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Albums Rated
2.8
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2020
Favorite Decade
Hip-hop
Favorite Genre
UK
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65
5-Star Albums
120
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
5 2.63 +2.37
Hms Fable
Shack
5 2.76 +2.24
The White Room
The KLF
5 2.78 +2.22
Destroyer
KISS
5 2.84 +2.16
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
Raekwon
5 2.84 +2.16
69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
5 2.84 +2.16
Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
5 2.92 +2.08
Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
5 2.99 +2.01
1977
Ash
5 3.03 +1.97
White Ladder
David Gray
5 3.05 +1.95

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Thriller
Michael Jackson
1 4.22 -3.22
Bad
Michael Jackson
1 3.81 -2.81
A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
1 3.64 -2.64
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
1 3.53 -2.53
Aja
Steely Dan
1 3.48 -2.48
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
2 4.43 -2.43
Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
1 3.42 -2.42
Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
1 3.33 -2.33
Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
1 3.32 -2.32
Tommy
The Who
1 3.3 -2.3

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Johnny Cash 3 4.67
Nirvana 3 4.67
Van Morrison 3 4.67
Pixies 3 4.67
Kanye West 3 4.67
Oasis 2 5
Red Hot Chili Peppers 2 5
Beastie Boys 3 4.33

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
My Bloody Valentine 3 1.33
Billy Bragg 2 1
Public Image Ltd. 2 1
Pere Ubu 2 1
Robert Wyatt 2 1
Todd Rundgren 2 1
Brian Eno 5 1.8
Tom Waits 5 1.8
Joni Mitchell 4 1.75
Sonic Youth 5 2
The Who 5 2
Sepultura 2 1.5
Scott Walker 2 1.5
Barry Adamson 2 1.5
Dinosaur Jr. 2 1.5
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band 2 1.5
Emerson, Lake & Palmer 2 1.5
k.d. lang 2 1.5
The Mothers Of Invention 2 1.5
Bee Gees 2 1.5
The Jesus And Mary Chain 2 1.5
Björk 4 2
Kate Bush 3 2
The Stooges 3 2
Michael Jackson 3 2
Pink Floyd 4 2.25
Steely Dan 4 2.25
Miles Davis 4 2.25

Controversial

ArtistRatings
Paul Simon 3, 5, 1
Slipknot 4, 1
The The 2, 5
Michael Jackson 1, 1, 4
Radiohead 2, 5, 5, 4, 2, 3

5-Star Albums (65)

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Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses

The singles, which are all bangers, aren't even the best songs on this record. It's really fucking spectacular.

1-Star Albums (120)

All Ratings (1089)

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes
Feb 19 2021

The worst album I've ever heard. Would have given 0 stars if it had been possible.

Destroyer by KISS
Feb 24 2021

Best album so far.

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
Feb 25 2021

Great voice and a few high points music wise, but it has way too much saxophone and isn't a genre I'd listen to again.

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Feb 26 2021

Boring as fuck.

Parklife by Blur
Mar 01 2021

Superb. London Loves and To The End particularly.

Sail Away by Randy Newman
Mar 04 2021

Seen Toy Story too many times to take this seriously. Inoffensive.

Life Thru A Lens by Robbie Williams
Mar 05 2021

Couple of decent tunes but very of its time.

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley
Mar 08 2021

Could be higher if the first half was same standard as the brilliant second half.

Real Life by Magazine
Mar 10 2021

Was a 3 until Goldfinger.

Arise by Sepultura
Mar 12 2021
Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Mar 15 2021

A wonderful album.

Gris Gris by Dr. John
Mar 17 2021

Didn't mind this at all. Almost a 3 star.

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Mar 18 2021

Enjoyed this more than I expected.

The White Album by Beatles
Mar 19 2021

Two genuinely brilliant songs - possibly two of the best ever, but so much average on it. Really disappointed.

Kenza by Khaled
Mar 24 2021

هذا ليس شيئًا لكني أطلب منك أن تضع في اعتبارك أنني أملك الألبوم الثاني لفرقة الراب outkast Although the version of imagine is tremendous 😂

Calenture by The Triffids
Mar 25 2021

Easy listening. Inoffensive. Just what I needed at the time. Wouldn't listen to it again.

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth
Mar 26 2021

Just a wall of noise. Not the worst thing I've ever heard but wouldn't go back to it.

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Mar 31 2021

Very good. I find some of the singing a tad annoying but it doesn't stop me liking this a lot. A vinyl pick up, without question.

Faith by George Michael
Apr 01 2021

Would listen again.

Moby Grape by Moby Grape
Apr 02 2021

Really liked this one. Pity they fucked it all up.

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
Apr 05 2021

Overrated shite. He's done way better stuff than this.

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
Apr 06 2021

Started well but overall it's just not for me at all.

Pearl by Janis Joplin
Apr 07 2021

Great voice but all very samey.

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Apr 12 2021

Never heard of this guy but knew at least a third of these songs. Excellent stuff.

Sheet Music by 10cc
Apr 13 2021

Very decent. Interesting. Would probably listen again.

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Apr 14 2021

The singles, which are all bangers, aren't even the best songs on this record. It's really fucking spectacular.

american dream by LCD Soundsystem
Apr 15 2021

Thought this was very decent.

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Apr 19 2021

Other than Second Hand News, which gets on my tits, every song is brilliant.

xx by The xx
Apr 20 2021

Couple of decent songs. Rest is forgettable.

Dance Mania by Tito Puente
Apr 23 2021

An enjoyable upbeat listen.

Street Life by The Crusaders
Apr 27 2021

If it had all been like street life it would have been a decent score.

Kid A by Radiohead
Apr 28 2021

It was just okay on the one listen I've given it. Will provably go back and give it so more tries because it was interesting, just not what I was expecting as the follow-up to Paranoid Android.

Pump by Aerosmith
Apr 29 2021

This is the second time this has come up on one of my groups. First time I thought it was just okay. I now think this is a vinyl pickup. Superb tunes.

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Apr 30 2021

Wonderful album with some amazing songs. Columbia, Slide Away and Supersonic are as good as it gets from that era of music. Did I mention Shakermaker is shite?

May 03 2021

20 minutes too long. Might have squeezed a 3 star out if it weren't for that.

Heroes by David Bowie
May 04 2021

Heroes is a good song and worth a star, the rest is worth a star. Overall I won't listen again.

The Sounds Of India by Ravi Shankar
May 05 2021

Not my cup of tea but can't argue with the skill of the musicians.

Back In Black by AC/DC
May 06 2021

Brilliant album. Not given it 5 star because there are better albums on the list that I've already rated 5 star.

Blue by Joni Mitchell
May 10 2021

Inoffensive but uninspiring. Wouldn't listen again.

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
May 11 2021

2.4 star. Some nice guitar accounts for the majority of the rating. All the songs sound the same.

In Rainbows by Radiohead
May 14 2021

There's just something about this album. I absolutely loved it. Probably my favourite so far.

Signing Off by UB40
May 17 2021

Expected to hate it, really liked the first track and nothing after offended me but the album could do with being shorter.

Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders
May 20 2021

Melody for an unknown girl ruined this for me. Solid 3 star except for this song.

Fragile by Yes
May 21 2021

Would buy this on vinyl.

May 24 2021

Didn't mind it but never been a fan of motor head and this hasn't encouraged me to change that position.

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
May 25 2021

I didn't mind this. Probably a low 3.

Devil Without A Cause by Kid Rock
May 26 2021

2 star because I enjoyed the riffs. Lyrics on this are terrible.

Treasure by Cocteau Twins
May 27 2021

Good. Would listen again. Her voice is beautiful.

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jun 01 2021

Thought it was average

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Jun 02 2021

Didn't know any of the songs beforehand but will buy this on vinyl. Tight as fuck. I know it's not on the actual original album but the funk guitar on My Brain (zig zag) is superb.

Djam Leelii by Baaba Maal
Jun 03 2021

Didn't mind it but too outside my comfort zone for a high score. Would never listen again.

Scott 4 by Scott Walker
Jun 04 2021

It was okay for what it was. Didn't get on my nerves, probably amused me more than anything.

Jun 08 2021

Stunning. They are absolutely wonderful here. The song choices are perfect, the Meat Puppets are a great addition to this and Where Did You Sleep Last Night? is incredible. If I could have been at one show, this would have been it.

Dirty by Sonic Youth
Jun 09 2021

It's just okay. Better than some of their other shite.

Debut by Björk
Jun 10 2021

Tried, honestly tried but it's just shite.

Mask by Bauhaus
Jun 16 2021

Sounded like bad Joy Division. 2 star for some of the bass playing in it, singing and lyrics are not for me.

Basket of Light by Pentangle
Jun 18 2021

Wasn't what I was expecting. Thought.it was going to be Death Metal. As folksy stuff goes it was okay.

Jun 21 2021

Liked this more than I expected. ‘I ain’t superstitious’ was a nice change of pace as well. Would listen again.

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Jun 22 2021

Thought this was very good, way better than I expected. Might listen again.

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Jun 25 2021

Quite liked it. Perfect music if you’re sitting in a nice bar but I don’t think I’d want to play this at home again.

The Healer by John Lee Hooker
Jul 01 2021

Thought this was excellent. Enjoyed the guitar playing throughout.

The Idiot by Iggy Pop
Jul 06 2021

Very listenable. China Girl and Dum Dum Boys are the stand out tracks imho.

S&M by Metallica
Jul 08 2021

I like Metallica a lot but this is very pretentious. The orchestral element doesn’t add anything to the songs, quite the opposite. Several times I thought it sounded like the songs had been adapted for a movie soundtrack. A real shame.

One World by John Martyn
Jul 12 2021

Last song is pointless and the rest aren't much better.

Time Out Of Mind by Bob Dylan
Jul 15 2021

It’s okay this. Wouldn’t seek it out again but was absolutely fine on in the background.

Imagine by John Lennon
Jul 16 2021

Surprisingly nothing on this annoyed me. All very enjoyable.

Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention
Jul 22 2021

A very decent listen. Nice guitar on this and enjoyed the vocals.

The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers
Jul 23 2021

Dark lyrics but somehow it manages to be extremely enjoyable.

Ten by Pearl Jam
Jul 26 2021

Super album but not quite a 5 star.

Clandestino by Manu Chao
Jul 27 2021

Close to a 3 star, didn’t like the final few songs but was good until that point.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Jul 28 2021

Was enjoying it but it was too long and by the end I couldn't wait for it to finish.

Copper Blue by Sugar
Aug 02 2021

Expected to like this a lot, was left feeling meh

On The Beach by Neil Young
Aug 03 2021

I hoped for so much but overall found it a bit boring.

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
Aug 04 2021

Real decent groove to this album.

B-52's by The B-52's
Aug 10 2021

I groaned when I saw this come up but really enjoyed this. Would listen again and probably buy on vinyl.

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
Aug 12 2021

A definite vinyl purchase. Wonderful stuff.

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Aug 13 2021

It’s a fucking banger.

Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Aug 16 2021

I’m hearing a slightly better version of Gossip here.

Ogden's Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces
Aug 17 2021

This could have been 3 star but for the stupidity of the second half. Shame.

Vespertine by Björk
Aug 18 2021

Can't believe it but this is decent. Heirloom is the best track on the album.

Aug 19 2021

There was potential here but he says N more than wu tang clan, it was juvenile in parts and the later controversies aren't a surprise after listening to this.

Young Americans by David Bowie
Aug 20 2021

I enjoyed this more this time than when it came up previously in my personal list. High 3 star but not quite 4.

Nowhere by Ride
Aug 24 2021

I really don’t get shoegaze at all but not on par with some of the shite I’ve rated as 1 star. Wouldn’t listen again.

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Aug 25 2021

Atmospheric but will happily live my life and never listen to it ever again.

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Aug 27 2021

Really good, would probably listen to this again.

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Aug 30 2021

It’s well played and doesn’t warrant a 1 star. It’s just not my thing at all.

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Aug 31 2021

Great stuff 👍🏼

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk
Sep 01 2021

Brilliant but wouldn’t listen to anything other than The Model again.

Hotel California by Eagles
Sep 08 2021

As bland as it comes and for some reason I like it 👍🏼

Violator by Depeche Mode
Sep 09 2021

The singles on this album are absolutely brilliant.

Achtung Baby by U2
Sep 10 2021

This is brilliant. It loses a star for being made by U2.

Sep 13 2021

Silly but some brilliant stuff on here. Drumming is as good as I’ve heard during the album club.

Superunknown by Soundgarden
Sep 14 2021

Great album, 15-20 minutes too long. Vocals and guitars are brilliant.

Hysteria by Def Leppard
Sep 16 2021

Everything here works, even the vocal which should annoy me but doesn’t.

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Sep 17 2021

Not great

Step In The Arena by Gang Starr
Sep 20 2021

Liked this. Listened to a couple of times since, Just To Get A Rep is the best song on it.

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock
Sep 21 2021

Was a high 3 based on Chameleon. Fell away after that.

Another Green World by Brian Eno
Sep 23 2021

Finally discovered that the best way to listen to Brian Eno is in the background when you're working.

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Oct 04 2021

Really enjoyed the second half of the album. Couple of the openers went nowhere for me.

Horses by Patti Smith
Oct 07 2021

Very good, loved her voice.

Orbital 2 by Orbital
Oct 08 2021

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Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Oct 11 2021

Easy listening and couple of proper classics.

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Oct 12 2021

Thought this was excellent other than the sax solo in The Gumbo Variations. Totally killed my enjoyment of the song.

Doolittle by Pixies
Oct 13 2021

Heard this for the first time 15 years ago. Loved it then, love it now. Can understand why it’s an acquired taste though so 2s & 3s won’t surprise me.

All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot
Oct 15 2021

Probably the biggest surprise I’ve had on this group. Guitars and drums are brilliant.

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Oct 19 2021

Meh Meh Mehs

The Visitors by ABBA
Oct 20 2021

Great first half, weaker second. Still very enjoyable.

The Grand Tour by George Jones
Oct 21 2021

The end of country music that I don’t enjoy. Not much wit, all a bit ballady.

Queen Of Denmark by John Grant
Oct 25 2021

Brilliant. Would be a 5 star but for a couple of the less serious songs in the middle.

Dookie by Green Day
Oct 27 2021

Brilliant fun album.

There's A Riot Goin' On by Sly & The Family Stone
Nov 01 2021

I don't like this. Too different from Stand! in my opinion.

Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple
Nov 02 2021

I love her voice, piano playing and the lyrics. Really interesting and this could have been a 4 star but some parts are too jazzy for my tastes.

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes
Nov 03 2021

Thought it was excellent throughout.

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Nov 04 2021

Gets a star for first half of band on the run. The rest is just okay. Like the cover. It gets a star too.

Sound Affects by The Jam
Nov 05 2021

Was okay. Wouldn't rush back to it but it didn't piss me off either.

...And Justice For All by Metallica
Nov 08 2021

One is a tune. Rest of it is fine but never really hits the same heights.

First Band On The Moon by The Cardigans
Nov 09 2021

High 2 star. Lovefool is a great song but I find it all sounds the same.

Nick Of Time by Bonnie Raitt
Nov 10 2021

I didn't mind this at all. Great voice, Nick of Time and The Road's My Middle Name are both very decent songs.

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Nov 11 2021

Absolutely wonderful. This is all very good and then you have Life on Mars which is on another level to almost everything. Loved Mick Ronson's guitar on Andy Warhol as well.

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan
Nov 12 2021

Would go back and listen again. Found it to be very interesting.

Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Nov 15 2021

Second half was very enjoyable. But wouldn't listen again.

The Doors by The Doors
Nov 16 2021

Break on through and Light My Fire get a star each. Rest of it is very average. Maybe you needed to be there.

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Nov 17 2021

I understand why people love or hate Elliott Smith. Its dreary and a tad depressing but I always enjoy his music.

Nixon by Lambchop
Nov 18 2021

A load of absolute nothing and I hate his voice.

Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson
Nov 19 2021

Some interesting ideas, but really not for me at all. Only the fact it is well done saves it from 1 star.

The Slider by T. Rex
Nov 22 2021

Great vibe throughout and some classic tunes.

2112 by Rush
Nov 23 2021

Interesting through out. Liked it a lot.

461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton
Nov 29 2021

Surprised Clapton would put together something which is so bland.

Tapestry by Carole King
Nov 30 2021

Can appreciate that this is a good album but I would never listen again.

1984 by Van Halen
Dec 01 2021

Great fun. Close to 4 star.

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry
Dec 02 2021

Two good openers followed by a load of old shit.

Is This It by The Strokes
Dec 03 2021

This is okay, but I never got the wankfest.

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Dec 06 2021

I liked The Wall. Can't get over it! Yeooooooooooooooo

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Dec 07 2021

This was okay. Not my thing but it made me smile a couple of times.

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
Dec 09 2021

A low 3. Really don’t like Australia or Kevin Carter. Not surprised that the singles from this album had no Richey James co writes.

Revolver by Beatles
Dec 10 2021

Brilliant stuff

Harvest by Neil Young
Dec 13 2021

I thought it was really good but also really quite boring.

Foo Fighters by Foo Fighters
Dec 14 2021

Really liked this. Also didn't realise this was basically a dave grohl solo album. Impressively talented man.

Infected by The The
Dec 16 2021

Not great

Leftism by Leftfield
Dec 17 2021

All very samey. High points are very decent but overall it bored me a tad.

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Dec 20 2021

Very decent

Suede by Suede
Dec 23 2021

I didn't mind this but I didn't love it either. Animal nitrate worth a star on its on own. Remainder worth a couple extra.

Tago Mago by Can
Dec 24 2021

Started well enough but overly long and ended up fucking me off.

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Dec 28 2021

This movie sound track stuff is well made and well played, but still leaves me cold.

The Sensual World by Kate Bush
Dec 29 2021

Always enjoyed a bit of Bush, however this was not for me.

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer
Dec 30 2021

Not great. Some bang average covers here.

Actually by Pet Shop Boys
Dec 31 2021

I'm assuming the front cover is Neil Tennant listening to this album.

Dear Science by TV On The Radio
Jan 04 2022

Stunning - never heard of this before but will be listening again.

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Jan 05 2022

Brilliant throughout, interesting and track order is perfect.

Jan 06 2022

Naf as fuck but spawned one of my favourite 90s dance tracks and the rest is decent. I'm feeling generous.

Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
Jan 07 2022

Heard this last year and quite liked it. Today it bored the balls off me.

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
Jan 11 2022

Thought this was excellent throughout. Very uplifting.

The Blueprint by JAY Z
Jan 12 2022

No doubting his talent but this isn't much fun.

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand
Jan 13 2022

Mostly brilliant - close to a 5 star.

LP1 by FKA twigs
Jan 14 2022

Listened twice now. Not for me.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Jan 17 2022

God only knows is a wonderful song. The rest doesn't annoy me but it doesn't grab me either.

Jan 18 2022

On second listen the opening is too poor to give it a 4 star review. Second half is great fun though.

Boy In Da Corner by Dizzee Rascal
Jan 19 2022

Didn't listen to it again, this is the score from original listen on solo list.

Hms Fable by Shack
Jan 20 2022

Thought this was brilliant. Natalie's Party and Daniella are both superb and book end some absolutely brilliant 90's indie music.

Fire Of Love by The Gun Club
Jan 21 2022

Just standard USA punk in my opinion. Quite fun but nothing to change my life. The 1001 albums review of this album is laughable btw.

Odelay by Beck
Jan 24 2022

Didn't like the last 2 tracks and considered giving this a 3 star but the rest of it is brilliant.

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
Jan 26 2022

Trim some songs down and this could have been higher.

Dr. Octagonecologyst by Dr. Octagon
Jan 27 2022

Wasn't massively keen despite the fact that Kool Keith's flow on this is flawless.

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers
Feb 01 2022

Decent in parts but very samey.

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Feb 03 2022

I love the G-funk genre but not this album. It has moments but is lyrically appalling. Main issue for me is that there isn't a single song on this that I'd want to add to a playlist.

Risque by CHIC
Feb 07 2022

Thought it was okay but everything sounds the same. Some of the tracks are way too long.

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Feb 09 2022

Really liked this. Great voice and enjoyed the slightly slow ambient pace.

Chelsea Girl by Nico
Feb 10 2022

So close to a 3. If only she could sing.

Vento De Maio by Elis Regina
Feb 11 2022

It's okay but not my cup of tea.

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Feb 15 2022

Like Pet Sounds without the couple of great songs to save it.

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Feb 16 2022

Brilliant - found a couple of new songs I hadn’t heard before but will definitely listen to again.

Vanishing Point by Primal Scream
Feb 17 2022

Doesn’t know what it wants to be. All over the place, couple of decent tracks but that’s it.

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Feb 18 2022

A scraped 4, high points are great but too long.

Garbage by Garbage
Feb 21 2022

Close to a 4. Really good throughout.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Feb 23 2022

Shocked at how good it was, particularly since I wasn’t found of No Sleep til Hammersmith.

25 by Adele
Feb 25 2022

Incredible voice but could do with cheering up a bit. Moan moan moan.

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Mar 01 2022

I get why this album is highly regarded. I just find the pace too slow and end up bored every time I listen to it.

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Mar 02 2022

Enjoyable.

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Mar 03 2022

Caught me from the first track and kept me interested throughout. Music and lyrics are brilliant.

In Utero by Nirvana
Mar 07 2022

Brilliant album.

Tommy by The Who
Mar 08 2022

How the fuck are these lot considered to be such an important band? Wank.

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan
Mar 09 2022

Close to a 4. Could see myself listening to this in the car.

Mar 10 2022

It’s okay - nothing more. Me against the world is the high point and it itself isn’t particularly high.

Truth And Soul by Fishbone
Mar 11 2022

Decent bass but ended up fucking me off

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Mar 15 2022

Couple of absolute bangers and rest is very decent.

Document by R.E.M.
Mar 22 2022

Thought this was superb, particularly the first half. 3 songs added to my playlist.

Suicide by Suicide
Mar 23 2022

A bad bad album, with the worst song ever released. Frankie Teardrop can fuck off.

Jack Takes the Floor by Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Mar 24 2022

Didn’t mind the guitar. Singing and songs were shite.

Ocean Rain by Echo And The Bunnymen
Mar 25 2022

Superb album.

Smash by The Offspring
Mar 28 2022

This is a high 3 album - liked the singing, the pace and the fact it has some good tunes. Although I can understand why some people wouldn’t like it.

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Mar 29 2022

Enjoyable but nothing would drag me back.

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Mar 30 2022

Blew my mind that Songs of Love is the Father Ted theme tune. The rest of this is good, and Something for the Weekend is a great opener. Could have been a 4 but for a slightly weak back end.

Mar 31 2022

Better than I remembered but I couldn’t play it in the house.

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Apr 01 2022

Slept on it, extremely talented man but fuck me this is boring. Also, the groans and grunts as he plays are off putting and distracting.

21 by Adele
Apr 04 2022

It’s an excellent album - strong throughout and then Someone Like You drops at the end. Miserable song but her voice is immense.

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Apr 06 2022

Rococo and We Used To Wait are the high points of a brilliant album. Definite vinyl purchase down the line.

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Apr 07 2022

Incredible album and really gnaws at you when you listen to it. Really unsettling.

Apr 08 2022

It has moments of real quality but they don’t last sufficiently for a really high score.

Moon Safari by Air
Apr 11 2022

Brilliant from start to finish.

Who's Next by The Who
Apr 12 2022

I'm not a fan of the Who and particularly Townshend, but I can't deny the quality here.

Birth Of The Cool by Miles Davis
Apr 13 2022

Pretty standard jazz. Didn't annoy me.

Raw Power by The Stooges
Apr 14 2022

Two good songs at the start with a load of shite afterwards.

Murder Ballads by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Apr 15 2022

‘Where the wild roses grow’ worth a star on its own. Remainder probably get another couple. A scraped 3.

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Apr 18 2022

Absolutely fabulous theme tune turning up here was a surprise 😂

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie
Apr 20 2022

Secretly worth a star, rest was worth a star.

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Apr 21 2022

Pretty bland

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Apr 22 2022

A couple of good songs but its all very one paced

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Apr 25 2022

Few very good songs and a fair bit of average.

Under Construction by Missy Elliott
Apr 26 2022

I haven’t minded either of her albums 👍🏼

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Apr 28 2022

80’s shite - the singles are good though.

The College Dropout by Kanye West
Apr 29 2022

Possibly the best hip hop album we've had on this 1001 albums list so far.

The Stooges by The Stooges
May 02 2022

I want to really like this. No Fun and I Wanna Be Your Dog are both very good but the rest is forgettable at best. 2.5 star.

Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper
May 03 2022

Solid rock album. Odd themes but doesn't get too dark.

Skylarking by XTC
May 04 2022

The jazz elements of the album stopped me giving it a 4 star.

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
May 05 2022

Took me back to Kellerman's ❤️

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
May 06 2022

Decent without being amazing.

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
May 09 2022

Possibly the best jazz we’ve had so far.

Rust In Peace by Megadeth
May 10 2022

Brilliant, superb riffs throughout and never feels like too much.

May 11 2022

There are two brilliant songs in here but the rest were just okay.

Microshift by Hookworms
May 12 2022

Forgettable.

Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney
May 13 2022

Good guitars and drums but not keen on the singing.

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
May 24 2022

Some absolutely brilliant songs on here.

Thriller by Michael Jackson
May 27 2022

Vile.

Be by Common
May 31 2022

Started well and then tailed off towards the end.

Let England Shake by PJ Harvey
Jun 02 2022

Interesting throughout and her voice is perfect.

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Jun 06 2022

'You oughta know' is the standout. Lots of other very decent songs, but some bad ones drops it out of 4 star country.

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
Jun 07 2022

She has a nice voice but the lyrics are brutal. And it all sounds exactly the same.

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Jun 10 2022

Was okay

1989 by Taylor Swift
Jun 13 2022

Annoyingly good. Close to a 4.

Dare! by The Human League
Jun 15 2022

Quite enjoyable.

Two Dancers by Wild Beasts
Jun 16 2022

Not keen - one song fades in the next creating 40 minutes I just don’t care about.

Honky Tonk Heroes by Waylon Jennings
Jun 17 2022

It was okay. Very Dukes of Hazzard.

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Jun 21 2022

3 star from me for Jazz means it was great!

Gold by Ryan Adams
Jun 22 2022

If this had been shorter it could have been 4 or 5 stars.

Le Tigre by Le Tigre
Jun 23 2022

Didn't get it at all.

Like A Prayer by Madonna
Jun 24 2022

Singles good, the rest is forgettable.

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Jun 27 2022

I actually enjoyed it and thought the use of the baseball commentary was very clever.

Queen II by Queen
Jun 28 2022

Seven seas of rhye is the only tune on this.

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Jun 30 2022

Love and affection is brilliant. The rest was just okay.

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento
Jul 01 2022

Didn't understand a single word and still enjoyed it.

Groovin' by The Young Rascals
Jul 06 2022
Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy
Jul 11 2022

A good laugh. Jailbreak as an opener had me bought in.

Marcus Garvey by Burning Spear
Jul 12 2022

Started off promising, but eventually I couldn't wait for it to end.

90 by 808 State
Jul 13 2022

A genuine rave classic.

Sincere by Mj Cole
Jul 14 2022

Crazy Love is okay, the rest is absolute balls.

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
Jul 18 2022

Might have rated this higher had we not had another Dusty album recently.

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Jul 20 2022

What a fucking waste.

The Slim Shady LP by Eminem
Jul 21 2022

I have actually ended up going to 4 star simply because of how good Rock Bottom is. And the Ken Kaniff skit made me laugh.

Rejoicing In The Hands by Devendra Banhart
Jul 22 2022

A really nice album. Found it to be quite interesting. High 3 star.

Marquee Moon by Television
Jul 25 2022

A load of absolute bollocks. Gets an extra star for some decent guitar.

The Man Who by Travis
Jul 26 2022

Turn and Why Does it always rain on me are both still great songs. The rest isn't close to as good as I remembered it. Generous 3 star.

Fun House by The Stooges
Jul 27 2022

Disappointing

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Aug 02 2022

Annoyingly ok

Black Metal by Venom
Aug 03 2022

Once I stopped taking it seriously I enjoyed it.

The La's by The La's
Aug 05 2022

It’s not bad.

1999 by Prince
Aug 08 2022

Excellent, and unlike everyone else, I quite like the second half.

NEU! 75 by Neu!
Aug 09 2022

Great stuff 👍🏼 Really interesting.

Low-Life by New Order
Aug 15 2022

Want to love it but it’s meh.

Protection by Massive Attack
Aug 17 2022

Massive shite

Fifth Dimension by The Byrds
Aug 18 2022

Second half was better, the version of Hey Joe was enjoyable. But overall is wasn't great.

Take Me Apart by Kelela
Aug 19 2022

I think this falls into the category of not my cup of tea, but to the right ears I could see this being well received.

Fromohio by fIREHOSE
Aug 25 2022

Good old quickly.

Moving Pictures by Rush
Aug 30 2022

Good fun. Tom sawyer and limelight are both tunes, close to a 4 star for me.

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Aug 31 2022

Best stones album imho. Stray cat blues the high point.

Sea Change by Beck
Sep 01 2022

Beck never ceases to amaze me with the depth of his work.

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Sep 08 2022

Where is my mind? is in my top 3 songs ever. Gigantic is great and rest is good.

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
Sep 12 2022

Big mouth strikes again and there is a light that never goes out are both one star songs. The rest is worth a star.

Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs
Sep 15 2022

I actually enjoyed the misery that was this album.

Sep 16 2022

Genuinely enjoyed it, Courtney’s voice is perfect for the songs (not saying she’s a brilliant singer but it works here) and it has consistently good tunes throughout. 4 star album for me.

Maxinquaye by Tricky
Sep 19 2022

Started really strong and then got a bit bored by the end.

Run-D.M.C. by Run-D.M.C.
Sep 20 2022

Didn’t really like this at all.

Cross by Justice
Sep 21 2022

Brilliant.

Abraxas by Santana
Sep 22 2022

Solid album. Hope you’re feeling better, black magic woman, and oye como va, are all belters.

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith
Sep 23 2022

Sounds like the music in the little sections of Sesame Street where they’d try to teach you something. Not for me.

The Hour Of Bewilderbeast by Badly Drawn Boy
Sep 26 2022

It’s brilliant but I think it’s a tad too long. Knock 10-15 minutes off this and I’d give it 5 stars.

Bad by Michael Jackson
Sep 27 2022

Vile.

Savane by Ali Farka Touré
Sep 28 2022

Actually started well but I really struggled with the last half hour.

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Sep 30 2022

Intervention is the standout on this album, the rest of it kind of drags. 2.5 star rounded up.

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Oct 03 2022

Decent groove but I’m not keen on him or his voice.

evermore by Taylor Swift
Oct 04 2022

She has a great voice and they’re nice songs. Could have given it 4 if it had been shorter.

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp
Oct 05 2022

Brilliant dance record 👍🏼

Bummed by Happy Mondays
Oct 06 2022

I want to like this.

Ramones by Ramones
Oct 10 2022

Yes, it’s 29 minutes of the same thing but there are a ton of tunes on here.

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Oct 11 2022

Good album and a brilliant cover of Heard it through the grapevine.

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Oct 12 2022

Not what I was expecting but I enjoyed it.

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
Oct 13 2022

This is better than most of the shite jazz we’ve had to listen to.

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Oct 14 2022

I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I love these guys.

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure
Oct 17 2022

Good album, with a genuinely brilliant song in ‘A Forest’. Memories of Oslo too.

Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Oct 19 2022

Pena was the moment when I finally knocked this turkey on the head. Fucking hate the cover too. Load of shite.

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Oct 20 2022

Just a lovely album.

Tragic Songs of Life by The Louvin Brothers
Oct 21 2022

I really do enjoy this country music - piss funny.

OK Computer by Radiohead
Oct 24 2022

Brilliant album. Lucky is probably amongst my favourite songs of the 90’s.

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
Oct 25 2022

At least it was short. They get an extra star for that.

System Of A Down by System Of A Down
Oct 26 2022

I dug soil. The rest was shite.

Penance Soiree by The Icarus Line
Oct 28 2022

I’ve already forgotten it.

Rio by Duran Duran
Oct 31 2022

Thought this was brilliant - singles on here are great, nothing annoyed me and I absolutely loved the final track.

Pink Flag by Wire
Nov 01 2022

Didn’t sound British to me - really close to a 4 star.

Pyromania by Def Leppard
Nov 02 2022

Nothing special - I enjoyed it but it’s a low 4 star album.

Berlin by Lou Reed
Nov 03 2022

Torn on this one. Listened to it twice, has some high points but a lot of lows. High 2 is my conclusion.

Illmatic by Nas
Nov 04 2022

One of the best rap albums ever.

Wild Wood by Paul Weller
Nov 07 2022

I don’t like Paul Weller but this is a good album.

My Generation by The Who
Nov 09 2022

This is totally forgettable.

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Nov 14 2022

Some high points, some filler. Gets a full star extra for the bass outro on Barbarism Begins At Home.

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Nov 15 2022

Too folksy for my taste and I find Regine’s vocal to be super annoying.

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Nov 16 2022

Started okay but dragged by half way through.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Nov 21 2022

Never listener to any AIC before, but thought this was great.

Homework by Daft Punk
Nov 22 2022

Although 'Around the World' is a one star song on its own, this is only a good record. It could have done with being 10 or 15 minutes shorter and is just too 'house' for my tastes to be given a 4 or 5.

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Nov 23 2022

Absolutely brilliant. Will buy it.

Damaged by Black Flag
Nov 24 2022

Henry Rolling FTW 😎 I liked it a lot.

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
Nov 28 2022

Superb. Grace Slick's vocal on Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are amongst my favourites by a female artist.

Blood And Chocolate by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Nov 30 2022

Very close to giving it a one star. Shite.

Fishscale by Ghostface Killah
Dec 01 2022

Great album, and 9 Milli is an absolutely brilliant tune.

New Forms by Roni Size
Dec 02 2022

It's okay, but very samey and way too long. If this had been 40 minutes I might have enjoyed it.

American Beauty by Grateful Dead
Dec 05 2022

Wasn't what I was expecting based on the band's name. But I quite enjoyed it.

Murmur by R.E.M.
Dec 07 2022

This is bland and boring.

Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Dec 08 2022

Not for me.

Out of Step by Minor Threat
Dec 09 2022

I didn't mind it. Glad it was short though.

The Next Day by David Bowie
Dec 12 2022

Listened twice and thought it was bang average.

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads
Dec 13 2022

Psycho Killer is a 1 star song, rest is decent.

Dust by Screaming Trees
Dec 15 2022

Didn’t like it at all.

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service
Dec 16 2022

Pretty standard blues album - nothing memorable about this. When Craig McLachlan does your song better you know it’s average.

The Yes Album by Yes
Dec 19 2022

Interesting but wouldn’t listen again.

British Steel by Judas Priest
Dec 21 2022

A good fun album. Close to a 4.

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Dec 22 2022

It’s very decent. I can never work out whether I love or hate Nico’s voice.

Let It Be by The Replacements
Dec 23 2022

Boner killer.

The Bends by Radiohead
Dec 26 2022

I still love the album but for every single banger (and there is a lot of them) there is a song I’m not fond of.

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction
Dec 28 2022

Several times I think I might really get into it then it loses me.

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
Dec 29 2022

Background music only for me. Not sure when I'd ever want to listen to this.

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
Dec 30 2022

Hate him but this is good.

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Jan 02 2023

In the right mood I love Elliott Smith. Today was such a day. Pity he did himself in because he was a brilliant artist. (Although I can understand that for others this will be total shit).

Bossanova by Pixies
Jan 03 2023

Weaker than Surfer and Doolittle so can't give it a 5 star, but it's still pretty great 👍🏻

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Jan 04 2023

I genuinely don’t get why Joni Mitchell is so popular.

Jan 09 2023

This is brilliant - 37 minute album packed with quality.

Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers
Jan 10 2023

Enjoyed this. Close to a 4. Hanging Around is the best song on the album.

Giant Steps by The Boo Radleys
Jan 11 2023

I don't get on with Shoegaze but this was OK.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Jan 12 2023

Great album. Not the highest pace ever but really enjoyed it.

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Jan 16 2023

Couple of great tracks elevating a lot of 60's psychedelic shite.

Rising Above Bedlam by Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Jan 18 2023

Interesting. Might go back for a second listen.

Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Jan 20 2023

Saw the band name and thought, 'great, I like one of their songs.' Alas, it was not on this album. Pretty shit.

Blur by Blur
Jan 23 2023

Couple of moments but generally shit. And I fucking hate Beetlebum. Shame as I really like blur.

Junkyard by The Birthday Party
Jan 25 2023

Bottom 5 album this. Pointless drivel.

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Jan 26 2023

I don't get Bruce Springsteen but this is a very good album.

Melodrama by Lorde
Jan 27 2023

Really decent this - not sure I'd listen again but she's clearly very talented.

Rubber Soul by Beatles
Jan 30 2023

Couple of good songs and a ton of filler.

Stardust by Willie Nelson
Jan 31 2023

I liked it 👍🏻 might be getting an extra star here because it was a shite Monday morning and it cheered me up.

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Feb 07 2023

Like a ton of stuff from this era - when they nailed it, they produced some of the best stuff ever. But there's so much guff in this.

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu
Feb 08 2023

Just not my thing. Vocals murder this.

The Cars by The Cars
Feb 14 2023

Enjoyable enough. Just what I needed was the high point. A solid 3.

Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers
Feb 20 2023

A generous 3. Very samey imho.

All Directions by The Temptations
Feb 22 2023

A bit harder than I expected. Enjoyable.

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
Feb 23 2023

Actually enjoyed the first half more which seemed like typical country music. If it had all been like that it would have been a 3.

Aja by Steely Dan
Feb 24 2023

Hated it

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix
Mar 01 2023

5 brilliant songs on this and a load of other very good ones.

Parallel Lines by Blondie
Mar 02 2023

Great album. Love Debbie Harry 😎

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
Mar 03 2023

Expected to hate it, but I was wrong.

Abbey Road by Beatles
Mar 09 2023

Excellent. Probably my favourite by the Beatles.

Mar 10 2023

One of the 3 best things made by Wu Tang or a solo member imho. Love it. criminology and verbal intercourse are absolutely brilliant.

Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
Mar 13 2023

Really enjoyable. Had me from the opening track.

Eagles by Eagles
Mar 14 2023

Bird shit.

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Mar 16 2023

Didn't expect to enjoy this as much based on the book. Some very nice songs here.

The Clash by The Clash
Mar 21 2023

Decent but never got the big deal

All Hail the Queen by Queen Latifah
Mar 23 2023

Too 1980’s hip hop for my tastes and some laughable lyrics.

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen
Mar 24 2023

Disappointing. 1 star for Everybody Knows, the rest gets a star. First album from Leonard that I haven’t loved.

Dummy by Portishead
Mar 27 2023

Good but not great.

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Mar 28 2023

Decent listen but all blended together.

Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits
Mar 29 2023

Gave it a second listen and enjoyed it more but still no more than a high 2 star.

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Mar 30 2023

A very high 3 - Grey/Afro knocks it down from a 4.

Tellin’ Stories by The Charlatans
Mar 31 2023

Been a while since I listened to it. Lots of brilliant songs and a bit of filler. High 4 is probably fair.

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Apr 04 2023

If it wasn’t for the importance of the message, this wouldn’t be considered a classic.

Play by Moby
Apr 05 2023

A really good album.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Apr 07 2023

Great guitar and bass on this.

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Apr 10 2023

Not always keen on the lyrics but the beats are absolutely brilliant on this.

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic
Apr 11 2023

Honestly bored the balls clean off me

Phrenology by The Roots
Apr 12 2023

Great listen. Bought The Seed on single back in the day.

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
Apr 13 2023

It's at the low end of ok.

In Our Heads by Hot Chip
Apr 14 2023

Loved it - superb album which I will get on vinyl.

The Undertones by The Undertones
Apr 17 2023

Expected to hate it and quite enjoyed it. Decent.

No Other by Gene Clark
Apr 20 2023

I enjoyed this - interesting album and shame it didn’t get more love when it was released.

So by Peter Gabriel
Apr 21 2023

Excellent stuff.

The Renaissance by Q-Tip
Apr 24 2023

Thought this was absolutely excellent

Yeezus by Kanye West
Apr 26 2023

Hated the first song, but after that it got really good.

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Apr 27 2023

Still think this stands up.

White Light by Gene Clark
Apr 28 2023

Pleasant enough but wouldn’t listen again.

Scum by Napalm Death
May 01 2023

First album to beat me. Got through them all until now.

McCartney by Paul McCartney
May 03 2023

Surprisingly I loved this.

Caetano Veloso by Caetano Veloso
May 04 2023

Upbeat and a decent listen.

Bluesbreakers by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
May 05 2023

It was okay

Traffic by Traffic
May 08 2023

Again, a decent listen. Quite enjoyed it.

OK by Talvin Singh
May 09 2023

Interesting and overall enjoyed it.

Teen Dream by Beach House
May 11 2023

Absolutely brilliant album.

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
May 12 2023

Decent for a change but would never go back to it.

Kala by M.I.A.
May 15 2023

Started off thinking I wouldn’t like it but really grew on me. 20 Dollar and Paper Planes are great tunes.

Rapture by Anita Baker
May 17 2023

Not bad

Low by David Bowie
May 22 2023

First side a 5, second side a 3. Averages out to a 4!

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
May 25 2023

It’s just okay for me. A generous three for My My Hey Hey or Hey Hey My My depending on your preference.

May 26 2023

Didn’t expect much but this is brilliant - wit, humour and Dre’s production. Heat is an absolute banger.

Butterfly by Mariah Carey
May 30 2023

She can sing but it’s not for me

Reggatta De Blanc by The Police
Jun 05 2023

Was okay - I quite liked the vibe of this. Nearly a 4.

Goo by Sonic Youth
Jun 06 2023

I enjoyed this - probably more than it deserved.

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Jun 07 2023

Nice voice but not for me.

Beyond Skin by Nitin Sawhney
Jun 09 2023

Close to a 1 star

Live! by Fela Kuti
Jun 12 2023

Actually quite good.

Truth by Jeff Beck
Jun 15 2023

Pretty boring imho.

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
Jun 23 2023

In my top 5 of hate.

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Jun 26 2023

Enjoyed this without loving it. Close to 4 stars.

S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things
Jun 27 2023

Constant odd audio coming in and out. Maybe they thought it was cutting edge at the time? Shit though.

For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music
Jun 28 2023

Thought this was pretty shit and I don’t usually mind a bit of Roxy Music.

Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
Jul 04 2023

Was okay. Inoffensive. Slightly boring.

Happy Sad by Tim Buckley
Jul 05 2023

It's not bad, just okay - a bit one paced.

Let's Get Killed by David Holmes
Jul 06 2023

Actually wasn't mad keen on this. Extra star for being from Belfast.

Pornography by The Cure
Jul 10 2023

Enjoyable enough.

Shadowland by k.d. lang
Jul 12 2023

I had a constant craving for this to end.

Rocks by Aerosmith
Jul 13 2023

Surprisingly very poor.

Jul 14 2023

I want to love this but I just don’t. I never have. She has a great voice but it’s one paced and I don’t think the singles are that great.

Now I Got Worry by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Jul 18 2023

Interesting - not sure I’d listen again.

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
Jul 19 2023

The best G funk album ever made - perfect. Gz and Hustlas is in my top 5 favourite songs ever.

Live / Dead by Grateful Dead
Jul 20 2023

No wonder some many people got high in 60’s. Soul destroying.

Survivor by Destiny's Child
Jul 21 2023

Starts well enough. The gospel to finish was unnecessary.

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Jul 25 2023

It’s better than I expected. Some of the singles are excellent.

World Clique by Deee-Lite
Jul 26 2023

Was okay - nothing special.

Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney
Jul 27 2023

Whilst I like it, it's a very short album and can't be rated higher than a 3 👍🏼

The Predator by Ice Cube
Jul 28 2023

Listened to it twice. It's good. A generous 4.

Joan Baez by Joan Baez
Aug 01 2023

Enjoyed it more than I expected. Easy enough listen.

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye
Aug 04 2023

Tails off toward the end but the singles are all high quality. Generous 4.

The Rising by Bruce Springsteen
Aug 07 2023

Bland shit.

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Aug 08 2023

Bored the balls off me.

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
Aug 09 2023

Brilliant stuff - surprised how much I enjoyed the arrangements here.

Floodland by Sisters Of Mercy
Aug 10 2023

Surprisingly brilliant. Looked like the sort of thing I’d hate but genuinely loved it.

Hypnotised by The Undertones
Aug 11 2023

Catchy and more enjoyable than I was expecting.

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Aug 15 2023

I hate myself for enjoying this.

Movies by Holger Czukay
Aug 16 2023

It was okay but I’m not sure what it was supposed to be.

Life's Too Good by The Sugarcubes
Aug 17 2023

Bjork 😩 and then they added the annoying bastard in the background.

Histoire De Melody Nelson by Serge Gainsbourg
Aug 18 2023

Questionable concept but the guitar and arrangements on this are wonderful.

California by American Music Club
Aug 22 2023

I hate this middle of the road dirge.

The Colour Of Spring by Talk Talk
Aug 23 2023

Middle of the road. Nice enough but also totally forgettable.

Boston by Boston
Aug 25 2023

Followed 2 shit albums, was uplifting and more than a feeling is a good tune. Generous 3.

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Aug 29 2023

I love her voice but her best album was yet to come.

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Aug 30 2023

Two one star songs and the rest is just average.

Welcome To The Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Aug 31 2023

I enjoyed this but it's half brilliant and half really average filler. Welcome to the pleasure dome is excellent although too long to put on a playlist.

Black Monk Time by The Monks
Sep 01 2023

It’s actually not bad but every song sounds the same to me.

Different Class by Pulp
Sep 04 2023

Only listened to this album for the first time in the last couple of years. It's a brilliant brilliant record. Something Changed is the best track on this.

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Sep 05 2023

Always wondered whether I like the idea of Bob Marley more than Bob Marley's music. This album suggests it's the former. It's okay but I wouldn't come back to it.

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Sep 08 2023

I think they're geniuses but this totally misses the mark for me.

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Sep 11 2023

The best 'new to me' hiphop album we've had on this list. Blown away by it.

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Sep 12 2023

I don't get it at all. Never have.

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Sep 13 2023

I really didn't enjoy this at all.

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Sep 20 2023

Some good stuff on here but the stevie wonder tribute just totally took me out of it.

Whatever by Aimee Mann
Sep 21 2023

I honestly hated this.

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Sep 22 2023
The Libertines by The Libertines
Sep 25 2023

A generous 3 star review. Remember thinking at the time they were quite clever writers but this has aged badly.

I See You by The xx
Sep 27 2023

The xx did a couple of decent tunes back at the start but they leave me largely cold.

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout
Sep 29 2023

Easy listening bollocks.

Winter In America by Gil Scott-Heron
Oct 02 2023

Not for me - although some good vocals

The Poet by Bobby Womack
Oct 03 2023

I didn’t mind this - couple of decent funky tunes.

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Oct 04 2023

This is good - probably just a 4 star for me. But I’m deducting a star because he essentially set Branson on the road to being a billionaire.

Guitar Town by Steve Earle
Oct 05 2023

I hate this style of American country music. Dogshit.

Hot Shots II by The Beta Band
Oct 10 2023

Strangely this was just what I needed on the bus on a dark Tuesday morning.

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Oct 11 2023

Surprised with how much I enjoyed this. Going to give it a generous 4 because I really enjoyed the last track, particularly the crowds silly excitement when he used the voice box.

I See A Darkness by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
Oct 12 2023

Blatant mis-selling. Nothing Bonnie about this. Depressing.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Oct 13 2023

Thought this was brilliant. Didn't fancy it when it came up but glad I listened.

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead
Oct 16 2023

Quite enjoyed this. Not the best they've done but still well worth a listen.

A Seat at the Table by Solange
Oct 17 2023

She can sing but too much politics on this for me.

Henry's Dream by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Oct 18 2023

Starts slowly and builds. I liked it.

You're Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr.
Oct 23 2023

Just don't get how this can be on this list. Only decent moment was the cover of the Cure and even it is shite.

Django Django by Django Django
Oct 26 2023

Solid throughout without ever being spectacular.

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Oct 27 2023

I want to like Nick Cave but his albums are just too slow for my tastes.

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
Oct 30 2023

Kate Bush doing a Bert The Chimney Sweep. A load of absolute balls.

Private Dancer by Tina Turner
Oct 31 2023

Best thing I've listened to today.

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Nov 01 2023

Occasionally I found myself enjoying this - but overall, it’s a fucking hard listen.

Bad Company by Bad Company
Nov 07 2023

Liked everything but Seagull which was a load of shite. Bad Company and Can’t Get Enough are both great songs.

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Nov 08 2023

Actually the most annoying album on here because EC has produced brilliant stuff over the years. This is total wank.

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Nov 09 2023

Really enjoyed this. Couple of songs added to the playlist.

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators
Nov 10 2023

A few decent guitar licks but this is shite.

Stripped by Christina Aguilera
Nov 14 2023

A high 3 - if it had been shorter it would have been a 4 or a 5.

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes
Nov 16 2023

On reflection, this bored the fuck out of me. Best song is a cover. The black slows.

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Nov 17 2023

It's a really enjoyable album this. They got bigger, but this is their best album by a mile.

Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera
Nov 20 2023

I really hated this.

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan
Nov 21 2023

Didn't get into this at all.

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Nov 23 2023

Was better than I remembered and expected. Fucking hate the singles though.

Architecture And Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Nov 27 2023

Came into this with zero positivity and ended up enjoying it a lot.

Moss Side Story by Barry Adamson
Nov 28 2023

Is it porn music? Is it a moody 80’s thriller soundtrack. Fuck knows.

Odessa by Bee Gees
Nov 29 2023

Weird as fuck.

Arular by M.I.A.
Dec 01 2023

Better was to come from M.I.A.

Solid Air by John Martyn
Dec 04 2023

Boring.

Lam Toro by Baaba Maal
Dec 05 2023

Some things on here sound quite nice but it's just not got me. A generous 2 because it at least has a groove.

Penthouse And Pavement by Heaven 17
Dec 08 2023

I honestly hated this. Maybe it was groundbreaking at the time. Only positive was it was only 38 minutes long.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Dec 11 2023

A nostalgic 3 but this has aged badly.

Slayed? by Slade
Dec 12 2023

'njoyable.

The Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers
Dec 15 2023

I liked this a lot. Never heard of them before but massive velvet underground vibes which is always a good thing.

Dec 18 2023

Close to a 4. Added a couple of these to my playlist.

Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Dec 19 2023

Better than the other one we had to listen to. But still shite.

Dec 20 2023

Goes on a bit - would give this is a 4 star if they had cut it to 35/40 minutes.

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Dec 25 2023

Inoffensive.

Colour By Numbers by Culture Club
Dec 28 2023

Brutal. Don’t like the singles on here and the rest is garbage.

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Dec 29 2023

Surprisingly enjoyable. Thought this would be scooby snacks and filler but it’s really quite good.

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jan 01 2024

There are a couple that haven’t aged well, but I still find myself enjoying them. The rest of this album is incredible.

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Jan 03 2024

Great from start to finish.

Vauxhall And I by Morrissey
Jan 04 2024

One paced and generally average.

Dog Man Star by Suede
Jan 10 2024

I quite enjoy this despite there being no brilliant tunes. But it’s too long and so gets a high 2. If they’d knock 25 minutes off this it would be better for it.

Elastica by Elastica
Jan 11 2024

Very decent album - a 3 generally but Connection and Waking Up are both brilliant songs.

Meat Puppets II by Meat Puppets
Jan 16 2024

Some good music here with a lot of bad singing. Love the nirvana unplugged versions so they get a generous extra star.

Want One by Rufus Wainwright
Jan 17 2024

Some nice stuff on here but overall found it to be one paced and that pace isn’t for me.

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Jan 22 2024

Just utterly pointless. If this guy wasn’t in Steely Dan no one would care about this.

Tank Battles by Dagmar Krause
Jan 23 2024

To quote Dagmar, this is an unpleasant stain on the wall. This is not good. It’s not good.

Metal Box by Public Image Ltd.
Jan 24 2024

Shit box

The Score by Fugees
Jan 25 2024

Singles are brilliant - I’m being generous.

Eternally Yours by The Saints
Jan 26 2024

Paint by numbers punk music but I quite enjoyed it.

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
Jan 29 2024

Close to a 5 - so close, for once I could have taken an extra few songs.

Trans Europe Express by Kraftwerk
Jan 30 2024

I really didn’t get this at all. Close to giving it 1 star.

Crazysexycool by TLC
Feb 01 2024

Just okay imho with two good songs.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
Feb 02 2024

Actually didn’t mind this. Mental story about the background and the killing of his mum.

Feb 05 2024

Really good, had never even heard of this album before and really preferred it to his later work.

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Feb 06 2024

Very good. (⭐person)

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Feb 07 2024

Dreaded it when it came up but actually enjoyed it.

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
Feb 13 2024

Brilliant - particularly love Summertime (and Eminem’s use of the song in Rock Bottom).

Sulk by The Associates
Feb 14 2024

A couple of decent songs but overall a load of bollocks.

Feb 15 2024

I quite enjoyed this. Reminded me Sufjan Stevens which isn’t a bad thing.

Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers
Feb 20 2024

This was better than I expected. Couple of great songs on here and a lot of guitar playing that I liked.

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder
Feb 22 2024

A generous 3. Higher Ground is a great song but the rest is largely forgettable.

Repeater by Fugazi
Feb 26 2024

I liked this - very decent.

The Specials by The Specials
Feb 27 2024

It’s a very generous 3

Quiet Life by Japan
Feb 28 2024

Started okay but got old fast

C'est Chic by CHIC
Feb 29 2024

Nice enough but I expected more

Opus Dei by Laibach
Mar 01 2024

Woke up in a bad mood today so this could be harsh but I genuinely think I hate this.

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
Mar 04 2024

I genuinely loved this. The arrangements, the electronic section, the male and female vocals, the writing, the way it bounces about between styles. Perfect. An album of 69 love songs should not be this good.

Brothers by The Black Keys
Mar 05 2024

Really enjoyed this.

Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Mar 06 2024

I enjoyed this - genuinely reminded me of spinal tap.

Metallica by Metallica
Mar 07 2024

There are some bangers on here and there are some average songs. Not as good as master of puppets which is basically perfect.

Sex Packets by Digital Underground
Mar 08 2024

Good beats and samples used are great - lyrics are very of their time.

Slipknot by Slipknot
Mar 11 2024

I didn’t like this at all.

Cupid & Psyche 85 by Scritti Politti
Mar 12 2024

I almost threw my phone in disgust. Sickly 80’s shite.

Fear Of Music by Talking Heads
Mar 14 2024

Quite interesting but not sure when I’d ever listen to this.

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Mar 18 2024

Genuinely think this is a load of shite.

Country Life by Roxy Music
Mar 19 2024

This is an absolutely brilliant record.

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Mar 20 2024

Good fun. Would have loved to have understood the lyrics.

Tical by Method Man
Mar 21 2024

I like it but I don’t love it. Think Ironman and Cuban Linx are both better.

Fever Ray by Fever Ray
Mar 22 2024

Enjoyed this more than I expected

In It For The Money by Supergrass
Mar 25 2024

Solid all the way through and the first side is a banger.

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley
Mar 26 2024

It’s okay but nothing that gets me excited.

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Mar 27 2024

I was a little disappointed if I’m honest. Didn’t like much of Ozzy’s vocal and I detest the song Changes.

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Apr 01 2024

I don’t think I’d ever listen again but I thought it was really good. Close to a 4.

Strange Cargo III by William Orbit
Apr 03 2024

Fine in the background when I was working but wouldn’t listen again.

Lost Souls by Doves
Apr 04 2024

Saw shoegaze written on wiki and feared the worst. It was brilliant, close to a 5.

Autobahn by Kraftwerk
Apr 05 2024

I enjoyed this more than I remembered.

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council
Apr 09 2024

Utter shite. Actually got on my tits.

Brutal Youth by Elvis Costello
Apr 10 2024

Just don’t get it

Da Capo by Love
Apr 11 2024

All over the place.

American Gothic by David Ackles
Apr 12 2024

Turned it off. Haven’t done that often.

Fred Neil by Fred Neil
Apr 15 2024

Was okay.

The Coral by The Coral
Apr 16 2024

It’s okay but very short.

Olympia 64 by Jacques Brel
Apr 22 2024

Not for me. An extra star because I recently went to L’Olympia.

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Apr 26 2024

I loved this at the time but it feels too long now. Honestly could do without 15-20 minutes of this. The singles however are epic. BSS, Lucky Man and The Drugs Don’t Work are still songs I listen to regularly. This elevates it from a 3 to 4.

Apr 29 2024

This was actually very decent. Can see me sticking it on as background music.

Diamond Life by Sade
Apr 30 2024

Nice voice but one paced.

Talk Talk Talk by The Psychedelic Furs
May 02 2024

Wouldn’t listen again but didn’t mind it either.

Trafalgar by Bee Gees
May 03 2024

Genuinely hated it

More Specials by The Specials
May 07 2024

In my top 10 most hated albums on this list I think.

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth
May 09 2024

Don’t get it - feels like there’s no choruses.

Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu
May 10 2024

Not great

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett
May 13 2024

At least it was short. A big thanks to Syd for that.

Future Days by Can
May 15 2024

Wouldn’t listen again but was decent.

Guero by Beck
May 17 2024

This is absolutely brilliant. So close to a 5.

Fly Or Die by N.E.R.D
May 21 2024

These lads were shit.

Faust IV by Faust
May 22 2024

Reasonable background noise whilst I was working. Interesting.

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
May 24 2024

It’s exactly what I expected it to be.

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
May 28 2024

Absolute drivel

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
May 29 2024

Decent with a good song.

Very by Pet Shop Boys
May 30 2024

Enjoyable

Behaviour by Pet Shop Boys
Jun 03 2024

Very samey and didn’t think that was a good thing.

Isn't Anything by My Bloody Valentine
Jun 05 2024

I have never got MBV or why they are so popular. I assume shoegaze just isn’t for me.

Jun 06 2024

A very decent album until the last song. Without that shit song and stupid gap of 15 minutes to further noise it would have been a 4.

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Jun 07 2024

Thought this was a great listen.

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors
Jun 10 2024

Interesting enough album. High 2

Nevermind by Nirvana
Jun 12 2024

Too many brilliant songs not to give it a 5.

War by U2
Jun 13 2024

Great songs and other terrible ones.

Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds
Jun 17 2024

Good but you can’t give a covers album higher than 3 imho.

Brown Sugar by D'Angelo
Jun 18 2024

An entire album that grated on me. Shit. Damn. Motherfucker.

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Jun 21 2024

Bores me even though she has a great voice.

Electric by The Cult
Jun 24 2024

Great album. Only misstep is Born to be Wild - it was the only time I didn’t enjoy the lead singers voice.

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Jun 25 2024

You can’t not give this a 4 - but some of the songs are poor when Jimi is singing but get good when he’s properly playing.

Konnichiwa by Skepta
Jun 26 2024

Never heard of Skepta but this is something I’d buy.

Jun 27 2024

Started badly but ended well. Dead Bodies is a great tune.

Reign In Blood by Slayer
Jun 28 2024

It was okay - not as bad as I expected.

Street Signs by Ozomatli
Jul 03 2024

One song popped up here. It was enough to know it was shite.

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Jul 04 2024

Coming to America vibes. I enjoyed it.

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Jul 08 2024

Nice voice but way too long. Never listening to this for half a work day.

Rain Dogs by Tom Waits
Jul 09 2024

There are moments when I think I like it but they always go away.

Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart
Jul 15 2024

Nothing offensive but I just don’t get why it’s so popular.

Made In Japan by Deep Purple
Jul 16 2024

I genuinely loved this.

Jul 19 2024

For jazz this isn’t bad - they actually sound like they’re playing the same song which is worth an extra star.

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Jul 22 2024

Pity that the two albums was all we got from them. Great band and I love how dark this is.

The Good, The Bad & The Queen by The Good, The Bad & The Queen
Jul 24 2024

Never heard of this before but knew Damon’s voice straight away. Very enjoyable.

Kenya by Machito
Jul 26 2024

Not bad

Bert Jansch by Bert Jansch
Jul 29 2024

I don’t know why, but I really enjoyed this.

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down by The Dandy Warhols
Jul 30 2024

Better than I was expecting. Close to a 4 except I’m not sure I’d ever put it on again.

Germfree Adolescents by X-Ray Spex
Jul 31 2024

During the first song I thought I’d hate to this but it grew on me and eventually I quite liked it.

Ys by Joanna Newsom
Aug 02 2024

I genuinely loved this at first but by 35-40 minutes in it was starting to drag.

Being There by Wilco
Aug 05 2024

Such a fucking boring album.

Sister by Sonic Youth
Aug 06 2024

Nothing I have heard from Sonic Youth during this entire 1001 albums has moved me from the position that they are shit.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Aug 07 2024

I’ve always wanted to like this but it’s one great song surrounded by stuff I don’t like.

Sunshine Hit Me by The Bees
Aug 08 2024

Never heard of them before, misread the name of the band and thought it was the Bee Gees. Still, this was amazing. Would buy it.

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey
Aug 09 2024

I like PJ, but I’m not sure about this one. Bit too much going on for lots of it.

Paris 1919 by John Cale
Aug 13 2024

Bored the tits off me

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
Aug 14 2024

This is the best jazz record we’ve had on here. Not my genre but I could happily listen to this.

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Aug 15 2024

Best album we’ve have from EC.

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Aug 16 2024

I totally hated this

Timeless by Goldie
Aug 19 2024

Good but way too long.

Vivid by Living Colour
Aug 21 2024

Has its moments

Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues
Aug 23 2024

Every once in a while you get a gem that you’d never have heard of if it weren’t for this book.

The White Room by The KLF
Aug 26 2024

An absolutely brilliant album - I genuinely was never fussed in the klf singles but this album is superb.

Trio by Dolly Parton
Aug 27 2024

It’s got some lovely vocal but I could listen to it more than once.

Tonight's The Night by Neil Young
Aug 28 2024

It’s good enough but I don’t really get the hype with Neil Young.

Music by Madonna
Aug 29 2024

Hate American pie and the title track, but the rest of it is okay.

Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub
Aug 30 2024

Think it’s quite one paced and don’t remember a single chorus.

Technique by New Order
Sep 03 2024

This keeps happening. I want to love this but I just don’t. It’s maybe a perfect example of you needed to be there at the time.

Green by R.E.M.
Sep 05 2024

They have a smashing greatest hits.

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Sep 06 2024

This is a decent album but I’ve never fully understood why LZ are so revered. Other than Babe I’m Gonna Leave You I don’t think there’s any big songs.

Vulnicura by Björk
Sep 09 2024

I didn’t think I would like this Bjork album. And I don’t. Some decent moments but it’s far too long.

Ananda Shankar by Ananda Shankar
Sep 10 2024

I’m coming from a place where sitar music can only ever be given a max 3 marks. I enjoyed light my fire and jumping jack flash and I’m feeling reasonably generous, so a 3 it is.

Snivilisation by Orbital
Sep 11 2024

Really enjoyed it but a tad long in the end which knocks it down from a 4 star.

Pretenders by Pretenders
Sep 12 2024

This honestly bored the balls off me.

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star
Sep 13 2024

Didn’t expect to like this but it was actually a very decent listen.

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
Sep 18 2024

2 stars really but giving it an extra star due to the Simpsons episode where this gets played at church.

All Mod Cons by The Jam
Sep 19 2024

Decent enough background music although I’m not a massive fan of Weller.

Headquarters by The Monkees
Sep 24 2024

Boring wannabe Beatles without the talent.

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday
Sep 25 2024

Nice enough but just not my genre.

Wild Gift by X
Sep 27 2024

I’d honestly never heard of X, but I really really enjoyed this.

Ctrl by SZA
Sep 30 2024

It’s okay - not my cup of tea but it wasn’t bad to listen to.

Live At Leeds by The Who
Oct 01 2024

Very generous 2. Just don’t get why people rate these guys so highly.

Cut by The Slits
Oct 02 2024

Heard it through the grapevine is a really decent cover but the rest of this is very shit. Generous 2.

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Oct 03 2024

Nice in parts but nothing ever massively interests me.

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Oct 04 2024

I genuinely hated this.

Killing Joke by Killing Joke
Oct 07 2024

Didn’t mind this. Generous 3.

Medúlla by Björk
Oct 08 2024

Bjork makes me hate music. So fucking shit.

Oct 11 2024

Why people who can play instruments choose to play them like this will always baffle me.

Connected by Stereo MC's
Oct 16 2024

Just okay

1977 by Ash
Oct 18 2024

Is Tim Wheeler a good singer? Not really. Is he a brilliant guitar player? Not especially. But I love this album. It’s a fucking 90’s classic, riddled with great tunes and it was done by lads from just up the road. What’s not to like?

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Oct 21 2024

Superb voice.

Pieces Of The Sky by Emmylou Harris
Oct 22 2024

She has a nice voice but I really didn’t like this.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Oct 24 2024

Really good.

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Oct 29 2024

Enjoyable while I worked - for once it was a little too short.

Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Oct 31 2024

Just the most boring forgettable album I’ve heard in a long time.

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Nov 01 2024

Way better than I expected

Stephen Stills by Stephen Stills
Nov 04 2024

Nothing special but I did like Go Back Home a lot.

Arrival by ABBA
Nov 05 2024

I know that a ton of these songs are amongst their most popular, and whilst I appreciate their talent, they’re not songs I’m keen on.

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
Nov 06 2024

This was way better than I expected.

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes
Nov 07 2024

I liked this - last live song and Julian’s chat wasn’t great.

Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams
Nov 08 2024

Was a 4 star album until 3/4 of the way through. In the end it dragged a little and I was hoping for the end.

Stankonia by OutKast
Nov 11 2024

The high points are amazing on this, but there is a few times it loses me slightly.

Blunderbuss by Jack White
Nov 12 2024

Expected better

Ragged Glory by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Nov 13 2024

Very decent, Love to Burn was an absolute banger.

Punishing Kiss by Ute Lemper
Nov 14 2024

I didn’t make it the whole way through. Fucking hated it.

A Little Deeper by Ms. Dynamite
Nov 18 2024

Starts brilliantly but fades by halfway through.

The Trinity Session by Cowboy Junkies
Nov 19 2024

Just not my cup of tea - nice but not something I’d ever go back to.

D by White Denim
Nov 21 2024
Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Nov 22 2024

I have a mate who swears blind this is the greatest Irish album ever made. He is full of absolute shite.

Dry by PJ Harvey
Nov 25 2024

Such a brilliant voice

Alien Lanes by Guided By Voices
Nov 26 2024

Some of the inclusions in this book have astounded me.

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Nov 27 2024

Listened to this a few times. Really enjoyed it. Phantom of the Opera, Iron Maiden and Transylvania are great tunes. Charlotte the Harlot keeps this from being 5 stars.

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Nov 28 2024

Never listened to a Depeche Mode album (to my recollection) which appears to have been a bad call on my part.

White Ladder by David Gray
Nov 29 2024

Remember not liking David Gray and actively avoided this album but this was exceptional.

Duck Rock by Malcolm McLaren
Dec 04 2024

Pretty interesting tbf. Not what I was expecting.

En-Tact by The Shamen
Dec 05 2024

I quite enjoyed this but without the big singles it never is anything other than decent.

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales
Dec 06 2024

Thought this was superb. Pity it’s not on vinyl.

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Dec 09 2024

Liked it - paranoid and iron man are both brilliant. Rest isn’t on par though.

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
Dec 11 2024

Bought this at the time and remember being disappointed. Few good songs but the rest of it is poor.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Dec 12 2024

High points and some totally forgettable stuff too.

Rip It Up by Orange Juice
Dec 13 2024

Not for me

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell
Dec 16 2024

One part of me enjoyed this and another part of me hopes to never hear it ever again.

So Much For The City by The Thrills
Dec 20 2024

It’s a nice album but eventually it grated on me. Might be the lead singers voice.

Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder
Dec 23 2024

This is good but goes on a bit. Also spawned Wild Wild West which is worth a deduction.

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Dec 25 2024

Early 90’s hip hop - at the time I thought it was cool as fuck but old me cringes at an awful lot of it.

Closer by Joy Division
Dec 27 2024

I like Joy Division a lot but I listen to their albums and don’t really know why.

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye
Dec 30 2024

It’s so long and not very memorable

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar
Dec 31 2024

There are good moments on this but not enough of them. Generous 3.

The Rise & Fall by Madness
Jan 01 2025

I thought I liked Madness until I heard this album. Singles good. The rest is not.

Ritual De Lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
Jan 02 2025

The music is great but I don’t like the singing.

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Jan 03 2025

Great album. JPJ’s bass playing on this album is epic.

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Jan 06 2025

Completely forgettable.

Red Dirt Girl by Emmylou Harris
Jan 07 2025

Stick to doing covers. Nice voice but this is really bland paint by numbers country music.

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jan 08 2025

I don’t get all the fuss about Nick Cave. Best song is one he did with Kylie. Aside from that there are one or two others I don’t mind.

I Against I by Bad Brains
Jan 10 2025

Seriously, the album I needed on a low energy day. House of Suffering is one of the best ‘new to me’ songs I’ve heard on here in a while.

Arc Of A Diver by Steve Winwood
Jan 13 2025

An affront to the 1001 albums list that this was included. It couldn’t sound more 80s bland if it tried.

School's Out by Alice Cooper
Jan 14 2025

Weird. Not what I was expecting. Quite a bit of jazz and the elements in here.

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses
Jan 15 2025

Quite liked her voice but wouldn’t go back to it. Generous 3z

Group Sex by Circle Jerks
Jan 16 2025

Was simple and good fun.

Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp
Jan 17 2025

Nice voice and arrangement but overall a little boring. Only 39 minutes though so I’ll be reasonable.

Justified by Justin Timberlake
Jan 20 2025

A couple of decent hits from the time but overall a load of wank from an absolute cunt of a man.

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Jan 21 2025

Lay in the sun today and listened to this. Really beautiful.

Devotional Songs by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Jan 22 2025

It’s okay but not to my taste

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Jan 27 2025

One of the first vinyl albums I bought. Beautiful album.

High Violet by The National
Jan 28 2025

I enjoyed this - good album.

Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt
Jan 29 2025

I don’t understand why you’d learn to play an instrument and be musical enough to get a deal to churn this out. Just shit.

GI by Germs
Jan 30 2025

It starts so well this, I was disappointed by the second half and particularly the last song which seemed like it was just a studio jam.

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
Jan 31 2025

It’s okay. Silly. But silly is okay sometimes.

Moondance by Van Morrison
Feb 03 2025

The best of his albums. You can stick your Astral Weeks up yer hole.

G. Love And Special Sauce by G. Love & Special Sauce
Feb 04 2025

It’s actually not as bad as I was expecting. The type of music they played on repeat in What Everyone Wants. Wouldn’t listen again but feeling reasonably generous.

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Feb 05 2025

Like early Cure without any of the tunes.

Spiderland by Slint
Feb 07 2025

I enjoyed this - slightly one paced but album wasn’t so long it bothered me.

Time (The Revelator) by Gillian Welch
Feb 10 2025

It’s pleasant enough but I wouldn’t listen again.

Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
Feb 12 2025

Didn’t mind this

Close To You by Carpenters
Feb 13 2025

One of the most beautiful voiced female singers ever imho and some lovely songs for her to sing.

Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope
Feb 17 2025

Bored me a little. Nothing currently stuck in my memory.

Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
Feb 18 2025

That’s not the way I ah ha ah ha I like it.

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Feb 19 2025

I didn’t like this much at all.

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne
Feb 20 2025

In the first 10 minutes of any Saint Etienne album I convince myself I’m going to like it. But I never really do.

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Feb 21 2025

The best thing I listened to today, which isn’t saying much. High 2.

Third by Soft Machine
Feb 24 2025

Turd.

Feb 25 2025

It was okay but I’ve woken up today and don’t remember any of it.

Face to Face by The Kinks
Feb 26 2025

Disappointing considering some of the songs these lads have done.

Blackstar by David Bowie
Feb 27 2025

I’m rating this as a 3 simply because I don’t know if I love it or hate it.

BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé
Feb 28 2025

It’s not bad but I’m not into this at all.

Roots by Sepultura
Mar 04 2025

Each to their own I suppose.

Drunk by Thundercat
Mar 05 2025

Really got on my nerves

Mar 06 2025

Much prefer the more commercial period for Genesis i.e., post Peter Gabriel. Too progressive rock for my tastes.

Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
Mar 07 2025

Never listened to this before and it’s an absolute banger. Brilliant.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Mar 10 2025

It’s not a great album but Tusk is up there with their best songs. Lifts it to a 3.

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Mar 11 2025

It’s a good fun listen.

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
Mar 12 2025

Didn’t enjoy it as much as I hoped.

Smile by Brian Wilson
Mar 14 2025

So shite it’s unbelievable.

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
Mar 18 2025

Some bangers on here but also a load of pish.

GREY Area by Little Simz
Mar 19 2025

I liked the first song but it was all a bit one paced for me. Not bad.

Atomizer by Big Black
Mar 21 2025

Not good

Kollaps by Einstürzende Neubauten
Mar 25 2025

Would give it zero if I could.

Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith
Mar 27 2025

This was a very good album - went in with low expectations but could see myself buying this.

Third by Portishead
Mar 31 2025

I think this starts really well but really goes downhill in the second half. Generous 3.

Woodface by Crowded House
Apr 01 2025

The most boring middle of the road bland album I have ever heard. Hated it.

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix
Apr 02 2025

Had its moments but never fully got into it.

Chris by Christine and the Queens
Apr 03 2025

It’s not for me

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
Apr 04 2025

I like this but it’s not their best - Paul’s Boutique and Ill Communication are far superior.

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
Apr 07 2025

Hated this - felt like I was at a wedding feast in Sherwood Forest.

Make Yourself by Incubus
Apr 08 2025

It wasn’t bad but I won’t listen again.

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
Apr 09 2025

It’s slow and quite boring. Nothing on here interested me.

Ingenue by k.d. lang
Apr 10 2025

I always hated Constant Craving. This was more of the same. I’m going to be generous and give it a 2 though because she does have a nice voice.

Viva Hate by Morrissey
Apr 11 2025

I enjoyed this more than I expected.

Apr 14 2025

The Prodigy are the greatest dance act of all time and probably the most important band in my life. The reason I got into music. Left it to the last for that reason and glad I did.

Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club
Apr 15 2025

This has some good moments.

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Apr 16 2025

I didn’t get this and I don’t like her voice.

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Average rating: 2.80 (0.38 below global average).

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