1001 Albums Summary

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe

Great variety and original production. Songs range from catchy to moody, and I will need a longer time to digest. It goes into the playlist though.

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor

There us a repetitive groove in most songs - seems like it was made for the dance clubs, and it seems like quite nice background music for parties. The production is good, and it does not sound like an album from the 70s. There are some catchy pop tunes sprinkled in like "O Plebeu". It seems that the Taj Mahal chorus predates Rod Stewart's (Do ya think I'm sexy), and has very much the same harmonic flow. Interesting. The album sometimes gets bogged down in slightly uninspired rhythmic exercises, but then a new melody will come along to get your attention again.

Morrison Hotel by The Doors

Debut by Björk

There is a certain nostalgia to the album. It has that very 90s feel, but Bjork's song craft often elevates the songs in different moments. There are many humdrum passages followed by dramatic moments of beauty. A great debut indeed.

Eliminator by ZZ Top

Sharp dressed man has an incredible driving beat that gets you involuntarily nodding along. They definitely upped the power for the 80s compared to their older work, and the muscular, sometimes simplified progression of the songs tops into the cock rock world, while still maintaining their Texas Identity. The tunes are always listenable, and some take a few tries to really get into.

Madman Across The Water by Elton John

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel

Quite a range of new sounds in this album. Save the life of my child is an unusual beginning, with psychedelic bass and choir screams. There is updated guitar sounds still, and the trademark harmonies are not always to the forefront. The famous tunes still stand up, and the complex song structures stand out compared to modern tunes.

Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin

Uneven, but some absolute bangers too.

American IV: The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash

This is impressive. Some great renditions of a lot of these tunes.

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan

James Brown Live At The Apollo by James Brown

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell

Rio by Duran Duran

Beautiful Freak by Eels

(What's The Story) Morning Glory by Oasis

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers

Dated now

Deloused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta

Madman Across The Water by Elton John

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow

Pyromania by Def Leppard

Consistent excellence. But not quite 5.

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor

Highway to Hell by AC/DC

Nevermind by Nirvana

Live! by Fela Kuti

Metallica by Metallica

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys

Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Disraeli Gears by Cream

The Dreaming by Kate Bush

Zombie by Fela Kuti

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl

The Notorious Byrd Brothers by The Byrds

Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons

Heroes by David Bowie

Dookie by Green Day

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco

Street Life by The Crusaders

One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic

Aja by Steely Dan

All Mod Cons by The Jam

Another Green World by Brian Eno

Fragile by Yes

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen

Blur by Blur

Modern Life Is Rubbish by Blur

Countdown To Ecstasy by Steely Dan

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden

Moon Safari by Air

New Forms by Roni Size

British Steel by Judas Priest

2112 by Rush

Graceland by Paul Simon

Fuzzy Logic by Super Furry Animals

Emergency On Planet Earth by Jamiroquai

Group Sex by Circle Jerks

Superunknown by Soundgarden

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes

L.A. Woman by The Doors

Music For The Jilted Generation by The Prodigy

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack

In Utero by Nirvana

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu

You've Come a Long Way Baby by Fatboy Slim

Yeezus by Kanye West

That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind & Fire

A Night At The Opera by Queen

John Prine by John Prine

Electric Warrior by T. Rex

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by OutKast

Double Nickels On The Dime by Minutemen

In Rainbows by Radiohead

Sound Affects by The Jam

Harvest by Neil Young

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector by Various Artists

The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady by Charles Mingus

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth

Funeral by Arcade Fire

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen

Grace by Jeff Buckley

Nixon by Lambchop

B-52's by The B-52's

Chicago Transit Authority by Chicago

Brothers by The Black Keys

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino

Tragic Songs of Life by The Louvin Brothers

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith

Casanova by The Divine Comedy

Reggatta De Blanc by The Police

Black Holes and Revelations by Muse

Histoire De Melody Nelson by Serge Gainsbourg

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout

A Rush Of Blood To The Head by Coldplay

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra