Aug 15 2025
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
It would probably be a 2 or possibly a 3 depending on what the singles were as there are definitely some flops (the awful Silent night for example). There are definitely moments which are worth listening to again, and the album overall works well, it's just not to my taste.
I would probably enjoy it more if they were playing in a pub, but I can't see myself listening to it at home again. Interesting hearing as an album as there are some interesting things like similar riffs and motives coming back in different songs.
3
Aug 17 2025
In Rainbows
Radiohead
Some interesting sounds capes but one song temded to blend into another. Not really a fan of the falsetto singing either.
2
Aug 18 2025
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
Really enjoyed this. Nice mix of vocal and extended instrumental solos - I was particularly pleased with the drum solo. Great mix of moods, but I was done with the style by the end of the album - a whole evening would be a bit full on.
4
Aug 19 2025
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
Absolute banger after absolute banger. One of my favourites. Nice to listen in full and hear some of the album tracks which I'd forgotten about.
5
Aug 20 2025
Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
A gem of an album from the golden age of rock. Killer guitar solos, and that most glorious rarity, the rock piano.
There's only seven songs but he draws everything out of them. I didn't begrudge giving 10+ minutes to a song to allow him space to explore different ideas. These songs were epic before it was overdone, and so passionate. I love the storytelling - it's theatrical without tipping over into cheese. Really top stuff.
Absolutely no issue or dispute in giving this a 5.
5
Aug 21 2025
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
I listened to this twice. I read the background on the album overall and on each song. I followed along listening with a copy of the lyrics. I tried really hard and whilst I think that it did increase my enjoyment of it, I just don't get what all the fuss is about with Bob Dylan.
2