1001 Albums Summary

First one I’m listening to. It was groovy, not something I’ve ever really listened to before. Not sure what my ratings are going to look like but it was a fun listen

It seems like an interesting record… Feels like there is too much going on, kind of grating on my ears. I can see how this was influential for its time (I wouldn’t have been able to guess when this came out) but it just isn’t pleasant to listen to. Is dissonant the right term? Rating might be a bit harsh, but I’m still getting my bearings here. Still finding myself tapping along though so she must be doing something right…

It's alright. Nothing amazing but I could see myself listening to these songs in the background at least. It's kind of funny how british they are though.

At first I thought I was really going to like this album, I’m a sucker for synths and stuff. The first song I really did like but I just got bored with the rest of the album. It just kept going on and on. It’s really funny that it ends with moonlight sonata though. Regarding last album as I didn’t comment, it’s good probably not going to relisten often or ever though. You can really tell it’s from a movie soundtrack and I feel like I’ve felt inspiration from it in other shows/movies. Maybe I’ll check out the movie someday.

I find Kurt Cobain’s voice really grating on the ears was my initial impression. It grew on me as I listened though. By the end I was really enjoying it. Great performance.

I really liked this. Fun listen. Was tapping along the whole time, probably my favourite album so far.

So 80s…. I like track 6 I guess but the rest… Nevermind most of these songs are genuinely annoying. There was maybe one song I liked on this entire album

Good background music and performance. Not life changing or anything though.

Pretty good

Willie is chill like that holy

good album… unfortunately they are British… 1star

Secret Kanye album wtf

mind numbing BUH

I don't know why but I genuinely laughed when i first heard his voice come in. Second song was OK. Some of these lyrics are so corny.

One more sound effect and I kill myself

Favourite so far honestly knock everything down a star that arctic monkeys album was not 5

I did not realize Dolly was chill like this. I was unfamiliar with her game.

Genuinely don’t remember listening to this but I did

fr*nch also kind of annoying

He sounds so aggressive in most of these songs lmao

He’s probably the best lyricist out there, and it’s really cool how he’s able to tell a story with this album. That being said I just don’t think most of these songs… sound good? Like I wouldn’t listen to these songs individually. It’s probably like 5 stars if i were rating like a piece of art or poetry or something but in terms of music I feel like it needs to actually sound good to be that. This is a very light 4

First 2 songs were really good, never really heard anything like it. Next couple weren't as good but not bad. Overall a solid album.

I like the slower songs on this album. Rest is just OK.

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So chill

Ok album. Drums are good! Go Canada!!

it's fine i guess the first couple songs had me thinking this was gonna suck ass. It's probably somewhere between 2 and 3 but I've been giving everything 3s lately so 2 it is

Good album they have to calm out with the cymbals on some of these songs though

So many bangers

Good album. Almost want to give it a 4.

Had me ascending by the end

what the is this album doing here? where is the description? what made it notable? it's like a movie soundtrack. fine i guess probably good study music.

repeat

It is a little boring but her voice is so good i don't really care.

Bit boring. Could see myself liking this more if it was sad boy hours but still a solid album, I enjoyed :] Very light 4, probably more like a 3.5

g r o o v y.

got me feeling ethereal 💯

DONT LEAVE ME HIGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH

I feel like whoever wrote this should be in an insane asylum. There's like one or two catchy parts but man this album is brutal.

Solid

I am like the absolute opposite target audience for this album. The production is good but... just not my cup of tea i guess.

Good but i think I like their self titled one more.

Wish this was on spotify. Didn't think I would be big into this but holy I was by the end.

damn. the harp on Motion Picture Soundtrack is so good.

While take on me is certainly a classic, the rest of this album is not particularly interesting. It feels like generic synthpop, which I don't mind, but it doesn't make for anything special. I did not realize that they were from Norway, so I guess I can cut them some slack on the lyrics. Favourites: "Take on me", and "The sun always shines on T.V." is alright too.

Solid jazz album

A bit long but super chill

Definitely not my cup of tea. Very repetitive and frankly annoying songs

fever dream

GO WESST

It’s alright. Wall Street shuffle is the only song I would say is worth listening to. Lots of ideas but not very refined.

Alright. Nothing really stuck out to me other than it sounded quite old. I'm finding it hard to enjoy music from that far back on account of the sound quality. In summary: very same-y not much of note with the critical reception but not bad. light 3 is probably a bit generous.

Some of the songs are genuinely annoying. 'Laughing' in particular. There are glimpses of good music here and there but just not an enjoyable listen.

Good album. Some very catchy tunes.

Not their best but enjoyable nevertheless. 3.5 from me.

I find it funny that japan hosted an American band like cheap trick so soon after ww2 and all that happened in that. Pretty meh album though.

Solid album. Pretty emo and nothing stands out too much to me. But enjoyable nevertheless. 3.5/5

Felt this in my core. Wonderful album.

Alright album, Mrs. Robinson is definitely the peak, not something I would come back to but fine music that I'm sure some people would enjoy. 2.5/5

Really liked this album. Good blend of Folk and Rock including some absolute classics.

At first, I thought I wasn't going to like this album. It has a very strange sound, and it doesn't ease you into it. As the album progresses it sucks you in, and by the end of it, I was feeling emotional. A unique album that I am very glad was on this list, as I doubt I would have come across otherwise. Definitely one of my favourites so far.

THE STONES

Way better than the other one we got. Pleasant street is a bop.

Alright. To be honest wasn't really paying attention to the lyrics and apparently that was the main selling point. The music was not particularly standout to me but not bad at all.

Kind of eerie. Loved it.

Strange album. I don’t really understand why he’s role playing an alien surgeon thing. It doesn’t sound terrible, but I don’t find it particularly enjoyable to listen to. I think the interludes/skits were my favourite parts somehow, off-putting as they were. I would say it’s a little below a 2.5/5 so I’m not going to round up.

one of the albums of all time for sure.

As good as punk gets. Classic.

Conflicted about this album. Not because apparently one of these guys is an asshole, but because I think the backing tracks do sound good, but for some reason the vocals sound super grating to me. Almost dissonant. I’ll give them a soft 3 but not sure I will come back to this ever. Maybe it’s an acquired taste. Ok on further listen ‘What she said’ is kinda sick. I’m now not sure about anything somehow my opinion has taken a 180. I’m a mess. I feel like the instrumentals are awesome but the vocals… but then again maybe that adds to the charm??? I think this one needs more than one listen. Scratch what I said not coming back to it. If anything, this is a reminder that these albums deserve to be listened to all the way through…. Maybe except kollaps…

not much of a reggae guy. easy listening for sure but didn't find it very interesting.

Nice melancholy feel. Probably overrating it, but I did really enjoy this. Maybe just fit my mood perfectly at the time.

Finally feel like I’ve been given a hidden gem from this list. Never heard anything about this group, or any of their songs, but I thoroughly enjoyed this. Unique and super energetic.

I can respect that it is a progenitor of punk but most of the songs are duds.

skibidi rizz

It's a fine pop album; couple good songs here and there but lots of meh. The thank you to the fans one was kind of weird.

Strange album with some good instrumentals here and there. Not sure what the idea was when making this... After reading up on it it's a bit cooler but I'm really not sold on the whole genre of psychadelic rock. If the intention of this album was to give someone nightmares it would be a 5 star but unfortunately this is supposed to be music. SATAN SATAN SATAN (light 3) /5

It's an alright punk album. Not the biggest fan of the vocals and the lyrics are pretty corny but I guess that may just be it aging poorly. The instrumentals are pretty good but they tend to blend together from song to song. 2.5/5

Hard to believe this came out in '88. They were definitely ahead of their time. Vocals leave a bit to be desired but that may just be me not liking punk in general. The more I listen the more I like it. 3.5/5 but I'll give it 4 stars because I feel with time I will like this album even more

When I started this album I had to replay 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' several times before I actually started the album. Such a beautiful opening.

Don’t think I’ve gotten a reggae album yet. Enjoyed it, only gripe is there’s not much variety. My rating shouldn’t matter because I didn’t listen to it the way it was intended to be (spaced the hell out) Solid 3/5

Love Radiohead, and this album is great, but this I don't think this is their best work. The album feels super melancholic (as expected) but was not feeling any individual song that much aside from 'You And Whose Army'. This comment makes me feel like I'm bashing it, but this album is still great, just not their best work in my opinion. Solid 4 maybe 5/5

Good listen. Liked second track a lot more. Don't know what else to say.

Solid album some of the songs are good some are a little annoying. Yipee ipee ay ay ay yey yey

Not bad. A little boring though.

Pretty good

First half had some solid rock songs. Second half sounded like Paul Atreides was about to start a holy war.

Genuinely insane album. Deeply unserious.

Most unique album generated so far. Was not really in the mood for it, but it had me pumped by the end regardless.

Hard to appreciate the influence an album this old had. It doesn't sound that special but I'm sure it was at the time.

Solid album. Maggot brain is definitely the best track, but I enjoyed the rest (with maybe the last track being a bit odd). Solid 4, pushing 4.5-5.

Sounded like a sick performance. 4 stars ‘cause I think those chicks watching live would kill me if I rated any lower.

Solid rock album. Couple sick tunes for sure.

I liked it more than I'd care to admit

He’s the king of bongo bong

Great album. Maybe a bit too long but several great tracks and even the less popular ones are good.

I gave the other M.I.A album a 4 (which was very generous looking back on it), just because I appreciated the uniqueness. I do not believe there should be 2 of these on this list. I’ve only listened to 2 albums once and I’m bored to death.

Hard to imagine how much impact this album had. Not the greatest listening experience by today’s standard, but enjoyable nevertheless. Blue moon is definitely my favourite from this album.

Nice voice. There are a couple good songs.

I don’t get it

Wait his name is art garfunkel?

Really hard to compare albums from this far back to modern stuff. Feels like a completely different medium of entertainment. Fun listen, and it's nice to have a glimpse into the past like this.

Kinda sick actually. Insane album cover. Somehow not as weird as I expected for proto punk.

No misses. All great songs and great performances. Kind of comical listening to this on a plane by myself but was totally into it regardless.

Solid over the top rock album. Vocals get a little annoying at times but there are some great guitar parts. Favourite song for sure is “Love is only a feeling”.

Really unique listen. Thought it was strange at first but it’s actually pretty cool to listen to someone on death’s door throw out some slam poetry. Probably will come back to this.

Honestly wasn’t familiar with any of Pharell’s work besides the super mainstream stuff. Great album that’s full of a wide variety of fun songs. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Pretty cool concept. I especially like the duets. Pretty indifferent when it comes to most of the songs. Some songs go on a big too long

Maybe nostalgia or nationalism but in my opinion it does not get much better than this album.

Nice relaxing low-key album

I love Kanye west!!!!

Quite good. Aside from the 7 minutes of noise in the middle at least.

Wish Lauryn Hill would sing more.

a bit pretentious but good musically i guess. 3.5.

honk shoo

franzj

sick album. got me pumped.

I really love orchestral stuff man

ridiculously chill. we are getting out of hand.

RRRRRRAHHHHHHHGHHHHH

sure man

french man asmr. no thanks!

2 for 1! the skits are actually pretty funny, normally not a fan of those but these were good enough.

20 minute song wowee. Not bad.

in rock haha get it xDD

By no means bad... but do not see myself coming back to this one.

Really not sure what to rate this. Felt kind of bored listening to this, definitely solid though.

One man's Junk is another man's... good song.

I guess it’s probably good at what it’s aiming to do. Definitely not something you’re supposed to *listen* to

fruit salad

Kind of carried by the ending but still excellent

She has a nice enough voice and the music itself is alright. Lyrical content though… leaves something to be desired…

Not bad but the vocals felt kind of plain. Wasn’t able to get into it.

Not my favourite Radiohead but still amazing. Hard to give it a 5 because their other stuff is better.

not feeling the reggae

Endless replay value. No bad tracks. Yep, this is peak.

generic pop. inoffensive but I would not say this is a must listen album.

Really good. Will definitely come back to this. Can’t stretch myself to a 5 right now but I could see myself regretting it.

The review

Stretching myself to a 4 here just because the global rating is too low. I enjoyed it.

Neither good nor interesting. How was this popular?

Pleasantly surprised me. Normally not a fan of punk but this was solid. 3.5/5

Just too long. Under the bridge carries this to a 4.

i dont know

Not quite as good as "Ladies and gentleman we are floating in space" but I like Spiritualized's presence on this list. Interesting and enjoyable.

Admittedly not really my kind of music but I don't mind it. This is the third Sonic Youth album I've gotten and can't help but feel like maybe that's more than enough representation for this group.

Too long but not bad

Cool album. Had no idea this is where that piano part was from. Good inclusion, I like the odd instrumental album.

This is a good album. Obvious highlights are respect and the title track. Her voice is great must most of the other songs aren't anything crazy in my opinion. I just can't get over the fact that the rolling stone said respect is the greatest song of all time. It's good but is it that good? Really? I guess I'm not quite understanding the context in which it was released.

Liked it more than i thought I would. The more punk-y stuff is growing on me.

That comfortably numb cover is genuinely disgusting

Yeah I've really given it my best shot. I just don't really like his voice. The music is fine, but I will not be coming back because of his voice. This is a soft 3.

It's always hard to rate albums that are this old... It's really solid but doesn't stand out to me. But that's probably just because so many people have been inspired by/copied these works. It's a strong 3 or light 4 and I'm feeling nice today.

It's interesting at least. Definitely not up my alley.

Songs to (possibly) push you husband off a roof to. Lots of hits. Was worried about the length but it was more than bearable. Great Album.