Favourite Track: Police & Thieves
Favourite Track: Maggot Brain
Favourite Track: Champagne Supernova or Cast No Shadow
Favourite Track: Water of Love
Favourite Tracks: You Really got a hold on me
Favourite Track: She’s losing it
Not my thing on my first listen but I may try and give it another go.
Favourite Track: What More Can I Say? or Lilac Wine
Favourite Track: Finest Worksong.
Lot of great tunes.
Favourite Track. Barbarism Begins at Home
Favourite Track: Goya Soda
Difficult to rate this album. It starts off really strong. I loved the first three songs. The first few tracks really hit with that fusion of tango, electronic, and world music vibes, and it feels fresh and exciting. The tracks just weren’t shifting enough to keep things dynamic. It felt abit repetitive towards the end. The album definitely has its standout moments, there was a lot to like about it and I’ll definitely be revisiting it when I’m in the right mood. Favourite Track may be Chunga’s Revenge.
I struggle a bit with Bob Dylan’s voice — I find it quite abrasive. The songwriting is undeniably brilliant and clever, but vocally it’s just not really my thing, and I don’t find the record particularly melodic. Not all music needs to be melodic, of course, but melody is one of the ways I emotionally connect to songs, so its absence stands out. It’s only a first listen though, so I may revisit it — or try another era of his. “Mr. Tambourine Man” is probably my favourite track so far.
I’m honestly torn on this one. I’d probably land at a 2.5 rounded up to a 3/5. It’s a solid album, but not one I’d rush back to. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it either.
On first listen, nothing completely grabbed me, though there were moments I liked enough to consider giving it another listen.
Considering how highly it’s regarded, I do wonder if it’s a grower and something I’m not fully connecting with yet. I found myself wishing there was one standout, defining track that really lifted the whole album.
Vocally, Cale occasionally reminded me a bit of Ringo — not in a bad way, just in tone more so than anything else.
Favourite Track by far is the title track.
I can see the appeal and understand why so many people rate this, but it’s just not really my thing. Listening in 2026, it feels very much of its time.
“Dance for Me” and “Come Into My House” were the obvious standouts.
There’s some solid rapping throughout, but by halfway I started to lose interest. It felt a bit repetitive, and a few tracks came across like filler.
Favourite Track: “Come into My House”
Before listening to Fela Kuti’s Zombie, I read a bit about him and the album. It helped — knowing what was happening politically in Nigeria and the risks he was taking made the whole thing hit harder.
The title track, “Zombie,”. It calls soldiers… zombies. They “go and kill,” “go and die,” just following orders. It’s blunt and repetitive, but that’s the point — the repetition really sticks with you.
I wasn’t super familiar with Afrobeat, so it was interesting to hear. The long grooves and repeated sections didn’t always click for me; sometimes they dragged a bit. But I get why they’re there — it drives the message home.
I probably wouldn’t have picked this up on my own, which is why the thousand albums project is fun. I could see this growing on me with another listen, especially knowing the history behind it. Overall, I’d give it a 3 out of 5 — more respect than personal enjoyment, but glad I experienced it.
Honestly, I really liked the production — it’s super interesting, and the beats are smooth and full of energy. The lyrics, though, weren’t really my thing — felt kinda dated at times. But “Renegade” definitely stood out for me.
I know this album gets a lot of hype. It's considered a classic — the production, especially with Kanye’s influence. I’ll admit, I might not be fully in the loop on all the album’s context, but for me, some of the bragging and certain themes didn’t really connect today. Still, I can see why a lot of people like this album.
Abbey Road is a classic — not much else really needs to be said. Even a track like Octopus's Garden, which was never one of my favourites, has properly grown on me over time. It’s just an album full of great songs and great harmonies. Everything sounds polished but still effortless. You can hear how tight the band are, and the production — with George Martin behind it.
It’s hard to pick a favourite track, but maybe Maxwell's Silver Hammer. It gets overlooked a bit, but when you stack it up against some of their bigger hits, it definitely deserves more credit.
Even knowing there were tensions around that time, the album sounds completely unified.
And of course, the cover — the band walking across the zebra crossing outside Abbey Road Studios in London — is still one of the most iconic images in music.
With all or this and the influence this album continues to have today, it can’t really be anything less then a 5/5
When In Rainbows came up as my next listen, I was genuinely delighted.
I’m already very familiar with it, and it’s probably my favourite Radiohead album.
I love everything about this record — the vocals, the raw emotion, the production. It’s all just so perfectly balanced. There’s a warmth to it that makes every track feel strangely comforting, even when the lyrics are vulnerable.
It’s hard to pick a favourite because the quality is so consistent, but if I had to choose, I’d say Nude. Thom Yorke’s voice on that track is stunning. The final 30 seconds in particular are breathtaking — it’s one of those moments that completely transports you somewhere else. Unreal.
The album is a tight ten tracks, and it flows beautifully from start to finish. There’s no excess, no filler — just a band completely in control.
Radiohead really are in a different league. There’s something about Thom’s voice that just stops you in your tracks. Very few singers have that ability — the first comparison that comes to mind is Jeff Buckley. Just so good.
As of right now it’s one of my favourite albums. Easiest five stars ever.
Favourite Track: After Hours
Favourite Track: Hotel California or New Kid in Town
I didn’t really know what to expect, but Bug grabbed me straight away with the guitar. “Freak Scene” is great—killer riff, solo that basically sings, and easily my favourite track. The first half of the album keeps that energy going with some awesome melodic guitar hooks, but the back half felt a bit weaker on first listen.
The vocals are a bit hit-and-miss for me—sometimes they work, sometimes they feel distant. What blows me away is how modern it sounds for an ’80s album. Overall, I’d give it 3/5 if I’m judging the whole thing, but for the guitar moments and how modern it feels, more like 4/5. Definitely coming back to it.
I had to find this on YouTube and honestly didn’t really know what to expect, as I’d only heard a couple of tracks before. But I actually thought What's That Noise? was a really interesting listen.
It’s got that early sampling thing going on, which is pretty cool, and at times it’s just full-on chaos—but in a good way. It kind of keeps you on your toes because you never really know what’s coming next. It doesn’t sound like a lot of other 80s stuff I’ve heard either, which made it stand out straight away.
It almost feels a bit like a mix or a collage rather than a normal album, but that’s part of what makes it work.
Coldcut were clearly just having a lot of fun with it and trying different things.
Only real downside for me is the production does sound a bit dated now, which is kind of expected, but it’s still an interesting listen regardless.
“People Hold On” was definitely a highlight—Lisa Stansfield’s vocals are quality and give it a bit more of a proper song feel compared to some of the more chaotic tracks.
Overall, not perfect, but definitely one I’d go back to. Glad I gave it a listen.
4/5
Gave Birth of the Cool a listen—not my usual style, but I can appreciate the talent and clever arrangements. Venus de Milo and Moon Dreams stood out, smooth and mellow; overall, 3/5.
Proper Ska bangers , full of energy, proper fun album this. Loads of great tunes that make you want to dance, but also songs that hit you with real stuff. Really enjoyed this.
Lyrics are repetitive, predictable, and at times cringe-worthy—“put it down towards her mound”? Vocals shout the same way through nearly every track, and the raw, chaotic energy just didn’t land for me. I can see why metal fans love it for attitude and influence, but as a casual listener, it’s a tough slog.
It’s just banger after banger. Shame the By The Way album isn’t on the list as well which surprised me. Californication is a brilliant album, start to finish.
I found it okay honestly but abit underwhelming at times.
Mother and Love are really beautiful tracks though. This album may grow on me with a few more listens.
Music for the Masses is a 5/5 for me—just dark, catchy, and really easy to vibe with. Dave Gahan sounds great on it, and it reminds me how good Depeche Mode are at making pop albums. Violator’s still my favourite though.
I’m gonna need more time with it. It grew on me as the album went on.
I’m kind of meh on this. I don’t think it’s as terrible as people say it is but it definitely isn’t great. The whole thing feels like a collection of unfinished ideas just thrown together. It’s not horrible, but it’s pretty hard to get into.
Track 3 and Track 10 were probably the best tracks.
The rest of it though? There’s a lot of waiting around for something interesting to happen, but it’s like the album is just stuck in a loop.
Overall, it’s not terrible—it’s just not for me.
I get why people people rate it—proper emotional, stripped-back etc But honestly, I just couldn’t get past the vocals, which I didn’t enjoy at all. Just not one I’d stick on again, not my cup of tea. My favourite track was what can I do but that’s really because I really like Rufus Wainwright.
I liked quite abit of the guitar work on this album I just didn’t enjoy the vocals which I struggled to get past.
Songs in the Key of Life is packed with great tunes. Stevie Wonder really is a legend, and you can clearly hear just how much influence this album has had over the years.
The songwriting is top-tier: funky, groovy, and full of personality. You can tell it’s the work of someone insanely talented.
I also found it interesting learning that “Gangsta’s Paradise” samples from this album—that added a whole new layer of appreciation.
That said, the album did feel a bit long for me. Some tracks, while great, seemed to go on longer than necessary. It’s definitely a personal preference thing, but at times it felt slightly bloated. I almost feel guilty not giving it a 5 because the highs are so high, but taste is taste.
The singles are incredible—“Isn’t She Lovely” - I mean come on now!!
So yeah, it’s a 4/5 for me—but a really strong 4. An album that was clearly ahead of its time, with some truly unforgettable peaks.
First thing—production is ridiculous. Like genuinely top tier. You can hear straight away why this album is such a big deal. Everything sounds smooth, cohesive, nothing feels out of place. Tracks like “Let Me Ride” are just effortless—proper cruising music.
But yeah… the lyrics.
There were quite a few moments where I was just sat there thinking “this is rough.” A lot of it hasn’t aged well at all—especially the misogyny. It kind of takes you out of it sometimes because the beats are so good, but then the lyrics come in and it’s a bit like… right, okay.
I get that it’s of its time, early 90s, post-N.W.A era, all that attitude and shock value was part of the scene. And to be fair, there’s loads of personality on this album—it’s not boring for a second. You can hear how influential it is, and why it blew up the way it did.
But yeah, I do kind of agree with that take I’ve seen—musically it’s close to a 10, lyrically it can be a bit of a 1 at times.
Overall I’d probably say: incredible production, massive cultural impact, but a pretty mixed listen today depending on how much the lyrics bother you.
Definitely respect it more than I actually enjoyed parts of it.
Great album overall—just shy of a 5 I think since some tracks didn’t fully land for me. The singles really stand out. Debbie Harry is, as always, an absolute icon.
Interesting listen. Loads of personality and good production. Feel like it looses abit of steam towards the end of the album.
Favourite tracks: Pull up the people and Amazon
This is just a really easy, enjoyable listen. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but it’s one of those albums that clicks straight away—warm, catchy, and never trying too hard.
What stands out most is how tight everything is. The band is really locked in.
Nothing feels cluttered or overdone—everyone just knows how to serve the song.
There are loads of instantly memorable moments too, like La-La and Troubles of My Own, which just make you smile. Then you’ve got the classics like Blueberry Hill, which still sound fresh and easy to enjoy.
It’s also perfectly paced. The songs are short, punchy, and never outstay their welcome, which makes the whole record flow really nicely from start to finish.
Overall, it just feels like a sunny, good-time album—something you can happily throw on in the background or really get into
Didn’t hate this, but I can’t say I was that into it either. It just felt kind of underwhelming most of the time, like I was waiting for something to really grab me and it never really did.
The first track threw me off. It sounds kind of goofy, which I’m guessing is intentional, but I just couldn’t really take it seriously. It made it harder to get into the rest of the album because it didn’t pull me in the way I hoped.
I liked the second half more but even then nothing really stuck with me.
It’s not a bad album at all, and I can appreciate that it was probably pretty innovative when it came out. You can hear how it might’ve influenced a lot of stuff later on. But listening to it now, it just didn’t fully land for me, and I did get a bit bored at times.
Overall, it’s one of those albums I respect more than I actually enjoyed.
I feel pretty similar to The Chronic. Decent production. Not a fan of the lyrics
This is a great album. Although I might prefer El Camino slightly more than this. Everlasting love is a banger too.
