171. Scott Walker - Scott 4

Release Date: 1969
Label: Philips

Scott 4 continues the run of great albums that I've had the pleasure of listening to today. Like Scott 2 this record is a delight to listen to from start to finish. Walker's distinctive baritone is perfect for the baroque musical style.

Rating: 9/10
Favourite Track: Hero of The War

130. Scott Walker - Scott 2

Release Date: 1968
Label: Philips

A few years ago I bought a triple CD of the Walker Brother's greatest hits, but I don't think I've ever really appreciated Scott Walker until now. From the opening gallop of Jackie, Scott 2 is a wonderful record. Walker has a smooth baritone that is represented fully on this album. It is easy for me to imagine him as the link between Frank Sinatra and The Last Shadow Puppets.

Rating: 9/10
Favourite Track: The Girls From The Streets

75. Nina Simone- Wild Is The Wind

Release Date: 1966
Label: Philips

A bizarre choice for this book simply because this album isn't a proper album as such, but a collection of discarded tracks from previous sessions.Having said that, apart from the live tracks in the middle, you could be forgiven for not realising this, Some songs will be recognisable to the listener from later cover versions (Lilac Wine and the be gorgeous Wild is the Wind) but the great song on the album is 'Four Women', whose downcast melody and passionate vocal comes straight after the upbeat opener.

Rating: 7/10

Favourite Track: Four Women

48. Jerry Lee Lewis - Live at the Star Club. Hamburg

Release Date: 1965
Label: Philips

I've never been a huge fan of live albums, despite there being some crackers on here so far. I always feel as though the energy is let down by the recording. Give me a studio version of a song anyday! Sadly this album is no exception. It didn't help that half the songs were missing, and the ones that were there were titled incorrectly but I don't think I'd have enjoyed it even if it was all correct. There were some good songs, but sadly the rest did nothing for me.

Rating: 3/10
Favourite Track: Great Balls of  Fire

45. Dusty Springfield- A Girl Called Dusty

Release Date: 1964
Label: Phillips

Dustine Springfield puts me in a good mood, but she is incredibly uncool in certain circles. This just makes her even cooler in my eyes. This album is the only one if hers in the list, which makes you wonder why they didn't include 'Dusty in Memphis' instead? Having said that, as an introduction to Dusty this is a very good album. 'Anyone Who Had a Heart' even had my teary-eyed.

Rating: 8/10
Favourite Track: Anyone Who Had A Heart