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Album	You	Global	Diff
Locust Abortion Technician Butthole Surfers	5	2.39	+2.61
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 George Michael	5	3.16	+1.84
Deep Purple In Rock Deep Purple	5	3.32	+1.68
A Rush Of Blood To The Head Coldplay	5	3.44	+1.56
Machine Head Deep Purple	5	3.59	+1.41
In The Court Of The Crimson King King Crimson	5	3.6	+1.4
Odessa Bee Gees	4	2.72	+1.28
Phaedra Tangerine Dream	4	2.73	+1.27
Maverick A Strike Finley Quaye	4	2.74	+1.26
A Walk Across The Rooftops The Blue Nile	4	2.86	+1.14

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Jagged Little Pill Alanis Morissette	1	3.72	-2.72
Back To Black Amy Winehouse	2	4.02	-2.02
Throwing Muses Throwing Muses	1	2.99	-1.99
This Nation’s Saving Grace The Fall	1	2.88	-1.88
Caetano Veloso Caetano Veloso	1	2.85	-1.85
Moondance Van Morrison	2	3.7	-1.7
Paul's Boutique Beastie Boys	2	3.47	-1.47
Beautiful Freak Eels	2	3.27	-1.27
This Is Hardcore Pulp	2	3.14	-1.14
Dog Man Star Suede	2	3	-1

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Deep Purple	3	4.33

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Locust Abortion Technician

Butthole Surfers · 1 likes

5/5

Fantastic shit. Ate it and want more.

1-Star Albums (4)

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Made In Japan

Deep Purple

3/5

It's hard to evaluate such a release 53 years later. In today's world where track length is rapidly shrinking to fit the TikTok format, listening to the twenty-minute version of "Space Truckin'" is quite an interesting challenge. But back then, I can only imagine what an impression this live release must have made. I still prefer the polished studio versions of good songs. (Except for "Smoke on the Water" – it's really hard to take that song seriously, you know.) 3/5

Power In Numbers

Jurassic 5

3/5

Moondance

Van Morrison

2/5

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

OutKast

4/5

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

Arctic Monkeys

3/5

In The Court Of The Crimson King

King Crimson

5/5

Dog Man Star

Suede

2/5

This release did nothing for me. It didn't leave any impression at all; it was terribly boring.

White Blood Cells

The White Stripes

3/5

Interesting guitar sound, short songs, relaxed atmosphere – these are the strengths of this album. Overall, it's not really my kind of music, so an average rating.

Siamese Dream

The Smashing Pumpkins

4/5

Certainly a strong album from Billy Corgan, where he expanded on the ideas from his debut, but his best work was still ahead.

Machine Head

Deep Purple

5/5

Classic hard rock, all musicians at the peak of their game. For the masterpiece "Child in Time" alone, it deserves the highest score. One of Deep Purple's best albums.

The Stone Roses

3/5

An interesting release that defined the emergence of the Britpop genre. You can really hear where the early Oasis drew their inspiration from. However, while Oasis immediately grab you with their bold and straightforward sound, The Stone Roses now come across as very modest and enigmatic—which isn't a drawback, they're just different.

Caetano Veloso

1/5

Like a bad trip on a Brazilian beach where the end is near. The cover does the music full justice.

Deep Purple In Rock

Deep Purple

5/5

Classic hard rock, all musicians at the peak of their game. For the masterpiece "Child in Time" alone, it deserves the highest score. One of Deep Purple's best albums.

Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1

George Michael

5/5

"Cowboys and Angels," "They Won't Go When I Go" — these songs have always been somewhere nearby, as if they were always with me. In my childhood, my father very often listened to George Michael, specifically this album, so it's difficult for me to evaluate this album objectively. Magnificent vocals, an airy sound, subtle arrangements — it's George Michael's best album.

The Contino Sessions

Death In Vegas

3/5

If this album were a soundtrack to a movie or a computer game, the songs would truly shine and be more memorable. It's a bit boring.

Joan Armatrading

3/5

Perfect for a quiet weekday evening: a half-empty bar and a cold beer.

This Is Hardcore

Pulp

2/5

A second Britpop album, and once again the music is so tedious and dragged out. Why are there so many songs? It's such a slog to get through...

Mothership Connection

Parliament

4/5

Had a great dance after work! I adore funk, especially when it's done well. Iconic work, definitely.

Head Hunters

Herbie Hancock

4/5

The album is a pioneer of jazz fusion. It sounds much better than its followers with their catchy bass lines.

Marquee Moon

Television

4/5

Such an interesting guitarist — like a prog-rock player doing his best to break free from the band's stylistic limits. A curious album, I might revisit it.

S.F. Sorrow

The Pretty Things

3/5

It took me a while to get around to listening to this album; I thought it would be a completely dated release. Actually, some modern bands sound like this now, so it's a decent, solid release.

Paul's Boutique

Beastie Boys

2/5

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Fleet Foxes

3/5

That default 2000s indie rock sound: fingerpicked guitars, a pretentiously soulful vocal delivery, girls swoon, boys get sad.

I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got

Sinead O'Connor

3/5

A cool mix of intricate songs and Roxette-style tracks. The last song was great — very impressive.

Locust Abortion Technician

Butthole Surfers

5/5

Fantastic shit. Ate it and want more.

I See A Darkness

Bonnie "Prince" Billy

3/5

The whole album feels like one long, weeping song.

British Steel

Judas Priest

3/5

Despite my extensive experience listening to metal music, to my surprise, I've listened to a Judas Priest album for the first time. I expected to hear something a bit different, more in the vein of the song "Painkiller." In the end, I got an album of mid-tempo songs, which is more akin to hard rock. "Breaking the Law" is a hit for sure; I liked the ending of "Steeler," where some genuine heavy metal broke through. Despite the cult status of this album, I can't rate it higher than a 3. p.s. Iron Maiden is better.

Basket of Light

Pentangle

2/5

Well, this 60s psychedelia just doesn't click with me at all. If it weren't for the pleasant female voice and the occasionally interesting guitar parts, it would be just awful. When the guitarist starts singing, or rather, bleating, it makes you want to turn it off, honest to God. 2 out of 5, largely thanks to the female vocals.

A Walk Across The Rooftops

The Blue Nile

4/5

Unexpectedly, I ended up listening to the album several times. It has a certain potential that will only reveal itself over time. I'll give it a provisional 4 out of 5; I'll definitely revisit it after some time has passed.

Phaedra

Tangerine Dream

4/5

It helped me achieve complete focus. I was listening at work and managed to get through a lot of routine tasks without getting distracted by my phone. Highly recommended!

Seventeen Seconds

The Cure

3/5

A decent effort, but their best albums are definitely still to come. If Disintegration doesn't make the 1001 albums list, I want no part in it.

Debut

Björk

3/5

For some reason, Björk just doesn't click with me. My head gets it, but my heart doesn't.

Throwing Muses

1/5

Despite the rhythm section's attempt to make the songs somewhat more interesting, the mindless buzzing of the guitar and the damn bleating of the vocalist completely undermine their efforts. I barely managed to get through it.

Exodus

Bob Marley & The Wailers

3/5

If aliens ever come to Earth and ask what reggae is,just play them this album.

Bad

Michael Jackson

4/5

Good driving music for GTA Vice City

Rip It Up

Orange Juice

2/5

A completely faceless album. I think it only made it into this top list because of its cool cover.

School's Out

Alice Cooper

3/5

This is dad rock that aspires to be original. You can feel Bob Ezrin's influence, while the jazz elements embellish the album.

A Wizard, A True Star

Todd Rundgren

3/5

This listen took me on a rollercoaster of emotions, from mild pleasure to sheer awkwardness. Not a repeat listen. Awesome cover, however.

This Year's Model

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

4/5

It sounds very modern, like last year's release from a new indie rock band. You can dance to it, or just listen to it in the car. You can even play it for a regular girl, and she won't think you're crazy. 4 out of 5

Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs

Marty Robbins

3/5

Right now I'd be sitting in a saloon, sipping whiskey and amusing myself with courtesans, not staring at a computer doing pointless work.

Parallel Lines

Blondie

3/5

I really loved playing a Guitar Hero-like game on my phone back in college, specifically the song "Hanging on the Telephone." It was simple and short.

Let's Get It On

Marvin Gaye

3/5

Chill, relax, good vibes, easy listening.

Odessa

Bee Gees

4/5

My first reaction was shock: I was expecting to hear something like "Stayin' Alive," but instead I heard strange psychedelic music. At first I thought it was just another piece of nonsense from the 60s, but the more I listened, the more I realized that it was actually very beautiful and uplifting music. The only downside is the frankly silly songs, which make up a good half of the album. For being able to surprise: 4 out of 5

This Nation’s Saving Grace

The Fall

1/5

It's better to listen to Sonic Youth

Buena Vista Social Club

3/5

It's -6 outside, this music is on, and all I can think about is summer, Cuba, and a proper getaway.

Veckatimest

Grizzly Bear

3/5

That classic 2000s indie rock sound... good times.

Vol. 4

Black Sabbath

4/5

It's embarrassing, but even when I was deeply into hard rock, I somehow managed to miss this album, even though I knew it was awesome. It's a solid record, but for me, the two previous albums are much stronger.

Beautiful Freak

Eels

2/5

It made no impression whatsoever.

Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys

3/5

When this album dropped, I was hoping for a revelation in pop music — and with all the rave reviews, it seemed justified. But no matter how hard I tried to connect with it, I just didn't get any real enjoyment out of it. That being said, it's still really great music.

Music From Big Pink

The Band

4/5

Of all the 60s albums I've found here, this one had the most clear, simple, and soulful music. I truly enjoyed it.

A Rush Of Blood To The Head

Coldplay

5/5

You can consider me a representative of a non-traditional sexual orientation or just someone with shit taste, but I like Coldplay, especially their first two albums. Even though I prefer the first album more, I'd still give the second one 5 stars.

Jagged Little Pill

Alanis Morissette

1/5

The music itself isn't bad, but these songs were so grating. I actually sighed with relief when the album finished.

Damaged

Black Flag

4/5

Straight to the point. Snowflakes can leave — the kid's section is elsewhere.

Entertainment

Gang Of Four

3/5

An influential album, but I prefer its successors.

Abbey Road

Beatles

5/5

I have to side with the popular opinion for once – this album is a true classic. I can't get enough of "I Want You"; I've had it on repeat for three days and even figured out the guitar part, which really says something.

Ten

Pearl Jam

5/5

One of those albums that blew my mind.

#1 Record

Big Star

3/5

There are a lot of mid-tempo songs that are very similar to each other. The uptempo tracks sound upbeat.

Skylarking

XTC

4/5

An elegant album through and through—in both sound and content.

Music in Exile

Songhoy Blues

3/5

Entertaining, upbeat, emotional — but that’s as far as it goes.

System Of A Down

4/5

sugaaaaaar I hope toxicity will continue in the future, or else I don't understand anything about music at all.

Natty Dread

Bob Marley & The Wailers

3/5

Another classic from Bob Marley

Maverick A Strike

Finley Quaye

4/5

At first, I wanted to criticize the album because of the vocals; they were really irritating at the beginning. But somehow, by the end of the album, I even got into it and, without realizing it, played it a second and third time.

Hotel California

Eagles

3/5

Classic dad rock

Abraxas

Santana

4/5

The journey through psychedelic Latin rock went by almost unnoticed, it even made me want more.

At Fillmore East

The Allman Brothers Band

3/5

Blues-fapping as it is, but it could be worse.

3 Feet High and Rising

De La Soul

3/5

Easy on the ears, especially for someone who's not a hip-hop fan.

Talking Book

Stevie Wonder

3/5

Really good music.

World Clique

Deee-Lite

3/5

Nothing-special house music.

Back To Black

Amy Winehouse

2/5

I'll voice an unpopular opinion, but Amy Winehouse's vocals are absolutely grating, as is her music, which barely changes from song to song. Apart from the first song, there's absolutely nothing worth listening to.

One World

John Martyn

3/5

The guy sings in a funny way, as if he's in a bathroom. The music is okay in places, in places it really does sound like a porn soundtrack. Anyway, at least it was fun to listen to.