#1045 John Grant – Queen of Denmark

John Grant released his debut album Queen of Denmark in 2010 to critical acclaim. Grant along with Chris Pearson formed The Czars, an American alternative rock band, in 1994 in Denver. Grant went solo after the band dissolved in 2006. The songs I liked were “Where Dreams Go to Die”, “Outer Space”, “TC and Honeybear”, “It’s Easier”, “Caramel, […]

1027 Elbow – The Seldom Seen Kid

Elbow‘s fourth studio album The Seldom Seen Kid is one that I sort of remember. There was so many bands during this time period, which played alternative and art rock music. I think most of them got lost in the mix. Their previous album Leaders of the Free World sounds more familiar to me. The […]

#1010 The Killers – Sam’s Town

The Killers released their second album Sam’s Town In 2006. It was a hit for the band. Lead singer Brandon Flowers has stated that you can hear his real voice on this album compared to its predecessor. “We didn’t use too many vocal effects. On the first album, we used auto-tune, and I didn’t even realize […]

#985 Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds – Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds thirteenth studio album Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus was released in 2004. This is Cave’s third time on the list as a solo artist. He appeared once in the band The Birthday Party. I did not like the band nor his earlier album, but I like his […]

#979 Björk – Medúlla

First Morrissey returned to the 1001 Albums list—and now Björk follows. She hasn’t been gone long, but I had started to wonder if her window to make an impact had passed. Her 2004 album Medúlla proved otherwise. My favourite track might be “Desired Constellation”—it’s so quiet and deeply melancholic. I also enjoyed “Show Me Forgiveness,” […]

#978 Morrissey – You Are the Quarry

I did not expect Morrissey to return to the list in the 2000s, but here we are. I remember 2004s You Are the Quarry from Morrissey. I actually remember liking it. It was Morrissey’s first album in seven years. Many considered it a return for Morrissey after his last album Maladjusted disappointed fans and critics. […]

#962 Radiohead – Hail to the Thief

Radiohead‘s Hail to the Thief is their sixth studio album and their fifth album on the list of 1001 Albums… That is quite an achievement. The only album that is not listed is Pablo Honey, which is their debut album. Thom Yorke‘s lyrics are in response to the war on terror and the resurgence of […]

#949 Coldplay – A Rush of Blood to the Head

Coldplay is back again. I was a huge fan in the early days. I saw them in concert once and it was incredible. A Rush of Blood to the Head is their second studio album. The album relies more on electric guitar and piano than Parachutes. I will not waste time writing about this album. I […]

#923 Giant Sand- Chore of Enchantment

Giant Sand? Weird name for a band, but they are from Arizona. I have never heard of them. Oddly, the band has been recording albums since 1985. Yet, they remain under the radar. Chore of Enchantment is one of their many albums released. “Raw”, “(Well) Dusted (For the Millennium)”, “Shiver”, and “Punishing Sun” were the first […]

#915 PJ Harvey – Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea

Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea is PJ Harvey’s third album on the list of 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. I liked second album To Bring You My Love better than the first one Rid of Me on the list; I even gave it an 8. Harvey released her fifth studio album about […]