1001 Albums Summary

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra

Elephant by The White Stripes

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi

I've heard most of these songs throughout my life, but never listened to the album as a whole. Makes me want to don some acid wash jeans and a mullet to cruise for girls on my Harley.

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash

Wonderful album by an absolute legend.

AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted by Ice Cube

Super 1990. Endangered Species is my favorite track off this one. Lots of talk about dick, pussy, and bitches. We definitely need some of this fuck authority energy in today's world.

The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys

I knew Do You Wanna Dance by the Ramones is a cover, but I’d never heard the original. What a delight. Solid album. When I Grow Up (To Be a Man) is an interesting track with the use of all the less conventional instruments throughout.

Moondance by Van Morrison

Headquarters by The Monkees

31 minutes to learn I never need to listen to the Monkees again.

21 by Adele

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder

Far too many love songs dripping with sweetness. The funkier songs like Superstition are great, but I don’t need to listen to You Are The Sunshine Of My Life ever again.

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas

The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles

So glad this album Is only 33 minutes. They made some good music later on when they were tripping, but this album does nothing for me.

Play by Moby

Arular by M.I.A.

Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite by Maxwell

Parachutes by Coldplay

This album will always hold a special place in my heart.

Hejira by Joni Mitchell

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley

Legend

Graceland by Paul Simon

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes

Legend

All Mod Cons by The Jam

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett

Oof. This was a hard listen. Poor Syd was clearly going through shit when he recorded this album.

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós

This album is beloved by a great many people. I am not one of those people. The musicianship is great, and obvious, but it does nothing for me at this point in my life.

Central Reservation by Beth Orton

Our Aim Is To Satisfy by Red Snapper

New Wave by The Auteurs

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan

I actually liked this album more than I expected, but will probably never listen to it again. His influence is undeniable, but it's not for me.

Hunting High And Low by a-ha

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel

There’s a few good tracks on here

Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp

This was a pleasant surprise! Super weird and fun to listen to

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy

Oh my god that's the funky shit! Top 10 favorite album of all time. The definition of pumped. This is one of those albums that defined a genre. Electronic music wouldn't be what it is without The Fat Of The Land. Breathe and Firestarter blew peoples' minds when they dropped. The music video for Smack My Bitch Up literally only aired at midnight on MTV. RIP Keith Flint

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt

Got through 2 songs and turned it off

Hotel California by Eagles

Life in the Fast Lane is the highlight of the album. Wasted Time (Reprise) feels wasted on this album as it's a very good song, but I'll never listen to this record again.

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain

The Jesus and Mary Chain Is one of those bands I've heard talked about throughout my life, but never took the time to listen to. It was immediately apparent as soon as Just Like Honey starts how influential this album was on the music I listen to. I'll be sure to check out the rest of their catalog.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins

Masterpiece.

The Yes Album by Yes

Hunky Dory by David Bowie

Parklife by Blur

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club

Sunshine Superman by Donovan

Season of the Witch is a good song

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath

The album that started it all. The gods of metal terrified the world with perfection

High Violet by The National

Country Life by Roxy Music

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Under Construction by Missy Elliott

Frank by Amy Winehouse

Fishscale by Ghostface Killah

There’s a few good tracks on here

A Love Supreme by John Coltrane

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret by Soft Cell

Tainted Love is way too early. Sex Dwarf is amazing. The rest is entirely forgettable.

Station To Station by David Bowie

Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan

Justified by Justin Timberlake

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners

Not sure I "needed to hear this album", but it was cool

A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse by Faces

Another one of those "why did I need to hear this album before I die?" albums. It was fine, nothing about it seemed groundbreaking or even exciting for the time.

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

Metallica by Metallica

Who Killed...... The Zutons? by The Zutons

OK Computer by Radiohead

You've Come a Long Way Baby by Fatboy Slim

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke

The Slim Shady LP by Eminem

The Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan

Birth Of The Cool by Miles Davis

Transformer by Lou Reed

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald

Ella has undeniable talent. I'm not listening to a 3+ hour record. The first few songs were good, then I had to move on to other things.

Woodface by Crowded House

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by Beatles

Grace by Jeff Buckley

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West

This album is a five, but Kanye has tanked any chance at redemption

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash

Rocks by Aerosmith

I do not like Aerosmith. Talented musicians, but what they create does nothing for me.

Picture Book by Simply Red

The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter by The Incredible String Band

Who on earth honestly thinks you need to listen to this album before you die? Is it on this list only to reflect on how your life can always get worse?

Remain In Light by Talking Heads

Paranoid by Black Sabbath

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl

Hysteria by Def Leppard

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand

...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears

It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back by Public Enemy

Locust Abortion Technician by Butthole Surfers

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys

1977 by Ash

Ramones by Ramones

The Next Day by David Bowie

American Beauty by Grateful Dead

Abbey Road by Beatles

Chris by Christine and the Queens

1984 by Van Halen

Machine Gun Etiquette by The Damned

Truth And Soul by Fishbone

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John

A Rush Of Blood To The Head by Coldplay

Selected Ambient Works 85-92 by Aphex Twin

Van Halen by Van Halen

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield

...And Justice For All by Metallica

Another Music In A Different Kitchen by Buzzcocks

The Wall by Pink Floyd

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden

Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington

Beautiful Freak by Eels

Repeater by Fugazi

Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by OutKast

Caetano Veloso by Caetano Veloso

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright

Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy

Giant Steps by The Boo Radleys

Shaft by Isaac Hayes

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie

Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz

Thriller by Michael Jackson

Manassas by Stephen Stills

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector by Various Artists

Violator by Depeche Mode

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

Follow The Leader by Korn

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix

The Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd

Rings Around The World by Super Furry Animals

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) by Eurythmics

Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths

Amnesiac by Radiohead

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto

Let England Shake by PJ Harvey

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers

Electric Warrior by T. Rex

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix

Blunderbuss by Jack White

Closer by Joy Division

Get Rich Or Die Tryin' by 50 Cent

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock

Destroyer by KISS

The Stranger by Billy Joel

The Cars by The Cars

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe

The Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits

Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge by Mudhoney

Synchronicity by The Police

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads

Vulgar Display Of Power by Pantera

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears

Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols by Sex Pistols

Sea Change by Beck

Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt

Vanishing Point by Primal Scream

Rio by Duran Duran

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys

Garbage by Garbage

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp

Make Yourself by Incubus

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin

Supa Dupa Fly by Missy Elliott

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden

The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators by The 13th Floor Elevators

Queen II by Queen

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy

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

Dookie by Green Day

The Renaissance by Q-Tip

Homework by Daft Punk

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones

They Were Wrong, So We Drowned by Liars

Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind) by Loretta Lynn

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention

Parallel Lines by Blondie

Millions Now Living Will Never Die by Tortoise

Step In The Arena by Gang Starr

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette

Kenza by Khaled

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill

Among The Living by Anthrax

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails

Black Holes and Revelations by Muse

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes

Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs

Highly Evolved by The Vines

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers

American Idiot by Green Day

Nevermind by Nirvana

Elastica by Elastica

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's

Be by Common

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes

1999 by Prince

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie

Eliminator by ZZ Top

Aqualung by Jethro Tull

Not available on Apple Music

Hot Fuss by The Killers

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet

Not available on Apple Music