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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Bossanova Pixies	5	3.37	+1.63
If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears The Mamas & The Papas	5	3.43	+1.57
Odelay Beck	5	3.45	+1.55
Surfer Rosa Pixies	5	3.49	+1.51
1999 Prince	5	3.59	+1.41
Caetano Veloso Caetano Veloso	4	2.85	+1.15
Destroyer KISS	4	2.85	+1.15

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Grace Jeff Buckley	2	3.74	-1.74
The Score Fugees	2	3.69	-1.69
Highway to Hell AC/DC	2	3.64	-1.64
To Pimp A Butterfly Kendrick Lamar	2	3.63	-1.63
Exile On Main Street The Rolling Stones	2	3.6	-1.6
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Kanye West	2	3.4	-1.4
Endtroducing..... DJ Shadow	2	3.35	-1.35
Figure 8 Elliott Smith	2	3.33	-1.33
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector Various Artists	2	3.3	-1.3
Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde The Pharcyde	2	3.13	-1.13

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Artist	Albums	Average
Pixies	2	5

5-Star Albums (7)

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Highway to Hell

AC/DC · 1 likes

2/5

I think I’m a bit biased because so many fuckwit bogans love these guys. It’s fine for what it is but it’s only something I can handle in small doses.

Eagles

Eagles · 1 likes

4/5

Their hits are definitely classics but the bulk of the tracks are just ok

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears

The Mamas & The Papas · 1 likes

5/5

Yeah, these guys were amazing. The hits are superb and the album overall is a cracker.

The Libertines

The Libertines · 1 likes

2/5

It got better the further in I went but I just couldn’t stand the vocals

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Rio

Duran Duran

3/5

Blackstar

David Bowie

3/5

Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music

Ray Charles

3/5

Ray’s cheeky smile shines through on every song

This Year's Model

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

3/5

I'm not sure I could listen to a whole album of Elvis Costello. I like his music but somehow his voice seems to be one that annoys after prolonged listening.

The Joshua Tree

3/5

It’s fine. Nicely crafted if perhaps a little too refined. An inflection point from the raw energy of earlier stuff and the next phase where they disappeared up their own arseholes.

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Animal Collective

2/5

Not my cup of tea. Too much going on & it feels like tuning in to 3 radio stations simultaneously

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx

Raekwon

3/5

A good solid 90s rap album.

The Velvet Underground & Nico

The Velvet Underground

4/5

This one really speaks of a time and a place. I really feel like I’m doing heroin with a bunch of sexual deviants in the toilets of a 1960s New York nightclub.

1999

Prince

5/5

This guy was gifted.

Van Halen

3/5

Little bit samey but holds up as a solid rock album

Caetano Veloso

4/5

Ok, not my usual fare but I really liked this as background music

One World

John Martyn

2/5

It reminded me of early Police if Sting had chronic bronchitis

Hybrid Theory

Linkin Park

3/5

I enjoyed this more than I expected.

Physical Graffiti

Led Zeppelin

3/5

Pretty good if a little samey. Some of the songs dragged on a bit.

Nevermind

Nirvana

5/5

Ok, this album represents a special moment in time for me so I'm going to be biased. It's one that will always get my blood pumping and my air guitar strumming

California

American Music Club

3/5

A couple of songs reminded me a little of You Am I. Would probably rate it 3.5 stars if I could. Not bad but not really special either

Garbage

4/5

Supervixen has hints of Bob Mould. This is a good thing.

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector

Various Artists

2/5

I love the creepy Phil Spector speech on the last track. The rest, not so much.

Endtroducing.....

DJ Shadow

2/5

Bit all over the place. Some songs are like Portishead. A band I always thought were overrated. And now I’ve gone off to listen to some Portishead and quite like it. Probably a 2.5 stars for me

Exile On Main Street

The Rolling Stones

2/5

Pretty dull really. A couple of ok songs but nothing stands out. I think I’d rather just listen to an actual blues album.

Unknown Pleasures

Joy Division

4/5

The first band on this list I’ve actually seen live. A couple of standouts and the others are fine.

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill

3/5

Not my cup of tea but some nice easy listening tracks with a beautiful voice

In A Silent Way

Miles Davis

3/5

Didn’t like the dissonance of the first part but enjoyed the rest.

Kind Of Blue

Miles Davis

4/5

Oh yeah, that’s the good stuff.

A Rush Of Blood To The Head

Coldplay

3/5

This was fine. I actually like a couple of the songs but the vocals don’t really grab me. Feels like a paint by numbers done with skill.

Synchronicity

The Police

4/5

Immigrés

Youssou N'Dour

4/5

Nice upbeat music. Perfect for getting you jazzed up for the day as you wearily brush your teeth.

The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators

The 13th Floor Elevators

3/5

Ok, it’s pretty cool, especially given it’s from the mid-60s, but it’s a bit samey after a while.

Nilsson Schmilsson

Harry Nilsson

4/5

Oooh, I like this. A couple of classics in there that I didn't know who sang them.

One Nation Under A Groove

Funkadelic

3/5

Yeah this was fun to listen to while I planned my file server migration to SharePoint. One track was like funky Pink Floyd.

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Kanye West

2/5

It started off ok. Not great and not terrible. A little disjointed as songs felt like they kind of got distracted or lost focus. It’s like the album is off its meds.

Destroyer

KISS

4/5

Ok, this one was just a fun, silly romp. How on earth did people think these guys were luring kids to Satanism?

The Dreaming

Kate Bush

3/5

Probably a 2.5 for me. None of the songs stood out. Disappointing as the few Kate Bush hits I know are great.

The Next Day

David Bowie

3/5

Oooh more Bowie. Ok, let’s see how this goes…. Hmmm, it’s fine but nothing stands out as a hit.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

3/5

Not bad but not outstanding either. I quite like some of Tom Petty’s hits but there weren’t any for me on this album

Amnesiac

Radiohead

4/5

Ok, Radiohead were a band that I thought were overrated back in the day. Now I think I've grown to appreciate them a bit more. They certainly have a fairly unique sound. This was a good album to be listening too while I was working on SharePoint library permissions. Kind of a jazz feel. Nothing particularly stood out but it was a good experience overall.

This Is Hardcore

Pulp

4/5

Never really heard anything other than their big hits. I really enjoyed this one. Hints of Lou Reed, Arctic Monkeys, and some nice solid tunes. Will explore more of their stuff.

Imperial Bedroom

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

3/5

Ok, more Elvis Costello. This is fine. Not amazing but not annoying. I really like some of his hits but the rest is fairly uninspiring but unthreatening.

The Wall

Pink Floyd

5/5

This blew my mind as a kid and still does. The first concept album I ever listened to Saw the movie in an old style theatre as a teen and got high as a kite from the cloud of weed-smoke that appeared as soon as the lights dimmed.

Hot Fuss

The Killers

4/5

Solid album with a few tracks that are in my regular rotation.

The xx

3/5

These guys are new to me. Sounds like my thing from reading about their influences. Let’s go! Ah I’ve heard the intro before and quite like it but the rest of the album is a bit underwhelming

Highway to Hell

AC/DC

2/5

I think I’m a bit biased because so many fuckwit bogans love these guys. It’s fine for what it is but it’s only something I can handle in small doses.

The Healer

John Lee Hooker

4/5

Oh yeah, this music has real soul.

Bryter Layter

Nick Drake

3/5

It’s fine. Another example of something neither annoying nor interesting.

The Score

Fugees

2/5

Nebraska

Bruce Springsteen

4/5

Never really liked Bruce Springsteen growing up. Like a lot of folks, I totally didn't get what Born in the USA was actually about. Over time I've grown to appreciate his music more.

Eagles

4/5

Their hits are definitely classics but the bulk of the tracks are just ok

Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys

4/5

Some real great tracks on this one. Pretty amazing considering its age.

Odelay

Beck

5/5

Ok, this one sounds as fresh as it did when it was released. I remember it being so different to everything else I was listening to at the time.

Surfer Rosa

Pixies

5/5

Trying to work out how to give this 6 stars. This was a foundational album for me in shaping my musical tests. I discovered Doolittle first but this one really cemented the Pixies as one of my favourites. The guitar is sublime.

Talk Talk Talk

The Psychedelic Furs

2/5

Rethinking my scoring. 2 stars means it’s ok but I don’t feel compelled to listen to it ever again. Bit muddy overall. First few tracks are ok but it tails off for me after that

Figure 8

Elliott Smith

2/5

Dull as dishwater. Kept thinking about Ben Folds, Deathcab for Cutie, and Modest Mouse and how much better they sound.

Trans Europe Express

Kraftwerk

3/5

I like the simple clean sound of Kraftwerk. Not an everyday listen but I find it quite soothing and relaxing

Brothers

The Black Keys

3/5

I enjoyed this one and have a couple tracks turn up in my liked playlist.

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears

The Mamas & The Papas

5/5

Yeah, these guys were amazing. The hits are superb and the album overall is a cracker.

Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde

The Pharcyde

2/5

Not my thing but it’s fine as an occasional song popping into a playlist. Let down a bit by the childish and immature lyrics.

BEYONCÉ

Beyoncé

2/5

Talented lady. Not my cup of tea. The duets are fucking awful.

Jazz Samba

Stan Getz

3/5

Great for background music or when you just want to relax. Feels a bit like being in an elevator but still good

That's The Way Of The World

Earth, Wind & Fire

3/5

This would have been epic in the nightclubs in its day

Talking Book

Stevie Wonder

3/5

Tragic Songs of Life

The Louvin Brothers

2/5

All I can see in my overactive imagination is a Mexican cartel cutting up bodies and burying them in the desert when I listen to this. I blame Breaking Bad.

Faith

George Michael

3/5

Pretty solid stuff. An artist I appreciate more now than at the time.

Get Behind Me Satan

The White Stripes

4/5

I’m a fan of the white stripes. Just wish I’d seen them when they played Harvesters in Palmerston North before hitting it big

Appetite For Destruction

Guns N' Roses

3/5

Enjoyed this one more than I expected.

Document

R.E.M.

3/5

The hits are great but the rest of the album feels kind of soulless. The vibe I get is a very technically proficient cover band working on a cruise ship.

Jack Takes the Floor

Ramblin' Jack Elliott

2/5

A single song was fine but it began to grate

The Libertines

2/5

It got better the further in I went but I just couldn’t stand the vocals

The Contino Sessions

Death In Vegas

3/5

Never heard of these guys. Quite enjoyable but nothing really stands out.

I Should Coco

Supergrass

4/5

These guys always made me smile. I loved the cheeky way they seemed to be having an absolute blast. The hits are great and the other tracks are solid.

To Pimp A Butterfly

Kendrick Lamar

2/5

Not for me.

Bossanova

Pixies

5/5

A poppier sound than Doolittle and Surfer Rosa but still stands the test of time.

Dig Your Own Hole

The Chemical Brothers

4/5

Probably a 3.5 stars for me. The hits are good and the other tracks are fine.

Shalimar

Rahul Dev Burman

3/5

Some tracks are fun but as an album it’s just not for me

Channel Orange

Frank Ocean

3/5

Pornography

The Cure

4/5

Nostalgia, sweet nostalgia. I enjoyed the Cure’s hits but never really explored their music so this was all fresh ground for me. Stands up pretty well.

Selling England By The Pound

Genesis

3/5

Very interesting contrast to later Genesis. Hints of Slade and Pink Floyd. Kind of cool.

Younger Than Yesterday

The Byrds

2/5

Just a bit dull. Feels a bit tired and washed out.

Hysteria

Def Leppard

3/5

Wasn’t a fan at the time but it is pretty slick and has held up ok.

Here's Little Richard

Little Richard

4/5

I was going to give this 3 stars but I caught myself bopping along to it while I was driving to work so I’m adding a star.

The Idiot

Iggy Pop

4/5

A lot cooler than what I was listening to back in 1977. I had no idea that China Girl was co-written by Iggy and Bowie. No real big hits but a solid listen.

Tracy Chapman

4/5

Not my usual fare but I did enjoy this. Can't deny she has a great voice and the tunes are solid. Wouldn't likely want to listen to a whole album but certainly happy to add the songs into my mix.

Grace

Jeff Buckley

2/5

Just didn’t grab me.

The Village Green Preservation Society

The Kinks

4/5

A fairly recent find for me. I really rate The Kinks.

Blonde On Blonde

Bob Dylan

3/5

Some cracking tracks but I’m still buttsore about his crappy concert I went to decades ago. Also his voice is fine for a song or two but grates after a whole album

Chelsea Girl

Nico

2/5

Like a bad karaoke singer but not quite bad enough to be funny

The Nightfly

Donald Fagen

2/5

Ah, I thought it sounded familiar but didn’t realise Don was part of Steely Dan until I read his bio. Not terrible for its time but not going to be added to my regular rotation

James Brown Live At The Apollo

James Brown

3/5

Oooh some quite slow numbers on here that I wasn’t expecting.

The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter

The Incredible String Band

3/5

Ok, a whole album is a bit much but with the right chemicals I’m sure this is a lot of fun

Wild Is The Wind

Nina Simone

4/5

You could be listening to a lot worse back in the late 60s