Talking heads are classic but this album wouldn't be my choice, I think the preceding and two following albums are far better. I would probably rank this as my 5th favorite TH album but that is still far better than most albums. Never going to complain about listening to Talking Heads as they are one of my favorite bands.
Not sure why I never got this band. Everyone seems to like them, including folks who's music opinions I really value, but they just don't seem to be for me. I never noticed how he looks like Bat Boy on the cover. I'm finding a bit of a slog to get through but it's a solid "okay". If I could give it 2 1/2 stars I would, I just find it really boring.
Such a great album. A real refreshing voice that is both modern and a throwback. Every track is a banger and at 34 minutes it doesn't waste a second. A true classic.
This is my first time listening to a Kanye album. I feel a bit mixed, the production if amazing but his flow has always bothered me. I'd say it was far better than I thought it would be but not for me. Ignoring the complete mental breakdown from him lately, I definitely can understand why this album is held in high regard. I think the saving grace for this album is there is much less Kanye on it than I expected.
I mean great voice but the songs are a bit bland. I think it's good but I'm not listening to a 3+ hour album. Great background music for a swanky cocktail party but not my favorite Ella.
Great album, probably my second favorite of his. It starts off real strong but lags a bit in the middle. It feels like this was the bridge between disco and modern pop music. A much more pared down MJ without all the pomp and circumstance of his later albums.
I do not like this album. The first part is decent but I really just hate Stephin Merrit's voice. It's grating and pretentious to me. Halfway through the second album I threw in the towel. I know a lot of folks love this album but I hate it. I feel like they had a decent album here but some editing would have made this an okay album.
I can't believe I've never heard any of these songs before, but it is very fun album and I really liked it. Never been the hugest Queen fan but always appreciated them. This album is an enjoyable romp filled with epic campy songs.
What a fun album, I've heard of Thundercat but never really gave him a listen. Lots of great guests and some really whimsical stuff. I think it might be a little too smooth jazz for my taste but it's definitely a great album. The Kenny Loggins/Michael McDonald collab really fits into this album well.
Not sure what this is. It's like "We have C&C Music Factory at home" - but this is what you have at home. It's not bad but it's not good. I guess this was what Britain had for R&B in the nineties, sorry 'bout that. I got halfway through this album before finally giving up.
Great album, probably his second best. I feel like the last song was ridiculously long but there are some bangers on this album.
I can't think of another album that has a better starting 8 songs. When this album came out it was a breath of fresh air. It definitely still holds up as their best album. No wonder kids of today treat this band like my generation did the Beatles, they are so damn good. I'm not the hugest fan of grunge but this album rises above the other albums by their contemporaries. Damn that last song "Endless, Nameless" was heavy as hell and might be my favorite Nirvana song. This is probably the closest to a perfect album I've heard in a long while.
I mean it was ok, I actually didn't notice when it switched over to another artist. Pretty boring stuff but good for what it was I guess.
Love X but they really wrote just a handful of songs that are really good and the rest feel a bit filler. I think Los Angeles is a better album but this one is not bad. There are really only two great songs on the album and the rest are ok.
This is a very pleasant album. I've never heard of this person or heard their music before but it was an enjoyable listen. It's a bit slow for my taste but glad to have heard it. I could see myself listening to this when I want something super chill.
I love Buzzcocks and I love post-punk so really surprised I've never heard this band before. A pretty great album but "The Great Beautician In The Sky" is pretty bad, almost Sex Pistols "Who Killed Bambi?" bad. This album was really ahead of it's time, post-punk before punk had even got off the ground.
Some great old timey rock and roll. I grew up with my parents listening to this music. Fun but probably not something I would ever put on. Good job creating a whole new genre of music. I will admit after a while all the songs kind of start to sound the same.
Not the biggest jazz fan but Miles Davis just hits. Not even close to my favorite album but still so good. I feel like his music just puts me in a trance.
Not really an Eric Clapton fan but this is a pretty groovy album. I like it but probably wouldn't listen to it otherwise. I have a new appreciation for Clapton after this. Catchy chill tunes.
Not a fan of grunge but this album was pretty decent. I had always heard of Mudhoney but never got into them. I'm still not really into them but I can appreciate their place in history. I definitely liked this more that I thought I would, but still not a fan of grunge.
I love Steely Dan, not really sure why. They are cheesey but smooth as hell. This is nowhere near their best album but still a great slice of Steely. I had never heard this album but glad to have finally experienced it.
I don't know what this is or why it's on here. It says he was at the forefront of blending jazz and world music but I only hear smooth jazz. It's not offensive just a bit boring, belongs in an elevator.
Never really liked Van Morrison, always seemed like old people music. I can't understand what he is singing, I swear in every song he sings "sweet jellyroll" but I don't think those are any of the actual lyrics. He has a very mush-mouth way of singing and it makes all of his songs sound the same to me. I feel like I've heard every song on this album even though I've never intentionally listened to his music, maybe it's just because they all sound the same. I can appreciate that people like him but I find his music extremely annoying. I somehow listened to this whole album and I think I hate him more than when I started, so I guess it moved me. I just kept going because I couldn't believe how bad it was and how it only got worse as it went.
This album came out in 1990 which was probably the peak year for early metal. So many amazing metal albums came out this year and this album was definitely one of them. This is probably Megadeth's best album. they are super tight compared to previous albums. Megadeth is probably my least favorite of the big four thrash bands but every song on this album is a banger! Easily the best album I've been served so far.
This album is so good, it was in heavy rotation for me for quite a while. Glad to have it brought to my attention again. This is a post-punk classic and surprised it isn't held in higher regard. Upon listening to this album again it is a bit repetitive, not as good as I remember it but still really enjoyable.
Not sure I've actually heard this album before but I have heard many of the songs. I didn't realize "I want your sex" had two parts (maybe 3 parts if you count the last song) and was a 9 minute song. George Michael is a pop legend and I'm glad to finally listen to this album. Some of his songs just really hit me right in the heart and bring me back to being a kid like few artists can. I feel like the album starts off strong with all the hits then slows a bit but overall a pretty good album.
I never really got into The Who but I did like the Tommy and Quadrophenia movies. I will admit starting with Baba O'Riley was a big turn off, I really don't like that song for some reason. I feel like The Who is a band I wanted to get into but never really could, that hasn't really changed. I mean it's okay but just nothing that I'm super excited about. Also, "Won't Get Fooled Again" is far too long at 8 minutes, yikes. I guess it just feels like generic arena rock to me which I'm sure at the time was exciting but doesn't really move me.
Damn, I really hate southern rock.
One of the all-time classic progressive albums. Just an expansive and beautiful album.
Another one of those artists I've never heard of, it feels a bit dream poppy. Not my favorite style of music but I don't mind it at all. It's super chill if you are into that I'd say it's about middle of the road for me: 2.5.
This is the type of hip hop that I find really boring. Just a lot of bragging and machismo with no real substance. This is definitely my first time listening to a Jay-Z album and I don't think I ever need to listen to another album of his. It's pretty basic stuff, I can see he is talented but it's not for me. That was a very long hour and three minutes.
I've always appreciated Bowie but never got into him, guess there's no time like the present. I like this album but not something that I'm super into. I guess I can appreciate David Bowie as an icon without actually loving his music; some of my favorite artists were heavily influenced by him. I would never turn off a Bowie song but not sure I would ever put one on. Great for what it is and I will have to try another album to see if it "sticks"
This album is so damn good. Black Sabbath created my favorite genre: metal. Most of the bands I listen to today such as Bongripper, Sleep, YOB and Windhand were directly influenced by this band. Their first three albums are just about flawless. Paranoid is probably their peak as a band, no notes.
Another one of these bands I've never heard of. This band is really fun and energetic. I'm glad to get introduced to them! Not my normal type of music but I could see myself listening to them again.
I mean this really is just an incredible album from start to finish. I prefer earlier Floyd (pre-Dark Side) but it's hard to deny the quality of this record.
I'm a fan of Steve Earle, not familiar with this album but it feels a bit more country than the stuff I am familiar with. Really digging the twang and of course some solid song writing. I pretty great first album but definitely not as good as some of his later stuff. I really need to dig deeper into his library because I enjoyed this album and forgot how much I like him.
I feel like this album is held up as the best by the Beach Boys but it's pretty repetetive and boring to me. Maybe their vocals just sound the same on every song which kinda makes every song sound the identical to me. It's a fine album just not for me.
Great soul, not sure I had ever heard Al Green before the Pulp Fiction soundtrack but this is some good stuff! I have never listened to one of his albums before but this album is really good, glad to finally get to hear more of his music and will definitely meed to dig deeper into his catalogue.
Again, another band I've only listened to around the edges. I know the influence the Stooges had on punk music but actually listening to a full album I can really see their influence. This is some great music and well ahead of it's time. There is a real sleaziness to this album and it's so heavy that it was probably mind-blowing when it came out. I immediatley went and listened to their 1969 debut album after this so I would call this a good find for me.
A 30 min jam on Who Do You Love, a song I don't particularly care for that they somehow pull off. I'm a fan of Quicksilver Messenger Service but haven't actually heard this album and it's a great jammy masterpiece, classic San Francisco acid rock. It does drag a little near the end but overall a pretty great album, would give a 4.5 if I could.
Damn, I love Jane's Addiction, one of my favorite bands, I have seen Perry Farrel's other band Porno For Pyros at least a dozen times and they never disappointed live. While Jane's have made headlines recently because of the feud between the singer and guitarist, this album superceeds any of that bullshit. Probably my 3rd favorite album of theirs but it still would probably make my top 100.
Not a huge fan of Radiohead when this album came out, they are just a bit too electronic and mellow for my taste. Thom Yorke's voice also used to annoy me. I don't mind their first two albums but their later stuff has always just been bad too me. I think now that I'm two decades removed from Radiohead and not being forced to listen to them all the time, I can appreciate it a bit more. I still would never choose to put it on but I can see the artistry in the album. I think they deserve all the accolades but that doesn't mean I like them. After about halfway through this album it became almost unbearable for me.
I mean it's jazz. I guess it's considered good. Great job jazz man. As I got further into the album there were a few fun jams that I enjoyed. Not really for me but it's probably good for what it is - some energetic parts push it just slightly above middle of the road. I don't totally hate it but it doesn't really do it for me either.
Another band I've never heard of, it really feels like a throwback to 80's goth or maybe even Velvet Underground. It's not bad but doesn't seem anything very special, not really sure how it made the list. Looking them up apparently they were progenitors of the brit-pop movement and I can totally see that. The album started pretty slow and emo but definitely picks up a bit with "Don't Trust The Stars". I enjoyed the more upbeat tracks on this album, not my favorite but glad to listen to it.
RIP my Spotify algorithm. Only heard a few Justin Timberlake's songs so interested to listen to a whole album, he obviously has a great voice. A bit cheesy pop for my taste. It's okay I guess, I'll give it middle of the road 2.5 starts.
I've always meant to listen to this album but never got around to it. It's pretty decent if not rough around the edges. Reminds me a lot of early Siousxie and the Banshees. Not sure I would really consider it punk, maybe more post-punk. Pretty decent album but didn't blow me away.
I mean this is a incredible album. This and Surfer Rosa are probably the best that the Pixies put out. I haven't listened to this album in quite a while and I'm so glad this project got me listening to it again. This is an alt-rock classic and so many great albums in the 90's were influenced by this band. This album is a bit heavier than I remember which is great. There are many more styles of music in this album which I totally forgot about. I always think that "Here Comes Your Man" is an Elvis Costello song.
I remember reeally liking this album when it came out. While there are some good songs there are other songs that are just plain terrible. Not sure what was going on at the time but this is probably the most unbalanced album I've ever heard. I would say out of the 17 songs there probably about 3 good songs. Too slow and a mismatch of genres that are just lazily done, very few standouts.
I love Iron Maiden and this is probably their best album. So an easy 5 stars from me. Some of the songs might not have aged as well (22 Acacia Ave) but it's still an almost perfect album by the band.
I've always hated Depeche Mode, hanging out with a bunch of goth kids in high school I've heard plenty of them. They are just a bit too much of a bummer for me. Listening to them with some time having passed, they aren't too bad but still not my cup of tea. I think I just really don't like electronic music paired with a low energy singing, it just doesn't do it for me, a bit of a slog to get through. I'll give it a middle of the road 2.5 review because I can understand the influence it had on music at the time.
I love the Beatles but never really enjoyed any of their solo stuff. This album is okay, there are a few decent songs but nothing that I find super exciting. It's decent but a bit boring. I only got about halfway through the whole album.
Maggot Brain is probably in my top ten albums. The lead song is possibly my favorite instrumental track. Such a great album!
Oh damn, Genesis - that's the crappy Phil Collins band from the 90's. Apparently they had a whole life as a prog-rock band and this is some great prog-rock. I would have never guessed this was Genesis. Great find and this is the reason I keep coming back to this website every day. I will definitely be diggin into their back catalog.
Another one of those bands I've never heard of, but from the first track this band seems really promising. It's hit or miss but overall a fun album that I'm glad to have experienced.
Again, an artist whose albums I have never listened to. I think it's a pretty decent album, it doesn't totally grab me but I do like it. I think I only recognized one song on this album.
I don't mind the Rolling Stones, I think Beggars Banquet is the only album of theirs that I love. This album is not an album that I love, it's fine but definitly not for me. I think they are more a an occasional hit band than a good album band. This album is just way too bluesy which isn't for me. I'd give it a middle of the road 2.5 score.
Wow, two Rolling Stones' albums in a row. Ooof, this album is just meh. I really don't like the blues and this feels mostly blues. I will reiterate my point about Exile On Main Street, the Stones put out like 1 or 2 good songs on an album then wrap it in a bunch of mediocre songs. Like Let It Bleed and You Can't Always Get What You Want are good songs but the rest is generic boring blues, they just aren't an album band for me. I'm tempted to give this a lower score because I got two Stones albums back to back but I will go with the middle of the road 2.5 but rounded down because it came back to back with another of their albums.
I've always kinda dug Aimee Mann but this is the first album I've listened to of hers. I like it but it's not something I would porbably put on. She is clearly talented but it just doesn't seem to be music for me. Glad to have listened to the album.
I mean Back In Black is classic AC/DC. I prefer the Bon Scott albums but this is definitely Brian Johnson at his best. I think there is a lot of Bon Scott influence on this album being that he was working on it before his death. It's just good hard rock at a point that AC/DC was at their best. They had a good run up into the 90's but Back In Black and Highway To Hell were probably their peak. I don't know why but I find Brian Johnson a bit cheesier than Bon Scott, maybe it was because Scott had a bit more humor in his songs. Great album either way.
I listened to Ozomatli's first album quite a bit and loved it. I have also seen them live multiple times and they have always put on a really fun show. This is the first time hearing any album after their first album. It's pretty good, I dig it. Not as good as their first album but I would listen to it again.
Ooof, I really hate Bob Marley and reggae in general. It's like disco for stoners, it's just too repetetive and boring for my taste. I guess that's not true, I do like Marley's ska stuff but the reggae stuff is just unbearable for me. Well, I listened to is anyway and that is 44 minutes I will never get back. No shade to people who love this music but reggae hurt me in ways I will never recover. 0 out of 10 stars.
Not a big jazz fan but Miles just hits. No notes just a good album.
Another artist I've never heard of but this is great. I didn't understand a word he said but it's some good jazzy hip hop.
One of my favorite albums from one of my favorite bands. Sonic Youth reinvented post punk, always experimental in the best possible way. Noisy guitars all the way down.
This album invented metal and it's as good today as it was back then. Every song is a banger and I find it hard to believe there will be a better album on this list for me.
ZZ Top is fine, not a huge fan but I do look forward to listening to one of their albums. Normally this isn't the type of music I like but for some reason I am digging this album, fun rock and roll. Not my favorite but there are definitely some good songs on here. Can easily see why they were so big in the 80's.
I always thought of the temptations as this old mowtown band but this is far more funky than I expected.
Not sure why this is on this list. It probably wouldn't make my best 3001 list. Pretty generic trip hop. I couldn't finish it but nothing new or interesting but just okay.
Another Queen album I've never heard before. Not bad but not too many songs that stand out for me. Really maybe 3 songs that really stood out and only one hit.
Pretty decent holiday surprise. Great Xmas album even if Phil Spector is a murderer.
Despite there being some great classics on this album it is just far too slow for my taste. I now know why I know the songs from this album that I know, because the rest of the songs are boooooring. Could be a three song album and call it a day.
I love The Cure, not sure this would be my favorite album but I still like it quite a bit. Has some really good songs on it.
Fun 80s pop
I think I remember liking Boards of Canada but I don't recognize any of their albums. Not sure who I thought this band was but they suck. I mean I guess they are chill but definitely not for me. Couldn't finish, got about a third of the way through and had to bounce.
I mean this is kind of the quintessential Pink Floyd album and I love Pink Floyd so going to be a high score. It's also the most overplayed album of theirs and probably near the bottom of the list for Pink Floyd albums for me. I love this album but am least likely to put it on.
Never really understood the hype for this band. They are fine I guess, catchy but generic rock. Overall a pretty boring album but not offensive
I like Dinosaur Jr. but have never been able to fully get into them. I have seen them live and listened to a few albums but they just don't do it for me. I definitely appreciate all they have done for modern indie rock. Although, my favorite J Mascis band is Witch and he plays drums in that band. Great band and great album but just not for me.
I know I've heard of this band before but not sure if I've listened to any of their stuff before. I'm digging the chill psych vibe with a great buildup in the first three songs. It's not bad, a bit too mellow for my taste, I would give it a 3.5 if I could.
I don't think I would ever consider myself a Billy Joel fan but this album is pretty great. I guess I might be a Billy Joel fan, totally unexpected.
I don't particularly care for DJ/techno music. This seems pretty catchy and fun. Some of the songs seem a bit too long and way too repetitive. Okay, it went from catchy and fun to repetitive and boring. I guess Fatboy Slim is not for me. I can see why people like this music but it is annoying as hell to me in large doses. I could not get through this whole album.
I mean it's the Beatles and I'm not sure they ever put out a bad album.
Great album, I really like that old-timey early rock and roll stuff and this album had some great songs on it. Surprised I enjoyed it so much but at 25 min it really didn't overstay it's welcome. Probably more of a 4.5 but I'll let it slip to 5.
Oh no, I really do not like RHCP. At this album they are well past their prime and just a parody of themselves. Did he really just say "Ding dong dong dong ding ding". Oh wow there is still an hour left on this album - not sure I will be able to make it. This album is a joke right? They know this is bad and are making it as a parody of themseleves right? Ok, I will admit their slower songs like Scar Tissue aren't like a drill boring into my brain, I can see people liking this band for those songs. I feel like there was zero thought put into any of the rhyming, they just went with the first thing that came into their head - makes their songs completely unintelligible and quite idiotic. Like how is "first born unicorn, hardcore soft-porn" even lyrics to a song. It's just mind numbingly stupid. I really wonder what he is trying to say with "I Like Dirt", because the lyrics sure don't clear it up, it kinda just feels like they just gave up at this point in the album. Frankly this album is embarrassing for a band that used to be cutting edge, this was an almost 40 year old man putting out some kind of long form improv album where he obviously didn't bother with a second pass of the lyrics, I mean shoving similar words together randomly does not a song make. RHCP should be ashamed and this list should be ashamed for recommending it. This album deserves negative stars for making me listen to it.
Definitely a fan of Jack White but his solo stuff never quite hits as well as any of his other bands. It's some good bluesy rock that I would totally put on as background music but doubt I would ever reach for this over The White Stripes. Dead Weather, or the Raconteurs. Good album but maybe not quite great.
Quite possibly the best album from one of my favorite bands. Might not be my favorite TH album but probably the closest this band has come to a perfect album. Beautifully layered instrumentation with catchy grooves; What more can you ask for? I will admit the outtakes on this album leave a bit to be desired so I would skip them if you want the untainted experience.
I'm a fan of Nick Cave but couldn't name a song or album. This album is great, nothing really stands out but it's just great music
Another one of these bands I've never heard of before. Pretty mellow but beautiful music. Not really my normal vibe but I did enjoy it.
I used to listen to CCR a bunch in high school. They were one of the few bands that my late father and I had in common. They are a bit cheesey but good rock. I don't know why it works but it just hits a nostalgia nerve for me. I mean the last half of the album is all hits so hard to hate that.
Never really paid much attention to Patti Smith but knew she was considered a lauded songwriter. So far it's much more upbeat than I expected. Good stuff, glad to finally hear one of her albums. I'm guessing in 1975 this must have blown people's minds, very intricate and visual lyrics.
I think of all The Who albums I've heard this is probably my favorite. I don't find them super exciting but this is their best in my opinion, good not great.
I have found Bob Dylan to be divisive, I love him and think he is a genius lyricist and my partner hates his voice. This is probably him at his peak, maybe not his best album but I feel like every song in a banger.
I mean what is this album? It's totally fine but not sure it belongs on this list. Nothing too exciting just basic stuff really. Never heard of this band and they don't really move the dial for me - solid 3 stars for making a decent album but nothing really of note.
I'm surprised how many songs from this album I've heard before. Never really paid much attention to Green Day but this album so far is pretty fun. Surprisingly great album, did not expect to enjoy it this much. I think their sound has always been a bit repetitive to me but it works in this album. Surprised that an album that came out 10 years after their big hit would be this good, especially for pop punk.
Oh no, I remember hating this album. I bought this album in an attempt to get into Radiohead and it definitely didn't work. This is less a bad album and more a boring album. I really can't handle the break beat they use through every song. It really just feels like one long boring song.
I mostly know Common by his acting work. This is some good hip-hop. Good beats with nice samples and a smooth flow. Not my favorite subject matter but some good stuff right here.
The first big concert I went to had Public Enemy performing and they were a huge surprise to me. I wasn't a fan of rap but they impressed me. I've never listened to this album but I recognize many of the songs on it and really like it.
I'm only familiar with Billy Bragg from his Mermaid Avenue sessions he did with Wilco, I'm a huge fan of those albums so I'm excited to listen to this album. There are some great songs in there but it became a bit repetitive. Could have used about half the songs.
I mean this is a good album but I've just heard all the songs way too much. Doors are not may favorite and this is definitely not my favorite album of theirs. I'm guessing when it came out it was revolutionary but now it just feels tired and boring to me. I'll give it 3 stars for being good at one point but I can't give it more than that even though it probably deserves more.
What's Going On is a perfect song but the rest just feels like an afterthought. Almost like the lyrics are improvised. I mean two good songs and the rest seem pretty bad.
I don't know why I love Steely Dan but I just do. I really should hate their soft rock feel but they just seem to hit the right amount of cheesiness for me. Their first album is great but I love all of their albums. I'd say Aja or Gaucho are probably my favorites but this still gets a high score for just being super cheesy and smooth.
There is some good stuff on this album but nothing that I super loved. A pretty decent album but nothing to write home about.
Not sure I've ever heard this band. Kind of surprised since they seem right up my alley. Strong start with some great psychedelic textures, reminds me of early Pink Floyd. It's like one part Floyd and one part Zappa. I really enjoy this album and am completely blown away I'd never heard it before. This is exactly the type of weirdo music I love, glad to have finally found this album.
I remember really liking this album. I think it was definitely a at the time thing and not sure it really holds up as well. It's fun and interesting but definitely doesn't hold up for me. Although truthfully the more I listen the more I like it. There are really interesting textures made with the harmonies and some unexpected discordant sounds
Never been a huge fan of Neil Young, not sure this album changes anything. Decent music but his voice just grates one me. I mean pretty boring stuff but would probably be a chill album to listen to if you were on the beach. Nothing offensive but nothing that really stands out either.
I thought I knew this band but I think I have may have confused them with another band. Yeah I don't know, this album is boring and sounds like some weird 80's soft rock. Couldn't finish.
Great voice, great album!
Never heard of Miriam Makeba so I like being exposed to new music. This is pretty good, I'm glad I listened to it but not sure I would ever put it on.
I mean Bad was a pop classic but not sure it really holds up. It just comes off a bit cheesy compared to some of his other older albums. It just feels like he's trying to show off that he's edgy but it falls super flat on it's face. It's got some bangers on it but also some really bad songs. Overall a bit of a mixed bag for me.
Not sure what this is, I feel like I've heard of this band before but don't recognize anything on this album. Not sure why this is on this list. Pretty mediocre music at best. Damn, this album just plain sucks. Did not finish, just wanted to make it go away.
I love Louis Prima! I was lucky enough to see his saxophonist Sam Butera play before he passed, he was opening for a band I was seeing and put on a hell of a show. This is classic Prima and I have no qualms with it, every song on this album jams! I normally am not super into jazz but can't help but love this.
Another classic, Beastie Boys put out some great music in their time and this album was the blueprint. Probably my least favorite album of theirs but this is definitely a great album that laid the groundwork for everything they did after. Haven't heard it in quite a while and it is still great; A great fusion of punk and hip hop.
I wouldn't say this is Nick Cave's best album but I still enjoyed it. His voice is just like butter so I could listen to him sing anything. I take that back, it's a bit too slow for me, I like it but it gets a bit repetitive.
I feel like this album was on repeat in my social circle when I was in high school even though it was already considered old at the time. At the time I was pretty burned out on it so excited to listen to it with a fresh ear. OK, this album is better than I remember! As overplayed as Blister in the Sun is there are so many other good songs on this album.
I mean this is probably a perfect album. Can't really fault it for anything. Not really sure why it was considered punk, to me this album is more rockabilly with a little ska mixed in. Great album!
This really is the only album by the Rolling Stones that I actually love. It's been a while since I've listened to it but it's still great. It just feels very energetic and a lot less bluesy than their other stuff.
Never really been a fan of Springsteen, not sure listening to this album really changed that. I think the 4 songs I've heard before are probably the best ones on the album. It's a perfectly decent album. I would never put this on but i'm glad I finally listened to it.
I love old 70's prog and Yes is probably one of my favorites in that genre. Great album I feel like most folks consider this peak Yes but I am a bit more partial to fragile. Surprised I'd never listened to it before but definitely will listen to it again!
How have I never heard this album before, I've heard of this band but thought they were glam metal for some reason? I've been a metal fan my whole life and I know I would have loved this had I heard it earlier. Fuck, this album rules! So sad I've never listened to them before. I never expected to find a new metal band in these 1001 albums, metal is my main genre and I assumed I knew every band that would be on there. My only note is that it's not quite satanic enough.
I remember liking Blur but it's been forever since I listened to them. This is a decent album, nowhere near as good as I remember it. I think the upbeat songs are pretty great but there are way too many slower boring songs. Overall a decent album but not sure I would go back to it.
Damn,this is the good stuff. Parliament had a run of 4 albums starting at Chocolate City and ending with Funkentelechy where everything they put our was perfect. This album was smack in the middle of that. While I may prefer Funkadelic's Maggot Brain as George Clinton's most perfect album, this right here is the good stuff. Some of the best funk ever put to record.
Many of my friends in high school were super into Rush but I could never get into them. Listening to this album I love the music, then Geddy Lee opens his mouth and I am out. So I'm a bit torn because I think the band is great but the vocals are nails on a chalkboard; This is unlistenable to me because of his voice. I'll give it 2 stars because I feel like they put out good music but it's really just me not liking his voice.
Another one of these albums that I've never heard of. Wow, this starts off so badly! Really, really bad reggae! Nope, I can't even get through a single song, also that cover of Bob Marley was abhorrent. Zero stars, this is some absolute crap.
It's been forever since I listened to Supertramp. I remember enjoying Breakfast in America when I was in my 20's. This album is completely new to me and I think I only recognize one song on the album. So far it's pretty meh, a bit too soft rock for my taste.
Kinda cheesy 80's synth which was probably super modern at the time. The songs are super catchy and fun. I'm enjoying this far more than I thought I would. Got a bit repetative about halfway through. Not a bad ablum but not something I'm super into.
I'm really not a fan of Pearl Jam, I mean they are okay but I could just never get into them. This album is fine but it's still Pearl Jam so not a big fan. I know they were a big band and super influential in the grunge scene but for me the music is just mildly annoying. Still not a fan but it's not the worst thing I've heard and some of the songs are catchy (probably because I've heard them 100 million times).
I dig Blondie, not sure I've ever listened to an album though. This is pretty good stuff.
Another one of these bands that seems to only have been popular in the UK. Seems pretty fun and decent 70's rock, interested to see where this goes. I don't know this is some weird stuff and I am here for it. Thanks for another band I never would have listened to before this.
I love the Buzzcocks, classic early punk. Great album, no notes!
Ugh, don't like Randy Newman. His voice just drives me up the wall, this is not going to be fun. Damn, this album sucks. I hate Randy Newman so much, listening to this album should be considered cruel and unusual punishment. I ejected on the 8th song which is far longer than I should have lasted, I deserve an award for that.
I used to date a girl that was obsessed with JB, I definitely gave it a chance because of her and do agree that this album is simply beautiful. His version of Hallelujah is still the definitive version for me. This album is a bit slow for me compared to my usual but I still really love it.
Welp, another Rolling Stones album. I mean they are okay but only put out an album or two that I actually like. This is not one of them. Catchy stuff but not for me. I feel like Wild Horses is probably the best song on this album, the rest are pretty okay. Also Brown Sugar is a gross song.
Not sure who this Koffi dude is but so far this is pretty jammin. It seems to fluctuate between cheesy and jammin. Overall not a bad album but not really my taste. I'd say I liked about half of the album mostly the more upbeat songs.
I dig Pavement, they helped define indie rock in the mid 90's. Haven't listened to them in quite a while so I'm glad to revisit this classic. Not quite as good as I remember but still a solid album.
I'm a fan of Bowie but his later stuff leaves a bit to be desired. It's fine and not bad but nothing like his early stuff. Not sure this really deserves to be on this list, a pretty lukewarm album.
Another Rolling Stones album. This one has some good songs on it but nothing that totally wins me over. Not the best, not the worst. Solid 2.5 stars.
Never really got into Elvis Costello and I weirdly got him confused with Billy Joel. This is some good rock and I really dig it. Might just be turning me into an Elvis Costello fan.
Was never really an Oasis fan but I guess we'll see. Not bad, I think I maybe kinda like Oasis. Pretty basic rock but also catchy. This is a pretty decent album, maybe I'm just older and less judgy but this album is pretty good.
Not sure I've ever heard of Bobby Womack but so far it feels pretty funky. I liked it, not my favorite but had some good grooves. Solid 3.5.
Feast of Wire is probably my second favorite Calexico album with the Convict Pool EP probably being my favorite. I'm not the hugest fan of Calexico but I do like them. I love when they lean more into the mariachi side of their music, growing up in the southwest their music really speaks to my heart. This is a great indie rock album and I am pleasantly surprised to see it on this list! Listening to this album after not hearing it for so long has really brought me back to being a Calexico fan.
Never gonna complain about a Amy Winehouse album. This album is nowhere near as good as Back To Black but her voice is still amazing. The songs just aren't that catchy but still it's enjoyable.
Not bad trip hop stuff. Weirdly I don't think trip hop holds up that well, it seems to have really been a product of it's time. Although truthfully for 1991 this seems to be quite a bit ahead of it's time. It's not bad, it's just a bit soft jazz for my taste.
Heard of this band but not sure I've ever listened to them. I like the music but the vocals leave something to be desired. This album is just boring. I can see why it was important at the time but it really just drones on and on. It feels like this album just never ends, very boring an repetitive.
I love this album, such a great psychedelic band. Classic stuff.
Pretty great album, not my favorite Bob Dylan but great nonetheless. Some really classinc songs on this album. That second to last song was a bit too long but other than that I really enjoyed this album.
I like jazz but this is just a bit too mellow for me. Might be good for a cocktail party to add some ambience but not sure anything I would choose to throw on otherwise. It's good just boring to me.
This is a weird album. Heard of Brian Eno but didn't really know anything about him. I think I like this but we'll see. It's pretty good all the way through but somewhat wore it's welcome out about halfway through for me. Still a solid album but not anything I would put on again.
Fuck I hate the Smiths, more to the point I loathe Morrissey. Not only is he a complete trash human but his voice has ruined modern music. So many bands I think I might like are ruined by their Morrissey-like crooning that make me want to rip my ears off. I am not sure I have ever listened to a full album of Morrissey's but here goes. Really digging the music, would be nice if I could just turn off his voice. It's that dark wave goth guitar driven instrumentation that I really love in other bands like Siousxie and the Banshees or Bauhaus. I do feel like Morrisesy's voice is a bit more restrained, at least on this first song which is a good thing. Okay, there's the Morrissey I know and hate, it just feels like he is trying to over-sing and do vocal gymnastics which completely takes away from the music for me. It really feels like he makes every song all about him. I understand why this album is on the list but listening to it does not change my opinion of him. I will admit that The Smiths are miles better than anything else Morrissey has done, I still hate it but will give it two stars because the band put out some good music even if he is singing over it.
Never heard of this band but I definitely have heard the first song and it is jammy! This is a really upbeat album and I am here for it. That version of In A Gadda Da Vida is epic. Great album. I think the album is tight if you only listen to the original tracks, less so if you listen to the 40 anniversary version on Spotify.
This is very different from the Ray Charles I thought I knew. I dig the big band backing him. It's a good album but not something that really hit for me. 3.5 stars.
This album is probably in my top ten albums. It is near perfect, glad to revisit. I love the Flaming Lips but this really was their peak album and completely career defining. There is really just a perfect arc to this album where it really feels like you are on a mission with Yoshimi, just a great concept album. It weirdly peaks in the fourth song but the comedown is so gentle that it really feels like it just gently glides you back to earth. This album always hits and I'm glad this project allowed me to remember how good this album is.
This has always been my favorite Dylan album. This was when Dylan was at the peak of his lyricism but also possibly a low point for his vocals. I don't mind his vocals but I know they can be divisive, I don't think this album will be the one to win those folks over. There really is no one who can paint a picture with lyrics like Dylan and when Like a Rolling Stone is the weakest song on the album you know it's one of his greatest albums.
I just have never been a fan of gangsta rap so this just doesn't do it for me. Could not make it through this absolute trash of an album, every song sounds the same. They sound just like ICP, not sure who bit who's style but it's all bad.
I love Tortoise! I am really surprised to see them on this list, they just don't seem mainstream enough. Have seen them live and they put on a mind blowing show. They are just a very chill psychedlic vibe. They just ride a really fine line of trance and prog that I really love.
Ugh, another Smiths album. I just had to sit through one of these like a week ago. Bottom line: Morrisey is horrible both as a human and a singer. The Smiths play some decent music but not enough to redeem them from their horrible front man. I could not stomach this album. His voice is just nails on a chalkboard to me, kudos if you like this band but just not for me. I will give them props for the Meat is Murder song, as a vegan this brought vegetarianism into the zeitgeist. I can't help but thank them for that.
Don't really know much about The Kinks besides Your Really Got Me and Lola. Interested to hear an album of theirs. This is a weird little album but I dig it. It's pretty good, feels very British late 60's in a good way. Nothing that really stood out for me but I would give it a 3.5.
I don't know anything about Fever Ray. This is pretty good, very chill and ethereal. Not something I would usually throw on but it definitely has a cool moodiness to it. Glad to have discovered this album. I'd say a solid 3.5 stars.
Oh great this idiot again. Never liked him and most likely never will. I dunno this is unlistenable, 0 stars.
Never really been a Rod Stewart fan but interested to hear his early stuff. I mean whatever, this album is inoffensive but nothing I particularly care for. I would give it a 2.5 for being a decent album.
I absolutely love Janelle Monae's Dirty Computer and her work with Of Montreal but this album just doesn't seem to reach those heights. It's fine but nothing super exciting for me.
Classic Prince album but not sure I've ever listened to the whole thing. This is a great album but really the first two songs are the best songs on the album. It's all pretty good but front loading the album with the singles doesn't seem like the greatest idea. Great album overall!
I mean this is a good album but nothing that really excites me. Nina's voice is classic and amazing but none of the songs really grab me.
I love the Mother's and really surprised to see this on the list. I feel like Zappa was punk before punk with his disdain for the music industry and ultra short songs. This album really is a dichotomy of subjects talking about fake hippies, police violence, and suburban living, With such a weirdness mixing absurdism and incredible musicianship; there really isn't anyone like them.
No idea who John Grant is, guess we'll see. Off the bat it seems a bit too mellow for my taste but interesting enough. This album was fabulous, it really just had the right amount of humor and biting sarcasm. My only complaint is I prefer much more upbeat music but this was a great listen.
While I know the Sex Pistols were a huge influence on punk I think they were completely overrated. It's a decent album and was the blueprint for British punk moving forward but I think the Clash and Damned were much better prototypes and wrote way better music. Whether they were basically a boy band created by a manager or they developed organically they still were a bit shite. Not to mention that John Lydon has proven himself to be a whiny little baby that hasn't been able to put out anything listenable since the Pistols. I would never put this album on but I probably wouldn't turn it off. So maybe just a hair above 3 stars for me.
Not sure who this is but it's some pretty good old school soul. Really digging it.
Don't really know anything about Todd Rundgren but I recognize the first song. It's a bit cheesy for my taste but we will see if it gets any better. Yeah this is just like generic 70's rock, nothing that stands out. Maybe it was the first time this cheesy style was ever made and if so good for them but def not for me. Like what the hell is Piss Aaron?
Probably one of my favorite albums from one of my favorite bands. It really can't get better than this. An almost perfect album for their debut album. No matter how many times I listen to this album it never gets old.
I've heard of Killing Joke but never actually listened to them, I understand them to be a punk band so interested to listen to this. Definitely not punk, they seem to be a bit more heavy goth. I really dig this and am surprised I've never heard it before as this would have been right up my alley when I was younger. They remind me of many bands that I loved growing up and am blown away that they were never introduced to me. Definitely feeling some industrial vibes. Reminds me of some early Siousxie and The Cure. Great album and glad to have discovered it!
I dunno, I want to like Springsteen but he is just so basic and boring. Not the worst music but if I was at a friend's house and they were playing it I would ask them to put something else on but not leave if they refused to turn it off. Okay maybe I wouldn't leave but I would definitely lose some respect for that friend, especially with the last two songs on this album. So a very big meh for me.
I mean the Kinks are cool and I feel like they were putting out some great music for their time. I'm not sure they really hit for me. I think they just sound a bit too Beatlesque for me. I love the Beatles so it's good music but just isn't as catchy as their music and just feels like a Temu version.
I feel like I remember not liking this band. This is a bit better than I thought it was going to be but I'm not super into it. Another one of those albums that are fine and I can see why people like it but it's just not for me.
Feels very dream pop to me. This is so boring. I may just be in a bad mood today but I can't stomach this album. It doesn't seem horrible but I am unable to finish it.
This isn't too bad but it's jsut a bit too mellow for me. I think I might put this on if I was in a super chill mood. I hate to give this a low score but it is just so boring to me. I don't think the music is bad it's just very much not for me.
I mean it's the Beatles so hard to find many issues with this album. I think this is definitely in the top 5 of their albums. Some really great songs, no notes.
This is another one of those perfect albums. Each song is better than the last and it just has a wonderful vibe. Every song is a banger and it's been a real long time since I've listened to this album.
Niiiice! I love all things Mike Watt! Pleasantly surprised to see this album on the list. Just some great rock and roll with probably the best bass lines in existence.
I dig Tom Waits but haven't listened to this album before. This album just doesn't really stick with me. It's unmistakably Tom Waits but not at his best. Still decent but nothing I'm very excited about. Also I really really hate the cover art on this album.
Ooof another Nick Cave. I mean he's fine but just way too mellow for me. Great now he's discovered synth. Not sure I am going to make it through this album if this first song is any indication, it bad. Okay, I'm out - this album is just so damn depressing and slow I can't take any more. I know there is some Nick Cave out there that I like but this is definitely not it.
Pretty decent jazz. Not my favorite but a good listen nonetheless.
I mean this album is fine. Has some great classic songs. Not really into it, a bit too mellow for my taste. I don't hate it but would probably never throw it on.
I've heard of Weather Report but know nothing except that they are jazz. It's some funky jazz. It's pretty good but not as funky as I would like it to be, maybe a bit cheesy is some areas.
I used to own this album awhile ago, I liked it but it was never quite as good I wanted it to be. I still feel the same, it's delightfully quirky but maybe not as unhinged as I want it to be. Actually the more I listen to this album the more I enjoy it. It strikes me as Zappa-lite meets Quicksilver Messenger Service. He does have a really interesting voice which adds quite a bit of texture.
I love love love Alice Cooper's 70s albums. He was the beginning of my musical awakening, the first band I had to collect all of their albums. Unfortunately his stuff in the 80's and later became pretty cheesy but that run in 70's was the perfect balance of camp and horror. School's out is definitely on the upswing for Alice's career. Great to go back and listen to it, not every song hits but I still remember every song fondly.
I know this album was like a precursor to heavy metal. So far it's pretty good but nothing I'm super excited about. There are some good and heavy jams on it. This is a rockin' album even though it doesn't really speak to me. I think it's pretty good I enjoyed it overall but not sure I would ever put it on.
This is some classic Beatles, not sure another band could write pop bangers like them. Most of the songs on this album were hits but all of them are catchy as hell. Not sure there is a Beatles album I would rate under 5 stars on this list.
The original songs are fine but the covers are super cheesy. Overall decent but not great album, really not sure why it is on this list. A resounding "meh" from me.
I don't particularly care for disco but this has a little more funk to it. As much as I like the touch of funk it's still disco therefore boring. I mean disco music is meant for dancing so being repetitive is in it's nature. Also because of the repetitiveness the songs seem extra extra long. It really feels like there are two hit songs on this album and the rest is filler.
I am not super into rap and this is just boring and repetitive to me. I totally understand people love this but it's just not for me. I couldn't get through the whole album, every song sounds the same to me.
I mean the White Stripes just put out good rock and roll. All of their albums are great but this was probably their high point in their 2000s run of albums. One of the few bands who live up to the hype. Lots of catchy tunes on this album, no notes.
Damn this album starts super high energy! I don't know what's up with the racist caricature on the cover?? The music is amazing with a few songs I know an love and a few others I've never heard before. Janis really just had such a unique voice and the energy she puts into her songs just blows my mind. Pretty good album but it dwindles a bit near the end.
Damn, I totally forgot about this band but I remember digging this album back when it came out, interested to revisit it. I still really like this album, it feels familiar but new and innovative. There are quite a few catchy tunes but also the last few song are just some cool chill beats reminiscent of the Beastie Boys' instrumental stuff. Still a great album, glad to revisit it.
I love Superfly but haven't really delved into Curtis Mayfield's catalog. This is pretty good funk/soul but I have to admit none of the songs really stand out. It's a bit to mellow for my taste even though I did enjoy it.
It was a pretty decent album, not anything I was super excited about but I liked it overall.
I really loved J5's first album but remember being disappointed buy this album. Glad to give it another chance. Damn this album goes hard, not sure why I was disappointed in this album because it is real good. Chali 2na's voice is just so good! Some great acid jazzy beats mixed with some smooth lyrical flow which is hard to beat. Great album!
I remember liking this album when it came out but I feel like I bounced off of it rather quickly. This album still rocks, I'm really digging it. There are a few hits on it but the songs that are less heard are also really great. Glad this album hold up, not quite 5 stars but still worth a listen.
No idea who this band is. So far it's coming off as Temu Morrissey which is somehow better than Morrissey but still not great. I mean it is a bit whimsical which I like but it just doesn't hit for me.
Oh no, not Bob Marley. I've never really liked reggae, I did enjoy Marley's ska stuff but his straight ahead reggae is just too slow and repetitive to me. This album is not for me, I know people love it but it's nails on a chalkboard to me.
Hmm, never listened to this band. I love metal but the whole nu-metal genre came off as a bit cheesy to me. Well it's certainly angsty but it does go a lot harder than I was expecting. Not sure I'm sold on the record scratching. I don't know why but I just don't like this, the aggro just feels so performative and the whole thing just feels dumb to me. I couldn't finish this album, I love metal and feel like I should at least find this album tolerable but I really just hate it. Maybe I'm just having a bad week but I'm just over this band.
I swear this week has been all misses. I know I should love Rush but his voice has always just driven me up the wall. Good music bad voice. Also what the hell is Tom Sawyer even about, what does Tom Sawyer have to do with anything in that song? Red Barchetta feels like he wrote a story while also separately wrote a song, then tried to crowbar it into the song he wrote, like the music doesn't even make sense with the lyrics. Like YYZ, that's a great song - no annoying voice or stupid lyrics. Wow, this album just really circles the drain after Limelight, all of those songs could just fall off the face of the earth and I don't think anyone would notice. I'm realizing it's not just Geddy Lee's voice but that his lyrics are so overly complex that the song just seems clunky. I don't mean to be so critical of this album, it was just real slog for me to get through.
Pretty good album, not really my taste but totally listenable. I feel like I've heard 90% of the songs on the album and even the songs I hadn't heard were pretty good. I'd say it's just a solid rock album.
I don't really like electronic music. There are a few exceptions, like girl talk, so I'm interested to give this album a listen. Nope, 3 songs in and I am already developing a headache. Ooof I made it 4 songs. This is so repetitive and annoying, I'm done, 0 stars.
No idea what this is. Pretty good album, not really what I usually listen to but enjoyed it. Just some good instrumental jazzy music.
No idea what this is. I guess it's okay but not really sure how this ended up on the list.
Starting off with some good funk. Great album, going between funk and Mowtown. Some great music here even if it's not something I would normally listen to.
I really loved the use of Gotta Get Up in Russian Doll but not really sure I know any other songs from Harry Nilsson. Oh this has a few songs that I recognize and are definitely classics. Not sure all the other songs are that great, so basically some really good songs mixed with some okay songs. This album feel really hit an miss but the hits really hit and the misses are just okay. I would say this is about a 3.5 for me.
I really only know that Running Up That Hill song by Kate Bush. This starts off way weirder than I was expecting, which is great. I feel like she is always lumped in with more mainstream acts but this album is delightfully quirky and reminds me more of Nina Hagen's art rock. This album is weird and amazing, why didn't anyone tell me Kate Bush was so amazing?
Ugh, I hate the Eagles. As cheesy as this band is I have to admit they write really catchy songs. The slow songs are really bad but it's a better album than I thought it would be.
Never heard of this band, starting off promising. This is pretty great, good and heavy indie rock. Not sure how I've never heard this but definitely enjoying it. This is pretty great for 1996, a bit of an early Weezer vibe. Not every song is a hit, especially the slower ones, but they are all enjoyable. Great album and glad to discover it.
I knew we eventually had to get to a U2 album. They are probably the blandest band I can think of but I'll give it a listen. After the 4th song there really is nothing there, just a bunch of filler. This band elicits zero emotion in me which I find very strange. Usually I have some type of emotion about a band either positive or negative, but this is like the saltine of bands for me. Zero emotion elicited and that freaks me out. Although I will admit that With Or Without You is a decent song. Definitely not a band for me. 2 stars for them creating music I don't hate.
Not sure I know too much about The Police, Message In a Bottle is a banger but beyond that interested to listen to this album. Not bad, not sure I would ever put this album on but it's pretty catchy.
I think I've always liked the idea of Iggy Pop more than his music. This album is good but nothing that really changes my mind on him. Pretty decent songs with some fun attitude but I will probably never listen to this album again and that is fine. Although he definitely sounds like a Temu David Bowie mixed with a little Mick Jagger, still not a huge fan.
