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Album	You	Global	Diff
Fetch The Bolt Cutters Fiona Apple	5	3.2	+1.8
Crosby, Stills & Nash Crosby, Stills & Nash	5	3.48	+1.52
Born To Run Bruce Springsteen	5	3.63	+1.37
Remain In Light Talking Heads	5	3.67	+1.33
Bright Flight Silver Jews	4	2.68	+1.32
The Infotainment Scan The Fall	4	2.72	+1.28
Dookie Green Day	5	3.79	+1.21
Apple Venus Volume 1 XTC	4	2.84	+1.16
69 Love Songs The Magnetic Fields	4	2.85	+1.15
Swordfishtrombones Tom Waits	4	2.94	+1.06

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Permission to Land The Darkness	1	3.14	-2.14
The Hour Of Bewilderbeast Badly Drawn Boy	1	3.11	-2.11
Fever Ray Fever Ray	1	2.98	-1.98
Sheet Music 10cc	1	2.95	-1.95
Very Pet Shop Boys	1	2.95	-1.95
Next The Sensational Alex Harvey Band	1	2.71	-1.71
Catch A Fire Bob Marley & The Wailers	2	3.62	-1.62
Electric Warrior T. Rex	2	3.53	-1.53
Strangeways, Here We Come The Smiths	2	3.44	-1.44
Ellington at Newport Duke Ellington	2	3.43	-1.43

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Shuggie Otis · 1 likes

3/5

Great as a background on a sunny morning, a bit boring as it is. A mixed bag.

Fetch The Bolt Cutters

Fiona Apple · 1 likes

5/5

I love this to bits. It's sonetimes weird, sometimes surprising, sometimes unnerving. Great album.

4-Star Albums (32)

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Hounds Of Love

Kate Bush

4/5

Maybe the best pop album of the 80s next to Songs From The Big Chair. Still sounds amazing. Hounds of Love can be overwhelming at times, it's more like a record for a special occasion.

1999

Prince

3/5

Not a fan of double records per se, this one is unfortunally no difference. Yes, it is really well put together and has almost no filler, but in this case, the lyrical content especially towards the end is too much for me.

Crosby, Stills & Nash

5/5

CSN could be considered a one trick pony, but that one trick is something special. Yes, the songs sound the same. But in its core the s/t of Crosby, Stills & Nash shows three songwriter at the peak of their craft.

The Specials

2/5

I see why there are fans of ska, but I'm still not one of them. The songs are well written and are without a doubt fun, but over the runtime of the entire album the listening experience can only be labeled as grating.

Aqualung

Jethro Tull

4/5

It's close to perfect, some mixing choices aside (Where are the drums?). Yes, it has flutes. Yes, they are very present. But they are, for me, what makes Aqualung to something special and to way more than a run-of-the-mill prog record.

Born To Run

Bruce Springsteen

5/5

Absolute classic, cannot recommend it enough. Lush sounding, with drive and stunning lyrics. A meticulously crafted masterpiece.

Africa Brasil

Jorge Ben Jor

4/5

Definitely a very seasonal album, but surprisingly fun. Infectious groove and overall great composition.

Remain In Light

Talking Heads

5/5

One of the greatest albums of all time, easy 5 out of 5. I personally enjoy Fear of Music a bit more, but that does not take away from Remain in Light's greatness.

Atomizer

Big Black

3/5

Came in expecting the worst and was positively surprised. It is - to me - nothing too special, just a slightly more abrasive, but overall relatively normal punk record.

Dear Science

TV On The Radio

3/5

Loved the other albums of them, but this was just alright. Didn't have a bad time listening, but it's really nothing to write home about.

Purple Rain

Prince

5/5

Great and overall round album. Doesn't overstay its welcome and is fun to listen to.

The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady

Charles Mingus

4/5

Liked the jazz, but wasn't too keen on the more classical elements. But nevertheless a great way to start a weekend.

Gold

Ryan Adams

2/5

Started a bit bland but alright enough. After the third song however I audibly sighed at the prospect of yet another hour of Wal-Mart Wilco.

The Atomic Mr Basie

Count Basie & His Orchestra

4/5

This kind of jazz has been memed to death, but it's still fun. Do I like it? Yes. Would I like to listen to more albums, that sound like this? Hell no.

Swordfishtrombones

Tom Waits

4/5

Just the right amount of weird to be interesting but not grating. Some more mellow songs I could do without, but a more than decent album nonetheless.

Brilliant Corners

Thelonious Monk

3/5

This is fine, but most of the time feels like a showcase of individual skillsets and not like a coherent composition. If one is into elaborate solos: Go for it. I, however, am not.

One Nation Under A Groove

Funkadelic

2/5

Not a fan of funk music. I can understand the importance of the record, but I coundln't wait for it to be over.

London Calling

The Clash

5/5

Absolute classic. It sometimes leans a bit too much into ska for my liking, but 5/5 nonetheless.

Vento De Maio

Elis Regina

2/5

I honestly don't know why this obscure album - that even its artist's Wikipedia article fails to mention - should be deemed "required listening". Not my thing anyways, it felt like being stuck in an old-timey lift for almost the entire runtime.

Let It Bleed

The Rolling Stones

3/5

A couple of hits and a couple of songs I do not care about. It's alright, but that's about it.

Live At Leeds

The Who

2/5

I don't know. It sure got energy. But so does a nuclear power plant. And I'm not a fan of that either.

Sheet Music

10cc

1/5

I thought 10cc would be hit-or-miss (since I came in knowing only "Im Not In Love" and "Deadbeat Holiday") but this was no-hit-all-miss. Anoyingly so.

Solid Air

John Martyn

4/5

Positively surprised. I really liked the jazz elements.

Halcyon Digest

Deerhunter

3/5

I feel like I should love this more than I do. I can't put my finger on it. Something just feels off.

Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys

3/5

It might be sacrilegious, but: I don't really like it? Yes, some songs are timeless classics, but others are, well, just there.

Bright Flight

Silver Jews

4/5

Not every musical idea worked, but nonetheless a good record.

Dookie

Green Day

5/5

Haven't put that on in ages, but it immediately felt like meeting an old pal. Is it the pinnacle of songwriting? Probably not. Did I listen to it three times on repeat? Yes, I did.

Coat Of Many Colors

Dolly Parton

4/5

This coat has two colors, which are country and western. It starts strong but ends up being quite samey. If it was any longer I would have been annoyed by it, but as it is it was still a good time.

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

1/5

In all fairness: If I was tasked to compile a list of 1001 albums you should listen before you die, there would be some utter garbage on as well.

Court And Spark

Joni Mitchell

4/5

I really enjoyed this. Yes, it has almost no choruses, but who needs them anyways?

Talking With the Taxman About Poetry

Billy Bragg

3/5

It starts strong, but becomes quite samey. Solid effort nonetheless.

Pretenders

3/5

Well made, but nothing too special. Would listen to again.

Steve McQueen

Prefab Sprout

3/5

Overstaying its welcome: The album. It starts fine enough, but could easily do without three or four songs less.

Green

R.E.M.

4/5

Not my favorite R.E.M. record but a great record nonetheless. I could do without Hairshirt, but that is my only complaint.

Axis: Bold As Love

Jimi Hendrix

3/5

Certainly a skilled musician, but nit my cup of tea. The Album is not bad by any means, but alright at most.

C'est Chic

CHIC

3/5

The whole thing sure is well made and Chic know how to play. But man, I do not care about that kind of music.

Night Life

Ray Price

2/5

>We want to do something different and hope you like it >continues to make the most basic yee-haw country ever

Third/Sister Lovers

Big Star

2/5

It was alright. Did I care about music like that before? No. Do I care about music like that now that I've given it a listen? Still no.

Electric Warrior

T. Rex

2/5

Fun, but quite samey. It felt like Get It On stretched over 40 minutes.

Very

Pet Shop Boys

1/5

I swear to god if I have to listen to that orchestral hit one more time, I go completely insane.

Happy Trails

Quicksilver Messenger Service

3/5

How on earth is this required listening? The album is alright but that's about it.

With The Beatles

Beatles

3/5

Unfortunately one of my - if not the - least favorite Beatles record. Does that mean it's bad? No. But their output has way stronger records.

Let's Stay Together

Al Green

4/5

Energetic fun, doesn't overstay its welcome. Would listen to again.

Dare!

The Human League

2/5

Knowing only Don't You Want Me going in, I was looking forward to an album full of synth bangers. Unfortunately I was disappointed; most of the songs lack in energy and are clearly worse in overall production quality than DYWM.

69 Love Songs

The Magnetic Fields

4/5

I'm torn: On the one hand I love this record to bits, on the other hand I never want to listen to it again start to finish. It's good, it really is - but its a challenge every time.

The Number Of The Beast

Iron Maiden

3/5

I came in expecting to hate it, but in the end it was just music that I didn't care about; which is somehow worse. The songs itself are alright.

The Hour Of Bewilderbeast

Badly Drawn Boy

1/5

When I started my journey I believed that any record would deserve a review that is at least two sentences long. So here is another one.

Idlewild

Everything But The Girl

2/5

Music to fall asleep to. Not bad in any way, but not a necessary piece of music either.

Zombie

Fela Kuti

3/5

The record was a bit overwhelming. I appreciate the energy, but it is not an album I would listen to on a daily basis.

Get Behind Me Satan

The White Stripes

3/5

I like The White Stripes but must admit: This is not the album you should listen to. Not even top 3.

Greetings From L.A.

Tim Buckley

2/5

I get it, the man had sex. I knew it before, he has a son whose music I enjoy way more.

Your Arsenal

Morrissey

4/5

The album is fine, what can I say? Fuck Morrissey though (not sexually)

Rumours

Fleetwood Mac

5/5

What can I say? It's Rumours by Fleetwood Mac. Great songs, the best album - production-wise speaking - since Abbey Road. Rightfully labeled a timeless classic.

Synchronicity

The Police

3/5

Not great, not terrible. For the first time in my life I couldn't wait to hear Every Breath You Take, after that I couldn't wait for the album to be over.

If I Could Only Remember My Name

David Crosby

4/5

I feared to not like it, but had a great time. It doesn't overstay its welcome, which helps.

After The Gold Rush

Neil Young

4/5

Unfortunately I had David Crosbys If I Could Only Remember My Name just yesterday, which I personally prefer. After The Gold Rush is still a great album though.

Hotel California

Eagles

3/5

Sadly the Big Lebowski joke has already been made. Anyways, hate is a strong word, but I don't care about the fucking Eagles, man.

Apple Venus Volume 1

XTC

4/5

Hated it in the beginning, but came around and ended up really enjoying it. Greenman is pretty much a proto King Gizzard song, which is a plus.

Mr. Tambourine Man

The Byrds

3/5

It was fun to listen to, but basically a Dylon cover project. Wouldn't mind putting it on on a sunny day.

Electric Ladyland

Jimi Hendrix

4/5

Long but fun. Was kind of afraid that I would dislike it, but that fear was unfounded.

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Shuggie Otis

3/5

Great as a background on a sunny morning, a bit boring as it is. A mixed bag.

Guitar Town

Steve Earle

2/5

Bland country rock. VERY samey. An annoyance.

At Folsom Prison

Johnny Cash

4/5

Usually I am no fan of live records but this one is different. The setting is special and the energy is really great.

Safe As Milk

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

4/5

Just the right amount of weird. A truly fascinating record.

Catch A Fire

Bob Marley & The Wailers

2/5

I understand the importance of reggae, but it's not for me. It's glorified background music.

Le Tigre

4/5

It is really great. Deceptacon towers a bit over everything else, but a great record nonetheless.

Garbage

3/5

Solid alternative rock effort. Haa it's length unfortunately.

Ambient 1/Music For Airports

Brian Eno

4/5

I see why people dislike it but to me this is a really great record to listen to. Yes, its a slow instrumental effort where not much is going on, but it somehow manages to never be boring.

Ellington at Newport

Duke Ellington

2/5

Not the biggest fan of this kind of jazz. Did the mistake to listen to the full two hour set, an experience I can only describe as grating.

Birth Of The Cool

Miles Davis

4/5

This is my kind of jazz music. Laid bsck yet intricate

You Want It Darker

Leonard Cohen

4/5

Very beautiful record, but I rarely listen to it from start to finish. Not because it's bad, it really isn't, but because it's often too much.

The Cars

4/5

Perfect if one's into the more pop side of new wave. Enjoyed it quite a bit.

The Poet

Bobby Womack

3/5

Kinda fun but also kinda annoying. I'm just not the crowd for funk.

Blur

3/5

As much as I like Blur, this is NOT an album I return to. It's solid, but that's about it.

Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde

The Pharcyde

3/5

Fun, but a bit too long. Did like it, but wouldn't listen to in full in the foreseeable future.

Ray Of Light

Madonna

2/5

I've been promised electronica, which I love very much, but all I got was a supercut of cheesy 80s/90s rompler sins.

Figure 8

Elliott Smith

4/5

Great record, but not my firdt choice when it comes to listening to Elliott Smith. That doesn't mean it's bad in any way.

Viva Hate

Morrissey

2/5

Oh my god, stop giving me Morrissey records. Bro can sing for sure, but this one meanders around for the entire runtime. And fuck Morrissey (not sexually)

Transformer

Lou Reed

4/5

It is simply a great album. If there's anything to criticize, it's probably the slight drop in quality between the "classics" abd the deep cuts, but that is about it.

Lost In The Dream

The War On Drugs

3/5

Very same-y, but if one likes that kind of sound, one will probably like that album. It works fine for me.

Brothers

The Black Keys

3/5

Not bad, not really great. The Black Keys are overhated, but nothing to write home about either.

Fetch The Bolt Cutters

Fiona Apple

5/5

I love this to bits. It's sonetimes weird, sometimes surprising, sometimes unnerving. Great album.

Deloused in the Comatorium

The Mars Volta

2/5

I really wanted to like this record, but I simply don't. It drags on for far too long, and the lyrics are nonsensical bordering pretentions.

A Love Supreme

John Coltrane

4/5

Great record, but nothing I would listen to on a daily basis. Therefore it's a bit too heavy.

Fever Ray

1/5

I came extremely close to giving up listening to this record. While I liked the instrumentals, the vocals were annoying and the lyrical content is even worse.

New Forms

Roni Size

3/5

Way to long but good background music. Not more and not less.

Permission to Land

The Darkness

1/5

Oh god I hated that. I hate most of glam rock as it is, but glam rock revival gives me a massive ick.

Adele

3/5

She sure can sin, but this might be the blandest album on the list. At least yet.

Surfer Rosa

Pixies

4/5

Great record, i enjoyed it very much. Not my favorite Pixies record but that doesn't mean it is bad.

The Köln Concert

Keith Jarrett

4/5

Fascinating piece of work with a fascinating history. Leans more into classical music than into jazz, but that doesn't mean it's less great.

Strangeways, Here We Come

The Smiths

2/5

I Was afraid to become a Smiths fn but that one does nothing to me. Girlfriend in a Coma is a bop, but that's about it.

Vivid

Living Colour

3/5

Better than I expected, but still not my cup of tea. Sounds very dated.

Honky Tonk Masquerade

Joe Ely

3/5

Very Yee and very Haw. And incredibly dated sounding.

The Infotainment Scan

The Fall

4/5

There is only one place and time where such an album could be made and it's the UK in the 90s. Enjoyed it very much, but wouldn't say that I'm a The Fall fan now.

Rubber Soul

Beatles

5/5

What can I say? It's Rubber Soul by The Beatles. It's easily top 3 of their records, an absolute gem.

Rejoicing In The Hands

Devendra Banhart

3/5

That was alright. Came in expecting the worst, was positively surprised.

Rhythm Nation 1814

Janet Jackson

2/5

Way way way too long. The whole thing started to become boring and repetitive after about 15 minutes.