I’ve always been aware of Queens of the Stone Age and liked their work, but it was only when listening to “…Like Clockwork” in full for my 2013 Music Retrospective that I became a true fan. This is such an excellent album, front to back, and there are individual songs here that have become recentContinue reading ““…Like Clockwork” (Queens of the Stone Age) – Every Song Ranked”
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My Favourite Lyric On Every Radiohead Song
I’ve looked at some of my favourite lyrics from Bowie, LCD Soundsystem, Talking Heads and Muse, so I think it’s time I pick some of my favourite lyrics from one of the most depressing yet thought-provoking bands of our time – Radiohead. They have a reputation for sombre and morose lyrics, but I think that’sContinue reading “My Favourite Lyric On Every Radiohead Song”
“Deadbeat” (Tame Impala) – Songs Ranked
After five years, Tame Impala is back with their new album – “Deadbeat”. I’ve loved every Tame Impala album so far, and so I listened to it start to finish the moment it released. I don’t want to spoil my review straight away … but I have some thoughts. Before we begin, you can checkContinue reading ““Deadbeat” (Tame Impala) – Songs Ranked”
2010: The Year In Music
2010 – Earthquakes devastate both Chile and Haiti. The Deepwater Horizon oil spill damages the ocean in irreparable ways. Instagram launches. Antimatter is successfully trapped for the first time. The Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupts. I never want to type that word again … so let’s hope the music makes me want to listen to itContinue reading “2010: The Year In Music”
Merriweather Post Pavilion (Animal Collective) – Every Song Ranked
I’d heard of Animal Collective and liked a few songs, but it was only once reviewing 2009’s year in music that I finally listened to “Merriweather Post Pavilion” in full for the first time. It’s such a fantastic album, and some of its songs are quickly becoming new favourites … but how would I rankContinue reading “Merriweather Post Pavilion (Animal Collective) – Every Song Ranked”
2008: The Year In Music
2008 – Barack Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected President of the United States. The Summer Olympics in Beijing becomes the most watched event on TV ever – nearly five billion, or 70% of the world’s population, tune in. “Breaking Bad” premieres on AMC. Fidel Castro retires as the President of Cuba. CycloneContinue reading “2008: The Year In Music”
Top 50 Best Selling Albums Of All Time – Ranked
I recently watched a YouTube video by a channel called “The Man in Me” which listed out the fifty best-selling albums of all time. It was a far more random list than I was expecting – some of the classics were there as expected, but other albums seemed really inconsequential and out of place. WhatContinue reading “Top 50 Best Selling Albums Of All Time – Ranked”
2007: The Year In Music
2007 – Steve Jobs unveils the first iPhone. Gordon Brown becomes Prime Minister of the UK. The final Harry Potter book, “The Deathly Hallows”, releases. Madeleine McCann goes missing. That last one was a bit of a yikes … so let’s hope we can find some good music this year! I’ll be looking at theContinue reading “2007: The Year In Music”
“Back To Black” (Amy Winehouse) – Songs Ranked
Amy Winehouse was a fantastic talent gone far too soon. Her “Back To Black” album especially has so many phenomenal songs, all of which showcase her unique, swaggering, captivating style. How would I rank all eleven songs from the album? Before we begin, you can check out some of my related blog posts below: OKContinue reading ““Back To Black” (Amy Winehouse) – Songs Ranked”
2006: The Year In Music
2006 – Luciano Pavarotti gives his last ever performance, singing “Nessun Dorma” at the Turin Winter Olympics opening ceremony. “Top of the Pops” broadcasts for the last time on BBC Two, having aired for 42 years. Pluto is reclassified as a dwarf planet. Google purchases YouTube. I really struggled to find major news this yearContinue reading “2006: The Year In Music”
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