I like this one for its softness and easy listening. There's a lot of classics here, but I'll be honest I think nostalgia has a big effect on this one for me. I wonder if I would like this album the same if I had not grown up around it.
Positives:
A lot of the instrument choices on this one are still refreshing to this day.
The arrangements are still very unique and layered nicely.
Negatives:
I don't really find myself attaching strong emotions to many of these songs, save a couple.
Favourite song upon listening: She's Leaving Home
Started/Finished: 1am 24/02/2026 - 2am 24/02/2026 (single listen)
Did I grow up with this one: yes
Number of albums reviewed: 1 (including this one)
1 is bad, 2 is not for me, 3 is good, 4 is great, 5 is legendary
~ My music buff family made a music buff of me ~
Another classic! One of my mum's favourite bands. Gorgeous vocals and harmonies. This is an album that's more chill than I expect it to be for the genre, but I'm glad for it. It knows what it's going for.
Another album I might not listen to as much by my own accord but that I still enjoy.
Positives: Again, lovely vocals and harmonies. Feels like a summer day kind of chill.
Negatives: The dissonance on the audio quality can sometimes tip this into feeling a bit eerie, but that's more a criticism on the equipment at the time.
Favourite song upon listening: God Only Knows
Started/Finished: 10:45pm 24/02/2026 - 11:20pm 24/02/2026 (single listen)
Did I grow up with this one: yes
Number of albums reviewed: 2 (including this one)
1 is bad, 2 is not for me, 3 is good, 4 is great, 5 is legendary
Every song is a banger, you really can't go wrong with this album. Full of soul and melody.
Positives: Each one of these songs is great in it's own way, the album is consistent but I never get tired of the sound. Really good use of all the classic band instruments of the era. Some great bass lines.
Negatives: The songs peter off as the album goes on, starts off super strong but just kinda fades off at the end.
Favourite song upon listening: The Stranger & She's Always a Woman
Started/Finished: 10:30am 25/02/2026 - 6pm 25/02/2026 (two full listens)
Did I grow up with this one: a bit
Number of albums reviewed: 3 (including this one)
1 is bad, 2 is not for me, 3 is good, 4 is great, 5 is legendary
such a great album! Bangers all the way through, so much feeling.
Positives: Dancing album, great songs, great lyrics, great beats!
Negatives: Not much to say here
Favourite song upon listening: Baby I'm a Star & Erotic City
Started/Finished: 12pm 26/02/2026 - 10pm 26/02/2026 (3 listens)
Did I grow up with this one: yes
Number of albums reviewed: 4 (including this one)
1 is bad, 2 is not for me, 3 is good, 4 is great, 5 is legendary
Some great ones in here, this album is a little 50/50 for me, love the lyrics & energy, few of the songs sound similar to each other on a full listen through although that isn't always a bad thing. Album ends with a bang on a handful of great songs though.
Positives: Great riffs, meaningful lyrics, and a little reggae influence. British punk rock through and through.
Negatives: unfortunately common thing in punk is that the album can feel a little flat/uniform at times.
Favourite song upon listening: Police & Thieves
Started/Finished: 10:30am 26/02/2026 - 11am 26/02/2026 (1 listen)
Did I grow up with this one: a bit
Number of albums reviewed: 5 (including this one)
1 is bad, 2 is not for me, 3 is good, 4 is great, 5 is legendary