1001 Albums Summary

Blue Lines by Massive Attack

We Are Family by Sister Sledge

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers

Tommy by The Who

Pinball Wizard was a staple of my childhood. I knew there was a full story across this double LP rock opera, but I never really paid attention to the story until today, and now I’m eager to spend several more hours with this album and to watch the movie. The overture has that great French horn, sets up the premise with a few lines, and ends on a wonderful guitar rift. 1921 is delightful and soothing, which hides the horrific gaslighting lyrics as the parents tell Tommy he didn’t see a murder. Although, I do wish I had listened more to “Got a feeling ‘21 is going to be a good year” more last year. I loved Underture! A wonderful rock symphony. The guitar, the rumbling kettle drums. Oh, momma! I’m a huge fan of funk, so sign me up for more Smash the Mirror! I jammed to the piano in Sally Simpson. The whimsical Tommy’s Holiday Camp makes me smile and laugh at the absurdity of this crazy amazing journey. This weekend I plan to listen to it again on vinyl and read the lyrics in real time to go another layer deeper. PS - the intro to Pinball Wizard will be my new walkout music

Stankonia by OutKast

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits

Black Holes and Revelations by Muse

Back In Black by AC/DC

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones

KE*A*H** (Psalm 69) by Ministry

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes

Rubber Soul by Beatles

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry

My Generation by The Who

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday

At Budokan by Cheap Trick

The Contino Sessions by Death In Vegas

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields

Tragic Songs of Life by The Louvin Brothers

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith

2112 by Rush

Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea by PJ Harvey

Exile In Guyville by Liz Phair

1989 by Taylor Swift

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley

Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby by Terence Trent D'Arby

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine

(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd) by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Dummy by Portishead

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton

Rum Sodomy & The Lash by The Pogues

Definitely Maybe by Oasis

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton

B-52's by The B-52's

xx by The xx

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes

That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind & Fire

Electric Warrior by T. Rex

Revolver by Beatles

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Rust In Peace by Megadeth

Graceland by Paul Simon

Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart

Your New Favourite Band by The Hives

Forever Changes by Love

Skylarking by XTC

The Wildest! by Louis Prima

Tidal by Fiona Apple

Eagles by Eagles

Let It Be by The Replacements

Bad by Michael Jackson

People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm by A Tribe Called Quest

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett

Hard Again by Muddy Waters

Aja by Steely Dan

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods

Street Signs by Ozomatli

Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz

The Only Ones by The Only Ones

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse

Untitled (Black Is) by SAULT

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes

Two Dancers by Wild Beasts

Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul by Otis Redding

The Last Broadcast by Doves

Tapestry by Carole King

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix

If I Could Only Remember My Name by David Crosby

Vulgar Display Of Power by Pantera

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan

Apocalypse Dudes by Turbonegro

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen

Junkyard by The Birthday Party

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield

Heroes by David Bowie