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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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The Yes Album
Yes
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5 | 3.31 | +1.69 |
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Different Class
Pulp
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5 | 3.42 | +1.58 |
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Electric Warrior
T. Rex
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5 | 3.53 | +1.47 |
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Definitely Maybe
Oasis
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5 | 3.54 | +1.46 |
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Dire Straits
Dire Straits
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5 | 3.72 | +1.28 |
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American Idiot
Green Day
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5 | 3.77 | +1.23 |
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Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
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5 | 3.9 | +1.1 |
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Infected
The The
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4 | 2.93 | +1.07 |
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All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
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4 | 2.98 | +1.02 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
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1 | 3.46 | -2.46 |
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The Predator
Ice Cube
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1 | 3.25 | -2.25 |
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Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
Spiritualized
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1 | 3.15 | -2.15 |
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
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2 | 3.98 | -1.98 |
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I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
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2 | 3.93 | -1.93 |
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
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2 | 3.92 | -1.92 |
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I Am a Bird Now
Antony and the Johnsons
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1 | 2.84 | -1.84 |
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
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2 | 3.7 | -1.7 |
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Jack Takes the Floor
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
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1 | 2.7 | -1.7 |
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The Score
Fugees
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2 | 3.69 | -1.69 |
Artists
Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| David Bowie | 3 | 4.33 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Ice Cube | 2 | 1.5 |
| Spiritualized | 2 | 1.5 |
5-Star Albums (10)
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Super Furry Animals · 1 likes
3/5
It was ok. It wasn't great, but it didn't offend. I wouldn't listen to it again.
The Louvin Brothers · 1 likes
1/5
Crikey, a good title for the album, it was tragic!
Eagles · 1 likes
3/5
I like the Eagles and this is a good debut album. This contains two or three readily recognisable tracks. This album is not as good as some of their later stuff.
1-Star Albums (11)
All Ratings
Nas
2/5
Not my thing.
David Bowie
4/5
Understandably dark, I'm quite a fan of Bowie's work. For me this is not one of the best, but it was interesting.
Cyndi Lauper
3/5
In was fun.
Radiohead
3/5
It was ok, I was expecting to like more than I did.
Air
3/5
Interesting, enjoyed some of it.
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Great, know it well.
JAY Z
2/5
Not for me.
Neil Young
3/5
Good music, struggle with his voice.
Radiohead
2/5
Very down beat, it was ok.
Janet Jackson
3/5
A good beat, I enjoyed it.
Bob Dylan
3/5
Enjoyed.
Nick Drake
3/5
Enjoyed, good lyrics.
Ice Cube
2/5
Really not my thing, just don't get it. 😕
Good beat more my thing.
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
I liked some of it, maybe after listening to it several times, I may decide I like the whole album?
Os Mutantes
2/5
Weird. Like all the crazy bits of the Beatles on one album.
Bad Brains
3/5
Another one I quite liked, had echoes of Billy Idol.
Michael Jackson
4/5
Not completely my thing, but nevertheless I enjoyed it. Great rhythm.
Everything But The Girl
2/5
Bit too soft for me, not my thing, but did not offend.
Kings of Leon
4/5
Familiar, I enjoyed it.
Arcade Fire
3/5
It was ok, would listen to Arcade Fire again, given the right mood.
The Cure
4/5
Good album.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
1/5
Wrong culture, not for me.
Afrika Bambaataa
2/5
Surprisingly light with an up beat, nevertheless it did not ring my bell.
Count Basie & His Orchestra
3/5
Obviously great musicians, some of the music certainly sounded familiar, not my thing, but it was easy listening and not poison to the ears.
Boards of Canada
2/5
Doesn't really go anywhere, but more than just random sounds. Again not my genre.
Rage Against The Machine
2/5
Liked some of the music, interesting and some familiar riffs. Found the overall sound too much by the end of the album.
The Beach Boys
2/5
Liked the familiar songs, but in the end I got bored.
2/5
Didn't float my boat.
Orbital
2/5
Very repetitive, I got bored. I can imagine dancing to some of it, if you were off your head. Some tracks had a good beat.
Pere Ubu
2/5
Difficult listen.
Dusty Springfield
3/5
Some great classics, she has a great voice.
Anita Baker
2/5
This did not do much for me, although I liked her voice. Was not catchy enough for me.
The Stooges
3/5
This wasn't bad, quite a mix of genre influences, quite punky in places, long before punk. This is for me a 3.5 rating, need to listen to it again.
The Darkness
4/5
Enjoyed this, what a voice and great guitar licks.
Ravi Shankar
2/5
Very talented, but not for me.
Rush
3/5
Enjoyed it, reminded of Led Zeppelin and echoes of Yes in some of the softer vocals.
George Jones
2/5
Very boring, for me. 😴
Soundgarden
4/5
Actually enjoyed this.
Aretha Franklin
2/5
Ok, didn't excite me.
Wilco
3/5
Quite interesting, I enjoyed it, probably worth another listen.
GZA
2/5
Enjoyed some of this in parts, but as a whole I got bored, not my thing.
Mike Oldfield
4/5
Just so familiar.
Pulp
5/5
Didn't like Pulp at the time, but I do. Classic album.
A Tribe Called Quest
2/5
More melodic than most, but still not my thing.
The Byrds
3/5
Ok
The Clash
3/5
Enjoyed, some great tracks. Great early punk.
Fugees
2/5
A bit more melodic and professional sounding, but still not my thing!
Billy Bragg
3/5
The working mans poet. Enjoyed most of the tracks, but they were all very similar, can't get too excited about the album.
Dire Straits
5/5
Great
T. Rex
5/5
Fantastic.
R.E.M.
3/5
Actually enjoyed this album, I've never listened to this before, even though I'm familiar and like their hits. Some of the tracks were quite catchy, need to listen to the whole album again.
The Stooges
3/5
Already rated this, see my previous review.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3/5
Quite fond of some of Tom Petty's hits, first time listening to this album, it was good.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
3/5
Not my genre, but you have to admire the musicianship. I recognise at least two tracks, Pennies from heaven and Take Five, quite enjoyed the later.
2/5
This didn't do much for me, not my thing.
Guns N' Roses
4/5
Lots of energy and great guitar riffs, enjoyed most tracks and absolutely loved "Sweet Child o' Mine", which ups the rating for me!
Tracy Chapman
4/5
It quite surprised me, but I really enjoyed this album, I'm not aware of Tracy Chapman, except I recognise Fast Car. I think she has a great voice, will definitely listen to the album again.
Various Artists
3/5
Good for Christmas, but there are many albums like this.
The Notorious B.I.G.
2/5
Like the fact there is a story line, but this is still not to my taste.
Kate Bush
3/5
Quite enjoyed this album, really liked half the tracks. Such an unusual voice.
The Verve
3/5
Not bad at all, really enjoyed some tracks, interesting music.
Steely Dan
3/5
This is not a bad album, but it also isn't a great one. It did not do much for me, the music was ok.
Steely Dan
2/5
Ok second Steely Dan album in a row. Nothing wrong with the music, just doesn't go anywhere, I got bored.
Thundercat
2/5
What a mixture of musical styles, not my thing.
Antony and the Johnsons
1/5
At first I thought what an unusual voice, then I thought when will the album end! Thankfully there were only 10 tracks on the album 🤯
The Specials
3/5
I like the Specials, this album contains some great tracks, but also some weak ones. Nevertheless, the rhythm is great and you could dance to most! It's a 3.5 from me.
Green Day
5/5
One of my sons had this album, it contains catchy singles. Great musicality and very fond memories.
Robert Wyatt
2/5
Big fan of Pink Floyd and this album had some echoes of early Floyd, however I found some of the tracks on this album to be slow and weird and there was no enjoyable musical interlude. Also, I wasn't massively impressed by all of early Floyd.
The Offspring
3/5
Great energy, an enjoyable album, love the lyric "Oh, I know I'm being used
That's okay, man, 'cause I like the abuse". This is another of those 3.5 ratings for me.
The The
4/5
I surprisingly enjoyed this album, I am amazingly unaware of this group's catalogue, but maybe I listened to it at the right moment?
k.d. lang
2/5
Found it a bit uninspiring, the only track I mildly liked was the last track, which had a bit more zip to it. I won't be buying the cd.
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
Great harmonies, generally uplifting music, a few well known tracks that are great. One or two tracks are a bit bland. Overall I secretly liked the album. Gentle and non offensive.
Duran Duran
3/5
I enjoyed the singles reminding me of an important time in my life. I enjoyed the electronic synth experimentation. The music isn't particularly to my liking, but it's ok.
The Afghan Whigs
3/5
Do not know this band, quite like their sound. I felt I drifted in parts, proof it did not completely hold my attention.
Basement Jaxx
1/5
Boring, mostly just noise a couple of tracks resembled music e.g. the last track "Being with U', but they were meh.
Isaac Hayes
3/5
The guy has a great voice, but I found the whole album a bit slow. Also, he talks too much! Still prefer The Stranglers version of "Walk On By".
The KLF
2/5
This really is not to my taste in music, however unlike some of this kind it was quite melodic, having noticeable tunes. It wasn't just a load of noise. Still not my thing. For me this is a 2.5.
Laibach
2/5
Interesting 🤔, not sure if I could say I enjoyed this album. It appears the lead singer had a sore throat on some of the tracks, which is a shame. I guess this wasn't quite my thing, but it made me smile.
Goldfrapp
3/5
Pleasant sound, but can't say it grabbed me, those pleasure senses just didn't tingle.
U2
3/5
I generally like U2, I enjoyed this album, but it wasn't great. I think they were experimenting themselves, following the latest craze.
The Kinks
3/5
This was pleasant, jolly with heavy English themes. I love much of the Kinks music, but for me this is not their strongest work, still enjoyable.
Judas Priest
4/5
Great sound, I'm very particular about what heavy metal I like, I don't like just a thrashing of the guitar, a noise, it has to be melodic. Although heavy metal is not my favourite genre, this album ticked the right boxes.
Garbage
3/5
Not exactly my thing, but was listenable, for it's type it was quite good.
De La Soul
2/5
Very wacky, light-hearted, lots of fun, but not my thing.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3/5
It was ok, but didn't excite me.
Miriam Makeba
4/5
This was a total surprise, this is completely not my thing, but this lady had a great voice, there were a couple of weak tracks, but I enjoyed most. I really liked the Mbube track, good to dance to. I won't be rushing out to buy the album, but I certainly will not avoid in the future.
Johnny Cash
3/5
Not completely my thing, but I enjoyed the storytelling.
G. Love & Special Sauce
2/5
I guess you want music to stir emotions, be it sadness, happiness, or even the desire to jump up and dance. This album did just that, I was bored!
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
Enjoyed this album, particularly liked the last track.
Linkin Park
3/5
Confusing mix of genre, I enjoyed it in parts and not so much in other parts.
Beck
2/5
I found the tone boring, I afraid this didn't do much for me.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
This is a long album and does contain same just ok tracks, but any album that contains "Houses of the Holy", Trampled Under Foot", "In The Time My Dying" and even "The Wanton Song" and "Boogie With Stu", can't be a bad album. However, "Kashmir" is fantastic, it's got to be one of my favourite songs.
King Crimson
3/5
I was quite in to ELP and Yes and used to enjoy a bit of prog rock. This is the first time I have been exposed to this album and wasn't overly impressed, that's not to say it was bad, it just wasn't great. I appreciate that this was probably quite pioneering at the time.
B.B. King
4/5
Actually enjoyed it, not completely my thing, but you have to admire the music and fabulous guitar playing. The precursor to rock.
Serge Gainsbourg
2/5
Too much talking and weird.
Haircut 100
3/5
A few weak tracks, but the singles are good fun.
AC/DC
4/5
Excellent album, particularly like "You shook me all night long".
Gotan Project
2/5
Not much to this music, maybe suited to the background.
Stereo MC's
3/5
Not my thing, didn't stir me either way, was ok.
A Tribe Called Quest
2/5
Not for, just didn't like it.
Kendrick Lamar
2/5
Doesn't matter how much of this type of music I listened to, they don't stir me. I don't like the style or much of the life experiences they reflect.
Ray Charles
3/5
Pleasant music, he has a good voice. I enjoyed many of the songs, but some were a bit slow. Easy listening.
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
2/5
Not really my thing, didn't excite me. I liked the rhythm.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
3/5
Nice sound, good harmonies, really liked the last track "teach your children well", which was a bonus on my version and not on the original release.
John Lee Hooker
3/5
Nice bit of blues. Impressive list of collaborators.
Caetano Veloso
2/5
I find it very difficult to judge this type of music, I suppose the bottom line is did I like it and the answer is not really.
David Bowie
4/5
Quite a fan of David Bowie, but I don't know this album that well. It's a good album, but in my opinion not great, it did contain some good tracks and some not so good. Overall I enjoyed it.
Oasis
5/5
Never was originally that fond of Oasis, but they have grown on me over the years. Really enjoyed this album, very tuneful.
Dennis Wilson
3/5
It was ok enjoyed some of the tracks, others did not impress.
Herbie Hancock
3/5
I was a bit surprised by this album. It's not particularly my style of music, but was pleasant enough. Good background music. Find this hard to judge. Did it grab me? No. Did I hate it? No.
Norah Jones
3/5
Middle of the road stuff easy listening, good background music. Nothing to get excited about, but I didn't hate it. Need get a bit bored by the end.
The Zutons
3/5
Quite a mix of vocals. Weird in places, some tracks were forgettable, but others I quite liked. The album is fun. I'm not familiar with this group.
50 Cent
2/5
Not for me. This type of "music" does nothing for me, although this album was more tuneful than most of it's kind.
3/5
I don't mind XTC, however this album is a bit of a mixed bag, there are quite a few I really enjoyed, but there are a few that are quite weak.
Jimmy Smith
2/5
Before I started to listen to 1001 albums, I would say I had a wide range of taste in music, but now I realise it's narrower than I thought. This album is not unpleasant, the musicians are skillful and the music does not offend. It's just not for me. I feel this is music Arnold Rimmer would enjoy.
Sepultura
2/5
A find it hard to be subjective and difficult to judge some of these albums. Do I hate all heavy metal, no. Did I enjoy this album, no.
Tom Waits
2/5
I like a couple/a few tracks, but the rest was weird or just not good.
Yes
5/5
When I was young Yes we're my favourite group, for a time. For pure nostalgia alone I loved this album and it does contain some great tracks.
Super Furry Animals
3/5
It was ok. It wasn't great, but it didn't offend. I wouldn't listen to it again.
Prince
3/5
I was was looking forward to hear this as I love the singles and yeah, the singles were a welcome respite from otherwise uninspiring tracks. It's a good album, but not great.
Spiritualized
2/5
Late at night after having a few drinks this would be good for background music, when you don't even notice it. I liked the album cover.
Talking Heads
2/5
I was expecting better, I must admit. I found it a little boring.
Ray Price
2/5
Oh dear not for me. Music was pleasant enough, skillful playing, the guy can sing. This just does nothing for me, not my type of thing.
Brian Eno
3/5
This is hard to rate, after all, it is just background music and that's is purpose 🤣. I grant you that it relaxing and at times barely noticeable 🤷🏻. As background music is concerned it does the job, but would I normally choose to this type of music?
Metallica
4/5
I don't normally like heavy thrash metal, normally it's not melodic enough for me. This however is great, absolutely love "Enter The Sandman" and "The Unforgiven". This could be a 5 for me, but I'll settle with 4, as I'm not a100% sure.
Drive-By Truckers
3/5
It was ok, I enjoyed some of it, but I did get bored by the end.
Nirvana
3/5
I've visited this album many times, because of it's reputation, significance and influence. I like rock, even "heavy rock", I like melodic punk, but I've never warmed to this album. I just don't get it. I quite like the first track, maybe because I heard it a lot. I suppose I don't like "grunge", but I like quite a few of the Foo Fighters stuff and have 2 or 3 of their albums 🤷🏻. Maybe I just don't like the Nirvana sound? I rate it as 3 at the most, giving a nod to its significance.
Amy Winehouse
3/5
Not my sort of sound, but the vocals are good and the music is pleasant.
Fatboy Slim
2/5
Although not my thing at all, individual tracks were listenable, if not a tad repetitive. However, a whole album was too much for me.
Throwing Muses
3/5
Never heard of this group before, but their overall sound wasn't unpleasant, can't pick out any particular favourite tracks.
Doves
3/5
Not a group I'm familiar with I quite liked some of the tracks. Some of the vocals reminded of the group Elbow, whom I quite like, a bit more keyboards and synth than the aforementioned, but again I don't mind that. I wasn't blown away, but I didn't mind it.
Elvis Presley
3/5
I don't mind a bit of Elvis, it's different. I found some of the tracks, however, a bit slow and uninspiring.
Everything But The Girl
2/5
Individual tracks are ok, but listening to a whole of this music is a bit boring, for me. The singer has a good voice. I found the drum and bass beat a bit repetitive and slightly annoying at times.
Stan Getz
3/5
Very pleasant sound, very competent musicians. Yet another excellent example of music playing in a coffee shop, in the background. Definitely recognise the first track. I enjoyed the rhythm and sound. However, this isn't my type of music, so would probably not listen to this again.
Foo Fighters
3/5
I like a lot of Foo Fighters output, but this album is not as good as some of their later releases.
Hugh Masekela
2/5
Not my genre, but the music was very pleasant in some places. Yet another coffee shop album. The album did drag after a while.
David Holmes
1/5
No!
John Martyn
3/5
I find this album difficult to rate. My sons like this chap and have this album. I don't hate it, however, I don't like much either. I quite like "Dancer". I know it's got interesting recording techniques, but the music doesn't generally grab me. This is a 2.5 to 3 rating.
Kraftwerk
3/5
Not my type of music, but this group with it's pop themes hit the button. Quite enjoyed it. Liked The Model.
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
I found myself liking parts of this album, sort of reminded me of the Joy Division sound, although quite different. However, their sound did drag after a full album.
The Icarus Line
2/5
Not for me, liked a couple of tracks, but I disliked too many.
Britney Spears
2/5
🤢 Very formulaic. Very slushy 🤮. Not my thing. The title track has catchy hooks. I'll not revisit this in the future.
Janelle Monáe
3/5
This was a little surprising. The album contained a mix of music with the arrangements being reasonably sophisticated. Although I did not completely love the album, I enjoyed listening to it.
Michael Jackson
4/5
Although I'm not a massive fan of Michael Jackson, I do like several of his songs and most seem to be on this album. This album contains some classic tracks.
Big Star
2/5
Nope. This album had me cringing at some of the vocal lines. I know the album was meant to be downbeat, but this became too much. I also found that the lead vocals did grate a bit. I guess I just didn't get it, but in the end I was pleased when the album finished.
Talking Heads
2/5
Not a great fan of their sound. The lead vocals grate a tad. I do like Psycho Killer, which for me is the only stand out track.
The Who
3/5
I like the Who, but this isn't, for me, their best album. I like the "I can see for miles" track.
Baaba Maal
3/5
Interesting 🤔. It's great to be exposed to something that I would not necessarily listen to. It has a very interesting blends of sounds. I actually enjoyed aspects of this album. The style of music means I probably wouldn't deliberately select it to listen to in the future.
Run-D.M.C.
2/5
Of it's genre this is an easy listening sound. I find the continued chanting a bit wearing by the end of the album, but I enjoyed standalone tracks. The music was however a bit more varied.
5/5
I particularly like Bowie's early work. I can't help being influenced by the fact that this is one of the first albums I bought, in it's original vinyl format. For me, this album is excellent. Easy rating for me.
The Cure
3/5
I like the Cure, but probably more their later stuff. This album is the last of their darkest gothic rock stage, before they switched to the lighter new wave genre. It's very interesting and paints a truthful picture of the bands mental state at the time, but don't listen to it if you are feeling down, this album won't help! The music is still sophisticated, but it definitely wouldn't be my pick of a Cure album.
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
1/5
Really not for me. Hate all the talking! My word did this album drone on!
Black Sabbath
3/5
Don't mind the music of Black Sabbath, love the guitar. For me, not a fantastic album, song by song, but enjoyed it as a whole. Actually quite like The Wizard, Behind the Wall of Sleep and Evil Woman. Could be a 4 or 3.5 rating.
The Louvin Brothers
1/5
Crikey, a good title for the album, it was tragic!
The Adverts
3/5
Not bad, although I suspect there are plenty of punk groups like this band with similar sounds. Why was this one picked for the 1001 list? At best average.
Morrissey
4/5
Quite a fan of the Smiths, but not so impressed with his solo work. This album has a bit more meat and I can see the Bowie and even T.Rex influences. I astonishingly enjoyed it.
Pink Floyd
5/5
Sorry this is probably one of my most favourite albums. Excellent!
The Who
3/5
Apart from the obvious classics that this album contains, I've never been a fan of the other tracks on this album. Because of the album's length I've never listened to it all the way through and this project has forced me to do just that. I found that I enjoyed parts of the album and its concept and , due to its length, got bored. Overall because of the classic tracks, although there are some weak tracks and the very fine musicianship, this album was better than I expected. It's not great, but it is not a complete dud.
Eminem
1/5
Nope. I guess I just don't like Hip-Hop generally or shock theatre.
The Who
3/5
Some great classics on this album with the iconic cover. It does drop a bit in the middle, but this album is high as one of their best. For me this is a high 3 or 3.5/5.
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
Never heard of this group, however I enjoyed most of their music.
The Temptations
2/5
Not what I remember from this group, a bit disappointed.
Ice Cube
1/5
Definitely No.
Paul Simon
3/5
Some very familiar songs.
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Good old Led Zeppelin always delivers. This is a great debut album, but they, for me, improved with their later albums hitting home.
Eagles
3/5
I like the Eagles and this is a good debut album. This contains two or three readily recognisable tracks. This album is not as good as some of their later stuff.
Alanis Morissette
3/5
Did not mind this album, but it become a bit tiresome towards the end. I like some individual tracks, I even have "Ironic", but some were just mah.
Randy Newman
2/5
Found this depressing, not for me.
Spiritualized
1/5
Boring.
Alice In Chains
3/5
I'm not a great fan of grunge, but I didn't mind most of the album. It's very dark and it does become a bit much after listening to the whole album. Nevertheless, I did like some of the tracks.
Sufjan Stevens
2/5
I found this album to be incredibly boring, didn't offend, just didn't entertain.
The Flying Burrito Brothers
2/5
A tough listen, not an enjoyable listen.
The Byrds
3/5
I sort of like their sound, I like the title track, in fact I have it on a compilation. It's very formulaic and dated, but so am I! It reminds me of when I was young.
Fleet Foxes
2/5
Good harmonies and in places a good sound, but the singing was a bit like chanting that, for me, got a annoying/boring. The music wasn't unpleasant.
The Stone Roses
3/5
The music was good, but this lacked something. This album did not quite tick all the boxes for me.
Suzanne Vega
2/5
I found myself drifting off as I listened to this album, it failed to catch my attention.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Certainly not their best work and they all covers, but vocals are unmistakably Stones. Dated, but I enjoyed it.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
3/5
Not completely my genre, but this is a really good album, I confess I have the singles, "Teach Your Children" and "Our House". This is between a 4 and a 3, but it's not 100% my thing, so....
Moby
3/5
This is a difficult one to access, the style is definitely not my thing, however I found myself enjoying a few of the tracks, maybe it was a subliminal recognition of the advert music? Some of the tracks were dreadful. I've explored Moby before and not been impressed.
The Triffids
3/5
This is ok, pretty average really. This is not genre breaking, but it does not offend. The lead vocals at times reminded me of Lloyd Cole, who I once liked. Some tracks were quite bland, would not revisit.
Pixies
3/5
Quite enjoyed this album, although it did contain a couple of awful tracks.
The Doors
3/5
Quite enjoyed this album, although it's dated, but I would say it's quite a different sound for its time. Typical keyboard sound of the 60s. Like the old classic "Light My Fire". Some songs weren't so good.
Small Faces
3/5
Again dated, but still good music, enjoyed Lazy Sunday and even enjoyed the tale on second side (of the vinyl). Perfect narrator (probably need to be a certain age to remember him).
Jean-Michel Jarre
4/5
Of it's type this is one of the best. This is more than background sound. Really like Oxygen IV, the single. This has rhythm and melody.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Really like Bob Marley. This album is laid back and cool, regardless of the lyrics. Stir it up is a great track. Probably not his best album, but still very good.
The Mamas & The Papas
3/5
Most of the tracks are just average, but there are 2 or 3 (maybe 4) that are pretty good, especially "Monday, Monday" and "California Dreamin".
Cocteau Twins
2/5
The music wasn't bad, if not a bit repetitive. The vocals were meant to be, ironically, clearly on this album (makes me wonder what they are like on other albums), but I couldn't understand them at all! I can accept that the vocals are just another instrument, but unfortunately (for me) it was a blend I did not enjoy. This album is a "miss" (not a hit).
Beatles
4/5
I grow more fond of The Beatles the older I get. This album is packed with well known songs and even the few unfamiliar ones are good. This album is the group at their early poppy stage.
Cee Lo Green
2/5
A listenable version of a genre that has never grabbed me, but still not my thing.
Metallica
3/5
It was raw and lacks the sophistication of the commercial approach of "Metallica" album. There were quite a few tracks I enjoyed and even though I'm not a fan of this type of heavy metal, I see see why this album was popular.
Venom
2/5
Hate it. Parts of the music is ok, but the overall sound is horrible.
Queen
4/5
Great. A bit more rocky than their later more poppy albums. This is one of the first albums I bought, so very familiar. The Seven Seas of Rhye is a standout track, but there are others.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Very disappointing, I was expecting to like this, but apart from Geno, I thought the tracks were just average. Surprisingly the vocals did drag by the end of the album. I've previously liked their singles. This just scrapes a 3.
Silver Jews
1/5
An easy one to review 😀. This was dreadfully boring, simply hated the vocals even though they probably did match the emotional intent.👎🏻
Sister Sledge
3/5
Takes me to the disco days, dancing to a lot of this music on the dancefloor. Enjoyed this album overall, although it's not my go to genre.
Kings of Leon
3/5
I like some of Kings of Leon stuff, this isn't, in my opinion their best work, it was ok.
1/5
I don't see the point of this sort on music.
The Hives
2/5
I was expecting to like this album, but for some reason it didn't quite tick the boxes.
Amy Winehouse
4/5
This was surprisingly ok, in fact I quite enjoyed the faster tracks. 😊
Elliott Smith
2/5
This was incredibly boring.
The Divine Comedy
2/5
This is too much theatrical for me. Some of the songs were quite pleasant with a touch of the Noel Coward. "Songs of Love" has a nice sound with pretty music, can see why this was chosen as the "Father Ted" theme tune.
The White Stripes
2/5
This is OK(ish), just doesn't do anything for me.
The Black Crowes
2/5
Too bland.
Michael Jackson
3/5
Some right classic tracks, but also a number of just average stuff.
The Killers
3/5
Generally I like the Killers, simple catchy rock. This was good, but not great. Really like "Somebody Told Me".
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
2/5
Neil Young, in my opinion, improved Crosby, Stills, & Nash, but I really don't get on with his solo work, I just can't get passed his voice. This album is slightly better because he has backing vocals from his group, but still I didn't enjoy.
Jefferson Airplane
2/5
A poorer version of Mamas and Papas, without the "Monday Monday" or "California Dreamin' " type tracks.