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3.52
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10%
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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Back to Basics
Christina Aguilera
5 2.76 +2.24
1989
Taylor Swift
5 3.26 +1.74
Pretenders
Pretenders
5 3.34 +1.66
I Should Coco
Supergrass
5 3.35 +1.65
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
5 3.35 +1.65
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
5 3.4 +1.6
Either Or
Elliott Smith
5 3.4 +1.6
Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
5 3.41 +1.59
It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
5 3.48 +1.52
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
5 3.53 +1.47

You Love Less Than Most

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Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches
Happy Mondays
1 2.99 -1.99
Mask
Bauhaus
1 2.85 -1.85
Arrival
ABBA
2 3.52 -1.52
Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
2 3.46 -1.46
All Directions
The Temptations
2 3.44 -1.44
Different Class
Pulp
2 3.42 -1.42
The World is a Ghetto
War
2 3.35 -1.35
Sulk
The Associates
1 2.35 -1.35
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
2 3.33 -1.33
Melodrama
Lorde
2 3.32 -1.32

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Pink Floyd 2 5

5-Star Albums (23)

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So many amazing tracks. I used to think I didn't like Wilco but this album completely changed my mind. Jesus Etc and I Am Trying to Break Your Heart were my faves.

Sulk by The Associates

Oof. Not a fan. Sounded like a bad copy of David Bowie, the Cure and Tears for Fears. If this album helped create those bands, great, but it lacked what made those bands great. Favorite parts were when they drop the music and give the drums or guitar a solo.

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All Ratings (105)

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Mar 13 2026

Fantastic album. Even the non-popular songs are pretty good. Bluesy with tons of great bass lines. Defines why Black Sabbath are 70s icons.

Blackstar by David Bowie
Mar 16 2026

Oof. A beautiful last album but drastically different from what I know David Bowie to be. Lazarus and I Can't Give Everything Away stick out as monuments to his capability to make something weirdly beautiful.

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Mar 17 2026

One of the most complete albums I've ever listened to. Hate that I used to skip to all the singles. Momma is the only track I don't get. I'll always be excited to relisten to this album.

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Mar 18 2026

Loved that there was a sound that tied all the songs together but they were so different from each other. Definitely bummed I missed in the 90s but so glad I got to listen to it.

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan
Mar 19 2026

Great voice, but live jazz albums are tough for me. It's like a sports game. So much better actually being there. Hope to hear more from her. Fantastic artist.

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith
Mar 20 2026

Really solid album. Pretty jazzy without being too random. Can't wait to compare it to other names in Jazz.

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Mar 23 2026

Can't believe I missed this album. Never realized how many bangers are on this. Punk is by far my new favorite, but it is hard to pick. Not a fan of the remixes on the album.

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Mar 24 2026

Soooo good! The first disc has all the hits but the second disc has a bunch of great bluesy and riffy songs. Can't believe I've never checked out this album before. Fantastic inclusion!

Damaged by Black Flag
Mar 26 2026

Such an interesting album. It has some fun uplifting tunes and some heavier punk songs. TV Party and Six Pack are definitely bangers while the title track is very emotional and intense.

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Mar 30 2026

This was surprising good. I knew the single but there were a few tracks on the album that reminded me of Oasis. Not sure why it was included, but I'm happy I checked it out.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Mar 31 2026

Very different album. Love the Tricky tracks and some of the driving synth. The tough thing is a lot of it sounded the same.

Pyromania by Def Leppard
Apr 01 2026

Tried not to judge it as a Hair Metal album. It definitely made me see the appeal of this era of music. Rock of Ages is a banger and same with Photograph. After that, it all kinda sounds the same, but not in a bad way. Also loved Too Late for Love.

If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian
Apr 02 2026

Great album for having one unique sound. A fantastic sound but hard to differentiate the tracks. The title track and the last track are among my favorites. Super happy to listen to one of their full albums.

More Specials by The Specials
Apr 03 2026

International Jet Set is one of the best finds in my experience with this project. The whole album has such different sounds from track to track. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
Apr 06 2026

Fantastic instrumental album. So many recognizable riffs and tracks. Was able to just sit back and enjoy this one.

So by Peter Gabriel
Apr 08 2026
Songs The Lord Taught Us by The Cramps
Apr 09 2026

So much better than I thought it was going to be. Thought it was more a parody punk band but there were actual jams on it. Their version of Fever was amazing.

Apr 10 2026

Love this album. So fantastic for a debut album. Such a fresh sound. The first three tracks are so hard to get through because you just want to repeat them ad nauseum. Glad it was included in the 1001.

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos
Apr 13 2026

Not my favorite album but definitely has some bangers. Layla, Bell Bottom Blues, and Thorn Tree in the Garden.

Parklife by Blur
Apr 14 2026

Amazing first track but that was tough cause I compared the rest of the album to it. Album definitely had a Supergrass sound to it.

Arise by Sepultura
Apr 15 2026

Not my favorite album but I have respect for it. Cats love toys set to these beats. Cats might be more metal than we think.

Different Class by Pulp
Apr 16 2026

Unique sounds but not my cup of tea. One track caught my ear but that was about it.

Roxy Music by Roxy Music
Apr 17 2026

Love the synths on this album. Very dystopian. Obviously the first track is a banger but loved the vibe of the rest of the album.

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder
Apr 20 2026

Such a fantastic album. This shows what an amazing artist is capable of. Didn't know a single track but enjoyed every one. Stevie is one of the greatest.

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Apr 21 2026

Never really listened to Dolly before but man, she is so talented. Enjoyed every song on the album.

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
Apr 22 2026

Not a fan. More than one Nick Drake songs is too much. He has such a unique sound and voice but too much of a good thing is rough. Loved the first song and Man in the Shed.

Bad Company by Bad Company
Apr 23 2026

Love this album. So many hits I remember and other tracks that were pretty legit too.

Apr 27 2026

Great album. Loved hearing him cover some fantastic songs. When the Man Comes Around and Desperado among the best.

Odelay by Beck
Apr 28 2026

Loved the experimental vibe of this album. Obviously has the popular songs but the other tracks are so weirdly good.

Hysteria by Def Leppard
Apr 29 2026

Very mediocre save the couple of hits. I can't believe two Def Leppard albums made it on this list.

Apr 30 2026

So many amazing tracks. I used to think I didn't like Wilco but this album completely changed my mind. Jesus Etc and I Am Trying to Break Your Heart were my faves.

Leftism by Leftfield
May 01 2026

Great vibey album. Not generally a dance music fan but loved how different each track was without losing the theme.

May 04 2026

What can you really say about this iconic album? Listened to it a minimum of 3 times for this. Every track is amazing. Should have synced it with the Wizard of Oz.

May 05 2026

Tough review. Love this album. So many different great beats and themes but Kanye has tainted listening to it.

Songs From A Room by Leonard Cohen
May 06 2026

Eh. Was looking forward to this album cause I've heard he was a music revolutionart but it fell short for me.

May 07 2026

The album has a unique sound. It reminded me of when Ross from the show Friends would do his sound poems. Except a little better.

May 08 2026

There a couple decent songs on it but most of it sounds like Kanye using his formulas too much. Really like Kick Push 2.

Either Or by Elliott Smith
May 11 2026

Such a fantastic moody album. Ballad Of Big Nothing is a great example of how Elliott Smith can write an upbeat song but still have it be sad.

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
May 12 2026

Great album but not my jam. It felt something like something between the Inception soundtrack and music from Mr Roger's Neighborhood. Both things I love, but don't listen to a ton.

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
May 13 2026

I don't even know what to say about this album. So many intense, dark feelings. By far one of the best albums in recent history. From Mr Self-Destruct to Hurt, almost every track is better than the last.

Slayed? by Slade
May 14 2026

Very interesting album. Great 70's sound but hard to tell each track apart from one another. Would recommend to friends that love that era of music.

Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera
May 15 2026

Loved this album. She is such a talent. Candyman and The Right Man were standouts. Generally, I hate a double album but this was a delight.

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
May 18 2026

What an iconic album. So many hits and such a great theme. Truly show the ups and downs of being an American and American life.

Graceland by Paul Simon
May 19 2026

Loved how different this album was. So many varied tracks but the different styles just blended well together. Diamond in Her Shoes and You Can Call Me Al are definitely the standouts.

Ten by Pearl Jam
May 20 2026

Hard to say as a Nirvana fan, but this album is amazing. Tons of hits and an iconic sound.

Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
May 21 2026

It was okay. Captures that 90's indie vibe but a bit too on the nose. Darklands and About You were the standouts.

OK Computer by Radiohead
May 22 2026

Phenomenal. Listened to it before but listened to it again...3 times. Groundbreaking, deep, weird, and beautiful. Even Fitter Happier is a banger. Electioneering and Climbing Up the Walls are my faves. Might listen to it one more time tonight.

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
May 25 2026

Loved this album. Iconic CCR. So many hits it was too hard to pick favorites. The cover of Heard It Through the Grapevine is so amazing.

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
May 26 2026

Loved this album but it was tough because I heard remixes of some the songs before listening to the originals. Heads Will Roll, Soft Shock, and Little Shadow were my faves.

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
May 27 2026

Some classics but for some reason I remember it being a full album but ran into songs I felt I could skip. Loved the skit.

May 28 2026

Not my favorite. Super long tracks that get repetitive and while the beats are amazing, I found myself waiting for the song to be over.

Mask by Bauhaus
May 29 2026

Too experimental for me. Definitely appreciated the sound this album created but never got into it.

Moving Pictures by Rush
Jun 01 2026

Great album. So many hits on one record. While not my cup of tea, definitely respect the accomplishment.

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Jun 02 2026

Really great album. Loved the hits and some of his covers. Very glad I got to listen to it.

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Jun 03 2026

What an amazing hip-hop album. Made me remember how positive and fun rap could be. It's Nasty and the title track were standouts.

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters
Jun 04 2026

Very unexpected. Knew nothing of the band or their sound. Loved the poppiness and how it flowed from track to track. Laura, Mary and Dirty/Gorgeous were my standouts.

Signing Off by UB40
Jun 05 2026

Great first album. Favorite tracks were Tyler, Burden of Shame and Madam Medusa, even though that last track ran a little long. UB40 had such a great light reggae sound.

Boston by Boston
Jun 08 2026

Almost a 5 star album. The first 5 tracks are hits! Piece of Mind, Smokin' and More Than A Feeling are such jams.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
Jun 09 2026

Loved the sound of this album. The title track was my favorite. Long songs but they definitely made you dance after awhile.

La Revancha Del Tango by Gotan Project
Jun 10 2026

Really enjoyed this album. The grooves, the accordion and the flamenco. The first track was my favorite.

1989 by Taylor Swift
Jun 11 2026

Absolutely brilliant album. So many hits, so many good songs that weren't hits. This is TS at her best. Found myself singing Shake it Off all day.

Jun 12 2026

Such an odd rap style but I liked it. Empty Cans, Such a Twat, and It Was Supposed to Be so Easy were my faves. Great beats and the rapper's unique rhythm made the album interesting.

Arrival by ABBA
Jun 15 2026

3 bangers but couldn't stomach the rest of the album.

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Jun 16 2026

Great album but I enjoyed Born in the USA better. Some of the songs on this album that pair Bruce's voice with the piano really stand out to me. Really liked the title track and Jungleland.

A Date With The Everly Brothers by The Everly Brothers
Jun 18 2026

Great album. Their sound is so classic. Loved how short the songs were. They would get a melody setup and end the song. Made to Love, So How Come, and Love Hurts were my faves.

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Jun 19 2026

This album brought back so many memories. I've never listened to the whole thing before. So many great tracks. The overall sound really gets you going. Smack My Bitch Up, Breathe and Firestarter are the obvious tracks. Serial Thrilla and Fuel My Fire were also bangers.

Melodrama by Lorde
Jun 22 2026

Not a fan. Loved her voice on her first album but this album didn't seem much different. Liked a couple of songs but unmoved by most of them. Greenlight and Homemade Dynamite.

All Directions by The Temptations
Jun 23 2026

Papa Was a Rolling Stone was by far the best track on the album. Loved the sound but really didn't get into the album.

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Jun 24 2026

The music on this album is amazing but the cartoony lyrics kind of diminished the overall appeal. Which is a bummer cause the drums and guitars on it are so fantastic.

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Jun 25 2026

What a great vibe album. So many great bests, rhymes and hooks. My faves were What's Golden, Freedom and Sum of Us. J5 should be way bigger than they are.

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Jun 26 2026

Classic! The whole album is just hit after hit. The Shine on You Crazy Diamonds songs are a tad long for my taste but still epic. Welcome to the Machine and Have a Cigar were my faves.

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Jun 29 2026

Woo doggie, what an album. The chants, the beats. Barely understood a word of the lyrics but vibes had me. Ponta de Lanca Africano and Taj Mahal were my faves.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Jun 30 2026

Solid first album from a fantastic group. Eddie's guitar licks were amazing, Dave's yelling, and the harmonies from the rest of the band. Favorite tracks were Running with the Devil, Jamie's Cry and Eruption.

Germfree Adolescents by X-Ray Spex
Jul 01 2026

Super surprised by this album. It wasn't overly complicated but that added to its appeal. Great basic punk album. Faves were I Live Off You and Art-I-Ficial

Jul 02 2026

Did not enjoy this album. I thought I liked Kinky Afro and God's Cop at first but listened to the rest of the album and realized I didn't. Could easily never listen to this album again and live a happy life.

Dance Mania by Tito Puente
Jul 03 2026

Such an amazing sound throughout the album. Was a little worried about two world music albums so close together but it definitely had an original sound to it. El Cayuco and Cuando Te Vea were my faves.

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Jul 06 2026

It was pretty good. Under My Skin and Make Me Feel So Young were my faves but it wasn't a wowwing album.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Jul 07 2026

Not really a fan of this one. Love Fleetwood Mac but none of the songs were fantastic The Ledge and Sara. Every track was just okay.

Dookie by Green Day
Jul 08 2026

Such an amazing album. Literally the first half is just banger after banger. The balance between Punk and Pop is ridiculous. Favorites were: Burnout, Pulling Teeth, She, FOD, When I Come Around and Basket Case. Listened to it 3 times.

Sulk by The Associates
Jul 09 2026

Oof. Not a fan. Sounded like a bad copy of David Bowie, the Cure and Tears for Fears. If this album helped create those bands, great, but it lacked what made those bands great. Favorite parts were when they drop the music and give the drums or guitar a solo.

Since I Left You by The Avalanches
Jul 10 2026

What a fun album. Light, dancy and such many fantastic samples. Frontier Psychiatrist is such a banger. Good to hear it again. Other faves were the title track and A Different Feeling.

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
Jul 13 2026

It was better than I thought it'd be. Dancier than i expected which was nice but the overall sound is redundant. My faves were Cemetery Gates and There is a Light That Never Goes Out.

Ramones by Ramones
Jul 14 2026

Fantastic! The first three tracks are so amazing. The rest of the album carries the sound but the first three are emblatic. Also loved Let's Dance.

Entertainment by Gang Of Four
Jul 16 2026

Great punk album. Fun light pop punk sound. Faves were Ether, Guns for Butter and Love Like Anthrax.

Stankonia by OutKast
Jul 17 2026

My freakin' God. Such an amazing album. Love their different styles and the guest appearances. The skit tracks are better than your average rap skit. Favorite tracks were: So Fresh, So Clean, B.o.B, Ms Jackson, and We Luv Deez Hoes.

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield
Jul 20 2026

Not my favorite album. Too many covers. Her voice is great but the original songs were better. Faves were Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow and Mama Said.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Jul 21 2026

Fantastic album! His voice is soulful and unique. Found Lover I Should Have Come Over such a long time ago but never got to listen to the whole album. Favorites were So Real and Lilac Wine.

Jul 22 2026

Not super easy to listen to. Not gonna lie, but I couldn't make it through this album. Probably listened to 3/4 of it. While the sounds and vibes were inventative, the lack of coherence made it too hard to listen to.

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie
Jul 23 2026

Surprisingly good sounds from this band. Parts of different tracks were amazing but hard to find an entire track I loved. Favorite track was Charlie Potato

Back to Mystery City by Hanoi Rocks
Jul 24 2026

It was a really fun album. Hair band rock with a lite air to it. Favorites were Sailing Down the Tears and Ice Cream Summer.

Blunderbuss by Jack White
Jul 27 2026

Pretty decent album. Jack White knows his sound and really leans into it on this. But while his voice and signature sound make the album it also makes it hard to distinguish it from track to track. Faves were Missing Pieces, Sixteen Saltines, the title track and I'm Shakin'.

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Jul 28 2026

Solid album. Such a soulful, fun, positive sound. So glad to run into this album and who knew they did the Get Jiggy With It sample. Faves were We Are Family, and He's the Greatest Dancer.

We're Only In It For The Money by The Mothers Of Invention
Jul 29 2026

Such a different, fun strange sound. While not my favorite album, it definitely stands out in great and not so great ways. Love the exploration of beautiful melodies and random talking. Favorite songs were Let's Make the Water Turn Black and Concentration Moon. Loved Are You Hung Up?

Jul 30 2026

Fantastic album. Reminds me of the Moody Blues. A beautiful melody that meanders but the tracks were a bit too long for me. Favorite songs were 21st Century Schizoid Man, Moonchild(the beginning of it), and I Talk to the Wind.

Architecture And Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Jul 31 2026

An odd one. Reminded me of Tears for Fears in a bad way. While I appreciate some of the sounds, it just felt off. Couldn't find a favorite song.

Tapestry by Carole King
Aug 03 2026

Such a beautiful album. Her voice is just so full of emotion. The melodies get stuck in your head. The first 5 songs are bangers. Favorite was So Far Away. Found myself singing it for days.

Pretenders by Pretenders
Aug 04 2026

Chrisse Hynde's voice is so iconic. The whole album is reeks of the Pretenders' easy/jammy and fun rock sound. Favorites were Space Invader, Stop Your Sobbing, Tattooed Love Boys, Precious and of course Brass in Pocket.

The Renaissance by Q-Tip
Aug 05 2026

This album was very varied. Q-Tip's sound is in every track but the tracks feel incomplete. Loved some of the features

Aug 06 2026

Talking Heads have such a unique sound. It transfers to each album. Loved listening to this album but I didn't hear too many hits. The first and last track were my favorites.

Groovin' by The Young Rascals
Aug 07 2026

It was a pretty good album. Several of the tracks I knew and the overall sound of the rest of the album was beautiful and folksy. The general tone was positive and I liked it. Faves were: Find Somebody, How Can I Be Sure, Groovin', I Don't Love You Anymore, and It's Love. Shout to Sueno, too. The beginning of I Left My Wallet in El Segundo.

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Aug 10 2026

Not a super fan of the album. (3 is) The Magic Number and Me, Myself and I saved it for me. Most of the tracks had the De La Soul sound and fun but lacked some substance. Not huge fan of the skits, but what hip hop album ever makes great skits.

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