1001 Albums Summary

Great musicianship.

I’d never ‘got’ New Order first time round even though they are my era. Never got past the feeble vocals. Listening to this tonight though, while cooking, at one point round about track 4/5 I could see the appeal of the warbling synth angst.

Great musicianship. Have to acknowledge that. Listened to it while running, I don’t think I could have sat and listened to it. It’s just not for me, eventually the duelling saxophones got on my nerves. There is just an element of self-congratulation that finally tires. However, if this is your kinda music, there is no doubt about the skill and talent involved

Familiarly grimly ironic lyrics. Brings a smile but such a grim world view

Classic album. Phil had the full package, no pun intended

Made the year before I was born. The lyrics haven’t aged well, very fey. The guitar playing is sublime and Simon’s voice. Garfunkel is to Simon and Ridgely is to Michael.

Has there ever been an album with more hits on it? I’d never heard ‘Will Anything Happen’ and it’s my song for this week. Never appreciated d how suited Debbie’s voice was to this music. Having said that, am amused to notice that some of the songs are less punky and more ‘musical theatre’

Classy performer

Marmite. Decent lyrics at times, but I just find the music incredibly plodding. Prefer the love ballads, but could do without the vagrant -coughing-up-sputum-into-a-gutter vibe.