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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Boy In Da Corner
Dizzee Rascal
5 2.55 +2.45
Remedy
Basement Jaxx
5 2.67 +2.33
Electric Music For The Mind And Body
Country Joe & The Fish
5 2.84 +2.16
69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
5 2.85 +2.15
World Clique
Deee-Lite
5 2.87 +2.13
Leftism
Leftfield
5 2.89 +2.11
Sail Away
Randy Newman
5 2.96 +2.04
Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
5 2.98 +2.02
The Libertines
The Libertines
5 3.01 +1.99
Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Lana Del Rey
5 3.04 +1.96

You Love Less Than Most

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The Trinity Session
Cowboy Junkies
1 3.08 -2.08
The Man Who
Travis
1 3.01 -2.01
Eli And The Thirteenth Confession
Laura Nyro
1 2.95 -1.95
American Idiot
Green Day
2 3.77 -1.77
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
2 3.69 -1.69
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
2 3.64 -1.64
Scott 2
Scott Walker
1 2.62 -1.62
Heroes
David Bowie
2 3.61 -1.61
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
2 3.6 -1.6
1984
Van Halen
2 3.49 -1.49

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Beatles 5 4.8
Beastie Boys 2 5

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Leftism by Leftfield

That was wonderful, such goood music! Makes me nostalgic for a scene I am to young to have ever been part of. I would never have looked for or found this on my own (I’m more Buddy Holly or Prince Buster, and generally I need lyrics) But give me a glow stick I want to go raving !

Electric Music For The Mind And Body by Country Joe & The Fish

I really enjoyed this album, maybe the electric stuff got a little too loud but when they go folksy, yum, I liked it so much I easily listened twice

1-Star Albums (5)

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Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Mar 03 2024

Chill, easy listening…a little dull

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
Mar 04 2024

Fine back ground listening, but not many songs caught my attention

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Mar 05 2024

I have always wished that I could enjoy the Pixies. Unfortunately, I think I’m just too uptight. There is the well known banger on this album: Where is my mind, which of course I love, but other then that I find the rest of the songs all a bit too shouty, piercing and fast.

This is my first ever proper PJ Harvey listen. This album gave me a some good feelings. It has swagger with some story telling. Although nothing really caught me enough to make me want to listen again

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas
Mar 07 2024

1 star rubbish/full 3 stars alright good back ground 5 stars it really caught me, a great experience

Mar 08 2024

good stuff, easy listening, satisfying, catchy 1 star: dull rubbish 3 stars: alright, good as back ground, wouldn’t save it to my playlist 5 stars: it really caught me, a great experience, I will listen to again and again

That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind & Fire
Mar 09 2024

1 star: dull rubbish 3 stars: alright, good as back ground, wouldn’t save it to my playlist 5 stars: it really caught me, a great experience, I will listen to again and again OMG! What an experience! I have always avoided EW&F (due to a preconceived notion that I don’t like funk), but This album has got some wonderful messages of self empowerment and love. Very special. While I might not save any of the tracks in my play list, I’m giving it a 5 for the positive vibes, All about Love actually gave me tears

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
Mar 10 2024

Not my thing, to much funk and no lyrics, but the ability of the musicians is undeniable

Graceland by Paul Simon
Mar 11 2024

Graceland has always been one of my favourite albums

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Mar 13 2024

An alright listen, although didn’t really catch me

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
Mar 14 2024

I tried, just could not get into it…

The Man Who by Travis
Mar 15 2024

Painful. I tried. I just couldn’t.

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Mar 16 2024

This album is awesome, it’s atmospheric, instrumental, with beautiful singing and catchy lyrics. But all the songs are a very similar: everything and nothing stood out

Mar 17 2024

So it turns out I’m an LL Cool J fan. Great music to commute to, if I was someone who listened to albums rather than just songs (off my own steam) I would definitely listen again. Smooth rapping, great beats

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Mar 18 2024

Reminds me of Joni’s Mitchell, not a terrible album, although I don’t think I’d listen again

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Mar 19 2024

It was a good listen, of course, although nothing really caught me. I probably wouldn’t put on again..

Electric Music For The Mind And Body by Country Joe & The Fish
Mar 20 2024

I really enjoyed this album, maybe the electric stuff got a little too loud but when they go folksy, yum, I liked it so much I easily listened twice

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
Mar 21 2024

this is very good album. I was initially put off from having heard the radio over playing some of the songs (Fast Car, revolution, lines,,) but actually every track is a banger, all very easy to listen to. Tracy deserves a 5

With The Beatles by Beatles
Mar 22 2024

I’m a Beatles fan although I don’t think their original tracks on this album are the best while the covers are all great

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
Mar 23 2024

I’m not a fan, not bad playing or singing, some nice scores, but nothing to get your teeth into. It’s more of a poetry album, which is not what I’m looking for.

Vespertine by Björk
Mar 24 2024

Really good background music to sew to! Yet nothing memorable for me

The Libertines by The Libertines
Mar 25 2024

I really enjoyed this album all the way through. My favourite from the list so far, so much so i listened thrice!

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
Mar 26 2024

I have always found Nick Drake easy to listen to…although the music doesn’t suit all moods, it is lovely 4.5

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Mar 27 2024

If I liked this kind of music, it would probably be a decent version of it, listening was fairly easy, but it really is just not my thing

OK by Talvin Singh
Mar 28 2024

This was OK, but didn’t quite match the high hopes I had after reading the description on Spotify. It was a bit flat, and in some parts a bit cheesy, but there was some nice instrumental parts 3

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Mar 29 2024

It’s a good album, Amy was awesome, easy to listen to. not a 5 for me but a 4.5

Marquee Moon by Television
Mar 30 2024

It has taken me a couple of listens to be able to get through Marquee Moon. Nearly all of the songs had very appealing musical scores (if that is the right phrasing) although nothing really caught me. I think if i were to listen to this album regularly, it might grow on me…otherwise I just kept hearing the Talking Heads! I’m going to give them a 4 because they are better than a 3

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Mar 31 2024

I had already heard a few of the songs on Nilsson Schmilsson and had always liked them, but would never have put them as the same artist (ex. Gotta get up/coconut) I didn’t love every song, but I enjoyed it as a whole

Doolittle by Pixies
Apr 01 2024

I preferred this much more than Surfer Rose, it was an easy, good quality album

xx by The xx
Apr 02 2024

Never heard of The xx, but wow, I enjoyed this album so much…from the start, so atmospheric and easy to listen to…

Queen II by Queen
Apr 03 2024

This album was alright, nothing offensive, but nothing to really grip onto

Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington
Apr 04 2024

A great album, but I’m going to be picky and give it a 4 because even though this is definitely my favourite era of jazz, I do prefer it with lyrics, it just wasn’t quite Louis Armstrong enough

Apr 05 2024

This was good, atmospheric, didn’t love every song but did pick a few favourites:wild at heart, CTOTCC and Breaking up slowly.

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Apr 06 2024

Lust for life and Passenger are amazing songs. The rest of the album was alright, but not memorable, I have no urge to repeat again 3

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Apr 07 2024

It took me ages to listen to Tubular Bells, I kept getting put off by the Exorcist opening score..little did I know what a diverse and lovely range of music this album had. Very good.

Kenza by Khaled
Apr 08 2024

Some lovely tracks and some absolutely awful tracks, some to dance with and some to skip

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio
Apr 09 2024

Just jazz. it took me a while to get round to this album… the musicians have great talent, its just not my taste, to much meandering. I wouldn’t listen again

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Apr 10 2024

I really enjoyed this album, after never listening to the Beastie Boys before, I really like the instrumental parts, and just the lovely smooth chaotic mix. Although no tunes have stuck out to me, I don’t think that’s what music like this is for, it’s a package. I

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
Apr 11 2024

I enjoyed that, it got me out of a mood. I got a bit worried at the first song, that this album would be difficult, but the 2nd song was good, and from then on it was easy sailing, with a decent groove on the last tune… nothing that memorable but my morning commute went peacefully

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Apr 12 2024

This album is a jazz rap fusion, It took me a while to get into, I can respect the work as a complete piece of poetry, but found it quite irritating..

Smash by The Offspring
Apr 13 2024

I enjoyed that, didn’t think I would. I probably wont listen again (unless I suddenly become 20years younger and need to edit a skate stunt video) It’s very good and bouncy American punk ska!

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Apr 14 2024

It took me a couple of weeks to finish this album. Good music to work to, maybe a bit long..it’s ok…not sure what to say…it’s a 3.5 for me, but I’ll go 4 ‘cos they know how to work their instruments

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Apr 15 2024

Great background: nothing memorable, nothing disturbed

Since I Left You by The Avalanches
Apr 16 2024

I would consider Since I Left You to be a very good after party wind down album, (not my scene but if it was this is what I’d put on)

Apr 17 2024

This was mega chill, I would never have chosen it, I cannot remember any of the songs but it was an easy listen 4/10

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne
Apr 18 2024

This album was alright, fairly easy to listen to, some good bits, but not really memorable, in some parts I found the singing a little bit difficult

Paris 1919 by John Cale
Apr 19 2024

easy listening, on the edge of surreal folk music. Nothing caught me straight away, but with every song flick back (while I write this review) I grow fonder with a quick familiarity

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
Apr 20 2024

I would have liked some drugs for this album, it was chill and atmospheric . Lots of vibes, definitely would have been nice to listen to from a bean bag with a lava lamp rather then on the central line I’d never heard anything from the band before but I did loose interest a bit during the middle and can’t really remember anything from it

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Apr 21 2024

F it, this is a 5, clearly brilliant music. Wish I could go out dancing in the late 50’s to a Little Richard Concert, I bet it would be such a good night… My reservations in giving a straight 5, is that as an album all the tracks are quite similar, with no room to chill out. Does go well as a background for dough kneading (Especially rip it up)

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
Apr 22 2024

I listened to the whole thing and I thought it was awesome. I was dubious about the length, but found it very easy, and weirdly familiar, basically a fusion of well known songs from the last 80 years through the genres of folk, pop, electro etc…I heard Jonny Cash, Pulp Fiction, Paul Simon, Bonzo Dog Doo Dar Band, Belle and Sebastian, Pet Shop Boys,… So much more, I can’t even place. A great piece of work, although the comedy did make me feel a bit trolled when ever I started feeling sentimental or enjoy the tunes

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Apr 23 2024

Anyone one listening to Frank can appreciate the talent of Amy, although the song subjects are very much those of a teenager, and so weren’t as interesting as they might have been at an earlier time in my life. My favourites were: Cherry, Amy and f me pumps…they were great.

Younger Than Yesterday by The Byrds
Apr 24 2024

Nice, very 60’s…nothing stood out that much, I could listen again for sure…

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
Apr 26 2024

Not my kind of music, but I can appreciate that it’s a good version of whatever that is

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Apr 27 2024

The big 2 on here(wish and shine on) are some of the best songs ever, the rest are not that interesting

Apr 28 2024

Where did our love go and Tained Love are excellent excellent songs, the rest (disappointingly) was rather meh 2/5

Rip It Up by Orange Juice
Apr 29 2024

That was alright, didn’t concentrate very well, but no complaints

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Apr 30 2024

This album was very difficult for the first 3 songs when it picked up and became tolerable. i respect Bowie as an icon, but in regards to his music, apart from the one song : sound and vision (which is one of the most wonderful songs ever-not on this album) I have rarely enjoyed any of his music (oh of course don’t forget Starman!)

Elephant by The White Stripes
May 01 2024

A really good album!

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
May 02 2024

I would listen again

Leftism by Leftfield
May 03 2024

That was wonderful, such goood music! Makes me nostalgic for a scene I am to young to have ever been part of. I would never have looked for or found this on my own (I’m more Buddy Holly or Prince Buster, and generally I need lyrics) But give me a glow stick I want to go raving !

May 04 2024

I thought the first part of this album was very good, the 2nd half (after Monster which is an excellent tune) I didn’t vibe with so much.

Ive always enjoyed The Kinks, but have only ever had greatest hits CDs. I took this to be a concept album about the damage of war, and the abuse of the poor by those in authority. The songs were balanced well, and the whole thing was fairly easy to listen to, although I think someone from an older generation would have more references to take more in-depth meanings behind the lyrics (then I).

Maxinquaye by Tricky
May 06 2024

A lovely bit of TripHop on a sunny Sunday morning

Revolver by Beatles
May 07 2024

Love this album, have done for years!

Time Out Of Mind by Bob Dylan
May 08 2024

Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits was one of my favourite CD’s as a teenager. I loved the older stuff, but thought the quality declined later. So seeing the date, I was dubious when I put this on to play. But this was good, I really enjoyed it, there was groove and blues. I will definitely listen again

Synchronicity by The Police
May 09 2024

This album was fine, I listened once while getting ready in the morning, nothing really stuck out, nothing disappointed… it was just like the radio, fine…

Arise by Sepultura
May 10 2024

This was alright, I got a few songs in, but really I know I have no ambition to listen to anymore…they are obviously very good at what they do, but I don’t think I will find the space and time where I can really listen to this album

Larks' Tongues In Aspic by King Crimson
May 12 2024

This was a good album, like an orchestral Pink Floyd. Some parts were maybe a bit tough to listen to (akin to meandering jazz riffs, but with electric) King Crimson are definitely musicians, although are some lovey singing bit.

May 13 2024

This is an epic album, I don’t adore every song but it’s a great trippy listen all the way through. Im divided between 4 and 5 so I’ll go with the consensus and hit 5

Boston by Boston
May 14 2024

Fine 90’s movie background montage music

The Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers
May 15 2024

I was charmed by this. I enjoyed the lead singers voice. I could clearly hear the Velvet Underground Sound, it had groove and nostalgia, im eager to hear their other stuff. I am giving it a 5, because it’s worth more to me than a 4

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
May 17 2024

My favourite kind of Janis. This was a good listen,

The Doors by The Doors
May 18 2024

Carousels, psychedelics and a church organ.

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
May 19 2024

I really enjoyed this album. A lot of the other reviews say the best songs are the first and last. I disagree, I preferred all the ones in the middle; gotta love a bit of twangy 60s blues cover-age !

Stankonia by OutKast
May 21 2024

This was fun!

Protection by Massive Attack
May 22 2024

This album doesn’t do it for me, although based on the overall sound I would be open to trying another one at some point

Gold by Ryan Adams
May 23 2024

After reading the other reviews I was prepared for a difficult. But actually, I enjoyed this. I like the song writing, and I like Ryan’s voice and guitar playing

Chelsea Girl by Nico
May 24 2024

Medieval chic. Nico’s had a bad rap in these reviews, but I quite like it. Maybe a bit moany, but I like the folky undertones It’s a 3.5, but I’m going benefit of the doubt with a 4

Disintegration by The Cure
May 25 2024

Not my thing, I’m a bit disappointed because I love their greatest hits collections,.. but that’s not The Cure’s problem

1989 by Taylor Swift
May 26 2024

This is alright. Not offensive. Although (apart from the classics over played on the radio) nothing really stands out…

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
May 27 2024

This is some excellent South American, 60’s, psychedelic music! A really cool album diverse and complete, I didn’t always vibe with every song, but when they were good, they were GOOD. The language barrier didn’t matter as the instrumental and atmosphere were very strong. A clear 5

Peter Gabriel 3 by Peter Gabriel
May 29 2024

I liked this, better the a Bowie album (so far!) There is lots to it: nice instrumentals, decent lyrics, some good beats to dance to. A nicely complete album. I’m only giving it a 4 because non of the songs quite stuck out enough for me to save to a play list

LP1 by FKA twigs
May 30 2024

This was like listening to somebody sing out pages from their diary with ambient almost-dance computer music. I was a bit disappointed as F‘Twigs has brought out a couple of songs on other albums that I like. But nothing caught me here.

1984 by Van Halen
May 31 2024

Not my thing. Had some good movie montage music, other than that not my thing

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
Jun 01 2024

Fricken Awsome! I never knew. I love the Beastie Boys!!

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Jun 02 2024

The Stone Roses have a very distinctive sound. This album was alright, definitely listenable with some good tracks, but just didn’t quite cut it for me. It’s a 3.5 from mes

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Jun 03 2024

Really not my thing, but not so bad for metal (?!) I liked the carousel sounds, and I did save the song Charlotte as I thought that was very good

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Jun 04 2024

Great, but not quite a 5

Tonight's The Night by Neil Young
Jun 05 2024

This is alright. I didn’t think it was memorable until I listened the 2nd time, it was easy to vibe with, some lyrics are a bit cheesy-cringe but I like the harmonica. Nothing stood out to save, and I probably wouldn’t listen again

Jun 06 2024

Because of Origin of Symmetry, I thought I wouldn’t like Muse, but actually this album was alright

...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
Jun 07 2024

Mostly schlock, not Britney’s fault, there was some vibe here and there, but overall it was a difficult listen

Abbey Road by Beatles
Jun 08 2024

I’ve known every word of Abbey Road for years anyway, but thought I should listen again, still brilliant, thank you to the Beatles

Giant Steps by The Boo Radleys
Jun 09 2024

Had it as background, and tried a bit in headphones towards the end. Really not memorable at all, but also tolerable with a couple of groovy riffs here and there

Kenya by Machito
Jun 10 2024

I respect the talent, but that was hard work

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Jun 12 2024

That was so good! I didn’t love every song, but the ones I did were so so groovy! Yea!

White Light / White Heat by The Velvet Underground
Jun 14 2024

Had it on as background, I always love that 60’s sound, but this sounded drunk. Nothing I’d probably repeat (or recommend)

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Jun 16 2024

Awesome !

Yeezus by Kanye West
Jun 17 2024

I thought it was good, obviously obscene, but there was definitely groove

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder
Jun 18 2024

Can’t ever fault Stevie. I didn’t love it all the way through, but the vibe was definitely top top

Sister by Sonic Youth
Jun 19 2024

Not to my taste, just sounded like a load of noise, with a bit of cool

Step In The Arena by Gang Starr
Jun 20 2024

Loved it, this 1001 album thing has turned me into a hip hop lover!

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Jun 22 2024

The right album for concentrating on a creative project

Vanishing Point by Primal Scream
Jun 23 2024

This is good, reminded me of walking through a festival…some lovely instruments used, some dub vibes. Didn’t pick out any songs in particular, but really enjoyed listening while doing a creative project

Sail Away by Randy Newman
Jun 24 2024

Great artist, great voice, loved the pace

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads
Jun 25 2024

I got mixed up, this is my rating for More songs about buildings (and vice versa) Once again; talking heads have definitely got something, there lots of times I enjoy, but something just doesn’t quite cut it for me

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Jun 27 2024

I was indifferent until reading the blurb, and then I thought oh cool This was made in a home studio in the 70’s. it’s got something,although I don’t think I’ll ever listen again

Let England Shake by PJ Harvey
Jun 28 2024

Hhmm, while listening my imagination thought this was a celebration of England, until I read the lyrics. They are poetic, but the topic seems quite odd. It’s about war; caused by England? in England? In another comment someone said she did a lot of research for this album……. Basically I think I’m too ignorant to really get this. I did enjoy the English folk like qualities of some of the tracks though

Sea Change by Beck
Jun 29 2024

That was alright, not that memorable though

Murder Ballads by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jun 30 2024

The one with Kylie, and the last one Death is not the End we’re alright, otherwise it was a bit painful in places

Truth And Soul by Fishbone
Jul 01 2024

Nice bit of ska, would be excellent live

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Jul 03 2024

Wild, satirical and silly, a full 60’s music experience. I liked go cry on somebody else’s shoulder and Trouble Every day. A great listen, but a one off!

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye
Jul 04 2024

Love gets sweeter is a wonder track, After All is good, and Maverick a Strike is alright, otherwise I thought it was a bit flat

Live At Leeds by The Who
Jul 05 2024

That was a great album, all the classics, good quality for being live

Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues
Jul 06 2024

Loved it all the way through

Like A Prayer by Madonna
Jul 07 2024

Like a prayer is very good, cherish was alright. Otherwise very little else stood out to me

Made In Japan by Deep Purple
Jul 08 2024

Great musicians, but too much instrumental for easy listening…otherwise good songs, but would probably never listen again

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Jul 09 2024

Not as good as their greatest hits album

The Trinity Session by Cowboy Junkies
Jul 10 2024

Surprising I listened all the way through, it was easy enough background,.. although tuning in it really was not my thing. The singer did my head in, the covers were off beat.

Suede by Suede
Jul 11 2024

Kind of good but boring

The Contino Sessions by Death In Vegas
Jul 12 2024

That was good, not massively memorable but easy enough to listen to

Pieces Of The Sky by Emmylou Harris
Jul 14 2024

I normally like a bit of country but this was a bit grateing. Covers didn’t even do it for me. Emmylou’s voice and the instrumentals were nice…but this just did not hit the mark for me 2.5

Modern Kosmology by Jane Weaver
Jul 15 2024

This was a good album, a bit dreamy, a bit upbeat a bit psychedelic…I’m only giving it a 4 as nothing quite caught me enough to save, and I can’t remember any of the tracks

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
Jul 16 2024

Smooth grooves, but unnecessarily crude. Snoop was a teenager when this was made, and it shows. Otherwise, great talent 3

Low-Life by New Order
Jul 17 2024

This was a good album but nothing memorable hence the 4

Done By The Forces Of Nature by Jungle Brothers
Jul 18 2024

Really good! Peaceful, intelligent, informative, cool and groovy. Well done Jungle Brothers, I get why this is a Must Listen

The Infotainment Scan by The Fall
Jul 19 2024

Shout out to Ed Blaney! (From L at Bez’s night Haci-Hendre north Wales 2011/12) This is my first Fall album, I enjoyed it. Favourite track League Moon Monkey Mix. Would be a great band to see live.

OK Computer by Radiohead
Jul 20 2024

After Karma Police, I was into it

En-Tact by The Shamen
Jul 22 2024

That was alright, all the songs sounded very similar though!

Germfree Adolescents by X-Ray Spex
Jul 24 2024

That was so good, all the way through, I love Poly’s voice, very punk and yet lyrics easy to understand. Lots of energy! Love it

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Jul 26 2024

Has some lovely classic tracks. A great sunny day album

Not as bad as I had anticipated, I was in the right mood for the first couple of songs and then had to do a bit of skipping here and there.. but otherwise ok

Infected by The The
Aug 01 2024

The The definitely have something. I liked it

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
Aug 03 2024

I like a bit of hip hop so I was excited for this, but just found it a bit difficult to listen to

Roxy Music by Roxy Music
Aug 04 2024

Very listenable!

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Aug 05 2024

This was interesting. From the get go I enjoyed it, although due to quality and recording it was difficult to take in and remember. I saw on Wikipedia that this recording was only meant to be a demo, but was just released as is. In a way I think this is a shame, I would have liked to have heard the album cleaned up, Although I appreciate this outcome has quite a personal feel, and connects the listener to what was going on with Skip at the time.

Rio by Duran Duran
Aug 06 2024

That was alright I liked hungry like the wolf and the chauffeur the rest was background

McCartney by Paul McCartney
Aug 07 2024

Beautiful! Reminds me some of the white album (with its mixes of electric, and acoustic). This is Paul for the first time exploring his craft alone, one review compared this to a sketch book, and I agree but I don’t think it’s a bad thing.

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes
Aug 08 2024

This is good music. Some songs went on a bit long, but otherwise Kilimanjaro was catchy, energetic, interesting and dramatic

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock
Aug 10 2024

Passed me by peacefully

Punishing Kiss by Ute Lemper
Aug 11 2024

This was very hard work. Only saved marginally by Purple Avenue

Slayed? by Slade
Aug 12 2024

Aww I like Slade! I only ever knew Feel The Noise and whatever their overplayed Christmas track is….but this album was an experience, their folky, they’re beautiful, they’re noisy! I like! It’s not quite a 5, as it wasn’t that memorable

Underwater Moonlight by The Soft Boys
Aug 14 2024

That was long but good There was so much I couldn’t really take it in, but every song had groove and audible lyrics, an easy contribution to my full daily commute (to and from work) all the way up could hear Sid Barret, and Sid Barrett and other punk

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Aug 15 2024

Wonderful! Long, but satisfying, I kept coming back to it throughout the day. The song writing and the singer are a match made in heaven

Skylarking by XTC
Aug 18 2024

Not my thing but not too terrible

Marcus Garvey by Burning Spear
Aug 19 2024

Normally my favourite genre, this didn’t quite do it for me like I hoped it would. I did get to learn about Marcus Garvey though…

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Aug 23 2024

I didn’t mind that album, I especially liked Respect with Diana King (I’m definitely gonna check more of her work out) otherwise it had groove, maybe a bit too many sketches, I feel like they were fashionable at the time? Probably wouldn’t listen again

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Aug 26 2024

My first Black Sabbath album! Loved it!

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones
Aug 28 2024

Nothing really stood out, but it was easy enough otherwise

Kimono My House by Sparks
Aug 30 2024

Really good! Not my favourite kind of music, but still a vibe

Heroes by David Bowie
Aug 31 2024

Mostly difficult part from Heroes and Moss Garden…I wouldn’t listen again

Ogden's Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces
Sep 01 2024

I listened to this album when I was a teenager, it was nice to revisit as an adult. I appreciated both the music and the poetry more this time around, afterglow’ is a great track, although there are other albums of theirs with better songs

The La's by The La's
Sep 04 2024

Really good!

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Sep 06 2024

This is good as a whole l, I didn’t manage to pick any favourite tracks but there was lots of good moments

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
Sep 07 2024

I liked it Starfish and Coffee is my favourite. I enjoyed myself all the way through, although there was quite a bit of 80’s movie montage music

Document by R.E.M.
Sep 08 2024

That was alright

GREY Area by Little Simz
Sep 11 2024

Music, beats, her voice, production all 10 out of 10, but the lyrics were not interesting, with a lot of tired and well and truly tried themes

Sep 12 2024

I probably wouldn’t listen again, but I think this is a really good album, with lots of beautiful poetry, I’ve never heard of Mike Ladd but I respect his work

World Clique by Deee-Lite
Sep 13 2024

That was so good, cool beats all the way through!

Disraeli Gears by Cream
Sep 14 2024

No complaints, a wonderful 60’s band, not quite a 5, but a close 4.5 I love Strange Brew and Sunshine of your love (already favourite songs) but nothing else stands out quite so much

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth
Sep 15 2024

“My name is bubblegum!” I listened all the way through, it was a bit painful but doable

Foo Fighters by Foo Fighters
Sep 17 2024

Absolutely fine, probably wouldn’t listen again, but I was so at ease I accidentally listened twice!!

Junkyard by The Birthday Party
Sep 18 2024

For an album I will never listen to again, I didn’t mind it too much, it was punk, but not harsh punk, easy enough background

Deserter's Songs by Mercury Rev
Sep 19 2024

Just had it as background, nothing caught me to much, but it was alright

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Sep 20 2024

Just had it as background while I read up about Elliot Smith (while on the train), poor guy, he obviously had and has a lot of fans… The music was easy enough to listen to, but, like in the first review on this page, needs the right moment

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Sep 21 2024

Good, easy listening, not my thing, wouldn’t go back again, but no complaints!

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council
Sep 22 2024

Definitely eclectic but I couldn’t quite find anything I really liked

American Gothic by David Ackles
Sep 23 2024

After taking a year + break, I’m catching up on the ones I’ve not reviewed (that kind of put me off the project in the first place!)This is one of them, I’m 3rd track in, and I’ve just gotta let it go. 2 because I didn’t give it a real chance, and David Ackles to be fair, does have a decent set of pipes!

C'est Chic by CHIC
Sep 24 2024

The slow ones were a bit cheesy for me, and the quick ones were great to walk with. It’s sounds like the musicians had a lot of fun doing their thing, I can imagine them being really in the zone. I was surprised at how familiar ‘I want your love’ and ‘freak out’ were. I’m going for 3/5 only because it’s not my thing, not because it isn’t well produced cohesive music

Groovin' by The Young Rascals
Sep 25 2024

This was a nice album, I love that 60’s sound. None of the songs really stood out that much for me, apart from Groovin

Under Construction by Missy Elliott
Feb 12 2026

I give this album a 4, as I have a couple of the tracks saved, it was a good experience, but I didn’t find it amazing

The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Feb 13 2026

For my mood today, this is a 4, the first song especially is very good. I think on a happier active day it would have been harder to listen to…while I’m here I’m gonna catch up on ‘murder ballads’!

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Feb 14 2026

Great! No complaints, would have them on as background again 4

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Feb 15 2026

There was some alright bits here and there

Feb 16 2026

The title track ‘Bright Lights’ has been one of my favourite songs ever, I absolutely love it, if I did karaoke, that’s the song I would do. However, I found the rest of the album to be quite low grade English 60s/70’s folk. Is is 3.5 for me

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Feb 17 2026

Not bad, but not memorable

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Feb 19 2026

When I started concentrating on this album, I had to skip every song, it’s all just theatre music

Feb 20 2026

Started off a 2 ended up 3.5/4 Jazzy, psychedelic and folky FairPlay, these boys are musicians

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey
Feb 23 2026

Punky, Energetic, wail-y, alright but I wouldn’t listen again 3

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Feb 24 2026

Wow, that was an excellent album! Atmospheric, groovy, happy, sad. Very listenable. I’d never heard of this artist before, but will be sure to listen to his other works

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan
Feb 25 2026

Beautiful! This is what I came here for! What a great recording.. and what a lovely night that must have been. I’m only giving a 4 because while her voice and the genre are top top, I have heard some of the other versions of some of the songs that I enjoyed much more. To sum up, I have big appreciation for Sarah Vaughn’s talent, but don’t absolutely adore her style

A Love Supreme by John Coltrane
Feb 27 2026

Definitely jazz, not my usual listen, but I enjoyed it

Shadowland by k.d. lang
Mar 01 2026

80s Patsy Cline

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Mar 02 2026

Really nothing to report, not bad, not that good, it just happened

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Mar 03 2026

To quote my partner: best luteal phase album ever made

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
Mar 06 2026

I will always love Simon and Garfunkel, apart from the song Bridge Over Troubled Water, (I urge everyone to listen to Prince Busters version, it’s beautiful) otherwise I could listen to any S&G again and again on repeat, they soothe my soul

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Mar 07 2026

I now get why Bob Marley is so famous, this album is lovely. Granted I am a reggae fan, although I never listen to BM, I think his music is totally overplayed, but hearing all these classics together on one album, I understand why he is considered such a legend

Copper Blue by Sugar
Mar 08 2026

Not that impressed but could listen, sounds like generic 90s pop grunge. I give it a 3 If I can’t change your mind was my favourite

21 by Adele
Mar 09 2026

This album is good, I’ve never been an Adele music fan, never tried after hearing so many radio repeats, but this album was rich and full of bangers. It has to be a 5

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Mar 10 2026

They’ve got some good guitar riffs, but still I am yet to get the hype around Joy Division

Faust IV by Faust
Mar 11 2026

Actually enjoyable-totally psychedelic, a bit beta band, a bit Hendrix, a bit country Joe and the fish, loads of chaotic 60s/70s realness It’s a 4 because some bits did get a bit to full on

The Rise & Fall by Madness
Mar 12 2026

I did listen all the way through, and for that they get a 3, I did find it bit dull and maybe a bit cheesy, sorry Madness

Supa Dupa Fly by Missy Elliott
Mar 13 2026

I preferred the tracks on Under Construction, but this album had a lot less ego, Missy seems a lot sweeter, presenting us some proper old skool 90s R&B Izzy Izzy ah was my favourite I’m giving a 3 as it’s not really my kind of music, too smooth, but it deserves more

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand
Mar 14 2026

I liked it, but didn’t really take any of it in

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Mar 15 2026

For the tracks I like: pale blue eyes, after eyes and some kinda love I’d give this album a 4, otherwise it’s a 3

Pump by Aerosmith
Mar 18 2026

Not my type of music but I respect the playing

Mar 19 2026

Was alright, I didn’t enjoy it as much as the queen is dead, I give it a 3.5- so a 4 because when they’re good, they’re really good

The Blueprint by JAY Z
Mar 22 2026

Takeover is good His lyrics are smooth, but maybe not that interesting Easy enough to listen to Big Ego stuff as always with JZ Renagade was good It was all good for its genre but I would probably never listen again 3.5 so a 4

Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz
Mar 23 2026

T1 already a bit annoying T2 voice is winey, he’s going for a Beatles thing, but it sounds a bit try hard, Inconsistent, Cliche, tacky, cringe “Love can make a little child smile” Going for a st peppers thing But it’s been done, it ain’t working for me, Yet for some reason I’m not skipping, God the sax I’m nearly at my stop (train station) I’ll listen through Maybe jokes on me the Beatles thing might be deliberate In the 3rd is he saying beatle train? 4 skip Ugh more Beatles 5 skip in the underground internet cut Intercept with Alabama Shakes (always alright) Coyote shivers (Sugar high) Have love will travel (the sonics) And back in, oh god, fear, and skip Oh god again, does anybody out there even care, god, hhhmm this one is marginally better with tune, cheesy sentiment, too much, yuck, I just can’t it’s cringe, skip Mr cab driver…eughh again, did some research on Kravitz, he’s a nepo baby, now I get it, his music’s crap Skip Mary -skip Be …god skip Blues for sister someone… kravitz knows junky prostitutes, he’s cool Skip Skip Flower child, god, Kravitz is cringe, or is this just dated? I’m giving it a 2

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Mar 24 2026

I love Bob Dylan, but can agree with critics that a lot of the songs sounds the same, he definitely has a formula, none the less it’s one I appreciate

In The Wee Small Hours by Frank Sinatra
Mar 25 2026

Nice but every song quite similar and indistinguishable, unadulterated crooner music!

Close To You by Carpenters
Mar 26 2026

It’s not bad music, it’s put together well enough, it’s just really not my thing 2

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Mar 27 2026

I’m like it, especially the songs with Horace Andy and Tricky. I especially liked the last song, but probably won’t listen to the album again 4

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Mar 28 2026

For me this was fun and easy listening, a generic but a high quality old school rock and roll sounding album from another band I’ve only ever listened to a few tracks from, I give to a 4

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
Mar 29 2026

A very British, very sureal, theatrical and listenable album-4 out of 5 as I probably will never listen again Favour track was Suspended in gaffa

The White Album by Beatles
Mar 30 2026

I will always give the Beatles a 5. But this isn’t my favourite, in my opinion Side 1 the best, side 2’s gets a bit trippy and silly.

Cheerleader

Average rating: 3.63 (0.36 above global average).

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