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Album	You	Global	Diff
Kala M.I.A.	5	2.91	+2.09
High Violet The National	5	3.24	+1.76
Alien Lanes Guided By Voices	4	2.75	+1.25
When I Was Born For The 7th Time Cornershop	4	2.92	+1.08
The Dreaming Kate Bush	4	2.97	+1.03

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
The Stranger Billy Joel	2	3.86	-1.86
Southern Rock Opera Drive-By Truckers	1	2.81	-1.81
The Man Who Travis	2	3.01	-1.01

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The Stranger

Billy Joel

2/5

Not a fan

Skylarking

XTC

4/5

It feels like a update on the Beatles later sound: wonderfully Beatle-esque pop songwriting

The Dreaming

Kate Bush

4/5

"I want this man to go away now." Same, girl, same

Paris 1919

John Cale

2/5

Too old, white, male

Alien Lanes

Guided By Voices

4/5

I'm fond of indie rock, but none of the songs stuck with me. I did enjoy the 90s nostalgia.

Heroes to Zeros

The Beta Band

3/5

A gateway to the 2000s post-punk revival.

Talvin Singh

3/5

I enjoyed the unique sounds created by mixing Eastern and Western music theory. This album is proof that diversity can be a powerful Muse for originality and ingenuity.

The La's

4/5

I was listening to music as a teen in the 90s, and I had no idea how influential the La's were on many of the bands that formed my musical tastes.

Trout Mask Replica

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

3/5

Nope, not for me, but I did like learning about this pioneer in Expermenatal Rock.

Killing Joke

3/5

You can definitely hear the foundations of industrial rock and heavy metal.

Henry's Dream

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

3/5

Storytelling with interconnected tracks in folk rock. Poetic and unique at times, and I enjoyed Straight to You and Brother, My Cup Is Empty but didn't care for the rest.

Punishing Kiss

Ute Lemper

3/5

Fresh perspective. I enjoyed a few covers more than the originals.

More Songs About Buildings And Food

Talking Heads

3/5

Funky and unique. I didn't know you could dance to the Talking Heads, I enjoyed the beats of this.Album

The Man Who

Travis

2/5

Tracks are an examination of melancholic disillusionment, the feeling is relatable, but the album is otherwise uninteresting.

Warehouse: Songs And Stories

Hüsker Dü

2/5

The band is important because Hüsker Dü played a vital role in the sound of 90s indie and alternative rock. This album isn't the best example of Hüsker Dü's legacy.

Darklands

The Jesus And Mary Chain

3/5

This album is notable for its impact on the noise pop and shoegaze subgenres. After listening I had to play Only Happy When It Rains by Garbage

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

3/5

Excellent storytelling

When I Was Born For The 7th Time

Cornershop

4/5

I loved the Fatboy Slim/Norman Cook remix of Brimful of Asha, and I was delighted to listen to the Cornershop original. I just added a new band to my best-of-the-90s list. I agree that "When I Was Born For The 7th Time" is one of the greatest British albums, and anyone who wants to listen to exceptional indie rock needs to tune in.

The Bones Of What You Believe

CHVRCHES

4/5

Influential in the synth-pop revival, The Bones of What You Believe by CHVRCH☰S, masterfully blends 80s synth-pop with 10' electronic dance beats. I really enjoyed Lauren Mayberry's voice and appreciated the memorable lyrics. I added "We Sink" to my workout playlist.

High Violet

The National

5/5

Kala

M.I.A.

5/5

I read the lyrics instead of just dancing to the beat. MIA has a lot to say about the state of the world for people of color. The message is just as important as the inspired music.

Vanishing Point

Primal Scream

3/5

Excellent background music. Surprised this album isn't a film score.

The Contino Sessions

Death In Vegas

3/5

A good introduction to the neo-psychedelia genre.

Gorillaz

3/5

Interesting mix of musical styles. This album is the first time I heard trip hop and dub. My college radio station played "Clint Eastwood" so many times it became part of my freshman soundtrack, it was nice hearing it again.

Music Has The Right To Children

Boards of Canada

3/5

This album marks a turning point in electronic music and if you love the genre you'll love this.

Southern Rock Opera

Drive-By Truckers

1/5

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Shuggie Otis

3/5

Funk, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues with organs and synthesizers.

Caetano Veloso

3/5

Fun Latin beats! Loved discovering Tropicália.