46. Legend, Bob Marley and the Wailers
To be honest with you im really rather bored of people telling me they like Reggae and then only knowing Bob Marley songs, and also I'm pretty bored of Bob Marley. 6/10 - and err Jamming is ok.
44. Horses, Patti Smith
I had my reservations about this, and they were completely unfounded. I loved this album, it reminds me of the Doors in some ways but a lot more of a Punk feel. so good. 9/10 - Land (nice and long) also check out the cover of Gloria by Them (its rather good).
42. The Doors, The Doors
I Like the Doors, I've heard this album loads of times its good but I can't help feeling that they'd have been better if they had a bassist rather then having everything played on an organ... 7/10 - Break on Though
41. Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, The Sex Pistols
John Lydon divides people but he is remarkable, its hard to write anything about this album its very good but you know that already.. 8/10 - Pretty Vacant
40. Forever Changes, Love
I liked this too, very similar to the zombies but it just seemed to flow a lot better to me. - 7.5/10 - A House is not a Motel
Phew.. Half way there on my musical journey its been a blast so far can't wait for the next 25!
Sunday, 28 February 2010
Monday, 8 February 2010
OMG UPDATE!!!
Stephen has been a trooper and is still playing the game 24 weeks in, quite the endeavour, Sam has fallen off the wagon ever since being given her Wild Card of Tim by The Replacements (not great) and as such the blogging has taken a slide. However Sam should be joining us for the final 25 push and has helped me to put together my list of microreviews, enjoy!
Billy Joel - The Stranger
6/10 - sounds a lot like Elton John and I didn't like that much either! Best track: The Stranger (before it kicks in).
Sam - this track is just so awful that there is no way in the world that I can bring myself to listen to this!!
(Wildcard here - Stephen chose to play his Wildcard instead of listening to Purple Rain by Prince, and Sam chose Dr John...)
Dr John - Gris Gris
9/10 - Utterly amazing album, I love the voodoo sounds "Je suis le grande zombie..".. just listen to it. Best track: I Walk on Gilded Splinters.
Sam - This is just completely awesome, New Orleans is so cool, I wanna go!
Neil Young - After the Gold Rush
7/10 - Hoping for a bit more here, i much prefer listening to Crazy Horse and Neil Young but still fairly solid. Best track: Southern Man (obviously..)
Sam - I do quite like it, it's not my normal choice because I don't especially like his voice...
Otis Redding - Otis Blue
8/10 - Didn't disappoint, consistantly good! Best track: Satisfaction
Sam - I do love this album, and covers of Satisfaction are always good in my book (see also: Devo)
Phil Spector - Back in Mono
8/10 - Another soul collection, I can't help but fall for the Wall of Sound effect. Best track: Da Doo Ron Ron
Sam - this stuff reminds me of the things I used to like when I was little and didn't understand what a travesty Jive Bunny was. I liked the old songs on it and didn't realise that they'd been cut into near oblivion. Now I still love the old songs. We also spent all Christmas listening to A Christmas Gift For You, just brilliant.
Guns and Roses - Appetite for Destruction
6/10 - It's not me, metal is just rubbish... Best track: Sweet Child 'o Mine.
Sam - no, no please, take it away.
Sly and The Family Stone - Greatest Hits
6/10 - Why a greatest hits album? the mad folk at rolling stone eh? - Best track: Dance to the music
Sam - ok in small doses maybe?
Ray Charles - Collection
7/10 - Really good, nice to be back on the good stuff after the last few. Best track: I Got a Woman
Sam - now I've heard this track properly I can't believe I haven't listened to this sooner, wicked.
Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge over Troubled Water
7/10 - Reminds me of worthers original and being stuck in the back of the car after long car journeys. Best track : The Boxer
Sam - no, Paul, I love you. But loose the tall guy.
Little Richard - Heres little richard
9/10 - Can't help but smile whenever I hear little richards howl. Best track: Lucille!
Sam - Don't need to listen to this to know I love it. Favourite Little Richard track though is erm Slippin' and Slidin', no wait, Keep a Knockin', no hang on, Good Golly Miss Molly.... ok ok.
Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East
6/10 - Bit too endulgent for my liking, bit like being on a roundabout and not being able to get off. Best track: Statesbrough Blues
Sam - erm.
Public Enemy - It takes a nation of millions to hold us back
8/10 - Yeah Boy...! Best track: Don't belive the hype
Sam - Bring it on :) Yeeeeeah Boi!
John Coultrane - A Love Supreme
7/10 - Good but I don't feel like I've even touched the surface - Best track: it's hard to say.. its not one you pick a track from.. A Love Supreme Part 1 if pushed.
Sam - Smooth, like a New York skyline in black and white. I like. But it seems almost impenetrable.
Thats it for now!
Billy Joel - The Stranger
6/10 - sounds a lot like Elton John and I didn't like that much either! Best track: The Stranger (before it kicks in).
Sam - this track is just so awful that there is no way in the world that I can bring myself to listen to this!!
(Wildcard here - Stephen chose to play his Wildcard instead of listening to Purple Rain by Prince, and Sam chose Dr John...)
Dr John - Gris Gris
9/10 - Utterly amazing album, I love the voodoo sounds "Je suis le grande zombie..".. just listen to it. Best track: I Walk on Gilded Splinters.
Sam - This is just completely awesome, New Orleans is so cool, I wanna go!
Neil Young - After the Gold Rush
7/10 - Hoping for a bit more here, i much prefer listening to Crazy Horse and Neil Young but still fairly solid. Best track: Southern Man (obviously..)
Sam - I do quite like it, it's not my normal choice because I don't especially like his voice...
Otis Redding - Otis Blue
8/10 - Didn't disappoint, consistantly good! Best track: Satisfaction
Sam - I do love this album, and covers of Satisfaction are always good in my book (see also: Devo)
Phil Spector - Back in Mono
8/10 - Another soul collection, I can't help but fall for the Wall of Sound effect. Best track: Da Doo Ron Ron
Sam - this stuff reminds me of the things I used to like when I was little and didn't understand what a travesty Jive Bunny was. I liked the old songs on it and didn't realise that they'd been cut into near oblivion. Now I still love the old songs. We also spent all Christmas listening to A Christmas Gift For You, just brilliant.
Guns and Roses - Appetite for Destruction
6/10 - It's not me, metal is just rubbish... Best track: Sweet Child 'o Mine.
Sam - no, no please, take it away.
Sly and The Family Stone - Greatest Hits
6/10 - Why a greatest hits album? the mad folk at rolling stone eh? - Best track: Dance to the music
Sam - ok in small doses maybe?
Ray Charles - Collection
7/10 - Really good, nice to be back on the good stuff after the last few. Best track: I Got a Woman
Sam - now I've heard this track properly I can't believe I haven't listened to this sooner, wicked.
Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge over Troubled Water
7/10 - Reminds me of worthers original and being stuck in the back of the car after long car journeys. Best track : The Boxer
Sam - no, Paul, I love you. But loose the tall guy.
Little Richard - Heres little richard
9/10 - Can't help but smile whenever I hear little richards howl. Best track: Lucille!
Sam - Don't need to listen to this to know I love it. Favourite Little Richard track though is erm Slippin' and Slidin', no wait, Keep a Knockin', no hang on, Good Golly Miss Molly.... ok ok.
Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East
6/10 - Bit too endulgent for my liking, bit like being on a roundabout and not being able to get off. Best track: Statesbrough Blues
Sam - erm.
Public Enemy - It takes a nation of millions to hold us back
8/10 - Yeah Boy...! Best track: Don't belive the hype
Sam - Bring it on :) Yeeeeeah Boi!
John Coultrane - A Love Supreme
7/10 - Good but I don't feel like I've even touched the surface - Best track: it's hard to say.. its not one you pick a track from.. A Love Supreme Part 1 if pushed.
Sam - Smooth, like a New York skyline in black and white. I like. But it seems almost impenetrable.
Thats it for now!
Thursday, 22 October 2009
Lazy bloggers
Haven't had an update in a while so here goes, we've been listening to the albums and we are currently on schedule listening to Neil Young this week, which so far I have mixed feelings about.
I promise we'll have a proper blog about the last few weeks soon, after all we wouldn't want to miss out the rather special Otis Blue album would we? :)
I promise we'll have a proper blog about the last few weeks soon, after all we wouldn't want to miss out the rather special Otis Blue album would we? :)
Thursday, 8 October 2009
The Zombies - In The Hub with George Lamb
I just happen to be working from home today and The Zombies are in The Hub with George Lamb on BBC 6Music (the best show on the best radio station in the UK, if not the world).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/georgelamb/
They have done a very stripped down version of Time of the Season which is kinda cool but loses something without the breathy accompaniment. They are now doing a version of She's Not There.
Apparently Paul Weller's favourite album is Odessey and Oracle and Fleet Foxes based their whole sound on The Zombies. Which is very interesting and makes me feel bad for not enjoying it when we listened a couple of weeks ago. But this adds more weight to the fact that we really need to track down the original album to forge a proper opinion.
Stephen and I are big fans of Fleet Foxes, and saw them at End of the Road festival this year, so it would be good to cross reference.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/georgelamb/
They have done a very stripped down version of Time of the Season which is kinda cool but loses something without the breathy accompaniment. They are now doing a version of She's Not There.
Apparently Paul Weller's favourite album is Odessey and Oracle and Fleet Foxes based their whole sound on The Zombies. Which is very interesting and makes me feel bad for not enjoying it when we listened a couple of weeks ago. But this adds more weight to the fact that we really need to track down the original album to forge a proper opinion.
Stephen and I are big fans of Fleet Foxes, and saw them at End of the Road festival this year, so it would be good to cross reference.
Monday, 5 October 2009
About our scoring
Ever wondered why we are scoring each of these abums?
When we reach the end of our listenathon we will be rewriting the Rolling Stone list to fit our beliefs of what should be top and what should be bottom. When we have done this we will set up a Spotify playlist which includes our favourite track from each of the albums, to make it easier for you to find out what you do and don't like.
We are also masterminding a few smaller Spotify-based listening projects for the coming few months, including, end of year lists and NME cool list-enathons. if you have any suggestions then just let us know :D
Thanks for reading!
When we reach the end of our listenathon we will be rewriting the Rolling Stone list to fit our beliefs of what should be top and what should be bottom. When we have done this we will set up a Spotify playlist which includes our favourite track from each of the albums, to make it easier for you to find out what you do and don't like.
We are also masterminding a few smaller Spotify-based listening projects for the coming few months, including, end of year lists and NME cool list-enathons. if you have any suggestions then just let us know :D
Thanks for reading!
Week 6 - Odessey and Oracle by The Zombies
Hello and welcome to week 6 of the Great Spotify Listenathon.
Last weeks' album was Odessey and Oracle by The Zombies which you can listen to online using spotify by following this link:
The Zombies – Odessey & Oracle 40th Anniversary Concert Live
In actual fact, the version available on Spotify is the 40th Anniversary Concert, which was problematic for us.
Both being big fans of 'Time of the Season' we were hoping for some lovely 60s tunes with a bit of a darker edge, they are called The Zombies after all.
Unfortunately, the album is a bit self-indulgent and irritating. I think that we should probably track down the original version as this live version left a big gaping hole where any emotional content might have been. It's a shame becasue songs like 'Time of the Season' and 'She's Not There' (However, She's not there is not on the original album) are really perfect pop songs, but it feels as though this album has just been plonked on Spotify to suit die hard fans who might have missed them live, for someone encountering the songs for the first time this really doesn't add to the experience.
When we track down the original we will let you know what we think, but here are our scores for this particular version.
Sam, 4 out of 10.
Stephen, 4 out of 10.
In other news, we both purchased our tickets for Glastonbury 2010 at the weekend and are growing quite excited (yes already) about the prospect of going for that 40th anniversary... the lineup is bound to be a blinder.
We have also just entered Week 8, which can only mean one thing, Otis Redding!!
Check out the Spotify link for a little more R.E.S.P.E.C.T, woop!
Otis Redding – Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
Last weeks' album was Odessey and Oracle by The Zombies which you can listen to online using spotify by following this link:
The Zombies – Odessey & Oracle 40th Anniversary Concert Live
In actual fact, the version available on Spotify is the 40th Anniversary Concert, which was problematic for us.
Both being big fans of 'Time of the Season' we were hoping for some lovely 60s tunes with a bit of a darker edge, they are called The Zombies after all.
Unfortunately, the album is a bit self-indulgent and irritating. I think that we should probably track down the original version as this live version left a big gaping hole where any emotional content might have been. It's a shame becasue songs like 'Time of the Season' and 'She's Not There' (However, She's not there is not on the original album) are really perfect pop songs, but it feels as though this album has just been plonked on Spotify to suit die hard fans who might have missed them live, for someone encountering the songs for the first time this really doesn't add to the experience.
When we track down the original we will let you know what we think, but here are our scores for this particular version.
Sam, 4 out of 10.
Stephen, 4 out of 10.
In other news, we both purchased our tickets for Glastonbury 2010 at the weekend and are growing quite excited (yes already) about the prospect of going for that 40th anniversary... the lineup is bound to be a blinder.
We have also just entered Week 8, which can only mean one thing, Otis Redding!!
Check out the Spotify link for a little more R.E.S.P.E.C.T, woop!
Otis Redding – Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Week 5 - Graceland by Paul Simon
Hi again,
Yes we are still slightly behind with our reviews of classic albums ever since we went off to End of the Road festival. Yes it took a while to return back to our usual selves, by which time it was also time to get back to work and as such, the whole thing fell off the radar a little. Our sincere apologies.
Week 5 we were treated to an absolute classic album in Graceland by Paul Simon. This is actually one of my all time favourite albums because I remember it from when I was younger and think I revisited it a few times as I grew up.
As such I actually really enjoyed listening to it again and there were a few tracks that I didn't really remember, especially the opening track, The Boy in the Bubble which sounded much darker than I remembered.
I also really enjoyed Gumboots and the really great observational lyrics from Monsieur Simon.
Stephen enjoyed Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes and we both found that Call Me Al made us both particularly happy.
I think it just falls into that category of almost 100% perfect pop songs which include a really healthy dose of slightly dark or questionable lyrics and upbeat music. It's also impossible to listen to it without thinking of the video with Chevvy Chase, which is very funny.
The album in all brightened up a particularly rubbish day at work for me.
Sam 8/10
Stephen 7.5/10 (but only gave it so little because he liked Johnny Cash much better)
This week we are into week 6, that's Odessey and Oracle by The Zombies (Time of the Season? Bring it on!)
Yes we are still slightly behind with our reviews of classic albums ever since we went off to End of the Road festival. Yes it took a while to return back to our usual selves, by which time it was also time to get back to work and as such, the whole thing fell off the radar a little. Our sincere apologies.
Week 5 we were treated to an absolute classic album in Graceland by Paul Simon. This is actually one of my all time favourite albums because I remember it from when I was younger and think I revisited it a few times as I grew up.
As such I actually really enjoyed listening to it again and there were a few tracks that I didn't really remember, especially the opening track, The Boy in the Bubble which sounded much darker than I remembered.
I also really enjoyed Gumboots and the really great observational lyrics from Monsieur Simon.
Stephen enjoyed Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes and we both found that Call Me Al made us both particularly happy.
I think it just falls into that category of almost 100% perfect pop songs which include a really healthy dose of slightly dark or questionable lyrics and upbeat music. It's also impossible to listen to it without thinking of the video with Chevvy Chase, which is very funny.
The album in all brightened up a particularly rubbish day at work for me.
Sam 8/10
Stephen 7.5/10 (but only gave it so little because he liked Johnny Cash much better)
This week we are into week 6, that's Odessey and Oracle by The Zombies (Time of the Season? Bring it on!)
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