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Queen II
Queen
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5 | 3.48 | +1.52 |
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In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
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5 | 3.61 | +1.39 |
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Hot Fuss
The Killers
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5 | 3.73 | +1.27 |
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
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5 | 3.74 | +1.26 |
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Metallica
Metallica
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5 | 3.77 | +1.23 |
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Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
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4 | 2.97 | +1.03 |
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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
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1 | 2.64 | -1.64 |
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Blackstar
David Bowie
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2 | 3.48 | -1.48 |
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Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
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2 | 3.35 | -1.35 |
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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
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2 | 3.31 | -1.31 |
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Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
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2 | 3.3 | -1.3 |
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There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
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2 | 3.29 | -1.29 |
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The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
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2 | 3.28 | -1.28 |
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
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2 | 3.27 | -1.27 |
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
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3 | 4.26 | -1.26 |
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The Beach Boys Today!
The Beach Boys
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2 | 3.26 | -1.26 |
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Ali Farka Touré · 1 likes
3/5
Fun listen while working
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Iron Butterfly
3/5
I thought it was a fun listen, I only knew the title track, radio version, so to hear it all added a lot of depth. The first songs seemed oddly generic to me, but I sensed a flow and story/thematic elements, that gave the rest of the album purpose, I guess.
The title track was a real trip, a fun dive down psychadelia. I got some 'echoes' vibes in the middle, which I found interesting seeing as this came out first. For it's age I thought it held up decently, but still showed it's age.
Overall I appreciated this album, but don't see a need to revisit anything other than the title track.
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
This was a good debut album, The rhymes were great, samples were tasty. Far different than the gangster rap of the era. The 'sameness' of the flow and songs brought it down a bit for me, but solid for sure.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4/5
THE supergroup of their era, what an album. While I really enjoyed every track, and the uniqueness of each member and their contributions, I think I need a few more listens to gain deeper appreciation for the whole project to really take it to the next level, which I do think is there.
Radiohead
3/5
A few good classic radiohead songs, a few I don't care for, and a few kid a leftovers
T. Rex
3/5
Nothing really stand out, other than Get It On, pretty good for the times, kinda one of those fun songs not like I have it on repeat, most songs blended together into whatever, but really appreciated the out of left field sound of Rip Off, kind of went out with a bang.
Muddy Waters
4/5
I didn't really know Muddy's music before this, but dang was this a lot of fun, and to read this was a comeback album?! I'm excited to hear the rest, sure it was absolutely classic formulaic blues, but it was damn fine.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
The album is pretty dang solid, first half is an absolute masterclass, then fades a little, but not too bad, and hammers it home with the classic free bird. This many mega hits on one album, dang!
Adele
3/5
I mean she has a great voice, and the album sounds great; but the album just isn't meant for me.
Buena Vista Social Club
3/5
I mean, I couldn't understand it so tough to connect. It sounded fine, I liked the variations in song styles, singers and sounds etc, so could appreciate the music a bit, but reading about it sounds like it rides classic love tropes, humorous, sad, and funny.
The Black Keys
3/5
Opened pretty strong, then I tired of the similar sounds/themes, then i had 6 more tracks left. There was nothing terrible wrong with it, few hits, felt like a lot of background noise filler though on reflection
Brian Wilson
2/5
Didn't know the history, didn't know what to expect, but it wasn't that.
I appreciated his voice sounded good, the album sounded decent, really like the idea of a whole musical experience rather than just a few tracks. But this was wild man, it was disjointed, didn't flow to me, didn't make sense, I didn't know whether to laugh at animals and vegetables, cry during some of the children ones, mostly I was confused, but I definitely didn't smile.
The Beach Boys
2/5
Back to back Beach Boys was rough. Didn't like the old sounding campy kiddie pop songs right off the bat, then student demonstration time came on and I was thinking who even is this and what is this album. Sort of redeemed it though. Then Brian Wilson's songs came on and right after listening to smile I couldn't take anymore.
Dusty Springfield
3/5
My intro to Dusty, knew Son of a Preacher Man, but there were some other really good tracks as well. I really appreciated the more positive love vibes reflective of the era, other than the mopey depressing ones. Love her voice, album sounded great, few fillers to me
Radiohead
3/5
Knew the two huge ones, and of course loved em, the rest of the album felt rather blase, until street spirit which I had never heard, absolutely loved it, best song on the album for me. So a few absolute loves, and mostly indifference from me, but a solid album.
Fugazi
3/5
For as raw as it is, the album is extremely polished, well put together and thought out. Knowing nothing about Fugazi, I thought the album was alright, reading more, I thought they are awesome. Wish I knew about em in era.
Queen
5/5
Other than the hits my intro to the rest of the catalog, was it kinda goofy, yea, but you could tell they were piecing it together for later efforts, but still this one rocked. Procession had me thrown for a loop, but father to son, incredible, and it never really let up.
Supergrass
3/5
Sounded pretty good from top to bottom, experimented with different sounds and styles while still sounding like "them". Nothing really stood out as memorable though
Dire Straits
3/5
Really good album again, but wouldn't seek out much more than sultans, especially the live version
David Bowie
3/5
It was fine, I didn't love it, didn't hate it, looking forward to other bowie though.
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
That was certainly an album, less chaotic and obscure than smile, but still just a collection of scatterbrained thoughts and rhythms. At least could have it on in the background however
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
All I knew of them was maps and the wolf song, this was a surprise for sure compared to those. The early 2000's punk sound was not expected. It was fine, I just wouldn't seek it out again.
Dexys Midnight Runners
2/5
The music is....fine...forgettable really, but the talking over everything....I certainly hope I'm just in a bad streak of experimental albums but it's wearing on me.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Sounds pretty good for nearly 50 years old, Pump it up and Lipstick Vogue were the real hits here, the rest, somewhat forgettable, and the synth sounding thing is sounding a bit dated.
Beck
3/5
I liked and knew E-Pro, fun song to listen to, liked a few of the mixed up varieties like que onda, the middle of the album just kinda blended together to just songs that sounded like Beck. Liked a few of the ending tracks with that twang sound, but probably wouldn't revisit anything.
The xx
3/5
Really liked the music on this album, it was poppy, driving, tension building; really good. The vocals being the xx style of kinda monotone, emotionless, brought it down just a bit, but I really enjoyed this album.
The Who
3/5
The debut album was...fine.. a bit all over the place, mostly generic 60's rock sound with a few flashes townshend and moon sprinkled in there to tease just who they would become, looking forward to later stuff more.
Jefferson Airplane
3/5
I get why it's here, but I guess the 60's just ain't for me. Somebody to Love was the only one I really enjoyed. Quality sounded good, Grace was the better vocalist by far.
Simply Red
3/5
I mean it was an album, an album not for me, he can sing fine, then we got some weird voices on the last few tracks
Justice
3/5
Heard Daft Punk, Chemical Bros influences in there. They drove a solid beat, but had some aggressive sounds not really my style. The party was tik tok lite amirite
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Superstition absolutely fantastic, the rest was not for me, too sappy. Sounds ok just, forgettable.
Devendra Banhart
2/5
Well his guitar was pretty good and had some interesting sounds and concepts, but his voice drove me crazy. Pretty out there album, not for me
The Doors
3/5
I didn't really like the doors' hits before this, and this just further confirmed it. Just kinda of boring blues esque with one note vocals.
The Fall
3/5
Never heard of the fall, didn't know what to think, but it certainly wasn't that. The music was pretty tight and interesting, the ah vocals ah were certainly ah unique, not great, but didn't drive me insane like some other voices so far.
The Pogues
3/5
Enjoyed it fine
R.E.M.
3/5
The 2 hits were great, the rest was solid rem, enjoyed the harder rock sound
John Lee Hooker
3/5
I liked hearing the individual collaborators contributions and styles, but I didn't really get a taste for hooker himself. Was a good classic blues listen, but want to hear more him
The Police
4/5
Really nostalgic for me as one of my first memories of my mom sharing music with me, mother was just as bad then as well lol. But the rest of the album is pretty dang solid even with all the nostalgia.
Suicide
3/5
Wild this sound with in 77, seems like it was probably ahead of the times. Really liked the uniqueness of it, but wouldn't be on repeat from me.
Prince
3/5
I guess I just like the hits, was just so 80's and so about sex
Sly & The Family Stone
2/5
Thought it was more interesting to read about than listen to, sounded...ok...didn't feel the energy to want to go back though
ZZ Top
4/5
The hits absolutely rock, the rest of the album is really solid texas 70's rock, solid listen but only the hits stand out.
Carpenters
3/5
Sounded just fine for something I only want to hear on rewatches of happy gilmore
Everything But The Girl
3/5
TIL what chill house is, it sounds good, and chill, but I need some energy!
Kanye West
3/5
Can't deny it's a great album, but can't rate appropriately with who he's become
3/5
You got Mission Impossible 2, The Undertaker, a few other absolute hits that made up my early 2000's, so I gotta give it SOME credit, the rest of the album was musically fine, but the lyrics, hilariously bad. Certainly an album!
The Icarus Line
2/5
Album was a nothing burger, not sure why it's on any list. Too generic 2000's absolutely no standouts or reason to listen again.
The Specials
3/5
Some decent ska, some pointed messages, some good hits, I just kinda wanted it to be over though
Joy Division
3/5
Really into the dark sound, really not into the vocalist, ok album
Pink Floyd
2/5
I just don't like 60's floyd, you can hear the pieces, but the 60's is still there and eh.
Lauryn Hill
3/5
The music sounds good, lauryn's got a great voice, I thought the classroom bits on love were creative, but it didn't resonate with me and went on a bit too long.
Linkin Park
4/5
Yeah it sounds a bit dated at this point, but damn does nostalgia hit hard. Still pretty solid album overall from me
Def Leppard
4/5
Ridiculous pop hair metal, but I'll be damned if it wasn't a fun listen from top to bottom.
Black Sabbath
4/5
Great album for me to get deeper into sabbath other than the very few tracks I knew. Some great guitar rhythm and solos throughout, opening track fantastic. Lost the energy with a few in the middle, but there was always a track there to bring it back good and heavy.
The Monks
3/5
Absolutely wild album, wild story, just really didn't like 95% of the sound of the whole thing, but props for the precursor to punk
Eminem
2/5
Yikes
Incubus
2/5
While it certainly reminds me of my junior high years; pardon me while I still haven't grown to like em 25 years later.
Gene Clark
4/5
Was surprised by this one, honestly really good sound top to bottom, was sad to read about it's failure in era, unforgettable? no- but absolutely solid.
The Offspring
3/5
Absolutely brought me back to the 90's and reminded me of my best friend and I listening to them loving it. These days it just kinda sounds like generic pop punk, the hits are formulaic hits, but still fun, but also not really my jam anymore.
Joy Division
2/5
The sad story didn't make me enjoy it anymore, liked the 2nd half a little better, but yeah
The Strokes
4/5
Really enjoyed the album top to bottom, love the hits still, surprised by a few I hadn't heard before
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
3/5
Really enjoyed the flow early with a strong driving beats and had high hopes for the rest, but it faded into insignificant covers, and felt like it lost it's way. Overall enjoyed the listen and reading more about them and the album, definitely belongs on the list.
Blur
3/5
The most british 90's pop rock I have ever heard. A fine listen just not for me
Alice Cooper
3/5
Did not expect all the variety having only known the title track, decently fun listen, not bad
Ramones
3/5
Still like blitzkreig bop, the rest all sounds the same. It does sound good for the 70's has the punk roots in it, but still has some of the campy-ness of the era.
Pulp
3/5
It's fine, common people, and i spy were the most interesting to me, good sound, though, just not for me 30 years later.
Sonic Youth
3/5
First Sonic Youth, only knew a song or two, didn't seem like the best intro album, I liked the uniqueness of their sound, shadow was pretty good, staying open to other albums.
Sonic Youth
3/5
Still appreciate the uniqueness and different sounds they are putting out, still not sure it's for me
Ravi Shankar
3/5
fun and interesting, sounds good for nearly 70 years old
Van Morrison
3/5
It's a good album, nice easy listening, I just won't come back to it, but will enjoy the hits when I heard them in the wild
The Streets
1/5
I was too weak to not listen to the whole thing hoping for something, but I'm strong enough to give this my first 1 star
Napalm Death
2/5
Did I enjoy it absolutely not, 2 stars for recognizing their influence and it least it was pushing boundaries and challenging, unlike some other generics on the list
The Flaming Lips
3/5
It sounded good, was creative, decent listen, but that's about it
The Monkees
2/5
Just sounded like every other pop style generic music out of the 60's. Not bad, just whatever
The Mars Volta
3/5
Read a review that there's a fine line between you don't get it and I just don't care, and I found myself in the latter. Some good experimentation, some good sounds, some tracks hit hard, but yeah, moving on.
Heaven 17
2/5
Did I enjoy listening - not really
Are there important aspects of early synthpop, maybe edgy lyrics, some reason for this to be here - not sure and don't really care
Talking Heads
3/5
First half sounded fine but I just didn't care for it, second half was much better, more aggressive and energetic sounding, enjoyed it and the classic take me to the river.
3/5
I enjoyed most of it, I really appreciated the sound difference from everything else I know of in the 70's. Just not really my jam though
Anita Baker
3/5
Great voice, some decent beats, easy listen, just not a re listen
Queen
3/5
Some good freddie and brian, but I mostly only liked killer queen and stone cold crazy the most. I think I liked II a little bit more, but still really solid
Emmylou Harris
3/5
I didn't hate it, but feel like I didn't need to hear it either
Leftfield
3/5
Was ok background music, caught a few oakenfold type vibes in there
Kendrick Lamar
3/5
Maybe 10 more listens and I would appreciate so muc more; hugely ambitious with a broad reach of topics/ styles, but it just didn't catch my attention
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
a nice surprise, chill, but funky, soulful and smooth, got out before it wore out, good listen
The Cardigans
3/5
lovefool carried hard
Coldcut
3/5
Brings ya back to the times for sure, don't really enjoy it these days, decent listen though
Nick Drake
3/5
a decent easy gentle listen, liked the guitar work, his voice took a bit to grow on me, but I overall enjoyed the album
Fairport Convention
3/5
sounded much better than other 60's albums sounds, decent listen, decent folk album
Portishead
3/5
not my style but ok listen
Kings of Leon
3/5
I like some of the later stuff, even revisit it from time to time, this...I won't
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Not a bad listen, but I did almost fall asleep. Better than I thought
Fatboy Slim
3/5
just a fun listen to groove to while working
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
enjoyed it much more than dont stand me down, no nonsense talking over the tracks, most were fun listens and catch, and good ol eileen brought it home
Billy Joel
4/5
yeah it's billy joel, yeah it was a pretty good listen top to bottom with some huge hits in there as well, not really my style but gotta appreciate it
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
3/5
It was fine, but there really isn't 1000 better?
Keith Jarrett
4/5
At first I thought it was nice background music with a nice story, but I really enjoyed it more the longer it went on, fantastic listen
Spiritualized
3/5
Was interesting ethereal, haunting, and kinda disjointed, random, chaotic, all things I kinda dig, but I couldn't fully get into. Love a good 17 minute long song though
Pink Floyd
5/5
Can't get enough
Screaming Trees
4/5
Definitely sounded like 90's grunge, I was really into the music, the vocals lacked the energy I'm really into, but a surprisingly nice listen, never listened to screaming trees before.
The Young Rascals
2/5
Groovin' was fine, but just sounds like 60's pop
Judas Priest
3/5
Pretty solid, liked the hits, like the energy in painkiller more
Joan Baez
2/5
Her voice is pretty good, the vibrato was getting to me a bit though, too old of folk for me
Yes
3/5
Liked it a lot more than I thought I would, some decent prog rock in there but a lot of forgettable stuff in here as well,
Happy Mondays
2/5
bummer man
Prince
5/5
Top to bottom it's oozing with energy / power / sex / fun, every note brought something, even as corny and 80's as it sounds, its got funk, soul, great guitar, great album
Supergrass
3/5
At first I was like oh great more 80's brit pop rock, but they had quite a few different sounds going for them on top of that, decent listen but I won't revisit it
Caetano Veloso
3/5
For '68 sounded pretty good, smooth easy listening, some catchy vibes, not bad, wish I knew more
Pixies
3/5
Only knew 1 Pixies song before this so didn't know what to expect, it was an interesting listen for sure. I'm new to the quiet/loud dynamic, it was interesting not in a bad or good way, music was tight and interesting and definitely set up the 90's sound. Overall enjoyed the listen but not my tops
2/5
I guess I just don't like noise rock
The 13th Floor Elevators
3/5
The jug was certainly something, I appreciated it actually sounded psychedelic separating itself from the rest of the 60's generic rock I really don't like. Still so 60's though, and the jug, mostly appreciate it for being the beginnings of psychedelia, not so much for listening these days
Sex Pistols
4/5
3 for the music 4 for the influence
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
Far more varied than I thought, some good easy listening with a few tracks really catching me off guard for who I thought they were (I didn't know anything)
Cypress Hill
3/5
Reminded me of A Tribe Called Quests simple beats that were catchy and great for rapping over, but was a departure as it seemed like an intro to gangsta rap as well, interesting period of time and listen for sure, appreciated it, not my fav.
Paul McCartney and Wings
3/5
I liked the title track from it's fame, the rest, well it sounded good, chill nice composition, but I just found it boring.
OutKast
3/5
Wildly ambitious double album, Appreciated the differences between each member, everything sounded pretty good with a few hits in there, I just got tired of it all by the end
Patti Smith
3/5
Sounded pretty unique for it's time, Gloria was the star by far, the rest wasn't bad, more appreciated it for what it is than liked listening to it.
The Band
4/5
top to bottom really solid with some different sounds in there as well. Glad to hear something out of the 60's that doesn't sound like everything else, good chill listening
Scissor Sisters
3/5
A fun, quirky, decent listen top to bottom, it just didn't actually make me want to dance
The Stone Roses
3/5
Sounded good all the way through, a few interesting bits of guitar here and there, just not enough energy for me, enjoyed the listen though
Arcade Fire
3/5
Well made, unique sounding all the way through. Respect the album, enjoyed some bits, but not my jam
Morrissey
3/5
Was fine
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Yeah it's a run on album but I'll be damned if it wasn't a foot tappin', finger snappin' great 45 minutes. Incredible for almost 70 years old.
Deep Purple
4/5
Half of it was awesome, other half was solid, really good for 1970, fun listen
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
Really high energy show, fun to listen to, wish the quality was better and he wasn't a piece of shit
Os Mutantes
4/5
Is it going on my playlist, probably not, but it was a helluva ride!
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Nice variety of Neil in one place, good listen, good length before the sound wears me down
Willie Nelson
3/5
Great easy listen, I just fell asleep twice trying to get through
Dolly Parton
3/5
Classic Dolly listen, quite the variety of subjects, good songwriting, music sounded good, just not my jam
King Crimson
4/5
Fantastic, caught me by surprise having only known 21st century prior to my listen, loved it, but the bits(you know the bits) kinda sucked the air out a little too much for a full 5
Venom
3/5
It's decent, wasn't great, felt the influence on others though for sure
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
It was good but nothing stood out too much on first listen
MC Solaar
3/5
Really enjoyed the sounds for not understanding a word, gotta respect the skill, good rapping, good variety, good listen
Blur
3/5
Yeah I dunno, its Blur again, Song 2 the obvious hit since we've all heard it a million times, I liked beetlebum alright, maybe better than parklife, but the rest just confirmed I don't like blur too much
Wu-Tang Clan
4/5
Really liked the lo-fi ness of the music highlighting the lyrics that were smart, sharp, aggressive, really brought the energy. Great listen
The Auteurs
3/5
yeah more brit pop, it's....fine...I just don't want anymore
The Who
3/5
Liked the concept and cohesiveness, liked the music more than my generation, but it's still the who, who i am moderately lukewarm on, still
Bert Jansch
3/5
Good listen, but ultimately I'll probably forget about it as time goes on
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Quite the eclectic sounds, synth, slide guitar sounding synth, xylophone, just none of it enjoyable it's so bland, I can't get over that to give the monotone lyrics the time of day. Leonard ain't for me so far
The Shamen
2/5
maybe set the 90's up, but rather dull these days
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Great listen even without the hits
The Libertines
3/5
fine but forgettable
Red Snapper
2/5
I mean it's chill and you just kind of zone out,, but I feel like I've heard plenty of these types
Jorge Ben Jor
3/5
A lot of fun to listen to, tons of energy, good variety, language barrier be damned it was a great listen
Emmylou Harris
3/5
A Good ol classic country album, sounded really good
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
Thought the first mega track had some really good interesting parts, but some other parts, and the rest of the album for that matter didn't resonate with me
Moby Grape
3/5
Enjoyed the energy they brought, some good lead action, too bad quality is so bad, decent listen though, liked it more than what I have in my mind of coming out of the 60's
The Temptations
3/5
Good soul, good funk, good beats, a good listen, surprised me
Kraftwerk
2/5
Maybe foundational, Maybe transformative, I wasn't interested
Primal Scream
3/5
sounded like the 90's
Radiohead
4/5
really enjoyed most of the stuff here, a few fillers to me bring it down a notch
Gillian Welch
3/5
It's...an album....sounds fine just didn't match my energy
The Youngbloods
3/5
Quite interesting, but not quite memorable
3/5
Better than I thought for 60's, good precursor to punk, but eh, moving on
Johnny Cash
3/5
Not really sure which way to go here, I think the concept is good, seems like cash in his prime yelling for a glass of water, easy to see his appeal, and this albums place in history. But musically, it was rough for me, Him and june did not sound good and the music is very simple, but catchy.
Cocteau Twins
3/5
was fine and chill but I'll forget about it by the end of the day
Mudhoney
3/5
Pretty good early grunge paving the way for the rest, didn't hear any hits, but enjoyed it
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
Can see how it set the stage for so many, enjoyed quite a few of the hits, but the second half was too much of a 50's love song snoozefest for me
The Prodigy
3/5
A good listen, lots of energy, some unique sounds even though most everything sounds the same. Starting to feel dated
Grateful Dead
3/5
feedback woof, the rest is decent, my bias towards what they inspired and bands i do follow that cover the dead hit them with the 3
The Beach Boys
2/5
I can see how the beach boys sound good enough for someone to like them, but alas I do not
Franz Ferdinand
4/5
Solid all the way through and holds up quite nicely 20 years later.
Arcade Fire
3/5
Decent not really my jam though
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
Fun listen while working
Metallica
5/5
Masterpiece
Japan
3/5
eh
3/5
Quite dated but decent voice and tunes
White Denim
3/5
decent listen, could consider revisiting but not at top of my list
De La Soul
3/5
Fun, goofy listen
Randy Newman
3/5
Good stuff here, the family guy skit ruined me though
The Clash
4/5
Only knew the big hits, the rest was not what I was expecting at all, but reading about it and listening through it, their transformation and growth really shines here. Not the most energetic listen, but good stuff all the way through
Green Day
4/5
Really marked a formative period of time for me, holds up for the most part
Bad Brains
3/5
Way more interesting than I thought based on apple listing them as alternative
Drive-By Truckers
3/5
Too few great moments, but when it was good it was good
Sigur Rós
4/5
Really good listen
Lou Reed
3/5
I'm in the 3 camp, it was decent, just not on my playlist
The Byrds
3/5
Some more interesting bits than I thought there would be, however, just that 60's sound that I don't really like
Solomon Burke
3/5
Great voice, easy listening
Elvis Presley
3/5
Wasn't bad, wasn't great, but it sure was a long half hour
Led Zeppelin
5/5
yep it's great
Sheryl Crow
3/5
good voice good sound, just not my jam
M.I.A.
2/5
unique, well made, interesting, I just didn't enjoy any of it
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Love the big hits, some other decent ones, the rest kinda just blended in with my work day
Steely Dan
3/5
Some decent guitar work throughout, filled with some whatever
Robert Wyatt
2/5
There were a few moments that kept it from a 1, but that was about it for me
Beck
3/5
some decent stuff, mostly beck
Silver Jews
3/5
Was ok but I won’t remember it
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
3/5
Liked the beats, the rhythm, the message, little too over the top and repetitive, but good listen
The Byrds
3/5
It was fine, slightly different enough from trying to be like the beatles for the 3
DJ Shadow
2/5
Mad respect for the work that went into it an the obvious influences the work had, but I just didn't like listening to it
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
3/5
I always love some good guitar riffs, but there wasn't much else here
Wilco
2/5
I guess it'd put me to sleep
David Bowie
2/5
I dunno, I think I'm learning I don't really like Bowie's music
Brian Eno
2/5
Just another random collection of noise
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Didn't know what to expect especially after the first praise song, but man this was solid all the way through, o children gave me chills which took it straight to a four, probably worth another listen and could go higher
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
hits were still good, decent variety, pretty good sound, little long, alright listen
Neil Young
3/5
Maybe Neil is wearing on me, maybe I'm just tired today
Jane's Addiction
3/5
pretty decent
Kanye West
3/5
I dunno, It's produced amazingly and sounds great, something about his vocals just doesn't do it for me though, not even counting who he is now, but it is a good album. Well put together a lot of uniqueness while maintaining cohesion.
The Cure
3/5
Hmm fantastically produced, wonderfully melodic and almost morose, quite a few great songs, but I got kinda bored and tired of most of the rest. Strong 3.5
David Crosby
3/5
certainly was unique, but a decent listen
Badly Drawn Boy
3/5
some good sounds here, one great guitar bit, but largely forgetable
Steely Dan
3/5
It was fine
Willie Nelson
3/5
Nice easy listening willie
Bob Dylan
4/5
It's Dylan, great song writing, music, but his intonations and voice hold it back from a 5 for me
Ute Lemper
3/5
What a trip, musically sounds good, her voice is good, his eh, lyrically insane
Electric Light Orchestra
3/5
You know it was ok, but I'm not going to remember a single song off it
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Decent listen but didn't grab me
Iggy Pop
3/5
Certainly was unique, not really my jam
Various Artists
3/5
It sounds like classic christmas music, which I guess is what spector did, was make this The classic sound, which has some merit to it, but murder yeah. I still haven't figured if I'm rating solely on music / influence. or everything....
Beatles
4/5
Don't get me wrong, there is quite a lot of great things here, and some even better than the rest, but also some real strange things, yes very beatles, but just left me thinking this album wouldn't be missing anything if a few songs weren't on it.
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
Was a trip for sure, didn't like the first few but as it went on the story presented itself beautifully. Really piqued my interest, and even went back for some more, and stuck with me the next day pondering the album some more
Cornershop
3/5
got a little out there towards the end, the hit was great, the rest was ok
Hole
3/5
Pretty decent, good 90's stuff here
Mike Oldfield
3/5
The history and time it was made helps? in my mind, but wow that was a wild trip
Elton John
4/5
It's elton he's awesome, some great stuff here just a few songs I didn't need
Ash
3/5
decent, pretty forgettable, but enjoyed the last track, good note to end on
Paul Simon
3/5
Production was great, but I won't remember a thing other than cars are cars and that's probably not the takeaway
Isaac Hayes
4/5
Other than the intro to phoenix, some great stuff here
Lupe Fiasco
3/5
Was pretty good only previously knowing a song or two of his, outro woof, might need to give him more time rating could go up
Billy Bragg
3/5
It was fine
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
3/5
Was a fun listen, will I listen to more, or explore more, unclear
The Band
3/5
Didn't like as much as big pink ,but it was decently alright, cripple creek great
Stereolab
3/5
It was fine to have on in the background
Simple Minds
3/5
I accidentally listened to it twice and still can't remember a thing about it
The Verve
3/5
Pretty decent with a few better than the rest
The Waterboys
3/5
It was fine but really drug on
SZA
3/5
Really didn't know any SZA songs before this, was better than I thought
Bonnie Raitt
3/5
Was fine, already forgot about it
Joan Armatrading
3/5
Never heard of her, but interesting unique voice, decent album, caught myself bopping along a bit
Moby
4/5
Huge reminder of a simpler time in my life, some absolute hits I still really enjoyed, while still chilling and grooving to the rest, even went into the B side and kept on enjoying
Solange
3/5
Liked the production and message
Motörhead
3/5
Good rock, terrible lyrics, decent sound, 100% lemmy, more fun on guitar hero
Never heard of em idk why but was a pleasant surprise, solid 3.5 from me will round up from from the joy i didn't think an unknown would get me
Public Enemy
3/5
Lyrically and energy wise rock solid, musically I was over it by the end
Ray Charles
3/5
Really nice listen, probably missing a lot of time / cultural context as to his genius, but for 70 year old tunes they hold up nicely
Cee Lo Green
3/5
It was fine but nothing stood out
Richard Thompson
3/5
Pretty good album, first half much better, but nice listen
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Only knew sympathy off this one going in but was pleasantly surprised by the exploration by the stones here, all sounded really nice and unique for the times
The Flaming Lips
2/5
I wanted to give it a 3 because it's ok like most things I've heard so far, but it just grated on me after an hour
Pantera
3/5
Maybe the most aptly named album thus far. I liked that vulgarity and power, but was missing cowboys the whole time, solid for the genre
Rufus Wainwright
2/5
I see two I give two, it was fine but made me want it to be over sooner than it was
Cocteau Twins
3/5
It was fine but I'm not going to remember it
Bob Dylan
4/5
Still Dylan's voice but you can't deny the songs are great, loved the split album too
Sebadoh
3/5
some good some bad some wild it had it all
The Who
3/5
I guess it was ok because it was a short best of
Kid Rock
1/5
I thought nostalgia for the few hits might carry this a bit, but even the hits were better in the past. Sounded like he so desperately wanted to be cool by being edgy. As the kids that was cringe
Thin Lizzy
3/5
Well at least the live albums are mostly best of's, so I got to hear most of the thin lizzy stuff I like, 1 or 2 new songs that were nice
PJ Harvey
3/5
Reading about it was more interesting than listening to it
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Solid reggae
Dinosaur Jr.
3/5
Well that was wild, interesting, bad, good, wild
Klaxons
3/5
Totally 2000's alt rock, fine, but moving on
Neil Young
4/5
Jane's Addiction
3/5
CHVRCHES
4/5
Had my doubts going in but was pleasantly surprised, didn't notice i had the remaster on so I though it was from 23 and I was like oh it kinda tracks with some other stuff I listen too like The Midnight, but oops, it was the 10 year remaster, really cool to learn that this maybe helped set the stage a bit, good listen overall as well
Harry Nilsson
3/5
oh that's who that is
Johnny Cash
3/5
I mean it was just live at folsom, I dunno which one was first
Orbital
3/5
Some nice melodies here, lot of boring repetition that a lot in the genre suffer from, halcyon was nice, idk 2.5ish round up
Tortoise
3/5
Caught my ear as a nice background to work, looking forward to another though, 3.5 rounding down with promise of looking forward to more
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
A lot of good stuff here, it does fade as it goes on but still quite enjoyable, really want to give a 4 for how much I enjoyed half of the album...we'll see
Q-Tip
3/5
Todd Rundgren
3/5
That was a trip
Pavement
3/5
Nas
4/5
Earth, Wind & Fire
4/5
The Beach Boys
3/5
Was better than the other beach boys I've had so far, but yea a 3
The Velvet Underground
3/5
I found some pieces interesting, some boring
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Syd Barrett
3/5
The Allman Brothers Band
4/5
Well live albums are just greatest hits which seem like they don't even belong here, however with a jam band like this you need to hear them live, great fusion blues country rock that is CLEAN for live, some great guitar here, also a little meandering that kinda drug it down for me
Pixies
3/5
Peter Tosh
3/5
Parliament
4/5
King Crimson
3/5
Some really good and interesting, some not so much
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
3/5
CHIC
3/5
Dire Straits
3/5
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Slipknot
3/5
The Killers
5/5
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
3/5
Paul Simon
3/5
John Lennon
3/5
Missy Elliott
3/5
Miles Davis
5/5
Dr. Dre
3/5
T. Rex
3/5
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
When you know over half the lyrics by heart without realizing they were from one album you can't deny the juggernaut this album is
The White Stripes
3/5
Kanye West
3/5
Elliott Smith
3/5
Songhoy Blues
4/5
Morrissey
3/5
Massive Attack
3/5
The War On Drugs
3/5
The Cure
3/5
The Coral
3/5
I enjoyed it, unique fun sounding, but top 1001, woof
Michael Jackson
4/5
Nina Simone
3/5
Gil Scott-Heron
3/5
Little Simz
3/5
Pet Shop Boys
3/5