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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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A Live One
Phish
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5 | 2.47 | +2.53 |
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A1A
Jimmy Buffett
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5 | 2.76 | +2.24 |
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The Mantle
Agalloch
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5 | 3.03 | +1.97 |
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Year of the Cat
Al Stewart
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5 | 3.15 | +1.85 |
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The Grass Is Blue
Dolly Parton
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5 | 3.28 | +1.72 |
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News at 11
Cat System Corp.
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4 | 2.36 | +1.64 |
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Smell No Evil
Ookla The Mok
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4 | 2.39 | +1.61 |
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The Simple Plan
August is Falling
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4 | 2.43 | +1.57 |
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John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman
John Coltrane
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5 | 3.45 | +1.55 |
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Chet
Chet Baker
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5 | 3.53 | +1.47 |
You Love Less Than Most
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The Feeding of the 5000
Crass
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1 | 2.68 | -1.68 |
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Pinkerton
Weezer
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2 | 3.43 | -1.43 |
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Boxer
The National
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2 | 3.33 | -1.33 |
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Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
Big Thief
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2 | 3.24 | -1.24 |
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Rose Mountain
Screaming Females
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2 | 3.24 | -1.24 |
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I Need to Start a Garden
Haley Heynderickx
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2 | 3.17 | -1.17 |
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Chocolate Synthesizer
Boredoms
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1 | 2.11 | -1.11 |
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Weezer
Weezer
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3 | 4.08 | -1.08 |
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Operation Ivy
Operation Ivy
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2 | 3.04 | -1.04 |
5-Star Albums (8)
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Yoko Ono · 3 likes
2/5
O.
No.
Agalloch · 2 likes
5/5
This is an exceptional album. The metal is deep without being overwhelmingly loud. I was able to appreciate the details and depth
Counting Crows · 2 likes
4/5
Adam Duritz is an incredible poet. Of all the 90's groups, Counting Crows is definitely a favorite of mine
Swans · 2 likes
4/5
I found a lot to like here. I didn't have the day available to spend the time, but what I got to listen to held my interest
Anaïs Mitchell · 2 likes
3/5
I love a good story told in song. Positive vibes here
1-Star Albums (2)
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Mogwai
3/5
I was pleased with the music... Made for good drive time
Gurrumul
3/5
Beautiful instrumental work.
2/5
Can't put my finger on it, but the vocals and music seem to be a half tone out of step with each other. Weird effect, and not to my liking
Savages
3/5
Generally positive on this one....
4/5
Enjoying this.
Mary Chapin Carpenter
3/5
Another great female artist
Anaïs Mitchell
3/5
I love a good story told in song. Positive vibes here
My Chemical Romance
3/5
MCR was a band that was past my era, but this was definitely a solid album.
Switchfoot
3/5
Delightful. Group has a solid sound
Garmarna
3/5
Great switch up. I don't know swedish, so I can't vouch for quality of lyrics but the vocals went well with the music
Great Big Sea
4/5
What a fun listen! Loved the folk style music. Lyrics were very easy, and unlike a more contemporary Drop Kick Murphy's, didn't need to be vulgar to make a point
Primus
3/5
Drum heavy but not in a bad way
The Tragically Hip
3/5
Substantiative offering. Would have guessed 90's if I hadn't seen the write up
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
4/5
I started listening to this on a rainy drive to work day. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Loved the thematic sessions
Kayo Dot
3/5
Not unpleasant.
Vulfpeck
3/5
Quite funky! Good beats for a pre holiday mindset
Kano
3/5
Not bad for genre
Richard Dawson
2/5
I suspect whoever submitted this album for consideration was owed a significant amount of money from the artist, and was fervently hoping that with enough exposure to the public the album may make a few more dollars.
I can't think of anything else to want this album to be listened to.
Chromatics
3/5
The instrumentals were top notch. The 'greek chorus' of the lyrics didn't seem intense enough to match
The Dear Hunter
3/5
A bit eclectic.
Charli xcx
4/5
I loved the dance beats. Also, very big fan of that accent.
Jeff Rosenstock
3/5
Bunch of fun little rants. Adequate but not 'serious' music
Sufjan Stevens
4/5
Beautiful sounds. First time I heard this artist. Will listen again
Crystal Castles
3/5
Very nice techno beat
Olivia Rodrigo
4/5
Lived the raw essence feels. Music was good, singer seems to be talking to you to tell the story
Ornette Coleman
3/5
Great drum and bass. Very acceptable horn work
Alexisonfire
2/5
Was not bad, but it felt hollow. Like, I am playing notes, but I don't have any heart behind them
Times New Viking
2/5
Repeat after me: distortion is not music
Amadou & Mariam
3/5
Very nice vocals.
Wussy
3/5
Very nice vacation play. Gentle within the a decently moving music score
Café Tacvba
3/5
Another very decent vacation sound track. I can only understand a few words, but seems like good stuff. Music works well with the story telling
Haley Heynderickx
2/5
The instrumental piece was very good. Vocals sounded 'off' ... can't say if it was pitch, or trying to hit too many notes (flats) singers don't normally try for
Courteeners
3/5
Surprisingly easy to listen to.
Talk Talk
4/5
Gentle and soothing... Wonderful wind down songs
Tori Amos
3/5
Easy to listen to...
TOOL
3/5
The Mountain Goats
3/5
A real rough cut. Seemed to be part demo tape and part innovative concept. Lyrics were well done
Extrechinato y Tu
3/5
Winsome latanic beats
Stars
3/5
Decent vocals and satisfying music
Chris de Burgh
3/5
Aptly named. Good stories
Lady Gaga
4/5
Young Faga was very fresh.
Valerie June
3/5
This has a remarkable throwback sound similar to the original Motown groups of the sixties. Raw, direct, simplistic
Sam Fender
3/5
Felt a bit like Springsteen when Bruce wasn't a whiny little bitch.
Yellowcard
3/5
Representative of the era...really clean music
They Might Be Giants
3/5
Frolicking jaunt through some well crafted tunes
Ian McDonald
4/5
Really excited to listen to this instrumental. Will listen again
The Vaccines
3/5
Great listen. It fits favorably with the time period
Faith No More
3/5
Excellent instrumental work
TOOL
4/5
Offbeat but sometimes it is interesting to listen to people who porport to be joyless
Salif Keita
3/5
Loved the rhythms. Small sample set, but kept my interest
Backstreet Boys
3/5
Fun throw back...felt like I was deep in the 90's / 00's again
Beyoncé
3/5
Great stuff. Liked the understated strength.
Susanne Sundfør
3/5
Moving, but almost too slow
Cluster
3/5
Lovely instrumental.
Nightwish
2/5
I really wanted to like this. The music rocked. The vocals rocked. Together...not so much
Noname
3/5
Didn't enjoy this as much as I should have. Lots of different voices so it was hard to get a smooth rhythm
Dave Matthews Band
3/5
DMB is very solid. Kept me interested through out
Operation Ivy
2/5
Nope. ADHD inspired metal. Not my style
Adam Green
2/5
"hey, look at me! I do drugs! I have sex, sometimes with girls!"
Sadly, that's my takeaway... Minimal effort, and likely minimal fucks given by the artist
David Baerwald
4/5
There is a certain deepness you can feel. He lived these lyrics
Magdalena Bay
3/5
Even temper. Had fun for sure
Alex Cameron
3/5
Well-paced. I liked the story telling
The Upsetters
3/5
Nice rasta feel
BABYMETAL
3/5
Fitting name: Babymetal
Energetic but not overwhelming...
Amália Rodrigues
3/5
Since I don't speak the language (assuming Portuguese), I cannot speak to the story telling. Voice went well with the music
Emicida
3/5
Again, can't give an opinion on the story telling but music was in accord with vocals
Dead Boys
3/5
Typical of the era
The Church
3/5
I liked the "Pink Floyd" quality of the album. Might listen again
Boards of Canada
3/5
I learned something new about me today. I have a "too weird" level below what was my previous level.
TOOL
4/5
Had not listened to Tool when I was younger but enjoy them now. Full bodied
Medeski, Martin & Wood
4/5
I didn't know I needed this
Sampha
3/5
Light, breezy quality to this. Fun music
Vampire Weekend
3/5
Good, easy listening. Nice story telling
Bloc Party
3/5
Smooth moving. Nice to listen to
Type O Negative
3/5
Great tone. Fits well to the dreary day
Frightened Rabbit
3/5
Very serviceable relaxed music
Fontaines D.C.
3/5
Quirky. I was a bit turned off by the allusion to violence in the early bits
Snarky Puppy
4/5
Nice addition to the jazz lineup. Will look for more by these guys
Sunny Day Real Estate
3/5
Suitable to fill in the background while doing other things.
Earth, Wind & Fire
4/5
Great disco bump from back when I was alive
Sparks
3/5
Interesting sounds for late 70's
Might give a listen again
Sufjan Stevens
3/5
Smooth sound. Pleasant to listen to
Courtney Barnett
4/5
Barnett has a voice I appreciate very much. A siren call that compels you to listen to what she's saying.
The Alan Parsons Project
4/5
Forgot about this. Excellent, thoughtful music
Yoko Ono
2/5
O.
No.
Mustafa
3/5
Smooth gentle vocals. Same troubled years messages but not 'in your face'.
Him, I will listen to.
Avicii
3/5
Good listen.
Agalloch
5/5
This is an exceptional album. The metal is deep without being overwhelmingly loud. I was able to appreciate the details and depth
Carly Rae Jepsen
3/5
Fresh vocals. Joy behind the voice
Khruangbin
3/5
Mixed feelings about this....
I enjoyed the effortless guitar, but the drum track was somehow a bit off-putting and repetitive. No real flavor on the drums
Amon Düül II
3/5
Nice sample of way late 60's / early 70's music
Angelo De Augustine
3/5
Soft voice, livable lyrics.
3/5
I'm really enjoying this album. Very comfortable with the music and lyrics
BABYMETAL
3/5
Fun little venture into metal. Frenetic without depth.
"Weird Al" Yankovic
4/5
Such fun! Al is the ultimate satirical answer to life, the universe and everything
Jimmy Buffett
5/5
I love listening to this Pirate. Not a full fledged Parrot head, but close enough.
RIP to a gentle troubadour
The National
2/5
This didn't catch my fancy.
Comus
4/5
A surprising amount of depth to the lyrics. A decent "story album". Can't imagine grabbing for this at all though.
Spinvis
3/5
Being a typical American, my exposure to European is language is minimal. I will say the voice went exceptionally well with the music, and I really liked the music
WHY?
3/5
Somewhat unusual...lots of minor keys added to the nilism.
Arctic Monkeys
4/5
Overall positive thoughts about the album. For me, no great standout track, but substantial reason for me to listen to more
Tosca
3/5
Nice beats. Traveling today so can't really appreciate it. Better than average
Porter Robinson
3/5
Pleasant background music
Johnny Winter
3/5
Solid guitar player. Worth additional listening
Marillion
3/5
Marillion happens to share the name of a bard in the first Game of Thrones book... Was just rereading that section when this popped up as today's album. Coincidence?
Screaming Females
2/5
Very seldom has an album cover depicted my feelings about the music so succinctly....
The cover of this somehow perfectly captured my "WTF"
Well done
System Of A Down
3/5
Adequate
Polvo
3/5
Nice. Weird texture but likeable
Delightful music for a gray day.
Roger Waters
4/5
Such a smooth story getting told here.
The Beautiful South
4/5
Really got drawn into the album because of the provacative lyrics of the first song, but stayed because it was very decent story telling and quite pleasant to listen to.
Chappell Roan
3/5
I am a bit jaded. CR is "the latest craze" and the lyrics appealed to the least common multiple of people who have and use genitals. (Sigh).
The voice was fine, the music was fine. I'm just over the over hyped.
Kashmir
3/5
Very nice blend of instruments and vocals.
Rodríguez
3/5
Storytelling was on point and just enough instrumental back.
Gerry Cinnamon
3/5
Again, great story telling with acoustic instrumentals. This guy knows where he comes from
Jai Paul
3/5
Reliance on the technique through the album. Not bad, but became repetitive.
100 gecs
4/5
Nicely upbeat. Proof you can have fun while not stressing too much
John Coltrane
5/5
In the Mount Rushmore of jazz, Coltrane has a spot.
Bright Eyes
4/5
Very thoughtful lyrics matched cleverly to music riffs. Really enjoyed all of it
Swans
4/5
I found a lot to like here. I didn't have the day available to spend the time, but what I got to listen to held my interest
Glass Animals
3/5
Pleasantly presented. Has a unique rhythm which was not difficult to enjoy
The Notwist
3/5
Lighter take from the normal grunge of 90's era music. Very Nice
Psyche Origami
3/5
My normal advisory that this isn't my favorite genre. Easy to understand and not blatantly hateful.
Duncan Dhu
3/5
Didn't speak the language, so I just considered the voice to be another instrument. Seems to have been really good; hopefully wasn't hateful
Harmonium
4/5
Music is delightful. My incredibly basic understanding of French picked up enough context to get by, but I have no doubt I didn't get all the nuance. Will listen to again
Fall Out Boy
3/5
Dynamic sound. One of the better groups of time
Boredoms
1/5
Wow. Unexpectedly painful to listen to. Couldn't get beyond the second track.
Josh Ritter
4/5
I enjoy soft ballads such as these. Easy listening any time
The Stooges
3/5
That's some really raw tunage. Cool in the fact that it is 50 years old....
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
3/5
Reminiscent of late 70's music, unexpectedly coming across as unpolished
Thee Oh Sees
2/5
Drummer playing all at the same pace. Likely loses 10 kilos a concert.
The Avett Brothers
3/5
Gentle story telling...easy to listen to
The Amazing Devil
3/5
Thoughtful story telling. Very good vocals
Bruce Cockburn
3/5
I am a fan of easy listening / storytelling. Was not disappointed
The Jesus Lizard
3/5
Fair to middling
Slowdive
3/5
Good mello groove on a cold December Friday
Al Stewart
5/5
An honest appraisal would say this was a decent but not outstanding album.
Yet, this one goes back to when I was alive fifty years ago. I immediately think of people and places that I hold fondly in my memories. The title track is on my 'stuck on an island ' list and even after the album played, I had to listen one more time. Five stars, for the memories
Matthew Good Band
3/5
Serviceable but paled compared to yesterday's.
Shihad
3/5
Meh. Was ok
Vince Guaraldi Trio
5/5
This album brings a feeling of such innocent bliss. This is childhood, discovering great universal truth type of greatness
Bo Burnham
4/5
Burnham has a brilliant way of discussing his struggles with mental health in a lighthearted manner. The music is somehow both satire and parody while being approachable.
Dream Theater
3/5
This sounds a bunch like Kansas's Leftoverture with the 'just enough' drum and the soaring vocals.
The Lumineers
4/5
Strong singer-songwriter stuff. Could see hanging out for a full set
Freddie Gibbs
2/5
Just didn't have a desire to listen past the first few tracks. The year 2025 ends in ten hours, and this is not how I want to remember it nor what I want to be my last music for the year.
BTW, best wishes for your 2026 everyone!
Various Artists
3/5
I am both happy and sad to start 2026 with this album. Happy because it reminded me about some great times. Sad because I can read and saw it was fifty years old. As music, rating it on the plus side
The Hold Steady
3/5
Very listenable indie group. Good arrangement for vocal and instruments
Neutral Milk Hotel
3/5
Fair to good vocals and such
Death
3/5
Sometimes you want to rock out to some stronger beats. Liked this
Status Quo
3/5
A nice southern rocker. Was well suited to the morning
TOOL
3/5
Banger
Floating Points
3/5
Lovely change of pace from my typical listening
Mr. Bungle
3/5
Quirky change of pace.
Maldita Vecindad Y Los Hijos Del 5to. Patio
3/5
Having fun making music!
Unwound
3/5
Nice beats
Frank Zappa
4/5
Deafheaven
3/5
Solid metal presentation. Nothing that separates their stuff from others
The Heads
3/5
A lot of talent on this album. Great selection
Chloe x Halle
4/5
Quite enjoyable! These two have well matched voices. Told their story without an excess of profanity which was a triumph
Yo La Tengo
3/5
Really felt nice listening to the album.
Kaizers Orchestra
3/5
I can't really identify the genre, but I found it to be a delight
Freestylers
2/5
No.
Reincidentes
3/5
Pretty hopping tunes. Not bilingual, so assuming it wasn't advocating death, misogyny or other inappropriate topics
Cindy Lee
3/5
Odd production sound. Not bad, but truly a bit
Manchester Orchestra
3/5
Enjoying this. Good lyrics, good mix of instruments
Weezer
3/5
Weezer had a decent sound. A lot of the stuff from this era seemed to be interchangeable (same themes, same level of mediocre efforts)
Wouldn't seek this out, but would listen to it if it were on
Karnivool
3/5
Good solid driving tunes. Typical of the time
Queens of the Stone Age
3/5
Solid metal base. I found the voice over radio DJ bits gave it a 'real' feeling
Phish
5/5
I started doing the album a day thing about 1200 albums ago, with the intent to broaden my horizons. In all my years, I somehow had never listened to Phish. This was a two hour helping, and afterwards I wanted to listen to more. Definitely will sample other stuff
Ryan Adams
3/5
Solid performance.... Good story telling
Black Devil Disco Club
3/5
Fairly decent
Ozzy Osbourne
4/5
Young, strong Ozzy. Great album
Low
3/5
Hints of new age with all the intentional distortion
311
3/5
Rap but with better music behind it
Ookla The Mok
4/5
Small difference between story telling and storytime. This was an excellent storytime
Stray From The Path
3/5
Wasn't a bad metal offering, but the hatred of half their target audience will likely not do much for their shelf life.
Jon Batiste
3/5
Good voice, fast oaced
Childish Gambino
3/5
Forenote: not a favorite genre. That said, I found it easy to listen to and would be open to another listen
Cat System Corp.
4/5
Oddly compelling. Blips from history I've lived with an unending supply of hold music. It beats me why, but I found myself liking it
Counting Crows
4/5
Adam Duritz is an incredible poet. Of all the 90's groups, Counting Crows is definitely a favorite of mine
3/5
Easy enough to listen to. Nothing compels a revisit
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
3/5
For me, this was an unremarkable effort.
Built To Spill
3/5
Gentle to the ear
Charly García
3/5
Started to listen to this and got distracted by life. What I heard wasn't bad
Paul McCartney
4/5
Paul McCartney is one of the standards by which modern music is measured. He can make a viable song from the ingredients of a cake mix.
This effort from his post Beatles world is very good
Gotcha!
3/5
Surprisingly popping music. I was quite excited
Dolly Parton
5/5
Miss Parton is an incredibly lovely soul. I see that in her music. I automatically loved this
Wilco
3/5
Kind of in my preferences wheelhouse. Musically easy to listen to
The Chats
3/5
Best thing about this was being short. Very acceptable punk style... Was getting bored by 3rd song
The Caretaker
2/5
Sadly I didn't understand this one. Only made it through a couple of tracks. The album hiss and pop effects were overdone
Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine
3/5
Surprisingly good beats.
Broken Social Scene
3/5
Fit well in the background as I was going about my day. I liked it
Chet Baker
5/5
Could have, and still might, listen to this again back to back. A grand level of smooth
INXS
4/5
Well done 80's rock
King Crimson
3/5
Fun dip back to the late 70's
No performance enhancing substance was consumed to increase enjoyment
Ween
3/5
I found it pleasantly good... Doubt I will take a second listen though
Stromae
3/5
Jaunty euro-club feel.
Metric
4/5
A feel good rocker from the north. Reminiscent of Joanie Jett but more Canadian nice
August is Falling
4/5
Swift beats, 90's feel like Green Day, but better
Childish Gambino
3/5
Reminded me of 70's funk. So very good in it's own style
The Weakerthans
3/5
Canadian nice
Chico Science
3/5
Excellent regional sounds.
Sum 41
3/5
Very basic. Well done, but nothing that was 'signature'
Hikaru Utada
3/5
Excellent pace and energy.
Future Islands
3/5
Had a very pleasant listen to. Strong music without being too in your face
My Morning Jacket
3/5
Very decent live set. Wouldn't seek it out but won't walk out
NOFX
4/5
A bit more thoughtful and deliberate than I anticipated. Was very pleased
Itoiz
3/5
Nice rhythm
Weezer
2/5
I no longer wonder why the kids of this generation are so depressed. They had to listen to this crap
The Mountain Goats
4/5
Always appreciated a simple singer with simple backing instruments. Good story telling
Tom Misch
3/5
A 70's r&b feel. Easy, smooth listening
Descendents
3/5
Fine line between frenetic and chaos. This definitely crossed that
Barenaked Ladies
4/5
Great starting point for a Monday. Happy music, in the sense that it was easy to understand
Lou Reed
3/5
I mean, if you want to be a singer songwriter, be a friggin boss at it like Lou Reed. He owes the Wild Side on which he walks
Porcupine Tree
3/5
Very well mixed. Drums led the way without being overwhelming. Vocals had depth in the story telling
Korn
3/5
Desolation rock. There is no hope, ever.
Sorry
Sahara Hotnights
3/5
Enjoyed the storytelling. Strong, confident vocals and a very solid rocker.
Björk
3/5
Delightfully unusual
Damien Rice
3/5
Entirely adequate
The Tragically Hip
3/5
Deliberate / intentional.
Wasn't all over the place
The Groundhogs
3/5
Wonderful 70's feel.
Songs: Ohia
3/5
I would listen to them at a festival. I would not go just to listen to them
Talking Heads
4/5
Hadn't thought about these guys in a while. Will give it another listen soon
The Shins
4/5
Great sounds. Top level story telling and nice engineering
Transvision Vamp
3/5
Counter culture that blended into mainstream seemlessly
Less Than Jake
3/5
Snappy punk! Happy frenetic pace
Savatage
3/5
Very nice metal offering
Current 93
2/5
Mixed reviews from me. Torn between appreciating the unusual approach and asking myself what the hell did I just listen to.
Ween
3/5
A bit of light opera. Easy enough to listen to, not sure if I would seek it out
Pearl Jam
3/5
This deserves a full listen. Solid lyrics and music that draws you in.
Charles Mingus
3/5
No secret that I enjoy jazz. So, I was favorably impressed with this album from 1959.
Madvillain
3/5
Almost felt like a spoof of real rap. Were these guys ever really trying?
J Dilla
3/5
Was okay
Nine Inch Nails
3/5
Was a more mature sound for NIN, I think. Still good
of Montreal
3/5
Indie pop. Very palatable
Jawbreaker
3/5
Nice example of punk for the era
Mylène Farmer
3/5
A lovely voice with credible accompaniment.
My Chemical Romance
3/5
Moves deliberately. Definitely one of the better ones for the time
Killswitch Engage
3/5
Definitely alive. Great pace and a good mix of lyrics and music
Nujabes
3/5
Kind of liked this 'less aggressive ' rap. Voice and music did well together
Powderfinger
3/5
Very suitable background for today's chilly, rainy day
Pink Floyd
4/5
This group takes your mind places
Quicksand
3/5
The music rides with you. It's not in your face, or somewhere behind you. It's riding as you go along
Michael Hurley
3/5
Not what I expected.
Supertramp
4/5
A level of sassiness that was fresh for the 70's
The Hotelier
3/5
Emo shout-rock. Pretty good as an example
Paco de Lucía
3/5
Such wonderful rhythm and skills. Great to listen to on a coldish Friday morning
Zero 7
4/5
Loved the vocals and music here. Made me look into other stuff they do. Will be listening to more.
Vampire Weekend
3/5
Strong vocals. Was not a bad listen...
Q65
3/5
Would have been unique for the time. Seems a bit nostalgic for now
New Order
3/5
Nice synth pop
Bob Mould
3/5
Solid singer, reasonable instrumental background
Crass
1/5
The band certainly lives up to it's name: Crass
Very little to like here. Shock rock being shock rock, I guess
Depeche Mode
3/5
Very fresh sound for the time. Holds up well
W.A.S.P.
3/5
Great mix of vocals and instruments. My favorite type of metal