1001 Albums Summary

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516
Albums Rated
3.67
Average Rating
47%
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1970
Favorite Decade
Jazz
Favorite Genre
US
Top Origin
Cheerleader
Rater Style ?
106
5-Star Albums
11
1-Star Albums

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By Genre

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By Decade

By Origin

Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
The United States Of America
The United States Of America
5 2.61 +2.39
Scott 4
Scott Walker
5 2.8 +2.2
Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
5 2.85 +2.15
Sheet Music
10cc
5 2.94 +2.06
Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
5 2.94 +2.06
Sail Away
Randy Newman
5 2.96 +2.04
For Your Pleasure
Roxy Music
5 2.98 +2.02
Steve McQueen
Prefab Sprout
5 3 +2
Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
5 3.01 +1.99
The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
5 3.02 +1.98

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Play
Moby
1 3.45 -2.45
Exit Planet Dust
The Chemical Brothers
1 3.15 -2.15
Make Yourself
Incubus
1 3.08 -2.08
Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
1 2.98 -1.98
Strange Cargo III
William Orbit
1 2.77 -1.77
Lam Toro
Baaba Maal
1 2.73 -1.73
Orbital 2
Orbital
1 2.7 -1.7
Highway to Hell
AC/DC
2 3.63 -1.63
Rising Above Bedlam
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
1 2.6 -1.6
Funeral
Arcade Fire
2 3.55 -1.55

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Beatles 6 4.67
Bob Dylan 7 4.43
Prince 3 5
The Who 3 5
David Bowie 7 4.29
Brian Eno 5 4.4
Led Zeppelin 3 4.67
Miles Davis 3 4.67
Leonard Cohen 3 4.67
Joni Mitchell 3 4.67
Roxy Music 2 5
Randy Newman 2 5
Isaac Hayes 2 5
The Doors 2 5
Tom Waits 2 5
The Beach Boys 2 5
Fairport Convention 2 5
Pink Floyd 2 5
Talking Heads 3 4.33

5-Star Albums (106)

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Popular Reviews

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti

Nothing else I can say other than this album will exceed every expectation you may or may not have

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell

I’d say it’s up there with her best pieces of work (I prefer The Hissing of Summer Lawns more though)

For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music

This was an album whose ideas formed two tribes, Brian Eno with experiments and synthesisers and Bryan Ferry’s glam rock direction and almost crooner-like style of vocal delivery. These two tribes fight with each other yearning for a split that was ultimately delivered after this album. These two distinct styles both did and did not work well together and that’s what makes this album incredible. The general unease of it all regarding subject matter, themes and instrumentation makes for a fascinating and unique listen that must be undertaken by anyone who considers themselves “into their music” at least once in their respective lives.

The United States Of America by The United States Of America

Wild, imaginative and unique for not containing guitar in a guitar heavy, late 60’s era. I love it.

4-Star Albums (206)

1-Star Albums (11)

All Ratings (516)

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Oct 01 2022

It was pretty good, not my scene. Real funky at times but very 90’s. 8/10

Pyromania by Def Leppard
Oct 02 2022

At first you love it but it all gets a bit samey by the time you get 3/4’s through. Still an enjoyable listen in moderation.

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Oct 03 2022

Incredible Album. Got that Zappa Flair from the get go.

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Oct 05 2022

It’s like a private performance from your Uncle’s favourite band, an easy and cosy listen.

Life Thru A Lens by Robbie Williams
Oct 06 2022

Reeks of “take me seriously now that I’m no longer a part of Take That”. Saying that, it’s actually a pretty good album. Still won’t take him seriously though.

Welcome To The Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Oct 07 2022

From the bawdy opening number to the cordial closer. Welcome to the Pleasuredome is a journey masquerading as a double album that leaves you breathless as it rockets through its track listing.

Murmur by R.E.M.
Oct 08 2022

A timeless album that wouldn’t sound out of place in the years proceeding it. R.E.M nailed their sound from the very beginning.

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Oct 09 2022

I can’t seem to find the words for this album. Maybe this is a product of its time, preaching to the youth of the 90’s. Maybe it’s the overwhelming sound they produce. Maybe it’s the bias from the Gallagher Brothers inevitable falling out and impressive feats of being C*nts. Maybe it’s the fact that you can visually identify a diehard Oasis fan from how much of a moron they are. Maybe I can find the words to describe the general ambivalence towards this album. Yes, definitely maybe.

For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music
Oct 10 2022

This was an album whose ideas formed two tribes, Brian Eno with experiments and synthesisers and Bryan Ferry’s glam rock direction and almost crooner-like style of vocal delivery. These two tribes fight with each other yearning for a split that was ultimately delivered after this album. These two distinct styles both did and did not work well together and that’s what makes this album incredible. The general unease of it all regarding subject matter, themes and instrumentation makes for a fascinating and unique listen that must be undertaken by anyone who considers themselves “into their music” at least once in their respective lives.

Since I Left You by The Avalanches
Oct 11 2022

I was blown away by the complexity of the arrangements, the variety of samples and the sheer joy and elation that emanates from this album from beginning to end.

The Undertones by The Undertones
Oct 12 2022

It would be a good album to be getting absolutely shitfaced to but once you peer between the lines it’s then you realise the album isn’t that much beyond surface level Punk Rock.

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens
Oct 13 2022

It was like having your Dad sit you down and proceed to tell you stories about his life. It was a very intimate affair.

Play by Moby
Oct 14 2022

There’s a Song for every Advert imaginable. An Ad Man’s wet dream.

Oct 15 2022

Couldn’t help but feel it was miserably uplifting. Great album all round.

Vento De Maio by Elis Regina
Oct 16 2022

I don’t speak Portuguese but if I did I’m sure I’d enjoy the album more than I already do. Or maybe its charm comes from the fact I don’t speak Portuguese. Anyways.

GI by Germs
Oct 17 2022

This is what people think of when they think of Punk. It has the attitude people expect and want from it.

Dance Mania by Tito Puente
Oct 18 2022

Dance Mania? Dance Mania. Makes you want to dance from the very first beat down to the last!

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Oct 19 2022

Don’t know enough to be entirely critical but I think this is considered a good album. Talented for sure!

Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney
Oct 20 2022

This was actually a pretty enjoyable album. Great guitar work!

Bad by Michael Jackson
Oct 21 2022

Y’know what? This is a very good album. Well crafted bangers and not a detail missed or a corner cut.

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Oct 22 2022

I imagine this is what a Musical Theatre Kid’s favourite album sounds like.

Isn't Anything by My Bloody Valentine
Oct 24 2022

An interesting listen that’s for sure. I want to say it’s like the Velvet Underground & Nico but just from the 80’s.

At Budokan by Cheap Trick
Oct 25 2022

Average Rock. By the time it actually gets interesting, the album’s over.

Pink Flag by Wire
Oct 26 2022

Punk Rock with enough texture and variety to more than deserve a 21 piece tracklist.

Graceland by Paul Simon
Oct 27 2022

This album was phenomenally good, I was blown away by the composition and depth present in each song. I will definitely be listening to this again!

Electric Warrior by T. Rex
Oct 29 2022

An incredible album from start to finish with heart, soul and gripping guitar work

The Band by The Band
Oct 30 2022

Solid Album. Will very much listen to again.

Caetano Veloso by Caetano Veloso
Oct 31 2022

It’s a good album, I’ll say that much

All Mod Cons by The Jam
Nov 01 2022

Y’know what? I really enjoyed this album. Once I got past the Vocals that is.

Soul Mining by The The
Nov 02 2022

A real unique and interesting listen. Quite the surprise!

Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope
Nov 03 2022

This album failed to capture my interests. That is all.

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Nov 04 2022

Thumping and bumping all through the night. Incredible album.

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Nov 05 2022

I mean, I’ll be honest, its merit lies in its lyrics. That’s where the album shines.

You're Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr.
Nov 06 2022

I love the fun and the fury that this album gives off. Great fun listening to this record!

Close To You by Carpenters
Nov 07 2022

What can I say other than it’s filled with back to back Smooth Radio classics

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Nov 08 2022

If I had to choose, this would be the album I’d choose to have my jaw swinging to.

Nov 11 2022

This was… something else! I loved the album all the way through. None of the songs overstayed their welcome and had a nice charm across the whole album.

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley
Nov 13 2022

Well, he is after all known as the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”. Music was different back in the 1950’s and it’s evident Elvis set the world on fire with this record, even though it could be seen as boring by contemporary standards.

White Light by Gene Clark
Nov 14 2022

A lovely album similar to David Crosby (also a former band member of The Byrds) and his album “If only I could remember my name”. Both highly rated albums!

Madman Across The Water by Elton John
Nov 15 2022

If you can get past the Album cover then you’re in for a good listen. I don’t know, there’s something about the album cover that just puts me off. This isn’t “1001 Album covers you must see before you die” after all.

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Nov 16 2022

I loved this album. I never did like Bob Dylan on account of his vocal style but over time it’s grown on me. His talent as a poet and songwriter is truly incredible and it shows.

Future Days by Can
Nov 17 2022

To sum up in one word: “Atmospheric”.

Parallel Lines by Blondie
Nov 19 2022

A rough and tumble band creates their finest album that’s two parts punk and one part new wave. What’s not to love?

Brown Sugar by D'Angelo
Nov 20 2022

Pleasantly surprised by this album seeing as it’s not in my particular field of taste.

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Nov 21 2022

Fantastic Album that’s known as the benchmark for testing out Hi-Fi Systems due to its incredible production and coordinated, tight arrangements.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
Nov 23 2022

I mean, it’s GOOD but the albums only get better from here!

Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart
Nov 24 2022

It’s alright I guess. Nothing exceptional. It’s a good Rod Stewart album by Rod Stewart standards.

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley
Nov 25 2022

It’s weird but good at the same time

Cross by Justice
Nov 26 2022

48:13 seconds of just French Noises.

Master Of Puppets by Metallica
Nov 27 2022

It was thumping, bumping and I couldn’t get enough of it

Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Nov 29 2022

A bit too alternative for me. Didn’t appeal to me. I can appreciate it for what it is but it’s not my style.

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Nov 30 2022

It’s some good world music

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
Dec 01 2022

It was alright, felt it was a bit bloated at an hours length

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Dec 02 2022

Although this isn’t totally up my street, I can appreciate that it’s a great album.

Woodface by Crowded House
Dec 03 2022

It was alright I guess. Gave me an REM feel about it but with a lot less fun

25 by Adele
Dec 04 2022

Can’t deny that this album was fantastically produced with talented vocals and lush arrangements. I mean, I won’t listen to it again but whatever.

In Rainbows by Radiohead
Dec 05 2022

It’s not what I expected that’s for sure. It’s a very thoughtful and intimate album. Will be listening to again.

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
Dec 06 2022

Nothing else I can say other than this album will exceed every expectation you may or may not have

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dec 07 2022

This shit slaps hard

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Dec 09 2022

What can be viewed as irritating due in part to Lauper’s vocals at the beginning, by the end of the album you see it as an album to have a bit of fun to.

Street Life by The Crusaders
Dec 10 2022

Thumping great time

Sail Away by Randy Newman
Dec 11 2022

A kind and soft affair. It’s very own private concert.

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Dec 12 2022

It was a surprisingly fun album. Would listen to again.

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones
Dec 14 2022

Not my favourite, it has its highs and lows but all in all a fantastic album all round.

The United States Of America by The United States Of America
Dec 15 2022

Wild, imaginative and unique for not containing guitar in a guitar heavy, late 60’s era. I love it.

First Band On The Moon by The Cardigans
Dec 16 2022

Great Album, lots of fun to listen to. Sounds like a lot of fun to make too!

Zombie by Fela Kuti
Dec 17 2022

Funky Worldbeats. Can’t argue against it.

Dec 18 2022

Classic Album, though out of the Electric Trilogy I prefer “Highway 61 Revisited” more.

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dec 19 2022

I enjoyed this album a lot more than I thought I would. I may enjoy Californication a bit more though.

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
Dec 20 2022

It’s a good album. Pleasantly surprised to discover the band formed in Edinburgh, Scotland!

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Dec 21 2022

A roaring great time hosted by the Lizard King himself, Jim Morrison, before his untimely death.

Dookie by Green Day
Dec 22 2022

I mean, it’s a good punk album.

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Dec 24 2022

A lovely album, a nice calm listen. Pleasantly surprised.

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
Dec 25 2022

Y’know. I liked the beats on offer here. And I’m not usually into Dance stuff.

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
Dec 27 2022

Nervous and revolutionary. It makes for uncomfortable listening in the best way. The 1st half is the beat to a perfect frenzy, the 2nd half is introspective and eye opening. I can’t rate this highly enough. Beyond 5 Stars.

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Dec 29 2022

I had no idea what was going on at any moment, L’Amourir and Pas Mal slaps though.

Atomizer by Big Black
Dec 30 2022

Kudos to the person who mixed this, just massive amounts of noise to comprehend. Had its moments though.

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Dec 31 2022

I mean, it’s alright. A bit samey, Mrs Robinson was a highlight though.

Risque by CHIC
Jan 01 2023

As they say, I had “Good Times”.

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
Jan 02 2023

I never understood Janis Joplin before this. No closer to understanding after this.

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
Jan 03 2023

I remember when I was a kid thinking this is what a proper rockstar is. After listening to this, I was wrong.

Truth by Jeff Beck
Jan 04 2023

A High 3. That is all.

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Jan 05 2023

Great stuff. Nice to chill out to or get some work done.

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Jan 06 2023

I’ll give it 3 for merit on its sampling but overall wasn’t too keen on the album.

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Jan 07 2023

It’s a very good album. Solid tracks and excellent musicianship.

Purple Rain by Prince
Jan 08 2023

This album was influential at the ages of 19-20, just as I got my driving licence. Still as influential to me today (25) as it was 5-6 years ago.

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Jan 09 2023

Fairly average. Not my scene but it might be yours!

Tonight's The Night by Neil Young
Jan 10 2023

Reeking of sadness and personal directionless, Neil Young really poured his heart out on this album.

The College Dropout by Kanye West
Jan 11 2023

It’s alright, early signs of that troubling Kanye arrogance.

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
Jan 13 2023

This is a quintessential Country album to listen to. Show the naysayers this album and they’ll soon turn around and be more open of Country!

Low by David Bowie
Jan 14 2023

Revolutionary in all the best ways.

Synchronicity by The Police
Jan 16 2023

Really surprised by how much I enjoyed this album.

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Jan 18 2023

I’m sure for those who truly love Blue’s, they will love and rate this album 4 or 5 stars. Everyone else will rate it 3 or below. Since I am everyone else; 3 stars.

Fun House by The Stooges
Jan 19 2023

Essential listening for any Punk enthusiast!

Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
Jan 20 2023

Important to note that this album would be revolutionary in 1974. Unfortunately I’m not here to rate revolutionary practices (it would be a 4) though it does inform my overall rating. At the end of the day, most of it is down to personal enjoyment. Might not be my thing but might be yours!

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Jan 21 2023

All I can associate this album with is X Factor 2006 Christmas Number 1.

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Jan 22 2023

Funky Stuff. Though the Album cover is somewhat unsettling.

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Jan 23 2023

Plagued with sadness and misery, this is a standout album of the Post-Punk era

Vespertine by Björk
Jan 24 2023

An enjoyable, intimate listen.

New Boots And Panties by Ian Dury
Jan 25 2023

Quite surprised by how quirky and down to Earth this album was.

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Jan 26 2023

Engaging and interesting throughout!

461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton
Jan 28 2023

I wanted to like it, but aside from 3 standout tracks (I shot the Sheriff, Let it Grow and Mainline Florida), there really wasn’t much here for me to enjoy.

Countdown To Ecstasy by Steely Dan
Jan 29 2023

On the weaker side of their discography but more than worth the listen!

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel
Jan 30 2023

It’s a good album. Out of the 4 self titled albums, is it the best? No. #Melt4Life

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento
Jan 31 2023

Excellent example of Brazilian Jazz!

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes
Feb 01 2023

Excellent album, Gordon Gano sounds very similar to Tom Verlaine (of Television) but both bands couldn’t sound any more different!

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Feb 02 2023

It was ”huh” I guess

Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis
Feb 03 2023

Now THIS is some easy listening funk and soul! Perfect album to just chill out to.

Odelay by Beck
Feb 04 2023

I enjoyed it. Part Rock, part hip hop, everything there to keep your interest

Savane by Ali Farka Touré
Feb 05 2023

A difficult album to rate. African Blue’s is certainly a new listen for me. It’s not great but it’s not terrible either. All of it blends together quite well. Would make more than excellent music to have on in the background though!

Feb 06 2023

Groundbreaking album that would form the foundations of Brian Eno’s solo career and inspire countless other musicians

On The Beach by Neil Young
Feb 07 2023

The follow-up album to the wildly successful “Harvest”, Neil Young clearly presents himself here as an alienated individual who didn’t know what to do with himself atop the pedestal

NEU! 75 by Neu!
Feb 08 2023

It had my attention from the very start. I was curious about it and I felt very satisfied at the end. Will be listening to a lot more Neu!

Alien Lanes by Guided By Voices
Feb 09 2023

It’s a bit too Lo-Fi for me. Felt it had too many different ideas going for it.

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Feb 10 2023

Coming across an excellent country album is always a joy.

Feb 11 2023

Terrific energy from James Brown (The Godfather of Soul, as Chris Frantz once shouted out) from start to end. You feel like you’re really there!

Bitches Brew by Miles Davis
Feb 12 2023

Music to get lost within!

Pornography by The Cure
Feb 13 2023

Moody and gothic, an album that must be listened to at a high volume to feel the beat and the heat of the art on display here

Leftism by Leftfield
Feb 15 2023

A bit mindless. Not my scene.

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Feb 16 2023

Music to shrug your shoulders to.

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
Feb 17 2023

Solid bops here. Instantly recognisable and instantly considered a classic!

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Feb 18 2023

Not the biggest fan of the modern additions to the “1001 list” but this one proves to be one of the more enjoyable.

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
Feb 19 2023

I just didn’t like it at all. There I said it. A pain to listen to.

Closer by Joy Division
Feb 22 2023

It’s an Ian Curtis guided trip into the gothic mausoleum of Joy Division.

Kimono My House by Sparks
Feb 23 2023

Loud and bombastic, as much a thrill-ride now than when it was released 49 years ago!

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Feb 24 2023

An excellent, easy listening album that makes you groove for a whole 28 minutes and 46 seconds.

Feb 26 2023

Imagine looking at a black and white picture, simple isn’t it? Then imagine that black and white picture slowly turns into a picture with colour, gets a bit more complex! That’s what it’s like listening to this album.

Third by Portishead
Feb 27 2023

It was good. Quite surprised by it.

The Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers
Feb 28 2023

It’s a good album. Lovely to hear Jerry Harrison before he made it big(ger) with Talking Heads!

Teen Dream by Beach House
Mar 01 2023

It’s like a warm hug from a loved one saying “Everything will be alright”.

Marquee Moon by Television
Mar 03 2023

A glorious example of punk in its prime

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Mar 05 2023

A great album that lays the foundations for what’s to come in “Let it Bleed” and “Sticky Fingers”.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Mar 06 2023

A high 3.

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan
Mar 07 2023

Far better listening to it 2nd time round.

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen
Mar 09 2023

Incredible record but maybe not as good as “Songs of Love and Hate”, at least in my eyes

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Mar 10 2023

Phenomenal.

Killing Joke by Killing Joke
Mar 12 2023

I enjoyed the second half more. High 3.

Time Out Of Mind by Bob Dylan
Mar 14 2023

Amazing album. You’d be quick to write off Dylan at his age here with his gravelly voice but that only adds to this album’s rough and rowdy ways!

Strange Cargo III by William Orbit
Mar 15 2023

This is just boring. It reminds me of Moby and I REALLY don’t like Moby.

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Mar 17 2023

It’s a good album, easy listening. Nothing groundbreaking though. What I will say however it is VERY strange to listen to ‘Walking Wounded’ and THEN ‘Idlewild’.

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers
Mar 19 2023

It’s a “No” from me.

In Our Heads by Hot Chip
Mar 22 2023

It’s a great Hot Chip album. It’s a good album otherwise.

Dry by PJ Harvey
Mar 23 2023

I enjoyed this album from PJ Harvey more than I enjoyed “Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea”. What’s important to note however is that this is the “band” PJ Harvey and not “Solo” PJ Harvey so that may be a contributing factor.

Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers
Mar 25 2023

Solid piece of British Punk here with heavy doses of what was to become new wave

Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt
Mar 26 2023

The most interesting part was the silence after the album was over.

There's A Riot Goin' On by Sly & The Family Stone
Mar 27 2023

I can merit a good album but I feel there was some things lacking here. I felt a bit disappointed as I was looking forward to this one.

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
Mar 28 2023

Solid piece of Jazz here

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons
Mar 29 2023

It’s good, but I only reviewed this album now (as in right now) after listening to it last week and, aside from the first two tracks, it’s pretty forgettable. Still good though.

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley
Mar 30 2023

A solid album with some solid performances.

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Apr 01 2023

Excellent piece of Soul that you can sit and chill to.

Repeater by Fugazi
Apr 02 2023

It’s good!

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Apr 03 2023

Including a flute in modern mainstream music? Jethro Tull did it before Lizzo.

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Apr 04 2023

Music to have fun with your partner to for strictly 30 minutes.

Let It Be by The Replacements
Apr 05 2023

It was alright. Nothing stuck with me.

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Apr 06 2023

This sounds like it was made to be performed on a shitty, grimy stage in a bar with dreadful stage decorations. I love it.

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Apr 09 2023

I listened to it twice through and I just couldn’t hack it. Bruce Springsteen’s efforts and talent are to be commended here however as this was recorded entirely by himself. A dark and haunting album.

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors
Apr 10 2023

Try hard late 2000’s pop.

Pump by Aerosmith
Apr 11 2023

Doesn’t stop for a moments breath.

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
Apr 13 2023

A gruelling task to listen to in one sitting but never a boring one.

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Apr 14 2023

Amy Winehouse sought out to realise her vision and succeeded in creating an album so accessible that both music toffs AND middle aged divorced women can enjoy it.

Bossanova by Pixies
Apr 15 2023

There wasn’t a moment where my foot wasn’t tapping.

Guitar Town by Steve Earle
Apr 17 2023

Standard country rock schmaltz.

Apr 18 2023

A tale of two halves to make once complete album. ‘Speakerboxxx’ provides an excellent album of old school hip-hip whereas ‘The Love Below’ tells the story of André 3000’s unfortunate attempts to find “a Layydayy” using funk and jazz. All in all, one excellent album even if both halves are listened to consecutively or separately.

Lam Toro by Baaba Maal
Apr 20 2023

Dated as soon as it hit shelves.

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas
Apr 23 2023

Easy listening masterclass. Indicative of that groovy, swinging 60’s vibe with some dark undertones.

Doolittle by Pixies
Apr 24 2023

A very enjoyable listen. Accessible.

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Apr 25 2023

More of the same from Elliot Smith, though slightly more interesting than “Either or”.

World Clique by Deee-Lite
Apr 26 2023

I was bumping the whole time.

The Clash by The Clash
Apr 29 2023

Fairly average debut.

Permission to Land by The Darkness
May 01 2023

Good fun is to be had here amongst the high pitched hard rockers!

Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club
May 02 2023

Say what you will about Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz, they really were firing on all cylinders on this album.

Thriller by Michael Jackson
May 03 2023

Speechless.

Smash by The Offspring
May 04 2023

I thought it was going to be "dire and serious" punk but it turns out its more of a "lighthearted and fun" punk that would characterise the pop-punk to follow.

Like A Prayer by Madonna
May 05 2023

Dropped hard after “Like a Prayer”.

Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington
May 06 2023

Electrifying set... even if some of it is studio work.

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales
May 07 2023

Bit average. It's got its highs and it's got its lows.

Trio by Dolly Parton
May 08 2023

Country supergroup unite!

Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
May 09 2023

I can appreciate it's good but it's not quite my style.

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction
May 10 2023

At first I didn't like it but then by the end I was more appreciative of the album, still a 3 though. A good 3.

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
May 11 2023

The Wildest! truly lives up to its name!

Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits
May 14 2023

A bizarre album that you simply can’t stop listening to.

Butterfly by Mariah Carey
May 15 2023

I’m sure she was trying something here.

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
May 16 2023

A chill album filled with wisdom and love from Mr Marley himself.

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
May 19 2023

An important album making an important statement regarding George Harrison's status post-beatles as a force to be reckoned with.

British Steel by Judas Priest
May 20 2023

On a Metal scale of Magnesium to Osmium, (British) Steel is pretty appropriate for what you’re going to find within.

1999 by Prince
May 21 2023

Brimming with sexuality and prowess, a love explosion that sent Prince, the Revolution and Minneapolis sound straight to the top.

Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders
May 22 2023

A fun little album that clocks in at just under 30 minutes.

Revolver by Beatles
May 23 2023

This album belongs on top of no pedestal, it belongs in the foundations of the albums that came since its release. A innovative and revolutionary triumph that, like 'Pet Sounds', changed the music scene forever.

Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
May 24 2023

I can appreciate the content was good it’s just that I was so bored.

Joan Baez by Joan Baez
May 26 2023

Folk in its purest and most basic form.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
May 27 2023

Important, revolutionary and timeless. As groundbreaking now as it was back in 1966.

Pearl by Janis Joplin
May 28 2023

I was very, very surprised by this album. Showed me that Janis Joplin wasn’t all screaming and shambling.

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
May 30 2023

As grandiose as folk rock gets. Even if it does contain a ballad dedicated to Frank Lloyd Wright.

Metallica by Metallica
May 31 2023

Pretty good metal on offer here.

Jun 02 2023

Starts off not so good and then ends on a pretty good note. Got that signature Spector sound to it.

Tommy by The Who
Jun 03 2023

A three act play about the rise and fall of a blind, then not blind, cult leader who at first wasn’t a cult leader but then is a cult leader but then isn’t again.

Guero by Beck
Jun 04 2023

A good, contemporary bit of fun. It’s like an auditory journey through a busy city.

Jack Takes the Floor by Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Jun 05 2023

Difficult to say. Not exactly much depth to be found here. The only thing I could really comment on is it’s excellent lyricism.

Tapestry by Carole King
Jun 06 2023

4 star schmaltz, I love it.

Eagles by Eagles
Jun 07 2023

This album screams "get some mates, grab some beers and sit in the garden to talk shit all night."

Murder Ballads by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jun 09 2023

This is prime candidate for seedy bar or very old record store music. At first that point was a negative but then it turned into a positive.

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Jun 10 2023

Oddly I feel this would be an excellent album to listen to on the train.

Sulk by The Associates
Jun 11 2023

Weird and strange.

Private Dancer by Tina Turner
Jun 12 2023

It’s good, really good. The title track is the massive standout here.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Jun 13 2023

Grungey, greasy and… dirty

Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Jun 16 2023

Safe as Milk.

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Jun 17 2023

More subdued than L.A Woman but just as excellent.

Rum Sodomy & The Lash by The Pogues
Jun 18 2023

I liked this a lot better than “If I should fall from grace with god”. Maybe because this doesn’t have that annoying ass Christmas song on it.

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan
Jun 20 2023

The audio quality and drop outs really took me out of the zone here that the live performance was desperate to conjure up.

Space Ritual by Hawkwind
Jun 21 2023

Music made by people called Hawkwind for people who wished they’d call themselves Hawkwind.

Clandestino by Manu Chao
Jun 22 2023

Enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would.

Young Americans by David Bowie
Jun 23 2023

Plastic Soul. Fake in every regard. Bowie’s own interpretation of selling out.

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
Jun 24 2023

Bongo’s kept-a-bongoing

Rising Above Bedlam by Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Jun 25 2023

There wasn’t one part of me that liked this.

Now I Got Worry by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Jun 26 2023

I don’t like it.

Suede by Suede
Jun 28 2023

Give in to the delusion that Brett Anderson sounds like Russell Mael and you’ve got yourself a 4 out of 5 star album.

Good Old Boys by Randy Newman
Jun 29 2023

Excellent follow up to “Sail Away”.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jun 30 2023

It was good, I guess.

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Jul 02 2023

Blade Runner-esque beats lay throughout this piece.

1977 by Ash
Jul 03 2023

Average.

Moon Safari by Air
Jul 04 2023

Not as good as I remember it from when I was younger.

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Jul 06 2023

It’s not my favourite Bowie album but it does have a few bangers.

The Bends by Radiohead
Jul 07 2023

I loved every minute of it. An album that must be played loud rather than quietly.

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jul 08 2023

An album I’ve listened to plenty times and will listen to plenty times to come

En-Tact by The Shamen
Jul 09 2023

White noise is more appetising than this.

Goo by Sonic Youth
Jul 10 2023

I prefer this album over ‘Sister’.

Abraxas by Santana
Jul 11 2023

I didn’t know what to expect, it did. 4 Stars.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Jul 12 2023

A rather alienating follow up to “Rumours”, heavily influenced by the post-punk popularity surrounding the period of recording. It’s experimental and almost disjointed nature IS however what makes this album stand out as a whole.

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye
Jul 13 2023

It’s “alright”. Not my scene though.

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Jul 14 2023

A live album that shows that sometimes less (songs) is more (extended jams)!

S&M by Metallica
Jul 15 2023

Just because you could, doesn’t mean you should.

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett
Jul 17 2023

This is like being confronted with something very awkward and then trying your very best to not look at it. Look, I get it, co-founder of Pink Floyd and a figurehead of its psychedelic beginnings but this sounds downright uncomfortable and in hindsight shows his deteriorating grip on reality.

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods
Jul 20 2023

An album cover can say a lot about the album. What this album art tells me is that this is some backwater, country-rock, folk-rock. And to be honest. It’s not far off.

Highly Evolved by The Vines
Jul 21 2023

Just because it’s loud indie doesn’t mean it’s good indie

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Jul 22 2023

Band carried Morrissey on their backs.

Black Monk Time by The Monks
Jul 23 2023

I would never expect that this was released in 1966.

Raw Power by The Stooges
Jul 24 2023

I enjoyed “Funhouse” more. Maybe because it was better produced.

Debut by Björk
Jul 25 2023

A brilliant slice of 90’s pop-electronica

Sister by Sonic Youth
Jul 27 2023

I enjoyed “Goo” better.

Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub
Jul 28 2023

Always great to hear Scottish bands!

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Jul 29 2023

Personally, I prefer this over Led Zeppelin IV.

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
Jul 30 2023

It was good. I like “Talking with the Taxman about Poetry” better though

Low-Life by New Order
Jul 31 2023

Another natural inclusion into the Joy Division/ New Order Discography

The Next Day by David Bowie
Aug 02 2023

I remember listening to this in 2013. Loved it then as much as I love it now.

Berlin by Lou Reed
Aug 03 2023

The Cold War in Berlin. A real dark and dirty album.

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Aug 04 2023

Short and enjoyable. High 3.

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio
Aug 05 2023

If I had to pick a selection of albums that would be “your stereotypical jazz”, this would be one of them.

C'est Chic by CHIC
Aug 06 2023

I experienced road rage while listening to “Happy Man”. 4/5 stars.

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
Aug 07 2023

The good stuff.

Be by Common
Aug 08 2023

High 3 for Common.

Aug 09 2023

Sunny weather driving music. Not too hot on the late 2000’s indie explosion but this one is an exception.

Chore of Enchantment by Giant Sand
Aug 12 2023

Lead Singer sounds a lot like Lou Reed. But it isn’t Lou Reed.

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
Aug 13 2023

Bart Simpson and the First Church of Springfield rates it well.

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Aug 14 2023

As much as it can drone on, that’s exactly the magic behind this album. A soundscape to lose yourself in.

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Aug 15 2023

I don’t know what to say about this album, but my gut feeling says “4”.

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
Aug 18 2023

At first I didn’t like it. And then I realised I wasn’t meant to like it, I was meant to *feel* it. “Feel” meaning get angry and throw my arms around in intrinsic, uncoordinated fashions on the “Dance floor” at the local bar’s “Nu-Metal Mondays”.

Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury by The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
Aug 20 2023

I wouldn’t listen to it again. Not my style. My praise however does lie in regards to its lyrical content. Biting. In touch with the times. Perhaps a lot of the lyrics ring true even today.

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Aug 21 2023

This is a 5 star Joni album that stands up there with “The Hissing of Summer Lawns” and “Blue”.

The White Album by Beatles
Aug 22 2023

An interesting and incoherent look into what the Beatles would mostly become in their solo work. Most notably, Paul did not go on to continue making Heavy Metal music.

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp
Aug 23 2023

A rather enjoyable album here. No grating noises that could be found on other electronic albums to be heard here!

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Aug 25 2023

Puts the “Fun” back into “Funky”! As far as Hip-Hop goes at least. Thankfully it’s now out on streaming services and repressed on Vinyl so the masses can enjoy! Again!

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Aug 27 2023

Would have been a 5 if it weren’t for the jarring inclusion of Ballads. Still good ballads mind you.

Gold by Ryan Adams
Aug 28 2023

It’s good Ryan, it’s good.

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Aug 29 2023

Jazz Gold.

Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Aug 30 2023

Unlistenable in the most outrageous way possible. It requires true talent to be so in sync yet so out of step with the rest of the band. Masterful playing on display.

Make Yourself by Incubus
Aug 31 2023

Between the album cover and the album content, this is among the most 90’s albums to ever 90’s.

Cut by The Slits
Sep 01 2023

It had its ups and downs I reckon.

Parklife by Blur
Sep 02 2023

Blur over Oasis any day

1984 by Van Halen
Sep 03 2023

Long haired metal music. 4 stars.

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Sep 04 2023

3 stars-y

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
Sep 05 2023

Between this and “Elephant”, I preferred “Elephant” more.

Colour By Numbers by Culture Club
Sep 06 2023

I’m reminded of a charming anecdote about my Grandad who “thought Boy George was a straight guy”. You can already imagine how that turned out. 3.5 stars.

Truth And Soul by Fishbone
Sep 08 2023

It wasn’t for me, that’s for sure

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
Sep 09 2023

After having only listened to “Nebraska”, it’s great to hear what everyone means when they mention “The Boss”.

Spiderland by Slint
Sep 10 2023

Superhans from British TV phenomenon “Peep Show” said it best; “What we need to do is create a powerful sense of dread”.

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Sep 11 2023

Good fun from Miriam Makeba (even if the recording is a bit spotty)

Fragile by Yes
Sep 12 2023

It was… good.

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Sep 13 2023

This is music for that big wooden lodge in the middle of nowhere that you always dreamed of having.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Sep 14 2023

I think he put his heart and soul into this one.

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Sep 16 2023

It felt graceful and incredible to listen to, not pretentious and “indie-y”

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Sep 17 2023

I like this album (coming from someone who detests “Mannish Boy”.)

Back In Black by AC/DC
Sep 19 2023

I’m not too fond of AC/DC. Not at all.

Punishing Kiss by Ute Lemper
Sep 20 2023

Punishing Kiss? Punishing listen.

Night Life by Ray Price
Sep 21 2023

Night Music. Cruising with the top down music. Music.

Sep 22 2023

Saying this kind of music falls into the same familiar structure of “build up and drop” as a criticism would be rather hypocritical as most other music falls into its own structure specific to genre. But I’ll make an exception this time because I don’t like this music.

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
Sep 23 2023

Finally, a redeeming quality of Grangemouth, Scotland.

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Sep 25 2023

This album made me feel things. Not many albums make me stand still in the livingroom and “feel” upon the first time listening to it.

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Sep 26 2023

Bit too “millennial” for my tastes.

With The Beatles by Beatles
Sep 27 2023

Not just a corny, quick cash grab follow up, this is a remarkable step up from their first album and proved that these boys had some serious talent.

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Sep 29 2023

It’s good, brassy, bold. It ain’t quite Scott 4 though.

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Sep 30 2023

Wings and Paul McCartney’s strongest piece of work together. Captured Paul at the height of his powers post-Beatles.

Dear Science by TV On The Radio
Oct 01 2023

Painfully late 2000’s.

Another Green World by Brian Eno
Oct 02 2023

An album that enters, makes a statement and then leaves quietly out of the backdoor…

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
Oct 03 2023

It’s Psychedelic Rock, but it’s Psychedelic Rock with *Heart*.

Scream, Dracula, Scream by Rocket From The Crypt
Oct 04 2023

The amount of horns in this album confused me, 3 stars.

Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Oct 06 2023

You could tell Isaac Hayes had a massive “shaft” the whole time while making this straight heat.

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Oct 07 2023

I always thought of Deep Purple as “Archetypal Dad Rock” after being subjected to “Smoke on the Water” so much as a child. I was glad to have my opinion changed upon listening to this album, words like “Wizard Rock” and “Shreds” came to mind.

Oct 08 2023

Remember some guy would always chuck this on at house parties and “swear by it”.

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Oct 10 2023

Brings back memories of Teachers in school always playing this song. Bearing in mind this was the mid 2000’s. All in an effort to teach “irony”.

Marcus Garvey by Burning Spear
Oct 11 2023

Great “Great start to the day” music.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Oct 12 2023

Between this and “White Blood Cells”, I preferred this more.

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead
Oct 13 2023

This album didn’t draw me in as intensely as “In Rainbows” did. Still good though.

2112 by Rush
Oct 14 2023

I know Rush fans get a bad rap sometimes but man was this a great album.

Melodrama by Lorde
Oct 16 2023

Prime Kiwi night time music.

Rain Dogs by Tom Waits
Oct 18 2023

My first full Tom Waits album. Didn’t disappoint.

The Specials by The Specials
Oct 19 2023

Jaunty and typically British tunes.

Orbital 2 by Orbital
Oct 20 2023

Aside from Worf’s inclusion in the beginning, a big “no”.

Station To Station by David Bowie
Oct 21 2023

Personally, I’d put this above “Ziggy Stardust”.

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Oct 22 2023

I’d say it’s up there with her best pieces of work (I prefer The Hissing of Summer Lawns more though)

Slipknot by Slipknot
Oct 23 2023

2 stars to recognise the skill required to play those instruments like that.

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Oct 24 2023

John Fogerty’s haircut gets rated a 0 out of 5.

More Specials by The Specials
Oct 25 2023

More jaunty and typically British tunes.

Dog Man Star by Suede
Oct 27 2023

See review for “Suede”. (love “The Power”)

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Oct 28 2023

I was listening to this album so hard I forgot to form an opinion. 5 stars.

The Predator by Ice Cube
Oct 29 2023

Ice Cube’s message is heard loud and clear here.

Here Are the Sonics by The Sonics
Oct 30 2023

If you wanted to listen to an album that was recorded through a tin can and a potato, look no further.

Moondance by Van Morrison
Oct 31 2023

I like this album. I do NOT, however, like the title track.

Disintegration by The Cure
Nov 01 2023

Anyone who disagrees with listening to music in its Album format clearly hasn’t listened to this album.

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Nov 02 2023

It was okay. Indie can be a hit or a miss for me.

The Stooges by The Stooges
Nov 04 2023

I’d say this album was ahead of its time as I don’t actually believe it was released in 1969 since it sounds more early 70’s. Iggy’s haircut would suggest otherwise.

Illmatic by Nas
Nov 06 2023

So low down to the streets I could almost taste the pavement.

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses
Nov 07 2023

It was good. 3 stars good.

You Are The Quarry by Morrissey
Nov 08 2023

Post-Smiths Morrissey slightly gets over from Lockjaw in the mid 90’s only to really show how much of a massive racist he is in the early 2000’s.

I Against I by Bad Brains
Nov 09 2023

Simply put, I don’t like it.

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Nov 10 2023

A special place lies in my heart for “The Diving Comedy”. Though this album was good, I’d always recommend “A Secret History…” but maybe that’s because I grew up with it…

xx by The xx
Nov 11 2023

Aside from “Intro” being played to death by the general population, I was quite surprised to find I rather enjoyed this album and not write it off as “landfill indie”

The Visitors by ABBA
Nov 12 2023

An album of isolation and sadness. It’s refreshing to see an Artist or Group pull of a change in tone swapping the light and infectiously fun side of pop for a darker and more mature side, reflecting ABBA’s (then) current state of affairs with the collapse of both couples marriages. The B- Sides to the singles should also not be missed out!

Nov 13 2023

50 minutes of Michael Stipes dancing around the room unable to keep still to seemingly “jaunty” tunes of hopelessness, despair and nostalgia

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
Nov 14 2023

My friend told me in a record store “buy this record man you won’t regret it.” I don’t regret it. One of my first purchases.

The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Nov 15 2023

The issue I had with other Nick Cave albums is that they were too long. I enjoyed them don’t get me wrong but I like my Nick Cave in bitesize chunks. That’s where this album comes in.

Ys by Joanna Newsom
Nov 16 2023

Thoroughly uninterested.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Nov 18 2023

No other way to listen but to swing your long hair around your head and shred guitar.

The Colour Of Spring by Talk Talk
Nov 22 2023

Finally got round to listening to it a few years after my friend told me to buy the record. It was pretty good. I’ll hold onto it.

Blunderbuss by Jack White
Nov 23 2023

I like this better than his White Stripes output, felt like the same vein as T-Rex at times.

Rubber Soul by Beatles
Nov 24 2023

I remember this being my favourite Beatles album when I FIRST started out listening to music and though it’s no longer my (top) favourite now, it still has a special spot in my heart.

Sincere by Mj Cole
Nov 26 2023

Found myself grooving for the first few songs but then the feeling faded FAST

Document by R.E.M.
Nov 27 2023

Another banger from R.E.M

Movies by Holger Czukay
Nov 28 2023

Strange in all the right ways…

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Nov 29 2023

I always wrote Aladdin Sane off but after listening to it here I was soon mistaken.

Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera
Nov 30 2023

Loved it, thought it was recorded terribly at first due to (what could be regarded in the modern era as) a dusty vinyl rip. But I guess that’s the point, it’s back to basics!

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Dec 01 2023

This shit was tight.

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
Dec 04 2023

At first I thought it was strange, sad and mopey. Indicative of boring mid-2000’s music. As the album continued however I was taken aback by the talent and craftsmanship of Anohni and the Johnsons and quickly changed my mind. Though I probably won’t be running back quickly to listen to this album, it does show me that there are people out there determined to make great music whatever the results.

Garbage by Garbage
Dec 06 2023

Might be an American band but it’ll be remembered in part as Scotland’s own 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

D by White Denim
Dec 07 2023

I rather enjoyed this. Which is unusual for me regarding Indie from this time.

Ingenue by k.d. lang
Dec 08 2023

I rather enjoyed this album. Nothing else to say.

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
Dec 10 2023

Not the biggest fan. Not the smallest one either. An important 60’s album showcasing Indian Music to the west however.

Vulnicura by Björk
Dec 11 2023

Björk has their fans. And I applaud that. I also applaud the musicianship and creativity on display here.

Traffic by Traffic
Dec 12 2023

I was under the impression this was a 70’s soft rock album until I saw it was instead a 60’s soft rock album. However it does include the obligatory “weird 60’s song involving minors” which firmly dates it.

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
Dec 13 2023

Though at moments I cannot stand Nick Drake’s vocals, Bryter Later’s instrumentation does marvellous work at enriching his vocals and creating harmony overall.

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Dec 14 2023

I found it quite boring. Not as exciting as his earlier stuff.

Roxy Music by Roxy Music
Dec 19 2023

I remember seeing Roxy Music live in 2022. The standout performance was “Ladytron” and “Virginia Plain”. This album is just too good.

My Generation by The Who
Dec 21 2023

Thought it was going to be a copycat of the rough sound of the Rolling Stones, you know, laying the groundwork for a successful late 60’s, 70’s golden era. This album however shouldn’t be disregarded as such, it’s a fantastic album in its own right.

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Dec 23 2023

A startlingly timeless album that perfectly bookends the 1960’s.

Winter In America by Gil Scott-Heron
Jan 01 2024

Incredible Album. A personal favourite of mine.

Le Tigre by Le Tigre
Jan 12 2024

This felt like a late 80’s album as opposed to a late 90’s album. Felt in the same vein as New Wave/ Punk from Athens, GA where the likes of the B52’s and DEVO hail.

Quiet Life by Japan
Jan 20 2024

Ahead of it’s time, a new wave UK standard.

Medúlla by Björk
Jan 26 2024

Björk has their fans. And I applaud that. I also applaud the musicianship and creativity on display here.

Vauxhall And I by Morrissey
Jan 30 2024

Post-Smiths Morrissey slightly gets over from Lockjaw in the mid 90’s.

Who's Next by The Who
Feb 03 2024

What a great album.

Transformer by Lou Reed
Feb 16 2024

Brilliant Album from the Iconoclast.

Viva Hate by Morrissey
Feb 27 2024

Post-Smiths Morrissey suffers from Lockjaw.

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
Feb 29 2024

Fuck that guy who rated this album 1 star because “it’s not in English”.

Songs Of Love And Hate by Leonard Cohen
Mar 20 2024

Easily my favourite Leonard Cohen album, I hope it’s yours too.

The Slider by T. Rex
Apr 02 2024

A great album (but I like Electric Warrior more...!)

Skylarking by XTC
Apr 04 2024

I couldn’t really break into XTC and this just furthers that.

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Apr 08 2024

A perfect step in Stevie’s Wonder years.

Arc Of A Diver by Steve Winwood
Apr 25 2024

A staple classic of that Island Records “Soft-Rock Sound” that Robert Palmer moulded out in the late 70’s, saying that, Robert Palmer ekes out Steve Winwood in terms of overall quality on this occasion.

Different Class by Pulp
May 01 2024

Pulp is my #1 Britpop band. Oasis can shove it

Diamond Life by Sade
May 10 2024

A certain “je nais se quois” comes around when this album plays, cigarette smoke fills the room and you find yourself with your (drink of choice) in hand listening to… Sade’s “Diamond Life”.

Scott 4 by Scott Walker
May 12 2024

I’m a sucker for this kind of music. Kind of like Leonard Cohen but perhaps rooted in fiction (and dare I say, optimism?) rather than the dark and gritty works of Cohen.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
May 21 2024

Landmark album from ELO. A perfect display of what they can do and what they do well! Run's a bit long though...

#1 Record by Big Star
May 22 2024

This is your perfect “70’s summer rock” album. No-Skips, All-Bangers.

Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention
Jun 02 2024

I regret putting off listening to this album for a long time. I wish I heard it sooner.

Jun 08 2024

I really didn’t like the first song and the thought “oh my god I hope this isn’t some overrated rubbish” popped into my head but y’know I warmed to the album by the time “Free Bird” rolled around.

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout
Jun 15 2024

Fantastically produced and a delight to listen to. Side 1 is banger after banger!

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Jun 17 2024

One of my favourite Neil Young albums!

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Jun 22 2024

This could have been a far better album without “Scorpio”.

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Jun 24 2024

The final hurrah for Pink Floyd MKII as the band would undergo another lineup change as Richard Wright would not appear on “The Final Cut” and Roger Waters was out after “The Final Cut” (Rick did return after “The Final Cut” however). A Rock-Opera for the ages depicting Pink’s isolation from the outside world within his… “Wall”.

Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz
Jul 09 2024

For a moment, I believed I was the Girl from Ipanema going walking.

Peter Gabriel 3 by Peter Gabriel
Jul 22 2024

One of my favourite albums of all time. I’d say of the Quadrilogy of Peter Gabriel Albums (Car, Scratch, Melt and Security), this is the top dog.

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Jul 28 2024

A darker output from the Beach Boys (Cover art says it all really, “End of the Trail”?). See through the preaching of Ecological responsibilities and Civil rights to glimpse the tortured artists within…

Faith by George Michael
Aug 03 2024

A fantastically made album that shows George Michael as the butterfly emerging from the cocoon.

Odessa by Bee Gees
Aug 07 2024

This could be rough listening for those accustomed to the bright, disco-infused chart toppers of the late 70’s. Provided you ignore the glittery part of their career and concentrate on this output as a “late 60’s” album, you’ll find an album that has its highs and has its lows. I believe if you trim the fat off this album you’ll find an overall higher score but this is still able to be considered a good album nonetheless.

Abbey Road by Beatles
Aug 14 2024

I could go on at length about this. You could write it off today as “The Beatles are overrated” but take a step back and think. This was NEW in 1969 nobody else was doing it better (I’m not saying no-one else was doing it. People influence and copy others all the time. Just look at Sgt. Pepper). This was pushing the boundary on what popular music could be! Sitting through this album was a joy and even though I had listened to it countless times before, I still get chills when I reach “The End”. “Her Majesty” only serves as the Cigarette after sex.

The Idiot by Iggy Pop
Aug 15 2024

An album rich with history tying in neatly to Bowie’s own struggles with Drug Addiction and the music history being made in mainland Europe from 1976-1978 with this Bowie/Pop collaboration.

McCartney by Paul McCartney
Aug 20 2024

This album is the definition of “Lo-Fi”. This album didn’t need to be made. It doesn’t stand up against any of the other works of the Beatles or McCartney’s own works. It doesn’t really work as an album as a majority of the songs are half baked. However. This album is the definition of “Lo-Fi”. It went on to inspire countless other musicians and serve as a source of inspiration for them. It showed music didn’t always need to be polished. It showed that an odd idea was better than no idea. It provided the foundation for McCartney’s penchant for breaking the rules and trying something new.

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star
Aug 22 2024

And just like that, it was over. Until 2005 of course.

Dare! by The Human League
Aug 29 2024

An album of dizzying highs and plastic 80’s excess.

B-52's by The B-52's
Aug 30 2024

Though remarkable, I’ll always hold “Wild Planet” slightly more favourably.

Sep 10 2024

It would be wrong to call this Curtis Mayfield’s “What’s Going On” album as this stands out clearly from the rest with its (not often heard of) “downbeat soul”. Not all music can be sunshine and rainbows.

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Sep 30 2024

Heartfelt music for pleasing your lady

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Oct 01 2024

I first heard this from start to finish 6 years ago while working a Bar close. I was quoted to have said to my friend showing me that it was “a religious experience.” This album is all Killer(s) no filler. Best heard loud.

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Oct 04 2024

Solid Album from Billy Joel, a very enjoyable listen.

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell
Oct 06 2024

All time favourite Joni Mitchell album made in a period of an incredible string of albums.

Don't Stand Me Down by Dexys Midnight Runners
Oct 13 2024

I do like “This is what she’s like” but I realise now that’s as far as it goes.

Oct 28 2024

David Crosby’s guests feature not in the background of the album, but most prominently. This adds to the feel-good and collaborative nature of most west coast musicians in the late 60’s/early 70’s and this is reflected in the work seen here. A fantastic album all round.

Chelsea Girl by Nico
Oct 30 2024

Nico has the kind of voice where if any modern star would be to imitate her style of singing and mimic the tone, they would fail miserably. All I took from this album was “This is an album only Nico could do”.

Oct 31 2024

“Nice argument. However, I have depicted you as the schizoid man and myself as the crimson king.” “Moonchild” was weird huh.

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Nov 05 2024

Super slick offering by Curtis.

Let's Stay Together by Al Green
Nov 09 2024

Right off the bat with the iconic opening track, you’ll be jamming and grooving along to some sweet 70’s soul from Mr Green himself.

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock
Jan 24 2025

4 songs of pure stank. Meant to be played loud!

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Jan 29 2025

Much like the iconic album cover, this goes hand in hand with the memory of founding member Syd Barrett to whom this album was inspired by and in tribute to.

Something/Anything? by Todd Rundgren
Jan 30 2025

4 Sides of brilliantly inventive tracks including the stellar “Hello, it’s me”.

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Feb 04 2025

Bizarre and outright horrible to listen to in parts. Worth a listen.

John Prine by John Prine
Feb 10 2025

You’ll laugh and you’ll cry listening to these observations from God’s own down to Earth Mail man

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Feb 27 2025

A stellar first outing from CSNY

Fear Of Music by Talking Heads
Mar 03 2025

Though in parts strange even for me, this is still a top tier album.

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
Mar 13 2025

Following “Unhalfbricking”, this is another stellar 5 star album.

White Light / White Heat by The Velvet Underground
Apr 02 2025

Do you remember that scene from kids film ‘Madagascar’ (2005) where Alex the Lion falls down the hill and lands on grass, rocks, flowers and cactus? This album is a suitable comparison. Some tracks sooth and take you down the stream and other tracks are sonic onslaughts of the sense (I’m looking at you Sister Ray). You’ve always got to take the rough with the smooth, especially if it makes for an all round fantastic album.

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Apr 10 2025

I know to rate it a 4, I just can’t explain why. Siouxsie just grabs your attention from the get-go and like a demon-possessed she won’t stop until the record’s over.

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Apr 17 2025

This review stands outside of what I have rated other Beatles albums here. This was MY first Beatles album way back when I first started listening to music (27M) and even after listening to thousands of other albums, of course including the Beatles own work as a group or individually, this one is still a certified banger.

Cheerleader

Average rating: 3.67 (0.41 above global average).

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