Excellent musicians, transported from the first chords across the Atlantic to Cuba.
I never got the hype for Oasis but I appreciated the contribution their music brought to the culture of the time and enjoy guitar bands. Looking at the track listing, it was full of the hits I knew but listening filled a couple of gaps and I heard the familiar tunes in the intended running order. A good listen.
Have not been a fan of REM ever. Album was great musically but did not elevate their position in my favoured music. Listened while running, passed the time but did not inspire me. Despite their considerable talent, the tracks sound the same to me. So sorry.
I doubt I’ll listen to The Pixies again. Just not my scene although I’m appreciative of anyone that commits to getting coherent sound out of instruments.
Enjoyed this. Great rhythms and harmonies. Love music that takes you on a journey not just the music but through interest in the musicians background. I ended up with new music and new understanding about life around the world.
Dependable guitar riffs and rhythms with just about the right level of passion and tone. Enjoyable listen.
I guess this is one of the best introductions to blues that I am going to get. Have heard the name B.B. King practically all my life but never really listened to his music. Atmospheric of the clubs back in the 60’s where this music will have been enjoyed and it strikes me that I might not have accessed it live easily at that time. Tight band and singing lead guitar, giving us an education in love through the lyrics.
Unexpected enjoyment. Great storytelling and humble, classic musicianship before all the madness of being asked if you think he’s sexy.
Steady, guitar led melodies and recognisable vocals. Good to hear some bass leads. Good intro to the band.
Aagh, I didn’t enjoy my last Pixies album so was deflated when I saw this come up. I have respect for their craft and their chosen genre of that’s their style, it’s just not really for me. I wouldn’t turn it off, it was ok in the background but I wouldn’t choose to put it on.
Overjoyed to see this one come up and revisit the early days of U2. A bit more rough and raw with the passion that made them what they are. Coincided with seeing a tribute band playing their songs and Sunday Bloody Sunday and New Years Day live. Brilliant rock
Enjoyed the storytelling of relatable life of a generation. Good album
I was prepared to not enjoy this as I have found some Radiohead a bit dreary. True some of the vocal runs still feel a little whiny to my ears BUT I liked the album and the tracks not commercially released had a lot of complexity and depth of sound I didn’t expect. A welcome surprise.
Not for me. I’m sure the talented musicians had a great jam putting this together but I found the self-indulgence boring.
Done for background music and new some of the tracks. Wouldn’t pick it out to put it on but an easy listen.
I’m not a Dylan fan but was pleasantly surprised how this album meandered along and I settled into the tunes. The harmonica makes it for me. Still find his tone a little grating but overall ok.
I tried. I really tried but this just didn’t offer anything for me. Appreciated their efforts being musicians and being confident in their own style but doubt I will ever listen to any of these tracks again.
It got me round a 30 minute run, it won’t be on the regular playlist but was ok.
I’ve never been caught in the hype of ‘The Boss’ but the album had some great tracks. Factory really caught me, sure the work ethic and outcome was something many could relate to.
This is a great find. Never knew this Albarn led collaboration existed. Enjoyable twists from a great group of musicians with a little bit of Albarn magic.
Another guitar band that should be right up my alley and they were good but didn’t set me alight wanting more. Will give another album a go.
I didn’t think I knew the Dave Brubeck Quartet and I am not a jazz fan but Take Five was instantly recognisable. It hasn’t made me want to listen to more jazz but was a reasonable background play while working.
Love this quirky band. Such a range of instruments and rhythms with great melodies and little flourishes for their very own style. Also great live.
I’ve only ever known the commercial releases for Prodigy but liked them. The album uses some creative sounds within the music and brings the energy on every track. This whole album will get a regular place on my running playlist.
I loved this as soon as I heard it. Was recommending it to friends assuring them they’d be big one day. Many found the tracks a little druggy but this was the emotional beginning for me. I’m not a super fan and not got the hype sometimes but I enjoy their musical style in the main and this is an album I enjoyed end to end even when I didn’t know anything about them.
The highlight of this is Sound and Vision and on first listen the rest of the album doesn’t really measure up. What the album does is give an insight to the musical exploration and creativity that would normally be behind closed doors. It feels like we’ve been let in to an early jam session. It doesn’t have nearly enough vocal but also shows some of the versatility of Bowie voice and mind that isn’t always obvious in some of the commercial hits. It takes a bit of patience but for an insight on the process behind Bowie characters and hits this is unique.
I read reviews filled with nostalgia and was waiting for great vibes but I found this a little boring. I’m worried I’m becoming musically numb!
I love country but this album didn’t grab me. Emmylou is a country icon but I found it sedate.
I like rap, I liked a couple of the tracks on the album but overall it was a little lacking personality interest and variance for me.
It’s only taken me 50 years to listen to this album in full (exactly why I needed this project) despite hearing many times how influential it was for its time. A transition piece marking the move from child to adult performer and a showcase of pure talent. Stand out for me ‘As’ … absolutely love the energy.
How can you not enjoy the Eagles? Great harmonies and guitars that just make you happy.
Easy listening blues. Not my go to genre but man Fats can play the keys.
I like the distinctiveness of Jack White’s voice, and I love the personality that comes through on this album. Overall though at times I found it a little jarring for a reason I couldn’t put my finger on, enjoyable but in an uncomfortable sort of way.
A timely suggestion and opened up more of Dollys classic storytelling. Always a pleasure to know more of her fabulous catalogue.
What an album! A couple of commercial successes that were recognisable but the rest were a joyous orchestral discovery that really showcases Neil Hannons versatility and talent. The tilt of the male interest is a little uncomfortable at times but remembering that the outcome is not good for them and that this is parody helps ease that and the musicality more than makes up for any unease.
Honestly, I just skipped through this one. I like rap, RnB but I just got bored of the subject matter with no interest in his lifestyle choices.
Voice like velvet, even the slower tracks are mesmerising and the voice floats on. Have been a fan with the Reclines and this album cements my appreciation as a solo. Many said k.d lost her country roots but I hear it right through this album. Excellent
Somehow in the early noughties this band passed me by. I was out of my grunge rock phase but not quite rediscovered my love for guitar bands. A good listen and a couple of really strong tracks that feel good from the first listen. Will be seeking out more.
A very enjoyable album, introduced me to a couple of tracks I didn’t know and after this listen took Peter and his greatest hits out on my run. A superb songwriter, this album was just the right balance of his personality and relatable subjects. Sledgehammer and the accompanying video were a stand out memory in my youth. Musically he just gets better and better.
A band I have come across now and then from that era but not really listened to very much. Their sound prompted me to find out more about the band history and influences. This album had a couple of their recognisable hits and can see how interest in them grew. An enjoyable listen.
If I am out and about and live music of any genre was playing I’d stop, listen and enjoy the musicianship and the difference it makes to the ambience of a setting. Folk music just isn’t a genre I enjoy listening to outside of a live environment. The talent and skill is obvious in this record but it just didn’t stir anything in me.
This definitely had the Americana rock feel. Good melodies and vocals, reminded me of Tom Petty. Enjoyable album.
I’m a child of the 80’s but today I learnt Madonna and Prince was a thing and he is part of the album. Mostly chart favourites from this album but a couple of tracks that probably wouldn’t have had appeal despite the phenomenon she was, weirdly the Prince track included. Poptastic.
A super 70’s treat. No wonder this spent so long hanging around the charts, a great blend of guitar and intro of synth into pop music. Enjoyed every track and will listen to more.
This was a joy to revisit. Feel good disco from a solo Jackson. How do you produce something this good on the night shift after working a full day job. Certainly was working day and night but for an absolute triumph.
Instantly recognisable rock. Not my go to but a great album, focus on love and ladies and huge guitar sound. Excellent for its genre and time.
Joyous listen. Instantly recognisable tracks and thought provoking new finds. Honestly don’t know how this creator waited so long for a number one. Self belief in spades and rightly so, what a talent. Super album.
A rock album of love and life that eases the objectifying views of some of the earlier influences but keeps all of the rock riffs and energy. More appeal to a female audience Bon Jovi hit a sweet spot in the 80s and this album is a great snapshot of the time with tracks that have endured.
Although folk is not my genre I can’t deny a liking for this group. The harmonies and balance between the male and female voices and the uplifting melodies just offer positivity and relatable emotions. Enjoyed this one.
Pretty sure I’ve heard this via my parents vinyl collection but was good to revisit. Had always imagined Yellow Submarine as part of Sgt Pepper and I know it’s not always taken seriously but I love that track and Eleanor Rigby. A good length album and great tracks. Don’t get their hype but I do recognise their appeal.
I’m a child of the 80’s but I struggle with Cyndi. Not a conventional voice or personality and that has real creative appeal but the unconventional in her voice sometimes jars for me and I can’t get past wanting it to be a little more conformist for some of the time.
Well, so many reviews I have seen with highest praise for this album but I didn’t connect in the same spiritual way as others seem to. When I found out that the musicians were improv on the tracks I had appreciation for how cohesive it all sounded but, maybe it was the jazz tones that impacted me but I couldn’t lose myself into it. Sorry Van, not my vibe.
Was a fun revisit to music of this genre and time in my adolescence but in general not something I would choose to listen to. Of its day.
Can’t believe this is the third Radiohead album on the list. Like the others I doubt I’ll ever listen to it again. Musically great but I cannot get on board with the overall style and find the vocals tuneful across the range but whiny - just brings me down.
