Jagged Little Pill definitely wears its heart (and fury) on its sleeve, and those grungy guitar textures give it that extra punch.This one’s all about catharsis—anger, heartbreak, vulnerability, defiance—and she owns it. The vocals swing from whispery to howling in seconds. It’s confessional without being soft, and feminist without being preachy—just intensely personal and musically gripping. My standouts are the obvious ones "you oughta know" & "all I really want", but the whole album resonates.

I bought this album on the strength of the single Heroes. Loved side A immediately but it took me a while to warm to the mostly instrumental 2nd side. Its on regular rotation from my vinyl collection now. The lack of lyrics on most tracks on side B threw me. I associate Bowie with his lyrics but after I listened to them as tracks in their own right rather than Bowie Tracks, I came to enjoy them.

Not in my collection and not really on my radar. Found it enjoyable, good solid guitar riffs and solos and the hits (Legs, Sharp dressed Man) were instantly recognisable and had me tapping my feet. If I found an original pressing somewhere I would consider it. But if I analyse why I liked it, for that raw sweaty pub style rock I think the Top did it better on tres hombres. However listening to this made me want to add tres hombres to my collection.

Look, I can tell it's good.The lyrics are razor-sharp, the production is spot on, but it's deeply rooted in a very specific reality: That “gotta represent” ethos—where your identity is tied to your block, your crew, your hustle—it’s powerful, but I didn’t grow up in that mindset or world, and it feels more like watching a documentary than something I can feel on a gut level. Good but not for me.

My only Lennon album (apart from several Beatles albums) is Shaved Fish with the Plastic Ono Band. I loved it. This is better. Has a definite mood and the tracks seem to lead into each other. It tells a story although the story arc is not clear and will take me many listens to work out. Exactly what you look for when buying a vinyl. It’s now definitely on my list.

Fuck I love the Irish. The whole “I’m fooked, you’re fooked, everything’s fooked, so let’s have a drink and giggle and make the best of it” vibe is so beautifully represented in this album. The only Pogues offering I own is a best of Cd. Now I have to own this one.Fairytail of New York is the best known but Turkish song of the damned & Bottle of smoke really hit the mark. There’s not a bad track on it. Why don’t I own this already If Johnny Cash was a drunk Irishman he might have liked this

Dylan sounds happy, playful even, cheeky even on side A. The first track Subterranean Homesick blues was a suprise to me. In your face don’t trust the man vibe. Side B was more the Dylan I expected. This wasn’t on my radar as I already own Blonde on Blönde, Blood on the attacks and a couple of others but if I come across one I might pick it up

This one has been in my library for a while. To me this was Green Day at their most ambitious. This is an album that needs to be played through front to back. Not that there aren’t killer tracks (American Idiot, Holiday etc) but the whole thing is punk rock opera. I could see both John Lydon (Sex Pistols) and Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) both appreciating this one.

This one has been in my collection for a long time and gets regular spins. This (along with Cheap Thrills with Big Brother and the Holding Company) is the Joplin album to own in my opinion. Me and Bobby Mc Gee and Cry Baby hit like a sledgehammer and you can just feel that she is putting it all out there. Mercedes Benz is Janis at her cheeky best and the whole album just resonates joy rage and pain. Love it

Amazing how many of these albums I own on vinyl. Bought this one on the strength of Teen Spirit but found the rest of the album didn’t let me down. I struggled through the 80’s with the overproduced image conscious direction that pop was taking but this album felt link a return to authenticity that the Clash and the Pistols delivered in the 70’s. Come as you are and lithium feel simple but are reality are emotionally powerful. love it

It’s ok but not really for me. Probably better to dance to than listen to on its own. Those hooks were very repetitive. let’s all make a bomb was the standout of the bunch for me. If you like Human League but arguably a bit edgier this might suit. Won’t be chasing this one down though.

“Jacob Marley’s Chain” and “Mr. Harris” are both great examples of an ability to blend melancholy with a kind of literary sharpness—not overdone, just well observed and emotionally true. Not flashy, but this has got staying power.

Really liked this. Had that SBS Chill vibe. Ambient but not simplistic. Listened to this while on a road trip and liked it so much that I played it three times. No real track stood out for me it was the whole vibe. It shaped my mood rather than demanding my attention. Nicely done.

The whole album’s is a reminder of how powerful one voice and a guitar can be. I don't own this one but I loved how political and poetic it is. Its very Dylan (duh). It’s acoustic and stripped-back—just Dylan and his guitar/harmonica, a string of songs that are by turns angry, tender, and razor-sharp. My standouts were “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” – “Masters of War” & Talkin World War III Blues

Liked it. Because I don't know the language I just tried to absorb the vibe. Chan Chan was the standout as the rest of the tracks merged, they were warm, rhythmic, and deeply human. While not background music in the modern chillout sense,I did find it good to have on while I did chores as it does have that kind of breezy, atmospheric charm that makes everyday moments feel a bit more cinematic. It made me think of Dexter in the non dramatic moments ( there was definitely a strong Cuban/Miami sound in that show.)

Jagged Little Pill definitely wears its heart (and fury) on its sleeve, and those grungy guitar textures give it that extra punch.This one’s all about catharsis—anger, heartbreak, vulnerability, defiance—and she owns it. The vocals swing from whispery to howling in seconds. It’s confessional without being soft, and feminist without being preachy—just intensely personal and musically gripping. My standouts are the obvious ones "you oughta know" & "all I really want", but the whole album resonates.

This nailed that sweet spot—punk spirit without the weight. It’s the kind of album that doesn’t need to say a lot to make you feel a lot. It’s full of wild energy, scruffy guitars, and breakneck pacing. It feels playful, sometimes bratty, but surprisingly sharp musically. I recognised Alright straight away. The rest of the tracks resonated too. A cheeky playful sought of punk without all the serious political overtones that usually come with that genre.

Nice tight modern punk album, somewhere between angst and amusement. It’s still a pissed off vibe, but with a grin rather than a sneer. Liked it rather than loved it. There are definitely more ambitious Green Day albums out there. When I come around and Basket Case where the standouts for me

Ok this is one Ive owned for many, many, many years and play regularlyIt's heavy, mystical, bluesy, and timeless. Like most people I bought the album on the strength of Stairway To Heaven, but black dog, when the levee breaks and misty mountain hop kept me playing it over and over. This is not denigrate the other tracks, I defy anyone to say one of them isn't a banger. Couldn't recommend this enough. A must own.

Pleasant, melancholy , sweet. Seemed well crafted and the Beatles and Beach Boy influences are definitely there. My preference is for a more "punchy" listen with sharp edges. That's why the only track that resonated for me was "Time of the Season".

Nice. Not knowing the language had to judge as an atmospheric companion. It definitely was nice to have on while driving or working. Enjoyed it. Wonder what Portugiese speakers would make of it.

Nice … but if I’m honest I expected to like it more than I did. The group has such a big reputation and I love the music fry this era but this was just nice. Maybe it suffered because of my expectations. Vocal harmonies were spot on and the tunes catchy enough but not really my cup of tea

I own Wille Nelson albums but not this one. I went into this one cold. Loved it. Stripped down, outlaw country.It's quiet but haunting . A hint of menace. You need to listen to the album as a whole not just cherry pick songs from it. I can honestly say that this one is now on my list

Just picked up a copy of this. It's been on my list for a long long long time. Unfortunately not the original mono pressing but one of the early stereo copies.Ray’s voice, paired with that orchestration and emotional weight, makes it feel like every track has gravity. You don't know me and I can't stop loving you have always been my favourites. I know historically this has always been an important album but it's nice to know that it is great as well. A must for any collection if you can still find one.

Yeah, I must admit the 14 year old boy in me loves this album. Yep the lyrics and attitudes expressed are problematic to mature ears, but this appealed to me during a time when I was just becoming aware of rap and it incorporated music styles and topics I could relate to. Smiled the whole time this album was playing. I enjoyed it with a mix of nostalgia and self-awareness. The album wasn’t trying to be deep—it was trying to shake things up, have a good time, and flip the bird at anyone who took music (or themselves) too seriously. And it worked.

This is not an album you just put on while washing dishes. It asks something of the listener.It’s an album that wraps you in its melancholy rather than alienating you with it. It's not just a bunch of songs, it feels like a short film or a novel. The two hits were familiar to me (Everybody Hurts & Man on the Moon) while Star me kitten and night swimming really hit the mark. On my list.

This is layered, atmospheric, and rhythmic without being too intrusive, which makes it excellent for flow-state work. That blend of ambient techno and subtle complexity can be perfect for maintaining concentration. Nice to have on in the background but classical music and SBS Chill give me the same effect.

I really wanted to like this album so I listened to it. I did like it, but didn't love it. I found that my mind wandered and I'd do other things while it was on. The lyrics were clever, inspired even, the beats and musicianship well done, but it just didn't grab me. It felt a bit too refined or subdued. It had more melancholy, orchestration, and nuance than what I expected, which made it beautiful but also less arresting, at least to me. It did make me want to try some of their earlier work which I believe is edgier,

Found this strangely melancholy and menacing at the same time. Ot really felt like an opera, no one track stood out (well except maybe the eponymous track) you had to listen to it as a whole. I own both the Wall and Dark side of the moon, but this was different,more subtle, more wounded. It's almost operatic. “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” is broken into two long bookending parts that frame the whole thing, like the overture and finale of an opera. The middle tracks — “Welcome to the Machine,” “Have a Cigar,” and “Wish You Were Here” — are like dramatic arias or scenes, each adding layers to the themes of disillusionment, exploitation, and loss. Loved it.

Liked it, no idea what she was singing about but it felt joyous and optimistic. Had it on in the background while I worked. It had a way of making even non-Portuguese speakers like myself feel the emotional tone of the songs. Felt bright, flowing, and optimistic song, both musically and lyrically

Not for me. The musicianship was fine, the lyrics appeared to be there just to deliver the vocals and didn’t really improve the tracks they were on. Though they were pleasant. It’s ok to have on in the background but not a “stop and listen to” , at least for me.

Why didn't I know about this album. Hints of oasis/Pink Floyd. Atmospheric Dark Whimsical, loved It. It uses lush orchestration, gospel choirs, and druggy psychedelia into something that feels like drifting through space and grief at the same time. Reminded me of the first time I heard Dark Side of the Moon.