1/1001
The Gun Club 'Fire Of Love' 1981
I'd never heard of this, so had absolutely no preconceptions, other than the cover, and that turned out to be a red herring.
There's apparently some cross pollinating with The Bad Seeds. Anyway, I like it. I would describe their sound as psychobilly with a sinister/dark edge.
Solid 7/10.
Run DMC 'Raising Hell' 1986
Exciting... never heard this before, and I really should have - it's my era.
I've not got 'My Adidas' on right now, because it's Converse day
7/10
4/1001
The Cars 'The Cars' 1978
The hits are instantly recognisable, but the rest of the album is forgettable.
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Average 5/10
Massive, over-bloated pop music that's not for me at my time in life - can't be arsed to listen
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3/10
It's inconceivable that I've not heard this before, but here we are.
I fucking love it too, and why wouldn't I?
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Right properly up my street 9/10
The first to crop up that I actually have in my collection.
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A solid classic that gets better with age 7/10
I've not heard of this artist before, but what a tremendous find. American soul music isn't my natural go to, but it's hard to deny greatness when you hear it. A couple of tracks I recognised, so not all new to me.
'Eli's Comin'' and 'Stoned Soul Picnic' are bangers. A definate Northern soul feel.
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Purchase 🫳 quite possibly
Strong ★★★★☆
Somehow I've not heard this, despite owning a few Sabbath albums.
Probably going to have to buy it now!
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An easy ★★★★☆
JC is an acquired taste, and this album certainly demands a lot of the listener. He's a bit mad really, but I'm here for the experience. There's some Nick Cave similarities in the songwriting and delivery too.
I count myself as a fan, so it's good to reacquaint myself with this release which doesn't get much airplay if I'm honest.
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Solid ★★★☆☆
What is this awful shit and why is it in my ears?!
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Terrible ★☆☆☆☆
I'd do no stars if it was a thing...
Bloody love this; always have done...
Two enormous tracks that I can never get tired of hearing 'L.A. Woman' & 'Riders'
I don't mind Stevie Wonder, he's responsible for some great music, particularly from the '70s, and I was looking forward to this. Sadly, with the exception of a couple of bangers, which are ace, the album is fairly lame. Proper Radio 2 fare. Also that title...WTF!
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Disappointing ★★☆☆☆
I've heard of this artist, but had no preconceptions going in.
Result: this isn't for me. Each track takes an age to get going, and frankly it's just a bit boring. If you take the vocals out of the equation, there's very little left. She is clearly talented, and clearly people like her work, but there's nothing here for me to make me want to return.
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Underwhelming ★★☆☆☆
Let's get it off; this isn't my thing.
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Not interested ★★☆☆☆
I have a low attention span with Bob Dylan. I feel that I should be embracing his work, due to my generation and musical upbringing, but I stop listening fairly quickly, mostly out of boredom.
It's OK, he's a talent and influential, but I don't care.
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Bored ★★☆☆☆
I was genuinely looking forward to this, on account that I had no preconceptions, and no knowledge of the artist.
But it's country rock, so in the bin you go...
Heard before ❌️ feels like I have though
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Just no ★☆☆☆☆
19/1001
The Temptations 'All Directions' 1972
Not tempted!
'Papa Was A Rollin' Stone' is a banger though. The rest of the album however...
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Largely passed me by ★★☆☆☆
"So what's this then?"
"No idea. It was listed under 1001 albums to listen to before you die"
"Must be good then"
"Not really, it's a bit shit"
"So why are you listening to it?"
"Just in case it isn't shit, but turns out it is"
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Forgettable ★☆☆☆☆
1969
A bit twangy for my tastes.
It's OK, not my thing, but I get it.
I'm not upset by it, and 'Bad Moon Rising' is a tune, although being scarred by endless pub covers bands trying their best to emulate CCR's sound has left me not really needing to hear this again.
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Just OK ★★☆☆☆
Not for me. It's really dull.
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Boring ★★☆☆☆
1994
A very decent Hip-Hop album. I've heard of the Nas, but this is a first exposure for me. I like it.
It feels ahead of its time for 1994 - 31 years old!!
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Solid ★★★☆☆
2004
Never got into Arcade Fire. A band that completely passed me by at the time.
There's some really good anthemic moments, which I can imagine being awesome in a live setting. Some weak points in the album though probably means I don't go back.
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Decent but not amazing ★★★☆☆
1986
Yeah, there's not much for me here.
I was hoping for some crowd pleasers, but sadly lacking.
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Unremarkable★★☆☆☆
1963
Jazz baby...
The Hammond organ gets a proper workout.
I like jazz, so this is fine, if a bit 'lounge' in places.
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Loungy★★★☆☆
1971
The only Joni Mitchell I've heard before are the overplayed hits from the radio and numerous snippets used in TV ads.
I get that there's some meaning, earnest reflection and story telling in the lyrical content, but just a piano or an acoustic guitar for background music results in the whole experience being somewhat one-dimensional.
Anyway, got bored and put some metal on.
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Tedius ★★☆☆☆
1970
I was born this year...
All the bangers represented.
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RIP Ozzy ★★★★★
1980.
The only album from TH that I own, mainly because of 'Once In A Lifetime' which is a perfect example of an '80s alternative hit, and so evocative of the times when singles ruled.
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★★★☆☆
1975.
I've no idea who this is, and frankly I've no intention of finding out more.
My word this is dull! Over an hour of tediuos charity advert piano music, spread over just for tracks.
It got 30mins from me, then a scan of the remaining tracks to find out that they all sounded the same.
I can't ever imagine a situation when I would crave this kind of background, hotel reception vibe.
Anyway, I'm not a fan...
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★☆☆☆☆
1973.
This is really quite a decent offering and very much a surprise to my ears. I was always under the impression that TSAHB were proper dad rock, and to be fair there's an element of glam rock, which is to be expected for the time, however there's a smattering of very good tracks, 'The Faith Healer' is excellent. There's also some utter rubbish 'Giddy Up A Ding Dong', as the name suggests, is horrific. Less novelty would make this a better album.
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Good in places ★★★☆☆
1985.
Other than the obvious hits, I'd not heard this before. It's actually quite a good listen, if a bit of commercially over-produced, but such is it's appeal from a time that big power-pop songs were ubiquitous in our every day lives. I'm unlike to go back to this, but it was a enjoyable 40 minute, 80s throwback.
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Retro 80s ★★★☆☆(6/10)
1994.
I'm starting to question the selection process of the curator. Seriously, is Elvis Costello really deserving of six entries in this process, yet nothing from say Cardiacs, who are arguably far more influential? Anyway, this was bang average at best, and perhaps a little dull and lacked interest.
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Average ★★☆☆☆(4/10)
1973.
Some cracking early punk to be found here. You can hear the sound of all the artists that have been influenced by NYD and I'm sure a fair few pub bands too.
I was surprised by how many tracks I recognised...
I may go back 🤔
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Strong punky ★★★☆☆(6/10)
1963.
Yeah, not for me. It's like an event in history has been recorded for prosperity.
I've heard it now, I don't need to again.
Couple of tracks were OK.
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★★☆☆☆(3/10)
1977.
I don't have any Fleetwood Mac, because I don't like it. Yeah, there's some tracks I know, but if I want to hear them I could listen to Heart FM
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★★☆☆☆(3/10)
1998.
It's a bit twee, and somewhat dull.
Each track seemingly starting with twinkly synth!
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Bored★★☆☆☆(4/10)
1984.
I was looking forward to this, and a strong start left me feeling that I'd foolishly overlooked TSC in the past. I like Weller's dip into jazz/jazz funk, which sits well in my ear. However, the second half of the album was a mishmash of differing styles that didn't really belong with each other on the same record, so I probably won't return.
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Good in places ★★★☆☆(6/10)
1958.
If the Beatles is Mum rock, this is definitely Nan Rock.
If big band, trad jazz is your thing then this is gonna work for you. I like jazz, and I must confess I like some of this too. However, it's definitely going to benefit being in the mood, and the right environs.
A seedy, soho dance club in the late 50s and yes, we could be friends.
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I get it ★★★☆☆(6/10)
1958 (again!)
I really didn't like this.
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Urghh! ★☆☆☆☆(2/10)
1992.
I just can't see why this album is part of the 1001 process. Mr. Wendal can do one, and take his nondescript 90s MTV fodder with him.
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Lacks identity ★★☆☆☆(4/10)
1966
The only Bob Dylan album in my collection, and that in itself seems odd because I've never liked it.
With a run time of 1 hour and 11 minutes, it's roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes too long.
Heard before ✅️ yeah, I try
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Revisit 🫳 only because it's on my shelf
No interest ★★☆☆☆
1971
"Wos gorn arn" as they say in my neck of the woods.
"Ass gorn off!"
It's obviously a classic, and in places decent enough, but too many references to children, Jesus etc for my tastes.
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Not my bag ★★☆☆☆
1972
I've had a day...
This isn't going to complete it
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Not for me ★☆☆☆☆
2004
Never heard of this, but it's a banger...
Full of filthy bass and definitely purchase material.
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Very, very good ★★★★☆ (8/10)
2000
I know there's a lot of love for this, and it does exist on my shelves, but it isn't often played because it's a genre I don't often gravitate to.
Can't play this in front of my daughter either.
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Decent ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
1994
I'm a massive Smith's fan, despite Morissey becoming a twat in recent times, but I struggled a bit with his solo work. I basically miss the Marr influences.
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Just OK ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
1978/98
1970's Brazilian latino jazz/funk/soul is a guilty pleasure of mine, and I enjoyed this for the most part. There's a couple of weak tracks that let the collection down a bit
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I shouldnt, but I do.★★★☆☆ (6/10)
1974
I know 'Dreamer' and seemingly this feels like a standout track on an album I've never heard before. I don't know too much about Supertramp, but this feels like it should and could be a lot more experimental and progression, but instead we get a relatively safe album, full of easy accessible tracks. A shame.
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Safe and average ★★★☆☆ (5/10)
1971
Despite being a Stones fan, I've somehow missed hearing this album in full before now. There's some familiarity with a few tracks, that remain classics, and there's also hints of what they were to become, which is less to my liking. The 'authentic' Americana blues and country elements leave me unenthused to make a return.
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Average ★★★☆☆ (5/10)
1969
Ramble on, it certainly does...
Always thought of LZ as a Greatest Hits band, this doesn't change my opinion.
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Cock rock ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
1976
Largely passed me by.
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Nondescript ★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
1966
I'm aware of the respect this album gets, although I've never heard it in full before. It does sound dated, but not in a bad way and the tracks I'm familiar with came as a surprise to find them here, particular 'Seven and Seven Is', which is decent and sounds very influential for what was to come from stable mates The Doors.
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Now I understand ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
1972
I really want to like this...but at 67 minutes my interest soon wanes.
It all seems so contrived; they're from London for heaven's sake
I'll try again one day.
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Bloated ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
1990
Many claim to be fans of Cocteau Twins, but really they're just trying to be cool in front of their peers; also they're wrong.
If dreamy, indy pop, where you can't make out the lyrics is your thing, go for it, I found it all a bit dull.
I have a CT album in my collection (not this one), but it seldom find its way onto my CD player.
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Bloated ★★★☆☆ (5/10)
1978
It's a massive "No" from me...
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No ★☆☆☆☆ (2/10)
2006
Interesting for the first 20 minutes or so, then kind of samey. It's basically Blues, but he's probably singing about a stubborn camel or where the next watering hole is.
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Monotonous ★★★☆☆ (5/10)
2000
"I've got this idea"
"Go on then, what're you saying?"
"I'm going to release an album of really dull music, and it's going to last for 52 minutes"
"That clearly won't be successful"
"But I'm a 'singer-songwriter' that's what the people want"
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Listened this time ✅️ 80%
Revisit ❌️ no, unless I need to sleep
Dull, dull, dull ★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
1988
This didn't get off to a good start as it wasn't available on either Amazon or Spotify. I did manage to find it eventually, lurking on YouTube. Anyway, as long as it isn't nondescript, indie...
..
..
It is!
Plus a whiny steel guitar sound 😞 for that 'authentic' Americana vibe that I love so much.
What is this doing here and how did they manage to get a record contract? Seriously, this must be one of the most forgettable albums of all time.
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Pointless ★☆☆☆☆ (2/10)
1987
I've simply no time for the Purple One.
Over- produced, over-hyped and overplayed. I tried to listen... but I just don't like it.
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Pointless ★★☆☆☆ (3/10)
1970
Pretentious drivel.
If this had been released by anyone other than Lennon, we wouldn't be talking about it, but here we are...
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Overrated ★★☆☆☆ (3/10)
At last...
Not just something I like, but my all time favourite and most played album.
I have this on multiple formats and various mixes.
Amazing jazz fusion, which as an 18 year old, opened up my music listening world to alternatives to the mainstream.
I still adore this album, and play it regularly, 38 years after first hearing it.
Heard before ✅️ countless times
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Faultless ★★★★★ (10/10)
1968
The only Hendrix studio album in my collection, mainly because of 'Crosstown Traffic', a favourite which appears early on. At 75 minutes though, it may be a bit on the long side, but that's a harsh criticism which is offset by some amazing tracks along the way, and what a finish, with 'All Along The Watchtower' and 'Voodoo Chile' (Slight Return).
I confess, I'd forgotten how good this really is.
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★★★★☆ (8/10)
1972
Is this an important genre defining album?
Are there some banging tracks?
Are there some questionable lyrics?
Does it sounds dated?
Does Zappa get a name check?
Have all aspiring bass players practiced Smoke On The Water during the early days of learning?
Is it classic Dad rock?
The answers is 'yes' to all of the above...
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Classic ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
2020
Like a high school geography teacher, having a crack at being a singer-songwriter.
It might be for Mums, but it ain't for me.
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Radio 2 fodder ★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
1982
Strong high school reminiscence, although at the time I wasn't really into DD. The hits are very obvious, with the remaining album tracks coming across very weak.
Some of the bass work is good though.
Heard before ❌️ only the hits
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Monsters of Pop★★★☆☆ (5/10)
2011
Not interested.
Not wasting my valuable listening time.
Not messing with my streaming algorithm.
Heard before ❌️ only singles on the radio
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Just no ★☆☆☆☆ (2/10)
1979
There's a time and a place for 70's disco, which is usually wedding receptions and village hall discos, both of which are likely to be full of drunk boomers.
Right now I'm neither at a wedding reception or in a village hall, so this won't be getting aired tonight. However, that said, I've heard it before, so I'm confident in suggesting that I'd rather hear this than Adele.
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Of the time ★★★☆☆ (5/10)
1998
File under 90's MTV fodder.
It's OK, but not for me
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★★★☆☆ (5/10)
1979
Some bangers on here.
I quite enjoyed the fist half, but keep it to yourselves.
Second half was a bit lame in comparison, so a 5/10 it is.
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★★★☆☆ (5/10)
1974
I'm open to a bit of folk, and I'd not heard this before. It's OK, but I won't be revisiting, Bland and in places and a bit too much sky fairy references for my liking.
The album cover is shit.
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★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
2009
Absolutely bang on for bland naughties, 'experimental' indie fodder that was synonymous for the period.
I had no idea what this was, and having listened, I'm baffled as to why it's even on the list.
This is the kind of album that's made for a glowing Pitchfork review. You know it's going to be massively overrated and hailed by that pretentious millennial muso still living his uni years, despite holding down a job as a lab technician in Kettering.
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Unremarkable★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
1997
One I own.
Played this a lot back in the day, particularly in the car. It also benefits from not hearing in a while, because it's decent, though very much of the age. Also, I'm reminded me of the non-metal period I sustained for a while during the nineties.
I'm back now though 🤘
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Strong★★★★☆ (7/10)
1969
I'm constantly told that it's 'cool' to like Johny Cash.
I guess I'm not one of the cool kids.
I just don't like this, and it's not helped by the bootleg feel to the production.
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Listened this time ✅️ Some, had to end it early.
Revisit ❌️ Not for me
No thank you★★☆☆☆ (3/10)
1974
I'd never heard a Brian Eno album, in fact I'm not sure I've ever experienced any of his music ever before.
So I had no preconceptions about what this was about. To be frank, I still don't know what I've just heard, and it probably demands further listening, which isn't going to happen. I will put this down as a 6/10 , I didn't dislike it, but there were moments of WTF is this?
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There's something here ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
1963
A smattering if ubiquitous songs heard many times before, along with a few covers.
I would never deny The Beatles' influence over the music that we hear today, but I dont really need this album in my life.
Heard before ❌️ in part, but not as a whole
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Historical importance ★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
1988
My friends done indy, metal or hip-hop in the late '80s; I done them all.
It's been a while since this had a spin...
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I'm not the target ★★★★☆ (7/10)
2018
Nope, never heard of this.
Started brightly with shades of Daft Punk/New Order/Working Mens Club, but soon disappeared up its own backside and simply became a nonentity as the minutes dragged by. I can imagine this being a mainstay of RSD reissues in coloured vinyl and alternative sleeves! Something to cherish for 'hip' 6 Music Dads out there, desperately trying to maintain their relevance.
Why is it here? I expect Pitchfork can answer.
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Standard 6Music fodder ★★★☆☆ (5/10)
1973
Have I said that I'm not a fan of country music?
FFS, this is horrific!
I can imagine this being the music of choice at a truck stop on the A17 in the Fens.
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Jesus ★☆☆☆☆ (2/10)
2015
There's some seriously good tracks here.
There's some serious messages here.
There's some self-indulgence here.
There's some rude words and dodgy lyrics here.
There's some 25 minutes run-time too much here.
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IT'S TOO LONG ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
1973
Simply outstanding and befitting of its status. One of the few albums that made the cross-over from my dad to me.
I want to say it's overplayed, but I've enjoyed listening to this again today, like it was my first time. My CD is properly worn out.
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Godlike status ★★★★★ (9/10)
1964
I've said it before: I get it, they're important and influential. It seems an obvious thing to state, but it sounds really dated.
As an album, I've heard the important stuff before, and the tracks that weren't singles?Whatever.
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For Mums ★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
1994
I liked it in '94, I'm not so keen now.
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We've all moved on ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
1978
Marvellous post-punk vibes.
8-year old me wasn't much bothered in 1978. A few years later, teenage me took an interest that didn't always extend to the music. Gen X need only reply.
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Stands-Up (not that!) ★★★★☆ (7/10)
1977
I don't understand why this is on the list.
What even is this?
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Not for me ★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
1988
Gen X student union indie staple, and still an excellent listen. Brash, angular and unique.
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★★★★☆ (8/10)
2020
Look, I tried.
I managed six tracks before turning it off, not because it's awful, but it's just not engaging, and holds no interest to me.
I found it a bit boring and nondescript, but I'm not the target audience, so we'll leave it there.
Also, I could have managed quite easily without listening to any of this before I die.
7.9 on Pitchfork, so there's that. Fuck knows why!
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Remind me why? ★★☆☆☆ (3/10)
1977
Proper punk record, this.
Raw, brash, intense and absolutely of the age.
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Solid ★★★★☆ (7/10)
1971
I've heard a smattering of these tracks before. The singles stand out, but the album is a good solid '70s rocker. I probably won't go back as there's too much music in the world and not enough minutes left.
Silly album title.
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Solid ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
1971
So, I've got this, and for a while I used to wax lyrical about how Yes should be reverred in a godlike status. The musicianship and technical ability being demonstrated is pure prog. However, whilst I love the opener, 'Roundabout' and the production of the album as a whole. I find, as I've got older, it's all a tad arrogant and self-indulgent, and interludes between the main tracks are simply 'look-at-me' statements for each member of the band.
Punk needed to happen.
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Show-offs ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
1966
'Eight Miles High' is a fantastic track, the rest of the album, not so...
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Show-offs ★★★☆☆ (5/10)
1965
Jazz generally suits me, but the right mindset is essential. Took this for a run today, which strangely worked.
I also have this as a physical possession.
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Vibe★★★★☆ (7/10)
2005
I've got two albums from TWS, plus a Jack White solo, but I'd not heard this offering before. I can however confirm that it sounds like all the others.
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Generic ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
1995
Billy's whiny vocals have alway put me off indulging in this band. I can report that it's better than I suspected. The album, not Billy's vocals.
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Anthemic ★★★☆☆ (6.5/10)
1991
RHCP have made one good album and this isn't it.
The misogynistic overtone of the lyrics, and Kiedis generally being an unlikable individual make this an unrewarding listen.
Musically, in places, there's a decent noise being made, if a bit over-produced, but overall it's a bit '90s teenage lad centric.
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Noncy★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
1968
Brazilian * tropicalia * psychedelia
This rocks, in its own special way.
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Lounge★★★☆☆ (6/10)
2002
... and for my 100th : FFS
Why is this here? Just so bland, dull, boring and nondescript.
Music for people that don't like music.
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Radio 2 ★☆☆☆☆ (2/10)
It only gets a 2/10 because my mum probably likes it.
2003
I'm not thrilled.
There are seven, SEVEN in the band, why?!
Irish, twinkly indie, Americana if that's a thing.
It's nice mum rock.
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Landfill★★★☆☆ (5/10)
1995
Purchased back in the day, and I must confess to still loving it.
Enjoyed giving this a spin again.
An alternative and far more creative side to the Britpop era.
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★★★★☆ (7/10)
1967
Familiar with some of the tracks, but not the album as a whole, which I enjoyed enough to give it two spins today.
Shall I buy it? Probably not.
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Far out ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
1987
I make no apologies for loving this album.
This is peak U2, and the culmination of all that had gone before, which in my opinion is a strong back catalogue that lead up to this release.
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★★★★☆ (8/10)
1967
Not heard of this artist before.
Typical 60s American psych/folk rock, a bit Dylonesqe in places, and elements of country, so not really in my wheelhouse.
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★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
1979
Somehow I've managed not to hear this album before, yet so many of the tracks are familiar to my ears.
It's about time I delved a littled deeper into GN's work, because there's little here that I don't like.
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Yep ★★★★☆ (7/10)
2001
A virtual band? Whatever next...
Anyway, I've had this on my shelves from releases, but I'm sad to say it doesn't get too many spins these days. The singles are immense, but the album tracks are disappointing and at 64 mins, it's a bit of a plod.
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Noughties ★★★☆☆ (5/10)
1983
Songs about sex, relationships and loneliness, all to a backdrop of American, acoustic pop-punk. Like a mash-up of Jeffrey Lewis and Jilted John.
Quite a revelation that this was released in '83.
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★★★★☆ (7/10)
1983
This is a great album, and in my opinion their best work. I have this on my shelves.
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★★★★☆ (7/10)
2001
An updated Iggy and The Stooges, which is a compliment.
I seem to recall this being a compilation, released off the back of an unexpected single success.
Anyway, it's decent punk rock.
It's on my shelves.
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★★★☆☆ (6/10)
2006
Strong songwriting, amazing delivery and good production. Just so massively overplayed to the point that I'm no longer minded to hear it.
This is on my shelves.
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★★★★☆ (7/10)
1979
The curator of this list is clearly intent on forcing us all to listen to their favourite act!
No more Costello please. Six albums is far too many, particularly when there are prominent artists missing.
1 point deducted for the album not being available on my chosen streaming platform; I can't be arsed to track it down elsewhere.
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★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
2001
It's really hard to put a lable on SFA, such is their diverse and experimental sound, this album being one of the most genre bending of their discography.
Wiki says:
"incorporating pop, prog, punk, jungle, electronica, techno and death metal"
I've heard this album so many times; Wiki, there's no death metal!
'Receptacle For The Respectable' and 'No Sympathy' are absolute monsters and demonstrate SFA at their most 'don't give a fuck' attitude.
I've seen them six times and have pretty much everything they've released (within reason).
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★★★★☆ (8/10)
1964
No thank you.
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★☆☆☆☆ (2/10)
1986
I actually bought this in '86 (don't have it any longer).
There's some good deep cuts here (Red Rain, This Is The Picture) providing a welcome break from the ubiquitous hits that are unfortunately overplayed.
Good to hear again though, despite the over-produced 80s sound.
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★★★☆☆ (6/10)
I know this is meant to be a classic and indeed deserves it's place on this list, but I've always thought of Cream as being suitably catered for by owning a Greatest Hits compilation (which I do). The big tracks here, I am familiar with, and they are bangers, but some of the filling is typical of 60s output, and doesn't deserve to be on the same slab of vinyl. Also, Clapton turned out to be a bit of a prick.
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★★★☆☆ (6/10)
I don't mind the Velvets, but this was a bit of a dirge if I'm honest, and didn't capture my attention. One listen perhaps isn't enough.
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★★★☆☆ (5/10)
I like jazz, just not this jazz.
My daughter: "what is THIS Dad !!!"
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Bossa No No★★☆☆☆ (3/10)
They're not incredible, and I absolutely don't need to hear this before I die.
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Zitar hell ★☆☆☆☆ (2/10)
Decent enough in places, but the vocal delivery is irksome.
As for Happiness Stan, this is like listening to CBEEBIES, in the bin you go...
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Annoying ★★★☆☆ (5/10)
Some proper iconic tracks here, and some unremarkable filler.
A Stones album I don't have, so interested to hear it. Their blues heritage comes through strong.
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★★★☆☆ (5/10)
1999
Before today, I'd never heard Bonnie "Prince" Billy album.
Now I have.
Proper mardy!
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Spiral of depression★★☆☆☆ (3/10)
Basically, and without too much analysis, this album shouldn't be on the list.
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Nondescript ★★☆☆☆ (3/10)
Enormous record, and welcome on this project. Three plays too!
Already on my shelves.
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★★★★☆ (8/10)
Iconic. It's on my shelves.
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★★★★☆ (7/10)
I like Doves, but this isn't their best album. That said, nothing wrong here.
Good, solid, 6Music indie fodder.
It's on my shelves.
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★★★☆☆ (6/10)
An inoffensive waste of my time.
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Why? ★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
I like The Smith's, always have...
This is their best album, imo.
Dark, brooding and atmospheric.
It's on my shelves.
Morissey however, is still a twat!
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Pinnacle work★★★★☆ (8/10)
I enjoyed this enough to give it two plays today.
I was never really into them in the 80's, a time in my life when perhaps I should have been, but there was a lot going on.
Purchase material.
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Missed opportunity ★★★★☆ (7/10)
This could be the most psychedelic album ever. Syd Barrett Pink Floyd is a different beast to the 70's prog outfit that most of us are familiar with.
I'm tempted to get this, but have always been put off in the past, primarily because I don't know when I would play it. However, if 'Arnold Lane' and 'See Emily Play' we're on the track listing, rather than separate singles, this would be purchase material.
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Nearly ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
Not a fan, and somewhat disappointed when this turned up, but it was better than I expected.
That's all I have.
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Average ★★★☆☆ (5/10)
The very worst genre of music.
This shouldn't be here.
An album that I haven't heard before, but certainly don't need to hear before I die to know I've missed nothing.
It got a few cursory few minutes to affirm what I already knew.
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Cuntry ★☆☆☆☆ (2/10)
I'm sorry, it's never too late to stop, in fact the sooner the better. I stopped listening quite soon.
Not a fan of Van.
It's a live album.
It's far too long.
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★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
As a genre, post-punk is firmly in my wheelhouse, and so is this period.
So why have E&tB never landed? I just don't know - I should like this, but I'm just not enthused.
It's not a bad record, it's just not for me.
The title track is decent.
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★★★☆☆ (6/10)
FFS!
Gets an average score because I can't be arsed to analyse it...
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★★★☆☆ (5/10)
Very underwhelming and a shit album cover.
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★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
Unsurprisingly, this isn't for me.
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★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
In 1996 I bought 'Novacaine For The Soul' on CD single; remember them? I didn't buy the album, but perhaps I could sense that it might have been a disappointment, and so it came to pass some 30 years on, that after track 1, it's all a bit mediocre.
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★★★☆☆ (5/10)
This was a good listen, I quite liked it as a change of pace to my norms. The production is sumptuous.
I'm familiar with a couple of the tracks, but not heard a while album before today.
However, I can't see myself hankering for a return.
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Surprising ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
"Darling, were the crayfish starters delivered in time for for tonight's dinner party?"
"Yes they were. I do hope that Benedict and Sophie will enjoy the meal, I've also had a case delivered of that wonderful expensive Bordeaux from Waitrose that they like"
"Oh this is going to be such fun, we should play the Kiwanuka album for background"
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Dinner party tunes ★★★☆☆ (5/10)
My only knowledge of Meat Puppets is their brief appearance with Nirvana on Unplugged. Up until today I had no preconceptions, so this was a pleasant surprise. I like that a fair few instrumentals were in the running order, although a tiny bit of Americana did put me on the back-foot somewhat. Nearly, nearly purchase material...
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★★★☆☆ (6.5/10)
I don't have many 10/10 albums on my shelves... this is one.
Just perfect.
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★★★★★ (10/10)
Groove is in the bin!
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One hit...★★☆☆☆ (2/10)
Overproduced nonsense for cocktail bar background music.
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Why? ★★☆☆☆ (3/10)
Listened to this in full earlier, now I'm boozed.
So now all I have to offerf is 'secondary school nostalgia' vibes.
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Why? ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
I'm not really sure who this is aimed at, but it's not me.
Disappointment after the last Steely Dan record I Listened to, which I confess I enjoyed. This however is dull and uninteresting, and in places massively over done.
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Dull ★★☆☆ (4/10)
Absolutely not...
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★☆☆☆☆ (2/10)
I listened to it.
It got two stars.
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★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
Marvellous stuff.
Although I don't delve too often due to its length - it has taken all day to get through it over three sittings.
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★★★★☆ (7/10)
It's baffling how a band that was once responsible for 'Sunday, Bloody Sunday', could possibly release such terribly, self-indulgent, overhyped nonsense.
It's important to understand that I like U2, but this goes straight in the bin.
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★★☆☆☆ (3/10)
Yeah...I was expecting a more frantic proto-punk sound, but this has elements that fit with 60s garage psych. I'm not sure it has the impact of 'Raw Power', but a good way to spend 35 minutes.
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★★★☆☆ (6/10)
I enjoyed this.
A Yes album that I don't own or have heard before. It did however deliver as expected.
Proggy, technical and self-indulgent, which I'm OK with.
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★★★☆☆ (6/10)
Had Bowie not just popped up out of the blue after a ten year hiatus, I'm not sure this record would have resonated that much.
On the face of it, a step up from 'Heathen', but essentially a collection of dark, art rock tracks, which in places hail back to his late 70s output, without seemingly offering much in the way of a coherent experience for the listener.
It's on my shelves, rightfully so, but not his best work.
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★★★☆☆ (6/10)
A DJ releasing an album in 1996 is all you need to know.
I listened to this via YouTube and the ads were more interesting.
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Boring★★★☆☆ (5/10)
I'd always dimissed this band in the past, for no real reason. Probably shouldn't have.
I'm familiar with the singles, but the deepcuts are strong and overall this os a decent alt rock offering from the noughties.
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Decent★★★☆☆ (6/10)
I've certainly heard this a few times over the years, and it's been on my shelves since 1991, but it never quite landed for me like Nirvana or Soundgarden.
I accept that comparisons shouldn't be made, but at time it was inevitable.
I don't reach for this much these days.
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★★★☆☆ (6/10)
This starts off really weak, and there's no impactfull tracks until 'Contusion' which could be 70s Zappa, 'Sir Duke' and 'I Wish', which all lift the album noticeably, before a bland run of filler. Then we get to 'As' and 'Another Star', again highlights in what is, at 21 tracks and 1hr 45, far too long.
It's no Innervisions.
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Bloated★★★☆☆ (5/10)
For years and years, I made do with a 'Best Of' compilation.
This is one of those albums that helped me find the way.
The bass is such filth, and a Hammond organ in a punk band, whatever next?
Yes, some of the lyrics are questionable, but I'm prepared to forgive that.
This album is full of immediacy, hooks and attitude.
Best track: (Get A) Grip (On Yourself)
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★★★★☆ (8/10)
One of the great debut albums of all time and one of the greatest opening tracks too.
Supposedly the first ever album to have been associated with the term 'gothic'. Perhaps this had something to do with Jim Morrison being highly influenced by the writings of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.
Anyway, it's on my shelves
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★★★★☆ (8/10)
I don't like this.
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Safe ★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
Metalhead that I am, it seems inconceivable that I've not heard this before.
There's clearly lots of influential material here, and I can see why Venom are held up as pioneers of the thrash genre.
The production is a bit naff, which is a shame because there's some decent tracks struggling to get out and some very obvious trail blazing sounds.
The 'Big Four' and Voïvod all cite Venom as being responsible for shaping their sound.
It's a bit heavy on the satanic elements!
Tempted.
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Important ★★★★☆ (7/10)
I've roughly worked out that I have around 9,000 hrs of music listening time left (I hope it's more).
I'm not wasting 4 hrs and 13 minutes of it with these 73 tracks!!
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Default ★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
This passed me by in 1999, maybe I was busy with Millenium Bug preparations.
Anyway, here we are 26 years later and I've seen references made that this is the beginnings of nu metal....is it though?
They do is to make a decent alt rock noise, which to my ear gives this a strong 3-star rating. However, after prolonged listening time the vocals develop a whiny sameness that detracts from the music.
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★★★☆☆ (6/10)
I'm not sure I'll ever been in the mood for Tom Waits.
I get why people like this, and there's perhaps a time and a place, probably involving a bar in an unfamiliar city.
I've tried and tried, but it's just not for me.
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★★★☆☆ (6/10)
More like 'Golden Shower'!
It's a massive "NO" from me...
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Pointless ★★☆☆☆ (3/10)
Solid NWOBHM offering.
Performs as expected
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★★★☆☆(6/10)
Well this isn't for me, but I'm sure there's some pretentious music journo that will inform me I lack the necessary to appreciate the banjo.
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Nope ★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
So that was a surprise, given I was expecting a Wilko Johnson solo offering.
Obviously, I now know...
Anyway, not bad, although the dreaded Americana was hinted at in places.
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★★★☆☆ (6/10)
I suppose this should be right up my street, given that I'm a massive Zappa fan, but It's always been a struggle.
I don't care what anyone says, this is a difficult listen, right from the off.
That's doesn't make it bad, in fact, quite the opposite. I'm just going to have to make more of an effort because of the strong sense of FOMO.
It's on my shelves.
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Tentative ★★★★☆ (7/10)
I was hoping for a concept album, extolling the exploits of Nelson against the French, but in the end I had to turn it off.
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Lame ★★☆☆☆ (3/10)
After many years of really trying to get on with Led Zepp, today's homework has finally landed an answer as to why I just don't: it's Robert Plant's sex noises that dominate the vocal delivery, that's the issue!
Will always remain a 'Best Of' band.
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★★★☆☆ (5/10)
The music is fine, but the whole experience is dominated by Plant' vocals, which are not.
Yep, don't mind this, if a bit on the long side at 56 mins.
There's little chance that I would consider listening again though.
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★★★☆☆ (6/10)
Well, well, well this is really good, and nothing like what I was expecting.
Another for the 'to buy' list, and another band that I've seemingly missed out on.
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★★★★☆ (7/10)
Total reviewed : 176
Already owned : 39
Purchased : 6
To buy : 5
Nope : 126
It's all been said before...
I have this on my shelves, but it doesn't get played too much.
I really want it to be better, and in places it defies the Pistols' reputation of not being able to play, but there are times when it's just not very good. It's deserved iconic status will forever ensure that it retains it's place in music history.
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Iconic ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
Total reviewed : 177
Already owned : 40
Purchased : 6
To buy : 5
Nope : 126
It's OK, but not really for me.
There were a lot more exciting things going on in music in 1983: post-punk, new wave, indie and metal - this isn't anything, what even is it?
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★★★☆☆ (5/10)
Total reviewed : 178
Already owned : 40
Purchased : 6
To buy : 5
Nope : 127
A breakout album that cemented Little Sims amongst the best of current UK artists.
Loving her work.
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★★★★☆ (7/10)
Total reviewed : 179
Already owned : 40
Purchased : 6
Buy : 6
Nope : 127
I've got behind, and now I'm all Christmassed out, so I can't be arsed with this.
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Default ★★☆☆☆ (4/10)
I get the iconic, legendary status, but her voice was an acquired taste that I'm not sure I'll ever appreciate.
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★★★☆☆ (5/10)
A decent listen, and typical of British 60's psych rock, but little point in revisiting if you also like The Beatles and/or Floyd.
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Psychedelic ★★★☆☆ (6/10)
Total reviewed : 182
Already owned : 40
Purchased : 6
Buy : 6
Nope : 130
