1001 Albums Summary

Appreciated the energy, but the album sounds all over the place and lacks any cohesiveness

Didn’t watch the movie, so probably missing what makes this album good

Fantastic album, one of my favorites!

Bad lazy singing ruins any enjoyment of this album for me.

Much better than Psychocandy, but still not my favorite work. Fairly repetitive and doesn’t keep me engaged.

One of the better 80s punk albums I listened to, although repetitive at times

It’s got a good sound to it, similar to the likes of the Allman Brothers, and CSN of course. Since it’s a double album, it’s got some fat that doesn’t add to the overall value

Vibey album! Definitely a few songs that stick out, but doesn’t jump beyond “atmospheric” overall. Would listen again!

Raw, chill guitar vibes. Similar to Nick Drake, acoustic-centric and feels largely unedited

I had no idea what was coming next. Definitely an interesting house album with some highs and lows. Overall I enjoyed the uniqueness of it

This album goes hard, definitely not what I was expecting. A little bit all over the place, but still enjoyed the listen

Funky!

Can appreciate some of the samples used, but the songs were very long and repetitive. Felt like every song could have been cut in half

Groovy - feel like I need to watch the movie for full context…

Enjoyed while listening, not sure if this is something I’ll come back to

I enjoyed this album. Always interesting and never boring. Need to give it another listen.

Great vocals and great vibes!

Not a huge fan of Neil, but I enjoyed this more than I thought I would!

This album is fine. Never been a fan of ‘Sympathy’, but went in with an open mind. It starts out as a fun album, but starts to lose me after a while.

Very fitting title. Silky soul. Intro to ‘Phoenix’ is a bit long, but still enjoyed the concept of it

A few tracks are up there, but others make it average. Not my favorite album, but glad I listened to it

Very unique, every song was interesting and different

Best Dylan album I've listened to. Normally hate his voice, but one of the more bearable albums

Not very memorable for me. Didn't hate it, but it did not make a lasting impression

There are some interesting aspects to this album, but its hard to look past the singing and mediocre lyrics...

Repetitive at times, but over decent. Good background music

a really good live album! Songs like the my generation medley and magic bus make it a fun listen. They take a little while to get warmed up, so songs like tattoo are not my favorite. Overall, I can thoroughly jam out to this record.

Didn’t have much experience with Alice In Chains. Despite being indifferent with the Rooster, I thoroughly enjoyed this album.

A little repetitive and not overly interesting. A couple good songs, but probably won’t revisit

Great album! Many fantastic songs on this album, and it’s well rounded.

Enjoyed more than I thought I would. Some interesting songs in here

There are some classics in here!

A bit experimental for my taste. Parts I enjoyed, but mostly a little out of whack

Interesting album... I liked it! You can definitely hear the precursor to later albums like a night at the opera.

Very erotic, but how could it not be when you are talking about Prince?

You can hear the Velvet Underground influence, and it's not a surprise after covering 'Femme'. Better than I thought it would be!

Hard for me to really enjoy Elvis Costello. The music is goofy (see 'Moods for Moderns') and his vocals aren't great

A chill vibey album!

Thought this was an interesting album, it kept me listening. Wasn’t too fond of the vocals though

I don't think I'm the target audience for this. Feels like "WWII on Ice" or something. Not overly bummed that I won't be re-listening to this on Spotify

I feel ~okay~ about this album. Nothing special that sticks out, but I marginally enjoyed it

Great album, one of Bowie's best. Moonage Daydream, Ziggy Stardust, and Starman are worth the rating alone!

Good R&B album and great singing

Pretty good rock and roll album. Would listen again

I enjoyed this album. A little less progressive than other things I’ve heard from them, and a little more rock-forward

Honestly a very solid album. Great mix of both western influence and Mali culture.

Music is okay, but can’t stand the singer. This album is no exception…

Pretty boring, not my thing

Fun, theatrical, and over the top

Some high highs on this album, while other points don’t resonate with me. Over all a decent album

Pretty unmemorable - a discount Coldplay

Great jazz album

Great production and very soulful

Great album - some bangers that make it a five for me (Today, Cherub Rock, Disarm, Mayonaise)

Felt fine about this - almost too much eighties for me

Mix is off and songs are repetitive at times. Still, I felt my head nodding along to plenty of the songs. Appreciate songs like One and To Live is to Die, since they provide a little more color than other parts of the album.

Not really noteworthy and a bit dull at times. I enjoyed the Bond track I guess, but it doesn't grab me

Doesn’t really do it for me. Still found it a little interesting though

Funky and great, would listen again

Fantastic album. Love me some S&G.

Personally my favorite Hendrix album. Although it’s long and chaotic at times, it still holds up as a fantastic album. Voodoo is such a great jam. Although I wonder how songs like ‘Little Miss Strange’ made the cut…

A bit repetitive, but catchy

Some really great tracks in here, although a little long + unnecessary skits.

Good harmonies and some interesting tracks. Great as background music, however

Never been a fan of Brian Eno, so I came in expecting to dislike this album. However, it certainly threw me for a loop. Interesting throughout, and shares some similarities to talking heads at times.

Solid reggae album, would listen again!

Pretty ridiculous album. Accent and lack of flow ruins it for me. But it was so absurd that I couldn’t help but laugh through it

Funky and weird. Enjoyed more than I thought I was going to

Decent album - chill and good harmonies, but nothing sticks out across the songs.

Some really great songs, with some other repetitive ones…

If Frank Zappa is involved, I probably won't like it. Still, some interesting things in here to keep me slightly engaged.

Compilations are not albums, So I'm reluctant to rate this. However, Ella shines through all 3 hours...

I really like this album, but a bit bias. Only complaint is that there are some fillers in here. Otherwise some great songs that I could listen to on repeat

You can hear a lot of influences in here. Kept me interested

Pretty repetitive and lengthy, but a lot of energy. Pretty conflicted about this album

Interesting, very eighties

Some phenomenal songs with a couple that really weigh down the rating

Nothing sticks out, but I still enjoyed it nonetheless

Felt okay about this, nothing really stood out and felt a little goofy (the beats, production, skits, and rapping)

Can respect his influence, but his talent is in the songwriting. Definitely not in the vocals or harmonic, which this album exemplifies

Overly produced for a nirvana album, but overall a fantastic one.

Great album with a lot of energy!

Better than other Lana albums I’ve heard, has some interesting elements

Pretty bland, doesn’t stick out to me.

Okay as background music with a couple tracks that stick out.

I think there are aspects to this album that are beyond my understanding, so I can appreciate where they were going with this… still not my favorite

Started out very strong, but became repetitive. Could have been a five if they trimmed out some of the fat

Beautiful

A little all over the place. Still, there are some gems in here

This was okay. Enjoyed his voice, but was pretty repetitive and sounds dated.

Felt like a demo - needs some polish and to get rid of the noise. Disliked Poledo all together

Jazzy and fun!

A little out there, but less so than others he’s put out. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would

Can’t stand the singing, made me very irritable this morning. But enjoyed the rest of the band when he wasn’t s singing

Yay, another Costello album... I Want You provided something a little different, but felt indifferent about the rest

Really enjoyed the string arrangements, but the rest of the album did not draw me in too much.

Kept me enagaged, but its out there. Probably need a few more listens... Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: The Anchor Song

Never really understood this album. Kind of whiny and long. But he has great vocals, can't deny that. Rating: 4.5/10 Favorite Song: Lover You Should Come Over

Not a perfect album, but fantastic overall. Appreciate the creativity of Buckingham, despite tracks like "Not that Funny". Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: Sisters of the Moon

Unserious and punky. Got a little repetitive, but still amusing. Probably won’t revisit though. Rating: 4.5/10 Favorite Song: I was a teenage werewolf

Pretty, calm, a bit pretentious. Still, nice to have on in the background while working. Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: Suzanne

Really enjoyed, always happy to see a jazz album on my list to shake things up. Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: Track A

Too long, too much announcing, and trumpet too loud. Otherwise enjoyed this album. Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: Tea for Two

Better than I thought was going to be for a goth album. Had different elements to it that kept it interesting. Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: Kick in the Eye

Thought this was a great 80s album. I thought the vibe of the album was going to be a lot different based on the first track, but it’s got some catchy songs. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: Horsin’ Around

This is a very well executed album. The production is amazing, and I feel like I need to give it another listen to give it the time and day. His vocals and the length seem to be the drawbacks for me. Rating: 9/10 Favorite Song: Jacksonville

I enjoyed this album. Good vocals, and great in the background while I'm doing things. Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: Fuzzy

How I'd imagine a sunny day in England during the mid-sixties would sound. A little long for my taste though. I'd prefer to listen to the Beatles Rating: 6.5/10 Favorite Song: Sunny Afternoon

A great solo album with some fantastic songs. It seems to suffer some of the drawbacks of a double album, but I still enjoyed listening to the full thing. Rating: 9/10 Favorite Song: My Sweet Lord

Classic, short, sweet, but even then, a little repetitive... Rating: 7.5/10 Favorite Song: Long Tall Sally

A classic hair metal album. Suprised how I enjoyed some of the deep tracks. Rating: 7.5/10 Favorite Song: Wanted Dead or Alive

Feels a little dated at times, but I still enjoyed for the most part. Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: Detroit Rock City

I’m a fan of Radiohead, but not sure why this one made the list. There’s a few songs I like, but it definitely feels like the leftovers of Kid A at times. Rating 5/10 Favorite song: You and whose army?

An interesting 80s albums that kept me engaged. Rating: 6.5/10 Favorite Track: This is the Day

Fun album with a lot of energy. Not my type of music for the most part, but I can appreciate it. Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: Identity

Noisy. Sometimes in a good way, but mostly in a way that is not my thing. Rating: 3/10 Favorite Song: Do you Compute

I don’t think this was a boring album, but I wasn’t moved. I love the cover, I love that it’s two tracks. But it didn’t stand out to me. Rating: 5.5/10 Favorite Song: shh/peaceful

Better than I thought it was going to be, considering it’s Neil Young. Chill and laid back. Would listen again Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: Revolution Blues

One of the greatest albums. Absolutely love every song on here Rating: 10/10 Favorite Song: baby I’m a start

A classic album for hip hop and absolutely understand its place on this list after listening. Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song(s): Is it live, walk this way

A bit over saturated/produced, but there’s still some great songs in here. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: Knights of Cydonia, super massive blackhole

Good background music I guess, but not overly my thing. Also dislike that it’s a compilation album. Sure, if you put all the best songs from any artist on an album and call it a “must listen”, but it doesn’t work like that… Rating: 4/10 Favorite Song: Solar System

Think this one needs another listen or something, or I wasn't in the right headspace for it. Seemed to have promise, but didn't quite land the way I wanted it to. Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: Man Who Told Everything

Great jam album, and a great group! Rating: 8/10 Favorite Songs: Statesboro Blues, Whipping Post

Some good songs on this album, and I enjoyed the listen. Not quite Lauryn Hill, but would still listen again Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: Get up Stand Up

It starts out great, but loses me after a while. Gets very repetitive with the later songs. Rating: 5.5/10 Favorite Song: da funk

Fantastic album, listen to it all the time Rating 9.5/10 Favorite Song: Jigsaw Falling into Place

Much better than the last Fall album I reviewed. Still not my favorite because of the singer. Rating: 2/10 Favorite Song: vixen

I think this album is overrated, conflicting, and not my thing. Not a John Lennon fan, less so not an imagine fan… Rating: 4/10 Favorite Song: How do you sleep?

Solid, but a bit corny at times. Not my favorite of the smiths, but definitely has some good tracks Rating: 6.5/10 Favorite Song: girlfriend in a coma

A fantastic album, one that even today I haven’t come to appreciate all of its intricacies. Overstimulating but great. One where the length doesn’t bother me Rating: 9/10 Favorite Song: King Kunta, these walls

Not their strongest offering, but a great intro to their discography. Rating: 7.5/10 Favorite Song: Babe I’m gonna leave you, how many more times

This album pleasantly surprised me! Very interesting and some cool features. Will listen again Rating: 9/10 Favorite Song: Don’t Give Up, Sledgehammer

Felt a little generic, but I was into it Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: I’ll Stick Around

Not my thing. The synth was the greatest and worst thing for Germany, and this is an example of the latter. Rating: 2/10 Favorite Song: Opus Dei

Eclectic. Not overly my thing but not entirely to far away Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: Zopf Milk

Great album, shame you can’t listen to it on streaming. Rating: 8.5/10 Favorite Song: One Nation Under a Groove, Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers)

No matter how many times I listen to this album, I still feel like it needs another chance. Just seems to be not my thing. That said, Free Money seems to still out for me. Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: Free Money

Beautiful album! Rating: 10/10 Favorite Song: Pt IV: Psalm

This album didn’t make me feel much, so a little different from some of his other efforts. Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: Moon Dreams

A classic/essential reggae album Rating: 9/10 Favorite Song: Exodus

Not my favorite overall, but has a couple high points. I enjoyed some of the production and band efforts, but some of the vocals were subpar / annoying at times. Rating: 3/10 Favorite Song: Dead, Drunk, and Naked

Interesting album and enjoyed the listen. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: Wefight/Welove

Out there, but I don’t think in a good way. I was impressed with her vocals on the first song, but it started to transpire into some theatrical work I wasn’t a fan of. Yikes on the last song… Rating: 3/10 Favorite Song: Little Water Song, you were meant for me

Starting to think the Suburbs is the only album I like from them. Not a strong start, but I like some of the last songs. Rating: 4.5/10 Favorite Song: Windowsill, no cars go

Fantastic album all the way through! Rating: 9.5/10 Favorite Song: Where the streets have no name, running to stand still, bullet the blue sky

Yikes, not my thing. Girl and Frankie Teardrop were hard to get through. Feels like something I’d listen to after watching Taxi Driver. Rating: 2/10 Favorite song: Che

You can definitely hear the influences, and cool to hear something like this from the 70s. Quirky and interesting. Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: The Robots

Overall I enjoyed. I think there’s a few songs that stick out, and it’s better than the last album from Air that I listened to. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: New Star in the Sky, Sexy boy, la femme d’argent

A little rough for my taste, but not bad. Rating: 3/10 Favorite Song: Passing Complexion

Super interesting album. Like the use of classical and jazz. Rating: 7.5/10 Favorite Song: Variations on a Theme

Some classics, and kept me engaged. Her voice drives me crazy though Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: Time after time

“Two Weeks” is an incredible song. The others songs are different, but didn’t really connect with them. May need to listen again Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: Two Weeks

Eh... it was fine. That's about all I feel about it. A bit too english for me Rating: 3/10 Favorite Song: In the Dark Places

I got into this one more than other Mitchell albums. I would add this to the rotation! Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: Help Me

No real comments about this one. Didn’t really interest me. Rating: 3/10 Favorite Song: n/a

Great album all the way through. Great samples. Rating: 8.5/10 Favorite Song: The Corner, Be, Go

Funky, soulful, and easy to listen to. Rating: 9/10 Favorite Song: The Cisco Kid, The world is a ghetto

Still don't get this album. "Changes" seems miles ahead of the rest of the songs... Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: Changes

Didn't hate it, but a lot of the interest I had in the progressive nature of the album was dated by an early 2000s alternative rock sound. It also felt like it was trying to be pretentious with nothing to show for it... Rating: 4/10 Favorite Song: Son et Lumiere

I enjoyed this much more the second time. Funky, fun, and didn't need to understand the movie context to enjoy it, unlike other soundtrack entries in this list. Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: Think, Pusherman

Historic album at the time, and I enjoyed the fusion of blues and old country. Would listen again Rating: 7.5/10 Favorite Song: Bye Bye Love, Midnight

Too ambient for me to get into. Rating: 3/10 Favorite Song: the new stone age

I’m conflicted with this one. It’s borderline elevator music, but I’m still infatuated with parts of it. Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: Peg, Deacon Blues

Low expectations going into this one, but this one seemed to jump the low bar. A fun listen, but not one I’d listen to much. Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: pass me by, soul flower

A classic. The skits make me a little embarrassed in public. But overall a fantastic album Rating: 9/10 Favorite song: things done changed, big poppa

Not really my thing. Sounds a lot like other punk albums from this era, so it doesn’t stand out too much. Still, intro is cool, and there’s a couple interesting tracks. Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: Switch

Very 80’s. Interesting listen, although I don’t know if I’d revisit it. Rating: 6.5/10 Favorite Songs: hunter, hunted, promised you a miracle, new gold dream

Huge for its time, but at 28 minutes, it still feels like it has a lot of filler. Still a good album. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: I’m counting on you, blue suede, tutti fruitti

A bit pretentious, but I like it. Need another listen. Rating:8/10 Favorite Song: Tunnels, Power Out

Personally feel she’s a bit overrated but I did enjoy the listen. Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: Back to Black, You Know I’m No Good

A great blues album that is fun, short and sweet. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: it’s my own fault

One of my personal favorites from Led Zeppelin. Provides more variety compared to their earlier albums. Still to this day can’t stand Hats off to Roy Harper though… Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: Since I’ve been loving you

Did not enjoy this at all. Horrific vocals (did they even listen to ‘Swift as the Wind’ before publishing it?) , and too much 60’s. Probably would have sounded awesome in medieval times… some of the instrumentals were cool, but can’t get past the singing! Rating: 2/10 Favorite Song: three is a green crown (I guess?)

Sounds like any other British punk album from the time. No real comments about this one. Rating: 3/10 Favorite Song: Fast Car

Chill and jazzy. Would listen again. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: Messy Bessie

A whole lot of ambience, but in a long, drawn out way. Rating: 2/10 Favorite song: 200 Bars

Fun, energetic, slightly formulaic. Didn’t stop me from enjoying though! Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: Zombie

Funny skits, great production, and an awesome era for Kanye. Great album. Rating: 7.5/10 Favorite Song: Spaceship

Not a huge fan of Springsteen, but there’s a couple songs I liked, and can respect his influence. Rating: 6.5/10 Favorite Song: Jungleland

Very interesting. Kept me engaged, enjoyed the Irish feel, but did get a little old after a while. Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: Matty Groves

Didn’t love it, but didn’t hate it. Had some songs I enjoyed, others i would’ve left of the album. Overall, mediocre. Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: Favorite Thing

I’m sure this would’ve been a great conclusion for Bowie fans, but doesn’t overly do it for me. I can appreciate the overall dark theme of the album though. Rating: 4/10 Favorite Song: Lazarus

It got repetitive, but definitely has a groove in the beginning. Rating: 3/10 Favorite Song: Planet Rock

Brilliant album! Absolutely love this one. Rating: 9.5/10 Favorite Song: Shine on, have a cigar

Not perfect, but a phenomenal album that always makes me think. Rating:9/10 Favorite Song: Young Lust/ ABITW PT 1

I enjoyed, would need to listen again. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: Crime of the Century

Sounds a bit dated, but still enjoyed a lot of it. Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: Wishing Well

One of the better electronic albums on this list. Certainly does not get repetitive, but not sure if I would revisit much. Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: Space Shanty

Great album with powerful vocals and strong songs. Love her rendition of A Change is Going to Come. Rating: 8.5/10 Favorite Song: Respect

Classic, a great vibe Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: It ain't easy

Feels forgettable and dated. Not a Pharrell fan, and this doesn't help. Rating: 4/10 Favorite Song: Breakout

Dragged on and on. Started kooky and fun, but got old quick. Definitely a one hit wonder if I ever saw one. Rating: 3/10 Favorite Song: Tainted Love

Good production and fun to listen to. Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: Gin and Juice

Felt indifferent about this album. Too slow at some points, and the heavy parts didn’t seem to flow with the rest of the album. But I often quote “it’s better to burn out than fade away”, so that definitely earns a few points. Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)

Chill, pretty, light. Beautiful harmonies. Something I’d listen to in a forest in the wintertime. Rating: 8/10 Favorite song: Blue Ridge Mountains

Atmospheric, calming, and a little out there. The vocals throw me off at times, but I still think it’s a cool album. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: Svefn-g-englar

I really liked this. She has elements that I love from Carol King, but also goes out of the norm for a bunch of her songs. It kept me engaged, and I would listen again. Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: Emmie

Doesn’t really stand out from other albums at the time. I enjoyed the listen though, albeit repetitive. Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: Latifah’s Law

Fun to listen to side 1, an interesting story kept me engaged. Nothing on the second side really stood out to me though. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: 2112

Not the biggest fan of Nick Drake, but you can’t say that he doesn’t have any talent. It’s a beautiful album, but I need to be in the right mood to listen to it. Luckily today was one of those days. Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: One of these things first, Sunday

Decent album that had good production. Sounds a bit dated, but not necessarily a bad thing. Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: Could’ve Been Anyone

Is it Hounds of Love or the dreaming? No. Is it still the eccentric Kate Bush that keeps me engaged? Yes. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: This Woman’s Work

I enjoyed this album much more than I thought I would. Plenty of variety and of course some great songs. Rating: 9/10 Favorite Song: Somebody to Love

Great balance of a fun album that doesn’t take itself seriously and good, catchy songs. Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: Gotta Get Up

I was pleasantly surprised by this album. Was interesting and engaging through and through. Would listen again! Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: Elevation

Long, repetitive, and unremarkable. Vocals were nails on a chalkboard at times. Would not listen to again. Rating: 2.5/10 Favorite Song: These Important Years

All over the place and certainly not their best work. Still, somewhat interesting and came with a couple decent singles. Rating: 5/10 Favorite Song: My Generation

Decent album. Enjoyed his energy and thought the execution was good. Doesn’t have the same impact as other artists at this time though. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: It was a good day

Has its moments. Keeps me engaged with a raw sound and interesting production. Sounds like an early artic monkeys. Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: Can’t Stand Me Now

Hard for me to get past his voice, a similar issue I have with Sufjan Stevens. Otherwise, some chill vibes, pretty songs, and good melodies in the background. I like how Cupid’s Trick livens up the album. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: Angeles