Untitled (Led Zeppelin IV) – Led Zeppelin – 1971 Claimed Sales: 37m First listen?: Yes Format Listened?: Apple Music Led Zeppelin are one of those iconic 70s bands that I’ve certainly heard of, have been aware of the names of songs and albums, but have literally never sat down and listened to before. In my head they … Continue reading
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The World’s Greatest Hits: Tapestry – Carole King
Tapestry – Carole King – 1971 Claimed Sales: 25m First listen?: Yes, I think. Format Listened?: Apple Music I was so certain that I had listened to Tapestry before, but I have absolutely no memory of most of the tracks. Carole King’s effortless delivery is just so easy to enjoy. Opener I Feel The Earth Move … Continue reading
The World’s Greatest Hits: Abbey Road – The Beatles
Abbey Road – The Beatles – 1969 Claimed Sales: 30m First listen?: Yes Format Listened?: Apple Music It seems fitting to begin with only the second pre 70s album that has certifiable sales anywhere close to this list, once again being an album from the originators of pop as we know it. Abbey Road may not have … Continue reading
The World’s Greatest Hits: Intro
Nearly a year after I dived back into the biggest selling albums of all time in the UK I’ve decided to expand my horizons as far as they can go. The World’s Greatest Hits aims to be an ongoing yearly series, where I choose a specific selection of hugely popular albums and share my thoughts … Continue reading