Mar 04 2025
Operation Ivy
Operation Ivy
I can see the Ska vibes coming through at times but this is a 3rd rate band who were at least 10 years too late. There's even Clash echoes in here it's laughable.
Jeez guys does it take that long for music to reach the West Coast?
It's so devoid of talent and inspiration- not a shred of originality or talent (and I hate having to repeat the same word in the same sentence).
Truly truly awful (there- I've done it again).
1
Mar 05 2025
I Am
Earth, Wind & Fire
This was more the EW&F I know (and not the one in the main list which I gave a 4/5).
The two big hits just make you wanna strut your funky stuff or smooze drunkenly on the dancefloor late night at a wedding whichever takes your fancy.
Just how they ever made any money is beyond me- there were about 18 of them (I mean look at the wiki for the past members).
Seriously though this is top edge - Funk, Fusion, Disco and everything else thrown in. It just make you want to move!
5
Mar 06 2025
From The Lions Mouth
The Sound
Maybe I'm a bit jaded? Listened to a few too many New Wave bands? Teardrop Explodes? Simple Minds? Fad Gadget? and so many more..
It's ok but not that good.
Simple rhythms, guitar, bass, drum and synths.
3
Mar 07 2025
Version 2.0
Garbage
Again this is nothing special. Interesting 90s quirky rock/pop.
They have one album already in the 1001 but do we need two?
I think not.
2
Mar 08 2025
MOMENTUM
Calibro 35
I liked this- my kind of music.
Having said that it's neither inspirational or groundbreaking so i've added them to my playlist but don't think they would qualify for 1001
3
Mar 09 2025
Currents
Tame Impala
I really want to like this band and in fact there's nothing here to dislike.
If I played this over and over I would no doubt learn to love it but listening here objectively there's nothing that already hasn't been done.
Pleasant pop.
3
Mar 10 2025
Ultra Blue
Hikaru Utada
I'm all for inclusion and true J-Pop is an undiscovered country in the 1001 but this is a sterile laboratory grown concoction.
A pretty face can be replaced with no discernable difference.
1
Mar 11 2025
Afraid Of Sunlight
Marillion
What the heck happened to Fish?! Marillion without him is a pale shadow of the band they once were.....
Seriously though it not too bad although it could have originated in the 80s.
Well produced and sanitised power ballads with insipid lyrics.
3
Mar 12 2025
Real Life
Joan As Police Woman
I liked this- it's not earthshattering but pleasant and easy-going.
The songs are quite varied too - some simple singer/guitar but some with a BAND!!
She does remind me of a few singers I can't quite put my finger on right now but that doesn't matter as this stands on it's own I think.
3
Mar 13 2025
Bleed American
Jimmy Eat World
Were these guys the OG Rock Pop boy band?
They sound like a mash-up of 5 seconds of Summer and Manic Street Preachers.
Insipid generic sound with bland meaningless lyrics.
Oh dear....
1
Mar 14 2025
Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Whoever put this album forward towards the list has amazing musical taste and is an incredible human being......
Four 20 minute instrumental tracks that build to a crescendo with some documentary dialogue passages - it's multiple guitars, bass, two drummers, violins and double bass, electronic noise and it's a wall of sound.
I've seen them twice now and they are quite brilliant.
5
Mar 15 2025
Fuzz
Chucklehead
It's fun and I'd love to see these guys live but really speaking this is a Tribute band.
They are recreating a genre sound.
2
Mar 16 2025
Diary
Sunny Day Real Estate
I've got to say all these bands sound the same so it's difficult to judge whether they are genre-defining or inspirational.
I like Green Day and this band sounds like Green Day but they came before Green Day so they must be Genre-defining!
3
Mar 17 2025
A City Dressed In Dynamite
That Handsome Devil
Reminds me of an 60s retro band. Very stylised but fun.
I'm glad there's still these Tarantino Karaoke bands out.
Quirky, packed full of ideas.......
3
Mar 18 2025
Choirs Of The Eye
Kayo Dot
Well I enjoyed it, so there.
Kept my attention and was never dull. Certainly unlike anything other than......Maudlin of the well (which I also liked).
Not that I'd listen to this all the time though- you've got to be in the mood for the noise..
3
Mar 19 2025
Loss
Mull Historical Society
Another retro-sounding Indie band. Bubblegum-pop which is a shame since I've been to Mull and loved it there.
2
Mar 20 2025
World Of Echo
Arthur Russell
I applaud his intention but the executon is a bit amateurish to be honest. It's kind of Nick Drake without the talent.
2
Mar 21 2025
Super Ape
The Upsetters
I like Reggae and I love Dub and this is a fine example. Varied and mesmerizing. It's a great candidate and should be on the 1001....
It seeps into your pores and you can't stop nodding your head and moving your feet.
There should be more on the 1001. Superb.
NB: looking at the credits on bass is Boris Gardiner who was responsible for cheesy 80s Lovers Rock numbers! I never knew! Result!!
5
Mar 22 2025
22, A Million
Bon Iver
Another great artist/band under represented in the 1001.
I do love Emma better though.
This is more experimental an reminds me of when Ben Howard went all strange.
I do like this though. Odd, eclectic and random.
Constantly inventive.
4
Mar 23 2025
A1A
Jimmy Buffett
Don't know this guy and to be honest although it's pleasant and inoffensive there's nothing here for me.
2
Mar 24 2025
Goat
The Jesus Lizard
It's pretty good for what it is- crisp, clear rock with no frills.
Whether it's any different from all the other bands I don't know. It's early on and pre-dates a lot.
But is that enough?
3
Mar 25 2025
Stranger In Town
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
Not my thing but even I can recognise a claassic.
Raw and genuine stuff. Can't believe it was missed out....
4
Mar 26 2025
Go Farther In Lightness
Gang of Youths
This is actually really good.
As long as you listen 'as is' and not start thinking "this sounds like a multitude of influences mashed together"?
But does that make it any less good? Maybe the art is in blending all the other bands and singers together and coming back with a cohesive sound.
Plus this is the first Aussie band I've liked since 'Men at Work'.....
3
Mar 27 2025
Pop
GAS
I like ambient and I like minimalist.
I like Synth too.
You might say lots of people (Eno for instance) did this a loooooong time before this guy but I still liked it. Remember the definition of Ambient is there is no discernable intrusive rhythm or key. It's in the background?
It predates things like Disintegration Loops and Everywhere at the End of Time so could be classed as groundbreaking?
I'll play this again.
4
Mar 28 2025
Weezer
Weezer
Again I'm mystified why this was overlooked? Distinctive sound all their own it was a counterpoint to the Grunge bands at the time.
It plays well even now.
4
Mar 29 2025
City Of Evil
Avenged Sevenfold
It's almost a pastiche of everything and the kitchen sink thrown in.
The fact they can play and are thinking about what they are doing rather than just a mindless scream saves them from a One star.
2
Mar 30 2025
Clarity
Jimmy Eat World
I'm tired of generic American 90's-00s Rock bands that all sound the same.
So generic and dull.
DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT!!!!
To be fair to them they did come before a legion of imitators which saves this from a One star.
2
Mar 31 2025
Funeral Dress
Wussy
Hot dang! I actually enjoyed this as it's sufficiently offbeat and interesting.
I hear echoes from a multitude of other bands from Pixies to the Undertones (without Feargal's inimitable vocals).
It's decidedly amateurly produced and feels genuine to me.
3
Apr 01 2025
Continuum
John Mayer
I can't help but find this clean sanitised music for dinner parties. The biggie award winning song is a ringer for "Days like this" by Van Morrison.
Plus I can't move away from that scene in Pitch perfect where they sang off under the heading "I dated John Mayer"
Sorry John.
3
Apr 02 2025
Ruin
The Amazing Devil
Really not my thing- I respect the attempt (folky-theatrical fey ballads) but it's pretty false and contrived.
3
Apr 03 2025
Don't Say No
Billy Squier
Early 80s American rock. I prefer the "i love rock and roll" flavour but it's inoffensive enough.
3
Apr 04 2025
Weighing Souls With Sand
The Angelic Process
My missus said "this is enough to give you a brain hemorrhage, it's Shite!"
For that reason alone it gets 5/5 from me.
Seriously, I'm interested in this Drone Metal genre- very atmospheric and brooding.
5
Apr 05 2025
Act IV: Rebirth In Reprise
The Dear Hunter
Boy this is a mixed bag of tricks. Some parts are very theatrical (like a musical rock opera or Disney soundtrack) whilst others are straightforward rock ballad fare.
I applaud the intention and it exhibits a lot of talent but it's not my thing so I would be suprised if I pay this again.
3
Apr 06 2025
Fashion Nugget
CAKE
How have I missed these guys?
Quirky, intelligent accomplished musically and fun.
The videos are a blast.
4
Apr 07 2025
Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides
SOPHIE
Now I'm not saying I actually enjoyed this but I can recognise how intricately woven and expertly crafted this album is- it's a constant barrage of sounds and quirky noises it tires me out just listening.
SOPHIE could have chosen a normal conventional route of mixing and producing Europop but instead she chose to delve into a life at the forefront of music.
I respect that.
5
Apr 08 2025
Things We Lost In The Fire
Low
I really like this- laid back, pensive and low-key music.
Dare I say Post rock? I'll listen to this again.
4
Apr 09 2025
St. Jude
Courteeners
Sounds like a mash-up of The Libertines 'Can't stand me now' and Scouting for Girks 'She's so lovely'.
Every track is the same!!
It's pleasant enough but so derivative and annoying..
2
Apr 10 2025
In Between Dreams
Jack Johnson
I love love love this guy! This album and 'Better Together' in particular.
Reminds me of happy times. Watching 'Curious George' with my kids.....
So chill and eaasy going. Perfect.
4
Apr 11 2025
Silent Alarm
Bloc Party
I know I should like this album and the band but for some reason they've never clicked with me.
There's nothing wrong with them but they jump seem to blend in with so many other bands that came out at this time.
3
Apr 12 2025
All Hail West Texas
The Mountain Goats
I respect the integrity and originality behind these guys but they really don't hit the the spot.
3
Apr 13 2025
Madvillainy
Madvillain
This was one of the albums I wanted to put forward as my own suggestion and sure enough it was one of the first albums suggested anyway....
Quite simply a work of twisted genius- it should be on the main list and I'm sure eventually will be.
I love the lyricism and patter of the rap - it just flows and is so dense it takes a few pays to start to sink in.
The production spot on- constantly changing. How on Earth did he manage to pull all this together?
Did I say this was Genius? A Mad Genius.
5
Apr 14 2025
Boys And Girls in America
The Hold Steady
Mmmmm.....is this from 2006 or 1986?
It's quite bland and derivative.
I think the issue is around the 'cult of the new'. You get into a trendy band that spreads via social media withouth realising they sound identical to other bands and singers from decades before.
Not to say it's bad. Just unoriginal.
1
Apr 15 2025
Les deux doigts dans la prise
Les sheriff
Is this for real? 10 years too late and not even what I'd consider Punk.
More like a French pub band.
Truly awful.
1
Apr 16 2025
Music For People In Trouble
Susanne SundfΓΈr
Nice enough- she has a good voice and the music is beautiful.
Not too keen on the lyrics on some songs- having everything rhyme is not essential and some of them are corny.
Still, overall it's a good album.
3
Apr 17 2025
Gemstones
Adam Green
Yes, as others have noticed this is poor.
Sorry- it's corny and simplistic.
1
Apr 18 2025
Hadestown
AnaΓ―s Mitchell
Sufficiently oddball to be original it kept me guessing.
In places I could get the 'Princess and the Frog' Disney vibe which was then saved by Tom Waits barfly numbers.
It's original.
3
Apr 19 2025
When Smoke Rises
Mustafa
Oh boy this is good.
Hadn't heard of him and the cover sort of put me off (I later realised he was his friend that the album was dedicated to) but the music and voices were really REALLY spot on.
Soothing and sensitive. I can't get over how good this is.
5
Apr 20 2025
EnglabΓΆrn
JΓ³hann JΓ³hannsson
Not the usual fare in the 1001 but I do love Avant Garde and Minimalist so i'll listen to this all day every day.
There's a lot of orchestral/choral in this too. Loved it.
5
Apr 21 2025
Please Don't Take Me Back
Martha
It's ok- sounds more like an Australian boyband I know but it's fun and honest.
I can't bring myself to give it a poor score.
3
Apr 22 2025
Squeezing Out Sparks
Graham Parker
Yes it's quite New wave and contemporary with Elvis Costello.
Although I respect it's integrity it has never appealed to me.
3
Apr 23 2025
Puzzle
Biffy Clyro
Just not getting this band. I think it's a 'Bovril' thing.....
It's not that it's bad, just a bit generic.
3
Apr 24 2025
Join Us
They Might Be Giants
I quite like this- it has a certain swagger about it that sets it apart from the rest.
It's quite fun in a sinister twisted way.
4
Apr 25 2025
A Deeper Understanding
The War On Drugs
Looks good on the surface and has some interesting moments but overall there's nothing I can find that already hasn't beendone a million times
3
Apr 26 2025
HELLYEAH
HELLYEAH
This has 'This is Spinal Tap' vibes to it although these guys seem to be taking themselves seriously?
Or are they? It's so cheesy - from the album cover and song titles it's a pastiche maybe?
The songs are no different to those on other similar genre band albums.
Reading up on this perhaps I'm being harsh as this is partially a tribute album.
1
Apr 27 2025
Nail
Scraping Foetus off the Wheel
I never liked this band at the time and now I'm thnking they were mid-80s and this is areaction to the stuff going on at the time.
But even so this is random stuff- no cohesion and a mixture of all sorts of genres.
1
Apr 28 2025
Apostrophe(')
Frank Zappa
This reminds me of Performance Art rather than music (kinda like Laurie Anderson if you know what I mean).
It's funny in places and a bit weird to be honest. One track leads into another to start with and it's like stream of thought lyrics that he's making up as he goes along.
Certainly very original and defies genre.
3
Apr 29 2025
Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
Primus
Whoah this seriously strange that's for sure. I've just had Frank Zappa and now this- I just don't know what to think........
Really top notch musicians and totally oddball tracks. I can't ever see myself liking this but I have total respect.
3
Apr 30 2025
Stretch 2
Arca
I quite like this and have put it under 'Experimental/Ambient'.
I don't think it's the best there is or particularly worthy though and not sure why the person who put this forward loves it so much.
3
May 01 2025
Pop Art
Transvision Vamp
Pretty one dimensional.
The band is functional but it's all very contrived to appeal to teens.
Every track is the same. Was someone having a laugh choosing this?
1
May 02 2025
Tales Of Mystery And Imagination
The Alan Parsons Project
I'm torn on this one- on one hand I love the idea of an literary musical album like Jeff Wayne's War of the World and I really love Poe and his stories and poetry.
What really lets this down is the music. It's just not good enough to match the subject matter.
There's no really catchy tunes (like for instance War of the World has an abundance).
It's a shame really but this is a terrific attempt never the less.
3
May 03 2025
Animals
Pink Floyd
I can really hear undertones of The Wall coming in this one. It's almost total Roger Waters. So tortured.
I can understand if you don't fully appreciate Pink Floyd then this is like a slap in the face with a wet kipper but if you really like them it's more of the same brilliance that can only be judged against the very best.
Dark Side, Wall and Wish are in the very top league. If this album was the only release by a mediocre band it would be hailed as very special but this is compared to the others.
This music spoke to me in a way other albums just don't.
5
May 04 2025
Silence Yourself
Savages
I do like this band- but it's sooooooooo retro. Maybe they're hoping no-one's ever listened to Siouxsie and the Banshees or any other New Wave act for the early 80s?
Still like it though.
3
May 05 2025
Discovery
Daft Punk
Oh yeah!!! This is soooo good! I defy anyone to listen to this and not instantly become a robot dancer.
Seriously inspired and thanks to the person who chose it!
5
May 06 2025
Out of the Blue
Debbie Gibson
A trip down memory lane or a p*ss take?
I remember her name (pretty American teen) but none of the songs. She's a Madonna wannabe who can't hold her notes.
I normally like the 80s but this is awful.
1
May 07 2025
King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown
King Tubby
1976.
Atmospheric and addictive. It takes you to another place.
Just simply Brilliant.
5
May 08 2025
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum
Tally Hall
Not my cuppa tea.
This is an inoffensive quirky album that never meant nobody no harm.
3
May 09 2025
Homogenic
BjΓΆrk
This sounds so stylistically similar to other albums by the little cherub.
Very good of course but after a bit it wears thin.
4
May 10 2025
The Beautiful Letdown
Switchfoot
Sweet love of Man. Did we still produce (and even spend money) on this kind of washed out uninspiring derivative stuff even as far back as 2003?
It's not like it's got anything inventive to say, or there's a fresh feel?
Awful, just plain and simple.
1
May 11 2025
The Animal Years
Josh Ritter
These are really good heartfelt songs. A bit too American heartland for me but that's not his fault.
4
May 12 2025
Up
Great Big Sea
I applaud the intent but this really sounds like a lot of pseudo-Irish pub bands.
It's very well done though.
3
May 13 2025
Nuyorican Soul
Nuyorican Soul
I did like this. Not so much a 'band' as such but it was so well produced and at the same time it captures the vibrancy and Latin feel.
3
May 14 2025
Come And Get It
Rachel Stevens
Are these quilty pleasures or a p*sstake to put these albums forward?
To go through 1001 albums over the course of almost 3 years surely would teach you the wide range and breadth of music and expand your appreciation?
Obviously not.
1
May 15 2025
Moffou
Salif Keita
This is really good and it's now on Spotify!!
Not that i'm an expert in World music but it's very professional, well produced and enjoyable to listen to.
What more could you ask for?
Superb.
5
May 16 2025
Sound Awake
Karnivool
It's not bad but so derivative it's staggering. Pleasant ballads building up in tempo, well played, sung and produced.
Average.
2
May 17 2025
No.1 In Heaven
Sparks
Always loved this band- just watched them on TOTP via Facetube.
Ron looks the same now as ever- truly unique.
Listening to their other stuff emphasises the impact Giorgio Moroder had. One of the all time greats.
5
May 18 2025
Frengers: Not Quite Friends But Not Quite Strangers
Mew
There's always something about the Nordic sound- this is really good and is like a rockier Sigr Ros?
Alternative music. Det er meget godt!!
4
May 19 2025
Human Racing
Nik Kershaw
Lol! I thought this was a p*sstake but there are some decent 80s pop songs on this.
3
May 20 2025
Young Team
Mogwai
I'm loving this Postrock revolution here at 1001. Mogwai are one of my faves and although this isn't my favourite of theirs it'll do.
There's something about the genre that expresses things beyond words.
Visionary.
5
May 21 2025
Contra
Vampire Weekend
Quirky and interesting music- quite oddball to be honest.
Not sure I like it but it's certainly caught my attention today.
3
May 22 2025
Romance
Fontaines D.C.
I did like this- as some have noted this is a mash of lots of styles but they're good ones and well melded together.
Energetic and interesting- well put together. Very professional.
4
May 23 2025
The Evil One
Roky Erickson
1980? Mmm I might be tempted to say they were groundbreaking but it's so generic and uninspiring.
Just awful.
1
May 24 2025
Game of Fools
Koritni
Uninspiring, generic, devoid of a unique idea.
This could be anytime or any band really and not 2009
Shame on them- they could have tried to something different.
1
May 25 2025
Alexisonfire
Alexisonfire
I like the music itself but why bother with the vocal noise? It's just awful.
It saves itself from a One star but the stupid voice is, well.....err...stupid.
2
May 26 2025
Rose Mountain
Screaming Females
I thought I'd already reviewed this but apparently I forgot to press 'Save'.
Pretty perfunctory band effort apart from Marissa who is outstanding.
The songs could have been a lot more I feel. An unpolished gem?
3
May 27 2025
The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking
Roger Waters
As some have noted this is like a continuation of The Wall, however it's a different story narrative and distinctly self-indulgent and 80's.
It is very well produced and performed though and I absolutely love all the other Pink Floyd stuff so hopefully this will grow on me.
4
May 28 2025
L'autre...
Mylène Farmer
I can see this would be a trip down memory lane for some but it's pretty insipid really.
1
May 29 2025
I And Love And You
The Avett Brothers
This is a lot better than recent 'user-proferred' offerings (French pop and Scream-metal anyone?)
Definitely in the 'Americana' genre- has the usual build-up to a crescendo song structure (a real Springsteen touch).
Then comes the banjo.......
3
May 30 2025
Get Fucked
The Chats
Aussie punk from 2022?? You must be kidding right?
Hang on, this is right up there with the 1997 Aussie movie masterpiece 'The Castle'. It's a ripper!!!
The music is a vehicle for the lyrics- "The price of smokes have gone up again/A dollar 95 a cigarette", "Run, run I'm still gonna getcha/You can't hide from me, I'm a ticket inspector!" Every line is a gem.
Priceless. Thanks for sharing this......
STOP PRESS: Just listened to this again and did their musical ability a disservice. They're pretty tight.
Solid 5*****
5
May 31 2025
We Like It Here
Snarky Puppy
It's quite a refreshing change to get chance to explore this side of Jazz.
A lot more depth to it than I'd imagined.
3
Jun 01 2025
Daisies Of The Galaxy
Eels
It's pretty charming and grows on you. This band have a disarming tenderness- I wouldn't call them 'rock' but in the absence of a label I guess it'll do.
3
Jun 02 2025
Souvlaki
Slowdive
I have to admit I've a certain weakness for Shoesgaze and even though this band isn't my favourite of the genre it's still eminently listenable in my book.
I love the dreamy soundscapes and soaring guitars with the whitenoise backing.
4
Jun 03 2025
1, 2, Kung Fu!
Boy Azooga
It is a mish-mash of lots of interesting influences which meld together into an interesting experience rather like a cult movie of groovy cliches.
I like it despite it not being something I would normally listen to.
3
Jun 04 2025
Dead Man's Party
Oingo Boingo
Pretty inoffensive 80s pop/rock. I can imagine you'd love this if it was a trip down memory lane but it reminds me of cheesy 80s movies.
2
Jun 05 2025
Hand. Cannot. Erase.
Steven Wilson
Musically it's very accomplished- it sounds like a 70 Prog concept album...
I'm kinda amazed people still listen to these now and reading into it transpires Steven is from Porcupine tree and has worked with, well most of the old 70s Prog groups from the 70s!
Not my bag but still interesting. He's a very talented guy.
3
Jun 06 2025
Nightbirds
LaBelle
I love to see an older album on here but is it a one hit wonder? Listening to the other tracks they are actually really varied and powerful. I'm amazed this hasn't picked up more listens on Spotify so well done to the person for promoting this!
What genre would this be classed as- Funk I reckon? But there's some stiff opposition...
A great album. Patti LaBelle is sensational.
4
Jun 07 2025
La cagaste... Burt Lancaster
Hombres G
Oh gosh.......I initially thought it was an album by Burt but NO! It's an album by an 80s Spanish pop/rock band. Maybe they are the Latin version of Haircut 100?
It's awful and no nostalgia can mask that. I truly understand why people hate the 80s now.
1
Jun 08 2025
Control
Pedro The Lion
Oof!!
Yes I can hear the Seattle sound and yes this is grungy but.....
That sound is just a vehicle for the message. And what a message.
Extremely well written and insightful and I find it really hard to digest maybe because it hits home to me.
This is not a pleasant album but it is an important one.
4
Jun 09 2025
A Beginner's Mind
Sufjan Stevens
I don't really know Angelo but Sufjan is one of my faves....
You can hear it's a collaboration- a mish mash of different things, some familiar and others new. It's more Sufjan I feel and listening again it's beginning to stick in my mind.
3
Jun 10 2025
All Hour Cymbals
Yeasayer
I think the other reviewers are right to point to the Animal collective and other Art rock albums.
I like it- probably need to listen again a few times.
3
Jun 11 2025
10,000 Days
TOOL
I've come across this album and band before- high level musicianship, lyrics and production. I even 'favourited' it in Spotify but ultimately it's very much in it's own genre.
I like it and respect it but wouldn'y say it touches my soul or anything deep like that.
4
Jun 12 2025
Emotional Mugger
Ty Segall
Well here's something........
Just another dull post-2000 American rock album I thought.
Shades of King Crimson and others.
Really interesting......
4
Jun 13 2025
Frosting On The Beater
The Posies
Another Seattle band from the 90s?
This just sounds so dull and generic to me. Each to their own.
I dunno but I think this was put forward by someone with fond memories at the time but it leaves me cold.
2
Jun 14 2025
The Black Parade
My Chemical Romance
I can't believe this wasn't included in the original 1001?
Not that's it's on my Faves list or anything but it was hugely popular and influencial.
4
Jun 15 2025
RΓͺver mieux
Daniel BΓ©langer
I really like this but I have one word in my mind.......Air.
Still good chillin' music this. Pleasant and melodic.
I ended up putting on Moon Safari afterwards.
3
Jun 16 2025
Year of the Cat
Al Stewart
Ahhhh...now this takes me back to the long hot summer of '76 cruising down to Cornwall with the window open.
A beautifully crafted 70s album (Alan Parsons) with great guitar and saxophone solos.
Lovely listening.
4
Jun 17 2025
Leak 04-13 (Bait Ones)
Jai Paul
Well it's certainly interesting. I think the 'unfinished' quality adds to it rather than a polished production.
Ok, I'm trying to be charitable here.......
3
Jun 18 2025
L'Heptade
Harmonium
I had high hopes for this album- 70' Prog, synths and orchestral. It has an interesting cover but alas the finished product is wishy-washy cliched middle of the road ballads and a bit of everything thrown in.
Shame really.
1
Jun 19 2025
GUTS
Olivia Rodrigo
OLIVIA RODRIGO??!! Olivia??! Rodrigo?
God I feel old.
It's really good though and has echoes of a lot of the current singers/songwriters my kids like nowadays.
4
Jun 20 2025
After Hours
The Weeknd
Does anyone remember the 80's? Obviously not if they think this is revolutionary?
I can hear lots of other things going on here- remember Zayn? His Mind of Mine album?
Anyway- it's pleasant and nice to listen to but just sayin'.....
3
Jun 21 2025
Stop Making Sense
Talking Heads
Does this really count? ;-)
Does it matter? Great band. I think the studio albums are better but that's me....
3
Jun 22 2025
Dimanche Γ Bamako
Amadou & Mariam
Looking back I don't think there's a single African or South American album I didn't like.
Not that I listen to them regularly but better than 60% of the crap from US/UK.
This one seems to have modern influences but still a good listen.
3
Jun 23 2025
Old No. 1
Guy Clark
Not bad but so samey in my mind to so many 70s American singers.
2
Jun 24 2025
Nurture
Porter Robinson
It's not unpleasant and in places quite good (if derivative).
I want to like this but it's a B- from me........
3
Jun 25 2025
Home Sweet Home
Kano
British rap always makes me smile because they really try to be socially sensible and they always seem to be from London so really it's Lond-Rap.
This is like the Ceebeebies of rap. Sorry, give me Tricky any day.
2
Jun 26 2025
Djarimirri
Gurrumul
There's a lot of similarities with minimalist music (like Glass and Reich) and after listening to more of his stuff on Spotify which is more like Western folk and Gospel I prefer what he did here.
It's not traditional Aboriginal music (which I like) but this is different. A lot different.
I like it and thank the person who put this forward.
5
Jun 27 2025
Crystal Castles
Crystal Castles
Suprised this isn't on the main list. Stories of domineering and manipulative behavior but I choose to listen to the music.
And the music I like. It's like Japanese influenced videogame music (also a bit like Xiu Xiu).
Interesting listen.
4
Jun 28 2025
Pushin' Against a Stone
Valerie June
Lovely slow and brooding folkey/bluesy singer with acoustic band on some track and other a retro soul feel.
Production is really well handled - a light touch that really works.
This is a good listen.
3
Jun 29 2025
Relatives in Descent
Protomartyr
I thought 'Nick Cave'! straight away.......but it's more than just that. I don't normally like Post -punk but this is intelligent, varied and interesting.
3
Jun 30 2025
Eye
Robyn Hitchcock
I really want to like this but of course it's so terribly contrived.
Quirky and fun, nonsensical and British but I'm not in the mood.
I can't bring myself to give this a bad score. It is what it is.
3
Jul 01 2025
Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Joe Cocker
Lots of great songs- covers and live too.
It's really all about the vibe, Joe's distinctive voice and the 70s band plus the choir.
A great timepiece. Great for a nightime listen with a beer.
4
Jul 02 2025
Alive Or Just Breathing
Killswitch Engage
After reading the review from the user who chose this I feel bad to dismiss it but it really is a niche sound. I mean they switch from screamy shouting to decent singing and back again?! Was that the same singer? It's almost silly.
The band are decent and the production ok but I can't see anything here for me.
1
Jul 03 2025
Come On Come On
Mary Chapin Carpenter
I've heard of her but expected this to be so much more.
It's so Middle.Of.The.Road and like one reviewer noted it's like hiring a camper and driving down route 54, switching on the radio and the announcer says "Welcome to KYRE Country Radio, here's a litle bit of Mary for you".
It's ok but could be so much more.
2
Jul 04 2025
Grand Prix
Teenage Fanclub
This defines a 90's indie-rock/Pop band to me. Not unpleasant but so generic.
2
Jul 05 2025
A Black Mile To The Surface
Manchester Orchestra
Love the cover, the album and the band's name but what's the music like?
It's less 'indie' Rock and more......'Indie' Folk?
It's a nice listen.
3
Jul 06 2025
Come On Over
Shania Twain
I'm a dad-rock middleaged man so it may be a suprise to you but this just makes me chuckle.
This is country-pop meant for middleaged ladies in Weddings and parties to dance to and I wish them well.
Well produced and derivative (there's even a sly intro-copy on 'You're still the one' to 'Je t'aime... moi non plus' and it has an 80s feel to it.
It's good, but not in my heart. That belongs to Ian Curtis.
3
Jul 07 2025
WORRY
Jeff Rosenstock
Wow! This is quite something.
So angry.
It'a good but quite anxiety inducing.
3
Jul 08 2025
Gotcha! Gotcha! Gotcha!
Gotcha!
I've tried to locate this and from what I've found on Spotify and Youtube it sounds pleasant if not entirely original.
2
Jul 09 2025
Toxicity
System Of A Down
It hits me that I slagged a Killswitch album off a few days ago and then liked this album.
What is it and why? Maybe I'd heard this one before or think this is more 'meaningful'. The lyrics certainly mean more.
I need to listen to the Killswitch again perhaps?
3
Jul 10 2025
O
Damien Rice
Why wasn't this on the original list?!
Good pick though. Funny how so many reviewers came upon this from TV and Film samples (mine was 'Blowers Daughter' in 'Closer').
There isn't a bad song on this album- so healing and soothing and sensitive.
A thing of beauty.
5
Jul 11 2025
Spilt Milk
Jellyfish
Not what I was expecting- like a version of 10cc for the 90's
Certainly deserves a listen though.
3
Jul 12 2025
Dogrel
Fontaines D.C.
Fresh, raw, retro New wave sensibility.
I like it. It's got real attitude.
5
Jul 13 2025
Geogaddi
Boards of Canada
I just love this album and love BoC too.
How this wasn't also included with 'Music has the Right to Children' in the original 1001 i'm not sure but they don't seem to get the recognition they deserve.
Truly innovative sounds. I never get tired of being transported by them to a different place.
5
Jul 14 2025
Once
Nightwish
Have you ever seen Will Ferrell in FireSaga - a story of Eurovision?
Well I'm pretty sure it was based on these guys......
This is 110% cheese and is brilliant. I need to hunt down the videos to this.....
5
Jul 15 2025
Spanish Train And Other Stories
Chris de Burgh
I've always had a soft spot for Chris and 'Spaceman' but never realised it was part of a stylised act- stories in a certain Theatrical manner.
Quite engaging- not background since you're impelled to listen to the words.
3
Jul 16 2025
Watch Out!
Alexisonfire
It has a real 'amateur' feel to it- not sure why but it scores points since otherwise this sort of thing is devoid of originality and just about as generic and stereotypical as it comes.
3
Jul 17 2025
The Shape Of Punk To Come
Refused
I like the concept of this and the cover draws me in....... but sadly the screaming gets me every time.
Musically there's some interesting sounds here but then again Rage against the machine got there first I think.
Still, it woke me up this morning and that's a good thing.
3
Jul 18 2025
Somewhere In The Between
Streetlight Manifesto
This is neither Ska nor Punk.
This is Latin Pop?
I'm not saying it's bad. It's misrepresented.
2
Jul 19 2025
Give Up
The Postal Service
Very retro- I like it.
A bit poppy but then that's the name of the game I guess.
3
Jul 20 2025
Foxes in the Snow
Jason Isbell
Yeah.......I liked it.
Mainly the Folk side and acoustic guitar- it's simple and honest. I like British and Irish Folk so this resonated with me.
As far as the Country aspect went it was an interesting slant since I'm not a big fan. It was a good combination.
3
Jul 21 2025
Night Drive
Chromatics
Consciously retro Synth and New wave. The sort of sound I love. It's a collection of the best music tags from Joy Division to the Suspiria soundtrack (Italian Giallo band Goblin) and a bit of John Carpenter thrown in (Halloween?)
It's the vibe that I like the most- so languid and nocturnal.
This could have been one of my favourite albums from 1979 but instead it's a new favourite from 2007. I'm now checking out their other albums......
5
Jul 22 2025
"Awaken, My Love!"
Childish Gambino
This could be from 1974 or 2016. It's what it needs to be.
Laid back and languid vibe.
I like it, although this isn't normally my thang.
3
Jul 23 2025
The Monitor
Titus Andronicus
I think this really works- New Wave indie sound and an interesting concept for the album.
Fresh and vibrant.
3
Jul 24 2025
How to Operate With a Blown Mind
Lo Fidelity Allstars
Takes me back to the 90's- it's still pretty good.
Eclectic mixture of samples and beats with attitude.
3
Jul 25 2025
Cor-Crane Secret
Polvo
It has some good moments and all the hallmarks of bands from the 90's I still play now.
I need to listen again sometime........
3
Jul 26 2025
Mm..Food
MF DOOM
Restored my faith in Hip-hop and is a constant stream of idea and tunes, samples and wordplays. This is a joy to listen to.
This guy was a tour de force and the world a sadder place when he died.
Everytime I listen to this I hear something I'd not spotted before.
5
Jul 27 2025
What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?
The Vaccines
Nothing new brought to the party I'm afraid. The singer started to remind me of Chris Martin part of the way through.
The sort of record they put on at the end of a college student party when all the alcohol has been drunk and people are thinking of going home.
2
Jul 28 2025
VedergΓ€llningen
Garmarna
What is it about Sweden? They seem to produce so much good stuff...
I liked this - very evocative and yes there are vibes of 'Midsommer' and Eurovision but that's our problem. This is consistent and anthemic.
The only slight niggle is that it's very slick in it's production. No ragged edges which would have got it a 5*****
..............Oh hell! I'm giving it a 5***** anyway!
5
Jul 29 2025
Hammersmith Odeon, London '75
Bruce Springsteen
Stirring anthems and I do like Bruce- honest with integrity about the American heartland. Honest lives etc etc.
The quality of the recording is amazing too.
But again these songs have been included on other albums.
3