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.
