1001 Albums Summary

I've heard all these songs so much, it's difficult to listen with a fresh perspective, but I really tried to. The lyrics are powerful and provide an interesting commentary on the social climate of the time. I wish I could get over Springsteen's strained vocal performance and uninspiring musical arrangement because I think the songwriting is brilliant.

Never really given instrumental piano a chance before. This was beautiful and perfect for getting work done.

I've never given Van a chance! I think I wrote him off as a hippie, Bob Dylan wannabe, but he's so much more. What a nice surprise!

Quintessential mid-2000s listening.

Lace up dem skates and get funky wit it!! get on the good foot!

What an icon.

It's nice to remember that rock and roll did not, in fact, die in the early 2000s.

Without a doubt, the best Rolling Stones album.

wish i could give more than 5 stars

This is the perfect album for inspiration. I put it on while writing up a product proposal and it was great background music, but didn't get annoying or monotonous. I felt a littler braver while listening.

Feels like it's trying too hard to be edgy and emo.

i hate it so much it's hard to continue listening. It's like christian rock, but somehow cheesier. It sounds like it should be on a kids show, like Romper Room or Barney, with kids sitting around singing about being nice to each other.

This is not for me. It's like listening to a drunk hobo in an alley while you have a hangover.

I see why 1967 liked this one.

I can't take Ice Cube seriously anymore

meh, Supergrass is another band for people that like shit like U2 and DMB.

Sounds like it's trying to fill a gap somewhere between Metallica and Guns n' Roses. That gap did not need filling.

Thanks. Now I am bored and sad.

Didn’t think I’d enjoy this. But it was nice while getting some work done.

Wasn't as good as I remembered it. Maybe I am just old now.

I don't think this aged GRACEfully. It sounds like a commercial for an organic breakfast cereal targeted at kids.

I dig it. It's like if Evanesence had more punk and grit.

I feel biased because this album pretty much defined my early adult years. One of the only CDs that was in my car.

Without a doubt, my favorite Cash album. His best? Probably not, but it's the one I've continued to listen to over and over again my whole life.

Had this on cassette in my first car as a teenager. Too biased to write an objective review. Obviously one of the greatest albums of all time.

Slow Rollin Low has got to be one of the best songs of all time.

had no idea that I have been listening to this band my whole life. Guitarist Steve Cropper is in the Blues Brothers, the greatest movie/band of all time.

The person who made this list really loves the White Stripes, I guess. Can't blame em.

Yesss, I forgot how much I liked Jurassic 5!

ugh, no matter how many people say Radiohead is their favorite band, I just cannot get into it. I like wailing sadness sometimes as long as it evokes some deeper feelings. All I feel is bored.

so hard to take bon jovi seriously these days, but it's actually pretty good.

First time hearing this! I dig it.

It's giving me Rocky Horror Picture Show vibes. I'd describe it as emo glam. Very theatric. Makes me want to put a cigarette in one of those long holders, sip some absinthe, and lounge around on my velvet furniture.

I just can't hear this any more.

absolute perfection.

giving St. Vincent vibes

I can really hear the influence that David Bowie had on Jack White in this album. And it does not sound like something made in 1971. It could be released today and still be just as great. Timeless album.

Perfect.

More ABBA?! I guess they think if I listen to enough ABBA, that infectious Swede pop will infiltrate my brain. It might be working...

It's like listening to The Cure doing an album of TV commercial jingles in the 80s.

I can't help it. I've had this album on repeat since 2004.

Sorry, can't listen to MJ without thinking about all the kids he raped.

Maybe I just wasn't in the mood to be sad and bored.

This is one of those bands that you don't realize you are already a fan of without knowing it.

Absolutely iconic. This album captures a moment in time so well.

A good reminder that The Who has pretty awesome songs that never got much radio play.

This was a new discovery for me! Loved those early 90s vibes.