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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
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5 | 3.33 | +1.67 |
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Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
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5 | 3.39 | +1.61 |
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Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
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5 | 3.65 | +1.35 |
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Cee-Lo Green... Is The Soul Machine
Cee Lo Green
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4 | 2.65 | +1.35 |
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With The Beatles
Beatles
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5 | 3.66 | +1.34 |
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Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
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5 | 3.66 | +1.34 |
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
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5 | 3.66 | +1.34 |
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Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye
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4 | 2.74 | +1.26 |
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American Idiot
Green Day
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5 | 3.77 | +1.23 |
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Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
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4 | 2.78 | +1.22 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Ambient 1/Music For Airports
Brian Eno
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1 | 3.07 | -2.07 |
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Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
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1 | 3.07 | -2.07 |
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Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
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1 | 3.07 | -2.07 |
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
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2 | 3.99 | -1.99 |
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Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
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1 | 2.97 | -1.97 |
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Disintegration
The Cure
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2 | 3.85 | -1.85 |
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Roots
Sepultura
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1 | 2.79 | -1.79 |
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Metallica
Metallica
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2 | 3.79 | -1.79 |
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
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2 | 3.74 | -1.74 |
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Doolittle
Pixies
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2 | 3.74 | -1.74 |
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Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Beatles | 7 | 4.29 |
| Johnny Cash | 2 | 5 |
| Michael Jackson | 3 | 4.33 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Brian Eno | 4 | 1.5 |
| Björk | 3 | 2 |
| The Cure | 3 | 2 |
| Tom Waits | 3 | 2 |
| Metallica | 3 | 2 |
5-Star Albums (11)
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Fiona Apple · 2 likes
4/5
This surprised me a lot and found myself enjoying this way more than expected. My favorite was “Shameika”
Neil Young · 1 likes
4/5
In the beginning I found Neil Young’s voice to sound a bit whiney but really enjoyed it by the end. My favorites were “Old Man” and “Heart of Gold”.
Linkin Park · 1 likes
3/5
I get why they were popular but they sound very dated already.
UB40 · 1 likes
4/5
This was a great reggae sounding album. It feels like Sublime used these guys as inspiration.
The Soft Boys · 1 likes
2/5
This felt like the opposite of a greatest hits album. My favorite part was the end I had been looking forward to it for over 2 hours.
1-Star Albums (15)
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De La Soul
3/5
Fun old-school rap album with classic rhyme schemes and solid beats. Definitely grew on me by the end of the album but I’m not sure if I’ll return to it.
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
Not a fan
Pink Floyd
3/5
I think this is my first time listening all the way through a Pink Floyd album and I can understand the hype but it wasn’t my favorite.
Common
4/5
Very happy with this entire album, “The Food” is one of my favorite Kanye features of all time.
Johnny Cash
5/5
It feels like the quality of a “Greatest Hits” album
Siouxsie And The Banshees
2/5
I could understand why it is well liked just not by me
Throbbing Gristle
1/5
Wow that sucked. I could have died happily without listening to this.
R.E.M.
2/5
Half of the songs sounded like the intro to the Big Bang theory, their style sounded very dated to me.
Pixies
3/5
It was a fun listen not sure if I will return to any of these songs in particular.
Peter Gabriel
2/5
I was not feeling this album not sure why just didn’t hold my attention.
k.d. lang
3/5
Wow she has an amazing voice, every song was beautiful to listen too
Pink Floyd
4/5
Totally get the hype for this album and Pink Floyd as a whole. My favorite was “Breathe”
Todd Rundgren
3/5
Really fun album with lots of variety. I am ashamed to admit the most memorable song was certainly “Slut.”
The Boo Radleys
3/5
All the songs were easy to listen to, my favorite was “Best Lose the Fear”
William Orbit
2/5
Interesting background music but not what I was looking for.
Dire Straits
4/5
Really enjoyed this and understand their appeal, looks like I’ll have to check out some more from Dire Straits
Raekwon
3/5
I really enjoyed the Wu-tang style elements throughout this album.
Frank Sinatra
4/5
I just find myself enjoying every song that he sings even though that is certainly not the best version of “Pennies From Heaven”
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
I’m not a huge Bruce Springsteen fan but this sounded like a masterpiece compared to the other albums I reviewed today.
The Soft Boys
2/5
This felt like the opposite of a greatest hits album. My favorite part was the end I had been looking forward to it for over 2 hours.
Stereolab
3/5
This was a great mix of feeling like background music that is still engaging to listen to.
Cat Stevens
4/5
This was very enjoyable, my favorites were “Wild World,” “Sad Lisa,” and “Longer Boats.”
The White Stripes
4/5
Really solid album, I personally enjoyed “Seven Nation Army,” “In The Cold, Cold Night,” and “Little Acorns.”
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Most of the songs were enjoyable but not amazing, my favorite was “The Lyre of Orpheus.”
Dirty Projectors
2/5
Felt too indie for me
R.E.M.
3/5
I’m finally starting to understand these guys I enjoyed this much more than “Document.” Not really sure why but “Orange Crush” is a great song.
Butthole Surfers
2/5
Hard choice between a 1/5 and a 2/5 for me because it REALLY sucked but I could understand how some people could enjoy it.
The Police
3/5
Pretty solid tunes on here. I wouldn’t be mad if I heard it again but likely the only song I’ll revisit is “Every Breath You Take.”
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
I liked the slower and more emotional tone to this album. My personal favorites were “Johnny 99” and “My Father’s House.”
Amy Winehouse
4/5
This was amazing I already knew and loved several songs from this album and found a few more.
TLC
3/5
I think this is the first time I have enjoyed interludes on an album also “Waterfalls” is a classic.
Queen
3/5
My favorite was “The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke.”
Bob Dylan
4/5
I don’t have any stand out tracks each one was equally wonderful.
Morrissey
4/5
Not at all what I was expecting and I’m happy about it. My favorite was “How Could Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel?”
David Bowie
3/5
Didn’t contain any of my favorite David Bowie songs but it was a fine listen.
Ali Farka Touré
2/5
It wasn’t bad but I wanted to skip through it the whole time.
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
I enjoyed this funky album, “Pusherman” is a classic.
The Sabres Of Paradise
2/5
Yeah this sucked. I couldnt even make it through the full songs, I had to skip after a minute or so of each.
The Smiths
3/5
This was pretty fun I enjoyed their unique sound. My favorite was “Bigmouth Strikes Again.”
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Overall enjoyable but I likely won’t return.
U2
2/5
I get why some people like them but I personally don’t. Far too slow for me.
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
This was very interesting, I could have done without all of the talking.
Buffalo Springfield
4/5
Never heard of these guys before but I enjoyed each song. My favorite was “Mr. Soul”
Louis Prima
4/5
All great tunes, I liked the signature riff at the end of each song. My favorite was “”Oh, Marie”
Björk
2/5
She has a good voice and sounds like they could actually make some good music but this all sucked.
Dennis Wilson
3/5
It didn’t bother me but nothing stood out.
The Go-Go's
3/5
Certainly held my attention but I hoped for a little bit more variety.
Drive-By Truckers
2/5
I got pretty tired of this sound by the end. I feel like these guys were a little too inspired by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Spiritualized
2/5
A bit too much going on in this one, did not like.
Kings of Leon
4/5
I was very happy with this album, they have a really fun sound. My favorites were “Sex on Fire” and “Use Somebody”
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
I actually enjoyed every song on here but “Heads Will Roll” is the reason this is a 4 instead of a 3.
2/5
This was a bit much for me, not a fan
Radiohead
3/5
Not really my style of music but I could certainly see the appeal. It was a good casual listen but don’t see myself playing it again.
Talking Heads
4/5
Very enjoyable album with several standout songs that I avoid smiling and bobbing my head to like “Sugar on My Tongue,” “Love —> Building on Fire,” and of course “Psycho Killer.” I will definitely be listening to this again.
Baaba Maal
2/5
The singers voice was very nice but not at all my style of music
John Lennon
3/5
All of the songs just felt okay, “Oh Yoko!” is the only song I see myself returning to.
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
The songs are well sung and played but not my favorite style.
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
The album that brought one of the best current rappers to the masses. I think I enjoyed this a lot more before all of the songs became severely over played.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
“Take This Waltz” was a pretty song I wish the rest of the album resembled that.
Little Simz
2/5
She is certainly a talented rapper just not really my style
George Harrison
4/5
So fun to find an undiscovered talent, this guy has some serious potential and could really make it big one day. “My Sweet Lord” is an incredible song.
Beach House
2/5
All the songs were just okay, none really captivated me.
The Clash
3/5
I definitely enjoyed the album, it was a fun casual listen.
Skunk Anansie
2/5
Not really a fan of this style of music but I did enjoy “Cheap Honesty.”
Ramones
3/5
Had lots of fun listening to this, could potentially turn into a 4/5 with repeat plays. Favorites were “Blitzkrieg Bop” and “Havana Affair.”
Slint
3/5
My favorite of the ‘𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤’ style albums I’ve heard. Each song felt equally pleasing to listen to, no stand out tracks for me.
Peter Tosh
3/5
Overall enjoyed this, likely the only non-Bob Marley reggae I’ve listened to. I’ll have to return back to this.
The White Stripes
3/5
Really enjoyed hearing some of their older work and never realized they made “We’re Going To Be Friends.”
Sonic Youth
2/5
It feels like there was serious potential to make good music but they decided not to.
Michael Jackson
5/5
“Thriller,” “Beat It,” and “Billie Jean” might be the greatest 3 song run on any album I can think of. Absolute classic.
Hawkwind
2/5
Really didn’t care for any of these songs, I wish the album was shorter
3/5
This was a pretty fun listen my favorite was “Supermassive Black Hole”
The Specials
4/5
I didn’t realize I already knew who these guys were. My personal favorites were “A Message to You Rudy,” “Stupid Marriage,” and “Too Much Too Young.”
Adele
4/5
Really enjoyed this album, it has 4 undeniable hits and I liked all of the other songs too. I could be convinced that this album is a 5/5.
The Who
3/5
It was all just fine, not really my thing and no standout songs for me.
Jack White
3/5
It was all pretty good but nothing stood out to me in particular. Wouldn’t mind hearing again but I likely won’t choose it.
Radiohead
3/5
I could see why people would like it but I didn’t really care for it.
Ray Price
4/5
He has a classic sounding great voice, I will have to look into Ray Price more.
Lorde
3/5
Enjoyed this more than I expected, don’t think I’ll return
Pearl Jam
3/5
Was not looking forward to this album but the amount of variety really surprised me. My favorites were “Even Flow” and “Jeremy.”
The Isley Brothers
3/5
I don’t feel like this plays well if you listen to the entire thing straight through but it contained a few really good songs.
Muddy Waters
3/5
I could listen to this kind of stuff all day, very enjoyable easy listening.
UB40
4/5
This was a great reggae sounding album. It feels like Sublime used these guys as inspiration.
Doves
3/5
This was definitely too slow for me, but it made for decent background music
The Who
4/5
First time listening to an entire project from The Who and they did not disappoint at all. My favorites were “Tattoo,” & “I Can See For Miles”
Rush
3/5
It was okay, not my favorite but not bad
The The
3/5
Enjoyable but I will not return to it.
FKA twigs
2/5
I can definitely see the appeal and did enjoy some parts of a couple of the songs but overall didn’t enjoy the album.
4/5
Lots of fun songs on here, my favorites were “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds,” “When I’m Sixty Four,” and “Lovely Rita.”
Taylor Swift
3/5
I was very surprised by this and how great of a voice she actually has but I don’t see myself going back to this.
Janet Jackson
2/5
I really didn’t care for any of these songs and I found the interludes very annoying and totally unnecessary.
a-ha
3/5
Feels like they used all of their talent to make “Take on Me” which is a great song but the others were subpar
OutKast
4/5
This was solid from front to back and I actually didn’t mind the interludes. Obvious favorites are “So Fresh, So Clean” and “Ms. Jackson”
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
It wasn’t bad but their style feels extremely dated today
Boston
3/5
I’m glad the album was short and “More Than a Feeling” is a pretty good song.
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
One of the more timeless sounding old school rap albums I’ve heard recently. The obvious favorites were “It’s Tricky” and “Walk This Way”
The Rolling Stones
4/5
My first play through I thought it was just okay, really enjoyed the second listen to several songs. My favorite was “Wild Horses” and “Sister Morphine”
KISS
3/5
I was actually surprised by the content of this album, I assumed it was just going to be filled with classic rock tropes but I was pleased to hear softer tunes.
Richard Thompson
3/5
It was enjoyable but nothing really stood out and I don’t see myself returning.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Really wanted to hate on this for being ANOTHER FUCKING BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ALBUM but this guy knows how to make a catchy tune
Beatles
5/5
This was great, several classics on here including “All My Loving,” “Please Mister Postman,” and “I Wanna Be Your Man” among others. I could keep this on repeat.
Sepultura
1/5
Hated that
3/5
Sounded nice but didn’t really tickle my fancy
The Cramps
2/5
I feel like this is for people that really like the B52’s but are a little bit shy. Not really my thing.
The Yardbirds
3/5
Not sure what this genre is but I enjoyed it.
George Michael
2/5
Was not a fan of this, it feels like this music was made for pharmaceutical infomercials
Arcade Fire
3/5
A little too slow and indie sounding for me.
Talking Heads
3/5
I started off feeling like this didn’t have the same pizzazz as Talking Heads 77 but I started to enjoy the calmer tone by the end.
Radiohead
3/5
This was my favorite of the Radiohead albums I’ve heard so far but that’s not saying much
Al Green
4/5
This was a groovy and welcome change from Radiohead.
Air
2/5
Far too slow for me but I could understand enjoying it in the right environment.
Brian Eno
2/5
Another very slow album that had few redeeming qualities
Goldfrapp
3/5
The singer had a good voice, overall not too exciting but I did enjoy “Happiness”
Soundgarden
3/5
More variety then expected, but I will probably only return to “Black Hole Sun”
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
This was surprised me with the guitar work. Made for good background and foreground music
The Who
3/5
I liked that the album was thematically put together well with all of the references to Tommy and other songs within the album but the music wasn’t really my style.
David Bowie
2/5
Didn’t care for this, the instrumentals felt messy and cluttered
Rush
3/5
It sounded okay, didn’t really mind any of it but didn’t connect with any of it.
Radiohead
2/5
Wow another Radiohead album, thanks. I thought I was starting to understand their appeal with “Idioteque” which I enjoyed but that was the only song i liked.
Dusty Springfield
4/5
Had lots of fun listening to this, my favorites were “Mama Said” and “Wishin’ And Hopin’.”
Iggy Pop
3/5
Not exactly my style but I did enjoy listening, my favorite track was “Lust For Life”
Anita Baker
2/5
Hard to give this a fair review as only 4 songs were available on Spotify but this was not my taste.
The Modern Lovers
3/5
Not great but not bad, my favorites were “Roadrunner” and “Modern World.”
Joni Mitchell
3/5
A very pretty voice but I didn’t really connect with any of these songs
Fiona Apple
3/5
I did enjoy this but each song felt like it was slightly missing something. My favorites were “Sleep To Dream” and “Shadowboxer”
Mekons
2/5
Just okay, didn’t really care for the talking. 2.5/5
Motörhead
4/5
I think my fondness for the song “Ace of Spades” might be clouding my judgement but I really enjoyed this, at least the front half
Miles Davis
3/5
Definitely some high quality music but not really my style
The Slits
2/5
I could get why people like it if that was their preferred genre but I didn’t care for it.
Dizzee Rascal
3/5
Certainly wasn’t feeling this in the beginning but by the end I kinda understood why it was well received. 2.5/5
Steely Dan
3/5
Easy to listen to 70’s music, nothing special in my opinion.
The Bees
2/5
A little too slow and indie for me. Felt more like noise than music
Bob Dylan
3/5
Overall enjoyable but I feel like I need to listen again to truly appreciate it. 3.5/5
Beatles
4/5
I listened to this for the first time last week and really enjoyed the second listen more. My favorites were “Nowhere Man,” “The Word,” and “Michelle.”
Harry Nilsson
4/5
Going into this I only knew “Coconut” which is a great but goofy song, I was very surprised with the amount of range on this project.
The Cure
2/5
Not a fan of this sound, I feel like if you enjoyed one of these songs you’d like them all because they all felt the same to me.
Pink Floyd
2/5
Not a huge Pink Floyd fan and this was a bit too out there for me.
Van Halen
3/5
Not bad but not great, my favorites were “Runnin’ with the Devil” and “Jamie’s Cryin’.”
Gil Scott-Heron
3/5
I wanted to be annoyed because I had to listen to this on YouTube but these guys were just too groovy
Christina Aguilera
3/5
It was okay overall with my favorites being “Fighter” and “Beautiful”
Ryan Adams
3/5
All I could think to myself while listening to this was thank god it wasn’t another Bruce Springsteen album
The Strokes
3/5
They have a very distinct style and thankfully it didn’t get too tired by the end. My favorite was “Last Nite.”
Beck
2/5
Couldn’t see myself listening to this again and only barely enjoyed it. 2.5/5
Big Brother & The Holding Company
4/5
Overall lots of fun listening to this even with Janis Joplin doing a little too much at some points. My favorite was “Piece of My Heart.”
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
It was certainly good but not my style of music. My favorite was “All Along the Watchtower.”
Einstürzende Neubauten
1/5
Absolutely horrible and I cannot understand anyone pretending to enjoy that.
Cream
4/5
Enjoyed this a lot more than expected, I’m going to have to listen to more Cream
Teenage Fanclub
3/5
Casually enjoyable but nothing special.
Judas Priest
3/5
This surprised me, I anticipated just another 80s rock album but it was actually pretty entertaining throughout.
Tom Waits
2/5
Far too slow and way too much talking for me even aside from the intros.
The Louvin Brothers
3/5
I definitely like their style but these songs didn’t really captivate me.
Prince
2/5
This was a disappointment, I had high hopes and this fell flat for me.
Prince
3/5
This was much better than Sign ‘O’ The Times but I don’t see myself returning to it. 2.5/5
Jeff Beck
4/5
I was pleasantly surprised by this and really enjoyed this version of “Ol’ Man River”
Nirvana
4/5
Some of the clearest vocals I’ve heard from Nirvana, really enjoyed the slightly softer tone to this album.
David Bowie
3/5
Once again just okay, I really have yet to understand the hype for David Bowie aside from a couple good songs
Cowboy Junkies
3/5
It sounded good but felt a bit boring. I enjoyed hearing a very different take on one of my favorite songs “Walking After Midnight” but it was a bit too slow for me.
The KLF
2/5
Wasn’t really feeling this, about to out there for me.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Much more moody compared to the seductive tone to I’m Your Man and I preferred this.
T. Rex
3/5
Pretty fun casual listening, might have to check out T. Rex a little bit more. 3.5/5
Prefab Sprout
3/5
Not bad but also not for me. 2.5/5
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
Really good casual listening but nothing really stood out to me. 3.5/5
The Kinks
4/5
I didn’t find any standout tracks on my first listen but I’m sure I will in the future.
Otis Redding
4/5
This was great, I really enjoyed hearing him do some of my favorite Sam Cooke songs. I will definitely have to look into more Otis Redding. 4.5/5
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Really enjoyed the softer tone of this album it feels like it fits the vocals well. My favorites were “My My, Hey Hey (Out Of The Blue)” and “Powderfinger”
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Overall enjoyable but had few standout features
The Teardrop Explodes
3/5
I didn’t hate it and certainly enjoyed some parts but won’t be back again.
Dusty Springfield
4/5
I enjoyed this slightly more than A Girl Named Dusty and could certainly see myself returning to this. The obvious favorite was “Son Of A Preacher Man”
Serge Gainsbourg
2/5
The music was fine and the vocals were okay not that I could understand them. I won’t be back to this. 2.5/5
The Temptations
3/5
Definitely enjoyed this album but there weren’t any tracks that stood out to me. 3.5/5
Keith Jarrett
2/5
Very boring
Prince
3/5
I finally understand the hype around Prince but also get why he doesn’t get many new fans. While his style was likely innovative at the time it feels very dated now. Overall had fun listening to this.
The Doors
3/5
I enjoyed the album but didnt find anything that really stood out to me
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
It was not horrible but I don’t think I want to hear any more Bruce Springsteen before I die.
Alice Cooper
3/5
Not at all what I was expecting, “School’s Out” was a fun tune but I didn’t care for much of anything else.
Napalm Death
1/5
Awful
Buena Vista Social Club
3/5
Easy listening but I didn’t connect with any songs in particular.
The Doors
4/5
Despite not having any standout tracks I really enjoyed listening to this and the overall tone of The Doors.
Soft Cell
3/5
“Tainted Love” is a great song but the rest of it did not hold up at all.
The Black Crowes
3/5
Didn’t mind any of it but I wasn’t blown away by any of it.
John Martyn
2/5
The music is fine but I did not find it to be very interesting. Also I am not a fan of this guys voice. 2.5/5
Pixies
3/5
Not my bag 2.5/5
Jamiroquai
3/5
Good background tunes but it went a little long for me
Dr. Dre
3/5
I had high hopes for this album and was let down a little bit. Not bad just not as great as I pictured.
Super Furry Animals
3/5
This sounded much older than it actually is. This did nothing for me but I didn’t hate it. 2.5/5
Paul McCartney
4/5
Very good easy listening, my favorite was “Junk”
Carole King
4/5
Really like this style had fun listening to it.
The Damned
3/5
Just very average.
Thundercat
3/5
Pretty easy to listen too and makes for good causal background music but not my choice for focused listening.
Isaac Hayes
3/5
Enjoyed this more than I expected when it first started
The Who
4/5
I didn’t need to hear each different version of all these songs but there were some classics in this album.
Method Man
3/5
I was pleasantly surprised by this because I expected to dislike it.
New Order
2/5
Didn’t hold my attention at all.
Elvis Costello
3/5
Enjoyable but I’m unlikely to return. 3.5/5
Billy Bragg
3/5
I was pretty annoyed with the singers voice at first but it definitely grew on me.
Venom
2/5
One of the better metal albums I’ve heard but still didn’t enjoy it. 2.5/5
Ash
2/5
Ehh
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Pretty easy to listen to but not going to be my choice
3/5
“With Or Without You” is probably the only U2 song that I really like. Wouldn’t listen to this again aside from that.
Stephen Stills
3/5
This was pretty solid it had a classic sound with a newer feel. 3.5/5
Beatles
5/5
Fantastic album all the way through but definitely has a hot start. My favorite is “Something”
Buzzcocks
3/5
Fun style that reminded me of the Ramones
Frank Zappa
3/5
This was quite the display of talent, unfortunately as someone that is not musically inclined much of this was lost on me.
AC/DC
4/5
Really enjoyed this throughout, my favorite is obviously the title song but I was actually impressed the other songs held up.
Parliament
3/5
Super groovy and pretty fun but I doubt I’ll return.
Duran Duran
2/5
I don’t see any reason to listen to this besides “Hungry Like The Wolf” which is still pretty mediocre.
Public Enemy
3/5
Pretty classic rap album stuff, not the biggest fan but understand it’s cultural significance.
The Beach Boys
3/5
I can see why people would enjoy this but it really did nothing for me. 2.5/5
Neil Young
4/5
In the beginning I found Neil Young’s voice to sound a bit whiney but really enjoyed it by the end. My favorites were “Old Man” and “Heart of Gold”.
Doves
3/5
Very average stuff here, nothing special in my opinion.
Lupe Fiasco
3/5
I was surprised by the lyricism and word play in this album. 3.5/5
4/5
Really enjoyed their unique sound, my favorites were “Victoria” and “Shangri-La”.
Beatles
4/5
This was great stuff, namesake is my favorite. 4.5/5
Kanye West
4/5
This is absolutely some of Kanye’s greatest work. My favorites were “All Falls Down” and “Through The Wire”
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
This really did nothing for me and I’m surprised by its inclusion on the list.
Patti Smith
2/5
These songs were too long and boring for me.
Cyndi Lauper
3/5
I really only cared for “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”
Elbow
3/5
This felt like a mix of Coldplay and Radiohead which I don’t care for either of but some how enjoyed this.
Linkin Park
3/5
I get why they were popular but they sound very dated already.
Steely Dan
3/5
I don’t think I was or ever am in the mood for this.
Iron Maiden
3/5
Not my style 2.5/5
Beatles
4/5
Rarely do I give albums 2 listens before reviewing but I really missed the beauty of this album on the first listen. Really enjoyed this despite not have many hit songs on her.
Underworld
2/5
Songs were way too long and just basic ass techno. 1.5/5
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
3/5
I do enjoy this style of country but nothing stood out in particular. 3.5/5
Calexico
2/5
This was absolutely nothing special, can’t understand why it made the list. 2.5/5
Thin Lizzy
3/5
I get why people like this and it certainly wasn’t bad but I couldn’t see myself wanting to hear this again. 2.5/5
Manu Chao
3/5
This was much better than the previous Spanish album but still didn’t really stand out as very special.
Ghostface Killah
3/5
I was very happy with this, this feels so much more cohesive than other wu tang clan members projects.
Television
3/5
Maybe on another day there would have been something more special about this album but today it was just fine.
Steve Earle
3/5
Certainly enjoy this style a lot but nothing stood out in particular. 3.5/5
Fiona Apple
4/5
This surprised me a lot and found myself enjoying this way more than expected. My favorite was “Shameika”
Stevie Wonder
3/5
This was really high quality but not my favorite genre. 3.5/5
Marvin Gaye
3/5
A little bit to smooth and sexy for me.
The Adverts
3/5
This style of 70s rock isn’t my favorite but they did fine. My favorite was “Bored Teenagers”
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Finally Leonard didn’t let me down, I much prefer this compared to his other more Pop albums. 3.5/5
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Love some CCR and I think this is the first time listening to a full album from them. The album as a whole was enjoyable with my standout favorites being “Lookin’ Out My Back Door” and “Up Around The Bend”
The La's
3/5
I could see these folks making some real hits but I didn’t find them here. My favorite was “Doledrum”
Peter Gabriel
3/5
I might have been a bit distracted this day but this didn’t really capture me.
Pulp
2/5
Not for me 2.5/5
The White Stripes
4/5
Even though there weren’t any real stand out songs I really enjoyed this and found myself wanting to listen again
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
Definitely enjoyable and had some serious hits on here. My favorite is “King Kunta”
Sparks
3/5
This was weird but fun. 3.5/5
Muddy Waters
3/5
This was good but I got tired of it after a few songs. 3.5/5
The 13th Floor Elevators
3/5
Not bad but a bit too out there for me.
Common
3/5
Quality album with solid beat selection and clever lyrics but nothing really stood out to me, maybe with more listens I’d grasp the allure but I won’t give it the chance.
Boards of Canada
2/5
Great tunes if you want to fall asleep while driving!
The Temptations
3/5
It was certainly good but didn’t hold my attention
Milton Nascimento
3/5
Groovy but not for me 2.5/5
Tangerine Dream
2/5
I only got to listen to the last 2 songs but I’m glad I didn’t hear the rest, I don’t care for instrumentals.
Sufjan Stevens
2/5
Too slow for me.
Minutemen
3/5
43 songs and I didn’t really care for any of them. The only enjoyment that came from this album was hearing the Jackass intro in “Corona” and finding the sample from Sublime’s “Waiting For My Ruca” in “History Lesson Part 2.” 2.5/5
Bebel Gilberto
3/5
Didn’t really care for this, I’m sure it would be decent background music but it was in the foreground for me. 2.5/5
Finley Quaye
4/5
Lots of fun listening to this and it definitely starts out hot with the first 3 songs being my favorites in descending order.
Santana
3/5
I really enjoyed “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va” but the others didn’t really hold up to me. 3.5/5
Miles Davis
3/5
Some of the best jazz that I’ve listened to but I’m still not a huge fan of the genre.
Crowded House
2/5
Very dated sound that wasn’t appealing to me. 2.5/5
Bob Dylan
4/5
I finally get it. I really enjoyed this and feel like I need to go back to Blood On The Tracks. 4.5/5
Crosby, Stills & Nash
4/5
Really enjoyed this style and will have to check them out more. Once again I find myself enjoying Neil Young in a group more than I do on his own.
Van Morrison
4/5
The whole album was really enjoyable but the title song was my favorite.
System Of A Down
2/5
A bit too hardcore for me didn’t really enjoy that.
Queen
3/5
I’m not the biggest Queen fan but this was pretty good, my favorite was “Killer Queen”. 3.5/5
Nick Drake
3/5
Not bad for background music but I couldn’t even tell when this album started over again. 2.5/5
The Byrds
4/5
Really enjoyed their sound I’m gonna have to go back and check them out more.
David Bowie
3/5
Fame was the only song I really cared for and it sounded totally different than the rest of the album.
3/5
I feel like I should have enjoyed this more than I did. My favorite was “Animal Zoo”. 3.5/5
Grant Lee Buffalo
3/5
This was good but doesn’t really stand out amongst other great music.
Tito Puente
3/5
I can see the appeal but it wasn’t for me.
Steely Dan
4/5
This was better than the other Steely Dan album on the list. My favorite was “Dirty Work”
fIREHOSE
2/5
A bit too all over the place with few redeeming qualities
Michael Jackson
4/5
Still enjoyed this even though it wasn’t just hit after hit like Thriller.
Solomon Burke
3/5
This was good but it did get a little boring and there weren’t any stand out songs.
White Denim
3/5
Not a big fan of indie rock and that is what this felt like to me. Just a bit to slow without any real attention getter. 2.5/5
Kate Bush
2/5
Not really sure who the intended audience was but I don’t think it’s me. 2.5/5
Metallica
2/5
I’m not a Metallica fan so this felt waaaay too long for me. Also they made me wait until the end for “Enter Sandman”. 2.5/5
4/5
“Starman” was definitely my favorite on this album and maybe the best overall David Bowie album I’ve heard so far.
I enjoyed “Wild Honey” but wasn’t captivated by the rest.
X-Ray Spex
2/5
“I Can’t Do Anything” really summed it up.
Talking Heads
4/5
I don’t feel like this was their best but it was still lots of fun. My favorite was “Once in a Lifetime”. 3.5/5
Queen
3/5
Not the biggest Queen fan but this was okay. I don’t even think I need to say what my favorite song was.
Aphex Twin
2/5
This sucked
T. Rex
3/5
This definitely grew on me, my favorites were “Baby Boomerang” and “Rabbit Fighter”
Nirvana
4/5
Not the biggest grunge fan but this is a classic.
PJ Harvey
2/5
Totally get why people would like this but I didn’t care for it.
Electric Light Orchestra
4/5
I was hoping for more from this but I didn’t really find anything new that I’ll be returning to. “Mr. Blue Sky” is one of the best songs ever.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
4/5
I thought this was gonna be totally overrated but this was actually great.
The Darkness
3/5
This sounds much older than it actually is. Some good songs and some bad songs.
Gillian Welch
3/5
Enjoyed this more than expected, my favorite was “Red Clay Halo”
Kanye West
3/5
Not his best work, felt like he was trying to be way too artistic. My favorite was “Power”
R.E.M.
3/5
This was fine but didn’t tickle my fancy. My favorite was “Catapult”
Björk
2/5
Really didn’t get this or it’s popularity, if she had a more striking voice maybe I’d like it
XTC
3/5
They had a fun and interesting sound but it just felt like it was missing something.
ZZ Top
3/5
“La Grange” is by far the best song on the album and it’s not close.
The Cars
3/5
I think “Just What I Needed” is the only song I needed to listen to before I die.
Django Django
3/5
This made for decent background music but I was hoping for a little more foreground.
Depeche Mode
3/5
I wanted to dislike the aggressively 90’s pop sound but listening to “Personal Jesus” and “Enjoy the Silence” changed my mind. 3.5/5
Beatles
4/5
Another great album from the Beatles, my favorites are “Got To Get You Into My Life” and “Eleanor Rigby”
Missy Elliott
4/5
This was a really fun listen, enjoyed all of the features. My favorite was “Work It” or “Back in the Day”. 3.5/5
The Blue Nile
2/5
Way too slow and spacey for me
Massive Attack
2/5
This whole thing was really weird and I didn’t care for it.
Deep Purple
2/5
A little too slow for me, just didn’t hold my attention
ABBA
3/5
Definitely fun to listen to but not really my genre. My favorites were “Dancing Queen” and “Tiger”. Also I feel like “When I Kissed The Teacher” wouldn’t have gone over so well today. 3.5/5
Rod Stewart
3/5
I enjoyed this style and sound but none of the songs stood out to me. 3.5/5
David Bowie
3/5
I don’t know what it is but I really had a hard time getting into this. My favorite was “The Jean Genie” 2.5/5
Little Richard
3/5
Not really my style but all these songs were good
Miles Davis
3/5
Definitely found myself enjoying this but it was too much Jazz for me. 2.5/5
Korn
1/5
That was not fun
Don McLean
3/5
A little too slow and soft for my liking, “American Pie” is a pretty good song tho
Blur
3/5
“Song 2” was pretty good but that’s about it
Giant Sand
2/5
Felt like a Willie Nelson album that wasn’t written or sung by Willie, I would have preferred if it was. Also waaaaay too long.
The Waterboys
2/5
Not sure what to say about this but I didn’t like it and it was far too long.
The Shamen
1/5
Too EDM for me.
The Smiths
3/5
I don’t really know what it is but there is something about their style that I find entertaining but not enough to want to listen to more.
Public Enemy
2/5
I’m sure this was groundbreaking at the time but doesn’t really hold up in my opinion.
Roxy Music
2/5
Feels like every song is its own new genre. Not bad but also didn’t really captivate me.
Sonic Youth
3/5
Didn’t really care for it but I liked the energy
The Killers
4/5
This was actually pretty entertaining the obvious favorites were “Mr. Brightside” and “Somebody Told Me”
Machito
3/5
As far as jazz goes this was pretty good and engaging but I have a hard time fully enjoying something that doesn’t have any lyrics
Derek & The Dominos
5/5
This was really good and I’m looking forward to returning to this. My favorites from my first listen were “Bell Bottom Blues” and “Layla”
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
Painfully slow and boring
The Style Council
3/5
Felt like a very weird mix of the sugar hill gang and the b52s
The xx
3/5
Enjoyable but I would have liked a few more energetic songs
Magazine
2/5
I couldn’t say it was bad but I also didn’t enjoy it
Frank Black
3/5
Kept me entertained but I don’t think I’ll be returning
Wire
2/5
I’m sure this is great if you like British punk but that’s not really my bag
Dire Straits
2/5
I can see why they were very popular but this isn’t my style
Metallica
2/5
Once again not a fan of this but I get why metal enjoyers would like this.
Mj Cole
1/5
I don’t think this album is supposed to be played straight thru, feels like the same song on repeat and I did not enjoy it.
David Bowie
3/5
This was my favorite of the Bowie albums so far but that could be because I listened to Metallica before this.
Liz Phair
3/5
Pretty enjoyable and could certainly see why people like this.
Big Star
3/5
This feels like they were on the verge of making something great but nothing really stood out to me. Just fine.
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Nothing memorable but not offensive
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Way better than Led Zeppelin II, my favorites were “Whole Lotta Love” and “Ramble On”
Neu!
2/5
Bits of good music surrounded by uncomfortably slow and quiet ambient sounds.
M.I.A.
2/5
11 shitty repetitive pop songs and “Paper Planes” which is actually a pretty good song.
Nirvana
4/5
Grunge isn’t necessarily my favorite but growing up in Seattle you have to like Nirvana and this had some of my favorites “Heart Shaped Box” and “Pennyroyal Tea”
Scritti Politti
2/5
Sounds like a Michael Jackson impersonator got cocky and tried to make their own music.
Various Artists
4/5
A lot of great familiar songs, not quite sure how to rate a compilation album because I’ve heard this all before and the order or choices aren’t anything special.
Joni Mitchell
4/5
I really enjoyed each of these songs, something about her voice just feels magical.
Fatboy Slim
2/5
Way too repetitive for actively listening to, I’m sure if you like EDM or dubstep this would be enjoyable
Rufus Wainwright
3/5
He has a nice voice and I enjoyed the songs but can’t see myself returning to this.
Sex Pistols
2/5
Pretty boring sound that is really hard to understand the lyrics. 2.5/5
Adele
4/5
Every song is beautiful not just the hits.
Scissor Sisters
3/5
Better than expected but still not for me. 2.5/5
Soft Machine
2/5
Thank god it was only the A side, once again I have a hard time enjoying any full length album without lyrics.
Weather Report
2/5
I’m not sure what genre this was but it was a little too Jazz influenced for my taste. 2.5/5
Pixies
2/5
Not for me but I could see enjoying that.
Supergrass
2/5
Isn’t bad but also isn’t what I would choose to listen to.
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
I had low expectations for this and it certainly surprised me, by the end I was actually enjoying it.
Wu-Tang Clan
4/5
Almost all of my favorite Wu-Tang Clan songs were on this, absolutely will return to this.
The Band
3/5
All pretty good but nothing stood out in particular.
Tears For Fears
3/5
Definitely some big songs that were pretty good for their era and style. 2.5/5
The Pogues
3/5
This would have been really good in an Irish pub but felt a bit weird alone in my car.
Roxy Music
3/5
This exceeded my subterranean expectations but still not worth returning to. 2.5/5
Fleet Foxes
3/5
Reminds me of Mumford and Sons but without the accents and catchy tunes. Good but not my style.
Dinosaur Jr.
2/5
I just think 80s indie rock isn’t for me. 2.5/5
Beck
3/5
This feels like a really soft version of grunge, not really my style but I could see why they are well liked.
Big Black
2/5
A bit noisy for my liking.
U2
3/5
This was good but not what I would play on my own
Lou Reed
4/5
Way more relaxed than I expected and definitely enjoyed it. My favorites were “Perfect Day” and “Walk On the Wild Side.”
Jungle Brothers
3/5
Usually I find this older style of rap kind of hard to listen to but these guys were pretty entertaining and it was refreshing to hear a rap song with a real message.
The Cure
2/5
A bit to spacey for me.
Mike Ladd
3/5
This was interesting and maybe after repeated listens I’d start to like it but for now it was just ok. 2.5/5
Nitin Sawhney
2/5
This was a very interesting album that I don’t think I’d listen to again. My favorite was “Nadia”. 2.5/5
Brian Eno
1/5
I found myself forgetting there was even music playing if this is truly considered music. I really wish there was anything interesting going on with this.
The Stone Roses
3/5
Not bad for the genre but nothing that would make me want to return.
The Young Rascals
3/5
This was pretty good but I feel like I’d need another listen to really figure out which songs I like
Nick Drake
2/5
I felt as if this album was too tortoise for me I needed little more hare.
Jethro Tull
3/5
Easy to listen to but not much stood out on the first listen, probably deserves more.
Supertramp
4/5
This was really pleasant and fun to listen to. I’ll be back
The Flaming Lips
3/5
I could see enjoying this more in the right environment but alone in my car wasn’t it.
Isaac Hayes
4/5
This was really great, each song was interesting and unique but still matched the theme of the rest of it. Makes me want to watch this again.
Songhoy Blues
4/5
These guys were absolutely ripping, enjoyed this so much more than expected.
Baaba Maal
2/5
Nothing special about this
The Crusaders
3/5
A bit too jazzy for me, sounded good but not enough to return
Pretenders
3/5
The only song I was familiar with was “Brass in Pocket” and remained my favorite. I won’t be back. 2.5/5
The Byrds
4/5
This was super easy to listen to and fun, no particular favorites but I’ll be back
Bad Brains
2/5
I found the music a bit too aggressive and the vocals were lacking
3/5
I definitely started to like it more as the album went on but still not my favorite style. 2.5/5
Neil Young
4/5
This was great, I really need to give this another listen and check out more of his work. 4.5/5
Buck Owens
4/5
Really enjoyed listening to one of the greats and hearing his version of many classic songs. My favorites were “Streets of Laredo” and “Act Naturally”
Slade
2/5
I really disliked whatever vocal effect they abused throughout this.
Fugazi
2/5
Like so many other albums I started off disliking it and it slowly got better but not enough to be good. 2.5/5
Green Day
5/5
This whole album is a huge nostalgia hit for me. This is truly the first album I ever remember being introduced to and certainly the first time I heard the f-word in a song
Queen Latifah
3/5
I have a new respect for Queen Latifah after hearing this as she was pretty good for her time but I find the sound very dated.
Maxwell
2/5
Not really a fan of R&B
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
Not the sound that I expected based on the group name, the only song I cared for is “Disarm”
Tracy Chapman
4/5
This record sounds amazing but none of the songs hold up to “Fast Car”
The Zombies
3/5
This was better than I expected and I actually recognized a few of these songs. My favorite was “A Rose For Emily”. 3.5/5
Pavement
2/5
Wasn’t really feeling this.
Jurassic 5
4/5
This is the best rap album from the early 2000s that I’ve ever heard, their style and wordplay was really refreshing.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
It was good but none of it lived up the the hype that the first song brings. 3.5/5
Saint Etienne
2/5
Not really sure what was going on here but it was too slow for me.
Marty Robbins
5/5
Listening to this felt like a ceremonial victory lap because I already knew it’s my favorite album of all time. In my opinion there is not a single bad song and it contains some of the best songs ever recorded.
Malcolm McLaren
2/5
I was not feeling this. 2.5/5
The Residents
1/5
2 ducks in a row and they both sucked, this one was worse.
Stevie Wonder
3/5
This was a lot of fun and quite different than I expected. 3.5/5
Beck
3/5
This just fell into the background which wasn’t bad.
Elton John
4/5
Songs 2-4 might be the greatest 3 song run I’ve ever heard. 4.5/5. Would be a 5/5 if I listened to it more.
Bill Callahan
2/5
This felt like a less seductive Leonard Cohen. They were on the verge of making a good song or two but fell short. 2.5/5
3/5
Not bad for this style but I have a hard time listening to a whole album of it.
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Really enjoyed this album as it was interesting to hear frank sinatra in a different style
Nick Drake
3/5
Easy to listen to but I’m not sure I’ll return.
3/5
Initially this was pretty hard to listen to but I start to understand why they have a following, not my jam but I get it.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
One of the better classic rock albums but it’s still not my favorite genre. 3.5/5
Animal Collective
3/5
Started off feeling a bit noisy but it got better the more I listened. I’d never put this on myself but I wouldn’t be upset if someone else did. 2.5/5
The xx
2/5
Not for me. At the very end I thought I found a song that I liked but the album had already ended and started a shuffle.
Fishbone
2/5
A bit too all over the place for me. 2.5/5
Fun Lovin' Criminals
2/5
Felt like there was potential but they didn’t really connect for me. Reminded me of The Dirty Heads but worse.
The Libertines
3/5
This was fine and pretty enjoyable to listen to but nothing stood out as spectacular
Madness
3/5
This album only had 3 songs available on Spotify. I found a compilation album called “Madness” that contained all 3 available songs among others. I did enjoy it but I doubt I’d listen again.
Aretha Franklin
4/5
So much heart and soul in this can’t wait to go back.
Lauryn Hill
3/5
This was quality stuff but I think it deserves a second listen. 3.5/5
The Thrills
2/5
A little too slow and a little too sing-songy
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
3/5
For jazz it was pretty entertaining but I’m never in the mood for jazz at this point in my life.
Kate Bush
3/5
Decent pop songs and some of them are still relevant now but definitely not my style.
Amy Winehouse
3/5
Definitely enjoyed this but I didn’t recognize many of the songs. Some felt a little over the top but it was good. 3.5/5
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
2/5
This was really weird and not something I’d care to listen to again.
Johnny Cash
5/5
This is the perfect live album in my opinion. Great songs, great recording, and I love the interaction with the crowd.
Jean-Michel Jarre
1/5
I have zero interest in this kind of music.
Talking Heads
4/5
This was entertaining but there weren’t any songs that really stood out to me. 3.5/5
Black Sabbath
4/5
This album is great, definitely a feeling of nostalgia here.
Eagles
4/5
This was just good easy listening, worth returning to
The Fall
3/5
This was fairly entertaining but very odd
The Velvet Underground
3/5
This was pretty good but I found some parts a little boring. My favorite was “Pale Blue Eyes”. 3.5/5
Michael Jackson
4/5
Again choosing to ignore what I know about the artist and just focusing on the music this album feels like a collection of the greatest pop songs ever made. 4.5/5
Tim Buckley
4/5
I enjoyed this, reminds me of Jim Croce and I will be back to this.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
Not bad but also not very exciting, this quickly fell into the background of a long drive.
Carpenters
4/5
I really enjoyed this every song just sounded beautiful. My favorite was their cover of “Help”
The Saints
2/5
Felt like there was a little bit too much going on and made it hard to focus on. 2.5/5
Os Mutantes
2/5
This was pretty weird and I don’t think I enjoyed it.
Meat Puppets
2/5
I don’t like the mix on this the vocals were unintelligible
Dion
3/5
This was fun easy listening but it didn’t have any of my favorite Dion songs
The Auteurs
3/5
Pretty good for British alt rock but still isn’t my favorite genre. 3.5/5
The Kinks
4/5
Slightly outside of my norm but this is worth returning to
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Honestly makes me understand the love for The Rolling Stones a little bit more. This felt like they had a little bit of everything.
Holger Czukay
2/5
Not really sure what this was supposed to be but I can’t say I loved it.
Arcade Fire
2/5
Wasn’t horrible but I didn’t care for this. 2.5/5
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4/5
This was excellent but probably deserves a few more listens. My favorite was “Our House”. 4.5/5
D'Angelo
3/5
I’m really not a fan of this genre but this was some of the best R&B I’ve heard
Sleater-Kinney
2/5
A bit too much going on here and I didn’t care for it. 2.5/5
k.d. lang
4/5
This felt like a mix of Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline and I loved it. Will have to listen to this again. 4.5/5
Elliott Smith
2/5
Just a bit too slow and soft, lacking a strong voice to hold my attention
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
This was a really beautiful album, I enjoyed all the songs but the title song was by far my favorite. 3.5/5
Alice Cooper
2/5
I could tell instantly that this wasn’t for me. 2.5/5
Germs
2/5
This was just noisy, not a fan of this.
Jane's Addiction
3/5
This was pretty good for the genre that it is.
Steely Dan
3/5
Not bad and the music is pretty good but I find something about steely dans vocals annoying
Happy Mondays
2/5
Too much going on here and I definitely didn’t need the collectors edition
Joni Mitchell
4/5
Such a beautiful voice, really enjoyed this but none of the songs stood out more than another on the first listen.
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
Not bad but definitely not my style.
Shuggie Otis
3/5
Easy casual listening that I enjoyed but wouldn’t go out of my way for.
Morrissey
3/5
I do like the sound of his voice and the music isn’t beef but I can’t see myself going back to this
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
4/5
I could listen to this stuff all day.
Supergrass
3/5
Definitely entertaining but not my favorite 3.5/5
Kelela
2/5
Sounds very pretty but I don’t care for r&b
The Youngbloods
3/5
Enjoyable sound but didn’t have any stand out songs on my first listen
Booker T. & The MG's
3/5
Great entertaining instrumentals but I really need some lyrics to truly enjoy any album.
The The
2/5
This was pretty odd I didn’t care for it
Ozomatli
4/5
I had really low expectations out the gate but this really surprised me. I enjoyed how each song felt very individual but the whole album felt cohesive.
Sugar
3/5
Not bad but I definitely don’t care for this style of music. 2.5/5
Everything But The Girl
2/5
Sounds fine but not for me.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Enjoyed this all the way through but there weren’t any songs that stood out more than the rest in my first listen
The Police
3/5
“Message In A Bottle” is a really good song but I can’t listen to the police all day. 3.5/5
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
Super fun and energetic, will definitely have to check more out from Jerry Lee Lewis.
The Psychedelic Furs
3/5
Fine but not my favorite
Astrud Gilberto
3/5
Really a pretty voice might have to come back to this.
The Beach Boys
3/5
Fun vibes but not my everyday listening
Jeru The Damaja
3/5
Some crazy lyrics on here but it was fun to listen to. 3.5/5
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
This sound got really tiring for me
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
Better than the other LCD soundsystem album but still not for me
Ice Cube
3/5
Not really the fun energetic old school rap that I enjoy, this seems to be a bit more aggressive and to the point. That being said there are a couple classics on here.
Genesis
2/5
Way to 70s for my liking
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Some really great songs on here but classic rock isn’t my favorite. My favorite song was “Kashmir”
Super Furry Animals
2/5
This did nothing for me on the first listen but a short second was slightly more interesting
Bon Jovi
4/5
Some great songs on here but overall the album feels too dated for me to really love it. I can only imagine how amazing this must have been at the time.
M.I.A.
2/5
Not my style not sure how this made the list.
Orbital
1/5
Another album that just feels like noise.
Astor Piazzolla
3/5
I’m not big on instrumental albums but this was pretty good.
Morrissey
3/5
Once again can’t really complain about this. I like the sound of his voice and the music is good enough.
Brian Eno
1/5
A bit too all over the place, I would describe this more as noise than music.
Stevie Wonder
4/5
This was fantastic, loved the energy on this and liked hearing the original sample for “Gangsta’s Paradise”. 4.5/5
The Specials
3/5
Interesting but not enough to return to
Iggy Pop
2/5
I don’t know, maybe if I listened to this more I would eventually like it but I’m not gonna
Dinosaur Jr.
2/5
Not my style
Traffic
2/5
Not horrible but it did nothing for me.
Pantera
1/5
This belongs on a list of 1001 albums to listen if you want to die
Joan Baez
4/5
I thought this was really beautiful and will listen to Joan Baez again. It was cool to hear such a different version of House Of The Rising Sun
The Last Shadow Puppets
3/5
Not my favorite but I was definitely bobbing my head by the end. 3.5/5
Sabu
2/5
Felt like a recording of a classroom learning a song.
Shivkumar Sharma
2/5
I don’t like instrumentals and this isn’t my vibe
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Kind of enjoyable but not something I’d go back to.
Justin Timberlake
2/5
I get why it was popular at the time but I’m really not into this stuff. The best song was “Rock Your Body”. 2.5/5
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Very entertaining, no songs really stood out more than others.
Gang Starr
3/5
Another good album but I didn’t hear any certain hits. Maybe deserves another listen.
Solange
3/5
Not bad for R&B but I don’t care for that stuff much.
Billy Joel
3/5
I enjoyed the hits and the other songs weren’t bad but not my style. 3.5/5
Cocteau Twins
2/5
Weird but not horrible. 2.5/5
Gang Of Four
2/5
Surprise another mediocre English rock band.
ZZ Top
4/5
This was fun and easy to listen to also “Sharp Dressed Man” is a classic
Todd Rundgren
2/5
A bit soft and slow for me.
Devendra Banhart
2/5
A bit more indie than I care for
Q-Tip
3/5
It was good but not really stand out.
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
Lots of fun on her, I could listen to this stuff all day.
Brian Eno
2/5
Weird space and all over the place. 1.5/5
Kings of Leon
3/5
Enjoyable all the way through, worth revisiting. 3.5/4
Ravi Shankar
2/5
Pretty good for what it is but I won’t be back
Big Star
3/5
Just very average, nothing special. 2.5/5
The Byrds
3/5
I really like their sound but I didn’t find anything they I need to listen to again. I recall liking the previous album from The Byrds a little more.
Wilco
2/5
It was fine but didn’t hold my attention.
Foo Fighters
3/5
Again this isn’t my favorite genre but the songs were pretty fun and easy to listen to.
Beyoncé
2/5
I kinda understand the mass appeal that she has but I really don’t care for this rap/R&B fusion here.
Antony and the Johnsons
2/5
The more I paid attention the less I liked it.
Joy Division
2/5
I didn’t see the appeal
The National
2/5
Felt like Leonard Cohen with a more upbeat band.
Public Image Ltd.
3/5
Started off really disliking this but after a while it got more enjoyable. Not sure if that’s because the songs got better or I became more understanding. 2.5/5
Fugees
3/5
Enjoyed this but unlikely to return.
Nine Inch Nails
2/5
Really rough to listen to this. I only gave this a 2 because of Hurt which I only care for thanks to Johnny Cash
Beastie Boys
2/5
Not for me.
Skepta
2/5
Don’t think I can ever get behind British rap, just sounds wrong to me.
4/5
Really good but deserves another listen.
The Cure
2/5
A little too whiney for me.
Metallica
2/5
Just don’t care for their sound.
The Band
4/5
Just easy listening here, nothing stood out but none of it was bad. 3.5/5
Blondie
3/5
Several classic jams on here that are still fun
CHIC
2/5
Not a fan of disco. Not sure if I’ve only heard remixes of these songs or just that I never actually heard the full track but they were more boring than I expected.
Run-D.M.C.
2/5
Feels like there isn’t much rhythm and a bit too much emphasis on the words that do rhyme
Could easily listen to this kinda stuff all day
Portishead
2/5
Not horrible but didn’t interest me.
Duke Ellington
3/5
Some great jazz on here that I was actually starting to enjoy. That being said I still like some more vocals
Marianne Faithfull
2/5
Nothing about this was captivating to me.
The Allman Brothers Band
4/5
All day
The Roots
3/5
It was pretty good but not my favorite
Merle Haggard
4/5
Love these old cowboy tunes
David Holmes
2/5
Too out there for me
Bob Dylan
4/5
Really enjoyed this and absolutely will be back. 4.5/5
Björk
2/5
Don’t care for this
Ice T
4/5
Really enjoyed this. Favorite was “Bitches 2”
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
I feel like I can never get bored of CCR, constant enjoyment throughout
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
Just felt weird.
Country Joe & The Fish
3/5
Definitely east to listen to and enjoyable. 3.5/5
The Zutons
3/5
A bit odd but not bad.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
While not really being my favorite genre this was really good.
Guns N' Roses
4/5
Again stylistically not my favorite but there are some definite bangers on here. 3.5/5
CHIC
3/5
Didn’t really care for it but there were a few good songs
Iron Butterfly
3/5
Entertaining but not worth returning to
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Slightly better than the other Elvis Costello albums I’ve already listened to but still not for me
Deep Purple
3/5
Maybe I would have enjoyed an actual album instead of a concert but it was okay.
Tricky
2/5
Quiet unclear vocals made this okay for background music but not a focal point.
Laibach
2/5
The actual music wasn’t that bad but it was very weird.
Moby
3/5
Some fun songs on here like “Find My Baby” but not something I’d go back to.
Ministry
1/5
Horrible.
Paul McCartney and Wings
5/5
Really enjoyed ever song on here but my favorites were “Band On The Run,” “Let Me Roll It,” and “Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five”
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
Fairly entertaining though not my favorite style. Best song on here “Bullet With Butterfly Wings”
Count Basie & His Orchestra
2/5
Not bad but instrumentals are not for me
David Gray
3/5
I felt like the middle of this project was the best
The Coral
3/5
Fine but not worthy of a revisit
Tom Waits
2/5
I think I just don’t like his voice and tempo
Eagles
3/5
Many of these songs feel over played but that is for good reason.
Simple Minds
2/5
Sounds like a lot of other BS from the 80s and I don’t see the appeal.
Lightning Bolt
2/5
Felt a little bit more like noise than music
Franz Ferdinand
3/5
Actually enjoyed this a fair amount, several recognizable songs for good reason 3.5/5
Rage Against The Machine
2/5
A little too hardcore for my taste
Gene Clark
3/5
Pretty easy listening with a good mix of slow and upbeat songs
Waylon Jennings
4/5
I could listen to this stuff all day long
Primal Scream
2/5
A bit too out there for me
New York Dolls
2/5
Sounds very dated and also not my style.
Gorillaz
3/5
Pretty fun over all but my favorite parts were all from Del
Kings of Leon
4/5
I would have guessed that this style would get annoying to me but I really just liked it more and more as it went on.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
Not horrible but I didn’t enjoy it
Erykah Badu
3/5
Very good but not what I would pick on my own.
PJ Harvey
2/5
Just didn’t really care for it. I feel like the vocals didn’t match the music.
Minor Threat
2/5
Not sure what this style is but I don’t like it.
Motörhead
3/5
I think I only like these guys because of Tony Hawk Pro Skater but I enjoyed this.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Slightly more enjoyable than the other Springsteen albums on here but still does nothing for me.
PJ Harvey
3/5
I liked this more than dry but that could be because I knew what to expect this time
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
It was fine but not special.
Jimmy Smith
3/5
Fairly good but jazz never captivates me
Van Morrison
4/5
Enjoyed this quite a lot but I didn’t find many standout hits on the first listen.
Jacques Brel
4/5
Didn’t understand a word but this guy had some serious heart in his voice, I quite enjoyed this.
Screaming Trees
2/5
Some of it was okay some of it was annoying. 2.5/5
Eminem
4/5
I kinda hate that I enjoyed this as much as I did but there were so many of his better songs on here.
Kraftwerk
2/5
A bit too basic to hold my interest and I don’t care for the repetitive lyrics
Pulp
3/5
Idk how I feel about this, it was entertaining to listen to but not my favorite
Elton John
4/5
I kinda thought I would get tired of this sound but I really enjoyed it.
Meat Loaf
2/5
Not sure what I was expecting but this wasn’t it and I didn’t enjoy it.
Mudhoney
3/5
I liked this grunge light sound
Afrika Bambaataa
2/5
Not horrible but I don’t really care for this style
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Both good and engaging but not going to be my choice
Christine and the Queens
2/5
The first half sounded like Pop for English language learners. I liked the French versions better but still not my jam
Orange Juice
2/5
Felt super average
David Bowie
3/5
Enjoyable but not my bag
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
2/5
A bit out there but it didn’t bother me.
Deee-Lite
2/5
A bit too much for me to enjoy.
James Brown
4/5
Despite not being my favorite genre this was undeniably fun
Kate Bush
2/5
Felt like this whole album was on the verge of being a hit but just nothing landed.
Tom Waits
2/5
Can’t really get past his voice, feels like a bad mix of Leonard Cohen and sea shanties
Barry Adamson
2/5
I found this pretty boring.
3/5
Definitely more exciting but not my favorite
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Come on Eileen was pretty good but the rest was tiring.
Thelonious Monk
3/5
Peter Frampton
3/5
Jazz has to be pretty exciting for me to like it and this was just a bit too boring. 2.5/5
LL Cool J
3/5
Pretty entertaining but the beats were lacking.
Jorge Ben Jor
3/5
Pretty enjoyable but unlikely to return
Elis Regina
3/5
Glad I listened to is once but that’s it
Aerosmith
4/5
Still don’t really love classic rock but this was enjoyable.
Herbie Hancock
2/5
I found this boring.
Miriam Makeba
3/5
Definitely enjoyed this. My favorite was “The Click Song”
Steve Winwood
2/5
Way too 80s for me
Public Enemy
2/5
Maybe I had too high of expectations but this was a let down. Felt too all over the place and didn’t feel cohesive.
Echo And The Bunnymen
2/5
I did not enjoy this
The Undertones
3/5
Kept me entertained but there was nothing special here
Cypress Hill
3/5
Alice In Chains
2/5
Don’t care for this style at all.
N.E.R.D
3/5
I guess I had high expectations knowing this is basically the start of Pharrell but this was disappointing. 2.5/5
Iron Maiden
3/5
I’m never in the mood for this sort of stuff but it was pretty decent.
Hookworms
2/5
Didn’t sound bad but also did nothing for me
The Fall
2/5
More UK punk slop
Talvin Singh
1/5
That was pretty bad not sure who that was for.
Guided By Voices
2/5
I enjoyed it once but not again.
The Stooges
2/5
It was okay but didn’t feel special.
The Doors
5/5
Really enjoyable, several of my favorite songs from the doors on here. 4.5/5
Def Leppard
2/5
This style gets so boring for me.
Ryan Adams
3/5
I had low expectations for this and was pleasantly surprised
Quicksilver Messenger Service
3/5
For an instrumental only album this was very entertaining
Frank Ocean
3/5
Good but not as special as it’s made out to be.
The Beta Band
2/5
The first song felt familiar but never really connected and that was the peak of my enjoyment
Cee Lo Green
4/5
Gave me a huge new respect for Cee Lo Green this was lots of fun and I’ll be back. Also regained my hope for Pharrell because that N.E.R.D. album was a major disappointment
New Order
2/5
I see why it made the list because just as annoying as so many other albums on the list.