1001 Albums Summary

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223
Albums Rated
2.52
Average Rating
20%
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866 albums remaining

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1990
Favorite Decade
Punk
Favorite Genre
UK
Top Origin
Perfectionist
Rater Style ?
10
5-Star Albums
46
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
5 3.45 +1.55
It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
5 3.48 +1.52
Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
5 3.63 +1.37
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
5 3.7 +1.3
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
5 3.72 +1.28
Happy Trails
Quicksilver Messenger Service
4 2.8 +1.2
In Utero
Nirvana
5 3.82 +1.18
(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
5 3.86 +1.14
Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
4 2.92 +1.08
The Coral
The Coral
4 3 +1

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Harvest
Neil Young
1 3.8 -2.8
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
1 3.8 -2.8
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
1 3.65 -2.65
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
1 3.64 -2.64
Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
1 3.62 -2.62
Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
1 3.5 -2.5
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
1 3.5 -2.5
Aja
Steely Dan
1 3.48 -2.48
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
1 3.47 -2.47
Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
1 3.47 -2.47

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Beatles 2 5

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Leonard Cohen 3 1.33
The Band 2 1
Kendrick Lamar 2 1
The Cure 2 1.5
Bob Dylan 3 2

5-Star Albums (10)

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Popular Reviews

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service

Don’t believe the low ratings. Wasn’t expecting to like this but from the start it just pulls you in. To be fair the second half is a bit weaker. Well worth a four

Olympia 64 by Jacques Brel

Not for me this one, I like to hear stuff I wouldn’t normally listen to, but this wasn’t one of them.

1-Star Albums (46)

All Ratings (223)

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Jan 04 2026

Don’t believe the negative reviews about this one. I found it easy listening and will definitely revisit it.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Jan 05 2026

Not generally my cup of tea but with it being from the 70’s I had higher hopes than usual. I enjoyed the first 20 minutes then I felt it got a bit tedious and repetitive.

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Jan 06 2026

Well I read some mixed reviews before listening, and it may be well produced have fantastic musicality and deep soul searching lyrics. But 20 minutes in I thought I was still on track one, it’s just bland and tedious. I gave up at minute 21 and that was more than enough for me

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Jan 07 2026

I always find myself judging single female artists against jagged little pill, this certainly isn’t in the same league. To be fair it wasn’t a bad album to listen to. I only had one play so didn’t appreciate the lyrics too much. Will definitely give it another go

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Jan 08 2026

I didn’t bother listening to this because if the singles from the album are anything to go by I think the rest will be shite

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jan 09 2026

I remember getting this album when it was released and really enjoyed it at the time. Now I’m returning to it in a long long time and find it pretty divided. Some outstanding tracks and some merely fillers. I think it’s far too long I need to do it in two sittings

Stardust by Willie Nelson
Jan 10 2026

Good easy listening album. Does the originals justice

Phrenology by The Roots
Jan 11 2026

I’m not really qualified to rate this as I’m not that keen on hip hop. Anyway I put it on in the car and track one had me hanging my arm out the window and nodding like a pimp on weed. Couldn’t hear the lyrics but overall it sounded ok. I will give it another listen cos I think it’s got more to offer

Paul Simon by Paul Simon
Jan 12 2026

Apart from mother and child reunion ( which I used to think was someone else) this album is utter drivel, are the songs rejects from S&G albums. Now I know why I find Graceland so offensive on the ears

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Jan 13 2026

Went into this with an open mind, being a Beatles fan you usually have high expectations and end up getting let down. Almost 2 hours is usually a big ask and I don’t usually have the patience for albums that long. However I really enjoyed it. There are exceptional songs and others not so much but the whole package was welll balanced and even the long instrumentals which some don’t like I found really good as a background track to the day.

Murmur by R.E.M.
Jan 14 2026

I liked rem around the time of green and document then started to find them tedious later on. This album though is like a breath of fresh air, it’s more basic and raw and you get the feeling of this band has a lot to offer and the rest is history. Don’t know why I didn’t listen to it back in the day

Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney
Jan 15 2026

This is a completely new one to me, I’d never heard of them. On first listen I instantly thought of be your own cat but not as aggressive. I was mildly impressed but then on the second listen I couldn’t get over that warbling, it was doing my head in. I really wanted to like this as well

Jan 16 2026

It’s a funny one this. You gotta respect Johnny Cash for the artist he is whether you like country or not. It’s an album of covers of which some I hadn’t heard the originals and those are the ones I found ok. Some of the ones I knew were a bit questionable but one or two I thought were excellent. At the end of the day, after all he gave to the world of music maybe he earned the right to be a bit indulgent and record some of his favourites or songs that were poignant to him at the time.

Electric Warrior by T. Rex
Jan 17 2026

I think everyone is aware of all the T Rex singles and to be fair there’s not a bad one amongst them. This is the first time I’ve listened to a full album and I was pleasantly surprised that there was more to them than that sound. Some really cool relaxed tracks but some absolute shockers ( rip off ). It’s an album of its time and probably not one I’ll revisit

This album, the soundtrack to my youth, spoke to a whole generation of disillusioned young people. It transformed the musical and political landscape of the UK. Outstanding from beginning to end, it was hugely influential to countless bands emerging at the time. Just a note to some of our American friends: if you’re going to label bands like Green Day and Sum 41 as punk then you have no place criticising this album.

The Score by Fugees
Jan 19 2026

Haven’t heard this in years. Hip hop isn’t my thing but if there’s something called user friendly this album is it from the start it keeps throwing up a balance of music and skits that give a good balance to keep you interested. I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to give hip hop a go. It’s a great starting point. However, i think it is probably 15-20 mins too long. I’d have given 5 stars otherwise

Ramones by Ramones
Jan 20 2026

Well I was expecting to like this from what I’ve previously heard but it didn’t live up to it. Although the songs are up tempo they’re just not getting that teenage angst feeling about them. A bit limp wristed if I’m honest.

Jan 21 2026

That’s an eye opener. I bought this when it was released on the back of the singles. So I played it and I had no recollection of hearing any of the tracks apart from the singles. Forgettable is an understatement

We're Only In It For The Money by The Mothers Of Invention
Jan 22 2026

This won’t take long, the most basic form of satire, not even thought provoking. Must have been aimed at the american market. Utter shite

The Blueprint by JAY Z
Jan 23 2026

Hip hop’s not my thing but this mostly had my toes tapping whilst not taking in the lyrics too much. But it’s just one of the generic, I’m better than every other artist, I’ve got loads of money and women are second class citizens. It’s sort of divided as in there’s a constant elevator music backing track with Jay Z doing his own thing over the top . Completely separate

Parklife by Blur
Jan 24 2026

I really really enjoyed this. I bought it back in the day and at the time thought it went on a bit too long, maybe I didn’t give it the time it deserved back then because I was listening to other emerging Brit pop bands that were maybe a bit more “listenable “. But now I’ve given it the time it deserves I’m well impressed now

Jan 25 2026

First listen I thought that’s ok let’s give it another go. That’s when the rot set in. It’s just forgettable country rock, average at best 1 star for the album and 1 star for freebird

Jan 26 2026

First track has a bit of 50’s rock and roll then becomes pretty angry, straight into kick out the jams and from then on (apart from the odd track) it’s just in your face, loud, aggressive and just what you expect from the reputation it has. Absolute banger! Hard to believe it’s 1969

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Jan 27 2026

You know what, this nostalgia at its best takes me back to late teens early 20’s. Played it to death with an old girlfriend. It’s not something I’d go and put on now to be honest but good to look back on it. Mix of tracks in my opinion some a bit cheesy and others anthemic some thought provoking. Best track; paradise by the dashboard light. Tell me a teenage boy who can’t relate to that

Supa Dupa Fly by Missy Elliott
Jan 29 2026

I try and be open minded but this album is utter shite. Got nothing good to say about it. If I could give it a minus score for “Izzy Izzy ahh” ( what the fuck is that shite) I would. So it’s a begrudging 1 star

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos
Jan 30 2026

I’ll make this quick. Tried listening to it, half way through started to read a book thought it may be ok as background music. I was wrong, it’s got nothing to offer me only offending me with that version of little wing.

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Jan 31 2026

I was recommended this a few years back and on first listen l enjoyed but instead of it growing on me it started to grate. So when it popped up today I was not looking forward to sitting through it again, however I really enjoyed it. The songs alone are all on point but now I think I know what started to turn me off. It’s them god awful harmonies, sounds like one of them weird church groups. Oh and Neil Young is a self indulgent prick

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Feb 01 2026

Nah. It for me, it has that quirky feel about it but no substance in my opinion

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye
Feb 02 2026

These two things just don’t go together. Love the groove but not interested about his divorce. It just clashes for me

Harvest by Neil Young
Feb 03 2026

Absolute dog shit, boring doesn’t come into it. It’s time for a new genre of music and I shall call it american drivel rock.

Feb 04 2026

Haven’t heard this in a while, I bought it on the strength of the singles plus loved the fugues. It has some top tracks on it but there are one or two that don’t hit the mark for me. Together with it being a bit long wasn’t a good mix. I wanted to give this more but 3’s all I can give

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Feb 05 2026

Love it. It’s turned down a notch from fever to tell but Karen O carries it off brilliantly. First two tracks are the bangers but the rest more chilled and thought provoking. Yeah worthy of the 5

Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Feb 06 2026

american drivel rock at its finest. It’s just repetitive shite, them harmonies people get so excited about just make my arse twitch.

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Feb 07 2026

Good rock album of the time. What’s not to like

Vauxhall And I by Morrissey
Feb 08 2026

I was a massive smiths fan back in the day up until their last album then I never even bothered listening to any morrissey albums. I did enjoy this but it didn’t have me hanging onto every lyric like the earlier smiths albums. Maybe a few more listens

Feb 09 2026

Well this guy can talk a good song. I listened to this driving to work at 5am on a cold Sunday morning and it was good company, properly in the moment. However I can’t get to grips with the talking. I will give it another go though. Would have been 3 but because of the talking it’s a ……….

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
Feb 10 2026

I do appreciate Prince as an artist but I just didn’t get this. Some pretty poor tracks with the odd good one. That’s the best I can say

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Feb 11 2026

Joni Mitchell, what’s not to love. I know the more I play this the more I’ll like it.

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Feb 12 2026

Led Zep have just always been there, I can’t honestly distinguish between most of the first handful of albums, they’re just good solid rock albums

Done By The Forces Of Nature by Jungle Brothers
Feb 13 2026

I expected more from this when other reviews said it was pre gangsta rap. It was still shite !

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Feb 14 2026

After the assault on my ears from brothers in arms I swore I would never listen to that band again. So this pops up and I’m committed. To be fair I didn’t mind this, it’s an honest album and a more stripped down sound, I even give it a second play

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Feb 16 2026

I played this more than a few time in the car but I don’t think I got the whole sense of the album. I think I need to sit and take in the lyrics. Great to listen to though, such a mellow sound.

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Feb 17 2026

No. It just sounded like a durge. Odd track was ok

Ingenue by k.d. lang
Feb 18 2026

I thought this may of been ok to listen to whilst driving to work as a bit of a chilled vibe. It just got under my skin, it felt like one song. It just didn’t have anything to offer me.

Stephen Stills by Stephen Stills
Feb 19 2026

Didn’t expect to like this but to be fair it was a good easy listening album. Played it a few times just to make sure.

Feb 20 2026

I nearly switched off during track 2, death of a clown glad I didn’t. I found it to be a very quirky album of the time. Once I got my head into the 60’s I thought, yeah , I get this. Not too bad at all.

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Feb 21 2026

One of the four “ sweet spot “ albums of The Rolling Stones. Not the best but a solid 4 stars

Moon Safari by Air
Feb 22 2026

Was not expecting that! Really thought I wouldn’t enjoy this but it’s an absolute cracker. Will be going on my chilled layed back rotation.

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
Feb 23 2026

I’ve not much to say about this. It’s chilled but there’s something missing that would keep my attention

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
Feb 24 2026

I don’t dislike jazz, I sometimes find it to be just background music. This was no different. Did I enjoy it? Yes. Would I play it again? Probably not

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Feb 25 2026

Great album. Doesn’t need any comparisons to the Beatles. Take it for what it is.

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan
Feb 26 2026

No. I get that Dylan is a big deal, but i just don’t get him. Maybe if I read his lyrics as poetry it may say something to me, but listening to that voice just makes my arse twitch. So it’s a no from me, 1 for the album and 1 for his artistry

Trio by Dolly Parton
Feb 27 2026

Absolute pants, don’t like this kind of country. The better songs were the ones that Dolly wasn’t singing. Her voice is horrendous

Feb 28 2026

Only played it once but enjoyed it. Will probably go back to it. It’s James Brown what’s not to like

Live / Dead by Grateful Dead
Mar 01 2026

I was expecting to hate this, in fact I wanted to hate it after reading all the one star reviews but I was surprised. To be fair that opening track is absolute dog shit, it’s like some skanks had broke into a music shop plugged in a tried to play 6 different genres of music. Anyway I struggled through and when I started to hear actual coherent songs I thought, yeah that’s got something there. It did finish a bit weak though. I will probably go on to listen more of the dead on the back of this.

Architecture And Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Mar 02 2026

I looked forward to giving this a go after reading all the positive reviews. But it just didn’t do it for me, the singles were good but otherwise it just didn’t get my attention

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Mar 03 2026

Before I knew it would have been a 4. But all I’ll give this child rapist is:

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
Mar 04 2026

I know I need to listen to this more to take in the full meaning. I had it on in the background a few times and still enjoyed the chilled sound

Snivilisation by Orbital
Mar 05 2026

Enjoyed this, I’ll call it good music to drive to. At 61 I’m unlikely to be gurning to it at 5 in the morning

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Mar 06 2026

Apart from a couple of good songs, the rest go from mediocre at best to weird and not in a good way. Buckingham just sounds like a man trying too hard and screams of desperation

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 07 2026

When I listen to an album for the first time it usually either makes my ears prick up and decide it’s got more to offer so I’ll play it again or, I think what’s this shite and never listen again. This did neither, it was just a nothingness. I have no opinion but I’ll give it a one cos Bruce is a gun looney

Low-Life by New Order
Mar 08 2026

Not a bad album. I never went out of my way to listen to new order back in the day other than the odd track. I think some tracks sound of their time but some are inspired. Well worth a listen

Mar 09 2026

What a surprise, I’m not a fan of this genre but I can’t knock this one, really enjoyed it

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Mar 10 2026

Background music at best. Can’t be arsed writing anything about it

Mar 11 2026

Only got chance to play it once, was already familiar with the singles but giving them a listen as a whole package made them more. Bit repetitive in parts but overall, great

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Mar 14 2026

I missed this the first time round apart from the singles and reading the reviews I was looking forward to it. First play I would have given it a 3 but on second listen I just didn’t get it so it’s a ……

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Mar 15 2026

So first 10 mins I thought yeah it’s music from 67, it is what it is. Next 10 mins I’m thinking it belongs in 67, it’s just not aged well. And the final 8 mins I’m convinced it’s a pretty shit album full stop

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Mar 16 2026

A bit of this and that, some good,some not so good,but overall it’s enjoyable.

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Mar 17 2026

Didn’t get the chance to listen to the full album but what I heard was a joy. I’ll re visit this one. For now it’s a 3

The Grand Tour by George Jones
Mar 18 2026

Just some country music. Nothing else to say about it

Duck Stab/Buster & Glen by The Residents
Mar 19 2026

What the rest of the world think Karoline Leavitt sounds like

Let's Get Killed by David Holmes
Mar 20 2026

Ignore the 1 star reviews, this doesn’t deserve it. I wasn’t expecting too much from this but was really surprised, it was a good all rounder well worth another listen

Diamond Life by Sade
Mar 21 2026

Not a go to album for me, but on first listen I just enjoyed the chilled vibe. Played it a few times through the afternoon in the sunshine. Not groundbreaking but enjoyable

Face to Face by The Kinks
Mar 22 2026

Only other kinks album I’ve listened to was something else, enjoyed that a lot so was expecting more of the same, but this fell a bit short for me. Didn’t seem to have that “quirky” upbeat sound. One or two stand out songs, other than that a bit under average

Revolver by Beatles
Mar 23 2026

Outstanding album what more can you say. Yeah it has the cheesy song for Ringo to sing like all the other albums, but you can excuse that. Was tomorrow never knows the first drum and bass song ? 🤔

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Mar 24 2026

Played a few times. Didn’t quite get that classic album feel but still really enjoyed it. A few stand out tracks but an a good all rounder

Germfree Adolescents by X-Ray Spex
Mar 25 2026

I was 14 when this came out, just at the time I could only listen to music on the radio. I remember the singles and how much I liked them then. So 48 yrs later I get around to listening to the album. Wow, what have I missed out on? Great album and still relevant today

Medúlla by Björk
Mar 26 2026

I sometimes take a dislike to someone maybe for their behaviour, then that clouds my opinion on their art. Such as this little gremlin, after she attacked that journalist in Bangkok. However on this occasion that has no influence whatsoever on this album. It’s just dire, like a long long funeral dirge. Utter shite

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Mar 27 2026

It’s just not my thing, I don’t get how these guys think that bragging about how big your dick is, how hard you are with an uzi or AK and calling women bitches makes them look. Maybe I’m too old but it sounds like playground stuff, a bit embarrassing to be honest. But hey ho it had my feet tapping

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Mar 28 2026

It’s just a nice album, can’t really say more.

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead
Mar 29 2026

Pleasantly surprised. I fell out with Radiohead when they released Kid A. I thought if that’s the way they’re going it’s nog for me. This album felt more refined, as if Kid A was practising to get to this point. Yeah, loved it

Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Mar 30 2026

Fuck off, just fuck right off. Absolute dog shit. It’s not even on Apple Music it’s that bad. Had to listen to (some of) it on YouTube. Couldn’t finish it. The guy from the simpsons is just having a laugh at anyone who’s trying to listen to it 7 times

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Mar 31 2026

Played this a few times, thought I would have been able to really listen to the lyrics the way he talks them. But no, I kept getting distracted by the sound of his voice, it just became a background drone. I do respect him as an artist otherwise it would have been a one

Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby by Girls Against Boys
Apr 01 2026

Not for me. It just didn’t stand out as anything interesting. Became just a driving heavy sound with weak vocals

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Apr 02 2026

I’ll have to revisit this after only getting the chance to play it once. I really enjoyed it, more rock than I expected and the flutes just gave it something else Yeah good one

Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Apr 03 2026

Only played it once. Did nothing for me a pretty forgettable album.

Pornography by The Cure
Apr 04 2026

Without ever listening to a cure album I’m not a fan. So with this being the first album of theirs for me to listen to fully I wasn’t expecting much. And this confirms why I’m not a fan. It’s just so dull and dreary. What I have learned is; if that’s all it takes to be a drummer in a band, sign me up

Heroes by David Bowie
Apr 05 2026

I never quite got into this side of Bowie with being blown away by earlier albums. On first listen I didn’t really get into it, but it certainly is a grower. I’ll put this on my rotation

Apr 06 2026

This got off to a good start. Played the first half when driving to work. The second half I listened to at work and it was either the location or the songs that didn’t do it for me. To be honest I think it was the tracks, some were pretty weak and weird. Would have been a 3 otherwise

Bitches Brew by Miles Davis
Apr 07 2026

Pretty disappointed! I’ve played other albums of Miles Davis and enjoyed them even though I’m not a huge jazz fan, but this just didn’t do it for me I just never felt engaged with it

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
Apr 08 2026

Didn’t give it a full listen but what I heard didn’t do it for me. In fact it wasn’t really good

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service
Apr 09 2026

Don’t believe the low ratings. Wasn’t expecting to like this but from the start it just pulls you in. To be fair the second half is a bit weaker. Well worth a four

Apr 10 2026

There’s a theme here. Hip hop is not my thing but I can’t give any album a one star. I may think the lyrics are just macho man bullshit but it gets my head nodding when I’m driving

The Band by The Band
Apr 11 2026

What have I learned from this? Listening to music, no matter what it is whilst driving makes it sound better and earns it a star. That is the only reason this gets a star. American drivel rock at its best, absolute dog shit !

Apr 12 2026

A child murdering violent rapist telling me how bad he’s had it. Go fuck yourself cunt! Anyone idolising this piece of shit need to give their heads a wobble. Shit album as well

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
Apr 13 2026

Liked it back in the day, now I find it a bit screamy and juvenile

Different Class by Pulp
Apr 14 2026

I know that some people say this is the album of the 90’s but I just don’t get it. One or two great tracks, maybe I should listen to it a bit more to get the lyrics

The Modern Dance by Pere Ubu
Apr 15 2026

Wow, wasn’t expecting that. Completely off the wall with something different in every track. Would have been a four bit had a few weaker tracks in the second half

Abraxas by Santana
Apr 16 2026

When this came up I was quite looking forward to it with only listening to bits of Santana. Pretty disappointed to be honest, it just didn’t get going. Felt like it was over before it started

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Apr 17 2026

Excellent album, was in the 90’s and still is now.

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Apr 18 2026

Couldn’t be arsed with this back in the day cos i just thought she was a dick head. I was familiar with the singles which I didn’t mind. So today I gave it a full listen to, more than a few times, and yeah it’s a class album, not a bad track on it.

Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz
Apr 19 2026

Only got chance to listen to it once, really enjoyable. Would I sit a listen to it again? Probably not , but as driving music, definitely 👍

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Apr 20 2026

Just remember enjoying it more when it was released than now. I was a bit underwhelmed

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Apr 21 2026

Maybe I didn’t give it enough plays, it’s metal, just doesn’t do it for me most of the time

Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
Apr 22 2026

55 minutes of nothingness

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp
Apr 23 2026

This took me by surprise. Played it over and over, not my usual go to music but this is now on my rotation

Apr 24 2026

A dear late friend of mine stored his record collection in moods, seasons, occasions rather than alphabetical. Today’s album, a synth pop, 80’s influenced record would not be an album I’d go out of my way to listen. However, an early morning walk along the canal with the sun shining, birds singing and this playing was absolute joy, a real feel good album. Now I get why he stored his records that way

On The Beach by Neil Young
Apr 25 2026

Quite surprised! I gave harvest 1 star cos it was dog shite. This I enjoyed as much as I could with it being a Neil young album. I even played it 3 times !

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Apr 26 2026

I respect them as artists in their own right. But it’s just not for me.

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey
Apr 27 2026

Brilliant, she can’t put a foot wrong.

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Apr 28 2026

I could start with “ hip hops not my thing but I respect the artist” but no not this time. It’s just a fucking shit album, absolute dog shit. Why do these people keep trying to re write Straight outta Compton?

Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention
Apr 29 2026

I looked forward to listening to this after reading the reviews. I found it a bit too folky for me. However, on second listening I found myself enjoying it more and it has more to offer than just folky tunes. Good one

Apr 30 2026

Early grunge album. Never listened back in the day. My intro to grunge were nirvana, pearl jam and the likes. Though not as impactful it still has its place. Not a bad album in my opinion

Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
May 01 2026

Back when I was at school someone borrowed me a copy of pictures at an exhibition, it blew me away. I never listened to anymore ELP till today. Wow, it’s just terrible, it’s everything that gives prog rock a bad name

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
May 02 2026

Only managed one play. Sounded pretty good, I'll have to revisit

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
May 03 2026

Nice chilled album, love the Bossa nova beat. One or two tracks that sound a bit “immature “ but overall a good summer vibe

Woodface by Crowded House
May 04 2026

Familiar with all the sing along singles from this album. The rest are more of the same. Not too bad for a Sunday afternoon. Fall at your feet by far the best track.

May 05 2026

Wasn’t looking forward to over two hours of this. Anyway I split it in two sitting. Very listenable. Not being into hip hop so I’m no expert, it sort of lands between the de la soul vibe and the Jay z bullshit. I liked Speakerboxx more than The Love Below. Maybe cos I was getting tired of it ?

Behaviour by Pet Shop Boys
May 06 2026

Never been a fan, they’re just there in the background for the last 40 odd years. First time listening to one of their albums and was pleasantly surprised. Had a more serious sound than some of their previous singles. Enjoyed it

Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper
May 07 2026

Not what I was expecting. So much more than the odd track I’ve heard from this time. Good un !

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
May 09 2026

Not a country fan, but you can’t knock this one. Enjoyed it from start to finish

May 10 2026

I’ve tried, I’ve really tried but I just don’t get this guy. So I’m just gonna say the usual, I respect him as an artist but it’s not for me

May 11 2026

An absolute must revisit this one, I can see its potential. I was a big fan of XTC up to the big express, then I just sort of moved on. I’m sorry I did now based on what I’ve heard today. I’ll be on their back catalogue this week

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
May 13 2026

Loved it! Never heard of her, and the genre of music is pretty new to me. One or two dodgy tracks but the rest are just great

Songs From A Room by Leonard Cohen
May 15 2026

Just not for me, had it on in the car, couldn’t focus on it. Dreary background music

Live! by Fela Kuti
May 16 2026

Not an album I’d usually listen to, but in the car with the windows down it’s great.

Aja by Steely Dan
May 17 2026

Absolute bollocks! Just another american drivel rock album. Putting a load of talented musicians together does not necessarily make a good band. That’s another 40 minutes of my life I’ll never get back

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
May 18 2026

Didn’t grab me like I thought it would. Nothing there to keep my attention, bug I feel I should listen again

Abbey Road by Beatles
May 19 2026

Nothing more to say than this is a masterpiece !

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
May 20 2026

Another one I just couldn’t engage with. Not unpleasant, just not grabbing my attention

Tragic Songs of Life by The Louvin Brothers
May 21 2026

Well, this is something I wouldn’t normally get exposed to. Strangely weird and wonderful. Great harmonies and some choice subject matter. Sort of addictive

Wild Gift by X
May 22 2026

Only managed one play through, it started doing my head in. On another day I may have enjoyed this

Disintegration by The Cure
May 23 2026

I can sort of understand why people like the cure. This album sounded well put together. But I’m just not a fan

Dirt by Alice In Chains
May 24 2026

I wanted to say that I didn’t dislike it I just thought it belonged back in the 90’s. However half way through I just thought it turned to shit. Nope, not for me

Cross by Justice
May 25 2026

Enjoyed this a lot. Not my normal listening but this got a few plays. Sounds a little dated now compared to new electronica but on the whole, great one

Music From Big Pink by The Band
May 26 2026

The best thing about listening to this album is; I’ll never have to listen to an album by the band again, it’s absolute wank. Gonna upset some people now but, if you’ve given this album 5 stars you need to get from under the rock your living beneath and broaden your listening. Thank me later

May 27 2026

Outstanding follow up to an amazing debut album. All bangers and attitude. Fantastic! The only people who don’t like Oasis are the ones who’ve never listened to them. You know who you are and you know I’m right 😉

#1 Record by Big Star
May 28 2026

Quite forgettable but not offensive. Nothing more to say

Legalize It by Peter Tosh
May 29 2026

That’s a half decent reggae album. Listened to it in the garden on a hot summers day. What more could you want

Moving Pictures by Rush
May 30 2026

Probably didn’t give it the attention it deserves. Played it as background music, can’t say it grabbed me. Will play again

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
May 31 2026

Not an album I’d go for usually, but on a sunny afternoon in the garden, it’s great

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Jun 01 2026

Far too long of an album to sit through. I listened to it on my drive to and from work, on my breaks and dinner time, about one hour forty. It’s just pleasant music to listen to, her voice was amazing. For me it would just have to be music I’d have on in the background, nothing wrong with it, but I just couldn’t sit and commit to it.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
Jun 02 2026

Again an album is not really go for but glad I’ve listened to it. I’ve no real critique other than it’s great to drive to

The Coral by The Coral
Jun 03 2026

As fresh as the day I first heard it. Great set of songs with a bit of quirkiness to some of them. A good all rounder if you’re looking for something a bit different. Bonus point for pissing the murricaaans off showing them there’s more to music than that murricaaana bullshit

Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt
Jun 04 2026

Wow. I have a morbid curiosity to keep returning to this. Whatever this is

The Doors by The Doors
Jun 05 2026

Not much to say, it’s good but not as good as LA Woman. Nothing else to add

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
Jun 06 2026

Bought this when it was released, only played the end over and over after a girlfriend fucked me off. Then I grew up So playing it now I’m looking for a word to describe not only this album but this genre of music and all that springs to mind is; immature. It’s like kids playing at being in a band, not kids being a band,if that makes sense. Anyway, a completely forgettable album.

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla
Jun 07 2026

No disrespect to the artists, I’m sure they’re good at what they do, but this just isn’t for me, I ant even say it’s good background music. Sorry but it’s a 1

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
Jun 09 2026

This must be Elvis’s pub singer era. Not his best work

Treasure by Cocteau Twins
Jun 10 2026

First time listening to The Cocteau Twins, always been aware of them but never got around to it. Had it on in the car to and from work. I found it a very “delicate “ sounding album that even the car noise smothered it. Gonna revisit it in a darkened sound proof room, I think I’ll love it then.

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Jun 11 2026

Outstanding, she can’t put a foot wrong. Haven’t heard this in years and it still sounds as fresh now. It’s timeless! She’s a national treasure

Damaged by Black Flag
Jun 12 2026

It’s just a bit shouty init. I’d probably enjoy it a bit more on another day

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley
Jun 13 2026

Elvis, a debut album of songs by other people. It’s 30 minutes of Elvis’s sound It’s not unpleasant it’s just music from another era. It certainly doesn’t deserve the virtue signaling hate it gets. You know who you are

Olympia 64 by Jacques Brel
Jun 14 2026

Not for me this one, I like to hear stuff I wouldn’t normally listen to, but this wasn’t one of them.

Blood And Chocolate by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jun 15 2026

Not a big fan, but this wasn’t too bad, I didn’t find it offensive, I just enjoyed it whilst working. Would I play it again? Probably not

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Jun 16 2026

Thought this would have been better.a few good. some not so good tracks.

25 by Adele
Jun 17 2026

I expected to be giving this a 1 star. If she comes on the TV or radio I switch it off if I can't, I leave the room if I can’t do either I stick my fingers in my ears and sing la la la till It’s over. However, after listening to a full album of poor poor me songs, I have to admit she has a great voice and does have a talent

Rings Around The World by Super Furry Animals
Jun 18 2026

Never played an album before that I have absolutely no opinion of. Maybe played it at a bad time. Will re visit it

Clandestino by Manu Chao
Jun 19 2026

Great for a sunny afternoon in the garden

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Jun 20 2026

Need to listen again. I first heard this 20 something years ago. Back then I liked it but felt it tailed off towards the end. However, this time I thought it was shite. Maybe because I was on a long car journey with no air con. So I will revisit

Da Capo by Love
Jun 21 2026

I didn’t mind this to be honest. It’s a bit quirky, a bit hippy and has some questionable songs.

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Jun 22 2026

Wow what an album. I’m familiar with the singles but the other tracks are as strong. Even if this isn’t your preferred genre of music, you have no soul if you don’t like it.

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Jun 23 2026

You don’t have to be a fan of The Doors to like this, it’s a great all rounder

Apocalypse Dudes by Turbonegro
Jun 24 2026

Someone once said, “if Disney made a rock band” now I get it

Raw Power by The Stooges
Jun 25 2026

I guess you had to be there. I was a bit disappointed to be honest, Iggy is a great performer with some great songs but I just didn’t enjoy this that much.

Jun 26 2026

Normally, driving to work at 5:30 am through the English countryside on a sunny summers morning can make any music sound good. However, this absolute dog shit album of american drivel rock spoiled that journey. It’s just another record made from that template of, how to be in a band and write songs for beginners. So take down your Stars and Stripes, take off your maga hat, bin the check shirt and get that fucking ridiculous mullet and goatee combo shaved off and go find some proper music to listen to. You know who you are

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk
Jun 27 2026

Nice to hear that they had much more to offer than the singles. It’s great to get drawn into an album full of their sound. Yeah, enjoyed this one

Good Old Boys by Randy Newman
Jun 28 2026

Nah, it’s gotta sound good to make me listen to it. It just went on a bit with nothing to offer me.

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
Jun 29 2026

When I saw the title I thought I wasn’t gonna like this. However it’s a banger, a proper toe tapper. So yeah it’s on my summer rotation now

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jun 30 2026

Every Bob Marley album I’ve listened to I’ve only really enjoyed after a few listens. This I played twice but it still hasn’t hit home. Maybe later

Modern Kosmology by Jane Weaver
Jul 01 2026

Great stuff, never heard her before. Really enjoyed it, a breath of fresh air

In Our Heads by Hot Chip
Jul 02 2026

Thought it was one long song. An album full of nothingness’s

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Jul 03 2026

Hip hop isn’t my thing, and this album isn’t gonna change my mind. Sounds really dated, not offensive but just not for me

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jul 04 2026

I think all the 5 star reviews come from a certain demographic, you know who you are. It’s just not that good, love the vocals and one or two stand out tracks, but overall, it’s just average

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
Jul 05 2026

Chilled album, great background music or for guided meditation

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
Jul 06 2026

Strangely intoxicating, I’m not a fan of the vibrato but I have a morbid curiosity to keep returning to this one

Future Days by Can
Jul 08 2026

Enjoyed this one, played it a few times in the garden as background music. Definitely gonna sit in a dark room and listen more intently to it. I’ll give it a three for now, I’m sure it’s worth more

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder
Jul 09 2026

In all honesty, it’s not for me, I didn’t dislike it but I think you need to be a Stevie wonder fan to get the best from it

Palo Congo by Sabu
Jul 10 2026

Sunny afternoon in the garden music, what’s not to like

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Jul 11 2026

I bought this when it came out, never played side 2. I wasn’t missing out

Jul 12 2026

Haven’t heard this since it came out, so after 20 odd years later it sounds completely different to me. It’s a bit cringy in parts and close to the bone. Did it in two halves cos it goes on a bit.

Fragile by Yes
Jul 13 2026

Its not offensive or hard to listen to but I just think it was music for a moment in time, and that time has passed

In Utero by Nirvana
Jul 14 2026

Outstanding, full on in your face gritty dirty album.

Kenza by Khaled
Jul 16 2026

This is something I would never come across normally. That’s what I like about the project. I did enjoy it to begin with but then it felt like it went on to long and blurred into the background.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Jul 17 2026

This is a blast from the past, Ozzy at his best before he became a circus clown

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Jul 18 2026

Was all set to give this a five, loved this when I first heard it and many other times over the years. However, listening today I thought there was a few weak tracks. Still a banger though.

The Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers
Jul 19 2026

Enjoyed this, I’d only heard road runner and I’m straight before. The rest of the album is on par with them. Good one !

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Jul 20 2026

I just can’t get into this man. Someone’s review mentioned really listening to the lyrics and absorbing them into your own experiences. Sounds like a good idea. But it’s just not musically great so with all the will in the world I just can’t stay focused and it blurs into the background and I end up counting pigeons on my drive to work. Maybe another day

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
Jul 21 2026

Channel orange, more like Chanel beige. What an absolute bland non descript dog turd is this. This is one of the very very few albums I haven’t managed to finish. Listened to half of it then stated skipping through the rest.

At Budokan by Cheap Trick
Jul 22 2026

Thought I was just listening to one long song. It’s just all a bit screamy and very forgettable

1977 by Ash
Jul 23 2026

Hand on heart, I didn’t enjoy this as much as I used to. I’m not saying it’s a bad album, it’s great. It seems that this album has some excellent bangers and some pretty poor songs, there seems to be no middle ground.

Jul 24 2026

It’s not my cup of tea. I didn’t really dislike it, it wasn’t really bad. Just not for me.

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio
Jul 25 2026

I’m not gonna pretend to know or understand all the complexities of jazz music. It don’t think you need to. I just really enjoyed this as the soundtrack to a lazy afternoon in the garden.

The Undertones by The Undertones
Jul 26 2026

There’s a lot of albums from this time I can still play and enjoy. This wasn’t one of them. It’s not bad, just not memorable

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
Jul 27 2026

Had a jazz album the other day, really enjoyed it. This one, not so much, just couldn’t engage with it

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Jul 28 2026

Driving to work at 5.am I put this on. This is how it went: what the fuck is this racket…….not too bad really……….. I think I would have loved this back in the day……… is this still on………..fucks sake, is it not finished yet ……. What a load of self indulgent bullshit……. Thank fuck that’s over. One or two half decent tracks save it from a one star

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Jul 29 2026

Well, I wasn’t expecting to like this after listening to that shite eliminator. However, even though it’s not my style of music it had me toes tapping and I almost thought about growing a mullet. It’s just got a more mature and credible sound to it. Yeah, good one

Crazysexycool by TLC
Jul 31 2026

It’s just an inoffensive background music album, didn’t mind it but wouldn’t reach for it again

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Aug 01 2026

Led zep 3. Good album, nothing more to add.

Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart
Aug 02 2026

Only played it once. Not great but ok driving music

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen
Aug 03 2026

No disrespect to the fella, but this is poor. My third album of his thank god there’s only two more. Couldn’t even finish it

Aug 04 2026

Back in the day when I first heard the singles I just thought they sounded like pretentious dicks pretending to be hippies. Roll on almost 20 yrs and with being more mature I’ll give them a proper listen. My opinion hasn’t changed, the singles are the stand out tracks, the rest are just ; wishy washy. Absolutely no substance to this album

Aug 05 2026

Not an album I’d normally go for but I gave it a few plays in the background whilst cooking and I enjoyed it. Would I play it again? Probably not

Rust In Peace by Megadeth
Aug 06 2026

Megadeath. Didn’t hate it. Nothing else to say.

Trans Europe Express by Kraftwerk
Aug 07 2026

Mustn’t have been in the mood for this today. It just went on and on.

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Aug 08 2026

I didn’t really get this, one or two great songs ( Alison ) takes me back. Overall pretty average

The Slim Shady LP by Eminem
Aug 09 2026

An album for a different time. To hard to listen all the way through.

In Rainbows by Radiohead
Aug 10 2026

Enjoyed this. Like most Radiohead albums they take a few listens to appreciate them.

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock
Aug 11 2026

It’s not an album I’d put on, but if it was on I wouldn’t turn it off.

Killing Joke by Killing Joke
Aug 12 2026

If I’d have heard this back in the day I’d have been all over it. I’m an older gent now, with different tastes, but I still found it a great album if a bit dated now

The Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan
Aug 13 2026

I looked forward to this bit of nostalgia, unfortunately it sounded very dated and like one long song. I get it that fans of electronica love this, but it’s not for me.

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
Aug 14 2026

Not a country fan, but I couldn’t say anything about this. Pleasant enough to listen to in the drive to work

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