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Medúlla
Björk
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5 | 2.72 | +2.28 |
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Ray Of Light
Madonna
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5 | 2.99 | +2.01 |
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Liege And Lief
Fairport Convention
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5 | 3.1 | +1.9 |
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Dear Science
TV On The Radio
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5 | 3.16 | +1.84 |
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Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
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5 | 3.2 | +1.8 |
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Clandestino
Manu Chao
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5 | 3.22 | +1.78 |
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Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
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5 | 3.23 | +1.77 |
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Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
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5 | 3.23 | +1.77 |
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The Renaissance
Q-Tip
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5 | 3.24 | +1.76 |
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Melodrama
Lorde
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5 | 3.32 | +1.68 |
You Love Less Than Most
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
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1 | 3.28 | -2.28 |
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Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
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1 | 3.24 | -2.24 |
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Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
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1 | 3.16 | -2.16 |
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Kimono My House
Sparks
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1 | 3.06 | -2.06 |
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Hypnotised
The Undertones
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1 | 3.06 | -2.06 |
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Your Arsenal
Morrissey
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1 | 3.05 | -2.05 |
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Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
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1 | 3.02 | -2.02 |
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Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
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1 | 2.99 | -1.99 |
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Viva Hate
Morrissey
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1 | 2.96 | -1.96 |
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Black Monk Time
The Monks
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1 | 2.94 | -1.94 |
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Fiona Apple
5/5
26/1089
what an enigmatic way to start an album, love the vocal style and instrumentation. The dolphin-like vocals were a bit out of the blue but also weirdly really suited the song.
Shameika was very groovy and fun. Fetch The Bolt Cutters, Under The Table and Relay is a strong stretch of songs
The pacing is really good and interesting, it feels like she knows exactly when to change it up and how to change it up. Heavy Balloon really showcases this
Cosmonauts had me in awe, what a stunning song, simultaneously sweet and relaxed but with a build
I really really enjoyed this album and the way she plays with pacing and intensity, her voice is so rich and enthralling on top of some really full instrumentation.
faves: Cosmonauts, Heavy Balloon, Newspaper, Fetch The Bolt Cutters
least faves: Drumset, Rack of His, Shameika but they’re still good and will absolutely grow
5 stars for the second day in a row (93/100)
1 likes
Tori Amos
5/5
65/1089
read some reviews before listening describing this as Kate Bush/Alanis Morisette/Fiona Apple/Björk and i’m VERY happy that that was accurate, i thoroughly enjoyed listening to this one
I will ABSOLUTELY be checking out the Deluxe edition with so many extra tracks
92/100
faves: Tear in Your Hand, Little Earthquakes, Crucify, Mother
1 likes
Talvin Singh
4/5
130/1089
Based on title, cover, and artist name alone, i think this’ll be right up my street
and the first song alone is giving me exactly what i was expecting/hoping! the dramatic set of violins that come in at the 8 minute mark are stunning
Overall, i really enjoyed this album, I love this type of cusp-of-the-millennium, enlightened ethno-futuristic electronic music. The combination of traditional Indian elements with contemporary European dance music is so enchanting to me.
I can definitely see this becoming part of my background chill music rotation.
faves: Butterfly, Eclipse, Light, Traveller, Sutrix, Vikram the Vampire, OK
79/100
1 likes
Sepultura
2/5
152/1089
i’m just not a metal fan really in general and thrash metal is no more accessible…
That said i did enjoy some of the music, mainly bits with no vocals because the kind of vocal on this album just doesn’t resonate with me.
faves: Desperate Cry (scott burns mix + original), C.I.U.
47/100
1 likes
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Morrissey
3/5
this album has aged lmao
musically kinda okay classic moody boy britfolkpop but i never need to hear these songs again i fear
fave: First of the Gang to Die
least fave: I Have Forgiven Jesus
The Beach Boys
3/5
not my type of music but let’s see…
already know ‘wouldn’t it be nice’ ofc cute!
really enjoyed the interlude/instrumental track actually, sloop john b too lowkey
god only knows is a classic for a reason tbf
Ramones
2/5
Oh THAT’S the blitzkrieg bop lol hey ho lets go
not a huge fan of their style of vocals… some fun quick bops though
glad i listened but idk just really not for me
45/100
Fatboy Slim
4/5
some classic bangers on this one
some tracks do overstay their welcome (when streaming which isn’t their ideal/intended listening situation tbf)
Praise You is still amazing. Love Island is another fave
Black Sabbath
2/5
cool doomer vibe ig, title track was atmospheric. Like the parts with singing in The Wizard but not so much the harmonica sections.
Warning is my favourite i think
50/100
Led Zeppelin
4/5
yet another opening track i recognise from the first notes (but not the title)
Tangerine>>>>
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp is also great
really enjoyed listening to this actually! some nice blues-y rock, and the bits that didn’t stand out per se were still great bg listening
The Notorious B.I.G.
3/5
yet another iconic song that i was not ready to hear bc i never knew the name omg “i said a hip hop a hippy…”
maybe that was just a sample lol…
some cool flows and samples/interpolation, definitely feels like the blueprint for a lot of later hip hop
really like The What ft. Method Man and Juicy
Respect is good too
Album is dragging a little for me. usually i like longer songs/albums but i feel like i’m reaching my limit for one sitting/hip hop album
some VERY questionable (read: misogynistic) lyrics and some skits didn’t hit
Madonna
5/5
Album 8 of 1089 and i’ve found my first (previously unheard) 5⭐️ album 💖
this is such a bit of me, i already really liked the title track and Frozen.
it captures the essence of chill pop/electronica/trip hop that really resonates with me and i can hear the way it’s influenced later projects that i love. i added every song to my spotify which is a big feat for me.
i sometimes find Madonna’s voice a little off/it doesn’t always click but on this album it does
94/100
faves: Sky Fits Heaven, To Have and Not To Hold, Frozen
least faves: skin and candy perfume girl if i had to pick
The Who
2/5
not particularly my style, kinda annoying. Appreciate the concept though and am fully willing to concede that my lack of love for it is completely due to my taste and era rather than this album’s shortcomings
Tattoo was kinda alright actually
The radio concept is kinda saving it for me ngl, i love when albums have a thought out flow/story. i’d prefer the interludes/skits were separated from the regular songs though
i can see for miles is nice but REPETITIVE
“there goes mingy stingy” is a lyric 💀 that song went on for WAYYY too long
sunrise is nice and a massive tonal shift after silas stingy
not the Is**** song 💀
it feels like so many songs are extremely repetitive like just chants of the song title
25/100
i think my faves were Glow Girl, Melancholia and Tattoo
least faves were Silas Stingy and the Raels
Led Zeppelin
3/5
another album opener i didn’t know i’d know, it’s a classic tbf
not feeling this one as much as III the style of guitar doesn’t do a lot for me, it was pleasant background music and had some nice moments but i don’t care much for it either way
the plucky guitar in thank you is pretty good
3 stars or 66/100
faves Thank You and Bring it on home
least faves idk maybe Living Loving Maid but i don’t dislike any songs, just unenthused
Duke Ellington
3/5
11/1089
starting off with the star spangled banner… hmmmm
i’m not super against the talking/emceeing, it suits the cool and laid back vibe
the trumpet(?) is a bit too squeaky for my tastes but the rest of the music underneath is soothing
Pt. I - Festival Junction is a hit!
i can appreciate the quality and skill in the genre (and i’m enjoying it as background music) but i’m not sure i need to revisit
skin deep is another hit for me
3 stars or 51/100
even if it isn’t something i’ll listen to again i feel like it would be wrong of me to put it any lower because that mostly comes down to taste and to me 0-49 is negative, 50 neutral and 51+ positive. This doesn’t deserve a negative or neutral because i actually enjoyed having this on in the background it was undeniable quality, i just can’t give it much more simply because it’s not what i seek out
Skepta
4/5
12/1089
i’ve already heard a couple of Skepta’s songs (love the one that samples sophie ellis bextor)
maybe i like grime more than i thought??
Konnichiwa and Lyrics are great, Corn on the Curb too
It Ain’t Safe is the first kinda miss for me it’s too repetitive imo
Numbers is so catchy and so mid 2010s Pharrell
That’s Not Me is a hit and JME is once again a great featured artist
Konnichiwa, That’s Not Me and Numbers >>>
It Ain’t Safe <<<<
really enjoyed this listen and will probably return to a few tracks
4 stars or 78/100
Bonnie Raitt
3/5
“Scared to run out of time” Charli xcx sampled this?!?!
went into it thinking i wouldn’t recognise anything so imagine my surprise to immediately hear the original “scared to run out of time” sampled in Charli XCX ft Bon Iver
Nick Of Time was cuteee i enjoyed that, a great opener, love a chill fade out too
The album was a lot of similar sounding music and blended together so it didn’t feel groundbreaking but also was a nice vibe to have on. It felt like i was listening to the soundtrack of a classic 90s/00s romcom
some will argue this shouldn’t be here and in some ways i agree (it’s not necessarily innovative) however it’s a pretty great example of it’s genre/style and i’d personally keep it in over some artists that got like 3+ albums
fave: i loved Nick of Time (maybe partly bc i recognised a charli xcx sample lol)
least fave: can’t say i have one, there weren’t any duds imo, but the rest of the album did blend quite a bit
3 stars or 63/100
Alanis Morissette
5/5
14/1089
harmonica can be very hit or miss for me* but i’m enjoying this angsty start, i can already see how it’s influenced artists i love like Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo. Early Katy Perry too.
I definitely know the chorus of You Oughtta Know and parts of it sound similar to cadences in My Number One by Helena Paparizou
*it’s a hit on Hand In My Pocket
Lots of learning going on
Realising that Ironic is THAT song was a great feeling, what a smash hit
also liked Wake Up, it reminded me of Lamb (Gorecki specifically)
not sure the You Oughtta Know remix needed to be included
it’s dated 90s alt rock in the absolute best way, i love albums that capture a very specific moment in the culture
i’m thinking 82/100 with 5 stars because i had a great time and will definitely be going back to this
faves: Ironic, Wake Up, Right Through You and You Learn
least faves: Perfect, Mary Jane YOK remix
Otis Redding
3/5
15/1089
Ole Man Trouble was a great opener, Otis’ voice is beautiful. It has a very easy listening vibe to it.
It’s interesting hearing the original version of Respect (having not previously known about it) naturally his voice sounds amazing on it
Wow A Change Is Gonna Come got me teary, i’m not sure if i’ve heard this rendition before but it’s stunning.
I’ve Been Loving You Too Long was very passionate and a nice listen
his version of Satisfaction was a lot of fun and very energetic
You Don’t Miss Your Water was a perfect ending, a really beautiful relaxed way to top of the album
overall i really enjoyed listening to this. however, i find it hard to judge it knowing that the majority of these are covers and not original to Redding. That said, they were mostly really nice interpretations. I fully appreciate artists including covers and renditions of songs that are important to them/their record and these were very well incorporated, I just generally prefer original songs when i’m listening to the album of an artist who is new to me
faves: A Change Is Gonna Come, You Don’t Miss Your Water
least faves: Rock Me Baby, Wonderful World
3 stars or 61/100 i really liked this album and will likely revisit my favourites but it isn’t necessarily my taste as a whole
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
4/5
16/1089
She’s Fresh is an extremely fun opening track and feels like a very distilled version of 80s hip hop
listening to this in 2025 really feels like i’m listening to a time capsule of a specific moment in music and it still sounds cool, dated in an unapologetic way which makes for a great listen
It’s a Shame is a highlight so far for me i think. i love the outro loop
Dreamin’ is a really nice change of pace, with some really lovely vocals and instrumentation.
there are moments in here that feel very influential and that i’ve heard paid homage to in music i love
THIS is The Message?! okayyy i love this and wasn’t expecting it to be on this album. The Message II is also really great
i’ve loved listening to this project and i really didn’t know that i would. it manages to be dated but also sound fresh (at least taking into account it’s era)
4 stars or 81/100
faves: The Message II, The Message and Dreamin’
least fave: You Are (and i think it mostly just suffered from coming after Dreamin’ which has a similar vibe but better)
Talking Heads
3/5
17/1089
it’s started off with some fun and catchy punky style, very easy and enjoyable to listen to so far
I don’t have much to add, i’m still enjoying listening but the first song was definitely the stand out to me, the rest have merged a bit. Drugs and Dancing for Money aren’t my cup of tea i don’t think, they’re verging on irritating to me. though i sipposed that makes sense for Dancing For Money since that’s an unfinished outtake
I didn’t listen to the last 3 tracks of the deluxe since they were just alt versions of a few of the songs
fave: I Kimbra clears the rest of the album i really like that track
least faves: Drugs and Dancing For Money
3 stars or 62/100
Madness
2/5
18/1089
i fear this is gonna be a dud for me, this just is NOT my style at all.
Rise and Fall is is a decent song and i like it as an album opener
Blue Skinned Beast was fine and i vibed with that one a bit. Tomorrow’s…, Primrose Hill and Mr Speaker aren’t for me
i’m now realising that my issue with Our House is purely the chorus, i do quite enjoy the verses but the chorus just really grates on me
the rest of the album was fine but it kind of merged together, nothing stood out majorly.
2 stars or 47/100
I’m trying to add a little objectivity to my taste so i feel like this is a fair rating. i am just really not a fan of this style vocally, instrumentally or lyrically. However i’m trying to reserve 1 stars/really low scores for albums that i actually struggle through and this one wasn’t too hard a listen in the end. I can sort of see the appeal.
fave: Rise and Fall probably
least fave: Mr Speaker
Hugh Masekela
3/5
19/1089
a very relaxed and warm vibe, can’t say it’s my thing yet but it’s a nice change of pace.
i dont really have the knowledge/framework to understand this music fully or pick out what parts i like in detail but it’s a pleasant listen and is something i’d enjoy as part of a soundtrack
Maseru is fast becoming a stand out for me as is Inner Crisis, both of those were really great listens and definitely stood out
The ending of Maesha is pretty magical
i like that Ingoo Pow-Pow feels like an epilogue almost with the vocalising etc it’s a nice unwind/release after the rest of the album
faves: Inner Crisis, Maseru
no least faves
3 stars or 61/100
Depeche Mode
5/5
20/1089
World in my eyes is a great moody opener
i knew that i knew at least one Depeche Mode song i just couldn’t place/name it, turns out it was Personal Jesus naturally, maybe i’ve only heard the single version or covers but i really enjoy the album version
Halo is a great track, especially as a follow up to Personal Jesus. The production is really doing it for me and the vocals blend in so nicely and cleanly
Waiting for the Night to Fall has a very understated but persistent feel akin to Low Roar which i really appreciate
I’ve also heard Enjoy The Silence before naturally but never knew the name/artist, I can understand it’s popularity, it’s a great track
Policy of Truth and Clean are 2 more great tracks. I think i’ve found my third 5 star album on this list!
faves: Halo, World in my Eyes, Policy of Truth
least faves: Blue Dress, Sweetest Perfection
5 stars or 90/100
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
21/1089
Can’t say that this is my cup of tea, his vocal style isn’t really for me and I can’t say I relate a lot to the vibe
Badlands and Adam Raised a Cain really didn’t do much for me, I can’t say sort of see the appeal if this is your style i guess, it’s not “bad” necessarily
Something in the Night was decent as a rocky power ballad, his voice suited the sound for me in that song
the rest of the album just kind of went by. I appreciate the artistry but it’s dated in the wrong way for me
fave: Something In The Night i guess
least fave: Adam Raised a Cain
1 star or 35/100
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
4/5
22/1089
my first non-english language album in this challenge and it’s also a language i’m unfamiliar with! Generally i’m really not into religious/faith-based music but since i don’t understand the lyrics i can probably get around that.
Since Spotify only lists the dual album ‘Love and Devotion’ I’m going to listen to the Devotional Songs first and only rate them but I’ll probably go back and listen to the Love Songs too
from the opening strings I can tell that i’m pretty sure I’ll enjoy this one. Allah Hoo Allah Hoo had a really nice consistent rhythm and pace, i love his vocal style.
I could definitely see myself adding this to my ‘background music to read to’ collection.
Yaad-E-Nabi Gulshan Mehka has such a beautiful sound and vibe to it
Haq Ali Ali Haq was a really good listen, and i like the intensity of Ali Maula Ali Maula Ali Dam Dam
i’m such a sucker for the deep, thumpy drums common in south/south east asian music, especially with some plucky strings over the top
This was a really nice and interesting listen, I know the list overall is pretty english-/west-centric but this is exactly the sort of thing I want to be discovering.
faves: Haq Ali Ali Haq, Mast Nazroon Se Allah Bachhae
least faves: Ne Main Jana Jogi De Naal if i had to choose, it had some really nice parts but clicked the least sonically.
4 stars or
Leonard Cohen
4/5
23/1089 - birthday album ☺️😅
really enjoying his vocals, the reverb on it with the instrumentals is so atmospheric. The Lana Del Rey fan in me is loving these first couple songs.
The Stranger Song is great, the rapid guitar plucking in the background works so well will his deep voice and rambly lyrics over the top
not a fan of the clock/creaking sounds in Sisters of Mercy but the guitar and Cohen himself sound good
Teachers has a very nervous and unsettled energy which is enthralling
This being a debut album is pretty wild, it doesn’t have that feeling at all in a positive way
That was a pretty magical project and i can hear the influence it’s had on artists I adore like Lana etc
the only reason it’s 4 stars and not 5 is that it had a section of songs from Sisters of Mercy to Stories of the Street that didn’t stand out/click to me
faves: The Stranger Song, Teachers, Suzanne
least fave: Sisters of Mercy
4 stars or 81/100
Steely Dan
2/5
24/1089
Love the feeling of pressing play on one of these albums and immediately hearing some music you’ve heard before that you never knew the title/artist of, this album is no different i guess
Do It Again is a solid and stylish start to the album, with a nice progression and vibey sound
instantly not a huge fan of the organ(?) on Dirty Work. While Do It Again managed to feel pretty timeless, Dirty Work felt very dated to me
after a solid start this project lost me for a bit, Reelin’ In The Years brought me back a bit though, it’s a fun song and the combination of vocals and instrumentation clicks for me.
Not a fan of the piano in Fire In The Hole. I do like the vocals on this chorus a lot
the rest of the album didn’t really do it for me, felt quite same-y and when that same-y isn’t a style i love it just doesn’t resonate
2 stars or 40/100 Do It Again and Reelin’ In The Years saved it from being a 1 star
Björk
5/5
25/1089
I’ve wanted to listen through Björk’s music for a long time, so this’ll be an interesting first album
Pretty sure i’m gonna be on the side for whom her music properly clicks, Pleasure Is All Mine is a stunning way to start an album
I can really hear where Empress Of takes inspiration from in Where is the Line, that song was such a satisfying listen
Vokuro was captivating, i adore the icelandic language a lot and it fits this sound so well.
I got pretty absorbed in the project, the techniques she uses and the way she manipulates her voice for the music is so impressive. Oceania and Submarine were some highlights
Mouth’s Cradle is magnificent and feels almost like the centrepiece of the project. Mikvikudags and Triumph Of A Heart really feel like an epilogue and a release, thelatter especially just had me grinning what a stylish and addictive song.
This was an album that I really wanted to like going into it but i was fully prepared for the possibility i’d hate it, but I didn’t need to worry because i love this
5 stars or 95/100
faves: Triumph of a Heart, Mouth’s Cradle, Submarine
least faves: don’t have any
Fiona Apple
5/5
26/1089
what an enigmatic way to start an album, love the vocal style and instrumentation. The dolphin-like vocals were a bit out of the blue but also weirdly really suited the song.
Shameika was very groovy and fun. Fetch The Bolt Cutters, Under The Table and Relay is a strong stretch of songs
The pacing is really good and interesting, it feels like she knows exactly when to change it up and how to change it up. Heavy Balloon really showcases this
Cosmonauts had me in awe, what a stunning song, simultaneously sweet and relaxed but with a build
I really really enjoyed this album and the way she plays with pacing and intensity, her voice is so rich and enthralling on top of some really full instrumentation.
faves: Cosmonauts, Heavy Balloon, Newspaper, Fetch The Bolt Cutters
least faves: Drumset, Rack of His, Shameika but they’re still good and will absolutely grow
5 stars for the second day in a row (93/100)
Manu Chao
5/5
27/1089
I’ve heard this artist before thanks to Me Gustas Tu, but i can’t place where i heard that originally and it’s driving me crazy.
Clandestino is a captivating start and the flow into the second track was so smooth. one of my favourite things to hear in an album
the production on Bongo Bong is really infectious and his voice compliments it so much. very Gorillaz and the way it flows into je ne t’aime plus is wild.
Mama Call really reminds me of ZABA by Glass Animals which i love. I quite like it having short songs but still a good overall length, it gives it a really exciting pacing and none of the songs grow old before they finish.
Welcome to Tijuana was fun but a little too repetitive for me.
Malegria is a fun pick up of the pace, the production once again is super catchy and the effects on his vocals are cool and stylish
La Despedida almost feels like the precursor to Me Gustas Tu, a very well crafted penultimate song
This album was a joy to listen to from start to finish, I will absolutely be returning to it.
faves: Bongo Bong, Desaparacido, La Despedida, Malegría, Mama Call
least faves: I liked them all but if i had to choose then Minha Galera
has to be 5 stars (94/100)
David Bowie
3/5
28/1089
feels a bit unfortunate that I got this album of his first, it’s neither one of his iconic early projects nor is it Blackstar which overshadowed this one.
it’s a pretty classic alt rocky style, the production is decent and his voice is unmistakable, so it’s an interesting listen, but the songs aren’t showstopping (so far) in the way that his classics are.
Valentine’s Day and If You Can See Me are stand outs for me, definitely enjoyed those.
It’s a solid record which i think i’d appreciate more if i’d heard his prior work and had heard this at release.
3 stars or 62/100
Sonic Youth
4/5
29/1089
Dirty Boots is a fun and edgy rock n roll moment to introduce the album. Really loving the style of Tunic, her non chalant vocals over the intense guitarring is really cool.
i love when songs are given space to breathe and become almost ambient and Mote is a good example of that.
I think i need a second listen at some point to get the second half of the album properly because it started to merge but i really enjoyed listening to this one
faves: Tunic, Dirty Boots, Cinderella Big Score
least faves: Scooter & Jinx
4 stars 72/100
Scissor Sisters
5/5
30/1089 - first album i’ve heard in full previously (and the version with the british release bonus tracks)
Laura is SUCH a good song and is so impactful as an opener.
take your mama flowing into comfortably numb was soo smooth
the production and vocals on Mary are so dreamy at times, very nostalgic
some outdated wording on tits on the radio but their hearts are in the right place and it’s groovy
filthy/gorgeous is a CLASSIC, what a perfect song
It Can’t Come Quickly Enough has a different vibe and intensity to it but i really enjoy that about it
Return to Oz is an excellent closer to the standard album and Message from Ms. Matronic is such a fun way to segue into the bonus tracks, classic scissor sisters.
Get It Get It is a great track and would’ve made a great addition to the standard album.
5 stars or 89/100
Willie Nelson
3/5
31/1089
hearing his young(er) voice was a bit of a shock, but it’s so smooth and relaxing
stardust was a really nice introduction. very sleepy but not in a bad way necessarily. I may or may not have heard Georgia On My Mind before but I’ve definitely heard reference to it in other songs. I’m not a harmonica fan generally and that song didn’t change that.
Blue Skies was sweet and jazzy, the harmonica worked better there for me
his version of Unchained Melody is pretty great
This album was so calm and nice to listen to, it’s not something i expect to go back to (maybe when i next get a willie nelson album on this list because there must be more here) but i’m glad i heard it.
this one’s hard to rate because of the style and the consistency across the tracks (no one track stands greatly over the others)
fave: Stardust
least fave: Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
but i’m thinking 3 stars or 61/100
The Clash
3/5
32/1089
knew i must know at least something from this album and lo and behold, i knew the first song from the first notes
title track is iconic of course, though i suspect i’ll appreciate the album but not necessarily love it
Jimmy Jazz took an unexpected turn but i appreciate that about this project even if it’s not my style
the nest songs were decent but not jumping out to me but then Lost In The Supermarket came on and i really like this vibe for them!
The album is solid and i think is a great example of it’s genre etc, a lot of it just sort of blurred together since it’s not a style i’m hugely into or knowledgeable of. Glad i listened though and can see myself returning to it
faves: Lost in the Supermarket and Train in Vain
least faves: couldn’t say
2 stars or 55/100
The Cars
4/5
33/1089
solid start, if repetitive
Just What I Needed is pretty great (and familiar)
this record was a great listen, loved that it’s not super long either, it felt very swift and easy to listen to, every song felt essential to the album
4 stars 75/100
faves: Just What I Needed, Moving In Stereo, All Mixed Up
least faves: Good Times Roll (though it’s grown on me a little
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
34/1089
Natural Mystic is a cool opening track and The Heathen is another strong one.
Turn Your Lights Down Low is a nice vibe. How did i not know/remember that Don’t Worry, Be Happy is actually called ‘Three Little Birds’? it’s a classic for a reason, such a nice listen
it’s a really nice reggae album and has some highlights but isn’t one i will necessarily return to in full.
faves: natural mystic, the heathen, three little birds
least fave: exodus and jammin maybe? just didn’t quite click
3 stars or 54/100
David Bowie
4/5
35/1089
Changes is a perfect pop song, i’m still a bit biased towards the Shrek version though. Oh you pretty things is also v familiar and a classic.
Life on Mars? is just too good, Jessica Lange’s rendition on American Horror Story will always stick with me but it’s really an iconic song and concept
Fill Your Heart really isn’t clicking i just found it mostly irritating
it’s a cool album and i prefer it over The Next Day which is the other Bowie project i’ve heard in full but i feel like Changes, Life on Mars and Oh You Pretty Things set a high standard that the rest of the album struggled to keep up with a little
faves: Changes, Life on Mars?, The Bewlay Brothers
least faves: Fill Your Heart, Eight Line Poem
4 stars 71/100
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3/5
36/1089
The plucky guitar and campfire vibes at the end of a soldier’s tale is very sweet i enjoyed that part
This is a good listen, it’s technically decent and pleasant to have on but i feel like i’d appreciate it more if it wasn’t in this list (that said i probably wouldn’t have listened to it that way to be fair)
quite enjoyed the extended and increasingly chaotic outro to the album, it feels like the project was slowly building to this release and they succeeded in capturing that feeling
not sure how to feel about this one, it wasn’t incredible, it also wasn’t bad, there were a few standouts but the rest were completely forgettable to me
faves: Green Fields, Herculean and A Soldier’s Tale, TGTBATQ
least faves: none that stood out
3 stars or 64/100
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
37/1089
it’s a nice chill vibe that i find very easy to listen to, it’s very reminiscent of 60s folky music and that’s the era i’d probably have guessed it to be from if i didn’t know
Electronic Renaissance and I Could Be Dreaming are the clear standouts to me, they are the two that feel like they most elevate the style to a new level
3 stars or 71/100
Black Sabbath
4/5
38/1089 from the 1001 albums generator
feels “lighter” than their debut or less doomer and more upbeat? The first track is a fun listen, especially the second half/The Straightener
Tomorrow’s Dream was good and Changes was a nice change of pace, i’m already preferring this over their debut i think
FX didn’t do anything for me but i appreciate the intent
Supernaut was great instrumentally, i tend to prefer music that’s more lyrical but putting that aside i really liked that one. Snowblind is a great followup
Laguna Sunrise almost feels out of place but it’s also a really considerate respite and well placed
the final track is great but i especially love the instrumental second half/Every Day Comes and Goes. It’s so stylish and atmospheric
4 stars or 72/100
Carpenters
3/5
39/1089
i know the title track of course, this first track is definitely familiar too. Karen’s voice is very distinct and reminds me a lot of Weyes Blood, an artist I really like. not the biggest fan of his voice/the production of it
it’s very pleasant and twee but it’s not really hooking me. Close To You does naturally feel like the clear stand out
Baby it’s You is my definite favourite so far, it felt the most timeless and least dated i think
hearing the flute on Mr Guder and realising i’ve heard the song before in the form of Mama’s Gun by Glass Animals was a fun revelation
the “jam session” style at the end of Another Song was pretty cool
overall this album was decent and fine background music but not one i’ll go back to really besides mybe my faves
faves: Baby It’s You and Mr. Guder
least faves: can’t pick one out
3 stars
Lorde
5/5
40/1089 instant 5 stars
i’ve loved this album since release and it’s been one of my favourites since then too. Hearing Green Light for the first time as the lead single was a magical moment for me
the pacing, the writing, the production it all hits so well and lorde being the same age as me means that her music will always feel very aligned with how i’m feeling and growing
every song is just so beautifully realised, my highlights are: Green Light, Hard Feelings/Loveless and Perfect Places
5 stars and 100/100 is all i can give it
Morrissey
1/5
41/1089
second Morrissey album, and hopefully the last… he has a very obnoxious, self-important vibe and sound. And coming into these albums knowing his reputation hasn’t made it easier to withstand these for sure.
The repeated percussive sound in Little Man, What Now is very annoying and overstimulating.
He’s voice is the epitome of what i consider cringey, try-hard middle aged man music. Maybe it’s the over-pronounced style or “faux”-aloofness
Bengali in Platforms is crazy… the gall…
Maudlin street has a kinda nice instrumental part towards the end
one saving grace being him asking when will the wicked witch die on the final track lmao
1 star (10/100)
no faves and Bengali in Platforms is the definite least fave (but none are great imo)
Nine Inch Nails
4/5
42/1089
i’ve wanted to get into NIN for a while since they’ve worked on other albums/projects i’m a fan of
a chaotic start as expected, a bit overstimulating but cool
Heresy is giving me Hatari - Hatrið mun sigra vibes
March of the Pigs is the fave so far, so interesting but also has moments of reprieve that are more accessible, Closer too
A Warm Place is an extremely well placed and produced instrumental track. almost a record highlight for me and i love a good transition, and Eraser is mostly instrumental until the end, love that
The title track is a great culmination of everything that came before it and Hurt is a pretty stunning way to send it off
I loved and disliked this album. The concept and production is cool and so interesting, i saved 6/14 songs but also naturally it’s very intense and tough to process.
really not sure how to rate this, a 3 seems right based on how likely i am to return to it but also seems too low for what it deserves
4 stars or 74/100
faves: A Warm Place, Eraser, Closer and Hurt
least faves: Big Man With a Gun and Ruiner
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
3/5
43/1089
the start is so groovy i’m hooked already
i don’t have many thoughts to add about this one. It was really nice and easy listening and the music all flowed very well. i’m not well-versed enough with salsa to comment properly on the techniques or pick out influential parts that said, it didn’t feel monotonous and i’m glad i heard it. It’s certainly very evocative of a specific time/space
3 stars or 56/100
Jane Weaver
4/5
44/1089
some chamber folky electro vibes, i’m enjoying this one, it reminds me a lot of Gwenno
Slow Motion is a great track and enough for me to consider this album worth hearing even if the rest of the songs aren’t amazing
Having Ravenspoint as the penultimate track then ending on the energetic release of I Wish is GREAT tracklisting, and the fact that it ends with an inverse of the beginning synth so it loops, love that
i need a second listen to grasp my thought properly but this is right up my alley. Idk what other examples of this specific style/sound are on this list but this is a stellar representation of it and i’m glad it’s here.
4 stars or 81/100
faves: Slow Motion, I Wish, H>A>K
Frank Sinatra
3/5
45/1089
instantly recognisable with You Make Me Feel So Young
putting this on in the background while i cook was the perfect decision, it’s so smooth and naturally his voice is stunning
this album is the perfect example for why i’m doing this because even though i may not listen to it again due to taste, it’s such quality and actually was amazing for the context i listened to it in (cooking tea)
also discovering Sinatra has a song called “Makin’ Whoopee” was so worth it
3 stars or 65/100 (i could definitely use it as a cooking album again)
faves: Anything Goes (duh!) Too Marvelous For Words and You Make Me Feel So Young
Sparks
1/5
46/1089
This Town Ain’t Big Enough For The Both Of Us and i’ll be the one to leave… 💀
really not a fan of this type of singing/cadence personally but i’ll appreciate it where i can
The album just isn’t for me, seeing past personal taste i can understand why people love/like this but I just couldn’t get into it. Barbecutie, however, was a decent one that i enjoyed (perhaps because it had the least falsetto in it)
1 star or 18/100
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
47/1089
aspects of this feel like a precursor to Sufan Stevens. It’s a very pleasant album, i think i prefer it over Tigermilk, it’s just relaxed vibes. However the vocal style can feel very monotone and almost too put on which is jarring for me sometimes.
faves: Me and the Major, Get Me Away from Here, I’m Dying and If You’re Feeling Sinister
I wish they’d dug more into the style of Electronic Renaissance from Tigermilk with this project but instead they seemingly ditched it completely unfortunately
3 stars or 61/100
Beatles
3/5
48/1089
actually quite enjoyed this even though i consider The Beatles not really my taste based on the singles and hits i’ve heard. I went into it thinking “at least i’ll like Eleanor Rigby” but ended up with a few others that i think i’ll return to.
faves: Eleanor Rigby, Love You To, She Said She Said, Got To Get You Into My Life
least faves: Yellow Submarine, Good Day Sunshine
3 stars or 65/100
The Verve
4/5
49/1089
bittersweet symphony is just so good, and starting an album with those strings is very impactful, and then sonnet really stalls the project
The Drugd Dont Work is a really nice more introspective sound and style that suits them. Catching The Butterfly is a cool, psychedelic moment which is definitely one of my favourites, it has a very classic sound but not in a dated way
Space and Time is another solid track, with some psychedelic influence in the back. Lucky Man is also very well produced and performed
not a fan of the final/hidden track having a very long stretch of silence followed by a baby crying
overall i enjoyed this project a lot, I’m pleasantly surprised in a way but also not totally sure why because Bittersweet Symphony set a good precedent
faves: Bittersweet Symphony ofc, Lucky Man, Space and Time, Catching The Butterfly
least faves: Sonnet and the second half of Come On/Deep Freeze
overall 4 stars or 73/100
Kate Bush
5/5
50/1089 one of my all-time faves. instant 5 stars
It just exemplifies everything i love about music, the pop-y Hounds of Love Side A with some massive hits and the conceptual Ninth Wave Side B with the more experimental sound and narrative woven through. it’s extremely well paced and produced and fully took advantage of it’s format.
I will always remember hearing Running Up That Hill for the first time watching the London Olympics closing ceremony but i will also always remember how it felt to hear this album in full years later, especially my favourites.
faves:
Cloudbusting - what a stunning song, i still get goosebumps, the progression with the strings and her vocals will always get me
Jig Of Life - The most unexpected sound on the album but it’s perfect, the intensity, the ebb and flow just a gorgeous work of musicianship which brings the Ninth Wave storyline to a climax incredibly
Running Up That Hill - a classic, timeless, need I say more…
5 stars or 100/100
James Taylor
1/5
51/1089
he’s got a nice voice but it’s really not my style especially with it going down the christian country route on Lo and Behold
really wasn’t very enamoured by this one, as i said his voice is good and shines occasionally but just isn’t utilised in a way i love for most of this album.
highlight was Oh Baby, Don’t You Loose Your Lip on Me but it was way too short and the only song of it’s style
1 star or 15/100
The Pogues
4/5
52/1089
Turkish song of the damned is a banger, Fairytale of New York needs no explanation. Metropolis however is a really fun instrumental track to follow that up
Thousands are Sailing is a potential favourite, the instrumental break towards the end of the song is exactly what i love to hear
Fiesta sounds so familiar at times, the main trumpet-y motif at least, it’s so playful, i love the fake out near the end, mimicking the slow start
4 stars or 78/100
i really enjoyed this one, i find the style of singing etc a little tiring to listen to at times over the course of the hour long album but the instrumental tracks and joyous vibe is really infectious and breaks that up very well. I will definitely return to this one
faves: Thousands are Sailing, Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant…, Turkish Song of the Damned, Fairytale of New York
William Orbit
3/5
53/1089
going from the very atmospheric start immediately into the arpeggiated synth was so jarring. i see the vision but it could’ve been done better
A Hazy Shade of Random has some specific euphoric elements that stood out to me
The Monkey King was a definite highlight for me, it felt like it had found a perfect balance of styles, and stood out from the rest for it
This was a really fun time capsule for the 90s-00s electronic vibey style, it would fit in perfectly as part of the Tomb Raider soundtrack or any number of things from that era
3 stars or 64/100
faves: The Monkey King, Deus Ex Machina, A Hazy Shade of Random
Dexys Midnight Runners
2/5
54/1089
This isn’t for me, especially because of the vocal styling, i’m really not a fan of when it feels like a singer sounds like they’re forcing their voice to sound “quirky” or kinda warbly and deepened, which is already quite prominent on The Occasional Flicker
The instrumentation is fine though, i could see myself enjoying that more with a different vocal. I love the conversational start of This Is What She’s Like but it would be better if it were turned up a little. i like the change ups for the second half of This is what she’s like
One of Those Things is a classic and an easy standout, it has such an easy going vibe and the chatting over the music is pretty effective here
2 stars or 48/100 it’s a fine album not to my tastes, the score would move up to a 3 star if it had vocals that i found less irritating
Afrika Bambaataa
1/5
55/1089
dated but not in the fun, endearing way that The Message was. That album was cool and nicely produced, this, however, doesn’t sound good in 2025 as much as it may have been influential at the time
Go Go Pop was the best of the bunch
1 star or 16/100
Amy Winehouse
3/5
56/1089
A really solid jazzy debut, her voice and style was undeniable. It flows quite nicely and makes for good background music but only a few songs stood out to me specifically…
In My Bed
What Is It About Men
Amy Amy Amy
3 stars or 66/100
Badly Drawn Boy
4/5
57/1089
started the first song and instantly loved the vibe, this is a bit of me. Then it flowed into the next song, so i’m hooked
I can understand maybe why some don’t see this as a ‘must listen’ but i’m glad the curator of the list thought so because this is a gem that i’ve really enjoyed my time with. It has such a nice and familiar atmosphere that i find endearing, I love having some instrumental tracks to tie songs and feelings together
I’ll definitely be returning to this. It’s missing the little extra bit that tips it into 5 stars for me so:
4 stars or 77/100
faves: The Shining, Another Pearl, Magic In The Air, Cause a Rockslide, Pissing in the Wind and Disillusion
G. Love & Special Sauce
3/5
58/1089
I don’t have super in-depth thoughts on how to critique this album but it was a pretty enjoyable rock/jazz/souls fusion album and a had a good time listening to it. It scratched the same itch that a lot of Haim songs (like ‘Summer Girl’) do.
faves: This Ain’t Living, Walk To Slide
3 stars or 64/100
Sarah Vaughan
2/5
59/1089
This was a cute live jazz album and it was nice to have on in the background but it didn’t really stand out to me. Her voice is great, i love the relaxed and easy-going vibe but it feels like something that works best in context not through streaming, unfortunately.
2 stars or 38/100
Nirvana
3/5
60/1089
a cool, moody live set which was well performed and atmospheric. I had a good time listening to this one, even if i felt a little underwhelmed because i expected a bit more.
3 stars or 61/100
faves: Come As You Are, Jesus Doesn’t Want Me For A Sunbeam, All Apologies
61/1089
I was anticipating not really enjoying this but was pleasantly surprised. It had a great atmosphere and quality to it, it didn’t feel dated in terms of the production. Instead it felt like it held up, the second half in particular.
faves: That’s All You Need, Too Bad, Debris
3 stars or /100
The Gun Club
1/5
62/1089
Couldn’t really get into this one. It felt quite underwhelming especially for punk. the songs individually didn’t really stand out to me and the vocals didn’t save it for me either unfortunately
1 star
ZZ Top
2/5
63/1089
This was a fine album. Nothing really grabbed me or excited me but it was solid and a decent listen. it could be one that i revisit and enjoy more in a slightly different mood/context (particularly since my run on 1001 currently has been a bit samey)
i think southern rock just doesn’t resonate with me…
2 stars or 23/100
Ryan Adams
1/5
64/1089
instant Morrissey discussion uh ohhh. Viva Hate too 💀
first song was a dud but Winding Wheel was nice enough. The rest of the album was a massive drag for me and just not my taste in the slightest
19/100
Tori Amos
5/5
65/1089
read some reviews before listening describing this as Kate Bush/Alanis Morisette/Fiona Apple/Björk and i’m VERY happy that that was accurate, i thoroughly enjoyed listening to this one
I will ABSOLUTELY be checking out the Deluxe edition with so many extra tracks
92/100
faves: Tear in Your Hand, Little Earthquakes, Crucify, Mother
Nirvana
3/5
66/1089
Scentless Apprentice was too much for me, i can see the appeal, especially live but i’m jus not into that.
Heart-Shaped Box is iconiccc though
the beeping in Radio Friendly… was awful which is a shame because i quite liked the song other than that
The Verve
3/5
67/1089
a solid britpop/rocky album, maybe not as good as Urban Hymns but it was a decent listen
faves: So It Goes, Drive You Home and (Reprise)
Kanye West
4/5
68/1089
trying to listen as objectively as possible despite Ye’s actions and reputation…
All Of The Lights and it’s interlude are great, Power of course too.
Lost In The World is pretty inspired work, especially the Bon Iver feature
The album is undeniably strong, the production and musical choices are very good and the album feels varied, intense and purposeful in it’s craft. hearing early Nicki and Rihanna in there is fun. it just feels tainted by the fact that Ye is no longer this person…
faves: Lost in the world, All of the lights + interlude, POWER
4 stars or /100
Elliott Smith
4/5
69/1089
really chill, moody indie vibe that really feels like the precursor to Life Is Strange’s music choices which i love.
I quite like this album and will probably return to it, but it’s missing a little *something* that i can’t pinpoint so…
low 4 stars or 71/100
faves: Angeles, Between the Bars
The Stone Roses
4/5
70/1089
Whether the rest of the album holds up or not, I Wanna Be Adored is VERY much my speed, i’m so pleasantly surprised, it has that dreamy reverby vibe that i love in britpoprocky music
I got quite engrossed in this record and was very pleasantly surprised, just a very solid britrock record where the singer’s vocals and the psychedelic style are right up my alley.
I am the Resurrection is a great musical odyssey to end this album on. Then into the instantly recognisable bonus track Fools Gold which is so groovy and a great epilogue and is almost 10 minutes long?! Parts towards the end of FG very much remind me of the Tomb Raider Legend soundtrack (Peru/Kazakhstan motorbike sections IYKYK)
4 stars or 80/100
faves:
I Wanna Be Adored, I Am the Resurrection, Fools Gold, Made of Stone, This is the One
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
71/1089
a very intense, folky album. Which was cool and atmospheric for the most part but it went on a bit too long for me. I’m so here for the Kylie features though.
faves: Where the Wild Roses Grow, Lovely Creature, Song of Joy
3 stars or 62/100
Metallica
3/5
72/1089
2 hours and 13 minutes?? 😭 bit of an intense first full Metallica album to experience lmao
It’s decent, cool rock and i do enjoy the live and symphonic aspect of it, it’s potentially an album i would appreciate better if i came back to it having listened to the regular albums
i enjoyed my time with this project, it’s probably on the edge of what i would enjoy about rock/metal, the orchestra definitely tied it together nicely for me but the atmosphere and showmanship etc was really solid.
faves: No Leaf Clover, One, Sad But True, Enter Sandman, Wherever I May Roam, Until It Sleeps, Hero Of The Day
3 stars or 68/100
T. Rex
2/5
73/1089
6 songs in and i recognise Get It On of course, definitely the best so far i think.
it was a fine album but just really not for me, it all blended together and didn’t speak to me personally. This style isn’t my kind of music and there are much better examples of it
2 stars or 21/100
4/5
74/1089
i quite enjoyed listening through this project and realising that i already know/have heard every other song on it. it helps that the music is good too of course.
the album is solid throughout and even with so many hits, no track feels subpar
76/100
faves: Don’t Look Back I. Anger, Hey Now, Swamp Song (both), Morning Glory
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
1/5
75/1089
Blues was broken i guess…
it just really does not resonate with me unfortunately, already as part of the 1001 albums project i’ve heard blues music that is better to me as a non-blues listener
no stand out tracks for me either way sadly
13/100
Nina Simone
3/5
76/1089
Nina’s voice and presence is so captivating, and made this a really nice and interesting listen. it’ll take more listens for it to potentially click with me because it’s not my preferred genre etc but i look forward to returning to it.
61/100
faves: Wild is the Wind, Why Keep On Breaking My Heart
Pink Floyd
4/5
77/1089
I really enjoyed listening to this album, the 40mins flew by, probably because it’s only 5 tracks and 2 of them take up over half of the run time but it was a very cool listen and i’ll definitely be coming back to it
I have a growing fondness for prog as a style of music and love when songs are given the space to grow and evolve, so this was very much in my interests, i look forward to getting more Pink Floyd from this generator
faves: Wish You Were Here, Welcome To The Machine
4 stars
The Adverts
2/5
78/1089
This album isn’t bad, it serves it’s purpose, the instrumentation, vocals and lyrics are cool enough but just don’t stand out to me. Maybe listening to this genre as full albums rather than singles isn’t the best form for me. That said, i liked that it said what it needed to and keep it short and sweet
24/100
Morrissey
1/5
79/1089
terrorised by morrissey once again…this was better than Viva Hate at least but still not my thing at all really. His attitude and vocals grate on me
Seasick, yet Still Docked and Tomorrow were alright
Massive Attack
4/5
80/1089
Not what i expected, based on the name alone i expected some britpop/rock so was pleasantly surprised to get some vibey elctronic trip hop
some really nice vocals production and flows on this album that i’m keen to return to.
faves: Daydreaming, Unfinished Symphony, Blue Lines, Safe From Harm
4 stars or 71/100
Lightning Bolt
3/5
81/1089
pretty intense and not my style but interesting, the second half of Dracula Mountain is really great though. Having that particular riff/motif break through the noise was really impactful
this was an odd and interesting one, obviously this was made for live shows etc but even so i enjoyed it more than expected, i probably won’t return to it but sometimes it’s fun to have some full-on noise in the background to focus too and this does that.
faves: Dracula Mountain, On Fire, 30,000 Monkies
3 stars
Van Halen
2/5
82/1089
not bad but also not particularly inspiring or groundbreaking for me either. i enjoyed my time with it enough but don’t need to go back to it
47/100
Blur
3/5
83/1089
having listened to one album each from Oasis and Blur (Morning Glory and Blur respectively) i think i can say that i’m team Oasis. I think Blue has some cool moments and maybe higher heights in some ways but as a whole Morning Glory is far superior.
i found that a lot of these songs sort of blended together and weren’t what i was expecting/hoping for from Blur
Essex Dogs was a really cool track to end on, very vibes-based and prog, i wish more of the album had given me this kind of experimentation
faves: Song 2 of course, Essex Dogs, Movin’ On, Death of a Party
62/100
Elton John
4/5
84/1089
pressing play on this album and hearing young elton rather than the older elton that i recognise more was a bit of an odd (but expected) experience
didn’t expect for the album to open with an 11 minute prog rock song but it worked!
it’s been a good listen, more so than maybe i expected. I personally would cut Dirty Little Girl, All the Girls Love Alice and Your Sister Can’t Twist, partly because i don’t love those songs but also to shorten the project a little
70/100
faves: funeral for a friend/love lies bleeding, this song has no title, i’ve seen that movie too, ballad of danny bailey, saturday nights alright
Fairport Convention
5/5
85/1089
loving this, it’s such a bit of me so far
I added 8/10 songs to my liked songs list. this was such a pleasure to listen to, and really felt timeless, Sandy’s vocals are so striking and really complete the sound. I think the final song is good but a bit too slow/dithering in a way, the energy peters out a bit, i think it could have been given a slightly different tone and would’ve been a great send off. Otherwise this is just some really solid British folk music
85/100
Youssou N'Dour
3/5
86/1089
this was a really nice, laid back listen and is a good example of why i wanted to do this challenge, i wouldn’t have discovered this on my own. i could definitely see myself incorporating this into a relaxing playlist or for while i’m reading, just good vibes, nice instrumentation and vocals.
faves: Pitche Mi, Taaw
62/100
Fela Kuti
4/5
87/1089
another really interesting and impactful afrobeats album, i liked all 4 tracks, all felt very well paced considering their length. The instrumentals, vocals and intentions were all really well put together
4 stars
Motörhead
2/5
88/1089
This album is decent, i can see the appeal and Ace of Spades is a clear standout. However, the songs all sound extremely similar to my ear and i’m not a huge fan of the vocal style (though the guitarring is solid)
Jailbait is absolutely abysmal though
22/100
Baaba Maal
3/5
89/1089
Really solid afrobeats album, perhaps not the absolute best and it sounded a little dated at times but i enjoyed my time with it nonetheless
fave: Daniibe
56/100
Aerosmith
3/5
90/1089
a decent, slightly dated rock album. it didn’t overstay it’s welcome and the guitarring was satisfying to listen to. Sweet Emotion was the obvious stand out along with Walk This Way, i also quite liked Uncle Salty
64/100
Cocteau Twins
5/5
91/1089
the enunciation isn’t the clearest but that isn’t stopping me from vibing with this project, some really ethereal and cathartic synthy production here that i greatly appreciate
5 stars or 83/100
Stephen Stills
3/5
92/1089
love the one you’re with is certainly a way to set the tone of an album… musically it’s alright but not something i’m interested in.
Do for the Others is more my style, quite rich and more folky sounding
it’s a decent singer-songwritery album, with some moments that are pretty nice but on the whole just didn’t grab my interest fully
faves: Do for the Others, Old Times Good Times
55/100
Queen
3/5
93/1089
Death On Two Legs is a good opener, i really enjoyed that as the way to intro the album.
I’m In Love With My Car is… a choice. You’re My Best Friend is nice but it’s been a bit ruined by it being overused in adverts etc
i think this album suffers from a case of “single so good, the rest of the album just can’t quite compare” Bohemian Rhapsody is just *too* iconic and interesting that the other songs feel underwhelming by comparison
faves: BR of course, The Prophet’s Song, Death On Two Legs
least faves: I’m In Love With My Car, Seaside Rendezvous, Sweet Lady
69/100
LCD Soundsystem
5/5
94/1089
really enjoyed this album, just some cool fun electronica rock, very electronic britpop vibes. I do feel that it loses it’s steam after Us V Them which is what prevents it from being a 5 star album for me. New York… is a really interesting/odd way to end this album, on the one hand i think it’s a cool twist and change of sound, and standalone it’s decent but i also think the whiplash in style is a bit too much.
correction: as i was writing this and relistening to New York… it actually clicked and now 5 stars seems like the only correct rating
faves: All My Friends, Get Innocuous!, Us V Them
least fave: Watch the Tapes
84/100
Lucinda Williams
2/5
95/1089
Started off kinda well, i liked the first track and the next few were nice, if not my faves. Then Concrete and Barbed Wire comes along and immediately takes me out of it completely. The overly-affected southern accent was so off-putting and the vibe was killed for me
so i liked the first song and last song (Right in Time and Jackson) otherwise all the songs blended together and were really not for me
2 stars 24/100
5/5
96/1089
Starlight is just so good and kinda euphoric which seems a little odd coming from Muse in a way.
Supermassive Black Hole is iconic and creates such a strong moody atmosphere
City of Delusion was a pleasant surprise. Some have issues with Muse at this time for being “edgy teen music” etc but this whole album just sounds so good that for me the lyrics are almost redundant, like maybe it’s a bit try hardy but it has to be and is worth it to sell the sound.
Knights of Cydonia is a classic and was always a favourite of mine to play on Guitar Hero
i thought i was set on this being a 4 star album based on the songs i knew and the sound i was familiar with but i think i can only give it a 5
faves: Starlight, City of Delusion, Supermassive Black Hole, Glorious
85/100
Hole
3/5
97/1089
a pretty cool angsty/grungy rock project. I really appreciate Love’s voice and how it’s incorporated very much like an instrument itself. I can see myself coming back to this and liking it more.
faves: Jennifer’s Body, Violet, She Walks On Me, Softer, Softest, Rockstar, Doll Parts
67/100
The Kinks
2/5
98/1089
All Of My Friends Were There exemplifies what i really dislike about the style of singing in male-led british pop music from the 60s and indeed this album as a whole, it just really grates on me.
Otherwise I don’t feel like i need to go into depth with my thoughts on this album. I appreciate that it’s of it’s era and contributed to concept albums as a thing but i just don’t gel with this style of (brit)pop.
It’s elevated to 2 stars almost completely because of Big Sky, i liked that one enough to add it to my playlist for this project
22/100
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
99/1089
The sound reminds me in a way of some local west country sailor folk, so it’s interesting to hear a similar nostalgic sound come from australia
i liked Murder Ballads but i was a little concerned to see 3 more Nick Cave albums on the list but i actually preferred this one. The more upbeat folky sound works pretty well.
faves: When i first came to town, Loom of the land, Papa won’t leave you Henry, I had a dream Joe
68/100
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
2/5
100/1089
The recording/master that’s on spotify has a constant staticky sound through most of the songs which is a little distracting
This music just isn’t a bit of me. in terms of instrumentation, vocal style, lyrical content, i can’t really relate to it. It had moments that were pleasant and sweet but also ones that grated
it’s short runtime worked to its benefit, none of it really outstayed its welcome. As a result, I’m quite glad to have listened to this as part of this project, though it was a slightly underwhelming 100th album.
cute 20/100
Adele
4/5
101/1089
Rolling in the Deep kinda one of the best pop singles ever released, and an incredible album opener
Rumour Has It is a lot of fun and has a great bridge, Turning Tables is a solid track too.
Set Fire To The Rain is a generational pop song, god tier
The way One and Only develops towards the end is quite beautiful and a standout moment
Someone Like You speaks for itself. This is such a strong project. I think the singles do stand out fairly high above the others but the deep cuts hold up
71/100
Astrud Gilberto
3/5
102/1089
Parade was kinda camp… i loved that
This whole album was just nice chill vibes, i enjoyed my time with it and the way the instrumentation and vocals are so quintessentially 60s without sounding dated in a negative way
64/100
Leftfield
3/5
103/1089
release the pressure is giving some solid macarena vibes very turn of the millenium futurism aesthetic
Was thinking that this music was very specifically giving me Tomb Raider (2001) movie vibes and then i see that Song of Life from that very film is the next track and it just made sense.
I can understand people not enjoying a full album of this type of music/finding it quite dated but it just really encapsulates a certain relaxing/nostalgic moment for me
I think i prefer the first half of the album, it didn’t necessarily lose steam per se but i think there’s only so much ambient electronic 90s music I can remain interested in before i check out a bit. still solid though and nice as background music
faves: Black Flute, Song of Life
65/100
Pantera
2/5
104/1089
Not sure how to sum up my thoughts on this one, i’m not into hardcore metal etc (though i do generally quite enjoy softer metal and metal influences in songs) so a lot of the music here just doesn’t land for me.
This kind of aggression (or this mode of expression) just doesn’t resonate with me especially knowing that Anselm has been conisistently weird with his racist moments.
This Love was the one track that stood out to me, that was a bit more my speed.
the instrumentation was pretty cool throughout
23/100
James Brown
3/5
105/1089
This was a really nice album, it was quite short and sweet, and even with a single song that took up a third of the half hour runtime alone, it flowed smoothly.
i feel that maybe my score doesn’t do the talent/impact justice but it feels right as a reflection of how much i like/enjoy the actual music, personally. Soul music and live albums (of artists i’m not already into) aren’t the most resonant with me but i could see myself coming back to this down the line with fresh ears and appreciating it even more
faves: Think, Lost Someone
60/100
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
2/5
106/1089
this is a prime example of why i’m doing this project. I love to hear music from different cultures and this acapella folk album from South Africa is a perfect candidate for that. It’s just a really warm and friendly record and a relaxing listen.
The score/rating feels irrelevant for this one. I enjoyed my time with it and that’s enough. it’s a bit too relaxed and choral/gospel-ish for me to want to return to it and it blended together quite a bit which is nice for a full run through but meant there wasn’t really standouts for me
49/100
Slipknot
3/5
107/1089
i’m not a metalhead but this was actually a pretty good listen overall, some bits were a bit harsh and too much for me though. I had already heard a couple songs, so it was good to have some expectations set (unlike with Pantera which I had the other day)
i may not listen to this album again but i did add a few songs to my playlist for this project. these being: Snuff, Child of Burning Time, ‘Til We Die, Dead Memories, Sulfur
66/100
Thin Lizzy
4/5
108/1089
Quite enjoying these first 3 tracks so far. it feels/sounds quite like the precursor to today’s Sam Fenders etc, with a bit more richness that comes from the age and more original feel of the sound, if that makes any sense. It definitely doesn’t sound super live though
This album was a really nice listen, it felt like a little time capsule and in the context of this project, I actually liked that it was a live album that didn’t sound too live. It felt more approachable and like a better representation of the music for a newcomer this way.
faves: Cowboy Song, Massacre, Emerald, Jailbreak
70/100
The Doors
2/5
109/1089
I don’t have a lot to say about this album. objectively, i can see the merit, i can see how it fits its place and time. However, that isn’t for me. It’s a type of dated rock music that i just don’t care for and can’t get into really.
that said it did have a couple highlights in Hyacinth House and L’America
28/100
TV On The Radio
5/5
110/1089
Halfway Home is a great opening track
3 songs in and each sounds unique and with a well crafted perspective. some parts of Dancing Choose remind me of Sufjan Stevens, interspersed with rappy elements which i love
some bowie-esque vocalisations on one song
I had a great time listening to this project, it’s a well-structured and realised indie rock album and really scratches the right parts of my brain
a definite 5 stars from me
faves: Halfway Home, Dancing Choose, Lover’s Day, Love Dog, Family Tree
87/100
Robbie Williams
3/5
110/1089
robbie williams is so interesting because he had this cool “bad boy” image an then he’s off singing about a “jolly good time” lmao
this album’s sounding quite dated. imo Britpop tends to either stand the test of time or age poorly, i think this is the latter
Angels is still cheesy but has stayed quite timeless
Let Me Entertain You is the clear standout i think. I know part of this is because i have nostalgia for that song unlike the deep cuts but i really feel that it’s the one that pushes the envelope and sounds most developed
56/100
Bob Dylan
3/5
112/1089
Blowing in the Wind is a cute classic but that Harmonica is very grating to me. genuinely really like the song except from that part
once again really liked Girl from the North Country but then the harmonica comes in and takes me out of it. it’s more bearable here though, until the awful long note at the end
The disgust and scorn in Masters of War is palpable wow
The harmonica in Bob Dylan’s Blues was soo much better
overall a really nice album, i totally get the importance of Dylan and his music, his voice and style is singular. It’s not music that i’ll be listening to loads hence the score but i fully appreciate the impact
faves: Masters of War, A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall, Girl from the North Country, Blowin’ in the Wind
least fave: the screechy harmonica jumpscares
66/100
Creedence Clearwater Revival
2/5
113/1089
Rollin’ on the River is actually called Proud Mary and was a cover?! you learn something new everyday
This was a fine album, it’s a genre that doesn’t excite, or really interest, me but listening to it didn’t feel like a chore, it was to the point and felt quite emblematic of it’s time
24/100
The xx
5/5
114/1089
(Relisten)
Intro is still iconic. and the rest of the album is really solid and very up my street. not much more to add since i’ve already liked this album for a while. In particular i love a reverby guitar
faves: Intro, Night Time, Crystallised
85/100
The Smiths
3/5
115/1089
Better than the Morrissey solo albums i’ve been subjected to, not much to add really, it’s decent indie rock. M’s whiny tone is hit or miss as ever but the songs themselves are a bit better
faves: Bigmouth…, There is a Light…, Some Girls…, The Queen is Dead
3 stars
Happy Mondays
2/5
116/1089
not really vibing with this one (track 2), the chicken-lickin’ etc rhymes are very annoying
Overall, I don’t have a lot of specifics to say about this album. It was alright, decent britpop with some moments i liked but nothing that felt outstanding or groundbreaking to me
faves: Wrote For Luck, Lazyitis, Mad Cyril
2 stars 48/100
Pearl Jam
3/5
117/1089
so i do recognise Even Flow from guitar hero and i do quite like it, it has the reverb-y space-y sound i enjoy in this type of rock music
overall, this was a pretty decent rock project, it felt of it’s time in a positive, nostalgic way. well performed and created.
the standouts for me were: Even Flow, Black, Release, Jeremy and Garden
i’m feeling a solid to high 3 stars or 68/100
Aerosmith
3/5
118/1089
“masturbating with a noose, now someone’s kicking out the chair” is an INSANE lyric
the epitome of 80s american trucker rock. it was a good project, didn’t overstay it’s welcome and had a few that stood out to me: Young Lust, Monkey On My Back, What It Takes
59/100
David Bowie
4/5
119/1089
really quite enjoyed this record, in some ways it might even be my favourite of the 3 bowie’s i’ve heard so far (This, The Next Day and Hunky Dory)
I really like having instrumental tracks in albums in the same way i love intros and interludes, my one criticism on this front is that having 3 different tracks like this with no vocals back to back was a bit much and made me lose focus a little
faves: Beauty and the Beast, Sense of Doubt, Heroes, The Secret Life of Arabia
75/100
Judas Priest
3/5
120/1089
a solid heavy metal project. I could see this rating a little higher on a revisit just because i’m feeling a little fatigued on rock/metal (or adjacent) albums on this project.
Breaking the Law is the easy standout and is really good, i also like The Rage. I don’t think there’s necessarily a weak spot here which is cool, it’s just a genre that i’m not super enthused by, so there’s a bit of a limit to my appreciation
58/100
Jeff Buckley
5/5
121/1089
one song in and i REALLY like his voice, and kind of distant/dreamy production on the instruments is captivating
hearing some Neighbourhood/Turnstile precursor in So Real, vocal style and vocal production-wise
ooh wow this rendition of Hallelujah… I’m sure i’ve heard parts of it before but hearing it in full is something else
Corpus Christi Carol into Eternal Life was great. This whole project has felt so special, i’m not sure what more i can add. he was so laser-focused on his sound, there’s variety in vocal and style but it still all fits together so smoothly and i can see this album growing on me even more
Lilac Wire and Corpus… were the omly songs i didn’t save but even then they were really good inclusions
faves: Mojo Pin, Eternal Life, Lover Upu Should’ve Come Over, Grace, Last Goodbye
93/100
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
122/1089
This album was so soulful. very much a joy to listen through. I think proper appreciation would come with some more listens but for now it was good.
faves: Love to the People, Blue Monday People, Hard Times
64/100
Metallica
3/5
123/1089
This genre just generally isn’t for me. I find the vocal and lyric style off-putting and contributes to the fatigue i get after listening to too much metal/hard rock. However I can appreciate the skill and the expression in the instrument playing, To Live Is To Die is actually my favourite song of the project and has no vocals. Of the 2 Metallica albums I’ve heard, i definitely preferred S&M
So overall i can see the appeal objectively, and am glad i’ve listened to it, it’s just confirmed that this is not my taste.
59/100
Jerry Lee Lewis
1/5
124/1089
at least it was short…
i just have no interest in this style of music, he has charisma, some of these songs are very recognisable but i’m not sure i “needed” to listen to this one
not to mention the kind of guy he was…
9/100
Tina Turner
4/5
125/1089
This is a pretty solid album. Very 80s and a dated but i think it airs just on the good side of dated/nostalgic. she has such a strong presence and it’s an enjoyable project that doesn’t feel it’s length.
faves: When I Was Young, Steel Claw, I Can’t Stand The Rain, Private Dancer, What’s Love Got To Do With It
70/100
Beatles
3/5
126/1089
Naturally this is a pretty good album, it has no standout bad tracks and even as someone who’s not into the Beatles, it was enjoyable. Here Comes The Sun, Come Together, Because, I Want You and Sun King were my favourites.
I quite like the medley and the way it keeps the pace moving in the second half.
a high 3 stars for me 69/100
Q-Tip
5/5
127/1089
A really enjoyable 00s hip-hop album. It’s very emblematic of it’s time and such an easy listen. The groovy nature of the music and the way Q-Tip flows over it meshes so well and there are some very well integrated features. There aren’t any weak links
faves: Move, WeFight/WeLove, Johnny Is Dead, Believe, Getting Up
84/100
Gang Of Four
3/5
128/1089
a solid punk album. It was a good listen that I enjoyed enough but i don’t necessarily need to listen again. I think it would have sat better with me if it were 10 mins or so shorter.
60/100
Siouxsie And The Banshees
4/5
129/1089
one song in and i’m cautiously optimistic that this is post punk made for me. Love Siouxsie’s voice and the strummy guitar
This was a great project, not a single miss for me. The feel and sound etc was all very well executed and i’ll def be returning to this one. Something *just* held it back from 5 stars for now, not sure what but i could see it growing with more listens
faves: Spellbound, Into The Light, Fireworks, Monitor, Sin In My Heart
79/100
Talvin Singh
4/5
130/1089
Based on title, cover, and artist name alone, i think this’ll be right up my street
and the first song alone is giving me exactly what i was expecting/hoping! the dramatic set of violins that come in at the 8 minute mark are stunning
Overall, i really enjoyed this album, I love this type of cusp-of-the-millennium, enlightened ethno-futuristic electronic music. The combination of traditional Indian elements with contemporary European dance music is so enchanting to me.
I can definitely see this becoming part of my background chill music rotation.
faves: Butterfly, Eclipse, Light, Traveller, Sutrix, Vikram the Vampire, OK
79/100
Hawkwind
3/5
131/1089
2 hours… here we go i guess…
Down Through The Night was pretty good but then followed up by some borderline-pompous spoken word
overall, this was a fine psychedelic rock album, nothing stood out as being particularly bad to me, except from maybe the spoken word sections which just felt pretty naff.
faves Down Through the Night, Seven by Seven, You Shouldn’t Do That
54/100
David Bowie
3/5
132/1089
This was a good album quality-wise, as i’d expect from Bowie. However, it just didn’t really grab me unlike the others i’ve listened to. Maybe i need more time between Bowie albums in this project to be able to better appreciate one like this one which is a bit more understated imo
fave: Right
63/100
Kraftwerk
3/5
133/1089
seeing that this came out in 1978 is kinda wild, it sounds very ahead of it’s time and it has some moments i really like and if it was fine-tuned a bit more to be like those moments it’d be an easy 4 stars. it really sounds like it could have been the soundtrack to a metroid or similar game.
However, it plods a little too much for me, often the songs don’t seem to have a clear progression or intention and end up being the same string of beeps and boops repeated for too long.
I do wish that the link on the album page of this generator would take you to the original German version because I’d have listened to that one if it had occurred to me that the link might not prioritise the original language
faves: Metropolis, The Model
65/100
A Tribe Called Quest
5/5
134/1089
There were so many references/realisations in this project…
It’s still bizarre to hear Donald Trump references pre-2016, especially when they also reference “Fake News”. It’s also nice that this project has worked out the way it has so that i understand the context of the Afrika Bombaataa, Duke Ellington, and The Message name drops. Also had no idea that “Rah Rah Dungeon Dragon” wasn’t a Nicki Minaj original…
all that out the way, this was a really fun and enjoyable project. The flows were smooth and meshed together but also felt distinct. The production was great as well as the lyricism just overall it all worked so well for me.
i think it’s 5 star-cusper, which could solidify more with further listens
faves: Excursions, Buggin’ Out, What?, Scenario, Skypager, Jazz (We Got)
82/100
The Undertones
1/5
135/1089
this genre of music just isn’t a bit of me, lyrically, instrumentally or vocally…
Under The Boardwalk in particular was quite annoying
i appreciate that the songs are mostly shorter and to the point, Wednesday Week is the most bearable along with What’s With Terry?
18/100
Coldplay
4/5
136/1089
really solid record from coldplay which shouldn’t be a surprise but it is a little nevertheless based on some biases i guess
faves: Don’t Panic, Spies, Yellow, High Speed, Everything’s Not Lost
75/100
Lupe Fiasco
3/5
137/1089
a decent hip hop record, i enjoyed listening to it, quite low key for the most part, it could’ve used a couple more stand out moments for me personally but it’s an easy listen that i could see myself coming back to occasionally
faves: Kick, Push, Daydreamin’, Pressure, Hurt Me Soul, He Say She Say
65/100
The Beta Band
3/5
138/1089
absolutely awful album cover…
the music itself it okay, a bit too one-note for me overall but has some good moments such as: Gone and Life
it was a fine listen but i was hoping for a bit more
55/100
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
139/1089
a nice, funky album. could see myself returning to this on the odd occasion as reading/working music. Also fun to recognise “thank you for lettin’ me be myself…” from watching the Scooby Doo movie as a kid
faves: Africa Talks To You, Thank You for Talkin’ to Me, Africa, Runnin’ Away
63/100
Coldplay
5/5
140/1089
Clocks is still such a stunning song, one of the most euphoric songs ever made imo and is kind of exemplary of Coldplay’s best
i’ve now had both Coldplay albums on this list within this last week and even though i already knew i love some of their singles (particularly from Mylo Xyloto and Head full of Dreams), i think i’m realising i like them more than i thought
this was a really good album, i’ll def be returning
faves: Politik, In My Place, Clocks, Daylight, Warning Sign, A Rush of Blood to the Head
83/100
Doves
4/5
141/1089
really enjoyed that it started off with a mostly instrumental song. Just a solid guitar-led indie album, very vibes-based and reminiscent of other peers but good
faves: Firesuite, Break Me Gently, Sea Song, Melody Calls, Catch The Sun, The Cedar Room, A House
72/100
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
142/1089
got this pretty quickly after the other ATCQ album on here and it’s also pretty good! I think it took longer for me to get into and might need more listens than the last one for me to properly appreciate it but i liked it a lot, it was a good listen
faves: Go Ahead In the Rain, Description of a Fool, Can I Kick It?, Bonita Applebum, Public Enemy
75/100
OutKast
5/5
143/1089
Opening tracks are so strong, perhaps this double album won’t feel drawn out??
the squelchy sound in Bust really doesn’t work for me but i really like the song otherwise
Tomb of the Boom feels SO influential, i hear a lot of different modern rap elements in here, in addition to the Epic Rap Battles of History template
This double album was a LOT but it was great, it didn’t really feel it’s length and had a lot of fun and interesting elements that kept it flowing smoothly
faves: Ghettomusick, Spread, Hey Ya!, Prototype, Dracula’s Wedding, Happy Valentine’s Day, Take Off Your Cool, The Way You Move, She Lives in My Lap, Church, The Rooster, War, Busy, Unhappy, Reset, Love Hater
the Love Below interpretation of My Favourite Things is also pretty cool
84/100
The Monks
1/5
144/1089
Bizarrely, not only are most of the tracks not on Spotify but 2 of the 4 that are (I hate you and Complication) are random royalty free youtube ad tracks
After finding the songs on Youtube i can safely say, this music is not for me, i find this style quite irritating personally. the impact at the time etc i’m sure was cool but it’s the sort of thumpy punk-ish rock sound from this era that i just don’t care for
Love Came Tumblin’ Down was probably my favourite if i had to choose
15/100
Guided By Voices
2/5
145/1089
a fine lofi rock/indie album, i kinda like the whole “lots of short songs format” nothing overstayed it’s welcome. However, nothing really GRABBED me, some parts were a bit unpleasant and then there’s the random gay slur…
faves: A Salty Salute, Striped White Jets, Blimps Go 90
33/100
The Darkness
3/5
146/1089
I Believe in a Thing Called Love is iconic and i quite liked Love is Only a Feeling but otherwise I’m quite lukewarm on this one. It was decent but i was hoping for more based on my knowledge of IBIATCL
59/100
Parliament
3/5
147/1089
a very fun and funky project, such an easy listen. a good example of what i’m doing this project to find
faves: Mothership Connection, Unfunky UFO
68/100
Big Star
2/5
148/1089
Went by the version of the album on AOTY.com rather than Spotify so had to search for it through Youtube which is a pain.
it’s a completely fine meh album. At times it feels very Beatles-wannabe. The production/recording sound quality is pretty rough even for it’s time, very noticeably in Kanga Roo. This definitely falls a bit more in the “didn’t need to hear” category but not every album or style is gonna hit for me
fave: O, Dana
23/100
Aimee Mann
4/5
149/1089
definitely giving me a pop-rock Weyes Blood vibe which i enjoy quite a bit. An album I’ve had a good time listening to and will definitely come back to at some point
faves: I’ve Had It, Way Back When, I Could Hurt You Now, Say Anything, Stupid Thing, Could’ve Been Anyone, Fifty Years After The Fair
79/100
ZZ Top
3/5
150/1089
A lot better than Tres Hombres i think, that one didn’t stick for me at ALL
faves: Gimme All Your Lovin’, Sharp Dressed Man, Legs
60/100
Syd Barrett
1/5
151/1089
if the first track is anything to go by… this will be a struggle for me i fear.
This was a hard listen, just really not a fan of this style of production, vocal or lyricism
Golden Hair *almost* made it not a complete bust for me but it still was missing something. Love You and If It’s In You are particularly bad standouts imo
15/100
Sepultura
2/5
152/1089
i’m just not a metal fan really in general and thrash metal is no more accessible…
That said i did enjoy some of the music, mainly bits with no vocals because the kind of vocal on this album just doesn’t resonate with me.
faves: Desperate Cry (scott burns mix + original), C.I.U.
47/100
Dinosaur Jr.
4/5
153/1089
okayy some of this is pretty enjoyable, this is the type of indie ish rock that’s more my speed. It does get a bit too noisy for me at times and i don’t always love the vocal but otherwise, i do like this sort of garage-y rock
Poledo is definitely the most interesting track on the album. not sure if i’d want more of the album to sound like that or if i like that it stands out so much. i would have liked it to continue the sound of the first minute for longer though
Just Like Heaven is a solid final track
faves: Poledo, Just Like Heaven, Sludgefeast, In a Jar, The Lung
70/100
The Stooges
3/5
154/1089
i liked Search & Destroy…
after that it felt like it plateaued and became a bit more generic glam rock. it was decent, Iggy has the presence for it, just musically not my fave.
59/100
XTC
2/5
155/1089
an aggresively *fine* album. didn’t feel super original but it had it’s moments and wasn’t “bad” but just didn’t really connect much
faves: Dying, Sacrificial Bonfire, That’s Really Super, Supergirl
48/100
R.E.M.
2/5
156/1089
i had heard of REM before but subconsciously I had thought they were more metal/rock-y rather than sort of folk/indie ish
ofc I know Everybody Hurts so it was nice to hear where that came from
are REM “fake moon landing” truthers??
I liked Try Not To Breathe and Monty Got A Raw Deal but otherwise I wasn’t particularly enthused by this project. it was alright just not really part of my interests
apparently there are 3 more REM albums on this project so hopefully they’re more my speed
47/100
Solomon Burke
3/5
157/1089
instantly recognisable opening track
a really nice listen, not something i see myself going back to really but it was just good vibes, good voice, good music. an enjoyable half hour
faves: Cry To Me, Goodbye Baby
55/100
CHIC
5/5
158/1089
just iconic, I knew I Want Your Love, Le Freak and Chic Cheer already and the other tracks held up to that and created a really consistent, fun and timeless-sounding disco record
I Want Your Love is a contender for one of the best songs ever imo, it’s just amazing. Other than the 3 mentioned, i also added Sometimes You Win, At Last I Am Free and (Funny) Bone
83/100
Dwight Yoakam
1/5
159/1089
i’m already biased against this kind of country and here he goes threatening to kill his SO oof
8/100
Various Artists
2/5
160/1089 (xmas day 2025)
i mean, nice xmas classics but rating a seasonal album/compilation like this is always kinda awkward bc ofc i like the songs but only in a specific context for a specific period of time…
That said, the songs DO hold up and are pretty timeless
Norah Jones
3/5
161/1089
5 seconds into the first track… “oooh THAT’S Norah Jones”, nice and chill 00s singer-songwriter vibe
it was a nice album, quite good movie-soundtrack-esque bg music. I think it would’ve been greatly elevated if 1 or 2 of the track were more uptempo and varied because it did kind of stay at the same level for the whole runtime.
faves: Nightingale, Shoot The Moon, I’ve Got To See You Again, Feelin’ The Same Way, Don’t Know Why
60/100
The Flaming Lips
4/5
162/1089
first track was a really good and surprising introduction. Sympathy 3000-21 was beautiful too
this was a good listen and i will definitely return to it and can see it growing even more on me
faves: It’s Summertime, All We Have Is Now, Approaching…, In the Morning of the Magicians, Fight Test, Yoshimi Part 1
73/100
The Doors
3/5
163/1089
Having not loved LA Woman, the first few tracks had me concerned that this would be the same, however the track run from Ship of Fools to Indian Summer was pretty enjoyable and a welcome change
61/100
Public Enemy
2/5
164/1089
a cool hip hop project. very of it’s time but not in a bad way at all. A lot of it did end up sounding quite similar, based on the repeated samples at least.
faves: Caught, Can We Get A Witness?, She Watch Channel Zero?!, Night Of The Living Baseheads
49/100
Joan Armatrading
3/5
165/1089
immediately love her vocal tone and style. This album was a delight to listen to and had some definite highlights
faves: Like Fire, Down To Zero, People, Tall In The Saddle, Somebody Who Loves You
67/100