1001 Albums Summary

Reminds me of some bits of Fleetwood Mac in their use of synths on "Darkness, Darkness". Has a slight jazz pace to it, "On Sir Francis Drake" used a lot of floaty keys you would normally hear of LoFi Jazz records. It changes quickly into this rhythmic acoustic ballad presented in "Sunlight", a Very warm song, would be a perfect midday summer car ride song. Following with the song "Beautiful" which luls you in with a 70s sounding jazz pop sound but shines with the playful back and forth of the bass and drums, One constantly trying to out do the other to maintain the spotlight propelling the song forward. "Don't Let the Rain Get You Down" sounds as if it was a deleted song from "Abby Road", has the signature Beatles aesthetic without having the same cohesive nature of a Beatles song. "Quicksand" is reminiscent of the classic rock era of smooth drum and bass patterns with a swelling orchestra in the background. Definition of 70s Jazz rock with the guitar whining alongside the lead singer paired well with the background vocals leading to a kick ass feel good that you can't help but rock out with. Closing off with "Ride the wind" feels like a steep left turn left with this smooth jazz flow backed a floaty xylophone rhythm and a light piano melody, reminds me of waiting office music but with a welcomed jazz expertise. This album is kinda all over the place with no inherent structure. Doesn't detract from the lovely ride tho through all sorts of landscapes and moods. Perfect album to get a few friends and smoke a joint ideally in a place similar to the album cover.

There isn’t a dull moment in album. i’m too sleepy to right a good review but i liked it a lot.

What sounds like a breath of fresh air in the first few songs turns into dreadful monotony. No real evolution between the songs just the same idea stretched further and further. Select songs i’ll go back to but no substance here other then that.

Great listen, I was skeptical going in but I can see how this album influenced an entire generation of rock music. Perfect for a casual listen to while doing anything else. Leaves me wanting more

Songs are drawn out slightly too long. Feels like the most interesting parts are at the end and never stick around long enough. Lyrics are a bit repetitive which makes the songs feel slow. Second half of the album picks up the pace but not enough for this to be in my rotation. Will probably come back too when i need a good punk fix.