Feb 11 2025
Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
Moody and intimate, with hauntingly beautiful guitar riffs tying the album together. 'At The Chime of a City Clock' is emblematic of this.
'Poor Boy', sticks out with its jazz piano and sax solos; its breaks up the flow of the album in an interesting way.
Lyrically, some songs are guilty of hippy-dippy mumbo-jumbo; e.g. 'I never saw the moons knew the meaning of the sea... Straighten my new mind's eye' [Northern Sky].
Of the three instrumentals on the album, I did find 'Bryter Byter' to be the weakest.
Overall the album was a solid 4/5
Fav track: 'At The Chime of a City Clock'.
Added to playlist: 'Hazey Jane II'.
4
Feb 12 2025
Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
I've heard the iconic chorus for 'Dreamer' before, but fairly sure this was my first time listening start-to-finish. 'Rudy' is a classic prog ballad, highlighting the band's ability to storytell through their songs. 'School' showcases their musical acumen, with its manic pacing and strong beat.
Rating: Another 4-star 70s British album - long may they continue!
Fav song: 'Bloody Well Right'.
Added to playlist: 'Bloody Well Right'.
4
Feb 13 2025
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
This album is a regular who's-who of the Swinging Sixties - covers of 'Mama Said', 'You Don't Own Me', 'Wishin and Hopin' and, of course, 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow' are performed competently. However it leaves an uncomfortable feeling of whitewashing these black soul tracks.
Fav Song: 'Don't You Know' is a spectacular showcase of talent.
Added to playlist: 'I Only Want To Be With You' (not on the original pressing)
Rating: Three stars - maybe I'm spoiled living in the era of Spotify and singer-songwriters, but a covers album being in the top 1001 albums is surprising
3
Feb 14 2025
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
The definition of background music - this album just doesn't do anything for me. Snoozy rythyms, sleazy lyrics; didn't really need every track to be just how horny this dude is.
Favourite tracks:
Added to playlist:
Rating: 2 stars, it's not painful but I'll not listen to this again.
2
Feb 17 2025
Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
Wasn't expecting this much sax! But The Boss growling down the mic gets old after a while...
Favourite track: 'Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out'
Added to playlist: 'Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out'
A solid three stars
3
Feb 18 2025
What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
I preferred this to Let's Get It On but I'm not vibing with Marvin Gaye.
Favourite Track:
Added to Playlist: 'What's Happening Brother'
3
Feb 19 2025
Dub Housing
Pere Ubu
1
Feb 20 2025
Berlin
Lou Reed
Weak vocals, discordant instrumentals, depressing lyrics - not for me.
1
Feb 21 2025
Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
4
Feb 24 2025
The Wall
Pink Floyd
5
Feb 25 2025
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
'Ramble Tamble' gets five stars alone.
5
Feb 26 2025
The Who Sell Out
The Who
Idea > Execution
3
Feb 27 2025
Moby Grape
Moby Grape
4
Feb 28 2025
High Violet
The National
2
Mar 03 2025
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
4
Mar 04 2025
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
3
Mar 05 2025
She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
3
Mar 25 2025
Cloud Nine
The Temptations
2
Mar 26 2025
Queen II
Queen
More prog than the popular Queen songs.
3
Mar 27 2025
McCartney
Paul McCartney
Kreen-Akrore could've been brilliant if he didn't breathe all over it.
2
Mar 28 2025
Vincebus Eruptum
Blue Cheer
2
Mar 31 2025
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
4
Apr 03 2025
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
4
Apr 04 2025
Take Me Apart
Kelela
3
Apr 07 2025
Nevermind
Nirvana
4
Apr 08 2025
Elephant
The White Stripes
4
Apr 09 2025
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
4
Apr 10 2025
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
Dylan croons nonsense over soulful harmonica.
2
Apr 11 2025
A Date With The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers
2
Apr 14 2025
At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
3
Apr 15 2025
Bad
Michael Jackson
Insatiably horny. Some stellar singles, but the rest really feels like filler. 3 seems harsh, 4 seems generous.
4
Apr 16 2025
Bossanova
Pixies
2
Apr 17 2025
The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
Yes, OK, you are the robots, we get it....
2
May 08 2025
Ingenue
k.d. lang
5
May 09 2025
La Revancha Del Tango
Gotan Project
2
May 12 2025
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Great variety yet consistent sound throughout, not overly reliant on singles, every track shines.
5
May 13 2025
Debut
BjΓΆrk
4
May 14 2025
american dream
LCD Soundsystem
2
May 15 2025
The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
3
May 16 2025
Bad Company
Bad Company
3
May 19 2025
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
Immigrant Song and Tangerine the only real stand-outs here for me.
3
May 20 2025
Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
10 minute tracks that feel like they go on for 30 minutes...
1
May 21 2025
Kenza
Khaled
Discovering not only a new artist but an entire new genre here...
5
May 22 2025
The Blueprint
JAY Z
2
May 23 2025
Pretenders
Pretenders
Nice guitar riffs but god the vocals are just not for me.
2
May 26 2025
Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
Is it a bit basic? Yeah, but maybe I'm a bit basic too.
4
May 27 2025
Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
Look, jazz is never really going to be my thing, but this album is undeniably groovy and stylish. The drums of 'Blues for Huey' were my favourite.
3
May 28 2025
Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby
Girls Against Boys
2
May 29 2025
S&M
Metallica
3
May 30 2025
Ramones
Ramones
The songs are over before they start. Not sure there's much here, but Blitzkrieg Bop sure is catchy.
3
Jun 02 2025
The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Very sharp, atmospheric album.
4
Jun 03 2025
Aja
Steely Dan
5
Jun 04 2025
Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
3
Jun 05 2025
Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
4
Jun 06 2025
Fun House
The Stooges
2
Jun 09 2025
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
I might be cranky but it feels like this album is trying to be annoying. It's plodding, repetitive and nonsensical.
2
Jun 10 2025
The Band
The Band
It's funky, and probably warrants further listens - whether it'll get them, TBD!
4
Jul 16 2025
Kid A
Radiohead
4
Jul 29 2025
Unhalfbricking
Fairport Convention
Not particularly engaging; 'A Sailor's Life' has endearing elements but drags at 11 mins. 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes?' is a charming ditty though.
2