My life in albums
by 
LadyGodiva 
My life in albums - a list of albums that had an impact on my life in one form or another the year it was released (or which is very strongly associated with a specific year). These are not favourite albums, more the albums that seemed to be the soundtrack to a specific year.
I have written a why? in the comments for each of the albums. This is probably my most personal (and self-exposing) chart - it has been quite an emotional journey putting this together and writing all the comments. So please be kind if you decide to leave a comment!
Otherwise enjoy! :)
- Chart updated: 08/18/2025 05:15
- (Created: 07/28/2015 23:51).
- Chart size: 55 albums.
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Why? This was probably the first album I was exposed to even if I don't really have any recollection of it. My mum is a big Joni Mitchell fan and claims we listened to this while I did suitably cooworthy cute stuff!
Favourite Song: 'California' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Favourite Song: 'California' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Year of Release:
1971
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Rank Score:
15,961
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Why? Dad was home looking after his brood so into the Joni void stepped some strutting Stones. I blame this album for the onset of the 'Godiva Pout', something that didn't exist until the Stones arrived on my musical radar…
Favourite Song: 'Happy' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Favourite Song: 'Happy' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Year of Release:
1972
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Rank Score:
19,341
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Why? I didn't know that the New York Dolls existed until much much later but I was apparently a very fashion conscious little toddler and had a baby version of Sylvian Sylvian's hat. So clearly I had subconsciously absorbed the album and it led me on a path to fashion and music obsession... or I just liked the hat! :)
Favourite Song: 'Trash' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Favourite Song: 'Trash' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Year of Release:
1973
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1,786
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Why? This is the first of many 'influenced by the babysitter' albums. Sharon was a massive Queen fan and often brought this album over to play on my dad's 60's bakerlite record player while she was looking after us. I had this slick feather boa (my mums I think) that I used to prance around with while it was playing.
Favourite Song: 'Killer Queen' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Favourite Song: 'Killer Queen' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Year of Release:
1974
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2,728
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Why? Joan our next-door neighbour was a fully paid up member of the Tartan Army. She bought me a tartan scarf to tie round my wrist for Christmas. This album could be heard through the walls of our little terrace house on an almost constant basis.
Favourite Song (if you can call it that): 'Bye Bye Baby' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Favourite Song (if you can call it that): 'Bye Bye Baby' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Year of Release:
1975
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2
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Why? I vividly remember dancing around to 'Dancing Queen' in front of Top of the Pops. I was wearing a rather fetching pink tutu and bashing away on my plastic tambourine. I have loved Abba from that moment forward. I don't care how naff they are, they make me happy and that is all that matters!
Favourite Song: 'Dancing Queen' (what else?) [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Favourite Song: 'Dancing Queen' (what else?) [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Year of Release:
1976
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1,419
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Why? Jasmine (the latest babysitter) was a punk, or at least what passed for one in Salford. It is from her that I learnt the value of a good black eyeliner. My mum and dad were not very impressed when they realised that she had been introducing us to this 'noise' while they were off at the 'Talk of the North'
Favourite Song: 'Pretty Vacant' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Favourite Song: 'Pretty Vacant' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Year of Release:
1977
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10,516
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Why? My mum can't sing - this is not me being mean, this is an actual fact. It was this album that gave me this devastating realistation. My mum singing 'Wuthering Heights' is akin to someone scratching metal claws over a blackboard while accompanied by a chorus of wailing cats. Luckily Kate is a lot more talented! :)
Favourite Song: 'The Man With The Child In His Eyes' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Favourite Song: 'The Man With The Child In His Eyes' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Year of Release:
1978
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3,066
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Why? Our babysitter Pam was a big Numan fan. She taught me and our kid how to do fun robotic type dancing to 'Cars'. It meant we were busy while she was off snogging her boyfriend.
Favourite song: 'M.E.' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Favourite song: 'M.E.' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Year of Release:
1979
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1,131
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Why? Adam Ant gave me the excuse to live in satorial excess. I could be anything I wanted a highway woman, a swashbuckling native american… and still get to dance about!
Favourite Song: 'Kings of the Wild Frontier' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Favourite Song: 'Kings of the Wild Frontier' [First added to this chart: 07/28/2015]
Year of Release:
1980
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682
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Total albums: 55. Page 1 of 6
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My life in albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 9 | 16% | |
| 1980s | 10 | 18% | |
| 1990s | 10 | 18% | |
| 2000s | 10 | 18% | |
| 2010s | 10 | 18% | |
| 2020s | 6 | 11% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Neil Young | 1 | 2% | |
| Caoilfhionn Rose | 1 | 2% | |
| Joni Mitchell | 1 | 2% | |
| Goldfrapp | 1 | 2% | |
| Duran Duran | 1 | 2% | |
| Grouper | 1 | 2% | |
| The Breeders | 1 | 2% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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32 | 58% | |
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8 | 15% | |
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3 | 5% | |
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3 | 5% | |
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2 | 4% | |
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2 | 4% | |
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2 | 4% | |
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From Moondance 01/11/2024 20:44 | #301089
Great concept for a chart - and excellent commentary to reveal how music is intertwined with the ebb & flow of living on planet Earth. I hope you are doing well.
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From AlvaroIesus 02/21/2023 05:35 | #294275
AlvaroIesus 02/21/2023 05:35 | #294275
I would have never imagined that Juanes - Mi Sangre was big in Germany. I would like to know more about it.
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From Repo 04/30/2017 20:48 | #190081
Repo 04/30/2017 20:48 | #190081
Love your backstory. Lots of babysitters. lol. Very entertaining & funny comments.
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Jimmy Dread 09/13/2016 18:39 | #174921
Jimmy Dread 09/13/2016 18:39 | #174921
You're a lovely egg x
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:-)
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|---|---|
| 1. The Smiths | |
| 2. Prince | |
| 3. The Cure | |
| 4. Pixies | |
| 5. Talking Heads | |
| 6. U2 | |
| 7. Metallica | |
| 8. Kate Bush | |
| 9. R.E.M. | |
| 10. The Stone Roses | |
| 11. Sonic Youth | |
| 12. Michael Jackson | |
| 13. Bruce Springsteen | |
| 14. Iron Maiden | |
| 15. Prince And The Revolution | |
| 16. Tom Waits | |
| 17. Joy Division | |
| 18. New Order | |
| 19. Talk Talk | |
| 20. Rush |
