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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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White Ladder
David Gray
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5 | 3.06 | +1.94 |
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Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
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5 | 3.07 | +1.93 |
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Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
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5 | 3.29 | +1.71 |
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
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5 | 3.31 | +1.69 |
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Siembra
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
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5 | 3.32 | +1.68 |
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Play
Moby
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5 | 3.45 | +1.55 |
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The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
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5 | 3.47 | +1.53 |
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Welcome to the Afterfuture
Mike Ladd
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4 | 2.57 | +1.43 |
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Duck Rock
Malcolm McLaren
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4 | 2.64 | +1.36 |
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
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5 | 3.76 | +1.24 |
You Love Less Than Most
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Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
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1 | 3.64 | -2.64 |
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The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
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1 | 3.61 | -2.61 |
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
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1 | 3.48 | -2.48 |
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Tidal
Fiona Apple
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1 | 3.46 | -2.46 |
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The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
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1 | 3.4 | -2.4 |
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B-52's
The B-52's
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1 | 3.3 | -2.3 |
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
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2 | 4.25 | -2.25 |
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Dry
PJ Harvey
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1 | 3.23 | -2.23 |
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Pink Flag
Wire
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1 | 3.21 | -2.21 |
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Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
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1 | 3.18 | -2.18 |
5-Star Albums (13)
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The Prodigy · 4 likes
5/5
10/10 - what an album, signature prodigy electronic sound with rave elements. so many good songs on this.
Criminal that this has an average rating of 3... too many boomers here
Björk · 1 likes
1/5
3/10 - hmm, I think Bjork's high toned vocals are pretty overdone
Yeah Yeah Yeahs · 1 likes
3/5
6/10 - some good songs on this, but I always have this issue with this lead singer's voice, 3 or 4 songs max and it gets annoying
Tina Turner · 1 likes
3/5
6/10 - proper 80s pop here
1-Star Albums (31)
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Dolly Parton
3/5
Good intro to dolly parton, a bit too country old school for me but good background music 5/10
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
nice easy listening, highlights: cecilia and el condor pasa. 6/10
Massive Attack
4/5
90s massive beats, classic album with nostalgia, solid 8/10
Radiohead
3/5
A bit too depressing but is a widely well regarded album and a pioneer in the indie rock space, 6/10
Janelle Monáe
4/5
Pretty cool mix of sounds, funk, classic, hip-hop 7/10
Beatles
2/5
Not my style, a bit too boring and overrated 3/10
Eminem
5/5
One of the best rap albums out there, Eminem is so good, 9/10, a lot of nostalgia with this one
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
3/5
a bit too downbeat but not bad 5/10
Minor Threat
1/5
absolutely terrible album, it may have been a trailblazer in the punk space but what a horrendous listen, 0/10
Parliament
3/5
Funk, good beats 7/10
Simple Minds
4/5
Much more like it, 8/10, some good 80s pop rock
2/5
too hippy for me, 4/10
Gary Numan
3/5
pioneering synth, some epic tunes which have been remastered into other songs 7/10
Creedence Clearwater Revival
2/5
too 60s for me, moving into more 70s rock but still too country/60s, 4/10
Silver Jews
2/5
boring generic soft rock 3/10
The Go-Betweens
3/5
nothing to write home about, 5/10
Leonard Cohen
4/5
very good, 7/10, pretty chilled but lovefelt album
Skunk Anansie
3/5
5/10, not bad, some good songs, not as heavy as I thought it would be which is a good thing
Black Sabbath
2/5
overrated, 4/10, I get that it was a pioneering moment but not my jam
Shack
3/5
good indie rock 6/10
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
it's ok, a bit generic 70s/80s slow rock, typical fleetwood mac 6/10
David Gray
5/5
10/10, pure nostalgia, such incredible songs such as Babylon, please forgive me, sail away, say hello wave goodbye etc etc. Late 90s at the peak of British culture, such an influential album in my teenage years. Also very well produced and a must on an audiophile's playlist.
k.d. lang
1/5
2/10 - a middle class hotel lobby which is acting more expensive than it is
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
6/10 - a couple of big songs, I've seen them live a couple of times but I don't know... are they slightly overrated?
Joe Ely
1/5
2/10 - a country crossover with Elvis, bad
Wire
1/5
2/10 - understand they are pioneers but damn I hate punk
Metallica
3/5
5/10 - not bad, thought it would be harder but I like the long riffs mixed with the orchestra
The Band
3/5
5/10 - nice relaxing pop rock from the 60s, I shall be released a particular highlight
Jamiroquai
4/5
8/10 great first album, good lyrics mixed with funk/jazz/pop
PJ Harvey
1/5
2/10 note I listened to the demos version as the original wasn't available on spotify or youtube music. Did not enjoy, all the songs are the same and just meld into one sameyness. Very boring and didn't find the artist's voice anything special
Deep Purple
4/5
7/10 - I like it, very Led Zeppelinesque, the recording on the alst track can be improved when messing around with Stereo, it's like they got carried away with the new tech and just started messing around with it
Bob Dylan
2/5
4/10 - he's a lyrical genius but the music is just boring
Adam & The Ants
2/5
5/10 - pretty decent, not hardcore punk, some good rock songs
Billy Bragg
3/5
6/10 - not bad, good lyrics, but gets a bit samesy
ZZ Top
2/5
4/10 very generic early rock, can see kings of leon being influenced by ZZ Top but nothing to write home about
2/5
3/10 album is 10 songs too long, really stretching recording on a CD, it's good for 3/4 songs and then it drags with the same britpop style, second disc is arguably better with its variety
Joni Mitchell
2/5
4/10 - nice easy going music, not offensive or exceptional either
Van Halen
3/5
6/10 - approachable rock, not too hard but some good riffs, didnt realise "you really got me" is from Van Halen
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
6/10 - nice easy listening, classic belle & sebastian vocals and sounds
Mudhoney
1/5
3/10 - nothing memorable, not quite hardcore punk but no rock song stands out
Malcolm McLaren
4/5
8/10 - very refreshing! latin, afro, hipo hop beats, very surprised this is from the 80s!
Paul Simon
3/5
6/10 - a nice change of pace, pop/folky, would never had thought that it's the Simon in Simon & Garfunkel, but the recording is poor and cheap unfortunately
Jack White
2/5
5/10 - not a very modern album, I've heard it before, but not bad either
Nitin Sawhney
1/5
2/10- as I said to my wife, this is massive attack from temu, obsessed with India's nuclear programme and some ok vocals although the English singing is so generic from its period
Alanis Morissette
3/5
6/10 - some memorable songs, also a lot of nostalgia for my wife so it was a great conversation around this album, put a smile on my face
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
3/5
6/10 - nice soft blues rock, good instrumentals and easy listening
Hugh Masekela
4/5
7/10 - Good jazz, some notes african music in there too, all in all, very pleasant music
Dusty Springfield
2/5
5/10 - ok, hotel music, inoffensive
The Temptations
3/5
7/10 - great funk music, nice to have playing in the background
Paul Simon
3/5
7/10 - I'm quietly impressed by Paul Simon, my second album I've listened of his and I like his experimental approach with rock and pop
Elliott Smith
2/5
3/10 - boring whiny indie rock
Blur
3/5
7/10 - very good britpop, song 2 being the obvious highlight
Ryan Adams
3/5
6/10 - country mixed with indie rock, good vocals, and some catchy tunes. But too long of an album
Solange
3/5
6/10 - chilled RnB, but no real standout
The Flaming Lips
3/5
6/10 - traditional flaming lips sound, good for having in the background if you dont want hard rock
Kanye West
4/5
8/10 - terrible human but great album
Madness
2/5
4/10 - ska just isn't for me
Fugees
4/5
8/10 - classic 90s hiphop, Lauryn Hill is a gem, some big tunes on this: killing me softly, fugeela, ready or not
Fela Kuti
4/5
8/10 - amazing African Jazz, I can see how this genre influenced salsa so much, not only is the music good but the vocals are filled with passion
The Smashing Pumpkins
2/5
5/10 - typical mid 90s american indie rock, ok but 15 tracks too long, issue with bands realising CDs can be rammed with music
Dennis Wilson
2/5
5/10 - ok but waaaay too long, some decent songs but it draaags at times
Goldfrapp
2/5
5/10 - disappointed because I expected more, the initial song is a classic but then it is a bit boring, there are no other standout songs
AC/DC
3/5
6/10 - classic album, just gets to a point where it begins to sound the same to me
Paul Revere & The Raiders
2/5
5/10 - it's alright, a Beatles like sound but more american
The Psychedelic Furs
2/5
4/10 - a bit meh, pleasant in the background but nothing to write home about
Creedence Clearwater Revival
2/5
4/10 - I don't know, just seems overrated, one song had over a billion listens! but nothing special at all, just ok
2Pac
3/5
7/10 - very 90s hiphop with good ol 2Pac, some lyrical genius in the songs, I enjoyed it
Antony and the Johnsons
3/5
6/10 - I didn't realise the main singer is a lady, what a voice! And I actually have this album... highlight is "Fistful of Love", amazing track
The Associates
2/5
5/10 - the soundscapes are good but there isn't really one stand out track
MGMT
4/5
8/10 - this would be a complete album with only time to pretend, kids and electric feel
Kate Bush
4/5
8/10 - an amazing album, everyone will know at least one song on this album, Hounds of Love is a particular fave
Bebel Gilberto
3/5
7/10 - Bossa nova, great change up, very relaxing
Earth, Wind & Fire
2/5
5/10 - it's alright, a bit too low key romantic disco, I wish it went full on proper disco instead
Tim Buckley
1/5
2/10 - very boring, can't remember one song
The Kinks
1/5
2/10 - too hippy for me, I think this style of music is just not for me
The Rolling Stones
3/5
6/10 - nice blues rock, not what I thought the rolling stones was. But it is a few songs too long
The Mamas & The Papas
2/5
4/10 - not unpleasant, a bit boring though but very west coast sound
Love
2/5
4/10 - folksy relaxing pop rock, ok but nothing notable
The Divine Comedy
3/5
6/10 - some great funny lyrics on this, with "if..." With his lover as a horse he would be happy to clean the crap out of the stable, gave me and the wife a chuckle
Radiohead
2/5
5/10 - some good initial songs and then it starts to draw itself out and becomes whiny
fIREHOSE
2/5
4/10 - nothing memorable, just ok, but not hardcore punk as I expected
Pearl Jam
4/5
8/10 - now this is a good album, a distinct signature, good rhythms, some very good songs
Billy Joel
4/5
8/10 - great album, had the lyrics, rhythms and Billy has a great voice
George Harrison
3/5
6/10 - very beatlesey which isnt a surprise, if you like that sound you will like this
Beastie Boys
4/5
8/10 - awesome rock hip hop
Gene Clark
2/5
4/10 - very meh but inoffensive
Fiona Apple
1/5
2/10 -boooooring, literally what you would imagine a generic piano singer in a hotel lobby
Eurythmics
3/5
6/10 - 80s electronic pop, particular fave is Jennifer
Mike Ladd
4/5
8/10 this was cool, a surprising album and criminal it doesn't have more listens and a higher rating whereas the next generic rock album on the list has 3.5+
Cocteau Twins
3/5
6/10 - a very distinct sound, Lorelei is a an amazing tune
Nirvana
5/5
10/10 - it's Nevermind by Nirvana,
Sheryl Crow
3/5
6/10 - some good 90s country pop
Elvis Presley
1/5
2/10 - boring honky tonk music, every song the same as the others, honestly never understood the hype or obsession with Elvis
Johnny Cash
3/5
6/10 - I'm a big fan of Johnny Cash but this came across as very depressing, Hurt is a great song though
Randy Newman
2/5
4/10 - to be honest, don't remember anything from this album but inoffensive
Peter Tosh
3/5
7/10 - reggae to change things up, isn't the best I've heard but still good
The Prodigy
5/5
10/10 - what an album, signature prodigy electronic sound with rave elements. so many good songs on this.
Criminal that this has an average rating of 3... too many boomers here
Tracy Chapman
3/5
6/10 - I mean it's nice but apart from Fast Cars, there is nothing really notable
Joni Mitchell
2/5
5/10 - nice easy listening, you know what you're getting with Joni Mitchell
Faust
1/5
3/10 - I mean it's ok, long depressing riffs but it drags, it also put my wife in a bad mood so there's that
The Flaming Lips
4/5
8/10 - very strong album, I remember listening to this when it came out and trying to get my school friends to listen but no one was interested. But it's a welcome change from the rock/indie/alternative scene from when it came out. Has to be appreciated on a good sound system. Fave highlight is "Ego Tripping at the gates of hell"
Ryan Adams
2/5
5/10 - better than his Gold album but isn't special enough to get over the artist's shortcomings as a person
Frank Zappa
2/5
4/10 - it's alright, reminds me of typical 60/70s hippy guitar band, heard his name but first time listening to him, always thought he was a caricature of the era
Eminem
4/5
8/10 - maybe too many skits but a snapshot of a better rap/hip hop scene, Eminem is a lyrical genius
Crosby, Stills & Nash
1/5
2/10 - this is a generic 60s album
Carole King
3/5
6/10 - I can imagine this being perfect ironing music for folk who grew up in the times
Soft Machine
1/5
2/10 - I get it, but it's not good, I can just imagine a bunch of stoners in the 70s listening to this
Cream
2/5
4/10 - it's alright, all the songs end up blending into one same sound
Fatboy Slim
4/5
8/10 - great first album from Fatboy Slim, I'm gonna be honest and say I've never heard any of these songs before but I'm all for it
Bon Jovi
5/5
10/10 - some absolute university bangers on here, also perfect length of an album, nothing exaggerated
Van Morrison
3/5
6/10 - relaxing jazz pop rock
Nirvana
4/5
8/10 - solid live album, watched the live performance as well as listened, great seeing a young Dave Grohl and Kurt Cobain, and the whole group interacting with the crowd
Aphex Twin
3/5
6/10 - electronic music for background activities, would also be a good gaming soundtrack
Deerhunter
2/5
5/10 - I thought it would be a bit more experimental but I can't really recall much, the first song is interesting but the album is kind of meh
David Bowie
3/5
7/10 - Classic David Bowie
Small Faces
2/5
4/10 - another typical 60s album, nothing to write home about, the short skits in between some of the songs are interesting though
Youssou N'Dour
3/5
7/10 - some good African music, lovely to have on in the house
Incredible Bongo Band
3/5
6/10 - good bongos, some epic riffs, but a bit too long
Thelonious Monk
3/5
7/10 - pretty cool jazz
Doves
3/5
7/10 - strong indie music
Boards of Canada
3/5
6/10 - I can see it being big during its day but nothing really stands out, good background music
Talking Heads
3/5
6/10 - a very Talking Heads sound, pioneers of the franz ferdinand/scissor sisters type sound
The Avalanches
3/5
6/10 - decent album but too long, good to hear more electronic/dance music
Jeff Buckley
3/5
7/10 - obviously Hallelujah is the big one but dare I say this is better than his Dad's album; also bonus points for being a fan of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Lou Reed
2/5
5/10 - I mean it's alright, it's more about the lyrics rather than the music itself
Air
4/5
8/10 - amazing relaxed French electro synth, some classics on this
Big Star
1/5
2/10 - boring and unforgettable
The Thrills
3/5
7/10 - Some crackers on this album but the sound kind of drags towards the end. The first 3 songs are amazing though, end of High School memories
The Rolling Stones
3/5
6/10 - typical Rolling Stones sound
Thin Lizzy
3/5
6/10 - its good but drags towards the end, usually happens with a live album as a concert is as long as it wants to be
B.B. King
3/5
6/10 - jazz and blues, nice
Pixies
3/5
7/10 - this is pretty cool, a variety of songs, definitely will be listening to this again
Beatles
3/5
6/10 - probably the best Beatles album I've heard to date, still overrated if you ask me but I can see the appeal if you grew up to this
Joan Baez
1/5
1/10 - wow this is bad, religious ramblings for bible belt listeners. Should not be anywhere near this list
Van Morrison
4/5
8/10 - really enjoyed this, more so than Moondance
Arcade Fire
4/5
9/10 - stunning album, profound lyrics and vocals, adding that signature arcade fire harmonic sound, brilliant.
Sonic Youth
2/5
5/10 - not really my jam but I get it
Hüsker Dü
2/5
4/10 - more noise than quality
Brian Eno
2/5
4/10 - hmm disappointing, when I saw Brian Eno pop up I got excited but this is such a non-Brian Eno album... but have to give credit to him for evolving
Elton John
3/5
7/10 - my first full Elton John album, now I get it
The Beau Brummels
2/5
4/10 - not as generic as other 60s/70s albums, but still generic
Lupe Fiasco
4/5
8/10 - very good hip hop album, I should've given Lupe Fiasco a closer look in the past, his lyrics are much deeper than on the surface
Red Hot Chili Peppers
2/5
5/10 - it's the typical red hot chili peppers sound, always about knowing something... californication is the highlight obviously but way too long, could have been 12 songs instead of 18, their sound becomes grating after a while
Skepta
3/5
7/10 - some solid grime here, need more of this
Black Sabbath
3/5
6/10 - it's alright,. still an overrated band for me I didn't grow up with them
Death In Vegas
4/5
8/10 - good trip hip pop electronica, Dirge is class
R.E.M.
2/5
5/10 - it all melds into one track
Traffic
1/5
2/10 - another generic 60s/70s album which has somehow made the list
a-ha
4/5
8/10 - what a good 80s album, quintessential of the period
Violent Femmes
3/5
6/10 - sounds much more modern than 1983. quietly impressed but they start off with their best song which is hard to beat further into the album
Le Tigre
2/5
4/10 - kicks off with its best song and really downhill from there
Joni Mitchell
2/5
4/10 - A bit meh, not really different from her other albums, not sure we need so many Joni Mitchell albums on this list
Julian Cope
3/5
6/10 - pleasantly surprised, great to have in the background
Joy Division
3/5
6/10 - good 80s UK pop rock
Incubus
2/5
5/10 - kind of typical American rock from the 90s, can't say I'm enamoured
Tito Puente
3/5
6/10 - I love salsa and Tito is known for oye cómo va (which isn't on this), it's ok but more of an innovation of it's time rather than something you'd hear when you go dancing
The Who
2/5
5/10 - waaaaay too long of an album, kind of just melds into one song after another; luckily I didn't listen to the extended version, 3+hrs!
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
1/5
3/10 - cant remember one song from this album, pretty boring to be honest
LCD Soundsystem
4/5
8/10 - solid album, great sound and some bangers
Ray Charles
3/5
6/10 - It's Ray Charles, nice to have on in the background
Björk
2/5
4/10 - a bit disappointed, I expected more but this may just have been her earlier album
Rufus Wainwright
3/5
6/10 - nice chilled album but can become slightly grating towards the end
Todd Rundgren
2/5
5/10 - interesting album, a very trippy and psychedelic album
Judas Priest
2/5
5/10 - a bit generic rock
Drive-By Truckers
3/5
6/10 - honestly not bad, my 23m ill son feel asleep to this happily so gets a small bump
Tom Waits
2/5
4/10 - a gravelly blues soundtrack, not my jazz but I'm sure others will like it
New Order
3/5
7/10 - good 80s synthpoprock
The Isley Brothers
3/5
6/10 - good R&B soul, overkill with 4 different iterations of summer breeze and also the interview tracks at the end though
Ray Price
3/5
6/10 - very frank sinatraish sound, not bad
Miles Davis
3/5
7/10 - Good Jazz
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
2/5
4/10 - it's ok, nothing to write home about, only know the second song because of the office which is the highlight
Beach House
4/5
8/10 - I really liked this, soft indie synth pop
John Coltrane
4/5
8/10 - jazz, short and sweet
The Louvin Brothers
1/5
2/10 - real hillbilly stuff here, a stretch to be on this list
Bill Callahan
3/5
6/10 - not bad, not particularly memorable but good to have playing on the radio
Depeche Mode
3/5
6/10 - signature Depeche mode sound
Iggy Pop
4/5
8/10 - very good album, not overrated and deservedly on this list
Nick Drake
3/5
6/10 - took me by surprise, could have been released in the last 20yrs but from the 60s
The Who
1/5
3/10 - honestly overrated, could be another generic 70s album
Kanye West
5/5
10/10 - putting aside kanye's controversial side, an incredible album, maybe one too many slots but so many good songs
Sepultura
1/5
2/10 - waaaaay too heavy metal, like death metal, not for me
Tim Buckley
2/5
5/10 - better than his other album, a bit more upbeat
The Fall
3/5
6/10 - Thought this would be hardcore punk but a pleasant surprise
Leonard Cohen
2/5
4/10 - just super soft lyrically driven songs but no real tune grabs you
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
2/5
5/10 - typical early 80s rock
Muddy Waters
4/5
8/10 - very cool blues album, bangin
Led Zeppelin
5/5
10/10 - incredible album, babe I'm gonna leave you a particular highlight
Rufus Wainwright
2/5
4/10 - damn this is whiny, this guy takes whinging to a new level
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
4/10 - late 80s transition into indierock from a punk sound, not my thing
The Divine Comedy
2/5
5/10 - not objectively bad but can't remember any song, he is a good lyricist though
Radiohead
2/5
5/10 - honestly I think I just don't get Radiohead, another album I found meh
Moby Grape
1/5
2/10 - yaaaaawwwwnnn
Frank Sinatra
4/5
8/10 - it's Frank Sinatra, really nice to have in the background
The Beach Boys
2/5
5/10 - too 60s but some good songs
Gorillaz
4/5
8/10 - great debut album, strong indie rock urban beats
Queens Of The Stone Age
4/5
8/10 - surprisingly not as hard rock as I thought it would be, pretty progressive, much better than red hot chilli peppers or the likes
Sleater-Kinney
1/5
3/10 - Punk rock, not my thing
The Rolling Stones
2/5
5/10 - the distinctive rolling stones sound, it's alright
Baaba Maal
3/5
7/10 - now this is what we need more of, a bit long but amazing to have a coffee Sunday morning to
Motörhead
2/5
4/10 - similar to Metallica but not as good
Green Day
5/5
10/10 - now this is how you mix rock and political lyrics
David Bowie
4/5
8/10 - Low on lyrics but high on quality, really liked this
Björk
1/5
3/10 - hmm, I think Bjork's high toned vocals are pretty overdone
Fiona Apple
2/5
4/10 - not groundbreaking but harmless
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5/5
10/10 - a perfect, classic Reggae album. 99% of people will know at least one song from this album
Johnny Cash
5/5
10/10 - what an album, to have the courage to record in Folsom prison and with bangin lyrics, the bassist is so good on this. Shout out to Joaquin Phoenix for nailing the voice in walk the line too
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
4/5
8/10 - when I saw it was another 50s album, I thought it would be more hillbilly bible belt music but what a pleasant surprise, great jazz
The Cure
3/5
6/10 - soft rock a la the cure, not bad
The Yardbirds
2/5
5/10 - got a bit worried when I saw another 60s album from an obscure band but could have been worse!
Caetano Veloso
3/5
6/10 - nice 60s Bossa Nova
Eagles
3/5
6/10 - not a bad indie rock album, cold be from the 90s
CHIC
3/5
6/10 - good disco
Mudhoney
2/5
4/10 - a bit of a struggle to be honest, not too hardcore but boring
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
6/10 - some good songs on this, but I always have this issue with this lead singer's voice, 3 or 4 songs max and it gets annoying
Joan Armatrading
3/5
7/10 - good blues poppy rock, she has a great voice and it's not an exaggerated album
Deep Purple
3/5
7/10 - good rock, could have been from the late 80s
De La Soul
4/5
8/10 - now this is quintessential 80s hip hop, not offensive, just fun rhymes but still deep when it wants to be
Erykah Badu
3/5
6/10 - good but too laidback, would be a good album for freaky time
John Lennon
2/5
5/10 - it's alright, the Yopko song is hippy af; but imagine is great
Nico
1/5
2/10 - damn this is boring, a temu Joni Mitchell
The B-52's
1/5
2/10 - nah, nothing of note, boring and forgettable
Charles Mingus
3/5
7/10 - short but sweet jazz album
Bert Jansch
2/5
5/10 - a bit boring, harmless though
Boston
3/5
6/10 - not bad but opens up with its best song
The KLF
3/5
7/10 - very cool album, early 90s electronic
Adele
4/5
8/10 - great album, amazing vocals as expected, not too long so no fillers either
Primal Scream
3/5
7/10 - unorthodox indie rock, a welcome change
Tina Turner
3/5
6/10 - proper 80s pop here
Derek & The Dominos
3/5
6/10 - at first I thought it was a drag but it grows
AC/DC
4/5
8/10 - Absolute classic
Dinosaur Jr.
2/5
4/10 - pretty boring, all sounded the same
Nas
3/5
7/10 - the lyrics and rap are strong but the beat can become samey; but a classic album of the times
Sufjan Stevens
3/5
6/10 - quite an original album, soft indie rock with some orchestreal elements
Black Sabbath
3/5
6/10 - some good rock but nothing that I'd go crazy for
Sister Sledge
4/5
8/10 - best Disco album so far
Green Day
3/5
7/10 - not as good as American Idiot but still worth a listen
Queen
2/5
4/10 - pretty mediocre, no standout songs
Can
2/5
5/10 - not bad, some long songs with good riffs but some weird sh*t too
Merle Haggard
1/5
2/10 - a tough listen, real elvis hillbilly stuff
The xx
4/5
9/10 - The xx with banger after banger, one of the best intros on an album; also best song is Heart skipped a beat
Janis Joplin
3/5
6/10 - cry baby is a highlight, she has a great voice, also didn't realise that the Mercedes-Benz song is from her!
Super Furry Animals
2/5
4/10 - a bit too try hard
Ramones
2/5
4/10 - apart from the opening song, nothing of note to write home about
Raekwon
2/5
5/10 - it's ok, a bit too hardcore rap and long for me
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
6/10 - honestly not bad, late 80s synth pop/rock
David Bowie
2/5
5/10 - a bit too whiny for David Bowie but non-offensive
Meat Loaf
3/5
7/10 - Really liked this, long orchestral rock songs
Moby
5/5
10/10 - has so many bangers and hits, I'm seeing some complaints that the songs were overused on ads and the like but why is that a bad thing? Weird thing to complain about... Beats another generic 70s rock album on this list for sure
Mylo
3/5
7/10 - A strong electronic album, not too hardcore, remember clubbing to this back in the 2000s, can see a lot of complainers though, honestly we need more of this rather than another generic 70s album
3/5
7/10 - a nice mix of genre straddling discoish music; few songs but good length
Echo And The Bunnymen
2/5
5/10 - nice background music, something you would hear on Radio 2
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
4/5
8/10 - Unfortunately the full album wasn't available on Spotify or Youtube but the 4 songs I heard were definitely up there. The Message especially is a classic
Creedence Clearwater Revival
1/5
3/10 - how is this generic hilly billy music on this list? Can't believe this group has 3 albums here
Public Enemy
3/5
6/10 - some strong lyrics but the music just meddles into the same thing, could've used more variety
Happy Mondays
1/5
3/10 - don't recall one song, forgettable
Fela Kuti
4/5
8/10 - Zombie is an amazing song with a deeper meaning, reminds me of Rebelion by Joe Arroyo i.e. great music to dance to but profound meaning behind... the rest of the album is ok but I like how the tracks are few but long
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
5/5
10/10 - So glad to see some salsa on here, and what salsa, arguably two of the greatest of all time along with Hector Lavoe, Celia Cruz and Joe Arroyo. People still dance to this every weekend, so many good songs on this. I'm just sad I never got to see Willie Colon live, but Ruben Blades was incredible in concert
Rage Against The Machine
4/5
8/10 - it's Rage Against the Machine
Saint Etienne
3/5
7/10 - Enjoyable album, not all great tunes though and some weird stuff, but prefer the wacky riffs to a bland rock album any day
Rush
3/5
6/10 - very 80s rock, could be a soundtrack to an action film
Herbie Hancock
4/5
9/10 - yes give me more jazz please
Miles Davis
3/5
7/10 - some great jazz, simple with only two tracks
Dr. John
2/5
4/10 - not objectively bad, just slightly weird hippy rock from its time
Stan Getz
3/5
7/10 - this is a carribean hotel lobby/pool area. But can't deny it's a classic and recognisable anywhere
The Velvet Underground
1/5
3/10 - nah, overrated hippy rock
Animal Collective
2/5
4/10 - My Girls is the highlight but the rest is quite...noisy?
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
6/10 - some good guitar riffs and songs but too long
Sam Cooke
5/5
10/10 - listened to this twice in a row, my 2yr old was jamming, absolutely amazing, chain gang is a highlight
50 Cent
4/5
8/10 - classic hip hop album, grew up to this and brings back some great memories
The Saints
1/5
3/10 - painful, generic punk
OutKast
4/5
8/10 - some incredible songs on here which will go down in history as some of the best hip hop songs of all time i.e. BOB and Ms Jackson. But it also suffers from too many strange interludes as was the fashion of the time when it was released
Hole
2/5
4/10 - meh, opens with its best song and just the same song one after another from there on out
Underworld
3/5
6/10 - it's good but not Underworld's best