674. Happy Mondays - Pills n Thrills n Bellyaches

Release Date: 1990
Label: Factory

This is an album I already own, so there's no need for me to listen again.

Rating: 8/10

639. New Order - Technique

Release Date: 1989
Label: Factory

I was a bit disappointed with Low Life, but this album is much more to my taste. Mind you, the other one is supposed to be better so what do I know? All my pre-existing prejudices have been slightly modified.

Rating: 8/10

619. Happy Mondays - Bummed

Release Date: 1988
Label: Factory

My wife once suggested talentless musicians are only in bands because they're shagging one of the other members. Which makes you wonder who Bez was sleeping with? This is one of the first 'Madchester' albums and as such is an important influence on the late 80s.

Rating: 7/10

561. New Order - Low Life

Release Date: 1985
Label: Factory

After a run of great albums, this was largely a disappointment and confirmed all my pre-existing prejudices about New Order.

Rating: 6/10

468. Joy Division - Closer

Release Date: 1980
Label: Factory

I already own this one too.

Rating: 9/10

436. Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures

Release Date: 1979
Label: Factory

This is an album I've had for a good fifteen years (or whenever 'Control' came out).

Rating: 9/10