1001 Albums Summary

Masterpiece!

Very good production however record feels a bit uninspired. A bit cringy lyrically at least from a first listen. Halfway through record now. Feel like missing context as to why this album is so highly rated, it's not bad by any means but considering you had someone like Bjork active at the same time and this hardly compares to that. Enjoyable listen nevertheless, either case 3.5/5 at least

So far thoughts, listening for 2nd time, some nice songs. To be honest, not a huge fan of 60s pop rock sound. In places, it kind of seems derivative of the Beatles. Production is OK and songwriting is solid, some solid tracks, still can't decide if this is worth 4/5 or less, but I don't see this as an underrated masterpiece some people claim this to be. 2nd update evening: growing on me on each listen, indeed seems like very personal work, lyrically very interesting, kind of reminds me of Selling England by the Pound by Genesis. Getting hang of this, interesting song structures as well, especially 1st half of the album. This is the one to REVISIT.

This one is a very weird addition to 1001 albums, like really? Nothing against her at all, she definitely has pipes, however this seems already very outdated in terms of when this was released and lacking any authenticity or originality. Are you telling me Dusty's debut is on par with what Nina Simone was dropping at the same time? I don't think so… However, production is alright there are some nice songs, but I don't see wanting to go back to this record or even re-listen to it after I did once this morning, currently thinking 2.5/5.0 - a very average record, not bad at all but nothing to die for either.

Welcome change of pace from yesterday's listen. What can one even say any more about Steely Dan and Aja? Absolute top-notch production, incredible, with every instrument well-thought-out and placed in the mix. Not a single bad song. Maybe "I got the news" is weaker from the rest, but still carries that Steely Dan as well as the rest. No doubt a masterful record, 5.0/5.0 without a doubt. P.S. I can see why some people just seem not to get it. Yes - it is a complete antithesis to Punk ethos. So what, ultimately, good music is the ones which resonates to you personally. And you can enjoy both and not overthink it

This is full-on guitar album. Obviously what really stands out here is "Sultans of Swing" which is a masterpiece. Knopfler's intricate playing shines throughout the album. Kind of seems like he drew some inspirations from some country players here like Albert Lee. "Six Inch Blade" is another standout track. "Water of Love" is a cool track as well. Taken as a whole, I feel like some songs are a bit weak, but this is still a very enjoyable listen all in all. 4.0/5.0 - great debut effort by Dire Straits.

OK so apparently this is super influential, name sounds familiar but music not so much. So far, this might be super influential, but it's lacking much musicality for me. Quite possible was very original at the time of its release but seems a bit anticlimactic to me. Apparently Peter Buck from R.E.M. acknowledged influence from these guys and I can definitely hear some of them but in terms of songwriting R.E.M. debut easily knocks this one from its feet. A couple of more listens and I can def see how this is influential, it does remind me of indie stuff from 90s and so on, but still is just not my thing, so I can't be objective here, just for it's influence I will increase to 3.0/5.0 but afraid no more than that. Really torn on this one for some reason. REVISIT in the future... P.S. This is their third and last album and I heard this is really quite different from the first two albums, so perhaps I should investigate their full discography.

It's Britney Byatch.. Kitsch, the beginning of the end, super weak lyrically, samey. I can see why this would be historically important, however this stands against everything I believe in music.

Ok, so debut album of Kravitz. Almost halfway through on my first listen, it is quite enjoyable experience. Title track is very nice. "I Built this Garden For Us" is pretty cool. Lyrically full of clichés, however still a very enjoyable listen. P.S. It's kind of disappointing reading many low reviews for this album and people seem to base their opinion on whatever bullshit was spouted by rock journalists comparing him to Hendrix or Prince when this came out. Maybe just take this as a work of art by itself and make up your own opinion. It's not a masterpiece by any means, but I don't see this as utter garbage as some people seem to think it is.

This one will be a hard one to review. Not because I don't like Radiohead - on the contrary I think they are great because they are doing their own thing, sound like no one else, draw from a wide range of influences and are not afraid to experiment. I feel like this is not the sort of music you can listen once or twice and form a good opinion. My experience with them only goes as far as OK Computer, Kid A, Bends and In Rainbows all of which I love a lot. It took me quite a few times to get In Rainbows, so I suspect this one will take some time to soak in as well. From the first full listen I love the influence of drone and krautrock which induces hypnotic, relaxed state of mind. Not too many songs instantly stand out however it's about vibe. So far this is easily strong 4.0/5.0, but will need to REVISIT in the future.

Never actually listened to this fully before. Only for sure was aware of "Voodoo People" which is an electronic dance masterpiece. After a short intro you get "Break & Enter" which is a bold, dark yet very groovy statement. This should be a fun listen. So far interesting how this album so far does not seem to be mixed very loudly at all, I guess loudness wars haven't started yet at that point in time, the mix sounds very good. Edit: nevermind, this came out in '94, great year for music. My verdict is a strong 4.5/5.0 but on 1001albumsgenerator it will have to be 4 stars. Enjoyable ride, worth REVISIT. On the other hand might even give 5 stars but still strong 4.5 for me, no more, no less.

OK, this is the first artist on the list, I've never heard of before. From the get-go, seems like a classic sampled house style. Reading upon this, seems like they were an influential UK electronic band in bringing Hip-Hop into UK's mainstream and contributed to Big Beat scene. So I get the influence, but at the same time it's kind of boring after a few tracks so far, a bit of a cheesy 90s house feel. I like "My Telephone" so far, and intro track was alright. I want to skip quite a few tracks on this one already. This just doesn't seem on the same level to me as some other UK electronic acts of the time. Not bad at all but not a masterpiece either in my opinion, an average 2.5/5.0. And I'm pretty sure this is not first sampling albums by miles, David Byrne's and Eno's collab is way more interesting and creative than this. Interesting takeaway from this is that seems like Eric B & Rakim might have based their Paid In Full from track 10 on this album.

Not sure how much can I take from this in one day of listening, but I already love "Pink Moon" and like a lot his first album, so this one is the only one I haven't listened to fully yet. Will be an enjoyable ride, I'm sure. So far this is quite different from his 2 other albums as this has orchestration on top of it which does fit nicely even though I heard Nick did not like it himself. Weird to hear something like "Poor Boy" from Mr. Drake - it has Sax, backing vocals akin to the Stones record, not bad though. Also, interestingly, parts of the last track reminded me of some song of Bowie, but can't remember which one. So far I really like side 1 and especially that instrumental introduction is breathtaking, other highlights of mine would include "One of these things first" and "Northern Sky". Side 2 seems weaker, and I can't help but compare this to Pink Moon. So for this one, strong 4 stars seems likely. P.S. I know what flute melody in instrumental "Sunday" reminds me off! "Kooks" from David Bowie!

Ok, so this is the first time I am listening to full Simon & Garfunkel album. Really cool how you can instantly from the first song tell it's these 2 fellas. Scarborough Fair is a beautiful opener. Album is very short so already had a go this morning and I have to say I appreciate the reverberated atmosphere and haunting harmonies which are done so well. Already few tracks are standing out and closing Silent Night with 7 o' clock news dubbed over it felt like a fever dream.

Well aware of these guys, where's Young? Listened once this morning, and it's not bad at all, several songs stuck out at first a bit like "Helplessly Hoping" and "Long Time Gone". But so far seems like fairly average, above average folk rock, really reminds me of Neil Young's 70s albums even though, funnily enough, he has not joined this group at this point in time. All in all I am thinking this is good but not overly great, quite easily 3.5/5.0 but I will round down to 3 stars.

Ah! Finally, some post-punk. Enjoyable first listen, pure classic post-punk sound released at the peak of the genre. But can't help it but compare to other post-punk releases from 1980–we have "Remain in Light" by Talking Heads, "Closer" by Joy Division and "Seventeen Seconds" by the Cure to say the least. This album simply blanks compared to these 3, however it still seems like a solid debut effort by these guys. Definitely very enjoyable, at least 3 stars for sure, 3.5/5.0. A few songs from this going to my post-punk/new wave playlist. "Going Up" - an opening track and "Rescue" really stood out for me along, to a lesser extent, a couple of other tracks.

Probably won't write much about this. Bowie is easily my favourite solo artist and already well aware of this record. One of his best for sure but just a tad short from being masterpiece for me. 4.5/5.0 but will probably round down to 4 stars. Fav tracks: The Jean Genie, Watch That Man, Drive-In Saturday and Time.

Foremost, I am surprised to see an album from so recently, was this book reissued after 2019 or is this post-book addition? Anyway, I am not complaining, never heard of this artist before, but I am like what I am hearing. Had a couple of listens and a few songs stuck out, especially "Rolling". A well-produced, soulful records. Not really sure how to rate this, I know this is at least 3.5/5.0, but not sure if I should round up to 4 stars. I do want to REVISIT this in the future as this is a good record no doubt, and I am glad to see we still have original and good music these days unlike some people would like you to believe... After a few listens I somehow feel bad for about to give 3 stars, but also don't want to give 4, too bad you can't change them after

Alright, first country record. I know and love the title track, but never listened to the album by itself. So had a few listens and sadly only title track really stands out, however there are some other nice songs and the overall vibe is authentic and warm. A good classic country album, 3.5/5.0 but probably rounding down to 3 stars.

This list just keeps disappointing me. Look, I have nothing against Lorde, this is not such a terrible music or anything, but c'mon, so many great artists are left out from this list, and it seems like the author of the book went to Wiki and searched for best-selling albums and billboard mainstream charts. This is already much better than that Spears debut nightmare, but after a few songs this just gets so similar, can't remember a single song and hate this type of production drowning everything in reverb and there's no dynamic range here at all, sounds too pristine and sanitary. 2.0 at most, maybe less.

OK, now here's something very interesting. I only found out about this band quite recently, last year. Big influence on indie and shoegaze and funnily enough this album to me sounds almost like a mix between The Pixies and MBV. Had a listen on my way to work and enjoyed it. At least 3.5/5.0 after first listen, just like a honey, an album opener, instantly stood out. On a few more listens, "Never Understand" also stood out. I get how some people might see it as noise but after listening deeply you really get immersed into this experience, and it feels very special like some 60s pop rock band completely engulfed by this sea of well controlled and arranged noise - basically Velvet Underground/Sonic Youth + Beach Boys.

A dark synth pop masterpiece with a few flaws. I know this deserves at least 4 stars, but I might even bump it up to 5. Anyway my RYM rating will be 4.5/5.0 most likely. I am feeling generous this morning and giving this 5

Easy 5 stars instantly without much thinking. Not going to get too much into details as to why, but I think this is a super influential album, one of my favourites, a big part of my adolescence and a post-punk masterpiece. P.S. Now I maybe regret a bit for giving 5 instead of 4 stars yesterday to DM's "Music for the Masses" but it's all good

Alright, another 70s record and I am not complaining, well aware of Cat/Yusuf Stevens. 2 songs from this album I already knew Wild World and Father and Son. Yet the album opener is very nice as well. Clearly this is a good folk record, still not sure if I will only give these 3 stars or round up to 4 because for RYM I'm thinking 3.5/5.0. Listened a few times now and it seems like this def deserves 4 stars, a few songs I really love from here, but other songs do not pale much in comparison and def don't take away from the experience.

What a lovely coincidence as just 2 days ago I bought tickets to see this great artist for the first time in my life! I was aware this is one of his best albums but don't remember listening to it full so pleasantly surprised, side 1 is perfect, at the very least 4 stars and rating 4.5/5.0 on RYM possibly. Highlights: "Into My Arms", "People Ain't No Good", "(Are You) the One That I've Been Waiting For?", "There Is A Kingdom". P.S. Hopefully before the concert next summer I will get more of his stuff here but surprised this list doesn't include "Let Love In" which I considered his best one, but he does have tons of albums so worth exploring more.

Never listened to them before, only recognized the name. Sounds Stereolabish, maybe Radioheadish, clear Beatles influences, maybe some Krautrock influence. Sounds like a recipe I would enjoy but for some reason doesn't do much for me at all, I think it's just average, so can't see giving this beyond 3 stars, it's not great, not horrible either but kind of boring.

Alright, must be first funk and disco album, these guys are legends for sure. I find the first 2 songs significantly more memorable than the rest 6, but still is some solid music right here. Not even sure what to rate it, 4 stars seems a bit too much and 3 stars too little - a bit torn on this one. For RYM - 3.5/5.0

Yay! One of the giants of 60s psychedelia, no doubt. 3 massive songs on this one with Roadhouse Blues (might be my fav Doors track), Waiting for the Sun and Peace Frog. The rest of the album is good but doesn't come close to these 3 tracks. Strong 4 stars is what I am thinking and reserving those 5 stars to their Debut. I would replace this one with Strange Days, but oh well, beggars can't be choosers.

So this is the first double album I am getting and also first time I am getting a 2nd album from an artist I already got before and this also happens to be the artist I will see live in a year so very excited. This will surely be a dense listen, knowing Cave. P.S. Busy day at work and pub after, will be tough to absorb this one. P.S.2 Rating this 4.5 on RYM, but I think I'll go for 4 stars here

Very cool stuff! Must be one of the oldest albums on this list and first rock n roll album I am getting. I believe I haven't listened to the guys like Little Richard in many years. This is some great music, several great hits like Long Tall Sally or Tutti Frutti and the rest of the songs are decent but kind of samey and following similar formulas. Based on musicality I would give this either 3 or 4 stars, but because this is basically a debut from the architect himself I will increase it to 4 stars cause so many of my favourite artists wouldn't exist without this!

Easy 5 lol, but in all seriousness I don't even need to think hard about this, an album which kept growing on me over the years and acted as a catalyst to seek out more similar alternative and experimental music. A timeless classic and super influential one at that.

Not bad

I never heard of this band before but honestly made me a little angry listening to this, and hard not to skip most tracks - It seems like very safe music, designed to be inoffensive in all aspects which pisses me off because it feels safe, I am not even sure if it deserves "ok" 2 stars, possibly my 2nd 1 star here.

Great album! The quintessential goth release, I have already rated this on RYM as 4.5/5.0, so this could go either way here, but honestly it is deserving 5 stars I think, great vibes

Never listened to the Monkees besides I'm a Believer and sadly so far I do not see much value in this, just your average 60s pop rock band trying to be the next Beatles and severely lacking it seems. I'll give another go after work. Rated 2.5 on RYM, just plain average. Looks like strong 2 stars here.

Honestly I am too tired to even think about this one today. So I'll keep it short. Bland, boring. no. 2/5

Oh great, yet another bland indie record from late 90s, early 00s. I want to punch the guy who made this list, has he ever heard of a little word called variety. I just don't understand how this apparently was so popular, it makes me freaking angry. Despite not really being super into Swans or Godspeed you black emperor, but why the hell not include those releases as well? The author of this list sounds like a douchebag who just included half of his childhood albums. P.S. Just some notes - "There Goes the Fear" sounds awfully close to Sunday Morning by VU and next song "M62 Song" has some awful similarities to Moonchild by KC. It’s funny how the song which I liked the most or came closest to liking is also one of the least played songs on the album lol. Not so sure anymore if this even deserves 2 stars, just kill me already

Finally, after an endless streak of boring indie records, I get this. Easily one of the best produced albums ever, easy 5 stars. I bet I am an opposite from all those kids rating their indie rubbish high and probably hating this.

First Hip-Hop album on this list! I know this album, but never listened to it. Really reminds me of "Deltron 3030". Just don't like immature lyrics, but I read that's Kool Keith's character and his sense of humour, apparently. Ah, looks like Dan the Automator produced this, so "Deltron" connection is established. Good hip-hop albums which I just rated 3.5/5.0 on RYM, could go either way here.

Yesterday got my first hip-hop album on the list and now this classic... I rated it 3.5 on RYM because it does seem to lack despite some tracks, but for influence here could go for 4 stars maybe

Should be a fairly straightforward 5 stars this one, glad I already knew of this album before because I wanted something easy today. I had this rated at 4.5 on RYM but should strongly consider increasing it to perfect 5, this is such a beautiful recording.

Wow, suddenly so much hip hop after first month of no hip hop at all. This is not bad but again I don't think this is such a masterpiece as some people tend to call it. I heard way better hip hop but I also heard worse so to me this is just about average. Even those big hits sounds a bit cringy today.

Pretty cool, interesting record, been's caught stealing is on this one of course, which is a stone-cold classic. A pleasant experience. I am not sure why, but it is lacking strongly in something. Probably dead in the middle with 3 stars, perhaps one to REVISIT? Im drunk

First proper country record, I am familiar with Loretta. She has a beautiful voice and kind of the voice which comes to my mind when I think of female singing a classic country tunes. I am not huge on country, but this is solid and enjoyable, probably 3 stars

Ah, yes! Brings back memories, a great southern blues rock album. Def at least 4 stars for this bad boyy. Just rated 4.5 on RYM so I might give this one 5 stars here just because!

Surprised, I never really went and listened fully to this OST. I love Moon safari and from the first listen this album instantly feels very solid. Relaxing, calming, chill, solid piece of work, probably 4 stars.

Nice! Might be first proper blues album, def first Chicago blues one, very nice solid live muddy waters record, probably 4 stars, perhaps revisit?

First Dylan! Not my favourite, but this is really good album. However I'm afraid there is not enough time today to properly review it. At least 4 stars for sure on this one. Maybe even more but this one surely worth constant REVISIT. I might regret my rating, cause it might deserve 5 stars as well but I have many more of his albums to listen and soak in for a longer time. UPDATE after 2 days: Just had to update to 5, this is a really special record even though it's 4.5 on RYM

Must be first prog album and what a masterpiece! I'm glad I already listened to this last year in depth, otherwise it would not be enough time to properly soak it in. Maybe some flaws but still solid 5 stars for me. Carpet Crawlers and Hairless Heart and Fly instantly became some of my favourite tracks ever.

I wonder why they have a live album instead of a studio one. Maybe they haven't released a worthy studio recording. This has 2 massive hits obviously but apart from that it's decent but don't think it's super great. Probably 3 stars

Alright, I really only got into these guys last year. Especially with Daydream Nation and this album - so this easily is 4 stars. But on the other hand, I think them having 5 albums on this list is a bit too much still. But I would add this one easily. A very interesting noisy listen, love Kool Thing and Dirty Boots

I mean The Who is a great band but why are there so many live albums. Especially a band like this has enough great studio albums for this list so a bit disappointed by this entry. Still, this is really good, obviously.

Ok, this was really a pleasant surprise. I love tribe, but have never bothered to check Q-Tip's solo discography. Oh boy was I wrong! Super good mix, relaxing, interesting hip-hop. Love it. probably even go for 4 stars.

I have heard of this band plenty o' times before this, but never actually listened to this. Pretty cool English minstrel folk, not bad, not bad. Probably 3 stars?

It's actually pretty solid, better than I expected. Take me out is legendary, but I am enjoying some other tracks as well, not bad.

Classic, dirty, electronic dance masterpiece. 5/5

Superb cool combination of jazz and soul. No one did this better than Jimmy Smith. This is among my favourite jazz records ever and despite rating it 4.0 on RYM, I might give it 5 stars here purely because there's a huge lack of Jazz albums on this list

Well aware of these guys. Afraid only recognize Sabotage on this one so far after listening to halfway through. A lot of variety here and some cool cameos like Q-Tip, but despite all of that they are just not connecting to me on a personal level yet. Still, despite all of that, must deserve at least 4 stars, very solid interesting music with plenty of ideas and good production.

Another live album! Well, this one is half-live I suppose as there are many overdubs. Sadly, this is the only entry for the great Thin Lizzy which will reflect in my rating. Probably deserving 4 stars, I know nearly half of the songs on this one and that's about all the songs I know from them haha.

Like the Dude said: "I fucking hate the Eagles, man". Well I don't however this was quite a boring experience, enjoyable, but boring nevertheless. I guess this is just the middle of the road for me, not to terrible but nothing to write home about. Probably 3 stars.

Last time I heard these guys is when I watched Metallica live at Moscow from '91 or '90 and remember liking them, so this will be interesting, a blues rock revival of sorts. Ok, after one full listen enjoyed this quite a lot, a decent blues rock cut, probably 3.5/5.0 ON RYM so here could go either way, I am very generous so far with this list. Strong Zeppelin and Aerosmith influence here, perhaps not surprisingly the best track was "Hard to Handle" which was written by Mr. Otis Redding.

Ok, so I was dreading a Britpop album which I knew this list has plenty, but this is actually much better than I expected, not half bad. Will probably give it 3 stars, cannot see going above that because it's a bit boring to me still. Album opener really stands out to me "Girls & Boys" and it reminds me of Bowie style which is a good thing. Skipped quite a few tracks on 2nd listening and couldn't get to listen for the 3rd time so no more than 3.

This one will be easy, glad I got into TH seriously a year or two ago. Out of 11 songs, 10 are in my Talking Heads playlist and I like 8 so this is easy 5 stars for me. Great, great album with clear influence from Fela Kuti and of course produced by Mr. Eno.

2nd Bowie album on list! Weirdly enough again I love this album but not one of my Bowie favourites so unsure if to give 5 stars, but 4 is a no-brainer for this one, I just prefer Low a bit more. On Side 1, "Heroes" is a clear standout track, no doubt. However, "Beauty and the Beast" is a very cool opener. I also like "Blackout" and other 2 tracks are alright as well. But I think side 2 is really where this affair shines through. With some help from Mr. Eno, we have a beautiful ambient collage. Kraftwerk inspired "V-2 Schneider", intense "sense of doubt". I like serene, eastern sounding Moss Garden. Listening to last 2 tracks now. I think this might go to 5 stars too, cause why not, I've rated it 4.5/5.0 on RYM anyway.

First Frank Zappa! And potentially the last one here... But a legendary entry, nontheless. Probably an easy 5 stars for this great and unique work of art.

I don't even know what to think about this. On one hand - I've heard worse, but damn this made me angry and I've listened to most of this while skipping a lot of tracks halfway through. Can't decide between 1 and 2 stars.

Alrighty, well aware of these guys and their huge impact and importance on punk. This was an enjoyable listen on my way to work. Now, I am not a punk connoisseur, it's not my forte, however I do like punk. So this must at the very least be 3 stars. But I don't see giving this one more than 4, perhaps the one to REVISIT? I think I'm going to give 3 stars after listening to this album for most of the day, and now I'm literally drunk... But I might regret it and increase it to 4 at some point in time, rated 3.5/5.0 on RYM. P.S. Damn (no pun intended), I feel I might even round up my RYM's 3.5 to 4 stars here, really cool discovery even though I knew of the band well before just haven't (how stupid of me) listened to them properly before. Well anyway I guess morning me will decide.

2 punk albums in a row! And first from the legendary Clash. This is a good album again, can't help but compare to the Damned album which I got yesterday, this is enjoyable, some great tracks like White Riot, Janie Jones and Police & Thieves. Def at least 3 stars, quite possibly 4 but not sure yet.

I have heard of this band plenty, but never listened to them before, pretty sure of that. I'm halfway through now, and it's not that bad, but it's kind of boring to me as well, can't see this going for more than 3 stars, maybe less, will see after I finish listening to this fully.

Easy 5, I checked, and I know every single song of this album and don't even need to listen to this thing. Hard rock classic and one of the greatest rock debuts of all time, no doubt. However, G'nR leaves much to be desired besides this.

Interesting album today, absolutely never heard of this band before in my life. I am neither super opposed nor attracted to this soul infusion with rock. It's quite fun, energetic, but feels a bit uninspired to me. Probably 3 stars all in all, we'll see.

Really excited to get my first Wonder album! Already listened to this in the past, today re-listened to this album a few times and man, I really wish to give this one 5 stars, but I love about half of the songs here and other half I don't care too much about so easily very solid 4 stars.

All right, kind of surprised to see this here. A very early Nick Cave in his career. Feels very much minimal, a DIY punk affair. I quite enjoyed it, but at the same time I don't think this is that great, not even sure if this is deserving of 3 stars.

Alrighty, the second album of the Kinks on this list. I have put quite a lot of effort in rating Village Green Preservation Society but feels like today I am not in the mood to put as much effort into this one. So the only song I knew is Waterloo Sunset but on the 2nd or 3rd re-listen, the album opener - "David Watts" is also quite cool.

Just listened to this once in the morning. Not my cup of tea but it's not bad, in fact just in the middle of the road for me, not great either. But it's groovy, funky and great production, I was aware of Waterfalls and that's it. First time listening to this group. Probably 2 or barely 3 stars. Rated 2.5/5.0 on RYM.

First Stones album I am getting here and oh boy what a great one this is! Either this one or Exile are my favourite Stones albums so this will be an easy 5. A great great Blues rock album

First album from the King himself! Well sadly this is a live album, nothing against them but maybe not on this list. Despite that, this is recorded super well and mixed expertly up to the point where it is hard to think this is a live album. Legendary moments with "In the Ghetto" and "Suspicious Minds", so probably easy 4 stars.

Easy 5 on this one, know it by memory alone. Clearly one of the most iconic albums of all time and one of the bestsellers for a good reason, but not my fav PF album.

Yet another iconic rock album. One of the best hard rock offerings, I think. Rated this already 4.5/5.0 on RYM, so this could easily go to 5 stars here, maybe.

Sounds a bit average to me, listened fully to this at least once and sadly did not pick up many memorable moments. Just your average country album it seems so probably around 2 stars and 2.5/5.0 on RYM

Never have listened to D'Angelo before, but I heard he has recently passed away, so may he rest in peace. This is a huge influence on neo-soul movement in the 90s and actually sounded more or less what I expected it would sound like. Not exactly my kind of soul (I prefer classic sounds), but this is still good, just about the middle of the road for me. Not a huge fan of lyricism here, but bass bunches through, and it is mixed well. P.S. On 2nd listen some tracks did stood out like Shit, Damn, Motherfucker or When we get by. I am tempted to check his most famous album "Voodoo" which is surprisingly not on this list! So this artist is perhaps the one to REVISIT? Planning to maybe give 3.5/5.0 on RYM and 3 stars here

What an album! I am having a horrible day so this is a great treat. A superb jazz album , really a masterpiece. I have no idea how can anyone think this is bad??! 500 stars for this one, also what a legendary lineup here!

Noisy goodness! Took me so many years to got into this, no regrets. Easy 5 stars.

Very cool to have this album here, never sat down and listened to it, but well aware of this work. Obviously I was already more than familiar with "Good Vibrations" but I now also love "Heroes and Villains". Not sure what to give this one, between 3 and 4 stars most likely. It is an enjoyable to listen but does feel a bit unpolished and unfinished, some great ideas here. Rated 3.5 on RYM, perhaps should REVISIT in the future...

Sorry, but for me, it sounds just like yet another boring indie record. Does absolutely nothing for me, probably not complete thrash, but I skipped most of it and really don't want to listen again, we will see. Max 2 stars.

Ok, foremost I love the cover of this album. Some decent funk and soul in here. Will be hard to rate, probably right in the middle with 3 stars, but not sure yet. Probably the one to REVISIT in the future as well! "The Cisco Kid" is a great song! Rate it 3.5 on RYM, and I really enjoyed, but I don't want to be too generous on this list, so I might give strong 3 stars here still, but we will see. But I am really feeling inclined towards 4 as well, stumped!

This is quite interesting, I don't know why I was expecting yet another indie album. However as interesting as this is, I am not so huge on post-rock despite obvious influence of this band. A lot of ideas here but feels kind of loose. Probably right in the middle for this one.

Cool, never heard of these guys so that's always appreciated. Sounds like a decent punk album, but nothing super smashing great, definitely not bad either, probably once again middle of the road for me.

Weirdly I did not expect XTC to sound like this, from what I heard of them before it was pretty standard new-wave post-punk type of stuff which I liked. This is more like baroque pop, beatlesque type of stuff. Not bad, but I don't care about it too much either so probably yet another 3 stars. Rated 3.5/5.0 on RYM. I think I should REVISIT this artist, not neccessarily this album though. I want to check out their stuff from the 80s

What an album! Blues rock masterpiece no doubt and perhaps the bluesiest offering from the Doors. Also this is last album to feature Jim, some of my favourite tracks are here. Rated 4.5 on RYM so at least 4 stars here but I see this going for 5 stars as well.

Alright, alright, alright! Busy day today, got a nice jacket and park run so almost no time to re-listen to this, but I do have it on vinyl as it wasn't on Spotify, one of the first records I ever bought actually. Classic funk, robably can go to 4 stars, will see

Never heard about this guy before, in theory I should really like it but it's kind of boring, some nice moments maybe and music is not horrible but I don't really care for it, can not see more than 3 stars, but will probably give 2

I'm not a pop music fan by any means, but these guys are relatively decent. And I even knew 2 songs out of this one. Probably right in the middle of the road for me, maybe a bit below, but that's just my taste

SO listened to this almost fully on my way to work. Especially helps knowing the context and story behind this album which is full of tragedy. And it does feel like it listening to this - a grim, very dark, somber, melancholic and serious listen. Really hard to judge something like this in one day of listening.

It's not bad, never heard of her before. But also delivery and voice and lyrically it's really a bit boring to me. Probably just about average. "Small blue thing" stood out to me

Rated 4.5/5.0 on RYM. This is absolutely easy strong 4 stars, 2 classic stones cuts, but apart from those this album is very strongly blues oriented and clearly influenced by Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson and others. I love No Expectations, Jigsaw Puzzle and Stray Cat Blues among others. Might even go to 5 stars, but then again, I don't want to be too generous here. But I love this album for sure, def in top 4 stones albums, maybe even top 3.

Never was quite sure why this is regarded so highly- even now after fully listening to it, perhaps for the first time. Even biggest songs which I know "One" and "Mysterious Ways", I like, but don't really care that much for, so I can't see rating this more than 3.

An easy 5 (years) today! Masterpiece

So this will be difficult one to rate, not because I don't like Bjork, but I am not a huge fan either. She is a difficult artist for me to grasp. This is very interesting, minimal, mellow record. Only listened to half of it, and feels like it deserves 4 stars, maybe even the one to REVISIT in the future? P.S. I see I alredy rated Homogenic a 4.0 on RYM and that is the one which I kind of get, but I can't imagine giving this one 3 either so f**k it - let's say 4.0 both here and on RYM, she deserves it

So foremost, I said it before, and I will say it again - how come the most prolific composer of 20th century has only 1 album on this list, and it's a live one??? Despite all of that, this is absolutely a legendary performance, can't get any better than this, swinging goodness, the best big band ever in my opinion of course along with Count Basie's. So this is easy 5 stars for these reasons for me, real highlights for me are "Festival Junction" and "Jeep's Blues". I love Duke's vocal ad libs in the background.

This feels very AC/DC to me. Not bad at all, but nothing super original or new here at all, so I don't really see what's the point of having this album on this list. Probably 3 stars, it's alright, enjoyable listen indeed.

I already had these guys and wasn't impressed that much. But this ones is better so far after 1 listen. Might go for 3 stars. Honestly this might be first modern indie album I might even want to REVISIT!? "Intervention" stuck out to me and maybe couple of other tracks

I guess according to this list I hate soul music? Which couldn't be further from the truth really. I have heard of her before but only now learned she is Beyonce's sister, if that matters. Music is alright, production is slick as most pop records these days really so I can't increase rating based just on that. Probably 2 stars for this one, dont even care to finish listening to it.

One of the architects of rock n roll! But as this is the compilation, I will not go more than 4 stars.

The title song is clearly a masterpiece, but I wish I could say the same about the rest - and I haven't even finished listening to this, but don't have very high expectations, probably 3 stars just like I gave to their debut.

I like this album a lot, but I would prefer "Im Bleach" on this list. Definitely 4 stars, maybe more, but not sure, need to listen more to it, but not enough time! But I see already rated this 4.5/5.0 on RYM so there's that.

Today is Christmas Eve and I feel like it's not enough time to get into this.. i have heard about this artist a lot, but this is finally first time I'm about to listen to him seriously, so might even take 2 days. So I have listened to it once by now and yes, it is quite beautiful music, but to be honest I still don't see why this guy was revered so much, hopefully that's not just because of how his life has ended. Already rated as of now 3.5 on RYM, but I just can't see giving 4 stars here, at least not for now. Perhaps this is one to REVISIT in the future?

I am not a big fan of novelty songs, but this is quite a good classic collection of Christmas songs. Gotta give it to Mr. Phil the Killer. Probably between 3 and 4 stars. I suppose this is indeed the definite Christmas album, but then again I just don't care for this stuff.

Maybe I'm slightly biased because Zep is my favourite rock band of all time, so this is easy 5 stars for me! Worth noting out of first 5 or 6 Zep albums this one is the only one I rated 4.5 on RYM with all the others being 5.0! That's just how much I love them and I don't really care if that offends anyone.

Funky, sweet, beautiful masterpiece. Really great album, probably 5 stars, up 1 star just because of the title track. On RYM I have rated this one 4.5, but will probably go to the max here, why not. I think I should REVISIT some of the songs I am not as much familiar with later on!

Seems very mid, I get that the Faces is part of rock history, but really not sure if this one deserves the spot on the list. Very average sounding blues rock album, not terrible, bit definitely not great, at most can be 3 stars.

Alrighty, so this work is highly rated. I had to listen to this a few times to sink it in. I like the closer, the opener and some other songs. This is not really my type of sound but I can see why it was highly rated and might even give 4 despite not being my thing, but I might also want to REVISIT album in the future. P.S. I am definitely enjoying this quite a lot after a few listens, it is unique and I can feel the presence and influence of Pixies, R.E.M., Jesus and Mary Chain and older post-punk acts here.

I've been waiting for this one! Never took time to properly listen to this album and I love "Dummy" - so far this is very different experience from their debut, not neccessarily in a bad way though. A lot of noise, ambience and drones here, and dare I say, I feel a lot of krautrock influence which for me is always a plus. So far might give 4 stars, not sure if more, but I will want to REVISIT it in the future as well. P.S. Few re-listens already, opener "Silence" is really cool krautrock. "Nylon Smile" reminds me of Can, also digging "The Rip" and "We Carry On". So might give 4.5/5.0 on RYM. Definitely strong 4 stars here.

NOTE: Listening and rating to this on Apr 21 2026. Now for review. Does not seem to contain tracks nearly as memorable as in Hounds of Love. However it's not bad at all, I liked This Woman's Work and possibly "Never be mine". Dead in the center with 3 stars.

OK, this is pretty rad, exactly the reason I even started the challenge to hear something new and fresh to me. I liked the first song, surprised by the cover of "Imagine" which was quite interesting. Might go for 3 stars, does get a bit samesy and I feel like this western instrumentation does not always serve to make the music better here, but indeed a very interesting discovery. OK, so I gave a dead average of 2.5/5.0 for RYM but I will round to 3 stars. Interesting start of the year, today is January 1st 2026.

This definitely made me a strong impression on my long time ago when I first heard it. Haven't listened to them in ages, but I reckon it still 5 in my books.

Did not really do much for me at all.. I thought beats were very weak, the only one I liked is from Method Man and came way before this, so.. No more than 2 stars.

Part of Bob's great electric Trilogy. Perhaps my least favourite out of 3, but still great nevertheless. Definitely also strongly considering 5 stars for it. And really hard to choose, if possible, the favourite track here - between title track, Like a Rolling Stone, Ballad of a Thin Man, Desolation Row and Queen Jane Approximately, this album contains some of the Bob's best work.

Yet another nostalgic trip back... Legendary Hard Rock album, and yes I said Hard Rock rather than Metal. I really wish they stayed with their 80s sound, but this is classic for a reason. Probably quite easy 5 stars, not surprisingly.

First Queen album for me on this list! One of my favourite bands of all time, but i have to say this is not among my favourites, still a superb album, perhaps their proggiest. I love seven seas and the march of the Black Queen. Probably solid 4 stars.

Not sure what to even say about this. I appreciate her as an artist which she clearly is. But this is just not my thing, still probably 4 stars and I like some songs but her voice is just so shrill to me and I really have to be in the mood. Good music. I like all the Irish and Celtic influences here.

I am quite surprised I never got around to listening to Elvis Costello. This is quite alright actually, for sure 3 stars and something I will probably want to REVISIT in the future?

This is easily 5 stars for me, probably my favourite Reggae album.

Never heard of these guys, after one listen nothing really stood out very much and it seems like very average 70s UK Punk. Not sure why this is on the list, 2, perhaps 3 stars but that's pushing a bit.

Glad to get chance to discover more from Bauhaus besides Bela Lugosi is dead. This is quite decent, will rate at least 3.5 on Rym. Couple songs already went to post punk playlist and will REVISIT. I think I will give 3 stars after few listens, but this one might even reach 4 in the future, very enjoyable and good post-punk/gothic rock album.

In so many years since knowing of Derek & the Dominoes, I have never bothered to listen to this besides Layla, so should be interesting. So far, listened to half and don't really see what's the big fuss with this one. Your average 70s blues rock with mid vocal performances and not many memorable parts at all I'm afraid, probably 3 stars at most.

This instantly reminds me of Public Enemy knock-off, even as far as the main MC vocal goes - he does remind me of Chuck D. Television is the drug of the nation is the track which stood out the most. Good stuff, probably 3 stars, cause I would still prefer Public Enemy for this political hip-hop stuff

So if I only judged this by the title track it would clearly be 5 stars, but this is not how I do things here, and sadly I am only familiar with the title track despite loving Mr. Cooper. Will be a treat, but so far after listening to it once I have to say this is not the strongest offering from Mr. Cooper I have heard so far. Will probably need to grow on me, but at the moment between 3 and 4 stars and most likely 3.5 on RYM. The rest of the album could not be any different from the title track, even some jazz influences here, some cabaret which is pretty cool, but does feel a bit loose and undefined, on the 2nd listen still learning towards 3 stars. P.S. On 2nd listen I really like "Alma Mater" and closing instrumental track

Again I would prefer studio album, but oh well. This is legendary and probably one of the better known live albums of Metal. Great stuff, but not close to being my favourite record of Motorhead. Probably easy 4 stars though.

Legendary album! Will have fun this with one. out of 9 tracks I am well familiar with 3 of them but overall a great vibe, possibly 4 stars.

Never heard of this project before and from the first song sounds very interesting. After listening to the whole album I thought it had Eno influence and it turns out Eno is indeed the producer here which explains a lot. Interesting mix of chamber, folk, prog and other styles, definitely strong 4 stars and REVISIT worthy

Never heard of this before, is this some kind of feminist dance punk? Actually not too bad, some very cool tracks, but I don't like a lot of drum machine beats here, probably mid 3 stars for me.

Legendary! Great start for a week, absolutely easy 4 stars, maybe even max, we will see what album tracks will be like

Probably easy 5 stars today, only because, gladly, I already had time to properly listen to this one a year ago, it wouldn't have been enough time if I haven't. Also, I am a bit regretting giving Public Enemy 4 stars yesterday which shouldn't even be part of this review! Anyway, beautiful album

I guess I can understand why this is beloved, but then again I'm afraid this doesn't do much for me at all, very average. I already had Achtung Baby so probably this one will also be 3 stars and that's being a bit generous from my perspective I feel.

Yay.. Yet another indie record, how many more of these will I have to endure? Once again, just few songs in I see absolutely nothing special about this, some Stooges influence, cool, some hardcore punk influence so at least it is a bit different from other indie offerings I got, but still I mean this is below average for me, not terrible but I can survive fine without this thanks

This will be fairly obvious and easy 5 stars for me, not as hard choise as it was with Music for the Masses. Every single song on this album is very good, pretty much a perfect album for me and possibly the best Depeche album as well.

Here I thought, oh well, another below average indie rock album from a band I've never heard before, but I couldn't have been more wrong on this one. Some kind of noisy experimental indie-ish record. On some tracks, experimental use of percussion even reminds me of Tom Waits, definitely at least 3 stars, 3.5 on RYM and must REVISIT.

Better than expected after listening to the whole album, not great, but not terrible, but I don't think I need to hear any more of such albums. 3 stars at most.

Too bad this is the only Santana album here, latin goodness. Already have this rated at 4.5/5.0 on RYM, but not sure if this one reaches 5 stars for me, strong 4 for sure.

I will give this 2 stars just out of spite. Unique and influential offering, however barely listenable, but still this is one of the very few hommages to Musique Concrete movement on this list.

Much better than I expected, I even knew two songs, Relax is obvious but Two Tribes is much heard and very sick as well! Interesting structure and cool sounds, probably at least 3 stars here

Alrighty. Interesting... Not even sure what to say about this, not a big fan at all, but at least so far on the 2nd song it's a bit better than that Britney album I had to listen... Cannot see giving this more than 2 stars, I highly doubt even after I listen to it whole, that my opinion will change that much. Maybe even 1

This might be the longest album I got so far, so I have a lot of listening to do today. But gladly already familiar with this great work, already rated 4.5 on RYM so could go either way here, but I would be leaning towards 5.

Another album which I listened since I was a child and firmly believe is a rock masterpiece. So easy easy 5 starts, however I still will listen to it today, because who can resist those awesome John Lord keyboard runs??! 5/5

Again, surprised why such a great artist has only 1 album on the list and it's a live one. It's a legendary live album no doubt, however he had a run of many great studio albums as well. But still for this historical record I reckon I'll give 4 stars.

Another great one today, first one from the White Stripes for me on this list. A strong entry, a really good album, but for me, it does lack something to reach the perfection, therefore I will give it strong 4 stars.

Alright, this is pretty decent, nice keyboard work and instrumentation, however it's not super great either, probably very strong 3 stars for this, lacking a bit for me. But today is busy, and maybe I'll find some time to re-listen later on this eve. Def at least 3.5/5.0 on RYM

Don't really feel too much like listening to this again, tired of this indie shit. Still feeling generous enough to give it 2 stars, cause it could always be much worse. Ok, on the 2nd listen it's not bad, def at least 2.5 on RYM, still not sure about 3 though.

I thought this is not too bad listening to the Intro track, however it gets progressively more boring and lazy-sounding. Not too impressed by yet another stupid fucking indie offering on this list. 2 stars

Looks like already rated this 4.0 on RYM. Used to be quite a fun of these guys back in the day, but after finding the likes of Eno and similar this just doesn't cut it anymore for me as much, at least 3 stars here for sure, but maybe even 4. I still remember and love couple of tracks from this one!

What an idiotic album cover but at least music sounds almost exactly like you would imagine. Another boring indie record, yay. 2 stars

Favourite growing up and played huge part in me discovering metal music. Don't really listen to Maiden much anymore but number of the beast still stands for me as on the greatest metal albums ever, 5 stars

Too bad I am having massive issues at work this week so I can't find enough time to properly give this attention but clearly this is at least 4 strong stars. Again not enough time to properly decide. NEED PROPER REVISIT

Ok, this is pretty decent, perhaps 3 stars even though I am not a fan of this post-hardcore stuff, but it's decent stuff nevertheless

Never heard of these guys despite Spotify praising this to be one of the most important band of the 90s!? Hmmm. Either way, this is pretty decent actually, quite enjoyed it, 3 stars quite easily

I guess don't judge a book by it's cover cause this is pretty solid, enjoyable so far, I can see 3 stars easily here

Will be easy 5 today, metal masterpiece easily

I was pondering on this one for a while. On ome hand I used to like this much more then I was a kid and it has few legendary tracks. On the other hand, I don't really listen to them anymore. Still Wanted dead or alive holds up to me to this day and album has a few very good album tracks so all in all, considering 4 stars.

OK, I was really curious about this artist and was waiting for the first entry. Kind of like your classic crooner style, however very excentric and with a very unorthodox approach. First song Jackie stood out, but I enjoyed listening to this, the guy does not seem to take himself too seriously, an interesting record, at least 3 stars and perhaps should revisit at some point, but we will see. I expect a bit more from the other of his albums on this list, which is more highly acclaimed as far as I'm aware.

Wow, yet another one from these guys! This one is clearly my favourite of them, but apart from the 3 big hits I am not familiar with album tracks, so this might go for 4 stars unless those album tracks are super amazing.

Wow, I am surprised I keep hearing about old school hip-hop bands which I never heard of before. The album cover art is cool, this is your standard old-school conscious rap. Pretty damn good, however it does kind of get samey which makes me lean into 3 stars more.

This is very interesting and I really appreciate getting something so different. But it does feel a bit like the stupid idiots who made this list added so many 2000s british indie rock albums, that they started feeling guilty and googled "best non-english albums of all time" or something like that. This is decent but does feel a bit repetetive and too long after a while, definitely at least 3 stars.

Nice, was waiting for this one. A little bit underwhelming, however still strong 4 stars for sure. I should probably revisit this more often, was only aware of Time of the Season, but opening track is really good as well. I love album art

I have this on Vinyl and also already rated at 4.5/5.0 on RYM, but I reckon here leaning more towards 4 stars, still not sure. Today is quite busy so not enough time to properly re-listen again

Maybe not exactly my cuppa tea,. this is very smooth, well produced and great sounding recording. Reminds me of 80s movie, 4 stars. I should check out some of her other albums, artist to REVISIT

Femi is clearly following in his great father's, Fela Kuti's footsteps. It is very good stuff, something old, something new, however it doesn't really hit as strong, doesn't seem to have that magical quality of Fela Kuti. Still some great moments here, at least 3, maybe 4 stars, need more time!

Already rated this legend 4.5 on RYM so could go either way here, but I am leaning towards perfect 5, this is a full package. P.S. Re-listened a few times to this great record again today and is very clearly 5 stars, perfect and love nearly every song here and what a badass album cover

Wow, for some reason I expected this masterpiece not to be here, I just re-listened ti this just a couple days ago, so this is like a sign haha. No other album in existence like this one really, superb, passionate, progressive jazz big band suite like no other. Strong 5 starts

Nice! Classic Roxy and last album with Eno, the end of this unique journey and the beginning of the new one. Just went on RYM and rated 4.5 but here is a strong 4 stars I'd say, I like half the songs from this album. And I have to say for me Eno's career is just superior and even more interesting

Good stuff, haven't listened to this in a very long time. Very good record, altough I only know 2 songs here, still probably almost 4 stars, rated 3.5 on RYM, I expect the other record of theirs on this list to be even better

Honestly, so far this is, as I expected a bit better indeed than the CSN album I got on this list before, might even go for 4 stars this one. After a few re-listens it's quite clear that the addition of Mr. Neil Young definitely elevates this project to another level. I should REVISIT this one again in the future.

I was really looking forward to this one! After hearing this album just less than 2 years ago, ot instantly became one of my all time favourites easily and I expect it will stay that way for quite a while. Easy 5 stars, a masterpiece ambient art work. Today this became my most listened album of all time as well surpassing Downward Spiral

OK, this surprised me for a couple of reasons: I am only aware of their greatest hits like "Red Red Wine" or "Kingston Town" so it was surprising to their offering on this list is debut album without any of these tracks. Secondly, after fully listening to the album and now re-listening I am presently surprised by these instrumental dub tracks, really dig them. Rated 3.5/5.0 on RYM so it's good, could go either 3 or 4 stars here.

Super important album for me, my beginning in jazz many years ago, still as magical and spiritual as it ever was. Easy 5 stars for sure

Sadly last Doors album on this list for me! And perhaps their debut is also their best one, easy 5 stars from me for sure without too much thought, just check that legendary tracklist

Wow, this really gives me strong Stereolab vibes, something I wasn't expecting at all. Very interesting, highly experimental work for it's time. I can see this going for 4 stars and at least 3.5 on RYM

Honestly, so far after hearing half of this album I am not too impressed. I love a few of their songs, and they are among the main Big Beat bands, but for me this is not even close to Prodigy, probably 3 stars, but will see after listening to this fully

One of the most, if possibly not the most iconic live album ever recorded! What else can I really say about this, superb, greatly recorded superior piece of work this is. Easy 5 stars probably.

Finally, we get Jimi and looks like, not surprisingly, all 3 studio albums are on this list - as they should be! All 3 could really go for 5 stars, but for me Axis was always a touch weaker than other 2. However, I can see I could not decide and rated all three at 4.5/5.0 on RYM. Possibly, I will rate this as 4 and then other 2 as 5, or if I give this one 4 I might reduce one of the other two. This is a touch one for some reason. P.S. I keep spinning this on repeat today and really this is such an enjoyable and great record through and through I added couple more songs into my Jimi playlist and started really liking a couple of more, so I will after all, give this one 5 stars I think.

This is an interesting one. First redneck album on the list, but with apparently massive scope. Southern history, culture and traditions rolled into one double LP package. Despite all of that, this is quite boring and repetitive music, probably 2, 3 if I'm feeling generous. Rated 2.5 on RYM.

2nd Steely album on this list for me! I like all of their albums, but I would really have put Gaucho or Royal Scam here instead of Pretzel Logic, for this goody I will be going for 4 stars I reckon.

Surprisingly not as great as I've expected, even if every song was like American Pie, I would still go to 4, but only first few tracks were memorable and so probably going for 3 stars here. P.S. don't get me wrong, this os very nice, superbly recorded and enjoyable record. Probably 3.5 on Rym and I definitely want to REVISIT this, especially liked song called "Vincent"

Listened halfway through to my way to work and I still don't get this pop punk stuff, it's way too sanitized and boring to me, probably 2 stars

Alrighty, quite excited about this cause I never really found opportunity to explore more from this guy apart from Brown Eyed Girl. One thing which is pretty soon becomes clear is that this guy has really an amazing and versatile voice which I like. Album is enjoyable but so far I haven't found the reason why this was so popular at it's time. Definitely at least 3 stars, with possibility to REVISIT, but I keep getting distracted today and not finding time to listen to this in full.

First Neal and not CSN&Y album for me on this list, and what a goodin! Side A is basically an absolute perfection, listening to side B now, but probably overall this definitely deserves 5 stars, legendary work

2nd Madonna album I am getting on this list. Much better than the last one I got. Title song is great, however I did not know any of the other songs. Prince collab is wonderful as well. Polished 80s pop sound. Probably 3 stars.

Very interesting addition to the list and I'm not sure how to even rate it. I like it, but for once I am not that familiar with Mambo music, but this name is very familiar to me. Secondly, I am way more familiar with Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova when it comes to the Latin music. This is nevertheless, very cool, and for sure at least 3 stars, maybe 4? P.S. On 2nd listen couple of tracks are really grabbing like "El Cayuco" and "Mambo Gozon". Looks like I will revisit and rating on RYM is now at least 3.5 for sure, can easily round this one up to 4 stars here, great fun music.

One of my favourite prog albums of all time and a clear prog masterpiece this is. Easy 5 stars from me, without too much pondering needed here.

Wonderful Brazilian music of the 60s is the only one to make me want to learn Portuguese. This is instantly recognizable sound of Tropicalia, however I will expect some of my favourite Brazilian artists here like Gil, Costa or Jorge Ben. This is still decent with at least 3 stars

While What's goin on is my favourite Marvin and perhaps all time favourite soul album. This is wonderful as well. Probably 4 stars, super smooth music

Honestly, sadly this is not as good at all as I would expected. Her delivery and flow here on this album drags on and is boring. At the very best I would probably give it 3 stars, maybe even just 2, not sure. When first Bob's album came out in a couple of years after this and was much more interesting I think. P.S. Also really I should remember I listened to this on my way home from all night of drinking and not sleeping which absolutely affected my judgement. Perhaps someday I will re-listen to more. Now it's evening and on the 2nd listen I am really enjoying "East Virginia"!

Mwah! I thought White Family will be one of those artists with no 5 star albums, but I might have been wrong here, upon re-listening to this on my way to Stonehenge today, it rocks hard as it ever did, one of the crown rock achievements of 21st century, probably deserving 5 stars. However I put 4.5 on RYM, so exactly they still might not get a single 5.0.

This kind of 80s synth pop feels to sanitised, too much made readily available for the masses while dumbifying the roots of this music, I keep thinking of Kraftwerk with that sentiment for some reason. So dead average of 2.5 on RYM, and I am being too charitable with the stars for this list, so this might be only 2, we will see. I really maybe only liked 1st and last song on the album lol, it's not bad, but it's not great either. P.S. Actually on each re-listen I found some new songs I liked here so can round up for 3 stars, some nice synth pop here, but not masterpiece by any chance

Nice, I am huge fan of Genesis with Peter Gabriel and his solo stuff is really good. This is superbly produced, arranged and realised. However, from what I heard I might be reserving most stars to the album with the melting face. From what I heard that might be my favourite of his, I might give this one 3.5 on RYM, but 3 stars here.

We have one of the Grunge Big 4 today. I have to admit this one is my least favourite out of big 4, however this is still a grunge masterpiece. Already rated at 4.5/5.0 on RYM so could go either way here. Not sure if deserving 5 stars, but 4 also seems a bit too low for this one.

As much as I love Tom Petty and may he rest in piece, I always looked at him as sort of the greatest hits artist. Even though this has couple of solid hits, couple of other tracks I've enjoyed as well, but doesn't seem super strong as an album, so I can't decide between 3 and 4 here, but just because I gave 4 to Superuknown by SG yesterday, then this feels more like 3. Probably 3.5 on RYM so either way here.

I like the influences and sound here, but it gets very repetitive and very boring really quickly, so no more than 2 stars - probably. No real desire to keep relistening this sadly.

Absolutely great, powerful work from Neil & the guys from Crazy Horse. Among their best easily. Rated 4.5 on RYM and I love 5 out of 7 songs here, however I am thinking to reserve another 5 stars for "Harvest" and maybe for "On the Beach". Not sure yet. This is great, but I am being too generous lately.

This is just too sanitized and clean to me, but honestly better than I expected. So not sure, probably 2 or 3 stars, if I am feeling very positive today.

I didn't expect to like this so much. I was aware of the band, but honestly this feels so heartfelt and sincere. Probably more Irish folk here than punk and I like it a lot.

I've never heard of this artist before and have to admit was pleasantly surprised. Some krautish influence, a bit of psychedelia, interesting work with some memorable moments. At least 3 stars for sure and the one to REVISIT

I was waiting for this so much, such a brilliant and inventive work. Makes me laugh at reading some other reviews here and one guy said it best - do not be fuming if you get something out of an ordinary like this is, this should be the point of the list anyway. I guess some people are just happy listening to tons of mediocre indie rock albums on the list, well that's not me and I don't really give a ****. Clearly 5 stars, how can it be any less? Well 4.5 on RYM, but I could not give it anywhere less than 5

I always admired the theatrical flair of this. People like to use the term "rock opera", well this is the quintessential rock musical theater. Despite all of that, I don't find most songs to be super memorable, but it still is legendary and great album, 4 stars

I was waiting for a long time to finally get Tom to listen on this list. Not sure what more can I say about this - a brilliant, beautiful, highly original album. Among his best, super 5 stars. So many horrible reviews on this don't even make me mad, just proves that most people are average simpletons, go and listen to swift if you can't handle anything a little out of ordinary you morons.

I'm a bit hungover today, this is quite a great album to listen on the days like these.. But I have already rated this as 4.0 on RYM so probably 4 stars here as well, 2nd side is much stronger than the 1st one.

Already rated their debut as 4.5 on my RYM so not sure, could go either way today. Also my hangover turned into fever and I'm afraid my mental capabilities are not up to speed yet today.

Very cool, enjoyable listen. However, not nearly as memorable as what I have heard listening to Tito Puente. Furthermore, I would just like to add that I hate this silly label 'salsa', reminds me of 'world' music, why don't we call irish folk music 'potato' music, how idiotic is that. Probably 3 stars

One of the greatest hip hop albums of the last 2 decades for sure. Fascinating lyrically, flows nice and a lot of memorable moments. 4.5 on RYm, probably 5 stars here

What a wonderful, mesmerising work of art, the highest grade. Every time I heard Dummy it always stays and sounds fresh, everything about it is wonderful and I could not give it less than 5 stars, how would that even be possible?

Just on the 1st listen this morning to work and I am already thinking this might be the best modern R&B album I have heard on this list, she is sick, and I am too, but not in a good way. P.S. I knew coming into this, that it will at least be 3 stars, but really I think I will be giving this album a 4 stars, it's really that good. I will be REVISITING her in the future for sure.

A vaguely familiar name. Music is alright, a bit monotonic and repetitive although, I feel some krautish influences which is always a plus for me, but so far after listening to the whole album nothing stood out too much, so maybe 2 or 3 stars at first glance.

Nice! One of the architects of the alternative rock right there and this is their breakout album. Although I have to say after discovering their early days, I think that's there it's at, so I wish this list would have more albums from their early career besides Murmur. I know this is a strong 4 stars for sure, we will see if I give 5 or not.

Apparently this one seems polarising here looking at reviews and for some reason most of positive ones are just scoffing at some perceived racism from more negative reviews? WTF indeed. Now onto main review: I was expecting not to like too much or even hate modern soul artist. But honestly so far I am quite enjoying this, some really memorable highs, production not surprisingly is great as is usually the case with this kind of super popular music. Maybe my only gripe is the rhytmic ideas are just not that interesting to me in most modern music, they sound too simplistic. However, still, I am quite enjoying this and will be looking forward to hear his biggest album. This is for sure one to REVISIT like with Ms. Badu which I enjoyed even more, but I will still at least give it 3, shit, maybe even 4 stars?

One of those albums which really made me super interested in Prog and I owe it that, cover is beautiful and just for Tarkus title track this is getting 4, so I will spend some time today listening to side 2 for sure.

Ok, quite pleasently surprised with young Bjork's band. This is pretty cool post punkish record, some b-52, some talking heads influences for sure with interesting delivery of Bjork. At least 3 strong stars for sure.

Wasn't aware of this Beach Boys record and yet I'm presently surprised by this. Memorable hooks and generally very pleasant recording, deserving 4 stars probably

Decent stuff, not as good as I imagined an oferring from Common would be. It drags a bit, but then again today is my first day back in Lithuania on holiday and feeling a bit distracted, at least 3 stars for sure. I will have to REVISIT this one, probably 3.5 on RYM?

Never heard of these guys before surprisingly. Sounds like a decent 60s folk rock album, probably right in the middle of the street for me with 3 stars. Not terrible, not great either

Seriously super repetitive, I would replace this with Max Roach freedom suite as there's barely any jazz on this list. Seems this is more of a political driven addition rather than on it's own merits cause musically it's quite boring, 2 or possibly 3 stars. But I am still on the holiday and not fully concentrating on these items lately so it's on me. perhaps I will revisit this project at some point

This is not bad, but I'm sorry, I think one album from these guys is enough really. Decent stuff, probably same as the other album on the list in terms of stars, that is 3

NOTE: Listening and rating to this on Apr 21 2026. Now for review. An incredibly funky post-punk album at places, but still with plenty of variety and other influences. Just recently discovered this band so happy I already heard this greate LP before, so this gives me more experience with it, rated 4.5 on RYM and strong 4 stars here. If they got all the best songs and squeezed downed the playtime it might have been even more.

Some nice harmonies here from legendary Everly Brothers, I knew of a few tracks on this, but they do kind of blend from one to another, It is an enjoyable listen though, but still dead average with probably 3 stars.

What a great album this one is! Initially I thought I would give it 4 stars, but I gave 4.5/5.0 on RYM and really thinking this deserves 5 here. What a great band and what a great sound, we have a few big hits with "Stand!", "Everyday People" and "I want to take you higher", but also some albums tracks shine with "Sing a simple song" and album closer "You can make it if you try". And a surprising discovery with 13+ minute instrumental funk masterpiece of "Sex Machine".

Damn Bowie just pierces through hear strongly, am I hearing him doing backing vocals too? Really not sure between 4 and 5, this is great . Honestly while first side contains 2 big hits with Lust for Life and Passenger, 2 really nice tracks and new awesome discovery "Tonight". I think 2nd side is really special and Kraut influence here is clear and no wonder looking as how Bowie contributed himself stronger on it, I loved 3 out of 4 tracks on it. Rated 4.5 on RYM and honestly might have to increase The Idiot as well once it comes on this list because on RYM already rated it 4.0. Here really strongly considering 5 stars.

Definitely in top 5 greatest southern rock albums no doubt. Big part of childhood and discovering music. These days I do prefer Neil Young.. From 8 tracks 4 are classics and 3 of them are on side A with Free Bird ending the album. However side B has some great super bluesy and dirty deep cuts. Just rated 4.5 on RYM, but not exactly sure if I want to give 5 stars here, but I probably should, morning will be wiser than night, during which I am writing this review, Free Bird is playing now after all cmon

I thought initially I will give this only 3 stars and really the big deal here is obviously "The Weight". However, upon a few listens mainly throughout the day but more-so in the evening, I am really enjoying a few other tracks, mainly the album closer "I Shall be Released", but also opener "Tears of Rage", "Long Black Veil" and "Chest Fever" so really this probably deserves 4 stars!

This might be another 5 stars I give to Wailers, apart from obvious one I have to Exodus. Side 1 is so good. Definitely top 3 album for me, already rated 4.5 on RYM, so I think this deserves a bump here maybe, but I can't remember side 2 so we will see today.

Listened twice to this today, never heard of the band and not sure why this is marked firstly as shoegaze as there is none of that here, maybe one of their other albums is - I don't know. However this is quite an enjoyable ride, psychedelic, some ambient, some baroque pop influences. Really quite good alternative album, 3 stars for sure and 3.0 on RYM. Possibly artist to revisit?

I agree with some of the reviews - how can something released so recently already be on the list? Even much more so considering how bland, uninspired and not innovative in any way this is - a strong 1 star!

The Band has 2 albums on this list and it's a crazy coincidence I got both of them in the span of several days. Now onto review - this sounds just as solid as their debut. "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" seems to be a real highlight here, a great song. But we will see, probably between 3 or 4 stars again.

Super excited to hear this because I have heard of the band but never gave them the chance, and oh boy, was I wrong not to listen to this earlier! Shit absolutely slaps, but not exactly what I expected from 80s post-punk band - they truly do have something unique about them, maybe this interesting thread of industrial in their DNA which becomes apparent the more you listen to this, but at the very least this is strong 4 stars and one band definitely to REVISIT! P.S. after a few relistens I am strongly considering 4.5 on RYM

First Beatles album on the list after 230 albums! So exciting to finally rate them, for me they really take of with the Rubber Soul, bit this is a really good album, still despite that, I will rate this no more than 4 stars. First side btw is much stronger than a 2nd one

I guess those first 10 seconds serve as a way to get rid of all the "normies" which is clearly indicated by some of asinine reviews here. Very interesting experimental work, super influential for post-punk movement. A few songs a really good and still, despite all of that, I will be giving 3.5 on RYM but 3 stars here.

This one will be easy to rate, I already rated it 4.0 on RYM so easy solid 4 stars here, however I would replace their debut on the list with "Speaking in Tongues" which is a superior album I think, but this is great album as well, still unpolished TH sound, and just before Eno joins them.

This might be my favourite Kinks album so far only just listening to it twice this morning while gardening. At least 4 stars for sure

Super important album for, the most listened one and clearly 5 stars, and despite all of that I forgot to write a damn review!

First album on this list for me from The Boss! Couple of big bangers with title truck and ubiquitous "Thunder Road", and great album gem of "Jungleland". But honestly apart from these not all album tracks really hit for me, maybe just couple, so despite having rated this 4.5 on RYM already, I will give it 4 stars here.

Interesting how after 200 listens I got no Beatles, and it's the 2nd album in a week. However, I think this is their weakest entry on the list and will be the only 3 stars I will give to this legendary band, the boys here just haven't found their sound, yet I'm afraid.

After listening to those first few R.E.M. albums, it really changed my perspective on them as the band, this is a masterful record and highly influential. I love pretty much every song here so easy 5 stars

Already 2nd album from this Band I am getting on the list. I feel this time I am enjoying them slightly more, even marked one song as liked, however I think I am still being overly generous cause this cannot go for more than 3 stars surely.

3rd R.E.M. album for me on the list and 2nd one just this week following my favourite of theirs "Murmur"! This might contain my favourite song of theirs "Orange Crush", however I need to listen to album tracks and this one might go for 4 stars.

Honestly if I still was a kid I would give this 5 stars, it's nostalgic, a great record, however side one is much much stronger than 2nd one even though it still has nice songs, but even though I might rated it for 4.5 on RYM, it will go for 4 here.

A bit obnoxious this one for some reason, it's not complete garbage though, some nice moments, and I like French house influence. However, can't seem to be able to give this one more than 2 stars.

This is as enjoyable as you would expect from prime Stevie Wonder of 70s. However, I just don't feel the same vibe as his other classic albums of this golden run, after couple of listens I can't recall any of the songs pretty much, so I am thinking 3 stars, at least 3.5 on RYM just for the quality, but it's missing something from me, perhaps needs to grow on me or sth

The highs are very high here, but albums tracks just don't grip me at all, they seem to be quite a week, so I expected this would get 5 stars, but maybe not after all… Definitely a strong 4 though! Also I think this is the first record on the list which made me think of writing about current US politics here lol

I used to think and say a lot loudly that Abba was my least favourite music out of all, well now to think back on that it's a little bit of a stretch because I could easily find music which is way way way worse and maybe could barely even be labeled as music. Now on the other hand "Arrival", a concept album from Swedish eurovision legends. A well crafted pop music with several hits. Again it is not my cup of tea, but this is still a good record, easily enjoyable, 3 stars for me.

Interesting album, reminds me of the one I got from, I think it was Egypt, but I am not sure any more. Anyway this is quite enjoyable however very repetitive and stretches for quite a while. So no more than 3 stars, but I appreciate opportunity to listen outside my comfort zone.

First Joni Mitchell album on the list for me! I admit I never really listened to here, but for some reason very excited and high expectations because of her legendary status and one song I do love from her catalogue after recent discovery when watching Martin Scorsese's The Last Waltz is "Coyote". SO at the first glance and throughout the day it mostly seemed good, inventive music but maybe nothing super amazing and an easy 3-star rating. However, now, as I am writing this after work I am appreciating this more and more. I know it will be at least 3.5 on RYM, but it is getting harder to decide, maybe will be super greedy and give 3 stars but one for sure to REVISIT!

An alright, quite interesting electronic music album from an artist I've never heard before. Does quite seem like a product of it's time, quite enjoyable but not a masterpiece by any chance. Probably 3 stars or so

At first listen I just scoffed at the band's name and apparent boring country on the surface, but on more attentive re-listen it does seem for it's time like it was quite revolutionary and one of the first successful attempts to blend country and rock sounds. SO yeah, this is alright, probably deserving 3 stars. A few songs to revisit from this one as well I reckon

Beautiful album from a great band! I have already rated this at 4.5 on RYM so could go either way here, but I reckon I won't be too generous and this can go for strong 4 stars at the very least, definitely not less. P.S. Honestly this really deserves rounding up to 5 stars as well, why not, it is so beautiful.

Last Steely Dan album on the list for me. This is a good one for sure, but once again I think they should have put Royal Scam or Gaucho here. This contains several all-time Dan classics, however album tracks fall a bit short for me, so this could be anywhere between 3 and 4 stars. Seeing that I already rated this 4.0 on RYM, I can't really round down 1 whole star, so will probably be 4.

Just the album I needed today I think. Superb progressive electronic music masterpiece from kraut legends, I wish this list had more of these. Probably quite easy 5 stars

By coincidence, I got last Steely Dan album on this list just a few days a go, and now I am getting an offering from Mr. Fagen from Steely Dan himself. And yeah, this indeed sounds like Dan.

Must be the first movie OST on this list and absolutely worthwhile to listen to! Not sure if there will be any more movie work here, but this album stands on itself as one of the greatest funk albums of all time clearly. At least 4 stars for sure

Incredibly groundbreaking and influential album, first of the Stooges both in their career and on this list for me. And it looks like the book has all 3 classic albums here which is great. Despite all of that, this is not my favourite but probably 2nd favourite Stooges album, first side is a masterpiece and 2nd side blanks a bit. Strong 4 stars.

What more can even be said here? Not much, a heavy metal masterpiece and pretty much where it all began, easy 5 stars.

Excited to finally take some time off to listen to Ms. Smith. This is pretty much as I expected - pretty freaking good, but not too interesting, so at least 3 strong stars for sure, 3.5 on RYM. But honestly this could be 4 as well. P.S. After a couple of revisits definitely one to REVISIT.

Bowie's influence is so clear and strong on this one, which is great. This might be the most tolerable britpop offering yet, quite different from the other ones on the list. 3 stars

Alright! Here we go with another Queen album from the list! This one is legendary as well with some timeless classics like Now I'm Here or the Killer Queen. Great work with at least 4 stars, not sure if this can reach 5 for me though. Rated 4.0 on RYM for now

I never sat down and actually listened to her before, but this is not bad at all. Don't get me wrong - this is not my cup of tea at all, but quite descent after all, might even get 3 stars.

Listened half of this and I have to admit I expected way more for some reason, because I kept seeing this album on the lists of best alternative albums on the 80s. And while this does sound ahead of it's time, not sure if it stands the test of time that good, it just sounds average to me, maybe 3 stars at best?

Honestly this is quite interesting for contemporary r&b album, however I don't like the production at all and her delivery is frequently quite boring, so just 2 stars, but could be worse. Seems to get better on the 2nd half so maybe 2.5 on RYM

Very excited to explore this artist as I was only aware of her from the collaboration with Nick Cave which was great. Hearing this now on the first time and it's not disappointing at all, quite interesting and seems like could be a concept album although I haven't done any research and might be wrong here. Definitely easy 3 stars, but could be more and she seems like an artist I should Revisit

Another poor young soul lost way too early. I have never sat down and listen to here but always knew she was something special. Reminiscent of old time jazz singers. Probably even thinking of giving this 4 stars. Several great songs here and of course great production, instrumentation and most important - Amy's great vocal delivery.

This is quite reminiscent of the Pogues which I really enjoyed quite a lot. I am also enjoying this quite a lot, however it feels like this album is way too long and blends a little bit too much, so we'll give it a middle rating of 3, not super great, but no bad by any means either.

Probably my favourite Bob's album so absolutely easy 5 stars here without thinking too much at all! What more can be really said about this great work, and yet I will still listen to it today on my way to the damn dentist appointment ouch

Never heard of this artist, sounds like a modern indie flavoured synth pop which I swear I already heard so many times before, this is so damn boring. I am wondering if they will even reach 2 stars, just because it's a synth pop which I don't mind but I don't know.. P.S. Honestly I cant even finish this, so probably no more than 1.5 on RYM, not sure if 1 or 2 stars here, really quite boring stuff.

Damn, here we go, this is the first ever for me actually sitting down to listen to these guys, I never really liked them that much, so this will be interesting. Listened to the whole thing and honestly they just don't do much for me, sure couple of memorable songs, but I have heard better things. And after listening to this I still don't get such a massive success this had, why? Possibly 2 stars or so

I checked out the other album on this list from Pavement a while ago last year and it's pretty alright. This is kind of similar, not a bad indie album, strong 3 stars

Ok, so this is similar to how I felt about the first album I got to listen from this list from mr. Costello - pretty aight, 3 stars but not more

I can't remember if I ever got same artist 2nd day in a row and that's where we are with another record from Elvis Costello. And tbh, similar to others this is quite alright but nothing amazing, probably another 3 stars

Yes, yes, yes! Finally getting some krautrock on the list, well besides Tangerine Dream I guess. Oh boy, do I feel sorry for any sore ass motherfucker calling himself music lover and failing to grasp the epic scale and influence of this great movement. 5 stars!

Never heard of this before, not a bad breakbeat album, probably 2 stars cause I wouldn't care too much to come back to this. Once again, third day in a row I just switch back to Miles 2nd quintet to refresh my ear pallate haha

I am aware of this album because of rather peculiar cover which is quite memorable, I just wish I could say the same about the music behind it! The guy on the cover is reminding me of Miles for some reason, music is alright, however so many short songs on almost an hour-long album, and they just drift from one to another without too much variety, gets a bit old a bit too soon I am afraid. I imagine at most 3 stars because I do tolerate it. There was a nice jazz fusion instrumental near the beginning of the album, but apart from that it still just seems to similar for me, not enough variety or ideas to carry this album, so if it's 3 stars then you know I am being a bit generous here.

Surprisingly or perhaps not, this is much better than I expected. I think I can see why his early career was so highly praised before he went bananas. At least strong 3 stars, maybe even 4 but we will see, 3.5 on RYM.

As most people I am familiar with Meat Puppets because of Cobain covering "Lake of Fire" in Nirvana MTV unplugged live in NYC legendary '94 concert. This is very punkish alternative album, which I've quite enjoyed listening to. One can definitely see how this band was massive influence to Kurt's style. But apart from Lake of Fire and maybe couple of other tracks it's not super memorable, at least 3.5 on RYM and 3 stars here though. Good music

Easily one of the greatest hip hop albums of this century, good job Kendrick, easy 5 stars

I'm not sure if I even need to listen to this gain, I know every single song of this great album, super-duper easy 5-star rating without needing much else to be said here really, another heavy metal masterpiece, rest in piece Ozzy.

I haven't listened to the Dead in such a long time so this is nice to remember. I used to like them quite a bit, this is great road music. However in recent times I feel I outgrew them just a little bit. Anywhere between super strong 3 and good 4 stars, might be 4 if I am feeling generous tomorrow morning!

You can't have any pudding if you don't eat your meat! This is The Wall. What can I say, 5 stars of course

Wow, Pink Floyd 2 days in a row and while I am much bigger fan of 70s proggy albums, this is great psychedelia, super influentials and probably 4 stars from me.

One gain we have the Smiths, I think I already listened to their best work, but this is very good obviously as well. I don't know any songs here and never listened to this one fully, or I can't recall, so struggling a bit to choose between 3 or maybe even 4 stars. Update: maybe songs are not as strong as the ones on The Queen is Dead but I am thoroughly enjoying this, maybe 3.5 on RYM but rounding up to 4 stars here.

Another Costello album in quick succession. And to be honest, I am getting a bit tired of him, after four albums already on the list, I didn't detect anything super special and it's getting old. It's not bad by any means, but at the same time I don't care much to come back to him. So max 3 stars once again

Ok, so I know my sister really likes this band. This is an interesting combo of indie sounds mixed with psychedelia, electronika and so on. Couple of well known nice tracks, but honestly I don't care much for it for some reason. Def at least 3 stars

A bit surprised seeing only one entry on the list from Mr. Joel, but I will give my best shot. If you have asked me 10 years ago I would probably have easily given this album 5 stars. This is still great, great songwriting, great lyricism, great piano playing. So fur sure at least 4 stars no doubt, perhaps 4.5 on RYM we will see after today

Never heard of these guys before, which is for some reason, a bit surprising. Too absent-minded this morning to properly soak it in, so I'll try to give it another spin at work this morning. Quite enjoyable 80s stuff, really not bad at all so probably easy 3 stars, but at the same time this is not super my cup of tea so I am afraid no more than 3! I could see myself listening to this though why not.

Obviously super easy 5 stars.. how could it be any lower than that? You would have to be so oblivious and I don't want to meet you. Hardly could get any better, any more influential, any more groundbreaking or any more FUNdamental as this!

Police are such a great band with completely unique approach and sound. The drumming is especially superb. I was expecting to go for maximum here, but I haven't listened to them in a long time and coming back to this, it seems like a solid 4 stars, but it is lacking for 5 in some ways I feel.

What a day! Our dog dissappeared and it was super panicky, frustrating but thank god he was found in less than 2 hours so I am finally at rest despite dealing with some issues at work. So what it has to do with today's album? Well probably nothing, Hunky Dory is a masterpiece and just what I need to get through today. This is obvious 5 stars.

For some reason did not expect to find Hawkwind on this list but I'm glad they're here and it makes sense for this hybrid live album to represent them. Really interesting and cool space band. I love the guy twisting the knobs on primitive oscillator box. Definitely strong 4 stars

What an epic album to end the week with! Obviously one of the greatest rock masterpieces, one of the greatest double LPs ever as well, no doubt in that. Big part of my youth and absolutely 5 stars.

I am very glad to get opportunity to listen to all these legendary female performers. I have never heard of Carole King before which is a bit surprising and it's clear enough that this is another one of those albums for which it's not enough to just spend a day with. I might have to come back to this, but so far it's very enjoyable experience, 3 strong stars easily, not yet sure about 4, because at the moment I am still not getting any super memorable tracks to revisit, but this one will have to be revisited anyway!

Honestly I might not even finish this one today, it drags a bit. I love the album art but that's about all I do like about this album, not as memorable as the one I got before from them, so perhaps 2 stars here, not complete garbage either

As I am writing this at work I have already re-listened to this great album twice in the morning. And yes, of course it's great, but I gotta say - if you asked me 5 years or even 10 years ago, I would have said no doubt this is 5 stars. However VH is yet another one of those bands from my childhood which I kind of outgrew. The singles are majestic as always but album tracks just won't compare to those 3 massive songs here. So I think this deserves strong 4 stars, but it's not really a masterpiece as my younger self would have thought.

This is as good as simple straight swinging rock n roll can get. No need for complications or some deep lyrical themes, because that is not the point! So I am confused why are people even expecting that shit and getting dissapointed then whey don't get it. Not every music must be Dylan. This is, no doubt, a masterpiece, 5 stars.

This is a wonderful hop-hop album, really something unique and special. Not many tracks I already knew here apart from Ms. Jackson, however it is tight, it flows nicely and doesn't get old. I will definitely give it 4 stars, maybe 3.5 on RYM but maybe higher. However, I am surprised they wouldn't include other Outkast albums on this list, I would rather put something like Aquemini which was groundbreaking for it's time and still sounds great.

It's no secret - I love the Cure! I have always liked them but in the last couple of years they became one of my favourites for a reason. I am seeing 3 albums from them on the list, this one being the first one I get and I figured I would give 2 others 5 stars, but re-listening to this.. This is just such a beautiful dark work of art, can't get enough of it, so what the heck, I increased my rating on RYM to 4.5 and I will round it up to 5 stars here. All hail Robert Smith!

Another absolute rock masterpiece, obvious 5 stars and another staple from my youth. Can't help but think, while listening to the last track - brilliant rendition of blues standard When the levee breaks, of just how few great blues records there are on this list.

The great american band CCR! This is such a great stuff, I am not american, but I think you cannot get more american than this. Pure swamp, blues folk americana. Very strong 4 stars at the very least.

Descent new wave punk album. An enjoyable ride to work on the bus, familiar name. I enjoyed the singers voice very much so, solid 3 stars.

Never heard of this band from 60s, listened to this once on the way to work and honestly - not that impressed! Sounds a bit like your average 60s psych band, I might give it only 2 stars here, it's listenable and not terrible but nothing great either.

Beautiful, simply beautiful. What can you even say about Ray Charles, this is album with a great impact to popular music and everything else that followed it. But despite me enjoying this very much, I am not sure if I will go to full 5 stars, definitely at least 4 but not sure why I am hesitant on top marks here despite loving Ray.

Great instrumental album, title track is absolutely legendary. I am enjoying the rest of the album as well, but like someone else has already said, I wish it would have more original compositions from the guys. So all in all, probably solid 4 stars.

Such an interesting, abrasive, groundbreaking record. Very cool stuff, but I feel it's not as fleshed out to reach a masterpiece for me and something I would listen constantly, but it's very cool nonetheless. Few tracks from this one are already in my post punk playlist. Definitely at least 3 stars here and 3.5 on RYM, we'll see I guess.

Never heard of this guy before, not super impressed. Seems like average countryish rock album, probably around 2 stars. Don't care to relisten after one listenm

Legendary bossa nova album, groundbreaking and beautiful work and colloboration between american jazz scene and brasilian samba to create something new and unique. Clearly easily at least 4 stars and 4.5 on RYM, but not sure if this will reach perfect 5 for me, maybe. P.S. After already multiple re-listens this morning, already being familiar well with this work and all, I decided that it really can reach 5 stars for one simple reason. When it comes to Bossa Nova there are a few great works to choose from, but this one will almost always be the premier choise when it comes to discovering the greatness of this genre. This is seminal work.

Yet another live album, but I can understand the addition of this one. Sarah Vaughan ladies and gentlemen, what a voice. The recording quality and mixing is superb so if you couldn't hear the audience between the songs, you could hardly tell this is a live album. Anyway, strong 4 stars for this one.

Ah, such a classic country sound, nice to listen on a sunny day on my way to the grinder. However nothing super special about this either, doesn't seem groundbreaking, definitely not in a way Hank Williams is. So probably 2, at most 3 stars.

I never got into Incubus for some reason, in theory I should like them but this just strikes me as barely average alternative rock/metal album. I remember them as my guitar teacher's favourite band. At most 3 stars.

The great Velvet Underground! From the classic 3 album run this might be my least favourite, however this is still great album, probably easy 4 stars.

Interesting mix of shoegaze, post-rock influences and obviously indie. Not too bad, but rather mediocre album. Some nice tracks, mostly 3 stars.

Not bad, surprised there are 5 albums from these guys on the list. However it's not amazing, I might revisit, for now - 3 stars

What a beautiful album, nothing quite like this one, but you can get close. Probably quite close to 5 stars as I have just rated 4.5 on RYM but I could see this bing perfect 5 no doubt.

Honestly quite an average 80s record, reminded me a bit of Talking Heads which is funny considering David Byrne is from scotland if I am not mistaken. This is not bad but nothing too great either, probablty down in the middle with 3 stars.

Never heard of this lady before, she has a really lovely voice though and this was very enjoyable listen on my way to work. To bad it's a bit too long and I didn't manage to finish it. But I might do so after work, probably around 3 stars as well.

Aware of this underrated gem, however even if I listened to this before, it feels a bit dense to spend a day on this album and rate it properly and objectively. Only was aware of the first song so far. Definitely at least 3, maybe even 4 stars. UPDATE: This is definitely the one that can keep growing if you just stay patient and soak it in slowly. More songs keep revealing themselves to me and going to my "Psychedelia" playlist. Every member of group has some bloody brilliant moments! So absolutely deserves 4 stars, and 3.5 or 4.0 on RYM, can't decide yet. Def one to REVISIT.

Iconic album with iconic cover for sure. However considering the similar music around, there have been quite a few better rock n roll albums, but just how 50s America decided to ignore that fact, seems like the list creators also decided that they don't exist.. This is solid, for sure 3 stars but I feel like a lot of non-original track here were done wy better by black artists - Billie Holiday's version of Blue Moon for example is superior. Anyway, probably 3.5 on RYM.

I have almost no words to describe how I feel about another Waits masterpiece. Refer to my review of his previous album. This stuff really changed my perception of what good music should be. Extremely interesting, original, surreal work. Another easy 5 stars for Mr. Waits. P.S. This happens to be the same LP which is placed on top of my record player and have been staring at me ever since I've started this list!

This is really interesting one to review and sadly last VU album for me on the list. After the banana, this is definitely my favourite album of theirs. Incredibly groundbreaking work of art. I already rated it at least 4.5 on RYM and was pondering between 4 and 5 stars but I think it deserves 5, just for the incredible krautrock like groove in Sister Ray. Some shocking stuff here too and highly experimental in nature so yeah I get it - it won't be for everyone but this music requires patience and open mind

A classic no doubt, however I would say there are definitely 2 versions of band ZZ Top. First one being legendary 70s rock ensemble from Texas which I love very much so and then there's this 80s commercial resurgance. This is good stuff, but a bit too commercial and clean and really not as legendary as original run, therefore strong 4 stars for this one.

Damn, this really bored me sooo much this morning, not horrible but probably no more than 2 stars yay. P.S. I'll give it to them cause the short intro track reminded me of early Eno work so the influences are there

Maybe I am slighltly dissapointed here in myself as this was supposed to be groundbreaking debut album from a singer discussing feminist issues. The problem is - it is very bland, bording and just musically uniniteresting, not interesting enough to even focus on the lyrics so I am afraid no more than 2 stars.

This is interesting, in theory, I should absolutely love this album, it is very influential when we talk about post-punk. And don't get me wrong, this is a good, enjoyable piece of art. I think it will take some time to soak in, one things I don't like is vocal performance, but considering all of that this is still probably easy 3 stars.

Interesting to listen to full Beck album for the first time in my life, was only aware of his biggest hit. This is quite not bad, I smell a lot of interesting influences in this music, but despite that there are not too many memorable moments, at least not at first. Productions is alright and songriting is pretty good, probably right in the middle with 3 stars.

Not bad, but also pretty average, I quite enjoyed it but did not really feel I need to explore more from them. Most 3, maybe 2 stars, 2.5 on RYM as average.

Oh wow, this is even jazzier than her big breakthrough record I had quite recently. Very enjoyable stuff, she celarly grew up listening to old soul and jazz singers, you can just feel the great influence of Ms Holiday and Ms Fitzgerald. Great stuff, probably can also go up to 4 stars. At least 3.5 on RYM.

At first I did not like this, but as I kept listening going to work this reminded me of 90s action movie, and low behold - this guy indeed did the OSTs for Ocean's bank heist movies so maybe that's why it sounds somewhat familiar. I was thinking 2, but maybe 3 stars after all.

For the 2nd day in a row, I am getting quite repetitive and boring 90s club music. This might be slightly worse than the one yesterday though. I couldn't even finish it before work and not tempted too much to listen to this again. Get off the list

Nice, I wish I got them yesterday. I am not sure why for the most part I really don't like indie music, but I really like these early original waves of it. This is great stuff, easy 4 stars

Excited to get some Willie Nelson, great music, beautiful voice and great storytelling right there. If I think of what a good country should be, this is your guy. Strong 4 stars.

Might have to go back quickly to the other album I've already listened from them as this seems quite average post-punk album as well but slightly worse than aforementioned one. However probably still 3 stars. P.S. revisited that other album and yeah - maybe it is slightly better, but this is alright as well. I expect the last album on the list from them to be the best one as it seems like their most acclaimed one. Anyway, alright band so far, definitely 3.

Ok, so first of all, this is among my favourite Bowie's albums and he is my most listened artist, so I could easily just give it 5. But trying to be objective, second half not as good as first, but then I relistened to it and was, maybe not surprisingly, surprised once again by mr. Chameleon. Really strong work no doubt, work of art in a real sense. Still can't decide, but at least strong 4 stars for sure. P.S. Already rated 4.5 on RYM quite a while ago, but today I was really getting in that second album of the album and found some awesome tracks, but because I love Bowie's music so much I might just love his stuff more than usual, so I might just lean in here for 4 stars leaving myself with ability to raise to 5 anytime

Very easy 5 stars for this extremely dark album, probably among the most depressing pieces of music you will ever hear and among the best post punk albums released in the 80s ever.

I love Sam Cooke however a little bit disappointed by recording quality of this live album. Despite that I will still give this one 4 stars, and also it's the only Sam album on the list so you know this legend deserves it

Honestly this sounds almost exactly like something I would make with my little Korg drum machines in my free time. Maybe quite innovative for it's time, but knowing this was '94 I highly highly doubt it. Really quite boring stuff, 2 stars if I am feeling generous.

Such a classic! Still sounding great to this day, extremely influential and groundbreaking no doubt. This was my introduction to hip-hop. Easy 4 stars from me. A bit samesy and simplistic and repetitive too reach the top marks though!