1001 Albums Summary

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671
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3.44
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129
5-Star Albums
39
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Black Metal
Venom
5 2.47 +2.53
Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
5 2.92 +2.08
Truth And Soul
Fishbone
5 2.96 +2.04
Reign In Blood
Slayer
5 2.97 +2.03
Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
5 2.98 +2.02
Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
5 3.02 +1.98
Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
Spirit
5 3.03 +1.97
Kimono My House
Sparks
5 3.06 +1.94
No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
5 3.07 +1.93
Bandwagonesque
Teenage Fanclub
5 3.07 +1.93

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
1 3.72 -2.72
Play
Moby
1 3.45 -2.45
xx
The xx
1 3.35 -2.35
Teen Dream
Beach House
1 3.26 -2.26
Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
1 3.21 -2.21
Screamadelica
Primal Scream
1 3.16 -2.16
Dig Your Own Hole
The Chemical Brothers
1 3.11 -2.11
Central Reservation
Beth Orton
1 3.05 -2.05
Sister
Sonic Youth
1 3.01 -2.01
Better Living Through Chemistry
Fatboy Slim
1 2.98 -1.98

Artists

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Led Zeppelin 5 5
David Bowie 8 4.63
Radiohead 3 5
Beatles 3 5
Nirvana 3 5
Black Sabbath 3 5
Beastie Boys 3 5
Metallica 3 5
The Doors 3 4.67
Michael Jackson 3 4.67
Yes 3 4.67
The White Stripes 2 5
Manic Street Preachers 2 5
Miles Davis 2 5
Rush 2 5
The Clash 2 5
Stevie Wonder 2 5
Kendrick Lamar 2 5
Jimi Hendrix 2 5
Oasis 2 5
The Smiths 3 4.33
Deep Purple 3 4.33

Least Favorites

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
The Fall 3 1
The xx 2 1
Sonic Youth 5 1.8
Happy Mondays 2 1.5
Everything But The Girl 2 1.5
The Chemical Brothers 2 1.5
Fatboy Slim 2 1.5
Tim Buckley 3 2

Controversial

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ArtistRatings
Fleetwood Mac 2, 5
Public Image Ltd. 1, 4
Bruce Springsteen 5, 2, 5
U2 3, 5, 2, 5

5-Star Albums (129)

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Popular Reviews

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu

When this bands experiments work, then this is truly fantastic. When they don't, it's unlistenable. An interesting listen to say the least. Can't say I'm going to be coming back to this one, but I'd rather hear this than something polished and boring.

Ramones by Ramones

14 songs that blaze by in less than a half an hour. Haters will say all the songs sound the same and that they only use 3 chords, but it's over before that becomes an issue. God bless The Ramones.

Kollaps by Einstürzende Neubauten

I'm going to give this 2 stars for the sheer audacity of releasing this for public consumption. It normally would be an easy 1 star, but it made me laugh a few times so I got some enjoyment out of it.

1-Star Albums (39)

All Ratings (671)

The Bends by Radiohead
Oct 20 2024

What a great way to start off this challenge.

War by U2
Oct 21 2024

Other than the singles, not much here really stood out.

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Oct 23 2024

This was a pleasant surprise. Never heard of this before I started this challenge. Will definitely listen to Mike some more.

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Oct 25 2024
Eagles by Eagles
Oct 26 2024
1977 by Ash
Nov 03 2024
Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Nov 07 2024
Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Nov 13 2024
Be by Common
Nov 15 2024
25 by Adele
Nov 24 2024
Pump by Aerosmith
Nov 25 2024
Debut by Björk
Nov 29 2024
Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
Dec 08 2024

Nice background music for driving around on a Monday morning. Can't see myself really going back to it, but it was pleasant enough.

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Dec 09 2024

I like it when the Doors go fully blues rock. This album rules.

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Dec 11 2024

My second Simon & Garfunkel album. I think I'll stick with the greatest hits

At Budokan by Cheap Trick
Dec 12 2024

The energy is great and the guys sound like they're having fun. I need to listen to more Cheap Trick.

Central Reservation by Beth Orton
Dec 13 2024

This reminds me of Natalie Merchant. I hate Natalie Merchant.

Pretenders by Pretenders
Dec 14 2024

Yeah, I just don't get the hype.

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Dec 15 2024

I think In My Time Of Dying is slept on. That's all I can really add to the discussion. Zeppelin rules.

Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith
Dec 16 2024

A nice slice of 70's hard rock. These guys were pretty great back in the day.

Harvest by Neil Young
Dec 17 2024

I seem to get these low key chilled out folksy albums on rainy days. I'm not complaining cause this is great.

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Dec 19 2024

These harmonies? *chefs kiss*

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Dec 20 2024

Really loved Take Five and Blue Rondo. The rest is good background music.

Solid Air by John Martyn
Dec 23 2024

Stuff like this is why I signed up for this site. Never heard of this guy before. Absolutely loving it. It's jazzy, folksy and a little weird.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Dec 24 2024

That perfect mix of heavy and melodic that just speaks to me. Layne and Jerry's harmonies are just insane.

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Dec 25 2024

This is decent. Other than the title track and Distant Lover, not much stands out but I don't think this is the kind of record for intense in depth listening if you get my drift. (It's for boning)

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Dec 29 2024

Some brutally honest lyrics and excellent songwriting. Hooks for days.

Arular by M.I.A.
Dec 30 2024

Is that.... Sanford and Son?

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Dec 31 2024

If you're making a list of the top 50 rock songs of the 2000s, like 3 of them are on this album.

Pieces Of The Sky by Emmylou Harris
Jan 01 2025

It's always nice when Emmylou shows up to like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or the Grammys to do some tribute cause he voice is great. This album is fine. I dunno, I'm just not really a country guy.

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods
Jan 03 2025

A fun little nugget of 60s nonsense.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
Jan 04 2025

The musicianship is very good, but none of these songs really stand out and excite me all that much. I like some of their songs, but none of them are on this album.

Scott 4 by Scott Walker
Jan 05 2025

Love his voice and the orchestrations.

Jan 06 2025

I don't hate this? I dunno. Some decent grooves here but nothing really great. I'm feeling nice so I guess it gets 3 stars.

Mothership Connection by Parliament
Jan 07 2025

Good lord this is funky. The levels of stank are immeasurable.

Dog Man Star by Suede
Jan 08 2025

It's very telling that my anglophile wife who loves all things britpop has never brought these guys up.

Moving Pictures by Rush
Jan 09 2025

Side A might be the greatest album side of all time. Side B ain't too shabby either. If you don't like Rush, you're suspect.

LP1 by FKA twigs
Jan 10 2025
Grace by Jeff Buckley
Jan 11 2025

Man, it's a goddamn shame he only ever got to make one record because this is gooooorgeous.

Diamond Life by Sade
Jan 13 2025

Smoother than peanut butter and almost as good.

Stardust by Willie Nelson
Jan 14 2025

This is like I'm hanging out by the campfire with some old cowboys just jamming to some tunes. Legitimately surprised by how much I am enjoying this.

London Calling by The Clash
Jan 15 2025

What else can I say that hasn't been said by a million others? This album is a goddamn masterpiece and I'm jealous of anyone who gets to hear it for the first time.

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
Jan 17 2025

Cheesy 80's hair metal is definitely a guilty pleasure of mine, but I've never been a Bon Jovi guy cause I grew up in the 90's when they were a shitty adult contemporary band for moms. I'll stick with Twisted Sister.

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
Jan 20 2025

I really didn't care for this. All the songs just kind of rambled and went nowhere and I got sick of his vocals.

Jan 22 2025

This is slightly less awful than the other Fall album I've gotten on this site. Does anyone actually like this or is it just a hipster irony thing? "You don't get it, maaaaan. It's actually supposed to be unlistenable garbage."

Horses by Patti Smith
Jan 23 2025

Patti Smith is cooler than you

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu
Jan 24 2025

When this bands experiments work, then this is truly fantastic. When they don't, it's unlistenable. An interesting listen to say the least. Can't say I'm going to be coming back to this one, but I'd rather hear this than something polished and boring.

OK Computer by Radiohead
Jan 25 2025

I keep thinking about what I can say about this that hasn't been said a million times. This is an undisputed classic.

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes
Jan 26 2025

Kinda forgot about these guys since I don't listen to the radio much anymore. Solid rock band right here.

Kollaps by Einstürzende Neubauten
Jan 27 2025

I'm going to give this 2 stars for the sheer audacity of releasing this for public consumption. It normally would be an easy 1 star, but it made me laugh a few times so I got some enjoyment out of it.

In Utero by Nirvana
Jan 28 2025

It's a shame that Kurt couldn't get the help he needed, but as far as final albums, this one is pretty hard to beat.

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
Jan 29 2025

Sounds like a jam session. Not exactly something I'm clamoring to listen to on repeat, but it's fine enough.

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
Jan 30 2025

This is just delightful. Everyone involved in thus sounds like they had a blast and you can hear it in the recording.

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos
Feb 01 2025

Never been a fan of Clayton's solo work but when he's collaborating with a band such as Cream or the guys on this project, he shines. Also, the lore behind this album is great too with the whole Harrison/Boyd/Clapton love triangle drama. So yeah, this is a good one.

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan
Feb 02 2025

Miss Sullivan is from Philly, so this is automatically good. Dudes who don't like this can't find the clit.

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Feb 04 2025

This band was a mainstay during my brief indie rock phase in my mid to late 20s. It's still great.

Beautiful Freak by Eels
Feb 05 2025

Novacaine For The Soul was a medium sizes hit in the 90s and after listening to this album I can see why they are a one hit wonder.

S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things
Feb 06 2025

The Beatles on crack (I mean that as a compliment)

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley
Feb 07 2025

Average 60's psych/folk album. I prefer his son.

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Feb 08 2025

It sounds like royalty free background music on youtube videos. It's fine and I think DJ Shadow is talented, but I don't see what all the fuss is about.

More Specials by The Specials
Feb 09 2025

Plot twist... it's turns out I like Ska.

World Clique by Deee-Lite
Feb 10 2025

Groove Is In The Heart is an all time banger and makes this a 3 out of 5. Otherwise, it's 90s club music so not really my thing.

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Feb 11 2025

I don't know what it means to "choogle" but if Mr. Fogerty insists, I'm gonna keep on doing it. Just the kind of pure, no bullshit blues rock that is timeless.

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Feb 12 2025

I think it's funny that the guy who signed them only heard "Trouble Every Day" and thought they were a straight up blues band.

Third by Portishead
Feb 13 2025
Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Feb 14 2025

Typical messy mid 60s album (but in a good way). I've been sleeping on these guys apparantly.

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Feb 15 2025

I'd imagine Marvin would quite a lot to say about stuff that's going on nowadays. What's going on indeed.

Supa Dupa Fly by Missy Elliott
Feb 16 2025

For a classic hip hop album, there isn't as much rapping as I remember. Anyway, I liked this a lot. Timbaland was unstoppable at this point as a producer.

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Feb 17 2025

It's Stevie Wonder. Of course it's amazing.

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Feb 19 2025

This is pretty good if you can tune out Anthony Kiedas. Luckiest son of a bitch in rock and roll history.

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Feb 20 2025

One of those "I vaguely remember hearing about these guys back in the 90's" acts that this site seems to have a lot of. Sometimes you get something good, sometimes you get something bad. This is one of the good ones.

Reign In Blood by Slayer
Feb 21 2025

Slaaaaaaayyeeeeeeeeer!!!!!!! This album just kicks your ass efficiently for 28 minutes straight. Thrash distilled to its purest essence.

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Feb 22 2025

It's so weird that this guy does scores for prestige dra.a films now, but it kind of makes sense when you listen to this. This is basically just a soundtrack to Trent Reznors self destruction. I'm glad Trent was able to get out of it alive unlike a lot of musicians of that era.

Our Aim Is To Satisfy by Red Snapper
Feb 23 2025

Yeah, this definitely sounds like it came out in the year 2000. I'm just not into Electronica.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Feb 24 2025

Mr. Blue Sky is one of my favorite songs. Absolutely always brightens up my day no matter how shitty the world is when I hear it. That being said, this album would be great if it were a single instead of a double.

The Slim Shady LP by Eminem
Feb 25 2025

Eminem really is talented. It's just a shame 90% of his output is corny edge lord shit. I was definitely the target demographic for this when it came out (15/16 year old white boy from the suburbs) but even back then I didn't vibe with it.

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Feb 26 2025

I feel like I should be in a shitty dive bar somewhere listening to this, but I'm stuck at work.

Fred Neil by Fred Neil
Feb 27 2025

This sounds like about 20 other albums I've heard on this list. Nothing really that special.

Feb 28 2025

I never knew quite where this was going from song to song which is the highest compliment I can give an album. I love an album with variety and this certainly delivered. These guys should have been way bigger than they were.

The Band by The Band
Mar 02 2025

The Band? More like The BLAND.

The Specials by The Specials
Mar 03 2025

Perfect tunes for chilling on a Sunday afternoon.

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Mar 04 2025
Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Mar 05 2025

11 minute version of I Heard It Through The Grapevine? Let's fucking gooooooooo!!!!

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Mar 06 2025

Solid mid 60s soul record.

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Mar 08 2025

I think the marketing and universe created around this is much more interesting than the actual music.

Smash by The Offspring
Mar 09 2025

Kind of sounds like if Weird Al made a song making fun of punk music. It's okay, I guess. I've always thought they were a novelty joke band.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Mar 10 2025

Easily in my top 10 and probably top 5 albums. Perfection from front to back.

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Mar 11 2025

When he said "snot running down his nose" I really felt that.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Mar 12 2025

Thanks Tony, Ozzy, Geezer and Bill for inventing heavy metal, the greatest music genre known to man.

Mar 14 2025

Cut Your Hair is a decent track. I'm just bored and unimpressed by the rest. They're not doing anything that wasn't done much better by the Pixies or Weezer.

Green by R.E.M.
Mar 16 2025

God, these Mike Mills backup vocals are transcendent.

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Mar 17 2025

I dunno. I thought given the background behind this album and all the crazy shit this guy did I would either get something really weird like Captain Beefheart or some beautiful lost gem like Nick Drake or something. I get a run of the mill mid 60s folk rock album. Meh.

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Mar 19 2025

Adult contemporary bullshit.

Haunted Dancehall by The Sabres Of Paradise
Mar 20 2025

This sounds like my ass after I've had too much taco bell. None of these songs are interesting enough to listen to for 45 seconds, let alone for 8 minutes. I feel like this site is punishing me for giving me some actual good music last week. Proof that not everything was good in the 90s.

I Against I by Bad Brains
Mar 21 2025

This was exactly what I needed to hear today. I've been sleeping on these guys.

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Mar 22 2025

It's awesome and insane that these same four dudes made St. Peppers like three years later.

Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Mar 23 2025
Superunknown by Soundgarden
Mar 24 2025

Black Hole Sun is easily one of the top 100 songs ever written.

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Mar 25 2025

Name another group that can do hip-hop, hardcore punk and 70's funk instrumentals on one album. Beastie Boys will forever be my shit.

Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers
Mar 27 2025

I didn't do drugs and go to raves in the 90's, so I hate this crap.

Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart
Mar 28 2025

This actually isn't bad. Probably because Ronnie Wood and other members of The Faces were involved pretty heavily. Still, much better than expected.

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Mar 29 2025

Blues perfection. They just sounded like they were having a great time recording it.

Alien Lanes by Guided By Voices
Mar 30 2025

This sounds like the bonus disc to an albums 30th anniversary deluxe edition. The work in progress songwriting demos.

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
Apr 01 2025

The first song is a masterpiece and then the rest of disc one is good. However, this album reaches masterpiece status on the second disc.

Apr 02 2025

Man, Peter Gabriel just makes everything better, doesn't he? Also, Phil Collins is a badass drummer.

Devil Without A Cause by Kid Rock
Apr 03 2025

Yeah. I admit it. I used to listen to this in high school. I still know a lot of the words, too. Objectively I know it's trash and I'm embarrassed I ever liked it, but the slight nostalgia I feel for it won't let me give it a lower grade than 2 stars. P.S. That n-word on the last track? We shouldn't be surprised that Kid has gone full MAGA.

Arrival by ABBA
Apr 04 2025

Just some perfectly produced pop songs and surprisingly proggy in parts? I dig it.

Madman Across The Water by Elton John
Apr 05 2025

I've always thought of Elton John as a "greatest hits" kind of artist and this album didn't dissuade me from that. It's solid, but I can't see myself coming back to this on a regular basis except to listen to Tiny Dancer and Levon.

We're Only In It For The Money by The Mothers Of Invention
Apr 06 2025

You either get it or you don't. This shits weird, but so am I, so it's right in my wheel house.

Cut by The Slits
Apr 07 2025
Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
Apr 08 2025

Surprisingly, given my age and my music taste, this is the first time I've actually listened to this all the way through. It's a decent nu metal record. Way overplayed back in the day which is probably why I never listened to it.

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Apr 09 2025
Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Apr 10 2025

This is good, but it's missing something. (Neil Young)

Sheet Music by 10cc
Apr 11 2025

This is like a less weird version of Zappa. I dig it.

Apr 13 2025

The wife and I drove around today doing errands today and this was a perfect soundtrack to that. I really dug this quite a bit. It was chill but still kept me interested. A, nice discovery.

The Clash by The Clash
Apr 15 2025

Punk rock perfection.

Garbage by Garbage
Apr 16 2025

Storytime: I was hanging out with my grandmother at the mall in the 90s and I mentioned to her I wanted to buy this cd. She said "I'm not letting you buy that! It's garbage!" Needless to say, this album was very good. Grammaw got this one wrong. Miss you!

John Prine by John Prine
Apr 17 2025

Sam Stone is one of the most devastatingly sad songs of all time.

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Apr 19 2025

He made Thriller. THRILLER.

New Wave by The Auteurs
Apr 20 2025

Sounds like half the other albums I've heard on this list, but the singer this time sounds like a bad George Harrison impersonation. This list was obviously made by a bunch of middle aged British dudes.

The Cars by The Cars
Apr 22 2025

The Cars Greatest Hits Vol. 1 Literally every song is a banger.

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Apr 23 2025

Imagine this existing and choosing to listen to Drake.

First Band On The Moon by The Cardigans
Apr 24 2025

Lovefool is one of the best pop songs of the 90s and I enjoyed the cheeky Iron Man cover.

Step In The Arena by Gang Starr
Apr 25 2025

This might make me sound like a boomer, but man 90s hip hop is so much better than most of the crap that passes for hip hop nowadays.

En-Tact by The Shamen
Apr 27 2025

More shitty 90s club music. Yay!

...And Justice For All by Metallica
Apr 28 2025

Metallica at their heaviest and most technically proficient. Probably their best album even though the mix is awful. Justice For Jason!

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Apr 30 2025
Survivor by Destiny's Child
May 01 2025

This didn't need to be 71 minutes long.

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
May 05 2025

This is easily a top 5 Zappa record and the best of his more jazzy instrumental based work. This and Overnite Sensation are great intros to his stuff.

So by Peter Gabriel
May 09 2025

If you don't like Sledgehammer, get help for your lack of taste

Giant Steps by The Boo Radleys
May 14 2025

Another decent album that sounds like half of the other ones on this list, but they kept it weird enough to keep me interested the entire running time.

Fuzzy Logic by Super Furry Animals
May 15 2025

I'm about 200 albums in and at least a quarter of them have been some version of this.

Arise by Sepultura
May 16 2025

Finally, some fucking metal!

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
May 17 2025

Cut maybe 3 or 4 songs from this and you got a 5 star album.

Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
May 18 2025

Just pure noise and fun. If you don't like this then you're a boring person.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
May 20 2025

Imagine making a song so badass that the army throws your mom out of a window.

California by American Music Club
May 21 2025

The one song that was semi interesting got cut off on the YouTube video of the album. Its not on spotify and frankly, no big loss.

Arc Of A Diver by Steve Winwood
May 22 2025

This is for boring people who think mayonnaise is spicy and Phil Collins is a little too hardcore.

Clandestino by Manu Chao
May 23 2025

I loved how all the tracks flowed together. Totally going to play this around Trump supporters I know to make them angry.

Metallica by Metallica
May 24 2025

I think it's pretty funny that I'm getting this album today since I'm seeing them in concert tonight. Anyways, lots of "real" metal heads complain about this album but there's a reason why this is one of the best selling albums of all time. It's a fantastic album and probably the perfect introduction to Metallica and therefore the genre of metal as a whole.

May 25 2025

God, this guy was just a massive talent. Freedom 90 is forever a bop, but the rest of this record is just gorgeous. When's volume 2 coming out?

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
May 26 2025

It's a damn shame. This album is great and it feels like she was just getting started.

1984 by Van Halen
May 27 2025

All these classic DLR era Van Halen albums are like 30 minutes long. More 30 minute albums please.

Pacific Ocean Blue by Dennis Wilson
May 29 2025

Decent singer songwriter album from the 70s. Harmonies sound beautiful (obviously) and some interesting instrumental arrangements here and there. I don't think this would be as well regarded as it seems if a beach boy wasn't involved but it was a nice rainy day driving around album.

Rum Sodomy & The Lash by The Pogues
May 30 2025

This is Irish as fuck which means it's automatically good.

Treasure by Cocteau Twins
Jun 01 2025

I like their later stuff better, but Elizabeth Fraser could sing the phone book and make it sound good.

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith
Jun 06 2025

If I go to a barbecue joint and I hear this on the speakers, I know the food is going to be spectacular.

Fly Or Die by N.E.R.D
Jun 08 2025

Everything that sucked about early 2000s music in one album.

Music by Madonna
Jun 09 2025

Madonna is much more of a singles artist than an album artist and none of the singles from this album were particularly great. Why the fuck is this album on the list? Stick with the compilations.

Marquee Moon by Television
Jun 10 2025

Man, I'm a sucker for a 10 minute epic.

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Jun 11 2025

Really dug the first side but it kind of lost steam after that. One of those stereotypical messy double albums that would have been much better as a single album.

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Jun 12 2025

Some really cool arrangements on here. This was a nice chill listen.

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Jun 13 2025

R.I.P. Mr. Wilson.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Jun 14 2025

This album rules, obviously, but you gotta try to find DLRs isolated vocals on youtube. Shit's hilarious.

Graceland by Paul Simon
Jun 15 2025

I just couldn't stop smiling and bobbing my head the entire time listening to this.

The Score by Fugees
Jun 17 2025

A prime example of how great 90's hip hop was. Probably don't need 3 remixes of Fu-Gee-La, though.

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix
Jun 18 2025

This came out about 6 months after Are You Experienced. Insane.

Ray Of Light by Madonna
Jun 20 2025

Madonna in her hippie dippie "I'm not religious, just spiritual" era. Probably the best of the 3 albums I've gotten from her doing this challenge.

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Jun 21 2025

Goddamn, I love the blues.

Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers
Jun 23 2025

What if The Doors played punk rock?

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth
Jun 25 2025

These guys aren't bad when they actually try.

Music From The Penguin Cafe by Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Jun 26 2025

I'm a gigantic slut for weird shit and string sections. This is right up my alley.

Ingenue by k.d. lang
Jun 27 2025

It took me a couple of tracks to warm up to this, but by track 3 I was a believer. Her voice is sooooooooo good.

Heroes by David Bowie
Jun 28 2025

Finally! My first Bowie album of the challenge! Heroes (the song) is my favorite Bowie song and one of my favorite songs of all time. The album itself is very good too, but man that song is something special .

Rio by Duran Duran
Jun 29 2025

So many other bands of that era were doing much better versions of this, but they were really handsome so....

Blood And Chocolate by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jun 30 2025

A fine record, but nothing really here blew my mind like some of his other stuff.

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Jul 01 2025

Badass riffs and badass beards. Sometimes you gotta turn your brain off and just enjoy some dumb dad rock.

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer
Jul 02 2025

Not quite the true birth of heavy metal like some have said, but a very important early influence. Just nasty, loud blues rock.

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Jul 03 2025

I did my involuntary stank face for a good chunk of this one.

21 by Adele
Jul 05 2025

Phenomenal voice and great songs. Sometimes people sell boatloads of albums because of their undeniable talent.

Jul 06 2025

This guy was in Are We There Yet? and that just cracks me up for some reason given the lyrical content on display here.

Opus Dei by Laibach
Jul 07 2025

This is just Bowser Castle music with a German dude talking over it. Also, half the songs are also somehow queen covers? This is garbage and probably racist.

Nevermind by Nirvana
Jul 08 2025

I mean, it's Nevermind. It's an easy 5 stars.

Headquarters by The Monkees
Jul 09 2025

Decent little mid 60's record. The Monkees were actually a decent group. This sounds like Rubber Soul outtakes.

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure
Jul 10 2025

The vocals are really mixed weirdly on this. You can barely even make them out on some of the songs. That being said, A Forest is a top 5 Cure track.

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors
Jul 11 2025

You can't fool me. This is a prog rock album. Indie, my ass. By the way, that's a good review.

Pink Flag by Wire
Jul 13 2025

Some good songs on here, but a lot of short, half finished ones. Some of the shorter ones could have been developed more. Still a good time, though.

Kimono My House by Sparks
Jul 14 2025

Randomly watching that documentary about these guys one night is one of the best music discovery decisions I have ever made. They have so many great songs and albums over a very long and prolific career and this is probably the best place to start

Hotel California by Eagles
Jul 15 2025

Joe Walsh=cool Don Henley=lame Therefore the Eagles average out to meh.

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jul 19 2025

This is my first experience with a Nick Cave album. It was fine. Decent background music. I didn't feel it's length.

Black Metal by Venom
Jul 20 2025

This is a very good album and a very important influence to a lot of the early thrash and death metal bands. Yes, it's a little silly but so is a lot of the crap on this site that people fawn over. It's an easy 4 star album that I'm giving 5 stars to because of a lot of the anti-metal snobbery on display.

No Other by Gene Clark
Jul 21 2025

Albums like this are why I do this challenge. This album is beautiful.

Foo Fighters by Foo Fighters
Jul 22 2025

Dave Grohl attempts to make his very own Nirvana album and instead makes a middle of the road radio rock album. It's aggressively fine.

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Jul 24 2025

RIP Ozzy Osbourne. Personally, I think Master of Reality is a much more essential album than this one, but you can't go wrong with any of the first 6 Sabbath albums. (and the Dio era stuff, too)

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye
Jul 25 2025

I wish this album was as interesting as it's lore. Just a very meandering affair.

Bluesbreakers by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Jul 27 2025

Well played blues that's missing the "stank" that you get with the really good shit. Another example of Eric Clapton being great only when he's in a supporting role.

Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
Jul 29 2025

This is very pleasant background music. Put this on at a wine and cheese party and you're good to go.

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Jul 30 2025

Much more experimental and Zappa-ish than I was expecting. Definitely will check out some more from this guy.

Dear Science by TV On The Radio
Jul 31 2025

I was really into this album back in the day when I was dabbling in the indie hipster stuff that was popular at the time. This one still holds up fairly well.

My Generation by The Who
Aug 02 2025

The Who are like the one band of "classic rock" canon that I just never vibed with. I never outright hated them, but I'd rather listen to Zeppelin, The Stones, The Beatles or even Bad Company over this any day. Plus, the James Brown and Bo Diddley covers on this thing are laughably bad.

Queens of the Stone Age by Queens Of The Stone Age
Aug 03 2025

I would easily swap this out for Songs For The Deaf. That albums the real deal.

Dare! by The Human League
Aug 04 2025

Don't You Want Me is such a classic. The restvof the album is fine.

Take Me Apart by Kelela
Aug 06 2025

She's got a great voice but like most Electronica stuff, it all sounds the same. 3 tracks in and I know what I'm getting.

Aug 08 2025

I was fully expecting to hate this since I despise this techno stuff, but this is actually pretty decent.

The Only Ones by The Only Ones
Aug 10 2025

Track one is just awful. His vocals don't work for these slower tracks. The album does get better, but there isn't much here to recommend overall. Just because it's a British punk album from 1978 means it's worthy of inclusion on the list.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Aug 12 2025

Maybe the best rock album of the 21st century if you don't count metal releases

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Aug 16 2025

Great musicianship, killer vocals, lots of bangers, amazing album covers and incredible live. Maiden is easily a top 10 band for me.

The College Dropout by Kanye West
Aug 20 2025

I just can't believe the same dude who made these songs is now a Hitler praising edgelord. God, what a waste. What the hell happened, Kanye?

The Rising by Bruce Springsteen
Aug 21 2025

I really love the title track, but this album is overall way too "adult contemporary" for my taste. Not helping the fact is how damn long it is.

Kenza by Khaled
Aug 22 2025

I enjoyed this. Lots of great funky grooves. Like a lot of albums from the CD era it's probably about 15-20 minutes too long, though. Throw this on at your next family function to piss off your MAGA relatives.

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Aug 23 2025

WOOOOOOOO!!!! All hail the TRUE king of Rock and Roll.

Sea Change by Beck
Aug 25 2025

Serious Beck is not really my thing. I prefer nonsense Beck.

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Aug 26 2025

Maturity is realizing that Disco does NOT suck.

Aug 27 2025

This album goes from prog to pop to proto metal to dixieland jazz and everything else in between and they do it all so well. Amazing band and amazing album.

Peter Gabriel 3 by Peter Gabriel
Aug 28 2025

I was lucky enough to see Mr. Gabriel a couple years back on his last tour and he ended the set with Biko. It was amazing.

The Man Who by Travis
Aug 31 2025

This is the music they play in late 90s teen comedies when the main character is sad and having problems with his girlfriend.

Actually by Pet Shop Boys
Sep 03 2025

It's A Sin is an all time banger. Unfortunately the rest of the album pales on comparison.

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Sep 04 2025

Just because this has the occasional guitar riff doesn't mean it's not shitty 90s club music. What a waste of an objectively badass band name.

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Sep 05 2025

Basically what I would imagine French Industrial music to sound like.

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Sep 06 2025

Man, these dudes went hard back in the day.

1989 by Taylor Swift
Sep 07 2025

Standard adult contemporary radio fare. People act like she's the second coming of christ but her lyrics are middle school poetry at best. I just don't get the hype. My niece loves her, though, so I'll give this a 2.

Woodface by Crowded House
Sep 08 2025

I didn't know that weather song is by them, so I guess they're a two hit wonder. Anyways, this was a decent record.

Jack Takes the Floor by Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Sep 10 2025

Mine had a random Sara Vaughn song in the middle of the tracklist, which must have been a mistake on spotifys fault. Anyways, not really for me. Sounds like he was just making up songs as he went along.

Permission to Land by The Darkness
Sep 11 2025

I Believe In A Thing Called Love was a signature song of mine during my karaoke era. I could sorta hit the notes back then. I sure as hell can't hit them now. Lots of fond memories of this album. This is an easy 5 stars.

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen
Sep 12 2025

One of those rare cases where good songs are ruined by terrible production. Some of these songs would be good if they were more stripped back. Except Jazz Police. Nothing's saving that shit.

Sep 15 2025

John goes to therapy and unpacks a lot of shit. Not always a comfortable listen but that's the point.

Illmatic by Nas
Sep 16 2025

90's hip hop perfection. Plus, no dumb ass skits.

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Sep 17 2025

I'll never understand why "Hey Hey What Can I Do" was relegated to obscure b-side status but they kept "Hats Off To Roy Harper" on this. That being said, another great Zeppelin album. Lots of great acoustic stuff on side 2. Definitely paved the way for Stairway.

C'est Chic by CHIC
Sep 18 2025

Gets a bit repetitive, but you can't deny how funky it is.

Metal Box by Public Image Ltd.
Sep 19 2025

If you want to hear Johnny Rotten caterwaul over the same repetitive beat for 7 minutes, this is the album for you.

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar
Sep 20 2025

Kendrick and Tyler are pretty much the only mainstream rappers making good shit nowadays. Even a Drake feature can't ruin this.

Tommy by The Who
Sep 21 2025

I appreciate the ambition, I just don't think The Who are a versatile enough band to pull off something like this fully. Lots of bloat. Maybe if they stuck to making it a single lp?

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Sep 24 2025

Bossanova with a modern (in the year 2000 at least) twist. Not bad. That album cover is atrocious, though.

Sep 26 2025

Some of the beats are good, but man this guy has no flow. Sounds like a cheap copy of MF Doom (who, by the way, isn't even on this list)

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Sep 27 2025

So many great riffs. Possibly their best album.

Bummed by Happy Mondays
Sep 28 2025

More proof that doing drugs doesn't always inspire good music.

American Idiot by Green Day
Oct 01 2025

Got to see them do this album and Dookie live in its entirely last year. Still a fantastic album and unfortunately the title track is super timely right now.

Playing With Fire by Spacemen 3
Oct 02 2025

All these "songs" just repeat the same thing for 3 to 11 (!!!) minutes without leading up to anything interesting. What a waste of my time.

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Oct 04 2025

Typical Stones album, which means there are two or three all time great singles and a bunch of loose jams that mostly work. Probably best listened to at dive bars or rowdy barbecues.

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
Oct 05 2025

First time listening to solo Moz. Not bad but not quite up to the level of The Smiths.

The Poet by Bobby Womack
Oct 06 2025

Bobby Womack was a scoundrel and this is some scoundrel ass shit.

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones
Oct 07 2025

I never really understood the hype behind this album. It's not bad by any means, but I think the Stones have a lot better material. Would have been better as a single lp for sure.

Ragged Glory by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Oct 08 2025

I like that Fuckin Up song. It speaks to me lyrically since I'm always fucking up.

Oct 09 2025

Disc 1 (Speakboxxx) is a dirty south hip hop classic. Disc 2 (The Love Below) is Andre 3000 doing whatever the hell he wants. Two really strong albums packaged as one. It's a lot to take in at once but worth it.

Stripped by Christina Aguilera
Oct 10 2025

This is probably the most early 2000s album I've ever heard, but girl can sang. Plus, Beautiful is a legitimately great song. I enjoyed this more than I thought I would.

On The Beach by Neil Young
Oct 11 2025

I don't know about this one. I like a lot of Neil Youngs shit but this one was kinda meh. It's my 3rd or 4th Neil album so far and he's very hit or miss. I got his greatest hits cd many years back and I'll probably stick with that for the most part.

Highly Evolved by The Vines
Oct 12 2025

I bought this cd back in the day. I don't remember any of these songs except Get Free. Not bad but obviously has not stood the test of time.

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Oct 14 2025

Jimi not only reinvented the guitar, but he pushed production techniques as far as they could go in 1968. I would have loved to have seen what crazy shit he would have come up with in the 1970's and beyond. A true masterpiece like all of the Experience records.

Oct 15 2025

I'll take this over modern day bro country crap like Morgan Wallan, but with some notable exceptions, country is just not my thing.

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters
Oct 16 2025

I'm going to rate this a 2 because of that Pink Floyd cover. A light 3 otherwise.

McCartney by Paul McCartney
Oct 19 2025

This sounds like the 50th anniversary bonus deluxe box set version of an actual album. Maybe I'm Amazed is great though.

B-52's by The B-52's
Oct 20 2025
Electric by The Cult
Oct 22 2025

It's somewhat generic and that Steppenwolf cover is really bad, but this is the kind of no bullshit hard rock that scratches the dumb caveman part of my brain. I'll take this over techno any day.

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Oct 25 2025

This album is the reason why 95% of the shit I listen to exists. God bless Ozzy Osbourne and God Bless Black Sabbath.

Trio by Dolly Parton
Oct 27 2025

These 3 ladies were just made to sing together. A nice pleasant album to listen while doing Sunday errands with the Mrs.

Oct 31 2025

Fairytale of New York is one of the only Holiday songs that you can listen to all year round. Great song. The rest of this album was very good, too.

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Nov 01 2025

I think doing this challenge has made me discover that I just loved this chilled out jazz shit.

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys
Nov 02 2025

I'm still discovering old songs that are sampled on this album many years after the fact. Absolutely dense and brilliant production on this one. Lyrics are silly and dumb but also clever at the same time. A masterpiece.

Aja by Steely Dan
Nov 03 2025

Great production and musicianship. I just wish it had more soul. Peg is a bop, though.

The Next Day by David Bowie
Nov 04 2025

This was a nice surprise when it was released because we all thought he was retired. I remember even talking to my wife about a possible tour. Sadly, that's not how things played out, but I'm glad he was a creative force up until the end.

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
Nov 05 2025

90's grocery store ass album.

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett
Nov 07 2025

This one is really hard to rate. It's honestly not very good. It's very ramshackle and mostly sounds like he's making it up as he goes along. His history of mental illness obviously comes into play here and there are some good moments where his talent is able to shine through.

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Nov 08 2025

I have a feeling that the Velvets will join Bruce Springsteen and Fleetwood Mac under my "controversial artists" because this album is a 5 star classic and I've never really ever connected with the rest of their stuff. We'll see.

Nov 14 2025

Fuck yeah. Just what I needed this morning after not sleeping well last night. A top 10 metal album for sure.

Young Americans by David Bowie
Nov 15 2025

David in his coked out soul brother era. You can hear a young Luther Vandross on some of these tracks. Another solid album from one of the greats.

Let's Get Killed by David Holmes
Nov 16 2025

I guess if you made techno in the 90's you're just automatically on this list or something.

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
Nov 17 2025

I can't see this being a repeat listen, especially since it's not on streaming services and seems to only exist on cruddy YouTube uploads. But, I was doing some reading when I listened to this on a Sunday afternoon and it was perfect for that. I'll take this over all the shitty techno albums on this list any day.

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Nov 18 2025

Bon Scott AC/DC > Brian Johnson AC/DC

Modern Kosmology by Jane Weaver
Nov 19 2025

Well, this was a nice surprise. Never heard of this artist but I thoroughly enjoyed her mix of synth pop and psychedelia.

The Gilded Palace Of Sin by The Flying Burrito Brothers
Nov 20 2025

Average country album. It's not really my genre but it's decent for what it is. My Uncle was a nice stand out.

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Nov 21 2025

A lot of these songs sound like they could be in Donkey Kong Country and I absolutely mean that as a compliment.

Slayed? by Slade
Nov 23 2025

Standard 70s hard rock. I guess their gimmick is that they spell their songs wrong. Not bad, but I don't think this will be in rotation too much.

Liquid Swords by GZA
Nov 24 2025

I love the early Wu-Tang releases because of how grimy and raw the production. It's like a 70's grind house flick for your ears.

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Nov 25 2025

Debut albums don't get too much better than this. I wish they could have kept it up instead of imploding, but we got this and the Illusion records out of the deal at least.

A Little Deeper by Ms. Dynamite
Nov 26 2025

Dollar store Mary J. Blige. The lyrics are corny and oftentimes preachy. I don't know why it's listed under electronica on this site when the only thing this has in common with electronica is that it's terrible.

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Nov 28 2025

One of Bowies best.

The Healer by John Lee Hooker
Nov 29 2025

I was worried when I listened to the first track and I thought it was going to be an awful album because that chintzy 80's production just doesn't work for John's vocals. Thankfully, it got much better. The last few tracks where it's just John and not guest stars are really good. Unfortunately, a lot of these older blues artists were basically releasing singles instead of actual albums during their peak periods, so they've been represented on this list by later output that doesn't show them at their best.

Raw Power by The Stooges
Nov 30 2025

Detroit rock and roll at it's finest. Raw Power is the perfect name for this. This site directed me to the Iggy mix for this album and that seems to be the right choice. Also, this album is only 34 minutes which is perfection. Get you in, get you out.

Ocean Rain by Echo And The Bunnymen
Dec 01 2025

Sounds like this could have been released in the 90's, not 1984. Loved the orchestrations.

I realize Dylan is an important figure in music history. I just think that on a list where some important genres and artists are massively under represented, we probably don't need a Bob Dylan bootleg. This is interesting from a historical standpoint and is overall a fine performance, but Bob Dylans folk to rock evolution is already represented by albums of his on this list. At least I got to annoy my wife with my Dylan impression all day.

Made after the backlash to their experimental 90's period, this album was supposed to be a return to form for U2. What it really is is a safe, watered version of U2. People ate it up at the time, but this is no one's favorite U2 album unless you're boring. They've just coasted since then. Stick with Achtung Baby and everything before.

Lost Souls by Doves
Dec 06 2025

This kind of reminds me of a less proggy version or Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson. Never heard of these guys before but they'll definitely be in my rotation now.

It's Too Late to Stop Now by Van Morrison
Dec 07 2025

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. Never been a big Van Morrison guy, but his band fucking shreds and he has a lot of charisma as a front man. Guess I've been sleeping on Van.

Soul Mining by The The
Dec 08 2025

Parts of this sound like something from the 90's and some of it has that distinctive 80's cheese factor. It's okay.

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
Dec 09 2025

The Beasties would certainly mature both musically and as people after this (as we all should) but goddamn if this album isn't a blast to listen to. They would later claim a lot of of this is satire that went over people heads, and I mostly believe that. It's loud, stupid and obnoxious and pretty much a perfect debut album.

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
Dec 10 2025

Like I said on my review of Stardust on this site, listening to Willie Nelson is like just sitting by the fire with a bunch of old cowboys singing songs and telling stories. This is exactly what country music can and should be.

Dirty by Sonic Youth
Dec 11 2025

I'm glad so many of the bands I love were able to hear this and have it influence them cause personally I don't get it. Kim Gordon is cool, though.

I got a Sonic Youth album yesterday, and sorry hipsters, I prefer this. It's not exactly groundbreaking stuff, but it's fun and it's okay to have some fun every so often. Probably don't need the endless Ben Stiller outro, though.

Dec 13 2025

I guess they did other stuff than the Breakfast Club soundtrack. Not a bad little synth pop record.

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down by The Dandy Warhols
Dec 15 2025

Standard 90s alt rock album with a bit of a spacy twist. Like a lot of albums of the CD era it's about 15 minutes too long. I dunno. I liked a couple tracks.

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Dec 16 2025

There are some days that i prefer this one to Thriller. This has that smooth 70's production that I just love. Quincy Jones was a genius and Michael was insanely talented. Plus, I'm pretty sure this was made before he started molesting children so that's a plus.

Drunk by Thundercat
Dec 17 2025

This was a fun listen. Thundercats is obviously a beast on the bass and I enjoyed hearing random guest shots from Michael McDonald and Kendrick Lamar. I dig Thundercats goofy sense of humor. My only real issue is some of the tracks were really undercooked, especially the shorter ones. Probably would be a great album to get stoned to if I did that kind of thing.

Ramones by Ramones
Dec 18 2025

14 songs that blaze by in less than a half an hour. Haters will say all the songs sound the same and that they only use 3 chords, but it's over before that becomes an issue. God bless The Ramones.

Machine Head by Deep Purple
Dec 19 2025

I'm a sucker for a good riff/guitar solo and this album is FILLED to the brim with them.These guys truly don't get the love they deserve. They're more than just Smoke On The Water.

Dec 20 2025

No wonder they thought they were The Beatles. If I wrote songs these good, I'd think I was John Lennon, too.

Butterfly by Mariah Carey
Dec 21 2025

Another artist that is better served with a greatest hits collection as opposed to an album. Just samey sounding cheesy ballads abound. The Prince cover is awful. Also, she was getting to the point where she was just doing too much of the whisper singing.

Dec 22 2025

These guys are very talented, but man, 43 songs is a LOT. They're all very short, though, so if you aren't into the current song, just wait. Bonus for giving us the theme song for Jackass.

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk
Dec 23 2025

So ahead of it's time, especially now that people are literally using AI to make music.

Connected by Stereo MC's
Dec 24 2025

Another in a long series of albums that probably sounded great at raves in Manchester in the 90's but otherwise are not good. I'll give it 2 stars because none of the songs are egregiously long and it's almost Christmas, so I'm feeling generous.

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Dec 25 2025

Decent 60's psych record. Can't say I'll ever put this one on again, but it was over in 28 minutes so I can't complain.

Sister by Sonic Youth
Dec 26 2025

Like, Sonic Youth just has to be an elaborate prank, right? There's no way that a bunch of music critics didn't get together to convince everyone that this crap is actually good over a few drinks late one night as joke.

Tellin’ Stories by The Charlatans
Dec 27 2025

(insert obscure British indie rock band here) sounds just like (insert obscure British indie rock band here)

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Dec 28 2025

Great riffs and vibes. Makes me want to hang out at a shitty dive bar and drink some cheap beer.

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
Dec 29 2025

I'm normally a big prog guy and I appreciate the difficulties that Mr. Wyatt was dealing with around this time with his accident and all. This just wasn't for me though. A bit too abstract.

Dec 30 2025

A bit more lushly orchestrated than their other stuff. Shame that this is their final album because I think they were going in an interesting direction. As far as final albums, this is definitely one of the better ones.

The Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers
Dec 31 2025

Actually, I'm pretty sure plenty of people considered Pablo Picasso an asshole.

Rust In Peace by Megadeth
Jan 01 2026

One of the greatest metal albums of all time if you can get past Dave's voice.

2112 by Rush
Jan 02 2026

Man, I love a side long prog epic.

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
Jan 03 2026

Man, I absolutely loved this. They're like a slightly more punk rock version of the Stones. And look at that album cover. These guys just exude coolness. This is the kind of no bullshit rock and roll that I love and discovering music like this is exactly why I signed up for this challenge.

Punishing Kiss by Ute Lemper
Jan 04 2026

Man, this is a bummer. I really love the musical arrangements and I wish they had someone like Kate Bush or Bjork singing. It just sounds like bad musical theater. 2 stars just because of the arrangements.

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
Jan 05 2026

First time listening to Mr. Monk. He has indeed earned such a badass name.

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Jan 06 2026

Bowie's first true masterpiece. The first of many.

Jan 07 2026

I miss when Kanyes antics were interrupting pop stars at stupid award shows and not nazi edgelord shit. The music was much better.

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Jan 08 2026

The more Stones albums I get, the more I'm convinced that they are a better singles band than an album band.

Basket of Light by Pentangle
Jan 09 2026

Sounds like something I would hear at the ren faire and since I'm a huge fucking dork I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Jan 10 2026

There's only 3 songs on this record, but all 3 of them rule, so easy 5 stars. Prog is awesome.

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Jan 11 2026

Just a great rock and roll record. Mr. Costello has a ton of albums on here. Maybe too many? But this one for sure belongs on any serious great album list.

Fishscale by Ghostface Killah
Jan 12 2026

Wu Tang is forever.

Country Life by Roxy Music
Jan 14 2026

I've been sleeping on Roxy Music apparently.

Songs Of Love And Hate by Leonard Cohen
Jan 15 2026

A good poet for sure, but musically, not really for me. People who cover him usually do a great job.

System Of A Down by System Of A Down
Jan 16 2026

Like most, I prefer Toxicity, but goddamn if this isn't a stellar debut.

Histoire De Melody Nelson by Serge Gainsbourg
Jan 17 2026

This is just a gross French dude talking over some bad 70s porn music. Apparantly it's about underage girls, too. Yuck.

KE*A*H** (Psalm 69) by Ministry
Jan 18 2026

I definitely wasn't cool enough to listen to this in the 90s.

Jan 19 2026

Typical 90s one hit wonder album. 1 decent song I half remember and about 50 minutes of filler and garbage. They did a decent job with the Beatles cover so I give it a 2.

Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Jan 20 2026

I'm just a sucker for these jangly guitar 80s sad boy bands.

Live! by Fela Kuti
Jan 21 2026

There's some great drumming on this record (obviously). Also, the amount of chaos Fela and Ginger probably got into when they were hanging out is probably legendary.

Ten by Pearl Jam
Jan 22 2026

Man, 1991 was an insanely good year for rock music. This is great example of that.

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales
Jan 23 2026

Saw the album cover this morning and immediately knew I wasn't going to like this. I just can't get behind techno/club music. The song with Shannon was actually decent, though. I just can't imagine anyone sitting down to listen to this for enjoyment outside of a shitty night club.

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Jan 24 2026

This just makes me want to explore dungeons and shit.

What's That Noise? by Coldcut
Jan 26 2026

Not only is this shitty 90's club music, but that dickbag from The fucking Fall is featured on a track.

Jan 27 2026

This is fine enough but I can't help but feel that it's one of those ones that seemed more important at the time and was dropped from later editions.

The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers
Jan 28 2026

Man, the Manics are just a killer rock band. They are easily one of my favorite artists I have discovered from doing this challenge.

Here Are the Sonics by The Sonics
Jan 29 2026

Lots of fun this one. If you don't like this then you're boring.

Jan 30 2026

This album is very good and Sinead was a badass who truly put her career on the line to speak up about some real shit.

Bone Machine by Tom Waits
Jan 31 2026

Listen, man. Tom Waits is like black licorice. You either hate it or you're someone like me who has impeccable taste.

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star
Feb 01 2026

I feel like some music critic 50 years ago decided these guys were good and we've just been kind of running with it. Never got the hype.

Back to Mystery City by Hanoi Rocks
Feb 02 2026

I thought this was going to be standard 80s hair metal (which to be fair, I would have been fine with) but this is really good. Even my wife who hates that shit enjoyed it. Also, fuck Vince Neil for killing the drummer.

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
Feb 05 2026

Good production but none of the songs are really making much of an impression.

Made In Japan by Deep Purple
Feb 06 2026

Some great playing on here, if a little self indulgent. But hey, it was the 70's, baby!

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Feb 08 2026

She's got great lyrics and a great voice. What's not to love?

Trans Europe Express by Kraftwerk
Feb 09 2026

It's ridiculous how ahead of their time these guys were.

Picture Book by Simply Red
Feb 10 2026

Great voice, but the music is mostly bland.

Fire Of Love by The Gun Club
Feb 12 2026

Rockabilly on steroids. This was a lot of fun.

Feb 13 2026

I remember in the 90's when MTV was trying to make techno a thing. It's laughable to me that so many albums on this list are from that shitty era where everyone thought this crap was the future of music. TWO FATBOY SLIM ALBUMS?!?! Fuck outta here. Much like the floppy disc on the album cover, this is obsolete technology that belongs in the 90's.

Public Image: First Issue by Public Image Ltd.
Feb 14 2026

I saw this when I woke up this morning and was dreading listening go it because Metal Box was so shitty. This one is actually pretty good, though! They actually wrote some songs for this one!

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Feb 15 2026

It was nice to drive around listening to this. I don't know how often I can see myself back to this, though. I'll probably stick with Legend for my Bob Marley needs.

Eternally Yours by The Saints
Feb 16 2026

Standard punk rock of it's era. The horn section on a couple of tracks helped it stand out a bit but I can't imagine going back to this.

The Yes Album by Yes
Feb 17 2026

Prog rock (and Yes especially) gets a lot of shit for being pompous and pretentious, but you can't deny the talent on display here. I don't think being able to play your instrument really well should be frowned upon and instead should be celebrated. Anyway, Yes rules.

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Feb 18 2026

Two things A. They sound like they're having an absolute blast making this record, so this is a lot of fun to listen to. B. Every band in the 90's completely ripped these guys and gal, so them not being in the rock and roll hall of fame is a tragedy.

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction
Feb 19 2026

Man, these guys would be incredible if it wasn't for Perry Farrell.

Roots by Sepultura
Feb 20 2026

Metal albums are rare on this list, so any time I get one, I'm happy. This one is particularly good. A nice fusion of Nu-Metal and Brazilian music. The percussion is insane.

Guitar Town by Steve Earle
Feb 21 2026

I think I'm just incapable of getting into country music (with very few exceptions). This is decent but I can't give it more than 3 stars because it just isn't for me.

Penthouse And Pavement by Heaven 17
Feb 22 2026

I like 80s synth pop but this is legitimately terrible and annoying.

Sulk by The Associates
Feb 24 2026

I thought I was a fan of 80s synth pop, but between this and the Heaven 17 album I got the other day, maybe I'm not. Woof.

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
Feb 25 2026

I can't relate to the lyrics about being transgender, but that's fine. Art is all about gaining a perspective different from yours. I just wish the music itself was more my thing. But bravo to Anohni for living her truth.

Searching For The Young Soul Rebels by Dexys Midnight Runners
Feb 26 2026

This was fine, but I've had 2 albums by Dexys so far and neither of them had Come On Eileen on it. Seems a bit overkill.

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell
Feb 27 2026

This was good but not as good as some of her other stuff. Seems like if they needed to cut a Joni album from the list it would be this one.

Happy Sad by Tim Buckley
Feb 28 2026

The songs are all really long and go nowhere. Dudes got a decent voice but his son is a much much better artist.

Mar 01 2026

Thankfully, this is the 3rd and final Fall album on this list. I will never have to listen to this crap ever again.

Gold by Ryan Adams
Mar 02 2026

Starts off strong with New York, New York but by the halfway point I was over it. This isn't the kind of music that does well with sprawling 70 minute albums.

Justified by Justin Timberlake
Mar 03 2026

JT was able to gaslight us as a society into not realizing how much a lame dweeb he is for like 15 years and this album was a big part of that. There's a few really solid singles on this thing that certainly helped. But once again, the dreaded CD album length curse rears it's ugly head. An hour of this is a bit much.

La Revancha Del Tango by Gotan Project
Mar 04 2026

They managed to turn a Frank Zappa song into boring elevator music. I'm almost impressed.

Mar 05 2026

Sometimes, you gotta just ignore all the hipsters and chill out and vibe to some early Coldplay. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons
Mar 06 2026

Like most country, this is absolutely gorgeous music that just does not speak to me whatsoever. I think most music obsessives go through a country phase at least once in their lives and at 43 years old, I'm beginning to think that's just not going to happen to me.

Abraxas by Santana
Mar 07 2026

Santana (not featuring Rob Thomas)

Ys by Joanna Newsom
Mar 08 2026

I listened to this as background music when I was reading and that was probably a good choice. Otherwise I didn't think I would have liked it at all.

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Mar 09 2026

It was a beautiful day here in southeast Pennsylvania, so it was the perfect day to drive around with the windows down blaring 70's boomer rock.

A Short Album About Love by The Divine Comedy
Mar 10 2026

I love the orchestrations and dudes got a great voice. It's a little cheesy, but I think that's part of the charm. And, as the title says, it's short!

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Mar 11 2026

Standard R&B of it's era. Not super groundbreaking or anything. I wish she would have lived long enough to make more albums than this and it's incredible follow up.

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Mar 12 2026

I remember not liking this one when I first heard it years ago. Turns out, I just didn't like Murder Mystery. Take that song out and this is a 5 star album.

Space Ritual by Hawkwind
Mar 13 2026

The weirdness of early Pink Floyd meets the muscle of MC5. Plus Lemmy. You can almost hear Motorhead in some of the heavier parts. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

Leftism by Leftfield
Mar 14 2026

I usually hate this stuff, but this wasn't bad.

Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams
Mar 15 2026

It's a rainy Monday morning and I'm exhausted because I saw Lamb of God last night. This album is really not the vibe today.

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Mar 16 2026

She wasn't even 20 when she made this. Amazing.

Palo Congo by Sabu
Mar 17 2026

I like the energy I just wish there were more actual songs.

Rising Above Bedlam by Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Mar 19 2026

I'm white but not this white. Even Sinead couldn't save this one.

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Mar 20 2026

I think Morning Glory is the superior album, but this rocks.

Mar 21 2026

Take On Me is an all time banger. There were a couple of other tracks I enjoyed too but nothing nearly as good as Take On Me.

Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers
Mar 22 2026

Years ago, a friend of mine from community college who has since passed away recommended this album to me. I listened to it and it didn't really resonate with me at the time. Listening to it today many years later I understand now why he loved it so much. Sometimes with music you just aren't ready for it at that particular point in your life but later on you get it. I really enjoyed this quite a bit. I hope wherever my buddy is he's got some good tunes.

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Mar 24 2026

Like, it's Led Zeppelin IV. Easily one of the greatest albums of all time. The only thing I can add to the discussion is that nobody ever talks about how well this album flows. Song order is really a lost art.

Goo by Sonic Youth
Mar 27 2026

After 5 albums, I finally got the one that has their only good song.

Djam Leelii by Baaba Maal
Mar 28 2026

Very chill. Maybe too chill? Great guitar work.

Nick Of Time by Bonnie Raitt
Mar 30 2026

Man, I hate that this came out in the 80's. If it had come out earlier or later it would be a solid blues rock album but it's buried by that syrupy cheesy 80's production.

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
Mar 31 2026

I enjoyed this quite a bit but some of the longer tracks dragged a little bit.

Winter In America by Gil Scott-Heron
Apr 01 2026

I've heard some of his spoken word stuff but this is the first time I've heard Gil sing. He's got a very nice, soulful voice and it worked well for this kind of chilled out soul/jazz. This one doesn't appear to be on any of the streaming services but it's easy to find on youtube and worth a listen.

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Apr 02 2026

He's got an amazing voice. I just think the songs are a bit too low key for me.

Ogden's Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces
Apr 03 2026

This was fun. A little silly. I think some of the negative reviewers need a little whimsy in their lives because they sound like they have gigantic sticks up their asses.

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers
Apr 04 2026

It all kind of bleeds together as one song but not in a cool prog rock way but because I literally can't differentiate between individual songs cause it all sounds the same. I'll give it 2 stars because unlike most of these shitty techno albums I get its like 45 minutes minutes instead of 75.

Apr 05 2026

Kick, Push is a certified classic. I don't think the rest of the record lives up to that one, but was a good listen overall.

Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder
Apr 06 2026

I think people throw around the word genius a bit too much when they talk about musicians, but Stevie is the real deal and this is his greatest work.

Kenya by Machito
Apr 07 2026

Albums like this is why I love this challenge. I would have never even known this existed let alone give it listen if it didn't pop up. It turns out, I love Latin jazz. Who knew?

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
Apr 09 2026

She's got a lovely voice and this is a very pleasant album to listen to. Too pleasant, really. Halfway through I was ready to put on some Cannibal Corpse or something.

Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz
Apr 10 2026

Lenny has exactly two great songs, neither of which are on this record. What we have here is vocal strain (seriously, stay in your range, dude) and 1960's musical cosplay. I give him props for playing most of the instruments I just wish the end result was better.

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
Apr 11 2026

That parade song was out of place and terrible. The rest was pretty chill though.

Celebrity Skin by Hole
Apr 12 2026

I think I prefer Live Through This. This one is a bit too polished. Still, some bangers on here.

New York Dolls by New York Dolls
Apr 13 2026

Seriously. What's more rock and roll than New York Dolls?

Talk Talk Talk by The Psychedelic Furs
Apr 14 2026

Like a lot of these new wave albums, we've got one amazing single and a bunch of forgettable non-singles. Just add Pretty In Pink and Love My Way to your 80s playlist and you're good.

Apr 15 2026

This is a great rap album. The title track goes unbelievably hard. It doesn't appear that this album is currently on streaming, but you can find it easily on youtube and its well worth the effort despite the fact there are multiple ads between each song.

Who's Next by The Who
Apr 16 2026

I've never been a big Who guy. I honestly think they're overrated. That being said, this is a great album and really the only time I ever believed the hype when it comes to these guys.

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne
Apr 17 2026

The singer has a decent voice, but once again it's another overlong boring dated techno album. This one also has a terrible Neil Young cover. I just don't get why there's do many albums like this on the list.

Parklife by Blur
Apr 18 2026

It's a shame Blur are most known in the state for a piss take on grunge music because Blur is an amazing band. So much variety on this album.

In The Wee Small Hours by Frank Sinatra
Apr 19 2026

Man, I love how beautiful these old album covers were. Works of art all of them. Love the musical arrangements on here and Frank's voice (obviously). Really sounds like late night heartbreak.

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Apr 20 2026

Sorry, hipsters, but this shit is boring. I guess moaning over sustained guitar notes works for some people but I prefer actual riffs and songs.

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Apr 21 2026

Today is 4/20 and I got this album, which is objectively hilarious. Anyway, great album. I feel like half of Bob Marleys Legend comp comes here.

Coles Corner by Richard Hawley
Apr 22 2026

Another one of those beautifully orchestrated and sung albums that I'll forget almost immediately after listening to it. Just kind of sounds all the same after a while.

This is the kind of wacky shit that I do this challenge for. What if John Coltrane did a grindcore record. Absolutely bonkers but somehow works amazingly.

Gris Gris by Dr. John
Apr 24 2026

Gambit from X-Men totally has this shit on vinyl.

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
Apr 25 2026

I appreciate that this list has a no compilation rule. The Rolling Stone list is particularly egregious in that respect. However, some artists, while very important, are much better served by a singles comp. Elvis is a clear example of this. Most of the tracks on here are perfectly fine but forgettable. The only ones I really vibed with were the hits, most of them which are technically bonus tracks. I'll stick with the greatest hits.

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey
Apr 27 2026

Steve Albini rules.

Red Dirt Girl by Emmylou Harris
Apr 29 2026

I think this would have been much better without the dated late 90s/early 2000s production. It sounds like they would have played songs from this on VH1 back in the day between Natalie Merchant and Sarah McClachlan videos.

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Apr 30 2026

Bombastic over the top rock and roll at it's finest. Paradise By The Dashboard Light is worth the price of admission alone.

Floodland by Sisters Of Mercy
May 01 2026

When I saw this album cover, I knew exactly what it would sound like and that I would probably like it a lot. I was correct on both counts.

May 02 2026

This album has fucking Free Bird on it. Come on, you know it's getting 5 stars. Rest of the album is great, too, but FREE BIRD!!!!

There's A Riot Goin' On by Sly & The Family Stone
May 03 2026

Wife: "Why is Sly yodeling at us?" Me: "Because he is high." Anyway, great album. Love how dirty it sounds and how unhinged Sly was during this period.

May 04 2026

I wish more county music was this good. He's got a great Roy Orbison quality to his voice but instead of forlorn love ballads, he's singing about outlaws and shootouts. Great stuff. Love the album cover, too.

Murder Ballads by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
May 05 2026

The Kylie Minogue duet was nice, but it's my second Nick Cave album and I'm already wondering why he has so many albums on this list.

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley
May 06 2026

Kind of a typical album of its era. Mostly forgettable doo wop and the occasional wacky cover. Stick with the greatest hits.

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
May 07 2026

Love the use of strings on several of these tracks. Really gorgeous album.

Rip It Up by Orange Juice
May 08 2026

Man, some of the reviewers on this site are fucking miserable. This was a fun listen. These guys can get a good groove going. The lead singers voice is kinda,weird, but I dunno, it worked.

american dream by LCD Soundsystem
May 09 2026

This dude wants to be David Byrne so bad. This is apparently their big comeback album. Probably should have kept this project on ice.

May 10 2026

People still pay to see her live despite the fact that she hasn't released anything in nearly 30 years and doesn't show up at half her shows for a reason. A great album. I wish she would have done more.

Fragile by Yes
May 11 2026

One of the essential prog albums. What else is there to say?

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
May 12 2026

Damn. This is funky.

Vulnicura by Björk
May 13 2026

I like a lot of Bjorks music. I think this one was a bit too minimalist for me. Seems like the kind of record you have to be in a certain head space and I'm not in that head space today.

In Rainbows by Radiohead
May 14 2026

I remember being disappointed when this came out but since it's a Radiohead album it's grown on me considerably since then.

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
May 17 2026

I just want to brag that my wife has an original US pressing of this on vinyl so How Soon Is Now is just randomly on side B. That was a nice surprise.

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
May 19 2026

Their other albums on their list didn't quite do it for me and I dismissed them as a singles band. This one was fantastic, though. They really saved the best for last.

May 20 2026

Kinda boring to be honest. Lana has one song that I really like and it isn't on here. Also, chemtrails aren't real. Everything's a conspiracy if you don't understand basic science.

High Violet by The National
May 21 2026

Boring. Can I get at least one riff?

Play by Moby
May 23 2026

Remember when Moby wrote in his book about how he had a relationship with Natalie Portman and she had to come out and say that never happened? Anyway, this shit sucks ass. It's probably a 2, but Moby is such a pretentious douchebag I'm giving it a 1.

May 25 2026

The vibes are immaculate and my man is saying a lot on this. I even sorta dug the preachy Jesus song. 70's soul goodness.

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
May 26 2026

A nice fusion of funk and salsa. My head was bobbing the entire time. I'm glad I'm doing this challenge because this would never would have crossed my path otherwise.

May 27 2026

Great production if slightly lacking in the song department. Mr. Eno was ahead of his time in many way.

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
May 28 2026
Deloused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta
May 29 2026

Insane prog with the energy of punk music and a hint of latin jazz. I have no idea what a Drunkship Of Lanterns is and I don't care. This shit rules.

Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
May 30 2026

There's a couple of bangers on here. I overall dug it but it's a movie soundtrack so I don't think you can really appreciate fully without watching the film.

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
May 31 2026

I like bluesey doors. Ray Manzarek needs better keyboards, though.

Mask by Bauhaus
Jun 01 2026

A bit too droney for me in spots

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Jun 02 2026

Sounds like they're trying to do the Sonic Youth/Pavement thing where they're trying to make their music sound like shit on purpose but J Mascis is too good of a guitar player to keep up the facade for too long. More frustrating than anything.

D by White Denim
Jun 03 2026

These dudes can definitely play but I can tell I'm going to forget this about 5 minutes after I listen to it.

Melodrama by Lorde
Jun 04 2026

This is like the Dark Side Of The Moon/Sgt. Peppers of 2010s white girl music. Absolutely love this album. Lorde set the standard for modern pop music and doesn't get nearly enough credit for it.

Bad by Michael Jackson
Jun 06 2026

A noticable step down from the quality of Off The Wall and Thriller but still pretty damn fantastic. I feel this was around the time he started being a child molester so that probably explains it.

Moby Grape by Moby Grape
Jun 07 2026

Average 60s album. Not on Qobuz fully but easy to find on youtube.

Abbey Road by Beatles
Jun 08 2026

Growing up, everyone talked about Sgt. Pepper as the ultimate album. Seems like the consensus has shifted that this is the true masterpiece and I agree. I even love Octopus Garden and Maxwells Silver Hammer.

Blackstar by David Bowie
Jun 09 2026

Even on his death bed, David was always trying new things musically. What a great end to an incredible career.

Crazysexycool by TLC
Jun 10 2026

I had no business listening to some of these songs in 5th grade.

Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
Jun 11 2026

Got some reading done while listening to this. Very chill. You kind of just let the music wash over you especially when wearing headphones. Not exactly something that's going in my rotation but I enjoyed it.

Two Dancers by Wild Beasts
Jun 12 2026

Probably would have been yet another forgettable boring indie album were it not for the vocals. Now I'm bored AND annoyed.

The Grand Tour by George Jones
Jun 14 2026

Country music lives and dies on its lyrics and these songs are are heartbreaking one minute and clever the next. George was truly one of the best.

Tical by Method Man
Jun 16 2026

M-E-T-H-O-D maaaaaaan I love these early Wu projects. Just rugged and raw. A little sloppy in places but that's part of the charm.

Ananda Shankar by Ananda Shankar
Jun 17 2026

Pretty chill stuff. I liked the cover songs.

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Jun 18 2026

Man, so many people praise this thing like it's the greatest album ever made, including a lot of artists I love. I just don't get it. There's occasionally a good riff here or there but it mostly just sounds like someone humming over white noise.

Fromohio by fIREHOSE
Jun 19 2026

This was a fun listen and short. Somewhat lacking in memorable songs but the energy makes up for it.

Suede by Suede
Jun 20 2026

Man, I'm really tiring of these forgettable britpop albums. There's some good guitar work here and there but it sounds like so much other stuff I've heard on this list.

The Doors by The Doors
Jun 21 2026

Jim Morrison is just so fucking cool. I have to rate this a 5.

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council
Jun 22 2026

It sounded like bad cruise ship music until he started randomly rapping. Absolute shit.

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye
Jun 23 2026

This definitely sounds like something people loved in 1997 and was completely forgotten by 2000.

Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub
Jun 24 2026

I grew up in the 90's, so this was right up my alley. I never even heard it before. Must have gotten overshadowed by all the other great stuff released around the same time.

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Jun 25 2026

Easily my favorite Stones album. Brown Sugar slaps even though it's problematic. Wild Horses is crushing and Moonlight Mile is gorgeous.

Jun 26 2026

R.E.M.'s masterpiece and therefore one of the greatest albums of the 90s.

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
Jun 27 2026

Side A: Decent psychedelic rock. 3/5 Side B: 17+ minutes of perfection and one of the songs that is precursor to what bands like Sabbath and Purple would perfect in just a few short years. The reason this album is on this list. 5/5 So, overall a 4/5.

Music Has The Right To Children by Boards of Canada
Jun 28 2026

I saw this was ambient electronica and was dreading it, but I actually dug this quite a bit. I liked the way they manipulated the sounds. I don't think I could listen to this all the time but I can see it being played if I need something low key. I definitely think Radiohead was influenced by this on some of their later work.

G. Love And Special Sauce by G. Love & Special Sauce
Jul 02 2026

I grew up in the Philly area in the 90's so I've had enough of this band to last a lifetime.

Nixon by Lambchop
Jul 03 2026

I like some of the arrangements especially the strings. Musically, this was pleasant. But man, those vocals are WEAK. Like not weak as in bad (except for when he tried a falsetto) just with no power or presence to them. Plus most of these songs could stand to be cut by about a minute cause they go nowhere.

Atomizer by Big Black
Jul 04 2026

Yeah, this definitely sounds like something Steve Albini would create. Great riffs and super edgy lyrics. Nice and noisy.

Bright Flight by Silver Jews
Jul 05 2026

Yet more bland boring indie rock with the most monotone vocal delivery.

461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton
Jul 06 2026

Eric is a good guitar player who does really good work with other artists. His solo stuff has always bored me, though. This album hasn't done anything to change how I feel.

Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera
Jul 07 2026

This just made me want to listen to old soul and jazz, so I guess it was effective in that way? Ain't No Other Man slaps, though. Decent white girl album. Probably didn't need to be a double.

The Sun Rises In The East by Jeru The Damaja
Jul 08 2026

Decent 90s hip hop. Not to the level of Illmatic or 36 Chambers but enjoyable nonetheless

Now I Got Worry by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Jul 09 2026

This was awesome. Like a punkier version of White Stripes. I'm mystified by some of the harsh reviews. Must suck not being fun.

Club Classics Vol. One by Soul II Soul
Jul 10 2026

Not really into club music so I give them a lot of credit for letting me know from the jump that this wasn't going to be for me. Back To Life is a banger, though.

Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention
Jul 11 2026

Man, for a folk group, these guys can shred. It's rare where I add every song on an album to my liked songs my first time listening but this is excellent.

Blur by Blur
Jul 12 2026

It's a shame that in America they're mostly known for Song when they have so much more to offer.

Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley
Jul 14 2026

Just caterwauling over shitty quasi-funk. It's really sad that this dude got to make so many albums of slop and we only got one masterpiece from his much more talented son.

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand
Jul 15 2026

This one brings me back to my 20s when in addition to metal I dabbled in hipster bands, too. This is a very solid record. Even more so than I remembered.

GREY Area by Little Simz
Jul 16 2026

Man.... this goes fucking HARD. Love her delivery and the sound of her voice. Plus, 10 tracks in 35 minutes? All killer, no filler!

Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
Jul 17 2026

These certainly are the songs of Leonard Cohen, for better or for worse. I get the appeal, just I'm more of a music over lyrics guy so he just don't really do it for me as much as some other folks. Great lyrics, but I need some riffs or something. I dunno.

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan
Jul 18 2026

Some bangers on this one. Plus, it's a little less overly slick than their later material. Decent record.

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service
Jul 19 2026

Two Bo Diddley songs and Happy Trails at the end, plus some random jamming. Really can't imagine listening to this again.

Truth And Soul by Fishbone
Jul 20 2026

Man, this slapped. Such a great mix of soul, punk and ska. "Boanin' In The Boneyard" sounds like Mario Kart and I mean that as a compliment.

Face to Face by The Kinks
Jul 23 2026

Sounds like a soundtrack to a Wes Anderson film. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've heard at least one of these tracks in his films. Anyways, decent record.

xx by The xx
Jul 24 2026

More boring indie slop. The singers sound as bored as I am. At least its only 38 minutes but it feels twice as long.

I See You by The xx
Jul 25 2026

I literally had an album by The XX yesterday, so I'm just going to copy and paste my review from yesterday: "More boring indie slop. The singers sound as bored as I am. At least its only 38 minutes but it feels twice as long."

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
Jul 26 2026

A,good variety of sounds here and those Stills/Young harmonies. I'll definitely have to check out their other two albums.

School's Out by Alice Cooper
Jul 27 2026

Alice Cooper goes full musical theater and I'm here for it.

The Sensual World by Kate Bush
Jul 28 2026

The title track and This Woman's Work are the stand outs. Also, David Gilmour.

Jul 29 2026

Tainted Love and Say Hello, Wave Goodbye are great. The rest? I dunno. I don't know if I hated Sex Dwarf or loved it.

Dance Mania by Tito Puente
Jul 30 2026

I'm a 40 something year old white dude, so my knowledge of Tito Puente extends to his guest role on The Simpsons. But, yeah, I dig this. It's getting me moving this morning.

Stephen Stills by Stephen Stills
Jul 31 2026

This was good. Love The One You're With is a classic rock radio staple for a reason. I was just missing Crosby, Nash and Young.

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Aug 02 2026

It's Paul, so it gets a little corny here and there. But the title track and Jet rule.

Viva Hate by Morrissey
Aug 03 2026

It's my third Moz album and I'll say what i said about his other solo records: It's good but it ain't The Smiths.

Pearl by Janis Joplin
Aug 04 2026

Just one of the coolest and most soulful vocalists who ever walked the face of the earth. Another sad example of someone who was just getting started before thier untimely death.

Smile by Brian Wilson
Aug 05 2026
Aug 06 2026

I'll rep 80's U2 til I die. They got kind of weird after Achtung Baby and not in a good way and became too boring and safe after their experimental period. But this is great.

Movies by Holger Czukay
Aug 08 2026

Let's get coooi in ze poooooooool

Bubble And Scrape by Sebadoh
Aug 09 2026

Sounds like they're trying to be Sonic Youth and I fucking hate Sonic Youth.

Scum by Napalm Death
Aug 10 2026

Man, some of the hipsters on this site are insufferable. If I have to listen to MULTIPLE albums by The Fall and The xx, you guys can listen to a half hour of grindcore. At best I'd probably give this a light 3 but I'm bumping it up to 4 stars out of spite. Grow up.

Penance Soiree by The Icarus Line
Aug 11 2026

This was fun. Not super original or anything but fun. Probably would have been cool to see these guys live back in the day. Some of y'all are miserable.

Killing Joke by Killing Joke
Aug 12 2026

This came out in 1980!?!?! So ahead of it's time. I can see it's influence on so many bands I listen to.

The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones
Aug 13 2026

I'm more than halfway through doing this list now, so I'm getting to the point where I've listened to a lot of albums by The Stones. This is easily their least essential album on the list. Just a bunch of competently done blues covers. Not bad but why is this on here?

The Colour Of Spring by Talk Talk
Aug 14 2026

Solid 80s new wave album with a slight amount of weirdness.

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Aug 15 2026

There isn't really much in the way of their iconic hits on this one, but there's a couple of funky jams in the first half that I dig. Albums by groups that are primarily known for their singles are tough to place on this list.

Strange Cargo III by William Orbit
Aug 16 2026

My 666th album. I was hoping it would be metal, but it isn't.

S&M by Metallica
Aug 17 2026

I love bombastic orchestral music and I love Metallica. This is a chocolate and peanut butter situation. Two awesome things combined. Probably the greatest live album of all time.

Third by Soft Machine
Aug 18 2026

This is like a jazzier version of King Crimson. I dig it.

Chris by Christine and the Queens
Aug 19 2026

About as basic as pop music gets. I opted for the English language version but this music just fades into the background so I don't think it even matters what she's saying.

Aug 20 2026

This is almost a stand up album. Tom Waits it's legitimately funny. His band is killing it. I really feel like I'm in some shitty dive bar somewhere in Vegas just listening to some drunk bastard making up songs as he goes along and I love it.

Talking Timbuktu by Ali Farka Touré
Aug 21 2026

I definitely enjoyed the more bluesy tracks most. I don't think I'm cultured enough to truly appreciate this to the level it probably deserves to be honest.

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