#882 XTC – Apple Venus Volume 1

XTC came out with Apple Venus Volume 1 in 1999. It was their 13th studio album. They released Apple Venus Volume 2 in 2000 and to date that was their last album. I wish it was not true, but it seems we will never get a reunion. Sadly, this album is not available on Spotify or […]

#836 The Charlatans – Tellin’ Stories

The Charlatans‘ Tellin’ Stories is their fifth album and final one with founding band member and keyboard player Rob Collins. I know I have heard of them, but I cannot place any songs that I know well by them. The album is not on Spotify, which is really irritating and retarded. I was able to […]

#718 Dr. Dre – The Chronic

I am not sure that I have ever heard a song from Dr. Dre. I am not a fan of rap. I imagine I will not like his 1992 debut solo album The Chronic. I will be extremely brief on this review. Firstly, the album was not available on Spotify. I listened to it on […]

#659 De La Soul – 3 Feet High and Rising

De La Soul‘s debut album 3 Feet High and Rising is not on Spotify. I do not understand it, even Prince is on Spotify now. Anyway, it is their debut album. This was something different than the other rap around. It was critically acclaimed and commercially successful. I liked the hip hop version of “The Magic Number” my […]

#449 Public Image Ltd – Metal Box

Public Image Ltd‘s Metal Box album was changed to Second Edition when it was reissued in 1980. John Lydon left the Sex Pistols behind in 1978 and turned to more experimental music. Metal Box is widely regarded as a landmark of post-punk music. If you listen to it on Spotify, then it is titled Second […]

#313 Tangerine Dream – Phaedra

Phaedra is the only entry from German electronic band Tangerine Dream. They are a band I knew of many years ago. I wish I could remember who first turned me onto their music, but I cannot think of anyone. I think I discovered them on my own. I like this type of music. I really cannot […]

#248 Slade – Slayed?

Slade is a band I have heard of and I have heard a few songs from, but it was a long time ago. All I know is that AC/DC got their sound from Slade. If you are looking to listen to Slade, then skip Spotify. They can be found on YouTube, especially to listen to […]

#183 Stephen Stills

Stephen Stills has been part of a few bands since his career began in 1962. He released his self-titled debut album in 1970. His most popular band Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young broke up in 1970, released an album and each member created a solo album and released it shortly after. Overkill. Unfortunately, this book […]

#169 King Crimson – In the Court of the Crimson King (An Observation by King Crimson)

I have never heard of King Crimson or if I did they did not make an impression on me. More than likely I have not heard of them because they were not around long and they were a progressive rock band. They became a band in 1968 and split up in 1974. There were many reunions […]

#145 The Who – Tommy

The Who is not a band I am looking forward to listening to again. Before I listen to the album Tommy I will say that Pete Townshend is the talented member of the band. He wrote almost the whole rock opera that tells the story about a “deaf, dumb and blind” boy. Like The Beatles, The […]