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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Boy In Da Corner
Dizzee Rascal
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5 | 2.56 | +2.44 |
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Remedy
Basement Jaxx
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5 | 2.67 | +2.33 |
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Electric Music For The Mind And Body
Country Joe & The Fish
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5 | 2.84 | +2.16 |
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69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
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5 | 2.85 | +2.15 |
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World Clique
Deee-Lite
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5 | 2.87 | +2.13 |
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Leftism
Leftfield
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5 | 2.9 | +2.1 |
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Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
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5 | 2.97 | +2.03 |
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Sail Away
Randy Newman
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5 | 2.97 | +2.03 |
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The Libertines
The Libertines
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5 | 3 | +2 |
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Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Lana Del Rey
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5 | 3.04 | +1.96 |
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The Trinity Session
Cowboy Junkies
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1 | 3.08 | -2.08 |
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The Man Who
Travis
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1 | 3.01 | -2.01 |
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Eli And The Thirteenth Confession
Laura Nyro
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1 | 2.94 | -1.94 |
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American Idiot
Green Day
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2 | 3.77 | -1.77 |
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
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2 | 3.69 | -1.69 |
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
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2 | 3.64 | -1.64 |
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Scott 2
Scott Walker
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1 | 2.63 | -1.63 |
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Heroes
David Bowie
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2 | 3.61 | -1.61 |
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Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
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2 | 3.6 | -1.6 |
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1984
Van Halen
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2 | 3.49 | -1.49 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Beatles | 5 | 4.8 |
| Beastie Boys | 2 | 5 |
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Leftfield · 3 likes
5/5
That was wonderful, such goood music! Makes me nostalgic for a scene I am to young to have ever been part of.
I would never have looked for or found this on my own (I’m more Buddy Holly or Prince Buster, and generally I need lyrics)
But give me a glow stick I want to go raving !
Country Joe & The Fish · 2 likes
5/5
I really enjoyed this album, maybe the electric stuff got a little too loud but when they go folksy, yum, I liked it so much I easily listened twice
Led Zeppelin · 2 likes
5/5
That was so good 😊
1-Star Albums (5)
All Ratings
Dire Straits
3/5
Chill, easy listening…a little dull
Elvis Presley
3/5
Fine back ground listening, but not many songs caught my attention
Pixies
3/5
I have always wished that I could enjoy the Pixies.
Unfortunately, I think I’m just too uptight.
There is the well known banger on this album: Where is my mind, which of course I love, but other then that I find the rest of the songs all a bit too shouty, piercing and fast.
3/5
This is my first ever proper PJ Harvey listen.
This album gave me a some good feelings.
It has swagger with some story telling.
Although nothing really caught me enough to make me want to listen again
The Mamas & The Papas
3/5
1 star rubbish/full
3 stars alright good back ground
5 stars it really caught me, a great experience
MGMT
4/5
good stuff, easy listening, satisfying, catchy
1 star: dull rubbish
3 stars: alright, good as back ground, wouldn’t save it to my playlist
5 stars: it really caught me, a great experience, I will listen to again and again
Earth, Wind & Fire
5/5
1 star: dull rubbish
3 stars: alright, good as back ground, wouldn’t save it to my playlist
5 stars: it really caught me, a great experience, I will listen to again and again
OMG! What an experience! I have always avoided EW&F (due to a preconceived notion that I don’t like funk), but This album has got some wonderful messages of self empowerment and love. Very special. While I might not save any of the tracks in my play list, I’m giving it a 5 for the positive vibes, All about Love actually gave me tears
Incredible Bongo Band
3/5
Not my thing, to much funk and no lyrics, but the ability of the musicians is undeniable
Paul Simon
5/5
Graceland has always been one of my favourite albums
Green Day
2/5
Youssou N'Dour
3/5
An alright listen, although didn’t really catch me
Erykah Badu
2/5
I tried, just could not get into it…
Travis
1/5
Painful. I tried. I just couldn’t.
Frank Sinatra
4/5
This album is awesome, it’s
atmospheric, instrumental, with beautiful singing and catchy lyrics.
But all the songs are a very similar: everything and nothing stood out
LL Cool J
4/5
So it turns out I’m an LL Cool J fan. Great music to commute to, if I was someone who listened to albums rather than just songs (off my own steam) I would definitely listen again. Smooth rapping, great beats
Fiona Apple
3/5
Reminds me of Joni’s Mitchell, not a terrible album, although I don’t think I’d listen again
The Temptations
3/5
It was a good listen, of course, although nothing really caught me. I probably wouldn’t put on again..
Country Joe & The Fish
5/5
I really enjoyed this album, maybe the electric stuff got a little too loud but when they go folksy, yum, I liked it so much I easily listened twice
Tracy Chapman
5/5
this is very good album.
I was initially put off from having heard the radio over playing some of the songs (Fast Car, revolution, lines,,) but actually every track is a banger, all very easy to listen to. Tracy deserves a 5
Beatles
4/5
I’m a Beatles fan although I don’t think their original tracks on this album are the best while the covers are all great
The Flaming Lips
2/5
I’m not a fan, not bad playing or singing, some nice scores, but nothing to get your teeth into.
It’s more of a poetry album, which is not what I’m looking for.
Björk
3/5
Really good background music to sew to! Yet nothing memorable for me
The Libertines
5/5
I really enjoyed this album all the way through. My favourite from the list so far, so much so i listened thrice!
Nick Drake
4/5
I have always found Nick Drake easy to listen to…although the music doesn’t suit all moods, it is lovely
4.5
Alice In Chains
2/5
If I liked this kind of music, it would probably be a decent version of it, listening was fairly easy, but it really is just not my thing
Talvin Singh
3/5
This was OK, but didn’t quite match the high hopes I had after reading the description on Spotify. It was a bit flat, and in some parts a bit cheesy, but there was some nice instrumental parts
3
Amy Winehouse
4/5
It’s a good album, Amy was awesome, easy to listen to.
not a 5 for me but a 4.5
Television
4/5
It has taken me a couple of listens to be able to get through Marquee Moon.
Nearly all of the songs had very appealing musical scores (if that is the right phrasing) although nothing really caught me.
I think if i were to listen to this album regularly, it might grow on me…otherwise I just kept hearing the Talking Heads! I’m going to give them a 4 because they are better than a 3
Harry Nilsson
5/5
I had already heard a few of the songs on Nilsson Schmilsson and had always liked them, but would never have put them as the same artist (ex. Gotta get up/coconut)
I didn’t love every song, but I enjoyed it as a whole
Pixies
4/5
I preferred this much more than Surfer Rose, it was an easy, good quality album
The xx
5/5
Never heard of The xx, but wow, I enjoyed this album so much…from the start, so atmospheric and easy to listen to…
Queen
3/5
This album was alright, nothing offensive, but nothing to really grip onto
Duke Ellington
4/5
A great album, but I’m going to be picky and give it a 4 because even though this is definitely my favourite era of jazz, I do prefer it with lyrics, it just wasn’t quite Louis Armstrong enough
Lana Del Rey
5/5
This was good, atmospheric, didn’t love every song but did pick a few favourites:wild at heart, CTOTCC and Breaking up slowly.
Iggy Pop
3/5
Lust for life and Passenger are amazing songs.
The rest of the album was alright, but not memorable, I have no urge to repeat again
3
Mike Oldfield
4/5
It took me ages to listen to Tubular Bells, I kept getting put off by the Exorcist opening score..little did I know what a diverse and lovely range of music this album had. Very good.
Khaled
3/5
Some lovely tracks and some absolutely awful tracks,
some to dance with and some to skip
Bill Evans Trio
3/5
Just jazz. it took me a while to get round to this album… the musicians have great talent, its just not my taste, to much meandering. I wouldn’t listen again
Beastie Boys
5/5
I really enjoyed this album, after never listening to the Beastie Boys before, I really like the instrumental parts, and just the lovely smooth chaotic mix. Although no tunes have stuck out to me, I don’t think that’s what music like this is for, it’s a package. I
James Taylor
4/5
I enjoyed that, it got me out of a mood. I got a bit worried at the first song, that this album would be difficult, but the 2nd song was good, and from then on it was easy sailing, with a decent groove on the last tune… nothing that memorable but my morning commute went peacefully
Kendrick Lamar
2/5
This album is a jazz rap fusion, It took me a while to get into, I can respect the work as a complete piece of poetry, but found it quite irritating..
The Offspring
4/5
I enjoyed that, didn’t think I would.
I probably wont listen again (unless I suddenly become 20years younger and need to edit a skate stunt video)
It’s very good and bouncy American punk ska!
Dexys Midnight Runners
4/5
It took me a couple of weeks to finish this album. Good music to work to, maybe a bit long..it’s ok…not sure what to say…it’s a 3.5 for me, but I’ll go 4 ‘cos they know how to work their instruments
Arcade Fire
3/5
Great background: nothing memorable, nothing disturbed
The Avalanches
4/5
I would consider Since I Left You to be a very good after party wind down album, (not my scene but if it was this is what I’d put on)
Brian Eno
4/5
This was mega chill, I would never have chosen it, I cannot remember any of the songs but it was an easy listen 4/10
Saint Etienne
3/5
This album was alright, fairly easy to listen to, some good bits, but not really memorable, in some parts I found the singing a little bit difficult
John Cale
4/5
easy listening, on the edge of surreal folk music.
Nothing caught me straight away, but with every song flick back (while I write this review) I grow fonder with a quick familiarity
The War On Drugs
4/5
I would have liked some drugs for this album, it was chill and atmospheric . Lots of vibes, definitely would have been nice to listen to from a bean bag with a lava lamp rather then on the central line
I’d never heard anything from the band before but I did loose interest a bit during the middle and can’t really remember anything from it
Little Richard
5/5
F it, this is a 5, clearly brilliant music.
Wish I could go out dancing in the late 50’s to a Little Richard Concert, I bet it would be such a good night…
My reservations in giving a straight 5, is that as an album all the tracks are quite similar, with no room to chill out.
Does go well as a background for dough kneading (Especially rip it up)
The Magnetic Fields
5/5
I listened to the whole thing and I thought it was awesome.
I was dubious about the length, but found it very easy, and weirdly familiar, basically a fusion of well known songs from the last 80 years through the genres of folk, pop, electro etc…I heard Jonny Cash, Pulp Fiction, Paul Simon, Bonzo Dog Doo Dar Band, Belle and Sebastian, Pet Shop Boys,…
So much more, I can’t even place.
A great piece of work, although the comedy did make me feel a bit trolled when ever I started feeling sentimental or enjoy the tunes
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Anyone one listening to Frank can appreciate the talent of Amy, although the song subjects are very much those of a teenager, and so weren’t as interesting as they might have been at an earlier time in my life.
My favourites were: Cherry, Amy and f me pumps…they were great.
The Byrds
4/5
Nice, very 60’s…nothing stood out that much, I could listen again for sure…
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Ea-sy Listening !
Linkin Park
3/5
Not my kind of music, but I can appreciate that it’s a good version of whatever that is
Pink Floyd
4/5
The big 2 on here(wish and shine on) are some of the best songs ever, the rest are not that interesting
Soft Cell
2/5
Where did our love go and Tained Love are excellent excellent songs, the rest (disappointingly) was rather meh
2/5
Orange Juice
4/5
That was alright, didn’t concentrate very well, but no complaints
David Bowie
2/5
This album was very difficult for the first 3 songs when it picked up and became tolerable.
i respect Bowie as an icon, but in regards to his music, apart from the one song : sound and vision (which is one of the most wonderful songs ever-not on this album) I have rarely enjoyed any of his music (oh of course don’t forget Starman!)
The White Stripes
5/5
A really good album!
The Rolling Stones
4/5
I would listen again
Leftfield
5/5
That was wonderful, such goood music! Makes me nostalgic for a scene I am to young to have ever been part of.
I would never have looked for or found this on my own (I’m more Buddy Holly or Prince Buster, and generally I need lyrics)
But give me a glow stick I want to go raving !
Kanye West
4/5
I thought the first part of this album was very good, the 2nd half (after Monster which is an excellent tune) I didn’t vibe with so much.
4/5
Ive always enjoyed The Kinks, but have only ever had greatest hits CDs.
I took this to be a concept album about the damage of war, and the abuse of the poor by those in authority.
The songs were balanced well, and the whole thing was fairly easy to listen to, although I think someone from an older generation would have more references to take more in-depth meanings behind the lyrics (then I).
Tricky
4/5
A lovely bit of TripHop on a sunny Sunday morning
Beatles
5/5
Love this album, have done for years!
Bob Dylan
5/5
Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits was one of my favourite CD’s as a teenager.
I loved the older stuff, but thought the quality declined later.
So seeing the date, I was dubious when I put this on to play.
But this was good, I really enjoyed it, there was groove and blues. I will definitely listen again
The Police
4/5
This album was fine, I listened once while getting ready in the morning, nothing really stuck out, nothing disappointed… it was just like the radio, fine…
Sepultura
3/5
This was alright, I got a few songs in, but really I know I have no ambition to listen to anymore…they are obviously very good at what they do, but I don’t think I will find the space and time where I can really listen to this album
King Crimson
4/5
This was a good album, like an orchestral Pink Floyd.
Some parts were maybe a bit tough to listen to (akin to meandering jazz riffs, but with electric) King Crimson are definitely musicians, although are some lovey singing bit.
Pink Floyd
5/5
This is an epic album, I don’t adore every song but it’s a great trippy listen all the way through. Im divided between 4 and 5 so I’ll go with the consensus and hit 5
Boston
3/5
Fine 90’s movie background montage music
The Modern Lovers
5/5
I was charmed by this. I enjoyed the lead singers voice. I could clearly hear the Velvet Underground Sound, it had groove and nostalgia, im eager to hear their other stuff. I am giving it a 5, because it’s worth more to me than a 4
Public Image Ltd.
3/5
As difficult to listen to punk albums go, this was alright
Big Brother & The Holding Company
5/5
My favourite kind of Janis. This was a good listen,
The Doors
5/5
Carousels, psychedelics and a church organ.
The Rolling Stones
5/5
I really enjoyed this album.
A lot of the other reviews say the best songs are the first and last. I disagree, I preferred all the ones in the middle; gotta love a bit of twangy 60s blues cover-age !
Dagmar Krause
2/5
OutKast
4/5
This was fun!
Massive Attack
2/5
This album doesn’t do it for me, although based on the overall sound I would be open to trying another one at some point
Ryan Adams
4/5
After reading the other reviews I was prepared for a difficult. But actually, I enjoyed this. I like the song writing, and I like Ryan’s voice and guitar playing
Nico
4/5
Medieval chic. Nico’s had a bad rap in these reviews, but I quite like it. Maybe a bit moany, but I like the folky undertones
It’s a 3.5, but I’m going benefit of the doubt with a 4
The Cure
3/5
Not my thing, I’m a bit disappointed because I love their greatest hits collections,.. but that’s not The Cure’s problem
Taylor Swift
3/5
This is alright. Not offensive.
Although (apart from the classics over played on the radio) nothing really stands out…
Os Mutantes
5/5
This is some excellent South American, 60’s, psychedelic music!
A really cool album diverse and complete, I didn’t always vibe with every song, but when they were good, they were GOOD.
The language barrier didn’t matter as the instrumental and atmosphere were very strong. A clear 5
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
Not my thing
Peter Gabriel
4/5
I liked this, better the a Bowie album (so far!)
There is lots to it: nice instrumentals, decent lyrics, some good beats to dance to. A nicely complete album. I’m only giving it a 4 because non of the songs quite stuck out enough for me to save to a play list
FKA twigs
2/5
This was like listening to somebody sing out pages from their diary with ambient almost-dance computer music.
I was a bit disappointed as F‘Twigs has brought out a couple of songs on other albums that I like. But nothing caught me here.
Van Halen
2/5
Not my thing. Had some good movie montage music, other than that not my thing
Beastie Boys
5/5
Fricken Awsome! I never knew. I love the Beastie Boys!!
The Stone Roses
3/5
The Stone Roses have a very distinctive sound. This album was alright, definitely listenable with some good tracks, but just didn’t quite cut it for me. It’s a 3.5 from mes
The Young Gods
3/5
Really not my thing, but not so bad for metal (?!) I liked the carousel sounds, and I did save the song Charlotte as I thought that was very good
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Great, but not quite a 5
Neil Young
4/5
This is alright. I didn’t think it was memorable until I listened the 2nd time, it was easy to vibe with, some lyrics are a bit cheesy-cringe but I like the harmonica. Nothing stood out to save, and I probably wouldn’t listen again
4/5
Because of Origin of Symmetry, I thought I wouldn’t like Muse, but actually this album was alright
Britney Spears
2/5
Mostly schlock, not Britney’s fault, there was some vibe here and there, but overall it was a difficult listen
Beatles
5/5
I’ve known every word of Abbey Road for years anyway, but thought I should listen again, still brilliant, thank you to the Beatles
The Boo Radleys
3/5
Had it as background, and tried a bit in headphones towards the end.
Really not memorable at all, but also tolerable with a couple of groovy riffs here and there
Machito
3/5
I respect the talent, but that was hard work
Led Zeppelin
5/5
That was so good 😊
Basement Jaxx
5/5
That was so good! I didn’t love every song, but the ones I did were so so groovy! Yea!
OutKast
4/5
Very good but too long!
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Had it on as background, I always love that 60’s sound, but this sounded drunk. Nothing I’d probably repeat (or recommend)
Parliament
4/5
This is good music!
Aretha Franklin
5/5
Awesome !
Kanye West
4/5
I thought it was good, obviously obscene, but there was definitely groove
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Can’t ever fault Stevie. I didn’t love it all the way through, but the vibe was definitely top top
Sonic Youth
2/5
Not to my taste, just sounded like a load of noise, with a bit of cool
Gang Starr
5/5
Loved it, this 1001 album thing has turned me into a hip hop lover!
Barry Adamson
4/5
Really weird, but good
Radiohead
4/5
The right album for concentrating on a creative project
Primal Scream
4/5
This is good, reminded me of walking through a festival…some lovely instruments used, some dub vibes. Didn’t pick out any songs in particular, but really enjoyed listening while doing a creative project
Randy Newman
5/5
Great artist, great voice, loved the pace
Talking Heads
3/5
I got mixed up, this is my rating for More songs about buildings (and vice versa)
Once again; talking heads have definitely got something, there lots of times I enjoy, but something just doesn’t quite cut it for me
Jean-Michel Jarre
3/5
I was indifferent until reading the blurb, and then I thought oh cool
This was made in a home studio in the 70’s.
it’s got something,although I don’t think I’ll ever listen again
PJ Harvey
3/5
Hhmm, while listening my imagination thought this was a celebration of England, until I read the lyrics.
They are poetic, but the topic seems quite odd. It’s about war; caused by England? in England? In another comment someone said she did a lot of research for this album…….
Basically
I think I’m too ignorant to really get this.
I did enjoy the English folk like qualities of some of the tracks though
Beck
3/5
That was alright, not that memorable though
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
The one with Kylie, and the last one Death is not the End we’re alright, otherwise it was a bit painful in places
Fishbone
4/5
Nice bit of ska, would be excellent live
Talking Heads
3/5
Never really been into the Talking Heads, although there was some groove to this album I would bother again
The Mothers Of Invention
4/5
Wild, satirical and silly, a full 60’s music experience. I liked go cry on somebody else’s shoulder and Trouble Every day.
A great listen, but a one off!
Finley Quaye
3/5
Love gets sweeter is a wonder track, After All is good, and Maverick a Strike is alright, otherwise I thought it was a bit flat
The Who
5/5
That was a great album, all the classics, good quality for being live
Songhoy Blues
5/5
Loved it all the way through
Madonna
2/5
Like a prayer is very good, cherish was alright. Otherwise very little else stood out to me
Deep Purple
3/5
Great musicians, but too much instrumental for easy listening…otherwise good songs, but would probably never listen again
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
Not as good as their greatest hits album
Cowboy Junkies
1/5
Surprising I listened all the way through, it was easy enough background,.. although tuning in it really was not my thing. The singer did my head in, the covers were off beat.
Suede
3/5
Kind of good but boring
Death In Vegas
4/5
That was good, not massively memorable but easy enough to listen to
Emmylou Harris
3/5
I normally like a bit of country but this was a bit grateing. Covers didn’t even do it for me. Emmylou’s voice and the instrumentals were nice…but this just did not hit the mark for me 2.5
Jane Weaver
4/5
This was a good album, a bit dreamy, a bit upbeat a bit psychedelic…I’m only giving it a 4 as nothing quite caught me enough to save, and I can’t remember any of the tracks
Snoop Dogg
3/5
Smooth grooves, but unnecessarily crude. Snoop was a teenager when this was made, and it shows. Otherwise, great talent
3
New Order
4/5
This was a good album but nothing memorable hence the 4
Jungle Brothers
5/5
Really good!
Peaceful, intelligent, informative, cool and groovy.
Well done Jungle Brothers, I get why this is a Must Listen
The Fall
4/5
Shout out to Ed Blaney! (From L at Bez’s night Haci-Hendre north Wales 2011/12)
This is my first Fall album, I enjoyed it. Favourite track League Moon Monkey Mix. Would be a great band to see live.
Radiohead
3/5
After Karma Police, I was into it
Laura Nyro
1/5
That was hard, her voice did my head in. Show tube shrill
The Shamen
3/5
That was alright, all the songs sounded very similar though!
Charles Mingus
4/5
Not my usual genre, but bloody brilliant!
X-Ray Spex
5/5
That was so good, all the way through, I love Poly’s voice, very punk and yet lyrics easy to understand. Lots of energy! Love it
The Who
3/5
Easy listening, nothing memorable
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4/5
Has some lovely classic tracks. A great sunny day album
5/5
Love it
Not as bad as I had anticipated, I was in the right mood for the first couple of songs and then had to do a bit of skipping here and there.. but otherwise ok
The Stranglers
5/5
Loved it!
The The
4/5
The The definitely have something. I liked it
The Zombies
4/5
That was just fine, but not memorable
Public Enemy
2/5
I like a bit of hip hop so I was excited for this, but just found it a bit difficult to listen to
Roxy Music
4/5
Very listenable!
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
4/5
This was interesting. From the get go I enjoyed it, although due to quality and recording it was difficult to take in and remember.
I saw on Wikipedia that this recording was only meant to be a demo, but was just released as is.
In a way I think this is a shame, I would have liked to have heard the album cleaned up, Although I appreciate this outcome has quite a personal feel, and connects the listener to what was going on with Skip at the time.
Duran Duran
3/5
That was alright I liked hungry like the wolf and the chauffeur the rest was background
Paul McCartney
5/5
Beautiful! Reminds me some of the white album (with its mixes of electric, and acoustic).
This is Paul for the first time exploring his craft alone, one review compared this to a sketch book, and I agree but I don’t think it’s a bad thing.
The Teardrop Explodes
4/5
This is good music. Some songs went on a bit long, but otherwise Kilimanjaro was catchy, energetic, interesting and dramatic
Air
5/5
Very cool!
Herbie Hancock
3/5
Passed me by peacefully
Ute Lemper
1/5
This was very hard work. Only saved marginally by Purple Avenue
Slade
4/5
Aww I like Slade! I only ever knew Feel The Noise and whatever their overplayed Christmas track is….but this album was an experience, their folky, they’re beautiful, they’re noisy! I like! It’s not quite a 5, as it wasn’t that memorable
Isaac Hayes
3/5
Alright
The Soft Boys
4/5
That was long but good
There was so much I couldn’t really take it in, but every song had groove and audible lyrics, an easy contribution to my full daily commute (to and from work) all the way up could hear Sid Barret, and Sid Barrett and other punk
Ella Fitzgerald
5/5
Wonderful!
Long, but satisfying, I kept coming back to it throughout the day.
The song writing and the singer are a match made in heaven
The Flying Burrito Brothers
4/5
I liked it
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
5/5
Loved it!
XTC
3/5
Not my thing but not too terrible
Burning Spear
4/5
Normally my favourite genre, this didn’t quite do it for me like I hoped it would. I did get to learn about Marcus Garvey though…
The Temptations
4/5
Good stuff!
Pentangle
4/5
Loved it
Dizzee Rascal
5/5
Nostalgic
The Notorious B.I.G.
4/5
I didn’t mind that album, I especially liked Respect with Diana King (I’m definitely gonna check more of her work out) otherwise it had groove, maybe a bit too many sketches, I feel like they were fashionable at the time? Probably wouldn’t listen again
Queen
4/5
I enjoyed that
Black Sabbath
5/5
My first Black Sabbath album! Loved it!
The Smiths
5/5
Loved it!
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Nothing really stood out, but it was easy enough otherwise
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
4/5
I enjoyed that
Sparks
4/5
Really good!
Not my favourite kind of music, but still a vibe
David Bowie
2/5
Mostly difficult part from Heroes and Moss Garden…I wouldn’t listen again
Small Faces
4/5
I listened to this album when I was a teenager, it was nice to revisit as an adult. I appreciated both the music and the poetry more this time around, afterglow’ is a great track, although there are other albums of theirs with better songs
The Doors
4/5
Awsome!
The La's
4/5
Really good!
Calexico
4/5
Good stuff!
Mott The Hoople
4/5
This is good as a whole l, I didn’t manage to pick any favourite tracks but there was lots of good moments
Prince
4/5
I liked it
Starfish and Coffee is my favourite.
I enjoyed myself all the way through, although there was quite a bit of 80’s movie montage music
R.E.M.
3/5
That was alright
3/5
Passed me by easily enough, nothing interesting
R.E.M.
3/5
That was alright
Little Simz
3/5
Music, beats, her voice, production all 10 out of 10, but the lyrics were not interesting, with a lot of tired and well and truly tried themes
Mike Ladd
4/5
I probably wouldn’t listen again, but I think this is a really good album, with lots of beautiful poetry, I’ve never heard of Mike Ladd but I respect his work
Deee-Lite
5/5
That was so good, cool beats all the way through!
Cream
4/5
No complaints, a wonderful 60’s band, not quite a 5, but a close 4.5
I love Strange Brew and Sunshine of your love (already favourite songs) but nothing else stands out quite so much
Sonic Youth
2/5
“My name is bubblegum!”
I listened all the way through, it was a bit painful but doable
Sex Pistols
3/5
Fun!
Foo Fighters
3/5
Absolutely fine, probably wouldn’t listen again, but I was so at ease I accidentally listened twice!!
The Birthday Party
3/5
For an album I will never listen to again, I didn’t mind it too much, it was punk, but not harsh punk, easy enough background
Mercury Rev
3/5
Just had it as background, nothing caught me to much, but it was alright
Elliott Smith
3/5
Just had it as background while I read up about Elliot Smith (while on the train), poor guy, he obviously had and has a lot of fans…
The music was easy enough to listen to, but, like in the first review on this page, needs the right moment
The Isley Brothers
3/5
Good, easy listening, not my thing, wouldn’t go back again, but no complaints!
The Style Council
2/5
Definitely eclectic but I couldn’t quite find anything I really liked
David Ackles
2/5
After taking a year + break, I’m catching up on the ones I’ve not reviewed (that kind of put me off the project in the first place!)This is one of them, I’m 3rd track in, and I’ve just gotta let it go. 2 because I didn’t give it a real chance, and David Ackles to be fair, does have a decent set of pipes!
CHIC
3/5
The slow ones were a bit cheesy for me, and the quick ones were great to walk with. It’s sounds like the musicians had a lot of fun doing their thing, I can imagine them being really in the zone. I was surprised at how familiar ‘I want your love’ and ‘freak out’ were.
I’m going for
3/5 only because it’s not my thing, not because it isn’t well produced cohesive music
The Young Rascals
4/5
This was a nice album, I love that 60’s sound. None of the songs really stood out that much for me, apart from Groovin
The Jam
3/5
Missy Elliott
4/5
I give this album a 4, as I have a couple of the tracks saved, it was a good experience, but I didn’t find it amazing
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
For my mood today, this is a 4, the first song especially is very good. I think on a happier active day it would have been harder to listen to…while I’m here I’m gonna catch up on ‘murder ballads’!
ZZ Top
4/5
Great! No complaints, would have them on as background again
4
Rufus Wainwright
2/5
There was some alright bits here and there
Richard Thompson
3/5
The title track ‘Bright Lights’ has been one of my favourite songs ever, I absolutely love it, if I did karaoke, that’s the song I would do.
However, I found the rest of the album to be quite low grade English 60s/70’s folk. Is is 3.5 for me
Elvis Costello
3/5
Not bad, but not memorable
Scott Walker
1/5
When I started concentrating on this album, I had to skip every song, it’s all just theatre music
Traffic
4/5
Started off a 2 ended up 3.5/4
Jazzy, psychedelic and folky
FairPlay, these boys are musicians
Arctic Monkeys
3/5
That was alright, a little bit same-y throughout, but I respect their musicianship
PJ Harvey
3/5
Punky, Energetic, wail-y, alright but I wouldn’t listen again
3
Michael Kiwanuka
5/5
Wow, that was an excellent album! Atmospheric, groovy, happy, sad. Very listenable. I’d never heard of this artist before, but will be sure to listen to his other works
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
Beautiful! This is what I came here for!
What a great recording.. and what a lovely night that must have been.
I’m only giving a 4 because while her voice and the genre are top top, I have heard some of the other versions of some of the songs that I enjoyed much more.
To sum up, I have big appreciation for Sarah Vaughn’s talent, but don’t absolutely adore her style
Giant Sand
3/5
That was just fine
John Coltrane
4/5
Definitely jazz, not my usual listen, but I enjoyed it
k.d. lang
4/5
80s Patsy Cline
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Really nothing to report, not bad, not that good, it just happened
Joni Mitchell
4/5
To quote my partner: best luteal phase album ever made
Skepta
2/5
Mad cringe fam
Happy Mondays
4/5
Good stuff! relaxing, psychedelic, easy listening, a bit samey but excellent up beat background
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
I will always love Simon and Garfunkel, apart from the song Bridge Over Troubled Water, (I urge everyone to listen to Prince Busters version, it’s beautiful) otherwise I could listen to any S&G again and again on repeat, they soothe my soul
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5/5
I now get why Bob Marley is so famous, this album is lovely.
Granted I am a reggae fan, although I never listen to BM, I think his music is totally overplayed, but hearing all these classics together on one album, I understand why he is considered such a legend
Sugar
3/5
Not that impressed but could listen, sounds like generic 90s pop grunge. I give it a 3
If I can’t change your mind was my favourite
Adele
5/5
This album is good, I’ve never been an Adele music fan, never tried after hearing so many radio repeats, but this album was rich and full of bangers. It has to be a 5
Joy Division
3/5
They’ve got some good guitar riffs, but still I am yet to get the hype around Joy Division
Faust
4/5
Actually enjoyable-totally psychedelic, a bit beta band, a bit Hendrix, a bit country Joe and the fish, loads of chaotic 60s/70s realness
It’s a 4 because some bits did get a bit to full on
Madness
3/5
I did listen all the way through, and for that they get a 3, I did find it bit dull and maybe a bit cheesy, sorry Madness
Missy Elliott
3/5
I preferred the tracks on Under Construction, but this album had a lot less ego, Missy seems a lot sweeter, presenting us some proper old skool 90s R&B
Izzy Izzy ah was my favourite
I’m giving a 3 as it’s not really my kind of music, too smooth, but it deserves more
Franz Ferdinand
3/5
I liked it, but didn’t really take any of it in
The Velvet Underground
4/5
For the tracks I like: pale blue eyes, after eyes and some kinda love I’d give this album a 4, otherwise it’s a 3
Throbbing Gristle
3/5
I listened to this album when I was out doing chores, it totally spun me out.
King Crimson
4/5
Lovely
Aerosmith
3/5
Not my type of music but I respect the playing
The Smiths
4/5
Was alright, I didn’t enjoy it as much as the queen is dead,
I give it a 3.5- so a 4 because when they’re good, they’re really good
JAY Z
4/5
Takeover is good
His lyrics are smooth, but maybe not that interesting
Easy enough to listen to
Big Ego stuff as always with JZ
Renagade was good
It was all good for its genre but I would probably never listen again
3.5 so a 4
Lenny Kravitz
2/5
T1 already a bit annoying
T2 voice is winey, he’s going for a Beatles thing, but it sounds a bit try hard,
Inconsistent,
Cliche, tacky, cringe
“Love can make a little child smile”
Going for a st peppers thing
But it’s been done, it ain’t working for me,
Yet for some reason I’m not skipping,
God the sax
I’m nearly at my stop (train station)
I’ll listen through
Maybe jokes on me the Beatles thing might be deliberate
In the 3rd is he saying beatle train?
4 skip
Ugh more Beatles 5 skip
in the underground internet cut
Intercept with
Alabama Shakes (always alright)
Coyote shivers (Sugar high)
Have love will travel (the sonics)
And back in, oh god, fear, and skip
Oh god again, does anybody out there even care, god, hhhmm this one is marginally better with tune, cheesy sentiment, too much, yuck, I just can’t it’s cringe, skip
Mr cab driver…eughh again, did some research on Kravitz, he’s a nepo baby, now I get it, his music’s crap
Skip
Mary -skip
Be …god skip
Blues for sister someone… kravitz knows junky prostitutes, he’s cool
Skip
Skip
Flower child, god, Kravitz is cringe, or is this just dated?
I’m giving it a 2
Bob Dylan
4/5
I love Bob Dylan, but can agree with critics that a lot of the songs sounds the same, he definitely has a formula, none the less it’s one I appreciate
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Nice but every song quite similar and indistinguishable, unadulterated crooner music!
Carpenters
2/5
It’s not bad music, it’s put together well enough, it’s just really not my thing 2
Massive Attack
4/5
I’m like it, especially the songs with Horace Andy and Tricky.
I especially liked the last song, but probably won’t listen to the album again
4
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
For me this was fun and easy listening, a generic but a high quality old school rock and roll sounding album from another band I’ve only ever listened to a few tracks from, I give to a 4
Kate Bush
4/5
A very British, very sureal, theatrical and listenable album-4 out of 5 as I probably will never listen again
Favour track was Suspended in gaffa
Beatles
5/5
I will always give the Beatles a 5.
But this isn’t my favourite, in my opinion Side 1 the best, side 2’s gets a bit trippy and silly.