1001 Albums Summary

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499
Albums Rated
3.44
Average Rating
46%
Complete
590 albums remaining

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2010
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Metal
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109
5-Star Albums
31
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Ingenue
k.d. lang
5 2.95 +2.05
Walking Wounded
Everything But The Girl
5 2.97 +2.03
I See You
The xx
5 2.97 +2.03
Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
5 2.99 +2.01
Sister
Sonic Youth
5 3.01 +1.99
The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
5 3.02 +1.98
The Last Broadcast
Doves
5 3.03 +1.97
No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
5 3.07 +1.93
Make Yourself
Incubus
5 3.08 +1.92
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Genesis
5 3.08 +1.92

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
1 3.32 -2.32
Horses
Patti Smith
1 3.31 -2.31
The Visitors
ABBA
1 3.22 -2.22
Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
1 3.15 -2.15
Autobahn
Kraftwerk
1 3.09 -2.09
Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
1 3.06 -2.06
Dare!
The Human League
1 3.05 -2.05
Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
1 3.02 -2.02
Fever Ray
Fever Ray
1 2.96 -1.96
Foxbase Alpha
Saint Etienne
1 2.95 -1.95

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Beatles 3 5
Michael Jackson 3 5
Nirvana 3 5
Peter Gabriel 3 5
Led Zeppelin 4 4.5
Radiohead 4 4.5
Amy Winehouse 2 5
Steely Dan 2 5
Black Sabbath 2 5
King Crimson 2 5
Red Hot Chili Peppers 2 5
Green Day 2 5
Doves 2 5

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Kraftwerk 3 1.67

Controversial

ArtistRatings
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 1, 4
Fatboy Slim 5, 2
Queen 5, 2, 5
Kings of Leon 2, 1, 4
David Bowie 2, 4, 5, 5

5-Star Albums (109)

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Ingenue by k.d. lang

Very solid album, I would definitely recommend this. It does have a Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett feel, mixed with a little bit of country, a little bit of jazz, very chill dinner music if that makes sense. I thought it was fantastic, I hope to find a more modern version of this type of music as well, if there’s anyone putting out the stuff today. Five stars.

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar

It’s beautiful, I love this album so far. It’s a musically well balanced album, the bars are crazy, the story is great too. Five stars easy, I get why he’s so big.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan

An amazing album, it took a little while to grow on me, but it says it is one of my favorites. A really good way to end the week, I feel like all of the songs are a nice mix of upbeat, enjoyable, I love the jazzy overtones. I feel like Steely Dan has a really good way of blending genres together in a way that doesn’t feel schlocky. Five out of five stars.

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel

Such a solid album, so close between a 4 and a 5. I think I’m going with a 5, I’m intrigued and want to give it another good listen. One of the first outside of Radiohead that makes me want to go for that. The vocals and instruments are so great.

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden

Another banger, I’ve listened before, really appreciate the length and quality. I think around 40 min is best for an LP. 5 out of 5

4-Star Albums (143)

1-Star Albums (31)

All Ratings (499)

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
Mar 31 2025

It’s not something I could listen to regularly, but it is good for what it is. It sounds like a lot of Cuban music I’ve heard, but maybe it’s the originator? It sounds like it was a huge influence on a lot of that music at the time coming to prominence. I respect it for what it is.

Be by Common
Apr 02 2025

Really good beats, definitely enjoyed, listening to it, appreciate the messages of the song. And the throwback to Chappelle show, definitely want to save it on Spotify and listen again.

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Apr 03 2025

The hits are great, you and I is a pretty solid ballad, some of the other songs get a little bit too repetitive for me. I’ll come back to the major songs often on, probably not the album is a hole. Maybe it’s because it’s an older album, Does not quite grab me as much as the others. But still worth a listen.

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix
Apr 04 2025

Amazing album, good extermination and mix of rock, blues, jazz and other influences. Added to the mix.

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Apr 05 2025

It was alright, maybe I wasn’t a product of the time. His voice is a bit too monotonous for me, not very inspired riffs, I like a bit more colour to the tracks. 2/5 a few tracks were decent,

Apr 06 2025

Really solid album, I could definitely appreciate this one for the time and place. What I understand it’s very influential, first if it’s kind of the time, the beats in the grooves are really catchy. Strong political message, pretty easy to digest, a few small dips. I would say a 4.75 out of five, but I’ll round up.

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Apr 07 2025

Really solid album, didn’t realize it woudl be so rock based. I knew you aughta know and a few other hits but thoroughly enjoyed the whole album overall, I’d give it a listen a few more times.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Apr 08 2025

Solid album, a lot more diverse than I assumed based off only hearing hallelujah. Loved it. Too bad the guy only had the one album.

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Apr 09 2025

Solid band, definitely like a lot of the beats. Ran a bit too long for my taste, but I can see the appeal, I’m thinking 4 to 5. I like stuff with a little bit more melody to it if that’s the right word? But this one’s pretty solid. Listening to it one more time in the car made it grow on me a bit, I’ll leave it at four stars because it’s a bit too long for me.

Apr 10 2025

This one is pretty solid. I like it for what it is, I understand the experimental part of it, maybe it’s because I’m not around when it came out? I think it would’ve had more of an impact back in 1981 if I heard it then. Good beats, I appreciate the incorporation of world music, I think this is a one and done for me, though. Two out of five.

Stankonia by OutKast
Apr 11 2025

I’ve listened to this before, I already knew that it would be a banger. Always love listening to it again, it’s just so catchy. A little bit long, it’s still worth it

Doolittle by Pixies
Apr 12 2025

I can see it being a predecessor to a lot of grunge, and it seems to be one of the first dynamics albums. It didn’t grip me, the pixies never really have. But I like a few songs!

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder
Apr 13 2025

This album is awesome, I like it a lot better than the other earlier Stevie Wonder album. I listen to. Feels a little bit more cohesive, more of a groove, less monotonous and repetitive. I’m thinking five out of five.

Disintegration by The Cure
Apr 14 2025

I need to go back and finish it, didn’t quite get the full-time, but I like the vibe for what it is. A lot of good songs, I’ll give it a relist at some point, not sure if I’ll go back to it all the time though. I think a solid three out of five.

Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington
Apr 15 2025

Fantastic album, absolutely love jazz if I don’t listen to it all the time. Duke Ellington is really really good, his group is so tight. It’s a bit long at two hours and 11 minutes, with a lot of those filler talking in between, but I think it was important for me to listen to this.

The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys
Apr 16 2025

The album was good for what it was, it didn’t really stand out to me? I like the beach boys vibe, it might make more sense in the context of the music at the time. A lot of the songs are very similar, felt like classic beach/surf music, Pop during the 60s. Three out of five, I don’t think I’ll necessarily go back to it.

Chore of Enchantment by Giant Sand
Apr 17 2025

Honestly, not a fan, not sure why this one was on the list. Given Its the list of 1000 albums you should listen to before you die, I’m gonna give it a one out of five. Not for me.

Apr 18 2025

I thought it was interesting, very Beatles and Beach boy reminiscent. A lot of Baroque pop, strange that it came out in 1999. Not sure if it was anything that stood out for me, but I thought it was pretty decent. Two out of five seems fair for this list

Purple Rain by Prince
Apr 19 2025

Super solid album, really loved most of it. Glad I finally listened to this song, from the last few I listened to werent my favorites. The hits were pretty amazing on this one, and it’s got a really good flow, might have to give it one more listen often on. Solid 4 to 5 on this one.

Gris Gris by Dr. John
Apr 20 2025

Super weird album, I like it’s for what it was though. Glad I listened to it once, it’s interesting to hear the voodoo psychedelic style, I think three out of five is good.

Apr 21 2025

Love this kind of music, so upbeat and happy sounding. When I get these I love them, I need to find the modern equivalent.

Debut by Björk
Apr 22 2025

Really weird album, I can see where this influenced the singers like Sia, some of them with crazy vocal ranges and artistic styles. Solid four out of five, if I heard it come on I wouldn’t be upset.

Moss Side Story by Barry Adamson
Apr 23 2025

It’s a good soundtrack for what it is, honestly not my style. I appreciate the work and everything that went into it, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to listen to it again? Not sure what makes it different than any other soundtrack. Two out of five.

Rubber Soul by Beatles
Apr 24 2025

Amazing album, I’ve listened to it multiple times, five out of five.

All Mod Cons by The Jam
Apr 25 2025

I enjoyed this one quite a bit, I could put the album on and listen to it in full. Sounds like a nice intermediate between the Beatles and the police, I’m surprised I never heard of them before. Four at five.

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Apr 26 2025

Another banger, I’ve listened before, really appreciate the length and quality. I think around 40 min is best for an LP. 5 out of 5

Bad by Michael Jackson
Apr 27 2025

Amazing album, this is why he’s the r king of pop. 5 out of 5

Kenza by Khaled
Apr 28 2025

Listen to about half of it, not my thing. But it’s all right, 1/5

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Apr 29 2025

Love some good Sinatra, his music is almost always amazing to me. I don’t know if this is the definitive album that I would use as an example, but it is very good. I’ll say four out of five for this one.

Sister by Sonic Youth
Apr 30 2025

Really good album, I’m surprised I never heard much more of their stuff before. It’s got me interested in looking more into Sonic Youth, I’ll give it a five out of five.

May 01 2025

It was good for what it was, maybe it’s because I listened to the remix version, but it was a bit long for me to keep up with? But I enjoyed it, and appreciate the artistry of it. Solid 4 to 5.

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
May 02 2025

Honestly, could barely get through the whole album, I like a few of the songs that had the Rolling Stones feel to it, little mix of psychedelic and rock to it, but a lot of the songs were just not great for me, I’ll give it a two out of five, Not bad enough to be a one, but not good enough for a full too. I don’t think I could recommend it to people.

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
May 03 2025

The guitar work is pretty fantastic, same with the rest of the instrumentation. I can appreciate the vocal work for what he did, the bedroom pop style or whatever they call this type of music? Another album that wasn’t necessarily my vibe, but I thought it was pretty cool for what it was, a lot of interesting themes in style mixed into it. I can see where this would influence a lot of Indie musicians going forward, it’s a shame. The guy died so young as well. I think it’s worth three out of five stars.

Forever Changes by Love
May 04 2025

This one was pretty good, I can appreciate it for being influential at the time I would assume. It sounds like a lot of what I’ve heard, but maybe that’s because people created their own version of it? Nothing really stands out to me explicitly about any of these tracks, but as a whole, it was an entertaining lesson. I’d give it a three out of five, appreciating it for what it is.

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
May 05 2025

Def a top album for me, the huge songs are huge. Had this one on vinyl and had to hook it up and listen all the way through, I’d argue one of the best of the 80s. Embodies the synths and style of the 80s without the schlock and irony. Easy 5 star. Love the guitars, drums, good bass lines, and the singers voice is pretty remarkable. Going to Listen again soon for sure

Superunknown by Soundgarden
May 06 2025

I think I’ve given out too many 5 stars in the past, but this one is definitely up deserving. Never listened to the whole thing through front to back, but it felt like a greatest hits album. The songs I didn’t know still hit hard, even at over an hour the journey didn’t feel like a slog. The only problem now is trying to find a copy on vinyl. Great riffs, Chris’s voice is amazing, the Robert plant of grunge for sure. Would recommend to anyone.

Timeless by Goldie
May 07 2025

I didn’t finish the whole two hours but it was enjoyable! I liked the beats, I could see looking more into the discography if I want to get more into drum and bass. The vocals were solid too, I swear I’ve heard this stuff before. It’s not on my regular listening, but if it was it could be five stars.

Ingenue by k.d. lang
May 08 2025

Very solid album, I would definitely recommend this. It does have a Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett feel, mixed with a little bit of country, a little bit of jazz, very chill dinner music if that makes sense. I thought it was fantastic, I hope to find a more modern version of this type of music as well, if there’s anyone putting out the stuff today. Five stars.

Dare! by The Human League
May 09 2025

Honestly the album has been pretty unlistenable, the beats and voice are so cliche 80s for me it’s not my vibe. I like “dont you want me” but outside of that I really don’t want to listen again. I’ll do a 1 out of 5, with the exception of the one song.

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
May 10 2025

This album is genuinely a classic, I’m so glad that I listened to it. It’s all the way through. It’s one of those that I can appreciate the influence hat on modern music, while being so smooth, the court progressions are great. Marvin‘s voice is amazing, And the messaging behind each one of the songs is premier. One of the best of all time. Five out of five.

May 11 2025

The hits were great, classic songs. I didn’t realize it came out when they did. Overall, as a cohesive album, it was pretty solid, not sure why the whole album is on the list, though, for a debut though it’s fantastic.

Bone Machine by Tom Waits
May 12 2025

Very weird album, I think I liked it as a whole. No major tracks stood out to me, but I like the vibe, I think it’s an overall album. It was very solid. It made sense when I looked up later that Primus played a few tracks. I’ll give it a four out of five, but it’s weird because I can’t recommend it to anyone in particular.

May 13 2025

Really strong album, the beats and hits are the first thing that stand out. Some of the guitars and bass on applicable songs are actually stand outs, it’s really solid. I’d give it a 5 since it stands out in such a way, really shows that Eminem is one of the best rappers out there

In Utero by Nirvana
May 14 2025

Nother classic. Weirder than Nevermind, but I appreciate them trying to get back to weirder roots, a bit more raw on both ends. Solid acoustic tracks then heavy in between. The length of the album is perfect too, amazing

Stripped by Christina Aguilera
May 15 2025

It’s definitely a lot to listen to, and I think it is good for what it is. There are a couple pretty good songs on there, the vibe is pretty good overall, a lot of interesting variety when it comes to the styles of music. Her voice is very whimsical, and I didn’t realize how well Christina could sing, Definitely a solid album overall. I’ll give it a three out of five because it’s not my vibe, but I think it is very well made overall and I can see the influence on a lot of younger female artists, especially.

Floodland by Sisters Of Mercy
May 16 2025

It was all right, sounded like a lot of the stuff that came in that place in time. I’m not a huge fan of Gothic rock genre personally, but it sounds like a mix of joy division and new wave like human league. Two out of five.

Heroes by David Bowie
May 17 2025

I was definitely surprised of this one, not as exciting as I hoped, honestly a bit of a letdown. The title track was good, some of the vocal and other tracks like Joe the line of beauty and the beast were pretty decent. The last track was pretty good too, but a lot of it sounds like ambient filler, not what I was hoping for expecting. I’d say two out of five.

Made In Japan by Deep Purple
May 18 2025

Really solid live album, love the mix of jazz and blues influences on their music. Solid drum solos, keyboards, didn’t know the singer could hit the falsetto like that so much. It’s not gonna be in the normal rotation but I’d give it another listen if it came on l

Jack Takes the Floor by Ramblin' Jack Elliott
May 19 2025

It’s not my type of country music, maybe it’s a bit too old for me or something? The San Francisco song was pretty solid, outside of it. I don’t see myself looking back into it in the future. Find guitar work, pretty good lyrics, classic old western feel.

Garbage by Garbage
May 20 2025

A really cool album I’m surprised I haven’t heard before based off listening to so much grunge and alt rock from the 90s. Really solid album that’s catchy, great drums and vocals.

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
May 21 2025

A really solid disco album I e never heard, and felt the biggest radio hit wasn’t the best song on the album. I actively went through and “liked” every song on here but one or two, and those were still solid tracks. The guitar works and vocals were great, good beats, another amazing Niles Rodger’s project

May 22 2025

Amazing album, I honestly feel dumb for not listening to it all the way through before. Of course I’ve heard nights of Cydonia from guitar hero, even assassin was on one of them before, but never did a deep dice to hear the rest of the album. I’m actually excited to start listening to the rest of their stuff, even if the albums fell off in quality after this one. But this one was a real treat, five stars.

Elephant by The White Stripes
May 23 2025

Really, really solid album, love the vast majority of the songs. Forgot how good the white stripes on, but it’s barely short of 5 stars for me. I’m not sure what it’s missing, but it’s right below, the guitar and drums are great.

May 24 2025

The album opens with bangers, it’s an amazing start. 3 huge hits, love the way it goes. The rest of the album is still solid, I’d put it in for background music, but it’s not 100% for me. 3 stars on a personal level, but I could see where true fans would love it more

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
May 25 2025

Loved it, I’m finding more interest in electronic music as this challenge goes on. Love the low key vocals, drum beats and all, lot of the songs are really catchy. I want to add this to my regular listening.

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
May 26 2025

It is enjoyable thought it is, a vibe for music if that’s what you’re looking for. Definitely not something I put on all the time, but if I heard it in your background somewhere, I wouldn’t be upset. I’m sure it’s very influential to music that came out though

Revolver by Beatles
May 27 2025

Another five star album, absolutely beautiful. A lot of experimentation coming out from a band like this, it was really nice to get to go back and listen to it again. I didn’t care for it for the longest time, but really is beautiful, the transitions, the guitar work on some of the heavier songs, the theme in the Indian influence. I even appreciate the transition from some existential songs to yellow submarine, back to existentialism. Now again, it’s up there with one of my all-time favorites, it wasn’t super high with me before.

Frank by Amy Winehouse
May 28 2025

This is what I was looking for in this style, modern Sinatra style music mixes with soul and R&B. Back to Black is too polished for my taste, but this album really has the vibes of what I hoped Amy could do. The instruments, her voice, everything, it’s so easy to listen front to back.

Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons
May 29 2025

Really solid country album, this is the stuff I’m looking for. What really has a good country feel, raw emotion that isn’t just pop songs liek what is on the radio now. The guitars, duets, and feel seems more genuine on this than a lot of other music I’ve heard.

May 30 2025

Honestly hated it, I tried flipping through some of the songs to try and see if there’s something redeemable about any of the track, I didn’t find anything. I found the voice to be annoying, didn’t care for the story too much, overall unlistenable for me.

Achtung Baby by U2
Jun 01 2025

Really enjoying it so far, moreso than Joshua tree! It feels more flushed out, the drums are a bit better, it feels the band came more into themselves at this point. I like. A lot of what I’ve heard, if it came on I wouldn’t be mad.

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne
Jun 02 2025

Honestly, wasn’t a huge fan of this album, there was one or two tracks I could stand, but I found myself skipping getting a few minutes into some of the tracks. The very last song I enjoyed and looked back at my phone to see what it was, only to see it was half of a different album. I think it’s maybe a little bit too much of a first album, trying to find their sound, and they sound like a band who really came into their own a few years later. Unfortunately, giving this one a one, I don’t think I wanna hear it again.

Jun 03 2025

I think it’s still a really good album, I definitely enjoy the music, but it’s not something I go to all the time. If I hear it coming on or it’s in the background, I definitely appreciate it, Aretha‘s voice is timeless. Respect is an amazing song, I like the rest of the album, I could see her influence in so many current artists today.

Leftism by Leftfield
Jun 04 2025

Honestly, not sure why this album was on this list. I thought it was fine, and enjoyable enough listen in the background, but definitely not anything. I’m coming back to anytime soon. I’m guessing maybe it was revolutionary back when it came out, influenced people? But there’s nothing that stood out for this album that made me want to go back and give it another shot, I’d say one out of five.

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Jun 05 2025

Solid four star album, right on the cusp of five. I really love a lot of the songs, but it’s not quite as cohesive as some of the other doors albums I think. Love the vibe, Jim Morrison’s voice, all the instrumentation is fantastic. If I didn’t have 900 more albums to go through, I’m sure this will be right at the top.

Jun 06 2025

Really weird album but fun! I like a few of the songs on here a bit, others don’t quite hit but it’s something nice for the background. 3 out of 5 sounds fair, it’s got a talking heads feel I think I like.

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Jun 07 2025

Amazing album, all the way through. Dipped down with the very last song a little bit but not enough to stop this from being a solid 5 stars

Jun 08 2025

It was fine. Didn’t know James Brown did more Motown before his big hits, this was showed me more of his Influence, esp seeing how early on he was Doing music. Won’t listen again but didn’t regret it.

Space Ritual by Hawkwind
Jun 09 2025

I listen to the majority of it, but a full live double album is definitely a lot. It’s fun 70s rock, I definitely appreciate it before, surprised. I’ve never heard of this band before now. It’s a good time if you’re in the mood for some cheesy 70s rock, I think a three out of five is better.

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Jun 10 2025

Definitely enjoy the album, Jimi Hendrix is always a classic. Really amazing tracks, really solid guitar solos, but not quite as solid of an effort as the first two albums. I think it’s a little bit too long, maybe it should’ve been separated into extra tracks? It does feel like there’s a lot of “besides”, but that’s not a bad thing for someone like Hendrix. Four out of five stars is what I would go with, since I’ve given out too many five stars recently.

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead
Jun 11 2025

I want to give them another listen in the future to hear the words more, but the music is pretty decent itself. Still trying to get into them

Diamond Life by Sade
Jun 12 2025

It’s a pretty solid album! I could see if the vast majority of the songs came on, I would appreciate hearing them on this one. It’s not 100% my style, but I love learning about more artists like this that I would never really listen to before. I think four out of five is good, a few tracks really stood out to me, but the music is a really good beat.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Jun 13 2025

This album was very nice, I enjoyed it for the most part. It was cool to finally listen to it and hear a refreshing take on the beach boys, that was different than their early 60s and 50s surf sound they had going for so long. The hits are amazing, the rest of the album is good but a little bit too experimental for me personally. I think three out of five is good, not something I would go out out of my way for again, but I liked it for what it was.

Machine Head by Deep Purple
Jun 14 2025

A really solid heavy album, loved the whole thing. Never knew it had so many old hits on it from the band, it’s nice to hear some of the originators of metal from the day that had so much influence on younger bands coming up, I can hear a lot of bands in this album.

The Bends by Radiohead
Jun 15 2025

I think I’m starting to get Radiohead now? Maybe I’m just a fan of This style of Radiohead, more of the mid 90s britpop leanings. It feels like the right blend of melody, dynamics, acoustics and heavy distortion, I was enjoying the vast majority of songs as they appeared. I’m excited to give it more listens, I think it’ll move up to five stars soon.

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Jun 16 2025

A fine album, ok for the time. Not sure why it’s in the list, doesn’t sound like anything particularly special. Not awful

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jun 17 2025

Well they can’t all be winners. A double album of this nature is a lot of music, I think I just don’t Vibe with gothic rock if that’s what this is. A lot of the music in this style is not for me. 1 of 5.

Jun 18 2025

I’m conflicted for this one, I really want to give 5 stars as it is brilliant, almost every song is awesome. It feels like a natural follow up to the Rock and roll of the Chuck berry generation, amazing ballads, great vocals and lyrics, but there’s just a few songs that don’t do it for me. They feel like filler. I think I’m inclined to give it 5 as it’s almost there, but this album is great.

Junkyard by The Birthday Party
Jun 19 2025

Wow this was rough. Not sure the hype around it, I don’t think I vibe with any post punk. It’s too weird and not melodic enough, can’t enjoy the lyrics or vocals, don’t ever plan on listening again

Cut by The Slits
Jun 20 2025

This one was fine, nothing special for me. Interesting vibe and sound, different and sounds like it was pretty influential to a lot of alternative and punk bands after. Not my cup of tea but get why it’s here, I’d say 2 stars

Madman Across The Water by Elton John
Jun 21 2025

The album is pretty good, didn’t realize Elton went prog for any of his albums. This one had those elements and i can vibe with the whole thing, but the only Standout tracks personally were Tiny Dance, Levon, and goodbye. Enjoyable but not his best, but I’d listen if it was on. 3 stars seems fair

Jun 22 2025

Absolutely love this one, really love the bossa nova feel with the guitars and everything. Frank Sinatra is an all-time classic, his voice is just sounding. I would recommend anyone, it’s so close to being five star with the quality, but I could sit and listen to any of these all day.

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Jun 23 2025

Really solid album, always loved this genre of music. Anyways excited to hear more of this kind of music, heard a few hits that were fun. Love if this came on at some point on.

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Jun 24 2025

It was a pretty good album overall, loved the hits. But the rest isn’t something I woudl listen to again, the vibe was a bit to weird for me. But it sounds like Bush is a pretty artsy creator, just maybe not totally for me. 2.5 feels right

Djam Leelii by Baaba Maal
Jun 25 2025

Really not my vibe, I do like a lot of the guitar work, but I can’t see myself listening to this anytime again. Just a little bit too much for me to deal with, one star.

Odelay by Beck
Jun 26 2025

I like it a bit, the whole album is a solid vibe. Could put this on and enjoy it if wanted, overall a solid pick. No major tracks stood out but I added a few to my playlist

Electric Warrior by T. Rex
Jun 28 2025

Love this one, really great album even with the extra B sides all the way through. I love hearing some of these that are the evolution of the classic Rockin roll, some folk, a lot of different styles done well. One of my fav discoveries on this list so far, 5 star.

Solid Air by John Martyn
Jun 29 2025

A pretty solid album, definitely enjoyed some of the more acoustic tracks and appreciated the experimentation on the other ones. I’m pretty curious to check on more of this kind of stuff, there’s something different about the singer songwriter in the 1970s to me with their acoustic guitars and everything. I think solid three out of five is sufficient.

OK by Talvin Singh
Jun 30 2025

I tried, I really do appreciate a lot of the good beats, but I really don’t see myself coming back to this. It’s interesting to hear in the mix of all the different world sounds, the Indian influence, and I can’t appreciate this type of music in the right context, but not really what I was looking for in this list. I’ll give it a two out of five because it is interesting, I can see where it would fit in if it’s the first of its kind, just not for me.

The Yes Album by Yes
Jul 01 2025

I love this album, only knew of Roundabout and Owner of a lonely heart and I generally enjoy classic Prog. These guys feels like a solid precursor to Rush, dream theater and a lot of other prog in this same vein. It’s pretty cool to see the evolution over decades and where some it came from. Enough pop and melody to stay interesting without sacrificing the experimentation.

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Jul 02 2025

This one is pretty fun, I like it for what it is! Nothing I’ll put in a regular rotation but it’s a cool vibe. 3 of five is good for me, I can see where it’s influential to a lot of the newer music. Loved the hits.

McCartney by Paul McCartney
Jul 03 2025

Maybe I’m amazed is one of my favorite songs ever, and there’s a few tracks here and there that are decent, but I don’t think this is an album I would revisit. The vibe is alright, maybe it’s because it’s older lofi, but jt does feel like a demo tape more than anything. Like maybe it wasn’t even meant to be released? I don’t think I quite get what it’s going for, but it’s not unlistenable. I’d say 2, I’m glad I heard it.

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Jul 04 2025

At first, I felt like I didn’t really understand a lot of the hype around Bruce, but I finally listened to this album all the way through. It really is a masterpiece, definitely one of my top surprises from this project. Every song is enjoyable, I feel like I could just sit and listen all the way through. There’s no way it’s coincidence that it came on my list around the Fourth of July either. Five stars easily.

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
Jul 05 2025

Pretty solid album overall, I love the vibe. I feel like I could put it on and listen to it all the way, of course the singles are amazing. I think this is probably a three out of five pretty close to a four. There’s a lot of albums to go through.

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Jul 06 2025

Really solid album, I’ve been looking for more pop music I this vein tbh. Kinda feels like Amy wine house, Billie Eilish in a way. Just vibing music I can sit and listen to for a day, and hearing her albums get better from there is a nice sound. I think this is a low 5, I love it and could put it on just to vibe to. The music, her voice is phenomenal.

Tuesday Night Music Club by Sheryl Crow
Jul 07 2025

I liked the last two songs on the album, the rest of it was very generic pop country to me. Little bit of rock influence, but even with seeing the influence she had, it didn’t feel like anything special to me. Honestly hard to give this more than a two, leaning towards a one, just not for me.

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Jul 08 2025

Beautiful album, the lyrics and everything were so nice. Great voice, I love the balance of all the instruments as well. Would recommend, and I’m looking more into her discography now as well.

Beautiful Freak by Eels
Jul 09 2025

It’s a fine Album, I liked a few songs, recognized the one from shrek. But the rest were kind of meh, didn’t regret listening. The vibe was alright, I’m between a 2 and a 3 for this

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jul 10 2025

4 stars, I like the vibe overall. I woudl enjoy if it’s on, and a few songs stood out to me as classics. I can see where it influenced the generations after, the melodies and all are great. Some good guitar and bass work

Jul 11 2025

Pretty solid album overall, a bit long for my taste. I know it was released as a double album, but I did find myself getting somewhat tired of the material towards the end. I could see this being a predecessor to some of the 90s punk bands, especially early Green Day, which I appreciated. I want to do a further deep dive into this band when I get more time, Hear more of where their sound comes from. But I think this album is a three out of five, the tracks, I think would be more enjoyable on their own rather than for an hour back to back.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
Jul 12 2025

An amazing album, it took a little while to grow on me, but it says it is one of my favorites. A really good way to end the week, I feel like all of the songs are a nice mix of upbeat, enjoyable, I love the jazzy overtones. I feel like Steely Dan has a really good way of blending genres together in a way that doesn’t feel schlocky. Five out of five stars.

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Jul 13 2025

So many good hits. This album is a vibe overall though, I’ve heard it before and still love it. A lot more bass than I remember, it’s a groove. Enough silliness to be fun. Solid 4, not in the regular rotation but these guys are still amazing.

Red Dirt Girl by Emmylou Harris
Jul 14 2025

I enjoy the album overall, I’m not sure why it’s on the list personally? Like it’s good, but maybe I don’t get the need to put it on. Almost like this. But her voice is great, I love the signer songwriter perspective.

Jul 15 2025

Honestly, really solid album all the way through. Really love the energy, the hype, everything that went into this, turns out I actually really love this genre. It was a bit long for me, but I definitely think it was worth listening all the way through.

New Forms by Roni Size
Jul 16 2025

This one is fine, I found myself skipping tracks because of the repetitiveness, but I think that’s part of the music. Maybe it’s better in a club setting or whatever, but I couldn’t sit and just listen. It’s not terrible, but not really my vibe, I think 2 of 5 is ok.

Autobahn by Kraftwerk
Jul 17 2025

That’s a 1 for me, it was ok to listen to, but I really don’t ever want to come back to it. Just not my vibe

Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
Jul 18 2025

It was a decent listen, just really not my style.

Bossanova by Pixies
Jul 19 2025

Really solid album, I’m almost upset I never looked into this one! I didn’t get to finish it but I think this is actually a 5 star. I really love the. 90s alt rock feel.

So by Peter Gabriel
Jul 20 2025

I feel like I’m giving out too many five stars on this thing, might have to go back and adjust a few, but I think this one definitely deserves it. I had no idea how awesome this album would be, I knew the song sledgehammer, but almost every song it is a banger. With the great classics of the 80s, Definitely love the music ship and everything involved.

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods
Jul 21 2025

This is a very interesting album, I’d love to revisit it again when I have time. I’ve never heard of these guys before, but I love the 70 psychedelia mixed with country and a few other styles. I wonder why they never really seem to get big?

Jul 22 2025

Really cool vibe, only knew these guys from their two famous songs which got annoying from overplay. Love the musicality, jazz feel, the whole thing flows really well

Searching For The Young Soul Rebels by Dexys Midnight Runners
Jul 23 2025

Not my favorite, I’ll give it 2 stars. Maybe it was more of a product of its time but nothing stood out to me. Maybe it gets better as time goes on since this is their debut album but I’ll pass.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Jul 24 2025

Amazing album, I listened to this yesterday just as I heard Ozzie passed, it’s such a shame. Amazing art, it’s wild to think they knew how to be this heavy back in 1970. Inventing the genre, being a bunch of practically 18-year-olds coming up with music like this is amazing. I’m excited to listen to the entire stretch of their catalog, This is an easy, five stars.

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Jul 25 2025

I liek the first track, the rest I was waiting for the album to end. Its fine, just not my vibe, the Britpop or whatever you call this genre isn’t my bag, so 2 stars for me

Horses by Patti Smith
Jul 26 2025

I fast forwarded through pretty much every track on this album, that’s gonna be a no for me. One star

Peter Gabriel 3 by Peter Gabriel
Jul 27 2025

This one was pretty good, I liked it for being enough for being artsy and prog. 3 is fair, wouldn’t put it on too much but wouldn’t mind if I heard it.

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Jul 28 2025

I like this one for the most part, but I can see where people call it pretentious. A lot of the album seems to have an excessive amount of contents, even with the story the way it is. I feel like there was a bit of filler that could’ve been trimmed down a bit. The highs are very high, with the amazing singles in comfortably numb and another brick in the wall, and hey you, But everything that’s in between honestly felt like it was getting to be a slog. But worth it overall, I would give it to four out of five.

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Jul 29 2025

It was good, enjoyable enough. Found a few songs I like, love the dynamics of this era of music. 3 is good for me

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Jul 30 2025

Pretty wild, but this is one of my five star pics. Didn’t expect to love the album so much, if you “low points“, but I very thoroughly enjoyed the vibe of it. I feel like it’s easy because you just listen to the music All the way through and appreciate it, than the albums done. Not a lot of music to do that.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Jul 31 2025

I didn’t ever think I would be saying this, but this album is amazing front to back. I like Van Halen but hearing this album came out, every single track is amazing. almost half classic singles and the non singles are amazing too. Sad I’ve slept on this album for so long

Aug 01 2025

Another 5/5, I’ve heard this one before and was actively seeking it out similar music after hearing this. The whole album is amazing

Paul Simon by Paul Simon
Aug 02 2025

This album was enjoyable enough, I liek the mix of jazz, acoustic, folk and all the other styles. There wasn’t anything that stood too me and I don’t think I’d come back to it but glad I heard it once. 3 is fair.

Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
Aug 03 2025

This one is fine, I’m not sure if I’ll add it to my favorites or anything, but it was interesting hearing a recent album like this. I’d say three out of five, I didn’t dislike it, but I didn’t absolutely love it or anything.

Hysteria by Def Leppard
Aug 04 2025

I like what this album is going for, I do enjoy all most of Def Leppard‘s music. However, it is a little bit too much Def Leppard for me. They’re good in small chunks, I really enjoyed the first half of the album, but it got to be a bit too much at the end. I don’t think it reached the height of thriller or anything like that,but it was an ambitious solid effort. But it was an ambitious solid effort. Four out of five.

Fragile by Yes
Aug 05 2025

It came off as a bit pretentious, kind of like The Wall for me. A bit better and less filler, but I enjoy that this album has a bit more groove. Roundabout is classic as always, the latter half of the album is pretty great too. Love the bass and drum work. 4 of 5 is fair

The Last Of The True Believers by Nanci Griffith
Aug 06 2025

Four stars. A good album that doesn’t overstay its welcome, a lot of quality musicianship, classic country feel. Could almost be up there with the greats like Dolly.

Palo Congo by Sabu
Aug 07 2025

I liked some of the guitar riffs, but not 100% my vibe. Not something I’m going to revisit

Bummed by Happy Mondays
Aug 08 2025

Pretty solid album, I like a good amount of it. A genre I wasn’t aware of, the latter half of the album is pretty good. I think 3 is good, 3.5 if possible.

Aug 09 2025

I think I like this album? The vibe overall is good even if the songs didn’t all vibe with me. But overall good.

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Aug 10 2025

A really sad album, you can really heard him dealing with grief. I don’t care for anything else nick cave, but this was a good experience once.

American Gothic by David Ackles
Aug 11 2025

It’s just fine. Not sure why it’s in the list

Stardust by Willie Nelson
Aug 12 2025

Really amazing album, I always forget how many good tracks Willie Nelson Nelson has. A beautiful voice, I forget that he sings a lot of the classic standards, every song is fantastic. Five out of five.

Make Yourself by Incubus
Aug 13 2025

Heard this album quite a few times before, it’s so good. A nice mix of the hits and solid tracks, a good amount of experimentation, weirdness while accessible. A heavy hitter for sure.

Let It Be by The Replacements
Aug 14 2025

Don’t see the appeal. Tbh I don’t think post punk is my genre, every band in the genre I’ve tried is just ok. 2 of 5, it’s not bad

The Who Sell Out by The Who
Aug 15 2025

A fine album. I love the Who’s later stuff, Quadrophenoa and Who’s next and all, but their earlier work doesn’t stick as much. Maybe It hit better if you were there. 3 of 5

Aug 16 2025

A solid soul cover album, I would t be upset if any of this came on. Really solid covers, surprised by The Rolling Stones cover too. 4 of 5, his voice is amazing.

Aug 17 2025

It’s good, I enjoy the musical parts of it. It’s too horny for me, and goes on a bit too long. 3 of 5

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Aug 19 2025

Really cool album, I’m surprised I never heard of these guys back when Mumford & Sons and that type of music was big. I really like the genre, I’m excited to listen to the music outside of this album too.

Machine Gun Etiquette by The Damned
Aug 20 2025

Honestly, one of my favorite fines so far. A new old punk band that I never really give a chance, listening all the way through this album. This is the type of punk music I’m looking for. I already listened to their debut album as well, I love the vocals, catchy melodies, the drumming is fantastic. Five stars.

Aug 21 2025

Just listen to this one the other day, literally yesterday. It was pretty decent, there’s a few tracks I liked, but they debut album is significantly better. I think three out of five is fair, I love the scientist and clocks.

Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson
Aug 22 2025

The first fee tracks are really solid, and I liek the overall vibe. It does overstay a bit for me, the tracks kinda blended together at the end. I’d listen to this more if it was on tho, I’ll say 3 almost 4 stars.

Melodrama by Lorde
Aug 23 2025

A really solid modern pop album. I definitely liked it a lot, green lights, and a few tracks really stood out to me as classic hits. I almost kick myself for not looking into Lord as much when I was listening to music at the time, but now is a good time to catch up. I think four stars is good.

Movies by Holger Czukay
Aug 24 2025

I really tried to get into this, give it my all and everything. I like the funky grooves of the first track, but halfway into the rest of the tracks, I was waiting for it to be over.

There's A Riot Goin' On by Sly & The Family Stone
Aug 25 2025

It’s pretty good. I’m sure if I had more context of the music I’d have more of an appreciation. 3 of 5 since I know it had to influence a lot of artists

Aug 26 2025

It’s an enjoyable album overall, I really like the vibes. Nothing stands out to me at all, and I don’t think that it’s Rays best work, but maybe it was important at a place in time. Definitely a good stepping stone of some of his music, I think a three out of five is fair.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Aug 27 2025

A really solid album, it’s crazy. This is the first of its kind. I love the effort they put into it and even how they basically created an entire genre. Not every track resonates with me 100%, it’s so close to being a five, but it’s a really solid effort that I definitely want to revisit.

Highly Evolved by The Vines
Aug 28 2025

I think this is on the higher three, lower four side. It’s really solid effort from an interesting group, I don’t know if it really reaches the peaks, but I was hoping for. The first half of this album is really solid, seems to drag towards the end. But I’m interested in listening to more of the popular songs and give them more of a chance.

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
Aug 29 2025

I think this was a pretty OK rock ‘n’ roll/blues/country style, it really reminded me a lot of the Rolling Stones. Only thing is, I don’t see myself really revisiting this, I didn’t think it sounded much different or memorable enough to revisit. 2 to 3 stars is good.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Aug 30 2025

Holy shit. This album was awesome. Very epic, love the mix of influences, there’s a lot of older music. I could definitely hear in the mix. Jazz, hip-hop, R&B, prog, I was not aware of Janelle’s game. This was amazing, I’m listening to her other few albums. She has out now. Absolute five star.

Tapestry by Carole King
Aug 31 2025

This is such a solid pop album, feels like it’s just hit after head. All of the songs are amazing, I feel like I have too many five star ratings, but this has to be on there.

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk
Sep 01 2025

A pretty good album, definitely better than Audubon was. Three out of five, it’s catchy enough.

Sep 02 2025

I’ve already heard this before, it’s pretty amazing. Sad, emotional, and interesting choice of songs and coverage to play. But definitely five star album.

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett
Sep 03 2025

Not my cup of tea, feels like off key demo tapes. Not sure why it’s here

Copper Blue by Sugar
Sep 04 2025

A fine 90s rock record. Three stars. Wouldn’t go out of my way for it but I’ll listen if it’s on

Wild Gift by X
Sep 05 2025

This album is pretty solid, it’s so close to getting a four, but I don’t think I can quite get it there. It’s pretty enjoyable, I like some of it, but it doesn’t quite stand with me like some of the other punk classic albums have.

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Sep 06 2025

A really solid 90s rap album, probably one of the best. Every track is so good, melodic and solid, surprising for rap form what I’ve heard. I’m conflicted on being 5 stars, but it might be a really strong 4. Id say it’s essential listening

Survivor by Destiny's Child
Sep 07 2025

I love the first two songs. The rest of the song on the album pretty much I skip, though unfortunately, I think it’s well-made, music and enjoyable for different crowd, just not for me. I don’t see myself revisiting anytime soon.

Closer by Joy Division
Sep 08 2025

It’s a perfectly fine album, don’t think I like this style of music. There was one song I think I enjoyed off of this? But otherwise, not for me. I think three is fair.

Play by Moby
Sep 09 2025

It was alright, nothing crazy for me. A few good tracks, but a bit overly long for me. So nothing great but not awful either. I think 3 since it’s listenable.

Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley
Sep 10 2025

It’s not a terrible album, but it’s definitely very possible. I don’t ever see my self listen to this one again, but it’s not necessarily offensive or anything. I’m between a two and a one star.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Sep 11 2025

I almost finished this one, got a few more to listen to. It’s a bit too bloated, I think if I listened to one disk then the other it woudl have been better. Best song is Mr Blue Sky for sure, but I enjoyed Birmingham Blues and Turn to Stone. It would be good in the background. I think if it was shorter I woudl have bumped it to four stars.

Feast of Wire by Calexico
Sep 12 2025

I’m glad that I gave this one another shot, I think I was in the wrong mindset or something the first time listening to it. It didn’t grab me, I stopped, and now that I’m finally listening through for the review, I actually thoroughly enjoy it. It makes me want to go back at some point and listen to the albums that I gave lower ratings. I think it’s a solid three, so close to being a four.

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Sep 13 2025

A gorgeous peice, the entire hour is fantastic. Not my usual go to but I could sit and listen to it if in the right place.

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
Sep 14 2025

This one is perfectly fine. It feels like inoffensive 90s rock, it’s quite a few of them on this list. It seems like, I wonder if that’s because the creator grew up in that time or something? I think three is good, middle of the road.

Entertainment by Gang Of Four
Sep 15 2025

I feel this album is what Devo and Talking heads feels like to me. Edgy but straight forward, great bass, really enjoyable. I’m surprised I haven’t heard of these guys before, but I really like them. Excited to get more into them

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Sep 16 2025

This one feels like a solid 4 to 5 star. Similar to Tapestry, lovely 70s soft rock feel where every song sounds intentional. This is my first time listening to her as well, it’s fantastic. The vocals, instrumental and everything plays out great.

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
Sep 17 2025

On ironically, love every second of this. Maybe it’s cause I’m a white boy, probably the target demographic, but I think this is the biggest development that I’ve enjoyed from this practice. Enjoying all of the 80s and 90s rap that I never really give a chance, it’s also good. The beats are great, the flow, this is all my favorites of all time now.

Who's Next by The Who
Sep 18 2025

Another amazing album, it’s crazy to get to five star albums, back to back. The best majority of this album has really good singles, a couple underrated songs I believe. Bargain is one of my favorites, but I don’t hear people talking about it. The Who is just one of those bands that has so many good albums.

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Sep 19 2025

Honestly a bit disappointed in this one, thought I’d like it more. Love the hits but most of the other tracks are passable, that’s it.

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Sep 20 2025

It’s a solid album but I think CCR is a greatest hits band overall from what I’ve heard. Good stuff, but nothing on the albums you don’t get from the great hits I think. 3 Is fair.

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Sep 21 2025

Easy 5 star. One of the greats of all time.

Live At The Star Club, Hamburg by Jerry Lee Lewis
Sep 22 2025

A really cool cover album, hearing the classics like this is why I’m here. Woudl have loved to hear more originals, but this is one of the better live albums for sure.

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder
Sep 23 2025

Really great album, solid vibes. Loves to hear any Stevie wonder albums pop up. It’s so close to a 5 for me, but it doesn’t stick with me like done of the 5s do but is a good time.

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales
Sep 24 2025

This one is pretty fun, I can appreciate it for what it is! I’d give a 4 star to it for the beats and some fun melodies, but can’t sit and just listen to it. Maybe in the right setting it could be a 5.

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes
Sep 25 2025

Eh, didn’t feel like anything special. Listenable, but nothing I’d go back to. I’m between a 2 and 3

The Clash by The Clash
Sep 26 2025

A fine punk album, nothing really gripped me from the album. Middle of the road for me, maybe I had to be there when it came out, I think 3/5 is good

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas
Sep 27 2025

A fun album, I really thoroughly enjoyed it as a nice, easy listening exercise. The heads are pretty solid, nothing really popped to me, but I would definitely listen again. I think three out of five is good, it’s almost 4.

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen
Sep 28 2025

I don’t quite get the guy myself, I’m sure there is a crowd for this, but it’s not really for me. I didn’t hate it enough to give it a one, but it’s a low two.

The Age Of The Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets
Sep 29 2025

This one was good. I’d give it a 3 of 5, enjoyable but I wouldn’t go out of my way for this again. But a cool project to hear

Sep 30 2025

Absolute 5 stars. One of my fave finds on here so far. I think they’re better than Pink Floyd and other contemporaries, I’m so excited to listen to more of their stuff from here on out

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Oct 01 2025

Probably my favorite Bowie album so far, I liked it for the most part. Enough melody and hooks, a little bit experimental, but not too far, it was pretty palatable. The hits are amazing as always.

Oct 02 2025

This one is hard too. Feels a lot like hunky dory to me, even closer to 5 star. It’s barely not palatable enough for me, it the tracks are pretty catchy and it could almost be a 5.

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Oct 03 2025

A really solid album, there’s been some really solid bangers back to back on here. I think this is another one between 4 and 5, im conflicted on where to put it. The tracks are amazing, and I really like the acoustic tracks too. I’m surprised I haven’t heard these back when it came out

Ramones by Ramones
Oct 04 2025

I think it’s a 5. A few tracks right after Blitzkreig bop aren’t amazing, but then the rest of the album flows so well. It’s good enough, I get how influential this album was. Poppy enough, punchy, great simple guitars. Love it

I See You by The xx
Oct 05 2025

Another 5 star for me. This one is a whole vibe, I love the sound it’s going for. A beautiful melancholy, it’s a subtle sound that really hits emotional and I’m not a huge fan of electronic. Music. I think it tows the line so well all the way through.

Vauxhall And I by Morrissey
Oct 06 2025

I really like some of the songs, the other half are passable, I feel a low 4 high 3. It really surprised me, a good amount of the music I didn’t expect to like, but it feels like a modern Sinatra in certain ways

Oct 07 2025

Five stars, I think it’d prob the only fill queen album worth it all the way through. Guitars rip, vocals are solid, the hits really hit. An enjoyable experience

The Visitors by ABBA
Oct 08 2025

Not my vibe. I like some abba but this ain’t it. I’m torn between a 1 and 2, I don’t really wanna hear any of this again

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
Oct 09 2025

This one is great, solid 4. So many bops, really good upbeat pop music, their voices are great too. Reminds me of CHVRCHES a bit, like a new wave predecessor

Fear Of Music by Talking Heads
Oct 10 2025

I guess I’m kind of a fan now of Talking heads. I’ve had 2 albums so far, but they never stuck with me. Now I see the appeal, this album has a lot of the funk and rhythm I was missing from some of the other albums. Solid 4, almost a 5 outside a few passable tracks.

The Specials by The Specials
Oct 11 2025

Meh, just waiting for this album to be over. Not the worse I’ve heard, some of it is catchy, but def won’t listen to again. I’m stuck between a 1 and 2.

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel
Oct 12 2025

Such a solid album, so close between a 4 and a 5. I think I’m going with a 5, I’m intrigued and want to give it another good listen. One of the first outside of Radiohead that makes me want to go for that. The vocals and instruments are so great.

Oct 13 2025

Pretty solid vibe music, I appreciate it more than some of the other world music I’ve heard. 3 stars is fair, it’s a good vibe

Oct 14 2025

A pretty solid album, the hits were great! I think k liked most of the acoustic versions on the deluxe edition of the album a lot too. I’d say 4 stars just because of the singles, but it’s between 3 and 4

Oct 15 2025

Not gonna lie, this one was pretty awesome. Not a huge fan of electronic music as most if it goes on too long, this one was pretty awesome. I don’t wanna give you that to deliberately, but I think this is a five star.

Like A Prayer by Madonna
Oct 16 2025

Solid 3, it’s good pop music.

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell
Oct 17 2025

Really solid album, not something I woudl put on all the time but a solid mix of pop, jazz and the like. It’s always a good time listening to albums in this vein. 4 stars is solid.

Reggatta De Blanc by The Police
Oct 18 2025

I love a lot of the Police’s music, but I’m not as big of a fan of some of their more reggae feeling stuff. But still a solid album

Ogden's Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces
Oct 20 2025

This one’s pretty weird, honestly not a fan. I feel like they tried to do a interesting concept album, I think it just turned out creepy. Two stars.

Guero by Beck
Oct 21 2025

Pretty solid album, sucks I wasn’t into this growing up. A lot of good songs on here

Winter In America by Gil Scott-Heron
Oct 23 2025

Amazing album. It’s a shame it’s not on Spotify, this is an exciting introduction to Gil Scott Heron for me, I’m excited to hear more from him after this too. Smooth music, intriguing lyrics, it’s crazy to hear this stuff from years ago, a lot of these issues were years ago, some problems seem tog et fixed but others stay the same. Four out of five stars

What's That Noise? by Coldcut
Oct 24 2025

It’s a fun listen overall! Same with all the electronic albums, feels a bit too long but I enjoy snippets. 4 stars, I think it will be better if it was all separate songs instead of a whole album.

Kid A by Radiohead
Oct 25 2025

Damn good album, the vibe of it is great. I’m between a 4 and 5, j think if push it up because I go back to listen as it intrigues me. I always feel I find something new

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Oct 29 2025

I’m stuck between a 4 and 5 on this one, it’s close on the edge. Amazing feel and vibes, love the dream pop shoe gaze

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Oct 30 2025

Enjoyable music form this era, I can vibe with this. It’s a good mix of old music I haven’t heard outside of the weight. I’d give it a 3.5 if I could, it’s good but I wouldn’t go out of my way for most of it again.

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses
Oct 31 2025

Pretty solid raw emotion on the album, I could dig the vibe. I’d love to listen to more of their stuff. 3 stars

Boston by Boston
Nov 03 2025

Hit after hit, this one is so good. Some think it’s annoying but there’s a reason it was everywhere

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Nov 04 2025

This album is so delightfully weird, I can’t explain it. I honestly think that is my favorite of theirs, along with the moon shaped pool, I can’t explain it, but I love it. Five stars.

Goo by Sonic Youth
Nov 05 2025

A pretty solid album, I really liked the first half for sure! Fell off at the weird aspect at the end, but still a low 4 stars.

Dummy by Portishead
Nov 06 2025

This one was a great discovery, one of my faves so far. Five stars

Dear Science by TV On The Radio
Nov 07 2025

Cool solid album. Nothing I’m getting into all the time but appreciate it for what it is, got a few songs I really enjoyed. 3 stars

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Nov 08 2025

A really cool vibe, this album is great. I don’t see myself listening to it on a whim, but I didn’t realize how much I liked classic reggae, if that’s what you call this. Didn’t recognize any of the songs like the rest of Marley‘s stuff, But it’s a really solid album.

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Nov 10 2025

It was fine, pretty standard 70s rock. Nothing that really stood out to me, nothing I’ve ever really revisit.

All Directions by The Temptations
Nov 11 2025

Feeling 4 stars, it’s a good vibe, didn’t realize these guys went from do wap to this soul vibe, it’s a pretty solid album.

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout
Nov 12 2025

Really fantastic new discovery, I’m glad I found them through this list. Love the jazz pop mixture, surprised I haven’t heard them before. They’re almost a 5, there’s a few ok tracks that don’t completely hold up for me, but they’re great.

The White Album by Beatles
Nov 13 2025

Got to relisten to this yesterday, the elbow I’ve gotten the more of appreciated the track towards the end. Long, long, long, sexy Sadie, honey pie, good night, there’s so many tracks that I didn’t really follow or understand when I was younger. Maybe because it’s the end of a double album? But I really do thoroughly love this album, it deserves to be ranked up there with the best.

The Sun Rises In The East by Jeru The Damaja
Nov 14 2025

It was alright, not sure the hype. Hated the piano on the first track

Aja by Steely Dan
Nov 15 2025

Another easy, five stars for me, but I’m a huge Steely Dan fan. Love the mix of jazz and pop, each song paints a beautiful picture for me, it’s just amazing. I think everybody needs to listen to it at least once for the sound quality, even if you’re not a fan of the music itself. Home at last is my favorite underrated track.

Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney
Nov 17 2025

I liked a few of the songs, the others got kinda of annoying tbh.

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
Nov 18 2025

I think this is a 5, which is interesting since I didn’t care for Blond when I listened to ot. The jams are great, the musicianship is great. Would recommend.

Youth And Young Manhood by Kings of Leon
Nov 19 2025

It’s ok, not bad. Doesn’t belong on the list, but nothing stood out to me. 2 stars

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones
Nov 20 2025

Really solid tracks, nothing major stands out to me but I could see getting this on vinyl and having it on the background. The whole thing is great, I’d say 4 stars is fair

Eternally Yours by The Saints
Nov 21 2025

This is a pleasant surprise on the list, I actually really like this album quite a bit. Some of the more acoustic tracks aren’t exactly my vibe, but the rest of the album is quite a treat. Solid four stars, I love classic punk like this.

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Nov 22 2025

Absolute 5 star for me, best way to start the weekend. Love these guys it is a long set list, but outside of the closing track, which doesn’t really feel like a closing track, all the songs are really great. I couldn’t see removing any of them.

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
Nov 23 2025

Solid four stars, another great discovery, a vibe for sure. I like the indie feel, his voice is pretty solid as well

Faith by George Michael
Nov 24 2025
Marcus Garvey by Burning Spear
Nov 26 2025

Not my vibe. 2 stars, not bad but won’t listen again

2112 by Rush
Nov 28 2025
The Libertines by The Libertines
Nov 30 2025

Thi one is fine, not a huge fan. A few decent tracks, 2 stars

Different Class by Pulp
Dec 02 2025

Kind of annoying, not my vibe. There’s a few ok songs. 2 stars

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar
Dec 03 2025

It’s beautiful, I love this album so far. It’s a musically well balanced album, the bars are crazy, the story is great too. Five stars easy, I get why he’s so big.

Basket of Light by Pentangle
Dec 04 2025

It’s fine here and there, liked a few songs towards the beginning. Can’t do a whole album of it tbh, 2 stars is good, feels like middle of the road folk

Scott 4 by Scott Walker
Dec 05 2025
The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers
Dec 07 2025

Three stars, pretty solid,

Pornography by The Cure
Dec 09 2025

Pretty decent album, this genre isn’t my thing tho. 3 stars, would listen again

Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu
Dec 10 2025

I thought this was a really cool album that I am surprised I never heard of before, generally love this genre of music and love bands like at the drive-in. Four stars.

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Dec 11 2025

Really cool album, a solid find! Excited to hear more of their other stuff on this list. Easy 4 stars

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Dec 12 2025

Thoroughly enjoyed this album, much more than the other one. I listened to from this list. You can hear the melancholy and sadness, there’s a confidence behind it that I really appreciate. I think it’s a four star production, some really cool tunes. It’s a shame he died so young.

British Steel by Judas Priest
Dec 13 2025

Love the hits, a few of the songs are really solid, but honestly, I’m kind of disappointed considering it’s Judas Priest. I’ve listened to multiples of their albums outside of this and maybe that’s by me a little bit, but I feel like every other album. I’ve listened to is quite a bit stronger. It’s close to a poor, but I’m gonna go with the three because the ones that aren’t hit don’t have as much better impact.

Live! by Fela Kuti
Dec 14 2025

This one was a really cool surprise, I had no idea. Ginger breaker did so much outside of his work with cream. I can see Ware he’s one of the greatest drummers of all time, it’s fascinating to see the evolution where he went after words. Really fun, energetic music, this is a pretty great live album. Not one I necessarily go back and revisit, but it was a pleasure getting to listen to it. Solid three out of five.

Dec 15 2025

Really amazing album, the grooves are immaculate, absolutely love it. It’s a shame it’s not on streaming due to copyright stuff. It doesn’t grip me as much as some of the other albums to be a definite relist, but I’d love to hear more. Solid four star album, very close to a five.

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Dec 16 2025

Really solid album, I’m definitely going to be more of a Bob Dylan fan every day. I liked damn you’re ever tracked on this album, but it’s not something I see myself actively going back to, even though it’s great. I’ll give it four stars, it’s close to a five.

Pieces Of The Sky by Emmylou Harris
Dec 17 2025

Love the vibe and style of this, some classic country that sounds timeless. Amazing song after amazing song, I love all of it. I could put this on any time, would recommend, 5 stars.

Dec 18 2025

After enjoying the queen is dead and their self titled, this was a bit of a disappointment. Liked about 2 songs, the rest didt really click for me. 2 stars, don’t see myself revisiting it

Dec 19 2025

Pretty solid album, liked a lot of the production. It’s hard to do electronic on this list tho, I feel it would be better in a club setting tho. I’ll say 3 stars

Private Dancer by Tina Turner
Dec 20 2025

Really solid album, thoroughly enjoy this. One of the best of the 80s it feels, impressive for both covers and original songs. A strong 4 star album

Dec 21 2025

A really fascinating album, I actually really enjoyed it. I want to give it another listen soon, it’s so weird and jazzy. Four for now, but I might switch it to a five.

Dec 22 2025

Really cool sou track. Don’t listen to many but this one is well out together. I’d give it a 3 since I don’t think I’d revisit much, but I enjoy it a lot.

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
Dec 23 2025

I think the hits really hit on the album, but the songs that don’t aren’t great. It’s highs and lows for me, I’d give it a 3. Bridge of troubled water, the boxer, the only living boy in New York are definitely highlights.

Permission to Land by The Darkness
Dec 24 2025

A solid album, I love the vibe it’s going for and the throwback to the 70s rock scene. I think it really tris too hard at some points and the falsettos can be a lot of a few tracks, but overall is great. 4 stars

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Dec 25 2025

Really solid album, I like how it calls back to 1950s music and all. I think it’s a little bit better than some of this modern music, as a solid four star record.

Dec 26 2025

I feel like this was an overall solid cover of the classics, the production was not the best songs. There were multiple people choose different versions to listen to over this, I’ve given it.

Queen II by Queen
Dec 27 2025

Honestly, not great, I thought this was pretty disappointing. I love Queen’s biggest hits, some of the best music of all time, but I’ve never really fallen in love with many other albums. Especially after hearing she heart attack, which I gave a five, this one is pretty dang rough outside of a few tracks. Two out of five.

Antichrist Superstar by Marilyn Manson
Dec 28 2025

I like this one overall, I think it went on a bit long for my taste and the middle section slumps a bit, but a nice change up on this list. There’s quite a few really good tracks, 3 is good

Tellin’ Stories by The Charlatans
Dec 29 2025

One of the better britpop bands, I like the beats and Bob Dylan vibe to a lot of the songs. 3 stars

Blur by Blur
Dec 30 2025

It’s fine britpop. Nothing special. 2 stars

Dec 31 2025

First time sitting down and listening to this all the way through, it definitely earns the five star title. It just slowed down a little bit here and there, but the songs are gorgeous. Vocals are great, lyrics are very evocative, everything feels in the right place.

Trans Europe Express by Kraftwerk
Jan 01 2026

This one is a bit better than some of the other Kraftwerk albums I’ve heard, it’s a bit too repetitive on the beats for me tho. Mot much going on for my taste, one star. Actually found myself skipping at the end

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan
Jan 02 2026

Not really, my favorite, I liked some of the commentary, but couldn’t get really into the music at all. Two stars.

Jan 03 2026

Three stars, enjoyable and the music is pretty solid. I’d listen here and there if it came on, the progressive messaging a the time was interesting

School's Out by Alice Cooper
Jan 04 2026

It’s an alright album, I’ve heard better from him. The title track is classic for sure though. 2/5

A Little Deeper by Ms. Dynamite
Jan 05 2026

The album is serviceable, but I’m def not the target audience. 2 stars, not bad but I considered skipping some of the tracks

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Jan 06 2026

A rare 5 stars, this one def deserves the title. A huge triple album, the whole thing really vibes all the way through, almost no skips. The best post Beatles album by far, I’m glad I’m doing this challenge to actually listen to the music like this to give it a shot.

Brutal Youth by Elvis Costello
Jan 07 2026

Meh, it’s fine, not best of all time or anything for me personally. I think this album is mostly for major fans of Costello, not me. 2 stars

Histoire De Melody Nelson by Serge Gainsbourg
Jan 08 2026

An ok album, I appreciate the music that it influenced tho! Prob won’t go back and listen, but it’s a low 2 for me. Didn’t hate it entirely

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
Jan 09 2026

It’s good, I appreciate this one as a whole package. I think Van Morrison is for someone, but this doesn’t grip me the same way similar music does, but I could listen to the album as a whole if it was on. 3 stars

The Doors by The Doors
Jan 10 2026

A really good album, I was expecting to give a 5 but a 4 is more appropriate. A solid overall sound, but a lot of the tracks didn’t grip me as much as I thought they would. Still worth a few listens, but not the impact I remember.

The Grand Tour by George Jones
Jan 11 2026

Three stars, pretty decent vibe but not my fav country album

Sulk by The Associates
Jan 12 2026

Meh, sohdns like a rip off talking heads. Not my vibe, 2 stars

Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
Jan 13 2026

A really good jazz pop album, through and through. Love this kind of music, 4 stars, almost a 5

The Idiot by Iggy Pop
Jan 14 2026

An interesting listen, I enjoyed it for what it was. Good to hear how he was influenced by Bowie and changed his sound overtime, some Jim Morrison vibes and other influences were pretty neat. 3 stars.

Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy
Jan 15 2026

Really solid live album, didn’t love all of these songs necessarily, but the recording and everything is great. Solid craftsmanship, musicianship, everything. Four out of five.

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
Jan 16 2026

Pretty solid intro to this kind of music, I thoroughly enjoy it. Doesn’t quite sound like the 60s, it really sounds contemporaneous, it’s good for it. Three thoughts.

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
Jan 17 2026

Pretty amazing album, most of the tracks are so solid. You can feel the garage rock/blues. They were aiming for on every one of the tracks, very DIY project. Solid four stars.

Jan 18 2026

A good country album, maybe it was more influential back in the day? Not sure at 100% how long is on the list, but it’s really quality stuff. It starts.

Maxinquaye by Tricky
Jan 19 2026

Solid trip hop, it was enjoyable overall. A bit long but it’s good stuff, hard to enjoy in one setting. 3 stars

Jan 20 2026

Really cool relic of its time. Not something. I’ll go back and revisit much but worth hearing once , if I’m ever in the mood for something like this in the future

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Jan 21 2026

Really solid album, almost up there with “ what’s going on”. Amazing tracks, solid lineup an amazing listen all the way through, really feel the soul. I think he’s got to be one of my favorites of the genre, though, this is four stars, almost 5.

A Northern Soul by The Verve
Jan 23 2026

Surprisingly, good Britpop album, a lot of really big songs I’m here. I’m not a fan of the genre in general, most of the bands kind of blurred together, but this stands out pretty well. Better than the more popular album as well,

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Jan 24 2026

I think this was a 3 or 4? A few skippable tracks from what I remember, but I thought overall better than BOTW. I think these guys are more of a greatest hits band

The Cars by The Cars
Jan 25 2026

An amazing album through and through, every song on it really hits hard. I’m torn between a four and a five, all the songs feel like pop hits, but I don’t know if I’m gonna actively listen to this again, being the genre of music. But I admit it’s a very amazing album.

Jan 26 2026

All right, background, music, to be honest I don’t really listen to this stuff because it doesn’t really vibe with me. I was able to sit and listen to it for a little bit, but I don’t think I’ll revisit it again, two stars. Didn’t hate it.

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Jan 27 2026

Solid combination album, it feels like it’s for an elevator or fancy restaurant in the best way possible. Would be 5 stars if it was something I’d go back to if this was the vibe im looking for.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Jan 28 2026

The more I hear this stuff, the more I like it. It feels like Ramones who even tho the all sound the same for the most part, it’s great music. I can’t get past Jailbait being on the album, but otherwise it’s consistent. Solid 4, almost a 5.

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Jan 29 2026

This one is fine, I get why it’s here. The songs are pretty samesy, not a crazy amount of variation. But similar to Elvis and some of the other acts at the time, don’t think I’d choose this over any of them. Two stars

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Jan 30 2026

Total 5 star listen. FX is weird, but not off enough to make me not love the album. This album is an essential listen for any metal head

American Idiot by Green Day
Jan 31 2026

Five star album, maybe it’s the nostalgia. But this was always one of my faves growing up, I think it still holds up really well.

american dream by LCD Soundsystem
Feb 01 2026

Not my vibe, it’s alright. 2 stars

Feb 02 2026

Same thing, two stars. Maybe I wasn’t there at the right time, but it’s not my vibe either.

Illmatic by Nas
Feb 03 2026

3 stars, good for what it is. Not as much my vibe as some of the other rap albums

Here Are the Sonics by The Sonics
Feb 04 2026

It was good, a nice surprise. Never heard of these guys, three stars

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Feb 05 2026

So close to 4 stars , the trip hop is real, love a lot of it. A bit too long for my taste, seems to be a thing with Albarns music. But still really good

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Feb 06 2026

It was pretty decent, I like some of the tracks here and there. Nothing I’d go out of my way for again, but definitely an interesting listen, two stars.

Blackstar by David Bowie
Feb 07 2026

Five stars. This one is so good, I’m trying to see if they have a copy on vinyl now. I want to revisit the album and experience it again, reading the lyrics, watching the music videos, it’s gorgeous. An amazing send off.

Feb 08 2026

Very interesting double album to me, but I definitely want to revisit again. When I’m in a better mindset, want to figure out how to make it out of that. But I’ll get four stars for now, very interesting punk album, definitely killed some chili pepper peppers type influence on that. Period.

California by American Music Club
Feb 09 2026

A decent album, not really compelled to finish it. I’ll give it a two, not sure if it’s something I would go back to, but it’s not bad. Not sure why it’s on the list.

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Feb 10 2026

Really weird but has some solid hits. 3 stars

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Feb 11 2026

A solid starting album, it was nice hearing this for the first time. Not nearly as strong as the later efforts, but still enjoyable all the way through. 4 stars

Django Django by Django Django
Feb 13 2026

Weird and pretty cool, couple of tracks I dig. 3 stars

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Feb 14 2026

Solid rock album, one of the greats. Just sounds too similar in clsssic AC/DC fashion, 4 stars

Feb 15 2026

So good, this was was a great surprise. Never heard any of it, might be my first snd only 5 star Brit pop album.

A Love Supreme by John Coltrane
Feb 17 2026

Easy five star. Gorgeous.

Kings Of The Wild Frontier by Adam & The Ants
Feb 18 2026

Tbh didn’t care for any of this, had to turn it off. Not a fan of this era of 80s new wave

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Feb 19 2026

One of my favorite finds though this challenge was this band. This is the 80s style I love, I think I said before I think it’s a better talking heads personally. 5 stars

Aha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon
Feb 20 2026

Not great. One song I liked, the rest of them are more annoying than anything, it’s either a 1 or 2. A few songs were ruined with some bad creative choices

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Feb 21 2026

Great album, didn’t realize I love this style of reggae. Usually it’s not my vibe, I’ll say 4 stars. It’s so close to a 5.

Fuzzy Logic by Super Furry Animals
Feb 22 2026

Serviceable, rock music, nothing great, but not terrible. Don’t think it belongs on the list at all, feel like I could’ve done without this one. Two stars because it’s reasonable.

Document by R.E.M.
Feb 23 2026

I wasn’t ready to like this one m, but their vibe is pretty solid. Enjoyable, all the tracks are good. 4 stars

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins
Feb 24 2026

A really solid album, but it could stand to be cut down a bit. If they cut down some of the filler felling tracks, it could be a five star, lcloser to the length of Siamese dream.

Pump by Aerosmith
Feb 25 2026

Surface bowl rock album from back in the day, some solid hits but nothing crazy. Three stars, it’s pretty good.

Lost Souls by Doves
Feb 26 2026

One of my fave discoveries on this list, love these guys. Love the dream pop mix with Britpop, my fav band of the genre so far. 5 stars

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Feb 27 2026

Good album, not sure if I’d say it was his best. Enjoyable, tom petty is great but I’d pick a few other albums over this. He’s also more of a greatest hits type. 3 stars

1999 by Prince
Feb 28 2026

The whole albums is great, really liek this more than I thought. It’s almost a 5 star, made me appreciate prince more that I thought I would.

Let's Get Killed by David Holmes
Mar 01 2026

Really not my thing, not really into drums and base move music. Couldn’t even finish the album, it’s too repetitive and goes on too long, maybe if I was in a club it would be OK.

Mar 02 2026

Hannah, I hate the whole thing, it’s too noisy and experimental for me, I guess that’s the title of the genre. Couldn’t finish one song.

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Mar 03 2026

Amazing album, and he was gone too soon. Even with the length of the album, I was hooked all the way through. Five stars

Soul Mining by The The
Mar 04 2026

Pretty good, I like to for the most part, felt like another weird 80s album though. I think three stars spare.

Mar 05 2026

Pretty solid album, I enjoyed the vibe a lot. Definitely want to revisit in the future, I’m kinda getting why People love the band. Low key vibes, I think it’ll grow on me. 4 stars

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Mar 07 2026

Really solid album, love most of Ray Charles stuff. I listened to the whole thing the other day, I’ll give a four star.

Only By The Night by Kings of Leon
Mar 08 2026

The first solid album I’ve heard of theirs, def a few weird songs but overall good. This is a light 4, not as heavy hitting as some of the others.

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
Mar 09 2026

So good, I loved that I heard this, every song is great. I think it’s like they ray Charles when I’m not gonna add it to my regular listening, but i know it’s a lot of quality music. 4, almost a 5.

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
Mar 10 2026

Really solid album, didn’t think I’d like it as much as I do. Janis voice isn’t the best ok this but th rest of the parts of the album I really enjoy. 4 stars

Mar 12 2026

Amazing album, the vibes and beats are so good. Whole thing is a vibe, would recommend. 5 stars

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
Mar 13 2026

Really good album, I appreciate him the more I hear him. I wanna go back and listen to his other two albums to really try and get a good understanding of who he is album by album, it’s been good getting to hear all this. 4 stars

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Mar 14 2026

Good album, I can tell she’s good at what she does

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Mar 15 2026

This one is ok for world music, not my vibe in general. 2 stars

Parallel Lines by Blondie
Mar 18 2026

Great album, solid 80s pop. One of the best. Four stars

Odessa by Bee Gees
Mar 19 2026

A fine album, a bit long but some good tracks here and there. Weird to hear stuff that isn’t disco

Pearl by Janis Joplin
Mar 21 2026

I think this has to be 5 stars, so classic album. Better production value than her other album on the list, every track is classic. Major talent gone too soon.

Le Tigre by Le Tigre
Mar 22 2026

It’s alright, nothing that stood out to me. 2 stars

Mar 23 2026

Solid, rap, album, pretty enjoyable. But nothing crazy for me personally, three stars.

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Mar 24 2026

It was alright, I might have missed something on this album. Not my usual digs.

The Stooges by The Stooges
Mar 25 2026

Really solid album, I can see this being a start to the garage rock and punk sounds. 4 stars

Konnichiwa by Skepta
Mar 26 2026

Not my fave, I think the style is there but it’s not really for me. Has some decent tracks but won’t revisit likely. 2 stars

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Mar 27 2026

One of the better Britpop albums, not amazing for me though personally. There’s some pretty solid songs on here, and I might need to listen to more albums, but this one’s pretty all right. Three stars.

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 28 2026

Pretty good album, not my faves of his. I think his voice is buried too deep in the mix, for a lot of the album. Three stars

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
Mar 29 2026

Pretty decent album, I enjoyed it here and there. Love, fire and rain, some of the bossa nova style is pretty great, but it’s not as exciting as I hoped it would be. 3 to 5.

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Mar 31 2026

Pretty solid album, I did like it a lot, but it was slightly a let down. If you really, really get tracks on here, but quite a bit in the middle was not necessarily my favorites, but I have. Three stars.

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons
Apr 01 2026

It’s not bad, it’s just not my vibe. Not sure why it’s on this list, maybe it’s influential to other people. Two stars.

Low by David Bowie
Apr 02 2026

I’m surprised, didn’t think I would like this much as I do. Really was not a fan of heroes, but this one’s being in the same trilogy, it’s awesome. All of the ambient tracks are great, five stars.

Rapture by Anita Baker
Apr 03 2026

A fine album, I was able to listen to most of it through YouTube and did not quite understand why it was on the list? Pretty standard R&B, did not sound like anything special.

Violator by Depeche Mode
Apr 04 2026

Really good album, I’m stuck between a four and a five. Every track hits really well, I’m surprised because I’m not huge into the Gothic rock vibe. But the electronic, the heads and everything on this album are great, Lowe’s all the way through.

White Light / White Heat by The Velvet Underground
Apr 05 2026

Maybe this is an album for someone else, really not my vibe. The last track I really tried to finish, but it’s like 10 minutes too long, maybe it’s too important? Just not mine thanks. Two star.

Dookie by Green Day
Apr 06 2026

Such an amazing album, one of my favorites from childhood. I think it holds up just as well as it used to, but I think this is another five star.

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Apr 07 2026

Solid 5 star album one of the best of the decade for sure. Sure pop in the best sense

Third by Soft Machine
Apr 08 2026

It was good, solid prog rock I’ve never heard before. Not the whole thing was on Spotify but I liked what I heard. Four stars

KE*A*H** (Psalm 69) by Ministry
Apr 09 2026

Really solid album, a little bit too repetitive for me, but I think that’s how a lot of industrial metal is. Enjoyable, I’d love to go back and read the lyrics again though period four stars

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Apr 10 2026

A good album overall, I like the vibe. I don’t see myself go gojng back to it at all through. 3 stars

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
Apr 11 2026

Pretty solid, jazz album, I definitely enjoyed most of the hits off of this! Not something I would necessarily go back to either, but I appreciate it for what it is.

Apr 12 2026

Not gonna lie, this one completely caught me off guard, I thought it was amazing all the way through. Five stars.

Apr 14 2026

The whole thing is amazing, it’s pretty impressive being an hour and 17 and not feeling that long. Everyone of the tracks is really solid, I have to give this a five star for respect.

D by White Denim
Apr 15 2026

Amazing find, absolutely love it, feels a mix of prog and southern, a lot of solid mixes of genres that Blend just right. Might be my favorite find on here.

Picture Book by Simply Red
Apr 16 2026

Some of the best 80s pop I’ve heard, I’m surprised this is my first time hearing any of this album! Really solid, makes me want to look further into his work overall. 4 stars

Tommy by The Who
Apr 18 2026

Honestly, this one was kind of disappointing. I love a lot of the other, whose albums, especially their later stuff, I can see this as their first album, leaning into the concept, albums, but it was just fine. Reasonable, but way too long, the instrumentation was not great three stars.

The Only Ones by The Only Ones
Apr 19 2026

It’s pretty meh album for me, nothing I would revisit. Two stars. I enjoyed another girl another planet though.

Bluesbreakers by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Apr 20 2026

Solid blues album, I think I just get tired of Clapton, could just be a bias. Doenst feel different enough from original blues music but still pretty solid.

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Apr 21 2026

One if my faves, such a good one

John Prine by John Prine
Apr 23 2026

Amazing country album, I’m very excited to look into the rest of his discography now. Five stars.

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure
Apr 24 2026

A solid album overall, I can dig the vibe, it’s pretty mellow. I think it’s my fav overall Cure album form what I’ve heard. 4 stars

Birth Of The Cool by Miles Davis
Apr 25 2026

Pretty good album, didn’t enjoy it as much as some of the other jazz. I’ve heard on this though. Sounds a little bit derivative, but maybe that’s because it was one of the first. Three stars.

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Apr 26 2026

Such a good album, so many good hits, I love the psychedelic and weird focus on it too. It’s so close to a five, it’s a very high four.

Is This It by The Strokes
Apr 27 2026

Five stars, so good

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Apr 28 2026

Easy 5 star album, their best of the original run. Possibly their best album, I need to go listen to the rest of discography

I See A Darkness by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
Apr 29 2026

Really good acoustic album, it’s a shame it’s not on streaming, I’d add more to my playlist. 4 stars

Synchronicity by The Police
Apr 30 2026

What’s definitely a good four star album. Mother really threw me off, some of the other songs were OK, but they as majority of the album is really really solid.

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service
May 01 2026

Pretty solid album, went in not wanting to like it. Some good guitar tracks, even if it felt a bit derivative. 3 stars

Fever Ray by Fever Ray
May 03 2026

Not for me

Ananda Shankar by Ananda Shankar
May 04 2026

Not really my thing either, some of the covers of songs were pretty interesting, but not enough to salvage this. One star.

Marquee Moon by Television
May 05 2026

The guitar work is amazing, I love it. The whole Album is great, couldn’t ask for more. 5 stars

The Sounds Of India by Ravi Shankar
May 06 2026

I appreciate it for what it is, but definitely not my kind of music. I can’t sit and listen to this kind of stuff all day, two stars.

May 07 2026

Not really my thing, I appreciate the melody and punk guitar work, but it doesn’t really click for me. I’ll say two stars.

May 08 2026

I knew this would be good, but did not expect it to be this good lol. One of the best and the genre, reminds me of one of the better strokes, adjacent band

Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
May 10 2026

There’s just enough of this stuff like this that is so weird for me, I don’t think I’m a fan of post punk. Anytime I hear this kind of music, most of it is just not for me, not sure exactly what about it. Two stars.

May 11 2026

A good album, very catchy, but it feels so manufactured. Like a team of writers sat down only trying to make a whole pop album for radio. I enjoy it but it doesn’t feel as human

Behaviour by Pet Shop Boys
May 12 2026

Four stars, really good early 90s electronic feel.

Fire Of Love by The Gun Club
May 13 2026

Not for me, 2 stars

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
May 14 2026

So good, not as good as most Steely Dan but supreme. Five stars

Vulnicura by Björk
May 18 2026

Really weird, but I can dig it, definitely appreciate the pop influence, but very a hot guard, four stars

Truth by Jeff Beck
May 19 2026

Honestly, 100% for surprised by this. Thought I was going to be a generic, dad rock album, and I don’t wanna Dolby out too much, but I think it’s five stars. All the way through.

May 21 2026

Honestly, I’ve heard some of the songs before, but didn’t realize how hugely emotional this album is. There is one or two songs. I didn’t necessarily care for the overall this one is an amazing project, amazing. Five stars.

Pelican West by Haircut 100
May 22 2026

Pretty solid album, I do enjoy it, but it almost feels too polished? So it’s definitely enjoyable radio tracks, but almost not enough for what I’m looking for in music. Three stars

Rip It Up by Orange Juice
May 23 2026

Eh, it’s fine, nothing special to me. 2 stars

Brothers by The Black Keys
May 24 2026

Pretty good album, pretty overhyped, though. It’s gotten great tunes, but sounds pretty generic, three stars.

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel
May 25 2026

A pretty good album, I enjoy some Garfunkel stuff, but I think there’s a bit too much praise over the years. Three star.

Nixon by Lambchop
May 26 2026

Enjoyable enough album, nothing that really gripped me, but I liked it. Three stars.

Broken English by Marianne Faithfull
May 27 2026

Really good album, between a 4 and 5. Whole thing is great, this was such a nice surprise.

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain
May 28 2026

Better than their second album. A bit more palatable, but I can only listen to the droning for so long, three stars.

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock
May 30 2026

A really solid jazz fusion album, enjoyable all the way through. Couldn’t listen to it daily but I’m really glad I heard it, 4 stars

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes
May 31 2026

Weird experimental 1960s music, it was all right. Two stars.

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Jun 01 2026

It’s a pretty solid album, not sure why it’s compared to rubber soul, though. Enjoyable, some pretty solid tracks, but I don’t know if he reaches that level. Three stars.

Actually by Pet Shop Boys
Jun 03 2026

Solid album, might be a 5 star. Really enjoyed the vast majority, it’s so catchy.

The Score by Fugees
Jun 04 2026

Such an amazing album, thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a little bit long for my taste, not a huge fan of the skits in the middle of albums, but the music itself is so good. Four stars.

Signing Off by UB40
Jun 06 2026

I’m sure this is good for reggae either, she’s not me. Two starts.

Transformer by Lou Reed
Jun 08 2026

Such a weird intriguing album, I do appreciate it for what it is. I’m between three and a four star, we’ll see you in the morning comes, I appreciate most of the album.

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
Jun 09 2026

This should be my thing, I do appreciate a lot of psych rock from the 60s, but it just doesn’t really hit for me. Skipped to quite a few of the songs, two stars.

Rocks by Aerosmith
Jun 11 2026

Pretty solid classic rock album, learned a few new songs I didn’t know before. 3 stars

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Jun 15 2026
Dust by Screaming Trees
Jun 16 2026

Ever heard this music before, these guys are really really good. That’s the kind of stuff why I do this project, five stars.

Stephen Stills by Stephen Stills
Jun 17 2026

Way better than I was expecting, thought ur was gonna be middle of the road, solid tracks on here .4 stars

Ys by Joanna Newsom
Jun 20 2026
Rio by Duran Duran
Jun 21 2026
Damaged by Black Flag
Jun 24 2026
Dry by PJ Harvey
Jun 27 2026
Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Jul 02 2026

Five stars, this album is great. Doesn’t overstay its welcome either, the run length is perfect

Infected by The The
Jul 08 2026

I’m surprised, I actually really like this album a lot. I listens to the other the other day, it was OK. I enjoyed post punk kind of stuff.

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
Jul 10 2026

Whole album is amazing, stuck between a 4 and 5. Great music, solid pop album with a lot of influenaces

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Jul 11 2026

Obvious five stars, one of the best albums ever made. I’m always surprised when I hear this being one of the best, they’re self titled album. I think it’s just as good.

Group Sex by Circle Jerks
Jul 12 2026

Pretty good stuff, not my every day listen but I appreciate it a lot for what it is and what came after. Between a 3 and 4, since I probably won’t listen again

Scum by Napalm Death
Jul 13 2026

Too much noise, but that’s the genre lol

Green by R.E.M.
Jul 14 2026
Chelsea Girl by Nico
Jul 15 2026

It’s alright, I like some of the instrumentation, some track are enjoyable, but not exactly my cup of tea. 2 stars

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Jul 16 2026

Whole album is really good, arguable one of the best Smiths albums from what I’ve heard. Love the mix of guitars and the jangle pop feel with the alt spin. 4 stars, so close to 5

Pyromania by Def Leppard
Jul 17 2026

Very solid 80s rock album, Def Leppard def defined the 80s In their own way. Great tracks, High and Dry is great before this too. Heavy 3, light 4 energy

BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé
Jul 18 2026

It’s alright, not sure why one of the best of all time. Never got the hype behind Beyoncé. 2 stars

...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
Jul 19 2026

I appreciate some of the hits here and there, but most of the album I couldn’t even listen to. I think it’s pretty good pop, but it’s so formulated, not exactly what I’m into. Give it two charts for the few hits that I appreciated, and it’s legacy.

Jul 20 2026

A really solid live album, made me appreciate these guys even more than I do. They still do sound a little bit too derivative for me, that’s the only thing stopping at five. But it’s stellar live album.

The Band by The Band
Jul 21 2026

Solid album, a lot of it is pretty samesy but it’s good! Always good to hear more from these guys, 4 stars

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Jul 23 2026

Good stuff, never heard these. 3 stars

It's Too Late to Stop Now by Van Morrison
Jul 24 2026

Really solid, live album, didn’t realize how much I enjoyed Van Morrison stuff. I do appreciate that he borrowed from a lot of R&B and Seoul, but I feel like he put his own spin on it to make it unique and original. Four stars.

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes
Jul 25 2026

Really solid 90s album, quite a few good songs on here. A lot of the loose rock stuff seems to blend together for me, Southern rock and all, but this one is a bit better.

Sincere by Mj Cole
Jul 26 2026

I’m just gonna give this a two, I think I enjoy what is on the album, but I can’t just sit and listen to two hours of house or electronic music. I think if it was in a club or in the right setting it would be great, but that’s not really how I’m listening to the challenge. I’ve enjoyed what I’ve heard.

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
Jul 27 2026

A formative album for me, so there’s gotta be a bias. But essential for how the early 2000s went

Jul 28 2026

Honestly, I got like 3/4 of the way through, skipped a lot of the tracks. Usually, I like a lot of the soul wrap mix like this, and some of green songs, but not this one. Two stars.

Nevermind by Nirvana
Jul 29 2026

Listen to this one countless times, obviously an amazing album. Five stars. Listening all the way through again was such a treat, the 46 minute timeline flew by. Endless nameless was pretty weird, usually don’t get that one, but enjoyable thought it was.

Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis
Jul 30 2026

Give me number three for now, there’s a bit too much filler in it for me. But I’d love to revisit it when I’m in a different mindset.

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters
Jul 31 2026

Pleasantly surprised how good this one was, enjoyed most of this, wasn’t really a fan of their cover of comfortably numb but the rest is great. Low 4

Snivilisation by Orbital
Aug 01 2026

I think this is good to listen to as a background while doing some ting like gaming, but not the way I listen to music on here. It’s good electronic music, but too repetitive to listen to on this way.

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
Aug 02 2026

Really solid album, I liked most of it. The points were the singer can’t reach. The high notes are a little offputting, whatever all pretty good. Not sure if this is a peak album the 90s, but definitely enjoyable.

Bert Jansch by Bert Jansch
Aug 03 2026

Relaxing folk, sounds like it could be more modern amyhan the 60s tbh. Couldn’t listen all the time but it’s good for what it is

Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers
Aug 04 2026

Really solid punk album, surprised I’ve never heard of them but pretty solid.

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Aug 05 2026

Certified classic, there’s no denying that. The best album I’ve heard of is so far, every single hit with a banger, I think this is better than thriller and possibly bad.

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio
Aug 07 2026

I really wanna go back and revisit this, it scratches in the itch, but I forget that I have every once in a while, not a genre I go into, but I absolutely love it.

The Colour Of Spring by Talk Talk
Aug 08 2026

Really weird interesting since 80s album, definitely checks the boxes, president. I’ve never heard this before. It is a little bit different than the radio hits, but it has enough charm to it. Four stars.

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Aug 09 2026

Did nothing for me, not an offensive, but I don’t think I can listen to the whole hour.

Music by Madonna
Aug 10 2026

It’s fine. Not for me

S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things
Aug 11 2026

I think I might enjoy this more if was mixed differently, the stereo aspect is so distracting. The music would prob be a 3 if it wasn’t like that.

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