Note to mods: I can't figure out how to do this without screwing up my journals vis a vis the max character limit. These indices are already quite long and will only grow over time. If they push the mcl beyond what is allowed on my very first entry, where do I go?
So my only real option is to create them as a separate thread and ask you to sticky it so that I can refer back to and edit it as I fill in more details. If there's some other way to do this that involves the index being an actual part of my journal(s) please let me know, otherwise I'll have to go with this. Thanks.
THE PLAYLIST OF LIFE: TROLLHEART'S RESURRECTED JOURNAL
I've been meaning to do this for some time now, but it takes a bit of self-discipline to sit down and actually catalogue everything that's been written in my journal over the last four years. Seeing as this month marks the fourth anniversary of the rebirth of my journal though, this seemed as good a time as any to tackle it. So here it is.
Note: I have not included links, for two reasons. One, it's way too time-consuming and boring, and two, I'd end up with like thousands of links all saying nothing more than the name of this journal, which would look bad. But you know, or you should know, that you can jump to any page in my journal, or anyone else's, by simply clicking on the little arrow to the far right of where the page numbers show, either at the top or base of the page. You'll see a small white box pop up. Type into that box the page you want, hit "Go" and it will take you there. So if for instance you want page 174, type 174 into the box and you'll be taken to that page.
Also note: I have not included certain sections in this index. This is again for several reasons. Over the course of four years I have tried to refine and improve my journal as best I can, and some of the sections --- “Random Track of the Day”, “The Daily Earworm”, “Journal News” etc --- no longer run and would be of little interest to anyone. They're still there; you can seek them out if you want but I ain't gonna reference each one here. The index is going to be quite large enough anyway, and will of course grow as I add more pages to the journal. Each page has any album reviews listed first, with specialised sections after those. I haven't italicised album names as again it's just too much hassle. You know what they are.
It's a big undertaking so as of the time of writing (April 14 2015) I have only the first fifty pages done. I'll add more as I do them. Hope this index helps you find what you're looking for here.
Page 1
Album reviews: Seconds out by Genesis, Copperhead Road by Steve Earle, Happiness is the road by Marillion, Night owl by Gerry Rafferty and Brave new world by Iron Maiden
Page 2
Album reviews: Tyranny and Room V by Shadow Gallery, Analogue by a-ha, Once and future king by Gary Hughes, Closer by Josh Groban, Rising by Rainbow, Paradise in flames by Axxis, Oceanic by Vangelis, Perfect balance by Balance of Power and Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Page 3
Album reviews: The wake of Magellan by Savatage, Mind bomb by The The, Raingods with Zippos by Fish, These Days by Bon Jovi
Page 4
Album reviews: Have a nice day and The Circle by Bon Jovi, Lady MacBeth by Lana Lane, The sea of love by The Adventures, Like a rock by Bob Seger, Original sin by Pandora's Box, Casanova by The Divine Comedy and Small change by Tom Waits.
Spinning the wheel (random album): Every good boy deserves favour by The Moody Blues
Page 5
The Secret Life of the Album Cover #1 --- Fugazi by Marillion
Album reviews: Jeff Wayne's musical version of “The War of the Worlds”, Arrival by Journey, Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe s/t, Here's to the heroes by The Ten Tenors, Thunder and lightning by Thin Lizzy and Dawn Patrol by Night Ranger.
Page 6
Album reviews: Long road out of Eden by The Eagles, I stand alone by Agnetha Faltskog, Photo-finish by Rory Gallagher, Subsurface by Threshold, Believe by Pendragon, Fact and fiction by Twelfth Night and Water sign by Chris Rea.
The Very Best of Irish: Feel no shame by Aslan
Page 7
Album reviews: Door to door by The Cars, Brigade by Heart, Borrowed time by Diamond Head, On air by Alan Parsons and Late night grande hotel by Nanci Griffith.
Taking Centre Stage (An in-depth look at one artiste's career): Steve Earle
Page 8
Album reviews: Behind the mask by Fleetwood Mac, Crusader by Chris de Burgh, Storms over still water by Mostly Autumn, Houglass by Millenium, Us by Peter Gabriel, Once around the world by It Bites, Cry by Faith Hill and The Division Bell by Pink Floyd.
Page 9
Album reviews: One way home by The Hooters, The Stranger by Billy Joel, Out of the blue by ELO, Babylon by Ten, Third stage by Boston, No more shall we part by Nick Cave.
Trollheart's handy guide to twentieth century technology.
Page 10
Album reviews: Fanatic by Jadis, Marauder by Blackfoot, Escapology by Robbie Williams, The eyes of the shadow by Silent Edge, Wild cat by The Tygers of Pan Tang, The cat is out by Judie Tzuke, Long live the king by Narnia and Diamond sun by Glass Tiger.
The Secret Life of the Album Cover # 2: Still got the blues by Gary Moore.
Page 11
Album reviews: Judas Christ by Tiamat, Ghost opera by Kamelot, The Virgin Suicides OST by Air, Count three and pray by Berlin, Eliminator by ZZ Top, Trilogy by Yngwie Malmsteen and Different light by The Bangles.
The Very Best of Irish: The long acre by In Tua Nua
Page 12
Album reviews: Flirtin' with disaster by Molly Hatchet, Back to Bedlam by James Blunt, The seeds of love by Tears For Fears and Aphrodite by Kylie Minogue.
Page 13
Album reviews: Freeman by Labyrinth, Of wars in Osyrhia by Fairyland, Lead me on by Amy Grant and Couldn't stand the weather by Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Page 14
Album reviews: Postcards from Heaven by The Lighthouse Family, Black tiger by Y&T, Bella Donna by Stevie Nicks and Fallen by Evanescence.
Gone solo in the game (tracking the solo career of an artiste): Phil Lynott
Page 15
Album reviews: Man of colours by Icehouse, Voice in the wind by David Castle, Rebel soul by Bonfire, Raintown by Deacon Blue.
Spinning the Wheel: Songs for Polar Bears by Snow Patrol
The Very Best of Irish: No frontiers by Mary Black
Words get in the way (instrumental): Fleetwood Mac/Alan Parsons Project/Eagles
Page 16
Album reviews: Crimson skies by Cloudscape and Underworld by Adagio.
Nice song: shame about the album! The raging fire by Seventh Key
Page 17
Album reviews: Brand new morning by Magnum, Cry like a rainstorm, howl like the wind by Linda Ronstadt, Electric youth by Debbie Gibson and Christopher Cross s/t.
Trollheart's Treasure Chest (featuring unsigned artistes): Accelerator/Aedgemont and Abstract
Page 18
Album reviews: Diary of a madman by Ozzy Osbourne, In the eye of the storm by Roger Hodgson, Ghost by Matt Stevens.
The Secret Life of the Album Cover #3: Heartattack and Vine by Tom Waits
Weird **** I like: Jilted John/Gethsemane/Star Trekkin'/Supernature/O Superman
A Marriage made in...? (odd collaborations): Jimmy Page and Puff Daddy
Page 19
Album reviews: Radio KAOS by Roger Waters, The bridge of light by Apocalypse.
Variations on a theme: Rain
Words get in the way: Marillion/Steve Hackett/Twelfth Night
Head Start (Tracks that start albums off well): Thin Lizzy/Suzanne Vega/Bruce Springsteen/Don Henley/ Bon Jovi
Run for cover! (Odd cover versions): “Easy” by Commodores/ Faith No More
Trollheart's Treasure Chest: A Beautiful Tragedy/ A Big Guitar/ A Blue Duk
Page 20
Album reviews: The tao of the dead by ... And you will know us by the trail of dead, The smoker your drink the player you get by Joe Walsh and Cuts like a knife by Bryan Adams.
Nice song: shame about the album! The Road to Hell part 2 by Chris Rea
A Marriage made in ... Queen/David Bowie
Gobsmacked! (Surprisingly good albums): Heartbeat by Don Johnson
Page 21
Album reviews: Hold me by Laura Branigan, Abominog by Uriah Heep, Close by Kim Wilde and Phoenix by Asia.
Weird **** I like: Earth, Wind and Fire/Barry Manilow/Glenn Miller/Charlie Daniels Band/Art of Noise
Page 22
Album reviews: Symphony of the night by Nightscape, A bit of what you fancy by The Quireboys and Grace by Jeff Buckley.
Variations on a theme: Eyes
Last Chance Saloon (one more chance to “get” an album): Virtual XI by Iron Maiden
More than words (lyrical explanations): “Waterdrop” by Axxis
Page 23
Album reviews: Emotional creatures part 1 by Steve Thorne, 2112 by Rush.
Tribute to 9/11 victims
As heard on TV (TV themes)
The Beginner's Guide to.... Threshold
Page 24
Album reviews: Listen without prejudice by George Michael
The Very Best of Irish: Stuck together with God's glue by Something Happens!
Happy Endings (good tracks to close albums on): Marillion/The The/The Divine Comedy/Peter Gabriel/David Bowie.
Spinning the Wheel: Acoustic TV broadcast by Icon
Page 25
Gone solo in the game: Ric Ocasek
Page 26
Weird **** I like: Simpsons/Ella Fitzgerald/Britney/Landscape/Hawkwind
The Softer Side of ... Gary Moore
Run for cover! “If” by Bread/ Telly Savalas
Page 27
Album reviews: Night castle by Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Empire by Kasabian.
Get the Culture Bug! (Classical tracks): Holst/Beethoven/Tchaikovsky/Rossini/Mozart
Nice song: shame about the album! Scarlet and other stories by All About Eve
Words get in the way: Arena/Mostly autumn/Savatage
Page 28
Album reviews: Glorious fool by John Martyn, Hurricane Town by Stampede.
Trollheart's Treasure Chest: A Drive on Lynn/ A Flash in the Pan/ A Glimpse of Death
Page 29
Album reviews: Corridors of power by Gary Moore.
A Marriage made in ... Natalie and Nat “King” Cole
Taking Centre Stage: Iron Maiden
Come alive! (Live versions of songs): “No woman no cry” by Bob Marley
Page 30
Album reviews: GTR s/t, Holy diver by Dio.
Last Chance Saloon: Somewhere else by Marillion
Gobsmacked! Pictures for pleasure by Charlie Sexton
More than words: “Rock and roll I gave you the best years of my life” by Kevin Johnson
Page 31
The Secret Life of the Album Cover # 4: Face the music by ELO
Variations on a theme: Animals
Page 32
Album reviews: Pyramid by The Alan Parsons Project.
Witches, Bitches, Maidens and Monsters: The Bands of the NWOBHM: Praying Mantis, Angel Witch and Trespass
Head Start: Meat Loaf/Tom Waits/Genesis/Chris de Burgh/Journey
Page 33
Album reviews: Bad attitude by Meat Loaf.
The Very Best of Irish: Ordinary man by Christy Moore
Popcorn (movie themes)
Page 34
Album reviews: Seventies Week commences with Tapestry by Carole King, Black Rose by Thin Lizzy and Spanish Train by Chris de Burgh.
Weird **** I like: Tomita/Gordon Lightfoot/Gilbert O'Sullivan/Tony Christie/Peter Shelley
Run for cover! “Everything I own” by Bread/Ken Boothe
Page 35
Album reviews: Seventies Week continues with Harvest by Neil Young and Stranger in town by Bob Seger.
Let's hear it for the girls! Diana Ross/Crystal Gayle/Donna Summer/Blondie/Suzi Quatro
Page 36
Album reviews: Seventies Week concludes with Four wheel drive by Bachman Turner Overdrive and The Fall and Rise of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie.
As heard on TV
Come alive! “Still in love with you” by Thin Lizzy
Page 37
Happy Endings: Arena/Pink Floyd/Tears For Fears/George Michael/Iron Maiden
Get the Culture Bug! Barber/Pachelbel/Schubert/Vivaldi/Liszt
Trollheart's Treasure Chest: A Greater Claim/A Headfull of Monsters/A Kiss to Remember
Page 38
Nice song: shame about the album! Now and Zen by Robert Plant
Maiden Voyages (debut albums): Dire Straits s/t
Words get in the way: Vangelis/Mason Williams/Matt Stevens
Page 39
Album reviews: Prominence and demise by Winds.
Rock'n'roll I gave you the best years of my life (career of a musican): John Sykes
A Marriage made in... Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue
Page 40
Spinning the Wheel: Blue Valentine by Tom Waits
Eurovision Hell: Portugal 1974
Page 41
Album reviews: This island life by Counting Crows.
The Softer side of ... Nick Cave
Everybody gets the blues
Page 42
More than words: “The ballet of the impact” by Spock's Beard
Let's hear it for the girls! Kate Bush/Sam Brown/Tina Turner/Stevie Nicks/Madonna
Happy Endings: Pendragon/Supertramp/Dio/Pallas/Roger Waters
Page 43
Album reviews: Karmacode by Lacuna Coil.
Weird **** I like: Nightmare Before Christmas/Peter Sarstedt/Christie/Spitting Image/Judy Collins
Crimes Against Music: Anita Dobson
Last Chance Saloon: Born again by Black Sabbath
Page 44
Gone solo in the game: Debbie Harry
Variations on a theme: scary things
The Beginner's Guide to ... Balance of Power
Page 45
Album reviews: A place where the sun is silent by Alesana
Love/Hate (an album by an artiste I love and one I don't): Mike and the Mechanics/Word of mouth by Mike and the Mechanics
Page 46
Album reviews: Final warning by Neural Mass.
Nice song: shame about the album! All that jazz by Breathe
Stranger in a strange land featuring Boybands part one (New Edition/ New Kids on the Block)
Unwritten (Albums I have never heard): Juggling 9 or dropping 10 by Enchant
Page 47
Head Start: Laura Branigan/Heart/Boston/Fish/Ten
Eurovision Hell: Denmark 1963
Meh (albums that did not impress me): The power and the myth by House of Lords
Page 48
Album reviews: Bad as me by Tom Waits, Hot fuss by The Killers.
Words get in the way: Mike Oldfield/Sky/Asia
A Marriage made in... Eminem/Elton John
Page 49
Album reviews: Forever autumn by Lake of Tears
Everybody gets the blues
As heard on TV
Page 50
Popcorn
Gobsmacked! Heart over mind by Jennifer Rush