1001 Albums Summary

This is a indy style listen with very thoughtful music, soulful at times

Slower than I like, a bit of the same o every track. More background noise than anything

Dull, repetitive and lacks anything interesting

Same old Morrissey, dull and whinny. The Smiths were amazing, but now, he just sounds like the same thing over and over and over.

Lust for Life, The Passenger, iconic songs, as you go through the entire LP, its Perfect Iggy Pop. It's rhythmic, hypnotic and fun. This is one of those LPS that stands the test of time, its still pretty great today and outshines A LOT of BS music being made today.

One of the all time great rock n roll bands. When you listen to these guys in the context for the era, they were pretty bad ass standouts. This is a good example as to why. One of the all time great bands.

Such a standout LP of the time and a strong finish for 1999, Californication, the song, remains a great and likely an all time classic. TRHCP have always been good, but live they are something to behold. This band is one of those rare must see live type. These guys know how to deliver.

The songs all felt very much the same. I get that in its time this was considered a top notch LP, but the music itself doesnt hold up after generations. Its just ok.

Melodic and haunting, this is low key a solid LP. All the hallmarks of an indy album, which for me is what makes this great, its doesnt feel over produced, but its an actual indy sounding LP.

Feels very samey as everything else he's done. Maybe its the age of his sound being so 2000s, but this feels pretty meh

Nice, this was a easy to enjoy throwback, on par with some classic Beatles sounds of the era. The Kinks are a fantastic listen and this LP is top notch!

One of the gold standards from the era, this LP is a must hear, just ignore the whole Starship nonsense that came later.

If "meh" was an LP, this would be it

Well this is just a pure classic in every-way. You can see where so many found influence and inspiration.

Not a fan of Dk

A Classic, nothing new to report, was great then, is great now

Sorta forgettable, feels very much like all the other music from the era

Was ok, not great or bad

LOVE Elvis.

It's B.B. King. Nothing else to say.

It's Nina Simone. She is everything great about music.

Gotta get my Gangsta boogie on.

Great band, just not my jam

A Classic if there ever was one

Well, its a holiday LP

Otis!

This was one the first metal LPs I ever heard. Solid as anything you will ever hear in the genre

Ok so this is a very 90s thing and it wasnt bad but for some reason it just feels so so.

Yeah, this is a prefect LP. Hands down, defines a generation in music

This was a great listen and new to me!

RIP Shane MacGowan

Pulp is a still low key gem, they never became huge but they sure are great

There is no better guitarist

Well this is very Brian Eno, he has his own deal going

It was very meh

Meh

ooof, this wasnt for me

I can hear this title just by seeing it

Well this was a nice find, I liked it!

Meh

I mean, is what it is

Got it bad- got it bad -got it bad

Whip it good. I mean its Devo. Of course its great.

Nice, his later stuff is way cooler

Yes! One of the all time great bands and this LP is fantastic

I still havent found a way to remove U2 from my iphone. This is a solid LP, lots of great tracks.

Well its not for me but they do have some good songs.

Amazing LP, The Pretenders have always been awesome, this was a fantastic intro

Well It's Black Sabbath, I mean what else do you wanna know other than IT'S BLACK SABBATH.

This was a cool new find. never heard them before but I dug this LP

Well this was very different from the 80s music they out out and was fun to listen to.

Dirty Work is a classic, and this lp aint that bad either.

Likely THE greatest LP of all time. Most certainly the most complex of its time.

It's Beck, of course its awesome.

Yeah, this was cool then and its cool now. Kate Bush is an original.

Not my thing

Whats not to like, I mean it's Jeff Buckley

One of the BEST 80s LPs!

Sweet! This is always gunna be awesome

Well, Its Bob Dylan.

Not for me

Its Sade

Such a fantastic LP. He is fantastic live!

Still great.

Not for me, nope I get the whole It was super punk at the time, but the music is very meh

Wasnt for me and I like the dudes music most of the time

The 90s.

Classic. After watching Get Back, I am certain he held back a lot of his songs from the them. Harrison was always oozing with talent.

Well...this is Rage against the machine, kinda amazing that after all these years lots of dummies have no idea that they are the machine that gets raged against. Also, TM is smarter than most people.

Perfect. And it's true, Love will tear us apart. Ian Curtis was not the greatest singer but he was his own deal. I always wonder what if..

Great LP, but their Unplugged set remains the best.

Its The Who, of course its good.

This was a wild find. never heard it before and i dug it. Very 70s.

I mean, its THE Kinks.

Nope. This is what a garbage truck on fire filled with drunk rats sounds like.

This was exactly what you think a Nick Cave LP will be. I have always liked his work.

Def a leader of the whole "Dad Rock" genre. A few bangers, but doesn't seem to get beyond nostalgia.

A classic. XTC is their own thing and worth the listen.

Its Tom Waits, of course its good.

The Who always delivers. They are pretty great live.

This was kinda cool and different. I liked it. Very Kate Bush/Brian Eno type of thing.

Well this is a classic for classic.

CCR is one of those bands that is part of the "All time greatest" this or that. Iconic.

Name a more iconic LP

Part of the 80's soundtrack they are always going to be a great band

I really dig this LP, solid music choice.

This was a nice find

Well that was interesting but not really something I'd put on a must hear list.

Oh the disco that discos, this is that

Well, it wasnt for me and why its a 1001 must hear is a mystery

Nice find, really enjoyed it. Not what I expected.

Its alright, not good not bad, just meh

Meh

Well, a few good songs for sure

It's Prince. That it all.

ok it was..you know

? Not sure why this is even here

Bah

oof, Same ol'

Nice! A really fantastic LP

NO, just fucking NO. Like how in the world is this on any "must hear" list. Empty pop vacuums for 12 year olds..really?

Love The Killers, such a great band.

Nice

A Classic

I have always liked him but this LP feels like he isnt where he was gunna be yet.

Meh

ok

One of the greatest LPs of all time. Tomorrow Never Knows is likely one of the top 100 all time greatest songs

Very meh

Fantastic LP, one of the best!

Totally old school punk. It is a classic LP

This artist was clearly influenced by some of the great 1960s bands, I mean you can hear the Simon & Garfunkel. the Birds, etc as inspirations. Its was ok, not shabby for an indie, but doesnt hold up to its contemporaries as anything special.

The was the start of something amazing.

One of the all time greatest LPs ever. Bar none, this is top 3 of any generation.

Pretty Meh. Nothing new and didnt feel innovative or interesting.

Not really my thing

Very Meh

Banger

They are legendary, not really my back, but they are sick with talent

Meh

Classic, well worth the listen

This is by far one of the top 20 LPs of all time. As far as Unplugged sessions go, this is the gold standard. While not a huge fan or Nirvana, this is nothing short of perfect. Real Raw. Powerful and a testament of this bands music.

Fun, perfect, just a fantastic LP all around

meh

So this was pretty great back then and stands up after all this time. Wanted Dead or Alive will always be a massive song and this will remain a all time great LP

Meh

19-2000 is a fav of mine, these are some clever monkeys

Just never been a fan. It's all very Meh.

Meeeeeh

There is just something I will always love about this LP. Is what it is.

Its Bowie. End of the story.

In context of the time and place of this LP, these guys were on the way to being a part of the same scene as many others who went on to great success like Ratt, Motley Crue, Cinderella etc. In the 80s this was a new thing, so judging it from todays eyes/ears isnt really fair. They coulda been greater!

So much 80s!

S'ok

Way before Stranger Things -this was a solid LP. She has always been creative and fresh.

Yeah, Nick Drake is legend. Wild that my previous LP was Kate Bush, whom Nick Drake was an inspiration for. 100% belongs on this list, but I would recommend Pink Moon more. He has was an amazing lyrical genius and that can never be oversold. This guy is well worth the deep dive. There is a pretty great compilation tribute LP with lots of other artist covering him. Joe Henry's cover of Time of No Reply is solid AF. Then fall down the Joe Henry rabbit hole.11/10 Treat yourself to this music. Nick Drake is legit.

I really dig Spaceman 3, also a fan of Spiritualized as a result. This is a really great listen

It's Radiohead. You will either dig it or you won't. Radiohead occupies a certain musical "in-between space" that rarely has counterparts, but they will always remain a special kinda musical experience in any given era.

Just not my thing overall. People love them, but I am just kinda meh. Dirty Work is a banger tho

Wet Toast, nothing more.

very meh, don't get it. She's just, store brand Alanis but less interesting. def 999 better artists that should be on this list.

She's knows what she did.

It's The Boss. End of story.

Melodic and subtle, this isn't genre breaking but it does carry a nice sense of mellow and relaxing.

This is what boiled chicken sounds like. This is Taylor Swift bland, and I wasn't sure that was even possible. How does this end up on any list other than the "Things I heard Karen play at Target" list? Its "cringe try hard" and i didnt know that was a genre until now

If Diet Water was an LP. Belongs on the 1001 things I never want to hear again.

Just never understood why she was as popular as she was. It's very meh.

Yes! Sparks is a really fantastic and influential band. Well worth a deep dive into their body of work. For a good start, watch the Apple TV Doc. This is a band with both talent and quirks that actually work well together. A fav.

I mean this is the definition of a classic LP. Sympathy for the Devil is, well a top 10 on any list that has all of the best ..you know, classics.

The Smiths were cool, this idiot is not. Meh music by a meh artist.

LAME

Old School, this was pretty fantastic and very much late 70's early 80s style

Legend. Nick Drake belongs in the pantheon of the greatest songwriters ever. His whole catalogue is well worth a listen.

Dont get it, never thought she was more than meh

Wrong list, this was meant for 1001 Albums I Never Wanna Hear Again.

I mean, duhhh. Its The Beatles

Its true, Food processors are great. I feel like they were a 90s Beatles lite but not in that Oasis way, more in that Tomorrow Never Knows way... Def doesnt suck.

Rip Brian

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...How you feelin? Classic Lp, Amazing band.

This is what putting a CAT in a dryer sounds like. HOW TF is this on any MUST HEAR list????

This was a wild LP to have and a sold genre piece!

Legendary LP. Changes and Life on Mars are likely top 100 of a generation. Bowie remains an icon.

So I put this on and it turned my wife into a wild sex beast. This guy croons. Nice!

A fav since i was a 12 year old discovering music. Bauhaus is one of the defining goth band of the 80's. 100% bangers every LP they did. Love and Rockets ( one of my all time fav bands) and Tones on Tail and Peter Murphy's solo still hit right today. Music has history, Bauhaus is a vital part of it. Goth music isnt M. Manson, it starts here with this band and their contemporaries.

Its Metallica, live- that's it. It has Master of Puppets live if you need a push. I mean, can I say It's Metallica one more time.

This seems like a solid LP but its just not my thing, still whoever said it was "Bo Burnham meets Dark Side of the Moon" was spot on.

How does ONE popular song get anyone on this list?? Does that mean " One Hit Wonders" are making it as well? Very mediocre band at best.

This was bad, even for ABBA. Normally a fun catchy band, this was more "Lets try and get into the 80's" Meh.

This is a GREAT lp that has everything 80s in it. Say what ya like, but Duran Duran made some real bangers. This LP is solid. These guys DEFINED cinematic music videos. Find their live only version of "Make Me Smile" for a real treat

When people talk about Beyonce being so great it's because they never heard Tina, Aretha or Whitney. Tinas voice can move mountains. Icon.

Classic in every way. The Ramones are fun.

Seriously, this list is getting silly. Whats next, Eduard Khil and Trololooo

This felt Byrds adjacent. Sorta had a country flavor but with some of the good ol 1960s tossed in. Was neither bad nor good for me, just very meh.

I mean, its a classic for sure, but for me, its just ok.

Powerhouse. One of the all time great songwriters.

Wilco is one of those bands, like Radiohead, that lives in their very own space in the same way Pink Floyd does. You either dig them or you don't. They are an amazing band. Well worth a deep dive.

I was never into The Cars, but their influence is undeniable.

You are gunna want the YouTube link for this. Very relaxing and mellow. It also put our cat to sleep which was nice!

Legend. Period.

Not my jam but it was a decent listen.

One of the greatest LA bands and just timeless and cool.

Wilco is one of those bands, like Radiohead, that lives in their very own space in the same way Pink Floyd does. You either dig them or you don't. They are an amazing band. Well worth a deep dive.

Its a classic, but I was never a huge fan. Its very meh to me

Have you lost your God Damn mind? This is like putting a Taylor Swift, a Cat and nails in the dryer and calling it music. What the actual fuck? This list is going way way off the rails.

Very 80s meh

That was a nice pull. Mellow and chill, makes for nice ambient music.

Yes, please.

Very meh

Always been a cool lp and they are one of those bands that helped define a sound for an era without going full sellout.

There is not world where "You can't always get what you want" isnt a masterwork and not in any realistic top 20 of all time rock and roll greatests songs ever list.

I mean, for real this is another legendary band. Walk this Way, Sweet Emotion. Rock legends. Classic Songs that are always in any good list.

Bragg is a legend within music, I found him because he did a thing with Joe Henry. Worth the deep dive

There is no greater artist.

Punk Legends, but was never my thing

Meatloaf is a whole thing all himself.

One of my all time fav 80s bands. Say what ya like, this is definitive 80s alt. Adam and the Ants are fantastic and its a hill I will die on!

A classic, fun and retro. Oldies as oldies get

This LP is when you hear Ummagumma and think "I can do that" but turns out you can't.

Great LP! A few staples of the era and lets be fair, this is fun. Jamies Got A Gun is a fanfuckingtastic song, same with several others here. Great LP

I also once dropped all the pots and pans in my kitchen and called it "music" Seriously, this was awful

Very 80's, and at the time, this was "pop" catchy, fun, not anything that needed overthinking. Is exactly what it says it is.

Yerp. This is so 80s it had Saturday detention with Molly Ringwald. A classic New Wave band, a song that still screams flashback montage. Also, back in 7th grade Sex Dwarf was all the rage.

This is such a great find, dig the era and dig the genre. Worth the listen and in context of the time, solid.

"Wish You Were Here" is one of the absolute best songs in the history of ever. Pink Floyd is one of those rare "nobody and nothing else like them anywhere ever" bands. They occupy their own place in music and lets be honest, they are top 10 on any meaningful music list.

No, just no.

My least favorite Bowie LP. Its just like he was still finding his mojo

LOVE. One of the 1st goth bands, even tho they had a punk twist, def an early goth band. All music has origins, this band is part of a whole genres start.

Funky and worth grovin on. Nice find!

Solid 90s Indie sound. Always a good band to catch a listen with.

Not really my deal

Classic Funk from a glorious age in music!

Really liked this one, neat find

Awful, I mean it, this was terrible

Stomp! clap! hey! Not gunna lie, this genre has always been a guilty pleasure. Its fun, its an easy listen. Hipster music at its best!

I got a contact high from playing this. NEAT

This will INSTANTLY raise your mood to better.

They have a Plimsoles/Echo and the Bunnymen vibe. Easy listen.

Kinda cool, I dug it

Few good songs, but never my thing

Wasnt bad, interesting reminder of the 90's

Meh

What an amazingly defining LP. You can not think of the 80s and not think of her. The documentary about her, Let the Canary sing, is amazing

This LP was just meh

Not my jam

Maybe the list should be 1000 and we can skip this "sounds like a cat in a dryer nonsense"

Nice,a epic band at the start.

Nope. The Smiths were awesome, this dude is a narcissistic beanbag who whines about everything. List can do without this blumpkin.

Vert meh, not top 1000 anything worthy.

Its like a mix of screaming and Oasis without much else.

One of my all time favorite bands, love them. The are likely one of the most copied bands from the 80s. Just amazing.

It's Bowie. That's all ya need to know.

Sure he was an influence on early rock n roll, but his music is mostly nostalgia flashback material now and we really are only reminded he was a creepy pedo, so that kinda shades everything else, don't it.

Not my thing

well he's Paul Simon

Dude is the real thing. This was a fantastic LP

Not his best at all.

I mean, ok

It's Metallica. That's all ya need to know.

Perfection! Under A Bridge and Give It Away are genuine classics now, but bangers in the day for sure. These guys always have been awesome.

The Boss. G D right.

love them. Such a huge part of anything that happened in the 80s. Essential 80s.

I dug this, nice and chill. Sometimes you just wanna hear music that's like a good friend, not intrusive and not in need of your constant attention. I guess that more like a cat.

This was like my fav station in GTA V.

It's Al Green. That's all ya need.

Yeah, this is Ray Charles. Its amazing by default.

Wild find, didnt think I would like it and its pretty awesome.

All time fav, trust me when I say he was always the most talented guy in the room even if you dont dig his vibe. Watch the Doc about him from 2017, he was doing before he died. Him and Prince had to fight a war with the labels and in the end he won.

I have always liked this band for no real good reason.

Whatever...

This is a Gold Standard for the Blues.

Its so-so for Dylan

This was a wild find, and I dug it. Had a mix of a very solid alt 1980's sound with some mid 90s tossed in. I dug it.

Very forgettable, like that one girl we all know, Generica. You know the one, a pick me who says mundane and useless things about Taylor Swifts hair.

Kinda meh, they have a vibe but its just sorta bland. Forgettable

Always been a fan, some of their 80s music is absolute staples for the era. They just deliver an ethereal vibe that was a solid part of the alt 80s.

" That shark needs jumping" Bono, prolly

If Spaceman 3 and Pet Shop Boys did a thing together, it would sound like this.

I really dug a few songs here. He never did get out from the shadow of his brother, but he was talented in his own right. Worth a listen

I really dig Nick Cave and this LP is outstanding!

"You don't know me" is a very special song, also, Ray Charles is always going to be top of any list.

He's always been fantastic!

Yes!

This was very much a band on the cusp of grunge form the 80s transition. They feel like a better version of The Minutemen, almost cooler. Not bad at all. Good pick.

Meh, more like Everything but a band that should be on this list. This is music for people who like Chik-fil-A. Bland, dull, unseasoned and very forgettable. What band was I talking about?

It's Black Sabbath.

If you had to pick 5 Lp's that WERE THE 90's in a nutshell, this is on that list. Banger LP for the era, for sure.

Say what you want about the guy, this is pure talent. Sure he was odd, but this man defined his genre. I think the only musician more talented than him was Prince.

Yes! Beck is so awesome he made an LP that was sheet music and you had play it to hear it.

Calling a song " Big Muff" is a choice...

LOVE. This entire LP is awesome.

Yeah, not a shabby band live at all.

Morrison didn’t sing like a performer. He sounded like a man reporting back from the other side of our collective dreams. Most bands play songs. The Doors played the place where fear, beauty and madness meet. The Doors are a pillar in the fortress of music.

You WUT mate?

I never really dug him, his cover of Beautiful was good, but pretty meh otherwise

I think these 4 lads might be onto something.

"Hey lets start an 80's band but try really hard to miss the 80s vibe" this band, prolly

Was ok.

Very cool, not my jam but I enjoyed it

So this sucked. Like it was just so meh in every way.

Run to the Hills is the jam

Again, the Doors were groundbreaking and remain awesome

80s punk Nick Cave is a thing

wut?

Mr Blue Sky is a legit banger.

Not bad at all, very very late 1960s sound

Jump Jive and Wail, Just a Gigolo, Basin Street Blues. There are records you put on for background noise and then there are THE records that walk into the room, pour themselves a drink and then they dare you to keep up. The Wildest! is the latter. The man swings like he’s got a personal grudge against silence. Quiet, not on my watch. From the first brass hit you know you’re not in for polite company. This spot is a joint with the lights low, the air thick and everybody a little too alive for their own good. You can't frame Roger Rabbit in this place. You don’t listen to The Wildest! you experience it like you do a dame with really sleek getaway sticks. The one whose lips scream try harder baby.

Not my thing

Lets record the sounds of a broken washing machine and call it music. Where are some of these dopey LPs' coming from??? This is really something we absolutely had hear on a list of 1001?

I hear these 4 lads are going places!

Yes.

This entire LP is a fantastic LP. A defining moment for Bowie.

Ok, this was a legit surprise. I dug it. Right away. Nice.

Great band from ye olde times. Bang a Gong was a hit twice!

Groovy AF

Say what ya want, her voice is amazing, she has the "it" thing

That was worse noise than a cat in a dryer

I always dug Muse. Is what it is.

It's true, its a Madworld and everybody wants tot rule it.

In context of the time, it wasn't bad at all, I think they are for a certain group who don't dig to deep into music, for people who like this, music is a thing that happens on the side, and thats ok for some I guess.

Ring a ding ding baby

Screaming, shrieking, chainsaws on aluminum roofing, thats this

It's Billy Joel, so

If you know, you know.

Nice!

meh

It was ok, but for the time it was not as good as other bands who nailed this sound. They feel more like an 80's cover band that decided to write their own music.

Fun!

Love it.

Iconic LP.

I dont get it, they sound mediocre at best and amateur compared to their contemporaries. How tf do they have this big of a following?

Its Radiohead, you either dig them or you don't. All of it is fantastic in my book.

It was very 80s even then