1001 Albums Summary

If it weren’t so tedious, I wouldn’t be so bored. If it weren’t half an hour too long, I wouldn’t be so irritated. But it is. And it is. Standout Tracks: Bitter Sweet Symphony, The Drugs Don’t Work

For a record with punky sensibilities, this has an unusually big sound, running the risk of bombast. Fortunately, it gets by on sincerity and the strength of its performances. And the sound is well worth the risk. Standout Tracks: Rich, Date with the Night, Maps, Y Control