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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Pyromania
Def Leppard
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5 | 3.13 | +1.87 |
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Bad Company
Bad Company
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5 | 3.25 | +1.75 |
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The Beach Boys Today!
The Beach Boys
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5 | 3.26 | +1.74 |
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
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5 | 3.31 | +1.69 |
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Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
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5 | 3.32 | +1.68 |
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Tommy
The Who
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5 | 3.33 | +1.67 |
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Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
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5 | 3.38 | +1.62 |
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Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
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5 | 3.39 | +1.61 |
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Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
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5 | 3.39 | +1.61 |
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
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5 | 3.43 | +1.57 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Remain In Light
Talking Heads
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1 | 3.67 | -2.67 |
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
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1 | 3.63 | -2.63 |
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People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
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1 | 3.62 | -2.62 |
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Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
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1 | 3.61 | -2.61 |
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
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1 | 3.61 | -2.61 |
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1999
Prince
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1 | 3.6 | -2.6 |
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Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
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1 | 3.57 | -2.57 |
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The Clash
The Clash
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1 | 3.53 | -2.53 |
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The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
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1 | 3.53 | -2.53 |
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Moby
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1 | 3.46 | -2.46 |
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Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Led Zeppelin | 5 | 4.8 |
| Beatles | 3 | 5 |
| The Who | 3 | 4.67 |
| Queen | 3 | 4.67 |
| AC/DC | 2 | 5 |
| Oasis | 2 | 5 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Kraftwerk | 2 | 1 |
| LCD Soundsystem | 2 | 1 |
| The Velvet Underground | 3 | 1.67 |
| Prince | 2 | 1.5 |
| Talking Heads | 2 | 1.5 |
| David Bowie | 4 | 2.25 |
Controversial
| Artist | Ratings |
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| Deep Purple | 2, 5 |
| John Lennon | 1, 4 |
| Steely Dan | 2, 2, 5 |
5-Star Albums (45)
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Nine Inch Nails · 1 likes
1/5
I know I'm supposed to like this but I just don't. It's very noisy, to the point where you can barely hear the vocals at times. Mix is pretty bright for an album with such a dark theme. 1/5
The Flaming Lips · 1 likes
2/5
Decent background music but probably not one I'd seek out again.
Ella Fitzgerald · 1 likes
3/5
Great voice and music but too long of an album to be included on this list.
1-Star Albums (54)
All Ratings
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
Willie Nelson
4/5
I enjoyed this more than I expected to!
Led Zeppelin
5/5
George Harrison
5/5
Fatboy Slim
2/5
Very repetitive
2/5
Girls Against Boys
1/5
Not for me
The Avalanches
1/5
Did not care for this at all
Al Green
4/5
I enjoyed this one. Not necessarily my style of music, but still a solid listen.
The Doors
4/5
AC/DC
5/5
Best album by a band with a different singer than previous? I'd vote yes!
The Cars
5/5
Franz Ferdinand
2/5
Take Me Out, Matinee, Darts of Pleasure were decent. Probably wouldn't listen again.
2/5
The music wasn't awful, but I was not a fan of the Spanish lyrics. Would not seek out again.
Justice
2/5
Not my style at all, but not a terrible listen. The songs transition pretty seamlessly, so it's almost like one long electronic song. Phantom & Phantom II were jams. I probably wouldn't seek it out again, but I didn't hate it.
The Doors
4/5
One of the best debut albums of all time!
David Bowie
3/5
Not a huge Bowie fan in general. This album was more enjoyable than some of his later stuff. I wasn't crazy about his cover of Across the Universe, but this wasn't a bad listen. I've heard Fame on the radio ad nauseum for years, but otherwise I wasn't familiar with any of the songs.
Prince
1/5
Starts off OK but loses steam after the first 3 songs. Too much electronic drum machine and the songs get longer and drag on. Would not listen again.
The Beta Band
2/5
I didn't hate this but I didn't love it either. I'll give it a 2 because there were parts that I enjoyed.
Sister Sledge
4/5
Fun mix of 70's R&B and Disco. Vocals are fantastic, recommend listening with speakers that allow the bass to shine through. I enjoyed this album quite a bit, added most of the songs to my iTunes library. 3.5/5
The Electric Prunes
3/5
Fairly generic late 60's psychedelic rock. Similar to the Zombies, the Animals, the Turtles, etc. Not a bad listen.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Hard to go wrong with Neil Young! I had never listened to much of his post-70's stuff, but this was a pleasant surprise. Some of the songs were a bit long but they didn't get boring at all.
Fairport Convention
1/5
Meat Loaf
4/5
Very well written album with instantly recognizable tracks! I hesitate to give 5 stars simply because there are 3 eight minute+ songs on this album. It's a killer album, with one of the most iconic covers, but in general I feel like songs over 6 minutes tend to drag on toward the end.
Eminem
2/5
Loses 1 star from me for having multiple <1 minute transition tracks and skits that, in my opinion, don't add anything to the album. Not my style of music in general, but growing up in the 90's, I was familiar with multiple tracks.
Depeche Mode
2/5
First Depeche Mode album I've ever listened to. Very New Wave/synth pop sound, not really my style but I can see why they're as popular as they are.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1/5
Not a fan of his voice, feel like the singing is frequently off key. Emerick's stamp is evident in the recording/production quality though. Man Out of Time was a decent song, but wouldn't seek this one out again.
Pulp
3/5
I'm a fan of most 90's Britpop but wasn't familiar with this band or album. I got a bit of a Bowie vibe from the singer at times. Overall, nothing really jumped out at me but not an unenjoyable listen - would probably listen again.
Stan Getz
4/5
Makes me feel like I'm sitting in a smoky nightclub nursing an old fashioned. Very chill background music, I dig it.
Paul Weller
3/5
Some decent bluesy guitar licks, a couple cool instrumental jams and several toe tapping songs. Overall an enjoyable listen from an artist I wasn't familiar with. I wouldn't mind taking a deeper dive into his catalogue.
The Undertones
2/5
A little too punk rock for my taste, but not an unpleasant listen.
Joan Baez
2/5
She has a fantastic voice, and I can absolutely see why she was as influential and groundbreaking as she was when she debuted. That said, I'm not a big fan of folk music. I didn't hate the album but I wouldn't seek it out again.
Steely Dan
2/5
Hadn't heard anything from this album other than Rikki Don't Lose That Number. Steely Dan is one of those bands where I'm content with the hits and don't feel a need to explore their deep cuts.
Michael Jackson
4/5
I'm a bigger fan of Off the Wall than Thriller, but this is still a great album!
The Prodigy
1/5
Tim Buckley
3/5
Gives me a Van Morrison vibe
Randy Newman
2/5
Can't hear his voice without thinking of Toy Story. Not my favorite voice, but the music was OK. I don't think I would seek it out again.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
4/5
Probably my least favorite of all TP albums, but it's still TP! Some classic hits and straight-forward rock n roll.
The Who
5/5
All killer, no filler! 5/5
The Smiths
3/5
It took me a while to learn to appreciate the Smiths, but now that I do I find their music to be quite enjoyable. 3.5/5
Taylor Swift
4/5
I'm not a big Taylor Swift fan in general. I enjoyed her two mostly acoustic albums released during COVID lockdown. But, this album is solid. Her last decent pop-based album, IMO.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Overall this is the best Rolling Stones album, in my opinion.
Herbie Hancock
3/5
A good blend of jazz, funk and rock. Fairly typical of 70's jazz fusion albums. Enjoyable listen. That said, I'm not a fan of 7,8,9+ minute songs that drag on, so that drops this one to a 3/5 for me.
Eurythmics
1/5
Other than the title track, I'd say this album is fairly forgettable 80's synth-pop. The Eurythmics, in my opinion, are a singles/best of band, not a 'listen to the whole album' band.
Muddy Waters
3/5
As a guitar player, I love listening to the old blues legends and hearing their chops and techniques. Some of Muddy's stuff is a little slow, and I don't love his voice, but it definitely fits his style and just the genre in general. Can't complain about this one. 3.5/5
The Isley Brothers
4/5
Soulful, funky, and smooth with some cool covers thrown in. Enjoyable listen, would listen again. 4/5
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Iconic. Not entirely my style, but still an enjoyable listen.
Oasis
5/5
Little Richard
4/5
Classic, old school rock n roll
The Allman Brothers Band
2/5
I feel like jam bands are best appreciated live, rather than on record. I enjoy the Allman brothers, but some of these versions of their songs just go on forever. Because of that, I give it 2/5.
The White Stripes
3/5
I've always found the White Stripes to be a little too "garage rock" and unpolished for my taste. That said, this is still a rocker of an album with some classics from my high school days that instantly take me back.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
Radiohead
2/5
The Strokes
4/5
Steely Dan
2/5
Despite multiple attempts, I just cannot get into Steely Dan
Brian Eno
1/5
I've never been a big prog/art rock fan, and this album is no exception. A few decent moments, but I would not seek it out again.
David Gray
2/5
Other than 'Babylon', I wasn't familiar with anything on this album. Overall, kind of a slow listen. Not terrible, but not great either - decent background music. I don't know that I would listen again.
The xx
2/5
Rush
4/5
It took me a while to learn to appreciate Rush. The 20 minute opening track is a bit much, but the rest of the album is great!
Solange
3/5
Not really my style, but this was decent background music while I was working.
Paul Revere & The Raiders
4/5
Liz Phair
3/5
I was not familiar with this artist, but this was a decent listen. Vocals were just meh but the early 90's indie rock feel was awesome. I would listen again.
Metallica
3/5
Overall, my favorite Metallica album. I'm not the biggest fan of theirs, but this is always a solid listen!
Funkadelic
4/5
Minutemen
2/5
I think 10-12 good songs would have been better than 40 meh songs, some of which are incredibly short. Probably wouldn't seek this one out again. Hearing the Jackass into on Corona was pretty funny though.
Coldcut
2/5
Started off strong with "People Hold On" and progressively got more electronic and boring.
Paul Simon
4/5
One of the best songwriters, in my humble opinion. I was familiar with the hits, but hadn't ever listened to the entire album. I don't know that I would dive into the deep cuts again but it was an enjoyable listen. 3.5/5.
The Clash
1/5
Not for me at all.
The Who
5/5
Quintessential rock opera; Quadrophenia is superior, in my opinion, but the band had more time to grow before that came out. I'm a big fan of the Who so this is an easy 5/5 for me.
Pere Ubu
1/5
Not for me. 1/5
CHVRCHES
4/5
I was vaguely familiar with CHVRCHES, but I had never sat and listened to one of their albums as a whole. Overall, this was a pretty decent album! Catchy melodies and great production.
Kate Bush
3/5
David Bowie
1/5
I just can't get into Bowie
The Mamas & The Papas
5/5
One of my favorite albums of the 60's, whether you can see the toilet or not! (IYKYK)
The Charlatans
4/5
Deep Purple
2/5
In general I'm not a huge fan of live albums. IMO they fail to recreate the experience of seeing a band live and in-person. Long versions of songs and jam sessions drag on. I like Deep Purple, and I like these songs, but I give the live album version 2/5.
Arcade Fire
2/5
Kraftwerk
1/5
Not for me.
AC/DC
5/5
Straight good old rock and roll. An absolute banger.
Goldfrapp
1/5
2
Led Zeppelin
5/5
The Pogues
3/5
I went into this with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Would I listen again? Maybe not, but a decent album.
Derek & The Dominos
5/5
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
I enjoyed this more than I expected
LCD Soundsystem
1/5
1/5
Basically just loud noise.
Tears For Fears
2/5
Steely Dan
5/5
Hands down my favorite Steely Dan album
The Beau Brummels
3/5
Not terrible but not great either. I feel like they're trying to be the Beatles meets the Byrds meets Dylan.
The Coral
2/5
Not my favorite Coral album.
Abdullah Ibrahim
4/5
This was an enjoyable listen. I got Coltrane vibes at times and Vince Guaraldi vibes at others.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Can I give this 6 stars?
Crosby, Stills & Nash
5/5
Tracy Chapman
5/5
Os Mutantes
2/5
Joy Division
2/5
I have listened to Joy Division songs, but never a whole album. I liked this album, but I didn't really hear anything special that would make me listen again.
Jack White
4/5
I enjoyed this album more than I expected to - I'm not a huge Jack White fan, but this was a cool listen. I added several songs to my library and would listen to this again.
Kendrick Lamar
1/5
Guided By Voices
2/5
Solomon Burke
4/5
Solid early rhythm & blues album. He has a great voice.
The Smiths
4/5
3.5/5
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
I didn't know what to expect here but I was pleasantly surprised - this album was a really fun listen! I will be checking out some more of their catalogue. 4/5
Beth Orton
4/5
Her voice reminds me a little of Delores from the Cranberries and I also get Norah Jones vibes from some of the slower songs. I enjoyed this album a lot.
3/5
I would put this in the category of tolerable punk, along the lines of the Clash. Not my favorite but I didn’t hate it. 3/5
5/5
Michael Kiwanuka
4/5
I didn’t know much by this artist outside of the Big Little Lies theme song, but this was a really enjoyable listen. I will definitely check out some more of his stuff.
Funkadelic
3/5
This was a cool album, but the 2 ten minute songs that bookend it get kind of boring.
Nine Inch Nails
1/5
I know I'm supposed to like this but I just don't. It's very noisy, to the point where you can barely hear the vocals at times. Mix is pretty bright for an album with such a dark theme. 1/5
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Can’t go wrong with Joni Mitchell. Fantastic songwriting, but I wish her voice wasn’t quite so grating on some tracks.
Fleet Foxes
4/5
My favorite FF album.
Adele
3/5
Can't deny the vocal abilities that she has even it's not really my style of music.
Jane's Addiction
3/5
The Triffids
3/5
This band reminds me a little of Hoodoo Gurus; I enjoyed this album, but it started strong and got weaker as it went on, IMO. I would, however, seek out more of their music.
Brian Wilson
4/5
I guess I didn't realize that Brian had released his own version of this separate from the Beach Boys release. Pretty cool album that is perfect to listen to right after Pet Sounds, IMO.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
4/5
Good old school 50's rock and roll! A musical career cut far too short.
The Band
2/5
Meh. I personally don't understand the hype that The Band gets. Fairly boring album, IMO.
Supergrass
4/5
Not sure how I never heard of these guys among the 90's britpop scene. Overall, an enjoyable listen - not quite up the level of Oasis or Blur though. Added a few songs to my library and will check out some more of their albums. Album cover gets a 5/5 for being misrepresentative of the musical style.
Carole King
5/5
Masterpiece. 5/5
Bad Company
5/5
One of my top debuts!
Queen
5/5
Underrated Queen album, IMO. Brighton Rock is a banger!
Lightning Bolt
1/5
Noise rock is right. Not for me at all.
Bee Gees
3/5
I wasn't familiar with non-disco Bee Gees. Kind of sounds like the Bee Gees trying to sound the Beatles and ELO. Kinda cool!
U2
3/5
Not my favorite U2 album, but some good tracks. Didn't hate it but probably wouldn't listen again outside of the hits.
Supergrass
3/5
This is my second Supergrass album, it was decent, like the first. Mid-grade Britpop.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
I prefer Cohen's songs when they are sung by/with other people. I like his songwriting, but not his voice.
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
My second favorite Hendrix album behind Are You Experienced. Classic.
The Fall
3/5
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Beautiful album of some of his lesser known songs (at least to me)
Iron Maiden
2/5
Not quite the personality of the later Maiden, but you can hear them slowly developing their signature style. Personally I prefer Bruce's vocals.
Maxwell
3/5
Never heard of Maxwell, but this was incredibly smooth. I don't know that I would listen again, but it was enjoyable background music.
New Order
3/5
This was OK. They did a decent job of making synth pop sound more like rock here. I didn't mind this album but I probably wouldn't go back to it. I think I prefer Joy Division to New Order.
Beach House
3/5
I wasn't familiar with this band but I enjoyed this more than I expected. A little shoegazy for my taste at times, but overall an enjoyable listen.
Jimmy Smith
5/5
Really fun jazz record. Some great grooves, would definitely listen again.
Queen
4/5
Early, proggy Queen is not my favorite, but there are still some rockers on this album! Seven Seas of Rhye has always been an underrated jam! They really took off on the Sheer Heart Attack, IMO.
Harry Nilsson
3/5
Beyoncé
1/5
Cee Lo Green
1/5
Not for me.
Louis Prima
4/5
Growing up in an Italian family, this is kind of music that was always playing at my grandparents' house. Total nostalgia, and I love it! Maybe not my preferred style but definitely a fun listen!
Dire Straits
4/5
Not my favorite Dire Straits album, but still a great listen!
Nitin Sawhney
2/5
Decent background music, but not something I'd revisit.
The Gun Club
2/5
Q-Tip
1/5
The Black Keys
4/5
The Flaming Lips
2/5
Decent background music but probably not one I'd seek out again.
Steve Earle
3/5
I enjoyed this more than expected. I don't know that I'd listen again, but I'll give it 3 stars because it's better than any modern country music by a longshot.
Nick Drake
4/5
Mekons
1/5
This started out OK and got progressively worse with each song.
Snoop Dogg
2/5
The Smiths
3/5
Not my favorite Smiths album but still a decent listen.
Doves
3/5
Not a bad album. 'Pounding' and 'Caught by the River' sound a lot like early Coldplay.
The Killers
5/5
Thin Lizzy
5/5
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Queen
5/5
Obviously the hits are great, but Death On Two Legs and '39 are some great album cuts!
Primal Scream
2/5
Movin' On Up sounds like a lost Rolling Stones recording. I really enjoyed that song, but the rest of the album was a bit too electronic for my taste. I really like PS's next album, which was more rock based.
John Lennon
1/5
Def Leppard
5/5
My second favorite Def Leppard album behind Hysteria (which is surely on this list??)! Solid rock n roll!
Dolly Parton
3/5
James Brown
3/5
Manic Street Preachers
4/5
The Verve
3/5
Not a bad album, but it's long and starts to drag on, IMO.
Soul II Soul
2/5
Not bad background music, but probably not something I'd revisit.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Janis Joplin
4/5
I've heard Janis's music sparingly, but have never sat and listened to an album of hers. Obviously, she has some pipes, but the songwriting is great too. Solid listen, would probably pick up a copy if I came across one.
John Lennon
4/5
His best overall album, IMO
Simply Red
2/5
Drastic change from track 1 to track 2. Holding Back the Years is the standout for me, but I'm not sure I'd revisit the whole album.
Aretha Franklin
4/5
Public Image Ltd.
1/5
Only made it through 3 tracks before I shut it off. Albums you must hear that make you want to die.
Finley Quaye
2/5
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Beatles
5/5
John Coltrane
3/5
John Martyn
3/5
This gives me Nick Drake vibes.
Gary Numan
3/5
Synth player is getting a workout!
Janelle Monáe
2/5
Traffic
3/5
Death In Vegas
1/5
Björk
1/5
The Velvet Underground
1/5
I just don't understand the hype with this band.
Nico
3/5
Not terrible but not great either. Decent 60's folk sound, made for good background music.
Dexys Midnight Runners
2/5
The obvious single is great but other than that this is a fairly forgettable album.
Mott The Hoople
2/5
You can definitely hear the Bowie influence in their sound.
Nirvana
5/5
The White Stripes
3/5
The Hardest Button to Button is a straight up jam!
Kings of Leon
3/5
I like Kings of Leon, but this album is a bit too 'garage rock' compared to their more recent stuff. Not terrible but I don't think I'd revisit.
LCD Soundsystem
1/5
Queens Of The Stone Age
2/5
I actually enjoyed this more than some of the later QOTSA albums. A little more raw sounding.
R.E.M.
4/5
The Cure
3/5
Kings of Leon
4/5
I wasn't familiar with their earlier work. It's a little less polished, but I enjoyed this one quite a bit.
Ryan Adams
2/5
Meh. I like his later work but this was a little too raw for my taste.
Mudhoney
1/5
Bob Marley & The Wailers
1/5
The Stone Roses
4/5
Paul Simon
3/5
I enjoy listening to this album when I do, but it's usually one I seek out intentionally. Can't deny Paul Simon's songwriting abilities!
John Cale
4/5
His voice reminds me a little bit of Ringo Starr. Endless Plain of Fortune give me Moody Blues vibes. Overall this was an enjoyable album that I wasn't at all familiar with. I would revisit this one.
Elton John
5/5
Classic album, runs a little long but never gets boring! Grey Seal and All the Girls Love Alice are great deep cuts, IMO
The xx
3/5
Decent background music, but probably not one I'd revisit.
Beck
3/5
Not my jam, but not a bad listen. It had some catchy songs and decent moments.
Beatles
5/5
It's the Beatles, what else needs to be said?
Dusty Springfield
4/5
Not something I would typically listen to, but I can definitely see why it's on this list. Nice, easy morning listening.
The Yardbirds
3/5
The Beach Boys
5/5
Very applicable listen the day after Brian Wilson's passing. Top notch.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
The Velvet Underground
2/5
I've just never understood the hype behind this album. Maybe I'm not stoned enough to appreciate it.
The Kinks
4/5
I enjoy the Kinks. I've always felt that they get overshadowed by the Beatles and Stones, but they were a pioneer of the British Invasion with a sound all their own! This album started off strong, got boring for a bit, and then finished strong.
Ian Dury
2/5
I don't quite get all of the circus comments in the reviews on this. It's just fairly generic 70's rock, IMO. It's no more circusy than some of McCartney's late Beatles compositions. Not terrible, not great either.
Nirvana
4/5
I give this a 4/5 only because I don't love live albums.
U2
4/5
This album took a while to grow on me, but it's a regular favorite now
Blondie
4/5
The United States Of America
1/5
I couldn't even make it through this album - I don't think I took enough LSD this morning to appreciate this one.
Dexys Midnight Runners
2/5
Meh. Outside of their big single, I can't really get into this band.
Slade
3/5
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Pixies
2/5
King Crimson
3/5
I absolutely see why this album is influential and on this list, but I just can't get into prog rock.
The Fall
2/5
Meh
Deee-Lite
2/5
Not my jam, but decent background music.
Sam Cooke
3/5
Moby
1/5
Not for me
Eagles
5/5
Probably my second favorite Eagles album. Solid from start to finish.
Dizzee Rascal
1/5
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
3/5
Pretty boring 70's glam rock. Nothing jumped out.
The Who
4/5
Beastie Boys
1/5
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
I'm just not a fan of live albums.
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
2/5
The Stooges
2/5
I see why this album was influential, but it's just not my jam.
Pink Floyd
5/5
Blur
4/5
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Some catchy songs, but just a bit too synth-poppy for my taste.
Black Sabbath
3/5
Stan Getz
4/5
Parliament
2/5
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
1/5
4/5
Red Hot Chili Peppers
2/5
I know this is considered one of their essential albums, but it's honestly probably my least favorite of theirs
The Police
3/5
Walking On The Moon saves this album from being a 2 for me.
Jurassic 5
2/5
2
Bert Jansch
3/5
Very Dylan-esque but I like Bert's voice 100 times better.
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Van Morrison
5/5
My favorite Van Morrison album! Never a bad day to listen to this one.
Soundgarden
4/5
Fishbone
3/5
This album surprised me. Several different genres it could fall into. Not sure I'd listen again, but I did enjoy this one.
Pavement
3/5
I was familiar with a few songs. The music was great, not a huge of the off-key singing though.
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Not my favorite Zeppelin album, but it's still a Zeppelin album!
Röyksopp
2/5
Peter Gabriel
1/5
As much as I try, I just cannot get into Peter Gabriel..
Traffic
3/5
Elvis Presley
3/5
I'm not an Elvis fan, so I fully expected to hate this. However, it actually turned out to be a decent, fairly enjoyable listen.
The Youngbloods
3/5
Laibach
2/5
Not a fan of the singing, but the music was OK (if a little repetitive)
The Psychedelic Furs
2/5
The Clash
3/5
Linkin Park
5/5
Robert Wyatt
1/5
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
3/5
Elvis Costello
2/5
I've listened to several albums now, and I still don't like Elvis Costello.
Iron Maiden
2/5
2
Nirvana
3/5
Bebel Gilberto
2/5
Decent background music but that's about it.
Christina Aguilera
3/5
Not my style of music, but man she has some pipes!
Japan
2/5
The White Stripes
3/5
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
This is the best Elvis Costello album I've listened to yet. Still a 3
The Flaming Lips
4/5
I enjoyed this more than expected.
MGMT
3/5
A little poppy for my taste but not a bad album.
Violent Femmes
2/5
Mercury Rev
3/5
The Go-Betweens
4/5
Wilco
3/5
The 13th Floor Elevators
2/5
Syd Barrett
1/5
I'm not a fan of the Barrett-era Floyd stuff, so this one didn't do it for me either.
Tim Buckley
2/5
Paul McCartney and Wings
5/5
David Bowie
2/5
I just can't get into Bowie no matter how much I try. I liked Changes and that was about it. Definitely not his worst though
The Monks
2/5
Destiny's Child
2/5
I remember this album being really big when I was younger, but I have trouble getting into this style of music.
The Police
3/5
Patti Smith
2/5
Meh, not for me.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
1/5
Lambchop
3/5
This was a fairly chill album from an artist I wasn't familiar with. Some 70's soul mixed in. Not sure I'd revisit it, but it made pretty decent background music.
10cc
3/5
A lot of different styles on this, but overall an enjoyable listen.
Charles Mingus
4/5
Booker T. & The MG's
4/5
The Replacements
3/5
Paul Simon
3/5
Motörhead
2/5
Music was OK but I couldn't get past the singer's voice.
B.B. King
4/5
Beatles
5/5
Astrud Gilberto
3/5
Not really my thing but this wasn't bad to listen to.
Badly Drawn Boy
4/5
Marianne Faithfull
3/5
Deep Purple
5/5
Frank Zappa
2/5
This was decent background music but that's about it.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
I like the music, but I think his voice is what keeps it from being a 4 for me.
Aimee Mann
4/5
4/5
Not a Kinks album I was familiar with but I quite enjoyed it
Frank Ocean
1/5
Ella Fitzgerald
3/5
Great voice and music but too long of an album to be included on this list.
Dagmar Krause
2/5
Not really my jam but she has a good voice.
Kraftwerk
1/5
Electronic music just isn't for me.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
A lot of covers but that seems typical of early British rock bands. Not the worst Stones' album by any stretch.
Neil Young
4/5
Jeff Buckley
3/5
I know I'm supposed to like this album but I just have never been able to enjoy it. No denying his talent but it's just not for me.
The Sonics
4/5
Hadn't heard this one before but it was a fun listen
Erykah Badu
1/5
I understand why R&B/Hip Hop/Soul is an influential genre, but it's just not for me.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
5/5
Beck
2/5
Iggy Pop
3/5
3/5
The Pogues
2/5
Sounds like a bunch of drunken sailors
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Alanis Morissette
5/5
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Count Basie & His Orchestra
4/5
Relaxing background music
Blur
3/5
The first 2 songs were the best. I prefer some of their other albums over this one. Not great, not terrible.
Jacques Brel
1/5
I don't speak French
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
3
Sonic Youth
3/5
Public Enemy
3/5
This was much more tolerable than most of the other rap/hip hop on this list.
The Teardrop Explodes
3/5
Kind of gives Echo & The Bunnymen vibes. I don't hate it.
The Mothers Of Invention
1/5
Kate Bush
3/5
I like her music but not her voice.
Beck
2/5
David Bowie
3/5
One of the more tolerable Bowie albums I've listened to.
The Divine Comedy
3/5
Femi Kuti
4/5
This was pleasantly surprising.
A Tribe Called Quest
1/5
Meh, hip hop
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
One of the more enjoyable Springsteen albums I've listened to.
Silver Jews
3/5
Neneh Cherry
1/5
1
Donald Fagen
1/5
4/5
Fun Lovin' Criminals
3/5
This was one of the more enjoyable hip hop albums on this list. Didn't mind this one.
Super Furry Animals
4/5
This was surprisingly enjoyable!
Ray Charles
4/5
Coldplay
5/5
Jamiroquai
3/5
The Last Shadow Puppets
4/5
Enjoyed this, would listen again
Echo And The Bunnymen
4/5
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Not their best, not their worst.
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
Tusk and Sara save this from being a 2. Definite drop off from the prior two albums.
Roni Size
1/5
Fred Neil
2/5
The Jesus And Mary Chain
2/5
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
The Saints
2/5
2
The Bees
2/5
2
Michael Jackson
5/5
My favorite of his.
5/5
Talking Heads
1/5
Lana Del Rey
3/5
k.d. lang
2/5
This wasn't bad it just really isn't my style
Pink Floyd
3/5
The hits are good but there's a lot of filler songs.
Green Day
4/5
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
2/5
Like Dylan but somehow less pleasant
Culture Club
2/5
Black Sabbath
3/5
I'd heard the singles but I had never listened to this album all the way through before. I was pleasantly surprised.
Talking Heads
2/5
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Sepultura
1/5
Britney Spears
3/5
This album was pure nostalgia, but I don't feel like the bubblegum pop sound has aged well.
Slipknot
1/5
Tori Amos
2/5
Wu-Tang Clan
1/5
Dion
4/5
Johnny Cash
3/5
Massive Attack
2/5
Be Thankful For What You've Got saved this from being a 1
The Kinks
3/5
The Velvet Underground
2/5
This was better than the banana album but I still don't understand what people like about this band.
Prince
2/5
I've tried to like Prince and I just can't. This wasn't terrible, but still not for me
Stevie Wonder
3/5
A little long, but overall an enjoyable listen
The Specials
1/5
Grateful Dead
2/5
Another band I've never understood the hype for, but this wasn't terrible.
Magazine
3/5
More tolerable than most post-punk on this list.
Minor Threat
1/5
Billy Bragg
3/5
this had some good moments, and then some 'jug band' moments
Incubus
4/5
Curtis Mayfield
2/5
Elvis Presley
3/5
I've always disliked Elvis, but maybe I just dislike early Elvis? This wasn't bad at all.
Goldfrapp
3/5
Gotan Project
3/5
Not a huge fan of foreign language music but the instrumentation was pretty enjoyable.
Bill Evans Trio
4/5
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
By far the most tolerable (almost enjoyable) Elvis Costello album I've listened to