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182
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3.41
Average Rating
17%
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2010
Favorite Decade
Metal
Favorite Genre
UK
Top Origin
Wordsmith
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48
5-Star Albums
13
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Vincebus Eruptum
Blue Cheer
5 2.8 +2.2
Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
5 2.94 +2.06
Rapture
Anita Baker
5 2.94 +2.06
I See You
The xx
5 2.97 +2.03
Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
5 3.06 +1.94
Dig Your Own Hole
The Chemical Brothers
5 3.1 +1.9
Elastica
Elastica
5 3.22 +1.78
The Undertones
The Undertones
5 3.24 +1.76
Teen Dream
Beach House
5 3.26 +1.74
The Stooges
The Stooges
5 3.26 +1.74

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
1 3.67 -2.67
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
1 3.5 -2.5
Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
1 3.42 -2.42
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
1 3.39 -2.39
Closer
Joy Division
1 3.23 -2.23
Hejira
Joni Mitchell
1 3.14 -2.14
Ambient 1/Music For Airports
Brian Eno
1 3.07 -2.07
Signing Off
UB40
1 2.97 -1.97
Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
1 2.94 -1.94
Street Signs
Ozomatli
1 2.88 -1.88

Artists

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Oasis 2 5
Queen 2 5
Pink Floyd 2 5
Black Sabbath 3 4.33

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Joni Mitchell 2 1.5

5-Star Albums (48)

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3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul

Incredible rap album. Loved the skits, loved the clear, colourful and story driven lyrics. Made me imagine a visual with some on the lines. Best sampling I’ve heard on a rap album. 100% will be revisiting this one. BANGER

Closer by Joy Division

I just don’t get why this is so loved. Only liked Isolation. The vocals are terrible and I don’t want to listen to it again

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer

I don’t care if this wasn’t the “invention” of heavy metal and Sabbath got there first. And I don’t care if this is like Hendrix guitar playing, I thought it was amazing. Loved every song and won’t be skipping any songs on repeat listens

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Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Jan 03 2026

Amazing voice. Loved the screaming parts while the saxophone is blaring out with Little Richard. So many songs you just want to twist and shout too. Fantastic album

Moon Safari by Air
Jan 04 2026

Fantastic album. Great vibes As soon as sexy boy starts playing it makes you feel as the title says. Great for a walk or while trying to get to sleep

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jan 05 2026

Billy Corgan’s vocals here made me shout OH! numerous times. With the exceptional guitar work and gut punching drums this is an almost perfect album. Just a bit to long for me at 2 hours

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Jan 06 2026

One of my favourite Hip hop albums. The way this is made just with sampling is mind blowing. Incredible

Violator by Depeche Mode
Jan 07 2026

How can an album from 1990 still sound futuristic. Amazing synths all over this album. Every song is catchy with Enjoy the silence being my favourite

Jan 08 2026

Very good album. Great 30 minutes of songs. Otis’ voice is fantastic and the big band playing with him complement him perfectly. Respect, My Girl and Wonderful world are all bangers. Satisfaction really surprised me. Excellent cover

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
Jan 09 2026

Wasn’t a big fan of the faster paced songs. Bit to similar to The Beatles for me. LOVED the slower songs. Bridge over troubled water, The boxer and Song for the asking are just lovely

Jan 10 2026

One of the best debut albums ever made. So raw and real. Using British language and phrases makes the lyrics very relatable. Perfect album, no skips and will always be a favourite

Heroes by David Bowie
Jan 11 2026

Really enjoyed this. Had only heard the song Heroes before giving the whole album a spin. Beauty and the Beast and The Secret Life of Arabia were also great songs. Really enjoyed the ambient section later on too, which isn’t normally my vibe.

Sex Packets by Digital Underground
Jan 12 2026

Not a fan. The beats were ok at best but the lyrics never really hooked me. Very horny album

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Jan 13 2026

Not my favourite Beatles album by a long shot but there were some little songs on here. The title track starts the album in a perfect way with the first chord setting the vibe. Can’t buy me love is another classic. The harmonica playing on I Should Have Known Better was amazing. A great “new” find

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Jan 14 2026

Ive always been a fan of a few Wings songs like Live and Let Die and Band on the Run but never listened to any records until now. This has been my favourite of the year so far. Amazing vibes on this album. Jet is such a great classic rock song, the little guitar riff during Let me Roll it, the ditty piano melody on Nineteen hundred are all amazing and really good ear worms. Will definitely be in rotation for a while to come and looking forward to more Wings

Trans Europe Express by Kraftwerk
Jan 15 2026

Great electronic album. Little bit repetitive with simple lyrics but great production

Something/Anything? by Todd Rundgren
Jan 16 2026

Really fun album. The little skits in-between songs was a great touch too. Will definitely be back to this one. Even though it is 90 minutes long, the time just flew

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Jan 17 2026

Fairly standard Elvis Costello album. Love his voice and there are some catchy songs on this. Cant see myself going back for a full listen though

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Jan 18 2026

One of the best of all time. Every song is great, even the slower tracks have great guitar sounds and Ozzys singing is unique. No one else could do what Ozzy does. Love this album and is one of my favourites

The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers
Jan 19 2026

WOW. I was not expecting that. I’ve always assumed Manic street preachers music was pop rock. But this album ROCKS. The guitars, drums and the vocals are all great. Very pleasantly surprised

Metallica by Metallica
Jan 20 2026

Had a few banger I’m familiar with like Nothing Else Matters and Enter Sandman. But everything else on this album is also amazing. The Unforgiven and Wherever I May Roam were both highlights for me. Excited to listen to more Metallica

Teen Dream by Beach House
Jan 21 2026

Amazing album. Previously listened to Depression Cherry and thought it was ok but nothing special. This album is something special

2112 by Rush
Jan 22 2026

The opening “suite” was incredible. One of the best 20 minutes “songs” you can possibly listen too. Spacey parts, unbelievable guitar playing and great vocals too. The rest of the album don’t really carry on with the great start with more ballety songs. Could probably get to like the with more listens

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Jan 23 2026

Good in parts but not my favourite by Fiona. The bolt cutters is still number 1 for me

Sister by Sonic Youth
Jan 25 2026

Not a big fan of the vocals. But the guitar sounds were something special. How they get the guitar to sound like it’s screaming is something else. Great punk record but need more listens

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Jan 26 2026

Wasn’t expecting much from this but was pleasantly surprised. The secondhand is better than the first but maybe more listens will change my mind

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Jan 27 2026

Another great album discovered. Didn’t know this is what Trip hop is. The amount of little micro samples really brought an extra layer to the production of the record. Will definitely be return to this and maybe even pitching my brothers vinyl

Jan 28 2026

This is the Smiths I’ve been waiting for. After listening to a few record I didn’t get the hype and Morrissey’s voice was more annoying than anything else. This album was different. Loved his voice, loved the more mellower songs and loved Jonny Marr of the string as per

Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley
Jan 29 2026

Some great songs here. Never heard of Tim before this. Who would have thought that his son Jeff would make great music too. Loved the Jazz vibes here

Jan 30 2026

Great storytelling throughout the album. The intro using news clips of 2Pac getting shot and leaving the hospital really helped set the tone. Another song in which he raps about death, his mother and the world being against him were all great too. Really liked his rapping style aswel. Looking forward to more 2Pac albums

Jan 31 2026

Wasn’t a big fan of the fist half but the last 3 song were incredible. The last 3 songs were almost completely instrumental so maybe that why I enjoyed them more with a bit lesss going on in the mix

Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington
Feb 01 2026

Some really cool moments of drums, saxophone and trumpet but nothing really grabbed my attention. Can’t see myself returning to this one

Street Signs by Ozomatli
Feb 02 2026

I couldn’t find anywhere to listen to the full album

Feb 03 2026

INCREDIBLE. Not just the hits like Wonderwall and Don’t look back in anger but the deep cuts, like Hello, She’s electric and cast no shadow. Champagne Supernova is a fantastic closer. They second Why, why, why? before the guitar solo does something to me deep within my soul. 5 stars 10/10. A+

Apocalypse Dudes by Turbonegro
Feb 04 2026

Electric guitars, pummelling drums and screaming vocals make for a non stop album that kicks you in the teeth from the opening song. The tempo continues throughout the whole record and is so much fun to listen too. Was a mistake to listen before bed

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry
Feb 05 2026

Fun, fun, fun. Really enjoyed this one. Great start to the album with Buffalo Sauce and the good songs keep coming. The Next Generation was another favourite. Looking forward to more Neneh

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Feb 06 2026

One of my favourite dance albums. Amazing production, great vocals and some timeless classics. The world is a poorer place without Keith Flint and The Prodigy in it

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Feb 07 2026

I did enjoy this album. Some amazing guitar solos on some songs. However it didn’t really grab me like I thought it would after the first 2 songs

Nixon by Lambchop
Feb 08 2026

Some nice vocals but didn’t leave much of an impression on me. Could get better with more listens

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Feb 09 2026

I’ve been listening to a lot of Bad Bunny recently in the run up to the half time show at the Super Bowl. His music vocally hasn’t done much for me and I thought it was because of the language I didn’t understand. Well this album being sung in French has made me second guess my thoughts about foreign language music. I enjoyed this a bit even though with some of the avant guard music choices

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Feb 10 2026

Richard Ashcroft and the bad just don’t get the credit they deserve on this. Overshadowed by Oasis and Blur when this came out but this stand along side and better than some of their albums. Bittersweet Symphony is worth giving this a listen on its own. Lucky Man, The Drugs don’t work and Sonnet are also bangers. Will be back to this one time and time again. Incredible

Feb 11 2026

Really lovely album with some great funky songs. Liked the laid back, smooth vibe of this one

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Feb 12 2026

Really boring. Won’t be going back to this. An hour and 4 minutes and 22 songs and I wasn’t a fan of any of them

Achtung Baby by U2
Feb 13 2026

A few great songs like one and even better than the real thing. But nothing else grabbed me. I did like the album but it didn’t blow me away

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Feb 14 2026

Amazing album. Loved all of it. Heard Brothers in Arms before so knew what to expect a little. Great vocals all over this and lovely guitar solos sprinkled throughout. Will 100% be back to this one

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
Feb 15 2026

Janis Joplin’s vocals are incredible. Heard a few songs of hers but never a full album listen. The band and her play off each other perfectly. Great screeching guitars throughout and some really catchy songs. Ball and Chain was my favourite

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
Feb 16 2026

Fantastic record. Loved the longer songs with the guitars walls of noise. I’ve heard this album grows which I am looking forward to. I did like this but it didn’t blow me away like some other albums have so far

Feb 17 2026

The rap verses being exchanged between Chuck and Flavor make this a unique album. Some great samples too. The flash one used in Terminator X was amazing. Will definitely be back to this one

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors
Feb 18 2026

I liked a few songs. Mainly the ones sang by the female member of the group. The male vocalist just didn’t do it for me. Also there were a few songs that had good parts and then completely changed to a different vibe and killed my enjoyment. A few also had strange time signatures that I couldn’t get into

Signing Off by UB40
Feb 19 2026

Ugh. Really repetitive for my tastes. An hour was way too long. Food for Thought was the highlight along with the saxophone playing just didn’t enjoy each song sounding so similar :(

The Sounds Of India by Ravi Shankar
Feb 20 2026

Really enjoyed the vibes here. The Sitar playing is incredible. However, I felt like I needed a bit more structure and melody. Even though the introduction told me there wouldn’t be. Dádrà was amazing and fast paced throughout. The other songs didn’t quite reach the same level

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Feb 21 2026

Incredible rap album. Loved the skits, loved the clear, colourful and story driven lyrics. Made me imagine a visual with some on the lines. Best sampling I’ve heard on a rap album. 100% will be revisiting this one. BANGER

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Feb 22 2026

Great vibes here. Frank sings in 1 maybe 2 songs. When the guitar and drums are as catchy as they are here, who needs vocals. Willie the Pimp followed by Son Of Mr. Green Genes blew my brain. There is a LOT of Frank Zappa to discover which is a little intimidating but if there is more like this, I’m in

Tommy by The Who
Feb 23 2026

Great album. Liked the mix of soft rock and some songs being a bit heavier. Didn’t like get the “story” on the album. The little I’ve heard of The Who (Qaudrophenia) was more riff heavy. This was less show and I few songs did sound rather similar

Arrival by ABBA
Feb 24 2026

Little mixed on this one. Other than the hits I already knew like Money, money, money or Fernando, nothing really grabbed me. Tiger was kinda catchy though. The mixing here also started to hurt my ears after the first couple of songs. Maybe I need another listen for it to grow on me

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Feb 25 2026

Off The Wall >>>>> Thriller What an amazing album. All killer and no filler. Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough might be the best album opener I’ve heard so far. Best it’s not just the incredible disco songs that are great. The more somber songs like She’s Out of My Life and I Can’t Help It are amazing too. I’ll be back to this one for years to come

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Feb 26 2026

Really nice vibes on this. Always been a bit daunted by getting into Bobs records and never knew where to start. I’m happy this was my first experience. Really catchy songs, great vocals and the harmonica backing up some songs is great variety. Looking forward to more

Feb 27 2026

Man this album has me confused and torn of how to rate it. I loved some of the sounds on this and can see how it was so influential on so many bands. However 43 songs spread over almost 75 minutes is just too much for me. If 20 minutes of filler could have been cut and the track list been 15 songs this would be getting a 5 out of 5. Hopefully another records have better pacing a longer songs with no guff In between

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Feb 28 2026

My second Depeche Mode album and it’s another great one. I didn’t enjoy it as much as Violator though. The synths here give the record a much darker feel than I was anticipating. Never Let Me Down Agian was my favourite and the Aggro Mix really lets the synths shine

Damaged by Black Flag
Mar 01 2026

That was crazy. Going to give that another spin on my next run. Should get me going at a quicker pace.

Strange Cargo III by William Orbit
Mar 02 2026

Really wierd album. A few great songs. If only the majority of the album was like these songs, it’ll be getting a higher rank. However I can’t see myself going back to this for a repeat listen

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Mar 03 2026

Ummmm. Been digesting this one for 24 hours before reviewing. I liked it but I think I need to be in a specific mood for it to work for me. I did like a few songs especially Olsen olsen. Would be interested in listening to more

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 04 2026

Fantasy album. Never been a fan of any Springsteen’s big hits. However this album has made me realise I’ve been missing out. Amazing voice and great guitars. Looking forward to more of Bruce

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens
Mar 05 2026

Nothing special here for me but did enjoy a few songs. Can’t see myself going back to this one

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Mar 06 2026

Very unique singing voice on Scott. The same as with Cat Steven’s though. Nothing that really grabbed me

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Mar 07 2026

Amazing rap record. Loved it. The storytelling, clear lyrics and infectious beats made this one of my favourite rap albums on the list so far. Wasn’t expecting a song with Nelly Furtado do be my favourite but Thin Line slaps. Great vibes here

Vanishing Point by Primal Scream
Mar 08 2026

Little bit mixed on this one. I actually preferred more of the instrumental tracks here rather than the songs in which Bobby is singing. I did love the song Kowalski with the history of the radio station. Will be back for another listen

The Sensual World by Kate Bush
Mar 09 2026

Having a hard time rating this one. On the one hand I really like some of the songs like Reaching Out and This Woman’s Work. It’s also unarguable that Kate Bush has an amazing voice. BUT three times I’ve listened to this and three times I’ve fallen asleep. And I’m fine with that if that’s the vibe of the album 🤷🏻‍♂️

Tapestry by Carole King
Mar 10 2026

Amazing album. This is the perfect album for a late night relaxing in bed. Carole’s voice is incredible and paired with acoustic guitars, flutes and pianos makes the perfect mix. If I was to give this another spin, I wouldn’t skip a song. It’s to late or a natural woman are my top 2 but it’s hard to pick just 1 favourite

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Mar 11 2026

Great album. Got a little bit lost in the middle but the first 3 songs and last 3 songs are fantastic. If the whole album had similar baselines and guitar throughout this would be another 5 out of 5.

Elastica by Elastica
Mar 12 2026

Loved this one. There is something about a roc band with a female singer that just makes the music sound better for some reason. Some amazing songs here Car Song, SOFT and especially Connection. Been stuck in my head ever since I listened. Excited to listen to more Elastica

Vauxhall And I by Morrissey
Mar 13 2026

Well, well, well. For such an awful and sad man these days, Morrissey does actually make good music without the Smiths. Very much enjoyed this. Great vibes on this. Speedway is a powerhouse of a closer which made me shout holy shit at the start. Never thought I’d say it but looking forward to more

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Mar 14 2026

Banger after banger after banger. Fantastic album. It’s a no skip for me. Guitar shredding never sounded better. I’ll never get bored of Sweet Child O’ Mine, Welcome to the Jungle and Paradise City. But the deep cuts like Nightrain and You’re Crazy are great too. Loved it

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Mar 15 2026

Lovely voice but insanely boring. All the songs sounded the same. Black Crow is the only song I liked

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Mar 16 2026

Really enjoyed this one. The three live songs added at the end of the album were a great addition with the extra riffs and solos. La Grange is an absolute classic and now I can add Jesus Just Left Chicago to the classic list too

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Mar 17 2026

About as close to perfect as you can get. The way Jeff can sing quietly and somber and then belt out a chorus within the same song. The pianos, guitars, drums and saxophones are all amazing and add so much to the album. Will forever be a favourite. Would rate higher if I could. Long remembered Jeff Buckley and Grace

Boston by Boston
Mar 18 2026

Fantastic sound on this. More than a feeling is an absolute classic and a great way to open the album. 37 minutes hasn’t gone by so fast in a long time. Will be listening to more Boston

Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Mar 19 2026

Not for me. Bit too experimental for my taste. Dropout Boogie lived up to its name and did like another couple of songs but I can’t see myself returning to this one

Tuesday Night Music Club by Sheryl Crow
Mar 20 2026

I don’t know if it’s because I was lying in bed chillaxing, or because Sheryl has such a lovely and distinctive voice. But this album was a very enjoyable time. Some slow sad songs like No One Said It Would Be Easy and some certified bangers like All I Wanna Do. Fair play Sheyl. I was unfamiliar with your game

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Mar 21 2026

Had to give this one a couple of listens to form an opinion which has been rare so far. I’ve come to the conclusion that this album is amazing. The chilled out songs here are really good. Neil’s voices works perfectly on songs like Round & Round. But his voices also sounds great on the more upbeat songs like the INCREDIBLE Down By The River which is my favourite from this album. The guitars solos throughout the song really make it a stand out on the album. VERY GOOD

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder
Mar 22 2026

I’m on a great run atm. So many great albums being thrown my way and this one is another banger. Wasn’t the biggest fan when I listened the first time but a second listen has firmly made this a 5 star for me. I loved 6 of the 10 songs and liked the rest. Stevie does slow emotional songs really well but the funky songs are where this album shines. Boogie on Reggae woman was the highlight for me

Mar 23 2026

Standard Queen album And that standard is amazing. Never listened to this before unlike Queen 2, Night at the opera, Day at the races and News of the World which I love. What a way to start an album with Brighton Rock. OMG. Killer Queen also kicks arse and Flick of the wrist is amazing too. More Queen records I haven’t heard please

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Mar 24 2026

Some great driving beats with saxophone, trumpet and piano working well together but nothing revolutionary. I liked it but probably won’t be back

Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera
Mar 25 2026

Don’t really know how to rate this one. Thought the first half was kinda boring apart from Ain’t no other man. But the second half once “the curtain had risen” was really fun. Shame the whole album wasn’t more like the second half

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Mar 27 2026

WHAT AN ALBUM. Loved it. From the glitchy start leading into Mr. Self Destruct, the double punch of Closer and Ruiner and the beautiful ending run of Repile, The title track and hurt. I know that the song is now synonymous with Johnny Cash but I think I like this version better. 65 minutes long and every second is worth it. 100% BANGER

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Mar 28 2026

What can I possible add to the discussion surrounding this album that hasn’t already been said before? An incredible experience. One my first listen I wasn’t that impressed. However now songs I didn’t rate like Wesley’s Theory and Alright have become favourites. The last 5 songs from complexion to Mortal Man are perfect. Even with half of Mortal Man being a conversation between father and son. Amazing music, storytelling and politics. And some say GKMC is on par maybe better than this. I CANT WAIT FOR THAT

No Other by Gene Clark
Mar 29 2026

Not really my type of music but this surprised me. Great vibes here. Lovely singing with some good lyrics. The guitar solos that are sprinkled throughout the album are also fantastic. Getting some Pink Floyd vibes on certain songs. No other, Strengh of Strings, From a silver phial and Some misunderstanding are all bangers. Great run of song in the middle of the album

Mar 30 2026

I liked the music but didn’t like the vocals. I know it’s punk music and the singing is secondary to the music but it just put me off. Let’s Lynch the landlord was great and Viva Las Vegas really surprised me

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Mar 31 2026

FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! Right from the start with Zero this album is amazing. Heads Will Rolls is so catchy even though I prefer the remixed version more. So may other catchy songs here like Skeletons, Dull Life and Dragon Queen. The guitars and drumming go so well with the female singers soft voice. Easy 5 star. Will be on my highlights at the end of the year

Apr 01 2026

Really hard to rate this one after a couple of listens. Feels like an album that will definitely grow on me over time. Love the sound on here. The electronic vibe really work on certain songs. Come Together and Electricity were the two stand out songs for me. However I do think there are a few filler songs too. Trim a few off this and it would be getting a higher rating

Ys by Joanna Newsom
Apr 02 2026

This didn’t do much for me. I can appreciate Joanna’s voice, her skill at and pianist and her harp playing. However that doesn’t mean I want to revisit this any time soon.

Fred Neil by Fred Neil
Apr 03 2026

I think this is the first album from the 60s that’s really connected with me. Amazing voice on Fred and some of the harmonica solos in the tracks really hit the spot. I’ve got a secret and Everybody’s talking are favourites here. I’ll be back to this one

Parklife by Blur
Apr 04 2026

Really good Brit pop record. Loved the first 4 songs and then there was a little lull before another 4 bangers. Cut some of the fluff songs and this would be a 5 start for me. 16 songs is way to many. That’s my only criticism

British Steel by Judas Priest
Apr 05 2026

Amazing album for driving. Did pick up a bit of speed while Rapid Fire, Metal Gods and Breaking the Law were playing. Great drumming driving the whole record and the singing was amazing too

Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits
Apr 06 2026

I’m sorry but the voice just doesn’t do anything for me and the style of singing made me laugh out load at the opening song. Didn’t like any song on this and I won’t be back

Live At The Regal by B.B. King
Apr 07 2026

Didn’t know the blues could sound so good. The screaming guitar in this paired with B.B’s voice is so good. Sweet Little Angel was my favourite here. Will be returning to this one for certain

Aha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon
Apr 08 2026

I’m really confused with this one. I know Kingd of Leon because of Sex on Fire and Use Somebody and just assumed they were “two hit wonders” and had no good albums. How wrong I was. I love this. I love the singers voice. I love the guitars all over this and love most of the 13 songs. ❤️

The Undertones by The Undertones
Apr 09 2026

Call me a basic bitch if you want but I loved everything on this album. It might be basic and I don’t use that as an insult. The driving drumming and guitars compliment Feargal Sharkie perfectly. I can imagine myself rocking out to this one in the car, on a run and in work. One of the easiest 5’s I’ve given

Dirty by Sonic Youth
Apr 10 2026

Wasn’t a big fan of the first Sonic Youth album I tried, Sister. When I saw this was 58 minutes long I groaned. However I was pleasantly surprised. This is a great rock album. It did help that I was walking while listening, which I think made me go faster. Highlights for me were Sugar Kane and On The Strip. Love the album cover too

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Apr 11 2026

Great start and great end. But the middle didn’t grab me once. I know this is a classic but I’m not going to lose sleep over not liking it. Sonic Youth surprised me after a mid intro. Looking forward to more

The Stooges by The Stooges
Apr 12 2026

WOOOOOW. What a kickass, short and sweet, amazing rock album. Everything was incredible. The electric guitar is played like it’s actually electrified. Not quite a no skip for me as We Will Fall doesn’t do it for me. But everything else is just perfect. More Stooges please

Tellin’ Stories by The Charlatans
Apr 13 2026

Very similar to Oasis. But on some of the song here that’s not a criticism. Some catchy tracks like North Country Boy and One to Another. Will be back for more listens

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
Apr 14 2026

Loved the vibes here. Not my usual go to style of music but had a lot of fun listening to this. I’d be interested to listen to this on a walk or run

Rejoicing In The Hands by Devendra Banhart
Apr 15 2026

Only liked a couple of songs here. Which is a shame on a 45 minute long album. I did like the singing and acoustic guitar but it got old quick. This is the way and This Beard is for Siobhan were the highlights

Closer by Joy Division
Apr 16 2026

I just don’t get why this is so loved. Only liked Isolation. The vocals are terrible and I don’t want to listen to it again

Antichrist Superstar by Marilyn Manson
Apr 17 2026

Loved the first 5 songs. Wasn’t expecting Marilyn to sound so good. Great guitar sounds too. After the first 5 songs though the album didn’t really keep me hooked until 1996 which was a banger. I think if this was trimmed down to 40 minutes instead of 70 I would like it a lot more

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Apr 18 2026

Loved the vibes on this. Joan’s singing over some of the funkiest baselines is pure “chefs kiss”. I want to know who did the drumming on this too because some of fills are incredible. Highlight of the album was Tall in The Sadle. Amazing closer to a fun and catchy album.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
Apr 20 2026

Great start to the record with Rikki Don’t Lose That Number and Night by Night. Everyone after that sort of sounds the same and I got a little bored. Nothing special but certainly not the worst thing I’ve heard

Different Class by Pulp
Apr 21 2026

Fantastic!!! This is one of the easiest 5 stars I’ve given. Jarvis’ has an amazing voice. I love the way he tells and builds a story in my head. I can literally imagine the girl from Common People and Deborah from Disco 2000. This will be in rotation for a long time and would love to get a physical version

Apr 22 2026

I am on a very good run at the moment. Another great album. What else can I say about Aretha’s voice that hasn’t already been said. It is like butter. So smooth and powerful and a joy to listen too. Favourites here were Respect and Dr. Feelgood

Let England Shake by PJ Harvey
Apr 23 2026

As a Welshman it’s ingrained in me to dislike the English. I don’t HATE our neighbour but I wouldn’t say I’m a fan. This album may have shifted my view of the England. That’s the biggest compliment I can give this propaganda. Really good and I want to listen to more PJ. The Colour of the Earth was my favourite

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer
Apr 24 2026

I don’t care if this wasn’t the “invention” of heavy metal and Sabbath got there first. And I don’t care if this is like Hendrix guitar playing, I thought it was amazing. Loved every song and won’t be skipping any songs on repeat listens

Nevermind by Nirvana
Apr 25 2026

5 stars. All bangers Long Live Nirvana. RIP Kurt

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth
Apr 26 2026

Another Sonic Yourh. My 3rd now in 3 months. Little indifference about this one compared to Dirty. The first 6 songs are all amazing and a great first half of the record. The following 8 just don’t hit me the same way unfortunately.

Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers
Apr 27 2026

Perfect. One of my favourite dance albums of all time. Up there with Justice, Daft Punk and The Prodigy Favourite songs were all of them

Garbage by Garbage
Apr 28 2026

A few good songs on this but not the best rock record I’ve had in the list. I did like Queer, Not my Idea and Stupid Girl is my favourite on the album

Younger Than Yesterday by The Byrds
Apr 29 2026

Didn’t enjoy this one. Very boring imo. I only really liked Have You Seen My Face and My Back Pages which for an album with 17 songs is not great

Rapture by Anita Baker
Apr 30 2026

Wow. This made me want to try and find love again. Anita’s voice is amazing and the funky music she is singing over makes this album stand out not just as a beautiful album about love, but a fun, sexy and introspective one. Will 100% be back here

Ocean Rain by Echo And The Bunnymen
May 01 2026

Was feeling a little underwhelmed after my first listen of this. So i decided to give it another spin. It was much better the second time around. The first couple of songs don’t really do it for me. When the album reaches The Yo Yo Man, my enjoyment of it increases greatly and I loved the second half

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
May 02 2026

I think this might have one of the greatest covers of all time that I’d never heard before. I heard it through the grapevine originally by Marvin Gaye is a timeless classic. Who knew that putting bluesy guitar with it would elevate the song to a different level. Chefs kiss. The rest of the album is pretty good too but had to get my thoughts out about grapevine

One World by John Martyn
May 03 2026

Some really cool and different songs on here and while John’s voice is definitely unique, I can’t see myself coming back to this very often

The Wall by Pink Floyd
May 05 2026

WOW. What a story!! The storytelling on this album blew me away. In the Flesh? is a great way to start the album leading into the iconic Another Brick in the Wall. Then they hit you with Mother. Jesus Christ what a beautiful and heartbreaking song. The second half of the album has Comfortably Numb on it which is one of the greatest songs ever made imo. Then In the Flesh returns for another brillant song and the ending of Pinks story on the trail and Outside the Wall perfectly end the album. 10/10 5 Stars

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
May 06 2026

Didn’t really do it for me. Apart from Moving on Up, Loaded and Damaged. Heard so many good things about this album and I was unfortunately left disappointed

In The Wee Small Hours by Frank Sinatra
May 07 2026

I struggled with this one because I know Frank Sinatra is one of the best singers to have ever lived, but this just doesn’t do it for me unfortunately

May 08 2026

I feel similar to this as I did with Frank Sinatra. Maybe it’s just not for me or I need some more listens to get Bob Dylan

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
May 09 2026

Some of my favourite bands are female lead like Blondie, Amyl and the Sniffers and The Beaches. You can add The Go-Go’s to that list. Great riffs, catchy lyrics and they’re a tight sounding band. 35 minutes flew by

I See You by The xx
May 10 2026

Never got around to this one before. I love the debut by The xx and was expecting to enjoy this. Unfortunately it didn’t hit me on my first listen. I’m very happy I gave it another go. Dangerous, Lips and Replica were great but On Hold blew me away. Amazing album. For sure I’ll be looking for vinyl

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash
May 11 2026

So much fun. Catchy songs. Johnny is hilarious. The prisoners booing the guards and the warden at the end. Fantastic listen

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
May 12 2026

I’m a strong believer in not needed legible lyrics to make great music. A think this proves my beliefs. The music is perfect. Great for a run and great for falling asleep too. Don’t even need to understand the lyrics to get the vibes

Paris 1919 by John Cale
May 13 2026

I’ve obviously heard of John Cale being a Welsh Charli XCX fan but never heard any of his music. I did know that his solo work can be a little avant-guard so this one intimidated me a bit but I really enjoyed it and was very accessible. Loved John’s voice. Half Past France and Paris 1919 are very catchy. Macbeth and Hanky Panky Nohow were just lovely More please

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
May 14 2026

If I had to describe this album in one word it would be. Twang Very fun album. Great guitar solos and catchy drumming. Little bit long for me. If it was trimmed down by 20 minutes it would be getting a 5

Parallel Lines by Blondie
May 15 2026

One of the easiest 5’s I’ve given so far. Debbie is sounding fire on every song. Speaking of the songs, there isn’t one here that isn’t catchy, danceable and wonderfully performed by the band. It certainly has me Hanging on the Telephone

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
May 16 2026

If this was a ranking of albums to get me to sleep this would be the highest rating I could give. But it ain’t. I can appreciate the playing but the pieces are boring

Pyromania by Def Leppard
May 17 2026

A solid rock record but nothing revolutionary. I like the opening 2 songs and rock of ages was a banger but I felt myself drifting off with other songs. Wouldn’t be against more Def Leppard but won’t be back to this very often

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
May 18 2026

Been wanting to get into Jimi for a while. I really enjoyed the more electric guitary songs than the slower ones. Voodoo Chile and All along the Watchtower are worth a spin all on their own. However with a lot of albums I’ve listened to that are over 60 minutes long, a think some fat could have been trimmed.

Queens of the Stone Age by Queens Of The Stone Age
May 20 2026

Love QOTSA but didn’t love this. Just liked it a lot. Regular John was a great start and the final two songs were a great end. The middle of the album was fairly forgettable and would rather listen to any other QOTSA album

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
May 21 2026

Another boring Joni Mitchell album but slightly better than Hejira. Raised by Robbery actually gave me some hope that she has good songs. No more though apart from Blue

I Against I by Bad Brains
May 22 2026

Very wierd but no in a good way. Strange singing voice over some ok guitar rhythms. Won’t be returning to this one anytime soon

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
May 23 2026

Perfect pop album. Almost every song is a banger. The sound of the synch work on this are immaculate. Looking to buy and will be listening again for sure

All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot
May 24 2026

Didn’t know what to expect with Slipknot. Was expecting a load of screaming and to hate this album. However it left me pleasantly surprised. Not only did I like the music but the singing was really good too. A little long and same songs were a bit similar but overall I good album Helps that I was walking and went quicker than I have in months

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
May 25 2026

Amazing vibes. My first Reggae album on the list certainly didn’t disappoint. Bob’s butter voice mixed with the bluesy and soulful bass is perfect. The trumpets, saxophones and harmonicas on some songs add so much to the songs. Really liked No Woman, No Cry. Natty Dread and Revolution

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
May 26 2026

I’ve been getting some very good albums recently. An easy 5 star. Every song is amazing. How an album so good can be made when the band where all falling out with each other and battling drugs blows my tiny mind

Rocks by Aerosmith
May 27 2026

A solid rock record but nothing special. I like a few songs but I won’t be revisiting this any time soon

On The Beach by Neil Young
May 28 2026

Another great Neil Young album. I didn’t enjoy it as much as the previous album I listened to which I have a 5. The vibes were great, great guitars and Neil’s singing is lovely. Revolution Blues was my favourite here

May 29 2026

Insanely boring. Not sure I’d play this in the airport but I’d play it on the plane to get me some sleep

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
May 30 2026

SO MUCH FUN. It’s funky, fun and full of energy. Special mention for Play in the Sunshine, Hot Thing and I Could Never Take The Place of your Man. By far my favourites. Also loved the sitar on The Cross. I’ve listened to 2 Prince albums now and his music is amazing. Who knew? Trim out some of the less interesting songs and this would be a 5. It’s still a strong 4 though

Rubber Soul by Beatles
Jun 01 2026

LOVE LOVE LOVE One of, if not my favourite Beatles album. It’s close between Abbey Road, Sgt Peppers and this. I’m looking through you and In my life have a special place in my heart. RIP DAD X

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
Jun 02 2026

The best Smiths album I’ve listened to so far on this journey of discovery. Every song is catchy, even Frankly, mister Shankly had me humming along. My only problem with the Smiths is whatever Morrissey sings I just can’t relate to him because he’s so awful. My favourites were Bigmouth Strikes Again and There is a Light

Smile by Brian Wilson
Jun 03 2026

The most whimsical album I’ve ever listened to

Stripped by Christina Aguilera
Jun 04 2026

I enjoyed parts of this album. Beautiful, Dirty and Fighter are all great songs. However, how an album can start off so fiery with Can’t Hold Us Down and then repeat the same ballad about love for at least 10 songs is criminal. This album could be 30 minutes with 6 songs on it. So much filler, as with the previous Christina album I listened to.

Dry by PJ Harvey
Jun 05 2026

My second PJ after Let England Shake and the vibes on this one are very different. Great bass and guitars throughout and the vocals are fantastic. Lots of highlights including O Stella, Dress and my favourite Sheela-na-gig. MORE PJ PLEASE

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Jun 06 2026

Sabbath nail it again. It’s amazing, perfect, a no skipper and rocks like fuck. Ozzy and the band sound different than previous albums, yet still unmistakably Sabbath

Jun 07 2026

This one is going to need some more listens. But my initial thoughts are how can somebody come up with these sounds in 1992? This sounds so futuristic. I can’t wrap my brain around how someone made this

Headquarters by The Monkees
Jun 08 2026

A few little ditties an enjoyed and liked hearing the bands banter with each other on some of the interludes. Peter’s Gunn Gun was my favourite. Shout out to Zilch for being original and like nothing I’ve heard before

1984 by Van Halen
Jun 09 2026

Kicks ass for 33 minutes. Not a song I didn’t like. No nonsense rock and roll baby

Jun 10 2026

Some lovely music on this. Just not a fan of the vocals. The vocalist just doesn’t match the vibe of the music. Plus it has one of the ugliest album covers I’ve ever seen

Architecture And Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Jun 11 2026

A few great songs such as She’s Leaving, Georgia and Extended Souvenir. But on an album that’s an hour long it’s got a lot of filler imo. Can’t see myself coming back

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Jun 12 2026

A little conflicted with my feelings here. On the one hand I can appreciate how game changing this must have been in 1976. It still sounds spacey and futuristic now. However I found the first half really boring. It wasn’t until part 4 that I started to enjoy myself. Will need further listens to appreciate more I suspect.

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
Jun 13 2026

Loved some songs, another’s didn’t grab me at all. Dusty has a phenomenal voice and I can’t believe one of the songs on here wasn’t used as a James Bond theme The Windmills of your mind was my favourite

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Jun 14 2026

Springsteen has always been seen by me as “Dad Rock” I would like to say I’m an idiot. This album is amazing. Every song is a banger. Especially the 10 minute epic Jungleland. Bruce’s rough singing works so well with the guitars and pianos. But the stand out instrument is the sexy saxophone that pops up on a few songs to play a eargasm inducing solo and take them from great to incredible. I will be back soon and often and can’t wait for more Springsteen. GET THIS IN MY VINYL COLLECTION NOW!!

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Jun 15 2026

A couple of songs I liked such as All the Way from Memphis until the end of the track where everything is layered together and it sounds horrible. Violence was a good song but after that I just wanted the album to be over. Not great

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Jun 16 2026

Really lovely vibes here. No much of a soul fan but this exceeded my expectations. If I’m ever in need of a fun record when I’m feeling down this could be the one

Jun 17 2026

Wow. Sam Cooke knows how to work a crowd and have a good time. It sounded like one hell of a night.

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
Jun 18 2026

One of my favourite bands with an album I haven’t listened to in years. I usually listen to Icky Thump and Elephant when I’m need some White in my life. This is going to get a lot more rotation from now on. Amazing album with kick ass songs throughout. The 40 minutes flew be and I instantly pressed the reply button for another run through. Long live Jack, Meg and the White Stripes

Jun 19 2026

Best Queen Album Bohemian Rhapsody, Death On Two Legs and You’re My Best Friend are all Queen classics. Rhapsody is arguably the greatest song ever written. But what also impressed me Roger Taylor, John Deacon and Brian May’s songs on here. I’m in Love with my car and ‘39 are also amazing. But You’re My Best Friend might be my favourite on the album. The theatrically packed intro Seaside Rendezvous and Good Company work perfectly too. This album can do no wrong. Not a skip on the record and I will be back forever

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
Jun 20 2026

Bit of a weird album but I liked most of it. Maybe after he’s gone and Beachwood park were highlights.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Jun 21 2026

I liked half of the album. The other half wasn’t bad but very sluggish and brooding which isn’t really my vibe. The Wizzard, N.I.B. & Evil Woman were incredible. Warning really confused me. Some shredding guitar but felt a little disjointed. A bit mixed on this one

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Jun 22 2026

The music here is great. Groovy, funky and fun. No need for lyrics when the music is this good. Track 2 & 4 are a bit of a let down and track 4 ends abruptly. Some good times had here but didn’t blow me away

Jun 23 2026

This has left me a little deflated. Not because of the album but because of the reputation this album has. I’ve seen and been told this is one of the greatest live albums of all time. But it really didn’t do much for me. I loved The Man Who Stole The Earth but I like Nirvana when they’re rocking.

Jun 24 2026

Great sound on here. Excellent drums and guitar throughout. All 6 songs rock, Glad and Freedom Rider are great. Every Mother’s Son is my favourite with the keyboard, guitar, piano and flute working together to make this an excellent closer

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Jun 25 2026

Fall asleep music. I had high hopes after the opening song, Heaps of Sheeps. But after that there wasn’t much to like another than Blues in Bob Minor

Let It Be by The Replacements
Jun 26 2026

Great punk rock album. I’ll be back to this one. Nothing revolutionary but I had a fun time. Poor Tommy getting his tonsils out made me laugh out loud. We’re Coming Out was my favourite

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads
Jun 27 2026

I know it’s great but I just can’t explain why.

Debut by Björk
Jun 28 2026

Wow. What a surprise! I’ve listen to homogenic and Vespertine which I wasn’t a fan of and my hopes were not high for more Björk. This is great. Her vocals are amazing with some rock music instrumentation which again surprised me. Didn’t love everything here and thought the second half dragged on a little

Jul 01 2026

I lot to like for me here. The music is great in parts but does become repetitive after a while. The flow MC Solaar has a very impressive and the lack of English lyrics didn’t bother me at all. Quartier nord and Regga Jam were 2 stand outs for me

Ingenue by k.d. lang
Jul 02 2026

Great voice on k.d and a few songs here that I liked. But it got very repetitive very quickly

Butterfly by Mariah Carey
Jul 03 2026

Very similar to Christina’s previous albums I’ve listened to. Great voice and some good songs but nothing spectacular. Started to drag on by the end

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
Jul 04 2026

This is amazing. Heard great things about Blonde but not heard as much praising this album. So many bangers on this. Pyramids alone is worth a spin. Thinking About You, Sweet Life and Pink Matter are personal favourites. I love the little intro with the PS2 music

Jul 05 2026

Solid rock record. I feel like I’m writing a lot of the same things for these types of albums. A few good songs but doesn’t really grab me for a full album experience

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Jul 06 2026

Every song is a banger No skips 5 stars. Next

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Jul 07 2026

I love letting the Led out. The riffs on this album are so catchy. Whole Lot of Love is the song most people have heard. But The Lemon Song, Heartbreaker and Ramble On are better imo. The drum solo on Moby Dick was a highlight of the whole album for me too. It’s not quite my favourite as that’s the debut but it’s very close. I will 100% be back and listening to this for years to come.

Aug 08 2026

One of the best albums I’ve ever listened to. Every song is iconic but my favourite would be Time. The lyrics about death and time passing by are crushing but beautiful. I think almost everyone can relate to this song. Money is another amazing highlight on the album with its strange time signature and unique sound effects on the intro to the song. Someone asked me what’s the best 3 song run on here. Every time I listen I have a different answer. One day it’s Time, Gig and Money. Another days it’s Any colour you like, Brain Damage and Eclipse. One thing the question did confirm for me is that there is no wrong answer because every song is perfect and so is this masterpiece of an album.

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