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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“Paranoid” – Songs Ranked
I always knew “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath was considered a classic, especially since I love a few of the famous tracks dearly, but it’s only after sitting down and listening to the whole thing that I finally appreciate it fully. There are so many bangers, and even the “worst” songs have charm … but howContinue reading ““Paranoid” – Songs Ranked”
“Bat Out Of Hell” – Songs Ranked
I’ve always liked Meat Loaf and his bombastic approach to Rock music, but for some reason recently I can’t get his “Bat Out Of Hell” era out of my head. It has some banger songs … as well as some forgettable ones. How would I rank them all? Before we begin, you can check outContinue reading ““Bat Out Of Hell” – Songs Ranked”
2004: The Year In Music
2004 – NASA’s Opportunity Rover lands on the surface of Mars. Janet Jackson has a wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl half-time show. Mark Zuckerberg launches Facebook from his Harvard dormitory room. “Friends” airs its series finale to 52.5 million viewers. George W. Bush is re-elected as President of the United States … somehow. Let’sContinue reading “2004: The Year In Music”
“Bridge Over Troubled Water” – Every Song Ranked
The more I listen to Simon and Garfunkel, the more I fall in love. Paul Simon’s songwriting and Art Garfunkel’s vocals combine to create some of the most intelligent, most angelic compositions I’ve ever heard. My favourite album of theirs has to be “Bridge Over Troubled Water” just for the sheer number of incredible tracksContinue reading ““Bridge Over Troubled Water” – Every Song Ranked”
“Discipline” (King Crimson) – Every Song Ranked
Robert Fripp was well and truly done with King Crimson in the late seventies, but he formed a new band with Adrian Belew on guitar and vocals, Bill Bruford on drums and Tony Levin on bass and called it “Discipline”. Their debut album took the same name, but Fripp decided to revive the King CrimsonContinue reading ““Discipline” (King Crimson) – Every Song Ranked”
The New Sound (Geordie Greep) – Every Song Ranked
I wasn’t too familiar with black midi’s work before their split, but I knew the song “Welcome to Hell” and absolutely loved it. When I heard Geordie Greep – the lead singer and songwriter – had made his own album, I went in with the hopes of an experience half as good as that song.Continue reading “The New Sound (Geordie Greep) – Every Song Ranked”
1999: The Year In Music
1999 – US President Bill Clinton is acquitted by the Senate in his impeachment trial. The Columbine High School massacre kills 13 and injures 24 people. The six billionth living human in the world is born. The Sopranos debuts on HBO. Lance Armstrong wins his first of seven consecutive Tour de France titles. I gotContinue reading “1999: The Year In Music”
“The Queen Is Dead” (The Smiths) – Every Song Ranked
“The Queen Is Dead” is probably The Smiths’ best album. It has a lot of my favourite tracks of theirs, and the whole thing makes for a consistent listen … but how would I rank all the tracks? Before we begin, you can check out some of my related blog posts below: OK 10 –Continue reading ““The Queen Is Dead” (The Smiths) – Every Song Ranked”
“Electric Ladyland” (Jimi Hendrix) – Every Song Ranked
Everyone remembers “Are You Experienced” as being the definitive Jimi Hendrix album, but I think there’s a good case to be made for “Electric Ladyland”. It feels more focused from start to finish, and the highs are truly extraordinary. How would I rank every track? Before we begin, you can check out some of myContinue reading ““Electric Ladyland” (Jimi Hendrix) – Every Song Ranked”
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