Coldplay were obviously going to make an appearance or two on this list, but honestly X&Y is the least deserving of their career so far. Continue reading
Author Archives: Sam Atkins
The UK’s Greatest Hits: 37. Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds – Jeff Wayne
This album is unlike anything else on this list. A musical without a stage, a performance piece without any performers, Jeff Wayne’s War Of The Worlds is so weird to comprehend in the current chart that it’s probably no surprise it’s had such a lasting effect on the British public. Continue reading
The UK’s Greatest Hits: 41. Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill
Jagged Little Pill is a classic album, one that I’m pretty sure most readers of this article will see as an important album from their formative years. Continue reading
The UK’s Greatest Hits: Intro
A blog series I’ve been putting off for a long time, The UK’s Greatest Hits is my take on the 40 biggest selling albums of all time. Some I’ve listened to before, some I definitely haven’t and it might be surprising to discover which is which. Continue reading
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Grammy Awards 2015: Final Predictions
I couldn’t find the time to put together an in depth look at the nominees for this year’s Grammy Awards so I thought I would take a last minute look at the categories and make some wild predictions just days before the show on Sunday night. Given how wildly inaccurate my nomination predictions were this should … Continue reading
Best of 2014: Top 25 Albums
I take a look at my top 25 albums of 2014 featuring the likes of Taylor Swift, Jessie Ware, Lady Antebellum and Ben Howard. Continue reading
Best of 2014: Top 40 Singles
My top 40 singles of 2014 including acts like Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Kiesza. Continue reading
The Definitive Ranking of Carrie Underwood Singles
As Carrie Underwood releases her first Greatest Hits collection, I take a look at my personal favourite songs from the album and try to make some sort of definitive ranking. Continue reading
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Grammy Award 2015 Nomination Predictions: Pop
It’s time to take a look at the genre specific awards at Grammys 2015. First up are the Pop categories. Continue reading
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Grammy Awards 2015 Nomination Predictions: Album Of The Year
This time last year I was under the impression that my predictions for Album of The Year were pretty much right. I didn’t expect 2 of my 100% certain choices to miss out, replaced with the well deserved Kendrick Lamar and the huge surprise of Sara Bareilles for nominations. I was so certain that Justin and Bruno would make the cut, so I’m attempting to be more conservative with my nominations this year. Continue reading
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