1001 Albums Summary

The first track is ok. A bit nothing really. I'm trying to remember some lyrics, or the basic tune, but I've got nothing. Sums it up quite well. The second track I'd heard before. Quite decent tbh, memorable tune, I can remember the basic lyrics for the chorusy part. It's fine. I may have heard the third track before as well. Seems kind of familiar, but not enough that I remember any lyrics or anything. Fourth track I have no memory of at all. The fifth track had me scrambling. Had I downloaded a dodgy copy of the album and someone had mixed up the tracks with another band? No, apparently not. That is the intended fifth track. Doesn't fit, at all, and isn't very good tbh. Sixth track. I've had enough now. All I'm hearing is loud noises. Seventh track is worse than the sixth. Louder and more annoying. Eighth track is a bit better. Less noise, more of an actual song. Again though, not one that's stuck in the memory. For the ninth track we've gone acoustic. Nice. Oh hang on, it doesn't last. They threw some trumpets in towards the end. Then scrapped them for more LOUD GUITAR AND SHOUTING! Tenth track. Tarantino. Not sure why he's popped into my head. Maybe there's a bit of Pulp Fiction similarity at the start? How long before we get back to the shouting and the guitars on this one? Not bad, just over half way. They've thrown in some piano on this one, just to mix it up. At last, the final track. Thank God. Oooh, more Tarantino. Long intro on this one. Hang on, this bit rings a bell, "no-one's gonna take me aliiiiiiiiive". Was this a single as well? This is alright. And it's over. Good.

The first track is promising. I like it. I'm excited about the rest of the album. The second track is a bit of a let down if I'm honest. Maybe I was too excited, and expected too much? The third track has started well. This is what I'm talking about. Yes. Soul brother. Fourth track starts promising. He needs to start singing rather than talking though, he's not William Shatner ffs. Here we go. I'm not sure tbh, am beginning to worry this album might not live up to my expectations. The fifth track is ok. A step back towards what I like. Sixth track is good, still a chance this could end well! The last track is decent as well. I mean, it's a decent album. I enjoyed it. Nice to have on in the background, or while you're spending time with your gf or whatever. Yeah, nice. But I mean, this is the 1001 albums you must hear before you die isn't it? I feel that there are loads of better albums in this genre that could have been chosen. It'd not bad, but I could have died without hearing it and not been worse off tbh.

I'm not looking forward to his. At all. This is not a genre I enjoy. But hey ho, gotta open yourself up to new things haven't you. First track. Oh, she's mouthing off already. Shut up and sing ffs. Ok, here we go. Oh no. Go back to the talking. Please. I'm not going to make it through a whole album of this. Hitting the fourth minute of this now. The tune is pretty decent. Oooh, first use of the N word. Edgy. Better turn it down a bit. Nothing to the 'lyrics'. Track two. There are lots of collaborations on this. Maybe that'll help, because on her own she seems quite bad. Yeah, this is better. I mean, it's still nonsense lyrics, but it's got something. Track three. Did I just hear 'mama-jama'??! As annoying as I find it to say this, this track is quite catchy. Not lyrically, obviously. Track four. Ooooh, I've heard this before. It's alright from what I remember. Good chorus. Still a bit dodgy outside of the chorus - 'sex me so good I say blah blah blah'. I'm gonna be humming this all night, I know it. Hang on, she's talking to me again. Hope I'm enjoying the album? Meh, it's ok, thanks for asking. Track five. Jay-Z in the house. This track seems louder than the others? She sounds better on this track. More singing rather than rapping? I dunno. This is a bit of a nothing track tbh. Track six. 'My attitude is bitchy because my period is heavy'. Nice. No, I will not turn the volume up. This seems like something a school kid would come up with and think it's cool as fuck. It's not. It's shit. Track seven. This sounds a bit sexy. 'Pussy don't fail me now, I gotta turn this N out so he don't want nobody else'. I know I'm beating on these lyrics a lot, but come on, they fucking deserve it. Keep your man happy by making sure he's enjoying the sex. Oooh, more chat. Fuck me, is she reading my mind??!? She's having a go at me for slating her lyrics. Fuck off woman. Track eight. Here's Beyonce. Awww, she doesn't want to go out, she wants to stay in with her man. And on and on. I think she's protesting too much. Clearly out shagging all sorts. Are we at the end yet? No? Oh. Track nine. Pretty funky start to this one. She seems to be saying she's doing alright for herself. Got a bit of money, a couple of nice cars. Ok, good for you girl. Track ten. Why does she feel the need to keep telling me I'm listening to Missy Elliott? I'm ten tracks into the album, I know who you are. More advice on keeping your man. Back rubs, sex (I think), laundry, shout at hoes. Might play this to all prospective girlfriends, make sure they know what I expect. Track eleven. Back with the funk. Still telling me it's Missy Eliott. I. Know. Sounds like her fella left her. Stupid pussy must have let her down. Track twelve. 'I bought a Murcielago to sit, on the plush leather seats, forget am I on my own clit?'. It's Shakespeare. Some guy is broke, Missy isn't. 'Cuz rich folks, we buy boats' is gonna stick in my head. Track thirteen. This is pretty good. Yeah, quite like this. Best track on the album for me. Good way to finish. Oh, it's not over. More chat. She hopes I like the album, but if I don't, she doesn't give a shit. Ok.  I won't ever listen to this again. Hopefully.

Ok, now this is one I'm looking forward to. I like REM, Automatic For The People is brilliant (I wonder if that'll be on here at some point?). Just looking at the tracklist, I see songs I know I like. Ok, let's get this on! Track one. Strong start, I love it. I'm in a good mood here, this is going to be a joy. Raaaaaaadiiiiiiiiiio staaaatiooooon. Yes! Track two. Ok, this is a bit of a step down in tempo. Shame. Hang on, it's picking up for the chorus. Yes, this is good. Not one I'd heard before, I don't think. Track three. Another new one for me. Decent enough. Would not skip if it came on during a shuffled mix. Probably wouldn't hunt it out to put it on a playlist. Track four. Yeah, heard this before, obviously. Very good song. "Not everyone can carry the weight of the world". Michael already so wise. Love it. Track five. Another new one. "It's so much more attractive, inside the moral kiosk". I don't know what he's talking about, but I agree. I like this. Nice. Track six. This is the one that jumped out when I looked at the playlist. Excellent song. "A perfect circle of aquaintances and friends". That is poetry. Missy Elliott should have a look at this. Love the chorus. Beautiful song. Track seven. It'd take something special to match the last track, so this is a bit of a step down. But I like it. Easy to sing along to a one word chorus isn't it? Track eight. Sitting Still. Not what the tempo would suggest, sounds like we're going somewhere! "A waste of time sitting still". Indeed, gotta keep moving! Track nine. "Got a stripe, down his back" made me think of a skunk. "All nine yards" made me think of golf. Somehow that triggered the memory of Fairway Frank from Parks and Rec. I giggled. Enjoyed this song. Track ten. Another upbeat track. Shaaaaaaaaakiiiing thooooooough. REM are good at choruses aren't they? Nice piano on this too. Another solid track. Oooh, odd little way to end the track. Strange. Track eleven. "Take oasis, Marat's bathing". Apparently this is a reference to Jean-Paul Marat, who used to have a bath desk. He'd sit in the bath, writing. Nice work if you can get it! Track twelve. Not ending with a slow one either. These boys are relentless! "The antelopes are strange, trying to sicken me". Not sure Michael was fully sober when writing this. Again though, the chorus is catchy. Another one I wouldn't skip, but wouldn't search for. And that's it. I enjoyed that. It's not Automatic... but it's a solid debut. Good choice by the 1001... people, best album so far.

I think I've only heard one or two songs by the Small Faces. I like them, so this could be a decent album. Here's hoping! Track one. Ok, this isn't what I was expecting. At all. This is quite progrock-esque. I mean, there are no shit lyrics to put up with I guess. Track two. This is more like what I was expecting. Bit of acoustic guitar type stuff. Is he deliberately mumbling? Ok, here we go. Yes! This is more like it! Good chorus. "I'm happy just to be with you". Yes mate, that's the stuff. Track three. Decent. Has slowed the tempo a bit, but not too much, we're still away. I mean, it's not great. It's barely a song. They've padded it out a bit with a bunch of do-waddy-waddy stuff. Oooh, it's fading back in! Have I spoken too soon? No. Track four. This makes think of the Kinks? Anyone else? "Well she's Rene, the docker's delight, and a ship's in every night" Sounds like a whore? They've written a song about a prostitute haven't they? Brilliant. The scamps. It's quite good too. Catchy. Bet she put her prices up after this came out. Plenty of double-entendres here. Track five. Oooh, we've gone electric. This is heavier. Ahhh, nonsense lyrics are here. He's not much of a baker is he? Puts some water in a jug, bakes some flour - which will do what exactly? you'll just have hot flour?? And he doesn't do anything with the salt. Just stores it. Nice one. Never gonna run out of that. Not gonna eat fuck all either. Nice enough tune though, fair play. Track six. I know this one! Excellent song. Not surprised he's not getting with his neighbours if he's blasting the tunes out. It's a Sunday lad, turn it down, have a bit of respect! "Laaaaaaazzy Sunday afternooon, I've got no mind to worry! Yes, that's gold that. This album's got better and better. Track seven. Am I sitting what on my what now? Bit of a change of direction this. What's going on? It's very theatric, I'll give it that. More chat. What? I'm with him, and then he slips into another language. Or gibberish. Not sure which. He's lost me. "Now as eaved and his deep approachy...", "What is the folly of this half disappearing of the moony most?". You what mate? You fucking what?? Track eight. This intro has hints of Foxy Lady doesn't it? I wonder which came first? This is decent enough. Yeah, I like this. Nice sound on these drums. "Rooooolling oveeer!". Excellent. Track nine. More of this chatty fucker. "After a little lapse of time, Stan became deep hungry in his tumbload". He wants to have a word with the baker, he'll warm him up some flour. "Here I am, tiny fly, can I share your shepherd's pie?". I mean, it's not great is it. And now Stan's talking to a fly. And letting him have his pie! Track ten. Christ more chat. The fly wants to say thanks for the pie. Ok. Wants to offer something in return? He's a fly, what's he gonna have to help old Stan?? Does he know where the other half of the moon is? He's a fly! This guy is reminding me of the Mandarin from Iron Man. Just goes off on his own every now and then, but he finds his way back. "Hovery, hovery, hovery, and out with the magic wordys". Easier to just go with it. Track eleven. "I must leave you here, and he pointed here.." Did he? The fly? What was it he pointed with? "with his sort of fly type fingold" course he did, course he did. Next! John sounds like he's loving life to be fair. He's happy. Leave him alone. Ahhh, he's won them over. Good. Track twelve. Here is, Mad John. Bet he's sound. Seems they speak the same language. Bit of luck. Hang on, Stan's only just realised that the moon disappears when the sun comes up? How old is he? And we're back to a song. "Life is just like a bowl of All-Bran, you wake in the morning and it's there". Not in my house mate, I have to make my breakfast manually, the old fashioned way. Here we are, the Mandarin's back. Remember the special words?? You'll have to write them down for me, sorry. And that's it? Ok. Well, it wasn't what I was expecting. But I think I enjoyed it. Maybe. Not sure I'd listen to it again. Lazy Sunday is a proper song though.

Yeah, I just don't get it. It sounds like he's playing a different song to the rest of the band. I'd be interested to know if he actually plays it the same every time he plays it? It almost sounds as though it's a bit random? A lot of the time it didn't even sound good, it was just messy. Like the saxophone bit was ok, and the backing band was ok. Individually they'd have been fine. But they just don't seem to go together?

Not bad. Starts well, then fades. Too many different musical styles imo.

I enjoyed it. I really like her voice, and the songs are very chilled. Obviously knew the hits, and the ones I didn't know were fine.

I don't think I'd even heard of Japan let alone heard any of their stuff. The first two tracks were decent enough, the second probably better than the first. The third track changed the mood a lot. It was kind of jarring. Not that it's a bad song, it was just a big change from the first two. Very atmospheric. And then track four puts us back to where we were. The rest of the album isn't great. Track six is probably the worst. I wouldn't have guessed this was released in 1979. I would have gone much more recent than that, I think. Another 2/5 for me, and another album I'll probably never listen to again.

Yeah, I'm passing on this one. I managed two songs, but country really isn't my thing.

Hadn't heard of her, so didn't know it was more fucking country shit. At first I was hopeful. Her voice is ok, and it all seemed pleasant enough. Turned it off after 3 or 4 songs. just fed up of it.