1001 Albums Summary

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272
Albums Rated
3.32
Average Rating
25%
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817 albums remaining

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Funk
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US
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49
5-Star Albums
12
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Copper Blue
Sugar
5 2.98 +2.02
Untitled (Black Is)
SAULT
5 3.05 +1.95
Fishscale
Ghostface Killah
5 3.05 +1.95
Rocks
Aerosmith
5 3.11 +1.89
Drunk
Thundercat
5 3.12 +1.88
The Blueprint
JAY Z
5 3.18 +1.82
Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
5 3.19 +1.81
Elastica
Elastica
5 3.22 +1.78
Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
5 3.25 +1.75
Teen Dream
Beach House
5 3.26 +1.74

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
1 3.38 -2.38
The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
1 3.31 -2.31
1989
Taylor Swift
1 3.26 -2.26
Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
1 3.25 -2.25
Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
1 3.15 -2.15
The La's
The La's
1 3.14 -2.14
Tanto Tempo
Bebel Gilberto
1 3.07 -2.07
Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
1 3.02 -2.02
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
2 3.8 -1.8
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
2 3.79 -1.79

Artists

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Led Zeppelin 3 5
Jimi Hendrix 2 5
Kendrick Lamar 2 5
The White Stripes 2 5
David Bowie 4 4.25

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Kraftwerk 2 1
Leonard Cohen 3 2

Controversial

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Aerosmith 2, 5

5-Star Albums (49)

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Popular Reviews

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins

"Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins." "Homer Simpson, nodding politely." This is the best album that Smashing Pumpkins made and one of the most iconic albums in alternative rock history and a relic of the 90s.

This is a compilation album so it feels kinda weird to have this one listed instead of works like Veni Vedi Vicious or Tyrannosaurus Hives. Definitely should have just had one or both of these albums listed. Aside from that though, awesome collection of post punk songs.

The La's by The La's

Pretty confused on how this album is included in a "must listen before you die" list. It's just generic early 90s alt rock, nothing special to it at all.

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest

Absolute classic that set a standard for the genre. Excellent samples create a jazzy atmosphere that match up with the great lyrical team up of Q-Tip and Phife Dawg. One of the best albums in 90s hip-hop and an absolute must listen.

Drunk by Thundercat

Excellent album full of futuristic funk, soul, humor and impressive musicianship.

1-Star Albums (12)

All Ratings (272)

Solid Air by John Martyn
Jun 17 2021

Knew nothing about the artist or album going into it. Not bad. Soft rock, but then it also had elements of jazz, progressive and hard rock. Intriguing album but it's hard to wrap my head around it on the first listen.

In Rainbows by Radiohead
Jun 18 2021

Fantastic album and might be the best one from Radiohead. One of my first vinyl purchases. Some excellent songs on here including Reckoner, Weird Fishes, Nude. I remember hearing it for the first time in my best friends basement when we downloaded it from their website for free (which has served as a game changer).

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Jun 21 2021

One of the first albums that I really started listening to. It brings me back to when I was dating my first girlfriend at the age of 16 since we listened to it a lot. There's some great songs in this one. Standouts include Band on the Run, Jet, Mrs. Vandebilt, Let Me Roll It, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Jun 22 2021

Bad ass. Though the mixing doesn't sound too great since sometimes it's hard to hear certain instruments, like the drums. But the great overpowering riffs make up for that and it definitely has plenty of great 'bar in the desert' vibes.

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Jun 23 2021

Relaxing music, but beyond that didn't get much out of it.

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Jun 24 2021

What a fantastic album. One of the best rock albums of all time and one of Hendrix's most impressive works. Too many exceptional tracks to even list. This is Hendrix at his prime.

Eagles by Eagles
Jun 25 2021

Better than I expected since I'm used to Hotel California and their more country sounding material. Side A is stronger than Side B, but a pretty decent album overall.

Jun 28 2021

Not really into this one all that much. These guys are pioneers for sure, but unfortunately they fall victim to being the cliché of British punk music because so many other bands after them sounded similar. Not their fault by any means. Aside from that, the music didn't last much with me though altogether still wasn't bad at all.

The La's by The La's
Jun 29 2021

Pretty confused on how this album is included in a "must listen before you die" list. It's just generic early 90s alt rock, nothing special to it at all.

Melodrama by Lorde
Jul 05 2021

Better than average pop record, but doesn't do much for me personally.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jul 06 2021

"Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins." "Homer Simpson, nodding politely." This is the best album that Smashing Pumpkins made and one of the most iconic albums in alternative rock history and a relic of the 90s.

Our Aim Is To Satisfy by Red Snapper
Jul 07 2021

Pretty cool instrumental album that caught me off guard. Interesting mix of funk, hip-hop and jazz.

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jul 08 2021

Didn't do much for me personally and the moments I liked were a bit too far in between.

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu
Jul 09 2021

I appreciate the experimentation but overall not something that I would go back to. I'd be grooving to it one second, and then confused the next.

Kenya by Machito
Jul 13 2021

Timeless latin-jazz

The Band by The Band
Jul 14 2021

Iconic

American Pie by Don McLean
Jul 15 2021

Aside from "American Pie" there wasn't much here to keep me entertained.

Jul 20 2021

Good 80s pop which serves as a major influence to the generations of artists that came after.

New Forms by Roni Size
Jul 21 2021

Drum and bass isn't typically my vibe so I didn't get a lot from this album.

Drunk by Thundercat
Jul 22 2021

Excellent album full of futuristic funk, soul, humor and impressive musicianship.

Broken English by Marianne Faithfull
Jul 23 2021

Impressive album which helps her stand out from her peers.

Solid Air by John Martyn
Jul 27 2021

Knew nothing about the artist or album going into it. Not bad. Soft rock, but then it also had elements of jazz, progressive and hard rock. Intriguing album but it's hard to wrap my head around it on the first listen.

Vivid by Living Colour
Jul 29 2021

Cool riffs and Cult of Personality is a classic, but aside from that it was a bit boring.

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
Jul 30 2021

Forgettable because it just sounds like everything that had come out already. Doesn't stand out and be it's own thing and instead tows the line for what was already becoming outdated at that time.

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure
Aug 02 2021

Personally it came across as pretty meandering to be honest.

Ramones by Ramones
Aug 05 2021

Though it can sound repetitive at times, it's a very impressive album that set a standard for the punk genre.

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Aug 09 2021

Gets a bit dragged down by an inferior second half, but the rest really brings it all together.

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Aug 10 2021

Absolute classic that set a standard for the genre. Excellent samples create a jazzy atmosphere that match up with the great lyrical team up of Q-Tip and Phife Dawg. One of the best albums in 90s hip-hop and an absolute must listen.

Abbey Road by Beatles
Aug 17 2021

One of the all time great albums. The medley in the second half towards the end of the album is divine.

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Aug 19 2021
Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Aug 27 2021

Perhaps the best folk album to spawn since the new millenium began. Robin Pecknold's voice and the bands talent is obvious, and they create some of the most beautiful harmonies you'll ever hear.

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Aug 30 2021
Tommy by The Who
Sep 03 2021
Kala by M.I.A.
Sep 07 2021
Pump by Aerosmith
Sep 15 2021
Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Sep 20 2021

One of the all time great hip-hop records. Very difficult to match this one as his flow, lyrics and production are top notch. Special mention goes out to Suicidal Thoughts.

Roots by Sepultura
Sep 22 2021
Closer by Joy Division
Sep 23 2021

I don't get the hype for this band.

Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Sep 27 2021
Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Oct 07 2021

Though a solid album, it's definitely ranked towards the bottom when compared exclusively with the other Doors albums.

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Oct 11 2021
Harvest by Neil Young
Oct 14 2021
Rust In Peace by Megadeth
Oct 19 2021

Instrumentally very good, but dragged down by bad vocals.

GREY Area by Little Simz
Oct 29 2021

First time that I heard it, it didn't impress me that much. However repeated listens showed me how brilliant this record is. Her rhyme schemes work masterfully with the laidback yet creative production.

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Nov 09 2021

Quite possibly the best album of the 21st century so far. Lyrics, flow, production, themes are all 10/10. Not only a masterpiece of the Hip-Hop genre, but up there with all time greats such as Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon and Nirvana's Nevermind.

Nov 27 2021

When I was 14 I used to blast this on my Walkman religiously while playing Mario Kart Double Dash at all hours of the night. Anyways, super iconic album and both discs are fantastic. Could be the best double album in hip-hop history. Andre 3000 and Big Boi both deliver with the lyrics, great production, catchy hits and sweet features. An album for the ages that definitely deserved all of the success that it had.

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Dec 04 2021
At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Dec 09 2021

Really good blues. Standout track for me was I've Got My Mojo Working Pt 2.

1989 by Taylor Swift
Dec 13 2021

Dude this album beat To Pimp a Butterfly for Album of the Year at the Grammy's. HOW?!

Dec 14 2021

This is a compilation album so it feels kinda weird to have this one listed instead of works like Veni Vedi Vicious or Tyrannosaurus Hives. Definitely should have just had one or both of these albums listed. Aside from that though, awesome collection of post punk songs.

OK by Talvin Singh
Dec 17 2021
Imagine by John Lennon
Dec 20 2021
Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Dec 24 2021
Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Dec 30 2021
Jan 17 2022

2.5/5. Has some decent songs here and there but jesus are there way too many songs.

Smash by The Offspring
Jan 18 2022
Ten by Pearl Jam
Jan 27 2022
B-52's by The B-52's
Jan 29 2022
Dry by PJ Harvey
Jan 31 2022
Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Feb 19 2022

Features two of his best songs, Jean Genie and Lady Grinning Soul. Great stuff overall and a career highlight in a legendary discography.

Fragile by Yes
Mar 01 2022

Amazing material that would be worthy of a 5 if not for tracks like Cans and Brahms, and We Have Heaven - which just break momentum. Everything else this album offers is stellar progressive rock that really set the bar.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Mar 03 2022

Modern rock masterpiece.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Mar 11 2022

Not super into this aside from Walk of Life, but there's still a lot of impressive song writing and musicianship on display, so gotta respect that.

1984 by Van Halen
Mar 12 2022
Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Mar 13 2022
Heroes by David Bowie
Mar 17 2022
Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes
Mar 24 2022

I mean the music isn't bad, but this kind of late 80s/early 90s alternative doesn't usually do much for me.

Rocks by Aerosmith
Apr 05 2022
Brothers by The Black Keys
Apr 17 2022
Devil Without A Cause by Kid Rock
May 04 2022

Gets a 2 for Bawitdaba bringing me back to old wrestling promos. The rest....nah.

xx by The xx
May 05 2022
Live! by Fela Kuti
Jun 11 2022

One of the all time great live albums you'll ever hear.

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Jun 13 2022
Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Jun 28 2022

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Album origins are grouped into three buckets: US, UK, and everything else. “Other” means the artists you rate highest are from outside the US and UK.