Right, I literally don't know who he is. I'm not being stupid or anything, but I physically don't know who Stephen Stills is. He could be the leader of the Special Boat Squadron Service.

Probably my favourite Beatles album; 35 minutes of perfect 60s music. So much variation, but still feels cohesive enough with the Revolver 'sound'. There is little to separate Paul and John on this one - this is the one album I'd choose to demonstrate the best of both.

Another nice enough album that doesn't do a lot for me, other than sounding like 1958 with better production. The instrumental at the end is actually my highlight.

Great fun start to this journey, not usually "my jam", a hot sunny afternoon in Texas being my worst nightmare as a reserved Brit so a nice surprise. Had a beer after listening.

I remember the hype around this was before anyone had heard a single note. I don't like being told what to like so I never bought it. Despite these heroics the songs were forced down my earphones via the Inbetweeners, Gavin & Stacey and so on. It's a slightly better than average indie album and sounds like everything else released that decade.

Obviously bangers on here but it's a bit more difficult to listen to as an album. I think I prefer some of their other ones overall.

Undeniable impact - this was everywhere when I was about six - and easily their best album for me. Hard to not get a bit fed up of some of these, and actually prefer the second half now, but very strong throughout. Only problem is my tastes have probably moved on now.

*

I never listen to this genre and I detest double albums. This is the best example of both I've heard. Wonderful stuff from start to finish.

The fact that I was given this the day after 'Songs in the Key of Life's is a hilarious contrast. Sixty-five minutes; too long! I can picture the exact type of person this is made for, and knew a few of them myself. I don't want to be scared to turn the volume up for the quiet bits for fear of my ears. Occasionally enjoyed listening; and of course 'Hurt' alone is enough to add a star.

It's fine, that's all. Not doing a lot for me. This seems to be their 5th best album on another ranking site, so I don't know if it needs to be here.

Right, I literally don't know who he is. I'm not being stupid or anything, but I physically don't know who Stephen Stills is. He could be the leader of the Special Boat Squadron Service.

Another addition to one of my album "obsession" years (1989). While not my usual genre, this is great fun, well produced and very listenable; I can appreciate the impact.

Yes, I definitely need to listen to a man making an incredibly boring album during a breakdown. I would take every single Pink Floyd album above this. Then again I never 'got' Piper at the Gates of Dawn either, so maybe I'm just not on board with Barrett.

I'm definitely a music over lyrics type, but can appreciate Dylan since I can at least hear what he's singing. Tracks 3-6 are fantastic, as is the final one. There is a five star single LP within the overlong double album. One of Us Must Know might now be my favourite Bob Dylan song.

The middle section is very good, with a mix of softer and heavier tracks; but there is clearly something I'm missing in this. I can't imagine wanting to listen to this in full at any point.

Firstly - this album cover is the worst thing I've ever seen, and I was in 'Nam. Mostly rubbish, except for the title track and maybe Low Life. And no I do not dislike 'Post Punk', Mr Generator. I don't want to look at that stupid face anymore, so here are your two stars and into the soup you can disappear.

I think this is fine?

Started off ok, descending into a more annoying version of Bloc Party.

Two from Stevie in the first three weeks or so. More great stuff here - I may have peaked early with Songs in the Key of Life, but with this allegedly being the "worst" of his classic period I'm looking forward to the others.

1977 is an incredible year for albums, with a crowning jewel sitting at the top. Three songwriters firing off hits, but somehow all feeling like they fit together - I still remember the first time I heard the transition from Second Hand News to Dreams. Still manages to be front loaded, but with the most ridiculous run of eight tracks before it starts to lag, I might let it off. Great choice for my week off work, instant five stars without having to listen (I will listen again, and again).

Somehow never listened to early Genesis before; this is great, although dauntingly long of course. It'll need a few listens, but it's a masterpiece. Lyrics might indeed be completely mental, but the music is incredible.

!!! Introducing Sonic the Hedgehog !!! Well this makes me appreciate some of the other albums from 1965 a lot more! Mostly covers, and I know one song from an advert (and their own 'Psycho' sounds almost identical). Not great on the ears. !!!Una Estrella!!!

I like them, and can't think of anything negative to say about this album, but that's about it.

Another contender for most obnoxious face on an album cover. Almost as irritating as the organ noodling throughout. First half had some ok bits, enough for a three; second half bored me to tears so two for you. I think I might like the later stuff more? I just don't get the Doors early doors.

I've rarely listened to a full Blur album. I generally either love or hate their singles and never really dived into the rest. I like the variation here and some interesting parts; nothing elevating it to "great" (4), so I'll probably give this a "good" (3).

As others have pointed out, it's quite Homogenic with Oasis, like a Mezzanine within their proverbial building. Weezer very confused by the addition. I suppose there were no other albums from the 90s that could have been included instead.

Classic 80s pop, didn't actually expect to see them on this list! Some of it blends together a bit, but a fun listen.

Nice enough for the background music while I sip the first drink in the evening on a cruise ship. Otherwise wouldn't be reaching for this any time soon.

Sounds great for 1966. Can I have something more interesting please?

Another one from the 1989 club. This is a nice companion to the De La Soul album from the same year; I'm not well versed in the genre but these were a great starting point. Really great production and appreciate the sampling. Very close to a five.

Probably my favourite Beatles album; 35 minutes of perfect 60s music. So much variation, but still feels cohesive enough with the Revolver 'sound'. There is little to separate Paul and John on this one - this is the one album I'd choose to demonstrate the best of both.

First commute in two weeks and I get an album I can't even listen to! This is actually great, interesting stuff.

Very nice, much better than expected and easier on the ear than Dylan.

Really lovely snapshot of a different time. Saying that, this is closer to the year of my birth than we are now. I want to be there, with a single malt or perhaps an Old Fashioned.

Abbey Road, by the actual Beatles, is a good album. So there you go.

Quite a harsh listen; jazz needs to be an easier listen for my sensitive little ears.

I like it; I'm just not completely sure this sort of Jazz is for me! Appreciate the musicianship. I keep coming back to this, so I think I'll give this a generous 4.

It's ok; I sort of 'nothing' this.

Everyone's favourite acronym ITCOTCK makes an appearance. Good lord - the moment 'Epitaph' kicked in I knew this was special. I sat this one out for so long, perhaps assuming it was all just noodling, instead of just partly. I still hate the cover though. That said - it's hilarious how much they've stretched this out to 44 minutes, especially the second side. Torn between a four or five...bonus point for this being from the 60s and therefore its influence.

The middle album in the 'cocaine trilogy'. Listened to this a lot when I was getting into Bowie in the last few years. The opening two tracks are stunning, with the first side easily the strongest. The second side is a bit less consistent, but overall an easy four stars (as with a lot of Bowie's classic period).

Another nice enough album that doesn't do a lot for me, other than sounding like 1958 with better production. The instrumental at the end is actually my highlight.

I don't really 'get' Jimi Hendrix; this is decent enough but nothing more. I'm not very familiar with the albums so perhaps one of the others will float my boat a little more.

More like Nilsson Schmils...fuck!

Highlights are Evermore, Stairway, Levee. Superlative.

I've always been aware of Neil Young as a staple of the 70s, but never listened to any of it. I love the half acoustic / half electric album style. I'm also aware that he appears on the list nine times, only matched by Bowie, Lennon and McCartney. I'm intrigued...

What the flip is this? Seems it's popular with people in the States, but this is a pretty solid "no" from me.

Endless, directionless proggy noodling, I love this stuff!

Quite a few of these were indeed the 90s, alongside "Torn" and a few Oasis songs. Not really an album I'll listen to in full though.

I'd only really listened to the debut before, and loved the softer tracks so this is pretty good. I quite enjoyed the experimental ending, so this scrapes into the fours.

I gave Elephant three stars, mainly because of an inexplicable dislike for Mr White, or perhaps others' obsession with him. Probably should be a four. This is more of the same, so not bad, but fewer standouts - I definitely can't see me returning to it again.

Thought I'd instantly love this, although it's a bit more of a slow burn. Certainly interesting though, and the next album irritated me so much that I'm rounding this one up.

Eugh, this reminds me of that 2002-04 period, where this sort of rubbish was playing constantly and I was an awkward early teenager. Unusual in that it's the singles that piss me off here. And it's an HOUR long, WHY?!

Two artists I've recently been getting into are Brian Eno and Talking Heads, so this is a match made in heaven for me. I only recently discovered this album's existence and have been looking forward to it arriving. The first half in particular is a great companion to Remain in Light, before gradually becoming slower and more ambient towards the end. The album hasn't aged a day in my opinion. Yet another masterpiece from the incredible 1977-1981 period. Not up everyone's street I'm sure, but this is definitely forming part of my collection.

First track won me over; the next two put me right off (really irritating vocals); four and five had me back on board and then it was fairly consistent to the end. Definitely an intriguing one, will need more listening.

Solid album, some real highlights and no obvious lowlights.

Progressive Soul, love this!

First of all, the extreme stereo mix is too much for me which doesn't help! The first half is alright, nothing to set the world alight. Second half is...interesting. I now have an odd craving for tobacco.

Decent enough album; as someone has suggested it's odd that an artist's 458th album appears here above some others. Opening track is great.

Honestly never understood the concept. Apparently it's a "virtual band". Well it isn't, is it? It's a band. With some cartoon videos. But with humans e.g. Damon Albarn from Blur (also a band) doing the music, like a band does. So it's a band. Anyway, the music is alright. Probably because it's performed by accomplished musicians within a band. Not by non-existent cartoon characters.

1977 again, what a stunning year. Pretzel Logic was a real grower for me; must have been in a bad mood to have rated it a 2, as it's at least a 4! I knew this was easily their most highly rated album by music nerds. It's incredibly well produced as many others have stated. Whether you enjoy it seems to rest upon whether this is enough for you or whether you require it to have some deeper meaning. Personally, I couldn't give a flip about lyrics if it sounds this amazing on headphones. The album was made for an incredible audio experience and that's what it does. An easy 9/10 for me; now I'm off to explore the rest of the catalogue (except the albums left on this list).

Fairly decent; I can imagine listening to this in the car on the way to seeing Terminator 2. If I lived in LA or something.

Not as annoying as I thought this would be. Nice and short, inoffensive, definition of a three.

Just bog standard punk noise, isn't it? Mostly blended into one sound. Bit of fun though I suppose!

This link took me to a version with an extra track from the US release - interesting, while it's more generic I prefer 'Change Your Mind' to the irritating 'Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll'. While it's part of a 2000s soup, it does sound better than the other Indie bands of this time, and has held up relatively well. I think? 'Mr Brightside', however, can fuck right off. I'll see you at the next wedding no doubt.

Wow, this is a great find - I don't think I knew this band existed despite knowing a couple of tracks. Funky stuff!

Starts off alright but soon descends into a mix of slow grunge and grating noise. A bit below average overall.

On the fence for this one; starts off strong but possibly meanders and could be trimmed by a couple of songs. A generous / low four; you're welcome.

Inoffensive, lovely and short 50s thing.

Having owned the Best of R.E.M. 1988-2003, I somehow never collected any of their albums, despite being an album sort of person (shocking I know). Imagine my surprise to find five albums I had no idea existed until a few years ago. This is the pick of them, incredibly fresh for 1983 and easily one of their best. Really wanted to give this a big five, but it's a high four - only one R.E.M. album reaches that level.

Never my genre, but so much fun. Silly, bollocky fun, although I'm aware it's supposed to be angry. The album title is still funny. A mad burst of energy from the insane year that was 1977.

I believe you have my stapler. I Iike to listen to the radio at a reasonable volume. I didn't receive my paycheck this week.

Radiohead have a few guaranteed five star albums, and here's the first one. They are one of a small handful of bands where each album is unique and surprising in some way. Of course it's pretentious as anything, but at least they can back this up with an amazing result almost every time.

Well...my previous knowledge of this band was the score from the Living Daylights and Brass in Pocket by Scarlett Johansson. The first half is so good, the energy driving things along. Then it suddenly becomes more 'poppy' and we get the singles. Still great; we then end with another high energy track. Loved this and have been listening all day. Only question is - is this a 70s or 80s record?

I definitely agree with others that this is a lovely chilled out listen - 50s albums have a timeless, yet 'of the time' feel that maybe boosts their rating a bit on here. That, and the fact that there aren't about 300 albums included from this decade. I've realised I enjoy albums with distinct halves in terms of style, having just had two of these in a row.

Every Beatles album took me some time to get into - since I'd never listened to one in its entirety until adulthood, I was expecting the second coming of Jesus. This was not helped by the old stereo mixes - this has now been fixed for many of their classic works now. Anyway this one took even longer, as thirty tracks I've never heard before is insane for a band that had been built up so much. Like everyone else I'm always trying to find the ideal single album here, but I'd pretty much take 80% of the first one and swap a couple around. The second half drags on so much at times. A classic, obviously belongs on the list; it's in the second tier of Beatles records and probably my fifth favourite.