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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Cupid & Psyche 85
Scritti Politti
5 2.39 +2.61
Ys
Joanna Newsom
5 2.79 +2.21
Destroyer
KISS
5 2.84 +2.16
Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
5 2.92 +2.08
Steve McQueen
Prefab Sprout
5 3 +2
Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
5 3.13 +1.87
The Real Thing
Faith No More
5 3.21 +1.79
Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
5 3.22 +1.78
Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
5 3.26 +1.74
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
5 3.29 +1.71

You Love Less Than Most

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The Rise & Fall
Madness
1 3.04 -2.04
Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
Small Faces
1 2.93 -1.93
Atomizer
Big Black
1 2.75 -1.75
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
2 3.68 -1.68
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
2 3.65 -1.65
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
2 3.63 -1.63
Zombie
Fela Kuti
2 3.46 -1.46
Aqualung
Jethro Tull
2 3.43 -1.43
The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
2 3.4 -1.4
Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
1 2.39 -1.39

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Cupid & Psyche 85 by Scritti Politti

I really like the grooves on this album and gives me all the 80s pop feels that i didn’t know i wanted. Pleasantly surprised by this one.

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane

There are some classic tunes on here and the album as a whole was really pleasing to listen to.

Ys by Joanna Newsom

I’m given 5 points of bardic inspiration from listening to this, so i provide 5 stars. I get why so many people hate on this album, it’s really not easy to get through to the meaning of these lyrics, and the groove is sometimes best described as medieval. But by the meadowlarks and monkeys and stuff, there isn’t anything else like this music. The melodies are haunting and happy and sad and exciting throughout. I have no clue how Joanna can perform any of these epic poems live and remember all the lyrics and stories and interwoven metaphors. It’s dense, it’s unusual, but it’s 110% worth sticking with and giving a chance.

The context around this album is obviously really important. Probably the most consequential and famous live album of all time. However, without knowing any of the history here, the songs very much hold up on their own merit. Unapologetic, art-forward, and uniquely their own - this is what music is about.

Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues

Really vibed with the first song, and then the rest flew by in a more forgettable fashion. Likely one i won’t go back to.

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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Jan 22 2025

American Girl >>>> Otherwise the rest is ok, not a huge fan of the vocals in some areas.

On The Beach by Neil Young
Jan 23 2025

Didn’t blow me away but wasn’t offensive.

Live! by Fela Kuti
Jan 24 2025
1984 by Van Halen
Jan 27 2025

It’s got Jump, man.

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Feb 04 2025

I’m sure it was influential, but it honestly sounds like elevator music. Maybe culture and time didn’t do it much favors there.

Now I Got Worry by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Feb 05 2025

Grimy and stanky

Destroyer by KISS
Feb 06 2025

Kicks your ass off the bat with DRC and then Beth hits you in the feelings kidneys

Palo Congo by Sabu
Feb 07 2025

I don’t really get it

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith
Feb 10 2025

It’s good jazz, i didn’t know when the album finished and other songs started the shuffle though.

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Feb 11 2025

Multi-generational, gritty, inspiring, and just good music.

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic
Feb 12 2025

The first track was crazy with headphones and the last track was crazy with headphones but more cat sounds and fart noises.

The Doors by The Doors
Feb 17 2025

Touch me would’ve made it a 5

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Feb 18 2025
Trans Europe Express by Kraftwerk
Feb 19 2025

I get this is probably the birth of techno that i know and love but it’s just not super fun to listen to.

The Rising by Bruce Springsteen
Feb 20 2025

Good anthems, catchy tunes, an overall melancholic but hopeful tone to the album in wake of one of our greatest disasters and eventual triumphs.

Fire Of Love by The Gun Club
Feb 21 2025

Some bangers, i felt the groove, not something I’d go back to super frequently.

The Bends by Radiohead
Feb 24 2025

I mess with this. Good lyrics, solid and interesting production. Could use some catchier hits i think, but overall it was fun to listen to.

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys
Feb 25 2025

I actually really fw the beastie boys

Feb 26 2025

It was tough to listen to some of it - a little bit too prog for my taste at the first song. But then it kind of grew on me.

The Blueprint by JAY Z
Feb 27 2025

Very glad i got to listen to an entire Jay Z album. Good beats, good lyrics, i am way too white to listen to this regularly.

Roxy Music by Roxy Music
Feb 28 2025

Nothing i was too super hyped about on this one.

Rubber Soul by Beatles
Mar 04 2025

My first Beatles album on here. It’s catchy, it’s interesting, and it’s actually pretty calming.

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan
Mar 05 2025

Jazzy, fun live parts, classic music, and i gotta share it with everyone.

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
Mar 06 2025

A little too much weird for me

1999 by Prince
Mar 10 2025

Nice - lots of sex noises though.

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
Mar 12 2025

It was very ethereal and artsy.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
Mar 14 2025

It’s very free form, but i prefer some tighter music for stuff other than background work music

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Mar 17 2025

First Alice In Chains album, i love how gritty it is. It’s haunting and heavy but not in an obnoxious screamy kind of way.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Mar 18 2025

Classic rock at its most classic

Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub
Mar 20 2025

A lot like the last one, some British pop rock. Not too offensive.

Ogden's Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces
Mar 21 2025

I don’t think so buddy. It’s just odd and not quite what I’m looking for in an album right now.

Queen II by Queen
Mar 25 2025

Seven seas carry this one, but the other tunes are classic Queen and always a joy to listen to.

Mar 28 2025

Tainted Love carried this but I had to draw the line at Sex Dwarf.

Mar 31 2025

Difficult to put down at the start, and then finishes with one of the best songs ever written.

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Apr 01 2025

Had a recognizable tune, some good riffs, some of the background talking was weird.

Atomizer by Big Black
Apr 02 2025

Suck daddy

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk
Apr 03 2025

My sources tell me that they are the robots

Abraxas by Santana
Apr 04 2025

Legendary riffs by a legendary guitarist.

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Apr 07 2025

Good tunes, i really mess with Joni

Cupid & Psyche 85 by Scritti Politti
Apr 09 2025

I really like the grooves on this album and gives me all the 80s pop feels that i didn’t know i wanted. Pleasantly surprised by this one.

La Revancha Del Tango by Gotan Project
Apr 10 2025

Some cool tunes, good background music for work or chores.

The Slim Shady LP by Eminem
Apr 14 2025

Interesting to see how these beginning tunes evolved into some of the massive hits Eminem put out in later works. Also interesting to hear some of the reviews on this album. Lots of praise for the beats, flow, technique, and general musical talent presented on this album. And in the same breath, a one star review solely due to the themes presented in the lyrics. If Eminem was rapping about rainbows and butterflies, would that evolve this from a one star to a four or five star album for these people? I’d posit that it would take away from the project. To me it doesn’t seem like he is advocating for violence but rather the opposite as this album is seeped in satire and mockery. I wouldn’t pretend to have deeply researched this album, but my thoughts now are that if you’re primary issue with the album is the harsh and offensive lyrics, you didn’t really get the point of the project.

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Apr 15 2025

Catchy tunes and hits that I’ve heard before - but didn’t know the name. Now I do.

Scream, Dracula, Scream by Rocket From The Crypt
Apr 17 2025

Pretty good rock from a group i haven’t heard of before. Also the band name and album name are both very cool.

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Apr 18 2025

Anything less is a crime. Banger after banger - no matter how overplayed.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Apr 21 2025

It’s challenging to rate an album with two of my favorite songs on it any lower than 5 stars. Even more challenging to go any less for the genius of The Beach Boys at their best. Nothing else quite like it.

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
Apr 22 2025

Came into this one knowing one song, came out of it enjoying a lot of them. We Got The Beat surprisingly was not my clear favorite on here, which was a pleasant surprise.

Pieces Of The Sky by Emmylou Harris
Apr 23 2025

Beautiful vocals, right up my alley kind of country, pleasant surprises. This one i might need to buy for my collection.

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Apr 24 2025

Kind of forgetful tunes, not offensive though - it was average to listen to.

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Apr 25 2025

Can’t go wrong with Led Zeppelin, some iconic songs and vibes.

Apr 28 2025

I liked some of the tunes, i think they were more in the background - none stood out to me as particularly notable. But the vibes are there.

Live At Leeds by The Who
Apr 29 2025

A lot of fun tunes with good writing and vibes, but a lot of it just sounded too same-y to me. My Generation the extended version really rocked hard though.

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young
Apr 30 2025

A very relaxing but also at times melancholy album. I like the melodies and production, and Neil’s unique vocals. Would listen again.

Maxinquaye by Tricky
May 01 2025

A pretty cool vibe from this one. It’s interesting and different from anything I’ve heard before. Would make a good movie soundtrack i feel like (if it hasn’t already been included in movies idk)

May 02 2025

Ultra vibe-y, some great throwback features, and some super catchy songs. There are some annoying parts to it that i would not go back to though.

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
May 05 2025

Groovy, classic, timeless, and a precursor for I’d think much greater things to come (idk i haven’t listened to a TON of MJ before).

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
May 06 2025

I know this music wasnt made for me, but i still really like it.

Document by R.E.M.
May 20 2025

Solid tunes and hits that i didn’t know the origin of. I liked the production and the range of the songs on this one. Would live through the end of the world as we know it again.

Music Has The Right To Children by Boards of Canada
May 21 2025

Immaculate vibes on this one. I’m a fan of putting on some lofi music every once in a while, and this scratches that itch while also upping the production value and creativity to 11. It was so unique compared to the other albums I’ve listened to on this project so far, and definitely something i didn’t know i needed.

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
May 23 2025

Enjoyable live rock album, i like the guitar artistry and some of the melodies in these songs. Always love to hear jumpin jack flash.

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
May 26 2025

A newer one from this century… very happy to hear - good vibes on this but not very memorable.

Happy Sad by Tim Buckley
May 28 2025

Eh was not really feeling these tracks. They dragged on a bit long for my taste and just didn’t give me much in return. Not poor but not up to par with the other albums so far.

Haunted Dancehall by The Sabres Of Paradise
May 29 2025

It was good background music but not quite something i would listen to on a regular basis.

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
May 30 2025

Incredible orchestral arrangements, dominating performances, and timeless writing by Jim Steinman. No wonder it is one of the best selling albums of all time - this one is for everyone.

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
Jun 02 2025

I’m not sure i was the intended audience for this, but i was able to enjoy it anyways.

Graceland by Paul Simon
Jun 03 2025

I liked the uniqueness of the songs and the overall vibe of the album.

Green by R.E.M.
Jun 04 2025

I think R.E.M. definitely have their own particular vibe. The lyrics are so artsy but kind of nasally sung and every song on here vaguely sounds like something I’ve heard before - maybe being played at a mall. All that being said, i love that vibe.

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley
Jun 05 2025

I liked this one better than happy sad, but i think i need a break from Tim for a few months at least.

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Jun 06 2025

I did like the lyrics and vocals on this one but otherwise there wasn’t really any one song that stood out to me on the album.

Metallica by Metallica
Jun 09 2025

Enter Sandman is the goat of this album, and really carries the whole gig. The rest of the songs aren’t offensive to listen to, but they don’t stack up - they play all of their cards on this one right from the start.

Locust Abortion Technician by Butthole Surfers
Jun 11 2025

When they try to make actual music - it’s not bad (Human Cannonball), but way too much of this album is not quite right. Some of it actively hurts to listen to.

Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
Jun 12 2025

Chill electronic music that isn’t really challenging or particularly memorable, but it’s easy to digest.

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Jun 13 2025

An odd no-hits Beach Boys album that left me thinking it was kind of forgettable. Still some good writing and production though, as is customary from the group.

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Jun 16 2025

Classic grooves. Actually iconic music and lives up to every bit of hype it receives.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jun 17 2025

Chill vibes, good tunes. Only gripe is a lot of them blend together, but that also gives the album a very consistent feel.

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Jun 18 2025

Some interesting tunes, i liked the production and uniqueness of these songs. There weren’t any that particularly stood out to me, seemed like generic pop/rock, but it was enjoyable to listen to.

Dry by PJ Harvey
Jun 19 2025

Really compelling grungy pop rock. I liked a lot of the riffs and vocal performances by Harvey. Only issue was that there wasn’t a whole lot that stuck in my memory from the album, but maybe the lack of a catchy tune is not so much a bad thing.

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes
Jun 20 2025

Some 96 tears old 60s vibes on here but nothing that really got me too interested.

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Jun 23 2025

I haven’t listened to Elvis Costello much before, and that’s the joy of this project. This album was fun and upbeat and really surpassed my expectations. It didn’t overstay its welcome either, was just an overall pleasure.

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Jun 24 2025

There are good songs and some that I’d probably skip next time. But the tunes, influence, and snoop carry this to one of the top hip hop albums I’ve heard. Regarding the lyrics, yeah they’re pretty offensive to listen to at times, but i think that’s just how art is sometimes, it’s meant to be challenging.

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Jun 25 2025

I did like a few of the beats and lyrics on this one. Doesn’t have the weight of a lot of the other more mainstream hip hop album hits that I’ve heard from this time, but it holds its own well.

Jun 26 2025

The context around this album is obviously really important. Probably the most consequential and famous live album of all time. However, without knowing any of the history here, the songs very much hold up on their own merit. Unapologetic, art-forward, and uniquely their own - this is what music is about.

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Jun 27 2025

Lots to like here, and a lot i probably wouldn’t single out to listen to again on repeat. I enjoyed the production and the vocals, and the calm vibes were very welcome (although not all of the topics were peaceful and calm, the music remained fairly so). It sounds like music for a fancy dinner party or inner reflection.

Tapestry by Carole King
Jun 30 2025

Groovy and moody and just all around a good vibe. I could see myself rocking out to this on the regular.

Odelay by Beck
Jul 01 2025

Maybe it’s because it took me weeks to get through it but i didn’t think there was all that too special on here. Might be worth coming back to.

Djam Leelii by Baaba Maal
Jul 02 2025

Absolutely not anything that i would’ve found myself or chose to listen to outside of a project like this. However, it really holds its own as a unique sound. The guitar on here is what spoke to me the most, as i couldn’t relate much to the lyrics here - but was able to surmise something from the beautifully haunting progressions.

Jul 03 2025

An unapologetically crushing album. Sick riffs, great vocals, and really makes you think about the circumstances and history surrounding its creation. Truly an artifact, but also fun to listen to.

Be by Common
Jul 07 2025

Pretty groovy beats and good lyrics. I didn’t think there was much to write home about but really did enjoy it.

Moondance by Van Morrison
Jul 08 2025

For sure bopped along with some of these tunes - the vibes were good.

Movies by Holger Czukay
Jul 09 2025

Not really a fan of the 15 minute mega-songs. Feels like it pigeonholes the tunes into “background music”. That being said, it was an enjoyable listen otherwise. I like this guy’s mustache.

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jul 10 2025

Amazed that all of these hits are in one album. Even some of my favorite songs by CCR that weren’t massive hits (Run Through the Jungle) show up here. Just great vibes and tunes, iconic songs all the way around.

Infected by The The
Jul 11 2025

Pretty unique rock songs. Missing a few catchier lyrics and hooks, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I just wanted something more memorable from this to hold on to. The album cover art is pretty dope tho.

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield
Jul 14 2025

I definitely lean towards this kind of music as one of my favorite genres. Dusty does a good job and there’s a lot of strong covers in here. Wanted a bit more variety out of it, but overall was happy i listened.

Clandestino by Manu Chao
Jul 16 2025

I actually really enjoyed this much more than I thought i would. Bongo Bong all day long.

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel
Jul 17 2025

He’s just a goofy guy!

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye
Jul 18 2025

I miss my wife now (I’ve never been married)

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Jul 22 2025

Exceptional flow and catchy hooks make this a certified hood classic

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
Jul 23 2025

I love some of the chord progressions on this and the guitar work. Just very calming and folksy.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Jul 24 2025

Gotta give it at least a 4 star for style points and just overall iconic sounds. Ozzy was a master at his craft, will never be another artist like him.

Boston by Boston
Jul 25 2025

Not much more than more than a feeling but it’s enough

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Jul 28 2025

Not really my thing, i can appreciate the sound though - it’s not quite like anything else out there.

Disraeli Gears by Cream
Jul 29 2025

Great riffs and a huge hit in Sunshine - one of my favorite guitar focused songs (shoutout to guitar hero on the Wii). Glad i got a chance to experience this album in it’s entirety.

Only By The Night by Kings of Leon
Jul 30 2025

I’ve heard of Kings of Leon before, but never really dove into their music. I think listening to this album has convinced me to do so. It was really great to listen to with some recognizable tunes and some things that should’ve definitely come up in my algorithm before.

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
Jul 31 2025

Knows exactly what it wants to be and executes it well. Very pleasing to listen to pop country album, and sometimes that’s all i need.

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
Aug 01 2025

I do like this version of Elvis - Suspicious Minds is for sure one of my favorite of his songs. And this version slaps pretty hard. Others on here like Kentucky Rain really just hit right for me.

Aug 04 2025

A perfect album for our day and age. Yes it’s offensive, rough, misogynistic and homophobic and all of that. But it also teaches an important lesson - sometimes we’re gonna get offended by something and that’s ok. Doesn’t mean it’s evil, doesn’t mean it’s going to harm us or harm our children, or harm our church. If you’re offended by it, you give it a 1, call it bad and move on no worse for wear (other then the time it spent to engage with it - which you may decide to never do again). It doesn’t need to be banned or silenced or otherwise taken action against. You call it bad if that’s how you feel, and move on with your life. There are people who disagree with you, and that’s ok too. I guess what I’m saying is it’s great we all get to have our own opinions here. And the world needs to learn something from it and chill the hell out. Also Em has got it, but i can’t handle some of these skits.

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
Aug 05 2025

There are some classic tunes on here and the album as a whole was really pleasing to listen to.

Sea Change by Beck
Aug 06 2025

No huge standout songs for me on this album, but overall it was pretty pleasant to listen to. I was looking for a bit more memorable tunes though.

Eagles by Eagles
Aug 07 2025

I’ve got to slightly disagree with the dude. Take it easy is a bop and i won’t be convinced otherwise. The rest i can probably do without listening to again though.

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Aug 11 2025

I love how at the end of Voodoo Chile you get a little applause and some chatter from the audience of that recording. If that was a live performance today it would be the biggest pop of all time. That’s how iconic and mind boggling some of the tunes are on here. There is some… interesting stuff that feels kind of like filler on here. But when you get to the good stuff, it’s good.

Aug 12 2025

Some iconic songs on here and overall a good listen.

Live At The Star Club, Hamburg by Jerry Lee Lewis
Aug 13 2025

No clue what this guy did, but damn this music is right up my alley. Each song is jam packed with grooves, i can only imagine the energy in this club during the live recording. It had me dancing along doing my laundry and cleaning the kitchen - really good stuff.

Close To You by Carpenters
Aug 14 2025

I liked a lot of this. Just classy tunes that don’t go too crazy and leave you feeling happy and hopeful.

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
Aug 15 2025

Really chill tunes, i could see myself listening to this making breakfast on a regular basis or something

...And Justice For All by Metallica
Aug 18 2025

Second Metallica album I’ve gotten on here and it sounds so similar to the first. Most of the songs on here are more than listenable, but i wanted more out of it.

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
Aug 19 2025

Groovy as heck

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Aug 20 2025

Sweet Talkin Woman is one of my favorite songs of all time, and Turn to Stone/Mr. Blue Sky are all time hits as well. Those three I think catapult this album to 5 stars regardless, but I also think that ELO doesn’t get enough appreciation for their impact as a whole. The songwriting, production, performances, and just general vibes of this album I think are all attributed to the genius minds behind one of the most iconic and influential bands of all time.

Pelican West by Haircut 100
Aug 21 2025

Pretty groovy, liked the overall vibe of this one. Wouldn’t probably go back to it so frequently, but it was enjoyable for a first listen.

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Aug 22 2025

Ok so F my ears i guess why don’t you.

Paul Simon by Paul Simon
Aug 25 2025

Pretty pleasing to listen to, but i did just get an auditory nightmare for my last album so anything would’ve been cleansing. Good background and thinking music.

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Aug 26 2025

Decent tunes, a bit overrated it sounds like but i enjoyed it for the most part.

The Libertines by The Libertines
Aug 27 2025

Really good tunes, love the emo rock vibes on here. Will listen to again.

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Aug 28 2025

I actually enjoyed the vibes on this one. Interesting melodies, a wide range of sounds, and an old school cool feel.

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
Aug 29 2025

Not bad tunes in my opinion. I liked the lyrics and some of the beats as well. Nothing stood out in particular, but i enjoyed the listen.

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Sep 01 2025

RIP Ozzy, but forever grateful for this masterpiece. Incredible and influential tunes beyond belief. Truly too much success for one lifetime.

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Sep 02 2025

Really unique and easy/fun to listen to these tunes. Personally haven’t heard much of this sound in recently released albums, enjoyed pretty much every song on here. Will start listening to more of Kiwanuka’s work after this, so a five star album in my eyes.

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Sep 04 2025

Really like the beats and flow of a lot of this album. Hate the inclusion of a track that is just sex noises - but that’s art i guess? Probably would’ve pushed towards a 4 if some of this was trimmed down, but as an entire album experience that fluff brings it a bit down in my opinion.

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder
Sep 05 2025

Really groovy, really interesting, unlike anything I’ve heard before and loved every second.

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Sep 08 2025

Pretty groovy but not a bunch of standouts on here, individually or as a whole.

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Sep 09 2025

A couple of certified bangers on here, and then a couple of things i could’ve done without (the old people? Maybe that’s critical to the album and I’m just too dumb but i didn’t like it). Anywho, nice job Art and Paul.

american dream by LCD Soundsystem
Sep 10 2025

Interesting tunes, but not really my style. I felt flashes of something that I’d want to go back to but overall wasn’t hooked by this.

Moving Pictures by Rush
Sep 11 2025

“Today’s Tom Sawyer’s not taught in school, it says the N-word and that’s not cool”

The White Album by Beatles
Sep 12 2025

Some of my favorite Beatles music on this one, however it does drag on a bit in places and some of the songs on here (looking at you number 9 number 9 number 9) can barely be categorized as music. I don’t know if it was worthy of inspiring a series of murders, but it was worth a listen.

Dummy by Portishead
Sep 15 2025

Super groovy, super clean production, and just overall a really interesting listen. I wasn’t really hooked until i listened to Roads early in the morning at an empty office and felt some kind of something.

Aja by Steely Dan
Sep 16 2025

I liked a lot of the grooves on here. Not offensive to listen to, but also not extremely interesting either. I asked myself a few times why this album sounded like the intro to one of those educational TV shows you watched on vhs when the substitute teacher was in. I like Deacon Blues though.

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes
Sep 17 2025

Wasn’t all terrible, there were some good choruses and vibes in here. There just was too much that wasn’t particularly interesting, and that made it drag on too long.

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento
Sep 18 2025

These are tougher albums to rate, as there was a lot i liked on here, it just wasn’t as recognizable of an album. I don’t think I’d revisit these tunes, but it was a good one-time listen.

Two Dancers by Wild Beasts
Sep 19 2025

Decent vibes in my opinion, not much I’d revisit but it was a good one-time listen for a band I’ve never heard of before.

Bad by Michael Jackson
Sep 22 2025

Hell yeah. Michael Jackson might’ve been a bad man at times, but his music is good.

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Sep 23 2025

Returning back to rating these, and can’t really go wrong with AC/DC. Always consistently good, but also not surprising in any way - so no “wow” factor here either. Enjoyed the tunes though.

Penance Soiree by The Icarus Line
Sep 24 2025

Honestly this one hurt my ears sometimes, but it was also pretty cool.

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Sep 25 2025

This is, in fact, The Real Thing.

Sep 26 2025

Good hits and doesn’t overstay its welcome. Which it’s very much welcome in my playlists.

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Sep 29 2025

Not my thing, just couldn’t get into these tunes for some reason.

All Directions by The Temptations
Sep 30 2025

Groovy as heck, a little shocking some of the lyrics though but it’s chill i guess.

Songs The Lord Taught Us by The Cramps
Oct 01 2025

That false start track was very indicative of the whole album. I wanted to tell the cramps to gtfo of my ears.

Ys by Joanna Newsom
Nov 17 2025

I’m given 5 points of bardic inspiration from listening to this, so i provide 5 stars. I get why so many people hate on this album, it’s really not easy to get through to the meaning of these lyrics, and the groove is sometimes best described as medieval. But by the meadowlarks and monkeys and stuff, there isn’t anything else like this music. The melodies are haunting and happy and sad and exciting throughout. I have no clue how Joanna can perform any of these epic poems live and remember all the lyrics and stories and interwoven metaphors. It’s dense, it’s unusual, but it’s 110% worth sticking with and giving a chance.

B-52's by The B-52's
Nov 18 2025

Solid groovy tunes - pretty enjoyable, but wouldn’t revisit super often.

Hot Shots II by The Beta Band
Nov 19 2025

Decent vibes on here and i was pleasantly surprised. The opening song really caught my attention and then the rest wasn’t too bad to jam to.

Emperor Tomato Ketchup by Stereolab
Nov 20 2025

Pretty chill and good background music to vibe to at work or reading.

Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis
Nov 21 2025

Good and groovy, solid beats and overall a great vibe on this one. I loved the vocals and some of the solos on here.

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Nov 24 2025

These riffs man, can’t get enough.

British Steel by Judas Priest
Nov 25 2025

Right after Iron Maiden, i think it’s a minor step down for my tastes specifically, but i still enjoyed a lot that this album had to offer.

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Nov 27 2025

Immigrant Song carries a lot of this album, but the rest was still pretty enjoyable to listen to.

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons
Nov 28 2025

I do think the country elements of this album helped it a lot for me. I wasn’t particularly impressed by the singing on here, but i love a good cowboy tune (of which this kind of sort of delivered).

Smash by The Offspring
Dec 01 2025

Grating and punky and rocky and just awesome.

Young Americans by David Bowie
Dec 02 2025

The title track goes so hard and honestly could’ve done without much of the rest.

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout
Dec 05 2025

A lot of this album came out of nowhere to impress me. I was not expecting much, so when i got some really great vocals and production, along with deceptively catchy hooks and vibes - it was a good surprise. I think there were times when it dragged on a bit for me, but i still really liked it and will revisit.

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas
Dec 08 2025

Two heavy hitters carry this album in Monday Morning and California Dreaming. And that might just be enough.

Murmur by R.E.M.
Dec 09 2025

Decent melodies, but a lot of the same on here. I can see why this would be a lot of peoples’ favorite, but I have a hard time rating this in my top tier.

Bad Company by Bad Company
Dec 10 2025

Till the day I die

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Dec 11 2025

This one is fun. Great jazzy and also hard tf hitting tunes. Runs a little long in some places for my liking, but for the most part I couldn’t get enough.

Dec 12 2025

This album was not made for me, and that’s ok. But i also didn’t really enjoy it, and that should be ok too.

Dec 15 2025

I was a big fan of this one from top to bottom. Really well produced for a live album, and Cooke just displays so much charisma through the entire performance.

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Dec 16 2025

Good vibes good beats good lyrics. It’s good.

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Dec 17 2025

Some really intriguing tunes and then some that were a bit too weird for my taste. Overall i enjoyed the experience, but probably would cherry pick a few specific songs for a next listen.

OK by Talvin Singh
Dec 19 2025

Actually some straight banger work and chill music. Not always the mood, but this goes hard for people that need no-lyrics lo fi music to study or grind to.

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
Dec 22 2025

An iconic voice that was gone too soon. Really carries the album with a performance and voice that can’t be replicated. However it gets a bit same-y for me after a few songs.

25 by Adele
Dec 23 2025

I think the biggest hit on here is Hello, and really the song I heard the most in the wild from this album. However it is not at all the headliner for me when lined up to the rest of the songs. I was incredibly surprised by how good the other songs were on here that weren’t massive commercial hits. Just great vocals, great production, great pop.

The Stooges by The Stooges
Dec 24 2025

Had some decent licks in it but otherwise ended up relatively forgettable

Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues
Dec 25 2025

Really vibed with the first song, and then the rest flew by in a more forgettable fashion. Likely one i won’t go back to.

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Dec 29 2025

Sympathy carries a lot of this album, but for me it’s enough to put it up there as an above-average one for sure.

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Dec 30 2025

Awesome hard rock songs. Smoke on the Water is probably the only Deep Purple tune I listened much to before, but this album really opened up my eyes to how many bangers they’ve got.

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Dec 31 2025

It’s the Beatles, it’s good, and it’s also exactly what i was expecting.

Duck Stab/Buster & Glen by The Residents
Jan 01 2026

Silly goofy songs for silly goofy guys. Also what the heck was this that I just listened to.

Parachutes by Coldplay
Jan 05 2026

Decent pop tunes, i love a bit of Coldplay in my playlists - just consistently listenable songs.

The Specials by The Specials
Jan 06 2026

My first full length album experience with Ska and it was not too bad. I enjoyed a lot of the sounds on here and it made for good working music.

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Jan 07 2026

There were some very specific parts of this that i enjoyed and thought were listenable. And then there was the rest of it.

Imagine by John Lennon
Jan 08 2026

Imagine is a pretty decent tune at the start, but the rest didn’t really excite me. It was thoroughly listenable though.

Made In Japan by Deep Purple
Jan 09 2026

Some raw rock power on here.

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Jan 12 2026

There are some really iconic songs on this one and that really drove up the interest in it for me. However, outside of that I’ve never been a huge Bowie fan, and the lesser known parts of this album didn’t really change that for me.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jan 13 2026

Through this album I found a song from my childhood that I’d forgot about a long time ago (Today). The rest of the album was a strong showing, but that feeling of finding a single hit that used to be a regular from long ago really worked for me.

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Jan 14 2026

I do really like these oldies albums. Just something about their charm and simplicity that is really refreshing after listening to some 3 hour long high concept art piece.

Jan 15 2026

There are more than a few songs on here where I’m truly questioning if Dylan’s vocal performance is supposed to be a joke. The album is listenable, and I’m sure has its audience, but that audience isn’t me.

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Jan 16 2026

I enjoyed a lot of this one. I think the vocals and the overall production were pleasantly surprising. I’d come back and listen more.

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
Jan 19 2026

Really solid pop music with some massive hits mixed in. Really enjoyed the whole project, even though this genre isn’t one I prefer to have on repeat.

The Score by Fugees
Jan 21 2026

Really some solid hip hop tracks on here. My first full length album experience with Lauryn Hill and it really didn’t disappoint. Her vocals are top notch and for me the highlight of the album when she’s on the mic.

The Age Of The Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets
Jan 22 2026

This album just seemed to fly by for me without much that was super interesting or really hooked me. It wasn’t hard to listen to or offensive in any way, but i didn’t leave it with much that was memorable.

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Jan 23 2026

Soooooo groovy and just great overall vibes. Love it.

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Jan 26 2026

Really worked best for me as some background music. Didn’t engage much with this album, but it was pleasant to listen to.

Marquee Moon by Television
Jan 27 2026

I enjoyed quite a bit of this album, by some people i haven’t heard of before (but probably should’ve). Thanks to this project for broadening my horizons!

Paris 1919 by John Cale
Jan 28 2026

I enjoyed a good bit of this album, but it all blended together in the end for me. Not much stood out in particular but i found myself enjoying a lot of the melodies.

Step In The Arena by Gang Starr
Jan 29 2026

Good samples, good flow, good lyrics. Just overall pretty good, although not my usual choice for regular listening.

Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley
Jan 30 2026

So i feel like I’ve had a larger than normal concentration of Tim Buckley in my first 250 albums, and i was not really interested by any of his previous works. So I was coming into this one thinking “ugh, not again” - but left really pleasantly surprised. This one doesn’t seem a lot like his other albums on this list, and it works for me. Really groovy tunes and just songs that were more my speed.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Feb 02 2026

Good tunes good vibes all around. BRB gonna go run for a 2nd term.

Feb 03 2026

Banger after banger. No wonder this one ends up on the top of so many “best albums of all time” lists. Genuinely enjoyed and was surprised by each song on here.

Actually really enjoyed the songs on here. None of which I’ve heard before (that i know of). Great classic pop/rock that had me listening in the car, at work, while cooking, while cleaning, all over the place.

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
Feb 05 2026

Solid folk tunes that were only amplified by listening to them while driving through the country.

The College Dropout by Kanye West
Feb 09 2026

An exercise in if we can separate the art from the artist. This is one of the best hip hop/rap albums I’ve heard, especially since starting this project. But it is hard to separate that from Kanye’s recent actions. I think at the end of the day it’s an objectively good album by an exceptionally troubled man.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Feb 10 2026

Good production and interesting melodies made this one of the better albums on this list so far. Definitely deserves a slot here.

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
Feb 11 2026

Really easy to listen to and I found myself grooving with a lot of the songs. Got a bit same-y by the end of the hour long runtime, but I was never put off by the easygoing jazzy and overall well performed songs.

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors
Feb 12 2026

Certainly not the worst album on this list, but i found this quite forgettable. Not much to hold on to in the listen, even if it wasn’t too bad to listen to.

Black Metal by Venom
Feb 13 2026

It’s listenable, but there are so many other heavy metal bands in this style that i would 100% rather listen to. Probably won’t revisit much.

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Feb 16 2026

This is my jam. No notes - the nuke on the cover is fully earned.

Dookie by Green Day
Feb 17 2026

Never was the largest Green Day fan, but listening to this iconic album all the way through was a treat. The hits hit, and the rest of it really shows the origin of something special and nostalgic.

Smile by Brian Wilson
Feb 18 2026

Good Vibrations - always a bop. But the rest of this album just didn’t do it for me. Cute fun songs, but nothing that really caught my attention.

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters
Feb 19 2026

Some really interesting tunes on here that had good production and catchy melodies.

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Feb 20 2026

Decent tunes, but I’m a little Bowie’d out at this point

Feb 23 2026

Groovy single, but couldn’t find the full album on my streaming service of choice.

Heroes by David Bowie
Feb 24 2026

One Bowie after another - i liked the hits on here but was a bit put off by the instrumental artsy pieces.

The Coral by The Coral
Feb 25 2026

Pleasantly surprised by this project, some really strong rock songs that got me interested and kept me pretty satisfied.

Autobahn by Kraftwerk
Feb 26 2026

Not a huge fan of 20 minute songs, but these weren’t at all bad to listen to.

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Mar 04 2026

There was a little bit of filler on here in my opinion that could’ve been trimmed out, but the bangers on this album hit hard so it didn’t really matter.

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
Mar 05 2026

Swingy! And this guy is a gigolo!

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Mar 06 2026

Exceptional live album with great tunes and a wild history.

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones
Mar 10 2026

Even without the hits this was one of my favorite Stones albums, just because every song on it was consistently good. It could have used one of the big ones on it, however, to boost it into one of the best albums period.

KE*A*H** (Psalm 69) by Ministry
Mar 11 2026

There’s a lot of other rock/metal albums I’d probably reach for before this one. It wasn’t hard to listen to, but I didn’t really fall in love with it either.

The Last Of The True Believers by Nanci Griffith
Mar 12 2026

Got to listen to this one while driving through the countryside. It was pretty great, just really calming tunes with great melodies and a great voice behind them.

Violator by Depeche Mode
Mar 13 2026

Wasn’t fully feeling this one until Personal Jesus came on and just blew me away. Technically and creatively strong music, with some hits thrown in there too.

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Mar 17 2026

Honestly I don’t get a lot of the hype around this group. The songs weren’t bad by any means - far from it. I just found it a bit forgettable. I’ve rated many albums on here high even if they had no big hits. But this underground rock just isn’t my jam, and without big songs to back it up, this one just falls into the mix of other good-not-great albums.

Parklife by Blur
Apr 03 2026

Not the biggest fan of Blur. The songs weren’t tough to listen to and had some catchy portions, but I was waiting for this one to just be over so I could move onto the next album. I think that since I was so ready to get through this, it diminished the overall experience. Might need to give it another shot in a future listen.

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Apr 06 2026

Really good music. I enjoyed the mix of generes and sounds on the entire record. Also - always good to get a full album under your belt of a group that you’ve heard a lot about, but never actually engaged with this closely before.

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Apr 07 2026

A little meh honestly. It was decent to listen to once in the background but i wouldn’t revisit regularly.

Sister by Sonic Youth
Apr 08 2026

This just didn’t really catch on with me, and wasn’t my jam. It had some interesting sounds, but for the most part it was a little bit too artsy or experimental-feeling for me to fully enjoy.

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Apr 09 2026

Dang, super chill songs on here with some great vocal performances. Great to just walk on a sunny day with, or grab a drink on the patio and just have on in the background.

Spiderland by Slint
Apr 10 2026

Idk kind of noisy and just not pleasant at times. I liked a few of the riffs.

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Apr 13 2026

No notes. Truly a masterpiece, fantastic and beautiful and classic love songs by one of the best to ever grace a record.

Garbage by Garbage
Apr 14 2026

I wasn’t expecting a ton from both an album and band called “Garbage” but this was anything but garbage. Killer riffs and great lyrics, very pleasantly surprised.

Sulk by The Associates
Apr 15 2026

Acceptable Brit pop that went on way too long.

Dirty by Sonic Youth
Apr 16 2026

Just could not bring myself to enjoy through this album. Nothing quite hooked me that well - although it wasn’t tough to listen to either.

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix
Jun 29 2026

Some solid riffs and easy listening. About what i expected from another Hendrix album.

Jun 30 2026

Just some super chill tunes, great production. Easy to listen to and interesting on top of it, really enjoyable.

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Jul 01 2026

Eh, just some run of the mill Brit pop that I’ve heard a bajilion times on here.

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Jul 06 2026

Powerful stuff

OK Computer by Radiohead
Aug 03 2026

Just really good stuff, and that one sad song i wouldn’t know the name of but could recognize anywhere is on here, so that’s cool.

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