Apr 04 2025
Rose Mountain
Screaming Females
US Female led punk. Pretty enjoyable if a bit generic and probably even better live. Lead singer has a good voice. Probably wouldn't come back to (hence a 3) but enjoyed the ride.
3
Apr 05 2025
Home Sweet Home
Kano
Rap (US or UK) is just not my genre so it's fighting a losing battle. However no skits, and his flow is good. I'm not really interested in his life (or his crew) and I find the backing tracks a bit dull. I think I prefer it over Skepta's Konnichiwa but it's still a chore. The Sabbath sample made me smile though.
3
Apr 06 2025
Game of Fools
Koritni
Never heard of this band. Really shit cover. Let's listen...Better that the cover. Genetic well executed hard rock. Singer good but hits a lot of cliches vocal stylings. Bit AC/DC bit Audioslave.
3
Apr 07 2025
Dilate
Ani DiFranco
I think this is really good. Never heard of her. Massively ballsy indie folk album that I will play again. I even googled, and she's playing live in a couple of months about 20 mile away from me. Thank you nominator.
4
Apr 08 2025
L'autre...
Mylène Farmer
The background synth pop was v bland and uninspiring. Can't say much about thd breathy vocals as they were French. Dull.
2
Apr 09 2025
Diary
Sunny Day Real Estate
EMO classic in told. Nirvana/Pumpkins lite I feel. Maybe too harsh but it just doesn't do anything for me
3
Apr 10 2025
Dead Man's Party
Oingo Boingo
It's a bit Devo and a bit Talking Heads. However it's got a very 80s production which I do not like and it loses a star because of THOSE drums and high treble sound. I admire it's ambitious nature though.
3
Apr 11 2025
HELLYEAH
HELLYEAH
Competent cliche ridden groove metal.I dont like it much. The genre has to offer more to entertain the non-metal fan.
1.5
2
Apr 12 2025
Ultra Blue
Hikaru Utada
J-Pop. Never listened before. Bright but vacuous. I have absolutely no interest but admire it in a weird way.
3
Apr 13 2025
The Lion's Roar
First Aid Kit
Thought I would find bland but honestly found haunting and massively likable. Reminded me of early Fleet Foxes. Especially like the voices and production. Thank you nominator.
4
Apr 14 2025
A Live One
Phish
Yikes. This band has been on my radar for ages and I've always been a little afraid. As they are the heirs of the Dead (and my fave GD album is Live Dead) I feel this should be my entry point. It's tight yet jazzy....It needs more than one listen but at 2 hours it's not going to get it. It was released to please the bootleggers fans and not me. I'm not convinced...but I admire....
3
Apr 15 2025
Angel Dust
Faith No More
Alt funk metal experts that pummel and romance with style. Prob their best though haven't listened to later ones. Relentless.
4
Apr 16 2025
The Great Outdoors Jam
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Jeez. I just had the Phish live album. This is taking the piss. It sounds like background music in a dive bar. The guy can sing, the band are proficient and tight but it's muso twiddling wankery. You can't think it should have been on the original list.....really?
2
Apr 17 2025
VedergΓ€llningen
Garmarna
Peculiar Swedish dark folk music. Do I need more of this in my life? Unsure. Certainly glad I've heard it.
3
Apr 18 2025
Daisies Of The Galaxy
Eels
A beautifully crafted album of songs with heart and pathos. Better than the debut. Good choice.
4
Apr 19 2025
Carrie & Lowell
Sufjan Stevens
Joyous acclaimed acoustic album. I dont think its his best (Age of Adz) but it's still a mighty album of delicate passion.
4
Apr 20 2025
City Of Evil
Avenged Sevenfold
Never listened to this band. Why is it so long.?. I expected the vocals to be screamy, so that a bonus. Unfortunately metal is a difficult genre for me. Sorry but about 5 songs in, it gets a bit tiresome.
2
Apr 21 2025
The Beautiful Letdown
Switchfoot
Bland Bon Jovi-esque stadium anthem rock. Feels a tad Chrustian. Too much reverb on the singer. The orchestral bits were interesting but unremarkable.
2
Apr 22 2025
Don't Say No
Billy Squier
Ok rock album big of drums and the guy definitely loved Led Zep as it's influence shines through. Didn't like the slow one. 3.5 I don't think I will revisit it.
3
Apr 23 2025
The Lonesome Crowded West
Modest Mouse
I think I prefer the Moon and Ant but I think this is also pretty great. It's madly quirky and the quality is so good over the long running time. Top tier American Indie.
4
Apr 24 2025
10,000 Days
TOOL
I'm guessing the 2 earlier Tool albums had already been voted for! Tool fans! OK it's got that bleak beauty that the others have. I don't know why they feel they have to fill albums with 75 mins of music. It's fine but I won't return to it as I prefer Lateralus and it doesn't deviate much from it. 3.5
3
Apr 25 2025
Chet
Chet Baker
Quality trumpet jazz.
4
Apr 26 2025
Boys And Girls in America
The Hold Steady
If you like your Springsteen a bit more rocky then this is the album for you. It's fine but it's not for me.
3
Apr 27 2025
Leak 04-13 (Bait Ones)
Jai Paul
Interesting story and Interesting music. It seems genuinely new and dynamic. I found some of the phasing in and out a bit frustrating at times. Thanks for introducing. Definitely deserves a 4.
4
Apr 28 2025
Ruin
The Amazing Devil
This sounds like a West End musical soundtrack. It Alt-Rock-Folk with a dramatic essence. The nearest comparison I can think of is the Decemberists. A worthy but odd pick.
3
Apr 29 2025
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
Arctic Monkeys
Only heard the first 2 AM albums and this feels light years away. At times it feels like French lounge chanson type stuff. It may be brilliant, it may be really indulgent. The overall production is sumptuous. Prob needs more than one listen..not 4 out of 5 for me.
3
Apr 30 2025
The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess
Chappell Roan
Filthy, bright, modern. Sounds ace. My only worry is that it won't t stand the test of time and it will be forgotten.
Deserves a 4.
4
May 01 2025
The Black Parade
My Chemical Romance
Pop-punk album which I guess is culturally important in the emo 21st century. I thought I would really dislike it but it's pretty fine. It annoys me that they are always trying to reach that anthemic singalong bit. OK but not for me.
3
May 02 2025
Alive 2007
Daft Punk
Brilliant DP live album that mixes tracks together with skill and passion. I find myself grinning like a fool through some of it because it is so infectious and clever.
When the bass drops....
4
May 03 2025
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum
Tally Hall
Quirky choice which is a bit "They Might be Giants." Wholesome and maybe a bit annoying. To be honest I dont know what to feel.
3
May 04 2025
Kick
INXS
Hit laden album of Ausdie rock funk that prob should have been in the original list. I'm not a fan of the classic 80s production (Hello Hi-hats) but you can't deny the quality of this massive album.
4
May 05 2025
Pony Express Record
Shudder To Think
Never heard of. Fucking awesome. I'm gonna place it somewhere between Soundgarden and Slint. Many thanks nominator. I'm loving this list more than the original list.!
4
May 06 2025
Currents
Tame Impala
Interesting dream psych pop rock. The longer format sings work well. I prefer this to Lonerism.
3
May 07 2025
Souvlaki
Slowdive
Lovely and dreamy but l prefer a bit more bite in my shoegaze. MBV, and some Boo Radleys and Ride do this better. Really like the Space Station track. Needs several listens
3
May 08 2025
Sing To God
Cardiacs
I'm probably at fault here but there is just too much of everything. I can't get a grounding as to what is going on. I can't enjoy it but deep down I feel it is probably amazing. Like Trout Mask Replica. I enjoyed the experience though.
3
May 09 2025
Before These Crowded Streets
Dave Matthews Band
Ok this may be insulting but I was surprised how interesting this album was. I've never listened to the DMB but they've always struck me as a dull US jam/groove band. I wad ready to give it a 3 but it's a solid 4. Thanks
4
May 10 2025
Somewhere In The Between
Streetlight Manifesto
I oody love this user submitted list. It's fucking ace. Brass Ska punk. Never heard of the genre but this is masterful.
4
May 11 2025
22, A Million
Bon Iver
I like the innovation on this album but I do feel the effects detract from the songs. Interesting though I will always love the debut more.
3
May 12 2025
Live At Madison Square Garden
Vulfpeck
Sorry, not for me at all. Very happy jazz funkery with moment of cringe wankery. It was probably great fun being there tanked on cheap beer... bur to me driving home in Birmingham (UK) it kinda doesn't resonate.
2
May 13 2025
Les deux doigts dans la prise
Les sheriff
A long live French punk album. Hey ho let's go....yeah it's fine and fresh and goes on far too long with no real effect or need.
3
May 14 2025
Alexisonfire
Alexisonfire
Not a fan of the genre and the constant screamo is a complete no-no for me. Music seems competent though. Sorry.
2
May 15 2025
Symbolic
Death
Ok I always go into these albums thinking it's going to be an ordeal. This was pretty good. I coped with the vocals and there is some ingenuity with the riffage.
3
May 16 2025
Being Funny In A Foreign Language
The 1975
A band totally off my radar and I rather like its modern pop sensibilitys. I must explore more.
4
May 17 2025
Pushin' Against a Stone
Valerie June
Absolutely stunning. Amazing voice. Wondrous production. I've never heard of her. This is my first 5 from 43 user submitted albums. Top choice.
5
May 18 2025
Blue Is The Colour
The Beautiful South
They're bit of a national treasure the BS. It's all in the lyrics, and as usual they are whip smart though these are really dour at times. Still not for me as the music behind it is a bit bland. Respects though.
3
May 19 2025
EnglabΓΆrn
JΓ³hann JΓ³hannsson
Beautiful modern classical with some ambient touches. Short pieces that I feel should be developed into longer tracks. You can see how soundtracks was his future.
4
May 20 2025
Lahai
Sampha
V interesting electronic soul album that sounds demo-like at times. It's not something i warm to but appreciate it's guile and originality.
3
May 21 2025
Nonagon Infinity
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Relentless psych metal prog groove rock that very briefly pauses in its onslaught. Sounds raw at times. Difficult to dislike. I have heard this one before and need to explore more from the scarily big discography.
4
May 22 2025
An Empty Bliss Beyond This World
The Caretaker
Fascinating peculiar album of decayed ancient dance hall music which is both relaxing and haunting.
4
May 23 2025
Operation Ivy
Operation Ivy
Interesting. Lots of Ska. Sometimes sounds like a Clash tribute.
3
May 24 2025
Racine carrΓ©e
Stromae
Strong album considering the language gap and the genre. I may ever play it again in the future.
4
May 25 2025
Recipe for Hate
Bad Religion
OK U.S 90s Pop-punk. Fine. I have no need to return to it.
3
May 26 2025
In Between Dreams
Jack Johnson
Happy go lucky chilled singer song writer stuff. Bit of Paul Simon in there. I like a bit more melancholy in my strummed acoustic guitar escapades....
3
May 27 2025
O
Damien Rice
Melancholic Celtic Singer-singwriter. Much preferably to Jack Johnson.
4
May 28 2025
Spanish Train And Other Stories
Chris de Burgh
I am not a fan. The songs are like a bad West End musical and there is a peculiar smugness about the whole thing.
2
May 29 2025
All Hour Cymbals
Yeasayer
Feels like a folkie Animal Collective. Ok
3
May 30 2025
Millennium
Backstreet Boys
Tedious
2
May 31 2025
RΓͺver mieux
Daniel BΓ©langer
Chilled French Canadian singer backed with some electronica. Interesting.
3
Jun 01 2025
Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
Big Thief
Whimsical American Folk rock. 1 hour 20 mins. My eyes rolled. I was ready to really dislike.....
It's fucking brilliant. I've already recommended it to 2 friends, I follow them on Insta. I'm really sniffy about recent stuff. Pure magic. Thank you nominator.
5
Jun 02 2025
St. Jude
Courteeners
Is it wrong to compare this with the Arctic Monkeys cos they certainly use the same formula (of the first 2 albums) Decent but meh
3
Jun 03 2025
Loss
Mull Historical Society
Strong interesting debut which I ignored in release. Will listen again.
4
Jun 04 2025
Comfort To Me
Amyl and The Sniffers
Punky Aussie rock. Prob great live (maybe). Leaves me a bit cold as a CD experience.
3
Jun 05 2025
Alive Or Just Breathing
Killswitch Engage
It's metal. It's a bit screamy at times. It feels like lots of other metal albums with screamy bits. It's highly proficient but i have no love for it.
2
Jun 06 2025
We Like It Here
Snarky Puppy
Modern jazz. Require alcohol and a sunny festival to enjoy fully.
3
Jun 07 2025
My Brain Hurts
Screeching Weasel
Sounds like Ramones. Ok.
3
Jun 08 2025
God Shuffled His Feet
Crash Test Dummies
I'm ok with his voice. I just find the general tone and production a bit dull and "middle of the road". Its a bit boring.
3
Jun 09 2025
Portishead
Portishead
Tales of pain and despair set to a
murk of electronica. I much prefer this over the popular sample heavy Dummy. I think Third is even better.
4
Jun 10 2025
El Circo
Maldita Vecindad Y Los Hijos Del 5to. Patio
Always good to hear something a bit different. Latin fun Ska type stuff. Glad it was only 30 mins though.
3
Jun 11 2025
Bleed American
Jimmy Eat World
Competent emo type US rock.
3
Jun 12 2025
All Hail West Texas
The Mountain Goats
Some interesting songs but the state of the recording really puts me off....
3
Jun 13 2025
The Hazards of Love
The Decemberists
Tis a fucking masterpiece. Enough said.
5
Jun 14 2025
Enema Of The State
blink-182
Great US pop punk. Wholesome and difficult to dislike.
4
Jun 15 2025
I Need to Start a Garden
Haley Heynderickx
A lovely indie folk album.
3
Jun 16 2025
PiΓ±ata
Freddie Gibbs
Interesting beats. Some tired sweary rhymes. Not my thing.
3
Jun 17 2025
Look Sharp!
Joe Jackson
He's like a slightly alternative Billy Joel. No? Enjoyable at times.
3
Jun 18 2025
What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?
The Vaccines
It's like modern punk pop with a Ramones/Phil Specter vibe. Very Enjoyable.
4
Jun 19 2025
Oncle Jazz
Men I Trust
I liked this a lot more than I thought i would. Vibes of Beach House and Steely Dan. Chilled though overlong.
3
Jun 20 2025
Don't Throw Stones
THE SPORTS
Aussie new wave band that feels a bit Elvis Costello/ Nick Lowe. Nothing really stands out for me.
2
Jun 21 2025
Djarimirri
Gurrumul
Do I think this is magnificent Yes. Will I play it again probably not. Great choice.
4
Jun 22 2025
Fashion Nugget
CAKE
Interesting quirky indie.
3
Jun 23 2025
Watch Out!
Alexisonfire
Shouty rock. ...sounds quite like a lot of other bands i am not keen on.
2
Jun 24 2025
PoesΓa BΓ‘sica
Extrechinato y Tu
Slightly forgettable Spanish fare that changed tempo frequently.
2
Jun 25 2025
Fear Inoculum
TOOL
Yet another chosen album from the King Crimson of metal. This one's ok but retreads previous stuff. Tool fans are a bit obsessive...
3
Jun 26 2025
Phantom Power
The Tragically Hip
I know nothing of this band. It's bloody great. I will listen to more. Thanks
4
Jun 27 2025
The Evil One
Roky Erickson
Standard spooky psych rock. Washed over me a bit
3
Jun 28 2025
Act IV: Rebirth In Reprise
The Dear Hunter
Lot to take in here. Has echoes of Decemberist and Porcupine Tree. Think this requires more than one listen. Sounds good.
3
Jun 29 2025
A1A
Jimmy Buffett
Just no.
2
Jun 30 2025
Goat
The Jesus Lizard
Hey it's not my bag but I sure do admire it's drive and passion. Noise rock
3
Jul 01 2025
The Lioness
Songs: Ohia
Stripped back slowcore alt-counyry/folk/Americana. Really rather good. Would listen to more of this.
4
Jul 02 2025
Nurture
Porter Robinson
Quirky glitchy interesting and seems to be much debated in Reddit. It's got a real neon glow.
3
Jul 03 2025
No.1 In Heaven
Sparks
Really want to like this band but apart from the 2 singles it didn't do much for me. Good Giorgio vibes though
3
Jul 04 2025
Squeezing Out Sparks
Graham Parker
It's quite Elvis Costello-ish (though i prefer GPs voice tbh) Its fine but I dint feel ill go back to it.
3
Jul 05 2025
Re
CafΓ© Tacvba
Lots of varieties of genres that somehow works.
3
Jul 06 2025
Telefone
Noname
Really interesting downtempo rap. Quite heartfelt for it's genre..
3
Jul 07 2025
Animals
Pink Floyd
It may not be the best but it's my favorite. Gilmores guitar bites on this one.
5
Jul 08 2025
Songs Of A Lost World
The Cure
It's like Disintegration part 2 which is a massive good thing. Who'd a thought fat Bob would still be churning out great records.
4
Jul 09 2025
For Emma, Forever Ago
Bon Iver
Beautiful sad songs
4
Jul 10 2025
Toxicity
System Of A Down
Smash agit-metal that rocks. Think I prefer the debut.
4
Jul 11 2025
Weezer
Weezer
Legendary
5
Jul 12 2025
Stories
Avicii
Sorry nominator bit I think this is really awful.
1
Jul 13 2025
Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides
SOPHIE
I am not the audience for this. Too much production not enough song. Abrasive
2
Jul 14 2025
Wild Planet
The B-52's
Always entertaining even if it doesn't contain the bangers of the debut.
3
Jul 15 2025
Year of the Cat
Al Stewart
Well produced but slightly wishy-washy nice English folk album.
3
Jul 16 2025
Transatlanticism
Death Cab for Cutie
Massivly loved this 20 years ago and forgot it. Still give me the feels.
4
Jul 17 2025
Continuum
John Mayer
Thought i would really dislike. But it's a steady enjoyable ride with great production. His voice is good. It feels a little ti nice at times....and a bit dull at time. I may be a little harsh.
3
Jul 18 2025
Take to the Skies
Enter Shikari
Quiet loud metal core with synths. Sorry I just find it unlistenable.
2
Jul 19 2025
Boxer
The National
I bloody love the National. The best ones probably came later. But this is a joy.
5
Jul 20 2025
Last Splash
The Breeders
Great indie album full of ideas that is better than some Pixies.
3
Jul 21 2025
Lateralus
TOOL
The Tool albums all feel similar and the fans are a bit odd. This one is long and proggy and probably the only one you need. No more please.
3
Jul 22 2025
Savage Sinusoid
Igorrr
Well i often say that metal albums have to do something different to get my interest but this is fucking insane. I really don't like it but massivly admire it.
3
Jul 23 2025
Thunder And Consolation
New Model Army
This is wholesome, and I find a little bit dull.
3
Jul 26 2025
Whipped Cream & Other Delights
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
Tunes.
3
Jul 30 2025
Set Yourself On Fire
Stars
This is really good. Never heard the band before. Will play again. Great nomination.
4