BBC comedy series. This is purely the pilot, which is very funny, but is mostly repeated in the first series.
7/10
On the Hour: Series 01 - Christopher Morris
More news shenanigans. Very British and very 1991, so some of it is either very dated or just goes a bit over my head, to be honest. But always worth having some Alan Partridge talking about sports. I had no idea his wife died! But, hey, "at least you get some time to yourself".
Highlights: Segment on backwards messages in songs, Alan Partridge being Alan Partridge, the environmental tips
7/10
On the Hour: Series 02 - Christopher Morris
And even more in-depth news reporting! I should watch this show again. Crazy that yesterday I listened to 7 hours of Buddy Holly and it was all considered one album, yet this show is split by season. Meh, it makes sense to me!
Highlights: Alan Partridge reviews the Olympic opening ceremony, truck drivers being blamed for the extinction of elephants
7/10
A ONE - Ayumi Hamasaki
Things kick off with a big rock song - Ayu rock never disappoints - and then we get some big power ballads, ballads, rock, and some full on dance. Ayu's diversity never disappoints. This is genuinely one of my favourite albums; Ayu's voice is at its absolutely peak and there is so much emotion in everything she delivers. And musically this album just captures everything I love about Ayu and more. 2014-2016 Ayu was something else!
Highlights: Out of control, WARNING, Story, Anything for You, Last minute
9/10
One for All - Peter Criss
I am coming in to this trying to keep an open mind, but I do still recall my original review. How can I not?!? And my immediate reaction again is that Peter's voice on this is downright terrible. But you know what? It is not actually quite as bad as I remember. Maybe it was just coming with the low expectations? But yeah, retiring was Peter's best idea in a while.
Highlights: Doesn't Get Better Than This, Last Night, Falling Over Again, Whisper
5/10
One is not a Lonely Word - Drunken Tiger
A couple more random Drunken Tiger songs, because that is how I roll. One of these days I am going to get a full Drunken Tiger album. At least one!
Highlights: Emergency Situation, Memories of Death
8/10
One Live Kiss - Paul Stanley
Paul Stanley playing Kiss songs and his own songs from his two solo albums. His voice is old and the band are a bit much, but it is fun to hear these old 70s solo songs being performed live. Kind of makes me want to make my own recording of Goodbye at some point...
Highlights: Move On, Goodbye, Tonight You Belong to Me, Lick It Up
7/10
One Night With You: The Best of Love, Vol. 2 - Luthor Vandross
This is purely the song The Best Things in Life are Free, with Janet Jackson. The song is with Janet Jackson - the title is not that The Best Things in Life are Free With Janet Jackson. Though, truly, that might just make something free even more amazing. For some reason this is the version without the Mo' Money rap. My collection confuses me sometimes.
9/10
One Nite Alone... (Solo Piano and Voice by Prince) - Prince
This is definitely the most soulful release you will find from Prince. Complete with a history lesson! The minimalist production really makes for something a bit more special and intimate sounding. However, the label on this album is bit misleading; there are scatterings of drums and bass on probably half of the songs. But that is because Prince knew what a song needed.
Highlights: Avalanche, Pearls B4 the Swine, U're Gonna C Me, Young and Beautiful
7/10
One Nite Alone... Live! [Disc 1] - Prince
Not your usual Prince concert; mostly deep cuts and newer tracks - certainly no hits or anything to be found on this disc, at least - and some big epic funky jams. Well, that part is typical of a Prince concert, for sure!
Highlights: Strange Relationship, Muse 2 the Pharaoh, 1+1+1 is 3, When U Were Mine
7/10
One Nite Alone... Live! [Disc 2] - Prince
Less big long funky jams and more hits and whatnot. Although Prince does the best troll-job on an audience by reducing the biggest hits of the night to simply snippets in a medley.
Highlights: Take Me With U, Everlasting Now, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?, Family Name
7.5/10
One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain't Over! (Up Late with Prince & The NPG) (Live) - Prince
Now, this is one funky party! The aftershow gigs were pretty legendary for just being wild funk jams, and this features all sorts of funk legends popping in to get down with Prince.
Highlights: Joy in Repetition, Peach (Xtended Jam), 2 Nigs United 4 West Compton, Everlasting Now (Vamp)
8/10
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