1001 Albums Summary

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422
Albums Rated
2.87
Average Rating
39%
Complete
667 albums remaining

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1980
Favorite Decade
Soul
Favorite Genre
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49
5-Star Albums
86
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Warehouse: Songs And Stories
Hüsker Dü
5 2.86 +2.14
Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite
Maxwell
5 2.91 +2.09
Rapture
Anita Baker
5 2.94 +2.06
The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
5 3.02 +1.98
Make Yourself
Incubus
5 3.08 +1.92
Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
5 3.22 +1.78
McCartney
Paul McCartney
5 3.25 +1.75
25
Adele
5 3.37 +1.63
Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
5 3.39 +1.61
Either Or
Elliott Smith
5 3.4 +1.6

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
1 3.75 -2.75
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
1 3.63 -2.63
In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
1 3.61 -2.61
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
1 3.53 -2.53
Zombie
Fela Kuti
1 3.46 -2.46
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
1 3.45 -2.45
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
1 3.44 -2.44
Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
1 3.42 -2.42
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
1 3.35 -2.35
Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
1 3.33 -2.33

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Beatles 6 4.5
Led Zeppelin 5 4.6
The Doors 2 5
Michael Jackson 2 5
A Tribe Called Quest 2 5
AC/DC 2 5

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Bob Dylan 4 1.5
The Beta Band 2 1
Public Image Ltd. 2 1
Isaac Hayes 2 1
Elvis Presley 2 1
Cocteau Twins 2 1
Ryan Adams 2 1
Aerosmith 2 1
Leonard Cohen 3 1.67
Suede 2 1.5
Goldfrapp 2 1.5
U2 2 1.5
Yes 2 1.5
Robert Wyatt 2 1.5
The Rolling Stones 4 2

Controversial

ArtistRatings
Eminem 1, 4

5-Star Albums (49)

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KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka

Amazing album. It’s a fantastic mix of contemporary and classic soul sounds. So glad to have been shown this album

I Should Coco by Supergrass

Imagine “They Might be Giants” but British and on Meth ….

Among The Living by Anthrax

Solid thrash metal. Great for angry snow shoveling, ask me how I know!!

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp

It was pretty decent. Not something I’d search back out though

Garbage by Garbage

🎶I’m only happy when this album is over 🎶

1-Star Albums (86)

All Ratings (422)

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys
Apr 04 2025

Fantastic album. Often overlooked in the Beasties discography, shame too. Reminds me how much we miss MCA …. Plus my favorite Beasties song is on this album - Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Apr 05 2025

Paint it Black was the highlight. Musically, I can totally see why people got into the Stones. Until Jagger sings - very easy to listen to. Musically very talented.

The Visitors by ABBA
Apr 06 2025

It’s not my jam - but it’s honestly not bad.

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Apr 07 2025

Not a Lou Reed fan so this was a problem for me.

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Apr 08 2025

Not a huge Floyd fan, but Have a Cigar and Wish You Were Here have always been good songs. So pretty easy to listen to this album

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Apr 09 2025

He’s obviously very talented. Just not for me. At all.

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Apr 10 2025

I’d give zero stars if possible. This was awful

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Apr 11 2025

Couldn’t understand it - not in English. The one song I could understand felt like a children’s song. Gave up after that

Blood, Sweat & Tears by Blood, Sweat & Tears
Apr 13 2025

Very solid album with some easily recognizable songs.

The Band by The Band
Apr 14 2025

Very solid album. No need to skip songs. Just let it play.

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash
Apr 15 2025

Classic album. Love Johnny Cash

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Apr 17 2025

Great album. Great background music.

Slanted And Enchanted by Pavement
Apr 18 2025

Really enjoyed this. Can’t believe it’s the first time I’ve heard this. Especially since I was in high school in 1992 and this is exactly what I would have listened to

Heroes by David Bowie
Apr 19 2025

I liked probably a solid 40% of this album and would listen again, but would have no problem skipping some songs

Tommy by The Who
Apr 20 2025

Pretty good for a concept album.

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Apr 22 2025

There’s a reason why this album has been and always will be a classic.

Guero by Beck
Apr 23 2025

Great album. Have always been a fan of Becks work. Love that he’s willing to take chances and try new things

Hot Shots II by The Beta Band
Apr 24 2025

Never would be too soon to try and listen to this again

Woodface by Crowded House
Apr 25 2025

Pretty decent album. Easy to listen to while doing other things

Zombie by Fela Kuti
Apr 26 2025

Not for me

Pornography by The Cure
Apr 30 2025

Decent album. Very 80s. Very Cure.

Funeral by Arcade Fire
May 01 2025

Solid album.

Paul Simon by Paul Simon
May 02 2025

Although not a huge Paul Simon fan, I did enjoy this more than I expected. Fun travel into areas not previously explored while paired with Garfunkel.

Harvest by Neil Young
May 03 2025

Great album. Classic Neil Young.

The Bends by Radiohead
May 04 2025

Pretty average album IMO. But I’ve also never been a big Thom Yorke fan

Third by Portishead
May 05 2025

Turns out, I am not a Portiahead fan. Like, at all.

Master Of Puppets by Metallica
May 06 2025

One of my favorite Metallica albums. No songs to skip. Just turn it on, turn it up, and let it go

Suede by Suede
May 07 2025

Audio trainwreck. Couldn’t finish the album.

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos
May 09 2025

Solid album with some of the best guitar playing, between Clapton and Allman, were covered. Put it on, let it play.

Marquee Moon by Television
May 10 2025

Pretty decent stuff. The voice grows on you

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel
May 12 2025

Pretty much what you might expect from a Peter Gabriel solo album right after Genesis. Little bit of this, little bit of that, Solsbury Hill.

Blue by Joni Mitchell
May 13 2025

3 stars out of respect for Joni. She’s just not my jam

May 14 2025

I enjoyed this far more than I expected. Very solid album. I’ll definitely get around to this again

New Boots And Panties by Ian Dury
May 15 2025

This isn’t bad. It’s awful. Ridiculously awful. My ears will never recover

Let It Be by The Replacements
May 16 2025

Didn’t hate it. Didn’t love it. Pretty decent stuff

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel
May 17 2025

Classic album from Simon & Garfunkel. Great background music while at the office or just when you need something you recognize and low key

Suicide by Suicide
May 18 2025

There’s awful and then there is this. I’d give zero stars if I could. If you’re wondering what a 13 year old with a Casio keyboard making songs with various tempos of the same drum beat sounds like, this is it.

Aha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon
May 19 2025

Pretty decent stuff. If you like some of their other stuff, this is a pretty easy listen

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads
May 21 2025

Pretty decent stuff. Not a huge Heads fan, but this is a solid album

First Band On The Moon by The Cardigans
May 22 2025

Pretty great album from a band that’s been horribly underrated. For being a supposed one hit wonder, this album is full of potential hits. Don’t sleep on their take of Black Sabbath’s Iron Man.

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
May 24 2025

I didn’t think I was a Joplin fan. This album makes me think I should be checking out more of her stuff

Berlin by Lou Reed
May 25 2025

Lou Reed makes me wish that zero stars was an option

Shaft by Isaac Hayes
May 26 2025

Meh ….

Arrival by ABBA
May 28 2025

Really solid album. Good clean fun

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
May 29 2025

Wasn’t bad. Wasn’t great. The voice annoyed me after a bit. Really didn’t care for their take on “Helter Skelter”

Electric by The Cult
May 30 2025

On the surface, great stuff. But after a bit Ashburys voice gets old to me. Can’t really explain it

Ramones by Ramones
May 31 2025

14 songs. 29 minutes of fun. Sure it’s all basically the same song, just slightly different, but you don’t care. Hey! HO! Let’s Go!

Purple Rain by Prince
Jun 02 2025

It’s impressive how much awesome he packed into just 9 songs. Not a single song needs to be skipped

Jun 03 2025

Is the band supposed to be warming up for the whole album? Who needs water boarding when this album exists …

Time Out Of Mind by Bob Dylan
Jun 04 2025

3 stars out of respect for what he means to music history. But, not a fan of his stuff

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Jun 05 2025

Sadly, I never heard of Elliott Smith before listening to this record. I can assure you that Elliott Smith is now added to my playlists. Excellent album and I’m happy to listen to it again.

Killing Joke by Killing Joke
Jun 06 2025

If you want to listen to bad 1980s car chase music, then this is the album for you.

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Jun 07 2025

Listened to this albums 3 times. So many great songs. Roadhouse sets the tone

There's A Riot Goin' On by Sly & The Family Stone
Jun 08 2025

Sly is a legend, but I just couldn’t get into this album

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Jun 10 2025

Very solid. Very enjoyable.

Violator by Depeche Mode
Jun 11 2025

Turns out ... I only kinda like Depeche Mode. When other people cover them. Out of respect for their many musical contributions, 3 stars

Jun 12 2025

She has a great voice, but the songs all kind of blend into one another .... the first 10 songs sounded like a europop jam album ..lol. Dont get me wrong, its not bad, at all. But I dont see myself adding this to any playlists

Smile by Brian Wilson
Jun 13 2025

Hard to score it as a 2 star, but it’s pretty rough at spots.

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Jun 14 2025

You could argue 5 stars, for sure. This is the album that made GNR … the whole thing is a classic

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Jun 17 2025

Has some classic songs on it, I can live without the others. Decent album

The Rise & Fall by Madness
Jun 18 2025

Couple of good songs. Past that, kinda meh. Nothing bad. Nothing great

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Jun 19 2025

Not a big Suzanne Vega fan, but this was nice background music

Live At Leeds by The Who
Jun 20 2025

Live albums are only fun to me if it was a concert I was at or if there was a special version of a song. Kinda 0/2 … but all together not bad

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Jun 23 2025

Not a fan of prodigy, but they do have some bangers, and then they have stuff that sounds exactly like their bangers

The Next Day by David Bowie
Jun 24 2025

Pretty decent. I think you’d have to be a bigger Bowie fan than I to think it’s more than decent

The Sensual World by Kate Bush
Jun 25 2025

Good album. Almost gave it a 4. This Woman’s Work is a phenomenal song and carry’s this album.

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Jun 26 2025

Solid album. Lots of known songs. Always loved the bluesy ZZ Top

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Jun 27 2025

A whole alb of meh … with a side of no thanks

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Jun 28 2025

Musically solid. The lack of English lyrics and the voice is a little annoying Would be good for background music?

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Jul 01 2025

Solid. Very easy to see their influence on Metal / Hard Rock for years to come.

Le Tigre by Le Tigre
Jul 02 2025

I think they made the song “Hot Topic” for the store. That’s not a selling point. Musically, they are solid. That voice is just above fingernails on a chalkboard though

16 Lovers Lane by The Go-Betweens
Jul 03 2025

I was unfamiliar with The Go-Betweens before listening to this album. Solid musically and vocally, but I just really never got into it.

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Jul 04 2025

Imagine “They Might be Giants” but British and on Meth ….

The Contino Sessions by Death In Vegas
Jul 07 2025

If you like boringly repetitive beats from a band that all got Casio keyboards when they were 10, then this is the album from you.

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
Jul 08 2025

I made it through 2 non-shaft songs. Not sure that I will bother with the other two. The lyrics are running out around the 3-1/2 to 4 minute mark and then it’s 7minutes of what I’m pretty sure is 70s porn music.

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Jul 09 2025

Very solid album. So much more than “Eileen” and that’s defintely not the best song on the album. Easy 4 stars

Songs Of Love And Hate by Leonard Cohen
Jul 11 2025

Sooooo, Hallelujah. Yeah, should have stopped with Hallelujah. That was …… painful

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Jul 12 2025

Yes there is War Pigs, Iron Man and Paranoid on this album, but the rest is just as good. Easy 5 stars

Beautiful Freak by Eels
Jul 13 2025

It’s a solid album, but nothing special. Novocaine for the Soul is the highlight

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Jul 15 2025

Easy 4 stars. Very good album. Great getting paperwork done album. No need to skip

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley
Jul 17 2025

Elvis sucks. That is all. That’s the review.

1999 by Prince
Jul 19 2025

The Prince album starts off SUPER strong - 1999, Little Red Corvette, and Delirious ... and then kinda sounds like it’s a movie soundtrack for a John Candy movie from the 80's

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Jul 21 2025

Great album. I was surprised by how many of the songs I knew. Mr. Blue Sky is probably the most famous of the songs, but it’s a solid listen and I want to get this on vinyl now

Jul 22 2025

Not typically a fan of live albums unless I was there. However, 3 stars for Sam Cooke just being Sam Cooke. Velvet voice. Better album is a greatest hits collection than a live album. IMO

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Jul 23 2025

It’s a decent enough album, Wild Horses and Can’t You Hear Me Knocking hold the water … BUT … I was today years old when I paid attention to the lyrics to “Brown Sugar” …. HOLY HELL. That’s about as problematic as it gets

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Jul 24 2025

Solid album. Good, but not the best that Sabbath had to offer

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Jul 25 2025

Excellent album. Not the best from Zeppelin, but it’s very good. Easy 4 of 5

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Jul 26 2025

Easy 5 stars. So many killer songs …. See what I did there??

Lazer Guided Melodies by Spiritualized
Jul 30 2025

To be honest, my day was insane and I didn’t get to listen to the lyrics and vocals as much as I would normally …. But ….. this was great background music during a hectic day. I’ll definitely give it another go

Aug 02 2025

Some songs were pretty decent and others were just … noise. I dunno. Never found footing with this album

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Aug 05 2025

It’s not bad. Just wasn’t for me. Solid 3

Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington
Aug 06 2025

I respect Ellington for his influence on music and musicians to come, but I’m not a fan of Jazz or live albums for the most part. At least most live albums if I wasn’t there. This just wasn’t for me

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
Aug 08 2025

Musically very sound, and kinda catchy. But holy crap …. Charlie Browns teacher is easier to understand. If I could just understand them without having Apple Music lyrics on the screen ….

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Aug 09 2025

He’s important to Music, totally get it. But it’s also a lot of the same song over and over again. Gets boring after a bit.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Aug 10 2025

Not the best Petty album, but it showed the promise of what was to come. The older I get, the more I appreciate Pettys music - with or without the Heartbreakers

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Aug 11 2025

I’ll be honest - Kate Bush is a legend, but I don’t think this was her greatest work - it’s solid, but not great, and Stranger Things kinda killed the opening track for me. Solid 3 of 5

Aja by Steely Dan
Aug 12 2025

Amazing album. Honestly listened to this album at least 3 times today. No skips needed.

Scum by Napalm Death
Aug 14 2025

Hot dumpster fire

Teenager Of The Year by Frank Black
Aug 15 2025

Very solid album. It’s essentially the Pixies without the rest of the band, which is not a bad then when you’re a Pixies fan. Ole Mullholland was a fun song

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
Aug 16 2025

Great album, really easy to listen to and enjoy. Use of a marimba was not expected …. Kinda cool. Also, Meg White is criminally underrated as a drummer. She’s more important to the White Stripes sound than people give her credit

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Aug 17 2025

Not perfect, but oh so very good. Sounds enough like the Beatles, but yet not the Beatles at the same time. Very enjoyable, no real need for skips

Heroes to Zeros by The Beta Band
Aug 18 2025

This is the second unimpressive album by this band I’ve gotten. Both rated poorly.

Horses by Patti Smith
Aug 19 2025

2 stars becuase she’s an icon. Honestly did nothing for me.

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers
Aug 21 2025

Gets a little repetitive after a bit and I went looking for music with lyrics. I think it would be great background music for playing video games though.

Fragile by Yes
Aug 22 2025

Yes? Ummmmm…. No. Not so much

Countdown To Ecstasy by Steely Dan
Aug 25 2025

Apparently Yacht Rock is my thing …. Who knew? Steely Dan is not just another fun name grabbed from scifi books …

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
Aug 26 2025

Great album. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again for every White Stripes album they give me. Meg White is a criminally underrated drummer.

Rubber Soul by Beatles
Aug 27 2025

One of my favorite Beatles albums. “In My Life” is always the highlight. I have been mesmerized by that song since I was a teenager, so beautifully written. The rest of the album is no slouch either, quite a few popular Beatles tracks on this album. No skips required.

GI by Germs
Aug 28 2025

Tapped out after 4 tracks. Just couldn’t handle the noise … and I’m hard rock / grunge / metal guy

On The Beach by Neil Young
Aug 29 2025

Typically, I only like a handful of Neil Young songs. I found this album to be very enjoyable and easy to listen to.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Aug 30 2025

My favorite AIC album. Laynes voice and his harmonies with Jerry are timeless. In retrospect, some of the lyrics are tough to listen to considering Laynes battles with and eventual loss to addiction.

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Aug 31 2025

2 stars. Would have been less without Whipping Post.

Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Sep 01 2025

It was pretty decent. Not something I’d search back out though

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Sep 02 2025

It was pretty decent. Not something I’d search back out though

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Sep 03 2025

It was pretty decent. Not something I’d search back out though

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Sep 04 2025

Very solid album, lots of good songs. Easy one to put on and listen to

Butterfly by Mariah Carey
Sep 05 2025

I’m good without ever hearing this again

Gris Gris by Dr. John
Sep 07 2025

I’m sure this is awesome for someone….i am not that someone

Damaged by Black Flag
Sep 10 2025

Horrible

Group Sex by Circle Jerks
Sep 11 2025

14 “songs” in 16 minutes. It’s a blitzkrieg of suck. HOT garbage

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Sep 12 2025

Need a colonoscopy? Yeah? Do that instead of listening to this

Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Sep 13 2025

I can really only handle so much CSN and then it’s time for not CSN

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Sep 16 2025

Thriller has 9 songs in total. Of that 9 - 7 of those are songs that you know and love. The other two aren’t bad either. No need for skips. Just push play and enjoy the king of pop

Haunted Dancehall by The Sabres Of Paradise
Sep 17 2025

Some things you just can’t unhear

Being There by Wilco
Sep 18 2025

Solid album by a band having an identity crisis. Are they rock? Grunge? Folk? Country? Yes.

Clandestino by Manu Chao
Sep 19 2025

It’s just really not for me. I like to be able to understand what I’m listening to.

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Sep 20 2025

Very good album and lots of fun to listen to

Sep 22 2025

Not everything aged well on this, but the hits are there and still solid. The Way I Am - that’s my jam on this album

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Sep 23 2025

Fantastic album. 9 songs in total, 8 songs you know for sure, and 1 other that’s still pretty good. Zero need to skip a song.

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
Sep 25 2025

Not everything aged well on this, but the hits are there and still solid. The Way I Am - that’s my jam on this album

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Sep 26 2025

Amazing album. It’s a fantastic mix of contemporary and classic soul sounds. So glad to have been shown this album

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Sep 29 2025

If zero was an option ….

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Oct 01 2025

More like Meh-Tronkca

Tonight's The Night by Neil Young
Oct 03 2025

Look …. I like Neil Young as much as the next average fella, but this was just very meh

Abbey Road by Beatles
Oct 04 2025

One of my absolute favorite Beatles albums. Really set McCartney and Lennon up well for solo careers.

Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective
Oct 05 2025

If you wanted to know what a “collective” of dudes who are most likely super high playing with preset drum loops on a Casio keyboard sounds like, congrats your search is over

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star
Oct 06 2025

I enjoy some of Big Stars stuff…. This wasn’t it

Ten by Pearl Jam
Oct 07 2025

The album that began my love for Pearl Jam. Only 4 single releases - Alive, Even Flow, Jeremy and Oceans - but songs like why go, Black, Once and Release are concert staples. Amazing album. 10 out of 5 stars

Dog Man Star by Suede
Oct 09 2025

Musically solid, but the singer consistently fails to channel his inner Bowie that he’s clearly reaching for

The Grand Tour by George Jones
Oct 12 2025

I know a lot of folks love the possum … I’m just not that into him. Couple songs in and I tapped out.

Is This It by The Strokes
Oct 14 2025

Couple of good songs that sound just like the rest of the album. Not that impressed

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Oct 15 2025

Two decent songs as bookends with a whole lot of meh in the middle

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Oct 16 2025

Big Poppa loses it luster when you hear Diddy chime in …. Anyone got a remix without him in it yet?

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Oct 17 2025

Wasn’t bad, wasn’t great. Still wouldn’t consider myself a Springsteen fan.

The Clash by The Clash
Oct 18 2025

I like the Clash … but 14 songs in a row by them was a bit much. All kinda blended in to one big song

Very by Pet Shop Boys
Oct 19 2025

If never heard again, I’d be ok with that

Oct 21 2025

Some of this is classic. Some of it is dated. Still worth the listen.

Oct 24 2025

Easy 5 stars. Amazing album from a man who has the silky smooth voice. No skips required

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Oct 25 2025

I think it’s probably better than the 3 stars I gave it, but I just wasn’t in the headspace for this. I’ll revisit this one later

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Oct 28 2025

I know that the album is iconic and changed the way bands approached album creation, but it’s just another Beach Boys album to me. It’s good, but not great

Truth by Jeff Beck
Oct 30 2025

This was just middle of the road for me. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great for me either.

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
Oct 31 2025

I know it says 12 songs …. But it’s really just one sound alike song with lyric changes

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
Nov 01 2025

3 stars for respect for Monk and his legacy. But not for me

Fishscale by Ghostface Killah
Nov 02 2025

Just couldn’t get into it

461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton
Nov 03 2025

Hell of a guitarist …. Boring and bland voice. Just meh

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
Nov 04 2025

Honestly surprised by how much I enjoyed the album. Side note, I was also very entertained by being able to tell which songs were by Garfunkel and which ones were by Simon (or at least who I think wrote what)

Spiderland by Slint
Nov 05 2025

It’s definitely early 90s sound, and it’s a surprise that this was their 2nd album … like, someone told them to make another one. I’ll pass

Bluesbreakers by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Nov 06 2025

Could have been LESS interested

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Nov 11 2025

90s hip hop at its finest. Front to back play, no skips required

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Nov 12 2025

Interesting mix of cover songs. When they hit, they hit. When they miss, boy howdy do they miss …

Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders
Nov 13 2025

Not my cup of tea … maybe it’s yours?

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Nov 15 2025

I know he’s a legend …. But Jazz is just something I don’t get. Kudos to those who do

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Nov 16 2025

You will want to watch Waterboy after the first song starts

Roxy Music by Roxy Music
Nov 17 2025

Bryan Ferry is a no thank you. Other than “Mother of Pearl” (which is not on this album) I just can t get behind Roxy Music

I See You by The xx
Nov 19 2025

This sucks ….

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Nov 20 2025

Listen again? No thanks

D by White Denim
Nov 21 2025

I don’t know how I’ve never heard of these guys before. Awesome album.

Kid A by Radiohead
Nov 22 2025

I know lots of folks love Radiohead … I just couldn’t get into this album. Lord knows I tried

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry
Nov 23 2025

Yup …. Still don’t like her

The Yes Album by Yes
Nov 27 2025

Not a Yes fan. They have a few songs I like, none of them are on this album

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Dec 01 2025

Really enjoyable funk / soul

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Dec 02 2025

Zep III is just as important as ZoSo in my opinion. Great mix of songs kicked off by immigrant song an finished off with Bron-Y- Aur Stomp (one of the most slept on Zep songs)

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Dec 03 2025

Killer rock album mixed with Lord of the Rings references in multiple songs. Good times.

Dec 04 2025

Don’t call it a comeback …. It’s a solid classic hip hop album. Vintage LL

Leftism by Leftfield
Dec 05 2025

Another reviewer called this background music for a PS2 racing game …. I feel like that was too generous. Think theme music for a pandemic shutdown. It’s awful

Dec 06 2025

A couple of good songs … but they start sounding the same after a bit

Diamond Life by Sade
Dec 08 2025

Baby making music …. lol

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie
Dec 10 2025

Why have I never heard of these guys? Oh … that’s why

Rio by Duran Duran
Dec 11 2025

Rio and Hungry Like The Wolf are the headliners. You show up for them. The rest of the album is worth your stay

Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz
Dec 12 2025

Love, did not, in fact, rule ….

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Dec 13 2025

Very solid. Melodic hip hop with smart bars …

High Violet by The National
Dec 15 2025

Solid album. Nothing special. Nothing scary

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Dec 16 2025

Long. Like 6-1/2 minute per song average long. But not a good 6-1/2 minutes.

Bossanova by Pixies
Dec 18 2025

Not the most popular album from the pixies or one that I might use to introduce the pixies to someone. But solid album and very enjoyable

S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things
Dec 19 2025

You can’t convince me this isn’t the B side of Sgt Pepper by the Beatles. Seriously though, very good album and enjoyable to listen too, but yeah, VERY Beatles-ish

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
Dec 23 2025

I like a handful of PE songs. But they weren’t written for me, and I get that.

Dec 24 2025

I find John’s solo work to be very hit or miss. I love the Beatles and I have a great respect for John, but I really do feel the influence of Yoko altered his musical senses quite a bit.

Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple
Dec 25 2025

Fiona‘s voice, as usual, is fantastic. A lot of quirky songs and some unusual percussions and beats, but considering that this was recorded in her home during the Covid era, it makes more sense and, kind of adds to the charm of the album.

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young
Dec 27 2025

I like Neil Young as much as the next guy, but CLEARLY not as much as the makers of this list …. lol

Only By The Night by Kings of Leon
Dec 28 2025

Honestly, you forget how good this album is and before you know it you haven’t skipped a song and your and play 2 all the way through again.

Punishing Kiss by Ute Lemper
Dec 29 2025

It’s punishment in musical form. I will go to great lengths to never listen to this again

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Dec 30 2025

Yes. He’s an icon. An icon with a horrible voice IMO

Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera
Dec 31 2025

I respect her voice but I tire of her music pretty quickly

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes
Jan 01 2026

I’m betting that if you’re rocking some LSD, this is probably a banger of an album. I was sober as a church mouse - 2 meh stars

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Jan 02 2026

Not my favorite Beatles album, but has some great sing along songs.

Low by David Bowie
Jan 03 2026

Average Bowie album. Not the best, not the worst

Elastica by Elastica
Jan 05 2026

Fun album. Upbeat and 40 minutes long.

Be by Common
Jan 06 2026

Other than the song “The Food”, I was pretty Unfamiliar with Commons work. Very enjoyable album. Amazing beats with strong bars.

So by Peter Gabriel
Jan 07 2026

Love this album. This made me want to find out more about Gabriel and introduced me to Genesis before the Collins era. In Your Eyes will ALWAYS be that song I want to hear.

Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp
Jan 08 2026

Imagine the worst James Bond theme song and then add an electronica vibe to it Tapped out after 4 songs. I couldn’t myself through that

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday
Jan 09 2026

Solid album from a music legend

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jan 10 2026

I love a couple of songs, like a couple of others and then the rest get skipped because I’m tapping out on Corgans voice

The Doors by The Doors
Jan 11 2026

This was their introduction to the world and holy crap they nailed it. Such a good album. One of my all time favorites from them and this album is the “Alabama Song”

Vulnicura by Björk
Jan 12 2026

Typical Bjork album. Couple of really cool songs with some great beats and a few head scratchers

My Generation by The Who
Jan 13 2026

Not the best album by The Who, and certainly not the worst album by The Who. Definitely worth a listen.

Copper Blue by Sugar
Jan 14 2026

Great album. But I’m a fan of most anything by Bob Mould tbh….. but check out the Sugar album “File Under Easy Listening”, that’s my favorite from them.

Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz
Jan 15 2026

It’s not bad, it’s not good. It’s firmly somewhere in the middle for me.

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Jan 17 2026

Fastest 1 star I have ever 1 starred something

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
Jan 19 2026

The was awful. No thanks

Dookie by Green Day
Jan 22 2026

Always a good listen. No skips required.

Close To You by Carpenters
Jan 23 2026

Just not for me. Unless I need to be comatose, then this would be PERFECT

Stankonia by OutKast
Jan 24 2026

Extremely solid album. If it weren’t for all the skits and interludes, this would be a 5

Jan 26 2026

I cant decide if the kinks now who they are in this album. It’s not bad, but I kind of feel like they were still trying to figure out who they are as a band

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Jan 27 2026

Freaking love this album. No skips required.

Searching For The Young Soul Rebels by Dexys Midnight Runners
Jan 28 2026

The other Dexys album I heard on this list was much better, and not because of Eileen. This is middle of the road

Among The Living by Anthrax
Jan 29 2026

Solid thrash metal. Great for angry snow shoveling, ask me how I know!!

Murder Ballads by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jan 30 2026

Ever wanted to listen to a disappointing musical with bad lyrics an and even worse vocals from the kids who didn’t get to be in the community theater play? Well … have I got an album for you!

Pretenders by Pretenders
Jan 31 2026

I have a new respect for the Pretenders. This is a very solid album and fun to listen to. Makes me want to explore more of their catalog

School's Out by Alice Cooper
Feb 01 2026

Try my to find something positive to say …. Nope. That’s it. Just nope.

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Feb 03 2026

It’s definitely a very different sound for The Beach Boys, not one that I can say I got overly excited about

En-Tact by The Shamen
Feb 04 2026

If the Scottish youth found a Casio Keyboard and thought he could both sing and rap. This is god awful. 1 star is a gift

Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby by Girls Against Boys
Feb 05 2026

Bad. Horrible. Craptastic. Seriously just pick a descriptor for something that’s awful and you will be spot on for this album …. Ugh

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Feb 09 2026

Great solo album from the Steely Dan man. Continues the Yacht Rock vibe on his own. No need to skip a song, just let it play

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Feb 11 2026

Wasn’t great, wasn’t horrible. But seriously, are we just adding the whole Elvis Costello catalog on here? I think this is his 3rd album on the list that I’ve enxo

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
Feb 12 2026

This list sure does love it’s Britpop, I’m not so sure I feel the same

Antichrist Superstar by Marilyn Manson
Feb 13 2026

Don’t like it when it came out. Hasn’t aged well

Bad by Michael Jackson
Feb 14 2026

Classic album. No notes

Dare! by The Human League
Feb 16 2026

I knew one song from them, an it was on this album. Yay! Annnnnd that was all the excitement I had for this one

Garbage by Garbage
Feb 17 2026

🎶I’m only happy when this album is over 🎶

Maxinquaye by Tricky
Feb 19 2026

Man …. I thought yesterday’s “English Rapper” album was bad … this was as bad, if not worse

Metal Box by Public Image Ltd.
Feb 20 2026

We have scientific evidence of what it sounds like when people who don’t know how to play musical instruments find someone who can’t sing, and no one is brave enough to admit it.

Feb 22 2026

Fifth of Firth is a great place to start for early Genesis. Go from this album to "The Lamb Lays Down on Broadway" What Prog Rock was supposed to be. Very good stuff, not quite their best, but still very good

Rust In Peace by Megadeth
Feb 23 2026

Great album, classic ‘deth back when they were trying to be better than Metallica, not be just like them.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Feb 24 2026

Solid 4 out of 5. Great background music

Pyromania by Def Leppard
Feb 25 2026

Great album … best listened to on vinyl. Perfect set up for Hysteria

The Infotainment Scan by The Fall
Feb 26 2026

That voice is awful. Too bad the talented band backing him didn’t find a lead singer

Tago Mago by Can
Feb 27 2026

Nope is spelled Tago Mago

Let's Stay Together by Al Green
Feb 28 2026

Always say yes to the Reverend, or Amen as the situation may be

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Mar 01 2026

Not their best - but a very good introduction to Led

Document by R.E.M.
Mar 02 2026

Classic REM at its finest

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
Mar 03 2026

I’m probably more of a greatest hits kind of fella when it comes to the Talking Heads. But the news decent.

Mar 04 2026

Decent enough. There’s “take on me” and then a bunch of other stuff

Who's Next by The Who
Mar 05 2026

Apparently I don’t really like The Who. I just love this album It’s damn near a greatest hits

Guitar Town by Steve Earle
Mar 06 2026

Yeah it’s country. Lost his job, found a truck, had a cold beer, lost his paw …. Got old fast

British Steel by Judas Priest
Mar 08 2026

Turns out I only kinda like one or two Priest songs. Not even enough to finish them. Sacrilegious I’m sure - but it’s just annoying

Mar 09 2026

Never was a big Ice T fan. And this is just very, very dated …

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure
Mar 10 2026

Turns out … I only like a handful of Cure songs , the rest I’m indifferent about

Arise by Sepultura
Mar 11 2026

Yes, Brazilian heavy metal is a thing, but it’s not always my thing.

Machine Gun Etiquette by The Damned
Mar 13 2026

More musically capable than most British punk bands, but still not my thing

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Mar 14 2026

Corgans voice is annoying to me after listening for a little bit, but it’s very solid album with a couple of really great songs.

Good Old Boys by Randy Newman
Mar 18 2026

I know that the song rednecks is mocking rednecks, and all, but Randy’s use of the N-word really caught me off guard. It kind of sets the tone for the rest of the album, which isn’t bad but not what I was expecting.

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Mar 19 2026

Meh ….

The White Album by Beatles
Mar 20 2026

Some pretty good songs and then there’s the drug fueled, possibly Manson inspired crazy songs …. Sooooo yeah

War by U2
Mar 21 2026

Current pretentiousness and epic douchebaggery make it almost impossible to listen to their early stuff anymore

Dirty by Sonic Youth
Mar 23 2026

I have really tried to like Sonic Youth. They’re from the grunge era. They are seen by many grunge artists as icons, but for as much as I love grunge, I just can’t get into these guys.

Moon Safari by Air
Mar 24 2026

Pretty solid lofi style chill music. Background stuff

Sheet Music by 10cc
Mar 25 2026

There’s a reason why I only know one song from these guys.

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
Mar 26 2026

Always liked The Flaming Lips. Just not a whole albums worth

Parallel Lines by Blondie
Mar 28 2026

Couple of good songs, iconic ones even. The rest is just … ok

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Mar 29 2026

Unmistakable, and unforgettable is how I would describe Ella Fitzgeralds singing voice. Wonderful early morning coffee album

Van Halen by Van Halen
Mar 30 2026

Solid intro album for a band. Lots of great songs, and of course, Eddie shreds. DLR gets on my nerves after a bit tho

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Mar 31 2026

Musically awesome. I just wish I spoke the language. It’s difficult for me to completely vibe with an album if I can’t understand the language and the message the singer is sharing. Worthy of a listen just for the awesomeness of the music

Gold by Ryan Adams
Apr 01 2026

He’s a douche canoe

Opus Dei by Laibach
Apr 02 2026

Sounds like 1940s German propaganda set over industrial metal, but yet, sometimes jazz. Ugh

Apr 03 2026

Passing me By will always be an amazing song. But the rest of the album is a step down after that.

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Apr 04 2026

Some classic songs, some very solid songs, and one weird one

1989 by Taylor Swift
Apr 05 2026

Very solid album. 5 stars if it would have had the Kendrick remix of Bad Blood

Whatever by Aimee Mann
Apr 06 2026

I don’t hate it, but I won’t rush out to buy it on vinyl. Really dug one song and the next was a no thanks. Very 90s sound. That made me happy

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
Apr 08 2026

3 stars for being iconic. But I’m just not a jazz guy

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Apr 09 2026

3 stars for being iconic. But I’ve just never gotten into Joni. I like a couple of songs from her, just not a whole album.

xx by The xx
Apr 14 2026

Middle of the road.

The Man Who by Travis
Apr 15 2026

Very good album. Sure, it’s a bit Radiohead-ish …. But that’s not a bad thing

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Apr 18 2026

To be fair, it’s not a bad album. I just can only handle so much Floyd at once.

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Apr 21 2026

Classic rock and roll at it finest 🤘👊

London Calling by The Clash
Apr 22 2026

Easy 5 stars. Very good album.

Pump by Aerosmith
Apr 24 2026

Whole lot of no thanks

All Directions by The Temptations
Apr 25 2026

36 minutes long. 12 of that was “Papa was a Rolling Stone” Pretty solid album

C'est Chic by CHIC
Apr 26 2026

Meh …. Disco 👎

Club Classics Vol. One by Soul II Soul
Apr 29 2026

I knew one song. It’s a good song. Thank hod there’s like 4 versions of that one song in this album ….

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
Apr 30 2026

Based on what I heard, anyone can make an album if they just have a keyboard

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
May 02 2026

Once I got past Green Onions it was just ok

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye
May 03 2026

Children of the 80s, this is what helped get you here 😂😂

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
May 04 2026

It’s Stevie … it’s 5 stars

Supa Dupa Fly by Missy Elliott
May 06 2026

Missy has always been a whole of Meh for me.

Birth Of The Cool by Miles Davis
May 07 2026

3 stars for being an icon. Just not all that into Jazz

Treasure by Cocteau Twins
May 08 2026

Charlie Browns teacher over synth pop

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
May 09 2026

Decent. I prefer Neil without CrazyHorse for whatever reason. But this isn’t bad, but not great either

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
May 10 2026

Fantastic album. Rap/rock … NuMetal … whatever you want to call it. It’s fantastic. RIP Chester.

Younger Than Yesterday by The Byrds
May 12 2026

Essentially it sounds like Crosby, Stills and Nash … just sped up

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
May 13 2026

As a Rufus fan, I can clearly see that he missed his calling in writing show tunes. Solid album. Easy to listen to

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
May 14 2026

Did not age well

Make Yourself by Incubus
May 15 2026

This album and Morning View are prime incubus IMO. easy 5 stars

Microshift by Hookworms
May 17 2026

This is on my 1001 albums to never listen to before you die list

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters
May 18 2026

Hard to describe … modern day Elton John? I dunno. But it’s a fun listen

Deloused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta
May 20 2026

Fairly certain this is the result of mixing prog rock, showtimes and heavy drugs. Yeah … that’s a very generous 2 stars

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
May 22 2026
Rapture by Anita Baker
May 23 2026

Such a beautiful album. Anita Baker has an amazing voice. Easy 5 stars

Eternally Yours by The Saints
May 24 2026

Better than I expected. Still not great, but not horrible either

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses
May 25 2026

Her voice is hard for me. Some songs I like her sound, others it was nails on a chalkboard. A 3 star since I couldn’t find consistency

Protection by Massive Attack
May 29 2026

Massively overrated.

The Idiot by Iggy Pop
May 30 2026

This just might be the most accurate album title ever

Face to Face by The Kinks
May 31 2026

It’s ok. But I don’t know that it needs be on the list

Brutal Youth by Elvis Costello
Jun 02 2026

Middle of the road Costello.

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Jun 03 2026

We have George Michael at home …

Fly Or Die by N.E.R.D
Jun 04 2026

It’s not the best Album from NERD, but it’s a fun listen

Arc Of A Diver by Steve Winwood
Jun 05 2026

Middle of the road yacht rock. Not bad, but not something I would seek out

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jun 07 2026

The older I get, the less I like the peppers. They are a band I’ve outgrown

The Predator by Ice Cube
Jun 08 2026

It was a good day was the highlight

The Poet by Bobby Womack
Jun 09 2026

Bobby can sing. Bobby can play guitar. Bobby ain’t a poet … lol

Moby Grape by Moby Grape
Jun 10 2026

Wasn’t great, wasn’t bad. A solid three and something I probably would not actively seek out again.

Jun 11 2026

Bitches.Hoes. Guns. There ya go … that’s the album. Saved you a listen

Rejoicing In The Hands by Devendra Banhart
Jun 12 2026

Listening to paint dry would be more exciting and enjoyable

Queen II by Queen
Jun 13 2026

Solid follow up to their debut. It’s a fun listen

Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith
Jun 16 2026

Steven Tyler is a creep … research his history with underage women.

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Jun 17 2026

Mostly meh with some Not meh sprinkled in

Back In Black by AC/DC
Jun 18 2026

Repetitive riffs and drum beats? Yup. Sophomoric oversexualized lyrics? Again, yup. Badass and need to be blasted at full volume, absolutely!

Exile In Guyville by Liz Phair
Jun 21 2026

Didn’t listen to this again. Ex girlfriend was obsessed with Liz Phair. It’s a good album, yes. But I’ve heard it sooooo many times in my life

Talk Talk Talk by The Psychedelic Furs
Jun 22 2026

Meh … almost bleh

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Jun 23 2026

Good album, not great, but solid. Gets old after awhile

Play by Moby
Jun 24 2026

This is a lot of Moby. Over two hrs … nah. I’m good

Scott 4 by Scott Walker
Jul 01 2026

We have Tom Jones at home

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Jul 03 2026

Jokingly I have always called them “depressed mode”

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Jul 07 2026

3 stars for Muddy Waters as an icon, but I just don’t like live albums much

Roots by Sepultura
Jul 09 2026

I have to be in the mood for Sepultura … today was not that day

Nick Of Time by Bonnie Raitt
Jul 10 2026

It’s Bonnie Raitt … that’s all I got

25 by Adele
Jul 13 2026

Just phenomenal. Love her vocals

Moving Pictures by Rush
Jul 14 2026

When I think about Rush, these are the songs I think of. Great album.

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
Jul 15 2026

Great chill music. I would gladly listen again

Palo Congo by Sabu
Jul 17 2026

It’s someone’s cup of tea, but it’s not mine

Tank Battles by Dagmar Krause
Jul 24 2026

1 star was generous

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Jul 25 2026

It’s Nina. She gets 4 stars no matter what.

Trio by Dolly Parton
Jul 26 2026

Not bad at all, just not my cup of tea

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand
Jul 31 2026

Very enjoyable. More than a one hit album

Synchronicity by The Police
Aug 03 2026

Easiest 5 star rating I’ve ever given. LOVE this album. Great listen on vinyl

Caetano Veloso by Caetano Veloso
Aug 05 2026

If I was high as hell and spoke whatever language this is, it might be decent

Dust by Screaming Trees
Aug 06 2026

All I Know (see what I did there?) is this is a pretty good album

No one‘s going to mistake Limp Bizkit and Fred Durst for genius lyrics and insightful music. But, if you need something that’s going to energize you and get you moving, Limp Bizkit will do the trick.

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
Aug 09 2026

File under easy listening… great background music

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Aug 11 2026

Whole lot of nope

McCartney by Paul McCartney
Aug 12 2026

I love the McCartney solo era. There is some great music.

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