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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
|
5 | 3.15 | +1.85 |
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Django Django
Django Django
|
5 | 3.2 | +1.8 |
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
|
5 | 3.3 | +1.7 |
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Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
|
5 | 3.32 | +1.68 |
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Eliminator
ZZ Top
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5 | 3.37 | +1.63 |
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
|
5 | 3.4 | +1.6 |
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Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
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5 | 3.41 | +1.59 |
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Different Class
Pulp
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5 | 3.42 | +1.58 |
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Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
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5 | 3.42 | +1.58 |
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She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
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5 | 3.48 | +1.52 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
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1 | 4.43 | -3.43 |
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Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
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1 | 4.3 | -3.3 |
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Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
|
1 | 3.82 | -2.82 |
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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1 | 3.69 | -2.69 |
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Pink Moon
Nick Drake
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1 | 3.65 | -2.65 |
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
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1 | 3.63 | -2.63 |
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In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
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1 | 3.62 | -2.62 |
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Illmatic
Nas
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1 | 3.6 | -2.6 |
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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
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1 | 3.57 | -2.57 |
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Marquee Moon
Television
|
1 | 3.5 | -2.5 |
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Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Black Sabbath | 3 | 4.67 |
| AC/DC | 2 | 5 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Radiohead | 2 | 1 |
| Emerson, Lake & Palmer | 2 | 1 |
| Yes | 2 | 1 |
| Sonic Youth | 2 | 1 |
| Neil Young | 2 | 1 |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 1.67 |
| Nick Drake | 3 | 1.67 |
| The Flaming Lips | 2 | 1.5 |
| Elvis Costello & The Attractions | 2 | 1.5 |
| Ryan Adams | 2 | 1.5 |
| Kanye West | 2 | 1.5 |
| OutKast | 2 | 1.5 |
| John Lennon | 2 | 1.5 |
| The Smashing Pumpkins | 2 | 1.5 |
| Leonard Cohen | 3 | 2 |
| R.E.M. | 4 | 2.25 |
| The Rolling Stones | 4 | 2.25 |
5-Star Albums (24)
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Television · 3 likes
1/5
Dreary
Yes · 1 likes
1/5
Only artist where I’ve ever walked out of a gig. Self indulgent crap
The Incredible String Band · 1 likes
2/5
Weird
The Killers · 1 likes
5/5
Sound of my childhood. Got weirdly emotional listening to it again.
Brian Eno · 1 likes
2/5
Wasn’t bad just not good either
1-Star Albums (64)
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Boston
3/5
More than a feeling was great as expected. The rest kinda meh but not terrible
The Isley Brothers
2/5
Bit samey
Cat Stevens
4/5
Banger
Radiohead
1/5
Dreary as fuck
Black Sabbath
4/5
Not my favourite Sabbath album but enjoyable all the same
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
1/5
Prog Rock is very hit or miss. Mostly miss like this one.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3/5
Enjoyable and instantly forgettable
Elliott Smith
2/5
Probably the best thing I can say is that it’s inoffensive
Beastie Boys
4/5
Not my usual listen but I’d forgotten how much I enjoy it
The Pretty Things
2/5
As rock operas go.. I prefer Tommy.
Korn
3/5
It were alright
Blur
3/5
One of those albums where you realise why you only know one song from it. But overall not terrible.
Willie Nelson
3/5
Enjoyable
Otis Redding
4/5
Overall great but Respect is surprisingly uncomfortable when sung by a bloke.
The xx
3/5
Nice to listen to but didn’t make an impression
Spiritualized
1/5
Boring self indulgent crap.
Linkin Park
2/5
Was expecting better.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
4/5
Delightful.
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
Not bad but did have me falling asleep on the train
The Divine Comedy
2/5
This left me with so many questions
Turbonegro
2/5
Music was alright but lyrics were stupid.
Eagles
3/5
‘You can check out any time you like but you can never leave’ just makes me happy every time I hear it
Michael Kiwanuka
4/5
A vibe.
Metallica
4/5
More of a 4.5 really.
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
Cheerful background music
The Boo Radleys
1/5
Accidentally turned it off halfway through and didn’t notice for about 40 minutes.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Long.
Queen
5/5
Well good
John Coltrane
3/5
Technically good but just not my thing
Everything But The Girl
3/5
Meh.
Beatles
4/5
Not a huge fan of the Beatles normally, but enjoyed the covers a lot
Foo Fighters
3/5
Enjoyable but nothing really stood out
3/5
It started off strong but I did find myself losing interest
Anthrax
2/5
Was ok.
David Bowie
3/5
Started strong but then went weird
Fishbone
3/5
Enjoyed it more than anticipated
Miles Davis
3/5
Again not really my vibe but I can appreciate it.
Yes
1/5
Only artist where I’ve ever walked out of a gig. Self indulgent crap
Eels
1/5
Weird
The Police
3/5
Enjoyable
Beatles
3/5
Apart from the two recognisable songs it was a bit of a washout
Paul Simon
3/5
I feel like you can call me Al will haunt me for the rest of my days
Wilco
2/5
Forgettable
Sinead O'Connor
2/5
I like Sinead O’Connor but just didn’t love the album
Quicksilver Messenger Service
2/5
Not terrible just long
MC Solaar
1/5
Just not my thing
Blondie
5/5
Best album yet. Absolute banger.
The Killers
5/5
Sound of my childhood. Got weirdly emotional listening to it again.
Little Richard
4/5
Good but a bit samey in places
Digital Underground
1/5
Not my thing.
The Clash
3/5
Decent
Janelle Monáe
2/5
Very varied. Not all of it good.
Prince
2/5
Wasn’t terrible but I didn’t love it either
The Byrds
2/5
Instantly forgettable
Various Artists
5/5
Legit got this album for Christmas and loved nearly every second of it
Television
1/5
Dreary
AC/DC
5/5
Words cannot describe how much I genuinely love this album.
Beck
3/5
Actually quite enjoyed this one. Surprisingly.
Nitin Sawhney
2/5
Didn’t love it though parts were kinda relaxing
Santana
4/5
I’d been hoping a Santana album would be on here. Oye como va is one of my all time favourite songs.
N.E.R.D
2/5
Meh.
Dolly Parton
5/5
YES DOLLY
Muddy Waters
4/5
Decent
Green Day
3/5
Not bad
The Incredible String Band
2/5
Weird
Spacemen 3
1/5
Bland
Common
1/5
Not my thing
The Kinks
4/5
The kinks are always great. Not my favourite album of theirs but an enjoyable one.
Prince
3/5
Better than I expected to be honest
Eagles
3/5
Ok. Much of a muchness.
The Temptations
3/5
I enjoyed it but also nothing really stood out.
Bob Dylan
2/5
Man sings like he’s walking on uneven ground blindfolded.
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
Cecelia is a bop.
The Doors
4/5
I really need to listen to The Doors more.
Brian Eno
2/5
Wasn’t bad just not good either
The Jam
3/5
Enjoyable
Alice In Chains
2/5
Decent but forgettable
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Banger.
Robert Wyatt
1/5
What utter shite
Metallica
3/5
I think I would have enjoyed this a lot more if it wasn’t live
Baaba Maal
2/5
Not my thing really but that didn’t mean it was bad.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Started off well but went downhill
Supertramp
3/5
Enjoyable but nothing stood out. Not my favourite Supertramp album.
fIREHOSE
2/5
But if a non-event really
The Jesus And Mary Chain
2/5
Bit of a let down to be honest. There were a couple of good tracks but In A Hole was just unpleasant to listen to.
Stevie Wonder
3/5
It was enjoyable but wayyyy too long
The Clash
4/5
Proper decent
Prince
3/5
Pretty good
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Bit of a vibe
Traffic
3/5
It were alright
Sonic Youth
1/5
Not really sure what it was aiming for but it didn’t hit.
Elvis Costello
4/5
Enjoyable
The Smiths
2/5
Err ok? Kinda forgettable.
R.E.M.
2/5
Bit meh
Dr. Dre
1/5
Did not enjoy.
Brian Eno
2/5
Was unsure at first but I did enjoy the last few tracks
Eminem
2/5
Didn’t love it but didn’t hate it either.
ZZ Top
5/5
ZZ Top was one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. This album made me happy.
Happy Mondays
2/5
Not really my kind of music but Step On was played a lot in my house growing up so I have a bit of a soft spot for it
Badly Drawn Boy
3/5
Actually enjoyed this more than first anticipated
Beyoncé
1/5
Was anticipating maybe finally seeing what the hype was about. But no. Repetitive and boring.
Thin Lizzy
5/5
It’s no Chinatown or Renegade or Black Rose or Jailbreak or even Thunder & Lightning, but it is Thin Lizzy so of course it was great.
Lorde
3/5
I enjoyed it at the time of listening but at the time of reviewing I can’t really remember much about it
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
Didn’t enjoy this as much as I was anticipating. It was alright.
Klaxons
2/5
Ok but not memorable
Electric Light Orchestra
3/5
Enjoyable
Pink Floyd
1/5
Dull
Rush
2/5
Kinda forgettable
Pink Floyd
1/5
I expected more from it
Parliament
3/5
Surprisingly fun listen
Paul Weller
3/5
Inoffensive
Pink Floyd
3/5
As this was the third Pink Floyd album generated within the week, and the other two were less than impressive, I went into this expecting it to be dire. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I actually enjoyed it.
The Who
4/5
Much enjoyed
The Flaming Lips
1/5
Very meh
Moby Grape
3/5
I enjoyed it. But I also can’t remember anything about it.
Violent Femmes
1/5
Quite dull
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
2/5
Alright
Stevie Wonder
2/5
Definitely feel like this would be better appreciated by others.
Public Image Ltd.
1/5
One of those that leave me questioning the selection criteria for this list.
Dr. Octagon
1/5
I hated every second of this. By far the worst album yet and if I could give 0 stars I would.
Killing Joke
3/5
Recent albums have been pretty dire so this one felt alright.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Was enjoyable
Stan Getz
4/5
Pleasant
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Decidedly average
Pentangle
4/5
I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would
4/5
I’m not really a fan of The Beatles. That being said this was an absolute delight and reminded me my teenage years when one of my friends was obsessed with this album pretty much for the entirety of 2008-10.
3/5
It was ok. Nothing special.
Dire Straits
3/5
Not bad just a bit bland
Beach House
3/5
This was surprisingly delightful
Kraftwerk
2/5
I do enjoy a bit of Kraftwerk every now and then but an entire album is just too much for me
The La's
4/5
I really enjoyed this
Black Sabbath
5/5
Absolute Banger.
The Notorious B.I.G.
1/5
Most of this was just uncomfortable to listen to.
Django Django
5/5
This was completely new to me but a really really enjoyed it.
Kelela
2/5
Nothing stood out
Slayer
3/5
Not bad
Sister Sledge
4/5
A vibe
N.W.A.
2/5
I wanted to hate this more than I did
Lupe Fiasco
3/5
A solid ok
King Crimson
1/5
I think it speaks volumes that I was more annoyed listening to this than I was about the district line screwing up my morning commute.
Nightmares On Wax
3/5
Alright background music
George Harrison
3/5
Weren’t bad just seemed to go on forever
The Mamas & The Papas
3/5
Was ok
Throbbing Gristle
1/5
Very not good
Songhoy Blues
4/5
Unexpected. A vibe.
Happy Mondays
2/5
Uninspiring
Paul Simon
3/5
It was ok
Iggy Pop
3/5
Enjoyable
The Rolling Stones
2/5
Given the length I had hoped for better
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Back to back stones albums. Ouch. That being said, this was infinitely better than Exile on Main Street
Bee Gees
2/5
Quite boring to be honest
Billy Joel
4/5
This was actually a great mood boost at the end of a not particularly good day.
The Who
3/5
I saw Roger Daltrey perform the whole of Tommy live when I was 16. Pinball Wizard is still very much the highlight.
The Electric Prunes
1/5
Complete non event
Primal Scream
3/5
Reasonably enjoyable
The Human League
3/5
Not bad but apart from the last two songs, not particularly memorable either
The Rolling Stones
3/5
A solid ok
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
2/5
Haven’t listened to hey hey my my in years and had completely forgotten it’s existence so that was a nice surprise. The rest was kinda forgettable.
Elton John
3/5
Thought I was going to enjoy this a lot more than I actually did. Some bangers but some bits dragged.
Ella Fitzgerald
4/5
I went into this kinda dreading it because of the length. Yes it took 2 days to actually get through it but I actually did enjoy it.
Le Tigre
2/5
Fluctuated wildly between kinda enjoying it, and it just being noise.
The Smiths
3/5
It were alright I suppose
The Who
4/5
Not normally a fan of live albums but this one was pretty decent
Snoop Dogg
1/5
Not my thing at all
Boards of Canada
3/5
Initially I was very skeptical but it was actually great music to listen to and concentrate on getting work done. Really enjoyed it in the end.
The Black Keys
3/5
It’s alright but El Camino is a better album.
The Who
2/5
It was ok but nothing special
The Stone Roses
2/5
Very bland
The Specials
3/5
Ok
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1/5
Dull
Nas
1/5
Not my thing
Charles Mingus
3/5
Quite enjoyed it despite not being my usual thing
Garbage
3/5
This made me feel nostalgic despite never hearing it before
Simply Red
2/5
Not terrible but not terribly interesting either
The Rolling Stones
1/5
Very very meh.
Brian Wilson
3/5
Convenient this one popped up the day after Brian Wilson died. Ok album.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
Man’s voice is DEEP
U2
2/5
Decidedly average
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
1/5
Quite shit to be honest
Cocteau Twins
2/5
Not bad but a bit bland
Underworld
3/5
Didn’t mind it
R.E.M.
3/5
It was ok
Pixies
2/5
Apart from ‘Where Is My Mind?’ it was pretty bland and uninspiring
Supergrass
4/5
Enjoyed it a lot more than anticipated
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Was ok. Kinda relaxing
Everything But The Girl
2/5
Started off ok but I got bored quickly
Jeff Buckley
3/5
‘Grace’ was one of the set pieces I had to study for music gcse so this took me back.
Nick Drake
2/5
Not terrible. Actually reasonably ok but just a bit to bland for it to be interesting.
Tom Tom Club
3/5
Weird and not at all what I was expecting
Sugar
3/5
Actually quite enjoyable
B.B. King
4/5
I enjoyed it
Björk
3/5
Weird. But like, good weird.
Primal Scream
2/5
I was expecting more from this. Extra star for the Motorhead cover (which was a nice surprise).
The United States Of America
2/5
I didn’t hate it as much as I thought I would
Fiona Apple
3/5
I really liked this to begin with but by the end I was a little bored
Led Zeppelin
5/5
No brainer
R.E.M.
3/5
Solid ok.
Love
3/5
I’m so used to listening to The Damned’s version of Alone Again Or, so this was nice. The rest of the album was alright.
Sade
4/5
Not my usual kind of thing but I really enjoyed it.
The White Stripes
4/5
Jolly good.
Def Leppard
4/5
Not technically great but fun all the same
Black Sabbath
5/5
Not surprised to be getting this one the day after Ozzy died. But let’s face it this was always getting 5 stars.
Peter Tosh
2/5
It wasn’t terrible but I didn’t really enjoy it much either
Eminem
3/5
It was ok. Parts were enjoyable. Parts were difficult to listen to.
Jethro Tull
4/5
Really liked it.
The Everly Brothers
3/5
Meh. Like it wasn’t bad but I didn’t love it either
R.E.M.
1/5
Bit of a dirge
The Prodigy
5/5
Surprisingly hard to listen to the whole thing before giving 5 stars.
U2
3/5
Was actually alright
David Bowie
5/5
Great start to the week
The Chemical Brothers
3/5
Went in with low expectations but actually didn’t mind it
Machito
2/5
Fun but I think ultimately lost on me.
The White Stripes
3/5
There were a couple of good songs but overall not that exciting
Cyndi Lauper
5/5
So weird. I love.
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
It was alright but not really my thing
2/5
Christ he’s whiny isn’t he
Sonic Youth
1/5
Absolute crap.
Neil Young
1/5
Incredibly dull
Supergrass
2/5
It was ok. Nothing special.
Frank Ocean
1/5
Bit shit honestly.
Ryan Adams
2/5
I thought it might be good at first and then it got real boring real quick
David Holmes
1/5
Really bad
Manic Street Preachers
3/5
Average
Frank Sinatra
3/5
It might be because I’m sleep deprived but I had a good time with this one
Moby
4/5
I didn’t realise how big a fan of Moby my dad must be because I knew more of these songs than I was expecting.
Secondly another Music GCSE set piece flashback moment with Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad
Koffi Olomide
4/5
This was much fun
Small Faces
2/5
Not good
System Of A Down
1/5
Not a fan
Miles Davis
1/5
Lost on me
Derek & The Dominos
2/5
Layla of course was great but the entire rest of the album was a disappointment.
Don McLean
2/5
Apart from the first track it was kinda meh.
Pulp
5/5
I listen to this album in full once every few years and I always forget how happy it makes me
Public Enemy
2/5
Not actually as bad as I was anticipating
Nirvana
3/5
It was alright
Public Enemy
2/5
Again, not as bad as anticipated but came up too close to the last Public Enemy album for me to really care about
Echo And The Bunnymen
4/5
I enjoyed this greatly
Van Halen
3/5
I forget how much I actually enjoy Panama. The rest was alright.
Leonard Cohen
1/5
Depressing as fuck
Adele
4/5
While I’ve never been a huge fan of Adele, I’m also not an idiot.
Soft Machine
1/5
Not actually as bad as I feared given it’s essentially 2 hours for 4 tracks. But still, I will never listen to this again.
The The
3/5
Not bad but nothing stood out
The Sabres Of Paradise
1/5
Well it wasn’t good but it didn’t make me want to pierce my eardrums so that’s something
The Beach Boys
4/5
Fun
Ramones
2/5
Potentially unpopular opinion but I think Ramones are overrated.
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
2/5
Bland
Dion
2/5
Not bad but not interesting
Hüsker Dü
2/5
Meh. Wasn’t wildly impressed.
Kanye West
1/5
I’ve been dreading this day since starting this list
Beastie Boys
3/5
Enjoyed
My Bloody Valentine
1/5
A complete non event.
Pet Shop Boys
2/5
I didn’t mid it but after a while it was a bit repetitive
Stephen Stills
3/5
Went in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised
ABBA
5/5
There was a priest at my school who was such a fan of ABBA that whenever he did assemblies he’d have Fernando playing on the panpipes as we walked in. He was a great teacher and it made me happy to think of him again.
Lou Reed
4/5
Always enjoyable
Bad Company
3/5
Started off reasonably well but got a bit samey after a while
The Pharcyde
1/5
Not good.
The Black Crowes
4/5
Surprised by how much I enjoyed
The Band
2/5
Little bit boring
A Tribe Called Quest
2/5
Not really my thing but not terrible
Slipknot
2/5
It was ok nothing stood out really
M.I.A.
1/5
Repetitive
X-Ray Spex
4/5
I don’t know if this just hit me at the right time or what because I really enjoyed it.
Stevie Wonder
3/5
It was alright actually
AC/DC
5/5
YESSSSSS
Dolly Parton
4/5
Omg two absolute bangers on the bounce this is an excellent week
Beck
2/5
Ok. Went a bit weird toward the end.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3/5
It was ok
Joan Armatrading
4/5
Never heard of this artist before but really really enjoyed the album
Alanis Morissette
4/5
Listening to You Oughta Know on the tube is a lesson in self restraint. It’s nearly physically impossible not to belt it out.
Morrissey
3/5
It was alright tbf
Mike Oldfield
3/5
On principle I’m not usually a fan of songs over 20 minutes but this was so weird I couldn’t help but enjoy it
Tom Waits
2/5
It was alright
Nick Drake
1/5
Not great
Arctic Monkeys
4/5
Felt very nostalgic
Skepta
2/5
Not my thing but not terrible
Screaming Trees
2/5
Pretty average
Grateful Dead
2/5
Quite dull
Deep Purple
4/5
Decent
Solomon Burke
3/5
I enjoyed it
Wire
3/5
Didn’t know what to expect but enjoyed it nonetheless
Elis Regina
2/5
It was ok but not really my thing and I did find myself losing interest
Taylor Swift
3/5
I’ve never been a fan but it wasn’t all bad tbh. A little repetitive but I didn’t not enjoy it.
David Bowie
3/5
It was alright. Not blown away by it.
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
4/5
Genuinely enjoyed this
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
Not terrible but didn’t need to be this long
Oasis
3/5
Alright
TV On The Radio
1/5
Bit of a dirge
Dire Straits
2/5
Was ok
Funkadelic
2/5
It was ok
Janet Jackson
2/5
Started ok but got a bit boring toward the end
Neil Young
1/5
Quite dull tbh
3/5
It was alright yeah
Massive Attack
1/5
Meh
Muddy Waters
3/5
Not bad for a live album
OutKast
1/5
This was an ordeal and I did not enjoy
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
2/5
I could not tell you a single thing about this album. Didn’t hate every second though so it’s got to get an extra point for that.
New Order
2/5
Not rememberable at all
Radiohead
1/5
The overwhelming majority was just mildly depressing background noise
Nina Simone
4/5
I have a lot of love for Nina
Billy Bragg
4/5
I will always have a soft spot for Billy Bragg.
Super Furry Animals
2/5
I didn’t actually mind it at times. Still not great though.
Kendrick Lamar
1/5
I just don’t think I’ll ever like this genre
The Smiths
3/5
Fairly enjoyable
John Lennon
2/5
I wanted to like it but he’s kinda whiny
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
Definitely fun
Duke Ellington
2/5
As far as live albums go it wasn’t terrible but still not really my thing
The Smashing Pumpkins
2/5
Fine
Duran Duran
3/5
Fun but reminds me a lot of my mother
Beatles
4/5
While I do think the Beatles are massively overrated most of the time, this was reasonably enjoyable
The Teardrop Explodes
3/5
I have a soft spot for Reward as I listened to it a lot during my teens and early 20s and for a solid 6-7 years I had the lyrics in the first line completely wrong.
Madonna
3/5
I was surprised by how much I didn’t mind this.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
It was nice. Didn’t hate it but also it all sort of blended in to one, which I’m also not mad about
The White Stripes
2/5
Fine
Afrika Bambaataa
2/5
I spent most of this one checking to see how long was left to go which probably isn’t a good sign.
Jamiroquai
3/5
Enjoyable but very much just all one mildly forgettable situation
Elastica
4/5
I don’t know if it was just the mood I’m in today but I really enjoyed this
Amy Winehouse
5/5
There’s no way this album was getting anything less than 5.
ZZ Top
4/5
I repeat. ZZ Top was one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. It’s no Eliminator but still very good.
Erykah Badu
2/5
Instantly forgettable
Roni Size
2/5
Inoffensive but not exactly impressive
Sebadoh
1/5
Quite crap to be honest
Elvis Presley
4/5
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. My mad auntie (Elvis superfan) will be pleased
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
It was rather enjoyable for something I don’t usually listen to
The Cure
3/5
Not bad pretty decent
David Bowie
2/5
I expected more from Bowie to be honest
Richard Thompson
2/5
Forgettable
Ray Charles
3/5
A solid ok
Arcade Fire
3/5
It was mildly enjoyable but also nothing special
The Associates
1/5
Quite shit
The Mars Volta
2/5
Weird. But not terrible.
Living Colour
4/5
This made me laugh which I don’t think was the intention but I had fun
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Fairly enjoyable
Van Morrison
2/5
A lot of this sounded vaguely familiar but not in the way that means I’d heard it before, just it was really generic.
The Zutons
4/5
I went in with low expectations but was pleasantly surprised
Bill Evans Trio
2/5
Ultimately I think this was lost on me
Giant Sand
1/5
I found this one really boring
Count Basie & His Orchestra
4/5
Not what I expected at all but thoroughly enjoyed it
The Strokes
2/5
I’ve always liked Last Nite so was ultimately expecting more from this. Bit of a let down.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
2/5
Not my favourite thing in the world
Paul Revere & The Raiders
3/5
It was ok yeah
The Go-Go's
3/5
Pretty ok like decent
Kanye West
2/5
Not my thing at all so I was expecting to hate it but it wasn’t as bad as I was anticipating.
Johnny Cash
4/5
Not normally a fan of live albums but Johnny Cash might just be the exception
Depeche Mode
4/5
Enjoyed muchly
The Flaming Lips
2/5
This was kinda wimpy and pathetic. That feels harsh but like, not untrue
Marilyn Manson
1/5
Not a fan
Hugh Masekela
2/5
Not bad just a bit lost on me. And a bit long.
Kraftwerk
3/5
I’ve always enjoyed The Model and this is the right length for a Kraftwerk album
Queens Of The Stone Age
3/5
It was ok nothing special
Tori Amos
3/5
It was nice
Kings of Leon
2/5
I don’t know what I was expecting but I was underwhelmed
Marvin Gaye
3/5
It was alright yeah
Pretenders
4/5
I saw the Pretenders live a couple of years ago and Chrissie Hynde’s still got it.
The Cure
4/5
This plays well into The Cure phase I’m currently going through
John Cale
2/5
It’s been less that 24 hours and I cannot remember a single thing about it
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
1/5
Quite shit
The Zombies
3/5
Pleasant
The Smashing Pumpkins
1/5
Mostly just noise
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
It was a good listen but nothing really stood out
Jefferson Airplane
4/5
All of these stars belong to Grace Slick
Ryan Adams
1/5
Boring
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
Not my usual thing but I really enjoyed it
Nick Drake
2/5
A non event
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
Alright nothing special
Christina Aguilera
3/5
I don’t think I’ve ever listened to this much Christina Aguilera in one go and while I probably never will again, I didn’t hate this
Destiny's Child
2/5
Was not expecting the Baltimora Tarzan Boy bit in Nasty Gal and honestly it overshadowed pretty much every other thought about this entire album
Yes
1/5
I repeat from the last Yes album. Only gig I’ve ever walked out on and I stand by it.
Iron Maiden
4/5
Didn’t think I was an Iron Maiden fan but apparently I am
Red Snapper
1/5
It really just felt like this album didn’t know what it was
Donald Fagen
2/5
Bland
John Lennon
1/5
Really really whiney. And very dull.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
While it’s no Zep IV it is a close 2nd. Pun absolutely intended.
Steely Dan
2/5
Very average
Morrissey
2/5
Very very average
The Coral
2/5
There was one song which was vaguely familiar but the rest was kinda disappointing
Bad Brains
1/5
Coming back to rate this a few days after listening and I honestly can’t remember a single thing about it
Guns N' Roses
5/5
Could argue that this is more of a 4.5 but I’m in a good mood today apparently
Soundgarden
3/5
Vaguely enjoyed but also will never listen to again
Red Hot Chili Peppers
1/5
I don’t think I’ll ever understand the hype
Daft Punk
3/5
Ok
Julian Cope
3/5
Didn’t know what to expect going in but it was mildly enjoyable
Simon & Garfunkel
2/5
Thankfully short
Jimmy Smith
4/5
Was a complete surprise and I really enjoyed even though it’s not my usual thing at all
Miles Davis
3/5
Again not my usual thing but it was appreciated
Kate Bush
4/5
It’s a classic and I do love Kate Bush
Cocteau Twins
2/5
Unusual
Meat Loaf
5/5
Don’t think there’s been an easier 5 stars to give
Big Brother & The Holding Company
3/5
Alright
Carole King
5/5
Another easy 5 stars without even thinking about it
Devendra Banhart
3/5
Enjoyed this more than I thought I would
Beatles
3/5
I usually find Beatles albums terribly overrated but this one wasn’t so bad
The Verve
3/5
It wasn’t bad but it was long and I stopped concentrating after the first couple of songs. It made pleasant background noise though.
The Doors
2/5
I went in with high hopes but found this really dreary
Prefab Sprout
4/5
Enjoyed it more than I thought I would, especially the acoustic versions
Led Zeppelin
3/5
I like Led Zeppelin. This is ok.
Roxy Music
1/5
Drivel
OutKast
2/5
Didn’t love it but it wasn’t too unbearable
Lauryn Hill
2/5
It was ok but long and my attention wandered
Van Morrison
2/5
I don’t like live albums really but it was ok nothing special
Soul II Soul
2/5
A solid ok. Not really my kind of thing.
Christina Aguilera
2/5
I’m sorry that was just too much Christina Aguilera all at once
The Sonics
5/5
I had a great time with this album. Bangers the lot of them.