1001 Albums Summary

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521
Albums Rated
3.21
Average Rating
48%
Complete
568 albums remaining

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1950
Favorite Decade
Soul
Favorite Genre
US
Top Origin
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53
5-Star Albums
31
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Moss Side Story
Barry Adamson
5 2.52 +2.48
Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
5 2.82 +2.18
Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
5 3.14 +1.86
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
5 3.17 +1.83
The Blueprint
JAY Z
5 3.18 +1.82
It's Too Late to Stop Now
Van Morrison
5 3.24 +1.76
Sound Affects
The Jam
5 3.25 +1.75
Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
5 3.26 +1.74
I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
Sinead O'Connor
5 3.27 +1.73
Homework
Daft Punk
5 3.28 +1.72

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Dirt
Alice In Chains
1 3.47 -2.47
Clube Da Esquina
Milton Nascimento
1 3.14 -2.14
Close To You
Carpenters
1 3.13 -2.13
New York Dolls
New York Dolls
1 3.12 -2.12
Seventh Tree
Goldfrapp
1 3.08 -2.08
Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Buzzcocks
1 3.08 -2.08
Legalize It
Peter Tosh
1 3.08 -2.08
Ambient 1/Music For Airports
Brian Eno
1 3.07 -2.07
Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
1 3.05 -2.05
Vento De Maio
Elis Regina
1 3.03 -2.03

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Kanye West 3 4.67
Van Morrison 3 4.67
OutKast 2 5
George Michael 2 5
David Bowie 6 4.17
Bruce Springsteen 4 4.25
U2 4 4.25
Prince 3 4.33

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Goldfrapp 2 1
Public Image Ltd. 2 1.5

Controversial

ArtistRatings
The Jesus And Mary Chain 1, 4
Beatles 5, 5, 4, 2, 4, 2
Kate Bush 4, 5, 2

5-Star Albums (53)

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Popular Reviews

Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers

What a gem! I guess this stuff didn't make it to my 14 year old ears and I am not certain I would have got it then... not sue I do now fully. I do know it's an abolute treat.

1-Star Albums (31)

All Ratings (521)

Kid A by Radiohead
Oct 05 2023
Technique by New Order
Oct 08 2023

Enjoyable. Sucker for Peter Hook's driving baselines but only knew the big songs from New Order. Liked this.

Bad by Michael Jackson
Oct 20 2023
La Revancha Del Tango by Gotan Project
Oct 23 2023

Enjoyed the vibe then about 2/3 of the way through it felt very repetitive and skipped the last 1/3.

Station To Station by David Bowie
Oct 25 2023

One of my favourite albums ever, amazing opening four tracks. Title song was written off experiences he had with Iggy pop travelling across eastern europe on trains. Beautiful.

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Oct 26 2023

First 5 songs are amazing, including my two favourite of Bruce's Highway Patrolman and Atlantic City. From there it drifts a little but still great!

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Oct 29 2023
Woodface by Crowded House
Nov 02 2023

Had me in the first half, not gonna lie

OK Computer by Radiohead
Nov 21 2023

Radiohead entirely passed me by when they came out. Glad I'm able to listen now pretty much for the first time, outside the singles. This was a joy!

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Nov 27 2023
Dirt by Alice In Chains
Dec 04 2023

Unlistenable for me

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Dec 05 2023

Was fun for a bit but Steel Panther and Strongbad mean I can't give this an honest shake.

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp
Dec 06 2023

This was fine, 22 years later it really feels of it's time.

Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers
Dec 07 2023

What a gem! I guess this stuff didn't make it to my 14 year old ears and I am not certain I would have got it then... not sue I do now fully. I do know it's an abolute treat.

Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp
Dec 10 2023

That was crap. At best it was audition to be the next James Bond chanteuse.

Dec 18 2023

I really feel like I should like this more but having tried it a few years ago and again a few times since, it just doesn't move me hugely. I like The Kinks in general, right through 70s and 80s. I feel like the conceptual nature of this album elevates it's standing.

Madman Across The Water by Elton John
Dec 21 2023

Some absolute classics on here with some middling tunes filling the gaps. Listened on a bus at 3.30am so may have been a bit emotional but really enjoyed it.

Pieces Of The Sky by Emmylou Harris
Dec 24 2023

Very nice, would have loved if more was like bluebird wine but was a really pleasant listen.

Suicide by Suicide
Dec 31 2023

Clearly a huge influence for so much including Nichola Jaar and Darkside. Kind of love it but also won't ever listen to it again and this was my 3rd effort.

Cupid & Psyche 85 by Scritti Politti
Jan 01 2024

Kind of fun, hadn't heard it before.

Odelay by Beck
Jan 02 2024

Beck can do it all. Album sounds amazing almost 30 years later dimpym due to its originality and Becks unique voice and style.

Heroes to Zeros by The Beta Band
Jan 04 2024

Cool - only knew a few songs but this was great. Saved Space Beatle.

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Jan 07 2024

Never got in to them first time around and I could understand that this got overplayed and annoyed people. but it is a phenomenal piece of work.

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Jan 08 2024

Loads of belterd then it sounds today like a mid range soul / disco album. Brings it back at the end with some beauts.

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Jan 10 2024

Did not enjoy thank you very much

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Jan 11 2024

Fun listen but not really for me in its entirety. Saved one or two songs

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Jan 13 2024

Nice, one track I really liked. I see the transition into funk and think there's a really interesting band in the temptations that I'd like to know more about. Some of the harmonies are show stoppers

Aha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon
Jan 19 2024

Great run in the middle from Milk and some great memories. Sounds a little dated.

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jan 30 2024
S&M by Metallica
Feb 24 2024
Play by Moby
Feb 27 2024

Look, some absolute classics here but this trails off. Never loved Moby beyond the singles.

Rio by Duran Duran
Mar 16 2024
Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Mar 28 2024
Brothers by The Black Keys
Apr 07 2024
Kenya by Machito
Apr 11 2024
Harvest by Neil Young
May 26 2024
Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
May 31 2024
1999 by Prince
Jun 05 2024
Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Jun 06 2024
LP1 by FKA twigs
Jun 12 2024
Frank by Amy Winehouse
Aug 24 2024
Elephant by The White Stripes
Aug 27 2024
Low by David Bowie
Sep 13 2024
Live! by Fela Kuti
Sep 20 2024
Mask by Bauhaus
Oct 16 2024
Yeezus by Kanye West
Oct 18 2024
Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Nov 08 2024
Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Nov 14 2024
Be by Common
Nov 19 2024
Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Nov 22 2024
25 by Adele
Nov 27 2024
Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Nov 29 2024
Mar 03 2025

Didn't really listen to this in it's time. It's strange, beyond golden skans and it's not over yet I fon't recognise any of these songs. But those two were big in my life for a time. And then the album shows a greater deal of depth and variety than I would have expected. I loved Kasier Chiefs and Hard-Fi and could sing entire albums of theirs to you but they are very one note by comparison. Enjoyable. I wish there was a 2.5 starts options but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and go for 3. If someone put this on I'd let it all play.

At Budokan by Cheap Trick
Mar 04 2025

Found myself jamming at times but also switching it off.

Pornography by The Cure
Mar 05 2025

The back half was really enjoyable. I know the cure have this goth wave thing but I'm mostly familiar with love cats and Friday I'm in love so this is totally new for me. Liked it.

Metallica by Metallica
Mar 08 2025

I don't like metal but this album is undeniable

Mar 11 2025

Didn't expect this to go so hard and kind of funky at times

Heroes by David Bowie
Mar 12 2025

Least favourite of the Berlin trilogy. Back half is mostly noise and then a song about Arabia...which kind of slaps to be fair

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Mar 13 2025

Vibey 80s afro-pop. What's not to like.

Happy Sad by Tim Buckley
Mar 17 2025

I tend to like folk but this sounds quite a bit like crying to me.

461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton
Mar 20 2025

It was fine, not sure why I'd listen to it again though.

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Mar 26 2025

At 28 mins it was mercifully short. Still couldn't finish it saved by pink moon

Out of Step by Minor Threat
Mar 29 2025

Unlistenable, frankly. It's a tough exercise because I just can't with certain genres but it might be the best of it's kind

Close To You by Carpenters
Apr 02 2025

I mean fine but what even is this project. It's been a rough week.

Parallel Lines by Blondie
Apr 04 2025

An unbelievable time capsule mix of pop, disco, and punk. There were some reggae chords in there at time. Great listen.

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Apr 06 2025

That's one of the best listening experiences you can have. One side of hits and the next side is a dreamy pop journey. Amazing

So by Peter Gabriel
Apr 07 2025

Absolute roller - soulful and folky.

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Apr 10 2025
Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Apr 16 2025

Could see people absolutely losing their shit over this in the 90s. where is my mind still an all time classic.

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
May 06 2025
Ten by Pearl Jam
May 09 2025
Dare! by The Human League
May 23 2025

2 absolute bangers but mostly complaining

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Jun 03 2025
Smile by Brian Wilson
Jun 13 2025
Sheet Music by 10cc
Jun 20 2025

Started brilliantly and thought i was going to love it. Back half was a bit of a slot but one or two saves.

Private Dancer by Tina Turner
Jun 23 2025

Yeah, that slaps. A few bangers, a few sick covers, and 2 stone cold classics

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry
Jun 24 2025

Sex, funk, in your face attitude and one of the all time classics of the 80s. Some of the lyricism is a little on the nose but she pulls it off and tonally this album doesn't up, all of one piece without feeling repetitive.

Savane by Ali Farka Touré
Jun 25 2025
Kenza by Khaled
Jun 26 2025

Fun but gets a little repetitive

Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Jul 09 2025

Slaps hard. very fun.

Repeater by Fugazi
Jul 10 2025

Nearly 4 - great treat of a find. Rocks

Hotel California by Eagles
Jul 12 2025

Come on, man. I had a rough night and I hate the f***in' Eagles, man!

Murmur by R.E.M.
Jul 28 2025
Faith by George Michael
Aug 10 2025
Closer by Joy Division
Aug 24 2025
Ogden's Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces
Aug 26 2025

Really pleasant surprise. I am not into psychedelic / prog typically but I think this was an early effort and I can totally get behind the vocal storytelling piece towards the end.

Aug 27 2025

Loved this album. Knew some of the songs before and am a Lana Del Ray fan but this I was driving at night and the back half of this album was a magical, beautiful listen.

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
Sep 05 2025

This is by far the biggest surprise I've had here. Was so prepared to skip this as folk really doesn't do it for me but this absolutely rocked.

Green by R.E.M.
Sep 07 2025
GI by Germs
Sep 11 2025

Not her for whatever this is

1989 by Taylor Swift
Sep 12 2025
Sep 16 2025

Again, another foundational text. I come and go with REM and really only love this album. Epnoymous and some of the earlier songs like Radio Free Europe absolutely rock and I think this has elements of that early stuff, matched with a maturing band, creating a musical peak. But the songs are so rich even when they go into political stuff or high emotionality the storytelling, harmonies, and interesting musical turns keep it moving. Lots of harmonica and mandolin. Also, one of the best closing songs of all time.

Aja by Steely Dan
Sep 27 2025
Life Thru A Lens by Robbie Williams
Oct 04 2025

Pretty terrible album saved from a 1 by angels

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters
Oct 06 2025

Really tough one - loved the bangers on this album as a kid, and the next album too. But that's my teenage memory, I know if I heard this today I'd hate some of the melodies and instrumentation. Slot it in as a 3, satisfying nobody.

War by U2
Oct 08 2025
Oct 13 2025

Some classics but a bit long and boring. Rap albums of the time had a lot of this going on

Rapture by Anita Baker
Oct 19 2025
Music by Madonna
Oct 31 2025
3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Nov 04 2025
Legalize It by Peter Tosh
Jan 10 2026

Look, this is a personal response and I can't really get around reggae like this.

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock
Jan 18 2026

Feel like I should report on some sport.

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Jan 27 2026
90 by 808 State
Feb 02 2026
Imagine by John Lennon
Feb 24 2026
Survivor by Destiny's Child
Mar 05 2026
xx by The xx
Mar 09 2026
Arular by M.I.A.
Mar 11 2026
21 by Adele
Mar 15 2026
Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Mar 28 2026
Bummed by Happy Mondays
Apr 10 2026
Junkyard by The Birthday Party
May 29 2026
Blur by Blur
Jun 25 2026
Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Jul 05 2026
Tical by Method Man
Jul 09 2026
Odessa by Bee Gees
Jul 21 2026

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Average rating is within 0.15 points of global average.

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Album origins are grouped into three buckets: US, UK, and everything else. “Other” means the artists you rate highest are from outside the US and UK.