I don't mind the music, but I would not seek it out. The singer's voice is very grating to me, though. I would not listen to this again.

Excellent guitar work. Some of the songs are better than others. I eventually skipped ahead during "Wars of Armageddon" because it was just unpleasant to the ear with all the screaming.

I know Joni Mitchell is a legend, and I respect her contributions to the musical world, but all of her songs sound vaguely the same to me. The album is no different. If anything, I like this less than the other songs I’ve heard by her. That said, “Raised on Robbery” was a fun surprise that did stand out.

Very “classic” classic rock sound. I could see how this would have been popular. It is not bad, but I wouldn’t see myself reaching for this. But “American Girl” is definitely a classic.

Awesome music, legendary man. I like how he talks between the songs and treats the prisoners with respect. This whole concept of an album and the others like it are great. And the music is excellent.

I always assumed Thriller was one of the best albums of the decade because I was familiar with the singles. Taking time to listen to it entirely, it is a bit weird. There are some of the best pop songs of the 80s, but mixed in between them are terrible, almost unlistenable songs.

This is not my style of music. It is very "background" music and reminds me of bad slow jams. I am really not enjoying this, especially when the singer randomly breaks into falsetto. I was glad when this was over.

Probably not one of her very best, this has a very classic Lana dreamlike feel that developed in her music over the last handful of years. This one feels like each song is kind of the same, flowing into one another. Not bad, but not her best work.

I respect what they did for the genre, but I did not love it. It does hit differently in the current political environment.

His voice is surely an acquired taste, but there is no doubt he’s a lyrical master. Some truly exceptional songs are on here - “Masters of War” in particular. I liked it more than I expected. Would I seek it out? Probably not, but I’d add a few tracks to a general playlist.

The music is great. Stipe’s voice is very much an acquired taste though. But overall, I like this album. The stand outs are the singles.

I respect what Public Enemy is and their impact, but why did I get two albums just days apart? Like the last, they are speaking their mind on important issues. The music is slightly more engaging, but the album feels very long. I almost didn’t finish this one. My rating reflects my respect for what Public Enemy represents, but I can’t see myself revisiting any of this. And maybe I can avoid repeats for a bit?

This is an album I know I like because I listen to without being prompted. The most novel of concepts - playing to prisoners about everything from murder while high on cocaine to being executed for crimes. Cash sounds his best, from his calm opening “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash” that builds right into “Folsom Prison Blues.” He never looks back. This is a classic album. Cash is a true legend.

While contemporaries were rapping about social issues and racism, Biggie goes a very different direction.

Released during the 1990s when there were so many amazing female singer-songwriters, Crow always felt on the weaker side to me. Revisiting this album 30 years later (uh, where does time go?), I still feel the same. Her voice is average, even kind of bad at times, and the songs are fairly forgettable. I will take Tori Amos or Paula Cole any day (or The Chicks if we are leaning country). Overall, an average albeit forgettable album.

I am one of those melodramatic fools that was immediately taken back just looking at the cover. Solid, catchy songs that stand the test of time. I appreciate the musical work (especially the drums) on these songs more than I did back in the 90s.

Solid album all the way through. Where goth and post-punk meet with Siouxsie’s ethereal voice. I was thrilled to see this one pop up!

Driving female energy. While it feels straight out of the 90s, it also holds up just as well today.

Blink and you’ll miss it - this is only 38 minutes long. While Bowie is never bad, this is not a favorite of mine. Still, it is something I decided to listen to twice to get a feel. Bowie is almost always good. “Wild is the Wind” is a nice ending to the album.

This was another album where I expected something more. The bangers are there, and they are great, but some very mediocre songs ride in between those. While not a bad album, I am not aboard the hype train with everyone else.

Waylon is a legend, and I knew that I was going to love this. And I did. This is everything that is great about classic country, especially outlaw country. My only regret is that this album is so short (27 minutes), but there is a lot more Waylon out there to listen to.

So much Bowie is on this list that sometimes it feels like it’s about quantity over quality. This album made no impact on me other than the strangely uninspired cover art.

So much Bowie is on this list that sometimes it feels like it’s about quantity over quality. This album made no impact on me other than the strangely uninspired cover art.

So much Bowie is on this list that sometimes it feels like it’s about quantity over quality. This album made no impact on me other than the strangely uninspired cover art.

There is a lot of talk about coming of age, but there was an entire generation of rappers saying the same things, violence and misogyny. That said, the beats were good. Perhaps not something I’d reach for, but not a bad album by any means.

This album is simply cheesy and does not stand the test of time. Most of the songs sound the same, and I found myself skipping several before they were done. This is another album I can’t quite understand why it is on this list.

Jazz may be polarizing, but I love jazz. This is a classic, and beautifully done.

Melodic and fun, this was a great album that showcases why Queen (and Freddie Mercury) are so iconic!

It was not bad, but not memorable.

I knew I was not a grunge fan, and this did not help. This is one of the rare occasions I didn’t even finish the album.

This is my fourth Bowie album on this list in less than a month, but it’s definitely the best. This is a classic album with familiar tunes and deep creativity. A necessary classic.

This felt surprisingly mediocre to me. I knew the big hits off it (Jump, Panama, Hot for Teacher), but everything else was very unremarkable. I can’t imagine this being an album I’d listen to again.

This album left no impression at all on me. I listened to it and completely forgot what it was. That’s how uninspired and boring it was.

This is just not music for me. I almost didn’t make it though this album.

While I like some Bjork, this was not it. All the songs bled together.

Good enough as background music, but even listening to it twice, nothing stood out to me.

It was nice enough but I don’t see it as something I’d revisit.

I know that Stevie is a legend, and his music isn't bad, but this one just didn't do much for me.

I actually enjoyed this quite a lot. I knew a few songs what made me feel nostalgic, and then the rest was a good listen. It is one I’d revisit again, which is a good sign.

Very late 60s sound that was pleasant to listen to. I knew the song “Time of the Season” before, and it was a good representation of the album.

I liked some of it, but some of it felt so repetitive. At least one song sounded like the same melody as another with new lyrics. I was a little disappointed bechase I had heard so much hype for this album.

To say this was not my thing is an understatement. I almost want to apologize to the other albums that were given a 1 in this journey because this was next level below.

I very much did not enjoy this.

I had to find it on YouTube, but it wasn’t bad. I wouldn’t listen to it regularly, but it was catchy and made for decent background music.

Not great, but not bad. There were some bangers, but it did kind of feel all the same. And his voice is a lot to handle for 45 minutes straight.

I enjoyed this one a lot. I had not listened enough to this band before, so this was a pleasant surprise.

It was ok. Some songs were better than others, and all had a similar feel.

Decent, pleasant album with a distinct late 60s sound. It sounded a lot like The Beatles at times, though.

This was a pleasant surprise for me. I often am not a huge fan of this style of music, but I found this chill and a good album to listen to while starting my day.

This inclusion makes no sense to me. It feels like background music at best, elevator music at worst. While it probably goes well with the visuals of a 70s film, it offers little for the listener. With so many great albums left off the list, I am astonished this made the cut. That said, it wasn’t unlistenable.

I really wanted to like this one, but it just felt like songs for kids. The highlight was hearing “Good Vibrations.” I don’t even know what this album was supposed to be really.

This album is very much a product of its time. It’s weird to me people complain it sounds like Nirvana. Aside from being a principal of that band, it is also grunge of the era. As I am not a big fan of grunge, this album didn’t make me swoon, but it was good enough and I definitely didn’t hate it.

This album doesn’t deserve the basement ranking it has. It is not softly melodic, nor something I would reach for on my own, but it is unique and creative. One can hear how it influenced later artists of the industrial genre. I wouldn’t pass this off as entirely noise, and honestly it had a lot more to contribute than some of the trivial garbage I’ve gotten on this list.

I am not typically a fan of Radiohead, and while I wouldn’t say this album made me one, it wasn’t bad. It was decent background music. I appreciated the chill on a Sunday morning.

Solid indie rock from an influential band.

I do like CSN, but I prefer their later stuff. This album had lovely harmonies, but it was kind of forgettable.

While it feels like every rap album has way too many gunshots, this was catchier than most.

Morrissey is not a likable person, but he is no less talented. This album has some in your face songs from the start, but it is a good album.