Little Richard (1932–2020)

Writing technique: C
Writing musicality: B
Performance technique: C
Performance musicality: D
Arrangements: D
Coherence/concept: C
Pacing/listenability: F
Recording/mastering: C
Cover art: F

Enjoyment: D

GPA: 1.4/4

Little Richard attempts to reinvent himself as a gospel singer.

Writing technique: B
Writing musicality: A
Performance technique: C
Performance musicality: C
Arrangements: C
Coherence/concept: B
Pacing/listenability: C
Recording/mastering: C
Cover art: F

Enjoyment: C

GPA: 2.2/4

Little Richard's second album, collecting singles including "Good Golly Miss Molly" and "Lucille."

Writing technique: C
Writing musicality: B
Performance technique: B
Performance musicality: A
Arrangements: B
Coherence/concept: A
Pacing/listenability: A
Recording/mastering: C
Cover art: B

Enjoyment: A

GPA: 3.2/4

Little Richard's first album, collecting singles including "Tutti Frutti," "Long Tall Sally" and "Rip It Up."

It's the definitive rock and roll album, literally - they're the tracks that defined rock and roll.

Writing technique: C
Writing musicality: A
Performance technique: B
Performance musicality: A
Arrangements: A
Coherence/concept: A
Pacing/listenability: A
Recording/mastering: C
Cover art: A

Enjoyment: A plus

GPA: 3.6/4