I don't like Hard-Rock, I don't like Live Albums, I don't like double Albums. But well, here we are for my first album. What makes this acceptable for me are two things: First, Thin Lizzy can write songs. Jailbreak or Southbound for example are catchy as hell. Second, Phil Lynott has a voice I enjoy very much. On the downside, it's to much riffing and soloing for me. Also, I could do without the rockstar pathos. Still, I definitely can see why people enjoy this. I would not put this record on at home, but if a friend played it, I would not object. I might even tap my leg a little bit.

Listened to before: Yes This Album always sounded more like a compilation than an actual album to me. I like a lot of it's ingredients, but as a whole it never worked for me as well as one would expect. I can't even say why. Perhaps the 70s harmonising vocal style is not for me. Helpless is one of my favourite Neil Young Songs, apart from that I enjoy side B more than side A. Rating: 3.5 Stars

Listened to this before: No To my shame I have never heard the name Louis Prima before. But I'm trying to get into jazz currently, so that's a plus. This album is fun, fun, fun. Prima seems like the born entertainer, the band is tight, the recording sounds perfect. But sadly there is only so much fun that I can stand at a time, so the album won't make it into my collection. I know, that's nothing I can blame on the artist, but still I can't go with a higher rating for me

Listened to before: No This is just wonderfully produced and who could ever resist Q-Tips rapping? I like how the album incorporates large portions of soul and jazz, without compromising on it's Hip-Hop roots. Rating: 4.5

Listened to before: No Before this album I only knew the song respect. And while I knew it is considered a classic I never really enjoyed it. Not that I didn't like it, it just did not click with me. I could never say why that was. Guess what, for the album: It has the smae effect for me. Obviously Aretha Franklin is a fantastic singer, but somehow her music does not reach my feelings. Probably my fault, not hers. I enjoy some parts here, like the beginning of Drowning in my tears or the brass in Soul Serenade. But as a whole I get nothing out of this album. Things I can point out: The singing is a bit much for me, I like a more toned down approach. Also the recording could be more polished and clear. But still, it is probably just the style of music that is preventing me from liking this album. As sorry as I am: Rating 2.5

Listened to before: Partially I tried, I promise. Every few years I try to listen to PE, because I know of their musical and political significance. But they are not for me. I find their music exhausting and that does not seem to change with multiple spins. Sorry PE

Listened to before: No I did not expect to like this album as much as I did. I'm not a big fan of metal, and rap-rock has a thing to age poorly. But this album has energy and good melodies. Sadly, I am not a fan of Pattons voice, which blocks this from getting a higher rating. My highlights are the first three tracks and Woodpecker from Mars.

Listened to before: No I think I knew the name before, but not what sound Gray made. The hype must have passed me by, at it's time. With the first track Please Forgive Me, I got interested. Minimal piano chords and a nice breakbeat make a fine introduction into a very good song - A highlight. But after that it goes downhill for me. The further Gray moves away from gentle electronica into acoustic soft rock the less interestet I get. And that is not because I don't like acoustic sound. There just does not seem anything to be there that catches me. I enjoy Grays voice at some points, but often he moves towards a Dyland impression - At these time I can't stand his voice. I know it is easy to hate on this kind of music. I don't want to do that: It has it's purpose and I find it listenable enough to sympathise with it. But I wob't play it on repeat, as it does not touch me. And if it does not touch me, there is nothing much left in this kind of music.

Listened to before: Yes Yes, this is a nice little gem, on which I return to at least every few years. Did it change music forever? Probably not. Am I glad that it exists? Absolutely. The more well known songs like Drop The Pressure and the title track send a wring lead as the album is actually quite smooth and works very well if you listen to it from start to finish. Favourite deep cut: Rikki. Rating: 4.5

Listened to before: Yes I've still got 991 Albums in front of me. But I would be very surprised if this were not in my top 5 at the end. Every praise you hear about this album is true.

Listened to before: No I love the energy of this album, which sounds pretty unique to me. From second one on it is an exciting ride on a powerfull wall of sound. For me, more songs could have gotten an individual spin. Also sometimes it is a little bit too muscular/rock-n-rolly, if that makes sense. Still, I enjoyed listening a lot