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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
World Clique Deee-Lite	5	2.87	+2.13
Smokers Delight Nightmares On Wax	5	2.91	+2.09
Soul Mining The The	5	3.17	+1.83
It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back Public Enemy	5	3.36	+1.64
Exile On Main Street The Rolling Stones	5	3.59	+1.41
Dire Straits Dire Straits	5	3.72	+1.28
Siamese Dream The Smashing Pumpkins	5	3.83	+1.17
Viva Hate Morrissey	4	2.96	+1.04
London Calling The Clash	5	3.96	+1.04

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Germfree Adolescents X-Ray Spex	1	3.07	-2.07
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Kanye West	2	3.4	-1.4
Raw Power The Stooges	2	3.31	-1.31
Surf's Up The Beach Boys	2	3.3	-1.3
Trans Europe Express Kraftwerk	2	3.15	-1.15
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo Devo	2	3.15	-1.15
Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle Bill Callahan	2	3.02	-1.02

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1-Star Albums (1)

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Transformer

Lou Reed

4/5

I was familiar with some of the songs but I've never listened to the album start to finish in its entirety. I can see why it's a classic. I can imagine how it'd be more nostalgic if I'd grown up listening to it. I'm not sure it'll be in my solid rotation though. Great to be familiar with it for reference during social connections, trivia, etc.

Thriller

Michael Jackson

4/5

This brought back some memories. Who can forget how popular some of these songs were. And with such memorable videos on MTV! I'd forgotten some of the songs on Thriller; it's clear why this is a classic.

Catch A Fire

Bob Marley & The Wailers

3/5

I didn't recognize these songs. It felt familiar. I'd thumbs up the album.

Seventeen Seconds

The Cure

3/5

Another example of an album that came out a little ahead of when I started discovering my own musical style. I'm familiar with many songs on the album but not the album itself. I was introduced to The Cure a little bit later. I might enjoy listening to this every no and again.

Raw Power

The Stooges

2/5

I definitely have not listened to this album. As much as I want to enjoy it (due to his connection with David Bowie), I just don’t have a connection to Iggy Pop or early punk. I’m glad to have listened to it once. I probably won’t reach for it again.

Raising Hell

Run-D.M.C.

3/5

Another album that I’m familiar with many songs but had never listened to the entire thing. I didn’t own this album but was made familiar with many of the songs via MTV. Worth a listen but won’t be in my heavy rotation. Interesting to notice how slow it feels compared to modern rap music (similar to comedies from the same era).

A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse

Faces

3/5

I’d never heard of Faces. I had no idea that Rod Stewart was in this band. I recognize a couple songs. Glad I listened to it. Probably will file this into the glad I listened to it files.

World Clique

Deee-Lite

5/5

Totally familiar with this album. Though it sounds a little different than how I remember it—more detail. I’d never turn this off if it came up in a random playlist. It brings back great memories and has a positive vibe.

In Rainbows

Radiohead

3/5

I’m a fan of Radiohead; however this isn’t my favorite.

Street Life

The Crusaders

3/5

Competent jazz. I dig it while cooking. I’d never heard of it.

The ArchAndroid

Janelle Monáe

3/5

It’s hard to believe this came out over 10 years ago. Clearly Janelle Monáe is talented and has a vision. There are some gems on this album. I have to wonder if she wasn’t a woman if the album would have received more attention.

Ágætis Byrjun

Sigur Rós

4/5

Trans Europe Express

Kraftwerk

2/5

I understand how influencial Kraftwerk has been for many artists and they paved the way for many; however, I did not enjoy this album. I’m not sure repeat listens will help change my mind.

The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators

The 13th Floor Elevators

2/5

Understood that this may have influenced a generation of psychedelic rock however it took a lot of muscle to get through this album. It might have been more palatable without all of the electric jug. I worry I’ll have nightmares with that sound in them.

Viva Hate

Morrissey

4/5

I’m very familiar with this album. It definitely left an impression on me.

Heaven Or Las Vegas

Cocteau Twins

4/5

Here’s another album I’m familiar with. I never think to put it on but if I hear something from it I would hit skip. It was nice to listen to it from start to finish.

Soul Mining

The The

5/5

Exile On Main Street

The Rolling Stones

5/5

Rage Against The Machine

3/5

Clearly some songs are classics. I can understand why some critics have this in their top 100. But, this is not something I can see myself reaching for.

Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury

The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy

3/5

Smokers Delight

Nightmares On Wax

5/5

New Forms

Roni Size

3/5

Licensed To Ill

Beastie Boys

4/5