1001 Albums Summary

Classic really. Seriously groovy baselines from “Family Man” and, even though there’s only so much you can do with reggae, the songwriting and production on this album keeps everything fresh - there are 3 or 4 proper ear worms on this album.

Totally overproduced, the songs are so well regarded but I just don’t rate this.

Surprised by this one. If you can look past the FM rock snore fest singles there’s a lot of experimentation on this album, particularly towards the latter half.

Pretty standard fare from the Stones. Gimme Shelter an obvious classic and there are some pretty nice country flourishes throughout the album but the rock and roll formula is constant.

Hate Rush. I can appreciate some of the musicianship but what’s the point when you can’t write a song? Pretentious (and offensive) ideas coupled with boring pseudo-prog tunes.

An emotionally dense concept album that threatens to collapse under the weight of its own ambition - the mid section of the album drags a little - but there’s no denying the quality of the anthems in this work. At its peak it’s absolutely stunning.

Post-punk genius. Worth the listen for the first half alone. John McGeoch’s guitar playing is another highlight.

The greatest albums require the least eulogising: Absolute pop masterpiece. Essential listening. Nuff said.

An unexpected gem of an album. Not a fan of 2000s indie-disco but this represents a really strong entry for the genre. Karen O’s voice is totally captivating, equal parts vulnerable and commanding with more than a hint of Siouxsie thrown in the mix. Superior to their preceding album and does not fall fowl of the same introspective tropes. Brilliant, in other words.

Songwriting masterpiece.

Dumbass American rock.