Queens of the Stone Age - QOTSA (1998)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Regular John" (Homme, Hernandez, John McBain) | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Avon" (Homme) | 3:22 |
| 3. | "If Only" (Homme) | 3:20 |
| 4. | "Walkin' on the Sidewalks" | 5:03 |
| 5. | "You Would Know" | 4:16 |
| 6. | "How to Handle a Rope" | 3:30 |
| 7. | "Mexicola" (Homme) | 4:54 |
| 8. | "Hispanic Impressions" | 2:44 |
| 9. | "You Can't Quit Me Baby" | 6:34 |
| 10. | "Give the Mule What He Wants" | 3:09 |
| 11. | "I Was a Teenage Hand Model" | 5:01 |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_of_the_Stone_Age_(album)
Golf's verdict: I am a big fan of this band but it is a bit perverse to only include their least well known and lowest selling album on the list. Having said that, all the recognisable tropes of QOTSA are in place: unique guitar tones, thunderous rhythm section and great vocals from the ginger Elvis, Josh Homme. Would recommend 'Rated R', 'Songs for the Deaf' or '...Like Clockwork' ahead of this one though.
Maire's verdict: I know Golf loves QofSA - for some unknown reason he rated them higher than Nine Inch Nails when they played a double headliner a couple of years back. To me they just sound like they're playing the same few songs over and over again. The exception is 'No One Knows' which is a brilliant song and unfortunately not on this album.
Album 722/1031
The Blue Nile - A Walk Across The Rooftops (1984)
All songs written, composed and arranged by Paul Buchanan and Robert Bell.
Side one
- "A Walk Across the Rooftops" – 4:56
- "Tinseltown in the Rain" – 5:57
- "From Rags to Riches" – 5:59
Side two
- "Stay" – 4:57
- "Easter Parade" – 4:34
- "Heatwave" – 6:28
- "Automobile Noise" – 5:08
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Walk_Across_the_Rooftops
Golf's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! Relatively little known and obscure but a favourite of many musicians and music writers. A lovely, gentle and engaging record that has a sound all of its own.
Maire's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! Never heard the album before. Shame as I loved it.
Album 723/1031
Norah Jones - Come Away With Me (2002)
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Don't Know Why" | Jesse Harris | 3:06 |
| 2. | "Seven Years" | Lee Alexander | 2:25 |
| 3. | "Cold Cold Heart" | Hank Williams | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Feelin' the Same Way" | Alexander | 2:55 |
| 5. | "Come Away with Me" | Norah Jones | 3:18 |
| 6. | "Shoot the Moon" | Harris | 3:57 |
| 7. | "Turn Me On" | John D. Loudermilk | 2:33 |
| 8. | "Lonestar" | Alexander | 3:05 |
| 9. | "I've Got to See You Again" | Harris | 4:13 |
| 10. | "Painter Song" |
| 2:41 |
| 11. | "One Flight Down" | Harris | 3:03 |
| 12. | "Nightingale" | Jones | 4:11 |
| 13. | "The Long Day Is Over" |
| 2:44 |
| 14. | "The Nearness of You" | 3:09 |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Come_Away_with_Me
Golf's verdict: Sold about a billion copies from memory and she does have a great voice. Plays it safe with some standards and a few of her own. Uppermost is the title track, which does have some real staying power.
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