1001 Albums Summary

Human Racing by Nik Kershaw

A couple of hits but otherwise just too 80s.

Bleed American by Jimmy Eat World

Solid.

Dead Man's Party by Oingo Boingo

Chet by Chet Baker

Fine but unremarkable.

Choirs Of The Eye by Kayo Dot

Excited to hear it but left disappointed.

A Deeper Understanding by The War On Drugs

Summer 2014. World Cup in Brazil, BBQs, pre-Brexit/Trump and Lost in the Dream in constant rotation lazily floating across the long, muggy nights. This was the perfect album at the perfect time. 11 years on... the world is falling about and whats more I'm sat at work; this War on Drugs album is fine but doesn't quite have the same impact and even grates after a while. Still... its OK in short doses.

Gemstones by Adam Green

Sounded like the music interludes in 'There's Something About Mary'. I didn't hate it...

All Hour Cymbals by Yeasayer

I had expected more.

Nonagon Infinity by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Expected better.

Hand. Cannot. Erase. by Steven Wilson

An enjoyable surprise.

Leak 04-13 (Bait Ones) by Jai Paul

Not quite sure what this was and having read about it I'm still not sure I understand but it was pretty good.

Spilt Milk by Jellyfish

It was OK. Basically a Queen rip-off and not as good.

Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides by SOPHIE

Possibly needed a bit more concentration but this just sounded like a cacophony to me.

McDonald and Giles by Ian McDonald

Hard to find and probably not worth the effort.

"Awaken, My Love!" by Childish Gambino

OK. Some good tracks.

Mm..Food by MF DOOM

Not great.

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel

Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven by Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Lost count of the times I've been recommended/tried this. It's fine.

Metallic K.O. by The Stooges

Meh... Already don't like live albums and then one where the entire purpose almost seems to deconstruct the 'live album' is....

Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino by Arctic Monkeys

Mellifluous.

Out of the Blue by Debbie Gibson

Not sure why it was on the list but it was fun in a bubble-gum way.

The Lonesome Crowded West by Modest Mouse

Bob Mould by Bob Mould

King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown by King Tubby

Expected more.

Nuyorican Soul by Nuyorican Soul

Dull.

F♯ A♯ ∞ by Godspeed You! Black Emperor

I like the idea of it more than the execution. Funny how there are two Godspeed You! Black Emperor albums since starting the user nominated albums but none before -- I guess their fans are very dedicated.

Ænima by TOOL

Not my favourite Tool album but probably objectively the best. Good stuff.

Vedergällningen by Garmarna

Not sure what was special about this one.

HELLYEAH by HELLYEAH

Surprised I'd not heard of this. Pretty fun but lacks the coherence of a Pantera or similar.

Operation Ivy by Operation Ivy

Classic.

Puzzle by Biffy Clyro

This was the album where I stopped listening to Biffy. Its fine but I preferred the other stuff.

Tomb by Angelo De Augustine

Awful. Almost enjoyably so.

Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera by Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera

It was OK; nothing special. More like the original 1001 list.

Up by Great Big Sea

OK. Would grate after a while....

The Shape Of Jazz To Come by Ornette Coleman

Melded into any other jazz album.

Come On Over by Shania Twain

Strong. Really enjoyed it and the first 3-4 songs are banging. It does get a bit samey after that...

Cor-Crane Secret by Polvo

I cannot be bothered with type of stuff.

O by Damien Rice

Just awful.

Spanish Train And Other Stories by Chris de Burgh

The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking by Roger Waters

Similar enough to Pink Floyd like slipping into an old coat.

Re by Café Tacvba

Fine but unremarkable.

Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens

Quite dull. But pretty.

Songs Of A Lost World by The Cure

Enjoyed this one.

Currents by Tame Impala

OK. Its the same kind of dreamy pop-rock that I quite liked with War on Drugs due to listening to it at the time. I do think it sounds dated now and I don't have the same nostalgic associations so...

We Rock Hard by Freestylers

Not for me but I cannot deny the music.

Piledriver by Status Quo

Solid but unflashy.

Not Animal by Margot & The Nuclear So And So's

Wispy.

Live At Madison Square Garden by Vulfpeck

People by The Burning Hell

It was fine but a bit dull.

Under The Pink by Tori Amos

Meh. I'd prefer Kate Bush.

Discosis by Bran Van 3000

Enjoyed this.

Before These Crowded Streets by Dave Matthews Band

II thought it was middling then it got a bit grating.

Join Us by They Might Be Giants

Enjoyed what I heard.

Dimanche à Bamako by Amadou & Mariam

This was good.

Lateralus by TOOL

Probably my least favourite Tool album.

Rêver mieux by Daniel Bélanger

Quite nice.

Weighing Souls With Sand by The Angelic Process

It definitely grew on me but I don't think I'd pick it up to listen to.

God Shuffled His Feet by Crash Test Dummies

Great. I must've listened to it in the 90s but didn't remember anything but 'Mmmmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm' but this was really good.

A Live One by Phish

Disappointing.

The Animal Years by Josh Ritter

Usually the sort of thing I'd turn my nose up at but this hit just right.

Piñata by Freddie Gibbs

Not bad.

A Salty Dog by Procol Harum

Twiddly-dee stuff.

Game of Fools by Koritni

2009!? It sounds so dated.

10,000 Days by TOOL

Still not my favourite Tool ablum but great anyway.

La cagaste... Burt Lancaster by Hombres G

Very much enjoyed.

Rip It Off by Times New Viking

Liked this. I'm a bit of a sucker for the lo-fi thing. Could easily be a 4 but I'll go with 3 to start.

Silence Yourself by Savages

Enjoyed it but it never really 'caught'.

A1A by Jimmy Buffett

Funeral Dress by Wussy

Good. Gets extra marks because I'd not heard it before.

GUTS by Olivia Rodrigo

Emjoyed it. Recency bias after Glastonbury perhaps but I'd be happy to listen to some more.

What Did You Expect from The Vaccines? by The Vaccines

Very generic. Close my eyes and it could have been any of those bands. Fine though,.

Lahai by Sampha

Did not like. Too new-agey.

Romance by Fontaines D.C.

Disappointed.

Nurture by Porter Robinson

Hammersmith Odeon, London '75 by Bruce Springsteen

Too long, too live, too samey.

Stage Four by Touché Amoré

Enjoyed this. But would have to listen more to get a four.

Ruin by The Amazing Devil

I quite liked it. But it swam in and out of enjoyment.

Give Up by The Postal Service

Pleasant but dull.

Old No. 1 by Guy Clark

Uninteresting country.

The Great Outdoors Jam by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

Probably didn't give this the due it deserved but just wasn't in to it today.

When Smoke Rises by Mustafa

Not what I was expecting or enjoyed.

Don't Say No by Billy Squier

OK. Dad rock.

We Like It Here by Snarky Puppy

Not distasteful but I have no desire to listen again.

Suzuki by Tosca

Not for me.

Once by Nightwish

Just too much going on for me.

Music For People In Trouble by Susanne Sundfør

Couple of really good songs on here - Undercover really stood out.

John Dawson Winter III by Johnny Winter

OK. Dad rock.

Emotional Mugger by Ty Segall

Disappointed with this.

Symbolic by Death

Was alright.

Pop by GAS

Phantom Power by The Tragically Hip

Seemed OK.

Fear Inoculum by TOOL

My favourite of the more recent Tool albums.

Fuzz by Chucklehead

Daisies Of The Galaxy by Eels

Too jangly.

Script Of The Bridge by The Chameleons

Got into this album quite a few years back and enjoyed it then. Sounded dated today so only a 3 star.

Pushin' Against a Stone by Valerie June

Disappointed. Very dull.

Frosting On The Beater by The Posies

I think I really liked it. It not being freely available makes it difficult to judge and score higher but I will seek it out.

Grand Prix by Teenage Fanclub

Portishead by Portishead

A Beginner's Mind by Sufjan Stevens

City Of Evil by Avenged Sevenfold

WORRY by Jeff Rosenstock

Blink-182 by blink-182

Goat by The Jesus Lizard

Interesting.

I Am by Earth, Wind & Fire

Harmless

Out Of Time by R.E.M.

Dull

Repetition by Unwound

The Impossible Kid by Aesop Rock

Vibes.

After Hours by The Weeknd

Another vibes album.

Live in San Francisco by Thee Oh Sees

Meh. General live album dislike plus didn't seem to be any reason for a live album.

Maestro by Kaizers Orchestra

Seems like a generic indie-pop stuff; but this time from Scandinavia.

Don't Throw Stones by THE SPORTS

Fine

Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie

Young, Loud And Snotty by Dead Boys

1, 2, Kung Fu! by Boy Azooga

I And Love And You by The Avett Brothers

Annoying to start with but it grew on me for sure.

Look Sharp! by Joe Jackson

Some bangers on this one.

L'Heptade by Harmonium

Blade Runner by Vangelis

Decent background music.

Polygondwanaland by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Bon Iver by Bon Iver

Nice background music.

Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer? by of Montreal

Moffou by Salif Keita

Quite nice.

Watch Out! by Alexisonfire

Crystal Castles by Crystal Castles

Elements of it were quite meditative but overall not great.

Control by Pedro The Lion

Deep Down Happy by Sports Team

L'autre... by Mylène Farmer

Nice, I guess. But not for me.

Mouth Sounds by Neil Cicierega

Awful.

News at 11 by Cat System Corp.

No thanks.

Gotcha! Gotcha! Gotcha! by Gotcha!

Diary by Sunny Day Real Estate

Stretch 2 by Arca

Version 2.0 by Garbage

The Fame by Lady Gaga

Cheesy.

Hurry Up, We're Dreaming by M83

TEKKNO by Electric Callboy

Young Team by Mogwai

10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads by Kenny Wayne Shepherd

One Life by Malibu

An Empty Bliss Beyond This World by The Caretaker

Please Don't Take Me Back by Martha

Suprised to see this here.

Mad Dogs & Englishmen by Joe Cocker

El Circo by Maldita Vecindad Y Los Hijos Del 5to. Patio

Norther by Ex-Easter Island Head

II by Espers

The Beautiful Letdown by Switchfoot

Bog standard rock.

Take to the Skies by Enter Shikari

The Monitor by Titus Andronicus

Fine Line by Harry Styles

Fine. Bit dull.

Hall of the Mountain King by Savatage

Solid.

Stranger In Town by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

Thank Christ for the Bomb by The Groundhogs

Diamonds & Gasoline by Turnpike Troubadours

Djarimirri by Gurrumul

No Balance Palace by Kashmir

Enema Of The State by blink-182

California by Mr. Bungle

Alopecia by WHY?

In Between Dreams by Jack Johnson

Twee.

Souvlaki by Slowdive

Stories by Avicii

The Hazards of Love by The Decemberists

Quite liked this actually.

Somewhere In The Between by Streetlight Manifesto

The Grass Is Blue by Dolly Parton

Body Talk by Robyn

One banger. The rest was pretty uninteresting.

Penguin Eggs by Nic Jones

Geography by Tom Misch

Get Rich Or Die Ryan by Spose

Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell

Made me intrigued for the show. But probably would be more interesting after having watched it.

Yellow & Green by Baroness

Atrocity Exhibition by Danny Brown

Gordon by Barenaked Ladies

Relatives in Descent by Protomartyr

Not bad.

Wild Planet by The B-52's

Surprisingly poor.

Go Farther In Lightness by Gang of Youths

Time's Up by Living Colour

The Hypnogogue by The Church

How to Operate With a Blown Mind by Lo Fidelity Allstars

Fly by Yoko Ono

Promises by Floating Points

For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon Iver

Vs. by Pearl Jam

Boxer by The National

Foxes in the Snow by Jason Isbell

Stella by Yello

I Need to Start a Garden by Haley Heynderickx

Being Funny In A Foreign Language by The 1975

Alexisonfire by Alexisonfire

BABYMETAL by BABYMETAL

GLOW ON by Turnstile

The Shape Of Punk To Come by Refused

The Lioness by Songs: Ohia

Atmospheric.

First Utterance by Comus

Dilate by Ani DiFranco

Up To Here by The Tragically Hip

A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi Trio

Keep It like a Secret by Built To Spill

HEY WHAT by Low

A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships by The 1975

METAL FORTH by BABYMETAL

Songs For The Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age

To Be Kind by Swans

Whipped Cream & Other Delights by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

Fine but a novelty.

Deltron 3030 by Deltron 3030

Bloody Kisses by Type O Negative

The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads by Lift To Experience

Chocolate Synthesizer by Boredoms

Sunset Mission by Bohren & Der Club Of Gore

Older by Lizzy McAlpine

Because the Internet by Childish Gambino

Argus by Wishbone Ash

Moa Anbessa by Getatchew Mekurya

I Can Hear The Heart Beating As One by Yo La Tengo

Afrociberdelia by Chico Science

Walls of Jericho by Helloween

Meh. I'd hoped for more.

Nightbirds by LaBelle

Images and Words by Dream Theater

Emotion by Carly Rae Jepsen

Angel Dust by Faith No More

Eye by Robyn Hitchcock

Revolution by Q65

Ants From Up There by Black Country, New Road

Joy as an Act of Resistance by IDLES

Danny Ndelko is a complete banger.

Almoraima by Paco de Lucía

You & I by Rita Ora

The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan

The Best of The Hot 5 & Hot 7 Recordings by Louis Armstrong

Sailing The Seas Of Cheese by Primus

Ungodly Hour by Chloe x Halle

Comfort To Me by Amyl and The Sniffers

Que c'est triste Venise by Charles Aznavour

Paid In Full by Eric B. & Rakim

Silent Alarm by Bloc Party

A Day At The Races by Queen

Crack the Skye by Mastodon

August And Everything After by Counting Crows

Geogaddi by Boards of Canada

Tragic Kingdom by No Doubt

Ida Con Snock by Michael Hurley

Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You by Big Thief

The art of Amalia Rodrigues by Amália Rodrigues

World Of Echo by Arthur Russell

Grew on me.

Beautiful Midnight by Matthew Good Band

Frengers: Not Quite Friends But Not Quite Strangers by Mew

Tomorrow Belongs To Me by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

Música, Gramática, Gimnasia by Dënver

Discipline by King Crimson

Speak & Spell by Depeche Mode

Separation Sunday by The Hold Steady

From The Lions Mouth by The Sound

O Monstro Precisa De Amigos by Ornatos Violeta

Stop Making Sense by Talking Heads

Imaginal Disk by Magdalena Bay

All Hail West Texas by The Mountain Goats

Singles by Future Islands

Chuck by Sum 41

Get Fucked by The Chats

Ruby Vroom by Soul Coughing

Ram by Paul McCartney

Transmissions by STARSET

Discovery by Daft Punk

OK. Some bangers but a lot of filler.

Fashion Nugget by CAKE

Holy Diver by Dio

Wildflowers by Tom Petty

Les deux doigts dans la prise by Les sheriff

Z by My Morning Jacket

Yeti by Amon Düül II

Latin Mass by Os Mundi

Six by Mansun

Had literally no impression on me.

Modal Soul by Nujabes

RENAISSANCE by Beyoncé

Milo Goes to College by Descendents

Only Death is Real by Stray From The Path

No Talking Just Head by The Heads

The Presidents of The United States of America by The Presidents Of The United States Of America

The Empyrean by John Frusciante

Power Corruption and Lies by New Order

Cold Fact by Rodríguez

Sunbather by Deafheaven

Chocolate & Cheese by Ween

Barton Hollow by The Civil Wars

Hello Rockview by Less Than Jake

Blackwater Park by Opeth

Nia by Blackalicious

Fear of a Blank Planet by Porcupine Tree

Katamari Damacy by Various Artists

Rainbow Brain by GRiZ

Dancing In The Dragon's Jaws by Bruce Cockburn

Erratic Cinematic by Gerry Cinnamon

Sparkle In The Finish by The Ike Reilly Assassination

Slapstick by Slapstick

Contra by Vampire Weekend

Dogrel by Fontaines D.C.

Oncle Jazz by Men I Trust

Alive Or Just Breathing by Killswitch Engage

Brat by Charli xcx

Speak for Yourself by Imogen Heap

Feed The Animals by Girl Talk

Smell No Evil by Ookla The Mok

Shack-man by Medeski, Martin & Wood

Twilight Override by Jeff Tweedy

Crimson by Edge Of Sanity

Get To Heaven by Everything Everything

Act IV: Rebirth In Reprise by The Dear Hunter

You'd Prefer an Astronaut by Hum

Love Is Hell by Ryan Adams

Diorama by Silverchair

Homogenic by Björk

Diesel And Dust by Midnight Oil

Things We Lost In The Fire by Low

New York by Lou Reed

The Lion's Roar by First Aid Kit

St. Jude by Courteeners

Animals by Pink Floyd

Purgatory by Tyler Childers

The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place by Explosions In The Sky