Most either love them or hate them.... I'm indifferent.
Standouts: Rapunzel, Crush
3.75
Genre: Melodic hardcore, punk rock
Better than average for sure. It took me a while of listening to this one before I finally decided to rate it.
Standouts: Portrait of Authority, American Jesus, Recipe for Hate, Kerosene, All Good Soldiers, Modern Day Catastrophists
Next Best: My Poor Friend Me, Man With a Mission, Watch it Die.
Rating : 4/5
Blues/Southern Rock is probably one of my least favorite of the rock genres.... but this is good. At times it game me Janis Joplin vibes...
Standouts: Where I'm Headed, Goodbye Carolina, Confessions, Remember
Better than expected. Rating: 3.5
3/5
Not really my style of music. I can appreciate the talents and think it is a great listen for those that are into the Prog Rock stuff.
Indie folk, Americana. Recorded in Omaha Nebraska... but they are a Swedish duo. Their voices can be overwhelming at times, but overall the album is a very nice listen. Never heard of them before and I might get to know some more of their other works.
Standouts: The Lion's Roar, Emmylou, This Old Routine, King of the World
Rating: 4
Another one I have never heard of. I'm open minded and enjoyed the journey. It is relaxing and cool... something I could play on a long drive or while studying / working. Amazing, no, but definitely worth time spent listening.
3.75
Merci à celui qui l'a soumis.
I am sure I am missing a lot because I don't speak French. This music though is quite nice. I really enjoy the album - there are a couple of especially nice songs. "Dis tout sans rien dire" I absolutely love. It translates to "Say everything without saying anything."
Standouts: Te quitter, Dis tout sans rien dire, Dans un spoutnik,
4/5
Genre: Post-rock from 1997. The band in from Canada. I listened to the 63 minute CD release.
Over the past couple months I have heard the album a few times. But, as I sit here listening to it now, it is like the first time I ever heard it.... It seems like it could be the soundtrack to a Stephen King book in the Gunslinger series... It is an album that is more about atmosphere than it is catchy tunes.... I think if I hear it a dozen more times, It could grow on me....
Standouts: Everything on the album and nothing at the same time.
Rating: 3/5
Never heard of these guys before. But, wow! I loved it right from the start. A million thanks to the submitter. This is right up my alley. The intentionally low-quality sound really appeals to me - kind of gives me Daniel Johnston vibes....
I'll keep listening to this one for the rest of my life.
Standouts: In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, Two-Headed Boy, Holland 1945, Oh Comely, Untitled, Two headed Boy Part II.
4/5 (only because I'm new to it.... maybe someday a 5/5)
From England, Sophie, album from 2018.
Genre: Electronic, Avant-pop, experimental, Hyperpop
So many different sounds and styles on one album! What a journey. It starts off slow and mellow with It's Okay to Cry, then BAM! It hits you in the face with the heavy electronic Hyperpop sounds of Ponyboy! That's when I fell in love with the album.
Standouts: Ponyboy, Faceshopping, Whole New World/Pretend World, Immaterial
Others: It's Okay to Cry
Rating: 4/5
I NEVER give an album I've heard heard of a perfect 5/5 score. I won't for this one either, but damn I am close! I REALLY enjoyed this one. At fifty-seven years of age, I always thought I'd mellow out.... but, I want to hear more from this band and if the rest is similar to this one - I'll be really happy! Seven Fifty-seven I may never go to heaven! But, at least I got to hear this before I die...
Standouts: Mememe, Hollywood Baby, 757, Billy Knows Jamie, One Million Dollars.... ever song! All great.
4.75
Arctic Monkeys had two other albums on the 1001 list, they were good, but this one is exceptional. I liked it much better than the others. I think every song is brilliant. Cheers to the submitter of this one!
Standouts: Four out of Five, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, World's First Ever Monster Truck, Front Flip, Star Treatment, She Looks Like Fun, Golden Trunks, The Ultracheese
Rating: 4.5
One of my favorite albums ever. Period. Brilliant. Every song is perfect. How is the not in the book? I am flabbergasted!
5/5
Ambient Electronica at it's best. Such a variety of styles that make it more than an Ambient album. The Electropop tracks are toe-tappers (I'm not a dancer :)
This is an album I would have never heard if someone didn't added it the list. Thanks. I really enjoyed it. I'll keep listening to this one for sure.
Standouts: Look at the Sky, Get Your Wish, Wind Tempos, Something Comforting, Unfold
Rating: 4/5
It sounds a bit like Queen at times... I think that's might be a good thing....
Standouts: The Ghost at Number One, Glutton of Sympathy, Joining a Fan Club, Sebrina, Paste and Plato, New Mistake,
Rating: 4/5
Never heard of her before. Right from the start, I knew this was something I would really like. Thanks to the submitter of this album. I think it is amazing. I would definitely listen to other albums by her as well. I look forward to getting to know this album better over time.
4/5
Fantastic! Never heard the album before but I've heard My Chemical Romance before. This is now a favorite of mine. Instant love. Thanks to the submitter!
The whole album is really great. Love many of the songs but the ones that standout the most are: Dead!, Welcome to the Black Parade, Famous Last Words, Teenagers, The Sharpest Lives, I Don't Love You, Cancer, Mama, Disenchanted
Just so much good on this album. Might be one of my favorites of the user submissions.
4.5
This is another one I had to listen to several times to get into. There were a couple of great standout songs right away, but some of the other songs took me longer to appreciate.
Standouts: Male Plague, Here is the Thing, Up the Tower, Half Sister
Others: A Private Understanding, My Children
Rating: 3.75
It's fine. Really an odd one compared to all the other great albums. Seems more like a chore to listen to than to enjoy. I do love the old music of this era...but this is a LOT to take in in one sitting.
3 of 5, lets move on....
It's nice. I enjoy it, not going to say it's great, but it's great to listen to while studying or working.
3.5
I like him better acting.... :) Not a big fan of the Genre, but I can get into the sounds and rapping. Every 'nigga' I hear on an album like this I bring the rating down a bit...
Standouts: Crawl, 3005, Earth (The Oldest Computer)
Rating: 3.5
Frank, you got to love his style and funk. He is different and I'm sure some of the younger generation just don't get him or the music. I love most of it. Please Don't Eat the Yellow Snow has been a classic most of my life!
Standouts: Don't Eat the Yellow Snow/Nanook Rubs i, Cosmik Debris, Apostrophe'
Rating: 4.25
A really good album that should have been on the original list.
Standouts: Buddy Holly, Say it isn't So, Undone Sweater Song
4/5
Live Grunge from a bad I never heard of. Rough listen. I can appreciate the fact that they might be pretty for the Genre, but not so much for me right here, right now. I'll keep listening to it though because I think it might grow on me.
3/5 for now.
The music is good, unique and interesting. But, his voice can be annoying at times. I have heard OF him but never listened to him before. Maybe after some more listens I'll get into it.
3.5
Post-Punk / Alt Rock.
Standouts: I Miss You, Feeling This, Down, Always
Others: Stockholm Syndrome, Asthenia,
Strong album. 4/5
Classic Rock from UK
Standouts: Don't Waste My Time, All The Reasons, A Year, Unspoken Words, Paper Plane, Roadhouse Blues
4/5
Not a popular album in the USA so I never heard it before. I've heard of Status Quo before and looking at their Wikipedia discography they have been successful all over Europe but never in the USA.
Gothic Metal
I wasn't looking forward to listening to this....but when It started - I was pleasantly surprised. I actually enjoyed it and that was a great re-imagining of Summer Breeze.
Standouts: Summer Breeze, Christian Woman, Black No. 1, We Hate Everyone, Bloody Kisses
4/5
It's definitely a good album, something I'd probably listen to again.
Rating: 3.5
Alt Rock / Post-Grunge
Standouts: Meant to Live, Dare You to Move, This is Your Life, More Than Fine, Gone, Beautiful Letdown
4/5
Prog Rock is not really my go-to style of music. It takes a lot of time to start to enjoy and this just didn't stick with me at all. I'm sure it's good, and those that are into the prog rock/krautrock style I'm sure think I'm crazy.
3/5
Probably one of the worst album covers ... The album is so much better than what the cover made me think it was going to be. Short and sweet, it left me wanting a little more.
Standouts: What About Heaven, Ali, Stay Alive, Air Forces
Solid album. I'll definitely listen to it again.
Bruce is the Boss for a reason. This album takes us back to the concert back before The River, Born in the USA and all the modern stuff. This was a nice listen. Yeah, it's long but I just add it a playlist of many of these other albums and each song that comes on from this album is always a great listen.
5/5
Siouxsie and the Savages? LOL
It's pretty good. Never heard them before. I can definitely get into this. Thanks.
Standouts: Shut Up, Marshal Dear
3.5
Really enjoyable.
Standouts: Damn Door, Cry, Kiss the Cook,
Rating: 4/5
Expectation was a hard rock album. I was pleasantly surprised.
Standout: Beautiful
4/5
Really nice listen. Too new, but I was glad it was on the list because it is something I would have never heard otherwise. Don't know if, ten years from now, people will think this is this-list worthy though.
3.75 mainly because of the fact it's new.
Brooding but good. Something I can get into from time to time.
Favorites: Indian Summer, Options
4/5
Solid.
Jimmy Buffett is now sipping Margaritas and eating his Cheeseburgers in Paradise.... RIP.
The album is above average. I like that the genre is called Gulf and Western (for the Florida gulf).
Standouts: Makin' Music for Money,
Others: Door Number Three, Dallas, Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season
Rating: 3.5
I've been listening to this one for over a year (16 months) before finally getting around to rating it. I waited this long because I didn't want to just give it a quick "it's fine for a foreign album" rating... Yes, it's good, yes, I've enjoyed having it come up on my playlist for the past 16 months. Now that I am listening to it again as a whole album - I realize how many of the songs I recognize from the playlist. My favorites are the first two songs Gamen and Euchari. They are fantastic!
4/5
Excellent.
Is it too real for ya?
Is it too real for ya?
Is it too real for ya?
Is it too real for ya?
Is it too real for ya?
5/5
Standouts: Don't Throw Stones, Who Listens to the Radio
The rest of the album is fine.
3.5
I can't believe there are so many artists on this list that I have never heard of. Especially, people like Josh Ritter. Wow, the style is right up my alley. This came out nearly 20 years ago and it sounds so fresh to me today. I also appreciate the unique and interesting album cover.
Standouts: Girl in the War, Wolves, Monster Ballads, Idaho, In the Dark, Lillian Egypt
4.5/5
Very nice album. I would have NEVER listened to this album based on the cover or genre (anti-folk, Alt Country). I was pleasantly surprised.
I generally loved it. Song like "Choke on a Cock" are funny - I think. Or did he? Whatever. It's all good!
Standouts: Just about every song.
Rating: 4.5
2015
Genre: Psychedelic pop, synth-pop, disco, R&B
Very nice addition to this list. Never heard it before, the band name is familiar to me. Every song is really great. While it's not a 5/5 of my book, I did really enjoy it and have listened to it many times over the past six months. It took me this long to finally feel comfortable giving it a rating.
4/5
Beautiful release from 2019. If his other albums sound like this I'd definitely give them a listen.
Angelo de Augustine... never heard of him before. Wow. I really like the style. But, by the time I got to the end of the album - I was grateful to hear something a bit more cheerful. :)
Standouts: Tomb
Rating: 4/5
Brings back a lot of memories!
5/5
"You were a Nazi Hunter" What a way to start (Grown Ups).
2013, Indie Rock
This one is right up my alley. Mathias Kom's voice is easy to enjoy. I think every song it truly great and this album might end up being a favorite of mine after more listens.
4.5
Hard not to like this...if your an old F&*k like me! LOl.
It's a bit before My time, but still reminds me of the 1970s (when I was a kid)....mainly because of the Newlywed Game....what's the strangest place you've ever made 'whoopie'?
Standouts: Whipped Cream, A Taste of Honey, Love Potion #9, Lollipops and Roses, Peanuts
Rating: 4/5 (for the nostalgia it brought, more than it's staying power).
Love it. It is a bit depressing but really wonderful.
It's 1963 and Don Draper and his wife are hosting a dinner party for the other Mad Men. Sipping on his Old Fashioned, Don puts this album on the console turntable and lights a cigarette.
John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman make an amazing combination. The album is short and sweet filled with beautiful standards from early Jazz. Hartman's deep baritone voice fit these songs perfectly. Start to finish, I thought this was a perfect album.
Standouts: Lush Life, My One and Only Love, and You Are So Beautiful.
I know Jazz isn't for everyone, and the music is really dated. But, if you appreciate beautiful collaborations - this is one of the best.
Interesting sound. Never heard of this band before. I immediately liked it, but it did get a little old by the end of the album. I'd definitely listen to it again though. These songs would be great mixed in with other great songs - that way when they do come up the sound is refreshing and never tired.
4/5
The more I listen to it the better it gets. Really enjoyed this one. Thanks to the submitter!
I think this is actually appropriate for the list. This really goes back to the very start. I had the 45 of Another One Rides the Bus / Gotta Boogie way back. Weird Al was just a novelty back then, but he is really talented and has so many genuinely good songs.
I was really happy to hear this one. It has a couple songs I didn't know, but it is kind of a greatest hits of the early Dr. Demento played tracks and early singles.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Very appropriate to see this album here now. It is definitely one of the best albums ever. This and Diary of a Madman are classic, but this has always been my favorite. Crazy Train, I Don't Know, Mr. Crowley are 10/10. The whole album is solid. Goodbye to Romance is one of my favorite Ozzy slow songs...
5/5
Solid album. Very good music. I've never heard them before, but they have a classic country sound and is easy to fall for.
Full album Available on YOUTUBE.
My nine year old just looked at me and asked what the Hell I was listening to? It's good to know that at 9 years old, he can recognize music that isn't quite "normal". If being normal is boring, then this might be the most interesting album ever made.
You never know what will happen next on this album. I may never listen to it again... but, for a one-time shock. It was kind of fun. To quote Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon 2, "I'm too old for this shit".
Best rating I can honest give is 3/5.
There is no way a brand new album deserves to be on this list.
If I had a Million Dollars! That's the song for me.
The album is solid. Goes down well. Easy to listen to and enjoy.
4/5
This is amazing. Not something I'd put on my main playlist, but now I think I should create a separate playlist for gems like this.
I can definitely understand those that say that it isn't their style of music. It is from another era and from a foreign language (unless you speak Portuguese). Some people just aren't ready to expand their musical tastes. One day I hope they will come across it again and appreciate it as I do.
Respect.
Vivid was really good. This isn't a bad album but doesn't compare to the first album.
Fantastic and unique sound. I really enjoyed listening to this. Not only for the Sopranos song, but the rest of the album has great character.
Really glad to add this to my life-playlist.
4/5
Very easy to get into. Why have I never heard of these guys before. Right up my alley. Will definitely add to my playlist.
1978? Really. Feels much more modern to me. I've been listening to this for the last couple weeks and it has really grown on me. I'm a fan. Black Devil, I'm at your mercy. Every songs has merits.
4.5
Paid in Full was huge when I lived in the Netherlands. The rest I didn't know. It's good old school hip hop. I really enjoyed it.
It's fine
Like the rest of the World outside of South Africa and Australia I only heard of Rodriguez because of the Searching for Sugar Man documentary. I loved the movie and the music was so easy to enjoy! Glad to see this one on here. :)
I love Pink Floyd and live albums are just nice to listen to - But, I prefer the original albums. Still, it's Pink Floyd 4.5/5
Classic
Love Queen
Yes! Surprised this wasn't on the original list. Really great album. Love their sound.
A lot of fun to listen to. One of the best mash-up albums I've heard.
Pretty good Boyz!
4/5
Strong album on its own, but when you add the 2008 bonus disc tracks to the mix…. It just gets better.
I like the Flaming Lips other albums on this list. But, this is ridiculous! Play four separate CDs on four different sound systems... If listening to CD 1 means I'm missing out on something then this is just stupid. If this was something to listen to in a theater - or like those old Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon listen parties... then great. But, this is just a waste of my time.
I enjoyed hearing this one again. Brought back some memories.
4/5
#1 - This is too NEW of an album to be on this list.
#2 - There is no Wikipedia page (that I found) for the artist or the album - which I thought was a rule here.
#3 - The album cover and the content don't match! It is WAY better than what I was expecting based on the album cover and the artists' name!
I was ready to just give this a one-start without even giving it a listen. I am glad I decided to listen to it because it really IS my kind of music.
4/5
Smooth and enjoyable. Glad I got the chance to add this album to my playlist.
Love Calvin Johnson's voice. I have never heard of this band before, but it is right up my alley.
Standouts: Tiger Trap, Pine Box Derby, You Turn Me On, Hey Day
This album might be one of my favorite listener selections.
4/5
Good to listen to.
3.5
Really good for the Alt metal genre. Not something I'd personally listen to often but if it comes up again, I'll gladly enjoy it.
Standouts: Nowhere, Trigger Inside, Die Laughing, Isolation, Screamager, Turn and Femtex.
4/5
Album cover: 2/5 It doesn't fit the album content and style.
Album: 4/5. Really enjoy this smooth sounding album. Very nice to listen to over and over again.
Standouts:
Catchy and fun. I'd gladly listen again.
Interesting and unique sound. First list I was ready to give it one star and move on, but after listening again, I really started liking it. Not something I would listen to regularly but it's good.
3.5/5
Cool album cover.
This album is a very easy listen. Each song is simply nice and well crafted and produced.
Pleasant listen.
1999, Indie Rock
Single: What Do You Want Me to Say?
Standouts: A Life of Possibilities, What Do You Want Me to Say.
Rating: 3.5
It's a fine listen.
3/5
2026.
Track List? Don't know if ALL of these are included or what... No Wikipedia page. it's a 2026 album. Sounds really good for a cartoon soundtrack or whatever it is.
1. Eatin' Rats 03:32
2. Flush (Feat. Geoff Pearlman) 03:49
3. Crystalline Dreams (Feat. Kristin Slipp) 03:46
4. Chumbucket Kitty (Feat. Chandler Travis) 03:36
5. Them Kitty Bones (Feat. Zoe Lewis) 03:47
6. Guillotina (Feat. Carla Kihlstedt) 03:35
7. Lonesome Road (Feat. Freddi Price) 03:41
8. Alone In The Dark 03:18
9. Down With The Devil (Feat. Eric McFadden) 02:53
10. Feline Invader (Feat. Emily Wade Adams) 03:25
11. So High (Feat. Spencer Day) 03:46
12. Brush Your Teeth (Feat. Anna Chan) 03:24
13. Get In The Cage (Feat. Eric McFadden) 03:06
14. Sweet Delicious (Feat. Aaron Lazar) 03:18
15. Throbbing King (Feat. Aaron Lazar) 03:52
16. Endless Misery 03:58
17. Mom I Really Hate You (Feat. Kami Lyle and Tallulah Bossi) 03:23
18. Tuff (Feat. Chandler Travis) 03:08
19. HUMANICIDE (Feat. Billy Campion) 03:25
20. We're Dead (Feat. Tanya Donelly) 03:18
21. Taser Paws (Feat. Carla Kihlstedt) 03:13
22. Chaos (Feat. Storm Large) 03:27
23. Crazy Days 03:14
24. Bolt Of Lightning 03:18
25. The Crack Of Doom (Feat. Carla Kihlstedt) 04:03
26. Angel Wings (Feat. Siobhan Magnus) 02:51
27. Dig Your Own Grave (Feat. Tianna Esperanza) 04:24
28. Future Meets The Past (Feat. Freddi Price) 04:00
29. Eatin' Rats INSTRUMENTAL 03:32
30. Flush INSTRUMENTAL 03:49
31. Crystalline Dreams INSTRUMENTAL 03:46
32. Chumbucket Kitty INSTRUMENTAL 03:36
33. Them Kitty Bones INSTRUMENTAL 03:47
34. Guillotina INSTRUMENTAL 03:35
35. Lonesome Road INSTRUMENTAL 03:42
36. Alone In The Dark INSTRUMENTAL 03:18
37. Down With The Devil INSTRUMENTAL 02:53
38. Feline Invader INSTRUMENTAL 03:20
39. So High INSTRUMENTAL 03:46
40. Brush Your Teeth INSTRUMENTAL 03:24
41. Get In The Cage INSTRUMENTAL 03:04
42. Sweet Delicious INSTRUMENTAL 03:18
43. Throbbing King INSTRUMENTAL 03:52
44. Endless Misery INSTRUMENTAL 03:58
45. Mom I Really Hate You INSTRUMENTAL 03:23
46. Tuff INSTRUMENTAL 03:08
47. HUMANICIDE INSTRUMENTAL 03:01
48. We're Dead INSTRUMENTAL 03:18
49. Taser Paws INSTRUMENTAL 03:12
50. Chaos INSTRUMENTAL 03:27
51. Crazy Days INSTRUMENTAL 03:14
52. Bolt Of Lightning INSTRUMENTAL 03:18
53. Crack Of Doom INSTRUMENTAL 04:00
54. Angel Wings INSTRUMENTAL 02:51
55. Dig Your Own Grave INSTRUMENTAL 04:24
56. Future Meets The Past INSTRUMENTAL 03:59
57. Mewgenics THEME 01:25
58 Mewgenics THEME ALT 01:54
59. Ballad of D. Claude (WMEW) 05:31
60. Black Pussy (WMEW) 04:26
61. Dirty Mittens (WMEW) 04:52
62. Fleas and Parasites (WMEW) 02:08
63. Kannibal Kitty (WMEW) 04:20
64. Kat Fight (WMEW) 04:18
65. The Legend of the Claw (WMEW) 02:25
66. Sad Cat Lady (WMEW) 03:38
67. 9th Life (WMEW) 01:53
68. Battle Of The Fleabags (WMEW) 02:08
69. Bravest Kat (WMEW) 03:22
70. Break His Chains (WMEW) 04:08
71. Cat Race (WMEW) 02:18
72. Catsanova (WMEW) 01:50
73. Kitschy Kitty (WMEW) 04:28
74. Kitty March (WMEW) 05:15
75. Lost Kitty (WMEW) 04:14
76. Mice Cream (WMEW) 02:22
77. Napping All Day (WMEW) 03:11
78. Peppy Country Ditty (WMEW) 03:39
79. Scrambled (WMEW) 03:04
80. Stray Cat (WMEW) 04:06
81. Tears In My Milk Bowl (WMEW) 02:33
82. Calamine Smoothie (WMEW) 02:54
I could listen to this everyday.
4/5
I'm not a prog rock guy, but this is a nice listen. Those that are into Prog will love this one.
3/5
It's decent music. I enjoyed it...but the album is way too long for one sitting.
3.5
Definitely elements of early Clash in their music. I also recognized a bit of Madness as well (as someone else mentioned). I really liked it. I can't say there was one song that stood out among the others. Just on the whole, it's a solid album from a band I am certain 90% of us never heard of before.
Album cover: 4/5. Interesting
Album in general: hard for me to get into as someone not really into Industrial Rock. Ein Stuhl in der hoelle (A Chair in Hell) is actually quite good on first listen.
Standouts: Ein Stuhl in der Hoelle
Rating: 3/5
Cover: 5/5 I don't know what I'm looking at exactly and that's what makes it intriguing.
This album proves that there are so many artists and albums out there that deserve to be discovered. I never heard of them before and think the album is really great.
Genres:
Trip hop, industrial, dark ambient, alternative rock, & video game soundtrack
2001. Soundtrack to the video game.
Pretty good sound.
3.5
Classic song: Short People
The album is solid and probably better than the other Randy Newman on the 1001 list.
4/5
A Beales cover AND a Rolling Stones cover? Are these guys mad?!! :)
The Feelies sounds like a kids TV show from the 1990s, but the album is actually really good. Wild that I never heard of them before.
It's pretty likeable. I enjoyed it.
Little Queen is probably my favorite Heart album, but this one and actually their first five albums were amazing. SO glad to see Heart represented finally!
What is not to like... Very nice.
4/5
A lot of screaming does not complement the good music on this album.
Not very interested in listening to this again.
2/5
3/5
There are a lot of punk/post punk albums on the list. Some are good and unique others are just the same thing over and over again. This is one of the good ones.
4/5
Love it. Classic.
Eve of the War is addicting.
5/5
Album cover : 0/5
Music is better than expected. Not my genre of choice.... but good music is good music. Kind of the same ol' same ol' though. Could be more variety in this LONG album.
Overall, I liked it but not something I would to listen to by choice.
3 /5
