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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
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5 | 3.42 | +1.58 |
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Aja
Steely Dan
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5 | 3.46 | +1.54 |
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The Modern Dance
Pere Ubu
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4 | 2.48 | +1.52 |
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Trafalgar
Bee Gees
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4 | 2.63 | +1.37 |
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Chore of Enchantment
Giant Sand
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4 | 2.64 | +1.36 |
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Violator
Depeche Mode
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5 | 3.7 | +1.3 |
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Yeezus
Kanye West
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4 | 2.77 | +1.23 |
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Disintegration
The Cure
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5 | 3.85 | +1.15 |
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BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
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4 | 2.85 | +1.15 |
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Rip It Up
Orange Juice
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4 | 2.9 | +1.1 |
You Love Less Than Most
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The Cars
The Cars
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1 | 3.67 | -2.67 |
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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
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1 | 3.51 | -2.51 |
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The Specials
The Specials
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1 | 3.3 | -2.3 |
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Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
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1 | 3.29 | -2.29 |
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
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1 | 3.28 | -2.28 |
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#1 Record
Big Star
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1 | 3.26 | -2.26 |
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New York Dolls
New York Dolls
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1 | 3.12 | -2.12 |
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Immigrés
Youssou N'Dour
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1 | 3.08 | -2.08 |
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Ambient 1/Music For Airports
Brian Eno
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1 | 3.08 | -2.08 |
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Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter
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1 | 3.05 | -2.05 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Steely Dan | 3 | 4.33 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| The Mothers Of Invention | 2 | 1.5 |
| Big Star | 2 | 1.5 |
| Brian Eno | 3 | 2 |
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| Pixies | 1, 4 |
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ABBA
2/5
I rated arrival *only a 3* thinking it missed slower more emotionally deep songs besides Fernando which was my fav
Turned out I was wrong , abbas synyhpop melancholy album just missed the mark with me
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The Cure
5/5
No one sets a mood , specially an introspective layered and somber mood quite like the cure. Perfectly ragged , polished but raw in the right ways , where other albums get stuck in top of ur mind . Robert smiths disintegration sneaks in the back .
Never rushed , it dazzles you slowly by setting a mood and then being beautiful in pieces and being intriguing all the same .
a classic, it’s hard to stop listening to it
1 likes
Joni Mitchell
3/5
a very intresting mix, nice deep lyrics, love the mesh of the different elements... i expect this to age well, specially the uniqueness of the jazz pop sound which im excited to try in diff contexts. a very strong 3.
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Wild Beasts
3/5
I wasn’t expecting to enjoy an indie rock album this throughly but the two vocal dancers make this album very enjoyable .
Hooting and howling , got the taste on our tongue are great catchy tracks , it’s an enjoyable listen end to end as well. The instruments don’t dazzle , a solid 3
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Beatles
5/5
Typically I like to save my 5s for albums that are conceptual , sound spacey and flow great. Revolver is not quite excelling in any of these categories although it flows well and embodies core 60s rock as well as any.
It maybe close to a compilation than a convention 5 album for me but it’s hard to deny it when every single song is an add for me. Whether it’s the sole experimental track , tomorrow never knows or the ever catch taxman or the psycheldic yellow submarine, the revolver never misses . In its own very Beatles way, the revolver is excellence
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Moby
3/5
Nice diverse casual listen , can totally sss myself bumping this on. Work day … but also nothing too crazy to my new age ear
Soundgarden
4/5
Solid solid metal rock work , def rocked with it
Prince
4/5
A lot of adds here a lot of good singles few misses
The Temptations
3/5
A nice old sound but the album doesn’t have much to offer in 2024 and it’s not to me at least clear how it différents from other temptation work I’ve heard
Tears For Fears
3/5
Strong 3 light 4
Def a good listen, some memorable tracks no fillers and a solid sound .. shout is great track
Bob Dylan
4/5
The 115th dream maybe one of my fav Dylan songs , the song writing is specialist throughout and the highs are good and consistent … even songs like on the road again which I didn’t necessity keep are a great listen Maggie’s farm , Mr tambourine man etc etc it’s gems
The Pogues
2/5
The highs are mid , overall it’s mediocre but an interesting sound …. Worth a skim
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
Solid novel soudcscape , some good listen , not any lows very solid
Depeche Mode
5/5
It’s albums like this that make the whole provess sensible … perfect near skipless blend of electronic and rock .. timeless sound and blue dress ism my fav find this journey so far … MY FIRST 5!
Deerhunter
1/5
just not a fan, the lo-fi was really hard to get into specially after listening to violator... a decent listen but was hard to get into it , right afte the first 5, we have the first 1 !
Mylo
3/5
Clean polished and a solid listen, only one track really stands out — drop the pressure . The sound is generally enjoyable just doesn’t offer standout in the 2024 climate it helped build
Joan Armatrading
3/5
Very good listten , the guitar is great in parts , lyricism is good and vocals are very good .. just below amazing it’s a sharp 3
Dire Straits
4/5
The guitar work is amazing , the vocals are very good … classic consistent quality but just a bit lower on the wow factor , a solid 4/5
Public Enemy
2/5
A pioneering and classic rap album , sounds dated on maybe the other side of raps peak. still, chuck D grabs your attention and the production is interesting. Not a fan of Flav, his solo track is a hard skip
A few listens got me used to the sound and made it enjoyable but i don’t see a lot of replay value here , not in 2024 … i bet if it was 88 though id have this on repeat
Joan Baez
2/5
The vocals are outstanding , the instrumental is very simplistic and doesn’t add much .
The album itself sounds kind of dated and the story telling doesn’t resonate like some of the oldies to me . It’s a strong listen but with little replay value for me
Deep Purple
4/5
The second album in my heavy metal journey and good one at that , the org and electric guitar interplay stands out, the vocals are solid
Can’t wait to run to this, just short of that rare perfect tier , a solid 4
Travis
2/5
on the softer side of rock, travis doesn't offer anything too intriguing. The vocals are good specially notable in songs like as you are, its catchy in parts but i dont see too much replayable value here.
Did't havee to slug through it though , a light 2/5
Wild Beasts
3/5
I wasn’t expecting to enjoy an indie rock album this throughly but the two vocal dancers make this album very enjoyable .
Hooting and howling , got the taste on our tongue are great catchy tracks , it’s an enjoyable listen end to end as well. The instruments don’t dazzle , a solid 3
3/5
A classic post punk rock album with classic tracks (w/wo you ) and still haven’t found , clean solid production and good vocals. The lyricism is solid and the drum is tight and consistent.
The sound seems predictable in 2024 and I don’t seem to get enough out of active listening to give it that 4 stamp
The Cars
1/5
Repetitive hooks, limited replay value, feels too simplistic after deeper listens.
Brian Eno
3/5
Clearly ahead of its time, a great work in creating an ambiance with instruments and exploring diffent moods …
Not aloe of replay value and seems like an album that might grow on me … me not being a huge fan of ambiance music and the sound being replicated so many times now makes it hard for me to put it higher than a 3 but the innovation and spacey vibe of the album makes it hard to go lower
A solid 3 with chance for long term appreciation
Dinosaur Jr.
1/5
I enjoyed the guitar at parts , the sound is rough but it grew on me … the guitar solos stand out here and there but overall its not an easy listen… I suspect I’ll appreciate having heard this in my music journey though
Eminem
4/5
Strong storytelling, great production, could have been shorter or included more features.
Youssou N'Dour
1/5
It’s a cool historic listen but doesnt offer much in 2024 , would be cool live , maybe by campfire ?
Peter Gabriel
3/5
A very good listen , high level production and quality . A couple of standard out tracks specially don’t give up is special. A strong 3
The Cure
3/5
Consistent quality ; love the piano work :) light vocals solid mood setting … lacking replay singles , strong 3
3/5
Very fun listen, clean polished and beautiful lyrics , right at great short of amazing a very solid 3
Bob Dylan
4/5
In this folk classic, Dylan who I always have a sore spot for puts out multiple classic tracks . Blowing in the wind , hard rain gonna fall are amongst my all time favs .. ..
However I have to admit the album had some slower spots and doesn’t offer much in its instrumentals ( as folk music rarely does ) …
Regardless the lyricism , and my fandom for Dylan and the classic status of half a dozen tracks here makes this a solid 4
Caetano Veloso
2/5
Solid soundscape specially for the time , fun listen but the language barrier limits my application .
Bob Dylan
4/5
My third Dylan already in less than 30 , have to admit the sound is getting repetitive …
with 4 adds in 9 and some classics like Rolling Stones , ballad of thin man and highway 61 this is yet another class Dylan wouldn’t wana miss
Ultimately I’m landing on where I did for the previous Dylan projects , a solid 4 .
Nice in parts. Very classic rock vibes and some nice parts . Don’t see a ton of replay values , it’s always nice to hear some melancholy rod Stewart though … a firm 2
A nice example of an album where I enjoy side B more than A
Joni Mitchell
3/5
a very intresting mix, nice deep lyrics, love the mesh of the different elements... i expect this to age well, specially the uniqueness of the jazz pop sound which im excited to try in diff contexts. a very strong 3.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Classic folk stuff , always enjoy the genre even if I get 5 this week , I think I prefer an older raspier cohen… a notch below Dylan and Joni Mitchell, a mid level 3 .
Calexico
3/5
apparently my taste has evolved as this indie rock album captured me pretty quick. They were times (opening few songs ) and the instrumentals around attack el robot which made me consider a high score here
Unfortunately the vocals are ultimately underwhelming and some of the songs in the middle sound repetitive and lost my for a bit.
I can see myself replaying this a few times but not ultimately a special one , landing at a 3
Buck Owens
2/5
A solid work in country, catchy tunes and a fun listen… did I enjoy it ? For sure … would I have been ok to die and not have heard it ? Ya probably . Historical impact aside , a solid 2
Led Zeppelin
4/5
An unbelievable debut album, LZ1’s drums guitar , the progressive rock and the beautiful guitar sound keeps you engaged the entire time
Closing in on a perfect album, LZ1 lacks slightly in polish and suffers from having only a few replayable single songs … a classic , LZ1 is a high level 4
Buzzcocks
2/5
A fun and solid punk rock album which outside of pulse beat track does not offer much ground breaking ,
Regardless a fun and interesting listen , excited to run or workout to this … idk if a punk rock could ever make it to a 4/5 for me though as this is fairly solid
Tortoise
2/5
Engaging in parts, intricate instrumentation, experimental but lacks consistent replay value; a sound that might resonate more with evolving taste over time.
Beatles
4/5
A lot of classic pop tracks I’m pretty familiar with. It doesn’t dazzle as an “album” as opposed to a collection of great songs and the insuttumental is not outstanding enough but the song writing and catchyness and classic factors don’t let it drop below a solid 4
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
A pioneering blend of funk, soul, and rock; featuring socially conscious lyrics and energetic production. Strong performance but lacks constant replay value for me.
Iron Maiden
3/5
Iron Maiden’s debut album is an energetic and enjoyable listen that showcases the band’s raw talent and sets the foundation for their future work. The guitar work and musicianship are solid, delivering aggressive riffs and dynamic drumming. However, it lacks that special factor or standout qualities that would elevate it to a higher rating for me. It’s a fun album but doesn’t leave a lasting impression compared to other classics in the genre.
Paul Revere & The Raiders
3/5
a fun time , a good listen. I def seem to have a soft spot for 60s rock/ pop rock. A lot of songs are catchy , not beatles catchy but a good time.
It doesn't stand out anywhere to warrant a 4 or above for me but I also did enjoy bopping my head and dancing around all morning to it too much to rank it lower.
KICKS JUST KEEP GETTING HARDER TO FIND
Johnny Cash
2/5
Fan of Johnny for sure but just couldn’t get into this album , got this mid trip in Miami so the mood wasn’t really appropriate but have it marked as a revisit when I’m back home probably in a dark room late at night
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
2/5
It’s def old school and a throwback but nothing really stands out for me , it’s a fun enough listen to keep it from being a 1 but lacks the depth I neee to put it into “good” 3 category
Willie Nelson
4/5
love the mood setting, the calm story telling, the beautiful background instrumentals .. the concept and lyricism in intriguing and makes me wana listen more intently.
I will revisit this for sure until i have feel like i have graspped the full story but its a very fun listen without it still
Stevie Wonder
4/5
First Stevie wonder! Living for the city 🔥
One of my fav and most respected artists out there … def a project I will revisit over and over
“Innervisions” by Stevie Wonder is an outstanding album that masterfully blends soul, funk, and R&B with innovative use of synthesizers and complex arrangements. Stevie’s expressive vocals and thought-provoking lyrics tackle significant social issues like racism, drug abuse, and urban struggles. Standout tracks like “Living for the City,” “Higher Ground,” and “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing” showcase his ability to craft songs that are both musically engaging and deeply meaningful. Overall, “Innervisions” offers a compelling and influential listening experience that highlights Stevie Wonder’s artistic genius and maturity.
ABBA
3/5
Super fun, very pop … tempted to rate this a 4 ( which would be my highest pop album ) but ultimately a pop rock as an album fails to impress me as much as other genres …
At the same time i see high replay single value here and a fun time with a record I can put on in many happy occasions and singles I will certainly return to if there were a couple of more Fernando 🔥🔥🔥tracks this would be a serious 4
The Vines
3/5
Enjoy this the more and more updated. This is one of those albums that is really a sentiment to my growing taste throughout this jourjey … Heavy metal and grunge are strongly growing on me
Home sick , country yard and the title track are strong rotation plays going forward as is the album … a very strong 3
4/5
It’s the sgt pepper lonely heard clubs band !
While Not my fav Beatle, this album is beautiful. She’s leaving home is brilliant , a day in life didn’t lick with me as much . Most other songs are really fun , def enjoyed the thestry ones the most out the rest .. I’m sure I’ll have a couple of 5 Beatles albums ( revolver) but this one is just a tad below
Metallica
4/5
Classic heavy metal work I had heard before , it has a very strong start but I’m not a a fan of the B side
Unforgiven and nothing else matters are some of my fav side and the upbeat tracks like sandman compliment it well
KISS
2/5
Not a fan , a couple of songs briefly grabbed my attention but this mix of punk pop rock is not for me
Steely Dan
4/5
Really enjoyed this , specially the first lesson was super fun … a lot off adds ,great guitar work and intriguing lyrics … enjoyed the jazz incorporation and clean polished sound , specially impressive for 1972… ultimately just short of a 5, as i felt the last couple of tracks were a letdown and the album sound as a whole lacks long term replay value ( but has great short term one) it’s a very strong 4
Tori Amos
2/5
It’s a fun album I like the sound and the vibe but it just didn’t rock with me today. I’ll revisit it down the road see if it plays differently …
Silent all these years is def a stand out and I like hearing some jazz vibes always , getting this after steely dan hurt its value
Pixies
1/5
Just couldn’t get into it , indie rock has been changing my opinion of it throughout this journey but this one just didn’t move the needle for me , heard it a few times moving on
Goldfrapp
3/5
Very moody and clean produced, beautiful singing … happiness is nice but most singles don’t stand out but I can def see a use and enjoyment out of album replay
Kanye West
4/5
my first album on this journey that I actually heard when it dropped!
hile yeezus was controversial, i was always a fan of the mood and the dynamic productions. Not my favourite kanye album i cant deny the impact this has had on my listening patterns and how many of this songs dominate my workout and other playlists .. the nina simone sample is specially beautiful
Sufjan Stevens
2/5
Couldn’t quite get into it , will have it down for re- listens down the road … like the moody calm jazzy vibes for sure , see it as something I could def work too or pop into a vinyl on a winter afternoon
Marvin Gaye
3/5
A lot of good songs I can appreciate , for some reason I can’t quite get through this as an album without zoning out however the vibe and sound is highly enjoyable .
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
A nice work of early hip hop with multiple notable tracks ( it’s tricky ) and an Aerosmith feature … it’s not something I’d play back too often but it’s a fun enough listen and the raw energy is enjoyable
John Lennon
3/5
The title track is a classic and there’s some nice other singles here but it falls short of the quality of his group works and the experimental tracks sound too rough in most places for my liking
Amy Winehouse
3/5
A handful of classic tracks here for me , love the signing for most parts and subject matter … instrumental lack of depth keeps it just below a 4 for me but a very good listen and strong 3
B.B. King
2/5
Some fun parts , no track stands out nothing that makes me wana replay but it was diff and viby enough to merit a low 2
Buena Vista Social Club
2/5
Fun vibes and a good listen nothing I’ll play back too often but something to throw on a late evening
Radiohead
4/5
Super polished and fun listen , some of the track feelings can get repetitive over time but it’s def an album I see with s lot of replay value.
There are few but enough skips for me to stop this from being a 5 in conjunction with the repetitive feeling at times it’s a low to mid 4/5
The Sonics
2/5
Nothing stands out here, it’s not a hard listen but not one I expect to visit often
Crosby, Stills & Nash
3/5
its very polished and a nice sooth sound. It doesn't have that wow factor and doesn't resonate with me enough emotionally to grant it a 4 but glad to have heard it. I think a lot of album is spent waiting for an upbeat catchy moment which never quite comes , but enjoyable non the less
Todd Rundgren
3/5
Fun experimental album , not a lot of replay value for me but I can appreciate some of the experiments
Various Artists
2/5
Fun themed album and good to have in the library to put on on a Christmas but nothing special musically
Elvis Costello
3/5
My first Costello ! I can see a lot of the talent here and it’s certainly polished and well produced with good vocals and instrumental work .
It doesn’t have the consistency or z factor for me to give it a 4 but it’s a very solid work and enjoyable listen
Beatles
5/5
Typically I like to save my 5s for albums that are conceptual , sound spacey and flow great. Revolver is not quite excelling in any of these categories although it flows well and embodies core 60s rock as well as any.
It maybe close to a compilation than a convention 5 album for me but it’s hard to deny it when every single song is an add for me. Whether it’s the sole experimental track , tomorrow never knows or the ever catch taxman or the psycheldic yellow submarine, the revolver never misses . In its own very Beatles way, the revolver is excellence
Miles Davis
3/5
I’m not usually one to put on a jazz album but something very soothing and soulful about this def kept me engaged .
I’m not sure where it will fall within my rotation but def glad to have heard it
Kings of Leon
2/5
Despite being exactly the type of album I’m looking for on this journey with it being a popular rock artist which I haven’t heard before the Kings of Leon Shaked heartbreak fail to impress me in any substantial way
While the album is a fun lesson, it is neither technically impressive or catchy enough or experimental enough to grant a higher score than a 2 for me
The Doors
4/5
Blues psychedelic rock mixed with folksy vibes , and successful experimental work .. just the type of album that hits the right spots for me…
Haven’t heard much of the doors before but they lived up to the hype
Grateful Dead
3/5
Nice mellow and polished folky rock , i don’t see a ton of replay value for me as the album doesn’t differentiate itself from its time but a good listen and could make for some fun late night mellow listening
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
This album def grew on me in multiple listens , it’s post punk but melodic and at times orchestral
It’s just below amazing for me in all of these categories to justify a 4 but def a worthwhile listen and maybe just unique enough to not be lost in all the 70-80s rocks albums
Rod Stewart
3/5
Every picture tells a story drags a little at times , but I enjoy rod Stewart raspy voice and specially the melancholy pieces
It’s not quite at the level of led zepplin in its instrumental but it’s compact and fun . Rods voice doesn’t work as well in the more lively instrumentals like I know I’m losing you and the rock progression is not up to bar with the best , keeping this a notch below the top tier for me
David Bowie
3/5
Def a fun listen and very smooth in the background, this album didn’t quick impress me enough while I appreciate the technical skills and lyricism
It maybe getting seemingly a dozen early 70s rocks album in a row but the level of enjoyment wasn’t higher than a 3 for me
50 Cent
3/5
A lot of classic singles I’m familiar with and had in rotation for years . The production is layered and polished , 50s bars don’t blow your mind but keep a nice Flow and fit in seamlessly with the production for the most part
The subject matter is stagnant and the album flow is ok . It’s lacking that wow factor as an album for me to put it in the upper echelon but a high and solid 3
The White Stripes
3/5
Wasn’t a fan of garage rock or its early revival , but I found white strips pretty fun to listen to … multiple songs stood out in the first side ; I wonder if this is a gateway for me to listen to more of the genre
R.E.M.
2/5
Was excited to hear this as I’m a fan of their later out of time and automatic for the people albums . Unfortunately this album didn’t really click with me and i added just a song or two … a low 2
ABBA
2/5
I rated arrival *only a 3* thinking it missed slower more emotionally deep songs besides Fernando which was my fav
Turned out I was wrong , abbas synyhpop melancholy album just missed the mark with me
Screaming Trees
3/5
Def not a genre I’m super familiar with but screaming trees seems to be great st capturing the essence of grunge
The moody lyrics raw instrumentals fill a soundscape . The vocals are ok imo and the instrumentals don’t dazzle
Sade
4/5
Big fan of Sade and super familiar wit this album , not my fav Sade but no one does smooth quite like Sade … soulful and poppy and beautiful … a stable in my rotation
R.E.M.
3/5
Enjoyed this more than their other album, still don’t love the sound but it did grew on me enough to give it a few extra listens
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Emotionally connecting attention seeking voice . A worthwhile listen but it does get repetitive and feels draggy at times
Simon & Garfunkel
2/5
A very mellow enjoyable listen and sound
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Ahead of its time , it’s funky catchy in parts and an easy listen in all the good ways . I think this would have been one of my fav albums if I was listening in 1969. 55 years or so later it holds up, it’s experimental in all the right ways , the instrumentals are fun and interesting and it holds up on replays
Genesis
2/5
I like Peter Gabriel and Collins and some genesis and tried to get into this project . Unfortunately , even after a couple of listens it just didn’t click for me . It strikes me as something that may grow on me overtime if I keep revisiting but as for today, it’s hard to say I liked it
Fairport Convention
3/5
British folk rock super warm and upbeat love the medleys and the voice is beautiful
The Cure
5/5
No one sets a mood , specially an introspective layered and somber mood quite like the cure. Perfectly ragged , polished but raw in the right ways , where other albums get stuck in top of ur mind . Robert smiths disintegration sneaks in the back .
Never rushed , it dazzles you slowly by setting a mood and then being beautiful in pieces and being intriguing all the same .
a classic, it’s hard to stop listening to it
Frank Ocean
4/5
A very unique mesh , kinda a modern day price
Pyramids bad religion are very beautiful , I don’t quite connect with the A side as well but love the closing half … never these a very strong debut album with great vocals and unique and interesting mesh of sounds
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
3/5
The album is melancholy perfection . Manages to make its own space is a pretty crowded folky dark music vibes by going darker than most
The Mothers Of Invention
1/5
Well here officially does my fav run of about 7 great albums going back to the bayou …
I get that this album is supposed to be satirical but I guess most jokes are lost on me in the bad music.. there’s really only small parts of this I find listenable , although the ugly song was funny
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Initially disappointed grew to enjoy it throughout the day … it doesn’t have the spike hard non stop energy of I but it’s beautiful in its progressions , the guitar is forever amazing … the folky mellow tracks are a weaker spot imo but it is distinctly and in all the good ways , led zeppelin
The Beta Band
3/5
Very polished for an indie , beautiful samples but doesn’t blow your mind. I can def see myself coding to this
Aphex Twin
2/5
its an ok listen, def ambient. Maybe for the time it was revolutionary and forward thinking but in 2025 this sound like stuff we may confuse with AI generated music.
its supposedly moody and it does set a mood but the layering is just not that impressive and it doesnt have the nostalgic soul samples or rock samples some other works do. I feel i would have been perfectly ok not having heard this before i die
It is a nice change of pace form the barrage of new 70s rock which I’ve gotten recently
Jazmine Sullivan
3/5
This album did certainly get some extra eyes on it due to it having been released during the peak of the me too movement by a female artist dealing with female issues , however it is genuinely good and at times thought provoking music. The comparison to Lauren hill at overblown as neither the rapping or signing is up to par but a fun listen in any case
I am enjoying this hiatus from classic rock with the past few albums as well , nice to get some diversity
Stan Getz
4/5
The fusion works for me , it’s smooth ambient and often beautiful . It’s different than most of the albums on here which makes it stand out and it doesn’t quite have the highs that some of my top rated albums do but it works … I can have this on and get through a hour of coding feeling peaceful
Television
3/5
post punk is not my fav genre but its one where i can appreciate the art, this is apparent here as the guitar solos and the talent comes through .. the vocals are not my fav and the album not dynamic enough for me. The art rock component i did enjoy as my ears are warming up more and more to the experimental sides but it wasnt GREAT enough for me to justify the top tier
The Kinks
2/5
Number 100!!!!!!!
The kinks , while fun in bits and catchy at times , suffer from a lack of substance and instrumental creativity over the span of an album .
Enjoyed a couple of tracks but overall uninspired
Stevie Wonder
3/5
I like and certainly enjoy Stevie wonder , he has some great classics specially in songs in key of life.
Over the course of an album , I found it underwhelming . Superstition and sunshine of my life are great , Tuesday heartbreak and blame is on the sun are intriguing in their own ways but it’s missing that wow factor for me.
I imagine watching Stevie live must be one of the most memorable performances
2/5
My run of albums I can’t get enough is well behind me as this is another in the stream I couldn’t really get into
I tried to enjoy this, I’m a fan of progressive rock for sure but close to the edge missed the mark for me .
I did like it in parts, it is ambients. I think it’s worth a listen but probably not many more for me
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
Costello is talented that comes through in most his work … this one was really hard for me to get into initially
I liked brutal youth more than this , but I think Elvis Costello music kinda grows on you now for the second album in a row .. a strong 2 but a 2 for me
David Bowie
4/5
i hadn't heard any "glammour rock" before so this was a beautiful surprise. the only other bowie i've had is station to station which i did like but was kinda underwhemled by. This, made sense.
The vocals are beautiful, i love a good piano and this is a great one --- the way lady grinning soul starts , its experimental its different its psychedelic and progressive
Stan Getz
3/5
Another Getz in the span of a week! I wish i got this one a little later so i had enough time to sit with Getz/Gilberto which i loved
its mellow techincal and beautiful. Its exactly the type of album id love to put on while i do my work, read or have dinner. The saxophone is great, the lack of standout vocal tracks relative to the other work is however notable.
I think if i get this album with some gap , its closer to a 4 but for today its a strong 3
Beck
2/5
It’s not bad but it’s not great in any aspect. Its not that I don’t like folk music or slow singer songwriters but my ranking of Joan baez john cash (this one I come to regret ) albums as 2 was the same criticism here
It’s way too monotone for 52 minutes without being distinctly great in any aspect
I think beck is also a tier below Joan baez and johnny cash and Leonard cohen for me so vocally but the guitar is beautiful in just enough places
To avoid a 1 here
The Gun Club
2/5
well its def weird to hear a white guy say the N word
i like the blues and the influence here is fun, i dont think the punk mesh if my fav, im not a punk fan for the most part. If youre gonna fuse blues with rock i think i prefer the led zep 1 type of fusions , heavier rock
the heroin song is catchy and hearing this was intresting just for how unique a fusion it is , just not for me
Blur
3/5
Blue is a fun listen it’s catchy at parts melodic and has some fun instrumentals
I’m not big on pop albums but I think I prefer Brit pops and this sounds to me like a sensible evolution from the age of Beatles .
enjoyed it
Stephen Stills
3/5
This is certainly ambitious . Stills album spans 4 different genres ( sorta it’s got similarities across them as well) maintaining a level of quality in each
I think my fav is the wilderness but I did enjoy the entire thing . I would have given it a higher score if some of the blending happened in indivisible songs rather than over the course of an album and or the transitions stoodout more. A solid 3
Incredible Bongo Band
2/5
i am def growing more fond of instrumental albums throuout this journey, i gave gatz some strong 4s and 3s just last week , ive enjoyed jazz albums and have highly rated a lot of progressiv erock
bongo rock is the bedrock of a lot of hiphop - my fav genre and i can appericiate that .. as a whole however, and as a standalone album it doesnt do enough for me
Willie Nelson
2/5
I infamously gave Johnny cash a 2 for the man comes around , an album that I ended up playing a ton and is easily under valued . ( I did get it Johnny a club day at Miami )
Stardust has similarities , it’s a cover album , the instrumentals are underspokn . I have generally stuck with a 2 for this beautiful but monotone albums and I don’t think I’ll regret this one
Little Richard
4/5
I try not to let any one song dramatically change my impression of the album but Tutti fruity on Ruiuuudytutty fruity O WAMNA WAMNADAMAMA or something like that
It’s fun and classic , seriously how is this 1959 and sound this good ?! It does get kinda repetitive over the course of the 40 mins or so
The Black Crowes
3/5
Black crowes Magnus opus doesn’t separate itself from the other hundreds of rocks on here in anyway but it is polished energetic and hard well well done and to my taste …
Slade
3/5
I enjoyed the instrumental work a lot here but the lyrics get reparative . It’s still a strong 3 for me as as I seem to have a soft spot for glamour rock
Also What exactly is glamor rock
Herbie Hancock
2/5
I have enjoyed jazz more recently … and this is nice enough .. it didn’t really keep my attention and I think I prefer smoother stuff or some fusions for now , glad to have heard it though
Brian Eno
1/5
I’ll keep this in mind for when I buy an airport
Cypress Hill
2/5
I tried to get into this and it was fun in parts but over the course of the day the repetetivness of the songs dragged for me
Stereolab
3/5
this was ok . didn't dazzle me in any way but i did enjoy having it on while i do some work.
Pretenders
3/5
synth and punk together , makes sense for 1980… def an interesting mesh enjoyed the vocals as well.
Merle Haggard
2/5
smooth soothing and beautiful , its a fun listen that is enjoyable but doesnt stand out in any unique way
Sarah Vaughan
3/5
Ok I think I like jazz … specially when there vocals as beautiful as Sarah … I also found the live aspect of it to be enriching it does make me feel like I’m there at times and the transitions are beautiful
Janis Joplin
4/5
Psychedelic blues with some fun writing and beautiful signing …. Enjoyed this a lot …
the instrumental work is really fun it shines though in the buried alive , Mercedes Benz is one of the most unique standout songs ( I wonder how that would be received today ) and me and bobby mcgee brings them together perfectly
I seem to have a soft spot for early 70s rock
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
My third Costello album and a new sound yet again. I know there’s a lot of complaints on this about the number of Costello albums but the three I’ve heard have been distinctly different and the same goes for this one
As is fit for a late 70s album it’s got a subtle but growing synth influence , Elvis does sound younger here and just a little less raspy. I did enjoy the band work here even if I didn’t find the vocals a great fit
Alice Cooper
3/5
Who would have thought when I started this one of my highest genres would be glamour rock ?! Was every album in 1973 glamour ?
Ok anyways , this was fun , very theatrical but I liked that I do like this album but is it good ?
Queens of the Stone Age
1/5
it’s bland and forgettable , where it tired to be more experimental it doesn’t hit for me
Iron Maiden
3/5
Iron maiden with nice vocals , yap sign me up …. hard metal continued to grow on me . The transitions are well done and the vibe is clear … F THE SYSSSTEM
Ice Cube
2/5
legendary, solid rapping album , thats very monotone . I appreciate what it did and a track here and there from ice cube is always fun but for an album , it doesnt keep my attention
3/5
Ah so that’s who inspired Eminem … Metal meets hip hop? I really enjoyed my first nu metal … why didn’t anyone tell me about this ?
The Doors
3/5
I enjoy the doors and blues/rock is up my alley. This however, while being fun didn't strike the same chords doors usually for me (loved la woman) or most high calibre rock blues album. It was fun though
Michael Kiwanuka
4/5
KIWANUKA self titled is soulful moody and beautiful . A few of these songs are headed for my R&B playlist
I had heard love and hate before and think I still like it better but I’m sure there some familiarity bias there and I think this will age well
Morrissey
4/5
I really enjoyed this, it has a very post punk moody just enough synth and the right tone of melancholy. I imagine this will age very well
Cat Stevens
3/5
beautiful ,gets a little repetitive which keeps it from the top tier for me not super mundane to give it a lower score
4/5
Nice stadium rock with great synth mix and good vocals . Drags in the middle but the start and end shine
Tom Waits
2/5
This was … unique .
Genesis
3/5
I wanted to love this , I think I like it and that’s ok too
U2
2/5
U2 just fails to capture my attention, maybe its how classic their sound has become after all these years and how many immitators there have been but i find few songs that make me intrigued
Talking Heads
2/5
This didn’t click with me much , faded into back ground although psycho killer is a classic
Dolly Parton
2/5
Mellow and beautiful but nothing that really stood out and captured my attention here .
David Crosby
3/5
It’s r and b meets folk with some guitar … fun stuff I enjoyed it
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
2/5
Gets. Little repetitive but it’s interesting and unique
Prince
4/5
Although this Prince of the Curtain doesn't quite have that special five-factor for me, it is ahead of its time, unique, and outstanding as most Prince projects are. The blend of synth, funk, pop, and Prince's singing makes him a standout singer-songwriter, clearly ahead of his time. I thoroughly enjoyed this and there's quite a few tracks I will come back to.
Nick Drake
2/5
it blends in with the very similar singer songwriters doing melo melancholy music here. its a fine listen, but nothing that holds my interest or warants relistens for me
Sugar
2/5
pop punk grunge feeling with some melodic elements. Not bad and different in some aspects but ultimately blends in too much for my taste with other albums of its genre and doesnt have enough single standouts to get to a 3
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Velvet and nicos album does a great job of carving out a unique space midst the era of classic rock. It’s soothing and consistent and still experimental. I don’t think the experimental parts and some of the routines click for me but I’m glad to have revisited this as part of this journey
Badly Drawn Boy
3/5
Another indie project I really like , that’s def been a new development form me in this project as well
Hour of bewilderbeast is experimental and messy but it works , it comes together and creates a coherent and beautiful atmosphere
3/5
Classic stadium rock, doesn’t blow me but I can totally hear how crazy something like morning glory would be live
John Cale
4/5
A very polished historical reference having record, I think i like this more than the velvet work.
The historical references alone make this a 4 but the music is beautifully soothing too
John Coltrane
4/5
Grew on me a ton second listen,
Psalm is so beautiful
CHVRCHES
2/5
This one was tough to rate. While I recognize its importance as a precursor to the synth-pop and EDM wave I’ve become familiar with, it now sounds so close to the current landscape that it doesn’t stand out. Tracks like Under the Tide sound like something straight from an Illenium set. Well-produced and polished, but lacking that wow factor or freshness in 2025.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
You need cooling baby I’m Not fooooling
Hawkwind
1/5
Its so long —- pending when I have 2 hours to go through it
Love
4/5
This was beautiful and mellow. Not necessary as active a listen as a lot of other 4s here. psychedelic folk-rock that really clicked with me. The layered guitars and prominent string sections, especially on tracks like A House Is Not a Motel, create a rich, hypnotic atmosphere.
Sepultura
2/5
Heavy metal has grown on me but going through 60 mins of it is still too much to ask . I did enjoy the fusion here, although I think I was hoping for more Brazilian and less nu metal … I will work my way through this and have a few songs for my workouts now though
The Go-Go's
2/5
It was beautiful in parts but repetitive.
Enjoyed the post punk/ new synth vibes but not a project I see myself visiting often down the future road.
The Band
3/5
The bands album is not revolutionary but it’s compact , sounds good and has a few diff interesting instrumental beats. I enjoyed it ok
The Smiths
3/5
Glad to have heard this, it’s cool hearing morrisey with rich band instrumentation behind him. I do feel like he made the right move going solo here , it’s kinda odd hearing him be poppy although it’s not bad it’s just , could be great
I’m curious to checkout more of smith / morrisey albums in this or on my own , looks like he has quite a coming into your own story
Rod Stewart
2/5
I’ve enjoyed both the faces and solo rod Stewart album I’ve had already . This one , while fun didn’t really carve out any space with me and melded more into back ground music . I think I like rods raspier cuts and this didn’t have enough
Tito Puente
3/5
Brazilian music has def grown on me and I found myself going back to this throughout the day … it’s certainly groovy and engaging , the type of music that comes in my head when I think salsa done at a very high quality
Syd Barrett
2/5
I actually had no idea the legendary pink Floyd founder had a solo album after leaving . I wanted to like it , and I did it in parts , it’s intimate emotional but it doesn’t hit the mark much for me musically. Still a fascinating listen considering the context
Depeche Mode
4/5
Depeche Mode continues to hit the right synthpop notes for me. Music for the Masses is front-loaded with strong, melodic tracks—“Strangelove,” “Sacred,” and “Behind the Wheel” all stood out. Side A is nearly flawless for my taste. Side B loses me here and there, but I still appreciate the atmosphere and mood it carries throughout. “Pimpf” was an intriguing closer. Overall, a light 4 and another win in my growing Depeche Mode rotation.
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Grew to enjoy this in some replays , it’s a unique enough sound and the electric works hands out
Steve Winwood
2/5
I liked a few songs here , a good listen generally but gets repetitive and does not carve a unique space in my head
AC/DC
3/5
I enjoy the clear musicman ship in most heavy metal records and AC/DC delivers. The vocals are fun and the build ups deliver .
Pere Ubu
4/5
this grew on me a lot, its experimental and can take some getting used to but it did enjoy it over time... its def something im gonna have to revisit to "get" but i think ive seen enough quality
Aretha Franklin
3/5
Chain chain chain …. Ain’t no way , a natural woman some great songs in here . Solid 4
Tina Turner
4/5
This was really fun, there’s a lot of female singer song writers on the list , getting aretha and Tina back to band is great , love the rb
The b side was my fav, private dancer , hadn’t heard that let’s stay together cover and help stood out
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
Wow — an indie rock album I really like, didn’t think I’d see the day. To be fair, this is much more polished than most indie out there. Soft Shock and Runaway were the early standouts for me. The mix of synth energy, Karen O’s emotional vocals, and the bold glam edge gave this a ton of replay value. This felt cohesive and dynamic start to finish. A pleasant surprise.
Orange Juice
4/5
Ok this is really fun. Took me a few days to form an opinion but it’s funky upbeat and has a lot of nice fusions
Jeff Beck
4/5
A proto-genre album in one of if not my fav genres … really enjoyed the middle parts , there’s def a lot of bits I like here and rod Stewart seems to be perfectly cast here , the guitar is just the way i like
The Specials
1/5
This didn’t really hit the spot with me , it’s alright would have been ok dying before I heard it
U2
3/5
I appreciate u2 changing up so much form the Joshua tree , I liked the atmosphere and a lot of differ parts here with edge and bono
It does drag a bit both in album length and song … it’s a solid 3 for me
The Hives
2/5
This was ok , not really my type of game but some fun hype
Baaba Maal
2/5
That was fun, def a unique sound and some fun moments … not a genre I replay too often
Beatles
3/5
Tough one to rate , there’s a lot of good songs up front and the album is a fun listen. However it’s long and it feels like it , specially around the second half it made it hard for me to get trough .
The A side makes it hard for me to rate any lower but I also can’t pretend I enjoyed the ALBUM
Billy Joel
3/5
A step ahead of most singer song writer works here with its diversity of genres and instrumental creativity . Billy has a very inviting voice to top it .
Very good, not enough experimentation for me to put it in that top tier
Steely Dan
5/5
Learn to work the saxophone 🎷
I had some initial resistance as this is so different from buy a thrill , then work i associated with them and loved.
Deacon of blues caught me on first listen and then album grew on me by Josie . I knew second listen was gonna be fun and it was .
Ok this really grew on me , I love the fusion the jazz the guitar the vocals .. feels like the type of album I can listen to in a lot of settings … a classic
The Allman Brothers Band
2/5
Fun jam session listen , probably nothing I go back to much and it didn’t blow me out of water but didn’t mind having it on
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
2/5
Liked the two closing tracks but not much else stands out for me here
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
Fleetwood Mac operates in the soft rock space I really enjoy . The album had a lukewarm start for me but won me over by end of side B . Enjoyed this
R.E.M.
2/5
REM once again fades into the background for me , nothing bothersome but nothing interesting , the beat in shaking through was fun but otherwise writing this off as early synth pop I didn’t vibe with
4/5
A very fun fusion for me, I’ve been warming up more and more to jazz funk and have always loved soul…
The world is a ghetto is a near perfect jam session , type of album I can have running all day , get something new each time and bop the groovy parts , sing alone the hooks and mimick the jazz
The Dandy Warhols
2/5
this grew on me more than i anticipated from a stoner rock vibe. I think I like the psychodelic stuff here but the dragging on nature of it gets to me. A decent listen
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
This was fun enjoyed the funk and a few banges Freddie dead , pusha man … it’s a bit below that top tier for me in terms of consistency but a fun time
Fleet Foxes
3/5
Fleet fox doesn’t dazzle often but is constantly well executed and beautiful … white winter is a great track
The Crusaders
4/5
The jazz run continues , I enjoyed this a ton
The title track is beautiful and my lady follows great. Def heading to the jazz folk work day playlist
Elvis Presley
3/5
This has a lot of the elements that have made an albums a 2 for me before but the instrumental is just intriguing enough and Elvis soothing in a unique way tobump it up
Judas Priest
3/5
been a while since I got a heavy metal album , a cool switch up from the recent run
It’s very well done , a few classics tracks and clearly ahead of its time . Enjoyed it
Supergrass
3/5
Not a genre I’ve been too fond of but this one kindda clicked better for me , I can totally see myself in a arena bopping head and screaming along
Giant Sand
4/5
This was def interesting, chores of enhancments is one of those albus that carves a unique sound and space for me. Giant sand seems to be able to seamlessly transition between genres and flows giving a sense of music mastery. The album flows well too. I don't see myself revisting this too often but something about it , probably its uniqueness) makes me very glad to have heard it
The Kinks
2/5
a collection of pop songs that don’t do much for me .. there’s just enough here for me to avoid a 1 but not much more
Oasis
2/5
I tried , I want to like this but if i ever was into pop rock ( which I usually am not) this wasnt gonna move the needle for me
Drive-By Truckers
2/5
I tried to like this and enjoy the story. the narrative click much for me and the instrumentation faded into the background
The Killers
3/5
The synth rock play is fun and it’s done in a nice smooth minimalist way by the killers . Really enjoyed it
Unfortunately side B is a bit of a let down and stops this album from being top tier for me but def turns me into an intrigued killers fan
Minor Threat
2/5
It’s short aggressive and punches hard . I hear it’s historically important , it def is punk
Yes
2/5
I'm supposed to like progresive rock and i still think i do but yes really dosent do much for me yet again. The tracks fade into background and dont ever grasp my attention. I played this multiple times hoping it hits, na da
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
I liked this, more so than bookends. It def flirts with a 4 for me as the lyrics are thought provoking, music is mellow and the instruments are intricate at times. Overall, it lacks slightly on consistency for me but i can see the mood and vibe i may want to get back to later
The Beau Brummels
1/5
I would have been perfectly fine having never heard this , the music is boilerplate for the time and it’s mediocre at best .
Supertramp
3/5
I enjoy supertramp, breakfast in america has bee in my playlist for some time. Crime of the century is not quite as catchy but it has very similar strength, beautiful piano, philosophical lyrics and nice progressions . It lacks enough catchy and top tier songs for me to rate it in top albums but very enjoyable
Aerosmith
3/5
biked to this, that was fun . Its catchy here and there and like the upbeat energy.
Haircut 100
3/5
nice funk, drags on a bit but enjoyed for the most part
Rahul Dev Burman
2/5
well this was interesting, didnt expect quite an album like this but it grabbed my attention in a few parts. glad to have played it
Orbital
1/5
didn’t do much for me
Eminem
4/5
Big rap fan and the story telling and image painting here is really good. I do find most jokes funny , although I don’t agree with their sentiments , the skits maybe go on a little too longer and there’s a couple of skips but it remains one of the better rap albums
Incubus
2/5
An interesting fusion , I think this is the type of album that only could have come out when t did .. it didn’t click for me, although drive was an add and the scratch off was a cool listen
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
2/5
I was wondering when my first Clapton would be and didn’t expect or know of this one
It’s an ok album , solid instrumental work .
George Harrison
3/5
a 2 hour mellow jamming album with many instrumental tracks and remixes of itself on side B … ok George let’s make it hard
It did take me couple of days to get through but ultimately it did grew on me, can’t deny there’s lots of good music here. Type of album I can play and just read or work for hours
Miles Davis
2/5
Didn’t quite connect with this one despite some recent jazz surges.. def doesn’t help that I got back to back 2 hour albums
Bebel Gilberto
2/5
It’s nice and mellow, and pretty accessible and a fine listen in my growing bass nova exposure
However It’s not one that impresses me and it’s lower on the Brazilian albums I see my self revisiting
Nick Drake
2/5
Nick Drake does a very folky bluey soft rock with largely nice intricate instrumental work. It’s not the type of mood I seek too often
Green Day
2/5
As someone who doesn’t like punk this is one of the better attempts at getting me interested . It’s catchy poppy at times but ultimately , it’s just not my thing
PJ Harvey
4/5
A well researched history album I hadn’t heard of done by an artist I really like and done very well…
that’s exactly the type of gem I joined this project looking to find . I can’t wait to play this when I learn more about ww1 and connect some dots
Musically, Harvey does not disappoint . Her voice has aged from her 2000 stories , she has darker aged tone. Daunting at times , alongside her beautiful poetry , Harvey sets a tone. The instrumentation is apt, gingles are well done and they handle the heavvier moments. It me the song writing where it ultimately excels
Bonnie Raitt
3/5
Not sure why there’s so many top negative comments here but I enjoyed it . I do like female singer song writers and this was a nice mesh
The Who
2/5
Live version of what is already pretty ragged rock largely missed the mark for me . I haven’t heard of them before so maybe if I had some familiar id feel different
Elvis Presley
2/5
Nice in spurts , lands similar to other folksy albums I’ve got
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
My soul funk expansion continues , it wasn’t a genre I’d listen to much before despite respect
Curtis does the usual great job of setting a funky jazzy tone , the lyrics didn’t grab me on first listens
Everything But The Girl
3/5
Ah my first trip hop… this was smooth and beautiful and relaxing … extra points for sorta reminding me of the genre I hadn’t listened to in quite a while
Eric Clapton
4/5
Liked quite a few tracks , the album held up great to replays. I had heard of Clapton before this and was looking forward and this didn’t disappoint
T. Rex
4/5
This is def a bop, enjoyed hearing this every time I played it , I think I just like glam rock … it’s groovy and fun
2Pac
3/5
This certainly increased my respect for 2pac and his lyricism and nesssging . Never that high on him before the lyricism here was for the most part outstanding .
Unfortunately the features on the album are underwhelming and there’s quite a few skip specially considering run time
Doves
3/5
Nice build art rock , enjoyed listening to it. Fades into the background for me as it lacks on novelty
The Beach Boys
3/5
Disappointing at first as it sounds like a lot of other Brit pop this list is full of , as the album progresses the songs become more layered while maintaining their accessibility
Lauryn Hill
4/5
Sitting at what seems like the juncture of soul / funk giving way to rap in hip hop , Lauren hill excels in both sides. Groovy flows that remind me of Curtis mayfield and Marvin Gaye, lyrical raps on par with anyone, fun ragge and tons of beautiful r/b integration.
Soft Cell
3/5
Made me dance early on , some fun lyrics … the emotional parts didn’t hit as much , didn’t like most of the lushness but enjoyed the melody
N.W.A.
3/5
A classic but dated original in gangster rap . Im pretty familiar with the history but actually hadn’t heard many songs on the album .
The rhymes are def dated but Dre’s production stands the test of time.
Kate Bush
3/5
Lush and dense , i tried to give this album a few tires as it sounds like something i can grow to appreciate , will reviver
John Grant
4/5
Like this a bunch, there’s something about the simple lyricism and serious material that drew me in as well as the mood
The White Stripes
4/5
The white stripes draw you in and keep you engaged , the lyrics are witty the instrument make playful and musicianship is on display
New York Dolls
1/5
Not much for me here
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Well that’s the third and final of their albums for me on this list . An artist I had some familiarity with but hadn’t delved into and have now heard a bunch from . Surprisingly this became an artist I bonded with my mother on so it may stay in my playlists for some time .
The album itself was beautiful , easily my fav of theirs and a true 5 contender . It’s peaceful soothing and still attention grabbing
Blondie
3/5
Nice rocking album with solid vocals , good balance of music and quite a few hits
Booker T. & The MG's
4/5
A beautiful instrumental ; i can totally hear its influence on genres I like , would love to hear someone sing on stranger on a shore or a number of these tracks
The Sabres Of Paradise
2/5
Well this is odd , but kinda interesting
UB40
3/5
Haven’t heard much / no ragge albums before so this was a cool find , liked the chill vibe
Parliament
3/5
Some og funk , sign me up
CHIC
3/5
Makes u dance but also gives some nice smooth instrumental … the vocals are kinda underwhelming but enjoyed it throughout
Gorillaz
2/5
It has some tracks I enjoyed but overall it doesn’t do enough for me
Pixies
4/5
this pixies album is a fun one , the meldoy works for me . Somehow the ragged parts works... post punk has been a big miss for me so far but not here, this works
Carole King
4/5
This was fun , the piano and instrumentals were fun and the songs were catchy. Musi man ship shines and Carole’s voice holds up
Johnny Cash
4/5
I haven’t rated the country folk stuff as high due to their simplicity or lack of outstanding moment … this being live cuts through the problem for me somehow , glad to have heard it
The National
3/5
Moody and somber , it operates in a cure esque space for me but not as strong not the melodic
Enjoyed the atomphere
System Of A Down
3/5
High energy and fun all the way through…. I have def warmed up to the genre as I did enjoy yelling along at parts
Killing Joke
2/5
There are fun elements I like here , the atmosphere and heavy metal synth esque mood is appealing , but for the most part the melody doesn’t do enough for me to make it ultimately worth it
Air
4/5
This is a significant album for me as it’s the last album I had listened to on my own prior to starting this list … it’s inclusion the list was a determining factor on me starting this off
I’m glad to say I still enjoy this immensely , maybe more. It’s a true testament to how my ear has grown over the last 200 plus days in this project and air remains a standout
Jean-Michel Jarre
3/5
Not generally a fan of the ambiance albums but this has enough intricacy to be enjoyable for me. I can see myself playing this, as a chill background
Cee Lo Green
3/5
There’s a lot I like here, the song with timber lake is really fun , the singing is soulful and the rapping is fun. It does feel like it captured the time really well… it drags on a little for me
Jimmy Smith
3/5
Nice chill jazz, enjoyed the morning listen
Black Sabbath
2/5
Had def heard a lot about this recently and with ozzy passing recent I was very aware of the context around it.
Although musically fine, it didn’t do much for me . I can imagine If it’s 1970 and I haven’t heard any metal, this may blow my mind, but now that I have , this blended in and at times underwhelmed
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
2/5
I almost def caught this in the wrong days mid vacation but it failed to Grab my attention in the ways their other works had
The Who
3/5
Classic rock stuff , enjoyed the riftier parts … the soft stuff don’t hit as much for me but it was a fun bike ride album
Iggy Pop
3/5
Fun upbeat, listened to this on a couple bike rides in NY and def keeps the vibe up … the glamour rock which I’ve enjoyed is also audible in multiple parts which I imagine are bowies finger print
Waylon Jennings
3/5
my complaint of lack of diversity of melodies and moods in country albums shows up here as well but there’s something about the record ( maybe how long it’s been since I got country ) stands out to me. The lyrics do grab my attention at time as well and the first few songs are super fun
The Beach Boys
4/5
Its beautiful mellow and ahead of its time , layered and oft emotional about as much as you can expect from an album from the 60s
The Mothers Of Invention
2/5
Fun rock stuff but didn’t really standout for me
Robbie Williams
2/5
Fun rock album , enjoyed it didn’t stand out particularly some nice dance jams and the mellower songs are alright
Steely Dan
4/5
I’ve enjoyed every steely Dan project immensely and this one is no different .. love the fusion , and the instrumentation work .
It sits slightly below Aja , which is one of my fav finds here but this is def gonna be in my rotation for some time
Guided By Voices
1/5
Nothing really for me here
The Rolling Stones
2/5
I liked the opening ofc , but it kinda blended in for me
The Smashing Pumpkins
2/5
one had moments but generally too long for me to get into
The Everly Brothers
3/5
Fun little album , can see myself having a drink and dancing with my bby to this
The Strokes
4/5
Not generally a fan of garage indie rock but this one does hit all the right notes .. it’s messy but at times emotional with solid lyrics …
Abdullah Ibrahim
3/5
I liked the smoother parts , enjoyable listen
Carpenters
2/5
Sweet mellow album , wasn’t much special stuff in there or replay value for me but a chill listen … thinking my mom may like it
Beck
4/5
It’s an intestine fusions of genres done well… from the literal ass sounds in jackasss to the rap cut which sounds like rakim cut it has a lot of fun quirks and moments
Everything But The Girl
3/5
Enjoyed the vocals , fun instrumentals here and there … chill vibes
Bee Gees
4/5
If I were napoleon … a melancholy smooth album with interesting lyrics good vocals and solid insutementnal work
Sonic Youth
3/5
It’s not my type of music but I can appreciate it’s energy and see it’s a well crafted album flowing nicely
DJ Shadow
2/5
It’s alright , nothing stands out to me
Gil Scott-Heron
3/5
Nice mellow vibe with some pointed spoken words … wish this was on a streaming platform so I could listen consistently
Elliott Smith
3/5
Enjoyed the poppy vibes , the vocals are ok and the instruments are fun
David Bowie
3/5
This was solid and enjoyable in parts … the instrumentals are fun and it’s crazy seeing Bowie of glam rock I’ve heard in priors album in this space … I think I prefer the more experimental Bowie there as this rates out as a solid 3
Slayer
2/5
Fun metal but not one that I got into too much
Kelela
3/5
I enjoyed the first half , not sure if it takes some warming up or it’s just better … gonna play back a few times and find out
The Cult
4/5
Liked the energy level , the rifts are fun and the blue influence is up my alley … fun stufff
Public Enemy
2/5
Enjoyed a few bars here and there but faded into background on my listen attempts
Rocket From The Crypt
2/5
Upbeat nice workout punk energy , on a rope and drop out stood oit
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Pretty familiar with this legendary hip hop album , the rhyming is a bit out dated and the instrumentals low on layering but there’s quite a few classic tracks
Frank Sinatra
2/5
Som nice covers here but not my fav versions … it’s ok
Jorge Ben Jor
2/5
Nice toned , didn’t really hold my attention
Nina Simone
3/5
Tough go me to rate this one as I really like nina and some of the songs in here are amazing … 😻 n the other hand there’s a few that do nothing for me …
I’m glad to have gone and picked some favs through this for sure
Jack White
4/5
One of my fav listens in quite a while really enjoyed it . Some of the opening tracks are a little below par excellence
Mott The Hoople
2/5
Has some moments but sounds run of the mill rock
Brian Eno
2/5
Better than music for airports
Kraftwerk
4/5
Classic that stands the test of time , might age nicely in my work mellow edm vibes .
Can def see it’s influences
TV On The Radio
3/5
An indie album if i ever heard one , dear science has a lot of interesting moments and genre fluidity while keeping a level of some (hit and miss ) chaos
Underworld
2/5
Sorta boilerplate edm , I like the early parts that get me moving
The Smiths
3/5
I had missed some 80 melancholy synth music and morrisey is certainly that
Big Star
1/5
This album is so boilerplate rock that although it may be fun in parts it does little to nothing for me
Siouxsie And The Banshees
2/5
This i do find unique sound , as the other albums of theirs I got felt that way too and I respect
It’s not really a genre I like but if I feel pop rocky I will consider going here
Fela Kuti
4/5
The music , the massage the groove the fusion… the political context !
Bob Marley & The Wailers
2/5
Fun ragge stuff , I’m mostly new to this genre so my enjoyment is limited but glad to have heard
David Bowie
2/5
It’s not bad , and it’s def impressive considering the gaps and I’m sure if I was a Bowie fan in 70s ( I wasn’t born) this would have blown my mind … but I think for someone who got this all at once , I prefer my glammr bowie
Garbage
4/5
Ok I came in pretty pessimistic … I’m not a huge fan of punk music and the album is literally called garbage … I played it through passively and was ready to dismiss it. Thankfully I have a 2+ play policy and boy did it grab me ….
I’m not sure why I was so quick to dismiss it as it really wore on me … it got stuck on my replay for the day !! This is exactly why I am doing this project !
Otis Redding
3/5
Classic soul, def enjoyed a few songs here… it’s missing a little grove that I’ve gotten used to with some of the later works for me
Bon Jovi
3/5
I had actually missed some stadium rock , it had been a while . Slipperwhen wet has its classic tracks and generally is upbeat and fun with a banging opener … it does lose its flame by the end
The Rolling Stones
3/5
I found their previous album to sound dated but aftermath specially in its first few track was much more to my speed
Alanis Morissette
4/5
The vocals work for me and the instrumental is nice and engaging … love my female singer writers specially Canadian ones
Jeff Buckley
2/5
ok I was kinda fully ready to hate this because who wants to hear Buckley depress them for an hour... but the album surprised me, more range than I expected and his cover of lilac wine was extremely good. OFC hallelujah is a classic .. i'm still not going to be tempted to play this very often but some credit is surely due here for the vocal range and solid range
Kanye West
5/5
One of my fav albums growing up and today …
No more drugs for me , pussy and religion is all I need
Beth Orton
2/5
This is beautiful in parts but it really drags on and sounds similar to… couldn’t really love the album but a few tracks are added
Rush
2/5
turns out , as I learnt from this project, I didn't love progressive rock coming in, or knew exactly what it was. It's not my fav genre, and this album was a miss for me at the start.
However, after a few playbacks i came around to it more and ended up enjoying a few tracks specially on side B.
Simple Minds
2/5
so this is def a genre i've grown to like since the cure first listen.. I did enjoy this and it sure sounds like robert smith at part but i cant fight the feeling that something is a miss from my first love
Keith Jarrett
4/5
Beautiful album, enjoy this for work but as it’s limited in usability for me it stays off the highest tier
Paul Simon
4/5
Enjoyed this , it boppy with solid lyrics and often fun instrumentals
Tom Waits
3/5
There was a unique sound and I enjoyed quite a few tracks and the vibe
Don McLean
4/5
This was highly enjoyable , nice adds will revisit for some time
The Stooges
3/5
That this album came out when it did and influence a major genre , one I’ve grown to enjoy a bunch during this project , is no small feat … however , the songs do seem dated and kinda blend into one for me
Christina Aguilera
2/5
I def liked some songs on here but it’s very long and feels like a drag to finish
Big Star
2/5
Doesn’t stand out much for me from every day rock , did enjoy the femme fetale cover
The Isley Brothers
3/5
It’s groovy and funky with some iconic sampled beats
Jerry Lee Lewis
1/5
I’ve enjoyed my previous live oldies … this one disappointed however
Jane's Addiction
3/5
def an intriguing album that i played back a few times with many highs ... i think when i start running this will have a chance to get a lot more plays but it was a little hard to find the right timing for it
Ghostface Killah
3/5
A lot of good bars and songs I liked here
Jethro Tull
4/5
this was really fun, great musicmanship, great change of tones and a nice weird intersection of folk and hard rock and god knows what
Method Man
2/5
even in my biggest method man obsession times, and there was some, i always found it hard to listen to a full album. I still like the bangers but a whole album doesnt keep my attention.. regardless m-e-t-h-o-d man is one of my favs
Johnny Cash
4/5
the songs here are good , maybe not amazing, but very good but you cant escape the extraordinary setting in which it takes place and the context it gives everything.
The Zombies
2/5
Besides the classic loser , this album was underwhelming for me . It has some nice tunes but didn’t grab my attention
Beyoncé
4/5
I went in thinking I got some great r&b which maybe in there but most of all I’m excited to have finally find a new album to have sex to , having overplayed the weekend 10 years ago
Beatles
3/5
There’s def a few adds here , can’t buy me love being a new fav of mine … but it lacks in catchy tunes relatively and a lot of the songs blend … my least fav Beatles so far
Nitin Sawhney
3/5
This was well done and a very interesting fusion
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
I know this is a classic idk if it’s overplayed or all sounds similar but didn’t love it
Deep Purple
4/5
Really enjoyed this , hard rock continues to grow as one of my favs
Le Tigre
2/5
This isn’t really my genre and I played it initially in a sunny afternoon and was ready to dismiss , I suck through and eventually it got me moving a bit
Fats Domino
2/5
old classic stuff that sounds like it