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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Neon Bible Arcade Fire	5	3.34	+1.66
Lost In The Dream The War On Drugs	5	3.39	+1.61
The Suburbs Arcade Fire	5	3.5	+1.5
Paul Simon Paul Simon	5	3.51	+1.49
Rust Never Sleeps Neil Young & Crazy Horse	5	3.52	+1.48
Electric Warrior T. Rex	5	3.54	+1.46
Shalimar Rahul Dev Burman	4	2.64	+1.36
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness The Smashing Pumpkins	5	3.67	+1.33
Californication Red Hot Chili Peppers	5	3.7	+1.3
KIWANUKA Michael Kiwanuka	5	3.74	+1.26

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
The Coral The Coral	1	3	-2
Better Living Through Chemistry Fatboy Slim	1	2.99	-1.99
Very Pet Shop Boys	1	2.94	-1.94
Kick Out The Jams (Live) MC5	1	2.92	-1.92
Darkdancer Les Rythmes Digitales	1	2.59	-1.59
Coat Of Many Colors Dolly Parton	2	3.42	-1.42
Locust Abortion Technician Butthole Surfers	1	2.39	-1.39
Stardust Willie Nelson	2	3.39	-1.39
Endtroducing..... DJ Shadow	2	3.35	-1.35
First Band On The Moon The Cardigans	2	3.29	-1.29

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Artist	Albums	Average
Arcade Fire	2	5
The Smashing Pumpkins	2	5

5-Star Albums (17)

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Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

The Smashing Pumpkins · 1 likes

5/5

Probably the most nostalgic album of all time for me and one I have been a fan of for 30 years.

1-Star Albums (6)

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Strange Cargo III

William Orbit

3/5

Loved the first track. Actually like the whole album as background music, or just for generating a specific vibe. Kind of old school techno feel, even bordering video game music, but in a good way.

More Songs About Buildings And Food

Talking Heads

4/5

Surf's Up

The Beach Boys

4/5

Really surprised by this one. Had not listened to much beach boys beyond Pet Sounds and couldn’t believe how evolved their sound was. Seemed very ahead of their time

The Velvet Underground & Nico

The Velvet Underground

4/5

Beauty And The Beat

The Go-Go's

3/5

Never knew the name of the group, but knew the hits. Enjoyed it more than I thought I would, but not sure how often I would come back to it

Bryter Layter

Nick Drake

4/5

Pink moon is one of my favorites, so I knew I would like this. Already knew a few songs off this one, but had never listened to the album all the way through. Really enjoyed it, still prefer the sparse and simple sound of Pink Moon, but this was a great listen

Darkdancer

Les Rythmes Digitales

1/5

Just didn’t do much for me. Sounded outdated and repetitive.

Happy Sad

Tim Buckley

3/5

Surprised I had never heard of this one. Definitely enjoyed, but would probably need multiple listens to really appreciate

Pretenders

3/5

Not a huge fan of the punk new wave, and this didn’t really change that for me. I liked some of it, but not sure how often I’d really listen to this

Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul

Otis Redding

4/5

Such a great album. Always liked Otis, but never listened to a full album. Could see myself putting this on regularly

Maggot Brain

Funkadelic

4/5

Had heard of funkadelic but did not know songs off the top of my head. Actually recognized a lot as I played this and also could hear the influence they had in Red Hot Chili Peppers. Great album!

Searching For The Young Soul Rebels

Dexys Midnight Runners

2/5

There was a lot to like about this album, but I could t quite get past the shiny vocals and repetitive horns. Maybe it will grow on me if I come back to it

Peggy Suicide

Julian Cope

3/5

This one was pretty good. It kinda went on for too long, but the variety of song styles kept it interesting. Glad to have heard this

All Things Must Pass

George Harrison

5/5

Still remember seeing this vinyl in my parents record collection and wanting to listen to it. Eventually bought my own copy and can definitely say it is my favorite of all the Beatles solo efforts. This re-listen affirmed that and maybe made me love it even more.

To Pimp A Butterfly

Kendrick Lamar

4/5

Dirt

Alice In Chains

4/5

Knew the hits of course, but never listened to the full album. It really sure why I never listened to this, I like all the artists that Alice In Chains is normally associated with. Really liked it, though a bit heavier than some of the other grunge I’m familiar with. Would definitely out it for a workout or to just blow off steam.

Peace Sells...But Who's Buying

Megadeth

2/5

I will admit, the guitar work is super impressive. Metal just isn’t my thing though, this is like WWE to me. Full of too much testosterone for its own good

Gentlemen

The Afghan Whigs

3/5

Alternative rock is my most familiar and listened to genre, so it is surprising I had never listened to this. I did like it, but seemed very middle of the road overall, either way a few standout tracks.

Horses

Patti Smith

4/5

Biggest surprise of the list so far. Really liked this one, and not sure why I hadn’t heard of it before. Will check out more of Patti smiths music for sure!

Tracy Chapman

3/5

3 stars for the voice alone. Did seem to be a little repetitive and too on the nose at times. I think this is actually a 3.5 if this allowed for half stars

Automatic For The People

R.E.M.

5/5

Every song was good, with some all time classics. Not sure why I’ve never really explored R.E.M. catalog, but I definitely will now!

Imagine

John Lennon

4/5

Another great solo album by a former Beatles member. Imagine is obviously a classic, also have always loved oh yoko. Still below “All things must pass” for my ranking of solo Beatles efforts, but still very good.

Coat Of Many Colors

Dolly Parton

2/5

Songs are pleasant enough, but I’ll probably never listen to Dolly regularly. I’d say this is a 2.5

Clube Da Esquina

Milton Nascimento

3/5

I’ve got to listen to this one again, since I was a little distracted. But really liked what I caught! 3 stars for now

Home Is Where The Music Is

Hugh Masekela

4/5

This one was so good! I think I might reach for it pretty often when I am looking for something instrumental or just to hit that certain vibe. Couldn’t believe how accessible and entertaining it was!

Get Behind Me Satan

The White Stripes

4/5

Always thought this album was lesser then some of the others in the White Stripes catalog, even though it was probably my most listened to. Coming back to it, I think it is just as strong. Has an epic first half, tapers off a little, but so good and listenable

Synchronicity

The Police

4/5

Already familiar with this one, but got even better with another listen!

Locust Abortion Technician

Butthole Surfers

1/5

I love the song pepper, but this album was the same as any other time I’ve tried to listen to their whole albums….i just can’t get into them. Repetitive and just kinda cringey

Shalimar

Rahul Dev Burman

4/5

Would have never ever listened or discovered this, but so glad I did! And now I kind of want to watch the movie…

Juju

Siouxsie And The Banshees

3/5

I think I liked the 1st half of the album more than the 2nd, but I also feel like this one might grow on me more. Especially if I’m in the right mindset/mood

Neon Bible

Arcade Fire

5/5

I was so hyped by this album when it came out and it did not disappoint. However I always felt it played a. bit of second fiddle to their first, and also that The Suburbs passed it. Coming back I actually think it fits perfectly in that trio and stand shoulder to shoulder

Shake Your Money Maker

The Black Crowes

4/5

Always loved their hits and just never put on a full album! Nothing super new or innovative, but just easy and fun! Solid overall

Chicago Transit Authority

Chicago

3/5

Didn’t realize Chicago was somewhat of a jam band. I did like this one, would probably skip some songs, but would listen again

Crazysexycool

TLC

3/5

I’ve always loved the hits from this one. Album as a whole is nothing groundbreaking to me, just very 90s. Solid overall, but I didn’t find a ton to come back to

Rust Never Sleeps

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

5/5

Somehow avoided this because of it being a live album. Honestly could t even tell, and what great album it is! Great tracks from beginning to end

Nebraska

Bruce Springsteen

4/5

Such a different side of Bruce Springsteen than I’ve heard before. Will come back to this one again

The Boatman's Call

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

2/5

I always get nick cave and tom waits mixed up for some reason. Surprised by the great vocals! But just kinda depressing and monotone overall. Maybe if I was in the right mood?

The Yes Album

Yes

4/5

I have tried yes before, but couldn’t get into it. Appreciate guitar work more and more though, and this album also seemed to be a better introduction then I’ve had before. Honestly want to dive into their whole catalog now. This is a 4.5

Born In The U.S.A.

Bruce Springsteen

4/5

So different from Nebraska, but still so good! Definitely gaining an appreciation for Bruce

Time Out

The Dave Brubeck Quartet

4/5

This is almost like the peanuts Christmas album, but for all seasons. So easy to listen to and could be out on at any time and enjoyed.

Let It Bleed

The Rolling Stones

5/5

Yea this is a classic. My favorite stones album next to exile on main street

First Band On The Moon

The Cardigans

2/5

The was pretty meh. Recognized the hit, but nothing else drew me in

Homework

Daft Punk

4/5

Always gets me bopping

Django Django

4/5

Surprised I missed that one having know the singles and being a big fan of alt-j. Pretty solid from beginning to end and definitely a nice variety

Achtung Baby

3/5

I like this one, feels like a cohesive album where the singles fit into it.

Music From Big Pink

The Band

3/5

I love the Band, but this album is hit or miss for me.

Better Living Through Chemistry

Fatboy Slim

1/5

I don’t think Fatboy slim understood music theory. Seems most of the songs had one repetitive chord progression that he got lucky finding, and then that was looped a thousand times to make a 5 minute song. Album with most skipped songs so far on this list

Head Hunters

Herbie Hancock

4/5

So funky, gonna be groovin to this one for awhile

Lost In The Dream

The War On Drugs

5/5

Listening to this album as a whole really opened my eyes to this band. Combines everything I love in music.

Nevermind

Nirvana

4/5

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness