1001 Albums Summary

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112
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10%
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1970
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17
5-Star Albums
11
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
5 2.87 +2.13
Rapture
Anita Baker
5 2.94 +2.06
We Are Family
Sister Sledge
5 3.48 +1.52
Hotel California
Eagles
5 3.58 +1.42
Graceland
Paul Simon
5 3.72 +1.28
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
5 3.72 +1.28
Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
5 3.73 +1.27
Let's Stay Together
Al Green
5 3.75 +1.25
Metallica
Metallica
5 3.77 +1.23
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
5 3.8 +1.2

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
1 3.88 -2.88
3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
1 3.45 -2.45
Odelay
Beck
1 3.45 -2.45
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
1 3.35 -2.35
Horses
Patti Smith
1 3.31 -2.31
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
1 3.27 -2.27
Leftism
Leftfield
1 2.89 -1.89
A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
1 2.85 -1.85
Freak Out!
The Mothers Of Invention
1 2.81 -1.81
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
2 3.65 -1.65

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Ten by Pearl Jam
May 17 2023

Like this a lot, want to listen to it more often. Contains some of their greatest songs

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
May 18 2023

Like it, but not for more than 1 listen

The Bends by Radiohead
May 19 2023

Better than I expected when I saw it was Radiohead. I am a bit biased, but they surprised me. Sounds were quite good, liked some songs, but still stayed a little dull and samesy.

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
May 23 2023

Not my music at all, beatles is just too abstract most songs that are not part of top 2000

Wild Wood by Paul Weller
May 25 2023

Surprisingly nice, but not really my taste. Would listen again, but a bit too alternative

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
May 29 2023

Its weird, but the good kind of weird? I like the opening track, but after that it is quite alternative

Horses by Patti Smith
May 30 2023

What a horrible music

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Jun 01 2023

amazing, nice album

Jun 05 2023

I didnt know what to expect. Never heard of King Crimson. According to Youtube Music it was one of the first Prog Rock bands. They happily surprised me. The Album has a theme to it, which is quite different with every number. Nice assortment of instruments and vocals.

Let's Stay Together by Al Green
Jun 06 2023

There is so much soul and feeling in this album. Love his voice, combined with the "simple" backgrounds. La-la for you was my biggest find from this album

In The Wee Small Hours by Frank Sinatra
Jun 07 2023

Music is too slow for me. I know Frank Sinatra is a hero and a musical legend, but it is not something I would listen to on a frequent basis, as the tempo is just below what I look for in music most of the time

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Jun 08 2023

There is something to Michaels voice that sucks you in. It is a really nice album, nicely composed. Not something for an everyday listen, but definitely a mood listen.

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
Jun 13 2023

Its not bad, but also not something I would want to try more often. Its only 4 numbers, quite some mumbling, which isnt ideal for working/reading. When they play music, it is nice.

The Gilded Palace Of Sin by The Flying Burrito Brothers
Jun 14 2023

Country music where you can hear that it is from 1969. Not really a fan of country music. No real energizers, it is all a bit mundane, equal volumes, nothing that jumps out...

Leftism by Leftfield
Jun 15 2023

Yeah, no... I am not into this at all. Electronic music with a reggae undertone. It is just plain awful

Sea Change by Beck
Jun 19 2023

It was a nice discovery, but difficult to pinpoint what I like. Not something to listen to daily though

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Jun 22 2023

What a boring, melodramatic album. The strong Bruce songs did not come from this album.

...And Justice For All by Metallica
Jun 26 2023

I never liked metal, or metallica all that much. I have seen them live, and that was an awesome experience, as the singers voice has become a lot nicer to listen to. I would never listen to this myself, but I understand why others would like it

Sunshine Superman by Donovan
Jun 28 2023

There were some surprise songs that I actually liked, and some that I had to skip. You can hear that it is an old album. The music is simple with a lot (or even too much) repetition of instruments and phrases. Opening song was the nicest. Not something I will listen to after this however.

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council
Jun 29 2023

What a hidden pearl. I never heard of this album or the artist, but I fell in love. Such good music, especially the opening song Mick's blessing. Good mix of Jazz and pop.

All Directions by The Temptations
Jul 05 2023

Papa was a rollin stone is a classic, but the rest of the album was fully new to me. It was a pleasant surprise. Nice voices, and strong texts. Especially on Run Charlie Run, which I had to look up for some extra background story.

Duck Rock by Malcolm McLaren
Jul 07 2023

horrible

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Feb 23 2024

Sympathy for the devil is quite nice, but the rest of the music is okay, but not really my style. Never was a big Rolling Stones fan anyway.

Feb 26 2024

What a boring album, all the same melody, same blues feel without any highs. Mr tamborine man is the only highlight of the album, and even that is more nostalgia than actual interesting. Never really listened to Bob Dylan before, but it doesnt feel like a must listen from this album. Gates of Eden is absolutely not my thing

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Feb 27 2024

I always thought I wouldnt like Amy Winehouse, but that is maybe because I despise Valery as a song. This album though was a really pleasant surprise. Good songs, nice mix of different styles. Will listen to it more often!

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Feb 28 2024

Mostly a guy with a guitar, who can sing, but it is all the same

Feb 29 2024

Really liked this album, with some golden oldies. I understand why people state that it may be his best album

Parklife by Blur
Mar 04 2024

Girls & Boys is a classic that I really like, but would never add yo my personal list of daily listens. The rest of the album is quite a mix with songs that are listened over 20 mil listens, or only 224k. Parklife is nice, really liked the drums in that one. Bank Holiday, debt collector and far out are a little too alternative for my taste.

Metallica by Metallica
Mar 05 2024

Wow this album is way better than I thought it would be. Not too big a metal/metallica fan, but these songs are really strong. Enter sandman I have some fond memories of, as they played live on Pinkpop, and it was afterwards one of the first songs I heard on the radio driving back, reliving the experience again. The unforgiven is also really nice.

Blur by Blur
Mar 12 2024
My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Mar 13 2024

Some good poppy numbers, nothing too special

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Mar 14 2024

Good album, with child in time. Like the vibe, although it isnt for an everyday listen.

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Mar 15 2024

What a horrible music, my god. Terrible voices. Totally not my taste. Was probably pretty alternative for its age, but given the fact that the most listened song only has a million listens, it is probably not even nostalgic for most people.

Mar 18 2024

Really nice album to listen to, especially the more known ones, such as champagne supernova, Wonderwall, Morning glory, Dont look back in anger. Never listened to the full album, but will def relisten

Dookie by Green Day
Mar 20 2024

Surprisingly good! Really liked this album

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Mar 21 2024

I like how we all complain about current day music that it is all the same, and too simple, and this album has a song called Mrs. Vandebilt that is just the background voices sing: "ho-heho" for all minutes of the song. All in all a good album, better than some of the other Paul McCartney albums I have heard.

Mar 27 2024

If the guy doesnt talk the songs could be quite pleasant bluesy/jazzy. But his raw voice and mostly the lyrics are distracting (together with the laughter). Eggs and Sausage is the first number he actually sings, and it is pleasant. Better off without a wife is also quite okay. I think I would enjoy this a lot more if it was only songs, and no talking/cabaret at all.

Hypnotised by The Undertones
Mar 28 2024

What a mediocre album. Nothing special, nothing outstanding. All kinda samesies.

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Mar 29 2024

This is a really nice album. Good music, will have to listen to this one more often.

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Apr 01 2024

Some really good numbers, others are less my thing. overall a quite steady album.

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes
Apr 02 2024

This comes to me as surfer rock, and I dont like it a lot. It is laid back, but not too musical.

Apr 03 2024

Electronic music with a good singer on top of it. Like the vibe, not the execution

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan
Apr 05 2024

Really good songs on this album. Reelin' in the years, do it again, love them!

Apr 11 2024

Never took the time to listen from start to finish, although I know quite some of the songs. Some hidden favorites of mine are grey seal and I've seen that movie too. I loved the long intro song, Funeral for a friend, which felt like 2 or 3 songs. Quite an experience.

Graceland by Paul Simon
Apr 15 2024

I have this on Vinyl, really like it. Good songs, good mix of styles, just a classic.

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Apr 18 2024

Yeah this is not my jam. Too much rap, too little good songs. Some were a bit nice, but most I skipped.

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Apr 19 2024

This album pleasantly surprised me. I started with a little resistence, didnt have the best mindset. But it it pleasant easy rock music, with some celtic fibes. Nice vocals.

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
Apr 22 2024

A nice listen, but nothing too special. Son of a preacher man is a classic. The rest of the songs are rather forgettable. Also like the windmills of your mind.

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens
Apr 23 2024

This album had quite some songs I knew, but didnt know were from him. Wild world, father and son. Really like this album and its songs

Sound Affects by The Jam
Apr 24 2024

What a mediocre forgettable album. Not bad, just also not unique

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Apr 25 2024

Alternative noise, horrible experience, stopped after the 4th song, which luckily was quite quick, as his songs are only 1 minute.

Aha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon
Apr 26 2024

I wanted to like this, but it mostly is just slightly off to be a good song for me.

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Apr 30 2024

I dunno. I dont hate it, but I also think it is rather forgettable. Have listened to it 3 times, but no song really stuck out, or stuck with me. I wanted to like it, but it is just mostly not rememberable enough for me.

New Forms by Roni Size
May 01 2024

Not as bad as I thought it would be after the first song. But not my style, never liked electronic music

S&M by Metallica
May 02 2024

I normally like everything orchestra related, but this was a bit too raw for me still. This is the Metallica sound that I dont like too much.

Clandestino by Manu Chao
May 03 2024

Way nicer than I anticipated. Bongo bong is a classic, but some of the French/Spanish songs are quite nice as well. Not a daily listen, but definitely a repeat listen!

Moondance by Van Morrison
May 06 2024

Cool songs, good album!

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
May 07 2024

One of my favorite albums of all time. Know this in and out. The chain is my favorite of the whole album

May 08 2024

Firth of Firth is a really nice song. The rest of the album is okay to listen to, but a bit too chaotic for my liking sometimes.

May 10 2024

A perfect album from REM. I love all the melodies on it. Night swimming, man on the moon, Find the river. No bad songs. Can listen to this all day

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
May 13 2024

Note my music. Lot of noise, lot of sounds, but not melodious.

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
May 14 2024

Forgettable, no real hits or earcatchers. Probably very good for its time, but not a regular listen for me

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
May 15 2024

Better than I expected, but not really my style. The rap and hiphop is quite okay

Penthouse And Pavement by Heaven 17
Aug 07 2024

It started relatively strong. I am not the biggest fan of the simple electronic beats, but some songs were quite enjoyable. At the end however it overstayed its welcome. Didnt like them from Lets make a bomb onwards.

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Aug 08 2024

One of the best albums ever. All numbers here are hits. Love it, should listen to it more often.

Nice album, that I just recently listened to a podcast about. This was one of the first albums with a story on it, less of a collection of songs. It is cool that this came in my recommendations only a week later. I do find some of the songs a bit lack-luster. But Bowie never was my style.

Street Signs by Ozomatli
Aug 14 2024

Album is not available on youtube music, at least not in the Netherlands. Listened to the title songs via a different route, and it sounds okay. Bit too much rap. The Northern African sounds accompanying are nice.

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
May 28 2025

Contains No woman no cry, but a different version that I am used to. Don't listen to reggae often, but this is a classic. So far really like it. Most of the nummers were quite nice, nothing too special. Better album than I thought.

The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys
May 29 2025

I probably missed the Zeitgeist on the BeachBoys, but this album is so bland to me. No interesting song, no bangers.

Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz
May 30 2025

Let love rule is the only song I know, and has by far the most listens. The other songs are not bad, but also not easy listening songs. There are quite some unpleasnt parts in the other songs. I like Be as well, a calmer melodious song, direclt followed by my least liked song, blues for my sister. Lenny has a nice voice, but for me quite often misses the beat.

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Jun 02 2025

Gimme shelter is a great song. Love in Vain I didnt like the vocals, but the vibe and instruments were nice. You cant always get what you want is a classic as well.

Abbey Road by Beatles
Jun 03 2025

Lot of great songs on here. Come together, oh darling, something, here comes the sun. I dont like the more experimental songs on the album, such as mean mr mustard.

Jun 04 2025

Punkrock band, with some okay songs, but then also noise such as Drug Me. The overall vibe is really busy, not what I listen music for. I had to turn off chemical warfare, as it got too alternative.

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
Jun 05 2025

What a short album, only 36 minutes. When I got this assigned I didnt know what to expect, except some old rock band. That remained mostly the same, until the album title song, which I recognized. I can imagine this being a really important album for the time, as I hear quite some influences of it in later music. Focus, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd all kind of come to mind, and were founded later. Interesting listen and read about!

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
Jun 06 2025

Indian music. I normally listen to these albums when working, but that was quite difficult for this album. It was not bad, but the droning sounds kept me from focussing. It isnt bad per se, but also quite far from the styles I normally listen to. It is interesting though to read about the history, it being the first (well selling) record that made impact outside of Europe, and influcend great names such as George Harrison. But apart from that, not my style, not my jam :(

There's A Riot Goin' On by Sly & The Family Stone
Jun 11 2025

I dont know if it is coincidence or pushed by the site, but I got this album on the day that was announced the singer of Sly & The Family Stone has passed away. I love the vibe of the album, very groovy. Songs like Family Affair and Thank you for talkin to me Afrika are wonderful songs. The rest of the album was often more of the same, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Rapture by Anita Baker
Jun 12 2025

What a voice. This blew me away. I dont think I ever heard of her before, but wow. It is so soulful, especially the parts with the gospel. Loved every second of it.

Hotel California by Eagles
Jun 17 2025

Almost none of these songs are available via Youtube music. Only new kid in town, Pretty maids all in a row and Try and love again. Luckily I know the rest quite well. I love this kind of music and the album. I think Hotel California is slightly overrated, but New kid in town has some beautiful harmonies. Live in the fast lane is a nice listen. All around good songs!

Odelay by Beck
Jun 18 2025

What a weird album. I didn't like most songs. They were too monotonous, too little changes.

The Undertones by The Undertones
Jun 20 2025

A non-defining punk album for me. Really short, lot of samesy songs.

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Jun 24 2025

What a nice soulful album. We are family, He's the greatest dancer, Lost in music are all bangers. Nice to listen to, great vocals, interesting backings.

Chris by Christine and the Queens
Jun 25 2025

I have previously heard of Christine and the Queens, but that was when she was first getting popular, when this album came out. After that, I dont think she was ever on my radar again. It was a nice way to be reintroduced to her music. The band has a good feel musically. Christines singing is good, although not always in styles that I prefer. This was not bad, but also probably not something I would get back to.

Disintegration by The Cure
Jun 26 2025

The Cure always has a difficult spot for me. I dont dislike the music per se, but it also is not a vibe I dig normally. The lack of enthusiasm and power for the voice just makes it so undesirable for me to listen to. This album has some great songs, such as lullaby. The instruments are great, but just the singer is the dealbreaker for me.

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith
Jul 01 2025

Nice jazzy album. Good solos, nice sax and trumpet plays. Nice little gem

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
Jul 02 2025

This was an okay album. Nothing too special, or out of the ordinary. The orchestra parts on some songs really added some extras. The singers voice didnt really do it for me. Drums were nice though. Medium album overall.

Foo Fighters by Foo Fighters
Jul 08 2025

I really like the Foo Fighters, but havent listened much to this album, which was their first. It is quite heavy, which is the reason it turned me away in the past. Still not the biggest fan though. Love their later work a lot more.

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Jul 10 2025

What a horrible music. I dont like the voice, the instruments, the arrangements. It didnt click at all for me.

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
Jul 15 2025

It was a band that I never heard of before, nor did I know any songs. It was okay, but quite forgetable. Nothing really sticked out, or caught my attention for very long.

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Jul 16 2025

This remains one of my all time favorite bands. This album contains amazing songs such as sultan of swing, six-blade knive and water of love. No bad songs on the album for me. Love to play this on vinyl.

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Jul 17 2025

It was okay

Jul 22 2025

I dont really know what to think of this. I am always up for some funk, especially if they claim to mix it with rock. But most of these songs didnt really do it for me. Not enough funk, not enough rock, no good lyrics or voices, just overall okayish.

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
Jul 23 2025

This is too hiphop for mee. Too much rap, and too much random soundbits. The more popular songs were okay, but the majority not

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Jul 24 2025

Sad to see Ozzy go. Nice album, not too heavy.

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Jul 29 2025

For how often the Velvet Underground is cited as a source of inspiration by Bowie and others, I expected more. It is a really tame album with mostly quite straightforward music. I expected more alternative rythms and singing.

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