1001 Albums Summary

It's far too theatrical for my taste. I kinda get why people like it, and I almost want to, but it doesn't really do it for me

Like it. 80s punk with a female vocalist. What more you want

Not for me. Should've stuck with massive attack

Actually quite liked a lot of it but outstayed it's welcome by about 2 hours.

Britpop classic. The first half is great.

The most interesting thing about this was learning that Elvis Costello used the pseudonym "Napoleon dynamite" for this album, yet the film having the same name was complete coincidence apparently. I've listened to bits of this frequently since we had it on the list and it's my favourite Costello album, upgrading to 4

Got some great songs on.... While my guitar gently weeps and blackbird. Helter skelter too.... But also a lot of shite

I am Lorde, ya ya ya.... I don't hate it..... But it's not for me, wouldn't choose to listen to it. Probably not bad as far as pop albums go

I had written this off before I even listened..... But it's completely different to what I expected, not like the Taylor Swift I've heard on the radio. I don't mind it!

Moodier than my toddler. Very atmospheric Lullaby and lovesong are great. I like what I've heard of the cure but hadn't heard most of this before. Thought I would like the album more than I did. Not angsty enough anymore!

Wouldn't call myself a killers fan but the first half of the album is full of hits. Reminds me of uni. Second half isn't as good All killer(s), half filler..... I'll see myself out

I don't know if Morrissey is joking when writing most of his songs and I don't care.

Funky as.

Never heard Gang Starr before but this is amazing. Great flow. Old school hip hop Reminds me of J5 or Abdominal...

I'm sure it was extremely innovative in 1974.... Not so much now. Don't mind it though

Meh. Don't dislike it but does nothing for me. I've listened to "live through this" in the past, which I much preferred.

Niiiicccee. Inoffensive background music.

Never listened to a black Sabbath album before... Pretty much exactly what I expected. Got some cool riffs

Not as good as parklife imo but it's ok.

I've got a soft spot for 80s glam rock. Lot of this sounds like it could be on a GTA vice city radio station and that's no bad thing Tacky but enjoyed it!

Nostalgic and undeniably a good album.... although not my genre of choice usually! Update: every time a song from this album appears on my playlist, I skip it.... This tells me it's not for me. Going to a 3

Nothing stands out particularly. Sorry Gene.

I've listened to raw power before and I didn't think too much of it so wasn't expecting to like this either...... However was pleasantly surprised. Doesn't sound like it was made in 1969, can see how it was the inspiration for a lot of punk. The first 2 tracks are great.

Never heard of these before. Very Beatlesy. I liked the first 2 tracks but the rest didn't really grab me. I like the "sound" of it though kinda

I love melancholia but think this album is a bit much! The hits are great, but played to death. Lucky man is probably the best song imo

Started off thinking I didn't like this but by the end I really did! The more punky tracks towards the end I really liked. Frankenstein, trash Almost sounded like rancid or the clash. Some of it is very punk but some more rock. Guess it's still early days of punk...

Quite enjoyed this. Never listened to an album like this before. Strange album artwork for a jazz album but was pretty banging so fair play

Not sure disco is for me. The hits are catchy enough though

Think count Basie spoiled me with jazz, not so impressed by this... She has a good voice though. Some of it sounds like it could be on a fallout soundtrack

Yawn.... I don't hate it but Christ it's boring.

This has elements of a lot of stuff I like but I'm not quite sure about it.... Bit Beatlesy sounding in parts. But then reminds me of the shins or the postal service in parts too. Strange Interesting story this guy had. I might check out his other albums

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Listened to another talking heads album in the past and wasn't a fan. This hasn't changed my mind. Maybe I don't get it but their sound does nothing for me.

Never heard this before. Very clearly Radiohead but also not really like other Radiohead albums I've heard. Very atmospheric. Some was a bit abstract but enjoyed it overall

Pretty fun album. Didn't grab me at first but got better as it went on. That is the Elastica riff right?

Hits are great. Vow too. Very 90s. Quite enjoyed it I could've sworn Garbage were Welsh though

Really enjoyed that. Never listened to a Led Zeppelin album before. Not what I expected. So close to giving it a 5

I don't mind the odd Queen song but a whole album of Freddy showing off was too much

California dreaming is quality. Probably a daft thing to say but the album felt very dated. Was ok though

First ska of the list, nice! Ma and pa was the best track by far. I don't know how to rate this. Never heard such a strange mix of styles in single album before. I listened to it 3 times though so that must say something.... Yes ska, yes rock, yes heavier rock, yes reggae, yes funk, just not all on the same album! I enjoyed the ska, reggae and heavier tracks but then there were some really mediocre sounding tracks too which let it down (One day, slow bus moving and change). Too confusing Some songs would be a 4 or 5, some would be 1 or 2.....

Not sure it's for me but I didn't dislike it really. Sounded well put together. I complained that fish bone had too many styles..... This has the opposite problem

Sanitised pop punk meh. Actually quite disliked it. "Slideshow at free university" was the only track I kinda liked and it didn't have the vocalist in

Classic rock and a good sounding live performance. Not really my thing but recognised most of the songs. This type of rock doesn't really exist anymore. However, unfortunately it seems he is a piece of shit....

Not sure it destroyed rock and roll but I didn't mind it. Easy to listen to in the background.. Inoffensive electronic music. Probably wont go back in the future though

Karma chameleon aside, can't say I enjoyed it. Melting pot was quite good too Very 80s.... But not the good kind of 80s

Hmm not convinced. Found it pretty wanky. "Waiting for a dream" was reminiscent of Radiohead. Probably well put together and I'm just a pleb who doesn't appreciate it....

She has a great voice and quite enjoyed the sound of the album. Not a patch on Kate Bush, which I think she is going for. I don't think I am the target audience for this! My mum used to really like Tori Amos so it's kinda nostalgic

Amazing album with a distinctive sound. Released in the early 2000s when a lot of these albums are going to be nostalgic for me. "Last nite" rivals "Mr brightside" in the played to death category but the album has so many other great songs Gets better as it goes on. Hard to explain, new York city cops, trying your luck and take it or leave it are all great

Recognised a lot of songs considering I don't know the band. Quite enjoyed it. Very chilled. Bumping this up to 4

I've heard people talk about the doors and thought I wish I was cool enough to listen to the Doors. Now I am, and I liked it! The more bluesy tracks the best Only track I knew was riders on the storm, from need for speed underground obviously Really liked been down so long too... I'm sure that's been sampled somewhere but don't know by who

I know the opening track but not sure where I would've heard it.... Probably radio 6. I liked the sound of some the album, the language barrier was always going to make it slightly tricky to really like it I guess. I lost interest as it went on

Double Doors! As of 2 days ago I already knew I was cool enough to listen to the Doors, so no issues there. I liked this too. Quite different to LA woman. This sounded more Beatlesy, or rather the Beatles sound Doorsy? I preferred the more blues sounding LA woman album. However this had many more "hits" that I knew and I can imagine it was a bigger commercial success. I should've given LA woman a 5, and this a 4, but alas.

I quite liked this, but nothing really grabbed me. All quite jangly and similar sounding. I would imagine the Kinks have better albums then this. We shall see if they're on this list!

Only ever listened to songs for the death before... Which is quality Really liked most of this too. Some towards the end was a bit different and experimental sounding but most of it sounded exactly how I would expect a qotsa album to sound.. Nothing new here really, which is no bad thing if you like their sound, and I do! Songs for the death is better though

Never heard of this group before..... I barely noticed I was listening to it while working tbh. Completely inoffensive chilled background music. Nothing grabbed me, nothing offended me. Beige

If Luke doesn't give this a 5 I will eat my hat.... The only living boy in New York is such a great song. The boxer is good too. Bridge over troubled water has its time and place. A cassette of a cover of Cecilia, by Suggs, was the first music I ever bought embarrassingly Can't say too much else interested me. It sounds more dated than 1970

Great voice and knew a few songs. Didn't mind it but not really my thing. Probably wouldn't listen again

Bit silly.... Not for me. I have to give this 1 as I gave fats Domino 2 and I preferred that massively.

I've never listened to a Metallica album before.... Not forgiven the Napster debacle. Hard to not do some head banging! Enjoyed it and it was pretty much as I would have expected it to be. Very dramatic.

Enjoyed this. Good background music. Recognised a few songs too. Not generally my thing. Apparently "keep on movin" is so good they put it on the album twice!

I completely missed pulp back in the 90s. I've recently listened to different class for the first time and thought it was great. This is good too but different. Took a few listens. I can't really pick out anything in particular but there was something about it Help the aged was the only song I was familiar with but by no means the best Will be listening to this again

WOW! This was absolutely incredible. Did not expect that. His voice(!!!), the backing vocals, the finality of it all that comes from him being close to the end of his life. I felt quite emotional in parts, only a very small amount of music does that to me. I think this is up there with the best albums I've ever heard. Albums like this, which I would have never listened to otherwise, are exactly why I wanted to work through this list.

Yeehaw. Very American Didn't mind it but if started grating on me by the end.

I didn't like this. Had hints of indie pop type stuff that I normally do like but it was all too busy. Too much going on. At the risk of sounding like my mum, it was all just noise

Nice background music. Think the final song was the most interesting. Like with the previous non English album, it's hard to really appreciate.... But that's my problem

He's got a good voice but R&B does nothing for me. Lyrically uninteresting. Would not listen again

Sgt pepper, Lucy in the sky, and a day in the life are all really good songs...... I'm just not sure the rest of the album is all that interesting! Yes it was probably revolutionary, but I'm just not that into the Beatles

Knew the hits but nothing really did much for me. It's very 80s.... But not the good kind The cover of help was pretty shite Sorry Tina

Never listened to a creedence album before but liked the tracks I have heard. This sounded pretty much like I expected it to and I enjoyed it! Green River, Tombstone shadow, bad moon rising and sinister purpose were the highlights

Actually listened to this album already this year.... She's got a very Irish real name! Windmills of your mind is the most interesting song. Quite like breakfast in bed too. Nothing else really is that rememberable. Not a son of a peacher fan. I don't dislike this so it's getting a 3

Never heard of big star before this..... After the first 4 tracks I wasn't convinced at all. Femme fatale was really good but it's a cover... It then got a bit more interesting but also a bit weird in parts. Liked the cheery holocaust. Blue moon and nighttime too Would probably listen again!

Great album....generally I'm not a huge fan of concept albums. A lot of amazing songs.... Another brick in the wall, mother, goodbye blue sky, comfortably numb, hey you. There are songs which the album could do without imo, but the good ones more than make up for them. I nearly gave this a 4, then listened again and gave myself a slap..... Not their best album but still fantastic My dad loves pink Floyd so heard this a lot growing up, very nostalgic.

She's got a great voice and it sounds very well put together. Very honest, but it's all very samey. Liked it more than I thought I would but shouldn't think I'll listen again

There are some decent repetitive beats in here that are hard not to enjoy but that's not enough. Too synthetic and busy, but I suppose quite unique I'd heard a few songs on the radio on the past, which are catchy enough but would never choose to listen to this. The pixies lyrics in 20 dollar were particularly grating. Would not go back Timberland in "come around"was probably the best bit and that's saying something

Didn't particularly enjoy this. I could tell Bowie was involved and kinda felt it would've sounded better if he was performing a lot of the songs. Iggy should've stuck with what he was good at. If they were both sober while making this, they should've stuck to the drugs.

This was complete madness. At first I thought it was quite interesting but half way through I found myself checking how long I had left to listen to. The last third or so was absolutely mental and verging on unlistenable imo I can imagine this appearing on an episode of Beavis and Butthead with them critiquing it. The life is life cover was interesting! I'm only giving this a 2 because it made me say "what the fuck" out loud while listening and also the fact that it was quite interesting JAH JAH.....NEIN NEIN!

I'd only listened to the velvet underground for the first time earlier this year. That was the velvet underground and Nico. I enjoyed that more than this one but still thought this was great. Surprising amount of religious themes here..... I really like Lou Reed's voice and writing Highlights were pale blue eyes, what goes on and beginning to see the light

Never heard of these before.... Kinda wish it had stayed that way. Inoffensive enough but Christ it was boring. Nothing at all stood out. Overproduced, sanitised, yawn. Completely forgettable Did Leibach do this to me? Without jahs, neins and raus' I was lost...

Not for me. Perhaps in a club 15 years or so ago.... Even then, probably not. Big MC Grindah vibes on the radio interlude

Not sure about this. Was quite enjoying it initially but it got old fast. Was waiting for pour some sugar on me and it never came.... Wasn't as stadium rock as I was expecting

Can hear Joy Division in a lot of this. Kinda mixed with pet shop boys. The riff on the second track sounds exactly like a cure song Not generally a big fan of electronic synthesiser sounds and I much preferred the less synthy tracks Think without the electronica I may have liked it more..... However all that being said, I listened again and found it was growing on me... Might go back to this

I like a bit of folk and I've got a soft spot for Billy Bragg, seen him live a couple of times, always a good show.... Helps if you're of a particular political persuasion. Never heard of Wilco but sounded good too. Thought the opening few tracks were fantastic, the rest of the album was good too. Overall really liked it

What Kinks I've heard in the past I've liked, none of it was on this album though. I like the sound of this mostly. It sounded pretty dated. Thought it dragged a bit. The whole concept album type thing I generally am not a huge fan of.

This was different! I found it a bit weird to be honest. There were parts of songs which I thought were really nice, but then other parts that were hard to listen to and abrasive. They are probably telling a story or something and Im too basic to appreciate it. The sound of someone you love who's going away and it doesn't matter (quite a title) was really nice in for the most part and the best track but again it got weird towards the end and I thought it ruined it.

Never heard of this guy before. Reminded me a bit of José Gonzalez in parts. Quite enjoyed it. Thought the opening few tracks were the best.

Not sure about this. Not a big fan of soul anyway but I just thought it was lacking something. The funk wasn't funky enough! Not enough bass. Inoffensive enough but didn't do anything for me. Recognised strawberry letter 23 but nothing else Shouldn't think I'll be listening again

Sorry but this is shite. Bah humbug! I hate Christmas music, with a few exceptions, none of which are here. Also it seems Phil Spector was a bad un

Not really for me but I didn't really dislike it as a whole. Some of it sounds as if it would fit in a fallout game.

Don't think I've ever listened to a Coldplay album before... Didn't do much for me really. Some good tracks but sounded a bit dull overall. Think don't panic was the best track

Enjoyed this. Quite a mix of styles here. Think I might have preferred the previous supergrass album but this was still very good

I thought I would like this more than I did. Still enjoyed it but thought it was lyrically a bit silly!

This was great, not sure I've ever heard an album like this before. That opening track was almost prog rock and didn't know what to expect afterwards but i enjoyed it. Good mix of funk and rock.

More prog rock! Never heard these before, thought some tracks were really good, the opening track in particular. Others didn't do anything for me. Overall didn't mind it but only so much room for rock like this Jamie isn't going to like this... Dad rock! 4

Country really isn't for me..... However, saying that, I didn't dislike this as much as I thought I would. Sorry Dolly et al. Also Dolly Parton has better songs than are on here

Never heard of these before. Would've absolutely loved them when I was a teenager, surprised I hadn't heard them before. Haven't had enough stuff like this on this list so far so they're getting a high score... Too much classic rock! Kinda early grunge I guess? You'd think they influenced Nirvana by the sound of them. Thought Sludgefeast, the lung, raisans and lose were the best tracks. The cover of just like heaven wasn't bad either. I'm going to listen to more of these, seems they were more punk earlier on.

I know Pantera but never listened to an album before. Enjoyed it, good change of pace from a lot of albums we've had recently. Think "walk" and "fucking hostile" were the only songs I knew and are the best tracks imo. Tbf the whole first half of the album is really good. I remember quite vividly when Dimebag got shot, which is a bit strange given I wasn't a fan particularly.

Great voice and pleasant enough to have on in the background but didn't do much for me.

I've been meaning to give Kendrick a proper listen for ages. I love hip hop but generally not a big fan of "gangsta rap", especially the more recent way it's gone, post 80s and 90s. I think this is approaching the stuff I don't like so much..... At the risk of sounding my age, rapping about money, "bitches", bling and violence doesn't really appeal to me! I know that's probably what he knew and grew up with, but it's old and I've heard it all before. I wasn't sold when I wrote the previous bit but by the end and another listen I've completely changed my mind! He's got great flow and some tracks I thought were quality and more of a commentary on the stuff I don't like. "The art of peer pressure", "Sing about me, I'm dying of thirst" and "good kid" were my favourites. Didn't like the singles so much! Maybe on later albums there is less of the "gangsta rap" tropes. I liked this enough that I'll be going to find out!

I quite enjoyed this but can't deny it wasn't pretty bland. My dad was a fan when I was growing up, I didn't recognise any of this though. Perhaps they have more interesting albums...

Hard not to like Bob Marley isn't it? Probably never actually listened to a Bob Marley album that wasn't a greatest hits...... I thought I would enjoy this more than I did. It was good but it's all fairly samey and very sparse lyrically, often just a few lyrics repeated throughout songs.... Perhaps that's the beauty of it! I swear the same baseline was used in about 4 songs I still enjoyed it though. Stir it up and high tide or low tide were the best.

Enjoyed that. Heard a lot of Bowie growing up. Highlights were changes, oh you pretty things, life on Mars and Queen bitch

I've listened to Paul's boutique before but not this one.... I know it's all tongue in cheek but a lot of it is a bit silly and I wouldn't generally think to go back to this. I think the Beasties sound best when there's guitars (guitar sounds) involved and it's a bit heavier. Fight for your right and no sleep till Brooklyn are the highlights here. And obviously can't forget brass monkey! In fact, the second half of the album is much better than the first. Was going to give it a 3 but the latter half brings it to a 4

More classic rock... Yay! I actually quite enjoyed some of this, some nice guitar playing and quite a mix of styles. But I think ultimately it's quite forgettable. I bet it was pretty innovative when it was released though Also multiple songs on the album multiple times in the version on Spotify which made it too long. Enjoyed Beck's bolero and the bluesy ones the most

As I said in the Kendrick review, I don't like gangsta rap and this is pretty much what I was referring to. I know this is considered hugely influential and is highly thought of but doesn't do much for me....We probably have this to thank in part for the popularity of gangsta rap in the 90s, and artists like the game and 50 cent, which I'm really not a fan of. I can't deny that the beats on some of this are good.... but it's misogyny, gang violence, and ensuring we know how hard he is..... it doesn't do anything for me. There are more interesting things to rap about. Ain't nothing but a g thang is a good track tbf. Snoop is probably the highlight throughout the album and the reason it isn't getting a 1

I missed the pixies growing up. Actually listened to this album for the first time last year and it's great! Would've loved it as a teenager. Full of great tracks but my favourites are debaser, here comes your man, monkey gone to heaven and crackity Jones

Think Leonard Cohen might be the biggest revelation in this list so far for me. Fantastic poet and really emotive voice. Didn't enjoy this quite as much as "you want it darker" I don't think. This was more Bob Dylan esque I think. Which is no bad thing! I think his voice gets better with age too. Think the highlights were avalanche, diamonds in the mine, famous blue raincoat and Joan of arc. At least 2 of my 5 star albums now mention Joan of arc!

The Beatles, more like the Boretles.... Am I right guys? Anyone? No.... Was actually in the cavern and rubber soul last night! Think I said it last time, but the Beatles don't do much for me. The hits are often great but I don't find the rest of the album tracks very interesting at all. However, in my life is a great song. Thought Norwegian wood was good too. The rest didn't do much for me, however it isn't bad

I like Alex Turner generally, although I don't think he's as clever as he thinks he is at times. This wasn't bad but feels like it's missing something.... Knew the first 2 tracks. I was pretty obsessed with "aviation" when that was released for a while, but alas, not oh this album.

Jeez these guys are angsty, they ok? Never listened to a slipknot album before. I want to say I would've liked this as an angsty teenager but I was an angsty teenager when it was released and I didn't like it then either... Remember them being quite shocking to people when they first got popular, but it just feels gimmicky now. I don't hate it, and wait and bleed and spit it out are good songs but not a big fan.

Never heard of these before.... Really enjoyed it, right up my street. This site says it is "rock" but it isn't. Not sure what I would call this but it reminds me of the shins, the postal service, or public service broadcasting. I'll be listening again

I say this every time one comes up, but not a fan of a concept album generally..... However, this was the most interesting one I've heard. The story is quite dark in parts really, but I kinda found some of the lyrics a bit funny/daft too which made it hard to take seriously... "You won't shout when I fiddle about" and "do you know how to play hide and seek, to find me would take you a week" spring to mind. So Tommy is born blind, deaf and mute.... Gets bullied by a cousin, molested by an uncle, but is really good at pinball.... He is then miraculously cured and becomes a famous preacher who starts some sort of cult where you learn to play pinball without looking, hearing or speaking? Does that sum it up? Pinball Wizard is the best track by far...I never realised the lyrics were "that deaf, dumb and blind kid sure pays a mean pinball"! Makes sense now! Still not convinced by the concept or concept albums but it was interesting at least

This is more what I expect an album by the cure to sound like. As opposed to disintegration. Enjoyed it! A forest is the highlight. I gave disintegration 3 and I preferred this so has to get a 4.... Although that cold be a bit generous

Thought Folsom prison was the famous one? Didn't know this one. Good though. The live performance and interaction with the crowd gives it something extra. Can't imagine a band playing in a prison now! Already was pretty familiar with Johnny cash so no surprise I enjoyed this

Had a mate when I was about 10 who was very into Michael Jackson....I didn't understand it then and I still don't. Does nothing for me. Appreciate he had a good voice and could dance but with a few exceptions, not a fan of his music at all..... This album was probably more funk and discoey than I expected but didn't enjoy it. Wouldn't choose to listen to any of it again. Even the hits on this album aren't good ones

I enjoyed this although I'm not sure I could pick out any song in particular as a favourite. Was all fairy samey but very easy to listen to in the background. Much less pop sounding and far more dubby than I expected, which was a nice surprise. Need more dub on this list. Will be listening again

Looking forward to finding out whether Jamie considers this good dad rock or not! I really like dire straits but admittedly I've only heard their greatest hits before. I didn't dislike any of this album and sultans of swing is fantastic. However, a lot of songs kinda meander about and I'm waiting for them to really get going, and they never quite do. They sound good though!

Quite enjoyed this for the most part.... Think I preferred the first 3 songs to the rest. The more atmospheric ones were better then the punky ones imo. Without those songs I probably would've given it a 4. Still enjoyed it though Bet this was pretty innovative in 1975. Very public service broadcastingy again

I probably haven't heard this properly before, although had a mate who was into them for a bit. Apparently they were a manufactured band! It was way better than I remembered it to be although I'm not sure how punk it really is..... Was probably the epitome of punk at the time but it sounds quite pop punky now to me, feels like it's trying to be edgy rather than it really is. Designed to shock type thing......Not sure about some of the lyrics either. All that said, I enjoyed the sound and it undoubtedly inspired a lot of bands I grew up loving.

Never heard any Nick Drake before Hmm. I started thinking I really liked this but wasn't so sure by the end. Got a kind of mystical, dreamy quality(???) I didn't dislike any of it but not sure how much I really liked any of it either. It's fine I guess but won't be rushing back

Now this is dad rock! My dad used to play "the lamb lies down on Broadway" by genesis when I was younger.....I don't remember it sounding anything like this... I thought I might like this but I did not at all! Sorry Phil. Found bits of it quite interesting but largely disliked it. Maybe there will be other genesis albums on the list which I'll prefer.

No idea how this has made the list... Although I do remember my generation and Rollin being on every music channel for a long time. Can't remember if I liked it when it first came out.. Think I probably did but I remember a lot of taking the piss out of it too. It is, and I'm sure always was terrible, no matter if I did like it as a angsty teenager and it goes on way too long. Trying to be so edgy and just quite bizarre in parts really. Actually cringed during one track... Think it was "the one". Take a look around is probably the best track. Given I just gave genesis a 2 and I also gave slipknot a 2, I can't give this any more than a 1. Would feel too harsh on Phil Collins... Also it was terrible.

I really like what Nick Cave I've heard before, but this wasn't really what I was expecting. Not generally a fan of concept albums.... On first listen I didn't think it was that good, and I thought "o Malleys bar" was pretty terrible and tainted the album. However, I gave it another listen and enjoyed it far more knowing more what to expect. Where the wild roses grow, the curse of millhaven and henry lee were the best tracks imo. The Dylan cover with the guests on was quite good too. I still don't get "O Malleys bar", which apparently the album was written around.....Maybe I'm missing something? I'd have given it a 4 if this wasn't on the album! I hope there's more nick cave on this list

Never listened to a Depeche mode album before but Kinda thought I knew what to expect.... and it lived up to it.... Generally not a fan of that synthy sound from the late 80s. Never liked personal Jesus. Enjoy the silence is better though. Didn't really do anything for me. Forgettable.

Wasn't convinced during the first track but it grew on me as it went on and was really enjoying it by the end. Very 60s sounding and sounded great. Think my favourites were wooden ships and long time gone Will listen again!

I'd pretty much written this off before I listened to it.... It was better than I expected but still not really my thing at all. Most of it I didn't really like but she has a great voice and I quite liked the stripped back songs. Can't see myself going back to it but I thought "these early days" and "apron strings" were the best tracks.... Likely because I have small children and they've made me soft!

Don't know why, by Queen just don't do it for me. It's not bad but just not something I really want to listen to. No hits here either. Tbh I didn't really listen to this properly and give it a proper chance

Really enjoyed this for the most part. Some songs around the middle weren't so good and it was a tad samey but as a whole thought it was great. Sounds a bit like mystery jets but also Springsteen and maybe even Dylan in parts Will be listening again. The best tracks were under pressure, red eyes and burning

This was quite interesting. Didn't love it but was ok in the background. Prefer other Radiohead albums . Probably didn't give it a proper listen

I actually didn't like this as much as I thought I would..... But was still good. Holiday in Cambodia, kill the poor and chemical warfare were the best tracks

Pretty funky! Recognised the hits and enjoyed most of it. Bet this was banging when it was originally released.

Big meh..... Never really been into Gorrilaz. Obviously know the hits, but nothing else here really did anything for me. Wasn't bad, just not very interesting at all, which is perhaps the worst thing you can say about an album Del the funky homosapien has a good rap voice. M1-A1 was probably the best track

Never really called myself a Nirvana fan, Was too young when they were huge. Obviously know them just never really went out of my way to listen to anything that wasn't on mtv2 or the radio. I knew that I would like this but thought I would probably give it a 4. But there are so many good tracks on this album. I think the only one I'm not a fan of is scentless apprentice. Everything else is really good. All apologies is the best track but serve the servants and dumb are fantastic too. Can't give it anything but a 5

Bjork hey....I didn't mind this on in the background. Probably wouldn't go back to it though. I've listened to her debut album before and I think I preferred it to this, I didn't dislike this though

I used to absolutely love the offspring when I was a teenager. First gig I ever went to....Bought an offspring hoodie which was about 10 sizes too big and wore it religiously! When I saw this come up I was a bit worried it wouldn't hold up to how I remembered it. It does though and it's massively nostalgic. Still think nearly every song is great. My favourites are probably smash, nitro, killboy powerhead, come out and play and gotta get away. Dexter dropped out of his PhD when they got big and only recently went back and finished it, which is fair play. I actually think Ignition and ixnay are slightly better albums than this, but it's close....I hope there are more on the list, but having this album was surprising enough. 6 out 5!

I'm not sure about this. Bits of it I quite liked, but others not so much. Quite a few tracks I enjoyed until the end where they started throwing on weird electronic techno stuff and it put me off. Sidewalk serfer girl, rings around the world, it's not the end of the world and juxtaposed with u were the best tracks. I've listened to radiator before and much preferred it to this album. Not bad as a whole but probably won't be going back.

Never heard this before but apparently considered their best album by a lot of people..... Wouldn't call myself a Metallica fan, but thought master of puppets was a good album, way better than this! I apparently like the more thrash metal sound better than their slower sound. Enter sandman and nothing else matters are great songs though. The struggle within was good too.

They don't make em like this anymore! I imagine if I was in some smokey bar I would probably quite enjoy this..... However, it doesn't really do much for me tbh. Bit lechy in parts too. None of his big hitters either. Doubt I'll be listening again. Sorry Frank

This was pretty funky, quite enjoyed it. Not sure I'd listen again though. Also not sure I need a 15 minute drum solo track.

I really like the smiths, so thought this would be up my street..... Nothing particularly grabbed me here. It doesn't have the humour (intentional or not) that the smiths has. Nor the angst and melancholy that I like. Also no Johnny Marr either! I don't dislike the sound, just not what I thought it would be. I'm fairly sure Morrissey has better albums than this, perhaps they'll turn up. He's also done and said a fair amount of dodgy stuff in recent years... Can usually take what he says with a pinch of salt as that's what he does, but not so much recently. But art from artist and all that

Weird. Combination of hotel lobby, lift music and other nonsense. The one with the child singing was awful. One of the reviewers said it sounds like a music from a scene with the fembots in Austin powers, which is pretty accurate No thanks

Knew I liked the sound of the Jam from what I've heard before, but can't say I've listened to an album. Sounded pretty much as I expected, maybe a bit more poppy in parts. Preferred the more punky sounding tracks. But a solid album that didnt overstay it's welcome. Only knew start and that's entertainment, but thought dream time, man in the corner shop and boy about town were good too. Hope there's more on the list

She's got an interesting voice but it's just not really for me. Wouldn't choose to listen to this. That being said, there are a lot of familiar songs on this album and nearly every song is of a similar quality. I think back to black is the best track It's quite sad that so much of this album is about the struggles that eventually caught up with her. I get why people like it, just not sure I do very much

This was probably better than I thought it would be, but didn't have high expectations. No desire to go back and listen to any of it again. Imagine aside, I thought jealous guy was probably the best track, although it was probably more beatlesy than most of the rest of the album. Tbh the fact that this album just wasn't just more of the Beatles sound was unexpected to me.

Never heard of these before... Quite a mix of styles here and I enjoyed some of it. Other bits of it not so much! Some felt very dated and others I wouldn't have placed as being from the 60s. Stepping stone and take a look at yourself were the best tracks. Not bad overall but probably won't be going back

This was a tricky one! It is really interesting and I think some of it is really good... But some of it is not really my thing, probably the ones that are more R&B sounding. Kendrick's verse in walk on by is great, but I don't think I like the rest of the song particularly.... I thought "A fans mail" was probably the second best song about a cat that I've heard. Tokyo was funny but also fairly weird. Jameels space ride was interesting too Drink dat and them changes were really good. Could possibly lose a handful of tracks and I probably would've enjoyed it more, but it was really interesting and don't think I've heard anything like this before. At least 3.5 but it's getting a 4

Considering the names listed on this album, I thought this would be good. Not what I was expecting and did not enjoy it at all really. Not for me

Heard a few national tracks and liked them, the track on the Taylor Swift album we've had here was really good too..... But never listened to an album before. Really melancholy sounding, right up my street. Enjoyed it and will be listening to more. The only track I knew was bloodbuzz Ohio, think it was the best track too. Lemonworld and anyone's ghost were great too. Probably have to be in a certain mood for the national, but I'll be back

Nothing here did anything for me. Wasn't bad particularly but won't be going back. Big meh

Heard this album quite a few times already and really like it. I would say the repetitive drum loops and electronic sound isn't usually my thing.... But it kinda reminds me of the postal service in parts too.. Was released and played a lot around uni times too. Highlights are North American scum, all my friends, and new York I love you. All my friends and new York are really great imo. All my friends gives me a really nostalgic feeling. I do think there is some filler in there but largely a great album

I used to have the iconic bit of tubular bells as a monophonic ringtone for a long time when I first got a mobile! I enjoyed him telling me what instrument I was about to hear in the track.... This was pretty nice to listen to in the background while working, quite prog rocky without the rock. Did enjoy it but shouldn't think I'll be going back. Not sure about the weird sailor bit, but ignoring I think Tubular bells part 1 was the best bit. 3.5 if I could

Had never heard of tortoise before so had no idea what to expect. I enjoyed listening to it in the background while working. Interesting progressive sound. Found it reminded me a bit of public service broadcasting in parts (I seem to say this a lot). I did enjoy it but I think it goes on the list of music I can have on in the background while working, but probably wouldn't listen to in other situations!

The wiki says this is considered one of the greatest albums of all time.....I definitely don't agree with that. I bet it was pretty mind blowing in the 60s though. It is good, I just wanted it to go up another gear in quite a lot of tracks, turn up to 11 type thing. Strange brew and sunshine of your love were the only tracks I knew and are probably the best. The following 3 i thought were quite dull. Tales of Ulysses was more interesting and SWLABR was the best of the tracks I didn't know. I assume mothers lament was a bit of a joke. Probably would give this 3.5 if I could

I remember "date with the night" was played a lot when it was released. Maps I knew too and is the better track. I didn't mind the rest of it but can't say it did much for me. She has a good voice for this type of music Not bad, not great

Never really listened to Jay z properly and I'm not a big fan of the hits so I didn't think I'd like this. Better than I expected but it's more on the poppy side of hip hop than I like and there are a lot of the gangsta rap tropes I don't like. Seemed like all he rapped about was money. Boring. Izzo and girls, girls, girls aren't my thing, but he has good flow. Thought never change and U don't know were the best tracks. I started thinking this was better than I expected but was pretty disappointed by the end

Had absolutely no idea what to expect from this. Kinda wish I still didn't My initial impression was it was very 80s, but there's quite a lot of different styles in here. Don't think I really like much of it though! Most of it sounds like it's trying to sound like something else. Supergirl was quite catchy. 1000 umbrellas sounded a bit like Elvis Costello. The best track by far is dear God but that alone cannot redeem it. The rest is utter rubbish. I would feel guilty giving this the same as jay z as I much preferred that so this is getting a 1. Dear God is good though!

I listened to this album for the first time last year. Enjoyed it more this time. Quite progressive and slow to get going in parts but I love the punk sound. Having both male and female vocalists make it really interesting. It sounds before it's time. Can see it likely inspired a lot of bands I grew up liking. Highlights are teenage riot, silver rocket, hey Joni and eliminator jr

I mean, it's hard not to enjoy the sound, but it all sounds the same. Wouldn't call myself an AC/DC fan, or of this stadium rock genre. Had a mate who loved KISS, and I never really got it. Wouldn't choose to put an album on, but the odd song every now and again is decent enough.

Found this a slog to get through...way too long. I assume the remixes weren't on the original release, which would be for the best as they're all shit. I'm a fan of trumpets and ska generally but did not enjoy this. Tomorrow's is the best track imo... House of fun and our house are good too I guess but so overplayed. The rest was not great. Lyrically uninteresting and a bit all over the place too. All a bit silly Sorry Suggs, the fact you were the first tape I ever bought couldn't redeem this

This was quality! Never heard of them before but it was great. I wouldn't have guessed it was from the 70s. Lots of energy, good use of brass (take note Suggs), good voice for punk. I knew from the first couple of seconds of the opening track I was going to like it. Reminded me of Iggy and the Stooges in parts, but he also sounds a bit like Tim Armstrong.... Highlights were: Know your product, List and found This perfect day The ballad Private affair I'll be back!

Very listenable but I'm just not sure it's for me really. Didn't mind it though. I think if I didn't know this was the rolling stones I would be more impressed.... Didn't live up to the hype type thing. I also think they've got albums containing better tracks than are on this. Very long too

This was pretty interesting but don't think I'm interested in hearing it again tbh. Think I enjoyed "Erzulie" with all the trumpets the most

Same applies here that has applied to Dre and Jay Z.... More of the same gansta rap tropes zzzzz I think this is probably more light hearted than Dre and the beats are better but still feels very dated now. He has a good voice and flow but the lyrical content bores me. Gin and Juice is a great track though and pretty nostalgic.

She has a great voice and it sounds well put together... But she has one trick and it's utterly dull and does nothing for me. Someone like you is a good track but I had to listen to 45 minutes of suffocating dross to get to it and the terrible lovesong cover annoyed me

Not into country at all... This is probably the best sounding country we've had so far, but the bar was low. I thought "ooh Lad Vegas" was the only track I really enjoyed. Can leave the rest

Not what I was expecting. Thought bad brains were much more hardcore punk than this? Apparently that was the case, but this album wasn't so much. I enjoyed some of it though. I against I and house of suffering were the best tracks. Maybe there will be other albums on the list

I quite like what I've heard of the black keys in the past. This was quite good too and sounds really well produced.....I can't put my finger on why, but just felt something was missing. As other reviews have said, a lot of songs make me think of car adverts... 3.5 if I could.

Now we're talking! I've been moaning about not liking "gangsta rap" every time it appears....I don't think this falls in that category, although it definitely shares similarities. To me, this is hip hop and it's distinct from what snoop and Dre do for example.... Maybe I just like the east coast sound better. Anyway, this is great. Great beats and flow. Actually rapping about something while not taking itself too seriously. All the different members have different rap styles and bring something individual. There's the hits that get you going then also the more storied ones. Think chessboxin is where it really gets going Best tracks are: Shame on a nigga Wu tang Clan ain't nothing ta f wit CREAM Method Man Da mystery of chessboxin Protect ya neck

The description of this sounded like I was going to really like it... Didn't mind the sound of this but none of it really grabbed me and it was very samey. Shouldn't think I'll be going back.

Never heard of the dictators. It's definitely fun and must have inspired a lot of stuff I like. Not sure there's too many songs I'd go back to but I largely enjoyed it. Wasn't a fan of the I got you babe cover. Two tub man was probably my favourite. 3.5 if I could

Quite nice as background music but nothing more. Not really my thing. Didn't really dislike it, but equally rarely realised I was listening to it

Really like Lou Reed's voice and writing. Very simple but emotive. I'm much more familiar with his solo work though. I don't really know who Nico is, but she has a really nice voice and it complements Lou Reed. This album is fantastic and clearly influential. My favourites are: I'm waiting for the man Heroin I'll be your mirror Run run run At tomorrow's parties There she goes again For me, I'll be your mirror and in waiting for the man are a cut above the rest

I've only heard of Rush from the trailer park boys.... Enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Quite progressive but very 80s in parts too. YYZ and limelight were the best tracks. YYZ reminded me of "yes" which we've had on this list I recognise Tom Sawyer and I'm not sure why. Some quality riffs. Feels like guilty pleasure music

2 Rush albums back to back.... The chances of that happening must be pretty slim. Anyway, this was nowhere near as good as moving pictures. Their sound changed a lot in those 5 years. This felt much more dated to me. His more strained vocals grated on me too. Shan't be going back to this album, I'll stick to moving pictures!

I've tried to listen to this before and it didn't grab me.... I listened to this twice this time, by on the second time I enjoyed it much more! Think the same happened with MAAD city... Although that album was a bit better I enjoyed Wesley's theory and king kunta, great bass. Alright is the best track by far for me How much a dollar cost was good too. I think Kendrick is better when it's a bit more serious l.... I'll be going back to this

Wasn't sure at the start but by the end really enjoyed it Reminded me of the clash. I recognised at home he's a tourist and damaged goods

Wasn't feeling this. Not my thing. A couple of songs were kinda nostalgic as they were played a lot at uni but shan't be listening again. Totally forgettable

Great to listen to in the background and Spotify had taken me onto more jazz without me realising. However, jazz isn't really my thing. Might go be back for something to listen to while working I can appreciate that it's probably pretty good

Proper old school. Probably didn't enjoy this at much as I thought I would. A lot more similar to beastie boys than I thought too, but perhaps less fun! Knew it's tricky and walk this way. Enjoyed it but not sure enough to go back

The difficulty in finding this put me off initially.... However it wasn't bad. Interesting sounds with some hip hop. I did think some of the rapping was basic though The highlight was "who's to blame" as I immediately recognised Charlie 2na from Jurassic 5. He was one of the founding members of this group apparently! That alone is bringing it to a 3

Nu metal hey, was never a fan, but had some mates that were. Made freak on a leash and got the life quite nostalgic. I also remember my mate liking my gift to you with the bagpipes at the start. The video for freak on a leash is also burned into my retinas as it was played constantly on kerrang. The guitar sound and that drums I don't mind, but vocally it sounds horrible. Not sure Ice cube has any place here and the Fred Durst track was absolute dog shit. If this ended after the 4th track I might've given a higher score, but alas, it did not. It's better than kid rock, but really not by much 1.5

Probably a bit different to what I expected tbh. More "rapping" than I expected. Also perhaps slightly more listenable in terms of the riffs and beats that were going on in the background sometimes. But, it's complete dross. His lyrics are so basic and often sound like a 12 year old wrote them. "I don't steal from the rich and give to the poor, I steal from my bitches and give to the whores". *Chefs kiss Also getting a child to rap about having a big dick is just weird Again, as others said, creating this trailer park persona is weird, but arguably it worked I guess. Very long too

Enjoyed that. Wasn't sure I would as not all classic rock does it for me. Highway star, pictures of home and smoke on the water were all great. Got a little tired of it towards the end but overall really good

Was quite into doves for a while when this album was released but had since completely forgotten about them. Think they are man city fans and I had tickets to see them at the Etihad years ago! There goes the fear, Satellites and Friday's dust were the highlights

Thought I hadn't heard of him before but instantly recognised the opening track. Feel like it must've been on an advert? Enjoyed this mostly though, thought the first half was much stronger 3.5 if I could but I'm feeling generous

Quite enjoyed this as background music but probably not enough to go back to it and ultimately pretty forgettable. Quite psychedelic sounding. Some was much better than others.

Enjoyed the opening tracks, and also the final track. Pretty filthy lyrically! The rest was pretty good too, although pretty forgettable. Highlights: Move with me Get on top Make it right 3.5 if I could

Never listened to the eagles before, enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. Less poppy than I would've imagined. Taking it easy is probably the highlight. Thought most of us are sad was pretty good too. Not sure I'm too fussed about the rest

Really easy to listen to. Hadn't noticed the album had finished and moved onto more blues..... Not sure if that's a compliment though? I enjoyed it, probably didn't give it the attention it deserves. Will listen again. But fantastic sounding guitars and harmonicas. Not sure I can pick out specific highlights, but it all sounded good

She has a fantastic voice and is an incredible song writer. It's produced really well too.... I would give it a 5 if I thought I would actually choose to listen to it. There are some absolute classics on here though: I feel the earth move It's too late Only getting a 4 as I'm not sure it's quite my thing, but I can appreciate its great and I did enjoy it

Inoffensive, uninteresting, uninspiring. Yawn Would fit in a reception or a cafe or similar, but certainly not on a list of albums you should hear before you die.

I have a soft spot for rem, my parents played them a lot when I was growing up. Although, I've never heard this album. I thought I would enjoy it much more than I did. I know some people consider this their best album...I disagree! Automatic for the people is way better than this imo, I'm sure that will be on the list. 3 feels too low, 4 too high. 3.5

Obligatory I am not a Beatles fan... Although, this was the best album of theirs we've had so far. Lots of tracks I knew. But, like most of their other albums, there's also a lot of tracks that I don't think are great. Overall I don't think I'd choose to listen to much of this again Highlights are: Come together Something Octopus garden I want you Here comes the sun Because Carry the weight I've just realised I've listed pretty much half of the album there so think it has to get a 4..... Still not a huge fan though!

I enjoyed that. Bowie is another that I heard a lot growing up, although not sure I've heard this one before. Recognised golden years. Very interesting though, great guitars and drums. Less poppy then some of hits. More abstract There's a reason he was so highly thought of hey Station to station and TVC15 were my favourites

The Vines! Now there's a name I haven't heard for a long time. Get free was played to absolute death when it was released. Good song though. I had never listened to an album of theirs before. Was better than I expected. That opening track is very Nirvana. I thought the slower "homesick" was quite good too. Actually felt it lost its way as I got further into it and I was losing interest by the end. The opening half I enjoyed but seemed to be missing something from "get free" onwards. Overall pretty good though Highlights: Highly evolved Outtathaway Homesick Get free 3.5/5

Did not mind this in the background while working but it's not my thing. Very repetitive so easy to ignore largely. Some tracks I disliked though, the ones which got a bit too dancey. Quality seconds was particularly grating I didn't actively dislike much of it, but I won't be going back. 2 seems generous... 1.5

This was obviously a pretty momentous way to go out, and I think that makes this album greater than it actually is. Very abstract. I don't think this is anywhere near as good as his other albums we've had on this list, but I dont dislike it. He's certainly been through a lot of styles in his career I think Lazarus and I can't give everything away are the highlights

Sounded so dated, moreso than 1964. Recognised quite a few songs. Much preferred the Dusty in Memphis album we've had on this list. Didn't mind this, won't be going back, but inoffensive enough. Not really my thing

Never listened to a tears for fears album before. I know their hits and I'm generally not a fan so wasn't expecting to enjoy this. Very 80s, and not the kind that i enjoy Shout and everybody wants to rule the world don't do it for me. I can leave the rest of the album too. However, I think head over heels is a great track. By far the best thing about this album. Head over heels aside, I won't be going back

Quite enjoyed this. Was getting a bit tired of it by the end as it's all very samey, but overall enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Also big iron is absolutely banging, gets stuck in my head every time I hear it and makes me want to play fallout again

Met a guy in a bar once who told me he was a famous popstar in the 80s. I didn't really believe him, but he was Adamant...... I only knew Prince charming and stand and deliver prior to this, but this album wasn't what I expected. Was a bit glam rock, which surprised me, that opening track sounded like Hanoi rocks. Probably didn't enjoy it enough to go back but it was far more interesting than I expected. 3.5

I forgot Moby existed.... He has gotten a lot of shit over the years, but I think this album is pretty great. Some tracks were surprisingly nostalgic for me. I remember the video for why does my heart feel so bad pretty vividly. Must've struck a chord with my angsty teenage self I would say this generally isn't my thing, but really enjoyed most of it. Didn't enjoy southside, body rock or machete with the higher bpms.... Prefer the more chilled tracks, but there is a good mix here and none of it is overbearing. Highlights: Porcelain Why does my heart feel so bad Natural blues Guitar flute and string Inside Everloving 4.5 if I could, there's a few too many I didn't like to give a 5.

Enjoyed that. Think moreso than license to ill. This was more rocky, which I think is when they are best. Think it was less silly too It did go on a bit though and some of the tracks on the second half of the album weren't the most exciting, but actually pretty good to listen to while working. Highlights are: Sure shot Sabotage, which is fantastic Get it together

I'd been waiting for this, was one of the few albums I loved as a teenager that I was pretty certain would be on this list.... I was obsessed with this album for a while. I actually remember buying the CD from HMV in Carlisle and listening to it on my diskman on the bus home. it's perfect for an angsty teenager. Such a mix in styles too, from really quite pretty piano, to slower emotional, to dream like, to love, all the way to quite heavy angry songs. Lyrically, he can get a bit "look how deep I am" in parts. An ode to no one in particular, which incidentally used to be my favourite track..... Loads of hits on the album though. The first half, which would've been the first CD, is way better than the second imo, but there are still lots of great tracks on the second too. Highlights: Mellon collie and the infinite sadness Tonight tonight Jelly Belly Zero Bullet with butterfly wings To forgive An ode to no one Galapagos Muzzle Porcelina of the vast oceans Bodies Thirty three 1979 By starlight Phew! I think only tales of a scorched earth and cupid de locke I can leave

Never listened to a U2 album before I don't think. This just all sounds so generic and safe. Yawn. Really didn't do much for me Forgettable. Won't be going back I guess one and mysterious ways are quite good tracks but still wouldn't choose to listen to them

Sounds pretty well put together and he has a good voice. Just not for me. Really wasn't enjoying it by the end. 1 seems harsh, but there's no way I would be going back to this

This has a very specific audience doesn't it!? Housewives, who's husband's are shits..... Unfortunately I don't fall into this category so it didn't really appeal. Very dated, both in how it sounded and thematically. Not my cup of tea. Perhaps if Loretta spent less time singing and recording songs, and more time doing as her husband told her, she may be in a better place, but alas

Probably enjoyed this less than the last yes album we had but still enjoyed this. Long meandering guitars. I do like the sound, but I find myself wanting the long songs to really go somewhere and end up with something more and they don't really tend to. 3.5

This was completely different to what I was expecting. I thought thin Lizzy were more kinda cheesy stadium rock. How wrong I was. Thought this was really good overall.

Never heard of this guy before. Not really my kind of thing but occasionally don't mind repetitive electronic music.... If it's good This wasn't. Thought "my mate Paul" and "gritty shaker" were quite good but a lot of the rest of it wasn't, and the samples often don't really go anywhere or seem to have a reason to be there. Jamie is right, sounds like heist planning montage music!

I knew Queen Latifah was a rapper, but not sure I'd heard anything really and knew her mainly for film roles. This was quality! Proper hip hop, there was also a bit of dub and reggae sounding stuff in there too. Much better than I expected. Becoming clear to me that I definitely prefer the east coast sound. Some of this sounded like DJ format, or rather format sounds like this. Particularly the track with de la soul and wrath of my madness. Thought the guest artist songs kept it interesting too and it flew by. Listened a second time and it has to be a 5. I'll be back! Updating to 4 as I find myself skipping these tracks when they appear on my playlist

Aerosmith are one of those bands I dislike without any real reason. Never listened to an album before and when I think of them I think of the deep impact song..... This was different to what I expected and probably I probably enjoyed it more than I thought I would. More blues sounding. Nothing here I would go back to though and still wouldn't call myself a fan. 2.5

Too Jazzy for me! I was tired and jet lagged when listening to this and it just grated on me. Probably didn't give it a fair shout, but not sure how much more I would've enjoyed it anyway

What a debut album. Yes, the lyrics are largely simple or nonsense, but they are so catchy and anthemic it doesn't matter. Their music makes you want to sing with your mates I already love Oasis and this album so it's kinda hard to be subjective.... But, after hearing so many Beatles albums on this list, I appreciate more how similar sounding oasis are and how much they borrowed from the Beatles I regret not seeing oasis live, closest I got was Noels high flying birds. They played loads of Oasis songs so was pretty close and it was great. Strangely got a picture of George best on the cover. Rodney Marsh too though. So many good tracks here but my favourites are: Slide away Cigarettes and alcohol Supersonic Live forever (the best track) Rock n roll star Easy 5 stars

Had forgotten about the darkness.... Great pop rock record though. Completely different to anything being released at the time. I remember seeing them at Leeds festival 2003 and not knowing who they were beforehand. Their name made me think it was going to be some death metal band or something, but they were completely different and I loved it. Listened to this album a lot at the time. Lots of good songs, but I think my favourite is love on the rocks with no ice. It's getting a 5 for how different it was to everything else at the time

Long and largely uninteresting. To be fair, as background music some of it wasn't too bad but there's other background music I'd much prefer. Not sure why it's on the list

Not sure I've ever even heard a Megadeath song before..... Not bad but didn't do much for me. Won't be going back but I enjoyed bits of it. No master of puppets , which I think is the only other thrash metal album we've had so far

He's got a smooth voice. Guess this is in the category of Marvin Gaye. Unfortunately it didn't really do much for me. An interview on the album I listened to too, strange choice! Also really long monologues in songs aren't for me Won't be going back and didn't particularly enjoy it. Sorry chef

This was more like the nick cave I was expecting...I like somber and depressing music, but I must admit that this was approaching a bit too much for me by the end! Very atmospheric Into my arms is a really fantastic track and the best one on this album imo.... Im still unsure why I really like songs with religious themes, while being completely atheistic..... (Are you) the one that I've been waiting for and Where do we go but nowhere were good too. Really did not like green eyes and left a sour taste I actually thought I'd enjoy this more than I did, still good though. I will be back when my mood takes me! 3.5

Didn't really know the fall before this, but really enjoyed it. Very 80s sounding (the good kind), but also quite unique sounding too. Maybe reminded me of joy division a bit if that's not blasphemy... Great bass and drums and really interesting vocals I think LA, couldn't get ahead and paintwork were my favourites. Will listen again

Utter, utter, utter shite. Comfortably the worst album we've had so far. First time I've had to skip through some songs on an album. Rather listen to MJ Cole on repeat than have to listen to this again

Not heard of these before but "television the drug of the nation" is pretty iconic and I knew that track. The best one too. I like the sound of his voice but I'm not convinced that most of it is as clever as it thinks it is. Some of the lyrics weren't great, bit repetitive Language of violence was quite the story Overall not bad but probably won't be listening again 3

Actually listened to this album for the first time in the last couple of years. She's definitely interesting, you can't deny that. I do like some of the tracks on this, particularly Venus as a boy and big time sensuality. Not sure I'd really choose to listen to it again, bit I don't dislike it

I would've called RHCP my favourite band for quite a long time around when this was released. This album was my first exposure to them. I remember my parents having this album and finding it weird that it was popular amongst my friends too... I was a bit of a RHCP hipster and my favourite album flipped between blood sugar sex magik and one hot minute. I think both of them are better than this. This album is the point that they became a globally huge band, and imo, after this their music started going downhill by appealing to a wider audience. However, this album is still great, and having not heard it for years, was much better than I was expecting. You can still hear the funkiness of their original sound (flea is quality), but also the more poppy sounds creeping in. Have to give it a 5, even though they have better albums, too many good tracks not to. Highlights: Scar tissue Otherside Get on top Californication Right on time Road trippin

Here we go again.... More misogyny and rapping about how tough you are. Zzzzz Tbf, this is much better than the 90s solo stuff from Dre and the other West coast rappers. They are actually rapping about real issues in this. Fuck the police is sadly still relevant 35 years later. Aside from all the boring posturing, there are some great tracks on this, the best ones are: Straight outta Compton Fuck the police Express yourself 3.5

Never heard of this guy before. Everybody's Talkin I knew, but not this version, which is the original it turns out.... Think the Harry Nilsson version is actually better though, sorry Fred. Thought dolphins was good too. I didn't mind this at all, but none of it quite grabbed me.

Weirdly nostalgic for me. Had completely forgotten this, but brought back memories of my mum playing this in the car when I was little. Recognised quite a few tracks I had forgotten existed. Very early nineties soppy sounding I actually quite enjoyed some of this, but felt like I shouldn't be for some reason. Guilty pleasure type thing..... That being said, there were some really shit tracks on this too. If I could ditch half of the tracks I would've given it a higher score. Highlights: Fall at your feet Weather with you Four seasons in one day 3, but mostly for nostalgia sake

Don't speak Portuguese, so had no comprehension of any of this. Quite enjoyed the sound though. Probably won't be back, hard to give a fair review without understanding any of it but it wasn't bad. 2.5

All very pleasant. I do like piano music, think of I could choose any instrument to be a master of, it would be the piano. The live recording of the concert made me feel like I've had a glimpse into a world which I wouldn't have experienced otherwise. Bravo He looks like Howard Moon on the cover. Probably won't listen again, but glad I did!

Probably slightly less poppy then I expected, but not for me really. All I wanna do is by far the best track, but don't think I'd even choose to listen to that. 2, sorry Cheryl

Well this wasn't what I was expecting! I enjoyed the brass, but wasn't really grabbed by anything until "listen" and "poem 58" Then it really came into it's own after the really long guitar song, which was pretty bad frankly. But "south California purples" and "I'm a man" were great. So was "liberation" Really good overall, I'll be back

Sounds really familiar, but don't think I've heard them before.... Some of it is very similar to Sonic youth, but then there's dinosaur junior in there too. Enjoyed it. Some tracks more than others. Highlights are: No life singed her In the mouth a desert Zurich is stained Here Not as good as Sonic youth or dinosaur junior, but I did enjoy the sound. 3.5 but feeling generous

Ah the boss hey! Feels so American to me, but not the recent America, the American dream type America, the small town America... My dad is a huge fan, although I'm not sure how much of this album he played... Springsteen hipster. Don't think I've heard this album in full before I'm not a fan of born in the USA and dancing in the dark feels like a guilty pleasure. Can't help but picture Courtney Cox dancing However, there are some really great tracks on here that evoke that American dream feeling. Think I like no surrender best. Highlights are: Downbound train I'm on fire No surrender Dancing in the dark My hometown I'm pretty sure he has better albums than this, which will appear on this list, but still really enjoyed this 4.5

I love ska but probably hadn't heard this album all the way through before. I was thinking I would give it a 4, as there is a bit of filler in the first half of the album. But from monkey man onwards it's mostly great. The good songs make up for the few bad ones and there's too many for me not to give a 5 Highlights: Message to you Rudy Do the dog Monkey man New era Blank expression Too much too young You're wondering now

This passed me by a bit, thought some of it was ok, but largely didn't really enjoy it. The songs with the robot voice thing annoyed me, but the ones with guitars were better. Medication was probably the best track, actually the last few weren't bad Won't be listening again

Yes! Heard of the circle jerks but don't think I've actually listened to them before. This was great and I'm sure it inspired lots of bands I liked growing up. Nofx and pennywise spring to mind but must be many more. Short and energetic. Proper punk. After the album finished Spotify played some great tracks too, bonus. We've had a great ska album and a great punk album this week, they make up my first musical love, ska punk! I have to give this a 5

Painfully 80s. Did not enjoy it at all. Poison arrow is the pick of a bad bunch but it's all pretty bad Mercifully, parts 2 and 3 of the look of love don't seem to exist, or at least aren't on this album.

This site and Wikipedia suggest this is grunge, but I wouldn't say it is at all really. More metal for me. Had heard of them, but don't think I've ever listened to them before. The lead singers story seems like a bit of a sad one. Reflected in the lyrics of the majority of this album. I'm sure I like a bit of misery more than most, but this was a bit much. I'm also not generally a metal fan, so this didn't do too much for me. Overall not bad. 2 feels overly harsh so 3 it is, but I probably won't be going back

This is the 4th Bowie album we've had now and the highest globally rated..... It is good, but I'm not sure it's that much better than any of the others we've had. The good tracks are really good, but a lot of the other tracks aren't special I did enjoy it though. The final 3 tracks are all great. Think my favorite track is rock and roll suicide but the highlights are: Starman Ziggy stardust Suffragette City Rock n roll suicide

Not sure I've ever really listened to Beck before. This was ok, none of it did too much for me and passed me by a bit. Seems like Beck was having a bad time when he wrote this. Poor lad Actually gave it a second listen and enjoyed it more. Very chilled but melancholic. Highlights were: The golden age Lost cause Already dead 3.5

Much more familiar with this album, than the previous vol 4 album we had. I do think it's quite good, but some of the lyrics are laughably basic. Particularly in iron man. Cool guitar, cool drums, often questionable lyrics and voice. Maybe I'm missing something and it's meant to be. War pigs is a great track though. Paranoid is good too. Not really my thing overall. 3.5 but closer to 3

Van Morrison is another that I heard a lot when I was younger. I have also listened to this album in the last year or so. He has an unmistakable voice and style. Really enjoyed most of this, although it doesn't include any of his bigger hits. Highlights: Beside you Sweet thing Cyprus avenue Madame George

Said it last time, but it's hard not to enjoy Bob Marley. Think I preferred this one to the last album we had. The version of no women no cry was more interesting than the more frequently played one. Lively up yourself is a classic. Thought them belly full was good too. Maybe gets quite samey after a while but it's super easy to listen to

I don't get talking heads, really doesn't do anything for me. It's not like it's terrible, but just doesn't grab me. Too be fair, this was probably better than I was expecting, but still don't think it's for me and won't be going back 2.5

Never listened to these before. Until engagingly recently I assumed they were some circa 2000 emo band..... Hmm... On the face of it I feel like I should like it more than I did. The guitars and drums are often great, but so much distortion that I can't understand the vocals....Is that shoegaze? Not convinced. I thought it got better towards the end of the album. "You never should" and "nothing much to lose" were the best tracks. This was interesting enough that I might be back, but not sold

Never really considered myself a Radiohead fan, but I'm fairly familiar with them. This is their best album we've had on the list so far imo.... I think the bends may be better though? Sure it will turn up. When they are good, they are fantastic, I'm just not sure all of it is quite at the same level. Karma police is by far the best thing about this album. Can picture the music video when I hear the song. No surprises is the next best thing about it. Highlights: Paranoid Android Exit music Karma police No surprises Lucky Still not sure I'd call myself a fan, but too many good tracks not to give at least a 4

I snobbily see this kind of rock a bit basic and low hanging fruit type thing.... It is entertaining, but there's no substance to it. This is probably better than their last album we had, but it's all samey. Back in black and you shook me all night long are the highlights. I'd listen to those tracks again but not going to be missing out if I never hear any of the rest of it again 3, as it's not bad, it's just not that interesting when you have to listen to a whole album of it

I guess kinda nostalgic, as was released the year I started uni and the singles were played a lot. Not my thing though and the cover of comfortably numb annoyed me. Very camp. It does sound well produced, but some of the lyrics were weird and just didn't do much for me. Think 2 is generous

Quite enjoyed this, but will probably never listen to any of it again. Sounds very of it's time and that time sounded fun

Never listened to a prince album before, but obviously know he's pretty iconic Was all over the place and just thought it was a bit shit frankly. I didn't recognise any of the tracks and I don't really get what the fuss is about based on this album. I thought the last few live tracks were probably the best and most coherent, but still didn't enjoy it and won't be back. I know he's got some classic tracks, which I don't mind, but none are here 1.5

More country! We don't really do country here in the UK..... This might've been the best country we've had so far, but not really for me and I got tired of it pretty quickly 1.5

Not familiar with this album..... Wasn't convinced for the first half, but thought it was much better from tonite onwards. Highlights were: Tonite Can the police American dream Emotional haircut No where near as good as sound of silver, but still unmistakably lcd Soundsystem 3.5

My mum played it a lot when it was released so thought this might be quite nostalgic... I think "you oughta know" and "head over feet" are really good tracks and by far the best things about this album. They are polar opposites in themes too.... I wouldn't want to piss her off However, her voice, although pretty distinctive, is quite grating after a while and found myself wanting the album to be over. Fairly creepy hidden track too... 2.5, but 3 for those 2 tracks.

Kinda begrudgingly didn't mind this. Much better than achtung baby that we've had previously, but mostly because I knew the hits on this album. Still not a u2 fan and I don't think I ever will be, but didn't dislike it like I thought I would. It's still all just so safe and dull though. Nothing remotely exciting here either With or without you is probably the best track, although not sure I would be bothered if I never heard it again.... They also look like knobs on the album cover 2.5, I enjoyed Alanis more so this is getting 2

Not sure I've heard them before, although the name rings a bell. The first couple of tracks were by far the best and thought we might be in for a great album.... But not sure the rest lived up to it. Feels a bit kinksy maybe? Probably inspired a few bands Didn't mind it, but probably won't be back

Never heard of this guy before. It's all very nice sounding, but it's not very interesting and like a few of the public reviews have said, it's so sickly sweet. Nothing offensive, nothing too interesting either unfortunately. Steam roller blues was decent Thought the second half of final track, "suite for 20G" was the best bit! The more bluesy bits were the stand outs from the rest

Know a few undertones songs but never listened to an album. This sounded pretty much as I would've expected and I really enjoyed it. Doesn't take itself too seriously, fun and energetic Not sure it needed an under the boardwalk cover, but I'll let it off Bonus points for mentioning subbuteo in the lyrics for "my perfect cousin". Can't be many songs that do that. Highlights: Hypnotised Whizz kids My perfect cousin Wednesday week I told you so

Taken over 250 albums to get our first Dylan album, there must be many more on the list. Never heard this album, but knew the hits; rainy day woman, I want you, and just like a woman. Overall this was great, as I expected. However, very harmonica heavy, moreso than I was expecting. Visions of Johanna was the standout that I didn't know already. Suck inside a mobile with the Memphis blues again is also great, but I swear that is on another of his albums too. 4.5, as I think he has albums I prefer but it's getting 5 anyway. Poetry

I noticed the high rating of the album and checked how high it is in the rankings.... It's second only to Abbey Road. It's way better than Abbey Road in my opinion. I can't not give it a 5. Dreams alone pretty much makes the album a 5. On the face of it, a lot of the songs sound pretty upbeat, but there's a sadness behind them. The fact that it's only 40 mins long really helps make it great too. Highlights: Dreams Never going back again Go your own way The chain Songbird It does perhaps tail off a bit towards the end but really none of the tracks are bad.

Never heard of these and did not sound like I expected it to, judging by the cover and name. The image reminds me of Star Trek for some reason Did sound very 70s though. I do tend to like this era of rock/psychedelic rock, whatever is is. Really enjoyed it, total surprise. Really quite eclectic. Kinda progressive psych rock in parts but then not so much in others. More classic The opening to life has just begun is like the opening to America by razorlight..... Highlights: Nature's way Animal zoo Mr skin Street worm Morning will come Soldier I'll definitely be back to this. Listened a second time and it's even better... Why haven't I heard of this!? I think this is a 5

Easy to listen to, but not very interesting. The album finished and I was listening to something else without noticing.... As background music it was quite nice Recognised the opening track Not much else to say, won't be back

Know the Ramones but don't think I've ever listened to an album. Might be weird to say, but not as punk as I was expecting, dare I say more pop punk.... Thought it would be more hardcore, but guess they likely wouldn't be so appealing to the masses if it were. Didn't quite live up to the heights that I thought it might. Wanted it turned up to 11 and it didn't quite get there. Was quite good though. Short songs, energetic. But lacking the tracks in more familiar with, blitzkrieg bop aside. I'm sure lots of bands I like have this to be thankful for 3.5

Don't think I've listened to zz top before... I like bluesy rock, although, I didn't enjoy this as much as I feel like I should've for some reason. The opening few tracks are good and la grange was great. However, I feel like some of the rest of it was lacking a little bit. Thought "hot, blue, and righteous was particularly bad . I wanted a lot of it to be more bluesy and heavier rock. The 3 live tracks at the end of the album I listened to were really good though, bet I would enjoy it much more live 3

I listened to this twice when we first had it and I couldn't decide what I thought of it. Listening to Syd Barrett today made me think of this, they obviously share some similarities in mental health issues as well in sound. This has a dream like quality to it, which I do like. Took me a few listens but I think I've decided this is very good! Highlights: Time has told me River man Day is done Fruit tree (perhaps the most Syd Barrett like) Saturday sun I think I'll go back and listen to bryter layter again!

I've listened to this album before and it's much better then celebrity skin imo. Violet, plump and Doll parts are both good tracks. Pretty grungey really 3.5

This didn't do much for me. Feels like some pop group that were trying to jump on the Beatles band wagon. Certainly wouldn't be calling it rock or psychedelic rock as this site suggests. Definitely pop for me. Too fluffy. Nothing here I'll be going back to or remember

Don't think this was as good as his other albums we've had so far but still really enjoyed it. Kinda sounded like he hadn't quite found his singing style in this album yet... Particularly in that opening track. I do think Leonard Cohen is one of the most interesting artists which I'd never listened to from this list

I knew of a tribe called quest and the famous tracks but never listened to an album. This was better than I was expecting and further adds to my theory that I much prefer East Coast to the West Coast! This is the sound I think of when I think of hip hop. Was really chilled in parts, but then pretty funky with great bass lines in others. Great flow. I'll be listening again.

I've actually listened to this album before on a list of the greatest 100 albums of all time.... To me it kinda sounds of it's time but equally not too dated. I think the album starts well, but does tail off as it goes on and by the end I had had enough. My favorite tracks were: Across the great divide Rag mama rag Up on cripple Creek

I know the story of Syd Barrett, not sure I was aware he actually released solo stuff though, not heard it anyway. The more coherent parts of this weren't bad, bit like the more drug fueled Beatles era. Towards the end of this album, it just doesn't sound finished. Some strange lyrics in here.... Too many psychedelics, or mental health issues? Why not both. Glad I've heard it, but don't think I'll be back I think dark globe was my favorite. Octopus was very beatlesy but good This reminded me that I still needed to rate Nick Drake.... Similarities here, but Syd is much less positive somehow, and not as good frankly

2 80s 4 me Didn't enjoy any of this really, this kind of 80s sound just doesn't do anything for me at all...I will concede that there is some good bass at times but still no

It's always hard to make a proper judgement when there's a language barrier. Have to go solely on how it sounds..... She definitely has a good voice, I just don't know what she was singing about! It sounded ok. Not sure I'm really that into samba or jazz though but was fine in the background. Apparently it's a compilation album, so should be her best stuff.... Hmm

This is our third talking heads album on the list and I think the most famous one? I've listened to this one before. I can safely say I just do not get talking heads. It just feels a bit all over the place and experimental. I know a lot of people like them and I've tried! I enjoyed the last few songs on the album which were "unfinished outtakes" the most, which didn't have the lead singer in so I can only assume he's what I don't like. Even once in a lifetime, I know it, but not sure how much I like it Sorry talking heads, I tried, but we're done

Know Ace of spades, but not much else really. Sounded exactly like you'd expect a Motorhead album to sound. I like the sound, it's hard not to, but much like ac/dc, it all sounds the same. Think I preferred the first half more, the sound got tiring by the end Jailbait has some hugely questionable lyrics. In fact, there's a few! So does the chase is better than the catch... Feel like once you've heard Ace of spades, you've kinda heard enough! 3.5

Not heard of this guy before. Thought this was quite good, but something didn't quite grab me.There is the good old misogyny trope in a few tracks which is boring. That being said, there was some good flow and beats at times Highlights: Mental stamina You can't stop the prophet Jungle music 3.5 but it's getting 4 as I gave Motorhead 3.5 and it's better than that

Never heard of big black. Really interesting sound, not like any other punk I can think of. Think it's the drum machine. I really enjoyed this, it's a shame it's not on Spotify and I can't add to my playlist. Liked Kerosene and bazooka Joe

Again, the language barrier makes it tricky to give a fair review.... A minha menina must have been on an advert or similar as I recognise it. Unless my French gcse fails me, there's some French in here too. Le premier Bonheur du jour. I enjoyed this. Was eclectic enough to be interesting, without me understanding the lyrics My favorites were: A minha menina Le premier Bonheur du jour Bar macumba

Ooh not listened to this before. Bet some of the stuff he was doing with the guitar was mind blowing when this was released. The hits are fantastic, although I perhaps thought I might have enjoyed the other album tracks more than I did. Purple haze is an amazing opener, almost think it shouldn't open with that track! Still great overall, but the fact that I was expecting it to be great made it difficult for it to live up to my expectations. Highlights: Purple haze Hey Joe Fire The wind cries Mary Highway Chile 4.5, but only because I thought I would enjoy it more

Considerably better than Tommy. Although this still kinda felt a bit theatrical?? Some really good tracks here but somehow I feel I should've enjoyed it more than I did Highlights: Baba o Reilly Behind blue eyes Naked eye Won't get fooled again It's very dad rock. Didn't dislike it by any means, just not sure how bothered I am about going back to any of it. Think this style of rock just isn't quite my thing

Early Bob Dylan..... Apart from the big tracks I knew, this was a bit different to what I was expecting. More bluesy, which I liked. But also lyrically not as interesting as I expect from him. That being said, this is still great. Highlights are: Blowing in the wind A hard rains a gonna fall Don't think twice it's alright 4.5

Imagine going to see this live and waiting about 10 minutes for something to happen in a song...... I don't mind progressive music but that opening track was too much of nothing but noises. Second track was better, quite jazzy. I dunno, rest of it passed me by a bit. Not horrible, but certainly won't be back

2 prog albums in a row..... This is better than the soft machine one we had yesterday, not saying much there though. Seems strange to have one 20 minute song and then "normal" lengthed tracks for the remainder of the album. I actually quite liked bits of this, but I don't like having to wait so long in-between finding them. I thought I was about half way through the album before realising I was still on the opening track. Cool album cover. The last track feels completely out of place, like some crap 50s dance track. It's getting a 3 as I was too generous giving yesterday's album a 2.

Didn't recognise the name but knew love and affection when it came on. That guy in that track has a crazy deep voice She has a great voice and I enjoyed the first few tracks, but lost interest as it went on. By no means bad, but not really my thing Highlights: Love and affection Down to zero 2.5

I usually say I don't like the 80s sound, but there's something about Duran Duran. The bass is great, it's interesting, doesn't all sound the same. Really quite enjoyed this. Hungry like the wolf is an absolute tune, so is Rio to be fair. Highlights: Rio Hungry like the wolf Hold back the rain Last chance on the stairway So much better than I was expecting 3.5

This is difficult to rate.... Very nostalgic, but very much of a time. Is nu metal like this still made? Is it nu metal??? I would've been 14 when this was released, which would've been around the perfect age for this. I'm not actually sure how much I was into them at the time, but I've heard it a lot and definitely had friends who were. I remember a lot of Linkin Park hoodies. That being said, I know it quite well and there are still some really good tracks. But Jesus Christ it's angsty.... With hindsight, It's clear Chester was really suffering It gets a little bit limp bizkit in parts, which I don't like. Forgotten in particular. Highlights: A place for my head One step closer Points of authority In the end Not sure how much I would like it if I was hearing it for the first time now, but for nostalgia's sake, it's getting a 3.5

I enjoyed the last Siouxie and the banshees album we had, seems like a long time ago! I don't think I enjoyed this one quite as much, but still liked the sound. The cover of helter-skelter was arguably better than the original. Highlights Carcass Hong Kong garden 3.5 as I gave the other one a 4

I didn't think I was going to like this. But it's actually pretty interesting! Definitely not a fan of it all, but there were some good tracks. I listened to it 4 times, so it must have something about it! Don't get many xylophones in music do you!? Highlights: I don't remember Family snapshot And through the wire Lead a normal life Games without frontiers (only one I recognised) 4, could've given more, but I don't like the opening few tracks particularly. I'll be back

Yes, it's jazz alright! Quite enjoyed it, but mostly as background music really. It's difficult to give jazz records a fair score as I'm probably never choosing to listen to it again, and I couldn't pick any song out individually that I enjoyed But overall it's not bad. Probably demonstrating my ignorance here Saying all this, I felt it got worse as it went on and I was thoroughly bored of it by the end....2.5

Obviously know his hits, but never listened to an album before... The opening track was not what I was expecting at all. Thought I might have got him all wrong.... Then candle in the wind came on, which was played to death in the 90s and is crap. I can't say I enjoyed too much more of it Goodbye yellow brick road is ok I guess. Saturday night's alright is half decent. I appreciate it's put together well, and he's got a good voice and is pretty good at piano.... But not really for me. Although, I bet singing along with a huge live crowd would be amazing Funeral for a friend/love lies bleeding was my favourite though and it catfished me into thinking the rest of the album would follow suit... It didn't. 2 feels harsh so 2.5

I didn't enjoy this. Too jazzy! All over the place in parts and too jarring. I know that's probably part of the appeal and I'm meant to appreciate the technicality, but I don't! I enjoyed the Hugh Masekela album more than this so this is getting a 1.5

On paper joy Division should be right up my street... I do like them, but clearly don't get them like some people do. This seems to be a theme in the public reviews too. Would've heard this a lot growing up, my dad's favourite band. I definitely get it more now than I did as a kid Massively distinctive sound and voice. The off beat drums and bass are quality. Some of it is great, some not so much. The start of disorder gives me goosebumps, which is pretty rare Highlights: Disorder New dawn fades She's lost control Shadowplay

Never been an aerosmith fan, although this was probably a bit better than I was expecting. Don't think Love in an elevator is a good track, but the only one I knew. Think there were better ones. Water song/Janie's got a gun probably the highlight but doubt I'll be back

Not sure I've ever properly listened to Biggie before.... Firstly, we get it, you've had sex. Secondly, as I've said before, the misogyny and violence is generally tiring in rap. The stuff in-between tracks detracts from it.... Now that's out of the way... His flow is something else, not sure I can think of better. It's not that it's lyrically complex, it isn't mostly, he just makes telling a story sound so good and effortless. The beats are great too. Highlights: Things done changed Ready to die Everyday struggle Suicidal thoughts Unfortunately, I don't think it's aged well and it's just a bit too gangsta for my liking, but some of it is so good regardless. Probably would've given it a 5 without the gangsta tropes. Evidently, he was rapping about his life, but I can't relate Still a high 3.5, I never need to hear a lot of it again, but will definitely be adding the above tracks to my playlist. Was just looking who the other rapper was on gimme the loot, and it's also Biggie, which is impressive.

So is he the resurrection? Or is the devil already in him? Which one is it Ian? Great record though with a lot of pretty iconic tracks on. Getting a 4 as it is quite samey and some of the tracks aren't as good as the big hitters. Highlights: I wanna be adored She bangs the drums Waterfall Made of stone This is the one I am the resurrection Fools gold That's a lot of good tracks! 4.5

Pretty atmospheric and moody. Didn't mind it, but doubt I'll be back

Much more classic rock and roll than I expected, but still obviously the Beatles. Not a fan. 1. Harsh, but it's 6am and I'm at Heathrow and allowed after a long flight!

Fuck. Off.

I've listened to some miles Davis in the past, and I'm sure I enjoyed it much more than this. I found this really difficult to get through. I need structure in music. I have no idea where any of this is going and I can't enjoy it because of this. Is stressful 26 minutes is too long for a track! There's no way I would ever choose to listen to any of this again and I didn't enjoy it. Has to be a 1. Probably demonstrates my ignorance

Much more palatable than the miles Davis album we just had. Recognised "take five" but not sure where from. This type of jazz I can handle, but just to serve as background music. Highlights: Blue rondo a la Turk Take five

I don't really know what this is! Quite good in parts, but with jazzy interludes in songs. Frankly, I've had enough of jazz over the last 3 albums. But, bits of this were actually quite good. I recognised spinning wheel. 2.5 I think. Might've given it more if I wasn't jazzed out

Wouldn't say I'm overly familiar with Neil young, but I've listened to harvest before. Not heard this one though. Enjoyed it, I think perhaps harvest is better, but this was very good too. He's got a really distinctive voice, and Jamie is right, he can't really sing. But there's something about him which makes it sound great. Feels like the type of album which would grow on me. I'll be back

Listened to this before. Not sure Stevie wonder if quite my thing but it's pretty enjoyable. Higher ground is a great track. Visions is good too 3.5

I remember when this was released, I definitely didn't think much of it at the time and it wasn't popular with my mates. It's better than that, however still doesn't quite do it for me. Some great riffs though. I think it's the singer that I'm not sold by. Take me out was played to death. Dark of the matinee too, but is the much better track imo. I don't think I'd be bothered by not hearing any of it again tbh but it isn't bad

Hadn't listened to this album before. It's not as good as the queen is dead imo, but I still can't help but be really drawn in by the smiths. They have an unique style. Marr is great and Morrissey is Morrissey! He sings about misery so brilliantly, yet it's so tongue in cheek too. Very British. Sings about being poor, but yet he's also incredibly smug. "I smoke cause I'm hoping for an early death, and i need to cling to something" "And when I lie in my bed, I think about life and I think about death, and neither one particularly appeals to me". Brilliant Highlights: The headmaster ritual I want the one I can't have What she said This joke isn't funny anymore Nowhere fast 4.5 - Meat is murder is crap but I've talked myself into giving it a 5

I only know epic by faith no more because it was played loads when I did nothing but watch mtv2 and kerrang. Never listened to them otherwise. This was really good. Such a mix of styles. I hadn't previously realised how similar epic and a couple of others are to early RHCP with the bass and vocal style like Anthony Kiedis. I probably would've loved this when I was in my RHCP phase! Then there are some pretty heavy metal sounding tracks too. Didn't like the slower more progressive tracks so much. Highlights: From out of nowhere Epic Falling to pieces Surprise, you're dead Felt the first half of the album was considerably better than the second but still enjoyed it overall. That cover of war pigs is arguably better then the original. I'll be back

Not for me really. Never been a fan and shouldn't think I ever will be Well produced pop, fluffy, not too much else to say. All pretty samey apart from arrival. Didn't enjoy it, won't be back Cool looking helicopter though!

Pretty unbelievable that this was released in 1966. Definitely interesting. Some of it a bit too out there for me I think but I didn't dislike it. The standout track was "trouble every day" Got pretty chaotic in the last few tracks!

Agree with the other guys. It's just not that interesting. Fine as background music I guess but nothing more. Unfinished symphony by far the best track.

Don't think I've listened to this album all the way through before... Weird I missed it given how much I love Mellon collie. This was great, probably isn't as heavy or as soft as Mellon collie gets, not as many extremes, not that that's a complaint. Some really iconic smashing pumpkins tracks here. I think Jamie is right, mayonnaise might be one of my favourite tracks! Highlights: Cherub rock Today Disarm Geek USA Mayonnaise I prefer Mellon collie, but that's an unfair standard to judge this by. I'll definitely be back to this. 5

Never been a Michael Jackson fan, but had a friend who was obsessed with him as a kid, which is a but strange thinking about it. I thought the video for thriller was amazing at the time, still is tbf. I also remember playing the Michael Jackson sega game with him too That Paul McCartney cameo on the girl is mine is so cheesy. Made me cringe. It's all just a bit too disco. I kinda get why people like it, but I'm never going to be a big fan Thriller is the best track here by far. Beat it is pretty iconic too. Argh....so is Billy Jean.... I feel I'm being generous with a 3, it isn't really my thing, but equally I think this is his most highly praised album so maybe not. 2.5 Just realised I talked about this friend in my last MJ review too, oh well

I knew of Tom Waits and had been meaning to listen to him. I enjoyed this, but not sure yes really music, as much as entertainment with music. was good though. Would be great entertainment if you were drinking in a bar. 3.5 In spare parts 1, he mentions Stan getz records.... Which was our next album in this list!

I enjoyed this much more than the other jazz records we've had recently. Not sure if I'll be going back to it too regularly, but was nice in the background. I bet this is played in loads of restaurants and cafes.

Wasn't aware of this at all. When I saw the cover I thought it was some jazz album.... Firstly, it's a long un, 22 tracks, long song titles too! This has elements of a lot of bands I like, the shins, Elliott Smith, postal service a bit. I don't know how to describe it properly but I feel it's music for people that liked Garden State (I did). Really enjoyed it, and I feel like it will grow on me after more listens. I think I recognise Chicago, but don't know where from I'm pretty surprised I haven't heard of this before, given how similar it is to music I like, glad I have! Definitely be back Highlights: Chicago John Wayne Gacey jr Casimir Pulaski day Predatory wasp ...... At least a 4, maybe higher with more listens

I've heard this album a fair bit in the past. Nas has incredible flow and is more complex lyrically than a lot of the big rap names from this era. Although there is some gangsta rap elements here, it's more hip hop. There are a couple of lyrics that haven't aged too well... It feels raw, not overproduced at all. Makes it seem so authentic Highlights: NY state of mind Halftime Memory lane One time 4 your mind It ain't hard to tell Easy 5

This sounded quite joy Divisiony in parts. That kinda industrial post punk sound. Then in others it sounded quite 80s. Didn't recognise any of the tracks on this album. Didn't mind most of it, but nothing really stood out.

Knew of the Mars Volta but never listened to them. Was thinking while listening that this has to be the singer from at the drive in, and it is.... Distinctive voice, which I really like. I enjoyed bits of this, however probably the stuff which was more like at the drive in, heavier with the phrenetic guitars. Other parts of it were a bit too progressive, too big gaps where nothing interesting was happening in very long tracks. I recognised "inertiatic esp", which was also the best track imo. "Roulette dares" was good too. The second half of the album, I found tough to get through though. Kept wishing it was at the drive in! Tough to rate as I did really like some of it, it just got a bit much by the end! Might give it another go. 3.5

Glad this came up, been wanting to give captain beefheart a go for ages. Had a mate at uni who used to go on about him all the time This was good mostly. Very bluesy. Some tracks got a bit weird, which I think is characteristic of him. Not too weird though! Thought the first half was better than the latter. 3.5

Some cool riffs and drums here, but it just isn't that interesting. Goes in the same category of AC/DC or kiss for me. This is classed as "metal" or "hard rock" here, but feels more like rock for the masses. Quite poppy. Not a fan of breaking the law. Living after midnight slightly better Didn't dislike it, but not sure what makes it make this list really. Won't be back. 2.5

Didn't mind this at all, but probably not quite my thing Think the first film soundtrack we've had? Pusherman was the best track imo

Eating crow time. I had pretty much written this album off as just a vehicle for American pie. It's much better than that. American pie is a good track but it's been played to death. Mostly by my mum I imagine. I could've sworn Vincent was a Simon and Garfunkel song.... Clearly not, it's a really beautiful track I thought "crossroads" and "empty chairs" were good tracks too. Not sure if this caught me on a sensitive day, but pretty emotive. The rest I could probably leave, got a bit samey, but overall I was pleasantly surprised 4

I wasn't convinced by this at the start, but it did grow on me. His 25th studio album! Pretty crazy. I think it's a long way, both in time and quality from peak Bowie, but I did enjoy it. I think I preferred this to blackstar, but it's not as good as his peak albums. 3.5 seems fair. Highlights: Where are we now Valentine's Day I'd rather be high

Was fully expecting not to enjoy this, to be fair it was completely different to what I was expecting. However, what it was, was still terrible Just not really my thing. He has got a decent voice though I guess, but this all felt quite serious and preachy Would never choose to listen to any of this

This didn't do much for me really. Just not very interesting at all, aside from "mother", which was very strange. Every breath you take is obviously a pretty iconic track, but I've heard it so many times. Been played 1.7 billion times on Spotify! Synchronicity ii was ok Won't be back

Was familiar with "my sweet lord" as my wife plays it all the time, but the rest was new to me. I quite enjoyed it. It's too long, but it was largely decent. Lots of religious themes too, which got a bit tiring. But some great guitar. You can hear the Beatles in there, which I suppose isn't surprising. "Isn't it a pity" pretty much had the nah nah nah bit from hey Jude! Highlights: My sweet lord Art of dying If not for you Not sure I'll be rushing back but it's good, better than McCartney 3.5. Probably would've given more if it weren't so long

Enjoyed some of this, but the woman's voice was a bit too waily. Interesting folly sound otherwise though. Not sure Sally go round the roses warranted 3 versions of the track to be on the album, but probably one of the better tracks tbf. Probably won't be back but not bad at all

Safe to say I did not share Graeme's enthusiasm for this! It was nice to have something a bit different, bit I'm sure there's better examples of Bollywood or Indian music than this out there. I don't mind movie soundtracks being on this list in principle, but this really sounded like the songs belonged in a movie and I didn't like it. Interesting in parts, but also silly and cheesy. Won't be back, but I would like to hear better examples of this kind of music!

Different to what I was expecting. Not very "we didn't start the fire" like. Much better Some i quite enjoyed. Others passed me by. Overall I think not quite my thing, but not bad. Didn't know "she's always a woman" was by Billy Joel. Highlights: Vienna She's always a woman 3.5

Much better than the previous kinks album we had, more what I expect from the kinks. Still none of the big hits though but I really enjoyed it. Very British. Highlights: Do you remember Walter Last of the steam powered trains Village green Picture book Perhaps was getting a little tired of it by the end but I'll be back

Much more blues rocky than I expected from a Janis Joplin record, but maybe that's just my naivety. Enjoyed this, it probably isn't quite my thing but Mitch better than I was expecting. She has a great voice Highlights: Piece of my heart Turtle blues Ball and chain 3.5

Agree with Jamie, started well and was pretty interesting, but was a bit out there by the end. Didn't mind it at all though

Completely different to their previous album, Idlewild, that we've we had here. Unfortunately, not really my thing either..... Not a big fan of electronic music. I imagine at the right time and place, (probably about 15 years ago) the chilled drum and bass would be quite appealing. But alas, not now. Not sure when they changed their style, probably after the success of missing, but I think I preferred the former! I still think she has a good voice. "Wrong" sounds like an effort to recreate missing to me Didn't hate it, but didn't do much for me and won't be back

Wasn't convinced by this but it grew on me. The singers voice can be quite grating. I listened again this morning and enjoyed it much more. Think I preferred the slower songs. Recognised "lake of fire" but not sure where from. Highlights: Split myself in two Plateau Aurora borealis Think I'll probably be back! 3.5 but feeling generous

Enjoyed this more than the Thelonious monk album we just had, but as always, jazz isn't my thing. Completely inoffensive, just not that exciting either. Much preferred the previous Gretz album so this is getting a 2

Too jazzy for me. Might be brilliant, but I wouldn't know and just can't really appreciate it. Not my thing, would never choose to listen to this, even as background music, as I think it's a bit too jarring compared to other more mellow jazz we've had.

I thought we'd had a PJ Harvey album already, but apparently not..... I am a little familiar with her, actually watched a NPR live set by her recently. This was completely different to what I expected, quite grungy in parts but it was the early 90s I guess. Similarities with Hole?? Was good. I recognised "dress" and "sheela-na-gig". Think those 2 tanks plus "plants and rags" were the best tracks. 3.5 I don't like the album cover!

Very different from anything we've had so far, so that's a positive..... Unfortunately can't think of too many more. I didn't hate, but it was really tough to get through. It's all of such a similar cadence and tone that it was really suffocating and stodgy. Not sure about songs about murdering girls either, even if they were from Knoxville! There was some nice banjo though. Won't be back.

Not heard these guys before. Quite a mix of styles here, some I really liked, others not so much. I enjoyed the slower ones more. Highlights: Dancing choose Family tree 3.5

I did enjoy this, but I didn't think it was anywhere near as good as led Zeppelin III that we've had previously. Was surprised to see this is rated more highly on this list. Bet this was something when it was released in 69 though. Great voice, great riffs, great drums and bass.... However something didn't quite grab me like I felt it should. Perhaps it just caught me on the wrong day I swear there was a riff that was identical to a black Sabbath song.... Also another that sounded very familiar too. I gave LZ III a 4, I don't think this should be higher so 3.5. I think the previous one is probably closer to a 5. Still really good

Fantastic blues rock album. The fact that there's only 2 of them helps too. Remember there was always confusion to whether they were siblings or married Seven nation army was obviously the biggest hit here but it has been played to death. it's not even close to being the best song on the album, probably isn't in the top 10!... which seems crazy to say Highlights: Black math Just don't know what to do with myself In the cold cold night Little acorns Hardest button to button There's no home for you here You've got her in your pocket Girl, you have no faith in medicine Easy 5

Well well well, the fourth talking heads albums we've had. Wasn't expecting to like this as I haven't enjoyed any of the others..... But, I actually did! This seemed more coherent and accessible than the others we've had. Less abstract. Don't think it's made me a fan, but far better then the other albums we've had imo. Think I'll give it another listen in the future. 3.5

Didn't think I was going to enjoy this judging by the album summary... In fact I didn't mind it at all. Quite mellow and atmospheric, good to have on in the background. Not sure it really warrants being on this list but yeah not bad.... Saying that I just noticed it was 1976, which tbf it does not sound like it's from so fair play Possibly the Frenchest name ever? 3

Thought I would enjoy this more than I did. Got pretty repetitive. Could've been held the length with the same impact. Needs some good lyrics on top of it too make it more interesting. Ok though

Wouldn't call myself an arcade fire fan, but I've listened to "funeral" before and enjoyed it. Really enjoyed this too as a whole, I agree with Graeme that it's too long. Lot of the middle of the album kinda blends together. Did find it all a bit fluffy, but maybe that's intentional, with the suburbs theme. If so, it's above me, although I have just picked it out, so perhaps not! 4.5

The first track aside, this was much more blues rock sounding than I expected. Not convinced by the "doom metal"thing. I get that this must've been something really innovative and shocking in 1970, but does not have the same impact now I did enjoy it largely, but I really don't like Ozzy's voice and it detracts from the music for me NIB, the wizard, evil woman and warning were the highlights 3 feels generous as I gave paranoid a 3 and I don't think this is as good.... Although I did like the more blues sound here I've listened again and it's growing on me... Think I prefer it to the later stuff we've had from them already. The guitar and bass are brilliant, it's just the vocals I have an issue with... 4