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Album	You	Global	Diff
Make Yourself Incubus	5	3.08	+1.92
The Downward Spiral Nine Inch Nails	5	3.34	+1.66
Seventeen Seconds The Cure	5	3.38	+1.62
Odelay Beck	5	3.45	+1.55
Buena Vista Social Club Buena Vista Social Club	5	3.67	+1.33
Deja Vu Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young	5	3.7	+1.3
Kid A Radiohead	5	3.71	+1.29
Can't Buy A Thrill Steely Dan	5	3.72	+1.28
Alien Lanes Guided By Voices	4	2.75	+1.25
Night Life Ray Price	4	2.8	+1.2

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Tusk Fleetwood Mac	1	3.47	-2.47
Dusty In Memphis Dusty Springfield	1	3.47	-2.47
Songs Of Leonard Cohen Leonard Cohen	1	3.38	-2.38
Lost In The Dream The War On Drugs	1	3.38	-2.38
British Steel Judas Priest	1	3.29	-2.29
GREY Area Little Simz	1	3.24	-2.24
A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse Faces	1	3.23	-2.23
The Wall Pink Floyd	2	4.13	-2.13
Double Nickels On The Dime Minutemen	1	3.12	-2.12
Rhythm Nation 1814 Janet Jackson	1	3	-2

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Radiohead	2	5

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Fleetwood Mac	1, 5

5-Star Albums (14)

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Buena Vista Social Club

Buena Vista Social Club · 2 likes

5/5

Incredible! This music brings me so much joy. Perfect for listening, reading, cooking. This is a classic album that will stay in my rotation forever. Wonderful!

The Wall

Pink Floyd · 1 likes

2/5

Love Pink Floyd. Do not love this album.

A Seat at the Table

Solange · 1 likes

2/5

Her voice is beautiful however every song sounds basically the same. Booooooooooring.

1-Star Albums (20)

A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse

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Killing Joke

1/5

Not my style. It became extremely repetitive and no one song really stood out to me.

The Number Of The Beast

Iron Maiden

3/5

Honestly enjoyed it more than I thought that I would. Some pretty symphonic melodies. Not sure if it could become a go to band but I was pleasantly surprised.

The Bends

Radiohead

5/5

Amazing! I've been listening to this album for 20+ years and it never gets old. Thom Yorke's voice is incredible and the band is so in tune with each other. Truly a classic album.

Can't Buy A Thrill

Steely Dan

5/5

This was great! I've definitely listened to Steely Dan before but I don't think I've ever sat down and listened to the whole album. Lovely way to start my morning.

Tusk

Fleetwood Mac

1/5

BORING! I was so excited when I saw it was a Fleetwood Mac album but I couldn't even finish it. 20 songs with no flow or structure. This album felt like a cocaine fever dream. Would not give it another listen. Very disappointed.

Buena Vista Social Club

5/5

Incredible! This music brings me so much joy. Perfect for listening, reading, cooking. This is a classic album that will stay in my rotation forever. Wonderful!

Rising Above Bedlam

Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart

3/5

I had never heard of this band/album before so therefore had no idea what to expect... I enjoyed it. A strange, eclectic fusion of reggae, indie, grunge, experimental, rock. I could definitely feel the African influences coming through. I would listen to this again. Very interesting.

Gentlemen

The Afghan Whigs

1/5

So far a little heavier than I prefer these days. Not my style.

Cupid & Psyche 85

Scritti Politti

2/5

First impressions: Higher pitched male lead voice leaning heavily onto the 80's soft pop/rock with experimental "electronic" components. After finishing the album I think it is just-- meh. Not terrible per say but not one particular song stood out to me. Felt like background music.

Highway to Hell

AC/DC

3/5

Fun! Listened on Halloween as well so that was cool. Not my favorite but I can appreciate for what it is. Classic.

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

The Smashing Pumpkins

4/5

Great album. One of Scott's very favorites. It feels a little long winded but otherwise is lovely.

Songs The Lord Taught Us

The Cramps

1/5

Ehhhhh..... Yea..... Not for me.

A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse

Faces

1/5

It was okay. Expecting a little more. Nothing felt particularly memorable. Would not listen to again.

S.F. Sorrow

The Pretty Things

2/5

Mixed review. Some songs were fun. First half of the album was pretty decent. Then it started to meander and was too long. Sort of lost its train.

Hot Fuss

The Killers

3/5

Nostalgic and fun. Probably wouldn't listen to the album all the way through on the regular but it was a fun throw back.

The Wall

Pink Floyd

2/5

Love Pink Floyd. Do not love this album.

Vauxhall And I

Morrissey

4/5

I enjoyed! Would listen to his other albums and more Smiths.

After The Gold Rush

Neil Young

4/5

Great!! Always love some Neil Young! Great album, will need to add it to the rotation.

A Walk Across The Rooftops

The Blue Nile

1/5

Sooooooo slooooooooooow. There is potential there but its so slow that I'm struggling to actively listen.

Wild Is The Wind

Nina Simone

2/5

Wanted to love it but just couldn't get into the talky type singing. She does have a beautiful, powerful voice but I didn't like this style.

Unknown Pleasures

Joy Division

2/5

Just okay. Pretty boring and unmemorable. How do some of these albums make the cut?!

This Year's Model

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

2/5

Fine. It was fine.

Truth And Soul

Fishbone

3/5

Pretty fun! Recognized the second song on this album.

Night Life

Ray Price

4/5

Lovely! Classic. A wonderful album. Would be great for cooking to or a dinner party.

Synchronicity

The Police

2/5

Honestly liked it better than I thought I would. Edgier than some of their later stuff. A bit all over the place.

The Clash

3/5

Fun enough. Not my style.

Apple Venus Volume 1

XTC

2/5

Sloooooooow.

A Love Supreme

John Coltrane

2/5

I think I've learned that John Coltrane is not my favorite jazz artist.

Go Girl Crazy

The Dictators

2/5

good kid, m.A.A.d city

Kendrick Lamar

2/5

I know people love Kendrick Lamar and there were some songs on here that I did like but I don't think this one is for me.

Paul's Boutique

Beastie Boys

2/5

Gah-- I'm just not hip enough anymore. I didn't find much enjoyment from this album except that it was "fun". Ehhhhhhh......

Alien Lanes

Guided By Voices

4/5

Awesome! Wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did! Reminds me of a little grungier Neutral Milk Hotel. Will definitely check out more from them!

Unhalfbricking

Fairport Convention

3/5

Liked! First half was a little slow but the second half was very nice!

Whatever

Aimee Mann

1/5

Did not finish. Aimee obviously has a nice voice and the album is fiiiiiiiine... but not for me. I was about 5 songs in and I realized nothing had stuck out to me at all. Sometimes you just have to give a skip.

Rumours

Fleetwood Mac

5/5

Iconic! This album is always a winner. One of those super special musical moments captured for us to enjoy.

Ellington at Newport

Duke Ellington

3/5

Was good for about an hour. Could do without the commentary between songs though I'm sure some love that. At times it was a little screachy. Ehhh.

Channel Orange

Frank Ocean

2/5

I'm too much of a millennial to truly appreciate this album. Haha! My favorite song had Andre 3000 on it so I know that it's true. I can appreciate it for what it is but leans a little heavy on the Gen Z for me.

New Wave

The Auteurs

4/5

Enjoyed! Not exactly the most memorable album that I've ever listened to but I found it enjoyable. Would give it another listen for sure.

GREY Area

Little Simz

1/5

DNF. After about the 50th time I heard the n-word in two songs I knew I was done.

Kid A

Radiohead

5/5

Amazing! Hasn’t ever been my favorite Radiohead album but still musical genius.

Head Hunters

Herbie Hancock

3/5

Good background music! I would have a hard time sitting down to actively listen to this album but it was nice in the background.

System Of A Down

2/5

Intense! I appreciate it for the power and energy they bring to this album but at this stage in my life I don't feel like this music suits me.

Double Nickels On The Dime

Minutemen

1/5

Nope.

Songs In The Key Of Life

Stevie Wonder

4/5

Wonderful! Was exactly the album I needed after being up with a sick kid all night. Love ya, Stevie!

Come Away With Me

Norah Jones

3/5

Norah has such a lovely voice. While some of the album ran into each other I still found it pleasant. I had never heard track 9: I've got to see you again and I really loved it. I probably wouldn't put this in my regular rotation but I appreciate it.

Deja Vu

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

5/5

Exceptional! Love this super group. They really bring out something so special musically in this album. This one stays in rotation.

My Aim Is True

Elvis Costello

4/5

Great!

Tidal

Fiona Apple

3/5

Love a bunch of these songs but some are a bit repetitive.

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector

Various Artists

3/5

Christmas, Christmas!

Green River

Creedence Clearwater Revival

4/5

Great!

Achtung Baby

2/5

Fine.

Queens of the Stone Age

Queens Of The Stone Age

3/5

Good, not great. I really like QotSA but this album was pretty repetitive. There were some good ones but overall it all blended into each other. I think that they just didn't quite have their groove going yet.

Rhythm Nation 1814

Janet Jackson

1/5

DNF. I can't handle this overly produced pop music on a first day back of work after the holidays. Felt so out of place and out of touch.

Hot Shots II

The Beta Band

3/5

Wanted to love this album because I like The Beta Band but it was wayyyyyy too mellow for me.

Lady Soul

Aretha Franklin

5/5

Awesome! Loved it all!

Blonde On Blonde

Bob Dylan

3/5

Fine. Dylan gets so repetitive. At least his voice wasn't destroyed by cigs at this point.

Aftermath

The Rolling Stones

3/5

Good. Only one song really stood out to me. Classic Rolling Stones early stuff. I like it better than their later albums because it holds true to their blues-rock background.

Rocks

Aerosmith

2/5

I've never been a huge Aerosmith fan but I will say for this being only 35 minutes it was pretty decent! Still not my style but I wouldn't be mad to hear it again. Steven Tyler's vocals do rock.

Happy Trails

Quicksilver Messenger Service

2/5

Decent enough background music. Gave me The Doors vibes at times. Wasn't bad but certainly wasn't memorable.

Hotel California

Eagles

3/5

Honestly enjoyed more than I thought. My Dad loved the Eagles and classic rock in general and I was constantly quizzed on it as a kid, hah! Since then I've always sort of avoided the Eagles but I was pleasantly surprised by this album. Will I add it to my regular listening rotation? No. Do I appreciate it a bit more now? Yes.

British Steel

Judas Priest

1/5

Just can't handle 80's metal these days. I appreciate that it was ground breaking for it's time but it does not serve me at all.

A Seat at the Table

Solange

2/5

Her voice is beautiful however every song sounds basically the same. Booooooooooring.

Blur

3/5

Pretty good. Not as polished as I would like coming from Blur but it was pretty good.

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

4/5

Excellent! I don't love all Bob Dylan but this is classic. Track 3, Masters of War feels all too relevant in 2026.

Songs Of Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen

1/5

Dullllllllllllllll. While he may be an amazing song writer he is not an amazing singer. He managed the exact same tone for each song, impressive honestly.

Bayou Country

Creedence Clearwater Revival

4/5

So fun! Loved it. Very quintessential Americana.

Goo

Sonic Youth

2/5

Decent enough background music while working. A little too sloppy and "artistic" for my taste to listen to in regular rotation. As so many of these albums they tend to all sound the same after awhile. Ehhh.

Something Else By The Kinks

The Kinks

3/5

Fun! Reminded me of some late 60's Beatles.

Shadowland

k.d. lang

4/5

So good! How have I never heard this album? I was really impressed and will be adding this to my rotation.

Talking Book

Stevie Wonder

2/5

I normally love some Stevie but this was too "soft" for me. They all pretty much sounded alike. Not for me.

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs

Derek & The Dominos

4/5

Loved it! Nice Clapton. Very fun.

Wild Gift

1/5

Just don't like punk anymore. My 30's killed any punk I might have liked at some point which was never a lot. Ha! Love the album cover though.

Slayed?

Slade

1/5

They wanted to be AC/DC and somehow were worse. Boo.

The Chronic

Dr. Dre

2/5

Classic. Not my style anymore but it is a classic.

Get Behind Me Satan

The White Stripes

2/5

I love the White Stripes but this album did not do it for me.

Five Leaves Left

Nick Drake

3/5

Some vintage chill music! I really like Nick Drake. Some of it is a bit monotonous but I really like his vibe. Shame he passed on so soon, would have liked to see how he evolved.

Now I Got Worry

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

1/5

Boo.

The Idiot

Iggy Pop

3/5

Decent background music. I appreciate his style but I was left wanting with this album.

Blue Lines

Massive Attack

4/5

Liked!! Super chill and very interesting. I'll be checking out more Massive Attack.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Elton John

5/5

Incredible as always! This album is a gem.

Odelay

Beck

5/5

Awesome! Sometimes Beck strikes me as pretentious which turns me off listening to his music. This album is gold though.

Caetano Veloso

4/5

Interesting! I enjoyed this. It was great background music for work and I feel like it would be great for a cocktail party. Very fun.

Made In Japan

Deep Purple

2/5

I just cannot get into live albums. I would always rather listen to the studio version unless I get to be in the live audience.

Ingenue

k.d. lang

2/5

Lovely voice. Terribly boring album. Shadowlands was better in my opinion.

Rage Against The Machine

5/5

Classic. Incredible album. So relevant in today's wild times.

Raising Hell

Run-D.M.C.

4/5

Very fun! It was a good way to start a not so great Monday.

Eli And The Thirteenth Confession

Laura Nyro

1/5

She sounds like she wants to be Carol King but is so off key it's painful. I found this to be an unpleasant listen.

Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea

PJ Harvey

2/5

Pretty decent. A bit unmemorable.

S&M

Metallica

3/5

Better than I expected.

Led Zeppelin IV

Led Zeppelin

4/5

Classic.

Surfer Rosa

Pixies

3/5

Loved the bangers but forgot how heavy this album is. Still great but maybe too heavy for everyday listening for me.

Da Capo

Love

2/5

Honestly unmemorable. I didn't write notes yesterday about this album and now nothing sticks out. Not a great sign but also not so terrible that I remember that either. Meh.

Make Yourself

Incubus

5/5

Excellent. A gem of an album.

Abraxas

Santana

4/5

So groovy. So chill. Santana rocks.

You've Come a Long Way Baby

Fatboy Slim

3/5

Very fun, very 90s.

The Yes Album

Yes

4/5

So good! Granted that this isn't my true music style but this is album is so nostalgic of my childhood and of my classic rock loving Father. Very fun.

Kimono My House

Sparks

2/5

Weird. Odd. Kind of okay for the first couple songs then complete chaotic noise.

Beach Samba

Astrud Gilberto

4/5

Lovely, easy listening. Astrud has a great voice. This album is mellow and would be great for hanging outside or for cooking dinner.

Urban Hymns

The Verve

4/5

Loved it! Understated grungey vibes in the best way possible.

Dusty In Memphis

Dusty Springfield

1/5

BORING.

Melodrama

Lorde

2/5

Fine.

Since I Left You

The Avalanches

2/5

Would be fun in the right environment, sitting at work was not that place.

Supa Dupa Fly

Missy Elliott

3/5

Supa Dupa Chill! I enjoyed this a lot.

Fever Ray

3/5

Very interesting! I wasn't sure what I was going to think about this one but it exceeded expectations.

Lust For Life

Iggy Pop

4/5

Good! I really enjoyed this one.

Sheer Heart Attack

Queen

4/5

Great!

Soul Mining

The The

3/5

Interesting. Hip. Got a bit repetitive but overall I thought it was a fun listen in the background while I worked.

Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle

Bill Callahan

3/5

Honestly really enjoyed this. Sleeper surprise.

Lost In The Dream

The War On Drugs

1/5

Boring.

Africa Brasil

Jorge Ben Jor

4/5

Loved it! Really fun and interesting to listen to.

Is This It

The Strokes

3/5

Good album but got a bit repetitive over time. Still classic 2000's indie rock.

Welcome to the Afterfuture

Mike Ladd

1/5

Awful!

The Contino Sessions

Death In Vegas

3/5

Better than expected. I liked the Aladdin song.

Drunk

Thundercat

2/5

It was fine but super repetitive and I was never drawn into the album.

Doggystyle

Snoop Dogg

2/5

Silly. Snoop is fun. This was fine.

Harvest

Neil Young

5/5

One of my all times faves. Top 20 for sure.

Armed Forces

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

3/5

I really like some of the songs, some of them just get repetitive. I like Elvis Costello but I don't love Elvis Costello.

Dr. Octagonecologyst

Dr. Octagon

1/5

Boo. DNF.

Seventeen Seconds

The Cure

5/5

So good! Very chill.

Blood On The Tracks

Bob Dylan

4/5

Classic Dylan.

I Am a Bird Now

Antony and the Johnsons

2/5

What in the heck did I just listen to? Looking at the album cover I immediately deduced avante garde but holy moly. Parts of it were.... interesting... but overall just didn't hit it for me.

Psychocandy

The Jesus And Mary Chain

2/5

Meh.

The Downward Spiral

Nine Inch Nails

5/5

Amazing! Lovelovelove NIN.