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5-Star Albums
6
1-Star Albums
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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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The New Tango
Astor Piazzolla
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5 | 2.88 | +2.12 |
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Heavy Weather
Weather Report
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5 | 2.98 | +2.02 |
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The Who Sell Out
The Who
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5 | 3 | +2 |
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Duck Stab/Buster & Glen
The Residents
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4 | 2.03 | +1.97 |
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The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk
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5 | 3.07 | +1.93 |
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Sunshine Superman
Donovan
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5 | 3.09 | +1.91 |
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Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
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5 | 3.11 | +1.89 |
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Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
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5 | 3.15 | +1.85 |
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Close To The Edge
Yes
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5 | 3.19 | +1.81 |
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The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
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5 | 3.31 | +1.69 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
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1 | 2.92 | -1.92 |
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Destroy Rock & Roll
Mylo
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1 | 2.89 | -1.89 |
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Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
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2 | 3.76 | -1.76 |
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California
American Music Club
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1 | 2.69 | -1.69 |
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Heaux Tales
Jazmine Sullivan
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1 | 2.68 | -1.68 |
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Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
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2 | 3.68 | -1.68 |
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Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
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2 | 3.63 | -1.63 |
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
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2 | 3.62 | -1.62 |
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Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
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2 | 3.58 | -1.58 |
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GI
Germs
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1 | 2.54 | -1.54 |
Artists
Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kraftwerk | 2 | 5 |
| Fleetwood Mac | 2 | 5 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Bob Dylan | 4 | 2 |
5-Star Albums (29)
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Jazmine Sullivan · 2 likes
1/5
I mean it’s not the worst out there… but nothing about this I NEED to hear before I die right, kinda ridiculous
Franz Ferdinand · 1 likes
4/5
Actual party rock! Good songs, well played, excellent 2000’s vibes
The Smiths · 1 likes
3/5
It’s their distinct sound which I can only handle for so long. Great album though, it really is its own thing.
Norah Jones · 1 likes
2/5
I guess there is a cultural significance but to me it sounds like run at the mill easy listening smooth jazz. Nothing wrong with it but otherwise not amazing.
American Music Club · 1 likes
1/5
This is just too mediocre, I guess I have to buy the book now to know what the rationale is for including it in the list. Was there really nothing else more worthwhile? Unforgettable, irrelevant, inconsequential
1-Star Albums (6)
All Ratings
James Brown
4/5
Beautiful production, full of atmosphere, amazing performance
Elton John
4/5
A classic and one which features one of the best songs in history
Paul Simon
3/5
Discography listened in march 2025, shows the mastery of an american singer songwriter
Norah Jones
2/5
I guess there is a cultural significance but to me it sounds like run at the mill easy listening smooth jazz. Nothing wrong with it but otherwise not amazing.
The Who
4/5
Very nice classic 70s sound banger!
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Very enjoyable as a non-stones listener. Very laid back, blues/gospel/folk vibes. “Authentic” 60s production quality
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Psych en abrasive. Sound of the drug infused late 60s
The Doors
4/5
Best vibe, great voice, great musicianship
CHIC
3/5
Very nice on the sunday morning. Great vibes
Stan Getz
3/5
Very chill! Gilberto is not the best singer out there but the bibe is right
Mercury Rev
4/5
Surpisingly good, definitely my vibe. There are some great anthems on this thing. Nice and unique sound
Isaac Hayes
4/5
A masterpiece, what a vibe
The Cardigans
3/5
Very chill, clearly wildly influentual for contemporary sweet pop music
Metallica
3/5
Not a metallica fan but I guess this had been quintessential material
Brian Eno
2/5
Caught myself drifting in thought during this listen. Not sure if this is the “greatest ambient album” of all time but is was a good listen
Peter Gabriel
4/5
Surprisingly good and fun! Still some great progressive and creative tunes on here after his departure.
Beatles
4/5
Fabulous
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
Some duds but overall very enjoyable and some true bangers on there. Kinda Jefferson Airplane meets Sinead O’connor meets early punk vibes.
TLC
2/5
Not my sweet spot but very much enjoyed this on an early morning. Good vibes, great sentiment and an anthem of the 90s.
Screaming Trees
2/5
Not my style of rock. It’s okay and certainly the first track peaked my interest for its atypical sound but otherwise mwa
The Band
2/5
It’s ok. Not my cup of tea per se but a pleasant way to start the day. For a layman this is run at the mill country folky swampy music
Stephen Stills
4/5
Classic american vibe with very chill gospel influences. Great stuff
Fun Lovin' Criminals
1/5
Not necessarily bad, but waaaay too mich run at the mill for this list. Enjoyed the listen nonetheless
The Smiths
3/5
It’s their distinct sound which I can only handle for so long. Great album though, it really is its own thing.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
2/5
Bland shoegazey rock, not very interesting or inspiring. Execution is ok
fIREHOSE
4/5
Actually pretty great. Alternative creative rock living room style! Pleasant voices and great drumming!
Mike Oldfield
2/5
Incredibly overhyped. Nice as a background tune while doing your job but otherwise very mediocre.
Nirvana
3/5
Although I’m not the biggest fan of the abrasive mix and grunge in general, this album does manage to convey a sentiment very well and the musicianship is top notch.
Jack White
5/5
Great music! A unique style with great guitar and piano work, subtle gospel influence and interesting compositipns. Loved it
KISS
2/5
They look great but the music is quite mediocre. Very meh hardrock. Lyric wise also doesn’t move me whatsoever.
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Still fresh! Great bests and fabulous voice
Iron Butterfly
4/5
Absolutely great album. Perfect vibe, very appropriate mix which is somewhat abrasive but not too annoying. I love the sound of the guy’s voice
Lou Reed
4/5
Classic voice but the album is actually very rounded off and easy listenable. Enjoyed it a lot
The Residents
4/5
Pretty remarkable, sounds as if it comes from the 00s. Quite abrasive sounding and bizarre. “Laughing Song” and “Birthday Boy” are the musical equivalents of a nightmare while “Blue Rosebuds” and “The Elektrocutioner” are in their own way pretty. Loved it
Fela Kuti
5/5
Fantastic music. Works for a party and casual listening but is also engaging. Great production
Green Day
3/5
Its punkpop
Dion
2/5
Not sure why this is included in the list. Very boring, very mediocre pop songs. It is not bad music but not engaging in any way
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
It’s funk and although they generally got good released, this one is for sure pure musicianship. Very cool
TV On The Radio
3/5
Nice music! But why is it on this list?
Kraftwerk
5/5
Absolutely remarkable stuff. Gets you in a trance, no fancy drops, harmonies or rythmic structure. Pure electronic vibes
Neil Young
4/5
Didn’t know so much material from Neil Young, only his hits. it’s actually pretty great. Good vibes and his high pitchy voice is strangely soothing
Rage Against The Machine
5/5
Yeah well this of course is pure gold. Limp Bizkit but better. Funk, groove, metal, rap, politically engaged, unfortunately still relevant as ever. Appropriately delivered anger wrapped in musical excellence
Michael Jackson
4/5
Absolute classic. Only hits
The Replacements
2/5
Not my vibe
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Fresh beats! Very chill, wholesome and good vibes
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Ah little too heavy in the lower frequencies for my taste. Other than that it’s a tremendous finishing piece for a Cohen
2/5
Apart from the lyricism I don’t get the appeal. He sure has a distinct style of voice but god 90 minutes is tedious
Kings of Leon
2/5
Albeit better than their later work, it is still annoying music. The dude sounds like a whiny b and the instrumentals are bland
Radiohead
5/5
An anthem througout, phenomenal
Dizzee Rascal
3/5
Not really wasy listening.. I appreciate the vibe but it is not my style..
Afrika Bambaataa
3/5
Beastie Boysesque shout-rap. Albumcover is amazing, instrumentals could have been a little more impactful. Not my preferred style per se but great to have listen to this
Coldplay
3/5
Not too bad although instrumentals could have been a little more pronounced. Album starts better than it ends. Scientist is overrated af, politik underrated.
I very much like how it is less overproduced like their later material.
Pere Ubu
3/5
Quite interesting to listen to. Reminds me of Sikth now and then.
Johnny Cash
4/5
Objectively speaking, it’s an old man doing covers.
Now of course this album comes with a lifetime of context, which makes it remarkable. Also, production quality on this thing is great. Love the guitar sound.
Joe Ely
2/5
This is some Honky Tonk bs
Eagles did it better. This album is basically a tequila sunrise but boring and lame singing
Depeche Mode
4/5
Madonna
2/5
The type of music does not really match with her voice in my opinion. It’s also a tad too long.. Frozen is good, but only because I recognized it
The Sabres Of Paradise
2/5
Endless beats and sounds, no real fulfilling climaxes, no catchy highlights, meh
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
An all time classic. Not a big fan of Art but together with Paul he is great
Bob Dylan
2/5
It’s better than the never ending live session album. His voice is a little less obnoxious but it is nevertheless not appealing to me at all.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Roxy musicesque but less interesting
Public Image Ltd.
2/5
It’s not for me this style. I guess there is an appeal to the long winded, never ending, trance inducing drum/bass/guitar sections with whiny vocals but I just can’t get into it. The second track was actually lretty great but an anomaly…
Duran Duran
4/5
Yes great stuff! Truly hard hitters like Hungry like the Wolf and New Religion are found on this one, and of course the low key rave monstertrack “The Chauffeur”.
Love all their early work. Whatever they did in the 90s onward is very very mediocre.
Kraftwerk
5/5
This is pure joy. Trance inducing electro vibes. Robot, model, machine, magnificent
Shuggie Otis
3/5
Feels somewhat unfocused but the tunes are super chill and funky
George Harrison
3/5
Eels
3/5
Not for me. It has somewhat collegerock vibes but a lot more sophisticated - however doesn’t really work for me
The Dandy Warhols
4/5
Strangely enough they have their own sound. Last couple of songs are real atmosphere drivers. I do miss the “bohemian like you” up tempo bangers though
John Lee Hooker
3/5
I guess it doesn’t realy get more blues than with Hooker.. the collabs are nice, I vibed to this today.
Album art is quite ominous. I like it but it does not necessarily match the music tone of voice.
Blondie
3/5
Very fun rock! Funny how on one album some songs sound so fresh and others so dated
American Music Club
1/5
This is just too mediocre, I guess I have to buy the book now to know what the rationale is for including it in the list. Was there really nothing else more worthwhile? Unforgettable, irrelevant, inconsequential
Nas
4/5
Oh the instrumentals alone makes this top tier
The Mamas & The Papas
3/5
California Dreamin’ is absolute mastery, rest of the album is a showcase of good close harmony tracks. Very enjoyable
Tears For Fears
5/5
Unbelievably well done, absolute banger of a record. Timeless, catchy, its own thing
Bobby Womack
3/5
Oh the bass licks
Very relaxed, a great vibe but also a tad forgettable
The Beach Boys
4/5
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
An all time great
Minor Threat
2/5
I get the appeal and these are good tunes but I do get a little worn out by the voice of the guy
Lauryn Hill
3/5
Got some Janelle Morae vibes from this! Concept is really nice and well produced. I liked it
Joy Division
3/5
Very moody, very typical. Objectively I don’t really know whether I like this, but somehow I do dig it
Wilco
2/5
There is some sophistication in this music but it is too whiny for me
CHVRCHES
4/5
Yes! Kero Kero Bonitoesque blissful pop!
Portishead
4/5
Soo very chill. Has some massive attack vibes. Great song composition, appropriate vocals, great electronics
Supergrass
4/5
Actually so fresh, upbeat and well crafted tunes! Catchy and forward music, very cool
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Electro and rock with vocals that are rock. Very unique sound and well crafted
The Waterboys
2/5
Nothing inherently bad about this, although I had some “the band” vibes getting into this (must be the cover picture). I like all instrumentals used in this thigmng but the irish folk/rock/country blend just doesn’t do it for me. Making this thing almost two hours doesn’t help
The Who
3/5
This just rolls forward! Great musicianship an performance
Underworld
3/5
Is this Yello?
When I started to listen I thought I would only like it on a rave event, but it is actually quite soothing and relaxing stuff
The 13th Floor Elevators
3/5
In the orchestra I play in, there is this trombonist who is often unable to play due to whatever reason and therefore joins us in the percussion section. Because the conductor never really cares enough and this guy insists on it, he plays the cowbell pretty much always regardless of how appropriate it is.
This band suffers the same fate with the electric jug.
The Fall
2/5
Music is fine if it wasn’t for the bored sounding bob-dylanesque monotone out of tune vocals. Why? What a meme
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
Very cool
Steely Dan
4/5
An absolute classic, easy listening and great for the weekend. Good musicianship as well
Adele
3/5
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Cute and well sung but a tad forgettable
The Who
3/5
I guess this was the sound of the times, beatlesy, rolling stonesy music with some who flavour sprinkled over it. It is ok but by no means as interesting as came later
Billy Joel
5/5
Joel and Elton John have a shared distinct sound combined with excellent songwriting that is so great to listen to. Peak pop
Skunk Anansie
4/5
Bordering metal! Great songwriting makes for interesting tracks. Vocals are absolute fire. This type of rock doesn’t hit the mainstream anymore…
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Its fine, it did not really evoke strong emotions or whatever, also not sure what extra crazy horse brought to the table
Aretha Franklin
4/5
Pink Floyd
3/5
Nice, quite experimental an cool to hear what it eventually would lead to for them
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
I simultaneously wonder what’s so special about this music and thoroughly enjoy it, quite extraordinary
Germs
1/5
This is some abrasive stuff. I’ve never lived it but it is quite hard to stomach. Yes, it is punk but also feels low effort. Not a fan
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
5/5
This is absolutely fantastic. Anthems of songs, great themes, vocals are on point and instrumentals are out of this world
The Last Shadow Puppets
4/5
This is arctic monkeys in the age of indiana jones
Bob Dylan
2/5
It has only been a few weeks and this is my third bob dylan album. It better ends here
Khaled
3/5
There must be better arabic-styled music out there that is better than this? Feels like a mediocre addition to a list crowded with western rock.
Other than that, vibed with Khaled
Muddy Waters
3/5
Doesn’t get more blues than this
Nick Drake
3/5
Once listened to this guy because the great Mikael Åkerfeldt nudged me to it. Cool stuff although I wouldn’t put it on nowadays
SZA
2/5
Not half as bad as I thought it would be. The collabs are pretty mediocre but the music in itself is quite good. Not sure if it deserves a place on this particular list though.
Tori Amos
2/5
I’m not particularly excited by her voice, lyrics, the instrumentals and production. Very run at the mill stuff
Beck
2/5
I don’t hate this but it does feel like one big song. Chill on a background but otherwise pretty run at the mill stuff
King Crimson
5/5
Touched by the Crimson King!
Gang Of Four
3/5
Pretty listenable punk, not my genre but this I could very much handle
X-Ray Spex
3/5
Actually not all that bad, love the sax!
Garbage
3/5
Not garbage!
Jazmine Sullivan
1/5
I mean it’s not the worst out there… but nothing about this I NEED to hear before I die right, kinda ridiculous
Black Sabbath
3/5
Actually not THAT interesting. It’s bluesy and hard rocky but also lacks focus and is a little bland
The White Stripes
4/5
Classic, elegant in its basics, great musicianship
ABBA
5/5
Peak pop music! timeless, catchy, great production, love it
Buena Vista Social Club
4/5
Ultimate holiday tracks
Kelela
3/5
Actually quite enjoyed this!
DJ Shadow
3/5
Some kind of mix between Yello and Mike Oldfield. Progressive hiphop sampling. Sometimes fresh, sometimes tedious
The Pogues
3/5
Not too bad! Some lovely instrumental cuts on there as well. No fan of the punky, irish rock style but this grew on me.
Paul Simon
3/5
Ah Paul never fails. Not his best album but nevertheless a fine listen
Julian Cope
2/5
Whiny, out of tune singing and mediocre instrumentals. As background music ok but come on, this must be a troll right
David Bowie
5/5
Always fun, always quirky pop, great songwriting! The vibe is spot on and exciting, very very nice
4/5
Diverse, clearly inspired but pushed some boundaries, fun to listen to, great production, love it
John Prine
3/5
Country is no my style but this was quite enjoyable! At the very least authentic and well crafted
Boston
3/5
Actually… pretty standard guitarrock.
3/5
Talking Heads-ish but a little more punk flavoured. Not sure what to think of it, not a big fan of the vocals
Mj Cole
1/5
Ultraboring
Sonic Youth
2/5
Quite abrasive stuf, not my cup of tea per se
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
To a layman’s ear it’s Ella Fitzgerald. Nice recording, has a lot of authenticity and a great vibe
Teenage Fanclub
3/5
It’s not bad but also not the type of music I particularly like
Donovan
5/5
This guy makes hard rock without it being hard or rock, amazing stuff
The Offspring
3/5
Somewhat sentimental in value, although this has been happening a little early in my life. Production is decent, the vibe is on point, formulaic songwriting.
Primal Scream
3/5
master of none music
Mylo
1/5
Very mediocre
Ryan Adams
2/5
It’s ok, somewhat nondescript pop/country/rock. Album cover is pure cringe
The Kinks
3/5
Cute music!
Hole
3/5
Not my style but appreciate the passion and the effort
Anita Baker
3/5
First song got me excited but what followed was a little too screamish for me. Like the instrumentals though
Dusty Springfield
4/5
Very cute, I Only Want To Be With You is a banger
The Police
4/5
Hard to assess this objectively, but it’s pure gold
Prince
4/5
Amazing stuff, but objectively speaking also a tad obnoxious. Not great during work (especially “Lady Can Driver”, very distracting) and when I actively listen I just cringe here and there. Instrumentals, musicianship and performance are sick.
Beach House
3/5
Not unpleasant to listen to but for this type of music I would expect more satisfying composition of melodies and chord progressions.
3/5
Decent indierock, not my genre but clearly well crafted
The Adverts
2/5
The nth UK punk album. It’s decent but I wonder what other album from another genre I would have rather listened before I die…
Radiohead
4/5
Well what to say about Radiohead.. Great songwriting, the vibe is spot on, good musicianship. It’s not their best ever but amazing music.
Muddy Waters
4/5
This is so incredibly chill
Orbital
2/5
Is this Yello?
Anyway, great for your average lounge bar, not so great while questing for music you have to hear before you die.
Billie Holiday
4/5
You hear a lifetime of musicianship, wonderful! Must have influenced the greats coming after her, like Aznavour. Also superb production. Diversity in song experience is quite poor though.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Love it! Bon Dylan but without the annoying voice and annoying harmonica
Bob Dylan
2/5
Better than the previous listen of him from this list, but I’m tired of the obnoxious screeching harmonica. I do not agree with the general opinion that Dylan is a great lyricist. Overhyped and irritating music
Leftfield
3/5
Nothing of this is truly special or something I needed to hear. It was however quite chill on the saturday morning, so not too bad!
The Lemonheads
3/5
Nothing wrong with this on a sunday morning, otherwise not very moving..
Elton John
4/5
Tiny Dancer alone makes this album legendary. A few duds but that’s okay. Love the song compositions. The mix is a little questionable (drums feel like in another room)
John Lennon
3/5
Not too bad, fine to listen to. Few duds towards the end of the album.
Elvis Presley
3/5
Nice to come across Elvis finally in this list! I appreciate the cultural significance but cringe a bit on the constant cry-style singing. Anyway great to listen to, it is a timeless sound
Madonna
2/5
Terrible album art, terrible album name and very, very mediocre tracks. I guess there is something to say for production quality and some electronic sound choices which are nifty, but it is otherwise botched by the voices, lyrics and superficial composition.
Franz Ferdinand
4/5
Actual party rock! Good songs, well played, excellent 2000’s vibes
The Who
5/5
Creative album concept, nice variation is musical styles, funny, serious, well structured songs! What’s not to like!
The Byrds
4/5
They strike a nice balance between rock and country, good vibe songs, nice harmonic singing, good stuff
Pearl Jam
4/5
Always thought of Pearl Jam as the most “rock” band. Basically square in the middle of the normal distribution of rock genres. The songs on here are great though - well crafted, great vocals, interesting progressions and good production. Not the biggest fan but you cannot deny the quality and relevance of this release.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
I love this. First got to know of Leonard’s existence when Inheard the cover of “First We Take Manhattan” by the gothic metal band Sirenia, but was blown away by the original. Rest of the record is also amazing. Take This Waltz is a classic, Jazz Police is so out there and the whole midi-production vibe is such a typical style (clearly inspired the likes of Herman van Veen). Cohen’s voice and timbre finishes this great release.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
I like his later work better. You really have to pay attention to this music for not sounding all the same (with the exception of “Diamonds in the Mine”)
I guess lime everybody says the lyricism is pretty great but with the delivery being as it is, it requires quite some focus. Legendary material nonetheless.
The Beta Band
3/5
Chill music, first track stands out of course, rest is not as recognizable but at least quite well produced.
David Bowie
3/5
Grateful that this stuff exists! It is prog pop like we know from Bowie. After a few songs it more moves to being a Brian Eno album though. I thought it not to be distinctly Bowie and more general ambient-like. Not necessarily bad it was fine but it takes away from the vibe I got at the start of this record.
Stephen Stills
3/5
Very run at the stills
Nine Inch Nails
4/5
Incredibly diverse, engaging and interesting music. Lots of emotion, good composition and great collection of aounds/samples.
Duke Ellington
5/5
Fantastic. You can geel the chaos of that place, the passion, the sheer musicianship. It’s almost a disservice to label it as “Duke Ellington” as there are so many talents present on this album. Exceptional production as well.
T. Rex
3/5
Ok background vibes. Not really my vibe - this seems some early indie rock, which is nice
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Actually an album I had to hear before dying. Marley’s hits are well known but apparently his broader work is highly recommended! Very much enjoyed this one
Elliott Smith
4/5
I can only handle the sad voice for so long, but I’m amazed by the songwriting and song compositions. I know he influenced a great deal of artists across many genres and I think that makes sense.
Van Halen
3/5
Decent hard rock! I love the classics but otherwise this is not the most moving music ever
Massive Attack
4/5
Pretty great stuff! It’s quite hard to pull off this “lounge music” the right way; Massive Attack has proven that it is possible.
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
Not my vibe. Production quality is too inconsistent and I do not really get a sense of what the purpose of this album is. A little too drony for my taste as well.
Miles Davis
5/5
I mean this is pure gold, there is not much to say. In any situation listenable
Lupe Fiasco
4/5
Actually pretty great! Nice composition of samples, interesting flows and lyrics and a lot (a lot) of shoutouts!
T. Rex
3/5
Led Zeppelin but indie!
David Bowie
3/5
Not my favorite. First of all, the ambient stuff can go; not interesting, dull, boring. The production quality overall is meh. Also the title track “Heroes” I dislike, the whole “hero for one day” premise is not great. There is more to strife for
4/5
Quite good actually! Creative, here an there psychedelic english rock!
Richard Thompson
4/5
Not sure why but this is pretty great. Maybe it’s the voices (nowadays mainstream singer/songwriter music have terrible application of voices)
Also like the production and use of different instruments!
Michael Kiwanuka
5/5
Absolutely phenomenal. Contemporary and ageless. Great composition, use of instruments, fantastic voice with a warmth and honesty you rarely hear nowadays.
Little Richard
3/5
It’s classic and a legendary shaper of music, but also too much blues for me and the guy shouts a lot.
5/5
Legendary prog rock. The title song is a masterpiece but otherwise this whole album sounds like life itself; messy, weirdly connected but often incoherent, a real journey. The only thing I do not like and which really impact the listenability is the production quality.
Kendrick Lamar
3/5
I appreciate the significance, and the storytelling is quite good. The music itself is also well thought out. Can’t stand much of the lyrics though..
Patti Smith
3/5
Exhausting but pretty interesting. Need to be in a specific mindset to enjoy this though.
Sam Cooke
5/5
Exceptional! Amazing vibes, great performance and such a vibrant live production
Parliament
4/5
Phunk Phenomenal!
Peter Tosh
3/5
Very chill
Rush
3/5
Rush, the one prog band I really can’t stand. That voice is horrible and there is just too much “difficult” musicianship purely to show off. Often there is no musical purpose other than “check this crazy riff” or “look at me, drumsoloing”. All respect for Neil Peart but come on
Bad Brains
3/5
First few tracks sound way too obnoxious, later on this album gets to be a real gem!
AC/DC
3/5
De facto quintessential sound of hard rock
Caetano Veloso
4/5
Delightful!
Elvis Presley
4/5
The album that changed the rock and roll scene forever, what’s not to like
Terence Trent D'Arby
3/5
A few classics but otherwise unremarkable. Fine to put on though, it is quite easy listening.
Grateful Dead
2/5
Ok as background music but otherwise very mediocre american country folksy meh
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
Very cool but a few duds here and there
Beatles
3/5
Quite classic! Although timeless, not the best production.
Bonnie Raitt
3/5
Soothing nondescript 80s pop/country music. Nothing in here crucial before you die, but it’s fine
Napalm Death
2/5
Quite abrasive stuff. Got to appreciate the influence they had but otherwise this is not a great listen. Production is bleak and flat, vocals are very hard to follow, even with the lyrics at hand. It’s the embodiment of anger and for that it deserves an extra point!
Public Enemy
3/5
Nice balanced vibe of funk, beats and rap. Such a classic sound as well
Everything But The Girl
2/5
Even in the book “100001 albums you should hear before you die” this album should not have an entry. The music is fine as it is but come on…
Neil Young
4/5
Neil Young in my mind is always mediocre stuff, but when I put it on it’s actually quite incredible! Very balanced songs, pleasant to listen to actively or as background music and decent production
Metallica
3/5
Very iconic, but I’m not much of a powerchord person. Also the production sound of that time is somewhat meh
The Killers
4/5
Not as solid as their Sam’s Town but come on, what an amazing album. Great sound, characteristic voice, interesting songwriting and good production. Love it
Talking Heads
3/5
Whenever I listen to a song of Talking Heads I want to listen more, but then listening to an album I’m often a little disappointed. Saw David live some time back at Rock Werchter and it was amazing, but the recordings are somehow a little meh
The Byrds
3/5
God-fearing, tame country music, not my jam. Although as a background while doing some work helps with focus.
All I Have Are Memories (the instrumental version) comes straight outta Bikini Bottom
4/5
As someone who rarely listened to Muse this album sounds pretty great. Its grand, wide and polished.
Meat Loaf
4/5
The guy was a total idiot but the music is fantastic
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Phenomenal album. Great production, amazing songwriting. Bonham is a genius
Bill Evans Trio
4/5
Remarkable stuff
Talk Talk
5/5
Such a pleasure to listen to. Opening track is pure gold. The album tends to snooze here and there, and vocals can be a strain sometimes but other than that.. amazing
Astor Piazzolla
5/5
Wonderful performance, great balance between dynamics, incredible musicianship. As a percussionist myself, love the vibing vibrafone
Supergrass
4/5
Just like the other album in the list I had to listen (from 1995) it’s actually quite good! Carchy songs, not too basic, energetic, good compositions!
I do hate their album covers
Black Sabbath
4/5
Quintessential stuff. Well produced, I especially like the dryness en crispness of instruments - drums in particular. The vocals are recognizable and probably for that time especially outstanding.
Rocket From The Crypt
3/5
Raw catchy rock with some horns splashed in here and there. A little too punky for me though
Sex Pistols
3/5
Better than expected! Expected harsh, obnoxious, monotone punk but this was a nica musical journey. Some hits in there, lovely!
David Bowie
4/5
Such great songwriting, not a lot to say here. Production is so sweet as well
Jurassic 5
4/5
So so chill, proper verses, top-tier sampling, great basslines, sweet vocals, love it
Frank Zappa
5/5
Such sweet sweet instrumentals, what a hero. Can recommend the Zappa documentary to see his clique of musicians in action!
This stuff stays fresh forever
D'Angelo
2/5
Nice production, decent vocals, vibe is on point, instrumentals are fire
But don’t like it. Too much of the same and i bit icky
Pretenders
4/5
Unique, very casually listenable, Private Life is a great song!
White Denim
3/5
Decent but did not leave a distinct impression
Pavement
3/5
It’s indie rock! Had some fun listening to it but not blown away.
The Beach Boys
4/5
Very cool album. Album art is off the charts, music is arranged and crafted so tastefully and the vocals are fire
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
For this album the hype is truly real
The Damned
3/5
Quite fun! Punk but not as dense. Full sound and a nice mixin of other styles. Do get some Madness vibes from them.
Dolly Parton
3/5
Great voice as always but the music is tiresome and repetitive. Glad it’s only 30 mins
Guns N' Roses
3/5
I’m just so tired of this guy’s voice and sweet child o mine. Apart from that, music wise this stuff rocks though, composition is fire and rightfully so quite some songs are absolute hits.
Cornershop
2/5
Not sure what to think of this to be honest. Did some house chores while listening, was fine.
Ride
3/5
I don’t really like shoegazy noisy rock
Thelonious Monk
4/5
Thelonious Monk, legendary creature - monk
Amazing stuff, props for production as well. You could hear the guy humming along with the piano.
First song starts out with straight up Gentle Giant prog material. Last song is an absolute banger
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
3/5
Actually not all that bad, the vibe is on point (although there is quite a bit of spongebob music on this thing). Swampy southern redneck country. This outfit can definitely play but two hours is a little much..
Also, minus a point for de confederate flag..
Tom Waits
3/5
I can really only listen to this during the christmas holidays
Can’t deny that this is just so solid. Not the biggest fan of their music but that is mainly because it is so overplayed.
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Great vibes, great vocals, instrumentals on point, what’s not to like!
Tangerine Dream
3/5
Blood Incantation!
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Absolute classic, and great on the sunday morning!
Talking Heads
3/5
Entrancing work! If David Byrne would be a teenager now, he would be a total memelord. A whole album is a little too much for me though
The Young Rascals
3/5
I like the vibe! They sound right on time!
Rush
3/5
Big prog fan, but can’t get into Rush. Objectively it’s probably fine and all, bu I hate the voice, don’t really like the composition, cringe about all those flashy unnecessary drum fills that only distract. I want to love it but can’t
Sonic Youth
3/5
Much better than the album that came after! Feels much more focused en with purpose. Still quite abrasive though.
David Bowie
4/5
Poppy bowie! Very chill and kinda under the radar for me!
The Go-Betweens
3/5
Actually not that bad! Kinda nondescript but very chill music, good production and pleasant voices!
The Go-Go's
3/5
It’s fun, but not something so amazing that I would recommend it
The Verve
4/5
Not bad! Good song compositions and balance of vibe. The voice of the guy gets a little tiresome but otherwise neat stuff!
Funkadelic
4/5
This is just so very cool and chill. This is great for any party, any sunday morning and any working day, great stuff
The Saints
3/5
A little more nuanced punk. The horns are nice but after more than an hour I had enough for this life
Scott Walker
4/5
It’s the british Rob de Nijs! Not sure why but I really liked this. Kinda soothing material, great for background. His vibrato is a little much though
Al Green
4/5
So very chill, love it. Production coukd have been better, it’s sometimes a little heavy on the treble.
Dennis Wilson
4/5
Takes forever to finish, but that’s doable on the saturday morning. Very fresh material with intersting compositions!
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Not at all a country fan but love this! It’s so focused, great compositions. Swampy sound, you feel the murkyness on the guitar. It’s never overdone or meme-y.
Soundgarden
4/5
Very good! This rocks, has that skunk anansie/anouk/incubus sound but better. Of course great singing
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Such an amazing piece. Great songwriting, beautiful compositions, good singing and fun! One of the best
Also, Beautiful Child is an absolute gem of a ballad, amazing melodies
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Mellow stuff, don’t mind listening to this while doing some work. No crazy bangers or mindblowing tunes though
The Hives
3/5
Completely missed this during my childhood, although they got quite some traction. Short and sweet punk! Compositions are tasty, good musicianship. Still not my cup of tea but I can put this on now and then
Stevie Wonder
5/5
This album never disappoints
Echo And The Bunnymen
2/5
Quite nondescript. Some doors influences I appreciate but otherwise not too bothered with this
Quicksilver Messenger Service
4/5
Very much my vibe, happy to discover this!
The Cars
3/5
Not at all what I expected. It’s good but not my style
Weather Report
5/5
Yess pure fusion goodness, early snarky puppy vibes. Great musicianship. Perfect to do some work or just vibe with a proper barrel aged!
Violent Femmes
2/5
Gone Daddy Gone is fun with the xylophone, CeeLo Green did a good one on that! It’s the only redeeming factor though, rest is too washed and underproduced for my taste
The War On Drugs
3/5
Dreamy arena style springsteen dylan vibes. Actually loved how the first song started my day, it’s very soothing. It gets a little tiresome after the fourth track or so - it’s all the same production and songwriting. I feel there is more potential to what they’re doing here but it’s not tapped into enough. Curious about their later work but this was somewhat disappointing.
Janis Joplin
3/5
I completely appreciate her amazing singing ability and style - amazing - but I find it quite annoying. Can’t listen to more than one song. Just too much fry and volume I guess.
Super Furry Animals
2/5
Ok on a saturday morning but otherwise unremarkable
Metallica
3/5
I think this makes metallica music actually a lot more interesting! Production is good, performance is great, takes forever.
The Doors
4/5
So classic
Nick Drake
3/5
Very neat, Åkerfeldt!
Janelle Monáe
5/5
Ah the Prince protégé! What a wonderful fresh album, I love it, it really never gets old. Outstanding production quality, phenomenal songwriting, superb performance, relevant topics… Really got nothing bad to say about this.
Primal Scream
2/5
Quite forgettable, was fine to hear in the background. Production is fine but the thing lacks focus
Cat Stevens
2/5
Had Cat Stevens on my list for a long time based on his hits but this is so incredibly tame.. Couldn’t really get into it.
Bert Jansch
4/5
Really digging this, clearly the inspiration for Donovan and Nick Drake. Phonomenal compositions, pleasant voice, great authentic sounding guitar playing - production quality is up close, honest and pure. Amazing stuff
Cream
4/5
A little too short. I love the straight up single take-style recording and production vibe. Nice early 70s vibe going on. At the same time also a little forgettable. Album cover is fire
Johnny Cash
4/5
The vibe is spot on. Production quality is (perhaps understandably) a little meh, especially in the first leg of the record, but adds to the atmosphere. Curious to see the visuals now.
Ray Charles
4/5
Is a classic and sounds classic. Not much to say here
The Beau Brummels
2/5
It’s decent but not something crucial before dying…
Beastie Boys
4/5
Pretty much never listen to Beastie Boys which makes this so chill to listen to. One of the guys sounds like Mr. Meeseeks though, which is very distracting…
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
Very tame and tuned down record. Took a lot of awareness to enjoy this album.
Springsteen’s voice is great but this whole thing comes across as one big slurry
Fats Domino
3/5
Very cozy music!
Sleater-Kinney
3/5
Nice low key production style, as if it is recorded as-is in the rehearsal studio. The voices get to be a bit tiresome although the second leg of the album makes up for a lot!
Van Halen
4/5
Van Halen is not only great because of the tight music and insane guitar works - it’s also interesting, creative and varying in its style. Very cool!
Super Furry Animals
3/5
Quite enjoyable, at least compared to the other record I had to listen to. Nice styles (including cringe “death metal”). Otherwise unremarkable.
Saint Etienne
3/5
I loved the repeated tune in the “radio” track (first track) but the rest of this record is nothing like that. It’s ok, the voices are very 90s (nonchalant, almost out of tune) which bothers me a bit. Some songs are very mediocre, others have a very well executed sonic vibe. Nice to discover, curious what more they got.
Fleet Foxes
4/5
What sets Fleet Foxes apart from their contemporary folk groups is that the compositions they write and production is actually interesting. I do wish some songs were better shaped though; Tiger Mountain Peasant Song for example has an amazing progression and melody throughout the verse, but approaching the chorus it ruins it by too harsh vocals and a bland vibe. Will be listening to more of them though. Album art is fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
2/5
Not the vibe I need on a friday. Also reggae is not really my thing but gotta give it to the man’s legacy