My Vinyl Record Collection in it’s Entirety

This post is pretty much what it says on the tin. I’ll go through my record collection, with brief comments, and maybe you’ll learn a little about me. I’ve popped them into loose genres but take that with a pinch of salt.

Rap/Hip Hop/ RnB (I said take it loosely)

J. Cole- 4 Your Eyez Only- Not as good as 2014 Forest Hills Drive but a good album nonetheless. Second best US rapper around after Kendrick in my opinion.

Kendrick Lamar- DAMN.- I LOVE this album. Kendrick Lamar can do no wrong in my eyes. Genius.

Loyle Carner- Yesterday’s Gone- British, chilled, melodic rap at it’s finest. Intelligent lyrics splashed with emotion.

Young Fathers- White Men are Black Men Too- I picked this album up having never heard Young Fathers, only that they’d previously won the Mercury Prize award, and it near enough changed my life because I fell in love with them, have seen them live multiple times, and their experimental style changed my listening habits for the better. (I used to listen to l o t s of indie landfill as you’ll see later.)

Kanye West- My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy- No doubt Kanye’s masterpiece, and this record is triple disk with loads of collectable artwork. Quite a pricey piece but worth it.

J. Cole- 2014 Forest Hills Drive- An album of bangers, pretty much!

Kendrick Lamar- To Pimp a Butterfly- Massive album. Rap meets jazz in the best way possible; such an influential album POC protests would chant Kendrick lyrics amidst the police brutality.

Kano- Made in the Manor- Grime music is okay in small doses, singles rather than albums, but Kano is the exception to this rule where every song on this album is perfect.

Everything is Recorded- 08.00- This record is beautiful, one side has a pattern pressed on to it and it came with a hand numbered zine (v limited) filled with photos of the recording process.

Dance/ Techno- (I am SO lacking knowledge on this)

Babe, Terror- What can I say? It’s dance-y and fun.

Jamie XX- In Colour- The album is fantastic, and the vinyl is spread over different coloured discs and it’s all very nice but I don’t play it often cos it’s a faff.

(I don’t know who the bottom left is but it’s pressed by the dance label Phantasy)

Paul Chambers- Yeah, Techno!- Sometimes you need a bit of techno; Paul Chambers is your man. Fun artwork too.

John Hopkins/ Daniel Avery- These are two big hitters in the lo-fi dance scene and on this single they remix each others track. It’s as good as expected and limited edition which is always fun.

Pop (Debatable?)

Kate Bush- Hounds of Love- A classic, what more do I need to say?

Lana Del Rey- Born To Die- My fav of hers. I can’t get behind the slower less catchy stuff she does now.

Taylor Swift- 1989- Taylors masterpiece and I’m no huge fan but this album has banger after banger.

Andreya Triana- Giants- I stumbled upon Andreya at the first year of London’s Citadel festival, quite literally stumbling into a tent she was playing in. I was pretty blown away so bought her record which is great.

Young Kato- Don’t Wait Til Tomorrow- I have a bunch of happy memories involving this memory. Around the time I was 18 we used to listen to them a bunch, whether drinking and having a kickabout, or seeing them play in small bars. And it’s a fancy signed album, always nice.

Grimes- Visions- I do love a bit of Grimes, she’s got a special place in my heart.

MGMT- Oracular Spectacular- The MGMT album to own.

Kate Bush- The Whole Story- A greatest hits of one of the greats.

Indie (Part One) 

Arcade Fire- Neon Bible- I love Arcade Fire and I love this album.

Jamie T- Carry on the Grudge- I do like this album but I much prefer his first two.

Alt-J- An Awesome Wave- And an awesome vinyl. White disc and obviously full of their best work.

Alt J- This is All Yours- Also a pretty double vinyl, not quite as good as their debut but still got some cracking singles.

Everything Everything- Get to Heaven- This is their masterpiece up to now, but I don’t doubt they’ll smash it soon. I LOVE this band. Defo one of my favs and I’ve seen them live like 6 times maybe 7.

Foals- What Went Down- Again, signed, which I always like. It’s a cracking album which I remember was waiting for me after getting back from Reading festival after seeing their secret set.

Bombay Bicycle Club- A Different Kind of Fix- Maybe the first vinyl I ever got?

Arcade Fire- Funeral- Arcade Fire’s masterpiece!!

Indie- Part Two 

Django Django- Born Under Saturn- An album of bops, some of which are slightly forgettable?

Vaccines- English Graffiti- Indie Landfill, should’ve saved my money.

Beck- Morning Phase- Quite a decent album, though I don’t profess to be Beck’s biggest fan. I reckon it was cheap.

Ben Howard- I Forget Where We Were- I couldn’t get into this album for ages, but then I saw him live, LOVED IT, and had to buy it. Now it’s my fav of his.

Arcade Fire- Everything Now- mmm I won’t let myself go off about this album. An album of two halves.

Jamie T- Trick- A very meh album by someone I used to a d o r e.

Lucy Rose- Like I Used To- Quite a beaut album if you’re in the right mood. And signed, so woo.

The Maccabees- Marks to Prove It- This is the album that properly got me into The Maccabees which is sad because it was their last before they split. I love them now though.

Bombay Bicycle Club- I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose- Whenever I want a dose of nostalgia I put this album on and have a blast. Will always love it.

Rock

Nothing But Thieves- Broken Machine- a MASSIVE album from a band from where I live. Real Jeff Buckley vibes who I adore so many recommendations of this album from me.

Pink Floyd- Dark Side of the Moon- A classic everyone should probably own. My mum’s old copy from back in the day.

Alabama Shakes- Sound and Color- More bluesy than rock, but what a voice and what an album. I had a phase of listening to exclusively this.

The Dedicated Nothing- These are a French band I picked up on a whim because it was cheap and I can’t even recall if I’ve spun it.

Other Stuff

David Bowie- Changes Two- Another hand me down from my Bowie-obsessed Mum.

Loose Tapestries- This is Noel Fielding and Serge from Kasabians band, and the albums full of comedic songs, sketches and skits. Like a weird podcast-cum-comedy album.

Mr Jukes- God First- Meant in the best way possible, really good background music. I guess marketing companies agree with me because I’ve defo heard some of these songs on adverts.

The King Blues- Off With Their Heads- I used to love this band for their catchy punk. This album’s decapitated Cameron cover is probably more controversial than the content.

Singles and EPs.

Pink Floyd- Another Brick in The Wall

Arcade Fire- Get Right

Alex Turner- Submarine OST

Frankie Goes to Hollywood- The Power Of Love

 

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