(Read disc 1, disc 2, disc 3 disc 4, disc 5, disc 6, disc 7, disc 8, disc 9) Michael Jackson – Thriller Not only is this the best selling albums of all time it is one of the most important albums of the last 30 years. I know music isn’t important in the grand…
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Desert Island Discs – Disc 9
(Read disc 1, disc 2, disc 3 disc 4, disc 5, disc 6, disc 7, disc 8) The Eagles – Their Greatest Hits Again, I know this is a compilation but it’s too good of one to not be included. So good that it’s one of the best selling records ever, tied with Micheal Jackson’s…
Desert Island Discs – Disc 8
(Read disc 1, disc 2, disc 3 disc 4, disc 5, disc 6, disc 7) ABBA – Super Trouper I know, I’m revealing my inner ‘pop-tart’ with these last few discs but these are important for memories as much as quality. This album came out in 1980 just as music started to ‘matter’ to someone…
Desert Island Discs – Disc 7
(Read disc 1, disc 2, disc 3 disc 4, disc 5, disc 6) Madonna – The Immaculate Collection I know this breaks my rule of no compilations but this one is so iconic that I needed to. For those of the younger generation, who think Madonna is over, Lady Gaga would not exist in the…
Desert Island Discs – Disc 6
(Read disc 1, disc 2, disc 3 disc 4, disc 5) Stereophonics – Just Enough Education to Perform This was a difficult decision. The Stereophonics are one of my favourite bands, so choosing just one of their albums really made me think about them in depth. This 2001 release was their third studio album and…
Desert Island Discs – Disc 5
Here we are halfway through my Top Ten! (Find disc 1, disc 2, disc 3 disc 4) Saturday Night Fever – Original Soundtrack Laugh as you might, this is actually a great album. Not only is it a classic that truly defined an era but it has some damn fine songs that stand up in…
Desert Island Disc – Disc 4
The ongoing journey through my TopTen must have discs continues: (Find disc 1, disc 2, disc 3) Scissor Sisters – Scissor Sisters This is probably one of the more recent additions on my list but I think will stand the test of time and still be worth a listen years from now too. In 2004…