1001 Albums Summary

This unfortunately didn’t do anything for me. I was anxiously awaiting the guitar to do ANYTHING else. Feels like it’s really part of a certain Zeitgeist and doesn’t quite translate across eras.

Very cool new discovery! Feels like a crazy mix between post rock and metal. Crazy stuff.

I wasn’t really familiar with David Allan Coe before this. Cool listen for sure!

I was ready to give this 4 stars regardless of the length, but then that godawful weed song came on and I cringed so hard I couldn’t do it. Loved the beginning of this and I don’t mind a long album, but this one’s length was really detrimental to its quality. I really do believe you could whittle this down and craft it into a perfect album, but not like this. Still happy to know who Billy Strings is now.

Perfect in every way! And this was their third perfect album in a row. These early Shins albums couldn’t exist without the likes of Pet Sounds, but isn’t it fun to hear a direct influence of amazing albums on other amazing albums? Even though I’m the perfect target audience for this (was a teenager when it came out, grew up in the land of Sub Pop…), I’m still convinced this is just as great and fresh now as it was then.

At times this gave me Pretenders vibes, at other times it gave me your aunt’s cover band vibes. Maybe this is because they’re Swedish, but the over pronunciation of everything bothered me. I don’t need to understand every single word on the first listen of any album. It reminds me of musical theater or Donald Fagen, neither of which I’m happy with. But honestly, I might be being a bitch. This album is really alright.

Does she know she doesn’t have to sing like that? Maybe I’m missing some context, but I also kinda despise theater. Pass pass pass.

Yikes

I really wanted to like this, but just didn’t at all. The length and the different styles made it feel like a chaotic mass of songs with no cohesion and the vocals are extremely grating.

I don’t think I’ve ever heard anything worse in my life.

No shade, but I’m super surprised that the user list is full of mod albums. I thought we were all music nerds? Is this the standard? Jeez…

I once dated an extremely narcissistic and psychotic dude from Italy and he loved this album. I listened a bit and realized how mid it is. But if we’re honest, the biggest realization is that it’s still better than he was. Fuck him.

Nope

Not my favorite style of music, but this was a really solid album! The songs masterfully blend into the next which makes it feel like a cohesive and immersive experience. Some great tunes here as well.

Amazing debut, amazing album! So glad I got to see them live a few years back. Just the best.

Never heard of this but enjoyed it! It seems like something that would’ve been on the initial list, so a cool pick for sure.

I can imagine those who aren’t familiar with Primus could be a bit put off, I mean, it is a weird thing they’re doing. I’ve known of them for ages and even saw them about 20 years ago, I was surprised I still knew every song on this album. Anyway, what I’m trying to say is that it’s strange for sure, but they sure are good at it. And I honestly do think they deserve a place here with their influence and this is truly an enjoyable album!

Pretty crazy this wasn’t on the original list! We all know this is great.

This made me sad on a day that I don’t want to be sadder than I already am. I liked some songs, though.

A lot different than I expected but such a fun discovery! This is the kinda stuff I like to see here.

Cool album from a cool band! Would never be my first pick, but sure why not.

Nice!

Can’t remember a thing and I listened to it this afternoon.

This one physical hurt me.

Not bad. The problem with this band is that most things seem to blend together for me and I enjoyed this a bit less than some other albums from them I've heard.

One wasn’t enough?

Whose dad nominated this one?

Rating this a little higher than I maybe would've solely based on my own personal enjoyment, because it definitely deserves a place on the list! Also, it's enjoyable enough.

I felt like this started strong, but in the end it's just a mushy pile of rock slop.

bit of a snoozefest

Better than I was expecting and a breath of fresh air after some of these other picks!

They did their best.

So happy someone out this on the list. Beyoncé’s magnum opus in my eyes. Just an incredible album that really marked a breakthrough for her artistically!

I’m sure it has its place here, but I wouldn’t really say it’s that enjoyable to listen to.

What a great discovery! Really enjoyed this.

I can imagine this album hitting just perfectly having grown up with it back in the early 2000s. Very solid indie rock from a band I'd never heard of that made me oddly nostalgic for being 16 again and getting obsessed with newly discovered music. Thanks to the submitter for introducing me to this!

The first half is way stronger than the second, but still solid! Glad to get to know this album.

Friends, this isn’t good.

Fine in the background, I suppose.

Not my thing at all, but I was grooving. I kinda get the appeal.

I’m well of aware of his fame in Argentina and I just say, I get it. What an album!

What the…

I will never understand the appeal of Massive Attack. I gave both albums in the original list two stars, but I’ll bump this one up a star for their politics.

Nice! Right when I was thinking this sounded like Fever Ray it all dawned on me.

Someone really thought, “I know there are already two Pulp albums in the original list, but the most important album in the world to add is a third one that is just as mediocre as the other two.” This band can fuck right on off. Two stars across the board. (Sorry submitter, I’m sure you’re cool.)