My 1001 Albums Journey

Album	You	Global	Diff
Yank Crime Drive Like Jehu	5	2.74	+2.26
Hms Fable Shack	5	2.76	+2.24
The White Room The KLF	5	2.78	+2.22
Gold Ryan Adams	5	2.83	+2.17
Songs The Lord Taught Us The Cramps	5	2.84	+2.16
Bone Machine Tom Waits	5	2.85	+2.15
D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle Throbbing Gristle	4	1.89	+2.11
Infected The The	5	2.93	+2.07
Swordfishtrombones Tom Waits	5	2.94	+2.06
Nighthawks At The Diner Tom Waits	5	2.99	+2.01

Album	You	Global	Diff
To Pimp A Butterfly Kendrick Lamar	1	3.64	-2.64
Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black Public Enemy	1	3.23	-2.23
Your Arsenal Morrissey	1	3.05	-2.05
A Seat at the Table Solange	1	3	-2
For Your Pleasure Roxy Music	1	2.98	-1.98
Merriweather Post Pavilion Animal Collective	1	2.91	-1.91
Stripped Christina Aguilera	1	2.88	-1.88
Metallica Metallica	2	3.77	-1.77
Tea for the Tillerman Cat Stevens	2	3.67	-1.67
good kid, m.A.A.d city Kendrick Lamar	2	3.65	-1.65

Artist	Albums	Average
Tom Waits	5	5
David Bowie	8	4.5
Radiohead	6	4.5
Led Zeppelin	5	4.6
Neil Young & Crazy Horse	3	5
Neil Young	4	4.5
Black Sabbath	3	4.67
Aretha Franklin	2	5
Bob Dylan	6	4.17
Beatles	7	4
Deep Purple	3	4.33
Marvin Gaye	3	4.33
Queen	3	4.33
Johnny Cash	3	4.33
Pixies	3	4.33
Sonic Youth	5	4

Artist	Albums	Average
Morrissey	4	1.75
Kendrick Lamar	2	1.5
The Velvet Underground	3	2

Artist	Ratings
Public Enemy	4, 1, 3

Classic is the word for this album. From the hypnotic riff of the changeling to the guitar play on been down so long the slow build up of all the songs is mesmerising. Cars hissing. L.a. woman. Crawling King snake and of course light my fire give mr Morrison a chance to use his voice to full effect. Mr Mojo do your stuff.

Classic album. Jazz fusion not to everyone's taste but it certainly grows on you

Not the easiest nick cave album but a very enjoyable one has aspects of earlier albums all rolled onto 2 discs. Some Birthday Party tunes. Takes a lot of the best elements of nicks writing. A grower of a piece of work.

My first Snoop album ever.....seemed like one continuous tube to me with some radio advertising thrown in. Take out the cussing and it's an instrumental album

Nice early album. Some hits some ballads some rock n roll most famous I think for the fact the clash stole the cover colouring for London's calling

Nice tunes sounds so young

Great album

Listened to a couple Tim albums over the years. First time with this one. Some nice tunes.

Not to my taste tbh. Too many styles colliding

One of my earliest albums. Some classics but does sound dated now

Classic rock at its finest

Great album some timeless classics

Classic album Gabriels last one. One of the first double albums I bought back in the day.

Some classic songs here. Some exotic instruments. Nice sound.

Nice album. Very relaxing

Nice mix of punk and pub rock. A bit of adverts and a bit of Dr feelgood

Acoustic led album. Some classics. Some nice sounds.

Nice sound on the reworked album. Original not so good. Sixties sound to a lot of the tracks but has Andy's stamp all over them.

Nice sound

Jangly guitar at its finest.

Not my thing tbh tries to be something it's not.

Classic

Great sound. Some really nice tracks.taken far to soon.

Considered to one of the first..and best. Of the live blues concerts recorded.

Nice sound

Classic album from a classic band

More of the same from Muddy. Very nice

First listen to this album. Sounds good if somewhat dated. A bit of early Stones Free Jethro

Classic break up the band album. Been played to death over the years still sounds best MOR.

Classic Brit pop album. Some classic tracks. Some tracks Bowie would be proud to have written. Lays the blue/Damian sound that evolved and made the band instantly recognizable

Nice sound not the mist difficult Bjork to listen too.

My first wod album. Impressed with the sound. Will try a few others

Enjoyable album

Nice easy acoustic recording. Easy to listen too nice voice.

One of my go too albums in 2001. Didn't think Ryan could top Heartbreaker. Grows track by track. 6 stars. Rescue blues and nobody girl are in my opinion two of the best songs of 2001.

Have heard this album a few times. Nice sound

Three and a half hours of some of the best jungle and dnb I've heard for a long time.

This tour was the second concert I attended ..45 years ago. Still sounds as fresh as on the night. Fantastic front man and the duel guitars make for a great sound never to be forgotten.

Classic 3rd album.

Kiss at there komic book best. 5 of the songs on here made it onto their 2nd live album, says a lot about their back catalogue.

First Keith album. Jazzy piano. Not my thing but gave it a listen

Not a lot here that I've heard before but James brown is James brown iconic sound. Very short for a live event. It is 60 years old

New order are new order. Could be any song from any album. Why have song titles when they are interchangeable

First time listener nice tightish sound. A good few classic songs. Worth a listen.

Howard's debut album still has a catch today. Some classic punk anthems here

Bon Scott's last studio album with AC/DC saw them lay down some convincing blues tracks with some memorable riffs. Still sounds good today

Would make a really good instrumental album. Courtney's screech get to you after a couple of tracks

U2 changed direction a bit after rattle and hum. Some very nice tracks on this album. What I remember most about the release is all the media interaction rubbish that went with it.

First listen to this album. Very nice sound

Listened to the deluxe pack with all the extras. Some good clean playing

Nothing here thats not been done

Relaxing sound.

Never a fan to be honest. In saying that there are a couple of tracks here everyone knows but I struggle with the others.

Heard this a few months ago for the first time. Really enjoyable disc. Best of the original funkadelic albums

First listen to any TLC that wasn't in the charts. Some nice beats here. Will definitely listen to some more

Love the sound of this album kind of prog.

Nice sounds. First listen to this crowd.

Nice album. Gentle songs great voices

One of my favourite Smiths Albums. Such sad lyrics to some catchy tunes. Definitely worth a listen. If you listen to this on Spotify it plays a fantastic radio after the album.

What a fantastic sound this album has. Production great soundscape tunes what more can I say

Not the best PIL album to introduce you to the band but in its day it was a bit of a game changer

My favourite BoC album. Heard it when it first came out and adored the sound. Listened to a few other albums but this is still my lazy Sunday morning go to.

Sounds like so many of today's albums. Autotuned. Machine driven beat. Nothing stands out here. Would be hard to pick Lorde out of a cast of other singers.

Had only ever heard the name before this post. Some nice sounds on this album by a talented multi instrumentalist. Will have a look at his back catalogue

I prefer suicidal tendencies to the surfers. Some nice sounds but too many sound effects for me

Enjoyed this more than I wanted too once I got past the extreme/ in living colour soundalike

Best early Dylan album by a long way in my opinion 7 of the 9 tracks are classics that 90% of music lovers would be able to name. Desolation row is without doubt one of the best songs ever written

3 Stan album I've listened to this month and they just seem to get better. 7 nice smooth tracks here with Charlie Bird. Bossa Nova at its best

Some nice sounds here but nothing that sticks out.

Great bluegrass some classics.

Best frank album in my opinion

Over rated in my opinion.

Liked this album. Some nicely produced tracks

Great album they still play some of these songs in live shows after 12 years.

First modern jazz band I discovered really like this album

Classic from the first note 🎵🎶🎶

First listen to the full album. Some of it is dated but some still sounds good. R I p. Garry

Opens like a greatest hits album

First listen to suede. Some nice tracks.

Got this album for Christmas when I was 14. Love the mix of queen rock songs and Kookie fun songs and of course the iconic BR

Not the biggest TM fan. Some nice sounds but a bit dated imo.

Listened to this a few times and personally can't see what the fuss is about nice sounds but nothing special.

True classic. Great production fantastic voice. Doubt anyone has that range these days without autotune.

Not my fav kind of music but still some nice sounds

Nothing to see here .....

One of my fav rem albums can hear them getting their sound ready for automatic.

Nice sounds

First album of what I would class world music. Every nice with the brilliant Biko.

Who's bad

Liked this album when it came out the first one without richey

First listen to tis album. Impressed by the fluid sound,changing beat and tempo at will. Good morning, captain is one of the best songs I've heard in a while

Nice but dated

Another classics from back in the day. Doesn't sound as raw as I did when it first came out.

Nice sounds. I prefer their newer stuff tbh

True classic

Lovely sound from this jazz album

First time listen 6o this classic folk album nice relaxing vib3

I find that most Fatboy tracks,good as they are sound very similar to me so this album is like one long drum beat with a couple samples thrown in.

Another Elton John album built round 1 track. Instantly forgetable

Hell yeah.

A bit lightweight. Maybe 3 good songs. Enjoyable

Fantastic album for its time. Very Swans, trail of dead. Luau is fantastic.

Another classic from Mick and the boys

Can't get into this jazz at all

Saw Simz on later with jools. Liked what she done. Good album

Always liked the cure. Some good tracks here

Another classic album. Jim's voice on here at its best real rock n roll. Road house blues has an iconic vocal harp trade with some wicked piano.

Another great Elvis album

Phil's magic at Christmas

Great funk album.

Nice rap album a few decent tunes

Never really Understood the Captain. Just noise to me.

Really enjoyed this had heard some of it before but never followed it up. Will have a look at their back catalogue now.

Not sure of this sounds like a load of tunes just thrown together no direction .

What a voice.

Not the best singer or guitarist but always brings a good album to the table

Nice sounds

Not an easy album. Too many lyrics for my liking. Goes from full orchestration to single guitar seems a bit forced.

Nice concept that actually works.

One of the first live bands I saw played most of this album. Still sounds great

Great album what a voice tragic story.

Great album

Nice

Haven't listened to the sabers in over 20 years. Great album.

First cowboy album but surprisingly good fun. Have heard most of them before. Marty had a good voice.

Seems like a 1 track album. The rest sounds like filler, even a couple of cover tracks just to fill out the time.

Started with Siamese Dreams and though the SP were phenomenal. This sounds more of a Mish mash. Some great songs but still something missing for me.

Some nice sounds but save yourself some cash n play an old Rainbow album at 45rpm. Same result

Descent sound couple of nice tunes. Worth a listen for the weird Iron Man cover alone.

Not my fav KW set.

Nice voice. Some good tunes

Good musicianship but it's not CSNY move on. Nothing to see here.

Strange album. Electronic sounds seem to be over the top of tracks not part of them. Probably ground breaking for its time

Britpop classic.

David's breakthrough album. 4 or 5 good tunes and a decent cover.

Nice album. Remember Christine from jools Holland really nice visual artist.

66 years old and still sounding good.

Haven't listened to tricky before...saw him interviewed and didn't think much of him. But need to hold my hand up here. Very good album. Can hear the massive vibes. Will defo be into his other releases

Relax

Not bad

Nice album. Like his voice. Sad story

1st listen and was impressed. Sad story of singer but some nice tracks here

Can't complain about SY

Classic jimi

Not sure if I get the concept side but nice enough listen

Love everything bill touches such a great songwriter and not a bad singer either.

Can't go wrong with kinks

Some nice tunes

Very nice sound. Great harmony

I bought all VH albums up too this one. Not my fav

Not my thing tbh. Some nice music played well but......

Excellent album. Bought it when it came out played it to death

Not for me sounds like my stomach after a heavy curry.

One of my favourite albums every song a masterpiece

Although I grew up in the glam rock era and love Bowie. Mud Slade and all I never took to Roxy. Nice sound but does nothing for me

Enjoyable if instantly forgetable

Nice songs. Like his voice

Can't believe how old this album is. Some really nice sound

Iconic cover and fantastic album

The grateful dead could play some nice melodic songs

Another good listen.

Bluegrass Mixed👍

Great album almost like a greatest hits

Enjoyable album. Have heard it a few times sounds a bit dated but still good

3 people make sounds that have been made before instantly forgetable

Not a big fan of DA,s nasally voice but some nice sounds here. A bit Radiohead in places. ..not a bad thing

Iconic first Brian album. Banging

Loved this since the day it came out

1st listen. When you get over the nails on a blackboard screech it's actually not bad.

Great album.

First listen enjoyed it more than I thought I would

Nice sound. Sometimes felt a teach was going to a different level only for it to return. Helicopter is a prime example.

Timelords Justified ancients of Mu my JAMMs KLF WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL THEM Bought 1987 what the f*CK when it originally came out. Have loved the Justified Ancients of Mu Mu ever since. Great exploitation method.

Classis songs on a classic album

Some nice sounds

Love this

First Ryan album I bought. Thought it was great. Had another couple then started going downhill to prolific and just releasing everything. This album has some great songs

Iconic.

Better than I thought it would be

Nice. Some good sound5

Love Tracey's voice.

Iconic album. The sound of Newcastle last century

Great live album considering the technology back then

Good album. Various styles mixed and mashed but works well some nice guest appearances

Enjoyable from start to finish. The album that thrust the band to superstardom that unfortunately was the start of the end.

Nice album unfortunately 75% of stooges songs sound like wanna be your dog to me

5 stars obviously gets better with each kisten

Sorry I just don't get it. It's a nice album but I will struggle to remember any songs by next week except the nat king cole nature boy.

Nice...who needs c n or y

Such a great voice

Love mbv.

Some nice souns

Nothing to get exited about here

Great album. Some nice catchy tunes

Typical jack bluesy rock goodness

Great voice. Don't think the remastered brings anything new

Can't beat a bit of beasties. Not the best but some rocking pieces

Has not aged well. Some nice tracks done instantly forgetable

The start of the Iggy/Bowie era. A change to the usual Iggy wanna be your dog approach

Great album.

Some good tunes here Kate bush comeback album

Nice punky almost bluesy short songs

First yes album I heard still sounds good if slight classical overload for me

Catchy tune

Don't get this at all. Too much going on

Nice classis builder album

Nice more like a greatest hits album these days

Classis album some fantastic riffs

1st time listening very nice I'm a big Steve Harley fan and there are a lot of similarities in the song writing here. Even sounds a bit cockney at times

You know what you get with the stripes great stuff. The Spotify radio after the album is superb what a bonus.

Nothing remarkable here

Nice mix of different cultures enjoyed it

1st listen. Some nice tunes on here need to listen again

Bang average album

Nice sounding album

Iconic album sleeve. Great tracklist one of the best ever.

One of his better attempts

I remember buying this the day it was released and being both happy and slightly disappointed at the same time. A wide range of sounds,some good some not so. Loved Ian but tis album took a bit of time to get used to

Haven't heard Black Flag in such a long time. Great tunes here

Fantastic album. A bit of a change I toms direction at the time. The 1st of the "trilogy".

Great album

First time with this album. I knew she had a good voice with the singles I've heard but this is fantastic. Great sound all over

Enjoyable versions of some classics

Not what. I Was expecting. Nice sounds

Not the best album if your starting out on NC

Nice voice good tunes

Not for me I'm afraid

Nice sounds

Not bad. Never really got into this band

Like some of the tunes here. Easy listening

Another great album.

Typical country album nothing sticks out

Nothing special

Enjoyed

Nice typical mudhoney album

Classic 6 stars

You can tell how good something is by the number of times it's covered and a lot of this has been covered as full versions or samples

Nice. Has a talking heads vibe in places

Iconic album

One of the 1st "new wave" albums I bought loved prove it and marquee moon. Great album overall.

Not the best Beatles album. Seems to lose its way a bit but considering what the band were going through. Some iconic tracks but not enough to make it a classic album in my opinion

Prefer I should Coco but not bad.

Typical Elvis album some good some overdrawn

Iconic album

Nice. To think a lot of this album was originally made at home

Nice sounds need to listen to some more Prone

Nice sounding album

Nice if somewhat dated

Just noise. No rhythm. If it's your thing god luck.

Nice sounds

First santana album. Enjoyed it

Some nice sounds me

Some pulp classics on here

Not the best live album. Not sure if it wants to be Tommy live.

Another cop out safe album. 2 hits and the rest instantly forgetable.....like the fire.

Still a great album.

First listen and enjoyable album. Reminds me of in living colour nice

Classic sound

Nice sound

True classic. Jesus gonna be here 6 stars

Nice sound great voices

Great album. First listen to this band will check out the rest of their stuff

Typical Joni.

Nice sound byrds do country

It's beck. Cool sound

Early work. Not sure if it's rock or psychedelic. Can hear a bit of bittersweet in there. Jumps about too much for me.

Rubbish. Too many eno inspired tracks all over the place no flow to the album.

Like this album. Nice guitar sound

Back when U2 were a band. Typical 3 hit album

Freak of a classic

Nice collection of morrissy misery

Intresting

Classic from track 1

Dug this out last week and it's still as good as ever. Got a strong primal scream grove going. What could they have done if it wasn't so long between this and the next album. Classic band classic album.

Classic 3 min pop songs

Safe album from a good guitarist

One of the great albums from JP. unleashed in the east is IMO the pinnacle but in fairness this album isn't far off it.

You know what your getting with the Mondays

Not a big fan of this album think it tries too hard and ends up everywhere

Sounds a bit dated now but was a good play back in the day

Not my thing

One of the best

Classic from a long time ago. Spreads across a lot of different styles. Recommended

This was the 2nd MV album I heard and I thought it was great. Love the sound

Nice sounding album. Not sure if it sits as a classic after one listen. Nothing jumps out tbh.

Short set from one of the greats. You know what you are getting

Nice jimi album a few good tracks

2 tunes 12 tracks 3 classics

Classic from the boss

Great album great variety of tunes and a cracking voice. So tragic the way life turned out

A classic from a legend. Nothing fancy just a man reflecting on his life knowing he hasn't got long to go

Drum machine driven pop. As it asked...what have I don't to deserve this

Sounds like a lot of single female artists. Nice and safe nothing risky

Some really nice sounds here. Landscape tunes. The start of the sell out in my opinion

Nice vocals.

Great album from a great band

Average attempt

Nice sound

Not sure about sufjan. Don't get anything from this.

This came out 53 years ago and it sounds like the latest moby/portishead release. So far ahead of it's time it's scary a 1971 trip hop album.

1 really good song on this album. Is it the Beatles is it not the Beatles ...who can tell

Great energy. Got a Christmas no 1 as well what more do you need to Zack de la Rocha

Another classic by Mr Nelson.

Some good tunes here. Can see the direction he wants to go in

Her breakthrough album. Some nice jagged songs

First listen in a long long time. Still as good as I remember.

Could be 12 tracks could be the same track 12 times who knows.

First listen to any Beyonce. Production very good. Some nice tunes

Nearly 60 years old and still sounds good. Early Beatles were not great but they did things properly.

Great album

Great 80s band

Iconic classics album.every track a hit.

Is a queen latifah album or a de la soul album

Like this one. I'm Not into all Sonic youth albums but this one is very good.

Typical korn

Don't get the hype around this one. Mediocre tunes and too much profanity

30 odd years and still as fresh as when it came out. Classic

Mmm not sure of this nothing great average at best.

Some really nice songs here lovely voice and good arrangement

Not a big fan,know their hits but this is what I imagined a Fleetwood album to sound like predictable pip

Geno Geno Geno Geno

Sounds old these days but still some nice tracks great vocals

Nice first album couple of classics and some nice jazzy bits

Pun rock at its finest.

Strange album to say the least. Seems to be all over the place.

Nice voice nothing great

A cross between Neil young and tom waits can't be bad

Classic Springsteen that did ruffle a few feathers with the "kill the yellow man" line.

Big surprise here not what I was expecting some nice tunes

Very good

Typical Metallica album before they went mega. Average tunes average playing nothing to get exited about.

Great album

Nice easy album to get into

Some nice tracks here. Not a great album

Great album

First swift album. Contagious pop

Sounds a bit like all the 50s solo guys.

I think this is rods best type of music. Bluesy kind of feel. But sometimes the music and lyrics don't blend too well

Another good sounding album spoiled by unnecessary expletives

Unbelievably first time listening to this 49 year old album. Good sound.

Toni Basil's granddaughter does D&D

16 2 mins wonders

Nice sound as usual

Honest 5 star album.

Not my thing

Another game changer for the band classic sound

Great voice Liz is amazing. Good tight sound

Nice sound some dates but overall ...

I like this group but this outing is instantly forgettable. Nothing sticks nothing nothing to hum along to

Lovely sound. Great harmony and a couple classic songs

Where do you start with Morrissey.. the bin I find is the best place.

Nice mix of rock n jazz a bit of prog. A bit dated but still passes a bit of time.

Not sure if I like this Some heavy borrowing

Very good. Still sounds fresh. Saw them a few weeks ago still sound the same. Shirley has a great voice.

Nice mix of sounds. Will need to watch the film now.

Enjoyable soul album.

True classic album. I always thought the doors were a bit pretentious. This is the only classic album of theirs I have heard.

Much the same as all the other albums of this type.

4 songs ...1 instrumental and 2 alternative versions plus an interview. Hard to get an opinion on this singer who seems to talk through most of the tunes.

Long time since I listened to this

Enjoyable album

My staple diet for 1986. Played to death. Still love it

Great album has a few classics tracks never get tired of this

Classic would like to hear the original version

Not my fav Kate album too many high pitched backing vocals for my liking.

A true classic from when bob had a bit of a voice.

Nice

Safe sounding album. Not as exciting as their first 2 but enjoyable

Classic. 1st album not so much the 2nd but overall very good

the first queen album I bought when it came out still a great listen

Great album never dull

Nice sound. Not as throaty as I thought it would 5

Not as direct as first last but still has some good sounds. Does it try to sound the same with a different cast???

Great sound

What I would class as a classic disco album. Great vocals great production timeless classic songs.

Another great album

Eclectic album. Really diverse sounds.

Nice sound first listen to Robert's stuff will look At some others

1st listen not sure

Interesting sound from a great musician.

Great classic album

Not the biggest jam band fan here but some of this is actually not bad.

Nothing great here

Great voice nice round

Another hip hop that I don't rate. The whole genre is a waste to me all I hear is the same beat and profanity on most of these albums

Great album

Mice

Not my type of music but appreciate. Some nice safe sounds

Great grunge album from one of the best.makes nirvana sound like a pop band.

Nice first listen they haven't changed much from their beginning

Nice safe album nothing stands out

Very dated sounding album

Classic Alice

What a great selection of tracks. Lovely voice . Classic

Interesting album.

Great vocals tragic life story. Still fresh after more than 50 years

Nice sounds here. A bit Zappa ISH in places

Nice

Great band. Need to listen to more

Nice sound a bit shortv

Great album from a very talented band.

Great sound

9 tracks 7 of them top 10 hits what more do you need to say. Great production from QJ as well. R.i.p.QJ

Noise in a good way. Honestly don't think I've heard anything from MBV that I don't love

Classic rock pop album. A few nice tunes that have stood the test of time

Enjoyable album from an excellent word Smith.

Sorry to say but for me the first and fourth tracks say it all.

Not sure of this one tbh. Doesn't do anything for me.

Not a bad collection of tracks

I remember buying this in march 1982. Was into Def leopard and the like back then. Thought this was a great buy back in the day. Still excited me today ..most of it ...

Nice album. Mostly relaxing and songs being sung which isn't your normal Eno album.

Dated sounding short album 2 not back tracks and the rest totally forgettable

True classic 5 star at least

Is it just me....same same same

Sounding a bit dated now.

Great album

Nice. Old style

Nice if somewhat short mix

Some nice repedative sounds here. Nicky put together

Great album. Some classic tracks

Nice but short

Old but not too bad...hasn't aged that well tbh

Very nice sound well constructed

Liked the bass runs on most of the songs

Love Leonard's work. Some great songs on here

Old style alternative picking sounds very good.

Great sound.. loads of energy still sounds fresh

Another great Perry album from the days he had a slight clue of what was going on.

I like orbital but this sounds as if it was made by a 4 year old with a 4 volt synth with some keys not working

Haven't heard this for years. Some nice sounds

Great sound asa always from this fantastic group

Classic album what more can you say.

Very nice very very short

Classis album

Nice sound

Classic 80s sound

Don't know what I was expecting from this but just seemed to be a lot of noise

Great album nice sound

The marmite album that split the fans. It's become better over the years but as there are so many versions of it now either live or reassured it's hard to find the definitive version

Descent effort

One of my favourite albums from 1991. Great vocals nice tunes what's not to like. A couple of classic songs.

Great sound

Some nice tunes here that stand the test of time also some test don't but 59 years is a long time.

2 hits and the rest all sound the same to me.

Love this artist..always has great sounds on his albums. Well worth a few listens

Classic voice. Great album

Long time since listened to this. Aged well still some good tracks

Not too keen on this. Nothing wrong with it but just instantly forgettable

Nice album a bit grandmaster but good content

Haven't heard this before so pleasantly surprised I like it

Great album.

Enjoyable listen to this

Hasn't aged well

Nothing great with this one all. Bit samey

Nice enjoyable set of tunes.

Enjoyable album. Some alternative versions of some classic songs

Great album well sampled

Great list of songs by a classic word smith

Great album from a very good artist who's body of work is exquisite

Another of this artists album that is very good

Classic album

Cool gothic album some classics songs.

Another enjoyable album this region

Classic it's not. Very good at best. Their first "stadium album"

Another under the radar album. Like this sound. Another Aussie band

Bought this when it first came out. Going through a Ry phase. Still sounds great

Not good

Not think

Great album from all those years ago

Nice sound from another band I'm not great with. Daf Punk's grandfathers

I like this more than I thought I would. Simple songs

Great album

Love Jah.sincevi heard becoming god.

Surprised by this to be honest. Some nice tracks

Good sound quality for a live album. Some very good drumming.

Not my thing. Like rap love rock but this just seems pointless stop start rap rock

First listen. Some nice songs on here

Nice safe pop rock

Classic album from classic line up

Another banger ilof an album.

Minimalist rock very nice

Too much wanting to be early RHCP and NIN

Remember buying this when it first came out. Sounds a bit dated now but some nice tracks

Obviously some kind of a joke here. Pretentious dribble. No direction no drive no tune. Can't hold a note. This wouldn't make most people's 1000001 albums. No stars but have to give one to register feedback

Great album

First time listen to this album pleasant surprise.

Somewhat out there album great covers and somehow works. Check out their sound of music full album if you like this

Not sure of the direction of this. Liked the early Triffids stuff but by the one seems to meander all over still better than Nico.

Cheesy lyrics nothing great but paved the way for some future bands

Not sure. Very light and soft. No grit

Move along nothing to see here just a steely Dan album under a different name

Sounds a bit heavier than the last album. Some nice touches

Great album diverse listing

Great voice 11 songs and 3 versions of when did I stop. Nice

Concept albums don't always work. This one falls into this category

Had forgotten just how good this band were. Great tunes

Another good album from bob

A bit all over but some nice tunes here

As good or bad as his other albums depending on your view of rap.

First PJ album I got still a classic

You know what to expect from the specials

Never really been a Lou Reed fan. Some tunes on here are ok

Not for me

My fav MSP album, somewhat dated

Classic album

Never really got Cream. Descent album nothing special probably album 998 on the list

Nice change

Great childhood album

I love this album. Great sounds some of the lyrics are a bit double ent but still sounds good

Fantastic album great sound

Some nice tracks on here

First of the trilogy of laid back Dylan albums..time out of mind love theft and modern times. A new slower paced more bluesy type of sound

Have previously only heard John peels festive 50 fall tunes. This sounds ok. Will probably go back and listen to some other cuts

Classic album would have been better as a single album

Great album..great band.

Another great album

Interesting album some nice tones

Nice sound. Surprised to learn they overdubbed as far back as the 50's. Ellingtons classic sound

Sorry but I just don't get Miles

Some nice guitar as you would expect.

Nice soft jazzy vocal album.

Instantly forgettable album.

Not their best album still sounds fresh

A bit to close to MA for me

JT seems to like to sing about himself a lot. A couple of good songs with a lot of fillers.

Nice tunes. 1 big hit

100% classic.

Some what dated

Voice a bit too high and broken for me v

Nice sound to all their albums

Not for me

Great voice. Terrible taste of music. Cover of Alex Harvey's Next is the worst cover version I've ever heard......and that includes William Shatner.

Great album by a great band before they sold out to the stadium rock they butcher these days.

Fine album for st Patricks day. Not as friendly as RS&L but does have their biggest hit. It's a bit odd listening to FTONY in march.

Nice MOR feel. A bit dated but still some nice tracks

Polly has picked up the Siouxsie baton and has not stopped running. Not a bad thing.

True classic line up and album

First listen to this band. Some nice tunes but no real direction

Nice album from a very good band.

The album that saved Paul Simon.

Love Narks voice. Some nice stuff here

Some nice tunes on a rather mixed up album

Don't know what this is seems to be all over the place. Jazzy noise

3 talented ladies but I was expecting a little bit more to be honest

Classic. Great songs

Hawkwind remixing the 3 big hits again

If I was making an Asian dub album it would sound very similar to this. Predictable to say the least

Some nice songs here but unfortunately when I think of Coldplay I think of the singer who I think is a complete KH.

Nice album for its age seems to answer the question who what where with 1 track spread over 5 Songs

Honestly not sure of this. I like the fugees but this is a bit of a miseducation on what Lauryn is about

Great album

Staple diet in the 70s. Aged a bit but still good

Not too sure of Suede. Sounds to me like a poor man's Bowie impersonator singing songs oasis and blur would have rejected.

Cross between Vaudeville and British 60s rock that oasis would love to cover b

Classic still sounds good

Another classic album

Remember seeing them on joolz and thought they had a lot of energy. Listening to this album it seems like 1 long track

Nice little album. Not an instant hit. Not sure what it's trying to be

Sounds good

The usual Donovan fare here...actually saw him support YES in the early 80s and he was ok

Nothing new to see here the first of 6 albums with one theme.

Great album. Nice sound.

Some nice tunes on here

Still a great sound

Nice album when he still had a good voice

Can't we get the original albums on here not the 20 hr extended playlist

Typical EH album. Some nice tunes

Jones stops beating Tammy Wynette long enough to record a record with a couple of good songs

Enjoyed this

Filtered to alienation

Sounds like all other outkast tracks...nothing sticks in my head

Typical Elvis loads of words

Typical DT John gunbo

1st listen nice sound nothing jumps out at me

Interesting sound

So called classic from American rock band. Some classic tunes.

Nice groove some overly long songs but still enjoyed

Love this band. Great sound

4th cure album the last of their "sad" albums. Bit of a fall out and break up before the returned with Tho Top. All cure albums are great

Classic Mark

Nice sound some early Dylan and a sailors life is a fecking good track. Crappy album cover.

Always like the voice some nice tunes.

Another classic Floyd album

Not sure about this one. One minute it's a nice piano driven song then it crashes into something else

Not what I was expecting. Some nice stuff

Nice sound a lot of nusrats albums sound similar

Some nice vocals from randy some forgettable tracks from the band. .

Love pavement

Never a big sting fan but some nice sounds

Nice album that falls within the national/ Arcade fire parameters

Bought manifest destiny when It came out 100 years ago. Enjoyed the sound and listened to all available albums. Still like the sound.

Great album

Another Wilco album, the second one, that sounds like most Uncle Tupelo albums.

Half descent album from back in the day

I'm sure I've heard most of this in a restaurant. Very relaxing.

Nice sounding

5 star classic

First listen and apart from the hits not much happening. Seems like George found a line he liked and decided to repeat it often.

This man knows how to hold a note and he proves it time and again. Some nice melodic songs.

Love the doves. The best Elbow tribute band I've heard. Great album.

Another great album from John and the lads

Nice safe album

Great voice nice choice of songs

Some nice songs on this album. Deffo call out to the 50s and 60s. Some smooth guitar as well

Same as the rest.

One of his better one

Some good tunes here

Some nice segways and tunes here

Sounds like one track all the way through with occasional solos

Never heard of this group. Interesting

Nice mix of styles ..is it heavy metal??

Nice

A young Iggy full of anger. Some classics some not so

I like the sugar cubes. Nice groove ang bjorks voice fits in nice

Nice album with a couple classics

First time listen. Remember him on LWJ. very good

Bought this when it first came out. Great album a continuation of the sugar cubes

Sounds like heroes and villains almost through the first half of the album

Great album from a very talented person.

Sounds like a jam session to me and not a very good one

Still sounds great

Very nice sound. Some cover versions to fill it out

Bought this when it came out and enjoyed it. It hasn't aged well

Nice album good vocals

Surprisingly mellow album enjoyable

Great classic album with a good back story

Great album aged ok

Nice interpretation of some old dpngs

Classic album with classic singles

Fantastic album. What a voice

Interesting album. Weird version of a Motown classic

True classic some great harmony

Interesting

Dated and no very exciting

First headline band I saw supporting this album. Great stuff

Still got the beat

Not for me. Voice is like scrapping a chalk board all song about there ego. Reminded me of Orval the duck.

Every track is a classic in my opinion. Great all round record

Interesting album

Rock opera some good some bad played to death to be honest

Only one song on Spotify so listened to a few from elsewhere. Nice soundc

Basically if it wasn't for the word "um"....profanity and sampling this would be an instrumental album. Not 1 original idea. Since My beautiful, which I thought was great, it all sounds the same. Like finding a piece of rabbit sh*t on a hillside ...nothing new here.

enjoyable little album

nice classic album

not heard this in a long time still enjoyable some nice songs

some nice songs a bit repetitive

good sounds

nothing new here second division grungy stuff

a bit all over but still the Zappa magic

sounds like so many other bands of the time nice sounds

usual long winded songs from Elvis. why use 100 words when you can use 500. not a bad song to be honestly

great sounding album a few classics

to be honest not much here that is memorable

not sure about this

interesting sound

a blast from the past....still loud.

put this on and went for a walk.good walking album. nice pace good tunes

classic album r I p Ozzie

some nice sounds on here

first listen to this artist. some nice musicians making good melodic music

great album. bought it when it came out what a voice

very large body of work here. sounds like a slightly upbeat The Handsome Family on a good day.

classic voice. nice cover version

iconic voice and nice track layout

it's the jam

some classic songs on this album. Chrissie has a very distinctive voice

the usual nick fare

great album. great band great music great vibes

massive Bowie fan here up to tin machine. After that things never sounded the same. this one has maybe 2 good tracks and the rest seam forced. sorry David.

first listen. a few nice tunes relies heavily on the drum machine in a few places

I like this album. nice voice

listened to a couple of tracks, not my thing tbh. heard worse thouth

one tune album. such awaste

it's the pet shop boys....2 albums in this list but you could play the same one twice and not realise.........

another classic CCR album. not so keen on the live stuff.

great voice

nice sound. bought this when it first came out

great album great band

the best Marc Bolan tribute I've heard in a while

good sound. nice short songs

not my thing tbh all been done before

I like the sound of this will have to delve into the back catalogue

great album from a very underrated band

some iconic sounds on here

good album. nice rhythm

never a favourite. seems to like to hold onto a riff or pattern over a few songs. is it classic rock or rap or ,????

nice sound. been a NY fan for a long time. worked through CSNY and some of Springfield.

I want to like this but it's not sure what it wants to be keeps changing direction

classic album the start of a good run of albums from MA

I felt a darkness when this was playing boring one dimensional

not a big jazz fan but this was nice

over 3 hours. didn't listen to it all but liked what I heard. great voice and very clever lyrics

not a big Mambo expert so nothing to compare this to. sounded good in places if a little repetitive

nice harmony misses Mr Young's grunge on some tracks

nice album from a great band

sound set from tight band

isn't laid down in the order it was recorded. some of the story's are disjointed. as for the music, exactly what you would expect from Johnny.

great album. reminds me of a lot of the pub rock albums from the late 70s early 80s.

classic album full of dark themes and hypnotic riffs

nice pop album with some classic

nice album by a truly underrated artist.

nice sounding album

not a big fan of this music but it sounds ok

classic 5 stars all the way. every track is a masterpiece

nice album that nearly destroyed the band with the fluke hit of the century

second listen to this album and it does grow on you. nice harmonies will need to have a look at the back catalogue

classic album made up from 4 good tunes

first listen to tang. always though they were a bit eno/fripp "no pussy footing" but some of this is ok. I like FSOL. so will investigate some more

eady listening album. some tracks from the previous album were longer than this whole thing. some real classics

nice. first time listening impressed

nice funk album.

nice safe 1st album from a good band

great album bought it when it came out. love everything about it especially the last track.

surprised by this. obviously has the 2 hits but didn't expect anything from it. some nice if repetitive themed songs. definitely worth a listen

great album from a great artist

another classis.what a good week. this set the tone for future sounds

is this country or is it Americana some nice tunes

the usual fare from this very talented individual. Ry Cooder puts a slightly different slant on proceedings

never really took to the whole Yoko years with John. while there are some great songs here the overall outcome is poor

nice safe album. ticks all the boxes.

nice sound.

nice sounds from one of the original supergroups.

long listen. some nice tunes. love the vibe

very nice blues album some good tunes

a great instantly forgettable album. wish I could remember anything about it but its been a couple of hours since I listened

listened to this during my heavy metal phase and thought it was not very good. now nearly 40 years later ...still think the same. Two good songs

lovely soundscape.

a nice safe samba album ..there must be more than 1001 better than this

very enjoyable album classis folk/country sound

likes to say his name a lot. nothing special passes the time

great voice some nice tunes

nice around sound to chill and relax

classic Texas boogie

I worked in a record shop when this came out and we played it till death. great album.

again nice single tune through the whole album . .I struggle to name anyone track. may be an age thing

from previous experience I was expecting a mash of folk blues pyscon jazz but was surprisingly more bluesy and good. not what I was expecting

just what you expect from ABBA fine pop songs althought a bit darker with the dynamics of the band changing with the spilt up of B and F.

nice sounds from a great artist

I like this. has a nice sound

great album from a great band

nice voice heard a few of John's tracks ..... enjoyed this

is it rap. .is it soul. .is it original. ..3 no's from me ...let's move on

not on Spotify had to listen to my own album. still sounds great

nice sounding album but vine leaf is a little fluffy cloud rip off and the rest of the album is the same. . I hope the orb and klf and early future sound of London got some royalties

nice safe travks. Stanley Baldwin is at his best.

a bit of a change from their previous very Turin Brakes in places

another great album by the band of the year so fat

good exercise album has a nice beat

one of a few MD album I can actually listen to

some nice tracks here worth a listen

great album from 2 diverse musicians..mostly David's ideas but some of Brian's can be heard in the background

waste of a good bit of vinyl

great album with a great groove

interesting album. some nice sounds

mediocre album from a mediocre actress and singer. had it all at her feet but addiction took it away. sad

what a voice trac has suits this style of music

the problem with a front man who has a distinct voice is no matter where he goes it sounds like his main band. even when he tries to copy Jag. some nice sounds but nothing new

great if somewhat dated album. one of the true reggae artists of his yimec

some nice eastern arrangements and origal tunes

what can you say about this. even the cover is iconic. in m.h.o one of the best ever albums. every track a classic.

listened to this yesterday ..can't remember any of it. .sorry

first prince album to be honest never really felt the need and again not really sure of this one. seems to like to repeat a small riff and make a song from it

nice sound enjoyed

nice sound jazzy in places enjoyed it. anyone who covers a FZ song is worth a listen

not sure what this is trying to say.

not sure itlf it's a soundtrack toba movie or to modern life but it is extremely forgettable

great album from a great band. not sure of the extras to be honest

Madge does disco .not very well

great album from a versatile band

I'm a huge Neil young fan so obviously this will score high. 3 outstanding tracks that still get played a lot at live shows.

I remember listening to bjork before she went weird....good voice and always a bit out there...even with the sugar cubes.... but gets further away from normal with every album.

I liked this kind of a smooth rap record. some nice tunes

one of the boys better outings

a bit too avant for my garde

not what I was expecting a bit experimental

classic rock album good starting place

nice sounding album.

nice album one big hit. distinctive voice and sound

I remember buying this at Manchester airport on the way to Greece for a holiday great album awesome sound at the time. even got the bartender in the hotel to play in in the bar a few times . takes me back

nice groove through all the songs..could be the same one

the to be expected album

no listened to this in a hundred years...still good dl

what can you say about this joke band. bright poppy rubbish

classic. album.

not a big prince fan. can't see what the fuss is all about with him.

sounds like a poor man's beach boys

first listening...nothing new lots of expletives and some nice rhythm

wanted to like this but found it very whiny and basic.

not a big Bowie clone fan. seams to have made all these on a six key stylaphone

I classic song on a forgetful album

another predictable run from the lovable rouges

nice enough but there must be more than 1001 better albums out there.

sounds good

traditional span album. nothing great

seriously ??

never been big on this lot. nothing original and yet they threatened everyone with copyright lol .never got my Napster trip to Florida either ...rip offs

when the original dungarees version of dexys moved on we seem to have these albums based around one piece of music repeated in nearly all the songs. strange

if my book was 10001 albums this still would not be in it. nothing that I haven't heard before. nothing original that stands out. lucky to get 1*

good rockin album from a bunch of old rockers.

nice album

nice sound. I like all the byrds and gran parsons sounds

very downbeat album.

interesting album very informative about Indian music

classic 1st album

nice album doesn't need the extra tracks in my opinion

not sure about Fiona she seems to be all over the place musically nice voice

another classic album.

great front man the second best thing to come out of Dumbarton. nice tunes

obviously had heard the hits but didn't know what to expect turns out it's a nice sound

same as their other sounds

nice album a few different styles. enjoyed

rather dates album these days. the studio version is better

enjoyable story line

nice voice pleasantly surprised

nice rock n roll from yesteryear

not a big fan of folk music but this was alright

I like the doves a lot. some nice sounds here

it's the beastie boys KICK IT

nice album. a bit of a change for them

just another Stooges band from Fagersta

classic album enough said

not for me

not bad. ripped a few ideas from others but comes together

nice grooves on this soul classic stands the test of time as well

not a big fan to be honest. don't get what it's doing

2 enjoyable tunes ..4 n 6. the rest nothing special.

my dog understands the high pitched drone better than I do. never really saw the appeal..the kick and lionheart were ok but ........

nice sounds

All I got is an angry middle-aged man shouting the n word as often as he can.

nothing to see here NEXT

simplistic but effective beat pushes this album along at a steady beat.

nice smooth tunes good voice.

not sure what Malcolm was trying here but it didn't workb

I like this. some nice tunes

all his albums are good if somewhat predictable

almost 50 years since first hearing this and it hasn't changed a bit either love it or hate it....

great album

nice safe album with a couple of hits on it

first listen. pleasantly surprised. some good sounds and lyrics....will listen to it again

nice if somewhat dated experimental album

loud seems to be the one drum track all the way through

nice safe sound a bit primal scream in places ...not a bad thing

apart from the iconic riff not much happening here. A lot was made of the fact that Mike played all the instruments on this album. To me it sounds as if he learned most of them on the day.

good sound well produced

nice safe short pop album

remember this from the day. very enjoyable

still sounds like an amature musician to me. . no talent wasted here

classic all the way. great guitar and a great voice

classic if somewhat dated

nothing memorable here sounds a bit dated

very good kinks tribute band

go by train it's a lot better

nice sound enjoyed it

this is pulp. the unmistakable voice of Mr Cocker good album. not aware of any hit singles from here but not the biggest Pulp fan so.

an all over the place album that actually seems to work.

sold out album. mostly radio jingles album goes nowhere

nice short introduction to Waylon if your not familiar with his work

it's funkadelic. what do youbexpect

nice safe beck sound ..nothing new

enjoyed this although it is a bit of a mixture

very plain album nothing outstanding

Very relaxed blues from a master

instantly forgettable

k has a nice voice and this is a safe album with no special songs

classic

sounds interesting

great album very brave to start with a fantastic song

not a great deal here

first listen to this and I think it will have to be played a few times

again first listen. some nice fingerpicking good tunes

not my thing to be honestv

not a big jam or SC fan but Paul's solo stuff is growing on me

bit of a crossover album

surprisingly good album. nice sound and a good groove throughout

Never have so many people been killed on the one album and considering young Kylie is on here the profanity is off the scale but it works with guest appearances by Shane and PJ. really good album

some classic songs on this album overall a solid piece of work

good lively sound

a couple of nice classis songs here. the rest are not bad. short album

a lot of the chaos that became the bad seeds can be heard on this fantastic album

nice South American sound to this ...very relaxing and some great 🎷

a bit Orb ISH. fluffy cloud sound alike not bad thought.

nothing on here that jumps out at me ...

nothing new everything borrowed from other. better. artists

nice jam album with a couple good strong songs

great voice and a nice groove

stripped back album

loved the first three queen albums. great songs great atmosphere

most tracks have a very similar feeling. the vocals obviously change with each singer but overall not a lot of variety considering the length of the album

rock album from an average rock band

never been a fan of either VU or LR

nice mellow sounds here good song writing

classic album great tunes

some nice soul

nice elevator music, if your getting off on the second floor

not bad for a second album.

1 hit wonder on here

great album well worth 6 stars

very nice little album sounds like a cross between early RHCP and AIC to me

nice vibe to this

surprisingly good album

brings back some memories

great album some nice pop songs

not for me

loved this when it first came out and still do

always liked AMC. great album

don't get this ...today is 1st of April not yesterday

true classic album

nice surprise with this one. A few different musical styles

short album. I like metal but this unfortunately does nothing to me

nothing new here don't make my top 5001 to be honest.

not sure about this

what can you say ..what an amazing voice ..nice mix of tunes.. . R.I.P. Mark

throbbing gristle are a great band ..not everything they do comes across but they are fantastic when it works

not a big madness fan a lot of the tunes sound the same

nothing special forgettable songs

smooth album some good tracks

nice sound if the tracks are a bit long

2 hits and a lot of Jazzy stuff

more expletives than a touretts conversation overall not a bad cd

nice mix of indie pop

one of the first albums I bought as a kid. still sounds great.

some nice sounds but hard to tell the difference between this and 50 other albums

mmmm not for me.

enjoyable little pop album

seems like a drone album

you know what you get with Bruce and this is more of the same

great album

not a big KC fan. have heard this a couple of times now and some of it is worth listening to

great band. enjoyed this

classic album great tunes

Madonna doing her autotune best

nice mix of bluesy jazzy type songs

some classic tracks on this album.

another classic album. bought when it first came out due to the Bowie connection but instantly loved it

another nice BB album

nice sound to this quite meklow

nothing special about this sauce .very M.O R. vibe don't know what it wants to be...🤔

classic from the outset

another classic album I bought when it came out love it 😀

nice safe middle of the road album

mellow vocals good stories

classic all day long.

great rock album some classic tracks very well put together

not sure of this some nice tunes somewhat spoiled by the vocals

nice mix of vocals some classis songs but still seems to be missing something in my opinion

good first album.

nice mellow 60's vibe some good tracks

only 4 tracks available on Spotify so listened to the earlier and rare album. some good sound

great album great band

again I remember getting this one the day it was launched.. still sounds good to me

over hyped average singer who built his reputation on a great guitar player. change the first word of the first song to Morrissey and you get where I'm sitting on this one. I loved the smiths but think yer man has a bit of a Bono complex

classic album from back in the day a lot of great tunes

very catchy tunes

not as easy as scream or give but grows in you.

a bit too Theatre for me ...some nice tunes but over all tries and fails to be funny

some nice sounds but not my thing to be honest wouldn't listen to it again

enjoyed more than I thought I would

never really gave them a listen. always one of the on the fringe bands but thought this was a good album will try their other albums

good pop music nothing outstanding

bjork at her weirdest

another divine instantly forgettable comedy album

nice sound on here nothing stands out though

lovely album I had forgotten just how good this is

another great album from a top class artist

still has a good voice on this outing. pleasant album

some great tunes on this fantastic album really enjoyed listening

nice but dated album

not my thing I'm happy to say. sounds like 1 long bit of noise and I usually like noise ..the swans...mars Volta. etc.

it's bob Marley. you know what you'll get and you know it will be good

does what it says on the tin. some classic tracks some forgettable tracks

lightweight album from a lightweight artist

nice deep voice but nothing special to get into this group

6 out of 5. you need to listen to the revisited cd as well...magical

another classic from over 50 years ago. some classic songs. some of Peter's best work

nice sound liked it a lot

first time listening ..not bad

another classic from Mr young. nice set of delicate songs

I like wire ..good band...good songs

never been a big Siouxsie fan but this is actually not bad

far too long with this ....why do we need 3 versions of most songs

nice birthday a bit samey

don't hear anything here that would make me think of this as one of the 1001. pretty standard for this genre

nice trippy sounds

great album

not a bad pop album if pop is your thing

does what it says on the cover ...not a lot

classic from start to finish

another instantly forgettable album. .who is picking this shit ?????

classic from start to finish

nice songs sound album

good songs nice album just before Kevin went on the road to insanity

rather repetitive

Listening to it all the way through makes it completely clear why it became the high-water mark for the genre. It’s the perfect companion for a relaxing day at home

another neither up nor down trip with this mediocre outing

nice safe sound not too experimental

great sound CCR seam to have made a career out of about 3 tunes on repeat

I prefer this to jack's solo stuff. very basic but some good tracks

H.M.S. Fable is an album that feels both classic and timeless. It doesn’t rely on late-90s production gimmicks; instead, it relies on timeless melodies, impeccable songwriting, and sheer emotional sincerity. It is a record that makes you feel deeply, makes you want to sing along, and leaves you feeling genuinely uplifted. For anyone who loves beautifully crafted guitar pop, brilliant storytelling, and music with a massive heart, H.M.S. Fable is an absolute, indispensable masterpiece.

The first half consists of short, jagged, and intensely rhythmic tracks. The lyrics are sparse—sometimes only a few lines—dealing with isolation, travel, and emotional numbness. "Speed of Life" sets a wordless, driving tone, while "Sound and Vision" juxtaposes an incredibly catchy, upbeat synth-pop melody with lyrics about sitting in a dark room waiting for inspiration to return. "Always Crashing in the Same Car" serves as a haunting metaphor for his self-destructive past Flip the record over, and the pop structures vanish completely. Side two is a series of vast, cinematic instrumentals heavily influenced by German electronic bands like Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream, combined with Brian Eno’s ambient textures. "Warszawa" is the emotional anchor here. It is a sweeping, mournful landscape with Bowie chanting in a made-up, phonetic language that sounds like an ancient choir. "Subterraneans" closes the album with a weeping saxophone, dedicated to the people trapped behind the Berlin Wall.

If you want to understand the true heart, soul, and political conviction of roots reggae, Marcus Garvey is essential listening. It is a raw, beautiful, and deeply hypnotic journey that sounds just as powerful and relevant today as it did decades ago. A flawless 5/5 masterpiece

Released in April 1983, R.E.M.’s debut full-length album Murmur didn’t just introduce a band from Athens, Georgia—it essentially mapped out the blueprint for American alternative college rock. In an era dominated by sleek, neon, synth-heavy British pop and bombastic arena rock, Murmur arrived like a ghost from the woods: mysterious, atmospheric, and completely out of step with its time, which is exactly why it remains timeless. Murmur is a flawless debut. By refusing to chase 1983’s trends, R.E.M. built an insular world that never ages. If you want to understand where indie rock came from, this is the sacred text.

After a brutal seven-year strike against their former record label and the departure of core guitarist Dave Gregory, Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding pivoted entirely away from standard guitar-pop. What they delivered instead was what Partridge called "orch-ustic"—a stunning, deeply mature fusion of acoustic instruments and massive, intricate orchestral arrangements recorded at Abbey Road.

Solomon Burke’s Rock 'N Soul (1964) is an absolute milestone. Often overlooked in favor of later 60s heavyweights like Otis Redding or Aretha Franklin, this record proves exactly why Burke was crowned the "King of Rock 'n' Soul." Rock 'N Soul is a vital piece of music history. It captures the exact bridge where 1950s R&B evolved into the powerhouse soul music of the late 1960s. If you love Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, or classic vinyl grooves, this belongs in your rotation

The album consists of 14 short tracks that strip pop music down to its skeleton and rebuild it using cheap synthesizers, cartoonish pitch-shifted vocals, distorted guitars, and unsettling sound effects. The tracks are catchy, but in a deeply haunting way—almost like corrupted nursery rhymes. The production relies heavily on the Digi-Design modifications they made to their studio gear, giving the entire record a claustrophobic, lo-fi electronic texture that was way ahead of its time for 1978.

At Mister Kelly’s (recorded in 1957, released in 1958) is a masterpiece of live jazz. In an era where Sarah Vaughan was frequently backed by massive, florid studio orchestras, this album strips away the production to present her alongside a crack, minimalist trio: Jimmy Jones on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums. The result is one of the most wonderfully intimate, relaxed, and transparent documents of a vocalist at the absolute height of their powers.

The Title Track ("That's the Way of the World") The centerpiece of the record is an absolute masterclass in arrangement. Maurice White and Charles Stepney crafted a song that feels incredibly light and airy, yet carries massive emotional weight. It represents the absolute pinnacle of Earth, Wind & Fire’s artistry. It perfectly balanced commercial appeal with complex, boundary-pushing musicality. Decades later, its warmth and optimism still feel entirely fresh

played to death in its day

This album feels like walking through a bleak, smoke-filled, Cold War-era industrial wasteland. It combines the jagged, angular energy of post-punk with a heavy, hypnotic, tribal rhythm section. Geordie Walker’s guitar work here is legendary—metallic, droning, and textured, rather than traditional blues-based metal riffs. Jaz Coleman delivers his lyrics like an apocalyptic prophet shouting into the void.

The true genius of Punishing Kiss lies in its production and arrangements, masterminded heavily by Neil Hannon and Joby Talbot of The Divine Comedy. They bridge the gap between traditional theatrical drama and modern alternative pop. The album carries a distinct, cinematic "noir" energy. It alternates between smoky, alcohol-hazed jazz clubs and grand, sweeping orchestral melancholy. Lemper’s vocal delivery remains unflinchingly severe, sardonic, and passionate—she doesn’t merely sing these songs; she inhabits them like a stage actor under a single, harsh spotlight.

What makes Pretzel Logic stand out in Steely Dan's discography is its accessibility. While later albums like Aja or Gaucho are pristine, sprawling masterclasses in studio perfection, Pretzel Logic still has a bit of a raw, rock-and-roll heartbeat. The hooks are instant, the guitar solos (especially Jeff "Skunk" Baxter’s work) are scorching, and the lyricism is as wonderfully cynical and witty as ever. It’s a transitional album, but arguably one of their most cohesive and effortless. If you are looking for an entry point into Steely Dan’s catalog without diving straight into the deep end of heavy jazz fusion, this is the perfect place to start.

Few albums in the history of rock and roll capture the sheer, unadulterated joy of being young, bored, and hopelessly romantic quite like The Undertones' self-titled 1979 debut. Emerging from Derry, Northern Ireland, during the height of the Troubles, five teenagers managed to block out the political turmoil surrounding them by focusing on the things that actually occupied their teenage minds: girls, chocolate bars, and cousin rivalry. The result is an absolute masterpiece of power-pop and first-wave punk.

The Surf & Sci-Fi Aesthetic: Moving away from the biblical and gory themes of Doolittle, Black Francis leaned heavily into UFOs, aliens, and classic 1960s surf-rock instrumentals. The opening cover of "Cecilia Ann" and the gorgeous, dream-like closer "Havalina" frame the album perfectly. The middle run of this album is spectacular. "Velouria" is one of the most hauntingly beautiful love songs of the alternative era (elevated by a eerie theremin-like synth), while "Dig for Fire" acts as a brilliant, choppy nod to Talking Heads.

Dare did something revolutionary: it proved that synthesizers could feel human. Instead of treating the machines like cold, sci-fi novelties (think early Gary Numan or Kraftwerk), The Human League used them to write incredibly catchy, emotionally resonant love songs. The contrast between Phil Oakey's deep, dramatic baritone and the sweet, untrained backing vocals of Sulley and Catherall gave the record a "party-next-door" warmth that anyone could relate to.

If you are looking for the ultimate "no-skip" R&B album to set a mood, this is it. With its live horns, rich Rhodes piano keys, and Maxwell's effortlessly smooth vocal delivery, Urban Hang Suite remains a timeless, essential masterpiece of modern soul music.

Ocean Rain is a darkly romantic, brilliantly theatrical record that captures a band operating at the absolute peak of their creative powers." By swapping out the gloomy claustrophobia of post-punk for sweeping, cinematic arrangements, Echo & the Bunnymen created an album that feels entirely timeless. It is gloomy yet majestic, cold yet deeply passionate. Whether you are revisiting it or diving in for the first time, Ocean Rain remains an essential, breathtaking listen.

What makes the album flow so well is that it feels like a real-time street-corner hangout. The vocal interplay between the four MCs is masterful. They constantly trade lines, finish each other's sentences, throw out ad-libs, and modulate their voices—using everything from frantic falsettos to cartoonish Muquet-like delivery to match the mood. They didn't just write verses; they crafted dynamic, multi-layered group performances.

What makes Honky Tonk Masquerade special is its seamless blend of genres. Ely doesn't treat country and rock as opposing forces; instead, he uses the heat of a road-tested West Texas band to bridge the gap. Ely drew heavily from his Flatlanders running mates. Butch Hancock contributed poetically sharp tracks like "Tonight I'm Gonna Go Downtown" and "Boxcars," while Jimmie Dale Gilmore penned the iconic, melancholic "Honky Tonk Masquerade." Ely’s own writing (like "Fingernails") adds an energetic, rockabilly punch. The record hinges on two phenomenal musicians: Lloyd Maines on steel guitar and Ponty Bone on accordion. The interplay between Maines' soaring pedal steel and Bone's Tex-Mex accordion gives the record its distinct sound—half neon-lit Lubbock dancehall, half border-town street party.

If you only ever listen to one post-WWII big band album in your life, make it this one. It bridges the classic swing era with modern bop sensibilities, executed with unmatched swagger and warmth

Cheap Trick at Budokan isn't just a great live album; it's a essential time capsule of a band operating at absolute peak confidence. It bridges the gap between the melodic sweetness of the Beatles and the heavy, raucous swagger of 1970s hard rock.

Released in June 2001, Radiohead’s Amnesiac sits in one of the most fascinating spots in their discography. Recorded during the same infamously intense 1999–2000 sessions as Kid A, Amnesiac was initially pegged by critics and fans as "Kid B" or a collection of leftover B-sides. Look past that history, and Amnesiac reveals itself as a dark, claustrophobic, and deeply rewarding album. If Kid A felt like looking at a distant, icy apocalyptic landscape from a satellite, Amnesiac is the sound of being stuck down in the mud, fire, and rubble of it.

Like a Prayer remains a masterwork because its provocative nature was matched by top-tier songwriting and musicianship. It proved that pop music could carry immense emotional weight without sacrificing its ability to dominate the charts.

Gentlemen doesn't ask you to like its protagonist, but it demands your full attention. It’s dark, theatrical, brilliantly structured, and emotionally raw. Decades later, it remains a gold standard for how to infuse alternative rock with genuine soul and dramatic storytelling.

Few albums in modern history carry the emotional weight, musical brilliance, and cultural relevance of Marvin Gaye’s 1971 landmark, What’s Going On. Moving away from Motown’s traditional, hit-factory single format, Gaye crafted a seamless, nine-track concept album that acts as a poignant reflection on a world in turmoil. From the opening chatter and iconic sax intro of the title track, the album pulls you into a fluid, immersive soundscape. Blending smooth soul, jazz arrangements, orchestral strings, and lush vocal layering, the production feels organic and effortless. Songs flow into one another like movements in a symphony—whether addressing war and civil unrest (What’s Going On), environmental devastation (Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)), or urban poverty and despair (Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)). What makes the album so extraordinary is Gaye’s vocal delivery. Instead of shouting his frustration, he sings with a vulnerable, conversational intimacy that makes his plea for empathy feel deeply personal. Over five decades later, its themes remain painfully relevant, and its musical craftsmanship remains untouched. What’s Going On isn’t just one of the greatest soul records ever made—it is a landmark achievement in popular music. An essential, flawless five-star listen.

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Daydream Nation is an essential, immersive listen that defined an era of independent rock and continues to influence generations of guitar-driven bands

If you like your alternative rock dark, gritty, and driven by low-end bass swagger rather than standard grunge clichés, Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby is an absolute essential listen. It bridges the gap between abrasive underground hardcore and a hypnotic, danceable swagger that few bands have ever managed to replicate.

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Take Me Apart is a rare debut that feels entirely fully realized from front to back. It avoids sounding cold or overly clinical by anchoring its avant-garde production in universal truths about love, lust, and the courage it takes to walk away

You Want It Darker is a masterclass in late-career artistry. It avoids cheap sentimentality, offering instead an unblinking, beautifully composed look at the end of the road. Alongside contemporary swan songs like David Bowie’s Blackstar, it stands as a monument to an artist who maintained his creative fire and poetic genius right up until his final breath.

For many fans, this era remains the gold standard for the band—before they swapped their denim and unwashed hair for stadium-ready anthems and arena polish on later records like Only by the Night. It is loose, reckless, deeply authentic, and stands as one of the most exciting rock debuts of the 2000s.

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CeeLo Green's career is defined by high-risk stylistic pivots. Though some of his later solo releases experienced uneven production or strayed into overly polished territory, his best work is untouchable. When he locks into a groove that bridges the gap between gritty Southern rap roots and soaring, theatrical soul, there is simply no one else quite like him.

While a few cuts lean into safer, dated 1980s production choices—and some cover selections (like "Help!") divide purists—Private Dancer succeeds entirely on the back of Tina Turner's transcendent talent. It is a document of fierce independence, emotional depth, and a rare second act that completely reshaped the pop landscape.

It captures a legendary band at ground zero. The energy is palpable, the musicianship is tight, and it remains one of the best cover-heavy albums to emerge from the British Invasion. It’s fascinating to hear the blueprint of blues-rock being written in real-time. Because it relies so heavily on covers of songs that many listeners may prefer in their original blues formats, it can occasionally feel derivative. It doesn't feature the grand songwriting heights or distinct personality of the classic albums the Stones would release just a few years later. Essential for music historians and die-hard fans who want to hear where the legend began, but skippable for casual listeners looking for the definitive Stones sound.

If you have any appreciation for razor-sharp guitar work, over-the-top theatricality, and massive, infectious hooks, Apocalypse Dudes is essentially flawless. Universally praised by critics as a high-water mark for garage-punk and glam-punk crossover, frequently landing on best-of-all-time lists for underground rock.

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Good Old Boys is not an easy or comforting listen, and its sharp-edged satire has occasionally been misinterpreted. Yet, decades after its release, it remains a landmark achievement in American songwriting—fearless, intellectually rigorous, deeply compassionate, and darkly funny.

Snivilisation is widely regarded as a high-water mark not just for Orbital, but for 1990s British electronic music as a whole. It bridges the gap between underground rave culture and sophisticated home listening, sitting comfortably alongside masterworks by acts like The Chemical Brothers, Underworld, and Aphex Twin.

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