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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Spy Vs. Spy: The Music Of Ornette Coleman
John Zorn
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5 | 2.23 | +2.77 |
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The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
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5 | 2.62 | +2.38 |
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Heaux Tales
Jazmine Sullivan
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5 | 2.68 | +2.32 |
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Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
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5 | 2.74 | +2.26 |
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Group Sex
Circle Jerks
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5 | 2.75 | +2.25 |
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Yeezus
Kanye West
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5 | 2.76 | +2.24 |
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A Walk Across The Rooftops
The Blue Nile
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5 | 2.86 | +2.14 |
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Merriweather Post Pavilion
Animal Collective
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5 | 2.91 | +2.09 |
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Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
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5 | 2.92 | +2.08 |
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Superfuzz Bigmuff
Mudhoney
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5 | 2.93 | +2.07 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Moon Safari
Air
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1 | 3.58 | -2.58 |
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
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1 | 3.5 | -2.5 |
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Aqualung
Jethro Tull
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1 | 3.44 | -2.44 |
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
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1 | 3.31 | -2.31 |
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Horses
Patti Smith
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1 | 3.31 | -2.31 |
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Cross
Justice
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1 | 3.28 | -2.28 |
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Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
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1 | 3.23 | -2.23 |
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Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
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1 | 3.21 | -2.21 |
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Hejira
Joni Mitchell
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1 | 3.14 | -2.14 |
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Dig Your Own Hole
The Chemical Brothers
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1 | 3.11 | -2.11 |
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Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Beatles | 4 | 4.75 |
| Bruce Springsteen | 3 | 5 |
| The Rolling Stones | 4 | 4.5 |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 4.67 |
| Johnny Cash | 2 | 5 |
| Stevie Wonder | 2 | 5 |
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | 2 | 5 |
| Jimi Hendrix | 2 | 5 |
| Nirvana | 2 | 5 |
| Black Sabbath | 2 | 5 |
| The Beach Boys | 2 | 5 |
| Green Day | 2 | 5 |
| Kanye West | 2 | 5 |
| Michael Jackson | 3 | 4.33 |
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| Björk | 2 | 1.5 |
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| Artist | Ratings |
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| Sonic Youth | 2, 5 |
| The Chemical Brothers | 4, 1 |
| U2 | 2, 5, 4 |
5-Star Albums (121)
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Elton John · 2 likes
4/5
This just opened my eyes to how talented he is. What a voice
Metallica · 1 likes
2/5
Some crazy riffs but overall it just wasn't for me. Felt a little too long
Coldcut · 1 likes
4/5
Good but in a weird way
Jorge Ben Jor · 1 likes
4/5
Didn't understand a single word...but I get it
Pavement · 1 likes
4/5
This was so good. It's not the greatest album but I could definitely see myself coming back to this over and over again in the future
1-Star Albums (18)
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Pearl Jam
5/5
I've loved Eddie Vedder's voice since first hearing "Alive", and later "Into The Wild". His voice conveys pure, raw emotion, making it perfect for storytelling.
Jurassic 5
5/5
This album took me back to 90s old school hip hop. Great album from start to finish.
Songhoy Blues
4/5
I went into this not knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. I didn't understand the lyrics, but was impressed by the instrumentals and vocals.
Radiohead
3/5
I wanted to like this but the first couple of songs weren't for me. It started getting good from "You and Whose Army?" but not great. The album overall felt incomplete. I think a couple of songs will grow on me with time.
Louis Prima
5/5
Just seconds into the first song, I knew immediately I would love this album. Loved the vibe and vocals. Very well done.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Beautiful vocals but the album didn't excite me until the last couple of songs. "Raised on Robbery" really woke the album up and was by far the best track.
The Fall
2/5
I was expecting better. Some catchy hooks but mostly just noise at times.
Small Faces
5/5
Great, upbeat album. Loved the vocals and how well suited the different singing styles were to each song. Guitars and drums on this record were great
Johnny Cash
5/5
What a voice. What a performer. Wish I could've seen him live
R.E.M.
4/5
I feel like this album will grow on me with time. There are some great songs on here, perfect for late night drives
Saint Etienne
4/5
Never heard of the band so I went into this not knowing what to expect. Wikipedia had the album listed as alternate dance, so I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did. The singer has a unique voice and the music felt almost ethereal at times. They almost lost me at the first 7 minute (mostly instrumental) track ... Does any album really need two 7 minute long (again, mostly instrumental and repetitive) tracks?? Idk but I liked the second one better than the first for sure. Overall it was a great album
Youssou N'Dour
5/5
Feels like I've just entered the toilets at a fun African restaurant, and life is good
Lauryn Hill
4/5
Voice like butter
The Adverts
3/5
Some really good songs on here. "Bombsite Boy" and "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" really stood out for me, and I'll likely revisit the album again for these songs. Some tracks felt like filler but maybe they'll grow on me
Jack White
3/5
The first half of the album had me questioning why this record was chosen for this list. He saved in the second half.
Fela Kuti
4/5
Great live album. Great vocals.. I just don't think the 16 minute drum solo was needed though
Isaac Hayes
5/5
I could listen to this all day
The Pharcyde
5/5
This album goes so hard
Leonard Cohen
2/5
The music made for a chilled listening session, but the vocals were underwhelming at times, and didn't captivate my attention. "So Long, Marianne" was the best song on the album. I feel like I could've got more out of the album had I paid more attention to the lyrics, but for a first listen, I'd say 2/5.
Common
5/5
Very chilled album. No fillers
Suzanne Vega
2/5
The music itself was chill but it was hard to get past the lyrics which were mostly cringey. The vocals were boring at times which didn't help either
Dwight Yoakam
4/5
Nice, chilled, comforting sound, but didn't wow me
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
4/5
Instrumentals were great. "Are you ready eddy?" was a fun track to finish with
Pretenders
3/5
Unique sound and great debut. Some songs didn't connect with me but I think they'll grow on me with time
Judas Priest
5/5
I loved every track on this record. It didn't disappoint. The guitar and drums were insane
Steve Earle
3/5
Good lighthearted album. Really enjoyed some of the slower songs
Rush
3/5
Instruments were all insane. I just couldn't get past the vocals. Seemed annoying at times
Suicide
3/5
The songs didn't resonate with me at first. Tracks like Cheree felt like they were on the verge of something great but didn't quite get there. The lyrics were odd, and seemed almost improvised. I decided to listen again to see if I was missing something. I preferred it the second time around and was more aware of the influences drawn from this record that were present in albums by other musicians. For that reason, I'll give it a 3
The Human League
4/5
Classic synth pop at its finest. I feel like this would've been groundbreaking at the time of release
Derek & The Dominos
5/5
Great album. Loved the guitars. It's just a shame reading the reviews is how I found out Eric Clapton is/was a racist :/
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
Great album, full of energy, but the vocals came across exaggerated and pretentious at times
Mudhoney
5/5
The guitars were sick. I loved every track. Technically an EP so it shouldn't be on this list but glad I was introduced to this record and band
Madness
4/5
My friend's a fan so I went into this expecting it to be good. I had only heard Our House prior to this and found the the other tracks were a fun listen, although borderline racist?
Iron Maiden
3/5
Music was good but felt like the songs dragged on here and there
Todd Rundgren
5/5
Creating a song game made up of tape loops of studio recording errors is genius. The songs are great, very diverse and I'll definitely be listening again
Pere Ubu
3/5
Sounds like they were drunk when they recorded this haha I liked the first half
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
There were parts of songs that I liked, but as a whole felt too long and sounded quite repetitive
Marvin Gaye
5/5
Smooth voice and a lot of heart
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
4/5
Some of the subject matter was questionable but I liked the overall vibe
Radiohead
3/5
Good album but the songs started sounding the same after a while
Michael Jackson
5/5
The singles are timeless. It's the first time I've heard the rest of the album and loved it
The xx
3/5
Not something I would normally listen to. Their vocals compliment each other very well, and there's some good songs on here but I wouldn't consider it an album you must listen to before you die
Ash
3/5
Some of the songs are fun, but the vocals aren't all there. I wouldn't consider it a "must listen"
Can
5/5
Alright this took me on a whole ride
Track 1 - music for drinking wine to
Track 2 - Trippy music that feels like you're in a colourful trance
Track 3 - it's giving "drinking out of a coconut with an umbrella in it" vibes
Track 4 - Feels like you're running but not getting anywhere
R.E.M.
4/5
This is the second R.E.M. album I've heard from this list now. Great vocals and will definitely be relistening in the future
Antony and the Johnsons
3/5
A little odd at times lyrically. Decent vocals but got boring
Sarah Vaughan
5/5
Feels like I'm right there in the jazz club with them, sat at the bar
Dr. Dre
5/5
The album artwork has not been executed well. The spacing is annoying me but aside from that..
there are some classics on this album, and it's clear that it influenced music that followed. Feel like I'm driving around listening to the radio on GTA San Andreas
Some good songs here and there but got boring very quickly
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
Fantastic album. I always struggled to get into Springsteen but this album did it for me. I'll definitely be relistening to this
2Pac
3/5
Starting an album with news reports of your shooting is iconic
Curtis Mayfield
5/5
The soundtrack is so good it makes me want to watch the film
5/5
I didn't expect to like this as much as I did. This would be great for long drives
The Verve
4/5
Great voice. Great album. Had a melancholy vibe to it
3/5
The Kinks are always a fun time and this album was no exception. Great, upbeat songs
Stan Getz
2/5
So chilled but can't see myself playing it again
Steely Dan
3/5
Unique voice and good vibes, but the songs felt a bit too long
Snoop Dogg
4/5
Nothing groundbreaking, but it's a good listen
Sex Pistols
5/5
The teenage angst in me will always love songs like these
The Go-Go's
5/5
Such a fun album
Soft Machine
1/5
I just couldn't get into it. It was good at times but each song was too long
Depeche Mode
3/5
Good album but it started to sound the same a couple songs in. The last song was a nice change
Hookworms
4/5
Refreshing album that I know will grow on me with more listens
Iron Maiden
4/5
Love the wailing guitars on this record
John Martyn
4/5
Did I need to hear this album before I died? No.
Did I like it anyway? Yes.
This feels like perfect background music
Talking Heads
2/5
The best song on the album was Psycho Killer. I didn't think the rest of the songs weren't as good unfortunately
The Zombies
5/5
Where has this album been all my life
The Mamas & The Papas
5/5
Fun, feel good album
Fatboy Slim
3/5
Not a record I would normally listen to, but I quite liked it
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5/5
It doesn't matter how old or new a song is.. something about Anthony Kiedis' voice is just so nostalgic
Finley Quaye
4/5
Scottish reggae...something about this just works
Lana Del Rey
3/5
There's definitely a couple songs on here that I see myself returning to. Really nailed that slow, chilled mood
Led Zeppelin
5/5
I couldn't get into Zeppelin years ago so I've never really given them a chance until now. There's some great songs on this record that I'll be returning to for sure
Brian Wilson
5/5
Everything Brian Wilson touches turns to gold
The Cure
4/5
Beautifully dark but feels repetitive at times as the songs start to sound the same
Willie Nelson
5/5
Very calming. I could listen to this guy sing the alphabet and not get bored
Madonna
2/5
Started off well but track 3 came out of nowhere and changed the sound. I'm just not a fan of electronic music
Megadeth
2/5
I liked the guitars but not much else
Paul McCartney and Wings
5/5
Good, lighthearted album
Stevie Wonder
5/5
First time listening to this album and something about it already feels so timeless. His voice sounds so smooth on this record and makes for easy listening
The Divine Comedy
4/5
There's something very calming about this
Scott Walker
3/5
Beautiful, captivating voice. Perfect for 60s music
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Love the old skool flow
Robert Wyatt
2/5
Music was alright, but the vocals felt amateur
The Residents
2/5
This feels like if a villain Cartoon Network band made a halloween album
Sepultura
1/5
Not for me. Feels like I'm summoning a demon while listening to this
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
His voice was made for this kind of music
The Electric Prunes
4/5
Good album but I feel like it's missing something that makes other 60s song special
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
4/5
Great album, great vocals. Really fun
Duke Ellington
3/5
Great, fun background music
Don McLean
4/5
I feel like this needs a second listen where I can take it all in properly. First thoughts though... Great, chilled vibe
Gang Of Four
3/5
This sounds like a bunch of guys coming together to make music for the first time, having fun and not taking themselves too seriously. I liked it
Scritti Politti
3/5
Sounds like the same song throughout. It was okay but I probably won't listen to it again
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Some great songs on here. Love the closer
Goldfrapp
5/5
Great late night listening. I could've listened to another hour of this
G. Love & Special Sauce
3/5
Good album, just a little too long
Cocteau Twins
5/5
Feels euphoric
Dexys Midnight Runners
4/5
Liked this more than I thought I would. Fun, upbeat album. The vocals are a bit whiny at times but the choruses save it
Iggy Pop
5/5
The guitars just rip through your soul on this one
Neu!
4/5
Track 2 and 3 are perfect for moments when you just want to be sad and think
Van Halen
4/5
The guitars on this record are insane
Alice Cooper
3/5
I enjoyed it but some songs were a bit too odd for my liking
Ananda Shankar
3/5
Good album, but it quickly becomes very repetitive. I think the overall sound would've made more of an impact had they shortened the album tracks
Jethro Tull
1/5
I just couldn't get into this. Some songs felt like a draft
Magazine
4/5
Great album. I think I'd enjoy it even more after another listen
Crosby, Stills & Nash
4/5
Great, chilled music, and nice harmonies
3/5
Good album but I can't see myself listening to it again
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
I already knew Hendrix was great, but listening to this has made me a fan
Violent Femmes
5/5
Timeless. I had to double check the date on this because it could've easily been made in recent years. The music sounds so modern. Great record
Nirvana
5/5
The studio tracks are great but this unplugged version adds a new layer of rawness to them
Massive Attack
4/5
I really enjoyed this. The vocals were so different from track to track that it felt like a mix of styles that were meant for seperate records at times
Goldie
2/5
I liked parts of songs here and there, but overall they were too long. I know that's typical with this genre but i just wasn't a fan
Megadeth
4/5
Not usually my type of music but the guitar was sick on this
Brian Eno
4/5
Good album but i felt like it was missing some of that magic that makes an album worth "listening to before you die"
Elvis Costello
4/5
Nothing groundbreaking, but a fun record
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
This sounds like if Roger Daltrey had continued with the sound from The Who's My Generation album
The Birthday Party
3/5
Good but not great... I'm the wrong audience for this
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Some songs are longer than necessary, but other than that it was pretty good
Burning Spear
4/5
Such a chilled vibe and I'm looking forward to listening to it again some time
Sufjan Stevens
4/5
My initial impression was that the song titles were long and pretentious. I wasn't expecting to like this, but there's something so fun yet peaceful and calming about the songs on this record. I thought it would drag when I saw the length and number of songs, but it didn't feel like an hour at all. Its hard to think of songs that stood out after the first listen but I'm sure this will change over time
Black Sabbath
5/5
Oooooh shit. The guitar on this slaps. Am I a Sabbath fan now? I guess so
The Clash
4/5
Looking forward to a second listen where I can listen to it more closely. Love the energy and rebellion on this record
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Love the bluesy classic rock vibe. Didn't like certain parts where the tempo would change but overall a great album
Sisters Of Mercy
5/5
I just know me 5 years ago would've loved this. The music (drums and vocals in particular) were so hard hitting
Van Halen
5/5
I feel like I just stepped back in time
Bon Jovi
5/5
Every song sounds the same but in a different font. Overall great album though
The Offspring
5/5
This is one of those albums I wish I heard when I was younger
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
4/5
I love how vocals sound so raw in country music. It really makes you believe the words being said. Overall this was a great album. The only thing I'd change is the length. I liked that the 2nd part was mostly instrumentals but again, it could've been shorter. It's impressive that the songs were all recorded in 1 or 2 takes
The Band
4/5
Great, easy listen
Quicksilver Messenger Service
2/5
Love the similarly named song titles on side one. I liked the vibe of the album (very cowboy-esque) but it wasn't very interesting overall, which is a shame because the vocals were great and had potential
Linkin Park
4/5
In The End still sounds as good as it did all those years ago
Television
5/5
Great album, and I know it will only get better the more I play it
Ghostface Killah
2/5
It all sounded the same after a while. Some good parts here and there but I just couldn't get into it
Tom Tom Club
3/5
I didn't get it at first, but the more I listened the more fun it got I guess?
Klaxons
4/5
Surprised by how much I enjoyed this. Great, fun record
Queen
5/5
I went into this only knowing one or two songs but was quickly won over. This is a 5/5 record for sure
Adam & The Ants
4/5
Loud, catchy and fun
The Fall
2/5
Started off well but declined with every song. It had potential but it just wasn't interesting enough to me
The Rolling Stones
5/5
This album embodies everything I love about blues/rock n roll. This was my first time listening and I can't wait to listen to more Stones albums
Red Snapper
3/5
I'm not usually a fan of this genre, but I liked some parts here and there. I can't see myself listening to the album again in full but might return to a song or two in the future
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
Didn't understand a single word...but I get it
Nirvana
5/5
What a voice...the kind you could listen to sing the phone book and it would still sound great
Van Morrison
5/5
Such an incredible/warm voice. I'll be listening to this again for sure
Eagles
4/5
Great collection of songs, but at times it felt like they didn't flow well together
The Crusaders
2/5
Good but each song just feels too long
AC/DC
4/5
The songs all sound the same, but hey it works. Normally that kind of thing would get boring but I'm not even mad. The guitar and vocals are sick
Meat Loaf
2/5
Some of these songs just drag onnn
Coldcut
4/5
Good but in a weird way
Keith Jarrett
4/5
Great story behind the performance
Prince
3/5
Great album with some filler
Dirty Projectors
3/5
Oddly.. refreshing?
David Bowie
4/5
This is one of those albums that instantly takes me back to the first time I heard it and how moving it was
The Velvet Underground
5/5
Brian Eno wasn't wrong about this...
5/5
Great album overall, but I think this is the first time I've listened to it and noticed how out of place some songs are considering the album concept
Ride
3/5
I get the vision but it kinda falls flat because of the vocals. The music itself was great, but the vocals just werent
fIREHOSE
3/5
This seems like a couple of friends got together to make an album for fun and accidentally ended up on the "1001 albums to listen to before you die" list. It's great and a whole lot of nothing all at the same time. The lead singer has a great voice
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
Soooo chilled
Fela Kuti
4/5
Love the album. Very upbeat vibe.
The wiki was a very sad read though, knowing this album led to his mother's murder
DJ Shadow
2/5
Nothing about this screams listen to this before you die. Some of the beats were good but half way through, they got too choppy, like drumming out of time
Solomon Burke
5/5
Knew I'd love it from the first "goodbyeee" on track one. Feels like I've stumbled on the best hidden gem, and it's easily now one of my favourite albums
Rage Against The Machine
5/5
This slaps. Straight 5/5
The Cardigans
4/5
Lovefool is such a great song. The rest of the album was really good but does start to sound the same
The Beach Boys
5/5
An album so perfectly crafted that you can visualise movements and colour when you close your eyes and really listen. Each sound was created with purpose, using experimental, innovative methods, like plucking piano strings with a bobby pin. The vocals were layered in what can only be described as a spiritual awakening, with backing vocals lighting up sections of songs. It is quite simply the greatest album ever made.
RIP Brian
Kate Bush
3/5
A little weird but it works I guess
Foo Fighters
3/5
Pretty cool that Dave wrote and recorded the album by himself and later formed the band
Goldfrapp
4/5
I'll be honest, I listened to this when I was feeling tired and this put me to sleep. Its so soothing haha
Boston
4/5
One of those albums that will grow on me with time I think
Joni Mitchell
1/5
This was so boring
Pavement
4/5
This was so good. It's not the greatest album but I could definitely see myself coming back to this over and over again in the future
Bad Company
5/5
This album is easy listening
Green Day
5/5
Great record. Younger me would've loved it
The Kinks
3/5
Pretty fun album
Tim Buckley
4/5
Good album but it felt like something was missing
Elliott Smith
3/5
It started off feeling like unpolished demos but there were a couple good songs in there
Queen Latifah
3/5
More rap albums need saxophones
Shuggie Otis
4/5
Great album but it felt like they ran out of material at the end and threw in instrumentals. Yeah it was the same vibe but it felt like it didn't belong
Shack
2/5
Some decent songs on here but nothing that someone must hear before they die
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
Beautiful is one of the greatest songs ever made
Crowded House
2/5
It's not that the songs were bad... They were just kinda boring and sounded the same
Tito Puente
4/5
I need this in my veins
The Notorious B.I.G.
3/5
Sick flow. Love the old school beats
Dr. John
2/5
This feels like something a cult would listen to
Grant Lee Buffalo
3/5
It was alright but felt boring, like it was lacking something
John Martyn
5/5
There's something so good about this that I can't quite figure out. I think this is the first time I've heard an album on here and decided I need to buy the record. There's a chilled, calming quality to the singers voice that makes it unique
Marty Robbins
5/5
The only time I recall hearing the name Marty Robbins before this was on Endless Wire by The Who, so I wasn't sure what to expect.
This record was badass. I'm an instant fan after hearing it.
David Ackles
2/5
Some of the songwriting seemed very lazy. The vocals were decent but should've been given better songs to showcase this
Mudhoney
4/5
Great record but i think it would be better after another listen
Elvis Presley
5/5
Incredible voice, perfect for this genre. The album flowed really well and every song felt like a hit
Paul Revere & The Raiders
5/5
Surprised the is album isn't talked about more when discussing 60s music. This is the first time I've heard it, and although it's no Pet Sounds, it's not trying to be. It's just a fun record and should be more known for sure
George Jones
4/5
Pretty fun collection of songs, perfect for chilled evening listening
Sonic Youth
2/5
Usually this is the kind of album I would like but this just felt like noise
Jimmy Smith
4/5
Great feel good jazz record. Great background music
Manu Chao
4/5
Fun, relaxing type of record. Makes me want to get drunk on wine
The Beta Band
3/5
Feels like it was on the verge of something great but didn't quite get there
T. Rex
4/5
Great collection of songs. Cosmic Dancer will always remind me of Billy Elliott
Richard Thompson
5/5
That beat drop in Calvary Cross was heavenly. Incredible album
2/5
I get what they were trying to do but it just didn't resonate with me. All the songs sounded too similar to make an impact
Mariah Carey
2/5
The songs are so forgettable and boring
Supergrass
4/5
High energy debut
Neil Young
4/5
A voice made for storytelling
Sonic Youth
5/5
Noisy, distorted and raw in all of the best ways
Pulp
4/5
This feels so nostalgic (even though I was just a baby when it came out)
It's like nostalgia with hints of asmr
The Everly Brothers
5/5
Back to back easy listening. Very classic sounding with catchy lyrics
Black Sabbath
5/5
Changes was just...wow
Led Zeppelin
5/5
This made me want to go to 1969 and experience this record sung live
Blur
3/5
I can see myself coming back to relisten to a couple songs here and there, but not the album in full. It's missing the energy they had in Song 2
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
One of my new favourite albums... I knew it was going to be great as soon as I saw Free Bird on the tracklist. Everything about this is so well put together. The vocals, instruments and lyrics all compliment each other beautifully
ABBA
2/5
There's some good songs on this but I just couldn't get into it. I think a second listen one day might change my mind
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Good, upbeat songs
Ali Farka Touré
2/5
I can tell this guy was insanely talented, but it just felt too long
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
Intriguing at parts but not as a whole
Joy Division
4/5
His voice is so haunting, in a good way
David Bowie
3/5
The instrumentals felt out of place and unnecessary
Coldplay
5/5
I can see why people like them so much. Great album
Lou Reed
5/5
He gives off such a cool vibe. He could sing numbers from the phone book and I'm convinced it would still sound so good
Michael Kiwanuka
5/5
A modern classic for sure. Every part of this record feels intentional, purposeful, and crafted with care
Terence Trent D'Arby
5/5
Incredible voice. The Jackson 5 cover at the end is one of the best I've ever heard
4/5
First time listening to this and it wasn't what I expected. Great album. There's something really special about this
Alice Cooper
4/5
Great old school sounding record. I read a review here saying the vinyl opened like a school desk so of course I had to check it out on YouTube, and wow props to the designer. Great execution
Arctic Monkeys
4/5
When the sun goes down takes me back to the 2000s. What a tune
New Order
2/5
Just not a fan of dance music. Couldn't really get into it
Pink Floyd
5/5
What I imagine taking LSD feels like
Ramones
5/5
If I was a teenager in the 70s this would've made me want to start a band
Mekons
3/5
An ok album, but not really one suited for this list
Steve Winwood
2/5
Boring and generic lyrics
Elton John
4/5
This just opened my eyes to how talented he is. What a voice
The White Stripes
2/5
Not a fan of the vocals or the way the songs end so abruptly. The songs don't tie in well together. It doesn't feel like a collection of songs that belong together
Dennis Wilson
5/5
Great surprise seeing this on my list today :) there's so much soul/life in this record
Iggy Pop
4/5
Full of energy. Great album
Johnny Cash
5/5
It's like listening to your grandpa singing songs by the fireplace, while the rain quietly pours outside. What's not to like?!
Paul Simon
2/5
He has a nice voice and the album has a calm vibe to it, but the songs aren't anything special
JAY Z
3/5
Some classic songs on this record. It felt a little too long
Radiohead
5/5
My first time hearing this, and it already sounds like a "soundtrack of my life" type album.
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
Interesting start to an album
I'm used to John Mayer's cover of Wait Until Tomorrow, so it always been slightly strange to me hearing the original
Overall it was a great album. The wailing guitars were insane on this record
5/5
There's so much warmth in her voice. Great record. Easy listening
The Charlatans
3/5
Decent album but nothing really stood out
Tears For Fears
4/5
This feels so 80s and atmospheric
Shivkumar Sharma
4/5
I slept like a baby after listening to this last night. It's a shame it isn't available on Spotify. I could see myself coming back to this
Tina Turner
3/5
Decent album with a couple songs that stand out. I don't think I would revisit it though
The Chemical Brothers
4/5
The genre isn't something I would normally like but this album surprised me
Funkadelic
5/5
This was refreshing. There's so much going on here, so much to take in. I considered giving it a 4, but there's something so unique about this record. It's a 5 for sure
Talk Talk
2/5
I'm giving this a 2 but I do think it has potential. I was listening to this while working out, which probably killed it for me. I feel like under the right circumstances I could've liked it more but right now it's a 2
The Lemonheads
5/5
Sounds like the perfect soundtrack for a coming of age movie. Sure it's not the greatest album ever made but I immediately wanted to listen again after the first time (if it wasn't 3am right now I would have)
Blur
4/5
Parklife is one of my favourite songs from that decade so I had high expectations going into this. To the end is definitely up there. How have I not heard this before??
The second half of the album isn't as good as the first but maybe it'll grow on me
Syd Barrett
5/5
This felt eerie to listen to knowing what was happening to him then and his soon-to-be worsening state. Dark Globe in particular is heartbreaking
RIP Syd
Metallica
2/5
Some crazy riffs but overall it just wasn't for me. Felt a little too long
Bonnie Raitt
4/5
I didn't know what to expect going into this. I didn't know the artist or what type of genre to expect. There were a couple of songs that really stood out to me, and overall it made for light hearted, easy listening
Billy Joel
4/5
Every time I listen to Billy Joel I can't believe how catchy the songs are and how good his vocals are...and then I forget again
Elis Regina
2/5
Second half of the album was good but I don't think I'd listen again. Once was enough
The Cult
4/5
Never heard of this band. It sounded a bit generic at times but overall great vocals
Arcade Fire
1/5
This was boring. Nothing really stood out to me.
The Smiths
4/5
There is a light that never goes out is one of my favourite songs of that decade. The rest of the album wasn't as good as that particular song but it did have it's stand out moments
The Waterboys
3/5
The music is great. It's so fun and upbeat. The singer has a very unique, raw voice that just works with this style. The first 6 or so songs were better than the rest
Happy Mondays
4/5
A few stand out tracks, and overall a decent album
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
I feel like you have to be in the right mood to really appreciate a record like this. There were definitely some great tracks on here but the rest dragged on a bit. I'm sure I would enjoy it after a couple listens
Beatles
5/5
Solid album
Michael Jackson
5/5
There's so many great songs on here that I'm willing to pretend that the McCartney collab doesn't exist for the sake of this review. It's so out of place. The rest of the album deserves a 5/5
Cat Stevens
3/5
This was pretty calming
50 Cent
4/5
This takes me back to my childhood. I think this was my first time listening to the album in full.. the songs still go hard 20+ years later
Animal Collective
5/5
I was surprised by how much I liked this. It was quite refreshing, and the overall sound was unique
Mott The Hoople
2/5
Just felt very uninspired. It was lacking energy
Talking Heads
3/5
I thought I would like it more than I did. Maybe I just need to listen to it again..
Django Django
5/5
First time listening to this album, and I think it's the first time I've actually heard of this band.. I could listen to this forever
The Rolling Stones
5/5
Great from start to end
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Great blues record, but a little too long.
Kanye West
5/5
The samples were insane and were the highlight for me. They fit in so well with the verses
Buena Vista Social Club
3/5
Why do I feel drunk from listening to this.. the album was a little too long but apart from that, good chilled record
Aphex Twin
1/5
Not my kinda thing
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
4/5
This was so chilled. An example of a great instrumentals only record
Buzzcocks
3/5
Not the best album.. not the worst album.. somewhere in the middle
Portishead
4/5
I read "electronic music band" in the description and was prepared to hate this. It ended up being the opposite of what I was expecting. It was so calming. I liked all but one song. They do all sound very similar though
The Specials
5/5
Great debut with a clear direction. 5/5 for sure
Manic Street Preachers
5/5
This is the first Manic Street Preachers album I've listened to. Reading the wiki and learning about Richey Edwards was sad, and I respect the band for leaving a microphone on stage for him after all these years. I hope Richey's family get closure
As for the album, it was great, and I most likely will listen again but next time with more focus on the lyrics
Rod Stewart
4/5
Unique voice, great record
Raekwon
3/5
Decent album but a little too long
Pixies
4/5
Great album. Definitely one I will revisit in the future so I can listen properly and really take it all in
Grizzly Bear
4/5
This was sooo chilled and refreshing
Sade
4/5
This is so 80s. So smooth
Pixies
3/5
Didn't love it but didn't hate it. There's a few standout songs here and there
Pet Shop Boys
2/5
A few good songs but overall it was kinda boring
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
3/5
Feels dated but still fun. A couple great tracks
The Young Gods
3/5
Good album, but not one I could see myself listening to again in full
The Stone Roses
4/5
Great debut album. Definitely an album I will come back to so I can really take it all in
The Stooges
5/5
Everything I want in a 60s album
The Smiths
3/5
First listen...a couple good songs but nothing memorable. It felt like it was missing something
Elvis Presley
3/5
Great debut. And definitely some new favourites
Tangerine Dream
5/5
This felt like a spiritual awakening
Jane's Addiction
3/5
Some of these songs could've been a lot shorter. They just went on and on
The Afghan Whigs
3/5
There's 1 or 2 songs I don't see myself going back to. The rest of the album was pretty good. Very chilled
Yes
5/5
This felt like a collection of songs, rather than songs which fit together to make an album.. that being said, the majority was so ridiculously good
Tom Waits
4/5
This album is all over the place..in a .... good way?
The Beach Boys
5/5
The Beach Boys never miss. Their vocals are next level
David Bowie
2/5
One or two good songs but the rest didn't really stand out. The "Across the universe" cover was terrible and unnecessary
OutKast
5/5
So this is my first time listening to this... I didn't realise it was a double solo record at first, which is an interesting approach. I was digging the first half and expected the second to be somewhat similar. It definitely surprised me. Very long but it's definitely a no skip album
Soft Cell
2/5
One or two good songs but the rest was boring
Mylo
2/5
There are some big, well-known/popular songs on here so I'm sure there are many people who enjoyed this. It's just not for me though
Adele
5/5
Great album, great voice. Felt like a greatest hits album
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
4/5
Fun, light hearted record. Very of the time
Ryan Adams
5/5
This was so relaxing. Perfect for chilled, cozy evenings
Cream
2/5
Most of the songs didn't feel memorable but some good ones here and there. It doesn't feel unique
Weather Report
4/5
This sounds like it's straight out of a 90s ps1 skiing game
Bob Dylan
4/5
Great music but I would've liked it more if he didn't long out every other word
Nightmares On Wax
4/5
Good for background music but when trying to really listen to it it just feels too long
The Flaming Lips
3/5
Feels like it's on the verge of something great
Super Furry Animals
2/5
This was just... boring
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
This makes for some good chilled background music
R.E.M.
4/5
Great album but it definitely felt repetitive at parts
Beatles
4/5
Great album. Very of the time
The Jam
3/5
There's a lot of great songs on here, but truthfully , I feel like I forgot most of this album as soon as I listened
Gene Clark
4/5
That guitar was so relaxing and chilled
Beatles
5/5
A collection of great songs back to back
5/5
This was all very 'Tom and Jerry', and I'm blown away by the talent that the individuals who put this together have. Sad that it's not on Spotify but hopefully one day it will be. The album as a whole was incredible and so very well done, although I can see how it's not for everyone
Einstürzende Neubauten
1/5
I was waiting for this to get good and it never happened
Dolly Parton
4/5
Beautifully sung and cheery
Stevie Wonder
5/5
What a voice. What an album. No skips.
Miles Davis
3/5
This all slowly started blending into one
Morrissey
3/5
Decent album with a few standouts
Aretha Franklin
5/5
What an incredible voice. I knew she was great but wow I've definitely been missing out
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
I wanted to like this but the distortion is all over the place
Willie Nelson
3/5
This feels like someone's grandpa singing to you :)
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
Pure, raw emotions
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Dreams is one of my favourite songs, and I was surprised by how many more songs on this album I knew. Really enjoyed this
Emmylou Harris
4/5
Good album, no skips
Thin Lizzy
3/5
Theres some good songs on here, but it felt neverending
Booker T. & The MG's
4/5
I instantly recognised Green Onions from Pete Townshend's book 'Who I Am'. This was a great record. It was easy to get lost in the music
The Yardbirds
4/5
Fun record that doesn't take itself too seriously
T. Rex
5/5
I don't think I've ever heard a bad T. Rex song. I guess I'm a fan
Dire Straits
4/5
The riffs are so smoooth
Ice Cube
4/5
90s rap always hits
Fever Ray
4/5
This was nothing like what I was expecting, and I was pleasantly surprised. Great album for late nights
Alanis Morissette
2/5
A couple of good songs but I couldn't wait for this album to finish. I wanted to like it but her voice got annoying quite quickly
The B-52's
3/5
This was strange... Half of me liked it, and the other half was wondering what was going on
Green Day
5/5
It's been over 20 years and these songs still hit
Queens Of The Stone Age
3/5
I thought I would like this because I liked another one of their songs but I guess not .. don't get me wrong, there were good songs on this record but nothing really stood out
New Order
3/5
This feels like the kind of album that requires a couple listens for it to really grow on you
Beck
4/5
This started off so well then got so chaotic haha the overall sound and vocals felt quite unique
Wilco
3/5
Felt warm but easily forgettable. There's a few songs I think I'll revisit at some point
Björk
2/5
A lot of this felt like sounds you'd hear in a jungle
The White Stripes
4/5
While this was good, it felt a little forced at times. Somewhat pretentious
Peter Frampton
3/5
Decent album but i didn't connect with it much
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
4/5
If you take out the first and last song, its becomes a pretty sick album. The instrumentals go hard
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
3/5
Felt very average
Flamin' Groovies
5/5
If I was growing up when this album came out, I just know it would've been one of my favourites
Fatboy Slim
1/5
Just not the type of music I enjoy
Isaac Hayes
3/5
I probably would've enjoyed this more if I had seen the movie and had visuals to tie it to? There were great songs on here, don't get me wrong, but it felt too long and repetitive
Eagles
5/5
Such a great voice. How did I go decades without hearing this album in full
Circle Jerks
5/5
I could've done another hour of this. Great punk record
Method Man
3/5
Great flow
David Bowie
3/5
Some good songs but nothing groundbreaking
Bad Brains
5/5
Killer album. I felt every drum beat
The Dandy Warhols
5/5
Really enjoyed this. Some of these songs don't sound like they belong together, or maybe it's the order of the tracklist, but regardless, it's a great record
Parliament
5/5
Just heard this for the first time, and it's easily a 5. This for sure feels like an album everyone should hear. How can you hear this and not feel happy?!
Charles Mingus
4/5
Pretty fun album
Massive Attack
4/5
Seeing electronic group in the description was off putting.. Its not the kind of music I'm into so I wasn't expecting much from this but I was pleasantly surprised. Very chilled album with a good variety of singers
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
3/5
Liked his voice and style
The Clash
4/5
Really good range of songs here, although a couple feel like they don't belong overall
Germs
4/5
Lexicon Devil has got to be one of the best punk songs of all time
Donovan
4/5
Season of the witch is so so good. The rest of the album has some great tracks as well but this one in particular feels so timeless
Various Artists
5/5
Everything you want in a Christmas album
Pixies
5/5
This was ridiculously good
Jazmine Sullivan
5/5
This felt like a movie. It would be cool to see this turned into a short film telling different people's situations and life stories
Teenage Fanclub
3/5
Seems like a good album but the singers voice lacks a certain charm
Depeche Mode
2/5
Not my kind of thing
Hole
4/5
I just know I would've loved this as a teenager
Air
1/5
Not my kind of thing. I couldn't wait for this to be over
King Crimson
5/5
This is one of those albums I see all the time in people's collections, but I'd never listened to it myself until now. I definitely get the hype. That was a phenomenal record. Epitaph in particular felt transcendent
Kanye West
5/5
The game changed when this album came out. There's so many great songs on here from Jesus Walks to The New Workout Plan. No one was doing it like Kanye back then. Listening to this brought back so many memories. It's just a shame that the Kanye who released this is no longer the same guy
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
There's so many great songs on here..thats undeniable.. however some tracks felt so long, and I wasn't really vibing with the dialogue between songs
Morrissey
2/5
Decent
Miles Davis
4/5
This album and a glass of wine would go so well together
The Blue Nile
5/5
First time listening to this, and it definitely feels like one of those albums where you either get it or you don't. There's something so relaxing yet sad about this
Haircut 100
5/5
I listened to this while waiting in a reception area. It passed the time really quickly and was pretty fun :)
Frank Sinatra
3/5
While there's some great songs on this, it feels like there's something missing
Soundgarden
5/5
This just kept getting better as it went on. What an incredible voice
Kings of Leon
3/5
This felt like the same one continuous song, and the singers voice was kinda annoying
Deep Purple
1/5
Guitar and drums on this were good but something about this album just wasn't for me
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
This felt so much longer than it needed to be. Maybe I would've benefitted from multiple listens. There were some good songs on here but the tracklist order made them all feel disconnected from each other
Steely Dan
4/5
Fun record
Culture Club
2/5
A couple stand outs but overall it felt repetitive
1/5
Cult sacrifice music
The Temptations
4/5
They don't make em like this anymore
Manic Street Preachers
4/5
There's some hidden gems on this for sure
Michael Jackson
3/5
Some good songs (especially the first two) but some of the others just don't hit the same, and have cringey lyrics
5/5
The yearning and heartbreak vibes.. easy 5/5
Sigur Rós
4/5
Very calming and easy to listen to
Leonard Cohen
4/5
Feels very dark yet beautiful
ABBA
2/5
A few decent songs but not really my kind of thing
The Temptations
3/5
I feel like it lacked energy
Neil Young
4/5
There's some really great songs on here that feel like they have the potential to be life changing
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
This would be great for a long peaceful road trip
The Smiths
3/5
It all feels very much the same
Paul Simon
4/5
Some really fun, catchy songs
The Cure
3/5
Feels very of it's time in a good way
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
3/5
Decent album but not something I could see myself coming back to
Beastie Boys
3/5
This was fire. There were a couple of songs I could've done without but overall it was great
The Stranglers
4/5
Pretty catchy and fun
Brian Eno
4/5
This was pretty relaxing
Dire Straits
3/5
Good album, but the tracks were longer than they should've been
Waylon Jennings
4/5
This was like listening to a happy little farmer
U2
4/5
This feels so raw and hard hitting
UB40
2/5
It just felt so long. I feel like you have to be in a certain mood for this
Missy Elliott
4/5
Didn't know Missy Elliott was this fire
Justice
1/5
Not my kind of thing so it's understandable that I wouldn't have loved it. Despite that there's a couple songs I liked
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Great album, and fantastic voice. Timeless
Fun Lovin' Criminals
5/5
The perfect blend of bluesy rock and old school rap. Every track felt like it belonged on a 90s/early 00s video game soundtrack
1/5
This felt never ending and I'm glad it's over, sorry!
Thelonious Monk
3/5
Some good moments throughout the record, but felt too long overall, and at time somewhat disconnected
Patti Smith
1/5
I feel like I would've liked it better if I liked her voice but I just can't get into it
Bill Evans Trio
4/5
Really sets the mood for a nice chilled evening
Caetano Veloso
4/5
Really enjoyable and upbeat. Embarrassed to say I just learned the translation of ave Maria from a YouTube comment
Digital Underground
3/5
Great album but went on for longer than it should've
The Sabres Of Paradise
1/5
Boring and dragged on and on. Bubble and Slide II beat was weirdly and coincidentally nostalgic since I used to beatbox that exact beat as a child, despite never having heard this record until now
Alice In Chains
4/5
Layne never fails to deliver. What a great voice
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
It was a bit odd but it worked
The xx
4/5
Pretty chill but didn't wow me
The Prodigy
3/5
On paper I shouldn't like this but Keith has a killer voice
Billie Holiday
1/5
Every song sounded the same and her voice felt irritating at times
Motörhead
3/5
The guitars were killer
The Chemical Brothers
1/5
As someone who's not into techno, it just didn't resonate with me
Miriam Makeba
2/5
Nice voice but the songs just didn't hit like I thought they would
Aerosmith
5/5
The sound was tight. Each instrument compliments the next so well, and the vocals are the perfect match for this type of music. Easily a 5
Björk
1/5
Sounds like she's making random sounds with her mouth
Randy Newman
3/5
Decent record (even if I was expecting Toy Story vibes)