1001 Albums Summary

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975
Albums Rated
3.01
Average Rating
90%
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1960
Favorite Decade
Reggae
Favorite Genre
UK
Top Origin
Tough Crowd
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135
5-Star Albums
129
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
We're Only In It For The Money
The Mothers Of Invention
5 2.46 +2.54
GI
Germs
5 2.54 +2.46
Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin Brothers
5 2.58 +2.42
Space Ritual
Hawkwind
5 2.7 +2.3
Guitar Town
Steve Earle
5 2.79 +2.21
Happy Sad
Tim Buckley
5 2.79 +2.21
Happy Trails
Quicksilver Messenger Service
5 2.8 +2.2
Freak Out!
The Mothers Of Invention
5 2.81 +2.19
Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
5 2.82 +2.18
Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
5 2.84 +2.16

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
1 3.92 -2.92
Is This It
The Strokes
1 3.82 -2.82
Dookie
Green Day
1 3.79 -2.79
Metallica
Metallica
1 3.77 -2.77
American Idiot
Green Day
1 3.77 -2.77
Hot Fuss
The Killers
1 3.73 -2.73
Master Of Puppets
Metallica
1 3.71 -2.71
Boston
Boston
1 3.7 -2.7
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
1 3.65 -2.65
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
1 3.64 -2.64

Artists

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Beatles 7 5
Bob Dylan 6 5
Stevie Wonder 4 5
David Bowie 9 4.44
The Who 5 4.6
Nick Drake 3 5
The Stooges 3 5
Talking Heads 4 4.5
Michael Jackson 3 4.67
Elvis Presley 3 4.67
Tim Buckley 3 4.67
Nirvana 3 4.67
Jimi Hendrix 3 4.67
Funkadelic 2 5
The Clash 2 5
King Crimson 2 5
The Mothers Of Invention 2 5
John Lennon 2 5
The Verve 2 5
The Rolling Stones 6 4.17
Brian Eno 5 4.2
Led Zeppelin 5 4.2
Neil Young 4 4.25
The Kinks 4 4.25
Public Enemy 3 4.33
Bob Marley & The Wailers 3 4.33
Creedence Clearwater Revival 3 4.33
Tom Waits 5 4

Least Favorites

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Metallica 4 1
Kanye West 3 1
Madonna 3 1
Sonic Youth 5 1.6
CHIC 2 1
Emerson, Lake & Palmer 2 1
Green Day 2 1
Kendrick Lamar 2 1
The Prodigy 2 1
The Chemical Brothers 2 1
Missy Elliott 2 1
Sepultura 2 1
Slipknot 2 1
Fatboy Slim 2 1
Christina Aguilera 2 1
A Tribe Called Quest 2 1.5
Hole 2 1.5
Siouxsie And The Banshees 2 1.5
Fela Kuti 2 1.5
Common 2 1.5
ABBA 2 1.5
Grateful Dead 2 1.5
Taylor Swift 2 1.5
Doves 2 1.5
Blur 3 2
My Bloody Valentine 3 2
Peter Gabriel 3 2
Dexys Midnight Runners 3 2
Kings of Leon 3 2
Pet Shop Boys 3 2
PJ Harvey 3 2

Controversial

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ArtistRatings
The Beach Boys 3, 5, 1
Aerosmith 3, 5, 2
The Rolling Stones 5, 3, 5, 5, 5, 2
Brian Eno 5, 5, 4, 2, 5

5-Star Albums (135)

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Popular Reviews

Raw Power by The Stooges

In my opinion one of the top 10 albums of all times. With Ron and Scott destroying the rhythm section. James Williamson playing leads that have yet to be defined, and Iggy meaning every lyric he sings. Who cares about the mix, the concept comes through loud and clear on every cut.

Survivor by Destiny's Child

First I looked to see if it was possible to give an album zero stars, but you can't. This along with Taylor Smith (I know it's Swift) and countless others is what's wrong with the music of today

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades

Well.......This sucks. We should start a site "1001 Albums You Should Pass On Before You Die"

Goo by Sonic Youth

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1-Star Albums (129)

All Ratings (975)

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Mar 12 2022

Boy am I going to look foolish here but I'm sorry, this album gets on my nerves. Most others love this however I find it pretentious. No doubt she can sing but it just grates on me. I swear on the song Blue towards the end she sounds like Yoko. Prince loved this album and I've given it many tries but sorry Blue just leaves me cold

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
Mar 13 2022

You know an album is good when you hear the songs for the first time and you tell yourself "I'm gonna have to go back and listen to this again" that's how it is for me with this album. This has The Verve's Urban Hymns murkiness all over it (a good thing) with instruments buried in the mix so low that you may not here what their playing the first time. I love "A Deeper Understanding" but wasn't impressed with "I Don't Live Here Anymore" Adam Granduciel's vocals remind me of a cross between Dwight Twilley and Daniel Lanois (again, a good thing) This is definitely a 1001 album you must hear before you die.

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Mar 14 2022

I love the tone of Stan Getz. This is something I would play on a Saturday night (not the whole thing however) I love music you don't have to think too much about.

Mar 15 2022

Certainly this album is not going to stop the world. However, for what this album sets out to do it does accomplish. This is not the first album you would reach for to listen to but it would be a fine accompaniment to play at a Friday night get together.

Marquee Moon by Television
Mar 16 2022

Pretty much a flawless L.P. Billy Ficca doesn't get enough credit for being a great drummer.

C'est Chic by CHIC
Mar 17 2022

GOD, PLEASE MAKE IT STOP!!!!!!!

Fever Ray by Fever Ray
Mar 18 2022

For some reason when I went to listen to this on Youtube song 1 was not included. Doesn't matter though I'm pretty sure it would have not changed my opinion on this piece of junk. Who buys this garbage? Fever Ray? Sugar Ray? If you have a Ray in your band name you're gonna suck.

Mar 19 2022

Had it not been for the song "Turn It Up" I probably would have given this one star

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Mar 20 2022

Well this is nothing I'm going to go out of my way and search for. If it shows up at a flea market for a buck I might buy it then.

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 21 2022

Why would you care what I have to say about this album. The only reason I do this is to stroke my own ego. In my feeble imagination, I guess I'm thinking that I'm some kind of rock critic whose opinion matters to you on what you should or should not listen to. Either you like the albums featured here or you don't. My opinion means nothing. Besides I like "Darkness On The Edge Of Town" better

Young Americans by David Bowie
Mar 22 2022

When this album came out I would have given it 5 stars. But now that it's been out 47 years the novelty has worn off. The high lights out weigh the mediocre here. With the worst song being "Across The Universe" Other wise a splendid time for all

Make Yourself by Incubus
Mar 23 2022

Not great but not bad either. Sounds like a hundred other bands

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
Mar 24 2022

Not my favorite Talking Heads L.P. But a good one none the less

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Mar 26 2022

Well.......This sucks. We should start a site "1001 Albums You Should Pass On Before You Die"

Life Thru A Lens by Robbie Williams
Mar 27 2022

Better than what I thought it would be

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
Mar 30 2022

Jeez most of these songs sound like a child's nursery rhyme's. No thanks

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Mar 31 2022

This is such an improvement over "Blue" This one is a keeper.

Pictures At An Exhibition by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Apr 01 2022

I never heard/listened to this when it came out I wish I would have kept that streak going. Sucks!!!!!!

The Gilded Palace Of Sin by The Flying Burrito Brothers
Apr 03 2022

This was a band I just could not get into. I mean I love Ray Price, Roy Acuff, The Louvin Brothers, Buck Owens and I get what the Burrito's are trying to do but that's the problem. What the Burrito's are trying to "Do" to me comes off as incomplete

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino
Apr 04 2022

For me, any of the compilation discs of greatest hits is the way to go with Fats

Phrenology by The Roots
Apr 05 2022

Nice L.P. Love the song "The Seed"

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service
Apr 06 2022

Fantastic freak out medley on side 1. Then "Mona" Maiden Of The Cancer Moon" Does any other album scream San Francisco more than this?

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Apr 08 2022

On release 11-30-79 five stars. Longevity four stars

21 by Adele
Apr 09 2022

If there's nothing else to listen to.

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Apr 10 2022

Even if side 2 was blank I still would love this album. A true star completely.

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Apr 13 2022

Achieved what it sets out to do

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Apr 14 2022

BORING!!!!! Who decides this is one of the 1001 albums I must hear before I die? Only a second star cause the girl on the cover looks like Goldie Hawn

Goo by Sonic Youth
Apr 19 2022

Your results may vary

Apr 20 2022

If you turn your radio on right now I'm sure that something from this album is being played. This and "Second Helping" are my faves. Would give it 5 stars except it has one of the songs that contributed to the down fall of radio.

Apr 21 2022

Live Through This, does that mean while listening to this sludge?

25 by Adele
Apr 26 2022

I thought I had already reviewed this. But no, this is the same album with a slightly different cover.

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Apr 27 2022

The first of three knockout punches. Before Blackmore became a fairy. Showing Ian Paice to be one of the three best English drummers

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Apr 28 2022

Not my kind of music. But because of her personality, not taking herself to serious, her stance on the R&R hall of fame I give this a yes

Dookie by Green Day
Apr 29 2022

Synthetic punk, They were to the nineties what The Foo Fighters are to today. At one point you couldn't turn on your radio, T.V. without seeing or hearing them somewhere. Urban punk for those that wouldn't invest the time in listening to real punk bands. Billie Joe Armstrong as some kind of spokesman? I think not. Perhaps the dumbest move made by the R&R Hall Of Fame was having Mr. Armstrong giving the inauguration speech for The Stooges.

All Directions by The Temptations
May 03 2022

Was gonna give it 4 stars, but after hearing it again, with the current state of music, I've changed it to a 5

Risque by CHIC
May 04 2022

CHIT

Blackstar by David Bowie
May 06 2022

A parting gift.

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
May 13 2022
KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Jun 04 2022
The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Jun 05 2022
Blur by Blur
Jun 16 2022
Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jun 19 2022
Live! by Fela Kuti
Jun 29 2022
Be by Common
Jul 01 2022
2112 by Rush
Jul 08 2022
Scum by Napalm Death
Jul 18 2022
Dummy by Portishead
Jul 29 2022
1984 by Van Halen
Aug 06 2022
Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Aug 07 2022
Groovin' by The Young Rascals
Aug 11 2022
Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Aug 26 2022

Not as good as "Master Of Reality" but better than "Never Say Die"

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Sep 06 2022
Junkyard by The Birthday Party
Sep 09 2022
Bummed by Happy Mondays
Sep 11 2022
Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Sep 18 2022
Dirty by Sonic Youth
Oct 12 2022
Fire Of Love by The Gun Club
Oct 21 2022

Might I suggest if you have never heard this album put it on your list of things to do today. You'll not be disappointed.

1977 by Ash
Oct 23 2022
Thriller by Michael Jackson
Nov 09 2022
Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Nov 11 2022
S&M by Metallica
Nov 19 2022
3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Dec 11 2022
Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Dec 16 2022
Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley
Dec 25 2022

This could be his best ever album

Elephant by The White Stripes
Dec 28 2022
Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Dec 31 2022
Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Jan 07 2023
Aja by Steely Dan
Jan 21 2023
Gold by Ryan Adams
Jan 22 2023
Survivor by Destiny's Child
Jan 29 2023

First I looked to see if it was possible to give an album zero stars, but you can't. This along with Taylor Smith (I know it's Swift) and countless others is what's wrong with the music of today

Sister by Sonic Youth
Mar 06 2023
Rocks by Aerosmith
Mar 07 2023
Rapture by Anita Baker
Mar 08 2023
Disraeli Gears by Cream
Mar 09 2023

Very uneven. Wheels Of Fire is their 5 star classic

Smile by Brian Wilson
Mar 13 2023
Kid A by Radiohead
Mar 15 2023
Raw Power by The Stooges
Mar 18 2023

In my opinion one of the top 10 albums of all times. With Ron and Scott destroying the rhythm section. James Williamson playing leads that have yet to be defined, and Iggy meaning every lyric he sings. Who cares about the mix, the concept comes through loud and clear on every cut.

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Mar 27 2023
Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Mar 30 2023
Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Apr 02 2023
Closer by Joy Division
Apr 04 2023
m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Apr 05 2023
Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Apr 07 2023
Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
Apr 12 2023
Eagles by Eagles
Apr 14 2023
The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Apr 29 2023
Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
May 02 2023
Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
May 14 2023
Boston by Boston
May 25 2023
Dirt by Alice In Chains
Jun 01 2023
Tommy by The Who
Jun 15 2023
Brutal Youth by Elvis Costello
Jun 24 2023

Too much product, not enough sustenance

Trio by Dolly Parton
Jun 30 2023
Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Jul 01 2023
B-52's by The B-52's
Jul 03 2023
Dare! by The Human League
Jul 10 2023
Arise by Sepultura
Jul 14 2023
Murmur by R.E.M.
Jul 18 2023
So by Peter Gabriel
Jul 25 2023
Dust by Screaming Trees
Jul 26 2023
Frank by Amy Winehouse
Jul 30 2023
Zombie by Fela Kuti
Aug 06 2023
Berlin by Lou Reed
Aug 12 2023
Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Aug 13 2023
Kenya by Machito
Aug 14 2023
Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Aug 20 2023
Guero by Beck
Aug 25 2023
Mott by Mott The Hoople
Aug 29 2023
Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Sep 01 2023
Ten by Pearl Jam
Sep 02 2023
Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Sep 09 2023
Low by David Bowie
Sep 20 2023
Yeezus by Kanye West
Sep 22 2023
Odessa by Bee Gees
Oct 11 2023
Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Nov 03 2023
Mask by Bauhaus
Nov 09 2023
Vivid by Living Colour
Nov 20 2023
Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Nov 24 2023
Faith by George Michael
Dec 05 2023
Grace by Jeff Buckley
Dec 06 2023
Kollaps by Einstürzende Neubauten
Dec 14 2023
Green by R.E.M.
Dec 17 2023
Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Dec 18 2023
Damaged by Black Flag
Dec 19 2023
Heroes by David Bowie
Jan 04 2024
Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Jan 09 2024
This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jan 21 2024

Better than the first one

Stripped by Christina Aguilera
Jan 24 2024
Pearl by Janis Joplin
Jan 31 2024
Harvest by Neil Young
Feb 15 2024
Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Feb 20 2024
Cut by The Slits
Mar 09 2024
Suede by Suede
Mar 12 2024
Want One by Rufus Wainwright
Mar 14 2024
Music by Madonna
Mar 31 2024
GI by Germs
Apr 04 2024
Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Apr 21 2024
Scott 4 by Scott Walker
Apr 23 2024
Horses by Patti Smith
Apr 29 2024
Pump by Aerosmith
May 03 2024
Smash by The Offspring
May 06 2024
Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
May 07 2024
Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
May 16 2024
Very by Pet Shop Boys
May 17 2024
Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
May 18 2024
Rio by Duran Duran
May 25 2024
Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Jun 12 2024
Brothers by The Black Keys
Jun 27 2024
Third by Portishead
Jul 07 2024
Imagine by John Lennon
Jul 20 2024
Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Jul 26 2024
Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Aug 03 2024
Debut by Björk
Aug 15 2024
1989 by Taylor Swift
Aug 16 2024
Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Aug 20 2024
Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Aug 26 2024
1999 by Prince
Sep 06 2024
Arular by M.I.A.
Sep 11 2024
En-Tact by The Shamen
Sep 14 2024
Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Sep 19 2024

I would give this negative stars if I could. One of the worst records ever

Bad by Michael Jackson
Sep 22 2024
Truth by Jeff Beck
Sep 23 2024
Third by Soft Machine
Sep 27 2024
All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Oct 04 2024

I'll give this 5 stars if you don't include the "Apple Jam" album, 3 if you do

Tical by Method Man
Oct 17 2024
Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Oct 18 2024
90 by 808 State
Oct 29 2024
Kenza by Khaled
Nov 18 2024
Dry by PJ Harvey
Nov 20 2024
War by U2
Nov 27 2024
Play by Moby
Nov 29 2024
Manassas by Stephen Stills
Jan 17 2025
Funeral by Arcade Fire
Feb 08 2025
Roots by Sepultura
Feb 10 2025
Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Feb 17 2025

Tough Crowd

Average rating is 0.20 points below global average.

Other

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.