Lou Reed: New Sensations. Not a typical Lou album, but it’s brilliant and underrated. IMVHO of course.
8
3
624
The Pentangle: Basket of Light. Another hard to classify album, beyond saying it’s easy to get lost in the fantastic musicianship, lyrics and vocals. Fantastic for late at night with a glass of something nice.
2
8
737
Big Brother and the Holding Company: Cheap Thrills.Fake live or not, this is one of the greatest albums ever with one of the greatest singers ever. Janis is an all-time fave.
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8
709
R.E.M. Automatic for the People
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4
786
Patti Smith: Easter. The legend that is Patti Smith. Her music has definitely shaped me. And still does.
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1072
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Axis Bold As Love. I love how the music comes at you from all directions on this stereo pressing. I only own two one-steps but they do sound amazing.
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780
Fairport Convention: Liege & Lief. In honour of what would have been Swarb’s 85th birthday. Fantastic musician who played on some amazing recordings (like this). And, based on the one brief conversation I had with him, a lovely human being. He is missed.
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0
630
AC/DC Back in Black. My favourite hard rock album - every track has that fierce beat. Probably a top 10 album for me.
12
2
735
Cowboy Junkies: Black Eyed Man. Definitely been on a Cowboy Junkies kick of late. This is another great album from them. Perfect for starting a few days off work.
10
4
809
Frank Turner: Campfire Punkrock. 20th anniversary edition hot of the press. Includes the original EP and a gig from 2006 in Camden. Makes this Frank Turner fan very happy.
6
0
635
The Doors: Waiting For The Sun. I think this is my favourite Doors album - it’s got so many worlds in it. I just get lost. Fantastic.
12
12
906
The Moody Blues: Days of Future Passed. I love how genre bending this is and the scope. It fits at any time of day but, for me, best at night - “Cold hearted orb…”
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967
Johnny Cash - American IV: The Man Comes Around. A legend who lived up to the title. A fantastic album that he owns. Hurt is one of the greatest covers of all time.
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798
The Beatles: Revolver
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818
Pretty In Pink OST. Good movie, great soundtrack! Very 80s so brirngs back a lot of memories. I think the Suzanne Vega track is my fave. This is the 2026 reissue.
6
3
678
The Grateful Dead: Live / Dead. Perfect album to finish the evening on. The Dead are one of my 7 faves. It’s music to lose yourself in, only to find your way. Hard to explain. Just listen.
5
3
511
10,000 Maniacs: In My Tribe. Been in a Natalie mood of late. And this album has the fantastic “A Campfire Song” featuring Michael Stipe. Win-win!
15
5
806
The Who: Live At Leeds. One of the greatest live albums from one of the greatest live bands ever. Always played loudly!
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860
Lou Reed: Magic and Loss
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0
635
Lankum: Ghost Town. Midweek music starting with a 12” single. Don’t listen singles much but this a fantastic cover by a band that I love. With a cool etching on the B side.
4
4
689
The Cranberries: No Need To Argue. “Zombie” has been playing in my head since the war in Iran started. That song gives me chills everytime I hear it.
15
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726
Boston. Since I’m in a nostalgic mood, I need to play this. First album I ever bought with my own money - at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, where they had a flea market on Sundays. Great album - glad I got to hear them live.
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860
Supertramp: Even In The Quietest Moments. Finishing the evening with a more mellow classic. My brother made a tape of this for me way back when. Still listening to the album.
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937
Fairport Convention: What We Did On Our Holidays. I love this album - another favourite and fantastic for getting lost in. So much talent in one band.
7
0
738
Twisted Sister: Stay Hungry. Loved this album since it came out. Dee Snider is a hero.Always played LOUDLY!
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921
R.E.M. Monster. I haven’t spun this in ages and I have no idea why. R.E.M. rock on this album. Love it. Though I hate the remaster - this is an original pressing. The remaster lacks punch.
16
8
682
The Doobie Brothers: Toulouse Street. Full nostalgia mode - grew up in the 70s with an older brother and sister, both of whom introduced me to some great music including this. Perfect 70s music.
13
2
685
System Of A Down: System Of A Down. Time for some LOUD music!!!!!!
4
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634
Martha Tilston: Machines of Love and Grace. Hippy folk acoustic music that transports you to a better place and energises you for the battles in the real world. A fantastic album.
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554
Cowboy Junkies: More Acoustic Junk. Such a great vibe from this band. And Margo Timmins’ voice has a beauty and depth to get lost in.
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657
Natalie Merchant: Tigerlilly. Natalie’s first solo albuim - so good. Again the beautiful voice to get lost in with a slightly broader band pallate, if that makes sense.
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731
The Beatles: Let It Be. Not my fave Beatles album but, man, it could be. This is a great album I’ve been spinning a long time. Shows that even when the band was falling apart, they still made jaw-dropping good music. This is my UK 2nd pressing.
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751
Johnny Cash With His Hot And Blue Guitar. I’ve wanted a copy of this for years. This is the new Intervention Records 45rpm release. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
10
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525
Chicago: Chicago V. To me, this album is going to the park with my friends to play frisbee and hang out with all the other people. It’s the perfect album For those days. Sometimes I really miss them!
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874
Bob Dylan; MTV Unplugged. Been listening to his Bobness for a long time and his music means a lot. But every time I listen I hear something new and appreciate him more. Music is powerful stuff.
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717
Frank Turner: Tape Deck Heart. Frank’s is a song writer who seems to be able to express how I feel (or have felt) way better than I can. And one of the best live acts I’ve ever heard.
0
0
527
The Cars: The Cars. I’ve had this album since it came out - weirdly timeless. Moving In Stereo has been my favourite on the album since it came out. This is the RHF pressing. I also have the MoFi and keep meaning to do a shoot-out of the two.
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Green Day: American Idiot. Haven’t spun this in ages. Brilliant album from a brilliant group. More relevant today than ever.
7
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671
R.E.M. Live at the Olympia in Dublin 39 Songs. I’ve been looking for a fair priced copy of this for years. Finally found one! Sealed no less. R.E.M. are one of my top 7 and were amazing live. Very happy!
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616
The Magpie Arc: Gil Brenton. Not sure how to describe this - a folk supergroup that rocks out? A modern Steeleye (complete with a guest appearance from the amazing Maddy Prior)? All I know is this is a brilliant album which I will be playing often.
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570
R.E.M. Unplugged 1991. One of my favourite bands doing unplugged - magic. The fact that they did it again 10 years later is amazing. These gigs let them really show off their musical skills.
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768
Supertramp: …Famous Last Words…. The last of the new Supertramp remasters I picked up. Don’t think I’ve ever owned a copy of this - my loss as it’s another really good album from them!
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1
817
Traveling Willburys: Volume One. I love this album, it’s so good and fun. Just lifts my spirit whenever I hear it.
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810
Steeleye Span: Now We Are Six. Listenint to Magpie Arc made me want to go upstream a bit for some Steeleye. All of their albums are great, but if I had to pick a face I think this would be it.
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812
The Breeders: Last Splash. Such a great album! Haven’t spun it in a while - always hesitant to start a 4 record album, but every track is brilliant.
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772
Heart: Dreamboat Annie. i love the Wilson sisters, especially this album. Crazy On You is amasterpiece.
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844
Heart: Dreamboat Annie. Finishing the evening off with the Wilson sisters. Great vocals and guitar - and fantastic songs. Music for late night.
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855
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band: Night Moves. My sister gave me a copy of this album when I was a little kid in Michigan. Been spinning it ever since. Fantastic album!
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661
Tunng: Songs You Make At Night. A favourite since I first heard them at Moseley Folk 20 years ago. Hard to describe - elctronic folk music with depth, maybe? Very highly recommended.
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698
Santana: Abraxas. Sometimes this is the perfect music - sorta mellow psychedelic latin vibe. Midweek-bliss.
8
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622
Gordon Lightfoot: Summertime Dream.A fave since I was a kid. Gordon was an amazing songwriter and singer. Someone whose music instanly makes me feel better. He is very missed.
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662
Dire Straits: Dire Straits. Been one of those weeks, need that brilliantly mellow vibe of Mark Knopfler’s guitar and Dire Straits. Bonus - my youngest son gave me this album.
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Chicago: V. Love the fusion sound - very 70s but it still works. Great musicianship. And great music!
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Dire Straits: Love Over Gold. Because one Dire Straits album is never enough and because this album has my favourite song of their’s - Telegraph Road. Perfection.
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646