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Germs
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5 | 2.53 | +2.47 |
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New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
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5 | 2.69 | +2.31 |
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Space Ritual
Hawkwind
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5 | 2.69 | +2.31 |
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Next
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
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5 | 2.71 | +2.29 |
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Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
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5 | 2.84 | +2.16 |
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Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
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5 | 2.85 | +2.15 |
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Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
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5 | 2.92 | +2.08 |
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Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
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5 | 2.93 | +2.07 |
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I Against I
Bad Brains
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5 | 2.94 | +2.06 |
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Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts
The Adverts
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5 | 2.96 | +2.04 |
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
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1 | 3.31 | -2.31 |
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
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1 | 3.29 | -2.29 |
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
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1 | 3.27 | -2.27 |
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69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
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1 | 2.85 | -1.85 |
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Vanishing Point
Primal Scream
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1 | 2.82 | -1.82 |
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
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2 | 3.64 | -1.64 |
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A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
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1 | 2.64 | -1.64 |
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
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2 | 3.63 | -1.63 |
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Stankonia
OutKast
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2 | 3.55 | -1.55 |
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Gorillaz
Gorillaz
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2 | 3.53 | -1.53 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| David Bowie | 7 | 4.43 |
| Steely Dan | 4 | 4.75 |
| Jimi Hendrix | 3 | 5 |
| Talking Heads | 3 | 4.67 |
| The Stooges | 2 | 5 |
| The Clash | 2 | 5 |
| The Undertones | 2 | 5 |
| Beatles | 6 | 4 |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 4.33 |
| Kate Bush | 3 | 4.33 |
| The Smiths | 3 | 4.33 |
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| Kanye West | 2 | 1.5 |
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Nas · 6 likes
4/5
4 out of 5. While not being a genre I have an interest in this was a pretty good album and lyrically it has a good flow. I can see why people find this album influential.
Favorite song: Memory Lane (Sittin' in da Park)
MC5 · 1 likes
5/5
5 out of 5, this is a great proto-punk album that should at least be listened to once.
James Brown · 1 likes
4/5
4 out of 5. This is how you do a love album.
The War On Drugs · 1 likes
3/5
3 out of 5. First time listen to this band. Good production here and good for melancholy moods.
Kanye West · 1 likes
1/5
0 out of 5. The same day this album came up Kanye doubled down on his praise for Hitler and Nazis.
1-Star Albums (13)
All Ratings
John Lennon
3/5
3 out of 5, first listen. More folksy than I thought it would be and it was good for a listen, but not sure if it'd play it in regular rotation. George Harrison still might have the best solo Beatles album I've listened to (as of 7/10/2024) Might be better as I get older.
Favorite song: Imagine
Least favorite song: I Don't Wanna Be A Soldier Mama
R.E.M.
4/5
4 out of 5, classic R.E.M. It's been a while, but Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite and Everybody Hurts are great songs. Overall good album, probably my third favorite of theirs.
Stevie Wonder
4/5
4 out of 5. First Stevie Wonder album I listened to from start to finish and it left a good first impression. I can see why people rated this one so highly online, good rhythm and melody that I can tell influenced a lot that came afterwards.
Favorite song: You and I (Blame it on the Sun comes in a very close second)
Least favorite song: Lookin' For Another Pure Love (hard pressed to pick this, no songs were bad)
Marvin Gaye
5/5
5 out of 5. The whole album sounds and feels cohesive and Gaye's voice is wonderful. Easy to see why it was included on this, and I'm sure many other's, top lists. Not a bad song on this album. Definitely an album to add to my collection in some way.
Favorite song: Keep Gettin' It On
The Stooges
5/5
5 out of 5. Listened to the 1997 Private Mix version, if it matters. Very influential album in one of my my favorite music genres. I think I listened to this one before but now I have a better appreciation for it's sound, which is silly because I feel like this album should have had more listens from me.
Favorite song: I Need Somebody
Least favorite: Again, there really isn't one, but if I had to pick it's probably be Penetration
Buena Vista Social Club
3/5
3 out of 5. First time listening to BVSC and while not usually into this style it was a fun listen.
Dire Straits
4/5
4 out of 5. It's not their first album but Money For Nothing and Walk of Life are there. So Far Away From Me is too.
Radiohead
4/5
4 out of 5. Having always had trouble getting into Radiohead I appreciate when their albums are more conventional. This was probably the most melodic album of theirs I listened to so far.
Favorite song: Fake Plastic Trees
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
5 out of 5, certified rock classic, nothing else to say that hasn't already. Also love that Stone Free and Purple Haze, JoJo references, are included on this album.
Favorite song: Hey Joe
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
3 out of 5. As important as blues is and how cool it was to hear it sung with a different language and with African influence it's not a genre for me but it'd be one I still recommend to others.
Nas
4/5
4 out of 5. While not being a genre I have an interest in this was a pretty good album and lyrically it has a good flow. I can see why people find this album influential.
Favorite song: Memory Lane (Sittin' in da Park)
Caetano Veloso
5/5
5 out of 5, first time listen. Loved the blend of bossa nova, pop, and psychedelia along with how soft his voice is while singing.
Bob Dylan
4/5
4 out of 5. First time listen. Bob Dylan and folk in general aren't really my thing. The rambling way he sings his lyrics can be fun and as a musician he's talented, but this wasn't written for me in mind.
Talking Heads
5/5
5 out of 5. An album that started it all for a great band with I think a great consistent output.
LL Cool J
3/5
3 out of 5. The beats are solid and make me feel weirdly nostalgic for the 90's, but it's unfortunately an album I can't see myself returning to.
Favorite song: 6 Minutes of Pleasure
Milton Nascimento
5/5
5 out of 5. Like a lot of these albums don't know what to expect going in but this double album was magnificent and I would consider adding this to my own personal collection. The bossa nova, folk, psychedelia, and mix of other styles is smooth and a joy to listen to.
MC Solaar
3/5
3 out of 5. The French language is beautiful and goes well with rap, but this is another album that just didn't click for me.
The White Stripes
3/5
3 out of 5. No hate and it's a solid rock album but for some reason I've never been able to get into Jack White or his music even though it feels like I should.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
5 out of 5. A quintessential classic rock album that while didn't quite stick out was solid all around.
Michael Jackson
4/5
4 out of 5. Didn't know this album had so many bangers like Beat It too. The production value throughout was my favorite part of the whole thing.
The Mars Volta
4/5
4 out of 5. This certainly carries an early 2000's sound but not in a bad way, and I do like albums that tell stories.
Dirty Projectors
3/5
3 out of 5. It's a unique album with beautiful staccato singing but doesn't grab my attention otherwise.
Favorite song: Two Doves
Steely Dan
5/5
5 out of 5. Full bias here but nearly every track on this album is amazing and no skips on repeat listens.
Television
5/5
5 out of 5, fantastic guitar work and songs that are timeless.
Heaven 17
3/5
3 out of 5. A lot of these songs are catchy and easy to dance to.
John Martyn
4/5
4 out of 5. I enjoyed the soft guitar as it lead into more funk near the end though this album is more of a background music thing for me.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
5 out of 5. This is only the second album I've listened to by Led Zeppelin (the first being IV) so there isn't much I can base my review on. Overall this album is a solid piece of rock and I might like it best from their discography so far.
Bob Dylan
4/5
4 out of 5. I found this album to be much better than The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan and though I gave both albums a four, Blood on the Tracks has the better, more solid, sound.
Wu-Tang Clan
3/5
3 out of 5. This album has good energy and I love the references to martial arts movies and Voltron throughout. Overall it's still hard for me to get into this one but I can see how others can hold it up to high regard.
Megadeth
3/5
3 out of 5. I love speed and thrashing guitars, and this album has both, but after a few songs it all seemed to blend together too much.
The Sonics
4/5
4 out of 5. I haven't heard of The Sonics before and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this album. It can be a bit basic but given the year it's from that's not shocking or even bad
Nine Inch Nails
2/5
2 out of 5. Going into this I was not a NIN fan and I'm still not. Hurt is a good track and Closer was played on the radio a ton but those were really the only songs I resonated with. This album, and Industrial as a whole, doesn't float my boat.
Alice In Chains
3/5
3 out of 5. This album has some good hits like Would? and shows some heavy guitar that borders on metal. It does however get sludgy at times like grunge can be.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
4 out of 5. This was a good album and the first Neil Young album I listened to in its entirety, Powderfinger being my favorite overall.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
3 out of 5. While this album is probably where the Stones started to get good some of these songs still sound meh, and it's a shame Paint It Black wasn't included with this UK release.
5/5
5 out of 5, this is a great proto-punk album that should at least be listened to once.
The Youngbloods
4/5
4 out of 5, really dug the instrumental tracks on this one.
David Bowie
3/5
3 out of 5. Outside of the title track this is where Bowie's music starts to lose me a little but like a lot of other albums it took me a while to get into it may be something I just haven't found how to appreciate just yet.
Joy Division
2/5
2 out of 5. I don't mind slow music but this album isn't floating my boat.
Bob Dylan
3/5
3 out of 5. This is the third Dylan album now and it hit me how narrow this whole list may be. It's my second favorite Dylan album after Blood on the Tracks.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
5/5
5 out of 5. This was a fun, energetic album and not what I was expecting with songs like Gang Bang. When Robert Smith said this band was a forerunner to punk it's clear why. I'm interested to know what their other albums sound like.
Rod Stewart
3/5
3 out of 5. More country/folksy than I thought it would be (no idea what his sound is) but better than I originally thought it would be.
Kate Bush
5/5
5 out of 5. The second half turning into a musical fever dream with avant garde sounds surprised me in how much I ended up liking it, plus Running Up That Hill is a banger.
Bob Dylan
3/5
3 out of 5. I'd say this matches Freewheelin' as far as placement goes, maybe just above. Some songs, like Mobile, ran on longer than they probably should have.
I said it on my last Dylan album review and I'll say it again that this whole list needs to be revised and lower the amount of duplicate artists appearing.
Louis Prima
3/5
3 out of 5. This is an album I can see myself cooking to, a little fun and good vocals from both Louis Prima and Keely Smith.
Frank Black
4/5
4 out of 5. I like the energetic melodies this album has, with Headache being a standout for me.
Kendrick Lamar
2/5
2 out of 5. This was kind of a hard album to listen to and I kept getting distracted throughout. I like the jazz but at times the music felt disjointed. That being said These Walls was the standout track for me.
Metallica
4/5
4 out of 5. There's a lot of nostalgia going back to middle school that's making my scoring what it is. Overall solid album but tame compared to other metal albums I've listened to since, and I know this was a big change for Metallica but I'm not familiar with their previous albums to really compare.
Adele
2/5
2 out of 5. While I admit Adele has a great voice her music doesn't quite do it for me.
B.B. King
4/5
4 out of 5. This album makes the blues sound like a party and I would have loved to see these performances at least once, and King's guitar solos were gold.
Lightning Bolt
1/5
1 out of 5. Noise rock just isn't written for me, and that's ok. There were some bits did I enjoy throughout and see what others mean when they mention a groove.
Missy Elliott
2/5
2 out of 5. There were a couple of fun songs on this album like Work It and she has a good message in her intro/outro. Also the Beastie Boys reference was cool. Rest of the album didn't grab me as much.
Jimmy Smith
3/5
3 out of 5. For me it's an ok jazz album but I wouldn't mind listening to it again.
David Bowie
4/5
4 out of 5. This album is easier for me to listen to than Heroes, especially in the second half where it feels more like a 70's or 80's fantasy movie.
Brian Eno
2/5
2 out of 5. I could see (hear) what Brian Eno was trying to do with this album but it still droned on a bit too much, but there is a little fun to be had here.
Michael Jackson
3/5
3 out of 5. Just as fun as Thriller but with maybe a slightly weaker first half.
James Taylor
2/5
2 out of 5. Fire and Rain was the standout song for me on this album, but it was otherwise a little uninteresting as a whole.
ABBA
3/5
3 out of 5. Definitely see how ABBA set a standard for pop music and lots of hits on this one.
AC/DC
3/5
3 out of 5. One of the classics, and rightly so here.
Barry Adamson
1/5
1 out of 5. I can appreciate what Barry was trying to do but it didn't land with me.
Scissor Sisters
2/5
2 out of 5. Nothing really stood out for me on this one.
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
3/5
3 out of 5. In a weird week with this list this album was the good kind of weird. Slight lull in the middle but overall not bad. Exactly what I expected from an album cover like this.
Songhoy Blues
3/5
3 out of 5. Real interesting listen and good singing.
Al Green
4/5
4 out of 5. Very enjoyable! Plus the jacket Al Green wears on the album art looks cool too.
Manic Street Preachers
4/5
4 out of 5. Another album from a band I've heard of before but hadn't listened to yet, and this was a pleasant surprise with their melodic blitzes.
John Grant
2/5
2 out of 5. A bit bland but there were some nice melodies here and there. Just not for me.
Grateful Dead
3/5
3 out of 5. Middle of the road for me.
Paul Simon
3/5
3 out of 5. It's alright, I liked the African influence this album has, but nothing else for me to write home about.
Arcade Fire
5/5
5 out of 5. This one has been in my collection for years now and it's solid.
Randy Newman
2/5
2 out of 5. Nothing much really struck me and pretty much what I expected from this album and artist.
And yes, hearing the guy who sings Toy Story say the n-word was weird.
Iggy Pop
5/5
5 out of 5. The Bowie influence really stands out this album.
Soul II Soul
2/5
2 out of 5. I like how chill this album is, and we all need one every now and then.
5/5
5 out of 5. There is nothing I can add that everyone else hasn't already.
Cocteau Twins
4/5
4 out of 5. Singles aside I like how dreamy this album sounds.
William Orbit
2/5
2 out of 5. Mood music that was more background music for me.
Buzzcocks
5/5
5 out of 5. Really happy to see the Buzzcocks on here. Not as strong as, say, Singles Going Steady but I Don't Mind and Fast Cars are classics.
The Cure
3/5
3 out of 5. Things get better from here but it's still an ok album.
Lorde
3/5
3 out of 5. Pop doesn't normally do it for me but there are a few bangers on this one.
Beastie Boys
4/5
4 out of 5. This album was a smooth experience.
Screaming Trees
3/5
3 out of 5. It's a good middle of the road album.
Suzanne Vega
3/5
3 out of 5. Nice melodies.
Ms. Dynamite
2/5
2 out of 5. She has a lovely voice, but this just wasn't doing it for me.
4/5
4 out of 5. This album was a pleasant surprise, good energy in the first half but dragged a little in the second.
Dr. Dre
3/5
3 out of 5. This album is a party.
Roxy Music
4/5
4 out of 5. Editions of You and In Every Dream Home A Heartache stands out on an otherwise ok album.
Baaba Maal
3/5
3 out of 5. I love the sounds of the stringed instruments and the finger work playing them but this album started to sound too similar after a while.
Miles Davis
3/5
3 out of 5. This would be a fun album to cook to.
Pixies
4/5
4 out of 5. I enjoyed this one with it's frantic energy more than I thought I would.
Soundgarden
4/5
4 out of 5. Almost a five. Despite knowing this band, some of their singles, and Chris Cornell, Superunknown was the first full album of theirs I've listened to. Loved the energy here.
Michael Jackson
3/5
3 out of 5. Second Micheal Jackson album so far. A step down from Thriller but still has some good songs like Rock With You.
The Dictators
5/5
5 out of 5. Banger album from a banger band.
Lauryn Hill
3/5
3 out of 5. I saw this album everywhere back in the day. It didn't do much for me but I can see how people say it's influential.
David Bowie
5/5
5 out of 5. Another album where I can't say anything that hasn't been said already.
Steely Dan
5/5
5 out of 5. Any major dude will tell you this album is great.
The Jam
4/5
4 out of 5. Fun album from a band whose albums I need to check out more.
Bobby Womack
3/5
3 out of 5. This album was a smooth piece of cake.
Aimee Mann
3/5
3 out of 5. Not bad as some reviewers here have said.
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
3 out of 5. This is probably the most fun rap album I've heard so far.
Alanis Morissette
4/5
4 out of 5. I didn't know this album would go as hard as it did and shame on me for that.
The Residents
2/5
2 out of 5. Based on the cover art I wanted to like this one more than I did, but over time I did warm up to it a little. Also Primus influence.
Jurassic 5
2/5
Simply Red
2/5
2 out of 5. Interesting cover of Heaven but nothing really here for me.
David Bowie
5/5
5 out of 5. A top Bowie album for me, easily.
U2
4/5
4 out of 5. I liked this album years ago in high school, so there's some nostalgia here.
Miriam Makeba
3/5
3 out of 5. It's lovely.
Everything But The Girl
2/5
2 out of 5. I found this album a little bland, but not the worst so far.
The Prodigy
2/5
2 out of 5. Raves in the 90's must have been wild.
MGMT
3/5
3 out of 5. Middle of the road for me.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
4 out of 5. First album I've listened to from this band, not a bad start.
5/5
5 out of 5. Higher ranked than Aladdin Sane and probably should take it's place for another artist on this list.
Roxy Music
4/5
4 out of 5. This beats For Your Pleasure by a long mile, with only a slight dip somewhere in the middle.
The The
3/5
3 out of 5. It might take another few listens but it was so-so.
Kendrick Lamar
2/5
2 out of 5. This hits a little more than To Pimp a Butterfly.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
3 out of 5. Nice to see Bob Marley on this list after not listening to him for ages.
Antony and the Johnsons
2/5
2 out of 5. Not minding the singing unlike some others here, but this isn't my speed either. Fistful of Love was the standout of I had to pick a song.
Miles Davis
3/5
3 out of 5. Good album for a rainy day.
Fishbone
4/5
4 out of 5. I might have been sleeping on this band for all these years.
Beatles
3/5
3 out of 5. Didn't think a so far back Beatles album made the list, but it's not the worst one to me.
Steely Dan
5/5
5 out of 5. Third Steely Dan album so far, but another album where nothing more can be said that hasn't already.
Pet Shop Boys
2/5
2 out of 5. I liked how dreamy this albums gets at times but on the whole a bit slow for me.
Various Artists
1/5
1 out of 5. It's Christmas songs.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
2 out of 5. Murder and Nick Cave's slow music wasn't a good fit for me here.
Lou Reed
4/5
4 out of 5. Never being a big Velvet Underground fan I went into this with low expectations and left liking it more than I thought I would.
Radiohead
4/5
4 out of 5. Possibly my favorite album of theirs, Reckoner being a standout for me.
Metallica
4/5
4 out of 5. My favorite live metal album.
Boards of Canada
3/5
3 out of 5. First album I've listened to by them. Having heard them before though and learning this is their debut I know things get better on later albums. This one was a slow but does atmosphere well.
The Smiths
3/5
3 out of 5. Not a bad album but The Smiths have better entries than this one (That being said, Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before is a banger)
Eagles
3/5
3 out of 5. Other than the hits there are some good songs on this album.
The Notorious B.I.G.
2/5
2 out of 5. Having listened to this for the first time I can see why Biggie's music is so highly regarded. It was mostly the skits that killed it for me.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
2 out of 5. Leonard has a good voice voice, but this album isn't for me.
The Kinks
3/5
3 out of 5. Pleasantly middle of the road for me.
Bad Company
4/5
4 out of 5. Good ol' fashioned dad rock.
R.E.M.
5/5
5 out of 5. A good R.E.M. album behind Life's Rich Pageant.
3/5
3 out of 5. Very gospel, which is kinda what this band is good at I think.
Santana
5/5
5 out of 5. This album is fire.
Sigur Rós
2/5
2 out of 5. Some nice moments throughout.
Bon Jovi
3/5
3 out of 5. Hair metal being hair metal.
Beastie Boys
4/5
4 out of 5. While not one of my favorite genres this one is possibly my favorite album in it.
Eminem
1/5
1 out of 5 I related to his lyrics about minimum wage but this was a hard listen for me.
The Damned
5/5
5 out of 5 Much needed after the last album I reviewed, love seeing The Damned pop up. Melody Lee and Smash It Up are some of the standout songs here.
Thin Lizzy
4/5
4 out of 5. A live album on the weaker side but a good collection of songs.
Tom Waits
3/5
3 out of 5. Not bad for a first time listen.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
4 out of 5. Lots of nostalgia with this album too but it does sound a little dated.
Van Halen
3/5
3 out of 5. I had no idea so many well known songs came from this album.
Sinead O'Connor
3/5
3 out of 5. More political than I thought but not surprised after thinking about it some more. Some good songs here.
The Adverts
5/5
5 out of 5. Though it may have that basic early punk sound this album stands with others released during the late seventies.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4/5
4 out of 5. I've only recently began to appreciate their music and this was a good start for me.
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
4 out of 5. Always a band I heard on the radio but never bothered to actually spend time with their albums. This was some good stuff.
Amy Winehouse
3/5
3 out of 5 First time listening to anything Amy Winehouse and it wasn't too bad.
Mekons
3/5
3 out of 5. I wanted to like this album more than I really did but the country side of this album didn't cut it.
Spacemen 3
3/5
3 out of 5. The sludgy psychedelia is sometimes cool, sometimes misses.
Bob Dylan
3/5
3 out of 5. Fifth Bob Dylan album I've encountered on this list. Nothing really jumped out for me on this one either.
Kanye West
1/5
0 out of 5. The same day this album came up Kanye doubled down on his praise for Hitler and Nazis.
Sufjan Stevens
3/5
3 out of 5. I enjoyed this one, and now wonder if Sufjan ever wrote music for Wes Anderson.
The Triffids
3/5
3 out of 5. Better than I thought it would be.
Gram Parsons
2/5
2 out of 5. Too country for this suburban vermin.
Elton John
3/5
3 out of 5. Solid album, very fantastic.
Linkin Park
2/5
2 out of 5. Mostly nostalgia drove this score. A bit too edgy for me now that I'm older.
David Bowie
4/5
4 out of 5. Knowing this was Bowie's last album I was always hesitant to listen to it but now I'm glad I finally did.
Elliott Smith
3/5
3 out of 5. A bit too light and soft.
Public Enemy
2/5
2 out of 5. Solid album just not for me.
Jeru The Damaja
2/5
2 out of 5. Just like yesterday's album by Public Enemy it's again, solid, but nothing stands out.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
3/5
3 out of 5. Good album with headphones at night.
The Temptations
3/5
3 out of 5. When this album gets funky it gets funky.
5/5
5 out of 5. Aside from the country sounds (this is a minor complaint) this was a solid album.
Mott The Hoople
4/5
4 out of 5. I've heard of Mott the Hoople as one of Mick Jones' influences so it was nice to finally take some time to listen to this album.
The Beau Brummels
3/5
3 out of 5. Better than I thought it'd be.
The Smiths
5/5
5 out of 5. Possibly The Smith's best album.
Elvis Presley
2/5
2 out of 5. First time listening to a full album of his. Elvis was never my thing.
The Cult
2/5
2 out of 5. Bland rock.
Incredible Bongo Band
4/5
4 out of 5. A wonderful celebration of our favorite little pair of drums.
Elis Regina
3/5
3 out of 5. Loved Elis' vocals and the guitar work on this one.
Tears For Fears
4/5
4 out of 5. Not their best album but certainly has some of their best songs.
Beck
2/5
2 out of 5. Having heard some of his other songs I wasn't expecting this album to be slower.
Johnny Cash
3/5
3 out of 5. Good collection of songs.
The Stooges
5/5
5 out of 5. Proto-punk classic.
Fatboy Slim
2/5
2 out of 5. Another album I had no idea had so many famous songs on it.
Neil Young
4/5
4 out of 5. Solid album.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
3 out of 5. Always an album I should have listened to by now but glad I finally did.
The Killers
3/5
3 out of 5. I only know this band from their singles way back when I listened to the radio more. This one pleasantly surprised me.
The Boo Radleys
3/5
3 out of 5. Sometimes pleasant but overstayed its welcome.
Tito Puente
2/5
2 out of 5. Fun music for certain occasions.
Funkadelic
4/5
4 out of 5. Not my favorite Funkadelic album but I have yet to hear a bad one.
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
3 out of 5. Makes me want to watch the movie.
Portishead
3/5
3 out of 5. Some good stuff here and I appreciate what they're going for.
Throbbing Gristle
1/5
1 out of 5. Despite most of the reviews saying the same thing I didn't expect to dislike this album as much as I do. It does not spark joy.
Patti Smith
5/5
5 out of 5. Great early punk album with spirit.
Beatles
5/5
5 out of 5. My favorite Beatles album so it's an automatic 5 from me.
Ray Charles
3/5
3 out of 5. This albums lets the good times roll.
Germs
5/5
5 out of 5. Hard hitting in the best way possible.
Q-Tip
2/5
2 out of 5. This album has a good flow to it.
Peter Gabriel
3/5
3 out of 5. I enjoyed this one more than Paul Simon's Graceland.
Iron Maiden
3/5
3 out of 5. For a debut I thought it would be tougher than it turned out to be.
The Pogues
5/5
5 out of 5. This album is a festive good time.
Beck
3/5
3 out of 5. I liked this better than Sea Change.
Turbonegro
3/5
3 out of 5. Musically this is a tight effort though it comes off a little bland.
Minutemen
5/5
5 out of 5. This is a band that knows how to jam.
The Band
3/5
3 out of 5. First time listening to them and better than I thought they'd be.
Funkadelic
5/5
5 out of 5. Another album that I have to ask, "What else is there to say?"
Deep Purple
3/5
3 out of 5. This would have been much better to see live.
Public Enemy
2/5
2 out of 5. I liked this one more than their "Nation" album.
Method Man
2/5
2 out of 5. This album is chill but ok.
Beatles
3/5
3 out of 5. This is probably my least favorite Beatles album (disclaimer: anything before A Hard Day's Night I'm not into so for me it's where they started getting good) and similarly to Sandinista! by The Clash this one is a love-it-or-hate-it album for me. No song has an in-between area for me. Maybe in a few years something will change.
Snoop Dogg
3/5
3 out of 5. Another one that was more fun than I thought it'd be.
David Crosby
3/5
3 out of 5. So-so, nothing stood out but no real bad tracks either.
The Who
3/5
3 out of 5. I Can See for Miles is the best song on this album, which was overall more poppier than I thought it'd be.
The Magnetic Fields
1/5
1 out of 5. Sorry to say I didn't finish this one but I feel like I got the gist of it.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
4 out of 5. Banger album.
Sister Sledge
2/5
2 out of 5. Wasn't feeling it, and so far this is the first time I couldn't find the whole album on YouTube.
Nirvana
4/5
4 out of 5. Certainly an album people should listen to at least once in their lives but if it were me I'd choose Unplugged in New York.
Blur
3/5
3 out of 5. The second half really loses me, but overall I give this album a 'so-so.'
Paul McCartney
4/5
4 out of 5. I love the minimalist production on this one.
The Isley Brothers
4/5
4 out of 5. Pleasantly surprised by this one.
The Allman Brothers Band
3/5
3 out of 5. Great musicianship and a good album, but some jams went on a little too long for my liking.
Ice T
2/5
2 out of 5. Body Count was the highlight for me.
Grateful Dead
3/5
3 out of 5. For the most part I enjoy the direction where the Grateful Dead's jams go.
Baaba Maal
3/5
3 out of 5. I liked this one better than Djam Leelii.
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
5 out of 5. How did I sleep on this for so long?
Supergrass
4/5
4 out of 5. Enjoyed the energy on this album.
Björk
3/5
3 out of 5. There were some fun tracks and I'm starting to see why people enjoy her music.
Einstürzende Neubauten
1/5
1 out of 5. I wanted to like this one, I really did.
Willie Nelson
3/5
3 out of 5. My grandfather loved Willie Nelson and this made me feel a tiny bit closer to him.
Stevie Wonder
3/5
3 out of 5. This one's a good time, Higher Ground and Too High being standouts.
Michael Kiwanuka
4/5
4 out of 5. It's refreshing to see something more newer on this list and sounding really good.
Ride
4/5
4 out of 5. Shoegaze with a more raw sound is better than I thought and it making me appreciate this genre more.
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
4 out of 5. Finally heard more from this album besides the singles. A little long but solid effort.
Manu Chao
2/5
2 out of 5. I respect this effort, just ain't for me.
Gorillaz
2/5
2 out of 5. It's been years since I've listened to this album but it's more lackluster than I remember.
Rage Against The Machine
3/5
3 out of 5. Now that I'm older and know more about how things work this album is better than I remembered.
Merle Haggard
2/5
2 out of 5. Better than modern country and didn't overstay its welcome.
James Brown
4/5
4 out of 5. This is how you do a love album.
Tom Waits
4/5
4 out of 5. I liked this one more than I thought I would. Something clicked.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
4/5
4 out of 5. Good debut here with some solid songs.
The Flaming Lips
4/5
4 out of 5. This album was very enjoyable from start to finish.
4/5
4 out of 5. A Yes album is always an experience when listened to in its entirety.
3/5
3 out of 5. Aside from the singles Assassin and Exo-Politics stood out to me.
Radiohead
3/5
3 out of 5. Never heard of this album before. Some good little melodies and can hear the Boards of Canada influence but nothing grabbed me.
The Doors
3/5
3 out of 5. Solid end to a full week of rock albums. Overall I feel just ok about The Doors as a whole though some of their instrumentation did blow me away.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
3 out of 5. Liked this better than the other album of his on this list. Definitely a more emotional album too.
fIREHOSE
4/5
4 out of 5. A very pleasant surprise, this is why I'm working my way through this silly list.
The Vines
3/5
3 out of 5. I remembered one song from the radio but it took a while, which kind of speaks to the rest of the albumfor me. It felt bland and the psychedelia at the end dragged on a little too long.
Brian Wilson
3/5
3 out of 5. Modern yet still sounds straight out of the 60's.
Radiohead
2/5
2 out of 5. Like their other albums this has some good stuff but still not for me.
Cat Stevens
3/5
3 out of 5. First full album listen for Cat Stevens. Very pleasant and soft guitar playing that really stood out to me.
Queen
3/5
3 out of 5. Not bad. I respect Queen and their musical prowess, and thankful it wasn't Bohemian Rhapsody.
Elvis Costello
5/5
5 out of 5. Great songs despite the hard to read album cover.
The Afghan Whigs
2/5
2 out of 5. The vocals made this a hard listen, but oddly enough I enjoyed the drumming on this one.
Prince
4/5
4 out of 5. Classic Prince.
Massive Attack
2/5
2 out of 5. Trip hop isn't my thing but the last song was my favorite from this album.
Sam Cooke
3/5
3 out of 5. Damn good love album.
Ramones
5/5
5 out of 5. Some may be tired of three chord punk but The Ramones do it well. Like it or not it set a standard.
Bebel Gilberto
2/5
2 out of 5. Lovely voice, just all the music blended after a while.
Rush
4/5
4 out of 5. The first song on this one is epic. Loved the musicianship this album has.
Fela Kuti
4/5
4 out of 5. Fantastic album here.
Neu!
4/5
4 out of 5. Not sure what some people meant about the second half of this album being bad. Pretty good overall.
The Lemonheads
4/5
4 out of 5. This was a pleasant surprise and a great collection of the 90's rock sound.
Kate Bush
4/5
4 out of 5. Not my favorite of hers but still an experience.
The Offspring
5/5
5 out of 5. Easily their best album.
Kraftwerk
4/5
4 out of 5. First time listening to Kraftwerk and was impressed.
The Electric Prunes
4/5
4 out of 5. Overall an enjoyable album.
And people are wack, Toonerville Trolley is a banger.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
4 out of 5. Rock comfort food.
Le Tigre
4/5
4 out of 5. Some gems, some songs that were to me only felt ok.
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
3 out of 5. As good as their vocals are the instrumental track, Africano, is a banger. Also I learned Shining Star came from this album.
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
4 out of 5. Finally this holy grail album came up. It was good, can see why people like it, but felt it was a little over-hyped.
Marianne Faithfull
3/5
3 out of 5. Middle of the road but some good songs here.
Emmylou Harris
2/5
2 out of 5. This didn't change my mind about country music as a whole. I will admit though her voice and cover of For No One are pleasant.
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
2/5
2 out of 5. Lyrics were the biggest killer on this album. Sounds very surface level.
R.E.M.
4/5
4 out of 5. While not my favorite of theirs this is worth the listen.
Cream
4/5
4 out of 5. Great album to start the week off, and probably my favorite of theirs.
The Last Shadow Puppets
4/5
4 out of 5. I think people are being a little harsh in their reviews of this album. It's a fun groove.
Black Sabbath
4/5
4 out of 5. Another classic I really should have listened to by now in the books. Electric Funeral however did drag it down for me a bit but not enough to drop my score to a 3.
Ghostface Killah
2/5
2 out of 5. It ran a little too long but there were some good songs here.
Frank Zappa
5/5
Easy 5 out of 5. Strong start with Peaches en Regalia and it doesn't let up until the very end.
Queen
4/5
4 out of 5. Credit where it's due, and besides the overplayed Bohemian Rhapsody, this was a good time.
The Birthday Party
2/5
2 out of 5. This was a hard listen and it should be a 1 but it barely made it.
Ravi Shankar
4/5
4 out of 5. I've always loved the sound of the sitar and hearing it from one of the greatest players was fantastic. This album needs to have a higher average rating than it does now.
Bob Dylan
2/5
2 out of 5. Sixth Bob Dylan album and probably the worst of the bunch (so far) Again, another album could have taken this one's place and had a better impact.
Aretha Franklin
3/5
3 out of 5. She has a great voice and knows how to use it.
The Clash
5/5
5 out of 5, doesn't matter if it's the US or UK version (however, the US version has Complete Control, which makes it the superior version to me) This album was the start of something amazing for a band that would transcend punk entirely. The Clash were also great at covers in general, which is a rare thing for a band. I Fought the Law is a punk staple and a standard for how to do it right. While not their best it's a strong and enjoyable debut.
The Divine Comedy
2/5
2 out of 5. I feel like this album tried to go somewhere but just missed the mark.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
4.20 out of 5. Not the first real album I've heard from him but so far the best (not including Legend) Good album to kick your feet up to.
OutKast
2/5
2 out of 5. The first half, Speakerboxxx, was better to listen to, though The Love Below's variety was it's best feature. This does go on for too long if listening to the whole thing from start to finish.
Rush
4/5
4 out of 5. Guitar Hero flashback aside this was good time. Say what you will about Rush but so far their albums have been an experience.
Black Sabbath
4/5
4 out of 5, second Black Sabbath album listened to. Vol. 4 comes out ahead of Paranoid in terms of my favorite album by them. The instrumentals and slower songs are nice breaks and the rest of this album rocks.
Brian Eno
2/5
2 out of 5. While Avant Garde isn't my thing I enjoy David Byrne's music and wanted to give it a chance. This album does have parts with great world music beats but there isn't enough to really sustain me.
Electric Light Orchestra
3/5
3 out of 5. This album felt like an upbeat space rock opera.
Deep Purple
4/5
4 out of 5. This album fucking rocks.
Metallica
3/5
3 out of 5. Technically good musicianship and some bangers here.
AC/DC
4/5
4 out of 5. Classic rock staple, doesn't deviate but doesn't get boring.
Dexys Midnight Runners
4/5
4 out of 5. This album was a good time, and it was finally a chance to listen more songs from them besides Come on Eileen.
The Undertones
5/5
5 out of 5. Surprise banger with fun and catchy songs.
Manic Street Preachers
4/5
4 out of 5. I found this album better than The Holy Bible (lol) Some think it's 90's sound holds it back but I feel otherwise.
The Who
3/5
3 out of 5. It was good but it's another live album, another subset that could be reduced to give way to other albums that don't potentially have doubles of songs found elsewhere on this list.
The Clash
5/5
5 out of 5, and probably the easiest five I'll ever give on this list. Personally this is a top album, one I'd be happy stranded on a deserted island with. London Calling saw The Clash reach their highest point and truly is an album which sounds like they can do anything musically.
Emmylou Harris
2/5
2 out of 5. Second album from her on this list so far and I found this one better than Pieces in the Sky. I read that for this album she wrote most of the songs and I think she proved herself.
Adele
3/5
3 out of 5, second album by Adele on this list. I found this one better than 25, more enjoyable melodies.
Erykah Badu
2/5
2 out of 5. Penitentiary Philosophy is a great song, and the rest was so-so.
Solomon Burke
3/5
3 out of 5. Not a bad voice, another album that would be good to cook to or something.
Beck
3/5
3 out of 5. Second album by Beck, and found this one to be more enjoyable than Sea Change.
Dinosaur Jr.
4/5
4 out of 5. This was a band I've always heard of but never heard, and I've been missing out. Looking forward to see if any of their other albums make it into this list.
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
3 out of 5. Enjoyable listen, and I'm starting to appreciate Run D.M.C. the more albums I hear from them.
Underworld
2/5
2 out of 5. Nothing stood out to me but I also don't hate this album.
Coldplay
3/5
3 out of 5. First album I've ever listened to from Coldplay. It's middle of the road for me.
Boston
3/5
3 out of 5. Big sounds from a big band, this one was a good time in the first half and started to taper off by the end.
Ella Fitzgerald
2/5
2 out of 5. Ran too long for my liking but powered through. She has a wonderful singing voice that helped carry me through this album.
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
3 out of 5. Feels like it should have been a 4 and there are good moments here. That's how a lot of debut albums are to me.
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
5 out of 5. Again like his other albums there's some amazing guitar work and effects here. The distortion, the sound of the drums banging, Hendrix and his band were glorious.
The Who
4/5
4 out of 5. Very possibly my favorite album by The Who. It feels like a real journey. Good way to end another week of this challenge.
The Cars
3/5
3 out of 5. Some good songs here, makes me more excited to see if any of their later albums make it on here.
The Jam
4/5
4 out of 5. Another great album by this band and personally speaking places higher up than Sound Affects.
JAY Z
2/5
2 out of 5. For me this album all kind of blended together and aside from some stray beats here and there nothing really stood out.
The Cure
4/5
4 out of 5, almost 5. It's a haunting and surreal album that deserves the praise it gets.
New Order
3/5
3 out of 5. Really just an ok album for me with some nice parts along the way. I can see this one getting better on repeat listens.
The Stranglers
5/5
5 out of 5. Banger album from some of the best years of punk.
Van Morrison
3/5
3 out of 5. First album I've listen to from Van Morrison. Doesn't leave much of an impression unfortunately. Maybe his studio albums will hit better.
Def Leppard
4/5
4 out of 5. For what this album is I enjoyed myself. I have a soft spot for a lot of 80's music, especially stuff like this.
Kanye West
2/5
2 out of 5. Not a fan and still not after this album. I get why people love it and on its own it does stand out.
The Teardrop Explodes
3/5
3 out of 5. Not the worst album, but nothing remarkable.
Jack White
3/5
3 out of 5. Still not very into Jack White but this album didn't make me dislike him.
Napalm Death
4/5
4 out of 5. Great album to listen to of you need to get some work done.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
3 out of 5. First time listening to Springsteen's albums. Didn't realize his music can go big, and there's some good stuff here.
G. Love & Special Sauce
2/5
2 out of 5. First time hearing of this band and their music. Hate to say it but these songs all kind of sounded the same.
Guns N' Roses
3/5
3 out of 5. Nothing to really say here. It's not the worst, we know what it is and so do they.
Talking Heads
5/5
5 out of 5. Heaven is one of their best songs so there's some bias here. Overall just a really interesting and fun album.
Meat Loaf
4/5
4 out of 5. This album knows what it is and doesn't hold back on the cheesy epicness. More enjoyable than I thought it'd be.
Charles Mingus
3/5
3 out of 5. I enjoyed the dark, almost sleazy atmosphere this album has.
The Young Rascals
3/5
3 out of 5. Enjoyed this album more than I thought I would. A little generic maybe but good enough.
Joan Armatrading
3/5
3 out of 5. This album was a pleasant surprise.
Prince
4/5
4 out of 5. Starts strong and stays good throughout.
The Verve
2/5
2 out of 5. I can't imagine very many rock albums getting a low score from me but this is one of them unfortunately. The songs really did all blend together for me, but something should be said for the cohesiveness I suppose.
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
3 out of 5. Liked the sample choices, and the beats have layers which stand out to me.
Harry Nilsson
3/5
3 out of 5. Definitely more banging than finding a man in his robe, but Coconut ended up annoying me a little bit.
The xx
2/5
2 out of 5. This album really came and went by. It wasn't unpleasant, so there's that.
American Music Club
3/5
3 out of 5. This was a comfortable album and I agree with others on here that it seems like a precursor to college radio rock.
Depeche Mode
3/5
3 out of 5. Another enjoyable album today and a first time listen, but not for this band as a whole. Now I know where some of their singles come from.
Dolly Parton
2/5
2 out of 5. Nice and short, and better than most country albums I've heard so far.
The Byrds
2/5
2 out of 5. Following up Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors from yesterday is a tough gig, and while everyone played well here this album didn't make it for me. I also have to say the album art is great, and normally I'm not into the cowboy stuff.
Willie Nelson
2/5
2 out of 5. Willie Nelson chose the songs he covered on this album well. He really made them his own.
OutKast
2/5
2 out of 5. Better than their double album that came up earlier in this challenge.
Super Furry Animals
3/5
3 out of 5. Better than the string of country music I just had. Never heard this group before and I'm digging it.
Peter Gabriel
3/5
3 out of 5. I enjoyed So more but this is still a good time.
Beatles
3/5
3 out of 5. To me this is the first good Beatles album, only going up from here.
Korn
2/5
2 out of 5. I was both excited and a little scared to listen to this album again. I haven't played this in over 20 years, since middle school, and forgot how this one sounds. It doesn't hold up, but the bass playing is easily my favorite part of this whole album.
The Replacements
5/5
5 out of 5. Let it Be is a great album from a great band.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
3/5
3 out of 5. Helplessly Hoping is the standout song for me.
Sparks
5/5
5 out of 5. The energy from this is incredible, what a good time.
Green Day
3/5
3 out of 5. Despite loving Green Day (up to Warning) I didn't like this album when it came out, especially the title track. Now after all this time I think it aged better than I thought it would.
Frank Sinatra
3/5
3 out of 5. I liked the combination of Sinatra's voice and the soft bossa nova backing him.
Booker T. & The MG's
4/5
4 out of 5. This album was a great surprise and worth the listen.
Fela Kuti
4/5
4 out of 5. Short and sweet with some great beats.
Big Black
4/5
4 out of 5. Once you get past the initial abrasiveness this album kicks ass.
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
4 out of 5. Good album that doesn't let up until the end. Loved the instrumental parts.
Isaac Hayes
4/5
4 out of 5. This is a hot buttered album.
Todd Rundgren
4/5
4 out of 5. Enjoyed this more than expected.
DJ Shadow
3/5
3 out of 5. This album sets an atmosphere.
Janis Joplin
4/5
4 out of 5. First time listening to one of her albums, liked the big sound it has.
Daft Punk
2/5
2 out of 5. I remembered a couple songs came from this album but it didn't do much for me overall.
Aretha Franklin
3/5
Judas Priest
3/5
3 out of 5. I hear what everyone says about the drumming, but it wasn't enough to get my rating any higher.
SZA
2/5
2 out of 5. Nice voice, but nothing else to keep my attention for long.
Fleet Foxes
2/5
2 out of 5. Pretty album art, and one or two songs here were nice to listen to.
Foo Fighters
4/5
4 out of 5. Really good album for what it is. This and Todd Rundgren's Something/Anything? are self-produced albums done right.
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
3 out of 5. I liked how this recording sounded. Other than that it's ok.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
4 out of 5. Rock solid Stones album.
Franz Ferdinand
4/5
4 out of 5. Credit where it's due, this album was better than I thought it would be.
Blondie
4/5
4 out of 5. This album has all the hits doesn't it? Overall a good time.
The Kinks
3/5
3 out of 5. Probably my favorite Kinks album so far, really enjoyed how each song came together here.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
4/5
4 out of 5. This is another band I've heard of but never heard their music, and I'm glad it's changed.
Shuggie Otis
4/5
4 out of 5. This was a fun, laid back album that could be great for parties.
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
3/5
3 out of 5. Better than I thought it would be.
Orange Juice
3/5
3 out of 5. Started out fun but by the second half started to peter out.
Muddy Waters
3/5
3 out of 5. Ok I can see why this album is historic as it is.
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
3 out of 5. Very melodic album with music videos that are a 90's animated fever dream.
The Velvet Underground
4/5
4 out of 5. This album got much better over time. I always knew the importance/influence this album has but I maybe needed a little more time for it to grow on me.
Ice Cube
3/5
3 out of 5. A lot of his lyrics still ring true today and well spoken.
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
4 out of 5. I daresay this is better than Rumors. Also found out I could shoot my fingernails like bullets as I listened. How bizarre.
Nitin Sawhney
3/5
3 out of 5. Some good songs here like Tides and Immigrant but otherwise ok music.
Mylo
2/5
2 out of 5. This can't even dent rock n' roll.
The Cure
3/5
3 out of 5. Third Cure album so far on this list, and while good it doesn't stand with Disintegration.
2/5
2 out of 5. Good golly this is an album all right.
The War On Drugs
3/5
3 out of 5. First time listen to this band. Good production here and good for melancholy moods.
Beatles
5/5
5 out of 5. My second favorite Beatles album, lots of good tracks here.
Oasis
3/5
3 out of 5. After finally listening past their singles I think I see why Oasis gets as much love as they do.
Beth Orton
3/5
3 out of 5. Never heard of her before, but this is definitely a 90's rainy day album.
Lambchop
3/5
3 out of 5. Sounds a little like Bowie singing motown and a few other genres thrown in.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
4 out of 5. I see why this album is so highly regarded now, what an experience.
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
2 out of 5. Not enough going on and not for me.
Travis
3/5
3 out of 5. Literally a middle of the road album for me.
Bee Gees
2/5
2 out of 5. It's weird hearing anything from the Bee Gees that isn't disco. Also definitely some Beatles influence here but not surprising.
Cyndi Lauper
3/5
3 out of 5. Fun little album for what it is.
UB40
3/5
3 out of 5. Reefer Madness was a fun tune, but I wish this album had a little faster beat. It is good to relax to at least.
Tangerine Dream
4/5
4 out of 5. Cliché but this album took me on a journey through space and time.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
5 out of 5. Solid album and possibly my favorite of theirs.
Skunk Anansie
4/5
4 out of 5. First time listen and pleasantly surprised. This album hits.
My Bloody Valentine
4/5
4 out of 5. Good album and it makes me happy to know shoegaze gets better over the years.
Talking Heads
4/5
4 out of 5. Almost a five, there are slightly better Talking Heads albums than this one. That said this is still a solid album.
Elvis Presley
3/5
3 out of 5. Basic but I get why it's here.
Giant Sand
2/5
2 out of 5. Nothing for me here really but more power to those that like it.
Gotan Project
2/5
2 out of 5. Not bad for party music and one song stuck out.
Moby
3/5
3 out of 5. It's been years since I last listened to this album and it's aged decently.
Pixies
4/5
4 out of 5. Banger album and Gouge Away is my new favorite song of theirs.
Peter Frampton
3/5
3 out of 5. Enjoyed his guitar work and made me wish I was at the concert myself.
The Fall
3/5
3 out of 5. Better than I was expecting.
The Doors
3/5
3 out of 5. Probably my favorite of theirs now, but I've always had a hard time getting into The Doors.
Goldie
1/5
1 out of 5, DNF. I tried but this album got too repetitive. There was one nice moment but I forgot what track it was.
Country Joe & The Fish
3/5
3 out of 5. Psychedelia is cool and all but wears out its welcome after a bit.
Dennis Wilson
3/5
3 out of 5. Not sure what I was expecting but it wasn't too bad, got funky in parts.
George Jones
2/5
2 out of 5. Like others here said before this was good for a country album. It's still country though.
The Undertones
5/5
5 out of 5. Great energy and all around fun to listen to.
Red Snapper
2/5
2 out of 5. Dated with limited enjoyment.
Bee Gees
2/5
2 out of 5. Nice enough production.
Ryan Adams
2/5
2 out of 5. Nothing really to say here, didn't strike any chords with me.
Steely Dan
4/5
4 out of 5. Not their worst but not their best either. Still a solid album.
M.I.A.
3/5
3 out of 5. This album ended up being more fun than I expected.
Hookworms
3/5
Barely a 3 out of 5. This album will be a bit forgettable I think. There are little catchy bits here and there, just not enough to really hold this up as a whole.
Big Star
3/5
3 out of 5. This was the first album I got confused about which version of the album to listen to. Not bad, would need more listens to really appreciate it more.
Hole
4/5
4 out of 5. This album rocks.
Supergrass
3/5
3 out of 5. Almost a 2, this to me is a largely forgettable album.
Ananda Shankar
4/5
4 out of 5. The sitar is a lovely instrument and this was a fun album. A good reason to do this challenge/project.
Cowboy Junkies
2/5
2 out of 5. I'm more interested in how this album was recorded than the music itself.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
4 out of 5. New wave goodness here.
The Go-Go's
5/5
5 out of 5. Their best album and a great band in general.
The Mothers Of Invention
4/5
4 out of 5. Ok debut, things get better and freakier from here.
Marvin Gaye
3/5
3 out of 5. A bunch of songs I'd expect Marvin Gaye to sing so this album was at least on point. Also a very direct one too about his divorce.
Morrissey
4/5
4 out of 5. Lots of good songs here though Morrissey does have better albums.
Stephen Stills
3/5
3 out of 5. Better than I thought it'd be, this album was a good time.
Jethro Tull
4/5
4 out of 5. This album is classic for a reason.
David Bowie
5/5
5 out of 5. This is where Bowie clicked for me.
Janelle Monáe
3/5
3 out of 5. Took me pleasantly by surprise and great production.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
3 out of 5. Pleasant surprise, I'm becoming more of a fan with each album I listen to by her.
The Police
3/5
3 out of 5. As much as I love 80's new wave The Police have better albums.
Spiritualized
2/5
2 out of 5. The music is ok, got more interested in the packaging after reading more about it.
Primal Scream
1/5
1 out of 5. I don't hate this album, but it lacks just about everything for me.
Leftfield
2/5
2 out of 5. I'll admit I got a little lost in its trance for a moment.
Christine and the Queens
3/5
The Temptations
3/5
The Only Ones
4/5
4 out of 5. Another fun album in the books.
Fatboy Slim
2/5
2 out of 5. Dated album for sure but not the worst thing.
Genesis
4/5
4 out of 5. This album was a journey. Would very likely to listen to it again.
George Michael
3/5
3 out of 5. So this is where that Freedom song comes from.
Arcade Fire
4/5
4 out of 5. Crown of Love is a beautiful song.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
3 out of 5. I see why this is so popular and is higher up over Born to Run for me.
Justice
2/5
2 out of 5. Definitely Daft Punk inspired and some catchy moments.
Garbage
3/5
3 out of 5. This album has aged well, and from the last song on this album I can see how they got the chance to do a James Bond opener a few years later.
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
3 out of 5. Very relevant album to today's America. Otherwise short and sweet.
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
3/5
3 out of 5. Got some points for the guitar work, and while I appreciate the blues and its impact on music and rock history especially the genre doesn't hold me.
Drive-By Truckers
2/5
2 out of 5. Surprisingly got a little better in the second half and the Alabama history lesson gave me something to think about.
Slayer
4/5
4 out of 5. Face. Melted.
Joan Baez
3/5
3 out of 5. Dated but pleasant.
Dr. Octagon
2/5
2 out of 5. It had a flow and the album art gets a point.
The Smiths
5/5
5 out of 5. A contender for my favorite Smiths album but it is undeniably the one with the best bass lines.
Röyksopp
2/5
2 out of 5. Like others have said it works as background music.
Mike Ladd
2/5
2 out of 5. I liked how trippy this album gets at times.
Gary Numan
3/5
3 out of 5. To me this is synth done right.
Sonic Youth
5/5
5 out of 5. This is probably the band I should have listened to by now more than any other on this list and what a strong start.
3/5
3 out of 5. Liked this more than I first thought, the noise just works here.
Love
4/5
4 out of 5. For all the psychedelia on this list so far this one struck chords with me.
FKA twigs
2/5
2 out of 5. Nice layering in her singing and her voice is too.
Klaxons
3/5
3 out of 5. This album was a fun mess.
Def Leppard
3/5
3 out of 5, second Def Lappard album for me on this list after Pyromania. This one fell short compared to Pyromania but still entertaining.
Kate Bush
4/5
4 out of 5. This album makes me want to wear a sheer robe and stand in front of an industrial fan for an hour.
The Dandy Warhols
3/5
3 out of 5. Almost a 4 but still a good listen.
Skepta
2/5
2 out of 5. Good flow.
Elton John
3/5
3 out of 5. This is a grand album and I now know why it's so well regarded.
Frank Sinatra
3/5
3 out of 5. Another album that would be good to cook to.
Belle & Sebastian
2/5
2 out of 5. A bit bland but pleasant.
King Crimson
4/5
4 out of 5. Solid arrangements here.
Can
4/5
4 out of 5. This album was a fun jam.
Stephen Stills
3/5
3 out of 5. Some good songs here.
Van Halen
4/5
4 out of 5. Short and sweet.
Roxy Music
4/5
4 out of 5. Third Roxy Music album so far and my second favorite of theirs.
Van Morrison
2/5
2 out of 5. A bit slow for my tastes but enjoyed some of the instruments used.
Faust
3/5
3 out of 5. Some interesting parts here and there.
Arrested Development
3/5
3 out of 5. Didn't know what to expect but didn't hate it either.
Jefferson Airplane
4/5
4 out of 5. This album is a classic and some other good songs here besides the hits.
Hanoi Rocks
4/5
4 out of 5. This album was a fun time.
Pink Floyd
4/5
4 out of 5. While never being the biggest Pink Floyd fan this album is my favorite of theirs.
Neneh Cherry
3/5
3 out of 5. I did enjoy how late 80's this felt, no shame.
Meat Puppets
5/5
5 out of 5. Love the way this album ambles on and gets weird in all the right ways.
John Coltrane
4/5
4 out of 5. This album flew by in a good way. Short and smooth.
The Go-Betweens
4/5
4 out of 5. This is a pleasant surprise and I'm considering adding this to my own collection somehow.
Ian Dury
5/5
5 out of 5. This is what I call music.
Jeff Beck
4/5
4 out of 5. This was some good stuff, didn't even mind Rod Stewart here.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
3/5
3 out of 5. Nice in a world music way but it all started to blend after a while.
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
4 out of 5. Ok, ok, pretty rare for this genre but this album got me.
Richard Thompson
2/5
2 out of 5. Almost a three, but just too samey to me.
Van Morrison
3/5
3 out of 5. This hold up better than Astral Weeks to me.
Talvin Singh
2/5
2 out of 5. This album sounded dated to me and just fell flat in general.
David Ackles
2/5
2 out of 5. Had no idea who this guy was but there were some nice moments here.
Sepultura
4/5
4 out of 5. From the album art to the music this fuckin' shreds.
GZA
2/5
2 out of 5. Other than wanting to know the films that were sampled there wasn't much here for me.
ABBA
3/5
3 out of 5. As usual good production and harmonizing.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
5/5
5 out of 5. Love the energy and Siouxie's voice.
U2
3/5
3 out of 5. Not a bad effort.
4/5
4 out of 5. Jazz expressed through the energy of punk is something I don't hear too often but appreciate when I do.
Side note: Japanese jazz punk band Midori is a great place to stop off next if this album was your jam.
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
3 out of 5. That's some good funk.
Finley Quaye
2/5
2 out of 5. They tried, and I did too.
Roni Size
1/5
1 out of 5. This was a hard listen for me. Reading other reviews I learned this album was influential for Dn'B so taking in a piece of history is cool, so there's that.
Mike Oldfield
3/5
3 out of 5. Impressive album for a near solo effort.
Dagmar Krause
2/5
2 out of 5. This album, and Dagmar, has gusto in performing these songs.
Mercury Rev
2/5
2 out of 5. No real feelings towards this one, just meh.
Scritti Politti
3/5
3 out of 5. Never heard of them before, ok for 80's pop.
Parliament
5/5
5 out of 5. Listening to this one was a good way to spend a Saturday! Non-stop party from start to finish.
The Shamen
2/5
2 out of 5. Some nice beats/rhythms but still kinda boring for me.
The Everly Brothers
3/5
3 out of 5. One of the best parts of this whole challenge is learning where songs originally came from, like the song Love Hurts.
The Byrds
3/5
3 out of 5. More solid than I thought it'd be.
Common
3/5
3 out of 5. Flew by in a pleasant way.
Marty Robbins
2/5
2 out of 5. As much as I don't like country music, I believe Big Iron is hands down the best country song ever.
Pulp
4/5
4 out of 5. There were some good songs here besides Common People.
Nico
2/5
2 out of 5. While monotonous there's a possibility of a good album here in the first half.
Julian Cope
3/5
3 out of 5. Not bad music that ran a little too long but not the end of the world.
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
2 out of 5. This album is a bit like a run-on sentence in how monotonous it can be.
Ute Lemper
3/5
Air
3/5
3 out of 5. I enjoyed a lot of the instrumentation here.
De La Soul
3/5
3 out of 5. This was a fun album, definitely for parties.
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
2/5
2 out of 5. Glad to learn where Tom Tom Club got the beat for Genius of Love.
Bad Brains
5/5
5 out of 5. This was my introduction to Bad Brains and remains my favorite of theirs, glad to see it on this list!
CHVRCHES
4/5
4 out of 5. I have a soft spot for this group after seeing them love and hearing more than just their radio singles. For electronic pop this hits right.
Neil Young
3/5
3 out of 5. So far my second favorite album of Neil Young's.
Buck Owens
2/5
2 out of 5. Still better than modern country.
Death In Vegas
2/5
2 out of 5. Thankfully on the shorter side, and these songs just seemed to run together into a jumbled mess.
Orbital
2/5
2 out of 5. Makes me weirdly nostalgic for the 90's.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5/5
5 out of 5. Well damn this was a solid album! Great melodies and Marley's singing was top notch.
Queens Of The Stone Age
4/5
I'm going to say 4 out of 5 on this one. I was entertained the whole time and starting see, like others on this list, why people enjoy them so much.
Jane's Addiction
3/5
3 out of 5. Not as bad as I was maybe expecting.
PJ Harvey
3/5
3 out of 5. Really middle of the road here, not bad but nothing grabbed me either. I did like how hard it went.
John Cale
4/5
4 out of 5. This album was a fun, pleasant surprise.
Sabu
3/5
3 out of 5. Bring on the conga drums!
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
4/5
4 out of 5. The opening track was kinda epic, maybe I incorrectly slept on ELP.
The Streets
1/5
1 out of 5. Genre aside this album just doesn't do it for me. The rapping felt out of time with the beats.
Shivkumar Sharma
5/5
5 out of 5. This album is a reason why to do this one album a day challenge.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
4 out of 5. For the Rolling Stones this is a solid album.
Throwing Muses
4/5
4 out of 5. Only listened to the original release but this was another fun listen.
Suede
3/5
3 out of 5. Just ok brit-pop with decent energy to it.
Public Image Ltd.
1/5
1 out of 5. Influential? Maybe but goodness this was a tough listen, and that's from someone who enjoys most post-punk I've come across.
Hawkwind
5/5
5 out of 5. I'll take this over most love albums any day. I knew Hawkwind kicked ass but now I know they could do it live too.
Eric Clapton
3/5
3 out of 5. Some good guitar work here.
Count Basie & His Orchestra
3/5
3 out of 5. Fun album and well produced.