1001 Albums Summary

Some classic tracks and some hidden gems. A couple of them drift into jazz and not what’s needed on the record.

Meh. I get that it spawned a ton of indie bands, but the bands it inspired are not my favorite either.

It’s one of those records I Never listened to at the time. Just wasn’t my jam, but now that I’ve heard it I realize why it’s an iconic album. It really did pay the groundwork for female vocalists for the next 20 years.

Not for me. It’s well produced and it has a couple good songs, but I’m not sure how this makes it and we don’t get any Squeeze records on this list.

Love this record. It s not the Willie you think of, but it’s the Willie you need.

A quintessential 90’s rock album. While lumped in with the Seattle grunge bands I think it sounds more straight ahead rock and not as punk influenced as the grunge sound.

The beauty of Stevie Wonder’s work in this period is among the best. Serious classics and hidden gems is what this album consists of. The man did not make filler or throw away tracks in the trilogy (this album to Fulfillingness’)

How much math rock am I supposed to endure?!? Robert Fripp et al have all separately contributed to so many classic bands and albums. Together it’s hard to take. It will spawn many bands. Sure, I hear primus in there. I hear Faith no More. Those are not compliments.

Jeez. 40 minutes of nu-metal prog rock. I guess if you think Tool and Limp Biscuit would be a great combination, enjoy this one. I only sat through the whole thing is so that I could actually said I listened to it. Are these guys talented? Sure. Is it well produced? Sure. Could I stand it? No.

Morrissey and Marr at their zenith. I realize that I am biased as I am a fan. This album influenced so many emo and alternative bands.

Grunge before they even had a word for it. This EP is a mind blowing revelation that will pave the road for the next big rock and cultural movement of the 90's. It will inspire some really great bands for sure.

The production and the talent here is beautiful. It’s neither soul or show tunes but a strange combination. The influence that it will have on female artists moving forward is immeasurable. It’s nothing I heard of. I am positive Kate Bush knew it. Not sure that it would be on repeat rotation for me and can’t give it a 5 star. I do think it is important for sure

This album is not for me. There was an audience for this and it clearly launched Mariah's career. She has a great voice and the production value is high. Artistically it really has no merit. It doesn't push the boundaries and is pretty much nothing to me. Even for the era that it was released it didn't really move the needle. It sounds like great end credit music for a Disney movie or a romcom I've never seen. Not sure who I would recommend it too. That being said I am sure that people that like this music would argue it is a classic. Again she has an undeniably good voice, but it could be used for a better purpose.

It’s amazing to hear the showman in his prime. If they had edited the crowd cheers out it could easily be a fast paced studio album. The sound production is really good.

Reggae is not really my bag, but when you hear a classic album you just know it. How does reggae become as gig as it does without this record? The sound. The rhythms. The harmonies. The overall good feeling. It really does s all there. Throw in the fact it has the tracks you know plus a couple you didn’t know you needed to know and it’s perfect.

I want to be crystal clear: I HATE THIS SO MUCH. It is important to a lot of people. It makes sense to a lot of people. Not to me. This is the distillation of a few genres and they do it successfully. I STILL HATE IT. It is produced well, sounds great and if I were 15 when this came out playing Tony Hawk on my PS2, I would love it. I am not so I REALLY HATE IT. That being said I still have to rate it relatively high for its achievement.

While I liked the sound of this record and I would put a couple on playlists I don’t think it belongs on this list. Definitely worth a listen though.

This album has been sampled so many times you might as well hear where it came from. It might be a little too much bongo for some, but it’s really cool.

Wow. Just wow. So smooth. So infectious. The samples and rhymes are smart, quick and smooth. It is clear how this changed the direction of hip hop and made it more complex and interesting. Love it.

A time capsule of the height of Disco instrumentation. The production is perfect in every way. It is Disco so that makes it lose a point, but I would say it’s well played anyway.

This album is beautiful.

Great album and then you get to "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and the album falls apart for me. The album is well produced and sounds great, but when half the album is taken up by a spoken word interlude mixed with an OK song I have to subtract points here and end with 3 stars. I wouldn't spend the money to have it in my collection.

noise rock at its mediocre plateau. I couldn't think of a time where this would make my playlist. Even when it came out I couldn't find time for it and i still can't.

these guys can play their instruments like fucking champs. They are tight as all get out. This album is too long. every song seems to go on forever. probably would be amazing live.

This album is beautiful. while I am not a fan of the Bob B Soxx tracks here. Skip them and soak in the Ronettes and Darlene Love. Wall of sound is in full effect and amazing.

It is beautiful record though I felt I was in an indie move in 2005. It seems dated and a product of its time still I will probably add it to the collection.

It's difficult to rate records or bands that you already like. That being said this is a great record.

An important record. a kind of strange record.

while I love some of the tracks on this record. I don't believe it belongs on the list. There are way more influential bands out there (Squeeze perhaps?) that did not make the list.

Classics are sometimes just really obvious. It doesn’t need explanation.

Totally campy new wave extravaganza. Hard to judge since it’s been a favorite forever.

You gotta love some Brian Eno produced talking heads.

I love the other works of these talented musicians, but it took me a minute and couple of listens to dig what they were doing on this record. I would probably give it a 3.5 if I could, but I'll round up and give it the 4 since it doesn't deserve a middling 3.

Is this a culturally redeeming and epic showcase of musicianship? Fuck no. Is it a time capsule and a postcard picture of iconic 80's pop music? Absolutely!!! The guy could write a catchy song with the best of 'em. This stuff was on repeat everywhere at the time.

I think Quadrophenia should have been on here instead of this. The concept is interesting, but it's definitely not a Who record I would come back to.

I know I'm in the minority of music fans that think Frank Zappa is overrated. Is there talent there? Absolutely. Is it interesting to listen to? I guess if you're in the mood. Will I ever be in that mood? Nope. Not a chance.

If I had a bunch of cocaine, Ludes and brandy to go with this record, I would have enjoyed it a lot more than I did. There are 3 great songs surrounded by a couple OK ones immersed in some nonsense. This guy could have just put Aja on the list and walked the hell away from Steely Dan.

It's fine I guess though if I'm going to shit on Coldplay I feel like I need to shit on this too. NY was ok but otherwise it's rather bland and pedestrian to me.

Nick Drake was one of the best singer songwriters ever. His songs are sad and beautiful. It’s entirely too late to appreciate his work as he was not when he was alive, but it's the least we can do.

dump this. make some room for a Squeeze album.

If I was 18 when this came out, I would probably be their biggest fan. This album is pretty fresh to my 50-something year old ears.

I have loved this album for many years before this list existed. I wish I could host a fancy cocktail party with this as the inspiration.

Dusty is undeniable. The production and arrangements are great to boost the soulful and energetic voice. She's a bit underrated for sure.

This is a nice straight ahead jazz record with influences of the 70's pushing into a new direction without being some fusion sound exploration nonsense.

40 minute sound explorations are not my favorite kind of jazz. That being said, it is still a Miles Davis record so it doesn't get a 2. That'd be disrespectful. Could of saved room for some Grant Green or Herbie Hancock's Fat Albert Rotunda.

Could have been a 5, but that Toonerville Trolley bullshit shaved a whole point for its stupidity. Really good psych in comparison to some of the other crap from the era.

This was a really nice surprise. I like the addition of the Stax style backing to Elvis's vocals.

Emmylou Harris is on the Mount Rushmore of Female Country Artists with Dolly, Patsy and Loretta. Done.

The Dude was always right. I fucking hate the Eagles, man. This album has a couple tracks that keep this from being a single star, but I really hate most of this middling garbage.

Couple good tracks, but this is just so pedestrian.

The Beatles forever.

Super gothy. Super ethereal. It's good background soundtrack music. I'm not really sure how I land on it. I don't love it, but it's really too good to be disliked though I could totally understand why some would. If I found a decently priced copy on vinyl, I'd have it in my collection.

This did not need to be a 2 record album. Some of these songs could have been shaved down too. There are some real gems included here, but you have to wade through some flotsam to get to them. If you put those together and jettison the trash, you'd have an album paralleling Rumors. Maybe push Sara on to Sides 3 & 4 and there's your record.

Where does Heavy Metal begin? I wonder. hmmm. RIGHT HERE. This album is still so relevant today.

I will say it a million times and anyone who knows him will say the same thing. Nick Drake is one of the most underrated artists of his time. Each album he made was a masterpiece.

I love The Small Faces and they should be included on the 1001 list, but this is not the album. It's got a couple good tracks, but is not a must listen. I feel some albums are here just to bring attention to the artist and not necessarily for the record. Go listen to their self titled first album.

Recorded well, but I don't understand the significance of it. I believe this is a case where the list wanted to draw attention to the artist. People do love this album. I did not. Yawwwwwwnnnnnn.

Usually a 2 record set of any variety is just too much. This is an album that just keeps delivering track after track throughout. A classic from the moment the needle hits the vinyl. All killer, no filler.

I'm not sure that this is his best album, but his worst album is twice as better as most everybody's best. It's a great introduction to the man for sure and would probably send people off to explore his catalog. So go do it already.

A couple of songs that are vaguely Beatlesque. A couple of instrumentals. Mostly boring songs and then you have Maybe I'm Amazed which is really great (and the only reason this doesn't get 1 star). Not enough to want to own or care to listen to again.

While beautifully produced and played, this was a lot of window dressing just to get to the title track and then an outro of equal spatial masturbating. Not my jam. Math blues rock I could get high to and stare at velvet paintings for a few hours. At this point in my life I will pass. Still it is a highly influential band at their height.

Funeral For a Friend is terrible. I was on my way to hating this album when Love Lies Bleeding kicks in and I was hooked. Elton John and Bernie Taupin combined to make a masterpiece. It's undeniable.

Man, these middle of the road no talent drag queens are at it again. Got to hand it to them that they were able to fool a couple generations into thinking they're interesting.

I love organs in music. I love jazz. Not sure I love the two together. It feels like soundtrack music. It doesn't capture my interest the way a piano in its place would. This is kind of like Booker T. Too much of a good thing ruins it.

This is a great soundtrack. It's hard for to separate the music from the movie and think of it just as an album the same way I would listen to Phaedra or am orchestral jazz album. I'm also having a difficult time thinking of a time I would listen to this in my leisure time or recommending it to someone. I would be more inclined to suggest Moon Safari or Talkie Walkie before this.

This is Paul Weller in a good place. There aren't any hits here, but there are some great pop songs for sure. It's definitely better than his Style Council stuff (but not as good as The Jam). I would definitely add this record to my collection.

Meh. It was alright. I'm not sure it's required listening, but I would grab it for cheap if I saw it.

I totally realize this is not for everyone. For the people who want to hear some cool influential Glam with the experimental beginnings of Brian Eno then put this and For Your Pleasure (which is also on the list). Love it. Can't wait to find a copy for my collection.

This one surprises. Loved it and hope to find a copy.

There are some classic MJ tracks to found here. It’s not Thriller, but it’s got some solid production and bangers for sure.

Queen at their majestic best.

Pretty middle of the road Blue Grass. She's got a nice voice, but not sure why it's required listening. I wouldn't pick it up again.

The Buzzcocks are smart and clean punk rock. This album shows them at the beginning, but in full stride.

Sorry if you don’t understand. This is a STONE COLD CLASSIC. When you listen to the trash SF sound hippy nonsense you realize New York was doing it better.

I was pretty sure I was going to hate this, but it just ended up being pretty inoffensive. It's not great, but I kinda get why it's here. Total jam band nonsense though. Keep this and get rid of Live/Dead.

The beginning of one of thes best hiphop bands live or on wax. If you don't like the sound, you're wrong.

Ugh. Outside of You Better Run (later to be covered by Pat Benetar) this album is a fat turd. Delete this one and make room for Bill Withers on the list.

One of the best singer song writers ever. This album is all killer no filler.

I am not sure that I need Achtung Baby Part 2. The first one was really groundbreaking and cool, but this is kind of a return to that album. While not offensive it does not seem like required listening.

Thelonious Monk doing his thing and doing it masterfully.

It's difficult to listen to Randy Newman and think, "Is this part of a soundtrack?" This is just a collection of those songs he's been doing for 5 decades. Don't love it. Don't really hate it. Harry Nillson was doing the same kind of stuff only better. Take this out and give me some Bill Withers.

I like it and it's a great party album, but I'm not a party DJ anymore so I don't think I'd add it to my collection. 20 years ago I should have had it.

Love the Velvet Underground, but I did not like this one at all outside the title track.

This album takes off from the get-go and does not let up at all. All killer No filler.

UGH. I will start by saying I LOVE LOVE LOVE New Frontier and like IGY alright. The rest of this half assed Steely Dan nonsense is terrible.

A STONE COLD CLASSIC OF HIP HOP.

UGH. Flat vocals. Sounds like cover versions by some bullshit Emo band. I understand that its an interesting idea to combine the 2 styles. I just feel it falls flat.

Some really good tracks (that are ultimately cover songs) surrounded by some decent songs, but ultimately compared to hip hop records that came before and after this (including Lauryn Hill's solo) I don't undertstand the significance.

I Understand that this is the beginnings of Hip hop and Run DMC needs recognition, but I just found this album to be so repetitive. Raising Hell is a way better album, but like I said this was at the beginning so it's important. I just don't need it in my collection.

I like it. It's super interesting. I just don't think I need it in my collection.

The Pet Shop Boys reached this pinnacle of sound and depth with this record. They continued to make good music, but never made anything close to this again.

Duh. Dusty has an amazing voice and the arrangements are great.

It's a really good record with some bangers that will stand up while being totally a product of the time. It sounds a bit dated while only being 18 years old.

I can't deal with this blue-eyed reggae nonsense. They are terrible. Well produced, but awful.

Autotuned nonsense across 14 tracks. It might be good for having sex to in a slammed Dodge Charger with some sick rims in South Central. For my lilly white butt I'll pass.

It's good. I didn't want to like it, but I really did. North American Scum reminds me of Homosapien by Pete Shelley. Even if with that ripoff I still liked it. Will need a copy of this for the collection.

Sometimes I just don't understand this list. You leave Bill Withers, Squeeze, The Turtles and host of other bands off to make room for this.

Probably the second best Elvis Costello record IMO, but this is the album where the Attractions are a settled formed band that will be with Elvis through some of his best work and still tour with him.

It is a beautiful record with lovely vocals and interesting production. It is definitely a product of the time, while have a feeling it could sound fresh if it came out today.

While it navigates through some interesting styles, it kind of fell flat for me. I think 13 Songs is better than this.

It’s sad that this was their pinnacle and swan song.

Sooooo effing good.

While I feel there are a couple of standout tracks I believe it's really a standout album.

I like the Jam. I like Paul Weller’s solo stuff. This was nearly unlistenable.

Really good thrash punk rock album. Henry Rollins just destroys!!!

I guess it belongs here. It's a classic to those who like rock flute. Not my jam and it's just totally unlistenable for me. Would never listen again and would turn the station as soon as I heard the opening notes of Aqualung.

Had high hopes after the first 3 tracks, but then it kind of lost me and then came River to Consider. I had just listened to Jethro Tull and was in no mood for more rock flute. It came to close with # songs I did like. I would give it 3.5 if I could so I'll round up given the trash I have had to endure including the aforementioned Jethro Tull.

One of the best, if not the best, post punk alternative records. It’s a classic from top to bottom.

This is a classic and was from the day it was released. Depeche Mode has been making consistently great music for 4 decades now. This falls between Black Celebration (which deserves a spot on the list. Let’s throw the Associates off right now). I’m pretty sure if you disliked this album you need to get back to the safety of your auto tuned nonsense and overproduced numetal.

Sooooo good.

Is it the Byrds or is it Gram Parsons? Does it matter? This list should have 2 Byrds records: this one and Mr. Tambourine Man. The rest should be burned to make room for some great artists that were omitted,

One of the best punk rock albums ever.

This is one is enjoyable from the beginning. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but can’t wait to find a copy for the collection.

Yawn. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Man. I was waiting for each song to break out and make a statement only to sit through the whole thing without anything. I am sure there are plenty of people might find this intriguing. I am not not that person.

A classic album from an artist in his ascent to greatness.

Is it dated? Absolutely, but it is awesome.

This album rocks so hard. Bruce is giving his all to every song while Steve Harris is at his best

Love is a band (like The Cure) where I like a lot of their songs, but I just can't stand their albums. A couple of good tracks here though.

This album is a party ready to go. Norman Cook is a musical chameleon and genius on the level of Damon Albarn.

This album is undeniable. Their production of influential music at this period is amazing.

Outside of Peace Frogs (terrible name) this album is not very good at all. That song is really good otherwise this would be a one.

I like Radiohead but this was not my favorite. It seemed like a collection of songs that were not good enough for other albums.

This was a delight. I had always liked California Stars so it was great to hear the rest of the album. Given the fact how much I hated Yankee Hotel Foxtrot I was pleasantly surprised with this.

The combination of wall of sound, surf and shoe gaze magic is simple and masterful.

Such a beautiful and interesting album

I get why it’s here. I do not like it at all though.

It's a fine record. It's just middling at best. I have listened to way worse on this list, but that being said it doesn't really rise to a must listen. Definitely wouldn't search it out for my collection.

I had never listened to this album. I would pick it up and think I don’t know many of the songs, but I am so happy I do now. It can’t be overstated what a great thing that Eno and the Talking Heads had going for a while.

Wow. This album is amazing from top to bottom. The hits and the deep tracks intertwine to make a fabulous record. Watch the documentary on HULU. This man is a genius and Stand! is confirmation.

I use to love them for the first couple records and then fell out of love with them. Listening again I remember exactly why I loved them. They're exactly what we needed in the early 2000's.

I may have a bias as I heard this album when it came out and it is probably my favorite Nick Cave record. There are some great guest spots on here. Totally get that this probably isn’t everybody’s jam.

Interesting. A few good tracks. I have always loved the Jumpin' Jack Flash cover. I would grab a cheap copy.

Another great record by an amazing band. The Kinks don't get their due. Should've been as big as the Stones or Beatles. They were way more talented the Stones and cooler than the Beatles.

I am a huge Smiths fan and this is a great record, but I am not sure it belongs on here. I would rather have an INXS record on here and not this.

Not a fan of live albums unless it’s Johnny Cash or Cheap Trick. This one captures the honesty of Johnny at his pinnacle. The banter is great and the songs sound amazing.

Jim Morrison is a self absorbed jackass, but damn if this isn’t a great record. Ray Manzarek is so good.

It really shows how much better the Beatles were because of George Harrisson (and possibly even been better if they listened to him more). My only complaint is that it might be a little too long.

This is a masterpiece from an accomplished singer/songwriter. Any other evaluation is just plain wrong.

This was actually a really pleasant surprise. Fast, quick, well paced.

This album shows a more mature and refined version of PJ Harvey. I like this one the best of the PJ albums I have listened to on this list. 4+

Usually not a prog rock guy, but this was actually really good. There are a couple bangers here as far as this style can really have such a thing.

Coldplay is the generic brand Radiohead. Really dull actually. Can't totally discount it as the production is good and appeals to so many, but fuck it's boring.

I love Elvis Costello. I did not love this record. There are some great tracks: Beyond Belief, Man Out of Time, The Loved Ones and Pidgin English. Didn't really dig the rest.

Homework music. Moments of brilliance. Not really my cup of tea.

Great. A Dinosaur Jr. adjacent album taking space away from unrepresented bands. This thing licks hard.

I like Sir Elton. I didn’t think this was that great.

In the realm of psychedelic music this is one of the more listenable and accessible records even if it's sung in Portuguese. There are some really great, catchy songs here.

Cocaine!!! So much cocaine. An amplifier filled with the stuff. Sometimes the drugs are a good thing. This album is a testament to that. The party can't last forever though. With these guys maybe it can.

Unbelievable. This album was so funky and infectious. I am so glad that i heard it and can't wait to add it to my collection.

Classics are classics for a reason. This thing rips hard.

It's difficult to rate a record where some of the songs are just indelible markers of an era. This album is ingrained in the minds of most people who care about music. I can understand the hate it might receive for its appropriation, but at least they did it better and more interestingly than Clapton (this guy fucking sucks) and Beck. I can't really hate it. I've tried to avoid these guys with preconceived notions. I was wrong.

This thing is bad 90's middling nonsense at it's worst. I am sure it inspired a lot of people, but chances are I hate that shit too.

This is Iggy at his best with David Bowie producing. I am here for all of it.

This is the first album where all the songs were written by Jagger/Richards. The others were primarily by others. This cements that duo as an unstoppable force of writing that will dominate into the late 70's before they kinda fall off in quality IMO. Great record. Great singles with amazing entourage to surround those.

It's a great album and a time capsule of 90's hip hop that is still relevant, but it may suffer from being a little too long. Some of the tracks could be shaved to be more impactful.

Captain Sensible, Dave Vanian and the boys doing it at their best. Great punk music.

Great rhymes and great back beats from beginning to end. All with no friggin' autotune. Leave it to the brits to take hip hop and do it better. Welcome surprise.

Really, man?!? A 43 minute sound exploration? Fuuuuuck you. Why exactly did I need to hear this?

It's definitely well made and pretty good, but do we need 3 Marley records? 2 maybe. This is the weakest of 3 and therefore gets the lowest rating from me.

For reals though, this is on here and no Bill Withers, Desmond Decker, INXS or Squeeze. Fuck this list sometimes.

This is not my favorite Astrud record, but I'll take it. She deserves to be here without a doubt. RIP Astrud. You were an angel sent from heaven.

If I wanted to listen to Joe Walsh, I'd listen to Joe Walsh. This is some terrible shit. The critics were right to hate this when it came out. It's only with a softened lense that this even looks halfway decent. I just get pissed when I think of the bands that get omitted for this middling bullshit.

As far as Bowie albums go this one is kind of a pass for me. Other than the title track, Right and Fame it's just OK. Compared to other records of the time it's pretty good. That's enough for a 3.

While more commercially successful than The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste this album is just not as good. There was a time that I enjoyed Ministry and then I grew up. I guess you get enough heroin and speed this could be your jam. Also I would skip watching them live at this point. Al is pretty well fried and can't remember the words to the songs.

One of those bands that I should have liked better when I younger. This album is such a classic time capsule of early 80's alternative record and will influence so many other bands.

It's decent. It's inoffensive. I just wasn't wowed by it. A couple of standout tracks, but Franz Ferdinand did this early aughts sound better and more interestingly.

Aside from the first track this album is objectively a piece of hot garbage. This is a long way from the Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith and Traffic. There is no reason for this to be here at all.

I prefer my Roxy Music with Brian Eno. This wasn't terrible. It's just not as remarkable as the previous ones.

I was the guy that never understood everyone’s obsession with this guy. Now I get it. I was totally wrong.

The only good solo album from Paul McCartney. It’s got some great tunes for sure.

Are you fucking for real with this proto Foo Fighters bullshit? Pick a genre that you want to rip off (including NIB by Black Sabbath) and try to do that one right.

Not sure that Haircut 100 is more important than Squeeze. There are a couple of good tracks otherwise this would be 1 star.

It's dark. It's light and airy at times. It makes me want to dance. Great party record. EDM isn't for everybody and it's certainly not my favorite type of music, but this one is just undeniable.

Undeniable. Such a beautiful record.

NOPE. This was an auditory assault that I did not enjoy. Not my jam at all. If you dig Frank Zappa, you'll probably all over this.

It's hard to rank albums that such a huge part of my teenage music awakening. For me it is unquestionable that it's necessary listening. That being said I can totally get why some would not be into it.

This album is amazing top to bottom. All killer no filler. Not a weak song to be found.

Whatever happened to this band after this is so sad because this album is so good. It is quick and fast and represents the time beautifully.

You're not going to lose with any Beatle record on this list. I know there are going to be some haters here, but not much to be done about that. Each album belongs on here.

I love Frank. I did not really get into this one.

This is a hard one. I understand why it's here and I should love it given the fact so many musicians I like cite this album, but I just don't dig it that much. I don't need it for my collection that I know. I want to give it a 3+ because I guess I'm giving it 4 since it will inspire a lot of things I really do adore.

They never appealed to me. There are some interesting things in Chris Cornell's voice and in the musicianship of the band, but I just was never that into it. At the time Nirvana and Pearl Jam were doing this better. Not terrible, but not required to me.

nope. this is some arty shitbag nonsense I have no time for or interest in. Not at all required listening.

WOW. I had never heard this, but I am so very pleasantly surprised by it. Would love to add this album to the collection.

While not one of my favorite artists the guy defined and was the face of indie 90's and early 00's music (even if he was hardly indie in acclaim and accolades). There is a reason. He is really fucking good. This album is no exception.

Total surprise. I like what is going on here. It definitely feels like an important bridge between folk of the 60s and the rock of the 70's. I would definitely add it to my collection.

These guys get all kinds of accolades, and I just don't get it. This is some middling stuff. This space should be occupied by Danzig perhaps.

I'm not sure about this one. I REALLY LOVE 3 songs on this album. I don't really think the others I'd ever come back to. I guess I'm supposed to marvel at the production. I guess it's cool, but if I need to have a degree in music to get it then it's not working well. I guess it belongs on the list.

I LOVE LOUIS PRIMA AND KEELY SMITH!!! This album is like being at a gangstered up Las Vegas casino in 1958. I’m smoking cigarettes, drinking martinis and dancing the night away.

Pretenders are amazing. Chrissie Hynde has got the rock pedigree. She was everywhere you wish I/you could have been. She still rocks to this day and so does this album.

some will see this as post punk nonsense. I think it's rad.

Shrug emoji. Disappointed that there is no Squeeze on this fucking list emoji.

Dad rock done really. It sounds good and definitely rocks, but still Dad rock.

I mean I know there’s going to a bunch of haters, but I’m not going to let that bother me. This album is a party from the get go and I want to go to it.

I guess it belongs on the list, but I don't need to ever hear it again.

There seem to be albums/bands that everyone agrees is amazing, but I wonder if they do it so they can belong. Love comes to mind. Pet Sounds. The Band is almost certainly in that category for me. I just don't get it. They're good, but I don't understand the accolades.

While I feel like this is a fun album I am quite sure that this does not rise to the level of an album needed to be consumed before I fuck off of this planet. There are plenty of party albums that I LOVE, but know it doesn't need to be heard by every music lover. My rating reflects its placement on this list and not by the competency of the players.

Yawn. This was terribly boring and repetitive and tedious.

I like Suzanne Vega, but I did not really dig this one. She is a great singer songwriter and it shows on this one. Unfortunately I think there are other albums that could have been chosen here.

This band has way too many records on this list, but this is one of the ones that absolutely deserves the space. Totally influential with great songs and songwriting.

U2 went big with the sound and created a great record. It is such a departure from the Joshua Tree sound and it works. Unfortunately this is the sound they will just put on rinse and repeat for the next 30 years.

It's Paul Simon so you know what you're getting. The songs I really like are already on the GH so I wouldn't need to own this record. They're aren' t any deep tracks that I LOVED. It is still a quality record though.

I am not a Dead fan, but this album is a classic. If these guys played their songs like this in concert I’d be deadhead, but when they start jamming out I gotta fucking go. I own this record and come back to it often.

Green onions is an iconic album. The album is a slog and ultimately repetitive.

I did not know what to expect hear, but I gotta say I really dug it. I would definitely like to add it to the collection.

A stone cold classic.

It’s a good record. Not as good as Fever to Tell. Could of lost this and replaced with Interpol Turn on the Bright Lights.

This sounds great. Will definitely look for a copy for the collection.

One of the most influential indie bands at their best. Love this record!

Still smooth and beautiful as ever.

Man, that album cover is terrible. Don’t judge the album by that though. Paul Simon pens some great songs here.

I think this is the epitome of early 90's alternative rock. I can hear the Foo Fighters on almost every track. I'm having a hard time balancing why it's here while understanding its relevance. I am probably rating it higher than it deserves, but I really liked Helpless.

Seriously?!? Is there any question how amazing AND absolutely influential this album is.

Not a big Steely Dan fan, but this one is pretty great.

It’s got some great old songs. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but those people can suck it.

This is such a great record. I come back to it often.

NOT USUALLY A BIG FAN OF LIVE ALBUMS, BUT THIS IS VAN DOING HIS THING REALLY WELL. WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT TO SEE THIS GUY IN THE EARLY SEVENTIES FOR SURE.

Pop punk at its best really. I tried to hate it when it first came out, but there are some really catchy hits and some great deep cuts.

This one is not as good as Original Pirate Material. There are a couple decent tracks but not a great collection.

From the very time I heard this record I was in love. I really miss Amy. She could have done some more cool stuff.

It has some good tracks and sounds great. Don't think I would need a copy of it.

SIMPLE. FAST. CATCHY. AMAZING.

This album has been a favorite for a long time. Some real bangers meant to listened to loudly!

I went into this album thinking I didn't like Buddy Holly. I was wrong. It's a little hokey, but given the time you can see how critical and influential this album was.

a little uneven, but there are some amazing tracks on here.

Sure, it’s got some classic tracks and it is a product of the time, but I Fucking hate Aerosmith.

While their first album was a great debut I really think it could have been left off this list. Funhouse and Raw Power way are better records.

I've seen the band twice and think the same thing when I listen to this album. They start out really cool and then I am fucking bored for like 6 tracks until I get enticed at the very again. I think there are more important and better shoe gaze (JAMC and My Bloody Valentine).

This one is hard to be objective about when it was such a big part of my young adulthood.

Seriously?!? Is there any question here? Anyone giving this less than 4 stars can really just shut the fuck up.

Jazz at it's very best. Totally accessible and requires cocktails and cigarettes.

Wish he had made more records. RIP

Some albums don't need a debate. This one is undeniable. Please stop portraying that you like music if you give this anything less than 3 stars.

I prefer the bands that they inspired and influenced, but you have to give props to the band that began it.

I was definitely not expecting this to be as good as it was. I'd add it to the collection if I found a copy.

The Reverend Al Green is definitely the man when it comes to making albums to f**k or break up to. Gets Next to You is a better album though.

They are great musicians, but I don't have time for a live jam band record.

While being somewhat dated and of it's time it is still a classic. There are a few hits backed by some deep cuts.

I always love me some jazz samba and these guys and lady know how to do it right.

Not my jam at all. A mix of math rock with art rock. I kinda hated it.

A great start for a great band.

C’mon. Seriously? This isn’t even worth discussing.

This seems like an EP. That being said the Thin White Duke delivers a quick powerful album.

Totally get why it's here. That being said I fucking hated every minute. 3 stars is me being generous.

One of my favorite Stones records.

A great collection of amazing well crafted pop songs. They are perfection.

MEH. NOT MY JAM.

ALWAYS LOVE NINA. NOT MY FAVORITE, BUT MAYBE IT SPARKS INTREST FOR THE UNINITIATED.

Nope. Fucking no. Uh-uh.

THE FIRST HALF IS TERRIBLE AND FOR A DOUBLE RECORD IS TOO MUCH. SPANISH KEYS GETS COOL.

I mean I guess you have to ask, but seriously? I know there are going to be some trolls giving it a 1 or 2. Fuck those people.

A fun, classic country record with some catchy tunes.

The line for Brit Pop from the Kinks goes straight through Blur and I am totally here for it. Love this so much.

Sure, they stole a ton of stuff from so many people and bands, but they still put a great sounding record together. Hell, Clapton stole the same stuff and put out mediocre trash for years.

Love this record. Listen to it quite often.

What a hunk of shit.

I love this record of early electroclash and poppy songs Kathleen Hanna should have been bigger.