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5.0 classic
A Tribe Called Quest The Low End Theory
Amazing album!!! The sublime arrangement of beats and rhymes makes for a unique listening experience. Truly fantastic.
Aldo Nova Aldo Nova
Aldo Nova's debut is, quite simply, one of the finest guitar albums ever. Nova simply demolishes everything with his guitar. To cap it off, he's a good vocalist as well.
Alice in Chains Dirt
Alice in Chains used to be my least fave of the Grunge Big 4. Dirt was tough to hear on first intent, but after a while I learn to like it. Bass is killer, guitar work gets the job done well, and Stanley delivers some fine vocals. Guess that means Nirvana lays at the bottom of the pile now...
Anthrax Spreading The Disease
My favourite Anthrax record. I've listened to it several times and never get tired of it. The riffs, the drums, the bass, Belladonna's killer voice, this is metal perfection.
Atomic Rooster Death Walks Behind You
Without a doubt, an overlooked prog masterpiece. If you're into King Crimson, Yes, Pink Floyd or Genesis, you shoukd check this out. Quiet likely that Kansas was influenced by these guys.
Black Sabbath Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
Possibly the one I liked most of the Ozzy-era records. It was certainly the most experimental of the bunch.
Bloomfield,Kooper,Stills Super session
Twas a crime to keep this album out of Sputnik. Bloomfield was, quite simply, one of the best guitarists of all time. This album should be heard by any guitar enthusiast, but, especially, by any blues lover. Jazz lovers might also find this appealing.
Blue Oyster Cult Agents Of Fortune
In my opinion, BOC's best record. Buck Dharma really shines here, he's a terrific guitarist. This is an album for the ages.
Bob Marley and The Wailers Natty Dread
Boogie Down Productions By All Means Necessary
Camel Moonmadness
Caravan Caravan
Charles Mingus Mingus Ah Um
Mingus Ah Um is essential listening for music lovers. The man was ahead of his time: improvisation and upbeat pieces make this feel almost like a 70's fusion record. You can get where the Big 4 of Fusion (Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever, Headhunters and Weather Report) got their inspiration. You must hear this before you die, period.
Chuck Berry Chuck Berry Is on Top
Every song here is an absolute classic. Those interested in old-school rock n' roll can't miss this. This here is the definitive Chuck Berry, the perfect sampler of his music. Look no further.
Collective Soul Collective Soul
Awesome, awesome album. Some of the great 90's classics are on here.
Cream Disraeli Gears
Cynic Focus
This album is one of the finest gems in death metal. If you're interested in sophisticated death metal, this is the record for you.
Death The Sound of Perseverance
This is a true death metal masterpiece, and ranks easily as the best of Death's progressive era in my opinion. The jazzy influences, the proggyness, the hard-hitting riffs, the vocal performance by Schuldiner, everything is just epically awesome. Definitely not a normal death metal record, but it's become a fast favourite.
Deep Purple Deep Purple In Rock
Def Leppard Pyromania
Depeche Mode Music for the Masses
As much as I enjoyed Violator, Music for the Masses might be superior. The songs are far catchier and it feels much fresher.
Dick Dale Surfer's Choice
This is one of the most unique releases ever. Dale's technique feels quite ahead of its time, and I've a feeling Satriani himself listened to this.
Dokken Tooth and Nail
My favourite Dokken album. Lynch is in his prime here, and every song here is epic. Very awesome album overall.
Electric Sun Earthquake
Elvis Presley Elvis Presley
Emerson, Lake and Palmer Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Eric Johnson Ah Via Musicom
Anyone with a thing for guitar virtuosos should give this a listen. Along with Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Yngwie Malmsteen, Johnson is one of the most important guitarrists ever to come out of the shred boom of the mid-to-late eighties. This is his landmark album, and one of the best instrumental guitar albums you'll hear. Warning: Johnson isn't a shredder, by any means, his playing is more based on feeling, so this isn't an album for those with a more straightforward taste (you can hear Malmsteen for that).
Eurythmics Be Yourself Tonight
Fleetwood Mac Rumours
In my opinion, one of the most interesting albums of the 70's. John McVie is an overlooked bassist, and the guitar work of Lindsey Buckingham rules as well. Not to mention the vocal skills of the McVie-Nicks duo.
Garbage Version 2.0
Garbage improve dramatically from the experiments of their debut to deliver us a masterful blend of alt rock, hard rock and electronica elements. A true 90's gem.
Genesis A Trick of the Tail
Gentle Giant Octopus
Octopus is one of the finest prog albums I've ever heard. Impeccable musicianship and highly varied experimentation. Highly recommended for fans of old-school prog.
Greg Howe Introspection
Heathen Victims of Deception
Herbie Hancock Headhunters
Jazz-meets-funk in this unique record. This album will change your musical perspective on an epic scale.
Heroes del Silencio Senderos de Traicion
IQ The Wake
Fantastic neo-prog gem. Has its share of Rush, The Police and Genesis influences.
Iron Maiden Piece of Mind
My personal favourite Iron Maiden album. Great, epic songs. This album is really epic.
Jane's Addiction Nothing's Shocking
Jethro Tull Minstrel In The Gallery
Joe Satriani Surfing With The Alien
Satriani's undisputed classic. A masterful tour de force. Love this album.
John Mayer Battle Studies
Journey Escape
Journey's masterpiece. Every song on this album is a genuine gem. While the ballads have to grow on you, even this doesn't weigh down the album's status as a mayor treasure.
Judas Priest Stained Class
Their best album. Also, an album that revolutionized metal. Took me long enough to realize how much assume this kicks.
Kansas Song for America
Fantastic album. Arguably their best. Fantastic musicianship.
King Crimson Lizard
Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin's masterpiece. Everything off of this album never dissapoints. This is rock & roll perfection.
Lenny Kravitz Are You Gonna Go My Way
Mahavishnu Orchestra The Inner Mounting Flame
Easily the best jazz-fusion album of all times. This album got me into jazz fusion seriously, and I've been listening to more jazz more often ever since.
Mano Negra Casa Babylon
Mastodon Leviathan
Megadeth Rust in Peace
Megadeth at their finest. Just as Mustaine hires Friedman and Menza (for guitar and drums, respectively), the band really does shift into overdrive here. Not only is this Megadeth's best album, it's also one of the finest metal albums of all time.
Metal Church Metal Church
Great riffs, great solos, great everything. One of the most interesting thrash acts not usually known by the public.
Metallica Ride the Lightning
To me the best Metallica album. Very well made and produced. Addictive, with great riffs and basslines. Metallica has never since made such quality.
Miles Davis Bitches Brew
This album simply changed the face of jazz forever. Not only that, but it has also influenced artists of diverse genres ever since. You just can't go wrong with this gem.
Motorhead Overkill
Best Motorhead album, as far as I'm concerned. I'll go even further, and say that this is the essential Motorhead album, the only one you need. There are other good ones, but they've never managed to top this.
New Order Power, Corruption and Lies
No Doubt Tragic Kingdom
NWA Straight Outta Compton
Opeth Blackwater Park
Blackwater Park is easily Opeth's most memorable album and my personal favourite. What makes it so great is that you have both kickass rockers and fine ballads. In many ways, Opeth defies the conventions of what a metal act can do, creating a fine shade of gray between the sweetest sentimentality and the most roaring metal. They do all this with sophisticated style.rAt the same time, your mother probably wouldn't listen to this music, even for the ballads.
Ozric Tentacles Arborescence
Pallas The Sentinel
Fantastic example of neo-prog.Clearly, there's a lot of Rush influence here, but there's also a hint of pop experimentation as well.
Pantera Cowboys from Hell
This is Pantera's best album. Epic performances, great for old fashioned headbangin' and rockin' out.
Parliament Mothership Connection
This needs no explanation. This is a music fan essential.
Pearl Jam Ten
Pearl Jam's first and best album. Quite possibly, the best grunge record ever made. This is a real classic.
Pet Shop Boys Actually
The formula in Please is greatly expanded on Actually. An essential for music fans.
Phish A Picture of Nectar
Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon
Porcupine Tree Stupid Dream
My favourite Porcupine Tree album. Right at the start of their commercial breakout, this band crafted a masterful album that evolves with each listen. I could hear this album and see it each time from a fresh perspective. A truly masterful bridging of the gaps between prog rock and more experimental stylings.
Primus Sailing the Seas of Cheese
This epic album showcases the best moments of the band. Awesome.
Prince Purple Rain
Public Enemy It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us
Public Enemy's epic magnum opus. This is one album you must hear before you die, if you are a real music fan.
Queen A Night at the Opera
Queens of the Stone Age Songs for the Deaf
Queensryche Operation: Mindcrime
Queensryche's epic magnum opus. A tour de force of sorts, this album is a must hear for prog fans.
R.E.M. Document
Rage Against the Machine Rage Against the Machine
Rainbow Rising
Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik
RHCP in their prime. This is far and wide their best record. The bass, the guitar, the drums, the voice, everything in this record is perfect.
Rush Moving Pictures
My personal favourite Rush record. While I'm a big fan of the band in general, this is by far their easiest record to get into. It's also the most memorable, every intro for every song here is great. This is Rush at their crossroads between pure prog (the time when they wrote 10+ min songs) and their poppier, hyper synthed years. And in this album, they strike the perfect balance in regards to that.
Sade Love Deluxe
Album is just soooo goood!!! Every song on here's a gem, you can't go wrong with this. Call me a sap, but I don't care, this woman's a goddess.
Santana Abraxas
The best Santana album. Caravanserai is great as well, so I was a bit torn between the two. But I think this one represents Santana better.
Scorpions Fly To The Rainbow
Not only is Fly to the Rainbow Scorpions' best album, it's also one of the greatest hard rock albums of all time, period. It's also one of the most definitive, since you can sense the precedents of other bands such as Iron Maiden here.
Seal Seal II
This album kicks ass. Seal is at the peak of his powers in this sublime record.
Sepultura Arise
I initially despised this band for the most part. However, I've gotten around to liking them more. Arise does have its flaws: the drumming kinda suck, the vocals are rather gruff, the bass is seldom audible, and the guitar solos aren't that good. What makes this a metal classic is that every riff on hre is badass and memorable, and the raw assult works in a cohesive manner.
Sex Pistols Never Mind The Bollocks
The only record these guys made. Truthfully, it's one of my favorite punk records. A worthwhile listen.
Sir Lord Baltimore Kingdom Come
This album slays, now we now where bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Motorhead got their influence. This pretty much predated the NWBHM as we know it.
Skid Row Slave To The Grind
Slowdive Just for a Day
Snoop Dogg Doggystyle
Soda Stereo Cancion Animal
Sodom Persecution Mania
This here is a thrash masterpiece. Fuck it, this is an essential metal record. If you want your thrash exciting and raw at the same time, look no further than this.
Soft Machine The Soft Machine
Soundgarden Superunknown
Pure gold. Soundgarden crafted a long haul of great songs. One of the great works that made grunge interesting.
Stereolab Emperor Tomato Ketchup
Steve Vai Passion and Warfare
Vai's masterful response to Satriani's Surfing With the Alien. This album is great and extremely rewarding. Vai's approach to his instrument is nothing short of impressive, he's the guitarist that many aspire to be.
Stone Temple Pilots Core
STP's masterpiece. The music is epic, and this is one record I'd listen to again and again.
Sublime 40 Oz. to Freedom
Symphony X Paradise Lost
Tears For Fears The Seeds of Love
As good as Songs From the Big Chair is, The Seeds of Love is more cohesive and hits harder as a whole. A must-listen for music fans.
Television Marquee Moon
Tesla Psychotic Supper
Testament Souls of Black
The Clash London Calling
The Dillinger Escape Plan Calculating Infinity
This is one of the most original albums I've ever heard. Once you get past the harsh vocals, it gets to you. Dazzling musicianship throughout. Want to hear some mind-bending music? Try this on for size.
The Doors Morrison Hotel
The Mars Volta De-Loused in the Comatorium
The Moody Blues Days of Future Passed
I don't often say this, but this isn't only an exceptionally awesome album; it's also one of the greatest albums of all time, period. You must hear "Nights In White Satin" before you die.
The Police Zenyatta Mondatta
My favourite Police record. Every song on here rules hard.
The Rolling Stones Exile on Main St.
The Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream
Thin Lizzy Jailbreak
Traffic Traffic
One of the best albums you'll ever hear. Period.
Tygers Of Pan Tang Spellbound
Interesting arrangements throughout. Will definitely listen to more stuff from these guys.
Van Halen Van Halen
The album that made tapping popular. Yes, there were other great pioneers before VH, but still, this album is one of my all-time faves. The riffs, the solos, everything is great here.
Watchtower Control and Resistance
Easily the essential Watchtower album. Great jazz influences, great guitar work, epic bass, epic guitar work, fantastic record. If you are interested in progressive metal, you have to hear this.
Wu-Tang Clan Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan made a hell of a debut. This is easily one of the best rap records ever made.
Yes Drama
I may need to listen more to this band before I pick a fave album; all the same, this is easily one of their best.
Yngwie Malmsteen Rising Force
The album that introduced shred guitar to the world. While Yngwie might not be my fave guitarist, this is still an excellent record. Worth the listen.

4.5 superb
A Flock of Seagulls A Flock of Seagulls
The songs are really catchy, it's one of those pop records that really hangs on to you. Loved every bit of it.
Accept Restless And Wild
Al Di Meola Elegant Gypsy
Alice Cooper Billion Dollar Babies
Alice in Chains Sap
Alice in Chains Jar of Flies
Alice in Chains Facelift
Ansur Warring Factions
I didn't expect to enjoy this record this much. But it's a great recording, and these guys outdid themselves a lot.
Anthrax Among The Living
Anthrax State Of Euphoria
Anthrax Persistence Of Time
Black Sabbath Mob Rules
Black Sabbath Heaven and Hell
My favourite Sabbath record. I used to loathe Dio's solo work, but he kills on this album. The riffs, the solos, the drums, the bass, everything rules here. While this is technically one of their less original records, it just dominates. The soaring rock n' roll here eclipses everything off the Ozzy Era. Nothing Sabbath would do later could top this gem.
Black Sabbath Master of Reality
Took me a while to realize how good this is. Possibly my second fave Ozzy-Era album.
Blue Oyster Cult Blue Oyster Cult
Blue Oyster Cult Tyranny And Mutation
Someone should review this. This band is way too relevant to be ignored.
Blue Oyster Cult Secret Treaties
Camel Mirage
Camel The Snow Goose
Candlebox Candlebox
A refreshing listen. These guys did some interesting stuff back in the day.
Caravan In the Land of Grey and Pink
Pretty impressive prog gem. Looks, and sounds, like cotton candy.
Collective Soul Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid
Coroner Punishment for Decadence
Coroner clearly had an influence on much of the extreme metal that came out in the late 80's and throughout the 90's. This is a fine record in itself, and I will likely check out some of their other stuff.
Corrosion of Conformity Deliverance
Counting Crows August And Everything After
Call me cheesy, but this is an amazing record. Emotional songs with heartfelt lyrics. CC outdid themselves on this one.
Dark Tranquillity The Gallery
Death Individual Thought Patterns
Death Human
Death Symbolic
Deep Purple Machine Head
Deep Purple Fireball
Deep Purple Burn
Deep Purple Deep Purple
Amazing album. Great musicianship, great implementation of classical influences. Essential stuff.
Depeche Mode Violator
One of the best pop albums ever made. This is essential listening for any 80's fan, pop fan, electronica fan, or music fan in general.
Depeche Mode Black Celebration
Black Celebration flows greatly. One of the band's best works, later topped by Music for the Masses.
Depeche Mode Songs of Faith and Devotion
This outing shows a group perfectly capable of adapting to the times. Where many New Wave groups were suffering a slump in the 90's, Depeche Mode managed to continue their quality output.
Diamond Head Lightning To The Nations
Listening to this, it's easy to see where the Big Four of Thrash got their influence. A very impressive record in general.
DMX It's Dark and Hell Is Hot
Dokken Breaking the Chains
Dokken Under Lock and Key
Emerson, Lake and Palmer Tarkus
I enjoyed the previous more, but this is still and essential prog gem. Highly reccomended.
Eric B and Rakim Paid in Full
Faith No More The Real Thing
I was told this was cheesy, and was pretty much disuaded from finishing this. However, I gave it another shot and it paid off. A fantastic, highly experimental album.
Fates Warning Parallels
Foreigner 4
Garbage Beautiful Garbage
While it can't possibly top Version 2.0, Garbage's 3rd album is a decent follow up, and has its fair share of memorable hooks.
Genesis The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
This album is nothing short of exceptional. The last great work of the Gabriel Era.
Genesis Duke
A fine blend of prog and pop elements. One of their best records.
Genesis Selling England by the Pound
This album is a high watermark for Genesis, which perhaps explains the fact that it was succeded by one of the most ambitious prog albums ever made.
Genesis Foxtrot
Very nice recording. I'd have to pick two or three songs from here to hear again.
Genesis Nursery Cryme
The beginning of Genesis's most influential period. This is highly recommended for prog fans.
Genesis ...And Then There Were Three...
Genesis Wind & Wuthering
Gentle Giant Free Hand
Gentle Giant In a Glass House
This is a fantastic album. I slightly prefer Octopus, but this one comes pretty close. Great old-school prog.
Gentle Giant Acquiring The Taste
Fantastic old-school prog. I probably liked Free Hand and Octopus a tad more, but this one comes close.
George Michael Faith
Gong Camembert Electrique
A fantastic prog gem. Highly recommended Canterbury scene stuff.
Guthrie Govan Erotic Cakes
Iron Maiden Somewhere in Time
Iron Maiden Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Iron Maiden The Number of the Beast
Jane's Addiction Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jethro Tull Thick as a Brick
Journey Frontiers
Judas Priest Rocka Rolla
Judas Priest Sad Wings of Destiny
Sad Wings of Destiny saw the Priests begin to consolidate their formula. Fusing the elements of Purple, Zeppelin and Sabbath into a single sound, they would thus achieve the consolidation of heavy metal.
Judas Priest Sin After Sin
Judas Priest Killing Machine
Judas Priest Screaming for Vengeance
My fave JP album. At one point I preferred Painkiller, but now I like this better. Some of the band's hottest songs are to be seen here. Epic stuff.
Judas Priest Ram It Down
Kansas Kansas
Kansas gets off to a fantastic start. Their sophomore is better in my opinion, but this is still quite good.
Kansas Leftoverture
Kansas Masque
This is a badass album. Musicianship is impressive, and the band really shines. Symphony X was doubtlessly influenced by these guys.
King Crimson Discipline
IMO the debut is better, but this is still one of the finest prog albums you'll hear. Essential stuff.
King Crimson Red
In my opinion the debut and Discipline are better, but this is still one of the best prog albums you'll ever hear. Having said that, I believe the production could've been slightly better.
King Crimson In the Court of the Crimson King
King Crimson Larks' Tongues in Aspic
Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy
Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin IV
Lenny Kravitz 5
Lenny does a fine job here. AYGGMW is easily better (simply because there's more musicianship in it) but this is nevertheless among his best works as well.
Mahavishnu Orchestra Birds Of Fire
Manowar Fighting the World
Mastodon Remission
Megadeth Killing Is My Business...
Megadeth had a good start here. This album owns, but it's nothing compared to what would come after.
Megadeth Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?
Megadeth were really onto something here. This album rules hard, if only it has it's share of not so replayable songs.
Megadeth So Far, So Good... So What!
Impressive, and often overly critiziced record. This album has great songs, and is among the band's best.
Megadeth Countdown to Extinction
RIP being my favourite, this one comes in second. While usually regarded as the band's "sellout record", the truth is that it is chock full of epic songs. It's also great because it's the only Megadeth record where the band eases it's muscles and rocks out for the sake of it.
Mekong Delta The Music of Erich Zann
Metal Church The Dark
I enjoyed the first one a tad more, but this is still badass stuff. Very underrated thrash.
Metal Church Blessing in Disguise
Metallica Kill 'Em All
Midnight Oil Diesel and Dust
Motorhead Ace of Spades
Motorhead Bomber
Oceansize Effloresce
Opeth Damnation
Opeth Deliverance
Deliverance is the companion album to Damnation. And as such, it's on the heavier side of things.
Opeth Still Life
While the earlier 3 albums are pretty badass, it's really with Still Life that that Opeth gives us their first truly mind-blowing release. Filled with haunting melodies, you really can't go wrong here. Even though my fave is Blackwater Park, this is easily close second.
Ozric Tentacles Waterfall Cities
Ozric Tentacles Jurassic Shift
Ozric Tentacles The Hidden Step
Ozric Tentacles Strangeitude
Pantera Vulgar Display Of Power
Paul Gilbert Get Out of My Yard
Pearl Jam Backspacer
Pearl Jam Vs.
Pet Shop Boys Please
Peter Tosh Legalize It
Pink Floyd Animals
Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here
Epic musicianship. Not a fan of long songs, but one can't deny the relevance of this record. One of PF's best moments.
Pink Floyd The Final Cut
Pink Floyd Obscured by Clouds
Porcupine Tree Signify
Signify is the last of the band's psychedelic space rock works. That this band took the effort to create 3 fine albums in this vein is astonishing; to say that they would go on to create an equally fine commercialized output defies expectations.
Porcupine Tree Up the Downstair
This is the first of the band's masterworks. Few bands have sustained a creative streak like this band has. Pretty much everything starting here and ending with In Absentia is essential PT in my opinion.
Porcupine Tree Lightbulb Sun
Lightbulb Sun continues on the path initiated with Stupid Dream. The band continues experimenting, dabbling on different textures as they go along. This may not top Stupid Dream, but that's no real reason not to listen to this.
Porcupine Tree In Absentia
In Absentia is indeed one of the band's best albums, though it is slighly overrated in my opinion: most point to this as their best album, but ignore the fact that the band had already set the formula for this in Stupid Dream. But don't get me wrong, I enjoyed hearing this all the same.
Porcupine Tree The Sky Moves Sideways
Arguably the best in their psychedelic era (though the same could be said of Up the Downstair or Signify). Can be hard to get into, but worth the effort.
Primus Pork Soda
Primus Frizzle Fry
Queensryche Rage for Order
Queensryche Empire
Queensryche The Warning
Radiohead OK Computer
Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers Mother's Milk
Running Wild Port Royal
You'll be hard-pressed to find metal better than this. This is the kind of band I sometimes wish Priest and Maiden were: here, it's pretty much a marriage of the killer twin guitars of the former with the effective basslines of the latter. The drums are good and effective as well. Recommended for those looking into new metal.
Running Wild Blazon Stone
Rush 2112
The first of Rush's "true prog albums". It's definitely very solid and a must-listen.
Rush Hemispheres
Ah, Hemispheres. It's often a point of dispute whether or not this is Rush's best album. It's definitely one of their most influential records, and one of the definitive all-time prog records. I give my vote to Moving Pictures in the end, but crap, this album is dangerously close to it.
Rush A Farewell to Kings
The band's second "true prog" album, this one is pretty much a close candidate for second favourite. It just owns hard, and the band just kicks serious ass here.
Rush Permanent Waves
The first of Rush's "transition albums". Features great experimentation on the band's part, and is overall one of Rush's most diverse and intriguing records.
Rush Signals
Rush's last "transition album". Marked a major turning point, since after this, the instruments in the band would take a backseat to the synths. Nevertheless, this is among my favourite Rush records.
Rush Presto
Presto marked a major shift in Rush's style. Whereas the synths had gotten emphasis during most of the 1980's, here they reduce their bombast and begin their process of graceful aging. And truthfully, this album is so good it deserves to sit along with their six earlier masterworks.
Rush Roll the Bones
In my opinion, this is the last Rush album that deserves to be considered great. Sure, the ones after it aren't bad, but inevitably, once you're an aging band, you can't really top your past successes. In that light, this is thus the last truly exceptional Rush record.
Sade Promise
This album is quite underrated next to Diamond Life. In fact, it is superior to it both lyrically and musically. It has a deeper feel and Sade seems to show more energy here than on her debut. Highly recommended.
Sade Stronger Than Pride
Very impressive record. Fine musicianship and great songs. For personal reasons, I prefer Love Deluxe, but this might be close second (along with Promise).
Santana Santana
Santana Santana III
Santana Caravanserai
Magnificent record; in my opinion, this is his last essential album.
Saxon Denim And Leather
Impressive album. Amazing riffs and solos, arguably superior to Maiden's.
Saxon Strong Arm of the Law
Impressive album. Very influenced by Motorhead. The guitar work is especially impressive, blows Maiden's out of the water in my opinion.
Saxon Saxon
In my opinion Denim & Leather is better, but this one probably comes in close second. Epic performances, especially on guitar and drums.
Scorpions Love At First Sting
Scorpions Blackout
Scorpions Savage Amusement
Undoubtedly one of the best releases within their 80's output. Well worth the listen.
Scorpions In Trance
In Trance is easily one of Scorpions' most underrated releases. Uli Jon Roth does a great job here. Very fine album.
Scorpions Taken By Force
Seal Seal
Sepultura Beneath the Remains
Wouldn't say it ranks among my fave thrash albums, but it's still worth a listen all the same. Solid, badass riffs.
Sheryl Crow Tuesday Night Music Club
This is a very good record. I doubt that Sheryl has done a better one since.
Sodom M-16
Sodom Agent Orange
Soundgarden Badmotorfinger
Soundgarden Down on the Upside
Steely Dan Pretzel Logic
Stone Temple Pilots Purple
Sublime Sublime
Symphony X The Divine Wings of Tragedy
Symphony X Twilight in Olympus
Symphony X The Odyssey
Tears For Fears Songs From The Big Chair
Tesla Mechanical Resonance
Tesla The Great Radio Controversy
Testament The New Order
The Cult Love
The Cult's music may seem simplistic, yet their guitar work is quite awesome. This is a very overlooked and underrated band.
The Cult Dreamtime
The Dillinger Escape Plan Miss Machine
I slightly prefer Calculating Infinity to this, but it's still a fantastic and original album.
The Doors The Doors
The Doors L. A. Woman
The Doors Strange Days
The Mars Volta Frances the Mute
The Police Reggatta de Blanc
The Police Ghost In The Machine
The Rolling Stones Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones Their Satanic Majesties Request
The Rolling Stones Beggars Banquet
The Smashing Pumpkins Gish
The White Stripes Elephant
Van Halen Van Halen II
Van Halen Women and Children First
Van Halen Diver Down
Van Halen 1984
Warlock Burning the Witches
An impressive debut album. The guitar work is amazing, a pity this band is so overlooked.
Warlock Triumph and Agony
Yes Fragile
This is classig prog right here. Not the band's best album imo, but definitely one of their most memorable legacies.
Yes Close to the Edge
I might want to listen to this more; however, as good as it may be, the tracks are so looong.
Yes Relayer
Relayer does a fine job of showing of the band's intrumental prowess. The one flaw here is that the first track is far too long.
ZZ Top Tres Hombres

4.0 excellent
Alchemist Spiritech
Alice in Chains Black Gives Way to Blue
Alice in Chains Alice in Chains
Amon Amarth Versus the World
Anthrax Worship Music
It's a nice comeback for Anthrax, but in no way comparable to the band's 80's output. This album is only recommendable for the band's faithful followers (specifically those into the Belladonna Era). It's truly unessential, since it lacks several elements that the earlier albums had. Nevertheless, it's an improvement over the mediocrity of the Bush albums.
Bardo Pond Amanita
Overall, a very good record. A pity the songs are often inaccessible.
Bjork Post
Bjork is one of the most original artists I've ever come across. She literally can't be pinned down to a single genre, and she handles all musical waters with great skill. You must listen to understand this, as it lies beyond the realm of words.
Black Sabbath Paranoid
Black Sabbath Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath Cross Purposes
This is easily the best of the Tony Martin era albums. Very well made record, dark and scary as Sabbath has ever gotten. Nonetheless, it can't top H&H (my fave) or MR.
Blue Oyster Cult Spectres
Bolt Thrower War Master
Bon Jovi Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi New Jersey
Bon Jovi Bon Jovi
Album is entertaining enough. However, I doubt I will ever 5 anything by this band.
Bryan Adams Reckless
Budgie Never Turn Your Back On A Friend
Camel Camel
Candlemass Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Collective Soul Youth
Dawnbringer Nucleus
Decent metal record, but nothing too exceptional. Needs more creativity.
Deep Purple Shades of Deep Purple
Deep Purple The Book of Taliesyn
Deep Purple Perfect Strangers
Fantastic reunion album. Comes close to the greatness of the band's 70's Era. Quite possibly, the band's last major hurrah.
Deep Purple Stormbringer
Deep Purple Purpendicular
Deep Purple Who Do We Think We Are!
Deep Purple Come Taste the Band
Depeche Mode Some Great Reward
Depeche Mode Speak And Spell
Depeche Mode's debut does pale in comparison to their later stuff, but that's no reason to dismiss it. The foundations for their ominous style were already in place here, all that was needed was a bit of shifting; which they achieve in Some Great Reward.
Depeche Mode Construction Time Again
An impressive album. Construction Time Again sees the group expanding into new ground and further developing their signature style.
Dokken Back for the Attack
Emerson, Lake and Palmer Brain Salad Surgery
It's slightly better than the cartoonish Trilogy, since it has the greatness of the half-hour "Karn Evil 9". However, it doesn't quite achieve the level of the debut or Tarkus.
Emerson, Lake and Palmer Trilogy
The first half is great, but the second half feels a tad overindulgent. The first two are definitely better.
Garbage Garbage
Decent, enjoyable album, but not one I'd hear repeatedly. The concept alone makes it interesting though.
Genesis Abacab
Genesis Genesis
Genesis Invisible Touch
Genesis Trespass
Iron Maiden The Final Frontier
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden Killers
Iron Maiden Powerslave
It's a fine album, but I don't find it quite as enjoyable as POM, SIT or TNOTB (their best releases in my opinion).
Iron Maiden Brave New World
Jethro Tull Aqualung
John Mayer Room for Squares
A fine recording by Mayer. It feels a tad repetitive at times, but overall a solid debut.
Judas Priest Painkiller
At one point my fave JP album, my opinion of it has changed with time. While I still think it's a very good album , it feels overly rushed and the riffs are rather generic.
Judas Priest British Steel
Judas Priest Defenders of the Faith
Judas Priest Turbo
Judas Priest Angel of Retribution
Kansas Point of Know Return
King Crimson THRAK
King Diamond Abigail
Krokus Metal Rendez-vous
In several ways, I might say this is something of a rock n' roll dream come true. Nice riffs, good solos, plenty of the good stuff here.
Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin
Mastodon Lifesblood
Mastodon Blood Mountain
Mastodon Crack the Skye
Megadeth Youthanasia
Megadeth The System Has Failed
Megadeth United Abominations
Megadeth Endgame
Meshuggah Destroy Erase Improve
Motorhead Iron Fist
Motorhead Another Perfect Day
Motorhead Motörhead
Can't compare to Overkill or Ace of Spades, but a solid album all the same. The punk influences aren't felt here; instead, the band sounds a lot like Deep Purple.
Oasis (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
Opeth Ghost Reveries
Opeth Watershed
Opeth My Arms, Your Hearse
MAYH doesn't really bring much to the table; rather, it simply consolidates the formula established in their first two albums. All the same, it can pretty much please any fan of the band.
Opeth Morningrise
The second Opeth album shows the band still in process of bringing their sound to fruition. It's a fine work in its own right, but Opeth would outdo themselves with later releases.
Opeth Orchid
Opeth's debut shows a band that kicks off with a mature sound, a luxury of a select few. At the same time, it doesn't showcase the band at their best: it's simply an album which alternates between grinding riffs and soft melodies. The band have clearly established a formula which is sustained throughout most of their later work. Indeed, one of Opeth's biggest strengths has laid in their ability to sustain a formula while keeping things interesting.
Overkill The Years of Decay
Ozzy Osbourne Blizzard Of Ozz
Ozzy Osbourne Diary Of A Madman
Ozzy manages to make good songs; but, album-wise, he doesn't deliver that much punch. Nevertheless, it's the last of the Rhoads-Era albums. RIP R.R.
Paul Wardingham Assimilate Regenerate
One of the easiest 4s I've ever given. Paul's talented, but what this album lacks is style and a fresh direction. Neoclassical shred is passe in my opinion, and new approaches to the guitar are highly in demand.
Pearl Jam Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam Vitalogy
Pearl Jam No Code
Pearl Jam Yield
Pet Shop Boys Introspective
Actually owns this, but it's still a good album. The last song is a tad dull, sadly.
Pink Floyd The Wall
While it works well as a concept album, it feels a tad overstretched at times. Nevertheless, it's got some of the band's best songs.
Pink Floyd Meddle
Pink Floyd Atom Heart Mother
Pink Floyd More
More, the first Pink Floyd album without Barrett, manages to be an interesting listen. It doesn't quite achieve the greatness of other works, but should please any diehard fan of the band. Newbies should stick to their 70's classics.
Pink Floyd A Saucerful of Secrets
Pink Floyd The Division Bell
Pink Floyd A Momentary Lapse of Reason
Porcupine Tree Deadwing
Deadwing is one of the band's best-known releases, and features a collaboration with Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt. Enjoyable release.
Porcupine Tree Fear of a Blank Planet
Queensryche Hear in the Now Frontier
Queensryche Promised Land
Queensryche Queensryche EP
Raven Wiped Out
These guys impressed me tbh. The music isn't too original, but it does give you a heckuva good time. Recommended for bored rockers.
Red Hot Chili Peppers By the Way
Red Hot Chili Peppers One Hot Minute
Riverside Anno Domini High Definition
I was surprised with this record. Fresh sounds and new ideas. I don't say this too often, but I might listen to this record again sometime to see if I "get it".
Run DMC Raising Hell
Running Wild Death or Glory
Decent album, but feels a tad draggy sometimes. IMO the follow-up is better.
Rush Vapor Trails
It seems Rush doesn't tire in regards to toying with their formula. In many ways, they both leave behind their traditional prog style while still being able to sound like themselves (an interesting paradox, to say the least). Rush isn't really growing musically here, they're just doing what feels refreshing to them, and they prove to be better at this than many other bands their junior.
Rush Snakes & Arrows
Rush is showing an uncanny ability to age gracefully. Yes, many bands have tried to do the same, but these guys just kill at it. This album cannot even be called mediocre because it isn't. The endurance these guys have shown is truly admirable.
Rush Caress of Steel
Caress of Steel is the last of the Zeppelinesque Rush albums. It's also the first album where they actually thread the prog style they would exploit on their suceeding records. While it has interesting concepts, there's little here that sticks in your memory.
Rush Fly by Night
Peart's debut album with the band. At this stage, they only played a Zeppelinesque brand of hard rock, yet the music is more hard-hitting here than on the first album.
Rush Rush
Rush's often underrated debut. While it lacks the presence of Neil Peart, it is nevertheless a fine recording which shows the band in their formative years. Lifeson's guitar work dominates this record, something that we definitely do not see in Rush's later work. A must listen for any Rush fan.
Rush Counterparts
While it's not as great as Presto or Roll the Bones, it's still a fine album in it's own right. Rush demonstrates a fine-tuned ability to adapt to changing times here.
Rush Test for Echo
Test for Echo shows Rush is still able to pull off dazzling experiments. This album has a smoother feel than many earlier albums, but it can still please any Rush fan.
Sade Lovers Rock
Sade Diamond Life
While it has good songs, I'm pretty sure that Sade did better things in her career (Love Deluxe certainly tops this). Nevertheless, a strong debut in my book.
Santana Borboletta
Saxon Wheels of Steel
Pretty good, but in my opinion the previous and the next two are better. Still a solid landmark in the genre.
Scorpions Lovedrive
While it's entertaining enough, it lack a bit of the punch that makes other albums by the band so special. Nevertheless, it should be worth your time if you're a fan of classic hard rock.
Scorpions Animal Magnetism
Doesn't have as much punch as some of the earlier and later releases, but still a worthwhile album.
Seal Human Being
Sonic Youth Goo
Soundgarden Ultramega OK
Soundgarden Louder Than Love
The next two are better, but this is still a fine album which shows a band in a clear maturation process. Recommended for fans of the band's "big two" albums.
Soundgarden King Animal
Steve Vai Alien Love Secrets
Super Furry Animals Radiator
I haven't listened to these guys in a long while. Might want to give them another try once the time is right.
Testament Practice What You Preach
This has some of Testament's biggest songs, but the album itself is draggy at times. Recommended for those seasoned with Souls of Black and/or The New Order.
Testament The Legacy
This is as fine a debut as any. SOB is better, but few metal bands have had such promising beginnings (JP's debut wasn't quite as good, for instance).
The Clash The Clash (UK)
The Clash is the legendary punk outfit's debut; as such, it's an impressive one, but the band would eventually come to outdo themselves.
The Police Outlandos d'Amour
The Police Synchronicity
The Smashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Pumpkins really accomplished something here. This is a very good double album, something that can't be said of other such efforts. That said, it's nowhere as good as Siamese Dream. Would get a 4.5, but some songs make it draggy, hence the 4.0 rating.
Thompson Twins Into the Gap
Amazing pop perfection. If you're into Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys or Tears for Fears, you should love this.
Tyr Eric The Red
This is a pretty solid album from a pretty solid band. I look forward to checking out more of their stuff in the future.
U2 The Unforgettable Fire
Uriah Heep Demons and Wizards
Van Halen Fair Warning
Van Halen Balance
In my opinion this is the best of the Hagar Era. The spark of the Roth Era is somewhat revived here, and musicianship is in quite good form.
Vinnie Moore Mind's Eye
While it doesn't rank among the great classics of the Guitar Virtuoso subgenre (and certainly isn't in league with the Big 4 albums [Surfing With the Alien, Passion & Warfare, Rising Force and Ah Via Musicom]), it's a fine one in it's class, and Moore is no doubt more talented than a lot of wannabes out there.
Voivod Killing Technology
This is an interesting record. Not at all recommended for thrash neophites; but metalheads looking for something new might be pleased with this.
Watchtower Energetic Disassembly
White Lion Pride
Whitesnake Whitesnake
Yes 90125
Album has some catchy songs; however, having listened to earlier stuff by the band, it may not rank as high in preference as it used to.
Yes Going for the One
It's very good, but there are better Yes albums.
Yes Tormato
Definitely not their best album, but far from being a bad one. Entertaining throughout.
Yes Tales from Topographic Oceans
While it's true that it's extremely long, it's also a very good prog album. The song length prevents it from being a favorite, but any fan of the band should enjoy this.
Yes The Yes Album
Yngwie Malmsteen Marching Out
Yngwie Malmsteen Trilogy
ZZ Top Eliminator
ZZ Top Deguello

3.5 great
Aerosmith Pump
Angel Witch Angel Witch
This is a nice album in general. I definitely disliked the guitar solos, but, other than that, this album might prove interesting for many metalheads (provided you're not scared of dark song titles).
Atheist Unquestionable Presence
Beardfish The Void
Great work. I was a bit disappointed with the guitar soloing though, not what I was hoping for. All the same, I liked this enough to consider another possible album in the future.
Biohazard Urban Discipline
Black Sabbath Volume 4
Blue Oyster Cult Cultosaurus Erectus
Buckethead Population Override
Deep Purple Bananas
Deep Purple Rapture of the Deep
Deep Purple The Battle Rages On...
Dr. Dre The Chronic
Good record, but often too repetitive and saturated. Snoop's Doggystyle tops this imo.
Edge of Sanity Crimson
Eurythmics Touch
Fear Factory Demanufacture
Genesis We Can't Dance
Even if the album has interesting moments, it lacks some of the punch that made earlier Collins-Era works worthwhile. Had this album had fewer balladry and more attitude, it could've been better. Collins did well in leaving the band after this.
In Vain The Latter Rain
Decent offering. Nothing too exceptional, but it's not too bad either. If you're an average death metal fan, this should suit your tastes.
Iron Maiden Fear of the Dark
Iron Maiden Dance Of Death
Iron Maiden No Prayer for the Dying
Iron Maiden A Matter of Life and Death
Judas Priest Point of Entry
KISS Destroyer
Led Zeppelin In Through The Out Door
Led Zeppelin Presence
Machine Head Through the Ashes of Empires
Megadeth Cryptic Writings
Mercyful Fate Don't Break the Oath
Motorhead On Parole
This is the siamese twin of Motorhead's official debut. It has some decent tracks that were left off of that one, and is highly recommended for fans of the band.
Nightwish Once
Nile In Their Darkened Shrines
No Doubt Return of Saturn
Even though Tragic Kingdom is a bona fide 90's classic, Return to Saturn feels more like a step down for the band. Not a bad album, but definitely has it's filler moments.
Opeth Heritage
Album is entertaining, but feels rather dull at points. Probably the first that feels somewhat less-than-solid. Even so, it might please Opeth fans enough.
Pearl Jam Riot Act
Pearl Jam Binaural
Pink Floyd The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Pomegranate Tiger Entities
Great ideas, but monotone execution. The album is a passable listen, but respectable musicianship, but gets dull at times. Bottom line: there's lots of room for improvement.
Porcupine Tree The Incident
Porcupine Tree On the Sunday of Life
PT soon rises from this modest debut. This album will only interest fans, as it mostly feels like an improvised mishmash of ideas than anything else.
Queensryche American Soldier
Album isn't that special, but has enjoyable moments all the same. Just put to rest the myth that these guys haven't done anything worthwhile since the mid 90's.
R.E.M. Green
Racer X Second Heat
Red Hot Chili Peppers Stadium Arcadium
Red Hot Chili Peppers The Uplift Mofo Party Plan
Running Wild Pile of Skulls
Entertaining listen, but drags on a tad too long. Metal albums like this should only be about 35-40 minutes long. Plus, the songs themselves feel a tad repetitive at times.
Running Wild Under Jolly Roger
Despite the fact that it posseses great riffs and interesting enough music, the poor production brings it down. Their follow-up is easily better.
Santana Welcome
Seal Seal IV
Sting The Dream of the Blue Turtles
The Beatles Rubber Soul
The Cult Electric
Decent album, but several instrumental inconsistencies make it a step down from Love.
Van Halen For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
It's good enough, but the band definitely isn't in top form here. Some of the songs are rather weak and forgettable. A decent album, nothing more and nothing less.
Van Halen 5150

3.0 good
Black Sabbath The Eternal Idol
The first of the Martin-Era albums, it really fails to impress on every level. Martin's a decent singer, but the music is just average at best.
Black Sabbath Headless Cross
More of the same from the Martin Era. A good but not great record.
Black Sabbath Tyr
Black Sabbath Sabotage
Album is decent, but feels a tad generic. Doesn't hold a candle to their best works.
Dio The Last in Line
Dream Theater Images and Words
Dream Theater Awake
Edge of Sanity Purgatory Afterglow
Not too fond of this one. The instrumentation sounds mediocre in my opinion.
Exodus Bonded by Blood
Genesis Calling All Stations
I don't find this as bad as many people do, but the musicianship is definitely lacking. All the same, Wilson does a good job on the vocals.
Genesis From Genesis to Revelation
In Flames The Jester Race
Megadeth Th1rt3en
Motorhead Orgasmatron
By this point, it becomes obvious that the band is running out of ideas. Lemmy should've stopped recording at this point. I personally have little to no interest in anything he has done since the mediocre Rock N' Roll.
Nickelback Silver Side Up
Nirvana Nevermind
Pink Floyd Ummagumma
Queensryche Tribe
Not as bad as many make it out to be, but certainly not among the band's best. It's rather ok for what it is, but feels more than a tad uninspired.
Quiet Riot Metal Health
Red Hot Chili Peppers Freaky Styley
Republica Speed Ballads
This album does have interesting concepts, but sadly it fails to do anything exciting. Rather, it just stays muddled in a sea of synths without any real musicianship to show for it. Listen to Garbage's Version 2.0 instead.
Seal System
This album is nice, but feels rather uninspired in almost every sense. A decent continuation of Seal's career, but a step down from Seal IV and two steps down from Human Being.
Seal Commitment
Seal manages to put out decent recordings throughout his career. While perhaps a bit cheesy, this is nonetheless a good record.
Slayer Reign in Blood
Strapping Young Lad City
Tool Lateralus
Sadly, this is a rather dull record. Since I managed to finish it, it gets a 3. Some decent songs, but the album pretty much becomes a borefest after a while.
Van Halen OU812

2.5 average
AC/DC Let There Be Rock
AC/DC Back In Black
AC/DC Highway to Hell
Angra Temple of Shadows
Angra Rebirth
Anthrax Stomp 442
Anthrax We've Come For You All
A very lackluster comeback attempt. Good thing Bush left after this.
Anthrax Sound Of White Noise
Big Wreck Albatross
Average alt rock album. Doesn't bring at all anything new to the table. Nothing original, innovative or refreshing to hear here.
Black Sabbath Dehumanizer
Boring album. Dull and repetitive riffs. Doesn't do it for me.
Blue Oyster Cult Club Ninja
Bloated, overproduced album. While at first it may seem on par with their best, the problem here is that the formula that had previously worked wonders for this band has now backfired. You might as well ignore this one (unless you like overproduced/overindulgent albums).
Bon Jovi Keep The Faith
Eiffel 65 Europop
Foo Fighters The Colour and the Shape
Generic, even by alt rock standards. Easily one of the most overrated albums of the 90's.
Guns N' Roses Appetite for Destruction
This band is highly overrated. Sure, they had their hits, but their performances were rather mediocre, and they only became popular because of their attitude in live concerts.
In Mourning Shrouded Divine
Garden variety death metal. Nothing special here, just what you'd expect from an average band in the subgenre.
Iron Maiden The X Factor
Iron Maiden Virtual XI
Journey Revelation
Kreator Extreme Aggression
Manilla Road Crystal Logic
It might be considered underrated round these parts, but I believe sputnikers overrate this record. Pretty much generic metal with sucky production and mediocre musicianship.
Metallica Master of Puppets
Metallica ...And Justice for All
Metallica Metallica
While it has some nice singles, the album as a whole is quite below the band's standards. This clearly isn't the band responsible for Kill Em' All or Ride the Lightning. Did I mention that Kirk's solos here are hugely overrated?
Morbid Angel Altars of Madness
Motley Crue Dr. Feelgood
Motorhead Rock 'N' Roll
I was rather disappointed with this. It's a rather dull record, and Motorhead clearly were
stuck in a rut at this point.
Muse Absolution
My Bloody Valentine Loveless
Nine Inch Nails Pretty Hate Machine
Not my cup of tea. I found it rather dull by the time I was listening to the 4th song.
Pain Of Salvation Remedy Lane
Guess this band isn't really my cup of tea. A lot of people praise them; I just see them as an overrated band.
Pet Shop Boys Behaviour
Behaviour is the PSB's first subpar album. It has its moments, but is nowhere near the heights of their first three.
Queensryche Q2K
Red Hot Chili Peppers The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Rush Power Windows
Slayer Hell Awaits
Still don't get what's the big deal about these guys.
Sodom Tapping the Vein
Steppenwolf Steppenwolf

2.0 poor
Anthrax Fistful Of Metal
Blue Oyster Cult Fire of Unknown Origin
Coldplay Parachutes
Destruction Eternal Devastation
Dio Holy Diver
I never seem to be able to get into Dio's solo stuff, maybe that will change with time.
Gamma Ray Land of the Free
Jay-Z Reasonable Doubt
Didn't enjoy this album that much. Too dull and repetitive.
Kreator Pleasure to Kill
Marillion Misplaced Childhood
maudlin of the Well Bath
Not really my cup of tea. While I managed to get past the first song, the second song was too annoying for me.
Motorhead March Or Die
Why, oh why didn't Motorhead stop making albums after releasing Orgasmatron? It's one thing to stick to what works for you musically, but it's something else to be doggedly afraid to experiment. Only the first 2 songs are any good, the way I see it.
Ne Obliviscaris Portal of I
Far too repetitive. Generic extreme metal with hints of prog. Nothing special to see here. By Sputnik standards, I consider this album overrated.
Pain Of Salvation The Perfect Element, Part 1
Psychotic Waltz A Social Grace
Pretty generic prog record. Pretty much more of the same, nothing too original.
Ramones Rocket to Russia
Rush Hold Your Fire
Rush Grace Under Pressure
Slayer South of Heaven
Tiresome album. Where Reign In Blood felt briefer, this felt far too long for my taste. Only made it to the third song, didn't bother for the rest.
Tiamat Wildhoney
Yngwie Malmsteen The Seventh Sign

1.5 very poor
Anthrax Volume 8: The Threat Is Real
Asking Alexandria Stand Up and Scream
blink-182 Enema of the State
brokeNCYDE I'm Not A Fan, But The Kids Like It!
Chickenfoot Chickenfoot
Danzig Danzig
This is a very boring album in my opinion. I've no problem with dark lyrics (provided that they're not obssesively Satanic) but the music is just too dull for my taste.
Deep Purple Slaves and Masters
DoomThrone Skeleton Veiled in Flesh
DragonForce Inhuman Rampage
DragonForce Valley Of The Damned
Dream Theater Systematic Chaos
Duff McKagan Believe In Me
Duff McKagan is truly an overrated bassist. Fans give him far more credit than he deserves. And yeah, this album is very bad.
Emmure Goodbye to the Gallows
Judas Priest Nostradamus
Megadeth The World Needs a Hero
Megadeth Risk
Melvins Houdini
Motorhead Bastards
Motorhead 1916
Lemmy has lost his touch since Orgasmatron, possibly his last good album. 1916 shows a band stuck in the same horrid riffs and rhythm sections. The music just feels too monotonous and uninspired here.
Motorhead Inferno
Sputnikers overrate this album. While the first song is passable, the second is too dull. Don't be fooled, and skip this. Not even Steve Vai could save this piece of shit.
Pantera Reinventing the Steel
Pantera Far Beyond Driven
Unlike the fun of Cowboys From Hell or the addictive heaviness of Vulgar Display of Power, Far Beyond Driven feels like a dull chore.
Queensryche Operation: Mindcrime II
Queensryche Dedicated to Chaos
Red Hot Chili Peppers I'm with You
The Strokes Is This It
Van Halen Van Halen III
Within the Ruins Elite
Weak, weak album. Album covers can be deceiving, and this one deceived me quite well. Great cover, sucky album.

1.0 awful
Black Sabbath Born Again
Black Sabbath Forbidden
Black Sabbath Technical Ecstasy
Black Sabbath Never Say Die!
Black Sabbath Seventh Star
blink-182 Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
Deep Purple The House of Blue Light
Deep Purple Abandon
Discharge Grave New World
Dream Theater Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence
Edguy Vain Glory Opera
Gulaggh Vorkuta
Iced Earth Horror Show
Judas Priest Jugulator
Judas Priest Demolition
Justin Bieber My World 2.0
Korn Follow The Leader
Lady Gaga Born This Way
Lady Gaga The Fame
Lady Gaga The Fame Monster
Lamb of God Ashes of the Wake
Marilyn Manson Antichrist Superstar
Metallica St. Anger
Metallica Death Magnetic
Metallica Load
This album really sucks, Ain't My Bitch is probably one of the worst intro songs ever.
Metallica ReLoad
Morbid Angel Covenant
Morbid Angel Domination
Morbid Angel Blessed Are the Sick
Don't like this band. Simply put, these guy's aren't my style. I also find the guitar kinda sucky.
Morbid Angel Illud Divinum Insanus
Motorhead Sacrifice
Couldn't even get past the first track, it's that bad.
Motorhead Overnight Sensation
Terrible, terrible album. I can't say anything else.
Motorhead Snake Bite Love
Don't waste your time with this, it's just not worth it.
Motorhead We Are Motorhead
Motorhead Hammered
Motorhead Kiss of Death
Motorhead Motorizer
Motorhead The World Is Yours
My Chemical Romance The Black Parade
My Chemical Romance Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge
Napalm Death Scum
Pantera The Great Southern Trendkill
The Great Southern Trendkill is a dull listen. Can't add anything more to that statement.
Simple Plan Still Not Getting Any...
Skrillex Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
Slayer Diabolus in Musica
Slipknot Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)
Slipknot All Hope Is Gone
Sunn O))) Flight of the Behemoth
Tony Macalpine Maximum Security
Just a self-indulgent shredfest, nothing more. MacAlpine's talented, but his overindulgent bombast ruins this album.
Trivium Ascendancy
Trivium The Crusade
Venom Black Metal
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