It's this weird, synth-y, acoustic, blues, techno, Enrico Morricone, lo-fi thing. I have never heard anything like it.

My first favorite album. Probably still in my Top 5 albums of all time, even though I have not listened to it in years. Excited to listen to it again. I wonder if it holds up from being 16 years old. Curse you Spotify. Will I have to download Amazon Music so I can listen to this in order? This album CANNOT be played on random. It MUST be played in order. Amazingly, some of the songs still transition almost perfectly, but that feels even more disappointing. I can't bring myself to give this four stars, but I am afraid the shine is off, after 20 years.

More to come- love the grimy energy

Completely digging the whole fuzzy guitar- almost proto-grunge thing he is doing.

Wow- I wish I had been listening to this when it came out. It would be prime listening for me. I was 19 or 20. Starting to understand and appreciate soul and r&b. My loss, but thankfully, my gain as well.

Interesting- haven't heard something like this before. Kinda folky. Kind of dancy. Almost feels like a 90s thing, proto emo, before emo stunk. Maybe shades of Bright Eyes.

Bleh. I remember buying this at a church rummage sale. I was so excited to have my own U2 tape. There was a man in his 40s who offered me (I don't remember what) an immense amount of value for the album. It meant something to him. I listened to the tape a few times. I should have taken the trade. 30 years later, listening to Achtung Baby only reinforces that. The worst thing that can happen to U2 is people listening to other music. Unlike the Beatles who borrowed from other genres and created something unique, U2 has only stolen from other genres to create a regrettable regurgitation of noise. 'One' is the saving grace of this album.

Is he hip-hop's Eddie Vedder? Watch Lupe write a great song about a topic no one else would and make it a classic. He takes topics that other rappers touch on, and writes full songs about them. Skateboarding, growing up without a father- but also the effects at school. I never liked when people talked about Sonic Youth or the Kinks as the greatest rock band ever. If they were "great" they would have sold more albums. But Lupe Fiasco makes me rethink all my arguments. He's gotta be on a shortlist of greatest rappers ever. He's more talented than BIG. He's more relatable than Tupac. His lyrics are more everyman than Jay-Z.

I don't think I hated it, but I definitely did not enjoy it. The best thing I can say, is that I may reconsider my opinion on Achtung Baby, which I actively disliked.

Oh, we are starting like this? P-Funk has to be one of the best opening tracks ever.

Damn, i forgot how hard these songs were. It was this or Wu-Tang Forever before every football game. Some of DeLa Rocha's lyrics do not hold up- not the politics, but just the phrasing. Still, we could use his anger today.

Its some cool dance music. It isn't my thing, but it is a nice change of pace. It's upbeat, it's electronic. It would keep people moving at a club. I did a smidge of research on the book, and I am a bit concerned and a bit disappointed that this list is super white, super 65-75 based. I had been giving them credit for a wide variety of music. I will be curious to see where it goes.

Love this, love this, love this. One of my great musical regrets is not listening to Prince earlier in my life. I think I was so stuck in listening to single genres, I didn't know how to classify Prince, so he just fell outside my range. This was the first Prince album I ever bought, and it basically didn't leave my car CD player for a month. 1999- completely overplayed, and still a classic. There is more stuff happening in the background than many bands have on an entire song. Little Red Corvette- I don't think this song is about a car. Because his music is so varied, I think my immature mind didn't realize that I was a Prince fan. I knew tons of these songs (and from other albums), but I didn't realize they were all Prince. Delirious- he created this ridiculous Sesame Street beat and then puts one layer over it, and just rocks Let's Pretend We're Married- did he just say we I'm going to fuck the taste out yer mouth? DMSR- Automatic- Something in the Water- Free- after several electronic, drum machine driven songs, Prince creates this anthemic performance, with a piano, guitar and drum Lady Cab Driver All the Critics Love U in New York- International Lover- The sheer 80s-ness drum machine of the songs in the middle keep this from a five star.

Straight Outta Compton- still the Boom Bap that defined the early days of hip hop, but so much angrier. Fuck tha Police- I was only eight when this came out, so I didn't listen to it until about a decade later. I think this was the most explicit anger directed at the police, even though other groups had voiced that anger before Gangsta Gansta- a strangely placed song about how they have embraced their roles as rebels- gangsta rap was not inherently about traditional "gangsterism", but more about rebels living at the edges or society. Homophobia and sexism are huge in this song. If It Ain't Ruff-not about sex as you might expect, more of a brag track about how tuff they are Parental Discretion Iz- funky background- probably Dre's best sampling so far 8 Ball (Remix)- I think Eazy E is bragging about doing cocaine Something Like That Express Yourself Compton'S N tha House I ain't Tha 1- perhaps the high point of misogyny on the album, led by Ice Cube Dopeman- a rare overtly positive message- stay away from crack

Rag Mama Rag The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down- maybe the best song ever written about the Civil War- not sure why Canadians memorialized the Confederacy

Better than I expected. I did not make it all the way through, because of time.

What can I say? Like several of these albums, I am glad I listened to it. But I would never buy it. I may have to reconsider my rankings.

How many songs does this album have? YouTube only has four songs available? Spotify will play them out of order. He does have a great voice I would listen to more of this. Unfortunately, I was unable to listen to the entire album.

Loved this album 20 years ago. Probably should have had a little more Prince in my life at that point. When the Man Comes Around- completely moving Hurt Give My Love to Rose Bridge Over Troubled Water I Hung My Head The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Personal Jesus In My Life This album could change how I rate all the other albums. I truly enjoyed this as young man. But it is largely carried by Cash's failing baritone, and other writers' songs. There isn't much that is overly creative or adventurous.

The good stuff is excellent. The slop is really sloppy. I never really got into Eminem, even though I am probably the ideal age and perfect demographic for him- light skinned guy from the suburbs. Public Service Announcement 2000 Kill You Stan- yuuuup- great cut from Dido, great story, great passion- he is at his best when he is looking at the world differently Paul Who Knew- Eminem makes interesting points about people being hypocrites, but a lot of times it just feels like he is excusing his own behavior Steve Berman The Way I Am- what made this a single? The Real Slim Shady- if Eminem had more songs like this, he could be in the conversation for greatest rapper ever. But he doesn't. Remember Me I'm Back Marshall Mathers Ken Kaniff Drug Ballad Amityville- whatever Bitch Please 2- Dr. Dre was never a great rapper, and he got worse over the years- still probably the best ear for beats and sound ever. Nate Dogg may be the voice in hip hop ever. Kim Under the Influence Criminal- wait, another song about how his music shouldn't bemisinterpreted? How many of these will there be? The Kids

Good for whatever it is. Happy to listen to it- would not listen to it on my own. Time to Pretend Weekend Wars The Youth Electric Feel Was this one of their big singles? This feels a bit familiar Kids Oh, this is the big single 4th Dimensional Transition Pieces of What Of Moons, Birds & Monsters The Handshake Future Reflections

Human Behavior- funky electronic stuff Crying- slowed down funky electronic stuff Venus as a Boy There's More to Life Than This Like Someone in Love Big Time Sensuality One Day Aeroplane Come to Me

Woof. This was tough listening. Two stars for talent. One star for how much I enjoyed it. Part 1 is this just soft piano music?- yup, it's just soft piano music Part 2a how can you tell the difference between parts? Part 2b I mean the guy is talented Part 2c this is a weird fusion of jazz, without any soul, classical and easy listening I wanted to make this two stars because of the talent, but I hated this in my soul.

Its a good album- i genuinely like The Who. But putting an album like this on the list really leans into that Anglo-centric, 65-75 era. What Fela Kuti album was left off in exchange for this? Armenia City in the Sky Heinz Baked Beans- fake ad like the rap albums from the 90s Mary Anne with the Shaky Hand- strange acoustic-ish Odorono- fine Tattoo- classic Daltrey falsetto, with that Townshend build Our Love Was- Keith Moon is the greatest drummer ever I Can See For Miles- one of the greatest Who songs, and thus rock songs, ever I Can't Reach You- good, traditional Who rock. Daltrey saves the screaming, Moon gets to show off Medac Relax Silas Stingy Sunrise Rael 1&2 End of the Original Album (YouTube plays a much longer extended version) Pictures of Lily Doctor, Doctor The Last Time Under My Thumb

I am Trying to Break Your Heart Kamera Radio Cure War in War Jesus, Etc Ashes of American Flags Heavy Metal Drummer I'm the Man Who Loves You- really cool groove Pot Kettle Black Poor Places Reservations There is a slow build to this album- it starts off as traditional-ish alt-country and builds to an electric rock-ish album.

What the fuck is this? These dudes are amazing. And how on earth have I never listened to Kool Keith before? Oh look Marshall, you can write a rap song that doesn't require you to be angry about some random shit. Intro 3000 I Got to Tell You Earth People No Awareness Real Raw General Hospital Blue Flowers- was this the lead single? If there was a radio single? Technical Difficulties A Visit to the Gynecologist Bear Witness Dr. Octagon Girl Let Me Touch You I'm Destructive Wild and Crazy Elective Surgery Halfsharkalligatorhalfman- some of the weirdest shit I have heard, and yet a completely compelling story Blue Flowers (Revisited) Waiting List 1977

3.5 my gut says that Carey abandoned more creative song writing in exchange for hip-hop production beats. And yes, rap can be incredibly creative (Thank you Dr. Octagon) But when you give Puffy the reins, you're getting production, not words. Honey- love this song, even with Puffy acting the fool in the background Butterfly- standard Ballad about letting something go and hoping it returns My All The Roof (Back in Time)-Mariah's amazing voice over a dark hip hop beat Fourth of July Breakdown Baby doll- Carey is almost like a jazz artist- even if you don't know the words, her voice is a beautiful instrument Close My Eyes Whenever You Call- the intro is wildly unnecessary, it Mars a pretty good song. Fly Away The Beautiful Ones- Dru Hill still sucks, but the Prince feel on this song is incredible Outside Honey (Radio Mix) Honey (Def Club Mix) Mi Todo