This is not for me. It sounds like a failed attempt at doing an artsy rip off of a Bowie album. Really bad.

I like rock music from this era, but had never listened to a full album from this band. While I can appreciate what they did here, it didn’t really hold my attention for an entire album. By the end it was just an endurance test (I did listen to the whole thing). One or two tracks were good, but as a whole it was boring.

Very impressive debut album! Probably top 10 debut albums. I just loved the vibe, and feels like a sweet road trip playlist.

Groovy, bluesy, psychedelic, and a bit meandering.

This was a fun blast from the past. I might be underrating it because I listened to it while doing a bike workout whereas it would probably be better appreciated in the evening with a glass of wine.

This one had a cool modern rock vibe.

Groundbreaking for the time. I love the entire album the way it flows. Standout tracks will always be Venus in Furs and Heroin.

Classic! The Doors are so polarizing, people either love or hate them. Jim Morrison was a great performance artist

How is this my first time listening to this album?! It was great; I really like this style of punk.

Not for me.

Good album of modern prog. Rated 3 stars because the overarching concepts were done first and better by Radiohead.

This one just didn’t do it for me. Mellow Gold by Beck did this so much better.

I was surprised by this one, but I loved it! I want this one on vinyl in my collection!

Eagles are so great, I had never listened to this album, and im glad I did. Rating it a three, but really enjoyed the singles.

Great album, would have scored higher if it wasn’t a bunch of covers. Really well executed though

The original! Lots of raging against the machine.

One of the best grunge albums. This one hits hard. Angry Chair alone is a masterpiece.

Solid 60s rock album. I had never listened to a complete Who album before. Hoping there are a couple more to come.

That organ knocked it down to a 2 for me. I could definitely hear lots of metal roots on this on though.

I used to listen to this all the time when I was a kid. A staple in 80’s alternative.

I was honestly surprised by how much I enjoyed this album. When it got picked, I thought I’d rate it a 2 maybe 3 stars at best. But, for a debut album, it was a really nice foreshadowing of what was to come. Clocking in at an economical time less than 36 mins, we experience the genius that is Eddie on guitar, and coupled with David Lee Roth’s playboy antics and howls, there isn’t a wasted minute here. Consider me “re fanned”.

This actually had catchy, harmonious rhythm. I was pleasantly surprised.

Classic.

Propelled by the title track, it is a fun album that loses steam about half way through, culminating in the disappointing oh yoko.

This one surprised me. I had only heard The Killing Moon (which slaps!) before. Real close to a 4 star

Solid album. I knew more doings than I thought I would. Kind of geek/cool/retro vibe, even at the time.

Fantastic debut album. I’m not a Foo Fighters fan, but in this debut Dave shows off his grunge / punk roots, by writing all the songs, playing all the instruments, and singing. This is FF before they became a dad rock band. I love every song.

This one surprised me. How had I never heard this album before? What is trip hop (I thought I knew, but now want to explore the genre more)? So much variety on this album, it really kept me engaged.

This is not for me. It sounds like a failed attempt at doing an artsy rip off of a Bowie album. Really bad.

Just not for me. The narration was annoying.

This one puts me in the mood to make sweet love to my honey and fuck all night!

Stand out solo debut from Iggy..that version of China Girl was awesome. I loved the overall vibe

This. Album. Rocks! Only 50 or so albums in, but this has been the best find on the list so far. Great variety, pulsing and melodic metal, and the lead singer’s voice is simply amazing.

Trippy, fun, psychedelic

Smooth soul

Good album from Stevie. I might have rated it higher, but listened to this and Marvin Gaye, and Al Green within just a few days, and I’m wanting a new genre.

Not my jam. Too hokey, and soooooo long

Smooth rhymes delivered over a jazzy beat.

The opening title track was nostalgic, and the album kept the good beats and same vibe throughout. Rating 2 stars because this was really a one hit wonder, and it was quite repetitive.

Great opening track in Gimme Shelter, and fantastic closer You Can’t Always get What You Want, songs in between are good, but not great. The Rolling Stones have better albums, I’m still glad I listened to this one.

These are the anthems of our youth. I hadn’t listened to this in years, put it on and could sing along like an angsty 10th grader. Add it up will always be my favorite but I had forgotten how good the rest of the album was, Promise, Kiss off, Good feelings, there isn’t a skip track on the record.

Fresh sounds, clever wordplay, teeny pop late ‘90’s style.

I really like Kraftwerk and appreciate how influential they have been to so many electronic acts to follow. I hadn’t heard this one before, and really dug the vibe. Eating it a 3 because I don’t see myself listening to it again, but looking forward to Tour de France (if it’s on the list). This album is another great example of why I’m doing this project…I never would have gotten around to listening to it otherwise!

The sounds either started out sounding like a Christmas song, or nursery rhyme, at one point I even heard Wizard of Oz, but then they would settle into a chill vibe with soothing female vocals. I really enjoyed this one, but can’t see revisiting it often.

Timeless, Little Richard. So much energy on this one that it’s hard not sing & dance along.

She had me at “Fuck and Run”.

Strong Debut album, a bit experimental which I would expect no less from Bjork. The singles are the highlights and Human Behavior is on my favorite lists from this time period.

I had never heard of this band. A lot of energy, and each song sounds different which keeps the album interesting.

Discovered this band watching High Fidelity, and dove into their main 3 albums for 2 or 3 years. That was about 20 years ago (time flies!) at my writing these notes. It was fun to re-discover this one.

Original, atmospheric, goth!

This one got old quick. Albums with all covers don’t belong on this list. 2 stars because she does have a good voice.

This one brings me back to the good old days. Classic Sonic Youth!

This was my first Primal Scream album. I feel like I’m missing something…maybe you have to see the movie? This album was all over the place. Maybe it grows on you over multiple listens, but I’ll never know. Eating a 2, because there were points when I thought they were on to something only to change directions again

Trippy!