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3.73
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1
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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Coles Corner
Richard Hawley
5 3.03 +1.97
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
5 3.2 +1.8
The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
5 3.33 +1.67
Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
5 3.33 +1.67
Siembra
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
5 3.33 +1.67
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
5 3.34 +1.66
This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
5 3.36 +1.64
Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
5 3.39 +1.61
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
5 3.39 +1.61
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
5 3.4 +1.6

You Love Less Than Most

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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
2 3.67 -1.67
Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
2 3.37 -1.37
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
2 3.34 -1.34
Henry's Dream
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2 3.09 -1.09
The Rise & Fall
Madness
2 3.04 -1.04

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Pink Floyd 2 5
AC/DC 2 5

5-Star Albums (33)

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Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys

What a masterpiece, I can't believe that I hadn't listened to the whole thing before now. 2 songs added to playlist.

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar

I'm not a big hip hop/rap fan but i did enjoy this album. Down to 4, because not my thing

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Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Jan 14 2026

Virtual band where the songs are better with the video. Midspeed extrication-pop that probably had more relevance and angst in early 2000s

Abraxas by Santana
Jan 15 2026

Psychedelic Latin rock with amazing guitar, mostly instrumental. 1.5 songs made a playlist

The Yes Album by Yes
Jan 16 2026

British Styx. Blending to melodic rock with jazz, acoustic, funk … 1 song added to playlist.

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young
Jan 19 2026

Country folk rock with a few songs I remember as my favorites of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. 1.5 songs made my playlist.

Electric Warrior by T. Rex
Jan 20 2026

Listened to 2003 remastered edition. Electric glam rock giving off Bowie vibes. 1 song added to playlist.

Brothers by The Black Keys
Jan 21 2026

Alternative rock. Best Black Keys album. Probably should be at least a 4, but not my genre, so downgraded to 3. 1 song to playlist for now. Will likely be one of the first bumped when listening to gets full.

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jan 22 2026

THE Smashing Pumpkins album, but too long. Listened to 2012 remastered with good sound. 93 songs almost 6 hours long. If I didn’t feel Mellon Collie before I did after. 2 songs made playlist, because love is a vampire.

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
Jan 23 2026

First I’ve heard of this band. I liked the album a lot. Mostly upbeat and more 90s Britpop than alternative rock. Wonder why it didn’t catch on in US. 2 songs added to playlist. Only reason 4 instead of 5 for me is it isn’t a classic for me.

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
Jan 26 2026

I enjoyed, but not sure why this is a must listen too. Good reminder of the white stripes. Added a song to my playlist

Mothership Connection by Parliament
Jan 27 2026

Great upbeat funk album. I had heard many of the songs, but never listened to it as a whole. Reminds me of several iconic party songs. 2 songs added to playlist and there was only 7 songs.

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Jan 28 2026

Hard to get into for me. Good music, but I didn’t understand most of the words. Nothing added to my playlist.

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
Jan 29 2026

No my thing, but catchy in a weird way. Very sleepy and depressing. Question why this is a must listen to album and so critically acclaimed. No songs added to playlist.

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Jan 30 2026

Classic artist and songwriter. Her voice, her lyrics, her harmonies and melodies - all beautiful. 1 song added to playlist.

Parallel Lines by Blondie
Feb 02 2026

Debbie Harry, the legend! Blondie is cited so often as an '80s staple that I didn't realize they began making music in the '70s. This sounds a lot more rock-oriented than I expected, it makes me wish we'd get some other, older Blondie records on the list. 2 songs ad d to playlist.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Feb 03 2026

I enjoyed it. Don’t agree White Stripe deserves 2 albums in top 1000. I’d pick this one over Get behind me Satan. Probably suffered in rating by being second White Stripe album in 2 weeks. Added a song to my playlist.

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
Feb 04 2026

King Louie. Tell you man cub, irresistible and infectious swing. Learned about social significance, because showed up on my list. 3 songs added to playlist.

The Rise & Fall by Madness
Feb 05 2026

Just ok. Our House, obviously a terrific song. The rest of it? What am I even listening to. 0 songs added to playlist

Feb 06 2026

Nothing wrong with it but just meh. Very doesn’t belong on a must listen to list. 0 songs added to playlist

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Feb 09 2026

I’m a heavy metal and crooners fan. This album is first Black Sabbath and first heavy metal album. 3 of 5 songs added to playlist and album added to my library.

All Directions by The Temptations
Feb 10 2026

Such a great album. Funky classic soul. 2 songs added to playlist

Diamond Life by Sade
Feb 11 2026

Beautiful. So much soul with a unique take on soulful jazz vocals. 1 song added to playlist.

Sincere by Mj Cole
Feb 12 2026

Not special. Generic. Okay for background music, especially at over 2 hours. 0 songs added to playlist.

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Feb 13 2026

Sultans of Swing is fantastic and the rest are good.

Horses by Patti Smith
Feb 16 2026

An album that I’m SUPPOSE to love, but I don't. I appreciate Patti Smith and her lyrics and voice and that she was groundbreaking in the punk scene, so I feel like I must give it a 3, but all I really want to hear from her is Because the Night and Dancing Barefoot.

Water From An Ancient Well by Abdullah Ibrahim
Feb 18 2026

Good, but no great jazzed. I enjoyed, but not sure why it is top 1000. Good as background music. 0 songs added to playlist.

Feb 19 2026

Never heard of it. Wiki says “single continuous composition—partially written as a ballet—divided into four tracks and six movements.” I’m excited to listen. It did not disappoint. I want a lounge with a martini to listen to this album. 0 songs added to playlist as it should be listed to all together.

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
Feb 20 2026

Nothing wrong with this album, but I don’t understand why this album should be considered an album to which you have to listen. 0 songs added to playlist.

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys
Feb 23 2026

What a masterpiece, I can't believe that I hadn't listened to the whole thing before now. 2 songs added to playlist.

Document by R.E.M.
Feb 24 2026

Classic, good reminder of an album I once enjoyed that somehow got lost. Timeless songwriting and production value that still holds up. Still dropping to a 4, because of personal preference. 1 song made it to a playlist.

Feb 25 2026

I get this was an influential band, and their last. It is important historically, but not a great album. Maybe top 1000 album to know about, but not that has to be heard. 0 songs added to playlist.

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Feb 26 2026

First album produced by Quincy Jones. The album features songwriting contributions from Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Rod Temperton, Tom Bahler, and David Foster, alongside three tracks penned by Jackson himself. Again more historically important than must be heard. There are better more iconic albums by Michael. 2 songs added to playlist.

Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy
Feb 27 2026

Great album with many songs I liked. Prefer live music. This album also matches my preferences. Hard rock, crooners, and most recently country are my top three genres. Rock guitar and great hooks. 2 songs added to playlist.

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Mar 02 2026

Ziggy goes to America and has a mental break down. Again more historically important than must be heard. Ziggy Stardust is the must be heard album. 1 song added to playlist.

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Mar 03 2026

I don’t think there is any single album I think of when I think of Ray. However, this album was great from start to finish. A mixture of big band and piano ballads. 2 songs added to playlist

Behaviour by Pet Shop Boys
Mar 04 2026

Good example of synth pop, but nothing special. No idea why this album would be must listen to music. 0 songs added to playlist.

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio
Mar 05 2026

The album is routinely ranked as one of the best live jazz recordings of all time and I understand why. Never listened to the whole album. I want a comfy lounge chair and a martini. I prefer a crooner/singer with my jazz. 0 songs added to playlist.

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Mar 06 2026

Great southern rock album. Another nice reminder to return to what I use to listen. 1 song added to playlist.

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Mar 09 2026

Incredible rap album. Loved the skits, loved the clear, colourful and story driven lyrics. Some of the lines painted pics. Was fun to listen to as a full album and get the full story. 1 song added to playlist.

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Mar 10 2026

A good day when a Neil Young album with Crazy Horse backing him up is selected. Many classics on here, but I’d pick and choose those songs when in the mood, not listen to the whole album. 1 song added to playlist.

Pornography by The Cure
Mar 11 2026

Depressing goth rock. It does set and keep that mood. Another album more historically important than must listen. Not my style and too depressing lower the grade. 0 songs added to playlist

Peter Gabriel 3 by Peter Gabriel
Mar 12 2026

At the start I was disappointed. I wanted to like this more than I actually did and remember liking it more. Then it got better, but not great. I don’t think I ever listened to the whole album before. It is not the Gabriel album I would have chosen. 0 songs added to playlist.

Mar 13 2026

Spoken word/sung jazz style brings the feel of a small jazz club to life. Relaxing and hilarious, Tom Waits nails his characterization. Would have loved to hear the recording with those in the audience. 0 songs added to playlist, but added album to favorites. It should be listened to as an album.

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos
Mar 16 2026

Southern blues rock with some great dueling guitar 🎸, giving yacht rock vibes. Makes me want to sit back, tap my foot, and chill. 1 song added to playlist.

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Mar 17 2026

Been a long while, since I had listened to this album. It is rare that I am in the mood to take this trip. Melancholic rock with a sad message almost at the angry stage of grief. Classic album by a classic band that takes you on a journey of how they felt. 0 songs added to playlist. Should be listened to as an album.

Young Americans by David Bowie
Mar 18 2026

Another album with more historic significance than must listen. “Bowie biographers have considered it one of his most influential records, mainly noting him as among the first white musicians of the era to overtly engage with black musical styles.” It is still Bowie, but Fame and possibly Young Americans hit me today. 1.5 songs added to playlist.

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Mar 19 2026

Why is this on the list? Is it suppose to be a joke like Weird Al or something else from Dr Demento? Over the top, theatrical Brit pop that I thought was trying to be funny, but wasn’t. 0 songs added to playlist. Gets one extra star for not being unlistenable.

Mar 20 2026

Best Ice T album. Not a big rap fan so downgraded rating. Still enjoyed listening and understand why it is on the list. 0 songs added to playlist.

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Mar 23 2026

Never listened to it as an album. I looked at it as the lesser follow-up album to Kid A. Loved On Life in a Glasshouse with Humphrey Lyttleton. 1 song added to playlist.

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Mar 24 2026

A little bit of Smiths how’s a long way and this is already the second album recommended. Seems more of a hodge podge of songs than an album that needs to be heard. 0 songs added to playlist.

Mar 25 2026

It's country, turned into pop, jazz, soul, big band, … before it was cool to do it: Rawhide! Love it, but oddly hard to find so I could listen to it. Can’t add to playlist, but very happy I was reminded of it.

Wild Gift by X
Mar 26 2026

Had not listened to the album. Had heard of X and listened to some of the songs. Catchy punk rock infused with other styles. I enjoyed the switching singers and change of style between songs. 1 song added to playlist

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council
Mar 27 2026

New to me. Enjoyed as background music, especially the variety. Would not have guessed this was an album and not sure why it is. Also not sure why it is in the top 1000. 0 songs added to playlist.

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Mar 30 2026

Have listened to songs before, but new as an album to me. I didn't realize how much of this was written by Bowie. Not quite as good as The Idiot. 0 songs added to playlist but thoroughly enjoyed.

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
Mar 31 2026

Classic. Upbeat, infectious, feel good, pop-rock that has stood the test of time. 0 songs added to playlist but favorites the album.

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Apr 01 2026

Great example of 90s alt-rock. Not sure if it is their best version, historically important, or deserves a place on the list. Enjoyed it even though it is not my preferred style. 0 songs added to playlist.

Being There by Wilco
Apr 02 2026

First time listening to album. First time I remember listening to Wilco at all. Some good songs, but album is a little too long. While I enjoyed in general No idea why it is a must listen.l, but not bad. 0 songs

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie
Apr 03 2026

First time listening to the album and band. Hard alternative electric rock that I enjoyed. I would not put on my top 1000. 1 song secretly added to my playlist.

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Apr 06 2026

Grandiose indie rock. First full listen to any Arcade Fire album before. I quite liked it and get why it should be heard. Good energy and vibe throughout.

Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder
Apr 07 2026

Great album! A must have on the list and a must listen. Favorites the whole album

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Apr 08 2026

Great salsa album. Only flaw is my inability to speak Spanish.

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Apr 09 2026

Weird album, very psychedelic and different for 70’s pop/rock. 3/5 because I can appreciate the originality but probably won’t listen again.

Debut by Björk
Apr 10 2026
At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Apr 13 2026

Live Jazz. Performed by a legend. An iconic location. Check! Check! Check! Could it get better? Yes! I’m sitting poolside with the love of my life of over 20+ years and she is going to get me a beer.

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Apr 14 2026
Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu
Apr 23 2026

Never heard of album or band before. More historically significant than must listen. Not one of my preferred styles either. The siren start to Super Unison made me look at my phone to see if this was a test or real emergency. 0 songs added to playlist.

Caetano Veloso by Caetano Veloso
Apr 24 2026

My short coming, but not being able to understand the lyrics lowers it for me. Additionally, too psychedelic & artistic for me. 0 songs added to playlist.

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Apr 27 2026

Yes!!! Thanks for sending on a Friday. Classic album by classic band. Had been a while since I listened to album as a whole.

The College Dropout by Kanye West
Apr 28 2026

I had never listened to a Kanye West album before. I really only knew him as the buffoon who married a Kardashian. This album is good. I am not a rap fan, so downgraded to 4.

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Apr 29 2026

Great album. Thanks list for the reminder. Reintroduced to Southern Swamp Rocks. One of the 13 CDs I got for a penny.

Back In Black by AC/DC
May 01 2026

Great band. Great album. First album I ever purchased. Already favorited in my library.

Achtung Baby by U2
May 04 2026

U2 2.0. This is not War. Now I prefer 80’s U2, but back in the 90’s I was ready for this change. Still a good album by a great band. Downgraded to 4, because more historically important than awesome album.

Marquee Moon by Television
May 05 2026

First time I’m hearing band and album. Not really my genre then or now. Glad I was I introduced, but it is not something I’ll go back to. 0 songs added to playlist.

With The Beatles by Beatles
May 06 2026

Beatles album 2. Not there best. Half the album are covers. It is still the Beatles. I am not a huge fan of the Beatles and this album contains none my favorite songs, so downgraded to 4. 0songs added to playlist.

May 07 2026

First and last time listening to the album as a whole. Not my thing personally. I can see why it's was influential, but more historically important than need to listen to as an album. A few songs would be enough to get the message across. 0 songs added to playlist.

May 08 2026

Country and westerner meets a crooners voice. I should really like this album. Maybe it is the day. I enjoyed listening again and have gone to Robert’s Western world to have a recession special while listening to this type of music. Today it doesn’t hold up for full album. 0 songs added to playlist. Not even El Paso.

The Score by Fugees
May 11 2026

First time listening to the album. Had heard and enjoyed several songs. It is better as an album. Has a feel like being live in a lounge. If I like rap it would be 5. 0 songs added to playlist.

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
May 12 2026

Classic band. Great album even if not my favorite. The start of their arena rock sound.

Larks' Tongues In Aspic by King Crimson
May 13 2026

Enjoy as background music. Not an album or band that I will probably come back. 0 songs added to playlist.

No and never again. Someone was having a bad day, decided everyone else needed to have one too, and added it to this list. Was there a bet that they could get people to listen to this album?

Metal Box by Public Image Ltd.
May 15 2026

Not found on Amazon or apple.

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
May 18 2026

Classic band, but not my favorite album. It is too political for me. If I’m listening to stones, I’m listening to a different album.

Murmur by R.E.M.
May 19 2026
Henry's Dream by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
May 20 2026

Listened to 2010 remastered version. Not my type of music. Not sure why even historically it is must hear. It was fine in background.

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
May 21 2026

It is the breakout album for ZZ. I liked them in the 80s and like them now. It is no tube snake boogie, but still.

May 22 2026

The start of Chicago. Both historically significant and great to hear. Love the horns.

The Cars by The Cars
May 26 2026

Classic songs on a classic album

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino
May 28 2026

Start of Rock and Roll. Still great. I found my thrill on …

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
May 29 2026

Enjoyed. Great artists. Downgraded one, because not in the mood & not my style.

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Jun 01 2026

Amazing Jazz piano. I love live music. If you don’t enjoy this album, you know you don’t like jazz piano by itself.

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Jun 02 2026

Enjoyed first time listening to album as a whole. It should be listened to as an album. Downgraded to 4 since rap hip hop is not my preferred sound. 0 songs added to playlist.

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Jun 03 2026

My first time listening as an album. Very eclectic with many different instruments and styles. I do not see how they fit together. Minus 1 for that and being rap. 0 songs added to playlist.

Nick Of Time by Bonnie Raitt
Jun 04 2026

First time listening to whole album. It’s uplifting and enjoyable. More important to Bonnie’s career rejuvenation than must listen. 0 songs added to playlist.

The Slim Shady LP by Eminem
Jun 05 2026

More historically significant than must listen. Enjoyed some songs back at the time, but even then it wasn’t for me. First and last time listening to whole album. A lot of it did not age well. 0 songs added to playlist.

21 by Adele
Jun 09 2026
Cross by Justice
Jun 10 2026

Electronic dance mix. Enjoyed the reminder of D.A.N.C.E., but could have skipped the rest of the album. Not sure why it merits top 1000 historically or musically.

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar
Jun 12 2026

I'm not a big hip hop/rap fan but i did enjoy this album. Down to 4, because not my thing

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jun 22 2026

Cheerleader

Average rating: 3.73 (0.38 above global average).

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