1001 Albums Summary

Interesting ebbs and flows. I wouldn't call it iconic Pink Floyd, but it does encapsulate their experimental nature. Not for casual listening.

Upbeat funk. Stares in the face of prejudice and doesn't back down all while maintaining a positive, optimistic vibe.

This is certainly peak Smiths, and possibly peak Morrissey. Guitar rock with rockabilly and mild punk sensibilities that eschews the synth-rock that dominated the 80s. Absolutely fantastic.

Celtic instrumentation and themes melded with punk style and enthusiasm? Yes, please!

He certainly has one of the best voices ever in country music. This just isn't my cup of tea.

Sloppy rock that fools the ear into thinking it's punk sometimes. While I can see how it might have been influential, there's nothing truly great here.

Jazz trio led by what I can only call an impeccable saxophone. I appreciate the virtuosity these players have, but unfortunately, this kind of slow jazz doesn't resonate with me like larger group jazz does.

Experimental synth-pop-rock-dance-whatever. Lots of sounds that would later define genres. Just kind of meh for me though.

Lots of world music sounds, particularly Brazil and India. Unique and fairly upbeat. I liked it better than I thought I would.

Seems like standard old school Eat Coast rap. I'm not really into it.

Great album. Really helped get 80s rock out of its stale funk. Cult of Personality is as relevant, if not more so, today.

The pinnacle of bubble gum pop. Feels dated today, though.

Feels a bit like a decent into insanity, with a splash of crazy (ex or soon to be ex?) girlfriend and just a touch of untethered mania. Certainly has some creative chord progressions, unusually lengthy notes/phrases, and a small pile of unexpected turns and shouts. Interesting listen, but not one you're going to be clamoring to hear again.

Stop and Been Caught Stealing are foundational listening to understand the musical landscape of rest of the 90s. While there are some good nuggets here and there, the rest of the album doesn't quite rise to the same level of greatness, let alone the energy or unbridled enthusiasm.

Probably the greatest country collaboration that will ever happen.

What can I say other than it's Iggy Pop and produced by David Bowie. He pretty much built the bridge between rock and punk. Good stuff.

Meh. Feels like it's just crude for crude's sake.

Bubble gum garage punk, with elements of electronica. At its best, it's fairly good, but it occasionally dips into deconstructionist drivel. Feels like a sophomoric effort from a band that probably could be and sound better.

Cynicism throws a dance party. While I wouldn't call anything awful here, I can't help but think that there isn't much that I'd not rather be listening to.