My first album for this long journey. It's a well produced album but not necessarily something I would listen to regularly unless I was in a very specific headspace. I'm not even sure that may ever occur. Still, there could have been worse albums to start with.
A solid listen and moodier than I expected based on the single.
A really solid album. I can tell it influenced a lot of bands.
This was such a delight.
I was expecting a straight forward folk album but this blew my expectations away. A really enjoyable listen.
Rock on!
A shoegaze classic with which I am well familiar. Let the soft, fuzzy guitars wash over you.
I liked it. It has a nice consistent groove and Nicks' vocals are so soothing. I only listened once but I have a feeling I will come back to this one again real soon. 3.5
I was only familiar with her acting but this album has some nice grooves. Top half of the album is certified.
I was excited to see the of Montreal collab but it's unfortunately disappointing. It's all Kevin Barnes and no Janelle Monae.
Jazz! Jazz? Ja√z. J@§§•
Bjorks always had me confused. Do I like her music? Do I not? I never know. This album unfortunately does not clear up any confusion. Still respect her game though.
Man I did not know what I was getting into.
Hell yeah I'll lounge at the Morrison Hotel.
Clean production and a very big sound that's meant to envelope you in the music.
I had literally never heard of this band before. The album cover didn't give me any idea of what to expect. After about the 3rd track I realized this is mostly an instrumental album and that's when I really came on board with this album.
This is why I love this project. Some wild albums I never would have known to listen to otherwise.
There's nothing wrong with this album I just think that Costello is not for me.
It's an interesting album but electronic music is not something I'm usually interested in
This is a good album no doubt. However this kind of classic rock is fun to listen to in short doses. So a full album of AC/DC is too much for me.
ABBA is fun.
I'm sure this was cool at the time. There are some groovy guitar and bass lines. Really liked the last song.
At the core, this is a basic, uninspiring musical album. But knowing this album was made following his release from an inpatient mental hospital stay made me want to explore it further. Context shouldn't really matter but this time it does. That probably explains the album's inclusion on this list
It felt like FF stormed onto the scene with Take Me Out. It's such a banger and the rest of the album shouldn't be overlooked either. If you like Take Me Out then you will surely enjoy this album. Great debut for the Scottish lads
It seems like so often when "What's Going On" is used in movies it's some light-hearted, loving sort of scene. I've been lied to this whole time. This is a Vietnam war protest album. Oh damn this album got very religious
A delightful album for a warm, sunny, spring morning.
It's alright. Not my type of vibe.
Any sort of techno album is always going to rank low on my list. I can't tolerate a whole album of it, no matter how well the record fits the genre.
Even setting aside what this record, and the band, did for punk rock, this is a solid punk album in the year 2025.
Based on album art alone this is going to be powerful. Great music, wonderful voice, painful lyrics.
Ummm yeah, not sure what this was
A less moodier Smiths.
This album makes me understand why pot was such a big deal in the 70s.
Much better than that mid Morrissey solo album I had to listen to a few days ago.
You can never have too much rock and roll. But this one does drag on a bit too much. 18 tracks feels bloated.
Ska matters!
Kraftwerk, I apologize for not being familiar with your game. Some unique sounds on this album. I was originally going to one-and-done this album but then I heard Computer Love. What a song. Computer World is an incredible album. So then I had to relisten to this album. I think I prefer the poppier sounds of Computer World. I still really appreciate this one though. Feeling strong 3.5.
Oh damn, RIP Brian Wilson. Of all the days to get this album, it's the day after he passes away.
I love the vibe of this album. I just can't listen to the whole thing though while sitting in a windowless office, staring at a computer. Take me to Havana and then we'll try again.
Alright is the star of the album but there are a lot of enjoyable tunes as well. Supergrass brings a fun energy.
Is salsa a condiment? What is a condiment? I'd say it's a food that is typically eaten on top of another food. Do people eat salsa by itself? No, they don't. On top of chips, burritos, tacos. Never alone. Is this a debate or am I making it up? I love a good salsa.
As far as salsa music goes, I can take or leave it.
In the early 2000s, before In Rainbows, this ranked as my favorite Radiohead album. It is a more straightforward rock album than say, Amnesiac. It makes for a perfect gateway album. As you listen you can appreciate Thom Yorke's voice and Radiohead's style without feeling too off-put. Then once you've come around on Hail to the Thief so you can start diving into other parts of the back catalogue.
Come for the hits, stay for the jam band
Worth it for Stairway to Heaven, alone.
Interesting stuff
More Morrissey?? I'm like 3% of the way through this project and I've encountered 3 albums related to Morrissey. Wild. It's a step back from the final Smiths record but way better than at least one of Morrissey's later solo releases.
Cover hits hard. Moody AF.
Judas Priest are British?!?? Did Beavis and Butthead know this? Hell, they probably didn't care since Breaking the Law is a banger of a song.
I get it's a rock opera but I didn't have enough patience for this much Pink Floyd.
Why is this on the list??
Awesome band name. Cool jazz.
His voice reminds me of the singer from the Silver Jews. The instrumentation is wonderful.
The King of Pop for sure.
British rock seems to have a vibe
Jangle, fuzz, spacey, these guitars have it all.
I want to spend more time with this album but I don't know if it pulled me in enough to where I want to carve out the time. It's a tough call. 3.5/5
War, what is it good for? A great listening experience. SBS and New Year's Day are phenomenal.
The original chill, lo-fi hip-hop to study to (or so it seems). I like Common's style and the beats are great. It's too bad Kanye turned into a POS because he does well complimenting Common.
All hail the algorithm! Two great hip-hop albums on consecutive days! Q-Tip is such a great lyricist. His flow is smooth like butter. The beats are so good here too. Top notch album all around.
Enter Sandman has to be up there as a Top 10 album opener.
The record starts off as psychedelic rock then morphs into experimental rock while keeping some psychedelic elements. I prefer the first half over the second.
When comparing this to the hip hop albums I listened to a few days ago, this one doesn't stand out as much. No shade. For being released at the start of the 90s though, I can see how it represented a shift in hip hop styles from the 80s.
3.5
Metallica, again?? I understand why people like Metallica. I felt pretty fired up listening to this album.
A good throwback to the time before Snoop Dogg became a corporate sellout. Really digging the album.
I listened to this two times through and enjoyed it. Then I saw the news about Ozzy passing and I became distracted by Black Sabbath. It was my first time listening to "Paranoid." I have to imagine that album makes an appearance on this list at some point. Seeing as how I've already heard Metallica, twice, and Judas Priest, I would be shocked if Paranoid doesn't make the cut.
Anyway, Otis Redding, good soul music. 3.5
Ok this cannot be a freaking coincidence. First Brian Wilson passes away and a Beach Boys album pops up. Now, Ozzy Osbourne passes away and a Black Sabbath album is up? This has to be on purpose. Not that I'm complaining.
I am not a heavy metal fan per se but I do like some good rock and roll. I can appreciate why this album is such a banger.
Had some trouble getting into this one and it's hard to pin down why. I'm hoping I can get another change with Biggie.
When did the electric organ fall out of favor? Such an underrated rock instrument
I know of the singles from my days watching MTV. Stellar, Pardon Me, Drive, are all enjoyable. Beyond that, I never realized how big this album was, so much so that you have you listen to it before you die.
Damn good jazz.
Not something I could get into
What is this album supposed to be? I never figured it out.
Down-tempo reggae with punk flair from a trio of pre-historic riottt girls? I'm in.
Good vibes only.
Woah, an unexpected live album. This has me thinking: what are my to live albums? Tame Impala is the only one that comes to mind right now. I'd have to do more research. Oh, Talking Heads of course. In Rainbows at the Basement, definitely. I really want to figure this out now.
Typically a live album is not the best way to be introduced to a new band. And this is my first time listening to a Thin Lizzy album. After one listen I'm assuming this was a good representation of the band's sound. The allegations of studio overdubs is very interesting because this record sounds very clean. The crowd is not heard that often during the songs even though they sounded like an active crowd. So that makes me wonder how much of this is truly a live album. Now it's most likely that the crowd mics were turned all the way down except in certain circumstances. Either way, it doesn't change my thoughts or rating but it is something fun to ponder as I listen to the record again.
I missed this one during my Pavement phase. Less polished than anything to come later. Whether deliberate or not, I don't know. Crooked Rain probably would have been a better pick than Slanted and Enchanted. I couldn't help but think of Sonic Youth while listening to this record. I know for a fact I will see Daydream Nation on this list eventually.
Nice production and pleasant voice. This style is just not my type of thing.
A classic power pop album.
Taking away Free Bird, this record feels pretty average.
The crowd noise really adds to the energy of the performance. 3.5
Sounded like some straight forward rock.
Solid. 3.5-4
Good folk. 3.5
Some classic swing tunes on here.
Feels like a classic
What a bold move to push Eminem into the mainstream as a counter to the boy band craze. This album is so dark and violent, even if satirical, that I'm sure many people were surprised that the rest of the album didn't have the same humor as My Name Is.
While listening to this I was guessing the album was from the 70s or early 2000s. I was totally wrong. Counter culture country.
I can really hear their influence in a band like Sleater-Kinney. 3-3.5
Couldn't vibe with this one. 2.5
This was kind of a fun listen
Upon the first listen, I was disappointed the album wasn't filled with bangers like Southern Man. Then I let the record sit for a bit and I gave it another go. I started to appreciate the album more and more as I continued to listen. I ended up really liking the record and I think it's outstanding from Neil Young.
Some classics on here like One Love and Jamming. A lot of good vibrations and a classic reggae album.
3.5
Maybe this is better at the club? This just all ran together in my ears.
3.5
I never got into the White Stripes but if I did, I know I would really enjoy them.
3.5
I love a well-executed concept album. I thought it was a live album at first so I was surprised to read that it wasn't. The theme of late night living was told in an interesting manner. Great album.
Quintessential S-K. Corin's reverberating vocals, Carrie's cool girl attitude, and Janet's powerful drumming. Indeed a classic.
I had been meaning to listen to a full Kendrick album so this provided the perfect opportunity to do so. I was not disappointed.
Yeah this was fine. Ray Charles is super talented. I just didn't vibe with it too much during my listen.
What was this? Whatever it was i don't like it.
What the crap.
2000s were a weird time. Any time else and nu-metal never would have been popular.
I have no idea what he was singing about but it sounded great.
Linkin Park followed by Britney Spears is exactly why the early 2000s were weird.
Maybe the only album to ever name-drop Pell grants.
If this is the only Arcade Fire album on the list then it's a solid choice. I give the edge to Funeral but Neon Bible moved the band forward as musicians and songwriters with a darker, more serious presentation. This album showed they were more than a merry band of misfits, not afraid to challenge the status quo.
Nice vocals, music is tolerable. Fuck Me Pumps was entertaining. Not much else to it for me.
2
"The Band" is such an audacious name. I love it.
The album, though, was just alright. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. One listen was not enough to get a good feel for it. It's also hard to rate music from so long ago when we are spoiled by so much music nowadays. It doesn't have the same impact unfortunately.
Bring back party lines!
3.5
What makes this different than any other Depeche Mode album? This is not a rhetorical question. I just assume Depeche Mode all sounds the same.
This was to samey sounding for my tastes. But that's really just RHCP.
Fell on love with her voice watching the music video for Good Fortune on MTV2. Never listened to the rest of the album until now. Thom Yorke was a nice surprise.
The album art screams 1980s synth driven pop. The first track, a fully instrumental song, completely took me by surprise. Then the rest of the album settles into a Cure/Smiths type of vibe.
2.5
An auditory delight.
I was expecting something raw grunge/noise but this album blew me away with its songsmanship. Oh damn, they are from Ellensburg.
I enjoyed the rock/punk elements much more than the pop songs.
Not my jam.
Three things:
First, Elvis doesn't feel real. I wasn't alive during his time and so nowadays he's most remembered as a character. He seems like a movie character than a real, amazing musician. So listening to this album felt odd.
Second, I quickly warmed up to this album. I think in part because it wasn't the Elvis songs that are played out. Also, I listened to this a lot over the weekend while driving around in the sun. The vibes were perfect.
Lastly, what makes a good live album? Top hits? Good crowd? Showmanship? I think it all depends on the band. Here, what makes it work is that the album showcases Presley as a great musician and singer. He's the star of this album, not his top hits. Production sounds great and the backup singers are a nice touch. This was a great introduction to the true Elvis Presley.
I'm not sure how this album was received at the time; I'm sure it was divisive. No obvious hits, slower tempo, more experimental. Wouldn't recommend as a way to introduce someone to Radiohead. But this album goes to show how great Radiohead is because musically it's delightful and their popularity didn't suffer from this bold album.
3.5
Iggy looks so young! Solid power pop. 3.5
Good pair with Iggy the day before.
Shaft. Damn right.
Kind of a guilty pleasure for me. 3.5
Cyndi Lauper inspired the riot girl movement. That's my head cannon, at least
Icelandic goddess.
When the strings hit in River Man I knew I was in for a treat.
this album makes me feel like I'm watching a movie where the weather is dreary and the protagonist is going through some sort of difficult situation or difficult time in their life. now whether the lyrics actually match that Vibe I'm not certain unfortunately I don't have the time to sit down and pour over the lyrics and this project makes it difficult to do that on a daily basis but maybe someday Maybe
Life's too short; skip this rave-bait.
A reminder that this project is not a speedrun.
