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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Slim Shady LP | 5 | 3.29 | +1.71 |
| Aja | 5 | 3.46 | +1.54 |
| Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) | 5 | 3.61 | +1.39 |
| Getz/Gilberto | 5 | 3.65 | +1.35 |
| Cee-Lo Green... Is The Soul Machine | 4 | 2.66 | +1.34 |
| The Score | 5 | 3.68 | +1.32 |
| Can't Buy A Thrill | 5 | 3.72 | +1.28 |
| Hot Fuss | 5 | 3.74 | +1.26 |
| I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail | 4 | 2.81 | +1.19 |
| Good Old Boys | 4 | 2.86 | +1.14 |
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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ágætis Byrjun | 1 | 3.37 | -2.37 |
| Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo | 1 | 3.13 | -2.13 |
| I'm Your Man | 1 | 3.1 | -2.1 |
| Giant Steps | 1 | 2.88 | -1.88 |
| Station To Station | 2 | 3.7 | -1.7 |
| Violator | 2 | 3.7 | -1.7 |
| Casanova | 1 | 2.67 | -1.67 |
| A Love Supreme | 2 | 3.63 | -1.63 |
| The Velvet Underground & Nico | 2 | 3.62 | -1.62 |
| Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme | 2 | 3.62 | -1.62 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Steely Dan | 3 | 4.67 |
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | 3 | 4.33 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Leonard Cohen | 4 | 1.75 |
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Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
I see why the Dude was concerned about getting his Creedence back.
5 likes
Leonard Cohen
2/5
This ain't it for me. He didn't even really sing, it was closer to reading poems to soft background music. The instrumentals are fine I guess, but I can't see myself relistening to a single song of this. This is a deep cut arthouse type of album.
4 likes
The Divine Comedy
1/5
Not sure exactly what I just listened to tbh. The real divine comedy was that i listened to the whole thing.
2 likes
The Flaming Lips
2/5
Best parts of the album were when the guy wasn't singing.
1 likes
David Bowie
2/5
After 5 Bowie albums (and counting) - can confirm it's not my style. I don't really get all the hype for his music.
1 likes
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B.B. King
4/5
Janelle Monáe
4/5
First half hype, back half chill. Solid album.
Louis Prima
3/5
Really nice horns and piano sections. Would be nice in right time and place.
Joan Armatrading
2/5
Enjoyable enough but not any songs that I can see myself putting on repeat. It's not really my cup of tea.
Harry Nilsson
4/5
A few bops on here. I dig this album.
The Police
3/5
Just alright. Somewhat underwhelming. A couple good ones on here.
Muddy Waters
3/5
About expected. Good blues album. Another one that would be good for the right time and place.
Billy Joel
3/5
Solid easy listening album. Couple big hits even 45+ years later.
Justin Timberlake
3/5
A whole lotta big name producers on this one and it shows. A few classics on here. Not something I would put on frequently but 13 year old me would have loved it. Second half of the album not as good as first half.
Minor Threat
3/5
I liked the album but it just didn't feel like a 4. I'll have to check out Minor Threat when I'm in a punk kind of mood.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
This one wasn't for me. Major singer-songwriter vibes, this struck me as poems set to some guitar playing for the most part.
Johnny Cash
4/5
This was a great album. There's a little bit of that "singer-songwriter" type feel to it but it offers so much more than that. Will listen again.
Joy Division
2/5
This one didn’t do it for me. Seemed very generic.
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Really enjoyable all around. Dude can shred. Will probably listen again.
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Not bad, not great.
Norah Jones
3/5
About what I expected. I could see this being nice to put on for a fancy dinner but not something I would keep in rotation.
OutKast
4/5
I really like this album. A handful of bangers on here for sure. Will definitely listen again. Solid 4 but I think I still like ATLiens more than this one.
Alanis Morissette
4/5
Classic album. It's 30 years later and I still know a bunch of these songs. Maybe nostalgia is getting the best of me with this rating, but isn't it iconic?
Randy Newman
4/5
Actually a pretty fun little album. Short and sweet, but I enjoyed listening to it. I liked it more than I thought I would. On the lighter side of the 4s for me, but felt like more than a 3.
Grant Lee Buffalo
3/5
Definitely a stronger 3, but it didn't feel like a 4. There are a couple really cool songs on here but the back half of the album felt sort of flat to me.
Little Simz
4/5
Always a pleasure listening to Little Simz. Not my favorite album of hers, but it's still a great listen. A light 4 I'd say, will definitely listen again.
Dire Straits
3/5
Nice album, will dig into Dire Straits more but overall the album didn't blow me away.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
This ain't it for me. He didn't even really sing, it was closer to reading poems to soft background music. The instrumentals are fine I guess, but I can't see myself relistening to a single song of this. This is a deep cut arthouse type of album.
Gillian Welch
3/5
Not really my genre but I like aspects of it. Enough of a slight bluegrass/folk feel to make it more than just a typical singer-songwriter album.
Morrissey
3/5
Better than average but not better than most. Would probably be good to put on during a long car ride alone.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Stevie Wonder
3/5
This was a little underwhelming for me but overall still a good album. Not Stevie at his best for me, but still a good album compared to others.
Yes
3/5
Didn't really move the needle for me. I didn't dislike it, just was very meh. They have a distinct sound that's for sure.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
Very enjoyable. I'd never listened to YYY's before but I'll be checking out more of their work.
Sheryl Crow
3/5
A fun poppy lil album.
Pink Floyd
4/5
Great album. The whole thing flowed very well. Definitely an album to listen straight from start to finish.
Iggy Pop
3/5
First Iggy Pop album I've listened to and it was enjoyable enough. Would've hit different listening to it back in the late 70s. Still holds up though.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Always great listening to a Stones album. Great tunes start to finish. Probably not my favorite album of theirs, but that's not a knock on it.
Jeff Beck
3/5
Voice reminds me of Bowie. Another one in the "like but didn't love" column.
Jean-Michel Jarre
3/5
Interesting one for sure. I can imagine myself being blown away in 1976 throwing this on the record player with a nice set of headphones, but in 2024 it doesn't hit quite the same. I imagine it laid a great foundation for a new genre but I don't think it's stood the test of time the same way. Cover art is sick tho.
Stan Getz
4/5
Great album. I'm not well versed in jazz music but this one was an awesome listen start to finish. Some great solo work in between some all around great music.
808 State
3/5
Reminds me of drug fueled nights in smoky establishments. I can only imagine the scenes of an underground rave in the early 90s with this blasting. Fun stuff in here but not an album I care to listen again from start to finish.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
3/5
Over 2 hours for an album is wild behavior. I am 84 minutes into this and I've grown a full beard, a spittoon appeared on the ground next to me, and I am suddenly in a rocking chair on a warm porch somewhere in Appalachia.
Deerhunter
3/5
Truth be told, I didn't listen too intently to this one. Had it on at work. I dig the vibe though. Will likely give it a better listen again at some point.
Fleet Foxes
3/5
Classic indie album. Nothing that floored me but pretty good album.
Digital Underground
2/5
A couple songs on here were fun boom bap but overall the album felt one dimensional. Too many of the songs were unnecessarily long.
Boards of Canada
2/5
There are times when you come across a piece of art and think to yourself "I just don't get it". This was one of those times for me. Might be nice background music for reading.
The Chemical Brothers
3/5
Started off strong but then there were no new peaks. Enjoyable, but felt like something I’d put on as background at work than something I’d listen to normally. Better than the other electronic albums I’ve listened to though but it’s just not my genre.
ZZ Top
3/5
Very solid album, but I don't think it crosses into "great" territory.
Sister Sledge
3/5
Fun lil disco album here. A few hits on here but can't say it makes me want to dive further into their other albums. It was a nice surprise to start off with the song that was sampled in Will Smith's "Gettin Jiggy Wit It".
Miles Davis
2/5
This was an experience. Seemed to ride a fine line between music and just toying around with a bunch of instruments independently. I didn't understand this album in the same way I don't understand Jackson Pollock paintings.
Nirvana
4/5
I always enjoy live sets but Kurt's voice is definitely helped out on their typical studio albums. Still has their punk feel in a much more stripped down way. I prefer their normal albums but this is still great.
Slayer
4/5
This is probably 1-2 songs away from being a 5 for me. Cover art is a solid 5. Slayer shreds.
David Bowie
2/5
Honestly if it wasn't Bowie it might be 1/5 territory.
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
Pretty solid album. I'm not a huge FM fan so I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed this album more than I thought I would.
Adele
4/5
Can't believe I hadn't listened to this one before. Golden voice she has there. Even 13 years later these songs are hits.
Joni Mitchell
4/5
Definitely the best of the singer-songwriter albums I've listened to so far. Very peaceful feel. I dig her style.
Leonard Cohen
1/5
First line in the album sums up my thoughts about seeing another Leonard Cohen album appear: "They sentenced me to 20 years of boredom"
Bob Dylan
3/5
Pretty luke warm on this one overall. I like his songwriting and his voice goes well with it, but it just didn't get me going like some of his other work.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
I don't think it was bad, I just didn't really like it. I bet this would be fun at a live show, but for sitting and listening as normal it wasn't for me. I can definitely hear how this was influential for other similar bands to follow.
Dusty Springfield
3/5
I do like me some Dusty. About what I expected from a full album of hers.
King Crimson
2/5
Had some interesting moments but too much random noise for my liking.
The Cardigans
3/5
The cover if Iron Man was a welcome surprise. I also did not know who sang Lovefool until now.
Miles Davis
3/5
Good jazz. Another one for me that is best for a specific time and place though.
Radiohead
3/5
A couple of songs I really liked, some others I was just lukewarm on. Overall a nice album, not my favorite of theirs though.
Wire
2/5
Kind of a strange album. Filled with a whole bunch of very short songs that all sound pretty similar. Gives the feel of very early punk.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
There's a reason why he's nicknamed "The Boss" and not "The Deadbeat Employee". This album slaps.
John Grant
2/5
Not quite my tempo.
Radiohead
3/5
I really like a few of the tracks but overall I think it's just ok.
Arctic Monkeys
3/5
I liked it, will probably listen again. Nothing stood out to me as a certified banger.
Dennis Wilson
3/5
About what I expected from a lone Beach Boy. Some good lake music, nothing outstanding though. I only listened to the original version, maybe someday I'll give the whole deluxe a listen.
Lambchop
2/5
Can't say Lambchop is for me. The instrumentals on some songs were fine but overall not something I'd listen to. In some ways this reminded me of Leonard Cohen, just with actual background music.
CHIC
3/5
Some classic 70s disco here. Couple hits for sure.
The xx
3/5
Nice lil indie pop.
Portishead
3/5
I'd listened to this one a while back and liked it, but for some reason I enjoyed it even more on the 2nd listen. Kind of riding the line of 3 and 4.
Dolly Parton
3/5
Quite liked this one. Very simple overall but a solid album. Riding that line between 3 and 4 for me.
Teenage Fanclub
3/5
I thought it was fine, nothing that really made me groove along.
Fugees
5/5
This is a great album. There's plenty of variety on here and I was vibing along the whole time. The production is on point and Lauryn has so much talent.
Nick Drake
3/5
Pleasant little album, this.
Nick Drake
2/5
Didn't like this one as much as Bryter Layter. A bit more one dimensional than his next album.
Depeche Mode
3/5
Not bad, reminded me of Tears for Fears.
The Byrds
3/5
Oh how I wish I knew of this album in my days of travelling through West Texas. This isn't something I'd keep on repeat, but I enjoyed it and will probably return to it some day when the mood is right.
The Jam
3/5
About what I expected based on the album cover to be honest. Fine album, nothing particularly great.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
So smooth, so groovy. Great album.
Michael Jackson
3/5
Fine album. Some hits that have stood the test of time but overall I thought the album was decent.
Slint
2/5
The instrumentals were alright but not a fan of the vocals. With a few exceptions, the lead singer was just talking into the mic.
Meat Loaf
3/5
The title track and Paradise by the Dashboard Light are bangers. Some of the lyrics are a bit interesting. Will probably listen again though because it's a fun album.
The Black Keys
4/5
Really solid album. Definitely will listen this again and more Black Keys in general.
Elton John
4/5
Quite liked this one. Iconic album.
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
Not in my top 3 Kendrick albums but that's not much of a knock on this. I still very much enjoy this album.
Todd Rundgren
3/5
Bit of a wacky one, this. Gotta say I enjoyed it though.
Thundercat
3/5
Surprisingly, I've never actually listened to this whole album. Heckuva bass player. I think too many short but similar songs to give it a 4.
Burning Spear
3/5
Solid reggae album. No songs really stuck out to me in particular but still enjoyable enough.
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Pretty fun album here.
Jurassic 5
3/5
Starts off strong but levels out midway through. Nice album overall, but nothing special.
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Such a great voice for the music style. Really enjoyed this.
Fela Kuti
3/5
Would be very fun to actually have seen this live but the album version is just alright.
Madness
2/5
Strange that this one isn't on Spotify, had to listen to the thing on YouTube. I actually don't mind Our House (maybe it's more nostalgia than anything else) but didn't really like the rest of it. I can't quite describe why I didn't like it, but this one just isn't for me.
King Crimson
3/5
I liked this much more than the other King Crimson album. Was pleasantly surprised to hear the album kick off with a song that was sampled in MBDTF.
John Prine
4/5
The lack of too many background instruments really emphasize the lyrics on this. Really a great story teller and I quite liked this album.
Prince
3/5
I'd never actually listened to this whole album. The hit songs are all bangers but the others are pretty meh.
Pearl Jam
3/5
Like this one but didn't love it. Might need to give it a relisten.
De La Soul
3/5
I like alot of the samples but some of the beats were too out there for me. Some classics on here though.
Rufus Wainwright
2/5
I don't think I'm the target audience for this. I think there's some ok parts but probably won't listen again to confirm.
Orange Juice
3/5
Pretty cool album, reminded me of Talking Heads
Ramones
3/5
Good classic punk.
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Good album, but I didn't like it as much as some of the other Stevie albums I've listened to so far.
Einstürzende Neubauten
1/5
Honestly not quite sure what I just listened to. There was a 10-second span where I bopped along, then something that sounded like a mix of a chainsaw and an alarm clock started going. I'm glad this was on the list, but that doesn't mean I liked it.
2Pac
3/5
Not my favorite 2pac album but still a good one.
R.E.M.
3/5
Quite liked this, close to a 4 but not quite. Will probably listen again.
Frank Sinatra
4/5
I liked this quite a bit more than I expected to. Easy listening, great voice, solid instrumentals. Reminds me of my grandparents.
Syd Barrett
2/5
Pretty meh album. I was thinking about giving it a 3, then the song "If It's in You" came on...
Megadeth
4/5
So many face melting solos here. I can't tell which is better - the music or the album cover.
Lucinda Williams
3/5
Some good, some not so good. Overall a pleasant folk album.
Kate Bush
3/5
Not really my style but still decent.
Bill Evans Trio
3/5
Definitely some talented jazz musicians on the album, it just didn't move me like some other jazz albums on this list have.
The Flaming Lips
2/5
Best parts of the album were when the guy wasn't singing.
The Mamas & The Papas
3/5
There were some certified bangers on here but also a few duds. Overall enjoyable.
Iggy Pop
2/5
Not really my genre.
Pink Floyd
3/5
Bit of a strange album. It's a few good songs sandwiched between 12+ minute long jam sessions. I liked it, but it's nowhere near The Wall.
Wilco
3/5
Not bad, just a bit boring.
Manu Chao
3/5
One of the more unique ones I’ve heard in a while. I liked the vibe.
Various Artists
2/5
I’m not that big into Christmas music. Fine songs, not something I’d put on unless it’s December 24 or 25.
Everything But The Girl
1/5
Boring.
Dolly Parton
4/5
I guess I'm a Dolly fan and did not know it.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
This album gets real funky in places. Some lows of the album keep it to a 3.
The Cure
2/5
Never listened to The Cure before but based on this I don't have a strong desire to listen to more of their work.
Stan Getz
5/5
Some beautiful music. It opened me up to a new genre to explore. Really liked this one start to finish.
Marvin Gaye
2/5
It seems like when a musician is down bad they either make a banger of an album or something hella boring and sad. Unfortunately this is the latter.
Elvis Costello
3/5
Pretty plain I thought. Nothing particularly good or bad. Probably hit harder in '77 when it came out.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
3/5
A fine album, nothing bad about it but nothing spectacular. Some classics on this one though.
Jane's Addiction
2/5
Cover art did not match the music. Not really my style but some of it was alright.
Roxy Music
2/5
Very meh. Can't say I liked this one.
Arcade Fire
3/5
I enjoyed it overall but it was a bit plain. I liked some individual songs but not thrilled with the entire album.
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Best song of the album was the first song. Felt pretty plain to me.
Michael Jackson
3/5
Didn't really dig this one too much. Two classics on here stops it from being a worse rating.
Girls Against Boys
2/5
Maybe post-hardcore isn't my genre.
Jorge Ben Jor
3/5
Interesting album here. Many of the background noises make it very "tribal" feeling. Some fun parts, not sure I'll listen again though tbh. This is the kind of album that belongs on this list. I'd rather listen to this than some random generic indie pop album from a one-hit-wonder band.
JAY Z
4/5
Some great producers worked on this one. Classic album.
The Zombies
3/5
Outside of Time of the Season it's pretty meh. I wanted to like it more than I actually did.
The White Stripes
3/5
I think it's good but not great. Based of this alone I don't understand all the hype about The White Stripes, but from what I saw on Spotify this doesn't look to be their most popular album.
The Byrds
3/5
I like music of the 60s but I thought this was just alright.
David Bowie
3/5
Maybe I'm just not a big Bowie guy. This was much better than The Next Day though.
Bob Dylan
3/5
I think this was a bit longer than it needed to be.
Steely Dan
5/5
Not the first time I listened to this and will not be the last. Love this album.
R.E.M.
3/5
Haven't listened to much REM outside the hits. Pretty solid album here.
Sonic Youth
2/5
Maybe I'm just not feeling very punky today. I'd always heard good things about Sonic Youth but this wasn't really for me. Kool Thing brought me back to my parents basement in 2007ish playing Guitar Hero 3.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Who knew the Come on Eileen guys had more hits.
The Soft Boys
2/5
Not my kinda album. They seem like a generic mix of a bunch of different bands tbh.
Beatles
4/5
Can't help but compare it to early Stones albums. I liked it, but this confirms that I am more of a Stones fan. Still a solid album though.
Dire Straits
3/5
The album peaks early with Money for Nothing and Walk of Life. Seems to drop off after that.
The Go-Betweens
3/5
Not really doing it for me. It's not bad, just not my genre.
Deep Purple
3/5
I was really digging it at first but then seemed to plateau. Not their best album but you can tell the foundations are there for much better work.
Q-Tip
4/5
Q-Tip is always so smooth with it.
Beatles
5/5
A classic and widely regarded as one of the great albums of all time for a reason.
Eminem
5/5
Dark album with bits of humor sprinkled throughout. I've always loved the way he bends words. Probably his best album imo.
Incubus
3/5
I was close to giving it a 4 but not quite. Drive is still a banger though.
Anita Baker
3/5
MF DOOM with a real clean sample on that first track (and apparently at least one other one too). I love when an old soul album pops up and there's little easter eggs.
Overall the album is fine though.
1/5
This gets a 1/5 for the Satisfaction cover alone. The rest of the album was pretty bad too, but that was a particular low point of the album.
David Bowie
2/5
After listening to 3 Bowie albums I feel that I can safely say I'm not much a fan. He was very influential and important for music as a whole, but not my style.
Beck
3/5
This is a tough one to review. I didn’t find it that enjoyable but it is still a beautifully arranged album. Some very nice segments throughout the album, just not really my style.
Pavement
3/5
Eh, I’m pretty indifferent towards this one. Nothing particularly good or bad.
The Killers
5/5
I’m glad I listened to this with my good headphones on. The whole first half is bangers that are still hits 20 years later and I really enjoyed the back half of songs I wasn’t as familiar with. The bass player was in his bag throughout this whole album. I expected to like it, didn’t expect to love it. Great album.
Cee Lo Green
4/5
This lands a somewhere between a 3 and 4 for me. Rounded up because there’s a few songs that are certified bangers.
3/5
I think it's the best of the Bowie albums I've listened to. I'd always heard great things about this album but it was just alright in my opinion.
David Bowie
2/5
After 5 Bowie albums (and counting) - can confirm it's not my style. I don't really get all the hype for his music.
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
3/5
I liked the album. Not something I would normally put on but it was a pleasant listen.
The Byrds
3/5
Classic 60s stuff here.
The Jam
3/5
I agree with another review that they're very similar to other Brit bands of the era. Some of those bass lines be groovy fr tho.
Arcade Fire
3/5
Nice album but about expected for indie rock.
Moby
3/5
Good ambient music but that's about it for me.
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Some great stuff on here. Will listen again.
LTJ Bukem
2/5
If I was younger and on drugs at a party, this would be more highly rated.
Beatles
4/5
Very solid album. Some certified classics on here.
The Doors
4/5
I've been thinking I should get into The Doors more. This album confirmed that.
Yes
3/5
Overall just some regular classic rock. Not a good sign when the first song is the highlight of the album though.
Tears For Fears
4/5
Kind of a banger here.
Aerosmith
3/5
Pretty fun album. I'd only ever heard their hits before so it was nice to give a full album a listen.
Talking Heads
3/5
I like Talking Heads but was a bit underwhelmed by this one.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
A few songs didn't do much for me but there's still some real heat on here. The highs are very high on this one.
Steely Dan
4/5
I really just can't get enough Steely Dan. Not my favorite album of theirs, but still a really good album.
Germs
2/5
Feels very ahead of it's time. A bit too hardcore for me but still cool to hear some very early, very raw hardcore punk. I don't think I'll listen again but glad I heard it once.
Little Richard
4/5
Quite fun album tbh. The dancefloors in the late 50s must have been on fire with this one.
Spacemen 3
2/5
I don't think I'm in the right state of mind to fully appreciate this one. Since my psychedelic drug days are behind me, I don't think I'll ever be in the right state of mind to fully appreciate this one.
Lauryn Hill
4/5
A bit too long and too many low points to be a 5. Too bad this was the only solo album she put out.
Prince
4/5
Prince brought the heat.
Donovan
3/5
I like the folksy vibe but a bit boring tbh.
Laibach
2/5
What an unexpected ride. This one seemed to be a few actual good songs packaged around a bunch of super artistic type music. I'm battling with defining whether I liked this one or not. Can't say I would listen again, but this is another album that deserves to be on this list solely for the uniqueness of it.
Tom Waits
2/5
Feels like a soundtrack to a Tim Burton film.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
I see why the Dude was concerned about getting his Creedence back.
Count Basie & His Orchestra
4/5
With the album cover and a release year of 1958 I wasn't sure what to expect but boy it was a great surprise. Not something I'd normally listen to but it was great.
The Isley Brothers
4/5
Love all the hip hop samples taken from this album. Funky jam here, will probably listen again.
Red Snapper
2/5
There's a time and place for this album. I think it's in the basement of a grungy rave in the late 90s/early 00s. Can confirm the time and place isn't at my desk in 2025 looking at a spreadsheet.
The Rough and The Quick deserves a shout out though. Not because it was a great song, but because the content was unexpected and gave me a laugh.
Le Tigre
3/5
Not particularly good, not bad. Just not quite for me.
DJ Shadow
3/5
A bit hit and miss for me. Some songs were on the boring side.
Beatles
3/5
While My Guitar Gently Weeps is the highlight. Overall it's too long for my taste.
Isaac Hayes
3/5
Hard to believe this was Chef. Genuine baby making music. Some of the songs dragged on for far too long though.
Jazmine Sullivan
2/5
There are albums on this list that I don't really enjoy but I agree that they belong on the "Albums to Hear Before You Die" list.
Unfortunately, I didn't much enjoy this and don't quite understand how it made the list. It feels generic.
Neil Young
3/5
I like Neil Young. I think he's a very talented musician and writes some great songs...but was there nobody in the studio that said "hey maybe don't try and hit those high notes" ? Not his best work imo but still a fine album.
Blondie
3/5
Two classics on here but overall it was just an alright album.
Beatles
3/5
Pretty indifferent towards this one. Some classics on here but the rest was pretty meh.
Jungle Brothers
3/5
The production on here is a real sign of the times. Some of the samples used in these songs are crazy. I liked it overall but didn't love it.
Supergrass
3/5
Overall I thought it was an okay album. Alright is the highlight, wasn't expecting to get something from the Clueless soundtrack this morning but it was a welcome surprise.
Tom Waits
3/5
If you told me Tim Burton was an alter ego of Tom Waits I'd believe you.
Sigur Rós
1/5
One thing is for certain - I listened to the album. I can't recall a memorable moment of it, but I listened. This is the definition of ambient music.
MGMT
4/5
I'd always heard this was a solid album but never gave it a listen. I really enjoyed it, a few nostalgia songs mixed in with some good ones I'd never heard.
Fiona Apple
3/5
I enjoyed the first half more than the 2nd half. Overall I enjoyed the album though, will be listening to some more of her work.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
2/5
This was an experience! This is the kind of album this list was made for. It was fun for a couple songs, but I didn't need 90 minutes of it.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
The story telling on each song makes it seem like it would be fun to listen to on a long car ride.
Duran Duran
3/5
For some reason I misread the band name as Devo and thought to myself "ahh shit I'm not looking forward to this."
Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be Duran Duran.
The War On Drugs
3/5
Red Eyes is a banger but the rest were new to me. They're quite pleasant, I'll probably add them to the rotation.
Goldie
1/5
Seems to be quite a bit of electronica on this list. I don't get the appeal, much of this just seemed like noise. It seemed to keep dragging on and it was a struggle to get as far as I did.
Brian Eno
2/5
Some albums transcend time but this one felt stuck in it.
George Harrison
3/5
Some good songs on here but the whole thing is just too dang long. If some of these were left out of the album it might've been a 4.
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
I've never been much a fan of them outside their hits but I didn't realize that many of their hits came from this album.
Prince
2/5
Not the album for me. Its no 1999.
Queen
2/5
I'm only lukewarm on Queen and this album did not convince me I'm wrong for it.
Animal Collective
2/5
I wouldn't say I needed to hear this before my death.
Sleater-Kinney
3/5
I can get into punk rock but I thought this one was just alright.
Pixies
3/5
Where is My Mind is the best on the album by a long shot. The rest was just okay.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Not my favorite album on the list but it's fine. Nothing particularly great or bad about it.
Rush
4/5
Rush brings it.
Cowboy Junkies
2/5
I think it was just too slow for me to find it enjoyable. No change in tempo to keep it interesting for me, just slow. Lead singers voice is nice and I enjoyed a couple portions of songs, but I don't think any song stood out to me as something to go back and listen to.
Richard Hawley
2/5
At least he's better than Leonard Cohen
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4/5
Really enjoyed this one to be honest.
Black Sabbath
4/5
Wild that this came out in 1970. They're definitely trend setters, this album was pretty solid.
The Divine Comedy
1/5
Not sure exactly what I just listened to tbh. The real divine comedy was that i listened to the whole thing.
The Stooges
3/5
Not bad for early punk rock. It's usually not my style but I thought it was enjoyable enough.
Big Star
2/5
An interesting listen for sure. Nature Boy sounds like it was an unused track from Sweeney Todd. Bit annoying that a handful of songs are not available on Spotify.
Jeff Buckley
3/5
Overall decent. "Lover, You Should've Come Over" bumped it up to a 3.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Who knew I was a Led Zeppelin fan.
Queen
3/5
Not really the biggest fan of Queen overall tbh. I didn't dislike the album, but I also didn't love it.
Eagles
4/5
I've got to say I disagree with the Dude, I enjoy The Eagles.
4/5
Unexpected banger of an album
Curtis Mayfield
2/5
Giving this a 2 because it was 35 minutes of edging me. I was excited when I saw it was a Curtis Mayfield album but this left me wanting more the whole time. I had to listen to the extended version of Move on Up to get me there before I could move on with my day.
Foo Fighters
3/5
Felt sort of like a bland rock album. This gets bumped to a 3 after reading a little about it, pretty cool that Grohl did all the instruments for the recording.
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Not my favorite Tribe album but boy is this slick.
The Everly Brothers
3/5
A couple bops on here. These guys were real thirsty for some women though wow.
The Beach Boys
3/5
Crazy that this album came up today considering that Brian Wilson passed away yesterday. Feels like the right time to listen to the Beach Boys. They have a really iconic sound. A bit dated, but I'll never complain when someone throws them on.
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Starting off with Purple Haze really set the tone. A fine experience, indeed.
The Velvet Underground
2/5
I went from "oh nice, an album that I haven't listened to but have heard good things about" to "what the heck is even this" pretty quickly.
Throwing Muses
3/5
Unfortunately not on Spotify and the YouTube playlist I found didn't have all the songs. From what I heard I thought it was pretty good.
Sufjan Stevens
3/5
I liked the first half but the back fell flat.
Buck Owens
4/5
This is my kinda country music. Very fine album, especially liked ending on Act Naturally.
AC/DC
3/5
Good but not quite great. Somewhere between a 3 and a 4 for me.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
Can't say I was excited to listen to a 4th Leonard Cohen album. At least it seemed like he tried to make music here. I still didn't like it, but it's by far the best of his albums that I listened to.
Missy Elliott
3/5
Missy and Timbaland are a smooth combo. A few bops on here but overall it wasn't my favorite project. Close to a 4 for me but not quite there.
Cypress Hill
4/5
Such a unique style. I have vague memories of seeing them in 2010. Really solid album overall here.
Grateful Dead
2/5
I like Dead but this wasn't great. Maybe it's one of those "you had to be there" things...
Green Day
4/5
Pretty good album here. Has some range but still brings good punk from start to finish.
Elliott Smith
2/5
Boring
Sabu
3/5
I like these sorts of albums being peppered throughout this list. Whoever was working the bongos was crushing it.
The Last Shadow Puppets
3/5
I thought a few songs were okay but it was a very plain, middle of the road album for me.
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
Fun album here. I wouldn't say I loved it, but this is the kind of stuff I love popping up on this list.
Bob Dylan
4/5
A light 4, but better than a 3. A few jams on here that have stood the test of time.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
I like early Stones work. Not my favorite album of this era for them but still quite good.
Soundgarden
3/5
I thought this was pretty good but nothing great. A few hits on here, it's somewhere between a 3 and 4 for me.
Nirvana
5/5
I'm not mad at another excuse to listen to this album. I've listened to this several times and it's a banger from start to finish. My only gripe with the album is on the song Come As You Are - Kurt was lying to the listening audience, he clearly had a gun (or maybe that was just Courtney Love who had the gun).
3/5
Giving this a 3 because I respect how influential they were for the genre. That's definitely clear after giving this a listen. They get no higher score because I don't think the music was that good.
Sade
4/5
This album was so smooth that I didn't even walk while listening to it, I simply glided.
Ella Fitzgerald
3/5
Honestly I only listened to a little bit of this one. She has a beautiful voice and the music was nice. I've got to cap a 3-hour album at 3 stars though, don't nobody got time for that.
New Order
2/5
New wave really isn't my thing I guess.
The Clash
3/5
For some reason this didn't really move the needle for me. I thought it was fine, but nothing to swoon over.
The Offspring
4/5
Not my favorite album of theirs, but still quite good.
The Specials
3/5
For some reason I always assumed ska was more of a 90s thing. A couple fine songs on here but not quite my style.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
A pretty solid album here. I didn't like it as much as the previous Springsteen album but still good.
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
Meh. Bit too slow for what I'm looking for when I put on Springsteen.
John Lennon
2/5
This album is like when you spot a hot chick in a dimly lit bar and think "oh man i've gotta talk to her" but then when you see her up close you realize she's not attractive.
The Black Crowes
3/5
Hard to Handle is definitely the main attraction here. Rest of the album is fine I guess.
Miles Davis
4/5
There's something about hearing a few masters play their instruments together. As far as jazz goes, this brings the heat.
Metallica
3/5
Probably not my favorite Metallica, but still pretty good.
Fairport Convention
2/5
Very meh. Only one decent song really.
Can
3/5
A decent jam album.
The Kinks
3/5
Not quite a 4 for me but still an enjoyable album. Ending with Waterloo Sunset was a nice surprise
Big Brother & The Holding Company
4/5
Gotta say I enjoyed this one. I didn't know Janis Joplin was in this band before her solo career. I enjoy her vocals.
Public Enemy
3/5
Better than I was expecting tbh. I hadn't listened to this before but thought it was pretty enjoyable. I may give it another listen down the road but I don't see this as something I'll keep on repeat.
Roxy Music
2/5
My stepdad had this album and for years I just assumed he didn't let me listen to it because of the cover. Now I know he was just protecting me from the music.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Overall it was decent. Not my favorite Neil Young work, but still pretty good. Not sure I'll return to this one but it was enjoyable enough.
3/5
Pretty indifferent towards this one. Felt pretty generic to me tbh.
Television
3/5
Not sold on the lead singer but this was a decent listen.
The Beach Boys
3/5
Classic Beach Boys album. A few bona fide hits on here, but outside of those I wasn't feeling it too much.
The Beta Band
2/5
Not quite my cup of tea m8 innit
Steely Dan
5/5
What an album. I've listened to it so many times but I welcome another excuse to give it a listen.
Robbie Williams
3/5
Angels reminds me of the glorious Spurs run to a Europa League trophy with Big Ange. I'm lovin' big Ange instead.
Rest of the album was fine enough.
Michael Jackson
4/5
Classic album. Still a bunch of hits even 40+ years later.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Pretty lukewarm on this one. It's a soft 3.
M.I.A.
3/5
A bit surprised by this one. At one point in the album I was considering a 4, but the back half dropped off in quality a bit. Still pretty enjoyable overall, it's unique.
Depeche Mode
2/5
This one didn't really do it for me. This was kind of like a more drab Tears for Fears.
The Boo Radleys
1/5
I like the band name but it didn't take long for me to realize I wasn't going to like this album. I feel like they're trying hard to make something beautiful but it just didn't land.
Aretha Franklin
4/5
Wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did. Something about it is so soothing. Really nice album, will probably listen again.
The Temptations
3/5
A stronger 3 than some but wasn't at that next level for me. Enjoyable album.
Tim Buckley
3/5
Just alright but some cool sections. I read his Wikipedia and the guy kinda sounds like a POS.
Simon & Garfunkel
2/5
Overall it just didn't do much for me.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
CCR always brings it. If I had this on tape I'd be sure to keep it somewhere safe, probably in my briefcase with my business papers. That would ensure that nobody could steal it.
3/5
I feel like this album wanted to be a 4, it was close and had many great elements but for some reason it just seemed to fall a little short. V funky though.
Wu-Tang Clan
5/5
Listened before, will listen again. Such a classic album.
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
This was a fun listen, whole lot of energy here. Nice and quick too so I'll probably listen again.
The Slits
2/5
Early punk aint my thing bruv
fIREHOSE
2/5
It wasn't bad, but I didn't enjoy it. Entirely forgettable even a couple hours after listening to it.
R.E.M.
3/5
The singer has such a unique voice. Overall decent though.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
4/5
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this album. Some classics on this one.
The Byrds
3/5
About what I expected. Enjoyable enough.
Massive Attack
3/5
I enjoy trip hop but this felt pretty plain.
David Holmes
2/5
Seems like the kind of music I'd make if I was trying to figure out how to use the drum machine.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
2/5
For as much as I like punk music, post punk just doesn't do it for me.
Pixies
3/5
This one is somewhere between a 3 and a 4 for me. I enjoyed it but didn't love it.
The Roots
3/5
There were portions of this I really enjoyed and others I was pretty lukewarm about. Was expecting more from this one tbh since I enjoy other Roots albums.
Culture Club
3/5
Karma Chameleon is a banger but aside from that nothing really got me moving.
Paul Simon
3/5
A bit underwhelming for what I'd hoped.
Marty Robbins
4/5
Giving me Dark Tower vibes. Is this who the Gunslinger was following through the desert?
Metallica
3/5
Title song is obviously a banger but the rest of the album was just alright.
The The
3/5
I think I enjoyed this more than I care to admit despite not being a big 80s music fan.
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Liked it, didn't love it.
Madonna
2/5
Not awful but also not something I'd willingly listen to again
4/5
Far more enjoyable than I was expecting.
Lou Reed
4/5
Can't believe this is the same guy that did Mambo #5. What range he's got (jk jk)
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Yeah it was pretty good. The length of the album is crazy though.
Stevie Wonder
4/5
My favorite Stevie album that I've listened to so far.
The The
3/5
Fun enough but overall just alright.
Radiohead
4/5
Gotta say I enjoyed this one, especially Paranoid Android and Karma Police. Not my first listen through.
Adele
4/5
She's got such an incredible voice. Very good album, this.
The Strokes
4/5
I was prepared for a pretty mediocre album since I'm not huge on their singles but this was much more enjoyable than I expected.
Linkin Park
3/5
This was a refreshing blast from the past.
Sex Pistols
3/5
Can't believe they only had one studio album. Very punk rock of them tbh.
John Coltrane
2/5
I recognize the pure talent, but this was a little too free form for me.
The Allman Brothers Band
3/5
Live albums don't do much for me, though this would have been a fun one to be at.
Dirty Projectors
2/5
This one wasn't for me. Gets a 2 because there was one song that was fine.
Paul McCartney and Wings
4/5
Gotta say I enjoyed this as a whole more than I thought I would.
Dusty Springfield
3/5
About what I expected. Overall decent.
Peter Gabriel
2/5
Maybe I'm just not a Pete Gabriel guy but I can live with that fact. Sledgehammer and In Your Eyes are the only enjoyable songs off this one for me.
Green Day
3/5
I was expecting to like this more than I did. Dookie was a better album imo.
Jethro Tull
3/5
Pretty good, don't know if it's something I will go back and listen to again but it was enjoyable.
The Doors
4/5
Love this album. My kinda style.
2/5
It was fine background music I guess.
3/5
A couple classics on here but I'm just not much of a U2 guy.
R.E.M.
3/5
About what I expected. Not bad, not great.
Aimee Mann
3/5
Liked it more than I expected to, but tbf I wasn't expecting much.
Supertramp
3/5
My dad was a big fan back in the day but I don't see the appeal.
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
3/5
I don't know what level is above conscious rap but this is there. A younger me would have probably loved this, now I just find it depressing that much going on in the country hasn't changed much in 30 years.
Parliament
3/5
An unexpected sample from a Snoop Dogg song is always a welcome surprise. I like the funk but some of those songs were a little too funky. Would be heat at the club though.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
A very solid album, but not among my favorites from the Stones.
Booker T. & The MG's
3/5
The title track is iconic, the rest of the album is meh.
Björk
2/5
I remember hearing hype around Bjork when I was a kid. I can't imagine it was for this album though. Too much of an ethereal vibe for me.
Barry Adamson
2/5
That was really unique. I didn't think it was great, but it was interesting. I'd take it over many other albums on this list (looking at you, Leonard Cohen).
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Back in high school my buddy and I went to a bunch of Wailers concerts, their live shows are awesome. Once my mother grew suspicious of us and caught us trying to sneak some tequila before going to one of those concerts. She took the tequila, but still let us go to the show. And it was an incredible concert.
Their recorded albums don't hit as much as the live shows, but this one really brought back some memories.
Neil Young
3/5
I'm teetering between a 3 and 4 for this one, which makes me lean towards 3. Towards the higher end of the other I rated a 3 though.
Cream
4/5
This one had a lot of heat. Cream brings it.
Kate Bush
3/5
About what I expected. Not my favorite genre but a fine album.
N.W.A.
4/5
Such an influential group and album. I am glad I did not grow up in Compton.
Frank Zappa
4/5
This album slaps. Gotta listen to more Zappa. The only thing keeping this from a 5 was that a few songs carried on a bit too much.
Screaming Trees
3/5
This was the very definition of "okay".