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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Smile Brian Wilson	5	3.06	+1.94
The Köln Concert Keith Jarrett	5	3.39	+1.61
The Gershwin Songbook Ella Fitzgerald	5	3.53	+1.47
Wild Is The Wind Nina Simone	5	3.64	+1.36
With The Beatles Beatles	5	3.66	+1.34
Dummy Portishead	5	3.71	+1.29
Talking Book Stevie Wonder	5	3.72	+1.28
Pearl Janis Joplin	5	3.73	+1.27
Songs From The Big Chair Tears For Fears	5	3.74	+1.26
Graceland Paul Simon	5	3.74	+1.26

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Master Of Puppets Metallica	2	3.73	-1.73
Superunknown Soundgarden	2	3.66	-1.66
Paul Simon Paul Simon	2	3.51	-1.51
Only By The Night Kings of Leon	2	3.23	-1.23

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Beatles	2	5

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Paul Simon	2, 5

5-Star Albums (17)

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Dummy

Portishead

5/5

Always loved Portishead's sound. Laid back interesting trip hop sound with melancholic lyrics and Beth Gibbons's voice drawing you in. Haven't listened in full in a long time so thanks for the opportunity.

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Band On The Run

Paul McCartney and Wings

4/5

Strong start then tailed off for me. Maybe need more listens

Superunknown

Soundgarden

2/5

It's A Shame About Ray

The Lemonheads

3/5

Djam Leelii

Baaba Maal

4/5

London Calling

The Clash

4/5

Really enjoyed listening to this album. Several stand out songs which I've heard before and had me singing along (with a clenched power fist!) Love the melodies, passion and, at times, righteous anger that Strummer brings.

Roxy Music

4/5

An album of two halves (sides) for me. Liked the 70s romp through the first four tracks, but less so the more experimental songs that followed. Will have to listen again another day, give it another go.

Modern Life Is Rubbish

Blur

3/5

Felt quite nostalgic listening to this. But it's not my favourite Blur album. I'm more familiar with Parklife - a continuation of the theme. I prefer the later, more introspective stuff on Out of Time.

Let It Be

The Replacements

3/5

An enjoyable listen. Nice way to spend an hour dancing round the kitchen while cleaning.

Dire Straits

3/5

The Man Machine

Kraftwerk

4/5

Heard many of these songs before but it was good to hear the album as a whole. Will listen again to the tracks less familiar to me such as Neon Lights. I grew up with Joy Division and a New Order. A classic and hugely influential.

Pieces Of The Sky

Emmylou Harris

4/5

An enjoyable listen. She has a great voice. Particularly liked the task Before Believing which the album title come from.

A Rush Of Blood To The Head

Coldplay

3/5

Having only heard Coldplay hits before and never a whole album, this started off well but then tailed off for me and became a bit ploddy.

Green River

Creedence Clearwater Revival

5/5

We own this album so it was a very familiar listen. Not a bad song on the whole album. Wrote a song for everyone and Lodi my favourites

Happy Sad

Tim Buckley

3/5

I did like the experimental nature but didn't really warm to this. Probably need another few listens to increase my score.

Elastica

4/5

"Make a cup of tea. Put a record on!" What a good idea, especially when the record is as good as this. Chock full of fun short Britpop songs. Favourites include the hits, Line up, Connection and Waking Up. Also 2:1 and All-nighter. Took me back to mid-90s student days which is never a bad thing.

The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators

The 13th Floor Elevators

3/5

I wanted to like this more but on some tracks (Rollercoaster) the jug effect was just too much. Overall like but could be better.

OK Computer

Radiohead

5/5

I used to listen to side A on a loop along with No Surprises so I did waiver between 4 and 5. I think that's probably a comment on me rather than the album. I prefer the instant gratification and familiarity of side A - just perfection. The second half of the album is a more challenging listen for me, but worth it.

Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd

5/5

Sublime

Winter In America

Gil Scott-Heron

4/5

I enjoyed this album. I'd heard The Bottle before, really evocative of real life for many. Like the slow sound of Back Home and and Bobby Smith before the barn-storming H2Ogate.

Only By The Night

Kings of Leon

2/5

Gotta be honest, Sex on Fire gives me the ick. Now I'll add Only 17 to that list! Quite like Use Somebody but otherwise didn't find myself paying much attention. And the vocals started to grate.

Darklands

The Jesus And Mary Chain

4/5

Shoegazing, melancholy and melody are 3 things I like. Was already familiar with the hits.

Born To Run

Bruce Springsteen

3/5

Brutal Youth

Elvis Costello

3/5

Goo

Sonic Youth

4/5

Enjoyed this. Liked the overall sound and especially the tracks with Kim Gordon's vocals.

A Night At The Opera

Queen

5/5

Madman Across The Water

Elton John

3/5

A fun listen but other than Tiny Dancer and the title track nothing really grabbed my attention

Surrealistic Pillow

Jefferson Airplane

4/5

16 Lovers Lane

The Go-Betweens

3/5

Feel bad to score really as I didn't listen to the whole album. I didn't recall the band name but in listening to the most listened tracks on Spotify I do remember Streets of our Town and liked it more and at the time of release. Based on this being the big hit single and expecting the rest of the album not up to the same standard, it's a 2.5/3 from me

Green

R.E.M.

4/5

Totally forgot how much I used to like listening to REM in my mid- late teens. Absolutely loved You are the Everything (perfect for teen (and middle aged) angst), Stand and Orange Crush. Might have to dust off my old albums now.

Africa Brasil

Jorge Ben Jor

4/5

An enjoyable listen.

The Gershwin Songbook

Ella Fitzgerald

5/5

Sheer class. Opted for the best of version but would definitely dip into the full version at leisure. Amazing how many songs you just know.

Paul Simon

2/5

Not much to say really. Washed over me.

With The Beatles

Beatles

5/5

I was torn between a 4 and a 5 but don't want to incur Mick's wrath! I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. Prefer original Beatles tracks to the covers but if you place yourself back in the time, it would have been 5 stars without fail. My favourite early Beatles tracks are in a minor key - love A taste of Honey (a cover not on this album) and Don't Bother Me.

Slippery When Wet

Bon Jovi

4/5

A fun listen with bags of hits. All those years listening to and recording the charts paid off and I knew most of the lyrics.

The Sensual World

Kate Bush

4/5

Nice to listen to - interesting and intelligent and thought provoking. I'd like to learn more about the meaning of the lyrics.

Frank

Amy Winehouse

3/5

Had a little listen. Promise of better things to come. Totally eclipsed by Back to Black.

Dummy

Portishead

5/5

Talking Book

Stevie Wonder

5/5

This album was like sunshine in your ears from the opening track. Superstition is superb. Also liked Blame it on the sunshine and I believe.

Fisherman's Blues

The Waterboys

4/5

Four stars for Fisherman's Blues alone. Skipped through the rest of the album without listening closely but overall like the feel of it.

Rain Dogs

Tom Waits

4/5

I really didn't like this at first. Just heard bad musical theatre but glad I persevered. Enjoyed the slower songs and can see how appreciation would build with each listen.

Smile

Brian Wilson

5/5

An astonishing record. Was great to listen again. Had to stop still and pay full attention to Surfs up - beautiful

My Generation

The Who

4/5

The songs I was already familiar with were the best. Preferred the second half of the album, built momentum.

Pearl

Janis Joplin

5/5

A great listen. Was blown away by the power and raw soul of Janis's voice. Such a shame this turned out to be her last album

The Idiot

Iggy Pop

4/5

Not really listened to Iggy Pop before but I already knew Nightclubbing. Enjoyed it. Easy to connect the dots to groups who followed and were clearly influenced by him ie Joy Division, Depeche Mode

Penthouse And Pavement

Heaven 17

3/5

Other than the first song, it left me a bit cold. But really into it

Songs From The Big Chair

Tears For Fears

5/5

Always had a soft spot for Tears for Fears. It brightened up my day listening and I couldn't resist singing along to Everybody wants to rule the world, Shout and Head over Heels.

Master Of Puppets

Metallica

2/5

I listened to the whole album but it definitely started to grate. Just not my thing. I can respect the musicianship, especially on Orion, but the lyrics just leave me cold and it was a struggle to listen to the end.

A Girl Called Dusty

Dusty Springfield

4/5

Not familiar with a lot of these songs. Enjoyable but wanted more Burt Bacharach bangers. I know it sounds shallow but I guess I've been spoilt by the big hits.

Black Sabbath

3/5

Not my genre but this project throws up some surprises. Was much kinder to my ears than I expected. Not as heavy or shouty as I expected and appreciated the melody. N.I.B favourite track.

American IV: The Man Comes Around

Johnny Cash

5/5

Enjoyed this on its release. Cash's voice works really well on this album and I've got several ear worms now!

Abbey Road

Beatles

5/5

Couldn't give anything less than 5. Used to play the first 2 songs on a loop when I first discovered this album. Then memorised side B. Superlatives needed

Franz Ferdinand

4/5

Remember this from when it came out. Familiar with the big hits but there's no filter, all energetic catchy songs

So Much For The City

The Thrills

3/5

I liked the big hits but the rest of the album became a bit samey and a chore to listen to, especially with the breathless delivery. I appreciate the influences but it just doesn't seem very authentic.

Graceland

Paul Simon

5/5

I was 11/12 when this came out so probably heard this before listening to much Simon and Garfunkel. I loved the African influences and featured artists.

More Songs About Buildings And Food

Talking Heads

3/5

I'm sure this would become a 4 with further listens but it sounded quite ploddy at times. Loved Take me to the river but was already familiar with that.

Vincebus Eruptum

Blue Cheer

2/5

I was pleased to see a 32 minute album, but then disappointed that it felt twice as long! Favourite track Summertime Blues, a cover.

John Prine

4/5

I wasn't keen on his singing voice so wanted to give 3 but I do think the lyrics deserve another listen and that would probably lead to a higher score. So I give 4.

The Köln Concert

Keith Jarrett

5/5

Found this really easy and relaxing to listen to at the end of a busy day. That doesn't mean it was background music - it captured my attention. Will listen again.

The College Dropout

Kanye West

3/5

Never listened to any Kanye before so the only track I had heard before was All Falls Down. I liked the clear delivery (I realise I sound ancient but it isn't my genre!), orchestration and guest artists. Mostly thoughtful lyrics and concept.

Parachutes

Coldplay

3/5

It's just all too "meh". Lacks any real momentum. The only song that gives me anything is Yellow.

Either Or

Elliott Smith

3/5

Quite liked the overall vibe but it didn't grab all of my attention. Would need to listen again and pay attention to the lyrics to comment further

Low

David Bowie

4/5

A surprise package for me. Side A gave me what I expected, highlight being Sound and Vision. Didn't expect Side B but did enjoy it, especially Warszawa.

Very

Pet Shop Boys

3/5

Only managed to listen to half of this because it was a busy day. I like the Pet Shop Boys as a singles band but I found the album a bit of a drag and all a bit too samey.

Maverick A Strike

Finley Quaye

3/5

OK. Need a .5 star really. I remembered a couple of the tracks. Liked Sunday shining and Even after all.

Wild Is The Wind

Nina Simone

5/5

Trying to get back into my album a day so it was a huge relief to get this powerhouse of an artist/album. Particularly enjoyed Four Women. Lilac Wine and Wild is the Wind.

I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

Aretha Franklin

5/5

Another great album from a strong female artist. Second in two days! Do right woman, do right man, respect and a change is gonna come stand out tracks.

Is This It

The Strokes

3/5

Apart from Last Nite which I remember from when it came out and is a great energetic track, this album just left me a bit cold.

Duck Rock

Malcolm McLaren

3/5

I do remember some of these songs from the time. He seems like a bit of a magpie taking things he likes from all over. It's interesting, brings different genres to a wider audience but I'd rather listen to the original artists.