album. Possibly has the best opener of all time and also has my favorite Zeppelin song, Since I’ve been Loving You”
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
4/5
I really enjoyed this! I had never heard of this Damon Albarn side project, but it’s like a mellow Gorillaz
Bill Evans Trio
2/5
This might be nice to listen to while fine dining but it’s not my thing
The Byrds
3/5
This was fine but not really my thing. Maybe I wasn’t in the right mood when I played it
Snoop Dogg
2/5
I liked this but by the time I got halfway through the album, it all seemed to blend together
Wu-Tang Clan
5/5
One of the greatest rap albums of all time. Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nothin to fuck with
Fela Kuti
2/5
I liked the music a lot, but I felt the vocals were unnecessary. I also realized at the third song that they were all structured the same
Julian Cope
1/5
This was borderline unlistenable
1/5
I never tried to listen to Devo because I always hated Whip It.. listening to this album changed nothing
Joan Armatrading
4/5
I’ve never heard of her, but I really enjoyed this. The music was great and she has a great voice.
David Bowie
3/5
I typically like Bowie, but this was not my favorite.
Billie Holiday
4/5
I love singers from the 50s, but her voice got annoying after a while. Beautiful music
Bob Dylan
2/5
This has a few songs I like but I’m not really into Bob Dylan
LL Cool J
4/5
This slapped with the exception of Milky Cereal
Joy Division
3/5
I really liked parts of this album, but the out of key bass parts weren’t fun
Led Zeppelin
5/5
This shit will always slap
Alice Cooper
4/5
Spooky Ziggy Stardust. I’m here for it
The The
2/5
There are worse things to listen to on this list
Rush
2/5
I’m just not a big Rush guy. After many attempts, live and otherwise
The Smiths
4/5
This was a good one. This band has grown on me a lot in the last decade
Radiohead
4/5
I don’t think I’ve ever listened to this, but I really enjoyed it
fIREHOSE
2/5
This was vaguely like Primus but less listenable
Beatles
5/5
Not a big Beatles fan, but this album is perfect from cover to cover
The Rolling Stones
2/5
Has some good songs, but I’ve never been impressed by the Stones
The Band
4/5
One of my favorite bands from the 60s and 70s. Absolute classic with an unexpectedly awesome groove
Pantera
3/5
I’ve never been a big Pantera fan, I can’t stand Phil Anselmo. That being said, this album was awesome. Not five stars because they were/are racist pieces of shit
Lorde
4/5
At first I thought the songs were all gonna sound the same but I ended up really liking the production on this
Scott Walker
1/5
Man, I really hated this
Paul Simon
2/5
I made it a few songs in and it’s what I expected. Music for old white men to pay their bills to
Johnny Cash
5/5
One of my all time favorites
Blood, Sweat & Tears
2/5
I hated this. It would’ve been better without vocals
Tears For Fears
5/5
One of my all time favorite albums, and probably my favorite 80s album
Baaba Maal
1/5
I’m gonna just file this under, “not my thing”
Beatles
4/5
Not as good as Abbey Road but it’s still my favorite Beatles album
The Specials
2/5
I’m just not super into British white dudes playing reggae, it’s just not that good
The Slits
1/5
This was trash
Songhoy Blues
2/5
I recognize it as good, but just not my thing
Death In Vegas
2/5
90’s hits to smoke opium to
Not great
1/5
Personally, I just don’t like music like this
Steely Dan
1/5
I was hip to Steely Dan, listening to this made me realize I do not like Steely Dan
Can
3/5
This had a good feel to it, but I wasn’t in a mellow mood and didn’t finish it
T. Rex
3/5
How could a band with a name like T. Rex have music this soft?
Van Morrison
5/5
Perfect from cover to cover. Great selection for Thanksgiving
3/5
I’ve listened a few times. Still meh
Sex Pistols
2/5
Love punk, and I know this might be sacrilegious but this was kinda repetitive and not great
Mylo
3/5
I enjoyed a lot of it, but there were parts that were annoying
Scritti Politti
1/5
Man, I really hated this. It sounded like the music from an 80s movie, but a shitty 80s movie
4/5
This album was a lot of fun to listen to. I really liked that the simple acoustic rhythm guitar had a part in every song
Cream
2/5
I’ve never cared much for Cream and listening to this again did not help
Black Flag
2/5
I get why this is good, and I typically love classic hardcore. This was a surprisingly difficult listen
Beatles
3/5
Some songs on this album that I love, but not everything
Yellow Submarine fucking blows
Elastica
2/5
Just not a fan of moany female led grunge bands
Alice In Chains
5/5
Perfect album cover to cover
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
I enjoyed what I was able to listen to, but I do want to go back and finish
Liz Phair
1/5
Incel girl grunge. Didn’t care for it
Metallica
2/5
I expected this to be a lot better than it was. The idea was great, but they didn’t adjust any of their songs to tastefully fit the orchestra. It just sounded like an orchestra trying to play in the same room as Metallica. Also, Lars just blows. He sucks so bad
Leonard Cohen
4/5
I wasn’t able to finish it but I liked where it was going
Pink Floyd
5/5
I prefer Animals, but this is still a perfect album
Spiritualized
2/5
Easy to listen to but everything sounds kind of the same and it runs together
Various Artists
5/5
This is a great Christmas album. I’m especially glad that I didn’t get shot in the face while listening to it
Incubus
4/5
I’ve always loved this album and Morning view
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Didn’t listen to it, but have listened before. Not my favorite, but it’s still Led Zeppelin
Elton John
4/5
I liked this a lot more than Madman Across the Water. Only giving 4 stars because what the fuck is with Jamaican Jerk-off?
Kings of Leon
4/5
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. There are some filler songs but overall it was very listenable
Bobby Womack
2/5
I found this to be mostly forgettable
Harry Nilsson
3/5
This was alright, but it seemed to have a good amount of filler
Pixies
4/5
I’ve never liked the Pixies, but forcing myself ti listen to this changed that. Solid album
Johnny Cash
5/5
One of my all time favorites
Dire Straits
2/5
Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitar players of all time, but this was really boring. The smooth jazz accents are just awful
David Bowie
3/5
This was an easy listen, but not my favorite Bowie
Frank Sinatra
4/5
It’s Frank Sinatra
Leonard Cohen
2/5
I liked this more than You Want it Darker
The Zombies
3/5
This was really good, kind of like later Beatles stuff but I really liked Flowers for Emily
Belle & Sebastian
1/5
This was some South Park sounding bullshit
The Beau Brummels
2/5
This was like Bob Dylan but good
Pink Floyd
2/5
All time favorite band, but not a big fan of psychedelic Pink Floyd
Jeff Buckley
3/5
This album has my favorite version of Hallelujah, but all of the other songs had no business being as long as they were
Herbie Hancock
5/5
This is one of my top 20 favorite albums of all time. Totally deserves a spot on this list
Fugees
5/5
Banger from cover to cover. One of my favorites
4/5
This is a good example of something really good, that has 3 really solid songs.. but ultimately everything sounds very similar.. yet at the same time it’s still really good
Led Zeppelin
4/5
The Police
3/5
This was alright
ZZ Top
3/5
This is fun to listen to, but it’s a lot of the same thing
The Soft Boys
2/5
Not sure why this is on here. Just sounds like they listened to too much Rolling Stones. Not memorable
Quicksilver Messenger Service
2/5
The first half of this is just these guys jamming on 2 chords. Not unlistenable but kind of uninteresting
David Bowie
5/5
This is a work of art. Absolutely incredible experience
Guns N' Roses
2/5
If you listen to one of their singles 12 times, you’ve heard Appetite for Destruction. Good but super repetitive
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
2/5
This was more listenable than other Neil Young songs I’ve heard.. BUT I JUST DON’T GET WHY HE IS SO REVERED
The Blue Nile
4/5
This reminded me of an 80’s LCD Soundsystem. I really enjoyed
Rod Stewart
4/5
This was a great listen. Would be great for a road trip
Sonic Youth
4/5
I never got into Sonic Youth, but I loved this
OutKast
4/5
I love OutKast but the skits are annoying
Parliament
2/5
It’s exactly what I expected. I probably would’ve liked it more if I had some cocaine
FKA twigs
3/5
This was a good listen. Sort of an electronic R&B
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
3/5
I’m surprised that I liked this as much as I did. I’m rarely into acapella music, and don’t listen to any world music. This was somehow very calming
Primal Scream
2/5
There wasn’t really anything memorable about this
Beck
4/5
This was a lot of fun to listen to. Great driving album
Depeche Mode
4/5
This is an awesome album. I liked it a lot more than expected
Booker T. & The MG's
3/5
I love the title track, and the whole album is good. A bit on the sleepy side as a whole
The xx
4/5
I’m familiar with this album and while it’s not my favorite style, it’s a great listen
Amy Winehouse
5/5
Perfect album from cover to cover
Pulp
2/5
This wasn’t unlistenable but it just sounded like someone that only ever listened to Bowie
Supergrass
3/5
I like the song, Alright but the rest were kinda meh. Might be a good road trip album
Sparks
3/5
It’s fine, I know there’s a lot of history with this band but it didn’t stand out to me much
Barry Adamson
1/5
This was wildly uninteresting
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
This album is classic, but why is the title track the opener?? It’s a total mood killer before the album even really gets going
Hugh Masekela
3/5
This was good, but still not my gateway into jazz
Crosby, Stills & Nash
4/5
I enjoyed this, the three of them are great songwriters and performers
k.d. lang
4/5
I didn’t know what to expect, and this was perfect for the long drive in the rain I had
Tom Waits
4/5
I’ve been waiting for my gateway atom Waits and it feels good to finally have found it
Norah Jones
2/5
This is fine and she is incredibly talented, but I have a hard time getting through an album of this type of music.
Dusty Springfield
3/5
This is an easy listen, nothing crazy though
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
Some of my favorite Hendrix songs are on this album. That said, there are a lot of forgettable songs on here
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
I preferred Bridge Over Troubled Water, but this was still listenable
Scott Walker
2/5
I just don’t get the appeal
Beastie Boys
4/5
I love the Beastie Boys, and some of my favorites are on this album. I still prefer Paul’s Boutique and Ill Communication though
David Bowie
3/5
I enjoyed this and thought it was tastefully psychedelic
The Flaming Lips
5/5
One of my all time favorites. Such a fun listen
Donovan
2/5
Jesus Christ this was boring as shit
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2/5
This is my first time experiencing Beefheart, so my opinion may change the more I listen to them. This sounds like music for people that don’t enjoy listening to music
Paul McCartney and Wings
3/5
This was pretty good, I liked the small reprise of jet at the end
Sister Sledge
2/5
I see why this is a good album, but I don’t understand why it’s on this list. It’s fun and easy to listen to, but there wasn’t anything that stood out for me
Björk
3/5
I really enjoyed her vocals, but the music is a bit dated
Sonic Youth
5/5
I liked this a lot, probably better than Goo
Pulp
2/5
I don’t understand why this list has so many forgettable David Bowie copycats.
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
I haven’t been super into Latin music, but this had a sick groove from cover to cover
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
I love a few songs on this album but it was overall very repetitive
Neu!
2/5
I was very impressed with how boring an album can be
Tracy Chapman
4/5
This is a beautiful album with a unique sound
Faust
1/5
How did this make the list?
Garbage
3/5
This was fine
Michael Kiwanuka
5/5
Perfect album cover to cover
The Stooges
3/5
I’ve listened to this before and like a few songs on it but its not as enjoyable for me as their later stuff
Ghostface Killah
3/5
This slapped, but I would give it a better rating if it didn’t have all of the skits
The Magnetic Fields
2/5
Definitely quantity over quality.. why does this exist on this list?
George Harrison
4/5
This was a really easy listen. I enjoyed it more than I expected to
Willie Nelson
4/5
My first Willie Nelson album and I absolutely loved it
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
As weird as it was, I enjoyed it
The Lemonheads
3/5
What a boring album. I like Mrs Robinson though
Neneh Cherry
4/5
Not my thing, but what a banget
The Velvet Underground
1/5
This is the 4th Lou Reed album that I’ve gotten on this list so far. I love this album list because it gives artists I’ve previously disliked a chance to prove their discography. That said, I still can’t stand Lou Reed. How is his music so glorified?? This absolutely sucks. If the only person to ever do heroin was Lou Reed, no one would have listened to this
Beatles
3/5
This is fine. To be expected for early beatles
Bad Brains
1/5
This is maybe my 3rd time trying to listen to Bad Brains and boy, do I not like it
Pink Floyd
5/5
I love this album so very much. It’s perfect from cover to cover and it takes me on a ride every time
Soft Machine
2/5
Cool but not my thing
Radiohead
5/5
Probably my favorite Rasiohead album
Peter Gabriel
3/5
I really enjoyed this, but Sledgehammer is an annoying song
Girls Against Boys
2/5
Seems like they’re just ripping off Sonic Youth
PJ Harvey
2/5
I just do not like this kind of music. I don’t think it’s made for me
A bunch of really good songs sandwiched between a few ok songs
Iron Maiden
5/5
One of the best metal albums of all time. All hail Iron Maiden
Neil Young
2/5
This is more enjoyable than the other Neil Young albums I’ve tried, but I still am not a fan and don’t get the hype
Megadeth
3/5
I don’t understand how this is up there with Iron Maiden and Metallica. Sure it’s good, but in this particular era of mid 80’s metal, you also had Iron Maiden’s Powerslave (1984) and Metallica’s Ride the Lightening (1984). My opinion is that there are better albums in this genre from this time and I really don’t get the hype
Air
3/5
I will finish listening to this tomorrow, but I’ve enjoyed it so far
Steely Dan
2/5
I recognize that this is good, but I really am not a fan
Nick Drake
2/5
Unique but all of the songs sound the same. Not my bag
Talking Heads
2/5
I just really don’t like the talking heads. I liked this more than the other album that came up, but it’s just not my thing
The Cramps
3/5
This was really interesting. A perfect balance of Dead Kennedys and The Clash
Baaba Maal
2/5
This is fine but not my thing
Ray Charles
3/5
This was a delightful listen and exactly what I expected
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
I liked this album a little more than Born in the USA. Great songwriting
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3/5
I liked this more than I expected. It’s definitely a great roadtrip album
Aerosmith
3/5
Definitely some whispers of hair metal in this one.. it was alright
Aerosmith
4/5
I liked this a lot more than Hard Rocks
The Kinks
2/5
I really didn’t like it. It was like The Rolling Stones but somehow worse
De La Soul
3/5
This was a fun listen for a Friday, but it got repetitive after a while
Funkadelic
4/5
What a total banger. Really enjoyed this
John Martyn
3/5
This was really pretty. I really liked the guitar work
Chicago
2/5
This was well done but so elaborate that it was hard to focus on. Who greenlit that awful guitar track??
Pretenders
2/5
After only ever hearing singles.. now I think I just don’t like the pretenders
The Cure
2/5
I didn’t care for it but I think I will like their later music
AC/DC
4/5
Surprisingly enjoyed this. I thought it would be repetitive but I see why it’s one of the best albums of all time
Lupe Fiasco
2/5
I’ve always liked the song, Kick Push but this album was disappointing. Especially since the last track is 11 minutes of him thanking random people
Korn
4/5
I’ve listened to a lot of Koran over the years but this was the first time listening to this album from cover to cover and it was awesome. Not sure what that Cameltosis shit was though
Bill Callahan
2/5
This was interesting but I also couldn’t stand it
Aretha Franklin
5/5
What an awesome album. Long live the queen
U2
2/5
I was shocked at how bland this was
The Sonics
3/5
I can see how they influenced a lot of early punk bands, but this isn’t for me
The Beach Boys
3/5
I prefer Pet sounds, but it was an experience to listen to this the day after Brian Wilson passed. RIP
Prince
2/5
I’m sure there are parts that are good but I only made it through 6 songs
Fiona Apple
2/5
I don’t get why this is enjoyable in any way. She sounds so hurt and scorned that she sounds like an emotional vampire
Common
3/5
I like the music and he’s got really good flow but there was nothing catchy about it. No hooks
Wilco
3/5
The vocals aren’t my favorite, but the music was really good
ABBA
3/5
This was good, but it didn’t have the typical bangers that I would expect from ABBA
Dr. Dre
3/5
It’s a classic and I respect that, but it’s not my style
Nick Drake
2/5
I liked the songs I listened to, and I can tell that he influenced a lot of newer artists but it’s still kinda meh
Spiritualized
2/5
..who enjoys this?
The Associates
3/5
Dated 80s electronic/new wave. Maybe I would like their newer music or at least a remastered version
Otis Redding
4/5
I love Otis Redding, I always have.. but I’m only giving this 4 stars because Aretha Franklin is the only person that should sing Respect
John Lennon
1/5
The only thing I dislike more than the title track is the rest of his solo discography. He was a piece of shit, too
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
Rumors is a perfect album. This was not, but it’s was still really great.
How is anyone supposed to follow up Rumors anyway??
Happy Mondays
2/5
This was kind of forgettable for me
The Beta Band
3/5
This had kind of a cool sound to it, but I got tired of it about halfway through
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
This was what I expect It to be
ABBA
3/5
This album slaps, but why isn’t Dancing Queen the opener? It seems like the songs are out of order
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
This is the perfect cross between The Clash and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Pavement
2/5
The vocals are tough to get through but I liked the music
Steely Dan
2/5
Man I really just don’t like Steely Dan. 2 stars for the musicianship
Madonna
1/5
This album was terrible. I have no clue how it made this list. Washed up, poorly written trash. Hopefully there’s some 80’s Madonna on this list
Keith Jarrett
3/5
This was really pretty but solo piano gets kind of boring unless I’m watching a live performance
Eminem
3/5
One of the greatest rappers of all time. Musically, this album is kind of annoying
Randy Newman
4/5
Randy Newman is an American treasure that must be protected at all costs
Burning Spear
3/5
Really happy to have a good roots reggae album instead of the typical British trash on here
Country Joe & The Fish
1/5
Man.. I really hate psychedelic rock
Moby
4/5
Bangers cover to cover
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
I have always disliked Neil Young, and have already had 2 of his albums pop up here. Those were rated with 1’s and 2’s. I loved this album, the opener will definitely be revisited
Shivkumar Sharma
1/5
Meditation music..?
Black Sabbath
5/5
God bless Ozzy Osbourne
Sam Cooke
4/5
One of the best to ever do it
Willie Nelson
3/5
I prefer the Red Headed Stranger but I enjoyed this
Marvin Gaye
3/5
This is what I expected. It’s fine
Bee Gees
2/5
Not my favorite Bee Gees album. Too slow
Dr. Octagon
2/5
I don’t understand why this is on here with such heavy hitters from the rap/hip hop world
The Cars
2/5
This sounds like a barbecue with shitty food
Radiohead
3/5
This album has some really good songs but it’s not my favorite
Mudhoney
2/5
I don’t get why this is here. It’s like punk rock Rolling Stones with a lead so by net that sounds like he couldn’t give less of a shit
Silver Jews
2/5
How is this on this list? Sleepy bored songwriter
Astrud Gilberto
4/5
If this list has taught me anything.. it’s that I really like Samba music
Jurassic 5
3/5
I enjoyed it, but I thought I would like it more than I did
Nirvana
3/5
It was good but I prefer Nevermind
Sepultura
3/5
I enjoyed this and it was a good gateway to Sepultura, but it was kind of repetitive
The Fall
4/5
This was really cool. It was like The Clash but electronic
Steve Earle
2/5
A lot of cowboy chords for a country album called Guitar Town
Electric Light Orchestra
4/5
Really enjoyed this, great road trip album
The Kinks
2/5
Were they trying to do Sgt Peppers?
Thin Lizzy
4/5
This was AWESOME. It was like Kiss, but enjoyable
George Michael
2/5
This was good but I really didn’t like the mix
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
This was a good listen, kind of what I expected
Sade
2/5
I recognize this as being good, but definitely not my thing
Stan Getz
2/5
Not my thing
Elvis Costello
2/5
About what I expected it to be
Roxy Music
2/5
Not a fan. Sounded like Freddie Mercury meets Jello Biafra
Oasis
3/5
This was fine. Good for a Friday
Talking Heads
2/5
I think I just don’t like the Talking Heads. I have an extra star because Psycho Killer is on this album
Jane's Addiction
3/5
I enjoyed this. Now that I’ve heard it, I understand why the Chili Peppers brought Navarro on for a bit
David Bowie
3/5
I liked it, but it was kind of bland for a Bowie album
Echo And The Bunnymen
2/5
I’ve tried to listen to them a couple times and I don’t really get it
Waylon Jennings
4/5
This was really great, perfect for a sad Friday
The Vines
3/5
I don’t get what’s special about it. It has a few good songs but nothing that jumped out at me
Circle Jerks
3/5
14 songs and 15 minutes long.. fuck yeah
Digital Underground
2/5
Not sure why this is here..
Beastie Boys
5/5
My second favorite Beastie album. Perfect cover to cover
Eric Clapton
3/5
I feel like a lot of illegitimate children were conceived to this album
Missy Elliott
3/5
The intro didn’t age well, otherwise still slapped
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
This is what mayonnaise sounds like
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
I liked this but I like Bridge Over Troubled Water better
Serge Gainsbourg
2/5
Nah, not my thing
The Stooges
4/5
My favorite Stooges album so far
Sleater-Kinney
2/5
I really liked the music but not a fan of the vocals
Dolly Parton
3/5
She’s a great singer/songwriter and this was about what I expected
Solange
2/5
I think I just don’t like R&B
Deep Purple
4/5
This ripped just as much as I wanted it to
Spacemen 3
2/5
Sleepy whisper electronica? Nah I’m good
Deee-Lite
2/5
…why is this here?
Butthole Surfers
3/5
This was fun
The Beach Boys
3/5
This was what I expected from a Beach Boys album
Bob Dylan
2/5
About what I expected
Goldie
2/5
I tried but not really my thing
Throbbing Gristle
1/5
I appreciate that this probably inspired Trent Reznor, but man I did not enjoy it
Paul Simon
2/5
This sounded like mayonnaise. 2 stars because the guitar on track one ripped
Pere Ubu
1/5
Exactly what the fuck was that
Violent Femmes
3/5
This is about what I expected
M.I.A.
3/5
I liked it, but Paper Planes seems out of place. Good listen though
White Denim
3/5
Not what I was expecting, but really good for a jam band
Tom Tom Club
4/5
Genius of Love is one of my all time favorite bangers, and man this album did not disappoint
Common
2/5
Common is a great lyricist/poet but I find most of his music forgettable
Dinosaur Jr.
2/5
I don’t think it’s my thing, but the loud as fuck guitars feeding back was awesome
Roxy Music
2/5
This is listenable but not for me
808 State
2/5
This was fine but I don’t understand all of the 90s EDM on this list
SZA
4/5
I really enjoyed this, definitely going to check her other music out
The Cult
2/5
This wasn’t super memorable. It was like AC/DC but less interesting
Fleet Foxes
4/5
I haven’t listened to this in a long time. Beautifully written and unique
Bert Jansch
2/5
This was fine but I’m not really into a lot of folk
The Smiths
3/5
This was good but not my favorite album by The Smiths