1001 Albums Summary

I’ll always have a soft spot for Neil Hannon purely because he wrote the Father Ted theme. This album didn’t really grab me but it was enjoyable enough. Favourite song: If I Were You (I’d Be Through With Me)

I already knew a few of the songs going in but wasn’t sure I’d enjoy a full album of theirs. It really grew on me as it went on - ended up listening to it twice. It must have been so exciting to be a part of this scene as it was emerging. Favourite song: Too Much Too Young

I really tried but this is not my thing at all.

Really enjoyed this one. Listened to it twice. A band with one foot in the past and the other in the future. It’s clear how influential their sound has been to lots of artists that came after. Favourite track: Waiting for the Sun

JC sounds great but his music takes a backseat on this record and you get a real sense of the man himself. Charismatic, irreverent, compassionate and funny.

What a voice!

It’s easy to see why this album was their breakthrough into the mainstream. Imaginative and experimental instrumentation while maintaining strong and catchy songs.

I was not very hopeful I’d like this album as it’s not my thing but really enjoyed it.

Can’t deny VM’s talent but I found myself a bit bored listening to this.

Fantastic!