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All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
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5 | 2.98 | +2.02 |
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Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams
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5 | 3 | +2 |
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Mr. Tambourine Man
The Byrds
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5 | 3.22 | +1.78 |
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A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
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5 | 3.23 | +1.77 |
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Entertainment
Gang Of Four
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5 | 3.25 | +1.75 |
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Let It Be
The Replacements
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5 | 3.25 | +1.75 |
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#1 Record
Big Star
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5 | 3.26 | +1.74 |
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Achtung Baby
U2
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5 | 3.3 | +1.7 |
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The Chronic
Dr. Dre
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5 | 3.32 | +1.68 |
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This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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5 | 3.32 | +1.68 |
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
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1 | 3.38 | -2.38 |
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The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
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1 | 3.31 | -2.31 |
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British Steel
Judas Priest
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1 | 3.3 | -2.3 |
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Bongo Rock
Incredible Bongo Band
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1 | 3.26 | -2.26 |
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System Of A Down
System Of A Down
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1 | 3.26 | -2.26 |
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Clandestino
Manu Chao
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1 | 3.22 | -2.22 |
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Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
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1 | 3.21 | -2.21 |
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Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
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1 | 3.1 | -2.1 |
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Life's Too Good
The Sugarcubes
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1 | 3.07 | -2.07 |
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Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
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1 | 3 | -2 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Led Zeppelin | 5 | 5 |
| Bob Dylan | 4 | 5 |
| Beatles | 4 | 4.75 |
| The Rolling Stones | 4 | 4.75 |
| Stevie Wonder | 3 | 4.67 |
| Prince | 3 | 4.67 |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 4.67 |
| The Clash | 2 | 5 |
| U2 | 2 | 5 |
| Beck | 2 | 5 |
| The Who | 5 | 4.2 |
| Michael Jackson | 3 | 4.33 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Slipknot | 2 | 1 |
| Orbital | 2 | 1.5 |
| King Crimson | 2 | 1.5 |
| Robert Wyatt | 2 | 1.5 |
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The Allman Brothers Band · 2 likes
5/5
A classic. 6 songs over 2 records. The genesis of jam band records?
Led Zeppelin · 2 likes
5/5
One of the greatest Debut records ever
Elliott Smith · 1 likes
3/5
A talented artist who left us way to soon. Enjoyed the listen
Bob Dylan · 1 likes
5/5
Dylan's transition from folk. Side 1 is stream of consciousness Bob blowing his harp and spitting lines with a ramshackle jalopy of a band chugging along behind him. Side 2 more traditional acoustic folk songs. Subterranean Homesick Blues and Mr Tambourine Man are worth the price of admission
Little Richard · 1 likes
5/5
Part of the origin story of Rock and Roll. Fantastic stuff
1-Star Albums (23)
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Louis Prima
4/5
Never listened to Louis before but know many of these songs. Super fun record in the spirit of a Louis Jordan record with some great singing and playing.
Jorge Ben Jor
3/5
Couldn't understand a word of it but it's funky as hell
Dr. Dre
5/5
A definitive classic
Marvin Gaye
3/5
A generational talent. That being said his music just doesn't appeal to me that much 🤷♂️
Fugees
3/5
A good listen. Worth it just for the "Newt Gingrich sucks dick" lyric
Leonard Cohen
4/5
A beautiful,deep, dark place
Orbital
2/5
Not really my jam
The Stone Roses
3/5
Very solid record. I was prepared to be "meh" but I enjoyed. Even heard some hints of jangle pop in there
Iron Maiden
2/5
I'm sure it's good but just don't love metal
Peter Tosh
3/5
Great listen. Really grew on me as it went along
Rush
3/5
Incredibly skilled musicians with fervent fans. That being said I have never cared much for their music. Most of the tunes sound remarkably similar to me. I did like the instrumental track and Limelight
Sade
2/5
Well crafted pop music. Just not my thing
Violent Femmes
5/5
A classic. Saw them in a ballroom with about 500 people circa 1986
Elliott Smith
3/5
A talented artist who left us way to soon. Enjoyed the listen
Van Halen
2/5
Their first album was ok after that meh...
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
I tried. Not my thing
Isaac Hayes
3/5
Enjoyed it will listen again!
B.B. King
5/5
An all time classic
Rush
2/5
Talented band with dedicated fans just not my thing. I liked the instrumental and Limelight though
Nine Inch Nails
2/5
It was ok not especially musical. Enjoyed it more as it went on
The Clash
5/5
An all timer. Every track is a classic and most still resonate today.
Big Star
5/5
Fantastic power pop record!
Harry Nilsson
3/5
A nice pop record. Forgot some of those tunes were on there
Beastie Boys
3/5
Fun record!
The Teardrop Explodes
3/5
I have heard of Julian Cope but never this band. Enjoyed the listen, definitely an early 80's vibe
Red Snapper
2/5
I didn't find it particularly engaging but I did love "I stole your car"
Guns N' Roses
3/5
Not my go to genre but still a good record
Jorge Ben Jor
2/5
Didn't understand a word but the dude is Funky!
Joni Mitchell
3/5
It's a fine record I just have never "got" Joni
Sonic Youth
2/5
Musicians are talented and it's ok just not my cup of tea
Jethro Tull
3/5
Of course I've heard the song Aqualung before but not the album. I didn't expect a lot out of this but it wasn't what I expected and I enjoyed it
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Not even close to EC's best record but still very good.
3/5
I know a guy who thinks Muse is the best band going. It was a decent record
Tears For Fears
3/5
Underrated 80's record
Frank Ocean
3/5
Pretty good
Deep Purple
4/5
Not my genre but a pretty good record with a handful of really stand out tunes
The Fall
2/5
Meh
Pixies
5/5
A classic that was ahead of it's time. The dynamics changes were a big influence on Nirvana. Here Comes my Man is one of my favorites
Frank Zappa
2/5
Zappa with a guest appearance by Captain Beefheart, just as weird as you might imagine. The band is good and Zappa is an extraordinary guitar player
Serge Gainsbourg
1/5
Made it through the first song
Elton John
3/5
Pretty good Elton John record but not his best. Levon is my favorite EJ song
Chicago
3/5
I don't listen to early Chicago much mostly based on the schmaltz they released late in their career but this is good stuff. Some good songs, some GREAT horns (take that Courtney Love) and weird blues jams out of nowhere
Red Hot Chili Peppers
2/5
Not a bad record just not my thing
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Good record. BOTW, Cecelia and the Boxer are some of the better songs ever recorded. The rest of the album is good with varying musical styles
The Sugarcubes
1/5
I didn't enjoy it. I listened to the first several songs then checked out
Common
3/5
It was good, some would say (un)Common(ly) good
Jane's Addiction
2/5
The instrumentation was ok the vocals weren't great.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
A fantastic record. Every track is a classic rock staple.
OutKast
3/5
I didn't get through both discs but it was pretty good
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
5/5
Elvis prototypical angry young man record, he practically spits some of these songs. He was considered "punk" by some when he came on the scene that was based more on the attitude than the music. Top 3 EC record for me
Beatles
4/5
When they were Fab. Not my go to Beatles record but it's really good. Lot's of great harmonies and George guitar work
Erykah Badu
3/5
Nice mellow vibe
Fugees
3/5
Nice record
Nirvana
3/5
Nirvanas response to the more polished sound of Nevermind
2/5
Cisco Kid is a great tune. The rest of it was not notable but not terrible
Bob Dylan
5/5
Bob plugged in and music was forever changed
Alice In Chains
2/5
I like Rooster but the rest is pretty repetitive
Stevie Wonder
5/5
Fantastic record. Stevie Wonder is a man of immense talents.
Sinead O'Connor
2/5
Not my thing
Neil Young
3/5
I had not listened to this one before. Good record
Joy Division
2/5
Never been a fan but it wasn't terrible
The Smiths
3/5
I've always been a little ambivalent about the Smith's but I followed along with the lyrics on this one and I enjoyed much more. I am still a devout carnivore
Blur
2/5
Pretty standard Brit Rock. Not terrible
Gang Of Four
5/5
Great record! Listened to this one 100's of times in college. Some of the best punk bass playing ever!
Led Zeppelin
5/5
One of the greatest Debut records ever
The Mamas & The Papas
3/5
Incredibly dysfunctional as individuals incredibly harmonius as a group. Nice record probably 3.5 stars
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Vintage Hendrix. Great stuff
Hole
3/5
Gonna be honest I liked this a lot more than I anticipated. She reminds me of Liz Phair who I like
X-Ray Spex
2/5
Didn't listen real close but seemed unremarkable
Funkadelic
3/5
Strangely enough I have never listened to this record. Not what I expected but not bad
George Harrison
4/5
Good stuff. Length is a little excessive but a wonderful record
Johnny Cash
4/5
A classic. Interesting to hear Cash interact with his audience
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
4/5
The only full album released with the Crickets in Holly's lifetime. The stuff legends are made of. A couple of the songs leaned a little too close to Do Wop otherwise I would have given it 5 stars
Peter Tosh
3/5
Pretty standard reggae beautifully done
Judas Priest
1/5
Listened to the 1st 3 songs then moved on to the Clash. Not my thing
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Great record! The first song keeps it from being a 5 for me. Probably should be 4.5 stars
Aphex Twin
1/5
It didn't take long for me to decide I didn't like this
John Lennon
4/5
Good record. The rawness of the lyrics made it a bit disconcerting for me but some wonderful tunes on it. Probably 4.5
Stan Getz
2/5
It wasn't bad
Elvis Costello
5/5
One of the all time great debuts. Alison alone is worth the price of admission
Pulp
2/5
I only had time to listen to the first few songs. It was ok
Pearl Jam
4/5
Never been a Pearl Jam hater but don't really seek them out either. This is a good record though
Genesis
2/5
Generally enjoy Genesis, generally don't enjoy concept albums. This one didn't do much for me
Talking Heads
3/5
The Heads debut. Doesn't have the "hits" other than Psycho Killer but still a good record
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4/5
Some of the greatest harmonies ever put on record
Ray Charles
4/5
The big band sounds of Brother Ray! The guy can play anything. Outstanding
Parliament
4/5
Intergalactic funk plus MACEO. Fun record
Boards of Canada
1/5
Not my thing
Deep Purple
2/5
Unremarkable. This is the 2nd Deep Purple record on this list I'm not sure their catalog merits the inclusion of 2 records
Buena Vista Social Club
4/5
I don't usually enjoy records if I don't understand the lyrics but this is a beautiful record
The xx
2/5
I didn't have high expectations for this one but it was engaging enough that I listened to the whole record. Not terrible
Butthole Surfers
2/5
Odd. A couple of ok songs otherwise just a lot of noise
Kate Bush
2/5
Not sure what all the hubub is about
Radiohead
2/5
I general I like Radiohead. This one didn't do much for me. Very atmospheric
Nirvana
5/5
Unplugged to say the least. Great mix of covers and originals. Contains the best version of Bowie's "The Man Who Sold the World"
Sister Sledge
3/5
Music of a time and place. Very well done but not my thing
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
It's interesting I remember listening to this record a few times when it came out and not being enamored with it (other than Come On Eileen) but it's a fun well made record
Tom Waits
3/5
Not the Tom Waits catalog selection I would have went with. Tom is an acquired taste but still some very good songs here
The Soft Boys
3/5
I like it. I've never listened before but I'll probably come back
Fela Kuti
3/5
This was good I'll probably listen again. You can hear the origins of the New Orleans sound
Eminem
4/5
Good stuff although an hour and 12 minutes of Eminem is a lot
Miriam Makeba
2/5
She's obviously a very talented vocalist. For whatever reason I just wasn't feeling it today
Antony and the Johnsons
2/5
Not sure how I would describe the music. It wasn't great but it wasn't terrible
The Allman Brothers Band
5/5
A classic. 6 songs over 2 records. The genesis of jam band records?
Turbonegro
1/5
Kind of like 80's Hair Metal meets the Ramones and not in a good way. Lost interest after a few songs
Lambchop
2/5
I remember when this came out there was a lot of hubub about it amongst the Americana crowd. I had never listened to it. It was just ok
JAY Z
2/5
Not a big fan of Jay as a person but this isn't a bad record. Fairly melodic for a rap record
Bob Dylan
5/5
My all time favorite record
Tracy Chapman
3/5
I was taken aback when Fast Car came out by how unique and good that song was but never listened to the album. This is a good record. Has a social conscience without being preachy
Aerosmith
2/5
It's probably good if you are into that kind of thing
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
An overreach by the Mac at the height of their massive popularity. Maybe their 3rd or 4th best album. Still some good work here
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
Sometimes the music transcends the language barrier. Good stuff
The Band
5/5
Ground zero for Americana. I forget this is a debut album. Wonderful
David Bowie
3/5
Interesting catalog choice. Bowie can be a little quirky but this is a nice record
Nick Drake
3/5
Nick Drake is a bit of an acquired taste but I've been listening to his work for some time. Some good songs here and guitar playing that verges on acoustic blues at times. Very nice record.
Animal Collective
1/5
I did not enjoy
The Doors
4/5
The last Doors record as far as I'm concerned. Morrison's voice is reduced to a growl for a lot of this record. Lots of great songs on here (the title track is my favorite Doors song) and some mehh songs. Still a great record
The War On Drugs
2/5
Not a bad record. Not much differentiation between songs but they have a nice sound
Aretha Franklin
5/5
Aretha's first record on Atlantic and it changed the trajectory of her career. Great record! Probably my favorite female singer
Jeff Buckley
4/5
Been a fan of this record for a long time
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
One classic after another, many of these songs were overplayed on AOR radio when I was younger but still great tunes. Kind of forget that this was a debut record and it also essentially started the southern rock genre
Meat Loaf
3/5
I've met Mr Loaf but have never been enamored with his records. I wasn't excited for this one but it wasn't bad. It's music of a time and place that can take you back to that place which is one of the important things I ask music to do. I was going to go 2.5 but I'll give it a three
Massive Attack
2/5
Better than I anticipated. I would give it 2.5 stars
Elliott Smith
3/5
I've listened to X/O but never this one. He was a talented and troubled young man. A pop sheen over depressing lyrics. A good record
Bill Callahan
2/5
Not terrible. Some of the lyrics are interesting but the whole thing is pretty monochromatic
Soundgarden
3/5
Not the kind of music I seek out it's a little muddy for me (I know it's grunge). But it's really well done Chris Cornell's vocals are perfect for this kind of music and he's really good. Enjoyed it
Incredible Bongo Band
1/5
A little bit of that goes a long way.
Paul Simon
3/5
I like Paul Simon but I don't love him. This is a nice album though
ABBA
2/5
Well done pop music but they have never really appealed to me
Kendrick Lamar
3/5
Pretty good as far as rap records go. I listened to the whole thing
AC/DC
4/5
This was great. If I didn't know better I would have thought I was at a keg party circa 1982. Really fun listen
ZZ Top
2/5
One of my first records was ZZ Tops 1977 greatest hits album. Funky, greasy blues rock. Not monumental but good stuff. This record is blues based pop that feels like it was run through a 1980's computer. A few catchy tunes and MTV made this record huge but I don't find it appealing even as a period piece
Miles Davis
4/5
Been listening to this one for years. Great record!
King Crimson
2/5
I know people who's musical opinion i respect that consider this not only the best prog rock record but also one of the all time best records in general. That being the case I learned here that prog rock definitely doesn't do much for me.
Quicksilver Messenger Service
3/5
Turns out I like excessively long jam band freakouts better than I like excessively long prog rock tunes. Not bad if you're into that sort of thing.
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Of the multitude of Paul Simon selections I probably liked this one best
Lucinda Williams
5/5
This is one of the records that set me on the Americana path. It checks all the boxes, the songs, the singing, musicians, the attention to detail in the production is incredible. Easily in my top 100 records. Also includes maybe the greatest song ever about female masturbation
The Doors
5/5
All the Doors haters can pound sand this is a great record
Van Morrison
5/5
Classic! Every song is a gem. Lots of good memories chilling with friends listening to this record in college
Herbie Hancock
2/5
FUNKY!! Enjoyed
The Beach Boys
4/5
I was slow to come around to this one just like critics and fans when it was originally released. It was a revelation at the time it was released. Good record
Mudhoney
3/5
The first grunge band? Noisy, grungey and still slightly melodic. I liked
James Brown
5/5
Regarded as one of the all time best live albums by many. You can't argue with the Hardest Working Man in Showbusiness!!
Bob Dylan
5/5
Dylan's transition from folk. Side 1 is stream of consciousness Bob blowing his harp and spitting lines with a ramshackle jalopy of a band chugging along behind him. Side 2 more traditional acoustic folk songs. Subterranean Homesick Blues and Mr Tambourine Man are worth the price of admission
The Jam
3/5
Really good 80's English punk record. Is it punk? I guess that's how I think of The Jam. "That's Entertainment" has always been a favorite
Public Enemy
3/5
A game show? A reality TV show? An album? Yes it wasn't bad
The Rolling Stones
5/5
A masterpiece. Most regard this as the Stones best record. I'm not sure on that but if I could only keep one Stones record it would be this one because of the depth and breadth of it
The Zombies
3/5
Decent British invasion ish
Various Artists
4/5
Very good holiday record!
Elvis Costello
3/5
Probably not in my top 10 EC albums. Pretty standard fair but EC is always interesting
ZZ Top
3/5
I like the early ZZ Top before they became a caricature of themselves. Greazzy Texas blues good stuff
U2
5/5
This record was a game changer for U2. Great song after great song. "One" is always a gut wrencher for me
Sonic Youth
3/5
I anticipated straight up noise but there were some tunes underneath the layers of grunge. Not bad
Billie Holiday
4/5
At the end of her life and career. Her voice showing signs of a hard life. Still beautiful. Terrible what was done to Billie just for singing a song about racists
Bill Evans Trio
4/5
I've often heard of this record but never listened. Very good
Willie Nelson
4/5
Not a big fan of concept albums but it's Willie so the playing and singing are wonderful
Koffi Olomide
2/5
This would be ok if I was sitting at a beach 🏖️ bar drinking a tropical drink but otherwise I didn't really feel it
Kanye West
3/5
As despicable of a person I think this guy is not a bad record
Rufus Wainwright
2/5
Some grandiose arrangements. I like Rufus's voice but the songs weren't especially captivating
Marty Robbins
4/5
Classic
Nick Drake
4/5
This is a great debut record. Time Has Told Me is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
Stephen Stills
3/5
Stephen Stills is a very talented musician. Nothing monumental here but a nice record
The Associates
2/5
I'm always suspicious of early to mid 80's bands that I haven't heard of. If they were good I probably would know them. This one didn't do much for me
Arcade Fire
4/5
Never been a tremendous Arcade Fire guy but this is a good one
Black Sabbath
2/5
How can I understand Ozzie's singing but not his talking? I don't typically enjoy metal but this wasn't terrible maybe because it's a little more blues based than others? I would give it 2.5 ⭐
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Not his best selection of songs but still a great record. I often think about what Jimi would be doing today had he lived and my imagination tells me he would be cutting some killer acoustic blues
System Of A Down
1/5
Angry metal not my thing
Suede
3/5
Had never heard of these guys. Kind of a cross between Oasis and the Smiths. I enjoyed it
Songhoy Blues
2/5
Wasn't bad.
The White Stripes
4/5
Good record I don't listen to often enough
2/5
Listenable Brit pop. I liked the Suede record better. 2.5 stars
The Offspring
2/5
Juvenileish punk rock not terrible
Fun Lovin' Criminals
3/5
My expectations for this one were pretty low but it's a fun record
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Not in my top 5 Springsteen records but still a great record. Saw him on this tour best concert I've ever seen
Prince
4/5
I had not listened to this one previously. Very sprawling record shows the depth and breadth of Prince's talent. I enjoyed it
Pixies
3/5
Been a fan of Doolittle for a long time but hadn't listened to this record. It's a good one really liked it. Debated between 3 and 4 stars. 3.5 stars
Super Furry Animals
2/5
Listening to the first song I thought I wouldn't be listening long but it had some moments. Kind of odd but not terrible
N.W.A.
4/5
Some of the best potty mouth ever put on record. I think the world would be a better place if more people could simultaneously A) Respect the job that good cops do and B) Understand why young African American males would write a song entitled "Fuck the Police
Dire Straits
3/5
This is a good album. I kinda turned my nose up at it at the time of release as it was overplayed everywhere. I'm a big DS fan and these are all good songs but it's not their best record. I can't bring myself to give it 4 stars but it's a solid 3.5
Kendrick Lamar
3/5
I thought it was pretty good
Peter Gabriel
3/5
This was overplayed a ton in the day so I kinda tuned it out but have come back to it often over the years. Even with it's overdone 80's style production I enjoy it
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
I've listened before but this is a nice record
Pixies
3/5
I hadn't listened to this one before. Good record #NotAHater
Van Halen
2/5
Not a terrible record. I stopped caring about VanHalen not long after this one
Basement Jaxx
1/5
I tried
Little Simz
2/5
I had never heard of her but it wasn't bad. Reminded me a little of Missy Elliott
Slade
2/5
Had their ancestors been petty criminals and sent to the British penal colony of Australia they may have turned out as a slightly mellower AC/DC. Pretty straightforward 70's rock. Nothing remarkable but not bad. 2.5 stars
Talking Heads
4/5
Not my favorite Heads record but still a classic. Everyone I knew in college that was serious about music had a copy of this one
The Rolling Stones
5/5
I bought this one on CD before I even had a CD player because I wanted to listen to the guitar riff on Monkey Man on CD. A classic not a track in vain
Fatboy Slim
2/5
Had it on in the background. Wasn't terrible
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Pretty typical Joni
Cheap Trick
3/5
One of the first records I owned. Some good tunes some just ok
Cocteau Twins
1/5
Listened to a couple tunes. Not my thing
David Bowie
3/5
Full disclosure I'm a big Bowie fan but rarely listen to a whole album straight through because they often consist of a few really good tunes and a few meh tunes. This one is no exception
Crosby, Stills & Nash
5/5
Beautiful record. Great songs and some of the best harmonies ever committed to vinyl. Classic
The Byrds
4/5
Solid record from the Byrds. Great version of My Back Pages
Thundercat
2/5
Odd
Michael Jackson
4/5
Not a big Mike Jackson fan but this is a very good record
Dusty Springfield
3/5
This is a nice Dusty Springfield record. That being said I am sometimes mystified by the catalog choices here. She is not an artist that demands more than one entry here and anyone who knows anything about music knows it should be "Dusty in Memphis" which is a classic
The Electric Prunes
3/5
Pretty straightforward 60's psychedelica. A good listen if you are into that sort of thing
Machito
3/5
Enjoyed that more than I thought I would
CHIC
2/5
I hated disco as a kid. This wasn't as bad as I anticipated but still very formulaic and got kinda boring
Supertramp
2/5
Had never listened enough to to know they are progish. A couple of nice songs but not super
Rage Against The Machine
3/5
I've never really listened to RATM before. I don't traffic in that kind of anger anymore but I like their sound. Morello is a good guitar player
Terence Trent D'Arby
2/5
Not really my jam
The Strokes
4/5
Lotta hype when these guys came on the scene. Love their sound, it was unique at the time. Great record
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Banger
Dolly Parton
2/5
I think Dolly is a great person but I have never loved her music. I think her voice is overly saccharinated and her songs lightweight. This wasn't bad though 2.5 stars
Robert Wyatt
1/5
What an odd hodge podge of stuff, some of it musical some not so much. Better than a 1 but not a 2
Brian Eno
3/5
Brian Eno's stuff is usually weird but I usually like it
The Stranglers
3/5
Not familiar with these guys but I liked it. Pretty melodic for punk
Beatles
5/5
A real musical potpourri. Classic
Amy Winehouse
3/5
Nice album. Once again not the catalog choice I would have made though.
Fugazi
2/5
Some decent guitar playing but not my jam
Manu Chao
1/5
Some days I'm not in the mood
Spiritualized
2/5
Had it on in the office for background which it is suitable for
The Who
5/5
Many say this is the best live album ever. It's good but I wouldn't say best. Not my ideal Who set list but still good. The rhythm section is powerful enough to turn goat piss into gasoline
The Cars
4/5
Overplayed AOR from the 80's. That being said a ton of great tunes on this record.
Eagles
4/5
Another overplayed 80's icon. Still a great record though. "Pretty Maids...." Is one of Dylan's favorite songs. I enjoy some of the mellower songs as much as the hits tbh
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Good stuff
Hugh Masekela
4/5
This was WAY better than I anticipated. Really enjoyed it
Black Sabbath
3/5
As far as heavy metal goes this is iconic stuff I just don't love the genre. I think this is our 2nd Sabbath record and I still want to know how can Ozzy sing but not talk 🤔
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
1/5
Only one song on Spotify. I have listened to this before it's weird and wild
Drive-By Truckers
4/5
Big fan of DBT's greazy southern rock. They aspire to greatness but come up just a hair short
Calexico
3/5
It was ok not great but not bad. I debated between 2.5 and 3 stars but it made me want to listen to a Doug Sahm record so I'll throw in the extra half star
Steely Dan
4/5
Pretty solid with some hits
Michael Jackson
4/5
A talented young man then the sideshow became the show after this record. Good record
The Verve
3/5
Some solid British rock
Coldplay
5/5
This one checks a lot of boxes, all great songs, meant a lot to me at the time it came out etc. Not sure that elevates it to 5 stars but I'm going there anyway
Depeche Mode
2/5
Depeche no? Never been a fan but I listened through Personal Jesus cause I kinda like that one
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
Funky!
T. Rex
5/5
Basically ground zero for glam rock. Influenced a number of bands from the New York Dolls to the Black Keys. Big fan of this one
Beck
5/5
I love all things Beck. Mellow Gold was a nice record but this one really pushed him into the stratosphere. People will be singing "Where it's at" to themselves for generations
Elvis Presley
3/5
Elvis transitioning from the King of Rock and Roll to a pop star. Col. Parker wanted a money machine who cares about artistic integrity. Still a nice set of songs
Morrissey
3/5
The songs are good the lyrics are good and the performances are fine. The Smiths/Morrissey just never move the needle for me. Still a listenable record
The Smashing Pumpkins
2/5
Standard sludge rock. Kind of a one trick pony but listenable
4/5
This is the only Oasis record I listen to but I like it
Goldfrapp
2/5
Had it on in the background at work. Not as bad as I anticipated
Gene Clark
3/5
Americana before Americana. Nice solid album
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
"Listen to the knowledge being dropped over beats". I enjoyed this one
Carole King
5/5
Classic. A fantastic songwriter and a revelation as a performer
Slipknot
1/5
Listened to the first song. I could probably listen to the instrumental track but the vocals are atrocious
Arctic Monkeys
4/5
I would like to note that there are no artic monkeys in real life. This is a good record. I always try to pigeon hole but there are a number of music styles here with an undercurrent of FUNK. Good songs and some nice guitar work. Enjoyed
Iggy Pop
3/5
Big fan of Iggy's work with the Stooges. Solo stuff is not bad. This is ostensibly a Bowie record with Iggy on vocals. Fun fact: Greg Shimonek is the biggest Iggy fan I know which means something although I'm not sure what
The Smiths
3/5
Some people who's musical opinions I respect are big Smths fans. I am not, I don't dislike them they just don't move the needle for me
4/5
Early Kinks always underrated
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
3/5
Some solid British jangle pop. Remember them from college, wasn't a tremendous fan but knew some who were. Nice record
Roxy Music
2/5
Like some of their later stuff but this didn't do much for me
The Who
4/5
Big Who fan but I like mid career Who better than early Who. Some great songs on here but all the other mumbo jumbo I could do without
The Police
3/5
Like the Police's early stuff far better than this one but you have to give this record it's due as it was a massive commercial success. I enjoyed most of the hits on side 2
Little Richard
5/5
Part of the origin story of Rock and Roll. Fantastic stuff
The Rolling Stones
5/5
The Stones at their drugiest, bluesiest best. Every song a classic IMO
The Crusaders
2/5
The jazz portion of the program wasn't bad. Disco was meh...
Joy Division
2/5
Lotta hype surrounding this one. I've listened to it multiple times over the years and even own it on CD. I just can't bring myself to really enjoy it
Booker T. & The MG's
3/5
Great players. I don't love instrumental records in rock necessarily but this is a good one
Adele
3/5
Not the best catalog choice for Adele but not a bad record
Radiohead
3/5
I have never listened to this one before but it's a nice record. More accessible than most Radiohead records
Mott The Hoople
4/5
I was today years old when I found out Ian Hunter was the lead singer for Mott. Dylan meets the Faces meets the New York Dolls. Good stuff
Joanna Newsom
1/5
I gotta say I wasn't disappointed this content was not available on Spotify
Jurassic 5
3/5
Pretty middle of the road hip hop record. Not bad
The Clash
5/5
The Clash lay down their manifesto at the height of their power. The best album of the '80's. Also maybe the 1st hidden track accidentally?
The Psychedelic Furs
3/5
Not my top catalog choice but a good record with a couple of the "hits". Listened to them a ton in college and have always been a fan
Scritti Politti
2/5
Usually sceptical of 80's bands I'm not really familiar with and this is another example of why. Pretty sedate stuff.
The Beach Boys
3/5
Kind of a hodge podge but not terrible. RIP Brian
Garbage
3/5
Listenable alt rock. Nothing revolutionary but good.
The Velvet Underground
5/5
Great debut that didn't sell and was generally ignored by the critics. It was well ahead of it's time and was incredibly influential. I read today that it only sold 30k copies in it's first 5 years but all 30 thousand people that bought it started their own band😄. Also Sue asked me if the guy's guitar was broke so even though Loaded is my favorite VU album I'm giving it 5 stars based on that 🤣
Richard Hawley
3/5
Listened in the background while reading but really like the mellow vibe. I'll return to this one soon and give it a better listen
Fever Ray
2/5
Listened in the background. It was ok for that
John Martyn
3/5
British folk rock is it's own weird thing. I'd listened to this one before based on a glowing review. He was a good friend of Nick Drake and their styles cross over from time to time. Nice record
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
Basic mid 90's alt rock. Nothing special but not bad although the record is excessively long
Pink Floyd
3/5
Not a big Floyd fan but if I was going to like a record it would be this one
The Roots
3/5
No complaints. The Seed (2.0) is a great tune
Richard Thompson
4/5
Have always been a fan but haven't listened to this one as often as other records. Linda's vocals are beautiful and Richard renowned as a great guitarist shows it off in spots here. Wonderful record
M.I.A.
3/5
Not bad
Kate Bush
2/5
Wasn't really familiar with her until "Running up that hill" resurfaced. Not terrible just not my thing
Thin Lizzy
3/5
I haven't listened to the Lizzy much other than the hits. This is a fun record 3.5 stars
The Who
4/5
I haven't listened to this one. Great early stuff from the Who and a James Brown cover? Interesting how their sound changed over the years but stayed the same in many ways
Simple Minds
2/5
Kinda boring actually and not the record with their hits
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Fantastic record
Leonard Cohen
2/5
I won't argue that Cohen isn't a genius his music just doesn't resonate with me
King Crimson
1/5
I just can't with the British prog rock. This one is mostly a bunch of noodling around. 1.5 stars
The Triffids
3/5
I've said it before I'm always sceptical of 80's bands I've never heard of but this isn't bad. I hear a little Lloyd Cole and some Prefab Sprout in there albeit quite a bit darker. Fairly standard late 80's "alternative" but good
Miles Davis
4/5
I haven't gotten to this period in Miles career but loved this. Miles tone is beautiful and the other musicians are great
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Brian Jones last record. Back to a more blues based sound. Start of a pretty good run for the Stones
Depeche Mode
2/5
Didn't really love this at the time and still don't
The Thrills
2/5
Vaguely satisfying (albeit repetitive)Americana from some Irish lads. 2.5 stars
Marvin Gaye
3/5
His divorce record. I didn't listen to the words very closely but enjoyed the record.
John Lee Hooker
3/5
JLH was probably the first blues artist I discovered (playing Boom boom boom in the Blues Brothers). Nothing wrong with this record and it's nice to see JLH get some widespread recognition late in his career. That being said this isn't even in the top 5 best JLH records. If you want the real deal check out John Lee Hooker Plays and Sings the Blues
R.E.M.
5/5
Game changer. Totally changed the way I listened to music. All timer
Fats Domino
3/5
The Fat Man had a very unique sound, all his own. Always an enjoyable listen even with a pretty lightweight set of songs
Black Sabbath
3/5
Not a fan of this type of music but Sabbath is good at it. RIP Ozzy
Tito Puente
3/5
Fun stuff!!! If this one doesn't put a smile on your face you're doing it wrong
Prince
5/5
Great record. Very diverse set from Prince. An all timer
The Temptations
3/5
Nice Temptations record. Papa was a Rolling Stone worth the price of admission alone. 3.5 stars
James Taylor
4/5
Great album consensus is it's a 5 star record. I think there are a couple of tunes that are a little lightweight
Wilco
4/5
Uncle Tupelo begat Son Volt and Wilco. Son Volt had a great debut record and Wilco's was good but kind of lightweight. This one caught people by surprise and belongs in the hall of very good
The Darkness
2/5
80's metal record from a 2000's band? Kinda fun I'll give it 2.5 stars
Joan Armatrading
3/5
Somewhat familiar but haven't listened extensively. This record had a nice vibe for a Sunday morning
Neil Young
5/5
A classic from Uncle Neil
Bad Company
4/5
Good AOR rock from back in the day
Eels
2/5
Can't say I loved it or hated it
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Not real familiar with them. Double album, only listened to the first record. Had some good rockers on it. 2nd record is supposed to be more mellow
Pink Floyd
3/5
I remember being very excited about this one coming out. Over the years I've lost my taste for both prog rock and concept albums but this is a pretty good example of both
Mike Oldfield
1/5
Gave it a try didn't make it through the first 23 minute song
Slint
2/5
Hard to pigeon hole this one but it didn't do much for me
Nick Drake
4/5
Fuller band record is interesting but I prefer his solo acoustic stuff. Still a very good record
Stan Getz
4/5
I listened in the background as I made dinner. Enjoyed it will try to get back to it again sometime.
Germs
2/5
Some solid very early American punk. Kinda an acquired taste but I liked it. Strangely enough produced by Joan Jett
Sonic Youth
4/5
Heard alot about this record over the years but never listened. Really liked the dirtied up guitar sound
CHIC
2/5
Well done music but disco is not something I really enjoy
The Who
5/5
100% banger! One of my all time favorite records
AC/DC
5/5
They do what they do and they do it well
Arcade Fire
4/5
Haven't listened to Arcade Fire much but this is a solid album
Blur
3/5
Decent Brit Pop
Donald Fagen
4/5
Pretty good record. Still sounds like a Steely Dan record. I think I'd like to spend some more time with it.
Metallica
3/5
A classic of the genre. I just don't love the genre.
MGMT
3/5
Not sure what I expected but was better than I expected
Led Zeppelin
5/5
All timer. Zeppelin's best record and the definitive 70's hard rock record.
Tim Buckley
3/5
Standard folkie stuff, not bad but not overly compelling. It would probably benefit from a couple more listens. "Once I Was" is a nice tune
Kraftwerk
1/5
I just can't with Kraftwerk.... never have been able to. Sounds like a video game machine taken over by aliens
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5/5
Game changer from Uncle Neil. Every song is a classic. I've heard it referred to as the first grunge record. I don't hear that probably because Neil is wearing a flannel shirt on the cover
Derek & The Dominos
5/5
I've cooled on Eric Clapton over the years but you can't deny this album. A true blues rock masterpiece. Duane Allman plays guitar on 11 of the 14 tracks
R.E.M.
5/5
A classic from REM. Different directionally for them. Not their best record but it is their best sounding record. Wore this CD out years ago. A great one
The Cramps
3/5
At the end of the day aren't they all "Songs the Lord Taught Us"? Psychobilly Surf Zombie Punk?? All I remember about this group is a well known local public radio DJ couldn't stand them so I never listened. I thought this was a lot of fun and I bet the live shows were insane!
Eurythmics
2/5
Never been a big fan. Annie Lennox has a great voice but it's all a little too "new wavey" for me
Blondie
3/5
I'd only listened to what was on the radio back in the day. Surprisingly solid record. 3.5 stars
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Jaah Mon....
Traffic
4/5
Hadn't listened to this one. Winwood is very talented. Nice record
Girls Against Boys
2/5
I thought the band was decent but somewhat repetitive. Lyrics and vocals? Not terrible
Queen
2/5
Not "classic" Queen but not bad
Stevie Wonder
5/5
Incredibly wide ranging effort from Stevie. A classic
Thelonious Monk
4/5
Listened as background at work. Liked it would like to listen again
k.d. lang
3/5
Lot of hype around this one when it came out, I've owned a copy for years. She is a wonderful voice and this is a nice record but it's never got me super excited
Johnny Cash
5/5
Classic Cash
Roxy Music
2/5
I like Roxy Music but have never listened to this one before. I didn't find it very engaging. 2.5 stars
Green Day
4/5
Never been a huge fan of "newer" punk but this is pretty good and still somewhat timely
David Bowie
3/5
Love Bowie but not always his full albums but this one was pretty good
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
I have an original vinyl of this. One of the most poorly designed album covers of all time. One of the best records of all time
The Saints
3/5
Pretty good Aussie punk album. #AussiePunksFuckOff
The Stooges
4/5
Iggy is an acquired taste but this is some pretty good proto punk. I listened to the original Bowie mix
Radiohead
2/5
Not my favorite Radiohead record
Fleet Foxes
3/5
Didn't love it but didn't hate it either. Vocals very reminiscent of My Morning Jacket and some decent jangly guitar
Metallica
2/5
I'm sure they are good at what they do but every song sounds the same to me, fast and angry
Bob Dylan
5/5
This Dylan guy is pretty solid
Steely Dan
3/5
Not their strongest record but some good moments. Sue did not enjoy 🤣
Norah Jones
4/5
Belongs in the Hall of Very Good. 4.5 stars
Aerosmith
2/5
This record was a touchstone for music listeners of my generation but it really wasn't all that for me. Aerosmith at their least pretentious I guess.
Janis Joplin
5/5
Oh Lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz. I wish I had a dollar for every time I got drunk and sang that one. Janis was a star that unfortunately was doomed to burn out not fade away. She's a fantastic blue's singer, wonderful record
Beatles
5/5
You sometimes forget the Beatles were a great 4 piece rock and roll band. Good stuff
Supergrass
3/5
Pretty good stuff never listened before. Will probably go back
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3/5
Interesting mashup of British music styles. Always like Paul Simonon's base playing
Peter Gabriel
2/5
I like his album "So" but out side of Solesbury Hill this one didn't do much for me
Oasis
4/5
Not a Oasis fan boy but I liked this better than I thought I would. Couldn't get it turned up loud enough. Love the opening track
The Who
3/5
Just not a fan of concept albums. Some great songs but a lot of nonsense as well
Queen
4/5
I hadn't ever listened to this full record. Better than I expected
Belle & Sebastian
2/5
Didn't have much of an impact on me either way. Album cover is awkward though
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Not sure if this is my favorite Led Zeppelin record but it could be
Sleater-Kinney
3/5
Solid punk record
Beck
5/5
Maybe my favorite Beck record. A break up record with powerful lyrics and the beauty and depth of the music is incredible. You can feel the pain in every verse
Joni Mitchell
4/5
I can't argue that it's a great record Joni just doesn't move the needle for me
Orbital
1/5
The one thing I dislike more than concept albums is bullshit electronica records
My Bloody Valentine
1/5
Poorly produced noise
Slipknot
1/5
Nope
Paul Simon
4/5
Nice record
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
I liked this one
The Go-Betweens
4/5
I'm a sucker for some sweet jangle pop and this is pretty good. Not really familiar with them but recognized one of the tunes. I'll definitely go back
Rufus Wainwright
2/5
I can't get real excited about Rufus either way
The White Stripes
3/5
Production is a little muddy for my taste but still a good record
Prince
5/5
All the hits. Some songs sound a little dated but still a classic. Little Red Corvette is my favorite Prince song
Nina Simone
3/5
Nice record. Listened while I made dinner. Will probably go back
R.E.M.
4/5
Not a top 5 REM record but still really good. Haven't listened to it in a while
The La's
4/5
I have never listened to the La's outside of "There She Goes" which is a pure pop MASTERPIECE. This is a really good album and sadly their only one.
Ute Lemper
2/5
Better than I anticipated. 2.5 stars
The Cure
2/5
I like the Cure more as a singles band. This was ok 2.5 stars
Beatles
5/5
In my opinion an underrated Beatles record if that's possible. Some great harmonies and some stellar guitar work from George. One of my favorite Beatles record
The Modern Lovers
3/5
This one is revered as a classic but it's kinda middle of the road for me
Siouxsie And The Banshees
2/5
Never been a big fan. Not terrible but not great
Fantastic record. The poor man's Rolling Stones at their raunchiest. Love these guys
Fred Neil
3/5
Pretty standard folkie stuff. Not remarkable but not terrible. Was going to give it 2 stars but "Everyone's Talking" is worth an additional star
Morrissey
2/5
It's fine the guy is talented but Morrisey/Smiths have just never moved me. Just seem like pretentious Brits whining about shit
Steely Dan
5/5
Good stuff
The Cure
3/5
We just had one of their albums a couple of weeks ago and I said I like them more as a singles band. Still holds true but I like this one better
Dead Kennedys
4/5
I had this one on cassette and couldn't believe how radical it sounded at the time. Just great passionate punk rock young people angry about their circumstances. While I'm old and this type of anger doesn't resonate with me like it used to there should always be a place for it in music. I did a satirical speech in freshman rhetoric loosely based on "Holiday in Cambodia". Good times, good memories 🙂
Pink Floyd
3/5
Not a huge Floyd fan but kinda enjoyed this one. 3.5 stars
The Temptations
4/5
First 3 songs lean to the funk side ( side 1 of the record I believe). The rest is standard Temptations fare. You can't argue with either
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
IMO the best Springsteen record. Can be a hard listen but all great songs. Used to listen to "Prove it all Night" before every wrestling meet
The Specials
4/5
The Beta Band
3/5
Didn't know anything about them but not bad
Hüsker Dü
4/5
Classic punk
The Replacements
5/5
Game changer. "I Will Dare" played at almost every party I went to freshman year at Iowa.
Dexys Midnight Runners
2/5
Easily the worst of their 3 albums
Run-D.M.C.
4/5
Classic stuff
Louis Prima
4/5
This was I think the first record I reviewed on this platform. Very fun! Kind of Louis Jordanesque
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
4/5
Ground zero for the rap explosion. Scott Hauser and I had it on cassette. Fun Stuff
Robert Wyatt
2/5
Boring British "Art" rock
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
5/5
Good stuff. My Mom had this record when I was a little kid so I've been listening to it most of my life
John Cale
2/5
John Cale was in the Velvet Underground. This is supposed to be his most accessible album. Kind of meh...
Michael Jackson
5/5
All the hits. No doubt Mike was a talented young man
Sam Cooke
4/5
I can't imagine seeing Sam Cooke in a club. Good stuff
Blue Cheer
2/5
First heavy metal record? Interesting period piece. 2.5 stars
The Byrds
5/5
A new and very influential sound for Rock and Roll. Lot of covers here and I normally wouldn't give 5 stars for this many covers but they are mostly Dylan covers 😁
John Coltrane
5/5
This was the 2nd jazz cd I purchased after Kind of Blue. Beautiful
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Leonard Cohen is a great songwriter but his music just doesn't move the needle for me
Liz Phair
4/5
She was a sensation when this one came out, saw her in a small theater in Chicago shortly after this one was released .Nice record
Einstürzende Neubauten
1/5
Hard pass
The Smiths
3/5
Not bad as far as Smith's albums go
Eagles
3/5
Some hits and some ok songs. 3.5 stars
Love this record, spent a ton of time with it when it came out. Listening now it does what all great music can do, it takes me back to a time and place (albeit a difficult one). Not widely regarded as a great U2 record but it's one of my favorites