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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
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5 | 2.84 | +2.16 |
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Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
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5 | 2.84 | +2.16 |
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Destroyer
KISS
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5 | 2.86 | +2.14 |
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Fly Or Die
N.E.R.D
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5 | 2.86 | +2.14 |
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Stripped
Christina Aguilera
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5 | 2.87 | +2.13 |
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Kimono My House
Sparks
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5 | 3.06 | +1.94 |
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Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
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5 | 3.1 | +1.9 |
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Under Construction
Missy Elliott
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5 | 3.14 | +1.86 |
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Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
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5 | 3.25 | +1.75 |
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B-52's
The B-52's
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5 | 3.29 | +1.71 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
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1 | 3.9 | -2.9 |
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In Rainbows
Radiohead
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1 | 3.84 | -2.84 |
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Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
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1 | 3.83 | -2.83 |
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
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1 | 3.71 | -2.71 |
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
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1 | 3.47 | -2.47 |
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Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
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1 | 3.44 | -2.44 |
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The Yes Album
Yes
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1 | 3.31 | -2.31 |
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The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
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1 | 3.26 | -2.26 |
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Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
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1 | 3.17 | -2.17 |
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Technique
New Order
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1 | 3.17 | -2.17 |
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Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Pink Floyd | 3 | 4.67 |
| The White Stripes | 3 | 4.33 |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 4.33 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| The Smiths | 3 | 1.67 |
| Yes | 3 | 1.67 |
| Dinosaur Jr. | 2 | 1.5 |
| Björk | 2 | 1.5 |
| Radiohead | 3 | 2 |
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| Artist | Ratings |
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| The Velvet Underground | 4, 1, 3 |
| Beatles | 4, 3, 1 |
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The Verve
2/5
It's one of those albums that was only added in the books because of one major hit song.. Ironically, it reminds me of the suburbs.
Favorite Track: "Bitter Sweet Symphony".
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The Black Crowes
4/5
It reminds me of a 1970s album. It's classic rock that sounds like even classic-er rock. Imagine this playing on a bar patio on a Summer Night.
Favorite Track: "She Talks To Angels".
1 likes
Beastie Boys
1/5
I'd rather go to Paul's Boutique than listen to this again.
Favorite Track: "Hey Ladies".
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Gorillaz
5/5
Gorillaz are my favorite band of all time, and not only is this one of my favorite Gorillaz albums, this is one of my favorite albums of all time. So, because of that, I’m going to switch gears: I’m giving a ranking of every song on the album(I’ll play by my own rules, and ignore the bonus tracks that weren’t on the original album-but-they are fantastic too).
So, here is my ranking of each song, from worst to best(keep in mind, there are no “bad” songs on this album in my opinion).
15. “Re-Hash”: If I love an album, I usually hate picking intros, or outros as the worst track on the album because those are the bread, and butter of albums, but I couldn’t help myself this time, because this is clearly the worst song. The boring title of the song reflects the entirety of the song-just simplistic acoustic guitar, and melancholy singing. It’s still okay, but I skip it almost every time I listen to this album because it’s the only song on the album I would rank just “okay”.
14. “Starshine”: This is a bit of a snoozer, and the lyrics are dry, and repetitive. It’s a a cute slow jam, but it’s towards the bottom of this incredible album.
13. “Double Bass”: “All of which makes me anxious, at times unbearably so” are the only lyrics of the song, which is mainly encased by Bass(or should I say Double-Bass) Guitar. It’s still fun to jam out too, but it’s obvious as to why I have twelve songs ranked ahead of it.
12.: “Latin Simone(Que Pasa Contigo?)”: Literally the only reason I don’t have this song ranked higher is because it’s the only song that’s exclusively not spoken in English, and that’s the only language I can fluently understand. The drums, the guitar, the horn, everything about it is so good(R.I.P. Ibrahim Ferrer).
11.: “Punk”: This song is a tribute to Damon Albarn’s other band, Blur. It’s the lone Punk Rock song on the album, and it’s obvious Albarn is having fun singing gibberish, as well as random space-ship style noises one would hear in a Twilight Zone episode. If I liked Punk Rock Music better, I’d rank it higher.
10.: “New Genius(Brother)”: One could argue this is a Halloween song due to the spooky “oooo” vocals in the back, eerie harmonica, and disturbing lyrics. It’s definitely one I like to creep myself out with in October.
9.: “Sound Check(Gravity)”: The beautiful intro reminds me of a theme from a Zelda video game, and some of the beautiful violin play flutters throughout the song. The main thing holding this one back in the ranking is the fact the entire song is discussing…gravity.
8.: “Man Research(Clapper)”: Unfortunately, I still don’t understand the lyrics, or title of this song, but I still love singing “ya ya ya ya ya” over, and over again, as well as that haunting “hero” chant by Albarn. Could this song actually be about mental insanity?
7.: “Rock The House”: This is the definition of classic Gorillaz: Del The Funky Homosapien, horns, various beats, catchy lyrics, rhythms that make it easy to dance to, and….a recorder? What can go wrong when you rock the house?
6.: “5/4:” The song title is relevant, since that’s the time measure of the song, and you didn’t hear “she turned the dead on”, whether those should have been the lyrics, or not. This is the only song on the album with a touch of Country Music blended within it(and thank God for that).
5. “M1A1”: This is such an incredible way to end the album! With what is probably the loudest Gorillaz song ever, the opening was taken from the movie Day Of The Dead, and the build up to the climax is one of the most euphoric experiences I’ve ever had.
4. “Slow Country”: I don’t know if they referred to speed, a location, or if they meant “rural”, but the title is irrelevant here: This song is perfect for playing on your beach vacation. The tropical “breeze”, Albarn’s soothing voice, and the organ make this a fun Summer jam.
3. “19-2000”: The title of the song, and meaning of the lyrics is saying what we already knew: We ventured into a new millennium. With the voice of “Noodle”, the quirky beats, and the very catchy tune, it’s easy to see why this made my top three. At the time, there was a tremendous amount of excitement going into the new millennium(don’t blame them; they didn’t know any better).
2.: “Tomorrow Comes Today”: The title is an oxymoron, and then we quickly figure out that’s the point. In the most serious, and dark song on the album, the Gorillaz successfully predicted the technological, and digital takeover of the 21st Century, and it’s a terrifying experience we can hear in Albarn’s voice.
1. :”Clint Eastwood”: Titled after the famous American actor(due to the allusions hear in the song from the movie, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly), the greatest Gorillaz song of all time, and one of the greatest songs in the 21st Century takes the number one spot. The bass drums, Del The Funky Homosapien spitting out some of the best rap verses we’ll ever hear, the haunting chorus, the melodica, and the length of the song make this such an incredible journey. Personally, I think this would have been the ideal song as an outro, but what do I know?
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The Hives
1/5
No, this is not my new favourite band. If this is a collection of their best songs, I'd hate to hear a collection of their worst songs. Some of the most annoying singing, and clashing of instruments I've ever heard.
Favourite song: "Outsmarted"
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4/5
This album makes me emotional, and the feeling it gives me is surreal. This is classic U2, and it also features one of my Favorite songs of all time("I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"). While it could have had a bit more variety, I thoroughly enjoyed the album.
Favorite song on the album: "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"(Side One; Track Two).
The Killers
4/5
A fun debut Rock album which takes me back to my middle school years("All These Things That I've Done" is better than "Mr. Brightside", and I'll die on that hill).
Favorite song: "All These Things That I've Done".
Pink Floyd
5/5
A Time-less classic, and one of the greatest albums of all time(although I don't think it's the greatest Pink Floyd album). The epic vocals in "The Great Gig In The Sky" sends chills down my spine, and who doesn't love singing "Money" while splurging on the weekend? Finally, the end of the album winds down with the relaxing, yet, emotional "Us and Them", and there is no better way to close this album than "Eclipse".
Favorite song: "Us and Them".
The Velvet Underground
4/5
The album opens up with a hauntingly beautiful tune, with "Candy Says"( a song which is still very relevant). The album has some classic bangers, and some duds. "The Murder Mystery" sounds like a long lost System Of A Down song. They were ahead of their time, which makes me appreciate Lou Reed before his solo career(I do find it a bit questionable that their self-titled album is their third album, but I'll digress).
Favorite Track: "Candy Says"
Marty Robbins
3/5
Given the genre, I definitely enjoyed this album more than I thought I would. I could imagine myself with my Big Iron out in the Wild Wild West.
Favorite Track: "Big Iron"
Rush
2/5
88 years earlier, it didn't impress much much at all.
Favorite Track: "2112"
Manic Street Preachers
1/5
Everything...sucks?
Favorite Track: "Everything Must Go"(I guess. It still kinda sucked).
System Of A Down
4/5
System Of A Down(SOAD) is one of my favorite bands of all time, and ironically, this is actually my least favorite album from them. Since it's SOAD, it's obviously still great though. I can feel the rage in my veins, shouting the lyrics of their politically charged album. They've always been ahead of their time.
Favorite Song: "Spiders".
Bob Dylan
3/5
I'll die on the hill that Bob Dylan is one of the most overrated musicians of all time, but I did enjoy this album more than I thought I would. There were some well-written lyrics, and catchy ballads. It still didn't blow me away though.
Favorite song on the album: "Ballad of a Thin Man".
The United States Of America
3/5
Uncle Sam wants you to listen to this album!
The United States of America were Insane Clown Posse(ICP) before ICP. With a name like that, it's no wonder they were a one-album wonder.
Overall, I enjoyed this in a Juggalo-kind-of-way.
Muddy Waters
3/5
The album opens up with one of the most recognizable musical riffs of all time. Then, similar to eating leftovers, the album gets repetitive, and loses it's charm.
Favorite song: "Mannish Boy"
Sade
2/5
Elevator manufacturers called: They want their music back.
At least it had some sexy saxophone throughout the album.
Favorite song: "Love Is A King".
Elliott Smith
3/5
A profoundly mediocre album which could do a lot worse, and a lot better. It's a good album to cruise to on the highway.
Favorite Song: "Stupidity Tries"
Metallica
4/5
I'll still say(and defend) that Metallica is one of the most overrated bands of all time, but this is(probably) their best album. It has solid mix of headbangers, and slow metal. It also includes one of the greatest rock songs of all time.
Favorite Song: "Enter Sandman".
(P.S. Why have your FIFTH studio album your self-titled one?).
Steely Dan
3/5
A solid classic rock album, specifically on the Soft Rock spectrum. It won't blow you away, but it's okay.
Favorite Song: "Do It Again".
Count Basie & His Orchestra
4/5
This "Big Band", Jazzy album showcases some of the most talented musicians in the history of music. Who needs lyrics when we can rock out like it's 1958 again?
Girls Against Boys
2/5
When a group of high school boys get together in their parents' basement, and attempt to create rock music. Other than a few catchy jams, I'd pass on this.
Favorite Song: "Satin Down".
Sam Cooke
4/5
I can picture myself partying my ass off in some sleazy bar, listening to Sam Cooke spew out some bangers. I'm normally not a fan of live albums, but I enjoyed this fun party anthem album.
Favorite Song: "Cupid".
Beatles
4/5
Throughout my entire life, I've always held on to the opinion that The Beatles are one of the most overrated bands of all time, and this album didn't change my mind. If anything, seeing this the highest rated album on this website only helped me double-down on that opinion. Sure, it's a good album, and it had some talented, and catchy tunes, but it certainly doesn't deserve all the adulation it receives.
Favorite song: "Come Together".
Beyoncé
2/5
Beyonce is a legend, which is why I'm sad I feel obligated to rate this album this low(and on another note, I find it bizarre to have your fifth album as your self-titled album). She still did a great job at singing, but most of the songs were just "meh", and mostly forgettable.
Favorite song: "Flawless".
Burning Spear
3/5
A catchy, fun reggae tune to jam to while cruising around the city, and since I'm white, I can't even relate to Slavery Days.
Favorite Song: "Slavery Days".
Leonard Cohen
4/5
What a pleasant, yet, melancholy surprise! These are quintessential funeral songs.
Iggy Pop
2/5
The only Iggy I've known in my life is Iggy Koopa, and I'll keep it that way for now. The album was lackluster, and reminded me more of a demo than a studio album, but did have two good songs, if nothing else.
Favorite Song: "Lust For Life".
Portishead
2/5
Lots of beeps, and bops-a bit too many, actually. It was definitely a unique experience, but at the same time, not a very enjoyable experience. I certainly hope "Third" isn't ranked their first best album.
Favorite Song: "Nylon Smile".
David Ackles
1/5
Remember watching those boring history videos in school, and having to listen to that grossly cheesy "patriotic" music in the background? David Ackles is the CEO of that music.
Favorite Song: "Midnight Carousel".
The White Stripes
4/5
The album opens up with arguably the most recognizable guitar riff of all time. The rest of the album has a mixed bag of early 2000s nostalgia, taking me back to my middle school days as a dorky teenager at a Catholic School.
The Prodigy
2/5
This album is another version of the soundtrack of the video game "Sonic Adventure". There was definitely some talent here, but the lyrics were often comically terrible, and almost every song sounds the same.
Nas
3/5
I went into this album with way too much hope. While it's a revolutionary album, and had some sick lyrics, I was a bit disappointed. I expected souch better from what is considered one of the greatest rap albums of all time.
Gillian Welch
1/5
Not my genre of music at all, and it didn't help that every song was extremely slow, and could serve as lullabies. At least it ended with a 14 minute, 44 second ballad that wasn't terrible.
Favorite Song: "Life Is A Highway".
Adele
3/5
For the record, this album was released when Adele was 25 years old.
I've always had mixed feelings about Adele. In one way, she has an excellent singing voice, and is obviously talented. On the other hand, many of her songs tend to "blend in", if you know what I mean. They don't stick out much, and can be a bit boring.
This album starts out strong, but unfortunately, dies off as it goes on. It was okay.
Favorite Song: "Send My Love(To Your New Lover)".
Randy Newman
3/5
Randy Newman always provokes nostalgia, even when he's singing about derogatory slurs. I had mixed feelings about this odd album.
Favorite Song: "Kingfish".
Machito
3/5
An entirely instrumental album, with an influence in East African Jazz. I ended up enjoying it more than I thought I would.
Favorite Song: "Blue a la Machito".
Louis Prima
4/5
What a wild album(and don't give me any Lip). I had a bit too much fun scattin' on a Monday morning.
Favorite Song: "The Lip".
Blur
3/5
The Gorillaz are one of my favorite bands of all time, but Damon Albarn on this album doesn't have the same magic as he does with the Gorillaz. It's a solid album, but I was expecting it to blow me away.
Favorite Song: "Tracy Jacks".
Genesis
4/5
Another album that makes me wish I was alive, and conscious in the 1970s. Great classic rock here with upbeat sounds added.
Favorite Song: "Cuckoo Cocoon".
Mj Cole
1/5
The movie "Groundhog Day" works better as a movie than an album. There is virtually nothing compelling about this album, and is arguably the worst album I've heard in my life.
Al Green
3/5
Just like his "Greatest Hits" album, there are some interesting lyrics, and talent sprinkled throughout the album, but nothing really compels me. It's a decent bop to listen to while cruising on a hot, sunny day.
Favorite Song: "La-La For You".
Paul McCartney
2/5
I've always held the idea that The Beatles are the most overrated band of all time. Recently, I listened to the "Ram" album by Paul, and Linda McCartney, and I really enjoyed it, so maybe, just maybe, I can appreciate Paul McCartney in his projects outside of The Beatles.
Unfortunately, this album is far inferior to "Ram", and is rather dull most of the time, with a few catchy beats, and tunes. It was about as exciting as listening to "Abbey Road" by The Beatles.
Favorite Song: "Kreen-Akrore".
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
My favorite Reggaeton group of all time released a great album. Bob Marley's lyrics never fail to provoke our happiest emotions. This entire album is a whole mood.
Favorite Song: "One Love/People Get Ready".
The Strokes
3/5
Yes, it is, and it was okay. It could have been so much better.
Favorite Song: "Is This It".
Tom Tom Club
3/5
The beginning of the album has big dick energy, but unfortunately, it fizzles out as the album progresses.
Pixies
3/5
A decent jingle album with a touch of sass.
Favorite Song: "Gouge Away"
Ozomatli
4/5
Whoa, what a pleasant surprise! It's like taking a bowl, and mixing the ingredients of Latin American Music, as well as System Of A Down, Gorillaz, and a touch of The Flobots. A diverse group of sounds, and genres made this a fun album.
Favorite Song: "Saturday Night"
The Avalanches
3/5
This album gives me "Sonic Adventure" vibes, and instantly took me back to the early 2000s, sitting in my living room, eating pizza, and playing my Gamecube Nintendo. Other than that brief nostalgic trigger, the album wasn't too impressive.
Favorite Song: "Frontier's Psychiatrist"
Mike Oldfield
5/5
Normally I would dismiss an album with only two songs on it, but I've been pleasantly surprised. Some albums are named after a title track, and some album titles have deeper, metaphorical meanings. Well, this album title is the quintessential example of onomatopoeia: The album sounds like tubular bells. The beginning of the first song makes me want to hire an exorcist, and the ending of that same song takes me back to exploring a snow route in a "Pokemon" game.
All in all, this album consists of the most talented, and effort-fuelled work I've ever heard.
No matter what, your favorite, and worst songs on the album will involve tubular bells. Take from that what you will.
Favorite song: "Tubular Bells, Part One".
The Smashing Pumpkins
1/5
Utter garbage. It's essentially a bunch of high school students yelling, and grunting in their parents' basement, banging things together, and distorting their guitars.
Favorite Song: "Luna"
Willie Nelson
2/5
I've always said The Red Headed Stranger, and Johnny Cash are the only Country Musicians I like, but unfortunately, this album is a dud. It sounded too much like normal country for me.
Favorite Song: "Red Headed Stranger"
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Can you dig this?(Yes, you can).
This is the second album from A Tribe Called Quest I've listened to, and it slaps. Some fun, old-school hip-hop beats, and lyrics throughout this album(I was born the year this album was released- good shit).
Favorite Song: "Can I Kick It?"
My Bloody Valentine
1/5
The entire album is essentially just one very long song with background noise, mumbles, moans, and grunts. It's dismal to say the least.
Favorite Song: "Only Shallow"
The Verve
2/5
This is music, and it's not very good.
Favorite Song: "This Is Music".
Metallica
2/5
"One" is arguably the greatest heavy metal song of all time, and easily my favorite Metallica song.
I pledge allegiance, to the fact, that Metallica is an overrated band, with my ears, one man, under music, against the grain...And Justice For All.
Favorite Song: "One".
Julian Cope
3/5
This is a profoundly mediocre album with a rather disturbing album cover. It's decent. The opening, and closing tracks on the album are the best, and the rest is just cannon fodder.
Favorite Song: "Las Vegas Basement"
Dr. John
4/5
I've never used an illegal drug in my life, but this album made me want to drop some acid, and slowly shake my ass in a groovy motion. What a psychedelic, groovy, fun album.
Favorite Song: "I Walk On Guilded Splinters".
Arcade Fire
2/5
Christians have a hard time getting people to read the Holy Bible because it's deemed as "boring", but the Neon Bible isn't much more exciting. Arcade Fire's "Funeral" album has a little magic to it, and was much more exciting; this one deflates that. Maybe that was their Funeral.
Favorite Song: "Keep The Car Running"
Aretha Franklin
5/5
Aretha Franklin has the greatest singing voice of all time. Combine that with some beautiful instruments, her high energy, and deep lyrics, you have one fantastic album. I thoroughly enjoy every song.
Favorite Song: "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman".
Culture Club
1/5
It reminded me of that cheesy music you hear in the background of some "B" 1980s movie. It was very lackluster, lacked real instruments, and the singing was unbearable at times.
Favorite song: "Karma Chameleon".
A Tribe Called Quest
2/5
This is my second A Tribe Called Quest album. The other one was great; this one, unfortunately, was not-so-great. It was too repetitive, and the lyrics didn't hit me as well as their other album(and I'm still stunned by "The Infamous Date Rape").
Favorite Song: "Buggin' Out"
Fela Kuti
4/5
This is an album I truly would have never discovered if it wasn't for this generator. I had so much fun dancing to the beats, yelling chants, and pretending to play the bongo drums.
Favorite song: "Egbe Mi O (Carry Me I Want to Die)"
David Bowie
3/5
This is my second David Bowie album in the rotation, and again, I've been disappointed. While it still displays talent, and has some smooth instrumental pieces, it just didn't blow me away like some of his other songs.
Favorite Song: "Neukoln"
Massive Attack
2/5
After listening to this, you'll need Protection for your ears. It's a basic, lackluster album full of songs that pass you by as you're reading a book, or trying to fall asleep.
Favorite Song: "Light My Fire".
Electric Light Orchestra
3/5
The songs on here are essentially a new wave version of The Beatles. There are some catchy beats, and fun tunes, but nothing too mind-blowing here.
Favorite Song: "Mr. Blue Sky"
Anthrax
4/5
I listened to this on a chilly Tuesday morning while working, and banging my head, thrashing about, and screaming your work day away was a blast. This album is fun, energetic, and serves as a musical pick-me-up.
Favorite Song: "A.D.I./Horror Of It All".
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
3/5
I appreciate social justice Hip-hop, and the lyrics in every song have a deep meaning, but this album needed a better producer for it to be a top-tier album.
Favorite Song: "Satanic Reverses"
The Clash
2/5
This may clash with people on here, but I didn't care for this album at all. It 's loaded with basic English Rock tunes
Favorite Song: "White Riot"
Joni Mitchell
4/5
It blends elements of folk, rock, and jazz to create a unique sound that resonates with listeners. The album encapsulates themes of love, freedom, fame, and the complexities of relationships. It soothed me at the end of a long work week.
Favorite Song: "Help Me"
The Police
3/5
With a title like this, who would have thought this was by The Police? Copeland’s intricate cymbal work and complex rhythms contribute significantly to the overall sound of the album. Sting’s bass lines provide a driving force behind many songs, while Andy Summers’ echoic guitar chords add depth to the arrangements. It's a solid album, but nothing blew me away.
Favorite Song: "Message In A Bottle"
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
The other Elvis did it better.
Radiohead
3/5
Letter from God to Man: Radiohead is overrated. The album is typical 1990s alternative English Rock, and while enjoyable, doesn't deserve all the praise it gets.
Favorite Song: "Planet Telex"
3/5
G-O-O-D, is that how you spell "weird" in your dictionary?
It gave me a fever dream version of The Beatles vibes.
Favorite Song: "Greenman".
The Vines
3/5
A typical early 2000s alternative Rock feel throughout the album. I wouldn't say it's highly evolved, but it's worth listening to.
Favorite Song: "1969"
Stevie Wonder
3/5
I appreciate the talent, particularly from a legend such as Stevie Wonder, but the album wasn't my particular cup of tea. If it was an album which whet my taste more, it would earn the full five stars.
Favorite Song: "Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away"
Queen
3/5
The album is divided into two sides: the “White Side,” featuring more emotional and personal songs primarily written by Brian May, and the “Black Side,” which contains fantastical and theatrical compositions mainly penned by Freddie Mercury. It showcases the band’s willingness to experiment with complex arrangements and diverse musical styles.
I'm a huge Queen fan, and while I appreciate the talent, and still stand by my opinion that Freddie Mercury has the best singing voice in Rock 'N Roll history, this album didn't have anything that blew me away. To be honest, I'm disappointed I can't rank this higher.
Favorite Song: "Ogre Battle".
Beach House
2/5
A typical pop album since the 2010s. Very bland, fueled by auto-tune, and a lack of instrumental pieces. There were some sentimental moments, but nothing to brag about. I don't mind this type of music in the background of a commercial when I'm reading a book, but other than that, I'll never seek out a Beach House album again.
Favorite Song: "Zebra"
Doves
4/5
Apocalyptic Rock in October? I can't ask for a better situation. Imagining this as the final broadcast in Earth's history is plausible, and I wouldn't mind this being the last thing I listen to before I go off into my spiritual world.
Favorite Song: "Words".
Franz Ferdinand
3/5
"Take Me Out" is one of my favorite Rock songs of the 21st Century, ever since I first heard it as a wild Middle Schooler. The rest of the album didn't floor me away, but it's not bad at all.
Favorite Song: "Take Me Out".
Primal Scream
2/5
It started off with a bang, and then transitioned into instrumental lullabies, and nonsensical lyrics. It has its moments, but this inappropriately named album isn't blowing me away.
Favorite Song: "Movin' On Up"
Erykah Badu
4/5
A fun, vibrant R&B Album where every song is unique. It takes me right back to the early 2000s, sitting in my living room, watching music videos on my small TV.
Fiona Apple
2/5
This was my Halloween album...and it couldn't be further from a Halloween theme. It also isn't much further from completely terrible.
Favorite Song: The opener.
Public Enemy
3/5
Even as a white man, I will say this album was ahead of its time, and its message is more relevant now than it's ever been. On another note, it was released the year I was born. With that being said, it could have used a better producer to make the songs more like songs than poems.
Kamala Harris For President.
Favorite Song: "Fight The Power".
Gene Clark
1/5
This is the most repetitive episode of boring possible. I barely made it through every track, and other than the opening track, it was enough to make me sleep. I've never been a fan of Country Music(although this one felt more like folk), but this Folk Rock didn't provoke my emotions like it normally does.
Favorite Song: "The Virgin"
Tears For Fears
4/5
It feels like a 1980s movie. The nostalgia swarmed my brain throughout the album. The singing, rhythm, and beats are great. This album has been a pleasant surprise to me.
Favorite Song: "Everybody Wants To Rule The World".
Radiohead
2/5
Until Radiohead proves to me they're not overrated, I will continue to not be impressed-Ok, Radiohead? This album sounded like those computer sounds when your computer malfunctions. It's more annoying than enjoyable.
Favorite Song: "No Surprises"
The Who
3/5
Since I like The Who, I enjoy most songs on the album, but my criteria for live albums, especially on Election Day(let's go Democrats), is I need to feel like I'm immersed in the concert, and this sounded more like a studio album than a concert.
Favorite Song: "Magic Bus".
The Doors
4/5
This album soothed me, and helped me mourn the death of Jim Morrison(and the United States Of America). Beautiful poetic lyrics, combined with hard, and soft guitar. It's a shame The Doors didn't last longer.
Favorite Song: "Roadhouse Blues"
Arcade Fire
2/5
This album is about as exciting as living in the suburbs. There are some bits, and pieces I enjoyed, but it drug on way too long(sorta like spending too many years in the suburbs).
Favorite Song: "Sprawl II(Mountains Beyond Mountains)".
The Kinks
3/5
Sounds like a Beatles album with some odd remixes among them. It's a fairly decent album, but nothing to sneeze at.
Favorite Song: "Village Green".
Songhoy Blues
4/5
This 2016 album may be the newest album in the rotation, but holy shit, this album rocks in the most Mali way. The Desert Blues is a new genre for me, and I'm pleased.
Favorite Song: "Al Hassidi Terei".
Bad Company
3/5
"Bad Company" is literally part of this album. This is the album your alcoholic uncle has playing in the background on his vinyl when you visit him for Turkey Day. It's a decent Rock album.
Favorite Song: "Bad Company".
Johnny Cash
4/5
The only time I've ever wanted to go to prison. Even as a Country Music hater, I still stand by that Johnny Cash is one exception. The greatest Country Artist of all time showing enough empathy to perform at a prison is a magic of its own.
808 State
1/5
I had a bad feeling about an album titled a number by artists titled by 808 State. What a horrendous experience of lame bleeps, and noises.
Favorite Song: "Ancodia"
Public Enemy
5/5
Just like anything I listen to by Public Enemy, they're better poets than they are musicians. Their songs can use better production, rhythm, and beats, however, this album contains the absolutely greatest lyrics for a hip-hop album ever.
Favorite Song: "Night Of The Living Baseheads"
4/5
Not quite dreamy, nor sardonic, but a solid 1970s style Rock 'N Roll album. No wonder Led Zeppelin plagiarised off of them.
Favorite Song: "Prelude-Nothing To Hide"
The Smiths
2/5
The whole album reminds me of a popular surname. It's rather dull, boring, and repetitive(and now, The Queen really is dead).
Favorite Song: "Frankly, Mr. Shankly"
Scritti Politti
2/5
I like British Pop, but this was a bit too Brit-Poppy for me.
Favorite Song: "Small Talk"
Kate Bush
5/5
I'm pleasantly surprised! Unfortunately, the name Bush here in the USA isn't associated with such greatness. Some of the most soul-soothing, energetic, and pop-tacular songs are on this album.
Favorite Song: "Running Up That Hill(A Deal With God)"
Bill Evans Trio
4/5
Picture it: Playing billiards at the Vanguard while listening to live music such as this. It has an ambience to it that soothe the soul.
Favorite Song: "Gloria's Step"
Country Joe & The Fish
3/5
A psychedelic trip which sounded as if it was recorded in a tent just outside of the infamous Woodstock Festival. A mixed bad from a quality standpoint.
Favorite Song: "Love"
TV On The Radio
2/5
Sounds like this glee club from my alma mater known as The Cheezies, except cheesier.
Favorite Song: "Poppy"
T. Rex
4/5
I was dancing to T. Rex when I was twelve, and this album did not disappoint. This is peak classic rock music. It was haunting, electric, and pure talent.
Favorite Song: "Cosmic Dancer"
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
2/5
This was my 100th album for this project, and unfortunately, it didn't make me feel young, or crazy. While I do appreciate the rawness, and authenticity of the album, it needed a bit more of a spice to engage me better.
Favorite Song: "Round And Round(It Won't Be Long)"
Ministry
2/5
This definitely wins the award(so far) for the most bizarre title for an album. The album tries too hard to be edgy, but it fails. It does have a handful of headbanger moments.
Favorite Song: "Psalm 69".
The Kinks
3/5
The Kinks are another version of The Beatles, and this album is no exception. Nothing on here is earth-shattering. It's a mid-tier album.
Favorite Song: "Rainy Day In June"
Snoop Dogg
5/5
One of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. A fresh Snoop Dogg slaps with hilarious rhymes, catchy beats, and the most complete skits in the genre.
Favorite Song: "Gin And Juice"
Patti Smith
5/5
A masterpiece of underground rock! Every song builds up to a utopic climax of singing, and guitar.
Favorite Song: "Gloria"
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
3/5
The album gets a kudos for its raw talent, legendary guitar play, and catchy music one could listen to all day. However, it loses a star based on its lack of originality, given every song is written by someone other than John Mayall, and Eric Clapton.
Favorite Song: "What I'd Say".
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
2/5
My Turkey Day album was the Green Bean Casserole(and contrary to what my mind initially told me, this wasn't recorded by Sixpence None The Richer). I give the benefit of the doubt, since he was totally broken as a person, but there wasn't much here that appealed to me.
Favorite Song: "Grey/Afro"
Paul Simon
3/5
If nothing else, this album is versatile. Every song sounds as if it's performed by a different artist. Nothing blew me away, but there wasn't much that was unbearable noise either.
Favorite Song: "You Can Call Me Al"
Eminem
3/5
This is the first time I've fully listened to this album in 15 years. Back then, I would have given it a full five-star rating.
Now, I have a different perspective. The album does start out with a bang, but eventually transitions into the babbling of what sounds like a 13 year old boy showing off on a tape recorder. Per usual with Eminem, the misogyny is rampant on the album, and while the 1990s were a far less politically correct time, he has lyrics on here that would shock people back then as well.
It's still a fairly good album; just not near as good as I remembered it.
Favorite song: "Guilty Conscience"
White Denim
3/5
Feels more like 1971 than 2011. Some decent songs, but none of them put an "oomph" in me.
Favorite Song: "Keys"
David Bowie
4/5
If there is Life On Mars, it won't be the same without David Bowie.
Favorite Song: "Life On Mars?"
Venom
2/5
It's the UK's version of Metallica. Take from that what you will.
Favorite Song: "Raise The Dead"
Yes
2/5
Yes, you need better songs for a higher rating.
Favorite Song: "Roundabout"
Peter Gabriel
3/5
A profoundly mediocre album.
Favorite Song: "Waiting For The Big One".
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
A powerful album which is still relevant today. It features some of the catchiest jingles, as well as excellent singing, and good vibes.
Favorite Song: "Everyday People"
Sepultura
3/5
Some decent metal jams here, with guitar play that reminds me of System Of A Down. Too repetitive though.
Favorite Song: "Itsari"
ZZ Top
4/5
Typical ZZ Top-an entire album about women, sex, legs, and cars. I thoroughly enjoyed nearly every song.
Favorite Song: "Legs"
Talking Heads
4/5
It's been on my bucket list to listen to a Talking Heads album, and their '77 campaign was a banger.
Favorite Song: "Tentative Decisions"
Neil Young
3/5
This album was generated on my dad's birthday, and he was the one who told me about Neil Young. Not a bad album by any means, but I expected better from an artist who is revelled as much as he is.
Favorite Song: "Southern Man"
Joy Division
2/5
A snoozefest of an album, which makes the listener struggle just to hear.
Favorite Song: "Twenty Four Hours"
Tim Buckley
1/5
There is nothing enjoyable about this album: The bigoted lyrics, the sub-par instrumental play, the singing, the production, the beats, and not even one song is "catchy".
Favorite Song: "Make It Right"
The Band
2/5
"The Weight" is one of my favorite folk songs of all time, but it doesn't carry enough weight to help this album's rating. If you enjoy your drunk uncle playing a broken acoustic guitar for his annual Christmas Eve visit, you'll love this album.
Favorite Song: "The Weight"
Dion
2/5
The album includes themes of love, personal struggle, and introspection, but it sounds a bit too much like Christian Pop Rock for me. It got to a point where I was praying for the album to end.
Favorite Song: "Born To Be With You"
New Order
1/5
Electronica garbage throughout the entire album.
Favorite Song: "Round And Round"
Blur
4/5
As a huge Gorillaz fan, this album seems as a catalyst for Damon Albarn's future band. Each song feels like its own unique alternative rock adventure, mixed with some Gorillaz-like sounds.
Favorite Song: "Theme From Retro"
Led Zeppelin
4/5
I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, and they used to be my favorite band of all time. This is the first Led Zeppelin album I've came across during this generator, and I'm just going to go ahead, and say it: Led Zeppelin is a glorified cover band.
Every song on this track is talented, from the sick guitar riffs from Jimmy Page, to the array of instruments from John Paul Jones, to possibly the greatest drum performance of all time in "Moby Dick" from John Bonham. While I want to give it a five-star rating for thoroughly enjoying the songs, and flow of this album, I can't because it surpasses the 25% rule.
It's as simple as this-if 25%, or more of the songs on an album are cover songs from other artists, I won't give it a five-star rating no matter what. I have to deduct a star. This really isn't an issue with 99% of artists I come across, but obviously Led Zeppelin is a different story. This album is simply phenomenal from the perspective of sound, and production, but unfortunately, 33.3% of the songs were written from other artists, so it loses a star.
The biggest knock against this legendary band is their originality(or lack of for that matter).
Favorite Song: "Thank You"
3/5
I've only been doing this generator challenge for four months, and this is the third album from The Kinks. Again, just like the other ones, it's a mediocre classic rock album, and there is very little else to say.
Favorite Song: "Shangri-La"
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3/5
As a huge fan of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, I'm disappointed. I expected much better. It's still a decent album, and starts off with a bang, but tapers down as the album goes on.
Favorite Song: "Breakdown"
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
2/5
It was stale, and they also recorded the album with way too low of a volume. One, or two decent songs isn't enough for a higher rating.
Favorite Song: "Deja Vu".
The Temptations
3/5
This album helped create funk, and disco. While it had some low, disappointing moments, it had a lot of fun, catchy moments as well.
Favorite Song: "Run Away Child, Running Wild".
Joni Mitchell
2/5
Just like the other Joni Mitchell album I rated, the lyrics, and writing are top tier, but this doesn't necessarily translate into good music. I found myself rather bored while listening to this album.
Favorite Song: "The Jungle Line".
Pink Floyd
5/5
One of the greatest albums of all time. It's not just an album composed of incredible songs("The Happiest Days Of Our Lives", "Another Brick In The Wall, Parts 1-3", "Mother", "Goodbye Blue Sky", "Empty Spaces", "Young Lust", "Hey You", "Vera", "Comfortably Numb", "Run Like Hell", "Waiting For The Worms", "The Trial"), it's essentially a musical. Every piece tells an important part of a story, and the overall message goes deeper than most albums. This is the quintessential peak of Progressive Rock.
Favorite Song: "Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2"
Dinosaur Jr.
2/5
This gave me more 2000s "trying to be a band" vibes than 1980s vibes. The lyrics are bland, the tune feels off, and it seems like the same song over, and over again. A lackluster album with a few highlights for my Christmas Eve.
Favorite Song: "Just Like Heaven".
Various Artists
4/5
What a pleasant surprise! I love how this generator isn't random for the first time you generate on Christmas! The album is filled with the greatest versions of our favorite Christmas songs. He KILLED it. The only reason it doesn't get the full five stars is because it was composed by a murderer.
Favorite Song: "Winter Wonderland"
Pink Floyd
4/5
This is the second Pink Floyd album that's been generated for me in a four-day span. I can do without the intro, and the outro, but other than that, it's an excellent example of Progressive Rock, and the peak of Pink Floyd. I just wish it was a bit longer. When I use this generator, I need to welcome the machine, and take whatever I get thrown at me.
Favorite song: "Wish You Were Here".
Little Richard
4/5
Ba-dum bop-bee-dop, ba-dum-bee-do! I felt as if I was transported in time to a 1950s diner, and dancing with a woman on top of a table while a cook named Biff sings with us.
Favorite song: "Tutti Frutti"
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
Frank Zappa is one of my favorite artists, so you're probably wondering why I gave this album the rating it did(and so am I). Well, when he was part of The Mothers Of Invention, it doesn't hit the same for me. This is definitely Psychedelic Rock, but I don't like cream cheese, and it just goes wayyy off the deep end. The album is still good, but about half of it is filler.
Favorite song: "You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here"
Sheryl Crow
3/5
Somehow, her first album sounds like typical Sheryl Crow, which is an accomplishment in itself. Mellow Rock 'n Roll with a touch of folk. Definitely not a bad album by any means, and even contains her most popular song, but I expected a bit better, because all I wanna do is have some fun.
Favorite song: "Leaving Las Vegas".
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
I'll continue to think Bruce Springsteen is overrated until I hear music from him that doesn't sound like a backyard garage band full of teenagers. At least the album provides a relevant message.
Favorite Song: "Born In The U.S.A."
The Teardrop Explodes
1/5
I want to kilimanjaro this album. It's just generic 1980s British Pop, and it gets boring quickly. What a disappointing way to close out 2024.
Favorite Song: "When I Dream".
Wild Beasts
3/5
Th band gives me Sparks vibes. A chilling album that actually git quite well to open up the new year, but at the same time, never really blew me away either. It's just typical British Rock which serves as decent background music.
Favorite Song: "The Fun Powder Plot"
The Rolling Stones
2/5
I've always had mixed feelings about The Rolling Stones. They've been such a long-lasting legacy, it should take a really unique album of theirs to make this list, but unfortunately, this album is as unique as grilled cheese. Very bland rock that bores you more as the album goes on. Hell, the best song on the album is a cover song.
Favorite song: "You Gotta Move".
Aretha Franklin
4/5
Not my favorite Aretha Franklin album, but it does include one of my favorite songs of all time, "Respect"(which was recently voted the greatest song of all time by "The Rolling Stone" magazine). She still graced Earth with the greatest singing voice of all time, and most of her songs will lift your spirits.
Favorite song: "Respect"
The Rolling Stones
4/5
This is the second album from The Rolling Stones I've generated in the last three days, and this is clearly the better one. It opens up with an anti-war message, and closes with a harsh reality of life. There are also some good songs in between.
Favorite Song: "Gimmie Shelter"
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
"Purple Haze", "Hey Joe", "Fire", "The Wind Cries Mary", and "Love Or Confusion " are some of the most iconic Rock 'N Roll songs of all time. Combine that with arguably the greatest guitarist of all time, and dare I say an elite drummer, this album is one of the greatest of all time.
Favorite Song: "Hey Joe"
Otis Redding
5/5
Whoa! Who would have known Otis Redding inspired Aretha Franklin's songs, particularly her song that was ranked by The Rolling Stone Magazine as the greatest song of all time? On top of that, I thoroughly enjoyed nearly every catchy Blues Beat, and I'm sure The Rolling Stones did too.This album was a catalyst for future Rock 'N Roll.
Favorite Song: "Down In The Valley"
The Prodigy
3/5
Did I hear a "Pokemon" Battle Theme, or a "Pokemon" Route Theme in there? Among that, many electronica bleeps, and bloops. If nothing else, the album gets you motivated, but for what it is, it goes on too long.
Favorite Song: "Skylined".
2/5
I listened to this whole album in the morning, and there was nothing glorious about it. The album is carried by one big hit, and it wasn't much of an oasis. The singing reminds me of a cringy teen male.
Favorite Song: "Wonderwall".
Neil Young
2/5
Tonight's the night we admit Neil Young is overrated. Whether he's alone, with a horse, in a band, or in the sand, his music is the same music your drunk uncle plays before the Thanksgiving dinner. One great song, and an appreciation for harmonica saves this from a one-star ranking.
Favorite Song: "New Mama".
Green Day
3/5
On one hand, this album consists of some of the best Hit songs of the 1990s, and this album also revolutionized Punk Rock music; it was Green Day's breakout album. On the other hand, the rest of the album is dookie. I can't justify giving this a higher, or lower rating.
Favorite Song: "Basket Case"
CHVRCHES
2/5
It gives me a very generic M83 vibe, and eventually becomes boring with overused synths, and bland vocals. One thing is for certain: It's not what I'd call church music.
Favorite Song: "Under The Tide"
The Hives
1/5
No, this is not my new favourite band. If this is a collection of their best songs, I'd hate to hear a collection of their worst songs. Some of the most annoying singing, and clashing of instruments I've ever heard.
Favourite song: "Outsmarted"
Nirvana
2/5
I still stand by the fact that Nirvana would be a forgotten band in the 21st Century if Kurt Cobain was still alive. Other than three songs, the album consists of moaning, depression, depressive-moans, more moans, and grunts(which pretty much consists of the entire history of Nirvana). One of the most overrated bands of all time.
Favorite Song: "All Apologies"
PJ Harvey
3/5
This is Feminist Brutish Rock 'n Roll. Solid rhythms, relevant lyrics, and catchy beats. Nothing mind-blowing though.
Favorite Song: "O Stella".
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
This gives me strong Songhoy Blues vibes, and it's difficult to pinpoint its exact genre. I found myself being a little bored with how long, and drawn out it was, but I also found myself bopping to the beats. It's a solid album that I would have never listened to if it wasn't for this generator.
Favorite Song: "Soko Yhinka"
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
(Pronounced 'fuck-ing 'awe-some).
Every song on this album is important in its own way(even "Poison Whiskey, the only song on the album I don't like). Whether it's bringing you a wave of nostalgia for "Happy Gilmore" with "Tuesday's Gone", to the catchy ballad of "Gimmie Three Steps", to the somber "Simple Man", to classic blues with "Mississippi Kid", to the anti-drug ballad of "Poison Whiskey", to one of the most iconic songs of all time("Free Bird"), this song has a little bit for everyone, and is arguably the greatest debut album in the history of music.
Favorite Song: "Tuesday's Gone".
Blondie
2/5
This is another album that is entirely on here because of two major hit songs. Unfortunately, the rest of the album is just filler of babbling, and mediocre instrument play.
Favorite Song: "One Way Or Another"
The Smiths
1/5
The singing rarely changes, the beats are stale, and the music is boring. What a slog of an album.
Favorite Song: "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me"
Randy Newman
4/5
It's fitting I generated this album the day before a tyrant takes over one of the most powerful countries of the world.
The politically charged album had all of the classic Randy Newman lyrics, and sounds, as well as the "Disney" genre mixed in as well. His voice goes good with his music(even if it is a rough singing voice), and this album is more relevant today than it was when it was first released. Another note: Newman has that ability to provoke nostalgia in his music.
Favorite Song: "Political Science"
Joan Armatrading
3/5
It's fitting I generated a strong black woman on Martin Luther King Jr. Day(and also the same day the orange tyrant takes over a superpower, but we won't further discuss that fucker).
She's essentially a black English version of Joni Mitchell, except her music has a little more pep in it, and her voice is much better.
Favorite song: "Help Yourself"
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
It's hard to pinpoint this exact genre, but it was fairly fun trying to figure it out.
Favorite song: "Nocturnal Me"
The The
2/5
With a band name such as The The, what do you expect? The album is supposed to be some apocalyptic Punk Rock music, but it mostly fails due to its lackluster sounds, subpar singing, and repetitive rhythms.
Favorite Song: "Slow Train To Dawn".
The Fall
3/5
The first half of the album was solid British Rock, as I bopped my head, and jammed out like a rockstar. The second half was quite disappointing, and seemingly performed by another artist altogether.
"Ladybird(Green Grass)"
Gorillaz
5/5
Gorillaz are my favorite band of all time, and not only is this one of my favorite Gorillaz albums, this is one of my favorite albums of all time. So, because of that, I’m going to switch gears: I’m giving a ranking of every song on the album(I’ll play by my own rules, and ignore the bonus tracks that weren’t on the original album-but-they are fantastic too).
So, here is my ranking of each song, from worst to best(keep in mind, there are no “bad” songs on this album in my opinion).
15. “Re-Hash”: If I love an album, I usually hate picking intros, or outros as the worst track on the album because those are the bread, and butter of albums, but I couldn’t help myself this time, because this is clearly the worst song. The boring title of the song reflects the entirety of the song-just simplistic acoustic guitar, and melancholy singing. It’s still okay, but I skip it almost every time I listen to this album because it’s the only song on the album I would rank just “okay”.
14. “Starshine”: This is a bit of a snoozer, and the lyrics are dry, and repetitive. It’s a a cute slow jam, but it’s towards the bottom of this incredible album.
13. “Double Bass”: “All of which makes me anxious, at times unbearably so” are the only lyrics of the song, which is mainly encased by Bass(or should I say Double-Bass) Guitar. It’s still fun to jam out too, but it’s obvious as to why I have twelve songs ranked ahead of it.
12.: “Latin Simone(Que Pasa Contigo?)”: Literally the only reason I don’t have this song ranked higher is because it’s the only song that’s exclusively not spoken in English, and that’s the only language I can fluently understand. The drums, the guitar, the horn, everything about it is so good(R.I.P. Ibrahim Ferrer).
11.: “Punk”: This song is a tribute to Damon Albarn’s other band, Blur. It’s the lone Punk Rock song on the album, and it’s obvious Albarn is having fun singing gibberish, as well as random space-ship style noises one would hear in a Twilight Zone episode. If I liked Punk Rock Music better, I’d rank it higher.
10.: “New Genius(Brother)”: One could argue this is a Halloween song due to the spooky “oooo” vocals in the back, eerie harmonica, and disturbing lyrics. It’s definitely one I like to creep myself out with in October.
9.: “Sound Check(Gravity)”: The beautiful intro reminds me of a theme from a Zelda video game, and some of the beautiful violin play flutters throughout the song. The main thing holding this one back in the ranking is the fact the entire song is discussing…gravity.
8.: “Man Research(Clapper)”: Unfortunately, I still don’t understand the lyrics, or title of this song, but I still love singing “ya ya ya ya ya” over, and over again, as well as that haunting “hero” chant by Albarn. Could this song actually be about mental insanity?
7.: “Rock The House”: This is the definition of classic Gorillaz: Del The Funky Homosapien, horns, various beats, catchy lyrics, rhythms that make it easy to dance to, and….a recorder? What can go wrong when you rock the house?
6.: “5/4:” The song title is relevant, since that’s the time measure of the song, and you didn’t hear “she turned the dead on”, whether those should have been the lyrics, or not. This is the only song on the album with a touch of Country Music blended within it(and thank God for that).
5. “M1A1”: This is such an incredible way to end the album! With what is probably the loudest Gorillaz song ever, the opening was taken from the movie Day Of The Dead, and the build up to the climax is one of the most euphoric experiences I’ve ever had.
4. “Slow Country”: I don’t know if they referred to speed, a location, or if they meant “rural”, but the title is irrelevant here: This song is perfect for playing on your beach vacation. The tropical “breeze”, Albarn’s soothing voice, and the organ make this a fun Summer jam.
3. “19-2000”: The title of the song, and meaning of the lyrics is saying what we already knew: We ventured into a new millennium. With the voice of “Noodle”, the quirky beats, and the very catchy tune, it’s easy to see why this made my top three. At the time, there was a tremendous amount of excitement going into the new millennium(don’t blame them; they didn’t know any better).
2.: “Tomorrow Comes Today”: The title is an oxymoron, and then we quickly figure out that’s the point. In the most serious, and dark song on the album, the Gorillaz successfully predicted the technological, and digital takeover of the 21st Century, and it’s a terrifying experience we can hear in Albarn’s voice.
1. :”Clint Eastwood”: Titled after the famous American actor(due to the allusions hear in the song from the movie, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly), the greatest Gorillaz song of all time, and one of the greatest songs in the 21st Century takes the number one spot. The bass drums, Del The Funky Homosapien spitting out some of the best rap verses we’ll ever hear, the haunting chorus, the melodica, and the length of the song make this such an incredible journey. Personally, I think this would have been the ideal song as an outro, but what do I know?
Johnny Cash
5/5
This is the second live album performed at a prison by Johnny Cash I've generated, and it looks like for the first time, I have to give consecutive 5-star ratings.
I thoroughly enjoyed almost every song, and the comedic routines in between the songs were gold. When the audience begged for him to play "San Quentin" again, and Cash joked about the prison ward, I was sold.
Johnny Cash remains the only Country Music artist whose music I like.
Favorite Song: "San Quentin"
DJ Shadow
3/5
If nothing else, this album is one-of-a-kind. A compilation of our favorite movie lines, TV Show themes, a pinch of Metallica, a pinch of arcade, and as a result, we get an entire album of samples.
Favorite Track: "What Does Your Soul Look Like (Part 1 – Blue Sky Revisit)"
Nick Drake
3/5
Not the "Pink", and "Drake" we're used to in the 21st Century, but despite this being one of the shortest albums I've ever heard, it was soothing folk music.
Favorite Song: "Road"
The Everly Brothers
2/5
A date with the Everly Brothers doesn't sound very fun. It's the same shit over, and over with a few high points every now, and then.
Favorite Song: "Baby What You Want Me To Do".
Hole
2/5
Other than the Title Track, it was sub-par. It became stale, repetitive 1990s alternative music over, and over.
Favorite Song: "Celebrity Skin".
Soft Machine
2/5
This is the second "Third" album I've generated(the first "Third" I had was twenty-fourth).
Just like the first "Third", I was underwhelmed. On this one, the shortest song was 18 minutes, and 12 seconds long. This normally wouldn't bother me too much, but with repetitive instrument play, and scarce lyrics, it becomes boring very quickly(especially since this is one of the longest albums I've listened to in my life).
For the third consecutive day, I have to give out a "2" rating. I'm tired, boss.
Favorite Song: "Moon In June".
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
3/5
Enjoyable Easy Listening music which was apparently played in the "wrong" time measure. It mixed well while driving around on a mild Winter day. I just wish it had some more variety.
Favorite Track: "Take Three".
CHIC
4/5
I had a good time listening to this funky track. A couple songs drug on a bit too long, but this is fun '70s Disco music.
Favorite Track: "Good Times"
The Temptations
4/5
I've listened to my fair share of The Temptations, and their songs are generally too funky, and groovy to pass on. I had too much fun with this album.
Favorite Song: "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone".
Keith Jarrett
3/5
Did I really just listen to someone improvise piano for over an hour? And I actually enjoyed it? There were some beautiful moments in this concert.
Favorite Track: "Part II, A".
Isaac Hayes
2/5
If I saw the movie "Shaft", or at least had some visual aid, I would rate it higher. Anyone else agree? Damn right!
Favorite Song: "Theme From 'Shaft'".
David Holmes
3/5
It's the dollar store version of a Fatboy Slim album. I don't want to get killed, but I wouldn't mind a little more variety.
Favorite Track: "Let's Get Killed".
Madonna
2/5
Other than the Hit songs that take me back to my childhood, this album is a dud.
Love it, or hate it, it's music.
Favorite Track: "Music".
Radiohead
1/5
Radiohead fans, where are you all at? In the rainbows? Come on, explain to me why this album is also just junk noise, moans, and random beeps?
Favorite Song: "Faust Arp".
The White Stripes
5/5
I've always liked The White Stripes, but I never thought one of their albums would blow me away. Every song is its own unique adventure, and both Jack White, and his wife Meg White are on point with every instrument, and lyric. A true 2000s Rock 'N Roll masterpiece.
Favorite Track: "My Doorbell".
(For the first time, I'm giving an album five stars the day after I gave an album one star).
The Police
3/5
The Police are a mediocre band, and this album is no exception. Their final album is just a typical Police album("Mother" ruined the synchronicity though).
Favorite Song: "Every Breath You Take".
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
A mixed bag of sounds, and quality(reminds me of what System Of A Down did with "Steal This Album!"). It really is a box of chocolates(or tusks, if you prefer).
Favorite Song: "That's All For Everyone".
The KLF
3/5
Reminds me of The Prodigy. Very fun dance tunes, and I find it quite humorous this was a rejected soundtrack.
Favorite Track: "Build A Fire".
The Who
2/5
WHO thought this was a good idea? I appreciate the advertisement theme, but that's it.
Favorite Song: "Silas Sander".
The Jesus And Mary Chain
1/5
When this album first popped up, I thought it was either going to be a Metal album, a Christian album, or both. Unfortunately, it's something much worse. It's background noise drowning out the vocals on every track of this agonizing experience. One of the worst albums I've ever heard.
Favorite Track: "Sowing Seeds".
Beatles
3/5
THIS is my Valentine's Day gift? The most overrated band of all time? Come on, generator, I already haven't been laid in years, please be kinder to me.
It's the best Beatles album I've heard so far, but other than some isolated moments, it's typical Beatles mediocrity.
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
Jimi Hendrix always provided us with the sickest guitar riffs, and he has some incredible guitar solos on this album. With that being said, this album goes on too long for what it is, and there are some major duds on this album.
Favorite Track: "Come On(Let The Good Times Roll)".
Peter Gabriel
3/5
Three consecutive self-titled albums? Really, Peter Gabriel?
Anyway, just like the other album by his I rated, it's solid British Rock music. Nothing too special, but not bad either.
Favorite Song: "Biko"
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
FOR Bob Marley And The Wailers, it's a bit disappointing. There is still some good reggae on here, as well as meaningful lyrics. I just expected better, that's all.
Favorite Song: "Stop That Train".
Iron Maiden
3/5
Iron Maiden is one of those bands I've heard of, but never really listened to.
A little soft to be considered "metal" but it was decent music nonetheless.
Favorite Song: "Children Of The Damned".
Billy Joel
4/5
I never have known what to think of Billy Joel, but it sounds like I should listen to him more often.
Favorite Song: "Everybody Has A Dream".
Tito Puente
4/5
¡Qué maravilloso álbum! Me dio ganas de bailar y sacudir el trasero.
Cancion Favorita: "El Cayuco"
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Bookends on weekends! The album is soothing, and feels like a big warm blanket.
Favorite Song: "Mrs. Robinson".
Robert Wyatt
2/5
The album sounds like its album cover. I really enjoy Eno's "Another Green World" album, so this disappointed me to know he had a hand in this, even if Robert Wyatt was the main artist.
This long fantasy lullaby could put one to shleep.
Favorite Track: "Free Will And Testament".
Buck Owens
1/5
It's official: This is now the worst album I've ever heard in my life. This sounds like a parody of Country Music. Almost as if a Frat Bro decided to make their own Country album, and fake a Southern Accent.
Most tolerable track: "Maiden's Prayer".
Michael Jackson
3/5
It's time for the popular question: should we separate the art from the artist? The artist of discussion here was quite bad, and a smooth criminal. However, the artist is also dead, so perhaps it's not worth discussing anymore.
With that out of the way, other than his Hit songs, this album was just a typical 1980s Pop Album.
Favorite Track: "Smooth Criminal"(but Alien Ant Farm's version is so much better).
The Cure
4/5
Not my favorite songs, but it's unique, and the gloom, and shock value makes this album so special.
Favorite Track: "One Hundred Years".
Haircut 100
2/5
Today, this album is exactly 43 years old, and it's Just another British Pop album with some beeps, and bloops that gets old around the halfway mark.
Favorite Track: "Favourite Shirts".
Dinosaur Jr.
1/5
Sometimes, rock 'n roll is noise pollution.
Favorite Track: "Freak Scene".
Elvis Costello
3/5
One thing I've found out through this journey is that so many albums have songs that just blend in together, and don't differ much. Again, another three-star album for this reason.
Favorite Track: "My Aim Is True".
The Cure
3/5
This is my second album generated from The Cure in the past five days. I didn't like this one as much. It's Gothic Rock, very somber, and can be a bit of a dreary marathon.
Favorite Track: "Closedown".
KISS
5/5
Prior to this album, I was under the impression that Kiss was just a flash in the pan with only a handful of good songs. I'm glad I was proven wrong. This album will rock your mask off!
Favorite Track: "Detroit Rock City".
Joni Mitchell
3/5
The Rolling Stone Magazine has this ranked in the top ten best albums of all time. I wouldn't go that far, but it's the best Joni Mitchell album I've heard.
Favorite Track: "River".
Skepta
3/5
A tale between two halves; the first half was good, but the second half was weak. If nothing else, it's something different.
Favorite Track: "Konnichiwa".
The Black Crowes
4/5
It reminds me of a 1970s album. It's classic rock that sounds like even classic-er rock. Imagine this playing on a bar patio on a Summer Night.
Favorite Track: "She Talks To Angels".
The Doors
3/5
Two of the greatest Rock songs are on this album, but other than them, not much else. I expected better given the artist.
Favorite Track: "Riders On The Storm".
Ella Fitzgerald
3/5
At 3 hours, and 15 minutes, this is now the longest album I've listened to in my entire life. Unfortunately, its length was used to deduct a star in my rating(sorry, but I wouldn't even enjoy a 3+ hour album from my favorite artists).
Other than that, it featured some of the best singing I've ever heard in my life as well.
Favorite Track: "Night And Day".
Tori Amos
2/5
Picture it: It's the late 2000s, and you need background music for your poorly created picture slideshow of your Young Life adventures that you're eventually going to upload on YouTube. This album is what you'll use for that slideshow.
The only thing saving this from a one-star rating was its versatility.
Favorite Track: "Leather".
Hugh Masekela
2/5
This is my third straight album that's over an hour long. It's very talented instrumental play, but overall, not my cup of tea, and yes, a bit too long.
Favorite Track: "Inner Crisis".
Yes
1/5
Just say NO to Yes's "The Yes Album".
Favorite Track: "Yours Is No Disgrace"(but the album is).
Scott Walker
3/5
When I saw the lazy album title, and generic name, it gave me Peter Gabriel vibes. The first half of the album pumped me up on a Tuesday morning at work, but the second half let me down.
Favorite Track: "Jackie".
The Crusaders
2/5
It's the Hallmark Channel version of Jazz. It starts out promising, but gets extra cheesy quickly.
Favorite Track: "Street Life".
2/5
I would be surprised a bootlegged album is in this generator, but since the world has a crush on Bob Dylan, I'm not surprised.
The album needed less Harmonica(and more Cowbell). It's a shame this was my 100th Rock Album in this generator.
Beastie Boys
1/5
I'd rather go to Paul's Boutique than listen to this again.
Favorite Track: "Hey Ladies".
Janis Joplin
4/5
I never realized how bluesy, rocky, and just plain fun Janis Joplin was. It's a shame she's part of the 27 Club.
Favorite Track: "Move Over".
The Verve
2/5
It's one of those albums that was only added in the books because of one major hit song.. Ironically, it reminds me of the suburbs.
Favorite Track: "Bitter Sweet Symphony".
Leonard Cohen
3/5
This slow, melancholy music worked out well on a somber St. Patrick's Day morning.
Favorite Track: "One Of Us Can't Be Wrong".
Malcolm McLaren
2/5
One can only take so much cultural appropriation before it gets a little old. If nothing else, each sound was it's own unique adventure. Definitely one of the strangest albums I've ever heard.
Favorite Track: "Buffalo Gals".
Madness
3/5
The album title describes the fluctuations within the album.
Favorite Track: "Our House".
Skunk Anansie
3/5
It gives me Evanescence vibes. The album starts out strong, and putters to the finish line.
Favorite Track: "Charlie Big Potato".
The Smiths
2/5
This is the third album I've listened to from The Smiths, and I've came to the conclusion I'm not a fan of this band. The guitar, and lyrics are okay, but Morrissey's singing just ruins the vibe on every album. I also think their songs tend to blend in, and aren't distinguished.
Favorite Track: "The Headmaster Ritual".
Jorge Ben Jor
3/5
It's that typical African-Brazilian genre we all know, and love. Que pasa contingo?
Favorite Track: "Ponta de Lanca African".
The Flying Burrito Brothers
3/5
A nice ballad album. Not a bad deal. I imagine it'd be a fun album to play around a campfire in the Summer.
Favorite Track: "Hippie Boy".
B.B. King
4/5
The King of Blues in front of a crowd is a fun experience.
Favorite Track: "How Blue Can You Get?"
Cocteau Twins
3/5
I'm now Link in the "Zelda" series exploring a sacred building I just discovered.
That, my friends, is this ethereal album in a nutshell.
Favorite Track: "Beatrix".
Rush
3/5
It's better than the other Rush album I've listened to, but given it's Rush, it's a bit disappointing.
Favorite Track: "Tom.Sawyer".
Grizzly Bear
2/5
All I heard was a bunch of newbies practicing in their basement. It's okay
Favorite Track: "Two Weeks".
Beatles
1/5
It's time for me, again, to assess another album from the most overrated musical artist of all time-except this time, it actually hurts me a little.
While the over-glorified boy-band/1960s One Direction is overrated, I tend to say their music is at least mediocre. However, this album reminded me more of an NSynch album than a typical Beatles album. It's just boy-band pop love songs throughout the album.
Favorite Track: "A Hard Day's Night".
Mariah Carey
2/5
Other than the title track, every other song on this album sounds the same. Her singing is so incredible, I can't give it a one star.
Favorite Track: "Butterfly".
The Clash
3/5
Just like the other two albums from The Clash I've listened to,vit's a mixed bag. Lots of fun. Lots of talent. Lots of duds. I still don't know how I feel about this band.
Favorite Track: "Lost In The Supermarket".
Marvin Gaye
5/5
The Rolling Stone Magazine's most recent album ranking has this listed as the greatest album of all time. I wouldn't be lying if I said I wasn't excited to listen to this album. Interestingly enough, this album isn't among the highest rated albums in this generator(granted, it does have high ratings).
From a political standpoint, Marvin Gaye was ahead of his time. He beautifully sang about racism, police brutality, populist issues, and even threw in some of his religious beliefs to prove these ideas can coexist.
Overall, it was a great soul album with some of the best singing I've ever heard, as well as an array of instrumental talent throughout the album. With that being said, it's still far from the greatest album I've ever heard in my entire life.
Favorite Track: "What's Going On".
Miles Davis
4/5
Peeing your pants can't be as cool as this.
Favorite Track: "So What".
Van Halen
5/5
Sometimes, an album doesn't need deep meanings. This album is fun, electric, throttled with talent, and some of the best 1980s music you'll ever hear. An easy V-star rating from me.
Favorite Track: "Jump".
Ray Charles
4/5
Ray Charles was an excellent piano player, and that's illustrated throughout this album. I only wish it had a little more variety.
Favorite Track: "It Had To Be You".
U2
2/5
Sounds like a Diet Coldplay album. I didn't see that one coming at all.
Favorite Track: "One".
Missy Elliott
5/5
The greatest female rapper of all time delivered a gem. This right here is prime 2000s Hip Hop featuring some of the most influential rappers of the decade.
Favorite Track: "Gossip Folks".
Bee Gees
3/5
When I saw the artist, I was expecting a completely different sound. Overall, it wasn't bad; just mellow early '70s soul rock(in recent U.S. elections, Trafalgar, and Israel have different meanings).
. Favorite Track: "Israel".
Dire Straits
3/5
A very strong first half, just to be let down by a really lackluster second half.
Favorite Track: "Money For Nothing".
Mudhoney
1/5
Just experimental loud noises that sounds like rejected sports video game music.
Favorite Track: "Torn".
The Rolling Stones
2/5
Too many cover songs, and there wasn't much that impressed me.
It's incredible this band has been rockin' for over 60 years, but that doesn't mean we need their lackluster self-titled album.
Favorite Track: "Carol".
The Velvet Underground
1/5
It's a group of white people making lots of noise, which engulfs the alleged vocals in the background. Particularly, the final track was a chore to get through.
Favorite Track: "White Light/White Heat".
Nick Drake
2/5
I appreciate his poetry, but this barely qualifies as music. It's a nice lullaby I suppose.
Favorite Track: "Three Hours".
D'Angelo
3/5
Beautiful singing, but it could have used a little more pep in the production aspect.
Favorite Track: "Brown Sugar".
Black Sabbath
3/5
I had Black Sabbath on The Sabbath! Yikes!
Anyway, this is classic metal. Definitely an album which lacks big hits, but fun nonetheless.
Favorite Track: "Under The Sun".
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
It sounds just like any other Simon And Garfunkel music, as well as any Paul Simon song. Just continuous, monotonous mediocrity in Rock music.
Favorite Track: "Cecilia".
Drive-By Truckers
3/5
The album is too long. In my opinion, virtually no albums should be over 90 minutes.
The first half of the album was great, and date I say a Southern USA history lesson with allusions to Lynyrd Skynyrd?
Unfortunately, the second half wasn't Rock, or an Opera; it was Country.
Favorite Track: "Three Great Alabama Icons".
Christine and the Queens
1/5
The same boring "Poppy" sound the entire time, with no unique instrumental play, or beats. Quite possibly one of the worst albums I've ever heard in my life.
Favorite Track: "Follarse".
R.E.M.
4/5
It's well documented that R E M. is a successful band, and this album is no exception. What a fun album filled with catchy riffs, and amazing singing by Michael Stipes.
Favorite Track: "The One I Love".
Muddy Waters
3/5
Excellent for it being the 1960s. A fun, classical Blues album that nobody expected to be plagiarized by white men.
Favorite Track: "Hoochie Coochie Man".
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
Decent British Rock by a group of talented women.
Favorite Track: "Helter Skelter".
The Youngbloods
3/5
This multigenre work of art needs just one true banger to rate it higher than mediocrity.
Favorite Track: "Beautiful".
Led Zeppelin
4/5
I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, and they used to be my favorite band of all time. This is the second Led Zeppelin album I've came across during this generator, and I'm just going to go ahead, and say it: Led Zeppelin is a glorified cover band.
Every song on this track is talented, from the sick guitar riffs from Jimmy Page, to the array of instruments from John Paul Jones, to one of the greatest Rock Songs of all time-so great, it got its own movie title("Dazed And Confused"). While there are some duds which will prevent me from giving this a five-star rating, I can't anyway because it surpasses the 25% rule.
It's as simple as this-if 25%, or more of the songs on an album are cover songs from other artists, I won't give it a five-star rating no matter what. I have to deduct a star. This really isn't an issue with 99% of artists I come across, but obviously Led Zeppelin is a different story. For anyone coming at me with their pitchforks, I applied this same rule to the self-titled album by "The Rolling Stones"(which was also their debut album).
This album is great from the perspective of sound, and production, but unfortunately, 33.3% of the songs were written from other artists, so it loses a star.
The biggest knock against this legendary band is their originality(or lack of for that matter).
Favorite Track: "Dazed And Confused".
Stevie Wonder
2/5
There is one really big hit, and other than that, not much else on this disappointing album.
Favorite Track: "Superstition".
Korn
3/5
Korn has always been one of those bands that I've never knew how to feel about, so on YouTube's 20th birthday, I fired up this album.
It was okay. I like the outlandish, and unique spins on Rock(or should I call it Nu Metal), but it became repetetive, and it's tough to enjoy thoroughly for over an hour.
Favorite Track: "Freak On A Leash".
Iggy Pop
3/5
It gives me David Bowie vibes. It's okay, even though the second half of the album lacks any fun songs.
To this day, the only Iggy that brings back warm memories is Iggy Koopa.
Favorite Track: "Nightclubbing".
Steely Dan
2/5
Whether it's here in North America, or Asia, Steely Dan can't buy a thrill. This album was basically one slow, boring song. At least it had some sexy saxophone play.
Favorite Track: "Peg".
The Specials
3/5
Admittedly, I know virtually nothing about the Ska subgenre, but this was a pleasant surprise. While it's nothing special, it was a fun album full of twists, and turns, with an obvious Caribbean influence.
Favorite Track: "International Jet Set"-The long lost Gorillaz song?
Coldplay
2/5
One song on this album is a melancholic legend(you all know which one I'm talking about), but the rest of the album is forgettable.
Favorite Track: "The Scientist".
Michael Jackson
4/5
It's time for the popular question: should we separate the art from the artist? The artist of discussion here has a thriller alright, right on his Neverland Ranch(and sadly, he did beat it). However, the artist is also dead, so perhaps it's not worth discussing anymore.
There isn't much else to say: It's a great album with four of his biggest hits, but I don't see how this entire album led to it being the best selling album of all time.
Favorite Track: "Thriller".
Nitin Sawhney
2/5
If nothing else, it had quite a bit variety for Electronica. It just didn't vibe with me, and I became bored quickly.
Favorite Track: "The Conference".
Kraftwerk
4/5
A classic in the Electronica genre.
Favorite Track: "Europa Endlos".
Alice In Chains
3/5
Mediocre grunge music which eventually sounds like the same song over, and over. I will say it goes well as background music while shooting pool in a public.
Favorite Track: "Rooster".
Led Zeppelin
5/5
I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, and they used to be my favorite band of all time. This is the third Led Zeppelin album I've came across during this generator(second in the last ten days, mind you), and I'm just going to go ahead, and say it: Led Zeppelin is a glorified cover band, but...but...this album may be an exception to the rule.
Every song on this track is talented in its down unique way. From the classic Led Zeppelin style songs("Custard Pie", "The Rover", "Houses Of The Holy", ironically on this album, and unfortunately, the only song on this album I dislike), as well as the Prog Rock songs("Kashmir", with the Middle-Eastern influence that sends chills down my spine, "In The Light"), to the bangers you'd hear in the 1970s club("Trampled Under Foot", "The Wanton Song"), to the love ballads("Black Country Woman", "Sick Again", and "Ten Years Gone"), and the sole instrumental piece is one of the most beautiful instrumental pieces in Rock Music("Bron-Yr-Aur").
Now, let's get down to business: It's as simple as this-if 25%, or more of the songs on an album are cover songs from other artists, I won't give it a five-star rating no matter what. I have to deduct a star. This really isn't an issue with 99% of artists I come across, but obviously Led Zeppelin is a different story. For anyone coming at me with their pitchforks, I applied this same rule to the self-titled album by "The Rolling Stones"(which was also their debut album).
This album is great from the perspective of sound, and production, and to my surprise, only 20 percent of the songs were cover songs, so they finally passed(barely, but it worked).
Then, I have a rule where I will automatically deduct a point if an album is 90 minutes, or longer(Yes, I've already listened to "Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George And Ira Gershwin Songbook" by Ella Fitzgerald), and this album barely made the cut, at 82 minutes, and 59 seconds.
Finally, I do have the nostalgia factor. I grew up in my teen years listening to this album because of my parents. Don't come at me, nostalgia is one hell of a drug.
Simply put: Due to the talent, number of excellent songs, variety, and my own personal nostalgia, this is one of the greatest albums of all time, and dare I say the overall most complete, and best Led Zeppelin album.
My favorite track on this stellar album is "Kashmir", which is one of the greatest Rock Songs of all time.
Roxy Music
3/5
Every song has potential to be a smash hit, but fell flat. The songs never reached their climax, if that makes sense. It had so much potential to be the full five stars
Favorite Track: "Sea Breezes".
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
3/5
It gave me "The Lion King" vibes, and this is definitely South Africa's female version of Boyz II Men.
I just wish it had more music.
Favorite Track: "Yibo Labo".
Meat Loaf
5/5
You all should have seen the look on my face when this album was generated for me this morning. I had the Kool Aid man grin plastered on my head.
My mom used to listen to this entire album quite often throughout my teenage years. This album provokes a nostalgia for me in my teen years, crusing down the road, blaring this music, while eating McDonald's in the back seat of a car.
It's hard to fight off nostalgia, I know. However, aside from that, Meat Loaf's legendary singing, slick piano play, and dare I say this album gives me a "Rocky Horror Picture Show" feel to it. Almost like a fun musical album.
A classic, and a bonafide masterpiece.
Dexys Midnight Runners
2/5
A sub-par album from a band I had never heard of(for those wondering, they're the band responsible for "Come On Eileen", which isn't in this album).
As I sadly listened to this album, I thought my YouTube album playlist accidentally went to a random playlist. I was thinking "Why is 'Werewolves Of London'" playing? And then I checked it, chuckled, and realized I had to at least give this album two stars.
Favorite Track: "One Of Those Things".
Rufus Wainwright
1/5
No, I'm good.
Favorite Track: "Movies Of Myself".
Duran Duran
3/5
Another one in the pile of mediocre British Pop Rock. For some reason, this album reminds me of Summer.
Favorite Track: "Hungry Like The Wolf".
David Bowie
3/5
I'm starting to realize David Bowie's songs are mediocre with some catchy guitar riffs. Again, not what I'd call a bad album, but definitely not great either.
Favorite Track: "Golden Years".
R.E.M.
4/5
It's orange, with orange, but it's "Green".
More importantly, it's damn good. Classic R.E.M. with songs with dark, relevant messages to this day.
Favorite Track: "Orange Crush".
Cyndi Lauper
4/5
Fun pop music from the 1980s, and there is nothing unusual about this album.
Favorite Track: "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun".
Simon & Garfunkel
2/5
Ironically, an unseasoned album, and very bland, which seems to be the case with any Paul Simon variety.
Good singing, again, saves Simon, and gang from getting one star.
Favorite Track: "7 o'clock News/Silent Night".
Britney Spears
3/5
According to "The Rolling Stone" magazine, this is the greatest debut album of all time....
... anyway, the album itself had some bangers, and it wasn't bad. Unfortunately, the controversy surrounding Britney Spears, as well as her controlling father, conservatorship, sexual assault allegation, and the fact she currently thinks she's five years old, can't make me rate this higher than it is(And I was very generous with this rating too).
Favorite Track: "Baby One More Time".
The Cure
2/5
One of those albums that serve as a conveyor belt with seemingly the same songs, saved by some slick guitar riffs.
Favorite Track: "Three"(which isn't track three).
Tom Waits
2/5
If nothing else, it was unique.
Very boring, particularly with that rough voice.
Favorite Track: Opening Track.
The Velvet Underground
3/5
I'm disappointed here; this is one of the greatest albums of all time? In what way? While it did have its folk-rock charm, and a unique variety, it became a bit boring, and it wasn't easy hearing Lou Reed.
Favorite Track: "Heroin".
Dirty Projectors
3/5
I have no idea what to think if this(It's like a Pop version of "Yeezys", but I won't insult it that much). It was released right after I graduated from high school, and somehow, I missed this one.
I guess it's not good, or bad; it's"Bitter Orca", and I'll just leave it at that.
Favorite Track: "Stillness Is The Move".
Prince
4/5
This album wants to make me party like it's 1999. The songs are too long, and I wish there was a better ending, but Prince was a legend whom posthumously entertains us.
Oh, do I also wish it was 1999 again.
Favorite Track: "1999"(take me back).
Elvis Presley
3/5
Well, here we go.
Elvis Presley was a popular white southern ephebophile in the 1950s. Need I say more?
However, he also had one of the greatest singing voices of all time, his music is generally good, and he's dead, meaning he clearly can't monetize off anything.
Damn, it's the Michael Jackson situation again.
Regarding the music, and only the music, it was his mid album anyway, and it was a bit too short.
Favorite Track: "Blue Suede Shoes".
The Only Ones
3/5
Great music, a classic '70s Rock sound that caught me off guard, but terrible singing.
Favorite Track: "Breaking Down".
Drive Like Jehu
1/5
This is the worst Rock 'N Roll album I've had to displeasure of listening to in my life. It's just noise with what sounds like a voice in the background, moaning(it also includes the worst intro of any song ever. I'll let you be surprised, so I won't spoil it).
Most tolerable track: "Do You Compute".
Amy Winehouse
4/5
The 27 Club really is the biggest "what if?" in recent music history.
This is essentially a 1960s Soul Rock album that travelled through a time machine, and was released in 2006.
Favorite Track: "Rehab".
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Woo hoo
I had too much fun with this album. I just wish it had a little more woo hoo in the second half of the album.
Favorite Track: "Sympathy For The Devil".
Kraftwerk
4/5
This band was Daft Punk before Daft Punk. They're a pleasant surprise, and the beeps, and bloops make my ears leap, and swoosh.
Favorite Track: "Spacelab".
Circle Jerks
1/5
It's 15 minutes, 25 seconds, and it's still too long.
It's utter garbage, and is now the worst album I've ever heard under the Rock 'N Roll genre. It's essentially one long song of teenagers yelling, and tossing out edgy terms as an attempt to offend their parents.
As of now, this is the worst album I've encountered in this generator so far.
Most tolerable track: "Group Sex"(I can sure use some).
Pretenders
3/5
Solid singing, great riffs, and a catchy bass, but I'm not going to pretend it's any better than that.
Favorite Track: "Kid".
Dire Straits
2/5
I'm quite disappointed. This album feels like a demo album that hasn't been refined yet, and still includes one of the most overrated songs I've ever heard.
Gram Parsons
1/5
Aside from the fact the man betrayed his wife, this album definitely leans more into Country, and not Rock, and that's a no-no.
Favorite Track: "Oooh Las Vegas".
Hot Chip
2/5
Oh boy, it's time for another 2010s album.
The entire album has the same manufactured electronic best, and it often feels like listening to the same song over, and over. It definitely has its fun moments, but at the end of the day, it's a 2010s album.
Favorite Track: "Now There Is Nothing".
OutKast
5/5
Certainly the best album in the history of Stankonia. The versatility, and production is in a league of its own, and this is one of my favorite Hip-Hop albums of all time.
Favorite Track: "B.O.B.(Bombs Over Baghdad)".
The Pogues
5/5
Aye, matey! This be me new favorite album t'listen to on St. Patty's Day! If ye "Survivor: Pearl Islands" was yer album.
AHOY!
'Tis best tune: "The Sick Bed Of Cuchulainn".
The Beau Brummels
3/5
A soundtrack for J.T. Tolkien's "Lord Of The Rings" series, or Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" series. Decent Fatasy-Folk Rockish to listen to on a pleasantly warm Sunday afternoon.
Favorite Track: "Magic Hollow".
Jack White
4/5
As someone who is fond of The White Stripes, I had no idea Jack White had a solo career, and dare I say this is a long lost White Stripes album. It's a 1970s Hard Rock album that was transported to the year 2012, and it will rock your socks off.
Favorite Track: "Take Me With You When I Go".
Happy Mondays
1/5
I'm bummed because I listened to this on a Tuesday(just missed the mark), and I listened to this album before I've died.
Non-bummiest track: "Lazy Itis".
Megadeth
3/5
It sounds like an album from what a band named Megadeth should sound like. Great sound, just needed a few more standout tracks.
Favorite Track: "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due".
CHIC
4/5
Apparently, this journey has revealed to me that I'm a Disco fan. This had me dancing in the morning while driving.
FREAK OUT!
Favorite Track: "Le Freak".
The Go-Go's
3/5
I fully expected this to be in here solely due to one massive hit, but it surprised me. I still think it could have used more diversity, but not bad at all.
Favorite Track: "We Got The Beat".
Sparks
5/5
Come on over my house, and listen to this banger of an album.
Admittedly, I thought the vocals of this album were from two X Chromosomes, until I Google showed me Russell Mael. His hauntingly beautiful voice, and the other brother's instrumental use gives me Queen vibes.
Every song on here is a mini-opera, and takes me back to a decade I never lived in.
Favorite Track: "Equator".
Ryan Adams
1/5
The Country Music(with a touch of Folk-Rock) deserves a one star on its own. Absolutely boring rural love ballads about breakups, and other nonsense.
Then, I found out Ryan Adams is a piece of shit in a Michael Jackson kind of way, so now I wish I could give it a zero.
Favorite Track: "Shakedown On 9th Street".
Arcade Fire
3/5
Arcade Fire certainly plays a homage to mediocre music, and this album is no exception. Ironically, it's not a good album to play during a funeral, but it is perfect for teenagers driving for the first time in middle-class suburban neighborhoods. Hardly anything on here is good, or bad.
Favorite Track: "Neighborhood #3(Power Out)".
Leonard Cohen
4/5
My 300th album in the generator just happens to be the darkest album I've ever heard in my life(don't confuse the title with a Stephen King book).
Melancholy lyrics over acoustic guitar, and backing vocals make this a truly haunting experience; a swan song for life. It sent me chills down my spine.
Favorite Track: "On The Level".
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
I've now listened to every album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, and all I'm gonna say is by U.S. standards, they were a One-Hit Wonder(although Hendrix's admission in the 27 Club was the main reason why).
Other than "Are You Experienced", the other two albums are mediocre on their best day. That's not to say Jimi Hendrix wasn't one of the greatest guitarists of all time. However, these songs essentially rely on Hendrix's epic guitar solos, and while it's fine for awhile, it gets old.
Favorite Track: "If Six Was Nine".
The Beach Boys
2/5
I knew this couldn't be a coinkidink, so on this Brian Wilson Memorial Day(June 12th, 2025), it's time for us to all relish in a Brian Wilson album.
Unfortunately, I may have just generated the worst album he was ever involved in. In a way, there is a sentimental sound throughout the album that wraps me up like a warm fuzzy blanket. On the other hand, this isn't much of an album; it's a...mood? A vibe(not vibration)? I'm not sure how to describe it.
Favorite Track: "A Day In The Life Of A Tree"
The Who
4/5
This isn't an album; it's a story. One I thoroughly enjoyed, and one I recommend listening to if you're wondering how Tommy turned out.
Favorite Track: "Pinball Wizard".
Rage Against The Machine
4/5
Rage Against The Machine was System Of A Down before System Of A Down; '90s metal wrapped under a left-wing blanked.
It's unironically hilarious that here in the United States Of America, Former Speaker Of The House Paul Ryan is a fan of the band.
Favorite Track: "Killing In The Name"
Eels
3/5
Upon discovering that DreanWorks is more than just a movie studio, this wasn't too bad. It's just typical generic '90s Alternative Rock.Oh, it also has a song in the original "Shrek" movie too.
Favorite Track: "Susan's House".
Steely Dan
3/5
I can imagine a middle-aged suburban father named Dan Steele listening to this on a Sunday afternoon after church. It's okay, but what is it about this band that deserves this kind of love?
Favorite Track: "Rikki Don't Lose That Number".
Holger Czukay
2/5
If nothing else, it's something different than almost anything you'll hear in your life. I just wish it didn't drag on so long. There are only four tracks, and each one is bloated.
Favorite Track: "Hollywood Symphony".
Missy Elliott
3/5
Missy Elliott is one of the greatest female rappers of all time, and while this album doesn't highlight her best verses, it at least introduced us to the Queen of Hip-Hop, and features an array of incredible artists. I will say it overstayed its welcome.
Favorite Track: "The Rain(Supa Dupa Fly)".
2/5
It's time to just say no to Yes.
This is the third album of theirs I've listened to, and they're obviously the flat Diet Coke version of Genesis, and Pink Floyd.
Favorite Track: "And You And I".
Parliament
4/5
This album has my(now) funkalicious rump bouncing, and my hips all groovy. Possibly the best album to dance to ever. The only thing keeping this from the full five stars is the fact it's not diverse enough.
Favorite Track: "Give Up The Funk(Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)".
Badly Drawn Boy
3/5
It's not going to blow your mind away, but apparently, the Badly Drawn Boy is its own genre. I'm not sure how to classify this. It's one of those Pop-Rock-Soul-Folk albums .
Taylor Swift
4/5
First, and foremost, billionaires are inherently unethical, and Taylor Swift is a billionaire. I realize she was far from billionaire status when this album was released, but nevertheless, it needs to be taken into consideration. With that being said, she's clearly not as bad as most billionaires.
Now, Swift is the most polarizing musician in the United States Of America. If it's not her misogynistic haters who get a boner listening to Morgan Wallen, it's her cult of Swifties who would have you convinced her diarrhea tastes better than pizza. It's very hard to have any views on here that fits in between these two, but I'm here to let you all know I fall into this (ever) so shrinking demographic.
What we have on this album is some great Pop songs which have endured more than a decade. Some of you won't admit it, but you'll catch yourself singing the chorus of these songs to yourself.
Thankfully, Swift, at the very least, ditched her Country Music career.
Favorite Track: "Shake It Off".
Beck
3/5
I was today years old when I found out Beck has been making music in the 21st Century. It's decent Alternative Rock music, and quite honestly, there isn't much else to say about it.
Favorite Track: "Farewell Ride".
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Definitely not their best music, but it still has that Sly vibe to it.
Favorite Track: "Family Affair".
Elis Regina
4/5
This is the first Brazilian album I've ever heard in my life, and I was pleasantly surprised with how much I loved this Samba saga, despite the fact I don't know Spanish fluently.
Favorite Track: "Calcanhar devAquiles".
Ananda Shankar
4/5
For a moment, I thought I was in Shifting Sand Land in "Super Mario 64" because of that intense sitar. I only wish this album had a bit more versatility.
This is my second straight day I've listened to an album from a country for the first time.
Favorite Track: "Raghupati".
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3/5
It's a Creedence Clearwater Revival album; I was disappointed. I always expect these albums to be soul-lifting bangers from beginning to end, but this one will have to settle for just "okay".
Favorite Track: "Green River".
Fever Ray
3/5
This is basically a Super Nintendo Entertainment System soundtrack with some vocals thrown in there. Not bad, but it drags on too long for what it is.
Favorite Track: "If I Had A Heart".
The Yardbirds
3/5
Every track seems incomplete; almost like I'm hearing a free trial of the album instead of the Platinum subscription. It's still decent Blues Rock, but it needed a little more spark. In a way, I can see why they sunk like a lead balloon.
Favorite Track: "The Nazz Are Blue".
Run-D.M.C.
5/5
A masterpiece! Every song takes you on its own Hip-Hop adventure, and doesn't leave you disappointed. The collaboration with Aerosmith set the tone for future collaborations. Part of me wishes I was at a 1980s house party with this album blaring.
Favorite Track: "It's Tricky".
XTC
2/5
Just like the other XTC album I listened to, it starts off promising, and eventually just blends in to the point I'm forgetting I'm listening to a ln album.
Favorite Track: "Summer's Cauldron".
Kid Rock
2/5
Two questions: Do we separate the art from the artist? Does it even matter with this album? Buckle up, here we go...
I grew up listening to Kid Rock. I remember being a nine year old shouting "I like AC/DC to ZZ Top" with my friend. It's hard for me to fight the nostalgia aspect of this album.
Then, it's time to come to the realization of who Kid Rock is as a person. He's a right-wing fascist loon who is squarely in the United States Of America MAGA cult. All I had to do was listen to the lyrics of this album as a kid to realize who he's been, but ignorance is bliss.
Now, for the shocker: I actually found half of the songs on this album at least...fun to listen to. Catchy. I know he's a piece of shit, and he has apprehensible lyrics, but nobody can deny a catchy beat.
Basically, the nostalgia, and musical side of my brain is fighting the moral part of my brain(hence, my rating).
Favorite Track: "Bawitdaba".
Ice Cube
3/5
This album really is a mixed bag. In one way, it's very misogynistic, and dare I say a trip back in time to the 1950s(or should I say 2020s). In another way, it's very progressive for its time, particularly when it comes to systemic racism, and police brutality. The production is hit, or miss. The songs themselves can be boring, or catchy.
Favorite Track: "Check Yo Self".
Common
5/5
This takes me right back to 20 years ago, sitting on my couch watching the fresh music video of "The Corner". Living here in the United States Of America, I'm so happy to generate an album like this on the Fourth Of July. I consider this a REAL patriotic album because he highlights the flaws of urban life in the USA. This album has bangers from start to finish, and is a Hip-Hop masterpiece. Interpret this album however you want it to be.
Favorite Track: "The Corner".
Miles Davis
3/5
If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis...
...It was good, but felt like one huge song than an album. It needed a bit more variety for a higher rating.
Favorite Track: "Jeru(Mulligan)"
Elastica
2/5
It's a mix of British Pop, and Punk Rock, and it's just...bleh. I couldn't get into it, as much as I tried, but it wasn't the worst thing in world either.
Favorite Track: "Indian Song".
Willie Nelson
3/5
Country Music is my worst genre, and I always deduct a point for albums with excessive cover songs(yes, even Led Zeppelin). Be grateful I gave this three stars. The Red Headed Stranger has that ability.
Favorite Track: "Blue Skies".
The Boo Radleys
3/5
They're named after a character in "To Kill A Mockingbird", they named an album the same name as another legendary album, and there are several references to pop culture throughout the album. This has to be a disaster, right?
It's still versatile Alternative Rock, and I thought it would be much worse. It's not going to blow your mind away, but it won't melt it either.
Favorite Track: "The White Noise Revisited".
Kings of Leon
2/5
It's a Kings Of Leon album, and it doesn't have "Use Somebody", or "Sex On Fire" on it. I found out it's hard to like these kings aside from their big hits.
Favorite Track: "Rememo".
The Offspring
3/5
Prior to listening to this album, the only songs I knew from The Offspring were the mainstream hits. I always thought "Self Esteem" sounded like long lost Nirvana song. It turns out this band is a mesh of grunge, and punk, which, to my surprise, I enjoyed more than I thought I would.
Favorite Track: 'Come Out And Play"
The Beach Boys
4/5
"The Rolling Stone" magazine has this ranked as the second greatest album of all time. Wouldn't it be nice if that was true.
It was fun while it lasted, but a bit too short.
Favorite Track: "Wouldn't It Be Nice".
John Grant
3/5
Due to the music, and singing, this album is already mid at best, however, the odd, and ironic lyrics made this experience enjoyable(the closing track, fittingly enough, sounds like a Queen song).
Favorite Track: "Queen Of Denmark".
k.d. lang
1/5
Lesbian Country Music is still Country Music at the end of the day. At least it was a short album.
Favorite Track: "Western Stars".
Green Day
5/5
Dare I say this is the greatest Punk Rock album of all time. This album is more relevant in the United States Of America than it was when it was released(Green Day was always left-wing MAGA, get over it). As the USA proves that the movie "Idiocracy" was a documentary, this album still kicks ass two decades later.
Favorite Track: "American Idiot".
Khaled
2/5
Cheesy pop music, but at least I can say I've listened to an Algerian album, even though I can't say I enjoyed it much. I did hear some "Jungle Hijinx" in there, and some more "Donkey Kong" style beats. It had its moments, but is a prime example of a bloated, slog of an album.
Favorite Track: "Trigue Lycee"
Lightning Bolt
2/5
Just banging, and clanging of instruments. The second half, at least, had catchy tunes.
Favorite Track: "Crown Of Storms".
Elbow
1/5
I wish they were the seldom heard kid.
Favorite Track: "Friend Of Ours".
Thelonious Monk
3/5
Easy listening ain't that easy to listen to for 45 minutes straight. It was relaxing, but not something I want to revisit anytime soon.
Favorite Track: "Bemsha Swing".
Jeff Buckley
1/5
Just like his father Tim, it's trash doc with garbage lyrics, and it's a waste. Thankfully, this was the only album he ever had.
Favorite Track: "Eternal Life".
The Darkness
3/5
The music sounds like some fun, energetic 2000s Rock Music, but the vocals don't match the music. The lead singer sounds like he belongs in the "High School Musical" series. It's okay, but the vocals held this album back.
Favorite Track: "I Believe In A Thing Called Love".
Jethro Tull
5/5
So... I'm getting my morning started, look at the title of the album, and the artist. I then think "What the hell? Who the hell?". Then, the opening riff of the opening track begins, and a lightbulb goes off in my head; "I know this song! I love this song!".
Then, a series of disgusting lyrics, sick guitar riffs, catchy beats, and some top-tier flute play continue. Funny song titles scroll by. 1970s Rock blazes on. Another song I knew but didn't know-"Locomotive Breath"-played. How has it taken me my entire life to know about this album that has now rocked my world?
(P.S. We need more flute).
Favorite Track: "Locomotive Breath".
Method Man
2/5
Below average hip-hop with the same beat, and rhymes in seeming every song.
Favorite Track: "Tical".
Black Sabbath
5/5
A masterclass of heavy metal music. Need I say more?
Favorite Track: "War Pigs".
Stan Getz
3/5
Fun jazzy music, but it serves better as background music than anything else.
Favorite Track: "Desafinado".
The Stooges
4/5
At first, I saw Iggy, Punk Rock, and heard lackluster lyrics, and thought this would be a disaster. To my pleasant surprise, it reminded me of my high school partying days in the 1970s, and I never lived in the '70s.
Favorite Track: "Death Trip".
Roxy Music
4/5
This is definitely a step up from their debut album. I found myself singing this while driving, and it's an easy album to dance to.
Favorite Track: "For Your Pleasure".
Booker T. & The MG's
5/5
There isn't many things in life better than listening to this on a sizzling hot Sunday while watch baseball. While we're at it, let's eat a grilled cheeseburger with mustard, ketchup, lettuce, jalapenos, and green onions. A masterpiece, and classic.
Favorite Track: "Green Onions".
Nirvana
4/5
Nirvana is one of the most overrated musical artists of all time, but this album takes me right back to my childhood, jamming out watching MTV. When one thinks of "Unplugged" on MTV, this album comes to mind. The casual nature of the band, as well as the casual audience adds to the ambience of the performance. There are too many cover songs for a five-star rating(yes, I hold the same standard for Led Zeppelin), but overall, it's a fun listen.
Favorite Track: "All Apologies".
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
I was going to give it a one-star rating, but after reading the Wikipedia page about this incredibly gut-wrenching album, I have to give it at least two stars. The music is somber, and incredibly boring though.
Favorite Track: "Hollywood".
Pixies
2/5
The music is boring, lifeless, and other than one big hit, isn't anything impressive.
Favorite Track: "Where Is My Mind?"
Scissor Sisters
3/5
I didn't know what to expect when I saw this album show up. It sounds like an album desperately trying to be mainstream pop, but due to how great early 2000s mainstream music is, it's not.
Favorite Track: "Laura".
Prince
3/5
"It" by Stephen King was released the year before, so there were two great "It" entities in consecutive years.
That's about it though. To say I'm disappointed is an understatement. It's mid-tier music by someone who should be significantly better than this.
Favorite Track: "It".
The Flaming Lips
3/5
One day as a teenager, I was playing "The Impossible Quiz 2", and I heard "You're invisible now!", and I decided to Google that glorious melody. This led me to find out it was the chorus of the song "Riding To Work In The Year 2025", and it was a song by The Flaming Lips.
Then, I'm watching "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3", and hear "Do you realize?" in a glorious melody. I find out it's by The Flaming Lips.
For some reason, I never decided to listen to a full album by them.
Now, I have. I did expect better, but it was solid nonetheless. It started out as a concept album, and then did its own thing. There were highs, and lows, and I think it would have been better if it remained a concept album.
Favorite Track: "Do You Realize??".
Deee-Lite
3/5
This album gives me SNES menu music screen vibes. One could say this album marked the gateway to the 1990s decade. It was fun, but the same beats, and bloops got old after awhile.
Favorite Track: "Deee-Lite Theme".
Eminem
4/5
The first time I listened to this album was when I was a 15 year old Freshman in high school. I haven't listened to this album since I was in high school. My high school self, a teenage male, would have given this a a five-star rating.
With that being said, listening to this album as a fully grown adult provides me a completely different perspective. The album still contains the greatest song Eminem has ever had, and has some of bangers that missed the radio, but it's hard to ignore the bigotry that persists among the album(which I also notice on every 1990s, and 2000s Eminem album).
There was a point when I jammed out to "Kim", but now I realize it's a disturbing song created for shock value, and if Eminem wasn't white, people would have called for him to be arrested for the song alone(argue with a wall, Eminem Stans). Every song has either a homophobic, or misogynistic slur explicitly for shock value.
A lot has changed since the beginning of the millennium; we weren't as politically correct back then as we are these days. The rhythm, beats, samples, verses, raps, tracks, and nostalgia makes me want to give this album a five-star rating, but the bigotry has to come into play here.
Favorite Track: "Stan".
R.E.M.
2/5
I'm still trying to figure out if I'm an R.E.M. fan. They're so hot, or miss. I do enjoy the ambience of this album, and many of these tracks can be used at funerals, but nothing truly stuck out to me. It was more of a vibe than an album.
Favorite Track: "Nightswimming".
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
4/5
There is definitely some big dick energy, as well as music for the playas out there. If it wasn't for the middle of the album, it would get the full five stars.
Favorite Track: "The Message".
Hüsker Dü
1/5
I'd rather work in a warehouse than listen to an hour of a dollar store Punk Rock version of R.E.M.
Favorite Track: "Standing In The Rain", I guess...it sure as hell has been raining quite a bit this Summer.
Frank Zappa
5/5
For my 18th birthday, my dad bought me "Fight With Tools" by The Flobots(which is one of the greatest albums of all time by the way), and this album. This album blew me away then, and it's blowing me away(again). Frank Zappa had no genre; he was Zappa. Period. It's zany. It's fun. It's mainly instrumental this time around. You're better off not reading this review, and just listening to it without having any expectations.
Favorite Track: "Willie The Pimp".
Neneh Cherry
1/5
Prior to this shitshow, I only knew of Neneh Cherry because of the song "Kids With Guns" by Gorillaz. The opening track was fun, and catchy, but the rest of the album was forgettable dollar-store Hip-hop/pop/whatchamacallit.
Favorite Track: "Buffalo Stance".
American Music Club
2/5
It starts out promising, and then quickly derails because it's literally too quiet to enjoy, and is too slow to enjoy. You're better off listening to "California" by Phantom Planet instead.
Favorite Track: "Bad Liquor".
Crosby, Stills & Nash
4/5
The self-titled album with Young at the end of it didn't do it for me; this one did. I want to like Neil Young's music so bad, but he was clearly their weakest link. Too bad they couldn't remain Crosby, Stills, and Nash. These songs are well-written with some spunk to them.
P.S. I hate how they don't use the Oxford Comma.
Favorite Track: "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes".
Chicago
3/5
This album has potential to be a five-star album, but it just seems to be missing something. Maybe it's a catchy chorus. Or, a standout hit. Or, a vocal solo. It has all the ingredients of an incredible album, but we'll settle for mediocre due to execution of such ingredients.
Favorite Track: "(Someday) August 28th, 1968".
Donald Fagen
2/5
Steely Dan was mid, but at least it was that. This sounds like a 1970s Rocker trying to be hip in the 1980s... because that's exactly what it is. It had two enjoyable songs(to some extent), but this was just...bleh.
Favorite Track: "Ruby Baby".
Slipknot
3/5
This is my one-year anniversary album during this journey, and what a crazy experience it was.
The lyrics were juvenile, the singing was chaotic, and the production sounded like it was produced in the 1970s. The only reason it's getting a rating this high is because Joey Jordison was one of the greatest drummers of all time.
Favorite Track: "Prosthetics".
AC/DC
5/5
Scroll down to the hilarious five-star review posted on October 3rd, 2022.
That's all I need to say to justify my rating for one of the best Rock And Roll albums of all time.
Favorite Track: "Back In Black".
The Pogues
4/5
'tis crew again? Me likey the tunes on 'tis album. If only the boring tunes was killed off 'tis album.
Me favorite tune: "Turkish Song Of The MacGowan Damned".
MC Solaar
3/5
I had no idea what to expect, but apparently, 1980s French Hip-Hop is at least enjoyable. I didn't understand hardly any of the lyrics(I know virtually nothing about the French language), so my rating is based on vibes, how much I like the rhythm, and the instrumental beats. It's fairly good, but it could have been about ten minutes shorter.
Favorite Track: "Ragga Jam(impro)".
Björk
2/5
It's like all these shows that title their first episode "Pilot"...
...anyway, I tried. I keep trying. I just can't get into Bjork. She has a pleasant singing voice, and that's where my love for Bjork stops. Her albums are an ambience; a vibe if you will, but not really a collection of songs(even though, that's literally what it is).
Favorite Track: "The Anchor Song".
Nina Simone
3/5
Zesty piano, and a fine singing voice. Unfortunately, there were only a few songs I found myself truly enjoying. It's okay, but I don't think I'll be going back to it.
Favorite Track: "I Love Your Lovin' Ways".
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Well, it's certainly the best 18th album of all time, right?
Stevie Wonder is someone I've had mixed feelings about, but other than it being long, and having some duds that fell in the middle, it's a great album. It versatile in genres, and style; you never know what you're going to get(what do you mean that wasn't Coolio's idea?). The closing track gives me "Animal Crossing" vibes, and overall, it's such a a pleasant album to listen to.
Favorite Track: "Pastime Paradise".
Wilco
3/5
Life is like a box of genres; you never know what you're gonna get. The album overstayed its welcome, but if nothing else, it was a mixture of Alternative Rock, Country, and Punk Rock.
Favorite Track: "Dreamer In My Dreams".
Kendrick Lamar
2/5
Maybe it's because this is the third consecutive day the generator has given me an album over an hour long, but it's just too damn boring. It avoids the basement because the lyrics describe harsh inner city life, so at least it's a concept album(fuck the misogyny though). However, musically, there are no fun dance tunes; no catchy beats; no heavy production.
Favorite Track: "Money Trees".
Björk
1/5
Before I review, I have to say this: This is the third time I've mentioned an artist the day before, and said artist popped up on this generator the next day. Second of all, this is the second Bjork album I've had in this generator in the past six days(lord, pray for me). Finally, after three consecutive days of getting an album OVER an hour long, I finally get an album UNDER an hour long(plot twist: It's 58 minutes long).
Anyway, I've now listened to three Bjork albums, and I can't take it anymore. Somehow, this one is even worse than her 1990s albums. It's, oh, so boring, and has the 2010s bland Pop Music sound blended in. God help me.
Favorite Track: "Stonemilker"(partially because of the unique music video).
The Adverts
2/5
At first, it sounded like any other British Punk Rock album, but the second half of the album was, if nothing else, versatile. Still, Punk Rock music is not my cup of tea.
Favorite Track: "On The Roof".
Adele
4/5
I knew Adele at 25 years old, so now it's time to figure out who she was at 21 years old. I really enjoy this album, and as usual, her voice is fantastic. It made me nostalgic for my early college days.
Favorite Track: "Rolling In The Deep".
Jacques Brel
3/5
You're watching a Romcom, and the scene when the two love birds hit it off begins. In the background, you hear this upbeat "fancy" music sung in a language you can't understand as they begin dancing, and flirting with each other.
That background music is this album.
Favorite Track: "Amsterdam".
Marianne Faithfull
2/5
While I appreciate this was a comeback album from a troubled life she lived, the Pop-Rock-Folk-Country genre just doesn't do it for me.
Favorite Track: "Broken English".
Alanis Morissette
4/5
Alanis Morissette is one of those names I've always known, but didn't know much about. However, I'm glad I discovered this album. This album has 1990s nostalgia written all over it.
Favorite Track: "Perfect"(well, not literally perfect, but you know).
N.W.A.
4/5
While the music, and production outdated, the issues discussed in the album are not. This is a very influential Hip-Hop album to this day.
Favorite Track: "Express Yourself".
Alice Cooper
4/5
The album is fun, regardless if school's out, in, or we're in Back To School season. I didn't expect the variety of sounds, and genres throughout the album.
Favorite Track: "School's Out".
Gotan Project
3/5
This sounds exactly how one would stereotype 21st Century French Music to sound. It's not bad by any means, but does drag on too long.
Favorite Track: "Chunga's Revenge".
Charles Mingus
3/5
Just like the other Charles Mingus album I've listened to(as well as any Jazz music), it's fine for background music, but it should stay as just that.
Favorite Track: "Mode D – Trio and Group Dancers; Mode E – Single Solos and Group Dance; Mode F – Group and Solo Dance"
Kanye West
4/5
The age old question returns: should we separate the art from the artist? I can't think of a bigger disparity between the art, and artist than I can with this album, and the album's artist. In good faith, I can't possibly give this a five-star rating because Kanye West is an apprehensible scumbag(whether he's using his alter ego "Ye", or not), but at the same time, the album is a musical masterpiece. Is this a fair compromise?
Favorite Track: "Through The Wire".
Bob Dylan
4/5
I know Dylan is a great songwriter, and he's influential, but I typically find his albums boring. This one, however, is my favorite Bob Dylan album so far.
Favorite Track: "Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat".
Sleater-Kinney
2/5
Outside of the opening track, every other song sounds like the same bland alternative Rock.
Favorite Track: "Dig Me Out".
Ramones
4/5
I'm typically not a fan of Punk Rock music, but their debut album is good! Hi! Ho! Let's go.
Favorite Track: "Blitzkrieg Bop".
The xx
1/5
In the spirit of the 2010s, another terrible album in which every song basic sounds the same with sub-par lyrics.
Favorite Track: "Performance"(the only performance I was interested in).
Manu Chao
3/5
I had more fun banging my head, and awakening my inner French-Spanish than I thought was possible(the only language I know fluently is English, so unfortunately, that's a barrier). I’ve accepted Bongo Bongo isn’t just a creepy boss fight from my childhood.
Favorite Track: "Bongo Bong".
Metallica
4/5
Normally, I'd say their music is overrated, but for this album, the music, talent, lyrics, and riffs are enough for me to give this a 5/5(I even think this is better than "The Black Album"), but I refuse to give a Metallica album a 5/5, and if you know why, you know why.
Favorite Track: "Master Of Puppets".
King Crimson
4/5
Well, now I know the origin of Stephen King's most powerful villain. It's a solid album with one hell of a banger as the ultimate grand finale.
Favorite Track: "The Court Of The Crimson King".
Saint Etienne
3/5
You know those cheap third-party video game companies back in the 2000s that created games with that constant electronica menu music, and unknown female singers bellowing on these menu screens? If you remember those games, and loved that music, then this should be one of your favorite albums.
Favorite Track: "Spring".
Genesis
2/5
Disappointed. After listening to "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway", I was so excited to listen to this...just to be disappointed. This one fell flat.
Favorite Track: "The Battle Of Epping Forest".
Talking Heads
2/5
More songs that aren't any good. Other than the Hit Songs, this album isn't worth listening to.
Favorite Track: "Take Me To The River".
Mylo
2/5
This album, nor the title track, will destroy Rock 'N Roll, nor anything else. It's fine for music in the background of a nightclub, or when you're driving, but it mainly relies on several samples of much more talented artists.
Favorite Track: "Destroy Rock And Roll".
Stereo MC's
3/5
Maybe it's because this is the second straight day I've generated an electronica album littered with samples, but this was just mediocre for me, and certainly went on too long.
Favorite Track: "Connected".
Queen
4/5
Not quite a heart attack, but my heart skipped a few beats listening to Freddie Mercury again. This contains some of their lesser known songs, but you can't go wrong with Queen.
Favorite Track: "Killer Queen".
Brian Eno
3/5
Eno's ethereal atmosphere is the best part of his albums. I just wish this one had a little more to it, but he wrote it for airport background music, so what do I know?
Favorite Track: "1/1" (Acoustic and electric piano; synthesizer.)".
Ute Lemper
1/5
A truly punishing listen. It's essentially a generic version of a Disney Movie soundtrack.
Favorite Track: "Couldn't You Keep That To Yourself".
The Cramps
5/5
"The Rocky Horror Picture" show called; they want their soundtrack back. This is such a hidden gem! I recommend blasting this album on Halloween with your garage door open, with sexy women dancing on tables with their skimpy costumes on(side note: there is no way in Hell the Lord taught us these songs).
This milestone, my 400th album, was wonderful.
Favorite Track: "TV Set".
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
Now THIS is Hip-Hop, and good rap music at that. Take a note, post-2000s "Hip-Hop" artists. Great production, sick beats, and an overall fun album to blast which may just take you back ten years ago.
Favorite Track: "King Kunta".
The Mars Volta
3/5
It's a mediocre album by every measure. There are some great guitar riffs, but this is negated by the vocals which are hard to understand.
Favorite Track: "Televators".
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Frank Sinatra's voice wasn't as good as people praise it. There, I said it. The songs are catchy, and remind me of New York City on a Summer night, but they're not distinguished enough. My rating is actually generous.
Favorite Track: "Makin' Whoopee".
Miriam Makeba
3/5
If nothing else, it gives me "The Lion King" vibes. Every song seems like an epic introduction to a song that never really begins. I just wish there was more to each song.
Favorite Track: "Mbube".
Jean-Michel Jarre
1/5
I would say don't waste your oxygen singing the tunes of this album, but it's entirely instrumental, and not in a good way.
Favorite Track: "Oxygene(Part IV)". It was a little catchy.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5/5
On the 34th anniversary of this album, I finally listened to it, and I'm blown away by the variety, and talent throughout the whole album. I even listened to it while it was raining outside(but I wasn't naked). A masterpiece from beginning to end, and this album helped define '90s music.
Favorite Track: "Under The Bridge".
Pet Shop Boys
2/5
Actually, there are only a few catchy lines, and beats throughout this entire album.
Favorite Track: "Shopping".
Gary Numan
3/5
This is the second straight day I've generated an album released on September 7th. Interesting.
Anyway, other than "Cars", I didn't know any other song on this album, but it seems like I knew every song on the album.
Favorite Track: "Complex".
David Bowie
2/5
A low point in David Bowie's career.
Favorite Track: "Speed Of Life".
Devendra Banhart
3/5
This peaceful Folk album reminds me of the "Juno" movie soundtrack. It would have been fine when I was an 18 year old college student walking on campus while some hipster plays this on campus, but listening to an entire album of it gets old after awhile.
Favorite Track: "A Sight To Behold".
Shuggie Otis
2/5
With a name like Shuggie Otis, I expected this album to be more fun. If nothing else, there were some relaxing moments.
Favorite Track: "Inspiration Information".
Fairport Convention
2/5
I had the 21st Century version of this album two days ago. I said it then, and I'll say it again now: This music would be fine if I was an 18 year old walking on a college campus while a hipster plays this music in the background, but a whole album of it is too much.
This very well may be my worst month of albums since I've began doing the generator.
Favorite Track: "Reynardine".
Sinead O'Connor
3/5
The double negative, while a style, was certainly a choice...
...Anyway, even though I disliked this album(other than a few songs), I'm giving her one extra star solely because she was "cancelled" for protesting pedophilia.
Favorite Track: "Nothing Compares 2 U".
Fishbone
4/5
This album is a mix of Sublime, Reggae, Rock, Funk, and Pop. Somehow, this combination created a great album.
Favorite Track: "Freddie's Dead".
The Jam
3/5
Middle of the pack British Rock.
Favorite Track: "Set The House Ablaze".
The Fall
4/5
This is the third consecutive day I've generated a 1980s album. Mark E. Smith sang just like he did in "Glitter Freeze" by Gorillaz. A versatile, catchy, and fun album.
Favorite Track: "Paint Work".
Lana Del Rey
3/5
This is my 417th album of my journey, and this is also the first 2020s album I've generated so far(and what I believe to be the newest album on the list). Overall, it's not too much different than her *Norman Fucking Rockwell!* album, except a little more mellow. It's not bad, and not bad to cruise around in your car listening to on a Sunday afternoon.
Favorite Track: "Dance Till We Die".
Quicksilver Messenger Service
2/5
I don't care who you love, what you love, when you love, where you love, or even how you love, you probably won't love this album. It started out promising, and then just became repetitive, and irritating noises.
Favorite Track: "Who Do You Love Suite".
Travis
1/5
Is the man who...Travis? And if so, Travis who? That mystery is more interesting than this album.
Favorite Track: "Luv".
Brian Eno
3/5
It's clearly inferior to Eno's "Another Green World" album, but the ambience is still there. I was hoping for a little more "flow" to each song, instead of just noise pollution with a desperate singing voice in the background. It was alright.
Favorite Track: "Here Come The Warm Jets".
Carpenters
3/5
It started off strong, and then just became a bit too repetitive. Oh, and this is the whitest album I've ever heard in my life.
Favorite Track: "We've Only Just Begun".
N.E.R.D
5/5
This album blends the best genres of 2000s music, and is an early 21st Century masterpiece. Prior to this album, I was only loosely aware of N.E.R.D., and I'm happy to re-discover them(I also heard the song "She Wants To Move" for the first time in about ten years, and I had forgotten all about it! I love it when this happens.
Favorite Track: "She Wants To Move".
Buffalo Springfield
2/5
Whether he's alone, with Crosby, Stills, and Nash, or in another band, I just don't like Neil Young involved music. I want to, I really do. I've tried, but it's lackluster with a few highlights.
Favorite Track: "Mr. Soul".
fIREHOSE
2/5
As someone who is from Ohio, this album is about as exciting as visiting, and living in Ohio. At least it's creative.
Favorite Track: "In My Mind"(unfortunately, Ohio is stuck in my mind now).
The White Stripes
4/5
It's The White Stripes; of course it's a great album. I just wish it was a tad better.
Favorite Track: "We're Going To Be Friends".
Talking Heads
2/5
Fear of good music?
Favorite Track: "Mind".
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
3/5
If nothing else, it's a one-of-a-kind album. I thought I might accidentally summon a spirit this morning.
Favorite Track: "Allah Hoo Allah Hoo".
Miles Davis
3/5
If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis...but for real, this album was okay for what it was.
Favorite Track: "Shh/Peaceful".
The Stooges
3/5
This LSD is trippin' on album.
Favorite Track: "We Will Fall".
Emmylou Harris
1/5
Country Music is the only music I dislike, sorry(but for what it's worth, Emmylou Harris has a great singing voice).
Favorite Track: "Queen Of The Silver Dollar".
4/5
This album is just ridiculousness, but it's also fun at the same time.
Favorite Track: "Uncontrollable Urge".
Lenny Kravitz
3/5
A more mellow(and disappointing side) of Lenny Kravitz. For a debut, still fairly good, but lacked those heavy hitters tracks.
Favorite Track: "Does Anybody Out There Even Care?".
The Triffids
2/5
It had some moments of glitz, and glamour, but most of this is the 1980s Pop-Rock animal in a nutshell.
Favorite Track: "Jerdacuttup Man".
Ride
2/5
This journey has led me to discover the Shoegaze subgenre of Rock 'N Roll Music, and these out stops haven't been fun.
Favorite Track: "Polar Bear".
The B-52's
5/5
What a joy to get this album during Halloween season! This is such an incredible debut album, and the horror-punk influence gave me "Songs The Lord Taught Us" by The Cramps vibes, and "Rocky Horror Picture Show" vibes as well.
Favorite Track: "Rock Lobster ".
Barry Adamson
4/5
For the second consecutive day, I've generated an album that gives Halloween season vibes. Anyway, this is the best soundtrack for a non-existent film of all time.
Favorite Track: "Alfred Hitchcock Presents".
Love
3/5
Mid-tier psychedelic 1960s Rock Music. There isn't much to love, or hate about this album.
Favorite Track: "Live And Let Live"
The Young Gods
3/5
Someone on here stated via review that this album was like a mix between French Pink Floyd and Nine Inch Nails. Then, someone else acknowledged this review, and said this album deserved a four star rating based on the fact it's a combination of both bands listed.
Well, I'm here to provide a middle ground; it's not quite like a Pink Floyd, and Nine Inch Nails combination, but it's also not nearly bad enough to be in the bottom 50 albums, let alone bottom 13(as it currently stands). It's...alright. If nothing else, each song sounds like it's from a different album; it's a surprise every time.
Favorite Track: "Les enfants".
Death In Vegas
1/5
I've listened to The Killers who are from Las Vegas, "Oooh Las Vegas", "Las Vegas Basement", and "Leaving Las Vegas". This Las Vegas piece is utter garbage.
Favorite Track: "Soul Auctioneer".
The Go-Betweens
3/5
This album should have been used for various 1980s Rom Com flicks. It's better as background music.
Favorite Track: "You Can't Say No Forever".
The Byrds
4/5
Prior to this album, I had only known about The Byrds. Now, I know they were some psychedelic folk freaks.
Favorite Track: "Mind Gardens".
Cheap Trick
2/5
They're just that,; a cheap trick. This felt more like a studio album with audience sounds added in than a live album.
Favorite Track: "Clock Strikes Ten".
Christina Aguilera
5/5
This album is dirty, beautiful, soaring, and the strong singing voice from Christina Aguilera is the cherry on top. The versatility of the tracks(and instant nostalgia for Early 2000s Pop) make this a 21st Century masterpiece. Unfortunately, it has no connection to Halloween.
Favorite Track: "Beautiful".
The Birthday Party
2/5
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds showed me what can happen with "Ghosteen", and now I've heard the rookie version of Nick Cave. If nothing else, the man is versatile. Other than one catchy track, and some other rad sounds, this album belongs in the junkyard.
Favorite Track: "Hamlet(Pow, Pow, Pow)".
Einstürzende Neubauten
2/5
When I first started this journey, this was the lowest rated album in the generator(it's the second lowest rated album now). While the album sounds like a group of teenagers bashing objects in stores with Hitler-esque voices in the background, there is also nothing else like it(or is there?).
In all seriousness, I did enjoy two tracks, and there were some fun industrial beats scattered throughout this hot mess. Now, does it deserve to have over *half* of its ratings at a one-star? Personally, I think not
Yesterday, I had "Junkyard" by The Birthday Party. It's been a wild weekend.
Favorite Track: "Sehnsuct".
Brian Eno
3/5
It seems like every Eno sounds completely different. This version of Eno is mid-tier mellowed out Piano.
Favorite Track: "Spider and I".
Big Brother & The Holding Company
3/5
It's a classic middle of the road '60s Rock Album with an appropriate title.
Favorite Track: "Piece Of My Heart".
Cornershop
4/5
Who knew an Indian-British Rock-Pop-Hip-Hop album could work so well? It overstays its welcome, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Favorite Track: "Butter The Soul".
Dusty Springfield
2/5
Other than Dusty's singing voice, this album is extraordinarily boring. More boring than Googling Buffalo Springfield connections with Dusty Springfield.
Favorite Track: "Just A Little Lovin'".
Sonic Youth
3/5
In my youth, I played a lot of "Sonic", as well as ate frequently at Sonic, but I never listened to Sonic Youth. I apparently didn't miss out on much; just mid-tier Alternative Rock.
Favorite Track: "Beauty Lies In The Eye".
The Dandy Warhols
3/5
At the beginning of the album, I thought for sure I was going to rate this at least four stars...and then it stagnated with the same beats, rhythms, and it eventually seemed like I was listening to the same song over, and over(for over an hour).
Favorite Track: "Be-In".
Fleet Foxes
3/5
This definitely reminds me of a pre-21st Century album. Quite folky, a little pop tossed in, and often times, too quiet. Overall, it's fine on a cold, gloomy Sunday morning.
Favorite Track: "Quiet Houses".
Pavement
3/5
I'm seemingly stuck in a perpetual cycle of mediocre Rock 'N Roll albums. Again, there is nothing too bad, or too impressive with this album.
Favorite Track: "Cut Your Hair".
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
When I listened to "Abbey Road" by The Beatles, it was alone in this generator as the top rated album. Now, this album has tied it, and in my opinion, it's not a very exciting battle because both albums-as great as they are-are overrated.
This album has hits; excellent hits, in fact. The problem(that forfeits its five-star rating), is there is very little versatility. It's white-people passion music. It needs a little more spunk. More soul. More variety.
Favorite Track: "Go Your Own Way".
Suede
2/5
It gains an additional star for the pleasant vocals. Other than that, this album is essentially one, long slow song which makes 40 minutes seem like 40 days.
Favorite Track: "Breakdown"
Paul Revere & The Raiders
4/5
A questionable band name decision could be a reason they were never more popular. This album clearly tried to make every song a mainstream hit. It was a lot of fun; I just wish it wouldn't have ended so soon.
Favorite Track: "Get It On".
Goldfrapp
3/5
It started off as a unique Folk-Electronica banger, and then eventually became one long slow song.
Favorite Track: "Little Bird".
Screaming Trees
3/5
It's a dollar store version of Pearl Jam, but still satisfies the ears nonetheless. It did have one hell of a finale though.
Favorite Track: "Gospel Plow".
Slint
4/5
Narrative Music is so much fun, especially early '90s Rock that has Stone Temple Pilots "Creep" vibes. This album consists of six stories, if you will.
Favorite Track: "Don, Amanda".
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
1/5
Aside from the fact Country Music is the only genre of music I loathe, the album is longer than the average feature film, contains some of the most ear-bleeding vocals I've ever heard, and is littered with senseless collaborations.
This is the worst album in this generator I've heard so far.
Favorite Track: "I Saw The Light".
Talk Talk
3/5
Here is another album in the "1001 Mediocre British Pop Rock Albums You May, or May Not Want To Listen To Before You Die".
Favorite Track: "Happiness Is Easy".
Elvis Presley
3/5
The age old question returns: Do we separate the art from the artist, particularly if the artist in question is dead?
With that being asked, let me say he still had one of the greatest singing voices of all time.
Favorite Track: "Such A Night".
Thin Lizzy
4/5
If you can get past the sluggish part in the middle, the rest of the album sounds great, and I can feel myself rocking out in an '70s concert.
Favorite Track: "The Boys Are Back In Town".
Hawkwind
3/5
This is the second consecutive day I've generated a live double Rock album from the 1970s, so perhaps I'm a little burnt out, but for being out of this world, it wasn't...out of this world. The second half of this album saved this album from a bottom tier ranking.
Favorite Track: "Brainstorm".
Blue Cheer
4/5
This album was the pioneer for Black Sabbath. Given It's the first heavy metal album ever, it needs to be taken with a grain of salt, but that salt packed a punch. I just wish I could actually hear the lyrics.
Favorite Track: "Summertime Blues".
The Dictators
5/5
Yesterday, I generated a pioneer for Heavy Metal, and today, I got a pioneer for Punk Rock, and hells yeah, dude, it's a hidden gem! I was not expecting to be blown away by virtually every track on the album, despite having lyrics which appear to be wrote by teenage males.
Favorite Track: "I Got You Babe".
Waylon Jennings
2/5
Country Music is the only musical genre I dislike, not to mention he didn't even write these songs, and it's under 30 minutes long. At least there were a handful of catchy jingles.
Favorite Track: "Honky Tonk Heroes".
The Monkees
4/5
Ah, the satirical version of The Beatles, and dare I say I really loved it. Almost every song is catchy in its own right. It's main problem is, it ends too soon.
Favorite Track: "Randy Scouse Git".
The Undertones
3/5
It's a 1980s British version of The Beach Boys. Lots of love songs about girls.
Favorite Track: "The Way Girls Talk".
Frank Sinatra
2/5
For it being an evening if watching football, and stuffing my face with turkey, this should serve as fine background music(nevermind the fact Frank Sinatra was scum). It's under 30 minutes, and still felt too long.
Favorite Track: "Change Partners".
Jeru The Damaja
4/5
It's funny. It's spunky. It's New York City early '90s Hip Hop, and it's a fun sub-40 minute affair.
Favorite Track: "Da Bichez".
Funkadelic
4/5
It's funky, psychedelic, and...sorta metal? A little crazy, and a hot mess in a good way. The album sounds like it's cover.
Favorite Track: "Can You Get To That".
Slipknot
3/5
It's Slipknot; heavy metal, thrashing with lyrics littered with juvenile angst. As always, the drumming is top tier.
Favorite Track: "Snuff".
Kanye West
4/5
The age old question returns: Do we separate the art from the artist?
Favorite Track: "Dark Fantasy".
Steve Winwood
2/5
If nothing else, he played every l instrument on the album. I just wish the instruments on the album didn't sound like poo poo.
Favorite Track: "Second Hand Woman".
Sonic Youth
2/5
The first half of the album was euphoric music, and the second half of the album was pointless noise Rick.
Favorite Track: "Tunic(Song For Karen)".
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
They call it the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe in it...and...how do you sleep again? Just listen to this boring album for over an hour.
Favorite Track: how do you sleep?
Run-D.M.C.
4/5
This album is a pillar in the Hip Hop community. While they didn't spit the most dynamic verses, it's fun, house party music as the duo feeds off of each other.
Favorite Track: "Rock Box".
Hole
4/5
Yesterday, I was talking about 1990s albums, and Courtney Love, so the 1001 Albums Generator gods presented this, and I liked it so much more than I thought I would. I felt like an edgy teenager again.
In other news, my grandpa died today. At least he lived a good, long life. The angst in this album is how I felt today, even though his soul is thriving in a much better place than the Pale Blue Dot.
Favorite Track: "Violet".
Curtis Mayfield
2/5
This journey has taught me that movie soundtrack as albums tend to be weak albums on their own. If I was listening to this album as background music during movie of the same name, I would likely appreciate it more. However, while driving, it's just boring, and repetitive, and is capping off the worst weekend of my life.
Favorite Track: "Think(Instrumental)".
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
This is typical Earth, Wind And Fire. They're their own genre that's difficult to explain. Sorta soul, funk, and disco mixed. I probably won't listen to this again though.
Favorite Track: "Shining Star".
Gang Starr
3/5
This is a typical 1990s Hip Hop album. Really, I can't add anything else to that.
Favorite Track: "Step In The Arena".
Morrissey
1/5
Whether he's with The Smiths, or on his own, I can barely withstand the dreary wrath of Morrissey(not to mention he's a scumbag of a person).
Favorite Track: "The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get".
Bill Callahan
2/5
Sometimes, I wish Country Music was better.
Favorite Track: "My Friend".
ZZ Top
5/5
ZZ Top will never be known for sophistication, but who needs sophistication when you have killer riffs, catchy beats, and just good old 1970s Rock 'N' Roll singing? There is hardly a dull moment in this masterpiece.
Estos tres hombres son geniales!
Favorite Track: "Jesus Just Left Chicago".
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Each track tells a murder mystery, and played at an intense tones with some killer riffs, and bears. If it wasn't for three filler tracks, it would be perfect.
Favorite Track: "Stagger Lee".
X-Ray Spex
2/5
If nothing else, it's not a boring album; just an annoying, whiny mess that overstays its welcome.
Favorite Track" "Germ Free Adolescents".
Justin Timberlake
4/5
This rating is justified.
Part of it is nostalgia, and a bigger part of it is the top tier production, but the first half is classic solo care Justin Timberlake. The back half is, unfortunately, more Backstreet Boys.
Favorite Track: "Rock Your Body".
Incubus
4/5
This rating was partially inflated by nostalgia, but regardless, I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. I just wish it had a little more versatility in its sound.
Favorite Track: "Drive".
Talking Heads
3/5
Once in a lifetime, this album is fine to listen to. It started off slow, but had a solid finish.
Favorite Track: "Once In A Lifetime".