Meh. Not for me.

Surprised to see such a recent album in the list - and not entirely sure why. Not great, not terrible.

I liked the radio playlist that Spotify created after this

My heart sank. I don’t know what it is about me and Radiohead but I just don’t get the hype, and especially not for this album. I don’t even like the Mark & Lard’s The Shirehorses spoof album “Our Kid Eh” which has very little Radiohead related content. Go figure.

It was ok to me, but didn’t stand out as anything spectacular that must enter my ears frequently in the future.

Better than I thought it would be. They were a good sounding live band.

I knew more of the songs than I thought I would! Great production but not a keeper for me.

I knew none of these. I could hear elements of War of the Worlds and The Divine Comedy. Didn’t sound like it was from 1973!

I was dreading this, and it was a bit too jazz-like for my tastes, but it was ok. Would I listen again voluntarily? No. Would I turn it off if it came on? Depends how far away the phone is…

Quite nondescript. Nothing outstanding here at all. Would rather re-listen to Count Basie tbh!

I was quite excited by this album - unfortunately for me it did not deliver. I like the Souvenirs song, but nothing else really stood out.

It was enjoyable but probably wouldn’t listen again.

It was pleasant enough, although I really don’t like the track Moondance

I really enjoyed this one but then I do loves me a bit of hip hop. If sounded so fresh, couldn’t believe it was from 2002 - it spoke of topics still relevant today.

It was ok - I don’t really get the mega appeal of the White Stripes, but it was listenable.

I have never heard of this band so was interested to listen. It surprised. I had heard Crash Test Dummies’ version of Androgynous, had no idea it was a cover!

I like Bob Dylan anyway but had only listened to anthologies. I liked this but there were definitely stronger and weaker tracks.

I kinda don’t get the hype, but it was pleasant enough.

A massive surprise! I had no idea what to expect, and somehow it managed to deliver on everything! Definite influence of (or influenced by) Jesus Christ Superstar. And some 50s/60s fun stuff too. So many genres! I did feel this would have been more enhanced by drugs….

It was pleasant enough but probably won’t listen again.

Wow. What an album. Pretty cool. Definitely an influence on the divine comedy

A nice surprise. Couldn’t believe it was 2009.

It was ok. Didn’t set my world on fire

Had never listened to a full BB album before - I liked it. Went on to listen to another one which I didn’t like so much. Think I need to be in the mood for something like this.

Short and sweet

Took me right back to my early 20s. Loved it.

Haven’t ever listened to a full Rolling Stones and was surprised at the different styles of music on it.

Nice album.

Thankfully it was short. Jazz is not my thing.

Love me a bit of Paul Simon

His voice was deeper than I expected it to be. Not my kinda rap music, can’t see the hype.

I listened to it 3 or 4 times.

Loved it. Sought out more of their music afterwards. I’m now a fan.

Not my thing. Too jazzy.

Not my favourite Roxy Music music.

Weird. Very weird. But fun also.

I really enjoyed this album. Went and listened to Graceland by Paul Simon afterwards

Actually really enjoyed this - and enjoyed the resulting Spotify recommended playlist too!

Not my thing.

I enjoyed this, but not a huge fan of the guitar solos, which I’m sure true Van Halen fans do.

I thought “Let’s keep gettin’ it on” was a parody…

It was ok. Didn’t rock my world.

It was ok. Was never a fan of Lovefool and the rest was in a similar vein.

Didn’t really make an impact. But didn’t offend.

Track one - did not enjoy. Few tracks after that quite enjoyed, but not my usual music.

Apart from Dreaming of You, I found everything else quite dull. Sorry.

It was ok. Haven’t heard of this band or any of their music. Bit unmemorable.

Hadn’t listened to much Kate Bush other than singles - quite enjoyed, especially her cockney voice.

It was pretty cool and knew more songs than I thought

I like the Smiths but hadn’t heard this album in full. Really enjoyed it.

It was ok. Again, didn’t rock my world.

Very New Order

I enjoyed this more than I thought. China girl was awesome.

Didn’t listen all the way through. I don’t like jazzy Van Morrison. Don’t like jazz.

I knew one of their songs, who knew?? It was ok but not amazeballs

The first track was awful - hurt my ears! The rest was ok.

A nice surprise. Quite like the Maccabees.

I love me some Waylon Jennings.

I’m glad I’ve listened. I liked Spoilt Victorian Child 😅

It’s classic Ray Charles. You either like it or you don’t.

It was ok. Probably wouldn’t listen again by choice.

Loved it. Knew all the songs but hadn’t listened to them all together

It wasn’t the beach boys

Just ok tbh

I didn’t know what to expect but I quite enjoyed it

It sounded very similar to June Carter and family - but not similar enough

I liked. Would I listen again voluntarily? Prob not.

It was obviously good production. But just a bit dull on first listen. I’m sure subsequent listens would get under the skin.

It was totally not what I was expecting. In a good way. But a bit too dreamy for me.

Pleasantly surprised! Recognised the song “two weeks” from an advert. Very Maccabee vibes.

Nice album but apart from the singles the others didn’t really hit the mark for me.

Bit too jazzy for my liking - but nice to hear

A couple of gems.

It was ok. Not very memorable tbh.

First time listening to a whole PSB album. It was ok.

Very long album - would have to be a super fan to listen to it all!

‘Twas ok. No bangers but I bet I would like it if I was in the right frame of mind/location

No. Not for me.

I was excited by this one as I had the album when it came out. But was still disappointed. Also though it was Maverick Strike with no A - you live and learn

Bit boring tbh

Nope.

Samey. Probably needs a proper listen on a record player for full effect

Ok - recognised at least one song (stepping stone)

I really enjoyed the first few tracks - then it got very samey. Very radio 2

It was interesting. Couldn’t get the Shirehorse’s “Frank Spencer Blue’s Explosion” out of my head 😆

Took me back….

Interesting to hear the song sampled by Basement Jaxx

A good listen. You can tell the singles

Wasn’t as bad as I thought but not for me

I am liking the Boss

Nice to hear a whole album

I enjoyed the street life song but the rest was a bit too jazzy for me.

Not sure if I’ve heard any Rush before - but I thought I had. Weird.

Better than I thought. But long.

It was interesting to hear more Janis Joplin. Very distinctive voice 😄

Nice to hear some non-single Lauper tunes

Lovely classic

Good album, but not a fan enough for all the live stuff. Which sounds just like the recording studio stuff anyway, they that good.

Classic

Did not listen. I have heard enough before to know I don’t want to. I don’t get the hype.

Meh. Not for me.

Classic Elvis

Yeah boiiiiiiii

DNF - a bit dull

I don’t get it

Classic Zep

It was ok

Bit religious

Not for me. Metallica yea, megadeth nah

Amazing

Ok. I preferred the great escape

Love it

Classic

Weird story but love the music

Not bad

Have never heard of this band before. It was ok.

A couple of classics

Classic

Long but some beauts

It was ok. Nice to listen to but kinda wanted to listen to other people’s versions

IDGI

Meh

I liked. And I knew at least one!

It was ok. Interesting to hear them reference fake news

Not for me. Racist language made me uncomfortable.

Some more language

Nah. But glad I listened

jAzZ 🤦‍♀️

Not too bad but not mah thang

Classic Who. Great live band.

Nope

Classic

Love Ms Jackson

Nice sound

Not at all what I expected. I quite liked.

Ok.

Nice to hear again

Classic. Sounds the same as he does now

A couple of belters.

I had never heard of them but this album was really enjoyable

No bangers for me

I never really got Hendrix.

Classic Bowie

Wow. Did not know that Dolphins was a cover by Billy Bragg. Great voice. Bit psychedelic at the end.

Never properly listened to her music before

Ok. Can hear some influences but didn’t light me up.

It was ok. I prefer the Beatles.

I liked!

Not much of the album was on Spotify 😔

It was ok considering it was psychedelic

Interesting. Short.

I enjoyed. Classic.

Heart emoji. I love finding out that artists have written songs I thought belonged to others.

Interesting to hear, but a bit too jazzy

Classic.

Nice to hear some more flaming lips

Nice bit o’system

Classic.

Different sound to the one I am used to

Nice to hear some more beach boys

It was ok

I have listened to this many times - I love it

Saw this performed live (not Mike Oldfield, but approved by him). Very atmospheric.

Interesting person. With a few more listens could enjoy more

Classic. So many hits.

Without the context of why this is on the list, I was confused. It is so edited and produced it is almost unlistenable. It’s the vocal equivalent of bad photoshop. Which is shame because I’m sure she has amazing talent, it’s just hidden by production.

Had never heard of this band before. But had heard their influence through Greenday. Big time.

I don’t get it

Nice to hear a whole album

Some songs that have not aged well

Was ok

Nice to hear a whole album

Classic

Not for me

Nice.

Nice to hear a whole album

Looked intimidating but was good!

I am not the target audience

Didn’t speak to me

Nice, but it’s not my kinda music

I liked the radio playlist that Spotify created after this

Once again, nice to hear a whole album of stuff from an artist I hear on the radio.

My heart sank when I saw the cover - oh no, another jazz album, I thought. But I was pleasantly surprised! Some really lovely music.

Groovin’! Did not know this was theirs. Classic 60s.

Not as bad as I first thought. I have a thing against Radiohead for some reason.

Some uncomfortable language, but rightly so. And of course, some classics.

Love me a bit of Cat Stevens/Yusuf.

It was no Americana - but still a good sound

Too much

Classic PS. Would I listen again? Probably not.

Never knew I knew any of these - quite enjoyed

I wasn’t in the mood for this album so don’t feel it got the best side of me. Can certainly hear it’s influence in other music.

Nice to hear a full album again

🎶straight outta the 80s🎶 I was immediately at an 80s dinner party with nouvelle cuisine and black dinner plates. Didn’t like this album then, don’t like it now!

It wasn’t as annoying as I was expecting but won’t be played at my funeral.

No bangers on there, but a lovely 80s sound

Some bangers. But the unknowns haven’t stuck

Not as heavy as I remember. But it’s not my go-to music.

Not what I expected. Eclectic and yet still missed the mark for me. I must be more difficult to please than I thought.

Have only ever really heard Autobahn before, and even then only snippets really. I can imagine really liking this if I had heard this in my formative years.

I don’t think I’m the demographic.

Narp. Soz.

Bit bland tbh. Like most other artists of their era. I think I need to book so that I can find out why some artists are included and can contextualise.

Love.

Eclectic mix. I like the different samples and styles.

Classic

Another classic. Some different versions of songs - funny how we prefer the version we first here mostly. Or I do anyway.

Oh gosh, why?!

I tried to listen without prejudice - and it worked! A few of these tracks were overplayed in my youth but enough time had passed for me to be able to hear the talent.

Love love love.

It’s. Nirvana. Need I say more?

I had never heard of these and they did not totally suck. They also have not totally stuck so…..

Lovely voice. Eclectic mix of music. Went and listened to some Dolly Parton after this.

Some questionable attitudes to women here. Not a fan.

My first thought was “oh, do I have to?” Then I listened and there was some good bops - but I can’t get away from what he has been accused of.

Did not know what to expect and was still surprised. Not my thing but not bad.

Could only listen to one song as that was all that was available on Spotify. But it wasn’t bad.

Interesting album with a story thread. And some talent which I had never fully appreciated before.

It was not what I expected. Love the thought that some kids made it big and now are doing normal jobs. Or working in the music industry as titans of pop.

I enjoyed. Could hear many bands in them that they obviously have influenced. But did get a bit samey after a while.

Pleasantly surprised. Thought they’d be more rock or more…something else

🎶on a rope, on a rope, got me hanging on a rope🎶 Did not know that I knew this band! It was good, but I won’t seek out more of their music

Really not my thing, but was surprised by how musical the music was. Like it was a really well put together album but I’m just not into shouty gravel vocals.

I enjoyed, but not as much as the last album by LCD sound system.

Thank you, next (I just don’t like jazz)

Nope.

It was ok but did not set my world on fire.

No thank you

Did not blow me away, but did not bore me either. Cannot now remember any of the tracks though.

I try and put myself in the mindset of a young adult in the past, getting my hands on the vinyl of this album, and just listening with no other distractions (like the internet…). And it still didn’t do it for me

I didn’t listen to it all but I got the idea. I didn’t enjoy the samples, especially the “what does it all mean”, which is used by someone else in another song. I’m tired. Brain not work.

Oh no. I’m not that kind of girl.

Classic Beatles - but nothing I haven’t heard before

Interesting. 2020 album in the top 1001. I’d like to know the history. Was good.

I cannot believe this album is from the 90’s - in many ways it still sounded so fresh. Some definite Princess Superstar vibes in there - but ultimately not my go-to genre.

Nice to hear double Dutch and buffalo gals (or whatever it’s called) in context. But I’m these days it does feel a bit like cultural appropriation

Well. Sweet voice but some problematic material.

I very much enjoyed. Surprised myself.

Classic NWA.

Love JC

I couldn’t listen all the way through. It was a bit of an assault on my ear drums. I was not in the mood to be challenged in that way.

What the actual??? I don’t know what the artist was on when they recorded this and I don’t know what I would have to be on to enjoy this. No, just no.

Not as I expected - but not my go to sound

It was good - no tracks I knew but that didn’t matter too much.

Not as brash as I remember AC/DC being - bit my kind of music generally but I enjoyed.

Surprised to see such a recent album in the list - and not entirely sure why. Not great, not terrible.

Was ok. Not my usual jam

All a bit samey

I wanted to like but it just didn’t get under my skin

Wow. Just wow. Something for everyone here. I didn’t expect to like it but I LOVED it.

Wasn’t really feeling it

Was ok, didn’t do much for me though.

Very enjoyable. Took me back to the early 2000s when I was introduced to this. Nothing Else Matters will always be a song for me and an ex. And Don’t Tread On Me is just ace.

I really quite enjoyed this. Heard some interesting influences (divine comedy and others). Would listen again.

It was an interesting album. I did enjoy.

A bit something and nothing.

I appreciate the production and musicality, but not my jam.

Once again, not my jam. But could appreciate the musicality.

Dis my jam. Although, I did. It realise how many of these had been parodied by Mark and Lard so could not take them all seriously. Still loved it though.

Loved it! Some great bass lines

I enjoyed - although not sure if the messages of murder and misogyny are real?

Some bangerzzzz. Not as drug fuelled a mess as I was half expecting. Proper talent o can only dream of.

Love me some Willie - but prefer other albums to this

I so want to love Bowie - but it just doesn’t get under my skin. I think I need the right circumstances for this to have meaning for me. That doesn’t detract from his talent.

I did not hate this as much as I was expecting to! It was fun, even though I knew nothing of what they sang.

So ambient I am having a hard time having a feeling about it. Nope.

Nah.

I like the singles, and I like the collabs with other artists. But other than that, Mr Cent was not singing the songs for me. But then I don’t think he was trying to…

Did not know what to expect from this as I was not aware of this band. But it was pleasantly pleasing. Would I listen again? Probably not. But would I mind listening again? No, I didn’t hate it.

No thank you.

I had to skip a couple of skits - nobody wants some of those sounds in their ears (if you know, you know). And I don’t know what makes artists like this different but their music is somehow more accessible. I liked, I enjoyed, but it won’t be going on a playlist anytime soon (also, could only listen to some of the songs on the Spotify).

Love me some Dusty. Great voice, great collection of songs. Some ahead of their time (You don’t own me), others less so….

I was excited for this one. Then Nasty Girl came on and I was like woah. No. Not ok Bey. The singles were a bop though.

Classic Siouxsie. Great if you like the sound, grates a bit if you’re not totally into it.

No thank you.

It says something when I can listen to this longer than I can listen to an ambient music album. Having said that, I don’t really understand this type of music. Could not believe it was from so long ago also!

Unfortunately I cold my listen to most of it because it’s not on Spotify. But I did do a lil run through of the classics and I enjoyed.

It didn’t get under my skin.

Was quite excited for this one as I knew at least one song, butt actually found it quite dull. Sorry.

Pleasant to listen to - the rhythm of the words was very soothing

I enjoyed!

Alright.

Good timing, what with the Elvis biopic out in cinemas. In The Ghetto always gets me.

I really enjoyed this, even though it was a long album. Brought a new dimension to some of the songs.

Just a bit too much Ray in one go for me.

I knew more than I thought! It was a nice enough album but didn’t go into my all te too 5 albums from this list.

Adored. Did not know bohemian rhapsody was from this album, was a nice surprise!

One of my all time top five faves. Love love love.

Had never heard of these but it was kinda funky - in a good way. But probably won’t seek out any more of their music.

Not bad <Obama face>

Futurama has ruined Beck for me. All I can think of is the rhyming Becktionary, dammit.

I enjoyed. A lot more musical than I remember it being.

Had no knowledge of this artist before. They were enjoyable to listen to. Well done!

It was ok. Can see where he influenced Nick Cave. Also, Story of Issac very similar to a Dire Straits song?? (32 - 37 seconds) or at least another song I’ve heard. It will come to me.

A few hits but a lil dull for my liking. Soz.

I got confused Between this artist and Jane’s Addiction so I was very surprised to hear what I heard! It was ok, my husband doth love her work. Me less so. But that’s my problem, not anyone else’s.

Surprisingly good listen. And only surprisingly because I am uncultured enough to have not listened to them before.

I don’t do Jazz

I very much enjoyed. Took me right back to when I Bet You Look Good On The Dance-floor came out. I am in one particular room in the house I used to clean. Memories are funny aren’t they.

Some people have a very high opinion of themselves….that’s not a comment on the musicality because it was a very polished album, but the lyrics were laughable at times.

Woah. what a patchwork. Accordion, harpsichord, bagpipes maybe?? Not for me but what a ride.

First time of listening to whole album. Enjoyed but not a convert.

An eclectic little mix of music. Some skits, one song I knew. But as soon as you see a song titled “Slut” it’s off the playlist and into the bin.

This took me back. Good album. But not one that I would listen to during the normal course of my day.

Yeah. Alright. But I still don’t like beetlebum.

I’m trying to work out when this album would sound at its best, but I don’t think 6:30am on day 5 of the summer holidays is it. I mostly enjoyed the sounds, the lyrics less so. But I didn’t get it and it didn’t get me.

Interesting to hear a massive riff elastics used. Other than that made no real impression I’m afraid, other than to not disappoint.

It was alright. For a band I didn’t know and had never heard of, they did not disappoint.

Interesting to hear his less-poppy stuff. But had to go and listen to the pop album after that 😅

Like, were these songs that musical when we first heard them?? Did the 80s heavy metal fans hear it but all we could hear was gravelly screeching, and now the passing of time has work away the hard outer layer and we can hear the beauty beneath?? Whatever the reason, this album was much more enjoyable than I expected.

I enjoyed - I do like a Buddy Holly track. But it was just a lil much, a whole album. Sad story though.

Love a bit of JJ.

Good. And that’s what they needed, validation from me. I’m glad I could oblige. Perhaps their career will take off now? Who knows.

Couldn’t listen on Spotify ☹️ But I bet it was good.

S’ok

Not sure if I would have liked them when they came out. Not sure if I like them now.

I heart this album. Some crackers.

Did not hate.

I think I’m more of a greatest hits fan…but some interesting tracks o hadn’t heard.

Me likely. Good sound. Very warm and brown.

Surprisingly mellow and pleasant. Not sure why, but I thought it was going to be more rock.

Classic Al.

Sadly not on the old Spotify 🙁

Fairly enjoyable for someone who was not a big-hair-rock fan.

Surprisingly mellow - well, probably not surprising for those who were already fans, but for some reason I thought it would be a bit more prog-rocky and inaccessible. I really liked the musicality of this.

I very much enjoyed. The whole album was almost too much, but wasn’t. I enjoyed the Spotify radio that ensued afterwards too.

Once again, not as much hard rock as I expected. Still not a huge fan but I appreciated the opportunity to listen.

Sadly unmemorable, both from the time and from when I listened yesterday.

My heart sank. I don’t know what it is about me and Radiohead but I just don’t get the hype, and especially not for this album. I don’t even like the Mark & Lard’s The Shirehorses spoof album “Our Kid Eh” which has very little Radiohead related content. Go figure.

I lil sink of the heart again as for some reason I took against the Manics in the 00s. I enjoyed this album. Not a full concert but my hate has subsided.

Meh.

Woah, 1001 albums, just chill ok? I get this one on 9th September 2022. I was shooketh, as was the nation. Anyhoo, love a bit of Smiths so it is all good.

Fab.

Classic MJ. Great songs, some questionable lyrics these days. But can’t really get over the tarnishing of his character tbh.

Once again, nice to hear a whole album from such a well known band/artist. Some slightly different musical styles but in the whole a good ok RS collection.

Too. Much. Folk.

Yeah. Can see why they are so big

I’m just not a big fan of drum solos, I don’t care who is doing it. Come to think of it, not a huge fan of any solos (exception: Hans). It’s just showing off really.

Move to hear some non-chart stuff. Although you can’t beat the chart stuff.

Niiiiiiiice. I enjoyed the eclectic mix. Some very random songs and I am here for it.

No. Nope. Not for me. I wish I understood the appeal of such music but I just don’t. Like steak and red wine, my palette has just never warmed to electronic music.

Enjoyable, but I think they would be better live than on a recording.

I like, but there’s such a thing as too much saxophone (apologies to Kenny G)

Nope.

It was ok and I’m glad I listened, but won’t be seeking out again.

Very much enjoyed.

I wasn’t going to listen because electronic debt generally float my boat. But I did listen. And in part I’m glad I did. It has a lil Skrillex sound, which I’m here for. But on the whole it wasn’t for me.

Same old same old. But still good.

I was more team Blur back in the day. But I did still appreciate the musicality of the Oasis camp. This album was better than I remember it and very polished. Don’t quite understand how the Gallagher brothers managed it.

Welp, I had no idea who this was or what to expect. It was a strange little mix. And I was convinced that the lead singer was Carl Anderson from Jesus Christ Superstar. Boy was I wrong. I enjoyed listening, and wouldn’t mind listening again, but i won’t be seeking them out.

I think I just listened to someone’s stream of consciousness for 41 minutes. No.

Nice. Mucus from a time when lyrics didn’t need to be deep and meaningful and yet still managed to be.

Yeah. It’s alright.

I knew one of these songs from the Breaking Bad soundtrack. I enjoyed but as a novelty only.

It surprised me, but not enough to listen again.

Classic. But the language.

I’m sure if I saw this performed in an old timey club it would have more impact than listening at 5am in rural Britain.

Nope.

Nice. Classic. Do wop that thing.

It matched the start to my work day. A bit dull and I was glad when it was over. But nah, seriously, it’s just not my kind of music, but I appreciate the effort.

I enjoyed, especially the spoken opening line 😄

I listened on a Friday. Couldn’t remember anything about it by Monday.

Classic.

Loved! My kinda electro music

Short and….anything but sweet! You’d feel ripped off if you’d paid £7.99 for a cassette tape with only 16 minutes of content.

I listened to this one fairly recently because I watched a documentary on the Go-Gos. It’s a classic album, but would it speak to me as much if I hadn’t watched the doc? Not sure. Also - another one you’d be disappointed to spend £7.99 on a cassette tape to find it was only 35 minutes long!!

Quite enjoyable, not my music of choice though. Liked hearing bits that are referenced in not contemporary music.

Not for me I’m afraid.

No thank you

Nah. I’ve had a run of albums that don’t do it for me so my judgement may be clouded. However, I’m good value for money if you bought the cassette.

It was unobtrusive and I ended up listening a few times. But can’t really remember it now.

I was really pleasantly surprised by this album. Loved it.

Oh my. The range of emotions on seeing this as my album and then starting listening. “Roni Size? Do I know them? (Start listening) oh yes I do know them! (Keeps listening) quite like this (continues listening) oh no (looks at length of album) oh no no no (turns music off)”

Yeah. Liked. The one sided interview at the end was a trip. The song about the kid who died in Hiroshima was unexpected.

It’s a bop.

38 minutes. 3 songs. But it was ok! I think someone just forgot to put breaks in Between the songs tbh, it didn’t feel like 3 massively long songs 😆

Enjoyed. But only because I enjoy a bit of Bob anyway. Not sure how I wills have reacted if this was my first outing with him.

Hounds of Love - more like Sounds of Love, am I right? Big heart for this album.

I very much hearted this album. Yes, hearted as in I loved it.

I was transported back to 1996 and a Little Chef on the way back from Manchester where I purchased this album. I didn’t understand it then but loved the music. Yay for innocence.

Eclectic. Classic.

Yeah. Classic.

I gritted my teeth before pressing play - although this album was from 2010, I was still concerned. I found it very hard to disconnect what we know about Ye now and what/where he was then. I feel really sorry for him, he’s obviously going through a lot of stuff, and all while in the public eye. Doesn’t mean I like what he has to say even if he does say it in an impressive way. And he can’t sing. There, I said it.

Blast from the past. But I can’t get over the fact that someone I knew from school was so obsessed with Travis that they wrote the lyrics all round their room. Bad memories.

S’alright. Not totally my thing but I did not shudder at the thought of listening to it like some albums.

Not really for me but it did not offend thine ears too much.

Nope.

Yeah, it’s was ok. But probably won’t listen again.

This one was slightly better than the 2010 album I listened too, but just made me want to listen to the album with the hits (college dropout?) Still can’t disassociate the music from the man.

He was about 28 when this album was released, but he sounds so old. Not always so wise, but old. It was worth listening to hear some tracks which were not released.

OK, but none of the hits. And quite over stylised some might say.

Classic. Questionable lyrics but they were different times.

Awesome voice and talent. Did make me want to listen to the Commitments album though 😁

Why so many covers? Not for me I’m afraid. Plus, I’m on team Riley….

Not for me.

This album has one of my favourite songs on (Last Living Rose), and some other songs.

I was transported back to a time where this music was too old and too heavy for me. Funny how so much time can pass and yet things remain the same. Also, sorry NIN, like the Zutons and Valerie, Hurt is not your song anymore. Good job.

I mean, I like me come country music. But this was a bit much.

I enjoyed very much. Quite eclectic.

I noped out half way through. Gave me awesome Toejam and Earl Megadrive game feels though.

Bit too dark and brooding for me. But was different to what I was expecting.

I enjoyed a lot. Very interesting character.

I really enjoyed this. A few memories unlocked. Goddess on a Hiway in particular.

What a blast from the past. I knew more than I thought I would. And was transported back to my youth. Pleasantly surprised.

I thought I had listened to this recently, but I either hadn’t or had not listened to it properly. It’s awesome.

I hadn’t listened to any Doors really before - apart from the cinema-famous ones. Tbh I can’t see why they were so big - but that’s more my issue than anyone else’s!

If I had not seen the artist I would have thought it was Bowie. I enjoyed.

I liked and I enjoyed. In my head, Supertramp are a bit of a jokey band and I have absolutely no grounds for that except possibly their name. It’s a little too close to Super Trooper.

Oh gawd, not an album to listen to if you’ve got the January blues.

Interesting to listen to but not on my all time top five list of anything.

This is the OG “write the theme tune, sing the theme tune”. Amazing talent but instrumental soundtracks aren’t really my thing.

Inoffensive. Which as a review is probably offensive to the Stooges.

Very 80s. Back in the day when 12” versions were much sought after, but did feel a bit like all filler no killer.

I enjoyed this more than I was expecting to. Quite varied whole still being true to style. But not something I would return to of my own volition.

I very much enjoyed. I also liked watching the video of Come on Eileen (how it should have sounded). Although I couldn’t really hear the difference…

Not an album of hits but very good. I thought the term “cost of living” was new for some reason, but obviously not

A pleasant enough voice with questionable lyrics and quite bland music. I couldn’t help thinking, who is this album for? And when would one listen to it? The thought provoking “if you think you’re lonely now” just made me think “I’d rather be lonely than be with this misogynistic bar steward”

No bangers. But his voice. His voice.

Great voice, great lyrics, great talent. I can see why people might not like Adele, but I’m a big fan. Glad she hasn’t gone the way of other great, young talents and joined the 27 club.

It was a January Monday morning when I was assigned this album. I was unsure if I could handle it. Turns out I could. Not half as hardcore dancey as I half remembered.

It was ok. I thought it would be a bit more trippy than it was, but it was quite tame.

I enjoyed very much - I do love the Beatles. Although you do realise just how boring the subject topic of love is when you have album after album of it. Help! is my favourite album I think. So I listened to that straight after.

I started out surprised at such a new album on the list, then realised that 2018 was 5 years ago. I enjoyed to begin with, it was country pop like early Taylor Swift, but a bit more country. Then I got called into a meeting and by the time I’d come back the spell was broken and I found it grating yet dull. Sorry hun.

I don’t generally like live albums because of the sound and the songs are played differently and audience sounds. However this one was brilliant. The sound was clear and crisp and showed just what a voice Sam Cooke has.

I enjoyed this more than I expected - I think I should have that on my gravestone I use the phrase so often 😄 It was quite eclectic and had reminisces of Maccabees, Editors, Elbow….not unpleasant.

Yeah. Enjoyable. Paint it Black is an undeniable classic. Still don’t get the appeal of Mick Jagger but hey, I’m just one person.

I don’t know what it is meant to be. It was all over the shop. I tried to enjoy it but it was a chore.

Picture the scene - it’s a January Monday, you’ve just turned on weekend listening but were busy from Friday til now which means you’ve got four bad boys to listen to. This is the last one but you’re done. You should have had a palette cleanser, a little break to listen to some comfort blanket music of your own, but no, you’re stubborn. You tired, you really tried - you put yourself in the shoes of your disaffected boyfriend when you were a teenager who listened to this kind of music, but to no avail. You just didn’t get it. Sorry James, I didn’t understand you then and I don’t understand you now. Peace out.

Yeah, no. I know it’s supposed to be a classic but that doesn’t mean I have to like it.

I enjoyed this album and liked to imagine myself back in the 80s when this came out, what the response would have been. Sad that I will never get to see them live, but theme the breaks.

Yeah classic. Love it.

I was 14 when this came out and I still remember every word. I am the perfect demographic for this album and it shows. Love love love.

I don’t know what I expected but it wasn’t this. Interesting and pleasantly short.

When I was a teenager an admirer made me a mix tape with songs to woo me with. They were songs that explained how they felt about me, about us, about the situation. Girl From Mars was on it, and to this day I’m not entirely sure it was flattering. Anyhoo, not really for me.

Very much enjoyed. Bravo.

I love me a bit of gangster rap - but this was a lil much for a Tuesday morning in rural England. Soz.

I wasn’t a huge fan of this album when it came out, and time has not worked its magic to change that. Next time you listen to it, imagine her singing without the music… And that’s not to say she hasn’t got an amazing voice, she has, just not on this album.

I did a little dance for joy when this one came up - it was like going on a blind date, turning up to the venue to discover it was an old friend. Neither of you are romantically interested in each other, but both relish the impromptu opportunity to hang out again. Not a disappointing or wasted evening at all, and served to remind you how much fun you have together and you should do it again soon.

It was ok - missing Mr Tambourine Man though

I like Brown Sugar as long as I don’t think about the meaning. I also like Wild Horses. The rest kinda smushed into one in my head.

I may have heard too many parodies before hearing the real thing…also he has the kind of voice that makes cough to clear their throat. Not a huge fan.

It was ok. Would I listen again? No. Do I respect the talent? Yes.

Love love love! I mean, I thought Abba Gold was where it was at, but this little gem was hiding! (FYI, I have not, nor am I inclined to watch Mama Mia, so there).

Yep. Liked this one.

I feel very uncultured, but it was a bit too jazzy for me, soz.

Yeah, it was alright. Didn’t know what to expect so wasn’t disappointed and at some points was quite pleasantly surprised. Will instantly forget the whole album though, obvs.

Albums like this take me back to the days when albums were on cassettes or vinyl, and you pretty much had to listen to all songs in sequential order, with a break in the middle to turn over the medium. There would also be excitement over new albums released, new music wasn’t as readily available then as it is now. I started off thinking, who would listen to this album and still be excited about it? Wouldn’t it be a massive disappointment? So I researched to get more perspective and it worked. JJ broke boundaries and was a political woman of colour that was even more rare than now. She had a platform and she used it well. The music isn’t for me, but then that’s the point, the music wasn’t made for me. I have full respect though.

Interesting. I had never heard of this artist. It was at times like Sade crossed with Suzanne Vega crossed with Alanis Morissette.

Well. I had never listened to much Elbow save for the stuff on the radio back in the day. One Day Like This had been played to death and tbh I was a little worried about listening to it - but apparently 10 years is long enough to be able to listen to it with fresh ears and it hit different. Thoroughly enjoyed.

It was ok to me, but didn’t stand out as anything spectacular that must enter my ears frequently in the future.

Yes. Awesome. So many classics. Annie Lennox is a legend - and also nice to have a group where people remember the female member rather than the male 😂

Funny thing - when I was absentmindedly listening it didn’t really hit any nerves, good or bad. But as soon as I started actively listening it was a big no. Once again, perhaps 5:30 am after a good night sleep is not the optimal time or mind-frame in which to be listening.

I did not have the impact on me that I’m sure it would have had on other people. Can appreciate the talent and the production. Can also hear the influence it may have had on Lin Manuel Miranda for Hamilton.

It’s quite the audition piece for a film score, but personally I think it is style over substance. I found it quite dull. I also found the song “Little 15” quite problematic, so much so I had to google it. Turns out it’s about a 15 year old boy rather than a 15 year old girl, and it may or may not be his mum singing to him - so slightly less problematic but still. Some 80s songs need to be retired. I’m looking at you Sting (Don’t Stand So Close To Me) and you Heaven 17 (Come Live With Me)

I did not know what to expect, was really pleasantly surprised, then disappointed. It got a bit samey and not-for-me. You win some, you lose some and sorry Lambchop, you didn’t win me.

I had never listened to a whole album of Supergrass, just the singles really. It was ok but hadn’t made me want to listen to more. Sorry.

Nothing, in my opinion, will ever tip Love Shack. I have never liked Rock Lobster and I don’t really get the band so it wasn’t really for me I’m afraid.

Look, cards on the table, I listen to Absolute Radio 80s a lot. I briefly switched to radio 2 to hear the last Ken Bruce show then went straight back. I’m an 80s girl through and through and means a certain amount of Duran Duran. But honestly? This was too much. Nobody needs 150 consecutive minutes of DD, well at least not me anyway.

An unknown album and artist to me. The opening track was reminiscent of the Avett Brothers track “I and love and you”, which came 10 years after this. The rest of the album didn’t grab me as much as the first track but will definitely seek out more.

I noped out of listening to the whole album. Once again, an album that should not be listened to at 5am after a really good night’s sleep.

I remember this coming out and what a stir it made. Take me out is still great but the rest is a lil middle of the road now.

Mr Wendall is a classic. The rest was a bit meh. But I haven’t underestimated the impact this band has had. The fact I can still remember some of the words to Mr Wendall is testament to that.

Nah. Less than 24 hours since I listened and I can’t remember it at all. Has not hit the spot.

Omg, I’m having a Madonna crisis…the previous album I listened to (Ray of Light) opened my ears to the fact Madonna does not have a strong singing voice and I can’t unhear it. I thought I loved this album but actually - nope. One song really got me in the feels though - Promise to Try - but it was the lyrics more than the delivery. Possibly? I don’t know anymore. But whatever, Madonna doesn’t and shouldn’t care what I think. You go girl!

I don’t know what but I just don’t like Santana. I tried again, op ion not changed.

You know what, I saw this and thought who the heck needs over two hours of Happy Mondays? Turns out 2 hours didn’t feel like 2 hours so I shall eat my words. I enjoyed.

What the actual heck did I listen to? Not the whole album that’s for sure. It’s like jazz, the people most entertained by this album are surely the people who made it. Certainly not me.

Meh. I’m sure they’re in someone’s all time top five favourite bands of the 90s but not mine.

The singles are good, but the rest is a bit much. Unless you like that sort of thing.

I found this album quite timeless, it has not aged. However, has not made me want to look up the back catalogue so…

I’ll admit I did not listen to the whole album. I did not need to hear mono and live versions of the tracks. The famous songs are good - the other songs not so. Sorry super fans, I don’t get the hype.

I just don’t get the appeal. I don’t like the subject matter, I don’t like the execution of said subject matter, and I don’t like the preying on young female fans and getting away with it. It’s a no from me.

It was quite timeless, but that didn’t make it good.

Classic Bowie. That’s it, that’s the review.

Eclectic. Not a patch on For What It’s Worth, but hey they can’t all be hits.

Oh the memories. The style is still a bit jolting but once you get your head round it I liked the journey it took me on.

Did they just stick a pin in a map and write songs?? It was a lil flat. Bring on disco Bee Gees.

I remember this when it came out and how jarring it was because it was so different. It is less jarring now but still not a huge fan.

Another Supergrass album?? I mean it was alright, but if I had died before hearing this I would have had no regrets.

I wasn’t sorry what to expect and was pleasantly not disappointed. It was a bit generic, but then it could be those that came after that copied them. Who knows.

Great voice, but not my thing.