Reviews by kitch82

I have never really been a fan of Simon and Garfunkel. I find the music slow with no build overall.

This album was different and all over the place, save the life of a child was different from what I was expecting, and Mrs Robinson is clearly a classic.

Voices of old people was not really needed but I guess it led into old friends nicely.

Favourite song: Mrs Robinson feels like an easier answer to this but it’s the right answer!!
Least favourite: Voices of old people and old friends
Album artwork: Great cover

I was happy to get this album this morning. I needed this after a poor day yesterday.

This is a top album. The title track is iconic and the album has other greats like Cant buy me love and I should have known better.

There are some real hidden gems to like any time at all and I love her.

Favourite song: I should have known better
Least favourite: Ill cry instead
Album artwork: Amazing.

Finding this album was tough. When I found it would it be worth the listen???

The first track was awful and really hard to listen too. I am not sure why and how movie soundtracks make this list. It didnt make me want to watch the movie.

Favourite song: If I had to pick one it would be one two cha cha cha. At a push. I wouldnt mind never hearing it again.
Least favourite: Title music
Album artwork: Movie poster.

I cant believe this album is now 20 years old. I have a love hate relationship with the Libertines. Their are some great songs but they are just so poor live!!

This is good and middle of the road Indie! Some great pop tunes, some hidden gems and some filler.

Favourite song: cant stand me now and what katie did next
Least favourite: Dont be shy
Album artwork: Iconic cover

Paradise on the dashboard lights has to be everyones favourite Kareoke song! Amazing.

A lot of filler on this album though and it only has 7 very long tracks!!

Favourite song: Bat out of hell is a great song.
Least favourite: Most of the rest of the album
Album artwork: Fantastic cover

Not an album for me. Wanky middle class pop music. The lyrics are odd, there is no real stroy telling at all.

I do think I am biased and hate most things that Floyd have done.

Favourite song: None
Least favourite: Flaming
Album artwork: Not a fan

This album had some good moments.

Favourite song: Requim and complications.
Least favourite: Bloodsport
Album artwork: cool cover.

Brilliant album, great sound and great songs. I will listen to this over and over again.

Favourite song: How can you mend a broken heart
Least favourite: all good
Album artwork: cool cover.

This album starts with a New Order live classic Love Vigilantes, I have great memories of this song live when I saw them at the O2 many years back.

Some of my favourite new order songs are on this album like The Perfect Kiss and Sub-Culture

this album doesn’t have any of the big hitters yet its strong!

Favourite song: Subculture
Least favourite: Sooner than you think.
Album artwork: Great cover

When an album starts with Kinky afro you know you are in for a good one. An indie / rave combo is always going to work!

Loose fit and step on are the sounds of my youth!!

Favourite song: Kinky Afro and Step on
Least favourite: Donovan
Album artwork: Iconic britpop cover.

never heard of them, but they are a great listen. Awesome start to the album with Genisis. Great Electronic music.

Favourite song: Genisis
Least favourite: none, great album
Album artwork: Not my favourtie cover

This album is fantastic, its fun and full of energy. Each song feels like you are going on a journey. This will be played again!!

Favourite song: Fiesta, Lullaby of London. Too many to mention.
Least favourite: Nothing at all.
Album artwork: Great cover

The Who Sell Out has a fantastic album cover. It is genuinely brilliant and probably the best thing about the whole package.

The pirate radio concept is clever and very of its time. The fake adverts woven between the songs give it personality and charm, and you have to admire the ambition. That said, I am not entirely convinced it works as well as some of their other records. I definitely prefer Who’s Next.

There are some excellent songs here. I Can See for Miles is huge and powerful, one of their very best singles. Tattoo is another favourite of mine, sharp and melodic. Beyond those highlights though, there is quite a bit that feels like filler, and the novelty of the adverts can wear thin.

Favourite song: I Can See for Miles
Least favourite: Some of the filler and ad segments drag the album down
Album artwork: 10 out of 10. One of the most iconic and memorable covers of the era

No idea how this made the top 1001. I can think of so many albums that are better than this.

Tracks 1-3 were confusing. I felt like I was waiting for something to happen. Very odd jazz with guitar solos.

I will score this a 2 though as I loved the cover of Mona, the album got better after track 6

Favourite song: Mona
Least favourite: All of them
Album artwork: Odd

Brilliant album. I really loved this and can listen to it on repeat.

Favourite song: Only love can break your heart and Southern Man
Least favourite: everything is worth a listen
Album artwork: Great cover

There are some amazing songs on this album. I saw Gary Numan live in 2023 and since then have been hooked. This album works so well together as a piece.

Fantastic album and brilliant genre of music. This is the start of electronic music, and you can tell it influences so many other bands

Favourite song: M.E & Cars
Least favourite: all good songs. its a 5/5 album
Album artwork: Brilliant cover

I enjoyed this album more than I thought I would. I went fully into this just expecting loud noise.

March of the pigs and Heresy are great song and I enjoyed self destruct

Favourite song: March of the pigs
Least favourite: the becoming
Album artwork: I wont be getting the poster.

I didn’t think I would like this but I did and would listen to this again. Walk on by was fantastic. Really good music

Favourite song: walk on by
Least favourite: all good songs
Album artwork: great

Dreamer is a great track, apart from that I didnt really enjoy the album at all.

This is not one I would listen to again.

I absolutely love Victoria it’s a fantastic opener and one of The Kinks’ great anthems. It bursts out of the speakers with energy and irony, setting the tone perfectly for what follows.

What really stands out across this album is the songwriting. Ray Davies delivers sharp, thoughtful lyrics that feel bold and socially aware for the time. The album tackles themes of class, empire, and the changing face of Britain with intelligence and bite, yet never loses its melodic charm. There’s real depth here beneath the hooks.

It may lack the immediate, top-drawer pop singles that define some other Kinks records, but in many ways this makes it more cohesive and powerful. As a concept album, it feels ambitious and emotionally resonant — a reflection on identity and decline wrapped in distinctly British storytelling.

Favourite track: Victoria — energetic, clever, and endlessly replayable.

Least favourite track: Australia — it never quite grabs me in the same way and feels a little overextended.

Album artwork: Amazing. Bold and colourful, it perfectly complements the grand, reflective themes of the record.