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1970s
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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
|
5 | 2.91 | +2.09 |
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Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
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5 | 3.07 | +1.93 |
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Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
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5 | 3.15 | +1.85 |
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Dub Housing
Pere Ubu
|
4 | 2.35 | +1.65 |
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Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
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4 | 2.38 | +1.62 |
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Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
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5 | 3.47 | +1.53 |
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The Modern Dance
Pere Ubu
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4 | 2.48 | +1.52 |
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Ramones
Ramones
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5 | 3.58 | +1.42 |
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Fear and Whiskey
Mekons
|
4 | 2.6 | +1.4 |
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
|
5 | 3.61 | +1.39 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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21
Adele
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2 | 3.69 | -1.69 |
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Van Halen
Van Halen
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2 | 3.63 | -1.63 |
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Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
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3 | 4.46 | -1.46 |
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Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
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2 | 3.03 | -1.03 |
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Electric
The Cult
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2 | 3.02 | -1.02 |
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Dog Man Star
Suede
|
2 | 3 | -1 |
Artists
Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Dylan | 5 | 4.6 |
5-Star Albums (13)
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Suede
2/5
Didn't like them at the time, this listen hasn't change that.
Nothing stands out except Maybe This Hollywood Life. Sub-Bowie, identity-less dull pastiche. What I have heard of Butler's other work is more interesting than this.
2
Head before? No
Owned: No 0/1001, 0/1
Will I get? No
Recommend: No
1 likes
Bob Dylan
5/5
Dylan's best 70's album. Tangled up in Blue may be his best song. Each track is great, showcasing a renewed lyrical strength and a mostly stripped back instrumentation. I even like the much maligned Lily, rosemary and the Jack of hearts! The only thing better (to me) is the original 1974 test pressing.
5
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes 1/1001, 1/3 (33%)
Will I get? Have several copies already!
Recommend: Yes
1 likes
Wu-Tang Clan
5/5
Total classic. So many bangers, still sounds so vital, clever and funny today.
Easy 5
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes. 3/1001, 3/14 (21%)
Will I get? Already have
Recommend: Yes
1 likes
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Suede
2/5
Didn't like them at the time, this listen hasn't change that.
Nothing stands out except Maybe This Hollywood Life. Sub-Bowie, identity-less dull pastiche. What I have heard of Butler's other work is more interesting than this.
2
Head before? No
Owned: No 0/1001, 0/1
Will I get? No
Recommend: No
Michael Jackson
3/5
First 2 tracks are obviously great. Disco classics. The rest is pleasant enough. Loses some steam on Side 2. Can hear the formation of a lot of Jackson's sound for the next decade.
3.5
Heard before? Not really, 2 of the singles
Owned: No 0/1001, 0/2
Will I get? No
Recommend: Sure
Bob Dylan
5/5
Dylan's best 70's album. Tangled up in Blue may be his best song. Each track is great, showcasing a renewed lyrical strength and a mostly stripped back instrumentation. I even like the much maligned Lily, rosemary and the Jack of hearts! The only thing better (to me) is the original 1974 test pressing.
5
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes 1/1001, 1/3 (33%)
Will I get? Have several copies already!
Recommend: Yes
Fugees
3/5
Somewhat dated, Hill is the star obviously.
3/5
Heard before? Just the singles
Owned: No 1/1001, 1/4 (25%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: No
Meat Loaf
4/5
Works great as straight up hard rock, or as hard rock parody. 7 songs, 4 bangers. A fun album for sure.
4/5
Heard before? Just the singles
Owned: No. 1/1001, 1/5 (20%)
Will I get? Maybe
Recommend: Yes
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
I have heard other Mayfield albums, of course, this is a bit more laid back album, less pulsating bombastic. Solid funk. So in Love is a standout. Seems good but maybe not essential Mayfield.
3.5 - rounded up
Heard before? No
Owned: No. 1/1001, 1/6 (16%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: Sure
The Doors
3/5
There was a time I listened to the doors, mostly their first album. This has a nice balance of blues, rock, and balladry. The best album I have heard of theirs Let down by the side 2.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? A couple of songs
Owned: No. 1/1001, 1/7 (14%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: Sure
Steve Winwood
2/5
I know the name, but I'm not sure I've ever heard any Steve Winwood. You definitely know, you are in the 80's from the first note. Something about the cleanliness of the sounds I don't like, but that could be my own 80 bias even though this is only 1980. Reminds of Peter Gabriel, but maybe it should be the other way around.
2.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No. 1/1001, 1/8 (12.5%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: No
Björk
4/5
Not sure how I missed this album. Selma's songs was the last album I listened to by Bjork, was a big fan of her previous 3 albums. I was even listening to Matmos at the time. Anyway this is a fantastic album, flows really well, maybe lacks a peak, but great beats and lyrics, and her voice of course!
4
Heard before? Not really
Owned: No. 1/1001, 1/9 (11%)
Will I get? Yes (1/9)
Recommend: Sure
OutKast
3/5
I remember when this was everywhere. The singles definitely stand out. Like most double albums it seems bloated. This one I will need to return to.
3/5
Heard before? The singles
Owned: No. 1/1001, 1/10 (10%)
Will I get? No
Recommend:
Orbital
4/5
Starts with Worf, so already a winner. Can sound a little dated and a little unvaried, but still plenty of solid beats and rhythms. First Orbital album is better though.
3.5 - rounded up
Heard before? Yes, a long time ago
Owned: No. 1/1001, 1/11 (8.5%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: Sure
The Stooges
4/5
Not a Stooges album I have or have heard before. More consistent than some of their others, lacks some of the highs though. The sax brings side 2 to another level!
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? No
Owned: No. 1/1001, 1/12 (8%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: Sure
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Starts with an absolute classic! Country tinged tracks, blues, rock and roll, the Stones different sounds are all here, some are not exactly timeless, but a very solid album!
4
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes. 2/1001, 2/13 (15%)
Will I get? Already have
Recommend: Sure
Wu-Tang Clan
5/5
Total classic. So many bangers, still sounds so vital, clever and funny today.
Easy 5
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes. 3/1001, 3/14 (21%)
Will I get? Already have
Recommend: Yes
The Strokes
5/5
Absolute classic. Pretty much a no skips.
Easy 5
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes. 4/1001, 4/15 (26%)
Will I get? Already have
Recommend: Yes
The Undertones
3/5
Had heard a couple of songs from this. Its great short hooky poppy rock.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No. 4/1001, 4/16 (25%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: Maybe
Van Halen
2/5
Not terrible familiar with Van Halen. Not a good first impression. Hard to get past the banality of the lyrics. There is a guitar solo as a track which is interesting.
2.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No. 4/1001, 4/17 (23%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: No
Ramones
5/5
Absolute classic, banger after banger!
4.5 rounded up
Heard before? Yes
Owned: No. 5/1001, 5/18 (27%)
Will I get? Already have
Recommend: Yes
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
3/5
Not familiar with his solo work. So this was a first. Starts strong especially Bomba and Visions of You. Liked it more than I thought I would.
3.5 rounded down.
Heard before? No
Owned: No. 5/1001, 5/19 (26%)
Will I get? Maybe
Recommend: No
The Birthday Party
3/5
Not familiar with pre-Bad Seeds Nick Cave. I like the sound of these songs, like a punk Tom Waits.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No. 5/1001, 5/20 (25%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: No
Buena Vista Social Club
4/5
Have heard this before and I really enjoy, of course do not much about this type of music, but this seems like the real thing!
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes, 6/1001, 6/21 (28%)
Will I get? Already have
Recommend: Yes
Johnny Cash
4/5
Have heard this before but not in a long time. Funny, lively versions. The crowd sure love murder!
4
Heard before? Yes
Owned: No, 6/1001, 6/22 (27%)
Will I get? Maybe
Recommend: Yes
Adele
2/5
Not something I would seek out. Perfectly fine album. Mostly bland tracks though.
2.5 rounded down
Heard before? The singles
Owned: No, 6/1001, 6/23 (26%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: No
Radiohead
4/5
Lesser Radiohead, maybe, but still a favourite of mine. Loved it at the time, but did think it could drop a couple of tracks.
4.5 rounded down
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes, 7/1001, 7/24 (29%)
Will I get? Already have
Recommend: Yes
The Undertones
4/5
Another Undertones, interesting. Solid punk, some great standout tracks, but its already 1979. Post punk is already thriving. It's got Teenage Kicks and here comes the summer!
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? Some songs
Owned: No, 7/1001, 7/25 (28%)
Will I get? Already have
Recommend: Yes
Faith No More
3/5
Knew a couple of songs but that was it. A band I was never into so this is a first. Sort of refreshing mix of sounds.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No, 7/1001, 7/26 (26%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: Sure
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
3/5
Something always so American about this guy that never translated for me. Gave it a chance, nothing particularly stands out.
2.5 rounded up
Heard before? No
Owned: No, 7/1001, 7/27 (25%)
Will I get?
Recommend:
Solomon Burke
4/5
Never heard of Solomon Burke before, which does seem odd. Amazing voice, somewhat standard soul/rock sound but thoroughly enjoyable album. I like it!
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? No
Owned: No, 7/1001, 7/28 (25%)
Will I get? Maybe
Recommend: Sure
Ice Cube
3/5
Aware of Ice Cube, not this album though. Like a lot of 90s albums, a bit overstuffed but flows well. Has that early 90s sound, which has its positives and negatives.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No. 7/1001, 7/29 (24%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: Sure
Laura Nyro
3/5
Only know her name, and even then I think I was wrong about who she is. Pleasant enough 60s political/personal pop, I might be missing something though. Interested to check out her other albums.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No. 7/1001, 7/30 (23%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: Sure
Otis Redding
4/5
Fantastic album, such a great voice. Packed with classic after classic. What a voice!
4.5, rounded down.
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes. 8/1001, 8/31 (26%)
Will I get? Already own
Recommend: Yes
Pere Ubu
4/5
I did have this on MP3, didn't remember much about it though. Very interesting post-punk, sharp in many ways. Can hear the 80s punks lifting so much from this. First side is the stronger.
4
Heard before? Yes
Owned: No. 8/1001, 8/32 (25%)
Will I get? Yes
Recommend: Yes
Kate Bush
4/5
Had not heard this Kate Bush album before. Very interesting album, definitely needs a few more listens but I really enjoyed it. Her accent work raised an eyebrow!
Heard before? No
Owned: No. 8/1001, 8/33 (24%)
Will I get? Yes
Recommend: No sure
Doves
3/5
Did listen to this album at the time, and loved "There goes the fear", have not listened in years. Singles are still great, the rest not quite on this listen.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? The singles
Owned: No. 8/1001, 8/34 (23%)
Will I get? No
Recommend: Maybe
Neil Young
4/5
Neil Young's albums is a massive blind spot for me. So odd that I don't already have this.
Heard before? The singles
Owned: No. 8/1001, 8/35 (22%)
Will I get?
Recommend: Getting rid of this field. Don't see the point.
Snoop Dogg
3/5
Not bad, some great guests on this.
3.5 rounded down.
Heard before? The singles
Owned: No. 8/1001, 8/36 (22%)
Will I get? no
Fela Kuti
4/5
Not my favourite Kuti, but great track!
4
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes. 9/1001, 9/37 (24%)
Will I get?
Green Day
3/5
Asked Santa to get me this album a long time ago. He never did, so I have never forgiven them. I like the singles.
3
Heard before? Yes, the singles
Owned: Yes. /91001, 9/38 (23%)
Will I get?
Abdullah Ibrahim
3/5
The first album I have know absolutely nothing about. Pleasant enough Jazz.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Nothing
Owned: Yes. 9/1001, 9/39 (23%)
Will I get? No
Paul Weller
3/5
Definitely some good stuff here, but overall a little dull.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Just the singles
Owned: Yes. 9/1001, 9/40 (22%)
Will I get? No
U2
4/5
Another large blind spot, only really aware of their singles. The podcast 'Are u talking U2 to me' helped open my mind about them. This album starts really strong, really crisp sound to everything. Some weaker songs but more enjoyable than I thought!
4
Heard before? Just the singles
Owned: Yes. 8/1001, 9/41 (21%)
Will I get? Maybe
Funkadelic
4/5
Had a low quality MP3 version of this, a long time ago. Always did like. Funky, lively, rocking, groovy, all that stuff!
Heard before? Yes
Owned: No. 9/1001, 9/42 (23%)
Will I get? Yes
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
4/5
An album I bought recently, very cool. Take five is the best track by quite a bit!
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes. 10/1001, 10/43 (23%)
Will I get? Already have
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Another album I bought recently.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes. 11/1001, 11/44 (25%)
Will I get? Already have
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
Some great tracks on this, a couple that never seem to take off.
3.5 rounded up 4
Heard before? Yes, some songs
Owned: Yes. 11/1001, 11/45 (24%)
Will I get? Yes
Anthrax
3/5
Not familiar at all with Anthrax. Fun album, cool fast riffs, dumb lyrics.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No 11/1001, 11/46 (23%)
Will I get? Yes
Carole King
3/5
Heard some of these songs, doesn't quite spark with me. Some tracks sound flat. Gilmore Girls though!
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No 11/1001, 11/47 (23%)
Will I get? No
Bob Dylan
4/5
Amazing comeback album from Dylan. Possibly a couple tracks too long, but the quality of the better ones makes up for it! Such a shame Dylan doesn't let others produce his albums anymore.
4
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes 12/1001, 12/48 (25%)
Will I get? Already have!
Judas Priest
3/5
Hadn't heard this before, still struggling with early metal. Spinal Tap may have ruined me.
3
Heard before? No
Owned: Yes 12/1001, 12/49 (24%)
Will I get? No
Jurassic 5
3/5
Not familiar with this J5 album. Liked the group but was always disappointed by their albums. This is no exception.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Some
Owned: Yes 12/1001, 12/50 (24%)
Will I get? No
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
This definitely does not do it for me, I'm surprised. The music is too repetitive and too loud.
3
Heard before? Some
Owned: Yes 12/1001, 12/51 (23%)
Will I get? No
Bob Dylan
5/5
Absolute classic from Dylan. Like a rolling stone!
4.5 rounded up
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes 13/1001, 13/52 (25%)
Will I get? Already have
XTC
4/5
I own this, but may never have listened before! Cool bombastic pop,
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? Some
Owned: Yes 14/1001, 14/53 (26%)
Will I get? Already have
Pere Ubu
4/5
I have heard before, and do think I prefer their previous album but this is still good. But does not deserve its very low rating on this site! Interesting post punk noise.
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? Some
Owned: No 14/1001, 14/54 (25%)
Will I get? Maybe
k.d. lang
3/5
Not familiar with this album, not too familiar with country especially 80s American style. Interesting voice, music not so much.
2.5 rounded up
Heard before? No
Owned: No 14/1001, 14/55 (25%)
Will I get? No
Rage Against The Machine
4/5
An album I haven't listened to in 25 years! Still mostly good, tracks might be slightly too long.
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? Yes - used to have
Owned: No 14/1001, 14/56 (25%)
Will I get? No
Kraftwerk
4/5
Amazing album. Kraftwerk were on a major role! 6 tracks, all bangers.
4.5 rounded down
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes 15/1001, 15/57 (26%)
Will I get? Already have
Bee Gees
3/5
Haven't heard any tracks on this. Strong Beatles, the Band, Walker Brothers sounds here. Doesn't sound particularly original but there is something interesting here.
3
Heard before? No
Owned: No 15/1001, 15/58 (26%)
Will I get? Maybe
Joy Division
5/5
Amazing album, not a bad track. Dark, powerful, hypnotic post punk.
4.5 rounded up
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes 16/1001, 16/59 (27%)
Will I get? Have several versions
The Triffids
2/5
Tagged as jangle pop, but doesn't sound like it to me. It does sound like the 80s. The lyrics are terrible so they sure stand out.
2
Heard before? Nope
Owned: Yes 16/1001, 16/60 (26%)
Will I get? Nope
The Saints
4/5
Pleasant surprise, only knew the name. Some weaker tracks, but sounds more expansive than a lot of punk from the same time.
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? Nope
Owned: No 16/1001, 16/61 (26%)
Will I get? I think so
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Not his fault, let's get it on became a lazy movie/tv reference. Song still holds up! A bit of sameness to the tracks and a slightness to the album.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Some
Owned: No 16/1001, 16/62 (25%)
Will I get? Probably not
AC/DC
3/5
hmm another 70s hard rock album that doesn't do it for me.
3
Heard before? 1 song
Owned: No 16/1001, 16/63 (25%)
Will I get? No
Orange Juice
4/5
Starts great! Stays mostly cool, some 80s nonsense here and there, but solid.
4
Heard before? 1 song
Owned: No 16/1001, 16/64 (25%)
Will I get? Yes
Butthole Surfers
4/5
Savage album, proper 80s mashup of different genres. refreshingly crazy
4
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes 17/1001, 17/65 (26%)
Will I get? Yes
Ray Charles
3/5
Heard some of the tracks before, big late-50s pop.
I imagine there is a better Charles album out there.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Yes
Owned: No 17/1001, 17/66 (25%)
Will I get? No
Barry Adamson
3/5
Not quiet what I was expecting. Interesting pieces, I prefer the more ambient ones, oddly not quite cinematic to me. I do like it though. Will check out more of his work.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No 17/1001, 17/67 (25%)
Will I get? No
Michael Jackson
3/5
First time actually listening to the entire album. First impressions are it sounds bad. Not really, way more interesting sounding than I remember as a kid. The artificial of the keyboards and the beats do become grating as it goes on.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Yes the many singles
Owned: No 17/1001, 17/68 (25%)
Will I get? No
The Dictators
3/5
Slower, duller, new york dolls-ish?, something missing. For punk, what came before and what came after was better, so this proto-punk is odd.
2.5 rounded up
Heard before? No
Owned: No 17/1001, 17/69 (24%)
Will I get? No
Lorde
3/5
The most modern album so far, and I thought this post dates the book, so confusing. Starts strong, soon becomes pretty but banal. Lyrics are bad.
3
Heard before? Some
Owned: No 17/1001, 17/70 (24%)
Will I get? No
The Who
3/5
hmm, 2 great songs, the rest less so. Not the best Who.
3
Heard before? Some songs
Owned: No 17/1001, 17/71 (23%)
Will I get? No
ZZ Top
3/5
70s and 80s "hard rock" is proving to be a genre that does very little for me. Although this one grew on me, but started to test my patience by the end.
2.5 rounded up
Heard before? Some songs
Owned: No 17/1001, 17/71 (23%)
Will I get? No
The Rolling Stones
3/5
A Stones albums I don't really know. Some good tracks, some generic blues filler. Horn section saves some of the blander tracks. There are better less bloated Stones albums.
3
Heard before? Some songs
Owned: No 17/1001, 17/73 (23%)
Will I get? No
Belle & Sebastian
4/5
The weakest of Belle and Sebastian's stellar 1996 to 1999 output, but still fantastic. So packed full of wit, charm, and earnestness. Only weaker by comparison probably.
4
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes 18/1001, 18/74 (24%)
Will I get? Already have
Iggy Pop
4/5
Great album, definitely grows on you. I did already have but has been some time since I listened. Seems to be a mostly Bowie creation according to the wiki, and Bowie was on an amazing streak. Iggy's vocals are great too.
4
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes 19/1001, 19/75 (25%)
Will I get? Already have
Pretenders
3/5
Heard the singles, the rest solid new wavey pop. I use solid too much is these little reviews, maybe decent is a better word. Sort of good, not great, but kind of bad too. I don't know.
2.5 rounded up
Heard before? The singles
Owned: No 19/1001, 19/76 (25%)
Will I get? Probably not
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3/5
A band I am always meant to check out. Never got a round to it. This is so so, couple of great tracks, some interminable jams.
2.5 rounded up
Heard before? The singles
Owned: No 19/1001, 19/77 (24%)
Will I get? Probably not
The Chemical Brothers
3/5
Have a couple of Chemical Brother albums, not this one though. I have heard it I think. As far as electronica/dance music goes, Big Beat ain't my thing. It is cool to hear the drum and bass some prominently though. They have released better than this.
3
Heard before? Maybe
Owned: No 19/1001, 19/78 (24%)
Will I get? No
Stevie Wonder
5/5
Fantastic album, Living for the city is a masterpiece. I sort of forgot how amazing this album is. Every track is great. My favourite Wonder.
5
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes 20/1001, 20/79 (25%)
Will I get? Already have
The Cure
3/5
I assume it is spotify, but this album sounds terrible in a way I don't think its supposed to. Flat and muddy mix. I'll have to seek out a better source. Much better Cure out there.
3
Heard before? Some
Owned: No 20/1001, 20/80 (25%)
Will I get? No
George Michael
3/5
Not something I would seek out, which is the reason for this exercise. Starts strong, never notices how much Freedom sounded like the Happy Mondays. The songs can go on a bit. Liked it more than I thought I would.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Singles
Owned: No 20/1001, 20/81 (24%)
Will I get? No
Wild Beasts
3/5
Another sort of modern entry, a band I have never heard from 2000s. Musically dull, hard to imagine there isn't better albums that could be picked from this time. Lyrically does offer a bit more interest.
2.5 rounded up
Heard before? No
Owned: No 20/1001, 20/82 (24%)
Will I get? No
Brian Eno
5/5
Art pop Eno was so fun. Brilliant album. Maybe 1 and a half duds on side b, but overall incredible.
4.5 rounded up
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes: 21/1001, 21/83 (24%)
Will I get? Already have several copies including a bootleg I bought in Spain :(
The White Stripes
3/5
Heard the first couple of albums, but just the singles after that. Never liked them much, but this is good, I like the variety. Still doesn't do much for me. By the end it is annoying.
3
Heard before? Singles
Owned: No: 21/1001, 21/84 (25%)
Will I get? No
Flamin' Groovies
2/5
Never heard of this band. My tolerance for 60s rock and roll is diminishing. Some interesting songs, the poppier ones I prefer. Otherwise bland.
2.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No: 21/1001, 21/85 (24%)
Will I get? No
Drive-By Truckers
2/5
I know the name, but that is about it. Hmm, a lot of tags on this one. I have no relationship to Southern rock, and enduring a double album was tough. I couldn't buy into the concept, these songs are just so boring.
2
Heard before? No
Owned: No: 21/1001, 21/86 (24%)
Will I get? No
U2
3/5
Second U2, another one I know the singles only. Bono is so loud in the mix! I think I was expecting more from the non-singles. Mysterious Ways is great and some others.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Singles
Owned: No: 21/1001, 21/87 (24%)
Will I get? No
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
I bought this a long time ago, haven't really relistened a lot. Punchy poppy smart.
4
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes: 22/1001, 22/88 (25%)
Will I get? Already have
Jeff Beck
3/5
A name I know, but that's about it. Rod Stewart I do know. I like the sound of the album, classic 60s. But then some of the originals are so standard they bore. The covers are better, and as an album seems cobbled together.
3
Heard before? No
Owned: No: 22/1001, 22/89 (24%)
Will I get? No
3/5
Have heard some War tracks, nothing on this album. Funk, soul, rock. It's good but doesn't move beyond that for me.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No: 22/1001, 22/90 (24%)
Will I get? No
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
A hendrix album I don't have and haven't heard much from. Might be my least favourite Hendrix, but that doesn't exactly mean much, it's still a great album but doesn't hit like the other two.
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? A couple of tracks
Owned: No: 22/1001, 22/91 (24%)
Will I get? Maybe
R.E.M.
4/5
Early REM has been on my radar to explore for a long time, never really got around to it. I know this is their first major label album so not quite the early period. I like it. Very strong album, might miss the more epic singles of their later period but this impressed me.
4
Heard before? A couple of tracks
Owned: No: 22/1001, 22/92 (23%)
Will I get? Maybe
Fatboy Slim
4/5
Big beat is not a favourite of mine, always loved Santa Cruz though. Listening today, oddly still sounds pretty fresh. Nice bit of variety on the sounds, but ends weakly.
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? A couple of tracks
Owned: No: 22/1001, 22/93 (23%)
Will I get? Maybe
The Smashing Pumpkins
5/5
Masterpiece, can not seperate form the mountain of nostalgia I have with this album, but it is track for track incredible!
5
Heard before? Oh yes
Owned: Yes: 23/1001, 23/94 (24%)
Will I get? Have multiple times
Bob Dylan
4/5
Dylan's second album, a huge improvement on the first. Some of his early classics are on this, a couple of not-so-interesting tracks too. Serious, surreal, love, and funny songs side by side.
4
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes: 24/1001, 24/95 (25%)
Will I get? Have multiple times
Roxy Music
4/5
Only aware of their singles really. A band I wanted to check out. Starts strong, 70s art pop sound is cool, then the bluesy tracks hits not so fresh. Loses me for a bit but I'm back by the end.
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? Some
Owned: No: 24/96 (25%)
Will I get? ?
The Sonics
3/5
Heard a couple of tracks before. Fun raw garage rock, the originals are quite good. The innovation is sounding fuzzy.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Some
Owned: No: 24/97 (25%)
Will I get? ?
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Another Rolling Stones album! Another one I don't have. I like this more than Exile. Great album.
4
Heard before? Some
Owned: No: 24/98 (24%)
Will I get? Yes
Elton John
3/5
I know who Elton John is, but I've never listened to an album so this is a first. Starts with a banger. After that, hmm. Why are the songs so long. Some interesting parts, but never rising above the first track.
3
Heard before? Some
Owned: No: 24/99 (24%)
Will I get?
Boards of Canada
5/5
I know it's random but my 100th album being one of my favourites is very cool! An absolute classic from start to finish! This album was the gateway to another world of music.
5
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes: 25/100 (25%)
Will I get? Already have!
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
A Hendrix album I do have, but still some tracks are mostly unfamiliar to me. Not sure I like the too jammy stuff, but that could be from over exposure to mediocre blues jams, particularly on this list. Anyway, still great if a little over-stuffed.
4.5 rounded down
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes: 26/101 (25%)
Will I get? Already have!
M.I.A.
4/5
I liked this a lot when it came out, haven't listened to it in a long time. This was all before the brain worm.
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes: 27/101 (26%)
Will I get? Already have!
Slade
3/5
Growing up in the 80s, Slade were a joke band. This changing that view, but still its seems a basic glam rock. Nothing stands out.
3
Heard before? 1 song
Owned: No: 27/103 (26%)
Will I get? No
Alice Cooper
3/5
I've heard of Cooper, nothing on this album except Mr Nice Guy. Immediately strong meh. I guess one thing about this whole task is the preceding album can have a big effect. Two mediocre glam rock albums in a row = ugh
2.5 rounded up
Heard before? 1 track
Owned: No: 27/104 (25%)
Will I get? No
The Stooges
4/5
I have this, I do remember being underwhelming by the Stooges. So time for a re-listen. Don't love the muddy mix but still packs a punch.
4
Heard before? Yes
Owned: No: 28/105 (26%)
Will I get? Maybe a better version
The Smiths
5/5
Another one I haven't listened to in a long time. Probably their best, maybe less fun than earlier albums but the music and lyrics are peak. Still holds up for me, will have to listen to more Smiths now.
4.5 rounded up
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes: 29/106 (27%)
Will I get? Maybe a better version
Billie Holiday
3/5
I have heard some Holiday songs before but don't know much. Hard to believe she was only 43 recording this, it is a voice of experience. How good it is, how reflective of her career, I have no idea really! But it drifts by pleasantly.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: Yes: 29/107 (27%)
Will I get? No
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
The most popular album on here. I know the singles, that's it. Starts bad. First 2 Buckingham tracks are misses for me. Although Go Your Own Way is the first song to get me tapping along. The Chain rocks for sure but the rest of side 2 is meh. Overall, 3 great tracks does not make the best album ever.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Some
Owned: Yes: 29/108 (26%)
Will I get? No
The Cult
2/5
Always thought the Cult were a goth band, I might never have actually heard them. Turns out they are just another dull rock band.
2.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No: 29/108 (26%)
Will I get? No
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3/5
Mostly dull standard 70s rock. American Girl is a great track though. At least the tracks are short!
2.5 rounded up
Heard before? A couple
Owned: No: 29/109 (26%)
Will I get? No
Songhoy Blues
4/5
It's always nice when this list veers away from the white anglo-americans males. Although most of the modernish picks I've encountered have not been great, this is pretty enjoyable.
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? No
Owned: No: 29/111 (23%)
Will I get? No
Little Richard
4/5
Of course would have heard a lot of these songs before but never as an album. I guess it's an historic album. Still sounds lively if a little flat, and samey.
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? No
Owned: No: 29/112 (25%)
Will I get? No
Solange
3/5
Funny how I think 9 years ago is modern. Decent modern soul sounding record, doesn't rise above anything I've heard. Nothing particularly stands out.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Some songs
Owned: No: 29/113 (25%)
Will I get? No
The KLF
3/5
Of course, I remember the KLF. Finding the actual album was a little tricky, it is s much better than the one on spotify. Hope people realise that! Something dated about a lot of early 90's dance, but this transcends that. Still though, not something I'm in a rush to hear again.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Some songs
Owned: No: 29/114 (25%)
Will I get? No
Talking Heads
4/5
Have a couple of talking heads albums, not this one. Very cool album. Maybe lacks a standout track or two. Oddly, take me to the river might be my least favourite track on the album.
4
Heard before? Some songs
Owned: No: 29/115 (25%)
Will I get? Yes
The White Stripes
4/5
I like this more than Elephant. Many bangers on here.
4
Heard before? Some songs
Owned: No: 29/116 (25%)
Will I get?
Tracy Chapman
3/5
This album has had a few revivals, so seems like it has constantly been playing in cafes for 30 years. Clearly good in terms of voice, lyrics, and guitar. Production is a bit too 80s for me and side 2 looses steam.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Most songs
Owned: No: 29/117 (24%)
Will I get? No
The Auteurs
4/5
Aware of the band, and some of their later stuff but that's it. Better than Suede, if that means much. I actually like it more as it goes. It just lacks a little something, hard to say what it is.
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? No
Owned: No: 29/118 (24%)
Will I get? Maybe
Lou Reed
4/5
Listened to this recently for the first time in years. A classic for sure, as good as early Velvets? Nope. Still though, exceptional.
4
Heard before? Yes
Owned: No: 30/119 (24%)
Will I get? Already have a couple
Mariah Carey
2/5
I assumed I would have heard some of these songs before, but I haven't. Definitely not what I was listening to in 1997. Giving it a chance. Songs are so long...90's r&b vibe, inane lyrics - butterflys and spreading wings, etc., inoffensive. Not for me.
2
Heard before? No
Owned: No: 30/120 (25%)
Will I get? No
Daft Punk
3/5
An album I bought at the time, I remember loving the singles but hitting skip a lot. With this listen, things have not changed. My dislike of house is probably greater now than it was back then. Probably my least favourite electronic music genre. Still, a couple of standout tracks make it worthwhile.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes: 31/121 (25%)
Will I get? No
Beatles
4/5
I don't think this is the best Beatles album, obviously great but quite a few lesser Beatles track here. Comparatively speaking. Still its much better than Fleetwood mac.
4.5 rounded down
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes: 32/122 (25%)
Will I get? No
Randy Newman
2/5
Never really got into Newman, this didn't help. Hard not to think Toy Story when I hear him.
2.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No: 32/123 (25%)
Will I get? No
The Hives
3/5
Hmm, a compilation. Seems against the rules. Lol. I remember these guys. Fun.
3
Heard before? A couple
Owned: No: 32/124 (25%)
Will I get? No
The Stooges
3/5
Another Stooges, don't think I have this one. A couple of absolute classics on here, some not so great stuff. We will fall is so bad.
Heard before? A couple
Owned: No: 32/125 (25%)
Will I get? No
AC/DC
3/5
Another AC/DC album. Dull 70s 'hard' rock but now it is the 80s. These lyrics... A couple of standout tracks, but the formula wears real thin.
2.5 rounded up
Heard before? A couple
Owned: No: 32/126 (25%)
Will I get? No
Turbonegro
3/5
A throwback to a sound that this list is making dislike immensely. At least it is a Norwegian band! And it's very listenable. The dumb lyrics are kind of endearing.
3
Heard before? A couple
Owned: No: 32/127 (25%)
Will I get? No
Mekons
4/5
An album I have wanted to listen to for a while. Immediately like it. This is the type of recommendation that excites me. Maybe doesn't quite reach a 4 score but will check the rest of their stuff. Has more character than the previous 5 picks
3.5 rounded up
Heard before? One song
Owned: No: 32/128 (25%)
Will I get? Maybe - will check out more of them
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
Have a couple of Simon and Garfunkel albums, not this one though. First side is interesting enough, when they give up on the concept for the side 2 it sounds very generic 60s pop.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? A few
Owned: No: 32/129 (24%)
Will I get? No
Black Sabbath
5/5
The only Sabbath I have. Starts very strong and stays strong, only hands of doom/rat salad dip in quality. Fantastic album.
4.5 rounded up
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes: 33/130 (25%)
Will I get? Already have
Suzanne Vega
3/5
A name I know, but not much else. She had a great voice and it turns out I have heard a few of these songs. Some better than others. A nice change from the norm of this list.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? A few
Owned: No: 33/131 (25%)
Will I get? No
The Kinks
4/5
Kinks had quite a run at the end of the 60s. This is a great album, plenty of great songs with memorable moments. Oddly, might have done with something a bit longer.
4.5 rounded down
Heard before? Yes
Owned: No: 34/132 (25%)
Will I get? Already have
Electric Light Orchestra
3/5
I do like some ELO, but this is a lot of ELO. A sameness runs through the double album. Still though, very pleasant and slightly less indulgent than your average double album. Maybe. The last 2 songs are particularly bad.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Some
Owned: No: 34/133 (25%)
Will I get? No
Metallica
3/5
Not a Metallica I have. Starts lacklustre, picks up on side B. One was a video and song I loved so much back in the early MTV days. Album does have a flat sound. Where's the bass?
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Some
Owned: No: 34/134 (25%)
Will I get? No
5/5
Obviously, an absolutely amazing record, but the pedant in me says this shouldn't be on the list. Lol. I'll get over it. Might be one of the albums I have listened to most. What an incredible document.
5
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes: 35/135 (25%)
Will I get? Already have, would love a vinyl reissue.
The Killers
3/5
Some banger singles for sure including the most overplayed song of the century. Always really liked Smile Like You Mean It.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? Yes
Owned: No: 35/136 (25%)
Will I get? No.
Joe Ely
3/5
One I definitely haven't heard before. Which is the point of this whole thing for me. Eh, seems fine. Inoffensive, clean. Can't compare it to much.
3
Heard before? No
Owned: No: 35/137 (25%)
Will I get? No.
Rufus Wainwright
2/5
A name I know but not much else. It is that kind of baraoque pop that occasionally veers into interesting, but never quite makes it. Like a radiohead pastiche in many places. Long album...
2.5 rounded down
Heard before? No
Owned: No: 35/138 (25%)
Will I get? No.