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Album	You	Global	Diff
The Visitors ABBA	5	3.2	+1.8
The Köln Concert Keith Jarrett	5	3.39	+1.61
Crime Of The Century Supertramp	5	3.41	+1.59
The ArchAndroid Janelle Monáe	5	3.45	+1.55
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Bob Dylan	5	3.63	+1.37
Tapestry Carole King	5	3.91	+1.09
What's Going On Marvin Gaye	5	3.94	+1.06

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Superunknown Soundgarden	1	3.66	-2.66
Hot Buttered Soul Isaac Hayes	1	3.43	-2.43
Night Life Ray Price	1	2.81	-1.81
Live At The Harlem Square Club Sam Cooke	2	3.76	-1.76
Surfer Rosa Pixies	2	3.51	-1.51
Straight Outta Compton N.W.A.	2	3.51	-1.51
Foo Fighters Foo Fighters	2	3.5	-1.5
Stardust Willie Nelson	2	3.4	-1.4
Garbage Garbage	2	3.38	-1.38
Ready To Die The Notorious B.I.G.	2	3.37	-1.37

5-Star Albums (8)

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David Bowie

3/5

I think the persona overshadowed the music, though there are a couple fantastic songs in there among the more forgettable ones.

2 likes

Court And Spark

Joni Mitchell

3/5

It's a good full-listen, but my aversion to singing that speeds up and slows down makes it hard to fall in love with most tracks.

1 likes

The Visitors

ABBA

5/5

Incredibly catchy, but with a lot of interesting musicality and lyrics to back it up. Loved it.

1 likes

1-Star Albums (4)

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Closer

Joy Division

2/5

Sounds quite modern, but lack of strong melodies makes it hard to love.

Off The Wall

Michael Jackson

4/5

Groovy melodies and excellent production. Couple dud ballads, but overall a really fun listen.

Songs Of Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen

4/5

Great collection of songs with brilliant lyrics.

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

5/5

Replete with timeless songs in a cohesive package. Brilliant.

Rock 'N Soul

Solomon Burke

2/5

Great vocals and a few memorable tunes, most songs tended to blend together in my mind though.

The ArchAndroid

Janelle Monáe

5/5

Great blend of catchy pop/r&b and some more experimental stuff. Really good.

White Denim

2/5

Liked the sound, but it didn't pull me in.

Ready To Die

The Notorious B.I.G.

2/5

Heavy (but interesting) lyrics, however the skits take away from it and only a couple standout tracks.

Smile

Brian Wilson

3/5

Excellent production and feel-good songs.

The Köln Concert

Keith Jarrett

5/5

Incredible playing, minus the grunts.

Foo Fighters

2/5

A couple good tracks, but overall not enough melody for me.

Connected

Stereo MC's

2/5

Groovy, but repetitive and no standouts.

Elvis Is Back

Elvis Presley

2/5

A bit hokey at times, but some good tracks mixed in there.

Entertainment

Gang Of Four

2/5

Liked the lyrics and the sound, but didn't pull me in.

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

The Smashing Pumpkins

3/5

Love the ambition and production, though I would prefer fewer of the harder/punkier songs in lieu of more quiet gems.

Brothers

The Black Keys

3/5

Iconic sound and some catchy melodies, but could have benefited from more diversity.

Here, My Dear

Marvin Gaye

2/5

Caustic lyrics, great singing. Not many standout tracks.

In It For The Money

Supergrass

2/5

Most of the songs blended together, broken up by a couple solid rockers.

Fulfillingness' First Finale

Stevie Wonder

3/5

I enjoyed it, nice and easy listen.

Stardust

Willie Nelson

2/5

I liked the concept, but the songs blended together and didn't pull me in.

Home Is Where The Music Is

Hugh Masekela

2/5

Good musicianship, but forgettable

Kimono My House

Sparks

3/5

Unexpected, but I liked it.

Purple Rain

Prince

4/5

Really engaging musically. For the first time, I understand the Prince hype

Bayou Country

Creedence Clearwater Revival

3/5

Really liked this one, though a couple jam sessions dragged too long.

Either Or

Elliott Smith

4/5

Intimate, and surprisingly melodic. Can't believe this was my first time hearing it.

My Aim Is True

Elvis Costello

2/5

A couple songs were fine, but overall a bit boring.

Chelsea Girl

Nico

3/5

Love her voice, but most songs blended together (not unpleasantly).

Woodface

Crowded House

3/5

Consistently good melodies with a laid-back but engaging sound.

S.F. Sorrow

The Pretty Things

2/5

A couple good songs, but too long and a bit boring.

Gorillaz

4/5

Love this one, big variety in songs and a couple real classics. A few too many songs, but really fun.

Surfer Rosa

Pixies

2/5

Energetic and lively, but production is a bit rough-around-the-edges and only a couple standouts.

Live At The Harlem Square Club

Sam Cooke

2/5

Great energy but music didn't pull me in. I think you had to be there.

Dry

PJ Harvey

3/5

Not much variety, but good overall with some standout lyrics.

Midnight Ride

Paul Revere & The Raiders

2/5

A couple good tunes, but pretty standard 60s fare.

A Girl Called Dusty

Dusty Springfield

4/5

I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did, but really catchy melodies and a great voice left me pleasantly surprised.

What's Going On

Marvin Gaye

5/5

Excellent album that got even better on a 2nd listen. Each song flows into the next, and the music is engaging throughout.

Tank Battles

Dagmar Krause

1/5

Awkward English lyrics combined with borderline atonal music is not a pleasant listen, though it certainly stands out.

Paranoid

Black Sabbath

3/5

Liked it much more than I expected, and not just the iconic riffs.

The Gilded Palace Of Sin

The Flying Burrito Brothers

2/5

Some enjoyable songs with fun lyrics. Great band name too.

Crime Of The Century

Supertramp

5/5

Irresistible grooves in a cohesive package; a masterpiece. Love it.

The Joshua Tree

4/5

The distinctive sound makes the album a great front-to-back listen, with a handful of standouts.

Pretenders

4/5

Sharp, energetic lyrics pulled me in, the catchy melodies held me there. Quite good.

The Slider

T. Rex

2/5

A couple OK songs, but forgettable overall.

Common

2/5

A couple fun tracks, but lyrics feel too cheesy to love.

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

OutKast

3/5

Interesting concept that is well executed, but drags too long. A couple incredible songs cover for the less interesting entries.

Dire Straits

4/5

Tight production and musicality makes this an easy full-through listen, though some songs drag too long

Night Life

Ray Price

1/5

Starting your album thanking people for listening probably means it's not worth listening to. Cheesy.

Superunknown

Soundgarden

1/5

No songs stuck out in my mind, not an enjoyable listen.

Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water

Limp Bizkit

3/5

Some catchy tunes, and raw lyrics (if slightly cheesy). A fun listen.

There's No Place Like America Today

Curtis Mayfield

4/5

Really enjoyable listen, from the singing to the laid-back but groovy sound.

Wild Is The Wind

Nina Simone

4/5

Incredible voice, and a few songs that stuck with me, though I wish the engineering was a bit cleaner

Odessey And Oracle

The Zombies

3/5

Extremely 60s, but consistently good songs and interesting music make it a great listen today.

Car Wheels On A Gravel Road

Lucinda Williams

3/5

It feels like I just spent an hour deep in the mid-west, and I really enjoyed it.

Come Find Yourself

Fun Lovin' Criminals

3/5

A fun blend of hip-hop and alternative that screams 90s.

Grace

Jeff Buckley

4/5

Lots to love here, from his haunting voice to the tight musicianship, though some songs are forgettable.

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

David Bowie

3/5

I think the persona overshadowed the music, though there are a couple fantastic songs in there among the more forgettable ones.

Fuzzy Logic

Super Furry Animals

2/5

A couple fun songs, but doesn't stand out from the crowd.

Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche

Koffi Olomide

2/5

Groovy, and I like the mix of languages, but my ear struggles to pick the songs apart from each other.

Beyond Skin

Nitin Sawhney

3/5

Really interesting listen, but I can't see myself reaching for it too often.

Californication

Red Hot Chili Peppers

3/5

A few classics, and a surprisingly strong back half. Fun listen.

Nebraska

Bruce Springsteen

3/5

Lyrics and the pared-back sound were highlights, though I struggle to tell many of the songs apart.

Getz/Gilberto

Stan Getz

4/5

Smooth and silky, without leaving melody at the door. Really enjoyed it.

Tapestry

Carole King

5/5

Brilliant song-writing and singing. Perfect to throw on for a quiet morning.

Hms Fable

Shack

2/5

A few fun songs, but nothing too memorable.

Court And Spark

Joni Mitchell

3/5

It's a good full-listen, but my aversion to singing that speeds up and slows down makes it hard to fall in love with most tracks.

I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

Aretha Franklin

3/5

Incredible voice and an enjoyable listen, but didn't blow my mind.

The Visitors

ABBA

5/5

Incredibly catchy, but with a lot of interesting musicality and lyrics to back it up. Loved it.

Hot Buttered Soul

Isaac Hayes

1/5

Half of the album is a twenty-minute spoken-word "song".

With The Beatles

Beatles

3/5

A few great songs, but it has its fair share of mediocre ones too. Would benefit from a remix to bring down the cymbals.

good kid, m.A.A.d city

Kendrick Lamar

4/5

Engaging story-telling across a variety of good songs, best listened in one sitting.

Low

David Bowie

3/5

Unexpected, with a striking contrast between the two halves. Not sure how often I'll be reaching for it, but I did find it enjoyable, if a bit opaque.

Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space

Spiritualized

3/5

Lots of interesting ideas musically, but a bit vague and wandering.

The Idiot

Iggy Pop

2/5

Like Bowie, but without the memorable melodies.

Back To Black

Amy Winehouse

5/5

Fantastic collection of songs that leaves me wanting more.

In Rainbows

Radiohead

4/5

Each song is strong enough to stand on its own, but together they're greater than the sum of their parts.

If I Should Fall From Grace With God

The Pogues

2/5

It's fun for a song or two, but not for a whole album.

Cut

The Slits

3/5

Excellent, engaging lyrics and a few standout songs.

Tanto Tempo

Bebel Gilberto

2/5

A pleasant listen, but a bit forgettable.

Vespertine

Björk

3/5

Interesting lyrics backed by a totally unique sound, but a bit too experimental for my tastes.

Strangeways, Here We Come

The Smiths

3/5

Enjoyable listen, with good tunes and lyrics

KIWANUKA

Michael Kiwanuka

3/5

Enjoyable arrangements help the vocals pop, good listen.

Idlewild

Everything But The Girl

2/5

Inoffensive elevator music, boring.

Garbage

2/5

Standard, uninteresting rock fare.

Kilimanjaro

The Teardrop Explodes

2/5

Grating to listen to, apart from a couple OK tunes.

The Velvet Underground

4/5

A gentle and melodic listen with a couple songs that stand above the others, and one that stands far below (The Murder Mystery).

Rust Never Sleeps

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

4/5

I preferred the acoustic first half, but still lots to love in the back half. Great listen.

The Man Machine

Kraftwerk

2/5

A couple OK tracks, but I was glad it was over quickly.

Bummed

Happy Mondays

2/5

Doesn’t set itself apart from other punk albums, just OK.

Slayed?

Slade

2/5

Most songs meld together into generic early rock fare, rather boring

Pearl

Janis Joplin

3/5

Intense voice, and some good songwriting, but a bit grating to my ears.

The Stranger

Billy Joel

4/5

Packed with memorable and melodic songs. Very Elton-esque, in a great way.

The Specials

3/5

Enjoyable listen with fun lyrics and some catchy songs, though vocals don't always do the songs justice.

Straight Outta Compton

N.W.A.

2/5

Some iconic tracks, but sameness and lack of melodic backing make it hard to love.

Heartbreaker

Ryan Adams

4/5

Lots to love here, especially on the front half. From the melancholy lyrics to the excellent song-writing, a great listen.

NEU! 75

Neu!

2/5

I liked the opener, but it fizzled out after that for me.

The Sensual World

Kate Bush

2/5

Great voice, but wandering and a bit boring overall.

Beggars Banquet

The Rolling Stones

4/5

Catchy melodies, sharp lyrics, and fantastic bluegrass-esque sound. Really enjoyable listen.

Let's Get It On

Marvin Gaye

3/5

Fun listen, with some good songs amongst the more forgettable ones.

Sound of Silver

LCD Soundsystem

3/5

Unique sound and a couple standouts, but many songs drag on too long.

Play

Moby

3/5

Liked it way more than I expected: catchy samples and tight production make it easy listening.

Immigrés

Youssou N'Dour

3/5

Enjoyable listen, but not a standout.

The Next Day

David Bowie

2/5

A couple fine songs, but quite boring.

Who Killed...... The Zutons?

The Zutons

4/5

Great energy, catchy hooks, and fun lyrics.

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