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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Endtroducing..... DJ Shadow	5	3.36	+1.64
Either Or Elliott Smith	5	3.39	+1.61
Blue Joni Mitchell	5	3.49	+1.51
Surfer Rosa Pixies	5	3.5	+1.5
Songs For Swingin' Lovers! Frank Sinatra	5	3.52	+1.48
Jazz Samba Stan Getz	5	3.56	+1.44
Harvest Neil Young	5	3.81	+1.19
London Calling The Clash	5	3.97	+1.03
Walking Wounded Everything But The Girl	4	2.97	+1.03

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Queen Of Denmark John Grant	1	3.13	-2.13
1999 Prince	2	3.6	-1.6
The Marshall Mathers LP Eminem	2	3.48	-1.48
Odessey And Oracle The Zombies	2	3.41	-1.41
Tommy The Who	2	3.33	-1.33
Private Dancer Tina Turner	2	3.3	-1.3
Eagles Eagles	2	3.29	-1.29
Smile Brian Wilson	2	3.05	-1.05

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Make Yourself

Incubus

4/5

Still sounds good, holds up more than I expected.

1999

Prince

2/5

Not my favorite era of his music.

Blackstar

David Bowie

4/5

Dark, haunting and beautiful.

The Band

4/5

Knew some of the songs but there were some nice surprises.

London Calling

The Clash

5/5

My favorite Clash album.

In The Court Of The Crimson King

King Crimson

3/5

I only had heard of King Crimson. There were some interesting and unexpected melodies. Other songs pushed the envelope so much they were hard to listen to.

Private Dancer

Tina Turner

2/5

I think Tina Turner was a remarkable performer but struggled to make it through this album. I didn't love the instruments and her voice started to grate on me. I'm sure this was a landmark album when it came out that hasn't stood the test of time.

Chore of Enchantment

Giant Sand

3/5

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

4/5

I know most of these songs. Not my favorite era of Dylan's but a solid album. Favorite songs: Corrina, Corrina and Don't Think Twice, It's All Right

Beggars Banquet

The Rolling Stones

4/5

I had heard the major hits, but not some of the other tracks. Solid album with slower twangy songs to balance out upbeat songs like Street Fighting Man. Overall, enjoyed the album and got a good laugh over the falsetto on Dear Doctor.

3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...

Arrested Development

4/5

Great time capsule album that still sounds good.

Station To Station

David Bowie

4/5

This album was new to me other than Golden Years. Start to finish I enjoyed listening to it, it's nice hearing new to me Bowie music. Favorite tracks: Golden Years, Stay

In A Silent Way

Miles Davis

3/5

I didn't expect to like this as much as I did. At first listen I was disappointed, but it grew on me after I kept going.

Jazz Samba

Stan Getz

5/5

Delightful start to finish.

War

4/5

Love the guitars and drums on this album. A nice reminder of how good early U2 music was. Favorite songs: Two Hearts Beat As One, Drowning Man, New Year's Day

The Modern Dance

Pere Ubu

2/5

Had a difficult time finishing this one. Not a fan.

My Generation

The Who

4/5

All but two songs were new to me, so there were some nice surprises. The one letdown was the cover of I'm a Man. Favorite songs: Out In The Street, I Don't Mind, It's Not True, The Kids Are Alright

Future Days

Can

3/5

Weird and fun. Not something I'd listen to unless I was in the mood, but sounds great considering how long ago it was recorded.

good kid, m.A.A.d city

Kendrick Lamar

4/5

The comments on this album were all over the place and there was a lot of discussion on lyrics. I won't comment on messages or lyrics since I only listened two times through, but I enjoyed this. I know some of his music, but only his biggest hits. Favorite song: Compton

The Marshall Mathers LP

Eminem

2/5

Struggled with this. I believe that Eminem has talent as a wrapper and is clever. This album goes too far into being offensive and shocking people for me to enjoy.

Fishscale

Ghostface Killah

3/5

Fun to listen to and considering all of the people involved feels like an album with a story. Favorite songs: The Champ, Be Easy, Back Like That

Either Or

Elliott Smith

5/5

This is a favorite album of mine. Favorite songs: Speed Trials, Rose Parade, Angeles, Cupid's Trick

1989

Taylor Swift

4/5

Solid album. Favorite songs: Style, Bad Blood

2112

Rush

4/5

Maybe the first time I've listened to an entire Rush album. For prog rock this was fun to listen to. Favorite songs: 2112 Overture, A Passage to Bangkok

Smash

The Offspring

3/5

I look back at many 90s albums with nostalgia, this isn't one of them. Favorite song: Gotta Get Away

Harvest

Neil Young

5/5

Love this album. Neil Young isn't for everyone, but this album is a gem in my opinion. Favorite songs: Out on the Weekend, Old Man, Alabama

Rocks

Aerosmith

3/5

Better than expected with some nice surprises. Favorite songs: Back In the Saddle, Last Child

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector

Various Artists

4/5

Delightful Christmas album. Favorite songs: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Winter Wonderland, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

Out Of The Blue

Electric Light Orchestra

3/5

Fun, but in small doses. Favorite songs: Big Wheels, Mr. Blue Sky, Turn to Stone

Queens of the Stone Age

Queens Of The Stone Age

3/5

Fan of the band, but hadn't heard this album. There were some good songs, but nothing that hit the mark of the songs I love.

Eagles

2/5

I'm just not an Eagles fan. Favorite songs: Take It Easy

461 Ocean Boulevard

Eric Clapton

3/5

Favorite songs: Motherless Children

Queen Of Denmark

John Grant

1/5

I don't understand why this was included. Also, I understand satire but all of the slurs in JC Hates Faggots is unnecessary.

Endtroducing.....

DJ Shadow

5/5

Love this album and had the CD years ago. Favorite songs: Changeling, What Does Your Soul Look Like, Pt. 4, Transmission 2, Midnight in A Perfect World

That's The Way Of The World

Earth, Wind & Fire

3/5

Fun and funky. Favorite songs: Africano and Shining Star

Parachutes

Coldplay

4/5

Listened to this a long time ago and only remembered a few songs. I really enjoyed it. Favorite songs: Don't Panic, Sparks, Trouble

Face to Face

The Kinks

4/5

Great album. Favorite songs: Holiday in Waikiki, Fancy, Party Line

Dear Science

TV On The Radio

4/5

Enjoyed this when it came out and it was a nice throwback. Favorite songs: Halfway Home, Crying, DLZ

Master Of Puppets

Metallica

4/5

In the mood for metal? This won't disappoint. Favorite songs: Orion, Welcome Home, Master of Puppets

Tommy

The Who

2/5

I appreciate that this is a landmark concept album, but it's not for me. Favorite song: Pinball Wizard

Modern Life Is Rubbish

Blur

3/5

An interesting album to listen to and different than other music I know by Blur. I enjoyed the album but none of the songs stood out in particular.

Walking Wounded

Everything But The Girl

4/5

This is a time machine album that took me back to the late 90s when I first heard it. Favorite songs: Wrong, Flipside, Single

Smile

Brian Wilson

2/5

I understand why this was selected, but I didn't enjoy listening to it.

Boston

3/5

Not a band I've listened to other than hearing More Than a Feeling on the radio. Nice surprise, the guitars and sound of this album are great. The intro to Foreplay/Long Time is really enjoyable. Favorite tracks: Foreplay/Long Time, More Than a Feeling

Led Zeppelin III

Led Zeppelin

4/5

Solid album with the exception of the last song Hats off To (Roy) Harper. Favorite songs: Since I've Been Loving You, Tangerine, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, That's the Way

Damaged

Black Flag

3/5

Not an album I'd listen to start to finish all that often, but still enjoyable. Favorite songs: Rise Above and TV Party

Autobahn

Kraftwerk

3/5

Feels like listening to the future

Movies

Holger Czukay

3/5

Weird as hell. Fun if you're in the mood to listen to it.

Blue

Joni Mitchell

5/5

Wonderful album. Favorite songs: California, This Flight Tonight

Live!

Fela Kuti

3/5

Great for a live album, unique and funky.

Odessey And Oracle

The Zombies

2/5

Didn't like this as much as I hoped. It's less psychadelic and garage rock sounding than I guessed it might be. Love the album cover though. Favorite song: Time of the season

Music From Big Pink

The Band

3/5

I like the sound of The Band, but the vocals grate on me.

Blonde On Blonde

Bob Dylan

4/5

Not a new album for me, but it had been awhile and I love Bob Dylan. Favorite songs: Visions of Johanna, I Want You

A Night At The Opera

Queen

4/5

Great album, a fun listen. Favorite songs: Death On Two Legs, Sweet Lady, Bohemian Rhapsody

Beauty And The Beat

The Go-Go's

4/5

Great album that holds up remarkably well. This is a solid album all the way through with no skips. Favorite songs: Our Lips Are Sealed, We Got the Beat, Automatic

Tracy Chapman

3/5

Another album that's held up well over time. Favorite songs: Fast Car, For You

Only By The Night

Kings of Leon

3/5

I used to love this band, so this was hard to rate. I love the nostalgia but like their earlier albums more. Favorite songs: Closer, Crawl, Revelry

The Scream

Siouxsie And The Banshees

3/5

Love Siouxsie and the Banshees but this isn't my favorite album of theirs. Favorite songs: Switch, Hong Kong Garden

Surfer Rosa

Pixies

5/5

Love this album. Favorite songs: Bone Machine, Gigantic, Where Is My Mind, Tony's Theme

Garbage

4/5

Love this album. Favorite songs: A Stroke of Luck, My Lover's Box, Vow

Jagged Little Pill

Alanis Morissette

4/5

I didn't love this album when it came out because it was one you couldn't get away from on the radio. With time I've grown to enjoy it. It's remarkable how solid the album is considering it was written when she was only 20-21. Favorite songs: All I Really Want, You Oughta Know, You Learn, Wake Up

Life Thru A Lens

Robbie Williams

2/5

I didn't dislike this album, but none of the songs stood out. It was fine.

Very

Pet Shop Boys

3/5

This was a new one for me. Not my favorite era of their music, but still enjoyable to listen to in the background.

Born To Run

Bruce Springsteen

3/5

Not my favorite boss album. Favorite songs: Jungleland

Green River

Creedence Clearwater Revival

3/5

There's No Place Like America Today

Curtis Mayfield

3/5

I like more upbeat Curtis Mayfield, but this was something I've never heard. It's interesting and sad that issues he discussed in 1975 remain the same in 2026.

Savane

Ali Farka Touré

3/5

Nice discovery that I wouldn't have found on my own. Favorite song: Savane

Head Hunters

Herbie Hancock

4/5

Great album, very enjoyable.

Seventeen Seconds

The Cure

4/5

I love The Cure and while this isn't my favorite album, it sounds great considering it was released in 1980. Favorite tracks: A Forest, In Your House, Secret, Play for Today. Album art: Obscure and fits the album's mood. I don't love the dropped C in "CURE", otherwise great. Cure fans, if you love A Forest listen to Frankie Rose's cover

Songs For Swingin' Lovers!

Frank Sinatra

5/5

Great album. Favorite songs: You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me, Old Devil Moon, Pennies From Heaven