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Album	You	Global	Diff
Melodrama Lorde	5	3.32	+1.68
Stardust Willie Nelson	5	3.39	+1.61
Here's Little Richard Little Richard	5	3.56	+1.44
In The Court Of The Crimson King King Crimson	5	3.6	+1.4
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill	5	3.64	+1.36
Superfly Curtis Mayfield	5	3.7	+1.3
Live At The Harlem Square Club Sam Cooke	5	3.76	+1.24
Let's Get It On Marvin Gaye	5	3.78	+1.22
Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind) Loretta Lynn	4	2.97	+1.03
Dog Man Star Suede	4	3	+1

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Licensed To Ill Beastie Boys	1	3.55	-2.55
The Slim Shady LP Eminem	1	3.29	-2.29
Led Zeppelin II Led Zeppelin	2	4.11	-2.11
I Against I Bad Brains	1	2.94	-1.94
Abraxas Santana	2	3.72	-1.72
The Queen Is Dead The Smiths	2	3.66	-1.66
Catch A Fire Bob Marley & The Wailers	2	3.63	-1.63
Violent Femmes Violent Femmes	2	3.5	-1.5
Reggatta De Blanc The Police	2	3.45	-1.45
Strangeways, Here We Come The Smiths	2	3.44	-1.44

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Artist	Albums	Average
Pink Floyd	2	5

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Willie Nelson	5, 2

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McCartney

Paul McCartney

3/5

Hmmm.

Live At The Harlem Square Club

Sam Cooke

5/5

Here's Little Richard

Little Richard

5/5

Licensed To Ill

Beastie Boys

1/5

Had heard of the group before, so at first, I was excited to listen to their album. However, to be honest, I was disappointed. They sound like a bunch of smart kids trying to be badass. It's just not for me.

Dookie

Green Day

4/5

I wasn't even born when this album was released, but I can imagine being a 14-year old kid, in my room with doors locked, blasting this on my Walkman while wearing headphones. This hit me with so much nostalgia. However, this is not my favorite Green Day album. There are some tracks that are absolute bangers, others are just meh. Might give them another listen or two though. So I'm giving this album a 4-star rating.

Parklife

Blur

2/5

Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)

Loretta Lynn

4/5

No wonder her voice sounded familiar, I’ve actually heard one of her songs in GTA: San Andreas. Overall, I enjoyed the album, great for drinking coffee on a cold, foggy morning. Just don't dwell too much on the lyrics, you will feel bad for her.

Jazz Samba

Stan Getz

4/5

I'm not a fan of Jazz or Samba, but this Jazz Samba album, I think, might be my gateway into other albums from these genres. Perfect to end my day after a long work.

Heaven Or Las Vegas

Cocteau Twins

4/5

This album sounds like an epilogue of an ABBA musical.

Hotel California

Eagles

4/5

The album started off great, like the energy went up pretty fast. However, after just three tracks, it suddenly died down. The rest of the tracks are still decent, though, and "The Last Resort" is okay for a closing track. But they're kinda forgettable.

Among The Living

Anthrax

3/5

Not very familiar with the thrash metal genre, but I enjoyed listening to it, better than I expected. I just felt like it needed more bass; instruments and vocals didn't blend that well. That could’ve made the album sound even better. Favorite tracks: I Am The Law, Indians

All Directions

The Temptations

3/5

They definitely lived up to the album title, the tracks go in "all directions." It's not really a bad thing, though. This is the first album I've heard from them, so it gave me an idea of how versatile they are as an artist. Favorite tracks: Papa Was A Rollin' Stone, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Do Your Thing

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Beatles

4/5

This is the first full album I’ve listened to after knowing them for a while through their compilation albums, and I can say this is the first time I’ve really appreciated them beyond the impression that they’re just a pop band for teenyboppers. Favorite tracks: Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, With A Little Help From My Friends, When I'm Sixty Four

Strangeways, Here We Come

The Smiths

2/5

Birth Of The Cool

Miles Davis

3/5

Is this a good album? Yes. Is it memorable? Not really, it kinda just melts away in my mind. Good for setting up the vibe, though.

I Against I

Bad Brains

1/5

To be honest, judging by the album art alone, I thought this was a hip-hop album. Then, I hit play. Oh boy. "Intro" had me like, "okay, this sounds interesting. I like it so far." Then track after track, I realized I probably should’ve stopped after the first one. Favorite track: Intro

Led Zeppelin II

Led Zeppelin

2/5

Uhmm, I don't know. I mean the guitar riffs are great, but the album just feels all over the place. Would not recommend it if it's your first time listening to this band. Favorite tracks: Heartbreaker, Living Loving Maid (She's Just a Woman)

The Slim Shady LP

Eminem

1/5

As someone whose first language isn’t English, I can’t barely catch what he's saying. This album sounds like it's produced by a teenager who is being grounded by his parents for a week, then found a hip-hop instrumental CD in his drawer, and decides to rap over it.

In Rainbows

Radiohead

4/5

I was torn between giving this album a three or four-star rating. If I heard the tracks individually, I don't think I would appreciate them that much. But together? It was a totally different experience. Favorite tracks: 15 Step, Jigsaw Falling Into Place, All I Need

Debut

Björk

4/5

I've listened to her stuff before, and to be honest, I wasn't a fan of her voice. Now, I finally have the chance to give her another shot. Surprisingly, I had fun listening to this album, and her voice isn’t as bad as I thought before, but still not a fan. I think it’s going to be an acquired taste for me. Favorite tracks: Human Behavior, Venus As A Boy, There Is More To Life Than This, Big Time Sensuality

No Other

Gene Clark

3/5

I like the vibe of the songs, but that’s about it. Nothing really stands out.

The Blueprint

JAY Z

3/5

Superunknown

Soundgarden

4/5

Chris Cornell's voice is just raw and powerful, it honestly makes me appreciate rock music even more. I enjoyed the second half of Superunknown. It’s also mixed way cleaner than Nevermind, in my opinion. But if those two albums were to fight to the death, Nevermind would still win by a close margin. It’s got no-skip tracks and a much better flow overall. Favorite tracks: Let Me Drown, I Tried To Live, Like Suicide

The Velvet Underground & Nico

The Velvet Underground

4/5

Moon Safari

Air

4/5

Another album from someone I'm not familiar with. To be honest, I didn't enjoy it on my first listen. But it seems like you have to be at the right place at the right time...and in the right mood to appreciate it. I really enjoy listening to New Star In The Sky, followed by Le Voyage de Penelope. The bassline is great, and the vocals are surreal. It felt like it took me to another dimension and floated with the stars. However, I can't believe they compared this album to Daft Punk's Homework. They are completely different! Favorite tracks: La femme d'argent, New Star In The Sky, Le Voyage de Penelope

Dog Man Star

Suede

4/5

As someone who only knew "Beautiful Ones," I was caught off guard by this album, though I'm not sure if that's in a good or a bad way. The first half felt kinda meh to me, but I realized that it's more of a slow-burn album. The real treasure comes at the end. Edit: On my second listen, I kinda appreciate the opening tracks now. However, the pacing still dips in the middle. Favorite tracks: The Asphalt Road, Still Life

Don't Stand Me Down

Dexys Midnight Runners

2/5

This is one of those albums that feels like a chore to get through. The longest track, "This Is What She's Like" is so long and all over the place. I have no idea what the artist is trying to make me feel or interpret. Sometimes, I feel like this should be just an instrumental album. But still, I wouldn't listen to it. Favorite track: Listen To Me

Black Metal

Venom

2/5

I get it. This is an influential album, the one that literally coined the genre. That's why it's in the list. I actually enjoyed it a bit, hence the extra star. However, it's just not my cup of tea. Hope you get it, too.

Violent Femmes

2/5

I really don’t know how others rate albums. Is it based on influence? Its history? Rawness? The production? Or just the overall listening experience? This album is kinda a mixed bag for me. The good tracks are interesting, to be fair, but the others just are not my cup of tea.

Superfly

Curtis Mayfield

5/5

What a great way to start my week: by listening to this album. I don’t even know what else to say. The way the instruments are played, his smooth, soothing voice… I actually had to stop what I was doing just to feel it. This is what I call music.

Bat Out Of Hell

Meat Loaf

4/5

I was actually surprised when I played this album. I know Meat Loaf from "I’d Do Anything for Love", but based on the album art, I was expecting some hard rock or heavy metal. But noooo, it was a full theatrical act. The extravagant musicality, the powerful vocals, and the emotional lyrics really stood out. But I will rate it 4 stars, because I want to listen to it again...whenever I'm ready for it.

Playing With Fire

Spacemen 3

2/5

I have no issues with repetitive music, if anything. I actually enjoy it. I love Daft Punk, Air, The Prodigy, and other similar artists. But this one? I really tried to like this album. I even compared it to Daft Punk’s least-loved studio album, Human After All (‘Revolution’ kinda reminds me of ‘The Prime Time of Your Life’). But no matter how many times I listen, it just feels flat and boring to me. I admit, some are interesting, like Revolution (minus the vocals) and Suicide. Other than that, I will toss them in the fire pit.

Tonight's The Night

Neil Young

3/5

Africa Brasil

Jorge Ben Jor

4/5

Hail To the Thief

Radiohead

3/5

I like the tracks individually, but as a concept album, it feels cluttered. Also, I gave In Rainbows 4 stars, and Hail to the Thief isn’t a better album than In Rainbows, so I’m giving it 3 stars.

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill

5/5

This is the first hip-hop album on this list that I can really connect with. Unlike the previous ones, the tracks on this album hit you right in the soul. The storytelling, the flow, the rhythm. Everything about this album is perfect! Some say this album is too long, but I am willing to give 77 minutes of my time to enjoy this soulful experience again and again.

Darklands

The Jesus And Mary Chain

4/5

It was my first time hearing this band, and I was like, "Oh, another band from the UK," which almost made me uninterested in listening to them because of the previous UK band (post-Beatles) albums I’d heard on this list. But I was wrong.

Shake Your Money Maker

The Black Crowes

4/5

It was a good album, but more as background music when I'm having a bottle of beer or two. Would still love a physical copy of it. Favorite tracks: Thick N' Thin, Stare It Cold

Melodrama

Lorde

5/5

I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it. I love how Lorde takes me on a dark journey and tells a story about her past heartbreak and sorrow. I really love the tracks, especially the closing track. It doesn’t have a perfect, happy ending, but I enjoyed the ride. To be honest, it’s kinda hard to rate albums when you only have a five-star system. Sure, I give this one 5 stars, but I wouldn’t say it’s better than my other 5-star albums. Maybe they just have their own strengths and the different experiences they bring me.

Fragile

Yes

2/5

I don’t know how to feel about this album. If it weren’t for the first track, which I agree with another user is basically a "lure," I wouldn’t even be listening to this. I don’t know if I’m just too naive to understand progressive rock, even though I like Rush.

The Downward Spiral

Nine Inch Nails

4/5

One of the greatest concept albums I’ve listened to for the longest time. It’s not totally perfect, but I’d love to listen to it again given the right mood. Favorite tracks: Heresy, Closer, The Becoming, The Downward Spiral

Forever Changes

Love

3/5

It's alright. Good for background listening, but the tracks are kinda forgettable.

Mermaid Avenue

Billy Bragg

2/5

Doolittle

Pixies

3/5

Kid A

Radiohead

3/5

Honky Tonk Masquerade

Joe Ely

2/5

What the heck is a "Honky Tonk," and why does he have to say it multiple times throughout the album?

Let's Get It On

Marvin Gaye

5/5

Funeral

Arcade Fire

3/5

Stardust

Willie Nelson

5/5

The Dark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd

5/5

Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts

The Adverts

3/5

Brown Sugar

D'Angelo

3/5

Punishing Kiss

Ute Lemper

3/5

I really don’t get why a lot of you hate this album but also love Björk’s or even Meat Loaf's. Yes, it’s not as perfect or as memorable as the other albums on this list, but the delivery is great. Call me nuts, but it sounds like a soundtrack album from the 60s (from a James Bond movie, as they say) with 90s production quality, kinda ahead of its time. Favorite track: Streets of Berlin

Jagged Little Pill

Alanis Morissette

4/5

The Queen Is Dead

The Smiths

2/5

Remedy

Basement Jaxx

2/5

Reggatta De Blanc

The Police

2/5