1001 Albums Summary

Nice groovy riffs albeit slightly repetitive at times. Definitely underestimated Rod, but tails off towards the end. Favourites: Gasoline Alley It's All Over Now My Way of Giving

So so good. Can't decide if it is my favourite Gorillaz album. Favourites: Tomorrow Comes Today Clint Eastwood Rock the House 19-2000 Slow Country M1 A1

Loved the interactions with the audience. Favourites: Folsom Prison Blues The Long Black Veil

Iconic sound - very repetitive. Lots of energy. Favourites: Blitzkrieg Bop Havana Affair 53rd & 3rd

Really fun jazzy album. Nice instrumentals Favourites : Aja Home at Last Josie

Very cool southern sound. Couple of the songs quite reminiscent of Jailhouse Rock. Favourites: Lookin' Out My Back Door Up Around the Bend Long As I can See The Light

Beautiful album. Simpler and quieter than their later works. Vocals are fantastic. Very difficult to pick favourites. Favourites: Candy Says What Goes On That's The Story Of My Life The Murder Mystery

Great easy-listening country album. Wonderful band name. Favourites: Christine's Tune Sin City Dark End of the Street Hot Burrito #2

Awesome album full of energy. Much prefer the Iggy mix to the Bowie mix; it's much more in your face and powerful and the bass sounds fantastic. Favourites: Search and Destroy Gimme Danger Raw Power

Pretty good album, although not all the tracks are to my taste. Stray cat blues sounds amazing but the lyrics don't quite hold up. Favourites: Sympathy for the Devil Jigsaw Puzzle Salt of the Earth

Awesome album - opening track really draws you into it instantly. Very dramatic almost cinematic, really cool. Favourites: Dominion / Mother Russia Lucretia My Reflection Flood II

Solid album with a glimmer of what's to come. Favourites: All I've Got To Do Please Mister Postman Money (That's What I Want)

A truly great album. It's nothing complicated or taking huge risks, but it's done perfectly. Wonderfully produced, the vocals sounds great and there's some powerful lyrics in there. The kind of album that can be played anytime during the year and fit the mood. So close to a 5* for me - unsure if I prefer this or Summerteeth. Favourites: I Am Trying to Break Your Heart Kamera Jesus, Etc. Heavy Metal Drummer

One of those albums that I can see why it's so beloved, but I don't think ZZ Top are to my personal taste. A couple of great tracks on here and the guitars sound great, but it's just not for me! Favourites: Gimme All Your Lovin' Sharp Dressed Man I Need You Tonight

My enjoyment of this album kept on growing all the way through the runtime - and I'm sure I'll like it even more on second listen. I could not believe this came out in 1983! I'd have put money on it being mid 90s or later. Very solid throughout. Favourites: Add It Up Prove My Love Gone Daddy Gone

If it weren't for this website, I'd never be listening to a full Limp Bizkit album all the way til the end. I would be lying if I said I didn't get any enjoyment out of it: it's definitely fun and makes me think of the '99 Woodstock performance the year before this came out. Lyrics are awful but I think that's part of the charm. I won't be listening to it again though! Difficult to pick favourites because most of the tracks all sound the same to me - but I would highlight Boiler as somewhat of a standout track.

Some really great tracks on this one - such a talented musician. Favourites: Sunflower Wild Wood Has My Fire Really Gone Out? 5th Season

A product of it's time, the songs all tend to follow the same pattern and structure. Especially the final chorus on each song that's pitched up an octave. Soda Pop and The Beat Goes On do stray from this though. And I will say that the title track is a certified banger.

This was a nice album, easy-listening but didn't blow me away. There were some tracks that I'll definitely revisit but probably not the album as a whole. Favourites: La femme d'argent Talisman Ce matin-là

It's a cool album! Some really interesting themes but it also doesn't take itself too seriously. Would absolutely revisit this. Favourites: School Dreamer If Everyone Was Listening Crime Of The Century

As a long-term defender of her Christmas No1 "All I Want For Christmas Is You", I didn't go into this with a completely negative mindset. But unfortunately, I absolutely hated this album and it did nothing for me. A tedious album that goes down as my first one star. Even the Britney Spears album had the comic relief of tracks like Soda Pop and Email My Heart. Very sorry, Mariah.

Very bright and youthful album, though not quite as polished as their later music. A super fun listen and there are some fantastic tracks on there for sure. The B-side in particular is stacked. Favourites: New Feeling Don't Worry About The Government Psycho Killer Pulled Up

Permission to Land! How haven't I listened to this album before? If you hear a song as awesome as I Believe in a Thing Called Love it should be a no-brainer to check out the album. I also love that this track is followed up by 'Love is only a Feeling' and Givin' Up'. A mix of Queen, ACDC, and Metallica, this album is full of energetic bangers and it doesn't slow down. Justin's vocals sound fantastic, there are some wonderful guitar riffs throughout. So much fun. Favourites: Growing on Me I Believe in a Thing Called Love Givin' Up

I am in no place to judge or rate Bob Marley. He's a legend and this album is great. Favourites : No Woman No Cry So Jah S'eh Bend Down Low

I know so little about Janis Joplin aside from her name, this was a really nice listen. Punchy, powerful tunes with some great lyrics. A slight country twang too, mixed in. Favourites: Move Over Cry Baby My Baby Me and Bobby McGee

Country albums are difficult for me to rate because they don't really do anything for me. I'm sure this is a great country record but I'm not the right person for it.

If there's one thing I've learned about Missy Elliott, it's that she can't stand the rain (against the window). Honestly, I wasn't sure at the start but I was really enjoying it by the end. Missy has won me round somewhat. That being said, my favourite misheard lyric so far was believing she was announcing her bowel issues after smoking some weed: "Pass the blunt on the left hand side, I've got the runs" Favourites: Izzy Izzy Ahh I'm Talkin' Getaway

I found this quite hit and miss really, but the hits did work for me. Dizzee Rascal is a talented dude. Favourites: I Luv U 2 Far Fix Up, Look Sharp

Really enjoyed this album, confirmed to me that Janis Joplin is just awesome. Her voice is just fantastic, big fan. Bonus points for the amazing album artwork. Favourites: Piece Of My Heart Oh, Sweet Mary Catch Me Daddy

I have listened to this twice, and absolutely love it from front to back. What an absolutely wonderful album, each track just works on its own level. Such a delight to listen to, I've got to give this my first 5* rating. Favourites: See No Evil Venus Marquee Moon Prove It

My first real introduction to Sonic Youth and I've got to say I love it. The noise is just so raw and powerful it makes me want to relisten immediately. Just leaves me wondering why I've never checked them out properly before. Favourites: 100% Wish Fulfillment Sugar Kane Chapel Hill

If there's one good thing I've taken away from this album it's the burning desire to go and rewatch Father Ted. Honestly whilst I enjoyed this in part, the lyrics and their delivery made me feel icky. "So I suggested. She protested. I persisted til she said Well OK. And I Said WeyHey". Even if the lyrics are meant to be taken as irony, it's a bit much for the full album. Favourites: Something for the Weekend Charge Songs of Love

This album is obviously fantastic. The first 5 tracks are just so good, and I was pleasantly surprised by the back half of the album which I was previously unfamiliar with. I don't feel I can give it a full 5* but it's incredibly close. Favourites: Smells Like Teen Spirit In Bloom Come As You Are Endless, Nameless

It's funky, it's groovy. A lot to like about this. Interesting to see the origin of the 'I'm a celebrity get me out of here' drums. Favourites: Happy Feelin' Yearnin' Learnin' Africano

It's obvious that this album is quite special. The blend of western styles with African influence is a unique listen, and there are the clear standout tracks. I'm aware there's some controversy surrounding it, and I'm not attuned to all the facts - but I really liked this. Favourites: Graceland Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes You Can Call Me Al

Any more Steely Dan albums and I think I might become a fan. This album flowed so nicely from start to finish and was the perfect accompaniment to my walk along the seafront. Just wonderful vibes, but distinctly different from my memory of Aja. Favourites: Rikki Don't Lose That Number Any Major Dude Will Tell You Pretzel Logic

Can't say I'm a fan of the album cover, but I did really enjoy this. Some really great tracks in there and a couple that show clear future influence on bands like The Strokes. I can't say that the production of this sounds particularly brilliant but I enjoyed it for its raw, unedited feel. Favourites: The Passenger Tonight Neighbourhood Threat Fall In Love With Me

Admittedly, I thought this might be a bit of a slog to get through. And whilst I did get a bit tired by the very end of the album, I hugely enjoyed most of it. The lyrics are just beautiful, a gorgeous ode to love and the loss of it. Would love to listen to this on vinyl by a crackling fire. Favourites: In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning I Get Along Without You Very Well When Your Lover Has Gone Last Night When We Were Young

I really wouldn't consider myself an Oasis fan, but it's got to be said that this album is gigantic. The amount of brilliant anthems on this thing, I really enjoyed listening to this all the way through. That being said, the lyrics are really shoddy a lot of the time. Special shout-out to Champagne Supernova as the perfect closing track. Favourites: Don't Look Back In Anger She's Electric Champagne Supernova

I rarely attribute perfection to an album, but Illinois comes incredibly close. An absolutely gorgeous 73 minutes of music picked full of so many emotions. Some tracks make me cry, some fill me with jubilation, some are just so very groovy! And the instrumentals sing for themselves. The arrangements and production are top tier, and I can't think of any faults at all. I was already a massive fan of Sufjan and this album so I'm so happy it is on this list, a real win. Favourites: Come on! Feel The Illinoise! Jacksonville Chicago Casimir Pulaski Day The Man of Metropolis The Predatory Wasp They Are Night Zombies!

This has got to be the most middle of the road album I've listened to yet. I didn't actively dislike it, but I didn't like it either. Feels harsh giving it a 2* but I can't justify the third star. Favourites: The Teams That Meet In Caffs Seven Days Too Long

This album is a prime example as to why I'm continuing with this project. A wonderfully unique collection of tracks, the last 3 in particular conjuring up some really dark emotions. The use of narrative throughout is cleverly done with some haunting lyrics. The guitars and drums sound fantastic. It is the kind of album that I feel could be bumped up to 5* after multiple listens. Favourites: Breadcrumb Trail Washer Good Morning, Captain

Gotta give it to Pere Ubu, it's experimental, fun, bizarre, incomprehensible at times. All things I enjoy hearing, and I can't help but have a soft spot for this album. It's not going to be an immediate favourite but it was a lot of fun and I'll definitely revisit this one. Favourites: Navvy I, Will Wait Drinking Wine Spodyody

I'll be honest, I expected to like this more than I did. I was unfamiliar with the album, and it starts off so strong but the rest of the album didn't blow me away. Maybe I'll change my mind on that within time. That being said - I liked a fair deal of it. Favourites: Radio Free Europe Pilgrimage 9-9

A great Beatles album, a clear step up from 'With The Beatles'. Whilst some of the tracklist doesn't quite hit the mark with me, and I'm not a fan of the closing track, there are some truly beautiful songs on here that definitely raise this album to a higher place. Favourites: Norwegian Wood Michelle In My Life

I really enjoyed listening to this one. A really great album. Favourites: Waiting For The Sun Peace Frog The Spy Indian Summer

I don't care what anyone says, I'm giving this 5*. The whole thing is just such a great time. The blend of latin rhythms with heavier guitar riffs and exciting drums. I couldn't help but smile throughout the whole thing. Beautiful! Favourites: Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen Incident At Neshabur Se a Cabo Samba Pa Ti

With an album output to match the likes of King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard, it was nice to hear a snippet of John Lee Hooker's humongous discography. However the amount of collaborations on this particular album leaves me feeling as if I didn't get the best introduction to his music. Despite some nice moments on here, I did find myself a little bored at times. That being said, I can appreciate the artistry. Favourites: The Healer Think Twice Before You Go My Dream

Listening to this, I am sad that my 14 year old self never got into Slipknot - I'm sure I would have loved it. I went into this with some false assumptions about the style of music, and with fear that I may not last the full 72 minutes of this album. Whilst I didn't particularly love the last three songs and by that point I was willing it to end, I really enjoyed the rest of the album to my surprise. There are so many great hard hitting tracks on this thing. The drums and guitars sound fantastic, even though I wasn't completely on board with some of the vocals; they just felt a little out of place. Favourites: Gematria Vendetta This Cold Black All Hope Is Gone

If you're gonna go for the name "The Band" you've got to at least be pretty decent. And they are better than that, I found a lot to love in this album, and I'll certainly be revisiting it. Plus the album art is great. Favourites: To Kingdom Come Caledonia Mission The Weight Chest Fever

After having visited the castle made of sand that Hendrix was supposedly referring to, it's fitting that I listened to this album. It is groovy, funky with some great melodies and lyrics. Hendrix has got it all. Favourites: Spanish Castle Magic Wait Until Tomorrow If 6 Was 9 Castles Made of Sand

A stellar album; I listened twice through and would happily listen again. There's so much to love about this, and it's immediately obvious why Ms. Dynamite has the reputation she does. Brilliant stuff. Favourites: Dy-Na-Mi-Tee Put Him Out Sick'n'Tired Now U Want My Love

Listening to this album, it really feels like I should like it a lot, but something just doesn't click. It's got all the components to be a great listen, and I did enjoy parts. Maybe it requires multiple listens, I'm not quite sure. Favourites: Get Duffy If They Move Kill'em Trainspotting

I was both surprised and happy to see this album pop up. As much as I like it, I really am not sure if it is deserving of a place on this list - there's just too many great Bowie albums. I have a soft spot for this one and I feel it definitely got overshadowed by Blackstar. But 'The Next Day' is really great. It's a more straightforward Bowie album as they come, and it really really works, well worth a 4* rating with a lot of fantastic tracks. Favourites: The Next Day Where Are We Now If You Can See Me You Feel So Lonely You Could Die

It's a fun album, a little hit and miss for me. But the hits a really good! Plus they have got great hair. Favourites: Tooting Bec Wreck Lick Summer Love Back To Mystery City

This album hits you wave of passion and energy right from the off, and this doesn't let up for the whole 1 hour runtime. Some wonderful tracks in here, not least the closer which featured in Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing". A power house of an album. Favourites: Pollywanacraka Burn Hollywood Burn Fear Of A Black Planet Fight The Power

An objectively great album, but for some reason not quite to my taste. I like the vocals and the energy on a lot of the tracks. Favourites: To Be Someone (Didn't We Have A Nice Time) The Place I Love ...Down In The Tube Station At Midnight

Another album that I'm slightly surprised at its' inclusion on this list. It's a very good album, and the similarities to Nirvana are most notable here. But I feel like there are better Foo Fighters albums that warrant a place. That being said, it's raw and grungy, and most tracks hit the spot. Favourites: Alone + Easy Target Floaty Exhausted

I don't often find myself in the mood to listen to Michael Jackson, so this one took me a while to rate. But on this album he is undoubtedly at the top of his game, and it's very consistent throughout. Hee hee! Favourites: The Way You Make Me Feel Man In The Mirror Smooth Criminal

Yeah this is a good fun punk album, it's noisy and ferocious as you would expect. I must mention Anti-Pope as a particular standout, some brilliant lyrics that don't leave any room for the imagination. A wild ride. Favourites: I Just Can't Be Happy Today Anti-Pope Looking At You

I have never listened to this album before, but I was familiar with over half of the tracks - this thing is just full of hits. I can't say I'm overly keen on the title track actually, but nonetheless it's a brilliant album, and is deserved of its reputation. Favourites: Cecilia So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright The Only Living Boy in New York

"I hit him back...with my pet rat!". What a great lyric. I really liked Disc 1, but Disc 2 was just fantastic. A great punk album, with the added brass backing, I'm super happy to have listened to this. Favourites: I Can't Do Anything Genetic Engineering Germfree Adolescence The Day The World Turned Day-Glo

The first Radiohead album on this list, what a great day this is. I am surprised at its inclusion, but I'm very happy that this gave me another reason to listen to this; an album that I definitely have overlooked. Its wonderfully dark and unsettling throughout, with the most creepy/macabre lyrics of any Radiohead album. The first 6 tracks are all fantastic in their own crazy ways, and the closer is maybe my favourite of all, with it's awesome saxophone accompaniment. There are a few tracks that don't quite hit for me so I can't be giving this a 5*, but it's remarkably close and definitely an overlooked album in their discography. Favourites: Packt Like Sardines In A Crushd Tin Box Pyramid Song I Might Be Wrong Life In A Glasshouse

Honestly, I was expecting to dislike this. And after the opener I thought I had predicted correctly. But from 'Speakin' Out' onwards comes a run of tracks that subverted my expectations. The soft piano melodies are fantastic, and Neil's voice sounds really great on this, full of passion. And of course there are the wonderful harmonica instrumentals that can't be missed. Consider me surprised, I'll be returning to this one. Favourites: Borrowed Tune Mellow My Mind Tired Eyes

Probably the earliest I've ever listened to one of these, purely because it's a phenomenal album and is perfect for a gentle morning listen. 27 minutes of bliss. The songs on here are just so beautiful, the guitar picking sounds magical, and the lyrics are so simple and meaningful. I feel like I could just listen to this and sink into a fluffy pillow. Favourites: Pink Moon Place To Be Things Behind The Sun Parasite From The Morning

Awesome album. Possibly too long, but you get a real mix of flavours throughout. Some tracks had a great funk and rhythm, others delivered hard flows. I felt great listening to this and will definitely be revisiting some of my favourite tracks. Favourites: Ms. Jackson Snappin' & Trappin' B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)

This album is an absolute banger, and I feel no shame in giving it a full 5*. The iconic black and white album cover. And the strongest of starts to an album with 'Hanging On The Telephone' followed by 'One Way Or Another'. And despite how strong this album starts, it never really lets up; I would even argue that the end of the album might be even better! Just an all round brilliant time and I would feel guilty giving it less than full marks. Favourites: One Way or Another I Know But I Don't Will Anything Happen Heart Of Glass I'm Gonna Love You Too

This is a really great album, each song has merit. Fiona Apple's voice sounds great and the lyrics are thoughtful and emotive. Even though the whole album is good, 'Never is a Promise' is truly superb and deserves a special mention, a wonderful song. Favourites: Shadowboxer Criminal Slow Like Honey Never Is a Promise

I think I got whiplash from listening to this off the back of a run of brilliant albums. Maybe I was just hot and tired when I listened to this. I really dislikes this, which surprises me somewhat because the blend of punk, hip-hop, and pop sounds so interesting to me. But unfortunately I just didn't get anything from it and found it actively annoying at times. Sorry :( Favourites: Thrasher?

It's jazz. I'm not scared of it. I enjoyed the listen, and despite not knowing a lot about jazz, I feel it was a pretty good album. That's all I have to say. There's only 4 tracks so I can't really pick a favourite.

An interesting album, one that I wished I liked more! It has so much that I like, but I don't think it has clicked yet. Maybe I'll come back to it and realise that it is better than I thought. Favourites: S.F. Sorrow is Born Mr. Evasion Walking Through My Dreams

Well I've been waiting for this one, and it rightly takes its place in the exclusive 5* category of my list. What a phenomenal album. The opening 4 tracks have got to be some of the best on any album, with Weird Fishes / Arpeggi being my most common answer to the question 'What's your favourite song?'. All I Need is probably the weakest track on the album for me but when a song of that quality is the weakest then that speaks for itself. Maybe my favourite Radiohead album? Favourites: 15 Step Bodysnatchers Nude Weird Fishes / Arpeggi Reckoner Jigsaw Falling Into Place

This is a proper mixed bag! I'm not a massive fan of Queen, but this has some of my favourite and least favourite Queen songs on it. "It's always a hit or miss so take your aim" perfectly sums it up. I must give a mention to Leroy Brown because, although I didn't like it, it was a great listen and I was not aware Queen had a song in this style. Favourites: Brighton Rock Killer Queen Stone Cold Crazy

Really enjoyed this one. Can definitely draw some similarities to Young Fathers, the rhythm and energy that flows throughout. Big fan of this. Favourites: Halfway Home Golden Age Shout Me Out DLZ

First time listening to this in full and I've got to say, I didn't dig it as much as I thought I might. On the scale of my enjoyment of Nu Metal bands on this list, Linkin Park would currently sit comfortably above Limp Bizkit but with some distance behind Slipknot's 'All Hope Is Gone'. 2* feels harsh but I can't justify the third I'm afraid, sorry LP! Favourites : With You Crawling In the End

I'm not a huge ACDC fan I'll be honest. This album rocks but it's just not quite for me. It absolutely deserves a place on this list, and the double hitter of Back In Black and You Shook Me All Night Long is awesome. But outside of that I can't say that I personally got a huge amount of enjoyment from this. Favourites: Shoot To Thrill Back In Black You Shook Me All Night Long

This is great, a nice introduction to Afrobeat. Made my commute to work rather nice indeed, can't be in a bad mood listening to this stuff.

Despite clearly being a very good album, it loses marks for the jumpscare at the start that instantly put me in a bad mood. Also, it really isn't a good one to listen to after having been through a big breakup; all the love that Ray Charles describes just makes me feel sick. That being said, I can appreciate the artistry despite it not being quite for me. Favourites: Just For a Thrill Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin'

I really love this album. It's very dreamlike and I feel as though I'm floating in space when I'm listening to it. Not the cold, empty, lonely space, but more of the moon and shooting star kind of space. Favourites: Svefn-g-englar Flugufrelsarinn Ny Batterí

I've always loved the song 'Just Like Honey', but for whatever reason I've never explored The Jesus and Mary Chain further. I'm very happy to find on this album a lot of other tracks that are in the same style of Just Like Honey; I love the hazy electric guitar sound and the vocal style. I'm surprised to hear some of the more noisy tracks on here too, it made for a great listen. Favourites: Just Like Honey Cut Dead You Trip Me Up Something's Wrong

I feel pretty underwhelmed after listening to this. 'Dreaming Of You' is such a wonderful song, and so I had really high hopes for the rest of the album. Maybe it deserves a second listen but I just didn't get on with most of the tracks here. Can't work out why it deserves a spot on this list! Favourites: Dreaming of You Waiting for the Heartaches Skeleton Key

Wow, I really really loved this one. The fact that I was both willing and able to listen to it twice in one day is telling. It just sounds impeccable right the way through, and I couldn't help but groove along the whole way. It slows down a couple of times, notably for the track 'Comin' Back To Me' which is a really beautiful song with wonderful lyrics. So happy to have come across this one! Favourites: Somebody To Love Comin' Back To Me ⅗ of a Mile in 10 Seconds Embryonic Journey

Another really great album. This one hooked me immediately with Roundabout, an absolutely terrific track. I expected it continue in the same vein, but it actually changed gears quite a lot throughout. Great album that could go up in my ratings with another listen. Favourites: Roundabout South Side Of The Sky Heart Of The Sunrise America

I have found so many great artists/albums through this list, and now I have also discovered an irrational dislike of Elvis Costello. Can't quite put my finger on why I'm not a fan, despite this album being so highly regarded. It's alright, it's fine. I'm familiar with Oliver's army, I didn't really enjoy it this time, however. Strange one. Favourites: Senior Service Green Shirt

Glamorous Indie rock and roll is all I want. It's a really great album, albeit with a few duds scattered in there. So many great hits. However, immediately after this album finished, a track from Sam's town played and reminded me as to why I prefer that album. Hot Fuss is great nonetheless. Favourites: Somebody Told Me All These Things That I've Done Change Your Mind Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll

Sure, she's got a great voice and then execution of these covers are very professional. But it's incredibly difficult to rate an album full of covers. A strange inclusion on this list. Tricky business.

I knew I'd like this album, but not as much as I did. Such a brilliant collection of songs, a fun, drunken, folk-punk ride. RIP Shane MacGowan. Favourites: If I Should Fall From Grace With God Bottle Of Smoke Fairytale of New York Medley The Irish Rover South Australia

An interesting inclusion on this list, and I've got to say that the album cover alone is worth it - I love it. It's a really fun jam, but I'm not blown away by the album as a whole. Still a really good listen. The alternate versions are very quirky, and the song 'Ever Since the World Began' is itself an interesting phenomenon. Favourites: Lost Woman Over, Under, Sideways, Down The Nazz are Blue What Do You Want

Similarly to 'The Next Day', this is a great Bowie album but I'm not sure why it necessarily deserves a place on the list. It's a softer, more easy listening album. A really chilled listen, but there's just so many Bowie albums that are better and more interesting! Not to take away from this. Favourites: Young Americans Fascination Fame

This stuff is great. Obviously I was familiar with the title track but I was so pleased that the rest of the album delivered in providing some really interesting, funky stuff. I can really hear the influence on the likes of St Vincent and Fever Ray amongst others. Also it was a great album to accompany on my first ever 10k run; the perfect mix of steady rhythms. Favourites: Love Is a Stranger I Could Give You (A Mirror) Jennifer Monkey Monkey

When the first song started playing; 6'1", I thought I was in for a great album that I'd really love. I really liked the style, and the sound of it. But unfortunately of the 18 tracks, only about a quarter of them I really enjoyed. So many tracks feel like they're on the cusp of getting somewhere only to slump back into a slower pace which left me wanting more. Still, a worthwhile listen. Favourites: 6'1" Help Me Mary Never Said Canary

It's good stuff - the kind of album that probably deserves multiple listens to appreciate. A lot of it captures a moody tone, with slower beats, and then there's tracks like 'One Day Like This' that is just a certified banger. Favourites: The Bones Of You Mirrorball Weather To Fly One Day Like This

I have a suspicion that all the jazz records on this list will get a 3* rating from me, because I always enjoy it but I find it difficult to differentiate between great jazz, good jazz, and bad jazz. To me, it's all just jazz and it's always a fun time. But I can't say much beyond that. Love the piano playing on this particular record.

A great introduction to MC Solaar and a thoroughly enjoyable album. Despite the French mostly passing me by, I was still able to grasp a gist of the lyrics. Would be the perfect soundtrack to a sunny walk through Paris. The beats and melodies just worked for me with some standout tracks in particular. Favourites: Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo Victime de la mode L'histoire de l'art Caroline

"It's gonna be a GLORIOUS day" - my thoughts when this album popped up this morning. This is an absolute masterpiece, packed full of wonderful tracks. It beautifully conveys feelings of anxiety, panic, acceptance, sadness, with Thom's haunting vocals sounding particularly brilliant on the last few tracks. Favourites: Paranoid Android Exit Music (For A Film) No Surprises Lucky The Tourist

What a great soundtrack to my Monday morning - definitely woke me up. Was really nice to listen to this one properly; Bossanova gets overshadowed by Doolittle and Surfer Rosa. But it's a really great album, comes at you hard an fast with great riffs. The album as a whole is very good I do think what stops it from reaching the heights of those other albums is that for me, there aren't any massive hits. It's missing the 'Debaser' or 'Gigantic'. But still brilliant. Favourites: Velouria Ana All Over The World Down To The Well

I'm learning quite quickly from this list that I am just not a fan of country music. This definitely has merit, but it just ain't for me. Favourites: Guitar town?

This was a pleasant surprise. This style of music is right up my street, and I'll definitely be returning for multiple listens. It takes you on a journey, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. H>A>K Modern Kosmology Slow Motion Valley

Today's album is from Randy Newman, who is most famous for his Pixar soundtracks for the likes of Toy Story and Monsters inc. And right the way through this album you can hear the same bright, shimmering piano and melodies. I couldn't quite disassociate from the Pixar connection, and for me it did feel like listening to a whole movie soundtrack. It's fine - if a little sickly sweet at points. Favourites: Last Night I Had A Dream You Can Leave Your Hat On

Frank Zappa is obviously a name I have heard quite a lot, but isn't someone I've ever actually listened to. Man, this album rocks! What a jam. Really really good fun, and the song titles are some of the best I've heard too. Great little jazzy number to end it off. Nice one Frank. Favourites: Peaches En Regalia Son of Mr. Green Genes The Gumbo Variations

Well I'm getting lucky with the amount of Radiohead I've had so soon: 4 albums from my first 101. Kid A is really fantastic, it feels cold and anxious, gloomy and atmospheric. Despite its' brilliance, I do feel that it doesn't quite fit into the legendary bracket of The Bends, OK Computer, and In Rainbows. I will still give it 5* though as it is incredibly effective at what it does, and there's a few absolutely wonderful tracks in there. Favourites: The National Anthem How to Disappear Completely Idioteque

Really nice album, love the style of guitar playing throughout. Super talented and happy to be introduced to Ali Farka Toure, I head his son is talented too. Favourites: Savane Soya

I belong to the unfortunate percentage of the population to have listened copiously to "Rumours" without bothering to give their follow-up album a listen. Thankfully this list has forced me to do so and it is really rather good; even for a first listen in which I probably wasn't able to give my full attention to the second half. It is longer and has a wider range of tracks, that I'll definitely be giving another listen. Favourites: Over & Over The Ledge Sara Tusk

Hell yeah. What an awesome, crazy album. This one was so much fun, from the weird circus intro to the psychedelic Thomas the Tank Engine sounds later in the album. Absolutely brilliant, loved the chaos. I was completely unaware of this albums existence, such a fun ride. Favourites: The American Metaphysical Circus The Garden of Earthly Delights Love Song For The Dead Che You Can Never Come Down

Great album cover. I've listened to this before, and although I do really like it - I can't quite understand the amount of love it gets. It's wacky, with a great theme, and overall I'd probably give it a 3.5 stars so I'll be generous and bump it up to a 4. Favourites: Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots, Pt 1 In The Morning of The Magicians Do You Realize??

It's a solid debut from Peter Gabriel. It's one of those situations where I can appreciate the artistic talent and vision, and can completely see why someone would love this album; but it's just not really for me. And that's okay. Favourites: Solsbury Hill Waiting For The Big One Here Comes The Flood

An iconic album. That little tinkly melody at the beginning of "Wouldn't it be Nice" just can't be beaten. The sound is instantly recognizable and there are some really wonderful tracks. It feels like this album is universally recognised as a perfect piece of art, but for my personal list I don't feel I'm able to give it 5*. Favourites: Wouldn't it be Nice I'm Waiting For The Day God Only Knows I Know There's An Answer

I usually don't like albums like this, but man has Mr Hawley won me over with his smooth silky voice. I often find this sort of stuff sickly sweet but some of these tracks were really beautiful, the voice perfectly complementing the instrumentals. It's romantic in a sleepy, dreamlike fashion and I really liked it. The closing track in particular was very atmospheric, and gave me the feeling of dying and passing on to another life. Top marks. Favourites: Hotel Room The Ocean Born Under a Bad Sign Last Orders

Wow I did not expect that. As an avid fan of horror movies, I suppose this is pretty close to the music equivalent? The gravelly voice with eerie lyrics and uncomfortable sounds in the background. I found some enjoyment in this, with a few brilliant tracks in there but 53 minutes was a stretch too long for my liking. It's quite a demanding listen so I won't be revisiting this anytime soon, but I appreciate it's uniqueness and style nonetheless. Favourites: All Stripped Down Who Are You Whistle Down The Wind

How can anyone dislike The Zombies, what a great album. Lots of brilliant little tracks in there, just lovely. Favourites: Care of Cell 44 Brief Candles Time of The Season

Probably the closest a jazz album has come to 4* on this list. It's a really great vibe and served as a wonderful soundtrack for the coffeeshop in the morning. Really liked this one.

Listening to this I am immediately transported to a hot and sweaty room, my ears ringing the next day. It's energetic and angry, I liked it a lot. Favourites: Thirsty And Miserable Police Story No More Damaged I

Yeah I'd listen to this again and again. Real fun stuff that makes you want to dance. It's groovy and funky with some great beats but still retains a darker edge. Very nice indeed. Favourites: Fine Time All The Way Run Vanishing Point

Yeah this is a killer album. The pure energy is fantastic and there are some top tier tracks on this one. No wonder this album is so recognized. By the end I did sort of get tired of his voice unfortunately but that's just me. Favourites: Out Ta Get Me Paradise City Sweet Child O' Mine

A nice enough album, but one that never really grabbed my attention. There were a few standout tracks though: Roadrunner Hospital Dance With Me

The guitar riff at the start hooked me instantly, and by "Androgynous" I was sold. This song in particular is truly beautiful, a lovely sentiment with great lyrics. Really awesome album, happy to have found it. Favourites: I Will Dare Androgynous Unsatisfied

This one felt a little bit of a chore unfortunately. I just don't think I'm a massive fan of The Rolling Stones, and once I had heard the first few tracks, I knew what the rest would be like. Not that there's anything explicitly had about the album, it's completely fine. Favourites: Tumbling Dice Torn and Frayed Ventilator Blues

The first track sounds like the soundtrack to the most difficult mario kart level.

This album cover pisses me off. Tim's silly smiling face over the yellow background just makes me irrationally angry. Can't believe he wasted his time recording this shit instead of being a father to little Jeff. In actuality, it's not a bad album and he's clearly a talented dude. Favourites: Pleasant Street Hallucinations Once I Was

I fuckin' hate the Eagles, man. Gotta agree with the Dude on this one. Not wholeheartedly, but I really didn't get much from this album. Take It Easy is a nice opener though. The bird sounds on Earlybird annoyed me a huge amount. Favourites: Take It Easy Peaceful Easy Feeling

It's Stevie Wonder - a nice album but didn't make me fall in love. Some of the songs are a little sickly sweet that I couldn't decide whether I loved or hated them. Favourites: Visions Living For The City Higher Ground

An interesting collection of short tracks. I found that there just wasn't enough time for me to get into a track before it passed to the next one. But there were a few standouts nonetheless: As We Go Up, We Go Down Motor Away Striped White Jets Blimps Go 90

It's a nice jazz album, very mellow and enjoyable.

Really loved this one. I'd never heard of Songhoy Blues but I'm very happy to be introduced to them. Their rhythm and tempo was just the perfect soundtrack to my sunny bank holiday. Great vibes all round. Favourites: Soubour Irganda Nick Al Tchere Beli

I really enjoyed listening to PJ Harvey's debut album. I predict that I'll enjoy her later albums a little more, but you can still hear the raw passion and emotion in her voice here and it's a great listening experience. Favourites: Oh My Lover Dress Hair Joe

I'll be honest when I say that I didn't get much from this album. The big hit from the album isn't one that I particularly like, and the rest of the album didn't excite me. Maybe I just don't like the style of The Police; I guess we'll have to wait and see. Favourites: Synchronicity II Murder By Numbers

Wow. When I listened to this album, I really expected to come out of it with acknowledgement that Bruce is a really talented guy, but unable to truly fall in love with the music myself. But let me tell you that from the instant the first track played, I had a smile on my face. The way his voice sounds with the piano and guitars is just delightful. Beautiful stuff. Favourites: Thunder Road Tenth Avenue Freeze-out Born To Run Jungleland

It's a colourful and experimental album that I really enjoyed. I'm hoping that by the end of this list I'll be a Beatles superfan but I'm not there yet. It's a very nice selection of tracks and I respect the direction they have gone in for this one. Favourites: Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds Getting Better Lovely Rita A Day in The Life

I just want a bit part in your life! This album is right up my street, and it is executed brilliantly. The tracklist is of consistent high quality, and it doesn't outstay it's welcome. Not to mention the brilliant cover of Mrs Robinson near the end. Great stuff I'll be listening again. Favourites: Confetti The Turnpike Down Kitchen Shakey Ground

This is a truly fantastic album. The production throughout is brilliant and it flows beautifully. It could easily be a 5* with multiple listens. Favourites: Knowledge God Criminology Wu-Gambinos

It's big, it's epic, a real experience of an album. I can really see why people adore this band. It's it exactly my style personally, however. Nevertheless, these guys rock. Favourites: The Twilight Zone

This was a lot better than I'd expected, especially considering the 93 minute runtime. I especially enjoyed some of the historical monologues that really added some depth to the album. It's still not my style, but I enjoyed it which surprised me. Favourites: 72 (This Highways Mean) Three Great Alabama Icons Angels and Fuselage

This is a very profound and beautiful album. I felt moved by the lyrics and exploration of grief but not in a wholely negative way. It seems there is a sense of peace and comfort in this album too. A really gorgeous album. Favourites: Bright Horses Night Raid Ghosteen Fireflies

The kind of album that probably improves on each listen. Dark and moody but still keeps a little groove here and there. Favourites: Atrocity Exhibition Heart and Soul Twenty Four Hours

If I had to rate the songs that I had discovered from this list so far, 'Love and Affection' would certainly be up near the top. What an absolute stellar song, I love it. The rest of the album is brilliant too, the dramatic strings and beautiful vocals combining so well. I can see why my mum loves Joan so much. Favourites: Down to Zero Love and Affection Join the Boys Somebody who loves you

A really special album, the first two tracks being especially wonderful. So much emotion in her voice it is outstanding. Just brilliant. Favourites: Talkin' bout a revolution Fast Car Baby Can I Hold You For Yiu

This album wasn't to my tastes completely but that being said there were a couple of tracks that I really enjoyed. Favourites: Pick Up Your Feelings Price Tags

This album absolutely rocks, start to finish. I was familiar with a few tracks that I really like but I was unaware that the rest of the album is just as good. An insane tracklist with so many bangers. The drums and guitar just sound so fantastic - Billy's voice is undoubtedly a little bit marmite but I am fully on board with it and it conveys so much emotion. Favourites: All of it

An album that is far more consistent than I expected it to be. I thought that it might be a few bits muddled in with a bunch of filler tracks but that's not the case at all. It starts off strong and finishes well, perhaps sagging a little bit in the middle. Despite this, a great rock album. Favourites: Closer Use Somebody I Want You Cold Desert

Some super fun tracks on this one, I really loved listening to this. It just made me feel happy. Some slower tracks that I enjoyed too such as Moonbeam which sounds like it came straight from a John Grant record. Despite being a cover, 'Without You're ally does sound fantastic on this. Favourites: Gotta Get Up Driving Along Coconut Jump Into The Fire

A short, enjoyable album though I didn't like it as much as the last CCR on this list. Favourites: Keep On Chooglin'

Yeah I really liked this one despite feeling a little sick from some of the lyrics. Listening to the intense sexual sounds through my headphones in the morning didn't help I don't think. Favourites: Things Done Changed Ready to Die

First two tracks are really beautiful, but the rest will probably need a little while to grow on me. I love the voice and the strings - sounds fantastic. Favourites: The Fairest Of The Seasons These Days Chelsea Girls

This album is such a fun time. It doesn't outstay it's welcome and has a bunch of bangers on here. Only slight issue is that the tracks and flows feel a bit similar at times. Favourites: Peter Piper It's Tricky Walk This Way Raising Hell

Well the day has finally come that a jazz album isn't rated 3* for me. Maybe I'm finally "getting" jazz. Maybe by the end of this list I'll be a real jazz fanatic. I seemed to enjoy this album by Charles Mingus slightly more than the other jazz records in this list. I loved the structure that almost felt destined for a stage show. The tracks really take you on a journey that I really love. The build up in the final track is fantastic.

A very very influential album, without a doubt. That being said, a difficult listen for someone going through a heartbreak. Short but not really that sweet if you like. Favourites: Oh Boy That'll be the Day

I really liked this record, and I'm unsure how I haven't heard of this band before now. There's some beautiful tracks in there in particular 'Thirteen' which has been covered beautifully by Elliott Smith and also the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Favourites: The Ballad of El Good Thirteen My Life is Right

An unexpected inclusion, but not one that doesn't merit it's place. It's a very powerful tracklist focused on themes of race, politics, and violence. I got a lot from this album and would be interested to hear more from the SAULT discography. Favourites: Sorry Ain't Enough Bow Monsters

Great album. I never realised the title track was such a fantastic song despite having heard it many many times. Not everything stuck with me but the few tracks that did, really impressed me. Favourites: Band on the Run Jet Let Me Roll It Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five

It's a great set of tracks, beautifully delivered. The opener is particularly beautiful and won me over immediately. Favourites: Sweet Love Caught Up in a Rapture Watch Your Step

What a great experience this was, The Prodigy definitely follow the Big Beat Manifesto. Loved this so much; it manages to be dark and gritty whilst maintaining this relentless energy all throughout. This is the kind of dance music I can get behind, it immediately transports me to a sweaty warehouse. Great stuff Favourites: Break & Enter Voodoo People No Good (Start The Dance) 3 Kilos

I was considering giving this 4* but I can't bring myself to do it. It's such a fantastic album, I felt completely immersed. Hard to pick favourites because it all just runs so smoothly as a complete album. I think it would be hard to listen to the tracks individually.

A nice enough album, although not hugely memorable. Not entirely sure what to say about this one! Favourites: Nick Of Time Have a Heart

This style just isn't my sort of thing unfortunately. Ended up being a bit of a drag to get through; a rare miss in a list full of hits. Despite that, I did like a couple of the tracks in particular: Dancewitme Lonely's the only company

I really enjoyed the previous album by Yes that I had on this list, but I do think this one is more of my style. It's deep and rich, taking you in a nice journey across the tracks. Instantly liked it but feel like it could grow even more if I picked it up again tomorrow. Favourite: And You and I

6 tracks, 4 of which are absolutely fantastic in my opinion, pretty good going. The title track I just so brilliant, with the switch up around the halfway mark being so wonderfully done. The groove of Golden Years is just so listenable. Word on a Wing really grabbed me in a way that it hadn't before. And Stay is such a great Bowie track. Favourites: Station To Station Golden Years Word On A Wing Stay

A real fun little ride this, the organ playing is pretty cool. Enjoyed it thoroughly but not much more to say otherwise.

A very unique album, that starts off very strong and I loved the first few tracks. Tails off a little for me after that but very solid nonetheless. Favourites: (We don't need) This fascist groove Penthouse and pavement Let's all make a bomb

Really happy to see this one pop up after enjoying the previous album so much. Another really fun album with a lovely cover. I think I definitely preferred Music For a Gilted Generation, but this was still really great. Favourites: Breathe Funky Shit Firestarter

Don't judge an album by its' strange album cover. I was aware of the opening track, it's a very good one. But the album gets better towards the middle segment with some awesome guitar work. The final track is brilliant. Thanks Stephen. Favourites: Old Times Good Times Go Back Home We Are Not Helpless

The songs are nice enough but I do find myself enjoying the banter in-between even more. The duet was super nice. Favourites: I Walk The Line Darlin' Companion

Really enjoyed this one, well most of it at least. A real happy listening album; although I didn't really jam with the last couple of tracks. Thumbs up. Favourites: Genesis Hall Si tu dois partir A Sailors Life

Everything about this should be something I love, but for whatever reason it's not quite working for me some of the time. I think if I was slightly drunk I would absolutely adore this. As it stands I'm a bit hungover - this album definitely isn't a hangover album. I'll give it a go another time anyway: Favourites: You Oughta Know Hand In My Pocket You Learn Head Over Feet

An enjoyable album on a sunny day. Not as good as the previous Bob Marley album on this list in my opinion (Natty Dread). Favourites: Concrete Jungle Baby We've Got A Date All Day All Night

Not my favourite from Cave but still very good which goes to show how fantastic he is. Feels a little mixed and the tracks stand up by themselves. Favourites: Straight To You When I First Came To Town Loom of The Land

It's a brilliantly gritty album with some dark lyrics in there. Most of the time I wouldn't be in the mood for an album like this, but the small percentage of the time that I am, this would be perfect. The drums and the buildup on some of the tracks are so good. Really liked this one. Favourites: Piggy Ruiner Eraser Hurt

Mystery achievement is definitely the standout track for me on this, brilliant tune that closes the album nicely. I did also enjoy some of the rest of the album but some of it didn't stick. For female fronted bands in the 70s/80s I definitely prefer Blondie. Favourites: Tattooed Love Boys Lovers Of Today Mystery Achievement

A cool album, a lovely pace with some good tracks. Not one I'll be revisiting immediately though. It's a shame my favourite track (Louie Louie) is a cover! Favourites: Whiskey Woman Shakin' All Over Louie Louie

On a list of albums that sound nothing like their album covers, this would rank pretty highly. A very pleasant jazz album. Favourites: Double-O

It's a disappointing revelation, but I've gotta say that I'm not a big fan of Duran Duran. Feels good to get that off my chest. I really just don't vibe with the style, and even the big hitters on this album didn't do it for me. Sorry! Favourites: Hungry Like The Wolf The Chauffer

A strange one to be listening to on my way to and from work. Very beautiful music.

That boy needs therapy! *Record scratch* * Horse whinny*. Man, this album is awesome. It has the perfect opener and then takes you on this wild ride, it's super quirky and has some really interesting samples throughout. An absolute joy and I can't wait to keep revisiting it. Favourites: Since I Left You Radio Tonight Frontier Psychiatrist

This is a good album with awesome guitar work, but it isn't quite my style. Worth listening to nonetheless. Favourites: Feel Your Love Tonight On Fire

A very nice album indeed. The songwriting and lyrics really take you on a journey, it feels like a great story being told. Really beautiful. Favourites: Story of Isaac The Partisan Tonight Will Be Fine

As someone who absolutely loves his collaborations with Wilco, I was fully expecting to enjoy this one. Unfortunately I really disliked it. The songs are just fine, and I wouldn't mind seeing them performed live but it isn't anything I'd listen to in my spare time. The voice grated on me quite quickly. Really surprised at this one. Favourites: Ideology?

Knowing Me, Knowing You could potentially be my favourite ABBA song although it does break my heart a little listening to it. There are some fab tracks on this one and also some ones that don't really work for me. Favourites: Dancing Queen Knowing Me, Knowing You Why Did It Have To Be Me Fernando

A sweet album that probably isn't completely my style. Favourites: Patterns The 59th Street Bridge Song For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her

The sound of this record is just brilliant - it's smooth and just glides through the tracklist seamlessly. Definitely one I'll be coming back to. Favourites: Mambo Sun Cosmic Dancer Get It On

Super funky, super groovy - hard not to like this. Just heaps of fun with an awesome didgeridoo part to finish it off. Nice. Favourites: When You Gonna Learn? Too Young To Die Blow My Mind

When I saw this album come up, I was embarrassingly a little disappointed as I predicted it would just be an enjoyable jazz album that didn't give me much else. I couldn't have been more wrong. This album is awesome, I fell in love as soon as that initial groove came through on the first track. I guess you would call this a jazz-fusion record? Super enjoyable, I had a dance and laid down and stared at the ceiling through the brilliant weirdness of Vein Melter. Loved it. Favourites: Chameleon Watermelon Man

Sorry Steve, not a big fan of this one. Can't really pinpoint any reasons why but I just didn't enjoy it. A little boring perhaps? Favourites: Arc of a Diver