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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
D White Denim	5	3.22	+1.78
Goo Sonic Youth	5	3.24	+1.76
Urban Hymns The Verve	5	3.36	+1.64
Music for the Masses Depeche Mode	5	3.37	+1.63
Zombie Fela Kuti	5	3.46	+1.54
Fear Of Music Talking Heads	5	3.47	+1.53
The Velvet Underground The Velvet Underground	5	3.53	+1.47
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots The Flaming Lips	5	3.57	+1.43
Bubble And Scrape Sebadoh	4	2.65	+1.35
The Queen Is Dead The Smiths	5	3.67	+1.33

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Led Zeppelin IV Led Zeppelin	2	4.35	-2.35
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector Various Artists	1	3.3	-2.3
Physical Graffiti Led Zeppelin	2	3.91	-1.91
Cosmo's Factory Creedence Clearwater Revival	2	3.91	-1.91
Californication Red Hot Chili Peppers	2	3.7	-1.7
New Boots And Panties Ian Dury	1	2.69	-1.69
Blackstar David Bowie	2	3.48	-1.48
Tres Hombres ZZ Top	2	3.42	-1.42
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Kanye West	2	3.4	-1.4
Aftermath The Rolling Stones	2	3.37	-1.37

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Group Sex

Circle Jerks · 1 likes

4/5

I wasn’t sure what to expect going into group sex, but I enjoyed it. I’d definitely come back to it if I needed a burst of energy.

Are You Experienced

Jimi Hendrix · 1 likes

5/5

Every song on here is great! My one critique would be that I wish it felt slightly more like an album rather than a collection of songs, but those songs were still good enough to put this at five.

New Boots And Panties

Ian Dury · 1 likes

1/5

Gave up on the last few tracks. Just don’t like his voice at all and the instruments aren’t saving this.

4-Star Albums (23)

1-Star Albums (3)

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector

All Ratings

Duck Stab/Buster & Glen

The Residents

1/5

Went to see how many tracks were left and was devastated to see I was only half way through. This is the first album I’ve been generated… Liked the last track though

Green

R.E.M.

3/5

I liked it but wouldn’t go out of my way to listen to it again

C'est Chic

CHIC

4/5

Was really nice to come home from work and chill to this

Physical Graffiti

Led Zeppelin

2/5

Felt like the songs were missing something, not for me

The Number Of The Beast

Iron Maiden

4/5

Took a couple tracks to get into it but it was fun, although there is admittedly a lack of variety, and I enjoyed it

OK Computer

Radiohead

3/5

Radiohead has always been one of those bands I pretended to love because of friends who really loved them. However I am now coming out: I never cared for Radiohead. There’s nothing technically wrong with their music but I never connected with it. I like Electioneering, but apparently that’s the odd one out on this album so… It’s alright but I’ve never listened to this for myself, and I will continue not to do so.

White Denim

5/5

I’d never heard of them at all, but I’m inclined to give this 5 stars. There was not a single second I was bored or not enjoying it. I really like the way this sounds. I definitely want to explore more of their discography.

Young Americans

David Bowie

4/5

Not that familiar with David Bowie beyond his most popular; I didn’t know he could chill like that. Vibes, relaxing.

Zombie

Fela Kuti

5/5

From the album cover alone I knew this was going to be something good and then I started reading about it. I might not have rated the music as highly without the context (I still really liked it, it would have been at least a 4 anyway), but I do think who an artist is can make the music more interesting. Anyway this is my review so I get to give it 5 stars

Beautiful Freak

Eels

4/5

For the first minute, I thought it was going to be a quite dull album for people who want to pretend they’re super indie and niche, but then it picked up. This is good, and I will definitely like it more after a few more listens. That said, I did find Mental a bit poorly written. A bit cringe. Sorry to anyone who relates to that one but it was way too surface level to work for me.

There's A Riot Goin' On

Sly & The Family Stone

2/5

I don’t have the music vocabulary to describe this properly, but it felt like a lot of the instruments blended together in a way that made it feel flat. That’s something I really don’t like in music for whatever reason.

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

Faces

3/5

I enjoyed it but it wouldn’t go in my regular rotation. I’d maybe like to hear it again from time to time.

Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys

4/5

First half was okay, second half was incredible

Deja Vu

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

4/5

All the songs on here were great, but I don’t feel passionate enough about it to give it a 5. That said, I will be coming back to this in the summer, which feels more appropriate for it than a soggy December, and that might bump it up to five for me.

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots

The Flaming Lips

5/5

I was hoping this would be good because of that album cover, and it was. And it sometimes sounded like robots!

Group Sex

Circle Jerks

4/5

I wasn’t sure what to expect going into group sex, but I enjoyed it. I’d definitely come back to it if I needed a burst of energy.

Ace of Spades

Motörhead

3/5

I loved the instruments but the vocals weren’t really my style. It did feel slightly repetitive in my opinion.

Led Zeppelin IV

Led Zeppelin

2/5

I liked this more than Physical Graffiti but I really don’t think they’re a band for me.

Are You Experienced

Jimi Hendrix

5/5

Every song on here is great! My one critique would be that I wish it felt slightly more like an album rather than a collection of songs, but those songs were still good enough to put this at five.

Bright Flight

Silver Jews

3/5

I had a few ideas about what this could sound like based on the cover, and the moment the vocals started I realised I was completely wrong. There were some good songs on here, but the album as a whole wasn’t super interesting and it didn’t inspire me to want to explore the rest of the band’s discography.

Butterfly

Mariah Carey

3/5

Even when you manage to dodge her for most of December, the universe invents new, twisted ways for her to get you. It was good at first but it gets quite samey. The tracks would probably sound better listened to one at a time, but together they blend together a bit. I might listen to a track or two again at some point, but probably not the album as a whole.

School's Out

Alice Cooper

2/5

It felt like I was forgetting the songs as I was hearing them.

You've Come a Long Way Baby

Fatboy Slim

3/5

I was enjoying it at first but it started to get a bit boring. I’m sure this is great if played at the right event though. Although Praise You has been ruined for me. I immediately thought I had gotten an advert before realising it was the actual song.

Raising Hell

Run-D.M.C.

4/5

The first few tracks on this were brilliant. There’s a lot of energy on this album which I enjoy. I will say the second half was a bit weaker though.

The Grand Tour

George Jones

3/5

I’d probably enjoy the songs more separately than in an album. It does get a bit samey although I liked the sound. Also alcoholism is bad but that lawnmower story is insane.

Woodface

Crowded House

4/5

Nothing mind blowing but I liked the sound of it. The face on the cover makes me feel paternal for whatever reason.

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector

Various Artists

1/5

I’ve been enjoying Christmas music a lot more than usual this year, so I was excited for this. I then became very disappointed. I decided not to ruin my Christmas and didn’t finish this. I put on my own playlist and the sounds of Joy Division’s Atmosphere brought me back to my good mood. Maybe showing my age/ lack of knowledge here but I checked the reviews to see if this was worth finishing and you’re telling me this guy killed someone… Yeah there’s nothing great about this.

Bossanova

Pixies

4/5

I was in between a 4 and 5 but I think I’ll settle on a 4 because I’m not confidently at a 5. I really liked the sound of this. I’ve always meant to listen to more of their songs but never got around to it until now.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

4/5

I liked the music. Hate the album cover though. Stop staring at me like that. Put that smirk away.

You Want It Darker

Leonard Cohen

2/5

I preferred reading it over listening to it.

Unknown Pleasures

Joy Division

4/5

I think this album is great but it’s never been one of my top albums. Shadowplay is a fantastic song and there are a lot of great moments in here, but I’ve never quite connected with it enough for a 5.

Led Zeppelin II

Led Zeppelin

3/5

STOP GIVING ME LED ZEPPLIN ALBUMS IVE ONLY JUST GOTTEN OVER 30 ALBUMS IN AND THIS IS MY THIRD AND I DONT LIKE THEM I don’t know if the rng hates me or is trying to get all the Zepplins out of the way so I don’t have to worry about them later. I just looked it up and there’s 5 of them. I understand they’re a classic band but they all sound the same to me. Maybe I’m ignorant on rock history but is there really enough going on here to warrant 5 of their albums? I know a decent amount of people really like them, but there are bands on this list I love that should have had less albums included. Wait this is kinda good why didn’t they just include this one. I’m not going back to this one I think but it was better.

Talking Heads 77

Talking Heads

4/5

I like the sound but I think from what I know of their discography I prefer the later stuff. Great debut though

A Girl Called Dusty

Dusty Springfield

2/5

Great voice, otherwise I was uninterested

Odelay

Beck

3/5

Second half was definitely stronger. Some songs I quite liked here but others I found boring.

The Infotainment Scan

The Fall

3/5

The first half was really good instrumentals with a guy mumbling on top. Last song was awful. I did enjoy the second half, especially It’s A Curse and Paranoia Man In Cheap Shit Room, more. I think the vocals need to be clearer over the music, as they don’t really work for me when everything is on the same level. I’ve never listened to The Fall before and on the second half I can really see how Datblygu were influenced by them. (Am aware this album came out towards the end of Datblygu’s run, assume older Fall songs use this emphasised speaking style too) I know a lot of bands I like were influenced by them and I can appreciate them for that, but I think the ways other bands built on their ideas are more interesting to me than the original. Based on this album anyway.

Pornography

The Cure

4/5

What you’d expect from The Cure, who are great. Although I’m not going to give this one 5 stars at is slightly too samey for my liking and they’ve done other things that have I have enjoyed more. Still loved it.

Let It Bleed

The Rolling Stones

3/5

As someone who has had potentially embarrassingly little exposure to their music, Gimme Shelter was incredible and made me wonder what I had missed. And then the rest of the album was completely different.

Gorillaz

3/5

I like the singles on here but a lot of this just isn’t my taste. I prefer their next two albums.

There's No Place Like America Today

Curtis Mayfield

4/5

So far I haven’t been disappointed by a good album cover and title. Not quite a 5 for me but there’s good stuff in here.

Sweetheart Of The Rodeo

The Byrds

4/5

This challenge has made me realise I do like the sound of country music, which isn’t very popular where I’m from. Some of the albums on here I have found sound nice but get repetitive fast. This one held my attention a lot better. On research I realise a lot of this is covers, but I’m not sure if that should affect my rating. Speaking of covers, I think this album has a great one and I like the title too.

Hot Rats

Frank Zappa

4/5

Fun sounds

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

The Smashing Pumpkins

4/5

There’s a lot of good songs on here. There’s also a lot of songs.

KIWANUKA

Michael Kiwanuka

3/5

Maybe a bit slow for my personal taste, which is a shame because this has gotten good reviews. Everyone else has seemed to get something out of this album which I didn’t. Might be one I have to listen to more often to get. I definitely like Final Days more than when I was first shown that song.

Entertainment

Gang Of Four

4/5

Gang of Four Stars

The Velvet Underground

5/5

Actually never listened to full album by them. Realised they’re really good. On this one I can hear how they influenced the later work of my favourite band, Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, and it makes sense that John Cale (I know he’s not on this one) would call their debut his favourite album.

Californication

Red Hot Chili Peppers

2/5

Few alright songs, didn’t like most of it

Aftermath

The Rolling Stones

2/5

Considering how famous they are, they are really, really boring.

Fear Of Music

Talking Heads

5/5

Just pleasant to listen to. The last few tracks were slightly weaker and I did get whiplash in between Heaven and Animals, but I think this might be the best Talking Heads album I’ve heard so far. I had only listened to Speaking In Tongues outside this challenge and it’s a shame I missed out on this one for so long.

Hunky Dory

David Bowie

4/5

Took me a few tracks to properly get into it but once I did I liked it. However there was one track that had background noises that sounded too much like my front door and I thought someone was breaking in.

Court And Spark

Joni Mitchell

3/5

Not really my thing stylistically, a bit forgettable but not terrible.

Kind Of Blue

Miles Davis

5/5

Motivated me to write an email I was putting off and get ready for the day ahead even though it was dark and miserable outside. I know it would feel so good to listen to this whilst working on something for yourself like art whilst the weather outside is rubbish.

Pearl

Janis Joplin

4/5

In my head I imagined she was a more country-esque artist. It wasn’t mind blowing, but I liked this album.

Tres Hombres

ZZ Top

2/5

Didn’t do much for me, which is a shame because I liked reading all the memories people have of it.

Rum Sodomy & The Lash

The Pogues

3/5

I liked it when I was listening to it but then the rest of the day I found it really hard to remember what I had listened to. I had been in between a 3 and 4 for this and that made my decision.

New Boots And Panties

Ian Dury

1/5

Gave up on the last few tracks. Just don’t like his voice at all and the instruments aren’t saving this.

Goo

Sonic Youth

5/5

Part of me thinks that this shouldn’t be that good but I really enjoyed it and that’s what matters

Urban Hymns

The Verve

5/5

Very cohesive album which doesn’t feel as long as it actually is to me. I couldn’t stand Bittersweet Symphony and The Drugs Don’t Work when I was younger because they were very overplayed in my house, but I’m getting over it.

B-52's

The B-52's

2/5

I thought I would like this but it really wasn’t for me. In fairness I have never liked Rock Lobster. When I was around six we had to do a dance in a school play to this and I absolutely hated the song. My feelings have not changed and I have since associated the song with that.

Bubble And Scrape

Sebadoh

4/5

At first I liked the sound but every song was the same. Then they realised they have to switch things up and the album was great.

The Queen Is Dead

The Smiths

5/5

When I was at a fair once, there was a stand selling band pins. I took a Bauhaus and Depeche Mode pin and the bloke running it started asking me about other bands I listened to. He insisted this was the greatest album of all time and I NEEDED to hear it. Brought this up at a party a few days later and someone put on the record. A few people were annoyed at the dreary music but I thought it was quite good. I prefer Meat Is Murder but Cemetery Gates and There’s A Light That Never Goes Out easily bring this to five stars.

Blackstar

David Bowie

2/5

I would have given this a 1 if the last two tracks hadn’t have been so good. Really don’t like the sound on the rest of it. I’m not sure if this would have been so well liked if it hadn’t been the last one.

Cosmo's Factory

Creedence Clearwater Revival

2/5

Not really my thing but I did like Who’ll Stop The Rain. Wouldn’t think people are mad for liking this; just not my taste.

Morrison Hotel

The Doors

3/5

It was okay.

Cheap Thrills

Big Brother & The Holding Company

3/5

Glad to see Janis again, and I had no clue she’d been in a band. Didn’t like this as much as Pearl, but it’s on the higher side of 3. I really liked the cover art until I noticed the racist caricature which is blatantly not how the artist draws other people. It was cool to have all the songs represented on the cover like this; shame they made that decision which taints it a bit.

All That You Can't Leave Behind

4/5

At first I thought I wouldn’t like it because it just sounded like generic radio pop. Then I liked it, even if it sounded like generic radio pop.

Music for the Masses

Depeche Mode

5/5

Finally got an album by one of my favourite bands. Easy five stars. The run of the first four songs is incredible and Nothing is one of my favourite songs by them. That said, the fact their best album (Songs Of Faith and Devotion) isn’t included on this list does make me think the author chose their albums more for the singles than the albums as a whole. This one does get slightly weak in the middle for a bit. Still love it.

Siembra

Willie Colón & Rubén Blades

3/5

Not super familiar with the genre beyond it being a stable at a local kebab van (very culturally confusing place) but as an introduction this was nice. I like how the vocals swim over the instruments, which are very good too. The first track was too long for what it did in my opinion and I was worried the rest of the album would follow that structure but it didn’t.

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Kanye West

2/5

The 21st Century Schizoid Man sample in Power isn’t that good; you just like the original song