Top 100 Greatest Albums (According to this guy)

“And I feel it's going down, ten feet below the ground;  I'm waiting for your healing hand, one touch could bring me round ; I feel we're going down, ten feet below the ground;  It's just the way I'm feeling…” I’ve always had a soft spot for early 2000s indie rock, the root being 2001s ‘The Album’ compilation, which I received at Christmas. A few songs stood out as new discoveries for me; My Vitriol’s ‘Always The Way’, (no spoilers) by (no spoilers) who are still to feature, and ‘Buck Rogers’ by the excellent Feeder. Having heard a few of their songs on the radio, it wasn’t until i purchased their Singles compilation some years later that I realised they weren’t just another Foo Fighters copy but had an ability to write incredible music. In fact they are one of the biggest UK rock bands, and if  you are a fan of the Foos and other grungey bands, Feeder will be right up your street. Heavier than most indie rock rock bands, Feeder write a mix of very catchy, high ener...

Couldn't find a way to you;  Seems that's all I ever do;  Turning up in black and blue;  Rewarded;  All the static we are left;  Wait until the time has come; Figure that's where time comes from; Leaving all my senses numb; Is heaven It is not often that the drummer of the biggest rock band in the world turns down opportunities to join other bands, for recording a 15 track demo from songs written in between gigs on tours, playing every instrument and vocal, creating arguably his best album to date, then forming a new band, who go on to become the greatest rock band for the next three decades… this is the phenomenon that is Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters. ‘Learn To Fly’, ‘Monkey Wrench’, ‘Everlong’, and ‘Breakout’ are among some of their biggest songs, but our focus is on the debut self-titled album. It often goes overlooked to the masses, with their huge songs appearing on the multiple albums that followed. Although the above are fantastic songs and bigger hits, no...

“  If I could learn to act patiently, then I would see that my view of time is selfishly based around me;  I should run away, but I  can't; chasing dreams that are slowing down for me;  I should turn around, but I can't; It's within my reach …” Another round of applause  given to the pool of online streaming algorithms for showing me a plethora of new music. Not all stay within my listening world for long and some become firm favourites. The Bell And Hammer is one of the best albums ever  recommended to me and one that continues to grow on me with every listen. This Day & Age cross into indie from melodic rock. If you are a fan of Keane, Coldplay or Ben Folds, but fancy something a little heavier in the guitar department, you will absolutely enjoy this album. A strong piano/keys and soaring vocals with decent harmonies set the standard for most songs.  The tone of Jeff Martin’s voice has a sweetness that fans of the aforementioned bands will love. ...

“Well how’s your view of things today;  Got up young to fade away;  The sinners sin but aren’t aware;  Our fables take us everywhere; I can’t keep up with you…I can’t keep up…” I first heard ‘Saturday Superhouse’ by Biffy Clyro back in 2007 and, I must admit, wrote them off as just another Foo Fighters copy. But the releases following were, in my opinion, the most creative and energetic rock songs being played on UK radio at the time. As a whole, the album is unpredictable as we are hit with a range of different sounding songs. There are no boundaries to their songwriting and riffs are surprising, yet pleasing to the ear. The Captain, Golden Rule, Bubbles, Born on A Horse and Mountains make up the first five songs and all are huge in sounds, beautiful in melody and unique to anything out there. With a good use of metaphor and hint of folklore to their lyrics, each song paints a different picture. Only Revolutions contains some of their most widely played and best loved so...

“ I met God in a velvet Elvis painting that I painted myself, in  a bar where I was pulling off the bottom shelf;  When I had to quit before I killed myself,  I met him there and  I was scared;  And so I asked God if he could fix my flaws;  he said I gave them to you, I  know they are killing you;  But I'm not done with you yet …” It is a breath of fresh air when bands with a particular world view or religious ideals are real about the hardships of life and struggles of faith . Although The Classic Crime  don’t identify under the Christian rock genre due to differing views on faith amongst the members, themes certainly shine through. They  are an honest band and How To Be Human is a wonderful album, both musically and lyrically. The band were  one of my Spotify discoveries throughout a period of finding new (to me) Alternative rock and metal bands.  Their sound is not unlike that of Fallout Boy, but devoid of the polished pop f...

“ Hey, how're you feelin'?   Are you still the same?   Don't you realise the things we did, we did, were all for real?   Not a dream;   I just can't believe they've all faded out of view …” Yes, it’s one of those rare, pre-90s albums to feature on this list. From absolutely loving Mr Blue Sky as a child (a song I would possibly say is the best popular song ever written), I took the time a few years back to pour over their albums. Out of the Blue is THE album for most people but A New World Record just pips it to the post for me. This album is incredible. A huge range to the styles, really catchy songs, interesting melodies and well written, crafted, produced and played. I love Jeff Lynne’s voice and the harmonies are so sweet in both tone and theatrics. The mix of classical music and rock works so well. Others have tried to great success, most notably the Beatles who are a huge influence for ELO, but to make it the interwoven core of every song; no-one has ever done...