Yeah this was quite good! James is obviously a big fan and I bet if I had seen the play I reckon it would mean more. Loved hearing Justin Vernon. I think I appreciated it, but didn't totally love it. Some songs more than others. And I can't help but not be into listening to albums with a narrative where you're not seeing it. Tricky one to rate! 3.5?

This reminded me of some Tom Waits songs... And that's not a good thing. Just tiresome!

This was pretty fun actually. I didn't know what to expect but the album was varied. Like the disco ones best

I was disproportionately happy to listen to an album I actually knew and liked. And also have more faith in this new list now. This is a fantastic Big Thief album. Not my favourite but I still love it. So many hits. BT are just such prolific and strong song writers. Can't believe how much they chug out. Changing style but still so iconically BT. I got into them when I first moved to Brighton in 2017 and Capacity was my soundtrack to that time of life. Incredibly reminiscent. This band means a lot to me! Seeing them last year was one of gig best highlights ever.

It's a bloody 5 star isn't it. Another Bon Iver masterpiece. I love this album and it particularly reminds me of my time living in Melbourne and walking to work (2017). I come back to this album a lot anyway but was delighted to see it in the list and have another reason to listen to it.

What an incredibly bland album. It is hard to believe someone listened to the 1089 and then thought this is the best album to offer next! Beige. Weak. Twee. Overly produced. Nothing special. Like Purity Ring, but shite.

Another very bland album. Cringe lyrics like they were written by teenagers. I did not enjoy this at all. Just really lame and beige and made me quite irritable

Yes! This was a relief. Something with a bit of spunk and substance. I liked it a lot! Meaty and fun

I didn't care for this at all. Beige, boring, predictable, samey. Not interested

I was disproportionately happy to listen to an album I actually knew and liked. And also have more faith in this new list now. This is a fantastic Big Thief album. Not my favourite but I still love it. So many hits. BT are just such prolific and strong song writers. Can't believe how much they chug out. Changing style but still so iconically BT. I got into them when I first moved to Brighton in 2017 and Capacity was my soundtrack to that time of life. Incredibly reminiscent. This band means a lot to me! Seeing them last year was one of gig best highlights ever.

Absolute dog shit. Nothing else to say about that

I like Courtney Barnett! This was a good listen. I like her chilled out voice and vibe. A pleasure

Yeah this was fairly pleasant! Was only ever an intermittent Lumineers fan, liked the odd song. But it was nice enough to hear! Reminiscent of a time which is always nice

Did I like this? No I did not. And what a shame if was 1hr 30mins. Look I can appreciate that was epic, that was a lot of music. Some of it intricate and complicated, talented musicians but so much of it was just too much. Like the prog rock stuff just feels like an intense person chewing your ear off at a party who you can't shake off. This was like that. Like I said, I can appreciate the talent within it. But I did not enjoy this

A nice surprise on this! Very much reminds me of 2017 and just having moved back from Australia. It's a great album. Very artistic. Interesting. Varied. Fun. Love it

What in the lame emo was this. Not good! And way too long. Cringe embarrassing lyrics

Yeah this was a really solid listen. New to me but I could totally listen again. It was definitely the kind of rap I can get on board with it. Just cool

I have no idea what to make of this. I can't tell if I liked it or not. Like maybe a not such good Beastie Boys. I didn't hate it but wasn't like massively into it either. Middle of the road

This was hard work and I wasn't enamoured with it. Kind of just waiting for it to be over. Imagine it would be fun live in a lively bar but I found it draining tbh.

I didn't care for this much I'm afraid. I'm not sure it was bad I just generally didn't mind it in anyway. Ambivalence

I feel very confused by this one. At first I thought oh no, but there were some songs that I thought had good riffs. It felt creative and a bit mad but also kind of fun.

Yeah this was quite good! James is obviously a big fan and I bet if I had seen the play I reckon it would mean more. Loved hearing Justin Vernon. I think I appreciated it, but didn't totally love it. Some songs more than others. And I can't help but not be into listening to albums with a narrative where you're not seeing it. Tricky one to rate! 3.5?

Not my bag! Maybe it wasn't bad. I don't known just not my thing.

Well like what was I supposed to think of this? It was really long too. No thanks

Yeah this was pretty fun actually! I wish I could give it a 3.5. wasn't 100% my thing but I enjoyed that it was upbeat and light hearted. A couple of songs I didn't like so much... pawn shop got a bit annoying. But overall... Good!

I'm having some intense hormonal emotions and rage ATM and this was exactly what I needed to chill me the f out and put me in a much better mood. I really loved it! I could have this on a lot. Excellent background music

Was not a fan of this! It was long and onerous.

Yes this was perfectly enjoyable! Quite long but good fun. Not all of it spoke to me, but enough did

This was just boring pop to me. The last song was a bit Imogen Heap which I didn't dislike quite so much. But the rest of it, no

This took me by surprise! At first I wasn't that impressed but some of these songs were amazing. Totally reminded me of elements of First Aid Kit, Angel Olsen and Lana Del Rey. I'm certainly interested to look into more of her stuff!

What a great album! It always feels risky with artists who have been around for a while doing newer releases but this has been very well respected and for good reason. Robert Smith's voice still holds up really well and I think the music has kept the essence of what everyone loves about the Cure.

You know what why not!? This was good fun. I enjoyed it. I wasn't sure what to make at first but it was just light hearted fun rock. It would make a good party band, particularly the covers!

This was unusual wasn't it?! Not sure really what I made of it at all but I don't think it was my thing. I find story lines a bit draining

I found this very dull and it's not because I don't enjoy minimalist/lo fi stuff I just don't think this was very good.

Yeah this was fine! Didn't think much of it. Be good music in a bar but didn't do much for me

I was pleased for James this came up! What a riot. Its a lot of fun. High energy.

Yeah this grew on me a little. At first I wasn't sure but by the end I felt it picked up quite a bit. It wasn't particularly good overall but I didn't hate it either

It's a bloody 5 star isn't it. Another Bon Iver masterpiece. I love this album and it particularly reminds me of my time living in Melbourne and walking to work (2017). I come back to this album a lot anyway but was delighted to see it in the list and have another reason to listen to it.

Are we being trolled? Don't get me wrong Rachel was my favourite S Club member (the best pop group of all time) but did this belong on this list! It was a good laugh to listen to but I'm not sure is worthy

This was a good nostalgic listen! The purer simple days of pop punk. Love it

Kudos to Bob for not upgrading to a stage name. Mould is a pretty tough surname. The first song was my favourite and the others were pretty good! I don't feel super strongly about it though

I was never a big Death Cab fans but I know a lot of them! Some of it was just that bit too American nasal somewhat emo vibe for me, BUT I did like some of them. I remember loving A Lack of Colour from this album and was baffled I still knew the words having not listened to it for 15 years or more? This is all nostalgia value for me and can't say it's still my thing

I cannot remember how I know of Procol Harum but this was very good. It was a nice surprise as I was expecting something too psychedelic for me to be able to engage. But this was bluesy and fun with good riffs

I am as ever torn about the National. Sorry Benji and James. I have enjoyed their stuff in my 20s but it doesn't appeal in the same way. I find it a bit more samey. Some of it I think has beautiful melodies and stuff then others I just think is quite boring. Maybe you have to be in the right mood

Just overwhelmingly 80s for first thing in the morning. I didn't hit the spot!

Wow I have no idea what to make of this! What WAS it. I often complain that albums are too samey but wow this was all over the place. And I'm not sure that was a good thing. No coherence. Despite it being varied I still didn't like the songs individually. Too long too

I thought as listening to this that this was probably music I would have enjoyed more in my early 20s and then a song popped up I did listen to in my early 20s so there you go. On listening now some I liked more than others but overall probs not my bag!

This reminded me of some Tom Waits songs... And that's not a good thing. Just tiresome!

This was gentle and sweet. I didn't know it at all. I'd be interested to listen again. Pretty melodies

Yes Fontaine's DC! I really need to explore them more but this was a riot. I understand their popularity. Fun but gritty

This was kind of strange and unexpected and elements reminded me of MBV. Which I liked! I wasn't totally in love with it but definitely appreciated a lot about it

I fully resented this. Everything about it. Horrible folk knock off. Cringe beyond belief. Predictable lyrics and songs. Just terrible.

Not the one for me. But I appreciate that it is probably impressive music and obviously very popular. I just can't

I enjoyed the vibe of this and was into it at first but by the end it was all entirely the same really. No differentiation between one song and the next. Disappointing as I did like it

I have enjoyed getting to know John Martyn his the albums challenge and this was another nice one. I like his style. It's very soothing

I didn't get this at all and it felt like a knock off of other better bands. Nothing unique. Boring

Hell yeah! I absolutely loved this. So varied and cool and fun.

Perfectly fine rock album! Jaunty and upbeat. Easy listening. But wouldn't go back for more

Wow I didn't expect this! Circa age 16 I was a very big Damien Rice fan and absolutely loved this album. I gradually phased out but listening again now, I still really enjoyed it and respect the music deeply, even if it wasn't something I'd reach for normally now. This was massive nostalgia for me and it's mad how many lyrics you can remember. Delicate is probably my favourite. But lots I loved

I found this quite insufferable. Cringe. OTT. twee. Not good.

Wow what a nostalgia hit from my early 20s! And this album in particular was so big. We saw them at Ally Pally and it was a riot. Incredible gig. I have to say now listening I don't think it is as incredible as I thought it was at the time. But I totally still appreciate it and enjoyed listening. Fun times!

Totally passed me by. Unmoved

Yes this was quite fun! I didn't totally love it but I enjoyed it enough

Oh it's just exhausting isn't it. Just too much..

Wow this reminded me of mid teens. Not that I liked Postal Service in particular but this was so the vibe! Will Hardy era. I have no idea what I make of this now! I think it might be bad...

Whatever this style of singing is, I can't stand it. I didn't like this at all.

I already vaguely knew this band as Luke likes them and have played me them before. A good laugh and I like that you can tell their Aussie accents.

This was pretty fun actually. I didn't know what to expect but the album was varied. Like the disco ones best

I truly hated this so much. What juvenile crap is this "I can't do a 9-5 because noone has a mind like mine, noone writes lines like mine" etc. what embarrassing self congratulatory nonsense was this. This spoilt 1hr 1 minute of my holiday in Majorca

This was cheerful and enjoyable! A welcome tonic after Kano and even Luke approved. Good easy listening.

What unimaginative nonsense this was and genuinely awful singing. Laughable at points. Stupid lyrics. Not a fan

It's James' album! How exciting. And I will be honest with my review, and James knows I won't spare his feelings after my Taylor Swift review... This was fun and punky and fearless. It reminded me of the stuff I liked about Green Day back in the day. A good time! I happily enjoyed this while getting ready for the beach in Majorca

What a strange album. I listened to this on a beautiful beach in Majorca and it was not the vibe but nevermind. It was weirdly emo and intense and I had no idea what to make of it but didn't like it

This surprised me! I really liked it. Such a mix of things going on but all worked really well together. Elements of Mogwai, Godspeed!, even Black Country new road. Even the heavier almost metal type bits worked as they built up to it. Enjoyed the ambient sections too. Would listen again

She didn't get better than I Just Met You... At first I thought this was going to be a really solid pop album but quickly lost interest as it went on and my attention wandered. Shame as she did have pop potential. I'm sure other people feel differently

I enjoyed this! Fun lyrics and light hearted. Good stuff

Yeah I really liked this! Particularly the parts that reminded me of MBV. But it wasn't just that I thought it was spunky and cool

Well it's a great great choice isn't it! I love this album and reminds me of when Luke and I got together. The first night we spent at his we watched the live show together. Happy memories! Banging tunes! It's a 5 star

This was exactly the album I needed after a weekend moving house. Cool and calm. Love a bit of ambience from time to time.

Nah not for me I'm afraid! Just not my thing twee country ish songs. The synthetic flowers one particularly got to me

Quite fun and a good laugh. Up beat and light hearted.

I already like this album and the first song is my favourite Talk Talk song. What a relaxing and interesting album. Greatly enjoyed listening to this!

It's a no from me. Not good

I enjoyed this vibe actually! Some of it appealed to me more than other parts but overall I thought it was good.

Left little impression on me but didn't make me angry or upset either

Waste of time. What was the point

I enjoyed this more than I expected to given the front cover. Just done fun rock really! Enjoyable