#476 Steve Winwood – Arc Of A Diver

Steve Winwood has been around a few years at this point in his career, but Arc Of A Diver set him on the path of a true solo artist. He played all the instruments on the album. I had no idea that he was so talented. “While You See a Chance” is the first song […]

#475 The Specials – More Specials

The Specials‘ More Specials second album features some famous collaborations with the Go-Go’s members Belinda Carlisle, Charlotte Caffey, and Jane Wiedlin; and Lee Thompson from Madness among others. I only like one song “Do Nothing“. Honestly, The Specials are not as special as UB40. I found their music a bit more generic reggae. If you really […]

#474 The Teardrop Explodes – Kilimanjaro

The Teardrop Explodes debut album Kilimanjaro was released in 1980. I have never heard of this band. It is weird because I thought I was at a point in musically history that I would know all of the bands on the list. The genre is neo-psychedelia and post-punk. The best song is “When I Dream“. I […]

#473 UB40 – Signing Off

I have never heard UB40‘s first album Signing Off. I only know of their later songs, such as “Red Red Wine” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, which are remakes. They were the remake kings of the 80s. I have admitted that reggae is not my favourite genre, but it is not my least favourite […]

#472 Tom Waits – Heartattack and Vine

Tom Waits‘ Heartattack and Vine is the second of five albums on this list. I think that is overkill. He is an interesting singer. His voice sounds like he has been smoking since he was 3 years old. Ironically, Waits has been describe as a middle-class family man who has the persona of a hobo. […]

#471 The Jam – Sound Affects

The Jam are back with another album Sound Affects. It was influenced by Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall and the Beatles’ Revolver album. My favourite songs are “That’s Entertainment“, “Man in the Corner Shop“, and “Scrape Away”. I listened to their final album The Gift because it has the hit song “A Town Called Malice”. I […]

#470 The Undertones – Hypnotised

The Undertones are back with another album; Hypnotised is their second album. They are one of the most successful bands from Northern Ireland. I think the worst part of the band for me is Feargal Sharkey’s vocal quaver. I am not a fan of it. The best part of the band is their music; it is […]

#469 Iron Maiden – Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden self-titled debut received critical and commercial success upon its release. I have never heard their music. I think sometimes I hear a band is in a certain genre and I do not listen to it because I do not like that genre. That would be all country music, almost all rap and many […]

#468 Joy Division – Closer

Joy Division‘s Closer was released two months after the death of lead singer Ian Curtis. This album is the bridge from their debut to New Order‘s debut album. The remaining members formed New Order after Curtis’s suicide. My favourite songs are all of them. I would listen to the whole album. There is no filler […]

#467 Talking Heads – Remain in Light

Talking Heads are represented a lot on this list. I do not think they were as popular as they could have been if they had stayed together. Remain in Light is their fourth album and their fourth in the list. It is considered by many as their magnum opus. It is their last album with […]