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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Night Life
Ray Price
|
5 | 2.8 | +2.2 |
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Heartattack And Vine
Tom Waits
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5 | 3.07 | +1.93 |
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Wild Wood
Paul Weller
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5 | 3.09 | +1.91 |
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Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar
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5 | 3.1 | +1.9 |
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Close To The Edge
Yes
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5 | 3.19 | +1.81 |
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Being There
Wilco
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5 | 3.23 | +1.77 |
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Fragile
Yes
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5 | 3.32 | +1.68 |
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My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
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5 | 3.34 | +1.66 |
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Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
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5 | 3.36 | +1.64 |
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2112
Rush
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5 | 3.37 | +1.63 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
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1 | 3.62 | -2.62 |
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...And Justice For All
Metallica
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1 | 3.42 | -2.42 |
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
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1 | 3.4 | -2.4 |
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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
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1 | 3.36 | -2.36 |
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The Renaissance
Q-Tip
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1 | 3.24 | -2.24 |
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Phrenology
The Roots
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1 | 3.24 | -2.24 |
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
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2 | 4.23 | -2.23 |
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
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2 | 4.05 | -2.05 |
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Purple Rain
Prince
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2 | 4.02 | -2.02 |
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Out of Step
Minor Threat
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1 | 2.93 | -1.93 |
Artists
Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Beatles | 3 | 4.67 |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 4.67 |
| Rush | 2 | 5 |
| R.E.M. | 2 | 5 |
| Yes | 2 | 5 |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 4.25 |
| Miles Davis | 3 | 4.33 |
| Nick Drake | 3 | 4.33 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Metallica | 2 | 1.5 |
| Public Enemy | 2 | 1.5 |
Controversial
| Artist | Ratings |
|---|---|
| Pink Floyd | 5, 5, 5, 2 |
5-Star Albums (40)
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Ray Price · 1 likes
5/5
I didn't expect to like this, but its turns out I love it. Right from the spoken intro over the albums theme music you are taken to a different world. This guy can sing and the lyrics are still relevant today. Yes its country music, but country music before it became the schmaltzy caricature of itself that it is today.
ABBA · 1 likes
4/5
Well, well, well. I fully expected to dislike this album based on their body of work, but darn it I liked it. Yes its polished pop, but not as schmaltzy as the stuff we've all heard. Sounds like they grew up a bit. Glad to have heard this one.
1-Star Albums (9)
All Ratings
MGMT
1/5
Not great. Background music at best.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
I kind of lost track of Neil Young in the 80's when he veered off a bit, so I never listened to this album until now. Wow! Its great - I'll be listening to this one again and again.
Oasis
4/5
Miles Davis
5/5
Lorde
3/5
The Kinks
4/5
Simultaneously ahead of its time and old fashioned. Great album
Radiohead
3/5
I don't buy that they "planned" two albums worth of material in the Kid A sessions. These songs did not make the cut for Kid A and that is how they sound. Same atmosphere, no substance. After "OK Computer" and "Kid A", they knew we'd buy anything. Doesn't belong on this list, but also not the worst thing on this list!
Mott The Hoople
3/5
It just goes to show good songwriting and a unique singing voice (at least at the time) will take you a long way. The singer makes this album work - 3 1/2 parts prototype British punk, 1/2 part gravelly vocals that Paul Westerberg would pioneer in the 80's, and a dash of Bob Dylan. The band however - so rudimentary. I suspect a few dashes of studio musicians were introduced for sax, violin, piano and other more intricate parts. Still better than most of today's music.
John Prine
3/5
Great Lyrics, solid songs, a little one dimensional though. Nice represetation of early, disillusioned Americana.
The Rolling Stones
5/5
This album was the precursor to the golden era of Stones albums (Let it Bleed to Its Only Rock N Roll). Or maybe it was the kick-off! An awesome follow-up to the ridiculous Satanic Majesty's Request. They finally stopped paying attention to what the Beatles were doing.
The Doors
4/5
I've never been much of a fan of the doors, but this is a pretty solid album. It has some weak moments but pretty creative overall. Its worth a couple listens.
The Cars
4/5
Loved it when it came out and I still love it today. Well written songs, with a nice blend of guitar and synth rock. Just great pop songs. Personally I like Orr's vocals over Ocasek's, but maybe its that juxtaposition that keeps it interesting.
Teenage Fanclub
3/5
Its OK. Listenable, but not outstanding IMO. Sounds like Toad the Wet Sporket meets the Smithereens, but not as good as either.
Metallica
2/5
I understand the adolescent male fear and insecurities that led to this kind of "music". I also know it has a ton of fans. But to me, this sounds more like affectation than innovation. No desire to hear this again.
Alanis Morissette
5/5
Wow - the anger is intense and barely controlled throughout. These are great songs and lyrics. Her vocals are amazing and often right on the edge of falling apart. You don't see too many artists trying to copy this style - it’s a lot harder than just learning a few quirky diphthongs - I'm talking to you Indie-girls.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
It took me a minute to get into this, but the writing quickly won me over. There is a palpable darkness in these stories - not demons and satan nonsense - the real dark side of human nature.
Rush
5/5
Three virtuoso musicians at their creative peak. "The Camera Eye" goes on a little longer than necessary, but other than that, there is not much to criticize.
The Cardigans
3/5
Pretty unique stuff. The vocalist is very good, but a little too cutsie poopsie for my taste. The more upbeat songs break it up nicely. The music is clever and quirky at times.
OutKast
4/5
So fresh and so clean! Pretty enjoyable and creative despite the sophomoric misogyny typical of this genre. I'd listen to it again.
k.d. lang
3/5
It has a mellow, dreamy, old-timey feel with plenty of steel guitars and fiddles that create a nice consistent mood. KD's vocals are outstanding and she keeps it interesting throughout.
Sigur Rós
2/5
Hey, Opium dens need to play something too. I admit there is a lot of creativity and uniqueness on display, but its just not for me. I just can't imagine the circumstance in which I would want to spin this again.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Solid debut album from the Stones although its all covers. Still that Mick Jagger style and Keith's reckless playing style are in place from the first minute. There are way better Stones albums IMO.
The Psychedelic Furs
4/5
Pretty in Pink alone makes this album shine. Super unique vocals and solid song writing. Very catchy songs with dark undertones - Dark Pop
Sister Sledge
2/5
Its Disco
Morrissey
4/5
Very enjoyable listen. Jangly guitarsn and meloncholy vocals support solid songwriting. Aside from the first track, not many stand-out, but none of the tracks had me reaching for the skip button either.
Paul Simon
4/5
Great storytelling songs, a lot of good acoustic guitar work.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
I love the Stones, but honestly, if they hadn't gone on to make some truly great music, no one would be listening to or talking about this album. Its fine, but not top 1000.
Ray Price
5/5
I didn't expect to like this, but its turns out I love it. Right from the spoken intro over the albums theme music you are taken to a different world. This guy can sing and the lyrics are still relevant today. Yes its country music, but country music before it became the schmaltzy caricature of itself that it is today.
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
David Bowie
3/5
I simply don't get the worlds fascination with David Bowie - especially this album. Its just OK
Steve Winwood
4/5
I'm rating based on the strength of the first two songs, the rest was just pleasant background music.
Cheap Trick
4/5
The Zombies
5/5
This is kind of a pop masterpiece. Yes its got a dated sound, but man these are well written songs!
Happy Mondays
3/5
Its got a nice rhythm going, but I don't like the vocalist
Air
3/5
Mellow, moody - nice background music
Public Enemy
2/5
Miles Davis
5/5
genre defining album
Tom Waits
5/5
James Brown
3/5
Entertaining listen and introduction to James Brown.
Portishead
4/5
Creepy and dreamy - feels a little like a movie soundtrack for a psychological thriller.
3/5
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5/5
Outstanding Crazy Horse album. The guitar work is incredible
ABBA
2/5
yuck
The Flying Burrito Brothers
4/5
Just like many albums on this list, if you like the alt-country genre, you'll like this album. If you hate it, you'll hate probably hate this. Personally, I think its great and you can hear where the Eagles, Uncle Tupelo, Whiskeytown, The Jayhawks, Blue Mountain, etc drew inspiration from.
Rocket From The Crypt
3/5
I didn't expect to like this based on the title, the band name or the cover. And the first few notes almost killed it - but I persisted and mostly enjoyed the high paced, crashing and bashing with dark lyrics and surprising musicianship.
Eagles
4/5
Well of course these are great, well written songs with great voices and musicians. My only critical comment is it feels overly polished and the drums are a bit robotic
Duke Ellington
4/5
Its listed as Jazz, but it feels to me like Jazz emerging from Big Band in a very positive way. All the corny intros throw you back into an entriley different era. Really good stuff IMO, but not my everyday listen.
Violent Femmes
4/5
Super unique execution of what could otherwise be pretty straight forward songs. Purposefully and delightfully sloppy and quirky. Love it.
Lou Reed
3/5
Tom Tom Club
4/5
This is just catchy, mindless fun! I usually like a little more lyrical content, but I really enjoyed this.
Paul McCartney and Wings
5/5
Thank God the Beatles broke up so we can experience this amazing album. You'll want to spin it again as soon as it finishes.
King Crimson
4/5
OMG somebody slipped something in my drink! This was fucking awesome. Odd time signatures, wonderful tones amzing playing. I can't get enough
Fairport Convention
4/5
Moments of brilliance peppered with a few oddballs. The brilliant songs carry the day.
Common
2/5
Aretha Franklin
2/5
The Go-Go's
3/5
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
4/5
Solid early english blues. More variety than I expected!
The Divine Comedy
4/5
There is nothing I can compare this to. Sometimes its comical, sometimes its dramatic, sometimes its ridiculous, but I'll come back to it if only to figure out what the hell they are trying to do here!
David Bowie
3/5
A little more musical variety than his usual stuff but nothing that really grabbed me.
The Offspring
4/5
This is great driving rock with a little bit of fun mixed in. You'd think you might get tired of the singer but not so.
Boston
4/5
John Lennon
3/5
I was really enjoying it until "How do you sleep?" His disdain for someone who taught him how to play guitar, wrote incredible songs with him and helped launch him into the musical stratosphere is petty and frankly sad. That song is definitely a blemish on his entire body of work.
The Darkness
3/5
Well that was something. Great rock guitars and interesting riffs. The singer sounds like Robert Smith, Geddy Lee and Jack Black were involved in a nuclear experiment and this guy popped out. A little too over the top most of the time, but on "Friday Night" he proves he can sing like a normal person, but he just doesn't want to.
Nick Drake
4/5
Marilyn Manson
1/5
Antigood Supercrap
Adele
4/5
Wow - I expected sickly sweet crooning, but she belts its out. What a remarkable voice and some really solid songwriting.
Van Morrison
4/5
I expected a string of "Brown-eyed Girl"-like songs but was rewarded with some pretty uncoventional sounds. I'll have to listen again, but I don't recall any proper verse-chorus structures. Interesting album for sure
N.W.A.
3/5
Better than the usual stuff in this genre
Prince
2/5
Over rated
Everything But The Girl
3/5
The Monkees
2/5
Didn't think much of it - very dated sounding.
Snoop Dogg
2/5
Heaven 17
3/5
Duran Duran
3/5
Eminem
2/5
Steely Dan
5/5
Awesome musicianship, creative well written songs and an entirley unique sound.
Fats Domino
3/5
Buzzcocks
3/5
Bob Dylan
4/5
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
5/5
The Everly Brothers
3/5
Patti Smith
3/5
Prince
2/5
Rage Against The Machine
4/5
Machito
3/5
I felt like I was watching a sixties action movie the whole time
Elvis Costello
5/5
Possibly the strongest debut of all time. Simply fantastic
Pink Floyd
5/5
How do you follow Dark Side of the Moon - Like this! Awesome!
Don McLean
3/5
Metallica
1/5
4/5
MC Solaar
5/5
Very enjoyable. I don't understand a word, but its still quite interesting - maybe the lyrics are stupid - who knows!
The Auteurs
4/5
Depeche Mode
4/5
The Byrds
3/5
Justin Timberlake
2/5
Spiritualized
2/5
I don't need to hear this again.
Jack White
4/5
Peter Gabriel
3/5
Good album - very 80's sounding
Bon Jovi
3/5
meh
Iron Maiden
2/5
Its got a certain energy, but not for everyone - certainly not me
Soundgarden
5/5
Outstanding from start to finish
Ananda Shankar
2/5
Is this a joke?
Van Halen
4/5
Deep Purple
3/5
Scott Walker
2/5
I don't even know what genre to call this. The guy takes himself too seriously and the songs are just OK
PJ Harvey
4/5
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Les Rythmes Digitales
2/5
Na
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
4/5
AC/DC
3/5
It's kind of a known entity at this point, but not top 1000 material IMO
The Lemonheads
4/5
Michael Jackson
2/5
Q-Tip
1/5
This is just run off the mill rap
R.E.M.
5/5
The Smiths
3/5
Brian Eno
3/5
Second half was better, first half was stupid. Why so much Brian Eno on this list??
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
I love Elvis Costello, but this album is just good to me
Deep Purple
4/5
Well I have never been the biggest Deep Purple fan - but live they really rock. That guy can sing y'all!
Amy Winehouse
4/5
The Velvet Underground
3/5
I really don't get the appeal of velvet undergorund
Black Sabbath
3/5
Jane Weaver
2/5
Two types of people think this album is great. Jane Weaver's mom and anyone wanting to get in her pants.
Nick Drake
5/5
Traffic
3/5
Interesting album - some wonky lyrics but a good listen
Minor Threat
1/5
just doesn't stand the test of time
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
Kind of a mixed bag of interesting stuff and garbage
3/5
Kind of Schmaltzy country, but you have to give her credit as a pioneer.
JAY Z
2/5
Would have been a 1, but it had some moments of musical redemption. Otherwise, the usual sophmoric cRAP
Bill Callahan
3/5
A little hard to get past the slow talking vocals. Very mellow
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
New Order
4/5
Love
3/5
Very dated sounding, but still had something to offer musically.
Kanye West
1/5
I refuse to listen to anything by this creep
The Roots
1/5
garbage
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Kind of mellow, but some real nice lyrics and melodies
The Style Council
3/5
Yeah, I don't know. There really wasn't much consistency song to song - just a collection of random music.
The Who
4/5
Wilco
5/5
A harbinger of what was to come and a beautiful transition from Uncle Tupelo & AM to the amazing albums that followed.
The Kinks
4/5
Sonic Youth
3/5
I have a lot of their albums, but you really have to be in the right mood. Not exceptional IMO
Adele
3/5
Boards of Canada
4/5
The Black Keys
4/5
Germs
1/5
Crap - I was five songs in and thought maybe I had accidentally played only track 1 on repeat. Tiresome and boring
Buena Vista Social Club
3/5
Norah Jones
4/5
Marty Robbins
3/5
Sarah Vaughan
3/5
Kind of one dimensional
Nick Drake
4/5
Arcade Fire
3/5
I got tired of his whiny voice immediately
Adam & The Ants
3/5
I thought this guy was just an MTV era poser. That may be true, but this album was not half bad - but certainly not astounding.
Black Sabbath
4/5
Cover Art aside, this was a pretty solid album. So much music was created based on this blueprint
ABBA
4/5
Well, well, well. I fully expected to dislike this album based on their body of work, but darn it I liked it. Yes its polished pop, but not as schmaltzy as the stuff we've all heard. Sounds like they grew up a bit. Glad to have heard this one.
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
I don't get Jimi Hendrix and think he is very over rated. Little Wing is about the only track worth hearing.
Van Morrison
3/5
Gillian Welch
4/5
Fun Lovin' Criminals
3/5
3 star - Blues and rap - its actually pretty good. A lot more fun than the usual rap/hip hop album
Pavement
3/5
Elvis Presley
3/5
Killing Joke
4/5
Primal Scream
2/5
not for me
De La Soul
4/5
A friendly, fun and accessible hip-hop album. Very little of the usual sophmoric hip-hop themes. This is the only hip-hop album I've heard that I'd like to hear again.
The Doors
4/5
Serge Gainsbourg
4/5
Well this was a great experience. This guy manages to stay on the good side of that fine line between clever and stupid only occasionally drifting over the line like a drunken, horny frenchman who probably needs a bath. The guitars and arrangements are exceptional on this wierd masterpiece. Might have been a five if not for the cringe worthy subject matter. Once again, I am pleased I don't understand French - the language or the people.
The Divine Comedy
3/5
A little bit sappy, but I guess that’s what you get on an album about love.
Fatboy Slim
3/5
CHIC
2/5
Rush
5/5
Beatles
5/5
Dire Straits
4/5
The Cramps
3/5
Led Zeppelin
5/5
I hadn't listened to this from start to finish in a long time. I was thinking this was a solid 4, but it stood the test of time and is in fact a 5 IMO
The Shamen
3/5
Its dance music, but I kind of liked it
Frank Zappa
5/5
The original LP mix is far superior to the CD release. I'm not sure if they ever released the original mix digitally, but find it if you can.
The Rolling Stones
5/5
Little Richard
3/5
The Band
3/5
Marianne Faithfull
3/5
Jurassic 5
2/5
Gang Starr
2/5
The Stooges
4/5
Bob Dylan
5/5
Tito Puente
2/5
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
John Lee Hooker
3/5
The opener sounded like Santana, but after that pure blues as expected.
U2
3/5
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Madonna
3/5
Isaac Hayes
2/5
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Isaac Hayes
3/5
Beastie Boys
2/5
The Mothers Of Invention
2/5
Sly & The Family Stone
2/5
Beatles
5/5
The Smashing Pumpkins
5/5
5/5
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Blur
4/5
The Byrds
4/5
Led Zeppelin
5/5
T. Rex
3/5
Just OK for me
Faith No More
3/5
The vocal affectation turns me off
Travis
3/5
Kind of a sleeper band, a little bland but some nice (if not predictable) chord progessions. Not much to really love or really hate here.
George Harrison
3/5
It has its moments but on the whole just average
Kraftwerk
2/5
Repetitive and not very interesting
FKA twigs
2/5
4/5
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Aretha Franklin
2/5
The Kinks
3/5
Pretty dated sound, but some interesting stuff here
The B-52's
4/5
From the minute the first track starts you know you're in for something different.
3/5
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
Grant Lee Buffalo
3/5
Parliament
4/5
Pretty funky! Kind of silly at points but still pretty enjotable listen
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
Elvis Presley
4/5
John Martyn
3/5
For most of the albums on this list I do not like, I at least understand why some may find it earth shattering. This was fine, but not sure why some people think this stands out. Pretty middle of the road.
Radiohead
4/5
Paul Simon
3/5
A couple of really strong singles, but just average overall IMO
Thin Lizzy
3/5
Its good, would I listen again? Yes. Do I need to listen again? No
The Louvin Brothers
3/5
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5/5
Best album of the decade!
Muddy Waters
3/5
Kings of Leon
3/5
Moby Grape
3/5
Queen
3/5
Beyoncé
2/5
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Rod Stewart
3/5
Pink Floyd
5/5
Beck
3/5
Rather boring to be honest
Funkadelic
4/5
The solo on the title track is amazing! That alone earns the rating
Keith Jarrett
3/5
Nice background music. And some dude grunting throughout (maybe the artist) was distracting.
Pink Floyd
5/5
Thought hard about making it a 4, due to the over indulgence at times and my belief that a better single album with less filler would be superior. But in the end, its strengths outweigh its weaknesses. The internal stresses among the band surface here as strong emotion as opposed to the apathy exhibited on their final album with Waters. This was a missed opportunity to end on a very high note.
The Temptations
2/5
Pink Floyd
2/5
This has not aged well - I suppose it was ground breaking in 1967, but now it sounds like a Spinal Tap parody. Please stop bringing this up as a "great" album - its a joke.
Coldplay
3/5
R.E.M.
5/5
Lenny Kravitz
3/5
The xx
3/5
Yes
5/5
Nirvana
5/5
Pavement
2/5
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
3/5
Cyndi Lauper
2/5
Johnny Cash
3/5
Silver Jews
2/5
Genesis
3/5
Iron Maiden
3/5
Expected to hate it, but I got several tracks in before I got bored and started skipping tracks. I'd listen to it again in the background.
The Thrills
2/5
The Boo Radleys
3/5
Radiohead
3/5
It had its moments, but it just didn't go anywhere.
Nirvana
4/5
Madonna
2/5
Steely Dan
4/5
Led Zeppelin
4/5
It would have been a five as a single album, but they just couldn't resist...
King Crimson
5/5
Neil Young
4/5
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Public Enemy
1/5
Johnny Cash
3/5
Animal Collective
2/5
The Sugarcubes
3/5
Fugazi
3/5
The Specials
2/5
The Black Crowes
3/5
Small Faces
4/5
Butthole Surfers
3/5
A reluctant 3 based on its inventiveness. A difficult listen unless you are in the right mood for something super sub-culture wierd
Van Halen
3/5
Throwing Muses
2/5
Screaming Trees
3/5
Derek & The Dominos
5/5
Big Star
3/5
Buffalo Springfield
3/5
Blur
4/5
The Verve
3/5
Baaba Maal
2/5
Coldplay
4/5
Brian Eno
2/5
Miles Davis
3/5
2/5
SZA
2/5
Beatles
4/5
Underworld
3/5
God help me I liked it.
The Human League
3/5
Paul Revere & The Raiders
2/5
Joan Armatrading
2/5
Shuggie Otis
2/5
Spacemen 3
2/5
Boring
Fiona Apple
3/5
Orbital
2/5
Bebel Gilberto
3/5
Soul II Soul
2/5
Two stars is being generous - this is generic bullshit with absolutley no soul. Should be Soul - Soul equals zero
Kings of Leon
4/5
Simply Red
2/5
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
Gorillaz
3/5
American Music Club
4/5
Right in the wheel house of acoustic rock/alt-country. The vocals are a little weak however but I expect to get used to them.
Paul Weller
5/5
Dusty Springfield
3/5
Janis Joplin
2/5
A Tribe Called Quest
2/5
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Hole
4/5
Soft Machine
3/5
Suede
4/5
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2/5
Complex for no reason and virtually incomprehensible. This is the kind of crap snobs like to reference to show that they are somehow superior because they understand this music while us mere mortals are repelled. I'm looking at you 5-star reviewers. The emperor has no clothes and he's overweight, hairy and ridiculous.
The Prodigy
5/5
Fatboy Slim
3/5
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Echo And The Bunnymen
4/5
Quicksilver Messenger Service
4/5
Talking Heads
4/5
N.E.R.D
3/5
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Steve Earle
3/5