I recognize Joni’s contributions to music and the era in which she emerged. Her voice is lovely and her storytelling is impeccable. Musically, this is just not pleasing to me. It’s like she and her band are on two different pages. Shes just sing-talking, and the band is just jamming behind her. Like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell is important to a generation; just not MY generation.

Fuck this guy.

Fantastic listen.

Vintage REM.

I can see why boomers love this record. Very much in the spirit of this time. Not my vibe.

Indie rock isn’t quite my thing. This is an okay listen, though.

Totally dig this vibe.

Absolute classic!

I like the vibe. Kind of like a less edgy Tower of Power.

Some solid tracks, but some are kind of odd. Decent listen.

Karen Carpenter was a gift to this world that was taken from us far too soon. Such a great record.

Not my favorite Beatles record, but still amazing.

Innovative for its time. A somewhat chaotic opus.

This kind of reminds me of when Ross Gellar played his “sound”. Quick, interesting listen, worth the 10 minutes. Wouldn’t buy the record, though.

Masterpiece.

If you’re into vibraphones and accordions, have I got an album for YOU.

Noise.

I forget how repetitive this record is. Incredible innovation for its time.

This record is a vibe and I totally dig it.

Absolute classic. A great listen.

This record starts off really great. The singles are singles for a reason. It gets very durge’ish as it goes along.

Yeah, this was not great. Unsure how it even got on this list.

‘60’s anti-establishment pseudo-psychedelic hippie rock at its finest. Cool guitars, deep lyrics, not great vocals, but definitely a sign of its time. Decent listen.

Otis Redding is the embodiment of soul. This is a fantastic record… but then again, that’s characteristic of ALL his reocrdings. Easy 5 stars.

Yeah, this is not for me.

Interesting listen. I like the mix of languages as well as the well constructed energy of each song. Not something I normally would’ve sought out on my own, but glad I got to listen.

Dig this groove.

What can I say? It’s Coldplay. It’s fine.

It’s nice to listen to this album knowing what kind of history this band had in front of them. The album rocks, and is true Van Halen. Great record.

*yawn*

I recognize Joni’s contributions to music and the era in which she emerged. Her voice is lovely and her storytelling is impeccable. Musically, this is just not pleasing to me. It’s like she and her band are on two different pages. Shes just sing-talking, and the band is just jamming behind her. Like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell is important to a generation; just not MY generation.

This album sounds every bit like 1997. The songs are pretty well crafted, but start to sound the same after a while. It’s a LONG record.

An absolute classic jam. Great from start to finish.

I didn’t hate this. I feel like this band probably set the bar for death metal… and everyone who came after in this genre was inspired by the likes of them. The songs did tend to sound the same to me after a while, but they’re all structured well musically. Decent listen, but kind of exhausting after a while.

Every song on this record is incredibly well crafted and orchestrated. Jeff Lynne’s genius is incomparable. A great listen, but not my “thing”.

This album kicks so much ass. I was absolutely delighted to see it pop up for me today. %100 classic!

Very chill… almost TOO chill.

Infectious rhythms, bright horns, a wonderful listen. This album definitely holds up.

This is such a classic. It was one of my late mother’s favorites… which makes it one of my favorites.

My favorite R.E.M. record. Every song is good, no skips. A masterpiece.

I can see how this album would make an impact around its release, but this is not for me.

A great introduction to the Beatles… chock full of classics. Not my favorite of theirs, but very happy to see this one pop up for me today.

Quite good!

How could one argue with this record? Start to finish badassery. 5 stars easy.

I liked this album. I didn’t *love* this album. “Adore” is the best track.

This album really pissed me off.

HEY! HO! LET’S GO! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A classic for the era, but way too dark & heavy for my taste.

My buddy Tim didn’t like this record. I kinda dug it, though.

What can I say? It’s Purple fucking Rain. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

How lucky are we that we got to walk the same planet at the same time as David Bowie. Absolute genius.

This album is so good… a catalyst of what was to come.

Pretty mellow for a band called The Thrills. This wasn’t for me.

This is one of those bands that’s true to their sound. They’re also a band that is importantly to a segment of the population. A segment of which I am not a part. It’s fine, just not my thing.

I really enjoyed this. I don't know if it's just because there's so much attention following Brian's death... but I've also been paying a bit more attention to them in recently after watching the Disney+ doc... either way, I'm much more appreciative of the Beach Boys in recent years than I ever have been. Today's record has a small handful of recognizable songs (Help Me Rhonda, Do You Wanna Dance, When I grow Up)... it's not Pet Sounds, but knowing what we know now, you can totally see something like Pet Sounds coming. I, for one, am enjoying this record today. When I was a kid, when their music was only like 20 years old, I only thought of them as the "Fun Fun Fun" band that played on the oldies station. Generationally, I had no awareness of their impact. Now I know better. I can only imagine what it was like to hear this music when it was brand new... like hearing the Beatles or Stones or Led Zeppelin for the first time... nothing else like it. My generation had a similar thing with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and STP... that's all I can equate it to. Many reviewers have come down pretty hard on this record, but I for one enjoyed it. Five stars all day.

The White Album isn’t my favorite, but it’s still iconic. It’s always a pleasure to listen to start to finish, which I don’t do often enough. Sure, there are some oddities on it, but that’s what makes it The White Album.

Better than Thriller. I said what I said.

This isn’t typically my kind of music, but I enjoyed it.

This sounds like a guy just noodling on his piano for an hour. No sheet music, just straight up improvisation. It’s also the kind of album that you get after the first 10-15 minutes. After that, it’s much of the same. That said, it’s a nice, relaxing listen… great background music while working.

I really wanted to dislike this Hole album... but I kinda don't. I mean, I don't LOVE it, but it's not half bad. It's like, if they could've had another similar singer, it would've been a smidge better. Despite Courtney's scream-singing, the melodies are really well crafted. Musically/sonically, it's actually quite good. ...and, I have to say, even though she's scream-singing, it's actually quite controlled and tonally good. Perhaps it's just the fact that she's generally an asshole.

LDR has a lovely voice, but the music just bums me out.

Two of the best singer/songwriters of a generation. A lovely listen.

I was pleasantly surprised by this album. This is some really great mid-90’s hip hop (not obnoxious death metal like the album cover suggested). Dope rhymes, fresh beats… overall, not a bad listen.

Genius.

The definition of southern rock.

Lemmy is a legend, but this was not my thing.

Not terrible, but not amazing either. Take Your Mama is definitely the best song on the album.

Velvet Underground is one of those bands that was highly influential to a generation… just not MY generation. Musically, it’s fine. And I’m sure it was a breath of fresh air when it was new. To my GenX ears, though, it’s not particularly outstanding.

I didn’t enjoy this album as much as I wanted to. Sade is clearly a talented performer, but this wasn’t for me (dorky white guy).

I recognize Joni’s contributions to music and the era in which she emerged. Her voice is lovely and her storytelling is impeccable. Musically, this is just not pleasing to me. It’s like she and her band are on two different pages. Shes just sing-talking, and the band is just jamming behind her. Like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell is important to a generation; just not MY generation.

This album absolutely rules.

The first half is pretty cool; late ‘60’s psychadelia… but then it gets weird. The songs are okay, but the Bri’ish vignettes in between the songs are a bit strange. I can see why they didn’t hit in America, but TOTALLY see why they did well in the UK.

A fun listen. PICK IT UP!

Funk af. Loved it!

It’s fine, but not my thing.

Zzzzz…

I’ve never cared much for Neil Young… and this record did virtually nothing to move the needle for me.

Delightfully dark.

Not my favorite Smiths record, but still very solid.

Fun listen! Bjork!

Well, that was terrible.

Fantastic listen. Clearly ahead of their time.

Way too “indie” for me. Not a fan.

Not his best record. Relatively enjoyable, though.

I’m not a huge Radiohead fan, but I recognize their contributions. This is a great album… definitely showcases the creativity and depth of this band the way no album prior to it had. It’s very good.

Funky groove. Dig it.

Iconic. RIP Ozzy.

This was an absolutely lovely listen. Such passion, heart, and love. Easy 5 stars.

Beautiful chaos. I love OutKast, and while I may not fully understand the genius of this project, I recognize just how important OutKast is to hip hop and music in general.

Such a funky record. Dark in spots, light in others. A true representation of Talking Heads diversity.

Fuck this guy.

Legendary.

DEVO is so much more than just “Whip It”. This was a super fun listen!

Definitive ‘60’s soul. A bit darker lyrically than most of his peers in that era, but still quite beautiful. Easy five stars.

It’s easy to forget just how amazing and how important this album is. Start to finish, it’s so, so good.

Not for me.

Josh Homme is a known to be a garbage human, but with that aside, my observation is… his voice doesn’t match the energy of the music. It rocks pretty hard, though.

So funky… but also kind of rocks. The covers are amazing. Fantastic record!

This album takes me back to when I was 15 in 1991… I remember listening to it with my hoodlum friends; feeling like I was breaking some unwritten rule of what I was/was not allowed to listen to (which didn’t actually exist). I miss that time… I wish I could talk to 15 year old me. Anyway, it’s a great record… but “Blister In The Sun” is completely played out.

Long live the king.

Bob Dylan is, without a doubt, the voice of a generation… just not MY generation. Important, for sure… but for GenX’ers like me, it just doesn’t hit. Listening to this record is a bit of a chore, but it’s also not half bad.

If you’re looking for “hits”, this isn’t the record for you. This is much more artistic and less “commercial”. Definitely a great listen from an iconic band, though.

Funky grooves.

Beautiful.

This is definitely a Bjork album. I didn’t hate it, but not fully my thing. She’s quite a genius, though.

While a questionable human being, John Lennon was certainly musical a genius. I just wish he had used more of that genius on this record. Also, I’ve always been (and still am) a Paul guy.

I’m not much into this genre, but Chemical Brothers were clearly ahead of their time; trailblazers. This record has a cool, funky groove, but with an electronic twist. Dug it.

I dig the Furs, but this album is just okay. Pretty In Pink is %100 the best track.

Quite simply one of the greatest female voices of the 20th century.

Vintage Brit-pop… a fun listen for the most part.

So funky. Iconic. Track 2 is something.

S&G will always receive 5 stars from me.

Smokey dive bar music. I feel like I should be getting hustled by a pool shark while sucking down a couple Bud Lights. Jeff Beck is definitely one of the greatest guitarists of the 20th century, though.

We don’t deserve Emmylou Harris. This is an amazing record.

A lovely listen. Very, very chill.

What can you say? It’s Rumors… there’s a reason it’s one of the best selling records of all time. Every vinyl collector worth their salt should have this in their collection.

Jack White is a cool dude, but I’ve never really latched on to the hype surrounding him. The music is good, but not THAT good. I enjoyed this record, but probably on a much different level than his most ardent fans.

The incessant electronic beats are just too much. I can’t with this.

A solid new wave record for its time, but likely enjoyed most by New Order’s most ardent fans.

It's kind of nice to hear some deeper cuts from The Stones, rather than just their big hits. Like many selections on this list, I believe this record is best enjoyed by more hardcore fans than the casual listener. A decent list, but a bigger fan would enjoy this far more than I did. I've always been more of a Beatles guy anyway. ;)

Indie stuff is not for me. This isn’t terrible, though.

Can I get an amen for the reverend?

A little heavy for my taste, but it’s definitely a masterpiece.

Perhaps it’s a generational thing, but every song on this record sounds, to me, like “She Sells Sanctuary”, just with different tempos. Ian Astbury… great singer, but he’s found a style and stuck with it. Great pipes, not much depth.

Familiar, complex Bee Gees harmonies, but a bit lost on the concept.

I don’t really “get” this, but I can see how many others might.

Immediate 5 stars. Absolute perfection.

Absolute classic. A fun listen!

Absolutely one of the single greatest recordings of the 20th century. One of the easiest five stars I've given in this project so far.

I feel like ‘Bad’ is every bit as good as ‘Thriller’ or ‘Off The Wall’.

Ire ire! The best to ever do it.

A good listen, but not mind blowing. She saved that for the next record. H’ll of a voice, though.

Hard rock/metal isn’t really my thing, but this album kicks so much ass.

This is a good album. It’s a shame PJ Harvey didn’t get over more commercially.

Cool beats, interesting vocals, but I’m nowhere near worldly enough to truly appreciate it.

What a fantastic record!

Anyway…

We can thank Billy Corgan for making this not suck.

Maybe I wasn’t in the right mindset for this… or maybe it’s because I can’t really relate to the deeper messages, but I just couldn’t get in to this record. Revolutionary for its time, I’m sure. It’s just not for me.

Interesting record. Flaming Lips only sound like Flaming Lips… and nobody else sounds like Flaming Lips. Not my thing, but I recognize just how talented they are.

Seriously disappointed in this one.

I don’t really relate to punk rock. Their messages are clear, but, sorry, the music (at least on this record) sucks.

You’ve one sitar album, you’ve heard them all.

Epic. Classic. Easy 5 stars.

I didn’t hate this. I didn’t love it, either.

This sounds like a 2-song, 38 minute jam session. Not terrible, but if “Kind of Blue” is the bar, this falls quite short of that.

Interesting sound. Quite unique… but not my thing.

This record still holds up. The grooves and flow are unmatched. It’s too bad Lauryn turned into such a weirdo.

Masterpiece.

Like many people, my only knowledge of The Replacements were their songs “Alex Chilton” and “Can’t Hardly Wait”. This was a nice way to hear more of their material; something I wouldn’t have or ally sought out. I liked this album, but not so much that I’d become a super fan. Strong 3 stars.

This album kicks so much ass.

No thanks.

The singles are great and still hold up, for the most part. The rest of the album, however, does not.

This album actually kicked a lot of ass. Shit vocals, but amazing guitar licks.

Cool grooves throughout. Definitely an artist who influenced people like Paul Oakenfeld, Fatboy Slim, and Moby. Cool listen, if not my jam.

Morrissey is one sad bastard. Decent record, though.

I’d rather be listening to just about anything else, to be honest. Ear pollution.

There’s 1000 albums you should listen to before you die. Then there’s whatever the hell this is. Awful.

Before U2/Bono got all pretentious. Solid rock ‘n roll album.

A true groundbreaking record... nothing from around this time sounds like it. While it's not completely my thing, I recognize just how important this record is to rock & roll. BRUUUUUUUUUUUCE!!!!

I genuinely thought I was listing to one long song... but then I realized I was track 3. Look, this rocks pretty hard, but it all kind of sounds the same to my old, curmudgeon ears. Solid rock & roll album, though.

I was surprisingly disappointed with this one; didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I thought I would. "Freedom" is clearly the best song on the album... the rest of it kind of fell flat for me.

A milestone album for an iconic artist. Some of the songs are real bummers, but one can’t deny its impact.