867. Lucinda Williams - Car Whrrld on a Gravel Road

Release Date: 1998
Label: Mercury

I find myself becoming a fan of country music, especially female sung country music. Unfortunatly this was one of those occasions where my predetermined hopes let me down.

Rating: 5/10

574. Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet

Release Date: 1986
Label: Mercury

In their wisdom, Spotify decided not to let me listen to this by greying out half the tracks.

563. Dexys Midnight Runners - Don't Stand Me Down

Rating: 1985
Label: Mercury

I can't really begin to explain how I feel about this album. On the one hand, the production and musicianship is first class. On the other, the decision to include conversaitonal snippets isn't.

Rating: 7/10

501. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Too-rye-ay

Release Date: 1982
Label: Mercury

Anybody who bought the Dexy's first album having only been familiar with 'Come on Eileen' will perhaps be reassured by the sound of fiddles on this, their second release. They will also be pleased to note the album is just as good as the band's debut.

Rating: 9/10

300 - New York Dolls - New York Dolls

Release Date: 1973
Label: Mercury

I am (unofficially) 30% of the way through this book. At the rate I'm going, I should get it done in sixteen years. New York Dolls are a band who are probably more famous for inspiring bands that came after them - The Sex Pistols being the prime example. I'm aware of Johnny Thunders (real name - John Thunderstorm ) through Nick Cave but that's it. As far as the album is concerned it was very good, managing to combine a punk attitude with a love of 60s girl-groups. Also, I'm convinced 'Private World' has been sampled elsewhere, but I can't figure it out. I've definitely heard parts of it somewhere else though.

Rating: 8/10

227. Rod Stewart - Every Picture Tells A Story

Release Date: 1971
Label: Mercury

The second Rob Stewart album in recent weeks, and like all of his work it would be much improved with the absence of his vocals. Yes, there are those who go weak at the knees when hearing his gravelly voice, but I'd rather suck pebbles.

Rating: 3/10
Favourite Track: Maggie May