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

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.

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'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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.