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Album	You	Global	Diff
Odessa	5	2.71	+2.29
Pelican West	5	2.96	+2.04
Smile	5	3.06	+1.94
The Lexicon Of Love	5	3.08	+1.92
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway	5	3.08	+1.92
Faith	5	3.27	+1.73
The Slider	5	3.28	+1.72
Peter Gabriel 3	5	3.29	+1.71
Hot Rats	5	3.36	+1.64
Ellington at Newport	5	3.43	+1.57

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Sex Packets	1	2.67	-1.67
Vespertine	2	3.16	-1.16

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Artist	Albums	Average
Peter Gabriel	2	5
The Rolling Stones	2	5
David Bowie	2	5

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Kind Of Blue

Miles Davis

5/5

As one of the previous reviewers said, this is an album for any occasion. I wonderful, laid back sound with a wonderful stereo mix that would equally at home as background music or music to be listened to carefully. I wonderful and accessible introduction to Miles Davis at his height

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Blood On The Tracks

Bob Dylan

5/5

Renowned to be a dark album when Bob Dylan was going through a divorce. Having said that, some great songs. Tangled up in Blue is a great opener. There is an emotional punch to each song and it is one of Bob Dylan's most accessible albums.Bob Dylan will always be a marmite artist, given his style but this album warrants a listen and may just change people's minds.

Melody A.M.

Röyksopp

4/5

To be honest this would not be a good to listen, but then I guess that this is what the app is all about. Quite chilled vibes for most of it and enjoyed having it as background to reading. Glad I discovered it through the app as it wouldn't have appeared on my radar at all.

Disintegration

The Cure

5/5

An interesting change back to the original sound of the Cure but with more polish. I was never a Goth in the day but had a soft spot for The Cure and I think this album explains why.

Harvest

Neil Young

5/5

Heart of Gold has to one of the greatest songs ever written. I have always loved Neil Young and Harvest is, rightfully so, considered as one of his greatest albums. I even stuck with him through his 80's use of the vocoder! Neil Young has always had a distinctive voice and many not like it but I think people cannot discount his wonderful songwriting talents.

Kind Of Blue

Miles Davis

5/5

Paranoid

Black Sabbath

5/5

Amazing album. I must admit I haven't listened to this in a while. It sounds as fresh as ever! Every track has something about it.

Ágætis Byrjun

Sigur Rós

4/5

Have never heard this album before. Initially ( given that I have no Icelandic!) it reminded me of shades of the Cocteau Twins. With its ambient soundscapes. Really enjoyable listen. Will turn lyrics on next time!

Hounds Of Love

Kate Bush

5/5

The came out when I was at university and it was a must listen. Side 2 ( yes it was on vinyl!) was a revelation and I remember listening to the various soundscaoes that Kate Bush made. I still regularly listen to this album and the layers still surprise me. I love to sit back and put my noise canceling headphones and lose myself in this wonderful album

Peter Gabriel 3

Peter Gabriel

5/5

One of the first albums i bought! Peter Gabriel's Melt (3) is an amazing album. Backed by his buddies, including Phil Collins and Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel has created an album of so many moods. From the truly scary Intruder ( gotta love that whistle at the end) to the yearning of Family Snapshot and rounding off the album with the anthemic Biko, this album never fails I still have the vinyl and listen to it regularly!

Headquarters

The Monkees

3/5

Well it's an interesting album. Its ok but I don't think it's representative of the time. It's a pleasant sound and I feel that they really are on a hiding to nothing with all the comparisons to The Beatles. I appreciate that may have been the idea when they were created but it seems unfair to try to compare them I think they are talented musicians and songwriters but to me it is a lightweight and somewhat forgettable album.

Siamese Dream

The Smashing Pumpkins

4/5

What a great sound. Don't really know any Smashing Pumpkins music but love the solid sound of the guitars. A revelation and will certainly look out for more!

Emperor Tomato Ketchup

Stereolab

4/5

Well, not sure what i was expecting but it wasn't this! It was quite a revelation not being the sort of music I would listen to, I'm pleased to say I really enjoyed this album. I will listen to more!

Music for the Masses

Depeche Mode

3/5

It's very much of It's time. The synth sounds and the electronic drums. It was an interesting listen but I was never a big fan and this hasn't really changed my mind.

My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts

Brian Eno

4/5

I remember listening to Brian Eno's ambient albums and this had a similar feel. It was slightly more accessible and the addition of David Byrne's influence was welcomed. An interesting, multilayer album for anyone willing to give it the time.

Catch A Fire

Bob Marley & The Wailers

4/5

British Steel

Judas Priest

4/5

Great album! Right up my alley but one I've never listened to before. Not sure why Judas priest slipped through my listening arc. Will rectify that!

Risque

CHIC

4/5

Really enjoyed this one only knew the hits and of course Nils Rogers work with David Bowie, but enjoyed the listen

Who Killed...... The Zutons?

The Zutons

4/5

Quirky and with a sense of humour. I remember when this came out ...same sort of time as The Kooks.. a period where this music fit in really well. Not my favourite but enjoyed it!

C'est Chic

CHIC

4/5

Second Chic album in the last 3 on the app...not my usual choice of listening but spent a pleasant 40 mins with this album

Marquee Moon

Television

4/5

There are moments that i can hear how they influenced the likes of Talking Heads and those that followed. A great album from this post punk indie group

Brothers In Arms

Dire Straits

5/5

Great album. I believe it was one of the first Cds available commercially! The distinctive sounds goes throughout love it!

A Date With The Everly Brothers

The Everly Brothers

4/5

Back At The Chicken Shack

Jimmy Smith

4/5

Mistakenly thought this was the singer...but pleasantly surprised at the jazzy sounds. A good listen

Smash

The Offspring

4/5

Loved the sweeping power chords of this post punk group. It's a first listen for me but I think i will revisit it at some other time..to get the most from it!

Sex Packets

Digital Underground

1/5

Here Come The Warm Jets

Brian Eno

4/5

The Lexicon Of Love

ABC

5/5

Amazing album! One from from my teenage years. Loved Martin Fry's gold lamé suit on Top of the Pops! Amazing sound, production. An epic album for the 80's...I'm right back there!

Hot Rats

Frank Zappa

5/5

One of my faves! From the anthemic Peaches en Regalia to Willie the Pimp with Captain Beefheart, Frank Zappa shows he's a master of composition and orchestration! And a great guitarist to boot!

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots

The Flaming Lips

5/5

Loved it! Listened to it then and will continue to listen!

Exile On Main Street

The Rolling Stones

5/5

Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd

5/5

Amazing album. Of an an age with this classic

Suede

4/5

Peter Gabriel

5/5

Great album. Peter Gabriel's most mainstream album. Great tunes

Arular

M.I.A.

3/5

Listen to it...interested...not my 7sual listen..but then this is what this is all about...seems to be a very marmite album with either 5 star or 1 star! I'll give it 3. Interesting but not sure I'll listen again

In The Court Of The Crimson King

King Crimson

5/5

Amazing prog rock album! The wonderful Robert Fripp's guitar sound. Ballsy and with so much variety. A favourite!

Morrison Hotel

The Doors

5/5

Great album but one of my least listened to Door's albums. Love J9m Morrison's vocals and that wonderful keyboard sound

Throwing Muses

4/5

Really enjoyed this one! Never heard of them before but will look out as they seem to be quite prolific

The Köln Concert

Keith Jarrett

4/5

Loved this album. A complete unknown to me! Wonderful sound. A real find!

Phaedra

Tangerine Dream

4/5

My Dad introduced e to Tangerine Dream. Have a soft spot for this prog rock electronica

That's The Way Of The World

Earth, Wind & Fire

4/5

Aladdin Sane

David Bowie

5/5

One of my first albums and what an album...this was my growing up. An album that I feel i know note for note! The man was a genius

The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

Genesis

5/5

Amazing album. Prog rock at its finest and I believe it was Peter Gabriel's last hurrah with Genesis! A fitting end

Don't Stand Me Down

Dexys Midnight Runners

3/5

Not sure about this one....may need another listen

(What's The Story) Morning Glory

Oasis

5/5

Amazing sounds that brought Oasus to a wider audience. Whatever you think of the Gallagher brothers, this album is a powerhouse of top tunes

Play

Moby

4/5

Interesting listen. I remember having this on MD many years ago. A sound of its time but still listenable

Too Rye Ay

Dexys Midnight Runners

4/5

Nevermind

Nirvana

5/5

Vespertine

Björk

2/5

Not for me. Im sure there are many that would love this just not my cup of tea!

Everything Must Go

Manic Street Preachers

3/5

Born To Run

Bruce Springsteen

5/5

Songs In The Key Of Life

Stevie Wonder

5/5

Amazibg

The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter

The Incredible String Band

3/5

Interesting!

Pelican West

Haircut 100

5/5

My youth!! Remember the girls all wanted to dress like them...of its time!

Maggot Brain

Funkadelic

4/5

Not the album I expected but really enjoyed it!

Bryter Layter

Nick Drake

5/5

War

5/5

Station To Station

David Bowie

5/5

Awesome! The Thin White Duke Lives!!

Gorillaz

4/5

Scott 2

Scott Walker

4/5

Lust For Life

Iggy Pop

5/5

Amazing album full of raw energy!! Iggy at his finest!

1999

Prince

5/5

Amazing album! Tunes that fuse rock and funk. Prince was a talented man!

Hard Again

Muddy Waters

5/5

Destroyer

KISS

4/5

3 + 3

The Isley Brothers

4/5

Smile

Brian Wilson

5/5

Fitting tribute!

Rio

Duran Duran

5/5

Awesome! My teenage years in album format!

The Gershwin Songbook

Ella Fitzgerald

5/5

Ellington at Newport

Duke Ellington

5/5

Let It Bleed

The Rolling Stones

5/5

Stunning@

Frank

Amy Winehouse

4/5

The Slider

T. Rex

5/5

Axis: Bold As Love

Jimi Hendrix

5/5

The Stranger

Billy Joel

4/5

Adele

5/5

Faith

George Michael

5/5

Odessa

Bee Gees

5/5