Actually really good - B side a little more somber. But this is a really solid record. I have this odd view of Beck and don't think i've eveer truly appreciated the artistry. He's been rocking it forEVER. Wish I could give half stars because it's absolutely a 3.5. BUT i'll give it a 4 because I unexpectedly enjoyed it. Fav Tracks: Guess I'm doing Fine, Golden Age

Did not fully listen and give it the chance it deserves - but respect the artistry for sure

Don't tempt me with a good time

I've never been a huge Jack White guy. Resepct the game and the hustle, but it was always just 'noise' to me with some decent lyrics. There were a handful of decent tracks here. I actually think I liked the B side a lot more. Especially the back half

This, the smiths, and all that has never really been my vibe. Once again, respect the artistry - but not something i'd pick out at a record shop and spin at home in my free time. But respect to the project - i'm going to give everything the listen it deserves

Honestly - this was pretty awesome. I wasn't reeeeeally into the first track but Pressure point on was really great. Turns out I knew Pressure point already from MVP Baseball 05'. But definitely never a band I looked into when i was 13. Front to back really dope. The vinyl pressing for this is rare as hell apparently - $200 a pop

I'll stand by this - Rehab sucks. Not the place - the song. SO many other better tracks on here to put as the lead. You can bury Rehab on the B-side. I know it's unpopular. But that's just like my opinion, man. But other than that really great 60's soul inspired music. Hard to hate

I didn't want to like it - but this is a fuckin bop and a half. Wow. Do i kind of want to buy this? at least the A side? yes...yes i do... I stand by my thoughts - the tail end of the B side, though ripping with a horn solo, does lose you a bit. Just comparatively speaking. But damn - she was a hit. Do i dig deeper into the catalog? Only time will tell. Shoutout Jimmy Jamm and Terry Lewis.

I mean literally always. It's just undeniably one of the greatest albums literally ever. Start to finish it's just so fluid. I'll never forget the first time I ever heard it and just how much I gravitated towards it. Brain Damage --> Eclipse is just one of the smoothest transitions in all of music. If that were just one song it might honestly be my favorite track of all time

It's got a little bit of everything in here. Starts off with an absolute ripper in River Song. Pacific Ocean Blues is the first track I ever heard off of this - probably about 5-10 years ago at this point. Its a little all over the place - but then you peel it back and realize this is his only album....of course you're gonna have a little bit of everything in there. Some ballads, some bops, some jams. Overall definitely into it - but i wish it were a little tighter and more succinct

Lyrically this is actually fantastic - i don't overly love the instrumentation. But his lyrics are absolutely incredible which really pumps the value up here. He doesn't get the love for Hallelujah(not on here) probably because of the Rufus Wainwright, and more importantly, Jeff Buckley renditions. But I think a Lenny Cohen, Neil Young collab could've been really cool(if that exists i might not be aware of it) Overall solid

I normally don't gravitate towards big band....but not to say I'm not into it. But this was really awesome. The first track definitely din't pull me in...but the rest absolutely had me going. Great driving music, really thought provoking stuff. How is that possible without lyrics? Well music is just funny like that. It doesn't need to literally ask you a question in order to get the juices flowing. Respect to Count. An all-timer forever and always

First track in and it's already sitting at a 2. But for the most part - this is just a lot of noise. Would've used a track from this in a 00's movie with some wild chase scene of a kid stealing a camcorder from Circuit City and outrunning the security on foot before he stole somebody's skateboard, promising to give it back later(he never does). Final verdict - 3. Wish i could do half stars because it really is a 2.5 I'm being generous because i listened to Oasis after. Comparing them to Nirvana is a stretch...like i get it? But still a stretch especially on their first album. Also, i really want to listen to Oasis after this... is that a compliment? I agree with the masses - not really sure why this is on this list. But whatever!

I absolutely respect it - but i feel like Jack recyles a lot of sounds throughout his artists now. I think Lana started it - so i'm going to say everybody is just copying that style...at least to a degree. Not realy my taste - but a solid listen

HUGE traffic fan so i'll give it some extra love. This was very ok - good background music, i guess?

Uhhhhh.....this is an album? There's like 45 second songs that sound like rough demos rather than anything else. Not into it at all. Just a lot of noise. Not it, not even a little bit. Sounds like something that is played at that really overpriced record store and you just think to yourself "i can't believe people listen to stuff like this". But they're just playing it because it's 'cool'. Different yeah, for sure. But cool? Good? No thanks. Some songs are honestly ok. Closer you are should be a full length song. not 2 minutes. For those that like it - good for you. You're cooler than me I guess

Some really good tracks on here. Really solid album. Sit yourself down is a lowkey awesome song that doesn't get the love the other bigger hits do. I mean the names featured on here are just wild. Stills, Jimi, Clapton, Booker T, Ringo, Graham Nash. Yes they're all separated - but that's elite pull. Very solid 3. maybe 3.5 to be nice but i think i do that a lot. i love that they all have that one album that just bops for them individually. CSN&Y are a true super group to the absolute core.

No listening notes, huh? Hm. Well let's not read too much into that. Really solid record. I am trying to break your heart is such a great track - but I actually think his acoustic version is FAR better. Genuinely - i've listened to that track like 5 dozen times. Jesus is objectively dope. Pot Kettle Black is an absolute banger of a track. Jeff truly is a master songwriter and I don't think gets the love he deserves in the modern day songwriting sphere. I mean he's been writing for 25+ years and still churns em out. His last full length album has a few really great tracks on there - though I don't think the album got a ton of love. Overall - really solid 4. Good and easy listening

So this is an interesting one - I actually love Elvis. I really love a ton of his earlier stuff - way before the jumpsuits and all that come with it. I have immense respect for the artistry and the way he absolutely revolutionized fanbases in music. Women fainting at the swivel of his hips...like what? Broke all the rules and norms there ever were. This is....fine. I do like Live Elvis tracks a lot..especially his comeback special he did. SO MUCH HEAT in there. This is ok. I'll sit with it but it feels like a 2 or 3. Once again - would love to give a half star. It's probably a 3 knowing my appreciation for the man

You can definitely see the unique style beginning to come into it's own. Funny how most haven't listened to full queen albums - solid 3.

I love Frank. Big NJ guy. Love Jobim....but this didn't really land with me. Felt like a focred collab

Honestly - never really took the time to listen to Franz Ferdinand. Or at least in depth. That was a rock solid record - i get it. Really good driving rock, nice melodies, not too overproduced. Deserves another listen to give it my full notes and maybe a deeper dive into the catalog...eyes....

Unemorable really. I don't love it, i don't hate it. It'll go down to me as just some more noise. Not quire sure how this made it on the list - but it didn't really do anything for me.

HERE WE GO! Overall that was really awesome. "Heaven is" is quite awesome - really spacial sounds to it. I'll never forget the first time I heard Boogie On Reggae Woman. I was 17 years old and thought i just discovered gold. It's a fun experience 'discovering new music' when it's actually older than you are. It's a timeless digging of gems - and that's what that felt like to me. I added it to my ipod(yes, my ipod) and showed it to my good friend and we bopped out to it for a while. Some overall really great tracks here - not everything has to be a radio hit. This was a really great record with not a ton of fanfare. Solid 4

You can definitely feel them starting to head in the funky direction - and i say that in the best way possible. Rikki is a classic, any major dude is of course a crowd favorite. But the self-titled track is probably my favorite on here. So blues and groovy. Can't buy a thrill is still probably my favorite, AJA a very close second. Then Pretzel Logic. Such a great band - always so so so tight. Idk how people don't like SD - it makes no sense to me

I wouldn't say i've actively avoided listening to Fiona...but it's never been something i ever sought out. Nothing personal - nothing targeted. Just never really fell into sync with my listening profile. Let's see what this is about! Ok - Criminal fuckin rips. Wow. I'm gonna play it back again because it was so good. Shadowboxer is also right up my alley. B Side definitely does slow down a bit - but still lyrically beautiful. Overall very surprised this falls right up my alley given that I've honestly never given it the time of day before. Could be something that i've aged into the taste, or just a classic case of I've never heard of this before!

I honestly never thought too deep about Mick Jagger's love life before. This was....surprinsgly cool. Some really early 80's feel to it(makes sense). But for something I didn't know existed - that was pretty cool. I had to do a double take on the last track when she started getting a little...err..vulgar Broken Englis and Guilt are friggin awesome. Sick cover of working class hero.

I literally said FUCK YEAH when i saw this pop up. Two steeley albums in a week?! i feel so spoiled! Just a top notch album. There was one point where i had 3 records of Aja. One as a gift, one that i bought, and the other i received in a 'mystery box'. Such a tight album that pushes some really cool boundaries especially for the time. At this point they're at their peak and just being vibey and groovy and making up their own rules. I don't even know what's my favorite here. Deacon Blues is a top contender, Aja is also really great. Just such a killer album

I've tried so hard to get into the Smiths...naturally Morrisery as well. I feel like I'd like playing some of these on my acoustic - they may jive with me more. Same with some iconic Smiths tracks. They just never really hit for me. I can't deny the songwriting and the following - it's pretty unmatched. But for now - solid 2. It's ok. I really do want to like 80's prog rock...but it just doesn't hit the way I want it to. I can confidently say I don't even know why people hate him so much - from a quick read he does seem like a selfish a-hole. So many reviews say how much they hate him, his head is so far up his ass, they can't wait for him to croak. Upon reading into it.....FUCK this guy. So that doesn't really help with the rating haha. You always try and separate the person from the art - but it's sometimes easier said than done. This isn't something i'd ever pursue buying a pressing of.

Yeah im not remotely into this haha. i remember hearing the name now and giving them a try at some point in college, maybe even post? Just not for me at all. No other notes

Eh

This is fuckin awesome. I've genuinely never listened to this front to back before - and now i've done it twice today. I knew a hand full of tracks off of here....mainly Wake Up and Rebellion. But wow super cohesive and exactly what I wanted it to be. These guys absolutely cooked here. They call this one of the greatest modern rock albums of all-time and I totally get it. 5 Stars

What a rock solid trcord. I totally get the hype and the love this gets. Hot take. Don’t love man on the moon. Never have. Past that though, really really great 5 stars

Why the hell is this on the list? Punk Ska? Nah man i'm cool. This might be it for somebody else. but DEFINITELY not me

I mean legitmitely one of the greatest albums ever. Just top to bottom. So complete, so epic. Quincy and Mike are at the tippy fuckin top of their game here and it shows from every which way. I bought this vinyl at a coffee shop/brewery in Brooklyn years ago for $4 and it's absolutely in the top 10 most spun records in my apartment. A true masterpiece of an album. What more is there to say?

Rippin good album. I've honestly only listened to the 'hits' but this album rocks. Lot of soul and passion behind Dusty here. I know she was a star with The Springfields, but such a sick debut album. Love the Ray Charles cover. Every Ounce of Strength is such a fuckin bop.

So hard to dislike the Band. Just about every album rips. The 'brown album' is no different

Is this gonna be another one of those 'it's just noise albums'? God i hope not... It wasn’t. That was just ok

Woof…. Some of these you can’t help but wonder how they got on here

I'm good. Thanks though..

A side is SOOOOO good. Like insanely good. B side really just turns into a lot ominous/ambient sounds. Doesn't really hate the way I want it to especially after comnig off of such a Hot A side. But - that's ok. He's an absolute legend and this rocks. 4 starmans on this one. *a quick wikipedia lookup immediately used the word ambiant and i feel so validated for no reason.

I don't think i can say anything that hasn't been said about this album. Opening and closing of AWESOME rock music - coupled with some of the greatest albums ever. 5/5. Pink Floyd is undeniably one of the greatest bands of all time. No questions asked.

So it turns out I knew Alright. Had no idea! But this is a surprising ripper. Super super tight. Why have i never heard of this before? A lot of head nodding happening even to the end of the record with Sofa of My Lethargy(what a track name). I wonder if this is a band I heard of maybe in the early 2000s at summer camp but just totally forgot about. Might deserve another play through. Yeah...this was fuckin awesome. Great record. 10/10 reccomend

This was really interesting - I'm not really sure it knows what it wants to be. Some tracks I was really into the instrumentation but not really the melodies. At times it felt like a light folk record. Then at times it felt like it wanted to be this soul r&b groove. I like all of that - but I don't really think this record had a 'consistent voice'. Not great - but not awful. A fine album to listen to on my commute in!

I looked at the album cover sand said "this looks like something that'll suck. One track in and BOY was I wrong. Nothing but rave reviews on here. I'm sorry for judging so fast. This feels pretty dope! Wow - never judge a book by it's cover. That's grade school 101. This was so fuckin cool. This is what this project is all about. Discovering new music that you've never heard of. Need to buy this....

Nahhhhh i'm good

It's not bad - but agreed with th comments. A lot of just nonsese

Really loved it. Idk if you can call this a super group in the moment - but i mean after the fact abso-friggin-lutely. Just killer instrumentation throughout. Some great riffs, decent melodies...but some good ole fashion rock and friggin roll right here.

I'll never understand how people can hate on the Eagles. Are they perfect? No. But they're sure close to it. Hotel California just shoots out of the gate with straight heat. Sure we all know the song, yes you've probably heard it too many times. But that doesn't make it a bad track of music. Quite the contrary IMO. Going right into New Kid in Town which I think is so underrated,. Then to life in the fast lane. Like c'mon man. They might a song out of a warm up riff that Joe Walsh used to play. The record definitely drops off a bit after that. But i think the first 3-4 definitely give this record a solid 4. They were cranking out a ton of music at this time and this was the tail end before there was a 3 year break until The long Run(also a little underrated). Will forever love the Eagles and tell everybody to watch the Eagles Doc. It's killer

Honestly, I don't think I've ever listened to a Police album front to back. Just never really stuck to me...at the time. That being said - super fun record. I think I knew about half of this record without actually knowing it was on the same album. So i guess that says a lot about them. I always wanted to get into 'new wave' but never fully dipped my toe in it. I've dabbled with some Iggy over the years - some Police - maybe some Duran and Talking Heads. I don't want to say i've missed out - because I really do love my taste in music(as one should). BUT - this was really cool and I owe Sting and co. a bit more love and respect and dive deeper into the catalog. I THINK this is their top record but i'd have to look around a bit more to confirm. Will circle back....one day!

Holy shit this fuckin slaps!

Really wanted to like it - especially given how much influence it has on artists I love. But damn.... side B was a tough listen. 2.5 stars - but it's gonna get a 2 all said and done

Randy should not just be associated with Toy Story

Can confidently say that I've never listened to a full Velvet Underground album before... I've never been the worlds biggest Lou Reed guy. Respect beyond belief but It just never clicked other than a handful of tracks. This one is interesting - so curious to hear Sister Ray. 17 minute experience starts now. Total Shoegaze inspiration on this record. Truly tone setting How do you sing a 17 minute song about a BJ? that's actually wild

For a songwriter, or really anybody who loves music, there's truly nothing bad you can say about this record. I wish i listened to Carole so much earlier in life - hell I wish I knew who she was. One of the greatest singer-songwriter albums ever created, and you can argue it might honestly be the best. It's book ended by an incredible song with "i feel the earth" and closing with "you make me feel". Absolutely love this record. Fuck it - might give it a spin later!

I've dabbled in some RadioHead - but not enough to truly hold my own in a conversation. This is a rock solid album that absolutely lives up to the hype. Really current, holds up beyond well....you could've told me this came out in 25' and i'd believe you. Really edgy and just a super solid album. Love that i'm experiencing it for the first time at ~33 years old. But wow - this would've been absolutely electric for me in High school. I can totally see myself standing at the bus stop at 730AM waiting to start my day with just some epic vibes. I'd get on the bus and show my friend my iPod and this 'new radiohead album' i just found. It's just so funny how it missed me - huge music lover. And yet here we are - reminiscing about a moment in time that should've and could've been - but never was.

Overall solid - definitely like other Roxy a bit more but this was surprisingly good. A few duds (Bittersweet) in the middle but wraps up really really strong with Prarie Rose.

Just noise to me

I love John Lee Hooker. I love the Blues. But this was just not it. Make your bag, totally get it. But this shouldn't be on this list. Put on Real Folk Blues or Burnin'. But not this. This is not good