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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
The Yes Album
Yes
5 3.31 +1.69
Different Class
Pulp
5 3.42 +1.58
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
5 3.53 +1.47
Definitely Maybe
Oasis
5 3.54 +1.46
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
5 3.72 +1.28
American Idiot
Green Day
5 3.77 +1.23
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
5 3.89 +1.11
Infected
The The
4 2.93 +1.07
All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
4 2.98 +1.02

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
1 3.45 -2.45
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
1 3.35 -2.35
The Predator
Ice Cube
1 3.24 -2.24
Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
Spiritualized
1 3.14 -2.14
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
2 3.97 -1.97
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
2 3.93 -1.93
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
2 3.92 -1.92
I Am a Bird Now
Antony and the Johnsons
1 2.84 -1.84
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My Bloody Valentine
1 2.73 -1.73
The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
2 3.7 -1.7

5-Star Albums (10)

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Back to Mystery City by Hanoi Rocks

This was not terrible, but it did drag on a bit, wouldn't revisit, it was ok(ish).

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs

Mixed bag, liked some, did not like others. Overall I wouldn't listen to this album again.

Tragic Songs of Life by The Louvin Brothers

Crikey, a good title for the album, it was tragic!

Rings Around The World by Super Furry Animals

It was ok. It wasn't great, but it didn't offend. I wouldn't listen to it again.

Eagles by Eagles

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 (13)

All Ratings (285)

Illmatic by Nas
Oct 20 2025

Not my thing.

Blackstar by David Bowie
Oct 21 2025

Understandably dark, I'm quite a fan of Bowie's work. For me this is not one of the best, but it was interesting.

In Rainbows by Radiohead
Oct 23 2025

It was ok, I was expecting to like more than I did.

Moon Safari by Air
Oct 24 2025

Interesting, enjoyed some of it.

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Oct 26 2025

Great, know it well.

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Oct 29 2025

Very down beat, it was ok.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Nov 04 2025

I liked some of it, maybe after listening to it several times, I may decide I like the whole album?

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
Nov 06 2025

Weird. Like all the crazy bits of the Beatles on one album.

I Against I by Bad Brains
Nov 07 2025

Another one I quite liked, had echoes of Billy Idol.

Bad by Michael Jackson
Nov 08 2025

Not completely my thing, but nevertheless I enjoyed it. Great rhythm.

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Nov 09 2025

Bit too soft for me, not my thing, but did not offend.

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Nov 11 2025

It was ok, would listen to Arcade Fire again, given the right mood.

Devotional Songs by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Nov 13 2025

Wrong culture, not for me.

Planet Rock: The Album by Afrika Bambaataa
Nov 14 2025

Surprisingly light with an up beat, nevertheless it did not ring my bell.

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Nov 15 2025

Obviously great musicians, some of the music certainly sounded familiar, not my thing, but it was easy listening and not poison to the ears.

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Nov 17 2025

Liked some of the music, interesting and some familiar riffs. Found the overall sound too much by the end of the album.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Nov 18 2025

Liked the familiar songs, but in the end I got bored.

Snivilisation by Orbital
Nov 20 2025

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.

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu
Nov 21 2025

Difficult listen.

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
Nov 22 2025

Some great classics, she has a great voice.

Rapture by Anita Baker
Nov 23 2025

This did not do much for me, although I liked her voice. Was not catchy enough for me.

Raw Power by The Stooges
Nov 29 2025

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.

Permission to Land by The Darkness
Nov 30 2025

Enjoyed this, what a voice and great guitar licks.

2112 by Rush
Dec 02 2025

Enjoyed it, reminded of Led Zeppelin and echoes of Yes in some of the softer vocals.

The Grand Tour by George Jones
Dec 03 2025

Very boring, for me. 😴

Superunknown by Soundgarden
Dec 04 2025

Actually enjoyed this.

Dec 06 2025

Quite interesting, I enjoyed it, probably worth another listen.

Liquid Swords by GZA
Dec 07 2025

Enjoyed some of this in parts, but as a whole I got bored, not my thing.

Different Class by Pulp
Dec 09 2025

Didn't like Pulp at the time, but I do. Classic album.

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Dec 10 2025

More melodic than most, but still not my thing.

The Clash by The Clash
Dec 12 2025

Enjoyed, some great tracks. Great early punk.

The Score by Fugees
Dec 13 2025

A bit more melodic and professional sounding, but still not my thing!

Dec 14 2025

The working mans poet. Enjoyed most of the tracks, but they were all very similar, can't get too excited about the album.

Murmur by R.E.M.
Dec 19 2025

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.

Raw Power by The Stooges
Dec 20 2025

Already rated this, see my previous review.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Dec 21 2025

Quite fond of some of Tom Petty's hits, first time listening to this album, it was good.

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Dec 22 2025

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.

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Dec 24 2025

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 by Tracy Chapman
Dec 25 2025

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.

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Dec 27 2025

Like the fact there is a story line, but this is still not to my taste.

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
Dec 28 2025

Quite enjoyed this album, really liked half the tracks. Such an unusual voice.

A Northern Soul by The Verve
Dec 29 2025

Not bad at all, really enjoyed some tracks, interesting music.

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan
Dec 30 2025

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.

Aja by Steely Dan
Dec 31 2025

Ok second Steely Dan album in a row. Nothing wrong with the music, just doesn't go anywhere, I got bored.

Drunk by Thundercat
Jan 01 2026

What a mixture of musical styles, not my thing.

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
Jan 02 2026

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 by The Specials
Jan 03 2026

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.

American Idiot by Green Day
Jan 04 2026

One of my sons had this album, it contains catchy singles. Great musicality and very fond memories.

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
Jan 05 2026

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.

Smash by The Offspring
Jan 06 2026

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.

Infected by The The
Jan 07 2026

I surprisingly enjoyed this album, I am amazingly unaware of this group's catalogue, but maybe I listened to it at the right moment?

Ingenue by k.d. lang
Jan 08 2026

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.

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel
Jan 09 2026

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.

Rio by Duran Duran
Jan 10 2026

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.

Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs
Jan 11 2026

Do not know this band, quite like their sound. I felt I drifted in parts, proof it did not completely hold my attention.

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Jan 12 2026

Boring, mostly just noise a couple of tracks resembled music e.g. the last track "Being with U', but they were meh.

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
Jan 13 2026

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 White Room by The KLF
Jan 14 2026

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.

Opus Dei by Laibach
Jan 15 2026

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.

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Jan 16 2026

Pleasant sound, but can't say it grabbed me, those pleasure senses just didn't tingle.

Achtung Baby by U2
Jan 17 2026

I generally like U2, I enjoyed this album, but it wasn't great. I think they were experimenting themselves, following the latest craze.

Jan 18 2026

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.

British Steel by Judas Priest
Jan 19 2026

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 by Garbage
Jan 20 2026

Not exactly my thing, but was listenable, for it's type it was quite good.

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Jan 23 2026

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.

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Jan 24 2026

Not completely my thing, but I enjoyed the storytelling.

G. Love And Special Sauce by G. Love & Special Sauce
Jan 25 2026

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!

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Jan 26 2026

Enjoyed this album, particularly liked the last track.

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
Jan 27 2026

Confusing mix of genre, I enjoyed it in parts and not so much in other parts.

Guero by Beck
Jan 28 2026

I found the tone boring, I afraid this didn't do much for me.

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Jan 29 2026

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.

Larks' Tongues In Aspic by King Crimson
Jan 30 2026

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.

Live At The Regal by B.B. King
Jan 31 2026

Actually enjoyed it, not completely my thing, but you have to admire the music and fabulous guitar playing. The precursor to rock.

Pelican West by Haircut 100
Feb 02 2026

A few weak tracks, but the singles are good fun.

Back In Black by AC/DC
Feb 03 2026

Excellent album, particularly like "You shook me all night long".

La Revancha Del Tango by Gotan Project
Feb 04 2026

Not much to this music, maybe suited to the background.

Connected by Stereo MC's
Feb 05 2026

Not my thing, didn't stir me either way, was ok.

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar
Feb 07 2026

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.

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Feb 09 2026

Not really my thing, didn't excite me. I liked the rhythm.

Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Feb 10 2026

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.

The Healer by John Lee Hooker
Feb 11 2026

Nice bit of blues. Impressive list of collaborators.

Caetano Veloso by Caetano Veloso
Feb 12 2026

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.

The Next Day by David Bowie
Feb 13 2026

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.

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Feb 14 2026

Never was originally that fond of Oasis, but they have grown on me over the years. Really enjoyed this album, very tuneful.

Pacific Ocean Blue by Dennis Wilson
Feb 15 2026

It was ok enjoyed some of the tracks, others did not impress.

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock
Feb 16 2026

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.

Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
Feb 17 2026

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.

Feb 18 2026

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.

Feb 19 2026

Not for me. This type of "music" does nothing for me, although this album was more tuneful than most of it's kind.

Feb 20 2026

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.

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith
Feb 21 2026

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.

Arise by Sepultura
Feb 22 2026

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.

Bone Machine by Tom Waits
Feb 23 2026

I like a couple/a few tracks, but the rest was weird or just not good.

The Yes Album by Yes
Feb 24 2026

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.

Rings Around The World by Super Furry Animals
Feb 25 2026

It was ok. It wasn't great, but it didn't offend. I wouldn't listen to it again.

Purple Rain by Prince
Feb 26 2026

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.

Lazer Guided Melodies by Spiritualized
Feb 27 2026

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.

Fear Of Music by Talking Heads
Feb 28 2026

I was expecting better, I must admit. I found it a little boring.

Night Life by Ray Price
Mar 01 2026

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.

Mar 02 2026

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 by Metallica
Mar 03 2026

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.

Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers
Mar 04 2026

It was ok, I enjoyed some of it, but I did get bored by the end.

Nevermind by Nirvana
Mar 05 2026

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.

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Mar 06 2026

Not my sort of sound, but the vocals are good and the music is pleasant.

Mar 07 2026

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 by Throwing Muses
Mar 08 2026

Never heard of this group before, but their overall sound wasn't unpleasant, can't pick out any particular favourite tracks.

Mar 09 2026

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 by Elvis Presley
Mar 10 2026

I don't mind a bit of Elvis, it's different. I found some of the tracks, however, a bit slow and uninspiring.

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
Mar 11 2026

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.

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Mar 12 2026

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 by Foo Fighters
Mar 13 2026

I like a lot of Foo Fighters output, but this album is not as good as some of their later releases.

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
Mar 14 2026

Not my genre, but the music was very pleasant in some places. Yet another coffee shop album. The album did drag after a while.

One World by John Martyn
Mar 16 2026

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.

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk
Mar 17 2026

Not my type of music, but this group with it's pop themes hit the button. Quite enjoyed it. Liked The Model.

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Mar 18 2026

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.

Penance Soiree by The Icarus Line
Mar 19 2026

Not for me, liked a couple of tracks, but I disliked too many.

...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
Mar 20 2026

🤢 Very formulaic. Very slushy 🤮. Not my thing. The title track has catchy hooks. I'll not revisit this in the future.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Mar 21 2026

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.

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Mar 22 2026

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.

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star
Mar 23 2026

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 77 by Talking Heads
Mar 24 2026

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 Sell Out by The Who
Mar 25 2026

I like the Who, but this isn't, for me, their best album. I like the "I can see for miles" track.

Lam Toro by Baaba Maal
Mar 26 2026

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. by Run-D.M.C.
Mar 27 2026

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.

Pornography by The Cure
Mar 29 2026

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.

Jack Takes the Floor by Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Mar 30 2026

Really not for me. Hate all the talking! My word did this album drone on!

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Mar 31 2026

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.

Tragic Songs of Life by The Louvin Brothers
Apr 01 2026

Crikey, a good title for the album, it was tragic!

Apr 02 2026

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.

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
Apr 03 2026

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.

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Apr 04 2026

Sorry this is probably one of my most favourite albums. Excellent!

Tommy by The Who
Apr 05 2026

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.

Apr 06 2026

Nope. I guess I just don't like Hip-Hop generally or shock theatre.

Who's Next by The Who
Apr 07 2026

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.

Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
Apr 08 2026

Never heard of this group, however I enjoyed most of their music.

All Directions by The Temptations
Apr 09 2026

Not what I remember from this group, a bit disappointed.

Graceland by Paul Simon
Apr 11 2026

Some very familiar songs.

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Apr 12 2026

Good old Led Zeppelin always delivers. This is a great debut album, but they, for me, improved with their later albums hitting home.

Eagles by Eagles
Apr 13 2026

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.

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Apr 14 2026

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.

Sail Away by Randy Newman
Apr 15 2026

Found this depressing, not for me.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Apr 17 2026

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.

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Apr 18 2026

I found this album to be incredibly boring, didn't offend, just didn't entertain.

Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds
Apr 20 2026

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 by Fleet Foxes
Apr 21 2026

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 by The Stone Roses
Apr 22 2026

The music was good, but this lacked something. This album did not quite tick all the boxes for me.

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Apr 23 2026

I found myself drifting off as I listened to this album, it failed to catch my attention.

The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones
Apr 24 2026

Certainly not their best work and they all covers, but vocals are unmistakably Stones. Dated, but I enjoyed it.

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Apr 25 2026

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....

Play by Moby
Apr 26 2026

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.

Calenture by The Triffids
Apr 27 2026

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.

Bossanova by Pixies
Apr 28 2026

Quite enjoyed this album, although it did contain a couple of awful tracks.

The Doors by The Doors
Apr 29 2026

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.

Ogden's Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces
Apr 30 2026

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).

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
May 01 2026

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.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
May 02 2026

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.

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas
May 03 2026

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".

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
May 04 2026

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).

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
May 05 2026

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.

Master Of Puppets by Metallica
May 07 2026

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.

Black Metal by Venom
May 08 2026

Hate it. Parts of the music is ok, but the overall sound is horrible.

Queen II by Queen
May 09 2026

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.

Searching For The Young Soul Rebels by Dexys Midnight Runners
May 10 2026

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.

Bright Flight by Silver Jews
May 11 2026

An easy one to review 😀. This was dreadfully boring, simply hated the vocals even though they probably did match the emotional intent.👎🏻

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
May 12 2026

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.

Youth And Young Manhood by Kings of Leon
May 13 2026

I like some of Kings of Leon stuff, this isn't, in my opinion their best work, it was ok.

May 15 2026

I was expecting to like this album, but for some reason it didn't quite tick the boxes.

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
May 16 2026

This was surprisingly ok, in fact I quite enjoyed the faster tracks. 😊

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
May 17 2026

This was incredibly boring.

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
May 18 2026

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.

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
May 19 2026

This is OK(ish), just doesn't do anything for me.

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
May 21 2026

Some right classic tracks, but also a number of just average stuff.

Hot Fuss by The Killers
May 22 2026

Generally I like the Killers, simple catchy rock. This was good, but not great. Really like "Somebody Told Me".

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
May 23 2026

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.

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
May 24 2026

A poorer version of Mamas and Papas, without the "Monday Monday" or "California Dreamin' " type tracks.

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes
May 25 2026

This was ok, thought I'd enjoy more than I did, some references to punk in the vocals, which I liked.

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys
May 26 2026

This was good fun and some of the lyrics made me smile, but this is not a genre I get on with. I find this difficult to rate, I want to give this a 2, but I enjoyed this more than most of its type, but I wouldn't listen to this again.

Back to Mystery City by Hanoi Rocks
May 27 2026

This was not terrible, but it did drag on a bit, wouldn't revisit, it was ok(ish).

May 28 2026

Expected to enjoy this more than I did, as I quite liked the Buzzcocks when I was younger, maybe it was the later stuff I liked? This was interesting, but I would not revisit. I was tempted to give this a 2.

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
May 29 2026

Although not my thing, I have to give a nod to some of the music that was really nice is parts.

Violator by Depeche Mode
May 30 2026

This was ok, I wasn't bowled over, but his was interesting and I enjoyed the synthesised music. I have previously liked some of the group’s singles, but I didn’t recognise any tracks on this album.

Ritual De Lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
May 31 2026

This was interesting, I at first thought I was not going to enjoy this album at all, but certain tracks did catch my attention. I will not be adding this album to any playlist, but it was better than first impressions.

The Band by The Band
Jun 01 2026

This is very American. I thought I might like this as it is from my era, however, I found the music to be very bland and a bit of a dirge. You can tell the music playing is very competent. I suppose the lyrics would be more meaningful if you are American. I remember "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and I quite enjoyed this track, but even this was slower than I remember. A bit disappointed overall.

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
Jun 02 2026

Because of Janis I expected to like this album. However, the vocals were good, but the overall sound was a bit chaotic. I just just did not enjoy the experience.

Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
Jun 03 2026

This is another difficult one to judge, but it did contain a variety of cultural sounds and I must admit the rhythm was catchy in places.

Sulk by The Associates
Jun 04 2026

I like some of this, although I found the vocals a bit of a hard listen. Too much of this I did not enjoy.

A Walk Across The Rooftops by The Blue Nile
Jun 05 2026

Although the tracks were harmless enough, I found the album a tad boring.

Machine Head by Deep Purple
Jun 06 2026

Although not their best album (for me) this is still a good album, with Highway Star and Smoke on the Water being iconic tracks.

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Jun 07 2026

I enjoyed some of this and some bits I didn't. Always was a fan of Blur and their sound and there were some good collaborations on some of the tracks.

Signing Off by UB40
Jun 08 2026

I'm a fan of UB40 and this album contains a couple/a few classic tracks. However, although I like the instrumental tracks indiviually on this album, there were too many for my liking (sounded a bit samey).

Jun 09 2026

I know it is fashionable to dislike Coldplay, but I must admit I don't mind them. This album contains a couple of really good tracks, but most of the album is just average.

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Jun 10 2026

This takes me back, I'm surprised this group is on the list, not a group that readily comes to mind. I love the singles on the album, plus a couple of others, but remaining tracks are just ok at best.

Close To You by Carpenters
Jun 11 2026

This group probably best of brand and you have to give credit to the harmonies, but the music are sloppy trash. 🤢🤮. Need to listen to some AC/DC or Led Zeppelin to snap me out of the nausea!

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Jun 12 2026

Very interesting enjoyed most of the tracks. Very dated, but very pioneering. Although I enjoyed the experience, it's not an album I will probably listen again, at least not often.

Jun 13 2026

Good album, contains some great songs,. As a lot of people says, he won't win prises for his vocals, but the lyrics are spot on.

Kenza by Khaled
Jun 14 2026

Very different and far from my normal listen, but in trying to be subjective, I enjoyed the sound. I wouldn't revisit.

Justified by Justin Timberlake
Jun 15 2026

Very poppy and quite a Michael Jackson sound, this isn't my thing, but probably one of the best in brand.

That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind & Fire
Jun 16 2026

I liked the singles this group produced over the years, but sadly I got a bit bored by the end of the album.

The Rising by Bruce Springsteen
Jun 17 2026

Good rousing music, very American mainstream, but best of brand. Actually enjoyed the upbeat.

Under Construction by Missy Elliott
Jun 18 2026

Simply not my thing, but the music was brighter than others if this type.

Risque by CHIC
Jun 19 2026

Took me back to the disco days, some tracks triggered fond memories of my university days, but a whole album did drag.

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jun 20 2026

An excellent album, contains some superb tracks.

Dirty by Sonic Youth
Jun 22 2026

When I was younger I probably would have liked this band and indeed there were some interesting parts, but overall the sound was just a bit chaotic for my ears.

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Jun 23 2026

I expected to like this album, but sadly it didn't live up to my expectations.

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Jun 25 2026

Too atmospheric for my taste, very boring and annoying.

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Jun 26 2026

Good background music for a science museum, but not for me.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Jun 27 2026

Nothing special, but a good average rock album that I enjoyed that I would not rush to listen to again.

Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
Jun 28 2026

Leonard Cohen's voice certainly did not improve with age, in this album his voice is still young and fresh, a big plus. He certainly could wright some song lyrics. The overall sound is not something I'm completely in love with, although I've heard the album before, as one of my sons has it on vinyl.

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash
Jun 30 2026

not a great fan of this type of music, although the lyrics were entertaining and made me smile. He certainly liked performing in prisons, maybe he liked a captive audience!

Life's Too Good by The Sugarcubes
Jul 02 2026

I've always been a fan on Bjork's voice, although most or her solo work is a bit weird and surreal for me. I did not love this album, but I must admit I quite enjoyed it in places.

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
Jul 03 2026

One or possibly two tracks were interesting, but overall this album is not for me.

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
Jul 04 2026

Wasn't bowled over, there were a few tracks I didn't enjoy at all, but overall the album is ok.

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down by The Dandy Warhols
Jul 06 2026

I kept thinking that I would like a oarticular track then it would fade into something I didn;t like. A but too psychedelic for me.

Diamond Life by Sade
Jul 07 2026

This lady can sing. The first two tracks were the best. Not quite my genre, but good for it's type.

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Jul 08 2026

Not for me, too chaotic and, for me, elements of non musical noise.

Private Dancer by Tina Turner
Jul 09 2026

Packed with recognisable tunes. I'm not a great fan of her sound but she can certainly deliver good rocky tunes.

Paul Simon by Paul Simon
Jul 11 2026

Not a bad album, probably worth a relisten. Liked the first track especially.

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
Jul 14 2026

Music is fine, very dated and a bit boring.

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Jul 15 2026

At last some good music.

Jul 17 2026

I'm a massive fan of Pink Floyd, but this ablum is not one of their best, very weird in places. This ablum is only slightly better than their worst album "The Final Cut". Nevertheless, I like the album as I've owned it so long and so it is very familiar and it's a trip down memory lane. My rating reflects the familiarity of the music, rather than a judgement of the quality of the album. The abum does contain 3 or 4 decent tracks, like Astronomy Domine, Interstellar Overdrive and Bike (🤫).

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Jul 18 2026

I don't mind a lot of Joni Mitchell's material, but for some reason nothing on this album grabbed me, maybe it was plan old familiarity (i.e. I didn't recognise any track).

Treasure by Cocteau Twins
Jul 19 2026

A bit too mellow and ethereal for me, I found it all a bit boring.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
Jul 20 2026

This album was ok, recognise and enjoyed the first track.

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Jul 21 2026

Actually really enjoyed listening to this album. I have added this album to my favourites and have added a few of the tracks to my playlists. I have never listeded to this album before and have only listened to one other of their albums due to this project.

Hot Shots II by The Beta Band
Jul 22 2026

Interesting style of music, it wasn't unpleasant, but nothing particularly grabbed my attension. Won't listen to again.

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye
Jul 23 2026

Very disappointed by this album, from what I've heard from Marvin Gaye in the past I've liked. I found this album a bit boring.

Stankonia by OutKast
Jul 25 2026

Like a couple of OutKast's songs, but I found this album very long and too much for me.

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Jul 26 2026

Not my favourite Led Zeppelin album, but it was one of my earliest purchases, so very familiar.

Rain Dogs by Tom Waits
Jul 27 2026

It was ok, but it's not my sort of thing.

Live At Leeds by The Who
Jul 28 2026

Don't usually like live albums, however this album contained quite a few of classic tracks and they were performing brilliantly.

Wild Gift by X
Jul 29 2026

This is something I would have liked more when I was younger. It was ok, but not great.

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Jul 30 2026

Shockingly I quite enjoyed this album, I was surprised how much of the album was familiar.

Songs From A Room by Leonard Cohen
Jul 31 2026

This was bareable, I enjoyed the odd track.

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
Aug 01 2026

Mixed bag, liked some, did not like others. Overall I wouldn't listen to this album again.

The United States Of America by The United States Of America
Aug 02 2026

Another one of those albums that wasn;t terrible, although it was weird in places.

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Aug 03 2026

Quite enjoyed this album it was something different.

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Aug 05 2026

The first half I enjoyed, but got a bit bored by the second half.

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Aug 06 2026

Very bland.

Aug 08 2026

What a great album, contains one of the greatest singles of all time, admittedly it does contain 2, maybe 3 of slightly weaker tracks, but still a great album.

Moving Pictures by Rush
Aug 09 2026

This was ok, nothing special, wou;dn't revisit.

Headquarters by The Monkees
Aug 10 2026

bit bland, liked one track.

Low by David Bowie
Aug 11 2026

Not Bowie's best, in my opinion, which I know is against the expert view. This album does contain a few good tracks, like Sound and Vision, but it also contains below par tracs.

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