1001 Albums Summary

Lollapalooza

Detroit classic

Excellent lyrics. The voice wasn’t yet there.

Lyrics are sublime. He wasn’t yet in his experienced voice.

Classic trailblazer album.

Traditional blues w Carlos Santana, Los Lobos and Bonnie Raitt.

Sounds like Bowie. On an artistic mission.

Great background peace.

Synthesize. Not for me.

Pure 60’s harmony. Easy listening.

Great intro to punk pop and life around 2001.

Perfection. Every song.

Perfect. Blues BB voice and guitar are stellar.

Some of it is perfect and classic. Some is meh. 3/5

Cult of Personality is excellent. The rest of the album is average like RHCP. 3 stars for being innovative in its time.

A personal fave.

Not my thing.

Music is treasure because it evokes memories both remembered and forgotten. 1987 was a magical year for me and this album evokes that magic. Love it.

My favorite forever.

Masters!

God bless the Millennials.

The first album I ever bought. 1972. $5.00. Classic.

1973 welcome to glam rock. Respect but not for me.

Synchronicity II is a keeper. Good album except “Mother.”

British psychedelia. Precursor to Tommy. Pink Floyd, Beatles too. Why weren’t they successful?

Classic Willy Nelson. The first not the best.

Holy cow. I had Brian Eno 4 days ago. I’m not a big fan of Brit glam. But this one is the beginning of ambient music.

Folk music but not for me. Ambient yes but too much discrete instrument moments made it non-ambient.

Classic soul. Beautiful. One if the best live performances ever.

Beatles undisputed they are the best-just not for me. Lots of hits here. That means 4/5 to me.

Let’s keep it in last place. OMG. I can’t believe I wasted time listening to this. Throbbing Gristle in a word is “moist.” Wish I could give negative points but I will settle for 1/5.

Much respect. Just not my thing almost 50 years later.

A few good ones and a lot of similar ones. Friendly nice Canadians. I know it’s 5 stars for many listeners but not me. I will give 3 for respect.

Just had Beatles Revolver 3 days ago. This one is noteworthy just for George’s contributions. “Something” and “Here Comes The Sun.”

Sinatra is a blessing. Angel’s voice. But except for “Girl From Ipanema” the other songs’ lyrics are meh and dated. Not classic.

The Thin White Duke. Bowie’s cocaine album. He said he didn’t remember a lot of it. Everyone loves it 5/5. Not me.

Love DM. Personal Jesus.

Not for me.

Respect.

Rap no rhythm.

Loved it. Ambience. Blues. Guitar. No matter what language.

Not my type of music. And I did not like the German accented autobahn stuff.

2 powerful songs. American Pie is iconic. Vincent is my private treasure.

Heaven Music. Every sound every word touches my soul. Whether alone or in a crowd, SS comforts me.

I already listened and reviewed in my first short-lived trip. Yes. Hot buttered soul.

New Orleans. Gothic. Fairy Tales. Blues. Great lyrics.

Love. Thanks Jay for bringing this to me. Concert in 2009. Beautiful harmony like CSNY.

Meh

Perfect

The hits for sure but also some great surprises. Except for the Car song.

Deep Irish sorrow.

Pure punk repetitive. Totally captures the times. But still. 1 good song. I wanna be sedated! (Not on this album).

Electronica is not my thing! But this was good ambiance for background so I will give 3 instead of 2.

Ambient music. I like the concept. But this is a bit intrusive for easy at-home background music. 2.

Not for me. Prog rock. A bit jarring. Do not like Geddy Lee’s voice at all. 1.

I don’t get it. One or two interesting sounds. Like Bjork. Why is this album on the list?

The question is do you rate the artist or the album or the cultural significance. I recognize the significance but I rate the album 2 stars.

Drek. 1 star only bc I have to.

Respect but mixed feelings.

I enjoyed this!

I like the music and the instruments but not the voice. I was going to go 3 but I read reviews that gave 4 and thought perfect. I repeat: I like the music and instruments but not the voice so I’m going 2.

Nostalgic for East Lansing!

I’m going to give any PF album 5 stars. Another masterpiece here. I will listen to this again and again.

Classic voice and music. Great lyrics. Good memories for a few lot of times. Saw at Tiger Stadium in the rain. Except for Amazing Grace. Not for Rod Stewart!

I enjoyed it. Hip hop background music was fun.

Don’t like the voice. Liked 2 songs.

It’s a classic. Points for the Irish!

Pure punk sound. Talking Heads did it best. This is second rate. 2 stars.

Love every bit. All the hits and then some. This will up my hard rock points.

Meh. I don’t get it. Below average pop music.

I like this. Lots of hits.

Great memories thanks to Chris for introducing me to this band.

Intro to punk rock. Lots of short songs. Enjoyable.

Classic. Riders on the Storm to end it.

An example of how music brings memories. 1987 was a great year.

Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart. My lesson today. Every virtuoso individual performance does not make the whole album. For every solid guitar sound there was a Rod Stewart vocal. That means NO for me. There’s a time and place but this was not it. 2 stars.

Not for me.

Classic and perfect.

Wow. I liked this. Background music was great. Krautrock!? Who knew?

I like it. Classic 80’s kick off. But I like others 80s’ albums more.

Wow. Loved this. Bowie’s journey through the years with graceful elegant and passionate music.

Loved. Influenced Talking Heads and later hip hop. Brave warriors.

Steely Dan is in my top five. Perfect.

Detroit props. Credit for excellent guitar work. Jack White.

Not for me.

This was a new sound when it came out. Enjoyable memories of Ginny at the time. Love the hits and a few more.

Argh. Same as Harvest. Unavailable.

Intro to punk rock!

Ambient and peaceful. Great background soothing dream.

Hated. A blanket of gloom and depression. This is not music.

New for me. I enjoyed.

Wonderful CSNY sound. Soothing and harmonious.

I like the new instruments used. “Under My Thumb”

Eternal summer.

Cheese deluxe. Gross. No thanks. Go away.

Beautiful. Great lyrics and music.

Gloomy and eerie. I like Radiohead but this is mean.

Okay for background noise but not much else. Does anyone like techno/electronica? Not me. 1 point.

Some good some bad. Meh.

Heartbreaker. Ramble On. Classical gems. 5 stars.

Classic harmonies. Great first album by CSN only to become a masterpiece with Y.

Interesting new at the time.

On the day home to MI from NC! Distinctive voices and good rhythm. Dido clip is excellent. 3 stars would have been 4 but for homophobia and hate. It was a sign of the times but now we strive for kindness and mercy.

Love this. Hello Detroit.

A few gems but not his best.

The best of the best. Vocals, lyrics, Johnny’s voice and easygoing dialogue. 6 stars if I could. Love this!

Surprise. I really enjoyed every bit of this, despite my lack of love for Brit pop/rock.

I like hiphop. I respect Raekwon and Tribe et al. But this was too too. Not for me.

Perfect.

The first album was revolutionary. The Unplugged Sessions brought the richness, intimacy and pure talent. 5 stars-after listening to this 3 times.

Love this. I only knew Beck radio hits. My bad. This is excellent rich grooves. Every song is better and better. A keeper.

Not for me. Nice background but not much.

First song could have been a one-hit wonder. The rest is garbage.

Loved this. Music virtuosity. Listened twice.

TH is always in my Top 5. Psycho Killer.

Excellent.

Pop culture! Thank you, Britney.

I enjoyed much more than I thought I would! 70’s vibes for sure. I do not like prog or much English stuff but I really enjoyed this!

Surprise for me. I don’t like electronica but this was fine as background noise/music for energy.

Surprise. Heard of but never heard. Arcade Fire mixed with 60’s type pop/rock. Enjoyed.

In my opinion— meh.

Enjoyed this bc melody rhythm and message. Good background music.

So 90s swagger. But good voice and rhythm. He developed something better.

Surprise. I liked this a lot. Not the angry bitter Lou Reed. This was sweet sound.

Sweet music. You are the Sunshine of my Life.

I love this. I loved it when it was released and I love it more now. 69 simple songs full of great wit and wordplay. Fun as background music to just pick up a word scrap that is meaningful. 5 star masterpiece.

Deep.

Classic Jimi. The guitar, the voice, everything about it.

Electronica. No soul.

RHCP are a favorite. Flea is supreme on bass. Lyrics are thoughtful. 3 stars. Good but not great.

I enjoyed this a lot. R&B, soul, hiphop. Queen of neo-soul. D’Angelo vibe.

Wicked guitar. Legendary.

Meh.

Classic eternal

Classic CCR

ZZ Top. No argument-HOF.

Tragedy. Beautiful voice sang sad songs.

Didn’t do anything for me but gotta respect the originalities.

Always good background and dancing.

Classic country. Easy listening.

Voice of an angel with loving messages for all.

I could listen to this every day.

The root of so much great music!

A lot of favorites to this day. 4 stars for being enjoyable!

Excellent first album. David Bowie collaboration. China Girl! Listened to album twice.

Pink Floyd always a masterpiece.

No can do.

Good listening. I can’ stop the rain.

Brit electronica.

New Wave begins. Sweet pop.

Masterful. Talent plus enjoyable listening = 4

His best.

Classic. Brilliant. I’m not a jazz fan but this is the best.

Sweet gentle.

Not for me.

As stated in other reviews, not my cup of tea. Bjork sounds. No thanks.

I like Joy Division and New Order.

No thank you. At all. Meh and argh.

Meh.

Trying to be early cool punk but missed.

Average.

Beautiful voice.

Early punk rock. Nice job.

Always 5 stars for this legend.

Perfect.

While my guitar gently weeps is the only masterpiece. Double album of meh.

The first true good hiphop.

I don’t like British electronica but I love New Order.

I like it. Background film noir.

Wow. A complete surprise. Never heard of til now. I liked a lot. Peter Gabriel vibe. Want to listen to it again.

Insipid. Ennui. Boredom. Why is this on the list?

This was perfect in its time.

Excellent. Could listen a lot.

Liked a lot. Nice surprise.

Sucks. The worst hard-rock/heavy metal ever. Whines.

Good. Listened twice.

No.

Average at best.

TP is always 5 stars in my view. Breakdown is a favorite always.

GOAT

Timeless.

So average.

Instrumental nope.

Props. Excellent 1990s pop punk. Several hits.

Drek.

I enjoyed it. Listened 2x.

4 stars instead of 5 because this is a short album. Otherwise it’s 5 stars always for JB.

Some good some boring.

No.

Using the new scoring system: 4 points. I am struck by this album. Love 2022 song. How did I midd this album? 2013-2014. Busy times. 4 stars for sure. I love The War On Drugs.

I get it but not for me.

70’s-80’s rock but listenable.

Beautiful voice and lyrics. His elegy.

I loved this when it came out. Love it still!

Enjoyed early punk rock.

I like this best of Costello albums.

Nice surprise!

Why even 1 point. Garbage for the ears.

I liked the sounds like New Orleans jazz.

Great voice and rhythm. It would be 4 stars except for the excessive profanity.

Respect. The early days of rock and roll. Sweet songs.

“Groovy punjab funky sounds” Very enjoyable for British folk punk. Sitar Indian folk funky music is nice! 4 stars from me.

Always 5 stars.

Too profane for me.

In the top 5 for the worst albums.

Legendary. Total Woodstock and 60’s.

Great voice.

Bossa nova. Much respect.

It was nice but not great. Poor Travis.

Love this. Listened 2 times and coulda done more.

Nope.

Unable to listen. Love Neil Young but have not been able to hear anything.

What a great surprise. Precursor to Pink Floyd.

Nope. Whiny voice.

Congratulations #220 on my journey: for a negative point album if I could give negatives…I will settle for a 1. I will shut this off right now. Even in low volume it is horrifying. Off… right now 😳😖

Grunge 1990s. AIC is a classic.

Meh on this album but one song heard outside of the album was good. Still, not good enough against a lot of other music.

Scottish disco dance hall. No.

Loved every bit. Listened a few times. A keeper.

Excellent different Jack White.

It was not music. The only cool thing is the album title.

Right down there with Slipknot and Throbbing Gristle. Dead last actually.

Always 5 stars.

Classic full of good.

Deja vu! Great memories of when this was big in my life. First when it came out and second early 2000’s.

Love. Chris Cornell and company.

Iconic.

I like this. T. Rex is a always a good listen.

Gospel. I could listen to this every day.

80’s favorites.

Beautiful ambiance.

Groove is in the heart plus.

Very sweet and gentle.

Great memories of this entire album. Lots of hits.

Sweet and light 60s songs.

Enjoyable.

Hits and generally good.

3 beautiful legendary voices make a beautiful album.

Respect. Sounds totally ELP. Good background but not for me.

I could not wait for this to be done. Not only bad. Intrusive. Obnoxious.

Interesting instrumentals.

Nope.

One of my favorite albums. Every song.

Not for me.

Groove.

Not for me.

No.

I liked the album! I had heard some hits before but not the whole album. I could listen to this again so it’s 4 stars.

Repeated listens. Jack White is talented.

Sweet country music.

Classic first generation punk.

Time After Time.

Every song was the same! Over and over and over . . .

One song only😖! It was good and I wanted to hear more. Oh well.

I liked it a lot when it came out. It’s even better now to listen to the whole album.

Nice surprise. Never heard of her but now I’m a fan.

Sentimental reasons. It was sweet and happy and full of possibilities when I was young.

Nope.

Punk in the beginning.

Always fun.

Sultry vibe.

Love. Moody.

Respect. A fave of Chris, Sam, and Maddie.

Industrial krap. Just what I want to listen to after 1 hour at Beaumont lab and coming home to lack of electricity. 1 Point because that’s the least I can give. This is NOT musik.

Once again Can’t listen to Neil Young. Cinnamon Girl is a fave. Oh well.

Lyrics are awful but music is good hard rock.

A favorite. A large part of my life 2000-2002.

Plain excellence great beat!

A big fave back in the day.

Great surprise. Happy 60s zeitgeist. Love this!

Tiny dancer.

Even this early stuff shows great promise of what was to come…

Perfect.

No. No. No. listened to 3 songs. That was enough. Cannot go on. Scottish imitation 80’s and punk. I can respect Scottish accomplishments for many things but not crappy music. No.

Wouldn’t It Be Nice is reason enough to give the album 5 stars. I like the rest of the album too. God Only Knows. Caroline No. Gentle vibes.

Okay. Recognize the guitar work.

I liked this more than I expected.

Dire Straits always.

I recognize The Cult. It’s okay but no need to listen again.

Irish ☘️

Great surprise. Listened twice.

Elvis’s very best. This one is a keeper.

Really enjoyed. Sweet old time country kid.

Beautiful voice and songs. Gentle country sound.

Always a pleasure. Immense talent.

Respect. Loved it then and love it now. It’s Like That, and that’s the way it is.

Very surprised I enjoyed this despite being Scottish melange of hiphop, rap, KrautRock. I listened twice and would listen again.

No.

Classic. Great guitar Clapton and Duane Allman.

Completely mixed feelings. 1 or 5 stars so I split the difference. Interesting and riveting on one hand and disgusting garbage on the other hand. Draws me in or pushes me away.

Perfect for Sunday morning.

4 stars for what it was when it first came out. Never Let Me Down.

Always gentle.

I liked this.

Hate Brit and jazzy metal Krautrock- but this was listenable background.

“Electronic dance music.”

Just what I need this morning. Saturday. A funeral later today. I will start my hour drive soon. Thank you for this.

I liked it. Several familiar songs. British hard rock but still good. Not every day, but good occasionally.

I love Deep Purple but this one woulda been better to experience live. The album turned ho-hum.

Sweet. An underrated beautiful voice and sound.

So Bowie. Immense talent from the get go.

Get out of my house. This is as bad as the worst on this list. I hate it. Go away. Hard pass.

Love. Familiar and unfamiliar. All great.

A big favorite in the 90’s.

Harmless, not offensive.

Love. Gentle rap in the early days.

Iconic 80’s hits. I will always enjoy this even if I do not request it.

I won this album on a radio call-in contest! Eagles are one of my all-time favorites. This album is perfect.

Not relevant to anything at all. Just a group of guys practicing their instruments. I could do better myself. No thank you.

Beautiful.

Happy tunes. ☘️💕🎶🥳

60s gentle pop. Okay.

Well done. Excellent social commentary. Chuck D and Flava Flave

Sweet gentle harmonies.

Iconic for the times.

Completely unnecessary

Ok-but I recognize the acclaim.

Read his bio. What an interesting and tortured soul.

I liked more than I thought I would so 3 stars.

Respect. Dave Grohl is the Foo Fighters .

Not for me.

I enjoyed this. Buena Vista Social Club vibes.

In the bottom 5. Waste of time.

Aimee Mann is always 5 stars in my book. I could listen to anything of hers every day.

Tepid. Not awful.

Temptations are always a great experience. Love. Thus album has iconic hits but a few misses so 4 stars.

Sweet voice. Always a pleasure.

I loved this in the 80s and 90s.

SZA good.

Every U2 album is 5 stars.

Love Cee-Lo. Great voice and tunes.

I liked it. Especially first song.

Always 5 stars.

Very nice.

Very enjoyable now as then. Talent.

Pure piano. Not for me but props for the talent.

I can see the genesis of grunge. I like the first song: Touch Me, I’m Sick. It’s fine for grunge but not 2 hours’ worth!

Beautiful from the heart.

Classic. Thank you Phil Spector. Best Christmas album ever.

Enjoyed but gave me images of 80s angst.

I love this. Fun and sad and happy and sweet. Distinctive voice. Great classic songs with Dusty’s touch. Loved every minute.

Interesting. Background tunes good but annoying otherwise. Why is this on the list?

Sorry. No but thanks for trying.

One of my favorites since it came out. I remember walking in downtown Lansing by the capitol and the courtrooms-with this album on a cassette tape in a WalkMan. Priceless memories of HOPE. Perfect listen for 12/31/23 a.m. retrospective (but would also be great for 1/1/24 a.m. prospective!).

Chill. Instantly recognized as Miles Davis.

How do I get 2 my bloody valentine albums within 10 days?? I liked this one more. It was my life amidst mid-8Os angst.

I like this album best of all of his albums.

Jazz straight up.

The only good one is Day In The Life. The rest is tepid.

Smoky and mysterious vibe since it came out. Always enjoyed.

I was so happy to finally see this one here! Love all of it.

80s angst Smith’s world. Works for me.

Not for me.

Loved this in the 80s. Still great energy.

Respect. Enjoyed but could not listen every day. Anger well presented.

Not for me but recognize the importance. Loved the Snoop contributions.

Perfect quiet mellow time.

Instant 60s vibe.

***** Ingrained in my childhood. Gentle melodies and superb lyrics for everyone.

Perfect.

Sweet and harmless.

Steely Dan is a top 5 band in my life. Loved Aja when it came out and a lot of great memories then and now.

Not my cup of tea but I recognize and respect.

I recognized a lot. I liked it.

Classic.

Love this since it was released. Perfect Saturday morning listening. Great talent. RIP, Michael Jackson.

Great surprise. Dylan-esque.

Props to Queen Latifah. Easy listening to a rap sound beginning.

Always recognize YYYs when I hear on radio. No complaints. But the entire album was a great surprise. I like YYYs!

Tepid.

I am not the audience for this.

Derivative ordinary.

A total vibe. Dark and spooky. Sometimes that’s what you want to hear. I like it.

Love. My first compact disc experience was this album.

Not my thing but always familiar and enjoyable. Extra point for being good despite all of their tragedies.

Bottom 5

Loved this when it came out and I was young. Love it even more with age and experience. 5 starts always. Thank you, Billy Joel.

Jazz

Fond memories of the 80s

Never heard of it. Enjoyed but won’t go back. Thanks for the lift.

Marvin Gaye was a gift from God. That voice is so smooth. Iconic. I could listen to Marvin every day-not the same album but all of his songs.

No objection. Fine background music.

Well done, Courtney. Rage and passion. Not to be a regular listen but enjoyed it for a day.

Enjoyable.

Hard pass.

Nope.

I enjoyed this mire than I thought I would. I liked it way back when it came out but more so today. Older and wiser? Fiona’s timeless music or my life?

Liked alot. Could listen every day. Peaceful vibe.

Always a happy favorite.

Just as sweet as when it came out.

The birth of cool. Bossa Nova. My childhood memories of life with Mom and Dad and my siblings. This vinyl record on the deluxe stereo. Nice memories.

Surprisingly fine. I’m not a big Van Morrison fan, but I recognize his talent. I could listen to this regularly as background ambience.

Pure 80’s punk. Sweet. Listenable.

Well done. Not my favorite genre but I always enjoy Traffic.

The weather outside is frightful. Apocalyptic, dark and windy, at 10:00 am. The music is delightful. This album is just what I needed this morning. Thanks, Tom Yorke and Radiohead.

Good lo-fi down low. Despite all my rage, I’m still just a rat in a cage.

Perfect. My childhood. Parents played this album constantly. Only good memories for me.

I like but too long.

Loved this when it came out many years ago…It was fresh and revolutionary then. It remains fresh and revolutionary today.

Gentle and harmless.

Love this. Classic Byrds vibe. Great harmonies. Soothing in the midst of unease.

5 stars because of solid songs plus great memories evoked. Thanks ZZ Top for giving me a wonderful time-both yesterday and in the past.

Great Black Sabbath sound but first album is not great like later albums.

The voice is irritating.

U2 was never my fave but I loved 2 albums. This was 1. I am struck by Bono’s voice in this album. Pure emotion that touches my heart every time.

Complete love/hate. Some good (4 points) and some argh (1 point). So I split the difference and lowered again. 2. Sorry.

NO!

3 stars for the nostalgia.

Perfect example of 90’s alternative rock

Interesting. She had a lot to say for her broken years. Sad and gifted.

Props for distinctive sound and vision. It was groundbreaking at the time and for Eminem.

Always 5 stars.

This should remain in 1981. No reason to bring it back. Yes it's got the 80s vibes but there are so many 80s soundtracks that are much better at it.

This shoulda been a 90s hit like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, et al. So sorry I didn’t know them when they were more relevant. But enjoyable anyway.

Instantly recognizable. I like QOTSA vibe.

Salsa ambience. Great listening in the background of daily chores.

Respect for old Kanye.

Nice but not 1001-worthy.

Ordinary and forgettable.

There is so much better: Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, the Staple Singers, the Temptations, the Four Tops…

Why???

I had not heard about this. Blame that on the pandemic. Very enjoyable. I could add this to my daily routine.

Classic Detroit beginning of punk rock sound. Thanks Iggy et al.

Bless their hearts. Not old Southern rock (Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd) but a sweet tribute to them. Fine background music.

A favorite from the get-go.

Meh. There was a lot to like from this genre. This is not one of them.

I’m not a big VM fan. But I recognize his voice and his music are viewed as sacred for many people. So 3 stars from me.

Ambience.

REM is always 5 stars in my opinion.

Happy.

A lot of tune up in the front. I almost gave up. But I continued. Too much work for 2 stars.

Classic Britpop. Just fine if that’s what you want tiday.

Always powerful. Always love. Quintessential Marley.

Unbelievably awful thrash.

Fond memories of the MTV video. I like that Take On Me has become a melody used in happy ads.

Sad and sweet. Eternal Wilco. Love it.

Strong metal. Metallica invented it.

The power of music. I listened to this and it evoked a lot of my daily life in the 80s. I enjoyed the sentimental journey.

I like the concept of short/ sweet songs. Get to the point. Point. DONE. Well-played.

I like this for sweet gentle Kinks tunes.

Fine for low background energy until the last song-which annoyed me. A 3 then became a 2.

Ethereal. Sweet heavenly music.

I don’t like electronica or Brit pop. But I liked this a lot!

Solid.

Not bad.

Sad.

Troubadour. Trailblazer. Thank you for everything you have done, Bob Dylan!