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175
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3.21
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16%
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Funk
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18
5-Star Albums
2
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Welcome to the Afterfuture
Mike Ladd
5 2.56 +2.44
Phrenology
The Roots
5 3.24 +1.76
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
5 3.32 +1.68
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
5 3.33 +1.67
Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
5 3.39 +1.61
Live!
Fela Kuti
5 3.44 +1.56
The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
5 3.49 +1.51
Surfer Rosa
Pixies
5 3.49 +1.51
Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
5 3.5 +1.5
Shleep
Robert Wyatt
4 2.51 +1.49

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
1 3.07 -2.07
More Specials
The Specials
1 2.95 -1.95
The Stranger
Billy Joel
2 3.86 -1.86
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
2 3.7 -1.7
Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
2 3.63 -1.63
The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
2 3.62 -1.62
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
2 3.57 -1.57
Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
2 3.43 -1.43
Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
2 3.42 -1.42
...And Justice For All
Metallica
2 3.41 -1.41

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Beatles 4 4.75
Nirvana 2 5

5-Star Albums (18)

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Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega

This was pretty bland and on the verge of uninteresting. Maybe not bad, my ears perked up a couple times, but I wouldn't go back to it and can't see why it's there.

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio

Alright don’t get me wrong I love to noodle, but this might be too much noodling for me. It’s far from bad but I’m not getting a direction from the pieces. I’m sure it’s killer to see live if you’re in the room but the recording doesn’t translate the emotion quite right maybe.

Phrenology by The Roots

I started out thinking I'd like it and then after the first listen wasn't so sure if it fulfilled my expectations but then it rewarded repeat listens. Some pretty cool tracks on this and lots of interesting ideas throughout even some things might need a bit more time to gel. Overall, it's still pretty spectacular and varied and definitely worth returning to even if I wasn't sure it was quite "it" at first.

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves

Couldn't even get to the end...

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses

When people talk about music being fatiguing this is what they must be talking about. It's such an effort to listen to and at the same time super boring. I find very little interest in this despite its fame, I can't seem to access why any of the stand out tracks are worth repeat listens and I can't see myself listening to them more than once unless forced to. If I was forced to, it wouldn't be torture but I wouldn't like it.

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You Are The Quarry by Morrissey
Sep 01 2025

Really not my thing, despite a couple of interesting tracks, it's very moan-y and self-centred and overall feels quite repetitive.

The Specials by The Specials
Sep 02 2025

Some cool beats but does feel somewhat repetitive and the humorous nature of the lyrics is not always for me. Props to "Too Much Too Young" though. I wouldn't turn it off if it came on but I wouldn't suggest to put it on kinda thing.

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Sep 03 2025

Better than I thought and some good bass lines in there too (Backstreets I think). I wouldn't choose it but I'd listen to it!

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Sep 04 2025

A million candles burning / For the help that never came I struggled with some demons / They were middle class and tame If thine is the glory / Mine must be the shame Top class writing as expected from one of the masters. The opening track alone is worth it. The whole album is somewhat sad, somewhat angry and yet somewhat horny (as per my wife's description). It's great! This is a transformative album, not one you can reach out to on any given day, but it'll certainly make its presence felt on the days you need.

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Sep 05 2025

I didn't care for it as much as I wanted to... Given I like Pink Floyd's other records and this has a couple of famous track on it, I was open to liking it, but the concept album thing just didn't work very well for me. Just feels like it didn't age very well in a way? Odd.

Sep 08 2025

What to say about Bringing It All Back Home? There's a couple of songs on this that I don't particularly care for, but overall this is such a fantastic record which has had tremendous influence on me.

Sep 09 2025

Good beats, maybe not my first choice but love the blend of dialogues and hip hop (very influential for the French rap group, IAM).

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
Sep 10 2025

Alright, and good energy, but not something I'd reach for.

Country Life by Roxy Music
Sep 11 2025

I thought I'd like this even more because there's some really good stuff, but still something makes it not quite deserving of the 5 stars.

Sail Away by Randy Newman
Sep 12 2025

Some good tunes and pretty chill, something I'd happily put in the background but hasn't rocked my world

Sep 15 2025

Some cringe lines but some good tunes even if some of it can feel a little middle of the road it’s overall pretty and makes for a good listen.

Live! by Fela Kuti
Sep 16 2025

Absolutely excellent, whatever it requires of you to get into, it gives you back tenfold.

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
Sep 17 2025

Not unpleasant but I wouldn’t reach for it again, somewhat unremarkable. A couple of songs particularly painful.

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
Sep 19 2025

Couldn't even get to the end...

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Sep 22 2025

I've enjoyed that, some good tunes and beats, will return to this for sure

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Sep 23 2025

Crafted and accessible, I’ve enjoyed it and would return to it

Stephen Stills by Stephen Stills
Sep 24 2025

At some point I thought this would be a 4 but it’s not that interesting in the end…

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Sep 25 2025

Strange mix of styles? The Jacques Brel inspiration is evident but somehow this is like if Jacques Brel did dirty Disney songs. Some of it is interesting I guess but not my thing.

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Sep 26 2025

I think that was maybe less interesting than the previous one...

Blur by Blur
Sep 29 2025

The album starts out super strong and maybe slows down as it goes (the last 3 tracks aren't exactly as interesting...) but overall it's good and you can hear some of the tracks that will make the DNA of Gorillaz.

Synchronicity by The Police
Sep 30 2025

Certainly impressed by the drumming on some tracks and it's interesting to hear the melting pot of influence. The occasional cool bass line too. However some tracks are real misses ("Mother" especially). Overall it's good but I don't think I would listen to it routinely.

NEU! 75 by Neu!
Oct 01 2025

Cool, but also a bit boring?

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators
Oct 02 2025

A bit punky and some tracks are interesting but broadly not very remarkable

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Oct 03 2025

Yeah, that's a solid album, no completely duff track and some bangers. Recommended even if it's not life-changing.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Oct 06 2025

It was good and enjoyed it more than I thought (and I can see where The Antlers took inspiration) but I can't figure out if it's _really_ good?

With The Beatles by Beatles
Oct 07 2025

It's a great album with only a couple duff songs on it, but not my favourite Beatles era.

Pyromania by Def Leppard
Oct 08 2025

It's not bad but not my thing... Definitely a bit same-y and the last song is... not needed?

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Oct 09 2025

You can see where the Stone Roses got inspired and overall it's good but I wouldn't choose to put this on regularly.

Mask by Bauhaus
Oct 10 2025

I liked it more than I thought I would!

Oct 13 2025

Despite some lesser tracks after track 12, it remains an excellent album and certainly hallmark of my teenage years

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Oct 14 2025

Great from start to finish, no bad song in there really and super iconic of that time, spending hot summers reading comic books and dreaming about "the sprawl"

Drunk by Thundercat
Oct 15 2025

Some quality tracks and grooves and maybe some lesser once but it's an album that deserves a few more listens to find what works for you.

Dog Man Star by Suede
Oct 16 2025

I could tell there were some interesting things in there and clearly some good musicianship (and can also see some Pulp in it), but it failed to capture my interest. It's not bad, but I don't think I'd listen to it again unless someone could point me in the direction of the things worth listening to.

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction
Oct 17 2025

I didn't gel with this, some cool tracks in there and a good interesting sound, can hear a bit of RATM (last track) and generally a nice heavy sound, but I guess I'm not massively into this anymore.

In Utero by Nirvana
Oct 20 2025

Hard to rate this anything else than a 5 because of how much I've listened to this previously and how influential it's been in my music taste but maybe it could be a 4 for a couple of the tracks that jam less for me (Scentless Apprentice notably) given how much I love Nevermind. That said, I could do it to With the Beatles but not sure I can do it to In Utero... 4.5?

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Oct 21 2025

Pretty good! Made me want to explore more of her work.

Clandestino by Manu Chao
Oct 22 2025

Surprisingly good. It was maybe a bit of a guilty pleasure back in France but the album is remarkably well constructed and though it may be a bit too sprawling for its own good the first half is solid.

Oct 23 2025

That didn't really work for me. It's not terrible but I've no desire to hear it again.

Kenya by Machito
Oct 24 2025

There's nothing wrong with this really but I just couldn't get into it no matter how many times I tried.

Oct 27 2025

Some cool riffs and basslines and while it's kind of entertaining, it's not really my thing. I didn't mind it though.

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Oct 28 2025

I had great memories of this album but with this recent listen maybe it doesn't shine as well anymore. It's still really good and a good sound, but something of the magic hasn't been retained maybe?

Whatever by Aimee Mann
Oct 30 2025

Not terrible but pretty unremarkable, won't be listening to that again even if I didn't hate it.

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar
Oct 31 2025

I know this one is supposed to be amazing but even when it came out I didn't get along with it. There are some good tracks on it but the flow and vibe don't always work for me. I wouldn't turn it off and there's only a couple of skips on it but it's not the Kendrick album I'd reach out for. Cool baseline on "Good Kid".

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
Nov 01 2025

I didn't get on with that very much... Not my thing.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Nov 02 2025

There's some great sounds and orchestrations in there but maybe not some great _tunes_ you know? It's very listenable and pleasant but won't be going back to it just yet.

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Nov 03 2025

I mean it sounds kinda cool but I didn't want to explore it more than that.

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Nov 04 2025

I'd never listen to the whole of it and though I think the album is a little too sprawling for its own good and sometimes extends in unsuccessful corners, the core of the sound and beats is solid and enjoyable.

Cross by Justice
Nov 06 2025

I didn’t really get on with this when it came out, thinking they were less refined Daft Punk and less weird Mr. Oizo. In time I’ve come to appreciate the construction of the tracks and while I wouldn't think of listening to the album in full there are enough stand out tracks to warrant a listen once in a while.

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Nov 07 2025

It was alright? Some good bits and some boring bits. Maybe I missed something but don't think I would actively listen to that again. Not bad though.

Nov 08 2025

I've listened to this so much, it's a treat and I'm looking for reasons why it shouldn't be a 5 and finding none. Everything is rendered with emotion.

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
Nov 09 2025

When I first started I thought this could be a 4 but the more I listened the less I thought I'd return to it. While it's interesting sonically, I didn't find anything I'd come back for.

Heavy Weather by Weather Report
Nov 10 2025

Pretty intense album which doesn't make for casual listening but lots of interesting sounds and rhythms which deserve repeat listens.

Who's Next by The Who
Nov 11 2025

There are some absolutely genre-defining tune on this and at the same time some pretty forgettable stuff. Sadly the stuff that's great is the stuff that's well known and maybe the rest is not for a reason... (Except Bargain and at a push Love Ain't For Keeping).

Technique by New Order
Nov 12 2025

Not my thing even if it's not entirely unpleasant.

Playing With Fire by Spacemen 3
Nov 13 2025

I thought it sounded like Spiritualised but then I realised. It's fine in most cases but doesn't quite enthral like their next iteration.

Palo Congo by Sabu
Nov 14 2025

Certainly joyful but the repetition didn't do it for me, it's entertaining but I can't see myself putting this on again.

Garbage by Garbage
Nov 15 2025

Some good sounds but the lyrics are... subpar? Not sure I'll listen to that again but I might.

It's Too Late to Stop Now by Van Morrison
Nov 16 2025

As live albums go, this is pretty good but the music itself can be quite middle of the road. The performance does enhance what could be a little middling otherwise, but not sure I'd want to listen to that again very soon.

Nov 17 2025

The one famous track saves the album from being just a piece of litter its era. It's noisy in an unpleasant way with none of the qualities of that have made their contemporaries long lasting. There's a couple of tracks that are totally unappealing but the ideas within run their course after 30s.

Nov 18 2025

Noel was given the gift of a catchy tune and uses it to the fullest extent here and the lazy-cool lyrics instead of sounding cringy are somehow stadium worthy. It's a great album to listen to which has a kind of effortless simplicity that anyone has to reckon with.

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes
Nov 19 2025

Like a mashup of The Kinks and The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band without being able to really touch either. Not unpleasant but forgettable.

So Much For The City by The Thrills
Nov 20 2025

Big Flaming Lips vibe with more assured vocal style and less interesting ideas. The first two tracks are nice and gave me hope but the rest of the album feels like watching someone else’s holiday pictures. I didn’t hate it but it’s more boring than it had to be.

Nov 21 2025

More interesting than I thought at first, pleasant overall and probably deserves repeat listens.

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Nov 22 2025

I started off pretty well but then rapidly settled in the mid territory. Not really seeing what the fuss is about even if it wasn't terrible...

Marcus Garvey by Burning Spear
Nov 23 2025

Yeah that was great, well worth a listen even if it tends to sound a touch similar throughout

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Nov 25 2025

Not a duff track on this, solid throughout even if the lyrics are sometimes... less than? But it's just the funk rock reference for me and I've listened to this about 6 million times when I was 14 and re-listening to it now (in fact, having listened to it a few months ago) it's just so good. The ultra-compressed sound makes it a little fatiguing but it gives it such an energy.

Berlin by Lou Reed
Nov 26 2025

That didn't really do it for me, there are some interesting moments but it's overall not a treat to listen to and couldn't pick out a song I'd like to listen to again.

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel
Nov 27 2025

The "rock" angle of the whole thing feels pretty middle of the road now and though there are some pleasant melodies throughout there's nothing I'd return for or that makes me want to investigate further. Feels a bit like some Randy Newman/Toy Story stuff sometimes which again is not unpleasant but doesn't make for passionate listening.

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Nov 28 2025

I had actually never listened to this album before even though I knew some of the key tracks on it. It's good and rewards multiple listens, the mood shifts a little throughout and Superstition makes the rest of the album sound "less than" just because it's so above it all, but it has a strong start and each song has something worth listening even if sometimes the tunes feel like they lose themselves there's always a sound, a bit, a lyric worth returning to.

Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy
Nov 29 2025

It's pretty fun and some decent tunes, quite heavy without being obnoxious but there's only so much distorted guitar noodling I can take... Maybe worth revisiting?

The White Album by Beatles
Nov 30 2025

What to say about one of the greatest and most kaleidoscopic album of all time? I once thought I (finally) understood the track ordering while on mushrooms in Amsterdam. I don't remember but I still think the Beatles are talking to each other through song in this sprawling opus which shows the breadth of what they were capable of. If only a single album could get top rating, it might have to be this one (even with Revolution 9 included).

Dec 01 2025

Started out thinking this would be my jam but it became quite gooey in the middle and I lost a little interest (particularly Lonely's the only company). I think I just wanted it to be a bit edgier with a bit more D'Angelo mixed in... but maybe I'll come back to it? First instrumental track is strong, and until the mid-way felt like it had more Stevie Wonder inspiration.

Dec 02 2025

I've been well aware of Otis Redding but never before put a full album on so this was an interesting experience. Predictably it was pretty great but for some reason it didn't capture me as much as I expected it to.

Dec 03 2025

I'd heard it before and had a brief period of listening to it, including one during a plane flight (the intro track is great to listen to after take off). A couple of the more noisy tracks prevent it from being an all-time great in my eyes, not because they're trash but because they denote too much from the vibe in my eyes. It's definitely a great album and worth a listen.

Rising Above Bedlam by Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Dec 04 2025

Very surprised by this! Had never heard of Jah Wobble before and the result is really quite interesting. I don't know it it'll reward very many repeat listens but there's some killer bass on this.

The White Room by The KLF
Dec 05 2025

The euro dance vibes didn't start this very well, but some bits of this are quite intriguing. Still not my vibe, I wouldn't listen to it again, but I'm pleased I did.

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Dec 06 2025

It's hard to rate such an influential album and though maybe its listenability has lessened as I've aged, the stand out tracks on it are so strong and it's easy to ignore the noisier tracks.

Dec 07 2025

I think I liked it more than I thought. It holds together pretty well in the end. At first I thought it was running out of ideas a bit after the first 5 tracks but on repeat listens it's still entertaining. It's not the best thing ever but it's made me curious enough to try again.

Phrenology by The Roots
Dec 08 2025

I started out thinking I'd like it and then after the first listen wasn't so sure if it fulfilled my expectations but then it rewarded repeat listens. Some pretty cool tracks on this and lots of interesting ideas throughout even some things might need a bit more time to gel. Overall, it's still pretty spectacular and varied and definitely worth returning to even if I wasn't sure it was quite "it" at first.

Diamond Life by Sade
Dec 09 2025

It's a bit cheesy but there's some solid groove in there and even if something feels slightly passé about it, there's loads for the listener here, worth a shot certainly but don't know if I'll ever get back to it (except for Hang On to Your Love maybe).

Electric by The Cult
Dec 10 2025

It sounds pretty good but also pretty middle of the road? I don't think there's anything worth returning to here really but I wouldn't turn it off, just sounds pretty generic now.

Close To You by Carpenters
Dec 11 2025

Though not entirely unpleasant it was mind-numbingly boring.

Dec 12 2025

This started off pretty interesting but settled in the more anecdotal. I didn't have any song I wanted to listen to again without it being necessarily being a duff album. Worth exploring a bit more maybe?

Dec 14 2025

Flaming lips and Beach Boys with a hint of Talking Heads and yet it's not a slam dunk. It's got some of that surrealist lyrics from the Love era but it's just not working that well for me. Lots of ideas but nothing to return to while not being terrible. It's a hard one.

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys
Dec 15 2025

This is kind of an overwhelming album, it goes in many different directions and the layering is very dramatic. It's maybe too much and too diverse to be a repeat listen but there's no denying it's electrifying and deserves to be returned to.

Dec 16 2025

I've listened to this a lot and there's a reason it's on this list. A lot of stuff that on paper is not my thing, but the voice and emotion captured here makes it worth a listen for pretty much anyone regardless of their musical interest.

B-52's by The B-52's
Dec 17 2025

Something about this brand of art punk that doesn't work for me. There's plenty of good bits but it never coalesces into something I really want to listen to again.

Odessa by Bee Gees
Dec 18 2025

This is better than it looks and you can feel plenty of contemporary influence but it's not quite my thing still. Worth a listen definitely but doubt I'll go back to it.

Low-Life by New Order
Dec 20 2025

There's a couple of interesting tracks on this but I didn't vibe with it at all. It's probably a worthwhile listen but I didn't feel like it pushed any boundaries either.

The Age Of The Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets
Dec 21 2025

Didn't vibe with this at the time, still don't. It's not terrible but it's not a must listen.

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Dec 22 2025

When people talk about music being fatiguing this is what they must be talking about. It's such an effort to listen to and at the same time super boring. I find very little interest in this despite its fame, I can't seem to access why any of the stand out tracks are worth repeat listens and I can't see myself listening to them more than once unless forced to. If I was forced to, it wouldn't be torture but I wouldn't like it.

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Dec 23 2025

This is kinda easy listening if a little boring. If you were telling me this was quite influential, I would believe it but also I would think it's not stood the test of time as what it's influenced. I don't think I'll be chasing that again and feels kinda unremarkable now.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Dec 25 2025

I must say I only recently spent some time listening to Black Sabbath, pretty much thinking it wasn't for me because a bit too "hard" on the spectrum. But diving in I found some tasty licks and some very memorable tunes. Though I prefer their next opus, this is a worthy entry and will be returned to. For anyone who's thinking it's not gonna be their bag, it's worth a listen you may be surprised.

Dec 26 2025

I sort of expected this to be a disaster but it's actually pretty listenable as far as Christmas music goes. It's not rocked my world but I might reach out for it on Christmas. Not sure why it's on the list though?

Dec 27 2025

Well this was kinda unexpected with sprawling tracks but the instrumentation is great overall and though it's easy to forget you're listening and it can slip in the background, there are things worthy of returning to.

Space Ritual by Hawkwind
Dec 28 2025

This started off really not for me but it slowly grew. I may come to listen to this again but right now I don't think so. It's a brand a jam rock with a bit of space theme which I like overall and there's some seriously driving bass in there but it's handful of tunes. I'm sure live this was a great experience but my mind hasn't expanded enough to listen to this sober.

Dec 29 2025

I sort of enjoyed that but nothing stood out to me. I suppose it's influenced a lot of new stuff and sometimes that makes listening to the "original" inspiration feel a bit done. I can't see myself listening to this again though even if it wasn't terrible. I think I prefer Bad Religion? Husker's sound is maybe less cohesive, more busy, less focused? I recognise the drums mostly from similar bands but still can't get into it.

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley
Dec 30 2025

Sitting 70 years later listening to this may feel like an easy thing to dismiss but it is so strong. Even if you've never listened to Elvis purposefully you know half of this album which itself doesn't waste time being under half an hour. The first 9 tracks and the last one are certainly worth a detour and though it won't be an all-time favourite, I had a good time and deserves the spot in that list.

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Jan 15 2026

I don't love the screaming and the voice really but the tunes go quite hard and it's not bad but I don't think I'll want to listen to that again really.

Jan 16 2026

Somehow 2Pac completely passed me by, even when I was pretty into US rap younger, I could never get into it. This time I gave it a proper chance and though it's not love at first sight I can see why it's enduring and also why it's influential. I don't feel awestruck enough for the top note, but I'd go back to that happily.

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Jan 17 2026

I feel like the pattern with jazz is at first it’s ok but doesn’t make a ton of sense and then you forget about it and catch yourself enjoying it and realising you’ve been listening to this for 20 min. I enjoyed that.

Sincere by Mj Cole
Jan 18 2026

I didn’t give this the fairest try but I did listen to it. I can tell it’s not for me and not gonna grow on me. There are a couple of interesting things but it’s not happening. And without being terrible I don’t see why it’s there.

Younger Than Yesterday by The Byrds
Jan 19 2026

I'm not sure what to make of this. My Back Pages might as well be a masterpiece and So You Want To Be A Rock'n'Roll Star is enjoyable but then I'm really not getting into the rest of this slightly forced take on "psychedelic folk rock" with backwards tape etc. Won't be returning.

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Jan 20 2026

I was quite taken by this immediately and enjoyed it till maybe P. II B which felt like it has less direction. Overall still impressed with this, in general I find piano music super boring and this maintained interest without feeling challenging constantly.

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Jan 21 2026

This was pretty bland and on the verge of uninteresting. Maybe not bad, my ears perked up a couple times, but I wouldn't go back to it and can't see why it's there.

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie
Jan 22 2026

This didn't age particularly well in my opinion. I wasn't familiar with it and made it through the album with a little bit of effort. "Lately" is the only song that popped out for me. The screams vocals and frankly (bad?) lyrics didn't do it for me.

Jan 23 2026

Some absolutely great tracks early on in the album. I've listened to that one countless times as a teenager so maybe I've already got a connection with it but I think the tracks are well constructed. The second half of the album, after All in the family, is much weaker to me. That track itself marks a shift I think, and Cameltosis seals it as something I wouldn't enjoy listening, particularly with lyrics that feel very outdated to say the least. That said, the first half is a must listen to understand what came later in the 2000s.

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Jan 24 2026

This basically passed me by when it came out and probably for good reasons. It's deathly boring save for a couple track, it feels sloppy in an attempt to be "earthy". A revival of folk that was better as it was.

World Clique by Deee-Lite
Jan 25 2026

I was recommended this before and never got around to it. I did know Groove is in the Heart so was pretty excited but in the end this mix of early dance and late funk fell a bit flat. The track World Clique was interesting but everything else didn't sustain attention. I could listen to it again but probably won't.

Jan 26 2026

I liked this immediately and then halfway through wondered if it really was that good. A few more listens confirmed this is good and interesting, a great surprise that's rewarded multiple listens.

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
Jan 27 2026

There are a couple stand out tracks on this album but the whole things really holds together and when the end comes you wonder how long you’ve been listening. I like the lyric style and the production, it’s really good but hasn’t stayed with me like some others.

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Jan 28 2026

I gave this multiple tries and I think in the end I quite liked it but I can't figure out why it doesn't stick. not keen to listen to it again but this may be a mistake...

Isn't Anything by My Bloody Valentine
Jan 29 2026

I thought this was gonna be terrible and it wasn’t that bad but also pretty forgettable. While not being unbearable I don’t see why this is worth looking back on.

Faust IV by Faust
Jan 30 2026

I kinda wanted this to be a 4 but I think it’s a 3. Some cool tracks and some just odd. I can hear king Gizzard taking a bit of inspiration. Interesting and worth a listen but not really going back for.

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Jan 31 2026

Nothing in here really jumps out without ever being unpleasant or bad. I don’t think I’ll return to that.

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
Feb 01 2026

This is joyous and good. Worth another listen for sure.

No Other by Gene Clark
Feb 02 2026

I didn’t mind this, I don’t think at any point I thought it was great but you can tell it was made with care and it’s interesting in terms of sound and arrangement which makes it worth a listen but maybe not going back to.

Feb 18 2026

Absolute surprise but this is gold. I've enjoyed this a lot, some good songs, lyrics and arrangements throughout.

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Feb 19 2026

I recognise how technically crafted this is but it’s not for me. Most songs really drag. He’d to fault but also hard to love.

Duck Rock by Malcolm McLaren
Feb 20 2026

I'm sure there are some interesting bits to this but it really didn't work for me.

Revolver by Beatles
Feb 21 2026

That's a solid album, listened to it a few days before it popped up and it's just so strong.

Feb 22 2026

I remember liking a few tracks on this and then it being a bit too poppy or similar for me. Same thing again I guess.

Smash by The Offspring
Feb 23 2026

The early parts of the album sound more old school like Bad Religion maybe and Gotta Get Away sounds inspired by Nirvana. Ultimately enjoyed this I think but the second half of the album is a lot less interesting…

...And Justice For All by Metallica
Feb 24 2026

I don’t get this I think. The songs are far exceeding their interest in length and frankly it’s pretty boring. Some interesting sounds here and there maybe?

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Feb 25 2026

I think rather sadly I didn't get on with this. It wasn't unpleasant and I didn't want to turn it off but I didn't feel like I wanted to listen to it again.

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio
Feb 26 2026

Alright don’t get me wrong I love to noodle, but this might be too much noodling for me. It’s far from bad but I’m not getting a direction from the pieces. I’m sure it’s killer to see live if you’re in the room but the recording doesn’t translate the emotion quite right maybe.

Ray Of Light by Madonna
Feb 27 2026

Ok I’m not gonna lie I didn’t listen to this in its entirety. It’s not terrible which says a lot. But the production is so repetitive that it makes the whole thing rather unremarkable and forgettable. No desire to listen to this again.

Abraxas by Santana
Feb 28 2026

Enjoyable beyond the well know tracks but also not completely deserving of repeat listens.

Third by Portishead
Mar 01 2026

I expected a bit more based on what I know from the band and this wasn't my cup of tea. I won't return to it I don't think even if it's not obviously flawed.

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Mar 02 2026

I really liked Carrie & Lowell and so at the time made an effort to go back and listen to other albums but for some reason nothing clicked (including this one) but this time it's working. I really enjoyed this, even though it tends to be very monotonous in terms of emotion it's something to behold.

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Mar 03 2026

It took a couple of rounds but I think I’m convinced this is both interesting and entertaining, not overly cerebral jazz but something with an intention.

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Mar 05 2026

Sweet and energetic from start to finish. Would listen again.

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry
Mar 06 2026

I guess this is not for me... It's not entirely terrible but feels dated in the wrong way.

Illmatic by Nas
Mar 07 2026

Life’s a bitch and then you die… some pretty catchy beats and rap on this but I didn’t fall in love. I’d tried listening to this before and I think I fail to hear what everyone else is hearing. It’s good but I don’t know when I’d choose to listen to it over some other albums…

Talk Talk Talk by The Psychedelic Furs
Mar 08 2026

I can't quite explain but I've had a soft spot for this from the start even though it's not stellar. There's something that makes me want to go back to it...

More Specials by The Specials
Mar 09 2026

Well I didn't get on with that at all... I don't know if the slightly jokey lyrics or the tone or the lack of catchy tunes or grooves was the worst.

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
Mar 10 2026

If you were a teenager when that came out and we’re at all interested in alternative non-pop music, this might as well be tattooed on your brain. I listened to this so much there’s no way I can be unbiased. It encapsulates something musically, intersectionality of hip-hop/rock/electronic/samples and pulls it off with gusto. The lyrics speak directly to any emo teenagers who want to scream shut up when I’m talking to you and feel like they’re close to the edge when the have several more decades to work out they’re not even beginning to approach the hard edge of life. It’s great.

Underwater Moonlight by The Soft Boys
Mar 11 2026

I suppose that was alright? I liked some of it but I don't know that I'm keen to hear more.

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos
Mar 12 2026

This started out strong and despite a few good tunes throughout its pretty middle of the road. There’s some lovely work on this but I don’t think I’d put this on to listen to it through.

Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury by The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
Mar 13 2026

It looked good and had some good production and also a noble message but something about it doesn't ask you to come back.

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
Mar 14 2026

This was so unremarkable I forgot I was listening to it... But at the same time not terrible enough that I couldn't ignore it.

Mar 16 2026

This is surprisingly hard to listen to. Besides the hit song, everything sounds like a mad blip of 80s where absolutely everything has to have strange synth noises. The core of the tunes is not always terrible but I'm glad we moved past this.

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Mar 17 2026

I recognise the achievement and I enjoy most of the tracks on here but maybe only King Kunta particularly stands out. I’d listen to it again but it demands focus.

Mar 25 2026

I got sucked into this unexpectedly and even if some tracks are a little more grating than others, it's an interesting world to explore.

Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington
Mar 27 2026

I've enjoyed that but it hasn't made me want to listen to it again. There's nothing wrong but maybe there's nothing catchy about it.

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
Mar 28 2026

Since watching the Elvis vegas music doc I’ve been more interested in Elvis. This album is a good summary why, not expecting much going in it has a ton of interesting things to offer throughout. I liked more than I thought I would and killer bass tone throughout.

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Mar 29 2026

Things that stand the test of time like Tutti Frutti and Long Tall Sally are perennial as well as influential. Sadly the rest of the album is a bit same-y to me and nothing really stands out. It's fun, but also, maybe now, a little forgettable besides the stand out tracks.

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Mar 30 2026

I can see how this has influenced plenty of bands (I can hear a bit of SOAD) and most songs are interesting but there’s nothing for me to come back to.

Live At The Regal by B.B. King
Apr 24 2026

This was fun but not sure I'd come back to it, nothing really stood out to me even if the energy is exciting.

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Apr 25 2026

I think I liked this one slightly more than the other? But again, maybe because the bass is driving and interesting more so than anything else I'd actually remember

Closer by Joy Division
Apr 26 2026

I prefer Unknown Pleasures and while some of this is enjoyable, interesting and maybe even foundational, I don't think I'd listen to it again of my own accord.

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye
Apr 27 2026

I didn’t mind that. The reggae tracks were cool the rest not so much. Not completely sure why this is noteworthy though.

Apr 28 2026

This was a bit better than anticipated and Jesus, etc. is a good song, but then after listening there's still nothing I'd want to come back to. It's kind of middle of the road. Why is this special?

Gris Gris by Dr. John
Apr 29 2026

That was curious and kind of entertaining, and maybe I can see why it would be there, but that doesn't make for an album I'd want to spend time listening to again.

Apr 30 2026

This is up my street, and was popular around the time I grew up. It's good but I don't know there's much I'd want to return to, it feels like it lacks depth.

May 01 2026

I didn't mind some of that but most of it didn't work for me. Aspects of Kick, Push were cool and Daydreamin is probably the best on there but it's basically an hit song previously

Play by Moby
May 02 2026

Some really great tracks on this and the whole thing feels familiar even though I feel like I never purposefully listened to this album before. The best tracks are basically pillaged from the Alan Lomax catalogue and updated with the sound of the time. It’s a success in many aspects. However the later 3rd of the album is pretty rubbish in comparison and some of the tracks sprinkled between the standout are really skips.

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
May 03 2026

I was never that much into Prince and giving this the time of day was maybe a confirmation of boundless talent and a knack for showing it off while simultaneously making music that's broadly uninteresting. It's weird to have songs that are clearly crafted and at the same time not finding much joy in them.

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
May 04 2026

This started out pretty good but maybe not memorable enough besides a couple of standout tracks.

May 05 2026

I love Talking Heads and this is not their best album. There's still a lot to like about it but it's not the one I keep going back to.

Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
May 06 2026

Well, it's ok I guess, it's far from unpleasant and the lyrics are kind of interesting too but somehow I can't hook into it.

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
May 07 2026

I was quite taken by this. It’s not all great and some of it is a little grating but when it’s good it’s kinda great? Hard to pinpoint. My wife would call that white man privilege singing. Interesting theory?

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
May 09 2026

There is a strange thing where you found yourself liking something that is obviously not your thing. There's mastery in this as well as a lot of enthusiasm and energy and it's kinda contagious.

Rubber Soul by Beatles
May 11 2026

For some people this is the turnaround for the Beatles. Well it’s a no skip album full of banging tunes however simple they turned out to be. Just a treat.

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
May 12 2026

Well I didn't mind this too much, more pleasant than I expected but I don't know that I'll come back to it.

461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton
May 15 2026

Well this has some tasty stuff in it but maybe not the masterpiece some people think it to be. I've enjoyed it though and might listen again.

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
May 16 2026

I expected a bit more from this and while it’s very listenable and enjoyable it does sometimes feel a bit like elevator music somehow.

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
May 18 2026

When this started I thought I would like this better, psychedelic rock style. And some of this is good but it does get too goofy for me when it doesn’t hit the political points.

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
May 19 2026

I didn’t like this as much as Elephant but it’s super solid and some really tracks throughout.

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead
May 20 2026

Not my favourite Radiohead album but still great. It may not be my go to but I enjoy discovering new things in each track every time.

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