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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
5 3.12 +1.88
Synchronicity
The Police
5 3.4 +1.6
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
5 3.41 +1.59
Murmur
R.E.M.
5 3.42 +1.58
Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5 3.47 +1.53
Rio
Duran Duran
5 3.5 +1.5
Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
5 3.63 +1.37
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
5 3.69 +1.31
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
5 3.7 +1.3
The Stranger
Billy Joel
5 3.86 +1.14

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Kid A
Radiohead
1 3.71 -2.71
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
1 3.61 -2.61
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
1 3.61 -2.61
The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
1 3.5 -2.5
On The Beach
Neil Young
1 3.45 -2.45
The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
1 3.45 -2.45
Amnesiac
Radiohead
1 3.42 -2.42
Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
1 3.38 -2.38
At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
1 3.36 -2.36
Be
Common
1 3.35 -2.35

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Bruce Springsteen 3 5
Beatles 3 4.67
Nirvana 2 5

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Radiohead 3 1.33
Yes 2 1
John Martyn 2 1
Iggy Pop 2 1.5
Elvis Presley 2 1.5
The Kinks 2 1.5

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Neil Young 4, 1
Wilco 4, 1

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Sulk by The Associates

There is a reason you have heard of Human League, Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, David Bowie, Heaven 17, Depeche Mode, ABC, XTC, Thompson Twins, Flock of Seagulls, OMD, Ultravox, Erasure, etc etc - and NEVER heard of these guys.

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Jan 22 2023

Great way to start. Obvious life-time icon tracks here. Not something I would listen to every day but very happy to finally hear it in full.

Violator by Depeche Mode
Jan 23 2023

Would love to give this 3.5 - so close to a 4... An album I missed at the time (there was a bit going on in 93...), but enjoyed the chance to visit it now. Oh heck, factor in 101 and its a 4.

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jan 24 2023

Great album. Definitely worthy of 3.5. Just not a 4 for me.

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Jan 25 2023

Great debut - 2 or 3 songs probably still in every setlist till this day. Apparently Steve Harris was always that good.

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Jan 26 2023

Never been a big Billy Joel fan, just never got it. Never liked pop singles like Tell Her and Start the Fire. But. Now I am an old fart and know where the Mets colours come from, listening to the first half a dozen tracks from Stranger. I get it now.

Suede by Suede
Jan 27 2023

Nice to revisit this after all these years where it's not One Of Many flowing into the studio. 3.5

Nevermind by Nirvana
Jan 28 2023

Coming into this I had no idea if I was going to give it 3 or 5. Played and heard it sooooo many times a lot of it's lost its edge. But jumping over Spirit and starting listening with Bloom made it an easy 5. It changed the fucking world.

Fragile by Yes
Jan 29 2023

Nope. just can't do mediocre prog-rock.

Street Life by The Crusaders
Jan 30 2023

Not heard of these guys before but very much enjoyed this. 3.5

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Jan 31 2023

Always been a fan of Joan but don't think I was ever able to go back to some of the older stuff. Nice.

Sunshine Superman by Donovan
Feb 01 2023

For some reason I didn't hate it like I wanted to.

New Forms by Roni Size
Feb 03 2023

This was OK but I found most of it pretty average and forgettable.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Feb 04 2023

5/5 for Seven Nation Army. But the rest of White Stripes has alway just been Meh to me. really wanted to get more out of this album.

Be by Common
Feb 05 2023

Didn't mind it but quickly became background dull noise. Another "rapper of the month" putting out same dull urban crap.

One World by John Martyn
Feb 05 2023

Not very interesting.

Machine Head by Deep Purple
Feb 06 2023

All just a bit of a yawn really.

Feb 07 2023

Kinda expected this to be an automatic 5, I almost gave it 3. Brilliant at their best, much of it felt like filler. Can't say I am a huge Beatles fan, but I do respect them. Probably first time listening to this in entirety. Dunno - just expected more from the songs I hadn't heard 1000 times before.

Snivilisation by Orbital
Feb 08 2023

Just found this very disappointing compared to their earlier work. Felt like an AI Musak compilation of some decent Orbital songs.

Paris 1919 by John Cale
Feb 09 2023

Very tedious.

Feb 10 2023

Probably a 2.5 for me but feeling soft after a couple of 1's. Great to actually hear Steve Winwood in this environment with a decent band. I liked his solo stuff but was completely overwhelmed with the radio play of it.

Welcome To The Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Feb 11 2023

One of my all time favourites. No idea how a band puts this together for their first release. Brilliant.

Cross by Justice
Feb 13 2023

Kept reminding me of Underworld and early Prince which can't be a bad thing.

Yeezus by Kanye West
Feb 14 2023

Not even listening to this fool just in case he gets the $0.0003 for it.

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Feb 15 2023

Still think she was massively over-rated. But this was pretty good to listen to without the hype behind it.

Vespertine by Björk
Feb 16 2023

Beautiful album.

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Feb 17 2023

Nice album. Steady beat.

Feb 18 2023

The boy could write a great pop song. Does drag out a bit - probably trying to fill the 80 min CD.

Feb 19 2023

Hmm genuinely thought I would like this more. Much like in the 80's though, I found myself wanting to skip over the filler to the main songs.

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Feb 20 2023

Initially thought this might be a 4, couple of all time classic songs. But the rest didn't do much for me.

Heartattack And Vine by Tom Waits
Feb 21 2023

He's pretty bloody good isn't he. No idea why I don't listen to tom as much as I used too.

Something/Anything? by Todd Rundgren
Feb 22 2023

I assume this ended at some point... Needs a Mr Steinman and Mr Loaf to carry this kind of thing off.

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Feb 23 2023

Almost felt like a trick question - Is it epic? Or just a bit crap? Hmm, can't deny title track and Passenger, but the rest a bit meh.

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Feb 24 2023

Excruciating almost perfection.

Synchronicity by The Police
Feb 25 2023

Wasn't a fan of this when I first heard it - just a bit too different. But came to love it and the new direction. Fantastic cap of an album for such a diverse band.

The Contino Sessions by Death In Vegas
Feb 26 2023

DJ concept albums. Surely we are not encouraging this???

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Feb 27 2023

Pure pop. Pure perfection. Celebrate the 2 minute pop song!

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Feb 28 2023

Brilliant set of songs sequenced to take you on a journey. Never really got tired of listening to this album and all the singles from it.

Tical by Method Man
Mar 01 2023

Normally don't mind east-coast rap but this just didn't do it for me

The Gilded Palace Of Sin by The Flying Burrito Brothers
Mar 02 2023

One point for Country and Western but bonus point for the best name on the list so far.

The Specials by The Specials
Mar 03 2023

Knee's up! Respect to those that came before.

Pyromania by Def Leppard
Mar 04 2023

I remember getting this (and then Hysteria) when they first came out and wondering what the rest of the world was waiting for. 12 months later.... Probably a 3.5 but just for giggles I am going to round up for a change. Because Photograph.

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Mar 06 2023

Like most Stones albums - a couple of all time iconic songs, and a bunch of others to round it out.

Locust Abortion Technician by Butthole Surfers
Mar 07 2023

I loved Pepper and we played the crap out of it. But even back then I couldn't find much else to like.

Deloused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta
Mar 08 2023

Didn't grab me at first I think there is something there I will enjoy again.

Murmur by R.E.M.
Mar 09 2023

The funny bit is where I would give this anything other than a 5. Blessed to have known them forever.

There's A Riot Goin' On by Sly & The Family Stone
Mar 10 2023

Listened to a lot of Sly over the year - mostly Hits collections as they have put out some bangers. Heard this one a fews. I like it but it's not something I would revisit much over an Essentials playlist.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Mar 11 2023

Never really listened to much Black Sabbath. I think the avatar of Ozzie always put me off. But I enjoyed this and obviously sets up everything to come.

Moondance by Van Morrison
Mar 12 2023

Not a fan, but not terrible.

Live! by Fela Kuti
Mar 13 2023

Have listened to these guys quite a few time and always enjoyed it.

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Mar 14 2023

Did not grow on me :)

System Of A Down by System Of A Down
Mar 15 2023

First time really listening to the band. Heard them lots before here and there but never really went out of my way. Enjoyed it.

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Mar 16 2023

Always liked the pop of JMC. We played the heck out of Automatic, especially Head On. Great debut album this.

Solid Air by John Martyn
Mar 17 2023

Barely better than his first album on here. Actually, not really. Very dull. Amazing he gets two listings and others get none.

Germfree Adolescents by X-Ray Spex
Mar 18 2023

Started really fun and fresh but Jesus it got annoying after a while. 15-20 mins of this would be perfect and 3.

Damaged by Black Flag
Mar 19 2023

Only the really bad-ass kids at school would listen to Black Flag and Damage. I was not one of them at the time, but I think I kinda wanted to be. Finally got into them during my very late nights on radio. Turn it up!

Rio by Duran Duran
Mar 20 2023

At first going in I thought, I've heard this a 1000 times, easy 3. Then mebbe it's a 4? Hell is it a 5? Can't think of a more perfect example of 80's UK pop. I know every one of these songs backwards (Hi, Kylie), even though I was a Howard Jones / Spandau fan at the time. Not to mention the videos. (Small trivia - they recently found the girl from the cover. Great story - I always figured she was just a made up pic) Yeah - it's a damn 5.

Mar 21 2023

Do I really have to listen to this muppet? Has to be in the top 5 overrated artists ever. Record is ok - can't help thinking it sounds like outtakes from Prince & NPG music from the 90's - and that's pretty bad if they didn't want to release it. For some reason, 2, not 1. I'm not happy about it.

Bert Jansch by Bert Jansch
Mar 22 2023

Even for a 60's folk muppet this guy is terribly boring.

The Next Day by David Bowie
Mar 23 2023

Didn't love it - Didn't hate it.

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento
Mar 24 2023

Nice. Didn't mind it. would have been happier stopping half way. Was edging a 3 until then.

Trio by Dolly Parton
Mar 25 2023

Not a huge country music fan but you can't help but respect these three and this terrific piece of work. I imagine for fans this would have been epic.

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Mar 26 2023

Think I first listened to this years ago. Probably liked it then but I definitely appreciated it more now. Great stuff.

Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
Mar 27 2023

Love me some Leonard but only listened to this album in full last year I think. Terrific stuff. Couple of all time gems on here.

Street Signs by Ozomatli
Mar 28 2023

Couldn't find this album so listened to the iTunes SoHo set. Liked it.

The Libertines by The Libertines
Mar 29 2023

Somehow missed these guys the first time round so first time listening to the album. I liked it. Reminded me of the early 90's UK pop (before Oasis fucked it up).

Savane by Ali Farka Touré
Mar 30 2023

Didn't hate it. Didn't love it.

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Mar 31 2023

Love me some Ella but just not a fan of the Gershins.

Revolver by Beatles
Apr 02 2023

Brilliant album. Probably my fav Beatles one so far. Looking forward to listening to Rubber Soul.

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
Apr 03 2023

Obviously hadn't heard this before. It's OK. All sounds a bit same same looking back. I know She's Not There very well. This was fine 60's brit pop. 2 seemed a bit harsh. 2.5

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Apr 04 2023

I didn't mind this. Country is not my things but I could appreciate this album. Unlikely to listen again but I do get Dolly.

In Our Heads by Hot Chip
Apr 05 2023

Enjoyed this a lot. Reminded me a bit of Underworld but a bit less intense.

All Hail the Queen by Queen Latifah
Apr 06 2023

I'll take my Queen over Dolly all day long. Still fresh today.

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley
Apr 07 2023

I had such hopes at Fever (4), but then the rest was just Elvis. I bet he didn't smash 70 Hot Wings with his comeback after the army.

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Apr 08 2023

Bookended by two classic 5's and enough in the middle to push it past a 3.5.

Guero by Beck
Apr 09 2023

I don't listen to enough Beck, but I enjoyed listening to this.

Odelay by Beck
Apr 10 2023

Weird to have two Beck albums back to back. Didn't enjoy this as much as Guero but still ok.

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley
Apr 11 2023

Wanted to like it. Some songs ok. Not so much the rest.

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Apr 12 2023

Enjoyed listening to the album. Never really clicked with these guys but do appreciate them.

Disintegration by The Cure
Apr 13 2023

Loooooong time Cure fan, but for whatever reason I never listened to Disintegration until almost 10 years after its release. No clue why. Even after listening to Wish / Show a bazillion times, never felt inclined to go back and listen to this. Knew all the singles of course, but not the album. The one day in 98 I was driving around Sydney as a sales rep, decided to finally listen to this, had it on in the car. I think finally 3-4 songs in and my brain just flipped on to what I had been casually listening to. I think I sat in the carpark of the Macquarie centre for another 30 mins just listening while I waited for my appointment inside. Probably one of my all time favourites - but I will love Wish, Bloodflowers, and Songs of a Lost World. But also - see Show if you can.

Wild Wood by Paul Weller
Apr 14 2023

Paul and Jam another artist I should probably listen more too

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Apr 15 2023

I listened to this a LOT during the 80's (even had the ZZ keyring for my car). I still listen to ZZ Top a bit but haven't really heard this album for years. Surprised me how much of the "album tracks" would fit in with their regular blues rock stuff, alongside the obvious pop-singles on this album. Back in the day I'd probably want to skip over them lol A surprisingly solid ZZ Top album.

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
Apr 17 2023

Enjoyed cruising through this.

Apr 18 2023

Enjoyed listening to this but was a bit similar to bands like Single Gun Theory who deserve waaaaay more attention.

Vento De Maio by Elis Regina
Apr 19 2023

Really enjoyed this. Was not expecting this out of 1972.

Bright Flight by Silver Jews
Apr 20 2023

Had such a nice run of albums that didn't suck. Over.

Pump by Aerosmith
Apr 21 2023

This album was such a big part of my living Sydney for a couple of years and still reminds me of people (ok, person) and places. Saw the last concert of the 2 year Pump tour in Sydney and it was terrible though - they were so burnt out. But otherwise great memories.

BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé
Apr 22 2023

I just find her so average and tedious. So overrated. There are no less than 6 versions of this album in iTunes. Why? I feel sorry for fans of these kinds of mega artists who just get abused by "editions: to generate false listens and income.

C'est Chic by CHIC
Apr 23 2023

Couple of all time classic songs and the rest is pretty good. Nile Rogers rocks.

Green by R.E.M.
Apr 24 2023

I never understood why Pop Song 89 was released in 88. Why not just call it Pop Song 88?? Such a mix of the past and what was to come for the band. Thought a lot about giving it a 5 but was more like a 4.5.

Face to Face by The Kinks
Apr 26 2023

Surely there are better Kinks albums to come?

Parallel Lines by Blondie
Apr 27 2023

Probably the first (only?) album of Mum and Dad's that I got into more than them. Loved Deb and Blondie.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Apr 28 2023

I got to know ELO as a kid thru Discovery / Time albums, and found this one years later via Doctor Who :) Such a great band and sound.

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Apr 29 2023

Utter nonsense. See also Tubular Bells.

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Apr 30 2023

Probably my fav Stones album from this list.

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
May 01 2023

Garbage. Why?

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods
May 02 2023

Boring. Tedious. Repetitive. How many ways can I say bad 60's folk crap that the list seems to love?

May 03 2023

Read the notes on the album and sounds like a bit of a messy recording. I get it's subsequence influence, but not on my like of country.

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
May 04 2023

I remember listening to this when Eileen first came out and wondering if they would be a one hit wonder or there was more to it. Well I don't think they had many more hits but I did enjoy the album.

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
May 05 2023

I know everyone gets excited about Arcade Fire but I find them pretty dull.

Slayed? by Slade
May 07 2023

This is not the Slade you're looking for... Slayed Alive is the way.

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
May 08 2023

Apart from the opening track, Mr Soul, the rest was pretty forgettable.

May 09 2023

No surprise one of the guys behind Sade is part of Maxwell. Great album. Definitely a "new" artist to explore.

Metallica by Metallica
May 10 2023

My opinion of Metallica hasn't changed much in 30+ years. Meh. But I will give this one point each for Sandman, Unforgiven, and Nothing Else. Mostly for Sandman and the Mariano.

Really hope someone at Ample Music or Last FM don't think that I meant to listen to this on purpose. Typical 90's pretend-punk garbage. Edit: Worked out how to delete their listened history in Last FM. Perks of being Pro - worth it.

The Idiot by Iggy Pop
May 12 2023

I was not expecting better from Iggy. I get why you put Lust for Life on this list, but a second album from the same year? Complete waste.

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
May 13 2023

Oh it's fine. Bonus point for reminding my of Broken / Fixed EP and the look on my program managers face when I played it at 2 in the afternoon.

Liquid Swords by GZA
May 15 2023

Umm... Yeah... It's fine. Just sounds like every other album from these guys. Backbeats and tunes are just cut and paste.

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
May 16 2023

Still remember getting the CD and trying to work out what couple of tracks we would rip to 8-track for the rest of the station to play. Think I ended up donating my CD for a couple of weeks for everyone to play. Such a great album. So glad I never got that wrapped up in it to get the tats though. 5.5

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan
May 17 2023

Know these songs all too well. No idea why though? Country radio growing up? Triple M Sydney? All of the above? Nice to hear the rest of the album. See - all country needs is a bit of jazz thrown in.

May 18 2023

Always had a complicated relationship with this album. Watched the performance on 9/MTV and initially felt a bit meh. Ignored it as just more Nirvana hype for a long time. But gradually began to appreciate it as you could look back at the journey I think everyone was taking over those 3-4 years. It's a significant document of wanting to be allowed to change but being pretty sure the world isn't going to let you. So maybe your life as such is completed?

21 by Adele
May 19 2023

First time listening to Adele. Have the feeling this album would really benefit from being a big fan of 19. Or at least listened to it. It's nice work, nothing spectacular for me.

Will The Circle Be Unbroken by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
May 20 2023

Actually kinda enjoyed listening to this. Could see me and some mates, with a six pack of good beer each, and staring into a fire for a night listening to this.

Harvest by Neil Young
May 22 2023

Probably enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. Not sure I have listened to Harvest before. I liked the story about the row boat. 4.5

Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
May 23 2023

Hadn't heard of these guys before. Didn't mind the album. Might seek out some more later.

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
May 24 2023

Somehow he has become a bit cool nowadays - I think some people think they are buying a Robbie Williams album with the cover photos... (Have we actually seen Morrissey and Robbie in the same room???) But he really is just miserable, and not in a good way.

May 26 2023

Added to list of bands to listen to more. Definitely fell through the cracks. Confused with band from WA? Really enjoyed listening to this a couple of times. Looking forward to a couple more of their on the list to come.

Woodface by Crowded House
May 27 2023

The Split Enz album we finally had to have? Love Tim but wasn't a fan of him muscling in on the House. But looking back, this is magic, mostly.

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
May 28 2023

You can like it if you want, and I respect that, but I will never listen to it again.

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
May 29 2023

This was a very nice surprise. I usually prefer a little sax with my jazz, but I can hang with Miles too. This is a great combination - great drums and the piano surprised me more than once. Terrific stuff.

Marcus Garvey by Burning Spear
May 30 2023

Actually thought this was pretty good. Honestly very different to what I was expecting from the cover - and I got the album title and band name mixed up lol Would love to hear the dub version of this.

Space Ritual by Hawkwind
May 31 2023

Born to Go is a helluva way to rip into a concert. Some great jam stuff here. Could do without the talkie talkie bits in-between but if I was ripped off my tits I'd probably be into it. Solid 3.5.

Black Metal by Venom
Jun 03 2023

So these guys are to blame?

The Predator by Ice Cube
Jun 04 2023

Didn't mind this. He must be getting old...

Abraxas by Santana
Jun 05 2023

I appreciate the dude, I really do. A pox on his family though for giving us Matchbox 20 forever. This was ok.

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
Jun 06 2023

Had no idea that DLR wasn't the first to combine Gigolo / Nobody. But shouldn't be too surprised as I know he is a huge fan of this sort of stuff. Not for me but it was a bit fun spending 1/2 hour in this world.

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Jun 09 2023

Really enjoyed listening to this album. What a banging collection of songs / everlasting hits. Brilliant performance from the GOAT.

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Jun 10 2023

Yay I got to listen to Appetite for my homework. Such a great album - delivered on every angry promise it made. To me Appetite was the end point of all the hair metal bands in the 80's, we had been building to this. And maybe the success of GNR opened the door for Grunge and what was next in the 90's.

Sound Affects by The Jam
Jun 11 2023

Enjoyed this, especially Pretty Green and Entertainment. But a lot of the anger is gone.

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
Jun 12 2023

Didn't want to rush getting past this album. Gave it a few listens while I'm here. Brilliant stuff.

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Jun 14 2023

A little (very) confused as to why this is listed here and not Breakfast in America? This was fine, but not great.

On The Beach by Neil Young
Jun 15 2023

Neil is a very tedious, very overrated, nutty old man.

Chris by Christine and the Queens
Jun 17 2023

Interesting album and artist. Kept drifting into Sade territory for me. Lovely French pop.

Sex Packets by Digital Underground
Jun 18 2023

Never wanted to rate something 0 more. I would actually consider looking into how I can remove this garbage from my play history on Apple Music. Certainly will be deleting from Last FM. Just .... ew.

Low-Life by New Order
Jun 19 2023

Like most New Order albums there are a couple of epic 5 star tracks, and the rest not so much. But this one holds up bit better than most. Was going to go 3 but deserves a 4.

The Man Who by Travis
Jun 20 2023

Didn't mind this. Didn't love it. Unlikely to come this way again.

Actually by Pet Shop Boys
Jul 07 2024

Some absolute career defining highlights (Rent, It's a Sin, Heart, and fine, What Have I Done to Deserve This). Songs I still listen to regularly nearly 40 years later. Some brilliant pop, important cultural messages, keeping strong to their identity without making it "the thing". Probably not as constantly great as the Please debut, or the Behaviour third album which I still think is their best, a damn good album. Currently #49 on my all time LastFM play list.

Very by Pet Shop Boys
Jul 08 2024

Definitely was not my favourite Pet Shop Boys album at the time, just couldn't get into it. Very different world in 1993. At the time I read so many great reviews for it though - just didn't click with me. But years later I would hear songs on compilations that I liked and many came from here. Can You Forgive Her, Wouldn't Normally Do, Liberation, Yesterday, Speak is a Sin, and the "hidden" Go West. But no Absolutely Fabulous!! Disco 2 - released the year after - was a great version of Very.

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Jul 10 2024

Probably haven't listened to Jimi Hendrix deliberately since I was a kid in the 70's (ditto Beatles for those taking notes)... Some moments of absolute brilliance, with lots of indulgence in-between. Kinda explains Princes first album a lot too...

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Jul 11 2024

OK FINE. I get it now. Happy Dave and Phil??

In It For The Money by Supergrass
Jul 13 2024

Always nice to meet another Michael Quinn... After reminding myself of the sporadic awesomeness from the albums and singles before and after this record, I listened to this LP. Um.... what? This is so meh. Terrific example of lazy 90's BritPop followup albums when no matter what you do, NME is going to suck your cock.

Dear Science by TV On The Radio
Jul 14 2024

I can see we are going to be very good friends... First new artist from this project that I will be adding to my favourites going forward.

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
Jul 15 2024

Longtime Coltrane fan, but I can definitely appreciate the work of Monk, Rollins, and Henry here.

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley
Jul 16 2024

I respect Elvis for his massive once in a generation influence for bringing rock and blues to the white masses. Dad loved him. Am I Elvis or Beatles fan? Alway Rolling Stones. To me this would be like some white guy covering Prince or James Brown.

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jul 18 2024

So many great originals mixed in with perfect covers done in their own way.

Pornography by The Cure
Jul 20 2024

Always found it hard to get into Pornography (and Faith) for some reason. Appreciate them both more the last few years as I have watched many live concerts on YouTube from the last tour, and live is where the indulgent magic happens with The Cure - especially for these songs.

D by White Denim
Jul 21 2024

Hadn't heard of these guys before but I liked the album. Plan to explore a bit more.

En-Tact by The Shamen
Jul 22 2024

I remember playing Move Any Mountain a lot when I first started DJ'ing (and of course Ebeneezer Goode). The rest of the album is "of its time" like this band always was. Good album but not something I will listen to again.

Moon Safari by Air
Jul 23 2024

Don't think I have ever listened to this album front to back. A little bit at a time is perfect. IE, about 2-3 tracks.

The Rise & Fall by Madness
Jul 24 2024

Is there a more successful UK band in the UK outside of The Beatles? Go ahead, I'll wait. The record of Madness is amazing. 15 out of their first 17 singles went top 10 in the UK - 33 Top 40 hits all time. All but one of their 13 studio albums went Top 20 (9 Top 10's, 6 Top 5), and their latest release in 2023 was their first #1. WTF? This would be the 4th and last of what most would call their classic records with \"silly fun songs\". Some classic songs, but mixed in with a lot of songs that probably came from cranking out 4 albums in 4 years and initially trying a \"concept\" album. The boys grew up.

Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
Jul 26 2024

Look, I've had to sit through a lot worse on this list in the few months I've been going through it.

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel
Jul 27 2024

Since listening to radio in the early 70's I feel like I've had this and other folky stuff forced onto me like it's the bestus thing ever. Nope. Still not a fan.

Bone Machine by Tom Waits
Jul 28 2024

Hmm just couldn't love it. I know in the past I have dived into Tom and enjoyed it - but looking at his albums now I can't think which ones or recognise anything really. Odd.

Queen II by Queen
Jul 29 2024

Keep working on it fellas. I think you could do ok with some more practice.

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Jul 30 2024

Very good. Great to listen to something like this having never dived into them before.

Young Americans by David Bowie
Jul 31 2024

Soul and funky Davie Bowie is my favourite David Bowie.

Aug 01 2024

Love the fact that something like this was the best selling album in 1973. Never heard of the band, know the songs, too much funk is barely enough.

Repeater by Fugazi
Aug 02 2024

Good stuff. But not for me.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Aug 03 2024

... and to the Cubs winning the World Series !!

Aug 05 2024

Crazy time. Much respect. Not really for me but still appreciate it.

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Aug 06 2024

Southern White Hillbilly 70's Rock wasn't my thing at the time, and certainly not now.

The Undertones by The Undertones
Aug 07 2024

Sweet, sweet, pop punk.

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Aug 08 2024

Kinda like Tom Waites, but without the talent.

Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney
Aug 10 2024

Mudhoney just never been my thing for whatever reason.

Run-D.M.C. by Run-D.M.C.
Aug 11 2024

Not my favourite rap / hip-hop album or artist but I respect the shit out of them. Probably remember this more for saving Adidas than anything else. First time proper listen in years.

Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers
Aug 12 2024

Probably 3-4 stars for the opening track and the albums to come. But two for this album.

Live / Dead by Grateful Dead
Aug 16 2024

Really wanted to like this.

Sulk by The Associates
Aug 17 2024

There is a reason you have heard of Human League, Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, David Bowie, Heaven 17, Depeche Mode, ABC, XTC, Thompson Twins, Flock of Seagulls, OMD, Ultravox, Erasure, etc etc - and NEVER heard of these guys.

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Aug 18 2024

Remember the good ol days when people just collected CD's to look part of the Cool Club and bands didn't have to depend on people actually listening to their music to make money? I give you Exhibit A.

Being There by Wilco
Aug 20 2024

Musics worst crime on itself - the 80 minute CD. These guys need an editor / producer who can say NO. Actually, 80 mins had nothing to do with it. I was well bored before then. Which is weird, because I have heard Wilco before an enjoyed them.

Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams
Aug 21 2024

First time really listening to Ryan I think.

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne
Aug 22 2024

Band reminds me a lot of Belle and Sebastian. Could do worse. A think a little bit goes a long way but I liked it.

Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons
Aug 25 2024

I have no idea how this scraped in a 2 - probably Emmylou.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Aug 26 2024

Another album I have never really put on to listen to. But excellent to hear a bit more of Motorhead.

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors
Aug 27 2024

Clearly didn't click with me today. Thought it might, but no. Initially I was going to give it a 2 but the more I listened...

Architecture And Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Aug 28 2024

Never a big OMD fan. Listening to this a couple of times didn't change that.

Atomizer by Big Black
Aug 29 2024

These are not love songs...

The Modern Dance by Pere Ubu
Aug 30 2024

So close to a 1 but I could hear the B52's and Talking Heads in there so...

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
Aug 31 2024

Sounded so familiar of the 70's rock on the radio growing up. In a good way for a change...

Sep 03 2024

Scream mumble and distort the lyrics. Take some old RHCP funk and slam it in behind. Turn your K around. Voila - instant wank noise for skater bois looking for something noisier.

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
Sep 04 2024

Oh so you invented British folk-rock. Well at least I know who to slap now.

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Sep 05 2024

Sadly, Graceland will appear higher on this list, I have no doubt.

Heavy Weather by Weather Report
Sep 06 2024

Been ages since I have heard this album.

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Sep 07 2024

Has there ever been a time in the last 50 years where someone hasn't said "Still feels appropriate today"? Bit sad that really. Great piece of work.

Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple
Sep 08 2024

I feel like her first couple of albums were not just more important, but better...

White Ladder by David Gray
Sep 09 2024

While I liked this album I think he gets way too complicated in later stuff.

Drunk by Thundercat
Sep 10 2024

Started really hopeful with some 70's funky sound. But quickly degenerated into some dull MOR songs Kool and the Gang rejected.

Phrenology by The Roots
Sep 11 2024

After the dull Thundercat, the Real Thing steps up.

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Sep 13 2024

Stay angry. Especially when people are shooting at you.

Sep 14 2024

Surprised (well, no, not really) how little I liked this

Pelican West by Haircut 100
Sep 15 2024

Important because it was a mediocre 82 New Wave album or it launched Nick Haywards haircut onto us? Either way...

A Little Deeper by Ms. Dynamite
Sep 16 2024

Enjoyed it. Was fun exploring her other songs too.

Graceland by Paul Simon
Sep 17 2024

You all know the rants against it. But two points for Al.

Younger Than Yesterday by The Byrds
Sep 18 2024

Usually not my thing but there guys did it best. Some great tracks here.

Vauxhall And I by Morrissey
Sep 20 2024

He is growing on me slowly....

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Sep 21 2024

Didn't mind this.

Let's Stay Together by Al Green
Sep 22 2024

Thought this was going to be a slam dunk 3, mebbee a 4. Caught me on an off day?

Let It Be by The Replacements
Sep 23 2024

Punk done dumb. Not my thing. Even the KISS cover is lazy AF.

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Sep 24 2024

Was initially excited to listen to a bit of CCR. But ultimately Proud Mary did it for me, not much else nowadays.

Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
Sep 27 2024

I think I will always favour Boy With The Arab Strap (5*) but they had to go here first.

In Rainbows by Radiohead
Nov 04 2024

Not as annoying as Kid A

Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder
Nov 05 2024

Gotta say as an overall piece, I was a left a little "meh". Surprised me. In a not great way.

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Nov 06 2024

Solid collection of some great songs. Still stands out.

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Nov 08 2024

Before Absolute Beginners there was Absolute Rubbish (sans Jean Genie). No wonder he killed off Ziggy months after this came out.

Penance Soiree by The Icarus Line
Nov 09 2024

Very nice Black Flag cover band...

Killing Joke by Killing Joke
Nov 10 2024

Gotta respect your elders. Really enjoyed getting into this and other stuff from them.

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Nov 11 2024

Again, because I'm in a good mood today.

Moby Grape by Moby Grape
Nov 13 2024

Took me a while to work out less than half the album is on Apple Music but even less to work out I didn't really care. Heard it all before.

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Nov 14 2024

Kinda forget how good / fresh these guys were for a brief moment. Same, sure, but different enough.

Pink Flag by Wire
Nov 16 2024

Who doesn't love a good 60 second punk song. Bless em.

Kid A by Radiohead
Nov 17 2024

Nope. Still think it's complete shite. What's the modern equivalent of everyone buying an album to put in their CD collection to look cool in case friends came over, but never actually listen to the thing. Radiohead hate streaming. But probably love vinyl collectors too.

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Nov 17 2024

More or less missed the whole Arcade Fire thing but everytime I sample a bit I enjoy it for what it is.

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Nov 18 2024

New artist to me. Big fan.

Music by Madonna
Feb 21 2025

Wasn't a huge fan of this album (Music and American Pie are terrible), but tracks like Don't Tell Me save it for me. 2.5, rounded up.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
May 19 2025

I had actually been in to Dire Straits / Mark Knoffler a bit before this came out, hence the pop sound of this made it a very different album. And also made it very hard for Dire Straits to be Dire Straits later on. I quickly liked it a lot - Walk of Life was my song to blast while I walked home from the bus after school. Latest Trick, Why Worry, Ride Across, Man Too Strong - were all kinda classic Dire Straits. My early fav was the title track which the world discovered later. And of course the video that changed everything.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
May 20 2025

Significant? I guess. Not for me today.

Movies by Holger Czukay
May 21 2025

Seriously WTF

American Pie by Don McLean
May 23 2025

I SO wanted to give this two stars, but dammit, Vincent.

May 24 2025

It's like The Wonder Stuff tried to make a pretty decent Coldplay album

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