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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
|
5 | 3.28 | +1.72 |
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Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
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5 | 3.29 | +1.71 |
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...And Justice For All
Metallica
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5 | 3.42 | +1.58 |
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Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
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5 | 3.42 | +1.58 |
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Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
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4 | 2.5 | +1.5 |
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
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5 | 3.51 | +1.49 |
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
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5 | 3.55 | +1.45 |
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Moving Pictures
Rush
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5 | 3.56 | +1.44 |
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
|
5 | 3.61 | +1.39 |
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
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5 | 3.63 | +1.37 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
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2 | 3.79 | -1.79 |
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
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2 | 3.73 | -1.73 |
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
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2 | 3.61 | -1.61 |
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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
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2 | 3.49 | -1.49 |
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
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2 | 3.44 | -1.44 |
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Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
|
1 | 2.39 | -1.39 |
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Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
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2 | 3.37 | -1.37 |
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McCartney
Paul McCartney
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2 | 3.25 | -1.25 |
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Junkyard
The Birthday Party
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1 | 2.15 | -1.15 |
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The Trinity Session
Cowboy Junkies
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2 | 3.08 | -1.08 |
Artists
Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Radiohead | 4 | 4.5 |
| The Doors | 2 | 5 |
5-Star Albums (23)
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Metallica · 6 likes
5/5
I’d download this off of Napster given the chance.
1-Star Albums (2)
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Boston
5/5
If Boston by Boston had a UPS tracking number, it would show as DELIVERED. While the album is front heavy, even its lower tier songs on the backend were still strong.
Sebadoh
3/5
Sebadoh inherits the post 80’s punk raw sound and energy into an ultimately polished, but directionless, album with no signature sound. Its greatest contribution is that it provides a kaleidoscopic lens into the experimental directions that rock would take in the decades to follow. Personal highlights tracks include: Soul and Fire, Emma Get Wild, and Flood.
The Clash
3/5
This was a decent album but nothing spectacular. It’s The Clash being The Clash, which was the best part of the album, otherwise it didn’t impress.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
I felt this album took me to a beautiful synth landscape. And although beautiful and mysterious, it wasn’t exactly an exciting place. Stand out track was Hollywood.
PJ Harvey
3/5
PJ Harvey’s songs on Rid of Me are a microcosm of the album itself. Each song tends to build before erupting into a fiery maelstrom, only to return back to its droning build around its acoustic caldera. The album, similarly, takes a turn half way through, only to return to its earlier roots. While I appreciated the Bob Dylan cover, this 90’s album will not be a repeat listen for me, even though it was enjoyable.
Queen
3/5
In a vacuum, this is a great album. However, in the context of Queen’s discography, this is average at best.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
This album is like ordering a 30” supreme pizza. At first you’re like fuck yeah, this pizza is delicious, but then 2 slices in you realize 30” is too much pizza. Physical Graffiti is, in fact, too much pizza.
The Police
2/5
After the first song I was pumped. That was the only pump I got. Boring.
Songhoy Blues
4/5
They should call these guys the white keys
Butthole Surfers
1/5
This is just noise
Rush
5/5
Rush always delivers. While not as technical as some of their other albums, I still enjoyed all the tracks.
Nirvana
5/5
This album rocks so hard it makes me want to get a Kurt Cobain on the roof of my mouth.
Caetano Veloso
4/5
A staple of Brazilian music. It’s a whole vibe, and I’m down for it.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
Bob Dylan from a more accessible time line. But not as good. Still good though.
Dr. John
3/5
If Albert Hoffman started a Vodún cult in the bayou, this would be the music that would be playing.
Louis Prima
4/5
I feel like I just walked into an Olive Garden. AND I CAN EAT A LOT OF BREADSTICKS, BOY!
Queen Latifah
3/5
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would have, but I probably won’t listen to this again.
Metallica
5/5
I’d download this off of Napster given the chance.
Nas
4/5
I needed a little more…oomph, but otherwise it was pretty good.
Dire Straits
4/5
I never listened to Dire Straits but I enjoyed this album.
David Gray
3/5
Ok but it all sounded the ssme
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
If Neil Young actually had a Crazy Horse this would be a 5 Star for sure.
Solomon Burke
2/5
It was ok, but I wasn’t feeling it as much as I’d hoped.
Scritti Politti
2/5
This is too 80’s for me.
The Adverts
3/5
I found it hard to believe this album was from 1978. While neat, it felt too one note. I dug it, but I won’t be seeking out this relevant album in the future. The music it inspired is better than this original sound.
Prince
5/5
I have never liked the “80’s” sound, and this album is packed with that 80’s sound. Astonishingly, that didn’t matter as this album is a masterpiece. Prince cleansed my ears with the waters of lake Minnetonka, and transcended what I normally would have considered 80’s trash. It makes me wonder what Prince would have sounded like if he debuted now without having to start in the context of the 80’s.
Elton John
5/5
There are generational talents out there, and Elton John is one of them. This album displays that.
Parliament
2/5
I wanted to like this but I really didn’t.
William Orbit
2/5
This just seems like early electronic music. Not horrible, but also nothing special.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
The boss brings a good Americana album here. I’ve never been a Springfield fan, but I can’t deny this is good stuff. I say this as a non-fan, which means my opinion carries significantly more weight than all others.
Giant Sand
3/5
Add Lou Reed, Pavement, The Eels, subtract what makes them great, and you’re left with a mediocre but interesting album. More like the Al Gore of Disenchanment.
Additional notes: On Spotify, the album has additional tracks. Some of these are alternate versions of the originals and remixes. They are much better than the originals. Standout track: Shiver
Billy Joel
4/5
This album is quintessential Billy Joel.
Sex Pistols
3/5
Not a fan of punk but this album was acceptable.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
The Boss is back! A little more experimental, possibly rawer, than Made in the USA, this Album I feel panders a bit less towards Americana, but is still solidly a working class album.
The Style Council
4/5
This album was a trip, and not like the one the one that Mia is on. This album was an unexpected gem, that combined various genres, with a strong Jazz Pop presence. It reminded me of a 2000's band called the Kings of Convenience, and maybe a little bit of Belle & Sebastian.
Arctic Monkeys
5/5
This album is the best for its genre. I enjoyed this album when it was released, and I enjoy it probably even more now. Every song is a banger, and no song feels out of order on this album. Amazingly, the concise 41 minutes of music never overstays its welcome. A perfect 5 out of 7.
Beastie Boys
4/5
Totally vibing to this. Even liked the non vocal tracks.
808 State
3/5
I enjoyed this album, but I can tell it’s not for everyone.
Pixies
2/5
The Pixies used to be better than this.
Aretha Franklin
5/5
Aretha’s got that dawg in her!
Marvin Gaye
3/5
I was excited to listen to Marvin Gaye, but I found this album boring. I know he has a lot more to bring to the table, but this one is a miss.
TV On The Radio
4/5
I would give it a 3.75. I love tv on the radio.
Frank Sinatra
3/5
This album is not what I expected from Frank. This subdued album, which is aptly named, feels like an intimate moment or conversation in the hours between night and morning. It’s not exciting, but it is sincere and introspective.
Metallica
4/5
This album felt long, but there’s plenty of crucial Metallica in there.
The Who
3/5
I didn’t like how it started, but I enjoyed the rest. It’s got that Who energy, but I do feel some of the production value is missing. The talent is still there though.
Kanye West
2/5
This album seems like a tribute to Kanye, by Kanye. I didn’t care much for it, but then I got to Blood on the Leaves, which I immediately recognized the sampling and the title’s reference to Nina Simone’s Strange Fruit. Strange Fruit is a beautiful, dark, hard to digest, haunting song full of imagery and meaning. In this album, it’s cheapened into an easily digestible sampling devoid of any true meaning or soul, and thus, is an accurate depiction of this album as a whole. Kanye is talented, but much like I don’t care to talk to people that just talk endlessly about themselves, I don’t care to listen to an album like that either.
James Brown
4/5
The godfather of soul truly brings the energy in this live performance. While I didn’t really know any of the songs, I couldn’t help but feel the excitement as he did his thing.
Missy Elliott
3/5
Solid album, but not something I’m itching to listen to again. I enjoyed hearing Missy talk about her album and her philosophy of hip hop though.
The The
3/5
This album is very 80’s, very strange, but also enjoyable.
Cocteau Twins
3/5
I don't know what this was, but I liked it. Reminded me of Phantogram.
Portishead
3/5
I got a 007 vibe from most of these songs. I’m super torn between 3 and 4 stars, and I’m feeling generous, so 4 stars it is.
The Beach Boys
5/5
It was the sight of Brasky's naked body that drove Brian Wilson insane
If you drop a phonograph needle on Brasky's nipple, it plays the Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds’
Easy classic, a perfect 5 out of 7 stars
Tim Buckley
3/5
I had never heard of Tim Buckley, but he was solid. That being said, it was just ok.
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Every time I listen to the Velvet Underground I feel like I’m not cool enough to listen to the Velvet Underground. This was solid.
The Go-Go's
4/5
I loved this. Clearly influenced bands like Best Coast, and could have been made 10 years ago.
Blur
3/5
There’s a few hits in here, but much like other Blur or Gorilla albums, I can’t fully get into them. Specially Blur.
Paul McCartney
2/5
The blues guitar riffs were the highlight of this album, as lyrically it was awful.
Miles Davis
3/5
An acoustic maelstrom that burns imprints on the periphery of the psychosphere, creating a discordant pounding of brass that cultivates its own existence.
Iron Butterfly
3/5
The same song repackaged throughout the album. But I liked the song so I was ok with this.
Duran Duran
4/5
When I saw this come up, I was like, “great, another 80’s album :(“ but once I started listening to it, I realized that while still a very 80’s album, it is probably amongst the best of what I would categorize as “80’s sound”.
The Doors
5/5
5 stars, get good.
Devendra Banhart
3/5
I love Devandra Banhart, and while I like this album, pretty much all his other albums are better.
The Monkees
2/5
Too long
Gorillaz
4/5
I remember listening to this when it came out, and it holds up. Great album.
Buzzcocks
3/5
Typical punk
Aerosmith
3/5
“I never really understood what was so great about Aerosmith until now”, is not something I said after this album. Ok at best.
Tracy Chapman
2/5
Lyricially talented, but straight forward without much depth beyond the surface level. Not something I would listen to on the regular.
Pere Ubu
2/5
This was a trip. This experimental rock from the 70’s that clearly influenced many others after, but it itself seemed undefined, and not in a good way.
The Modern Lovers
3/5
I enjoyed this album more than I expected. It’s like punk meets the doors, but it works.
Khaled
3/5
I want some hummus.
Kraftwerk
4/5
This seems ahead of its time, and I can hear the influence it had in bands like LCD Soundsystem and Daft Punk.
Coldcut
3/5
This started like an 80’s workout video and evolved into some neat sampling beats and hip hop. Pretty cool stuff.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3/5
Eh
John Lennon
3/5
This is a good album, but I probably will only seek to listen to the song Imagine from it again.
Radiohead
5/5
Amongst the best of the albums Radiohead has to offer
Massive Attack
3/5
Good for what it is, but I’m not thrilled about any of it.
The Icarus Line
4/5
I always felt that this was the music the 2 kids from High Fidelity created. I like it, but it’s incredibly niche.
Iron Maiden
4/5
Hell yeah
Bob Dylan
4/5
Great album, but I prefer a few other Bob Dylan albums more than this one.
Adam & The Ants
3/5
I didn’t know what this was but I liked it.
Alanis Morissette
3/5
That one song was supposed to be about the full house guy
Megadeth
3/5
I liked this, but I did feel like each track sounded the same.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
It was fine, but nothing worth listening to again
The Birthday Party
1/5
You know what belongs in the Junkyard? Garbage.
The Cure
3/5
This was ok.
Pulp
3/5
I liked this, but probably won’t revisit this.
The Kinks
3/5
Enjoyable but not repetable
Dire Straits
2/5
Too much sax
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
I felt that funky goodness
David Bowie
4/5
Never heard of any of the songs on the album but I enjoyed them all.
Incredible Bongo Band
4/5
This album was a delightful surprise. You can banco on that!
Elvis Presley
4/5
This sounds like Elvis
Van Morrison
4/5
Good!
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Nick Cave and the better seeds
Oasis
4/5
Not filled with guts bit very very solid album
The Smiths
4/5
Smiiiiiths
Tom Waits
3/5
Tom should have kept waiting. RIP
Sleater-Kinney
3/5
Marvin Gaye
4/5
This album is a 3.5, but because of the title song, it gets the nudge.
Os Mutantes
4/5
Brazilian Psychadelic 60s rock? What’s not to like?
Aimee Mann
3/5
Solid songwriting and voice, but at a 3.5, I’m swinging this down to a 3.
Harry Nilsson
4/5
Four Star Boar Star
The Magnetic Fields
4/5
This is the Magnetic Fields signature album
Isaac Hayes
3/5
I was expecting more, but cool sound.
Radiohead
4/5
Fantastic Album. Uniquely Radiohead, and their first very good album.
Cowboy Junkies
2/5
Snoozefest
Teenage Fanclub
4/5
It’s like pavement but not
Jefferson Airplane
5/5
this album had a bit of blues, a bit of folk, a bit of psychedelic, and it sounded unique and fantastic.
SZA
2/5
Great voice, great production, but the songwriting is typical garbage for the masses to consume. A real shame.
Public Image Ltd.
3/5
I liked the music hated the vocals
Alice Cooper
3/5
Ehhh
LCD Soundsystem
5/5
The best LCD Soundsystem album
The Smiths
4/5
This is more smiths, and I like the smiths
David Holmes
4/5
It was electronic!
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
Super great songs here, but also too many just ok songs.
Buck Owens
3/5
Strong album, good songs, but not something I would revisit soon
Doves
4/5
I dug the sound, the instrumentality mainly.
Tim Buckley
3/5
David Bowie
4/5
David Bowie is named David Bowie.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
So far the best Marvin Gaye album
Tom Tom Club
4/5
Booker T. & The MG's
4/5
Mo Onions Mo Problems - BigE
Destiny's Child
3/5
Independence Day meets Pretty Woman
Faith No More
4/5
This album earned a reluctant 4.0 from me, dammit. Metal, rock, 80s, 90’s, hip hop, what?
Moby
4/5
3.8
Elvis Presley
4/5
Forest Gump taught Elvis how to Elvis
R.E.M.
3/5
Antony and the Johnsons
3/5
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
New Order
3/5
3.3/3.4 it was good but eh
Finley Quaye
3/5
Not bad but nothing special
Billy Bragg
3/5
3.5
The Who
4/5
4.4
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
3/5
Eh
Muddy Waters
4/5
Very good, but all the songs sounded the same
The Temptations
3/5
Nina Simone
4/5
Jimmy Smith
4/5
The Last Shadow Puppets
4/5
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Superstition is a 5, the rest less so.
Isaac Hayes
3/5
3.5 Isaac Hayes souled out
The Jam
3/5
3.4?
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
4.4!
3/5
Eh
Arrested Development
3/5
2.6/2.7 cheesy
Snoop Dogg
4/5
3.7 ok
Ray Charles
4/5
Jamie Foxworthy of a 4.0
Amy Winehouse
4/5
3.7 never really listened to Amy Winehouse, but she aaaight
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
4.3
Dennis Wilson
3/5
Tom Waits
3/5
3.5
Richard Hawley
4/5
3.8
R.E.M.
4/5
3.8
Fred Neil
4/5
Solid
Frank Zappa
4/5
Pretty cool
The Notorious B.I.G.
4/5
4.1
The Afghan Whigs
4/5
4.0
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
Country Joe & The Fish
3/5
3.5
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
3.5
Elvis Costello
4/5
4.2
Lauryn Hill
4/5
10cc
4/5
4/5
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Elliott Smith
4/5
Pet Shop Boys
4/5
Basement Jaxx
4/5
Black Sabbath
5/5
M.I.A.
4/5
3.6
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
4/5
Black Flag
2/5
The Doors
5/5
5/5
Slipknot
3/5
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
4.5
Dwight Yoakam
3/5
T. Rex
4/5
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
2.7
The Rolling Stones
4/5
The Byrds
4/5
N.W.A.
4/5
Supergrass
4/5
Dr. Octagon
4/5
Van Halen
4/5
Wu-Tang Clan
5/5
Michael Jackson
4/5
Todd Rundgren
3/5
Fela Kuti
4/5
New Order
4/5
Super Furry Animals
3/5
Norah Jones
3/5
The Psychedelic Furs
2/5
Screaming Trees
3/5
Turbonegro
4/5
Johnny Cash
5/5
Billie Holiday
4/5
Elton John
3/5
Beck
4/5
King Crimson
4/5
Prince
4/5
Blondie
4/5
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Only because the hits otherwise eh
U2
4/5
Eghh
Sade
3/5
Quicksilver Messenger Service
4/5
Hole
4/5
Bon Jovi
5/5
The Flaming Lips
5/5
ZZ Top
4/5
The Beach Boys
3/5
My Bloody Valentine
4/5
Cat Stevens
3/5
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
3/5
The Stooges
3/5
Eh
Bonnie Raitt
3/5
Beck
4/5
Fever Ray
4/5
LTJ Bukem
3/5
The Louvin Brothers
3/5
Radiohead
5/5
Foo Fighters
3/5
3.6
Fugees
4/5
OutKast
4/5
Animal Collective
4/5
N.E.R.D
4/5
The National
3/5
Eminem
4/5
Crosby, Stills & Nash
3/5
Radiohead
4/5
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Thin Lizzy
3/5
Kraftwerk
3/5
The Prodigy
4/5
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
3/5
Lucinda Williams
3/5
Beatles
4/5
Mercury Rev
3/5
Fiona Apple
4/5
The Residents
2/5
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Gang Of Four
4/5