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23
5-Star Albums
7
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Gold
Ryan Adams
5 2.83 +2.17
Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
5 2.92 +2.08
Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
5 3.32 +1.68
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
5 3.33 +1.67
Blur
Blur
5 3.33 +1.67
Parklife
Blur
5 3.39 +1.61
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
5 3.48 +1.52
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
5 3.61 +1.39
Bubble And Scrape
Sebadoh
4 2.65 +1.35
Grace
Jeff Buckley
5 3.74 +1.26

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Cross
Justice
1 3.27 -2.27
Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
1 2.98 -1.98
Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
1 2.73 -1.73
Illmatic
Nas
2 3.61 -1.61
Blue
Joni Mitchell
2 3.5 -1.5
We Are Family
Sister Sledge
2 3.48 -1.48
Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
2 3.48 -1.48
Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
2 3.47 -1.47
Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
2 3.44 -1.44
En-Tact
The Shamen
1 2.43 -1.43

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Bob Dylan 5 4.4
Pink Floyd 3 4.67
Blur 2 5
Beatles 4 4.25
The Rolling Stones 6 4
Nirvana 3 4.33
Stevie Wonder 3 4.33
Miles Davis 3 4.33

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Parklife by Blur

This album changes lives.

Who's Next by The Who

Amazing album start to finish. Easy 5 star.

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt

It's fine. A bit avant garde without the payoff I was hoping for.

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone

It was good, but not as great as I hoped.

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Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
Apr 01 2025

Instrumental. Lots of familiar sounds. Good stuff.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Apr 03 2025

First disc was mostly boring. Lots of droning, not hearing a lot of great melodies. Not That Funny was horrible. SIsters of the Moon is probably the best song so far. Hopefully disc 2 is better. Disc 2 is better so far. That's Enough for Me is definitely a highlight so far. Overall disc 2 was better, but not a fan. Apparently enjoying this album takes a lot of work that I'm not willing to put in.

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Apr 04 2025

Great album by one of the greatest rock bands ever. They are at full strength with their original, familiar sound before they started experimenting and branching out. That said, the album seems to become a bit repetitive/formulaic which causes a bit of a drag. I'm sure when it was new and fresh it didn't feel like that, but for today, it doesn't quite hold up as well as some of the previous, tighter LZ albums.

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Apr 08 2025

It's sometimes hard to appreciate music that is so clearly the root of everything that came after it, which this clearly is. Having a full band and great sound quality, make this a really good listen. It's minimal but robust at the same time. It was a delight to listen to and appreciate, but also an album of it's time. Probably would be fun to have on while sitting on the back porch drinking a whiskey. Loved it.

The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers
Apr 09 2025

Good britpop album. I prefer their later stuff, but this is good as well despite being less melodic.

Bad Company by Bad Company
Apr 11 2025

This album has a ton of hits. WAY better than I expected.

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Apr 14 2025

This is a good follow up to Kid A, but lacks the same tight direction of previous and subsequent albums. It feels a bit cobbled together with some bright spots. Solid Radiohead album, but not up to their usual standards.

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Apr 15 2025

Hard to be objective about an album I've listened to probably 100 times.

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads
Apr 16 2025

This was my first time listening to this album. Phenomenal. It's the type of album that seems like it needs a few listens to grow, but it was honestly growing on me about halfway through. I definitely see myself listening again.

Fragile by Yes
Apr 17 2025

This band is more prog rock than I expected. Good combo of interesting/complex music with a few radio hits.

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Apr 18 2025

This was good. NIN can get a bit repetitive for me, but this was a very interesting album.

Group Sex by Circle Jerks
Apr 23 2025

Not a huge hardcore fan, but I actually enjoyed it. I doubt I'll go back a lot, but it was a quick listen.

Very by Pet Shop Boys
Apr 24 2025

Album is not doing it for me. There are some moments, but it feels like it is sacrificing the soul of other 90s brit bands for style.

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield
May 01 2025

This album is absolute tour de force. Hit after hit. This is great.

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
May 02 2025

I feel like I need to listen to this about 15 more times. This was a great listen though.

Colour By Numbers by Culture Club
May 07 2025

It is a fun album, but it has obviously not aged well. It is campy and over the top.

Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley
May 08 2025

Crazy how much he and his son sound a like. Good album too.

Low by David Bowie
May 12 2025

Very chill. Not like any other David Bowie album I've listened to. No soaring hits or catchy melodies, but mostly filled soundscapes that are great to relax to.

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
May 13 2025

There's a lot to like here with the overall sound, but it comes off a bit repetitive to me.

Vento De Maio by Elis Regina
May 15 2025

The electric keyboard sounds like absolute garbage. Not sure why they wanted these songs to sound like they're using a toy to create the music. Elis can obviously sing well though. Definitely some good songs here, but it's a little hit and miss for me. It's also not straight down the line for bossa nova, which is great, but it moves away from the vibes I'm looking for when turning on some bossa nova. Can't imagine I'll return to this.

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
May 16 2025

Very much enjoyed listening to this. I would obviously need to be in the right mood (high), but I could see myself going back to this occasionally.

Diamond Life by Sade
May 19 2025

It's nice. Not for me, but no complaints.

Violator by Depeche Mode
May 20 2025

More hits on this album than I expected. Really enjoyed it.

Horses by Patti Smith
May 21 2025

This obviously requires multiple listens, but it's honestly not like anything else I've listened to.

Is This It by The Strokes
May 26 2025

Really enjoyed revisiting this album. I wish it had more variation, but at the same time, it does not get boring because of their very original take on garage/indie music.

Revolver by Beatles
May 27 2025

One of the best albums of all time. Innovative, diverse and enjoyable. Only criticism is that it's not longer.

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
May 28 2025

Music is good, vocals are annoying. I liked this a lot less than I thought I would.

Like A Prayer by Madonna
May 29 2025

This is fantastic. Perhaps a bit of nostalgia, but it's good start to finish.

Close To You by Carpenters
May 30 2025

This is 70s pop. It's fine.

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
Jun 02 2025

This was great. Lots of hits and the ones I didn't know were good. No low points.

That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind & Fire
Jun 03 2025

Very enjoyable listen. Lots of great instrumentals on top of the vocals. Also, lots of progressive and creative artistic ideas.

Two Dancers by Wild Beasts
Jun 04 2025

This album fucking sucks. By far the worst album on this list so far. It's like it's stuck in 1990s world music. I could imagine hearing this playing in Pier 1 Imports or the Nature Store.

Station To Station by David Bowie
Jun 05 2025

It's fine. Not bad, not nearly as great as other Bowie albums though.

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Jun 06 2025

I feel like ever since Poses, and even intermittently with Poses, RH has been interested in style more than substance. II really like the style of the album and can feel what he's trying to do, but just doesn't quite stick the landing. It's good, but far from great.

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Jun 10 2025

This was fantastic. How have I never listened to this?

Feast of Wire by Calexico
Jun 11 2025

This was great, somewhat hit or miss, but I think I'll come back to it. Really enjoyed the sound.

Pacific Ocean Blue by Dennis Wilson
Jun 12 2025

How have I never heard anything from this album? It's a bit uneven thematically, but it's a really good listen.

Smile by Brian Wilson
Jun 13 2025

This album is absolutely bursting with musical ideas. Honestly though, I almost feel like it needs a little bit dialed back. It's super fun to listen to though.

Foo Fighters by Foo Fighters
Jun 17 2025

Great album. 3-4 massive hits. I'm not really into the non hits as much because they tend to get a little metal adjacent, but it's still great. Somehow very heavy, but also not dark.

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Jun 18 2025

Great album, better first half, but overall it was excellent. Modern Times is a bit closer in style to his older stuff than I realized.

Bluesbreakers by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Jun 19 2025

Great blues album. Seems to be a transition album between traditional blues and 70s rock like Zeppelin and others.

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Jun 20 2025

It is interesting and I'm glad I listened, but I don't see myself regularly returning to this.

Parklife by Blur
Jun 24 2025

This album changes lives.

A Seat at the Table by Solange
Jun 25 2025

This really didn't do much for me. Admittedly, it's not my cup of tea, but nothing really jumped out at me as "oh, I see why some people love this album." It was too mellow and just didn't have many hooks that I noticed.

Eagles by Eagles
Jun 26 2025

Lots of hits, obviously, but it's kind of just solid to me.

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Jun 27 2025

Good not great. More in line with what I originally expected from Black Sabbath than Paranoid.

Madman Across The Water by Elton John
Jun 30 2025

First half is a 5, second half tails off slightly. Amazing, all time great album though.

Pictures At An Exhibition by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Jul 02 2025

If not for the technical nature of the music being played I would give this 1 star. It's pretty chaotic and sounds more like an action sequence to a movie than music that I would want to listen to. Also, it's not varied enough in tone to be interesting.

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Jul 03 2025
Third by Soft Machine
Jul 04 2025

Highly experimental album that was fine, but I just didn’t get that into it.

Odelay by Beck
Jul 07 2025

Classic album start to finish. Even the non-singles are great.

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Jul 08 2025

Some good songs, but others that I found annoying. Will not be listening again.

Planet Rock: The Album by Afrika Bambaataa
Jul 10 2025

This actually grew on me quite a bit as it went on. Good stuff. Obviously considering when it came from it's highly influential. I would listen again.

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
Jul 11 2025

Another influential album, which was good. I don't have anything negative to say. Other's have built on this, so I understand it's importance, but it's just good not great for me.

In Utero by Nirvana
Jul 15 2025

Greta album

Harvest by Neil Young
Jul 16 2025

Honestly, it's a little hit and miss for me. There are some truly great songs, but also some low points.

Gold by Ryan Adams
Jul 17 2025

Top to bottom, phenomenal album.

Jul 18 2025

I'm sure it's great, but I don't speak French, so I can't digest the most important part of hip hop. I do find the music palatable though and generally enjoyed the vibe of listening to it this afternoon.

Who's Next by The Who
Jul 23 2025

Amazing album start to finish. Easy 5 star.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Jul 24 2025

Just a damn good album. RIP Prince of Darkness.

Brutal Youth by Elvis Costello
Jul 25 2025

There are interesting ideas here I guess, but the singing is abrasive, the melodies are all over the place and it just doesn't ever seem to go anywhere. I honest don't get it at all. Really did not care for it. I'm 3/4 of the way through it and I can't wait for it to end.

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Jul 28 2025

This album was fantastic. A mix of a lot of genres and it really works. None of the hits, but it had a really vibe to it that just made the entire thing seem like a breathe of fresh air.

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Jul 29 2025

This is not nearly as obnoxious as the previous Elvis Costello album I listened to. It's still not my favorite, but it's having it's moments.

New York Dolls by New York Dolls
Jul 30 2025

It's a really great sound that is clearly influential to lots of bands I've listened to. I think it's impossible to understand how innovative it was without having lived through the era. That said, as innovative as the sound is, it's also clear why it didn't hit mainstream.

Jul 31 2025

It's fine. As with many non-mainstream albums on this list, it's obviously a product of it's time, but devoid of hooks to draw me in.

Dummy by Portishead
Aug 04 2025

It's definitely an interesting listen. Vocals are good, music is very chill, good album to listen to while working.

Highly Evolved by The Vines
Aug 06 2025

This album fucking rocks. I don't know how I've been sleeping on this.

Aug 07 2025

This album is a delight. It really hits and never really holds back and slumps.

Nevermind by Nirvana
Aug 08 2025

Amazing album, front to back.

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Aug 11 2025

Phenomenal album with tons of hits. Non-hits can be a little hit or miss though.

Machine Head by Deep Purple
Aug 13 2025

This album rocks a lot harder than I thought it would. Definitely enjoyed it.

The Blueprint by JAY Z
Aug 15 2025

This is a really good album. I'm not a hip hop head, but this is very engaging start to finish.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Aug 18 2025

Damn good album. Beach Boys are always a little limited in range, but this album is as consistent as it gets.

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Aug 19 2025

It's enjoyable and I'm sure groundbreaking for it's time, but is clearly dated.

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley
Aug 20 2025

Unlike a lot of older albums, this is timeless. Loving this.

Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson
Aug 21 2025

It's fine, but I don't see how this is a must listen 90s album.

Imagine by John Lennon
Aug 22 2025
Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Aug 26 2025
The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Aug 28 2025

I have once again listened to Arcade Fire and they really just don't do much for me.

Faust IV by Faust
Aug 29 2025

I'm really not sure about this one yet. I still haven't finished the first disc and it's 6 hours later. This album is painful. I see how Radiohead among others were influenced by this album, but it's like if you took all droning parts of Radiohead, but removed all the high energy climaxes and replaced them with super annoying nonsense, that's what this is. Not the worst album I've listened to, but I do not care for it.

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
Sep 01 2025

I listened to this album and I honestly remember very little about it.

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
Sep 02 2025

It's good. Definitely a vibe. It also does not have a generic found to it, but it also didn't have any songs that really jumped out at me. Very enjoyable though.

Be by Common
Sep 04 2025

Literally knew nothing about Common going in except he was on Silo. Loved this album though.

Night Life by Ray Price
Sep 05 2025

So far this album is fantastic.

Blunderbuss by Jack White
Sep 08 2025

This is a super even album with a lot of good tracks on it and nothing bad. It certainly doesn't have the heights of the White Stripes heyday, but it is very good.

More Specials by The Specials
Sep 10 2025

This is not doing much for me. Pretty boring, but at least not annoying. Looking forward to not listening to this anymore though.

A Little Deeper by Ms. Dynamite
Sep 12 2025

This is fine. I'm not a hip hop head, but have definitely enjoyed some of the albums that have popped up. This one just never escalates to the level that I can appreciate.

Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Sep 17 2025

This clearly influenced Britpop, so I definitely enjoyed it.

The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones
Sep 18 2025

Not a huge fan of this album. Seems to largely be driven by the studio and record company. Nothing wrong with it, just obviously meant to be a pop album and not overly representative of what they are known for.

Murmur by R.E.M.
Sep 19 2025

I really wanted to love it, but it was just okay for me.

So by Peter Gabriel
Sep 22 2025

I almost gave it 3, but on second listen this is great.

On The Beach by Neil Young
Sep 23 2025

It’s really not great, but not bad because it’s Neil young.

Sep 24 2025

Not as bad as I thought it was going to be, in fact, pretty solid, but still not my thing.

Ritual De Lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
Sep 25 2025

It's a solid album with a couple good hits, but most of it doesn't have quite the same punch of other bands of that era.

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
Sep 26 2025

It's fine. I normally the old timey country stuff, but this didn't do much for me.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Sep 29 2025

Haven't listened to this album in years, but man is it good.

Dr. Octagonecologyst by Dr. Octagon
Oct 01 2025

Actually really enjoyed this. Not a huge rap fan, but it was fun and interesting.

Palo Congo by Sabu
Oct 02 2025

This was good and I generally like this type of non-western stuff when it comes out, but I wasn't able to extract from listening to it or reading about it why this was on the list.

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
Oct 03 2025

This was good. I enjoyed the mixes of genre that went into this.

Raw Power by The Stooges
Oct 06 2025

I enjoyed this more than I expected.

Oct 07 2025

Morrissey is annoying. This album is fine I guess, but I doubt I'll listen again.

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Oct 09 2025
Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Oct 13 2025

I liked this more than I thought I would. It starts out very electronic, but definitely drifts towards ending rock for most of it.

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Oct 14 2025

This is a good album, but I just can't get into reggae. It all sounds the same to me. I literally listened to the album 1.5x and didn't realize it had started over.

The Age Of The Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets
Oct 15 2025

This was a surprise album. Really enjoyed it. I think they took the gimmick out of Arctic Monkeys and just made some really good songs.

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Oct 16 2025

It's good, but man is it short.

21 by Adele
Oct 20 2025

Insane album.

Sea Change by Beck
Oct 21 2025

Beck's best album by a mile.

Oct 22 2025

This was a super interesting album spanning lots of different genres, but also some coherent. Reminded me a bit of Badly Drawn Boy and other late 90s, early 2000s indie rock bands.

The Trinity Session by Cowboy Junkies
Oct 23 2025

Man, this album is slow. I'm just not feeling it. The Sweet James was okay I guess, but really nothing jumped out at all.

Document by R.E.M.
Oct 24 2025

Same as the others. Some really good songs, some forgettable.

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Oct 27 2025

This album just makes me want to play guitar

Talk Talk Talk by The Psychedelic Furs
Oct 29 2025

Pretty good album. I liked it better the second time. Seems a bit like a combination of punk and new wave.

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Oct 30 2025

This was a fantastic album. Crazy how many hits it has.

Trio by Dolly Parton
Oct 31 2025

I've listened to it 2 full times. Not doing much for me.

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash
Nov 03 2025

This was great. It's been a while since I listened to Folsom, but this one might be better.

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
Nov 04 2025

This album is awesome. Great mix of country, rock and blues.

Green by R.E.M.
Nov 05 2025

As with all the other REM albums, it's really good, but I just want to like it more than I do.

Marquee Moon by Television
Nov 07 2025

I enjoyed this. It seems obvious that The Strokes were influenced by this, but apparently they weren't. Regardless of what they say, it had to be indirect. Really good stuff.

Nov 10 2025

There are a lot of good hits from this album and I also enjoyed the non-hits more than I thought I would. It's a short album, but I'm delightfully surprised.

Nov 11 2025

Absolutely incredible album. This albums covers a wide range of styles and genres, along with a handful of massive hits. Really, really good.

Strange Cargo III by William Orbit
Nov 12 2025

This was fine, but sort of bland and everything kind of runs together. I know he pioneered techno in the 80s and 90s, but honestly, the genre kind of sucks, it led to some truly awful electronic music and there are better examples.

Opus Dei by Laibach
Nov 13 2025

I do not enjoy this.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Nov 17 2025

It's not bad, but just like others, reggae just doesn't do it for me because it all feels so similar.

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Nov 19 2025

Really enjoyed this. I can definitely see myself listening to this band a lot.

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
Nov 20 2025

It's got some solid stuff on it, but I find the length to be a legitimate issue. I wouldn't call it "filler" because a lot of the lesser songs are still good, but this good have been a much better album by tightening it up. I assume the length is the idea and the point... it's just not a great idea.

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla
Nov 21 2025

It's fine. I appreciate the musicality to this, but it's more like background music. It's more atmospheric, than melodic, so I'm kind of unclear why this album is on the list. I could see myself listening again, but as background music, not as something I'm actually engaging with.

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Nov 24 2025

It’s good, but I don’t think it’s as good as other albums from the era.

Queen II by Queen
Nov 25 2025

Really good stuff. Not a whole lot of major hits though.

Nov 26 2025

This does not seem to belong on this list. It's fine, I just don't hear anything unique or groundbreaking at all. Unlike UK only artists like Suede, Blur, etc, these guys just don't seem like they're doing anything meaningful enough to warrant their inclusion. Still... it's not bad, but kind of meh.

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Dec 01 2025

Excellent album from start to finish.

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Dec 02 2025

It's a good album. I like it, but it's also a little abrasive.

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Dec 03 2025

So dramatic and pretty dated.

Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub
Dec 04 2025

I liked their sound a lot, but didn't hear much in terms of memorable songs.

The Sounds Of India by Ravi Shankar
Dec 05 2025

It was good and interesting how he explained the music theory, but not quite as enjoyable as Call of the Valley.

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Dec 08 2025

This album fucking ruled.

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Dec 09 2025

This was actually really great. I need to listen to this album more.

Boy In Da Corner by Dizzee Rascal
Dec 10 2025

It's okay. I'm not a huge hip hop fan, but I've founds things about the other ones on this list. This one isn't really doing much for me.

Heavy Weather by Weather Report
Dec 11 2025

Jazz fusion nonsense. I guess it has it's place, but this really did absolutely nothing for me.

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Dec 12 2025

This album is amazing. The jams are Phish-esque, singing is incredible and guitar is obviously great.

Blur by Blur
Dec 15 2025

This album is amazing. The jams are Phish-esque, singing is incredible and guitar is obviously great.

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Dec 18 2025

Hard rocking good time.

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder
Dec 19 2025

It's good, but not quite up to the greatness of Songs In the Key of Love.

Graceland by Paul Simon
Dec 22 2025

Great album.

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth
Dec 24 2025

I really want to like Sonic Young and I guess I like the sound, but I just can't get into it.

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Dec 25 2025

Banger after banger.

Rubber Soul by Beatles
Dec 30 2025

Good album. Hard to give the Beatles anything below a 4 star.

Illmatic by Nas
Dec 31 2025

This really didn't do much for me. I like the vibes. I'm sure the lyrics are great, but nothing really jumped out to me the way some other rap/hip hop artists do.

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
Jan 01 2026

I listened to this album for what seemed like 3 hours straight and couldn't believe it was still going. I was absolutely shocked to find out it was only 36 minutes long and I've only been listening for 15 minutes. Its basically Duck Stab without the charm. This album sucked badly.

Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
Jan 02 2026

The talent here is undeniable. Piano playing is great and vocals are very good. The songs are just okay though. It feels like I need to give it another listen.

Transformer by Lou Reed
Jan 06 2026

This was great. This is the Lou read I've always expected. Really good.

World Clique by Deee-Lite
Jan 07 2026

This album is not for me. It has a couple 90s nostalgia moments, but that's about it.

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Jan 08 2026

Good album. Hard to give the Beatles anything below a 4 star.

The Slider by T. Rex
Jan 09 2026

Pretty cool album. I really like their raw sound. I think I need to listen to more of these guys.

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Jan 12 2026
Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Jan 13 2026

Vibes are great, as with most of the rap albums on this list, it takes more than one listen. I need to put it on a few more times I think to really appreciate it.

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Jan 14 2026

This was fine. I didn't recognize any songs off it. However, I know a few Depeche Mode songs and they have an extremely recognizable sound now that I've listened to a few more songs. It's good, but I'll stick to the hits.

Bubble And Scrape by Sebadoh
Jan 15 2026

This was a nice surprise. I really enjoyed the raw sound. Obviously influences a lot of indie bands that I listen to.

Done By The Forces Of Nature by Jungle Brothers
Jan 16 2026

This was a really interesting album. I have never heard of this band. The influence on later bands is very evident.

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Jan 20 2026

Obviously a great album with a few other their all time best songs, but other songs are pretty average for LZ.

Jan 22 2026

I actually really liked this one. I always thought this band was more hard techno, not ambient (as the album title suggests). Will definitely listen again.

Happy Sad by Tim Buckley
Jan 23 2026

It's good. More a vibe than great songs, but I could listen to it again. Maybe something that seems like itd grow on you.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Jan 26 2026

This was great. I really need to listen to more Dire Straits.

Garbage by Garbage
Jan 27 2026

This is a good album. I honestly thought I'd like it more, but it's actually a bit dated.

Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon
Jan 28 2026

This is a good album. I honestly thought I'd like it more, but it's actually a bit dated.

Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera
Jan 29 2026

Derivative pop bullshit. Very mediocre, bland songs. The only saving grace is the signers voice, which is phenomenal, but it's basically all a cheap imitation of better artists that actually contributed something creative and unique. I will definitely never listen tot his album again and frankly I'm irritated that this is on the list and other

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
Jan 30 2026

It's fine. A bit avant garde without the payoff I was hoping for.

The Bends by Radiohead
Feb 02 2026

Amazing album. This era of Radiohead is like the opposite of the album I listened to yesterday. It's primarily artsy alternative rock, but is starting to bring in experimental effects and is a clear first step towards what they'll become. The difference is that these are still pop songs with choruses, so they actually have payoff and are enjoyable to listen to.

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Feb 03 2026

Not much to say here. The best album by one of the top 5 rock bands of all time with the most iconic rock song of all time.

Paris 1919 by John Cale
Feb 04 2026

This was a pleasant surprise. Really enjoyed it.

Lam Toro by Baaba Maal
Feb 05 2026

It's solid, but it doesn't really stand out beyond the cool vibes of the regional sound. I enjoyed it, but I doubt I'll come back.

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Feb 06 2026

Man, I didn't realize the tour de force I was in for here at first. The first couple songs are a bit low key, but then it really takes off. Phenomenal album.

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Feb 09 2026

I need to listen to this album more frequently. Very minimalist, super chill and really enjoyable.

Reggatta De Blanc by The Police
Feb 10 2026

Pretty good, but not as mind blowing as I thought it’d be.

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Feb 11 2026

This was a nice surprise and seemed really ahead of it's time.

Fishscale by Ghostface Killah
Feb 12 2026

Really unclear why I needed to listen to this.

Feb 13 2026

This album is really great. It's obviously quite old with a consistent sound throughout. The vibe of the sound really could carry the whole album alone and it would be solid, but each song really does have a lot of character, so you don't get lost in the sound too much. Will definitely return to this.

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Feb 16 2026

I like the steps he's taking to get a fuller, rock sound. Obviously there are some all time greats on this album. too.

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Feb 17 2026

It's solid, but it honestly gets a little repetitive. There aren't many good solos, it's just kind of all of the same harmonica riff.

Haunted Dancehall by The Sabres Of Paradise
Feb 20 2026

This comes across as someone that had a big idea to experiment with computer music, but didn't really have musical intent to put something together that was actually enjoyable or interesting. It relies heavily on futuristic computer effects to carry the load. In 2026 it's just not that interesting. The result is pretty boring and really hard to engage with.

Tapestry by Carole King
Feb 23 2026

This was very enjoyable. Great singing and nice music, although a bit corny at times.

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Feb 24 2026

This is a great album that just does not miss. A little long, but very enjoyable.

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye
Feb 25 2026

This was one of the best reggae album I've ever listened to. Lyrics weren't as good as Bob Marley, but the music was certainly more diverse and interesting.

Konnichiwa by Skepta
Feb 26 2026

It was fine, a little annoying at times.

Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club
Feb 27 2026

This album is real dumb so far. I guess after listening to the whole thing I kind of get it now... still not a huge fan.

The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Mar 04 2026

It's fine. It's kind of like Damian Rice, but talking about god a lot and without the emotional highs.

Teenager Of The Year by Frank Black
Mar 06 2026

It's okay. I enjoy the Pixies and this was good, but definitely not stand out. I've had a rash of albums that I don't feel really need to be on this list and this is why. There are three Pixies albums and now this?

Mar 09 2026

The first has is incredibly good, but the second half is just solid.

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
Mar 10 2026

Solid album, but not as good as the previous two. Probably the coolest and heaviest guitars, but the album isn't as consistent as previous ones.

Beyond Skin by Nitin Sawhney
Mar 12 2026

This was a super chill and relaxing album. I could see myself coming back and listening to it while being productive. The back half wasn't as great though.

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Mar 13 2026

This was a great album. I should listen to more Fiona Apple.

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
Mar 16 2026

This was good, but very jammy. I wish they would consolidate the things a little and maybe have a couple other tracks. Otheriwse though, great vibes and great jams.

Rocks by Aerosmith
Mar 18 2026

There are a couple good radio hits on here and then honestly, the rest of the tracks were harder hitting and better musically than I anticipated. Lyrics were surprisingly trash at times though.

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye
Mar 19 2026

It's honestly just okay. This is really just background music.

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento
Mar 20 2026

It's good, a little all over the place, but it's a compilation so that's to be expected. Not what I would expect from a Brazilian album from the 1970s, but a really enjoyable listen.

Mothership Connection by Parliament
Mar 23 2026

This was great. I really liked the vibes of this. Nice blend of jamming and good song writing.

Mar 24 2026

Incredible album with some really good songs you wouldn't expect Johnny Cash to cover. I don't listen to this album enough.

The Sensual World by Kate Bush
Mar 25 2026

Yeah, it was just okay. Good sound and whatever, but all the songs kind of blended together for me. I'm on the second song of the second playthrough and didn't even realize it started over.

Bossanova by Pixies
Mar 26 2026

I like the Pixies, but this is a pretty forgettable album in my view.

School's Out by Alice Cooper
Mar 27 2026

This album was pretty dumb.

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 31 2026

This is one of my all time favorite albums.

Whatever by Aimee Mann
Apr 01 2026

It's pretty good. Didn't blow me away or anything.

Elastica by Elastica
Apr 02 2026

I actually liked this a lot more than I thought I would. Really good stuff.

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons
Apr 03 2026

This album never really hit it's stride for me. It's okay, but not a stand out.

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Apr 06 2026

Honestly, it's just okay. It's good musically, but I just can't get into their style. It had a couple of their hits that were fun, but everything else was just fine.

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Apr 07 2026

This is a very good album. It's a little cornier than his other live album on this list, but it's obvious why it's a classic.

In Our Heads by Hot Chip
Apr 08 2026

This was a solid album. Not normally a fan of this genre, but it was very palatable.

Rust In Peace by Megadeth
Apr 10 2026

This album was fucking awesome. I need to listen to more Megadeth.

Apr 13 2026

This album is great start to finish. A couple weird/creepy moments keep it from a 5 star for me, but phenomenal album across the board.

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk
Apr 14 2026

Damn. I actually really liked this. I need to listen to more.

Vespertine by Björk
Apr 16 2026

This was good. I probably should listen to more Bjork.

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
Apr 17 2026

I'm just not a big fan of the church lady type folk singing. It's not bad, just didn't love it.

B-52's by The B-52's
Apr 21 2026

It was okay. It actually had some solid points, but it's obviously over the top obnoxious.

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Apr 22 2026

It's good, but I feel like they have to have better albums.

Brothers by The Black Keys
Apr 23 2026

This is peak Black Keys.

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Apr 24 2026

I really enjoyed this one. I think I finally got an understanding of why people regard the Beach Boys, especially Brian Wilson, as one of the best ever. This album is much less of the gimmick than others.

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Apr 28 2026

Really like the sound, the album was solid.

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Apr 29 2026

This album was very meh.

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan
Apr 30 2026

This album is diverse, artistically risky, and gorgeous. Everything pays off.

Parachutes by Coldplay
May 04 2026

fantastic album and very much holds up.

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
May 05 2026

This album was really incredible. Honestly enjoyed it a lot more than I thought. I need more.

GREY Area by Little Simz
May 07 2026

This album definitely does not need to be on this list. It's fine, but I fail to understand what makes this an album you have to listen to before you die. If it came out in 1994, sure, but today it's pretty vanilla. Okay, I slept on it more, and it's perhaps a little better than I gave it credit for. Not sure why this one is so controversial in my mind, but maybe I need to listen to it again.

High Violet by The National
May 13 2026

This is pretty good, but I just can't get into a lot of new bands. They really don't make it like they used to.

Car Wheels On A Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams
May 14 2026

I have been meaning to listen to this for years and finally got around to it. Honestly, its better than my expectations.

Penthouse And Pavement by Heaven 17
May 15 2026

It's fine. I can tell it was very early for the time, so I appreciate the innovative style, but I also think it leans too heavily on style and not enough on substance.

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
May 19 2026

This is a good album with a range of musical ideas going on here. Definitely better than I expected.

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
May 21 2026

This album is losing a full star for The Murder Mystery. Incomprehensively abrasive. The rest of the album ranges from okay to boring. Not a big fan of this.

Scream, Dracula, Scream by Rocket From The Crypt
May 22 2026

It's okay. Nothing really jumped out too much to me. I enjoyed the sound and I know the one song, but otherwise, I don't I'll come back. I'd much rather listen to Social Distortion.

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
May 25 2026

I enjoyed this a lot. Will be listening again.

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
May 26 2026

This album kind of blew me away. Really good from start to finish. How have I never listened to this before?

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
May 27 2026

I feel like I listened to this before when I first discovered the song "It's A Shame about Ray" and didn't connect. I like it much better this time. I really need to listen these guys more.

Infected by The The
May 28 2026

This album is dumb.

Cross by Justice
May 29 2026

2 minutes in and this shit is going to be painful. On the second song now and it's somehow worse. This shit is absolutely terrible. It's not even interesting like Duck Stab. Honestly, this is making me want to increase Duck Stabs rating. Fuck this album. This is borderline not music.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Jun 03 2026

It's just too darn loud. Honestly, I kind of like it, but every song sounds basically the same. Same tempo and rhythm, similar guitar chords, etc.

Trans Europe Express by Kraftwerk
Jun 04 2026

I really liked this album. I will for sure listen to more in the future.

Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders
Jun 05 2026

It's fine. It's probably not fair because it's like rating a Beatles album without understanding their full evolution, but it basically feels like early Beatles if they never showed their full range.

The White Album by Beatles
Jun 08 2026

Some very high highs, but also some pretty weird and/or mediocre sections.

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council
Jun 10 2026

It was okay, I didn't hate it, but honestly I barely even remember it and I listened a day ago.

Abraxas by Santana
Jun 11 2026

This album was great.

Future Days by Can
Jun 12 2026

It was kind of whatever. I appreciated it as background music, but it wasn't interesting or emotional impactful enough for me to return.

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Jun 15 2026

The talent is obviously there, and it clearly paved a way for lots of artists, but it's definitely corny by today's standards.

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Jun 16 2026

Really enjoyed this. I need to get into this genre more.

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Jun 18 2026

This is one of the gems I was hoping to find. Fantastic.

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Jun 19 2026

With as iconic as the album cover is, I really thought I'd like this album more. It was pretty disappointing.

Pretenders by Pretenders
Jun 22 2026

Enjoyed this, but didn't blow my mind.

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
Jun 23 2026

I'm definitely going to start listening to this more frequently.

1977 by Ash
Jun 24 2026

This was a good album. I should listen to more by these guys. Definitely britpop, so I'll probably struggle to get into it like I did in Jr High and High school, but it's a little heavier than other stuff, so you never know.

The Cars by The Cars
Jun 25 2026

This was a good album. I should listen to more by these guys. Definitely britpop, so I'll probably struggle to get into it like I did in Jr High and High school, but it's a little heavier than other stuff, so you never know.

Ragged Glory by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Jun 26 2026

I immediately connected with this album. I have not listened to much NY&CH, but it's clear that they were heavily influential on bands I like such as Son Volt.

Moving Pictures by Rush
Jun 30 2026

This album was awesome. Great hits, and the non hits shredded.

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Jul 01 2026

Literally one of the most legendary albums of all time and still somehow underrated.

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Jul 03 2026

It was good, but not as great as I hoped.

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Jul 07 2026

Really enjoyed this album. Nice blend of genres, great singing and nice vibe.

Suicide by Suicide
Jul 09 2026

Fun little album. A little over the top at times with the glam, but generally I liked it.

Take Me Apart by Kelela
Jul 10 2026

Not exactly my thing, but this was actually a pretty good album.

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones
Jul 13 2026

Obviously amazing album start to finish with massive hits throughout. Also displays a bit more musicality than you typically hear in their radio hits.

Jul 15 2026

I apparently need to listen to more Tom Waits because I loved this.

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jul 16 2026

This is basically a greatest hits album where one of the non hits is the best song on the album.

Rum Sodomy & The Lash by The Pogues
Jul 17 2026

This was great. The album had that traditional Irish punk rock sound, but also branched out a bit into just some legit songwriting and singing.

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters
Jul 22 2026

This is a fun, albeit obnoxious at times, album to listen to.

BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé
Jul 23 2026

It's solid, but it gets a bit repetitive and also some really off pointing lyrics at times, specifically Nicki Minaj. Also, fuck Nicki Minaj.

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jul 24 2026

It's solid, but it gets a bit repetitive and also some really off pointing lyrics at times, specifically Nicki Minaj. Also, fuck Nicki Minaj.

War by U2
Jul 27 2026

It's got some truly great stuff, but their sound does get a bit repetitive.

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Jul 28 2026

First half is generational. Second half is just okay, with one really bad song.

Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Jul 30 2026

Certainly not the worst album on here, but this is not doing anything for me. The couple of actual songs on here are good, but this really is an old school sound track comprised mostly of background vibes.

If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian
Jul 31 2026

This was really good, I need to listen to more. Somewhere between the early Britpop sound and indie folk.

Celebrity Skin by Hole
Aug 03 2026

This was a nice trip down nostalgia avenue.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Aug 04 2026

This album fucking ruled.

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Aug 05 2026

This album was fantastic and obviously had a ton of influence on hip hop and rap. Borderline 5 star.

Aug 06 2026

This album killed all chill vibes by being abrasive too frequently. Not a huge fan.

Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby by Girls Against Boys
Aug 07 2026

This album was pretty bland to me. It was metal without the interesting guitar parts and nu metal without the cheesy melodies and melodrama. Not sure what I was supposed to hear here.

Synchronicity by The Police
Aug 10 2026

Honestly, it was fine. I think it's more a product of it's time and a little overrated. Good album, but maybe not great.

Life Thru A Lens by Robbie Williams
Aug 12 2026

Surprised by this album. Despite it being pop nonsense it was actually pretty good.

En-Tact by The Shamen
Aug 14 2026

Mostly just annoying and abrasive. Also, mildly annoying. No chance I'll listen to this again.

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