This is a masterpiece of electric guitar and creative freedom. However that’s all it is. The lack of lyrics and track dynamism made me feel bored despite the incredible guitar.

I wasn’t expecting to like this one but it absolutely slapped. Good job Metallica

Amazing level of talent and creativity. I’m not a huge U2 fan but this a critically acclaimed album for a reason. One star off because it didn’t convince me to listen to more U2.

This album is beautifully cohesive in sound and lyrical themes. The first time I heard it in 2021, I felt the need to listen to more Lorde. Supercut, The Louvre and Hard Feelings/Loveless all have core memories attached to them and I listen to them regularly. 0.5 rating off because some songs are skippable

Some interesting takes on a very 60s sound but not overly original. Lack of lyrical depth and memorability makes the band seem better suited to a concert opener than a headliner.

4.5/5 Interesting, creative, fun and overall an enjoyable experience. -0.5 for Every Breath You Take romanticizing deeply unhealthy relationships.

Currently 4/5 but may increase with more listening. I didn’t have time to listen to the whole album properly so I’ll definitely be listening again. Love the goth vibes and can completely see why the post-punk nature of this album was influential for so many artists.

It wasn’t bad music but I can’t say I honestly enjoyed this album

List for Life and The Passenger are great songs. I also enjoyed Neighborhood Threat cause it was punk adjacent. The rest of the album reminded me how pedophilia, glorified destruction and uncontrollable ick drive me away from listening to more classic rock

Disappointing album. Adele has an incredible voice but this album felt flat and overly sappy. 21 is much stronger

This is a masterpiece of electric guitar and creative freedom. However that’s all it is. The lack of lyrics and track dynamism made me feel bored despite the incredible guitar.

Honestly I enjoyed this more than expected. The blend of soul, r&b and pop with nods to 60s girl groups creates an intriguing and dynamic sound. I’ve added Back to Black and Me & Mr. Jones to my main playlist because they immediately caught my attention and are 10/10 for dramatically dancing around the house with or without a glass of wine. +1 for the line “what kind of fuckery is this” which caught me by surprise but instantly reached me on a spiritual level.

Not a bad album but I didn’t enjoy it even after listening through twice to give it another chance.

3.5/5 Iconic, creative, and culturally influential album (+4), impressive for a debut album (+1), multiple lyrics that give me ick (-1.5)

Solid album. Fun, interesting and overall enjoyable

Groovy, interesting and weirdly relaxing. No complaints

LOVE the concept, feel ambivalent towards the execution. I didn’t really like most of the songs on this album (I’m not a huge fan of hip hop-pop) but I’m willing to relisten a few times and let them grow on me. The spoken word tracks were an excellent addition and enhanced the theme of the album. This album is rich in cultural and sociological critiques and will thematically hold up well.

Sounds like a worse version of the Mario Kart soundtrack. I respect the experimentalism but didn’t enjoy it

Lively, fun, and brightens rainy days with ease. Also a very nostalgic sound for me since my parents had several Afrobeat CDs including some by Femi Kuti (Fela Kuti’s son)

Love political punk but this was a bit of a slog

Undoubtedly culturally and historically significant album. Lots of energy, anger, and socio-political critique. Simple and effective.

I really liked the sound of this album but found it a little cheesy

Too slow for clubbing, too fast for studying. Not a fan of this kind of electronica. The integration of the streetscapes was cool though.

This is special

I want to like it but the 80s synths have aged poorly and just sound cheesy. The mall pop vibes get on my nerves.

An undeniably talented singer. Album was little sappy and whiny for my taste.

I wasn’t expecting to like this one but it absolutely slapped. Good job Metallica

Interesting themes and imagery but I didn’t really like the songs when they first came out, nor do I really enjoy them now.

Nostalgic sound that takes me back to driving around with my Irish grandmother. Love the mix of lyrical and instrumental tracks. Interesting lyrics and topics.

Overall cheerful and cute. Some lyrics aged very poorly.

A work of art that deserves to be here but not a style I’m a big fan of

Quintessential pop rock. I would potentially sell an organ to time travel into CBGB and watch Blondie perform live

Soul crushingly beautiful, amazing cohesion of multiple genres, and relatable lyrics like “I think I’m in love (probably just hungry)” This is an unquestionable 5/5 for me

Millennial hipster beach party with a couple joints vibe

This and stargazing in a field until you can barely stay awake This and dancing around the kitchen This and catching up with old friends at a cocktail bar This and reminding me that life can be beautiful

Groovy, nostalgic, and overall solid

I understand the mixed reviews on this one but I genuinely found it enjoyable. Muse was my first concert and seeing Starlight, Knights of Cydonia, and Take A Bow live were mind blowing. Many of the lyrics are shallower than I previously thought (at 16) but the thematic and musical elements of the album still hold up for me.

Fun, great guitar, and not gross (lyrically) unlike many classic rock musicians of the time.

Love the sound and energy but the constant “no one loves me wahhhhh” whininess gets on my nerves

It’s loud, it’s angry, it’s political punk that brilliantly reflects a socially turbulent time in the UK and I live for it

First half was 4/5, second half was 2/5

Weird but innovative. I imagine listening to this while high would be an absolute wild trip.

3.5/4 Interesting and fun

3.5/5 Long but overall enjoyable

Mostly overrated but I enjoy Don’t Look Back In Anger and Morning Glory

Had some good moments musically but I can’t justify any more than one star for lyrics so repulsively misogynistic that I genuinely felt sick

I’m a big fan of the 2000s indie rock revival but I found this album very mid

Immaculate coastal grandmother summer vibes but none of the songs really stood out

4.5/5 Overall excellent with important social justice messages. -0.5 because I found some of the songs too sappy for my taste.

3.5/5 Adorable lyrics and overall fun sound. Too long and disorganized to qualify a four for me

Don’t know why this album is on this list nor what the band was thinking when they approved half-assed lyrics that start promising then reveal themselves to be the work of a smooth brain. I liked the sound of the music though

Not mind-blowingly good but really enjoyable. I’m happy to be introduced to a new chill indie rock group

I know there are a bunch of religious and socio-political contextual references that I don’t really understand but even without this knowledge, I can tell this is a powerful record that sounds and feels good

Not bad but still overrated

I now understand why early 70s rock was considered a hangover compared to 60s rock. Quite frankly, this was lame.

Interesting lyrics, not a big fan of the sound

Love the instrumentals and indie rock revival sound but found the lyrics/vocals so repetitive, shallow and emotionless that it somewhat took me away from the music

Not bad music but not my jam. Interesting if you’re into music theory (I’m not)

4.5/5 Not my usual jam but the levels of talent, creativity, and grace makes this album special and very worthy of being on this list

Cheesy and generic

4.5/5 Fun, sunshiny, and sweet. This album is lemonade in a summer day

A rock album that you can dance to? That’s something I can get behind

Not my usual type of music but a nice change from all the 70s/80s rock in this generator. I felt out of place listening to this at my office/lab job but I think I would enjoy it at a rave. The length got to me a bit and I’d rank it 3/5 if it were under an hour

A rock opera was promised and 100% delivered. There was drama, humour, love, and tragedy. I give many thanks to Queen for helping popularize rock operas and inspiring some of my favourite albums. That said, the “I love my car” song should never have seen the light of day -1

Spooky and unconventional. I like it.

One of my favourite albums of all time. The rage, the tenderness, the vicious lyrics all come together to form a masterpiece of love and hate. Favourite tracks: The Chain, Gold Dust Woman, Silver Springs (deluxe edition)