Disintegration
The CureFacking love The Cure, the saddest lads of them all. Pictures Of You is also my favourite song of theirs, so confirms the 5 stars. The Simpsons: No
Facking love The Cure, the saddest lads of them all. Pictures Of You is also my favourite song of theirs, so confirms the 5 stars. The Simpsons: No
I have been a casual Black Keys listener in the past and enjoyed this.
Bitch didn’t kill my vibe Simpsons: No
Good stuff
I put this one before bed and was pretty much asleep by the end of it. However this kind of exactly what I wanted it to do, so can’t complain.
Don’t know what all you cry babies are on about, this was perfectly listenable
So I already had beef with Tom Tom Club going into this. Last year I went to the cinema to watch Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense (i.e the greatest concert film of all time). Anyway about half way through David Byrne heads off to either take his massive suit off or put it on, I can’t remember which, and a couple of members of the band start playing in his absence. Anyway they were absolutely shite, David Byrne was definitely the brains behind that operation. It turns out those members of Talking Heads are also Tom Tom Club and listening to this hasn’t changed my opinion on them. Still can’t bring myself to dish out my first 1* though, it wasn’t unpleasant just not for me.
It’s a bit long and it doesn’t quite live up to any of the hits that I’m already aware of. But it’s still vibey as shit! Simpsons: of course
Good vibes.
Simpsons reference: Loose reference, they parody the song We are Family by Sister Sledge which was written by Chic
Simpsons reference: Yes (episode name references them! Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk)
Not for me Clive
I was vibing to this in the bath
Needs more heartbreak
About three or four of these appear during the Christmas scenes in Goodfellas, so it was almost an automatic 5*.
A bit all over the place. One of the tracks ‘Zilch’ physically repulsed me. Looks like this was the first album that The Monkees wrote and fully played on the tracks themselves, and you can kind of tell. It’s no ‘I’m a Believer’.
Giving this the benefit of the doubt, because listening on phone speakers in the bath is probably not what they intended. Could imagine vibing to this live with a crowd.
I liked it. Then again 90’s indie/alternative is my jam
Certainly some bangers on this, but a lot of filler too
Very close to a 5* this fella. But I know S&G have at least one even better album, so I’ll give it a cautious 4. Homeward Bound might be one of the best songs ever!
Surprise
He’s obviously iconic, but not he’s my cup of tea. A few bangers
Not my usual vibe, but actually really liked this. I liked the mix of metal and orchestral stuff. Definitely going to get running to it.
I really liked this. Listened to it twice in the end. I’m still not quite sure how I’m judging 5*, so the 4 here could ultimately be harsh.
Good bath listen. But suppose it’s just not my cup of tea.
Another one I really enjoyed and wouldn’t be something I usually listen to. I’m definitely the opposite of El G, I just can’t give a bad review! Call me Arsene Wenger because I’m just throwing out 4’s (4th place) every time!
Kids, Time to Pretend, and Electric Feel are all bangers, and were the only MGMT songs I really knew before this. That probably won’t change as nothing else really stood out.
The 80s have just never really done it for me.
Just couldn’t quite bring myself to throw out a 3 here.
A couple of tunes that I enjoyed, but on the whole, not really doing for me.
I’m kinky for The Kinks! However, this doesn’t quite get itself 5 stars as they have better albums (Village Green Preservation Society) which I look forward to popping up as well. Sunny Afternoon is an all-time great though.
I once had a boss called Dipesh, and although he never made this joke, he was exactly the kind of Apprentice wannabe that would have said he was entering ‘Dipesh Mode’. So that’s all I can really think about when Depeche play their tunes. Anyway, that’s by the by, this fellas getting a 2, not offensive enough for a 1, but it didn’t have much going for it.
There are a few tracks on here that I have listened to a lot over the years, but for some reason have not listened to the full album since it came out. What a silly boy I was back in 2012. Lovely from start to finish. No notes.
I feel like punk is a ‘you had to be there’ genre.
How is it possible for Iggy Pop to look in good shape but disgusting at the same time? Anyway decent listen, 3 stars.
Rod Stewart’s voice shouldn’t work, but it does. The man sounds like he’s smoked 40 a day since primary school. Liked it, Maggie May is a banger.
Really liked this, will be listening to them more
I was ready to give this a 4 after listening to it yesterday morning, but then in the evening it took me a good few minutes to remember what the days album was. So it obviously didn’t make much of an impression. Sorry Elvis, you were a great guest star on The Simpsons.
Not really anything wrong with this, but just not my vibe
Have listened to a bit of the Smashing Pumpkins in the past and liked what I heard, never listened to a full album before though. So I’ll check out some more
Couple of good times on here, but not a fan overall.
Obviously amazing. But think it would be disingenuous to give a 5 as I’m unlikely to listen again. Simpsons reference: Yes
Have listened to a bit of this geezer in the past, and by that I mean listened to two songs a lot, including the opening credits song to HBOs Big Little Lies (would recommend the first series, not the second). However there was nothing on this album I recognised, and nothing jumping out at me. A fairly pleasant listen none the less.
Full of bangers tbf! Not quite as good as Songs in The Key of Life though, which is a stone cold 5 star when it comes up! Simpsons reference: No but he looks a lot like Bleeding Gums Murphy
I feel like I have heard so many parodies of this kind of country music that it was hard to take it seriously. Big Lurkeen Lumpkin vibes. However, it was a nice catchy listen. Simpsons reference: No
Quite a pleasant listen actually, preferred it to the John Coltrane. Simpsons reference: Yes
Not as good as the proper Beatles stuff, but still pretty decent. Simpsons reference: Yes
Pretty nice stuff. Simpsons reference: I think so PS. I need to start putting more effort into these reviews.
I Wanna Be Your Dog is a banger, but nothing else really stood out. Simpsons reference: not really.
Difficult one this, there were some tracks that I really liked but others that I really didn’t. Simpsons reference: No
I ended up liking this a lot more than I thought I was going to. Gave me real vibes of shaking my booty while absolutely off my noggin on £1 Vodka Redbulls at uni. Simpsons reference: A Missy Elliot song has been played in an episode, but can’t see any direct reference.
IF ANYONE SAYS ANYTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT OCTOPUSES GARDEN I’LL KILL AGAIN. Where to start… Weirdly, Come Together might be my least favourite song on the album, doesn’t mean it’s not a banger though. Something is not only my favourite song on the album and favourite Beatles song, it might even be my favourite song of all time. Feel like I could fall in love with a piece of shit (even Chris) provided I was looking at it while this was playing. Harrison knocking it out the park on this one, with Something and Here Comes the Sun. Genuinely think there is a world we’re the Beatles might be even better than they were, had they let good old George have more than two songs an album. This may be a benefit of listening to the vinyl as I’ve never noticed it quite so acutely when listening on Spotify. But the way almost the entirety of Side 2 flows seamlessly into each other, making effectively one big track (sorry El G) is so satisfying. So yeah it’s alright innit… Simpsons reference: Every member referenced, 3/4 guest starred, and there are even some references to songs on this album. Might be the biggest Yes to this that we are going to have.
I like a bit of Gorillaz, but haven’t really listened to any full albums, since Demon Days was the most have album of Year 7 though. Enjoyed this, Clint Eastwood and 19-2000 are absolute tooons. Simpsons reference: No. Which is a shame the virtual characters could literally star in an episode.
Not really anything grabbing my attention about this one, not unpleasant to listen to though I suppose
Obviously doesn’t quite reach the heights of Abbey Road, but that’s not going to stop me from dishing out another fiver! Still banger after banger. For balance the film only gets a 4 from me. So I am capable of less than 5 when it comes to The Beatles. Simpsons: Obviously.
This was giving me Bond theme vibes, and I didn’t mind it mate. Nothing quite grabbing me to get up to 4 though. Simpsons reference: No
Not half bad. Will listen to "I Won't Leave My Wooden Wife for You, Sugar" again. The Simpsons reference: Genuinely impossible to research given their name, but I doubt it.
I do like a bit T-Rex, nothing I knew on this album though and nothing standing out for it to be in the 4s or 5s territory. Simpsons reference: There is a character called T-Rex, don’t think I can count that as a reference though.
I went into this thinking I could have a possible fiver on my hands. However it fell just short, really liked it, but it needed a couple more Basket Case level songs to get top marks! Simpsons reference: Green Day are in the film!
It was alright
The Waterboys are one John M’s favourites, so a bit of a nostalgia going here. Lovely bit of work, nice to hear a cover Sweet Thing which is one of my favourite songs. Shame it didn’t have Whole of the Moon on there, because that is a stone cold banger! Simpsons reference: No
Big fan. Not a completely straight forward 5* like Abbey Road etc. but it’s an album I have on rotation a lot. And despite the opinion of my peers I could listen to All My Friends all day everyday and never get bored. Simpsons reference: No
He may have been a dodgy geezer but he could belt out a tune. Great Balls of Fire is 🔥 Simpsons reference: Yes
Really really liked this, I was very close to giving a 5*. But I just thought knowing he’s got even better to come, I’ll go with a safe 4*. That could be a tad harsh, sorry boss. Simpsons reference: Yes (also rumoured to have turned down multiple guest appearances)
Just not really my vibe. Could imagine bopping around to it live though I suppose. Simpson reference: No (only in the non-cannon comic books)
All good stuff and obviously Fairytale of New York is a cracker. Simpsons reference: No
Just top notch. No notes. Simpsons reference: Yes
Have enjoyed the very little of the Byrds I’ve listened to in the past and this was no different. Nice stuff. Simpsons reference: Kent Brockman covers a song!
Bloody love a it of Leonard Cohen. Never listened to a full album before, just the odd single here and there (including the original and best Hallelujah). Will definitely be doing a deeper dive into some more from the sad lad. Simpsons reference: Yes
It’s good stuff tbf. Almost dropped it another star because of repetitiveness, but thought that would be harsh. I reckon it helps that I watched School of Rock this week. Simpsons: Yes
Never really been my vibe, but you can’t deny the tunes on this. It does leave you thinking what an earth is on the rest of their albums as pretty much all their good songs were on this one! Simpsons: Yea
Never really paid much attention to post-Beatles solo work (apart from my boy George) but I actually really liked this and only really knew Band on The Run (song) going into it. Simpsons: Yes
Toyed with the idea of giving this a 2, but actually think there was enough here that I would listen again if I needed something instrumental to concentrate to. Simpsons: No
Have listened to a bit of Sujan Steven’s in the past, mainly this album and the soundtrack to the film Call Me By Your Name (the one where Timothée Chalamet fucks a peach). Really like it, but it is a bit long. Simpsons: No
I liked this. Simpsons: No
Just not really my kind of thing. Probably not bad if you’re off your noggin in the mixer though. Simpsons: No
It’s not quite on the level of some of the previous Bowie albums we’ve had on the list (Hunky Dory & Ziggy Stardust), but good stuff nonetheless. Simpsons: Yes
Love Q-Tip and probably underrated that when I came round earlier. So was tempted to right that wrong and throw out a 5* here. But I think 4* makes sense, there are other hip-hop albums yet to appear that I’ll be giving a solid 5 to and this just falls short of them. Simpsons: Yes, couple of different references (A Tribe Called Pesto)
A solid mid-table of an album. The album equivalent to Crystal Palace. The Simpsons: I’m sure they parody the end of The Breakfast Club at some point, but can’t find any evidence of that.
Pure nostalgia! Banger after banger. I still know all the words despite it probably being 20 years since I last listened. Simpsons: The Archduke yes, but not the band.
Thought I’d like this more than I did, but wasn’t as good as any of the Supergrass songs I already knew. Simpsons: No
Bad ass
He wrote this while he was living in the Sharon Tate Manson murders house. Which tells you everything you need to know about his mental state. Have only ever listened to Hurt before, actually went through a stage of listening to it a lot. It wasn’t a cry for help though, I just like a good sad lad. Probably won’t be listening to any more than Hurt in the future, would have been a solid 2* without it. Simpsons: Yes
I’ve never really got Muse, always found them a bit boring (a bit rich coming from you Rozza!). Wouldn’t be surprised if everything they’ve ever made was just shat out by an AI machine. This feels like it’s probably their best work though, a few ones I recognised. Supermassive Blackhole is a FIFA song as well, so that probably saves it from a 2*. The Simpsons: No
Simpsons: Yes
Nice try Barry.
Pleasant enough to listen to in the background.
Okay they got me. Not sure they were going for ‘listenable’ anyway. Simpsons: No
First time listener to Naz I think, aware of him largely through his ‘feud’ with Jay Z. Good stuff, will listen to more. Simpsons: No
Top drawer for me
Ozzy is a funny geezer and everything, but these lads have never really been for me. A bit much, just chill out a bit. Having said that a 2 would be harsh. Simpsons: Yes
Recently discovered a sad lad by The Divine Comedy that has been on rotation for a while, so have been meaning to check them out further. Enjoyed it, will continue to listen to more. Simpsons: No
Very good stuff, up there with Andre 3000s instrumental flute album. Maybe a tad too long, which is why I went for 4 over 5. Simpsons: you’d think so, but I can’t find any evidence
A bit of me this. Lovely stuff. Simpsons: No
Toyed with a 4* for this, but not much other than American Pie sticks out. Simpsons: Yes
Thought I was going to like this, but really didn’t for some reason. Not sure there was a single cover here that even came close to the original. Maybe Hurt, but even then I much prefer the OG sad lad. I actually found Bridge over Troubled Water painful to listen to, he just took all the melody and harmony out of it. Simpsons: yes
A bit more funky than some the previous Jazz albums, didn’t mind it. Simpsons: Yes
I was on the fence about this one, if I could give 4.5 I would. It isn’t my favourite Radiohead album and it’s not where I’d start if I wanted to get into them as the earlier stuff is a bit more accessible. However, after listening to it twice yesterday, it’s bloody good stuff. Merges the more conventional elements of the early stuff with the more abstract experimental albums they’ve done post-90s. So I think even as a very basic-bitch fan that prefers the early stuff, I’ve got to give a 5. Simpsons: Looks like Creep was played in a episode.
Not really my kind of thing, a lot going on. I’m sure Nick Cave will pick up a few more stars further down the line. Simpsons: No
Some weird stuff and some quite nice stuff, difficult one to place. But I’ll be generous rather than harsh. Simpsons: somehow yes hahah
Very good, but reckon it needed a Love Will Tear Us Apart or equivalent to hit 5 stars. Simpsons: Yes
PJ Harvey is one of those people I’d heard of without ever really knowing why. Now I know. Decent. Simpsons: No
I’m not a big metal guy, but turns out I am partial to a bit of funk-metal. Simpsons: No
A lovely bunch of sad lads. Never actually listened to this before, which is odd considering it’s pretty up my street and I was fully aware of its existence. I’m sure after a few more listens it would be a 5. Simpsons: No
No denying there’s a few tunes on here. But just not for me, I always find this stuff a bit samey. Wouldn’t be out of place as the soundtrack to a cheesey 80s action film, which is fine if you’re watching Top Gun, but I wasn’t I was sat at my desk sending emails and looking at spreadsheets. Fun fact: Of the original three members drummer Frank Beard is the only one not to have a beard. Simpsons: Yes
Slightly disappointed in this, thought I might have a fiver on my hands, given what I’ve listened to from Neil Young in particular. But there was just something lacking to give it top marks. Still a lovely album though, and Our House is a banger! Simpsons: Yes
Again as with a previous country album, it just feels like I’ve heard these kind of tunes parodied too much to take them seriously. But I’m not sure there’s anything here I can be too negative about. Simpsons: No
It’s not a 2 and it’s not a 4. Simpsons: No
A bit good tbf. Simpsons: Yep
Good vibes. Simpsons: No
The issue with a song like My Generation is a really makes all the others sound quite average. Just about scrapes a 4 though. Simpsons: Yes
All good stuff Simpsons: Yes
The Nigerian government threw his mum out of a video because this vibed so hard. Simpsons: No
Poor mans Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and I don’t even like the RHCP. Simpsons: No
Fats Domino is a badass name and I liked his work. Simpsons: No (although he sounds like he could be a character, maybe a member of Fat Tony’s gang)
Ohhhh yes please, gimme more! I love Talking Heads, I don’t necessarily know why as it’s not massively aligned with the rest of my music, but I just do! Just makes me feel happy to imagine David Byrne doing his funny little dances. Simpsons: Byrne has guest starred and him and the band mentioned quite a few times!
I know absolutely nothing of these lads, but this slapped. It was right in my wheelhouse. I was umming and ahing about whether to give a 4 or 5, as I’ve yet to give a 5 to something unknown, most of my 5s are things I’ve heard before. But this was tasty stuff, and I’ll be listening to a lot more. Simpsons: No
Layla is so much better than all the other songs that they’ve even reflected this in the name of the album. I’m not sure it even helps it sneak a 4. Simpsons: No
Got off to a good start this, but wasn’t convinced by the end. Simpsons: No
Facking love The Cure, the saddest lads of them all. Pictures Of You is also my favourite song of theirs, so confirms the 5 stars. The Simpsons: No
I feel asleep. I was tired, so I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt. Simpsons: Yes
It was okay, nothing to go crazy about though. Simpsons: No
Big fat five for Van the Man! Just perfect from start to finish. I may have listened to this album more than any other, I’d love to see the stats on that. Sweet Thing is certainly in and around the top spot every year for most listened to song. Banger. Simpsons: No
Take Five was a bit of a banger, but in general not my cup of tea. Simpsons: Take Five used in an episode
As good as this was, I just don’t think I like The Who enough to give any of their stuff a fiver. Can’t deny some of the tunes though, and I am the Bad Man Behind Blue Eyes after all. Simpsons: Yes
It was alright. Simpsons: No
So I love Simon and Garfunkel. But I’m learning that perhaps I love Bridge Over Troubled Water and a few of the singles and just quite like everything else. This just does quite hit as much as BOTW does. Simpsons: Yes
Not garbage, but not amazing either. Simpsons: No
3’s all round. Simpsons: No
I don’t know if I’ve had one that has been so borderline 4/5 before. It was a solid 4 all the way until Something In The Way (banger) tipped it into 5, but then the final track was a pile of wank so falls back into a 4. Simpsons: basically a whole episode
Listened to this on the Vicky Line while passing through Tottenham feeling like a proper North London Roadman. Skepta has also done some stuff with us at work, so by all accounts a nice geezer. Simpsons: No