Jul 25 2022
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire, One of my sons favourite bands, they are OK but don't see what the hype is about really. Pretty standard 2010's rock music here. I find it slightly repetitive and sub Talking Heads standard really.
I liked "Keep The Car Running" Not on My List I am afraid
2
Jul 26 2022
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Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Some Classics on this album N woman No Cry and
Lively up yourself are my favourites. Not as good an album as the later Live at the Lyceum which was his breakthrough Album in England certainly. Rightfully on this list though
4
Jul 27 2022
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Blue
Joni Mitchell
Joni at her best, I love "The River", "A Case Of You" "The last Time I Saw Richard" and "This Flight Tonight" (Although I Do Prefer Dan McCafferty and Nazareths Version) A good choice of Joni Albums but My favourite Album of hers is definately Clouds.
4
Jul 28 2022
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
Elton at his best, great album that is definitely in my top 20! "Benny and The Jets" "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" & "Candle In The Wind" to name just three of the classics on this album. Love it and rightfully on this list in my opinion.
5
Aug 01 2022
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Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
Great LP with some lovely meandering Jazz rock tunes. Love the "Gumbo Variations" and "It Must Be A Camel"
4
Aug 04 2022
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Planet Rock: The Album
Afrika Bambaataa
First time of Listening to this and quietly impressed.
Good Old Skool Hip Hop here, Interesting fusion of Kraftwerk/Krautrock
Loved "Planet Rock" 12" Version" & "They Made A Mistake". A good choice historically.
3
Aug 10 2022
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Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
Not one for me I'm afraid, I see no reason for this to be on the list!
1
Aug 11 2022
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Let It Be
The Replacements
New one for me but a great post punk Album. I really liked its Dynamism, and the pure energy of this post punk power-pop classic. Has a touch of Elvis Costello and the attractions about it. loved "I Will Dare" (Great Bass-line) the Knack-like "Favourite Thing" The plaintive "Unsatisfied" and the Humorous "Gary's Got A Boner" are all quality tunes. A nice new experience for this listener and I will definitely look out for more Replacements stuff to add to my collection.
4
Aug 14 2022
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
I prefer IV but this has some Great songs, the Classic "Immigrant Song" and "Gallows Pole" are both good songs. I also like the nod to another English Genius "Hats Off To (Roy) Harper.
4
Aug 23 2022
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Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams
A good album, reminds me of Tori Amos (or is it the other way round) a bit, or even a female Steve Forbert maybe? Some good tunes though and lyrically very strong I think. I Loved "Right Time" "Concrete & Barbed Wire" and the Title Track. all good in my eyes and ears!
3
Aug 24 2022
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Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Great Debut from Mark Knopfler and Co. Loved "Sultans Of Swing" when it came out and still do. "Down the Waterline" "Setting Me Up" and "Wild West End" all favourites. A good call for this list.
4
Aug 25 2022
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
First time of Listening for me. Texas Blues at their best. Some good tunes on this one, Starts with the wonderful "Waiting For The Bus" with some great mouth iron work from Billy Gibbons. They moved away from this Blues based sound in the 80's which I think is a shame. Loved the aforementioned "Waitng For The Bus", "Jesus Just Left Chicago" "Le Grange" and "Hot, Blue and Righteous"
Not on my list but I understand its inclusion!
4
Aug 28 2022
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For Your Pleasure
Roxy Music
Some Classic songs from a classy band, The original line up with Eno is rather special, Love "Do The Strand" "Editions Of You" "In Every Home A Heartache" and the titular "For Your Pleasure" are great. Definitely on my list!
4
Sep 02 2022
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Horses
Patti Smith
Great Album, My first ever 12" single was "Gloria in Excellsis Deo" CW "My Generation" what a great version which I think at least equals Van's original with "Them" and The "Who" version I am sure Townsend was pleased when he heard this revamp. Love it to bits. Absolutely right for this list my favourites the aforementioned "Gloria" "Redondo Beach" and "Break it up"
4
Sep 15 2022
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Ambient 1/Music For Airports
Brian Eno
Not one for me, find it too ambient for my taste.
1
Sep 17 2022
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The La's
The La's
There she goes.... Great record
5
Nov 16 2022
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Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
Some great Be-Bop on this album, great Sunday Morning music in my opinion. I love "Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are" "Brilliant Cornbers" (which is a complex masterpiece in my opinion) and "Pannonica" which is a tribute to the "Jazz Baroness" Kathleen Annie Pannonica De Koenigswarter.
In fact I love all the tracks on this album. some great Bass riffs from Oscar Pettiford and also great drumwork from Max Roach. Love it and rightfully on this list.
5
Nov 17 2022
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Freak Out!
The Mothers Of Invention
Great
5
Nov 18 2022
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Country Life
Roxy Music
Great 4th Album from El Ferarri and Roxy. Moving from Art House cult band to mainstream Rockers. I like "The Thrill Of It" the Nostalgic "Three and Nine" and the Banging "All I want Is You".
Not the Best album from the first round Roxy but it is a positive addition to this list.
4
Nov 19 2022
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The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
Ah Martin Fry and his Steel City Electro-poppers, this is a good debut with some cracking tunes on it. I love both the "Look of Love" and "Poison Arrow" and a good all round debut. Interesting choice for this list and to be honest not on my list.
3
Nov 21 2022
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
5
Nov 22 2022
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Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
Her best work I think, some great songs on this a rightfully on the list. I love "All I really Want" "Ironic" and "You Oughta Know"
5
May 20 2023
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Great debut from a great band! love Thesingles from the Album but especially "Mardy Bum"
5
May 22 2023
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Well... The Star Spangled Banner .......Really! Take the A Train, a classic, Mood Indigo,,,wow,,, Great album at a time when he was a great. Sir Duke at his best. Love this.
5
May 23 2023
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Violator
Depeche Mode
It Is OK but not my Favourite DP Album I prefer the first Album.
2
May 25 2023
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Is This It
The Strokes
5
Jun 01 2023
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
Classic!
5
Jun 19 2024
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Highway to Hell
AC/DC
The Only Gig I have ever walked out of! AC/DC at the Rainbow....To be fair the only reason I was there was because ex Mott the Hoople members were supporting as the British Lions!
5