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Album	You	Global	Diff
Brown Sugar D'Angelo	5	2.93	+2.07
Golden Hour Kacey Musgraves	5	3.08	+1.92
Lost In The Dream The War On Drugs	5	3.38	+1.62
25 Adele	5	3.38	+1.62
Fleet Foxes Fleet Foxes	5	3.44	+1.56
In A Silent Way Miles Davis	5	3.62	+1.38
(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd) Lynyrd Skynyrd	5	3.74	+1.26
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts Brian Eno	4	2.79	+1.21
Is This It The Strokes	5	3.81	+1.19
Stripped Christina Aguilera	4	2.88	+1.12

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Blonde On Blonde Bob Dylan	2	3.48	-1.48
Antichrist Superstar Marilyn Manson	1	2.46	-1.46
Third Soft Machine	1	2.44	-1.44
Different Class Pulp	2	3.42	-1.42
The Stooges The Stooges	2	3.26	-1.26
Scissor Sisters Scissor Sisters	2	3.24	-1.24
Dust Screaming Trees	2	3.16	-1.16
At Budokan Cheap Trick	2	3.1	-1.1
Skylarking XTC	2	3.04	-1.04
Felt Mountain Goldfrapp	2	3	-1

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Artist	Albums	Average
Beatles	3	4.33

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Siembra

Willie Colón & Rubén Blades · 1 likes

3/5

I loved it at first… and then I found myself wanting to change the station. I guess I like my salsa like I like wasabi… just a touch. 2.7

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Blood Sugar Sex Magik

Red Hot Chili Peppers

3/5

Good early peppers.

The Köln Concert

Keith Jarrett

3/5

Maybe it’s because I havn’t listened to piano music in awhile, but really enjoyed the listen.

Blonde On Blonde

Bob Dylan

2/5

Not everything Dylan touched was gold…

Innervisions

Stevie Wonder

4/5

Arguably the 5th or 6th best Stevie album…. But it’s still Stevie. 4/5

Violent Femmes

3/5

Great album… but trying to be judicious in the rankings. Very solid 3/5

Brown Sugar

D'Angelo

5/5

100/10. RIP D’Angelo. So smooth, so cool. He was on my list of artists I have wanted to see for a long time and never made it happen😢

Rubber Soul

Beatles

4/5

Beatles are one of the biggest bands ever for a reason… but not one of their best albums. 3.5

Dust

Screaming Trees

2/5

It’s fine. Was never a huge Screaming Trees guy…

At Budokan

Cheap Trick

2/5

I really like live albums… but cheap trick isn’t there to off my list. Need to be in the mood for them.

Harvest

Neil Young

4/5

Classic album and huge influence on a lot of acts I like.

Exile In Guyville

Liz Phair

3/5

Enjoyed the album, but not in the regular rotation.

Palo Congo

Sabu

3/5

I get down with it. Fun beats and vibe.

Cheap Thrills

Big Brother & The Holding Company

3/5

That vintage sound is money… but still only a 3/5 but me

Different Class

Pulp

2/5

Didn’t do it for me today. Almost too apathetic.

Truth And Soul

Fishbone

3/5

Super fun, but have to be in mood. I remember having a fishbone shirt when I was younger (like 8), but had no idea who they were.

Revolver

Beatles

4/5

Enjoyed the hits. Not a five, but close.

The Dark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd

4/5

Iconic album … but only a 4 four for me. It’s not that I don’t like it… I just find myself skipping some songs.

If You're Feeling Sinister

Belle & Sebastian

3/5

Cool indie sound… so 3. But not sure if I will revisit soon.

Blackstar

David Bowie

3/5

Love Bowie… but this wasn’t my favorite album of his.

Golden Hour

Kacey Musgraves

5/5

Love this album… no skips. Whenever I talk about a top albums, this one comes up. Full 5/5.

The Score

Fugees

4/5

Really solid album. Really liked it for a long time. It embodies that hip hop soul sound of the time.

A Walk Across The Rooftops

The Blue Nile

3/5

Was not familiar with the group… found some catchy tunes… 2.5.

White Ladder

David Gray

4/5

I really like David Gray… cool voice with good instrumentals behind him. Sold 7.5/10

Smash

The Offspring

3/5

Liked in high school but doesn’t have the staying power as other albums. Probably just under a 3.

Selling England By The Pound

Genesis

3/5

I have never done a deep dive on Genesis… although maybe I should (although I listened to other stuff on different albums and liked them more…) solid 3.

Third

Soft Machine

1/5

What was that hot garbage? Ok, maybe hot garbage is a little harsh. In the right mood that might work… but I was not in the mood to go all experimental prog jazz today. Only a 1 😬

Lost In The Dream

The War On Drugs

5/5

Love this album. It’s just an amazing ride through a chill guitar dad rock. Full 5/5

The Cars

3/5

I like the cars… but they are not I regular rotation. Good background music.

Rings Around The World

Super Furry Animals

2/5

Didn’t love the singers voice. Tunes had a nice beat. Probably won’t revisit anytime soon.

Adele

5/5

Best singer I have ever seen live. This album is a masterpiece and really live everything she puts out. Full 5/5.

Is This It

The Strokes

5/5

One of the coolest sounding rock bands. Two days in a row with full 5/5 albums.

The Stooges

2/5

A crappy Rolling Stones… would enjoy in a small club… but not beyond that.

Brilliant Corners

Thelonious Monk

4/5

I have really leaned into jazz lately and this hits just right.

Green

R.E.M.

4/5

Solid 3.5. REM is one of those bands I liked in high school and still really enjoy. I really wish they would play live again! It’s a unique voice on top of solid instrumentals. Not REM’s best album, but a lot to like.

After The Gold Rush

Neil Young

3/5

His album Harvest is a 5… after the gold rush…a 2.5. He has a unique voice that, for me, only works on certain songs. This album has some… but just some.

Fishscale

Ghostface Killah

3/5

I like a good rap album with skits. It’s nostalgic and can be clever. This wasn’t my favorite… but respect the artistry. 2.5

More Songs About Buildings And Food

Talking Heads

4/5

Talking heads are a favorite (Remain in the Light is an all time album). This album has its bright moments… but also had a few lowlights as well. I’ll go 3.5.

Blood On The Tracks

Bob Dylan

4/5

Don’t know if it’s because it’s a Friday and it is getting warmer out, but really enjoyed the listen. Much better than the other Dylan album. Solid 4

One Nation Under A Groove

Funkadelic

4/5

Funky, groovy, and on YouTube because… you know, Spotify, so I had to stay engaged. Anytime an album makes you want to get up and dance… solid.

Elvis Is Back

Elvis Presley

3/5

Listening brought me back to Graceland… Elvis’ story is so complicated and sad… but I feel like 60’s Elvis was a little too canned. 3.4

Peter Gabriel

4/5

I feel like the 80s are a bit of a hole in my listening habits, but maybe I should revisit. Really great album. There is a reason he is in hall of fame.

Aladdin Sane

David Bowie

4/5

He has such a deep catalog… liked it alot more than the previous album we reviewed. Fun experimental 70s album… sign me up.

Felt Mountain

Goldfrapp

2/5

Good in the right setting… but not something I will revisit often.

Hejira

Joni Mitchell

3/5

Solid album… didn’t blow me away, but enjoyed it. Solid 3.

Bookends

Simon & Garfunkel

4/5

Really enjoyed the album. Not the most sonically advanced record, but something about their voices and lyrics hits me the right way.

Liege And Lief

Fairport Convention

4/5

Did not expect to enjoy that as much as I did. Even had some jam adjacent psych rock… 3.9

Axis: Bold As Love

Jimi Hendrix

3/5

Is it bad if I rate this album a 3? Just average? Moments I really enjoyed, but felt disjointed at times… I’m a horrible person.

Rage Against The Machine

5/5

100/10… one of my favorites bands of all time. Just the right amount of energy/funk/rock/hiphop/freedom. Also one of the most electric live bands out there. A true 5 gem.

The Man Machine

Kraftwerk

3/5

I’ll go 3.4…. Early electronic sounds that are fun for a moment, but no sticking power FOR ME (I capitalized “for me,” so don’t “at” me). I really want it to be cooler…

The Good, The Bad & The Queen

3/5

Never heard of this group before, but the voice was pretty recognizable. Of Albarn’s projects, blur and Gorillaz are far better (IMO) than this record. I probably like rocket juice and the moon more too… but don’t mean this album is bad… maybe will grow on me.

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

Eurythmics

3/5

Good synth fun… but not something I will revisit. It’s like art where you are like… that’s nice but not something I will seek out.

In A Silent Way

Miles Davis

5/5

Really dig this album. It’s fun, accessible and musically interesting. 4.7.

Young Americans

David Bowie

4/5

Do I not like Bowie’s voice? Is that it? Other than some hits, I have not dug deep into Bowie. Most of these songs started with a decent groove and some sax too…Bowie’s voice didn’t make them better. (Although Fame is an absolute banggggger). 3.6

Superfly

Curtis Mayfield

4/5

I really like Curtis Mayfield’s voice though.. and that funk. Going 4.1 on this.

Third/Sister Lovers

Big Star

2/5

Kind of got bored… wasn’t horrible, but not feeling it.

(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)

Lynyrd Skynyrd

5/5

I really like Lynyrd Skynyrd… does that make me a bad person?? Super solid 4.7 Free bird…one of the best.

Destroy Rock & Roll

Mylo

2/5

Felt a bit cheesy for me… couldn’t really get into it.

The World is a Ghetto

War

4/5

Had not really dug into war other than their hits. That was a mistake and I ask for forgiveness. This group is rad.

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

OutKast

4/5

It has been awhile since I listened to this album… still stands up. 3.8.

A Night At The Opera

Queen

4/5

RIP Freddy. Queen is an amazing worldwide phenomenon. Not every song on this album is generational, but some generational ones on it for sure. 4.4

Live At The Witch Trials

The Fall

3/5

Probably would have liked them more in high school… but not bad.

Psychocandy

The Jesus And Mary Chain

4/5

I’m not a huge 80s guy, but Jesus and the Mary chain are an exception. 3.6

Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs

Marty Robbins

3/5

It’s wild something recorded in 1959 can still resonate. If that isn’t a testament of music I don’t know what is. 3.4.

Antichrist Superstar

Marilyn Manson

1/5

Honestly… could not get into it. Some songs were more NIN sounding and could get behind. But the rest felt less musical and more shock to me. 1.2

The Last Of The True Believers

Nanci Griffith

3/5

I feel like this was a good get out of bed and start the day album. However, unlikely I revisit anytime soon. 2.8

Hotel California

Eagles

4/5

70s rock at its finest. Tight band, fun songs, and lots of nostalgia. 4.3.

Selected Ambient Works 85-92

Aphex Twin

3/5

Listened to this one twice. First time I did not like it… the second time I was more chill and really liked it. Prob go a 3 👏

Let's Get It On

Marvin Gaye

4/5

So smoooooth and a great voice. I’m going to go 4.4.

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rod Stewart

3/5

I liked this more than I thought I would. Have always thought Rod Stewart was cheesy, but this album was catchy and fun. 3.4

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Beatles

5/5

5… don’t need to say anything else.

Devotional Songs

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

3/5

What was that… never heard of this artist and will probably not revisit… but that music had feeling and I appreciate that.

Out of Step

Minor Threat

4/5

I listened to a ton of punk during my youth (still so if the mood is right). I love that it is so “bad” it is actually good. 3.6

Siembra

Willie Colón & Rubén Blades

3/5

I loved it at first… and then I found myself wanting to change the station. I guess I like my salsa like I like wasabi… just a touch. 2.7

Appetite For Destruction

Guns N' Roses

4/5

Transformative rock… really enjoyed all the way through. 4.1

Skylarking

XTC

2/5

Felt… boring. Never heard of this group and might not again (sorry).

Stripped

Christina Aguilera

4/5

Low key vibed with the pop star. Beautiful and dirty… going 4.0

Fear Of A Black Planet

Public Enemy

3/5

Fight the power!!! Felt a bit repetitive at times, but solid 3.3

The Infotainment Scan

The Fall

3/5

If I was cooler I feel like I would like them more… but not bad. 3.0

Scissor Sisters

2/5

I like the name of the group 😂. I vibe with some of the tunes (shout out take your mama)… but over all only going 2.2. Hard to really get into it.

Fleet Foxes

5/5

I was just talking about how the fleet foxes injected me with energy once… great chill but still upbeat album. Going 4.5!!

My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts

Brian Eno

4/5

Just my kind of weird. Quality 4.3.