1001 Albums Summary

I cannot believe I have not heard this entire record before. There were only two songs that I wanted to skip, the remaining tracks were everything I ever liked about The Rolling Stones.

Diverse tunes and arrangements, you can tell that they were still sharpening the Tom Petty sound and vibe at this time. That being said the song are well executed, well recorded and make for an enjoyable listen.

Not a fan of Adam & The Ants, this album did not change that opinion at all.

This is one of those albums that captures a soundtrack of my own personal life so it is hard for me not to only sing praises for this record. It is a very well executed, well recorded, interesting and unique expression of this era of music. Beautifully poetic lyrics and a musical magic senergy that that only seems to exist when family members create art together. I have always appreciated the sweet and somber sadness that this record possesses, like smiling on a gloomy rainy day because you understand that this moisture is what makes the the gorgeous green contrast on that future sunny day.

What could anyone say about this record that has not already been said. It is the epitome of the Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones partnership. Every detail was dialed in and scrutinized to pop perfection. It is my opinion that this album also represents the start of an expectation of perfection that still exists to this day. I for one like the pops and hisses or flaws that can show up and make a record or song feel more tangible and human but you can not argue with perfection right?

Everything psychedelic is present in this record and it is a perfect depiction of this style of music. I just wish I liked this style of music, jam band noodling is just not my thing.

I got excited for this record when it came out but other than a couple of really great tracks from it I was a bit disappointed that it was not more Pixies like.