Apple
by Mother Love Bone
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Apple is ranked as the best album by Mother Love Bone.
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The tracks on this album have an average rating of 79 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Album ratings | Avg. album rating |
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| 02/28/2026 16:26 | DaveH68 | 1,363 | 76/100 | |
| 02/10/2026 13:53 | Devilwoac | 886 | 96/100 | |
| 01/10/2026 13:55 | Gedi | 155 | 84/100 | |
| 01/04/2026 09:23 | Juneof44 | 2,583 | 69/100 | |
| 11/29/2025 04:00 |  Kingturtle | 7,545 | 73/100 |
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This album is rated in the top 11% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 74.7/100, a mean average of 73.9/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 74.9/100. The standard deviation for this album is 14.1.
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This is a different kind of album than you might think, if you are expecting grunge. It's almost a transition album from hair metal to grunge. There are several great rockers, especially the opener, but the ballads might be the best part. There is real heartache and trouble in these songs. Favorite songs: This Is Shangrila, Stargazer, and Gentle Groove.
This album's got very top moments. Unfortunately, sometimes it loses the spark and becomes a bit repetitive. Still a very good one, though.
ButterThumbz 03/27/2014 00:28 | #107709
Not nearly as alternative as I was expecting but no less fun because of it.
~SMiLE~ 03/01/2013 14:13 | #66544
Before Pearl Jam, there was Mother Love Bone.
Fronted by flamboyant singer Andrew Wood who died shortly before the scheduled release of "Apple", Mother Love Bone was a part of the local Seattle scene. They had that something extra that led them to be the first local band to sign with a major label.
"Apple" has an amazing aura and a timeless quality to it. The influence of Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith can be felt throughout this album. Songs here range from hard hitting to gentle melodies. Not only are the vocals amazing, but the lyrics too.
mayonaise93 05/17/2012 14:04 | #42553
Rock doesn't get much better than this. The solo on "Stardog Champion" will blow your F***ing mind. "Capricorn Sister" is an all time classic. "Man of Golden Words" and "Stargazer" show a deep emotional and spiritual side through mellon collie. Mother Love Bone would've been the next Led Zeppelin but were never given the chance. R.I.P Andy Wood.
Great album, you can hear what was to follow. Favs; Stardog champion, Capricorn sister, Crown of thorns.
pearljammer13 12/08/2011 01:51 | #32247
Andy Wood was great, but at the same time his death gave rise to my favorite band of all time so feelings are mixed. Either way this was a pretty good album.
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