B-Side Guys

Robert Christgau

Robert Christgau

Robert Christgau’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 778 reviews, going back to 2002, each next to the album’s Breakdown.

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What they review

  • Rock 49%
  • Indie & Alternative 12%
  • Pop 9%
  • Hip-Hop & Rap 8%

Find Robert Christgau

By the numbers

97A-Sides reviewed, the albums the critics rate highest
2albums given a perfect score
20years of their reviews we track, 2002 to 2021
How their scores spread
  • 0–493
  • 50s12
  • 60s24
  • 70s150
  • 80s311
  • 90+278

Their favorites

  1. Sonic YouthDaydream Nation 100 Rolling Stone
  2. Brian WilsonSmile 100 Rolling Stone
  3. The Rolling StonesExile on Main St. 98 Robert Christgau
  4. Sonic YouthA Thousand Leaves 98 Robert Christgau
  5. Miles DavisA Tribute to Jack Johnson 98 Robert Christgau

Artists they keep coming back to

Their scores for each artist, in release order.

A-Sides they reviewed

98 albums that earned an A-Side, the critics’ top tier; they scored 96 of them 75 or higher.

Every review

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Neil YoungBarn“Protest music then & now, decency with slightly sour pitch, politics not charity, hip-hop that's flying and grounded, Xmas song greatness, pandemic anomie, and Greg Tate's Arkestra goes for Miles”Robert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A772021
Juice WrldLegends Never Die“Hip-hop from an anxiety-ridden melodicist, an FDNY veteran, and an unpredictable eccentric. Plus bellowing punk protest, durable jangle-pop, solo acoustic road tales, and Gaga Gaga Gaga.”Robert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-762021
The-DreamLove vs. MoneyBlender via Wikipedia70 3.5/5802020
Mary J. BligeMaryRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-792017
Mary J. BligeShare My WorldRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-752017
OutKastSpeakerboxxx/The Love BelowRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-882017
The KinksPreservation Act 2Robert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-622010
Mary J. BligeGrowing Pains“Check out our album review of Artist's Growing Pains on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5712007
Neil YoungChrome Dreams IIRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5652007
Bryan FerryIn Your MindRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+732007
The White StripesIcky Thump“Check out our album review of Artist's Icky Thump on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5812007
R. KellyDouble Up“Check out our album review of Artist's Double Up on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5622007
Patti SmithTwelve“Check out our album review of Artist's Twelve on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5622007
Bright EyesCassadaga“Check out our album review of Artist's Cassadaga on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5812007
Modest MouseWe Were Dead Before the Ship Even SankRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5772007
Manfred Mann's Earth BandThe Roaring SilenceRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C672007
The ShinsWincing the Night AwayRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5782007
Justin TimberlakeFutureSex/LoveSounds“Check out our album review of Artist's FutureSex/LoveSounds on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5762006
Donna SummerOnce Upon a TimeRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-702006
The RunawaysWaitin’ for the NightRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+552006
Grace JonesPortfolioRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+462006
The KinksSchoolboys in DisgraceRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+592006
The KinksSleepwalkerRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-642006
Jefferson AirplaneBarkRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+662006
Ted NugentFree-for-AllRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-772006
10ccHow Dare You!Robert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C782006
UltravoxSystems of RomanceRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+792006
SparksPropagandaRobert Christgau via Wikipedia71 C-772006
Dolly PartonAll I Can DoRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+762006
Dolly PartonDollyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+632006
Dolly PartonMy Tennessee Mountain HomeRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+772006
Stephen StillsManassasRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+892006
Weather ReportWeather ReportRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B882006
Steve WinwoodArc of a DiverRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-892006
The Saints(I’m) StrandedRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+862006
Grateful DeadFrom the Mars HotelRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-752006
Le TigreLe TigreRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A862006
Big StarNumber 1 RecordRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+902005
Bee GeesChildren of the WorldRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B752005
10ccThe Original SoundtrackRobert Christgau via Wikipedia68 D+862005
HawkwindQuark, Strangeness and CharmRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+732005
Grateful DeadWake of the FloodRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-842005
Grateful DeadTerrapin StationRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B712005
SantanaCaravanseraiRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-902005
Fairport ConventionUnhalfbrickingRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-932005
Al StewartYear of the CatRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-762005
Dolly PartonCoat of Many ColorsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-852005
FreeFire and WaterRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B842005
Joni MitchellMingusRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+722005
Diana RossDiana & MarvinRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+832005
Mott the HoopleMottRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-882005
XTCWhite MusicRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+682005
Grand Funk RailroadWe’re an American BandRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-772005
Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungCSNRobert Christgau via Wikipedia68 D+692005
Blue Öyster CultMirrorsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C552005
RöyksoppThe Understanding“Pick Hits ENCRE (Clapping Music, 8 alle de Normandes, 78112 Forqueux, France) In the studio—live, see below, he has a combo—Frenchman Yann Tambour is a solo laptopper whose works are…”Robert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+742005
The SlitsCutRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+892005
Captain BeefheartShiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)Robert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A852005
Captain BeefheartClear SpotRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+832005
DevoDuty Now for the FutureRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-702005
Peter ToshEqual RightsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+862005
Joni MitchellDon Juan’s Reckless DaughterRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-542005
The Magic BandLick My Decals Off, BabyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-872005
Big BlackAtomizerRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+852005
TrafficJohn Barleycorn Must DieRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+852005
Miles DavisGet Up with ItRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-922005
Peter ToshBush DoctorRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+732005
Randy NewmanSail AwayRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-972005
Paul SimonThere Goes Rhymin’ SimonRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+952005
The BandCahootsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-662005
The BandIslandsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+532005
Harry NilssonNilsson SchmilssonRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A882005
The BandNorthern Lights – Southern CrossRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+832005
FacesFirst StepRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+702004
Mahavishnu OrchestraBirds of FireRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-972004
EminemEncoreRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5712004
Elton JohnGoodbye Yellow Brick RoadRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B792004
NicoThe End…Robert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C822004
L7Bricks Are HeavyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A832004
NicoDesertshoreRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C882004
Brian EnoApollo: Atmospheres and SoundtracksRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B872004
The Doobie BrothersToulouse StreetRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C722004
James TaylorMud Slide Slim and the Blue HorizonRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+752004
Joe JacksonNight and DayRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-822004
The Beach BoysThe Beach BoysRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C582004
Blue Öyster CultBlue Öyster CultRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+802004
Van MorrisonTupelo HoneyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-882004
Steely DanThe Royal ScamRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B832004
Talking HeadsFear of MusicRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-962004
Talking HeadsTalking Heads: 77Robert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-862004
MC5Back in the USARobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-872004
Blue Öyster CultSecret TreatiesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B882004
BostonThird StageRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C652003
Hootie & the BlowfishCracked Rear ViewRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B802003
Steely DanEverything Must Go“Check out our album review of Artist's Everything Must Go on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5712003
Nine Inch NailsThe FragileRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B752003
BadfingerStraight UpRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-802003
The B-52'sThe B-52’sRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A892003
Peter ToshLegalize ItRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B882003
ParliamentMothership ConnectionRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-952003
Curtis MayfieldSuperfly – The Original Motion Picture SoundtrackRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-962003
The Rolling StonesExile on Main St.Robert Christgau via Wikipedia98 A+992003
Black FlagSlip It InRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+602002
Sting…Nothing Like the SunRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B89
Lynyrd Skynyrd(Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd)Robert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A92
R. Kelly12 PlayRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+75
The Beach Boys15 Big OnesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B53
Prince1999Robert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-89
Prince3121Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/571
Billy Joel52nd StreetRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-75
The Rolling StonesA Bigger BangBlender via Wikipedia80 4/575
EnyaA Day Without RainRobert Christgau via Wikipedia61 D-57
BuzzcocksA Different Kind of TensionRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+84
The StreetsA Grand Don’t Come for FreeRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+88
Donna SummerA Love TrilogyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B62
Pink FloydA Momentary Lapse of ReasonRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C43
QueenA Night at the OperaRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-89
Elton JohnA Single ManRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C58
Sonic YouthA Thousand LeavesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia98 A+77
Miles DavisA Tribute to Jack JohnsonRobert Christgau via Wikipedia98 A+96
PJ HarveyA Woman a Man Walked ByRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-78
SantanaAbraxasRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+93
MadnessAbsolutelyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-65
Neil YoungAfter the Gold RushRobert Christgau via Wikipedia98 A+99
ZZ TopAfterburnerRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B76
Kings of LeonAha Shake HeartbreakRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+75
David BowieAladdin SaneRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+86
FlipperAlbum – Generic FlipperRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A89
Queen LatifahAll Hail the QueenRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-76
The JamAll Mod ConsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B91
U2All That You Can’t Leave BehindRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-80
Ice CubeAmeriKKKa’s Most WantedRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-76
Courtney LoveAmerica’s SweetheartRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-62
Grateful DeadAmerican BeautyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-98
Johnny CashAmerican IV: The Man Comes Around“April’s Bunny Stomp was purgative, but it put me off my feed. In the report below I regain my appetite by digesting many of the young rock bands who are…”Robert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-81
SantanaAmigosRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B82
The DoorsAn American PrayerRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C58
Billy JoelAn Innocent ManRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+83
MobyAnimal RightsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-65
Pink FloydAnimals (Pink Floyd album)Robert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+80
Guns N' RosesAppetite for DestructionRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-91
OutKastAqueminiRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-92
ABBAArrivalRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C80
Alicia KeysAs I Am“Check out our album review of Artist's As I Am on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/561
Roxy MusicAvalonRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-86
The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAxis: Bold as LoveBlender via Wikipedia60 3/591
OnyxBacdafucupRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+80
AC/DCBack in BlackRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-91
Michael JacksonBadRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+86
Bad BrainsBad BrainsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+92
Donna SummerBad GirlsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-88
Joan JettBad ReputationRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-84
SoundgardenBadmotorfingerRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-84
WingsBand on the RunRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+85
PrinceBatmanRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+73
Ringo StarrBeaucoups of BluesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B64
Van MorrisonBeautiful VisionRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-78
The Go-Go'sBeauty and the BeatRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+85
G-UnitBeg for MercyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia55 Dud66
Jethro TullBenefitRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-75
LL Cool JBigger and DefferRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+67
Pet Shop BoysBilingualRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-74
Miles DavisBitches BrewRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-97
Black SabbathBlack SabbathRobert Christgau via Wikipedia71 C-75
The Rolling StonesBlack and BlueRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-70
Yasiin BeyBlack on Both SidesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-82
Rod StewartBlondes Have More FunRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B65
BlondieBlondieRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+79
Bob DylanBlood on the TracksRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A99
Joni MitchellBlueRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A99
Cocteau TwinsBlue Bell KnollRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+78
Elton JohnBlue MovesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C58
Tom WaitsBlue ValentineRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B73
Body CountBody CountRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-78
Bruce SpringsteenBorn to RunRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A98
The B-52'sBouncing off the SatellitesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+65
Westside ConnectionBow DownRobert Christgau via Wikipedia68 D+75
Dizzee RascalBoy in da CornerRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-91
Emerson, Lake & PalmerBrain Salad SurgeryRobert Christgau via Wikipedia71 C-70
SupertrampBreakfast in AmericaRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+73
Faith HillBreatheRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+83
PavementBrighten the CornersRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A83
Drive-By TruckersBrighter Than Creation’s DarkRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/585
Dire StraitsBrothers in ArmsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-83
De La SoulBuhloone MindstateRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A87
The WailersBurnin’Robert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A92
Men at WorkBusiness as UsualRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+86
Red Hot Chili PeppersBy the Way“By popular demand and professional compulsion, it’s an Easter makeup (2002 albums only) for last year’s thankfully averted Turkey Shoot. In this time of rejoicing, with Christ risen and men…”Robert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-83
The ByrdsByrdmaniaxRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-67
Sheryl CrowC’mon C’monRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+73
Steely DanCan’t Buy a ThrillRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A92
The CarsCandy-ORobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+84
The Beach BoysCarl and the Passions – “So Tough”Robert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+69
Ted NugentCat Scratch FeverRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B92
Bob Marley & The WailersCatch a FireRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A93
Cheap TrickCheap TrickRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B87
Obie TriceCheersRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+81
Limp BizkitChocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored WaterSpin via Wikipedia70 7/1069
John CaleChurch of AnthraxRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C72
Gerry RaffertyCity to CityRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-90
MountainClimbing!Robert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+76
YesClose to the EdgeRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+90
Joy DivisionCloserRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-99
Grand Funk RailroadCloser to HomeRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+73
Tom WaitsClosing TimeRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+77
Shania TwainCome On OverRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-79
Dire StraitsCommuniquéRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-64
KraftwerkComputerweltRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B88
Lou ReedConey Island BabyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+82
MadonnaConfessions on a Dance FloorRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+79
Sonic YouthConfusion Is SexRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+61
Janet JacksonControlRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B88
PrinceControversyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-82
Stevie WonderConversation PeaceRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A67
Creedence Clearwater RevivalCosmo’s FactoryRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A93
Steely DanCountdown to EcstasyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A95
NellyCountry GrammarRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+78
Joni MitchellCourt and SparkRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A98
Miranda LambertCrazy Ex-GirlfriendRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/587
TLCCrazySexyCoolRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+82
SupertrampCrime of the CenturyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+85
Echo & the BunnymenCrocodilesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B89
Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungCrosby, Stills & NashRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+92
Cypress HillCypress HillRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-86
Snoop DoggDa Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be ToldSpin via Wikipedia50 5/1057
Black FlagDamagedRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-88
Tom Petty and the HeartbreakersDamn the TorpedoesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+88
Michael JacksonDangerousRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-78
Sonic YouthDaydream NationRolling Stone via Wikipedia100 5/5100
Leonard CohenDear HeatherRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B77
Leonard CohenDeath of a Ladies’ ManRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-63
Ryan AdamsDemolitionRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+72
Bob DylanDesireRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-90
EaglesDesperadoRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C76
The Jackson 5DestinyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+77
KissDestroyerRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+85
David BowieDiamond DogsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+76
KraftwerkDie Mensch-MaschineRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+91
PulpDifferent ClassRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-82
The BanglesDifferent LightRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B68
The Chemical BrothersDig Your Own HoleRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-87
Dire StraitsDire StraitsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B86
Sonic YouthDirtyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A91
PrinceDirty MindRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A98
The Rolling StonesDirty WorkRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A74
King CrimsonDisciplineRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B80
Brian EnoDiscreet MusicRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-83
The CureDisintegrationRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+89
R.E.M.DocumentRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A89
Fat JoeDon CartagenaRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+78
BostonDon’t Look BackRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-70
Elton JohnDon’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano PlayerRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+73
The ReplacementsDon’t Tell a SoulRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+73
Green DayDookieRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-90
John LennonDouble FantasyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A74
Patti SmithDream of LifeRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-75
KissDressed to KillRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B73
PJ HarveyDryRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-90
Bob DylanDylanRobert Christgau via Wikipedia40 E27
Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungDéjà VuRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-94
Electric Light OrchestraELO 2Robert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+52
EaglesEaglesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B71
Patti Smith GroupEasterRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-85
BlondieEat to the BeatRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-77
Lou ReedEcstasyRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/571
T. RexElectric WarriorRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B94
Black Eyed PeasElephunkRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-72
Emmylou HarrisElite HotelRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+83
Emerson, Lake & PalmerEmerson, Lake & PalmerRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C75
Pete TownshendEmpty GlassRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-74
Blink-182Enema of the StateRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-74
MadonnaEroticaRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A71
The SaintsEternally YoursRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+89
SupertrampEven in the Quietest Moments…Robert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+69
Rod StewartEvery Picture Tells a StoryRobert Christgau via Wikipedia98 A+93
Hüsker DüEverything Falls ApartRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-68
Sonic YouthEvolRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+82
Bob Marley & The WailersExodusRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+91
Sonic YouthExperimental Jet Set, Trash and No StarRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A76
Robert FrippExposureRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+85
Fiona AppleExtraordinary MachineRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-83
The ByrdsFarther AlongRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C74
John CaleFearRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-85
Yeah Yeah YeahsFever to TellRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+85
Old 97'sFight SongsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A72
Richard ThompsonFirst LightRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B69
KornFollow the LeaderRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C76
Rod StewartFoot Loose & Fancy FreeRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-60
PrinceFor YouRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-54
Roxy MusicFor Your PleasureRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B85
Joni MitchellFor the RosesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A89
UFOForce ItRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-74
Tom WaitsForeign AffairsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B66
ForeignerForeignerRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C75
Paula AbdulForever Your GirlRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C72
Michael JacksonForever, MichaelRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-77
GenesisFoxtrotRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C78
Tom WaitsFranks Wild YearsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B75
Neil YoungFreedomRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A88
Dead KennedysFresh Fruit for Rotting VegetablesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+79
Fall Out BoyFrom Under the Cork TreeRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+81
Stevie WonderFulfillingness’ First FinaleRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-90
The DoorsFull CircleRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C59
Tom PettyFull Moon FeverRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+80
Lil WayneFuneralRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-65
Arcade FireFuneralRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-91
Guns N' RosesG N’ R LiesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia40 E66
Generation XGeneration XRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+78
TarnationGentle CreaturesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C87
The White StripesGet Behind Me SatanRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-78
New OrderGet ReadyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-81
AerosmithGet a GripRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-69
The ClashGive ‘Em Enough RopeRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A78
Billy JoelGlass HousesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-70
Paul SimonGracelandRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A98
Bruce SpringsteenGreetings from Asbury Park, N.J.Robert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+76
Timothy BuckleyGreetings from L.A.Robert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B82
Gram ParsonsGrievous AngelRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A98
BeirutGulag OrkestarRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+77
Muddy WatersHard AgainRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-88
Muddy WatersHard AgainBlender via Wikipedia80 4/588
Neil YoungHarvestRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+83
ForeignerHead GamesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C64
Linda RonstadtHeart Like a WheelRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-94
Tom WaitsHeartattack and VineRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B76
The CarsHeartbeat CityRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+79
Paul SimonHearts and BonesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+83
David BowieHeathenRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+76
Joni MitchellHejiraRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+78
Richard ThompsonHenry the Human FlyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-79
David BowieHeroesRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+89
MC5High TimeRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+76
The Beach BoysHollandRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C68
Elton JohnHonky ChâteauRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-91
Toby KeithHonkytonk UniversityRobert Christgau via Wikipedia55 Dud66
Frank ZappaHot RatsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C89
EaglesHotel CaliforniaRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B86
Stevie WonderHotter than JulyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-89
Kate BushHounds of LoveRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B93
L7Hungry for StinkRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-78
a-haHunting High and LowRobert Christgau via Wikipedia71 C-74
The UndertonesHypnotisedRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-81
NasI Am…Robert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-77
Sinéad O'ConnorI Do Not Want What I Haven’t GotRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+85
Donna SummerI Remember YesterdayRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-67
Leonard CohenI’m Your ManRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-87
The Allman Brothers BandIdlewild SouthRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+89
David CrosbyIf I Could Only Remember My NameRobert Christgau via Wikipedia61 D-84
Beastie BoysIll CommunicationRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-84
Foxy BrownIll Na NaRobert Christgau via Wikipedia55 Dud69
John LennonImagineRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A87
Elvis Costello & the AttractionsImperial BedroomRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+84
NirvanaIn UteroRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A93
The JamIn the CityRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-84
King CrimsonIn the Wake of PoseidonRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+83
Stevie WonderInnervisionsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A99
Green DayInsomniacRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-74
Dead Can DanceInto the LabyrinthRobert Christgau via Wikipedia65 D80
Ry CooderInto the Purple ValleyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+80
Bad ReligionInto the UnknownRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-58
Sananda MaitreyaIntroducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’ArbyRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+76
GenesisInvisible TouchRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+78
Ghostface KillahIronmanRobert Christgau via Wikipedia95 A90
WipersIs This Real?Robert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+80
King CrimsonIslandsRobert Christgau via Wikipedia75 C55
Public EnemyIt Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us BackRobert Christgau via Wikipedia98 A+100
Maroon 5It Won’t Be Soon Before LongRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/575
Alanis MorissetteJagged Little PillRobert Christgau via Wikipedia88 B+79
Thin LizzyJailbreakRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-88
Janet JacksonJanet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814Robert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-79
Janet JacksonJanet.Robert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-72
QueenJazzRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+65
Dolly PartonJoleneRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-83
Neil YoungJourney Through the PastRobert Christgau via Wikipedia78 C+66
Eric ClaptonJourneymanRobert Christgau via Wikipedia81 B-76
KRS-OneKRS-OneRobert Christgau via Wikipedia55 Dud71
Steely DanKaty LiedRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-82
Bob MarleyKayaRobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-84
INXSKickRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B74
RadioheadKid ARobert Christgau via Wikipedia91 A-76
Iggy PopKill CityRobert Christgau via Wikipedia85 B74
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