★ - utter shit. the lowest of the low.

★★ - I couldn't make it through the whole album, it might have one redeeming song.

★★★ - I liked a couple tracks, probably didn't make it through the whole album without smoking a cigarette.

★★★½ - Made it through the whole album with ease and enjoyed myself. I'm more likely to give it another listen. It didn't floor me but I respect it and recognize that it has redeeming qualities and may appeal higher to different tastes.

★★★★ - a consistently excellent release.

★★★★½ - This album blew my mind. It expanded my musical horizon and influenced me artistically. I will come back to this album multiple times and probably recommend it to other people.

★★★★★ - god-tier. I have discovered the meaning of life.