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Album	You	Global	Diff
Diamond Life Sade	5	3.44	+1.56
Aja Steely Dan	5	3.47	+1.53
Songs For Swingin' Lovers! Frank Sinatra	5	3.52	+1.48
1999 Prince	5	3.6	+1.4
Born To Be With You Dion	4	2.61	+1.39
Our Aim Is To Satisfy Red Snapper	4	2.74	+1.26
Songs From The Big Chair Tears For Fears	5	3.74	+1.26
Whatever Aimee Mann	4	2.82	+1.18
São Paulo Confessions Suba	4	2.84	+1.16
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul Otis Redding	5	3.92	+1.08

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Black Sabbath Black Sabbath	1	3.82	-2.82
Appetite For Destruction Guns N' Roses	1	3.72	-2.72
Arrival ABBA	1	3.51	-2.51
Unknown Pleasures Joy Division	1	3.48	-2.48
Bat Out Of Hell Meat Loaf	1	3.43	-2.43
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Kanye West	1	3.4	-2.4
Endtroducing..... DJ Shadow	1	3.35	-2.35
The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady Charles Mingus	1	3.32	-2.32
Daydream Nation Sonic Youth	1	3.29	-2.29
Vespertine Björk	1	3.16	-2.16

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In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

Iron Butterfly

1/5

I didn't like this album. I saw them do this music when I was in high school. What a big voice the lead singer had. Doug Ingle.

Ill Communication

Beastie Boys

2/5

Pleasantly surprised a few times during this album.

The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady

Charles Mingus

1/5

This music was overwhelming for me.

I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

Aretha Franklin

5/5

Ground-breaking, influential album with the genre defining vocals of Miss Aretha Franklin. An undeniable classic in every sense of the word for every category you can think of regarding the recording arts.

Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul

Otis Redding

5/5

Another ground-breaking recording. Another artist defining soul. Excellent

Arrival

ABBA

1/5

Not my favorite.

Fear Of Music

Talking Heads

2/5

Ok not my style of music

Ambient 1/Music For Airports

Brian Eno

4/5

Quiet and calming.

Our Aim Is To Satisfy

Red Snapper

4/5

Really liked the grooves on this and the unusual sounds, interesting vocals, unexpected lyrics . . . I will listen to this again.

Street Life

The Crusaders

4/5

I have always loved Randy Crawford's vocals on Street Life. The rest of the album was enjoyable too but instrumental horn music gets old to me about halfway through the recording. Taken one by one they are accomplished arrangements and the musicianship is wonderful.

Californication

Red Hot Chili Peppers

4/5

I liked this album when it was first released. I like his voice.

Debut

Björk

2/5

Very interesting. So many varying sounds and styles. I don't really like her voice. There were a couple of songs on the al um that perked my ears up but I didn't really like it much.

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx

Raekwon

1/5

hmmmm, wanted to like it but it became like too much text on the page and it just grays out . . .

Rid Of Me

PJ Harvey

1/5

Didn't like it.

Diamond Life

Sade

5/5

Sade is always a joy to hear. I like every cut on this album.

Joanna Newsom

1/5

Didn't like her voice from the first cu but need to listen to the rest of the album.

Led Zeppelin III

Led Zeppelin

5/5

Some of Page's most memorable and recognizable work. Plant is a force of nature.

Cypress Hill

2/5

Phunky. Liked some of it. Gets repetitive but could keep you poppin if it was in the background. Just not loving some of the message.

Joan Armatrading

3/5

I remember not loving this when it was current. I think the last track Tall in the Saddle was the best one for me. I tire of her voice quickly and the whole production was jsut so dated in a way that I didn't like.

Aja

Steely Dan

5/5

Brothers

The Black Keys

4/5

When these guys surfaced with that raw sound it was a welcomed change from the overproduced music that was popular at the time. I tire of the effects after a few cuts. But in general I like them.

For Your Pleasure

Roxy Music

2/5

Not a fan

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Kanye West

1/5

I was surprised by many things on this recording. The production, the musicianship, the arrangements were all unexpected for me. I didn't like it and won't listen to it again but there were seconds that took me by surprise. I had never listen to a Kanye record before and so I didn't know what to expect. It was different than I thought it would be.

Songs For Swingin' Lovers!

Frank Sinatra

5/5

All such classics by the one and only Sinatra. The instrumentation, the arrangements, his delivery all perfection

Peter Gabriel 3

Peter Gabriel

4/5

Peter Gabriel defined the production sounds used on his recordings. While dated his style is so signature it is still good to hear. HIs live performances were theatrical and really entertaining.

Henry's Dream

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

1/5

Did not enjoy his vocals or the songs

Home Is Where The Music Is

Hugh Masekela

4/5

Enjoyable all the way through.

Unknown Pleasures

Joy Division

1/5

I don't like this style of singing. It is flat sounding.

Sound of Silver

LCD Soundsystem

2/5

Interesting. Probably wouldn't listen to it again except for second cut entitled It's Time to Get Away From You which I have added to my play list for quick acesss. Too repetitive.

Ctrl

SZA

2/5

Don't really like her voice or vocal style. Tracks all sounded the same. Kind of liked one track something about the Weekend.

Steve McQueen

Prefab Sprout

3/5

Enjoyed this listen. I like their voices. Great backing vocals. Also really like the interesting lyrics, arrangements and composition of the songs and the production. Enjoyed the song Bonny and the guitar tone used. Never even heard of this group of musicians.

Logical Progression

LTJ Bukem

1/5

I listened to this as a background but it is just not my thing.

Daydream Nation

Sonic Youth

1/5

A lot of good music came out of this period in music. It all propelled forward but this was not musical enough for me to like. I don't actualy remember this band.

The Velvet Underground

3/5

This challenging listen is essential to understand so many genres. Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground broke through as many walls as they could with this one recording. I'll probably never listen to it again but I am glad I listened to it now.

Kala

M.I.A.

1/5

Uh, nope.

Coles Corner

Richard Hawley

1/5

I'm sure he is talented but I just found it a boring listen. I sometimes liked his guitar work. His voice is soft and low but stylistically there was nothing engaging in his singing. Some of the lyrics were well turned phrases but overall just too sleepy for me.

Live At The Star Club, Hamburg

Jerry Lee Lewis

4/5

The quintessential rock and roller. On "Money" the laugh and the yodel cracked me up. Surprises were the blues "Matchbox" and "Your Cheating Heart" for vocals. The rest of the rock n roll banging was just that, rockn'.

A Night At The Opera

Queen

4/5

It's Queen! It was a great album.

London Calling

The Clash

3/5

Fun trip back to the post punk era. I liked the Clash back in the day.

Head Hunters

Herbie Hancock

4/5

After The Gold Rush

Neil Young

3/5

Electric Music For The Mind And Body

Country Joe & The Fish

2/5

Now that's a blast from the past. Fun. No need to hear it again.

Neon Bible

Arcade Fire

2/5

The singer reminded me of David Byrne. I liked a couple of tracks. Ocean of Noise and The Antichrist Television.

1999

Prince

5/5

Prince! Can do no wrong in my book.

The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn

Pink Floyd

4/5

Essential listening. They were never my favorite bit I appreciate what they accomplished and Gilmour is well, Gilmour

Vespertine

Björk

1/5

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector

Various Artists

3/5

Phil Spector created a sound that has been expounded upon for generations of people that will never even know his name. Great Christmas listen

Urban Hymns

The Verve

2/5

I actually liked a few of these cuts. I knew nothing of this band. Won't be a repeat listen.

Coat Of Many Colors

Dolly Parton

4/5

She is such a revered artist. I love everything about her. I appreciate all the songs on this album but I can't say it would be a go to listen.

Connected

Stereo MC's

2/5

No cuts on this album I particularly liked or disliked.

Exit Planet Dust

The Chemical Brothers

1/5

Nope

The Wildest!

Louis Prima

4/5

So fun. So swinging. great horn arrangements. Loved Keey Smith's voice too.

Madman Across The Water

Elton John

4/5

The combination of Taupin's lyrics with John's piano/compositions and soulful vocals has always spoken to me.

Aladdin Sane

David Bowie

3/5

Well, It's David Bowie. It is not my style of music but I appreciated much of it. He's just so iconic.

Born To Be With You

Dion

4/5

I liked this album. He is a great song writer.

good kid, m.A.A.d city

Kendrick Lamar

2/5

Fetch The Bolt Cutters

Fiona Apple

2/5

There has always been something about her voice I sort of liked but I can't take it for long. Her songwriting is interesting in a broken adolescent sort of way.

Low

David Bowie

2/5

Just not my listen. I like spots of the recording.

Dookie

Green Day

3/5

I like the energy of this album. I always like Billy Joe Armstrong's voice.

Juju

Siouxsie And The Banshees

4/5

This is right from my favorite era of music in my youth. I loved the tribal feeling of the drums. I like the compositions. Her voice. Just liked it.

Midnight Ride

Paul Revere & The Raiders

2/5

This was a very popular album when I was quite young. Love the song Kicks. Paul Revere was a heart throb for that period. The music was ok but it was a good memory.

Caetano Veloso

3/5

I enjoyed this unheard of before artist and the unexpected recording.

Appetite For Destruction

Guns N' Roses

1/5

I have never been able to stand this lead singer's voice. I won't even listen

If I Should Fall From Grace With God

The Pogues

4/5

Fairytale of New York has always been one of my favorite Christmas carols. The rest of the album is fun, fast and furious. I like the instrumentation and the songs. Overall I enjoyed the collection of songs.

Deloused in the Comatorium

The Mars Volta

2/5

Lead singer had a compelling voice and was reminiscent of Freddie Mercury on occasion. The recording is a whole is not something I would listen to again. Too noisy for me

My Generation

The Who

2/5

I saw these guys live. The tones of the instruments and vocals are typical of that period. Not something I would revisit.

Vincebus Eruptum

Blue Cheer

3/5

Bat Out Of Hell

Meat Loaf

1/5

His music was inescapable while it was current. I never really liked it.

Hunky Dory

David Bowie

3/5

What is it about David Bowie? I like all his albums. they are not what I call up when I want to listen to music though. I do love the song Changes.

Melodrama

Lorde

2/5

Break up angst ugh. I don't love her voice. She is a creative songwriter and the production is interesting i.e. her multi track vocals.

São Paulo Confessions

Suba

4/5

I liked this recording. I preferred the tracks with vocals but I enjoyed the whole album. The instrumental tracks became too repetitive for me but initially I liked the rhythms and the instrumentation, they just went on too long for my tastes. I liked the vocalist's voice.

Transformer

Lou Reed

4/5

This may be my favorite Lou Reed album so far. Walk on is a classic of course but I also like Perfect.

The Joshua Tree

4/5

Love the power of this recording. It's endured for all this time. Like all the songs.

Thriller

Michael Jackson

4/5

It's Michael Jackson. I love the song Human Nature.

Electric Ladyland

Jimi Hendrix

5/5

Jimi was unique at the time and so the recording shows. His command of his instrument was unparalleled and continues to inspire musicians across all genres. My favorite cut is Crosstown Traffic.

The Downward Spiral

Nine Inch Nails

3/5

I was really surprised how much I liked this recording. I liked the second cut a lot.

The Velvet Underground & Nico

The Velvet Underground

2/5

Art piece. I have this album. Collectable. To say it is experimental is generous.

Blue Lines

Massive Attack

3/5

I like the vocals and the grooves they create. I get tired of it by about the 5th track but generally I liked it.

Whatever

Aimee Mann

4/5

I have always liked Aimee Mann. This album was just pop enough for me to like it all the way through. I like her voice, songwriting and the production.

Black Sabbath

1/5

Such a blast from the past. The sound of this recording is so signature 1970. The guitar sounds, the mix on the voice, the big heavy rhythm section, the dark power chords. A real slog for me. I didn't like it then and still don't like it..

1989

Taylor Swift

4/5

Taylor Swift is clearly the queen of teeny pop song writing but I gotta say she is a gifted pop writer. It's not an album I will listen to again but there are several catchy tunes in this collection.

Green

R.E.M.

3/5

I like Michael Stipe's vocal but not the "cryptic" lyrics so much. The compositions and musicianship, product and all that are always good on their albums.

Endtroducing.....

DJ Shadow

1/5

I liked some of this recording. I suppose it was innovative at the time.

Seventh Tree

Goldfrapp

1/5

There was some pretty stuff on this album. I tired of it quickly even though I had it on in the background.

A Seat at the Table

Solange

2/5

Nice voice, ok songs, nothing stood out. Kind of dated. Kind of tired.

The Marshall Mathers LP

Eminem

3/5

I've always found Eminem compelling. Can't put my finger on it but when his music comes on I have to listen. His lyrics are somewhat chilling but the rhythms and the chord structures keeps me interested.

Jazz Samba

Stan Getz

4/5

Now we're gettin somewhere. This was an enjoyable recording. I was unaware that this was the first release of The Girl from Ipanema.

Songs From The Big Chair

Tears For Fears

5/5

Clube Da Esquina

Milton Nascimento

3/5

Refreshing and different. Easy listening.

A Date With The Everly Brothers

The Everly Brothers

2/5

Two part harmony kings. Familiar songs. Classics all.