493. Wilco, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

Never heard of Wilco before I listen to this album, but I must say, I enjoyed it. Starting to be a recurring theme for this blog at the moment, but if you ever get the chance to put on the sweet sounds of Wilco, do so. Don't be disappointed, cause I'm sure you wont.

Rating 3.5 out of 5. 

494. MGMT, Oracular Spectacular

MGMT. I would not classify them as Rock. Not even close. More of an electro pop music that surprisingly have some good tunes to listen to on this album. Electric Feel is on this album and probably their best known song, but their sounds through out the album is pleasant and really wants you to go on an acid trip. Just has that spaced out kind of music to it. 

Rating 3.5 out of 5.

495. Bonnie Raitt, Give It Up

This album seemed to go by quickly when I listened to it. Again, no idea who Bonnie Raitt is but her music is not quite country, not quite rock. Fast beats or slow beats, either way she produces some good music in this album. An artist that I could listen to again and if she came up on my iPod I wouldn't skip.

Rating 3 out of 5

496. Boz Scaggs, Boz Scaggs

Who is Boz Scaggs? I have absolutely no idea. That's not to say this album is by a nobody. A quick search shows he has been around since the 60s, also with The Steve Miller Band. The soft melodies of this album draws me to it. Causal, laid back sound of soft rock/blues is evident through out the record. Lazy afternoon to set the mood to some chill out music, this is the album. 

Rating 3.5 out of 5.

497. The White Strips, White Blood Cells

The first album on the list that I have all ready listen to. I have enjoyed The White Stripes for a few years now, so no real surprises here. I'm very bias as being a fan, and still following Jack Whites progression to solo artist now. One thing I will say, I honestly believe The White Stripes are the greatest rock band since 2000. Sure, it's open to debate, but the quality music Jack and Meg White produced not just on this album, but across the board, was something to behold. But just on this album their distinct sound can be heard from the onset right till the end.

Rating 4 out of 5

498. The Stone Roses, The Stone Roses

Listening to this album, having not heard of The Stone Roses before and doing absolutely no research on them, I was pleasantly surprised by the sound. Originating from England, you get that distinct British feel of the album from the outset. If I had to compare it to other bands, I would say The Cure or Crowded House comes to mind. A nice Brit-pop album from 1989, I recommend if you haven't heard of The Stone Roses, get this album. Worth a listen to.

Rating 3.5 out of 5

499. B.B. King, Live in Cook County Jail

Wow what an album. B.B. King went to a Jail in Chicago to give a performance for the inmates. Considering in the introduction you can hear the crowd booing the Sheriff and a Judge, B.B. King manages to entertain, enlighten and give joy to the crowd before him. Not much of a Blues fan, I can see myself on an easy Sunday Afternoon relaxing to some tunes by this great man. 

Rating 4 out of 5

500 Rolling Stone Greatest Albums Ratings

The 500 Greatest Albums by Rolling Stone

The following is the list of the 500, and I will be adding each album as I listen to it. Based on my thoughts, I will endeavour to write a short statement about how I experienced/felt about the album followed by a rating out of 5. I will also include here the last time I've updated this page so you can keep track of where I'm up to (If you are following :P)

Last Update - 15th August, #500

500. OutKast, 'Aquemini' 

I enjoyed listening to this. Not having a massive knowledge of Rap, R+B etc I found it easy to listen to.    From the start I found myself engrossed in this album not knowing what was coming next. Easy beats used throughout the album added to my experience. 

Rating 3.5 out of 5

500 Greatest Albums of All Time

The Top 500 Rolling Stone Greatest Albums of All Time
Today I start listening to the top 500 Rolling Stone Albums of all time I will start at 500 and work to number 1, listening to each album as I go down the list. The challenge is expected to take 12 months to complete at an average of 1.37 albums per day. Sounds simple enough. However, I am going the extra step by rating each album as I listen to it and posting it here on my blog as I finish. 

For the full list of Albums follow the link below
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/500-greatest-albums-of-all-time-20120531

Now, over the time from when the first list had been created, it has been updated and changed. I am using the current 2012 list that is on the website and will be starting with number 500 - OutKast - Aquemini.

Here we go!

Mr G