May 09 2025
Hot Fuss
The Killers
Always thought the band were massively overrated, and after tracks wondered if I was just hater. However, for me the quality of the album quickly dips after "All These Things We've Done" and rarely recovers aside from a few bright spots within otherwise bland tracks. 2.5 from me Clive.
2
May 12 2025
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
Thank god this is only 30 minutes long. Musically some of the psychedelic elements are cool but main Gott the lyrics are either boring as shit or depressing af.
1
May 13 2025
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Can appreciate why others might like it, and I recognise the influence itβs had on music thatβs come since, but it wasnβt a particularly enjoyable listen as an album and had me wanting to skip tracks a few times.
2
May 14 2025
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
A bit slow to get going but quite enjoyable, if a bit forgettable overall. "Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell" is the standout track for me. The music's psychedelia is what really keeps it interesting through the rest of the album but it doesn't quite reach the heights of better albums with a similar sound.
3
May 15 2025
From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
It's Elvis, so it's exactly what you expect. Not my cup of tea but it's fine, an easy listen with a couple of bangers coming in the shape of Suspicious Minds and In The Ghetto (although Cartman sings it better). Would be a 2-star album if not for those two tracks.
3
May 16 2025
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Surpassed by some of their later work but still a no-skip classic.
5
May 19 2025
American Idiot
Green Day
Has its high points but I also wanted it to be over before the end of Jesus Of Suburbia, which is only the second song.
2
May 20 2025
The Chronic
Dr. Dre
True classic West Coast album that perfects the G-Funk sound and doesn't miss a beat, even including the skits.
5
May 21 2025
Hearts And Bones
Paul Simon
Couldn't wait for it to be over, yet it felt like it never got going.
1
May 22 2025
One World
John Martyn
It was okay but very forgettable.
2
May 23 2025
Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
2
May 26 2025
Odelay
Beck
Pretty cool mix of different genres, funky indie psychedelic vibes with a dash of hip-hop. Better than expected but not one I'm likely to revisit aside from a few songs.
3
May 27 2025
Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
First Jazz album. Was alright for some background music during work but not much else. Made me long for an opium den.
2
May 28 2025
Triangle
The Beau Brummels
Might be okay on shrooms but otherwise I never want to hear it again.
1
May 29 2025
White Light
Gene Clark
Utter shit
1