1001 Albums Summary

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278
Albums Rated
2.91
Average Rating
26%
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811 albums remaining

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38
5-Star Albums
40
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
5 2.63 +2.37
G. Love And Special Sauce
G. Love & Special Sauce
5 2.72 +2.28
Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
5 2.88 +2.12
Connected
Stereo MC's
5 2.95 +2.05
Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
5 2.96 +2.04
Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
5 3.16 +1.84
Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
5 3.23 +1.77
All Mod Cons
The Jam
5 3.25 +1.75
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
5 3.29 +1.71
B-52's
The B-52's
5 3.3 +1.7

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
1 4.07 -3.07
Metallica
Metallica
1 3.77 -2.77
Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
1 3.74 -2.74
Moondance
Van Morrison
1 3.68 -2.68
Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
1 3.63 -2.63
In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
1 3.6 -2.6
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
1 3.57 -2.57
Funeral
Arcade Fire
1 3.55 -2.55
1984
Van Halen
1 3.49 -2.49
Queen II
Queen
1 3.48 -2.48

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
The Smiths 3 4.67
David Bowie 7 4.14
The Jesus And Mary Chain 2 5
Jimi Hendrix 2 5
Public Enemy 3 4.33

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Queen 3 1.33
Van Morrison 2 1
Yes 2 1
King Crimson 2 1
Arcade Fire 3 1.67

Controversial

ArtistRatings
Björk 2, 5
Nick Drake 5, 2
ABBA 4, 1
Bob Dylan 4, 5, 2

5-Star Albums (38)

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Connected by Stereo MC's

Love this album, I saw Stereo MCs live, supporting HPpy Mondays in 1992, I still have my ticket! They were excellent live, bought this album, “Connected” absolute Banger, and now my kids love this track too🤩🤩🤩

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths

The best Smiths album, opening with “The Queen is dead”, excellent live and I was lucky to see The Smiths 4 times🙏🏼, I have my original gate hold vinyl, “I know it’s over”, “ There is a light that never goes out” all absolute Bangers - Morrissey, Marr, Rourke, Joyce, 🙌

1984 by Van Halen

Don’t like this effort at all

All Mod Cons by The Jam

This is my favourite album ever!! 1978 was a pivotal year in my musical history, 18 years old, and this album really moved me, I still play regularly- I can sing along to every song, the trio ; Weller, Foxton, Buckler absolutely superb - ripping through the songs, then slow it down, English rose, and fly, the classic - down in the tube station, A - bomb, to be someone, all classic Jam songs - outstanding album.

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp

This was a surprise, I’d never heard of them, but really enjoyed this one

1-Star Albums (40)

All Ratings (278)

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
Nov 06 2025

Love it, I was late to the snoop party, but I dig this little can of trax

Moon Safari by Air
Nov 11 2025

I didn’t really appreciate these guys, but I’ve now listened to them quite a bit, and I’ve been turned, like so much of their stuff🤣🥳

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Nov 13 2025

I fucking love this album, it’s in my collection - Keith Flint🙌 RIP

Illmatic by Nas
Nov 14 2025

Really enjoyed this album, played it on a roll 3 times, hip hop, Jazz - right up my street, don’t know how I’ve missed it?

Is This It by The Strokes
Nov 15 2025

Very good album, very enjoyable, played twice over

Nov 16 2025

I loved the single ONUAG, but the album, not very much, I actually prefer George Clinton’s work with “Parliament”

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
Nov 17 2025

Love this album, it’s in my collection - good to hear again- ace

Low-Life by New Order
Nov 18 2025

I enjoyed this album surprisingly- I loved Joy Division, but never got into NO. Decent listen

Low by David Bowie
Nov 20 2025

Enjoyed listening to the whole of this album, I have sound + vision single from this album, funnily enough I’ve just read a Biography of Bowie

Parachutes by Coldplay
Nov 21 2025

I find Coldplay very middle of the road, I liked “ yellow” when it came out, but do not have any Coldplay in my collection, the albums ok, but 5hats it.

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
Nov 22 2025

Not listened to the whole of this album for many years - chance now to put that right! Very good album - Singing along to songs I’d not heard for ages

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
Nov 23 2025

Loved Mr Soul the opening track, psychedelic- good track, the rest of the album was ok, not much happening, but I do like this error of music, brought us so much more great music!

Nov 24 2025

I do love Dylan’s early stuff, and have quite a few CDs, not heard this particular album before, really enjoyed it - music’s so pure- so bluesy

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Nov 25 2025

Well, what a surprise this album was, never been into Bruce, but I absolutely loved this album, played it twice in. Row, and have added to my collection - love the stories in the songs.

Wild Gift by X
Nov 26 2025

Another surprise, never heard this one in 1981, and I was well into the Ramones, Dolls, Heartbreakers etc - good to hear some post punk

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Nov 27 2025

Funny this one, my sister had it back in the 70s, far too tame for me, over the years though it grew on me, I do love “Dreams”, listened last night to the whole album

Smile by Brian Wilson
Nov 28 2025

Poor album, not like the Beach boys, similar, but found it dull

Moondance by Van Morrison
Nov 29 2025

Mediocre tbh, not my style at all

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Nov 30 2025

Surprised as I quite liked some songs on here, never heard anything that I’m aware of before, fav track - “ keep the car running”

Actually by Pet Shop Boys
Dec 01 2025

Awful, I can’t listen to much of that!

Imagine by John Lennon
Dec 02 2025

Quite enjoyed it, obviously Imagine is a fantastic song, but the others in the album I rather liked except Jealous guy.

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Dec 04 2025

This is one of the all time classic albums ever, love it.

Damaged by Black Flag
Dec 05 2025

Listened to again, and watched concert footage, raw, powerful in 1980

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Dec 06 2025

Not as good as the earlier albums, not really enjoyed

Bad Company by Bad Company
Dec 07 2025

Didn’t do anything for me,

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp
Dec 08 2025

This was a surprise, I’d never heard of them, but really enjoyed this one

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Dec 09 2025

Bit of the same stuff throughout the album, I probably need to listen. Few more times?

Fragile by Yes
Dec 10 2025

Didn’t like this at all, not me at all

Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon
Dec 11 2025

Some nice tracks on here, and if I played on repeat could like more

Dookie by Green Day
Dec 12 2025

Very much enjoyed this taste of Green Day, takes me back a few years, I do like their energy, and meanings in songs, on top form here too.

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
Dec 13 2025

Struggle to listen through to these long songs, though Hayes is very soulful

Foo Fighters by Foo Fighters
Dec 14 2025

Was ok, I’ve not listened to a FF album before, though I do like the odd song, and loved Nirvana, Grohls stuff is a bit heavier

Dec 15 2025

Some excellent tracks on here that have spanned mine and my kids generations, “Fit but you know it” and “dry your eyes” master class in writing 💥

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Dec 16 2025

One of my favourite albums ever, saw them twice on the “Meat is Murder” tour, I still have the programme from the Ipswich gig - “Well I wonder” and “Barbarism begins at home” marvellous- Morrissey’s lyrics, amazing.

The Rise & Fall by Madness
Dec 17 2025

Other than the hits on here, album stuffers, I liked the 2 early madness albums, but this is a decent effort

Dec 18 2025

Really enjoyed most of this album, brimful original version - excellent- couple of other real crackers - nice surprise

Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney
Dec 19 2025

Should like this more, as I like indie girl bands, another listen required- I have downloaded the album

Be by Common
Dec 20 2025

Probably need to have a few more listens, but liked it on 1st play, couple of nice trax, will listen again.

If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian
Dec 21 2025

The name always reminds of the French kids show on TV from the late 60s…..the album is ok, song are so similar though, easy listening though, nice background music

Dec 22 2025

This is possibly in my top 10 albums of all time, so raw, and meaningful at the time, “A certain romance” is an all time favourite- Alex Turner at his best - both lyrically and poetic - masterpiece 🤩

Dec 23 2025

A couple of outstanding tracks on here, but I thought I’d enjoy it more, as I do like my hip-hop, maybe I’ll give it another spin, as it’s so highly rated around

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley
Dec 24 2025

He might’ve been back, not sure from where though😂 nice little “pop” album- but nothing special here ( for me that is).

Drunk by Thundercat
Dec 25 2025

Great start to this album, and I thought “yes” this is right up my street, but it never gets going in my opinion- decent though

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Dec 27 2025

This is one of my favourite albums ever, played so many times, “ where is my mind” - stand out, screeching guitar- Kim Deal, Black Francis, I saw the Poxies in 89, and 90 - great gigs🙌

Chore of Enchantment by Giant Sand
Dec 28 2025

On first hearing it, I thought what an odd album to make the 1001, but I’ve listened Again this morning, and it reminds me a bit “Moby” mixed with country vibes, quiet got into it actually 👍

Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Dec 29 2025

Excellent album, not heard it recently- I think I might buy it today as it’s so good - one of the best albums from the 80s - reminds me of T Rex, but the gravel voice and manic guitars from the Reid brothers makes this album sensational 🎸

In Utero by Nirvana
Dec 30 2025

I bought this album a few years ago, I had been into Nirvan from when I heard them on “The Word” all those years ago, I played this album again yesterday, most of the songs I love, loved Kurtz songwriting, great 3 piece band.

Ragged Glory by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Dec 31 2025

It’s difficult to not like a Neil Young album, and this one didn’t disappoint- you know what’s coming, and you can’t help yourself - the band are so tight, Neil’s voice still strong.

My 2nd favourite Bowie album behind “Hunky Dory”, ziggy is a masterpiece- I have my original copy on vinyl, five years beautiful- Starman, that’s what he was a “Star” man, Bowie was the 1st true icon in British music🙏🏼

All Mod Cons by The Jam
Jan 02 2026

This is my favourite album ever!! 1978 was a pivotal year in my musical history, 18 years old, and this album really moved me, I still play regularly- I can sing along to every song, the trio ; Weller, Foxton, Buckler absolutely superb - ripping through the songs, then slow it down, English rose, and fly, the classic - down in the tube station, A - bomb, to be someone, all classic Jam songs - outstanding album.

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Jan 03 2026

The only song I liked on here was “ North American scum”, other than that - Nothing…..

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Jan 04 2026

I know the 3 songs that charted way back when Cyndi hit the charts, but I’ve never been into her music, time after time is the best song on here, but not my thing….

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Jan 05 2026

Really good to hear this album again, I had it many years ago, and saw them in 1978, with The Cure as support! So many good tracks on here

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder
Jan 06 2026

I do really like Stevie Wonder albums from the 70s but not particularly this one, other than “ Boogie on reggae woman” bit disappointing tbh

Orbital 2 by Orbital
Jan 07 2026

My daughter and I listened to this yesterday evening, not sure that I like it, it goes on and on through the various names of songs, maybe at. Festival this might be better?

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Jan 08 2026

I grew up listening to Dave Brubeck, so I’m familiar with most of his works, my Father is now 89, and I have him to thank for my love of Jazz from the 1950s and 60s, and these tunes are timeless🥰

Logical Progression by LTJ Bukem
Jan 09 2026

This was far too long, and I didn’t play it all, but it was ok as background music,

Harvest by Neil Young
Jan 10 2026

I only got into Neil Young 15 years ago, but then bought a lot of his albums including this little beauty

G. Love And Special Sauce by G. Love & Special Sauce
Jan 11 2026

Wow! I absolutely loved this one, Dr John/Beastie boys/ Red hot chilli peppers/ Dylan, blues, hip hop, funk, jazz Right up my street, I’ll buy this - stand out track “ Garbage man”

Disraeli Gears by Cream
Jan 12 2026

Not listened to this one for a while, obviously very well structured but also obviously completely all on Acid, and way gone🤣 Still a very good album

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Jan 13 2026

I love this album, I ve had it for a few years now - good to play it through this morning - Getz/Byrd - great combo

The Next Day by David Bowie
Jan 14 2026

I’d never listened to this Bowie album before, I like the cover, cool - sounds in places like “ Black Star” which I love, there’s a couple of excellent tracks on here - “Where are we now” and “Heat”

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Jan 15 2026

Truly outstanding album, never understand, cindy, honey, trip me - Reid brothers so inspirational- I still have my old JAMC t shirt from the 1980s🤩

Synchronicity by The Police
Jan 16 2026

Also played this in the car yesterday 15/1/26 - I thought it was boring up to “Tea in the Sahara” and I sang along to it? Had to look it up and see if it featured in a movie….I found it

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Jan 18 2026

Thought I might enjoy this, but sadly not, Brazilian beats are always upbeat, but this didn’t hit any heights

1999 by Prince
Jan 19 2026

Love the long version of 1999 on here, brings back gooood memories, I can see why prince was so popular too.

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Jan 20 2026

Really enjoyed this little beauty 🔥

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
Jan 21 2026

Good listen on my way to the football last night, Town beating Bristol City 2-0, good vibe, put me in a good mood⚽️🤩

Jan 23 2026

I know this is classed as a classic album, and I did singalong to the 1st 3 songs, but not really for me.

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Jan 24 2026

What a fabulous album to listen to in the car, loving Dolly and this album, made me smile all day!!

Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis
Jan 25 2026

Interesting, funky, not listened to Shuggie before - some good stuff on here

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Jan 27 2026

I must be one of the few people in the world who doesn’t get LZ?

The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter by The Incredible String Band
Jan 28 2026

I really wanted to like this outing, as I read up before listening, folk, trad, Indian, sitar, but the voice on these tracks unfortunately I didn’t like, could been so much better, but I suppose in the 60s this was “wild”

Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
Jan 30 2026

Tori Amos - I get is an excellent musician, but not much on here for me.

Jan 31 2026

Lovely album, at the end of their time, not to play any of these live as The Smiths, I just read Mike Joyce’s’ book “The Drums”, he said this is his favourite album.

Scott 4 by Scott Walker
Feb 01 2026

I get that he’s a great crooner, and I think if I’d have grown up with the Walker brothers, I might’ve liked him more, I did listen to it all.

Medúlla by Björk
Feb 02 2026

I actually listened to all of this album, whilst Ironing on Sunday morning, it was ok, with her haunting voice, but not that I would listen again tbh

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
Feb 03 2026

Wow! This album blew me away, and made me quite emotional whilst driving, what a Thing of Beauty.

Feb 04 2026

I knew I’d like this album, as I have a few bits on CD, good to hear them at their earliest, some good tracks on here.

A Walk Across The Rooftops by The Blue Nile
Feb 06 2026

Well, I’d never heard of this band, and played it on a long car journey- 1st track a bit of nothing, but after that I quite enjoyed it!

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Feb 07 2026

I have quite a few Hendrix albums, but not this one, so,obviously some excellent stuff on here, plus a few songs I’d not heard before, Hendrix was a master, and I didn’t discover him till the early 80s - what a loss….

Repeater by Fugazi
Feb 09 2026

A bit too loud, as I do like my Punk, but didn’t really get into it, played a few more of their songs off other albums, but still not quite there for me

Life's Too Good by The Sugarcubes
Feb 11 2026

Enjoyed this little beauty, I bought “Birthday as. 7” single” when it came out, loved the 1980s alternative dance stuff

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters
Feb 12 2026

I found myself singing along to some of these catchy tunes, which made me smile🙂

Doolittle by Pixies
Feb 14 2026

Excellent album, I don’t play it enough nowadays, still prefer “Surfa Rosa”, and lucky enough to see Pixies in 1990 with Kim Deal

Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson
Feb 15 2026

Well, this was a real mix up of stuff, but I have to say I did quiet enjoy it, “ Vermillion Kisses” ans “Miles” we’re my 2 standouts, for very different reasons

Future Days by Can
Feb 16 2026

Interesting album, can’t quite put ,my finger on whether I liked it or not, I see from the write up on the band, it has inspired quite a few - 1968 seems like they were well ahead of their time.

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Feb 17 2026

Probably the greatest album ever🥰 Bowie at his absolute best on this one, early Bowie best for me - I love every song on here, still have my vinyl copy, that I played yesterday with all the crackles 🤩

Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers
Feb 18 2026

Well, listening to this in the kitchen, sober is not the same as listening after drinking, or being high, so it’s a low score.

B-52's by The B-52's
Feb 19 2026

I love this album, so good to hear it again, Planet Claire is an all time favourite song, I could play along on bass guitar 🎸 I recently purchased the album again on vinyl

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
Feb 20 2026

The best Smiths album, opening with “The Queen is dead”, excellent live and I was lucky to see The Smiths 4 times🙏🏼, I have my original gate hold vinyl, “I know it’s over”, “ There is a light that never goes out” all absolute Bangers - Morrissey, Marr, Rourke, Joyce, 🙌

Metallica by Metallica
Feb 21 2026

God, I struggled to listen to this, not for me

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout
Feb 22 2026

It’s ok listening to this again, but nothing remarkable other than “When love breaks down”

Ctrl by SZA
Feb 23 2026

I really liked the album, R&B, I’ve downloaded to listen again.

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Feb 24 2026

Dire Straits passed me by in my youth, too MOR, but now I quiet like them, an age thing obviously 🤣 decent album this one

Feb 25 2026

Really enjoyed this little beauty- never heard of them before, but excellent hip-hop, some good tracks on here

Feb 26 2026

I’d heard the “Hype” around Doves, but never listened to anything bar a couple of songs on BBC6, what a nice surprise really liked the album, sounded like early “Ride” - have downloaded to play again.

Feb 27 2026

I like most of it, but it goes on a bit, couple of decent tracks to enjoy

Rio by Duran Duran
Feb 28 2026

It’s funny I was looking forward to listening to this one, however I realised I only like one track on here which is the excellent “Save a Prayer”, Simon le Bon’s voice - I don’t like

Mar 02 2026

Decent album, a few great songs on here - vocals and band nice easy going tunes whilst walking the dog

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
Mar 03 2026

Some excellent tunes on here, I’d never heard “Turtle Blues “ before - loved it, Janis Joplin’s voice - 🤩

25 by Adele
Mar 04 2026

Oh what a voice she has, not heard this one for a long time, what a legend!

Mar 05 2026

I haven’t heard this album for soooo long, we were right into them in the early 90s, and sa them around 92/93, funny, it’s good - but dated, but hey ho

Raw Power by The Stooges
Mar 06 2026

Oh Wow, what a great album to listen to whilst walking the dog - I can see where the New York Dolls came from, plus Sex Pistols etc, Iggy sounding so puuurrreee!

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand
Mar 07 2026

I don’t dislike FF, but on the other hand, I don’t really like them, but the album was ok

Mar 08 2026

Really enjoyed singing along to this one on this mornings dog walk, some real classics from Ray Davies and the boys.

OK by Talvin Singh
Mar 09 2026

Not really my thing, but innovative

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos
Mar 10 2026

I’m not. Fan of Eric Clapton, and I don’t rate “Layla” either, and these songs…..little wing, cover of Hendrix, big disappointment

Central Reservation by Beth Orton
Mar 11 2026

Nice surprise this one, not heard her much before, enjoyed this album, beautiful voice, I’ll listen again.

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
Mar 12 2026

What a surprise, I really liked this album, very unusual sounds coming through the speakers in my ears, lol - “ do you realise “ great lyrics

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Mar 14 2026

What a wonderful album this is, loved it - amazing 1973, - 53 years old - when “Soul” was so sweet.

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
Mar 15 2026

I do like some of his stuff, but not this particular outing.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
Mar 16 2026

Wasn’t keen on this the 1st time round, still not changed my mind, listening again

Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers
Mar 18 2026

Excellent album, I saw the Stranglers in 1978, when I was 17, and again in 2014, and they’re still going strong, JJB bass, Greenfield keyboards, Jet Black drums, and Hugh Cornwall vocals - 🙌

Mar 20 2026

I liked a couple of songs on here, But they sound so much like radiohead, I thought I could hear Tom Yorke😂

Bad by Michael Jackson
Mar 21 2026

Some classic songs on this one, never been into MJ, but obviously highly talented, and misunderstood in most circles, but j His talent as a singer is clear.

Devil Without A Cause by Kid Rock
Mar 23 2026

This was quite good, after reading all the negative comments, reminds me of Beastie Boys/Beck, too much use of the “F” word on every song though….

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix
Mar 24 2026

Oh Jimi what a genius - excellent album cut with class and drive - loved it 🤩

Isn't Anything by My Bloody Valentine
Mar 25 2026

I do like this moody album, where you can’t hear the lyrics over the instruments, I have a few songs from MBV on playlists, it’s kinda cool

Mar 26 2026

My favourite Bob Dylan album, singing along whilst taking my afternoon walk - spot on🤩

Debut by Björk
Mar 28 2026

Haven’t heard the full album for a very long time, I liked The Sugarcubes before, so when she went solo you just knew… I saw her at later with Jools Holland at White City in 1993 - she was amazing - love this album - “ Pocket Rocket”

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
Mar 29 2026

Love these guys, excellent powerful album, “Fight the Power” 👊🏿

Blackstar by David Bowie
Mar 31 2026

Beautiful David Bowie, excellent album whilst taking a walk yesterday, tears as I walked knowing David was leaving us and this was his parting gift to the world🙏🏼🫶🏽

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
Apr 01 2026

Decent enough album, with 2 bangers, shout, and rule the world, the band passed me by in 1985, as other Indie bands took over my airwaves.

Arular by M.I.A.
Apr 02 2026

Not really my thing, I do like some of her other stuff though.

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Apr 03 2026

I enjoyed side 2, downloaded a couple of trax, starting to get into LZ!

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
Apr 04 2026

It’s ok, one great song on board

Olympia 64 by Jacques Brel
Apr 05 2026

I didn’t like this at all, but the crowd loved it, lol!

Faust IV by Faust
Apr 06 2026

This is the 2nd outing for me with this album, it’s funny but I do really like a couple of tracks on here, “Giggy smile” and “It’s a bit of a pain” these 2 could slot into 2026 easily.

1984 by Van Halen
Apr 07 2026

Don’t like this effort at all

World Clique by Deee-Lite
Apr 08 2026

I quite liked this, when I didn’t expect to, I know the main song well, but the rest of the album was pretty decent

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Apr 09 2026

I do like this album, with the 3 classic songs on it, thumping Rhythm

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Apr 11 2026

I remember my sister being into Joan when we lived at home, I never got into her, but she has a great voice, and I didn’t mind the album tbf

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Apr 12 2026

Excellent album, not heard it for a few years - some great tunes on here - Evan Dando -

21 by Adele
Apr 13 2026

Lovely album, Adele at her very best on this one, and so nostalgic

Queen II by Queen
Apr 14 2026

Not for me

Rapture by Anita Baker
Apr 15 2026

One great track on here. Other than that - mediocre

Station To Station by David Bowie
Apr 18 2026

This is not my favourite Bowie album, but still the master at work

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
Apr 19 2026

Love this album, my father had it when we were kids, I still love it today

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Apr 20 2026

Probably the finest 1st album ever? I bought a copy in 1989 - soon after it’s release- and now I play it and am surprised “Fools Gold” is not on the album - Amazing 1st album. RIP - Mani🙏🏻

Odelay by Beck
Apr 21 2026

I bought this over 25 years ago, and sadly it has dated, and I found it hard to listen to….

Parklife by Blur
Apr 23 2026

Always loved this album, bought it when it came out, absolute class

Teenager Of The Year by Frank Black
Apr 24 2026

Sounds so muck like Pixies, yeah cool album, liked it

Only By The Night by Kings of Leon
Apr 26 2026

There’s a lot to like about this album, and I can see why people rate them, newish band for me

Pieces Of The Sky by Emmylou Harris
Apr 27 2026

I do like a bit of C&W, but not this album, very average

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Apr 28 2026

Charlie 2 na- ah I tried to place his voice, nice tracks here - decent album

Apr 30 2026

The only song on this album I like is “Killer Queen” - the rest - No thanks

Funeral by Arcade Fire
May 01 2026

I thought I might like this, but I didn’t…..

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
May 02 2026

I really liked this album, reminded me a bit like The Kinks, but a bit more psychedelic-

Beautiful Freak by Eels
May 03 2026

I liked this, a good listen on this mornings early morning walk

Country Life by Roxy Music
May 04 2026

I enjoyed it in parts, but I don’t really like Bryan Ferry’s voice, idk why

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young
May 05 2026

good album, not listened to it all the way through for a long time - got into NY around 25 years ago, what’s with the silent track, didn’t know that was on here, till today😂

Connected by Stereo MC's
May 06 2026

Love this album, I saw Stereo MCs live, supporting HPpy Mondays in 1992, I still have my ticket! They were excellent live, bought this album, “Connected” absolute Banger, and now my kids love this track too🤩🤩🤩

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
May 07 2026

Not for me, bar one track

Don't Stand Me Down by Dexys Midnight Runners
May 08 2026

Never really got into this band, even with their biggest hits, and this one didn’t do anything special

L.A. Woman by The Doors
May 09 2026

I’ve always loved this album, not played right through for a while, excellent vibe on here, Jim Morrison🙏🏼🙌 what a voice

All Directions by The Temptations
May 10 2026

I enjoyed the album, particularly the 10 min version of Papa, I had to look up “The 1st time ever I saw your face”, so many excellent versions, and wondered who wrote the song? Surprised to find Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, ha, 🤩 amazing

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
May 12 2026

Love Muddy, what an excellent little album, what a voice, singing along on todays walk, the master blues man 🙌

Picture Book by Simply Red
May 13 2026

I’ve never liked SR, or for that matter Mick Hucknall, not really into any white soul either, so no different here.

Sunshine Superman by Donovan
May 14 2026

I got into this album on the 1st song, which I knew. But didn’t know it was D…..loved the Indian sitar songs, took me back to my parents in the 1960s, amazed to see he’s still alive🙌

Music From Big Pink by The Band
May 15 2026

It was an ok album, I like “the weight”, other than that, not a lot to get excited about…

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
May 16 2026

2 class tracks on here, reminds me of my dads music - coconut, and without you - I just read up about him, cool

Private Dancer by Tina Turner
May 17 2026

Mmmmm I remember her around the time of this album, and then I discovered all her stuff with Ike - which is very good, this album was rather boring

Fuzzy Logic by Super Furry Animals
May 18 2026

I don’t understand how this is in the top 1001 albums, nothing going on here

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
May 19 2026

All those old songs when I was at school, ELO, Mr Blue Sky stand out song

Chelsea Girl by Nico
May 21 2026

This album has grown on me, very “muse”, I know her work from the VU time, I read up about her too

Fly Or Die by N.E.R.D
May 22 2026

Kinda kool album, different but similar

Elephant by The White Stripes
May 23 2026

POW!! Well it’s true that we love one another I love Jack White like a little brother Well Holly I love you too But there’s just so much that I don’t know about you 🥰

The Last Of The True Believers by Nanci Griffith
May 24 2026

I really enjoyed this unknown singer, I played it on repeat, good stories, and a fine fiddle.

Metal Box by Public Image Ltd.
May 25 2026

I know Jesse won’t like this album, but it’s a classic, best PIL album, backing band are excellent and Johns haunting voice, I saw PIL in Feb 2026 in Cambridge, great show, I had metal box at one time too on vinyl, but sold it for £80…..

In The Wee Small Hours by Frank Sinatra
May 27 2026

Francis has a beautiful voice, but this album is too slow, and slushy on a warm day, need something uplifting

Ingenue by k.d. lang
May 28 2026

Not sure what to make of this album, very different to what I thought it would be, sounds like something from the 1960s

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
May 29 2026

Not heard this one for a while, loved the album when it came out in 1978, bought it, went to see Elvis in 1979 on the albums tour - can’t remember a lot about it tbf, lol. Good to play this again last night.

Garbage by Garbage
May 30 2026

I really liked some of this album, I do remember Garbage - Shirley Manson rings a bell, not sure what I was into at the time, 🤔

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
May 31 2026

I wasn’t aware of his work until recently when I heard “pigs in there” on the radio, which I loved, time to explore more of his stuff, I liked a lot of this album.

The Stooges by The Stooges
Jun 01 2026

The power and the glory, The Godfather and still going - 1st time I’d listened right through “We will fall”, of course John Cale🤦🏻

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Jun 02 2026

What an absolute pile of 💩

Sheet Music by 10cc
Jun 03 2026

I do like 10cc, but not this particular album - nothing of any worth here

Sincere by Mj Cole
Jun 04 2026

Long album listen to, but I reallly liked it - good beats - obviously “Sincere” a great track with different mixes - will listen again

Headquarters by The Monkees
Jun 05 2026

I do like this, some great songs on this one - remember the monkees from my child hood - hey, hey

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Jun 06 2026

I have a funny liking for Dire Straits, too MOR on the face of it, but some excellent songs, that I sing along to

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
Jun 07 2026

Not really my thing, undecided on what genre of music this classifies as - but not much here-

The Sensual World by Kate Bush
Jun 08 2026

I’m really not sure about this album, no real highlights here for me, a bit boring

Abbey Road by Beatles
Jun 09 2026

A Beatles album I don’t have in my collection, some decent songs on this album, but I don’t like everything on here, I’m obviously aware The Beatles are massive, but based on my listening yesterday, it’s a 4

Water From An Ancient Well by Abdullah Ibrahim
Jun 10 2026

A good listen in the car yesterday, but nothing spectacular- I was expecting more tbh, as it’s in the top 1000? Nothing to really get my teeth into

Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson
Jun 12 2026

It’s ok, but nothing special here - goid voice

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
Jun 13 2026

Good old Elvis, kinda nice album, with a few classic, stand out trax

In Our Heads by Hot Chip
Jun 15 2026

Happy go lucky tunes, up and coming

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Jun 16 2026

Not the greatest BB album I’ve ever heard, but the boys in good harmony

Blood, Sweat & Tears by Blood, Sweat & Tears
Jun 17 2026

Good varied album, some decent tracks without being outstanding

Murmur by R.E.M.
Jun 18 2026

It’s ok, but nothing special - it’s easy listening to REM

Guitar Town by Steve Earle
Jun 19 2026

Motning special here

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
Jun 20 2026

Loved this album, heard a few of the tunes before, but so good , don’t own the album, but one to consider - “ fell in love with a girl” great track……..say no more🕺🏻

Smokers Delight by Nightmares On Wax
Jun 21 2026

Mellow sounds on a hot Saturday afternoon, need to listen to the 2nd half of the album

Closer by Joy Division
Jun 24 2026

Excellent album, brought back some great memories, couple of tracks I’d not heard before too, what could’ve been later?

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Jun 25 2026

Not for me, dreary and downbeat

Heavy Weather by Weather Report
Jun 26 2026

Love Birdland, but the rest of the album was a bit of a mish\ mash

Dummy by Portishead
Jun 27 2026

I’ve always loved this album, so different to anything I’d heard before in 1994, I bought it the day it came out took it home and played it non stop whilst painting rooms in a house we’d bought in the London suburbs- “ I just want to be a woman” from Glorybox……this album is perfection with excellent samples.

Mothership Connection by Parliament
Jun 28 2026

Not my favourite album by Parliament- still decent heavy funk

Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
Jun 29 2026

Nice little groovy album, some cool tracks on here, I do like B&S, without loving them

I was turning 16 and finding life tough going, but then Punk happened, I heard “Anarchy”, bought the 7” single, “Pretty vacant” 7” I still have, and I have my original vinyl of “Never mind”. The Pistols were something completely different, and I loved it -after all that prog rock shit.

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey
Jul 01 2026

Listening to this yesterday with my daughter, couldn’t get the volume right, then the 1st track blasted out after a quiet start, she said “ what the hell are you listening to”😂 Not my favourite PJH album, but a decent listen

Spiderland by Slint
Jul 02 2026

This grew on me, had to play it twice, something very different going on here, had to look the band up, never heard of them, some really cool tracks on here.

Rip It Up by Orange Juice
Jul 03 2026

1st song excellent/ the rest mediocre

Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Jul 04 2026

Very pleasant album, with great harmonies, nice easy listen

The Good, The Bad & The Queen by The Good, The Bad & The Queen
Jul 05 2026

I couldn’t think who this was, but then I remembered Damon Albarn, I couldn’t get into it at all, prefer Gorillaz.

Real Life by Magazine
Jul 06 2026

I thought I might like this, 1978 was my prime year, however it didn’t hit that level I was expecting…

En-Tact by The Shamen
Jul 08 2026

This really grew on me, after the 1st couple of trax, I thought, no, but I continued my journey and really enjoyed all the trax- even downloaded a couple

Calenture by The Triffids
Jul 09 2026

Didn’t like this effort, nothing really happening here.

Don’t really like this album, but I would think if you were there in 1966, fair play, I’d have been 5, my Dad wasn’t in to him, so no Dylan at home growing up

That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind & Fire
Jul 12 2026

Enjoyed this album on my afternoons drive in the car, such a great sound, got me in a good mood before the football, England 2-1 Norway, World Cup 2026 ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Heartattack And Vine by Tom Waits
Jul 13 2026

I do like Tom Waits, but I struggled with this album, almost like he was trying too hard?

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Jul 14 2026

Mr Brightside I know is a classic, but funnily I’d never heard this until 3 years ago, when the killers headlined on the Saturday at Latitude, and I was going through some songs😂 My daughter couldn’t believe it….a couple of other decent songs this one, but I’m not into them, sorry

Jul 15 2026

This grew on me after the first track, quite enjoyed it to my surprise, but then these two are Gods🙏🏼

Roxy Music by Roxy Music
Jul 17 2026

Not great apart from Virginia Plain, average

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
Jul 18 2026

No thanks, I’ve heard a bit about them, and thought I wouldn’t like them, and I was correct

Emperor Tomato Ketchup by Stereolab
Jul 19 2026

I’d only ever heard discotheque by stereo lab which I love, and this album in the most part was very good, the albums a bit long is all, but I liked it.

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio
Jul 20 2026

Nice little album, though songs melt into each other, amazing that this album is in the top 1001? There’s going to be so many missing….

Paul Simon by Paul Simon
Jul 21 2026

A cool little album, good tunes, good song writer

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes
Jul 22 2026

Never been into Julian Cope, always thought he was a fraud, after listening to this, I still don’t like him of the band

Green by R.E.M.
Jul 23 2026

A bit fed up with the amount of REM on the list, it seems there’s one every week, if you love REM - then great!

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Jul 25 2026

My favourite Stones album, some great tracks on here

Heroes by David Bowie
Jul 26 2026

Bowie at his Berlin best, the album version of Heroes is an outstanding piece of work

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Jul 28 2026

Ah Curtis🙌 What a voice, I’ve never watched the film….

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
Jul 29 2026

A bit slow this one, I prefer his other one, it’s all a bit, you know….

Arrival by ABBA
Jul 30 2026

I was never into ABBA back in the 70s, but understand this was a great album in the UK, and I can still sing along to a lot of this album as it was played so much on the radio back then

Talk Talk Talk by The Psychedelic Furs
Jul 31 2026

Yep, I liked it, gravel voice, I remember “Pretty in Pink”, I did like a lot of the lesser known songs as well, good British band

Horses by Patti Smith
Aug 01 2026

I enjoy listening to Patti, I didn’t get it for a while, but I do now🙏🏼

Aug 02 2026

Another early punk album, the adverts, they came, they saw, they left, Gary Gilmore eye, classic, ( The Executioners song)

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
Aug 03 2026

Probably the best a manic album, never really got into them, but have seen live at Latitude festival

On The Beach by Neil Young
Aug 04 2026

So so from Neil Young, the 1st one that is not up to his high standard

Aug 05 2026

The album was bordering on being good, however, with country I do prefer a female voice.

The Visitors by ABBA
Aug 06 2026

Um, not sure why this is in the top 1001, it’s ok, but what’s the special factor??

Here Are the Sonics by The Sonics
Aug 07 2026

Absolutely loved this album, so raw and energetic, plenty of covers, but “Have love, will travel”, what a banger. 29 min, 20 secs of Joy

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
Aug 08 2026

This is an excellent little album, I’m not keen on any other Willie Nelson stuff that I’ve heard, but I do like this one

Aug 09 2026

I got into this, didn’t expect a hip hop album, some songs though rather long….

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys
Aug 10 2026

Good album from BB, but not my favourite

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