1001 Albums Summary

Solid album. Has the hits, and other songs that shoulda been hits. Standout tracks: Like a rolling stone (obvi), Tombstone Blues, Just like Tom Thumb's Blues, and Desolation Row.

A clear inspiration on the early sound (and song writing) of Rock and Roll. Deserves a spot on this list for that alone. That being said, as an album, I find all the songs sound too similar in structure, becoming repetitive. The singles, and even the b-sides, are all great, solid songs and I feel were intended to be listened to as such (rather than in succession). But good golly, it's good!

2 songs. Most would call that a 7", but not in the Jazz world. Two of the most mellow and calming jazz tracks to ever be recorded. Well, probably not, but I'm not a huge fan of jazz, and this just hit the spot while doing the dishes (usually an anger-inducing task for me).

I've listened to this album so many times that I can hear it beginning to end just by looking at the cover. So many important things about culture and society were said to idiots that only heard a swear word and a heavy guitar riff. But there were those of us that listened and heard. 10 stars.

I think I could probably make one whole album of the solo Iggy Pop songs that I like. This wouldn't be that album, but would include Passenger and I guess Lust For Life (although I'm fairly burnt out on it from mainlining the Trainspotting soundtrack in my youth). Most of the time I find his lyrics pretty cringe (different times, I know, but we're now in different times so...), and while I do like his singing voice, it can get kinda hokey sounding. I still love you Iggy, I just loved you more with the Stooges.

Meh, it's alright. As far as thrash metal goes, it's not my favorite, but I think that's mostly the vocal styling. Not a huge fan of gang vocals, and this feels like an early version of that. Maybe I'm more of a Megadeth girl?

16 year old me loved this album. 40 year old me wishes 16 year old me had listened more closely, and still loves this album. Keep fighting, Fiona!

Not really for me. I feel like there are more important Aerosmith albums in their catalog, and even though this one had some hits, they just don't "dig in" like some of their earlier tracks. Two stand-outs for me, Dulcimer Stomp (just that part), and What It Takes. I was kind of excited to hear the non-hit tracks, but they just sounded like outtakes of the hits.

Great start, but loses some steam towards the end of the album.

Love this era of hip hop. Smooth flow, conscious lyrics, and solid beats. This gave way to some truly great albums in the 90's

Probably the album that allowed me to enjoy some country vibes with my rock n roll.

I really do like Ray Charles, but I can't stand those choral-like background singers that are on most of these songs. I don't know what that style is referred to, but the sound of it is like nails on a chalk board for me. I love his piano driven songs, and his female trio of background singers best.

A little too much organ for my liking, but not terrible.

This was more enjoyable than I expected. Most of the time I felt I was listening to the credits on a 90's comedy featuring a beach town, but even that wasn't so bad.

It's really hard to separate nostalgia from reality on this one, as every song has some sort of personal meaning from various points in my life. So we're givin er the ole 5 stars, but you may feel differently.