1001 Albums Summary

I had heard the title track before but never actually listened to this full album. This album has SOUL like no other. Every track is a pleasure to listen to and it doesn't overstay its welcome. It leaves me wanting more. My buddy Gio also told me about Al's life story, and knowing how much he went through while still pushing on through is inspiring. A great artist and a great album to start this project with.

This one had me listening to it a second time, because on the first listen it didn't totally click with me. I wasn't sure what it was, because the songs are well produced and written, but it didn't feel totally right at first. A second listen turned my opinion of it to be much more favorable. This album is David looking back through his life and career, but before he knew he was dying. It's dark and a bit haunting at times, nostalgic and upbeat at others. Not every song is top notch, but the ones that hit (which are in the majority) really hit.

Beautiful, soulful, nothing but bangers. Amy has such an incredible, one of a kind voice, and the production on each track is pristine. I sadly never listened to her music while she was alive, and here I am wishing she was still here today.

I've never been a big fan of Oasis. Listening to this album front to back didn't quite change my middling feelings on them, however it came close at times. The album starts out really well, but as it goes on the issue rears it's head: tracks going on too long. I can get why people like them as they are, but to me several key songs (Hey Now, Some Might Say, and oh dear Champagne Supernova) could easily have been at least a minute and a half shorter. That said, there's a lot of good here. Wonderwall is still a classic, Morning Glory is a great title track, Cast No Shadow is the best non-single song, Don't Look Back In Anger is probably my favorite, and (even with how epically long it is), Champagne Supernova is a hell of an ender.

I've never been big on jazz. I've enjoyed my share of Miles Davis, and Dad would put on Spyro Gyra in the car when I was a kid, but it's not a genre I seek out. And sadly I didn't get too much out of this album. It's interesting that this is the most successful solo jazz album ever, and it's certainly pleasant to listen to. But to me, it mainly felt like background noise as I work. Maybe that's the wrong mindset to listen to it but I don't see myself sitting down and dedicating time to listening to it again. It's fine, pretty good, even. Not really my thing, though. I listened to it a second time. I don't think my score will change from 3/5 but I will say the performance is incredible. Apparently reviews called it "flowing with human warmth," which feels appropriate. It's immensely impressive, but still not my vibe.

Electronica is not my usual vibe but this album was a treat to listen to. It's thoughtful, downbeat, and soulful while still maintaining the energy that one associates with the genre. It was cool to hear some songs that I'd enjoyed before but didn't realize were Moby until just now. It's a darn good album.

This kind of jazz is more my speed (well, as much as jazz can be) than the solo piano album. Coltrane is a legend, and this album is quintessential jazz. Listening to it, I feel like I'm transported to another time, another place.

Never heard of Roxy Music before this, and I found the album a very enjoyable listen. Every element works together in ways both expected and unexpected. It's hard to describe but I'd say it's a... Sophisticated rock sound. The album feels delicately and deliberately constructed, not just like they threw everything at the wall to see what sticks, and it comes out sounding great.

A most pleasant and adventurous listen. Electric is still not my usual genre, but this was an interesting trip of an album. It seamlessly flows from higher energy tracks, to funky and groovy, to dreamlike and downbeat. It feels like a journey through the universe.

This album kicks ass. I seriously need to listen to more music by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, because prior to listening to this my only exposure to them was Maps and the dance remix of Heads Will Rolls (which I didn't know was them). This album covers a lot of bases, and it all sounds great.

I think this project is slowly turning me into a jazz fan. I'd never really given it a chance much before but it's awesome being exposed to such excellent examples of it. And this album especially is one of the best pieces of jazz I've heard, an opinion I'd reached about midway through the third movement. Such beautiful work.

This was cool. The mix of southwest/latin sound with 2000s indie rock is an excellent blend that I want to hear more of. I just wish I had more to say about it than, "It's really neat." Not that I didn't like it in some way, but it kinda left me wanting more in other ways too. Still a very strong album.

This is the only album that has bounced right off me. I want to give it a higher score based on the synths and instrumentals alone. But the lyrics and vocals do this album no favors. Dunno if it's just post-punk stylings but they don't work in concert with the great synth work, not at all. In fact it feels like they're actively clashing. I'm sure this appeals to some folks, but man it really doesn't do it for me. The synths sounding great are the only thing saving it from a 1/5.

Two words: Kick Ass! This band is damn good, I'm surprised I never heard them before, and couldn't even find much written about them or this album. The singer is fantastic, there's so much raw emotion in her vocals. The band is playing their asses off. On every track they're all working in perfect hard-rock harmony. Most songs on this album would fit on a soundtrack to Tony Hawk's Underground, and I mean that in the best way.

This was already one of my favorite albums ever so this is an easy rating for me. That said, it's always nice to have an excuse to listen to more Queen!

So I will preface this by saying that this is a damn good album and Hendrix was a standout and excellent guitarist. But something about this album... I dunno, I don't think it's overrated necessarily, but it's not a full 5/5 for me. Something about the songwriting, I think. It's still satisfying to listen to, though, and a very strong 4/5.

This album was... fine. It wasn't unpleasant to listen to, but it didn't leave much impression on me. There were some songs that sounded like proto-Oasis, and it made sense to find out this album did partially inspire that band. Other than that, I didn't find much interesting. The vocals and writing are fine, the instrumentals are fine, the album is... Fine.

This was a new experience for me, as I've not heard much of Janis Joplin. Her vocals, in accordance with what I'd heard, are excellent, and this album was a good bit of fun to listen to. I still don't think I'm into psychedelic rock but this was a decent listen.

Classic Bowie. A great combination of rock and pop, and a total joy to listen to. I've heard that there are a lot of Bowie albums that will come up on this list, and I look forward to each and every one of them.

This was a very pleasant surprise. The Intro track was the only one I'd heard before (commonly used in reels/shorts and such), but it all felt familiar nonetheless. This album really captures a mood, one I classify as "Driving down the highway in the evening while contemplating stuff." Not necessarily a mood I feel all the time, but for that mood it fits perfectly. It made me wish there was more by the end.

This was a weird listening experience. I'd heard of Sigur Ros before, and maybe had unfair expectations of their music from the hype I'd heard. This album wasn't unpleasant to listen to. Quite the contrary, it felt almost transcendental at times. But in the end I didn't really get much from it. I liked the music fine enough, but I don't feel I'd search it out again.

Listening to this was a really neat experience. I've not listened to music outside the western/developed world much, and this was a very well crafted album. The guitar work on this stands out in particular. Really appreciate this album appearing on the list.

Overall while listening to this album, I felt it was nice, but nothing really stood out to me. The instruments, the vocals, the notes, they all were pleasant and fine. It all just kinda felt... there, for the most part. The track One Day Like This was a treat, though. Obvious to say, given how much it's been played on YouTube Music compared to the others, but it's the real standout.

A beautiful album. SZA has some of the best vocals I've ever heard and the production is top notch. There's so much groove, so much soul, so much great flow in the music. It's a lovely experience.

Come on, it's the Kinks. They're great. Not as appreciated as the Stones and the Beatles, maybe, but they deserve the appreciation. This is classic British rock.

It's an okay album. Obviously their big hit was Bittersweet Symphony, which was good as always. The rest of the album wasn't very notable, though. The songs felt connected and cohesive, but afterwards I couldn't pick one out of a lineup. They're not bad, though not excellent either.

Joni Mitchell has one of the greatest voices I've ever heard. And the songs on this album are just beautiful. The album has an effortless natural progression, each song is well written and is a beautiful trip.

Holy hell this kicks so much ass. Banger after banger from start to end, high energy extravaganza with a lot of technical prowess. Hell Yeah .

This album was pleasant to listen to, it was well put together, and the vibe from this band is one I can get with. That said, I don't see myself seeking this music out, and some of the album felt like it blended together. It's a fine album by a fine artist. It's very calming, but that's not always what I'm looking for.

Ah, the Nirvana album they made to intentionally alienate their fans from Nevermind (allegedly). The album has a much dirtier, uglier sound, which is certainly... A choice. It's unconventional but it's still clearly purposeful and every song is distinct. And though I may not like it as much as Nevermind, it's not without it's high points. Heart Shaped Box is one of my favorite Nirvana songs ever, and Pennyroyal Tea is a damn good song where Kurt gets out a lot of his pain. It's an ugly album, but one still with a place.

Oh this is a beautiful sound. I forgot how much I love swing, and this man is The King of it, after all. The energy and soul coming through every song is invigorating. Fantastic album.

Kind of an interesting album. Getting the sequel before the first album in this duology is a curious choice. This is allegedly the darker of the two, and it certainly sounds that way so far. There's a kind of operatic and dreamlike feel to much of the album, which gives it a distinct sound. I don't think I'd seek out this album again but it was quite interesting to hear. I look forward to when Want One is put my way.

Dammit. This album is a reminder of the better world we used to live in, and subsequently a reminder of how things are awful now. Why'd you have to go off the deep end, Kanye? This album is a damn near perfect hip hop masterpiece. Even with how things turned out 20 years later, it still is a standout work of art. Dammit.

Ah, the best member of the Wu Tang Clan. My man is underrated as heck. This album is smooth and cohesive, with incredibly well written and performed raps, and the beats are awesome. It's a classic 90s hip hop album brought into the 2000s with no sign of age. Excellent work.

Ah, another shame. Not because the album is bad, but just, why does such good music have to be made by a jackass like Morrissey? The Smiths are classic, and this album has arguably their most well known hit, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out. So it's a good damn album.

Aww yeah this is beautiful. Is this project slowly making me a jazz guy? This is smooth, funky, groovy, and a true pleasure to listen to.

This is some excellent 90s nostalgia. I was born the year this album came out so obviously I don't remember it. But still, it feels like it unlocked a memory I don't even have. And the music overall is just great, even 30 years removed from its release.

Good God this sounds like ass. Some of the instrumentals sound okay but this just sounds ugly and crap. Not for me at all, even back when I was listening to nu metal.

Classic Eminem. Is it his best work? I'd say no, but it's a hell of an album. I actually listened to the Death of Slim Shady album recently, so it's cool to listen to Slim's birth. The energy, the hunger, the insults, the no-fucks-given attitude. It's all there.

Great 80s hip hop. Love the beats, love the rhymes, it sounds like a classic.

This is decent electronic, though most of the album has not been very memorable. The beats are pleasant, the vocals are nice, and there are some cool ideas in there. The better tracks are towards the end, so listening all the way through provides a nice journey. But while the album is cohesive and decent, I didn't find anything outstanding. It's worth a listen, just not repeating listens for me.

Come on. It's Aretha. It's beautiful. It's soulful. It's excellent.

Genesis was really something else when it was headed by Peter Gabriel. This is some of the most interesting and unique music I've heard. It covers a diverse range of sounds while still sounding cohesive. It's striking to listen to.

2007 was a fantastic year for entertainment. This album was a real nostalgia trip, and it still holds up excellently today.

Darned fine folk rock. But sadly I don't have much else to say than that. I enjoyed this album but I don't expect to be seeking it out much. It all works, it's just not my favorite thing in the world. I've been a fan of Neil Young's music so his contributions are noticed and appreciated.

Oh this is so cool. I'm a fan of this sort of sampling; the ways that recognizable sounds and tracks can be transformed is fascinating. This album is well orchestrated and inventive. Never heard of DJ Shadow before today but I might have a listen through his other work once this is done.

"Short and sweet," is probably the best description of the album. Not even a full half hour, but it does so much in that half hour. The classic hit "Mrs. Robinson" is great as always, but "America" and "Old Friends" are such good songs too.

Public Enemy is the shit. Arguably the most important hip hop group of all time, and this album is a good reminder why. Despite having to rush to redo the album after losing their original tracks, it all sounds great. And it closes with the absolute banger "Bring Tha Noize," with Anthrax, possibly the best crossover of all time. Kickass.

A damn fine album. Each track is catchy and well written, and Neil is a heck of a vocalist. Each song feels right, and the two long tracks don't wear out their welcome even at 10 minutes each. It's just some really good folk rock.

I've already had a soft spot for Irish folk music so this is pretty well up my alley. And this band is damned good at it. It's some really enjoyable music.

Never listened to much Dusty, but wow her voice is incredible. It's smooth as butter and oh so soulful. Now the songs themselves are not really what I'd seek out but for what I did listen to, I'm very glad I did.

Ah, a beautiful album by The Who. Not only that but one of the first rock opera albums. Fittingly, Tommy is a truly beautiful journey, a delight on every musical front from start to end. It's an album you can get emotionally invested in.

I dig this. It's a really cool fusion of punk with a few different genres. The lyrics are kinda clunky, but punk isn't exactly known for its artistically constructed prose. Each song is distinct, and at only 1 or 2 minutes for most of them (the longest song falling just shy of 3 minutes) they don't wear out their welcome. It's pretty good punk.

Rest in Peace, Brian. This album has so many delightful songs. Wouldn't It Be Nice is a classic and an excellent opener, Sloop John B is great as well, and God Only Knows has the honor of Paul McCartney calling it the greatest song ever written.

I have to admit, I never listened to Leonard Cohen aside from Hallelujah. My friend told me this album is for Cohen what Blackstar was for Bowie, and after listening I'd agree with that. Right off the bat Cohen's voice is powerful and haunting as it carries you through the album. He sounds like God and the Devil all at once, like he's gone through hell to get to Heaven. Fitting, considering the religious themes in the album. His vocals are interesting, it sounds more like spoken word poetry set to music. I say that in a good way. Favorite songs would be the title track, Traveling Light, and Steer Your Way.

Marley is an icon, but I haven't listened to much of his work outside of his best known songs. This album was nice to listen to, it's got No Woman No Cry on it, and I also like They Belly Full (But We Hungry), Rebel Music, and the title track. I admit it's not completely my style, I don't know if I'd seek out his music necessarily. But he made some good music that is absolutely worth a listen.

Ah, dammit. My favorite Kanye West album, and in my opinion his last good one. The places this album goes, musically, thematically, and lyrically is a beautiful journey. This has a case for being one of the greatest hip hop albums ever. It almost makes me cry listening to this again, knowing how much of a piece of garbage that Ye goes on to become. And for that, I'm not gonna listen to it today.

I'm one of those filthy casuals who only know Come On Eileen by this band. So I have no idea what their other music is like, and as a result the first song on this album is a heck of a surprise. It feels a bit weird. After the first few tracks bounced right off me and left me confused, the rest of the album... I dunno how but it started to grow on me. The music fit with the strange places the vocals were going, and it felt less weird as I got further into it. Surprisingly good.

This was kind of interesting. For starters I was floored to find the theme music of the "To be continued" meme. The rest of the song is quite good, as is the rest of the album. It's a unique sound the band has, and parts of the album feel pretty epic in their composition. It's nice... But I don't think it's totally my thing. I can acknowledge how the music is well put together, but I don't feel the need to listen to more.

This is the most 60s album I've ever heard. And I mean that in the best way. It's a great mix of rock, blues, and psychedelic. Each song, I feel like I'm transported to the late 60s. It's a perfect album to listen with headphones and eyes closed.

Ah, another classic 60s album. Sgt. Peppers is the first Beatles record I listened to from start to finish, and it's a beautiful record of some of their best work. From the opening tracks with the well-played "With a Little Help from My Friends" and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" to the later "When I'm 64" and the thoughtful ending track "Day in the Life". It's great from start to finish.

Ah, early Queen, back in the days when they were more heavy metal. This album would probably be a shock to anyone who's only heard their later work (though it does contain a sort of hint at the direction they'd go, with Seven Seas of Rhye). It kicks ass though. Showcasing every band member's unique talent with their tool of choice. Brian May's guitar work on songs like Ogre Battle is of note, and Freddie's voice is as beautiful in its lower register as it is when he goes HIIIIIIIIIIIIGH. A must-hear album.

This album has some of the best known songs by the Carpenters, and it's very nice to listen to. Karen Carpenter was really something special as a vocalist, and she really shines on each song. The music works well with her vocals, and while I wouldn't normally seek out this music, I'd recommend it.

Oh this is a dang good album, but one I didn't truly appreciate in its time. Franz Ferdinand somehow made an alt rock album that sounds retro and modern all at the same time. It mixes together great. It of course has the big hit Take Me Out on it, but also The Dark of The Matinee, Michael, and Darts of Pleasure are great. I wish the spotlight had stayed on this band for longer, because they're worth a listen beyond their big hits.

Excellent album. I don't know how they do it but every song hits perfectly and they each sound unique.

Another album of lovely songs by a band with a massive racist as the lead singer. Dammit.

It's a darn good album. Not all of the songs are ones I'd revisit often, but the ones that hit, hit hard. The best tracks are, sorry to say, the ones everyone remembers, those being Somebody to Love and White Rabbit. But there are other underrated ones here, like Today and Comin' Back to Me. Worth a listen.

This is kind of interesting but I'm not impressed so far. It's very low key on some songs and I find they kinda blend together. Only Love Can Break Your Heart is pretty good, but so far it's the only standout track. After listening the whole way through, my outlook hasn't much changed. It's not bad, it just doesn't make me feel much of anything.

I don't much care for the Beastie Boys, and while I don't hate them this album doesn't change my mind. Sabotage is the only song keeping this score at a 3.

I mean, it's good. But the title track is doing a lot of heavy lifting. The rest of the album, while still good, just doesn't have that standout material.

Great album, it's a lovely combination of the late 60s and early 70s and it kicks ass. Starting off with the bangers, Brown Sugar, Wild Horses, and Can't You Hear Me Knocking. The only song I'm kinda eh on is the ending song, Moonlight Mile, but it doesn't ruin it.

Kickass. The original punk band, and the second greatest thing to come out of Queens. The music is fast and intense, and even ignoring the classic banger "Blitzkrieg Bop" there are a lot of real... Well, bops on here. "53rd and 3rd," Judy is a Punk," "I Don't Wanna Walk Around With You," "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend," they all hit. The songs have a consistent sound without necessarily sounding the same. Not every song hits perfectly, I will admit. But with no song going for a full 3 minutes, and most under 2:30, nothing really wears out its welcome. Damn good punk album.

This is so pleasant to listen to. Nanci has such a beautiful voice, the instruments hit their marks just right, and her songwriting is incredibly evocative. I can't believe I've not heard this before, because just listening to it once doesn't feel enough. I'm giving it another listen after this, and it gets a strong recommend from me.

This is a masterwork. If you've only ever listened to Hey Ya, or The Way You Move, you need to listen to this front to back (better clear your afternoon, though, it's a 2 hour 15 minute double album). This album is a true hip hop epic, in its length but also in its lyrics and production. Every track is filled with groove and style. Several songs feel like a couple of songs combined into one, and I mean that in a good way. It's a journey.

Would this be dad rock? I dunno, but my dad likes it. And for good reason, cuz this is pretty darned good rock.

I've heard a lot about how Blur is much better than Oasis, but Oasis got popular. While this album is good, I'm not sure that I'd agree with that based solely on this album. It's still good, it feels almost experimental at times and it's played and sung damn well. I think I'd need to listen to more Blur, but I'd be willing to listen to this again.

Classic album for a reason. It's a great compilation of some good old 60s rock. Obviously My Generation and The Kids Are Alright both are excellent. But the other tracks are almost just as good: It's Not True, Please Please Please, Out in the Street, Good's Gone, and A Legal Matter. It's not their best album, but it's still good.

Missy is an icon and a great rapper. This album, her debut, maybe doesn't show off everything she's capable of in her rap skills. But as a hip hop album in general? Listening to it, you can totally hear the origins of how the game would change. Timbaland's production in particular is standout work, but Missy is no slouch whatsoever. Her vocals are deep and when she goes off, she shows just how good she can be. Is it my favorite showcase of Missy's? Maybe not, but it's still absolutely worth a full listen.

It's a decent enough album (Steven Tyler being a creep aside), but honestly the only song I really like and remember after listening is Back In The Saddle. Joe Perry is a hell of a guitar player.

Damn, this album is a work of art. Hip hop, soul, and R&B mixed together in such a beautiful package. Lauryn Hill is an incredible songwriter and vocalist, and every song on here is a must listen.

Such a good album by a great artist. Best songs are probably "Lust for Life" and "The Passenger," but every track is well made.

This is almost literally elevator music. And that alone should make it fairly bland. But you know what, it's still quite pleasant. It's very smooth and relaxing and it feels like a different time, in a good way. All that said, though, I didn't even notice that this album had ended and that YouTube Music started auto-playing other Bossa Nova songs. It's certainly not very remarkable, as nice as it is.

Rest in Peace, Ozzy. A damn good vocalist who lived and went out like a legend. And this album is a hell of a good one. Even without the factor of Ozzy's death, this is a beautifully dark and atmospheric affair, and arguably the first ever metal album. It's a very well crafted sound, and Tony Iommi's guitar and compositions are memorable and sonically satisfying. For its place in history and for being awesome, it gets the 5 stars

This is a pretty good punk album. Nothing revolutionary but it's good. I like their cover of Under the Boardwalk, and their songs in general are a lot of fun.

Leonard Cohen's voice is not very... Good. I hate to say it, but it's never clicked with me. On his final album, You Want it Darker, it worked in the greater context of that album. Here it just sounds... Fine, at best. But his songwriting is so beautiful that it makes up for the weaker singing. It's evocative, the stories are thoughtful and artfully written. You can tell he was a poet before turning to music. "So Long Marianne" and "The Stranger Song" are probably my favorites.

This album rocks. Rio is a hell of an opener track, and the ever-awesome Hungry Like the Wolf is obviously a classic. The other songs on this album, while not as notable, still have great energy and sound. Save a Prayer and Hold Back the Rain are damn good.

Ah, Jeff Beck. Your favorite guitarist's favorite guitarist. And sure enough the guitar work on this album is awesome. So many inventive riffs and very well played chords. I just wish the rest of the songwriting stood out more. It feels like a modern rock album, which is good, and it's understandable for the guitar to take front and center stage. But the overall songs could be catchier.

Awesome. Not much else to say. With such beloved songs like Alive, Jeremy, and Even Flow, this is a damn good album. Pearl Jam rules.

It's some good music and I can see how it was influential to a lot of music created throughout the next few decades. My favorite tracks include Pale Blue Eyes, and I'm Beginning to See the Light. It's not my favorite music from this era, but it's quite good.

Even if this isn't my preferred Bowie, it's still Bowie. The music is unconventional but still well-composed and nice to listen to.

I never really got into Radiohead before, but I know that a lot of people absolutely love them. This was a decent album, I will admit. It was a unique and soothing experience to listen. But going off this one, I don't totally see the hype. It's still good enough for a 4 star rating, but not really something I see getting me obsessed with them.

This was damn good. Tight mixes and just excellent DJ work. Every sample works near perfectly.

Ah, I forgot how much I love A Tribe Called Quest. This is a powerful, groovy, and impressive debut album. There's so many banger tracks before you even get to "Can I Kick It," and the great raps keep coming after that. Tribe is one of the greatest of all time, and this is a true gem of an album.

I'm not a big fan of live albums. Concerts are fun to attend in person. But the noodling, jamming, and overall messing about that happens at them is nowhere near as enjoyable when listening to a record of it. This album doesn't really change my mind, but there are still some impressive things to note here. The instrumentation is great, every one of them stands out, and I do get the idea that Hawkwind were kickass to see live. I don't have the same praise for the vocals, though, and it's a ridiculously long album for something I'm not really that into.

This is the album that formed my early taste in music. Just about every LP album is important to me, but this one in particular hits different. Damn, what an incredible debut.

Okay, I kinda said this already on Ill Communication, but it's kind of a big ask for me to like the Beastie Boys. As influential as they were, they just don't really click with me overall. That said, this has "Fight For Your Right," and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn," which even I can't deny are bangers. For that, and that alone, I might give this a 4/5.

I never would've thought a funk album with sci fi themes would work but damn, it does. This may not be Parliament's best work but it's good. Give Up the Funk is a classic song by itself and does a bit of lifting for this album, but it's still worth a listen for funk fans.

So this is the album that Spin Magazine decided was better than any other album in 1991. Better than Nevermind, better than Out of Time, better than Ten. Honestly? It's good. It's not "Best album of 1991" good, but it's good. It's very well played alt rock music with thoughtful lyrics, and if it weren't for that strange ranking by Spin I'd say this is an underrated gem from the 90s. Each track is strong and it doesn't wear out its welcome. It's worth a listen.

This is probably the most famous Beatles album ever, and yet I feel it's not the best. The best song on this album is the opener, Come Together. But after that it's kinda all downhill. There's not as many memorable songs for the rest of the album. I suspect the album's cover art is what makes it famous more than the songs themselves. That said, I can't in good faith say any songs are bad. It's still classic Beatles.

I don't have too much to say about this except that it's well-written, well-sang, and well-played singer-songwriter fare. I'm surprised I never heard of her before, but this album has me interested in hearing more.

This was awesome. I'd only listened to Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence before, and I had no idea that Depeche Mode kicked this much ass. The front half of this record, aside from Personal Jesus, was honestly not the most impressive, but the album escalated and built as it went, and I appreciate the entire album as a whole. Definitely listen to it.

I can certainly appreciate the hard work that went into this album. Knowing the state that Robert Wyatt was in, convalescing after being paralyzed by an accident, and still trying his damnedest to make this album, does affect my view of it. I can appreciate that this album sounds like no other music I've heard, which was partly its intent. That said... This doesn't appeal to me. The songwriting is unconventional and striking, but like a broken computer. The instrumentation sounds off; it sounds too improvisational and not improvisational enough, if that makes sense. It doesn't really come together aside from the story behind it.

If I could give it 6 stars I would. Just about every one is banger after banger. This album and Bad are like the Holy Grail; we will never see pop albums of their kind again. Almost every song is legendary, sounding crisp and clean and smooth as butter. Damn this is such a great album. So hard to pick a favorite track among all the legends, but I think I'd have to pick Beat It and Human Nature.

This is... Interesting. I don't know exactly how I feel about it. I like it and don't get much from it at the same time. It's decent music with some very strange choices. One song lulled me into a false sense of security with light guitar and vocals, then suddenly blared an Amber Alert-sounding alarm in my ear. It's bizarre. I can't say I dislike it. I also can't say I would listen to this again.

Another reminder of what a loss the world suffered when Janis died too young. Her voice shines brightly on this album, which already features some great blues rock. Of particular note are her performances on Half Moon, Mercedes Benz, and the standout Me and Bobby McGee. Beautiful voice with some soulful rock.

A solid album from Bowie. Shifting away from glam rock and going for a more groovy and funky sound is a tough move to make, but Bowie makes it look effortless. The opening and closing tracks (Young Americans and Fame) are probably the best, but in between them are plenty of decent funk and R&B songs.

I owe you an apology, ABBA, I was not familiar with your game. This is a fabulous album which made me have fun, think, and even feel emotions.

This is a good album. It sounds like something my dad would listen to, in a good way. It has a feel of 70s folk rock, it's well composed and well written. I admit I wouldn't probably seek it out, but I wouldn't skip if it came on again.

This was a pretty interesting listen. The sound is like a folk rock / electronica vibe, and Jane has a good voice to match the material. It's not exactly groundbreaking, but it's a well made album.

Ah this takes me back. Early Coldplay was excellent, and this is a great album. It's thoughtful and damn well written. Best songs for me (sorry to be basic) are The Scientist, Clocks, and In My Place.

Groovy, rockin', and a pleasure to hear. The guitar shines especially on this album. I could see myself driving down a long highway to most of these songs. It's some quintessential 60s/70s rock.

This was awesome. I'd heard Epic before, but never delved into other songs. Faith Now More is a kickass band, it turns out. The opening track, From Out of Nowhere, is an electric song that pumps you up for the whole album, and there's so many more awesome songs to go with it. Falling to Pieces, their cover of War Pigs, and the aforementioned Epic, it all rocks hard.

Speaking as someone who's not looked much into The Strokes, I quite enjoyed this trip down 2000s alt rock memory lane. The music is bright, upbeat, and (dare I say) grooving. Julian Casablancas's voice is well suited to this, even if I can barely understand him most times. Last Nite is probably the best on the album but there's a lot of good there aside from it.

I enjoyed this but probably not as much as some of the other electronic/DJ music that I got introduced to in this project. It's well made but it feels like it's just for a scene I'm not part of and don't have much interest in joining. Some tracks go for a bit too long and some feel repetitive. Block Rockin' Beats is probably the best track, which is unfortunate that it's the opener and it's all downhill from there. It's fine.

A hell of a debut album. Gorillaz rule, and this album is not just great, it changed the game. Gorillaz had so much influence over music in the 2000s that the album deserves a place in a museum. Best track for me is, sorry to be basic, Clint Eastwood, but Tomorrow Comes Today and 19-2000 are close behind. There's a lot of good musical experimentation here, give it a listen.

A damn well done live album. This got me thinking more musicians should play prisons these days. But more than the cool setting, it's a great showcase of Johnny Cash's live work. He was such a great performer and songwriter. His banter with the inmate crowd here and there is so natural, and his music as always is great.

Right off the bat this album gets to a... Striking and unique start. I've heard that Kate Bush music was a bit weird, but this was a surprise. It's not like any other music I know, and reading that it's considered her most experimental album makes a lot of sense. I'm not sure how exactly I feel on it just yet. It's well made, and it's not unpleasant. But it's hard to get past how weird the music is. After listening to the album again and thinking on it, this is good. It's not really my thing but I appreciate the weird, there needs to be someone making weird music and I am glad that someone as good as Kate Bush is making it.

I liked the other Dusty album I listened to, but this... I dunno, it just didn't do much for me. Maybe because the songs were largely covers, and I have heard the originals and like them more. Dusty still is a great singer, but this one just doesn't work for me.

This was great. The mix of different rock genres works great on this album, with elements of rockabilly, punk, and classic 60s style rock. Elvis Costello has a damn good voice for this and the instrumentation is on point.

I enjoyed this, but probably not as much as I thought I would. It's good music, well written and well sang. Elvis was a heck of a performer. But I dunno, something didn't entirely click with this album. It was good, but not phenomenal.

Especially after learning about Nick Drake's story, I don't know what it says about me that a lot of this album speaks to me. It's kind of heartbreaking how beautiful some of these tracks are. I feel like it can be a soundtrack to my lower moments, as weird as that may be. Favorite track would be "From the Morning," with its hopeful nature of taking the good with the bad in life.

This is cool, it's not music I'm used to, but the mix of styles really works and makes this album stand out. The lyrics are well written and the beats are mostly striking and pretty damn good. I found my favorite tracks coming in the back half of the album, but maybe I was also a bit jarred by the mix of styles at first. Nonetheless, good album.

This was very good but for some reason it doesn't hit with me the same as some other albums in this era and genre. I like Nina's voice, and the songwriting is beautifully done, but I think the music just doesn't totally appeal to me for some reason. She's still getting 4 stars though, she's a powerful presence.

This is a great bit of fun, if mambo is up your alley this is a must listen. This had me dancing around my apartment (and I can't dance). Great times

Another album to make me wish I'd listened to more Amy when she was with us. She blends so many different styles in a lovely mix, and her songwriting is honest and, well, frank. It's a very good collection of songs.

I've heard a lot of good about the Talking Heads, and I did enjoy most of this album. That said, I did not love it, and I don't think I'll be listening to it again. It's competently made and mostly sounds good. But some of it just doesn't do much for me.

This isn't bad. But it's not for me. The genre of rave music isn't really my thing and while I don't dislike this, it's not an album I'm keen to listen to again.

This was cool, and a pretty good blues album. You can feel the soul coming through even if you don't speak Malian, and the instruments work is well done. I feel like I'd love to hear this music in a movie.

An excellent rock album. Little Richard was the ultimate old rock n roll performer, with an energy that couldn't be matched. This album is a damn good time in 12 quick songs that never wear out their welcome.

It's good rock and roll, but I dunno, something about it didn't totally stick with me. I think I've been spoiled listening to amazing rock albums over the years and maybe this one didn't feel as impressive? Maybe I was over hyped and was expecting a life changer? I dunno. But it's still good.

The Beatles' most chaotic album, and one of their best. There's definitely some weird stuff on here but it's all damn well written and exceptionally well played. The weirder stuff is also mostly outnumbered by the good here, with the best being the opener Back in the USSR, the odd but fun Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da, and the barn burning later track Helter Skelter (which I wish had been the closing track). Great album.

Like the previous Roxy Music album, it's well made, but it doesn't stand out much for me. I enjoyed it but I don't think I'll be seeking it out.

This is alright. It's fairly well made 70 alternative rock, but it doesn't really connect with me. I don't know why, but it might be the disparate styles across the album. It felt somewhat randomly assembled and I just don't get it. It's decent, but maybe just not for me.

This album is a big contribution to me having tinnitus now, from listening to it blaring in my headphones so much. It's still a great album, one of the most quintessential metal albums ever. On a more recent and critical listen, I wish they balanced out the songs more, as the front half of the album is so loaded but the back half, especially the last three songs, aren't as impressive. Still, it is a headbanging good time with probably the best opening track to any album ever.

This was... Good. But I got this album hyped up to heck for me, saying it's legendary and influential. I can feel the influence it has on alt rock, grunge, etc. but I just kinda hear it and go, "Oh, yeah this is pretty good." Maybe if I had heard it otherwise, without hype, my score would be higher.

This is a much more somber and dark affair from R.E.M. that hits pretty well. I guess in the state of the world today, the somber music kind of feels validating. It's very well made too, and the brighter moments aren't absent. Man on The Moon is on this album, after all. Probably my favorite songs are Everybody Hurts, Drive, Man on the Moon, and Nightswimming.

This was alright for Electronic. I usually find this genre to be mostly not for me, and some of the things I don't have interest in were on this album. The beats were not too high-energy (for me, a good thing), but they sometimes verged on forgettable or boring. There are a couple of good songs here though. Drop the Pressure and In My Arms we're both good times. I just wish they weren't the main bright spots. But then again, I'm not really an electronic person.

Yeah, psychedelic rock isn't really my genre. This isn't bad but it's clearly for an audience I'm not in. The songs either sound weird for my tastes, or they start off good and then drag on too long. For psych rock and space rock fans, this is a pretty good one. For anyone else, it won't change your mind.

Ah, what a great album. It automatically gets a high rating for having my favorite song by the man, I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man. The songs are all very well composed and played, with some seeming like Prince is just showing off how damn good he is. It's good, then, that he's REALLY good.

Good album. I don't know what else to say, it's just some good old rock music.

Ah, that's some good outlaw country. It's well written, rougher in sound, and Willie has a great voice. Favorite track probably is the title track, Red Headed Stranger, followed closely by Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.

This is interesting. Some of these songs are like a prototype of heavy metal, with the heavier and grittier guitar sounds. That said, being a prototype, it isn't totally there, and some of it sounds a bit samey. The overall blues rock isn't bad, though, and it's interesting to hear seeds that would grow into heavy metal later.

This is a more palatable post-punk album than Sulk by The Associates. There's more recognizable punk stylings and it's... Well, it's listenable, and fun.

It's a fine album but I don't think I can really get into Randy Newman's music. He's a good songwriter and musician, but I find his voice too goofy to take seriously and his style of music doesn't totally work for me.

Is this the greatest masterpiece the legend Isaac Hayes ever made? I dunno if it totally surpasses the glory of Chocolate Salty Balls, but it's still great. It's a record I'd put on to introduce Isaac Hayes's music to someone. Rest in Peace to a Legend

It's not my favorite Smiths album but it's still The Smiths. Unique writing and lyrics that feel dreamlike to listen to, with pleasant instrumentals. Morrissey is still a piece of garbage, though.

My first thoughts listening to this album were: "Wow, someone in this band listened to a lot of MGMT but didn't understand what made it good." There's some interesting sounds here but it's not all connecting for me. I get it's experimental, and not every experiment will be successful. The stuff that's good is fewer and farther between than the stuff that's just weird.

Not my favorite Van Morrison but it's a good Van Morrison. Melodic, well written, and the man has a good voice.

This is an interesting album, combining sounds from various parts of the world. I like how everything feels like it actually goes together, but just never was before. Maybe that's not totally accurate but there are a lot of elements here which sound awesome played together.

A great, moody album. Maybe moody isn't the right word but the somber feeling that communicates the pressure of depression, it's expertly portrayed on this album. It all sounds excellent, and the album is an introspective one without being too sad to listen to.

A beautiful album that transports me back 25 years. It's a delightful blend of piano and guitar on each song, and Chris Martin's voice compliments the music perfectly. Any of Coldplay's first three albums are gonna get a 5 out of 5.

This is a pretty cool sounding album, it's decently written and is just some good alt rock

Pantera are a band I never cared much for, but it'd be hard for me to argue that the instruments don't sound kickass. I never got behind the singer's voice, though, it honestly brings it down quite a bit for me. If you want an album that typifies Pantera, this is probably the album. For me, though, there's loads of much better metal bands and albums.

A beautiful and distinct somber affair that remains recognizably Beach Boys. The music is very well composed and the lyrics are introspective and darker. It's not what you'd expect from the Beach Boys, but it's a really good album.

An excellent album. Beautiful mixes, poetic lyrics, and great vocals by Frank Ocean. It's a great time, and one I listened to front to back twice.

It's good, but I don't think Talking Heads are totally my thing. This album has Psycho Killer, which is good, but the other ones were mostly just alright. Nothing on this album is bad, mind you, just not quite as good as this band had been hyped to me.

It's a live album. It's fine, but I have the same problem I usually do with live albums. Either a live album sounds not as good as the studio record (and not as good as if you were there, either), or it sounds the same as the studio versions of the songs (in which case you're essentially just listening to a playlist). This is the latter. There's nothing inherently wrong with it but aside from crowd applause occasionally, you wouldn't even know it was live. It's not bad at all, just not notable.

Eh. It's an electronic album, so... Still not really my thing. It isn't changing my mind on my issues with electronic. Jump n Shout is fun, at least.

Top 10 albums ever made. Maybe top 5. Maybe even top 3. This is some of the greatest, most beautiful music I have ever heard, and Dreams in particular is one of my favorite songs of all time.

It's pretty good despite not being my genre exactly. It's some pretty good jazzy rock, but I don't think I can pick out a song as particularly great.

It has Superstition on it. That alone gets it a high score. Stevie is one of the greatest funk and soul artists to have lived and this album is a wonderful trip.

It's some good 60s rock, and very atmospheric.

I like it but not as much as some of the other Cure songs I have heard. It's a more somber affair, it sounds like, and it doesn't really click with me at this time. Maybe a reevaluation later will make my opinion more favorable. For now though, it's alright.

This is almost literally hold music or elevator music. And it probably says something about me getting older that... I actually quite like it. It's soothing and very well made, and it's really good for focusing or background noise.

Great album, not much else to say. Some damn good alt rock from the 90s, and just overall a total banger.

It's a live album, which I'm not a fan of. But more importantly, it's James Brown. The man can make doing your laundry fun. And every part of the performance is damn perfect, the instruments, the vocals, it's all good.

Great rap album by one of the greatest groups of all time. This one has some awesome 90s beats and the lyrics are in your face and well written.

A very fun album of upbeat poppy rock songs. I don't think I listened to a ton of The Go-Gos but this is a great album and it makes me want to hear more. Obviously "Our Lips Are Sealed" is a classic but I also very much enjoyed "Lust to Love" and "We Got the Beat"

I don't know why I never expected a Christina Aguilera album to be here, and I don't know why I didn't expect to enjoy it so much. It's a VERY well put together album, with clear influences from pop, jazz, R&B, and swing albums. It's a delightful listen.

Some more classic 90s hip hop. Classic beats and rhymes by Q-Tip and Phife. It's got some great lyrics that mix profound social commentary with clever humor and wordplay. Definitely a must-hear for old school hip hop fans.

More sweet singing and beautiful songwriting from Joni. That said, I don't think I like this album as much as the other Joni album I listened to through this project, Court and Spark. There's something missing for me from the earlier parts of the album, I think. The back half of the album is excellent though.

Kickass album that starts off with a bang and doesn't let up. There's loads of great songs here: Gotta Get Away, Self Esteem, and of course Come Out And Play (which was the first Offspring song I ever heard). The album is very well constructed with just the right amount of not-polished. It still feels scrappy and indie, which adds to its appeal.

I have mixed feelings on U2, but this is a pretty good album, from before they fully became the music of soccer moms. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" and "With or Without You" are the standouts, but "Where The Streets Have No Name" is probably my favorite.

It's a very atmospheric album, and the instrumentation and the lyrics are quite nice. This isn't my usual type of music, though. And while I enjoy it fine enough, I don't see myself coming back to it much. It feels like a very somber album that would be good for low moments.

This album starts off with Sympathy for the Devil. That alone gets it a high score. But it also makes it a tough act to follow. The rest of the album is good, but none of it measures up to one of the greatest songs of all time.

Classic blues, in fact if I were to recommend a quintessential blues album I'd probably go for this one.

Pretty good 70s rock. I'd never heard of these guys before but I enjoyed listening to them on this cold, rainy day. It feels like early Queen, in a good way.

Some very interesting and vibrant 70s British rock music. This is a pretty damn good album, and not one I expected from 10cc, who I only previously heard a few songs from.

This was a really fun surprise. It's a blues rock album from a Scottish band, and it kicks off to a great start and keeps the energy up the whole way through, and it doesn't outstay its welcome. A rocking good time

Atmospheric, diversely colorful, and pleasant to listen to. I don't like most electronic music but it's nice to hear one that has a vibe of a movie soundtrack. It feels like the songs are telling a story.

This is a beautiful album and it makes me wonder why disco died. From the very first notes on the opening track (and my favorite), "He's the Greatest Dancer," the groove is in and it does not leave. It's an album that makes me years for a genre that died years before I came into the world.

I didn't dislike this as much as I thought I would. Post-hardcore (good gosh there's too many genres) is a flavor of music I don't really care much for. But the harder punk elements and dirty production mixed with some more palatable. That said, I hesitate to say I like it. It's just not really for me. It's a fine 3/5.

Eric Clapton is a hell of a guitarist (almost more than he is a racist twit). But this wasn't an album I'd say is his finest work. It's good, don't get me wrong. But I have heard better from him, and honestly I found myself not realizing a new song had started a couple times.

Look, I understand the influence The Prodigy had on music. But they're still an electronic group and it's just not really for me. Lots of electronic music sounds repetitive and these tracks, while well produced, are no exception.

Awesome. Vibrant, grooving, catchy. And most of all, fun.

Amazing album, especially considering that Sting and Stewart Copeland actually fought during the making of it. There's only one thing that can keep it from 5 stars, and that is... Mother. What the heck was that? It's so jarring, coming in the middle of an outstanding album, and so completely unlike any other Police song. If you take it out, the rating would probably be 6 stars out of 5. It doesn't totally ruin the album, but dangit Andy, you brought the rating down.

Classic Dylan. Like A Rolling Stone is an overplayed song but there's a very good reason why: it's great. I think Tom Thumb's Blues and Desolation Row are my other two favorite tracks, but this is just a damn good album from front to back.

Some damn good 90s Brit pop rock. Interesting songwriting and great instrumentation are abound in this album.

Probably Taylor's best album she's ever made. And that's completely un-ironic, this is a good album. It's got some of her best and most thoughtful songwriting and a very atmospheric instrumentation. Especially along with Folklore, it's a lovely listen. Honestly it makes most of the rest of her output a bit disappointing, knowing she can do work this good when she really wants to. But for what it is, it's a good pop folk album.

Some classic 70s rock, and a damn fun album overall. Just What I Needed is gonna be played in commercials until the end of time, and it still is great. Sadly not every song is on that level, but it's a lot of fun to listen to nonetheless.

Elton John can do no wrong musically. Tiny Dancer is the standout hit from this album but each song is an excellently constructed trip. The title track is also excellent, but my favorite is probably Rotten Peaches. Just a great album.

Killer album (not to be confused with the album after it, Killers). Early Maiden is a bit of a different experience from the more polished and epic works of the Bruce Dickinson era, but there's a real kick and even charm in their first album, grungy sounding as it may be. Paul Di'Anno is a great singer, and the metal is indeed heavy. Favorite track would probably be Charlotte the Harlot, but the dark and kickass instrumental track Transylvania is a great one too.

Ah, some beautiful hip hop work. Is this Jay's best work ever? Damn, it might be. It's smooth and soulful with incredible bars. Probably my favorite track is Heart of the City. Fitting that the best produced track came from a young and hungry Kanye West. But even with production from some of the best in the industry (including Timbaland and Bink), Jay still owns the spotlight here.

I don't think I want a gift of any kind from Phil Spector. It's a shame, cuz these are some classic Christmas songs from some of the greatest R&B soul artists of the time.

It's... Weird. It feels anti melodic, and I can't really get used to Björk's voice. It's not awful but I don't think I can choose out any track that I really enjoyed. I always heard that Björk was a bit out there but, dang man, I didn't realize it was like that.

Ah, some beautiful classic country. Right from the first notes on the title and opening track, Dolly hits everything right. Dolly is a master musical storyteller, and each lyric puts you right there with her. It's great lyrics with great singing and some fitting guitar.

WHO'S HOUSE? RUN'S HOUSE! Run-DMC rules, and this album has two of their best songs ever (Walk this Way, and Tricky). It's great hip hop and the beats especially are awesome. A big recommend.

Not really for me. It's got some good early 80s synth beats and it's very dreamlike and atmospheric, but it doesn't speak to me, and the lyrics and vocals don't sound nearly as good.

David Bowie's music can do no wrong. This album is one of my favorites of his. The songwriting, the acoustic pop, Bowie's voice, they're all fitting together great.

What a beautiful album. Stevie does great work, with groovy, soulful, and at times even haunting sounds all coming together artfully.

Deep Purple are a quintessential rock band, and this album feels like a portal to the 70s. It's got sweet guitar riffs and other instrumentation that enhances the whole sound. I'm not sure I'd say it's 5 stars though. I dunno, some parts of the album, while skillfully made, just didn't really hit as much with me as others. It is still very much worth your time.

This is a fun album. The music is like slower punk music, and it reminds me of a coming-of-age movie. Some of the songs blended together a bit but it's overall a very well made punk album with great songwriting that is easy to listen to.

As someone who hadn't listened to much Hole ever before (partly due to ignorance and partly due to an irrational avoidance of Courtney Love), this was a very pleasant surprise. The album kicks off with a high power title track, and the great instrumentation and lyrics carry on through the rest of the album. My favorite track is probably Reasons to be Beautiful, but there are a fair few great songs on there. Hole is still a stupid name for a band, though.

Hell yeah, this album rules. Half of this album is high-power and incredibly memorable tracks, and it ends with the absolute barn-burner Free Bird. The music rocks hard, and the group's (arguably) best-known song isn't even on it. Free Bird, Tuesday's Gone, Simple Man, and Gimme Three Steps are great songs that make up for some of the less standout tracks in the middle.

It's alright. It has the hit Once in a Lifetime, but the rest of the album... I dunno, it didn't really connect with me. A fair few tracks start out good but then become repetitive or go on a bit too long. I might just not be a Talking Heads guy.

Some damn good rock music. The songwriting has always been strong with the Pixies, and their guitar riffs rock. Probably my favorite song is Here Comes Your Man, followed by Wave of Mutilation.

This was a cool surprise. I had never heard of this band before but the music was well composed and performed, and everything mixed together excellently. I was really impressed, especially having gone in with no expectations.

I completely forgot that Queen Latifah Made music. And it's pretty damn good at that, what the heck? It's a good piece of late 80s hip hop. It's also got a few feminist anthems, most notably Ladies First. There are a couple of tracks I don't vibe with quite as much as the others. But it's a good debut album, and it makes Queen Latifah's fame make much more sense.

Possibly the finest Rush album. Each song rules and stays just as long as it needs to, even when it's 11 minutes. Insanely creative and sonically awesome, and absolutely worth a listen

Not my favorite Doors album but a good one nonetheless. It's a more low key and grooving affair than what I like most about the Doors. The title track is great but I think my favorite track is Love Her Madly.

A fantastic album. Don't let Seven Nation Army outshine the rest of the album, because there's a lot of bangers on here. Jack White is a fantastic musician and songwriter, and Meg White is (in my opinion) not appreciated enough as a drummer. Outside of the most known track, I'd say my favorites are Black Math, I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself, and the Hardest Button to Button.

Underwhelming. I've heard some other songs by Massive Attack, and I liked them. But the album just doesn't hit with me at all. It doesn't stand out, it doesn't appeal, it just feels like background noise to me. The beats are sometimes pleasant but they don't build to anything. It isn't god awful, but it's going to be forgotten as soon as I move on to another album.

This kicks ass. I love some good 70s rock and this is great. Just a great thing to blast through your speakers while you drive down the highway. Highly recommend.

Neil Young is a great songwriter and it really shines through on this album. Heart of Gold and Old Man are my favorite tracks. Sadly not all the tracks hit like they do, but the album is really good nonetheless.

It's not the best Rolling Stones album but just about any Rolling Stones album is still great. It starts off with the strongest track, Paint It Black. Which does mean the rest of the album is downhill from there. Good thing that the downhill isn't steep, and it's packed with good songs.

A beautiful album. I hadn't heard of this artist before but they're a great songwriter, and the music is striking and very pleasant. There's no song that I think brings the album down, and the vibe is like a lounge singer in some ways. My favorite track is probably Fistful of Love, but they're all great sounding tracks. The only demerit I can come up with is, I don't see myself coming back to this album unless I'm in a particular mood. It doesn't feel like one I can just throw on. But what it is, is a thoughtful, haunting, and pretty album.

One of my favorite albums of all time. So many bangers on this album, with fantastic instrumentation and singing, and the songwriting by Jim Steinman is some of the best ever done. Every song feels like an epic journey, and nothing feels half-assed. It's a rock-operatic masterpiece from start to finish.

This was a very pleasant discovery for me, as I hadn't heard of Erykah Bad before. It's lovely to hear her modern soul, from the singing to the production. Favorite tracks probably are In Love With You and Didn't Cha Know.

It's jazz, so I'm automatically not a huge fan. But it is Miles, so it's some great jazz. I think with jazz especially it is easy to get lost in the notes. They are melodic but flying at you a million times a second. It's a well done composition but it's hard for me to really say I enjoy it. It is, for me, very good background noise.

It's easy to rate this high when it has one of my favorite songs of all time opening the album. And while it's hard to follow Gimme Shelter, the album does a great job, and it perfectly ends things with You Can't Always Get What You Want. Excellent album.

Okay this is... A bit out there. Although not unpleasant. It's a weird artistic kind of glam/pop/rock-ish sound that blends together in an interesting way. I don't know if I'd seek it out but I'd say it's a good listen for what it is.

Not the best Bob Dylan, but even if it was bad (which it isn't), bad Dylan is still pretty good. I had nice time listening to it.

This is good, it's a lovely sounding taste of Cuban music and it really transports you to Havana in the 1990s. Even an uncultured gringo like me can really dig this.

It's a great Dylan album, one of his best.

Oh I like this a lot. I've got a soft spot for old time rock and roll, even if it was about 40 years before my time. Fats Domino is also a hell of a stage name, on top of being a great musician. I highly recommend.

I... Don't like this. I don't know exactly why but it just all feels wrong. The instrumentation is ugly and the vocals aren't much prettier. At first it just felt like random noise. Looking into the story of the album (and, well, the name), I guess it does make sense why it sounds the way it does. It's about ugly crimes. But still, this doesn't appeal to me.

This is... Hmm. I don't dislike it. It's got some cool musical ideas, but I dunno. Something about it doesn't click with me. Maybe it's less melodic than what I'm used to. Maybe I should give it another chance. But for now it's not bad, not great.

Man I wish I had heard of this when it came out. Kid me would have loved this. And it is a real treat to listen to. It's a diverse set of hip hop and rock tracks and they're all smooth as butter. This should be Pharrell's lasting legacy instead of Blurred Lines and Happy. Love this album.

This album is probably the best Stooges/Iggy Pop album, but I dunno, I might not be the biggest Iggy Pop fan. It's a fun album but nothing really reached out and grabbed me, y'know? Still good though.

Probably my favorite Doors album. It's rocking, grooving, well composed and greatly performed. As a side note, a friend of mine described The Doors as clown rock music and that made me chuckle. Anyway, excellent album.

Second favorite The Doors album, this has some excellent tunes on it. Highlights for me are Roadhouse Blues, Indian Summer, and one of my favorite The Doors songs, Peace Frog. Not a single dud on the entire album. Absolutely worth a listen.

It's a very strong debut album for Lenny Kravitz, and it's overall a great listening experience. It's got elements of soul and blues and old school rock that blend well together. Wikipedia labels this as psychedelic rock but I didn't totally get that impression aside from some Hendrix-esque riffs. I do think a few songs go on a bit too long, maybe that's a psych rock element.

There's a real appeal to this album, it's some really good 60s rock, with some good writing and the songs go for just as long as they should. But it's not an album that grabbed my attention. I might give it another listen but I wouldn't seek it out. It's good, still.

This is pretty good. I remember hearing Arcade Fire be hyped up over the years, but I never listened to them. This is a good album, and I can see why a lot of people love them. I probably would call this "the favorite band/album of the protagonist in a 2010s coming of age movie," if that makes sense. I wouldn't say I love it. But it's a very enjoyable listen. Favorite track would probably be Keep the Car Running.

Not the album I would use to introduce someone to Radiohead. This album is messier and less pleasant to me than In Rainbows, the other album I've had on this list so far. Not to say there's not any good in there. Myxomatosis and There There are both good, and the stuff in between is... Alright. But they've made better before and since this album.

It's some lovely jazz that I quite enjoyed. Not much more to say, sadly, as I'm still not the biggest jazz person.

Just like the most famous track, this album is smooooooooooth. It's a great listen, Sade Adu has a great voice and the instrumentals take you to a beautiful place in the 80s. Not every track is as good as Smooth Operator, but still. Highly recommend.

Half of these songs had me thinking it was unconventional but decent experimental rock. Several others had me wondering what the hell I was listening to. It's more than a bit weird. I like that.

It's a live album but it's also some damn good blues. That's what you get with B.B. King. As I've mentioned, I don't much care for live albums but I did still enjoy this one for the pure bluesiness.

It's very pretty and well done songwriting and singing. Fiona Apple is one of those "Your favorite singer's favorite singer," types. And there's good reason for that.

This is a well produced album. I'm loving the 90s synth beats. The songwriting is also quite nice. I'm not the biggest fan of the singer's voice, but I can get over that.

Not the best ABBA album. But it's still a good album. It's got a darker, more somber feel to everything, from the instrumentals to the album art. It's darkly beautiful.

Some fun 60s rock, but I don't feel like there was a standout track that sets it apart from other 60s rock.

One of the greatest albums of all time, maybe? How the hell did Prince manage to put so much in there without it feeling like too much? Despite all the directions this album goes musically it still feels focused.

Not bad but also there's not anything particularly noteworthy about it. There are a couple of good songs here but the majority of this album is just kind of boring. I'd probably say my favorite track is I'm The Man Who Loves You. Again, this album isn't bad, just nothing special.

It's grooving, it's smooth, it's Elvis. I'm not even a massive Elvis fan and I enjoyed this a lot. Worth a listen when you just want something pleasant to hear for a while.

I understand that this band was a massive influence on rock and metal to come, but I dunno. I just was not feeling this album. The music was fine, it was competent and mostly sounded good. But I just did not connect with the songs. The second song is an 8 minute long affair of the singer speaking barely audibly while the band plays the same few notes over and over. A friend of mine called this album fantastic, and I'm sorry but I don't see it. 3 stars is probably being a bit generous but I'm keeping it that way for now.

A lot of fun 60s rock on this album here. Each song is short, well played, and good. I'm Not Your Stepping Stone is probably my favorite track on this album. It's not mind-blowingly fantastic but it's a good time.

Not my usual choice of music but it's still a good album. Smooth grooving riffs all throughout.

Some fun old punk, with some classic songs on there. Probably not my go-to for classic punk but it's still a good listen.

It's fine, and quite impressive with the story leading up to its creation. But for my ears, it feels unfocused and ramble-y. It's not bad instrumentation but it's all just... Weird.

This was fun. I like the sound of the sitar but especially liked the covers of Jumpin Jack Flash and Light My Fire. Give it a go, it didn't blow me away but I liked this quite a bit.

Live album, automatically a demerit. But I love Cheap Trick, and what's more, this has one of the best versions of a song I love, I Want You To Want Me. It's a fun time despite the problems I have with live albums.

A lovely, well composed album. I wonder if I wasn't in the totally right headspace for it, I don't know if I got the same thing out of it that others have. I could feel the themes of wanting more and alienation coming through the lyrics, and the music is very well done. But still, it did not hit with me the way I maybe expected it to. Still great.

Nice album title, Frankie. And nice album too. I love just about every song on this album, it's such a nostalgic, comfortable, and romantic tone to the whole thing. Frank has a great voice as always, the band is on point, and it all comes together great.

Utterly fantastic. This is an album that feels fresh and unique no matter what time I listen to it, how many times, or what ever else comes out. Adele has one of the greatest voices I've ever heard of all time, the music all comes together perfectly and the songwriting is pure art.

Well that's an album cover that will haunt my nightmares. But as for the music? It's pretty good. It's not anything mind-blowing, but it's good rock music. I don't know if I can pick out a favorite, but as a whole it's a fine album.

It was short, and it was about love. Exactly what it says on the tin. The music itself was pretty well made and pleasant to listen to. Not something I'd write home about but I'd probably listen to some of these songs again.

Welcome to the Jungle is one of the greatest opening tracks to any album, ever. Perfect guitar playing and an awesome energetic song. The rest of the album, sadly, doesn't really match the opener. I find Sweet Child O' Mine to be a mostly overrated song with a kickass riff. But this album also has Paradise City on it, which guarantees it at least a 4 out 5.

Awesome debut album and an instant classic. This album is famous for using the Internet to drum up hype and especially for 2006 it's well deserved hype. Dancing Shoes is probably my favorite track but every one on here is a great time.

This was pretty fun and chill, I will admit. I'm not usually one for DJ albums but this was alright. However I will also add that after it ended, other songs auto-played and I had no idea that the album had finished, haha. Not sure if that's a demerit against the album. But I also can't really say I have a favorite track, as they all kinda blended together for me.

Sorry, Dude, I can't hate the Eagles. It's some damn good music and starts off with one of their best, Take it Easy. Not every song is nearly as good as that one but it's still good easy listening rock.

The underappreciated Jackson. This album kicks off with the utterly fantastic Rhythm Nation, and it overall keeps the energy up. Probably my favorite aside from Rhythm Nation is Escapade. It's just a great album by a fantastic R&B artist.

A good rock album, but for some reason it doesn't really connect with me. It's got great riffs and just some overall fun songs that sound good, but I dunno. It's not getting any lower than a 3 because I like the talent that went into it. But maybe I'm just not a big QotSA fan.

I liked this album quite a bit. I think the jazz I like the most makes me relax and think, and I feel like this is an album that does that for me. I can't pick out my favorite movement but it is a really good jazz piece.

I didn't start out loving this album, but it grew on me as it went on. It's very 90s sounding, and several songs felt like they wouldn't be out of place on a Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtrack. By the end I was having a fun time with this one. Recommend.

This is a good album. It feels a lot like something my dad would have listened to, and maybe I'm turning a bit into my dad. But a day after listening to it, I will admit I don't remember much of it aside from enjoying it.

This album has a legend status partly just on the album cover alone. I'm one of many who'd seen the cover and never listened to the album. I'm glad I did. It's a heavily atmospheric album that has some very good songwriting and instrumentation. I highly recommend listening with good headphones. While I liked it, though, I don't think it totally lived up to the hype I imagined it having. It's a good album nonetheless, though.

Great album. Chris Cornell was an amazing vocalist and a damn good songwriter, and this album especially shines. It has the main hit Black Hole Sun but also my other favorites, Spoonman and Fell on Black Days.

Early Public Enemy is never getting anything lower than a 4. This is a pretty good trip back to old school hip hop. That said though my first thought was that the original version of Bring the Noise, while good, is not as the later remixed version with Anthrax. I was surprised to hear how... Held back the production feels on this album. Maybe it's an old rap thing, but it feels like all the instrumentals on these tracks could go a bit harder. Chuck's verses full of social commentary are great as always though. I don't think I like it as much as the other Public Enemy albums I've heard, but hearing where they started to hit their stride is really cool.

This is the album that gets the hype for the ultimate Unplugged performance. And it is pretty damn good. It's neat to hear Kurt interact with the crowd, even minimally. Pennyroyal Tea is an especially emotional and poetic song that Kurt performs by himself. And other favorite tracks of mine include Lake of Fire and Something In The Way. This whole album feels bittersweet (knowing what would happen not too long after) and is very well performed. It's a great example of the Unplugged format.

This was interesting. I can't say I loved it but I can say it's quite pleasant. It kinda sounds psych-groovy-slightly-rockish. I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would, going in blind. I can somewhat recommend. But I probably won't listen to it again.

Not my favorite Prince album but Prince has no bad albums. The title track is probably my favorite, working great on its own and as an opener.

A beautiful album by two great artists who just couldn't get along. It having The Boxer on here ensures a score of 4. Cecilia is probably my second favorite track on the album.

I had never heard these songs from Depeche Mode (filthy casual that I am) before, and I'm quite impressed. Never Let Me Down Again and Strangelove especially are very good songs that are almost better than Personal Jesus or Enjoy the Silence. I think the synths on this album are especially standout, compared to the other Depeche Mode album. This album has a heavy and great atmosphere about it.

This wasn't very hardcore. And it was not impressive to me. It wasn't anything bad, it was just unremarkable and not what I expected from the title. The title track does have a nice build to it and a good finale, but the rest of the album doesn't really match its quality.

Not impressed. It's not bad, but it doesn't feel like anything particularly special to me. There's a bit on the Wikipedia page for this album that says the band produced it themselves and that recording only took about 2 weeks, and I'll just say that it certainly sounds like it. It doesn't all come together to make a good whole work for me.

The opening (and title) track having Carlos Santana on guitar is a great way to kick things off. Sadly I think aside from the coolness of the blues the album doesn't do much for me. I'll still give it a 4 for being a cool blues album from the last 40 years, but it's not got that greatness to it.

Absolute banger of an album. All Killer, no filler (pun intended, I regret nothing). Every song on this album rules, especially the always-popular Mr. Brightside, the smash Somebody Told Me, and my favorite song on the album, Smile Like You Mean It. Even the back half of the album is full of good tracks, and Glamorous Indie Rock And Roll is a great closer. All-timer of an album, this is.

It sounds like an older video game soundtrack, with some occasional light German vocals. It is pretty cool and good, but it doesn't strike me as fantastic, I guess.

A great classic country album. Each song tells a good story, and John Prince's voice and guitar are great for each one. I miss this kind of country, even if I wasn't around when it was happening. I love it when a song tells a story .

I really liked this. It has a very 60s sound (for an album from the 80s) and a nature theme running through the album that I dig. Going into it I had no expectations and the album won me over pretty well. Recommend!

This was an enjoyable album but it didn't really hit like a fantastic album for me. I'm not sure why. The songs are well written and played. But it's just kinda good, rather than great.

One of the greatest albums of all time, no question. The two openers (Baba O'Riley and Bargain) and two closers (Behind Blue Eyes and Won't Get Fooled Again) are, by themselves, some of best songs ever. Is it the greatest The Who album? Somehow, for me, still not quite there (nothing can beat Quadrophenia in my eyes), but it's a damn close second for me, and it's hands down one of the best albums you'll listen to in your life.

It's a beautiful album. There's nothing quite like Paul Simon's songwriting, and especially here. Beautiful instrumentals go hand in hand with the dark storytelling in the lyrics. The album feels like a walk through a lush garden on a dark and cloudy day. My favorite track is probably Flowers Never Bend With the rainfall, with The Dangling Conversation being a close second. I hadn't heard this album before but it might be Simon and Garfunkel's best work. It's a masterpiece.

I dare say this doesn't sound like the Lord taught them these songs at all. But it does sound good, whomever taught them these songs. It's some good old fashioned garage rock with a bit of punk. It's not my favorite music or a particularly outstanding one but it is a fun album to put on to just rock out for a bit.

It's not bad but I don't have any strong feelings towards it. It's decent enough psychedelic rock, the instrumentation and vocals are well done. But after the album finished I couldn't remember a song.

Creedence, up till Mardi Gras, produced albums that were great front to back. They're short, kickass, and well written and played. Bayou Country doesn't have my favorite Creedence songs, but it does have Proud Mary so it gets a 4 at least.

A more low key putting from Neil, and while I enjoy it enough it isn't my favorite work of his. That said, I find myself enjoying Revolution Blues and Ambulance Blues most off this album.

This is a live album, which I usually don't like much, but I think jazz is one where it works well. Sarah Vaughan has a lovely voice and the arrangements and lyrics are beautiful. I like the overall vibe; it was recorded in a 50s jazz club and it feels like it (in a good way).

This album has a cool garage rock feel to it which I quite dig. The only time I heard of Kings of Leon before this was when Use Somebody was all over the radio. While I liked that song, I like the more raw sound this album has. It's got me nostalgic for the garage shows I'd go to. The Bucket is probably my favorite song from the album but there are a fair few other bangers.

Aw this is beautiful. Elements of rock, pop, blues, and country, all combined into a great package. Raitt has a fantastic voice, and right from the first notes on the opening track I was hooked. This is a great piece of the 80s, and I loved it.

This is interesting. I have a soft spot for music with a "homemade" sort of feel, and this ticks that box. The songs being so short makes the album feel pretty diverse and fast paced, and the sound is grungy (but not grunge) and DIY. It's a fun listen for me. Maybe not for everyone, but for me.

Absolute banger of an album. Bruce does no wrong. The title track is legendary of course, but two of my other favorites of Bruce's are here: Dancing in the Dark, and Glory Days. If you somehow never heard Bruce before, this is a great showcase of some of his finest work.

I'm not generally a reggae guy, but this album was a very nice listen for me. There's a real feeling of relaxation that comes from listening to Bob Marley sing and the instrumentation on these songs. I still don't think I'm too big on reggae but this was very pleasant for what it was.

It's fine, but it hasn't got anything that I really like or love or will remember for a while. It still sounds good enough to get a 3/5. But it doesn't impress me much.

This album was quite a bit of fun, albeit not very remarkable. I think I enjoyed the instrumentation and beats more than anything. Maybe I didn't pay enough attention but it felt to me like some very well-made background noise.

A live album but a pretty damn fun one. There's some killer riffs and tracks here, and the energy of the live performance comes through the audio as well.

Even if it feels like an odd one out from the Fleetwood Mac discography, it's still a Fleetwood Mac album. I can't think of a track that really stood out as best but the music quality is still there.

The very fact that Father and Son are on here guarantees it a 5 star rating. Damn, there's so much emotion coming through this whole album. It's not a listen-every-day album for me because it generally gets me to cry, but it is a very good album.

This album gets off to a great start with Stolen Car, which is a high energy song with great instrumentation and lyrics. The rest of the album, though... It's not bad at all, just feels kind of underwhelming after that. I think I would like it a bit more with the tracks rearranged so Stolen Car gets a bit more build. That said, the writing and singing I this album is all still very good.

Kick. Ass. Starts off with the amazing Highway Star, so it's guaranteed at least a 4 stars for that alone. Smoke on the Water is the other most well known track but there are no slouches on this record. Big hell yeah of 70s rock.

For me the biggest star on this album is the production. It's got pinnacle 90s hip hop beats, and they quite frankly outshine even Snoop's best lyrics on the album. Not to say that his rapping is bad, though. If you like 90s rap this a great one for you.

Even if I'm not a disco man, I can't rate Earth Wind & Fire lower than 4. This album is a funky good time.

Ah, beautiful. The Temptations have made lovely music through the decades, and while this album isn't my favorite it's a good one, especially with the classic Papa Was A Rolling Stone.

This album was a bit weird. There were some tunes I liked but which were cut into by strange musical decisions or lyrics. I can't say the album is bad, in fact in some ways I think it's pretty good. I can see some really good musical ideas in it, but it's not an album I'll be coming back to.

A somewhat somber but quite good rock album. The instrumentation particularly shines and stands out despite being a more minimalist album, and the lyrics are hauntingly well done. I don't think I completely connected with this though, so it's going to come up shy of 5 stars.

This was a fun listen. The instrumentation really shines (and not just because I can't understand any Brazilian Portuguese lyrics) and for me it's just a really cool sonic trip to that part of the world.

CLASSIC. Bruce's songwriting is always killer and this is the album where it finally hit with audiences. For good reason too. The title track and Thunder Road alone are enough to guarantee at least 4 stars. And the rest of the album is no slouch either.

Oh this is nice. Starting off with a wonderful 15-minute number in Chameleon, it's a beautifully played set of jazzy, funky tracks. I personally kinda wish it had ended with Sly instead of the lower-energy, more thoughtful Vein Melter, but this was still a very enjoyable jazz album.

Oh this is a very pleasant discovery for me. I had never heard of this band before but I loved every track on the album. It's a really cool orchestral pop rock, the lyrics are creative, and it's just really well made.

This was fun. There's a really fun garage-punk-band feel that reminds me of my friends' bands I'd go see back in the day. The instrumentation is the real star for me, as I can kind of take or leave the warbling lyrics. But this album as a whole is a lot of fun to listen to. And hearing the original Lake of Fire that Nirvana famously covered in their Unplugged performance is really neat.

Great music, shame it's made by a terrible person.

It's classic 90s rap, but if I'm being honest it's not his best work. It's a pillar of the genre but aside from Nuthin But a G Thang there's not a lot that's very memorable. The production is good, the flow and overall lyricism is good. But I don't like it as much as I do other albums of the time, or Dre's earlier or later work.

Oh hell yeah. Creedence always kicks ass, and this album is full of jams right from the first track all the way through. I think my favorite is Up Around the Bend, but also Heard it Through the Grapevine, Looking Out My Back Door, and Who'll Stop The Rain are all excellent.

Eh. U2 isn't a band I'm overly fond of to begin with. And while this album has two really good songs (One, and Mysterious Ways), it overall bounced off me. I think 3 stars is perfectly valid.

Raekwon is the weirdest rapper in the Wu Tang Clan, but he is an undeniably powerful rapper nonetheless. Especially with the help of my favorite Wu Tang member, Ghost face Killah, the tracks shine. It feels more like a duo album than a Raekwon album (probably by design). And though the beats aren't all standout, and Raekwon is... well, Raekwon, the lyricism is vivid and tells a story throughout every track.

Joni continues to show she's a great songwriter with a lovely voice. That said, I didn't like this one as much as I liked her other album I heard through this thing. I think the longer songs felt a bit dragged out, and at some point some songs started feeling like background noise rather than something I listen closely to. I may have to give it another listen to truly fairly assess it but for now it gets a 3 for me.

Carole King has a good voice, tells a great story through her songs, and has amazing instrumentation. I don't know what else to say other than I loved listening to this.

This was a good album, but... I don't know, I just didn't vibe with it as much as the other Hole album I heard through this. The instrumentation was there, Courtney Love's voice was good, the songwriting was fine, but I just didn't totally get into it.

This is a pleasant surprise. I lived through the Bro Country era and wondered if we'd see good modern country. Somehow this album completely passed me by, probably cuz I was jaded. But this is excellent. A few songs are unconventionally country but it's got some great music ideas and beautiful lyrics and singing. Give it a listen.

I dig this, quite a bit more than I thought I would. The instrumentation and production is particularly standout here, sounding distinctly 70s/80s in the best way. Funky, jazzy, groovy, smooth, all these words apply to this album. And while I'm not totally on board with Fagen's voice, I think it fits with the groove and the lyrics are well done. The title track, The Nightfly, especially is the perfect fit for all the elements coming together on the album.

The debut album of one of my favorite rappers. Lupe Fiasco comes up with creative lines and flows about interesting themes that fit perfectly in the beats for each track. If I'm being honest, I love this album but I think Lupe got better as he went on. You can hear the building blocks for what he pulls off on The Cool, Lasers, and Food & Liquor 2. That said, this album Kick Push is some classic fun, The Instrumental and The Cool are great, and Daydreamin' is probably my favorite song on the album. No skips anywhere, and it's overall an excellent 2000s rap album.

A fun album and band, but not one I'm overly crazy about. I had a good time listening to the punk instrumentation and fun vocals. That said, I can't see myself seeking this out in the future.

Ah, Aretha. The fact that this album has her covers of Respect and A Change is Gonna Come means this is getting at least 4 stars guaranteed. The rest of the songs except for the title track aren't quite as memorable but man does she deliver. It's Aretha.

The debut album from Sheryl Crow does not disappoint. There's a distinct 90s upbeat tone that comes through a lot of the instrumentation and singing, and especially for today's day and age that was welcome. The most successful single, All I Wanna Do, is the best track from the album and not all the tracks live up to that level, but I still very much enjoyed Leaving Las Vegas and Run, Baby, Run.

... Interesting. There's some folk qualities that I enjoy here. I think the strange but poetic lyrics fit well with the guitar, even if the guitar tries to avoid being melodic at times. It feels kinda intimate, like I'm at an open mic at a coffee shop. But then some weird moments hit me, and they're hard to describe but they do take me out of the vibe when it happens. I like this album, though, weird stuff and all.

This album is a fun example of what I like about new wave. It's got really good synths and interesting lyrics. I feel like this would be a perfect album for driving through a city at night.

It's well-made music that sounds nice overall, but I dunno if it's totally my vibe. The album has a great midway track in Wake Up (used in probably a thousand movie trailers and soundtracks), but the rest of the album doesn't wow me. I can't give it below a 3, but I struggle to justify giving it a 4.

Ah, nobody made hip hop like the Fugees. The tracks all have a lovely and unique arrangement of beats and samples, and the lyrical flows are unmatched. Of course Killing Me Softly With His Song and Ready or Not are fantastic tracks, but for another favorite of mine I'd say Fu-Gee-La or Zealots.

Rod is a good singer and songwriter, and I enjoyed this, but I dunno, it felt a little... Okay I'm not young but it felt like old people music. I'm sorry.

... Just yesterday this site gave me another Rod Stewart album and I called it, "Old people music," and now I get this the very next day. Did I upset someone? Anyway, again this music is good but it feels still just as old.

This album was a nice break from Rod Stewart (who I got two of in the previous days). And it was a sonically lovely trip to Western Africa. There's elements of what feels like jazz mixed into the Afrobeat, and I don't totally know how to describe it but it was beautiful to listen to. I'm not sure how often I'd seek it out, but it was a very pleasant listen.

A great early Beatles album. The first chord on the title track kicks off the album just right. That and Can't Buy Me Love are the highlights from this album, and while it isn't my favorite Beatles, it's just a really fun album.

This album kicked off with a "Oh that's what that song from that movie is," moment for me. This whole album is full of songs that sound quintessentially 60s, and I swear I've heard a few of them on period piece movie soundtracks. They're all damn good instrumental pieces.

A staple of 90s/2000s teens everywhere in America. But man this album is front loaded. The title hit, Crazy (which is my personal favorite), Sometimes, all of them are in the first half. Everything else falls quite a bit short of those songs, production- and lyric-wise. But the big hits, honestly, they're still good.

Ah, this is beautiful. I don't think I've heard much music like this. It feels more like a musical soundtrack than a standard pop album, with the epic synth orchestration and epic singing. I love it.

I'll be honest, it's not my favorite Marvin work. But the soul is still undeniably there. The production and Marvin's voice are strong and excellent. It's beautiful work, even if I can't fully connect with it.

This album... I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about it. I listened to part of it while I was a bit stressed out about something and it felt somewhat soothing. But it also doesn't really feel like something I'd listen to regularly. It kinda just came in at the right time. The music is well made with electronic and jazzy influences. Radiohead is still kind of hit or miss for me, though, and I don't know if this is a hit.

Another live album. It's The Who, and it's awesome, and therefore it gets 4 stars, but it's a live album and I'm not big on live albums.

I love this. This feminist pop punk (more emphasis on punk) is something I wish I knew about when I was a kid. The songs are so much fun and written so well. Some of the songs on the latter half of the album aren't as catchy as the first half (I especially like Deceptacon and Hot Topic, which open the album), but it's a good time throughout nonetheless.

At the time this album released, if I remember right, we didn't know this would be Bowie's final album. The man seems to have made it on his deathbed, and with that in mind especially (but even without) it is a hauntingly beautiful album. I need to think about whether it gets a 4 or 5 from me, just because some of the choices and lyrics make me wonder why he did that. But the production and overall writing are excellent and unique. Blackstar and Lazarus shine as the standout tracks on the album, but the closing track I Can't Give Everything Away had me feel some deep emotions.

Ah, Muse. They made some of my favorite rock songs from the late 2000s, three of which (Starlight, Knights of Cydonia, and Supermassive Black Hole) are on this very album. There's no misses on this album, even among the less iconic tracks. It's just a damn good album.

All killer, no filler (well okay, maybe a teeny bit of filler). This album rules and kicks along really damn well, even if I think some of the song lengths are a bit excessive. Maybe I'm a bit square, for that one. But the solos and writing are excellent, and the way the songs progress and escalate does kick ass for the most part.

It's some beautiful rock music and some of the smoothest guitar work I've ever heard.

This album is like a velvet blanket wrapped around me. There's something Christmas about it (probably in part because of the Christmas songs Frank has sung), and it feels very warm and comfortable to listen to. It feels a more somber affair than I'm used to with Frank, and it may not be a regular listen, but I enjoy it a lot.

Oh wow, right from the start this is a really fun album. The beats and instrumentals are beautifully crafted, and the multi-lingual lyrics add a lot to the experience. I loved this album front to back.

This is a quite pleasant combination of country and rock, it mixes together very well and there's a lot of good songwriting here. That said, I don't think it's really for me. I don't know why but there's something that kept me from fully enjoying it. Maybe it felt a bit old fashioned, I dunno.

Great album by a fantastic musician, and it kicks off with two legendary tracks. Between Bennie and the Jets, Candle in the Wind, and Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting, this album feels stacked. That said... I gotta admit, I kinda stopped caring after Saturday Night. That would have been a perfect closer, but there's three songs after it. Still, great album.

Very well done music by McCartney post-Beatles. However, I didn't really connect with it. I think I was expecting more from how my friends talked it up, but I just liked it and didn't love it. I found it fine, but not legendary.

Right from the first song, it's kind of adorable to hear the late 50s/early 60s love song sensibilities. But dang, it sounds good. I can't deny that I love that old 50s pop-rock sound, and while the lyrics aren't anything special they're well sung and played songs.

Very well written with a kind of beautifully sad undertone. It isn't my usual kind of singer-songwriter music but I did very much enjoy it.

Okay so. This album is... Uncomfortable, to say the least. The music is well played and that's all I'll say nice about it. The story of the album is an "illicit romance" (it feels wrong to use an innocuous term like romance, Wikipedia) between a middle aged man and a 14 year old girl. Not a fan, and I didn't finish the album. I couldn't tell if the album is intended to be controversial and uncomfortable (i.e. Lolita), or if Gainsbourg actually was a creep and in support of the subject matter. After learning a bit about the man, I have decided that both are true. I don't recommend.

I enjoyed this, I feel like I'd probably appreciate it more in the 90s than now but it's still good. Common People is a good song (understandably it's their most listened to song) and I quite like the opening track, Mis-shapes. But my favorite is probably Disco 2000.

It's some damn good rock music, and it has the ever-awesome La Grange. That said... I dunno, for me it all starts to blend together a bit. I like it but I think it needs a bit more variety, and I wish there was more noteworthy songs.