1. The Seeds of Love. Tears for fears
2. Axis bold as love. Jimi Hendrix Experience
3. Scott 3. Scott Walker
4. Electric Ladyland. Jimi Hendrix Experience
4. Imaginary Day. Pat Metheny Group


I like most of the albums mentioned already. Glad to see Brothers in Arms has made it as I am a drummer in a Dire Straits Tribute! www.direstreets.co.uk

It was quite easy listing my favourite 5 albums until one thinks of all the other great artists in my collection that I have missed out so I have only included albums where I like every track from start to finish.

There are others such as Court of 'The Crimson King' (King Crimson) or Seventh Sojourn (Moody Blues) that have some favourite tracks but cant be included as each has one or two tracks that I cant stand.

I must be one of the few people that still buys cds. I could never look after vinyl properly! I hate the idea of downloading individual tracks as is the norm these days. There is nothing better than sitting down and listening to an album in the order it was intended with the lights dimmed and a good glass of malt. I wonder how many people still do that these days?

Here is my selection headed by an album from Tears For Fears that surprises many of my musician friends but I believe to be the most perfectly recorded albums of all time and one which never gets a mention. Roland Orzabals vocals are incredible and is complimented by the then unknown Oleta Adam's beautiful voice and piano playing. A sophisticated album from a band that started out as just another pop band.

If you have never heard it check it out. Its a Masterpiece from 1989.

M3W 'The Mapmog' Built June 2015