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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
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5 | 3.15 | +1.85 |
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The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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5 | 3.19 | +1.81 |
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Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
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5 | 3.38 | +1.62 |
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Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
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4 | 2.55 | +1.45 |
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Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
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4 | 2.59 | +1.41 |
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
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5 | 3.62 | +1.38 |
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
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5 | 3.67 | +1.33 |
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Atomizer
Big Black
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4 | 2.73 | +1.27 |
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Arise
Sepultura
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4 | 2.73 | +1.27 |
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Alien Lanes
Guided By Voices
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4 | 2.75 | +1.25 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Eagles
Eagles
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1 | 3.3 | -2.3 |
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All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
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1 | 2.98 | -1.98 |
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London Calling
The Clash
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2 | 3.97 | -1.97 |
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
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2 | 3.95 | -1.95 |
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I Against I
Bad Brains
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1 | 2.93 | -1.93 |
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
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2 | 3.93 | -1.93 |
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The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Brothers
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1 | 2.93 | -1.93 |
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BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
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1 | 2.86 | -1.86 |
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Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
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2 | 3.83 | -1.83 |
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A Little Deeper
Ms. Dynamite
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1 | 2.81 | -1.81 |
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Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Cohen | 3 | 4.33 |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 4.33 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Christina Aguilera | 2 | 1.5 |
| The Who | 3 | 2 |
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The Louvin Brothers · 4 likes
1/5
Knee I was in for a tough ride after one song. Had to convince myself not to turn it off after three tracks. Accepted my pain for the rest of the album but never want to go through it again.
Hugh Masekela · 1 likes
4/5
Perfect soundtrack on a slow Sunday afternoon with a coffee and a book.
Miles Davis · 1 likes
4/5
Track one is a really pleasant listen but didn't hook me, but the second track blew me away! Will be putting it on regularly.
Hot Chip · 1 likes
4/5
3.5. Starts off with a bang and some great house inspired tunes later on
Paul Simon · 1 likes
3/5
Fell in love with the song Duncan during this. Quite enjoyed the rest of the album also. 3.5
4-Star Albums (76)
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OutKast
4/5
Bangers. Dodgy interludes.
Amy Winehouse
3/5
Mixed bag.
Enjoyed FMP, In my Bed, Amy Amy Amy
Peter Gabriel
3/5
3.5 - Starts very strong.
David Bowie
3/5
Good funk.
Johnny Cash
2/5
Is it his best? I hope not
Buena Vista Social Club
3/5
Fun album.
The Isley Brothers
3/5
Surprisingly recognisable.
Blur
3/5
Sounds good on decent speakers. Still a bit annoying
Les Rythmes Digitales
4/5
Some great grooves and catchy tunes.
808 State
3/5
Good beats, some cool experimental sounds.
GZA
3/5
Cool samples, good beats and verses
The Stooges
3/5
Mix of paces, psychedelic at times
Underworld
3/5
Really enjoyed it. Would be better in the right environment...
Neil Young
3/5
Big highlights, A man needs a maid, words. Some less interesting songs
T. Rex
2/5
Not overly catchy or interesting. Cosmic Dancer best track
Isaac Hayes
2/5
Pleasant background noise. Not that exciting as an album
Madonna
2/5
1.5 stars. Dated songs and dodgy lyrics. One weirdly decent track (paradise).
Van Halen
2/5
Cheesy with some catchy riffs.
Simply Red
3/5
Fun listen and nice last song. bit repetitive
Kanye West
3/5
No perfect tracks but a lot of memorable songs. Bit long and lyrics hit and miss. Smart and funny but difficult to detach from his future personality. 3.5
The Clash
2/5
2.5. good listen but not much to go back to
Ms. Dynamite
1/5
Ms Dynamite-ee-eeee.... And some other songs
Bob Dylan
3/5
Slow burner but some memorable tracks. Takes some effort to get through the slightly grating voice/harmonica.
Hot Chip
4/5
3.5. Starts off with a bang and some great house inspired tunes later on
Fats Domino
3/5
Wasn't expecting much but god some nice little tunes and solid musicianship. 2.5
King Crimson
3/5
Full on prog. Takes some patience but has something to latch onto.
Steely Dan
2/5
Full on dad rock. Listenable for around half the album, then blends in to one tame, amorphous entity.
Miles Davis
3/5
2.5. first Jazz of this list and enjoyed listening. Needs revisiting to pick up on details of songs
Elastica
2/5
Not for me, bit of a challenge to get through the whole thing. One or two more listenable songs
Black Sabbath
4/5
Classic album, a few overplayed songs but enjoyed some of the songs I knew less.
Jerry Lee Lewis
2/5
Sounds like fun at the time, less fun now
Sigur Rós
4/5
4.5. Lovely album and enjoyed every song.
R.E.M.
4/5
Great album, has some of the big hits and typical R.E.M moodiness
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
Cool Blues album though nothing hugely grabbed. Good background music
Radiohead
3/5
Glad to listen to it from start to finish. A bit too alt-rock but Street Song is very good. 2.5
Fred Neil
2/5
Chilled and good background music. Didn't get too much out of it though.
Big Black
4/5
Abrasive and bleak. Loved it.
The Who
2/5
Okay. Struggling with the 60's/70's pop rock and don't find much interesting in the instruments. A cool concept album though
Fatboy Slim
3/5
ZZ Top
2/5
Good background music, can enjoy it despite from time to time
Gene Clark
3/5
Enjoyed it on first listen through andr really enjoyed a few tracks on repeat listens. Strength of Strings and Lady of the North were highlights
Frank Sinatra
2/5
Plenty of familiar tunes on here. Don't think the mood will strike me to replay anytime soon though.
The Modern Lovers
2/5
Interesting mix of The Stooges and Talking Heads to my ears at first, then gets a bit annoying and instrumentally didn't grab me
Bad Brains
1/5
Struggling to find anything redeemable about it. Vocals are particularly painful and even the standout track is weak.
The Cure
4/5
Great album. Some gorgeous sections, memorable hooks and perfect atmosphere.
Radiohead
3/5
Mostly good, with a few memorable songs. Probably about half didn't leave much of an impression. Moving in the right direction from The Bends
Finley Quaye
3/5
Could be a good one to go back to. Didn't get too much on the first listen but there's a lot going on, with different vibes coming and going throughout.
Pentangle
2/5
Voice was a bit grating and not a lot of moments that stuck out. Probably won't revisit
Earth, Wind & Fire
2/5
It's disco... A couple of decent tracks. Yearnin' Learnin' and the title track stood out but I can't keep it up for a whole album!
Lambchop
2/5
Lush instrumentation and some nice vocals. So why is it so boring? And that falsetto makes me wince.
The Kinks
2/5
Just a bit too 60's. An okay mix of paces but the long album and many short songs lose impact with each song.
OutKast
4/5
A long listen. Speakerboxxx does more for me as an album but The Love Below has some highlights. Overall just a bit bogged down by being too big. 3.5
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3/5
2.5. Enjoyable background tunes, short songs/album which was pleasant to listen to.
Guided By Voices
4/5
3.5. Different listening experience. Found myself listening multiple times and once the short songs become familiar, it is fun to hear them come and go.
Wilco
2/5
Starts with a good song with multiple changes of pace in 'Misunderstood'. The rest of the album passes in one boring blur.
Supertramp
4/5
Some really good tunes and fun prog elements. Was better than I realised.
Marilyn Manson
2/5
Not all that bad musically with some good riffs and a few songs that stick, but the mood and aesthetics behind it don't interest me too much.
Aretha Franklin
3/5
Good album and pleasant songs to get lost in. A few songs I really liked
Tom Tom Club
4/5
Fun, funky album. Some iconic and recognisable hooks. Will go back to it.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Nothing too offensive, other than some iffy lyrics at times. Probably not one I'll revisit anytime soon and not too excited to get a bunch more albums from him. 2.5
The Divine Comedy
3/5
Very much an album about love. Could get lost in it for a brief moments but despite it's short run time, it still feels a bit long to listen to the same pace and mood.
The Smiths
4/5
Maybe because I wasn't as familiar with it as The Queen is Dead, but there were fewer standout tracks. Still excellent guitar work and the final 3 tracks finish things very strongly.
George Harrison
4/5
Had wanted to delve into this one and it delivered. Love the atmosphere, guitar work and vocals. Will keep going back to it, though as often mentioned, being a triple album with the jam sessions at the end dilutes it slightly.
Elbow
2/5
Not surprised to find it didn't click for me. Lyrics and vocals were mundane and outside of a few scattered moments, it just passed me by listen after listen.
Justice
3/5
Strong album, just have to find the right mood to listen to it. Not for the morning commute!
Leonard Cohen
5/5
Already biased towards it but it gets the first 5* after 66 albums. Love the mood, stories and harmonies throughout. Not an album for all moods, but have kept going back to it over the past days.
Isaac Hayes
3/5
More enjoyable than the Shaft album. Was able to get lost in the long grooves.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
May become one that I looks back on and wonder why I gave it a mid rating. The flow of the vocals don't work for me too well and although it started to grow on me, it is taking a lot of effort.
3/5
Enjoyed the electronic elements of the album but couldn't connect with the jazz/latin influence as much.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Second Neil Young album and as with Harvest, I enjoyed it at first but wasn't blown away. There's something intoxicating though and rating it higher because I expect it will continue to grow on me.
Dr. John
3/5
First listen was difficult but began to get in the mood for it on repeat listens. Only a few tracks I really liked, but the album as a whole has a cool vibe. 2.5.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
A 4 likely to grow to a 5. One listen isn't enough for Lenny C, finding the right mood and having the attention to listen to the lyrics makes things click.
Sonic Youth
2/5
There are songs on it i'd liked prior to getting this album, unfortunately I didn't find much more to enjoy. Gets one star knocked off for 'My Friend Goo' existing.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
A good album but passed me by a little bit. Might need to sit and focus on it a bit.
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Jazzy and smooth. Couldn't really find anything that stood out though.
Dexys Midnight Runners
2/5
Seemed likable during the first few songs, but eventually became grating and the vocals deeply unpleasant at times.
The Verve
3/5
Skipped Bittersweet Symphony because 25 years of overplay is enough to form my opinion on it. The rest of the album switches between mid paced rock and more enjoyable psychedelic jams. Found a few songs worth relistening to, surprisingly.
Brian Eno
4/5
Creative and challenging musically. Nonsense lyrically, but who cares. Highly enjoyable and will keep it in the rotation.
Buffalo Springfield
2/5
Feels like multiple artists playing a few songs each, couldn't connect with the album as a whole.
David Bowie
4/5
Wanted to give it 5 stars but just falls short. A really good album filled with interesting songs and influences. One that I will go back to regularly.
U2
3/5
Thought I might be able to get into it with Sunday Bloody Sunday being a track I knew and enjoyed. Going through the album didn't inspire me, though this was way better than their more modern output.
Burning Spear
2/5
Came in a similar time to two Bob Marley albums, enjoyed this less than them. Some interest things going on lyrically that make it more interesting than the instrumentation though. 2.5
Elvis Presley
3/5
Not a fan on first listen but with it being so short, managed to get through a few extra listens and found myself bobbing along to it at times. Can't say i'm fully sold on it, but has it's place in history.
Dolly Parton
4/5
A short and fun listen. Wonderful storytelling and vocals on the title track. Easy to listen to and will come back to it every now and again.
Orbital
2/5
Kept listening to it while working and it passes the time nicely but doesn't hook me and allow me to lose myself in the music as I enjoy with other electronic music.
Talking Heads
4/5
Very good album. Funky and interesting. A few songs in the middle were less enjoyable than others, but overall a positive listen.
Beyoncé
1/5
I'll put this one down as just not being targeted at me. It is a snapshot of pop music at the time but felt like every song was a bit gimmicky. Don't plan on revisiting.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
A cool album. Wasn't super excited for a bunch of Rolling Stones albums coming up, but this is on another level to the soundalikes. Good songwriting and creativity throughout.
The Louvin Brothers
1/5
Knee I was in for a tough ride after one song. Had to convince myself not to turn it off after three tracks. Accepted my pain for the rest of the album but never want to go through it again.
Magazine
3/5
Good overall but can get a little grating in one sitting. Perhaps a victim of this challenge and didn't get as much attention as it deserved.
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Groovy album, some powerful songs in there and more than enough to keep me interested throughout. 3.5
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Found myself having it on in the background an not picking up on too many details. Ideal for that vibe but Reggae doesn't grab my attention, which limits my enjoyment.
Jurassic 5
3/5
Enjoyable early 2000's hip hop with a relaxed vibe. Good in the background but no songs stood out particularly.
Jeff Beck
2/5
Decent guitar driven rock, no doubt it was heavy and loud at the time, but didn't get the blood rushing for me.
Elvis Costello
2/5
My second Elvis Costello album and it may already be wearing thin. Nothing on here that makes me want to go back to it and struggling to find a standout track.
Björk
3/5
Some good tracks, with the standout being Human Behaviour for me. Will always suffer a bit from a slightly abrasive vocal style, so I can only enjoy it in small doses.
The Monkees
2/5
It sounds a long way behind what other bands were doing at the same time. Not particularly interesting or enjoyable.
Otis Redding
3/5
A very good album of mostly covers. A pleasant listen with a few great tracks. 3.5.
The Shamen
2/5
More poppy than I expected, not sold on some of the singles but decent music for working.
Björk
3/5
An album where the lyrics help the immersion into the music. An interesting listen that I may touch back on from time to time.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
Low expectations which were slightly exceeded. Not one that will stick with me in the long term, but fun for a listen through.
Dusty Springfield
3/5
Very nice voice. Enjoyable listen without being mind-blowing. 2.5
Depeche Mode
4/5
Good album with some great tracks on it.
Frank Ocean
4/5
Some tracks were felt a bit too poppy, others were really enjoyable. 3.5 rounded to 4 just because of Pyramids being a great ttrack.
Violent Femmes
3/5
Not mindblowing, but enjoyable after getting over the vocals being a bit grating.
2/5
Simple, sort songs with a lot of energy but I didn't really enjoy it and won't be rushing back.
Bob Dylan
4/5
With 7 albums to be generated. at some point it will either click fully or i'll hate the sound of his voice. So far this is the best of the 3 albums i've had, almost every track is memorable.
David Bowie
2/5
Third Bowie album so far and it is my least favourite of those three. He is becoming an artist I am less excited to listen the more I listen.
Common
3/5
Solid collection of tracks. Flow and beats were easy to listen to. A decent album overall.
Meat Puppets
3/5
Might take another listen but began to appreciate it as it went on. Not the smoothest ride, but quite fun.
Deep Purple
3/5
A song filled with classic songs and an iconic sound. It won't make it into a regular rotation, but I appreciated it during these listens. 3.5
2/5
Maybe listening to 40 minutes in one sitting was too much for my brain, but in small doses, it may be manageable. Reserving final judgement for when I have the guts to give it another go
Rocket From The Crypt
2/5
Maybe it's the overexposure to Elvis Costello but this sounds like him, if he was a bit more punk. Some catchy songs but would rather cut a few tracks and keep it down to around 30 minutes.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Filled with iconic songs, he is a great storyteller. Instrumentally, not a lot stands out to me. 3.5.
Muddy Waters
2/5
Not the most interesting blues sound i've heard. Lacks a bit of grit that I was hoping for.
The Byrds
3/5
Pleasant jangly 60's rock. A couple of nice songs but more background than life changing.
Teenage Fanclub
3/5
Will come back to it and keep listening. Some tracks I really like, others kind of blend in to one. 3.5.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
2/5
Didn't realise how much I didn't like this until having to listen to it from start to finish. It's a long album and the vocals/lyrics are pretty painful. Has a few moments that save it from a 1*.
The Mothers Of Invention
2/5
Interesting take on the 60's psychedelic rock and hippie scene. Sometimes too satirical to make it enjoyable. Not sure when the right time to listen back to this will be. 2.5
The Undertones
2/5
I find the vocals quite annoying and really dislike the take on Under the Boardwalk. 1.5
MC Solaar
3/5
The first half had me hooked but after Caroline, my interest and enjoyment waned.
Stan Getz
4/5
Stan Getz a thumbs up from me, maybe it is the Bossa Nova influence, but this is the most enjoyable of the Jazz albums generated so far. 3.5.
Gorillaz
2/5
Was excited to listen but ended up a bit short of my expectations. A couple of tracks I will go back to, but it might just be that i'm not that into Damon Albarn.
Fairport Convention
3/5
Similar experience to some of the other 60's folk albums, taking a bit of time and patience to enjoy. Got there after a few listens and would happily put this on again. 3.5
Bob Dylan
2/5
Not as high on this as Blood on the Tracks and Blonde on Blonde. Wouldn't mind a decent break before another Dylan album now...
John Grant
4/5
Excellent album with a lot of memorable songs. Interesting lyrics ranging with a big range of moods.
Tori Amos
3/5
First listen was not impressed, felt like it reminded me too much of other artists and lacked originality. A few more listens and I can appreciate the variety of styles throughout, with the first half of the album growing on me in particular.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
A great final album from him. His voice fits perfectly for the mood and lyrics throughout.
Pink Floyd
5/5
An immersive journey. Some songs are stronger than others, but as a full piece of work, near perfect.
John Lennon
3/5
I have some negative impressions about him and that affected my enjoyment somewhat. Clearly some good tracks on here, but not something i will actively go back to soon
Metallica
3/5
First listen was on a run and the riffs were a bit slow and didn't fit well. Working and driving were much more suitable for the rhythms. Some songs feel like a collection of riffs with some abrupt transitions but others are very well written.
Willie Nelson
3/5
Soft and sweet, pleasant background, coffee drinking music.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
A clear theme to the album, adding a personal touch to the smooth and addictive grooves.
Alice Cooper
2/5
Multiple listens and trying to enjoy but it just passed me by each time. Not offensive by any means, but not inspiring.
Don McLean
3/5
Better than expected. After the opening track, most of the album consists of gentle folk tunes which were nice background music for working/coffee drinking.
Joan Armatrading
3/5
I had not heard of Joan Armatrading prior to this but really glad to have listened to this. 3.5
Shack
2/5
Listenable but feels like i'll forget this one pretty quick. 2.5
Throwing Muses
3/5
Quite liked it after a few listens, but not one I was excited to relisten to. Plus my favourite track from the Spotify link is not actually on the album (Cry Baby Cry).
Sarah Vaughan
2/5
Album 139 and still working on appreciating the Jazz albums. Not hooked on this one.
Eminem
3/5
A fun listen when paying attention to the lyrics. Instrumentation and beats were sometimes overshadowed by his delivery.
Paul Simon
3/5
Fell in love with the song Duncan during this. Quite enjoyed the rest of the album also. 3.5
The Black Keys
2/5
Listened a few times but this style of blues rock passes me by and soon didn't get too much out of it.
Public Enemy
2/5
Not as fond as I expected. Maybe listened to it too passively instead of delving into lyrics
Mike Oldfield
4/5
Always enjoy the first half, but never quite had the same affinity for the second half. Still a classic prog rock album for me.
Mariah Carey
2/5
Sorry Kevin. It's just forgettable pop music to me.
Pixies
4/5
Really enjoyed it and listened multiple times. Looking forward to hearing some more Pixies.
Basement Jaxx
3/5
Good albums, filled with a mix of hits and less poppy tracks. Will go back to at some point.
Eric Clapton
3/5
Blues rock is not my favourite to listen to and much of this was pleasant but did not leave much of an impression. Let it Grow was an excellent song though.
Deep Purple
2/5
Has Child in Time, which I really enjoy. Not much else stood out though.
Led Zeppelin
3/5
A few songs I really liked and a couple I found less interesting
Roxy Music
4/5
A quirky and addictive album. İn Every Dream Home a Heartache is a great tune.
Röyksopp
3/5
Good selection of tracks and enjoy having in on while driving or working.
Jefferson Airplane
3/5
Some good tracks on the first half but faded. 2.5
Rush
4/5
Really clicked on the second listen and thoroughly enjoyed it
Suede
2/5
Short songs with some catchy moments. Nothing memorable for me though. 2.5
Muddy Waters
3/5
After not enjoying the previous Muddy Waters album I had, this was much more what I hope for from Blues. Rough yet sounds great.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Good album but not my favourite of the Bad Seeds. As part of their discography, I'd rate it a 3, but relative to other artists, a 4.
Kelela
2/5
Didn't do much for me. Sits a bit closer to R&B than electronic than I'd like.
Sam Cooke
2/5
I don't love most of the live albums, they tend to rely on energy and atmosphere I just don't quite feel. It's a decent set of songs and you can appreciate the charisma
Stereolab
3/5
Starts off with two really good songs. Rest of the album is good but doesn't keep up the quality of those two.
Aretha Franklin
3/5
Preferred the set of songs on the other Aretha album I had. Still very nice though.
Coldplay
3/5
It's perfectly fine. Some good songs but I don't think I'll ever seek out listening to it as an album
King Crimson
3/5
Surprised to find I didn't like the opening track all that much... Too jazzy and wanky. Really liked the next few tracks though.
Thelonious Monk
4/5
A challenging listen, but I put a lot of effort into this one and found it rewarding.
The Smiths
5/5
Great album. Nearly all the songs are iconic.
Beastie Boys
3/5
Not a huge fan of the vocals and mood throughout. Sabotage, Futterman's Rule and Heart Attack Man were standout tracks that elevate to a 3.
Peter Tosh
2/5
Like the title track and the rest was kinda background music.
Sister Sledge
2/5
Not often that I'll be in the mood for this. No problems with it but not something that makes me eager to go back.
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
Good album, with some nice songs and some less interesting ones.
Dire Straits
4/5
First half is packed with classic songs. Slows down then ends with a great tune
The Byrds
2/5
Pretty forgettable for me.
Ryan Adams
3/5
Might go back to this or check out his following albums. The songs are good and I like his voice, just looking for an extra depth/connection to them.
The Mamas & The Papas
2/5
Don't remember much about this other than California Dreamin'
Arctic Monkeys
3/5
Avoided it for a long time due to Dancefloor being overplayed as a teenager. Still prefer the mid-era albums but found some good songs I was less familiar with.
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
3/5
Really got into it on first listen but was never able to find the spark again on relistens. Musically it's less interesting than lyrically
UB40
3/5
Enjoyed listening to this one multiple times. Sounds stripped back and quite raw at times. 3.5
Sade
3/5
A good listen. Went back to it many times to try and form my opinion. Despite enjoying it, finding it hard to recall too many tracks beyond the big ones.
Nirvana
4/5
The downfall of a 5 star system! A clear 4.5 stars for me and have been deliberating whether to have it as a perfect 5 or not. It is iconic and the tracks are all familiar, but i'm not gripped when listening from start to finish.
Aphex Twin
4/5
Like all albums, they need the right time and moment to work well. Fortunately for me, this suits my mood in the evenings.
Solomon Burke
3/5
Strong collection of catchy soul tunes. Should revisit from time to time.
Queen
3/5
As a band, the over the top style is not my cup of tea. Managed to find some moments to enjoy throughout but hasn't changed my opinion.
Various Artists
3/5
Fine for Christmas day, don't think I need a relisten of this.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3/5
Seconds half was stronger than the first. Tracks 1-5 are a 2* for me and 4* for the rest. Really nice long version of Grapevine.
Janelle Monáe
3/5
An interesting album with so many influences. A couple of standout tracks but the majority of tracks couldn't stick in my memory.
Missy Elliott
2/5
Naah, not feeling this
The Pogues
3/5
Enjoyed the album and found a few standout tracks. Suffers a little from one of the best tracks being everywhere for a couple of months per year, so skipped it on most listens. 3.5
Charles Mingus
2/5
Wanted to get into it more but wasn't one of the jazz albums that grabbed me. May relisten after a decent break and see if I can latch on to anything here.
Devendra Banhart
4/5
A lot of tracks to digest and it takes a bit of getting used to the voice but it managed to keep me hooked with different moods throughout. Good stuff.
Adele
2/5
Perfectly fine, a couple of impressive songs but doesn't hit all that deep for me.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
I appreciate the sound and influence on artists I really like but don't actually love these songs all that much. 2.5 rounded to a 3 for influence.
Guns N' Roses
3/5
Exactly what I expected from a GNR album. Knew around half the songs but the rest of the album doesn't mix it up all that much. I'd be happy to listen again but don't see myself seeking it out too often.
Ravi Shankar
3/5
Interesting listen. May put it on in the background sometime when the mood strikes.
Bauhaus
3/5
Good, not great. Some songs that stick in my memory but more that don't
Pulp
3/5
Witty lyrics and interesting songs. Not my favourite era of music but managed to find a fair amount to enjoy while listening.
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
2/5
Too much Ramblin', Jack.
Metallica
3/5
Iconic tracks. Was never that into Metallica during my long haired days but there are some of their songs on their earlier albums I really like. This one doesn't have any standouts for me and can be a bit one-pace for large periods. 2.5
Taylor Swift
3/5
Solid enough for a bunch of catchy pop tunes. Happy to listen to it once. 2.5
The White Stripes
3/5
Good but not as good as Elephant. 3.5.
The White Stripes
4/5
Took me by surprise. Grew up hearing all the big tracks from the album over and over on TV music channels and disregarded them. As an album it had great variety keeping me interested throughout.
Method Man
2/5
Didn't resonate with this one too much. Nothing wrong with it but nothing stood out.
Garbage
2/5
Perfectly fine to listen to and i'm perfectly happy to not listen to it again.
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
A few classic tracks on there. A lot of Simon & Garfunkel and Paul Simon recently, as a whole album this one was not my favourite. 2.5
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
Pure prog rock. The first track winds though everything you'd expect/want from a 20 minute prog track. The rest of the album drops off a bit.
Count Basie & His Orchestra
3/5
I wanted to love it, but couldn't quite.
Sonic Youth
2/5
Really enjoyed the opening track or two, but then got lost in the same mess I didn't really like from Goo. 2.5
Weather Report
3/5
Some nice tracks on it and would be happy to stick it on again.
The Beach Boys
5/5
An album where I knew 3 or 4 songs well but listening thoroughly and reading the background added an extra dimension to the music. Interesting story and unique album.
Adam & The Ants
3/5
More wild and interesting than I had expected. The first half of the album combined good hooks with creative ideas. Dropped off a bit on the second half and not sure what that pirate stuff was...
Booker T. & The MG's
3/5
Somehow it rung a bell when seeing the artist and album name pop up... Who knows how many times i'd heard that song without knowing what it was called. The rest of the album is top quality elevator music, not bad but a bit mild.
Paul Simon
3/5
Expected to enjoy it more. Not bad and some tracks that stood out. Probably preferred his debut solo album if I had to choose.
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
After a few listens, realised that I like almost all the tracks but don't love any of them. Tails off a little at the end but that might be fatigue from the production. Good album as a whole, but looking forward to Loveless now. 3.5.
Talvin Singh
3/5
Was quite intrigued on first listen but ended up being a little forgettable. Nice combination of instruments and influences though
Lorde
3/5
Pretty straightforward and catchy songs. Happy to give it two listens through and not think about it too much more.
Prince
3/5
Many listens through and I still don't feel like I have fully sussed this one out. Might need to keep going back to it, as I think it might end up a 4... Double albums are tough to fully digest.
The KLF
3/5
As eclectic as I would have imagined from what I knew about them. Ranging from chilled out beach vibes to cheesy dance anthems. Not enough very strong tracks for a higher rating but good fun
The Stooges
4/5
Grooves, energy and aggression. A step up from the debut from me and loved many of the tracks on here.
Beatles
2/5
Really didn't enjoy it on the first listen. Hearing using better speakers made it sound much better, but beyond it's role in their rise, I don't think it is a highlight in their discography.
Frank Sinatra
2/5
Probably just background music for me. No doubt it is pleasant on the ears though
Billy Joel
3/5
Strong start to the album, particularly the opening track but did get to the end a little bored. A 2.5 rounded to a 3 here.
John Coltrane
3/5
It has been a very jazzy month. Had high hopes and I kept relistening to the first track but never found my mind taking in much of the rest of the album. I need a break from jazz.
Hugh Masekela
4/5
Perfect soundtrack on a slow Sunday afternoon with a coffee and a book.
The Triffids
2/5
Quite forgettable tracks for the most part but quite liked Kelly's Blues. Won't revisit the whole album anytime soon though.
The Soft Boys
2/5
There are too many 60's albums to get through on here to enjoy an album that sounds like a 60's albums. Not all bad but I wasn't able to appreciate its influence.
Radiohead
4/5
A weak 4 but a 4 nonetheless. Step up for my personal tastes from The Bends and OK Computer. I much prefer the electronic elements grooves. My attempts to appreciate Radiohead more is having some success.
Sepultura
3/5
Nice to have some metal in the mix. It is a good album with some heavy riffs and nicely worked latin vibes. Not too many tracks that made me want to keep going back though.
Happy Mondays
3/5
Enjoyable listen. Some tracks stand out more than others but would be happy to relisten to from time to time.
Elvis Presley
2/5
I don't want him, send him back!
Jimmy Smith
3/5
Not bad and perfectly fine backing music. I currently have limited brain capacity for jazz albums and would take a few recent listens over this.
Eagles
1/5
Went into it expecting a forgettable album with a few good tracks. After 3 listens trying to find a track to save to the playlist, i'm not sure I want to hear this ever again... 1.5
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Probably a 3 on this one. Stagger Lee is one of his best and the duets are classics. Some of the other songs are middling for me though. Always fun to listen to the storytelling though.
Boston
3/5
More than a Feeling is a big tune, there were a few catchy songs throughout. 2.5.
MGMT
4/5
A great pop album filled with catchy, fun and memorable tracks.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Nothing wrong with it but I think I may be a greatest hits kind of fan, too many tracks that I find just okay.
Tangerine Dream
3/5
Difficult to rate it as it requires a certain mood and attention to enjoy. Very happy to have learned about it as an album and will put it on from time to time.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
Catchy synth pop/rock. Fun listen but not one for the long term list.
Elton John
2/5
A couple of songs that were enjoyable but didn't get my blood flowing. Don't think i'll be putting it on again anytime soon.
Sepultura
4/5
Nowadays I can't put on metal at any time of the day, in any mood like I used to. Was more than happy to have a few spins of this, and loved the nostalgic production. It's a 3.5 but can have a 4
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Gives me exactly what I expect from a Led Zeppelin album. No real standouts for me on this. Would put it below the debut and Physical Graffiti of those i've listened to during this.
Hüsker Dü
2/5
I can hear the influence they had on future pop punk bands. Not for me though, didn't get much out of it.
Miles Davis
4/5
Track one is a really pleasant listen but didn't hook me, but the second track blew me away! Will be putting it on regularly.
Joy Division
4/5
Nearly a 5 and may get re-rated over time, depending on how often I find myself revisiting. Candidate is skippable for me, but love the atmosphere and interplay of guitars/bass/vocals.
Frank Zappa
3/5
Was nervous after having The Mothers of Invention, but this was a pleasant listen. Some good moments.
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
Contains one of the great collaborations of modern music. Walk this way stands out as a unique piece in an otherwise okay album. 2.5
The Beach Boys
3/5
Juvenile and cringey lyrics, but some of those tunes are pretty dang catchy.
Michael Jackson
3/5
Iconic and objectively an amazing album. A few dud songs, overexposure to the big songs and just generally not being that into MJ means my personal experience listening to it is less enjoyable.
Gary Numan
3/5
Enjoyed it and I find Gary's obsession with machines/computers pretty endearing. Suffers a little from the simplicity of the song and vocal delivery. Will happily revisit.
fIREHOSE
2/5
Pretty annoying on first listen. Slightly less annoying on subsequent listens but didn't get a lot out of it.
Dr. Dre
3/5
It is a 3.5. I really like most the tracks but need to skip the skits to enjoy listening from start to finish. Will put it on from time to time.
Derek & The Dominos
2/5
Manageable in small doses. During the first attempt to get through the album, I kept checking how many songs left... Not a great sign.
R.E.M.
2/5
Not my favourite set of tracks of theirs. The One I Love is very good and a few others caught my ear though.
The Fall
3/5
It is almost very good. Might be one to take another listen in a few weeks and see which songs stuck.
Fela Kuti
4/5
Gets a 4 for the title track alone, amazing song.
Little Richard
2/5
Fun for one song, then loses it's charm for me.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
5/5
A personal favourite. Almost perfect flow and collection of songs... Although Black Hair was never my favourite closer.
Eels
3/5
Nice album. Catchy tunes and some storytelling that makes for some memorable lyrics. Very 90s musically though.
Death In Vegas
3/5
Like it a lot. The darker vibe means its not an album I'll put on often at this moment, but will come back from time to time. 3.5
The Damned
3/5
Fun album with short, catchy songs. First listen wasn't the most convincing but they stick in your head.
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
A great album with a run of songs through the middle that is perfect. Can take or leave the last few tracks though.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
Put a decent amount of effort to like This Years Model but the subsequent albums from him don't bother me.
Solange
3/5
Pretty good. Would have liked to have got to know it more but too many albums to listen to!
The Flying Burrito Brothers
1/5
Could only hack one listen through of this one. Goes into the vault of pain along with the Louvin Brothers.
ZZ Top
3/5
Nice album, prefer it to Eliminator because it seems a bit less polished
Norah Jones
3/5
Calming music and a nice voice. Nothing too deep but can suit the right mood.
Ray Price
2/5
Didn't get into it too much. Not unpleasant, but lyrics and songwriting didn't resonate with me.
Queen
2/5
A Night at the Opera managed to entertain me more than I expected based on my prior feelings towards Queen... This one didn't.
Baaba Maal
3/5
Has a really nice tone to the guitar and percussion. Find the vocals a bit grating after a while and struggle to get through the full album. 2.5
2/5
Couldn't bring myself to relisten to it. A little bit painful despite being a very creative and unique album.
Bonnie Raitt
2/5
First song is nice. Pretty tame after that.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Enjoyed having it on and Rocks off and Shine a Light stood out for me. A little bit long overall though and couldn't give it my full attention for the whole album 3.5.
Peter Gabriel
4/5
Has a bit of an edge to it, quite interesting and really enjoy a lot of the songs.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
3/5
Not unpleasant, with an eclectic mix of songs. Some more enjoyable than others. Interesting listen. 2.5
The Temptations
4/5
Lots of great tracks, with a couple of iconic ones. Smooth and funky.
Billy Bragg
3/5
Interesting story behind it and makes you think about the lyrics more. First couple of songs are really nice, then a mixed bag.
Prince
3/5
Similar to Sign 'o' the times, took a few listens to get to know the songs. Slightly more enjoyable due to the reasonable length. 3.5
The xx
3/5
Happy to listen to it and will put it on from time to time. Not as good as the debut.
The Band
3/5
Like the production and some songs stood out. Wasn't too excited to relisten though
The Chemical Brothers
2/5
Wasn't captivated by it in any way. Had higher hopes. Should probably give it a relisten at some point.
Liz Phair
2/5
Not too memorable for me.
Marvin Gaye
2/5
Passed me by a bit, much preferred his other albums.
Kraftwerk
5/5
Classic!
Eminem
4/5
Stripping out the skits and a few of tracks, it is a great album... Giving it the benefit of the doubt because of nostalgia but a 4 is generous
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Could do with revisiting from time to time as it is such a big album. A very enjoyable listen though and a good balance of recognisable and new songs for me.
The Who
2/5
Felt like a different band on each track. Maybe I'm discounting how early the album was but only the obvious two songs sounded like what came to be The Who, the rest were uninspiring
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
2/5
Not something I loved spending time with. Didn't love any element, though some nice melodies and guitar work every now and again.
Pink Floyd
3/5
Interesting to listen to and is different to anything else I have heard from this early. Won't stick it on regularly but may build more of an appreciation with some repeats.
DJ Shadow
4/5
Very nice album. Interesting use of samples and love the chilled beats.
The Mars Volta
4/5
Challenging listen but worth sticking with. Perhaps one song too long.
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
2/5
Pleasant enough background music in a lively environment... Not something I'll put on for myself though
Common
3/5
Quite liked it. Became background music a bit but could enjoy the lyrics and vibe when it did catch my attention.
The White Stripes
3/5
Really good again. The White Stripes were consistently putting out fun and catchy songs with great riffs and moments. 3.5
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
1/5
Sitting through multiple times this was painful. Struggled to find anything to enjoy... The song Can't Stop wasn't too bad I guess. Gets a 1.5, rounded to a 1 because I don't want to hear it again.
Serge Gainsbourg
3/5
First and last tracks are the highlights. Interesting listen and I always like a story, though this wasn't my favourite.
2/5
A bit cheesy and the voice is whiney. Some interesting riffs and moments but not worth relistening for me.
Wild Beasts
3/5
Am a fan of Wild Beasts and although this isn't my favourite of theirs, it is a good album. 3.5
Megadeth
2/5
I have never been able to get past Dave Mustaine's vocals, they seem like a joke at times and the riffs don't make up for it for me.
Paul McCartney
2/5
Interesting mix of songs. Felt like each track changed the mood. Enjoyed a few songs like Momma Miss America and Singalong Junk but mostly wasn't too excited. 2.5
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Probably my favourite of the three Springsteen albums so far, amazing storytelling.
Fiona Apple
3/5
A good album with some nice songs on it. Look forward to hearing her later stuff
Primal Scream
2/5
I don't really like Primal Scream... This didn't change my mind
Miles Davis
3/5
Tuesday morning music. Lovely but more music to suit a mood than for me.
Van Morrison
2/5
Good voice, nice instruments but overall I just wasn't that interested. Long and live, so not something I really want to revisit.
ABBA
3/5
Pure catchy pop music. Nothing spectacular but no problem listening to it through a few times
The Bees
3/5
Was interested on first listen but ended up feeling a little average. 2.5
Snoop Dogg
3/5
A cool snapshot in time. Only really know snoop since he became a huge name and more of a feature. Some pretty dodgy tracks mixed in though.
LL Cool J
2/5
Other than the title track, didn't really enjoy this one.
The Velvet Underground
2/5
Don't mind the album up to the last track, but didn't enjoy that last 17 minutes... Ooof
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Another good Stones album. sitting somewhere between 3 and 4.
Def Leppard
2/5
Was contemplating a possible 1 star during the first track and dreading the rest of the album. Fortunately there were some better moments spread throughout and I made it out alive. 2.5.
The Afghan Whigs
4/5
Nice lyrics and themes, cool riffs and some catchy moments. A little bit dated in sound. Liked going back to it a few times.
Brian Wilson
3/5
Love the story of the release and the production ended up wonderful. Feels like step down from Pet Sounds in terms of songs and lyrics though. 3.5.
Pink Floyd
5/5
An easy 5 stars. Perfect sequencing with each track flowing into the next.
The Who
2/5
A live album from them and an era of The Who I find less enjoyable than some later albums. A 3 down to a 2.5 because I'm grumpy about live albums.
The Kinks
3/5
Some catchy songs, particularly in the first half. Two listens was ideal but not sure I want to have it on repeat.
The Prodigy
3/5
Good songs and I did enjoy it. I just don't know when I'll listen to it outside of this list.
Cheap Trick
2/5
A couple of catchy and fun tracks. Seems like a nice atmosphere. Probably won't listen again though
The Doors
4/5
I really liked a few of the songs I didn't know and there are some classic songs like Riders on the Storm too.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3/5
It was decent enough while listening. Still sounds very much like a typical Damon Albarn album though. 2.5
R.E.M.
3/5
Fun album with a good mix of songs, not as many really great tracks as some of the subsequent albums. 3.5
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Really liked the tone and atmosphere throughout. Vocals were less up and down, which I prefer. Didn't find any real stand out tracks though so more background music for me
Siouxsie And The Banshees
2/5
The first couple of tracks are pretty cool, lost interest after that. Decent enough on second listen but not one to revisit. 2.5
Todd Rundgren
2/5
Didn't really enjoy this one. Had a lot of styles and a few decent tracks were hidden in there.
The Stranglers
3/5
Some really good tracks mixed in. Wasn't expecting to like them as much as I did. Will probably only revisit the songs I enjoyed more though.
Duran Duran
2/5
Catchy at times and not unpleasant. Don't think I can squeeze too much more enjoyment on repeat listens though
Christina Aguilera
1/5
Could have made it through life without listening to this. Wasn't even particularly catchy.
Fiona Apple
3/5
Interesting album with tracks that were memorable. Nice lyrics and themes. 3.5
Lana Del Rey
3/5
A 3.5, being an album that I will probably put on from time to time. A few weaker songs brings it down but the first half has some lovely tracks.
Pixies
3/5
A collection of songs that I really liked, but I didn't love listening in one go from start to finish.
Culture Club
2/5
Great start. Don't remember much after that
Tom Waits
3/5
Found it quite interesting and entertaining. Lasts a bit long and not sure when I'll put it back on though.
Duke Ellington
2/5
Had it on but can't really remember anything memorable.
Blur
2/5
2.5. Beetlebum and Death of a Party are good songs. Wasn't that into the rest of the album though.
Black Sabbath
4/5
A perfect heavy metal album. Great riffs and doesn't get repetitive.
Nitin Sawhney
3/5
3.5. Really nice and unique album. Aim to relisten to this in the future to reassess.
Massive Attack
3/5
A couple of bangers with a mixed bag in the middle of the album.
Bobby Womack
2/5
A little forgettable for me
Manu Chao
2/5
As a whole it wasn't for me, but it did have some pretty cool moments scattered in.
The Zombies
3/5
Pretty solid, with some Beatles-esque sounds and a few tracks I previously knew too. Won't rush back, but no complaints.
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Fun and interesting songs, with some really catchy beats. One of my favourite hip hop albums on the list.
The Electric Prunes
2/5
Starts off with a great track, then starts to feel a little samey for a while before it ends on an absolute abomination of a track.
Cat Stevens
3/5
Nice album with some classic songs and a few new ones for me. Pretty laid back and can put it on as background music.
Fela Kuti
3/5
Fun album. Didn't get into it as much as zombie
Wilco
2/5
Went into it with high hopes, despite not enjoying the last Wilco record on here. There's some fun noises and creativity but couldn't really get into any of the songs.
Fugees
4/5
Good lyrics, nice mix of paces and some great tracks. Really good album
Beck
3/5
It is a really nice album. Have listened quite a few times over a month. Some songs stand out more than others and by the end of a listen I was always ready to move on. 3.5.
Cowboy Junkies
3/5
Pleasant chillout music with a darker mood.
Simple Minds
2/5
Pretty fine, doesn't excite me though.
Queens of the Stone Age
3/5
Put it on a few times and did enjoy it. It didn't blow me away though, but might be worth putting it back on after a break.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Has some amazing tracks and the whole album flows very well. Found the middle tracks a bit hit and miss so might find myself skipping them.
Led Zeppelin
2/5
I like it less than II. Just don't get excited from listening to it, acoustic songs were a bit meh and the louder songs lack memorable moments. Since I've been loving you is the best song.
Deep Purple
3/5
Has the big tunes on it. Fun enough but some of the songs are dragged out more than necessary.
The Temptations
3/5
Runaway child, running wild is a special track. Some other highlights on the first half. Second half tailed off
Fugazi
3/5
Big fan of the mid-paced tracks but not as fond and of the punkier songs.
Mudhoney
2/5
Didn't enjoy it all that much. There were a few slower songs later on that I didn't mind.
Carole King
4/5
Lovely collection of songs which all have memorable lyrics and hooks. Really enjoyed putting on over again.
Miles Davis
3/5
Great mood and very interesting. Need to sit down and really pay attention to get the most out of it though. Not as easy to listen to as In a Silent Way.
Flamin' Groovies
2/5
The second half of Whiskey Woman is really neat. The rest of the album did not stand the test of time for me.
The Cars
2/5
Really like Moving in Stereo and there are a couple of catchy tunes. Too many cheesy songs with painful lyrics interspersed though. 2.5
Willie Nelson
3/5
Quite a cool little concept record, with recurring moments throughout. Won't put it on all that often but happy to have listened.
Pavement
4/5
Sometimes catchy, sometimes abrasive, but always interesting to listen to. Took a few extra listens though
The War On Drugs
3/5
"I met War On Drugs tonight and they're pretty nice.
But their hair's long and greasy, hope they don't have lice."
Nice vibe but has always been a passive enjoyment when I have it on.
Louis Prima
2/5
I was promised 'The Wildest'. That's flagrant false advertising man.
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
My favourite hip hop album. Amazing storytelling. Sing about me, I'm dying of thirst is a huge track.
Rahul Dev Burman
3/5
Took a long time to find the motivation to listen to it all as the first two tracks put me off a bit. Ended up quite enjoying it. 2.5.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
Gets a 3 because the highlights are really good songs. Some real nonsense on here though. They are going down as a greatest hits, not an album band for me.
Air
3/5
It is really good, but the more I listened, the less excited I was by it. Started as a 4 and ended up feeling like a 3.
Missy Elliott
2/5
Not all that bad, but won't put it on again anytime soon.
Bert Jansch
2/5
Couple of nice songs but big highlight is Needle of Death. 2.5
Elliott Smith
3/5
It was good and I liked having it on but it didn't excite me all that much.
Soundgarden
2/5
Into the category of albums that I don't mind listening to but will never put on for myself.
The The
3/5
3.5. some cool songs that stayed interesting on repeat listens
The Sabres Of Paradise
3/5
I like it. Not entirely sure why and what the right mood for it is but will revisit sometime.
Van Halen
2/5
Preferred the other Van Halen we had, but gave that a 2... So another 2.
Dusty Springfield
3/5
A bit long but pretty fun for about 30 minutes
Travis
2/5
Very much a forgettable album. Even the singles that I knew weren't really exciting to hear again.
The Sonics
2/5
Some classic song covers on here but it didn't do my headache much good.
Electric Light Orchestra
3/5
There is some fun to be had listening to this but I find it cheesy and Mr Blue Sky is difficult to listen to after hearing it so much. Reminded me of Crime of the Century at times. 2.5
Songhoy Blues
3/5
Pretty chilled, nice background music for work but won't stick it on at home. 2.5
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
2/5
The albums come thick and fast and I didn't dedicate much time to it due it it being challenging. Found a song I like in Ali Maula Ali Maula Ali Dam Dam though.
Alice In Chains
3/5
Some pretty cool grooves and songs. A little longer than necessary but at least it finishes on the best track.
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Didn't dislike it by any means. Definitely had some cool moments. Nothing seemed to come together to a great song though. 2.5.
Madonna
3/5
Pretty fun to listen to with some weird moments to make it interesting. Catchy songs.
Nine Inch Nails
3/5
It is really interesting music and kept me hooked throughout. Struggled to connect with a lot of the lyrics and themes though.
Taylor Swift
2/5
A few songs were enjoyable with a less poppy sound throughout. The lyrics were still a bit painful at times and don't see myself wanting to put it on in the future. 2.5
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
Tough listen. Nothing to hate but very little to latch on to.
Nas
4/5
One of my favourite hip hop albums
The Rolling Stones
2/5
Like Route 66 and Tell Me but otherwise I don't think it's their strongest
3/5
Enjoyed the acoustic side more than the electric.
Grateful Dead
2/5
2.5. Found it too unstructured and meandering on first listen. Was more tolerable after getting to know it a bit. More suitable for background music for me.
N.W.A.
3/5
2.5. Hits you hard with the first two tracks but can't keep it up throughout.
Tim Buckley
2/5
Some cool moments but could click with it when listening through.
Arcade Fire
4/5
An album with a big reputation in the 2000's. Didn't listen to it at the time but actually really enjoyed it now.
Skepta
3/5
The beats and production sound great. Quite liked the US hip hop influence on some songs.
Japan
3/5
A nice album overall, cool fretless bass and some catchy tunes.
Television
4/5
A classic. Really interesting and unique style.
Iron Maiden
3/5
It's fun, you know what you are getting with a Maiden album
Faith No More
2/5
Was ready to condemn it to a 1 star after Epic, but a few decent riffs throughout saved it.
Red Snapper
2/5
Perfectly listenable without being all that exciting.
Yes
3/5
Better than I expected. Typically found the middle of the songs a bit forgettable but some big build ups at the end of songs sounded great.
Stephen Stills
2/5
Where is Neil Young when you need him?
Tom Waits
4/5
Really interesting and unique sounding. More hooks than the other albums we had from him.
Living Colour
2/5
It has a few okay moments and some really rough moments, pretty painful listen overall.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
2/5
Not my favourite jazz record thus far. Recognise the famous track.
Blondie
3/5
3 or 4 standout tracks and some not so great/forgettable ones in there. Still decent though
Youssou N'Dour
3/5
3.5. The second and third tracks were my favourites here.
Radiohead
4/5
Probably my favourite Radiohead so far on the list. Might need to downgrade amnesiac
Joni Mitchell
2/5
Didn't feel much from this one beyond the first few tracks.
Nirvana
3/5
Some great and iconic songs, but feel like it is one or two songs too long to keep up the intensity.
Girls Against Boys
3/5
Nothing mindblowing but some cool, heavy riffs. 2.5
Wire
3/5
Didn't grab me on first listen but found some tracks I really liked on repeat. Namely the longer, slower songs. 3.5.
Deerhunter
3/5
Pretty good. Knew a few songs prior. Wasn't blown away though.
Morrissey
3/5
Got into a few songs and came to terms with the odd glam rock influence on the first few songs
Yes
2/5
Only small sections grabbed me and too much wanking in between.
Ghostface Killah
3/5
I could make a great 30 minute album from these tracks. Skits and a few filler songs hold it back from a 4
New Order
4/5
Liked this one a lot. An interesting mix of songs and moods
Sugar
2/5
Songs are a bit long for the style of music and not that interesting to me.
Jazmine Sullivan
2/5
Interesting to hear as it was clearly an impactful album at the time. I just don't know what to do with it... I don't think i'll find myself singing along.
Bill Callahan
3/5
Enjoyable for me as a background album. A few standouts
Elton John
2/5
A few good tracks, didn't love it though. 2.5
David Bowie
3/5
3.5. Liked listening to it but with 14 tracks, I find a few hard to recall. No huge highlights either, just good songs.
Nick Drake
2/5
I still haven't fully got Nick Drake. It's pretty nice, but didn't click. 2.5
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
It's pleasant and her voice is very smooth but it was too long and doesn't hold up to Rumours
The best thing about this album is that it doesn't have Vertigo on it.
The Smiths
3/5
Probably a 3.5 for me. Really like the first half but the second half didn't quite hold up.
The Undertones
2/5
Very poppy, didn't enjoy it a lot.
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Not bad but not going to stick this album on specifically
Christina Aguilera
2/5
Diverse influences and a good voice, but it just doesn't do anything for me.
Dennis Wilson
2/5
Pleasant enough but a little forgettable.
The Beach Boys
3/5
Doesn't quite sound like the Beach Boys. Still has some good tracks though
Tom Waits
3/5
Quite easy to listen to compared with a few of the others. That made it less interesting though. Might grow if I find some subtleties in there
William Orbit
2/5
Didn't get into this one that much. Background
Ice Cube
3/5
Works best on tracks with intense lyrics and themes, as well Good Day. Great snapshot into 1992. Some songs and lyrics I don't want to bother with mixed in though.
Aimee Mann
3/5
Certainly not bad, but of the wave of 90s female solo artists on here, this is one of the less memorable in my mind. 2.5.
Gram Parsons
2/5
Easier to listen to than Flying Burrito Band but not my favourite country album on the list.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Nice album and a few classic songs to enjoy. 5th Stones album and i'm sure 3 or 4 would have sufficed.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Chilled vibe and some songs that I enjoyed on repeat listens.
The Blue Nile
3/5
I like the vibe but it does become a bit samey by the end, lost a bit if interest. 2.5
Peter Frampton
3/5
A nice album to have one with a few really good tracks.
Supergrass
2/5
Gets a bit more interest on the later half. Still find Alright to be repetitive and annoying
Pixies
2/5
Didn't like it as much as I expected to. Opening track is great though. 2.5
David Bowie
4/5
Love the change in mood on the second half. Loads of different styles and influences on this one.
Steely Dan
3/5
Still has an underlying dad rock vibe that I disliked from the first album, but this was more interesting instrumentally.
Antony and the Johnsons
4/5
I've always liked this album and find it very pleasant to listen to.
LTJ Bukem
3/5
Pretty listenable under the right circumstances. Vibe music.
Germs
3/5
Abrasive but a good listen that I'm glad I have listened to. Some solid riffs at times.
Kings of Leon
2/5
Transports me back to 2009, when I hated it. Not as bad of a listen as I was fearing but it is still tough to listen to it all, with so many overplayed tracks. Starts and finishes with nice tracks. 2.5.
Slayer
4/5
Fast, intense and heavy. A few songs in the middle of the album start to blend into each other but before you know it, another iconic song comes.
Spacemen 3
4/5
I was too sober to get the full experience. Great album but not as versatile as Spiritualized and I don't often feel the mood for this. A generous 4 but might slip to a 3 if I don't relisten anytime soon.
Pet Shop Boys
4/5
Almost every track is a great tune. I can't listen to them every day but once in a while it is good fun to put it on
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
2.5. Still a few fun tracks but the least memorable of the three PSB
Crowded House
2/5
So bland and inoffensive it barely registered
Air
3/5
Pretty nice to have on but never going to get me that excited. Maybe I should watch the film
The Crusaders
2/5
Title track has some life to it. Then become unmemorable
Paul Simon
2/5
The songs didn't stand out as much as some of his other albums. A bit meh.
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
3.5. Found it a much more interesting album than their debut. Some songs were really enjoyable and others were more challenging, but never bad. Might round up to a 4 on more listens.
The Pogues
3/5
Wasn't as fond as the previous The Pogues album we had. This was more straight up folk rock. Still fun though
The xx
4/5
Listened to it a lot when it was released and still enjoy it a lot.
Pearl Jam
3/5
Didn't connect with every song but found myself enjoying a lot more than I expected. 3.5.