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Album	You	Global	Diff
Under Construction Missy Elliott	5	3.14	+1.86
Illmatic Nas	5	3.61	+1.39
Dr. Octagonecologyst Dr. Octagon	4	2.7	+1.3
Moondance Van Morrison	5	3.71	+1.29
Highway 61 Revisited Bob Dylan	5	3.77	+1.23
Let's Get It On Marvin Gaye	5	3.78	+1.22
16 Lovers Lane The Go-Betweens	4	2.94	+1.06

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Music From The Penguin Cafe Penguin Cafe Orchestra	1	3.01	-2.01
I Am a Bird Now Antony and the Johnsons	1	2.84	-1.84
Brothers In Arms Dire Straits	2	3.74	-1.74
Bright Flight Silver Jews	1	2.68	-1.68
Lust For Life Iggy Pop	2	3.61	-1.61
GI Germs	1	2.54	-1.54
Surfer Rosa Pixies	2	3.51	-1.51
It's Blitz! Yeah Yeah Yeahs	2	3.49	-1.49
Blackstar David Bowie	2	3.48	-1.48
Green R.E.M.	2	3.48	-1.48

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I Am a Bird Now

Antony and the Johnsons

1/5

The constant vibrato killed it for me, hard to get through because of that.

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1-Star Albums (5)

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Straight Outta Compton

N.W.A.

3/5

An iconic album but not one I reach for. Beyond the big songs, particularly enjoyed Something Like That

Debut

Björk

4/5

Forgot how good early Bjork is, particularly love the beat on there’s more to life that this. Definitely some moments that aren’t as successful but overall a great time

Brilliant Corners

Thelonious Monk

4/5

Blackstar

David Bowie

2/5

Love Bowie but struggled to get through this album. Got better towards the end but did not enjoy the first couple songs at all. Like that it’s experimental but it didn’t land for me.

Morrison Hotel

The Doors

3/5

The Man Machine

Kraftwerk

3/5

Peter Gabriel

3/5

A couple great moments and overall a fun listen. Unlikely to return to.

The New Tango

Astor Piazzolla

3/5

Was not aware of this album/historical significance before listening. Enjoyed it overall, especially the extra nuance of it being recorded at a festival. Some really beautiful moments and can see myself listening to for work music instead of my usual Philip Glass. Though this quote from the global reviews also feels true haha: "I feel like I'm trapped in the interstitial sections of an episode of Mister Rodger's Neighborhood."

Highway 61 Revisited

Bob Dylan

5/5

A great album, amazing compositions and a coherent, consistent story across them all. Definitely a 5/5

Queens of the Stone Age

4/5

Had fun with this one, definitely brought me back. A couple songs made me think of the show Charmed and the bands that would cameo at their club. Can tell it's a debut album in that it falls apart a bit towards the end, but overall really enjoyed it.

Brothers In Arms

Dire Straits

2/5

Didn’t listen to them or this vibe of Dad rock growing up so no nostalgia for it. I liked the first few songs, which had some fun riffs and dramatic moments, but then felt kind of more like elevator music as the album went on.

Horses

Patti Smith

4/5

Great writing and vocals, enjoyed a lot of the album though didn’t love when it veered too spoken word and less lyrical. She’s of course an icon.

Van Halen

4/5

A fun time throughout, almost a 5 for me

I Am a Bird Now

Antony and the Johnsons

1/5

The constant vibrato killed it for me, hard to get through because of that.

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down

The Dandy Warhols

2/5

Meh, nothing particularly memorable here

Fear Of Music

Talking Heads

3/5

Like their overall vibe but not a favorite album of theirs for me. Life during wartime is great but weren’t many songs I’d go back to.

Electric

The Cult

2/5

Not for me, didn’t grab my attention.

Talking Book

Stevie Wonder

4/5

Superstition alone is amazing. Stevie’s for sure a genius, though I prefer his funkier stuff.

The Beach Boys Today!

The Beach Boys

3/5

So easily recognizable, a very distinct and iconic sound they developed. Not something I’m reaching for though

Live!

Fela Kuti

4/5

Never heard of them and now so glad I’m in the know. So good throughout

Risque

CHIC

4/5

Dear Science

TV On The Radio

3/5

Hadn’t heard of them before. Enjoyed the listen, definitely felt the 2000’s vibes. Also didn’t stand particularly stand out to me, don’t think I’d go back to it

Illmatic

Nas

5/5

Yaaass, an immediate 5 for me. A nice contrast to what we’ve been listening to (much of which has been less my vibe). Good nostalgia and just a great album, a real masterclass

Music From The Penguin Cafe

Penguin Cafe Orchestra

1/5

Best thing about this album was the cover art. Had a very hard time getting through it, had to skip some parts and got actively annoyed. Felt more like doing a bit than experimental at times

Feast of Wire

Calexico

3/5

Didn’t match the album cover vibes which was a surprise. Liked it overall, more than I expected, but not a favorite.

Under Construction

Missy Elliott

5/5

Love Missy. Already had a few of these songs saved, added a couple more I didn’t remember. Slide was the dark horse on this album for me.

The Fat Of The Land

The Prodigy

3/5

Brought me back to Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, where they used several of these songs. I can see not enjoying this album as much without those memories/framing

Maxinquaye

Tricky

4/5

It’s giving Bjork mixed with Cibo Matto, a fun combo. Fun 90s vibes

Melody A.M.

Röyksopp

2/5

Not my favorite, didn’t grab me at all.

The Genius Of Ray Charles

Ray Charles

4/5

A beautiful album, really hit walking along the Chicago river and later looking at the royal wedding photos.

Drunk

Thundercat

3/5

Them Changes is a great song, otherwise felt frenetic and all over the place

Bright Flight

Silver Jews

1/5

Not good, best parts were the brief moments without singing

Moondance

Van Morrison

5/5

Beautiful, especially after the last one

Zombie

Fela Kuti

3/5

Enjoyed this, though didn’t love it. Would listen again but it’s not going to end up in rotation

Lust For Life

Iggy Pop

2/5

Got bored, wanted to keep skipping ahead. Not my fav

Talvin Singh

2/5

Hard to get through, felt very one note with no real highs and lows. Kind of monotonous

(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)

Lynyrd Skynyrd

4/5

No nostalgia for this, only knew Free Bird. Still feels classic

Sweet Baby James

James Taylor

4/5

Very soothing, lovely

Rock Bottom

Robert Wyatt

1/5

So weird, some noise on the first few songs that made me feel like I had tinnitus. Another song made me think of when Ross in Friends has his ‘sound.’ Overall, chaotic

Black Metal

Venom

2/5

Felt like a caricature. Like WWE & Fright Fest combined. Some decent guitar but the singing and lyrics are so cheesy. Easier to get through than the last album but felt repetitive and got boring.

Sea Change

Beck

2/5

Overall enjoyed but felt more like one long song than an album

Green

R.E.M.

2/5

Decent but nothing special. Only familiar with some likely via Parks and Rec

Nighthawks At The Diner

Tom Waits

3/5

Immersive and good vibes but went on too long. Would definitely hit more in person

She's So Unusual

Cyndi Lauper

4/5

Some real classics in here, amazing for a debut. Beyond those, her voice is just not my favorite

A Rush Of Blood To The Head

Coldplay

3/5

Forgot how much I enjoyed the Coldplay early days. Not an album I revisit but enjoyed listening to it again

Another Green World

Brian Eno

3/5

Listened a second time with my over the ear headphones and heard a lot more nuance and lovely moments. Some songs I really enjoyed, Like St. Elmo's Fire and Golden Hour. Overall I liked it but found some songs too repetitive and preferred the ones with lyrics. The ones without were varied and interesting, but didn't draw me in as much.

Purple Rain

Prince

4/5

A fun album by a real genius. Some bangers on here.

Boston

4/5

Knew the first 4ish songs very well, didn't know and didn't love the rest.

Nilsson Schmilsson

Harry Nilsson

3/5

Didn't love this. Many of them felt like kids songs, the kinds I used to listen to on cassette, simplistic and a bit boring now. Without You is probably the best song. One star just for the margarita scene in Practical Magic with the Coconut song.

The Trinity Session

Cowboy Junkies

3/5

Beautiful album, very vibey (great for movie/tv soundtracks). Felt very long though and not what I'm typically turning to.

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs

Derek & The Dominos

3/5

Layla is the clear hit here. Definitely a well done album, but dragged on for me. Didn’t listen to him growing up so no nostalgia. Get why people would love this but it was just good not great for me.

Surfer Rosa

Pixies

2/5

Felt like I was in someone’s garage listening to their high school band jam. Fun vibes but outside of where is my mind, nothing I’m going back to.

Wild Wood

Paul Weller

2/5

Some good funky moments, but overall found this one boring. Don't like his voice much either.

Searching For The Young Soul Rebels

Dexys Midnight Runners

2/5

If they had a different lead singer I maybe would've liked this, but couldn't get past Kevin's ridiculous vocals.

Deja Vu

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

3/5

Surprised I didn't like this more. Only really recognized Our House. 4+20 was a standout for me. Country Girl had a high pitch noise in much of it that's horrible.

Dr. Octagonecologyst

Dr. Octagon

4/5

Some great 90s beats on here. Really wish the premise was different, but enjoyed the production and flows. A weird experimental album that's a refreshing contrast to the recent glut of boring guitar and garage bands.

Make Yourself

Incubus

3/5

Drive is great and generally enjoyed the rest of the album, but not a standout for me.

Songs From The Big Chair

Tears For Fears

4/5

Better than I expected. Some well known hits but the songs I didn’t know also landed.

Tarkus

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

2/5

Like a random record in the sale bin, a wild ride that you didn’t really choose. Frenetic and could’ve done without the all the organ. Album was all over the place, only liked the last song really.

Paranoid

Black Sabbath

4/5

A great time, kept vibing with the recommended songs after as well. Fun song titles too

Leftism

Leftfield

3/5

Felt very mid, nothing particularly interesting or exciting about this one. I like house music but didn’t love this.

KIWANUKA

Michael Kiwanuka

4/5

Went down a rabbit hole on him after his song was the theme for Big Little Lies. Such a great voice and vibe. Really enjoyed this album, had already a few of the songs saved.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Elton John

4/5

A bit too long and repetitive in sound bur some good songs on here. And an extra star just because it’s Elton

Beauty And The Beat

The Go-Go's

4/5

Rating higher for its influence. Know some of these songs through their covers more than the originals (Hilary Duff’s Our Lips Are Sealed for example, lol), so don’t have as much nostalgia for these. We Got The Beat is amazing, but can’t give 5 stars when Skidmarks On My Heart exists (horrible).

Rage Against The Machine

4/5

A great time all around. Power walking into the office really hit with this as the soundtrack. A few songs weren’t as successful as others but overall really enjoyed it.

16 Lovers Lane

The Go-Betweens

4/5

Buena Vista Social Club

4/5

Sister

Sonic Youth

3/5

The World is a Ghetto

War

3/5

Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water

Limp Bizkit

2/5

An extra star just for Hot Dog having been in Magic Mike 2. The One probably the least bad

The Dark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd

5/5

Iconic

Remain In Light

Talking Heads

4/5

Club Classics Vol. One

Soul II Soul

3/5

Keep on moving and Jazzie’s groove are fun. The vibrato on Feel Free was super annoying. Didn’t realize Little Mix had sampled from Back to Life for Bounce Back. Overall, a fun time but probably won’t be going back to

Axis: Bold As Love

Jimi Hendrix

4/5

Germs

1/5

Incoherent, really difficult to get through. Just not at all for me.

Elephant

The White Stripes

3/5

Seven Nation Army still hits, but was bored by the rest of the album. Felt repetitive.

Tom Tom Club

3/5