1001 Albums Summary

Nearly every song overstays its welcome. The album has some decent tracks though.

Most of the songs are really good, the highlights being: - Bat out of hell - Paradise by the dashboard light - All revved up with no place to go

Very mellow sounding, bit too much for me. Barely noticed the album was even playing sometimes.

The first 8 tracks are bangers, unfortunately I didn't enjoy the subsequent songs as much. Still a very good album overall.

Felt like an experimental album. Did not enjoy at all.

A very good album that has a stronger first half

Thought it was a decent album

It's a pretty long album at 30 tracks but was found it quite enjoyable overall.

Couldn't bring myself to enjoy even a single song on this album

A few of the songs seemed alright but the album isn't really for me

It was a nice album to have on in the background but I couldn't pick out any standout songs.

I haven't listened to this album for a long time. Brings back a lot of memories. Really enjoyed listening to it again.

I liked the first two and last two songs which is 40% of the album.

A really good funk album, enjoyed almost all the songs. Was nice to listen to something I wouldn't usually pick.

Thought it was okay, nothing stood out to me.

It gets a bit samey but works alright in the background like a retro video game soundtrack.

Quite a mixed bag, enjoyed a couple of songs.

A mellow jazz album that works nicely has background music. Not sure I concentrated on the music enough to appreciate it fully.

Has some good tunes, I prefer some of their other albums though

Thought it was decent but I enjoy their later albums more.

Thought it was fairly "meh" for glam rock. Didn't particularly dislike it but nothing stood out either.

SMBU, Breathe and Firestarter are classics but the rest of the album is pretty great too.

Think I almost fell asleep listening to it.

Thought I would have enjoyed this more. However, the bizarre 10mins of "We Will Fall" taking up 1/3 of the runtime left a sour taste.

Thought I was listening to The Beatles or The Who in some parts. Quite enjoyed the rock opera story of it. Listening to the album on my earphones I wish the mono and stereo mix wasn't so jarring, that might have been an artistic choice but didn't work for me.

A few good songs with Bitter Sweet Symphony being top tier. Overall an alright album.

I can definitely see how this was a precursor to punk rock, but I didn't enjoy it much. None of the tracks really grabbed my attention.

A very enjoyable jazz orchestra album. The tracks are short and sweet, nothing overstays its welcome. I really enjoyed it.

I'm not really into R&B but found this to be a decent album. We Are Family, Lost in Music and He's the Greatest Dancer were the highlights.

I'm not a big fan of live albums and this one didn't change my mind. I would have liked to hear the instruments more but they are background noise to Sarah's singing. Lot of the songs sounded very similar and I got easily bored before the 20 track album had ended.

Couldn't even make it through the whole album, thought it was shite.

Quite mellow and chilled out. Thought it was good, gave it a couple of listens. Stupidity Tries was a highlight.

I don't have much of an affinity for Country music and this album didn't change that.

Thought some songs were okay but didn't really enjoy it.

I haven't really listened to much Radiohead, was a lot more instrumental than I expected. Thought it was okay, I may enjoy it more with subsequent listens.

This album is short and sweet, a great classic punk album. Highlight of the album was Pink Flag.

Apart from the hit singles I didn't like this album.

Album starts with a banger and doesn't quite reach that height again. Still I really enjoyed it and thought it was a great album overall.

Overall a weird but enjoyable album with a great variety of instruments and styles. The absolute classic tracks on this album are fantastic.

Liked the big singles from the album but overall thought it was just fine.

A really good funky ska-ish album. Enjoyed almost every song and will definitely listen to their other albums.

Youtube Music combined Born to Be With You with another Dion album called Streetheart. I did not like the former album, mostly very slow and soppy. Highlight of the album was Good Lovin' Man. I did enjoy the album Streetheart, had more of a rock n roll sound. However, that album still has a few soppy songs too.

Has a bit of a pop punk style to it which I liked in parts. But overall wasn't a big fan.

A super short album but had some enjoyable rock n roll. I'm not a fan of live albums but this one sounded quite balanced between the vocals and instruments.

"Drop the Pressure" was the highlight. Otherwise I found it a fairly forgettable album of background house music.

Enjoyed it more than I expected but each song and the album definitely over stays it's welcome. Wouldn't listen to it again.

I liked parts of the album but don't think I'd listen to it again, his warbly singing becomes tiresome. The opening track didn't start the album off well and should have been removed in favour of "The One You Love" which is far superior. Other highlights were "Little Sister" and "Waiting for a Dream"

Had not heard of her before but I ended up liking it a lot. "Crucify", "Precious Things" and "Leather" were my highlights.

Just like the name of the first track I also wondered "is this it?". That's a bit harsh because I did enjoy more than I disliked. I thought "Someday", "Last Nite", "Hard To Explain" and "Take It Or Leave It" were the best tracks.

A chilled out album that I thought was decent. "Heart Skipped A Beat", "Islands" and "Crystallised" were the highlights for me.

Had no heard this before but thought it was a fantastic bluesy rock album. So many great tracks, loved it. Highlights were "L.A. Woman", "L'America" and "Riders of the Storm".

Found it to be quite an interesting album that I ultimately liked. Not understanding the lyrics didn't take away my enjoyment of the album. I think the first half of the album is the stronger side. Highlights for me were "Nick" and "Soubour".

Didn't think it was good as their L.A Woman album but I still really liked this. "Break On Through", "The End" and "Light My Fire" were highlights of the album.

Sounded like The Beatles but not as good.

As others have said it's not as good as SFTD but I did really like it. Highlights for me were "Mexicola" and "Regular John".

Had a very mellow dream like sound to it which I enjoyed. I think I might like it more with some extra listens but it was quite nice as background music. Highlights were "Real Love" and "Silver Soul"

Had only heard the odd song from Simon and Garfunkel before and didn't particularly enjoy them. Unfortunately this album didn't change my mind. Highlights were "Baby Driver" and "Why Don't You Write Me".

What a fantastic short and sweet blues rock n roll album. Really enjoyed almost every song. Felt like I should have been listening to it in a smoke filled bar wearing a fedora. Highlights were "Blue Monday", "Reeling and Rocking" and "Blueberry Hill".

Quite a strange album, liked only "Hero Worship". Wasn't really for me.

This isn't Metallica's best album but its still pretty high up on my list. Could the album be shorter, yes. Would I want it shorter, hell no!

Not really my kind of music. Didn't like any song, sounded very repetitive.

The more I listened the more it grew on me. Might get a higher rating with a few more listens. Highlights were "This is Hardcore" and "I'm A Man".

Think I've listened to this four times already. His voice sounded like he smoked and drank his whole life but it fit the style and lyrics of the album perfectly. I really liked the darkness and melancholy of the album. Easily goes into a list of best albums I've ever heard. Highlights were "Steer Your Way", "You Want It Darker" and "It Seemed the Better Way".

"Hard to Handle" is the best song by far but I thought the rest of the album was alright.

The nicest thing that I could say about this album is randomly discovering the album art was an optical illusion. Unfortunately I thought all the songs were shite.

Found it quite chilled out but I didn't really like it. Not understanding the language feels like I'm missing out on a lot of the album's nuance.

Not usually that into R&B and thought this was okay. I think the songs just go on longer than they need to. "Shit, Damn, Motherfucker" could have been easily cut in half to make the same point. Highlight was "Brown Sugar".

Great album with so many good tracks Highlights were: With a little help from my friends Lucy in the sky with diamonds When I'm sixty four

I had heard her famous tracks like "What's Love Got to do with it" but never properly listened to her music. She has a great voice but it's quite a dated album.

Had not really heard these guys before but I really liked the bluesy rock style. Definitely will be listening to their other releases. The album flies by in 30mins and I really enjoyed it.

Hadn't heard anything from Dusty except the popular song or two. The album has a chilled out relaxed sound to it which I liked. Highlights were "Son of a Preacher Man" and "Don't Forget About Me".

I found very little to enjoy in this album.

Previously I had only heard "Another Brick In The Wall" but that was because of the cover by Korn! However, I was very impressed with the album, I've always enjoyed a good rock opera and this one is top class.

Adele has an amazing voice and I'm not usually into her music. However, I did like it more than I thought and when I am concentrating on the music I found I liked many more songs. Overall I thought it was decent. Highlights were "Hello", "Water Under the Bridge" and "Sweetest Devotion".

When "Bamboo Banga" started I thought I was going to hate this album. However, as the album progressed I found myself slowly enjoying it. I wouldn't listen to it again but overall I thought it was surprisingly decent. Highlights were "20 Dollar", Paper Planes" and "Come Around".

I'm don't particularly like Iggy Pop's music but because this is produced and composed by Bowie it had a more interesting sound. However, nothing stood out to me and I didn't really like most of the songs.

I like a bit of Rammstein and I can hear they've definitely taken inspiration from Laibach. I think the album is too long and the last third of is pretty awful. I swear it sounds like they're saying "I have not pooed" in the song "Herz-Felde". Highlight was "Leben - Tod"

Think I expected more rock from this album and instead got a mix with quieter ballad type songs. Highlights were "Beginning to see the Light" and "I'm Set Free"

Fantastic rock album, short and sweet. Must have listened to it about 4 times. Apart from "Bad Company" and "Can't Get Enough" they're fairly forgettable songs but that didn't stop me enjoying the album.

Only managed to listen to a quarter of the album, thought it was shite. What is this album doing on this list?

Album has an interesting mix of glam and the classic 80s rock sound. Overall thought it was decent album, might get an extra star with more listens. Was interesting to learn "Gunter glieben glauchen globen" came from "Rock Of Ages" because I always thought it was a weird way for The Offspring to start off "Pretty Fly For A White Guy". Highlights were "Rock Of Ages", "Rock Rock Till You Drop" and "Too Late For Love".

Wasn't really a fan of this. Best thing I can say is that it seemed alright as background music. Highlights were "Mr Disco" and "Vanishing Point".

Not really into folk rock but thought this was decent. It has a relaxed sound to it and I enjoyed more of the songs than I thought I would. Highlights were "Hoodoo Voodoo", "California Starts" and "Christ for President".

I love a good rock opera or concept album and thought this was really good. The first 7 tracks are especially strong, I just wish they didn't sound so much like The Beatles. Highlights were "Yes Sir, No Sir", "Some Mothers Son" and "Shangri-La"

Did not like this at all, was almost a mess of incoherent sounds. Perhaps this album did something revolutionary when it came out in the 70s but it just doesn't hold up.

Found this to be a very dull and boring album. It's not terrible but it's just not the type of music I enjoy.

Disappointing, found the album quite lacking in all areas. Needed far more funk to liven it up. The instrumental parts are not interesting enough to have so many.

There's not much to say about this, a Christmas album of mostly Christmas classics. The recordings sound pretty rough compared to modern standards. Everything is overplayed at this point so can't say I listened to the album properly.

Apparently there are multiple versions of this album with some being 3 hours long. I instead listened to the 1hour version and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. She's got a lovely voice and I found the whole thing quite pleasant. Highlights: Sam and Delilah Lets Call The Whole Thing Off Nice Work If You Can Get It

I don't mind Coldplay too much, unfortunately their stuff is overplayed. However, apart from their singles I'm not sure I've ever properly listened to a Coldplay album. This debut album is pretty good, I liked a lot more of the tracks than I thought I would. But by the end I did get a little tired of the melancholy. Highlights were "Shiver", "Yellow" and "Spies".

I'm sounding like a broken record, but again I had not properly listened to Supergrass before. They have an interesting sound which means the album never became boring. I really liked it, will definitely listen to this again. Highlights were "Tonight", "Richard III" and "Cheapskate".

I love some classic British punk and this was no exception. It's less political and more silly but found that a refreshing change. Highlights were "Sometimes", "Peaches" and "Hanging Around".

This is an album I'll never listen to again, basically someone fucking about on a guitar for 30mins. While I did enjoy parts of the guitar work, the album as a whole was not that interesting. Highlights were "Hit it and Quit it" and "Maggot Brain".

Had never heard of these guys but I really enjoyed this. The prog rock sound on the album had an enjoyable funky sound. The album is bookended by two great tracks but "Roundabout" is definitely the highlight. It's a shame the rest of the album never quite reaches those heights.

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would, it has a nice mellow sound. Their voices work really well together. It's not something I'd listen to again but it was alright in the background.

Really enjoyed this album, has a great raw grunge sound to it. I don't know much about guitars but it sounded especially good to me! Definitely will give this a few more listens.

Finally some heavy metal! Pantera kind of passed me by in the 90s while I was in my Punk phase but I really enjoyed this. Some great riffs and a high level of anger/shouting throughout (what more could you need). The first 4 tracks are my highlights.

Overall quite a beautiful sounding album. The album switches between Jazzy songs to Folk tunes, I preferred the former. I found "Four Women" to be an especially powerful song. Highlights were "Either Way I Lose", "Break Down And Let It All Out" and "I Love Your Lovin' Ways".

I found it difficult to enjoy this album the first time I listened because I wasn't paying enough attention. On a second listen I realised it was far more interesting than initially thought. Especially after I read the background about the album. I think I'll like this album more and more with subsequent listens. It's got a really good production so everything is really clean and easy to hear. I listened to the "Deluxe Edition" to hear the bonus tracks and "The Recipe" is a fantastic track that should have been on the original. Highlights were "Backstreet Freestyle", "M.A.A.D City" and "Money Trees".

As soon as this album started I knew I wasn't going to like it, I found it to be very boring. On one of the public reviews on this site someone wrote, "So inoffensive it makes me want to go commit crimes just to make up for how fucking boring it is.". That is a bit harsh but not far off how I'm feeling.

Not a big reggae fan but found this to be a nice mellow album. Some of the songs seem to blend together because they sound so similar. I probably wouldn't listen to this album again. Highlights were "Concrete Jungle" and "High Tide or Low Tide".

I had never listened to a David Bowie album before but I really enjoyed this. I recognised a lot more songs than I thought I would. I found the first half of the album to be stronger than the second. Highlights were "Changes", "Light On Mars" and "Oh! You Pretty Things".

Never listened to a Beastie Boys album before but I recognised quite a few tracks. I thought it was pretty good overall, some great guitar riffs that work well with their rock rap style. Highlights were "Fight For Your Right", "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" and "Brass Monkey".

Had not heard any Jeff Beck before but I enjoyed the albums kind of blues-ish rock sound. So many of the tracks have some great guitar riffs, "Becks Bolero" is especially packed with them. Highlights were "Rock My Plimsoul", "I Ain't Superstitious" and "Hi Ho Silver Lining".

This is nowhere near as good as his second album 2001. I don't think it ages particularly well. I can understand the cultural significance of this album but apart from starting Snoop Dogg's career there wasn't much I liked on this album.

Not listened to the Pixies before but I enjoyed it more than I expected, they have an interesting style for the late 80s. The lyrics are not the strongest aspect of the album. A lot of them just end up repeat the same lines over and over again. Highlights were "Monkey Gone to Heaven" and "Debaser".

Overall I thought it was good but it didn't move me like his album "You Want It Darker", his voice and lyrics felt quite raw on that album. Although his gravelly voice really comes out in "Diamonds in the Mine". A very good album that I'd have not heard without this list. Highlights were "Avalanche", "Diamonds in the Mine" and "Joan of Arc".

Thought it was just okay, not many of the tracks stood out to me. Felt it was quite boring compared to their other albums. Highlights were "Drive My Car" and "Run For Your Life".

Thought it was okay, had some good tracks but many of the tracks sound quite similar. Highlights were "Separate And Ever Deadly" and "Only The Truth".

I love the heavy metal sound of Slipknot, the big drums and Corey Taylor's voice are amazing. This was never my favourite Slipknot album but it was better than I remembered. Highlights were "(sic)" and "Wait and Bleed".

I didn't like this album at first but felt there was something there, so I gave it another listen and I'm glad I did. I preferred the more electronic/psychedelic tracks and the longer songs were some of were my favourites. Highlights were "Each Time We Pass", "Opener" and "Ullswater".

I enjoy a good rock opera, unfortunately this isn't one of them. Found it very difficult to get through the +1h runtime. Highlight was "Pinball Wizard".

I thought I hadn't listened to a Cure album before but apparently Disintegration was album number 12. I gave that 3 stars which in hind sight was too generous. I'd hoped The Cure would be more interesting. Unfortunately it's a fairly quiet and moody album where the lyrics are drowned out by uninteresting music. Highlights were "A Forest" and "Play for Today".

I don't usually like live albums and this one didn't change my mind. Johnny Cash does a lot of chatting in between the songs which just took me out. Cash is obviously a great musician but I didn't care for this live album. Highlight of the album was "San Quentin".

I've always really loved Michael Jackson's music but had never listened to a whole album before. His voice is really good and the album has a great funky disco sound to it. Overall this was very good but the first half is definitely stronger. The highlights were: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Working Day and Night Burn This Disco Out

Not really listened to UB40 before, was surprised to learn the singers doing reggae are white guys. I didn't dislike it but so many of the songs blended together. It's all abit too samey. Highlights were "Food for Thought" and "Little By Little".

Was lot more mellow than I was expecting. The album almost passed me by in the background. When I tried to properly listen I got a bit bored. It's not bad but not much stands out. Highlights were "Sultans of Swing" and "Southbound Again".

Enjoyed the first 2 tracks but mostly because its inoffensive background music. The rest of the album was shite.

Was surprised to learn this is their only studio album, I always thought they had a bigger back catalogue. Being from 1977 the production sounds great and I can easily see how this influenced other bands over the years. Overall I quite liked this album. Highlights were "Anarchy In The UK", "Submission" and "God Save The Queen".

Tried a couple of times to listen to this but I just never found myself in the mood for it. I'm not into folk music and this album sounded like all the stuff I usually dislike. Highlights were: Hazey Jane II Northern Sky

The prog rock sound has aged really well and the 2008 remaster I listened to was nicely balanced. Some of the songs go on a bit too long but it didn't spoil my overall enjoyment. Highlights were: Dancing With The Moonlit Knight Firth Of Firth The Battle Of Epping Forest

Was surprised to see this on the list. Thought it held up better than expected, mostly because of the great guitar riffs. It's definitely not the 5 stars my teenage self would have given. The album is too long and some of the tracks should have been edited down too. It shouldn't really be on the list when you consider some of the other more interesting nu-metal that was out at the same time. It's easy to see why it was removed from subsequent books. Having said that I still enjoyed many of the tracks, nostalgia still going with this one. Highlights: My Generation Rollin' Take A Look Around

I thought the prog rock sound aged quite well and the 2008 remaster I listened to was nicely balanced. Some of the songs go on a bit too long but it didn't spoil my overall enjoyment. Highlights were: Dancing With The Moonlit Knight Firth Of Firth The Battle Of Epping Forest

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Had not heard much of Depeche Mode but liked their moody/synth sound. Some of the songs go on too long, especially "Enjoy the Silence" which could have been cut in half. Highlights were: World In My Eyes Personal Jesus

As soon as I saw it was folk rock I knew I was not going to enjoy it. After vaguely listening to the album I was right. Highlight was: Marrakesh Express

Didn't like this at all, found it to be very boring.

I do like Queen but did not recognise any of the tracks on this album. It's not their best but I thought it was overall a good album. Highlights: Father To Son Ogre Battle Seven Seas of Rhye

There was a nice sound to the album but the tracks sounded very samey. Nothing stood out it was just plesant to listen to in the background. Doubt I would listen again because the runtime is too long for the repetitive feeling of the songs. Highlights: Under The Pressure Red Eyes Burning

I'm not a big Radiohead fan, I always feel Tom Yorke is wailing more than he's actually singing. Thought this album was just okay but so much of it seems like them fucking about rather than anything cohesive. Highlights: You And Whose Army? I Might Be Wrong

I always enjoy Punk Rock but had not heard much of the Dead Kennedys. Really enjoyed the album but I listened to the Expanded Edition which gets abit long with 20 songs. Highlights: Kill the Poor Holiday in Cambodia Let's Lynch The Landlord

This is the kind of of stuff I love on the list, something I'd never listen to but thoroughly enjoyed. Thought it had a great funk sound and will definitely listen again. Highlights: Stand! I Want To Take You Higher Everyday People

I've enjoyed the odd Gorillaz song but not listened to a whole album before. Didn't really come away with a strong willingness to listen to any more of their albums. Too many of the tracks sound like a jam session. Highlights: Clint Eastwood Rock The House

Don't think I had listened to this whole album before but its fantastic. This is a proper good grunge rock album, it might even be my favourite of theirs. Although I haven't listened to Nevermind for a while. So many highlights: Scentless Apprentice Heart-Shaped Box Rape Me Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle Very Ape

This album has a really good production and sound but it is just not my kind of music. Theres a bizarre airy fairyness to it that just doesn't click with me. It's alright to listen to in the background I suppose. Highlights: Hidden Place Pagan Poetry

I haven't heard this album for a long time, it sounded a a lot more raw than I remembered. This is not The Offspring's best album but I still enjoyed it. Highlights: Self Esteem Come Out And Play It'll Be A Long Time

Had not listened to these guys before and was more genre bending than I expected. Think it was okay but a bit all over the place. Wouldn't listen to them again. Highlights: (Drawing) Rings Around the World It's Not the End of the World No Sympathy

This is a quality album containing a lot of Metallica's classic hits. I'm one of the outliers in that I quite like their more recent albums too but this is probably their best. Highlights that aren't the classics Enter Sandman, Sad But True or Nothing Else Matters: Holier Than Thou Wherever I May Roam The Struggle Within

Its quite nice background music but nothing stood out to me. The whole album just kind of passed over me and I felt whelmed.

Enjoyed the jazzy African funk sound of it all. It's something I never would have listened to but I'm glad I have now. It's definitely not boring background music like some other albums in this list but this does work nicely in the background.

I've not really heard much from The Smiths so I have no past affinity for his music, I thought this was alright. Unfortunately he's a massive cunt so he can get fucked. Highlights: You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday

If I wanted a whole album of on-hold or elevator music then this would be it. But I didn't and thought it was extremely forgettable.

Thought I had not heard The Jam before but immediately recognised "That's Entertainment". Side one definitely contains the better songs. I liked the punk-ish sound of the album and thought it was good overall. Highlights were: That's Entertainment But I'm Different Now

I had heard Amy's hit singles which I enjoyed but this was her first album I've gone through. Thought it was fantastic, she has an amazing voice which works perfectly with the sad nature of her songs. At 34mins the album is balanced nicely and doesn't overstay its welcome. Highlights: Rehab Back to Black You Know I'm No Good

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, he uses a lot of interesting styles of music. Think Imagine was his only song I had before but overall I was pleasantly surprised. Highlights: Imagine Crippled Inside It's So Hard

The album has a definite 60s sound for better and worse. It's abit of mixed bag but there are plenty of enjoyable tracks. Highlights: Kicks Ballad of a Useless Man I'm Not Your Stepping Stone

Did not like this at all, thought it had a strange funk-jazz sound with even weirder lyrics. The album is like someone threw a load of stuff to the wall to see what would stick, but then decided to use the shite that fell on the floor. Highlight: Them Changes

Ute has a decent voice but I didn't particularly enjoy the album, it's not really my kind of music. Ending the album with a messy 11min song also left a sour taste. Highlights: The Case Continues You Were Meant For Me

Had never heard anything by these guys before but I thought this was an awesome album. I really like a band called The Airborne Toxic Event and I can definitely hear some of the influences from The National. I listened to the Expanded Edition which has a far better version of Terrible Love. Will definitely listen again and check out some of their other stuff. Highlights: Bloodbuzz Ohio Runaway Terrible Love (Alternate Version)

The album has a very psychedelic and dream like sound which I was not a fan of. I really struggled to get through all of the tracks. I'm sure it was intentional but I hated the production/mixing because at times it felt like they were singing in another language.

Thought it was an alright album, had an interesting rock/electronic mix to the tracks. However, having most of the album be 5+ min tracks felt fatiguing with the repetitive beats. Sound of Silver being the most egregious of them all. Highlights: North American Scum All My Friends

I was immediately put off by seeing it had two 20+min tracks however it was better than I expected. Learning it was entirely made by a 19 year old in the 70s is quite impressive. It's fine as background music but I wouldn't listen to it again.

Another album with a 20+ min song except this time it sounds like they've just slapped together a load of random sounds. Perhaps this was ground breaking in 1996 but it didn't hold up. I didn't even enjoy it as background music.

Really enjoyed this album, has a great funky blues sound. Thought I had not heard any of their tracks before but immediately recognised Sunshine Of Your Love. The only blemish is the album ends on a bizarre note which sounds nothing like the rest of tracks. Highlights: Strange Brew Sunshine Of Your Love Tales Of Brave Ulysses Outside Woman Blues

This album has a cool grungy punk sound so I would have expected to enjoy it more. However there was something missing to really elevate it. Not a bad album, but not great either. Highlights: Maps Pin Black Tongue

I really like Jay-Z's rapping style, it sounds so clear and crisp. There are some great beats and raps on the album, however he has far better albums than this. Highlights: Izzo Renegade U Don't Know Heart of the City

Couldn't even manage to finish this album. Thought it was god awful.

I thought this album was decent but could have been a lot tighter if they trimmed the fat a bit. It's great in places but the "noise" of a whole album got tiring. Highlights Teen Age Riot Candle

Love a bit of AC/DC and this album starts with a banger. Not sure I had listened to a whole album of theirs before but thought this was great. Does get a bit samey by the end but it didn't put me off. Highlights: Highway to Hell Walk All Over You Touch Too Much If You Want Blood (You've Got It)

I had not listened to a whole album of The Madness previously, just their big hits. I occasionally enjoy a bit of Ska but this wasn't that good, sounded quite boring. Highlights: Rise and Fall Tomorrows Just Another Day Our House

I often enjoy Punk Rock and this album starts with a banger. Had not heard anything by these guys before but thought it was really good. For something released in the 70s it sounds quite ahead of it's time. Highlights: Know Your Product Lost and Found This Perfect Day I'm Misunderstood

Not a fan of The Rolling Stones and this album hasn't changed my mind. There's something about the singing that really annoys me. There are some good tracks here but there are far too many duds. Highlights: Rocks Off Tumbling Dice

It's like someone decided to fuse a load of music together without realising it sounds awful. I found the singing to be especially grating. Couldn't manage to finish it.

Just like The Chronic the gansta rap lyrics get tiring very quickly. I doin't like album skits at the best of times and this one has far too many. Highlights: Gin and Juice Ain't No Fun

After listening to 25 I said, "I'm not usually into her music" but I think I'm becoming a fan. I found lots to like in this album and her singing voice is quality. Not every track is great and after a while some blend together but overall I quite liked this album. Highlights: Rolling In The Deep Rumour Has It I'll Be Waiting Someone Like You

Thought this album was alright, short enough that it didn't overstay its welcome. It had an interesting heavy punk reggae style to the songs which I enjoyed. Although the production sounds a little rough compared to modern standards. Highlights I Against I House of Suffering

Thought this was a fantastic album, so much so that I listened to it twice. Had not heard much from these guys before but I will definitely be listening to more of their stuff. I liked their cool blues rock sound and felt it was a consistent album with hardly any shite songs. Highlights: Everlasting Light Tighten Up Howlin' For You

This is one hell of a debut album, some of the best hip hop you'll ever listen to. There's some great beats but the lyrics are on another level. The intro to Method Man is pretty funny the first few times but wears on me after a while cause I just want to hear the great song. Highlights: Shame On a Ni**a Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing to Fuck Wit C.R.E.A.M. Method Man

I did not find much to like about this album, it had too much of a folky indie sound which I hate. Then the album just felt like it went on forever. Highlight: Two Weeks

I thought I would enjoy it more but was very forgettable. I didn't dislike it but think it just hasn't aged well. Highlight: The Next Big Thing

Nice as background music but don't think I'd ever listen again. It's short enough that it doesn't overstay it's welcome. Rumba Mama is the odd one out from the album, sounding nothing like the other tracks. Highlights: Birdlands Teen Town

Had never listened to Velvet Underground before but thought this was pretty good. Apparently it was very influential in its day, I can see why. Highlights: All Tomorrow's Parties Heroin Venus In Furs

I've not listened to much Rush but this is an awesome album. Neil Peart's drumming is legendary and works so well with the great guitar riffs. The album flies by with a tight 40min runtime, will definitely listen again. Highlights: Tom Sawyer Limelight YYZ

Having this be back to back against Moving Pictures has not helped this album because it's not as good. I'm not usually fan of stupidly long songs however there is something really enjoyable about the 20min 2112 Overture track. Highlights: 2112 Overture Lessons A Passage To Bangkok

I didn't like everything on this album but the good tracks are top quality. The interludes and skits I am never a fan of and didn't enjoy them here either. Think this might get a higher rating with subsequent listens, but overall another great album from Kendrick. Highlights: Wesley's Theory King Kunta Alright i

Never heard of these guys before but I thought they had quite a good punkish sound. Might get a higher rating with subsequent listens. Highlights: Damaged Goods Natural's Not In It I Found That Essence Rare

Have not listened to a whole Basement Jaxx album before but this one opens with a banger. However, I'm not really into House music and apart from the three tracks below most of the album didn't do anything for me. Nearly a whole hour of this was quite tiring by the end. Highlights: Rendez-Vu Red Alert Bingo Bango

While I can appreciate Jazz I'm just not that into the genre. I found this to be interesting and "cool" but it was basically just background music. Maybe I'd have enjoyed it more if I really concentrated on it. The 12 tracks flyby so I could easily listen to it again.

I don't think I've ever heard a whole album of theirs before but there are some absolute classics here. Thought I would have enjoyed it more but songs about Adidas trainers, and KFC just don't resonate with me. Highlights: It's Tricky Walk This Way

I have always enjoyed odd Korn song but not listened to a whole album before. There's something about those down tuned guitars that just hits right. I thought it was overall alright just a bit too long. Don't think I'd listen to the whole album again but I really enjoyed the below tracks. Highlights: Freak On A Leash Got The Life Dead Bodies Everywhere Children Of The Korn

This album is shite and Kid Rock is a cunt. Highlight: Bawtidaba

Not heard much Deep Purple before and thought this was some decent rock music. I didn't particularly dislike anything but nothing blew me away either. Highlights: Highway Star Smoke On The Water Space Truckin'

Had not heard much of these guys but thought it was really good. Reminded me a lot of Feeder who I also like. Highlights: Words There Goes The Fear N.Y. Pounding Caught By The River

Had never heard of Harry Nilsson before but immediately recognised the opening song. I can see why he was called "The American Beatle". Overall thought this album was great and will listen to it again. Highlights: Gotta Get Up Down Without You Jump Into The Fire

There were some interesting tracks but overall I didn't like this. Highlights: I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night) Get Me to the World on Time

Thought this was okay but most of the songs didn't stand out to me. I wouldn't listen to this again as I found overall a little boring. Highlights: Move with Me

Quite a chilled out rock album that I thought was decent. A bit folky in parts so not sure I'd listen to it again. Highlights: Take It Easy Take the Devil Tryin'

When the guitars and drums started in "Mannish Boy" I thought I was about to hear "Bad to the Bone" and I had started the wrong album. Anyway, thought this was a great Blues album, enjoyed almost every song. Will definitely listen to again. Highlights: Mannish Boy The Blues Had a Baby and They Named It Rock and Roll Deep Down In Florida

Had not heard of Carole King before and after hearing the first track I thought I would enjoy it more. However I didn't really like it, was very slow and felt quite bored by the end of it. Highlights: I Feel the Earth Move

Another artist I had never heard before but I quite enjoyed this album, especially more than Carole King yesterday. Don't think I'd listen to it again but perhaps some of the highlights I would revisit. Highlights: Sleep to Dream Shadowboxer Criminal Carrion

I'm not a big R.E.M. fan and this album didn't do much for me. I think the thing that puts me off most is the singing, find whiny and hard to understand. Was okay as background music but definitely won't listen to this again. Highlights: Radio Free Express Pilgrimage Talk About The Passion

I think I've come to appreciate The Beatles more since listening to their albums fully. They have such a great style and are able to switch their sound so easily. Highlights: Come Together Oh! Darling Here Comes The Sun Carry That Weight

This was not as good as Hunky Dory but I still thought it was decent. Not sure I'd listen to it again but there something interesting about his weird rock style. Highlights: TVC15 Stay

Haven't listened to The Vines since I was in school. Thought it was okay, the second half of the album drags a bit but there are some bangers here. Highlights: Highly Evolved Outtathaway Get Free

I'm not that into electronic music, unless its Ronald Jenkees, but I'm surprised this was on the list because I found it fairly boring. Was okay as background music I guess, but I can't say anything good about it.

I think I'm learning I don't really like Bowie's albums. I'll happily listen to the odd single but his music/style is not for me. At only 41mins I really had to fight through each song. It all sounded so random and incoherent to me.

This album was probably on par with Dusty In Memphis. Not many of the tracks stood out to me, it wasn't a bad album but I wouldn't listen to it again. Highlights: Will You Love Me Tomorrow Wishin' And Hopin' Don't You Know

Apart from the three highlighted songs I did not like this album. However that is 3 out of the 8 songs on the album so maybe it's overall okay. It just sounded very 80s, in a bad way. Highlights: Shout Everybody Wants To Rule The World Head Over Heels

A lot of the songs sound quite similar so the whole album kind of blended into one. I wouldn't listen to it again but I'm glad it was on the list, it's something I wouldn't have sought out. Highlights: Big Iron El Paso

Not heard of these guys before but thought it was alright. Nothing particularly stood out but there were some enjoyable tracks. Highlights: Antmusic Killer In the Home

I've never particularly liked Moby when I was younger but I recognised many more songs than I would have thought. The songs where he mixes Electronic and Blues work really well and I enjoyed a lot of the album. The songs can get quite repetitive and I think some should have been cut down. Overall, really liked it and will definitely listen to it again, so close to 5 stars Highlights: Honey Porcelain Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad Bodyrock Natural Blues

Thought this was a good album, has some absolute classics on it but it goes on for too long. Heart Attack Man was a nice surprise, didn't expect something like that from the Beastie Boys. Highlights: Sure Shot Sabotage Heart Attack Man

It was a decent album but I do not like the voice of the lead singer. His "singing" sounds quite whiny and annoying. However, there are some good tracks and the music is pretty good. The main problem I had was listening to his voice for far too long because this album goes on for forever. I had to take a break half way through the 28 tracks to try and finish it. The second half definitely has some heavier songs and I enjoyed the change of pace. Highlights: Jellybelly Zero Bullet With Butterfly Wings X.Y.U.

I like the odd U2 song, but not a single one of those was on this album. This was a really awful album. I think my feelings are best summed up by the face on the album cover.

Found little to like about this album, it just wasn't my type of music. Its not bad just not for me.

This is just classic Country music shite. Mercifully its only half hour long.

I didn't enjoy this as much as Fragile but it's still a good album. The songs go on a bit too long sometimes but its nice to get lost in the music. Highlights Starship Trooper I've Seen All Good People

Not a fan of live albums but apparently this was overdubbed so it sounded better than usual live albums. That doesn't really make it a live album and I can see why it rubbed people the wrong way. The album is incredibly long but there's some good guitar work here. Don't think I'd listen to it again though.

I did not like this album, felt quite monotonous and just doesn't go anywhere interesting. I particularly disliked Let's Get Killed that goes on forever with some stupid talking about beating some guy up. However Freaknik tops this with some guy shouting about releasing energy and then the worst electronic music ever follows it. "Radio 7" sampling the James Bond theme starts well but he doesn't do anything remotely compelling with it. Giving this 1 star feels to generous.

This album definitely sounds like it's from the 80s/90s which makes it feel quite dated. I thought it was okay as she is quite a good rapper but I wouldn't listen to it again. Highlights: Dance for Me Latifah's Law Ladies First

I always enjoy a bit of Aerosmith and this album was no different. They know how to do decent glam rock and it has that classic sound to it. There's some awesome guitar riffs on here too. Highlights: Back In The Saddle Last Child Rats In The Cellar

Like previous Jazz albums this was fine as background. I just don't think I like pure Jazz albums that much.

I don't particularly like Oasis although my teenage self was known to belt out Wonderwall in the clubs. I listened to this a couple of times to see if I was missing something but I thought it was just okay. Fairly non offensive but boring Brit Pop. Highlights: Live Forever Supersonic Cigarettes & Alcohol

Had not really listened to much from The Darkness but this album was a pleasant surprise. Really enjoyed the singing and guitar work here. I think the first half of the album is the better half. Highlights: Black Shuck Get Your Hands off My Woman Growing on Me I Believe in a Thing Called Love

Another weird electronic album that does nothing for me. I enjoyed the tracks where there was a female vocalist but I thought the pure electronica was rubbish. Ok as background but wouldn't listen again. Highlights: Tantos Desejos Segredo Felicidade

I expected to enjoy this more but unfortunately most of the songs blend into one. There are some amazing guitar riffs but I'm not sure that the rest of the music is on the same level. The album goes by fairly quicky in 36mins but there weren't any tracks that stood out for me. I wouldn't listen to this again but I also didn't hate it.

At first seeing a 4 track 45min Soul album I was dreading listening to this. However I was pleasantly surprised by how lovely the album is, it doesn't sound like an album from 1969. The voice of South Park's Chef does not disappoint! Walk On By has beautiful instrumentation throughout, great song. Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic has more of a funky sound which is a nice change. One Woman is slower than the others and the most "Soul" sounding track. By The Time I Get To Phoenix wastes the first 8 minutes telling a meandering story. When the music actually starts it becomes a fantastic track with sweeping music. It's a shame the remastered single edit of the track also doesn't cut out the fluff. Overall really enjoyed the album, will listen again.

Overall I thought it was decent but an hours worth of sad songs really gets too much by the end. Also ending on Green Eyes leaves a sour taste. Having two singers staggered over one another was an awful idea. I would listen to certain songs again but have no interest in revisiting this album. Highlights: Into My Arms People Ain't No Good

This is apparently "Post Punk" which I don't think I'm a fan of. Sounded very loose with jangly guitars. Almost like lo-fi punk music. The repetitive lyrics also annoyed me by the end. Their musical sound was interesting enough but nothing stood out to me. I wouldn't listen to it again but there were some enjoyable tracks.

The first 4 tracks of this album are really good but the album falls off dramatically after that. Highlights: Independent Women part 1 Survivor Bootylicious

This was a very political album which became a bit tiresome by the end. I did enjoy a lot of it but don't think I'd listen again. Television The Drug Of The Nation is by far the best track and I think that will be going on some of my playlists. It's pretty damning how some of the stuff he's rapping about from 1992 hasn't gotten any better today.

I was not a fan of the experimental/dance airy fairy sound she was trying here. I only liked a couple of the tracks, the rest I couldn't even enjoy as background. Highlights: Human Behaviour Big Time Sensuality

I have no nostalgia for RHCP but the first half of this album is really quality. While the second half doesn't quite reach the same heights I still enjoyed most of the album. Highlights: Around The World Scar Tissue Otherside Californication

There are some absolute classics on this album but I hadn't listened to the whole thing before. A whole hour of "bitches" and "hoes" gets old by the end with Dopeman being the worst of track by far. I listened to the 2022 remaster which sounds really good. The fact that some of these tracks are still relevant is sadly not surprising as this keeps coming up in other albums too. Overall I enjoyed the album and will listen to it again. Highlights: Straight Outta Compton Fuck Tha Police Parental Discretion Iz Advised Express Yourself

Liked this more than I expected because I'm not into folk music. It was fairly enjoyable as mellow background music, however, I don't think I'd listen to it again.

Didn't think I had heard anything from Crowded House before but immediately recognised their big singles. However, half of the album is god awful. Definitely wouldn't listen to this again, overall quite mediocre. Highlights: Fall At Your Feet Weather With You Fame Is

This was a very nice surprise, not sure I had listened to a funky samba album before. Thoroughly enjoyed the upbeat nature of the album, great for a Monday morning. Will definitely listen to again. Highlights: Ponta De Lanca Africano Xica Da Silva A Historia De Jorge

It's quite nice and chilled out piano music. It's nice as background but I wouldn't listen to it again.

All I Wanna Do is the best track by far. The rest of the album was dreadful and I found myself skipping many half way through.

The album has a soul/jazz/rock/funk fusion going on that I quite enjoyed. It made it quite an interesting album, I was never bored. "Free Form Guitar" is easily the worst track, at first I thought they were recording some dodgy car engine before I read the title. Would listen to again, a nice surprise. Highlights: Questions 67 and 68 Poem 58 I'm a Man

Listening to this album made me think I could have been a singer because the guy on this album is dreadful. It made listening to the whole album very difficult. There are some decent songs on here but the singers voice was too grating for me. Highlights: Summer Babe Trigger Cut

I don't have any prior love for Springsteen but I enjoyed the hit singles here. However, the rest of the album was pretty forgettable. Feels like the album is targeting a specific type of person and I am not in that camp. Highlights: Born In The U.S.A. Cover Me Dancing In The Dark

Really enjoyed this album, had heard of a couple of tracks but this was some top class Ska. Can't believe this was released in 1979, feels well ahead of it's time. Will definitely listen again. Highlights: A Message to You Rudy Too Much Too Young Monkey Man Little Bitch

This was an awful album. I didn't even enjoy it as background because there were so many jarring/annoying sounds throughout the album. I couldn't even finish the album because it annoyed me so much.

Really enjoyed this, the definition of short and sweet. This is proper hardcore punk, just plain fun. Must have listened to it 4 times which is a good sign. Hard to pick any particular highlights because the songs finish so quickly but I did quite like "Live Fast Die Young".

It's a very 80s album, containing all the things I don't like about that style of music. That dated pop sound just hasn't aged well in my opinion.

Had not listened to Alice In Chains before but I always have time for a bit of a grunge/heavy rock. The album opens with a banger but then goes through peaks and troughs. In the end a whole hour of misery was a bit much. Don't think I'd listen to the album again but will revisit a few of the tracks. Highlights: Them Bones Down In A Hole

I liked this more than the other Bowie albums, perhaps his weird style his growing on me. This album has some great tracks and it ends on real high note. This is probably his first album I'd listen to again. Highlights: Starman It Ain't Easy Rock 'N' Roll Suicide

Had not really listened to Beck before but I was not into an hour of misery and sadness. Perhaps if it caught me on a better day I'd have enjoyed it more. I don't think the album sounding so repetitive helps it either.

Don't think I had listened to a whole Black Sabbath album before but I really enjoyed this. I'm not sure that I like Ozzy's voice that much but the instrumentation is amazing. First half has the better tracks but overall a good album. Highlights: War Pigs Paranoid Iron Man

How are there this many Country albums on the list! This is about as generic country as you're going to get. Same old shite, same 1 star rating as the others.

I didn't think this album was that different from the earlier Sound of Silver. I have the same complaints of the repetitive nature of songs that I think go on too long. It's not a bad album, just not particularly for me. Highlights: Oh Baby Call The Police American Dream

I liked the album more than I thought I would, however it sounds quite dated. Apart from the big tracks there wasn't much else I enjoyed and after the album finished I had had enough of her voice. Highlights: You Oughta Know Hand In My Pocket Ironic

I enjoyed this far more than the awful "Achtung Baby" album. The big singles are memorable and I liked couple of the other tracks too. Highlights: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For With Or Without You One Tree Hill

This album had a strange mix of Psychedelic and Blues music but it turned out more like a shit version of the Beatles. Enjoyed the start but it fell off quickly, I wouldn't listen to this again. Highlights: Happenings Ten Years Time Ago The Nazz Are Blue

I didn't find much to like about this album, except for the Blues songs. "Suite for 20 G" is the perfect example of contrasting styles. Overall it is quite dull and inoffensive. Highlights: Steamroller Oh Baby, Don't You Loose Your Lip On Me Suite for 20 G

Had not really listened to The Undertones before but I thought this was great. I love a bit of Pop-Punk and didn't realise these guys were one of the first bands in this genre. Highlights: More Songs about Chocolate and Girls Hypnotised Tearproof I Told You So

I had not listened to much Bob Dylan before, it had a lot more harmonica than I expected. As people rave about Bob I felt like I needed to give this a proper listen. For me it almost hits that middle ground where I can appreciate it but not enjoy. However, his voice is so whiny and annoying it loses a star just for that. Highlights: Rainy Day Women Most Likely You Go Your Way Obviously Five Believers

This was an easy 5 stars because there are some absolute classics on here. A tight 40 minute album that doesn't fuck about (unlike the members of the band). The fact that this was made under all that relationship turmoil is crazy, how do you even continue to collaborate with people after all that mess. Highlights: Dreams Don't Stop Go Your Own Way The Chain Gold Dust Woman

I enjoyed a lot of this album, felt like the longer it went on the more I liked it. I preferred the more rockier songs to the psychedelic stuff but will definitely listen to this again. Highlights: Mr Skin Street Worn Animal Zoo Morning Will Come

Like many of the Jazz albums before it just sounds like boring background music. Wouldn't listen to it again.

Hearing about the Ramones over the years I thought this would be better than it actually was. The album had a couple of great tracks but otherwise they just sounded too similar. I wouldn't listen to this again. Highlights: Blitzkrieg Bop Beat On The Brat Havana Affair

Not really listened to any ZZ Top before, I knew them more for their cameos in the TV series Bones. I liked the Blues Rock style, but it never seemed to elevate to that next level. It was enjoyable and short enough that I'd probably listen to it again. Highlights: Jesus Just Left Chicago Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers La Grange

Not listened to much Hole before, was better and grungier than I expected. I liked more than I disliked so I'll probably listen to this again. Highlights: Violet Plump She Walks On Me I Think That I Would Die

This was awful, sounded like a shit version of The Beatles.

Another melancholy album from Cohen, seems that's his bread and butter. At first I didn't enjoy it as much as the other two albums we've had, but his poetic lyrics kept me coming back. On a second listen it grew on me, just so simple and beautiful. Highlights: Bird On A Wire The Partisan The Butcher

How these guys were not the biggest thing going is crazy. They have such crisp lyrics and simple flowing beats. I really enjoyed the Hip-Hop/Jazz mix, will definitely listen to this again. Highlights: Buggin' Out Check The Rhyme Jazz (We've Got) Scenario

Thought this was bearable. It had some good tracks, some awful and most just forgettable. Highlights: Rag Mama Rag Jawbone King Harvest (Has Surely Come)

This album is so 80s, I just hated it all. That sound just has not aged well.

Thought this album was fairly relaxing and pleasant. Like other non-English albums I feel not understanding the language means I'm missing something significant. Was okay overall but wouldn't listen to it again. Highlights: Sai Dessa Trio Ao Alvaro Aprendendo A Jogar

I don't like the New Wave sound and it was hard getting through this album. There are plenty of okay songs but I hated most of it. It all sounded very experimental. Highlights: Once In A Lifetime Crosseyed and Painless

I've listened to Ace of Spades so many times because of Tony Hawk Pro Skater, it's a great song. The rest of the album is very meh. I don't understand why they made Jailbait, what an awful and cringy song to make. The Chase Is Better Than The Catch ain't much better either. This album loses a star just for those. Highlights: Ace of Spades Shoot You In The Back

Had never heard of Jeru before but thought he was pretty good. There are some nice simple beats and good flow. However parts haven't aged well and I probably wouldn't listen to it again. Highlights: D. Original You Can't Stop The Prophet Ain't The Devil Happy

The first track opens with a bang and I knew I was going to like this album. I hadn't heard of them before but they have a great raw shouty sound. The last two tracks on the album end on a whimper but I throughly enjoyed it overall. Highlights: Jordan, Minnesota Passing Complexion Kerosene

Brazlian Beatles, how strange. Enjoyed a couple of tracks but it gets very psychadelic and the language barrier makes it hard to enjoy too much. There is also a weird tinnyness to the album which really annoyed me. It was espeically grating on Bat Macumba. Highlights: A Minha Menina

Not listened to a whole Jimi Hendrix album before but this was quality. There isn't a bad song on the album and the Blues sounding Rock is just so catchy. Everything about this album is so effortlessly cool. Highlights: Purple Haze Hey Joe Love Or Confusion Foxey Lady

I think this album has great openers and ending, with Baba O'Riley being an absolute banger. The middle is a bit of a slog to get through. However, the fantastic bookends means I'm definitely going to revist this. Far better than previous Tommy album we had. Highlights: Baba O'Riley Bargain Behind Blue Eyes Won't Get Fooled Again

I'm not big into folk music so I was surprised that this was better than I thought. He has quite a relaxed, simple style which I liked. Don't think I would listen to it again though. Highlights: Blowin' In The Wing Masters of War Don't Think Twice, It's All Right

I knew from the first track that I was going to hate this album. An 18 minute track where it takes more than half the duration to get going. Even after that it just sounds like noise. The rest of the album isn't much better and I gave up before the end.

Another Prog Rock album full of seemingly random noise. This was slightly better than yesterdays band Soft Machine but I still didn't enjoy it.

Thought this was pretty good, didn't blow me away but am really glad I got to hear it. I enjoyed the jazzier, more groovy sounding songs but I didn't expect her to bust out multipe guitar solos on the album. Overall this was a pleasant surprise. Highlights: Down To Zero Love And Affection People Like Fire

It's pretty 80s but just about gets away with it. Enjoyed it more than I thought I would but defintiely won't be revisting this. Highlights: Rio Hungry Like the Wolf The Chauffer

I vividly remember playing Championship Manager on my PC and having all my ripped CDs playing in the background on RealPlayer. This was one of those albums that looped around with Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American, Green Day's Warning, Eminem's Marshal Mathers LP, Blink 182's Enema of the State and Limp Bizkit's Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavorured Water. Like "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavorured Water" teenage me would have given this 5 stars without question. Now I find myself questioning that, its a good album and I throughly enjoyed all the tracks (except "Cure for the Itch" which I always hated) but is it 5 star great? Chester's voice is incredible and got better as their albums went on, it's a damn shame we won't hear anything more from him. As I've grown up and changed so has Linkin Park's sound, and I do prefer some of their later albums. But reading some of the public 1 star reviews shows me this is not getting anything lower than a 5. Fuck all the haters, this is a great album. P.S. In Champ Man I did get Aston Villa to the Champions League final and I definitely didn't save scum ;-)

I didn't think this was as good as Juju, which feels like a lifetime ago. It was alright but I wouldn't go back for another listen. Highlights: Carcass Metal Postcard Hong Kong Garden

More experimental sounding than I thought it would be. First half was the stronger side for me, gets pretty weird in that latter half. Highlights: I Don't Remember Not One Of Us

Like previous Jazz albums this was fine as background but I'm not really into pure Jazz. Glad I heard it but wouldn't listen again.

The album opens with an amazing 11min track that just flies by. Unfortunely, it brings you back to down to earth with the awfully boring Candle in the Wind. This album has some big peaks and trophs but overall I liked it. I'll probably listen to the highlights again but the album is far too long and should have been trimmed down. Highlights: Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding Bennie and the Jets Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting

If this is the pinacle of Jazz then I just don't like Jazz. Half the time it just seems like random noise. Not my tempo.

Thought this was okay but it's a bit too dreary for my liking. Has a bit of that New Wave sound to it which I dislike. The guitar work is the best thing about this album and I enjoyed it a lot more than Talking Heads. Highlights: Disorder Interzone

Thought this was alright. Some of the lyrics are pretty cringe but there are some decent riffs and drums. I also don't mind Steve's voice which has it's moments. Highlights: Young Lust Going Down/Love In An Elevator What It Takes

The Intro starts the album off with a bang. It was a really cool idea to have sampled songs that influenced Biggie starting the album. There are some great tracks here but the overall package is lesser because it has far too many skits. It's a shame Puffy Daddy/Puffy/P Diddy/Diddy couldn't shut the fuck up and just let the rapping shine. Like previous rap albums of this era it suffers from the same gansta rap problems I had with "The Chronic" and "Doggystyle". The long duration of this album also doesn't help.

Can definitely hear the big influence that these guys were to Oasis. I thought it was a pretty enjoyable album. There are a lot of good tracks but I'm not sure any ever elevate to exceptional. I thought quite a few of the tracks blend together and sound very similar, the middle of the album espeically drags. Overall a pretty solid album. Highlights: I Wanna Be A Door (there is no one that can convince me he is enunciating that last D in adored) She Bangs The Drums Fools Gold

This sounded exactly the same as the previous Cocteau Twins album so I'm just going to copy/paste that review: The album has a very psychedelic and dream like sound which I was not a fan of. I really struggled to get through all of the tracks. I'm sure it was intentional but I hated the production/mixing because at times it felt like they were singing in another language.

As this list has gone on I've enjoyed The Beatles more and more, however this album is not one of their best. Their lyrics and sound is pretty generic. I liked a few tracks and the runtime is so short that I can forgive it but most of the songs are written espeically for women. Highlights: It Won't Be Long Please Mister Postman Money (That's What I Want)

This is so incredibly dated in the worst way. If I was a white bloke in the 60s I might have liked this but I'm not and instead think it's dog shit.

I didn't find a single thing I liked about this. To me it was an album of ridiculuoisluy long tracks, music that sounded like random noise and an unsuitably long runtime. It is far too expermental and chaotic for my taste. I definitely don't enjoy pure Jazz, just songs that take Jazz influence.

Compared to "Bitches Brew" this album was very pleasant. Perfect as background music but doubtful I'd listen to it agian.

Thought there were a few good jazzy/funk tracks on here but I didn't enjoy the ones that slowed everything right down. Blues Pt. 2 really goes all over the place and I was not a fan of the annoying organ for the first 3mins. Overall okay, wouldn't listen to it again but I did quite enjoy the highlights. Highlights: Smiling Phases More and More Spinning Wheel

If I wanted to listen to someone who clearly can't sing then I'd just listen to recordings of myself. Tired Eyes was espeically painful to listen to. It's not all bad but I definitely won't be revisiting this album. Highlights: Tonight's the Night Lookout Joe

Not listened to much Stevie but I found this to be fairly enjoyable. He's got a great voice and the Soul Funk sound blends well. Might listen to this again because I think it might grow on me. Highlights: Living For The City Higher Ground

As the kids say these days, this was a very "mid" album. There are some interesting guitar riffs and the highlight tracks are great but there isn't much substance to the album. Luckily with it's 38min runtime it doesn't stick around for too long. Highlights: Jacqueline Take Me Out The Dark of the Matinée

Morrissey is an odious prick. However this album is pretty decent, it has an 80s sound but not in the bad way. The guitars on "Barbarism Beings At Home" are really good but the song goes on for far too long and then you get subjected to Morrissey's wailing. It's a shame the album ends with "Meat is Murder" because it's a massive miss. Highlights: The Headmaster Ritual That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore Barbarism Beings At Home

Enjoyed this album, has some great songs and there is a real mix of styles which keeps it interesting. The first half of the album is stronger than the later but I did enjoy the faster paced version of War Pigs. When Serj Tankian and Corey Taylor cite your band as a big influence then you really are in good company. Will definetly give this another listen. Highlights From out of Nowhere Epic Surprise! You're Dead!

I'm not particularly into ABBA but I've always enjoyed their songs. Listening to this reminded me of being at Uni in a Reflex or PopWorld singing my drunken heart out. It's just catchy pop but high quality pop. I wouldn't listen to it again but I throughly enjoyed it. Highlights: Dancing Queen Knowing Me, Knowing You Money, Money, Money Tiger

I didn't like most of this album, it was just too weird and psycadelic. There is some interesting music here but then the album ends with three bizzare tracks. Highlights: Hungry Freaks, Daddy Trouble Every Day

This album largely passed me by while I was listening to it. It felt like the album never really got going. Highlights: Five Man Army Unfinished Sympathy

Like the previous album we had "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" I still don't like the voice of the singer. However the sound of the band is great. The heavy guitars and bass just hit right. Highlights: Cherub Rock Today Geek USA

I always enjoy MJ's music and this album was no exception. There are a few slow more boring tracks that bog down the album a bit but overall this is has a great Pop/Disco sound. Highlights: Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Thriller Beat It Billie Jean P.Y.T.

Did not enjoy this at all, could not finish all 73 mins of his gravely voice mumbling the lyrics of his songs. Half the album is skits or as he calls them "Intros", which felt like he was wasting my time. The bass player is working overtime carrying this album while Tom just fucks about on the microphone.

I quite liked this, it was pretty relaxing. It had nice jazzy beats throughout and kept at a good pace. Nothing overstayed its welcome like traditional Jazz seems to. None of the tracks partifcularly stood out of me but I did enjoy "The Girl from Ipanema".

What a strange and beautiful album. The singer has a great voice and the backing vocals with the sweeping instruments all fit perfectly. Like most of the song titles the album goes on a bit long but it was mostly a great listen. This might get 5 stars with subsequent listens. Highlights: Come On! Feel the Illinoise!..... Jacksonville Chicago The Man of Metropolis Steals Our Hearts They Are Night Zombies!!

This is a very good hip-hop album, no stupid skits just the rap doing all the talking. It's aged better than some of his contemporaries and overall I enjoyed it. Nas has a great flow and there are some interesting beats but I don't think I'd revist it. Highlights: N.Y. State of Mind The World Is Yours It Ain't Hard to Tell

New Wave music just sounds so similar, not a fan. Highlights: Do It Clean Crocodiles

A very good album, I really enjoyed the high energy of it. The singer definitely has an interesting voice/style, to the point where the lyrics are almost unintelligible. but I never found it too annoying. If they trimmed the fat I could have easily given this 4 or 5 stars. Cicatriz Esp is indicative of this, there's a great 4 minute track here. I think this album could grow on me with subsequent listens. Highlights: Inertiatic Esp Eriatarka

I found this far too folky and sad for my mood. The album went by so fast I thought I'd accidentally skipped a load of tracks. I didn't hate it but I was not felling it.

I think there are far too many Bowie albums on this list. This could have easily been cut for another artist. However, having said that I did like this but I'd struggle to say much more about why. Highlights: Where Are We Now? Valentine's Day Dancing Out In Space (You Will) Set The World On Fire

Why does George Michael sound so far away in nearly every song. I wish I was far enough away so I didn't have to hear this. Highlights: Freedom

Not listened to much of The Police before and I'm not clarmouring to listen to anymore. Has a very 80s New Wave sound that I generally hate. "Mother" kinda of put me off the rest of the album but it did get slightly better after. Highlights: Synchronicity II Every Breath You Take

When I saw the 2 hour runtime I was dreading listening to it and had very low expectations. Surprisingly I liked quite a lot of it. While I did enjoy the last three blues guitar tracks, all of them out stayed their welcome. The album is far too long and in dire need of trimming down. It's a shame George couldn't include more of this work into The Beatles because this is a very good album. Highlights: My Sweet Lord Wah-Wah Isn't It A Pity What Is Life Let It Down

This is the kind of music I'd except to hear in a tavern in medieval times. It's not really my type of music but this is what the list is all about, listening to something I wouldn't seek out. It has a very pleasant mellow sound and there are some really interesting guitar sections throughout. Having three version of "Sally Go Round the Roses" is pretty ridiculous, especially when the "Extended Version" is only 2 seconds longer! Highlights: Hunting Song Sally Go Round the Roses The Cuckoo

Of all the Bollywood movies this is the soundtrack he chose to put on the list!? I'm not super into my Bollywood but this would never be a soundtrack I'd choose. Overall the OST sounds very dated and I wasn't a fan, especially "Aaina Wohl Rehta Hai" with the very high pitched singing just grates on me. Highlights: One Two Cha Cha Cha Hum Bewafa Hargiz Na Thay

I really enjoyed this album, it's held up incredibly well from the 70s. Highlights: Movin' Out Scenes from an Italian Restaurant Vienna Only the Good Die Young She's Always a Woman

I'm constantly reminded of The Beatles everytime these guys come up. Which is to say I really enjoyed this. Highlights: Picture Book Johnny Thunder Last of the Steam-Powered Trains Animal Farm Wicked Annabella

Had not heard much from Janis before but I definitely want to now, she is a great singer. I also enjoyed the guitar work throughout this album. Overall I quite liked this album and will give it another listen. Highlights: Piece of My Heart Turtle Blues Roadblock

This album seemed to get worse the longer it progressed, good thing it was only 37 minutes long. Felt like folky nonsense to me. Highlights: Cowboy Movie What Are Their Names

Sounded like very generic and bland electronica. It was fine as background but as soon as I paid attention to the music I was extrememly bored. The biggest question I'm left with is, how do these guys have two albums on the list!?

The style of vocals on this album were an interesting choice. It was pretty unintelligible in large parts and I didn't enjoy it much. The best thing I can say was that the instruments sound pretty good. Highlights: Split Myself In Two

Just like his previous album I quite liked this, it's fairly relaxing and nice in the background. Easy listening jazzy samba style (which I've now found is called Bossa Nova) that doesn't overstay its welcome.

This is the kind of jazz I dislike, long, self indulgent and too jarring to just have on in the background.

On my first listen I didn't quite liked it, sounded more raw than I was expecting. However I felt like there was something there and listened to it again. The choice to have her vocals mix lower than the instruments is interesting and the more I listened the more I enjoyed it. Will definitely listen to this again because I think it's got legs to become a 5 star album. Highlights: Sheela-Na-Gig Plants and Rags Water

I lasted two songs before I gave up, pure shit.

I find it hard to pin point my feelings on this album. It was kinda all over the place and has a large mix of styles. Feel like there is something decent here but its crushed under all the random ideas.

As we listened to III first, this album was far more blues sounding than I expected. It was a nice surprise but I don't think it's as good as III. The acoustic guitar with a tabla in Black Mountain Side was interesting to hear, it worked quite nicely. Overall a great album and I'll definitely listen to it again. Highlights: Babe I'm Gonna Leave You You Shook Me Dazed and Confused

I used to listen to this album all the time when it came out. It's great to be back after having not heard it in many years. So many great tracks and the guitar work is just sensational. Highlights: Seven Nation Army Black Math I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself Ball and Biscuit The Hardest Button to Button

Not another Talking Heads albums on this list! Just like the others I liked a couple of tracks but most had that annoying New Wave sound that I heavily dislike. Highlights: Thank You for Sending Me an Angel Take Me to the River

Was just about okay as background music but there was little for me to enjoy. Seeing how it was made in the 70s I imagine it was well ahead of it's time.

Was fine to have in the background but I wouldn't be interested in listening to it again.

If the album stopped at 2/3 the way through this might have been 5 stars but it just goes on for too long. I'll definitely give this another listen though because I feel it could grow on me. Highlights: The Suburbs Ready to Start Modern Man Suburban War

Musically this album is really good and while Ozzy's singing isn't the best but it didn't annoy me too much. Glad I listened to it but don't think I'll revisit this album. Highlights: The Wizard NIB Warning

I enjoyed bits of this album but an hour of BDB was too much. "This Song" especially annoyed me because on headphones BDB is doing some strange stereo mixing which really fucks with you. Highlights: The Shining Another Pearl Bewilderbeast

Painfully boring. Who's stupid idea was it to end the album on a double track outro.

The first track started with some promise but then the singer had to open his mouth. I didn't enjoy most of the tracks because I found his singing to be pretty awful. Highlights: Another Girl, Another Planet City of Fun

There's some good musical talent here but it's far too long and self indulgent. You can't be having a 23min track where it sounds like you're just fucking around. It ended up becoming just background music which to me isn't the sign of a great album. Highlights: Statesboro Blues Done Somebody Wrong

Even though its an album of covers I really enjoyed this. He puts his own style/spin on them which makes them feel different enough for me. A short and sweet album that I'd listen to again. Highlights: My Girl Rock Me Baby I Can't Get No Satisfaction

This album is miles better than "The Idiot" that we had previously. I can barely believe that these two albums were made in the same year. The first four tracks are so good it makes the later half seem less than. Overall really enjoyed. Highlights: Lust for Life Sixteen The Passenger

Maybe if they had turned down the distortion and not drowned out the singers this would be a good album. A real mess that just annoyed me more the longer it went on.

This album has held up pretty well from the 60s. It can get a bit too folky/psychadelic for my tastes but overall I liked it. Highlights: Superman Sunshine Season of the Witch

This is a great album, I used to listen to this all the time at Uni. It was nice to revist it as I haven't heard it in years. There are hardly any bad songs here. Easy 5 stars. Highlights: The View from the Afternoon I Bet that you Look Good on the Dancefloor Dancing Shoes

This album is too funky for its own good! The songs almost blend together so it gets a bit reptitive. I did enjoy this album but I'd never want to listen to it again. Highlights: Give Up The Funk Mothership Connection

Shite Country music. Need I say more.

This was a pretty pleasant album but didn't do much else for me. Highlights: Natalie's Party Streets of Kenny Since I Met You

More shite Country music! However this was so quick and short that it almost didn't bother me. Highlights: Life In Prison

If this album was shorter I think I'd have enjoyed it more, his singing style just became very tiresome by the end. Hallelujah is the obvious standout here but I don't think this album would make the list without it. Highlights: Grace Hallelujah Eternal Life

I know Lynyrd for Free Bird but the rest of this album is just as good. A tight 40min album where no time is wasted, just high quality Rock throughout. Highlights: I Ain't The One Simple Man Free Bird

This was alright but they sounded too much like a knock off Bowie.

I enjoyed this album but it does go on for a while. I don't think I have any desire to revisit this. Highlights: Abstract Pain The Vanishing Spies Headache Bad Wicked World

He put three of their album on this list, wtf was he thinking!? This is just as bad as their other albums, couldn't finish it.

This was fairly pleasant but overall just okay. The album goes by quick enough that it didn't overstay its welcome. Although there isn't anything compelling enough to revisit this.

I always preferred "The Marshall Mathers LP" so this album doesn't hold the same nostalgia for me. It's a decent rap album but it really doesn't hold up, like a lot of other rap on this list. It sounds very cringy now, "97' Bonnie & Clyde" was especially bad. Come to think of it "Kim" is probably going to be worse if that album comes up. If any musician has ever made a good skit I've yet to hear it, they're all god awful here as well. Highlights: My Names Is Guilty Conscience Rock Bottom

I enjoyed a lot more of it than I expected, it has an interesting mellowness. It's not ground breaking stuff but the rapping and rock tunes hit just right. Methadonia is an awful track to end the album on and a bigger downer. Highlights: The Fun Lovin' Criminal Scooby Snacks Crime and Punishment

Not really listened to Pearl Jam properly so was glad this came up. Thought it was some great rock music, banging drums, quality riffs and a lead singer who can properly sing. Highlights: Once Even Flow Black Jeremy

The best thing I can say about this album is that it's only 33minutes long. The rest of it is just awful.

I've listened to Justice before so it was nice to revist this album. I personally prefer their second album "Audio, Video, Disco" but this is a hell of debut album. DANCE is a bit overplayed for my liking but there are many other great songs here. Theres a great tempo to the album and it never got boring. Highlights: Genesis Phantom Waters of Nazareth One Minute to Midnight

I'm not a fan of live albums but this has much less of the random live nonsense that other albums have. Was quite interesting hearing an acoustic Nirvana doing covers and more unknown songs. I quite enjoyed it, felt quite raw and emotional.

The album goes on for far too long and has too much filler. There are some great tracks sprinkled about but as a whole it's just alright. Just because you call the skits "Interludes" doesn't make them any better! Highlights: So Fresh, So Clean Ms. Jackson Bombs Over Baghdad Xplosion

I used to like this album as a teenager and I thought it was alright now. It suffers from the same issues that other rap albums have but some reason it bothered me less. Perhaps its because the beats throughout the album are fantastic and mixes well with the rapping. Unfortunately it's goes on far too long and the last four tracks are some of the weakest. I definitely had enough by the end. I'm so glad this album didn't have any stupid skits! Highlights: What Up Gangsta In Da Club If I Can't P.I.M.P. Don't Push Me

This was fine as background music while I was working but as soon as I paid any attention to it I was extremely bored.

Loses a star for being a live album but I otherwise really enjoyed this album. It had a great pace and energy to it. The Blues music and BB King's voice mix so well that I'm going to go listen to his back catalogue.

This isn't my favourite Metallica album but it's almost worth listening to just for "One". I think this is probably their first album where I felt the tracks went on for too long. Overall a good album with one essential track, but not an album I'd be revisiting. Highlights: Blackened One Harvester of Sorrow

Did not enjoy this as much as Daydream Nation. Found this to be more annoying with all the seemingly random noise. Highlights: Schizophrenia Hot Wire My Heart

Leans far to much on the psychedelic side for my liking. I'm just not into the dream like sound their music has. Highlights: Wouldn't It Be Nice

I enjoyed this to start with but 3/4 of the way though I had definitely had enough. Highlights: Metal Guru The Slider Telegram Sam

Why another live album!? The 15 minute version of My Generation didn't help either. I'm sure it was great to see it live but not with headphones in an office.

I've not listened to much R.E.M. so this album kind of blew me away. It has beautiful lyrics and equally lovely music to accompany it. I'm definitely going to listen to it again and I think it could grow on me. Highlights: Drive The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite Everybody Hurts Man On The Moon

I enjoyed the first three tracks but everything after was awful. Highlights: Beautiful Day Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of Elevation

I feel exactly the same as when I listened to Tres Hombres, its good but not great. It has some really nice sounding Blues Rock guitar throughout, goes by at a nice pace and is bookended by two great tracks. I think I just convinced myself to give it an extra star. Highlights: Gimme All Your Lovin' I Got Six Sharp Dressed Man Bad Girl

I'm really glad to see Muse on this list, I really enjoy their sound and high energy. There's real ferocity to some of their tracks and they love a good guitar riff. Not all of the tracks on the album reach the levels of the highlights but here's hoping for more Muse albums. Highlights: Starlight Supermassive Black Hole Knights of Cydonia

Thought this was decent, liked almost half of the tracks on the album but the rest were very meh. Highlights: Band On The Run Jet Mrs Vandebilt Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five

This was just the worst kind of electronic/DnB music. Was unable to finish it.

How is it I've never listened to this album because I love Toxicity. So many great tracks especially if you're feeling angry/angsty. Will definitely listen again. Highlights: Know Sugar War? Peephole

Just like "Tonight's The Night" I did not enjoy this. I really dislike Neil's singing voice, it sounds off key and quite whiny. The music and lyrics sound quite nice but the voice just ruins it for me.

The first Neil Young album I didn't actively dislike. Suppose I can mostly attribute that to Crazy Horse. Highlights: Cinnamon Girl Down by the River Cowgirl in the Sand

The album finished and I could barely tell you anything about it. I found it was very middle of the road, didn't hate it but didn't love it either.

Random noise the album. I don't understand how you could justify the inclusion of this album on the list. Highlights: Theme

She's got a great voice but I didn't like much else about the album. I was just not in the mood for such a sad album. Gets an extra star just for "Nothing Compares 2 U" which is sensational. Highlights: The Emperor's New Clothes Nothing Compares 2 U

There's something chilled out about his voice/music but I wouldn't choose to listen to Elvis. There is barely anything good on this album, I don't understand how this made the cut. Highlights: Wearin' That Loved On Look Suspicious Minds Power of My Love

Thought this was okay, had some catchy songs and but most I found fairly dull. Stand is the best track on the album and I'll be adding that to some of my playlists. Highlights: Pop Song 89 Stand Orange Crush

Too many damn skits! There are some good songs sprinkled throughout but the album overall is just okay. I prefer his later stuff, shame he's an asshole. Highlights: All Falls Down Spaceship Never Let Me Down Jesus Walks

1 star is far too generous for this random noise album.

"How I Could Just Kill A Man" is the best track on the album but unfortunately for them Rage Against The Machine did a far superior cover. Highlights: How I Could Just Kill A Man Hand On The Pump

After listening to this album I think I'm in dire straits!

This was nice, her voice is lovely. It's not really my kind of music so I wouldn't listen to it again but I'm glad it came up. Highlights: California River A Case of You

I quite enjoyed this album they have a really interesting Punk blended sound. However, I would find it hard to pick out the best tracks because most of them ended far too quickly. It's a long album at over an hour and most tracks ending within 2mins, made it hard for me to really love it.

"If I Had A Heart" is an amazing song, I remember hearing it on Breaking Bad and being blown away. Unfortunately the rest of the album doesn't reach the highs of that first tack. Her singing voice is quite strange but it somehow works with the music, sometimes. Highlights: If I Had A Heart Keep The Streets Empty For Me Coconut

Just not for me at all.

I enjoyed this album but by the end I had, had enough. Although I think I'll revisit it because it might grow on me. Highlights: Oh What A World 14th Street Beautiful Child

An album with a tutorial, it's interesting but does that make it essential? I don't think so. In the background it was fairly nice to have on but its just 50 minutes of sitar and tabla.

These guys definitely loved a bit of slide guitar! This album was a mixed bag which isn't surprisingly considering there's 21 tracks here. They could have done some trimming of the fat. I preferred the Blues style songs more than the Folk stuff so think I'll revisit this one. Highlights: Song of Love Rock and Roll Crazies/Cuban Bluegrass Anyway Jet Set (Sigh)

What's that noise? Oh, it's this shite House album!

Thought this was okay, it sounds quite dated in large parts but I did like Steve's voice. It's short enough that it didn't irk me but the album ends on the worst track.

Thought this was okay, gets a bit too New Wavey in parts which brings it down for me. Highlights: Do The Strand Editions of You In Every Dream Home A Heartache