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To be fair they were all like 18-20 at the time so this is fine, but still it caught me so off guard LMAO 💀
January 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
To be fair they were all like 18-20 at the time so this is fine, but still it caught me so off guard LMAO 💀
Happy new years everyone 🥳 I'll try this again in a year! Here's the full list of artists I delved into for 2025
Radiohead
My Chemical Romance
Nirvana
R.E.M.
Voila
Muse
Jamiroquai
U2
The Police
The Killers
Gorillaz
Blur
Radiohead
My Chemical Romance
Nirvana
R.E.M.
Voila
Muse
Jamiroquai
U2
The Police
The Killers
Gorillaz
Blur
January 3, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Happy new years everyone 🥳 I'll try this again in a year! Here's the full list of artists I delved into for 2025
Radiohead
My Chemical Romance
Nirvana
R.E.M.
Voila
Muse
Jamiroquai
U2
The Police
The Killers
Gorillaz
Blur
Radiohead
My Chemical Romance
Nirvana
R.E.M.
Voila
Muse
Jamiroquai
U2
The Police
The Killers
Gorillaz
Blur
#1
Love is Like - Maroon 5
This wasn't part of the project but I listened anyways. Worst Maroon 5 record yet, it has all the same problems as their last few but without any hits. At least Jordi had some earwormy pop songs. Adam's voice is shot, the band is on autopilot, I think it's over for them.
Love is Like - Maroon 5
This wasn't part of the project but I listened anyways. Worst Maroon 5 record yet, it has all the same problems as their last few but without any hits. At least Jordi had some earwormy pop songs. Adam's voice is shot, the band is on autopilot, I think it's over for them.
January 3, 2026 at 4:38 AM
#1
Love is Like - Maroon 5
This wasn't part of the project but I listened anyways. Worst Maroon 5 record yet, it has all the same problems as their last few but without any hits. At least Jordi had some earwormy pop songs. Adam's voice is shot, the band is on autopilot, I think it's over for them.
Love is Like - Maroon 5
This wasn't part of the project but I listened anyways. Worst Maroon 5 record yet, it has all the same problems as their last few but without any hits. At least Jordi had some earwormy pop songs. Adam's voice is shot, the band is on autopilot, I think it's over for them.
#2
Long Story Short - Voila
I actually don't mind this band in general, but their debut album was aggressively not it for me. Felt like a cross between Ed Sheeran and modern Jonas Brothers, even at just 8 quick songs I struggled finishing it.
Long Story Short - Voila
I actually don't mind this band in general, but their debut album was aggressively not it for me. Felt like a cross between Ed Sheeran and modern Jonas Brothers, even at just 8 quick songs I struggled finishing it.
January 3, 2026 at 4:34 AM
#2
Long Story Short - Voila
I actually don't mind this band in general, but their debut album was aggressively not it for me. Felt like a cross between Ed Sheeran and modern Jonas Brothers, even at just 8 quick songs I struggled finishing it.
Long Story Short - Voila
I actually don't mind this band in general, but their debut album was aggressively not it for me. Felt like a cross between Ed Sheeran and modern Jonas Brothers, even at just 8 quick songs I struggled finishing it.
#3
Will of the People - Muse
I could've put a couple of late-stage Muse albums on this list, but I think their most recent one represents everything wrong with their current direction. No artistic cohesion, over produced, corny lyrics... they just sound like a complete parody of themselves here.
Will of the People - Muse
I could've put a couple of late-stage Muse albums on this list, but I think their most recent one represents everything wrong with their current direction. No artistic cohesion, over produced, corny lyrics... they just sound like a complete parody of themselves here.
January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
#3
Will of the People - Muse
I could've put a couple of late-stage Muse albums on this list, but I think their most recent one represents everything wrong with their current direction. No artistic cohesion, over produced, corny lyrics... they just sound like a complete parody of themselves here.
Will of the People - Muse
I could've put a couple of late-stage Muse albums on this list, but I think their most recent one represents everything wrong with their current direction. No artistic cohesion, over produced, corny lyrics... they just sound like a complete parody of themselves here.
#4
Around the Sun - R.E.M.
13 albums into their career, this is the point where they completely ran out of steam. Everything after the first 2-3 songs is boring adult contemporary filler and it goes on for almost an hour. Even the band has admitted this was completely phoned in. Exhausting.
Around the Sun - R.E.M.
13 albums into their career, this is the point where they completely ran out of steam. Everything after the first 2-3 songs is boring adult contemporary filler and it goes on for almost an hour. Even the band has admitted this was completely phoned in. Exhausting.
January 2, 2026 at 4:02 AM
#4
Around the Sun - R.E.M.
13 albums into their career, this is the point where they completely ran out of steam. Everything after the first 2-3 songs is boring adult contemporary filler and it goes on for almost an hour. Even the band has admitted this was completely phoned in. Exhausting.
Around the Sun - R.E.M.
13 albums into their career, this is the point where they completely ran out of steam. Everything after the first 2-3 songs is boring adult contemporary filler and it goes on for almost an hour. Even the band has admitted this was completely phoned in. Exhausting.
#5
Songs of Experience - U2
A band formed in the late 70s tries to compete with Imagine Dragons. What could go wrong!? This whole thing just sucks, the songs are at best passable but several are among their worst ever. No vision whatsoever. A longshot from their creative peak in the 80s and 90s.
Songs of Experience - U2
A band formed in the late 70s tries to compete with Imagine Dragons. What could go wrong!? This whole thing just sucks, the songs are at best passable but several are among their worst ever. No vision whatsoever. A longshot from their creative peak in the 80s and 90s.
January 2, 2026 at 1:29 AM
#5
Songs of Experience - U2
A band formed in the late 70s tries to compete with Imagine Dragons. What could go wrong!? This whole thing just sucks, the songs are at best passable but several are among their worst ever. No vision whatsoever. A longshot from their creative peak in the 80s and 90s.
Songs of Experience - U2
A band formed in the late 70s tries to compete with Imagine Dragons. What could go wrong!? This whole thing just sucks, the songs are at best passable but several are among their worst ever. No vision whatsoever. A longshot from their creative peak in the 80s and 90s.
#6
The 2nd Law - Muse
Another mess of an album with a few good songs on it, all at the beginning though. After that it just falls apart into unmemorable filler that's simultaneously corny and pretentious. Ends with two weak songs sung by the bassist (why??) and then a 2-part dubstep experiment. WTF
The 2nd Law - Muse
Another mess of an album with a few good songs on it, all at the beginning though. After that it just falls apart into unmemorable filler that's simultaneously corny and pretentious. Ends with two weak songs sung by the bassist (why??) and then a 2-part dubstep experiment. WTF
January 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM
#6
The 2nd Law - Muse
Another mess of an album with a few good songs on it, all at the beginning though. After that it just falls apart into unmemorable filler that's simultaneously corny and pretentious. Ends with two weak songs sung by the bassist (why??) and then a 2-part dubstep experiment. WTF
The 2nd Law - Muse
Another mess of an album with a few good songs on it, all at the beginning though. After that it just falls apart into unmemorable filler that's simultaneously corny and pretentious. Ends with two weak songs sung by the bassist (why??) and then a 2-part dubstep experiment. WTF
#7
The Ballad of Darren - Blur
I generally like Blur, but this most recent album of theirs was just not good compared to their previous works. All of the songs are slow and boring, they blend together into a mush and never feel like they go anywhere interesting. Feels like they ran out of ideas.
The Ballad of Darren - Blur
I generally like Blur, but this most recent album of theirs was just not good compared to their previous works. All of the songs are slow and boring, they blend together into a mush and never feel like they go anywhere interesting. Feels like they ran out of ideas.
January 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM
#7
The Ballad of Darren - Blur
I generally like Blur, but this most recent album of theirs was just not good compared to their previous works. All of the songs are slow and boring, they blend together into a mush and never feel like they go anywhere interesting. Feels like they ran out of ideas.
The Ballad of Darren - Blur
I generally like Blur, but this most recent album of theirs was just not good compared to their previous works. All of the songs are slow and boring, they blend together into a mush and never feel like they go anywhere interesting. Feels like they ran out of ideas.
#8
No Line on the Horizon - U2
Or at least they thought there was no line. 💀 There are a few very good songs on here, but it's also home to several of the worst songs of their career. Tonally it's all over the place, the flow falls apart half way in and most songs were forgettable. A mess, truly.
No Line on the Horizon - U2
Or at least they thought there was no line. 💀 There are a few very good songs on here, but it's also home to several of the worst songs of their career. Tonally it's all over the place, the flow falls apart half way in and most songs were forgettable. A mess, truly.
December 30, 2025 at 10:14 PM
#8
No Line on the Horizon - U2
Or at least they thought there was no line. 💀 There are a few very good songs on here, but it's also home to several of the worst songs of their career. Tonally it's all over the place, the flow falls apart half way in and most songs were forgettable. A mess, truly.
No Line on the Horizon - U2
Or at least they thought there was no line. 💀 There are a few very good songs on here, but it's also home to several of the worst songs of their career. Tonally it's all over the place, the flow falls apart half way in and most songs were forgettable. A mess, truly.
#9
Accelerate - R.E.M.
This late career dud was meant to recover from their last album (which will be later on this list) by showing they could "still rock with the kids". They could not. A bland an unmemorable dad rock album whose only saving grace is being short and at least pretty energetic.
Accelerate - R.E.M.
This late career dud was meant to recover from their last album (which will be later on this list) by showing they could "still rock with the kids". They could not. A bland an unmemorable dad rock album whose only saving grace is being short and at least pretty energetic.
December 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
#9
Accelerate - R.E.M.
This late career dud was meant to recover from their last album (which will be later on this list) by showing they could "still rock with the kids". They could not. A bland an unmemorable dad rock album whose only saving grace is being short and at least pretty energetic.
Accelerate - R.E.M.
This late career dud was meant to recover from their last album (which will be later on this list) by showing they could "still rock with the kids". They could not. A bland an unmemorable dad rock album whose only saving grace is being short and at least pretty energetic.
NOW ON TO THE WORST 😡
#10
Battle Born - The Killers
Very mid album, which is disappointing knowing what they're capable of. The whole thing feels like they're on autopilot, no interesting riffs or synths or drums or anything. None of the songs were memorable, they all blended together into mush.
#10
Battle Born - The Killers
Very mid album, which is disappointing knowing what they're capable of. The whole thing feels like they're on autopilot, no interesting riffs or synths or drums or anything. None of the songs were memorable, they all blended together into mush.
December 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
NOW ON TO THE WORST 😡
#10
Battle Born - The Killers
Very mid album, which is disappointing knowing what they're capable of. The whole thing feels like they're on autopilot, no interesting riffs or synths or drums or anything. None of the songs were memorable, they all blended together into mush.
#10
Battle Born - The Killers
Very mid album, which is disappointing knowing what they're capable of. The whole thing feels like they're on autopilot, no interesting riffs or synths or drums or anything. None of the songs were memorable, they all blended together into mush.
#1
The Bends - Radiohead
Probably basic to call this my favorite Radiohead album, but idc it's all bangers! There's several others I enjoy just as much, but this is the easiest one to just throw on and vibe out to for me. Easily the album I've returned to the most this year.
The Bends - Radiohead
Probably basic to call this my favorite Radiohead album, but idc it's all bangers! There's several others I enjoy just as much, but this is the easiest one to just throw on and vibe out to for me. Easily the album I've returned to the most this year.
December 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#1
The Bends - Radiohead
Probably basic to call this my favorite Radiohead album, but idc it's all bangers! There's several others I enjoy just as much, but this is the easiest one to just throw on and vibe out to for me. Easily the album I've returned to the most this year.
The Bends - Radiohead
Probably basic to call this my favorite Radiohead album, but idc it's all bangers! There's several others I enjoy just as much, but this is the easiest one to just throw on and vibe out to for me. Easily the album I've returned to the most this year.
#2
Achtung Baby - U2
The peak of U2's career. Every song feels like it could've been a massive hit, the production and sound was groundbreaking at the time, and they pulled off a major creative reinvention that carried them throughout the 90s. Anyone could recognize at least one song from this!
Achtung Baby - U2
The peak of U2's career. Every song feels like it could've been a massive hit, the production and sound was groundbreaking at the time, and they pulled off a major creative reinvention that carried them throughout the 90s. Anyone could recognize at least one song from this!
December 30, 2025 at 2:36 AM
#2
Achtung Baby - U2
The peak of U2's career. Every song feels like it could've been a massive hit, the production and sound was groundbreaking at the time, and they pulled off a major creative reinvention that carried them throughout the 90s. Anyone could recognize at least one song from this!
Achtung Baby - U2
The peak of U2's career. Every song feels like it could've been a massive hit, the production and sound was groundbreaking at the time, and they pulled off a major creative reinvention that carried them throughout the 90s. Anyone could recognize at least one song from this!
#3
Kid A - Radiohead
One of the greatest left turns in music history for a reason. The mood, flow and ambiance here are incredible. Kinda feels like you're living out an entire lifetime in a dystopian future from birth to death. Lots of accessible banger songs too, despite it's reputation!
Kid A - Radiohead
One of the greatest left turns in music history for a reason. The mood, flow and ambiance here are incredible. Kinda feels like you're living out an entire lifetime in a dystopian future from birth to death. Lots of accessible banger songs too, despite it's reputation!
December 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
#3
Kid A - Radiohead
One of the greatest left turns in music history for a reason. The mood, flow and ambiance here are incredible. Kinda feels like you're living out an entire lifetime in a dystopian future from birth to death. Lots of accessible banger songs too, despite it's reputation!
Kid A - Radiohead
One of the greatest left turns in music history for a reason. The mood, flow and ambiance here are incredible. Kinda feels like you're living out an entire lifetime in a dystopian future from birth to death. Lots of accessible banger songs too, despite it's reputation!
#4
The Joshua Tree - U2
The album that birthed Pop Rock as we know it today, with a lush sound pulling from Blues, Roots Rock and Americana music. The first half might as well be a greatest hits album, but the second half is no slouch either. It's the core U2 sound at its purest and its best!
The Joshua Tree - U2
The album that birthed Pop Rock as we know it today, with a lush sound pulling from Blues, Roots Rock and Americana music. The first half might as well be a greatest hits album, but the second half is no slouch either. It's the core U2 sound at its purest and its best!
December 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#4
The Joshua Tree - U2
The album that birthed Pop Rock as we know it today, with a lush sound pulling from Blues, Roots Rock and Americana music. The first half might as well be a greatest hits album, but the second half is no slouch either. It's the core U2 sound at its purest and its best!
The Joshua Tree - U2
The album that birthed Pop Rock as we know it today, with a lush sound pulling from Blues, Roots Rock and Americana music. The first half might as well be a greatest hits album, but the second half is no slouch either. It's the core U2 sound at its purest and its best!
#5
Sam's Town - The Killers
This one gets overlooked because of Hot Fuss before it (which would be on this list if I hadn't already heard it), but it's just as chock full of bangers while also having a more intentional concept. Really feels like you visit this small town for a day and then leave.
Sam's Town - The Killers
This one gets overlooked because of Hot Fuss before it (which would be on this list if I hadn't already heard it), but it's just as chock full of bangers while also having a more intentional concept. Really feels like you visit this small town for a day and then leave.
December 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
#5
Sam's Town - The Killers
This one gets overlooked because of Hot Fuss before it (which would be on this list if I hadn't already heard it), but it's just as chock full of bangers while also having a more intentional concept. Really feels like you visit this small town for a day and then leave.
Sam's Town - The Killers
This one gets overlooked because of Hot Fuss before it (which would be on this list if I hadn't already heard it), but it's just as chock full of bangers while also having a more intentional concept. Really feels like you visit this small town for a day and then leave.
#6
Black Holes and Revelations - Muse
This was their creative peak and last great album, imo. Perfect length, great songwriting, awesome riffs, all without going overboard and getting self indulgent like on their following records. They pushed themselves into new territories and it worked! Here...
Black Holes and Revelations - Muse
This was their creative peak and last great album, imo. Perfect length, great songwriting, awesome riffs, all without going overboard and getting self indulgent like on their following records. They pushed themselves into new territories and it worked! Here...
December 29, 2025 at 4:45 AM
#6
Black Holes and Revelations - Muse
This was their creative peak and last great album, imo. Perfect length, great songwriting, awesome riffs, all without going overboard and getting self indulgent like on their following records. They pushed themselves into new territories and it worked! Here...
Black Holes and Revelations - Muse
This was their creative peak and last great album, imo. Perfect length, great songwriting, awesome riffs, all without going overboard and getting self indulgent like on their following records. They pushed themselves into new territories and it worked! Here...
#7
Murmur - R.E.M.
Fantastic debut from the godfathers of Alternative/Indie Rock as we know it today. Despite coming out of the very early 80s, it sounds very fresh and ahead of its time. If it wasn't for the older production, I could easily believe a lot of these songs came out of the 90s/2000s.
Murmur - R.E.M.
Fantastic debut from the godfathers of Alternative/Indie Rock as we know it today. Despite coming out of the very early 80s, it sounds very fresh and ahead of its time. If it wasn't for the older production, I could easily believe a lot of these songs came out of the 90s/2000s.
December 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
#7
Murmur - R.E.M.
Fantastic debut from the godfathers of Alternative/Indie Rock as we know it today. Despite coming out of the very early 80s, it sounds very fresh and ahead of its time. If it wasn't for the older production, I could easily believe a lot of these songs came out of the 90s/2000s.
Murmur - R.E.M.
Fantastic debut from the godfathers of Alternative/Indie Rock as we know it today. Despite coming out of the very early 80s, it sounds very fresh and ahead of its time. If it wasn't for the older production, I could easily believe a lot of these songs came out of the 90s/2000s.
#8
Origin of Symmetry - Muse
Pretty crazy how good this is considering the corny ass band Muse would eventually become. All of their best traits on display here with none of the baggage found on later albums. They really used to make cool, creative music seemingly effortlessly, damn.
Origin of Symmetry - Muse
Pretty crazy how good this is considering the corny ass band Muse would eventually become. All of their best traits on display here with none of the baggage found on later albums. They really used to make cool, creative music seemingly effortlessly, damn.
December 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#8
Origin of Symmetry - Muse
Pretty crazy how good this is considering the corny ass band Muse would eventually become. All of their best traits on display here with none of the baggage found on later albums. They really used to make cool, creative music seemingly effortlessly, damn.
Origin of Symmetry - Muse
Pretty crazy how good this is considering the corny ass band Muse would eventually become. All of their best traits on display here with none of the baggage found on later albums. They really used to make cool, creative music seemingly effortlessly, damn.
#9
Demon Days - Gorillaz
The peak of the Gorillaz project for sure, they never came close to recapturing this vibe. Cool mix of Alternative Rock and Trip Hop while genre mashing with everything under the sun, from Hip Hop to Dance to Reggae. Lots of diversity on here while still sounding cohesive!
Demon Days - Gorillaz
The peak of the Gorillaz project for sure, they never came close to recapturing this vibe. Cool mix of Alternative Rock and Trip Hop while genre mashing with everything under the sun, from Hip Hop to Dance to Reggae. Lots of diversity on here while still sounding cohesive!
December 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#9
Demon Days - Gorillaz
The peak of the Gorillaz project for sure, they never came close to recapturing this vibe. Cool mix of Alternative Rock and Trip Hop while genre mashing with everything under the sun, from Hip Hop to Dance to Reggae. Lots of diversity on here while still sounding cohesive!
Demon Days - Gorillaz
The peak of the Gorillaz project for sure, they never came close to recapturing this vibe. Cool mix of Alternative Rock and Trip Hop while genre mashing with everything under the sun, from Hip Hop to Dance to Reggae. Lots of diversity on here while still sounding cohesive!
STARTING WITH THE BEST:
#10
Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge - My Chemical Romance
The blueprint for the Emo Pop genre. Everyone always talks about The Black Parade, but hot take, this might be better. It has a much more chaotic energy to it while still being just as catchy. The whole thing rips.
#10
Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge - My Chemical Romance
The blueprint for the Emo Pop genre. Everyone always talks about The Black Parade, but hot take, this might be better. It has a much more chaotic energy to it while still being just as catchy. The whole thing rips.
December 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
STARTING WITH THE BEST:
#10
Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge - My Chemical Romance
The blueprint for the Emo Pop genre. Everyone always talks about The Black Parade, but hot take, this might be better. It has a much more chaotic energy to it while still being just as catchy. The whole thing rips.
#10
Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge - My Chemical Romance
The blueprint for the Emo Pop genre. Everyone always talks about The Black Parade, but hot take, this might be better. It has a much more chaotic energy to it while still being just as catchy. The whole thing rips.