Journey Complete!
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903
Albums Rated
2.86
Average Rating
83%
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1970s
Favorite Decade
Hard-rock
Favorite Genre
UK
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Perfectionist
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5-Star Albums
60
1-Star Albums
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You Love More Than Most
Albums you rated higher than global average
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devil Without A Cause | 4 | 2.06 | +1.94 |
| Since I Left You | 5 | 3.28 | +1.72 |
| The Yes Album | 5 | 3.31 | +1.69 |
| Punishing Kiss | 4 | 2.41 | +1.59 |
| Nilsson Schmilsson | 5 | 3.43 | +1.57 |
| Sign 'O' The Times | 5 | 3.45 | +1.55 |
| Logical Progression | 4 | 2.52 | +1.48 |
| Rising Above Bedlam | 4 | 2.61 | +1.39 |
| Penthouse And Pavement | 4 | 2.61 | +1.39 |
| Bummed | 4 | 2.64 | +1.36 |
You Love Less Than Most
Albums you rated lower than global average
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| good kid, m.A.A.d city | 1 | 3.61 | -2.61 |
| Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) | 1 | 3.61 | -2.61 |
| To Pimp A Butterfly | 1 | 3.61 | -2.61 |
| Strangeways, Here We Come | 1 | 3.44 | -2.44 |
| Doggystyle | 1 | 3.38 | -2.38 |
| Ready To Die | 1 | 3.37 | -2.37 |
| Songs Of Leonard Cohen | 1 | 3.37 | -2.37 |
| You Want It Darker | 1 | 3.34 | -2.34 |
| The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady | 1 | 3.32 | -2.32 |
| In The Wee Small Hours | 1 | 3.28 | -2.28 |
Artist Analysis
Favorite Artists
Artists with 2+ albums
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Prince | 3 | 4.67 |
| Metallica | 4 | 4.25 |
| Yes | 3 | 4.33 |
| Led Zeppelin | 5 | 4 |
Least Favorite Artists
Artists with 2+ albums
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Cohen | 4 | 1 |
| Kendrick Lamar | 2 | 1 |
| Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds | 4 | 1.75 |
| Kanye West | 3 | 1.67 |
| The Smiths | 2 | 1.5 |
| Dinosaur Jr. | 2 | 1.5 |
| Mudhoney | 2 | 1.5 |
| Frank Sinatra | 2 | 1.5 |
| Pere Ubu | 2 | 1.5 |
| Robert Wyatt | 2 | 1.5 |
| Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band | 2 | 1.5 |
| Rufus Wainwright | 2 | 1.5 |
| Public Image Ltd. | 2 | 1.5 |
| Bob Dylan | 6 | 2.17 |
| Sonic Youth | 4 | 2.25 |
Controversial Artists
Artists you rate inconsistently
| Artist | Ratings |
|---|---|
| Lou Reed | 1, 4 |
| The Fall | 1, 4 |
| Pink Floyd | 4, 2, 5 |
5-Star Albums (10)
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Kendrick Lamar
1/5
I gave up before the album had finished. Some of the background melodies were alright but I find the ranting, language and sentiments hard to enjoy. I know that means I’m an old person but it’s not what I call music.
16 likes
Joy Division
2/5
I can’t understand all the fuss about Joy Division. It’s fairly miserable and I don’t think there was even one stand out track for me on this album so it’s a meagre 2* from me.
12 likes
Kanye West
1/5
I don’t know what to say except that he deserves to be in prison ! I didn’t listen to all the lyrics but some were disgraceful and I can’t understand why any women would contribute to his earnings by buying his “music” if you can call it that. I gave up !!
3 likes
1-Star Albums (60)
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Otis Redding
3/5
Great, it’s a classic. We listened while we read and enjoyed it.
***
Sonic Youth
1/5
Could die without hearing that and I wouldn’t mind. It really wasn’t for me.
*
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
2/5
Again, not really my cup of tea but it was at least melodic. **
Fred Neil
3/5
Very Woodstock. Really liked the last track but enjoyed the whole album
***
Talk Talk
4/5
Well, that took me back and I knew I’d love it ! Especially Life’s what you Make It.
****
Deep Purple
4/5
A real blast from the past so I was keen to listen to it. Best tracks; Smoke on the Water and Strange Kinda Woman. We were very enthusiastic Deep Purple fans in the 70s.
****
John Grant
1/5
Just words set to the same fairly monotonous background.
*
The Verve
3/5
Very Verve ! I enjoyed it although I’m probably not getting the best quality sound on my iPad.
***
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
4/5
Brilliant ! I wasn’t expecting it to be so good. Some excellent Zumba tracks. I shall probably play it again while I’m cooking and have a dance along!
I was reserving 4* for classics but this was an unexpected ****
The Coral
3/5
I enjoyed this one. ***
The Zombies
3/5
A blast from the past. Sixties psychedelia. Enjoyable easy listening. ***
The Byrds
3/5
I thought I’d enjoy it more than I did but it was very typical of them.
***
Joan Armatrading
3/5
Really enjoyed it. Some lovely guitar music.
***
Arcade Fire
3/5
Recognised the band name but wouldn’t have been able to name any tunes ! It was good.
***
Adam & The Ants
3/5
It was good to listen to. I love the drums but I wouldn’t choose it to play again.
***
Santana
4/5
Fantastic ! Nearly went for 5*
Tom Waits
3/5
Excellent, bluesy,gravelly voice. Better than I anticipated although he has a stellar reputation.
***
Nirvana
3/5
I’d forgotten how good they were. Enjoyed listening to it. Not quite a ****, but almost !
Brian Eno
3/5
Interesting and different. I enjoyed it enough to listen twice !
***
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Brilliant ! Really enjoyed listening to this, gonna have to give it ****
David Gray
3/5
Very soothing. Surprised at how many tracks I recognised. Listened to it twice and enjoyed it.
***
Deep Purple
4/5
Well good to hear them again ! Enjoyed listening as always and some tracks are amazing but I still love Burn. I wondered what group would feature more than once. Happy that Deep Purple do considering they’re weren’t a chart band. ****
The Replacements
3/5
I wasn’t sure about this on first listen but by the second time I was really quite enjoying it !
***
Steely Dan
4/5
Oh brilliant ! A real 70s vibe and two tracks from our teenage years so very nostalgic. Really enjoyed the album ****
The Smiths
1/5
Do not like The Smiths and this hasn’t converted me. *
Super Furry Animals
2/5
Didn’t really enjoy this like I thought I might. Juxtaposed was the best track. Wouldn’t listen again.
Ray Charles
4/5
This was a good one. All classic songs and very mellow as we read our books before bed.
****
The Pretty Things
3/5
It was alright but I wouldn’t seek them out.
***
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Was never a particular fan but it was good to hear those hits from back in the day.
***
James Brown
3/5
Classic and identifiable James Brown. Alright but all the tracks start to sound the same after a while.
***
The The
3/5
I don’t recall the band but I quite enjoyed the album.
***
The Young Rascals
4/5
Really enjoyed that, particularly How Can I Be Sure. Better than the David Cassidy version. Also Groovin.
Will definitely listen again.
****
Portishead
3/5
Haunting and much better than I expected. We both enjoyed listening to it.
***
Deep Purple
4/5
Can’t fault it. It’s got to be another 4* if only for Black Knight. I remember dancing to this at school discos !
Who is compiling the lists to have 3 Purple albums already ?
Steely Dan
3/5
Really enjoyed this. Can’t decide if it’s 3* or 4 ?
***
Franz Ferdinand
3/5
Really enjoyed listening to this ***
Dinosaur Jr.
1/5
Nope, didn’t like that. Tuneless singing and similar sounding tracks. Wouldn’t listen again
*
Neneh Cherry
3/5
Good, really enjoyed listening to it.
***
Cyndi Lauper
2/5
Alright. A bit like she was trying too hard to be outrageous, but then maybe she had to to be recognised. Time after Time was lovely and I don’t mind hearing the odd song on the radio but probably wouldn’t seek her out. **
The xx
3/5
Not my usual taste but I enjoyed listening to this. The first track was worth 4* easily, loved it but overall a good 3***
Air
3/5
Interesting. I enjoyed the music.
***
The Kinks
3/5
Loved The Kinks when I was young but I only really enjoyed a couple of these tracks, the rest was listenable therefore the obligatory 3***
Elvis Presley
2/5
Aaah Elvis, a beautiful man but this wasn’t from the era that I loved him from and it didn’t hold my interest enough to listen again.
Is ** mean ?
The Specials
3/5
Wasn’t my thing first time around but I quite enjoyed hearing it this time.
The Beach Boys
3/5
This was not the Beach Boys sound I was expecting because their hits were fun, upbeat songs which I love. However, having seen a biopic of Brian Wilson, I just think he was an amazing talent.
Disney Girls was from the year I was born and was probably my favourite. *** or **** ?
Joy Division
2/5
Couple of good tracks but the rest were samey and not something I’d go back to
**
Shack
3/5
By the second listen I was really starting to enjoy it.
***
The Go-Go's
2/5
It was alright, nothing more. **
Jeff Buckley
3/5
Enjoyable. ***
Jethro Tull
3/5
Not as great asI was expecting ***
Jane's Addiction
3/5
Really enjoyed it. ***
Scott Walker
3/5
He has a lovely voice but not really my thing.
***
Parliament
4/5
Fabulous Funk ! One of my favourite genres. Loved it!
***/* ?
Ash
3/5
Enjoyed this, was better than I expected.
***
R.E.M.
3/5
R.E.M not my favourite band but the album had lots of classics on it so a solid ***
Laura Nyro
3/5
I loved her voice. Dad recognised her voice too and she was the vocalist with 5th Dimension; Wedding Bell Blues, great song !
A solid ***
The Verve
3/5
A classic !
***
Nick Drake
3/5
Pleasant enough***
Suede
3/5
Way better than I expected.
***
R.E.M.
3/5
Not a fan but I enjoyed this album more than Automatic for the People.
***
The Soft Boys
3/5
There were some good tracks and I quite enjoyed listening to it.
A boring ***
Bill Evans Trio
2/5
Not my cup of tea at all.
**
Tim Buckley
2/5
Not enthralled **
Queen
3/5
I know it was Queen but I only really liked the commercial tracks. Consequently ***
The Kinks
3/5
I love some of their stuff but it’s only a ***
George Michael
4/5
Brilliant !
****
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
Why is the album cover so familiar ?
I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
***
The Streets
3/5
I enjoyed this, probably not as much as I would have done back in the day.
***
David Crosby
3/5
Very mellow, enjoyable ***
The Flying Burrito Brothers
3/5
It was listenable but not to my taste. Yesterday was a hIgh ***, this is a low ***
Pixies
3/5
Quite enjoyed it, some tracks more than others.
A steady ***
Jimmy Smith
2/5
This is like the jazz album, OK background music but I can’t differentiate between the tracks.
Not something I would seek out although I appreciate the musicianship. **
Van Morrison
3/5
Not an artist that I like and every track sounded the same.
***
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Classic Stones. A couple of great tracks but overall ***
Mott The Hoople
3/5
Really quite enjoyed this and there were some lovely riffs in a couple of tracks but it’s not quite a 4* so it’s another ***
Black Flag
2/5
Didn’t like punk in the 70s, still don’t !
**
The Waterboys
4/5
I really got into this. There were some great riffs and the tracks were quite variable. Consequently a rare ****
Kraftwerk
3/5
I liked the album for a change but I’m not sure I’d choose to listen to it again ***
David Bowie
4/5
Brilliant ! I don’t like everything he did but this was early classic Bowie. Particularly love Changes and Kooks.
****
Jane Weaver
3/5
It was listenable but not something I would choose. It was quite cosmic.
***
Gillian Welch
2/5
Not to my taste at all.
**
Nirvana
3/5
I enjoyed it, but not as much as their live album.
***
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Classic early, bluesy Stones. **** for the opening to Gimee Shelter !
Grateful Dead
3/5
This was not what I was expecting but I found it enjoyable. Quite folksy and a 60s vibe.
***
Blur
3/5
Started well, went downhill towards the middle but I really liked the last track. ***
Weather Report
4/5
Really enjoyed this. Just into ****
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Listenable but I am not a Springsteen fan and this hasn’t changed my opinion.
***
Hawkwind
3/5
Much as I enjoy Hawkwind it does get a bit same after a while.
***
Mekons
3/5
Listenable but not really my cup if tea.
***
Beth Orton
3/5
Quite mellow, not outstanding hence ***
David Bowie
3/5
Not as good as the previous album
***
Leonard Cohen
1/5
Gave up on it !
*
1/5
Just frenetic jazz ! I’m afraid I can’t even be bothered to listen to that racket again !
*
The Stooges
3/5
I enjoyed this much more than I would have thought !
***
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Typical Joni Mitchell. Listenable but not overwhelming.
***
Radiohead
3/5
I don’t usually enjoy Radiohead but this wasn’t too bad.
***
PJ Harvey
3/5
This was a bit quirky as you’d expect from this artist. It was enjoyable but probably not something I’d voluntarily seek out.
Leonard Cohen
1/5
I’m sure the lyrics are profound but I can’t get into the dirge.
*
Can
3/5
Strange album, each track with a different feel. It was alright.
***
Blue Cheer
3/5
Listened to this several times but it didn’t get any better. Parts were alright but it descended into a racket. I’ll give it a low *** but it could be ** !
Arrested Development
3/5
Very enjoyable
***
The B-52's
3/5
Different, a solid ***
Justice
4/5
I really enjoyed most of this album.
Brian Eno
1/5
You wouldn’t be able to hear it in an airport !
*
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
On first listen I didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would.
Peter Tosh
2/5
Amazingly I quite liked the vibe and I’m not a fan of reggae type music usually and I definitely do not subscribe to the use of cannabis !!
Foo Fighters
3/5
Well I was excited about this one and it was a good start, less shouty but I’d rather have a greatest hits to score 4*. Consequently it’s a high 3* !
Michael Jackson
4/5
Brilliant ! Brought back memories of the time.I want to give it 5* but then I know it’ll go straight to the top so it’s a high ****
The Black Crowes
4/5
Really enjoyed this. Think they were an under rated band. ****
Lou Reed
1/5
This wasn’t music, it was a monotone dirge
*
Serge Gainsbourg
3/5
Well this was a strange choice. Maybe it was the french language but it was quite sensual, which is what he’s famous for. Listenable certainly.
***
Radiohead
3/5
Not so depressing for Radiohead, quite upbeat in fact. Not bad !
***
David Bowie
4/5
Excellent.
****
Lynyrd Skynyrd
4/5
Very good, enjoyed listening to it. Has to have 4* for Freebird !
Aerosmith
4/5
Really enjoyed this.
****
Deerhunter
3/5
Quite enjoyed this.
3*
Nick Drake
3/5
Better than expected !
3*
The Cure
3/5
Classic Cure. Really enjoyed it.......3* or 4* ?
Liz Phair
2/5
Tuneful in places, out of key singing in others.Wouldn’t listen again.
2*
Jefferson Airplane
3/5
I enjoyed listening to it.
***
4/5
Some great classic Bowie tracks 4*
Steve Earle
3/5
Quite enjoyed this
3*
The Afghan Whigs
3/5
Don’t know what to make of this. It was listenable, angry sounding in places.2/3* ?
The Divine Comedy
3/5
Hearing tracks on the radio from The Divine Comedy is enough for me 3*
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
More my kinda thing ! 3/4 ?
Gene Clark
3/5
Pleasant enough but unremarkable. 3*
Shuggie Otis
4/5
Really enjoyed listening to this. It wasn’t all worthy of 4* but it was a high 3* consistently.
Gary Numan
3/5
Typical Numan. It was alright, just not my thing.
3*
3/5
Not bad but punk is not my thing
3*
Fun Lovin' Criminals
4/5
I really enjoyed listening it this !4*
Jean-Michel Jarre
3/5
Sadly didn’t get to hear it all. It was new and different at the time and good to hear again.
***
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
Mellow for a summers day but not outstanding.
3*
Sabu
3/5
An album as old as me ! It wasn’t bad
3*
Bob Dylan
2/5
I just don’t get Dylan.
2*
Pavement
2/5
Not really my type of music2*
Daft Punk
4/5
Much more up my street ! Didn’t like every track but still worth 4*
Frank Zappa
4/5
I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this as much as I did ! Brilliant !
Fugazi
2/5
It was alright, not what I’d usually choose. A bit shouty in parts.
2-3* ?
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
3/5
Mellow sound for the end of the week.
3*
Cream
4/5
Two fantastic tracks ; Strange Brew and Sunshine of Your Love. I love Cream but even so I can only give 4*
Motörhead
4/5
A classic. Got a bit repetitive but overall enjoyed it. 4*
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
This is classic week. Another classic album !
4*
Cocteau Twins
3/5
Quite enjoyed listening to this.
3*
Sinead O'Connor
2/5
It wasn’t bad but I just don’t like her which is a bit unfair really.
2*
The Pogues
2/5
OK but I wouldn’t seek it out except Fairy Tale of New York which you can’t avoid at a certain time of year!
2*
Bad Brains
3/5
It was alright, quite upbeat and listenable.
3*
Wild Beasts
3/5
I didn’t get to listen to all of this but I enjoyed what I heard.
3*
Sigur Rós
3/5
Like a meditation album. Not unpleasant, in fact quite soothing but not outstanding either.
3*
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Some classics there but I’m happy to wait to hear them every now and again on the radio. Nevertheless 4*
The Young Gods
1/5
I possibly didn’t give this a fair chance but every time the vocals came in I felt annoyed. I don’t know how this is even in the list
1*
Badly Drawn Boy
3/5
It was alright as background music but I wasn’t a massive fan.
3*
Alanis Morissette
4/5
An excellent listen !
4*
k.d. lang
3/5
Country isn’t a genre I would seek out but I enjoyed listening to this
3*
Todd Rundgren
3/5
A bit wacky but listenable. Sadly not a patch on “I Saw the Light in your Eyes” otherwise it would have scored higher
The Beach Boys
4/5
Brilliant !
4*
Yes
4/5
Brings back memories so when I saw what it was I thought it was going to be 5* but it’s actually 4
Todd Rundgren
3/5
Well that album did include my very favourite track by him ! Nevertheless, much as I enjoyed listening to it it only scores a 3*
The Mothers Of Invention
2/5
I didn’t get to listen to all of this but what I heard was alright,
2*
Tom Waits
3/5
Not sure what to make of it. Some tracks were really good. I liked his gravelly voice, other tracks I didn’t like so much.
A have gh 3*
Iggy Pop
2/5
Not as bad as I’d expected, good in parts but still only 2*
David Holmes
4/5
Really liked this 4*
Pretenders
3/5
A welcome blast from the past.
3*
Paul McCartney and Wings
3/5
We listened to this a lot back in the day so I was looking forward to hearing it again. The title track and Jet were great but otherwise it wasn’t as great as I remember.
3*
Wire
3/5
It was alright. Not a genre I would seek out again so a low 3*
David Bowie
4/5
Fame was the outstanding track for me but I did enjoy the album so low 4*
The Specials
3/5
Wasn’t as fan of two-tone originally but this was very listenable
3*
Ravi Shankar
2/5
I appreciate his influence and skill but didn’t even enjoy it enough to listen again although I had the time. Consequently 2*
Jeru The Damaja
1/5
A couple of tracks were OK but this is really not the sort of music ( if you can call the rest of it music ) that appeals to me.
1*
Queen
4/5
Wasn’t so impressed on first listen but it sounded much better when Tom played it.
Dolly Parton
2/5
I admire her but I’m not into her music
The Sonics
3/5
Some classic songs but most better by other artists.
Sleater-Kinney
3/5
Didn’t have the time to listen properly to every track but I enjoyed what I heard which surprised me.
3*
Public Enemy
2/5
Couldn’t get on with it
2*
Aerosmith
4/5
I hadn’t heard any of the tracks before but it was classic Aerosmith and thoroughly enjoyable !
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Brilliant album. I love Robert Plant’s voice.
Nearly a 5* but definitely high 4*
Bob Dylan
2/5
This was quite melodic and country so good background music but I am not a Dylan fan so I wouldn’t listen again.
2*
New Order
3/5
Quite samey throughout, alright though 3*
Bob Dylan
2/5
DyLan still doesn’t do it for me !
2*
Duran Duran
3/5
Completely Duran ! Not a huge fan but it was listenable.
3*
Small Faces
4/5
Really enjoyed this one, especially the first side and the first track.
4*
Black Sabbath
4/5
Brilliant !!
4*
Terence Trent D'Arby
4/5
Dance Little Sister is a brilliant song guaranteed to make me dance. His other hits are good too and the rest of the album was mellow. He has a lovely, soulful voice.
4*
Isaac Hayes
4/5
Sooooo soulful ! The horns on the final track were amazing so 4*
Rage Against The Machine
3/5
Really enjoyed this although I would have liked a second listen. High 3*
Lorde
3/5
Liked it 3*
Mudhoney
1/5
Just wasn’t getting this 1*
The Adverts
2/5
Unsophisticated and quite samey. I remember their hit but wouldn’t have been able to remember the band name!
2*
Talking Heads
3/5
Typical Talking Heads sound. Quite enjoyable for a Sunday afternoon.
3*
The Mamas & The Papas
4/5
Very nostalgic and 60s. Some really great tracks and I enjoyed this blast from a very distant past !
4*
2/5
I’m not into Devo
Kanye West
1/5
I don’t know what to say except that he deserves to be in prison ! I didn’t listen to all the lyrics but some were disgraceful and I can’t understand why any women would contribute to his earnings by buying his “music” if you can call it that. I gave up !!
Steely Dan
3/5
Lovely nostalgic listen.
3*
Eminem
3/5
Enjoyed this much more than I thought I would and I would have liked the chance to listen again.
A solid 3*
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Classic Stones. I enjoyed listening to the album.
3*
Ice Cube
2/5
Generally a more melodic rap and I really like Today is another Day but otherwise I got bored with being shouted at.....
Bob Marley & The Wailers
2/5
Not my favourite genre by a long stretch but it was listenable.
Earth, Wind & Fire
4/5
Love the band but these were not their best songs. However was really into it by second listen so 4*
Thelonious Monk
3/5
I love the name but it was the sort of album where the racks were indistinguishable from each other. Easy listening, alright
Mike Oldfield
4/5
An absolute classic.
4*
Ryan Adams
3/5
It was alright although I wouldn’t seek it out.
3*
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Listenable........but I would seek out again 3*
Hookworms
4/5
This came as a complete surprise and I really enjoyed it ! 4*
Erykah Badu
3/5
Mellow sounds and I like her voice. Quite enjoyed it.
3*
Jeff Beck
3/5
Bluesy easy listening was alright.
3*
The Avalanches
5/5
Probably the best album so far! I loved it !
Blur
3/5
This was alright. I’m not a massive Blur fan.
3*
Pentangle
2/5
It was exactly what I’d expect from the band and it was listenable but not really my thing.
2*
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
I actually really enjoyed this on second listen. Not enough for a 4 maybe but it was close.
Ella Fitzgerald
3/5
Better than I was expecting. She had a lovely voice.
3*
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
I love Fleetwood Mac but the outstanding tracks were their hits, Sara & the title track. The rest was alright so high 3*, not quite 4*
The Stone Roses
3/5
Really enjoyed it......3/4* ?
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
1/5
I just don’t get him !
1*
The Who
3/5
The Who are not my favourite group by any means. Some of their classic tracks are brilliant but otherwise they’re just alright.
Arcade Fire
4/5
I really enjoyed this so I think it ought to get a 4*
The Only Ones
3/5
It was alright mostly although didn’t think much of the singer’s voice in some of the tracks.
3*
Massive Attack
4/5
Loved this 4*
The Roots
2/5
There were two tracks I enjoyed but as for the rest, no thanks !
2/5
Enjoyed listening but don’t need to hear it again as it’s “old”
2*
Iron Maiden
3/5
Two good tracks but then it starts to sound a bit the same.3*
Deee-Lite
3/5
It was good !
3*
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Didn’t get to listen to the whole album but I liked what I heard. Consequently 3*
The Cure
3/5
It was pure Cure which I enjoyed 3*
The Undertones
3/5
Clearly The Undertones. Such a distinctive vocal.
Was alright but I don’t need to hear again.
3*
Beastie Boys
2/5
I listened to some of this album. It was identifiably the Beatie Boys but I’m not sure I’d need to listen to anymore because it starts to sound the same.
2*
Guns N' Roses
4/5
Some excellent classic tracks !
4*
Sepultura
3/5
Wasn’t as bad as I feared, quite enjoyable really but I wouldn’t usually go for this genre. Nevertheless, it helped me clean the floor so 3*
Funkadelic
2/5
I was excited about this .......before I listened to it, then I was inevitably disappointed.
2*
Fela Kuti
3/5
Didn’t get to listen to the entire album but what I heard was enjoyable. Not sure I’d seek it out though.
Beatles
4/5
It’s hard, even for me, to realise the importance of the Beatles at the time. They were my favourite group from age 5 to about 17. This isn’t their best music but without this they wouldn’t have done what they did. It has to be 4*
Fatboy Slim
3/5
Recognisable and enjoyable for the most part.3*
Brian Eno
2/5
Wacky ENO ! It was alright, mostly, but I’m not a fan so only 2* I think
Stevie Wonder
2/5
One track was stand out and although I like some Stevie Wonder this was underwhelming so sadly high 2*
Harry Nilsson
5/5
Fabulous ! Nan’s favourite album and for that reason and all the associated memories as well as the great tracks 5*
Kate Bush
3/5
I enjoyed this although it seemed very long.
Nitin Sawhney
3/5
Quite enjoyed what I heard
3*
SAULT
3/5
Very listenable but I too am in danger of giving everything 3*
Hole
3/5
This was surprisingly alright,
3*
The Yardbirds
4/5
Really has the 60s vibe and I liked the Yardbirds growing up. I love the 2nd track but is it good enough for 4* ?
The Jam
3/5
A blast from the past with the hits which were alright but I think I prefer the Style Council !
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Quite clearly Joni Mitchell and good as background music. She’s very talented but I wouldn’t want to listen to her exclusively. Can’t criticise so 3*
Big Brother & The Holding Company
3/5
Actually really enjoyed this. Haven’t heard much by Joplin but I can see why she’s lauded as a talent.
Don’t think I can go 4* but high 3
David Bowie
4/5
Really enjoyed this. I like Bowie but I enjoyed the instrumentals and wouldn’t necessarily known it was him. Some were contemporary symphonies.
4*
The Lemonheads
2/5
It was easy to have on in the background but I wasn’t that impressed
2*
Beatles
4/5
My best friend and I spent many, many hours listening to this and other Beatles albums album. We knew all the words.
Because of all the music from the intervening years you forget how groundbreaking they were at the time.Loved it !
4*
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Not a genre I would usually listen to but actually it wasn’t too bad.
3*
Frank Sinatra
1/5
He has a lovely, distinguishable voice and for me quite nostalgic as I grew up listening to him because he was my parent’s era. However the album just got boring because every song sounded the same so sadly only 1*
Coldplay
3/5
I really enjoy some Coldplay tracks but this album left me underwhelmed. It was listenable but not remarkable 3*
Norah Jones
3/5
She has a lovely voice and a couple of the tracks were very good but I wouldn’t choose to listen to a whole album of a female singer and I gradually lost interest.
To be fair........low 3*
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Distinctly Elvis Costello. Some tracks particularly enjoyable.
Eels
3/5
I really enjoyed this. Most tracks were a bit different.
Not quite a 4 but definitely a high 3*
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
I really enjoyed this album, enough to give it 4* !
Ray Charles
3/5
It was good to hear some of those classic songs and in the main they were good versions, reminded me of my parents. Having said that I probably wouldn’t seek them out so a solid 3*
Suede
3/5
I enjoyed this album and would happily listen to it again but it didn’t quite make 4*
David Bowie
4/5
That was brilliant ! A straight up 4*
Pulp
3/5
Wasn’t as bad as I thought. In fact I quite enjoyed some tracks so 3*
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
3/5
I didn’t enjoy this as much as I thought I would. Would’ve been good if I could have danced to it !
Low 3*
Funkadelic
4/5
My sort of genre ! An interesting mix of tunes, my favourite being the 1st track of course.
Consequently has to be 4* I think.
Beastie Boys
3/5
Didn’t get to finish the album but feel I know it from Ritchie. I quite enjoyed it although it’s not something I’d seek out.
3*
Prince
5/5
He was a genius and my favourite artist ! It’s got to be my first 5*
Bad Company
3/5
I enjoyed this. They were a great band. Their greatest hits would score higher but a solid 3* ( possibly even 4 ?)
Pink Floyd
4/5
Inextricably linked to memories and sometimes able to reduce me to tears.
Consequently has to be 4 or 5*
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Wasn’t in the mood and reggae is my least favourite genre however, it wasn’t that bad so an average 3*
The Byrds
3/5
A nostalgic 60s album. I would have heard the singles as an eight year old and loved them at the time. A worthy 3*
The Stooges
3/5
When I saw this I wasn’t impressed that it was the weekend album but when I listened it wasn’t too bad, even enjoyable !
3*
Eurythmics
3/5
I don’t really like the Eurythmics. Overplayed at the time however, the album wasn’t too bad. Listenable 3*
Pere Ubu
2/5
The music was alright but the vocal was terrible. Put me on edge.
2*
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Definite Neil Young sound. Quite listenable.
3*
Carpenters
3/5
I was looking forward to this blast from the past but it wasn’t exactly what I expected. I enjoyed most of the tracks and she did have a beautiful voice. High 3*
Arctic Monkeys
3/5
It was alright. Can’t say I’d seek them out.
3*
Fiona Apple
1/5
Didn’t hurt my ears but I can’t say I enjoyed it so only 1*
Slipknot
3/5
I didn’t hate it, just the screaming vocals, otherwise it was alright although I probably wouldn’t seek them out. Consequently low 3*
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Quite enjoyed it mostly. I loved Us v Them and played it several times but some of the tracks just went on too long.
3*
The Kinks
3/5
Loved the album cover but didn’t get to hear the whole album. I like the Kinks, easy background music. Just alright 3*
Grant Lee Buffalo
3/5
Not bad although it tended to get a bit samey. As usual with albums, a couple of more enjoyable tracks, so an easy 3*
Emmylou Harris
3/5
I’m not usually a country fan but I enjoyed this album.
3*
Rod Stewart
3/5
It was listenable but not someone I would naturally seek out.
3*
Willie Nelson
3/5
I didn’t listen to the whole album but I enjoyed what I heard much more than I thought I would. A solid 3*
Aretha Franklin
3/5
As with the previous album, I wasn’t all that excited to play it but actually I enjoyed it.
3*
Drive-By Truckers
3/5
As mentioned country isn’t my usual genre but this was quite listenable.
3*
Led Zeppelin
5/5
A classic album ! Every track a good ‘un ! Just to stop being average I’m awarding 5* !
Cheap Trick
4/5
Enjoyed it. Probably a bit better than most so 4*
Lauryn Hill
3/5
Enjoyable 3*
Isaac Hayes
4/5
Shaft is one of my favourite tunes ever so for that reason alone this album gets a 4* rating !
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3/5
It was alright, just average really. Even Bad Moon Rising didn’t have the same va va boom as I remember sadly.
Average 3*
Germs
1/5
Although I didn’t get to listen to the whole album I could tell I wasn’t going to enjoy it. Punk is not my thing
*
Sheryl Crow
3/5
Really enjoyed the album 3*
John Martyn
3/5
I didn’t hear the whole album but I was underwhelmed. It didn’t hurt my ears and was inoffensive so low 3*
Bebel Gilberto
3/5
It was alright but not what I’d usually listen to.
3*
David Bowie
3/5
Definitely not the best Bowie. I quite enjoyed listening to it though.
Low 3*
Dexys Midnight Runners
4/5
I actually really enjoyed the sound on this one. I suppose it was the brass. Consequently it scores above average and is a 4*
Amy Winehouse
4/5
There’s no doubt she was a talent. I already knew most of the songs and it was good to hear them again.
I can’t decide high 3* or low 4* ?
The Strokes
3/5
This was a rushed listen as we were out most of the day. Obviously there were the famous tracks which I enjoyed but there were also some not so good tracks. I quite enjoyed watching the videos which don’t usually catch my attention. Overall 3* I think
Little Richard
3/5
Well mostly recognisable songs, sounding a bit samey, but in 1957 that would have been so cool and different. My parents were in their early twenties then and would have been used to going to dances with big band music. This would have been a totally new sound and paved the way for what was to come as well as helping a new generation break free from the status quo.
3*
Cypress Hill
2/5
This was a more tuneful sort of rap than some but by the end of the album the tracks were beginning to sound very similar. It was alright but I wouldn’t seek it out again. I’m going to be hard and give it 2*
Dire Straits
4/5
Didn’t get to listen to the whole album but it was classic rock and therefore very enjoyable.
4*
The Teardrop Explodes
4/5
Reward is one of my favourite songs and I enjoyed the rest of the album.
4*
Spiritualized
2/5
This didn’t really grab me but perhaps I didn’t give it a fair listen.
2*
Lou Reed
4/5
Loved the well known tracks, they were excellent. Not so bothered about most of the rest. Think the great tracks elevated it to a 4*
Buena Vista Social Club
2/5
Not what I’d choose to listen to. It didn’t hurt my ears, on the contrary, but I’m not scoring it highly.
2*
Miles Davis
2/5
I’m no jazz aficionado and the album sounded like one long track.
It was a mellow sound and clearly he was a great musician but not really for me so I’m going to be hard and say 2*
Kendrick Lamar
1/5
I gave up before the album had finished. Some of the background melodies were alright but I find the ranting, language and sentiments hard to enjoy. I know that means I’m an old person but it’s not what I call music.
Tom Waits
3/5
I didn’t get to listen to the whole album but I liked what I heard. 3*
Taylor Swift
4/5
To my surprise I thoroughly enjoyed this and thought what a talent she is.
4*
Sonic Youth
3/5
I thoroughly enjoyed this and that surprised me.
3*
Boards of Canada
2/5
This was a bit like the album cover, a bit eerie and other worldly. It didn’t hurt my ears but I wasn’t keen.
2*
DJ Shadow
4/5
Quite enjoyed the first listen but it got better and better with every time I heard it again ! I really enjoyed it so 4*
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
It was alright. I’m not a fan of Springsteen but it was easy listening.
3*
Wilco
2/5
Not unpleasant but just didn’t grab me so a hard 2*
Talking Heads
4/5
I loved the start of this album, wasn’t so keen towards the middle and unfortunately didn’t get back for the last couple of tracks. Nevertheless a perhaps generous 4* for the brilliant first half.
Billy Bragg
2/5
I know many people idolise Bragg. I’ve never really seen the attraction. He was like a pub singer and if I’d listened to all the words I might have discovered a profound truth but I didn’t and it left me cold.2*
4/5
An absolute classic so has to be 4*
Michael Kiwanuka
3/5
Enjoyed listening to him. Not quite 4*, just 3
The Police
3/5
I really rate The Police but I didn’t love every track. Some were excellent, some so so. All in all a high 3*
Kanye West
2/5
Some of the background melody was alright and it’s not too “rappy” nevertheless I fail to see the attraction and I confess I gave up just after half way. I’m going to be mean 2 because it didn’t hurt my ears !
Aretha Franklin
3/5
I enjoyed this. There were some classic tracks although I prefer some other versions of the songs but there’s no disputing that she had a soulful, powerful voice.
High 3*
Arcade Fire
3/5
Really enjoyed this album and played it through a couple of times.
Good, solid 3*
The Slits
1/5
Not my cup of tea; some tracks like nursery rhymes, some noisy. I’d never listen to it again.
Poor 1, maybe a 2 because it didn’t hurt my ears.......although it was starting to !
Talking Heads
3/5
Definite Talking Heads sound but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the previous one. 3*
Astrud Gilberto
2/5
Underwhelming. All the tracks sounded the same and it was the sort of easy listening my Mum would have heard on the radio when I was young and that was a very long time ago.
2*
The Black Keys
3/5
Mostly enjoyable 3*
Björk
2/5
Only managed a couple of tracks so not really fair to score this album. Bit Bjerk- y, as you’d expect so 2*
Eric Clapton
3/5
I love Eric Clapton but this album wasn’t as good as I’d come to expect from him.
Teenage Fanclub
3/5
Enjoyable, especially the last track which I loved.
3
Morrissey
3/5
Didn’t get to the end due to extenuating circumstances but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be ! I’ll never be a Morrissey fan but this wasn’t half bad !
3*
Megadeth
3/5
Enjoyed it more than I thought when I saw what it was. Solid 3*
Soundgarden
4/5
Loved it !4*
George Michael
4/5
Not my most favourite tracks but a good album nevertheless.
4*
Def Leppard
3/5
Enjoyable if a little repetitive sounding. A high 3* maybe.
The Cramps
3/5
I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Some tracks were great, others not so much. A very punky vibe which I would usually dismiss out of hand.
Another high 3*
Jerry Lee Lewis
3/5
He was a talent and a showman. A good blast from the past but not something I’d seek out. Average 3*
Manic Street Preachers
3/5
They really were manic in places. I thought I’d enjoy it more than I did but it was alright, so an average 3*
The Byrds
3/5
I listened to the first track and thought I was going to enjoy this however that feeling didn’t last. It was alright but not blowing my mind so another average 3*
N.W.A.
2/5
I listened until I could stand it no more.
2*
Robert Wyatt
1/5
It really was Rock Bottom !
1*
PJ Harvey
2/5
Not terrible but also not something I would seek out. On the low side 3*
In two minds 2 or 3*
UB40
3/5
Well that took me back ! No, not the music, the UB40 form ! That was very familiar when I worked for the UBO.
At the time I wasn’t keen on Two-Tone but I enjoyed this.
High 3*
Neil Young
3/5
I like his voice but I kept waiting for a great track and it didn’t really come so just a 3*
Screaming Trees
3/5
It definitely pays to listen to these albums more than once. I enjoyed this the first time round but it was even better the next time.
Tempted to give 4 but ultimately it’s probably a high 3*
4/5
There’s an emotional element to this album so my rating is skewed. I’m hesitating between 4 & 5 but I’m going to go high 4*
Paul Simon
4/5
I remember when this was released to wide acclaim. Every track is a classic, like a “ best of” album. Has to be 4* ( so maybe Yes yesterday should have been a 5 after all !)
Country Joe & The Fish
3/5
Didn’t fully concentrate on it but I enjoyed what I heard.
3*
Songhoy Blues
3/5
I really enjoyed this. It sounded happy. I wished I’d had the opportunity to listen throughout the weekend.
High 3*
The Cure
2/5
Distinctly The Cure sound. Maybe I wasn’t in the mood but I didn’t enjoy it.
2*
Rahul Dev Burman
1/5
This really didn’t do it for me although I had high hopes when I first saw it.
1*
Wilco
3/5
This album was alright but probably not something I’d seek out to listen to. Just an average 3*
King Crimson
3/5
I remember being more into this on previous listens so maybe I just didn’t give it the attention it deserved. Based on this listen, high 3*
Gorillaz
3/5
Inexplicably I have always liked Gorillaz and yet I can’t explain why. I enjoyed the album. A couple of the tracks were really good, some just enjoyable so I’m in a scoring dilemma.......
Incredible Bongo Band
3/5
I love drums so this was right up my street but even for all that it doesn’t deserve a 4* rating so another 3 ( boringly) from me !
Bobby Womack
3/5
Really enjoyed this but not enough for 4*
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
3/5
I usually quite enjoy bluegrass and some country but it was out of context listening in my kitchen. It would have been better in an American bar.
It got a bit “plinky plinky” and samey. Pleasant enough, not momentous.
Low 3* ?
CHIC
4/5
The first track alone deserves a 4*. It was great and of our time completely. The other tracks weren’t quite to the same standard but nevertheless !
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
A classic but not mind blowing so only a solid 3*
John Coltrane
3/5
I love the title song but really only recognised it towards the end. I appreciate the musicianship but I find this type of jazz all starts to sound the same. It was listenable but that’s all, for me. 2* seems harsh so I’ll go with a low3*
Fela Kuti
3/5
Very enjoyable to cook by. Upbeat and bouncy.
3*
Caetano Veloso
2/5
Very Euro-popish so not my cup of tea. It didn’t hurt my ears but I’m going to be tough so only 2*
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
Sort of trancey rock which I quite enjoyed. As ever some tracks much better than others so a solid 3*
Solomon Burke
3/5
It was a pleasant enough listen; good background music but I think there are better versions of some of the tracks.
I’m trying to be less middle of the road in my scoring but2 would be harsh, so another average 3*
Nirvana
4/5
I wasn’t able to listen to the whole album but it started with some classic tracks that deserved 4*. Hopefully it continued in that vein !!
Everything But The Girl
3/5
Quite enjoyable. A distinctive sound and some good tracks. Not outstanding though so high 3*
Brian Eno
3/5
I was expecting weird and wacky but actually it was very listenable and I enjoyed it. Not quite a 4* but certainly high 3*
Judas Priest
4/5
So good to hear some rock again ! An easy 4*
Bob Dylan
2/5
I still don’t get it ! It was alright but I’m not a fan so a hard 2* but it could have been a low 3
Bee Gees
3/5
Not classic Bee Gees, who I mostly love for their later stuff, but I guess they had to start somewhere !
3*
Marty Robbins
3/5
I can see how this might make the cut for being culturally significant in the way that an album of sea shanties might be but I thought it was a strange choice. Having said that I appreciated the history of it and even recognised at least one track. It wasn’t awful by any means so a generous 3*
Yes
5/5
It’s not even 7.30 am yet and this album has had me in tears three times already ! It’s hugely emotionally nostalgic for me as we played it all the time when we were first going out with each other.
Yes is my favourite supergroup, even over Pink Floyd and so for these reasons and more it has to have 5* and I will continue playing it for the rest of the day !
Tears For Fears
4/5
Classic album with lots of anthemic tracks
4*
Brian Eno
3/5
This wasn’t as way out as I was expecting and I enjoyed it. I think I even recognised a track from a soundtrack.
Solid 3*
Gang Starr
2/5
This was certainly more tuneful than some rap I’ve heard but all the tracks were in the same vein and it’s certainly not a genre I would generally listen to. 1 seems harsh considering some of the albums we’ve heard so 2*
Massive Attack
3/5
I enjoyed this, probably not enough for a 4* but a solid 3*
Ride
2/5
I found this, literally, monotonous to start with. It gre on me towards the end but I wouldn’t revisit so a harsh 2*
Elastica
3/5
I didn’t think I was going to enjoy this album as much as I did ! It was good.
3*
Steve Winwood
3/5
He’s a great musician and has been in a lot of groups I’ve liked over the years. There were a couple of classics and I enjoyed the whole album,
3or 4*.........?
The Killers
4/5
Really enjoyed that although distracted. Some great tracks that were recognisable and some less familiar but all in all a great listen.
Manu Chao
2/5
This was certainly listenable but I would have enjoyed a more dancey vibe.
I hadn’t realised that YouTube had progressed to the Bueno Vista Social Club which I was really enjoying !
3 I think ?
Mj Cole
3/5
This genre is right up my street usually. Unfortunately a bit distracted to take it in fully. Some good tracks but still only worthy of 3*
The Gun Club
3/5
Surprisingly enjoyable 3*
Röyksopp
3/5
Really quite enjoyed this. I recognised about three of the tracks. A solid 3*
Hole
2/5
Not to my taste so a harsh 2
Radiohead
2/5
Really not my cup of tea
2*
Femi Kuti
3/5
I din’t Listen to the whole album but I enjoyed what I heard.
3*
Joy Division
2/5
I can’t understand all the fuss about Joy Division. It’s fairly miserable and I don’t think there was even one stand out track for me on this album so it’s a meagre 2* from me.
Flamin' Groovies
3/5
Didn’t get to listen to the whole album but I enjoyed what I heard.
3*
3/5
Alright. She’s quite hypnotic. 3*
Donald Fagen
4/5
I really liked the sound of this album and given the time, would have listened again. Although it wasn’t mind blowing an average and usual score of 3* seems inadequate so I’m giving 4* .
There could be an element of nostalgia influencing me too.
The Smiths
2/5
I can’t understand their popularity and why Morrissey is so lauded !
The album sounded the same pretty much all the way through ; monotonous melody with words.
I’m voting a harsh 2*
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Generally speaking I’m not a fan but I actually quite enjoyed this album so a surprising 3*
The Auteurs
3/5
It was alright, a bit samey throughout.
3*
FKA twigs
2/5
Quite nice to listen to early this morning but not something I think I would seek out otherwise.
2/3*?
Patti Smith
3/5
This was good, 3*
Eagles
3/5
It’s classic Eagles and I enjoyed it. Probably not quite a 4* though
Youssou N'Dour
3/5
Upbeat music, good for early morning. I probably wouldn’t seek it out, it’s just a shame I only really hear different music like this on here.
3*
Traffic
4/5
Really enjoyed this so I’m going to be generous and give 4*
Adele
4/5
She’s definitely a talent and I enjoyed listening to this more than I expected to. Might even go 4*
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
This was good, better than expected. A solid 3*
Black Sabbath
3/5
I enjoyed it, generally a softer sound than I expected. Not overwhelming so an average 3*
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
I’m not usually a fan but I enjoyed this album so 3*
Billie Holiday
3/5
Much as I appreciate her as a famous vocalist I would never set out to listen to her. I’m happy to hear the occasion song on the radio.
Having said that it wasn’t terrible, just not for me.
I don’t know whether to go high 2 or low 3 ?
Iron Maiden
3/5
This was a good listen, quite gentle for Iron Maiden I thought. I wasn’t overwhelmed though so a high 3*
Primal Scream
3/5
This was better than I expected 3*
Roxy Music
3/5
Roxy Music had a totally different sound to any other band when they burst on the scene. Virginia Plain was brilliant in the 70s and still stands the test of time today. However the rest of the album was fairly average.....or perhaps that was just my mood. 3*
Rod Stewart
1/5
I can’t understand how this even made the cut when there’s so much good music out there. It wasn’t terrible in that it didn’t hurt my ears but it’s just another Rod Stewart album.
1
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
3/5
Quite a distinctive sound which I quite enjoyed listening to but I probably wouldn’t choose. 3*
Simple Minds
4/5
I really enjoyed the sound they make, quite 80s so nostalgic but more than that. 4*
Supertramp
3/5
I love Dreamer especially but I enjoyed the whole album. Apart from that one track it doesn’t deserve 4* so high 3*
Amy Winehouse
3/5
There’s no doubting she had talent and the album was certainly listenable.
3*
Sepultura
2/5
Oh goodness ! Well you wouldn’t expect me to love it. Having said that it wasn’t as bad as I expected. 2*
The Electric Prunes
3/5
Mellow, very 60s sound which was quite nostalgic for me. Not something I’d listen to every day but good to pop up from time to time.
3*
Fairport Convention
3/5
Quite folksy as I’d expect but enjoyed it nonetheless.
3*
Don McLean
3/5
Two classic tracks and the rest was alright so 3*
Beatles
4/5
Brilliant ! Every track a good’un !
4*
Stan Getz
2/5
It was alright but can’t say I was overwhelmed so a tough 2*
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Not as great as I was hoping for so 3*
Willie Nelson
3/5
It was an alright listen but I can’t understand how it made the list. Is it that good ?
3*
Common
4/5
I enjoyed this a whole lot more than I was expecting too. The first track was really good and I loved the story of the track with the video.
It was certainly more the music I would choose to play, consequently 4*
Pulp
2/5
Interesting and not too bad although they’re not a band I would gravitate to.
2/3* ?
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2/5
Wasn’t terrible, wasn’t great either so 2*
Big Star
1/5
Didn’t enjoy this at all. Contrived and mediocre and the singer’s voice was particularly annoying !
1*
Mike Ladd
2/5
Interesting, a bit different.......but then the almost inevitable rant on the last track which lost me completely !
2*?
Beatles
3/5
An album I loved as a teenager so I was looking forward to listening to it. Some tracks were great but overall it wasn’t as great as I remembered. Also my tastes have changed and developed over time. I was going to give 4* but that would just be for the nostalgia so a fairer reflection of the music would be a high 3*
Buffalo Springfield
3/5
It was mellow and good to listen to while I was sewing but not sure I’d seek it out again. 3*
Neil Young
2/5
Monotonous and dull. Could have been my mood but nevertheless, not an album I will be revisiting.
2*
The Fall
1/5
Started listening to this as I was online, early in the morning. Must have listened to 20 odd tracks which I was by now finding hard going, thenI noticed there were another 20 to go! I couldn’t stand the thought so bailed out. 1*
Brian Wilson
3/5
Maybe I wasn’t concentrating but I didn’t enjoy this as much as I expected to. Still love the Beach Boys sound and really feel for Brian Wilson but feel this only warranted a mean 3*
Michael Jackson
5/5
Every track a classic ! He was a genius.
5*
Supergrass
3/5
Enjoyable, 3*
Ute Lemper
4/5
Unexpectedly I really enjoyed this. 4*
Christine and the Queens
4/5
I really like Christine & The Queens and I enjoyed this album. A maybe overly generous 4*
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
2/5
Really can’t say I enjoyed this. After 2 really good albums I couldn’t even be bothered to listen again.
It didn’t hurt my ears tho’ so maybe a generous 2*
Miles Davis
2/5
I know he’s a great musician but I just don’t get it. To my ears it’s a cacophony so I didn’t enjoy it and couldn’t bring myself to listen all the way through.2*
Bob Dylan
3/5
This was more enjoyable than I expected with a couple of classic Dylan tracks. 3*
Syd Barrett
2/5
I can see where Pink Floyd started out from this album but it didn’t appeal I’m afraid.
2*
Kraftwerk
3/5
Didn’t manage to hear every track but I enjoyed what I heard.
3*
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
I really enjoyed this too. I love Superfly. That whole album is very nostalgic, funky and reminiscent of the 70s which is our era.
3/4* ?
4/5
It was great to see an iconic Beatles album for the weekend and it was a nostalgic listen. I loved it when I was a teenager but since then, and with their influence, music has proliferated and I’ve matured so much as I thought I’d score it 5* it has to be 4*
Van Halen
3/5
Jump is brilliant, the rest of the album was just alright.
3*
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Love Led Zeppelin and enjoyed the album. 2 great tracks the rest was alright but 3* seems fair.
Fairport Convention
3/5
Bit too folky for me on first listen but I quite enjoyed it second time around.
3*
Metallica
4/5
Brilliant ! An easy 4*
T. Rex
3/5
I loved T-Rex and Marc Bolan in the 70s. Those hits are still great. I enjoyed the album but it was the singles that stood out so only a 3*
The La's
3/5
It was an alright listen 3*
The Fall
4/5
Originally thought it was a bit strange but was really getting into it by the last track, which was great !
Generous 4*
Black Sabbath
3/5
Not as good as I was expecting it to be.
3*
LL Cool J
2/5
It’s not really a fair review as I only managed to listen to the first three tracks but I didn’t mind what I heard.......
2*
The Who
2/5
Very diverse genres which I didn't expect but I can't say I'm a massive fan so a harsh 2*
Led Zeppelin
4/5
A great listen to start the day ! Loved it so 4*
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
I’m not usually a huge fan. There was one track I loved but it wasn’t good enough to put the whole album over 3*
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
I didn’t really give this a fair listen but what I heard was OK, not outstanding so a fair or unfair 3*
Radiohead
3/5
I don’t usually like Radiohead despite their popularity. I find them melancholy and depressing but this wasn’t too bad.
3*
Ghostface Killah
1/5
Twice I tried to get on with this album. Some tracks were more melodic but some were not just a ranting rapper but also a ranting beat so I’m afraid I gave up and if I could give 0 I would ! 1* will have to suffice.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
This album was a welcome relief and perhaps because the previous ones had not been so great I might be scoring it higher than I might have otherwise.
4*
Le Tigre
3/5
Wasn’t too sure how I felt about this one but it was alright to listen to so 3*
The White Stripes
4/5
This was good. I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. There were two tracks that stood out but the rest was good enough for 4*
The Cardigans
3/5
I enjoyed this, particularly Lovefool. Not outstanding just a solid 3*
Turbonegro
3/5
This was not what I was expecting and maybe because of that I was more receptive to it than I would have been.
3*
Bee Gees
2/5
Love the Bee Gees but this was clearly a practice album before they cracked it ! Not great 2*
The Monks
2/5
I really wasn’t receptive to this due to circumstances whilst listening so it’s going to be an unfair judgement 2*
The Stranglers
3/5
Enjoyable!
Elliott Smith
2/5
This was alright until it wasn’t when it got monotonous and whiny. I wouldn’t seek the artist out. A mean 2*
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
I know this band was popular with young girls and it was “pop” rock but not too bad. 3*
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
I heard lots of great tracks attempting to listen to this album with help from our new Google assistant !
I loved the title track and most of the rest of the album. 3/4* ?
Nine Inch Nails
3/5
I wasn’t able to give this the full attention it deserved but I liked what I heard. 3*, could have been higher if I’d paid attention.
Minutemen
3/5
I really wasn’t sure about this the first time I listened but I listened again and started to get into it. I really liked Jesus Tequila.
Probably not good enough for 4* but a solid 3*
Roxy Music
3/5
Same again, I listened early on in the day and thought “meh” as you would say Tom, but listened again this evening and enjoyed it more.
3*
Herbie Hancock
3/5
I thought that’s a great album for the weekend but I was disappointed that it was “jazz like” I enjoy some jazz and his hit record was good.
Nevertheless on subsequent listening it was OK so 3*
The Doors
4/5
Two brilliant tracks, 4*
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Quite enjoyed this, listening in the sun was a perfect way to hear it !
3*
Coldplay
3/5
It was easy listening and I enjoyed most of the album.
3*
Sonic Youth
3/5
I think I missed their last album but I quite enjoyed tjis.
3*
Scott Walker
2/5
Dreary and not my cup of tea although I appreciate he had a lovely voice. A probably harsh 2*
Sugar
3/5
I enjoyed this album, 3*
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Really good album as you'd expect. 3/4* ?
Miriam Makeba
2/5
Not for me ! 2*
Fugees
3/5
Really enjoyed this but not sure it's worthy of 4* so high 3*
GZA
2/5
Really ?? Not the worst I've heard but how did it make this list ? Shame that the vocabulary was so limited too ( maybe that's my age !)
2*
The Flaming Lips
3/5
Good listening, especiallyRace for the Prize. I loved the intro. A very etheral sound. All in all a high 3*
Minor Threat
2/5
Not for me. Wasn't terrible but I just wasn't into it.
2*
Kacey Musgraves
3/5
Easy listening album. Pleasant enough but not outstanding. Definitely didn't hurt my ears so 3*
Billy Joel
4/5
I enjoyed listening to this album, some classic tracks so I'm going to say 4*
Frank Black
2/5
Wasn't quite surewhat I thought. The image didn't match the sound. Not unpleasant but got samey as I listened to more of it.
Going to be hard and give 2*
ABBA
3/5
Much better than the commercial Abba songs I was expecting.
3*
KISS
4/5
Maybe not the best album but more "roching" than recent other ones so a generous 4*
Ramones
3/5
Enjoyed listening to this more than I would have in the 70s ! It was alright. A good 3*
Johnny Cash
4/5
I wouldn't have choen this necessarily but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed all the songs; some covers very unexpected, some long forgotten tunes. All in all 4*
OutKast
3/5
I didn't have the time to listen to all 40 tracks but it was alright. Low 3*
Astor Piazzolla
3/5
I listened all through once, and that was enough. It wasn't unpleasant but I don't need to listen again. Probably 2*
Baaba Maal
3/5
I only listened once. It was alright but not somethng I'd pursue.
3*
Dr. Dre
2/5
Some of the melodies gave light relief to the uninspired lyrics. Not for me
2*
Hugh Masekela
3/5
This was a pleasant album to listen to whilst reading
3*
The National
3/5
Didn't get to listen to it all ( travelling all day). What I heard was alright. Did wonder if it would get a bit samey as it played through.
3*
The Clash
4/5
A classic album ! More classics and less “rapping” please
4*
Jacques Brel
1/5
I’m pretty tolerant of most albums and will endeavour to listen to the whole album, regardless of what I think. This was so torturous that I only got half way before deciding it wasn’t going to improve and it did hurt my ears ! What is it doing on this list ???
1*
The White Stripes
3/5
Quite enjoyed the album, 3*
Sufjan Stevens
3/5
I’m in two minds about this one; I enjoyed some of the tracks and it was good background music to what I was doing whilst listening but I wouldn’t seek it out again. Consequently an average 3*
Pink Floyd
2/5
Experimental and psychedelic but you can see where they were heading. Not their best album by a long stretch but without it there wouldn't be the iconic albums to follow so 2* for the start !
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
A classic album ! 4*
Kate Bush
4/5
She’s a talent. It was a very unique sight and sound when she first appeared and she’s written some beautiful songs. Quite enjoyed the album maybe just nudging a 4 ?
3/5
Well it was very Blurry throughout ! Thnk I prefer Gorillaz. It was OK so 3*
Solange
3/5
This was a pleasant listen with one track I particularly enjoyed so 3*
The Velvet Underground
3/5
On first listen I thought it was alright, not great but listenable. Second listen some tracks were just a din !
3*
The Last Shadow Puppets
3/5
Short and sweet ! Was alright, nothing more 3*
The Who
3/5
As with the previous Who album, there were some different sounding tracks. I’m no more of a fan of the Who than I was before. Their good tracks are really good, the rest are alright so high 3*
Nina Simone
2/5
I appreciate she’s a great singer but really not my kind of thing.2*
Gil Scott-Heron
3/5
It was just easy listening until I got a little way in then it started to get more funky.
3*
Kid Rock
4/5
Well, not sure that it actually deserves 4* but it was really good to have a more dynamic listen than we' ve had for a while !
The Notorious B.I.G.
1/5
No, didn't do anything for me. Usual foul mouthed lyrics and ranting. There were some tuneful parts butbthey seemed to be samples of other more accomplished musicians.
1*
Miles Davis
3/5
This was actually quite mellow, not the usual squeaky trad jazz so I enjoyed it. Can't say I'd look for it to listen to.
3*
The Pogues
3/5
This was different and against my better judgement I really quite enjoyed it. 3*
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
This was alright listening for what I was doing.
3*
Moby
4/5
Loved it ! Easy 4*
The Beach Boys
2/5
Very simple and not their best so 2*
MGMT
4/5
I’m trying to be more definite about scoring these albums otherwise every one I listen to ends up being 3*.
I enjoyed this one so I’m giving 4*
I will probably slip back into average scoring again.
ZZ Top
4/5
An absolute classic of the 80s and a rock g good album 4*
Lightning Bolt
1/5
I managed three tracks and could put up with no more ! It was just a ghastly noise.Maybe it got better later ?
1*
Beatles
4/5
My best friend & I used to listen to all the Beatles albums we could lay our hands on and this was one of them.
Very contemporary sound for an album made in 1966 and that was the "power"of the Beatles who paved the way for so many artists.
Some real classics so 4*
a-ha
3/5
It was alright, just alright.
3*
Missy Elliott
3/5
I liked the melodic tracks, not a fan of the rap. It was an O.K listen but I wouldn’t seek her out by choice.
3* ?
The Human League
3/5
I enjoyed what I heard although I didn’t fully finish listening to it.
It was a very different sound in the 80s and was nostalgic.
3*
Baaba Maal
2/5
It was an alright listen, although a bit monotonous at times, but not something I’d look up.
Seems harsh but I’m going to give it 2 because of that.
Culture Club
3/5
Another 80s classic. Not a particular fan of Culture Club and my favourites of theirs weren’t on this album. It was a nostalgic trip but unremarkable.
Pleasant enough to listen to so 3*
XTC
3/5
I don’t know what I expected but this wasn’t it. I quite enjoyed the album enough to give it a 3*
Metallica
4/5
It’s Metallica........has to be at least a 4* !
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3/5
A rocking good album with a couple of great tracks.3*
4/5
I don’t like U2, or more specifically Bono but I have to admit this was, overall a great album. Some of their tracks are anthemic, the rest were mostly good so an almost reluctant 4* from me.
Tracy Chapman
3/5
Inoffensive, mellow but I didn’t want a second listen. I appreciate the musicianship, just a 3*
The Birthday Party
1/5
No ! Life’s too short to be subjected to this racket.
1*
The Chemical Brothers
3/5
I only listened once which is not a fair reflection but it sounded good. Felix & I rocked to it ! So 3*
John Martyn
2/5
Quite samey throughout, alright for a 2or 3*
Tangerine Dream
3/5
Brilliant spa music. I felt as though I should be immersed in a sensory deprivation tank.
Inoffensive but every track was very similar.
3*
Kanye West
2/5
It wasn’t as bad as some albums but I don’t like the man and that prejudiced my opinion. Also there were the usual bad mouth lyrics and no doubt, mysoginistic views.
2*
Booker T. & The MG's
3/5
Overall a good listen. I didn’t like their covers of a couple of tracks but otherwise as close as I’m likely to get to liking jazz.
3*
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Not a total fan of the Stones and this album has bad memories as I had to work all my Easter holiday to buy the album for someone because someone stole the copy he lent me !
I do love the riffs of Don't you hear me Knocking and Gimme Shelter ( not on this album) so I'm going high 3, could be low 4.
Aerosmith
4/5
Only listened once but it was good especially Love in an Elevator !
3/4* ?
ZZ Top
3/5
Didn’t enjoy this album as much as their previous one but it was a good listen anyway. 3*
The Temptations
3/5
Not their best considering some of their hits. Listenable but not wonderful so 3*
Rufus Wainwright
2/5
He has a very particular vocal. Quite whiny and totally recognisable so most of the songs sound the same. Really not to my taste so a harsh 2*
Björk
2/5
I don’t mind Bjerknes but having listened once, that was enough for me. It was different, as you’d expect, but not for me.
2*
Method Man
2/5
Another immemorial hip hop artist. I didn’t notice quite so much bad language and as I was doing something else it was largely listenable but not great so another 2* at best !
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
2/5
I like to hear the odd track, but this album became monotonous after a while and I definitely didn’t want to listen again.2*
Dead Kennedys
2/5
I’ve never been a fan of punk and I’m not now although I can tolerate some bands. I only listened once which was enough so a disappointing 2*
The Monkees
3/5
Well what a coincidence that this was today’s album. Definitely not their best hits but by second listen I was liking it more.I’ve always really liked the last track which I knew as Alternate Title.
All in all a nostalgic 3*
The Incredible String Band
1/5
One listen of this whining was enough 1*
Björk
3/5
Well I have to say that I enjoyed this better than the last one. It wasn’t bad at all.
3*
Throbbing Gristle
1/5
That was just experimental noise. You couldn’t call it music. If possible I would give no stars but in order to vote 1*
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
Identifiable ELP sound but alright so 3*
Beatles
3/5
This album really takes me back to my teenage years and it has some great tracks. Norwegian Wood is a particular favourite and George was my favourite Beatle.
Even adding the nostalgia element I think it’s got to be a high 3*, not quite 4
Lucinda Williams
3/5
Not a genre I’d usually listen to but it was alright for cooking tea with !
3*
Venom
2/5
This was alright, not what I’d choose to listen to but I didn’t mind it on in the background.
2*
Sam Cooke
3/5
I only listened once. It was alright but not overwhelming. I think he’s probably had better songs. 2/3 *
Generous 3*
Destiny's Child
3/5
Good album as you’d expect from the other Knowles girl !
Raekwon
1/5
Yet anther Gansta outfit with the usual unimaginative lyrics. There was some music in the background melody but I couldn't be bothered to subject myself to the last three tracks.
Does this really count as music or is it just "street" to like it ? I don't !
1* just to acknowledge that I listened.
Dizzee Rascal
1/5
I just don’t get it ! Eventually the tracks all start to sound the same, then just get annoying.
1 or 2*
Dusty Springfield
3/5
Nostalgic and enjoyable. She had a strong voice and was an icon of her time. 3*
Oasis
4/5
Well hooray, a decent album after a run of dross. Maybe not even their best but enjoyable nonetheless! It’s got to be 4* but that could be high due to listener’s relief !!
Genesis
3/5
I listened to this at least twice and I’ve got to say there are both Peter Gabriel albums and Genesis albums I prefer. Having said that it was good but probably only a high 3*
The Cars
3/5
This was alright, very listenable.
3*
Mariah Carey
3/5
I would have said that I didn’t like Mariah Carey, especially when she just shows off the high notes for no apparent reason. However this was quite enjoyable. Maybe I’m mellowing in my old age !
3*
Led Zeppelin
4/5
It’s early Led Zep, what’s not to love ? It has certainly aged well. It doesn’t sound as though it was recorded in the 60s. An easy 4*
Gotan Project
3/5
Listenable and one track that is often featured on chillout mixes it I wouldn’t choose to listen to it.
Harmless enough for a 3*
Ozomatli
2/5
Quite a similar sound to the previous album.A couple of tracks sounded good but I’m going to be harsh and give it a 2*
George Jones
2/5
Not really my thing but it didn’t get the attention it should have perhaps.
2*
The Magnetic Fields
2/5
Didn’t have the time or motivation to listen to 69 songs. What I did listen to didn’t “grab” me.
2*
Elvis Presley
3/5
Early Elvis and you can see why he's going to be great !
3*
The Boo Radleys
2/5
I found the tracks too similar and mainly dull. Could just be my mood currently so it might be harsh 2*
Donovan
3/5
I like Donovan but I really only enjoyed 1 or 2 tracks from the album. However I’m going to go for 3*
Super Furry Animals
2/5
I was too preoccupied to listen to so many tracks. I listened to an album’s worth and wasn’t really engaged so a measly 2*
Neil Young
3/5
As expected 3*
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
4/5
What a weekend banger !!!!
We remember the controversy when Frankie broke into the charts. We first saw them on The Tube, which itself was controversial, and that was subsequently banned ! Brilliant !!!!
I like Holly Johnson’s voice and enjoyed the covers but everything else on the album wasn’t up to the same standard as the famous tracks at the start. Still 4*
Death In Vegas
3/5
I only managed one listen of this but I enjoyed what I heard so a high 3*
Janet Jackson
4/5
Loved it ! She doesn’t get the recognition she deserves.
Rush
3/5
A surprisingly unrepresentative genre so good to hear some rock. Quite listenable so 3*
Goldfrapp
3/5
I like Goldfrapp and enjoyed the album, it was right for the day. Not my most favourite of their music.
High 3*
Manic Street Preachers
3/5
An enjoyable album.
3*
Elton John
3/5
We used to listen to Jo’s copy of this a lot. Early Elton is definitely better.
3*
Madonna
3/5
I didn’t mind this. A couple of good tracks and a reasonable listen. I’m not familiar with all her albums but I quite liked this point in her career.
3*
Dire Straits
4/5
Classic ! Great album!
Easy 4*
Kings of Leon
3/5
I like Kings of Leon but a whole album starts to feel quite the same. 3*
The Saints
3/5
I didn’t manage to listen to the whole album but what I heard was alright.
3*
JAY Z
2/5
Well more melodic than some of the other rap albums we’ve been subjected to. I still resent having M......F......... and worse shouted at me during the course of a song.
I wouldn’t choose to listen again so 2*
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
3/5
This was a good album. 3*
Beck
3/5
Definite Beck sound, alright but probably not an album I would return to.
3*
Muddy Waters
3/5
Another 3*
Meat Puppets
2/5
The music was alright but the singer couldn't sing ! Consequently I enjoyed the instrumental elements of the album.
That's going to be tough to rate ? I’m going a harsh 2*
Quicksilver Messenger Service
3/5
Quite enjoyed this album so an easy 3*
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
I quite enjoyed listening to this at the time I did. It was good background music for what I was doing. However I probablywoukd never seek it out.
3*
The Crusaders
3/5
It was difficult to find the album on my device at first. It was a good album with a bit of jazz funk. I wasn’t concentrating but I enjoyed it.
3*
Kate Bush
4/5
I loved this album. It could have been my mood but I’m giving it 4*
Anita Baker
3/5
A couple of lovely tracks, otherwise quite run of the mill.
3*
Def Leppard
4/5
A great album for a not such good day. Wish I’d had the opportunity to listen again.
4*
Abdullah Ibrahim
2/5
I only listened once. It really didn’t make enough of an impression on me that I wanted to listen again, consequently a possibly harsh 2*
Incubus
3/5
Incubus remind me of Tom so they get a 3* straightaway. None of these tracks were the ones I particularly remember but they have a good sound. I was just too busy and distracted to really appreciate them.
3*
De La Soul
3/5
This was an alright listen although it got a bit samey in the end.
I really liked the two singles. Overall 3*
Pearl Jam
4/5
A band with a very distinctive sound, like Incubus. I love the singer’s voice and I really enjoyed the album so an easy 4*
Supergrass
3/5
It was alright, listenable.An unremarkable 3*
The Beau Brummels
2/5
This didn’t grab me so I didn’t choose to listen again. Might be harsh, because my ears were intact after listening, but 2*
TLC
3/5
This was good !! High 3*
White Denim
3/5
This was a bit different. I’d never heard of them before but they sounded different on some tracks, like they were channeling bigger bands. Quite listenable so 3*
Haircut 100
3/5
This was fun ! The brass was really good. Overall a good listen.
High 3*
Nas
2/5
Well as far as rap albums go this was one of the better ones in that there was at least some decent music in the background. Not amazing but listenable for the most part. I’m still going to give it a harsh 2*. It’s just not my genre.
Dirty Projectors
3/5
My heart sank when I saw this was the weekend album but actually it wasn’t that bad. Quite a haunting sound but not unpleasant. A surprising 3*
Talking Heads
3/5
I like Talking Heads singles and David Byrne. The sound is quite distinct but this album didn’t really grab me. Not quite a 2 but a low 3
Jack White
3/5
Quite a distinct voice and a good listen. 3*
Can
2/5
I enjoyed the first few tracks but it eventually descended into a cacophony which I wasn’t enjoying. I wouldn’t seek it out again so I’m going to be harsh, 2*
Julian Cope
2/5
I didn’t listen to the album in it’s entirety but it reminded me of Nick Cave or Iggy Pop and I’m not great fans of either. Perhaps I would have enjoyed it better if I felt better? Anyway, 2*
fIREHOSE
3/5
Surprisingly enjoyable so a positive 3*
The Associates
2/5
A very distinctive vocal sound and I remember their hits but it didn’t grab me so a measly 2*
Guided By Voices
2/5
It was alright and I tolerated listening to it. It doesn’t help that I feel lousy, that might be altering my opinion, so yet again, 2*
Tito Puente
2/5
This was a different proposition ! It reminded me of my Mum & Dad practising their dance steps. It was alright to listen to for that reason but personally, not something I’d choose so 2*
Sade
3/5
A classic album. Very nostalgic and she has a lovely voice. I only wish I could have listened to it again.
Originally I was thinking 4* but truly maybe it’s a high 3*
Steely Dan
3/5
Definite Steely Dan sound which I quite enjoyed. 3*
Queen
4/5
When I saw it was Queen I was pleased but apart from the obvious big tracks I was slightly disappointed by the rest of the album.
I’m going 4* but only just !
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
It was a very distinct sound and I really enjoyed their most famous track but I felt the rest of the album was quite samey. However, enjoyable enough for 3*
Magazine
3/5
Didn’t mind that at all. Quite listenable so 3*
The Temptations
3/5
I like the Temptations but still think I haven’t heard their best yet. There were a couple of classics on this album so it deserves a 3* even if they’re not my favourite versions of the songs.
Joe Ely
2/5
I don’t mind blue grass/ country music and this was alright but didn’t make me want to listen again so a harsh 2*
Charles Mingus
1/5
Nope ! Really and truly not my cup of tea. A racket !
1*
Stereo MC's
3/5
Love the Stereo MCs so was pleased to see this as the album of the day. However I had lots of interruptions while trying to listen but the tracks weren’t as good as the ones we usually listen to. I’d thought I was going to give 4* but for this album maybe higher 3* is a better grade !
Chicago
3/5
I quite enjoyed this album so a definite 3*
808 State
3/5
I thought this album would be better than it was. I love the track they released as a single but was disappointed by the rest, some of which just sounded frenetic. Overall a low 3*
John Lennon
4/5
I’m sad to say I didn’t listen to this album as much as I should have. The title track is so prophetic and what we should all be aiming for.
John wasn’t my favourite Beatle but he was a genius and generally I love his music so I’m giving 4*
Barry Adamson
2/5
This sounded like a film soundtrack when I started listening to it and I was intrigued but then it got a bit boring and I wasn’t in the mood to listen to the last couple of tracks. Consequently I don’t know what to score it ??
High 2*
Beastie Boys
2/5
It definitely was the Beastie Boys sound but not for me. There wasn’t even a good single on the album. In fact the best bit was the sampling of The Isley Brothers so a low 2*
Afrika Bambaataa
3/5
I wasn’t able to give this the attention it deserved. It was more funky than I expected. Solid 3*
Butthole Surfers
1/5
I started off thinking this was alright, despite the title and band name. By later in the day it was a “NO” from me !
1*
Ministry
1/5
Not for me ! When I started listening my heart sank but actually there were a couple of tracks I liked in the middle, but then it went back to a racket so that was me finished !
1*
The Go-Betweens
2/5
Very average elevator type music. Nothing terrible or outstanding so just 2*
Lenny Kravitz
3/5
I didn’t mind this although perhaps it’s more because compared to the rest of this week’s albums, it was listenable.
3*
The Pharcyde
2/5
Didn’t finish the album and I enjoyed some of what I heard. Difficult to rate but as I probably would never revisit I’m going to give it a low 2*
The White Stripes
3/5
I think I’ve got album fatigue so it’s hard to rate them.
Can’t say I’m a huge fan but the album was alright.
3*
Grizzly Bear
2/5
I feel like I’ve skewed my rating system ( not that there was ever a system as such ). This was alright but I didn’t bother to listen again so from that point of view, just 2*
The War On Drugs
3/5
Really enjoyed the first track but subsequent tracks weren’t as good. Overall 3*
Frank Sinatra
2/5
Oh dear, the doldrums of albums gets no better this week.
I love Frank Sinatra’s voice and it’s very nostalgic for me as I clearly remember his hits from my childhood but this is not his best work. Most tracks were too slow and got monotonous so again just a lowly 2*
Grateful Dead
3/5
Mostly enjoyed this one so 3*
Faust
3/5
Tried to listen a couple of times but never got all the way through the album. Really enjoyed the first track but subsequent tracks weren’t as good.
I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt and go 3*
The Zutons
3/5
Enjoyable ! 3*
4/5
Wasn’t sure on first listen but second time around I was listening properly and really enjoyed it so a surprising 4*
Bauhaus
3/5
Another OK album.
3*
Happy Mondays
4/5
I always liked the Happy Mondays and this album has their distinctive style. It’s my kind of music and refreshingly different to lots of albums we’ve heard. I’m going 4* !!
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
1/5
And it’s a “No” from me !
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
2/5
Didn’t really get this one. A measly 2*
Underworld
4/5
Loved it ! 4*
Robert Wyatt
2/5
I struggled to get Google to play this and I struggled to listen to it if I’m honest ! Not my cup of tea 2*
Simply Red
4/5
I loved the album and especially Holding Back the Years which can often make me cry because of our video that goes with it. Consequently it has to be 4* ( sorry Tom !)
Billy Bragg
3/5
My heart sank when I saw it was Billy Bragg. I don’t rate him at all but I was pleasantly surprised. It was certainly a listenable album, not unpleasant although it did start to get a bit monotonous towards the end.
3*
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
3/5
This was good,especially the title track Rattlesnakes, easy high 3* maybe even a 4* ?
Klaxons
3/5
Quite enjoyable 3*
Rufus Wainwright
1/5
I don’t like his voice. The album was whiny and repetitive, not for me 1*
Devendra Banhart
1/5
This was like someone recording in their bedroom for their Mum’s pleasure. I hope she enjoyed it because I definitely didn’t ! 1*
Fever Ray
2/5
I could just about tolerate this as background music but I didn’t have the enthusiasm to listen to it again so 1 or 2* ?
Please let tomorrow’s album be a good one 🤞
Public Image Ltd.
2/5
The best album this week so far and almost because of that it gets a default 2*
Hanoi Rocks
3/5
It’s been a bad week album wise and this wasn’t something I would necessarily listen to again but comparatively it scores 3*
Girls Against Boys
3/5
Listenable, but I wasn’t in the mood.
3* I think
Mylo
3/5
About time for a good album and I enjoyed this so 3 easy *
Sonic Youth
2/5
Not my usual taste. Listenable if unremarkable, 2/3* ?
Richard Hawley
3/5
Surprisingly enjoyable. Maybe just caught me at a weak moment !
3*
Blood, Sweat & Tears
3/5
This was an alright listen. 3*
Red Snapper
3/5
I really enjoyed this ! Could be because other albums this week have been quite dire so this was welcome relief !
Easy 3*
Beach House
3/5
Not something I’d ever heard of but it was pleasant enough.
3*
Pavement
2/5
My overriding impression was that it was dreary........like the weather !
2*
Justin Timberlake
3/5
At last a decent album to listen to. Easy 3*
The Dictators
2/5
Wasn’t terrible, just didn’t do anything for me, 2*
Basement Jaxx
4/5
OK, not every track was great but they make great dance music which I like to think of as the modern KC & The Sunshine Band so for that reason it’s a rare 4* from me !
TV On The Radio
3/5
It was alright, a bit different but not something I would go back to listen to.
David Ackles
2/5
Not my cup of tea 2*
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
A nostalgic classic.4*
Radiohead
3/5
I’m not a fan of Radiohead, too melancholic and dreary but actually it wasn’t too bad so a solid 3*
Public Image Ltd.
1/5
Not for me 1*
Lupe Fiasco
3/5
I was not expecting to enjoy this as much as I did !
3*
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
I wouldn’t count myself as a Pet Shop Boys fan but I quite enjoyed listening to this, 3*
Duke Ellington
2/5
Not a particular jazz fan but this exceeded my expectations which were pretty low anyway.
2*
4/5
I like Muse anyway but this was great for the weekend, especially after the albums we had recently.
4*
American Music Club
3/5
I listened once and decided I wouldn’t listen again, however, I relented and did give it another go and is was better than I thought, 3*
Scissor Sisters
3/5
I enjoyed this ! 3*
Pink Floyd
5/5
I could probably have reviewed this without even listening to it ! It’s a really important album to us at a very seminal point in our teenage years and I love it ! I even used to have the album, until Scott sold it 😢
It has to be 5*
Antony and the Johnsons
2/5
I gave this a good go but it didn’t get any better for me although the second listen was slightly more palatable. Only 2*
Television
3/5
Not sure about this. It was quite punky, as you’d expect for the time but it was definitely listenable so low 3*
3/5
I didn’t enjoy this as much as I expected too. The first track or two was just shouting. I enjoyed the commercial tracks that I recognised so a slightly disappointing 3*
Orbital
3/5
It was alright, 3*
Orange Juice
2/5
RIP It Up was definitely the best track but I wasn’t so impressed with the rest of the album,maybe 2*
The Chemical Brothers
3/5
I enjoyed the commercial tracks,I.e the ones that had been hits. Some of the other tracks were a bit marmite; enjoyed some, others not so much.
That makes it hard to rate. Overall 2/3*
Low 3*
Taylor Swift
3/5
I was interested to listen because of the fans in the family. I admire her ability and thought the tracks were alright so a maybe generous 3*
Silver Jews
1/5
Awful droney voice. I would not listen again.
1*
Dusty Springfield
3/5
I enjoyed this. I think she had a lovely vocal style.
3*
King Crimson
2/5
Was alright, a bit experimental in parts but not resoundingly entertaining.
2*
Pere Ubu
1/5
Didn’t enjoy the hat at all 1*
Burning Spear
2/5
Not an album I would necessarily choose to listen to and certainly not a favourite genre but it was alright.
2-3*
Spacemen 3
2/5
Not unpleasant exactly but not to my taste.
2*
The Band
3/5
Really enjoyed this. Some really good tracks.Loved the riff in Chest Fever.
Deservedly high 3*
Doves
3/5
Couldn’t make my mind about this one. It wasn’t terrible but not something I’d return to.
A generous 3*
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
1/5
Wasn’t impressed at all.
1*
Barry Adamson
2/5
Enjoyed the first track. Not so sure after that but didn’t finish the album so this could be an unfair rating.
2*
Jazmine Sullivan
1/5
The music was alright but I found the talking annoying. Wouldn’t bother again 1*
Joni Mitchell
3/5
I’m not a particular fan of Joni Mitchell. This was gentle easy listening but didn’t wow me. 3*
The Charlatans
3/5
That was alright ! 3*
Leonard Cohen
1/5
Don’t get it and it’s very depressing listening.
1*
Derek & The Dominos
4/5
Well, that was worth waiting for ! Layla is one of my all time favourite songs for a variety of reasons but I thoroughly enjoyed the album.
Clapton is a brilliant exponent of the blues !
4*
Peter Gabriel
4/5
A very nostalgic album for me. We listened to it a lot.
Peter Gabriel can be a bit wacky but he also writes great tunes.
Another 4*
The Residents
1/5
I stuck it out but what even was that cacophony. I won’t be listening again.
1*
Travis
3/5
Not a huge fan but it was listenable enough. 3*
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
Listenable but not what I'd usua!ly listen to and quite samey sounding throughout.
3*
Lambchop
3/5
Enjoyable although I didn't finish it by two tracks.
3*
Stevie Wonder
4/5
A classic and a brilliant artist. Superstition is a superb track so it has to be 4*
Peter Frampton
4/5
I really enjoyed the album. It was very melodic rock.
High 3 or even 4* ?
Alice Cooper
4/5
What a diverse sounding album. I love School's Out.
Appropriately enough it was in the charts when we were leaving our penultimate year at Secondary School and it was an exciting time so the song always resonates, even now.
I thought some of the other tracks were very different & interesting.
4*
Stan Getz
2/5
I think I would have a very different opinion of this album if I'd been listening in the cold UK.
As it was I was listening in lovely warm sunshine which suited the music.
Having said that I wouldn't rate it that highly. A listenable low 3* ?
50 Cent
2/5
Wasn't as bad as I expected,in fact some tracks were even quite tuneful.
However I really hate the whole "gangsta" thing so only 2*
Motörhead
3/5
Well you could tell it was Motorhead all the way through and in fact the tracks started to sound the same by the end.
That's not to say that their most famous tracks aren't great 'cos they are !
High 3* I think
Saint Etienne
3/5
Actually enjoyed this. Very diverse sounding tracks. Not sure what rating to give.......
LTJ Bukem
4/5
I really enjoyed this in the hot sunshine, it went with the weather. I'm aware that the background beat was repetitive throughout but I still enjoyed it.
The Dandy Warhols
3/5
Didn't manage to listen to all of this but enjoyed what I heard.
3*
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
I'm not a particular fan of the Pet Shop Boys but this was quite pleasant to listen to.
Michael Jackson
3/5
That was good, good enough for 4* ?
Nope, high 3*
The Beta Band
3/5
Didn't mind this at all. Quite pleasant, not outstanding. 3*
Dr. John
2/5
I think "weird" was the best word to describe this. Not terrible but not something I need to listen to again !
2*
Suzanne Vega
3/5
As expected but not bad for that. I actually quite enjoyed it.
3*
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
This was good. High 3*
Bob Dylan
2/5
I am not, nor ever have been a fan and this album did nothing to alter my opinion. He can't sing, just speaks in a monotone drawl.
2* because it didn't hurt my ears and wasn't rap !
Sarah Vaughan
3/5
It was quite pleasant listening to this in the sunshine and I liked her humour when she lost her words. A live recording in a club from that long ago is a slice of history. I wouldn't seem out her music again but I'm going 3* for the experience.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
3/5
Really enjoyed this !
Snoop Dogg
1/5
I gave this a chance but I just don't get all this MF gangsta s**t. I don't get that they expect respect but don't give it, especially to women. Not for me on principle !
Neil Young
3/5
A distinct sound and Heart of Gold was played constantly at the time. Pleasant enough but not earth shattering.
3*
Dr. Octagon
1/5
Really ????
With so much great MUSIC out there what is the obsession with rap ????
1*
Paul McCartney
3/5
Good as you'd expect but not great considering some of his output.
3*
Soft Cell
3/5
Two good singles otherwise not a band or an album I would seek out.
Just edged a 3*
Paul Simon
3/5
Again, two memorable tracks ( because they were overplayed on the radio at the time ) and a listenable album. Pleasant enough for 3*
Heaven 17
4/5
Rather surprisingly I loved this so I'm going to give 4*
The Icarus Line
2/5
Not for me 2*
Stereolab
3/5
Really enjoyed this. It was quite an experimental sound in places but it was good enough to listen back to back !
High 3*, probably not quite a 4
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
Considering their abundant talent this album was underwhelming. The two tracks I recognised I enjoyed but the rest was uninspiring.
Just scrapes a 3*
The Bees
2/5
Pleasant enough but not that interesting.
2*
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Lovely, mellow album with a classic track or two.
3*
Napalm Death
1/5
Not for me
1*
Digital Underground
2/5
Tuneful at times but maybe I wasn’t in the mood.
2*
3/5
Pleasant enough but not sufficient for me to listen again.
Low 3*
System Of A Down
3/5
A bit shouty in places but a good listen overall.
3*
Dion
3/5
Alright I suppose but not that noteworthy. Another low 3* ?
Garbage
3/5
An easy 3* because that was a good album.
T. Rex
4/5
What a treat ! I loved the hits, took me back to school discos.
He was a lovely man and I remember where I was when I heard he’d died, way too soon.
4* for those rocking disco classics
Scritti Politti
3/5
I enjoyed this album. Maybe musically not a masterpiece but a feel good sound and quite nostalgic. Good band name too !
3*
William Orbit
3/5
Thoroughly enjoyable and different. 3*
Throwing Muses
2/5
Doesn’t really appeal. Having said that it wasn’t unlistenable.
Probably a somewhat harsh 2*
Metallica
5/5
Could have given this a 5* after the first track ! Brilliant classic !
Hot Chip
3/5
Not sure what to make of this. It was listenable and varied but not an album I’d go back to.
Low 3*
Ian Dury
3/5
On first listen I was underwhelmed but I really enjoyed it on second listen.
An easy 3*
Morrissey
3/5
My heart sank when I saw who it was. I don’t like Morrissey and can’t understand the fuss. However, it wasn’t bad. It was easy listening. I would never seek out his music as there’s so much better out there but overall a middling 3*
Elliott Smith
3/5
Listening so far, inoffensive enough but quite samey, except for the instrumental part of one track which made me sit up and listen more intently.
Didn’t get to the end of the album so 3* is fair.
Korn
3/5
A bit of an unfair review as I didn’t finish the album. I liked most of what I heard so it probably deserves a cautious 3*
Ryan Adams
3/5
This was easy to listen to but started to feel the same throughout by the end. Inoffensive enough for an average 3*
Queen Latifah
3/5
I enjoyed this ! 3*
Cocteau Twins
4/5
I really liked this. Maybe it was the time of day I was listening butbI’d definitely listen to it again.
4*
Adele
3/5
Much as I admire Adele I can’t really understand why a second album is on this list when there are some artists missing completely.
Having said that, it’s an alright sound and she’s clearly talented so 3*
The Doors
4/5
A classic 4*
Meat Loaf
4/5
Slint
2/5
This didn’t do it for me
2*
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
I listened to this album first thing in the morning and by the evening couldn’t remember anything about it !
It wasn’t terrible, just not memorable.
Low 3*
Malcolm McLaren
3/5
I didn’t expect to enjoy the album as much as I did. It was quite different. I mainly associate McLaren with the Sex Pistols so this was not what I expected. A good 3*
Johnny Cash
3/5
Not my usual listen by any means but it was at least listenable.
3*
Cornershop
2/5
I didn’t need to listen to the whole album to know it wasn’t going to get a high score. Quite samey sound and I can’t stand A Brimful of Asher ( overplayed at the time) so a lowly 2*
Muddy Waters
4/5
Great sound for an old album.
4*
MC Solaar
3/5
Wouldn’t usually go for foreign language songs but it turned out to be much better than I expected so a surprising 3*
Jungle Brothers
2/5
I think I just wasn’t in the mood for this
2*
Doves
3/5
Quite downbeat for a weekend. Not unpleasant but I probably wouldn’t listen otherwise.
3*
Tori Amos
3/5
I quite enjoyed this album. Sounded like Kate Bush at times.
3*
John Lee Hooker
2/5
I have to be honest, the first couple of tracks I would rather listen to the kids on their eukeleles ! It did get better after that but it wasn’t as good as I’d hoped for so a measly 2*
Gene Clark
2/5
Listenable but not my thing.
2*
Stephen Stills
4/5
I really enjoyed most of this album and wished I’d started listening to it earlier in the weekend. I particularly enjoyed the Cuban Bluegrass track !
I’m going to give it 4*. I probably wouldn’t on subsequent listens but I did find it rocking ( in most parts !)
The Clash
2/5
Didn’t dislike this as much as I would have in the 70s but nevertheless it was quite a racket and not something I would choose to listen to again.
A meagre 2*
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
1/5
Still don’t get it !
Django Django
2/5
It wasn’t terrible but I just wasn’t into it.......at all.
2*
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Love Fleetwood Mac, particularly Stevie Nicks, don’t really know why but this was an epic album so a rare 5*
Stephen Stills
3/5
Strange to have has Stephen Stills on successive weekends and I didn’t get a lot of chance to listen. It was alright so a generous 3* because it wasn’t outstanding.
Anthrax
1/5
Wasn’t terrible just not my thing
Buck Owens
2/5
Jaunty and nostalgic but not really something I would listen to again by choice.
2*
Bill Callahan
3/5
It was an easy, mellow listen first thing in the morning but I’m not sure how it found it’s way on to this list as it was just a gentle country song compilation. One track in particular raised the general sound so I’m giving a generous low 3*
Holger Czukay
2/5
Mmmm, didn’t quite know what to make of this to the point that I didn’t completely finish the album. It certainly wasn’t unpleasant and was listenable,2/3 ?
Carole King
4/5
Sometimes it’s really hard to separate nostalgia from the music. This album is a case in point. I admire Carol King’s song writing and I looked forward to listening to this album because it featured so large as I was growing up. It was still good but perhaps not as great as I remember. Consequently, still a 4*
R.E.M.
3/5
Distinctly R.E.M and I’m not a great fan but it was listenable with lots of familiar tracks. A passable 3*
Nico
1/5
Just by looking at the album cover I could tell the sort of “music” it would be but after half a dozen tracks I could stand it no more ! Someone should tell Nico that she can’t sing !
Mudhoney
2/5
Improved as I listened but I probably won’t bother to listen again so 2*
Fiona Apple
3/5
This turned out to be much better than I expected and an enjoyable listen for the most part. Definitely deserves 3*
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
I was impressed to see Ry Cooder featured but most of the tracks sounded very similar. Pleasant enough to listen to though, 2/3*
Elvis Presley
3/5
It’s Elvis ! 3*
AC/DC
3/5
Classic AC/DC 3*
Madonna
3/5
Maybe not my favourites of all Madonna songs but I found it easily listenable so it’s a 3* from me.
The Everly Brothers
3/5
3*
The Velvet Underground
2/5
Well, wasn’t terrible but I do think Lou Reed can sing better than Nico !
Not overwhelmed so 2*
The Libertines
2/5
I didn’t expect this would be much good and I didn’t listen to the whole album, however it was listenable, a bit childish in parts, overall 2*
Khaled
3/5
Apart from Imagine I quite enjoyed this album.
3*
Les Rythmes Digitales
3/5
This is more like it ! I enjoyed this but maybe because it helped keep me going with what I was doing !
3*
Fatboy Slim
3/5
Banging ! High 3, low 4* ?
Cat Stevens
4/5
I loved Cat Stevens early music. These weren’t necessarily among my favourites but still good to hear.
3*
Radiohead
3/5
I was never that keen on Radiohead despite all the hype at the time. A couple of tracks resonated but I’m still not a fan.
Low 3*
Nick Drake
3/5
Never a fan but this was better than expected. Tolerable 3*
Big Star
3/5
This had a definite 70s vibe which I didn’t mind at all.
3*
Skunk Anansie
3/5
Quite enjoyed this !
3*
Big Black
2/5
I think I got a bit fed up with this before it finished.......but I was very tired !
2/3 ?
The Doors
4/5
Loved their Roadhouse Blues. Just love The Doors 4*
Gang Of Four
2/5
Managed to listen to three quarters of the album. I found it quite samey after a time and then got bored with it. Don’t think I’d bother looking for them again so.........a probably harsh 2*
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
I’m sure at another time I would have enjoyed this a lot more but tonight was not it so I’ll give it 2* although I’m sure it would have usually scored higher with me.
2*
The Hives
3/5
Finley Quaye
4/5
Not usually a fan of this genre but three of the tracks are brilliant so low 4*
Soul II Soul
3/5
My kind of music 3*
3/5
I didn’t get to hear the whole album and I could see that some tracks might grate with the repetitive beat but I enjoyed what I heard so 3*
Paul Simon
3/5
It was certainly enjoyable if a little samey sounding by the end. Not my favourite of his albums perhaps but still a 3*
The Darkness
2/5
The background sound was promising but ultimately spoiled by constant high pitched caterwauling. Only a 2* I’m afraid.
Robbie Williams
3/5
Robbie in the early days; a consummate entertainer. What happened ?
Not my most favourite of his tracks but a high 3*
The Allman Brothers Band
3/5
Very bluesy. Good. 3*
D'Angelo
3/5
An alright 3*
Soft Machine
2/5
Not for me ! Parts were interesting but it lost me. 2*
Janis Joplin
3/5
I don’t count myself as a fan but this was alright.
3*
Wu-Tang Clan
1/5
Too much talking and swearing. Good rhythm at times but I certainly wouldn’t volunteer to listen again.
1*
The Triffids
2/5
Wasn’t terrible, just didn’t do it for me ! 2*
Christina Aguilera
3/5
This was alright 3*
Metallica
4/5
Well it was Metallica so it should score high. I wish I hadn’t been so distracted as I listened
4*
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
I listened at bedtime which suited the music until the last two tracks !
Nonetheless I quite enjoyed the rest so 3*
Björk
3/5
This was OK but began to sound the same. Quite mellow for what I was doing as I listened so an average 3*
Coldcut
3/5
I regret I didn’t make listening to this a priority now. Google wasn’t helpful in finding the album and it was a busy weekend. I enjoyed what I heard and I will listen again in time so for that reason high 3, low 4 ?
Calexico
3/5
That wasn’t what I was expecting. It was alright though,
3*
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
Enjoyable, 3*
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
3/5
Definitely better than expected. Might even have improved without some of the vocals. Nevertheless 3*
The Prodigy
3/5
I enjoyed the album in the main 3*
I can’t say I like U2 but I have to admit that they can write some good songs so I’m going 3*
Kendrick Lamar
1/5
No thanks ! 1*
X-Ray Spex
2/5
I didn’t like punk n the 70s but I’m more tolerant of it now. Maybe it’s the nostalgia. This was alright but not something I’d seek out so a harsh 2*
The Thrills
2/5
When it started I thought it sound quite listenable but after a while the vocals made all the tracks sound the same.
2*
Dinosaur Jr.
2/5
It started off OK then there was one track that was very shouty which nearly made me stop listening. It was alright but personally not my thing 2*
Jane's Addiction
4/5
Some decent rock ! Maybe just the novelty of some really good rock for a change 4*
Kraftwerk
3/5
A very different sound when it came out.
3*
Sex Pistols
3/5
I coudn’t get on with punk in the 70s and hated the Sex Pistols but it wasn’t that bad !
3*
The Psychedelic Furs
3/5
Listenable, 3*
Slayer
1/5
Really not my thing and listening to it gave me a headache in the end !
1*
Alice Cooper
3/5
I like Alice. He was the hard man of his day so there were a couple of nostalgic tracks I well remember.
Easy 3*
Morrissey
2/5
Still don’t get it ! It sounds like every other Morrissey album we’ve been subjected to. It doesn’t hurt my ears but also doesn’t raise my spirit like music could.
No thanks 2*
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Easy listening 3*
Japan
3/5
I really enjoyed this. The vocals were haunting and it’s very of it’s time.
3*
Marilyn Manson
2/5
Wasn’t as bad as I expected but still not my thing.
2*
Tom Waits
3/5
Enjoyable ! I really felt I was in a club with him !
Genesis
3/5
Of it’s time so nostalgic. High 3*
Paul Weller
3/5
Yes, classic Paul Weller. Easy 3*
The Police
3/5
I love the Police and some songs are just lovely so I’ll put up with the not quite so good ! Nearly scored 4* but Ettie’s on high 3*
Shivkumar Sharma
2/5
I found this like jazz improvisation in that one track dissolved into another like everyone is doing their own thing. Good background music for yoga maybe but not really my thing
2*
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
Another Nick Cave album ! Really ?
This one was easier to listen to than some of the others but I am still not a fan and can’t understand the appeal.
However, having said that it was fairly easy listening first thing in the morning so somewhere between 2-3*
k.d. lang
3/5
3*
Richard Thompson
3/5
Proper 70s folk. Listenable but not something I’d necessarily listen to again.
3*
Elvis Costello
3/5
Probably not an artist I would seek out but the album was good to hear.
An easy 3*
Megadeth
3/5
Didn’t listen to the whole album but I didn’t mind what I heard so 3*
The Flaming Lips
3/5
Quite enjoyed this, 3*
I was a fan, back in the day, so it was good to hear.
3*
Leftfield
3/5
Loved it ! 3*
Madonna
3/5
Can’t go wrong with Madonna 3*
Slipknot
1/5
One or two tracks were tolerable, the rest were like nails down a blackboard. I at least gave it a chance but it’s really not my taste.
1*
Randy Newman
3/5
Easy listening.......3*
N.E.R.D
3/5
This was really good !
3*
Drive Like Jehu
2/5
Liked some tracks but it wasn’t bedtime listening really.
Janelle Monáe
3/5
Some tracks were great others not so good but overall it was an easy entertaining listen so 3*
CHVRCHES
3/5
This was good. An easy 3*, maybe just touching 4 ?
Elvis Costello
3/5
This was alright, quite listenable but by the end starting to sound quite samey.
3*
Happy Mondays
3/5
I can’t explain why, but I love this band, reprobates that they apparently were ! There are some great tracks, some just alright, but overall it’s a high 3*
SZA
3/5
I perhaps wouldn’t choose to listen to her but this was alright.
Leonard Cohen
1/5
I know he’s an icon to many but he can’t sing ! I listened wanting him to clear his throat. I won’t listen again !
1*
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
1/5
Aaaaaaah ! What is this ?
1*
Orbital
4/5
I really enjoyed this. Yes, it was pleasant background music to what I was doing listening to it but it was good.
4*
Moby Grape
2/5
Listenable but uninspiring.
2*
Hüsker Dü
3/5
Listenable old style rock.
3*
Gram Parsons
3/5
Completely country which I didn’t mind although I wouldn’t class myself as a fan.
3*
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Bluesy Stones with great guitar.
3*
Thin Lizzy
4/5
A classic !
4/5
I love ABC. I have bittersweet memories of the holiday we were on when I turned 30 and ABC was the soundtrack.
10cc
3/5
Strange and different but alright to listen to.
Low 3*
Mercury Rev
3/5
I didn’t listen to the entire album but what I heard was alright, if a little maudlin.
3*
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Surprisingly quite enjoyed what I heard.
3*
John Cale
2/5
On first listen I thought it wasn’t too bad. Subsequent hearings told me it was !
Tim Buckley
2/5
On first listen it was tolerable but I couldn’t listen again.
2*
The Shamen
3/5
It was just good to hear something decent after the last couple of days. Enjoyed it,3/4* ?
It’s a high 3
Kings of Leon
3/5
I enjoyed it !
3*
Johnny Cash
3/5
It was a good listen.
3*
Ray Price
2/5
Bizarrely I didn’t mind this. I guess it made me think of my Mum & Dad. Consequently that skews my view somewhat but as I’d never listen to it again it has to be 2*
Peter Gabriel
3/5
This was alright to listen to. Possibly not his best album though.
3*
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
A blast from the past but all good tunes !
3*
Common
2/5
It wasn’t too bad as background music.
2*
Goldfrapp
3/5
Well I enjoyed it. I prefer some of their dance tracks but this was mainly mellow and an accompaniment to what I was doing.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Old Rolling Stones and good although not original.Enjoyed it.
John Lennon
2/5
Not his best work so a lowly 2*
Frank Ocean
3/5
More tuneful than rap but generally the same sentiments. Definitely more listenable though.
3*
The Sugarcubes
3/5
Bjorne isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but overall I enjoyed most of the album.
3*
Laibach
1/5
The only possible context that you would listen to this would be if you were in a German marching band !
Terrible and I had to stop listening ‘cos it was hurting my ears !
1*
Prince
4/5
Classic Prince including 1999, the song I want to be played at my funeral.
4*
3/5
Enjoyable.
3*
The Blue Nile
2/5
It was alright listening to it in the background but I’m not sure I’d go back for more.
2/3 ?
Rush
3/5
Proper rock and really enjoyable.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Like a good evening in a pub ! 3*
The Louvin Brothers
2/5
It was a different listen but it got very samey after a while. Nothing wrong with it but not something I’d return to so 2*
Maxwell
3/5
Enjoyable 3*
Prince
5/5
FANTASTIC ! 5*
3/5
Enjoyed this in the main.
3*
Slade
2/5
Liked their hits in the 70s but wouldn’t listen to them now unless they happened to be on the radio.
2*
Blondie
3/5
In the 70s I thought the best thing about Blondie was how cool and beautiful Debbie Harry was but I wasn’t really into their music. This album had some really good tracks and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it.
3/maybe even touching 4* ?
U2
3/5
I don’t like U2 and sanctimonious Bono but you can’t escape the fact that they make some great music.
3*
Suicide
1/5
I listened to their second album because that’s what Google chose for me. Very repetitive and same sounding. Then I listened to a live recording but quite honestly I had to give that up for my sanity so I won’t be trying any more, I’m done !
1*
The Velvet Underground
2/5
Better than I expected at the start but turned into a cacophony at the end and Nico still can’t sing !
2/3*
Koffi Olomide
3/5
Alright as background music but got a bit samey after a while. Nonetheless it was tuneful.
3*
The Divine Comedy
3/5
Listenable but I don’t really get it. Low 3*
Q-Tip
3/5
That was largely alright !
3*
R.E.M.
3/5
Not an R.E.M fan but this was alright.
3*