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Infected
The The
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5 | 2.92 | +2.08 |
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Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
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5 | 3.37 | +1.63 |
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
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5 | 3.37 | +1.63 |
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Blue Lines
Massive Attack
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5 | 3.38 | +1.62 |
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Parklife
Blur
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5 | 3.38 | +1.62 |
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Different Class
Pulp
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5 | 3.42 | +1.58 |
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The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
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5 | 3.45 | +1.55 |
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Blue
Joni Mitchell
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5 | 3.49 | +1.51 |
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Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
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5 | 3.5 | +1.5 |
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So
Peter Gabriel
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5 | 3.53 | +1.47 |
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
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1 | 3.72 | -2.72 |
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
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1 | 3.56 | -2.56 |
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...And Justice For All
Metallica
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1 | 3.42 | -2.42 |
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2112
Rush
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1 | 3.38 | -2.38 |
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Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
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1 | 3.24 | -2.24 |
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Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
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1 | 3.09 | -2.09 |
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Heavy Weather
Weather Report
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1 | 2.98 | -1.98 |
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Reign In Blood
Slayer
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1 | 2.96 | -1.96 |
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
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2 | 3.95 | -1.95 |
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Ten
Pearl Jam
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2 | 3.91 | -1.91 |
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Ray Charles · 2 likes
2/5
Ok beginning and good end. Middle all sounded the same to me.
John Zorn · 1 likes
1/5
I would rather have listened to this after I was dead!
Would like to have put no stars
David Bowie · 1 likes
3/5
This was a slog for me, most songs just chugging along with no great melody and a semi soul sound. I suppose at least it wasn't Tin Machine
Beatles · 1 likes
3/5
Early Beatles is all a bit twee
Fleetwood Mac · 1 likes
2/5
Long. Slightly more varied than i imagined but unfortunately still sounds like Fleetwood Mac.
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Marvin Gaye
3/5
The whole album a bit too one paced for me, seems to be 2-3 good songs and the rest filler. Concept album.
3 stars
Ray Charles
2/5
Ok beginning and good end. Middle all sounded the same to me.
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5
Good fun listen
1/5
I would rather have listened to this after I was dead!
Would like to have put no stars
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Some strong tracks (oh baby, call the police, american dream) but some overly long bland stuff as well. Would definitely be a 7/10 but limited to 3 or 4 so went for the 3 option
5/5
Love it. Although not a fan of Suffragette City
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
Funky delight
The Pogues
4/5
Brought back memories of jigging with toilet paper around my head when they were at Reading circa 90. Can't beat Shane's voice (for some reason). It's got just the right amount of anger or joy or angst in these songs. Has also got the best Christmas song ever.
Björk
2/5
Generally sounds like Kid A played backwards with a higher pitched Thom Yorke. One of the 'songs' was ok.
Arctic Monkeys
5/5
Brilliant. One of few bands to carve out their own unique sound.
Air
4/5
One of my go to chill out albums
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Was slightly more impressed than I thought I'd be. When The Levee Breaks is a brilliant song. A couple of others weren't bad either. I personally can't stand anything with a screechy lead vocal and some of the other stuff sounds like Spinal Tap including Stairway To Heaven which I can't stand.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3/5
4/5
Stands the test of time, unlike most of the U2 albums before or after this. Exemplary A side. Tails off badly towards the end.
Pere Ubu
3/5
Not bad
Queens Of The Stone Age
4/5
Didn't realise there was an earlier album than rated R. Very much enjoyed it. Will be keeping in my music library for sure.
Public Image Ltd.
1/5
Awful
Funkadelic
3/5
Slightly self indulgent but enjoyed it. Probably a 7/10
Metallica
2/5
Enjoyed it more than I thought but still can't enjoy music with inane meaningless lyrics. Would be better with no singing at all.
Pet Shop Boys
4/5
A bit over poppy in places but the good songs are undeniable good.
The Slits
4/5
Not at all what I was expecting haven't never listened to them before. More melodic and ska-like, when I was expecting the female version of Skid Row. Particularly liked the drumming. Glad to discover something new and exactly what I hoped would happen from doing this exercise
Gene Clark
4/5
Initially I thought the first 2 songs were quite bland, then I got to No Other and Strength of Strings...it was beautiful from then on. I imagine I will grow to appreciate he first couple of songs after a few more listens. Fab
Otis Redding
3/5
Fine. Obviously a lot of classics. Not sure it should be included with all the cover versions though
Common
3/5
Seemed reasonably unemarkable to me.
Joni Mitchell
5/5
What can I say? Didn't know this existed on Tuesday. It feels like I've never been without it on Wednesday after three listens. 5 - all day, every day for the rest of my days
Love
3/5
Sounded like a bit if a warm up for the far superior Forever Changes - which it was.
The White Stripes
3/5
Anyone ever seen Jack White and the squeaky voiced one from Police Academy in the same room?
The Who
2/5
Not really a fan of The Who. Especially Rock Opera Who.
Ryan Adams
4/5
Was hoping to hate it based on the fact that he is a sex pest. I annoyingly quite liked it
Leonard Cohen
4/5
Pleasently surprised by the consistency in quality of the songs I didn't know. Add that in with the obvious quality of Bird on a Wire, The Partisan etc and it might of been a 5. It's just that A Bunch Of Lonesome Heroes seem to be a poor man's So Long Marianne - so a mark off for that
Abdullah Ibrahim
3/5
Black Sabbath
4/5
Enjoyed it. Much more musically diverse than I thought. Strong riffs also!
Steely Dan
3/5
Solid musicianship if not the most exciting ever
Nirvana
5/5
No dud songs - therefore must be full marks! Just the right balance between commercial sounding and raucous
Kings of Leon
1/5
I couldn't listen too it due to being too mentally scarred by the overexposure of Sex On Fire. Probably not their fault...I liked the first album tbh
Foo Fighters
4/5
Pleasantly surprised. A bit more too it than just pub rock. Reminded me of Sebadoh in places.
Radiohead
5/5
Oh guitar based Radiohead, how i miss you!!
The bad first....Sulk...Bulletproof
Everything else is pretty perfect. Bones, Black Star surely could have been singles as well as the rest.
Exceptional lyrics 'I used to fly like Peter Pan' gets me every time, even when I was young.
And obvs Jonny Greenwood's guitar.
Probably 9.5/10 in reality
System Of A Down
2/5
This was too many System Of A Down songs for me. Maybe one in isolation would work
The Hives
3/5
I did own the cd and loved them live but the album is all pretty much one song over and over. A good song though!
Derek & The Dominos
3/5
Liked the more non-bluesy ones.
Beck
4/5
Probably a 7 out of 10er. Giving an extra point because if Beck's coolness. Love the production on most of his stuff.
Nirvana
3/5
Not really sure stuff like this should be on the list. Proves their songs were pretty versatile though. All Apologies a personal favourite
FKA twigs
3/5
Pleasent enough. Other similar artists that do it better
Tricky
3/5
An album of two halves? Didn"t notice how much it tailed off back in the day. Was probably ahead of its time then. Now it just seems like a load of stolen samples. 7 out of ten minus a point for Tricky's acting.
Frank Ocean
3/5
A mixed bag. Some tracks sounded like bad Craig David (too much warbling with little tune) others pretty inventive. Probably needs more of a listen.
Booker T. & The MG's
3/5
Too much Hammond organ after a while
4/5
Superior background sounds
The Police
3/5
It didn't really like any of the tracks I didn't already know.
Throbbing Gristle
1/5
I've heard more interesting sounds emanating from the tyre and exhaust place opposite my house
Janelle Monáe
5/5
Brilliant selection of eclectic songs. Hadn't heard of her before.
Bob Dylan
4/5
Never really listened to much Dylan. Liked it. Particularly Masters Of War
Sex Pistols
3/5
If you ignore the importance of it's cultural impact, it really is rather basic music. Pretty much the same song over and over again with only Anarchy In The UK a real humdinger.
Genesis
2/5
Phew! Got through it. The 70s hey! Crazy times.
To be fair , there probably would be a few decent songs here if they just made it 40% shorter, changed the lyrics, changed the synth and most of the rest of the music.
The Triffids
3/5
I bought the Trick Of The Light single back in the day on the back of a journos rave review, I imagine. I was non-plussed then and remain mostly non-plussed. The first track is quite beautiful to be fair. Others sound like bad INXS.
R.E.M.
2/5
Maybe the list needs a review? A couple of good tracks does not maketh a good album. Clearly a band learning their trade, with a few under formed tracks and ideas, production now sounds old as well.
The Byrds
4/5
Generally can't go wrong with jangly guitars and great harmonies for me, except when it they get a little too twee on a couple of tracks which means not full marks
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Nice enough. Can't picture a time where I'd want to listen to anything but a best of though
Depeche Mode
4/5
Can't fault it really. Though I tend to listen to Black Celebration rather than this album for some reason. Personal Jesus and Enjoy The Silence are perfect slices of goth pop perfection
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
Liked most of it. Prefer the more poppy ones rather than the slap bass traditional RHCP sound. Scar Tissue in particular
Heaven 17
2/5
Did nothing for me. I imagine it hasn't aged well.
The Byrds
3/5
Enjoyed the middle section most, Everyone's Been Burned and My Back Pages in particular. Have changed from a 4star to 3star review on discovery that the later is a cover.
Morrissey
3/5
Had this on cd, but rarely got around to listening to it. Vauxhall and I always had my vote as best Moz album. On a relisten, there was nothing too wrong with it. Singles were a little too 'fun' lyrically, I Know It's Going To Happen is lovely and who knows whether National Front Disco is tongue in cheek on not?
Blondie
5/5
Why don't I listen to Blondie more?
Rush
1/5
I will not be in a Rush to listen to this again. Terrible screechy vocals / cringe lyrics. No idea why anyone would like it
Yes
3/5
I think listening to Rush first made this effort more palatable. Although I still don't really know what was going on in the 70s that made prog rock fashionable, this album at least at a few more interesting ideas and harmonies compared to some of the others from the same genre.
Happy Mondays
4/5
Very enjoyable indeed
Klaxons
4/5
Great album!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
I was already aware of the more dancey side of The Yeah Yeah Yeah's after catching them at a festival, so was familiar with Zero and Head Over Heels. Was also impressed with their more tender side, particularly Hysteric which will definitely stay on my playlist. Sort of a cross between a more tuneful Siouxsie and a more heavy Pretenders, if you like that kind of thing, which I do, apparently.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Love the one's that don't mention religion
Funkadelic
3/5
Same as the last Funkadelic album - mostly enjoyable if a tad overindulgent
Michael Kiwanuka
4/5
Lush production, great catchy tunes, almost perfect apart from the slightly reedy vocal now and again. A find.
DJ Shadow
2/5
Nothing much to grab ahold of me
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
His voice is just not for me
Beatles
2/5
Too many 'Babys', 'Pleases'.and 'Loves' for me. Later Beatles much more interesting
Spacemen 3
4/5
Can't quite put my finger on why I liked this so much. Some of the songs should be too repetitive, some of the vocals are quite weak but it is more than the sum of it's parts
Suede
4/5
Although Suede hold a very special place in my heart (I've never since experienced the same fervour around a band as they had during the early 90s also was one of the gigs of my life - Sheffield Leadmill 1992).
In my opinion they have never made an album that is consistently good. This one I like the faster tracks but they should have included Stay Together. The more slower songs remind me of show tunes unfortunately.
It's a 7/10 but 8 for this format
Mekons
3/5
Not entirely sure if I like this or not. Sort of a bad English Pogues /or badLevellers tribute. Maybe I'd like with a few more listens but I probably won't bother
The Who
3/5
Better than the last Who album (wasn't hard). Still don't really get them though. I don't think Daltrey can even sing very well and hate most of the lyrics
Peter Gabriel
5/5
If you had to bet on Genesis era Peter Gabriel writing an album of fun pop masterpieces and beautiful poignant ballads would you have?
Don McLean
2/5
Nothing else here apart from the title track
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
Interesting enough to be on the list. Is it wasn't I'd have never heard of Suzi Creamcheese!
Massive Attack
5/5
Even if a couple of songs are slightly under par, Unfinished Sympathy more than majes up for then
The Zombies
4/5
Liked all the harmonies (the singles especially). Mostly more interesting than standard 60s fare..
Paul Simon
3/5
Nothing really grabbed me
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Monkey Man was a good new find. Obviously I Can't Always Get...is a classic, the rest was a little too country rock for me
Supergrass
3/5
Not bad. Like an earlier poor man's British Strokes. Caught By The Fuzz the prime cut in amongst the other meats.
The War On Drugs
2/5
Yawn
Alice In Chains
3/5
Not really grunge in my opinion, far too metal sounding. Standard screeching singer. Having said that wasn't as bad as I thought. Thought Rooster was pretty good
Leftfield
4/5
Very good. Didn't realise Original was by them. Only not a 5 become the opening track reminded me of The Macarena. Probably not their fault!
Rage Against The Machine
4/5
Worthy addition to the list. Great if you're in a combative type of mood. Gets a little repetitive after a whole album though
Arcade Fire
3/5
Incredible live band. But never really been sold on this album despite the wonderful singles
Underworld
2/5
Doesn't do much forme
Jorge Ben Jor
5/5
Should be more stuff like this on the list instead of the onslaught of 70s rock bands. Brilliant stuff
Ice Cube
4/5
Was expecting something less varied musically. The tracks with samples and no vocals still interesting / disturbing. Definitely missed out on this growing up.
Fats Domino
3/5
Liked a couple of the tracks more I'm the middle
Pink Floyd
4/5
Never really fully got into the Floyd. Whilst undeniably good sonically, I think I prefer the backing vocal to the lead - The Great Gig In The Sky is amazing. The lyrics don't really resonate with me either plus this is to blame for far too much prog rock on this list
The Charlatans
3/5
Fine enough. More of a best if Charlatans man myself
Neil Young
5/5
Loved this. Now I understand why Neil Young is held in such high regard. The last album on here his voice grated too much, this production was smoother and I knew more songs than I thought I need.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
2/5
I like J&MC. I remember the cancelled gigs and rock and roll lifestyle. I like Darklands and particularly Honey's Dead.
They themselves would probably agree though that they are fairly limited musicians with a particular blueprint for a song, which is usually quite sweet and tender lyrically (even if it is about drugs), so when that particular song is played alongside a buzzsaw for the entire album it loses something for me.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3/5
Interesting to hear some earlier stuff by him. Sort of like an American Elvis Costello but not quite as biting
Nine Inch Nails
4/5
4/5
I can't listen to certain tracks on this album because of how much they've been overplayed but I did listen to the ones that haven't. If I was reviewing now I'd probably give it 2stars based on their legacy after the first 2 albums . 22 year old me would've given it 4stars so I'll go with that
The Temptations
2/5
Not for me
Van Morrison
4/5
Love his voice, so it's easy to like this. Wasn't aware of this album before.
Stan Getz
1/5
I've been on hold all weekend listening to Jizz Samba waiting to get to a more worthy album
Sade
2/5
Great voice. Another album where it seems like it's just repeating the same song though
Sonic Youth
4/5
Added up to more than a some of it's parts for me. Weird chord structures and out of tune vocals!! No problem!! Different for sure. Wasn't aware of much before Daydream Nation before this. Will be adding to my library
Jane's Addiction
3/5
Quite liked it most of it except Perry Farrell's voice which grates on me.
Thundercat
2/5
Another album where there is little musical melody with falsetto speak -singing over the top. Don't really get it. Listened to Suicidal Tendencies to see what that was like also...was not a fan. Obviously a talented musician but not for me
Linkin Park
3/5
Can see why it's on the list but not really my cup of tea
Pearl Jam
2/5
Shit Jam more like!
Tom Waits
3/5
I've never quite warmed to Mr Waits. This hasn't helped. Feels like a mumbling Faggin character from a musical. Some interesting lyrics
The Beach Boys
5/5
The sounds of a genius at work!!
Siouxsie And The Banshees
4/5
Wasn't really looking forward to listening to this but I was pleasantly surprised.. The first 3 tracks plus nightshift were standouts and was impressed with the variety of ideas (one guitar riff reminded me of RATM).
Prince
5/5
Not really my thing but can't deny the quality, variety and talent
The Human League
4/5
I once bumped into Phil Oakey on three separate occasions in one day in Sheffield. I joked that I had a celebrity stalker.
Eels
4/5
Generally love it although a few of the songs feel a little half baked
The Sonics
3/5
Too many cover versions. The originals were fine. Like the lo-fi production
Garbage
4/5
Great production, great songs. Only not 5 stars because of the manufactured nature of the band
Fiona Apple
3/5
I think you really need to love the vocals for this kind of album. I can't say I do unfortunately. Criminal was a good song though
New Order
3/5
I think New Order are great but not sure about this album being on the list. Had this on tape back in the day. I prefer Brotherhood and Technique. Good but not great. Love Vigilantes and Face Up my highlights
Tortoise
2/5
A couple of interesting ideas but too jazzy for me
Iron Maiden
2/5
Horrible lyrics and vocal style with some good noodling
Dusty Springfield
4/5
Too many songs about loving in the morning for a 5.
David Bowie
3/5
I found this rather bland and one paced. At least he made it short though.
David Gray
2/5
Favourite wobbly head singer
1) Thom Yorke
2) David Gray
PJ Harvey
4/5
Good to hear this again. First 3 songs are amazing, then it loses it's way for me. To Bring Me My Love is much more consistent
Brian Eno
3/5
I like alot of the instrumental tracks but not so keen on the ones with singing
Guns N' Roses
1/5
Good if you like listening to songs written with the emotional depth of a 3 year old and sung by a howling banshee. Paradise City is just about bearable.
Pink Floyd
3/5
Far too bloated, not that many good songs. Beware any album with 'parts' for songs. Having said that part 2 of ABITW obviously a great song. Also Nobody Home was a nice discovery
The Pretty Things
2/5
Like a crazed Beatles. Hard to listen too. Should be off the list replaced with something more modern
5/5
Not sure it's because of the overall quality of the songs or the familiarity but if this can't get a 5 then I'm not sure what can
Steve Winwood
1/5
Could Winwood have used woodwind to make this shit more palatable? Probably not. Just an idea.
The Isley Brothers
4/5
Good vibes. Especially in the summer. Smooth
Queen
3/5
2 good songs and a load of cabaret doth not give'th you'th more than a 3(th). Even if one of the good songs is admittedly groundbreaking
Randy Newman
3/5
Different enough from other stuff to be interesting - especially lyrically (I'm presuming Rednecks isn't pro racism!). Not interesting enough to want to listen to any of it again however
Bee Gees
2/5
And I thought the Bee Gees were bad before I'd heard of this album!!
Echo And The Bunnymen
4/5
Full marks for all the musical ideas (and where the f*** did they get their name!) and sheer ambition for this album. Mostly translates into an enjoyable listen but not always. Was generally a best of listener up until now. Will delve deeper
Beatles
4/5
Incredible range of song. Which I prefer to a double album full of similar songs. Highlights Dear Prudence and My Guitar Gently Weaps. Gets a little weak towards the end
Beck
3/5
There is alot of interesting stuff on here but for some reason doesn't quite hit the spot for me. Always preferred the more chilled out sound of Mutations. I would give it a 7 if I could
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
3/5
Pretty standard Blues. Not bad
Black Sabbath
3/5
Didn't like this one as much as Paranoid. RIP Ozzy
David Bowie
5/5
The album title is correct
The Doors
3/5
I probably should like this more than I do. I can only really say I like the singles and The End goes on a bit. I can see the appeal but wouldn't put it on out of choice
Marvin Gaye
2/5
I obviously don't have soul because this leaves me cold
The Shamen
1/5
There is a show called Look Around You which is a parody of Tomorrow's World. They have a competition where musicians are trying to make futuristic music that they think will be the sound of 2025 or something like that. It's terrible music but funny. The Shamen is like that, but without being funny. Atrocious
Talk Talk
3/5
I think i was happier just knowing the singles. Having heard the album, i convinced myself that the singer occasionally sounds like Mick Hucknell. I cannot unhear it now.
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
Didn"t really connect with it. Probably another artist best kept to a best of album
Fleetwood Mac
2/5
Long. Slightly more varied than i imagined but unfortunately still sounds like Fleetwood Mac.
Duke Ellington
4/5
I generally listen to these albums whilst I'm driving. I enjoyed the non-intrusive nature of the album and quite enjoyed the talking as well. Probably another day i might not like it so much
Snoop Dogg
5/5
F**k yeah!
The Birthday Party
3/5
Interesting to see where alot of the song ideas come from for many Nick Cave songs. Unfortunately this album is mostly the style of most of the Nick Cave songs i don't like very much. Although Several Sins is worth the listen alone.
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Preferable to the last album by them. I even like another track by them. You Time Is Gonna Come is very nice indeed.
Mj Cole
1/5
Garage style drum roll please..........!!!!!
Shite
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
3/5
Perfect Skin, Rattlesnakes, Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken are great, the other's not so much.
Cocteau Twins
4/5
I liked the blend of dreamy guitars and vocal and prefer this to the album i had where they'd invented their own language. Maybe it brushes over you a little too much as i don't have much specifically to say, but would definitely listen to it again.
CHIC
4/5
Great at what they do. Can't complain
The White Stripes
5/5
It's good to rediscover how good some albums are ! Having got tired of Mr White in recent years it's great to hear him (and Meg) when he was fresh and new and exciting. I'm sure it helps having heard it before, but a treat all the same.
Sonic Youth
3/5
Liked around half the tracks. The first one and Madonna and me. Generally liked the vibe
Mylo
1/5
Destroy Mylo by Rock and Roll?
Amy Winehouse
3/5
The good is very good but too many average tracks
Orbital
2/5
Doesn't excite me in any way but better than The Shamen
The Fall
2/5
I'd like to like it but don't really. Just too abrasive and tuneless for me. Can do an odd song but not a full album
Shivkumar Sharma
2/5
Fine enough for background music. I couldn't hum you any of the tunes again
Van Morrison
3/5
I love the song Moondance mostly because of American Werewolf In London. Maybe if the rest of the tracks appeared in the film, I'd like those as well. Unfortunately the rest of the album didn't excite me too much, all too middle of the road
Al Green
3/5
Fine. Not exceptional.
Fleet Foxes
3/5
Nice in places. He Doesn't Know Why particularly nice
Hüsker Dü
3/5
Phew! Made it to the end! Another average rating from me. Can see the influence on later bands like Green Day and Foo Fighters. They have an eye for a good hook and harmony but all a little samey and too long. By the time Mould got to Sugar he'd perfected his sound. I would choose to listen to them rather than this, but will still add few tracks to my library
Sort of a rubbish Stones
Blur
5/5
Indie pop perfection
Miles Davis
3/5
Interesting? Yes, Worth being on the list? Yes. Can i think of a time that i would listen to it again? No
The Electric Prunes
3/5
Kenny Loggins was in this band! Blimey, that would be a hard quiz question. Another 60s album that i didn't really need to hear, sort of a mix of Love and the Beatles but not as good as either.
The Clash
3/5
I like the Clash, but this album is too basic, similar sounding Clash at this point
Crowded House
2/5
Always Take The Weather With You had to be the second most annoying lyric just behind Are We Human or Are We Dancer?
3/5
Whatever you say about Muse, they sure can make a racket for a band with only 3 people! This album is just enough not Radiohead and not Queen to hit a sweet spot. That sweet spot is definitely Supermassive Blackhole which is excellent. I also like Starlight alot. Some of the other songs are a little too grandiose
Iron Maiden
3/5
Good noodling. Even some singing instead of screeching. One even sounded like Pink Floyd. Ok!
Blue Cheer
2/5
2nd rate Doors anyone?
Sister Sledge
4/5
Hootie tootie disco cutey!
Cornershop
3/5
This is not a great album but contains one of my favourite duets ever about drinking and travelling. Good To Be On The Road Back Home Again should've been a smash hit! Lyrically 'Drinking is the devil that drives one apart, leaving memories of what should've been but wasn't' and 'I lost myself searching for what i ain't' particularly hit home
The album version of Brimful of Asha is plodding and unremarkable on here compared to the mix by Fat Boy Slim which really brought it to life. Lots of the other tracks are sort of like Beck and a little half baked.
Make way for a lady......
Miles Davis
2/5
Ok music to listen to when eating a goose
Norah Jones
3/5
Fine background music
Skunk Anansie
3/5
Nothing really captiivated me. Was better than i was expecting though
The United States Of America
2/5
I started out thinking this was rather good... a bit like Velvet Underground with Nico. It ended up grating rather badly
Donovan
3/5
Definitely a mixed bag of good (The Land of Doesn't Have To Be plus the singles) and extremely awful faux medieval type shit
The Verve
4/5
Mainly up there because of the quality of the singles rather than a accumulation of all of the tracks on the album
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Probably a 7 for me as a few of the songs are a little too saccharine. I Believe has got just the right balance, I'd forgotten about the song, so was nice to hear it again and return it to my playlist.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Didn"t mind it. Pleasant enough music, a little hard to hear what he is saying. Weird Werewolves of London rip off song
The The
4/5
The first in the fantastic 3 album run that includes Infected and Dusk still sounds good unlike many albums from the period. Uncertain Smile has to be one of my favourite songs ever, I love the Jools H bit (Can't think of another pop song that culminates with a with three minutes of piano like Uncertain Smile). The first song and Giant are a little too long is my only gripe
Coldplay
3/5
The first couple of albums weren't that bad were they? It was after this one i completely lost interest. The Scientist in particular is a great song.
Talking Heads
3/5
Couldn't really get into other songs other than the OIAL
Soundgarden
2/5
I've never really understood how good stuff like Nirvana, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees can be classed as Grunge as well as piss boring standard rock like this.
Sepultura
1/5
Couldn't take Soundgarden followed by Sepultura. Didn"t really listen to it properly ,but extrapolating from the first song I'm giving a 1
The Pharcyde
3/5
Passable, not as much fun as other groups in this genre. Slightly annoying vocals after a while
Tracy Chapman
4/5
Exceptional song writing but just not quite my taste
Metallica
1/5
I could have been listening to something that I like instead of this. Too much of this rubbish recently Please don't be more metal next.....
Beck
4/5
Thank you Beck for bringing a little interest / new discovery into this project.....the first half of the album sounds gorgeous, i love the acoustic guitars, lush strings and downer lyrics. First 6 songs will going onto my playlist. Was considering a 5 at that point, unfortunately the quality dips a little towards the end
Fairport Convention
3/5
Genesis Hall and Who Knows Where The Time Goes added. Some of the rest a little too folksy
Weather Report
1/5
The Weather Report is F-
Kacey Musgraves
1/5
Thoughts whilst listening to Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
Is it possible to award 0 stars?
Are Kacey's family involved in this venture?
Is this album generated by AI?
Can AI be embarrassed?
Are Throbbing Gristle actually quite good?
If Dido met Kacey could they develop a song that would put half the world to sleep?
What's for tea?
Is it chicken?
Neil Young
4/5
I know alot more Neil Young songs than i thought i did. For the most part a great listen
Isaac Hayes
3/5
Pretty good but not overly keen on his version of Walk On By.
The Auteurs
4/5
Good to hear again. No idea what he's talking about lyrically most of the time but generally like their sound
Gene Clark
2/5
Pretty dull compared to his previous album on the list
David Bowie
3/5
This was a slog for me, most songs just chugging along with no great melody and a semi soul sound. I suppose at least it wasn't Tin Machine
N.W.A.
3/5
Not really my thing, although i appreciate the genre defining status of the album and like the more headline tracks. The whole album is a step too far for me though
Pulp
5/5
Can't not be a 5 despite personally being a little fed up with a couple of the overplayed tracks. Still prefer This Is Hardcore though
Queen
2/5
Songs NOT added to playlist
Procession
Father To Son
White Queen
Some Day One Day
The Loser In The End
Ogre Battle
The Fairy Tellers Master Stroke
Nevermore
The March Of The Black Queen
Funny How Love Is
The Seven Seas Of Rye
4/5
Liked this quite alot. Definitely a whole album thing if you're going to do it. Can imagine me revisiting a few more times
Billie Holiday
2/5
Old sounding. Vocals seem too affected for me in this day and age. I'm probably a heathen.
Led Zeppelin
2/5
Uncle Terry probably likes Led Zeppelin. He has a beard.
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
I like the song Born To Run. Listening to this made me like it slightly less as a few other similar born to run imposters are on the album.
Never really understood why people particularly like Springsteen (he said in a indecipherable mumbly voice, backed by some unremarkable music)
Daft Punk
4/5
This was easy and enjoyable to listen to especially after too much 70s rock recently
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
I like a bit of Elvis. Although peak Elvis is always when he is his most vitriolic in my opinion (Blood And Chocolate one of my fav albums ever) A little too poppy in places here but Pump It Up is class.
Slayer
1/5
I like the slow dancey smoochy ones like Altar of Sacrifice and Criminally Insane
Eminem
4/5
Can't argue that some of this is groundbreaking, Stan is a masterpiece n my opinion even if it unfortunately exposed us to more Dido. Lyrically great, funny and for the most part tongue in cheek (i hope).
Wilco
4/5
Was expecting complete boredom based on Wilco's collab with Billy Bragg. Was pleasantly surprised. I like the quirky arrangements and I'm a sucker for mosty acoustic guitar driven songs. Probably not the most original sounding having essence of Beck and Pavement but still lovely sounding
Emmylou Harris
3/5
Didn"t really get through it so an average 3.
4/5
Tracks 1-7 pretty perfect. Some of the rest is a little too 'cor blimey gov'ner' for me.
Elliott Smith
3/5
Have tried to get into Mr Smith before because of his influence on the fantastic Phoebe Bridgers. I tried again, but mostly failed. I've been here before with Badly Drawn Boy...sometimes just a man and a guitar just isn't enough.
Solomon Burke
4/5
I think i might always have this as my soundtrack to a Monday. By the end of the day i was singing along, particularly from You're Good For Me onwards. Beautiful Brown Eyes is one hell of a song also. I hadn't heard of him before, so well done 1001 albums for this one!
Joni Mitchell
3/5
This deserves more listening time. Certainly not as immediate as Blue. I'm giving a 3 based on one listen.
Q-Tip
3/5
For me this didn't really get going until the end. Quite liked Shaka and Feva
Neneh Cherry
2/5
Dated. Some of this reminds me of rapping from Will Smith which probably isn't a good thing. Still good singles though
Duran Duran
3/5
I suppose you can't deny the appeal of most of these tracks. Save A Prayer the pick of the singles and The Chauffeur was pretty good to be fair (never heard it before). Something has always rubbed me up the wrong way with this lot though
Queen
2/5
Quietly quitting Queen qus quite qwrap
B.B. King
3/5
If i was there i probably would've liked it
Nightmares On Wax
3/5
Cool and smooth. Didn't mind it at all, especially the first track
Fatboy Slim
2/5
Definitely hadn't found his niche at this point. Too tinny for me
Beatles
3/5
Early Beatles is all a bit twee
The Who
4/5
The best Who album so far probably because it doesn't really sound too much like The Who.
TV On The Radio
4/5
Enjoyed this alot. Poppy and Staring At The Sun especially. I imagine will get better with additional plays. The kind of thing i was hoping for from this project
Carole King
3/5
Obviously a talented songwriter. Just a slightly bland one
Living Colour
2/5
Dated standard rock dude
The Kinks
4/5
Mostly highly enjoyable. Particularly like the riff on Picture Book and prefer the more brief, less wordy songs. Not quite a 5 because a couple of songs feel slightly like novelty songs
Elvis Presley
3/5
Reminds me of Top Secret.
Hookworms
4/5
This album came into it's own in the 2nd half. The Soft Season is a particular favourite like a more dreamy Hot Chip. Good addition to the list
The Crusaders
2/5
Didn"t know Street Life was by them. So that's interesting. The rest definitely lift music
Sufjan Stevens
5/5
Incredibly inventive all round. Amazing that he plays most of the instruments himself,a subtle but layered sound that gives you more on each listen. Lovely job
The Beach Boys
4/5
Really enjoyable. Long Promised Road Disney Girls and A Day In A Life Of A Tree (did it inspire Spiritualised?). Better than Pet Sounds?
The Black Keys
2/5
There is something deeply unremarkable about The Black Keys that i just can't put my finger on. Most songs sound the same, far too many have the music and vocal line the same and far far far too long. Sorry!
Beach House
4/5
Tom Waits
2/5
Nope, sorry Tom i still don't get it. Maybe the lower pitch ones i can just about listen to, but the higher pitched ones sound like a drunk, out of tune tramp has broken into a studio and commandeered the equipment
Kanye West
4/5
Could get into this i think. Was a bit long to take everything in at once but will revisit gor sure
Mott The Hoople
2/5
Liked the first track, then got very old very quickly. They all sounded like poorer variations of All The Young Dudes
The Cure
4/5
I began being a Cure fan at the Head On The Door stage, by this point they had reengaged with their more poppy side which was there at the start on Three Imaginary Boys. In my opinion a mixture of melancholy and pop sensibilities bring out the best songs from the band, but as a moody teen i loved a bit of wallowing in the misery of these early albums. There is still beauty here in A Strange Day and Cold especially and i still know most of the lyrics to Siamese Twins and The Figurehead although i couldn't really tell you what they're about. Not quite enough for a 5.
Cat Stevens
5/5
Lit up my weekend. The man is a songwriting genius
Gorillaz
4/5
Randy Newman
2/5
Hard to get into as it's generally quite one paced and difficult to listen to his voice. Interesting lyrically though and also didn't know he did the original of Leave Your Hat On. Suspect it could get up to a 3 if i listened more
The Velvet Underground
4/5
A bona fide classic although Nico's voice grates a little too much for a 5
Incredible Bongo Band
2/5
Never trust a bongo player
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Wanted to like this more but was a bit too fiddley-dee for me even with the classics and once again his vocals are a little annoying after a while. Probably a 7 but marked to a 6 because i anticipated liking it more
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
A little twee but mostly enjoyable. I can't stand Scarborough Fayre though
MGMT
5/5
How is this a debut album? The singles in particular are instant classics whilst also being simple, gorgeously melodic and effortlessly cool. The rest of the album may not be so straightforward but The Youth, Weekend Wars and Of Moons, Birds and Monsters add succulent meat to the album bones
The The
5/5
The first album I'm aware of that had videos to match all the tracks...well worth a look to see Neneh Cherry tied to train tracks, with a Matt Johnson piloted steam engine aimed towards her. This was a significant step in my musical education. I was probably thinking Big Country were the best music had to offer at this point. This album proved me wrong. Matt is an incredible lyricist, especially how he describes broken Britain on Heartland and his description of sex on Out of The Blue. It's slightly more dated sounding than even it's precursor and I think Dusk is even better but still enough for top marks
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
I would give them an award for the most appropriate band name for the sound they make. And also an award for sticking to their music principles. However, the slightly out of tune vocals / heavy indie guitar ratio is a little off for me here (Ride and J&MC do it better) plus the production isn't the greatest.
Talking Heads
3/5
This album probably needs more listening work to really get to know it. This score based on one listen wherei found the first track and obviously Pyscho Killer the best.
4/5
Solid album, before she went a bit too weird for me with her next offerings.
Common
2/5
Didn't do anything for me
Maxwell
1/5
Never heard of them before. Will try to return to that state if possible
Fairport Convention
3/5
Above average folk folks!