My 1001 Albums Journey

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1089

Albums Rated

3.09

Average Rating

100%

Complete

Favorite Album

A Love Supreme

John Coltrane

Rating Distribution

Rating Timeline

Taste Profile

1970

Favorite Decade

Reggae

Favorite Genre

Other

Top Origin ?

Balanced

Rater Style ?

178

5-Star Albums

1-Star Albums

Breakdown

By Genre

Top Styles

By Decade

By Origin

Albums

You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Pictures At An Exhibition Emerson, Lake & Palmer	5	2.64	+2.36
Histoire De Melody Nelson Serge Gainsbourg	5	2.71	+2.29
Phaedra Tangerine Dream	5	2.73	+2.27
Strange Cargo III William Orbit	5	2.77	+2.23
Tarkus Emerson, Lake & Palmer	5	2.78	+2.22
Arc Of A Diver Steve Winwood	5	2.87	+2.13
Picture Book Simply Red	5	2.87	+2.13
Music Has The Right To Children Boards of Canada	5	2.92	+2.08
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Iron Butterfly	5	2.93	+2.07
Vauxhall And I Morrissey	5	2.96	+2.04

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
At Folsom Prison Johnny Cash	1	3.96	-2.96
At San Quentin Johnny Cash	1	3.77	-2.77
Appetite For Destruction Guns N' Roses	1	3.7	-2.7
Five Leaves Left Nick Drake	1	3.46	-2.46
Fleet Foxes Fleet Foxes	1	3.43	-2.43
Coat Of Many Colors Dolly Parton	1	3.41	-2.41
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector Various Artists	1	3.29	-2.29
Chirping Crickets Buddy Holly & The Crickets	1	3.29	-2.29
Songs Of Love And Hate Leonard Cohen	1	3.2	-2.2
The Boatman's Call Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds	1	3.19	-2.19

Artists

Favorites

Artist	Albums	Average
Beatles	7	4.86
Led Zeppelin	5	5
David Bowie	9	4.56
R.E.M.	4	5
U2	4	5
Stevie Wonder	4	4.75
The Doors	3	5
Yes	3	5
Kate Bush	3	5
Bob Marley & The Wailers	3	5
Jimi Hendrix	3	5
Michael Jackson	3	5
Pink Floyd	4	4.5
Steely Dan	4	4.5
Queen	3	4.67
Prince	3	4.67
Kraftwerk	3	4.67
Simon & Garfunkel	3	4.67
Van Morrison	3	4.67
Elton John	2	5
Emerson, Lake & Palmer	2	5
Depeche Mode	2	5
The Police	2	5
King Crimson	2	5
Genesis	2	5
Eagles	2	5
Stan Getz	2	5
Van Halen	2	5
AC/DC	2	5
Rush	2	5
Morrissey	4	4.25
Miles Davis	4	4.25
Pet Shop Boys	3	4.33
Marvin Gaye	3	4.33
Paul Simon	3	4.33
Peter Gabriel	3	4.33

Least Favorites

Artist	Albums	Average
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds	5	1.6
Johnny Cash	3	1.33
Tom Waits	5	2
Billy Bragg	2	1.5
Mudhoney	2	1.5
Fairport Convention	2	1.5
The Mothers Of Invention	2	1.5
Elvis Costello	2	1.5
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band	2	1.5
Pere Ubu	2	1.5
Sepultura	2	1.5
Dolly Parton	2	1.5
Emmylou Harris	2	1.5
Bruce Springsteen	5	2.2
Nick Drake	3	2
The Stooges	3	2
My Bloody Valentine	3	2
Kanye West	3	2

Controversial

Artist	Ratings
Gene Clark	4, 1
Fleetwood Mac	5, 2
Brian Eno	2, 2, 2, 5, 5
Beastie Boys	5, 3, 2
Joni Mitchell	5, 5, 4, 2

5-Star Albums (178)

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Popular Reviews

I hadn’t heard this album in ages and wow it hasn’t aged a bit. Really great album.

Love this punk album. Not too punky and not barely punk, just the right combination.

4-Star Albums (217)

The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators

Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space

1-Star Albums (60)

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector

Spy Vs. Spy: The Music Of Ornette Coleman

D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle

Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)

All Ratings (1089)

Ok alt singer-songwriter.

Well done

Awesome

One of best Jazz album of all time.

One of my favorite albums.

Can’t believe this made the top 1001 list. Top worse albums of all time maybe.

Fantastic well-rounded album that I still listen to. Classic.

I never get tired of hearing this album. Solid.

The album that got me into progressive rock. I heard it when visiting Philadelphia on a family-owned radio station that had DJs that played what they liked and not what they were told to play. The first few notes and I was hooked. Made sure I listened for the name of the band after it played. Totally blew me away.

I hadn’t heard this album in ages. Great album. I’ll make sure to listen again soon.

Wow, best debut album ever. One of my absolute favorite rock albums.

Cool sounding album.

An album I love to listen to all the way thru.

Not a huge Peppers fan but this album really works for me.

Depressing

Not my favorite Beatles album but still very good.

It’s okay. Nothing stood out for me.

This album opened up this genre by being just a big hit.

Love this album.

One of my first progrock albums I ever bought. Still so great.

One hit. One.

Nice mix of genres.

My first concept album I bought.

I don’t get them.

Really the best 90’s Hrunge album ever.

Not a Costello fan at all, but this album isn’t half bad.

Fun mix of genres.

Dated Folk Rock.

Probably the old album that I still like. Good jazz.

Awesome. Still my favorite album of hersv

I love this band but this album did nothing for me.

Still awesome

Pure noise. Shocked it's on this list.

Meh

So good. I listen to it often.

One of my favorite albums of all time.

Awesome album and not me most favorite album of theirs.

Meh

This is the definition of the 80s.

So 80s, I love it.

I saw them in concert back in the early 90s in a small club. They were awesome. I like Flyin' The Flannel better, but this is a solid album.

Love this album. It’s great that such a quality recording of Cuban music was made.

One of the best jazz albums of all time.

Nice jazz album

Boring

I forgot how good this album is.

Meh

One of those songs that will be around forever for good reason.

Yuck

For me this is one of the best progrock albums ever.

I’m not a Bob Dylan fan but this album is okay.

Pure noise

Not a singer songwriter fan in general, but I enjoyed this album.

Not a Young fan at all but this is his album to me.

Meh

Great album. I’ve listened to it many times and it never gets old.

Excellent album. I listen to it often.

A classic.

I don’t get it.

Fun album. A real album, not just singles.

One of my favorite albums of all time.

Better than I remember. Really good album.

Lovely

Incredible

Love it.

Great jazz album.

Awesome. Never ever gets old.

This album got me into psychedelic rock.

I’m not into Southern Rock but I rather enjoyed this album.

Good album. Lovely mix of styles.

Noise. Awful. Why is this even on this list? Should be towards the top of the worst albums of all times.

Awesome

A bit dated bit actual still good.

Love the one song Psyscho Killer and that’s it.

Meh

Fun listen. Just the right mix of punk and rock.

Fun album

Fun tiny songs

I hadn’t heard this album in ages and wow it hasn’t aged a bit. Really great album.

This album introduced me to ambient music.

Love this album. True classic.

It still amazes me that this came out in ‘79. Such a great album.

Noise just barely melodic. Barely.

Awesome album

This album is made out of awesomeness.

One of the best albums of all-time. I listen to it often.

The year Jazz clicked for me. Great album.

Wow, I still like this album. I’m surprised it hasn’t dated much at all.

Fun album.

Yuck

Surprising good. Never heard of them. I like their progressive rock elements.

Great 80's album.

Stellar vocal jazz.

Noise, almost pure noise. I don’t get it.

One of my favorite albums to chill to.

Fantastic album

Fantastic album. This album proves that George was worthy of being a former Beatle.

It’s alright but not ground breaking.

Awesome album.

Good songs.

Awesome album. One of my favorites still.

Album has aged really well. Still fun to listen to.

Fantastic

I love some Bollywood movies over the years. I hadn’t seen this one yet but will after listening to this soundtrack. I skipped the dialogue track. Loved “One Two Cha Cha Cha”.

Meh

Catchy chords

Meh

Good stuff

I never thought that I liked Beck’s music much except “Loser”, but this album changed my mind and I’ll be listening to the rest of his albums.

Love this punk album. Not too punky and not barely punk, just the right combination.

One of the best albums of all time.

Totally awesome

Catchy tunes. Nice new find. I went on to listen to their entire catalog.

Missed them and nice find.

Devine to listen to with headphones.

Wow, a true classic that I still listen to every year.

Great sound. Love the punk and dub mix.

Too country sounding for me.

Aging better than the finest wine.

Fantastic album. Really great find. I’m goi g to insten to his entire catalog.

One of the albums of all time. This defined Jazz for me.

So funky. Love it.

Pretty good.

This album got me into ambient. Now to me this isn’t ambient anymore. Still love the album.

Fantastic album.

Wow, love the styles blended together. I’m going to visit their entire catalog. Great album.

Boring

Definitely not his best, but still a good album.

Great album.

Wow, still love this album.

Little rough sounding but love the songs.

One of the best of all time. Just lovely.

Fun listen. I’m almost surprised that it is dated. Still a fun listen.

Really great album. Fantastic to listen to as a whole.

Meh, 80s hits much better.

Meh, 80s hits very much better.

Not a fan. Never listened to her before this. I listened to Taylor’s version. For pop she’s good, I’m not a pop fan so it’s just okay. First track “Welcome to New York” I did like because it was used in one of my favorite movies, which I didn’t know it was her.

A surprise to me. I had never heard of her and the songs were very high quality. I’m going to listen to her entire catalog.

Great album overall with some fantastic hits.

Not bad. Actually great.

Funny introductions. Good music.

I love this album.

For those not inclined toward heavy metal, Metallica's "...And Justice For All" offers a surprising revelation. The album balances aggression with melody, showcasing a musical complexity that transcends typical metal stereotypes. The title track sets the tone with intricate guitar work and urgency, highlighting Metallica's ability to infuse melody into their music. This dynamic is evident in tracks like "One" and "To Live Is to Die," which reveal the band's depth and sophistication. Metallica's technical prowess, especially the guitar work of James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett, is undeniable. The standout track "One" combines heavy riffs with poignant lyrics, showcasing the band's storytelling ability beyond traditional metal expectations. Even if heavy metal isn't your usual preference, the production quality and musicianship on this album are worthy of appreciation. Metallica's ability to merge melody with raw energy makes "...And Justice For All" a testament to their influence and innovation within the metal genre. In essence, this album serves as a bridge for non-metal fans, revealing the layer of musical sophistication and genuine artistic expression beneath the genre's loud exterior. Enter the Metallica realm with an open mind! 🤘🎸

One of my favorite albums of all time. I love how the songs turn into the next. That makes for a wonderful listening experience when you listen it as an album from end to end.

Awesome

Rush's "2112" stands as a towering masterpiece in the realm of progressive rock, earning its place as one of the genre's greatest albums of all time. Released in 1976, this conceptual opus showcases the band's virtuosity, creativity, and unparalleled musicianship. From the moment the opening track, "2112 Overture," bursts into existence, listeners are plunged into a sonic journey of epic proportions. The intricate guitar work of Alex Lifeson, coupled with Geddy Lee's thunderous bass and Neil Peart's masterful drumming, creates a musical tapestry that is both technically dazzling and emotionally resonant. The centerpiece of the album is the 20-minute epic "2112," a dystopian tale of individuality and artistic freedom set against a futuristic backdrop. Rush's ability to seamlessly blend complex musical arrangements with thought-provoking lyrics is unparalleled, making "2112" a quintessential prog-rock experience. Tracks like "The Temples of Syrinx" and "Discovery" showcase Rush's knack for storytelling and their willingness to push the boundaries of conventional song structures. Each movement flows seamlessly into the next, creating a cohesive narrative that captivates from start to finish. Beyond its conceptual brilliance, "2112" is a showcase of technical prowess. Lifeson's guitar solos soar with an otherworldly intensity, while Lee's vocals command attention with their range and emotion. Peart's drumming is a tour de force, driving the rhythm forward with precision and power. Even decades after its release, "2112" remains a timeless classic, revered by fans and critics alike for its innovation and ambition. It's an album that rewards repeated listens, revealing new layers of depth and meaning with each spin. In summary, Rush's "2112" is a magnum opus of progressive rock, earning its place as one of the greatest albums of the genre. With its masterful musicianship, thought-provoking themes, and epic scope, it's a must-listen for any music aficionado. Prepare for a journey into the realms of musical greatness! 🚀🎸

Amazing album. Great to listen as a whole straight thru. Each song blends into another. I just loved it. I’m going to listen to everything she has ever done.

Awesome

Awesome.

Fun album. Really great high energy rock cover with bongos and horns. Loved it.

Awesome for music yet not their best.