It’s a vibe and if I was hot and sweaty and drunk at a festival or something I would really vibe this. Instead I’m hot and sweaty and sober at home so I mostly liked it

Never has an album made me as angry as this. Just absolute pure shit. He’s not even doing something interesting. I’d occasionally get to a song and for a second I thought it was good then I realised it was just not as pure shit as the last song. I now know how El G feels when he’s not listening to dad rock. I have a pure hatred for Ian Dury now and want to exhume him so I can punch him in the face multiple times.

I liked it.

Frontier Psychiatrist was enjoyable. The rest bored me.

There’s something really gay about extreme homophobia isn’t there? I liked some songs to an extent. Was enjoying Stan but the ending beat me over the fucking head in the most obnoxious way I ended up hating it. Part of me feels like Eminem thinks his fans are morons and enjoys fucking with them.

Walk on by was great but outstayed its welcome by 2 minutes. Really loved the opening, having 2 odd minutes without vocals was really cool, especially when you have such an incredible and iconic voice as Isaac Hayes. Quite like by the time I get to phoenix, might have to listen to that a few more times to form a full opinion. The rest of the album didn’t do much for me, but Issac Hayes voice is incredible

Arctic Monkey vibes, quite like them

This is an album that definitely requires multiple listens. Really enjoyed the journey and feel there’s a lot this album has to offer that I’m not fully appreciating. Great songs, not quite TPAB, but a really enjoyable album.

It’s Bowie, it’s going to be great. Nothing massively memorable but it was all good non the less

Really liked it, will add it to my rotation

Banger after banger Love everything side One Really love Fill Your Heart, positive vibes please The opening of Andy Warhol annoys me but I like the rest Queen Bitch is great too

It was fine. Nothing too write home about

Thought it sounded very Sex Pistols then found it was John Lydon which makes sense but is disappointing. Everyone wants to be punk but nobody wants to be antiestablishment. Quite liked Religion I even if it was a bit on the nose. Meh

Quite liked it all Wordy Rappington was lots of fun Genius of Love I think I know from Always Sunny? That’s pretty great too. Generally liked it all and would like to listen to it more but don’t know if I will.

3rd prince album I’ve listened to and my last favourite. I feel like I’m missing something with this album, need to maybe look into it a bit and some context will make me appreciate it more.

Really liked it, really weird but in a really interesting way

Really like his stuff, it’s sad but beautiful and raw. Everything means nothing to me really resonated and was lovely. Listened back to Either/Or after this and I definitely prefer that one but don’t dislike this album at all

Quite liked it, felt like I’d heard similar stuff before though. I knew …Sometime and Last Nite which I liked. Good music, would happily put on at a party.

Really chill when nice, gave me Joni Mitchell vibes

Never properly listened to We’ve Only Just Begun and my god, what a banger. Some beautiful lyrics there and throughout the album and a beautiful voice. Sounds a bit 70s cliche but I’m sure it was new and innovative at the time. Gotta respect Bacharach, he really wrote some bangers. Loved the first songs, the rest were good too but not as good as the opening track.

I don’t dislike it but punk don’t massively do it for me. Quite like Police and Thieves but the rest seems to all blur together as fine.

Surprisingly I quite like it. It’s just the right amount of punk for me. On a rope was cool and the rest mixed it up enough to keep me interested.

Really enjoyed this, it was chill but had energy at the same time. Just fun to listen to.

Just started, not what I expected but liking it so far. I know it’s really acclaimed but trying not to let that influence my opinion. Love that there’s some Santana on here. It feels like a really great mix of styles and genres but with an R&B thread throughout. Ex-factor was a personal favourite on the album. Feels like the album was really thought out as opposed to just a selection of songs. The gaps in the songs talking about love feels like it grounds the album.

It just didn’t do much for me. Some good songs but it feels so focused on the vocals, which are good, that the rest of the music doesn’t really do much interesting stuff.

Initially wasn’t sure of the opening track as it felt like it took forever to get going and didn’t go anywhere but I think that was intentional and it’s actually a really good lead into the album. I do love funk and CHIC are disco but there’s some real funk influence in disco and I love it. Listening to the bass more and it’s doing some really fun interesting stuff. Funk rhythm guitar just sounds so good to me.

Good stuff

Generally quite liked it, didn’t feel too samey but stick to its theme

Love the whole album although maybe not my favourite Police album. Had to skip Mother because it just doesn’t feel like it fits in the album. Love the drumming in particular from The Police, it’s syncopated and cool.

Some songs I kinda recognised, it was alright

Absolutely loved this! Dancing in my car to all these things. Could tell it was Brazilian for some reason. Slight Gilberto vibes which is always good.

Just great music, every song was a banger. 10/10

I feel like I’m missing something with this album, like I like it but it’s not blowing me away. Like Pettys voice. Mystery Man was pretty cool. Really like American Girl, who doesn’t?

Maybe it’s the Buck’s Fizz talking but I’ve really loved this! Phil Spector produced some absolute bangers! Like he wrote the Christmas style I feel. Loved the album and it’s being played every year! Ending on was just a lovely way to the album. Another 10/10

It’s a no from me dog

There was some stuff they did musically I found interesting but it just gets overwhelmed by the aggression and it all blends into one sound. I did find it interesting though. Like the Brazilian influence at the start of Altered State, wish they used that more and explored it instead of just jumping straight into heavy metal.

Had to listen to it a few times to get my head around it. I really like it even if it is a little off the wall. I think it’s definitely a band/album I’ll revisit

It’s RHCP, they are what they are. Does anyone else really sounds like them? I guess I like it but it’s a sound I’ve heard so much it didn’t do much for me.

Big fan of Simon & Garfunkel, do like this album but there are some songs I can give a miss. Big Bright Green and A Simple Dulsatory Philippic don’t do anything for me. It’s not there best album though is it?

There is not a bad song on this album. You can tell it’s the first album of The Beatles changing there sound. Like it still sounds like early Beatles in some ways but it’s also developed and experimented in others

Obviously I’ve heard Elvis but I don’t think I’ve ever really listened to it. Some classics on here that were great. Really liked I Love You Because which I’ve never heard before. A few of the songs I hadn’t heard I really liked to. It’s a really timeless sound I think.

I found this album really interesting but I wasn’t quite sure. I was feeling pretty anxious when I listened to it which probably didn’t help. Would definitely like to listen again to fully make up my mind.

Really liked this. It was fun and something I’d definitely put on in the car.

Yes mon!! Absolutely love Train, banging album that flows brilliantly. Just love every track and it feels like a journey. Ending on Psalm just chills me out after vibing throughout the album. Might start running to this

It felt poppy but I could tolerate it. I liked it but didn’t love it

Absolutely hated Sweetest Perfection, there was a dissonance there that just didn’t work at all for me. Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence are both bangers but the rest was just a bit meh for me

I felt violated by this album but I kind of liked it. So close to 1 star but the more I listened to it the more I liked it. Only enough to make it to 2 stars though. I’ll probably listen to the album again though. It’s weird.

Some stuff I liked, nothing I hated. It was well produced but I didn’t love it

Some good songs and I like the kinks but nothing special. Liked Session Man though

This album did nothing for me.

Album flowed really nicely, enjoyed it from start to end!

Dull dull dull dull dull. Nothing for me here of any interest.

I don’t really know, it was fine. Nothing really stood out as really good or really bad.

Really quite liked this, never really listened to Rod Stewart properly. MaggieMay is great. Interesting to hear a different version of Someone like you after hearing the Carpenters version earlier, think I preferred this one. Interesting breaks between main songs, not quite sure what he was going for but I liked it.

It didn’t do a lot for me. I found the music interesting but didn’t care for the vocals and they kinda ruined a few songs for me. It wasn’t bad though, just not great.

Surprisingly liked it a lot more than I thought I would. Started strong but got a bit samey half way through.

Very impressive guitar work from Van Halen but nothing massively jumped out to me. Liked it but didn’t love it.

I wanted to like it more, don’t know if I had a better sound set up I’d enjoy it but I struggled to hear the music cutting through the noise. No songs stood out to me but I liked how it finished

I dunno, I feel like I’m missing something with this album

Aretha Franklins great and I enjoy all the songs but as an album it felt something was missing. Would just listen to individual songs as opposed to the whole album

Really flows as an album, all the songs are different but it works soo well. Lovely use of multiple instruments and musical styles just combined together flawlessly. Will listen to more!

Really loved the 15 second intro to the first song. Perfect length. 5 star. The rest of the album was good but not great. Love Stevie Wonder and there are some bangers but it didn’t blow me away.

I just enjoyed the album. It didn’t blow my away but it was fun and made me smile. He was no Johnny Cash but he was good. Mixed up Mess of a Heart was particularly fun.

I liked it more than I thought I would to be fair. Not usually a fan of big band but most of this worked. Really enjoyed the opening piece, the rest interested me less.

Really enjoyed this to be honest. Body Count gave me Beastie Boys vibes in a good way, just hope it didn’t ruin Rock & Roll for El Grande now he won’t be able to relate to it. Only criticism is Prepared to Die: “[Mandela] is a hero, he needs a Nobel Prize. But that will never happen, so I'm gonna keep rappin'” He won one 2 years later which makes Ice T an idiot and a liar who then kept rapping. Generally really good album though!

Enjoyed imagine, although like Chris, out of touch celebs but a downer on it. Jealous guy is cool as is Oh Yoko but beyond that I wasn’t a fan. Obligatory mention that Lennon beat his first wife

It was fine, I like Ray Charles but there was nothing amazing here for me. I wanted to like it more.

I just found it really boring. Sorry. If I grew up on a farm, and was retarded, Stooges might impress me but I didn't, so it doesn't.

The opening track dragged for me so I can only imagine how LG felt about it. Some songs I enjoyed, Drop the Pressure I got half way through and realised I knew. In my arms was alright. I wanted to like Guilty of Love but it just felt a bit self indulgent. Most songs seemed to outstay their welcome. Need you tonight was cool.

I didn’t hate it but it didn’t do anything to blow me away. It felt like an album with an idea and theme but it may have gone over my head. Liked back in the day but I just didn’t feel inspired by the album.

Just an incredible album. The progression from Sun King to The End just blows me away each time. I love every song individually and as an album it just works so well. I want you(She’s so Heavy) drags a bit but I can forgive that as it’s the last song on the A Side so it feels more acceptable? Just an incredible album.

I liked some of the tracks but it didn’t do anything amazing in my opinion. I really like the gorillaz but I don’t love them. The album lost me until Latin Simone got me back on it. Probably won’t listen again. The more I listen to Clint Eastwood the more I like it. No Wonder it’s one of their hits

Man this was a difficult one. There were moments I found interesting and enjoyed but they were just too few and far between. Way too long an album that just rambled on a bit. It just didn’t feel polished at all.

Man I was not in the place to listen to a load of romantic songs. Despite that I did enjoy myself with it. And I love her is just gorgeous. Even when The Beatles were doing generic ish pop they were still great and knocking it out the park.

This was just really chill and nice to listen to. Just made me feel very zen and feel the album. Really enjoyed Human

This just made me angry. Some of it was alright but most of it was shit and just weird and yeah I'm not going to think about this album ever again.

Kicking off with Metal Guru straight away is a bold way to start an album and I liked it! Just a fun T. Rex album, I listened to them loads years ago and revisiting is really fun. Should listen to them more really.

Some bangers but it didn’t do a lot for me.

Listened to this album with a glass of wine while stargazing. It was alright, it felt like a good combo but the album didn’t do much for me which is a shame. It was a well done album but wasn’t anything special for me

I’ve given this a few listens and each time I love it more and more. Just a joy to listen to

I’ve heard a little LCD Soundsystem and enjoyed it so this was nice. It’s a really good album and I can’t really Place why but that’s not an issue. Hearing the last track on the album without Miles Davies is really weird and feels a little empty but that works for the sentiment of the song. Close to a 5 but not quite

It came in, it did its thing, it left. Just great stuff, love a walking bass line, not quite 5 star but nothing to complain about

Would have been a 4 but it just dragged as an album

If I’m going to listen to a live album I want it to feel different to the album version which this album doesn’t really do. I think that’s an old school metal thing though. Despite that I mostly enjoyed it. Although Jailbait is a weird song and I did not enjoy that, far too close to the truth with rock bands.

Some stuff I really liked but there was enough stuff that felt like filler that put me off a bit. Would definitely listen to some of the songs again but not the album.

Really glad this exists, it’s interesting and fun and a cool combination of genres I never would have thought of. That being said I didn’t massively love it but I did enjoy it

Really liked this, nice mix of genres with a hip hop base. Could probably benefit from a few more listens from me but it did what it did really well

Love this album. Not a bad track and a lovely journey to go on! Rock N Roll Suicide is such a strong ending. One of those albums I never get tired of.

It was a nice listen but didn’t blow me away. I wouldn’t mind if someone else put it on but wouldn’t chose to myself

I generally really quite liked this. Particularly liked We Are the Music Makers. Not incredible but really well done and a fun listen. May listen again when I need to hyper focus on something.

I listened to this when I was really tired and feeling kinda down. Nice and cathartic, got all the negative vibes out. Great songwriter, less great singer but that honestly doesn’t bother me all too much.

Highway to Hell was a great opener. Night Prowler at the end I enjoyed but enriching else was pretty forgettable. It’s not bad, it’s just not for me

This just ain’t it for me. Welcome to the jungle is great opening. Sweet Child O Mine is pretty great but the rest I could take or leave, even Paradise City didn’t do much for me when I was listening critically

Really loved this. Opening track really sucked me in. Blue Moon Revisited was beautiful too. The album feels raw and unpolished in a good way. And it feels like they all really enjoy playing together. Didn’t really go anywhere but I liked it

Band On The Run is like Bohemian Rhapsody but better. Love every track on this album and it just flows from song to song. Can’t pick anything out in particular as it’s all just top quality

It dragged a fair bit but I actually kinda liked it. Did a lot of interesting things and every song felt like a journey to me. Would listen again, just don’t know under what set of circumstances

First track dragged but it felt like an intro to the music so maybe I can forgive it. Recognised Part IV for some reason. It grew on me as the album went on in all honesty. The Album Artwork is great too

I really liked this, got some Iron and Wine Vibes as well as Vince Guaraldi. Maybe a little long but loved the journey. Would love to listen again but would need to find the time with a glass of wine

Really enjoyed this album, it was just fun and nice. Highlights for me: A Rose for Emily, This Will be Our Year, and Time of The Season.

I’ve listened to Jess music from Peep Show. I’ve listened to this. I can’t tell the difference. I did like it though, I did a park run in the rain to it and it got me through most of it. I know it was groundbreaking but it’s not for me.

Some good songs but it didn’t do much for me as an album. It’s Bowie so it’s still good but not great

Came in with high hopes after loving Q Tips Renaissance. Haven’t really heard much of this sort of music in the past for whatever reason but have heard of the band. I knew Can I Kick It and really liked it. I never used to be a fan of sampling but I’ve learned to really appreciate it and this album has some great funky samples. I think a lot of it will benefit from a few relistens but I really enjoyed it. Not as much as The Renaissance but that grew from a 4* to a 5* so maybe his will too

I liked Promised You a Miracle but it some how managed to be repetitive despite being fairly short. The rest of the album was Simply Forgettable

Maybe I need nostalgia but this didn’t do a lot for me. Liked some of the songs but I’ve already forgotten what it sounded like.

I actually quite liked it, I listened to it a few times and enjoyed the sound. Some interesting influences all mixed together. Would listen to more of these guys

To paraphrase El Grande, it’s not even his best live album. That being said I enjoyed it, I really like Johnny Cash and think his live recordings let him shine as a performer. Definitely an album I could have on rotation

Don’t know why I liked this so much but it was really enjoyable for me. Never heard any NiN but I’m vibing it

I liked it. Not a fan of the amount of covers but a solid album.

I’ve heard a load of songs of this album but haven’t really listened to it as an album. I’ve heard Knights of Cydonia loads but this is the first time really listening to it. Loved the surfer rock combined with western style and all sorts of other things together. Will listen to as an album again

I wanted to like it so much more than I did. I’d heard of this album so was excited for it to come up but it didn’t really do all that much for me. It wasn’t bad just felt very samey

Came into this album sceptical and I bloody loved it! The sample of Genie in a Bottle in Thank You threw me but I really liked it! The whole of Disc 2 in itself is a masterpiece and a joyous listen. The opening 2 tracks were mint, candyman was great in a different way. Nasty Naughty Boy turned me on a little. And the rest of the disc was just mint. Listened to this album twice because it was that good.

I liked Oedipus Schmoedipus somewhat but this was just dull. It takes a lot to make a film score interesting in itself (shout out Miles Davis) and this was a non existent one so Adamson had no excuse but it just wasn’t there for me. I’m sure there are people who have got Barry Adamson and Bryan Adams mixed up, and the thought of people listening to this and expecting something like Summer of ‘69 is somewhat amusing. I just wish I could say the same about this album.

The electric organ is terrible and I hate it with a passion. Everything else on the album I quite enjoyed, but the organ just cuts through and ruins it. The bonus track is a standard I love and I enjoyed that but I don’t know if I should count it?

I came in thinking this would be absolutely awful but it wasn’t. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t good but it wasn’t the worst thing I’ve ever heard. Some interesting use of found objects. But yeah, won’t listen again, if I’d never had heard it my life would go on just fine. Honestly was expecting it to be more interesting. I can live with bad if it’s interest but it was just bad and boring

I feel like I’m missing something here but this album didn’t do much for me. Liked the song with Q Tip and the songs following it were alright but the album was mostly forgettable for me. Probably would benefit from a few more listens which may happen tbf

Didn’t like it as much as there other album but it was good. Happy to hear it but there’s other music I’d rather listen to most of the time

Sat in the theatre at work in the dark with this playing. Was great to hear soo much of the album that I would have missed otherwise. Some really interesting stuff happening, really enjoyed the vibe of most of it but has a few moments I got bored. Opened amazingly, the ambience got me right in it and loved the first song The Wizard lost me, really didn’t enjoy that Behind the Wall of Sleep I really enjoyed, the slight delay with the vocals between L+R was such a cool effect that enhanced the song NIB & Evil Woman were great Really liked Sleeping Village Warning didn’t justify its runtime for me but it wasn’t bad, I just felt it didn’t go anywhere.

Dudes trying way too hard. Wind your neck in

I really wanted to like this more. Maybe if it caught me on a different day it would be a higher rating but it just didn’t grab me as much as I hoped.

I don't know man, it wasn't bad but I just didn't really enjoy it anything special. It wasn't bad but it just felt a but bland. Kinda liked Jesus, Etc. but the rest passed me by.

I tried listening to this when it first came up. I found out my niece had passed away whilst listening to Vincent so that song and this album are difficult listens for me. I like American Pie even if I have no idea what he’s chatting about. Obviously Buddy Holly died but how does all the other stuff he’s talking about relate together? I still like it though. Vincent and Crossroads are sad listens but good. I like Everybody Loves Me, Baby. Babylon is a weird listen. I like it a lot but I have to listen to the Boney M version afterwards to resolve it almost. I like the album but it’s a weird one for me.

Love Cash and loved all this. Every song was great, Hurt is amazing! I’ve heard Cash do Give My Love to Rose loads but hearing this version hit differently. Had a cry during Bridge over Troubled Water All good shit

Herbie slaps man. I've listened to some of his stuff but never really given him a fair listen. I've heard Mongo Santamaria's cover of Watermelon Man before and really enjoyed it this time round too. Sly really hit some jazzy notes for me that I was vibing. Vein Melter was alright, I liked the ending but the rest didn't hit for me. I love funk, I love jazz, why have I never listened to Herbie really before now??

All the other Radiohead I’ve heard I really liked but this didn’t do a lot for me. I knew Jigsaw Falling into Place because Brad Mehldau has done a mint cover of it which I preferred.

I’m sure this is for someone but it’s not for me

It’s a really good album but I don’t think I’ll ever listen to it again. It’s just not for me but I can tell it’s good. Is that weird?

An ex of mine really liked this album, she was not a nice person. That being said I really enjoyed this. This whole album was just a mood and I was here for it. Definitely one to listen to in the dark with a good bit of bottom end - definitely need to stop listening to these albums in the car, my car speakers have no bottom end and I lose so much of the tracks. No idea why this album was so enjoyable but it was. Every track felt individual enough but they all followed a theme. That's what I want from my albums. Lasers on Insight was cool, I liked that. Definitely get a spacy vibe from this album. Opening of Shadowplay gave me I Wanna Be Adored vibes which I'm always happy with.

My kind of music. Listened to it while drinking champagne with my new flatmate which was a vibe. Just going to be a positive album for me I reckon. Possibly even a 5* after a few more listens

I really liked this and I feel there’s a lot I’m missing from just giving it one listen. Will try and give it a few more goes at some point but for now I like it

Man just a really good album. Love her voice and musical style. Loved the Thom Yorke track, just loved it all round. Thanks for introducing me to PJ Harvey

I honestly really enjoy this. Cult of Personality is a banger of an opening track. Open Letter (To a Landlord) is cool as well. It's all great stuff and I'd love more of it.

Jeffs a bit of a whiny boy but I’m here for it 100% all the time. One of my favourite, if not my favourite album. Classic post break up Elliot music this. Best version of Hallelujah. Lyrically just sad and beautiful, real cathartic gut punch of an album. Lover You Should've Come Over is a favourite of mine, paints a beautiful picture lyrically and I'm a fan of a unique time signature (6/8) I know Forget Her is a bonus track so I don't know if I should count it but I love it so much. Been on many drunk night walks listening to this album and feeling sorry for myself, 10/10 would recommend.

If Synergy is The interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young is the antonym of that. Individually they’re great but when they come together they’re just good. Our House being the exception. It wasn’t bad by any means but you just expect so much more when 4 powerhouses come together like this. It just made me want to listen to some of Neil Youngs solo work.

Really like this style of music, but if I fancied it I’d just listen to the O Brother, Where Art Though? soundtrack

Post punk I didn’t hate. That’s pretty impressive in my books

I knew Strawberry Letter 23 and liked it. The rest is the album was my kind of music and good but not great. Honestly a little disappointed as I was expecting a lot more

Expected some good songs. Got very little.

Classic Lynyrd Skynyrd. Can’t complain every song was bloody great but not quite there for me. I can’t hear Freebird without thinking about that scene in Kingsman

This album just did it for me! Vibing it in the summer and just feeling great! Mr Follow Follow felt a touch too long but I really loved the whole album. Can see myself putting this on while BBQing surrounded by great company, great food and great beer.

I didn't hate it, didn't love it. Some songs I could vibe too, others less so. Would be great to see live I imagine

I love you Miles, you’re a real mother fucker but I just don’t get this man. I love In a Silent Way but this is too much. I’m sorry.

Listened a few times. Really enjoyed all of it but wasn’t blown away.

Talking heads are a band that I feel I should really like but they just don’t click for me for some reason

It was fun, didn’t massively blow me away though

I’m sure I’m missing something with this album, love Bill Evans but the Vanguard album just misses the mark for me. Love Alice in Wonderland and Gloria’s Step but the rest didn’t hit me like other Bill Evans albums have

The first song reminded me of That One Night by The Hunted. Layla is like the opposite of Synergy. It’s 2 songs that when put together are worse than the sum of their parts. The rest of the album was fine.

It was fine, didn’t offer anything amazing for me. Won’t listen again but if it was playing I wouldn’t turn it off

This album started off strong but didn’t do much beyond its initial impression. It took me on a journey, sure, but it was in 3rd gear the whole way. I wanted to like it but it was just too dull. It’s well done which is what saved it from a 2

Listened to this a few times now. Really enjoyed it, Dave Grohl is very good at what he does. Didn’t blow my mind but will happily keep listening to this

OK is probably the right name for the album. I get what he was doing and it's interesting to blend traditional Indian music with D&B but I just didn't massively enjoy it. I'm glad it exists but it's not for me.

Listened through it a few times. Really liked it, feel I’ll listen to it more and like it more and more. Could be a 5 given time.

The less I paid attention the more I enjoyed it

Good shit. This album got me into jazz. Love a funky time signature.

I drove a few friends to Birmingham last night. I then managed to lock my keys in the car. I ended up having to get a lift from a friend who was there back to my flat to pick up my spare key, then get a lift back to Birmingham and then I drove back. This all led to me driving back from Birmingham to Shrewsbury between 4:30 and 5:30 listening to this album. I’ve got to say it was the perfect conditions, it was dark, the roads were clear, I was a bit delirious. When the drums came in in In a Silent Way it just got me going. If you can find a less stressful way to enjoy this album I’d recommend it but I had a fun adventure

Marvin, I listen to your music when I want to bump uglies. You complaining about alimony in song form is a real buzz kill. It was an interesting album and I’m glad it exists, but it didn’t hit me.

Close to perfect

I thought I was going to enjoy this but not as much as I actually did. Generally just really good and really fun. Every song was different enough while sticking to a vibe which is what I want in an album.

I just love this album. America might just be the best song ever written. I never know how I feel about Voices of Old People. This whole album just feels like a vibe I’m here for. Just a bit emotional and cathartic. Would recommend

Just kept listening to this and enjoying it. Picked up more interesting thing on each re listen. It’s close but it’s a 5 from me dawg.

Oh man this list is firing on all cylinders at the moment. That Lady is a banger, I first heard it sampled on Kendrick Lamar’s i and I’ve been hooked ever since. Some of the sexiest guitar I’ve ever heard. Summer Breeze opening gives me a chubby. Vocals are just smooth. Will stick on a load more.

I like it, I don’t love it

Grime isn’t really my thing. That being said I didn’t hate it. Kinda liked the last track

I just love a bit of Latin music. Wish my Spanish was better to understand it lyrically but I’ll get there

Really enjoyed it. Would have loved to have seen him live, proper performer and show mon

I wanted to like it but it just bores me and passed me by

I'm glad that I've finally listened to all The Stooges albums on this list, I hope Iggy's solo work is less shit but I'm not holding out much hope. I'm sure The Stooges were impressive and revolutionary at the time but in 2024 they just don't hold up.

It was fine music, I know it’s influenced a load of artists but if I never hear it again my life won’t feel like it’s missing anything

Some bits I actually quite liked, I went in thinking I'd enjoy it but it never went anywhere positive for me.

Started off absolutely hating this album, but it got better throughout the listen. Still not great but I didn’t hate it as much as at the beginning

I worked with a musician recently who was the biggest asshole I’ve ever worked with. Just an unbearable prick. He’d been compared to Van Morrison which I thought was fitting. That being said I liked his music and I liked this album a lot.

It’s Post Punk mixed with Alt Rock. So they took the only good part of post punk, which is the antiestablishment stance and mixed it with actual descent music.

There’s some really interesting story telling here, something I haven’t really heard before but I kind of liked it. I nice dive into Americana

Good stuff

I really enjoyed the other Hendrix album, this one just didn't do a lot for me.

Female led punk is pretty good. Great mixing of genres and styles, I like these guys. Listened up to Delicate Cutters as that’s where the original release ended.

I like Peter Gabriel, I like this album. Would listen to again.

I liked it a lot. I always wish with jazz vocalists that the rest of the band get a chance to shine though.

Just some dumb rich kid cosplaying as a redneck pimp.

I wanted to like it more. It was good but not amazing, maybe it’s just not aged well for me

I just don’t like punk, it feels like it’s satirising something and I just can’t take it seriously

Does an orchestra make Heavy Metal better? Yes. Does Heavy Metal make an orchestra better? I’m going with no. For too repetitive, I accidentally listened to most of the first half of the album twice and didn’t notice until the geezer said he would return. Some good songs but far too much between them that all sounded the same.

Just enjoyable stuff

Short, sweet, and just good music. One of Kenzie’s favourite, in fact she’s got it on Vinyl

You’re just a bit mid Elvis, sorry.

I barely understood a word this guy said but I enjoyed it all so much. Good beats and vibes. I wish I could speak French but was very happy to let this funky music do the talking, talking, yeah.

I just didn’t enjoy this at all. That being said it wasn’t bad

I liked it in an edgy teenager way. Beyond that I wasn’t so sure.

I’m sure it’s not what these guys were going for but there was some funny shit on this album. Emptiness is loneliness And loneliness is cleanliness And cleanliness is godliness And God is empty just like me Mary had a little lamb Her face was white as snow And everywhere that Mary went I was sure to go Now Mary's got a problem, and Mary's not a stupid girl Mary's got some deep shit, and Mary does not forget It didn’t save the album but it at least got me smiling politely

Surprised how much I liked this. Good stuff

This album feels experimental in the same way as every album was experimental in this time. It feels influential but not really good

It wasn’t terrible. It certainly wasn’t good though

I liked this, no idea what to expect but it's good. It feels like what OK by Talvin Singh could have been if it was good.

Steely Dan are always a solid shout for me. It’s not there best album though plus it doesn’t have Kid Charlemagne which is an absolute banger. That being said would happily listen again, Steely Dan are my sort of vibe

Something 4 the Weekend was really good, the rest just kind of passed me by as songs

Really enjoyed the beginning and end of the album. The middle dipped a bit for me though. Almost a 4 but not quite

I’ve tried listening to this a few times and just got bored. That said it’s not bad it just didn’t grab me

Some interesting stuff in To Live is to Die but the rest was kind of mid

The kind of music I don’t really like but done well enough that I enjoyed it and found it interesting. Maybe a 3 is harsh but I’m a bit of a bastard

Came in with really high hopes. Liked it to start with, really enjoyed Heroin but it trailed off at the end. Close but no cigar

Good shit

Enjoyed the first two songs. The rest was inoffensive and dull which is the worst thing and album can be for me. Beautiful Day saved this from a 1.

It did nothing for me but I didn’t hate it. I’ll never actively listen to it again but if a song came on I’d listen to it just fine.

I just bloody love this album. Jarrett gets some incredible sounds out of a poor instrument and the way he adapted his playing style to get the most out of the piano is so interesting and honestly incredible. It's the best-selling solo jazz album and the best-selling piano album for a reason, it just blows me away every time I listen to it.

Didn’t think I’d like it as much as I did but Alanis nailed it with this album!

It’s crazy that this album was only 30 minutes because it dragged and felt a lot longer. It did nothing for me but I’m just not a punk guy. I like their ethos, but not their music.

I quite enjoyed it but it felt a bit disjointed. She's Out of My Life seems really shoehorned in there and really threw the album off. The rest of the album I enjoyed but don't know if I'd listen again. Honestly what was She's Out of My Life doing on this album?? It just didn't fit at all and made the album so much worse.

It’s just good shit. I was toying with a 4 but I think it’s good enough to get a 5, but only just for me. Cover Me gave me a chuckle.

I really liked this. Loved it in Billy Elliot. Life’s a Gas was a perfect penultimate song and Rip Off brought it all together. Get it On was almost too good everything after felt lesser but I still loved it all. If The Boss got 5 then this masterpiece deserves 5 too

Good stuff. Dragged a tiny bit at times but still felt like all bangers no filler

This is why I started doing this! I would have never thought to listen to M.I.A. if it wasn’t for this list and I’m absolutely vibing it. Such a different sound for me and I’m loving it. I knew Paper Planes and I think Boyz too but it’s all such a good sound and beat.

I didn’t like this. Then I did. I don’t know, it was alright I suppose but it just didn’t appeal to me even if there are a few great tracks on here.

I tried but this was just a dredge to get through. I didn’t completely hate it but I wasn’t far away

This wasn’t for me really, some interesting stuff but most of it passed me by. I liked the way they talked about the police, I was less keen with how they talked about women. That being said I liked the sound of I Ain’t the 1 and the lyrics were clever and flowed well but it just left me with an icky feeling.

Relly enjoyed this. I read to approach it as 2 different albums released at the same time so that's what I tried to do and while both halfs were great by themselves they also worked well together. Was a bit daunted by the length (that's what she said) but it wasn't bad at all

I really enjoyed this as a first impression. It feels like an album that the more I listen to it the more I’ll appreciate it. Loved the beat of Take Me With You When You Go, gave me Take Five vibes which I feel was intentional

I spent this whole album being unsure how I felt about it. I could definitely tell it wasn't bad but it just felt a bit cliché at times like there was something just slightly off about it that I couldn't put my finger on. I do really like Sultans of Swing though, that song is great. The rest was fine for background noise but it left me feeling kind of empty.

Smooth Operator is a really enjoyable song but also completely forgettable. Same with the rest of this album. It just didn’t feel really special or interesting.

Just some really enjoyable stuff. Great vibe with a cool drink in the sun.

This did absolutely nothing for me

Some bangers but not enough between them.

Banger of an Album.

2 good songs surrounded by okay songs

It’s punk rock but it’s not totally terrible. A few bits annoyed me but there where a few bits I found interesting.

Really enjoyed this. Slightly too long but there's some really interesting stuff on this, if he'd cut out a few songs it would have been perfect for me.

I started off liking it than I got a bit bored but I didn’t hate it. Would listen again.

I state off finding it interesting but it didn’t go anywhere for me which is a shame

I just love the motherfucker. Miles, Cannonball, Trane, and Bill Evans are some of my favourite jazz musicians and they come together so perfectly here. Just perfect.

Really enjoyed this. Was toying with a 5 but the last track killed it for me. Not The Beach Boys at there best but damn close.

Good album. Always loved Al Green.

Taylor Swift is my L’il Sebastian. Blank Space, Shake it Off, I Wish You Would and Bad Blood are all good enough songs. I don’t mind a wingy album or a relationship/love album but when you mix them both together I get tired and just start thinking, “Hey, you’re the common denominator here, maybe explore that?” And the album never does. On a funny note, in Clean Taylor sings about a “Wine-stained dress”. I heard “Winestein-ed dress” which would have made for an interesting song.

What a lovely departure from 1989. Beautiful lyricism that’s both complex and simple. Just a joy. With a few more listens it may be a perfect 5 but for now

Lots of enjoyable stuff but too varied to thoroughly enjoy for me. Also it all felt a bit basic for the genres and styles it was doing

Never has an album made me as angry as this. Just absolute pure shit. He’s not even doing something interesting. I’d occasionally get to a song and for a second I thought it was good then I realised it was just not as pure shit as the last song. I now know how El G feels when he’s not listening to dad rock. I have a pure hatred for Ian Dury now and want to exhume him so I can punch him in the face multiple times.

Great album, banging tracks. Just a joy whenever I listen to it

I like Bowie but this just didn’t do a lot for me. I’m sure I’m missing something but I just wasn’t massively impressed

Liked this a lot more than I thought I would. If I ever go through a breakup again I’ll have to add this to the circulation.

Just really enjoyable and something a bit different

Just kind of middle of the road. Not bad but forgettable

I just really enjoyed this, gave me similar vibes to George Michael who’s a babe

Short and sweet songs and album. Aggressive without being aggressive which I quite like. Never purposely listened to The Ramones but I’ve heard a load of their songs by living in the world. The 50/60s pop influence works really well for me.

This just didn't leave much of an impression on me. That being said I really liked Pale Blue Eyes, pure banger.

I liked it. 3.5

Just weird enough for me. Loved the ee cummings poem. Some bits felt too off the wall for me but I just enjoyed the journey.

Frontier Psychiatrist was enjoyable. The rest bored me.

The specials are like a bit shit, but in a good way? Like they’re just having a good time and vibing it. If I thought for one moment they took themselves seriously this would be a 1 star album.

I got more into it as the album went on. Varied enough that it kept me interested.

Van Halen is talented but it feels like he’s constantly at 10 the entire time and the lack of dynamic changes makes me feel it’s unearned almost? Really loved Ice Cream Man, but for 5 seconds of guitar solo at 1:47 it would have been a perfect song

I like Radiohead. This sounds like classic Radiohead but there’s nothing that felt like exceptional Radiohead

I only knew The Zutons as the guys who originally did Valerie. This is just a great sound I’d listen to again and again. Just perfect at what it’s doing

Like the album, didn’t love it but then I heard the final track, Donimo and if the rest of the album had been on the level of that song I would have loved it. Instead it was just fine

I just love this album. Give me this album, a sunny day and a cocktail or two and I’m happy.

I found it interesting enough, the cover of America wasn't bad but it didn't hold a candle to the original. Didn't hate it, didn't love it, less Yes and more Meh

Some ups, some downs, but mostly in the middle

That 31 minutes dragged. Elvis seemed to have done like 5 good songs and then recycled them for his whole career.

Really enjoyed this. With a few more listens it may become a 5 but it’s not quite there

It’s a vibe and if I was hot and sweaty and drunk at a festival or something I would really vibe this. Instead I’m hot and sweaty and sober at home so I mostly liked it

A bit too dad rock for me usually but I enjoyed some of this. It felt like a live album which is what i need from a live album. Really enjoyed Child in Time. I’ve never heard a good drum solo apart from Buddy Rich and the drum solo in The Mule was no exception, unimpressive, self indulgent and looooong. There was one bit of Space Truckin I liked but the other 18 1/2 minutes of that song, as well as everything else after The Mule was self indulgent and boring which sucks because the first 3 tracks peaked my interest.

People listen to Coldplay and voted for the nazis, you can’t trust people. Didn’t hate it, well produced but it didn’t exactly grab me. Just a little beige.

I can see why people would like this but it did very little for me. Just a bit middle of the road although it's well produced.

I didn't hate this as much as I thought I would. Although Fucking in Heaven was Fucking shit. The Rockafeller Skank gave me FIFA 99 Flashbacks which was fun even if the song annoyed me. Praise You is great.

Bat Out of Hell is an incredible opening to an album. The Intro to You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth was cringe as anything but the song itself was alright I didn't mind Heaven Can Wait or All Revved Up with No Place to Go but they didn't grab me. I don't actually think I've ever heard Two Out of Three Ain't Bad before listening to this album which is incredible because I reference it rather a lot. I really liked it, a little cheesy but I'll allow it. Paradise By the Dashboard Lights was mostly great, the woman's lyrics in the Let Me Sleep On It section felt a bit ham-fisted but I guess the juxtaposition and the fact it took me out of it kind of worked maybe? Don't know if that's what they were going for though. Weak ending. When that orchestra kicked in in For Crying Out Loud I digged it a lot. Wagnerian rock is a perfect description of this album, I'll give Steinman that, although I doubt Wagner would have been a fan of Steinman with a surname like that. Its a 3 but a high one

I liked the first 3 songs, then the next 3 weren’t great, then everything after that was middle of the road apart from Molly’s Chambers which I quite liked.

I really liked this album, wasn't expecting to as much as I did but that's what this journey is all about. Nightswimming hit differently listening to it this time.

Actually liked the opening track. Hated the rest.

The whole album sucked apart from the last song which was an absolute joy to listen to.

Surprised how much I liked this. Started really strong and petered out a bit but enjoyable!

This did nothing for me at all. Extremely forgettable which is in stark contrast to the REM album I had a couple of days ago.

I started off really liking this, there was a lot more musicality than I thought there was going to be and it felt like all the samples were elevated and used thoughtfully instead of just being a reference to that song you know. That being said it did drag a bit and lost me in the middle. Some bits I really loved but maybe it was just a little long. I liked it a lot more than I thought I would but I didn’t love it.

I was expecting a lot more and it just didn’t go there for me.

Meh. Even Guitar Hero 3 nostalgia couldn’t save this album.

Just not for me

I, like Cady Haron, love Ladysmith Black Mambazo. I listened to this in optimal conditions, a pleasant sunny summers evening. Even then it didn’t hit the heights I was hoping for. I still loved it though, the walking baseline in How Long? Was cool and I liked Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain.

I used to think Punk was pretty bad, then I heard Post Punk. Spoilt Victorian Children was weird.

I didn’t hate it. Some good tracks but didn’t blow me away. Wasn’t a fan of Bullet The Blue Sky.

This was just really good. I love how many female artists I’ve discovered doing this who are bloody brilliant.

I expected to hate this. Instead it kinda just passed me by. Long but fine.

When this came out I thought I was too cool for mainstream music so didn’t listen to much of Arctic Monkeys but every song of there’s I heard was a banger so I don’t really know what I was thinking. This album is phenomenal though. Proper hypes me up, want to get drunk and rowdy with this as the soundtrack.

All Hope is Gone Indeed.

Well produced, some interesting stuff, but it wasn’t for me.

What a weird album. But it’s weirder how much I liked it.

It was alright, didn’t hate anything or love anything massively. Wouldn’t turn off but wouldn’t choose to put on. It gave me Faces vibes

Really enjoyed Strange Feeling, the All Blues riff was cool and yeah. Gypsy Woman was too long but I didn’t hate it despite that which is odd. Different enough to be interesting, didn’t love it as much as Jeff but I was impressed.

I liked Shine a Light, the rest kind of bored me

Listened through this a few times and it was good shit mon. I'd heard a few of the tracks before obviously but all the other ones were equally as good. Just an all-round blast of an album. Perfect length too. The Title track was a banger.

I don’t know what these guys believe and honestly I don’t think they do either. They’re just provocative which I guess is a choice. Quite liked it, Geburt Einer Nation is better than One Vision, fight me. I guess I kinda like Industrial? It’s provocative, it gets the people going.

I feel like I’m supposed to like Nick Cave but I just don’t. Dudes trying too hard.

Not a bad song on the album. I liked My Doorbell, Little Ghost, Take, Take, Take and I’m lonely (But I ain’t that lonely yet). Take, Take, Take seemed like a fun commentary on parasocial interactions. I’m lonely was just a fantastic way to end the album. It really built and hit hard, even teared up a bit.

Definitely feel this album had a lot more going on than I got in one listen but I still really loved it. It feels like one of those albums that if I listened to more would be a 5 star but for now it’s a high 4.

Something completely different to most other things on this list. Super enjoyable to listen to while eating my breakfast and staring out the window at the world going by

This is the third REM album I’ve listened to on this list. First one (Automatic For The People) thought was brilliant, the second (Murmur) did nothing for me and was very forgettable. This is more a murmur album. I do quite like The zone I love though.

Alone Again Or is an incredible song and I love it so much. The rest of the album was fine.

I just didn’t get much out of this at all. It wasn’t bad I just didn’t get what I was supposed to enjoy about it.

Hopelessly Hoping is slowly becoming a favourite song of mine, beautiful harmonies and a beautiful song. Apart from that the album was solid but it didn't grab me.

Exceptionally mid. Chris hit the nail on the head saying it was too boring to be worthy of a 1.

I just didn’t get this. Maybe I’m amazed was a highlight and bloody brilliant but the rest left no impression for me. It wasn’t bad, just uninspiring. Was missing a bit of Laine I think.

Love the Bauhaus Movement, some great art and design came out of it, it’s my vibe. Bauhaus the band though? I didn’t hate it, it felt like they were doing something interesting but I didn’t love it.

It was good and if I liked ZZ Top I’d bloody love it but they just don’t gel with me as much as I with they did.

Like others have said, the bangers are bangers. I thought the lesser known tracks would be worse. Apart from Rolling in the Deep then album started off weak for me but everything from Set Fire to the rain onwards was descent.

There's something interesting about this I guess but in a bit of a dull way. I'm happy for Syd that he managed to make his art but I don't love it. It's kind of awkward that the best bit of art related to him is Wish You Were Here which he had nothing to do with apart from being missed.

Solid 4. Would listen again

Top 3 Bowie Album for me. Just class. But maybe I’m biased, I just love young Americans.

As a major public figure, it pays to be vigilant around suspect packages. This comes from personal experience. When North Norfolk Digital was sent a box of heavy metal CDs, muggins here was about to open it when fellow DJ Rudy Gibson shouted over, ‘Careful, Alan. That contains anthrax.’ I looked at him, scarcely able to believe what he was suggesting. But he continued in more emphatic tones: ‘The box of heavy metal CDs, Alan. Contains anthrax. You understand? Anthrax?’ I ran to the boot of my car, pulling off my jumper and shirt, and then stood at my boot, slathering and rubbing my hands and face, chest and neck with handfuls of Swarfega. My colleagues watched from the upstairs windows, checking I was OK. Of course, I quickly realised that Gibson had been joking and that Anthrax was the name of a heavy metal band or singer whose CD might have been in the box. I looked up at the window and waved and laughed and dressed and mused on how fantastic it was to have colleagues who could share practical jokes like this. Sure enough, I got into the spirit and played a practical joke on Gibson by getting my assistant to phone him during one of his shows to tell him his elderly mother had had a fall. He was all over the place! But still, I think twice about opening strange packages. It was alright, better than I expected.

Do you compute?? Do you want to fuck off? Golden Brown, texture like shite Luau? Lu ow my ears are bleeding from this shit music. (Actually this song was just a little bad to it’s credit) What the fuck was the start of Super Union trying to achieve apart from annoying the listeners parents who can hear this album being blasted from their angsty son’s bedroom. New Intro was fairly pleasant but that was maybe just in comparison to everything before. The third worst version of New Math(s) I’ve heard (Lehrer, Burnham, these dweebs) Human Interest was fine, I was fairly neutral to it. Yeah just not that good music really. The only Yank Crime I care about is when those Massholes dumped a load of perfectly good tea in Boston Harbour.

I like funk and this was good but it didn’t hit me in the soul like I want from funk. Well produced but felt a little heartless which was sad for me

It wasn’t unpleasant but it wasn’t inspiring

Third 2 star album, maybe it’s just me at this point. There’s a reason most albums released are studio albums, live albums are unpolished and a bit shite. But I think unpolished is what these guys are going for which I honestly don’t hate. It’s better than your average live albums but it ain’t great

Maybe I’m being generous but I just love jazz. Haven’t listened to enough Monk before this.

I only knew Beck as the head from Futurama before this. Becks throwing a load of shit at the wall with this album and it almost all sticks for me. Love the use of sampling in this which I don’t always. Just really enjoyable for me, will have to listen to more Beck

Perfectly mid album. Some things I liked, some things I didn’t but it was a fun listen mostly.

1 listen, gut reaction, 5 stars.

Perfect Day is a perfect song for me, I just love it. Everything up to Wagon Wheel was perfect (maybe not Make Up but it was weird in a way I liked) I really didn't like New York Telephone Conversation but the rest was really solid. Maybe it should be a 5 but I can't bring myself to for some reason, even if it has 2 perfect songs on the album.

Nothing I didn’t like about this. Just flowed perfectly. I don’t absolutely love it but it feels like a near perfect album.

The less I paid attention the more I liked it.

Meh

Well this was just bad. I can’t stand Nu Metal, it seems to have very little musicality, and this album has almost none. All Nu Metal sounds like satire of itself to me. If I made music this bad I’d kill myself.

I just love this style of music. 4 star. No notes

I thought the all lowercase song title was a modern stylistic choice. Turns out these guys were doing it in the early 90s. It makes me irrationally angry, it feels like a choice to be different for the sake of being different. If I’m wrong I’m sorry but you’re no E E Cummings. Probably would have been a 2 star but the lowercase left such a bitter taste in my mouth.

This just isn't for me. It's not bad at all but I finished listening to it and honestly can't remember any of it, even the songs I already knew.

Interesting enough. Slightly more interesting than conventional rock but also less fun.

I really vibed this. Don’t know why, it just did it for me.

Steely Dan is the best of dad rock. Just great quality and enjoyable.

Surprisingly solid

It was pretty good

New Wave is just one of those genres I’m indifferent to. Sometimes I’m enjoying it, other times I’m indifferent to it. I never hate it though. This is solid New Wave

I feel dad rock falls on a spectrum of if a dad were to be driving me somewhere and he played this band do I think we’ll have a good chat or will he say stuff that was acceptable in the 70s but isn’t so much nowadays. This falls into the latter but it’s still solid music. It’s dumb and load but it does that well.

It was pleasant enough but didn’t blow me away. I imagine if you don’t like jazz it was not so enjoyable

People like U2 and that’s absolutely fine. I just don’t really care for them and I hope that’s fine too. Some nice enough songs but it just didn’t grab me. Honestly, if I’m going to listen to Bono I’ll stick on I’ve Got You Babe.

I didn’t know what to expect, I really enjoyed the vibe. Felt unique enough

Oasis are alright but there's no way this is a great album? Surely they just have a few bangers and that's it? How wrong I was, banger of an album. I was tempted to dock them a star for being City supporters but it's too good to do that.

Solid fine album. Didn’t pay too much attention but I enjoyed the bits I did tune into

Live albums rarely do it for me. It’s so difficult to capture that gig vibe and this is no exception. That being said it is Thin Lizzy so it’s pretty good. They’re one of the bands I listen to and hear Chris singing along to in my head. Not a bad thing, just an observation.

I actually read the lyrics along whilst listening to this, definitely made it a more enjoyable listening experience being aware what they were rapping about. Yeah, I don't dislike Public Enemy, they seem a little angry but if I was singing about 400 years of racial injustice and oppression I'd be pretty pissed off too.

I have to say it's a real tragady that this is the only foray into Ornette Coleman on this list, The Shape of Jazz to Come definitely feels more deserving of a place on this list than some of the dad rock I've had to slog through. Never heard of John Zorn before but I love that he deliberately resists category and that can definitely be heard in this album. According to Wikipedia the album approaches “free” jazz from the perspective of hardcore punk, particularly taking note of the contemporary innovations of thrashcore and grindcore. I don't fully know what that means but it makes something super interesting to listen to. It's loud, it's chaotic and I love it. Also, two drummers? That's insane in the best way.

Just a bit bored by it. They seemed to be exploring loads of different music but it was all so surface level to me that it never did anything interesting

It was fine. Although I spent the whole album thinking I’d rather be listening to Pet Sounds

No thank you. Couldn’t get past the singers voice which just grated on me.

I don't know who this is for but it's not for me. I'm sure Brian had a great time making it and I guess I'm happy it exists but it just didn't do anything for me.

Really enjoyed this mostly. One More Chance didn’t do it for me but Biggy rescued it a few tracks later with the lyrics “You look so good, huh, I'll suck on your daddy's dick.” Giving Puff Daddy a shoutout? It was of it’s time 🤷🏾‍♂️ Ummm that BJ?? Won’t listen to the album again but will give Juicy and Big Poppa the odd play. The intro got me hooked but I was expecting something more socially conscious from it and it didn’t quite hit that.

It’s the Beatles so it’s good but every cover just made me want to listen to a better version.

Pretty good album for something that feels very 80s. Shout is a banger and Everybody Wants To Rule The World is too but I don’t like it as much. The rest didn’t do much for me, just felt a bit weird but not weird enough to be interesting.

I felt like thrash metal might be my mood yesterday. It was okay. A about Mengele and the holocaust for shock value didn’t sit right with me. You can say it’s to educate and inform but I don’t believe you, you just want to be an edgy boy.

I’m surprised how much I didn’t hate it

Man that intro just hooks me straight away. Nothing bad to say. Love soul, love good social commentary, just love love love.

I didn’t hate it, it was nice while I was doing a jigsaw. Maybe not what Mr Tortoise was aiming for but I’ll add it to my jigsaw rotation

Felt like I was in São Paulo, not that I’ve ever been, but it felt right? For all I know it’s more Casa Bonita than São Paulo but the vibes got me

It was fine. Smoke on the Water isn’t even that good a song

Listening to this when the temperature is in the negatives is weird but still enjoyable. Can’t wait to but this album on in the summer when it’s sweltering and I have an ice cold shandy in hand

Didn't like the flag shagging but that wasn't in the original release so I'm going to ignore it. They're like shit, but in a good, fun way.

I kinda like Travis. Can’t be doing with hidden tracks though.

I really liked it. Listened to it while shooting Lamonye Raiders and getting killed by an alligator. Would recommend.

Not weird enough to be interesting, not good enough to be enjoyable.

No thank you, sorry Baaba

The bits I liked the most were the bits that didn’t feature 39 pence

All I could think of listening to this album was in Sound of Music when Liesl asks Captain von Trapp “Yes?” And he replies “No” Christopher Plummer was channeling me

I liked it, not as Much as his other album with the cool looking dog but it was fun. Turns out Beck is more than just a head in a jar

Some albums benefit from a good sound system. You can hear the highs coming through crisp and feel the lows in your bones. This album is not one of those. I first tried listening to this through mi decent headphones and thought they were broken, the noises coming through were less than pleasant. I then gave the album another go word my cheap running headband cum headphones and it was a much more pleasant experience.

Don't really know why, but instant classic. Nice sound, I just really liked it. I listened to the bonus tracks as Adams originally wanted to release it including those as a double LP so they count for me!

Solid 4, maybe it's nostalgia but I like the vibes. California Dreaming is one of those songs that sound timeless

I kinda liked it, first three songs hit for me. Highlights: I Luv U, Fix Up Look Sharp, Cut 'em off, Jus' a Rascal & Jezebel

Indifferent

Short, sweet, solid album.

I like this Gaye guy, he’s pretty good.

A love song about Isreal hasn't aged well, although I don't know the politics and history enough to tell you whether this was a bad take in 1973. Bee Gees are a weird one where I respect them as musicians but can't stand their music mostly. Although this was all a little dull.

Really enjoyed it surprisingly as all the other Iggy and Stooges stuff I’ve heard I hated. Trailed off a bit at the end but solid.

I liked it. Long like. Feels like a way to tick off Ella and Gershwin at the same time.

I feel like this was probably something in 1974 but in 2025 I'm left totally unphased

I liked bits of it and didn't care for others but generally it was positive and well produced. Really liked Justified and Ancient, will listen to that more I reckon if I remember.

I liked it, short and sweet but it didn't blow me away.

Tried listening a few times and I’ve got nothing to say.

Really enjoyed it at the beginning, trailed a bit but it was solid enough for a 4 for me

I just fucking hate punk. With some exceptions. This is not one of them.

Mostly liked it, a few bangers I'd heard before. Varied but in a good way.

Very pleasant

I mean it's fun and I enjoy listening to it but it's nothing incredible. I mostly just thought I'd rather be listening to Cash

Thought it was going to be a five but I think listening to anything after Genesis is going to sound amazing. Really enjoyed it to start with but Up On Cripple Creek got a bit repetitive and it got a bit boring after that

I really quite liked this, it's not my usual jam and I don't know when I'd listen again but there was nothing wrong with it at all. Good job Portishead.

These guys are just fun and I’ll listen whenever. They caught me in a good mood but they do what they do so well. No song stands out but it’s just a solid whole album with every song being at least a 4/5. This album has left Skidmarks On My Heart.

I think I left my wallet in the club. I really like this, it’s different and a vibe and I can tell the guys enjoying himself. Really enjoyed Tokyo and the collabs with K Dot and Wiz Khalifa but the whole album was really fun. I was going to see Thundercat play a gig but couldn’t for some reason, would like to at some point after this.

Dumb and fun I guess.

I hated this with a passion. I don’t know why but I did

Last night I watched the Super Bowl halftime show which was absolutely incredible. Kendrick Lamar finished with tv off. He was trying to warn me but I didn’t listen.

3 months ago I worked on a Blondie tribute act and was quietly optimistic. I know some of their songs (Blondie is the name of the band, not the singer, something I learnt working that night!) and they’re pretty good. I finished the gig and was blown away by how much I enjoyed it. Now onto this album. All good shit, 5 stars!

Not me, that’s who’s buying. I didn’t hate it but I’m no thrash fan

Leonard Cohen is just growing on me. What a sad boy.

No notes, perfect album.

It was alright, not as good as exodus though

It made me bored but didn’t make me annoyed.

Came in with high hopes! A few good songs and a few great songs but too much mediocre stuff to make it a great album. In incredible 30 minute album padded out to 50

This wasn’t all that memorable which is a shame as I like Neil Young. Maybe a few more listens would do it for me but it’s a solid3 for now

Man so many of these albums I enjoy until they start singing about sex in lurid detail and then I just find it a bit icky. That Ike Turner line was in fucking poor taste. And can we leave Monica Lewinsky alone? Drake? Ew. This is just an album of poor taste. That being said the music is pretty good, if it wasn't for the stupid childish lyrics a load of the time it'd be a decent album. Then we had certified lover boy

I thought I was going to like this. I really did not. Very generic and uninspired.

I liked it

I was listening to this thinking it wasn’t really for me but I still liked it. I think if you can achieve that you deserve four stars.

It’s crazy how many people The Beatles influenced isn’t it? Imagine it being 1969 and you releasing a song that the Beatles could have done 5 years ago? Just give up on trying to be good Bee Gees and pivot to disco. It’s bad, but in a good way and you do it well

I love Otis Redding but I don't think you can pick an album of his that's solid. Would have loved to see him live longer and see where his music went, there was so much potential but we live in the world we live in.

Big fan

This albums fucking bonkers and I loved it. Just one listen and I don't think I fully appreciated it but that first impression was something special. Kate Bush at her Bushiest and I'm here for it.

Solid Dylan album, enjoyed it thoroughly but it’s not my favourite of his

Generous 4 but it impressed me

Wasn’t too much of a chore, really enjoyed the chill vibe of this. Especially the song with rain in the background

Really enjoyed this, not massively blown away but it's my kind of thing and she does it really well.

Just really digged this, it's a vibe I'm here for. Laura Nyro seems like the kind of girl who would completely fuck my life up and I'd be into it.

Fuck this for existing. Found out this is Frank Zappa, I've always thought I should get into him but maybe I was wrong.

Liked this less than the other Byrds album, still a 3 though

I kinda liked it, the skits were fun and the music was good but it didn't do a lot for me.

Man I really like Nick Drake, I can let my mind wonder and enjoy the music and love it or focus in on the lyrics and love it. Musically just magic.

More songs need a Vibraslap in them, and for that reason I love Bongolia. Caught me on a good day, stopped after Bongo Rock as that's the original release. It's nothing special but it's fun.

I have nothing bad to say about U2. I have nothing good to say either really.

It was fine

Something different, I liked it

The beginning really annoyed me. Thought I was going to hate it. Warmed a bit to it with Nothing Can Stop Us but not enough

Fantastic singer, fantastic songwriter and by all accounts a fantastic human being. One of my favourite albums, Praying for Time comes in there like a wrecking ball and just gets me pumped for the whole album. Freedom! 90 is just an incredible song. Love the album, love the man, George doesn't get enough love in my opinion.

I just really hated this. Can’t explain it. On a different day it may have been different

Sheet music? More like Shite Music. Only joking it was aight. The big black mama in a tree was a choice.

Started off really liking this, there are some bangers on here I'll listen to again but it trailed off a bit at the end which is a real shame because it was close to a 5.

Maybe I'm being generous but I really liked this, solid sound with a load of influences I could hear but it still sounded unique. Might listen to more of these guys.

I didn’t care for it

I just don't get the hype. Maybe if I approached this album never having heard of The Boss I might have liked it more but it's a bit late for that isn't it?

Madonna, I owe you an apology. I wasn't really familiar with your game. Mate, I really liked this. Like A Prayer was descent but then the next few songs really got me going. Till Death Do Us Part is a ballsy song and I love it. Cherish is just great pop, if not a little long, would have been a perfect 3 minuter. Act of Contrition has Princes fingers all over it and was weird and I liked it.

I might like it more after a few more listens

I couldn’t tell whether I liked this or not. I think I did?

I liked it.

I don't care for Missy Elliott

I got nothing from this album

I certainly didn’t hate this but it left me with absolutely no impression

Didn't think this would be my thing at all but I really enjoyed it. Felt both chill and upbeat at the same time. I don't know when I'd ever listen to it but it was really enjoyable well made music.

Pretty decent for a live album

Now I’m not usually one for vulgar songs but Why’d Ya Do It was great and earned the right. The rest of the album was pretty great, liked the title track and last two songs the most

Imagine being Drake, you get publicly destroyed for being a nonce and then Lemmy was out there singing about underage girls sucking him off and he got a free pass.

Side One is banger after banger, Side Two is a bit weaker but the last few songs are phenomenal and just a lovely way to finish the album.

Dude may be a bit of a prick but he writes a good tune

Solid dad rock.

Really liked this. The cover of Helter Skelter was fun, definitely put their own twist on it which was nice.

Morrissey is a daft prick but I writes a good song

Fuck it, 5 stars. Solid mix of tunes, there’s a song where killing and torturing someone is an extended metaphor for making beer. What more could you want?

For being music I don’t really like it wasn’t all that bad. I kind of liked Battlestar Scralatchica

This music can be hit or miss with me but I quite liked it. She Told Me So was a particular favourite

I think I listened to this album at the perfect time, let me set the scene: I’ve just got back from the shops having bought some things for the house. Nothing fancy, a few cushions for the sofa and some artwork for the walls. It’s not much but it brightens the place up and it feels more like home. It’s a cool March evening, you can tell Springs trying to fight through but it’s still a little chilly. I put this on and start pottering around the house, folding washing and putting it away, staring out my window at the cars and people crossing the bridge over the river. It’s still light outside, we’re in the golden hour. I do the last few jobs I need to get done around the flat, washing up and tidying away after putting up those paintings. I sit down on the sofa as this albums coming to an end, the new cushions are great and I’m looking at the William Morris artwork that I’ve put up with the quote on the bottom “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” It’s dark outside now, the days gone but every day from now it’ll stay a little lighter for a little longer. I’m quietly content, the only thing I’m missing is a cold glass of white wine as I take a moment to myself and just enjoy it. I’m happy.

Liked it, didn’t love it. It’s no Zombie

Well now I've listened to this I've only got 2 more Nick Cave albums on this list to listen to so that's something I guess? How the hell does this guy appear 6 times on this list? It's not bad, but like, what the hell am I missing with this geezer? Each additional album has added absolutely nothing and is just more of the same apart from Junkyard, which was absolute dogshit.

I’m sure a lot of jazz purists take issue with Winehouse but is there anything more authentically jazz than battling with substance abuse throughout your life? Love love love this album

I've worked on a few ABBA tributes in my time and I always enjoy it but it always feels a bit ironic. Like ABBA are a bit shit so if the tributes are shit it's fine, it's inkeeping. But ABBA were descent, I really enjoyed the whole of this album. Everything up to One of Us I really enjoyed, Two For The Price of One was a bit dull but Slipping Through My Fingers was honestly such a beautiful song that I've never properly listened to, I teared up a bit TBH. Fuck it, ABBA are actually good and I like them. Maybe I'm beaing generous but I miss Rozza driving me to work and us listening to ABBA Gold. Now that's a 5 star album.

I thought I'd either love this or hate this, turns out I was kind of indifferent. Legalize it? Yes, but don't play the song, it's a bit shite. I liked Ketchy Shuby though.

Nothing stood out, good or bad. Utterly forgettable.

This both did nothing for me and also annoyed me. I don’t know what it is about this style of singing but it just gets on my tits.

The most punk punk album. Short sweet and to the point, I still don’t like punk but I appreciate and respect this album. Plus the first song is great legal advice which gets it an extra star

I got nothing from this album, utter indifference

Enjoyed lots of it but it didn’t grab me and dragged a bit. A high 3

Nah, bits I liked but it didn’t do much for me. Came in with high hopes and was disappointed

I really enjoyed the last song. It was a fun vibe but wasn’t enamoured. I’ve heard better albums called Giant Steps.

Better than there other album. Tolerable

Really great satire of heavy metal. The devil worshipping and death shtick was funny. Wait, this isn’t satire? Oh dear, oh dear.

It’s a different vibe, really enjoyed it.

There’s something really gay about extreme homophobia isn’t there? I liked some songs to an extent. Was enjoying Stan but the ending beat me over the fucking head in the most obnoxious way I ended up hating it. Part of me feels like Eminem thinks his fans are morons and enjoys fucking with them.

You know what, this could have been a 5. Close but pretty darn good.

Solid stuff Ray, close to a 5 but not quite

You know what? This was alright.

The best Yes album I’ve been made to listen to because of this damned list

I liked some bits. I didn’t like others. It was short at least?

Good stuff, I like this Cohen geezer.

I love and respect the influence King has had on music but this didn’t do all that much for me. Felt very disjointed for a live album.

Was expecting very little and came away very impressed. Could have been a 5 on another day

It's shit, but it's well produced shit? Like I can't hate them for having terrible taste in music but I can hate the music. It's a weird place to be honestly. This is the musical equivilent of Michelangelo sculpting David out of shit.

Fair play, for music that’s not for me this was descent. Generous 4

More of this please. Different and fun.

I can't tell if I'm lauging at this guy or with this guy but I kinda enjoyed it and he seemed fun. Listening to a guy who's known for his wit and not understanding the language is certainly a barrier but I had a good time with Jacques.

I liked it well enough but it dragged a bit

I came in with kinda low expectations which is honestly the way to do this list. I was blown away. Loved the wide amount of instruments involved. I was thinking it was giving me slight Michael Kiwanuka vibes and he collabs on the last track! Venom was a highlight for me but I loved it all a lot.

I came into this expecting to give it a low score, I'd listened to it a few times in the past and had written it off as interesting but not necessarily good. Listening this time I was waiting to get annoyed by it at some point but it never came. Revolution 9 isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be but it did feel unnecessarily long. It's a good album, nothing felt like filler, and it's pretty influential. You get five stars, definitely belongs on this list.

I did not enjoy this at all and I thought I would. New Delhi was a choice, as was the album cover.

Listened to this lounging on the roof at work, it was warm and lovely. There was so much going on with this album surprisingly, music kept changing up in interesting ways.

You know what? It was pretty good.

I just found this kind of boring. I had no problem with it but it just felt like it wasn’t doing anything interesting or worth talking about

Ran a half marathon and listened to most of this. I don’t get Drum and Bass but this was fine. I’m sure it was influential for the genre but I don’t care mate. Generous 3 as I was happy with my half marathon time

I thought I might like it then every song was the same

Yeah, pretty good. I love that this album used to brake computers.

Surprised how much I enjoyed this. It’s a unique vibe.

I liked it, with a few more listen it could become a 5

Great songs, perfect for the bath after finishing a long run.

I liked this more than I thought I would. That being said I didn’t love it. High 3 for these guys

I tried to listen to this whole album but it just kept playing Big Iron. 10/10 would recommend.

Listened to this while paddle boarding. I wanted to like this more than I did. Light My Fire was too long and self indulgent but the rest of the album I didn’t dislike. Felt it showed it’s age a bit but they did alright them doors

I’m always feeling a little randy to be honest. Sail Away was a highlight, Political Science was great. Just enjoyed the whole thing.

It was okay but man fuck Eric Clapton

Sorry PJ, love your other albums but this missed for me. The fact she’s not afraid to mix things up is a positive for me though.

Different enough that I kind of enjoyed it.

Maybe I've given Coldplay too much slack. This was enjoyable

A hate the culture vulture vibes and I hate how much I liked it. Just credit the artists you steal from dude. White people, eh?

Good shit. Hit pretty hard.

I enjoyed it. Initially ironically and then I actually got into it.

I love dancing to it, just listening to it was less fun but still enjoyable

I like Gil, solid album of him doing his thing.

Some bits I kind of liked but it was too incoherent

Man fuck prog rock and fuck the Canterbury scene. This is unbelievably pretentious and that's coming form a jazz lover.

Solid album, 7 nation army is a banger but I feel it could play with dynamics more if I'm honest. Not as good as the othe White Stripes album IMO but I still quite liked it.

Pop by numbers

Very solid album, love everything on here. Didn’t know They Won’t go When I Go was Stevie originally and really liked his version, i think more than the George version (sorry!)

Just really bloody loved this. Tight

Started off thinking I was going to quite like it, then it just became okay.

Nah, not for me

I’ll usually get an album like this and think, I don’t get it but let’s do some research to contextualise it. There was no contextualisation of this album that I could find. It was fine but undeserving to be on this list.

Maybe it deserves a 5 and it may have got it on more listens. Loved the use of male and female vocals, felt very unique.

I wasn’t too sure, you get a 3 for ending on Gil Scott-Heron. I like Kanye when he’s not trying to be clever. I don’t like thinking about his two black balls. I also don’t like Nazis.

Knowing me, Elliot Roberts, knowing you, a-ha. A-ha! I hated this. Even Take on Me couldn’t save this album. It’s like an alien tried to make 80s music and did a shit impression of the worst parts.

Woody Guthrie with no bite. Talented but heartless for me.

Solid Bob.

I both hate this and can’t bring myself to hate this. It’s odd.

Opening track was a banger and if the rest of the album was at that level it would be a very solid 5. The rest was really good but not great enough for a 5.

Was a vibe and I absolutely loved it. The talking bits were great, the songs were great, the piano. It was just perfect for me.

It was fine

I got nothing from this, maybe it's harsh but I just don't see the appeal. Sympathy for the Devil is pretty good though.

I felt like I was listening to a bunch of middle age guys doing covers of Beatles b sides. It was kinda bad but I couldn’t bring myself to hate it

I was hoping this would be a telling of the Germanic Legend. It was not.

Not for me. Didn’t completely hate it though

This album is like the film Apollo 13, I liked it. Although this album doesn’t have Tom Hanks or Kevin Bacon in it so it loses a star for that.

I heard Witness as Wet Nurse which was funny. It was fine with a few bangers.

Its pleasant but didn’t really leave me with anything.

Fleetwood Mac made some of their best music while fighting. Rumours. No, it's all true.

Solsbury Hill is a banger and possibly one of my favourite songs, it just gets me right in the heart. But the rest of this album really annoyed me and I wanted to like it! Oh well onto So which is a five star album.

Love this album and every song hits for me. Teasing me with some Kate Bush in don’t give up will always make me happy.

Now this is punk. Oh man I really liked this. Gives me Woody Guthrie vibes obviously. There is Power in a Union always gets me going. Help Save the the Youth of America I really enjoyed, I'm so used to people slagging off America and it feeling really smug and condescending but this feels like Bragg genuinely cares and believes in the country and that it's just lost it's way. Thatcher Fucked the Kids

I like Nick Drake a lot.

Good stuff

Too many covers I think that didn’t really add much to the original. Started off strong but waned.

Loved this man.

Banger after banger. Just enjoyed the whole album.

I like Alice Cooper, I don’t love them. Having some West Side Story was a surprise but a welcome one.

One listen. Gut instinct 4 star. The Brian Wilson news sucked, dude is a world class musician and will be missed. The music and harmonies in this are so weird but they work so well. What a pioneer.

Some bangers on her. Not quite back to basics and it trailed off at the end but I really liked it still

Easy 5. Love Lady Day.