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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
5 3.19 +1.81
Virgin Suicides
Air
5 3.23 +1.77
Beautiful Freak
Eels
5 3.27 +1.73
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
5 3.32 +1.68
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
5 3.32 +1.68
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
5 3.5 +1.5
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
5 3.52 +1.48
Casanova
The Divine Comedy
4 2.65 +1.35
Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
5 3.67 +1.33
Cut
The Slits
4 2.71 +1.29

You Love Less Than Most

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Destroy Rock & Roll
Mylo
1 2.88 -1.88
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
2 3.6 -1.6
Stankonia
OutKast
2 3.54 -1.54
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
2 3.53 -1.53
At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
2 3.37 -1.37
1989
Taylor Swift
2 3.26 -1.26
Closer
Joy Division
2 3.23 -1.23
The Blueprint
JAY Z
2 3.18 -1.18
Drunk
Thundercat
2 3.12 -1.12
Scum
Napalm Death
1 2.08 -1.08

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Radiohead 3 4.67
Johnny Cash 2 5
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 2 5
Beatles 2 5

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At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash

Good god, I love Johnny Cash. And this album was him at his Cashiest. The involvement of the audience and the way it was recorded made you feel you were a part of it, and Cash seemed like he was at his most genuine with his quips and breaks in the music. Plenty of great songs on here, made greater by the environment in which they were sung and heard. Cash once again proves that his version of country is metal as fuck.

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem

Nice background music. Fave was definitely the title song, Sound of Silver.

Dry by PJ Harvey

Great feminist alt / indie rock, and I was floored that this was a debut album! The artist already has so much mastery over her craft, and is so decisive about her sound. Highlights were Oh My Lover, Sheela-Na-Gig, and Plants and Rags

Smash by The Offspring

Enemies to lovers but it's me and The Offspring. God, I used to hate this band and the music they released, but I listened to the whole thing and let the recommended Offspring tracks that came after roll. Might be part nostalgia, or that I've gotten a taste for punk after my years as a prudish school girl, but this is totally my jam now.

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Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Dec 31 2025

Always loved this album, this time was no different.

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Jan 01 2026

Love the Eastwood song, but beyond that it's not my genre. Definitely interesting, but not the kind of music I gravitate towards. Glad I experienced it, though!

Synchronicity by The Police
Jan 03 2026

Some absolute HITS, and some... that did not hit. Sting's dynamic voice is always a win for me, though. Maybe it's an acquired taste, but if so, I've certainly acquired it.

The Blueprint by JAY Z
Jan 04 2026

Listened to most of it, but it's just not me genre, unfortunately.

Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues
Jan 10 2026

This was a great listen, even with the language barrier. I was pleasantly surprised and found more than a few jams that were catchy and enjoyable. Which was particularly impressive, since I do not consider myself a fan of blues, usually, but I liked their spin on it.

White Light / White Heat by The Velvet Underground
Jan 11 2026

There were parts I loved and parts that hurt my ears. All in all, it was an experience, which I think is what the group was going for.

Bummed by Happy Mondays
Jan 12 2026

Fun, but good GOD it didn't need to be that long.

Jan 13 2026

Certainly an experience, this one. The last song had me FLOORED though, and made me bump it from a 3 to a 4.

In Rainbows by Radiohead
Jan 14 2026

Capital L Love this album. There's not a single "skip" song on it for me.

The Bends by Radiohead
Jan 15 2026

Wow, okay. This was fantastic. Just listened to In Rainbows and thought that was my favorite from Radiohead, but this made me think again. Highlights were Fake Plastic Trees, (Nice Dream), Street Spirit (Fade Out), Sulk, Bulletproof... I wish I was. And the rest were all great listens as well. Another solid 5 from Radiohead for me!

New Wave by The Auteurs
Jan 16 2026

This album felt like it really should've been from the 70s, which hey, that's a win for me. Did most of the songs sound the same? Yes. But did I LIKE the way the way they all sounded? Also yes. It was a more mediocre band that was reminiscent of The Beatles, and I'm not complaining. 3.5 stars.

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
Jan 17 2026

The first song is SO iconic, and the rest were lovely. When you love the organ as much as I do, having it be the star in every track is the opposite of a problem.

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Jan 18 2026

Poetic lyrics, beautiful voice, some important themes and messages in there, but it was hard to get into the rhythm of it. Love Joni Mitchell, but this was a more difficult album to get into for me.

OK by Talvin Singh
Jan 19 2026

Interesting, for sure. I enjoyed the worldly tracks and inspiration here, and appreciate the work that went into producing the album, but some songs were difficult to get through foe me. I like the last few tracks the most, I think.

Jan 20 2026

Fantastic. Cash's voice is so magnetic and emotional. The choices for covers and the collaborations on this album were ambitious, and it lived up to the hype.

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Jan 21 2026

Took me a few songs to get into this style, but I enjoyed it in the end! Beautiful, poetic lyrics and chill melodies. 3.75 stars.

Broken English by Marianne Faithfull
Jan 22 2026

Not really my thing. Like a bluesy, discount Joan Jett with a voice that grates on me a bit.

Spiderland by Slint
Jan 25 2026

Not the biggest fan of the slam poetry vocals. Some of the instrumentals were up my alley, but others sounded like when I was learning guitar for the first time and trying out less than stellar chord progressions.

Drunk by Thundercat
Jan 26 2026

This was not for me. I've seen Thundercat live and remembered it being funky and surprising, but this reminded me of elevator musak. The lyrics also really had nothing to say, and instead of being goofy and entertaining when they were meant to be funny, they either fell flat or put a bad taste in my mouth. Some of the baselines were interesting, but not enough to carry the album. 1.8 stars.

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Jan 27 2026

Nice background music. Fave was definitely the title song, Sound of Silver.

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
Jan 28 2026

Some of it was entertaining, some was a bit too ~experimental~. Sounded like an amateur noodling in the studio for a half hour. The saxophone sounding like someone attempting to murder a goose did give me a good chuckle, though. 2.5 stars

Autobahn by Kraftwerk
Jan 29 2026

I can definitely see how this influenced many later electronic artists. It was fun, chill, a bit repetitive (fun fun fun on the Autobahn), but overall it was pleasant and groundbreaking for coming out in the 70s.

Beautiful Freak by Eels
Jan 30 2026

Never heard this album or band before, but it was lovely <3 vocals and instrumentals were great and I loved the experimental elements. 4.75

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Jan 31 2026

A quintessential blues album that I very much see the value in, but I am not the biggest blues fan myself, unfortunately. Still though, wonderful voice and some good melodies.

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
Feb 02 2026

Quintessential 80s synth pop album, and its good fun to listen to. Several of the hits have been stuck in my head intermittently throughout the day, and... honestly, I'm not mad about it.

War by U2
Feb 03 2026

Solid album from U2, which was a staple in my house growing up. Therefore, nostalgia may have created a bit of a bias, but I loved it!

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Feb 04 2026
Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
Feb 05 2026

Chill coffee shop vibes. I enjoyed it and had a nice, mellow morning.

Out of Step by Minor Threat
Feb 06 2026

The instrumentals were totally up my alley, but I could NOT get with this vocalist. 2.25 stars.

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Feb 07 2026

Iconic for a reason, but still not a fan of the random bits of audio feedback that grate on the ears. Besides that, solid album! 3.75 stars.

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Feb 08 2026

Definitely YEARS ahead of its time. It's innovative, outlandish, satirical, fun, unsettling, trippy, catchy... Like another person in the comments said, I wouldn't listen to it every day, but there's no doubt this album is important to music as a whole.

Run-D.M.C. by Run-D.M.C.
Feb 09 2026

Solid early hip-hop album. Definitely some prevalent themes explored, too. And I loved the back-and-forth vocals on a few of the tracks. Wake Up was a stand out song for me. And while this normally isn't my preferred genre, I enjoyed it! 3.5 stars.

Feb 10 2026

Decent background music with some interesting compositions. Standout song for me was Radio Cure. 2.75 stars for the whole album, though.

The La's by The La's
Feb 11 2026

A very 3 star album for me. Didn't dislike anything, but didnt love anything specific.

Feb 12 2026

Just a great listen. Multiple songs added to my writing/study playlist. 4.5 stars.

The Renaissance by Q-Tip
Feb 13 2026

Not my usual cup of tea, but it was enjoyable. The highlight song was definitely Move. Solid 3 stars.

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Feb 14 2026

This had me folding my laundry so hard.

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth
Feb 16 2026

Solid alternative rock album, surprised I'd never listened to Sonic Youth before!

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Feb 17 2026

Another commenter got it right on the money with "Blackstar but for depressed cowboys." And I am SO into it. Boy howdy, call me a depressed cowboy the way this album hit. Also gives me mix of Johnny Cash and Nick Cave vibes, which are both just gorgeous in terms of dynamic and iconic vocals. Will be listening again for sure.

Will The Circle Be Unbroken by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Feb 18 2026

A bit of yeehaw was needed today. Brought back fond memories of when I was in Nashville, and just makes me want to go back. This is the type of country I adore, and with so many legends on the project, it's just brilliant. I also enjoyed the chit chat, it felt intimate, like being in the studio with all these folks. Only reason it's not a 5 is because it was just a tad too long, but the 2 hours actually went by faster than I thought they would. It didn't really grow tiresome :)

Feb 19 2026

I love any band from the '60s that starts with "the." The animals, the monkees, the Beatles, the band, the kinks, all of 'em are great, and this one's no exception.

Cut by The Slits
Feb 20 2026

Punk and reggae was not a mix I was expecting, especially from the 70s, but I didn't hate it. In fact, there were many things I really liked about it! The bass line on almost all the tracks was great (but especially on the cover of Heard it Through the Grapevine, which was a banger) and the overall rhythm of every song was interesting and catchy. The vocals were hit or miss for me, but they fit well with the genre. 3.5 stars!

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Feb 21 2026

Cool, groovy, smooth and chill for a Friday morning. 3+3 is a solid 3.

Woodface by Crowded House
Feb 22 2026

Reminded me of Cage the Elephant, which is always a plus. Standouts were Weather with You, It's Only Natural, and Four Seasons in One Day (which got added to my playlist).

Blunderbuss by Jack White
Feb 23 2026

Good stuff, Love Interruption was a highlight.

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
Feb 24 2026

I adore Simon & Garfunkel's music, and I adore this album. I'd happily listen to it again and again, and I have multiple songs (Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Boxer, Baby Driver) on my playlist already. Easy 5.

Snivilisation by Orbital
Feb 25 2026

This is the type of music you play to keep your robots enriched when you leave the house. That's to say, a sort of mix between Spore the video game background music and Ross' music in Friends.

Destroyer by KISS
Feb 26 2026

It surprises me that I haven't listened to more KISS -- hard rock and glam rock are a lot of fun and can make important statements in my opinion. So, I thought there would be more of that in this album? It was more vanilla than expected for a band who dresses the way they do and maintains a reputation of being hardcore. But I didn't hate it. 3 stars.

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators
Feb 27 2026

Normally I consider myself a punk and punk rock lover, but I really couldn't find anything that spoke to me here. It didn't really have anything meaningful to say, but when it tried to be funny and tongue in cheek, it did not hit for me. The vocalist came off as annoying as well, but there were a few nice guitar riffs/solos, and that was all there was to show for it. I respect it as an early example of punk, but I did not enjoy it.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
Feb 28 2026

Just a great album by a great artist, and something I hadn't heard before.

Ramones by Ramones
Mar 01 2026

Many of the songs sounded like Bletzkrieg Bop starting over again, and I was sort of disappointed when it wasn't. The Ramones are loud and fun, though, and it was a loud and fun time. 3.75 stars.

The Last Of The True Believers by Nanci Griffith
Mar 02 2026

Good ole' country album. It was relaxing and nostalgic (for me, anyway) but nothing to go hooting and hollering about.

1989 by Taylor Swift
Mar 04 2026

No one can doubt that this album was influential to the pop scene when it came out (good god, at least 5 of these songs were EVERYWHERE on the radio, and 3 of them continue to be), but pop is just not my genre. It was a good little throwback, but also a reminder of why I stopped listening to the radio as much.

Mar 05 2026

For me this was a mildly relaxing mix of tedium and music for robots with some infuriating repetition sprinkled in. Good background music at best, and a chore to get through at worst. -1 star for the name of the album.

Leftism by Leftfield
Mar 06 2026

Fun dance music, and with a lil more pizzazz than the other recent 90s electronic albums I've gotten. How many more can there be on this list?

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos
Mar 08 2026

Some excellent riffs by a talented couple of guitarists, but overall the thing is a bit too long, and blues isn't my fave genre. Plus, Clapton is a shit person (talented, but shit).

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Mar 09 2026

Straight 70s funky fun. Plus collab with David Bowie?? Yeah, it's 4 stars from me.

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 10 2026

Solid 4 stars. Knew the artist, but only his bigger hits, so this was a pleasant expansion of knowledge. Loved the instrumentals, and while his voice was grating at times, there's no doubt he's got pipes.

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons
Mar 11 2026

It was a fun mix of country inspired punk/rock sounds. I didn't vibe with it 100% of the time, but for the most part, I enjoyed the listen.

The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Mar 12 2026

What a voice... it's so dynamic and magnetic, it's like it was made for me. The instrumentals and lyrics were lovely as well. Can't wait to hear the other 9 or so albums Nick Cave has on this list!

Make Yourself by Incubus
Mar 13 2026

Good vibes 👌 any song that was in Surf's Up is a good one to me. Though, maybe a little less record scratching would be nice...

Shadowland by k.d. lang
Mar 15 2026

Thought the man on the album looked rather handsome... I rest my case, K.D. is a handsome lady. And she's got a tremendous voice. Love this style of country, too, but it was hard to believe it came from '88!

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry
Mar 16 2026

First track was bomb, the rest were pop/hip hop expected of the times, but nothing groundbreaking from my POV.

Mar 17 2026

There's so much to say about the commentary this album had on the times in which it was produced, about the creative lyricism, the satire, the shock value, the violence, the controversy, and everything in between. But I don't have the words to get into it. Eminem did, though, which-- I expect-- is why this album is over an hour long. Somewhere between the controversy and the mastery and the discomfort associated with listening to the song Kim is where this album falls. I'm gonna call it a 3.

Dry by PJ Harvey
Mar 19 2026

Great feminist alt / indie rock, and I was floored that this was a debut album! The artist already has so much mastery over her craft, and is so decisive about her sound. Highlights were Oh My Lover, Sheela-Na-Gig, and Plants and Rags

British Steel by Judas Priest
Mar 20 2026

Breaking the law, breaking the law

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Mar 21 2026

Groovy, funky, fun 👌👌👌

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down by The Dandy Warhols
Mar 23 2026

Atmospheric Brit Pop that was really quite nice. Over an hour was a bit much, though, especially with how much Brit pop of similar sound is on this list.

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Mar 24 2026

Good god.... okay, you've gotta respect the POMP and the commitment to the bit, and the BOMBASITY of it all -- including Meat Loaf's freaking pipes. Still, mostly sounded like a rock musical about one night of horny teenagers being horny....

Blackstar by David Bowie
Mar 27 2026

I sorely miss this man.

Abbey Road by Beatles
Mar 28 2026

It's most likely a biased review because of the nostalgia involved (not to mention it's status as a legendary album from a legendary group), but Abbey Road informed who I am as a person and what my idea of music was and is. If this isn't deserving of a 5, nothing is.

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
Mar 29 2026

Jazzy oldies? That's a yes from me.

Infected by The The
Mar 30 2026

I'd never heard of this group, but I really enjoyed it! The diversity of genres and instruments used kept me invested in the album the whole way through. I couldn' decide if the vocalist's style reminded me of Billy Idol, Arctic Monkeys, or even Bowie, which was a wild experience.

Meat Puppets II by Meat Puppets
Apr 01 2026

I like the psychedelic aspects and the instrumentals, particularly on aurora borealis and teenager(s), but good god the vocals left more than a little something to be desired. Reminiscent of dive bar karaoke with a friend who's absolutely sloshed.

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Apr 03 2026

Simply gorgeous!

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Apr 04 2026
I Should Coco by Supergrass
Apr 05 2026

It was a little much for me today, but if I was feeling more hyped, I could see myself enjoying it more.

Kid A by Radiohead
Apr 06 2026

Beautiful and atmospheric, but it was difficult to stay engaged at times, especially when I was having a sleepy sort of morning. I will always love Radiohead's vocals though <3

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Apr 07 2026

Groovy and funky. Felt like a trip to the 70s.

Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley
Apr 08 2026

The sound was funky and inventive, but the vocals weren't always my favorite. Also, minus one for chauvinistic lyrics ...

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes
Apr 09 2026

The brass was fun... the rest was rather expected. Not bad, but just a tad boring.

White Light by Gene Clark
Apr 10 2026

Harmonica is always a win imho... plus a point for sounding kinda like Tom Petty.

Superunknown by Soundgarden
Apr 11 2026

Grimly, grungy rock that's fun to listen to. It is a long enough album that it drags a bit, though.

Document by R.E.M.
Apr 12 2026

The hits on here are bangers, and overall this album is solid. Great alt rock / grunge sound that's really well defined for being released in the 80s. 3.5 stars from me.

Risque by CHIC
Apr 13 2026

Straight groovy. Some songs dragged a bit, but the bass lines were class, and I know the length of the songs just affords more time to boogie, so I can't fault them for that.

Achtung Baby by U2
Apr 15 2026

I enjoyed the listen, and "One" is just a top song in my opinion. Fave U2 album from this list so far!

Boy In Da Corner by Dizzee Rascal
Apr 16 2026

Fix Up Look Sharp brings back a lot of memories, and I liked this album more than I thought when the genre became clear. Not always my style, but I was feeling it today!

Fun House by The Stooges
Apr 17 2026

Kinda forgettable honestly. Didn't love anything about it, but didn't despise anything either. Solid 3.

Diamond Life by Sade
Apr 18 2026

Smooth, jazzy, soft, vibey... In short, baby making music.

Apr 19 2026

Several songs on this album literally changed my life, and every song has something to give. I've said this before on this list, but if this isn't a 5 for me, I don't know what is.

Third by Portishead
Apr 20 2026

It was an atmospheric and interesting listen for sure, but also anxiety-inducing in a way that meant I didn't get to the end of every song in the album.

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Apr 21 2026

Good god, I love Johnny Cash. And this album was him at his Cashiest. The involvement of the audience and the way it was recorded made you feel you were a part of it, and Cash seemed like he was at his most genuine with his quips and breaks in the music. Plenty of great songs on here, made greater by the environment in which they were sung and heard. Cash once again proves that his version of country is metal as fuck.

Group Sex by Circle Jerks
Apr 27 2026

A quick but loud listen, great way to furiously fold laundry in 15 mins.

Dookie by Green Day
Apr 28 2026

It's not my favorite Green Day album, however, it's still a Green Day album, soooooooo ... 4 stars

Sound Affects by The Jam
Apr 29 2026

One of the more inventive and interesting Brit post-punkish groups! Made me question why I hadn't heard of them before this album.

Pump by Aerosmith
Apr 30 2026

Wasn't my least favorite album, and I've been craving some classic rock, but still, not my favorite Aerosmith album. It feels a little... dated for coming out in '89

Horses by Patti Smith
May 01 2026

It's always hard for me to get behind the spoken word aspect of albums like this, but otherwise, I enjoyed the music. The instrumentals were interesting (definitely see the Velvet Underground influence there), I didn't mind Smith's voice, and the lyrics were dynamic and ahead of their time. I see the influence it had on future artists, but I probably wouldn't give it another listen myself.

Imagine by John Lennon
May 03 2026

In reality, this album's probably more of a 3, but had to give another star for the title track. It's been on at least one of my playlists since I first heard it, and I have a line of it tattooed on my body, so... gotta be a 4.

May 04 2026

A couple songs were pretty catchy, and the duo with Eminem was great, but it's just not really my genre.

Bitches Brew by Miles Davis
May 05 2026

Feel like I'm back in Nola, listening to all this jazz. I know it's improvisational as a genre, but some of the songs felt more disjointed than I typically like, plus almost 2 hours was perhaps a bit much. Still though, it's Miles Davis!

May 06 2026

I adore this type of music-- the big band instrumentals, the additional vocalists singing with a dreamy refrain, the piano, the passion in Charles's voice. Just wonderful.

The Sensual World by Kate Bush
May 07 2026

Beautiful voice lent to the ethereal experience that was this album. This Woman's Work was the definitive highlight for me. 3.5 stars.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
May 08 2026

Breakdown and American Girl are so iconic and nostalgiac for me, and beyond that, it's a very pleasant listen overall.

Pearl by Janis Joplin
May 09 2026

She really is iconic. Love the fashion, love the power of her vocals, love her passion for the art, and love how she never appeared afraid of showing her tru self. This album wasn't an exception.

Lost Souls by Doves
May 18 2026

It's giving Great Value brand Radiohead. And I'm not too mad about it, it was nice for a gloomy day.

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
May 19 2026
Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
May 20 2026

Just plain fun. The side A is damn near flawless, but "Dumb Girl" was less than sub par for me, so I think we sit at a solid 4 stars.

Rapture by Anita Baker
May 21 2026

Smooth as butter, baby.

NEU! 75 by Neu!
May 22 2026

The first half was interestingly melodic and serene, but the second half was much less my speed.

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
May 23 2026

Great sound! I'd never heard Arcade Fire before, but I loved their dramatic, almost Gothic (at times) indie rock. Shame their front man's an asshole, though.

90 by 808 State
May 24 2026

Music that Marty McFly thought we would be listening to in 2015.

Let's Get Killed by David Holmes
May 25 2026

This was good thinking music. I thought a lot of thoughts while listening (not about the music, necessarily, but it created a good atmosphere for daydreaming).

Talk Talk Talk by The Psychedelic Furs
May 27 2026

It was fun to give to, but overall sort of felt like one continuous song. Which I didn't mind for the first 45 mins, but 10 more mins of it didn't help.

Music From Big Pink by The Band
May 28 2026

Excellent album that blends various genres with creativity and nuance. The Weight is an absolute classic, and the rest lived up to its sound. Plus, organ is always a win in my book.

Thriller by Michael Jackson
May 30 2026

It's undoubtedly iconic. MJ's performance, vocal ability and merging of genres are at their pinnacle here with so many hits on one album. But where the album lags, it LAGS, and I unfortunately am not the biggest fan of his style (great as I know it is).

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
May 31 2026

Good old fashioned, classic American fun. Not always my go-to genre, but so many of these were super nostalgiac and I was in the proper mood for it today.

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Jun 01 2026

Just lots of fun, but would've been even better of I hadn't gotten License to Ill by the Beastie Boys literally yesterday. 'Twas a bit much for me.

Jun 02 2026

Lovely blend of soul, jazz, and funk. Smooth as butter, but also had some liveliness to it that kept the whole album very dynamic.

Jun 03 2026

Homie talking about shoving a piping hot metal clothes hanger up someone's ass had me so baffled that I missed my exit... that said, there were some good jams and I see the impact this album had on hip hop as a whole, but it's not really my genre.

Bone Machine by Tom Waits
Jun 04 2026

It was... interesting. Definitely kept my attention for most of it. And I like the drama of the whole thing, as well as the instrumentals/percussion, which felt raw and inventive! But... Waits's voice was definitely grating at the best of times.

Jun 05 2026

Started out really interesting instrumentally, but ended in what I thought was a pretty basic R&B place.

Parachutes by Coldplay
Jun 06 2026

I feel like Coldplay is like bread. The same basic ingredients go into every song, it's pretty beige or white for the most part, not a lotta spice involved overall, but it's still good. Bread is good. Also white people tend to go bonkers over even subpar bread (I say as a white person who does this, AND as a white person who enjoys Coldplay. I'm part of the problem.)

LP1 by FKA twigs
Jun 07 2026

The artist has a great voice, and the beats melded well with it. It was nothing mind blowing in my book, but it was a pleasant listen.

Cross by Justice
Jun 08 2026

Mix of nostalgic edm from the 2010s and video game music. 3.4 stars.

Disintegration by The Cure
Jun 09 2026

Love me some 80's synth pop with a bit of spice mixed in. You can see the amalgamation of their previous genres meeting and merging at a crossroads with this album.

Is This It by The Strokes
Jun 10 2026

It all sounded pretty much the same, but I liked the sound, so.... yeah, good shit.

Sail Away by Randy Newman
Jun 12 2026

Superb writing and lovely instrumentals, really a great listen. Unfortunately though, his voice just reminds me of that bit from Family Guy where Randy is singing about what's happening after a nuclear apocalypse, and that kept playing in my head when I was trying to listen. "And she picks an apple from the tree. Chews once. Twice. Three times... Left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot..."

A Date With The Everly Brothers by The Everly Brothers
Jun 14 2026

It's a good oldies bop... but I don't wonder why THIS album, cuz there's plenty of iconic oldies missing on this list, and this really was just fine to me (an oldies aficionado, if I do say so myself).

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Jun 15 2026

A t m o s p h e r i c as fuck.

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Jun 17 2026

It was so 90's whiny dad rock, and I honestly really enjoyed it. Could not believe this was a freaking DEBUT, good for them.

Rings Around The World by Super Furry Animals
Jun 18 2026

This was... interesting. I liked the blending of genres, even if it felt a bit unintentional, but there were some grating bits that made certain songs difficult to listen to. I did, however, finally get a chance to listen to the song where Paul McCartney is credited as playing the carrot and celery, so that was an absolute highlight.

Winter In America by Gil Scott-Heron
Jun 19 2026

Smooth and groovey, with thoughtful lyrics and interesting vocals. Glad to have listened to it, even if it was a little TOO smooth for my sleepy morning drive.

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Jun 20 2026

Loved the vibe of the whole album, and the writing is beautiful! Twisted was a highlight for me with the jazz woven into the more folk-driven album.

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Jun 21 2026

Somebody else said it best, that this album is like if David Bowie wrote a musical theatre album, but all the songs got jumbled out of order. They said it wasn't their speed, but it IS mine. So.... 4 stars.

Scum by Napalm Death
Jun 22 2026

Every song sounded the same and I could not for the life of me determine what the vocalist was saying. Also, the instrumentals mushed together like they were beating mashed potatoes with an industrial mixer on the highest speed setting, which made it difficult to determine the skill of any one band member.

Pacific Ocean Blue by Dennis Wilson
Jun 25 2026

Loved what I heard, but couldn't get through the whole 2 hours. As another commenter said, it was experimental in all the right ways. The melodies were unique, or took clear inspiration from mainstream songs and made it their own, and the blending and weaving of genres was done seamlessly. Loved his work on the Beach Boys, and this -- though different in sound -- was also loved.

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Jun 27 2026

Great out the gate, but I started to zone out a bit on the b side.

Countdown To Ecstasy by Steely Dan
Jun 29 2026

They really heard every genre and said "I wanna collect 'em all" huh In all seriousness though, this was a blast and kept me intrigued at every turn.

Smash by The Offspring
Jun 30 2026

Enemies to lovers but it's me and The Offspring. God, I used to hate this band and the music they released, but I listened to the whole thing and let the recommended Offspring tracks that came after roll. Might be part nostalgia, or that I've gotten a taste for punk after my years as a prudish school girl, but this is totally my jam now.

S&M by Metallica
Jul 01 2026

Honestly thought I would enjoy this more. The concept was excellent, and the instrumentals were incredible, but the vocals didn't always mesh well, it felt a little disjointed, and the album being over 2 hours had me bored towards the end. And it's freaking Metallica, what do you mean I was BORED!?!

Jul 02 2026

Not actually sure how I felt about this... the lyricism was not always my jam, but the instrumentals were dynamic and interesting the whole while. And it DID remind me of The Beatles and McCartney in particular. And even if it reminded me of the "over-indulgent" era of the Beatles, I love them in every form, soooooooo I think 3 stars will do it.

Bad Company by Bad Company
Jul 03 2026

Pretty generic dad rock, but I'm not complaining about that.

Melodrama by Lorde
Jul 04 2026

Not the biggest fan of pop, but she's got a great voice and I enjoyed a few of the songs more than I thought I would!

Closer by Joy Division
Jul 06 2026

Some good riffs on bass and guitar, but it was hard to get past the vocals for me, which made me feel kinda bad once I read about the album and the lead singer's death. But I still stand by it, unfortunately.

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
Jul 07 2026

Incredible vocals, insightful writing, subdued but lovely instrumentals. The subject matter was moving as well, and the entire thing just had me upset that the songs are still relevant almost 40 years after this album's release.

Hotel California by Eagles
Jul 08 2026

A little rough coming right out of the gate with Hotel California at the start of the album, since the rest of it sort of fell to the wayside after that hit. I wouldn't say I fucking hate the Eagles, or that I love them. I'm more... fucking impartial to them.

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Jul 09 2026

Shelter from the Storm has been on at least one playlist of mine for several years, but I'd never listened to the album it came from. Glad I finally have.

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Jul 10 2026

Groovy beats, yo

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Jul 12 2026

Bargain brand Depeche Mode.

Dance Mania by Tito Puente
Jul 13 2026

Just a good time, really. Even when it felt a little like elevator music, it was very pleasant.

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jul 14 2026

For the most part, this was a 4 for me, HOWEVER O Children is one of my absolute favorite songs that I've ever heard, SO it's a 5. God, I freaking love O Children, had to listen to it 5 times today since this album gave me the excuse.

Skylarking by XTC
Jul 15 2026

Though I second many of the comments about them being Great Value brand Tears for Fears, or Beatles, or Bowie, etc. I did enjoy the album. It's cohesion was impressive and it kept me interested the whole while. Dear God was a definite highlight.

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Jul 17 2026

Technically it's very well done, but I'm unfortunately not a fan of the bluesy genre, so it felt like a bit of a slog.

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Jul 18 2026

You know, I've listened to 2 Iron Maiden albums at this point, and I thought they would be heavier than this... hmm. Anyway, they still rocked. Hallowed be thy name was definitely a highlight for me.

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Jul 19 2026

Perhaps my favorite Billy Joel album??? They're all just SO GOOD. This is a no-skip album for me forsure.

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Jul 20 2026

Just so much fun, felt like I was at a karaoke night. I can't believe how many hits came out of their DEBUT album, it's incredible. And the vocals are simply perfect.

Jul 21 2026

Felt like I was sitting 'round the campfire with my old, weathered, pretentious pal who plays a mean harmonica.

American Idiot by Green Day
Jul 22 2026

Been fucking WAITING for this one. Love it to pieces, hate that it's still so damn relevant. Absolute banger of an album with hit after hit, and my top 3 Green Day songs. I love Dookie, but American Idiot is my #1 from this group.

Be by Common
Jul 24 2026

Not normally my genre (math major, here), but I genuinely really liked it! Even though I didn't understand any of the words (I comminicate in numbers), the melodies were very nice and I enjoyed the instrumentals. Especially on the title track, the melody felt very... numeric.

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix
Jul 26 2026

Jimi Hendrix is just the best, I truly believe that music would not be what it is today without his influence. Plus his style is immaculate. Gone entirely too soon, and if his stay on this world had been longer, I wonder what else in music and culture would be different.

Jul 31 2026

Fun, but good god that was a lot of meandering instrumentals.

25 by Adele
Aug 01 2026

Dang, this brought me back. She has such an incredible powerhouse of a voice, but I do wish there was some diversity to the song themes. Felt like listening to a slightly different flavor of the same food over and over again for an hour-ish.

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Aug 02 2026

Like a lukewarm corpse of Radiohead... but I'm still comparing it to Radiohead, so it's gotta be at least 3 stars.

Aug 03 2026

It was fine, and I'm glad he was sober at this time, but... I miss the doo-wop

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Aug 04 2026

Simply gorgeous. Used to listen to this genre of music on repeat for years, and this brings me back... Under My Skin was also my favorite song at one point, so extra points for that.

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye
Aug 05 2026

Groovey and vibey, a relaxing listen.

The Grand Tour by George Jones
Aug 06 2026

Boy howdy, I do love me some country music. And for some reason, I'd never heard of George Jones before? So I guess this list did it's job. I liked it, even if it basically was just one big song about the same thing, at least it had the decency to not be over half an hour.

Now I Got Worry by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Aug 07 2026

I thought I was going to hate this much more than I did, given the opening. However the punk rock Elvis Presley vibes were interesting and fun when you could distinguish it from the haphazard noise. Also... extra points for Chicken Dog, that had me laughing my ass off.

Pornography by The Cure
Aug 08 2026

Songs to cry to during sex

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett
Aug 09 2026

Bargain brand Beatles with an extra dose of depression.

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