#746 Blur – Modern Life Is Rubbish

If you have ever heard of Blur, then perhaps you have heard the ancient battle of the 90s “The Battle of Britpop” between Blur and Oasis. Many suns ago two English bands hit the music scene; Oasis represented the North and Blur the South. Eventually, of Blur’s lead singer Damon Albarn and Oasis’ Liam Gallagher […]

#674 Happy Mondays – Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches

Happy Mondays‘ Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches is their third studio album and their second on the list. I was not excited about their previous album, but maybe this will be a bit better. I recognise the album cover. I have a feeling that I might have listen to it. This album played a major role in […]

#652 808 State – 90

808 State is one of the pioneers of acid house 90 was their second studio album. They were influential in the Madchester and baggy scenes. I am sure that I owned one of their later albums in the early 90s. Their sound feels like an extension of the superior New Order sound. In the United States as […]

#647 The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses released their self-titled debut album in 1989. It was part of the Madchester scene. I remember their name, but I am not sure that I ever heard their music. Critics have given the album high praises. How did I never hear “I Wanna Be Adored“? I really like this song. Wow. “Waterfall” was […]