Strong 3 to a light 4.
Really enjoyed the riffage. Could see the influence in lots of bands who came after. Not great production some songs better than others. Singer had highs and lows. Liked the slower songs but also the solos. Raised from a 3 to a strong 3 by March of the crabs. Would listen again. Extra half point for eddy the cute skelington!
Kinda like bob Dylan the music and the lyrics are cool but sometimes the guys voice annoys me. And I can’t stop picturing that bald guy singing the songs. Man on the moon is a cool song, I really liked that movie. Never listened to much rem but didn’t mind this and would probably listen again. Solid 3
An absolute SCC (stone cold classic)! Always loved Credence but never listened to this album. This is basically a greatest hits compilation because every song is so good, even those less known ones. Lodi, Green River, Bad Moon Rising obvious stand outs. Takes you straight to that Louisiana bayou! Even Franks little feet were tapping along. 5 out of 5
Interesting as a snap shot of early 2000s history. Give me Dookie any day though. The guys voice annoys me and I found the sound of the album as a whole gave me a headache. The simple power cords over and over became so boring.
This is what this is all about! What a gem. Loved this album and it’s something I would have never listened to before this. So funky! Great singing, great playing. There was a weird crying part that threw Frankie and I off!
Really enjoyed this one and it was so close to a 5. Great singing, great arrangements. Nice to put on after dinner.
I get it, I see the appeal, I like it even. But I think I still prefer plugged nirvana.
One pill makes you horny!!! I really enjoyed this album. The duel male and female vocals. Light and dark songs. Good, chill, groovy vibes.
Big Bob Marley fan but this is not my favourite album of his. Liked it more on second listen though. Never heard this version of No Woman No Cry before.
Really enjoyed this one! Could potentially be a 5 after more listens. Great mood and rhythms.
As a Beetlemaniac I find it interesting to see/hear George’s side of the story, post break-up. He was underrated in my opinion. I always liked his songs during his time in the fab 4 and think he deserved more credit. I enjoyed the horns and the slide guitar. Excellent!
The more I listened to this the more I liked it. The more I thought it sounded very modern for an album made in 1968, like it could have been made today and people would still have been into it. I think it’s on this list because of Mrs. Robinson but there are lots of other great songs on here. You can see how Paul Simon would go on to write such catchy songs in the future.
It’s like butter, it’s like butter, baby.
Solid album, still prefer Good Kid, Maad City.
One of the first albums I ever bought. I must have listened to it a thousand times. An all time favourite.
2004 Bill would give this album 5 stars and you know what… 2024 Bill is going to give it 5 stars!
Really enjoyed this. The groove is infectious.
Couple of good jams but it felt too repetitive. Maybe if I was on the dance floor of Studio 54 I’d be more into it.
This is a 5 star album. So many classics. Such a vibe!
You either love him or you hate him and I love him!
Didn’t love this one. Have never been a fan of the pixies. Just don’t have time to really dig into it.
It's a cosmic mix of the action of The '80s combined with the exploitation films of The '70s, but with modern touches. It's hyperviolence, but it knows what it is. It's a bit Tarantino, definitely a bit Michael Mann. It's sort of a cosmic gumbo. It almost moves to the beat of jazz.
I like the attitude but all the songs sound the same.
Surprised how much I liked this one. Cool beats and a fun vibe.
Bluesy, Rootsy Stones. Enjoyed this one but not enough to give it a 5
“Wish you were her”…how many of these is he going to send?
I actually got into this one. It reminded me of being a teenager again. Not because I listened to this then but because it was kind of angsty and amateurish.
I understand how this album helped to start a whole cultural revolution. It was would have been so powerful and cool and fun in its time.
Jess said this has been her favourite so far. Fun to dance to!
A fantastic white stripes era
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Pretty cool actually. Nice rhythms would put it on again.
This is one of the greatest rock albums of the 21 century. It actually goes incredibly hard. I remember Jenny Nixon burnt a copy of this for me in Year 11 on one of those cds that looked like a vinyl record. I listened to it so many times in my Sony disc man I wore it out. I went to see them play later that year in Sydney at the Livid festival and it was peak Stripes. Mute bowler hat wearing roadies and all. Meg even sang Cold Night and I think they played Seven Nation Army twice! What a memorable concert.
I’ve always wanted to dig a little deeper into these kookie Brits’ back catalog. They could be one of the most under rated bands in history!
I told Jess this was a modern interpretation of Pictures at the Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky and she was interested to listen. After 5 minutes she was getting noticeable agitated and asked me to turn it off. I don’t understand why they chose to put in the live version? I got into it mostly although there were some annoying parts.
Such a weird little freak boy but made some great music!
Really enjoyed this. So much going on! Loved the beach boys vibe but a whole new twist on it. Sounded like cocaine.
This is the best live album of all time.
I’ve never really gotten into Hendrix. I always liked the vibe but I feel he never really wrote one proper song.
Teenage kicks is one of the best songs of the 20th century the rest of the album was pretty meh.
This one just hit the spot!
Undeniably catchy songs. Like block party but without the intensity. Ruined by the guys mumbly and girls breathy vocals.
I didn’t like this Doors album as much as the last one.
Tooooooooooooo long! Buuuuuut this is my favourite era of jazz and I would happily put this on in the background while I’m preparing fondu.
This one was pretty cheugy but I actually didn’t hate it.
Absolutely loved this one. Never heard of them before and it was a real revelation. Can see that so many bands were influenced by them!
Really got into this album. Always liked super grass but only knew their hits. Loved this period of Brit pop
Another one that I’ve never heard of yet know all the songs! A real classic.
Actually really enjoyed this. Got some avalanches, panda bear and bull ant vibes.
This had nothing for me. I don’t think it knew what it was.
I always liked Beck growing up. I was into his earlier stuff but my old house mate, Tommy introduced me to this album. I’ve loved it ever since. It has such a unique feeling to it. Pity about the Scientology stuff.
Not my favourite velvet underground album!
This started as a two then became a 3 then after another listen a 4 and finally I’m going with a 5. Fuck it.
I forgot how much I loved this album. It was in heavy rotation in 2009/10. So different yet so familiar. The melancholy, soaring harmonies. The base drum and percussion. The harp, piano and acoustic guitar. The music rising and falling.
The bass lines were too goofy and the guys voice grated on me. Too affected. But it’s undeniable that the songs are catchy
There were more bangers than just mr bright side!
Didn’t mind this one at all. Very poetic. Didn’t even have hallelujah on it.
Not really my jam but I did like the MF Doom sample in the first song.
This was fine. A nice Christmas album. I’ll put it on this year in December.
Listened to this one in the bath. Fun but it went on a bit.
With a title like Maggot Brain I thought this would be dumb but wow this was fantastic. Huge influences on fantastic bands. Would be great live.
This is one of the greatest rap albums of all time. One of my favourites. So many good songs on here. A master rhymer and the beats go hard too.
I liked this but not as much as bookends. Cecilia is a classic. Bridge over troubled water a bit overrated. The pan flute is one of the most annoying instruments ever made.
Fuck this dumb album. I’ve tried to listen to it so many times. No matter how hard I try I can never get into it.
Look this was fine but if I was on my deathbed and you rushed into the room and told me I had to listen to this album before I died. And if somehow, either by medical science or perhaps even by the help of a mysterious higher power, I was able to stave off the icy hand of death just long enough to listen to “Rip it up” by Orange Juice I’d be so disappointed that I would welcome whatever was waiting for me on the other side.
This was alright. A couple of the songs dragged a bit. Some of the melodies reminded me of father John misty. I can see some shades of Jeff in there too. Ultimately a bit too folky for me.
I liked this a lot. I remember thinking that scoobie snacks song was cool way back in the day. They used to play it on mtv all the time. The guys used the money they made from the album to buy a struggling sanitation company which is pretty gangster actually.
I was about to give this a 4 but I’m in a good mood and this one just hit the spot. 5 stars
For some reason I thought I didn’t like Duran Duran but I actually really enjoyed this. It was dark and sexy and cool.
This was cool. I listened to it while washing the dishes and found myself grooving along to it. I thought it was going to be darker but it was light and playful. I had heard lots of these songs before and they were all stored somewhere in my subconscious. Is it one of the greatest 1000 albums of all time though? Not sure
Jesus, that cover of American pie!
Oi, wat u lookin’ at mate? Dis album iz a bloody classic an if u don’t agree I’ll punch ya in ur fookin mouf!
This is one of those albums people love to say they love. I never got into it and listening to it I can see why. Wyclef is a nob and Loren Hill is over rated. The skits aren’t funny.
This is one of my favourite albums of all time. The harmonies are on par if not better than the beach boys or the Beatles. I had heard the songs since I was a kid but on a whim bought this album on cd in London when I was a young man. I have been listening to it on and off for 20 years.
This is the prototype for a lot of psychedelic music. Great songs but that electric jug grated on my after awhile.
I liked this. Country gets a bad name. This is such a party record!
I actually really loved this. Jazzy and funky and cool.
Forgot how great this album is. Used to love that song pin!
Too long, it just sounds like the blues scale up and down over and over again.
No a fan. There’s too much pixies content on here!
Some real classics here. The others were a bit underwhelming. Big zep influences.
This was my girlfriend at college’s favourite album. Maybe if I had of listened to it, it might have helped improve our relationship.
Kanye before he went crazy. But you can still see the crazy even back then… that self indulgent 12 minute last song. I only got into Kanye after dark twisted fantasy. I’d never listened to this album but I’d hear so many of the songs before. There are so many features on here too! I can appreciate it but I don’t think I’ll be going back for more listens.
I thought I was going to like this more. And I did like some parts. But I felt like it was just stream of consciousness noodling with no real structure to it. And that annoyed me after awhile
This was a real surprise. Really loved it. What a mood. Very modern for the early 90s. Went out and bought this
I am always looking for this sound. Where did it originate? I will keep looking further back. A full, complete album.
A groovy album that I didn’t mind. Guys voice took a bit of getting used to.
This one really grew on me. Bonus points for the office closing song
A big album. Lots of singles. I like the concept. A bit over the top and a little bit soulless though.
Gotta say this was a weird choice.
This is an easy 5. Even at 17 I knew this was a 5
Look I’m going to give this a five. The songs are great but it almost dropped down to a four because of the dumb skits between songs.
This was cool but didn’t really move me.
Fantastic album before he got weird
I’m not giving this a one because I actually enjoyed a couple of songs. Especially the best goes on. Big nostalgia too!
Loved this. The only music like this I had listened to was Tinarawen and I am a huge fan of them. I liked the inclusion of Ry Cooder and that actually helped to bridge the gap to blues which I was always looking for with Tinarawen.
I was unsure about this but damn I never should have doubted the king! What a show!!
This was fine as background music but not really for me.
I liked some of the jammy songs but damn that David Byrne what a bozo. He ruined most of the songs with dumb voice. And what about those stupid suits with shoulder pads… give me a break.
This one actually kind of annoyed me. I found all the embellishments on the singing tedious. The synth got tiresome and the lyrics were mostly pretty lame. Three quarters of the way through most of the songs I was looking to see how much time was left. Sorry, Stevie. (I was in a pretty bad mood when I listened to this one. Feeling better now and can appreciate it but it’s still not my favourite. Bonus points for gangsters paradise and wild Wild West)
Absolute classic. Gone too soon
This is my favourite Bob Dylan album
Fantastic album. Takes me back to Floyd on food!
Ah, guys, you made a mistake, this one actually belongs in the 1001 most boring albums of all time list.
I always thought Bono was a bozo but I think that was because I only knew U2 during the “one, two, three, catorce” era. This album was surprisingly awesome and I get why U2 were so popular.
This one was pretty unremarkable but I didn’t mind the vibe.
Conflicted on this one. A cool blend of styles and you can see the influence on later bands. Have always liked Mike Patton’s weirdness. The funky slap base was annoying though and a couple of the songs have not aged that well.
Oh, no wonder I don’t remember this from 2003!
I wasn’t into this when it first came out and I’m still not really into it.
This was weirder and cooler than I thought it was going to be.
Me: Hi, this is not what I paid for.
My Travel Agent: Sorry, this is all I have on file for you.
Weird and crazy but I like this more than I thought. Still love classic Bowie more
Not their best but there is so much here. One has to wonder if they could have just reconciled their differences and collaborate this could have been a truly classic album.
Still can’t my head around Jimi. I keep waiting for a chorus and even the semblance of a proper song but they never come. This made more sense than his earlier stuff.
Meh not for me at this moment of my life. Too grungy and angsty, I can see the appeal though and would have been a big album when it came out.
Yeah sick one. Hadn’t heard of this before. Some good krout rock with great psychedelic vocals.
This was a bit repetitive but still pretty rocking
I liked this more than I thought. But it doesn’t really explain how Willie Nelson is a household name.
Not my favourite Paul Simon. But like a friendly uncle he’s always there with a smile.
Bit stumped on this one. Always thought Radiohead were a huge wank and and I'm still getting that vibe listening to this album. But I can still appreciate some of the songs here.
This is an easy 5 for me. A classic album that I have loved for a long time. I have always been a big Sir Paul fan. Ram is my favorite of his post-Beatles solo stuff but this is a close second. Very fun, some African influence. Band on the Run and Jet are stand outs to me.
I don’t find Jarvis Cocker particularly charming or funny.
A huge 5 for me. Even though I came to this late it has become a real favourite since.
I was into this. Good song writing and interesting lyrics. Power in the unions!
I’ve listened to this album probably a million times!
I genuinely wanted to give this a real go. I’ve never listened to a Taylor Swift song let alone a whole album. I found it to be pretty boring and at time it actually sounded like it was made by AI. To be honest it was nice to have on in the background while playing with playdoh.
Prefer the self titled album but this was still good.
I remember this interview I listened to once, about a guy who’s big claim to fame was that he once lent a cd to Moby that had all the original old African American slave songs that he samples on it. He was angry that he didn’t get more credit.
