Best Ever Albums

Re: Britpop Calling

Anonymous — Tue, 3 Apr 2018 07:59:58 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/03/2018 11:59

OK folks. I done this Britpop Chart!!!

I've added a few other fav's I've not got round to talking about in the diary.

And then I got rid of all the post-britpop, pre-britpop things and even some of the more tenuously britpop albums we've been talking about so now its just a cool top 40 😲 😲

I figured those other ones I really like are on my overall and decade charts anyway and I wanted this chart to be really britpop.

It's not finished as there are probably some more albums for me to check out and plenty to revisit but i will do this as the muse moves me hehe. I'm putting this listening project to bed now, but I might post some more on this thread when I listen to some more stuff.

Thanks again for all the comments and recs 😄 😄 😄 🥳 🕺

Shine on!!!!

Re: Britpop Calling

Anonymous — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 11:00:56 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/31/2018 15:00

I don't really know Cockney Rebel but I know the one that goes "Come up and see me, make me smile". That's really great! I'll make a note of them for when I check out some more glam rock. I like what I've heard of Roxy Music as well.

Re: Britpop Calling

bobbyb5 — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 20:44:23 GMT

Author: bobbyb5

Posted: 03/31/2018 00:44

This is the way Britpop should have done neo- glam. Next to David Bowie, this guy was by far the most awesome Glam rocker. It was only a huge sir in Britain though. Unfortunately he never made it in the states. It's a shame. These albums are awesome.

The Human Menagerie by Cockney Rebel

The Psychomodo by Cockney Rebel [/url

[url=https://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?a=64171]Love's A Prima Donna by Steve Harley And Cockney Rebel

Re: Britpop Calling

Graeme2 — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 18:25:20 GMT

Author: Graeme2

Posted: 03/30/2018 22:25

Michael1981 wrote:

Graeme2 wrote:

I'd say tellin stories was my favourite though I can't remember playing it in years. Two of my favourites by them are on here, the title track and how high. Remember both tracks making me very emotional watching them in the sun at a festival after something we smoked 🤣
Up to our hips is probably my second. Made in a phase when they were bang into the beastie boys. It's laid back and funky. They have a fairly consistently strong catalogue, though I doubt you would hear many say they were their favourite band. They do tend to sometimes take more than an influence from acts over the years, I'm thinking mostly of Tim virtually aping people like Ian brown, Liam Gallagher and bobby Gillespie at various stages. Certainly not now. Love how they come through the tragedies and remained strong. Always a very good live act.
They got loads of play from me through the madchester and britpop eras.

Yeah. Well said. They are great survivors of different eras and like you said no-one really loves them but they keep on churning out good stuff. How High is one of my fav's of theirs too.

I've not heard their last but the previous was very good. Enjoyed it more than the blur one from the same time and that was decent. Seemed to come back with purpose after the death of their drummer. I definately have a soft spot for them.

Re: Britpop Calling

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:56:11 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/30/2018 20:56

Graeme2 wrote:

Yeah. Well said. They are great survivors of different eras and like you said no-one really loves them but they keep on churning out good stuff. How High is one of my fav's of theirs too.

Re: Britpop Calling

Graeme2 — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:10:48 GMT

Author: Graeme2

Posted: 03/30/2018 20:10

I'd say tellin stories was my favourite though I can't remember playing it in years. Two of my favourites by them are on here, the title track and how high. Remember both tracks making me very emotional watching them in the sun at a festival after something we smoked 🤣
Up to our hips is probably my second. Made in a phase when they were bang into the beastie boys. It's laid back and funky. They have a fairly consistently strong catalogue, though I doubt you would hear many say they were their favourite band. They do tend to sometimes take more than an influence from acts over the years, I'm thinking mostly of Tim virtually aping people like Ian brown, Liam Gallagher and bobby Gillespie at various stages. Certainly not now. Love how they come through the tragedies and remained strong. Always a very good live act.
They got loads of play from me through the madchester and britpop eras.

Re: Britpop Calling

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:56:35 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/30/2018 16:56

Oh Thanks. They both have good covers!

Up to our Hips seems to be a few people's favourite but it has passed me by completely so far. I'll check it out!

Re: Britpop Calling

LittleM1971 — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:50:31 GMT

Author: LittleM1971

Posted: 03/30/2018 16:50

Michael1981 wrote:

Chapeau to the Charlatans!

Tellin Stories by the Charlatans
Its been a long time coming in this diary, but finally its time to give some well deserved love to the Charlatans!! They managed to survive both britpop and baggy eras and as far as I can tell keep putting out consistently strong material.

Most people see Tellin' Stories as the band at the peak of their powers. I like it- the album has a great energy. There's not so many great tunes but definitely a few good ones and some decidedly great grooves. I was actually surprised at how funky this album is (believing they had more or less left their groove based sound behind). Actually the album is quite split between funkier stuff and Stonesy rock. At times it feels like a dance record and I think they are probably at their best when just locking into a groove and riding it out-the last few minutes of "Get on it" really shows this.

"One to Another" is the other standout for me. It has a killer riff that has so much swagger. I was thinking this would have been even better walk on music on TFI Friday than Ocean Colour Scene's "River Boat Song" as it just has more energy and swagger! Actually there are a few similarities between the Charlies and Ocean Colour Scene at this point. Both know their 60s RnB and like to lock into a groove. I prefers the Charlatans though. The difference is they make me want to head to the dancefloor whilst Ocean Colour Scene make me tap my foot.

Us and Us only by the Charlatans
This one is cool too. It followed Tellin Stories but this time around they are less funky (though its still there a bit). It has a bit less energy but the songwriting is probably getting stronger though. The Stones influence is really prominent (and quite exile era) and there is some mid 60s Dylan come through too. Most of the songs have a nice kind of bounce and shuffle to them. Though the lead track Forever is more of a psychedelic groovey thing built around a keyboard riff. It's a great track and one of my favourites of theirs.

I dont know any of their other albums so let me know if they have even better ones :)

Personally I like these two the best...

Some Friendly by The Charlatans

Up To Our Hips by The Charlatans

Re: Britpop Calling

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:40:20 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/30/2018 16:40

Remember we were talking about Grebo? Just came across this article in the Guardian.

A lot of people are wondering about why we all forgot about The Wonderstuff and Pop Will Eat itself in between Madchester and Britpop as those bands were pretty big!

I always thought Carter USM sounded terrible (they were a flatmates favourite band). Maybe I ought to re-evaluate this era though as that was a long time ago when I was very particular in my tastes.

Re: Britpop Calling

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:54:05 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/28/2018 14:54

Chapeau to the Charlatans!

Tellin Stories by the Charlatans
Its been a long time coming in this diary, but finally its time to give some well deserved love to the Charlatans!! They managed to survive both britpop and baggy eras and as far as I can tell keep putting out consistently strong material.

Most people see Tellin' Stories as the band at the peak of their powers. I like it- the album has a great energy. There's not so many great tunes but definitely a few good ones and some decidedly great grooves. I was actually surprised at how funky this album is (believing they had more or less left their groove based sound behind). Actually the album is quite split between funkier stuff and Stonesy rock. At times it feels like a dance record and I think they are probably at their best when just locking into a groove and riding it out-the last few minutes of "Get on it" really shows this.

"One to Another" is the other standout for me. It has a killer riff that has so much swagger. I was thinking this would have been even better walk on music on TFI Friday than Ocean Colour Scene's "River Boat Song" as it just has more energy and swagger! Actually there are a few similarities between the Charlies and Ocean Colour Scene at this point. Both know their 60s RnB and like to lock into a groove. I prefers the Charlatans though. The difference is they make me want to head to the dancefloor whilst Ocean Colour Scene make me tap my foot.

Us and Us only by the Charlatans
This one is cool too. It followed Tellin Stories but this time around they are less funky (though its still there a bit). It has a bit less energy but the songwriting is probably getting stronger though. The Stones influence is really prominent (and quite exile era) and there is some mid 60s Dylan come through too. Most of the songs have a nice kind of bounce and shuffle to them. Though the lead track Forever is more of a psychedelic groovey thing built around a keyboard riff. It's a great track and one of my favourites of theirs.

I dont know any of their other albums so let me know if they have even better ones 😄

Re: Britpop Calling

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:40:57 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/27/2018 18:40

Here's a chart update. I just cant include Jobriath unfortunately lol

New entries in bold. Not long before this becomes a custom chart 😎

The Outstanding
Blur-Modern Life is Rubbish
Denim-Back in Denim
The La's- The La's
The Auteurs-New Wave
Saint Etienne- Fox Base Alpha
Blur-Blur
Pulp-This is Hardcore
Suede-Suede

The Very good/great
Pulp-A different class
Elastica-Elastica
Various- Trainspotting Soundtrack
Blur- Parklife
Supergrass-I should Coco
The Divine Comedy- Casanova
Suede- Dog Man Star
Catatonia- International Velvet
Gomez- Bring it on
The Auteurs-Now I'm a Cowboy
Edwyn Collins- Gorgeous George
Strangelove-Love and other Demons
Super Furry Animals-Fuzzy Logic
Cornershop- When I was born for the Seventh Time
The lightning Seeds- Jollification
Gorkys Zygotic Mynci-Barafundle
Supergrass-Life on other planets
Texas-White on Blond
Echobelly-Everyone's got one

The Decent/ Good
Pulp-His 'N' Hers
Denim-Denim on Ice
Shed Seven- A maximum High
Travis-Good Geeling
Ocean Colour Scene-Marchin Already
Sleeper- The it girl
Spacehog-Resident Alien
The Longpigs-The Sun is often out
Stereophonics- Word gets around
Gene- Drawn to the deep end
Cast-All Change
Kula Shaker-K
Black Grape-Stupid, Stupid, Stupid
Blur-The Great Escape
Oasis-What's the Story (Morning Glory)
The Verve-Urban Hymns
Oasis-Definitely Maybe

The Average
The Bluetones- Expecting to fly
Travis- The Man Who
Suede-Coming Up

The albums I don't think fit into my britpop list
House of Love-Butterfly Album (Outstanding)
The Boo Radley's- Giant Steps (Very good/ Great)
Primal Scream -Vanishing Point (Very good/ Great)
Teenage Fanclub- Grand Prix (Outstanding)
Inspiral Carpets- Life (Very good/ great)
Inspiral Carpets- Devil hopping (Very good/ great)

Re: Britpop Calling

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:28:23 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/27/2018 18:28

Now I'm a Cowboy by the Auteurs

I am really growing to appreciate this band. Well worthy of cult status!

I dont like this one quite as much as the debut but its not far off. The best tracks I keep wanting to listen to again and again. The melodies are so strong and uplifting and the lyrics are really original and intriguing. Chinese Bakery, Underground Movies and Daughter of a Child are all just great songs. For some reason a lot of people like Lenny Valentino by this band a lot. I like that one too, but it doesn't really stand out for me. This album probably suffers a bit from not really building on the debut and I don't think it flows quite as well (I just listened to New Wave again and if anything its going up in my estimation-just a killer album!) This is still pretty great though as its just a really good collection of songs.

Re: Britpop Calling

Anonymous — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 14:04:27 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/25/2018 18:04

Oh. Good synopsis Dihansse!

Looks like I was right 🤣

Still not sure why Morressey likes it so much 😕 The cover is good though. That might be the best thing. And some of the lyrics were pretty outrageous for the time (blow away!!??) Maybe this is what some people really like.

I read that sadly Jobriath died of AIDS in the 80s. Doesn't effect the quality of the music but people might have been intrigued by his life story as well.

Re: Britpop Calling

dihansse — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 12:27:03 GMT

Author: dihansse

Posted: 03/25/2018 16:27

Michael1981 wrote:

dihansse wrote:

bobbyb5 wrote:

Michael1981 wrote:

[quot e="Michael1981"][quot e="bobbyb5"]I bet you never heard of this Glam Rock "classic" from 1973. I actually had it on vinyl about a million years ago but I don't think I ever listened to it then. But I've always heard the notorious stories about it. How they were trying to turn him into the next David Bowie because of the success of Ziggy Stardust and the Glam Rock fad. And they spent gazillions of dollars promoting it with big Billboards in Times Square and shit. But it was a total flop. I'm listening to it now and all I can say is if you like Suede you might like it. The song "Space Clown" sounds like it must have been the first song the guy in suede ever heard. Lol. Very glammy singing.

Jobriath by Jobriath

True. I never heard of this one! Maybe it was influential on Britpop then. That's interesting. Thanks for letting me know about this guy. Might check it out at some point.

I gave it a listen. Space Clown and Blown Away were decent efforts! Yeah pure glam and totally Bowie-esque. I really wouldn't be surprised if Suede were listening to this. Overall I thought it pretty competent but nothing too exciting for me.

Competent!!!???? 😲 😲 :shock:

I’m becoming curious about this album. I should check it out to see who is right :wink:[/quote]

Yes that would be helpful. We need an independent adjudicator hehe[/quote]
I listened to Take Me I'm Yours, Blow Away an Space Clown on Youtube (didn't find it on Apple Music) and of course it's completely derivative and is a bit a mixture of David Bowie and the most bombastic Elton John but I cannot deny in has a certain charm in its bombasticness.
I don't know if I would ever listen to this again but it matches lots of the music that was made around that time and maybe it's not even the worst. So conclusion: not as bad as Bobby said and why not use the word competent: the music is well-delivered but so over the top that the emotional message it's trying to deliver is just suffocated in all the surrounding whistles and bells.

Re: Britpop Calling

Anonymous — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 10:51:06 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/25/2018 14:51

dihansse wrote:

bobbyb5 wrote:

Michael1981 wrote:

[quot e="bobbyb5"]I bet you never heard of this Glam Rock "classic" from 1973. I actually had it on vinyl about a million years ago but I don't think I ever listened to it then. But I've always heard the notorious stories about it. How they were trying to turn him into the next David Bowie because of the success of Ziggy Stardust and the Glam Rock fad. And they spent gazillions of dollars promoting it with big Billboards in Times Square and shit. But it was a total flop. I'm listening to it now and all I can say is if you like Suede you might like it. The song "Space Clown" sounds like it must have been the first song the guy in suede ever heard. Lol. Very glammy singing.

Jobriath by Jobriath

True. I never heard of this one! Maybe it was influential on Britpop then. That's interesting. Thanks for letting me know about this guy. Might check it out at some point.

Competent!!!???? 😲 😲 :shock:

I’m becoming curious about this album. I should check it out to see who is right :wink:[/quote]

Yes that would be helpful. We need an independent adjudicator hehe

Re: Britpop Calling

Anonymous — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 10:49:58 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/25/2018 14:49

bobbyb5 wrote:

Michael1981 wrote:

bobbyb5 wrote:

I bet you never heard of this Glam Rock "classic" from 1973. I actually had it on vinyl about a million years ago but I don't think I ever listened to it then. But I've always heard the notorious stories about it. How they were trying to turn him into the next David Bowie because of the success of Ziggy Stardust and the Glam Rock fad. And they spent gazillions of dollars promoting it with big Billboards in Times Square and shit. But it was a total flop. I'm listening to it now and all I can say is if you like Suede you might like it. The song "Space Clown" sounds like it must have been the first song the guy in suede ever heard. Lol. Very glammy singing.

Jobriath by Jobriath

True. I never heard of this one! Maybe it was influential on Britpop then. That's interesting. Thanks for letting me know about this guy. Might check it out at some point.

Competent!!!???? 😲 😲 :shock:

🤣 Yeah. I wasn't offended by it or anything! It has a decent enough glam feel to it. Ok guitars and vocals. I wasn't impressed really but I wasn't appalled or anything!

It's definitely a Bowie impersonation though. Mixed with some Mick Jagger impersonating as well!

Re: Britpop Calling

dihansse — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 03:49:57 GMT

Author: dihansse

Posted: 03/25/2018 07:49

bobbyb5 wrote:

Michael1981 wrote:

bobbyb5 wrote:

True. I never heard of this one! Maybe it was influential on Britpop then. That's interesting. Thanks for letting me know about this guy. Might check it out at some point.

Competent!!!???? 😲 😲 :shock:

I’m becoming curious about this album. I should check it out to see who is right 😉

Re: Britpop Calling

bobbyb5 — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:31:17 GMT

Author: bobbyb5

Posted: 03/24/2018 22:31

Michael1981 wrote:

bobbyb5 wrote:

True. I never heard of this one! Maybe it was influential on Britpop then. That's interesting. Thanks for letting me know about this guy. Might check it out at some point.

Competent!!!???? 😲 😲 😲

Re: Britpop Calling

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 10:39:21 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/24/2018 14:39

Michael1981 wrote:

bobbyb5 wrote:

True. I never heard of this one! Maybe it was influential on Britpop then. That's interesting. Thanks for letting me know about this guy. Might check it out at some point.

Re: Britpop Calling

bobbyb5 — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:58:51 GMT

Author: bobbyb5

Posted: 03/23/2018 20:58

Graeme2 wrote:

Apparently that Jobriath record is a big favourite of morrisey. I'd never heard of it before until I saw it in some list of his faves. So indirectly it was influential on britpop if it influenced mr mozz. And maybe suede and pulp are fans too.

Every one of those you named are 10 times better. Jobriath is one of the worst albums you have ever heard. It's such a blatant attempt to be Ziggy Stardust. It's just truly horrid. It is laugh out loud funny. I just found out he actually made a second album. Can hardly wait to hear that one.lol