This is part of a series of mini-reviews of R.E.M.’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) #6: Accelerate. A return to form late in their career. One of their hardest rocking records. BEST SONGS: … Continue reading The Day Thread Ranks R.E.M.’s Albums: #6
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of R.E.M.’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) #7: Reckoning. My very first R.E.M. album, and the one that the band autographed for me. (And then … Continue reading The Night Thread Ranks R.E.M.’s Albums: #7
Ted has returned to coach a new team!! Share your thoughts on the seventh episode of Season 4. (Please spoiler any revelations not in the show itself, please.) Continue reading TED LASSO DISCUSSION SPACE Season 4 Episode 7: Yes & Baby
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of R.E.M.’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) #8: Document. The record that had their first major hit and began breaking them into the mainstream. A … Continue reading The Night Thread Ranks R.E.M.’s Albums: #8
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of R.E.M.’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) #9: New Adventures In Hi-Fi. This record has some of R.E.M.’s greatest work. The only issue I have … Continue reading The Day Thread Ranks R.E.M.’s Albums: #9
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of R.E.M.’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) #10: Up. Again, this is a divisive album. But I love it, and so does Bill Berry, who … Continue reading The Day Thread Ranks R.E.M.’s Albums: #10
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of R.E.M.’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) #11: Dead Letter Office. Yes, it’s a compilation. But there are so many excellent songs here. Plus, it … Continue reading The Night Thread Ranks R.E.M.’s Albums: #11
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of R.E.M.’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) #12: Out Of Time. I know I’ll get feedback for this choice (Country Feedback?), but they tried a … Continue reading The Day Thread Ranks R.E.M.’s Albums: #12
Ted has returned to coach a new team!! Share your thoughts on the sixth episode of Season 4. (Please spoiler any revelations not in the show itself, please.) For those who might not know, the episode title is a take … Continue reading TED LASSO DISCUSSION SPACE Season 4 Episode 6: Don’t Jump Around Much Anymore
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of R.E.M.’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) #13: Reveal. There aren’t a lot of “classics” on this record, but it has a lovely feel. A … Continue reading The Day Thread Ranks R.E.M.’s Albums: #13
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of R.E.M.’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) #14: Monster. This comes with a caveat, which I’ll get into below. I don’t like the sound of … Continue reading The Night Thread Ranks R.E.M.’s Albums: #14
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of R.E.M.’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) #15: Collapse Into Now. R.E.M.’s final album, and again: it’s not classically bad. It’s just not anything much … Continue reading The Night Thread Ranks R.E.M.’s Albums: #15
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of R.E.M.’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) #16 and Worst: Around The Sun. Confession time: I have only heard this album 1.5 times or so. … Continue reading The Night Thread Ranks R.E.M.’s Albums: #16
Ted has returned to coach a new team!! Share your thoughts on the fifth episode of Season 4. (Please spoiler any revelations not in the show itself, please.) I can’t think of any new videos. Feel free to share any … Continue reading TED LASSO DISCUSSION SPACE Season 4 Episode 5: Riches of Embarrassment
One last bunch of mini-reviews of Paul McCartney’s live albums. I haven’t heard them all, so I’ll stick to the ones I know. In chronological order. Wings Over America. If you only own one live McCartney album, and you like … Continue reading The Night Thread Ranks Paul McCartney’s Albums: Live Albums
Ted has returned to coach a new team!! Share your thoughts on the fourth episode of Season 4. (Please spoiler any revelations not in the show itself, please.) Continue reading TED LASSO DISCUSSION SPACE Season 4 Episode 4: Greyhounds’ Day Off
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of Paul McCartney’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) And now. My pick for Paul McCartney’s greatest album. Tug of War WHY IT’S CLASSIC: Written and … Continue reading The Night Thread Ranks Paul McCartney’s Albums: #1
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of Paul McCartney’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) Number Two: Band On The Run, Paul McCartney & Wings. WHY IT’S GREAT: Paul’s comeback album, recorded … Continue reading The Day Thread Ranks Paul McCartney’s Albums: #2
Ted has returned to coach a new team!! Share your thoughts on the third episode of Season 4. (Please spoiler any revelations not in the show itself, please.) Continue reading TED LASSO DISCUSSION SPACE Season 4 Episode 3: Richmond’s Got Talent
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of Paul McCartney’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) Number Three: Chaos and Creation In The Backyard. WHY IT’S CLASSIC: This was written and recorded when … Continue reading The Night Thread Ranks Paul McCartney’s Albums: #3
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of Paul McCartney’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) Number Four: The Boys of Dungeon Lane. WHY IT’S GREAT: Great songs and production courtesy of Andrew … Continue reading The Day Thread Ranks Paul McCartney’s Albums: #4
