My 1001 Albums Journey

Album	You	Global	Diff
Eli And The Thirteenth Confession Laura Nyro	5	2.94	+2.06
Come Away With Me Norah Jones	5	3.38	+1.62
good kid, m.A.A.d city Kendrick Lamar	5	3.64	+1.36
Dummy Portishead	5	3.71	+1.29
Time Out The Dave Brubeck Quartet	5	3.83	+1.17
Want Two Rufus Wainwright	4	2.83	+1.17
(What's The Story) Morning Glory Oasis	5	3.85	+1.15
Rip It Up Orange Juice	4	2.9	+1.1
Tapestry Carole King	5	3.91	+1.09
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul Otis Redding	5	3.92	+1.08

Album	You	Global	Diff
69 Love Songs The Magnetic Fields	1	2.85	-1.85
Warehouse: Songs And Stories Hüsker Dü	1	2.85	-1.85
Appetite For Destruction Guns N' Roses	2	3.71	-1.71
The Joshua Tree U2	2	3.67	-1.67
Hounds Of Love Kate Bush	2	3.62	-1.62
Penthouse And Pavement Heaven 17	1	2.61	-1.61
Rising Above Bedlam Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart	1	2.59	-1.59
Ramones Ramones	2	3.57	-1.57
Document R.E.M.	2	3.55	-1.55
Moss Side Story Barry Adamson	1	2.52	-1.52

The Who

3/5

This album definitely feels like a time piece. I haven't listened to much of The Who's discography before this but I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted with the Blues tracks on this project. While most of the blues tracks were okay, most of the pop-rock tracks were a miss for me. Overall, this was an album with a little more hit than miss. Favourite Track(s): My Generation, I Don't Mind Least Favourite Track(s): Much Too Much

Ágætis Byrjun

Sigur Rós

3/5

Listening to this album was like jumping through many calm dreams and some turbulent ones as well. This album was unlike something I've heard before. I thought most of the tracks were good, but none too outstanding. Overall, I feel like this album would be great for enhancing an outdoor walk or for drifting you to sleep. Favourite Track(s): Olsen olsen Least Favourite Track(s): Avalon

Chirping Crickets

Buddy Holly & The Crickets

2/5

I imagine this album helped shape the Rock & Roll genre. I thought it was okay. Most of the songs had a similar sound, and it didn't feel like there was a standout track. Favourite Track(s): Rack Me My Baby Least Favourite Track(s): Not Fade Away

Sound of Silver

LCD Soundsystem

4/5

Toe tapper, head banger, body groover are just a couple of words to describe this album. Every track in this album hits and I didn't find any that disappointed. Favourite Track(s): Get Innocuous, Time to Get Away, Sound of Silver Least Favourite Track(s): Watch the Tapes

Machine Head

Deep Purple

3/5

It's hard to believe that there are so many classics on this short album. Favourite Track(s): Highway Star, Smoke on the Water, Lazy Least Favourite Track(s): Never Before

Nebraska

Bruce Springsteen

4/5

With this album, I can see why Bruce Springsteen is widely revered. I never really liked his music or this genre, or at least I thought I did, until I started listening and thinking about the lyrics in each of these tracks. The stories in each track are told masterfully, and the stripped-down instrumentals and the delivery from Springsteen's vocals emphasize the raw emotion in those narratives. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this album. Favourite Track(s): Highway Patrolman, Mansion on the Hill Least Favourite Track(s): Open All Night

The Genius Of Ray Charles

Ray Charles

3/5

I liked the big band and upbeat tracks on this album. I felt like most of the sombre tracks sounded too similar to each other. Favourite Tracks(s): Let the Good Times Roll, Deed I Do Least Favourite Track(s): Tell Them You'll Wait for Me

The White Album

Beatles

4/5

This album has many of my favourite tracks that the Beatles have made. This project also has a couple of experimental tracks. I think the most interesting track here is Revolution 9, which I liked because it made me feel scared and vulnerable, rather than how it sounded. Favourite Track(s): Blackbird, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Rocky Raccoon, Mother Nature's Son Least Favourite Track(s): Piggies

My Aim Is True

Elvis Costello

2/5

I think that this album was decent. I didn't like the washed-out, tinny vocals. I had to listen to this album a couple, too many times, because it felt like most of the tracks sounded the same. This album didn't appeal to me, but I can see how it would for others. Favourite Track(s): Sneaky Feelings, Mystery Dance Least Favourite Track(s): Pay It Back

Back To Black

Amy Winehouse

4/5

There is so much emotion, so much soul in this album. You can feel her anguish, anger and a sort of hope through her vocals. Amazing vocal performance and instruments alongside. Favourite Track(s): Love Is A Losing Game Least Favourite Track(s): Just Friends

Olympia 64

Jacques Brel

3/5

Overall, it sounds pretty good and very theatrical. I would have enjoyed it more if I understood the language, although the instrumentation seemed pretty good for a live album. Favourite Track(s): Les jardins du casino Least Favourite Track(s): Les vieux

This Is Fats Domino

Fats Domino

3/5

This guy rocks and rolls. Favourite Track(s): La La, Mardi Gras in New Orleans Least Favourite Track(s): Goin' Home

More Songs About Buildings And Food

Talking Heads

2/5

I liked the latter half of the album more. I didn't really like the vocals. I feel like the instrumental performances were decent at best. I can't say I'm a fan of this sound. Favourite Track(s): I'm Not in Love Least Favourite Track(s): Warning Sign

Young Americans

David Bowie

3/5

A funky album with every track being introspective. Favourite Track(s): Young Americans, Fascination Least Favourite Track(s): Win

The Who Sell Out

The Who

3/5

Was this record composed of ads and jingles? 100% yes, but each track has a poke and a prod about culture at that time, which even has relevance today. I had to listen to this album a couple of times to get the meaning from each song, and while I didn't really like the sound they produced, I did understand what they were trying to achieve here. Overall, I didn't care much for the production here, but the songwriting was thought-provoking. Favourite Track(s): Odorno, Can't Reach You, Tattoo Least Favourite Track(s): Our Love Was, Medac, Sunrise

Document

R.E.M.

2/5

I couldn't get into the vocals, and the production on the first few tracks felt lacklustre to me. I feel like the theme in this record was consistent throughout the tracks. I liked the latter half of the tracks more, but marginal at best. Favourite Track(s): It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine), The One I Love Least Favourite Track(s): Finest Worksong, Strange

Live At The Star Club, Hamburg

Jerry Lee Lewis

3/5

Impressive vocals and great performances from the band. This record is packed with upbeat tracks, with only a single song being a lower tempo. I feel like most of the tracks sounded too similar, with the only difference being the vocals at times. Favourite Track(s): Your Cheating Heart, Great Balls Of Fire Least Favourite Track(s): Long, Tall Sally

Penthouse And Pavement

Heaven 17

1/5

I can't say I liked this record. The stripped-down, experimental synths with the washed-out vocals didn't really tickle my fancy. There was probably some sort of message in the lyrics, but I couldn't get any of them since they were so faded. Favourite Track(s): Penthouse And Pavement Least Favourite Track(s): Soul Warfare, Geisha Boys And Temple Girls, Song With No Name

Fulfillingness' First Finale

Stevie Wonder

4/5

This record seamlessly blends funk and soul, crafting a raw and emotional sound. I enjoyed the songwriting in this album and the variety of genre mixes throughout. Favourite Track(s): Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, They Won't Go When I go, Bird Of Beauty Least Favourite Track(s): Creepin'

Blood Sugar Sex Magik

Red Hot Chili Peppers

3/5

This album had a lot going for it in the first half, and then it falls off drastically. I enjoyed many of the funky tracks and also a number of the heavier rock tracks. The vocals on all tracks were hit or miss due to the goofy sound. The last half of the album lacks the cohesive songwriting that it had in the first half. I guess not every track has to have an impact, but some of these songs weren't even fun. By the last track, "They're Red Hot", it feels like they weren't even trying. Favourite Track(s): Breaking the Girl, Under the Bridge Least Favourite Track(s): They're Red Hot

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Simon & Garfunkel

4/5

A great and emotional record. A variety of unusual instruments were used here, and it worked out well. The vocals are superb, and the songwriting is amazing. Favourite Track(s): Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Baby Driver, The Boxer Least Favourite Track(s): Why Don't You Write Me

Elvis Is Back

Elvis Presley

3/5

I didn't expect the amount of doo-wop that was in this record, and I am all for it. I enjoyed most of the tracks, and there was enough variety to keep my attention. The highlights in this track are the blues-heavy tracks, especially in the last track, "Reconsider Baby", where the band puts up a remarkable performance. There wasn't really a lowlight in this record, but if I had to choose, it would be the sombre tracks, specifically "I Will Be Home Again". It wasn't a bad performance, but it did feel a little out of place considering the brighter tracks in this record. Favourite Track(s): Thrill of Your Love, Reconsider Baby Least Favourite Track(s): I Will Be Home Again, Dirty, Dirty Feeling

Surrealistic Pillow

Jefferson Airplane

3/5

This record has its ups and downs for me. I didn't know what to expect, so I planned to see a bunch of folk tracks. I was glad that there was a diverse set of songs here. Highlights for me in this record were the surprise blues in "In The Morning" and the instrumental performances in "Embryonic Journey". A lowlight for me was the vocals. The vocals felt underpowered compared to the instrumentals, and overall, I didn't like the vocal tones found here. Favourite Track(s): In the Morning, Embryonic Journey, White Rabbit, Somebody to Love Least Favourite Track(s): Comin' Back to Me, Today

Imagine

John Lennon

3/5

This is a record with a legendary first track, but unfortunately, the rest of the album can't match its pace. The rest of the songs weren't necessarily bad, but it felt like the quality had gone down with each subsequent track. Highlights of this record were the instrumental performances, the songwriting, and, obviously, the track 'Imagine'. A lowlight for me on this record was the lack of a lasting impression outside of 'Imagine'. Favourite Track(s): Imagine, Crippled Inside Least Favourite Track(s): I Don't Wanna Be A Soldier Mama

Diamond Life

Sade

4/5

Smooth and sexy can be used to describe this record. Most, if not all, songs include a "sexy" sax accompanied by a bumping bass line. A highlight for me on this album was that saxophone performance. I feel like it just added a little extra to each track. The only lowlight I could find was that the tracks sounded too similar to each other. Favourite Track(s): Your Love Is King Least Favourite Track(s): Frankie's First Affair

Sign 'O' The Times

Prince

3/5

There was a whole lot to love in this record. There is a variety of tracks ranging from R&B, funk, soul and rock. Highlights on this record for me were the slow songs and more R&B-oriented songs. I also found "Housequake" as a pleasant surprise; I was not expecting a boom bap track in here. A lowlight that I found on this record was the use of those '80s synths. Those synths are just not for me. Favourite Track(s): Starfish and Coffee, Slow Love Least Favourite Track(s): It, Hot Thing

90

808 State

2/5

This is one of those records that you play when you're working away or doing something else, but you don't want any silence. It was decent at best, but I don't think I was in the mood for this one. Maybe I'll give it another try in the future. I couldn't say I had any highlights on this record other than that all the tracks, except for the last one, were decent. I couldn't find any tracks that stood out in this record, nor were any tracks distinct from each other. This record just felt like a blend of one sound, and I couldn't tell where a track started or ended, which might be a highlight if you're looking for that sort of thing. I am also not a fan of 80s synths, but that's just me. Favourite Track(s): Ancodia Least Favourite Track(s): The Fat Shadow (Pointy Head Mix)

Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul

Otis Redding

5/5

After hearing this for the first time, I can easily say this has made it onto my all-time favourite records. I was first indirectly introduced to Otis Redding from one of my favourite movies growing up, called "Are We There Yet?" starring Ice Cube. There was a scene where one of the characters sings 'Respect', but it was Aretha Franklin's rendition. After all these years, I'm glad I can listen to where it all began. I had many highlights in this record, but I'll list a few. I enjoyed the way that Otis Redding exuded soul in the emotional tracks. The saxophone in most of the songs was a pleasure to listen to. Almost every song on this record is legendary; it's something you've probably listened to before. I can't say I really had any lowlights in this record. One might be that maybe the tracks could have been organized better. The first track, "Ole Man Trouble," didn't hook me as the others did, and it could have been moved further into the album. Favourite Track(s): Respect, (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction, I've Been Loving You Too Long. Least Favourite Track(s): Ole Man Trouble

Clube Da Esquina

Milton Nascimento

2/5

I couldn't get into this record. The language barrier might play a factor, but I don't think I could get into the melodies and the general sound of this record. I didn't have many highlights. I enjoyed the heavier rock-oriented songs in this record. My lowlights, as you my have I have guessed, were the general melodies in many of the songs. The language barrier was also an issue, but that's just my own skill issue. Favourite Track(s): Trem De Doido Least Favourite Track(s): Lilia, Ao Que Vai Nascer, Cravo E Canela

A Love Supreme

John Coltrane

4/5

It's a technical masterpiece. With every listen, a new detail is heard, a new story discovered. This record is like an empty canvas that each performer contributes to and builds off of. Each performer has their chance to shine, and each of them absolutely killed it. Feeling Coltrane pour an ounce of soul out into the first and last track was a highlight for me. The loss of his presence in Part III makes you yearn for it, and it feels so satisfying when he starts playing again. I didn't have any lowlights on this record. This record needs a couple of listens to get the ideas that they were going for here. Favourite Track(s): Part I - Acknowledgement, Part IV - Psalm Least Favourite Track(s): Part III - Pursuance

The Man Machine

Kraftwerk

3/5

This record was pretty groovy. I usually don't like synthpop, but this one surprised me. The good tracks were really good. The other tracks were just meh, but not that bad either. Favourite Track(s): The Robots, The Model Least Favourite Track(s): Spacelab

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down

The Dandy Warhols

3/5

Lots of variety on this record, ranging from hard rock to psych rock. I enjoyed the lower tempo and heavier stuff. I couldn't get behind the heavier psych rock, but it wasn't bad. Favourite Track(s): Orange Least Favourite Track(s): Green

Live At The Regal

B.B. King

3/5

It's an enjoyable record. Live records can be hit or miss. This record, however, was more hit than miss. I liked the performances from the band and B.B. King. I thought there was good emotional delivery in the vocals. I was surprised by the lack of guitar presence in this record, although I loved it when it was there. The saxophone and piano performances were also amazing. I only had a few low points that I noticed. One was sacrificing some of the sound quality because of the live recording. Another was that some of the tracks seemed forgettable. Favourite Track(s): How Blue Can You Get? Worry, Worry Least Favourite Track(s): Help the Poor

Modern Kosmology

Jane Weaver

2/5

I wasn't expecting an album from 2017 to be on this list for some reason. Overall, I think the album was okay. This record had a lot more lows than highs for me. This album was interesting and made use of a lot of different sounds, some to a positive or negative effect. The production was decent enough, too. Most of the tracks on this album were just decent. There were only a few tracks that stood out to me. Favourite Track(s): The Lightning Back Least Favourite Track(s): Slow Motion, The Architect, Ravenspoint

The La's

2/5

As much as I love "There She Goes", the rest of the tracks don't do anything for me. The other tracks were decent at best. Those gritty, harsh vocals don't do it for me. Favourite Track(s): There She Goes Least Favourite Track(s): I Can't Sleep

The Beach Boys Today!

The Beach Boys

3/5

Pretty good! It's the first time I've listened to a full record from The Beach Boys, and I got what I expected. I enjoyed the vocals in this record. I feel like the instruments were sparse; it made the vocals shine more. My only ick on this record was the lyrics. Some of the songs felt kind of cringy in the present day. Favourite Track(s): Dance, Dance, Dance, Please Let Me Wonder Least Favourite Track(s): Don't Hurt My Little Sister

Stardust

Willie Nelson

4/5

If this is a country album, I'd love to listen to more country. Honestly, I felt like this album was more of a soul or gospel record. This record is relaxing and dreamy. I loved how Nelson expresses his feelings throughout this record. His dream-like vocals make me feel like everything is going to be all right. I also find the faint use of the organ throughout many of the tracks on this record. Favourite Track(s): Georgia On My Mind, Unchained Melody, September Song, Moonlight in Vermont Least Favourite Track(s): On The Sunny Side of the Street

Freak Out!

The Mothers Of Invention

2/5

Some tracks on this record were so painful to listen to that this was the first record I had to skip tracks on. I understand what this record was going for. The genres that they tried to satirize just made some tracks awful to listen to. I think this record is probably important with the messages that it brings throughout each track, the experimental sounds (that didn't age too well, in my opinion), and the freedom of being able to clown on other genres of music. I found that "It Can't Happen Here" to be particularly relevant to today. Favourite Track(s): Anyway The Wind Blows Least Favourite Track(s): Help, I'm a Rock

Live And Dangerous

Thin Lizzy

3/5

This was a fun live record. Each band member had their own time to shine, and every track was strong instrumentally. I also enjoyed how well they worked the crowd. The only thing that could have been better was if the vocals were slightly louder. Favourite Track(s): The Boys Are Back In Town Least Favourite Track(s): Sha-la-la, The Rocker

Nilsson Schmilsson

Harry Nilsson

2/5

I can't say that I enjoyed this record. Every track feels annoying to listen to, almost like it's constantly trying to sell you something. Almost every song felt like an annoying jingle to a soap opera. I think the only good thing I enjoyed was the variety of genres in this record. Favourite Track(s): The Moonbeam Song Least Favourite Track(s): Coconut

James Brown Live At The Apollo

James Brown

2/5

A short and sweet record. I enjoyed most of the performances from the band and James Brown, too. I think this record suffers from too much filler, and it being a live recording is to blame. The background noise, the audience, and the short set make it harder for me to rate higher. Favourite Track(s): Medley Least Favourite Track(s): Think

The Wildest!

Louis Prima

4/5

It's a good swing record. I enjoyed the performances from the instrumental tracks. All of the tracks were catchy and easy to listen to. I think that this record lacks a track that stands out. Favourite Track(s): Body and Soul Least Favourite Track(s): The Lip

Kind Of Blue

Miles Davis

4/5

This record is great. The production is good, the performances are amazing, and it's easy enough to listen to. Favourite Track(s): All Blues Least Favourite Track(s): So What

Siamese Dream

The Smashing Pumpkins

4/5

There was a lot to enjoy in this record. While it was solid instrumentally, I didn't like the gritty vocals in the more upbeat tracks. The vocals did shine in the mellow tracks. Favourite Track(s): Today, Sweet Sweet Least Favourite Track(s): Mayonaise

Roxy Music

3/5

Every track in this record sounded different from the last. I thought that this album started strong, and the quality diminished as it went on. At certain points, the difference in sound played in favour of this record. As the album continued, I felt like the tracks were sounding too experimental for me. One thing is assured, though; it is interesting. Favourite Track(s): Re-Make/Re-Model Least Favourite Track(s): Sea Breezes

The Number Of The Beast

Iron Maiden

3/5

This was a mixed bag. I enjoyed some of the songwriting. Some tracks painted a good visual of the themes. I think that for other songs, the songwriting didn't connect with me. The first few tracks on this record felt sort of similar to other tracks on here as well. Favourite Track(s): Run to the Hills Least Favourite Track(s): Invaders, The Prisoner, The Number Of The Beast, Total Eclipse

Stankonia

OutKast

4/5

A great album. I enjoyed most of the tracks. All of the good tracks, were really good. Favourite Track(s): Ms. Jackson, Spaghetti Junction, B.O.B. Least Favourite Track(s): I'll Call B4 I Cum, Stankonia

The Joshua Tree

U2

2/5

This record was decent. I feel like after the first 3 tracks passed, it just took a nosedive into decent. Favourite Track(s): I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For Least Favourite Track(s): Exit

Live!

Fela Kuti

3/5

I enjoyed this record. I love the way that they worked the crowd in "Egbe Mi O", and how they got the audience to help with the song. Favourite Track(s): Egbe Mi O (Carry Me) Least Favourite Track(s): Drum Solo

System Of A Down

4/5

A great record. I enjoyed almost all the tracks. The songwriting is excellent, and the performances are tight. There's a lot to enjoy here. Favourite Track(s): Suite-Pee, Sugar, Soil Least Favourite Track(s): Mind

Definitely Maybe

Oasis

3/5

The record was good and had a couple of captivating tracks. The songwriting was good. The melodies were enjoyable. I feel like some of the deeper cuts were forgettable. Favourite Track(s): Shakermaker, Supersonic, Slide Away. Least Favourite Track(s): Up in the Sky

Billion Dollar Babies

Alice Cooper

3/5

Not bad. The songwriting was good. The themes seem to be still relevant today. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I felt like the entire track was produced like a comedy skit. Favourite Track(s): Mary Ann Least Favourite Track(s): I Love the Dead

Chemtrails Over The Country Club

Lana Del Rey

3/5

I was not expecting something from 2021 to be on this list. I enjoyed this record. The songwriting and storytelling were excellent, and I enjoyed Lana's emotionally charged vocal delivery. I did have a few gripes with this project. I feel like the general sound in this record felt a little bland. At times, it felt like some songs were too similar to others. Favourite Track(s): Chemtrails Over the Country Club, Breaking Up Slowly Least Favourite Track(s): Tulsa Jesus Freak

Tres Hombres

ZZ Top

2/5

It was okay. The performances were good enough. The guitar solos were cool. I feel like nothing stood out. Favourite Track(s): Hot, Blue, And Righteous, La Grange Least Favourite Track(s): Master of Sparks, Beer Dringers & Hell Raisers

The Seldom Seen Kid

Elbow

3/5

Pretty good. I enjoyed the distinct dream-like sound and production. I also really enjoyed the melodies on tracks like "Grounds for Divorce" and "Friend of Ours". I did find that songs like "Weather to Fly" a little grating to listen to with the repetitive lines. Favourite Track(s): Grounds for Divorce, The Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver Least Favourite Track(s): Weather to Fly

Giant Steps

The Boo Radleys

3/5

This was good. There was a lot of variety in this record that hit a lot more than it missed. Favourite Track(s): Thinking of Ways, If You Want It, Take It, I've Lost the Reason Least Favourite Track(s): Leaves and Sand, The White Noise Revisited

The Notorious Byrd Brothers

The Byrds

3/5

I enjoyed most of the tracks on this record. I liked how each track blended into the next. The only things I didn't enjoy were the heavier, distorted sounds in the latter tracks. Favourite Track(s): Get to You Least Favourite Track(s): Goin' Back, Natural Harmony, Old John Robertson

Parallel Lines

Blondie

3/5

It was good. A nice pop-rock track with hits thrown in. The tracks, apart from the hits, were decent at best. Favourite Track(s): One Way Or Another, Heart Of Glass Least Favourite Track(s): Picture This

Henry's Dream

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

2/5

It was okay. The production felt cinematic, and it felt like they were going for a "movie soundtrack" kind of sound. I don't think I'll go back and listen to this one. Favourite Track(s): Loom of the Land Least Favourite Track(s): I Had a Dream, Joe, Christina the Astonishing, John Finn's Wife

Fever Ray

2/5

This record felt decent at best. Apart from the first track, the rest of the album felt average to below average to me. Favourite Tracks(s): If I Had a Heart Least Favourite Track(s): When I Grow Up

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Kanye West

4/5

Fantastic record. Lots of great collaborations on this record, and also a lot of well-produced and hype tracks. It's sad that someone so awful could produce something so amazing. Favourite Track(s): POWER, All Of The Lights, Blame Game Least Favourite Track(s): Runaway

Dummy

Portishead

5/5

What a stellar record. The production is fantastic. The cross of genres between hip-hop and psych-rock is executed with great effect. Each track is moody and emotional, which is emphasized in the distorted vocals and beats. I am pleasantly surprised with this one, and I enjoyed this album. Favourite Track(s): Glory Box, It Could Be Sweet Least Favourite Track(s): It's Fire

Dub Housing

Pere Ubu

2/5

What a weird record. I couldn't make out anything that the vocalist was saying. Favourite Track(s): Dub Housing, I, Will Wait, Drinking Wine Spodyody Least Favourite Track(s): Thriller!

Queens of the Stone Age

Queens Of The Stone Age

3/5

It was good. This record feels well-rounded. It sounded pretty good instrumentally, and the vocals weren't off-putting. Favourite Track(s): Give the Mule What He Wants Least Favourite Track(s): Hispanic Impression

Bookends

Simon & Garfunkel

4/5

Short and sweet album. Favourite Track(s): America, Hazy Shade of Winter Least Favourite Track(s): Save the Life Of My Child

Connected

Stereo MC's

3/5

Mixing electronic sounds with hip-hop made for an interesting record. I enjoyed the mix of the two genres. At times, though, the vocals were grating to listen to. Favourite Track(s): Fade Away, All Night Long, Creation, The End Least Favourite Track(s): Sketch, Playing With Fire

1984

Van Halen

3/5

This record was okay. There are hits on this record, but the deeper cuts didn't hit for me. The lyrics and more importantly, the vocals didn't do it for me. The second half of this record was more enjoyable. Favourite Tracks(s): Jump, Hot for Teacher Least Favourite Track(s): Top Jimmy

Raw Power

The Stooges

3/5

This record was decent and a little underwhelming. Musically, the performances were good, and the vocals were okay. Favourite Track(s): Search and Destroy, Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell Least Favourite Track(s): Raw Power, Death Trip

Sunshine Hit Me

The Bees

3/5

A decent record. I enjoyed the jazzier and funkier tracks. The other tracks felt disorienting or gave sensory overload. This is definitely a record to listen to when you're in a particular mood. Favourite Track(s): Angryman, Sunshine Least Favourite Track(s): Binnel Bay, Lying In The Sow

We're Only In It For The Money

The Mothers Of Invention

3/5

What a crazy trip. I enjoyed the first half of the record more. I liked the storytelling (if you can call it that) and imagery in "Who Needs the Peace Corps?" and "Mom & Dad". Getting into the latter half of the record, I wasn't really into the abstract tracks. Favourite Track(s): Who Needs the Peace Corps?, Mom & Dad, What's The Ugliest Part Of Your Body? Least Favourite Track(s): Nasal Retentive Calliope Music, The Chrome Plated Megaphone Of Destiny

Mr. Tambourine Man

The Byrds

2/5

It was decent. The only standout track for me was "It's No Use". Favourite Track(s): It's No Use Least Favourite Track(s): All I Really Want To Do

Boston

3/5

Short, sweet and great record. Most of the tracks were catchy. I enjoyed the production and the musical performances. Favourite Track(s): More than a Feeling, Hitch a Ride Least Favourite Track(s): Smokin'

Bryter Layter

Nick Drake

4/5

What an absolutely beautiful record. I liked the instrumentation in each track. I enjoyed the sombre tones in this record. This record is the first on my list currently that made me do some research on the artist. Sad to have found out that he passed away young and lived such a troubled life. Favourite Track(s): Introduction, One Of These Things First Least Favourite Track(s): Sunday

Blood On The Tracks

Bob Dylan

3/5

Excellent songwriting and goofy-sounding Bob Dylan make for a good record. Favourite Track(s): You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go Least Favourite Track(s): If You See Her, Say Hello

Joan Armatrading

3/5

Great mix of soul and folk. I enjoyed most of the tracks, the songwriting, and the production. My only critique is that most of the track sounds too same-y and sounds bland at times. Favourite Track(s): Join the Boys, Like Fire Least Favourite Track(s): Save Me

Ready To Die

The Notorious B.I.G.

4/5

Amazing record. Loved the production and enjoyed Biggie's flow. I liked the samples that were put together here. I couldn't really enjoy the misogynistic lyrics which also encourages domestic abuse. The skits were also weird as hell. Favourite Track(s): Machine Gun Funk, Juicy Least Favourite Track(s): Unbelievable

Black Sabbath

4/5

Amazing record. Loved the blues influence in "Warning". The performances were great. The lyricism was good, too. Rest in Peace, Ozzy. Favourite Track(s): N.I.B., Warning, Behind the Wall of Sleep Least Favourite Track(s): Evil Woman

Moondance

Van Morrison

3/5

Pleasantly surprised with this record. I wasn't expecting a mix of Pop, Folk, and Jazz. I enjoyed the jazz section in "Moondance." Favourite Track(s): Moondance, It Stoned Me Least Favourite Track(s): Into the Mystic

The Next Day

David Bowie

3/5

The record was good enough. There was a constant stream of good songs. It fell off in the middle with "I'd Rather Be High", then started to pick up again in the latter part of the album. Favourite Track(s): Dirty Boys Least Favourite Track(s): I'd Rather Be High

Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts

The Adverts

2/5

There were a few hits here, but there were a bunch of misses as well. Most tracks started great, but then took a nosedive when the vocals came in. Favourite Track(s): Newboys Least Favourite Track(s): Bored Teenagers, New Church

The Slim Shady LP

Eminem

3/5

There's a lot to enjoy in this record. The witty lyrics, the great production, and the introspection that Eminem goes through at times, to name a few. There were a bunch of comedy on this record, which was great for the first half of the record, but started to grate during the latter half. Favourite Track(s): Role Model, Rock Bottom Least Favourite Track(s): My Fault

Oracular Spectacular

MGMT

3/5

There are tracks on here that everyone's heard at least once. It's trippy and feels kind of like an out-of-body experience when listening to this entire record through. It's got great production and head boppers, then before a track ends, the mixing gets distorted and messes with your head and in a good way too. Favourite Track(s): Electric Feel, Of Moons, Birds & Monsters Least Favourite Track(s): Pieces of What

Live Through This

Hole

3/5

I enjoyed most of this record. I liked the performances and some of the vocals throughout the album. Favourite Track(s): Credit In The Straight World, She Walks On Me Least Favourite Track(s): Jennifer’s Body

Superfly

Curtis Mayfield

3/5

What a fun record. I didn't watch the film, but this soundtrack sounds fun. I enjoyed how easy the tracks are to listen to and just the general funk and soul in this record. Favourite Track(s): No Thing On Me (Cocaine Song), Think (Instrumental), Superfly Least Favourite Track(s): Eddie You Should Know Better

3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...

Arrested Development

2/5

I feel like this record tries too hard to be a conscious hip-hop album. Some of the lyrics were just too weird, notably most of the lyricism in "Natural". I enjoyed most of the production, but there were also some unusual instrumental choices, especially found in the latter half of the record. Favourite Track(s): Fishin' 4 Religion Least Favourite Track(s): Natural

White Blood Cells

The White Stripes

3/5

I think this record flows well. I feel like it tells a story throughout its run. I liked the instrumentation for the most part. I felt that the transition from higher-tempo to lower-tempo tracks wasn't done too well. Favourite Track(s): Fell In Love With A Girl, Little Room, Offend In Every Way Least Favourite Track(s): I think I Smell A Rat

Green Onions

Booker T. & The MG's

4/5

I was groovin' to every track on this record. I loved the performances, especially the keyboard player. Favourite Track(s): Green Onions Least Favourite Track(s): Twist and Shout

Tusk

Fleetwood Mac

3/5

Lots of hits and misses on this record. It was mostly enjoyable. Favourite Track(s): Least Favourite Track(s):

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

Arctic Monkeys

4/5

Every track on this is a banger in some way. Favourite Track(s): Riot Van, Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But… Least Favourite Track(s): Mardy Bun

Talking With the Taxman About Poetry

Billy Bragg

2/5

This record was decent. I didn't like the vocals at first, but they grew on me as the record progressed. I'm not really into the Jangle sound, so maybe that's why it didn't do it for me. Favourite Track(s): Wishing the Days Away Least Favourite Track(s): Levi Stubbs' Tears

Peter Gabriel

3/5

I wasn’t feeling the first half of this record. It gets better in the latter half. I enjoyed the variety in sound from most of the latter tracks. Favourite Track(s): Excuse Me Least Favourite Track(s): Humdrum

Antichrist Superstar

Marilyn Manson

3/5

A weird record that has hits and misses. I thought that it was mostly good. Favourite Track(s): The Beautiful People Least Favourite Track(s): Dried Up, Tied And Dead To The World

Buena Vista Social Club

4/5

Really liked this record. Loved the general sound that was achieved here. There's a nice mix of instrumental and vocal tracks. There is no doubt that any track on this record will get you grooving or dancing. Favourite Track(s): Amor De Loca Juventud, Murmullo Least Favourite Track(s): El Carretero

Who's Next

The Who

3/5

A good record that has all of the tracks that I know from The Who. Lots of hits, all of them enjoyable, and not very many lows. Favourite Track(s): Baba O'Riley Least Favourite Track(s): Getting Mobile

Court And Spark

Joni Mitchell

4/5

Great variety in this record. Every track scratches a different itch. I enjoyed the traditional pop-inspired tracks found in the latter part of this record. Favourite Track(s): Raised on Robbery, Twisted Least Favourite Track(s): Car on a Hill

Zombie

Fela Kuti

3/5

Loved the energetic beats and the groovin' melodies. Favourite Track(s): Zombie Least Favourite Track(s): Mistake

Rocks

Aerosmith

2/5

The vocals were grating. I couldn't get into the melodies in this record. Favourite Track(s): Home Tonight Least Favourite Track(s): Sick As A Dog, Nobody's Fault, Get The Lead Out

Rip It Up

Orange Juice

4/5

I was quite surprised by this record. Usually, I wouldn't be into this type of vocals, but I think the instrumentation was the main focus here, and the vocals served as an accent to it—a very unique pop record. Favourite Track(s): Mud In Your Eye, Flesh Of My Flesh Least Favourite Track(s): Louise Louise

Life's Too Good

The Sugarcubes

2/5

A weird record. It's good instrumentally, and the vocals were decent. Some of the lyrics were weird. Favourite Track(s): Traitor, Motorcrash Least Favourite Track(s): Sick For Toys

Brilliant Corners

Thelonious Monk

3/5

Loved the performances here - the piano stood out on this record. I feel like each track represents a different emotion or mood. Favourite Track(s): I Surrender, Dear, Bemsha Swing Least Favourite Track(s): Brilliant Corners

Ramones

2/5

Almost every track had the same sound as the previous one on this record. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it sure does get boring quickly. Favourite Track(s): Blitzkrieg Bop, Judy Is a Punk Least Favourite Track(s): I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend, Chain Saw

Club Classics Vol. One

Soul II Soul

2/5

The first 2 tracks were good. The rest of the record fell into the descent territory. The sound wasn't for me. Favourite Track(s): Keep On Movin' Least Favourite Track(s): Feeling Free, African Dance

Hot Rats

Frank Zappa

4/5

Great record. I haven't liked a single Frank Zappa record up to this point, but this one was amazing. Favourite Track(s): Willie The Pimp, The Gumbo Variations, Least Favourite Track(s): Little Umbrellas

Appetite For Destruction

Guns N' Roses

2/5

The popular songs on this record are great. The rest of this album is decent at best. Favourite Track(s): Sweet Child O' Mine Least Favourite Track(s): Out Ta Get Me

Odelay

Beck

3/5

There's a wide range of sounds and genres in here, and many hit. Favourite Track(s): Novacane, Readymade Least Favourite Track(s): Hotwax, Direlict

Shleep

Robert Wyatt

2/5

This record is way too eclectic for me. Favourite Track(s): Blues in Bob Minor Least Favourite Track(s): A Sunday in Madrid

Cheap Thrills

Big Brother & The Holding Company

4/5

I wasn't expecting much, and I think I was rewarded for it. I loved this record from the very first track all the way to the end. Favourite Track(s): Summertime, Flower In the Sun, Catch Me Daddy Least Favourite Track(s): Roadblock

Our Aim Is To Satisfy

Red Snapper

3/5

Sweet trip hop record. There is a diverse set of sounds on this record, ranging from upbeat to mellow. I enjoyed the dance-ier tracks. Favourite Track(s): Alaska Street Least Favourite Track(s): The Rough And The Quick

Foxbase Alpha

Saint Etienne

3/5

A pretty good indie pop and dance record. The first half of the record is a mixed bag of subpar and good tracks, but it picks up to being consistently good in the second half. Favourite Track(s): Spring Least Favourite Track(s): People Get Real

Either Or

Elliott Smith

2/5

This record was very hit or miss for me. I enjoyed the melodies on some of the tracks I liked, but I couldn't get into any of the others. Favourite Track(s): Ballad Of Big Nothing, Punch and Judy, Say Yes Least Favourite Track(s): Speed Trials, Alameda, No Name No. 5

Blunderbuss

Jack White

4/5

This is a great blues-rock record. We got to hear amazing melodies, catchy and groovy rhythms, and great production to top it off. I loved almost every track on here. Favourite Track(s): I'm Shakin' Least Favourite Track(s): Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy

Van Halen

3/5

I liked how there was genre diversity in the latter half of the record. Overall, it's a good hard rock record with some hits, but nothing that stuck for me. Favourite Track(s): You Really Got Me, Little Dreamer Least Favourite Track(s): Atomic Punk, Feel Your Love Tonight

KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)

Ministry

3/5

The first half of the record was pretty good. The latter half was a little disorienting for me, and it kinda fell off. Favourite Track(s): Just One Fix, Hero Least Favourite Track(s): Corrosion, Grace

Smash

The Offspring

4/5

Every track is a banger. Favourite Track(s): Self Esteem, Bad Habit, It'll Be A Long Time Least Favourite Track(s): Nitro

3 Feet High and Rising

De La Soul

3/5

A good record with some uncomfortable tracks sprinkled in. Favourite Track(s):Plug Tunin', Tread Water Least Favourite Track(s): De La Orgee

Heroes to Zeros

The Beta Band

2/5

The album art tells me that they definitely are The BETA Band. Seriously though, the album art is atrocious and the only memorable thing about the record. Favourite Track(s): Out-Side Least Favourite Track(s): Troubles, Rhododendron, Pure For

The Stranger

Billy Joel

4/5

Amazing record. Loved the melodies and the storytelling. Every track on here is catchy and made me want to sing along. Favourite Track(s): Movin' Out, The Stranger Least Favourite Track(s): Only The Good Die Young

Red Headed Stranger

Willie Nelson

3/5

Great instrumentation and storytelling/songwriting. Each track flows pretty well into the next. It's kind of like one big track. Favourite Track(s): Medley, Can I Sleep In Your Arms Least Favourite Track(s): Denver

I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail

Buck Owens

3/5

This is the kind of country music I can like. Favourite Track(s): I've Got a Tiger By the Tail Least Favourite Track(s): The Band Keep's Playin' On

Blonde On Blonde

Bob Dylan

3/5

Goofy-sounding vocals, great instrumentation. Favourite Track(s): Visions of Johanna, Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat Least Favourite Track(s): Fourth Time Around

Paranoid

Black Sabbath

4/5

This album slaps. This record has a lot of iconic tracks, and the deeper cuts still bang hard too. Favourite Track(s): War Pigs, Paranoid Least Favourite Track(s): Planet Caravan

Shake Your Money Maker

The Black Crowes

2/5

Repetitive lyrics and somewhat annoying vocals. The only thing that I could enjoy was the instrumentation. Favourite Track(s): Thick N' Thin Least Favourite Track(s): Could I've Been So Blind

Arise

Sepultura

2/5

This was ass. The vocals were cheeks, but the instrumentation was the shit. Favourite Track(s): Dead Embryonic Cells Least Favourite Track(s): Orgasmatron

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

2/5

I think Tom Petty put it best when he said, "I don't like it". Favourite Track(s): Breakdown, Fooled Again (I Don't Like It) Least Favourite Track(s): Hometown Blues

At Folsom Prison

Johnny Cash

4/5

Johnny Cash's charisma really shows through this recording. From him cracking jokes, laughing with the crowd and the general amusement in his voice and performance, it was nice to hear him enjoying this performance as well as hearing the crowd's enjoyment. Favourite Track(s): Jackson, Folsom Prison Blues Least Favourite Track(s): Dirty Old Egg-Suckin' Dog

Come Find Yourself

Fun Lovin' Criminals

2/5

Yuck. Nice try mixing genres, but it didn't entirely work out. It was hard to pull through listening to all the tracks on here. Favourite Track(s): King of New York Least Favourite Track(s): The Fun Lovin' Criminals, Smoke 'Em

Cloud Nine

The Temptations

3/5

It's got a mix of upbeat and sombre tracks. It's good, but there wasn't really a standout track here, nor were any too memorable. Favourite Track(s): Cloud Nine Least Favourite Track(s): Hey Girl, I Need Your Lovin'

Get Behind Me Satan

The White Stripes

4/5

I don't think it's possible for The White Stripes to possibly ever miss. There's a great mix of upbeat and mellow tracks here. I enjoyed the energetic tracks and didn't really enjoy the mellower ones. Favourite Track(s): Blue Orchid Least Favourite Track(s): Little Ghost, White Moon

At Newport 1960

Muddy Waters

3/5

The tracks on this album are good. The only memorable ones for me are the last 2 tracks. Favourite Track(s): Goodbye Newport Blues Least Favourite Track(s): Baby, Please Don't Go

Cupid & Psyche 85

Scritti Politti

2/5

Sounds kinda like Temu Michael Jackson. This wasn't memorable for me at all, nor did I enjoy this record too much. Favourite Track(s): The Word Girl Least Favourite Track(s): Absolute

Juju

Siouxsie And The Banshees

2/5

Didn't really enjoy this. Favourite Track(s): Monitor, Sin In My Heart Least Favourite Track(s): Halloween

Songs From The Big Chair

Tears For Fears

3/5

This was decent. There are a couple of hits on here, and they were great. The rest of the album falls into the "decent and forgettable" category. Favourite Track(s): Everybody Wants To Rule The World Least Favourite Track(s): I Believe, Broken, Listen

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns

Joni Mitchell

3/5

Not my favourite Joni Michell record that I've heard so far, but it's good nonetheless. I enjoyed the first half of the record, but it fell short in the latter half, more specifically in the last 2 tracks. Favourite Track(s): The Hissing of Summer Lawns Least Favourite Track(s): Sweet Bird

Survivor

Destiny's Child

2/5

I didn't realize there was a ton of cringe on this record. Favourite Track(s): Independent Woman, Pt. I Least Favourite Track(s): The Story of Beauty

Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)

The Kinks

3/5

I didn't really expect much, but I was pleasantly surprised. Favourite Track(s): Victoria, Australia, Nothing to Say Least Favourite Track(s): Same Mother's Son

Me Against The World

2Pac

3/5

Not my favourite 2Pac record, but it was pretty good. Favourite Track(s): Me Against The World, Dear Mana, Heavy In The Game Least Favourite Track(s): Temptations, So Many Tears

S.F. Sorrow

The Pretty Things

2/5

There were some gems in this record. Sadly, there was a lot of gunk here, too. Favourite Track(s): Balloon Burning, Defecting Grey Least Favourite Track(s): Well of Destiny

Guero

Beck

3/5

There's a ton of variety in this record. There is so much genre switching that every track is different from the last. Some tracks hit, while others didn't, making for a fairly solid album. Favourite Track(s): Earthquake Weather Least Favourite Track(s): Hell Yes

The New Tango

Astor Piazzolla

3/5

Loved the strings in this record. Favourite Track(s): Little Italy, Operation Tango Least Favourite Track(s): Vibraphonissimo

Kenza

Khaled

3/5

It's pretty good. I couldn't understand anything, but it was different. Favourite Track(s): E'Dir E'Sseba Least Favourite Track(s): Imagine

When I Was Born For The 7th Time

Cornershop

3/5

This was a fun and funky record. It was easy to listen to, and I don't think there was any track I really disliked too much. Favourite Track(s): Brimful of Asha Least Favourite Track(s): It's Indian Tabaco My Friend

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Beatles

4/5

The Beatles are getting a little weird and a little wild with this record. It's not my favourite Beatles record, but it's good. Favourite Track(s): With a Little Help From My Friends, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, A Day in the Life Least Favourite Track(s): Within You Without You

KIWANUKA

Michael Kiwanuka

4/5

Soulful record filled with emotion. Each track flowed really well into the next. Loved this one. Favourite Track(s): Hero Least Favourite Track(s): Hard To Say Goodbye

Heaven Or Las Vegas

Cocteau Twins

2/5

This record was not for me. I can appreciate what they've done here with the production and instrumentation. After the first track, I just couldn't get into the rest of this record. Favourite Track(s): Pitch the Baby Least Favourite Track(s): Cherry-Coloured Funk

The Specials

2/5

Not really a big fan of this one. There were some good tracks here, but I didn't really enjoy most of the record. Favourite Track(s): Doesn't Make It Alright, Too Hot Least Favourite Track(s): Do the Dog

Station To Station

David Bowie

3/5

I don't think Bowie can miss. Favourite Track(s): Stay Least Favourite Track(s): Station to Station

Life Thru A Lens

Robbie Williams

2/5

I enjoyed the first few tracks and then it got boring quickly. Favourite Track(s): Lazy Days, Angels Least Favourite Track(s): South Of The Border, Killing Me

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

David Bowie

4/5

Another great record from Bowie, and it might be the best. Favourite Track(s): Starman, It Ain't Easy Least Favourite Track(s): Soul Love

Ill Communication

Beastie Boys

4/5

Happy to get some Beastie Boys on this list. This sound has made a resurgence in recent music, and I'm glad to have dug into the roots. Favourite Track(s): Transitions, The Update, Sabotage Least Favourite Track(s): Tough Guy, Bobo on the Corner

1989

Taylor Swift

3/5

This is probably my favourite Taylor Swift record. There are some fun tracks here, but also some tracks that are less so. Favourite Track(s): Blank Space, Bad Blood, Shake It Off, Wildest Dreams Least Favourite Track(s): I Wish You Would, This Love, Clean

The Visitors

ABBA

3/5

There's a good mix of upbeat and mellow tracks here. I think I enjoyed the latter in this record. Favourite Track(s): Slipping Through My Fingers, Should I Laugh Or Cry Least Favourite Track(s): Like An Angel Passing Through My Room, The Day Before You Came

Dirt

Alice In Chains

4/5

I was pleasantly surprised with this record. I didn't think I would like it, but I am glad to have listened to it. Every track bangs. Favourite Track(s): Them Bones, Dirt, Would? Least Favourite Track(s): Godsmack

At San Quentin

Johnny Cash

4/5

I'm sure that every performance this man has had has been such a delight to watch, as it was as delightful to listen to. You can tell that the audience is having a great time. Favourite Track(s): San Quentin, (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley Least Favourite Track(s): Wreck Of Old 97

Closer

Joy Division

3/5

I enjoyed some tracks from this record, but the rest I did not really care for. I'm not really into post-punk, but I think this has been one of the better records that I have listened to. Favourite Track(s): Atrocity Exhibition, Twenty Four Hours, Decades Least Favourite Track(s): Passover, The Eternal

Pretzel Logic

Steely Dan

3/5

There's a lot to like in this record. It's short and sweet, and there are a couple of standout tracks too. Favourite Track(s): Barrytown, Easy St. Louis Toodle-Oo Least Favourite Track(s): Any Major Dude Will Tell You

In Rainbows

Radiohead

4/5

The first 3 tracks go crazy. This entire record felt like an out-of-body experience. Favourite Track(s): 15 Step, Nude, Bodysnachers Least Favourite Track(s): Reckoner

(What's The Story) Morning Glory

Oasis

5/5

This record has all the tracks I know from Oasis. It's amazing. Every track in here slaps. There were no misses here. Favourite Track(s): Don't Look Back in Anger, She's Electric, Wonderwall Least Favourite Track(s): Roll With It, Hello

Vento De Maio

Elis Regina

3/5

Smooth vocals and funky instrumentation. It's a good record. Favourite Track(s): Tiro ao alvaro, Só Deus é quem sabe, Rebento Least Favourite Track(s): Se eu quiser falar com Deus

The ArchAndroid

Janelle Monáe

4/5

There's a lot of pop diversity in this record. Classical fusion, traditional pop, and soul can be heard in different tracks throughout its run. Spectacular. Favourite Track(s): Tightrope, Oh, Maker, Say You'll Go Least Favourite Track(s): Make the Bus

Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs

Marty Robbins

4/5

This guy helped me get through the scary, silent capital wasteland of Fallout 3 as a teenager. Favourite Track(s): Big Iron Least Favourite Track(s): The Master's Call

The Velvet Underground

3/5

I feel like this record was ahead of its time. I feel like some of the instrumentation sounds modern. Favourite Track(s): Some Kinda Love, The Murder Mystery Least Favourite Track(s): Jesus

Rumours

Fleetwood Mac

4/5

Lots of great tracks on this record. It felt like there were a few tracks where they had fun recording them, and it shows. Favourite Track(s): Dreams, The Chain Least Favourite Track(s): Gold Dust Woman

Fear Of A Black Planet

Public Enemy

3/5

That classic boom-bap hip-hop sound. It's good, but I couldn't help but think that most of the record sounds the same throughout when I was listening to it. Favourite Track(s): Welcome To The Terrordome Least Favourite Track(s): Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya, Man!

Lust For Life

Iggy Pop

3/5

Enjoyed a few tracks in here, but I thought the rest of the record was just decent. Favourite Track(s): The Passenger Least Favourite Track(s): Sixteen, Turn Blue

Hotel California

Eagles

4/5

I'm a sucker for passionate vocals and catchy melodies. This record delivers that. Favourite Track(s): Hotel California, Try and Love Again, Pretty Maids in a Row, Victim of Love Least Favourite Track(s): The Last Resort

Madman Across The Water

Elton John

3/5

There were a few great tracks here in this short record. The other tracks were good too, but not memorable. Favourite Track(s): Tiny Dancer Least Favourite Track(s): All the Nasties

Le Tigre

4/5

This is a fun record! Most tracks have a fun beat and an interesting melody. There were also some unusual tracks included, which made the record interesting to listen to. Favourite Track(s): My My Metrocard, The The Empty, Let's Run Least Favourite Track(s): Phanta, Dude Yr So Crazy

Behaviour

Pet Shop Boys

2/5

I'm convinced that they built this entire record off the funny sounds from an electronic keyboard. Favourite Track(s): My October Symphony Least Favourite Track(s): Being Boring, So Hard

Post Orgasmic Chill

Skunk Anansie

3/5

I am pleasantly surprised by this record. I enjoyed the blues-influenced tracks on here a lot, and I appreciated the alt-rock/metal tracks too. Favourite Track(s): Tracy's Flaw, The Skank Heads Least Favourite Track(s): On My Hotel TV

With The Beatles

Beatles

3/5

It's okay for the most part. There's a few standout tracks, some annoying ones, and a weird and questionable one. Favourite Track(s): All My Loving, Till There Was You Least Favourite track(s): Little Child

Phaedra

Tangerine Dream

2/5

These are the sounds you hear when you're on an ayahuasca trip. Favourite Track(s): Mysterious Semblance At The Strand of Nightmares Least Favourite Track(s): Phaedra

Pelican West

Haircut 100

2/5

The instrumentation was great, though it was dragged to the depths of hell because of the vocals. Favourite Track(s): Kingsize Least Favourite Track(s): Favourite Shirts, Baked Beans, Milk Film, Calling Captain Autumn

Hounds Of Love

Kate Bush

2/5

I can appreciate the ideas and the genre-mixing that was in this record. I don't enjoy the New Wave genre very much, so this wasn't up my alley. Favourite Track(s): Cloudbusting Least Favourite Track(s): And Dream of Sheep

Electric

The Cult

3/5

This was pretty easy to listen to. Not a single track stood out, though. Favourite Track(s): King Contrary Man, Memphis Hip Snake Least Favourite Track(s): Outlaw

Tuesday Night Music Club

Sheryl Crow

2/5

The instruments used here were grating to the ears. The vocals did not really help either. Favourite Track(s): Solidify, We Do What We Can Least Favourite Track(s): Leaving Las Vegas, The Na-Na Song, No One Said It Would Be Easy

Kings Of The Wild Frontier

Adam & The Ants

2/5

Great, another record that's straight dookie from a butt. Favourite Track(s): Kings of the Wild Frontier Least Favourite Track(s): Making History, The Human Beings, Jolly Roger

Garbage

3/5

Turns out, this Garbage record is not garbage. Favourite Track(s): Queer Least Favourite Track(s): As Heaven Is Wide, Fix Me Now

Fuzzy Logic

Super Furry Animals

3/5

There were some hits and misses in this record. It has a mixture of catchy and weird tracks. Favourite Track(s): Something 4 the Weekend, If You Don't Want Me To Destroy You, Hangin' With Howard Marks Least Favourite Track(s): Mario Man

Illinois

Sufjan Stevens

4/5

I enjoyed how this record acted like a movie. The interludes acted like transitions into different scenes. Very creative! Favourite Track(s): Come On! Feel The Illinoise..., The Tallest Man,..., Decatur, or, Round of Applause for Your Step-Mother! Least Favourite Track(s): John Wayne Gacy, Jr.

Aja

Steely Dan

4/5

Smooth and classy. Great cross between jazz and rock. Favourite Track(s): Aja, Peg, Deacon Blues, Home At Last Least Favourite Track(s): I Got The News

Scum

Napalm Death

1/5

This record both is and sounds like a constipated poo from a butt. Favourite Track(s): You Suffer (I was already suffering) Least Favourite Track(s): This entire record.

Mama Said Knock You Out

LL Cool J

3/5

There's a good mixture of slower and higher tempo tracks that range from sombre to energetic. Favourite Track(s): Mama Said Knock You Out, Jingling Baby, Murdergram Least Favourite Track(s): 6 Minutes of Pleasure

Chicago Transit Authority

Chicago

4/5

I loved almost every bit of this record. The guitar in this record goes absolutely nuts. The horns complemented the overall sound extremely nicely. The high energy is carried throughout this record, and only dips at a couple of points. Favourite Track(s): Poem 58, Listen, Introduction, South California Blues Least Favourite Track(s): Free Form Guitar

The World is a Ghetto

War

3/5

Mostly funky and at times, a soulful record. It's pretty good. Favourite Track(s): City, Country, City Least Favourite Track(s): Beetles In The Bag

Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys

3/5

It's decent at best. Every track sounds the same, and nothing really stands out. Favourite Track(s): You Still Believe In Me Least Favourite Track(s): Sloop John B

It's Too Late to Stop Now

Van Morrison

3/5

I would have enjoyed this record more if it were shorter. The first album was good, but going into the second, felt kind of tiring. Favourite Track(s): I've Been Working Least Favourite Track(s): Saint Dominic's Preview

Eliminator

ZZ Top

3/5

This was pretty good. Most songs here rock hard. Liked the bass lines in almost all tracks. Favourite Track(s): Sharp Dressed Man Least Favourite Track(s): Got Me Under Pressure

Abbey Road

Beatles

5/5

What's there to say that hasn't already been said? This record is amazing. Favourite Track(s): Come Together, Something, I Want You, Oh! Darling Least Favourite Track(s): Her Majesty

I'm Your Man

Leonard Cohen

2/5

I couldn't get into this record. I think a lot of it was because of the instrumentation. Favourite Track(s): Everybody Knows Least Favourite Track(s): First We Take Manhattan, Tower Of Song

The Blueprint

JAY Z

3/5

This record exudes a charisma and style that only Jay Z would be able to claim. Although this record may be flashy, I feel like there's a lack of substance in the production in the deeper cuts. Favourite Track(s): Izzo (H.O.V.A.), Takeover Least Favourite Track(s): Renegade

My Generation

The Who

3/5

This album definitely feels like a time piece. I haven't listened to much of The Who's discography before this but I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted with the Blues tracks on this project. While most of the blues tracks were okay, most of the pop-rock tracks were a miss for me. Overall, this was an album with a little more hit than miss. Favourite Track(s): My Generation, I Don't Mind Least Favourite Track(s): Much Too Much

Vespertine

Björk

3/5

This record was most definitely weird, but very creative. Favourite Track(s): Unison Least Favourite Track(s): Frosti

Back to Basics

Christina Aguilera

3/5

The vocals were amazing in this record. Favourite Track(s): Understand, Here to Stay Least Favourite Track(s): Candyman

Bitches Brew

Miles Davis

4/5

This kind of felt like jazz on acid. Favourite Track(s): Spanish Key, Miles Runs the Voodoo Down Least Favourite Track(s): Feio

Dire Straits

3/5

There were some hits and misses on this record for me. It was decent. Favourite Track(s): Down To The Waterline, In The Gallery Least Favourite Track(s): Water of Love, Wild West End

Tical

Method Man

3/5

There's a lot of style and substance in this record. Favourite Track(s): Bring the Pain, Meth Vs. Chef, I Get My Thang In Action Least Favourite Track(s): Mr. Sandman

She's So Unusual

Cyndi Lauper

2/5

Synthpop is just not my thing. I can understand how influential this record was. I couldn't get into any tracks on this record apart from the popular tracks, and even those were just not doing it for me. Favourite Track(s): Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Time After Time Least Favourite Track(s): Witness

Peggy Suicide

Julian Cope

2/5

There are a few tracks on this record that I think are decent. The rest of the record is kind of a dumpster fire. Favourite Track(s): Pristeen Least Favourite Track(s): Western Front 1992 C.E., Hung Up And Hanging Out To Dry

Headquarters

The Monkees

3/5

Lots of variety on this record. I enjoyed the bluesier tracks and the upbeat ones. A lot of the tracks sounded kind of like jingles. Favourite Track(s): No Time Least Favourite Track(s): Mr. Webster

The Dark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd

3/5

I thought the second half of the record was more interesting than the first. Favourite Track(s): Money, Us And Them Least Favourite Track(s): On The Run

Architecture And Morality

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

2/5

I wasn't into synthpop before this record, and I think it's safe to say that I am still not into synthpop after it. Favourite Track(s): Souvenir Least Favourite Track(s): Gravity Never Failed

#1 Record

Big Star

3/5

Pretty good folk-pop record. There were plenty of upbeat and enjoyable tracks here. Favourite Track(s): Feel, Thirteen Least Favourite Track(s): The India Song

Crime Of The Century

Supertramp

4/5

Smooth record all throughout. It was a pleasure to listen to this one. Favourite Track(s): Bloody Well Right, Rudy Least Favourite Track(s): Asylum

The Scream

Siouxsie And The Banshees

2/5

I still have yet to find a Siouxsie record that I like. Favourite Track(s): Switch Least Favourite Track(s): Carcass, Mirage

Bert Jansch

3/5

Little bits of this record stood out, but overall it was a fairly decent experience. Favourite Track(s): Smokey River, Needle Of Death, Alice's Wonderland Least Favourite Track(s): I Have No Time, Courting Blues, Dreams of Love

The Queen Is Dead

The Smiths

3/5

This record was good. It's one of the better Post-Punk/New Wave records that I've listened to. Favourite Track(s): Vicar In a Tutu Least Favourite Track(s): Cemetry Gates

Tapestry

Carole King

5/5

What a spectacular record. Every track here was absolutely stellar. It was great to hear "A Natural Woman" sung by the original writer. Favourite Track(s): I Feel The Earth Move, It's Too Late, A Natural Woman Least Favourite Track(s): Where You Lead

Dookie

Green Day

3/5

Not bad. A lot of the tracks too similar to each other, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Favourite Track(s): Basket Case, Welcome to Paradise Least Favourite Track(s): All by Myself, Chump

I Should Coco

Supergrass

4/5

This is a great record. Enjoyed most of the tracks here, and most of them were upbeat and catchy. Favourite Track(s): I'd Like to Know, Mansize Rooster, Lose It, Strange Ones, Sitting Up Straight Least Favourite Track(s): We're Not Supposed To

good kid, m.A.A.d city

Kendrick Lamar

5/5

This is one of the most influential records of this decade. There's an attempt here to tackle these complex issues of peer pressure, gang violence, and cycles of abuse. To fix these issues, there's no choice but to dive into them and understand the root causes. Favourite Track(s): Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe, m.A.A.d city, Sing About Me, I'm Dying Of Thirst, Real Least Favourite Track(s): Swimming Pools (Drank)

Countdown To Ecstasy

Steely Dan

4/5

A smooth, stylish, and bumping record. The guitar riffs here were stylish as hell. Favourite Track(s): Bodhisattva, The Boston Rag, My Old School, King Of The World Least Favourite Track(s): Razor Boy

Rising Above Bedlam

Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart

1/5

This was like the one shit you take that's super long, and you have to cut it early. I couldn't make it through the last half of this album. Favourite Track(s): Visions of You Least Favourite Track(s): Erzulie

Tidal

Fiona Apple

4/5

Great record and, remarkably, this is her debut album. Favourite Track(s): Criminal, Sleep To Dream, Never Is A Promise, Slow Like Honey Least Favourite Track(s): Sullen Girl, Carrion

Faust IV

Faust

3/5

Not bad! I think I was expecting something more experimental, but it hit the spot of weird and familiar. Favourite Track(s): Jennifer, Giggly Smile Least Favourite Track(s): Just A Second (Starts Like That)

Good Old Boys

Randy Newman

3/5

I was caught off guard on the first track. I wasn't expecting much, but I was greeted with "Jungle Book"-like vocals and easy-going instrumentals. This was pretty good. Favourite Track(s): Every Man a King, A Wedding in Cherokee County Least Favourite Track(s): Guilty

Vulgar Display Of Power

Pantera

4/5

This record is pretty good! The instrumentation is sweet, and I found myself slightly headbanging to some of the tracks here. Favourite Track(s): Walk, Regular People (Conceit) Least Favourite Track(s): Rise

Hot Fuss

The Killers

3/5

Good record. I knew a few tracks here, but I was pleasantly surprised by the B-side here. Favourite Track(s): Mr. Brightside Least Favourite Track(s): Believe Me Natalie

Back At The Chicken Shack

Jimmy Smith

3/5

Fun record. Feels kind of like a lighter, easier-to-listen kind of Jazz. Favourite Track(s): Minor Chant, The Sunny Side Of The Street Least Favourite Track(s): Back At The Chicken Shack

Songs Of Love And Hate

Leonard Cohen

2/5

I'd like to think that this is 70s doomer music. Favourite Track(s): Diamonds in the Mine Least Favourite Track(s): Dress Rehersal Rag

Beauty And The Beat

The Go-Go's

2/5

This record is decent at best. There's nothing really memorable here. Favourite Track(s): Automatic Least Favourite Track(s): Our Lips Are Sealed, Fading Fast, This Town, Can't Stop The World

Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

Wu-Tang Clan

4/5

Great record with that iconic boom-bap sound. Favourite Track(s): C.R.E.A.M., Da Mystery Of Chessboxin', Protect Ya Neck Least Favourite Track(s): Bring Da Ruckus

Crosby, Stills & Nash

3/5

It's okay. A lot of the later tracks sound too same-y. I didn't really like the sombre tracks, which there weren't that many of, thankfully. Favourite Track(s): Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Marrakesh Express, Wooden Ships Least Favourite Track(s): You Don't Have To Cry, Lady of the Island

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

Wilco

3/5

It's okay. A lot of the later tracks sound too same-y. I didn't really like the sombre tracks, which there weren't that many of, thankfully. Favourite Track(s): Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Marrakesh Express, Wooden Ships Least Favourite Track(s): You Don't Have To Cry, Lady of the Island

Elvis Presley

3/5

It's short and sweet. I think that the track placement is weak in that a high-tempo track is then followed by a low-tempo track, and then back to high tempo again. Favourite Track(s): Blue Suede Shoes, I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You), Just Because Least Favourite Track(s): I Love You Because

White Light

Gene Clark

2/5

This record is meh. There are a couple of songs that I sort of liked, but nothing that really captivated me. Favourite Track(s): Tears of Rage, 1975 Least Favourite Track(s): One In A Hundred, Where My Love Lies Asleep

Moss Side Story

Barry Adamson

1/5

This shit was so ass. Favourite Track(s): Under Wraps, Everything Happens To Me, The Man With the Golden Arm Least Favourite Track(s): Chocolate Milkshake

The Clash

3/5

This was pretty good Favourite Track(s): White Riot, London's Burning, Garageland Least Favourite Track(s): Deny

Ten

Pearl Jam

3/5

It's pretty good. I think that this record becomes a little boring in the latter half. Favourite Track(s): Even Flow Least Favourite Track(s): Why Go

LP1

FKA twigs

3/5

This record definitely feels like one of those "scare the hoes" records. I enjoyed how weird the instrumentals were, and how dream-like the vocals accompanied them. Favourite Track(s): Pendulum, Lights On, Two Weeks Least Favourite Track(s): Preface

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector

Various Artists

3/5

I didn't realize this Phil Spector guy was a murderer. Otherwise, I think that the music was okay for the most part. I enjoyed most of the tracks from The Ronettes. Favourite Track(s): White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Sleigh Ride Least Favourite Track(s): Silent Night, Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd

4/5

That is some sweet album art. There's a lot going on in this record. It feels like it's traversing through different rock genres, all while making every track connected to the next. Favourite Track(s): Have a Cigar, Shine On You Crazy Diamond (All Parts) Least Favourite Track(s): Welcome to the Machine

The Fat Of The Land

The Prodigy

4/5

This record bangs. Almost every record here slaps, and slaps hard. Favourite Track(s): Smack My Bitch Up, Breathe, Firestarter Least Favourite Track(s): Serial Thrilla, Minefields

Coles Corner

Richard Hawley

2/5

It's okay, but it makes me question how this record is on this list. There's nothing inherently captivating about this record. It gets a little weird past the half way point too. Favourite Track(s): Coles Corner, Just Like The Rain Least Favourite Track(s): Who's Going to Shoe Your Pretty Feet

From Elvis In Memphis

Elvis Presley

3/5

Pretty good. It feels like a lot of the tracks sound the same, though. Favourite Track(s): In The Ghetto, Any Day Now Least Favourite Track(s): I'll Hold You In My Heart

The Bones Of What You Believe

CHVRCHES

4/5

Great record. Glad we are getting something a little more modern on this list too. Favourite Track(s): Gun, Broken Bones Least Favourite Track(s): You Caught the Light

L.A. Woman

The Doors

3/5

Riders on the Storm is such a fucking cool name for a song. Favourite Track(s): Riders on the Storm, Crawling King Snake, The Changeling Least Favourite Track(s): L'America

Follow The Leader

Korn

2/5

Kind of meh. The vocals and instrumentation is kind of weird. Favourite Track(s): Freak on a Leash, Got the Life, Children of the Korn Least Favourite Track(s): Seed, My Gift to You

Stand!

Sly & The Family Stone

3/5

Funky acid trip. Favourite Track(s): Everyday People, Sex Machine Least Favourite Track(s): I Want to Take You Higher

The College Dropout

Kanye West

4/5

Kanye's older catalogue still slaps. Favourite Track(s): Spaceship, Breathe In Breathe Out, All Falls Down, Slow Jamz Least Favourite Track(s): School Spirit

Duck Rock

Malcolm McLaren

2/5

There's a lot going on in this record, and a lot of it isn't good. Interestingly, the record resembles a radio station, but it misses the mark when trying to focus on a single form of sound. Favourite Track(s): Buffalo Gals Least Favourite Track(s): Soweto

American IV: The Man Comes Around

Johnny Cash

3/5

As usual, the writing on this record was exceptional; however, I wasn't able to fully engage with it musically. Favourite Track(s): Hurt Least Favourite Track(s): Desperado

All Directions

The Temptations

3/5

Funky. I think I liked this record a little more than their other record on this list. Favourite Track(s): Love Woke Me Up This Morning Least Favourite Track(s): Papa Was a Rollin' Stone

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

3/5

The songwriting is exceptional, though I can't get over his voice. Favourite Track(s): Masters of War Least Favourite Track(s): Talkin' World War III Blues

The Wall

Pink Floyd

3/5

This record is interesting and innovative; however, there wasn't a single track that really stood out to me. The entire record felt more like a journey or an experience rather than singular moments. Favourite Track(s): Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 1 Least Favourite Track(s): Bring The Boys Back Home, The Show Must Go On

Come Away With Me

Norah Jones

5/5

I'm glad I either didn't hang out in coffee shops enough, or I wasn't old enough to experience this record being overplayed. I've heard a couple of Norah Jones' songs in passing, and I enjoyed them. I'm pleased to report that this album is identical to those songs I heard before and more! This record is definitely a new favourite. I'm happy to have found this record on this list! Favourite Track(s): Don't Know Why, Shoot The Moon, Turn Me On, Painter Song Least Favourite Track(s): Come Away With Me

Vauxhall And I

Morrissey

3/5

This was pretty good. I didn't expect much, but it was quite a pleasant listen. Favourite Track(s): The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get Least Favourite Track(s): Billy Budd

1999

Prince

3/5

Quite a sexy record, though I'm not sure if it's in a good or bad way. Favourite Track(s): Lady Cab Driver Least Favourite Track(s): Free

Woodface

Crowded House

2/5

Nothing really stood out here, and the one record that did was decent at best. Favourite Track(s): As Sure As I Am Least Favourite Track(s): Fame Is

Nevermind

Nirvana

4/5

This record has a really great 5-track run at the beginning. It tapers off a bit in the latter half of the record, but this album is great nonetheless. Favourite Track(s): Smells Like Teen Spirit, Something In The Way Least Favourite Track(s): Drain You

Nixon

Lambchop

2/5

This is decent. There were a couple of tracks I enjoyed and some I didn't. This record isn't very memorable. Favourite Track(s): Grumpus, Up With People Least Favourite Track(s): You Masculine You

Swordfishtrombones

Tom Waits

4/5

This record has a sweet name. I enjoyed how different this record was. Tom Waits has an interesting vocal sound, and the instrumentation had variety. Favourite Track(s): Down, Down, Down Least Favourite Track(s): Gin Soaked Boy

Unknown Pleasures

Joy Division

2/5

I couldn't say I enjoyed this record very much. Something about the pacing and oddity of the instrumentation didn't really resonate with me. Favourite Track(s): Shadowplay Least Favourite Track(s): Candidate, I Remember Nothing

Protection

Massive Attack

3/5

This record is pretty good. I thought that the production was grimy or dirty, and there was a lot of distortion, making this a little overwhelming to listen to. At times, it works to its detriment, like the heavy breathing sound in Heat Miser, which doesn't stress me out, but it's kind of just annoying. Favourite Track(s): Better Things Least Favourite Track(s): Heat Miser

American Beauty

Grateful Dead

2/5

This teeters on the country music that I don't like. Only 2 tracks on here caught my attention. The rest of the album didn't really excite me or keep my attention. Favourite Track(s): Friend of the Devil Least Favourite Track(s): Candyman

Double Nickels On The Dime

Minutemen

3/5

This record was quite long in the sense that the track list was expansive, but that isn't a bad thing. I enjoyed this instrumentation and lyrics. Favourite Track(s): #1 Hot Song, Two Beads at the End, Maybe Partying Will Help Least Favourite Track(s): Take 5, D, The World According to Nouns

The Marshall Mathers LP

Eminem

3/5

This record was quite long in the sense that the track list was expansive, but that isn't a bad thing. I enjoyed this instrumentation and lyrics. Favourite Track(s): #1 Hot Song, Two Beads at the End, Maybe Partying Will Help Least Favourite Track(s): Take 5, D, The World According to Nouns

Beautiful Freak

Eels

3/5

This mainly has mellow tracks and very few upbeat ones. It's enjoyable for the most part. Favourite Track(s): Spunky Least Favourite Track(s): Rags To Rags

Remedy

Basement Jaxx

3/5

This record was fun. I was groovin' to most of the first half of this record. It lacks the same energy as it did in the second half, which is unfortunate. Favourite Track(s): Red Alert Least Favourite Track(s): Same Old Show

Parklife

Blur

2/5

I didn't really feel this one. More Britpop in a list already filled to the brim with the genre, and crossed with New Wave? Yeah, I think I'll pass. Favourite Track(s): Clover Over Dover Least Favourite Track(s): Trouble at the Message Centre

Music in Exile

Songhoy Blues

3/5

Short, sweet and very different. Favourite Track(s): Irganda Least Favourite Track(s): Nick

Lost Souls

Doves

3/5

I enjoyed the mellowed-out, dream-like instrumentals and vocals. Favourite Track(s): The Man Who Told Everything Least Favourite Track(s): Melody Calls

Gold

Ryan Adams

2/5

This record was definitely not for me. The tracks here mainly me of bland pop-rock. Favourite Track(s): Touch, Feel & Lose Least Favourite Track(s): The Rescue Blues

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

The Smashing Pumpkins

4/5

There's so much diversity in this record. It can be melancholic in a couple of tracks, and then go upbeat, with breakdowns in the next. Favourite Track(s): An Ode To No One, Cupid De Locke, Thirty-Three, By Starlight, X.Y.U Least Favourite Track(s): Porcelina Of The Vast Ocean

...Baby One More Time

Britney Spears

2/5

This record was okay. This was a nostalgic listen, though it's also one of those records that was a product of the time. Playing this back, only a few tracks hold up. Favourite Track(s): Deep In My Heart Least Favourite Track(s): Soda Pop

Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches

Happy Mondays

2/5

It's like a bad blend of psychedelic rock, funk, and dance music. Favourite Track(s): Donovan Least Favoruite Track(s): Dennis and Lois

Low

David Bowie

3/5

This is what I think of when I think of what Aliens would listen to. Favourite Track(s): Subterraneans Least Favourite Track(s): Warszawa

Hejira

Joni Mitchell

2/5

This was okay. It's very subdued and calm. I couldn't really get into this one very much though. Favourite Tracks(s): Blue Motel Room Least Favourite Track(s): Furry Sings the Blues

Trio

Dolly Parton

3/5

This was pretty good. There were a few tracks that had a weird synth-pop blend that I wasn't feeling. Favourite Track(s): Wildflowers Least Favourite Track(s): To Know Him Is to Love Him

Violator

Depeche Mode

4/5

This one caught me off guard. I was expecting not to like this at all, but I was quite surprised! This record is great throughout its entire run. Favourite Track(s): Personal Jesus, Halo, Blue Dress Least Favourite Track(s): Policy of Truth

Innervisions

Stevie Wonder

4/5

Stevie always hits. Favourite Track(s): Living for the City, Jesus Children of America Least Favourite Track(s): Golden Lady

Supa Dupa Fly

Missy Elliott

2/5

This record has many highs and lows, which ultimately make it just "okay". Favourite Track(s): Friendly Skies, Best Friends Least Favourite Track(s): The Rain, Pass Da Blunt

Master Of Puppets

Metallica

4/5

Great record. Every track bangs. Favourite Track(s): Master Of Puppets Least Favourite Track(s): Disposable Heroes

3 + 3

The Isley Brothers

4/5

Great funk and soul record. The vocals and rhythms are amazing here. Favourite Track(s): Summer Breeze, The Highways of My Life, That Lady Least Favourite Track(s): If You Were There

Crocodiles

Echo And The Bunnymen

2/5

The instrumentals are cool, but the rest of this record feels kind of boring. Favourite Track(s): Crocodiles Least Favourite Track(s): Pride, Monkeys, Rescue, Happy Death Men

Ritual De Lo Habitual

Jane's Addiction

2/5

I think that one track with the violin was pretty cool. The rest of the record is kinda just meh. Favourite Track(s): Of Course Least Favourite Track(s): No One's Leaving

Two Dancers

Wild Beasts

3/5

This was actually quite an enjoyable record. There's a beat in most tracks that feels mesmerizing. Favourite Track(s): Two Dancers(ii), Empty Nest Least Favourite Track(s): When I'm Sleepy...

Time Out

The Dave Brubeck Quartet

5/5

This was great! It's really easy to listen to. Every track slaps. Favourite Track(s): Blue Rondo a la Turk, Take Five Least Favourite Track(s): Everybody's Jumpin'

Fisherman's Blues

The Waterboys

2/5

I imagine this goes really hard in those traditional pubs. Favourite Track(s): We Will Not Be Lovers Least Favourite Track(s): Sweet Thing

Dog Man Star

Suede

3/5

This record didn't really start well, but I am surprised that it finished very strongly. Favourite Track(s): The Asphalt World Least Favourite Track(s): Introducing the Band

Music From Big Pink

The Band

3/5

It's enjoyable. It's blues-inspired, which I thought was pretty cool. Favourite Track(s): Tears Of Rage Least Favourite Track(s): This Wheel's On Fire

It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back

Public Enemy

3/5

I really enjoyed the production in this record. Favourite Track(s): Terminator X To The Edge Of Panic, Rebel Without A Pause Least Favourite Track(s): Cold Lampin' With Flavour

The United States Of America

3/5

This record felt very diverse from track to track. It's great musically, and ends up being kind of like an acid trip. Favourite Track(s): Hard Coming Love, Coming Down Least Favourite Track(s): Cloud Song

Walking Wounded

Everything But The Girl

3/5

This record was quite interesting. It's like an upbeat trip-hop, which I think is pretty nice to listen to. Favourite Track(s): Before Today, Wrong, Flipside Least Favourite Track(s): Single

2112

Rush

4/5

This record was good. Vocals were kinda meh, but they had their moments. Favourite Track(s): A Passage To Bangkok, Lessons, Tears Least Favourite Track(s): 2112

GREY Area

Little Simz

4/5

Amazing record. The production is impressive. Little Simz's delivery is among the clearest I've heard. Favourite Track(s): Selfish, Wounds Least Favourite Track(s): Offence

Country Life

Roxy Music

2/5

I liked a few tracks from here, but more than half of the record was kind of meh. Favourite Track(s): If IT Takes All Night, A Really Good Time Least Favourite Track(s): All I Want Is You, Prairie Rose

Hail To the Thief

Radiohead

4/5

This was quite an interesting record. It's good instrumentally and vocally. It feels quite subdued, but there's quite a lot going on sonically. Favourite Track(s): A Punch Up At a Wedding, A Wolf At the Door Least Favourite Track(s): Go To Sleep

Wild Gift

X

2/5

This record was very hit-or-miss. There are a couple of tracks where I thought the lyrics were written by a 4-year-old. A couple of the tracks were pretty good instrumentally. Favourite Track(s): We're Desperate, Universal Corner Least Favourite Track(s) Adult Books, The Once Over Twice

Jazz Samba

Stan Getz

4/5

Short, sweet, and quite classy. Favourite track(s): Samba Dees Days, E Luxo So Least Favourite Track(s): O Pato, Bahia

New Wave

The Auteurs

2/5

Wow, this shit was ass. Favourite track(s): American Guitars Least Favourite Track(s): Junk Shop Clothes

A Girl Called Dusty

Dusty Springfield

3/5

This was quite pleasant. The instrumentals were okay, but Dusty's vocals were quite amazing here. Favourite Track(s): You Don't Own Me, Anyone Who Had a Heart, Nothing Least Favourite Track(s): My Colouring Book

Whatever

Aimee Mann

3/5

The first half of this record was mediocre at best. The second half was where it really shone. Favourite Track(s): Say Anything, Mr. Harris, I Could Hurt You Now Least Favourite Track(s): Put Me On Top, Stupid Thing

You're Living All Over Me

Dinosaur Jr.

3/5

A little wacky, and a little weird. Favourite Track(s): Kracked Least Favourite Track(s): Poledo

Urban Hymns

The Verve

2/5

The first half of the record was painfully mediocre, with maybe the exception of the first track, which was used in every 2000s YouTube video. The second half of the record is a little bit better. Overall, this was okay. I'm knocking off a point for running way longer than I think it should have. Favourite Track(s): Weeping Willow, One Day Least Favourite Track(s): The Drugs Don't Work, Catching the Butterfly

Jagged Little Pill

Alanis Morissette

3/5

I didn't realize that all of the Alanis Morissette songs I knew were from this record. Turns out, this was pretty good. Favourite Track(s): Hand in My Pocket, You Oughta Know Least Favourite Track(s): Forgiven

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs

Derek & The Dominos

3/5

This was a pretty good "turn your brain off" record. Layla is the big track on here, and it doesn't feel like much of the record compares to it. Favourite Track(s): Layla, Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out Least Favourite Track(s): Thorn Tree In The Garden

Want Two

Rufus Wainwright

4/5

Quite surprised with this one. I liked the instrumentals quite a bit. The songwriting was also quite impressive. Favourite Track(s): The Art Teacher Least Favourite Track(s): Old Whore's Diet

The Band

3/5

It's pretty good. I thought that the more upbeat tracks were interesting. Favourite Track(s): Whispering Pines Least Favourite Track(s): When You Awake, Rockin' Chair

Safe As Milk

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

3/5

Pretty good blues record. I enjoyed the distorted guitars. Favourite Track(s): Electricity Least Favourite Track(s): Autumn's Child

Second Toughest In The Infants

Underworld

3/5

This was pretty good. It kinda sounds like a stripped-down techno. Favourite Track(s): Confusion The Waitress Least Favourite Track(s): Rowla

Tea for the Tillerman

Cat Stevens

3/5

The songwriting here is great, but I don't think I was in the mood for this at the moment. Favourite Track(s): Father And Son Least Favourite Track(s): Where Do The Child Play?

D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle

Throbbing Gristle

1/5

I usually never skip tracks when listening to a record, but I skipped so many here. I can respect what they were trying to go for. This was not for me, and it doesn't have to be. Favourite Track(s): AB/7A Least Favourite Track(s): I.B.M., Weeping, Walls of Sound, Hometime

Only By The Night

Kings of Leon

3/5

This was pretty good, albeit a little boring. Favourite Track(s): Revelry, Use Somebody, Sex On Fire Least Favourite Track(s): 17, Crawl

Synchronicity

The Police

2/5

It's decent. It's pretty boring overall. Favourite Track(s): Every Breath You Take Least Favourite Track(s): Mother

Dusty In Memphis

Dusty Springfield

3/5

This was good. I enjoyed Dusty's smoky vocals, which just added to the mostly sombre instrumentals. Favourite Track(s): Son Of A Preacher Man, I Don't Want To Hear It Anymore, No Easy Way Down Least Favourite Track(s): In The Land Of Make Believe

There's No Place Like America Today

Curtis Mayfield

3/5

Pretty good record and great album art. Favourite Track(s): So In Love, Billy Jack Least Favourite Track(s): Jesus

Deserter's Songs

Mercury Rev

2/5

Lots of hits and misses, with a heavier leaning toward the misses. With this record, you'll get an upbeat track, but then go into some experimental, low-tempo track. This had some weird pacing. Favourite Track(s): Opus 40 Least Favourite Track(s): The Happy End (The Drunk Room)

Rock 'N Soul

Solomon Burke

3/5

This record was quite smooth. Favourite Track(s): Beautiful Brown Eyes Least Favourite Track(s): If You Need Me

Your Arsenal

Morrissey

2/5

I'm getting tired of hearing this guy. Favourite Track(s): Glamourous Glue Least Favourite Track(s): We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful

Space Ritual

Hawkwind

2/5

This was a decent record overall. The tracks blend well into the next, but there's a lot of filler. I'm not too keen on the time-wasting, so I'm dropping a point. Favourite Track(s): Orgone Accumulator Least Favourite Track(s): Sonic Attack, Welcome To The Future

Rum Sodomy & The Lash

The Pogues

2/5

This entire record just sounded tacky to me. Why is there a song about Jesse James? Favourite Track(s): And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda Least Favourite Track(s): Jesse James

Talking Heads 77

Talking Heads

3/5

Upbeat, lively and fun. Favourite Track(s): Psycho Killer, The Book I Read Least Favourite Track(s): Who Is It?

Armed Forces

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

2/5

I don't know what it is, but I don't really like Costello's voice. Favourite Track(s): Goon Squad, Oliver's Army Least Favourite Track(s): Accidents Will Happen

Duck Stab/Buster & Glen

The Residents

1/5

Is it weird? Yes. Is it the worst thing on this list? No, but it sure is down there. Favourite Track(s): Elvis and His Boss Least Favourite Track(s): Birthday Boy

The Score

Fugees

4/5

Great production, great flow, great melodies. Favourite Track(s): Fu-Gee-La, Killing Me Softly With His Song Least Favourite Track(s): No Woman, No Cry

69 Love Songs

The Magnetic Fields

1/5

3 hours? Nice try, but I'm not listening to all that.

Pyromania

Def Leppard

2/5

Yep, those vocals are very 80s heavy rock coded. Not for me. Favourite Track(s): Photograph Least Favourite Track(s): Comin' Under Fire, Billy's Got A Gun

Exodus

Bob Marley & The Wailers

4/5

This record was quite relaxing. Favourite Track(s): Natural Mystic, Exodus Least Favourite Track(s): Guiltiness

Rio

Duran Duran

3/5

This was pretty good. This record has a bouncy rhythm. Favourite Track(s): Rio, Hungry Like The Wolf Least Favourite Track(s): Hold Back The Rain

Underwater Moonlight

The Soft Boys

3/5

Pretty good. I primarily enjoyed the instrumentation. Favourite Track(s): I Got The Hots Least Favourite Track(s): Kingdom of Love

Now I Got Worry

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

3/5

Starting this record, an ear-shattering scream was a choice. It started really weak, picks up in the middle, and then ends where it started. Favourite Track(s): Wail, Chicken Dog, R.L. Got Soul Least Favourite Track(s): Sticky

Seventeen Seconds

The Cure

2/5

This record was decent at best. I didn't enjoy much, and none of it was memorable. Favourite Track(s): The Final Sound, M Least Favourite Track(s): A Forest

Iron Maiden

4/5

I enjoyed this record. It's quick, rhythmic and energetic. Favourite Track(s): Phantom of the Opera, Iron Maiden Least Favourite Track(s): Strange World

L'Eau Rouge

The Young Gods

2/5

This record is mostly forgettable except for those raspy-ass vocals. I think they gave me second-hand throat cancer. Favourite Track(s): Longue route, Charlotte Least Favourite Track(s): La fille de la mort

Drunk

Thundercat

4/5

This is a great record. It's relaxing and has some good collabs too. Thundercat has some hilarious lyrics in some of these tracks. Favourite Track(s): Uh Uh, Jethro, Walk On By, Them Changes Least Favourite Track(s): Friend Zone, Drink Dat

Lost In The Dream

The War On Drugs

2/5

I found this record to be quite boring. It's soothing, sure, but there's just something about the production that makes it forgettable. Favourite Track(s): Suffering Least Favourite Track(s): The Haunting Idle

Orbital 2

Orbital

2/5

The actual meat of this record was decent, but the ends of it were straight garbage. Favourite Track(s): Monday Least Favourite Track(s): Time Becomes, Input Out

Power In Numbers

Jurassic 5

4/5

Great record. Amazing production. Favourite Track(s): Freedom, If You Only Knew, I Am Somebody, What's Golden Least Favourite Track(s): Sum Of Us

Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music

Ray Charles

3/5

It's pretty good. I didn't like the pacing of the tracks, going from one upbeat song to a sombre one, only to be followed up with an upbeat one again. Favourite Track(s): Bye Bye, Love, Half as Much Least Favourite Track(s): It Makes No Difference Now, You Win Again

Isn't Anything

My Bloody Valentine

3/5

I was excited to get a My Bloody Valentine record after hearing great things about them. I found this record to be okay. There were a couple of standout tracks, but the rest just sounded like noise. Favourite Track(s): Cupid Come, Feed Me With Your Kiss Least Favourite Track(s): Lose My Breath, All I Need, Sueisfine, Several Girls Galore

Welcome to the Afterfuture

Mike Ladd

3/5

This was okay. The production was probably experimental at the time, and it sort of still holds up today. Favourite Track(s): Bladerunners, Takes More Than 41 Least Favourite Track(s): Planet 10

american dream

LCD Soundsystem

3/5

This record was okay. I liked it a little more than I disliked it. Favourite Track(s): i used to, oh baby, change yr mind Least Favourite Track(s): call the police, tonite

Graceland

Paul Simon

3/5

This record had a very poppy feel to it. Very easy to listen to and unoffensive. Favourite Track(s): Gumboots, That Was Your Mother Least Favourite Track(s): Diamonds on The Soles of Her Shoes

Close To The Edge

Yes

4/5

This was an amazing record. Favourite Track(s): Close to the Edge Least Favourite Track(s): And You and I

Honky Tonk Heroes

Waylon Jennings

2/5

This was sort of decent. I liked it more in the latter half of the record. Favourite Track(s): Honky Tonk Heroes Least Favourite Track(s): Old Five and Dimers (Like Me)

Metallica

3/5

This record was pretty good. It felt like there weren't many standout tracks here. Favourite Track(s): Enter Sandman, The God That Failed Least Favourite Track(s): My Friend of Misery

Eli And The Thirteenth Confession

Laura Nyro

5/5

This record is a hidden gem. I was not expecting this record at all. Absolutely amazing vocal and instrumental performances. Favourite Track(s): Sweet Blindness, Lonely Women, Stoned Soul Picnic, Woman's Blues Least Favourite Track(s): Timer

Blue Lines

Massive Attack

3/5

This record is pretty good. Every track is good. Favourite Track(s): Safe From Harm, Blue Lines, Lately Least Favourite Track(s): One Love, Unfinished Symphony, Daydreaming

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

4/5

I was mainly impressed with the talented guitar performances here. Favourite Track(s): Cinnamon Girl, Down By The River, Cowgirl in the Sand Least Favourite Track(s): Running Dry (Requiem for the Rockets)

Raising Hell

Run-D.M.C.

4/5

Great record. It's a couple of classics that still hold up well today. Favourite Track(s): It's Tricky, Walk This Way Least Favourite Track(s): Perfection

Killing Joke

2/5

Repetitive and droning. Favourite Track(s): Change Least Favourite Track(s): The Wait, Bloodsport

In Our Heads

Hot Chip

3/5

This record was pretty good. I didn't really enjoy the tracks at the beginning and end, but the ones in the middle were pretty good. Favourite Track(s): Night And Day Least Favourite Track(s): Motion Sickness, Let Me Be Him, Always Been Your Love

Parachutes

Coldplay

4/5

Great record. I enjoyed the mellow and introspective tones that it was going for. Favourite Track(s): Shiver, Don't Panic, Sparks, Yellow Least Favourite Track(s): High Speed

Warehouse: Songs And Stories

Hüsker Dü

1/5

Why did this have to be so long? Listening to this was like being tied to a chair while your house was burning down. Favourite Track(s): Too Much Spice, She Floated Away Least Favourite Track(s): Actual Condition

Celebrity Skin

Hole

3/5

This was pretty good. Favourite Track(s): Celebrity Skin Least Favourite Track(s): Hit So Hard

A Rush Of Blood To The Head

Coldplay

4/5

Another great Coldplay record. Favourite Track(s): God Put a Smile Upon Your Face, A Rush of Blood to the Head Least Favourite Track(s): Warning Signs

Tracy Chapman

3/5

Yearning and intimate. It was pretty good. Favourite Track(s): Fast Car, Behind the Wall Least Favourite Track(s): Baby Can I Hold You

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