This was my first time listening to an Elvis Priestley album. I had heard best of and compilation. It was great, I felt I got it for the first time. I think it will go in the home roster.

The first track is a decoy.

The simplicity of the music allows the words to shine

Funkier than I thought. Enjoyed the samba influences

I liked how it segued in and out the South African music at the start of the end.

Makes me happy. Listened a few times as I felt the grove

Of its time. The intro on Lazy was a snoozee

You feel the Quincy Jones production throughout. Liberian Girl is my favourite, not keen on some of the backing vocals.

Awesome8

This was my first time listening to an Elvis Priestley album. I had heard best of and compilation. It was great, I felt I got it for the first time. I think it will go in the home roster.

The entire album felt like it could be on a Café Del Mar compilation before they were a thing, so ahead of it's time?

Nope

American version of the French Touch

Production is very busy, like the musical interludes. Lyrics good Music feels samey

Grunge's baby step, still sounds fresh

I liked it, will require a few more listens

Glad I wasn't hangovered when listening to this. Not too familiar with Yes, now I know why; but wankish.

Pretty but samey

Nice

I only ever heard single from Lupe Fiasco before, this is rather good.

Sounds from where it's from, no real standout

Don't think it will make a lasting impression

I wish I could hear it for the first time again and have my mind blown all over again.

Samey samey.

It's quite broad in styles.

More familiar with the Neptunes and Pharrell's solo work, of it's era.

The cover versions are unnecessary fillers. This is the only song titled The Power Of Love that matters

I wasn't a fan before, I'm still not one.

Nice surprise, you can feel the influences of Isaach Hayes and John Williams.

One of my older sibling use to listen to it when I was a kid; not a fan then and not a fan now.

Someone listened to the Beasty Boys

Snappy

Or when Khaled reached out to the world, not my fav of his.

The first track is a decoy.

More contemporary take on the desert blues.

Charming

1998 in a bottle, played at every single dinner party I attended that year, but gets a bit boring.

I only knew the singles. I had to check how old she was when this was released aa some of the lyrics were a bit teenagey at times. Won't knowingly listen again

It really stands out from other genre albums of the era

Could not make it through it

Punky pop,etill sounds fresh

Made me wish I was listening to Kid Créole a couple of times

More interesting than I expected.

I had never heard it before, I don't think I would reach out for it again;production was a bit bland.

I was expecting something bubblegummmy, but it's a pleasant surprise.

I can hear how they influenced a lot of artists

Cheesy but not good cheesy

One tone

Good but not great Mariah

Lovely

It is timeless.

It's my second Rod Stewart's album, and I have come to the conclusion that he always sounds the same no matter what he tries it is either shout or not so shouty

I can't stand the rain is an amazing track, but the album is unfortunately MOR.

I've never intentionally listened to Cat Stevens yet every song is somehow etched 8n my memory

They often feel like the forgotten British band on that ear, solid effort especially when one remembers how young they were when this came out.

I seem to only know Ms Franklin from compilation album, big mistake! Soulful, voice like no other, it has been added to the library.

A bit all over the place.

Beats are boring. I gave up

Wait till you see them perform it live.

Better than I thought it would be. Not original but well executed

20+ years later, I am still suffering from Play fatigue.

I think I prefer their first album. It's good but because of the repetitiveness of some of the best it becomes a bit of a slog towards the end.

I struggled at times with the jazzy interludes.

Pleasant

The ubiquitous album of that year.

Bit of a mish-mash

Still sounds very fresh. That Eno touch👌

It's a journey

One of my fav albums of the period, really love the orchestration

Contains some synth classics.

This is where it all began. Prior to listening I had not realised how ingrained in our collective consciousness, this album was. You may not know or like that genre but the chances are you are already familiar with the work.

This is so good, I wished it was longer and that I had seen him live.

Very parred down, maybe heralding the return of the saxophone.

I struggled at the beginning but glad I stuck with it, not sure I'll revisit soon.

A good debut

I understand why I love it that much when it came out, Shirley Mason's voice stood out in a sea of Brit Pop.

moving, alway witty. Peak Dolly

The stitching skills to make all seamless👌👌👌

Enjoyable pop,it becomes a bit darker after Filthy Gorgeous

I only had one listen but will want to explore further. I can't believe I wasn't familiar with this. It's good the prog Rocky tendencies could get on my nerves

Classic

The first 3 songs are classics but it feels dated, they sound like a lot of their contemporaries the only distinction is the accent.

Not a massive fan

They are too often overlooked but this has classic written all over it and once you hear it you realise its influence

Morrisey being Morrisey.

Forgettable.

I thought I would love this but found it underwhelming.

The guitars were amazing, will have to dwell further

I had heard the name referenced before but wasn't sure what to expect. Blend of jazz and blues, bit slow paced.

Of its place.

Match made in near heaven

I was gifted this album when I was 14 years old, listened to it once and forgot about it. Much better than in my memory, little bit more bluesy than 80's Alice and I like that.

This album came up a few days after Morrisey's Your Arsenal and you really notice what the other 3 brought to the party. Rythm section was tight, johnny Marr s guitar was stellar.

I always hear something new

Had to track a copy of this on Discog as it wasn't available on any of the platforms I subscribe to. Blended world music, surfing several genres.

It was familiar yet I do no it remember actively listening to it previously.

Not super familiar with the works, it was okay.

He has a great voice, leaning towards soul but very poppy

I struggled with it and did not make it to the end.

Classic

It was not the XTC I am familiar with, but enjoyed the folkiness

Given my aversion for the harp, I enjoyed it more than I thought i would

Sublime

I don't get the love.

It's fall listening, cosy, akin to wearing an old jumper.

The sound from outer space.

I don't think this album does her justice.

Could it be that I actually like Dylan?

I had no clue as to what this was going to be. I enjoyed it, it's interesting to hear samples other artists from that period used in a new way.

The simplicity of the music allows the words to shine

I was not expecting these guitars.

À strange universe I am enjoying.

It did sound a bit stereotypical, probably as it became a template for other artists but it was good.

Quite mellow. The Changes and the Kendrick Lamarr presence on Walk On By are the stand out moments.

I struggled, à bit blah

I struggled with it,bitvwanky at times

What a calling card

The sampling and lyrics are great

This is an old friend. Butler's guitars are amazing, lyrics and voice are good to. I think I prefer Dog Man Star

Only knew Pacific 202 prior to listening to the album. It could have stayed that way.

I have never delved into Herbie Hancock, but this was thoroughly enjoyable.

monologues 🤮 Too polished

I had not realised how many of the songs I knew from the Dandy Warhol were on this album.

All seems to roll into one.

Seminal west coast offering.

I struggled with this. It's a collection of good and less good songs,without much of a thematic thread.

Pré Bad Seeds, post Boys Next Door; the guitars from RS Howard are great.

I had not listened to The Next Day in a few years. It is still great Bowie

I am not a massive reggae afficionado, but found it quite enjoyable. Seemed to blend with other afro carib music.

Enjoyable. Love Action is the standout for me

I

One of my fav Christmas records.

Long winded

Meh

I feel like I am always hearing the same thing. Although not a pastiche, it is a bit stuck in time.

It sat unrated for a while as I wanted to revisit.

I had never heard Korn previously and was expecting something a little heavier and wilder. It sounds a bit by the numbers.

Simple and beautiful

Listening to Natty Dread, I came to the realisation that I had never listened to a studio album by Bob Marley& The Wailers, only the versions found on compilations. I found it far more enjoyable than I expected.

I wasn't familiar with their work, bit boring.

Sophomore effort, better Butler

It was a bit samey.

Relentless in a good way

Funky, groovy.

Full of classic songs.

I remembered liking it much more when it came out.

It's not my cup of tea. Adele has a great voice, however, I wish it feels very comfortable, we have a formula let's stick ro it. I wish she would work with people who would stretch her talent.

It's a trip!

Meh

You know when something comes out and your then partner tells you you won't like that; I shouldn't have listened.

Not a fav Bowie, too folksie

I was only familiar with Miss Lynn because of the film The Coal Miner's Daughter. I'm not a country fan but this was enjoyable

When I checked the album info, I was grateful it was short. There was a pause at the end of what I know was the first track, I felt happy I had made it, but no it carried on. Some of the themes were familiar but not for me

Radiohead being Radiohead

An intimate live, I feel right there listening to the stories.

The phrasing got on my nerves. Typical folkie stuff of the era.

Not a Beck offering I was familiar with. Quite mellow.

I had not realised before how old this was. 60's psychadelia and Roky's voice, what's not to love.

It's a great first solo outing for Bjork, full of classics.

Surprised as I thought they were a one hit wonder, but this is a solid effort.

Didn't do anything for me.

Off to rewatch Shogun Assassin

Pleasant

As punchy and refreshing now as when it came out.

Not as good as I remembered

Background music.

After thoroughly enjoying my first Elvis album on the list, this was disappointing.

I'm loving the chamber pop and transitions into more pared down numbers. A work of beauty.

More melodic than expected

It took quite a while to get through all 69 love songs due to its epic size, but it's just a like from me

Love

It's rather gentle but won't leave a lasting impression

An old friend

The live album to trump all live albums.

Bringing 60's sounds back to life. Subtle

I really loved this when it came out, still enjoyable.

This is great.

Didn't like it when it came out, still not liking it. Lacks finesse.

Had to listen a second time as it didn't register, fairly more.

His music kind of wormed itself in my subconscious mind.

Again someone I wasn't familiar with apart from the Toy Story soundtrack. Make me wish I was in a piano bar.

It didn't grab me that much

Not familiar with Tom Petty at all but quite bopping

Both parts are defined for both artist loved the interludes.

Although i discovered this after their 2000's opus, I think I prefer it's universe

I have the joy of appreciating both the lyrics and the music. The orchestration is great, he's a master lyricist, and has a masterful delivery

This

One of the great SY albums

It very much feels like a collection of singles and b sides rather than a fully fledged album. Shame

Less punchy than in my memories. Nice universe but too mellow.

Charming folk fusion

I'm still quite fond of this album, as much a breath of fresh air now as it was then.

I've enjoyed this far more than the Beatles album I've heard so far.

New to this album. The Bed was haunting.

Post punk by the numbers. Classic

Pleasant 60's fare.

Somehow captures their live energy, made sure I didn't listen too loud as they left my ears ringing for a couple of days last time I saw them live.

I don't understand how they passed me by as they are right up my street.

Paradise by the dashboard lights is a gem.

This list might turn me into a Randy Newman fan. Quitevthebraconteur

Not likely to be everyone's cup of tea, worked very well for me, and the ear cleanser I needed after the stream of poor offerings.

Mindless

Journey through dissatisfaction and melancholia.

It sounds quite simple when you first listen to it and then the layers appear. It's almost children's nursery rhymes updated for adults.

This is an all time favourite, I had saved it to cleanse my ears should I have a run of terrible albums.

It's more about the Neptunes than Timberlake. JT is no MJ

For the simple fact that my semi feral cat stared at the speakers for a few minutes,and he's quite blasé.

He definitely has a sound but not for me

Feels very much like a collection of singles. Love her voice

I knew their sound but not who they were. Mellow romp.

It's a great blend

It doesn't have any of the hits, but it's great Stevie.

It's a great blend but felt over produced.

Quite melancholic as always.

Enjoyable.

The lack of contraception seems to be at the root of a lot his problems. All jokes aside, I enjoyed this; going to listen to Yo-yo has never heard anything by her.

It's like being back at a 90's dinner party

The definition of bland, u2 by the numbers.

Keen on the beats not so much the vocals and lyrics.

When All The Way started I thought it was going to be a cover of Cure's Just Like Heaven.

Just no

I took a trip down memory lane when I Kind Of Blue was the soundtrack to a London summer, when the album cropped up on the list. So much talent on that record.

It's quite monotonic

Gentle indie of its era.

Got this on a dreary London may morning, it brightened everything. The rhythm went from fast and furious to sleazy mambo.

She has a great voice but the songs are forgettable.

I have a filling this was dinner party listening, non intrusive in the background.

On paper, this is something I should really enjoy; I think if I had head it at the time I would have enjoyed it but it didn't make it where I grew up. Hearing it as an as adult I find it bland. It's lost on me.

Wake the Witch is the standout track for me on this highly novative album.

I was very glad this was a shoelrt album. Very ornate

David Berman is an under rated songwriter.

It writes it's own rules.

I never realised how much some of the samples were recycled from one Wu project to the next.

Didn't grab me at the time, still not doing it.

I'm not a massive folk fan, but this is charming and ethereal. Really liking Sandy Denney's voice.

Chamber pop at its finest.

Not my fave Doors album.

It is so long, I like the story but the music is so fussy my brain can't.

One of his better solo outing.

This is an arresting debut

The Mekons are a name I have heard and read about but never actually listened to. The first few bars of the opening track had me worried I was doing to listen to synth folk so I was pleasantly surprised when it properly kicked in. One going on the listen again pile

Did anyone check on the piano after this performance?

Half the tracks made me think I was in a motoring show, the other half made me thing "oh, I have heard something similar but better"

Her voice is always good but there is some lack of flare in the production making it sound like muzak.

Juvenile calling card.

Her voice is so emotional, and the production is gorgeous but I wished for the raw edges of Frank.

Dreamy soindscapes

Still sounding fresh.

I listened to it on repeat when it came up.

It reminded me of the first Young Gods' eponymous first album that came out the same year, and prefer much more

Probably the definitive 80's soul album.

Still sounding awesome

This is my first time hearing Common as a recording artist, I enjoyed the album.

Not my fave album by the Smiths but a pleasant experience.

Was it a tribute to Ennio Moriccone?

I think I prefer Piazzola solo.

I kept this back as an ear cleanser. With its much copied cover art, it's one of SY's classic.

I tried twice and gave up after 2 songs

Sounds almost minimalist by today's output.

As solid now as when it first came out.

Looking at the Robert Crumb cover, I thought psych, the name didn't ring a bell and conveyed funk vibes. I only tweaked when Ms Joplin's voice resonated. Apart form said. Voice there were not anything special about this album.

Takes you across to a strange melancholy

I did struggle with it, yet I remember liking it a lot more when it came out, felt a bit of its time

On paper this should tick a lot of boxes, yest I found it a bit soulless.

10 years ago, I would have hated this; however since dipping my toes in the free jazz universe find it fascinating and looking forward to listening to some actual Ornrtte Coleman records

It has some of my favourite Neil Young songs, Crazy Horse is an amazing backing band to help bring them to life.

More velvet than satin

I wasn't familiar with early Liars but it's amazing

It seems they have taken a swerve at Oasis and haven't moved on.

This is the first full Siouxsie album I listened to and I enjoyed it.

It's still punchy yet I felt underwhelmed

I'm not a country folk type of person but there is something about Emmylou Harris' voice that is timeless.

When I first saw the name of the album and band, I was expecting some 50's blues album. This is super polished and lacks rawness of the genre. It's also long with guitars verging on the wanky side

Winter is a stunner

I was traumatised by the penguins in Part IV's video, I saw it too often. Better than I remembered

First time listening to an Eagles album and I don't hate it as much as I thought I would.

This was like being back dancing the night away at Le Diapason I my teens

Sold mid 00s edm

It's been spinning round these parts for 30+ years mainly in warm weather. Not keen on the inclusion of Bambu

There cannot be a bad Scott Walker

More fabulous than I recalled.

One of my fav band of the era

MOR hair thingie

I had not listened to this album since my copy was lost in a move. I still love it's gentleness.

I got the funk but not the punk.

I tried, I heard, I left to wash my ears out.

I wasn't familiar with this offering, seems to be a catch all of the sounds of the era but done well.

I like Ride a lot, and this album is nostalgia filled for me

Ray Charles is always amazing, however I have a preference for his livelier numbers

It's a Stooges album, it's always a good thing.

The best Bad Seeds era but not my fav from this period.

She has a terrific voice, still sounds as fresh 20+years after it's release.

Not as attention grabbing as Unknown Pleasures but still good in a darker sort of way.

Not super keen on the production, but it does hold some classics.

I will confess there was a split second when I thought this was a Muppets album,and once that thought is in your head it is hard to get rid of.

Pleasant, does not try to hide his influences but a bit of a throwback.

It felt very samey.

Perfect piece of noise

I do not like it, yet due to its association with childhood birthday parties it is a 3.

I have a soft spot for the Mambo King.

It's an interesting exercise and Metallica 's music allows for this kind of experiment, however it should have remained a live exercise.

I suppose it is a take on dance hall, not just the one I was expecting. It's mid 90's electronica, perhaps one of the better example.

So much changed when I first hearts when it came out. Still an7ncg to the gut.

I love it as much as the first time I heard it.

I like Beyoncé, I appreciate Lemonade as a visual piece but when just listening to the music it misses that narrative device.