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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Slipknot
Slipknot
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5 | 2.67 | +2.33 |
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Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
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5 | 2.71 | +2.29 |
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Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
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5 | 2.97 | +2.03 |
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Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
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5 | 3.11 | +1.89 |
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Dirty
Sonic Youth
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5 | 3.11 | +1.89 |
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Deloused in the Comatorium
The Mars Volta
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5 | 3.19 | +1.81 |
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Emergency On Planet Earth
Jamiroquai
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5 | 3.27 | +1.73 |
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Smash
The Offspring
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5 | 3.37 | +1.63 |
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Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
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5 | 3.37 | +1.63 |
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
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5 | 3.4 | +1.6 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
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1 | 3.77 | -2.77 |
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Graceland
Paul Simon
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1 | 3.74 | -2.74 |
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Transformer
Lou Reed
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1 | 3.67 | -2.67 |
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
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1 | 3.62 | -2.62 |
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Morrison Hotel
The Doors
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1 | 3.59 | -2.59 |
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
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1 | 3.57 | -2.57 |
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
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1 | 3.54 | -2.54 |
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Aqualung
Jethro Tull
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1 | 3.44 | -2.44 |
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Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
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1 | 3.42 | -2.42 |
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
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1 | 3.39 | -2.39 |
Artists
Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Black Sabbath | 3 | 5 |
| Metallica | 5 | 4.4 |
| Michael Jackson | 3 | 4.67 |
| Queen | 3 | 4.67 |
| Nirvana | 3 | 4.67 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kings of Leon | 3 | 1 |
| Tom Waits | 3 | 1.33 |
| Fairport Convention | 2 | 1 |
| Elvis Costello & The Attractions | 2 | 1 |
| Fatboy Slim | 2 | 1 |
| Lou Reed | 2 | 1 |
| Public Image Ltd. | 2 | 1 |
| The Undertones | 2 | 1 |
| Bruce Springsteen | 5 | 1.8 |
| Morrissey | 4 | 1.75 |
| Frank Sinatra | 3 | 1.67 |
| The Rolling Stones | 3 | 1.67 |
| John Lennon | 2 | 1.5 |
| Dexys Midnight Runners | 2 | 1.5 |
| Dinosaur Jr. | 2 | 1.5 |
| The Byrds | 2 | 1.5 |
| The Doors | 2 | 1.5 |
| Orbital | 2 | 1.5 |
| Paul Simon | 2 | 1.5 |
| Traffic | 2 | 1.5 |
| Stephen Stills | 2 | 1.5 |
| My Bloody Valentine | 2 | 1.5 |
| The Fall | 2 | 1.5 |
| The Band | 2 | 1.5 |
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | 2 | 1.5 |
| The Verve | 2 | 1.5 |
| LCD Soundsystem | 2 | 1.5 |
| Happy Mondays | 2 | 1.5 |
| Bob Dylan | 4 | 2 |
| Arcade Fire | 4 | 2 |
| The Who | 4 | 2 |
| Neil Young | 3 | 2 |
| The Kinks | 3 | 2 |
| Steely Dan | 4 | 2.25 |
Controversial
| Artist | Ratings |
|---|---|
| Sonic Youth | 2, 3, 5 |
| Kraftwerk | 4, 2, 1 |
| Beatles | 2, 5, 5, 4, 3 |
5-Star Albums (41)
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Ice T · 7 likes
4/5
One of the greatest old-school rappers in my opinion. Also, the song Body Count was the start of the band with the same name, which is fucking great, therefore this record is great just because of that alone.
Mike Ladd · 1 likes
1/5
It sounds like an episode of a cartoon that shows you how monotone the future will be and it plays you a song with an instrumental that has no sense. Didn't like it
Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1 likes
1/5
There are TOO MANY CCR albums on this list. They all sound the same already. I don't want to hear the same thing again
Pere Ubu · 1 likes
1/5
I like post punk if it's done in a good manner. This really hurt my eardrum. Literally. I had tinnitus the whole day, and it's still going.
The Mars Volta · 1 likes
5/5
I feel like this album is the perfect definition of controlled chaos. I love it! Even though the lyrics don't make any sense, the music is amazing, the execution is flawless, and it's unlike anything ever heard really. They mixed the At The Drive-In craziness with some King Crimson/Rush refinement and their latin roots and created this masterpiece.
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Duran Duran
4/5
Rufus Wainwright
3/5
John Lennon
2/5
If he's not writing songs with The Beatles, John Lennon doesn't have ideas. Aside from Imagine, the other songs feel like fillers. It made me fall asleep, and it made me understand how amazing was the chemistry between those 4 individuals.
Coldcut
4/5
Not my favourite, but an amazing house record, very ahead of its time. Not on Spotify though...
Spacemen 3
2/5
If the Beatles were writing music while on a coma induced by an acid overdose, they would have done something better than this but along these lines. I usually like psychedelic stuff, but this is not my jam at all.
Cornershop
1/5
Pop/folk rock with indian influences. I can compare it to some extent with Oasis. I feel like indian music is hard to combine with other genres, and I didn't like it at all in this context.
The Police
5/5
Amazing record!!! I love everything Sting has done. Amazing voice and musicality overall. It's a shame that, from this record, only Every Breath You Take became a hit, because there are a lot of songs that are waaaaaaay better and more complex (not saying that that song is bad, it is an amazing song). Overall, I loved this record.
P.S.: What the hell is with the song Mother??!?!?!?!?!
Badly Drawn Boy
2/5
Madness
3/5
Good record, but even though those were different times, I can't look at the cover and be ok with the dude with the blackface, so I will give it 3 stars instead of 4. But a good album overall.
Guns N' Roses
5/5
I haven't listened to this record in a while and I forgot how amazing it is!!! This record is packed with bangers. Also, while Slash is an amazing guitar player, it's worth noting Izzy's contribution. These two compliment each other so well with their guitar parts! Even though I am not a fan of the vocals, it works very well with the songs, and whether you like it or not, Axl's voice is unlike any other. Overall, this is a 5 star record for sure!
Portishead
4/5
It's a vibe. I feel like I am listening to this record from a very small room. It's dark and it gives me some sort of anxiety. But it's an interesting experience and an interesting record. I kind of enioyed it. I don't know, I am having mixed feelings. But for an experience as trippy as this, I'll give it a 4. There are some parts I really enjoyed. Like some guitar parts that really expose the beauty of imperfection, because they are not played perfectly in tune, but they work perfectly fine.
Def Leppard
4/5
This album, while is kind of cliche and cheesy all around, it is a great record of the hair/glam times. Pour some sugar on me is the hit, but Hysteria is such a great song. I would say that this record, along with Slippery When Wet from Bon Jovi, is the definition of hair and glam, and it was done damn right.
Paul Weller
3/5
The Youngbloods
3/5
I don't know whether I like it or not... It's not bad, but it's not good either. It has some folk elements, some rock, blues and a bit of country. I am going to give it 3 stars because I am just confused.
Dexys Midnight Runners
2/5
not for me
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
Great voice, but the instrumental overall is a bit boring. But for a live record, this is very good.
Neil Young
2/5
Paul McCartney
2/5
Paul had much better records, this one feels more like a jam session
The Stranglers
4/5
New-Wave Punk that works perfectly with a Scooby-Doo chasing. Loved it! The voice can be a bit bothering at times, but the rest of it sounds really good
Depeche Mode
4/5
I heard so many songs from this record, without knowing their title. Great album overall! Very good listening experience and very ahead of its time.
Kate Bush
3/5
It was at least interesting
Dinosaur Jr.
1/5
It's way too noisy. It sounds like a bad bad high school band practicing
Peter Gabriel
4/5
I haven't listened to any Peter Gabriel, and I am not that much into Genesis, so I didn't really know what to expect. I actually enjoyed it a bit. The tracks were great for a debut solo record.
The Byrds
2/5
I didn't dislike it, but I didn't like it that much either. All the songs sound kind of the same. I am well aware of how influential this band is, but personally I don't see why.
Miles Davis
3/5
Great jazz record, not much to say.
Solange
2/5
She's got a good voice, but the instrumentals are nothing special, and the record falls into the category of monotone.
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Great voice, amazing arrangements, it was very good overall. My only complaint, some of the songs were a bit boring after a while, there was no variation.
Mike Ladd
1/5
It sounds like an episode of a cartoon that shows you how monotone the future will be and it plays you a song with an instrumental that has no sense. Didn't like it
The xx
2/5
It sounds like some random tiktok sounds. I don't like the voice either. It was meh.
Earth, Wind & Fire
4/5
Fun album, enjoyable listen, and overall great vibes!
Skunk Anansie
4/5
It feels somehow like Evanescence combined with some Nine Inch Nails and Massive Attack at times. I don't know how to describe it really. But I enjoyed it a lot!
The Crusaders
1/5
Boring supermarket background music.
Derek & The Dominos
3/5
I'll give it 3 stars, only because it has the song Layla on it. The rest of it is basic blues, but not that bad. If it wasn't for Layla, I would have given it somewhere around an 1.75
The Psychedelic Furs
2/5
Fairport Convention
1/5
didn't like it.
Harry Nilsson
2/5
Massive Attack
4/5
A classic! I didn't enjoy it as much as the following records from this band, but I like it and I appreciate it a lot.
Joan Armatrading
2/5
Interesting voice, but musically there wasn't that much to analyze.
Marvin Gaye
2/5
Didn't really find anything interesting to this album, but it wasn't bad either.
Korn
4/5
This album defined a new generation. Truly revolutionary and a sound design that really is associated with Korn. I get that this album is not for everyone, but I enjoyed it a lot.
Fleet Foxes
2/5
Sugar
2/5
It wasn't bad, but too generic. No variation at all.
OutKast
3/5
I liked it! I drove in GTA5 while listening to this. Good soundtrack. Nothing extremely special tho.
Frank Sinatra
2/5
I fell asleep
Hüsker Dü
2/5
KISS
3/5
A few songs are enjoyable, but I was never a big fan of this band. I never really understood the hype.
Metallica
5/5
This is a perfect metal record! Not a single bad song on this album! Also the most cohesive album to date by this band. Everybody knows about Master Of Puppets and how great of a song it is, but all of the songs are incredible. Battery is my personal favourite, Orion is one of the most beautiful instrumentals ever, and Damage inc. is just a moshing track.
Overall, this is THE metal album!
Incredible Bongo Band
3/5
bongos.
XTC
2/5
Throwing Muses
3/5
I quite enjoyed it actually. Not my favourite but pretty cool considering the year. I think this album is one of the first post punk albums, but it is pretty cool
The Doors
2/5
Not that bad, but I enjoy other songs more. Also, I don't get why Light My Fire became so popular. It's bad.
Ray Charles
3/5
A great blues album, but not my favourite from Ray Charles
Steve Winwood
2/5
Nothing special. Not bad, but nothing special.
Peter Gabriel
4/5
I liked it a lot! Great sound design considering it came out in 1980. The production is great as well. And the structure of the songs is more complex than anything at that time I think. Overall, a great experience.
Calexico
2/5
It wasn't bad, just that I didn't quite resonate with it at first listen. Maybe I will come back to it and I will like it more in the future, but nonetheless it is interesting.
Orbital
1/5
no
The Damned
3/5
I didn't like it that much, but it's a bit better than most punk. I see how this might have paved the way to post punk.
Richard Thompson
2/5
Didn't like it. All folk and country is the same. I am not a fan of this genre
Paul Simon
1/5
No. I don't like most Simon and Garfunkel stuff. Them separately are way worse. Stop.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
1/5
Such an overrated artist
The Isley Brothers
2/5
Nothing special, but enjoyable enough.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1/5
Very monotonous. Didn't like it.
The Triffids
1/5
Not good.
Goldie
2/5
It was extremely long. For a drum n bass record, it was ok I guess. Nothing impressive.
Common
3/5
Pretty interesting. The production isn't the best, but the composition is kinda good. 90s rap beats combined with soul/jazz.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
2/5
Nothing special, but for its time I understand how this would have been pretty influential.
The Sabres Of Paradise
1/5
Why is this album on this list? I don't get it... there are many more electronic records to choose from that belong here, even from 1994, and you chose this? Not worth listening.
Missy Elliott
3/5
Why do a spoken intro? I don't need to hear an interview at the beginning of a record. Otherwise, it's pretty enjoyable. Still, in my opinion, Bring The Pain should be sung by Method Man only.
Pulp
2/5
This sounds a lot like David Bowie. Not the worst, but I don't like brit-pop because of Oasis. Sorry, I have a personal beef with that band. I enjoyed this a bit more though.
Jacques Brel
1/5
It sounds like any french song from that era. I hate french music. Never got into it.
Metallica
4/5
This album is the most technical out of all Metallica records. The problem with it, in my opinion, is not the production like everyone says. I actually think that the charm of it is in the fact that it sounds like it was produced in a garage. The problem is that, compared to Master of Puppets (which I personally think it doesn't have a single bad song), this album has some songs that feel like fillers, and those became popular (for example, Harvester Of Sorrow: nothing special about it, but fans love the shit out of that song). Songs like One, And Justice For All, Blackened and Dyers Eve are the ones that elevate this record. Anyway, this is Metallica at its best time in their career, and this album is great.
Bauhaus
2/5
It's so shitty that somehow it works out. It is dark and goth with crappy vocals.
Traffic
2/5
This is very cliche. Nothing interesting at all
Sparks
3/5
Pretty cool sound design. The production could be better, but it works. It's new wave with some musical-like sensitivities. I could see a play with this soundtrack.
Rod Stewart
2/5
Pretty mediocre, but a good voice.
Steely Dan
3/5
It sounds good, didn't hate it, but I didn't enjoy it that much either.
Mike Oldfield
2/5
I didn't like it. I get it, it was a new sound design back then, but it's nothing that special tbh.
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Not their best, but Immigrant Song is crushing
The Waterboys
1/5
Not good.
Mylo
2/5
Not that bad, but mostly background music. Also, rock & roll will never die, no matter how hard everyone tries.
Booker T. & The MG's
2/5
Nothing exciting about it.
Green Day
4/5
Their best record, and one that defined the new generation of pop-punk. Anyway, the length of some songs on it is unjustified, but in rest this is a good protest album.
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
1/5
Sometimes I just don't understand why some of these albums are on this list. What is it about this that I need to hear before I die? Nothing, I'll tell you.
Air
3/5
I quite enjoyed it. It is interesting. Like the love child of Daft Punk and Massive Attack.
Nine Inch Nails
4/5
I love NIN, but this is not my favourite album from them, as groundbreaking as it is. I love most of the songs and the delivery though. It definitely made an impact on the music industry.
Barry Adamson
1/5
This sounds like a copy of a movie soundtrack that wasn't made to be that good.
Ministry
4/5
A great example of the industrial genre. I get why many people don't like it, but I quite enjoyed it. It's like a more metal NIN.
The Bees
3/5
It kinda sounds like a travel vlog soundtrack, but it is not that bad. Not good either
Red Snapper
3/5
Not that bad, but some of the songs were kinda long and sounded like the soundtrack of a 2000's video game
Blur
2/5
It sounds like any other britpop record.I don't like it. It is very boring and samey.
Roxy Music
3/5
It was alright I guess, pretty experimental for those times, but nothing revolutionary.
Iron Butterfly
3/5
Interesting voice, but the music sounds like everything from those times, except for the title track, which has interesting riffs for 1968. By the way, it didn't need to have 17 minutes. There are long tracks that justify their length, this is not one of them.
Ray Charles
4/5
Normally, I wouldn't like music like this because it's quite boring and repetitive, like all the music from those times. But with Ray Charles it's something different. He just captivates me somehow. I liked this a lot!
The Slits
1/5
Why is this on the list... like really...
Nothing special about it. It's bad. I get that it's raw but that doesn't mean it has to be shitty as well.
Tito Puente
3/5
This was quite fun. I enjoyed it really. Latin jazz is something that I definitely wouldn't listen from my own initiative, so it was something different and interesting to listen.
The Offspring
5/5
This is, in my opinion, the best generation of punk music. It's raw and energetic while still sounding very good. Great album.
David Bowie
2/5
I get that David Bowie is very influential, but I never got into his music. There is something I really don't like at all. I don't know what and why.
Alanis Morissette
4/5
Such a 90's sound! Love her voice and the songs. It made me feel like I was born then, even though I was born in 2003. Great record.
The Roots
3/5
It's a cool combination of rap, rock and electronic, but nothing special really.
Björk
3/5
Veeery experimental. Unique vibe really. Not very much my cup of tea, but I appreciated it.
The Beta Band
2/5
Very generic, very like 90s indie, but in the 00s. Nothing really enjoyable. I'll give it a 2 just because I didn't hate it.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Read poetry over a musical background. Somehow, it works. It sounds good and it's very calming. There is something mesmerizing about Leonard Cohen's deep voice. It makes you focus only on what he is saying.
Pere Ubu
1/5
I like post punk if it's done in a good manner. This really hurt my eardrum. Literally. I had tinnitus the whole day, and it's still going.
Le Tigre
2/5
Didn't hate it, but I didn't like it either. Nothing special. The second song sounds like a commercial for boots.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
1/5
I don't get Tom Petty. He may have had some good songs, even though I don't like those either, but this record sucks.
Bob Dylan
2/5
I never really understood why he was so influential. Even the worst covers of his songs sound better than the originals.
Michael Jackson
4/5
Motown essence! I love this period of music. Also this was the record that really launched Michael Jackson's solo career. Even though it's extremely different from any other Michael record released after this one, and not as good as them, it's still a great record that deserves recognition.
The Teardrop Explodes
3/5
Sounds like any generic 80's new wave / post punk stuff, but it's not necessarily bad. Just generic.
Giant Sand
2/5
Didn't find anything exciting about this album. It was okay I guess. Wouldn't listen to it again.
Tina Turner
4/5
I love Tina Turner! Even though this album sounds a bit too 80's, it's great and it's different from other records because of her voice.
Thin Lizzy
3/5
I never was a huge Thin Lizzy fan, because the songs don't have anything special from other rock music from that era, but I never hated the either. Anyway, this is a live record that sounds better than the studio recordings, and I actually enjoyed it. I was not expectng this.
The Beach Boys
3/5
Not as bad as I thought it would be, but I am not really sold on what Beach Boys put out, like ever. But not that bad.
Bob Dylan
3/5
I never liked the way he is singing, but I always admired his songwriting. It's a good album.
Fatboy Slim
1/5
no.
Ice T
4/5
One of the greatest old-school rappers in my opinion. Also, the song Body Count was the start of the band with the same name, which is fucking great, therefore this record is great just because of that alone.
Steely Dan
2/5
Nothing special. It wasn't bad but too generic.
Scott Walker
2/5
For some reason, I thought it sounded like he is trying to copy Sir Tom Jones in a way. I don't know if that makes any sense, it's just my thought. And I didn't like it.
Mekons
2/5
It was quite bizzare. "Meh" at best
New Order
2/5
Those vocals are not good at all. The instrumental is not bad but not incredible either. Didn't like it that much.
Aphex Twin
3/5
A bit repetitive, but calming. Good sound design for that year.
Kings of Leon
1/5
I never liked this band. This album sucks. The vocals are not good.
Queens of the Stone Age
4/5
Songs For The Deaf would have been the best pick from this band. QOTSA definitely belongs on this list, but this album is not as good as the next ones. I am not saying it's bad, it's very good, but if it was SFTD it would have gotten 5 stars.
The Allman Brothers Band
2/5
Nothing special, but it's well recorded and the singer has a good voice. Just too generic
Solomon Burke
3/5
Amazing voice! I listened to it in awe. The songs were fun but there was nothing that stood out to me in the instrumentals. But his voice man, just perfect.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
I am not the biggest RHCP fan, but this album varies from genre to genre, it has some amazing songs, and it is very funky. I enjoyed it a lot!
Laibach
1/5
If Rammstein launched their career in the 80s and wouldn't have a clue how to write music, this is how it would have sounded. It's bad.
Bee Gees
2/5
I like their disco era much better. This feels uninspired and very generic.
2/5
Not bad but not impressive either.
50 Cent
4/5
A hip hop classic. I liked it a lot, it reminded me of the GTA soundtrack.
Portishead
5/5
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love trip hop!! This is my first experience with Portishead and I loved it a lot! Amazing record
Crosby, Stills & Nash
2/5
It's not bad, but come on, so many generic records on this list. I get that old music is good but not that good to include so many records that sound almost the same.
The Lemonheads
2/5
Monotonous voice and songs. Nothing special. It's just ok.
New York Dolls
2/5
It was ok I guess. Didn't enjoy it so much.
Jack White
2/5
It sounds old school but in a new manner. It's ok.
Tricky
4/5
Great trip-hop record!! I love this genre, and I love the fact that Tricky did his own thing, he didn't copy entitely the Massive Attack formula. Amazing!
Stephen Stills
2/5
Too country/folky for me. It's not bad by any means, but I didn't enjoy it.
The Coral
2/5
Yet another newer record that sounds old. I get that the people who compiled this list miss being young and discovering artists, but if it sounds like the 70's it's not automatically the best thing ever.
The Residents
1/5
No. Just no. I fucking hate the creators of this list. My 5 months old cousin can compile a better list. This album is just noise. Incomprehensible noise can be good if done good. This is bad. Very bad.
Japan
3/5
Not bad, but it sounds like many other new wave bands. Nothing different from others from that time.
Jethro Tull
1/5
I didn't like it that much. Also they got a Grammy in 1989 instead of Metallica. It should have been Metallica. I will always hate this band because of that.
Kings of Leon
1/5
I don't get why it is such a popular band. Never really liked anything. I thought maybe Sex On Fire became a hit because it was accesible, and the other songs were more interesting, but it wasn't the case. Also, his voice is screeching my eardrum.
Santana
4/5
Finally, a rock record that differentiates itself from others. I liked it a lot!! Also, Carlos Santana sings with his guitar. He has a soul like no other.
TV On The Radio
3/5
It was quite interesting, but nothing stood out to me that much.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
It was more interesting than I was expecting, but it didn't do much to me. It was pretty good though. I enjoyed it.
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
Too generic. I never found anything interesting about Bruce Springsteen. It's just too "american" for me I guess.
Don McLean
2/5
It's good for what it is but, yet again, too "american" for me. I just picture a bery nationalist american family driving a minivan to a caban in the woods.
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
Wow, the second Bruce Springsteen record in 2 days time. I get why this one is on here, because it has the hits and the iconic voice, but did he really deserve to have more than one album on here? The writer must be a nationalist and consider this guy a national treasure. I'll give it a 2 just because these songs were hits, but I am so sick and tired of them.
Q-Tip
4/5
Mellow jazz infused hip hop I would call this. I really got into it. I was constantly engaged. It's a really interesting album
Public Enemy
2/5
It was ok. Nothing very special to me, but ok.
Crowded House
2/5
It feels like any song could fit the credits outro of any generic movie played in the morning on any tv channel. Very monotone.
Wild Beasts
1/5
I don't like the voice. At all. The whole record is very forgetable. I am okay with anything being repetitive as long as it is also good. This didn't do it for me even though the instrumental is not terrible. The singer ruined it.
Sabu
3/5
I don't listen to this kind of music, but it's pretty fun to listen to once. Also, the musicality is very cool, with great interval choices. And the congos are very fun.
Method Man
4/5
Amazing rap record! I always liked this one a lot. Everything related to Wu-Tang Clan deserves a listen if you like rap. This album is dark and very cool.
Morrissey
2/5
I never really enjoyed The Smiths. This wasn't that different. I found his voice a bit annoying. The guitar work was ok though.
Sheryl Crow
2/5
It was ok, but I feel like this is the soundtrack to any supermarket, which is a shame. But the songs were ok, nothing really left me impressed.
Stan Getz
4/5
I actually enjoyed this one more than I thought I would. It was very groovy and accessible for a jazz/bossa nova album. Great work on this one.
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
I always heard the name of this band, but I always thought they were a gothic doom metal outfit. This kinda caught me off guard. It wasn't that bad by any means, but the vocals ruined it all for me.
Tom Waits
2/5
Was this meant to be the soundtrack of a musical? I didn't quite understand it. It was all around pretty goofy, but not in the best way.
Sonic Youth
2/5
Nothing special going on in this one. Didn't hate it, didn't love it. The dissonances were pretty unjustified though
Ghostface Killah
4/5
Another one that is a part of Wu-Tang. I liked it pretty much. It was quite interesting. Not a song sounded the same. Very cool and enjoyable album.
Elton John
5/5
Extremely diverse album! It started with an eleven minutes long prog rock masterpiece, and it continued with one of the most recognizable songs from Sir Elton, and a beautiful one as well. Every song on this record is amazing in its own right. Amazing, very very good musically speaking, and it gets the listener through a variety of genres.
Fleetwood Mac
2/5
I am used to way better from Fleetwood Mac. These are just some demos as far as I'm concerned. I don't know why this album is on this list.
The KLF
2/5
No longer on Spotify, so I don't like this aspect. Music-wise, I guess it was good considering the time of release, but it didn't really age that well.
Talvin Singh
2/5
When you blend indian musicality with electronic music, I expect much more to come out of it. This was nothing that interesting. Way more cool stufd could have been done with this.
2/5
Ok, I know he's an amazing composer and all, but I really don't think he deserves that many spots on this list. He already has many albums on it, the last thing this list needed was a live record from him as well. Also, almost all the covers of his songs are better than the originals.
Isaac Hayes
4/5
Considering the music released in the present, this actually aged quite well. Incredible performance on this album, and amazing music overall. Great orchestration, great vocals. I enjoyed it a lot.
1/5
I don't get why this album is as praised as it is. I didn't find it interesting, and I really don't see how this was important for the revolution of punk rock. Really, I don't know why people like it as much as they do.
Eurythmics
3/5
Aside from the main song, which is incredible jn many ways, this record was good. It didn't blow me away by any means, but musically it was very interesting. But none of the other songs can stand up to Sweet Dreams.
Tim Buckley
3/5
This was not bad, but not that great either. He has a great voice, his son's was very similar as well. So, because he is Jeff Buckley's father, and I love Jeff's music, I will give it a 3.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
1/5
This was just boring. I don't get the inclusion in the list. Also, the guy's voice annoys me.
Kraftwerk
4/5
I imagine this was groundbreaking in 1978. This sounds pretty cool nowadays, so I believe that back then this was something unheard and amazing. Great work!
Manic Street Preachers
4/5
I quite enjoyed this one! Very cool musical choices overall, britpop with punk edges executed really well!
The Kinks
2/5
They already had The Beatles in the 60's, they didn't need another one. I didn't get why this is on the list, I don't find anything groundbreaking to it.
Mudhoney
2/5
Not that good. Some songs were ok at best, but the others were just fillers.
Fugazi
3/5
This one feels like a good precursor to grunge and post-hardcore. It had some amazing moments.
Tom Waits
1/5
Didn't find anything interesting to this.
Boston
4/5
It's hard for a band to become this popular from their debut album, but for Boston it is well deserved. This album has some great melodies and harmonies, and good musicality overall
Lou Reed
1/5
It bored me to death. That's all.
Barry Adamson
3/5
This sounds like a movie soundtrack. Pretty cool sounds and the tracks had a different vibe each.
Leonard Cohen
1/5
I never got into Leonard Cohen's music. Like in Bob Dylan's case, I always thought the covers were way better. He creeps me out
The Flying Burrito Brothers
2/5
I would have loved to be there when they chose this name for the band, it sounds like a fun meeting. Aside from that, there was nothing that interesting.
Slint
3/5
Wow, so much work for an album cover, I'm impressed! (not)
Jokes aside, the music was actually interesting. Some pretty dark vibes, but the mix is not good at all. I think it fits the genre though.
Joy Division
2/5
I never paid that much attention to Joy Division, but I didn't need to either. It's just an ok album
Queen
4/5
The last album from the first iteration of Queen's sound, which I am actually a big fan of. More proggy and heavier than the next releases. This is a very good record and it fully deserves the spot on this list.
Machito
3/5
Very interesting and chaotic at the same time, but it kept me wondering what comes next. I think this is the most important thing when listening to a new artist.
Cee Lo Green
2/5
It had some songs that stood out, but not enough. I guess his work with Gnarls Barkley is a bit better. This is not bad by any means but it's not that good either
DJ Shadow
2/5
Boring. Enough said.
Black Sabbath
5/5
As a metalhead, I say that every single soul that likes or plays metal should be grateful for this record! Everything related to metal exists because of this band and this record. Starting the record with one of the heaviest riffs ever written to this day, and continuing with genre-defining songs. In 1970, this was completely groundbreaking, and even now it is cited by metalheads all around the globe. This marks the beginning of a never-ending era.
The Fall
1/5
No. It's bad. I don't like it at all.
Daft Punk
3/5
I know, I know, it's repetitive and stuff, but this album sounded different from anything in that same time period. And it sounded very good. It's far from their best, but it is good.
Erykah Badu
3/5
This is actually fun, instrumentally speaking. The vocals are not the worst, but it could have been better if she made different choices regarding the voice. Otherwise, a pretty fun record.
Buffalo Springfield
2/5
It sounds like any rock record from the same period of time. Nothing exciting. I get that back then the music was better, but come on, it doesn't mean that it's a must listen album before death. The editors of this list must be some old bastards.
Joni Mitchell
2/5
Not bad, but a bit boring.
Marvin Gaye
3/5
I think Marvin Gaye is a bit too overrated. Like, his voice is amazing for sure, but there were other artists in the 70s that did what he did better. Nevertheless, this is a good album, the songs are groovy and he sings amazing
Beatles
2/5
The second Beatles record if I remember right. It sounded the same like the first, but they were praised like hell. Of course, they remain one of, if not the best, band of all time, but their later work was actually interesting
Nina Simone
4/5
This lady has such an interesting vocal tone, and the songs are great blues/jazz songs. Very creative for those times. I liked this a lot.
Donald Fagen
2/5
Very generic. It sounded like any movie intro/outro.
R.E.M.
3/5
This is a very good record. They took the 70s acoustic rock/folk thing and made it more interesting. Also the vocals suit the songs very well.
Aerosmith
3/5
I never was a huge fan of Aerosmith, especially later Aerosmith. It's fun and stuff but I always liked other bands with the same kind of style from that same period. But this record was kinda fun and enjoyable.
Living Colour
3/5
This record deserves 3 stars just for Cult Of Personality. One of the greatest songs ever written. The rest of the songs were ok, but none of them can raise to the level of that one.
Meat Puppets
2/5
It was pretty chaotic, but not the good kind of chaos. I didn't enjoy it
The Band
2/5
Not a single sweat broken when thinking of that band name huh? Anyway, the songs were pretty generic. This is just a band like any other from the 60s. "A" Band, not "THE" Band.
Pixies
3/5
This album feels like the end of glam rock and the start of grunge. Nothing that exciting, but a great record. Where is my mind is a banger still.
Steve Earle
2/5
I don't like country. It's all the same. This sounds ok but it still is country.
Gram Parsons
1/5
Second country album in a row. I don't like country.
Scissor Sisters
3/5
This was pretty fun actually! I liked it very much. It was different than anything released in the 2000s, and it sounded pretty new for those times.
Al Green
3/5
Fun and enjoyable soul. I had a good time listening to it.
Morrissey
2/5
He did the same thing as he did with The Smiths. So nothing that special.
Beck
2/5
And exactly why does this band belong on this list? I want to meet the editors. I feel like after album 100 they just compiled a list of random records. This is not bad but it's most definitely not good.
X-Ray Spex
3/5
For a punk album, it's pretty damn good. The female vocals and the saxofone make it different from other ones.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2/5
The panning messed me up. I am not judging it because it's from 1967 and they didn't know yet very much about mixing. The album itself is ok, it is pretty much like The Rolling Stones.
The Sugarcubes
3/5
Yep, it's Bjork. There is something so distinct about her that I immediately said that she is the singer. Actually it's pretty good, not as good as her solo work but great
The White Stripes
2/5
I never understood why The White Stripes were so hyped up. The sloppiness of the record is somehow cool, but the songs sound like they belong in the 60s-70s. The production is as bad as back then as well.
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
I enjoyed it pretty much, it's a good New Wave record. Interesting musical choices.
The Police
4/5
The Police and Sting's songs are my guilty pleasure. I don't know why but something is always very interesting about those. Also, as a guitarist myself, the guitar work in this band was always extremely fun and intricate. I almost broke a joint (or at least that's how it felt) while trying to play Message In A Bottle. Anyway, great record!
Basement Jaxx
1/5
Kinda annoying. It made me cringe a bit. There is old electronic music that aged well. This ain't it. And even for that period it's not good.
Jean-Michel Jarre
3/5
I think there wasn't much electronic music in the 70s, so people must have thought that, to sound futuristic, you should have star wars sounds. Nevertheless, if you think that this record is from 1976, it is actually revolutionary. It bored me, unlike some of his later work, but I have to appreciate the creativity involved for those times.
Kings of Leon
1/5
I hate Kings Of Leon. Why is this the second album I get from them? I wanna meet the guy that decided it was great to put them on the list TWICE. THERE IS NOTHING GOOD ABOUT THEM. I just don't get it...
Pearl Jam
5/5
Even though I don't understand a single goddamn word Eddie Vedder sings, this album is essential to the grunge era, which is one of my favourite musical times. Amazing record, it absolutely deserves to be here! Important for grunge, important for music in general, and all around a perfect album.
R.E.M.
3/5
This is so mid compared to other stuff released by R.E.M.
I didn't enjoy it that much. It wasn't bad but mostly boring.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1/5
It's something bothering me about this album but I don't know what. Maybe the fact that it has nothing interesting and his voice is annoying. I've seen many albums by this dude included on this list and I just don't get it.
Meat Loaf
4/5
Very theatrical, a cool soundtrack for a musical, and a great, very dynamic voice. I am pretty sure this record was a big inspiration for Tenacious D, because it reminded me somehow of them.
Amazing performance!
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3/5
I get that this dude does some cool shit, with Gorillaz mostly, but not everything he does is list-worthy. This album is not bad by any means, but I wouldn't include it on the list.
Cocteau Twins
4/5
I just can't help but love Elizabeth Fraser's voice. This album is pretty cool, and something that stood out in that era for sure.
The Gun Club
1/5
I don't like it.
Jorge Ben Jor
2/5
I don't know what to say honestly.
Cheap Trick
2/5
The amount of live records on this list is absurd really. The point of a live album is to somehow elevate the songs through raw energy, but this is just a playthrough.
3/5
This is a classic. I wouldn't listen to it on a daily basis, but it's worth listening at least once.
Public Enemy
3/5
It was pretty cool. And it doesn't sound dated.
Aretha Franklin
4/5
One of the best female voices to ever exist! Incredible album as well, and very important for soul music. Respect is a classic.
Flamin' Groovies
2/5
Not that interesting
Kelela
3/5
She has a beautiful voice, but I don't understand how this is considered futuristic. It's very enjoyable, don't get me wrong, but it could have been considered futuristic in 2010.
Grizzly Bear
3/5
This is pretty interesting. I can't say I loved it, but it was really good.
Alice Cooper
2/5
Alice Cooper is a live act. I don't find myself listening to studio albums, but I would love to see a show. The songs alone are pretty mid. But not extremely bad.
Serge Gainsbourg
1/5
This made me feel unsettling. I didn't like it.
The Cure
4/5
It may be a bit boring, but for 1982, this is a very interesting sound design, and I enjoyed it a lot.
Judas Priest
3/5
Classic metal album. Rob Halford's voice is just commanding. I like Painkiller more but this is undeniably a great record for metal music.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
2/5
Not bad, but I got bored pretty fast.
Various Artists
1/5
Good album for the holidays, but from a killer. So I can't listen without thinking that he killed someone.
2/5
It was ok.
Hookworms
1/5
The fact that this is on the list is unjustified for me.
Iron Maiden
4/5
Amazing debut album and a very important one for metal. I actually prefer this one to other Maiden records, even though it wasn't sung by Bruce. Great songs and great guitar work
Prince
3/5
I liked it, it was great, but there are other Prince records that are better than this
The Strokes
2/5
This one is characterized by monotony. I got bored listening to it
Louis Prima
3/5
Typical retro stuff, very good for those times. Cartoonish jazz I would say.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
2/5
I never really got into CCR, but maybe that is just because I don't like this kind of stereotypical rock from the 70s. It's all the same. I didn't really enjoy this.
Radiohead
3/5
In my list of Radiohead albums, this one is a bit lower unfortunately. It doesn't mean that it's bad, but it's definitely not my favourite from them. Nevertheless, it still is an amazing record.
New Order
2/5
It was ok. Nothing else to say.
Robert Wyatt
2/5
I didn't really like it.
U2 on its own is a boring band for me. It got famous just because of Bono and his ego. I got bored.
SZA
3/5
This was actually not as bad as I thought it would be. It was pretty pleasant to listen. The lyrics in newer music though, those need some work.
Alice In Chains
5/5
Perfect grunge record from the best grunge band to come out of the 90's! I loved every bit of it and I come back to it very often.
I always felt that Alice In Chains embodied the essence of grunge the best out of the bands that made the genre famous, and this album is by far their best.
Teenage Fanclub
1/5
boring as hell
Creedence Clearwater Revival
1/5
There are TOO MANY CCR albums on this list. They all sound the same already. I don't want to hear the same thing again
Screaming Trees
3/5
I like Mark Lanegan's voice a lot, but the record by this band to put on this list is Sweet Oblivion. This one was a bit monotone. Still pretty good
Public Image Ltd.
1/5
boring
Pentangle
2/5
I would've been happier if this album was an instrumental one. The vocals aren't bad but I just feel like they don't fit.
Kate Bush
4/5
This was definitely ahead of its time. A very cool album, and it stood the test of time.
Liz Phair
2/5
For some reason I like and dislike this one at the same time. It's very boring and interesting too. I am very confused.
Gene Clark
1/5
I am sure I've said it before. I DON'T LIKE COUNTRY.
Garbage
3/5
This was actually more interesting than I thought it would be going into it. I enjoyed it.
David Holmes
1/5
I didn't like it at all. It sucks
Neu!
2/5
It was weird. I didn't really like it
Arcade Fire
2/5
This is a record from 2010, yet it sounds at least a decade older. I get that you want to include newer albums on this list, but really, include records that actually fit the sound design of that year.
Lauryn Hill
3/5
I've seen this album get such high praise, and I just don't get it. Like, it's a pretty good album, I enjoyed it, but I don't find anything that exciting to it.
Prince
2/5
There still are better Prince albums. This wasn't that good.
Hole
2/5
It wasn't that bad, but I couldn't say I loved it.
Genesis
4/5
The last one with Peter Gabriel on vocals. This is a good finale for the best era of the band.
Bad Company
2/5
Pretty bland and generic.
Elvis Costello
1/5
Yet again another Elvis Costello record. Why? No really, why?
Jeff Beck
3/5
The guitar work is of course superb, but the rest of it didn't impress me at all. There are better songs on other records by Jeff Beck. The higher ranking is for the guitar only.
Wilco
1/5
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too long
Big Brother & The Holding Company
3/5
This one is a bit different than other records from the same period. Also, Janis Joplin is insanely good.
Can
2/5
Sometimes experiments don't work that good.
The Human League
3/5
The definition of the 80's. A lot of synths. A lot. But this is executed pretty well
The Undertones
1/5
Too many songs that sound the same.
Ella Fitzgerald
3/5
I am not patient enough to kisten to a 3-hour-long compilation. Love Ella Fitzgerald.
The White Stripes
2/5
I am sick and tired of hearing Seven Nation Army. Yes, a cool song, but too overplayed. The rest of the songs bored me a lot.
Wu-Tang Clan
3/5
This one is a hip hop classic. You can really hear the influence this album had on other hip hop stuff. Very cool.
Dinosaur Jr.
2/5
This sounds like shit, and it's kinda fitting the style. I liked it, but not a lot.
Tom Waits
1/5
A bit too silly. It's ok to do silly music, but this might be a bit too much.
Funkadelic
3/5
This was pretty fun to listen to. Very funky.
The Rolling Stones
2/5
It's ok, but I never really got into The Rolling Stones' music.
The Cars
3/5
I liked it. Out of the records in the same era this has a bit of a different vibe to it.
The Specials
2/5
I didn't like it, but it's ok
John Cale
2/5
It made me kinda sleepy, but it's not bad. Just not for me
Throbbing Gristle
1/5
Random sounds thrown with no reason in songs.
The Jam
2/5
I can see this being a new thing back in 1978. This was okay.
Bad Brains
4/5
As far as I know, this band is very important for hardcore punk. And now I get why. This record is packed with raw energy. I liked it a lot
Charles Mingus
3/5
Very unsettling jazz. It's different from your typical jazz records. But pretty cool.
Slayer
4/5
This is not my favourite Slayer album, but you can't deny the influence this record had and still has on metal music. Classic thrash metal album, with a great sound and some great riffs. In 1986, this was the heaviest thing. Kerry King's nonsense still makes me wanna stab my eardrum though
Funkadelic
3/5
Given that this was released in 1971, it's very cool. I actually enjoyed it a bit.
Tears For Fears
5/5
This has an atmospheric quality compared to other pop records from the same times. I never really listened to this album until now, I only knew Everybody Wants To Rule The World, but the whole record is amazing! Very interesting musical choices as well.
Beatles
5/5
The best Beatles album! No doubt. All the songs are good and different from each other. You can really feel that by the end of their career they finally reached a musical maturity.
King Crimson
3/5
Very interesting sound design, but at one point it just gets me tired. Great album though.
AC/DC
5/5
Even though every AC/DC record sounds basically the same as the last one, this has something special. It's the first one with Brian Johnson, after Bon Scott's death, and given that everybody was used to hearing Bon's voice, Brian quickly got everyone's attention. This album marks the start of a new era for them, and it's a great sounding record with great songs.
The Black Keys
2/5
Car commercial songs + some fillers. Nothing exciting.
Sex Pistols
3/5
Actually, for a punk album it sounds better than expected. I always knew about Sex Pistols, like everyone else probably, but I never heard anything other than Anarchy In The UK. I now feel the influence they had on many other bands that came after them.
2/5
It was ok. The songs sounded like the experimental songs that Beatles put out, the ones that didn't make much sense, but when an album is full of those, it starts making sense. I didn't enjoy it that much though. Also, hard to find.
The Afghan Whigs
2/5
It was ok, but the singer's voice bothers me.
Roxy Music
2/5
I didn't like the vocals at all. The instrumental is ok at best.
MC Solaar
3/5
I hate french, but this sounded pretty cool. Somehow a jazzy kind of hip hop
Tangerine Dream
3/5
Electronic music was something other worldly in the 70's so, with that in mind, this is an interesting record. Interesting sound design.
Astrud Gilberto
3/5
This was very calming, she has a soothing voice.
Franz Ferdinand
1/5
70's music released in the 00's. Leave the 70's music in the 70's. Please.
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
I don't understand the amount of Bruce Springsteen albums on this list. He is definitely not bad, but I don't think he is that good either.
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
2/5
Too long. It was interesting but too long
Elis Regina
3/5
I like these Jazz/Samba records on the list. It's always a soothing voice and calming music. This was good.
Aretha Franklin
5/5
I love Aretha! Her voice is just incredible, and the songs sound great. The absolute queen of soul music, and this album is my favourite.
1/5
Usually I appreciate experimental stuff, but this was a bit too unnecessary.
Saint Etienne
2/5
Typical 90's music, very good really but not that interesting.
Run-D.M.C.
4/5
This is one of the original hip hop albums released in the world. And it's a good one. I liked it. Probably, without this we wouldn't have had many other rappers.
Sonic Youth
3/5
This was something new in the 80's, and it's done pretty well. At most times, bands don't know how to incorporate noise into their songs, but they did it pretty good.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Very dark voice, the music is calming. It was nice
Neil Young
2/5
It's ok considering other stuff he has on this list. I didn't like it that much, but I didn't hate it.
Echo And The Bunnymen
2/5
Nothing interesting.
Herbie Hancock
3/5
This was cool jazz/fusion. I liked it. It might get a bit too long but it's good.
The Byrds
1/5
I DON'T LIKE COUNTRY
Genesis
4/5
70's prog rock was something else, and Genesis demonstrates it. This was very good musically speaking
Spiritualized
2/5
It made me sleepy.
Traffic
1/5
The definition of 'meh'
The Chemical Brothers
3/5
Great electronic record, I enjoyed it
The Who
2/5
It was ok, but not life-changing. I never was a huge The Who fan.
Stevie Wonder
5/5
My favourite Stevie Wonder record!!! This album deserves 5 stars only for having Superstition on it. That song is such a bop! But all the songs are incredible, and Stevie just has an amazing, smooth and soulful voice overall. The instrumentation is great as well!
Tortoise
2/5
Ok, the first song having 20 minutes is just unjustified. Not a bad song, but it could have been done in the first minutes really. The following songs were ok, but kinda boring.
Butthole Surfers
3/5
First of all, I gotta say that the album name and the band name is fucked up in the most amazing way. Love it.
Second of all, this is so noisy that it becomes interesting. I really have no idea why, but it intrigued me. It's not that good though.
Röyksopp
4/5
Quite enjoyable. A good electronic record. I might come back to listen to it sometimes
Joni Mitchell
4/5
I wouldn't have thought that I would enjoy a record such as this one, but this was amazing. Great vocal melodies and harmonic choices! And damn she can sing!!!
Bob Dylan
1/5
I don't want any more Bob Dylan. Please.
The Monks
2/5
It was ok
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
2/5
I am too lazy to listen to the full message he wants to send, but I respect this. It sounds ok too.
The Temptations
3/5
This was extremely groovy. I dug it.
Prince
3/5
Apart from Purple Rain and When Doves Cry, I didn't find anything that interesting. It was a good listen mostly because of these 2 songs.
David Bowie
3/5
I actually enjoy this a little more than other Bowie records. I still don't think that it's something extremely new, but it's better than others.
Grateful Dead
2/5
I have never listened to any Grateful Dead. I got bored fast.
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
THERE IS NO NEED FOR SO MANY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN RECORDS. CALM DOWN ALREADY.
No but, really, why? At least this one, why? It's not that bad, but it's the same generic shit, nothing different than what he did in the 80s.
The Young Gods
1/5
I hate french in rock music. I didn't enjoy this. Sorry, it's not that bad but I just hate french sometimes.
Dusty Springfield
2/5
It somehow sounds like the whole 50s music in a nutshell. I don't know, it's not bad, just samey.
Fever Ray
3/5
Not bad, but mediocre. Listen to Bjork instead. She came up with the idea and does it way better of course.
Gang Starr
3/5
I enjoyed this. It was a good hip hop record. Great beats and overall vibe.
Kraftwerk
2/5
It sounds ahead of the times, but it doesn't sound that good. I'm absolutely sure that for that era it was incredible though.
Violent Femmes
2/5
Acoustic punk is something I never thought I would hear. I don't know how to feel about this.
Hawkwind
2/5
I'm glad that Lemmy left and formed Motorhead. This one bored me. The songs are waaaaay too long. And nothing really special is going on.
Beastie Boys
3/5
This was actually fun, and Sabotage is a classic.
Common
4/5
Amazing combination of hip hop with soul elements. I really enjoyed this.
SAULT
2/5
This doesn't sound like it was released in 2020. It feels like it's stuck in the past, and it doesn't make the past sound that good.
Frank Sinatra
2/5
All the songs are the same. I didn't know any song on this record. But the iconic voice makes it better to listen.
Black Sabbath
5/5
This one should get 5 stars from everyone! Without this album we wouldn't have had a lot of the rock and metal music that followed. And the sound is just iconic. Great riffs, instantly recognizable voice, amazing bass lines, pumping drums, and it still mantains a certain heaviness that is undeniable. A perfect record, packed with important hits for the music history.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
5/5
Pretty interesting, I have to admit. I absolutely knew the song Relax. Very diverse record overall, it uses elements from many genres.
Little Richard
4/5
All rock and roll and blues sounded the same in those times, but there is something about Little Richard that just makes me be not bored. He has a great voice and style. Love this album.
Bruce Springsteen
1/5
oh wow! another Bruce Springsteen record. FUCKING STOP ALREADY WITH THE SPRINGSTEEN RECORDS. LISTEN TO THE RECORDS BEFORE RAVING ABOUT THE FACT THAT HE IS BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FFS. THIS IN PARTICULAR SUCKS ASS
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Lirically, it's great. Very emotionally heavy. But musically, it doesn't excite me as much. Anyway good songs
Arrested Development
2/5
It was ok, I liked other hip hop albums from this era better though.
The Black Crowes
1/5
Oh shit this is from the 90s? Well I like it less. It's bland and generic 70s stuff, done in 1990, which is even worse.
Pixies
3/5
I liked it. Some pretty good alternative rock to start the day.
Les Rythmes Digitales
1/5
Too repetitive and generic electronic record.
David Bowie
1/5
I feel like the only Bowie record after the 00s that deserves attention is his very last. This one sounds like an effort to put out an album. It feels a bit uninspired.
The Doors
1/5
Never been a fan of The Doors
Lou Reed
1/5
I never really understood the point of any Lou Reed solo thing. It's nothing special. Really nothing.
John Lennon
1/5
It's kind of a weak debut solo album from a Beatle.
Frank Sinatra
1/5
This feels like Frank Sinatra singing in an elevator over the random music running in it.
Anthrax
4/5
Out of the Big 4 of thrash, Anthrax is the one that didn't catch my attention as much as the other 3, but this record is amazing and packed with energy.
David Gray
1/5
Too generic, and something about his voice is off for me. I didn't like it.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
This was pretty interesting. I can't say I connected with this a lot, but I think it's better than other stuff I heard from him.
The Undertones
1/5
Nothing really that good.
The Temptations
4/5
I had fun listening to this one. Great voices and cool energy.
Count Basie & His Orchestra
5/5
Incredible jazz record. It's played with so much precision that I cannot not like it.
Arcade Fire
2/5
This doesn't sound like 2004. I hate that there are albums on this list that are from the 2000s while still sounding like other records on this list that are way older. This is not bad but youbvould have chosen way more from the 21st century.
Brian Eno
4/5
Pretty interesting musical choices overall, and fun to listen to. I actually enjoyed this, but I feel that I wouldn't have liked it if i didn't have a good vibe.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
This is a good post punk record. Better than many unjustified choices on this list.
Arcade Fire
2/5
It wasn't that bad, but it was pretty generic. Nothing special.
The Clash
4/5
Normally, I'm not that big of a punk fan, but this was actually ok. I enjoyed it
Led Zeppelin
3/5
This is a great album, but mainly the first part. It's a bit too long. However, Kashmir is a timeless classic. That song gets 5 stars, but the whole record will get 3.
The Charlatans
1/5
Why did every band want to sound like and even look like Oasis? I don't understand the writers of this book. This is so bland. You are definitely English.
Peter Gabriel
3/5
I like Peter Gabriel, but I feel like some of these songs could have been shorter. Overall, a very good sound.
Pixies
3/5
You can really hear the influence this record had on many others. It's a good album, but I can't say that I was starstruck.
Janis Joplin
4/5
One of the greatest female voices ever. Extremely recognizable and powerful. This album has a lot of hits and just sounds great. I can't get bored of hearing her.
The Cure
4/5
I can't say that I'm a huge fan of this band, but I like them, and this record is my favourite by far. It's just so moody and cool.
Simon & Garfunkel
2/5
Very boring but I always loved the way their voices go together.
Miles Davis
3/5
This is a very great sounding jazz record, and very technical on all the instruments. I liked it.
Oasis
2/5
I never really liked Oasis. They are not bad, but I just don't resonate with them. This is ok.
Quicksilver Messenger Service
2/5
It was ok, but it didn't make me go crazy about it.
Terence Trent D'Arby
4/5
This was fun to listen to, and his voice is amazing. The instrumentation is great as well. This just sounds very good and I enjoyed it.
Steely Dan
2/5
This is a bit too dad rock for me, but it's not thaaaat bad. I just wouldn't listen to it.
Ice Cube
2/5
It's not a bad hip hop record, but nowadays those mysoginistic lyrics are a bit overwhelming and problematic.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
The album cover is actually hard af. The music is ok, it's actually one of the better records from the 2000s that I got on this list.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
This album is a classic, and even though I don't like RHCP that much, I appreciate this record, and it can be fun to listen to at times.
Incubus
4/5
I don't really get the hate from the other reviews. This album is great! Pardon Me, Drive or Stellar ar examples of great hits. I think Morning View is better than this but this is still an amazing record.
R.E.M.
3/5
A little boring but ok.
Eels
2/5
Kinda boring, nothing special
The Rolling Stones
1/5
I get why other Rolling Stones albums should be on this list, but is this on here just because it's their first? It shouldn't be.
Radiohead
4/5
This is very experimental and trippy, different from other records released by them. I found it interesting.
The Young Rascals
1/5
This is just background music. Nothing really exciting.
Dexys Midnight Runners
1/5
As far as I'm concerned, this band is a one hit wonder. I don't see the need to include this on the list. Pointless.
The Associates
1/5
That was bad. Bland, uninspired music, and horrible vocals on top. Waste of time.
Moby Grape
2/5
It was ok, but nothing special at all.
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
2/5
It's ok, but boring. Very boring.
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
I remembered Pet Shop Boys as a 80s disco band, but this was pretty cool, chill and funky. I actually liked it.
The Velvet Underground
2/5
I don't really like it.
2/5
This was ok, but I'm just so bored of old records
Thundercat
4/5
This is very fun, groovy and jazzy, while having some R&B beats and is pretty modern, even though it sounds a bit retro. Also it's not that serious which adds to the fun part. I liked it a lot.
The Monkees
2/5
A lot of songs that sound like nothing special. Same thing from start to finish.
Nirvana
5/5
Never been a huge Nirvana fan. From the 90s Grunge I prefer Alice In Chains and Soundgarden, but this record is great! Their best by far! It's raw, it's energetic, it has some great vocals and instrumentation, and substance. Very cool!
Björk
4/5
Interesting sound design overall, it's pretty well thought. I enjoyed this one, it's weird, trippy and fun.
Morrissey
2/5
Not bad, but pretty common, and I am not a fan of his voice. I don't really understand what people find appealing about Morrissey, but anyway. Not really my jam.
The Jam
3/5
For 1980, this is pretty fun. You can hear they influenced a few later punk bands. It sounds good. The bass is very high in the mix, which I am not used to, but it works very well here.
Pink Floyd
3/5
I'm a bigger fan of the later Pink Floyd stuff, but it's cool to see where they started and how they evolved. It's also interesting to hear Syd Barrett. This is very different from everything that came after, but it's fine.
The Beach Boys
3/5
I got this album the day Brian Wilson died. I have to say, I never really cared that much for this band, but considering this was from 1966, and people were all about The Beatles at that time, it's nice to hear a band that sounds a bit different. Great harmonies as well.
Love
1/5
This is awful. Mainly because of the vocals. I hated it.
Beck
2/5
Very monotone. Not extremely bad, just very boring.
4/5
Far from my favourite Nu Metal band, but you can't deny the contribution they had to making metal appeal to the masses. And this album has a lot of the hits. The album cover is absolutely hideous though. One of the worst album covers.
Little Simz
3/5
I wasn't expecting it, but this was pretty cool. I actually vibed with it.
Massive Attack
3/5
I love this band, but I can't understand why you would include this one over Mezzanine. Protection is not bad by any means, it's a good record, it's just not the best. I understand the inclusion of the first record, but if there should be another record by them on this list, that one is, without a doubt, Mezzanine.
Hot Chip
3/5
It's pretty fun to listen to. It didn't make me go crazy, but I liked it.
U2
3/5
This one was pretty generic. Nothing particularly special about it. It wasn't really anything special to begin with about U2, but at least the first records were more interesting. From this album on, they became uninspired.
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
Not bad, but I can't say I enjoyed it a lot.
The Kinks
2/5
It's a meh for me. I feel it's like second-hand Beatles.
3/5
This is just Duran Duran on a budget. And I prefer Duran Duran. But this is not bad.
Queen
5/5
Not my favourite Queen record, but it definitely deserves 5 stars. The composition and musicality of this album is outstanding even to this day. Amazing record.
The Style Council
4/5
I have to say, I didn't know what to expect, but this was pretty cool. Very interesting musical choices overall. Very chill record.
Brian Eno
3/5
The title explains it perfectly, because it is exactly music for airports. I knew what to expect before I hit play so I was prepared for this. I liked it, it made me want to start writing dissonant guitar riffs over it and put blast beats on, so I guess it was inspiring? I give it 3 stars though
Belle & Sebastian
2/5
It was ok, I don't really enjoy this group but it's not that bad. Just not for me.
The White Stripes
3/5
Never been a fan of this band. For me it's rock you hear in commercials. It's not bad but I just don't enjoy it.
The Verve
2/5
This is veeery boring. Even for radio this is boring. Why does it need to belong here? What is groundbreaking about this that it needs to be in the list?
Fatboy Slim
1/5
Very dated and just boring. I didn't enjoy this.
808 State
3/5
This is cool considering it came out in 1989. It sounds pretty modern while still being able to tell it's older.
G. Love & Special Sauce
1/5
Very bad vocals. Very bad. I couldn't listen to more than 2 songs. Hated it. The instrumental is not that good either. I don't get why this is included in the list.
The Pretty Things
2/5
It was ok. But that's all. There are too much records sounding the same.
LCD Soundsystem
1/5
It sounds like experimental music from the 80s. So not that good. And when I sae that this is from 2017, it automatically got worse. It's for the best if some of the music on this planet exists just as demos, and this is a great example.
Jazmine Sullivan
3/5
It was ok, it was nice to hear a more modern sounding record for a change, considering this list was made by an 80 year old whose music taste peaked in the 60s. It wasn't the best album but I actually enjoyed it. And the vocals are just mental.
Grant Lee Buffalo
2/5
Nothing special. Yet again, why would you include this on the list?
OutKast
4/5
Great hip hop record. I never heard it in its entirety but it hooked me from the start. Awesome vocals and rhythm.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
1/5
What the fuck is this. From the beginning, i just despise it. Just sloppy drunken jamming and that's it.
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
They are hip hop pioneers, but it's sooo dated. For 1984, this was probably groundbreaking, but it didn't age well at all. I'll give it 3 stars because they were very influential.
Jeru The Damaja
3/5
It sounds interesting. Very 90s, and I mean veeery 90s. But not bad.
T. Rex
2/5
It's ok, but it didn't speak to me that much.
Beatles
5/5
My second favourite Beatles record, after Abbey Road. Some of the songs are very experimental, some are just classic Beatles. But it's a very well put together album.
Elliott Smith
3/5
It was ok, but it didn't blow me away. But it was an ok listen.
Maxwell
3/5
This was veey funky, at times too sensual bit a cool listen. Fun grooves, I liked it.
Jane's Addiction
3/5
This sounds exactly like the bridge between 80s glam and 90s alternative. It was pretty nice.
Ramones
3/5
This album spawned a whole new generation of music. I can't say that I like it that much, but I appreciate the huge contribution it had to the punk genre.
David Bowie
2/5
I think David Bowie is ok, I understand his influence on music, but I don't get why you put this many albums by him on this list. This one is fine. That's it.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
This album could have easily been on need for speed underground and it would have integrated very well. I liked it.
Van Morrison
2/5
I didn't really like it. It wasn't bad, but I'm just bored of old records. Can't tou hire a younger person to add some albums on this list?
The Smashing Pumpkins
5/5
I used to dislike this band because of Billy Corgan's voice, but it eventually grew on me. This album takes you on a full journey, an amazing listen. I would say this is a masterpiece! It tackles many genres and all of them are done extremely well. And even though it's very long, it didn't bore me at all. It was great from start to finish.
Blue Cheer
2/5
It kinda bored me. It was ok though.
Gil Scott-Heron
3/5
This was very calming, but a bit boring at times. Anyway, great composition
Holger Czukay
2/5
I didn't have patience to listen to it all. It was interesting at times, but it was mostly pretty weird. And there is nothing wrong with weird, but this was too much.
Black Sabbath
5/5
I got this album the day after Ozzy's passing. It's still kind of surreal, I thought he was pretty much immortal at this point. RIP Ozzy, a true legend.
About this record though. The first 6 Sabbath records are 5 star albums. They will forever be. These are the albums that shaped metal and they are packed with insanely good compositions. The bass sounds immense, the guitar riffs are thunderous, the drums are just heavy hitting and the voice is the absolute right fit for all the songs. They are just perfect as a band.
Aerosmith
4/5
This is a great one, great guitar work and vocals. I really enjoyed it. Some of their best songs are on this in my opinion.
Happy Mondays
2/5
It was ok at best. Nothing special.
Small Faces
1/5
It bored me a lot. There are many more albums on this list sounding like this.
3/5
I liked it. Good voice and good vocal lines.
The Cardigans
2/5
It's okay, but for me this band remains a one hit wonder. Not bad, just not great.
David Bowie
3/5
I still think that David Bowie is a bit overrated. Like he deserves the recognition he has, but I don't know, I don't get it. This is a good album but nothing special.
Hanoi Rocks
2/5
Ok I guess? Nothing that wow.
Orbital
2/5
It was pretty boring.
The Rolling Stones
2/5
I never really liked The Rolling Stones, but it's an ok record I guess.
Eric Clapton
3/5
I like blues, and Clapton is a master at it. Very good album.
Soft Cell
2/5
Tainted Love is an amazing song, I didn't really care for the rest of the album.
The National
3/5
It was ok. Not great but a good listen.
Public Image Ltd.
1/5
pretty bad
Sam Cooke
5/5
Normally, I don't like live albums that much, but this one is great, mainly because Sam Cooke is one of, if not the best soul voice there is. This performance is raw and authentic, and it's just a joy to listen to his voice in a live setting.
Mott The Hoople
1/5
It sounds pretty much like David Bowie but a bit worse. Listen to Bowie instead. This is not bad but I wouldn't listen again to it.
Mj Cole
3/5
If it was waaaay shorter, I probably would have appreciated it more. Every song is just too long. This album could have done better with under an hour of music. Other than that, ignoring the boredom, it was enjoyable.
Blood, Sweat & Tears
2/5
It wasn't bad, but it just got boring.
4/5
I always liked this one, but not as much as Abbey Road. It is an amazing experimental record though, very enjoyable and trippy.
King Crimson
5/5
The fact that this album was released in 1969 is incredible. Very ahead of its time, very proggy and extremely well done. It just takes you on a great journey.
Hugh Masekela
3/5
I always enjoy some good jazz. This is pretty good.
Malcolm McLaren
1/5
I heard this before. I get that it's hip hop from the beginning, but I don't like it.
M.I.A.
1/5
I didn't like it.
JAY Z
2/5
Very bad lyrical content, but the instrumentals are pretty good.
Jungle Brothers
3/5
This is a pretty good hip hop album, considering it was released in 1989.
David Bowie
4/5
I liked this more than other records of his tbh, I don't know why.
Muddy Waters
3/5
Great blues album, it really defines the genre well.
David Crosby
1/5
no.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
Not my favourite prog rock band, but it was ok.
Fishbone
4/5
This was really fun to listen to. I actually enjoyed it a lot. Very unique.
The War On Drugs
3/5
Very very long, but the music was good.
Public Enemy
4/5
Great early hip hop record. It really set the tone for everything that came in the 90's. I liked it.
The Flaming Lips
3/5
I liked it at times. It was ok
Metallica
4/5
I've always loved this record! The way all of these songs are elevated by the orchestra is amazing. It is an experience, and it is beautifully done.
Nightmares On Wax
3/5
Chill lounge vibe. I liked it.
Klaxons
4/5
It was quite enjoyable. I liked it, not every little aspect of it, but I liked it pretty much.
The Velvet Underground
3/5
It was ok, a bit different from the other things from that era, but still kinda boring. Not bad though.
Wire
3/5
This sounds like a lot of other post punk things released in the 80's. I'm guessing it was influential. Not bad to be honest. Quite enjoyable.
Simply Red
2/5
It was ok, but nothing special.
Supergrass
2/5
This is nothing special. I wouldn't have put this on the list at all.
The Beach Boys
3/5
Them and The Beatles were the thing in the 60s. It was all about these 2 bands. Because they were different. Was it that good? No, but everyone copied them. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
The Fall
2/5
An album ruined by the vocals. The instrumentals are great to be honest, but the I just want to strangle the singer to put him out of his misery. I'll give it 2 stars just for the instrumentals.
The Go-Go's
3/5
It was more fun than I had anticipated really. I liked it pretty much.
Queen
5/5
This one will always be my favourite Queen record! It has rocking moments, it has slower songs, and it's an incredible performance from start to end. The musicality of it is on another level and very complex while not making it sound hard, and it has certain moments that energize you to the core. Truly amazing record.
The Birthday Party
2/5
Meh. All I can say is meh.
Lupe Fiasco
4/5
Surprisingly good. I enjoyed it pretty much. Good instrumentals, good lyrics and vocals, this had it all.
Nitin Sawhney
3/5
Chill and pretty good. Very enjoyable vibe and very calming. I liked it.
Devendra Banhart
1/5
Boring.
The Shamen
1/5
Nothing great about it.
Motörhead
3/5
I like Motorhead, but I don't like live albums. The quality is very crappy. I will give it 3 stars just because it's Motorhead.
Amy Winehouse
3/5
I like Amy Winehouse a lot, and it definitely deserves a spot on this list, but this album just doesn't hold up to Back to Black. It's good though.
fIREHOSE
2/5
It's ok, but it didn't blow me away.
Nirvana
4/5
For me, the perfect MTV Unplugged is the one Alice in Chains did. If that wouldn't have existed, this would be the best. This is an absolutely great performance though. I loved it a lot.
The Who
2/5
How much The Who do you need? I'm telling you, not much. I've never been a fan. I get why My Generation is here, but I really don't feel like it's necessary to have more albums by them.
Nirvana
5/5
Absolute cult classic! Objectively considered the best grunge record that will ever exist, this album is just amazing. I am more of a fan of the other grunge bands (AIC, Soundgarden), but there is no denying that this album totally deserves its spot on the list. It completely changed the game.
Songhoy Blues
4/5
I wasn't expecting this, but it was very interesting. Definitely something new and unique, so I appreciate that. I was pleasantly surprised. I liked it.
Abdullah Ibrahim
3/5
I like jazz. This is some good jazz. That's basically it.
Steely Dan
2/5
Very plain and boring. Not bad but boring.
The Cramps
1/5
I listen to some punk. I didn't like this at all.
The Last Shadow Puppets
3/5
Interesting. Retro sounding yet modern. It was ok.
Black Flag
3/5
This is a classic punk record. I liked it. Great energy overall.
Michael Jackson
5/5
Absolute classic!! Thriller is considered the best, but I really think that it's bad that defines what Michael Jackson is all about. I love this a lot, my favourite album by Michael Jackson. It just has everything, it has a take on every genre there is, and it's just timeless.
T. Rex
2/5
It was ok, but it bored me.
Sinead O'Connor
3/5
It was ok. I liked it but I didn't enjoy it as much as other stuff. Nothing Compares 2 U remains a masterpiece.
Adam & The Ants
1/5
don't like it
Keith Jarrett
3/5
This was great, beautiful playing but it got boring after a while.
CHIC
4/5
Funky and groovy. Nile Rodgers is recognizable from miles away, that tone is just so synonymous with him. Amazing sounding record and good vibes all around.
Skepta
2/5
It was ok but that's it.
2/5
Kinda like Ramones meets The Beach Boys. Not bad, but it didn't blow me away.
Cocteau Twins
4/5
This band has always been very interesting to me. Although the lyrics don't mean anything, the music is just so dreamy and vibey, and Liz Fraser's vocals are mesmerizing. I enjoyed it.
Björk
3/5
It made me feel uncomfortable at times. I am confused. I don't know whether I liked it or not. It was very intriguing.
Kraftwerk
1/5
Just boring.
My Bloody Valentine
1/5
I didn't get it.
Miles Davis
4/5
A jazz classic! I loved it, nothing else left to say really. I wouldn't give it 5 stars though, it's not my favourite.
Kate Bush
3/5
Very interesting. I mainly enjoyed the ethereal aspect of it. It was fun to listen to.
The Adverts
2/5
Nothing special.
Elastica
2/5
Very generic.
The Velvet Underground
2/5
I don't know how to feel about this one. It's not bad but I didn't really like it that much.
Brian Eno
3/5
I think this might have been an influence on Radiohead, given its experimental sound. I liked it but not that much.
Paul Simon
2/5
I don't like either Simon's or Garfunkel's solo work. Together they were a great pair but separately it's just boring.
Carole King
3/5
It was nice to listen to, but nothing outstanding. It just sounded ok
Bee Gees
2/5
I only like their catchy stuff. This is just the same thing everybody was doing at that time.
Country Joe & The Fish
1/5
It was pretty boring. Also the panning messed me up. I know it's old, but it hurt hearing the drums only in the right ear.
The Vines
3/5
it's fine, but the inclusion on the list is unjustified.
Dire Straits
3/5
Very american. That was my first thought. I knew the hits already but that's all I liked really.
The Zombies
1/5
It bored me.
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
It was an ok listen. Not outstanding but ok.
Dire Straits
4/5
I like this one way more than Brothers in Arms. It's more groovy and the composition is very good.
Sleater-Kinney
3/5
Cool punky vibes. I don't really like the vocals that much, but they work very well with the song. Fun and simple guitar parts as well.
Drive Like Jehu
5/5
I was pleasantly surprised! I have never heard of this band, but listening to it, I heard a lot of the stuff that came after this. Stuff from the punk, emo and hardcore scene. It definitely had an influence on some of those bands. This record was fun, dissonant yet melodic, progressive at times, just a great listen. The vocals were on point as well. Amazing album.
Stan Getz
3/5
Fun Bossa Nova record. It got boring but it still was fun.
Orange Juice
2/5
Nothing interesting. It sounds like many other records on this list.
Pantera
5/5
It's not my favourite Pantera album, but I like it a lot. It's their most popular release to date, it's groovy and a very good listen. Also, Walk will forever be like an anthem.
Einstürzende Neubauten
1/5
what the fuck is this
Kanye West
2/5
This was ok, but I never was a huge fan of him. Nowadays, I am the exact opposite of a fan of this guy. But this album was ok.
Dead Kennedys
2/5
It's ok for punk, but I don't really like classic punk.
The Who
2/5
This is a classic. Unfortunately I don't really get it. The first song and the last one are great, but the other ones are mostly fillers.
Os Mutantes
3/5
This is very weird but somehow I liked it. It was different from other things.
Elvis Presley
3/5
It was ok, but just that. Of course his voice is amazing, but the songs are just ok.
Iggy Pop
2/5
Something bothered me. I don't know, I felt like this sounded like a smoker that forgot to cough.
Grateful Dead
2/5
See, when Hendrix was noodling non stop on his guitar, and he didn't stop for 10 minutes, I didn't mind that. This though, it just bored me. I never understood the hype they get.
Gene Clark
3/5
This just played in my head a video of a father driving an RV while the kids are sleeping in the back. I don't know why. I don't dislike it, but it's not that great either.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
4/5
This is the best soundtrack to driving a pick-up truck in the countryside. It also contains the classics. Simple Man is an amazing song, Freebird could have been shorter. Overall, I liked it more than I thought I would.
The Cure
4/5
This was very haunting and an overall good listen. It gave me huge pre post rock vibes, and this was long before that genre existed, so props to that.
The Mars Volta
5/5
I feel like this album is the perfect definition of controlled chaos. I love it! Even though the lyrics don't make any sense, the music is amazing, the execution is flawless, and it's unlike anything ever heard really. They mixed the At The Drive-In craziness with some King Crimson/Rush refinement and their latin roots and created this masterpiece.
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
This is an interesting change for this list. I don't really know how to feel about it. It's definitely different, I like it, but I am confused as to what it is exactly. But a cool thing to listen to.
The Mamas & The Papas
2/5
I like just California Dreamin, the rest I didn't really care for.
The Zutons
2/5
This should be in Scooby Doo, or any ghost/monster hunting cartoon. It was pretty generic but it would fit in that context.
The Prodigy
5/5
This is probably my favourite electronic record ever. They blend electro with punk and funk so well, it's just a non-stop bop. Every track just makes me want to jump from my seat. I love it!
The Dictators
1/5
I don't really like it that much
LTJ Bukem
1/5
I didn't like it. Too long and unnecessary. Why would you put a compilation on this list? And if you choose a compilation why the hell this one?
Caetano Veloso
2/5
I wasn't expecting this looking at the cover. It was at least interesting. I didn't love it but it was something else.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
I liked it more than other Nick Cave stuff on here. It was pretty good
Sonic Youth
5/5
I never dived into Sonic Youth, and after hearing this, I am very sorry that I didn't. It's noisy, agressive at times and very cool and rebellious. I liked it a lot!
Guided By Voices
1/5
It's like they put together all of their demos and threw them in the media. It's incoherent and not that good.
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Amazing voice and compositions, but it got just a tad boring after a while.
Fairport Convention
1/5
This is just generic English folk. It bored me.
Venom
3/5
They helped popularizing a lot of metal subgenres, including black metal. This is not the best record ever but we have to acknowledge that it was extremely influential.
Ride
2/5
It was ok. Just ok.
Muddy Waters
3/5
I like Muddy Waters, but I don't like most live albums. This one is pretty good though, and he plays the blues like nothing else matters.
James Brown
3/5
I have a huge problem with live albums. They are a bit irritating. But when we're talking about James Brown, things change a bit. He just sends you the best energy through the headphones. Amazing performer. But it's still a live album and there are just a handful that are done ok, so I will give this a 3 just because I love James Brown.
Stephen Stills
1/5
I don't like it.
Talking Heads
2/5
It wasn't as good as I expected. I didn't really enjoy it that much. It wasn't the worst thing but I wouldn't listen to this again.
Nico
1/5
Why is this on here?
Jeff Buckley
5/5
One of the best albums ever! It's so sad that this is the only album he released while he was alive. Every song is great, the arrangements are pretty complex, and his voice is just unique, so haunting and beautiful. I don't really know what else to say, it's a perfect record. An undeniable talent, taken away from us too soon.
Billie Holiday
3/5
Amazing voice but it didn't blow me away.
The Incredible String Band
1/5
Why?
R.E.M.
4/5
I liked it pretty much. It was a pleasant listen.
Syd Barrett
1/5
I just can't.
Elton John
3/5
This is a good album, it's just that I like other Elton John records a lot more. This one is great because of Tiny Dancer, but it's hard to have other songs as great to follow when you have that one as an opener. But it's a good album nonetheless.
Neil Young
2/5
It's ok considering other stuff he has on this list. I didn't like it that much, but I didn't hate it.
James Brown
3/5
I have a huge problem with live albums. They are a bit irritating. But when we're talking about James Brown, things change a bit. He just sends you the best energy through the headphones. Amazing performer. But it's still a live album and there are just a handful that are done ok, so I will give this a 3 just because I love James Brown.
The Who
2/5
This is a classic. Unfortunately I don't really get it. The first song and the last one are great, but the other ones are mostly fillers.
Air
2/5
It bored me but it was interesting enough to not give it a 1.
Metallica
4/5
This album is the most technical out of all Metallica records. The problem with it, in my opinion, is not the production like everyone says. I actually think that the charm of it is in the fact that it sounds like it was produced in a garage. The problem is that, compared to Master of Puppets (which I personally think it doesn't have a single bad song), this album has some songs that feel like fillers, and those became popular (for example, Harvester Of Sorrow: nothing special about it, but fans love the shit out of that song). Songs like One, And Justice For All, Blackened and Dyers Eve are the ones that elevate this record. Anyway, this is Metallica at its best time in their career, and this album is great.
Aerosmith
3/5
It's very generic in comparison to other rock albums from that time. Anyway, what makes it cooler is Walk This Way and Steven Tyler's amazing vocals.
Television
3/5
It had some interesting musical choices, but other than that, it didn't blow me away to be honest.
The B-52's
3/5
It was a fun listen. I didn't know they did Rock Lobster so it was a fun discovery.
Fugees
5/5
This one has banger after banger! I loved every second of it. Old school hip hop at its best. Nothing was as good as this one during those times, and mainly because it had some amazing singing by Lauryn Hill. Also, the beats are just smashing. Great great record.
The Band
1/5
I don't know what is more bland and boring, the band name, the album name or the band itself. I just don't get so many of the picks on this list.
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Great voice, amazing arrangements, it was very good overall. My only complaint, some of the songs were a bit boring after a while, there was no variation.
A Tribe Called Quest
2/5
I like the instrumentals more than the delivery. It was ok.
4/5
Far from my favourite Nu Metal band, but you can't deny the contribution they had to making metal appeal to the masses. And this album has a lot of the hits. The album cover is absolutely hideous though. One of the worst album covers.
Kid Rock
1/5
It's pretty bad. It sounds like an attempt to copy RATM while failing miserably.
U2
3/5
This one was pretty generic. Nothing particularly special about it. It wasn't really anything special to begin with about U2, but at least the first records were more interesting. From this album on, they became uninspired.
The Beta Band
2/5
It was ok, closer to the trip hop genre, which I love, but this is not as good as some of the things from that time. The vocals are not good and the instrumentals are just ok-ish.
Finley Quaye
1/5
A scottish person impersonating a jamaican person. As the scottish would say, this is rank!
The Verve
1/5
One of the most generic shits I have heard ever. It starts with the hit, and it should end there as well. And I never liked that song either. This band is an Oasis clone, but a very bad one.
Yes
4/5
Although they are not my favourite band out of the first prog rock era, this album is a classic. It has some great songs and complex writing. I enjoyed it. The best part of it is...
...to be continued
Big Black
3/5
It's a very raw and noisy post punk record, but it's quite accessible somehow. I liked it even though it had a piercing sound.
Arcade Fire
2/5
This is a record from 2010, yet it sounds at least a decade older. I get that you want to include newer albums on this list, but really, include records that actually fit the sound design of that year.
Donovan
2/5
It has kind of a medieval sound to it. I like the vocals, but the songs are too hippie for me. Very 60s.
Cocteau Twins
4/5
I just can't help but love Elizabeth Fraser's voice. This album is pretty cool, and something that stood out in that era for sure.
Turbonegro
3/5
In a way, it sounds older than it is, but not that bad. The lyrics though, they are just soooo stupid and hilarious somehow. That's what we were saying and laughing in 5th grade.
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
Very groovy and fun listen. I enjoyed it from start to finish. The vocals were great, the arrangements were great, but it's not a 5 star record. It's really close though.
Also, track 2. That's it.
Elvis Presley
3/5
I absolutely agree with the inclusion of Elvis on this list (Presley, not Costello, I will never agree with the unjustified amount of Elvis Costello on this list) but I don't think that the albums chosen are the best ones from him. There are better Elvis records in my opinion. Nevertheless, this is a pretty good album, and it has Suspicious Minds on and I love that song, but I will give it a 3 because I am not that blown away and I really think there are better albums to choose from.
Sade
4/5
Very chill music with great instrumentation and vocals. This is a great listen both as background music and music to relax after a long day. I enjoyed it pretty much, but it's not a 5 star record though.
Manic Street Preachers
3/5
This is just basic britpop, but I liked it more than others from this list for some reason. It was an okay listen, nothing that special but okay.
Metallica
5/5
Ah, the album that enraged most Metallica fans. If only they knew that St. Anger would come 12 years later.
Whatever anyone says, this record is the one that made metal appeal to the masses and made Metallica be one of the greatest bands in history. Yes, you can say they sold out, but that doesn't mean that the album is bad. It's packed with hits! Some of the best songs ever are on this record. And I am saying that while being a fan of the early days of Metallica. This is an undeniable masterpiece and it definitely deserves to be on this list.
The Cult
2/5
Generic rock, with the vocals being a bit annoying. I didn't really care much for it.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Definitely not as good as IV, but still a fun listen. It's got a few bangers, and it sounds pretty rocking.
Beatles
3/5
Ok, I get that it's The Beatles, but why would you include this and not the first record? I think that one is much more deserving. This one is just ok.
Happy Mondays
1/5
Bummed indeed. This is just some nothing with instruments and vocals.
Electric Light Orchestra
3/5
It was fun enough but I found nothing extremely exciting about it to be honest. It was pretty ok.
Scott Walker
2/5
It sounds like a bad musical. His voice is ok, but the compositions were generic and that's all. Why do I need some more music from the 60s that sounds like the other albums from the 60s?
Def Leppard
4/5
I think that this album was one of the main reasons why pop metal emerged in the 80s. Yeah, it's pretty cheesy, but the songs are catchy and fun. I liked some of their songs when I was a kid because it was so catchy. And I also like the riffs Phil Collen wrote on this because they are catchy. I don't know if I mentioned that this is catchy.
But really though, it's very good. It's hard to write songs like this because of the complexity of simplicity.
The Mothers Of Invention
1/5
I'm used to more interesting stuff from Frank Zappa. This ain't it. I didn't like it. I like the artwork though. I imagine he wrote this as some kind of diss to The Beatles? At least the artwork. But that doesn't justify the fact that it's a bad record.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
This one is pretty bluesy, but it has some rocking moments as well. I enjoyed it a lot but it's still not the best by them. However, it's pretty hard not to enioy something when Robert Plant sings.
The United States Of America
1/5
It was kind of interesting but not in a good way. It killed my ears, and I felt like there was something or someone coming for me. A bit unsettling. And past this, the music was just bland.
Sigur Rós
5/5
I wasn't expecting to see post rock on this list, but it definitely needed to be included as a genre, and this pick is one of the most deserving ones. Beautiful album, from start to finish! Extremely good soundscape, atmosphere and instrumentation. It made me feel very relaxed and at peace. Most definitely a very interesting band and very different from the other things on here. They are their own thing. I am sure many people will find this boring and pretentious, but if you really appreciate the musicality and the overall sound design, you will get why this is incredible.
Love
3/5
I liked this more than I thought I would. It's very hippie, but the arrangements are done pretty well.
Michael Kiwanuka
5/5
I love this retro style in modern times, because it just has such a great vibe overall! I never heard of Michael Kiwanuka, but this record was amazing. I am a huge fan of Black Pumas (I really think their debut album should be included on this list), and this one is very reminiscent of that, but it's its own thing as well. I loved it really, it was a beautiful experience. Smooth vocals, great instrumentation and compositions, just so good overall.
Slipknot
5/5
I understand why many people on here hate this. They most likely don't like metal, which is absolutely fine. But I do, and this is my favourite from Slipknot! I love the agression, the angst and the rawness of this record. You can't deny that you absolutely need to have this genre represented on this list, and this is one of the best nu metal records ever. Many would argue that Iowa is their best, but I think that this is. This spawned a whole new generation of metalheads all over the globe, and it gave a voice to all of the crazy pissed off children in the world.
Jamiroquai
5/5
I love Jamiroquai, so this review might be a bit biased. But goddamn this is good! I would say that Travelling Without Moving deserves a spot on the list more than this one, but it's still absolutely amazing. Just a groovy, infectious and feel good record. Also, if you are musically inclined, you see this from a different perspective. It's incredible from a musician's pov. A lot of interesting intervals and chord progressions that have a jazzy feeling to them, beautiful vocal lines, and also the intricate bass lines and the drum grooves that work together perfectly. It's just so freaking good, and it manages to be commercial while being very complicated from a musical standpoint.
Elvis Presley
3/5
This definitely deserves to be on this list, compared to the other Elvis picks. I still don't love it, as this is not my favourite rock n roll thing, but I liked listening to it. I appreciate it for what it is and the influence it had on music in general.
Michael Jackson
5/5
Do I even have to say anything about this? I think the sales are enough of an argument as to why this is on the list. This is probably the best album of all time! It's just packed with hits, it takes you through all of the emotions, it's accesible for everyone and it's loved by everyone. Also, you can find so many genres in it, this being one of the reasons it's loved by everyone. But again, I don't think I need to give any explanations really. It's a 10/10 record and it will always be.
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
It was ok I guess, but too repetitive. It got me all bored.
Morrissey
1/5
This is from 2004, and I said it all with this. Also, there is no way I will ever love something from this guy.
Lightning Bolt
2/5
This kinda hurts. It's better than Yoko Ono though. But noise rock is just not what I am made for.
Sisters Of Mercy
3/5
This was pretty good, but for me it was nothing outstanding. I enjoyed it but it got a bit repetitive at times.
Brian Eno
2/5
I can't deny that it's pretty creative, but it's not for me. I didn't really like it.
Fats Domino
3/5
Good voice and fun tunes. What more can I say? It was ok.
De La Soul
3/5
I think this is ahead of its time, very creative and fun throughout. Not my favourite hip hop record but still a good listen.
Beastie Boys
4/5
I didn't know this was from 1986, it sounds a bit newer. Very influential record, both for rock and rap. If you think of the nu metal era, I am sure this is one of the main inspirations behind that. Cool album.
B.B. King
5/5
First of all, I think it's a crime that the king of blues has only one record on this list and Elvis Costello has 6. BB King is an amazing artist. His guitar playing and vocals are probably the most recognizable from all of the blues artists. The fact that he only has one album here is concerning.
Second of all, even though I don't usually like live albums, when it comes to BB King I absolutely agree. He is an artist that has to be experienced in a live setting. Everything just flows efortlessly on this album.
John Coltrane
3/5
I like jazz, and this is some good jazz. But I like other things more.
Frank Ocean
2/5
I didn't find anything particular about this album. It's ok, but I don't think it really needs to be on this list. Nothing that special about it. He has an ok voice but that's about it.