1001 Albums Summary

Quite a few of the songs on this album are fairly similar, although it is well produced and I can't say I disliked any song on this list although I must admit it's not something I typically would've listened to on my own, good record! Stand out songs: Son of a Preacher Man - Certified Classic The Windmills of Your Mind - A great cover of the song and I'm surprised that it's not referenced as much as other versions No Easy Way Down - A true song I cannot deny, and another classic

What can you say about Pink Floyd except, they know how to make a good musical experience. It's a bit of a lost art form which is a shame but it does make it harder to listen to individual songs from the album. "Ahh yes, I enjoyed 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1-5' specifically around the 8 minute mark, absolute classic if you ask me." I might go against the grain here and say that the titular song was probably my least favourite on the album, but this is a album I 100% will be listening too again when I just have 45 minutes of spare time.

Absolute banger after banger. This is the kind of music I grew up with and still listen to so I may be a little bit biased. I will not deny however that the album definitely loses steam in the second half as seems to be a trend with the genre, but a great listen to regardless! Stand out songs: - Cherub Rock - A classic example of that mid 90's Indie Rock. If I was introducing someone to the genre then this would definitely be on the list of songs to play - Hummer - Life's a bummer 😔 - Silverfuck - Energetic, calm, energetic. The ending really kicks your feet out from under you with no warning.

I've long said that the 90's is the longest decade, it started early and finished late, this is one of the albums I point to as part of my case. A lot of the sound of the 90's hip hop is influenced by those that came in the twilight years of the 80's and much like Primal Scream's Screamadelica (which is from the same era), it's definitely a few years ahead of its time and ended up influencing artists several years down the line. But this album is a lot of fun to listen to, with a good mix of humour and strong lyrics with samples from some iconic songs. Although perhaps don't listen to De La Orgee in public, probably not a good idea Stand out songs: - The Magic Number - Tread Water - Buddy

I am a big fan of this genre and I do have quite a few albums of this caliber in my library and yet, this just didn't do anything for me. It's well produced sure but every song was just a tad too slow. It's a shame too because the first song was setting me up for great songs that just unfortunately didn't quite get there. Sorry guys

A staple band of the late 70's and early 80's British music scene. If you don't think you've heard them, you have. Heck, "That's Entertainment," on this album has been used in TV programmes and advertising campaigns several times within my lifetime. This album is one of their more out there albums and I'd say is a little bit more experimental than their others, but still great. Stand out songs: - Pretty Green - That's Entertainment: See above - Man In The Corner Shop

They weren't lying, this truly was an album full of ballads about murder. A little morbid and not my personal cup of tea but they sounded well made I cannot deny. Stand out songs: - Death Is Not the End

For a live recording from 1960 I am a little shocked at how great this sounds, even today some live music festival recordings don't sound this good it's a genuine surprise.

The album feels like it was all building to the last song, but what a last song it was lmao

Stand out songs: - For Free (Interlude): I really like the beat poem feeling of this song - These Walls: Really great backing track, you can tell Thundercat worked on this one

This one was a bit of a difficult listen... not because the lyrics were deep or got me bad but because there was so many effects over the instruments I couldn't hear what was going on. Taste the Floor specifically was a tricky one. Stand out songs: - Tinitus: I now have it - The Hardest Walk: Legitimately was a good song ngl - Sowing Seeds: A nice (comparatively) peaceful song - My Little Underground: It's easy to see

Quite a pleasent listen Stand out songs: - California Stars - Another Man's Done Gone

Not really sure what to think of this one. I liked it enough but there wasn't any songs that jumped out at me (although the cover of Goldfinger at the end caught me by surprise). But would listen again!

This is a tricky one, on the one hand knowing in hindsight what lead singer Chester Bennington went through in their personal life definitely does change the perspectives around some of the tracks on this album. It really was sad what he went through and as someone who tries their hardest to promote good mental health it is unfortunate when it affects someone more than they can handle. That being said judging it on its own merits I unfortunately do not think that it really deserves to be in the top 1,001 albums of all time. It feels, dare I say, very designed by committee. A lot of the songs feel like they are there to tick a box and there doesn't seem to be any real cohesion to the album at all. There's just a bit too much going on. But it's not even like I dislike nu-metal either, freaking, Rage Against the Machine, Corporate Avenger, freaking, Big Blue Monkey are you kidding me? It's not terrible, I ain't going to rag on it too hard, but it's not really a classic for me. It kind of feels a bit like if you have nostalgia for it you'll like it, otherwise it's kind of a difficult listen. I am aware that this isn't considered their best album so maybe I'll check out their other stuff at some point, maybe we just got off on the wrong foot

Going to be honest, it just didn't do anything for me. I didn't feel anything either way towards this album.

Honestly a great listen. Iggy really knows how to keep you interested. I especially like the songs where he'd randomly shout at the beginning of them. No stand out songs as this is one you should listen to all the way through

What an absolutely awesome experience. I was captivated for the full two hours a definite favourite for sure. Although I think disc one was definitely stronger, it's nice to have a genuinely great heavy rock experience as seen on the second disc. This is as much of an album as it is a journey, meaning that songs work in their own right as well as a part of the larger story of the album itself. Absolutely stand out stuff and worth a listen, even with it's 2 hour runtime (near 6 hours if you decide to go for that deluxe edition!) Stand out songs (there's a lot, 2 discs AND they're both great): - Here is no why - Bullet with Butterfly Wings: This one was in my childhood a lot, don't ask how - Porcelina of the Vast Oceans: I have a real soft spot for long songs that shift style as they go along, certified banger - Take Me Down - Farewell and Goodnight

As synthpop goes, this is some of the more unique of it. I will say this though, if this album came out today with a song like the first one, some knickers would definitely get in a twist. But I had a good time

I'd never heard of this band before but you know what, I'm really glad I now have. This album has quickly become a new favourite of mine in the genre. Legitimately cannot get enough of it. Every song is impactful and meaningful and if I could put them all in the stand out songs section I would. Your ears won't regret this one Stand out songs: - Red Eyes - Suffering - Burning - In Reverse

I was sitting there listening to this album thinking, \"wow, this sounds very similar to some of the early Ween stuff,\" low and behold the Dean Ween and Meat Puppets at one point did tour so that slight hunch was correct. Yeah, bloody loved it. A quirky but upbeat album, good stuff. Wish there were a few more vocal tracks is all, just to hear more great stuff from them! Stand out songs: - Plateau - New Gods - What To Do - Aura Borealis - I know I said I wanted more vocal tracks but this is good stuff right here!

Another album that feels like a complete package. I really like how the songs flow in to one another and I've mentioned it before but it's such a shame that that's kind of become a lost art in and of itself. The songs themselves were all good, not a single bad song on there, would give this one the highest of recommendations, nice, classic, upbeat Soul music with a splash of R&B. This album also has two quadraphonic mixes too so if you're able too, definitely replace Sunshine and Summer Breeze in your playlist with these versions as they bring out details in the songs I'd never heard before. Stand out songs: - That Lady - Sunshine (Go Away Today) - Summer Breeze - I was introduced to this song via Trammell Starks and although I prefer their cover, this cover is still brilliant. Two very different takes of the same song that both work in their own right. - The Highways of My Life

Short and sweet. This is bloody great. I'm a fan of punk anyway and like, this is pretty great. I think it does lose form a bit in the second half but sod it, not a bad song on here. Would recommend Stand out songs: - Re-Ignition - Secret 77

This one is a certified classic, there is nothing more I can add except One World is probably my favourite song, ooohhh, what? Me? Being a contrarian whatever next? Dogs will bark? Cats will meow? DFS will have a sale?

I must admit, I'm not the biggest Bowie fan but I had a good time with this album. Would recommend

This album is a bit of an interesting one, it's definitely lyrics first music second. It sounds a bit like old mate Leonard is just talking whilst there's someone banging out the tunes behind him. Doesn't really do anything for me but I cannot deny I know people who this really clicks with. It's like Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen), I think it has a good message but it just doesn't do anything for me as a song, but each to their own!

A nice relaxing album with songs that make you think a little. It's grand sweeping songs will get you in the mood to feel a little down, but at least you'll be swaying along with it. Stand out songs: - Old Man

There's not a single bad song on this album and it has been a favourite of mine for a while.

They were moving, they were grooving

Basically all the songs on this album appeared somewhere in your life C. early 2010s. Still, despite over exposure to them they're still bangers and for the genre it cannot be denied how important this album is since it sort of signalled a change in the latter third of the 2000s into the 2010s. By this point, the 90s were well and truly dead

Sitting out in the back garden with this playing in the background sounds like a dream. Although I do think some of the songs do lack some sort of oomph as they run for a bit long but this is just a good one to have on whenever you want to relax

Not really a huge folk fan and this didn't really sway me, but I will not deny that there absolutely were a couple of great songs on here Stand out songs: - Si Tu Dois Partir: Absolute banger of a cover - Percy's Song

I hate to say it but this just didn't do anything for me. Character rappers are nothing extraordinary in the genre so I was surprised to see so many people having an issue with this. I guess some of the topics spoken about can be uncomfortable absolutely but it's just an extension of the over the top character. All that said, it didn't really do much for me, kind of bleh. Although Qbert was good as always

Man, pop in the 60s hit different huh? Stand out songs: - Melody for an Unknown Girl - Corvair Baby

A nice and easy to listen to motown record Stand out songs: - Living For the City - He's Misstra Know-It-All

Hmm, hate to say it but this really didn't do anything for me, but I can respect the quality of the music at least. I think this genre might not appeal to me

Noisier than some noise albums, this didn't do much for me unfortunately Stand out songs: - Dracula Mountain

A fun pop-reggae album, would recommend for that British pub feel two with the bellowing on certain songs Stand out songs: - It's up to You - Little Bitch

Yep, that's 80s pop alright Stand out songs: - Synchronicity II

The second disc was a lot better than the first. Without wanting to put words into the artists mouth it definitely felt more like what they wanted to make whereas the first disc felt a bit, manufactured, for lack of a better term which made it a bit difficult to get through. Most of the songs on the first disc were written by half-a-dozen people, whereas the second just a couple. Felt a lot more personal and a lot more interesting. Stand out songs: - Welcome - Hurt

They sounded a bit upset about something or other

These guys really liked the loop machine and noise, would listen again

A few slow songs but a lot of good ones too

This is a great example of an experience album, where there's not necessarily a singular song but running themes throughout the album. The exception to this is the well known 'Frontier Psychiatrist's which I think is a great song but definitely is different to the rest of the album, sort of giving a mid album break. 100% has made it in to my top albums of all time, kind of surprised I hadn't listened to it sooner.

Stand out tracks: - Halftime - It Ain't Hard to tell

Short and sweet, a good album

A fun jaunty album, some weird lyrics here and there but I was bouncing my head for the whole duration. Stand out songs: - Body and Soul - Buona Sera - (I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You - Banana Split for My Baby

I was kind of surprised by this one, it says it was a metal album but it kind of feels more like a slightly heavier alternative album, especially with regards to some of the lyrics which is right up my street. Good listen, the second half of the album having the longer songs really was something else. Stand out songs: - Stop - Then She Did - Of Course

Don't really know what to make of this one. I actually forgot that I had heard 'The Suburbs' at an earlier stage of this journey and it was a few songs in that I had recognised the pattern. Unfortunately a bit front heavy and didn't really do much for me, again this really felt like an album I was going to like. Sorry guys

For someone's supposed first attempt at this style of music it was really quite well done. Some of the songs sounded a little samey but that's just par for the course when you're going for an almost dream like feel. Would listen to again Stand out songs: - Some People - Monster Love

My lawyer has advised me not to comment on this album

I have listened to Brain Eno's 'Music for...' series in the past out of curiosity and enjoyed it very much so. Unique takes on multiple different styles of genre and perhaps also accidentally coining the term, 'ambient'. This was nothing like those albums, this is a more typcial rock affair but yet still it was fantastic. Well made songs, great lyrics, some subvert the old expectations even. Worth a listen Stand out songs: - Needles In the Camel's Eye - Dead Finks Don't Talk

What an odd album

This sounds like one of those albums that would be playing in a film set in America but not made there (possibly filmed entirely in Stoke) when a character walks into an out-of-town diner. Except this is actually good.

Cheesy, but it sounded like they were having fun at least.

Already a fan of Coldcut although I must admit I hadn't listened to this one until now due to it's lack of being readily availability. Great mix of vocal and instrumental tracks which would become the style of many of their albums to come. High energy and a blast to listen to. Although it must be said that the first track, "People Hold On" does sound noticeably different to the rest of the album but is still a great song none-the-less Stand out tracks: - My Telephone - Stop This Crazy Thing - No Connection

Shockingly not what I expected based off of that first song, good listen

Straight up do not care, this album is a toe tapper from start to finish. I wouldn't even class myself as a fan of the genre, and yeah, 2 hours might be a little on the long side, but it sounds like everybody was having fun making this album and I had a good time listening

What a nice and relaxing listen

I'm sorry, I couldn't finish this one

Like most psychedelic albums this is on you've got to listen to all the way through, although the vocal parts in isolation were very good on their own too

Honestly just full of, well, Groovy songs, some ditties I'm saving for later for sure Stand out songs: - Whiskey Woman - Louie Louie

Stand out songs: - Whole Lotta Love: Yeah yeah, I'm of the age where this was the Top of the Pops theme, whatever

Yeah this was an enjoyable listen all the way through. Very good stuff Stand out songs: - Dance Little Sister - Who's Loving You

Afraid to say I don't speak French so I feel I missed a lot with the lyrics, that being said, every song on there was at least getting at a minimum a head bob out of me while I worked so it's at least got that from me. Good album

Just a lot of fun honestly, every song on this album was a great listen. Not to be all, "I was born in the wrong generation," but could you imagine an album like this being released today, with just people talking nonsense over half the songs? I couldn't

It's weird, half the songs I thought were good, the other left no impression on me, what a strange album. Plus it's nearly the length of a film, there's two whole albums worth of stuff here!

Holy moly, not a single bad track on here, this one is being added to my collection

Faith/Void has to be one of the best repetitive songs ever, I love it

At the risk of sounding pretentious amongst the rest of the reviews here, I loved every song on this, great album. Very relaxing

One of my favourite albums. Every song is so perfectly crafted, I love it

The previous two entries of Leonard Cohen on this list didn't really click with me so much, but I guess I wasn't alone in thinking that this was just on another whole level.

Huge fan of SFA and this is yet another one added to the list. I don't really get the complaints about the style but if it's good, then it's good right? And I like this, a lot.

I must admit, I am not the biggest fan of metal and yet I'd admit that there were a few bangers in here, a few ditties if you will

What a wild concept for an album. Like a speedrun for punk. Absolutely mad and for that, a little respect comes its way

This was a really strange one, a genre I love, by an artist I am at least familiar with, but it just didn't do anything for me at all. Except 'Don't Die Just Yet', that felt exactly how I expected this album to feel. Very strange

This one wasn't for me

Unfortunately don't speak the language so can't comment on it too much other than, some songs sounded nice. And that's all you need sometimes

Very well produced I will admit but this just wasn't for me. I was thoroughly confused from start to finish

My lawyer has, once again, advised me not to comment on this album

Can't say this was for me tbh

I don't like Oasis, I don't like the Gallagher brothers, I don't like that the band is held up as the gold standard of a genre I am very much fond of... Champagne Supernova is good though innit?