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Album	You	Global	Diff
Halcyon Digest Deerhunter	5	3.05	+1.95
Wonderful Rainbow Lightning Bolt	4	2.29	+1.71
The Downward Spiral Nine Inch Nails	5	3.34	+1.66
Illinois Sufjan Stevens	5	3.5	+1.5
Paul Simon Paul Simon	5	3.5	+1.5
Funeral Arcade Fire	5	3.55	+1.45
good kid, m.A.A.d city Kendrick Lamar	5	3.64	+1.36
Blood On The Tracks Bob Dylan	5	3.66	+1.34
Space Ritual Hawkwind	4	2.69	+1.31
Palo Congo Sabu	4	2.7	+1.3

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Urban Hymns The Verve	1	3.36	-2.36
Surf's Up The Beach Boys	1	3.3	-2.3
Ghosteen Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds	1	2.96	-1.96
Metallica Metallica	2	3.77	-1.77
Deja Vu Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young	2	3.7	-1.7
Violator Depeche Mode	2	3.7	-1.7
Young Americans David Bowie	2	3.62	-1.62
Trafalgar Bee Gees	1	2.62	-1.62
Document R.E.M.	2	3.55	-1.55
Head Hunters Herbie Hancock	2	3.54	-1.54

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The Dark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd · 1 likes

5/5

What could I say that hasn't already been said a million times.

MTV Unplugged In New York

Nirvana · 1 likes

5/5

Certified gold. Minds were blown. The vibe is immaculate.

1-Star Albums (5)

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Lust For Life

Iggy Pop

3/5

Way different vibe than expected. Very Bowie.

Raising Hell

Run-D.M.C.

3/5

A few jams that still hold up, and you can hear the influence on more recent hip hop, but overall it's not gonna make the rotation today.

Vol. 4

Black Sabbath

4/5

Really cool album. Just oozes cool.

The Next Day

David Bowie

2/5

Was never into Bowie, still not into Bowie.

Melodrama

Lorde

2/5

Loves Lorde's sound, and individual songs are all generally pretty great, but it doesn't come together into an interesting album, or one that I would ever listen to intentionally.

Sign 'O' The Times

Prince

2/5

I know people love and revere Prince, but I am still not one of those people.

Different Class

Pulp

2/5

American IV: The Man Comes Around

Johnny Cash

3/5

Some interesting covers, some less interesting. Great production though.

Black Metal

Venom

1/5

This sounded like every lame metal album I've ever heard. Did it basically create this genre or something? Cool I guess, but still not interested.

Electric Ladyland

Jimi Hendrix

5/5

The Yes Album

Yes

3/5

Never heard this before. Starship Trooper was pretty cool, but the rest was unremarkable.

The Low End Theory

A Tribe Called Quest

4/5

Certified CLASSIC

Young Americans

David Bowie

2/5

Electric Prunes

The Electric Prunes

3/5

Sounds like a parody of 1967

Aftermath

The Rolling Stones

3/5

Not my favorite Stones album, but still pretty cool stuff.

Stardust

Willie Nelson

4/5

Had no idea all these classics were on one album. Hate the production on it, but the material is so good it doesn't matter.

Urban Hymns

The Verve

1/5

Why is this on any list? Such a nothingburger. It just kind of exists and is music.

Face to Face

The Kinks

2/5

Serious Beatles vibe that you don't really hear in their later stuff. But you can definitely hear their unique sound developing too, which is pretty cool. Overall not gonna make the rotation though.

Sail Away

Randy Newman

4/5

Way cooler than I was expecting. It's the Toy Story guy with the goofy voice, but the songs are sharp and engaging af. Adding to the list.

Metallica

2/5

Apart from the 2 good songs, I truly don't see the appeal. Everyone in my hick town loved this shit. Not me.

The Downward Spiral

Nine Inch Nails

5/5

Legendary. Omission from any best-of list should result in criminal charges.

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme

Simon & Garfunkel

4/5

Not my favourite of theirs, but still an undeniably beautiful album.

New York Dolls

3/5

I think this is somehow the first time I've heard NY Dolls, and gotta say it was not what I was expecting. Didn't love it...

Catch A Fire

Bob Marley & The Wailers

3/5

Sounds like every reggae song I've ever heard, which I assume is why it's so iconic. But not really into reggae so this ain't doin much for me.

Led Zeppelin II

Led Zeppelin

5/5

No notes. It's LZ2. Damn near perfection.

Funeral

Arcade Fire

5/5

Already in my regular rotation. Classic.

Surf's Up

The Beach Boys

1/5

Oof. Is this on the list as an example of what not to do??

Suicide

3/5

Very interesting. Honestly could have told me it was made last year. That said, not really into it.

A Date With The Everly Brothers

The Everly Brothers

2/5

Sounds exactly how it looks.

Horses

Patti Smith

3/5

Treasure

Cocteau Twins

2/5

Every single 80's movie featured one of these songs, and it's inseparable in my mind. Uncle Buck is having a heartfelt moment right now. No idea if the music is any good.

Can't Buy A Thrill

Steely Dan

3/5

It's fine. All Steely Dan seems fine. Throw it on in the background and I won't even notice music is playing.

Trafalgar

Bee Gees

1/5

Ill Communication

Beastie Boys

3/5

A Night At The Opera

Queen

4/5

Goes down smooth

The Contino Sessions

Death In Vegas

2/5

Never heard of this. Not sure why it's important. Seems a bit out of place for 1999, but not in a groundbreaking sort of way. Pretty uninteresting without any additional context.

Neon Bible

Arcade Fire

4/5

Love Arcade Fire but don't reach for this one very often. Still a banger tho.

Bluesbreakers

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers

4/5

Pretty generic riffing, but the best execution I've heard of this style. Premium background tunes.

1977

Ash

2/5

This is exactly the generic alt-rock that got far too much radio play in the 90s. No idea why this would be recommended - it's neither good nor interesting.

The Dark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd

5/5

What could I say that hasn't already been said a million times.

Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys

4/5

Cut

The Slits

3/5

I'm sure they're important, and groundbreaking, and whatever, but they're certainly not good. Really cool sound. Awful songwriting.

The Stone Roses

3/5

It's pretty insane how ahead of their time their sound is. 1989 is an insane release year for this record. Same as when you listen to Surfer Rosa or Doolittle. Except that a bunch of the music that was inspired by The Pixies was actually good, and the music inspired by The Stone Roses was...less so.

Clandestino

Manu Chao

3/5

Live!

Fela Kuti

4/5

Not sure I've ever listened to this one before. Fela has SO MANY stellar albums it's hard to keep track. Anyway, good shit.

Blur

3/5

Never really got Blur, apart from a few undeniably great tracks. First time listening to one of their albums start to finish - still don't get it.

The Rolling Stones

3/5

I suppose this is an interesting developmental period, but if you want to actually just listen to some top-tier Stones this is not the one.

Endtroducing.....

DJ Shadow

4/5

How have I never listened to this before?? Such energy, love it!

MTV Unplugged In New York

Nirvana

5/5

Certified gold. Minds were blown. The vibe is immaculate.

Don't Stand Me Down

Dexys Midnight Runners

3/5

Not a huge fan of this vocal style, but they're a lot better than your typical one-hit-wonder. Pretty interesting album.

Penthouse And Pavement

Heaven 17

3/5

Never heard of this....but I bet LCD Soundsystem has. This cannot be from 1981. I call shenanigans!

Led Zeppelin

4/5

Midnight Ride

Paul Revere & The Raiders

3/5

Pretty unremarkable, inoffensive, generic...barely noticed it was playing.

What's Going On

Marvin Gaye

3/5

Classic, no doubt, just not my cup of tea.

Highly Evolved

The Vines

2/5

I was really into the garage revival of this period, and The Vines were not of any interest to me (and still aren't). They would show up in video game soundtracks and whatnot, but I don't know anyone who was into them, never heard them at bars, etc. So many better examples of this genre.

Smash

The Offspring

3/5

This is the ideal Offspring album. Great energy. Head on. Fun, but not goofy. It's still just Offspring though, so it is what it is.

Illinois

Sufjan Stevens

5/5

Head Hunters

Herbie Hancock

2/5

Well that was weird. No idea of the significance or impact. That's gonna be a no from me dog.

Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols

3/5

All Mod Cons

The Jam

3/5

Ghosteen

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

1/5

I've heard some Nick Cave here and there, but never really cared for it. "Ahh, this must the album with all the good stuff." Nope. Even worse than the stuff I'd already heard. Much worse. What is this??

Innervisions

Stevie Wonder

3/5

I know people revere Stevie, but it's honestly just never grabbed me. There are a few obvious bangers, but most of it is pretty mid.

Shaka Zulu

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

3/5

Beautiful production, but not something I would ever just pop on and listen to.

Adele

3/5

Ok Adele is a great singer. Obviously. But the actual music is just lame. Maybe that's intentional, I don't know, I don't care. Generic ass elevator music backing.

Deja Vu

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

2/5

Such an odd mix of styles. Some tracks sound like completely different bands, recorded in different studios, in different years. Love the Young, not so much the Crosby, Stills, or Nash.

Space Ritual

Hawkwind

4/5

I had no idea that Space Rock was a thing, but as a certified Gizzhead, I approve.

A Hard Day's Night

Beatles

3/5

Moon Safari

Air

3/5

Never heard of these guys, but somehow know at least half the tracks on this album. Respect. But also, your band name sucks.

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rod Stewart

3/5

The Velvet Underground & Nico

The Velvet Underground

4/5

Classic. Certified timeless effortless cool.

E.V.O.L.

Sonic Youth

3/5

Sonic Youth always sounds raw (in a great way), but this is rawest raw I've ever heard from them. Slap that shit on the grill for at least a few seconds guys.

The Visitors

ABBA

2/5

I'm not an ABBA guy, but I respect their game. Fun as hell disco bops. This album is them trying to get all serious like they're Fleetwood Mac. But they're not. Is this on the list as a curiosity?

Music for the Masses

Depeche Mode

3/5

Interesting. Not my thing.

We Are Family

Sister Sledge

3/5

Tusk

Fleetwood Mac

3/5

All Directions

The Temptations

2/5

That weird disco-funk shift so many groups took in this era is entirely unappealing to me.

Elastica

3/5

Highly influential, post-grunge electro-rock. Those singles were everywhere.

Eliminator

ZZ Top

3/5

Fun, if somewhat simple. If that's what you're in the mood for it fits the bill.

Viva Hate

Morrissey

3/5

I think I like the idea of Morrisey's music more than the actual music.

Rings Around The World

Super Furry Animals

2/5

I don't get it...

Untitled (Black Is)

SAULT

4/5

Loved it. Will need another 4-5 listens to say anything of value, but guarantee it will get those listens.

Emperor Tomato Ketchup

Stereolab

4/5

New to me. Throw that bad boy into the rotation!

Music Has The Right To Children

Boards of Canada

3/5

You could told me this was released 20 years later and I wouldn't have blinked.

Document

R.E.M.

2/5

I've always loved the idea of REM. I keep expecting it to grab me by the balls but it never does. Apart from a few standout tracks this did nothing for me.

Axis: Bold As Love

Jimi Hendrix

4/5

Incredible vibes. Probably my favourite version of Jimi. Always been confused on how the producer got it to sound so incredible, but then also decided to randomly whack the balance slider back and forth. Was this the first time he had that function?

Home Is Where The Music Is

Hugh Masekela

4/5

I really wanted it to be funkier, but that's just decades of Fela influencing my expectations.

Either Or

Elliott Smith

4/5

If you didn't go through an Elliott Smith phase are you even a real person?

Arular

M.I.A.

3/5

Ambient 1/Music For Airports

Brian Eno

4/5

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill

4/5

Dirty

Sonic Youth

3/5

Paul Simon

5/5

Classic. Not up for debate.

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears

The Mamas & The Papas

3/5

Kenya

Machito

3/5

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

2/5

Kilimanjaro

The Teardrop Explodes

2/5

The La's

3/5

The Chronic

Dr. Dre

4/5

Licensed To Ill

Beastie Boys

4/5

The Sounds Of India

Ravi Shankar

3/5

Miriam Makeba

2/5

Duck Stab/Buster & Glen

The Residents

3/5

Gorillaz

4/5

Lady Soul

Aretha Franklin

3/5

3 + 3

The Isley Brothers

4/5

Out of Step

Minor Threat

3/5

Crazy that this came out in 83, but I'm not sure that makes it any good. Sounds exactly like all the boring hardcore that came out 15 years later.

Killing Joke

3/5

Doolittle

Pixies

4/5

Is This It

The Strokes

5/5

At Mister Kelly's

Sarah Vaughan

3/5

Back To Black

Amy Winehouse

5/5

Diamond Life

Sade

2/5

69 Love Songs

The Magnetic Fields

3/5

This Is Fats Domino

Fats Domino

2/5

To Pimp A Butterfly

Kendrick Lamar

3/5

Step In The Arena

Gang Starr

3/5

Make Yourself

Incubus

3/5

Figure 8

Elliott Smith

3/5

Bitches Brew

Miles Davis

3/5

3 Feet High and Rising

De La Soul

4/5

Hms Fable

Shack

2/5

Come Away With Me

Norah Jones

3/5

Boston

3/5

Fleet Foxes

4/5

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs

Derek & The Dominos

3/5

Court And Spark

Joni Mitchell

3/5

Greetings From L.A.

Tim Buckley

3/5

Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches

Happy Mondays

2/5

There was a single tracks that I thought sounded kind of interesting, but only because it sounded nothing like the rest of the album. Jangly synth and back-of-the-throat vocals are just not my jam I guess.

Halcyon Digest

Deerhunter

5/5

Maybe Deerhunter's best? Creative production, haunting melodies, and surprisingly full of hooks for such an oddball album.

Violator

Depeche Mode

2/5

I really don't get Depeche Mode...

Kid A

Radiohead

3/5

Love the vibe, love the concept, but honestly it just does nothing for me. No standout tracks. Nothing that really sucks me in. When I'm in the mood for some Radiohead (which is fairly often) I'm probably not reaching for this album.

Blood On The Tracks

Bob Dylan

5/5

A Wizard, A True Star

Todd Rundgren

2/5

I did not need to hear that before I died...

The Cars

3/5

Probably the most 80's sounding album I've heard in a while. Full on 80's-voice, boring drums, lame synths. Impressive for a 1978 release I guess?

The Queen Is Dead

The Smiths

3/5

My favorite Smiths tracks are on here, but that said, I'm not really into The Smiths. So overall I'd say it's still just ok for me.

Sea Change

Beck

2/5

I'm not a huge Beck fan, but his stuff is always at least interesting. This album was straight up boring though.

Palo Congo

Sabu

4/5

Not sure this will make the regular rotation, but very cool album nonetheless. Production was stellar!

Wonderful Rainbow

Lightning Bolt

4/5

An extremely approachable entry to noise rock. Could see this sliding into the @work playlist for sure.

Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes

TV On The Radio

3/5

good kid, m.A.A.d city

Kendrick Lamar

5/5

It's Blitz!

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

3/5

Ready To Die

The Notorious B.I.G.

4/5

Superunknown

Soundgarden

3/5

This was crazy good at the time, but boy does it sound dated now. Sits at an awkward transition point between hair metal and grunge. Chris sounds incredible, and a few of the tracks are outstanding, but overall it's not something I'm going to throw on today.