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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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System Of A Down
System Of A Down
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5 | 3.26 | +1.74 |
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
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5 | 3.62 | +1.38 |
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Planet Rock: The Album
Afrika Bambaataa
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4 | 2.79 | +1.21 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
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2 | 3.8 | -1.8 |
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The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
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2 | 3.62 | -1.62 |
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The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
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2 | 3.53 | -1.53 |
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Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
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2 | 3.39 | -1.39 |
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Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
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2 | 3.23 | -1.23 |
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Funkadelic
3/5
Need to be in the mood for a thorough full listen again. Kinda "spacey", as I thought, and has some interesting hooks, none that stayed in my head after. I don't think I fully understand the impact this album had, as it has been highly regarded from friends over the years. "Stoner friendly" vibe, walking the "hippie" line as well, imo.
Songhoy Blues
3/5
It really captures the "african sound" theme, and very refreshing to hear their interpretation of blues. Knowing the backstory of the country they're from makes it more interesting and it evens helps to put in perspective the genre. Overall, a good listen.
Johnny Cash
2/5
It's a live Johnny Cash performance, a classic one, for better and for the worst. Setlist wise, it's alright. Performance wise, is good, but clearly not a regular concert. Good for a listen and to share with music fans, but only if they're country music fans, imo. Gets a small rating bump upwards due to the context of the venue and the show, and the way he relates to the audience. There's a certain magic in that.
Deep Purple
4/5
Puts the "classic" in "classical rock", lmao. Very good record, contemporary, awesome set list with a few certified CLASSICS. I would rank it as an essential listen for Deep Purple fans, obvisously, but also as a fan of rock and classic rock as a whole. Very "cool" sounding and fits a few different moods. Overall, a banger of an album, especially as a rock music fan. I mean, "Highway Star" as an opener, "Smoke on the Water" AND "Lazy" on the same album? C'mon now...
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Just from the opening instrumental notes, you can feel the jazz. A flag bearer for Now York hip hop, and for a reason. Super tight, cohesive set list, and a head bopper from beginning to end. Recomended listen for everyone, and a very good gateway album into 90's hip hop. Very smooth and silky, you jst feel cool listening to it.
Beastie Boys
3/5
It's a nice trip into a fusion of like 5 or 6 different genres. More jazzy and punk than hip hop at certain points, it feel cohesive as an album nonetheless. Some bangers, especially "Sabotage", and some funny and memorable moments throughout. That being said, it did not stick with me (with the focus on 'me'). I feel like I should like it more, but I don't, and honestly do not feel the desire to listen to it in the near future. It is not a bad record, by any means, just not one I'm particularly fond of.
Amy Winehouse
4/5
A really good listen, from start to finish, especially if you listen to the Deluxe version, with some other good tunes and live versions. I guess it captures not only the sound but the overall aesthetic and feel of old school soul and RnB, even technically speaking. The songs are, imo, somewhat timeless and relatable, and you can tell they were written from the heart and captures a specific moment in time for Amy. And with 5 singles in it, I feel like it is a commercial album that deserves a very good score.
Fela Kuti
3/5
Extremely good sounding for being recorded live. The chemistry is palpable and the jams are very good. That being said, imo, you need to be a fan of the genre and/or the musicians to truly want to repeat a listen. Being somewhat familiar with Kuti's background and story makes it a tiny bit more enjoyable, and the full play through is consistent, setlist and mood wise. I'm just not a big fan of the genre.
Kanye West
3/5
I think I understand it, but it's not my cup of tea. I understand that it is a very influencial/already classic record from Kanye, a lot of bangers and recognizable bits. It did not impact me as much as it did others, especially at the time, but that is due to my taste. People rave about the production of this album, but I just don't get it. I feel other albums, in hip hop as well, have done such a better job at it, and I feel this gets that praise because it is Kanye, and an easy compliment to the guy, "he is a great producer". Yeah, he is, but I just don't feel it here. An easy listen, and a harder one if you delve into the lyrics and features, but it did not blow me away like it did to a lot of people.
Slint
3/5
Did not get it, and it's probably my fault. All the things I didn't like about the album are opinion based. I do not think the sounds are bad, the setlist is cohesive and the album feels like a whole. That being said, I just didn't like it. I think I understand the genre, but it's not my cup of tea. The spoken word, the simplistic riffs and the "droning effect" of some parts turned me off. It has some highlights and some good parts, but it's just not my style, and I don't see myself playing this because I want to. Probably will give it some listens in the future, but still...
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
This one is a personal favorite of mine. How does he follow "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City"? With "TPAB". What a sequence of records, he made his best album, and then made his best album AGAIN. I know it's polarizing, as it is a hip hop album, but a great one, imo. From beginning to end, all good songs, some iconic, and a really good production value throughout. If someone wanted to get into modern hip hop, or Kendrick's discography, this would be the first one I would recommend. An album I could listen to everyday.
Supergrass
3/5
In my head, this is the definition of britpop. Cheery and interesting songs, great vibe, but not a memorable setlist (to my ears). Will probably listen again, as it sets a good mood and the band is solid, but I think I will need to check out their discography a compare to this album. Good, not great, with some replay value.
Beck
3/5
Solid labum, not my style, for sure. I really like Beck, the music and what he represents and represented, just not these ones. I do not want to investigate too much if his other works are like this (are the album conceptuals or did he just "feel like" doing this), so I do not like these songs as much as the rest of his discography. Nonetheless, a good, albeight slowed-down, Beck record. Definitely not my favorite body of work.
Green Day
4/5
Even though it's not the first Green Day record, it "feels" like the first. I have no time context for this one, but feels like it opened doors, for the public and for other artists in the genre. I am not the biggest fan of Green Day and pop punk, but I do admit it has some high moments, for what the songs are. It has "Longview", "When I Come Around", and "Basketcase", some huge hits so it gets a small ratings bump. Overall, a good album, and one I will probably listen to again in some time.
Kings of Leon
2/5
Yeah, just kinda bland. Like a piece of bread with nothing on it: it kills the hunger, but meh. It started kinda strong, but quickly faded into a mush of songs that you can't really tell when they end or begin. Even the hits are (now) overplayed and not very good, imo. You listen to it, but there are so many alternatives for "soft rock", why Kings of Leon?
The Velvet Underground
2/5
Yeah, this is not it for me. From what I have heard through the years, I was expecting a life changing music session, and a glimpse into Lou Reed and a VERY influencial band. I do not get it. It, for sure, captures the time and place it was recorded very well, and someone who lived through it can better contextualize this album. Not me, I do not feel anything. I sort of understand how some say this album "generated indie" and a ""lo fi rock"" sound, but I guess you REEEEALLY needed to be there ro understand. Did not like it at all, but my taste is taking over this review, not objective facts.
System Of A Down
5/5
My taste is coming in hot for this one, but this is genuinely one of my favorite albums from one of my favorite bands. This being your band's first album is amazing, and such a new and fresh sound at the time was really what put them on the lights (talking about the nu metal scene). Just a fun listen everytime, and it only gets better with time. Not much to add, just my opinion and taste taking over. And it's not even their best album, imo.
Sonic Youth
3/5
Yeah, I guess it's an album. I've heard things and some tracks from the band, but still didn't know what to expect. It didn't have a lot of impact for me, but could use a couple more listens, tbh. Can't remember any moment that really sticked out; not saying it's bad, just wasn't very memorable for me. It did leave me wanting to ehar more stuff from them, but this album (for me) felt underwhelming. At least for now, but it will get a revision, for sure.
Peter Gabriel
4/5
A staple for 80's pop, with bangers and classics. A few more iconic moments and I'd rate it 5 stars. A lot of people draw a comparison of Phil Collins, and of course it makes sense. I lean more to the side of "it's kinda different, actually". And to my ears it is, almost like two sides of the same genre. I like Phil Collins more, but Peter Gabriel is a genius, and this album stands the test of time.
Suzanne Vega
3/5
Got a lot of folk vibes from this one. The lyrics are probably a big focus for reviews, but honestly, I did not find them THAT special. Got also a feeling of storytelling and that that is the way she works her songs, but it did not fit my vibe and taste. Not bad, as a "music album", but also not memorable and did not leave wanting to hear more. I knew some of her classic as most well known songs, none from this album. Just kinda bland and dry, to my ears.
The Stooges
3/5
Another one of those "I guess you had to be there". To my ears, this is something like "proto-punk", or even the true definition of punk. A lot of songs about sexual stuff, which is fine, I guess, but not very inventive. Made me want to listen to some stoner/drone bands, which is more of my style. Overall, a fine listen, but not something for my taste. Older folk might enjoy this a bit more, or someone with a taste for older music. Ok production for the time, but yeah, did not stick with me.
Nina Simone
4/5
What a good surprise. I like Nina, very much, but have never heard of this album. Very tight, BEAUTIFUL production, especially for the time, and all of which makes her great. Musicality, lyricism, and storytelling, all there. Liked it very much, and will re-listen in the future.
Moby
4/5
A Moby classic! Very good, imo. I could listen to it any day. Not my preferred genre, but what genre really is this? A bunch of bangers and extremely recognizable sampling. Overall, very VERY solid. Not much to say.
The Velvet Underground
2/5
Yeah. Another The Velvet Underground album, and the feeling stays the same: I did not understand it, and it is not my style. "I guess you'd have to be there" in album form. It was the catalyst for a lot of other bands and genres, but still feels too raw for me. And the lyrics and topics of the songs are not for me, I cannot relate in any way. Gets minus one star for being so overhyped, idk...
Prefab Sprout
3/5
It's ok. Being a huge fan of the 80's and it's genres, it was refreshing to hear, especially since I had never heard of them. But after that, not really my style. It is a good album, probably better than my rating, but it did not move me in any way. Will listen to them again, for sure, but not this album. And then again, maybe I will. But do not want to right now. Again: ok.
The Temptations
3/5
Very cool and nice, but did not have any song that was like "wow, THESE are The Temptations!". Love their work, the presence, and the history/context in the Motown scene, but did dont feel like this album was "the" one. Excited for the "Grapevine" cover, but did not like it too much. Overall, good album and musicianship, but kinda bland.
Buffalo Springfield
3/5
Mid tier, to my ears. Good, significant of the time, but meh. I like some of their other songs (even though they do not have a very extensive catalog), and none of them where in this album. A solid setlist, but nothing more. It did not have a highlight or main song, imo.
Michael Jackson
4/5
I guess one can only compare Michael to himself, and that's one of the highest bars ever risen. Just looking at his catalgue, this is (imo), one of his top 3 albums ever. HOWEVER, this is up against Thriller in that scale, and that shit is just not fair. That being said, and reinforcing that Bad is an awesome and classic album, it does not compare to Thriller. So it gets a bump down in the ratings just because of it. But man, such good music.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
I guess this one is one of "those albums" that depends on the listeners' taste. It's a reaaly good cohesive album, with the most classic of classical reggae sounds. Probably the most listened to Bob Marley and the Wailers album (???). As a casual reggae enjoyer, this one is good. As an album for my personal tastes, it's ok. Not mind bending, and certainly not my favorite reggae artist, but something I could listen to casually. And that is the point, it does not move me in a lot of ways. Really good album, not for my taste.
Spiritualized
2/5
Yeah, this is not it... could be the genre, as it not my cup of tea, but this quickly became background music as the album went on. Nothing inspiring I could pick up (for my taste, obviously), and not a single memorable moment. It's music, I guess. Did not like this one at all.
Orbital
3/5
Not my jam. I think I get it though, and it is actually quite listenable, but beyond that it's just "there". It gets a small star rating bump because I caught myself bopping my head to some tracks, but that was it. The definition of OK.
The Shamen
2/5
This is not it chief. Disclaimer: I have been bombarded with 90's rave/electronic album recomendations, and at the 3rd or 4th it all starts sounding the same. I get it, I really do, but geez, can NOT listen to it anymore.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Yeah, it's Led Zeppelin. The first one. I'm not really good when it comes to understanding the cultural and time context of an old album, but I can "feel" that this one was a shocker. It is very very good, timeless and classic, and not a 5 star album because you can compare it (now) to their other stuff, and I feel they have better, more complete, works. Unfair, but in a good way.
Metallica
4/5
Disclaimer: this band gave me life and ears when I was a kid, and still makes me shake like a mfer. So this one is personal. Probably the band that influenced me the most, and my taste. With that, I can NOT give it 5 stars, at least ehis album. Yeah, it's probably the most known. Yeah, it has some singles and Enter Sandman. But it lacks bite and irreverence. And comparing it to their earlier works only makes it worse. TLDR: 4 stars, and waiting for Master of Puppets to be sugested.
Britney Spears
3/5
It's Britney, bitch. Not even going to go too deep on this one, it's Britney's debut album. Not made for me then, not for me now. I remember how huge this was, and "...Baby Onde More Time" is a bop, but the rest of the album is unrecognizable to me. Not giving it a 2 because it is not unlistenable, but not more than 3. Mostly rating for nostalgia, and prolly won't listen to the full album again, willingly.
Happy Mondays
3/5
Honestly, a bit better than expected, especially after the first few tracks. Found myself head bopping a few times, but did not have any memorable song or moment. Just a casual 80's sound, with some "experimental" bits here and there, but nothing too out there. I had never heard of the band, and was a simple and quick introduction. Will not search for them in the future, but for sure will remember the name.
Mj Cole
3/5
It honestly sounds like a shopping mall clothing store. Not bad, per se, but not memorable. And I know of some eletronic artists of the same vibe that delivered better songs and feels. It's an album. Ok, but not really good.
Bob Dylan
3/5
Same as other "influential" albums of that period in time: I do not have the context to know how big it was at the time. That being said, it's a Bob Dylan record. A lot of classics and timeless songs, just not really my style. And his voice can be pretty devisive. It does not bother me, but I can see why to someone it does... overall, it's a listeanable record, but you really need to like the author and the genre to give if 4+ stars.
Miles Davis
3/5
It's Miles Davis, and a good one at that! Really liked it. Not the best person to comment on jazz and fusion, but from what I had heard from Miles, this is one of my favourites. That said, it is a jazz record, and not for every set of ears. As a jazz record, it is pretty good imo. As a record in itself, it fits a genre really hard, so makes it hard to rank on an everyday "omg I want to listen to it" scale.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Another great Zeppelin record, and an awesome album overall. Gret song, now classics, and a show of mastery of the craft. Not a lot to add, I really really liked this one. Context: I know of better LZ albums, imo. This is saying a lot, because only LZ could make a better LZ album. That being said, I am comparing them to themselves against my taste, And there are other LZ albums i prefer.
Garbage
3/5
Not Garbage at all (lol), but also not premium (lol). It's a fun listen and a glimpse of 90's alt rock, from a very known band. I liked it, but don't feel like I will listen to it from will in the future. Very listenable and light, with one or two good tunes.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Not really my cup of tea, tbh. I'm not very into the singer/songwriter albums, even though I understand the power and impact they had. Especially Leonard's. I liked it more than Bob Dylan's records, but I guess that is because of the tone of his voice and a more polished approach to the record, but lyrically I prefer Dylan. A solid and cohesive record, just not my genre.
The White Stripes
3/5
It's a good White Stripes album, but I think there are better ones, with better songs even. Overall, as a music album, I kinda expected a bit more (???). Idk, Seven Nation is a staple, but very overplayed, although I really like The Hardest Button to Button... I feel like it needed to be a bit more agressive, but I guess that's my persdonal taste shining through. If I listen to a Whie Stripes record again, unprompted, it will not be this one, for sure.
Afrika Bambaataa
4/5
Honestly? Pretty good. Really liked it. I know it's basics/down-to-the-roots hip hop, but that's why it's so good. Just pure sampling material, and layed a good foundation for those that came after. Pretty surprised with how fresh it sounds, and TO ME did not feel outdated. Very good, imo.
Manu Chao
4/5
A very familiar album to me, and brought back some good college memories. My first reaction, withou re-listening, was to give it a 3. It's good, but not remarkable. And maybe the nostalgia kicked in when I listened, and I think that alone bumps it to a 4. I will most likely listen to it again in the future, unprompted, because it's a very cohesive setlist, and the songs really flow together. Actually enjoyable.
Christine and the Queens
2/5
Not really my style, and not much else to say. It could be good, but I don't think I am into the genre enough to be able to tell. It sounds ok, but didi not like the pacing and the overall feel. One of those cases where I truly believe I am not the target audience. And that's fine.
R.E.M.
4/5
Some good bops and a good listen overall. Not the hits one would associate with REM, at least for me, but a cohesive listen through and through. Flowed really well, and made me listen to the songs everyone knows and loves, so it gets a ratings bump for that. Will give another listen in the future, most likely.
Elvis Presley
3/5
It's an Elvis record, the first one. What to expect? Exactly what I got. It's amazing to think that was revolutionary and, to a certain extent, "heavy, devil music". A nice glimpse into what the Elvis-mania was, and I think I get it. That being said, in modern times, you listen to it for the novelty, not for being music thet you "have" to listen to. Does this make sense? I guess you need to really be into Elvis' to give it more than 3 stars, imo.
Bee Gees
2/5
Not a hit for me. Too slowed down, and gets a negative ratings bump for making me want to listen to some upbeat Bee Gees; instead, I got depressing balads and farewll songs. Kinda ruined my day, tbh. I love the Bee Gees, but this album is not for me (not saying it's bad, just hit me in the wrong spot).
2/5
Not being a fan of country music as a whole, this would always have been a hard listen for me. Mix in the topics of the lyrics and the overall approach to the themes, and it feels very submissive to me. That being said, it's a hard no, one of the few albums I could not listen to through the end. One small ratings bump upwards because of the apparent historical impact it had, but not AT ALL something I would consider to be listeneable again.
The Flaming Lips
3/5
I had heard of The Flaming Lips, and was not expecting this. From the band's decription, I thought of something more in the vibe of Tame Impala (don't even know if this makes sense, lol). It sounded kind of mid to me, to my tastes at least. Love the ocncept of the album, and the stelist is cohesive, but it did not click to me. Not bad at all, but not something I see myself revisiting.
Nirvana
4/5
Actually really good! Nirvana is not my cup of tea, and neither is grunge, but I really felt like it was a solid, genre-defining record. Dying to compare it to Nevermind and other records from the same time and genre, and made me want to explore more.
The War On Drugs
2/5
Funny album this one. If you listen to some songs by themselves, they stand up. "Red Eyes" is good, and I think it was somewhat famous at the time it came out (don't quite remember). But as a whole, it sounds like one huge giant song segmented in tracks. It's not bad by any means, just unispiring, imo. I think I can trace some singer-songwriter influences, like Dylan, but that was it. Could be my fault, but still.