Blue Lines
Massive AttackAlready knew 1. Safe from Home 6. Unfinished sympathy 7/10
Already knew 1. Safe from Home 6. Unfinished sympathy 7/10
Fantastic Solo on Title track Can you get to that is lovely, 2 stand outs are You and your folks Super Stupid 7/10
Tough one to rate, could quite happily never hear half the songs on this album again even though I quite like them, just way way overplayed. Highlight for me is probably rocket queen. 6/10
Album I already knew well having seen The Prodigy several times through the years. Highlights for me are Mindfield Narayan Climbatize 8/10
Day 5 Bowie a big gap in my knowledge, only knew the title track, listened to it several times today, liked it more every time, a great sign. 8/10 Highlights Heroes Blackout Secret Life of Arabia
Day 6 9/10 Know this one very well, grew up on Britpop. Some slightly dodgy lyrics but it holds up remarkably well as an album, not a skippable track on it even if the hits are a bit overplayed Highlights Most of it really but especially Live Bed Show Something Changed Underwear
Day 7 I had never heard any of these songs before or even heard of Manu Chao but absolutely loved this album. First album that’s made me glad to go through this list as it’s one I almost certainly wouldn’t have tried otherwise. Every song sounds different but they all flow really well into each other. Will definitely be going into regular rotation and I’ll be checking out the rest of his discography. Highlights Clandestino Bongo Bong (adored this one!!) La Vie a 2 9/10
Day 8 Not for me at all this one, incredibly frustrating as there they’ll be 30 seconds of what could be a lovely song followed by a minute of noise. The vast majority of it just doesn’t connect with me in anyway, there’s nothing here I’d particularly want to listen to again. 2/10 Highlights Lonely little girl Take your clothes off when you dance
Day 9 Was only vaguely aware of Joan Armatrading, really enjoyed this album and will be checking out other albums. A solid 8/10 for me Highlights Down to zero Save me Like fire
Day 10! Crazy getting this so early on. My favourite album by my favourite band containing my favourite song of all time (Black) I doubt a week has gone by since the 90s where I haven’t listened to this album and I doubt a week will go by without me listening to it until I’m no longer able to do so. An easy 10/10 for Ten on day 10. Hard to pick highlights as there’s not a skippable track on here but I’ll say Alive Black Garden
Day 11 Undoubtedly some nice songs here but it all kind of blended into one for me, not sure how likely I am to come back to this album. 4/10 Highlights were Pictures of Me Rose Parade 2.45am
Day 12 Some very strong tracks here, Morrissey undoubtedly has a knack for catchy songs with witty lyrics. Blokes still a Grade A prick though. 6/10 Highlights Now my heart is full Billy Budd Why don’t you find out for yourself
Day 13 Really enjoyed this album, love all the little samples and callbacks - will definitely be listening more. 8/10 Highlights Can I Kick it? Youthful Expression Mr Muhammed.
Day 14 Weirdly I felt most of these songs started well with a good initial riff and then just kind of went nowhere, don’t think this is one I’ll be revisiting. 3/10 Highlights Aisha Luther’s Funk
Day 15 really like a few songs on this, but honestly, the rest of the album just didn’t do much for me. It felt kind of uneven and, at times, a bit dull. I was hoping for more songs that stood out, but most just blended together. Not terrible, just not something I’d come back to much beyond a few tracks. 4/10 Highlights Hung upside down Rock & roll woman
Day 16 She clearly has a great voice but I didn’t enjoy this album at all, just not to my personal tastes. 2/10 Highlight Cold cold heart
Day 17 Brilliant album, love the basslines in a lot of these songs. 8/10 Highlights Cities Life during wartime
Day 18 Amazing album, haunting music and lyrics about grief, would have to be in a certain mood to revisit but found it beautiful . 8/10 Highlights Bright Horses Waiting for You Leviathan
Day 19 Bit embarrassed to realise that this was my first time ever listening to a Kate Bush album. The first half of Hounds of Love is pretty much pop perfection, sounds way ahead of its time. ‘Ninth Wave’, the more conceptual second half of the album, isn’t far off. A 10/10 for me Highlights Running Up That Hill Hounds of Live Cloudbusting
Day 20 Some good songs but the album as a whole didnt really grab me, definitely prefer his anthemic rock stuff. Highlights Atlantic City Johnny 99
Day 21. Hated this on first listen then liked it a little more after each subsequent listen. Definitely interesting, possibly one I’ll like more after some time. 4/10 Highlights Sweet Loaf Human Cannonball
Day 22 A classic, feels very much like the therapy it was for John in parts. 9/10 Highlights Working Class Hero Well Welll Well God
Day 23 A strange one as I’ve listened to this album several times today, found it enjoyable enough and have noted the songs I liked the most but I literally can’t remember how any of them actually go as I write this. I’ll definitely be listening again though to see if anything sticks. 6/10 with possibility to go higher. Highlights Under the Pressure Red Eyes An Ocean in Between the Waves
Day 24 Never really been a metal head. First time listening to a Black Sabbath album and was very impressed, some awesome riffs that sound well ahead of their time. 7/10 Highlights Supernaut Snowblind
Day 25 Was ready to hate this one with the way the album starts, ended up quite enjoying it though. Not sure how often I’d revisit 6/10 Highlights Wail 2 kindsa love
Day 26 This album has a really interesting story behind it and the guy is clearly very talented but unfortunately it just wasn’t for me at all, glad I’ve heard it but very unlikely I’ll listen again. 4/10
Day 27 Beautiful album, never gets old. 8/10 Highlights Bodysnatchers All I need Reckoner
Day 28 If this album is ‘genius’, I’ll happily be dumb. Hated it 1/10
Day 29 Was surprised to see this on here, listened to it loads back in the 90s but hadn’t heard it for years. An underrated gem 9/10 Highlights All I Know Dying Days Witness
Day 30 Some absolutely gorgeous harmonies, really smooth. One I’ll definitely revisit on summer walks. 8/10 Highlights Straight Shooter California Dreamin’
Day 31 A new one for me and I was really impressed. Looking forward to listening to the other Steely Dan albums 8/10 Highlights Night by Night Pretzel Logic With a Gun
Day 32 Contains probably my favourite Kylie song about getting brained with a rock 8/10 Highlights Stagger Lee The Kindness of Strangers O’Malleys Bar
Day 33 Big dumb rock music, always a place for big dumb rock music 7/10 Highlights Love in an elevator The other side What it takes
Day 34 Hometown heroes! The Beatles were practically a religion in my family growing up. I haven’t played this album start to finish in at least 15 years but every note is still burned into my memory. Listening again still brings back so many happy childhood memories. It’s amazing how music can do that. Easy 10/10. Highlights Tell Me Why Any Time At All When I Get Home
Day 35 Wish I enjoyed this more because how amazing Stevie is but unfortunately all the slower ballads just didn’t grab me at all. The 2 songs I really liked are proper bangers though 5/10 Highlights Maybe your baby Superstition
Day 36 I found the story behind this album more interesting than the album itself. Didn’t hate it and definitely glad I’ve heard it but doubt I’ll revisit at all 4/10 Highlight Alife
Day 37 Really enjoyed this, some absolute bangers. Only managed 2 listens as had a busy day but first impressions were good so I’ll be playing it a lot more over coming days 8/10 Highlights Roots Bloody Roots Cut-throat Dusted
Day 38 Great voice, can see why this album is so popular, amazing she was so young writing this. Not entirely my cup of tea 6/10 Highlights Sleep to Dream Criminal
Day 39 8/10 Highlights Wait until Tomorrow If 6 was 9 Bold as Love
Day 40 Wow, can’t believe I’d never heard this album before, absolutely love it. Instantly hooked me in and has been on repeat all day and probably will be for a good while yet. Been a long time since I instantly got hooked on an album after a first listen like this. 10/10 Highlights Kiss Off Add it Up Gone Daddy Gone
Day 41 Not exactly a hot take but this album is pretty much perfection. 10/10 Highlights The whole album but is there a better moment on any album ever than when the baseline at the end of The Chain kicks in?
Day 42 This was fine as background music, not one I’m likely to revisit 4/10 Highlights Mr Good Bar Mama Said Knock You Out
Day 43 It was ok, just not something I listen to. 4/10 Highlight Lush 3.1
Day 44 Probably something I’d have enjoyed a lot more back when I spent my weekends chemically enhanced, chewing my face off. I’m old and boring now so it’s a 2/10 Highlight Move any Mountain
Day 45 Listened to this a lot as a teenager in the 90s, musically or lyrically it’s not reinventing the wheel but it’s still pretty fun 6/10 Highlights I’d Like to Know Lose it
Day 46 First time listening to a full Motörhead album and it blew me away, excellent stuff. 9/10 Highlights Shoot you in the back Dance The chase is better than the catch
Day 47 First time hearing this album, incredible vibe from the crowd. Great voice and guitar playing, the short play time flew by. 8/10 Highlights It’s my own fault You done lost your good thing Help the poor
Day 48 Love it - 3 very different yet equally great albums I’d never listened to before in a row. So glad I started doing this after being stuck in a bit of a music rut for a while 9/10 Highlights Laika Power Out Rebellion Lies
Day 49 Was heavier than I was expecting, some nice songs I’ve added to my dog-walking rotation list. 7/10 Highlights O Stella Dress Sheela Na Gig
Day 50 Really like the first 2 songs which obviously get a lot of radio play but didn’t find anything else here I’d return to. 5/10 Highlights Faith Father Figure
Day 51 Only knew the one song. 6/10 Highlights Stop No one’s leaving Been caught stealing
Day 52 Not one I’d return to 3/10 Highlight Piece of my heart
Day 53 Enjoyed this one, nothing hugely standout but a good listen, probably be about the millionth person to point out a lot of it sounds Bowie like. 7/10 Highlights All the way from Memphis Violence
Day 54 Nearly 60 years old and still blows most modern music out of the water, truly groundbreaking. Not quite perfect for me as I always skip within you, without you, but it’s damn close 9/10 Highlights With a Little Help From My Friends Getting Better A Day in The Life
Day 55 Prince is obviously a musical genius but as much as I enjoyed a lot of the songs on this album I would have preferred them with a few minutes taken off. 7/10 Highlights 1999 Little Red Corvette DMSR
Day 56 Wasn’t what I was expecting, nice background music whilst working today, probably wouldn’t return often though 6/10 Highlights Happiness A&E
Day 57 Only had time to listen once so may edit in future but on first listen found it quite same, not bad but didn’t really hold my interest, will try it again over coming days. For now 4/10 Highlights Oh what a world Go or go ahead
Day 58 Looking back, it really is creepy how Britney Spears was marketed around this album. A couple of decent enough bubblegum pop songs on here, although Soda Pop is probably the cringiest thing I’ve ever heard, the song I liked most is the only(?) cover. 2/10 Highlights Born to make you happy The beat goes on
Day 59 Really liked the first track but nothing else really held my attention 3/10 Highlight Billy Jack
Day 60 Not my favourite Radiohead album but still some classics on here 7/10 Highlights Planet Telex Just Street Spirit
Day 61 Not sure I’d ever go back and listen to the full album again but some great tracks on here 7/10 Highlights Sacrifice Break you off Water
Day 62 First 3 songs are great, the rest just kind of washed over me until the brilliant final track. 7/10 Highlights So Far Away Money for Nothing Brothers in Arms
Day 63 Loved this, will definitely be replayed a lot 9/10 Highlights Mystic Lady Spaceball Ricochet Ballrooms of Mars
Day 62 Tough one to rate as I got to know Ian McCulloch a little bit through music and football in the 00s and he is undoubtedly one of the most arrogant, smug pricks I’ve met in my entire life. Just going off the music though, it’s fine I guess 6/10 Highlights The Cutter My White Devil Heads Will Roll
Day 63 Probably my biggest surprise of the list so far, don’t know whether I was just in a good mood but I loved this album and listened to it through with no skips several times. 9/10 Highlights 52 Girls Dance this Mess Around Hero Worship
Day 64 Excellent, sometimes big dumb rock music about fucking is exactly what you want to listen to. 8/10 Highlights I need you tonight I got the six Bad girl
Day 65 Another brilliant album I would never have listened to without this website. 9/10 Highlights Soubour Irganda Petit Metier
Day 66 I didn’t hate this as big dumb rock music but nothing massively stood out and I doubt it’s one I’d come back to at all 6/10 Highlights The Age Of Pamparius Get it on
Day 67 Voice as smooth as butter but not an album I’d return to. Good but not for me 5/10 Highlights Blueberry Hill
Day 68 7/10 Highlights Red Rain Sledgehammer Big Time
Day 69 This is definitely why I agree there should not be a skip button in this project. I rolled my eyes when I saw this was today’s album as I got a Britney Spears album a week or so back and despised it and thought this would be more of the same but I ended up really enjoying a lot of it, it’s definitely bloated and drags a bit in the 2nd half but there’s definitely songs on here I will be returning to, especially the lovely ‘oh mother’ 7/10 Highlights Makes me wanna pray Back in the day Oh mother
Day 70 The only time I ever saw The Fall live, Mark E Smith performed the entire show with a massive piss stain down the front of his trousers, was fucking hilarious. 7/10 Highlights Lost in Music Glam-Racket Paranoia Man…
Day 71 I definitely realise this is a me problem because of how highly Miles Davis is generally regarded but I absolutely hated this album and couldn’t wait for it to be over with. I’m probably just an uncultured swine but I can only rank on personal enjoyment so it’s a 1/10
Day 72 Can never go wrong with a bit of Beck, insanely talented man. 8/10 Highlights Hell Yes Go it Alone Chain Reaction