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Album	You	Global	Diff
Back At The Chicken Shack Jimmy Smith	5	3.38	+1.62
Here's Little Richard Little Richard	5	3.55	+1.45
Black Holes and Revelations Muse	5	3.59	+1.41
Talking Book Stevie Wonder	5	3.72	+1.28
Vol. 4 Black Sabbath	5	3.75	+1.25
Highway 61 Revisited Bob Dylan	5	3.75	+1.25
LP1 FKA twigs	4	2.81	+1.19
Cosmo's Factory Creedence Clearwater Revival	5	3.9	+1.1
Tapestry Carole King	5	3.91	+1.09
For Your Pleasure Roxy Music	4	2.98	+1.02

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
good kid, m.A.A.d city Kendrick Lamar	1	3.64	-2.64
The Chronic Dr. Dre	1	3.31	-2.31
Heartbreaker Ryan Adams	1	3.02	-2.02
American IV: The Man Comes Around Johnny Cash	2	3.87	-1.87
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) Wu-Tang Clan	2	3.61	-1.61
Definitely Maybe Oasis	2	3.54	-1.54
Surfer Rosa Pixies	2	3.49	-1.49
The Suburbs Arcade Fire	2	3.49	-1.49
Cheap Thrills Big Brother & The Holding Company	2	3.42	-1.42
Bat Out Of Hell Meat Loaf	2	3.42	-1.42

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Bat Out Of Hell

Meat Loaf · 1 likes

2/5

There is no amount of sauce that will make it taste better.

1-Star Albums (4)

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Lady Soul

Aretha Franklin

4/5

Good to Me as I am to you is an epic song on this album full of hits from the queen of soul

Cheap Thrills

Big Brother & The Holding Company

2/5

An assault on my ears.

Eliminator

ZZ Top

2/5

First song on the album is a banger. Then I got bored and tuned out.

good kid, m.A.A.d city

Kendrick Lamar

1/5

Not a huge fan of rap, can't say I am now. I found myself groaning and turning it down constantly just wanting it to be over. Kendrick can go fuck the world with his Eiffel tower dick.

Tapestry

Carole King

5/5

This was so beautiful to listen to. It's like eating your favourite snacks and hanging out with close friends. Warm, Inviting and when the time comes for you to leave, you can't wait to see them again.

Pornography

The Cure

3/5

It's not the kind of music I would usually listen to, but I could see how if I was in a depresso mood, I could put it on and brood. Extra star because I could hear the Bowie influence in the songs which helped me experience the album in a more meaningful way.

My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts

Brian Eno

3/5

I appreciated how experimental this album was for the time.

Guitar Town

Steve Earle

2/5

I laughed at the corny lines, and every song sounded the same.

Surfer Rosa

Pixies

2/5

The final song, Brick Is Red, was my favourite song on the album, up until 1:13- I had thought it was an instrumental piece without the screeching. I appreciate the historical significance of this band and the contrast of grunge music with the name Pixies delights me. Not an album I ever want my ears to endure again.

James Brown Live At The Apollo

James Brown

3/5

Can't deny the music is fab...but the man was an arse.

Winter In America

Gil Scott-Heron

3/5

A historical snapshot which continues to tell the story of America today. Some fabulous jazz and blues to enjoy, sometimes the voice felt jarring against the music.

Sunshine Superman

Donovan

4/5

A beautiful trip through the birth of flower power by an incredibly talented young person. The lyrics relating to British mythology combined with the Indian & Middle Eastern influence were delightful.

Illmatic

Nas

4/5

I don't feel cool enough to listen to this Album, but I really enjoyed it. Hip hop 90s nostalgia.

A Wizard, A True Star

Todd Rundgren

3/5

It's different, it's interesting, it's experimental. I felt as though I'd been slapped in the face by his creativity.

Green

R.E.M.

3/5

I know that R.E.M are an incredible band, I know they play an important piece of the puzzle in the alternative rock scene. I was around when many of their hit songs were released, I just never lost my shit about them, and haven't now either.

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector

Various Artists

3/5

I bopped along to the tunes. I don't want to give 4 stars to a convicted murderer, so it's getting 3. I like to play Christmas tunes when it's December, I just think I prefer mine without the homicide.

Parklife

Blur

4/5

I enjoyed listening to this album. I knew a couple of songs already but had never really listened Blur. A fun, British rock album with cheeky, relatable lyrics and some surprising references.

Talking Book

Stevie Wonder

5/5

So many fabulous tunes on here from a musical prodigy. Loved it!

Beauty And The Beat

The Go-Go's

4/5

Oh, this is a lot of fun! And I love me a girl band from the 80's.

Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys

4/5

The lyrics in some of the songs are so much sadder than I ever knew. God Only Knows always makes me cry. Harmonies are rich and the music is lush.

The Man Who

Travis

4/5

This was nostalgic for me, I owned this album as a 15 year old. I sang along to the melancholy tunes.

Music From The Penguin Cafe

Penguin Cafe Orchestra

3/5

Penguins are pretty cute. I imagined these Penguins went on a journey to outer space.

If You're Feeling Sinister

Belle & Sebastian

3/5

Nothing offensive, nothing really that interesting. Pleasant enough.

The Chronic

Dr. Dre

1/5

I usually enjoy the sound of a woman screaming in pleasure, but imagining Dre fucking anyone made me vom. My ears are still bleeding.

Pink Moon

Nick Drake

3/5

A gentle listen musically, however it is terribly sad and melancholy.

No Other

Gene Clark

3/5

Rubber Soul

Beatles

5/5

I always enjoy listening to the Beatles and I feel like I hear something new every time I listen.

Vol. 4

Black Sabbath

5/5

Absolutely loved this! Not sure it needed the testing out FX track, but as someone who has never listened to a Black Sabbath album, I now understand why they were massive.

Entertainment

Gang Of Four

2/5

My 7yr daughter listened to 'I found that essence rare' with me and she said, I don't like the voice, it sounds like "whining, whining, winge, winge, Bikini" I tend to agree. I tried to find some enjoyment in the bass lines, but the guitar and vocals ruined it for me.

Elvis Is Back

Elvis Presley

2/5

Meh, I'm not sure what Elvis was back from.

It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back

Public Enemy

3/5

Yeah BOOOOOIIIIII

Boston

4/5

More than a feeling is classic,. Fun 70's rock, I enjoyed it.

Lazer Guided Melodies

Spiritualized

2/5

Background music & entirely forgettable.

My Aim Is True

Elvis Costello

2/5

Went for too long.

Oracular Spectacular

MGMT

3/5

I didn't love it, I didn't hate it. I don't want to listen to it again though. I remember when electric eel came out, and a few of the other songs made me feel nostalgic.

The Visitors

ABBA

3/5

It's a solid three from me, I wouldn't buy this album, but I didn't mind listening to it. A nice memory for me with the song I mentioned, but other than that, nothing spectacular.

Life's Too Good

The Sugarcubes

3/5

It was fun to listen to Björk, not knowing to begin with that I was listening to Björk! I'm giving it 3 because I enjoy her solo album better.

Hunky Dory

David Bowie

5/5

I love Bowie, his image, his creativity, his vulnerability, and his music. A story teller who embodied his art completely.

Skylarking

XTC

2/5

I know I listened to this album but I actually cannot remember anything to write about it. So I guess that makes it entirely forgettable.

Bat Out Of Hell

Meat Loaf

2/5

There is no amount of sauce that will make it taste better.

You Want It Darker

Leonard Cohen

4/5

Beautifully macabre.

Beyond Skin

Nitin Sawhney

3/5

Some interesting fusion ideas. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. I won't listen to it again.

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

Faces

3/5

Pleasant enough, nothing really stands out. I did enjoy hearing Rod as it was a surprise to me that he was singing some of the lead vocals.

Junkyard

The Birthday Party

1/5

Yuck

The Yes Album

Yes

3/5

Oar

Alexander 'Skip' Spence

2/5

Didn't make sense.

Boy In Da Corner

Dizzee Rascal

2/5

Paranoid

Black Sabbath

4/5

Again, I really enjoyed listening to Black Sabbath, but I think I liked Vol 4 more. I can't tell exactly why, I probably need to listen to them one after the other. Or perhaps it's just how I was feeling at the time.

Trio

Dolly Parton

2/5

The album was a never ending song that I wanted to end. Not even Dolly could save this for me.

Solid Air

John Martyn

3/5

I don't have much to say about this, didn't love it, didn't hate it. Middle of the road for me.

London Calling

The Clash

4/5

Thoroughly enjoyed this album. Whilst I'm not necessarily a punk fan, the influence on the Clash is heard, but not grating. I found myself in a happy state after listening to this.

Here's Little Richard

Little Richard

5/5

I had so much fun bopping along to this album in the car!

Henry's Dream

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

4/5

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

Arctic Monkeys

3/5

It was ok, I actually like a lot of their songs but the album wasn't a standout for me.

A Short Album About Love

The Divine Comedy

2/5

This guy has a thang for horses, and he should see someone about it.

Teenager Of The Year

Frank Black

3/5

Some interesting songs, some I did not enjoy at all.

The Bends

Radiohead

5/5

A most beautiful double shot depresso.

Tommy

The Who

4/5

Watched the movie, it was absolutely ridiculous, I'd swim in that champagne/chocolate/bean mix with Ann-Margret any day.

Disintegration

The Cure

3/5

Purple Rain

Prince

4/5

Buena Vista Social Club

4/5

Hunting High And Low

a-ha

3/5

1st song is a classic, the rest is forgettable, nothing offensive, nothing that interesting.

Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables

Dead Kennedys

2/5

I'm sure this appeals to someone...I'm so sick of listening to masculine voices at this point. Particularly in the punk genre.

New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)

Simple Minds

2/5

Boring

Metallica

3/5

Germs

2/5

Not for me

Master Of Puppets

Metallica

3/5

Not a huge Metallica fan, but they have my respect.

Cloud Nine

The Temptations

3/5

Fun to listen to, none of the classics I've enjoyed in the past from this motown group.

Brutal Youth

Elvis Costello

2/5

Kinder Murder is the best track on this album. Otherwise I wasn't really sure about it.

Back At The Chicken Shack

Jimmy Smith

5/5

Loved this instrumental Jazz party.

Highway 61 Revisited

Bob Dylan

5/5

First listen to a Dylan album all the way through, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

A Love Supreme

John Coltrane

4/5

Inoffensive Jazz

Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

Wu-Tang Clan

2/5

It's not my thing.

LP1

FKA twigs

4/5

This was interesting, and it was the perfect soundtrack for a tram ride and walk through Melbourne on a gloomy rainy day.

Heartbreaker

Ryan Adams

1/5

Nope

Blue Lines

Massive Attack

3/5

Just not that into it.

Darklands

The Jesus And Mary Chain

3/5

The perfect Portlandia soundtrack.

Black Holes and Revelations

Muse

5/5

Love this, and would listen to it on repeat.

Graceland

Paul Simon

3/5

One classic song that I knew, which was joyful to hear. A pleasant listen.

Brothers In Arms

Dire Straits

4/5

Some tunes on this one! A lotta fun to listen to.

Hearts And Bones

Paul Simon

3/5

Not a fan, it could have been a great folk album, but it's another mediocre 80's album.

Definitely Maybe

Oasis

2/5

A wall of sound coming at me with no relief.

Teenage Head

Flamin' Groovies

3/5

Similar to many other bands of the time.

Chirping Crickets

Buddy Holly & The Crickets

3/5

I thought I would like this more than I did.

Hybrid Theory

Linkin Park

4/5

I don't want to own this album, but I appreciate what they were and the story behind the lyrics is devastating.

Heroes to Zeros

The Beta Band

3/5

I think this was was an okay listen, but it was boring and repetitive. The best song on the album was out-side. I think it had a dog barking in it and a telephone. A few other crazy stuff I did like the way they mix all sorts of weird shit together every song sounded like I'd already heard it before. It's a three from me.

You've Come a Long Way Baby

Fatboy Slim

4/5

The nostalgia trip was enjoyable, and I remember this feeling so new and different at the time it was released.

For Your Pleasure

Roxy Music

4/5

Loved!

Golden Hour

Kacey Musgraves

3/5

Pleasant country music.

Doggystyle

Snoop Dogg

2/5

Oh I had to laugh at Shiznits. If I listen to this album as a comedy album then it is hilarious! Taking it seriously...I have no words. I'm just shaking my head. It's a shame because I really like Snoop Dogg's voice. I just think it's so different and unusual, particularly in the rap scene, but this is just gross.

The Suburbs

Arcade Fire

2/5

Having to listen to another album full of walls of sound with no relief made my ears hurt again.

American IV: The Man Comes Around

Johnny Cash

2/5

Not a fan of Johnny Cash, and having to listen to him kill some covers cause me more pain than hurt.

John Prine

2/5

Not my kind of country, just more wingeing and whining than I could handle.

American Pie

Don McLean

3/5

Don lures you in with what you think is going to be a foll rock album, particularly with the first songs on either side. American pie is classic, but everything else was samey and faded into the background for me.

Let It Bleed

The Rolling Stones

3/5

Band On The Run

Paul McCartney and Wings

4/5

Dad used to listen to Wings in the car so this holds nostalgia for me, and I sang along to Band on the Run, Jat, Mrs. Vandebilt and Let me Roll it.

Red Headed Stranger

Willie Nelson

3/5

I'm really not that into country, even Willie Nelson.

Scissor Sisters

3/5

Rhythm Nation 1814

Janet Jackson

3/5

All the songs sounded the same and went for too long, though I did enjoy the black cat sound effect.

The Genius Of Ray Charles

Ray Charles

3/5

Classics that I enjoyed listening to, but I don't think I need to own this album.

Autobahn

Kraftwerk

3/5

That was a ride on the Autobahn I wasn't prepared for.

Jazz Samba

Stan Getz

4/5

Music for the dining room.

Reggatta De Blanc

The Police

3/5

Not that great

Get Rich Or Die Tryin'

50 Cent

2/5

Not as bad as some of the other rap I've had to listen to, not great though either.

Cosmo's Factory

Creedence Clearwater Revival

5/5

Packed full of Chooons!

Cypress Hill

2/5

It's a no from me

Songs From The Big Chair

Tears For Fears

4/5

Classic 80's album. I didn't know this was who wrote the two hits on this album which I feel are iconic. I feel like the other songs went on for too long, but that could just be my attention span at the time of listening. I wouldn't mind owning it.

Raising Hell

Run-D.M.C.

3/5

Couple of iconic songs on this one, but otherwise a bit too samey.

Thriller

Michael Jackson

5/5

So many hits I have concussion.

Private Dancer

Tina Turner

3/5

This wasn't my thing. I've never listened to a Tina Turner album, I know her hits, and yes there's one on here but as a whole, it just didn't do it for me. I found the title track lacking.

Elvis Presley

3/5