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Album	You	Global	Diff
Highly Evolved The Vines	5	3.03	+1.97
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo Devo	5	3.15	+1.85
Bitches Brew Miles Davis	5	3.3	+1.7
Red Headed Stranger Willie Nelson	5	3.34	+1.66
At Fillmore East The Allman Brothers Band	5	3.37	+1.63
Nilsson Schmilsson Harry Nilsson	5	3.43	+1.57
Oracular Spectacular MGMT	5	3.62	+1.38
Birth Of The Cool Miles Davis	5	3.63	+1.37
good kid, m.A.A.d city Kendrick Lamar	5	3.64	+1.36
Deja Vu Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young	5	3.7	+1.3

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Bob Dylan	1	3.61	-2.61
Time Out Of Mind Bob Dylan	1	3.21	-2.21
Coles Corner Richard Hawley	1	3.03	-2.03
Mott Mott The Hoople	1	2.93	-1.93
This Nation’s Saving Grace The Fall	1	2.89	-1.89
Kilimanjaro The Teardrop Explodes	1	2.86	-1.86
The White Room The KLF	1	2.78	-1.78
Two Dancers Wild Beasts	1	2.74	-1.74
Blood On The Tracks Bob Dylan	2	3.66	-1.66
Maggot Brain Funkadelic	2	3.59	-1.59

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Artist	Albums	Average
Miles Davis	3	4.67

Least Favorites

Artist	Albums	Average
Bob Dylan	3	1.33
The Byrds	3	2

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Highly Evolved

The Vines · 1 likes

5/5

Classic power pop. Enjoyed it quite a bit!

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Maggot Brain

Funkadelic

2/5

Wow! Didn’t know I should have dropped a little cid before listening to this one! Definitely ahead of its time for 1971 and I guess I’d say Hit it and Quit it was the fave track. Either that or the title track. Not really my cup of tea, but can appreciate why it’s one of the 1001.

Funeral

Arcade Fire

3/5

The early 2000s. A little more my speed, but not a mind scrambler. Good tunes including the “hit” Rebellion (Lies). I’d listen again

At Mister Kelly's

Sarah Vaughan

4/5

Classic jazz vocal and live to boot. Really good stuff.

The Clash

3/5

Not bad for late 70s punk.

Ocean Rain

Echo And The Bunnymen

3/5

Echo & the Bunnymen were the band that the ultra mega cool kids liked in high school. I liked this one well enough, I guess. Killing Moon will always be the fave on this record.

Bitches Brew

Miles Davis

5/5

He’s the goat, no doubt about that! Miles kills it every time and Bitches Brew is no exception.

Oracular Spectacular

MGMT

5/5

I already knew some songs from this record, but I’ve been wanting a reason to listen to the rest of it. This was it, and I’m glad I did.

Red Headed Stranger

Willie Nelson

5/5

Of course I’ve heard a couple tracks from this record, but I’d never heard it in its entirety. A true classic from a true legend.

High Violet

The National

3/5

Nilsson Schmilsson

Harry Nilsson

5/5

How have I not listened to this album? Found out a lot about Harry and his music by listening and reading his Wikipedia page. It’s a shame he passed so early…like so many before and after him. Loved this record for sure.

Moving Pictures

Rush

4/5

This is definitely one of my fave Rush albums. Probably #2 only to be topped by Grace Under Pressure…but that’s just my personal taste. As far as Moving Pictures: The songs: perfect. The cover: iconic. The band: legends. I have no problem listening to this record, ever.

Play

Moby

4/5

Surprised by a couple of these tracks I’d never heard and really liked them. Overall a good listen.

Kilimanjaro

The Teardrop Explodes

1/5

Didn’t care for it too much

The Genius Of Ray Charles

Ray Charles

4/5

Another GOAT!

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

1/5

Just not a fan…never have been.

Born To Be With You

Dion

2/5

The Man Who

Travis

3/5

Not bad, but again, not a mind scrambler.

Brilliant Corners

Thelonious Monk

4/5

The classic early days of jazz. Can’t beat it.

Thriller

Michael Jackson

5/5

C’mon man. You definitely can’t beat this…well, maybe you can…wink, wink… Yeee heee!

Fear Of Music

Talking Heads

3/5

This ain’t no party, this ain’t no disco, this ain’t no foolin around!

Highly Evolved

The Vines

5/5

Classic power pop. Enjoyed it quite a bit!

Deja Vu

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

5/5

An absolute classic, no denying this one.

The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady

Charles Mingus

4/5

I do like classic jazz. These guys are truly pioneers.

OK Computer

Radiohead

5/5

An iconic 90s staple.

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

3/5

I don’t usually like Neil Young, but I wasn’t upset with this.

The World is a Ghetto

War

3/5

Not bad

The Notorious Byrd Brothers

The Byrds

2/5

Not bad, but not a fave.

At Fillmore East

The Allman Brothers Band

5/5

Legendary.

Innervisions

Stevie Wonder

4/5

Love Stevie…

Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite

Maxwell

4/5

Make some babies!

Hunky Dory

David Bowie

3/5

Another legend.

Suzanne Vega

4/5

I didn’t really like SV back in the day, but you know what? This really wasn’t as bad as I remember. I kind of enjoyed it actually.

Doolittle

Pixies

3/5

Loud and proud. Wasn’t into the Pixies too much back then, but I see the appeal and enjoyed this one.

Brothers In Arms

Dire Straits

4/5

An absolute classic and brought them into the extreme mainstream. Can’t remember if I had the LP or cassette, but I bought it when it was released.

Too Rye Ay

Dexys Midnight Runners

2/5

Never heard this all the way through and I doubt I will ever again. I did appreciate the fact that the hit was buried within the album, and yeah, if it ever comes on in a party atmosphere I’m gonna sing it, but I just don’t like his voice.

good kid, m.A.A.d city

Kendrick Lamar

5/5

An absolute fave of mine from the beginning. I like the way Kendrick raps, the song structures, the way it was produced, the story…I like everything about it.

Darkness on the Edge of Town

Bruce Springsteen

3/5

The Boss. A legend. Not a huge fan but I get it.

Ambient 1/Music For Airports

Brian Eno

3/5

Relaxing, ambient. Should have listened in the evening with low light and a quick hit. Instead, I was in the middle of my workday.

All That You Can't Leave Behind

2/5

Even though this is 26 years old, I’m not a fan of “new” U2. I like OG U2…from the 80s.

Stardust

Willie Nelson

4/5

Old standards beautifully performed by the legend himself. A nice listen.

Here Are the Sonics

The Sonics

3/5

I had no clue. These guys are great and a true garage band as they’re categorized. A little more raucous than some of the other bands around that time. I actually loved it.

Blood On The Tracks

Bob Dylan

2/5

Again, not a fan.

Power In Numbers

Jurassic 5

3/5

Good, classic hip hop.

The Sensual World

Kate Bush

4/5

Love Kate Bush. I think I was IN love with her at one point during the 80s. I fondly remember this album from the Wherehouse days!

Dear Science

TV On The Radio

2/5

It was ok, but not mind blowing. Liked the first track.

Palo Congo

Sabu

3/5

A nice retro listen. Definitely rhythmic…

Grace

Jeff Buckley

4/5

Love this record. A shame that he was taken way too soon.

The Bones Of What You Believe

CHVRCHES

4/5

Kinda liked it. I could see myself listening again.

Trafalgar

Bee Gees

2/5

I prefer disco era Bee Gees much more than this if I’m being honest.

A Rush Of Blood To The Head

Coldplay

4/5

Lots of hits, but some good deep tracks.

Morrison Hotel

The Doors

4/5

An absolute classic.

Debut

Björk

3/5

Iceland’s finest. Quirky and unique.

New Boots And Panties

Ian Dury

3/5

Raw, English rock and roll.

Juju

Siouxsie And The Banshees

3/5

A classic display of early 80s goth, punk. She’s the queen.

Fifth Dimension

The Byrds

2/5

Guess I’m not a Byrds fan.

The Madcap Laughs

Syd Barrett

2/5

Misunderstood guy. mad genius? Not sure about that…

Fear Of A Black Planet

Public Enemy

4/5

The kings and O.G.s.

Kenya

Machito

3/5

Enjoyed it, but not my usual go to.

Buena Vista Social Club

3/5

Enjoyed it, but not my usual go to.

Birth Of The Cool

Miles Davis

5/5

Another from the Goat.

Pink Moon

Nick Drake

4/5

I never heard Nick Drake until the resurgence of Pink Moon in the 2000s for the car commercial. Full album sounds pretty good.

American Beauty

Grateful Dead

3/5

An American classic.

Being There

Wilco

3/5

Hadn’t been a big fan of Wilco in the past but I liked it.

KIWANUKA

Michael Kiwanuka

4/5

This album kicks ass.

Metallica

3/5

The last semi solid Metallica record in my opinion. Definitely not my fave though…too many “hits”.

Kings Of The Wild Frontier

Adam & The Ants

3/5

Not bad, but not mind blowing. I enjoy Friend or Foe a LOT more.

Coles Corner

Richard Hawley

1/5

Um, curious…why is this on the list? I did not like this at all.

Hail To the Thief

Radiohead

4/5

Radiohead - Always good.

Two Dancers

Wild Beasts

1/5

Nah. Not for me.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

4/5

He’s another GOAT!

Sheer Heart Attack

Queen

3/5

Never listened to too many deep tracks by Queen. Good, but had to rate in the middle.

Songs From The Big Chair

Tears For Fears

5/5

Loved this record since ‘85!

A Hard Day's Night

Beatles

5/5

Hey man…it’s the Beatles.

Talvin Singh

3/5

Dummy

Portishead

3/5

Let's Stay Together

Al Green

4/5

Velvety, feel good grooves

Live At The Star Club, Hamburg

Jerry Lee Lewis

3/5

This guy could get em going…

Sticky Fingers

The Rolling Stones

4/5

I’m not the biggest Stones fan, but I do like this one.

2112

Rush

4/5

Another classic. Again, not my fave Rush record(I have a couple others in line before this one), but it’s good.

Cypress Hill

4/5

Was an instant classic. Still stands up today.

Mott

Mott The Hoople

1/5

Not really my cup of tea…

You've Come a Long Way Baby

Fatboy Slim

3/5

High energy, repetitive club hits from the late 90s. I think I’m more of a Crystal Method fan.

The White Room

The KLF

1/5

Didn’t listen. Original not available on Spotify

Crooked Rain Crooked Rain

Pavement

3/5

Not bad

Led Zeppelin IV

Led Zeppelin

4/5

Classic rock at its finest. Houses of the Holy is still my personal fave though.

The Yes Album

Yes

3/5

Enjoyed it

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down

The Dandy Warhols

3/5

A decent listen.

Car Wheels On A Gravel Road

Lucinda Williams

3/5

Meat Is Murder

The Smiths

4/5

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo

Devo

5/5

An absolute classic, one of a kind.

Fly Or Die

N.E.R.D

4/5

I liked this. Different vibe.

Achtung Baby

4/5

Not my first U2 choice, again, more of an 80s U2 person, but this one’s pretty good.

Welcome To The Pleasuredome

Frankie Goes To Hollywood

4/5

Kinda enjoyed it. Forgot it was a double album

Channel Orange

Frank Ocean

3/5

Enjoyed this too…some tracks better than others, but overall good.

Time Out Of Mind

Bob Dylan

1/5

Again and again…not a fan.

The Number Of The Beast

Iron Maiden

4/5

Classic 80s metal!

Hejira

Joni Mitchell

3/5

Mama Said Knock You Out

LL Cool J

3/5

Siembra

Willie Colón & Rubén Blades

3/5

Electric Warrior

T. Rex

2/5

Murmur

R.E.M.

4/5

This Nation’s Saving Grace

The Fall

1/5

Never heard of these guys. Call me whatever, but I didn’t care for it.

Boy In Da Corner

Dizzee Rascal

2/5

Never heard of this guy. Call me whatever, but it didn’t get me going.

Brothers

The Black Keys

4/5

What's Going On

Marvin Gaye

4/5

Murder Ballads

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

2/5

A Night At The Opera

Queen

4/5

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Elton John

4/5

Queen Of Denmark

John Grant

3/5

Sweetheart Of The Rodeo

The Byrds

2/5

Hot Fuss

The Killers

4/5

Siamese Dream

The Smashing Pumpkins

5/5

One of my all time faves. Hands down.

Nick Of Time

Bonnie Raitt

4/5

Dub Housing

Pere Ubu

1/5

Exodus

Bob Marley & The Wailers

4/5

The Slider

T. Rex

2/5

Harvest

Neil Young

3/5

In A Silent Way

Miles Davis

4/5