1001 Albums Summary

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493
Albums Rated
3.24
Average Rating
45%
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41
5-Star Albums
14
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
5 2.94 +2.06
Wild Wood
Paul Weller
5 3.09 +1.91
The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
5 3.19 +1.81
GREY Area
Little Simz
5 3.24 +1.76
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
5 3.29 +1.71
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
5 3.32 +1.68
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
5 3.32 +1.68
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
5 3.33 +1.67
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
5 3.35 +1.65
Urban Hymns
The Verve
5 3.37 +1.63

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Dirt
Alice In Chains
1 3.47 -2.47
Spiderland
Slint
1 2.97 -1.97
Mask
Bauhaus
1 2.85 -1.85
Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
1 2.74 -1.74
Cut
The Slits
1 2.71 -1.71
All Hope Is Gone
Slipknot
1 2.7 -1.7
The United States Of America
The United States Of America
1 2.61 -1.61
1999
Prince
2 3.59 -1.59
Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
1 2.55 -1.55
GI
Germs
1 2.54 -1.54

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Beatles 3 4.67
Johnny Cash 3 4.67
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 2 5
Pink Floyd 4 4.25

Controversial

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Kate Bush 5, 2
Leonard Cohen 4, 5, 3, 2

5-Star Albums (41)

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So by Peter Gabriel

Ironically nearly gave up during don’t give up. Kate Bush couldn’t even save this one for me

Paul Simon by Paul Simon

Enjoyed this more than the cars are cars travesty but still found it dull in parts. Julio and the percussion kept it interesting enough to sneak a 3

1-Star Albums (14)

All Ratings (493)

Violator by Depeche Mode
Sep 23 2024

This really surprised me and was right up my wheelhouse. Came close to giving it a 5/5. Waiting for the night, personal Jesus and enjoy the silence are absolute bangers

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Sep 24 2024

Not his best but still good and a solid 3. Time, Aladdin and Jean standouts

Boston by Boston
Sep 26 2024

Enjoyable listen

1999 by Prince
Sep 27 2024

Very long and very repetitive

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Sep 30 2024

Difficult to believe this is 50 years old. Definitely one to go back to 5/5

Cut by The Slits
Oct 02 2024

Overwhelming relief when it was over

Movies by Holger Czukay
Oct 03 2024

Bizarrely enjoyable

At Budokan by Cheap Trick
Oct 04 2024

Impressive live, good listen

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Oct 07 2024

Over 60 years old and still some bangers

Oct 08 2024

Unsure if it was the fumes because I was painting whilst listening but very enjoyable, epitaph and crimson in particular

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento
Oct 09 2024

No idea what the lads banging on about but enjoyable sound throughout. Too long

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Oct 10 2024

Difficult to believe this had mixed reviews on release. Outstanding

So by Peter Gabriel
Oct 11 2024

Ironically nearly gave up during don’t give up. Kate Bush couldn’t even save this one for me

Oct 14 2024

Haven’t listened to this through for a long time. Such a great listen start to finish

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Oct 16 2024

Thought this was great listen. Love how eclectic it is. Public enemy/NWA vibes. Potential fifer on relisten

The Rise & Fall by Madness
Oct 17 2024

Once went to a wedding where bunch of 40 year old blokes stormed round to our house with ties wrapped round there head. Put me off that song and the rest of this album is worse. To give them their due they’re distinctive and instantly recognisable, just not my cup of tea

The Who Sell Out by The Who
Oct 18 2024

Listened to this disjointed over last few days which probably wasn’t ideal. But enjoyable album, really enjoyed the ditty’s in between

Aja by Steely Dan
Oct 21 2024

Easy going listen, very inoffensive. Feel on relisten could improve however didn’t blow me away

Guero by Beck
Oct 22 2024

Thought this really worked. No major standouts but whole album just flowed

The Healer by John Lee Hooker
Oct 23 2024

Laid back, easy going listen however doubt I’d rush back to it

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan
Oct 24 2024

Difficult to believe this is live- what a voice!

Oct 25 2024

Felt like I should’ve liked it, just felt really disjointed. Imagine it’s influenced a lot but felt it lacked its own identity and was too chaotic

Dookie by Green Day
Oct 30 2024

Green day are so recognisable and this was a great listen. Basket case a highlight but a fun listen throughout

Odelay by Beck
Oct 31 2024

Had 2 beck albums now and enjoyed both, felt this was better listen as a whole. Tailed off a bit but overall great listen

Odessa by Bee Gees
Nov 01 2024

This just didn’t work for me. Long and boring

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Nov 04 2024

I really disliked this, it’s long, dull and found his tone irritating. A song also seemingly empathetic towards Gacy? Bed wetters music

Nov 06 2024

Atol protected. Enjoyed this throwback, if I’d not been listening whilst doing laundry may have scored higher

Orbital 2 by Orbital
Nov 08 2024

Difficult to believe this is in the top 10,000 albums

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Nov 11 2024

Really worked for me, definitely going to go back to his earlier stuff

Smash by The Offspring
Nov 12 2024

Enjoyable throwback with a couple of bangers thrown in

Drunk by Thundercat
Nov 13 2024

Love thunder cat and this was a lovely listen

Nov 14 2024

Probably the best of the electronic we’ve had. If you’re going to do it, go Eno ambient. Listened whilst building some ikea furniture; perfect activity for this album and may have inflated the rate

Play by Moby
Nov 15 2024

Probably wouldn’t rush back to it but easy listen. Porcelain is a banger

Master Of Puppets by Metallica
Nov 18 2024

I know this goes down as one of the greatest of all times but it’s just not my bag. I could appreciate it and didn’t dislike it but wouldn’t return

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Nov 19 2024

Love this album, bombtrack straight into KITNO riff is such a great transition. Interesting to have this post Metallica, enjoyed this much more

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Nov 20 2024

Never listened to Mott and surprised how much I enjoyed this. Bowies influence all over it probably inflated the score but still some great songs (Memphis and hymn were highlights)

Tank Battles by Dagmar Krause
Nov 21 2024

Found half of this on YouTube. Difficult to find, in German and it’s theatrical- holy trinity of shite

1984 by Van Halen
Nov 25 2024

Guitar solos and synth, very enjoyable

Foo Fighters by Foo Fighters
Nov 26 2024

I’d never previously listened to this through. Can hear so much of their later stuff in this. Good listen but not one I’d rush back to so 3/5

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction
Nov 27 2024

Only thing I knew about them was Perry farrells recent on stage breakdown. Felt later songs better, but probably wouldn’t go back

Ramones by Ramones
Nov 28 2024

Classic listen. Short, snappy songs (and album). Loud and repetitive but not in an unenjoyable way

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down by The Dandy Warhols
Nov 29 2024

Never really given the dandy warhols a chance and now I have no idea why. Loved this and right in my wheelhouse. Came close to 5 but flagged a little bit mid album

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Dec 02 2024

Never thought I was a jazz man but here we are

Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington
Dec 03 2024

Another day, another brilliant jazz album. The only thing I knew Duke for before this was Big Mouth. Skin deep could have been the whiplash finale

Dec 04 2024

I went into this expecting find Bragg grating. At times I found the lyrics too forced left-fed left wing ideology but enjoyed the folk and some of the protest songs were really catchy

Space Ritual by Hawkwind
Dec 06 2024

Unoriginal, boring and bloated. Scraped a 2

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Dec 10 2024

Love this album. Took so much of what was great about NWA and made improved. Laid the foundation for much more in the 90s

Bone Machine by Tom Waits
Dec 11 2024

Enjoyed large parts of this- dark lyrics, stripped back. However a lot of it was a bit too bare for me. Potentially higher on a repeat listen

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Dec 12 2024

This honestly made me question why I don’t listen to Iron Maiden more. It’s all so well put together- the build up, the solos- absolutely loved it. Children of the damned and run to the hills highlights

Moondance by Van Morrison
Dec 16 2024

Easy going, lovely listen with some bangers sprinkled through

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Dec 17 2024

I enjoyed parts of this a lot, our house is such a good song. In parts found myself getting bored.

Aha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon
Dec 18 2024

I have such a soft spot for this album. One of the first albums I bought myself and still stands the test of time. Through to bucket doesn’t really miss a beat

Deserter's Songs by Mercury Rev
Dec 19 2024

Listened to this first thing and it’s got a nice sound. Was just a little bit too cry yourself to sleep for my tastes. Possibly on another listen will score higher

Out of Step by Minor Threat
Dec 20 2024

just not my bag, scraped a 2

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Dec 23 2024

Decent listen and kept interesting throughout, changes such as great song. High 3 on first listen, likely higher if I went back to it

Green by R.E.M.
Dec 24 2024

I’m sure this inspired lots and seems ahead of its time. However found myself so bored throughout. Just scraped a 3 but so forgettable I won’t be going back

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Dec 27 2024

Loved this, felt like I was in a 70s movie. Jazz/blues element kept it really interesting- would go back

xx by The xx
Dec 31 2024

Cracking album this, great background music

Hypnotised by The Undertones
Jan 01 2025

This grew on me, first couple of songs thought it was going to be a tough listen. But although repetitive, easy listening with enough going on to bop along to

Olympia 64 by Jacques Brel
Jan 02 2025

So stereotypically French it came full circle and I quite enjoyed it. Felt like I was sat in a Parisian restaurant

White Ladder by David Gray
Jan 03 2025

Please forgive me for the exposure of my guilty pleasures. May be bland and boring but I love David Gray. Forgive me, Babylon and years love highlights

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Jan 06 2025

As a concept album just really worked for me.

Parachutes by Coldplay
Jan 07 2025

Difficult to grasp why so many people are averse to Coldplay. Hit the ground running here; some absolute bangers. Trouble, shiver and everything’s not lost highlights (love yellow but bit of Mr Brightside to it)

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Jan 08 2025

I always struggle rating early Beatles. It’s hard not to think it’s derivative until you realise it’s everything else that’s influence by it. Either way great album with some standouts

Picture Book by Simply Red
Jan 09 2025

Only knew holding back the years before listening. Much of the same really, very banal and forgettable

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Jan 10 2025

What a fantastic soul/funk album. Smooth 70s funk, loved it

Hotel California by Eagles
Jan 13 2025

Baffling to see the hate for this. Wasted time was such a great interlude. Probably wouldn’t rush back to this but lovely listen

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Jan 14 2025

Lot of soul recently and this was another cracker. Incredible voice and backing. Would’ve been a 5 but bit too repetitive

Meat Puppets II by Meat Puppets
Jan 15 2025

Felt like this was trying to do hundred things, most of them poorly. Didn’t enjoy the vocals, too chaotic

Jan 16 2025

Never listened to this through before and what an album! In da club, if I can’t, PIMP all cracking but holds its own throughout. Fiddy gives such a soft gangsta rap that he feel if he were to smash my face in, it would come from a good place

Jan 17 2025

Great listen- lively funk album that remained interesting. Little bit on the lengthy side but enjoyed throughout

Jan 20 2025

Every time I listen to this, and it has been a while, I always think it’s going to be way over hyped. But then as I listen it always grows on me. It builds throughout whilst remaining interesting, should listen to Wilco more

Jan 21 2025

I like public enemy and there’s a lot in here to like. However seemed too much of a good thing this one. Found myself willing it to end by the last few songs

Jan 22 2025

Never listened to the fall and there were bits that were fine but majority was a struggle. Wouldn’t return

If there was a Bechdel test for music this would’ve failed every song, not a win for feminism. It wasn’t a tough listen but extremely repetitive and very much feel I could’ve died without listening to this one

Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
Jan 24 2025

This was a mixed bag, desire lines was an absolute banger but a lot of it didn’t hit. May score higher or lower on relisten and probably needs a bit more time

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure
Jan 27 2025

This was fantastic. Dark, atmospheric with Smiths distinctive lyrics. Need to get more cure in my rotation

Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon
Jan 29 2025

When he asked what is the point of this story I couldn’t help but agree, this was as dull as dishwater. Cars are cars up there as worst song on this generator so far. You’re better than this Paul

2112 by Rush
Jan 30 2025

I enjoyed that huge first song and tears in the second half was decent. Probably wouldn’t go back

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Jan 31 2025

Not really listened to iggy pop before and this was cracking. Lust for life and passenger highlights with Bowies influence all over them

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
Feb 03 2025

Lesser of the two BB albums we’ve had and pretty rough around the edges. Slow ride, girls and fight for your right the highlight (girls was bizarrely enjoyable)

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
Feb 04 2025

This really deserves its reputation. Absolute bop throughout with once in a lifetime and crosseyed highlights

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Feb 05 2025

No idea how this took nearly 20 years to write. Slow, dour and irritating. Each song was a battle

Boy In Da Corner by Dizzee Rascal
Feb 06 2025

This was a lot of grime. Had its moments though and just snuck a 3

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen
Feb 07 2025

Loved this ain’t no cure for love and tower of song highlights. Bizarrely enjoyable songs in the middle too (jazz police in particular). Would come back

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Feb 10 2025

Again needs to be in my rotation more. Excellent and baffling that they dropped off the planet after

Illmatic by Nas
Feb 11 2025

Nas is someone that I always skip over other names when in a hip hop mood but this album is incredible. Hard to believe this was his debut. First half is stacked with bangers

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Feb 12 2025

Not one I’m sure I needed to listen to before I died. Very forgettable, scraped a 3

American Idiot by Green Day
Feb 13 2025

I remember in 2003 listening to this on a Normandy history trip, I stared out the window at war graves with boulevard playing thinking it was the deepest point of my life. Was a sad act but what a way to reminisce. Mostly belters, easy 5/5

#1 Record by Big Star
Feb 14 2025

A lot of this was pretry standard 70s stuff but a nice easy listen with some highlights in there, thirteen, try again and watch the sunrise highlights

Feb 17 2025

Difficult to say much about this album that hasn’t already been said more eloquently by others. There’s something reassuring about the familiarity of it. Time into TGGITS into money is up there as the best song run in the list so far

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Feb 18 2025

Great album, tailed off slightly otherwise may have been a 5

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Feb 19 2025

Can’t believe I’ve never listened to this before. A lot of fun throughout and will definitely be returning

Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
Feb 20 2025

This started really well, very maccabees-esque but seemed to tail off. Potential to score higher or lower on a relisten tbh

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
Feb 21 2025

This felt like an AI generated britpop album. Middle of the road guff, snuck a 3

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Feb 24 2025

Easy Sunday listen. Peaked where it started with concrete jungle

Paul Simon by Paul Simon
Feb 25 2025

Enjoyed this more than the cars are cars travesty but still found it dull in parts. Julio and the percussion kept it interesting enough to sneak a 3

Feb 27 2025

We’ve had a fair bit of hip hop now and this has been the weakest. I enjoy wu tang but the lyrics were aggressive, it was repetitive and long. Rainy days and ice cream were highlights

Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera
Feb 28 2025

Decent enough pop. Hurt, candyman and ain’t no other man are highlights

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Mar 03 2025

Oof this was great. Brown sugar and wild horses at the start are two absolute belters then holds its own throughout. Close to a 5/5

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Mar 04 2025

Really nice funk album- that lady and summer breeze bangers but easy listening throughout

Queen Of Denmark by John Grant
Mar 05 2025

I really felt like I’d enjoy this one, but it was incredibly boring over its 1hr+. The only variant being bizarre lyrics which seemed strange for the sake of it. Fireflies down the end was decent and that’s the good news was so bizarre it became enjoyable. Certainly won’t be returning

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth
Mar 06 2025

Couldn’t connect with this at all, just not my bag

Want One by Rufus Wainwright
Mar 07 2025

Again high hopes for this one but was so incredibly bored by the end nearly gave it a one

...And Justice For All by Metallica
Mar 10 2025

I really tried to enjoy this but just couldn’t. Bloated songs into a bloated album that felt repetitive. Just not my cuppa

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
Mar 11 2025

Loved every bit of this. An improved Nico at the start, Dylan-esque in parts and reminded me of sugarman in others. Interesting throughout

Reggatta De Blanc by The Police
Mar 12 2025

Didn’t like the songs I knew on this album and like the ones I didn’t know even less

Mar 13 2025

Lord knows how many drugs were consumed in making this. Had its moments and could see them reaching for latter stuff but bit too left field to score higher

London Calling by The Clash
Mar 14 2025

Undoubtedly a classic but felt myself drifting during parts. High 3

Disintegration by The Cure
Mar 17 2025

Such a good listen, will be going back

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
Mar 18 2025

Second miles Davis we have had and equally as good

american dream by LCD Soundsystem
Mar 19 2025

This was a teetering on the edge of mediocre until the final 2 songs lasting >10 mins each offered absolutely nothing. No chance of a return to this one and baffling it’s on the list

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
Mar 20 2025

Lot o onions

Dummy by Portishead
Mar 24 2025

New one for me this and loved it

Low by David Bowie
Mar 25 2025

This for me is one of his weakest but it actually gets better as it goes on- the more ambient/eno it gets the more I enjoyed

Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper
Mar 26 2025

First listen of Alice Cooper and sort of expected more. It was fine but not exactly shocking. I love the dead to finish was bizarre

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Mar 27 2025

I can only assume this made the list because the poor producer died trying to save it. Reception music

Mar 28 2025

I enjoyed the majority of this in spite of its feature film length. God into spread into where are my panties gave me a real chuckle

Van Halen by Van Halen
Apr 01 2025

Decent guitar solos and cracking debut album. However found 1984 more interesting when we had that and this didn’t blow me away

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Apr 02 2025

Some hip hop heritage in this but just a bit too repetitive. Laid the ground work for a lot

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Apr 03 2025

This was a lot of fun, great tempo kept interesting. Girls wanna have fun and time after time are classics

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Apr 04 2025

Red alert and bingo bango are still cracking songs, wouldn’t rush back but a nice morning bop

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Apr 07 2025

Cracking album, packs a punch in it 35 mins. 3 massive songs and rest holds its own

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Apr 08 2025

Undoubtedly got couple of bangers but largely throughout found myself getting bored

Wild Wood by Paul Weller
Apr 09 2025

Absolutely loved this from start to finish

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
Apr 10 2025

I love a bit of VM and this starts really strong but it lost me near the end and slipped into a 3

Pump by Aerosmith
Apr 11 2025

About as dull as rock gets with Steve Tyler’s grating voice on top, not for me

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Apr 14 2025

I had never even heard of this let alone listened to it. Loved it. Lofi hip hop sound kept interesting throughout. Will be going back

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Apr 15 2025

This was dark, haunting and moving. Very cave. A lot for a Monday morning but absolutely loved it.

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Apr 16 2025

Unsure exactly why I needed to listen to this before I died but it was fine

American Pie by Don McLean
Apr 17 2025

This was guaranteed a three by how much American pie slaps but the rest was a bit of a damp squib

Da Capo by Love
Apr 18 2025

Not really my bag anyway but felt like this straddled a halfway house. Semi psychedelic whilst remaining bland, would’ve preferred if they’d pushed the psych further

Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
Apr 21 2025

Found this the weakest of the three len albums we’ve had but can see a lot of his later stuff in this

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Apr 22 2025

Much the same as the first muddy waters album, easy listen

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Apr 23 2025

Whenever I think of Floyd somehow forget this one. Got some classics- wall trilogy, comfortably numb, hey you. But actually think it shines in the quieter moments- goodbye blue sky, empty spaces, in the flesh. Great one to stick on at end of day

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
Apr 24 2025

I like public enemy and this was enjoyable. Feel would’ve liked more if it was 20 mins shorter

Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues
Apr 25 2025

This is why I love this list. Guitar blues album from a Mali band fleeing civil war and it was actually pretty decent. Language barrier probably stopped it scoring higher but was vibrant and enjoyable listen

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Apr 28 2025

Gotta love Joni, such a voice

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Apr 29 2025

Wanna be startin somethin is such a good song and then this just doesn’t stop. Outrageously good run of songs

The Undertones by The Undertones
Apr 30 2025

I enjoyed most of this but became very repetitive. Multiple less good versions of teenage kicks became slightly tiresome

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
May 01 2025

Got through 2/3rds of this and counting as a lesson. There’s some genuinely decent stuff in this but unfortunately it’s sandwiched between monotony and shite

Disraeli Gears by Cream
May 02 2025

So unbelievably 60s. Really enjoyed it on a sunny day. That sunshine of love riff is a beaut.

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
May 06 2025

This was very early 2000s but just so not my cup of tea. All worse versions of fire starter and not even a massive fan of that

Technique by New Order
May 07 2025

This was an average listen, enjoyed run and a couple of others. Just constantly felt I could be listening to better bands in the same genre

The Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan
May 08 2025

This was really dull, didn’t really have anything going on

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
May 09 2025

Cracking voice and enough variability to remain interesting. Love and affection standout

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
May 12 2025

This was a lovely listen, could’ve gone again when it was finished

All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot
May 16 2025

Sort of reassuring that there’s people out there who love this. Something for everyone. Angry music by angry people for angry people

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder
May 19 2025

Easy listen, higher ground is a banger

Station To Station by David Bowie
May 20 2025

Considering he doesn’t remember recording this what an album. Golden years the highlight

Brothers by The Black Keys
May 21 2025

Really enjoyable, will go back

Slayed? by Slade
May 22 2025

Repetitive songs with repetitive lyrics. Stick to the Xmas songs lads

Playing With Fire by Spacemen 3
May 23 2025

I just found this irritating and felt like it was trying to irritate me

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
May 26 2025

Absolutely loved this, listened on Sunday morning and was perfect. Take five will likely be the only jazz song I recognise in this list

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
May 27 2025

This definitely fell into the category of why do I need to listen to this before I die

Snivilisation by Orbital
May 28 2025

Can’t believe this is our second orbital album. This avoided a one by a couple of songs being fine (kein trink wasser). But a lot of it was just horrendous noise

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
May 29 2025

Sap city bitch. Poor mans John Denver

The Score by Fugees
May 30 2025

Ready or not and killing me are 5 star songs, rest of the album really holds up. Seminal and hard to believe nearly 30 years old, would hold up today

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Jun 02 2025

Not sure I’ve ever listened to a LZ album through but really enjoyable. Started hot and tailed off a bit

White Light / White Heat by The Velvet Underground
Jun 04 2025

Shows flashes of what’s to come but some of this is a tough listen (the gift). Salvaged by sister ray

Giant Steps by The Boo Radleys
Jun 05 2025

This was probably the best of the show gaze run we’ve had. More energetic, easier listen but saying that doubtful I’d go back. Snuck a 3

Document by R.E.M.
Jun 06 2025

Has its moments but for the most part is background music

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jun 09 2025

Loved this, made me feel good. Great ogs and covers, close to a 5

Jun 10 2025

I was really looking forward to this and it does undoubtedly has some iconic songs. But it just didn’t hold up as well as I thought it would. Dragged in places and feel there’s much better from same period. Sorry Slim

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
Jun 11 2025

Initially listened whilst running which was a dreadful choice, enjoying much better on a relisten so have split the difference. One to return to- could go either way

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Jun 12 2025

I loved this. Stripped back, melancholic. Listened to it twice and will be going back

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Jun 13 2025

Wasn’t very beach boys. Dull as dishwater, went back for a slight re listen and don’t know if I’m missing something. Just didn’t hit

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Jun 16 2025

Bat out of hell is such a good song and rest of the album holds up

Harvest by Neil Young
Jun 17 2025

I really tried to love this more but it just didn’t hit me as much as I wanted. Found large parts dull and dragged. Couple of highlights in there but certainly not envious of glasto goers

Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention
Jun 18 2025

Who knows where the time goes was lovely but other than that was pretty dull, was ready for it to be done

Made In Japan by Deep Purple
Jun 19 2025

Machine head but it’s liveeee

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads
Jun 20 2025

Love a bit of talking heads and psycho killer is a banger but a lot of this merged into one big ol mediocre song

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Jun 23 2025

Love this album- really enjoy the blues element. Gimme shelter and YCAGWYW up there as my fav stones songs

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
Jun 24 2025

Sure this was influential. But just was so bored throughout

Devil Without A Cause by Kid Rock
Jun 25 2025

This album is absolutely dreadful. Starts bizarrely, no variety and lyrics are terrible. But it made me laugh so much I couldn’t give it a 1, had entertainment value despite being awful

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Jun 27 2025

Snuck a 3. Decent voice, enjoyed how stripped back it was but really quite boring

Graceland by Paul Simon
Jun 30 2025

Diamonds on the sole of her shoes into Al is a delight. Hearts and bones being before this is wild, zero to hero

Jul 02 2025

Ace of spades is a classic. Cracking riffs but a bit repetitive of a genre I’m not that bothered about

Jul 03 2025

Actually liked the other songs but the 17 minute whopper was too much. A lot going on without direction and couldn’t get behind it

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
Jul 07 2025

Finally some Brucey. 2nd fav album. Badlands is hell of a start and the triple to finish is glorious

Birth Of The Cool by Miles Davis
Jul 08 2025

Every Miles Davis album we’ve had has been superb and this continued it

Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
Jul 09 2025

Enjoyed large parts of this but cant see myself ever returning

Ananda Shankar by Ananda Shankar
Jul 10 2025

This is why I love this generator/list. Would never have listened to this in a million years. Listening to light my fire on the sittar was lovely

Sound Affects by The Jam
Jul 11 2025

This was a lot of fun, nearly hit the 5

Metallica by Metallica
Jul 14 2025

This was what I was expecting from all the Metallica we’ve had. Starts with enter the sandman which obviously slaps but then continues at such a high level. Less thrashing for the sake of thrashing

Jul 15 2025

This was one of first albums I ever bought. First 5 or 6 it doesn’t really miss a beat. Does eek out a bit at the end but still a nostalgic 5

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie
Jul 16 2025

This really surprised me. Tracy’s flaw, lately and secretly the standouts. Just snuck a 4

Forever Changes by Love
Jul 17 2025

About as bang on an average 3 as it comes. Late 60s fodder

Life Thru A Lens by Robbie Williams
Jul 18 2025

Cracking album- angels and let me entertain you highlights but holds its own throughout, very enjoyable

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jul 21 2025

I was going to give this a 3 halfway through but I was so bored by the end I couldn’t justify it

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield
Jul 22 2025

This has got some bangers on it, quite long and repetitive but still enjoyed

Bubble And Scrape by Sebadoh
Jul 23 2025

Enjoyed parts of this but very odd to be on this list

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Jul 24 2025

May have ozzy tinted glasses on but this was a great listen. Self titled into wizard was great and finished strong. Very listenable lengthy songs

Bert Jansch by Bert Jansch
Jul 25 2025

This really surprised me, stripped back and dark. Needle of death a highlight

Marquee Moon by Television
Jul 29 2025

Irritating voice, lyrics. Long, boring songs

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Jul 30 2025

This was a lot of fun. Bedrock of early hip hop. Gets off to a great start. Bit of always sunny beat with genius of love. The message is a classic. Would be a cert 5 if not for a couple of mishits (full synth Scorpio)

Fragile by Yes
Jul 31 2025

Enjoyed this more than close to the edge but still not massively up my street. Easy enough listen

D by White Denim
Aug 01 2025
Dirt by Alice In Chains
Aug 04 2025

This really irritated me

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix
Aug 05 2025

This always seemed to threaten to get going but never did. Castles made of sand a highlight

Sunshine Superman by Donovan
Aug 06 2025

Peaked where it started, unlikely to go back

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Aug 08 2025

Slight preference for good kid but this is about as good as it gets. Wesley’s theory cracking start and king kunta up there as my fav Kendrick. Holds its own throughout

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Aug 11 2025

Feel weaker of their bigger albums. Morrissey already starting to become grating. Enough on it for a 3

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Aug 12 2025

First 4 on this are pretty perfect. Soft spot for battle for evermore. Such a recognisable cover too

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Aug 13 2025

Just doesn’t miss. The stranger I always find haunting at the start. Scenes is such a good mid album mix up. Vienna probably my favourite Joel. Then you still have absolute classics littered throughout. Finishes on an upbeat too and stuck me in a cracking mood

Mask by Bauhaus
Aug 14 2025

Ominous bass behind dreadful spoken lyrics

Real Life by Magazine
Aug 15 2025

A lot of post punk in this list and it’s just not my bag

Sea Change by Beck
Aug 18 2025

Lost cause is a cracker and I do like this album but it’s a lot of the same. Perfect for a certain mood but a 3 nonetheless

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Aug 19 2025

This was a cracking listen throughout even before the last 2 absolute classics

Dog Man Star by Suede
Aug 21 2025

Really enjoyed this album. We are the pigs and the wild ones highlights. Definitely guna return

Songs Of Love And Hate by Leonard Cohen
Aug 22 2025

I really like Leonard but this wasn’t the easiest listen, probably wouldn’t return

Stardust by Willie Nelson
Aug 25 2025

I like a bit of Willie and this was a pleasant stripped back listen but feel like it never really got going. Stunning unchained melody though

Aug 26 2025

Lovely listen this. Blown and don’t think twice are peak Dylan. Soft spot for a hard rain too. Tails off slightly but cracking listen

Aug 27 2025

Never actually listened to this one and have only really delved into enos older stuff. Enjoyable enough but found myself drifting in parts. Finished on a high with the final 2

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Aug 28 2025

About as middle of the road as it comes

New York Dolls by New York Dolls
Aug 29 2025

Enjoyable glam but feel there’s better around it

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
Sep 01 2025

Snuck a 4. Really like war on drugs and this was a decent, chilled listen

The Band by The Band
Sep 02 2025

Who’d have thought the band by the band would be so generic and forgetful. I instantly forgot this after listening

Lost Souls by Doves
Sep 03 2025

Expected more from this after the bio.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Sep 05 2025

God I love tom petty so much, what a loss. Loved this one. American girl is top tier

Live! by Fela Kuti
Sep 08 2025

Love this list for this stuff, great listen

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys
Sep 09 2025

Like the beastie boys but sounded exactly what it was- a bunch of demos. Actually found the boulabaisse extras more interesting

Trans Europe Express by Kraftwerk
Sep 10 2025

Never properly listened to kraftwerk before as didn’t think it would be my bag. Strangely enough loved this, would go back

Sep 11 2025

This was very average but I’m a sucker for a bit of country

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
Sep 12 2025

Dusty got a cracking voice but preacher man scraped this a 3. Very forgettable otherwise

Abbey Road by Beatles
Sep 15 2025

Incredibly had this on for first time in forever the day before we got it. Still listened to it again. Top tier

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Sep 16 2025

Decent voice but this was dullll

Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu
Sep 17 2025

Almost unlistenable. Wild that people enjoy this

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
Sep 18 2025

I thought this was guna a long, tough listen but I absolutely loved it. Incredible find, cracking jazz

Be by Common
Sep 19 2025

Excellent listen, can tell Kanye all over this and actually when he wasn’t a complete bread bin

Ten by Pearl Jam
Sep 22 2025

Good listen this, nearly snuck a 4

Sep 23 2025

39, best friend made this even prior to bohemian rhapsody. Lost it self a bit mid album but a cracker

Groovin' by The Young Rascals
Sep 24 2025
Zombie by Fela Kuti
Sep 25 2025

Never heard of the bloke now 2 albums in 2 weeks

Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
Sep 26 2025

Not one I’d return to but quite made me want to watch the movie

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Sep 30 2025

Not listened to Jurassic 5 in a longtime and tbh could only remember concrete schoolyard. This was a lot of fun, will be going back

Fever Ray by Fever Ray
Oct 01 2025

Scandi noir vibes, liked the darkness. Got a little bit tiresome especially with the crying babies at the end. When you’ve got one at home you don’t want one in the AirPods

All Directions by The Temptations
Oct 06 2025

Decent enough but expected more

Achtung Baby by U2
Oct 07 2025

Cracking Monday listen, probably first full u2 album I’ve listened to start to finish. One is such a great song but littered with interesting songs throughout

B-52's by The B-52's
Oct 08 2025

This just feels like they were trying to be interesting but it just comes out so boring. Rock lobster made me chuckle due to family guy then it went on for 7 mins. Not for me

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Oct 09 2025

This is up there as best album we’ve had. The first disc is almost perfect. Second was such a cathartic listen throughout the afternoon

The Stooges by The Stooges
Oct 10 2025

Preferred this at its darker moments. We will fall was my highlight and wish it had continued more like that

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
Oct 13 2025

Enjoyed this but expected more, found myself losing interest. Finishes on a high

Raw Power by The Stooges
Oct 14 2025

Found this similar to their debut, dropped in some bangers but lost interest in parts. Finished strong

Maxinquaye by Tricky
Oct 15 2025

Half listened to this and probably warrants a relisten

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Oct 20 2025

Was excited for this one and it was just too much/heavy for me. Hurt is a great song but it’s all about the Johnny cash version

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Oct 21 2025

Easy listening but expected more.

The Only Ones by The Only Ones
Oct 23 2025

Good listen- another girl is a banger. Bit too repetitive to score higher

Central Reservation by Beth Orton
Oct 24 2025

This caught me at the right time- good voice and enjoyed parts. It was just too long and dour

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Oct 27 2025

Not much that hasn’t been said, near perfect album

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan
Oct 28 2025

God I love Bob Dylan. It’s all so similar, so much harmonica but I could listen to him all day

Nevermind by Nirvana
Nov 03 2025

Lovely reminiscing to this. Thinking I was cool listening to this as a nipper. First half is absolute top tier. I do feel it drops off in second and for that I’ve dropped it to a 4

Nov 04 2025

One of my favourite albums of all time. All the American recordings are incredible but this tops them all. Majority of the covers better than the originals. Hurt and man who comes around are up there as top Cash. Stripped back it’s so emotive, probably best pre imminent death recording I can think of

All Mod Cons by The Jam
Nov 05 2025

English rose is a cracker and this must’ve inspired a lot but found myself drifting

Nov 06 2025

Enjoyed this more than I expected. Preferred its less heavy parts

Pictures At An Exhibition by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Nov 07 2025

Loved this. Interesting throughout, great classical twist and difficult believe it was live

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Nov 10 2025

Excellent listen, could be a 5 on relisten

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Nov 11 2025

Never really got on with this, but can appreciate how seminal it was

Hot Shots II by The Beta Band
Nov 12 2025

Threatened to get going but never did

Justified by Justin Timberlake
Nov 13 2025

Hard not to give this a 4, first half rammed full of bangers. Tails off second half

Spiderland by Slint
Nov 14 2025

Utter garbage, finished by 12 mins of garbage

Imagine by John Lennon
Nov 17 2025

Peaks at start but not the strongest album. Drifts throughout and never really caught me. Expected more

Time (The Revelator) by Gillian Welch
Nov 19 2025

Loved revelator thought this was going to really surprise me then it was just bland from then on

New Forms by Roni Size
Nov 21 2025

I gave this a good go but life really is too short. Never got it and never will

Garbage by Garbage
Nov 24 2025

Started hopeful with this one but then trailed off, struggled to finish

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
Nov 25 2025

This made me happy in the morning

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Nov 27 2025

Decent beat probs wouldn’t go back

Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart
Nov 28 2025

Lotta Rod this but found it generally enjoyable. Hobo song a highlight

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Dec 02 2025

This isn’t the worst post punk stuff we’ve had but still not snuck a 3

Broken English by Marianne Faithfull
Dec 03 2025

That laryngitis voice was a nice listen. Tailed off towards the end

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett
Dec 04 2025

Enjoyed large parts of this but threatened to get going and never did. Album of B sides

LP1 by FKA twigs
Dec 05 2025

Not really my bag but easy enough listen and kept me interested

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Dec 09 2025

Cracking listen start to finish

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Dec 10 2025

Will return to this, incredible to work To

The Specials by The Specials
Dec 11 2025

Peaked at the start with englands greatest anthem. Not bad just had its time this

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
Dec 15 2025

In the end such a banger. Enjoyable throughout. Bit heavy in parts but snuck a 4

The Next Day by David Bowie
Dec 16 2025

Not listened to this start to finish before. Understated and stripped back

Quiet Life by Japan
Dec 18 2025

This intrigued me throughout. Enjoyed the ambience of it

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Dec 19 2025

Belting album start to finish. Bitter sweet, sonnet and drugs are as about as good as this era gets

The Yes Album by Yes
Dec 22 2025

This was my favourite of the yes albums. Bit less chaotic and settled into it

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Dec 24 2025

This started so well, just bored me by the end

Apocalypse Dudes by Turbonegro
Dec 25 2025

Just really didn’t need to listen to this one before I died. Boring more than anything

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Dec 26 2025

Love a bit of Dylan at Christmas. Rolling stone top Dylan but rest was a nice listen

On The Beach by Neil Young
Dec 29 2025

Much preferred this to harvest. Started really strong with walk on and fizzled somewhat but enjoyable throughout

Suede by Suede
Jan 01 2026
Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Jan 08 2026

Not sure I needed to listen to this and would’ve enjoyed more in not sub zero temperature on a miserable morning. But snuck a 3

A Northern Soul by The Verve
Jan 09 2026

Obvs not as good as there first but a banger nonetheless

Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder
Jan 12 2026

This is cracking throughout. Varied- goes from toe tapping to introspective. Bangers on disc one but takes off second disc

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic
Jan 15 2026

One nation was such a cracker expects big things. Was a bit average

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
Jan 20 2026

This really didn’t sit well with me. Garbage

Tapestry by Carole King
Jan 26 2026

Listens to this twice over the weekend, stunning

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
Jan 27 2026

Better and more interesting than purple rain but still not really my bag. Lengthy, boring

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
Feb 12 2026

Another Simpsons joke with way more depth than I appreciated

En-Tact by The Shamen
Feb 20 2026
Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
Feb 23 2026

She’s got a great voice but this was so Dull

Kenya by Machito
Feb 25 2026
Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Feb 26 2026
Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club
Feb 27 2026

Sunny classic genius couldn’t save this

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Mar 02 2026

God imagine being there. Such a good live

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Mar 06 2026
Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Mar 11 2026
Dub Housing by Pere Ubu
Mar 18 2026

Came close to a 1

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Mar 26 2026
Blood And Chocolate by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Apr 08 2026

I want you saved this from a 2

Third by Soft Machine
Apr 20 2026
Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson
Apr 22 2026

Nick cave the highlight with sweetest embrace but even he couldn’t save this

Skylarking by XTC
Apr 23 2026

Enjoyed this, can see how it inspired britpop. Needed to do more for 4

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth
Apr 24 2026

Loved this and definitely worth a relisten, fontaines-esque

Truth by Jeff Beck
Apr 27 2026

This took me a while but loved it by end. From ol man river loved the variability

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Apr 30 2026

Enjoyed how eclectic this was, decent war pigs cover

Shaft by Isaac Hayes
May 01 2026

Only knew title track but this was quality throughout. Good background

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
May 14 2026

Big beats and high emotion

Tellin’ Stories by The Charlatans
May 18 2026

Expected more from this. Was easy enough listening but ready for it to finish

Bummed by Happy Mondays
May 21 2026
Vulnicura by Björk
May 22 2026

Thought I’d enjoy this and boy was I wrong, just felt like it was deliberately alternative for no other reason than being edgy

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
May 26 2026

Weird talking song but this hit otherwise

Opus Dei by Laibach
May 28 2026

The cover of this was beaut, shame the music didn’t match

Face to Face by The Kinks
Jun 02 2026

Sunny afternoon obviously the highlight but lots in this

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
Jun 08 2026

Loved this. Way over yonder the highlight. Will be going back

NEU! 75 by Neu!
Jun 11 2026

Read the bio and thought I’d hate this but it was chilled and enjoyable. First taste of krautrock

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters
Jun 19 2026

Great throwback with some bangers

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
Jun 24 2026

Always love elvis but a lot of this was generic elvis

Sail Away by Randy Newman
Jun 29 2026

Loved this, close to a 5

Yeezus by Kanye West
Jul 02 2026

This is littered with psychosis but the man knows how to write a quality album. Bound 2 such a banger

Behaviour by Pet Shop Boys
Jul 03 2026

So 80s, so dull

Ragged Glory by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Jul 06 2026

I always wish I like Neil young more than I do but find his albums a bit of a chore

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Jul 08 2026
GI by Germs
Jul 10 2026
Django Django by Django Django
Jul 16 2026

Didn’t know what to expect but loved this one. Will go back to it

The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jul 22 2026

This is probably my favourite cave. Sombre, intense. Starts so strong

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators
Jul 23 2026

Best of the punk I’ve heard in a long time on this list

S&M by Metallica
Jul 24 2026

I find Metallica so hit or miss but this was impressive live. Felt like a lot of filler with some crackers in there

Pearl by Janis Joplin
Jul 28 2026
Scum by Napalm Death
Aug 03 2026
Ys by Joanna Newsom
Aug 04 2026

Loved the sound of this from the bio, but just absolute whittling

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
Aug 06 2026

Loved the last couple of Bush albums but this just didn’t land. Felt flat and without the intensity of the others. The dreaming was exception but not enough to save it

Paris 1919 by John Cale
Aug 07 2026

This was pretty average but fancy a relisten. Really enjoyed title song

Smokers Delight by Nightmares On Wax
Aug 11 2026

Definitely worth a relisten

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