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Album	You	Global	Diff
Rapture Anita Baker	5	2.94	+2.06
The Sensual World Kate Bush	5	3.18	+1.82
Eliminator ZZ Top	5	3.36	+1.64
Guero Beck	5	3.45	+1.55
Green R.E.M.	5	3.47	+1.53
So Peter Gabriel	5	3.53	+1.47
Van Halen Van Halen	5	3.62	+1.38
Hounds Of Love Kate Bush	5	3.63	+1.37
Vanishing Point Primal Scream	4	2.82	+1.18
Club Classics Vol. One Soul II Soul	4	2.82	+1.18

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Black Sabbath Black Sabbath	1	3.81	-2.81
The Score Fugees	1	3.69	-2.69
Superunknown Soundgarden	1	3.64	-2.64
Dirt Alice In Chains	1	3.46	-2.46
...And Justice For All Metallica	1	3.42	-2.42
The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady Charles Mingus	1	3.33	-2.33
Nebraska Bruce Springsteen	1	3.32	-2.32
Bitches Brew Miles Davis	1	3.3	-2.3
System Of A Down System Of A Down	1	3.27	-2.27
Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin	2	4.08	-2.08

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Artist	Albums	Average
Kate Bush	2	5

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Artist	Albums	Average
Miles Davis	2	1.5

5-Star Albums (10)

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...And Justice For All

Metallica · 1 likes

1/5

Never listened to Metallica before. Now I have. That’s all I need. Never again. Sorry.

G. Love And Special Sauce

G. Love & Special Sauce · 1 likes

1/5

Wow. This sounds so much like Soul Coughing. But not as good. Made me go back and listen to that band.

Surfer Rosa

Pixies · 1 likes

2/5

Ah, punk.

1-Star Albums (14)

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Physical Graffiti

Led Zeppelin

3/5

Great mix of musical styles; several radio favorites

L.A. Woman

The Doors

3/5

Led Zeppelin

2/5

I liked half of the album

Green

R.E.M.

5/5

One of REM’s finest

Adele

3/5

Pretty good overall; but don’t care for “Hello”

Ill Communication

Beastie Boys

4/5

Bitches Brew

Miles Davis

1/5

I like jazz, but this didn’t connect with me. Sorry, Miles.

I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got

Sinead O'Connor

2/5

“The Emperor’s New Clothes” is the best song on the album. “Nothing Compares” was killed by radio overplay. I can’t get through the last song, “I Do Not Want” … Her first album (The Lion and the Cobra) was a favorite; this, not so much.

Pink Moon

Nick Drake

4/5

I am so glad I got to hear this. Didn’t know about this artist. Good stuff. There are so many contemporary singers that have his style. Sad we lost him so young.

The Clash

2/5

First time I’ve heard these songs; missed this when it came out, very raw and punky. Recognized some styles used in songs that followed.

Superunknown

Soundgarden

1/5

This takes me back… I don’t like “Black Hole Sun,” but really enjoy “Spoonman.”

Vanishing Point

Primal Scream

4/5

I’m disappointed that my local independent alternative radio station didn’t play this back in the day.

The Köln Concert

Keith Jarrett

4/5

Heard this album a few years back and the story of how it came to be. Really enjoyed it. He’s a real “piano man”!

Aja

Steely Dan

4/5

Fantastic. Love these songs.

Eliminator

ZZ Top

5/5

What a rush! College days flash back. Love this album.

Low

David Bowie

4/5

Hadn’t heard this before. Too bad, because I really liked it. So it’s a good thing… I will listen again!

Idlewild

Everything But The Girl

2/5

Tracey has a great voice but the songs were just so-so for me. I prefer EBTG’s later album “Amplified Heart”.

Guero

Beck

5/5

Beck might not be for everyone, but I LIKED EVERY TRACK on this album! I will be listening to it again and again.

I Am a Bird Now

Antony and the Johnsons

1/5

Maybe I just don’t get it, but this didn’t connect with me at all. Won’t listen again.

Cosmo's Factory

Creedence Clearwater Revival

3/5

Good stuff! Even the spouse loved it.

Harvest

Neil Young

3/5

Glad to have heard the songs they don’t play on the radio. Good stuff.

Whatever

Aimee Mann

4/5

Different from her Til Tuesday music but I liked it, and the variety. She has a great voice.

You Are The Quarry

Morrissey

1/5

The album wasn’t as bad as I expected; technically and musically it’s well-done. But Morrissey’s voice and lyrics don’t connect in any way with me. It’s not something I will listen to again.

Who's Next

The Who

4/5

I will always think of Baba O’Riley as the video game theme song. Great stuff.

...And Justice For All

Metallica

1/5

Never listened to Metallica before. Now I have. That’s all I need. Never again. Sorry.

Crime Of The Century

Supertramp

4/5

Been a fan of Supertramp since Breakfast in America but hadn’t listened to this in its entirety. Liked it a lot.

The White Album

Beatles

5/5

Legendary. Almost felt like a greatest hits compilation.

The Score

Fugees

1/5

I’m not a fan of this kind of explicit music; and wouldn’t have listened to it otherwise. The language and messages are extremely offensive and violent. Wondering why it’s on the list.

Club Classics Vol. One

Soul II Soul

4/5

Fun! Liked this.

G. Love And Special Sauce

G. Love & Special Sauce

1/5

Wow. This sounds so much like Soul Coughing. But not as good. Made me go back and listen to that band.

Street Signs

Ozomatli

3/5

First I’ve heard of them; catchy! Enjoyed it.

Boston

4/5

Almost every song has been on the radio. Classic rock for sure.

Street Life

The Crusaders

3/5

Haven’t heard of this before; nice. Smooth jazz with some disco era influences.

The Infotainment Scan

The Fall

3/5

Another album I missed when it came out. (I blame my local radios for not playing it.) Enjoyed it.

Here's Little Richard

Little Richard

2/5

Fun! An important part of music history, but it got a little repetitive.

Dirt

Alice In Chains

1/5

The only song on the album I liked was the last one, “Would.” But I remembered liking them before… lt made me look up their “Jar of Flies” EP, which was a favorite back in the day.

Black Sabbath

1/5

Ugh. Not my cup of tea, but I listened to it for the first time. Wasn’t as bad as I expected. Interesting part of music history.

Emperor Tomato Ketchup

Stereolab

3/5

Enjoyed this. Another example of radio failing me; should have heard these songs on the alternative station when it came out!

The xx

4/5

Had forgotten about this album. It was good to hear it again.

Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus

Spirit

2/5

This album’s title and cover art doesn’t lead the listener very well to understand the music. I liked the songs but not the strange name and weird photo. “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”

Definitely Maybe

Oasis

2/5

It’s been awhile. They were definitely channeling the Beatles. And I had forgotten how much this album rocks!

Morrison Hotel

The Doors

2/5

Don’t hate ‘em, but don’t love ‘em either.

Warehouse: Songs And Stories

Hüsker Dü

3/5

Legendary.

Parallel Lines

Blondie

3/5

Three great singles that got radio airplay and put Blondie on the map. The rest of the album was just okay.

Ritual De Lo Habitual

Jane's Addiction

2/5

Never really could figure out this band. But it was a fun throwback.

Live At Leeds

The Who

2/5

Something for the super fans. (The spoken introductions were unique for the typical concert recording)

Hounds Of Love

Kate Bush

5/5

Kate made a perfect album. The more I listen, the more I love it. (And for the uninitiated who only know “Running up that hill,” you are in for a treat.)

Gentlemen

The Afghan Whigs

1/5

I remember this band from before, but can’t find a song I liked on the album.

Birth Of The Cool

Miles Davis

2/5

Heard of it before but hadn’t heard it. Interesting.

Like Water For Chocolate

Common

1/5

I’ve heard of this rapper but never listened before. The sad part is, the music is pretty good. But the lyrics are so obscene that most people will never hear it. (Here’s a thought, if you don’t want people using the N-word, don’t sing it.)

Siembra

Willie Colón & Rubén Blades

3/5

I wish my DuoLingo lessons had these words! I enjoyed the Latin music styles, even though I couldn’t understand the lyrics.

Astral Weeks

Van Morrison

3/5

Heard of him, but never heard this. Interesting.

Jazz Samba

Stan Getz

2/5

Ahh… lots of jazz records are on the list…

Transformer

Lou Reed

3/5

Stuff of legends. Hadn’t heard the whole thing before. Some better than the others but I enjoyed it

Step In The Arena

Gang Starr

3/5

Never heard of these rappers, but enjoyed it. Reminds me of the Fresh Prince and MC 900 Ft Jesus.

Rio

Duran Duran

4/5

Defined a decade. Takes me back. Got a little overplayed but still good stuff.

OK Computer

Radiohead

3/5

Hadn’t listened before. Interesting stuff. It’s not something for the background, you have to pay attention.

Iron Maiden

2/5

First thought was “ugh,” but I listened for the first time and it wasn’t as bad as I expected. But that cover art is UUUGGGLLY.

Van Halen

5/5

Funny to think this came out in the middle of the disco fad! Great stuff!

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Elton John

4/5

Full of hits. Didn’t realize it was a double album. Fun!

Cee-Lo Green... Is The Soul Machine

Cee Lo Green

2/5

Better than I expected.

The Good, The Bad & The Queen

2/5

Just so-so for me.

Peter Gabriel

5/5

Excellent. It was part of my record collection when it came out. Wonder what someone who heard it for the first time would think?

Surfer Rosa

Pixies

2/5

Ah, punk.

Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys

3/5

What an interesting mix.

My Aim Is True

Elvis Costello

4/5

Gotta love the “other Elvis!” Heard the singles on the radio; the rest of the album was entertaining.

Bad

Michael Jackson

4/5

Not bad, not bad at all. And perfect for “Weird Al” Yankovic to parody…

The Holy Bible

Manic Street Preachers

2/5

The only thing I didn’t really like was the cover art.

Parklife

Blur

2/5

Love the hit single. Wish I loved the rest as much.

Architecture And Morality

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

3/5

Missed this one; interesting mix.

Central Reservation

Beth Orton

3/5

Categorized as rock? Nah, maybe pop or adult alternative. Similar to Paula Cole, Sarah McLachlan or Sinead O’Connor. Enjoyed it.

The Atomic Mr Basie

Count Basie & His Orchestra

3/5

Fun. Catchy. I heard styles that had influenced later music (i.e., TV theme songs).

The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady

Charles Mingus

1/5

The description in Apple Music made this sound like some amazing, groundbreaking work but I couldn’t say the same thing. It was a confusing mess. Makes me wonder what they were thinking when they recorded it…“Hey, let’s all play at the same time and out of tune and call it hip!”

Lady In Satin

Billie Holiday

2/5

Interesting, lovely voice, but I got bored with it. All the songs sounded the same. Sorry, Billie.

Paranoid

Black Sabbath

3/5

Haha… Black Sabbath on the Sabbath! Funny how this album has become commonplace in modern society. (Even my better half was enjoying it.)

Murmur

R.E.M.

3/5

Another good one from R.E.M.

Kimono My House

Sparks

3/5

I knew of Sparks from the ‘80s, but not this. Got the ‘70s sound.

Live!

Fela Kuti

3/5

What a fun concert recording, wrapped up with an epic drum solo!

Mothership Connection

Parliament

3/5

Disco and UFOs? Of course!

Electric

The Cult

2/5

Hmm. This was played on the local alternative station when it came out even though it was classified as “hard rock.” The singles got a lot of airplay, but I never bought the album.

The Sensual World

Kate Bush

5/5

Another perfect album from Kate. Listened twice yesterday. How can you not love it?

Document

R.E.M.

4/5

Good stuff; it’s when this alternative band became mainstream (but this is the third REM album that has come up for me in the list… wonder about the random-ness of the generator)

Rust Never Sleeps

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

2/5

Another Neil Young album; didn’t connect with me this time. (Continue to wonder about the random generator, why it seems to repeat artists?)

Rubber Soul

Beatles

4/5

Good variety. Classic.

Nebraska

Bruce Springsteen

1/5

So, he must have been going through his Dylan or Johnny Cash phase… but frankly, he should have skipped it. I thought it was pretty dull.

Horses

Patti Smith

2/5

I know this is an important album but I didn’t like it much.

Oar

Alexander 'Skip' Spence

3/5

Never heard of this before. Interesting mix. Especially liked “Grey/Afro”

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

Eurythmics

4/5

Great songs. Good to hear it again.

The Doors

2/5

I like The Doors well enough, but this is the third time I’ve gotten one of their albums in the short time I’ve been listening… Not very random…

Unhalfbricking

Fairport Convention

3/5

Heard of this group but never listened before. Interesting.

Fetch The Bolt Cutters

Fiona Apple

2/5

Wow. An album from during the pandemic? Very different from her other music. But another example of an ugly album cover.

Arrival

ABBA

2/5

Four of the 12 songs got airplay but the rest of the album was just so-so for me. An odd mix of styles.

American IV: The Man Comes Around

Johnny Cash

5/5

Brilliant. Cool to hear Mr. Cash sing different songs. Loved it.

System Of A Down

1/5

Even listening to the “clean version” was torture. Definitely not my style. Zero stars.

Rapture

Anita Baker

5/5

What an amazing voice. Listened twice. Loved it.

Off The Wall

Michael Jackson

3/5

Loved half of the album; didn’t care for his ballads.

Roger the Engineer

The Yardbirds

3/5

Knew of this band but hadn’t heard this album. Did they borrow from the Beatles or was it the other way around? Or was it just the sound of the British Invasion?