This is the album you play driving down a country dirt road, which is great because I live down a country dirt road. It's Americana, just enough country. I could have done without the Jesus song though.

I dig this. It's fun, kind of wacky, but kept my interest. It feels like some of the music I was listening to in the mid-2000s was inspired by 10cc - bands like Of Montreal, or The Shins. I get bored by all the 70s classic rock on this list, so anything that deviates from that is exciting for me.

An absolute West Coast hip hop classic. This sound defined an era. Wacky intros/outros, Dre beats, rapping about bitches, drugs, and the streets. A lot of lyrics that'll make you cringe, but man, "Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None)" is my favorite Snoop song and I'll sing along with my whole heart forever lol

I smoke way too much weed to not be more in to Bob Marley than I am, but reggae just never quite grabs me. I respect the hell out of him, his music, his message, his legend, though. I gave this album a couple listens today too, the few stand out repeat listens: "No Woman No Cry," "Them Belly Full," and "Natty Dread."

That sweet sound of 80s synth pop music. She was way more punk than Madonna - but Cyndi was just as much a Queen of Pop. An iconic female vocalist - one I can only dream of being able to sing a long with (those high notes are no joke!) Not the kind of record I'd sit and listen to front to back again, it kind of gets weird at the end...or maybe it's just that there's too many hits at the front of this one. When Cyndi comes on the radio, I'll never change it. I forgot what a jam "All Through The Night" is.

This is the kind of album you put on in the late afternoon in the Springtime, when it's still bright out, everyone is outside, but before you have to start making dinner. Funky, groovy, easy listening. Not a song on here will bring down the vibes. Low key stand out "I Believe."

This is what *my* soul music sounds like - the piercing harmonica notes, guitar strumming, with his troubled voice, and thoughtful, smart lyrics. This album reminds me of my Dad, it reminds me of being in college and finally being ready to get schooled on some of music's all-time greats. A front-to-back listen makes me feel sad, melancholy, but somehow hopeful. An American Classic.

I liked this album when it came out, even though all my friends thought they were too cool to like The Killers. 20 years later and this album still holds up, certified millennial bangers start to finish. Haters gonna hate.

The first time I heard "Fake Plastic Trees" was in the movie Clueless. "Yuck! The maudlin music of the university station. What is it about college and cry baby music?" This song made 10 year old me feel emo before I even knew what emo was. When I later heard Radiohead's more electronic music I was shocked, because this acoustic Thom Yorke is what I knew. That soundtrack is still my all time favorite, too. That being said, this was a really great listen. I think it's definitely overlooked when selecting a Radiohead album. I've overlooked it, and it might be one of their best. Thom's voice really hits me in these songs. I feel them deeply...or maybe that's just the 10 year old emo in me. Other favorites: "(Nice Dream)" "High And Dry"

At a loss for words with this one. I need to beef up my musical vocabulary so I can speak more eloquently about my musical tastes. It's a good album, I know it's an absolute classic. Iconic album cover as well. The recognizable hits on here are all total jams. Giving it a solid middle-of-the-road rating, I look forward to listening to more Elvis Costello - I know in this project there's plenty more to come.

I’m familiar with Björk, but have never really sat to listen to any of her full albums. I wasn’t aware how many club bangers were tucked in to this album. I’m a big fan of “There’s More To Life Than This”, “Violently Happy,” “Crying” and “Big Time Sensuality.” For me, I think it’s Björk’s vocal melodies that make certain songs feel uncomfortable. She’s such a powerful vocalist, so she can pull it off, but I’m definitely a bigger fan of the poppier, dance stuff.

Funky, groovy, jazzy. "Sly" got a bit overwhelming/uncomfortable, but just about any good jazz will do that to me. Solid 20 minute start to this album, no notes, just vibes.

Something about Cat Stevens voice that makes every song sound like a memory from a time or a place that may not even be my own. It's like a soundtrack to an old familiar movie. Uplifting, energizing, but also sad and somber.

This reminds me of the early days of shopping for vinyl records, desperately trying to beef up the small collection. I feel like it was a first-purchase for many indie, young, millennial college students - probably because you could find it at almost any thrift store, or because there was a song on the Garden State soundtrack, and we all felt hip for knowing it from its original album. That being said, it's one of the greats for a reason. The whole album feels like a soft, nostalgic lullaby, with appropriate hand-clapping and foot-tapping breaks. The kind of album you know all the words to without even trying. "The Boxer" will get an instant repeat listen almost anytime I hear it in the car.

First time listening to this full album. McCartney's voice will always be so recognizable. After JUST finishing the album "Bridge Over Troubled Water" I can't help but hear a Simon & Garfunkel influence (very specifically in "Mamunia") - but maybe that's just the sound of the early 70s. Solid listen, McCartney proving he's going to make catchy sing-a-long rock'n'roll with or without The Beatles.

This was a new discovery/listen for me, so that's exciting. I'm surprised I've never heard of The Stone Roses before, as a lot of the indie music I was in to in the early 2000s sounds like they took inspiration from them - bands like The Shins, Animal Collective, come to mind. I'm also surprised this came out in 1989, because I can also hear heavy influence from late 60s/70s rock'n'roll. At times trippy, not too heavy, with some euphoric vocals.

Another first time listen here. I went in not knowing what genre, what to expect, or anything about the artist...and TBH, I'm still not really sure. Is this Bollywood? Rock? Folk? Funk? Whatever genre it was, it didn't really land any of them for me. Felt like background music that just kind of stayed in the background, which is too bad because there's some unique influence in there. There were a few tracks that could have been edited out of the final track list, but I did appreciate the "Norwegian Wood" cover at the end.

I love this album. Like many, this is what got me in to Brazilian jazz, bossanova nova. I still don’t listen to much, but it’s such pleasant, easy listening. There’s almost no other soundtrack I’d want when I’m sitting poolside with a cocktail. It sounds like vacation.

The Band sounds like the music I grew up listening to with my Dad. Back then, nothing really stood out to me as super catchy, no lyrics stuck with me to sing along with, it was just kind of generic “Dad music” that I tolerated. Decades later, I feel exactly the same about this. I really tried to give this a couple listens, give myself the time to sit with this classic and appreciate it - but I kept finding myself slightly bored, and reaching for the skip next track button. It’s not unlistenable music, just falls flat for Rock n Roll.

Some real electro-pop. It’s 90s, it’s gay, it’s beautiful. “A Different Point Of View” is the kind of song that makes me want to stand in the center of the dance floor and sway around with my eyes closed and arms above my head.

This album made me sad. As I’m making my way through the list, there are so many albums I wish I could talk to my Dad about - this was definitely one of them. It sounds like something he would have liked, and maybe even something his dad would have liked too (especially the yodeling in there.) And it’s because they’d love, I love it. I know he’d have all the good back stories and tidbits on his influence and collaborators throughout his career. Jack sure is ramblin’ but I can appreciate it. It’s Americana, simple, but the songs will stick with you and pierce ya right in the heart. It did for me.

This was never really my thing, and even when it kind of was - I was more in to pop punk, than punk rock. But I can appreciate this album, and what Fugazi did for the scene. I was actually happy to give this a listen, because it’s not an album I would have played on my own. It’s hardcore rock and screaming lyrics, but it’s dialed and tight - what many many bands after them were influenced to do, and just didn’t do as well.

These are the kinds of albums that make me most excited to get through this project. I know there is so much music out there I've never heard, and wouldn't know where to look. The language barrier isn't an issue for me, as I can barely understand or retain the lyrics for most English songs. I go off melodies, vibes...it's a feeling. Solid groovy, funky, rock. The vibes here are strong, and I respect the hell out of artists who make music out of protest and defiance. These songs needed to be made, and I'm glad they did, despite the laws they were fleeing.

This is when I learned TLC’s “If I Was Your Girlfriend” was actually a Prince cover. So that’s cool. This album is eclectic and smart. Prince is a powerhouse musician and vocalist. My Dad was a big fan of Prince, so I grew up with his music on - I wish I could talk to him about this album, especially compared to his others. I always knew Prince was cool, and this album feels cool to listen to.

Sexy and groovy, but it also rips and wails. Santana is a guitar legend. This was a solid listen, and at under 40 mins it's honestly the perfect length album.

A bunch of hits on here that I recognized, but was never aware of CHIC. The first couple of songs had “chic” in the lyrics and I was kind of hoping they’d keep that going through the whole thing. This is solid disco. Put this on the dance floor and you’ve got me grooving and moving. Great sound, great beats, great production.

Powerful, weird, whimsy, dark, and breathy. I can’t tell where one song ends and the next begins in this Icelandic fairytale.

I think people either love Pearl Jam, or they're indifferent. I'm of the later. That being said, I don't know anyone who *hates* Pearl Jam. This album was fine. It just sounds like the kind of music I'd hear playing loudly out of some white-dude's garage. Big room rock. Big room vocals. I know there was something revolutionary about the band when this album came out, but 30 years later it just feels kind of whatever.

Give me a martini, a cigarette, and drop me at a round table in the back of a smokey back alley downtown bar. Surrounded by a bunch of fellow music heads, we all scrunch our faces, and shake our heads at the hard blues and big feelings. This is the place to be, and the music to be listening to.

Raw, gritty, filthy, punk rock. Love to see a female front-woman fucking rocking out and screaming, even if the music doesn't speak to me. Sounds like it was recorded in someone's garage.

“Hey Siri, what does the 1980’s sound like?” *queues up this album* There couldn’t be more cliché mid-80’s power ballad pop rock. It’s neither good nor bad, just a decent of-the-time-period background soundtrack. There weren’t any recognizable stand-out hits from this album.

A few minutes into the first track and I was ready to give this album a 1, but after making my way through it - solid 2. Will I ever rate an album a 1?! This was listenable, and a 1 IMO is not. Wandering, nonsensical jazz is not my thing. I'm itching for more structure and melody. The vocals don't add much at all here either, would possibly prefer just the music. Flute goes hard at times.

She’s an icon, she’s a legend. We know this. I knew this album would be good, but I’m so thankful to have given it a listen - multiple listens. This one is going to stay in rotation for a while. I want to keep feeling her voice and the music. She sounds so young here, but so powerful and commanding. I want to learn all the lyrics and belt them out in my car. An important album and artist.

I'm ashamed to admit I have not familiarized myself with The Kinks discography like I should have. I assumed they'd be more hard rock, less pop. I also wasn't aware they were comparable to The Beatles, which is silly of me - now I know, and I feel there is room for all on the scene. This was a great listen. Whimsy, playful, catchy British rock n roll. It's fun, I was engaged. This is another one I'll have to keep on repeat for a while.

I'm not typically a big fan of live albums, they always feel like "best of" albums - something that's great for the people who were there, but whatever for the at-home listener. Because of that, I felt surprised there was a live album on this list - considering he has so many other studio albums. However, this was one steller at-home listen. (And since listening to his studio album "Hard Again," I actually prefer this.) This album was apparently considered the FIRST live blues album - so that's great, and worthy of making the list. This album sounds way ahead of it's time, I can't believe this was 1960. Way more rockin' than what you'd think when you're hear "blues music," but became its own iconic sound. Harmonica like I've never heard it before. * Edit: Coming back to this album to change my rating from a 4 to a 5, especially considering what I said about live albums before. This album is excellent, and the fact that it was recorded live makes it that much cooler. THIS is the blues I want to listen to. It's raw, soulful, and pretty damn perfect.

I'm way more in to the power synth rock versus the power saxophone ballads. But the vocals are like creamy butter throughout. There are too many hits on here to handle. I love the sound of the 80s, and this is really it.

What’s to say. I grew up listening to the Beastie Boys. My Dad was a huge fan. It wasn’t until I was older that I got in to them on my own - specifically their older stuff, this stuff. It’s iconic. Nobody sounds like this, and if they did they’d be told they’re just ripping off the Beastie Boys. Instant 5 stars, no questions. I had a great time listening to this a couple times today, even though it’s a regular record pull in our household. “Shadrach” is one of my all time favorite Beasties song.

I listened, talked about, and thought about this album all weekend long. I've been saying that I think I spend more time listening to the albums I don't like, than I do listening to the albums I know are an instant 5 stars for me. I need to listen enough to figure out why I don't like it, or if I can really justify a low rating. I've decided, after much consideration, to give this a 1. The curve has to bend somewhere, and I do not like this album. Wailing guitar, screaming, whining vocals. It's loud, it's all too much. Too much drum, too much guitar, too much vocal, not enough melody. When this music was popular I was still listening to my parent’s cassette tapes, and stuff like Boys II Men and En Vogue on the radio. Grunge wasn’t around me growing up, and I never journeyed myself that direction later in life. It’s hard for me to get in to this now, and without any 90s nostalgia it really is a miss for me. It's not a bad album, it's not unlistenable. This is just not my kind of rock n roll.

This record was on repeat in our household when it came out. Likely because it was one of the few newer vinyl records we owned. These were my indie sleaze good ol days, and listening to this will always make me think of that time. It has some stand out tracks, certified bangers, but there’s a lot more filler on this album that I had forgotten about.

This album feels soft, sultry, bluesy, nostalgic. 2002 was still riding the Lilith Fair train with female powerhouse singer/songwriters. I loved it then, but it’s not something I’d pick to put on. Very pleasant rainy day listen.

I enjoy listening to more music from around the world. I wish this project wasn't so heavily focused Western artists. That being said, this was a good album - but didn't stand out as fantastic. The songs I enjoyed the most were the more traditional sounds of Rai/Middle Eastern/Arabic music - less 90's pop. Some good beats and melodies in there, but also a lot of filler.

I've been listening to so much 60s/70s rock n roll with this project that I quickly assumed this was another from that era - but after listening, it's absolutely a 90s rock/alt/grunge album. I actually became aware of Supergrass in the 90s, right around when their first album was released - because, again, they had a song on the Clueless soundtrack. Turns out that soundtrack was extremely influential to music listening in my Tweens. This record grew on me more after a couple listens. After the first I wasn't really catching a vibe. I'm just a pop girly, and this was loud and eclectic. But there were some catchy moments in here, which brought me around.

You know I love a 40 minute album. I feel like I'll give any album a listen if it's under an hour. Without any vocals, when I listen to Jazz, my brain always places it as a soundtrack for something. This album takes you on a journey from a sunny Sunday afternoon brunch kind of sound, to a stressful, murder mystery in a dark alleyway. Some real peaks and valleys here - making it hard for me to pick the right mood to be in to put something like this on. There's a lot going on, I saw someone call it "organized chaos," and I think that perfectly describes how I feel about good Jazz music - organized being the key word here for me to enjoy it. This is quality jazz though, and I can appreciate that. I was actually surprised to recognize some of it: "Track C" is so familiar and I'm not sure where I know it from.

This album is the soundtrack for coming out of a long, cold winter and feeling the sunshine for the first time in months. It's dark, yet uplifting. A beautiful, sad lullaby.

This is the album you play driving down a country dirt road, which is great because I live down a country dirt road. It's Americana, just enough country. I could have done without the Jesus song though.

You know what? Hell yeah. Why not make 69 love songs? The songs are cute, whimsy, charming - even if sometimes you have to sing lyrics like, “I can keep it up all night, I can keep it up all day” (in Let’s Pretend We’re Bunny Rabbits). I was pleasantly surprised with how many of these songs I recognized and could sing along with. The vocalists are all fantastic. Sure, maybe didn’t need 2 hours and 45 minutes of this, but I appreciate the commitment. It didn’t blow me away, but I’m giving it 4 stars because I definitely want to return for repeat listens…all 3 hours of it.

This is Beyoncé's horny bad bitch era, and I honestly love it. She's singing, she's rapping. She left the pop category, and started making her own. I, admittedly, didn't dive in to listening to this full album until after her Coachella performance (years after this released), but "Drunk in Love" was inescapable. I was also late to Lemonade, but once I went there then I began to dig more in to her discography, and have kept up with her new releases since. This isn't my favorite Beyoncé album, we'll get to that one later here I'm sure. It's actually not even my second favorite - but she produces hits and banging tracks. Tempted to rate this higher just to contradict all the 1-star haters of the Global Reviews here. My fave track: "Partition"

I've never been the biggest Stones fan, but "Wild Horses" might be one of my favorite songs from their discography. This album feels raw, polished and tight. There's not much I can say that hasn't already been said about them for decades. Being familiar with their songs, but not necessarily each album, it's hard to place where this one will compare against their others on the list - so I look forward to hearing more. We listen to this one a lot in our household.

This is fun, folk, punk, Celtic rock. It's in my blood that I have to like this, and I do! It's for yelling in a crowded pub, beers spilling everywhere, someone is probably going to get in a fight. Plus he's an excellent storyteller, every song reads like a journey over green rolling Irish hills. And as a lover of Christmas music, I can't deny what an all-time classic "Fairytale of New York" is. One of my favorites.

R.E.M. was one of those bands I grew up listening to, but not on purpose. I feel like they were all over the radio and MTV, and their sound is so specific to my 90's memories. I've always loved Michael Stipe's voice and passion when performing. I feel like they get lumped in to a category with U2 Counting Crows - but somehow they feel less cheesy? This was a quality listen, and I'm looking forward to diving more in to the discography. I may not always be in the mood for this kind of music, but it definitely has its place. ** Changing my 4 star rating to 5 because I've had this album on repeat all weekend. Can't stop, and it gets better with each listen. "Man On The Moon" is a stand out highlight, it is so fun to sing a long with. Might need to add it to my Karaoke repertoire. "The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight" is another great one. So, to change my review...I am always in the mood for this, and it'll have it's place as one of my newly considered all-time favorite albums.

I can’t tell if I like this because it’s good or if I just recognize every song on here and I like listening to music I’m familiar with. I think Adele is great and can’t deny her talent.

This is the perfect album for sitting down and getting shit done. I put this on in my car and paused it after a few tracks because this is productivity music. Great beats, easy to concentrate to, non-distracting. Not for roadtrip sing-a-longs. I instantly recognized a sample from the first track. This feels like a classic, and I admit I had never listened before, though I've been familiar. I'll come back to this one in my work-from-home days in the future.

This is another album I wish I could talk to my Dad about. It came out the year after he graduated high school, I know he was in to this. I want to know his favorite songs. He always told the story about how he went to Bob Dylan's "last tour ever," and then felt like he deserved compensation because he went on to keep touring for decades after that. All that being said, I really enjoyed this album. It doesn't have the nostalgia/sentimentality that 'Freewheelin' has for me, probably because I haven't listened to it nearly as much. It feels a bit more polished, more rock, but still just as soulful...and bluesy? His voice, paired with the harmonica feels like blues music to me. He's another incredible story teller. I tend to overlook lyrics and go off vibes and melodies, but it's hard not to get pulled in to the words he's saying. It's like he's teaching you something you need to learn.

I listened to this a couple times so I could pick out my favorite songs, but they all kind of start to sound the same. Wailing guitar, screeching vocals. This music almost feels like a caricature of itself now, but this was the OG, the real shit. I actually enjoy it though. I’d put this album on in the Summer by the lake when I’m trying to make friends and score free beers from the Gen X bros next to me.

The first song on this album my Dad had on an iPod playlist he made called “Chilloungica.” His music interests were so vast, and I’ll forever credit him for my own love for all kinds of music. It pleases me imaging him grooving to these tunes. Being only familiar with the mega hit “Missing” from these artists, this album was a new listen for me. I dig the mid-90s house/DnB music vibes - something I didn’t call it then, but as I got older I realized I’ve been into electronic music well before I got in to “raving.” That hit single was so popular, and so engrained in my brain, that at least once in every song here I thought she was going to start singing those lyrics. I always appreciate when I get something other than rock-n-roll on this list.

So, I did not expect to give this album a 5 star rating. 50 Cent has never been one of my all time favorite artists, and I frankly had never consider this one of the greatest hip hop albums either. However, after making my way through this whole album for the first time in probably 20 years I'll go ahead and say that it absolutely holds up. This came out my Senior year of high school and pretty much defines the sound of prom for my graduating class, and our first-year college parties. I knew I'd enjoy it for pure nostalgia reasons, but there wasn't a single track on this album that made me want to reach for the skip button. It's pretty much banger after banger, with "21 Questions" being one of my favorite rap songs. There are just so many catchy hooks, so many catchy beats. Is this album as good as Aretha's or Simon and Garfunkel's, which I've already rated 5 stars? No, but I saw another review saying "not all 5s are equal," and while I didn't consider 50 Cent as the same legend like they are - I believe it to be one of the best rap albums of the 2000s, and absolutely worth of a top spot on my own personal Best Of lists.

I am shocked I wasn't aware of this album or artist. This classic underground hip hop was my jam for a lot of years. I wasn't listening to this in 1994, but high school in to college. It's exciting to discover something new. Good beats, excellent rhymes.

I'm familiar with The Who as a band, but have never given them a listen. I went in with no expectations. It's so theatrical! Am I listening to a musical?! Yes, apparently I am...a "rock opera," in fact. I actually dig it, but it was a tad long. So many songs felt like an intro, or like it was building up to something that never quite got there. Are there choruses in these songs, or is it just verse, verse, verse, next song? Also, the story of Tommy is actually quite dark.

Perfect, sleepy little album. Great for a late afternoon nap outside in the hammock.

If I'm being honest, I really wanted to like this a whole lot more than I did. I know she's a legend. I much prefer her singing voice to her talking, screaming, wailing...or whatever she's doing in "Birdland." There's a consensus amongst my low rated rock/punk albums and it's screeching vocals, I'm just not a fan. It's uncomfortable to listen to, and it's just really not my vibe. "Gloria," "Free Money," and "Kimberly" were all great tracks, and she's definitely a good lyricist. I'm not sure where this lands on a scale of 1-5. I like it more than most of my 2 star ratings so far, but less than my 3 stars. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If this is her first album, I hope we get a few more from her discography, because I'd love to hear how she progresses. Maybe I'll like it, maybe I won't, but happy to listen.

This was fine. I liked some songs, I didn't really care for others, but nothing was really fantastic or distinguishable from any other 90s alt/grunge/rock. I feel like I heard one of these songs in an episode of some 30-minute sitcom in 1996. I'd throw one or two songs on a playlist in the future and enjoy it, but I don't need to listen to the full album again.

I don't know why it takes me longer to rate these Elvis Costello albums than others. I'm not as familiar with his music as other legends on this list, and I know I like it, I know I should like it, and I know I want to like it more. I preferred this album to "This Year's Model." His discography feels like something I want to spend some time with...longer than a day, and I could see this sliding up higher on the scale. I need to dig through my Dad's records, I feel like I remember seeing this album cover in there and that would be the best way to give this repeat listens. One of my favorite album covers yet, actually.

This is peak hip hop for me. This is the good good stuff. Q-Tip might possibly be my favorite rapper. His flow is unmatched - he sounds cool as hell, and so smooth...like butter, baby. Then him, alongside Phife, and it's just undeniably great. They're all legends, and this album is legendary. Every song has my head bopping along to the beat. I didn't have to listen to this one to know I was giving it 5 stars, but of course I did! I'd listen to this one any day, any time. It's THE vibe, and stuff.

I liked this album more than "Tommy." Unlike the last rock opera, these songs felt complete with versus and choruses and hooks. They each had something that grabbed me. "Baba O'Riley" is an undeniable classic, and a strong start to the album, set the tone moving through the rest for me.

Fun little punk rock album. Songs were quick, album was an easy listen. Grab a beer, and put this one on at a house party for a good time.

This is the perfect album for a Spring day - outside doing yard work, or cleaning the house with all the windows open. Neither of which I did while listening to this, but it would be perfect for that. I can definitely hear some Beatles influence, and Queen at times. I love their vocals and harmonies.

It's just not for me. I am not The Cult's target demographic. Album cover is wicked, songs on the album are not. Generic hard rock, wailing guitar, kind-of-bad vocals, especially on the cover of "Born To Be Wild." I was surprised to see Rick Rubin produced this, but that's probably why someone felt like it was worthy of being on this list.

I listened to this driving down a 2 lane road at sunset, surrounded by Joshua Trees, pink sky, orange hills. The vibes were right. Some interesting and unique arrangements. I like the country rock more than the jam band stuff.

I put off listening to this one for over a week, and I'm rating it because I'm sick of this generator site telling me I haven't rated it yet. Let's move on. Radiohead is such a specific vibe and sound, that I feel like I've really got to be in the mood to digest it. I'm also aware I'm not the biggest Radiohead fan, but the thing that excites me about this project is making myself listen to full albums of artists I respect, but never really got in to. I dig their sound. It's different, uniquely them. It's the hypnotic, whining vocals that I get hung up on. That along with the sleepy, ominous music that feels too cinematic to put on for some casual listening. Tracks like "Pulk/Pull" are hardly a song. I'm just trying to have a nice time here with my listening. Maybe I'm not experimental enough for this band.

I'm surprised I haven't heard of John Grant before. In 2010, this was exactly the kind of music I was in to. Which is maybe why I can't get in to this now...it sounds like everything else I was already listening to. I do not hate this, I'm just kind of bored by it? I hate to use the word "derivative," but that's what came to mind. He's got a great voice, the music is good and even kind of catchy at times, and I respect a musician who is delivering a message or statement with their lyrics. I could see myself giving this a higher rating after spending more time listening to it, but with so much other music out there that excites me...I don't really care to?

"I Believe In A Thing Called Love" is such an undeniable top hit. Yeah, it was absolutely everywhere when it came out, but it's a fun earworm and I'll sing along with those high notes anytime it's on. The rest of the album sounds like any other glam/hair/rock, but I guess the interesting thing about The Darkness is they were doing this a good 20? 30? years after it's prime. Good for them, I'm sure they had fun making the album.

Love the music, love his voice. I never quite got in to The National, like many of my peers did. Not really sure why, but this album didn't grab me like I was expecting it to. It's kind of a one-note album, and while that note is solid...I think maybe I'd enjoy some of their others more than this one.

It's so hard for me not to be nostalgic for this album. It reminds me of my Dad, it reminds me of listening to classic records in college. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm a sucker for a soulful harmonica and crooning voice. It's beautiful, and full of heart - a heart of GOLD, in fact.

This was different than I expected, in a good way. I assumed butt rock, and it was more folky/prog rock. The flute was an interesting touch, yet there's probably a reason we don't hear more of it in rock n roll. I'd listen to this again, but I'm still sticking it with my 3's because it didn't knock my socks off or anything.

If it weren't for "Our House" this album would be a dud, but that song really is a jam. I do enjoy the whimsy sounds, it's different and kept my interest, but the majority of the songs are just okay. Was able to give the entire album a listen on YouTube.

Probably the most quintessential Beatles album. I knew this would be a 5 for me, but it was fun to listen again after rating a bunch of other classics from the same era. Nobody else sounded like this- this polished, this whimsy, this rock n rolling. Each song feels unique and that's exciting, especially for repeat listens - and boy, has this one been repeated. It's fun, but not kitschy. It's actually not even my favorite Beatles record, but it's probably their best.

I loved this. If at any moment someone says, "Hey, let me put on an album," and this is what they play - I'd enjoy it. It's pleasant, it's easy listening, it feels casual, but also makes me want a cigarette and martini.

I was excited to listen to this, it was a new one for me. Right off the bat I recognized “Sunday Morning,” great song. I expected this to be more hard rock, but they were actually kinda pleasant easy listening pop rock songs. They still got weird there at the end with the more experimental instrumentation cacophony sounds. And hey, cool album cover.

Once again, I love this. It sounds like my Gramps singing songs and sharing stories around the campfire. It sounds nostalgic and familiar, it sounds like home. My Dad's side of the family always loved this Western music, and I'll continue to love it too.

I'm a sucker for that 1960's vocal harmonizing. Pleasant tunes, interesting arrangements and instruments. So much music from this era sounds so Beatles-esque. I have a hard time remembering who influenced who or who was collaborating with who.

Surprisingly good soul album from this white lady in Memphis...I actually don't know if she's from Memphis. "Son Of A Preacher Man" feels like one of those songs you'd know if you weren't trying to - but the rest of this album is actually great too. Sexy, soulful, and lovely.

Happy to listen to anything that’s not US/UK rock, I wish this list had more music from around the world. Unique sounds and arrangements, but overall an enjoyable listen. Perfect for a late Summer afternoon.

Now this is the kind of jazz I can get behind. 32 minutes of quality, pleasant listening. When it was over I was ready for more.

This isn't bad, I just don't like it. Or maybe it is bad, but I've grown up skipping past this stuff on the radio so I'm just used to it. His singing/screaming just sounds so cheesy. Metal sucks.

Whimsy, ethereal indie pop rock - perfect for a slow, peaceful morning. I’ve heard some of these songs in my life, never listened to the complete album. Will listen again!

This album reminds me of the movie "Almost Famous." I don't know if CCR is on that soundtrack, but that's the vibe here. Just a bunch of traveling free-spirits. His vocals are energizing and exciting. Singing to good-time tunes. "Bad Moon Rising" is one of the all time greats.

This was fun, I was just getting in to it and then the album was over! So I listened to it straight through again. Lots of recognizable hits, many of which are covers I think? I find it strange to add live albums to this list, but I guess they’re important? *Edit: apparently Spotify doesn’t have the full album, so that’s why it was short. I’ll find the full length and give that a listen eventually. Probably won’t change my rating.

Cool guitar riffs, sexy vocals. I can hear the influence of this band on music that came from my generation.

It's butt rock, but less butt and better rock. I need to remember this album when I'm trying to get pumped up for something. I'm not a marathon runner, but if I were, this would be a good one to run to. "Jump" is a damn good track.

Easy listening. I actually prefer the funkier tracks to the more smooth R&B. Only really familiar with Marvin Gaye’s hits, so it was nice to hear something new.

This album was a peak high school listen for me, and I honestly don’t remember the last time I listened to the entire thing. Missy is one of the greatest female rappers, and hell, one of the greatest of our generation. Coming off watching her Coachella performance this year, I was excited to get some of her albums in this generator. There’s some obvious bangers and notorious hit, but “Slide” came in as an understated B-Side and now I’ve got that on repeat for the day.

I dig this. It's fun, kind of wacky, but kept my interest. It feels like some of the music I was listening to in the mid-2000s was inspired by 10cc - bands like Of Montreal, or The Shins. I get bored by all the 70s classic rock on this list, so anything that deviates from that is exciting for me.

The first REM album I got on this generator was on repeat for over a week. I was so excited to see another in their discography…since I’m a new FAN! I didn’t initially love this as much as “Automatic For The People,” but knowing this was their debut record is pretty astounding. They were already dialed in to their sound. I, once again, absolutely love Micheal Stipe’s voice. It’s good, in a bad way, or it’s kind of bad for a good voice? I dig it, and I dig this band. I will definitely be listening to more.

I'm not currently on enough psychedelics to fully appreciate this record. It's groovin, rockin, trippy, and sexy. I know my Dad was in to this, and for him I enjoyed the listen. Maybe I'll go smoke some weed now.

Everything I thought I knew about Goldfrapp was a lie. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was different than that. I was hoping for something a bit more dancey, less moody spy music. Her meowing voice reminded me of the Björk songs I'm not in to.

I keep trying to like Elvis Costello more than I do. I’m not sure what I’m reaching for here. The album cover is awesome. The first two songs are great, then the rest of the record didn’t really grab me. I enjoyed it more upon repeat listens, but I’m not sure this one will stay in heavy rotation.

I love their rap style/flow, great beats, absolute legends. I "grew up" with the hip hop from the 90s and early 2000s, but the rap from the 80s really is my jam.

I'll be honest, I liked this more than I expected to. It kept my interest, it was exciting, and I was surprised how many of these songs I already recognized. I never got in to this music, and frankly, I don't think I ever really will be "in to it," but was a good listen. I was on a roadtrip to Vegas, and actually gave this a couple repeat listens over the weekend.

Ohhhh, it’s THAT song. I recognize that song. Such an iconic “WOO HOO.” I’m actually surprised to see this album came out in ‘97 - but after listening to it, it definitely sounds like the 90s. A lot of sleeper songs in between the cool songs.

I got this album served to me on a Monday, and I've put off listening to it all week. Decided to just get it over with, and I hate it just as much as I expected. I don't like metal, I don't like screaming, it's all just too much and overwhelming. It's not enjoyable, and my ratings are purely based on my own personal listenability. This is literally not fun. I don't even want to give this a repeat listen, like I did with my other 1-star hard rock album. It's just a no for me, I got through it, and never need to again. I DID listen front to back though. I’ll give every album an honest listen.

Sensual, soulful, perfect for a quiet slow morning...or a sexy evening with some wine.

Okay, so I dig 80s goth music. Based on the band name, and all the rest of the music I’ve been served this week, I was expecting this to be metal or hard rock. I was pleasantly surprised it wasn’t. It’s dark, breathy vocals, synths and some kind of wave…new wave, dark wave, goth wave.

I’m more of a Paul-person than a John-person, and if you put the cheese-factor aside for the title track, this is actually a very pleasant album. His political lyrics and messaging are masked by lovely tunes and vocals.