“Ants From Up There” Songs Ranked

My god, “Ants From Up There” is one of the best albums ever. I finally listened to it while going through 2022‘s high-rated music and I immediately fell in love. To put it into context, I was going to briefly listen to each track again for the purpose of this list (just to finalize theContinue reading ““Ants From Up There” Songs Ranked”

“Selected Ambient Works Volume II” (Aphex Twin) – Songs Ranked

“Selected Ambient Works Volume II” came as a suggestion from a fan of my blog. It’s not the kind of album I’d usually listen to, but it was ultimately an interesting and rewarding experience. I’m going to rank all twenty-five songs based on my personal preference. These are all ambient works, so my descriptions willContinue reading ““Selected Ambient Works Volume II” (Aphex Twin) – Songs Ranked”

“…Like Clockwork” (Queens of the Stone Age) – Every Song Ranked

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”

2018: The Year In Music

2018 – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a royal wedding. The “Beast from the East” hits the UK, causing huge disruptions to business and travel (I, for example, was stuck at home and couldn’t make it to school). Sergei Skripal and his daugher Yulia are poisoned in Salisbury by novichok. Stephen Hawking, one ofContinue reading “2018: The Year In Music”

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”

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 10 “Flight Of The Conchords” Songs

One day while browsing YouTube, I came across a silly little video of two New Zealanders singing a funny song. Upon further research, it turns out they’ve written many funny songs. Some of them quite rib-tickling. I can’t say I’ve heard every song they’ve ever done, but I wanted to highlight my favourite ten atContinue reading “Top 10 “Flight Of The Conchords” Songs”

“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”