This was hot shit garbage. I don’t care who was inspired by this album. What a waste of my time.

Absolutely incredible.

Not exactly what I was wanting on a bright and sunshine-filled Friday morning - dreary moody emo rock from Morrissey and The Smiths - but I enjoyed this much more than I was expecting to.

I mean, it's not bad. I've listened to much MUCH worse in the past month. Great late-70s R&B riffs going on here. You can hear Nile Rodgers all over this record. And while it's a bit repetitive, you can see why it has been sampled so much in the last 40 years.

I feel as if I were to enjoy this album too much, I would become the physical embodiment of what white trash truly is. But in all honesty, if you've heard 3 songs on this album, you've heard all 90+ minutes of it. I can't tell if they're being truly honest, or comically ironic, but this album is a strange wife-beater wearing, Natty Light-induced love letter to Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Wallace, and the state of Alabama.

Not a big fan of Lou Reed or his sound, but this wasn't bad. Relatively mellow but I'm sure it was much more groundbreaking in 1967.

This took me right back to 1986, but I had never listened to the entire album until today.

This is one of my absolutely favorite albums, easily in my Top 15. It has a heavy melancholy feel, but it is completely absorbing. Once I start this record, I have to finish it.

Solid album. Knew all but one track. The Wasted Time (Reprise) was incredible. The Last Resort is an underrated classic track.

Neil Young isn't necessarily my favorite, but I like the vibes this album puts out.

This is a pretty solid record, with 3 very recognizable radio hits. Not my favorite band by any stretch of the imagination, but definitely worth a full listen.

This is a very late-80s inspired blues album. Some of the guest artists on this record stand out like a sore thumb if I'm being honest (Carlos Santana), others blend in perfectly (Bonnie Raitt, George Thorogood).

A surprisingly pleasant album. Definitely gives off a chill vibe. Good album to listen to on a quiet and lazy Sunday morning.

Meh.

I’ve always enjoyed this album but I have to be in the mood for it because of how much some of the singles played on the radio.

I found myself enjoying this album much more than I was expecting. I knew very little of the band, and the only one song that was prominently showcased on the Strange Days (1995) soundtrack. Rather enjoyable.

This is not my jam. I was mostly indifferent to this record.

This album was a pleasant surprise. This record has a nice chill vibe going for it, and plays really well in the background while you're doing other things around the house.

An oddly conservative-sounding record for Queen. You can tell this is very early in their career. It's a solid album, reminiscent of very early 70s Rush. Not bad, but nothing that special either. Ogre Battle is best track on this record.

This record is perfect for an overcast or rainy Monday morning. Very mellow, but enjoyable.

Raw-sounding early 80s punk record. It's fine, just not my jam. Universal Corner is the best track on this album.

I've never really cared much for Iron Maiden. This album was alright, but nothing special to me.

This one went from interesting to weird.

New Jersey blue collar rock at its best. I've never had a huge draw to "The Boss" but I always enjoyed his radio hits. This album had a nice bluesy-sounding rock feel to it. "Racing in the Street" is probably my favorite track. I enjoyed the album quite a bit.

I like funk just like the next person but it gets a little tiresome hearing it announced in practically every track on this record. The funk is more important that the announcement of the funk whilst also playing the funk. This record was OK. But at least I now know where Dr. Dre pulled the same for his track "Let Me Ride."

Meh. I don’t care for Kanye West. Never have. Never will.

This album gave off some chill vibes. It was enjoyable, but it didn't feel significant.

Wow. That’s a lot of harmonica. Clocking in at 73 minutes I figured more songs would sound different. Apparently I was wrong.

What a pleasant and welcoming surprise. It was a little dreary but enjoyable.

That was a solid record with a couple of familiar radio hits, along with a just a great collection of songs. Highly enjoyable.

This record is as if the Oompa Loompas were given a record contract and THIS was their first album after getting stoned and being inspired by the cover of a Tobacco label. Part of it's great, part of it is weird English 60s psychedelic rock.

I feel like I should be sitting in a pub drinking a pint of Guinness while listening to this record. Better than I was expecting. In fact, it was rather enjoyable, but I definitely have to be in the right mood when listening to Irish Folk-Punk.

Punk rock seems to resonate the most with disenfranchised youth of that specific era, more than anything else. This record is fine, but I'm at most indifferent to the punk rock genre. The quality and creativity is there, I can hear it. But this style of music rarely ever scratches the itch for me. It was decent, but nothing groundbreaking.

I've always had a soft spot for British New Wave Synth-Pop. Dark and moody, with several tunes that end up living rent free in your head for the next few days. Great album, very enjoyable.

I recognize the genius that is Miles Davis, but compared to his earlier records, I'm not a huge fan of this one.

Is this rockabilly goth punk? Because that's what it sounds like. This was different. Not my bag, but not necessarily terrible. It was alright for a couple of songs. 18 songs comprising of a total of 54 minutes seemed excessive. And most of them sounded the same.

The vocals are a little whiny, but this is a solid alternative rock record, with just a dash of punk. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would, but at 70 minutes, the running time seems a tad excessive. Overall, a solid mid-80s rock album.

I mean, it's not bad. I've listened to much MUCH worse in the past month. Great late-70s R&B riffs going on here. You can hear Nile Rodgers all over this record. And while it's a bit repetitive, you can see why it has been sampled so much in the last 40 years.

A pleasant change of pace compared to what's been suggested in the past couple of weeks. While I never got into Paul Simon's solo career (I love Simon & Garfunkel), this was a joy to listen to.

Meh. This is not my jam.

What do I say about one of the greatest rock albums introduced during my high school years? This was a classic the minute I heard it back in 1991 and has only gotten better with time. Am I biased? Absolutely. There isn't a wasted track as this is absolutely perfect from start to finish.

Did not care for this album. At all. When do I get to hear "Kind of Blue"? Is that album on this list? The freeform jazz created for this record gave me a headache that would not go away. Give me a little structure with my jazz, please. I think the heroine had truly taken hold by the time he made this record. If I had a cat and it ran across a piano, I think I would get the same styling of music heard in Bitches Brew.

This is how you fuse jazz, funk, and rock together. It's fun and light, expressive with some freeform without being out of control. Wonderful record.

Not entirely unpleasant, but a bit strange.

That was... different. I didn't hate it, but it was rather odd. Definitely an acquired taste.

Weird late-80s techno-rock where I don't know any of the songs. This was a bit strange. Too much of the same for 48 minutes. I prefer their earlier work.

Moody and simplistic. Not bad, if I’m in the mood for their sound.

I felt like I was listening to The Lion King soundtrack. Fine it its own right, just not my jam.

This was a joy to listen to. I knew I would enjoy it as I've always loved CCR, but I didn't even look at the track list and didn't realize this record had like 6 songs on pretty much every single CCR Greatest Hit Compilation CD ever made. Great album from start to finish.

One of the best heavy blues rock albums. Led Zepplin may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I love 'em. Not my favorite of their stand-alone records, but this is still just wonderful to listen to.

This album was fine. I have to be in the mood for 50 continuous minutes of alternative folk, but I didn't hate it. This would be best enjoyed on a lazy Sunday morning.

This record was fine. Solid early 70s hard rock record, but nothing stands out as special to me.

Solid early 80s pop-rock album.

Solid from beginning to end.

Pretty solid overall. This was a first time start to finish for me. Better than I was expecting, albeit a little long-winded at times. I understand it's a concept album, and those tend to be longer, but I was ready for this record to be done about an hour into the 75 minute running time.

This was... different. Not a fan.

This was like listening to a less-inspired version of an Oasis album. I enjoyed it, but nothing extraordinary.

Fantastic lazy Sunday morning sort of vibe going on with this album. Don't put it on and expect to be productive, unless sitting at home while sipping on a cup of hot coffee while reading the New York Times is what you consider being productive. I enjoyed it much more than I was expecting.

I was never a huge Nirvana fan. This album is fine. It reminds me of high school. No complaints, but I honestly prefer Nevermind over this.

It amazes me sometimes that this was actually a thing back in the late 1950s. Or rather, still a thing. A country artist who dedicated an entire album to songs about gunfighter ballads and trail songs. What a strange world it was back in the post WWII era. This was fine, almost like listening to what Quentin Tarantino would have had on the record player at the age of 5.

Decent early 70s Southern Rock album that leans a little to hard into Country territory on the second half. Enjoyed it overall.

This album felt awfully disjointed. At best, it was adequate.

I've loved this album since I heard it for the first time in high school in the early 90s. A solid listen from beginning to end. While not my favorite album of Van Halen, it's likely in the Top 3.

I don't hate this album (mostly because I have a bit of a soft spot for David Byrne). This is a strange alternative punk record. Definitely not my favorite.

This album was fine. A little too much hip-hop/rap, not enough R&B for my liking. But I didn't hate it.

I enjoyed this as much as the Lauren Hill album from yesterday. It's better in segments than all at once, but that's just a personal preference. Not a bad listen, just gotta be in the mood.

Odd.

Not a fan.

Absolute perfection.

This record is great. Some songs suffer from a repetitiveness (while also sharing the same structure from previous tracks), but definitely not as obvious compared to Chuck Barry of the same era.

Decent folk-rock album. Enjoyed this more than I was originally expecting.

Above average alternative rock album from the mid-90s.

Typically not my cup of tea, but I enjoyed a few tracks on this album, especially "Dear Mama."

This record was good, but nothing extraordinary.

Outstanding.

Fantastic mid-90s garage pop punk album. It's only gotten better with age.

Solid “speak your lyrics into a mic” alternative rock album. Had a good alt-grunge vibe going.

It was alright. For some reason I was expecting more.

Enjoyable jazz-pop-rock album. It's the Kmart Radio Network nightmare all over again.

I've always enjoyed The Police and this record is near perfect, save for the one really strange track entitled "Mother." It just takes me out of it, and while I love some of their odd songs, it sort of ruins the flow. Otherwise, this is a stellar record from start to finish.

A little too late-60s scattered for my liking. For a record that's only 47 minutes long, it seemed to play for an hour and a half.

I have enjoyed many electronic albums in my lifetime. This was not one of them.

Scatterbrained.

Surprisingly enjoyable.

I didn't hate it, it was just... different.

Above average blues rock album. Enjoyable.

Unexpectedly and surprisingly fun, albeit, a tad exhausting. It's also highly unlikely that I will ever listen to this album ever again.

This was fine.

This album is above average compared to some of his earlier other work, but still nothing extraordinary.

Better than I was expecting. They sorts sound like late 90s STP.

Why?

This was better than I was expecting. Or more accurately, I enjoyed this this album much more than I was anticipating.

You just can't beat those harmonies.

This album was good but not as groundbreaking as the titular song, "Layla."

I wasn't never a huge proponent of late 70s punk, but I enjoyed this album much more than I thought I would.

Pleasantly surprised by this album. It's like a more evolved punk.

A solid album from start to finish. I've always loved their sound.

This album is perfect.

A Christmas classic. The “wall of sound” on the album is no joke. It is incredible.

This album was fine. Why was "Paint it Black" on the US release but not on the UK release? *shrugs* I never really noticed (or honestly paid attention to) the influence of the Blues with The Rolling Stones until hearing this album.

Wasn’t sure what to expect, but this album was pretty good. It’s like someone said, “we need more music like Daft Punk” and another group from Paris, France called Justice stood up and answered the call.

This was fine, but nothing extraordinary, at least to me.

Enjoyable, even a bit nostalgic, albeit a bit redundant.

Solid R&B album. I’ve always enjoyed Stevie Wonder.

This was fine. It was definitely nostalgic, but I can't handle 53 minutes of Snoop on a regular basis.

This was alright. Never heard of this band nor the album until today.

This is like a punk version of Jimi Hendrix. I’m sure it was quite revolutionary in 1969.

Another solid album from front to back. The Police are clearly completely in sync with this recording.

Excellent debut album by Dave Grohl. It's even more astounding when you discover that he played every instrument on this record. It's not my favorite of the Foo Fighter's albums, but it's definitely in their Top 5.

Weird. Not my jam. And I like other Euro synth pop, just not this.

He's like Bob Dylan, but he's been run through a meat grinder first. Not a fan. This album gets an extra star, jumping it up to 2 only because of the song "Goin' Out West" and it's usage in the movie Fight Club.

More enjoyable that I was originally expecting.

This album has "Sunday Morning Chill" written all over it. I was pleasantly surprised, but not necessarily blow away either.

It seems strange that Radiohead would take up 2 spots on my Top 15 favorite albums of all time, but it's true. While not as guitar-centric as their last release, "The Bends," is just as brilliant, just in a different way. I was late to the game when this album first hit stores. Back then I didn't get it or the band. However, when you end up having it on repeat driving to and from work every day soon after moving over half way across the country, it quickly became the soundtrack to my life late in 1999 into 2000. It was, and still is, completely absorbing. It's weird to say, but I can't imagine my life without this album.

While I wasn't much of a rap/hip-hop fan, this album is very nostalgic in sound. It was fine but seemed to have too long of an overall runtime.

An enjoyable funky disco-lite MJ album.

Funky. Somewhat repetitive. This was definitely more enjoyable than previous funk albums I've been subjected to on this list (I'm looking at you, Parliament). It was fine, but didn't necessarily blow my mind either.

Solid instrumental R&B/Soul album. I was not familiar that they did several covers on their debut release.

72 minutes is a lot Eminem and a lot of time to dedicate to one album, but this was pretty good. However, it's highly unlikely that I'll ever listen to it again.

This was fine. More R&B than Rap. Not necessarily my jam.

I enjoyed this more than I was expecting, but mostly because I was familiar with a few of the tracks that have been used in pop culture in the past 40-50 years. Lou Reed is an acquired taste, not unlike Tom Waits, just found down a different aisle.

Like his last album on this list, I enjoyed this considerably more than I was originally expecting.

I enjoyed this blues album immensely. Great grooves.

While I was only familiar with the radio hits when this album was first released, it's now been in my semi-regular rotation for the past 20 years. Great album.

This psychedelic folk rock album was fine. A bit sleepy sounding. It didn't feel groundbreaking to me, but then again, I also wasn't alive in 1967 dropping acid, so I got that going for me.

Funky. Disco-y. Salsa-y. Tropical-y. Altogether a pretty fun album to listen to, even if I have no idea what they’re saying. I feel like I’ve been transported to Miami in the late 70s at the height of the cocaine drug trafficking era.

Solid album from Beck. Very different from his others that came before. You can tell he was going through some shit on this album as it is very palpable. Don't listen to this album if you're feeling good as it is likely a definite mood changer.

While I never listened to this entire album until now, this takes me back to my last year in high school. This was EVERYWHERE in 1994, littered all over MTV after it first aired. You couldn't go anywhere for the next 2-3 years without hearing "The Man Who Sold the World," "About a Girl," "All Apologies," and "Lake of Fire" on MTV or on the radio. This is a solid 4 out of 5. Nirvana was never a favorite band of mine while in High School, but there's a certain nostalgia that makes this album that much more enjoyable, albeit 30 years later. Damn I feel old.

This was fine. That is all.

Not a fan of his music or his ego, but the industrial vibe this album has going is better than the last one we had to listen of his.

This album was better than I was expecting, but I still seem to like the rawness of The White Stripes more than Jack White on his own.

The Pixies are an acquired taste, but I feel that this album is very accessible compared to earlier releases.

I was a casual fan of R.E.M. when they were at peak popularity in the early 90s. You couldn't go anywhere without hearing "Losing My Religion," "Shining Happy People," "Man on the Moon," or "Everybody Hurts." This is a solid album from beginning to end. There's a melancholy vibe that travels throughout most of the songs. Perfect for playing on an overcast and/or rainy day.

Solid debut album from The Cars. Six of the nine tracks on this album were either radio hits or became instant classic due to placement in a film. This album is incredible and would be a 5/5 if it hadn't been for that weird-ass track, "I'm in Touch with Your World."

The only studio album I've ever owned by AC/DC. Practically every track is a radio hit and you cannot resist cranking the stereo as loud as you can take it when listening to this album on your drive home from the office.

An interesting and (very) dark album about a man who's life is clearly now in the rearview mirror. You best find something uplifting to listen afterwards to pull yourself out of being clinically depressed. I'm not saying it's bad, you just have to be in the right frame of mind to enjoy it.

This was a bit underwhelming. I prefer the film scores that he's composed for Steven Soderbergh, specifically "Out of Sight" and "Ocean's Eleven."

This was fine, but I've never been an Elvis fan. When I sit back and listen to this album, I feel like I'm listening to my Grandma's record collection. It's just that style of country soul with a touch of gospel and a dash of rock-n-roll that makes me feel this way. Strange. It generates a nostalgic feeling even though I never grew up listening to Elvis. Which is odd for a few reasons: (1) I don't believe Grandma was an Elvis fan and, (2) for the time in history when Elvis was huge, this should have been in my Mom's wheelhouse, but it wasn't.

This was a pleasant surprise. Enjoyed it more than I was expecting to, but they definitely have a Cold Play vibe going on. This is a mellow listen, which has been a nice chance of pace today. "Grounds for Divorce" is likely the best track on this album.

Much better than I was expecting. I've really started to appreciate and enjoy country music before the 90s boom (which also isn't that bad). This is heads and tails above whatever hot garbage they spew out of Nashville these days.

Is it groundbreaking? Yup. Is it unconventional? You know it. Was Frank possibly bat-shit crazy? Signs Point to Yes. Does that mean I have to like it? No. What a weird album. Glad that's over so I never have to listen to it again.

This was mellow and not unpleasant. But definitely not a go-to album in the future. "A Sailor's Life" is definitely the best track on this record.

I thought I was going to enjoy this more, but I did not. I enjoy ABBA's radio hits, but their deep cuts aren't that great, at least to me. Some of them are even a bit cringeworthy with as corny as they sound. Arrival? More like Departure. And I grew up listening to ABBA. Not a fan.

This is what Radiohead would have turned into if they hadn’t leaned so hard into the electronic side after The Bends. Still good, but I just don’t see myself returning to this album very often anymore and I’m okay with that.

This was tough to get through for me. The length of the songs and how they're drawn out just wore me out. Also, the deluxe edition was unnecessary for a first time through as at least 2 of the tracks were redundant. Give me 90125. Give me Big Generator. Don't give me this. It wasn't bad, I just wasn't really feeling it.

I recognize the musicianship, but this album just didn't speak to me. Not my cup of tea.

Motörhead is the cup of coffee that I never asked for nor wanted on this Thursday morning. A hybrid between punk and metal. And while I recognize their skill, I don't necessarily care too much for Lemmy's voice, who sounds like he started gargling razor blades when he was a child. This is definitely an acquired taste.

This is a classic. Agnus Young is a genius with how he comes up with these wonderfully crafted guitar riffs. Its only limitations is how repetitive each song sounds, but I ain't mad at it. Their music was expertly designed to be played on your car stereo as loud as possible, with your windows rolled down. “Night Prowler” is a standout deep cut favorite.

First Jazz album since we started this that I actually enjoyed all the way through. The structure within this album was like a warm embrace compared to the chaotic madness that was Miles Davis's "Bitches Brew."

I read this once and now I can't get it out of my head because it's so perfectly defines the sound of this band: "Lynyrd Skynyrd Coldplay variant." I forgot how much I enjoyed this album. Haven't listed to it in over a decade. It was a joy to revisit. I was never a huge fan of this band, but they had several songs on here that just resonated with me for some reason.

This is a very blues forward album. I enjoyed it quite a bit, but a few of their songs start to wear you out a bit due to their length.

Well, that was odd. Let's put feathers on the album cover to make it seem more exotic and worldly. Placing this selection on the 1001 list honestly feels like a bit of a stretch. Not my cup of tea (which especially seems odd to say since I primarily drink coffee).

I was unexpectedly pleased listening to this album. Still a little weird, but I still enjoyed it, even with the addition of the flute. Early 70s prog-rock for the win, I guess? However, I don't see this album ever crossing my path ever again.

This album takes me back to my early days in high school when I wasn't quite ready for Alice In Chains. It took a couple years to finally embrace the darkness, and I think this is likely their best produced album before the heroine had completely taken hold of Layne. My absolute favorite is still their self-titled 'Alice in Chains' from 1995, but this is a close 2nd. Jerry Cantrell and Layne Staley were firing on all cylinders when they got into the studio to record this album. Absolute perfection.

Jazz, Funk, Soul, and Disco all rolled into one album. I dug this album, even if it wasn't anything groundbreaking. It get's a +1 to the overall rating just for the title track appearing on QT's "Jackie Brown."

Classic R&B album. Not a bad song on here, yet I was still a bit underwhelmed for some reason.

This was fine. I've always enjoyed the 80s new wave and synth-pop genres, but this album only felt satisfactory at best. Second half was significantly better, however, If it wasn't for the title track, this may have received a 2 from me for some reason. I don't think The Eurythmics are overrated, but I guess I prefer their radio hits more than anything else.

This album was fine, but the more I hear The Rolling Stones, the more indifferent I become to their overall sound and general appeal.

There's an internal mechanism within my brain that almost always tries to reject anything that is country. I've been trying to override this recently, especially when it's an artist and album from the 60s, 70s or 80s. This was such a pleasant surprise. It set me on a good mood for a chilly Monday morning in March.

This album was a migraine in waiting. A dumpster fire that I could not extinguish fast enough. There's a reason why you can't find this streaming on a normal platform. Because it's hot garbage.

This album is proof that Billy Joel is one of the greatest songwriters to come of the 1970s. Unfortunately the last 2 tracks on this album feel like duds compared to everything else.

This album seemed a little disjointed. Definitely just not my jam. I feel if I spoke Portuguese this album might mean more to me (although I seriously doubt it). Additionally, Caetano looks like a serial killer on the cover. It's a bit unsettling.

I enjoyed this album much more than I would have thought. It had a great chill vibe going for it. Definitely a pleasant listen.

I enjoyed this album much more than "Let's Get It On" from a few weeks ago. However, even as groundbreaking this concept album is, in the end it just felt like a 36 minute version of "What's Going On" so it felt a little drawn out.

Another satisfactory early 80s New Wave Brit Pop band. This was fine, but I don't recall this band ever getting much traction here in the States.

I don't understand the appeal of this album. In any way. I would rather listen Leonard Cohen eat the banana that's featured on the cover for 41 minutes than listen to this ever again.

This was an unexpected pleasure to listen to. Maybe if you're not from NJ, you learn to appreciate Bruce Springsteen once you reach your late 40s. Either way, this was better than expected.

This "nerd wizard rock" was delightful. Maybe I'm more drawn to YES because I love RUSH. Either way, this was enjoyable. Make sure you have a pair of headphones on so you can truly enjoy how they experiment with the left and right channels.

Solid blues album. Really enjoyed it, even though this style often gets a bit repetitive on a studio album.

This was a delight. A little long, and almost a bit too tribal towards the end of the album, but still quite enjoyable.

This was alright. I enjoyed the music that played behind a relatively bland raspy voice that I can only assume is John Martyn.

This album has moments of heavy metal brilliance smashed in between a cacophony of nu-metal guitar crunchiness, turntable scratches, and almost unbearable scream shouting. There's a lot of unchecked anger in this album and listening to it first thing on a Thursday morning has put me in an unexpectedly bad mood while simultaneously making me irrationally angry.

This album was a pleasant way to end the week. Mild and mellow, beautifully written and performed songs that don't overstay their welcome.

A mish-mash of overly long songs rock songs paired with megaphone vocals, gentle breezes, blaring saxophones and fairy-filled flutes all crammed altogether. I didn't hate it and I could clearly seen see what they were going for. "I Talk to the Wind" felt like they finished the song and then kept recording for another 3 minutes while some members of the band continued to screw around with their instruments until they ran out of tape. Standout track on this album is "Epitaph." On a side note: I'm not sure who I like less - King Crimson or Jethro Tull.

This sounds like nothing more than over-hyped early 90s alternative/grunge rock with some beach-vibes. It's not bad, and the longer the album plays, the more I've enjoyed it.

This was a wonderful blast from the past - pure post-high school nostalgia. I purchased this album sometime the summer of 1994 while at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood, CA with some friends of mine at what had to be the largest Tower Records I had ever been in. I got this and the Weezer Blue Album at the same time. I cranked this CD on the way home and loved every minute of it. I wasn't a huge punk fan, but this album definitely scratched that itch.

D'Angelo's talent and skill as a musician is apparent, and while this definitely has cool chill vibes going for it with decent grooves, there isn't a lot of substance. Basically, this is fucking music for those who were having sex in the 1990s. If this CD was found in your collection, the probability that you were getting laid was fairly high.

Excessive run time of 83 minutes caused immediate deflation before I even hit play. Never purposefully sought out Nick Cave since I had the ability to do so. He's got a better voice that Tom Waits, but definitely fits into same sub-genre of gothic rock alternative. This wasn't bad. In fact, I quite enjoyed the second half of this double album much more than the first. So much so, that I now struggle on whether this album deserves a 3 or 4.

David Byrne's style is so eclectic that the music he and the Talking Heads create is the very definition of an acquired taste. Their style is so weird and peculiar, but not necessarily difficult to listen to. This album wasn't bad but it didn't seem to exceed past a rating of 3.

I liked the music much more than the lyrics. I can't tell if - depending on the song - the lyrics are terrible or just corny. But, I have a soft spot for 80s pop, and even though I've never heard of this band, nor any of their hits, I enjoyed it for what it was.

This was a unique listen. A mixture of 70s political poetry, jazz, blues and soul. Very much a product of its time. The vocals and piano often seem out of sync for the first 15 minutes, giving off a strange vibe. It's like they were on different pages of the same sheet music. While it's not necessarily what I was anticipating, it's exactly what I was expecting (if that makes sense).

"Liar, liar, pants on fire, you burnin' up like David Koresh" I can recognize the talent, but I don't much care for this style of Rap & Hip Hop.

Mellow and melancholic. Not bad, but nothing exceptional.

This was better than I was expecting, or rather, I enjoyed this more than I was expecting. However, I doubt I'll ever revisit this album.

Jane's Addiction was not a regular listen when they first hit the scene as it was a little early for me. But after absorbing this album today, I really enjoyed it - the overall sound was very nostalgic. I never leaned into what they had to offer when they were popular, but upon this revisit, Jane's Addiction is like the dirty cousin of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, different but still having the same sort of vibe. If you can get past Perry Farrell's voice, you just might like them.

This was a completely unexpected delight. I don't typically lean into Americana, Bluegrass, Country, or Folk, but this album checked off all of those boxes and made for a very relaxed Wednesday morning listen.

I really enjoyed the rawness of this alternative punk album. Never heard of them before today. There's definitely some complexity to their sound and style once you get past the opening song. I'm not sure if I would have appreciated it as much when it was released in 1994, but I'm definitely enjoying it now.

Above average 80s pop album with all of the recognizable radio hits.

One of the most brilliant representations of bubblegum pop-rock from the 60s. Lennon and McCartney were so good at writing these short catchy pop songs. Just incredible.

This was an absolute pleasure and pleasant mellow listen this afternoon. Great album.

Two-thirds chill vibe, one-third a little too much freeform jazz. The violin scratches on "Nuevo Tango" were reminiscent of the Psycho soundtrack - very unsettling. Not my favorite.

This was serviceable Bowie... until the album took a strange left turn on the back half. Overall, relatively enjoyable.

While this was not my introduction to Metallica, this album opened the door to what they were like before they released the Black album. I'm not even sure I liked it the first time I heard it - this happens often with me most times with albums that are seen as a masterpiece. It's brilliant, brutal, extremely dark - you can practically feel the pain that this band was going through after the accidental death of their bassist Cliff Burton. While not my favorite of theirs, it's in the Top 3.

Never been a big Fleetwood Mac fan, but this album - while a bit lengthy - is pretty enjoyable.

Même si je n'ai pas compris un mot de ce que disait cet artiste, j'ai apprécié les grooves. (Translation: Even though I didn't understand a word this artist was saying, I enjoyed the grooves.)

I don't understand, appreciate, nor care for Frank Zappa's psychedelic rock. This was a strange trip and a complete waste of my time. I want my 40 minutes back.

Above average early 80s English Pop album. There's an undercurrent of funky grooves throughout and the radio hits pale in comparison to the rest of the album. Quite enjoyable.

Not exactly what I was wanting on a bright and sunshine-filled Friday morning - dreary moody emo rock from Morrissey and The Smiths - but I enjoyed this much more than I was expecting to.

A solid groovy jam-filled album. Quite enjoyable.

1960s Psychedelic Rock with some haunting themes. If they hadn't had the weird and very subtle gibberish vocal chirping-like sounds in the background of almost every single song on this album, it might have gotten a better rating.

This was fine, but nothing on it elevates it past slightly above average. I would rate this 3.5, but since that isn't available, then I guess this gets a 3.

I've always enjoyed the Pixies music much more than their vocals. This was fine, bordering on better than I was expecting, but I don't see it moving past 3 on the rating meter.

This album bounces between a 3 and 4 throughout the entire play time. Solid grooves, but some of the vocals and "almost rap" parts feel a little dated or slightly corny. Some tracks are incredible, some underwhelm me. It's a solid 3.5 for me, but I'm not sure if I can raise it to all the way to a 4 by the time I'm ready to give its final rating.

This wasn't too bad. It was mild, mellow, and a bit melancholy. But there wasn't anything present here that really elevated it past a 3.

Noisy alt-rock with minimal substance. I like feedback in a rock album like the next guy, but this album had a significant amount of noise. Not a huge fan of the vocals, but some of the tracks were better than others. Highlight was "SludgeFeast." This was fine, but that's it.

This album was an underwhelming representation of what psychedelic rock was in the 1960s.

When I read "psychedelic soul" I was concerned, but this was much better than I was expecting.

I enjoyed this SO MUCH MORE than Blonde on Blonde, and I don't know why.

Great grooves, solid funky jams.

This was fine, but I got REAL TIRED of their sound about 10 minutes in and still had another 34 more minutes of pop-punk reggae-rock.

This was a pleasant throwback to my middle school years when Bonnie Raitt was EVERYWHERE. This was a good listen. More nostalgic than I was expecting it to be. I knew the radio hits but this was enjoyable and fun, but also quiet and gentle in just the right way. Great album.

Personal preference aside, this album wasn't anything more than what it was trying to be. At least this didn't have 15-20 minutes worth of filler (aka "skits") like with Ghostface Killah's album. This just isn't my jam.

This was fine, but nothing extraordinary in terms of defining Jazz as an art form. Part of the album reminded me of the Taxi Driver score. The last track goes on forever.

This was a fantastic album. A fair amount of Booker T & the MG vibes going for throughout the entire listen.

This album like some kind of outdated sci-fi film score from the 60s or 70s trying to be cutting edge. Similarities to Wendy Carlos and A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, with a bit of John Carpenter thrown in for good measure. I enjoyed this, but it was not at all what I was expecting.

Sleepy late-60s fare that didn't seem very special to me.

More enjoyable than I was expecting. Definitely better than the solo acts that branched out from Wu-Tang, but this wasn’t anything more than a 3/5.

This was a pleasantly chill jazz album. My favorite kind of jazz: the kind of jazz that doesn't give you a headache (aka freeform). Great for a low-key Friday morning to start the weekend.

This was more enjoyable than I was expecting it to be. Straddling the line somewhere between folk, alternative, and punk. Solid entry (albeit a little strange depending on the track), but I feel that The Violent Femmes are an acquired taste and I don't think it can be elevated past a 3/5 for me.

This was fine... from what I was able to find and listen to on Youtube. But, not that special, if I'm being completely honest.

Not at all what I was anticipating today. It was surprisingly and unexpectedly pleasant. Kacey takes the best parts of country and pop and blends them perfectly to make the album transcend both genres into something special.

Not exactly what I was wanting this Thursday morning, but it's what I got. Rufus Wainwright seemed like he was desperately trying to sound like Thom Yorke while also not trying to sound like Radiohead at the same time. This was... okay.

Solid debut entry from The Eagles. Three top tier radio hits and some great deep cuts including “Take the Devil.” You just can’t beat their production quality and harmonies.

This was granddaddy of heavy metal albums before heavy metal was a thing. I'm sure this could have been quite unsettling in 1970, but by today's standards, it's pretty tame. Excellent album overall, but probably doesn't peak past 3.5/5 in the ratings. Can it reach to 4 by the morning? Maybe, but it's unlikely.

This album was fine, I just wasn't in the mood to possibly enjoy it more than maybe the credit deserves. Definitely gets an A+ for the album cover artwork.

Quite groundbreaking as this has a very 1960s rock and roll sound but also very anti-establishment and punk for a group of GIs who were stationed outside of the US. This was fine, but nothing earthshattering.

I'm not familiar with much of Elvis Costello's work. This wasn't bad. I enjoyed it for what it was worth, and I liked it more than some of his more well known singles, but I don't see myself going back to it anytime soon.

A solid entry for the Rock, Post Punk, Punk, New Wave era of the late 1970s. Their musical talents shine through on the track Marquee Moon. It's too bad these guys didn't get more recognition. Great album.

If this record didn't remind me so much of Good Will Hunting, I might view it differently. However, since it does, it's hard to separate the two and how much I truly love that movie. While bleak and melancholic, I still enjoyed this album.

Somewhat unimposing mild alternative rock album from the mid-90s that almost sounds familiar. If I had had this album back when it was first released, this might have made a better impression on me. But now, this is just fine. Rating: 3.5/5

Above average modern synth pop album.

This was a solid metal album entry, but it didn't feel or sound like anything more significant than other albums that were released around the same time period in the 1980s. While I didn't grow up listening to thrash metal, I've grown to enjoy it over time. Unfortunately, due to my upbringing, I still find the satanic imagery and lyrics unsettling, even if the band is doing it in ironic fashion.

Really enjoyed the energy and overall vibe of this album.

Fantastic R&B album by the Queen of Soul. A joy to listen to, and even better when the running time clocks in at around 33 minutes. Fantastic!

This was a pleasant listen. It had a late 1960s chill vibe going on with it. I could easily see my dad having a copy of this album on vinyl, even though I know full he does not. Side Note: Any time I see something that is listed as Samba, I immediately think of the organ at my grandparents house, where it had different built-in tempos and beats that you could select while playing the organ.

Björk is the perfect example of what alternative pop was in the 1990s. Hauntingly and beautifully melodic. She paints an incredibly fantastic audible dreamscape. This was my first listen through of any of her studio albums from beginning to end and it was just as fantastic as her Greatest Hits I’ve had for 20 years.

This was fine. I like The Who, but why was *this album* on this list? Seems unnecessary.

Today's listen was just as good as it was the first time I heard it all the way through back in early 1996. These guys were EVERYWHERE when this album first dropped, and you couldn't go anywhere without hearing "Wonderwall" at least once in the bar I was at. Liam Gallagher's nasally vocals are a little more bothersome to me now than they were when Oasis first hit the scene. Noel Gallagher is clearly the better singer and songwriter, but he's British ugly, so you now know why Liam became the front man of the band. "Don't Look Back in Anger" is still the underrated classic single from this album.

Perfectly chill Monday morning vibes with this great R&B/Soul album. Great listen.

This was... an album. I know for a fact that I'll never listen to it ever again. **Shrugs** and carries on with my day.

Sleepy mild mannered country-ish album that didn't really stand out to me as significant. Not my personal preference when it comes to music, but this album wasn't bad. It was fine.

This was alright. Better than I was anticipating, but nothing on here that surpasses a 3/5 rating.

This album was great. While it’s hard to truly gauge these songs originally as “country and western” they do make a seamless tradition to R&B/Soul.

I enjoy the raw electric simplicity of The White Stripes, but unfortunately a lot of their songs sound alike. This was good, but I can't elevate it past 3.5, so it will likely get a 3/5 for me.

I didn't know what to expect from this album. Did not realize that it was going to be completely instrumental. It was a pleasant surprise, and quite enjoyable.

This was strangely uninspired drivel. I didn't hate it, but maybe it would have been more impactful if I had been of the right age rage when it was originally released back in 1984. I didn't hate it, but I can't see it moving past a 3/5 rating. Nothing stood out to push it past the normal threshold of adequate and/or average.

Okay, this album was just gonna get this response: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ That is, until I heard the last track, which immediately gives this album a minimum of 3/5 just for being on Martin Scorsese's Casino Soundtrack.

Another Friday, another Smiths album... and another winner. I never thought I would be a fan of The Smiths, but this was great.

You couldn't have turned on MTV for more than 5 minutes in 1994 before you were bombarded by the video "Sabotage," which was EVERYWHERE and seemed to air at least twice an hour for 18 hours a day during the summer of 1994. My graduating year from high school was inundated with the sounds of this as well as Soundgarden's "Blackhole Sun," Aerosmith's "Crazy," Beck's "Loser," Collective Soul's "Shine," and Warren G's "Regulate," among many many others. It's difficult to remove the nostalgia from music, and while I never dedicated much time to listen to the Beastie Boys when this was first released, this album was pretty incredible.

Another great album by CCR. While not as good as Cosmo's Factory, this was still a solid 4/5 rating.

This was fine, albeit a bit excessive in running time for an artist that I only know the radio hits. Standard classic 70s rock vibe.

Never been a big fan of the late 60s psychedelic LSD-laced Pink Floyd. This was fine, but nothing here elevated past a 3/5 in its rating.

I have a soft spot for Simon and Garfunkel. Their harmonies are incredible. This was a good album, but almost too short. At most, a 3.5/5 rating.

A bit lengthy, but I enjoyed this album much more than I was expecting. While I enjoyed the singles off of their double album more (Speakerboxxx/The Love Below), this is a much more seamless and cohesive collaboration.

This was enjoyable. Never heard of the Cocteau Twins until today.

This has a very early 1990s hip hop vibe going on and practically mimics the sound and style of Public Enemy. There's almost too much of a political agenda with their platform - almost feels uninspired 30+ years later. I really didn’t care for it.

Sinatra's buttery vocals go on almost anything. This was no exception. But this wasn't anything more than just good. A solid 3.5/5.

Enjoyable but not as extraordinary as I first remembered. A solid 3.5/5.

This was a pleasant listen. A little slow and a touch too melancholy, but pleasant overall.

ZZ Top is like the AC/DC of Blues Rock. Very proficient at what they do, but they often stay in their lane, and because of that, they rarely exceed my expectations. At first I was gonna give this album a 4, but... it's no more than a 3 or 3.5/5. It's good at exactly what it is, nothing more, nothing less.

Ambient electronica music. This was fine.

Sultry, sullen, and sexy. I couldn't get enough of this album when it was first released in 1996. Never latched onto anything else she ever released, but this album is pretty incredible.

This was really good, although it was a bit disorganized as a cohesive album from start to finish. Also, a little too long. This is probably an overall 4 just for the following tracks alone: Voodoo Chile, Crosstown Traffic, All Along the Watchtower, and Voodoo Child (Slight Return).

Completely surprised with how good this album was compared to what I expected it was going to be. This was a fantastic listen. Wonderfully seamless blends of alternative, alt-country, Latin and mariachi vibes, and even jazz.

A classic through and through. If you like Johnny Cash, you'll love this album.

This was late 60s psychedelic Baroque pop at it's best, but even at 35 minutes, it's a bit tiresome for me. However, it gets a 3.5/5 just for the song "Time of the Season."

This is, without a doubt, a magnificent masterpiece of late-70s pop/rock.

It amazes me sometimes how CCR could create such great songs in such a short period of time, let alone releasing 3 albums all in span of 12 months. This album is straddling the line between being a (3) which is a "good solid album" and a (4) which is a "great album." Easily a 3.5/5 but will it reach a 4 by the time I can rate it and move on? Possibly.

This was better than what I was expecting, but nothing more than just good.

Early 70s prototype punk rock; very raw sounding. I have nothing bad to say about it.

Pre-Emo Alternative Rock, with traces of New Wave. I didn't hate this album. I can even recognize the musicianship and how they likely influenced other bands that I actually know and like. However, I just had never purposefully listened to anything by Echo & the Bunnymen ever in my life (and probably never will ever again).

Just not very compelling in any way. Album cover art gets a 4, but the overall sound and vibe of this album left me feeling... underwhelmed.

Absolutely incredible from start to finish. Not a dull track on this album.

A timeless classic - mostly because it mimicked, sampled or re-created styles and sounds from the bygone era of the 1960s Motown and Doo wop. Never been a big fan of the opening track "Rehab" for some reason. Every other track though is killer. But that opener - for better or worse - clearly prevents me from ranking this no higher than a 4.

The lead singer of this group sounds like a British version of Lou Reed while he's backed by Springsteen's E Street Band. The further into this album I listen, the less it sounds like the E Street Band, but this was just OK.

This album is a hot mess. I could have lived the rest of my life never hearing this and would die a satisfactory death. I want my 33 minutes back. A hot garbage dumpster fire of a "French Industrial Rock" album.

This was a relatively bland early 90s attempt to be an "alternative" album. It was sub par. Was it bad enough to be ranked a 2? Probably not, but it's nothing memorable in any way. And they almost deserve to get a 1 just for how terrible their album artwork is for this record. It screams, "Hey! I made this with my ClipArt Program. What do you think?"

The Mama's and the Papa's successfully blended folk and pop in an era that seemed to be dominated by either the Brit invasion sound of The Beatles, the surfer sound of The Beach Boys, or Motown. While there are a few tracks on here that are sleepy and boring, you can't deny their incredible harmonies and the absolute the genius of what is clearly their best song, California Dreamin'.

Unexpectedly and surprisingly enjoyable.

I enjoyed this more than I thought I was going to, but this was pretty much what I was expecting it to be, albeit a little long.

A bit disjointed, but I can see the appeal.

Firing on all cylinders, Coldplay made only one masterpiece - a perfect album, if you will - and "A Rush Of Blood To The Head" was it. While I hadn't listened to it from start to finish in at least 15 years (probably closer to 20), it was like time traveling back to some the more memorable days of working for Best Buy.

This was delightful. An unexpected pleasure to listen to.

I recognize the talent and the significance and importance she had in the music industry, but her style just isn't my bag. This was fine for a one-time listen through.

Today's album sounds like a poor man's interpretation of what punk would sound like if they had never heard it before, all while providing the soundtrack to an unreleased David Lynch film. That was fucking weird, not necessarily enjoyable. And while I could have died a peaceful death without ever hearing this album, I was definitely grateful when it was over.

I feel as if I were to enjoy this album too much, I would become the physical embodiment of what white trash truly is. But in all honesty, if you've heard 3 songs on this album, you've heard all 90+ minutes of it. I can't tell if they're being truly honest, or comically ironic, but this album is a strange wife-beater wearing, Natty Light-induced love letter to Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Wallace, and the state of Alabama.

Delightfully strange, yet overall enjoyable. It gets a 3 rating just for the track "Genius of Love." Not sure if I would put this on again, but there's always a slim possibility.

While the album cover may be iconic, I'm not a big. I am, however, a big fan of this album. So many bangers it's hard to imagine where Martin Scorsese's career would be without the impactful tunes of "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" and "Bitch." Then add combo the iconic "Brown Sugar," and "Wild Horses," you just can't really argue that this could easily be their best studio album. Absolutely incredible.

I enjoyed this more than Ghostface Killah or the Kanye West albums I've been subjected to listening to that are on this list. A decent blending the samples that were used making this album give it a timeless sound, but I can't see myself listening to this ever again. "...don't change until you get up and wash yo' ass!"

This was fine. I didn't hate it. And while I don't have any sort of historical knowledge of the hip-hop genre, it seems like a product of its time.

This is stereotypical late-60s psychedelic rock. Nothing more, nothing less. Every song basically sounds the same. I can see the influences they had with later bands of the 70s. I didn't hate it, but I was mostly underwhelmed.

This album is awfully gentle but was a refreshing listen. As singer/songwriters go, I'm not terribly familiar with Don McLean, but I can understand his popularity by this record alone. This was pleasant. Almost too pleasant.

I'm not entirely sure if I would have appreciated this album when it was released in 1994 - my palette hadn't quite matured. But listening to this on the cusp of 49, it makes me realize how much it sucked not having this album in my arsenal for the past 30 years. Buckley has such range, he doesn't stick to one specific genre, so his songs are all beautifully different. The only tracks I had been familiar with were "Last Goodbye" (vaguely) and his rendition of "Hallelujah," which make all other versions (including the original) just pale in comparison. This was a spectacular and haunting listen.

The perfect chill album for a possibly hectic Monday morning, Dire Straits debut album definitely delivers. I've always enjoyed Mark Knopfler's guitar style and overall vibe. Quite enjoyable.

This was an unexpected treat. Not a huge fan of live albums, but this one works.

This is either the 2nd or 3rd on this list where the album wasn't available through Apple Music. I found all but one track on YouTube. This was smooth and buttery jazz that you can spread on your toast and have with your morning coffee. Nothing wrong with that.

Strange electronic pop with some monotone-ish vocals. Not a fan.

The sheer cultural impact of this album and Michael Jackson had on the US population, especially the kids in the 1980s, was unavoidable. This album, at least for me, is nostalgia in its purest form. Would Michael Jackson and the eventual juggernaut of Thriller even have been as successful without the platform of MTV to rocket it off into the pop culture stratosphere? Who knows. But you cannot deny the sheer brilliance of how expansive Quincy Jones's range as a producer was to create an undeniable and incredible masterpiece.

A cool and refreshing English Prog Rock album. They kind of like the British version of Rush - but not as exciting. This was good, though. I enjoyed it. The tracks "Starship Trooper," and "All Good People" elevate this album from a decent 3 to a solid 4 rating.

This album is so disjointed, I can't imagine anyone finding it enjoyable. The vocals are terrible, the drum beat machines seem like they're always off tempo, and the synth is absolute shit. This is concentrated hot garbage being funneled through a disposal directly into my earbuds. I did not care for this in any way shape or form.

This was better than I was anticipating. Solid mid-90s R&B album. TLC was everywhere in 1994, especially MTV. You couldn't go more than 30 minutes without seeing their videos for either "Creep," "Red Light Special," or especially "Waterfalls," which I believe dominated the VMAs the following year. A handful of tracks felt easily forgettable and the subject matter rarely veered away from their sexual escapades. However, the album suffered from pointless filler, cramming several meaningless interludes in between songs. While not as brazen or upbeat as Salt-N-Pepa, this was still a nice chance of pace.

A bit more redundant than the last Pogues album on this list. This was fine, but nothing groundbreaking by any means.

This album is enjoyably eclectic. The range and diversity in sound within its own genre is astounding. A breath of fresh air.

Enjoyable early 00s indy rock. You couldn't go anywhere in 2004 without hearing "Take Me Out" playing somewhere on the radio. Refreshing and enjoyable. Also, it's nice that it was just under 40 minutes.

Enjoyable alt punk rock vibes, but awfully repetitive.

This was strangely enjoyable, albeit a bit boring. I liked the orchestral parts, which were unexpectedly pleasant. Some of the songs had a Smiths vibes going, the last track seemed very U2-esque.

This was adequate at best. Bill's vocal range is only about 3 notes, which kinda ruined the music, which I actually enjoyed. Overall, though, I'm not a fan.

This was like a rock opera for hipsters. I didn't hate it, but I doubt I'll revisit this album ever again.

This was alright, but I wasn't blown away by anything in particular. Of all the Neil Young that's come up on this list so far, this seemed the most whining-induced vocals from Young himself, but nothing that's really out of the ordinary.

First time purposely listening to anything by Loretta Lynn. This was enjoyable and in a way comforting - like a heavy weighted quilt that’s cool to the touch but will also keep you warm on a crisp Autumn night.

A timeless classic.

Track 4 says it all. "This is a Bad."

This was absolutely delightful. First half was rowdy and exciting R&B Soul with wonderfully blaring horns. The second half was soulfully peaceful piano ballads. A fantastic listen.

Overly enjoyable but nothing on here was great and capable elevating the album to anything better than "just good." This was a 3.5/5 at its absolute best.

This was an unexpected delight. It felt more raw and personal than the material he recorded and released later in the 1970s. I can see why it's on this list. Thanks to Cameron Crowe and the movie "Jerry Maguire," I know 2 more tracks on here than I originally would have. It may not be a 5/5, but this was quite enjoyable and I could easily see myself listening to this again at some point.

This album was jammed packed with melancholy, lost love, missed opportunities, and regret. And I'm here for every minute of it. It scratched an itch I didn't even realize I had this morning. I enjoyed every minute of this album.

While enjoyable as most any other Korn album I purposefully listened to, Follow The Leader begins to wobble a bit the longer the album plays on with its 67 minute run time. There are certain elements of their particular music style that I absolutely dig, whether it's the strange unhinged rawness, the slapping bass that feels like it's being drug along the ground, or Jonathan Davis's feral vocals. But this album never really elevates past a 3.5 for me as I feel some of the work they've released after Follow The Leader is significantly better.

This was enjoyable as always, but the running time for By the Time I Get to Phoenix is just WAY too long. I don't need to hear Isaac hold down one chord on his keyboards and tell a story for what feels like 10 minutes. It's drawn out and unnecessary and in my opinion, drops this album from a 4 to a 3 because of the length of that track.

I enjoyed this album SO much more than the the last two Dylan albums we've been subjected to so far. It had a more cohesive structure, and I loved how they purposefully left in the outtake on the track "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream." I often feel with Dylan that the art and the artist don't always seem like they're in sync (great poet and songwriter - terrible performer), but this album worked really well for me.

This was fine. I have mostly neutral feelings about this album as the songs seemed mostly forgettable soon after I heard them.

Decent bluesy 70s rock. Better than expected.

This was comically enjoyable. German electronica for the win.

This was an absolute treat. Carlos Santana brings such wonderful flavors to the mix that it's difficult not to have fun while listening. Fantastic album.

Pleasant and delightful. Some tracks had a more homespun gospel-sound to them, compared to what we've heard so far of the old school 70s country. Short and sweet, with a very compact run time, but enjoyable.

This album is what I assume what a Hipster Anthem would sound like. Unimposing folksy indie rock. This was fine, but it had a longer than needed (or wanted) run time of 74 minutes.

Delightful. Old school country just hits differently.

I didn’t hate it. It was strangely more interesting the further in you listen to the album. An odd niche market these guys were marketing to. Thanks to Sexy Beast, I actually knew one of their songs (Peaches).

This was good. Really good, but it was also about 30 minutes too long.

Decent early 70s pop album. I appreciate and admire Harry Nilsson's sound and style.

I prefer some of their later releases to this one, but it’s still excellent.

What in the hell is even this? I enjoyed the music, but I didn’t understand one syllable of the French that was whispered, spoken, or sung into the mic. This was strange.

Better than I was expecting, but I only recognized one song on this album, "Weather with You."

This was the first time I listened to this album in one sitting front-to-back. Thoroughly enjoyable and groundbreaking for it's time, this Beastie Boys album is fun and playful and completely nostalgic.

This has a very relaxing and chill Sunday morning kind of vibe. Not bad, but I highly doubt if I'll ever purposefully listen to it again. I recognize Joni Mitchell's talent, but she's just not my jam.

This was a strange album. I enjoyed the music, but was disinterested in the subject matter and lyrics of what they chose to sing about, whether it was a gang bang or "the taste of gonorrhea," I wasn't having any of it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

While the vocals are a bit jarring at times, overall this is a really fun album to listen to. This is easily a 3.5 on its way to a 4.0 rating. In all honesty, it's the vocal stylings that hold it back, even though I'm sure that's what makes the band and album so identifiable in the first place.

I feel like I'm sipping rum inside a small club in Havana, Cuba when I listen to this album. It's wonderfully delightful.

This was satisfactory at best. "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe."

This was an unexpected treat. Definitely more of a rock album than a funk album, but that first track is incredible. It spins a little out of control towards the end, but I am here for it.

Whiny folk music. Wasn’t a fan.

This was hot shit garbage. I don’t care who was inspired by this album. What a waste of my time.

This was a weird. It’s started out alright and then they transformed one of the greatest Pink Floyd songs (Comfortably Numb) into some kind of Bee Gee’s ripoff. I don’t know what to think anymore.

This was a peculiar album. Very experimental. Reminded me a lot of Radiohead in the early 2000s when they lost their direction and were into the weeds with experimentation. It’s a merging of genres with an out of control drum machine where the end result is where the style and substance never seem to fused together properly.

This was fine. Rock opera isn't typically my sort of thing, but I'm glad I listened to it once through in its entirety. Highly unlikely I'll ever be compelled to put it on ever again.

While I am very familiar with all of his "greatest hits," I had never listened to an Elton John album from start to finish until I started this journey. This record was a spectacle to behold, opening with an 11 minute prog-rock-esque track. While it still feels a bit lengthy at times, it was a delight to listen to. Clearly the genius combo of Elton John and Bernie Taupin were in top form when they composed this gem.

For an album that's just over an hour long, it's very repetitive. There isn't a lot of variety between the beats, soundscapes, or samples that are used. However, it's also VERY 1989 in its sound, and for that, even if I wasn't familiar at all with any of the singles that were released, it was quite nostalgic sounding, and enjoyable enough to garner the album a positive rating.

I was already waist deep in nostalgia just 20 seconds into the start of this album. When "Animal" comes on, it hits me like a tidal wave. By the time "Pour Some Sugar On Me" plays, I've been swept away by the undertow. I cannot deny how fun this album still is, almost 40 years later. I was literally compelled to crank this up on my drive into the office this morning. 'Hysteria' was one of two albums that I remember dominating playtime on my sister's car stereo. (The other one was a little unknown debut album by GNR.) Whether you labeled it "glam metal," "arena rock," or just "hard rock," Def Leppard changed the game, produced 7 solid radio singles from 12 tracks on an album that was an hour long, and dominated the MTV airwaves for at least 2 years. This album is the band's masterpiece; their magnum opus, if you will (at least for the "arena rock" genre). They never released anything this good ever again.

Dueling guitars, a killer baseline, and vocals a didn’t hate. This was SO much better than what I was expecting.

This was a refreshing listen. Lo-Fi electronica with a newly discovered track that appeared on the soundtrack from the movie “Go.” Great album.

This was enjoyable. Perfect for playing in the background while working. Another Chill-infused Lo-Fi Electronica album for the win.

Sexy-time music. I'll take it. Easy listening R&B funky jazz pop. Great listen.

Strangely enjoyable - even if it's a bit dreamily wispy-sounding. A bit repetitive, not a lot of variety in their soundscape. But not bad at all.

While some tracks are very similar sounding, this is still a solid blues rock album.

This was different. I didn't hate it, but I wasn't sure what to expect. From what I had read, this band's sound is very much a hybrid mixture of The Killers + The Strokes + a pinch of Devo + a dash of Daft Punk. Enjoyable for what it was, but I don't see myself going back to it anytime in not too distant future.

It’s just semi melancholic whiny blue color British rock from the mid 90s. It’s fine but it’s not extraordinary by any means. 3.5/5

This was better than I was expecting, but depending on the song, it's still very much whiny mid-90s British rock. Not sure if I would gravitate towards this album again. I don't know what it is, but I I feel like I should have liked this more than I actually did.

I like the sound of this album, the R&B Electronica with the vocals work well together, it’s just very repetitive. There’s not much variety so it all starts to blend together if I’m being completely honest.

I don't understand the fascination with Leonard Cohen. He's a poet who shouldn't sing, but does anyway, just like Bob Dylan, but somehow worse. I didn't hate this one, but I'm not entirely sure I can justify this with a 3/5 rating. It's not a 1/5, but there's a good chance it'll get the deuce.

Solid New Wave album by a bunch a hot rockin' chicks who would likely drink me under the table, and I'm alright with that.

This was a beautiful as well as an incredibly sad album.

While this was bloated in length (20-30 minutes too long with too many fillers) I enjoyed the beats and samples Common used compared to other rap albums of the same era. It’s more soulful and jazzy. Enjoyable for what it was.

Imagine a band that sounds like an uncoordinated shitty version of The Police crossed with The Clash. That is this band.

Solid punk record. Quite enjoyable even though I recognized zero songs from this album.

Such a wonderfully classic sound. I enjoyed every minute of this album yet wasn’t familiar with the artist or any of the tracks on this record. Great listen.

These guys are a less interesting version of Pink Floyd.

A breath of fresh air for the first album of 2025. The blaring sound of the brass. The fierce rhythm of the bongos. Top notch album from start to finish.

This was fine. Nothing extraordinary.

Brilliant album from start to finish, even if hearing The Stones play some "Honky-Tonk" is a little bit weird, they somehow pull it off. This can easily be listed one of their essential albums - a must have for any fan.

While the overall tone was terribly misogynistic from start to finish, I did enjoy the overall style and sound they were laying down. Maybe it's because I'm listening to this 30 years after its original release (who knows). But damn is this album unnecessarily bloated. I don't need skits and interludes between almost each and every track. I especially didn't want to (or need to) hear "renditions" of Biggie and his sexual escapades throughout.

This was perfect for my first day back in the office after the holiday break. Enjoyable and very chill.

This was completely unnecessary and barely enjoyable. Dexys Midnight Runners sounds like a bad horn-laden version of The Cure. Just another glaring example of a record that feels like it only made the list in order to get it past a specific threshold so they could get closer to a 1001 total.

This was good, but I wasn't in love with the live performance. It felt rushed and not very intimate.

This was strangely enjoyable. However, some of the "bizarre lounge-jazz flourishes" (I stole this phrase from another reviewer) really killed the vibe before it was reigned back in, which really hindered it's overall ranking for me. This will only get a solid three to a three-and-a-half. I don't think it will be able to reach a four.

Absolutely incredible from start to finish.

This was fine. I love The Beach Boys, but I can't help but think I was expecting more. This was a bit underwhelming is all. I don't know what I was anticipating to hear, but from some reason, this was not it. Maybe it was just me. Strangely enough, I'm at a loss for words. I don't want to do the album a disservice by underrating it, but this was definitely not a five. But is it a four? ***More time has now passed and I've listed to track 8*** Absolutely, if only just for the song "God Only Knows." This song hits differently the older I get and now it hits me on an emotional and spiritual level deep inside my soul I didn't even realize I had and will often bring me to tears. Okay, Beach Boys. Okay. You got me. This is a four.

This wasn't bad. Very ethereal and dreamy sounding kind of album. Definitely some chill vibes going on here. I didn't hate it, but it did not help motivate me this morning to be productive in any way. It just made me want to crawl back into bed and go to sleep.

I found little joy in listening to this album. Hearing "Our House" for the first time in about 10 years was kind of nice, like an oasis in the middle of a desert. This just felt weird all over the place. Very English. Not very cohesive in any way. I was glad when it was over. Unless an un-cohesive sound was what they were going for. If it was, then they succeeded.

Incredible.

While this album is still top tier Beatles material, it feels a bit cobbled together and bloated. Definitely not as cohesive as Abby Road or Sgt. Pepper's. If this had been trimmed down from a double LP, it would have done us all a favor by giving us a good 35 minutes back in our day. With that being said, it still has some incredible tracks (Dear Prudence, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Blackbird, Rocky Raccoon, Helter Skelter, and Good Night) and it shows the brilliance these guys had, even when they really didn't want to work with each other, but chose to anyway.

This album feels so stuck in 1991 it’s almost unbearable. I don't hate it, but I don't really love it either. If the album is lucky, it'll get a 3 rating and I'll never have to listen to it ever again.

What if The Smiths, R.E.M., and an U2 cover band joined forces? Well, they would get together in a studio and create this album. This was fine. Nothing fantastic, but serviceable.

This was adequate. Nothing unique.

Absolutely incredible.

An unexpected treat. I was only familiar with his radio hits. This album proudly demonstrates Prince's versatility as a musician and his uncompromising talent.

This was fine, but punk really isn't my forte. I typically tire of the genre after about 3 songs.

I enjoyed this much more than I was expecting.

The Everly Brothers hit me on a nostalgic level. I listened to a lot of stuff as a kid. Cathy's Clown was a bit of an anthem in our household as m mom's name is Cathy, so my dad was often referred to as, "Cathy's Clown." They straddled the fine line between rockabilly and country, and their harmonies are incredible.

Solid 70s rock live album. Enjoyable, but difficult to really get into and absorb. Any time I have to resort to YouTube to listen to something, the commercial breaks between each song really detracts from the experience. Thankfully after another search and disregarding the link that this site provided, I was able to locate the album on Apple Music.

Fantastic listen as always. Each track is incredible, and while I grew tired of “Stairway to Heaven” for some time, hearing it play in its preferred location as track 4, right in middle of this bluesy rockin’ and rompin’ record just made me realize how great that song and this album truly is. Another Led Zeppelin masterpiece.

This was a decent bluesy 70s southern rock album, but I’m not very fond of Neil Young’s nasally whining voice. He’s an acquired taste that I never learned to enjoy.

This was fine. Jeff Lynn has a very distinctive sound, so all of the songs have a very similar quality to them. Also, the running time is a tad excessive. I don't hate it. It's nice to have ELO peppered throughout other 1970s classic rock, but listening to 70 minutes of it straight through is too much. 3 or 4 songs is all I need.

Solid late-80s gangster rap. I enjoyed it much more than I was expecting, but it's not like I'm gonna ever listen to this again.

This was a seminal album in my life. I remember where I was when I purchased this CD. I was on my summer break between high school and college up in the Seattle area, spending a few weeks with my cousins, and I had come across a Blockbuster Music Store. The concept of being able to walk down the wall of the Billboards top selling albums, and just putting on a pair of headphones and punching in a track number was unheard of! And this is how I came across this absolute gem of an album. We had already been subjected to three singles by the time it was summertime in 1994, so I knew those songs, but I wanted to hear what the radio wasn’t playing, and dammit it I was not disappointed. I just fell in love with "Fell on Black Days" and "The Day I Tried to Live." Those songs just scratched an itch I didn’t even realize I had until I heard those tracks. This was in my car in constant rotation through the rest of the year (probably longer). This album represented freedom, independence, and creating my own music identity. Absolutely one of the greatest rock albums ever created.

I Definitely Maybe think this album is better than I last remembered. The back half is significantly better than the first half once you get to Supersonic.

Pleasantly chill and easy listening 1950s style country where k.d. lang's voice comes through like soft butter on a slice of toast. She's like a country crooner, and I'm here for it.

Unimpressed. The first song took me right back to 1992. I then traveled back to the future and didn't really care for the rest.

This was fine. I didn’t hate it. But I also didn’t love it. It gets a 3 for “Nightclubbing” alone.

I was expecting so much more. This was fine, albeit a bit underwhelming.

This was really good, but not as good as her album '25.' I did, however, recognized more songs on this album than I was expecting to. This was still easily a 4/5.

This was middle of the road 70s rock. No more, no less.

I dug this album much more than I was originally expecting. I've always had a bit of a soft spot for The B-52s, and I'm not sure why.

I feel like I'm missing half of the show with not being able to witness James Brown's performance on stage. Also, could this be any shorter? But, I enjoyed it none the less. I just wish there was more of it.

This was quite enjoyable.

I've always liked The Ramones in small doses. A full record is a bit overkill for me. Example: When listening to this 29 minute LP (yes, only 29 minutes), it feels like I've just heard the same 11 or 12 of the same song, played again with a slightly different beat and chord progression (they almost all sound the same). However, the ones that stand out as different were obviously big hits for them, which included "Blitzkrieg Bop," and "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend." This was enjoyable, even if it was a bit repetitive.

Decent early 70s Blues Rock. Better than I was expecting it to be, but it was clearly a Rolling Stones ripoff band.

Strange. David Byrne + Brian Eno create an odd audio landscape that was a bit difficult to listen to. I didn’t hate it, but it’s highly unlikely that I’ll seek this out again.

This was 47 minutes of early 70s Prog Rock nonsense. A little too experimental for my liking.

I enjoyed this, but not as much as the other Smiths albums on this list.

More radio hits than I was expecting. I enjoyed the energy this album put out. "Mystery Achievement" and "Space Invader" are easily the best tracks on this album. 4/5

This album was underwhelming. Too much distortion and reverb for my liking. This feels like a filler album.

Adequate late 60s rock. No more, no less.

I enjoyed this album. It had a very early 90s alt-grunge rock feel. Unfortunately, it also lacked a distinctive personality that more successful grunge bands had during this time. I feel this got lost in the shuffle with bands that had better singles for that exact reason.

This was the Arctic Monkeys with a 60s vibe and some strings. It was alright.

Melancholy to the max. I didn’t hate it but damn it if this didn’t put me in a somber mood this morning.

This album feels a bit neutered. Like, you left The Beatles and this was your first release? I didn’t dislike it, it just felt underwhelming (also, I need a thesaurus as I feel I use the world underwhelming a lot within these reviews).

This album was fine, but I got tired of his pseudo-storytelling before some of his songs. This must have been more groundbreaking for 1958. It doesn't necessarily feel like a filler album, but I don't see myself returning to this anytime soon.

Nothing remarkable, but moderately enjoyable. It had a David Bowie sound and feel, but with a little bit of a harder edge (but not by much).

This is intense tribal metal. I don't hate it, but the lead singer's guttural screaming instead of actually singing knocks the rating down by 1/2 a star. It makes it less enjoyable overall. I think this would have been significantly better as an instrumental record, but what do I know?

This album started off strong and ended in musical gibberish towards the last track. I felt it was close to being a 4/5 but now I'm not entirely sure. However, I really loved the energy of this album (outside of "L.A. Blues").

Don't go past track three. You have been warned.

Sleepy Canadian Folk Rock with a dash of bluesy-noir. The further into the album I went, the more I enjoyed it. I didn't hate it, but made my day stretch out longer than I was expecting it to.

This album felt like 9 versions of "Pretty in Pink." I didn't hate it, but I was mostly indifferent to their sound.

This was very 90s dance club pop. This was alright but felt like a filler album.

Slow and sleepy Willie Nelson, but pleasant nonetheless.

Strange. Definitely not my jam.

Extraordinary voice, ordinary R&B songs. I feel that her debut album would have been more appropriate to be on this 1001 list than "Butterfly." I didn't dislike it, but after about 25 minutes, I was wondering when this was going to be over. An hour of Mariah Carey who wanted to release an quasi-Hip-Hop album isn't what I signed on for, yet here I am, listening to 57 minute album that's just OK.

I enjoyed the music much more than I enjoy Caleb Followill's voice. I don't know what it is, his voice just often annoys me. It's kind of whiny. However, the album was better than I was anticipating, even though I feel that 3 albums by this band is a tad excessive to be included on this list.

I feel that copious amounts of ecstasy might be needed to fully enjoy this record. Each track has the possibility producing one of following results: (1) scratch an itch I never realized I ever had in the first place, (2) make my brain hurt, or (3) come suspiciously close to having a seizure. Sometimes, all three can happen simultaneously.

Clear your throat, Tom.

I ain't mad at this album, but the inclusion of bongos on pretty much every track seem a tad excessive. Is this considered funk? It doesn't seem like it, but it's definitely groovy. It’s not bad but it’s not necessarily very original either.

Solid Muse album and entry on this 1001 list, yet it still isn't as good as their previous release - "Absolution." I've always viewed Muse through the lens of "What if Radiohead and Queen had a baby?" Maybe that's a little too broad, but I still think it fits their sound and their first 3-4 albums. Once they shifted towards more electronica in the 2010s, I wasn't as interested. But this one is a solid 4 for me.

Another perfect (and glaring) example of what a filler album sounds like. This was unnecessary. It wasn't bad, just not extraordinary in any way shape or form.