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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Third/Sister Lovers Big Star	5	2.79	+2.21
Music Has The Right To Children Boards of Canada	5	2.91	+2.09
Skylarking XTC	5	3.03	+1.97
Blood, Sweat & Tears Blood, Sweat & Tears	5	3.17	+1.83
Dry PJ Harvey	5	3.24	+1.76
Since I Left You The Avalanches	5	3.28	+1.72
Bitches Brew Miles Davis	5	3.3	+1.7
Raw Power The Stooges	5	3.31	+1.69
I Should Coco Supergrass	5	3.35	+1.65
Nilsson Schmilsson Harry Nilsson	5	3.43	+1.57

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
The Slim Shady LP Eminem	1	3.27	-2.27
Caetano Veloso Caetano Veloso	1	2.85	-1.85
Planet Rock: The Album Afrika Bambaataa	1	2.79	-1.79
Histoire De Melody Nelson Serge Gainsbourg	1	2.72	-1.72
A Grand Don't Come For Free The Streets	1	2.64	-1.64
The United States Of America The United States Of America	1	2.61	-1.61
It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back Public Enemy	2	3.36	-1.36
Endtroducing..... DJ Shadow	2	3.35	-1.35
L'Eau Rouge The Young Gods	1	2.32	-1.32
Junkyard The Birthday Party	1	2.15	-1.15

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The Clash	2	5

5-Star Albums (27)

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Ramones

Ramones · 1 likes

3/5

I love the vibe, but how are they all the same song?

Junkyard

The Birthday Party · 1 likes

1/5

At least it knows where it belongs.

1-Star Albums (8)

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Black Sabbath

5/5

Classic! Stark departure from most of the contemporary music.

Actually

Pet Shop Boys

4/5

This one surprised me. It started like a pretty typical synth pop album, but delved deeper as the album continued.

Ten

Pearl Jam

3/5

The songs are really well played and produced, but mostly sound the same. I would hope for a bit more range throughout an album.

Songs For Swingin' Lovers!

Frank Sinatra

4/5

There’s some great classics in here! It’s a bit samey-same but really well done.

Out Of The Blue

Electric Light Orchestra

4/5

Classic prog rock! I enjoy that most of the songs are like small bursts of inspiration, sometimes drawing from classsical motifs like Gershwin‘s „Rhapsody in Blue.“

The Suburbs

Arcade Fire

3/5

I never quite understood the hype over this band, and this album didn’t clear things up much. There are a few songs that are quite good, like Sprawl II.

461 Ocean Boulevard

Eric Clapton

3/5

There’s some great playing on this album, but I think I like his later stuff more.

Let It Bleed

The Rolling Stones

3/5

This was a pretty good album. There are a few classics, and a nice bluesy sound throughout.

Grievous Angel

Gram Parsons

4/5

This album is pretty unique. I like the blend of country and rock.

Since I Left You

The Avalanches

5/5

What a unique album! I like how a lot of the songs flow into each other as movements of a larger work.

Songs In The Key Of Life

Stevie Wonder

5/5

I’d already enjoyed a few songs, but I‘m kicking myself for not delving into the entire album earlier! This is some of the coolest stuff.

Rattus Norvegicus

The Stranglers

3/5

It was fine, but not all that innovative in my opinion. Maybe it hit different when it was first released though.

Dry

PJ Harvey

5/5

What a cool, heavy sound! I really enjoyed this!

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Simon & Garfunkel

5/5

Wonderful album! There’s something so earnest in their songwriting and singing.

The Band

4/5

This is a solid album, if a bit dated.

KIWANUKA

Michael Kiwanuka

5/5

This is such a cool album! Love the retro vibe and the choir throughout.

She's So Unusual

Cyndi Lauper

4/5

This album has a cool unique sound, and a few really good songs. Solid!

The Yes Album

Yes

4/5

Classic prob rock! I really like some of these songs and they have some very interesting harmonies.

Devil Without A Cause

Kid Rock

2/5

This had potential to be good, but didn’t live up to it. I like genre-bending, but this feels too try-hard.

Mott

Mott The Hoople

3/5

This was a decent album, but I don’t feel like it’s best-album-list worthy.

Take Me Apart

Kelela

3/5

I like the vibes, but it seems to be pretty much purely vibes. Nothing stands out.

The Next Day

David Bowie

3/5

This one was hit-or-miss. There were some with classic Bowie touches, and some that seemed like typical hit-maker fare.

Step In The Arena

Gang Starr

4/5

I like the overall sound! I looked at some of the lyrics and am impressed by the poetry. I feel like this is an album where you can discover something new with each listen.

Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)

Bob Dylan

3/5

I understand the historic value here, but I don’t think this is Dylan‘s best work by any means.

Moondance

Van Morrison

4/5

This is easy to listen to, but didn’t really blow me away.

The Clash

5/5

I love the rawness. In a world where everything feels fake, authenticity is refreshing.

Exodus

Bob Marley & The Wailers

4/5

A fun jam!

For Your Pleasure

Roxy Music

3/5

It feels really indulgent, but kind of in a cool way?

That's The Way Of The World

Earth, Wind & Fire

5/5

So jazzy! Love it

White Ladder

David Gray

4/5

I think I’ve heard a song or two from this album, but I haven’t heard the thing before. It was actually pretty good.

Live Through This

Hole

4/5

Pretty cool stuff, actually.

Ramones

3/5

I love the vibe, but how are they all the same song?

Histoire De Melody Nelson

Serge Gainsbourg

1/5

The music is phenomenal, but the subject matter gives it one

Underwater Moonlight

The Soft Boys

3/5

There’s some pretty cool stuff in here, but I’m not sure that I had to hear it before I die.

I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got

Sinead O'Connor

4/5

She was such an interesting artist. There’s a great variety in the songs, so there’s something for everyone.

Licensed To Ill

Beastie Boys

3/5

There’s some gold in here, but honestly the sample parts were the best, in which case I may as well listen to the original song.

Hounds Of Love

Kate Bush

4/5

The second half of this album specifically is super cool!

Close To You

Carpenters

3/5

The last song was a wild ride! Most of the others were a bit ho-hum.

Africa Brasil

Jorge Ben Jor

4/5

The blend of styles is really neat. There is one instrument, however, that sounds a lot like a straw, and it seemed to be a bit overused in my opinion.

Skylarking

XTC

5/5

I really enjoyed this album. I love when people can just put aside the idea of having to have a specific genre and they just write good music..

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears

The Mamas & The Papas

4/5

I really love the Mamas and the Papas. „The In Crowd“ is a really stupid song, but it completely captures Mama Cass’s vocal talents.

Black Monk Time

The Monks

2/5

I went to YouTube to listen to the full album. I see why they didn’t bother putting most of it on Spotify.

Live And Dangerous

Thin Lizzy

4/5

Wow! I bet this was awesome to hear live! Sounds like they put on a great show.

Infected

The The

4/5

This album wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t really remarkable either.

Lazer Guided Melodies

Spiritualized

2/5

This might feel life-changing if you were high at burning man, but otherwise nah

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

3/5

Some nice classic rock ‘n’ roll. I wouldn’t say it’s mind blowing though.

Cut

The Slits

3/5

I have such mixed feelings on this album. I keep wavering between genius and cringe.

No Other

Gene Clark

3/5

This album plays with a bunch of different styles, which is cool, but I can see why it was overlooked back when it was released. It’s good music, but there aren’t any real bangers.

Dookie

Green Day

5/5

This is a great album. I love when music doesn’t take itself too seriously. And there’s a good variety as well.

Parallel Lines

Blondie

4/5

Back from when Blondie was kind of punk. It’s a pretty solid album.

Bitches Brew

Miles Davis

5/5

Kind of Blue is your brain. Bitches Brew is your brain on drugs.

Eliminator

ZZ Top

3/5

There’s some pretty good songs in here, but some of it sounds a bit redundant.

The Number Of The Beast

Iron Maiden

5/5

This one deserves five for run to the hills alone.

Everything Must Go

Manic Street Preachers

4/5

It feels like this album bridges, some kind of gap between alternative and pop punk.

Here Come The Warm Jets

Brian Eno

3/5

I appreciate the experimentation, but sometimes it just sounded silly.

The Modern Dance

Pere Ubu

2/5

Wtf

Fear Of Music

Talking Heads

4/5

The Slim Shady LP

Eminem

1/5

Gahhh there’s some great songs on here but pedophilic lyrics……

Modern Kosmology

Jane Weaver

3/5

It has a cool vibe, but none of the songs really stand out.

Cheap Thrills

Big Brother & The Holding Company

4/5

Nice and raw sounding, and pretty good songs.

Diamond Life

Sade

5/5

So cool!

Moving Pictures

Rush

5/5

Every song is amazing! Almost a perfect album.

Ellington at Newport

Duke Ellington

4/5

What masters! A bit overindulgent with the trumpet sometimes though.

Music Has The Right To Children

Boards of Canada

5/5

Good stuff! What a vibe!

Endtroducing.....

DJ Shadow

2/5

Kinda cool, but mostly noise

Peace Sells...But Who's Buying

Megadeth

4/5

Some great songs and great guitar playing!

Sheer Heart Attack

Queen

4/5

Cool prog stuff going on, but it’s not their best album.

Rum Sodomy & The Lash

The Pogues

3/5

Well-made by talented musicians, but I guess it‘s just not my style. Would kinda slap at a renaissance faire though.

Halcyon Digest

Deerhunter

3/5

Kinda boring.

It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back

Public Enemy

2/5

I know this album is widely hailed as being amazing, but it really just felt like one long song. I feel bad for disliking it lol

Surf's Up

The Beach Boys

3/5

Not The Beach Boys at their greatest.

This Nation’s Saving Grace

The Fall

3/5

This album didn’t really do much for me. Not bad, but not spectacular.

Eagles

4/5

They get some flak for being „dad-rock“ these days, but it’s actually some pretty good music!

Nilsson Schmilsson

Harry Nilsson

5/5

Awesome variety, and great songwriting!

Metallica

5/5

This is probably their best album. It’s both heavy and melodic and super catchy.

Marquee Moon

Television

4/5

Torn Curtain gives it an extra star. Otherwise it was just ok.

At Folsom Prison

Johnny Cash

5/5

It’s a Classic for a Reason!

Here, My Dear

Marvin Gaye

3/5

Nice sound, but nothing stood out as being particularly special.

AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted

Ice Cube

2/5

His solo stuff isn’t great

The Predator

Ice Cube

3/5

Much better than his other album on here. I like the message, and it’s cool that it brings these audio samples to people who may have never heard them, and pique people’s curiosity.

Ill Communication

Beastie Boys

5/5

This album didn’t really begin until Sabotage, but then it took off running! What a treat!

Caetano Veloso

1/5

This is really interesting! I like the variety and Style. Edit: Left up the original review, but downgraded to a 1 after learning of the pedophilia?!?

...And Justice For All

Metallica

4/5

This one has the thrashy elements that OG fans like along with the melodic nature that brought them into the mainstream. Only complaint is that it’s way too long.

The Velvet Underground

4/5

It’s cool to hear the bridge between old school rock and roll and the progressive, punk, and new wave styles that were to come.

Meat Puppets II

Meat Puppets

4/5

It was a pretty cool album after I got over the disappointment of a band called Meat Puppets not being a girl group.

Planet Rock: The Album

Afrika Bambaataa

1/5

Not bad, but it didn’t stand out to me much. It probably hit harder when it first came out though. Why are there so many pedos?! Edited down from 3 to 1.

The United States Of America

1/5

I feel sorry for my ears.

Funeral

Arcade Fire

3/5

Probably their best album. There are a couple of good songs, but overall I can’t quite understand the appeal.

Tapestry

Carole King

5/5

Excellent songwriting! You can tell it comes from the heart.

Golden Hour

Kacey Musgraves

3/5

I feel like I need to give this one another listen sometime. It has some interesting stuff going on, but most of it just sounds like typical contemporary country.

Dummy

Portishead

5/5

Great album! Kinda spooky and funky, and most importantly it feels authentic.

London Calling

The Clash

5/5

It’s a classic for a reason

Risque

CHIC

3/5

Cool vibes, but why are the songs so long?

A Grand Don't Come For Free

The Streets

1/5

Wishes they were eminem

Green River

Creedence Clearwater Revival

3/5

Bad Moon Rising is kinda the song keeping this album afloat. Everything else kinda sounds the same.

Junkyard

The Birthday Party

1/5

At least it knows where it belongs.

Third/Sister Lovers

Big Star

5/5

Very cool! Can’t believe I hadn’t heard it before, and it’s restoring my faith in this list.

Raw Power

The Stooges

5/5

Raw power indeed! Reminds me of a dive bar I used to frequent in Manhattan. Rip Grassroots!

Loveless

My Bloody Valentine

3/5

Mixed feelings on this one. Sometimes it’s cool, and sometimes it’s just a trippy mess.

Homework

Daft Punk

4/5

Not their best album, but solid and raw Daft Punk. They can do no wrong!

Felt Mountain

Goldfrapp

4/5

This was very interesting music. I feel like I need to give it another listen to absorb it all.

The Velvet Underground & Nico

The Velvet Underground

3/5

Kinda overblown in my opinion. I think their association with Warhol and gang raised their status more so than their actual music. Not terrible though.

I Should Coco

Supergrass

5/5

This is what rock music should be. It’s rough around the edges, but still catchy and well executed.

Like A Prayer

Madonna

4/5

Solid, fun pop! She was pretty cool!

Court And Spark

Joni Mitchell

4/5

A nice variety of songs. I personally waffle in my opinion of the rambling nature of her songwriting, but it can be really pleasant if I’m in the right mood.

Joanna Newsom

3/5

This is really unique! I just wish there were a tad more structure and a whole lot less “cursive” singing. It adds artifice to something that otherwise feels genuine.

Blood, Sweat & Tears

5/5

Interesting music that is wonderfully executed! What a gem!

Station To Station

David Bowie

5/5

Awesome music by an awesome guy

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

Arctic Monkeys

3/5

Pretty good rock and roll, but not standout

Billion Dollar Babies

Alice Cooper

4/5

Great album!

Swordfishtrombones

Tom Waits

3/5

Can’t get behind this one. Not terrible though.

Tusk

Fleetwood Mac

4/5

This probably should have been two albums, but it was still cool to jam for a while. It felt like time slowed down :)

Fromohio

fIREHOSE

3/5

This was well executed, but it seemed like they weren’t quite sure what vibe they were going for. There were really drastic shifts, sometimes mid-song, and it kinda took me out of it.

L'Eau Rouge

The Young Gods

1/5

Trash