#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album #160 Can - Tago Mago I'll be honest, this is too out there for me. I usually like a bit of experimentation but minutes of nothing but grunting doesn't do it for me. The music is very good. What accompanies it isn't for me. #NowPlaying #MusicSky #VinylCommunity

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album #159 The Icarus Line - Penance Soiree Strong noise rock effort. The biggest compliment I can pay it is that it is varied enough that, even though I don't know any of it, it never gets repetitive. That is often a challenge with this genre. #MusicSky #VinylCommunity

#NowSpinning Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes Wonderful debut, still fresh today. By a remarkable coincidence, I was surfing Bandintown whilst listening to this and spotted Tori was playing Sheffield City Hall next month. Had to buy tickets, it'd be rude not to. #Vinyl #VinylCommunity #MusicSky

Today's #AlphabettiDischetti Nick Cave & Warren Ellis - Carnage Masterpiece. Cave's 4th successive 90+ metacritic album. Good to see Ellis getting equal billing in this side project; is musical influence on Cave's peerless run over the last decade can't be overlooked. #NowSpinning #Vinyl

#5DebutAlbums8589 My Bloody Valentine - Isn't Anything Like a band discovering what makes them special in real time. The early tracks have a C86 feel, but as the album continues, and the reverb turns up, it becomes a worthy precursor to one of the greatest albums of all time. #MusicSky #NowPlaying

#NowSpinning Garbage - self titled An album that gets better with age. Always good for a re-listen because every song feels strong looking back. #VinylCommunity #MusicSky #Vinyl

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album# 158 Laibach - Opus Dei Probably the most challenging album on the list so far. Essentially an avant-rock piece. But the Industrial sound and tongue in cheek, ironic Totalitarian style make it a very hard edged listen. #MusicSky #NowPlaying #VinylCommunity

Tonight's #AlphabettiDischetti Katie Melua - Call off the search Not groundbreaking but a lovely little album. A nice variety of styles which are all a great vehicle for her voice. #VinylCollection #NowSpinning #VinylCommunity #Vinyl

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album #157 Chic - C'est Chic A perfectly named album as it really is chic. The band is Chic, Nile Rodgers brand of catchy funk is chic, and the most common word on the album appears to be 'chic'. C'est Chic en effet! #NowSpinning #MusicSky #VinylCommunity

Next #5DebutAlbum8589 contender. The Pixies - Surfer Rosa Deserves a place on the list for its influence alone. So many of the artist I care about were inspired by this album. Add to that the undoubted quality and varied sound and you have a real winner. #CDCollection #NowSpinning

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album #156 The Beatles - Rubber Soul The start of The Beatles creative peak for me and the point where they transitioned from teen-driven pop act to something really quite special. Ridiculous how many well known tracks there are on just one album. #MusicSky #NowSpinning

This was nearly missed off my #AlphabettiDischetti B list because of the ellipses. Phil Collins - ...But Seriously A long way from my 1989 holy trinity (Disintegration, Stone Rose, 3 Feet High...) but at the time, this was what my parents were actually playing. #VinylCollection #NowSpinning

Not seen this on people's #5DebutAlbums8589 lists but it means a lot to me. The Wonder Stuff - The Eight Legged Groove Machine A very unique sound at the time. A mix of energy and witty lyrics that stood out. Their albums were a big part of my musical education. #NowSpinning #VinylCommunity #Vinyl

Strong #5DebutAlbums8589 contender. A-ha - Hunting high and Low In an era where grunge and indie dance took a hold, and new-wave and goth rock hit their peaks, it is worth noting there was still some great synth pop to be had. And this debut is a high points of the genre. #MusicSky #NowPlaying

Tonight's #AlphabettiDischetti Red Hot Chilli Peppers - By the way I've a savant-like habit of remembering times and places by the music I was listening to at the time. Mel mocks me for it. Daren't admit that this album reminds me of the old Safeway in Lincoln. #VinylCollection #NowSpinning

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album #155 Lynyrd Skynyrd - (Pronounced Leh-nérd Skin-nérd) There are a lot of late 60s/early 70s middle-of-the-road American rock on this list and they don't always float my boat. This one is more up my street than most in places. #MusicSky #NowPlaying #VinylCommunity

Tonight's #AlphabettiDischetti Brewing up with Billy Bragg His first full length album carries on where Life's a Riot left off. Short, sharp and stripped back songs about politics and love. Witty, and essential to this day. #NowSpinning #CDCollection #MusicSky #VinylCommunity

#NowSpinning and new purchase. Softcult - When a flower doesn't grow My second favourite album of the year so far. Highly recommended. Great shoegaze from across the Atlantic. Impressive how the singer pulls off Dream Pop and Riot Grrrl vocals, often in the same song. #VinylCommunity #Vinyl

Today's #5DebutAlbums8589 choice is pulling double duty as it is also next up for my #AlphabettiDischetti. Nirvana - Bleach Didn't really make a dint at the time, only picking up sales after the success of Nevermind, but the quality is there. Grunge, but more accessible. #NowSpinning #Vinyl

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album #154 Magazine - Real Life. Enjoyable post-punk album. Seems to have lots of other elements thrown in. Not necessarily prominent, just particular little stylistic nods. Swear there was even some two-tone sounds. #MusicSky #NowPlaying #VinylCommunity

#NowSpinning Low - Hey What Last albums released in Mimi Parker's, and therefore the band's lifetime. They left one last classic. Impressive holds on to a low-fi sound whilst turning the reverb up to 11. That shouldn't make sense, but somehow it works. #VinylCommunity #MusicSky #Vinyl

Tonight's #AlphabettiDischetti Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge over troubled water. Stone cold classic. Many great songs but the title track especially stands out. What a way for the duo to bow out. #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #MusicSky #Vinyl

Taking inspiration from others with today's #5DebutAlbum8589 pick. The Jesus and Mary Chain - Psychocandy. Brilliant genre bending debut. Pop ballads meets noise rock, with tones of Goth-rock and early shoegaze. All delivered with a Joey Ramon sings psychobilly voice. #MusicSky #VinylCommunity

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album #153 Maxwell - Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite Pleasing mix of funk, soul and R&B. All catchy tracks. #NowPlaying #MusicSky #VinylCommunity

#NowPlaying Rosalía - Lux Only just picking up on this having missed the buzz when it first came out. Stunning album. Can see why it is picking up so many accolades. Maybe not as genre bending as I was led to believe, but still outstanding. #MusicSky #VinylCommunity

Tonight's #AlphabettiDischetti U2 - Boy Great debut from a once great band. The sleeve of my copy is rather dog-eared, but the disc still sounds great. #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #MusicSky

Today's #5DebutAlbums8589 contender. Tracy Chapman - self titled One of the all time great singer-songwriter albums. And an album that seems to transcend most tastes. Beautiful vocals but with an awful lot to say. The lyrics are very challenging in places. #NowSpinning #VinylCommunity #MusicSky

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album #152 The Notorious BIG - Ready to die Another mid-90s rap album I couldn't finish. I can see past the slurs, that is someone else's culture, but again the misogyny killed it. Tried to keep going, but gave up after the third lot of simulated moaning. What is he 12?

Tonight's #AlphabettiDischetti Massive Attack - Blue Lines Think I'll forever feel guilty not putting this on my debut albums 90-94 list but it was such a tough list. Make no mistake though, it is a vitally important genre defining album. #VinylCollection #NowSpinning #MusicSky

For my first #5DebutAblums8589 listen, let's get the obvious one out of the way. The Stone Roses - self titled Surely nailed on to win this poll and a likely favourite for the whole contest. In countless all time top 5 lists, never mind just debuts, and rightly so. #VinylCommumity #MusicSky

#NowSpinning Dry Cleaning - Stumpwork Dry Cleaning are my favourite new discovery, having only discovered them through this year's brilliant 'Secret Love'. Here is another great album. More of their signature random conversational spoken style backed up by great hooks. #VinylCommunity

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Tears for fears - Songs from the big chair. Easy to forget just how exceptional this album is. Three mega hits that help define mid-80s music and everything else is high quality too. #MusicSky #VinylCommunity #NowPlaying

#1001Albums #Dan'sDsicSlog Album 150 The Smiths - The Queen is Dead Well the big 1-5-0 is a pretty big deal. Love this album. Was one of my first vinyl purchases. Some absolutely vital tracks and no tracks below great. #NowSpinning #VinylCommunity #MusicSky

A little #AlphabettiDischetti this morning: Joni Mitchell - Blue One of the all time great albums and a lovely way to spend a sunny Sunday morning. #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #VinylCommunity #MusicSky

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album #149 Steely Dan - Countdown to ecstasy I feel the same way about this as some people do about Tubular Bells. Just because you can play all sorts of instruments doesn't mean you always should. It comes across as self indulgent and leads to boring songs. #MusicSky

#AlphabettiDischetti Placebo - Black Market Music Rarely has an album grown on me like this. When I first bought this 25 years ago I really didn't like it. Can't even remember why, just didn't click But all these years later, it has become one of my favourite Placebo albums. #VinylCollection

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album #148 Kate Bush - The sensual world In 1989 The Cure created my favourite album ever. But Robert Smith called this album the highlight of his year. To me, that is one hell of an endorsement. 'This Woman's Work, is Bush at her haunting best. #CDCollection #MusicSky

With today being voting day, it's time for a relisten-off to narrow down 5 remaining contenders for the final 2 places on my #5DebutAlbums0509 list. #NowPlaying LCD Soundsystem - self titled Fleet Foxes - self titled The XX - XX Bloc Party - Silent Alarm MGMT - Oracular Spectacular #VinylCommunity

Today's #AlphabettiDischetti Jarv Is - Beyond the Pale Cocker's best non-Pulp work. Always loved Cocker's grimy sexy alter ego on some songs and it comes out in spades in this work, even when he's singing about whales. #NowSpinning #VinylCommunity #VinylCollection

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album #147 Thundercat - Drunk With the exception of my obsession with Sparks, this is the most wonderfully quirky album I have heard in some time. Loads of whimsical little ditties and longer songs. Funny, occasionally thought provoking, but musically strong. #NowPlaying

Saved my favourite #5DebutAlbums0509 till last Grinderman - self titled Nick Cave and co's side project that returns to their Birthday Party raw and challenging routes. With 30 more years of musical experience, and the added Warren Ellis influence, it is an excellent potent mix. #CDCollection

Last night's #AlphabettiDischetti James - Be opened by the wonderful Absolutely beautiful orchestrated career retrospective. Not a one off concert but a properly produced studio album. The arrangements are gorgeous, so much effort has gone into the rewrites. #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Vinyl

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album #146 Credence Clearwater Revival - Bayou Country This style of American rock is not my natural preference but CCR seem incapable of writing a bad song. A fact born out by them having 3 albums on the list from a one-year period. #MusicSky #VinylCommunity

Today's #5DebutAlbums0509 pick Arctic Monkey - Whatever people say I am, that's what I'm not. Always reminds me of my honeymoon. we played it all the time in the car. As South Yorkshire residents, we especially loved the local references. Quality album, extra special for the locals. #CDCollection

Tonight's #AlphabettiDischetti Oasis - Be here now. Bought this with nostalgic rose-tinted glasses but to be honest this hasn't aged well. A few good songs, but it is bloated by some sub par, self indulgent tracks. If this was a random band, it wouldn't be remembered. #NowSpinning #Vinyl

#NowSpinning Sparks - Hippopotamus 🦛 Little upbeat lunchtime pick-me-up. Their first out and out studio album in nearly a decade and their start of their great run of albums in Ron's 70s. #VinylCommunity #Vinyl #VinylCollection

Tonight's #AlphabettiDischetti Meat Loaf - Bat out of hell One of those albums that is part of the essential vinyl starter pack, and at 43 million copies sold it isn't hard to find. A failed musical score that instead made a killer album. The rest is history. #VinylCollection #NowSpinning #Vinyl

#1001Albums #Dan'sDiscSlog Album #145 Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness Think I have listened to this album more than any other in my life due to it being my go to tape as a teen with a paper round and the fact it remains in my top 5 to this day. #CDCollection #MusicSky

#AlphabettiDischetti Brian May -Back to the light Bit of a nostalgia buy this one. My Dad had it on CD so when it was £9 new I snapped it up. A bit feast or famine. The strong songs are really good, but the rest is basic filler. Worth an annual revisit though. #NowSpinning #VinylCollection #Vinyl

Today's #AlphabettiDischetti: Amy Winehouse - Back to Black Great album that essentially opened up a new avenue for female British soul singers that wasn't there before. Amazing voice and talent. Still seems to be the crowning achievement of the genre. #VinylCollection #NowSpinninh #Vinyl