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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Medúlla
Björk
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5 | 2.73 | +2.27 |
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Group Sex
Circle Jerks
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5 | 2.75 | +2.25 |
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D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle
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4 | 1.88 | +2.12 |
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The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
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5 | 3.04 | +1.96 |
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Germfree Adolescents
X-Ray Spex
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5 | 3.05 | +1.95 |
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Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
Spiritualized
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5 | 3.15 | +1.85 |
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S&M
Metallica
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5 | 3.26 | +1.74 |
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Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
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5 | 3.27 | +1.73 |
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Live Through This
Hole
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5 | 3.29 | +1.71 |
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Melodrama
Lorde
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5 | 3.32 | +1.68 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
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1 | 3.49 | -2.49 |
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
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1 | 3.31 | -2.31 |
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Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
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1 | 3.15 | -2.15 |
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Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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1 | 3.08 | -2.08 |
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Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
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1 | 2.82 | -1.82 |
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Yeezus
Kanye West
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1 | 2.77 | -1.77 |
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Born To Be With You
Dion
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1 | 2.62 | -1.62 |
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In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
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2 | 3.61 | -1.61 |
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Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
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1 | 2.59 | -1.59 |
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Stankonia
OutKast
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2 | 3.55 | -1.55 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Metallica | 3 | 4.67 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Kanye West | 2 | 1 |
| Bob Dylan | 4 | 2 |
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| Artist | Ratings |
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| Bob Dylan | 4, 1, 2, 1 |
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Chicago · 1 likes
3/5
Yeah can I please get a massive ego with a side of cool music
Siouxsie And The Banshees · 1 likes
5/5
Fierce, unapologetic and wildly influential. Exactly what I needed on a frigid November morning.
Jimi Hendrix · 1 likes
3/5
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.
Lorde · 1 likes
5/5
A album I keep returning to year after year. An absolute staple of girlhood in the 21st century. 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.
Metallica · 1 likes
5/5
I wasn’t expecting to like this one but it absolutely slapped. Good job Metallica
1-Star Albums (8)
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Miles Davis
4/5
Might just quit my job and read in a cafe with this in the background for the rest of my life
Supertramp
4/5
Ah yes the music of bell bottoms, pretty guitars and many drugs. The string orchestra is a nice touch
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Boomer sex playlist
John Coltrane
3/5
Ye olde keyboard smash
Talking Heads
3/5
Interesting but not my jam
The Cure
4/5
It’s not a phase mom
Wilco
4/5
Chill indie ☺️
2/5
They lost me at “really high, really high like a really high thing”
The Fall
3/5
They made punk long and boring. Dishonour on their guitars
Ray Charles
3/5
Chill music and good mix of big band and ballads. However, anyone who unironically refers to themself as a genius in their album title deserves -1 star from me
R.E.M.
5/5
Automatic for almost making me cry
Buena Vista Social Club
4/5
Beautiful and warm
Jorge Ben Jor
3/5
Fun and groovy but not really my jam
The Prodigy
2/5
I can see these songs going hard at a club and understand why people like this but “Smack My Bitch Up” as the opening track put me in an uncomfortable mood for the whole album
Lauryn Hill
4/5
Really interesting and enjoyable. The skits between songs were fun and the diversity of instruments and styles was very cool.
The Who
3/5
I appreciate a good concept album and rock opera but this was too drawn out and some parts aged very poorly
Erykah Badu
3/5
Not my jam but interesting
Pixies
4/5
Thank you Pixies for introducing me to the beautiful concept of surfer grunge. Super fun album that channels the adventure and pretentiousness of being a teenager. Almost makes me want to go back to 15
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
4/5
Lively, warm and engaging
Janet Jackson
4/5
The production is very dated but otherwise really solid album with great vocals and messages
Nine Inch Nails
5/5
A spectacular reflection of psychosis, depression and insanity. The sounds are so precisely chosen that each song’s story shines through the cacophony. Bonus point for being a concept album
Miles Davis
3/5
Classic jazz is growing on me but still not really my thing
Paul Simon
3/5
It’s fine but I found it boring tbh
Sheryl Crow
3/5
Easy listening for the grocery store or dentist office. Has potential but mostly falls flat
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Groovy
I like the overall sound but the vocals are terrible to my ears
Paul Simon
3/5
Good but not my jam
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
*sips bourbon* yeehaw
Dion
1/5
Made me want to blow my brains out
My Bloody Valentine
4/5
Hypnotic and unique. I love a good wall of sound style. Would listen again and maybe rate a 5 over time.
George Michael
3/5
Interesting with some good themes but overall doesn’t hit me
Big Brother & The Holding Company
4/5
I’ve got a soft spot for influential women of rock and melodic electric guitar
Van Halen
4/5
Fun and electric
4/5
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.
Lorde
5/5
A album I keep returning to year after year. An absolute staple of girlhood in the 21st century. 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.
The Young Rascals
3/5
Not bad but doesn’t stand out
Brian Eno
3/5
Interesting, chill music. I really like “By This River” but nothing else stood out to me. Parts were quite self indulgent.
The Coral
2/5
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.
The Police
4/5
4.5/5
Interesting, creative, fun and overall an enjoyable experience. -0.5 for Every Breath You Take romanticizing deeply unhealthy relationships.
Joy Division
4/5
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.
Love
2/5
It wasn’t bad music but I can’t say I honestly enjoyed this album
Iggy Pop
3/5
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
Adele
2/5
Disappointing album. Adele has an incredible voice but this album felt flat and overly sappy. 21 is much stronger
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
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.
Amy Winehouse
5/5
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.
Talking Heads
2/5
Not a bad album but I didn’t enjoy it even after listening through twice to give it another chance.
The Doors
3/5
3.5/5
Iconic, creative, and culturally influential album (+4), impressive for a debut album (+1), multiple lyrics that give me ick (-1.5)
Deep Purple
4/5
Solid album. Fun, interesting and overall enjoyable
Dire Straits
4/5
Groovy, interesting and weirdly relaxing. No complaints
Jazmine Sullivan
4/5
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.
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
Annoyingly repetitive
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
Sounds like a worse version of the Mario Kart soundtrack. I respect the experimentalism but didn’t enjoy it
Fela Kuti
4/5
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)
Minutemen
3/5
Love political punk but this was a bit of a slog
Ramones
5/5
Undoubtedly culturally and historically significant album. Lots of energy, anger, and socio-political critique. Simple and effective.
The Allman Brothers Band
4/5
I like electric guitar sounds
Mj Cole
2/5
Tolerable but did not enjoy
The Thrills
4/5
I really liked the sound of this album but found it a little cheesy
David Holmes
2/5
Too slow for clubbing, too fast for studying. Not a fan of this kind of electronica. The integration of the streetscapes was cool though.
Nirvana
5/5
This is special
Cyndi Lauper
3/5
I want to like it but the 80s synths have aged poorly and just sound cheesy. The mall pop vibes get on my nerves.
Jeff Buckley
4/5
An undeniably talented singer. Album was little sappy and whiny for my taste.
Metallica
5/5
I wasn’t expecting to like this one but it absolutely slapped. Good job Metallica
Ice T
2/5
Interesting album and lots of strong points but it seems like this guy only knows how to insult people using female characteristics
Arcade Fire
3/5
Interesting themes and imagery but I didn’t really like the songs when they first came out, nor do I really enjoy them now.
The Pogues
4/5
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.
Beatles
4/5
Overall cheerful and cute. Some lyrics aged very poorly.
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
3/5
This guy thinks he’s very cool
Missy Elliott
3/5
A work of art that deserves to be here but not a style I’m a big fan of
Blondie
5/5
Quintessential pop rock. I would potentially sell an organ to time travel into CBGB and watch Blondie perform live
The Pharcyde
3/5
Good but nothing super stands out
The Doors
4/5
First half 5/5, second half 3/5.
Love me some danceable rock and roll.
Talking Heads
3/5
Good music, but not my jam
The Cars
4/5
Classics
Spiritualized
5/5
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
Liz Phair
4/5
Love the perspectives and messages but not a huge fan of the general sound
Fatboy Slim
2/5
I find it very irritating but could be a vibe at a skatepark I guess
Bob Dylan
4/5
I came into this thinking “oh no another unbearable Bob Dylan album, might as well get it over with” but this was actually really enjoyable. Fun, poetic and socially conscious. I’m starting to understand the hype of this guy
The Streets
2/5
Sounds the way British food tastes
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1/5
Did not enjoy. Boring, irritating and uses the N word for no apparent reason
MGMT
4/5
Millennial hipster beach party with a couple joints vibe
David Crosby
3/5
No doubt self indulgent but had some interesting parts
Willie Nelson
5/5
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
David Bowie
4/5
I don’t know if I like it but it’s undeniably interesting and creative
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Groovy, nostalgic, and overall solid
Public Image Ltd.
2/5
Tolerable but no redeeming qualities
Baaba Maal
4/5
A fun, chill and interesting listen. Very nostalgic sound
4/5
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.
Hot Chip
2/5
Owl City did it better
Culture Club
3/5
Duke Ellington
3/5
Very talented but not my jam
The Byrds
1/5
Makes me want to puke into a hay bale
Primal Scream
3/5
Banger club music but wouldn’t listen to it in day-to-day life
Elis Regina
3/5
I’m very glad this kind of album is on the generator but it’s personally not my jam
Kanye West
1/5
The first half was great but then it got really really misogynistic
PJ Harvey
4/5
Yay fierce feminist music! I want to like it a lot but it isn’t super my jam
Television
3/5
Not bad but the vocals annoy me.
Van Halen
4/5
Fun, great guitar, and not gross (lyrically) unlike many classic rock musicians of the time.
Violent Femmes
4/5
Love the sound and energy but the constant “no one loves me wahhhhh” whininess gets on my nerves
James Brown
4/5
Silky smooth
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Is almost great but the production aged like milk
Nick Drake
4/5
Peaceful and comforting
Gene Clark
3/5
Pleasant, no complaints
The Psychedelic Furs
3/5
Not bad but sounds like everything else from 1981
The Clash
5/5
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
Cypress Hill
3/5
Cool album but I’m not a huge fan of gangster rap. Too unnecessarily violent.
Happy Mondays
3/5
Interesting parts but you can tell the drugs are starting to brain rot the band
Deep Purple
4/5
Rock solid
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Lots of solid songs but also lots of meh
The Police
3/5
First half was 4/5, second half was 2/5
Mike Oldfield
3/5
Weird but innovative. I imagine listening to this while high would be an absolute wild trip.
Paul Simon
3/5
3.5/4 Interesting and fun
Hüsker Dü
3/5
3.5/5 Long but overall enjoyable
3/5
Mostly overrated but I enjoy Don’t Look Back In Anger and Morning Glory
Kanye West
1/5
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
The White Stripes
3/5
I’m a big fan of the 2000s indie rock revival but I found this album very mid
Neil Young
3/5
Immaculate coastal grandmother summer vibes but none of the songs really stood out
Tracy Chapman
4/5
4.5/5 Overall excellent with important social justice messages. -0.5 because I found some of the songs too sappy for my taste.
George Harrison
3/5
3.5/5
Adorable lyrics and overall fun sound. Too long and disorganized to qualify a four for me
Big Star
2/5
Icky and boring
Grant Lee Buffalo
2/5
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
George Jones
3/5
this is so sad alexa play despacito
The War On Drugs
4/5
Not mind-blowingly good but really enjoyable. I’m happy to be introduced to a new chill indie rock group
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
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
Randy Newman
2/5
I appreciate a good satire but the use of slurs was cheap and uncreative.
Oasis
3/5
Not bad but still overrated
Stephen Stills
2/5
I now understand why early 70s rock was considered a hangover compared to 60s rock. Quite frankly, this was lame.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Interesting lyrics, not a big fan of the sound
Prefab Sprout
3/5
It’s fine but I didn’t need to listen before I died
The Smiths
4/5
Bonnie Raitt
3/5
I don’t like the easy listening sound but girl’s got backbone
Franz Ferdinand
3/5
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
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
3/5
Not bad music but not my jam. Interesting if you’re into music theory (I’m not)
Joni Mitchell
4/5
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
Simply Red
2/5
Cheesy and generic
The Beach Boys
4/5
4.5/5
Fun, sunshiny, and sweet. This album is lemonade in a summer day
The Rolling Stones
4/5
A rock album that you can dance to? That’s something I can get behind
Gil Scott-Heron
2/5
Not bad but definitely not my vibe and kinda irritating
Daft Punk
2/5
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
Queen
4/5
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
Siouxsie And The Banshees
4/5
Spooky and unconventional. I like it.
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
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)
Suede
2/5
Boring
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
Some good songs, many that aged poorly
Talking Heads
4/5
Funky
B.B. King
4/5
If I were a teen in the 60s, I’d probably be screaming too
Miles Davis
2/5
I get if you’re a jazz fan, this is great. For me, it was passable background music
Everything But The Girl
2/5
Sappy elevator music
Dexys Midnight Runners
2/5
Too much ego, not enough talent
The Cardigans
3/5
Enjoyable but nothing really stood out to me
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
No denying he’s a world-class guitarist and this is impressive for a debut album but I had trouble connecting with the music and overall didn’t really enjoy it
Dead Kennedys
5/5
Political punk automatic 5/5
Throbbing Gristle
4/5
If you’re expecting a four-man rock band, of course this doesn’t sound like music. Taken as eerie horror movie ambience, it’s excellent. Despite trying to not like this I found it intriguing and entertaining the whole time.
Peter Gabriel
2/5
Cool use of diverse instruments but overall too sappy and not my jam
PJ Harvey
3/5
It’s a modern art museum
Billy Joel
4/5
Lots of good hits but overall I didn’t feel connected to a lot of the music. It feels almost too safe and radio-oriented for my taste.
Vienna is the exception. Vienna made me reevaluate my life choices.
1/5
If fans are heckling you at a concert maybe that’s a clue that you shouldn’t release this as a live album. First half was genuinely a painful waste of time. Second half was a bit more tolerable but even the harmonica seems to screech for help
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
Long but full of enjoyable and heartfelt songs. I was a little worried when I didn’t recognize any of the songs on the album but every Stevie song (especially Storms and Sara) stood out to me
G. Love & Special Sauce
3/5
White boys trying too hard to be cool but actually sounds decent
Don McLean
4/5
Love letters to other artists and anti-war propaganda are a thumbs up from me
Jack White
3/5
It’s alright
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
Seems funny that back in the day this seemed hard core. Now, with no disrespect, it feels cute in the way that some old people are cute
Fleet Foxes
4/5
Flower frolicking music
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Interesting and influential for good reason. Would give it 4 stars if the horniness was less over the top and the band chose something other than “ding dong” to repeatedly refer to male reproductive organs
Funkadelic
3/5
Funky? Yes
Psychedelic? Yes
Groovy? Absolutely
3.5/4
Metallica
5/5
Absolutely legendary
Burning Spear
4/5
Very enjoyable, interesting and groovy
Led Zeppelin
4/5
If only there was a little more sexy guitar and a little less Robert Plant moaning
The Cult
4/5
Groovy and captivating
American Music Club
2/5
I don’t need more sad cowboys in my life thank you
Van Morrison
3/5
Some bangers, some snoozers
Aretha Franklin
4/5
The mic is ON
Orbital
3/5
Better than expected
Gillian Welch
2/5
Not for me
The Doors
3/5
The doors sound great when they steal other people’s music
Peter Frampton
3/5
Better Bob Dylan
Black Sabbath
4/5
Kings of darkness🤘🎸
Steely Dan
3/5
This is a good album but not really my jam
Prince
3/5
Catchy dance pop. Not my jam
The Beta Band
2/5
B for boring
Tangerine Dream
3/5
Sounds like I’m getting abducted by aliens
Leonard Cohen
3/5
3.5/5
I really enjoy the storytelling of this album. The layered imagery, stories of humanity, and emotional conflicts. That said, there’s a time and place for this album, otherwise it can easily feel boring
The Killers
5/5
Half the songs on this album have been staples of my life since 2004. Of course I like this for the nostalgia but it’s also just a good record. Murder mystery, a diss track to a childhood bully, gospel choirs, strong guitar riffs and THE white person party anthem of the past 20 years… you can’t really go wrong.
Pretenders
4/5
Fun, groovy, solidly enjoyable
Les Rythmes Digitales
1/5
Irritating and repetitive. Reading through some of the lyrics was mildly interesting but the sounds were painful
3/5
I should like it but I don’t. Instrumentals sound good and I appreciate the artistic spunk but not my jam
George Michael
2/5
Pros:
-attempts to destigmatize sex and queer sexual orientations during a politically conservative era
-talented vocals
Cons:
-multiple creepy and unsettling lyrics
-ick production choices
Chicago
3/5
Yeah can I please get a massive ego with a side of cool music
The Temptations
3/5
3.5/5
Funky and groovy. Some excellent songs, some meh songs but overall enjoyable
Happy Mondays
3/5
Yep definitely pills involved
James Taylor
2/5
Personal opinion: 1/5
-1 Sappy
-1 Country music
-1 Americana
-1 Too much “oh lord” and thick accent that is typically shared by people with strongly opposed political views to me
Opinion with atheist and anti-American biases aside: 3/5
The record is well done and James Taylor is obviously talented. I would rather drive in silence than listen to this on a long roadtrip but I understand why it’s award-winning.
Dinosaur Jr.
4/5
Super fun album, definitely ahead of the curve
Depeche Mode
5/5
Sorry let me put on some black lace gloves and eyeliner before I listen to this album for the third time today.
Anyways, exquisitely produced album. Love the beautiful weave of real instruments and synths. So many songs are rock solid and the whole album aesthetic is gorgeously cohesive without sounding the exact same.
Khaled
3/5
Not bad but nothing stood out to me
Beach House
3/5
2010s indie is usually an auto 5/5 for me and I like the sound but the album felt soulless. There was no passion or love that shone through.
Public Enemy
3/5
I usually like social commentary music and the sampling was cool but this didn’t quite hit for me
Gary Numan
4/5
Interesting and very forward thinking album
Randy Newman
3/5
I appreciate the satire of the album but the style gives me unshakable weird uncle energy
The Avalanches
2/5
Interesting concept and execution but not my jam
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Fun guitar solos but otherwise boring
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2/5
Feels like I’m having a stroke while high
Jeru The Damaja
3/5
Dude claims not to be misogynistic then proceeds to use really sexist insults. Overall smooth and interesting album though
R.E.M.
3/5
It’s alright
Doves
3/5
Vibey Oasis
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Beautiful songs. Didn’t make my lover and I want to swing though :/
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Fun instrumentals, irritating vocals. Can’t believe these guys have three albums on here 🙄
Radiohead
3/5
Damn these guys need stronger antidepressants
Michael Jackson
4/5
Funky and danceable. Some great songs, some duds
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Smooth anti-war music is a big thumbs up from me. Unlikely that I’ll listen to this again but definitely worthy of being on this list.
Santana
3/5
Cool music but don’t feel connected to it
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Some interesting lyrics but parts didn’t age well. I enjoy the overall sound of the album but Neil Young’s voice is annoying.
Joe Ely
2/5
Great if you want to drink moonshine and stare longingly at someone across a cornfield I guess
Coldcut
2/5
Beep Boop Bee this is not for Me
Thelonious Monk
2/5
Alright for background music but not something I’d want to listen to again
Doves
3/5
Me: mom can we Coldplay?
Mom: we have Coldplay at home
The Coldplay at home:
Bob Dylan
2/5
I would enjoy this so much more if it was just the instrumental parts
Rush
4/5
Interesting and fun
Ananda Shankar
3/5
Interesting but not my jam
The Stooges
4/5
Iconic
The Jesus And Mary Chain
4/5
Super great album but the guitar feedback/distortion was a bit much for me at some point
Bill Evans Trio
3/5
Pleasant but not something I’d listen to again
Aimee Mann
3/5
Alright but not my jam
Nick Drake
3/5
Not bad but definitely overrated
Muddy Waters
3/5
Classic blues deserving of respect but not my jam
The Smiths
4/5
Gloomy as hell but enjoyable and interesting
Carole King
4/5
I’m usually not a fan of 70s singer-songwriter albums (or maybe just the ones chosen for this generator) but this album was lovely. Strong voice, great vibes, well produced.
4/5
It’s angry and loud and madness and wonderful. -1 since the best song on here is a cover
The Temptations
3/5
For an album titled cloud nine, these guys don’t seem overly happy about the recent break up…
Holger Czukay
2/5
POV: you believe that Tylenol causes autism and decide to take LSD for your fever instead
Einstürzende Neubauten
2/5
Disturbing and headache-inducing but not entirely bad
Charles Mingus
2/5
Unpleasant
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Rock solid swamp music
Alice Cooper
4/5
Who let the theatre kids make a rock album?!
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Instrumentals are easy 5/5
Guitar solo in Can’t You Hear Me Knocking is a 6/5
That said, some lyrics and messaging are questionable and outdated for example:
-a portrait of slave owners raping slaves is an appropriate analogy for my attraction to black women
-if you love someone enough, there mental illness will go away
-sexism is cool
The Who
2/5
Toxic masculinity is very unflattering.
Kings of Leon
3/5
I really like Use Somebody but the rest was bland and, at some points, icky
Steely Dan
3/5
Nothing stood out to me
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
Fantastic album, just wish Billy Corgan could sing
Eagles
4/5
Some gold stars, some duds. Overall enjoyable
Björk
5/5
I’ve never heard anything like this before
Boards of Canada
2/5
What if we got reallllly high and made money off of it
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Solid, surprisingly heartfelt, and less cringey than expected
Nirvana
4/5
Primal, gritty, overhyped and but enjoyable
The Mothers Of Invention
2/5
I appreciate what the band was trying to do with this album but I found the songs consistently annoying
The Band
2/5
Sounds like a bad hangover and yelling at your wife until she gets you another beer
The Notorious B.I.G.
2/5
Really misogynistic and creepy. Talented rapper but I felt very uncomfortable with a lot of the songs.
Dr. Octagon
2/5
I like the concept but did not enjoy the execution. The sexualization of medical providers in this album is really unnerving as a healthcare worker
Songhoy Blues
4/5
Good, interesting music
Fugees
5/5
A masterpiece of brilliant, fiery passion and intelligent execution. The stories of tragedy, love, heartbreak and violence highlight the realities of racism, colonialism and social inequities. I really enjoyed the rhythm, style and lack of sexism which unfortunately plagues a lot of hip hop. This is a listen again for sure.
Ozomatli
3/5
Interesting but not really my jam
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Feels like a 70s time capsule. Solid album but overly sappy and meh for me
Frank Ocean
3/5
Alright but not really my jam
Mudhoney
4/5
Always happy to find new content for my “Whiny Men Who Sing” playlist
Slayer
4/5
Energetic and poetic but I don’t think I could listen to it all day
The White Stripes
3/5
Some gems but several songs annoyed me
Janis Joplin
3/5
Talented but not my vibe
X-Ray Spex
5/5
I love girl punk
Ice Cube
4/5
Lyrically, thematically, and sonically powerful. Would be a five but any amount of violent sexism is too much
The Verve
3/5
Bland and nearly made me fall asleep but not entirely bad
De La Soul
4/5
Very fun and interesting album with impeccable rhythm
Paul McCartney
4/5
Interesting and sweet. Worthy of listening before I die
Morrissey
3/5
Whiny af but I vibe with the sound
Elvis Costello
3/5
Not bad but not my jam
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
2/5
Bland and a dishonourably discount version of blues
The Boo Radleys
2/5
I like the atmospheric wall of sound style but after a 1h04 it just sounds annoying and pretentious
Black Sabbath
5/5
🤘💣🎸🤖🔥
Tears For Fears
3/5
Good but not my jam
Blur
4/5
Some very nostalgic songs (family road trip staples) and some new-to-me songs. Overall enjoyable and solid
Queen
4/5
Weird. I like it
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Not their best work but still very enjoyable
The Zutons
2/5
Unimpressive
The The
3/5
Interesting lyrics, meh sound
The Velvet Underground
4/5
Beautifully gentle
The Mothers Of Invention
2/5
The drug budget for this must have been insane
Sebadoh
4/5
Miserable men with guitars have a certain charm
Snoop Dogg
3/5
Influential for better (banger songs) and worse (normalized sexism and harmful language)
David Bowie
3/5
Interesting music but I didn’t feel connected to it at all
Elastica
3/5
Fun but sounds very generic
The Damned
4/5
I love fast and furious punk! Great album but didn’t blow my mind to merit a 5
The Strokes
4/5
I don’t like the distorted vocals (tell me your singer can’t sing without telling me your singer can’t sing) but I otherwise love the sound
2/5
Annoying and aged poorly. Didn’t need to listen before I died
Hugh Masekela
2/5
Boring, couldn’t get into it
Arcade Fire
3/5
Canadians this whiny must be Toronto Maple Leafs fans. Didn’t like Arcade Fire as a kid (the radio played them constantly for CanCon), still don’t like them. The album concept and structure is interesting though.
Iron Maiden
5/5
Interesting themes, lyrics and art… not to mention epic sound
Sex Pistols
5/5
God save angry, anarchy-fuelled, world changing music
Peter Gabriel
2/5
I’m confused. Am I listening to Wii Sports, a Star Wars-inspired orchestral rock band, sappy singer-songwriter content or a David Bowie imitation? I appreciate the creativity but it doesn’t land for me.
The White Stripes
4/5
Bluesy, gritty, and overall enjoyable
Gorillaz
3/5
There’s potential but, in its current form, Gorillaz is boring
Fatboy Slim
3/5
Would probably sound fantastic if you were high
The Shamen
2/5
If I need to listen to another tepid electronica album, please end me. It was a vibe for about 10 minutes but 1h06 was painful.
5/5
Unequivocally a masterpiece
The Soft Boys
3/5
Stylistically interesting and definitely before its time. However, I found the lyrics creepy and disturbing in a way that would make me choose the bear over these guys
Dolly Parton
4/5
Some songs were too sappy for my liking but overall I found this to be a beautiful labour of love, full of powerful voices and spirits.
Amy Winehouse
3/5
I love the vocals and general sound of this album but the repetitive harmful expectations of men, slut shaming, and glorification of manipulative behaviour limits my rating to a 3
Talk Talk
3/5
Sounds like most other British 80s new wave bands. Not bad but didn’t blow me away.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
4/5
A surprising amount of bangers
Barry Adamson
4/5
I actually loved this. The style, concept and composition were really entertaining. Minus one star because “It’s Business As Usual” made me want to actually throw up. The artist should definitely get a psych evaluation but I dig music that’s a bit unhinged.
Paul McCartney and Wings
4/5
Overall solid, interesting and fun album
Slint
3/5
Chill and hypnotic. I feel like I’d love hearing them in concert in some grimy shoebox music club but streaming the music didn’t quite hit.
Goldfrapp
3/5
Looks and sounds like my grandmother
Pink Floyd
5/5
Forget albums to listen to before you die… I want to listen to this one as I die. Please make this my life outro.
KISS
3/5
Some iconic songs but mostly bland, ridiculous and highly egotistical
Ride
4/5
Very chill and pleasant
Siouxsie And The Banshees
5/5
Fierce, unapologetic and wildly influential. Exactly what I needed on a frigid November morning.
Cream
3/5
These guys had some good drugs
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Marvin Gaye music sounds like a boomer sex playlist even when singing about divorce. Can’t deny the funk even if the lyrics are whiny.
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
3/5
Half beautiful, half boring
Crosby, Stills & Nash
4/5
Not my usual vibe, but banger album
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
2/5
Pretentious and boring
Circle Jerks
5/5
Long live punk music
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Good stuff but not really my jam
ZZ Top
4/5
Very solid 3.5 that I don’t mind bumping to a 4 because ZZ Top beards are iconic
Sabu
3/5
Funky and refreshing
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
I want to like it but it’s a little too annoying
The Go-Go's
4/5
Wall to wall bangers
System Of A Down
4/5
I like to think that this would send Victorian children and adults into a coma
Scritti Politti
2/5
Ridiculous, cringey and embarrassing
Abdullah Ibrahim
4/5
Very pleasant background music. Unexpectedly enjoyable for a jazz album
Bob Dylan
1/5
I can’t stand it
Elliott Smith
2/5
The sad boi™️ flew to close to the sun and melted the charm into irritating whininess
3/5
Interesting but not captivating
Dolly Parton
4/5
Short and sweet and bitter and iconic
Supergrass
2/5
Incredibly mid. Not bad, but not worth 70 minutes of my time
5/5
A high quality masterpiece
Hole
5/5
Oops this album found me in my riot grrl era.
For real this is a great album. The sound is ferocious. The lyrics take on interesting perspectives and complex feelings about motherhood, being objectified by society and dealing with mental illness. I’ve found it quite thought-provoking and have already listened twice.
Nick Drake
3/5
Very chill and peaceful but didn’t stand out to me
Queen Latifah
3/5
Not as strong as other hip hop albums on the list but impressive for a 19-year-old in 1989. Ladies first is a banger
Tom Waits
2/5
Interesting but not enjoyable
The Rolling Stones
2/5
The production and sound are incredible. The unfaltering misogyny is repulsive. When even the Wikipedia introduction says “Women feature as prominent characters in their often dark, sarcastic, casually offensive lyrics,” you know it’s bad. My main concern is that The Rolling Stones are role models who end up normalizing this kind of harmful male dominance/female subordination mindset.
Donovan
3/5
Pleasant but didn’t really stand out
Various Artists
3/5
The Ronettes and Darlene Love are some of my favourite Christmas music artists and I believe they continue to absolutely carry the genre decades later. That said, Phil Spector is a bad person who shouldn’t continue to be highlighted in this way.
OutKast
2/5
Not bad but didn’t hit me
Eurythmics
3/5
I enjoy Jennifer and Sweet Dreams but everything else is very meh
John Lee Hooker
2/5
I wanted to like it, but frankly, it was boring
Muddy Waters
4/5
In the wise words of the 2020s trend: “Smash, next question”
Richard Hawley
2/5
Pleasant but boring and entirely forgettable
Lightning Bolt
2/5
Oh Great Generator, why must I listen to this album before I die? It’s boring, lacks talent, devoid of inspirational power and moral shock. The mix of rock and electronica is somewhat creative but alas I despise electronica
Manic Street Preachers
3/5
Interesting lyrics. Too bad they’re set to music blander than boiled potatoes
Al Green
3/5
Not entirely my jam but the groove is undeniable
Pavement
3/5
Parts were definitely unpleasant but my pretentious, emo, teenage former-self asked to keep listening and I’m glad I did. The singing is atrocious but the sound is enjoyable and ahead of its time
Shuggie Otis
3/5
Smooth, soothing, and overall good stuff but nothing super stood out to me
Rush
4/5
Interesting and full of talent
The Go-Betweens
3/5
Pleasant but unoriginal
JAY Z
3/5
The production is extremely 2001 for better or worse. The lyrics are about ego, girls and drugs so nothing new but I found less disgusting sexism than other records. Not bad but unlikely to listen again
Radiohead
3/5
3.5/5
Interesting and creative. I definitely enjoyed it more than expected but the dreary whininess of the vocals prevent me from giving a full 4/5
Portishead
4/5
I enjoyed this a lot more than expected based on the Wikipedia blurb. It’s a little dark, a little sexy, and a little jazzy. I like the genre blending and femme fatale vibes
Metallica
4/5
Enjoyable but not mind-blowing. I like rock ballads and the soothing touches of this album. The themes and lyrics are interesting. Overall good stuff.
Koffi Olomide
2/5
There’s talent but I can’t with the cheesy 90s overproduction
ZZ Top
2/5
It’s giving 80s “macho” dad with an impractical car who stares too intently at the neighbour’s teenage daughter
The Isley Brothers
3/5
Can’t resist the funk, can resist the sappiness
The Rolling Stones
4/5
I love the sound, style, and cheekiness of this album. I can get behind the devil worship but the preying on teenage girls is my line.
Flamin' Groovies
2/5
Boring and unoriginal
Leonard Cohen
4/5
Interesting perspective on life, death, and religion. Beautifully sentimental.
The Prodigy
2/5
Tolerable background noise
Paul Revere & The Raiders
3/5
The himbo of albums… fun but lacks substance
David Bowie
3/5
Artsy and experimental but doesn’t blow me away
Jamiroquai
3/5
Good stuff but not my jam
Wild Beasts
2/5
Didn’t need a listen before I died
Isaac Hayes
4/5
I didn’t know I needed full orchestral soul music in my life. Very enjoyable
Fats Domino
4/5
Excellent stuff
Elbow
2/5
Not horrible but a boring waste of time