1001 Albums Summary

I Ain't The One has a surprising intro and sound. The rest of the album is classic. Amazing debut.

Great blues and amazing collaborations.

Interesting dive into the evolution of 70s/80s punk. A little repetitive.

Great to hear where all those songs everyone knows came from. I had no idea.

Interesting. Not my favorite genre though.

Not my style, but I can see why it was so influential.

Decent.

A nice dip into nostalgia. Not his best though.

Definitely McCartney. Pretty good.

Nothing special 90's music.

Much better punk album than the clash.

Prototypical RHCP album. A few amazing classics and lots of ok filler.

WTF is Mother? Good overall.

Not bad listening in the background.

Clearly talented, but not my type of music.

Meh.

Nice message, basic music.

Surprisingly good and a talented artist.

Not my cup of tea.

Pretty good.

Classic bit of 90s.

Strange

Amazing start to finish.

Interesting, and I can see how it was seminal.

eh.

Better than expected.

Amazing. It's a shame sitar didn't catch on better, but this album shows what could have been.

New addition to my library. Somehow missed them on their original release.

Interesting listen. Not incredibly special.

Now I know who the Pet Shop Boys are.

Never knew this existed. Great music.

Good stuff.

Starts strong, falls off toward the end.

Amazing start to finish.

Nothing special. He relies on the quality of his voice more than the quality of his lyrics and music.

Enjoyed more than I thought I would. Solid album.

Starts off ok and just goes downhill.

Simple and great.

OK

Amazing, interesting, experimental but still enjoyable to listen to.

Nice enjoyable music.

Classic punk. Holds up well. Definitely have to be in the right mood though.

Interesting mix of sounds and styles. I feel like it needs more than a single listen to catch up with it.

I never cared for radiohead, but I have a much better appreciation now. The music really holds up. I listened to more Radiohead and Thom gets a little whiney.

Amazing songwriting, but I can't handle the voice.

Good. Still not a big Rush fan though.

Interesting and easy listen. Not mind blowing, but good.

Raw youthful punk. Doesn't really stand out though.

Fun dark alternative rock.

Nice variety of chill music.

A cultural touchstone. So many lines that stuck in the cultural zeitgeist and that are still relevant today. It is indeed on like Donkey Kong.

Classic country and a great voice.

Nothing to say that hasn't been said.

Unique amazing energy. A ton of fun and great vibes. Go read about the intro guitar solo.

Two iconic songs, the rest are good but fall off a bit.

Cool stuff, I could only imagine how mind blowing it was 50 years ago.

A little out there for my tastes but great musicianship.

Motown throwback. Some great songs.

This is the kind of music I'm doing this for. Completely unexpected and very interesting.

Solid.

Very cool and ahead of it's time. Less kitschy than Gary Newman.

Experimental and a less cliche side of this time and place that isn't often heard in pop culture. Good listening.

Interesting, but not really my thing.

Good stuff. Great listening even if it isn't spectacular.

Never cared much for Bowie, but this was pretty good.

Ok.

More punk. ok.

Awesome, eclectic, fun.

Very cool band. Good mix of pop and experimental.

Good.

Classic but not outstanding.

Good thing I listened to the full dynamic range version or I wouldn't have been able to understand a word he said.

Like a knock-off Nora Jones. With a crappy beat box. Very much a product of the era it was released in.

Nice background music.

Unfortunate that they are forgotten as compared to the Beatles. Great stuff.

Amazing that a single musician could make the sound of a generation.

Surprisingly enjoyable and is a much better precursor to punk than some other bands.

Amazing and timeless.

Classic timeless rock.

Amazing representation of an underrated genre.

Certainly enjoyable and iconic of the era.

Interesting and better than expected.

OK

Unique sound. Not in love with the vocals.

Amazing sound for the time period. Can't believe I hadn't heard of them before.

Interesting, seminal country-rock. Very easy listening.

Makes me wish I understood what he was singing about, but even that isn't necessary to enjoy the funk.

Didn't love it.

Great stuff. Reminds me a bit of Frank Turner. Love the songs and messages.

Awesome stuff. Very enjoyable.

Nice.

Peak of the decade, and maybe the century. Incredible music through both albums.

Surprisingly good. Highly enjoyable. He gets a little whiney sounding.

So anyway, here's Wonderwall. Not sure they were ever going to be the next Beatles, but pretty good.

I had no idea. Amazing.

I've never really enjoyed Jazz, but this kept drawing me back with interesting rhythms and sounds and phrases.

I knew the hits of course, but the rest of this album is just as if not more amazing.

The fact that this isn't their "good" stuff is amazing. Incredible sounds of course.

Good indie music. Fairly unique for a genre that can become monotonous.

Extremely good and refreshing. Interesting beats, bass lines, lyrics, rhythms.

Smooth. I appreciate the live band.

Good jams, good messages.

Interesting flow and just "normal day" subject matter. Not sure I'm a huge fan though.

I wasn't high enough for this.

Love the folksy feel and Irish sounds. Like a Bob Dylan that can sing.

Pretty good, doesn't stand out.

I had heard of them but never heard them. Cool sound, very unique. Fun listen.

I know it's not true, but she sounds like a discount Sheryl Crow. Generic.

Easy to listen to while also kind of out there. This is a good space to explore.

Thumbs up.

You can hear so many modern styles in this music it's amazing.

Janis was definitely the highlight.

Mostly blah, but a few outstanding tracks.

Ok, gets whiney.

I appreciate the punk-lightness of this. Sort of like a 70's/80's Blink 182.

Good stuff. Love the blues songs in there.

Man I wish I was their drummer.

Very good. Exceptional guitars.

Fun wide range of songs with great lyrics.

Not normally a jazz person, but I thoroughly enjoyed this. Amazingly smooth and great listening.

I expected the back half to fall off in quality due to the number of tracks, but it was solid all the way through.

Doesn't quite click with me. Has some high points, but lots of middles.

Enjoyable, but a bit generic. Not sure why it's on the list.

Exactly as advertised. Great background music.

Thought it would drag in the second half, but that's where the interesting stuff is.

Some amazing stuff and some that isn't as great, but fun all the way through.

Interesting and the name definitely fits. I can see how this is experimental and could inspire other ideas.

Interesting to see the flow from the Beatles to glam. Some good tunes but kinda wanders around.

That was an experience. All over the place lyrically and musically. Feels experimental in some spots and highly polished in others. I'd never been exposed to anything beyond his radio stuff, so this was extremely cool.

I got this right after 1999. This isn't as much fun as 1999 but there's still some amazing music in here.

Still not a huge Bowie fan. Entertaining enough.

Classic. Amazing harmonies and really fun songs.

Hurt and a few others are amazing, but in some places it just sounds like an old guy talking.

Great slice of rock. Really enjoyed it.

Good classic rock

Much better than the other Common album that was on here. The Corner is amazing.

ok

Some great songs, too much sampling.

Cool, but not standout.

OK

A cool slice of grunge that I missed the first time around. Great vocals and guitars.

Great tunes and guitars.

My favorite electronic music so far.

Not my favorite U2, but obviously has some great songs.

Definitely pure punk and good listening at that.

Never heard of this at all, but it's good.

I wish country had gone more this direction. Pretty good, drags a little at the end.

Nice. Another artist I'd only heard of, but really dig his music.

Very good. Jazz like in some sections, experimental in others. Fun listen.

Good.

Smooth, good listening. Feels futuristic for the 50's.

Good, but not stand out.

Fun.

Cool to hear something I had no idea existed. There's also no way the movie wasn't inspired by his pseudonym on this album.

Quality music. New sound I hadn't heard.

Interesting, and I'd never listened to The Cure beyond the radio, but not. something I'll listen to every day.

I think I'm just tired of his whiny voice.

Gets kinda noisy in the middle.

Paint it Black is one of the best ever. The rest is a good blend of styles and songs. I'm more of a stones fan now.

I can see why he is so influential. As an album not sure I like having the songs repeated a few times, but they are all different.

Classic, but a little dated and repetitive. Amazing harmonies of course.

Meh

The best I've heard from her. Her voice still grates after a while, but some great songs.

Entertaining and smooth. I'll try out more of their stuff.

Great sound, and great non-violent message. Excellent features.

Not sure how Ozzy became the most famous one from the band, but the guitar is killer on this.

Some really cool sounds in here. I can tell why it's so influential.

Definitely early punk rock. Super cool slice of history.

Not a huge fan, but distinct sound.

Interesting, but I think their other work is better. Great to hear where the later sounds started.

It's legendary for a reason.

Made me realize that Radiohead is the modern Pink Floyd. Really accessible experimental music.

Interesting, and I had never heard of them. Some cool ideas in here.

This is how legends are made. Not a Nirvana fan, but this concert is amazing.

Great.

So many hits and great rhythms.

Sounds like a bizarro world Bowie, but I can hear how this has influenced a bunch of artists that followed.

Album is pretty good, but it was good to learn about LL Cool J's early career.

Not my favorite, and I think it shows the tendency of this list to focus on the UK too much.

Great voice, but this album doesn't even seem to be her best. It gets a little repetitive after a while too.

Good all around rock.

Very interesting fusion on some of the songs, and some just generally fun ones.

Better than expected and a coincidence that it came up right after we finished Stranger Things.

Like most things to do with Oasis, this is over rated. I can see why it stood out in the early 90's though.

Good rock.

Perfect encapsulation of what it advertises to be with no apologies, and some great songs to go with it.

Not sure it's important from a music point of view, but it's interesting experimental music.

I'm becoming a fan of more 80's music, but this is the crappy side.

Still not a Bowie music fan, but this is my favorite so far.

Fun music, very different. Not sure if it's an every day listen, but enjoyable.

Reflective of this list's bias toward Britain, but this is actually a very good album.

May be my favorite Queen album. Brighton Rock is amazing. Killer Queen too of course. Great and widely varied tunes all the way through.

Can definitely hear the roots of the early Beatles and many other groups in this. Great listening too.

Not sure about best rock debut ever, but pretty rockin' stuff.

Great music.

Interesting, but not stand out.

I like it.

Great classic rock and tons of energy.

Enjoyable and surprisingly close to country music given it's origin in Britain.

All I knew was brown eyed girl previously. This was a great listen.

A bit repetitive and not really my type of music, but that album cover is everything.

Unique, technically proficient, interesting message. A big surprise for me.

I didn't know the music from Nightmare before Christmas was a genre, but this is it. Very good.

Not sure how I'd classify this, but surprisingly good. Kind of like an analog EDM. ADM?

Never really knew what Steely Dan did. This is a great introduction and has some amazing songs.

Incredible rock songs mixed with some psychedelic songs and all good. The electric organ is my favorite.

Didn't realize that this is Zappa. Intricate and widely varied.

Amazing as expected. Very approachable hard rock. Great message. Interesting music.

Like a proto nine inch nails mixed with 80s punk sensibilities. So much energy and angst, but still listenable.

A little whiney, but some of the songs were better than I thought they would be, and the queen is indeed dead.

Good, but nothing really stands out.

I only disdained Nirvana from the radio play and the fans. I had never heard the harder songs, and the entire album is great unfortunately. Ugh.

Good, but not outstanding.

Finnish glam rock, and it was actually decent. Will wonders never cease?

Very good. Love the driving rhythms. Will be listening to more of Talking Heads.

One of the best ever. Amazing album all the way through. Mookie Blaylock though?

Ok, I like the touches on folk stuff.

Good, some stand out tracks.

Excellent and a breath of fresh air compared to standard rock from then or now.

Wasn't aware of what genre Wilco fell into, but enjoyable music.

Impressive that this is all improvisational, and some amazing lines in there. Not my thing, but belongs on this list for sure.

Definitely would have been killer to be there live. Great album.

Not really my thing.

Incredible music. On a full Stevie binge now.

Fun, clever, good music. A unique slice.

Well they ain't no Oasis.

Very good zoning in and getting work done music. I love the depth and layers of sounds going on. Should use my headphones next time.

Groovin just doesn't fit with the rest. So much better, but some of the other songs are pretty good too.

Amazing voice, the deeper cuts start to border on cheesey/whiney.

Excellen

Very interesting and fun. Great background music.

Meh

The last song is pretty good. The rest just kind of blends into each other.

Incredible. It's like the rhythm is hanging on by a thread and they keep trying to cut it with a saw. Definitely best played loud, but it isn't just noise. There is real music in there. This is what I listen to this list for. Something completely new.

Just kinda is.

A unique mix of sounds. Didn't really click with me.

An amazing slice of history. Hard to tell if they are joking most of the time, but legit good music.

Very good and can definitely hear the influences they had on future artists in many of the songs. Way ahead of their time.

Entertaining if a bit cynical. It's interesting to hear the musical parodies. They're good enough to easily identify what genre/song/etc they're going after.

Good but didn't stick with me too long.

Starts strong but kind of fades in interest. I almost really liked the album.

Some old time country punk.

Very smooth, great jazz.

I can hear the roots of all of my favorite music in this and the other Pixies releases. This is an amazing missing link to find in my music appreciation history.

Better than Bryter Layter I think. Great music.

Incredible and fun concept. Great tunes, but the second half slows down a bit.

Mostly great songs that still hold up. Hearing them in high quality vs. on the radio really helps them shine.

I get it, you like Elvis Costello, but choose one album. They all sound the same.

An interesting listen in contrast to later Bee Gees. Definitely some hints of Beatles in here.

Can definitely hear how this influenced future music. Also just super fun and high energy by itself.

Good, but didn't stand out too much.

Some great Steely Dan. Falls off a bit in the second half.

Amazing voice, under-remembered.

Cool sound, I'm digging deeper into them.

Best song ever and the rest of the songs are great too.

Ok, but feels like another result of the bias towards England/UK artists.

Enjoyable if not standout.

Some interesting points, but meh.

Better than Mellow Gold. The whole album holds up and Where It's At is the lynch pin to the whole thing. Also, check out The Frogs, where the "that was a good drum break" comes from.

Interesting mix of music, and her voice is much better than I though coming from mainly Heart of Glass.

Lots of fun and great rhythms.

This is where the Jackass riff comes from! The lyrics remind me a bit of e e cummings at some points. The instrumentals vary from creative and flowing to punk repetition.

OK, not super amazing.

Some cool stuff, and not many people have led zeppelin as a backing band, but just didn't click with me.

Incredible really. The natural progression of where punk/grunge/garage should grow up to. Cool history of being on the edge of internet stardom, but not part of the corporate machine.

Another classic from CCR. Not all of it is as strong as Cosmo's Factory, but Born on the Bayou is amazing of course.

An excellent slice of some great country music. Dwight has a classic voice and some great songs.

Really enjoyable and I don't tend to like sample loops. Guru is just super chill and smooth.

Good music, just didn't click with me.

Despite the subject matter, this feels playful like some pre-teens making up rhymes in front of their mirror. It's gangsta rap that isn't taking itself too seriously yet and hasn't been sold out yet. I can also hear the beginnings of the funk part of g-funk. Ren has the best flow. Something 2 Dance 2 is ridiculous with a Mighty Mouse sample and teasing bad words.

Good pure rock. Nothing stands out as amazing, but a collection of good songs.

Great all around, with some peak CCR songs. Still like Cosmos better, but amazing what they put out in such a short amount of time.

Hard to find. Incredible slice of history, and unfortunately still applicable. Great messages and great music.

Strange mix of NiN, Gorillaz, and Bowie. Feels a bit over-wrought. Not terrible though.

How does anyone take his voice seriously? A couple of the songs are bearable, but Make You Feel My Love sounds like he's playing a terrible joke on me.

No one falls in love to Pavement.

I know they're seminal to grunge and all, but not my favorite.

Interesting and very sonic youthy.

An interesting piece of music history. 2tone, early ska, and their roots. The music is good for the most part. There is a definite British bias in this list, but this album deserves to be on here due to it's unique place in British music and culture.

I assume this sounds so classic because it is the standard. Very enjoyable and a nice change of pace from so much brit-pop.

Some cool tunes and got me listening to more of his stuff. Supremely talented.

Stolen or not, it's elevated rock music and each instrument/voice is incredible.

Deserves 5 stars for the album art alone. Great guitar rock if a little immature in the lyrics. All fun.

Not really my style, but well made music.

Kinda blah, but in a good way.

Fun, but just doesn't quite click. Some good songs and unique covers though.

Doesn't really stand out. Almost a 2.

Sounds kinda generic.

The lyrics to Walk this Way didn't age well, but classic hard rock. Hard to beat Sweet Emotion.

Not too shocking.

Sounds the same way a teenager flexing in the mirror looks.

Some neat twists and unexpected shifts in genres.

I had heard of k d lang, and knew what she looked like, but never realized she was a country singer. She has a great voice, and this album was some good classic country.

So much energy. This sounds, tastes, and smells like the counter culture 60s. Makes me want to be at the concert. Rama lama fa fa fa and kick out the jams mother fuckers.

I can hear the boomer in these songs. Sounds like my father in law (who loves dylan). His voice isn't as annoying, but the harmonica gets grating. The lyrics feel more nonsensical than deep.

Steve Winwood and rock flute. There's nothing better. Good fold album all around.

Yep, that's punk alright.

Important music and a good listen.

The root of modern metal and it shows. Lots of the tropes found in metal can be found right here.

Each song is amazing. More than just Jimi's singing and guitar, the rest of the band is great. It's a perfect blend. I used to be a fan of Electric Ladyland, but I think this is better.

Pure fun all the way through. Left skidmarks on my heart.

Maybe it's just not my thing, but nothing stood out about this album. Seemed a bit childish at points as well.

Before even knowing the history I heard the Beatles. Very talented musician, and now I know where a few more of those famous songs come from.

A requirement when learning the history of punk.

Stevie is amazing. Every song is him and they are all pretty much perfect.

EDM and such just doesn't usually do it for me. Would be fine playing in the background at Old Navy.

Good, but the noise gets a bit tiresome.

He likes to have dissonant sounds in his samples. He has a nice flow that pairs well with it though.

Pretty great harmonies and rhythms. Gets a little repetitive, but enjoyable overall.

Great metal. Raw feel, not over produced.

Not their best, but pretty close. Kashmir is worth it by itself. Also fun hearing the extra "b-sides" they threw in to flesh out the album.

Not a jazz person normally, but this was very enjoyable and had some really cool moments.

Way better than Dylan. Clever songs, great simple melodies. Super fun album.

He learned how to hold long notes on the harmonica! But really, this is a better Dylan album with less of the vocal annoyance, and more of the blues.

Amazing album, but I had never really heard Here Today. You can hear how it influenced so much after it in that one song.

Fun and recognizable.

Mostly random strumming. Some songs sounded like a dog giving birth. Just feels like someone real high threw shit at the wall to see what stuck.

Can't beat that opening bass line. So much funk on this album, and just plain fun. A little slow in the ending, but solid overall.

An eclectic collection of beats. Kinda sounds like generic resort music. Fun is a word invented by executives? Just a bit stereotypical for this time period and the album cover.

Great guitar parts, but the drums stand out on this one too. I think this is my favorite Dire Straits album.

Never realized this was the first rock opera. Love the format and the album.

A unique slice of jazz. I could actually hear how this influenced DMB during one of the songs.

Definitely some angst on this one. Doesn't click with me as enjoyable listening.

Very unique. Feels like actually being in a Jazz club. The combination of Waits' way of being and the amazing band creates a great experience.

Not prime Beatles, but some solid songs including Imagine. Sounds like someone trying to change and regretting their past.

An eclectic mix with some good songs. Overall didn't strike a chord with me like his previous albums.

Some great rock tunes and a unique blend of rock plus synths. Really still holds up.

Some very interesting rhythms and harmonies throughout. I'll probably need to give it another listen to see if it sticks more the second time. Definitely a good listen.

A little slice of history. A bit dated, but still some good songs. There are definitely a few low points, but not so low as to overshadow the highs.

Classic pop. Some strange songs on here, but all enjoyable.

I can hear the Beatles influence in some tracks despite the language barrier. I like the idea of a music collective putting out an album.

Bowie is generally overrated as a musician, but this album shines with it's R&B sound. Young Americans, Fame, and Across the Universe are enjoyable. The Blues/Rock feel on a few others is fun as well. And Luther is apparently on this album too!

As someone not very experienced with jazz, this is a bit unapproachable for me. Though there were moments where I could definitely feel the music.

A revelation of hip hop and sampling. So much going on in this album. Great lyrics, great samples, great music. Really a Beastie + Dust Bros. mashup.

Incredible and was mind blowing when it came out. Had never heard any of the deep cuts, but they are great too.

Good, but by no means as good as some people claim.

A unique and enjoyable album. Some Beatles-esque tracks, and lots of unique uses of "found sounds".

Good, but not standout.

A smooth album with great imagery. Reminds me a bit of Harvey Danger's Little by Little.

It has its moments, but just didn't stand out.

Some interesting points, but definitely not the greatest album ever.

Iconic intro and hard rocking all the way through. Some of the best singing, drumming, and writing in classic rock.

Underrated band due to not quite fitting into a single mold. Great vocals and guitars. Some extremely catchy songs. The record scratching is usually tasteful, but goes off the rails a little on one track.

Great album cover, pretty good album. Could definitely feel Bowie and the Beatles in here.

Definitely Steely Dan. Not as good as Aja.

A great collection of harmony and instrument heavy tracks. Feels like a lost Beatles album at some points. The rest of the songs build up perfectly to Bohemian Rhapsody.

A nice slice of Senegalese music. Enjoyable even if I didn't understand anything words.

Bjork is an amazing artist beyond just the music. There was a lot of care and thought put into making this album, and you can really hear it. Lots of subtle sounds, and evocative music. Not my normal jam, but definitely worth a few listens.

Feels more like jazz than anything. The reviews of the time called it pretentious, but I don't get that feeling at all. It's not flashy, but the whole thing is enjoyable.

I really don't want to like Aerosmith, but they make some really catchy rock songs.

Great album. Never really thought about movie soundtracks being concept albums, but that's exactly what they are. The circle from Pusherman to Superfly is epic.

I'm afraid I just don't get why this stands out enough to be on this list.

I feel dirtier for having listened to this. I tried to keep an open mind, but too much braggadocio and too many cliches. Kid Rock is definitely a carefully created and maintained image and a success of modern marketing, but the music is trash even if there are a few catchy riffs.

Great instrumentals, but her voice gets a little repetitive/grating.

The first emo album? It's Frank, so quality, but doesn't stand out for any particular reason.

I think the six track version would have been perfect, I could only find the 14 track 1995 remaster. The Who are definitely at their best live, but with this many tracks Moon's drums get a little repetitive and there isn't much variety in the fundamental guitar tone.

Good overall, not as good as her later stuff.

There's an enjoyable ebb and flow of emotions throughout. A lot of the lyrics feel a bit forced in to complete the story though. Some really cool sounds and effects created.

Again, I can appreciate the lyricism, creativity, and expression, but the subject matter and lifestyle don't resonate.

Definitely can hear the Beatles and Dylan influences. Not much dynamics in the vocals (like Dylan), but the lyrics are good.

It feels like the recording is limiting the dynamics of his voice. Tons of range and emotion. Definitely hits its stride in the second half.

Some great tunes, but tends to just noise in the end.

Of course incredibly juvenile and violent, but amazing at the same time. Not an every day listener for me, but I can appreciate the effort put into the rhymes/lyrics/stories. Pissing off puritans is fun too.

Super enjoyable and creative. Started to drone on a bit toward the end of the album, but hung on as a great one.

I can see why he was so popular. Lots of good tunes here.

Incredible that I've never heard of her. Great album with real depth to the music. Listened to some of her new stuff and it is also still extremely good.

Good. It has a slight taste of Steely Dan, but is definitely it's own thing. Very enjoyable.

An incredible mix of anger, humor, love, and rage. Not an every day listen for me, but great to hear.

More like Captain Tryhard. Sure there are some interesting things in here, but that's just because he threw everything at the wall he could find. meh

This is one of those "oh, that's who made that song" moments. Overall I love the simplicity and enjoy the cynical lyrics. May not be great in large doses, but the album is great.

I was familiar with the singles before listening to the album, but all of the songs have a great energy. Not a lot of variety, but it's great at what it does.

Doesn't sound all that special to me. Sure there are some nice bits, but kinda meh.

This is like an over achieving high school garage band, but you can tell there is tons of potential here. Fun lyrics, fun music. Great Boston references too. Never thought I'd hear "Massachusetts" used in a song.

Interesting sounds I guess. Cool band name.

The opener is amazing of course. The rest is good, but kinda trails off.

Compact and effective. Nothing gets tiresome, and the pace just keeps going.