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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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Pelican West
Haircut 100
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5 | 2.96 | +2.04 |
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The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
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5 | 3.01 | +1.99 |
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The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
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5 | 3.08 | +1.92 |
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Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
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5 | 3.09 | +1.91 |
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Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo
Devo
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5 | 3.13 | +1.87 |
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John Barleycorn Must Die
Traffic
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5 | 3.17 | +1.83 |
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Close To The Edge
Yes
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5 | 3.19 | +1.81 |
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Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
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5 | 3.19 | +1.81 |
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Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
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5 | 3.24 | +1.76 |
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Shaft
Isaac Hayes
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5 | 3.24 | +1.76 |
You Love Less Than Most
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...And Justice For All
Metallica
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1 | 3.43 | -2.43 |
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GREY Area
Little Simz
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1 | 3.24 | -2.24 |
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Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
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1 | 3.19 | -2.19 |
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Fishscale
Ghostface Killah
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1 | 3.06 | -2.06 |
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Post Orgasmic Chill
Skunk Anansie
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1 | 2.99 | -1.99 |
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Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
Megadeth
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1 | 2.98 | -1.98 |
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Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
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1 | 2.97 | -1.97 |
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I Against I
Bad Brains
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1 | 2.93 | -1.93 |
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The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
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1 | 2.92 | -1.92 |
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Apocalypse Dudes
Turbonegro
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1 | 2.9 | -1.9 |
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Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Beatles | 7 | 4.71 |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 5 |
| The Doors | 3 | 4.67 |
| Michael Jackson | 3 | 4.67 |
| Joni Mitchell | 2 | 5 |
| Neil Young & Crazy Horse | 2 | 5 |
| Stan Getz | 2 | 5 |
| Radiohead | 6 | 4.17 |
| Led Zeppelin | 5 | 4.2 |
| The Who | 4 | 4.25 |
| Jimi Hendrix | 3 | 4.33 |
| Steely Dan | 3 | 4.33 |
| Prince | 3 | 4.33 |
| Bob Dylan | 5 | 4 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Metallica | 3 | 1.67 |
| Megadeth | 2 | 1.5 |
| Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band | 2 | 1.5 |
| Pere Ubu | 2 | 1.5 |
| Slipknot | 2 | 1.5 |
| Sonic Youth | 3 | 2 |
5-Star Albums (62)
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The Vines
3/5
Great album - maybe? I had it on at work, listing to I, but... cannot recall a single song or tune.
7 likes
Soft Cell
2/5
Never heard this whole album. Only heard 'Tainted Love". Now I know why...
6 likes
Isaac Hayes
5/5
Wow! A special treat. Forgot about this album - As a kid, I loved the Oscar winning title track, and the album holds up with nice, smooth R&B/Jazz. nice . Man this is one "Mother-f*cking albu... WATCH YOUR MOUTH!!!"
6 likes
Pink Floyd
5/5
Without hesitation, one of my top 5 albums of all times. Serious. It is Pink Floyd ash their truly musically best. Amazing. Get wept away with "Shine on you Crazy Diamond parts 6 - 9?" its a 10 not a 5. Darkside is also top but more so for the production and creativity; I prefer this to Darkside.
4 likes
N.E.R.D
2/5
not my bag but alright. Real good melodies, not abrasive... just nothing special to take away from the listening experience
4 likes
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Joni Mitchell
5/5
5 star. Seminal classic
Leonard Cohen
4/5
Jimmy Smith
4/5
wonderful smooth classic album. Great listen
The Flaming Lips
3/5
Willie Nelson
4/5
Great selection of American standards done as only Willie can do, Was not a big fan of Old Red, but this one is worth a listen.
Oasis
2/5
Nothing special -all songs sound alike. Has that 90s feel... nothing stands out
Mike Oldfield
2/5
Wow. Part 1 you've all hesrd before, - mixes thing up but them, no need to add the names of the instruments as then are added. Really impacts the flow. Pt2 much better,,, until the groans come in. Them he starts the Sailor's hornpipe early. Forget the final track. Not sure what he was aiming for. Great skills and accomplishment.
The Sonics
2/5
Not bad - the American sound/vocals almost reminds me of a neo-punk band. Prefer the original over the covers. Will not listen to again tho,,,
Solomon Burke
3/5
A nice gentle listen. Good old school soul.An album not disappointed to hear. Worthy of list
Aretha Franklin
4/5
WOW - Fantastic early Pre RESPECT Aretha. A treasure Thanks for bringing it to our attention
Hole
4/5
never gave this a real listen back in the day. Actually, better than I imagined. Some songs reminded me of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts with pure rock
Buffalo Springfield
4/5
Nice smooth Mello. Good to hear some other songs besides their hits (Mr. Soul).
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
My man! Jimi is legendary. Although a fan, Ive not heard all of his albums so this was a treat. Amazed how many artists tried to keep the songs under 3:30 minutes. A shame. Good stuff here
Beastie Boys
4/5
Great OG music. Starts off Fab, gets a little tired about 3/4 in, but representative of the Boys. I did not latch onto them when they first came out (thought gimmick) but I became a fan later on.
ABBA
4/5
Enjoyable - not their most popular but man, they do have talent. Voices like angels!
Jane's Addiction
4/5
Never heard the entire album before, just played the cr out of "Been Caught Stealing" which is always been. fav. Surprisingly good all around. Def 90s but nothing wrong with that!
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
I understand the relevance of this album - it moved theneedlw back in the day. However, I was never a big fan. Although some real good classics, and songs thatI had not heard which were decent, I am still not overly impressed.
Girls Against Boys
2/5
Not my genre- better than expected
Steely Dan
5/5
An amazing first album - Big time Steely Dan Fan, and Donald Fagen's still relevant today (RIP Mr. Becker)/ So much artistry and unique style. Do yourself a favor and listen 2x if this is a new album to you. Finally , a second 5 rated album!
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
its odd hearing albums you heard for ever growing yup and thought they were IT - with ears 40+ years older. Some hits became/are American Rock classics.. but overall, I have to drop it down a peg. 3/5. Boss is still The Boss
Mj Cole
2/5
I actual do not mind Dana Electronica, when it is done well and hoping. Tight has too many longer, slower songs that I would not use the Dance genre. Not bad - decent musical arrangement. Can't believe they have 2 discs...
Jerry Lee Lewis
3/5
nice hearing jerry Live, Short album! All the hits.
TLC
3/5
MEH.. You go right to "Waterfalls" aft listen through the first few song... "Take Our Time" not bad... like early Janet Jackson.
Harry Nilsson
4/5
Solid. A nice cool, fun listen, Lots of classics you have her about. I was surprised to find 'Jump Into The Fire" was his song - ["Goodfella" fans will instantly recognize this!]
Serge Gainsbourg
2/5
Eh... If I like French, I would appreciate it more. Tone and jazz rifts are OK. I know there is some challenges to plot lines
The Black Keys
3/5
Not bad at all, Lots of stuff going on
Beatles
5/5
Finally! A Beatles Album! Album 27 on my queue.
A true classic - and nice to hear their first true Lennon/McCartney major effort. Lots of hits you know and love. Good to hear some lesser knowns (when I get home) . I forgot how short these albums were - 33 minutes for 13 songs?! Video clip at the end a nice bonus! Enjoy
Billy Bragg
3/5
harmless, gentle back ground music with a folks-country - blue grass vibe, remind me of some good, small groups (Like "Friends of Dean Martinez"); had it on at work as mild background and was nice.
The Shamen
3/5
Surprisingly good. One or two clunkers, but got my feet tappin' and head a-noddin! Less vocal sampling would make it better
Madonna
3/5
well.. I never listened to an entire Madonna album before - not bad! Good songs away from the main hits, although some just feel like filler.
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
This is what \"listening to albums\" was all about. There are no throw-away cuts on this gem. it is great top to bottom. Even the fee ones that did not become hits or get heavy play on the radio are solid. Plus, the album has my personal Fav Jimi song - \"Are You Experienced\" - The Best!
Like Jimi or not, one cannot take away form his genius and mastery and skill - above and beyond and one of the best. A joy to listen to over and over... watch the added footage - 2x. Amazing insight~
I know there are \"5s\" but this IS a 5 by far!
3/5
Nothing exceptional here.
Lou Reed
4/5
33/1001 - another classic, transformative album in rock history. For novice listeners, a few chestnuts you will enjoy and have heard before. Admittedly, first time of rme to hear album all the way through but a good listen. Lou always had an instantly recognized voice! Don't ignore lyrics. Thanks!
Count Basie & His Orchestra
4/5
Do not skip - play it through 0 and listen. Big Band like only Basie can do, The orchestra is tight - and some come off as if played in a small intimate setting. A pleasure. Will save to my account
Minutemen
3/5
Sok
The Fall
2/5
Not worth 2 full discs. Bailed on it
Gary Numan
3/5
Not bad. Surprisingly long of ra 1979 album. Classics are always good
Radiohead
4/5
Radiohead it’s always a great lesson. Whether it’s the earlier stuff or their leaders. This is new Kid A but it’s enjoyable and if you have not heard it, please listen.
The Doors
5/5
A pure historic classic.
Tom Tom Club
3/5
Great!
The Police
3/5
#41. Classic album for my college days. Still good. miss The Police...
Aretha Franklin
4/5
wonderful album, So much more besides 'Respect". Enjoy!
Marvin Gaye
3/5
sweet melodious tunes fro a velvet throat
Prince
4/5
Brings me back to my college days… I remember the album well. There are some classic, gems on this, that you will all recognize. There’s some other good stuff on the album, but you’ll remember why the hits are the hits
Antony and the Johnsons
1/5
Poignant lyrics, but just not doing it for me
Green Day
3/5
I find this overrated. I know, at the time is was very influential and unique, but now ... s'ok. I'd give it a 3.5, but I am going to round down
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5/5
Truly enjoyable! Neil and Cray Horse rock and the album is an example of why he remains a true Rock icon. Sit back and enjoy!
Elvis Costello
4/5
Love hearing this again. In the late 70's Elvis got lumped in the whole "New Wave" category (not fair) and he set up a new style of music. Sweet
The Triffids
3/5
surprised they filled two discs. I was not familiar with their work. OK, but nothing stands out for me.
Digital Underground
1/5
Wow. I know early Rap... but man, it is unlistenable to me! Sorry
Radiohead
3/5
Always a fan of Radiohead. Great for fans although not their best - but still good.
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
#52. A whole lot of guitar strum and noise. could not really discern one song from the other
Pentangle
3/5
Harmless, pleasant fun. Listening is like hanging out in a nice field on a warm sunny day, with flowers and drinking mead. some of the chants and vocals are Medieval
The Notorious B.I.G.
3/5
#54/1001. Ok - I get the significance of this album in music history, and totally respect it. However, it just doesn't do it for me
Ute Lemper
1/5
55/1001/. Man, I tried... I had to jump around from one bad 007 theme to another. Is this a serious album? Ute does have a talented voice... but - I cannot see how a producer didn't just say "What. Stop. Go Home"
Neil Young
5/5
Another classic. Pre Crazy Horse so it's sure golden Neil. Always love "Don't Let It Bring You Down" and for novice listeners, the "non" hits are great. Enjoy!
The The
3/5
well... just another of those countless 80's New Wave albums from groups that really did not have legs. Not bad, but nothing jumps out. I'm listening and am like"... they sort of remind me of..." sometimes INXS, sometimes Oingo Boingo...
Willie Nelson
3/5
Gotta love Willie - even if you don't like \"country\" - there are musical icons and legends for a reason. Give it a listen, even if just for\"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain\"
Donovan
3/5
Mixed. Heady mid/late 80's fare - you hear a lot of other influences from and in these songs. Enough with the medieval minstral tones!!!
Tracy Chapman
4/5
60/1001 - A landmark album - wonderful lyrics and musician. enjoy!
Aerosmith
3/5
Standard 70's rock in its's prime - with. lot of competition for air time back then. Classics Hits got air time and will be instantly recognizable ( "walk this way" and "sweet emotion" - standards associated) to Aerosmith to any casual listener. Other songs follow suit... can't push my rating to a 4 - - really a 3.5
Richard Thompson
4/5
#62. Wow! A very pleasant surprise! Cannot believe this 50 years old! Most of the album sounds like current Indy musicians! Bonus tracks are good - like the twang guitars and concertinas
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Wow! What a powerhouse album! Starts kicking with \"Custard Pie\" and doesn't let up ) Kashmir, The Wonton Song, etc. Bought this album when it first came out [cool album sleeves you don't get with CDs or downloads]
To me this is one of their best albums - better than Houses of the Holy (since this is a double) and Led Zeppelin. Enjoy!!!
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
real pure \"post punk/wave\" album - no way you listen too this for the first time and realize it is 1978, such an influential album. I enjoyed. Classic Beatles cover!!!!
Black Sabbath
3/5
Nice classic album. The hits stand up and the whole album still has legs.
Japan
2/5
well... I just listened to this 30 minute ago 0- and cannot remember anything from it. Nt sure why they included remixes of songs. I was a heavy listener of New Wave when it came out - - do not recall ever hearing these tunes except some kicks taken by Duran Duran,
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Almost a greatest hits! You recognize most songs on this album, and the ones that you haven’t heard often enough you should enjoy. I rated a four, only because to me, it seems to be very overplayed, and they’ve done much better before and after. But still… A classic
Television
3/5
Not sure where this lays in a genre. Pretty advanced of r1977 - would not call it Punk, but surprisingly pretty good
Norah Jones
4/5
69. An angel - melodic voice, die covers and originals. A staple and enjoyable when you want some nice mellow sounds. Worth the listen
Queen Latifah
3/5
Pretty tight, though must of the beats and music sounds pretty similar. I think she's a better actress than rapper - although she was instrumental to music, Not my style
Queen
3/5
Ok… love Queen. Did not know this album. May be a treasure for hard cores
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Omg! A true 5! This was one of the very first albums actually, a track, that I ever bought. That was truly a rock album. Classic early zeppelin with the wonderful, blues background. Really hard to beat. Give it a listen.
Cowboy Junkies
2/5
Eh. I was not impressed
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
2/5
Ok, Was not for me
Various Artists
3/5
a holiday classic. You get what you expect! Fun
3/5
nice live album. Old Dylan for those who enjoy.
Roxy Music
3/5
#77
As a Roxy Music fan I enjoyed the album, lots of early 70's influenced (i.e. Lou Reed) but form me "Avalon" remain their gold standard.
Sonic Youth
2/5
I know they have a great following, but did nothing for me,
Steely Dan
4/5
Second Steely Dan album - another classic. They remain a leader in album rock history. Enjoy!
Beatles
5/5
Outstanding! I cannot add the accolades that already exist of the album - it was a seminal work of the Beatles and you can hear how the selection of songs hint at the upcoming event demise of the group as each Beatle really flexes their independent styles ( Ringo's "Don't Pass Me By" is an example). I had this as a vinyl album in my youth and loved all 4 sides (maybe side 4 was a little less liked)
Booker T. & The MG's
3/5
Fun listen! To hear other songs besides 'Green Onions" which everyone knows but probably not the title!
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
1/5
did not attempt
Jefferson Airplane
3/5
Nice way-back album. A lot of old biscuits I never heard, which countered the often played Hits. Worth a listen
Skunk Anansie
1/5
Nope
Elvis Presley
4/5
really good! - Elvis hitting his prime before he gets distracted.
Small Faces
2/5
eh. Starts off well, then fades
Cocteau Twins
4/5
Hidden treat. Heard of the Twins - could not recall, but enjoyed this none the less, It gets a 4 as a hidden gem
no. 88 on my quest
Genesis
2/5
wow - I tried I really did. Love Peter Gabriel solo ("So") but this... once I got past the title cut (the best by far and only hit)... it let me.
Dire Straits
5/5
Excellent! Their best since "Making Movies" and probably their Best overall. Chick full oof hits, but actually some of the other (Especially "Why Worry") are Soooo overlooked! Sit back and enjoy. Knofler was genius one this
Mariah Carey
3/5
Surpised - never listened to an entire a Mariah Carey album - she has an amazing voice and very talented. Unfortunately, the sounds sort of all sounded similar... not bad but nothin stood out. I bet album cover added to sales number...
Public Image Ltd.
2/5
Really insightful and exciting.. for1978. Some are OK . "Religion" - sounds like rap without the catchy music
Green Day
3/5
- Meh. I am aware of the importance of this album in music's growth, but it just doesn't do much for me. Love the energy and this came out at the right time to revitalize the 'rock" music industry (and energy).
Pink Floyd
5/5
WOW~ What a treat!!!! I know ... some of us throw 5s around but this IS one of the are that earns it. Thats's why it's in the Global top 10.
I may be jaded, I am a big Floyd fan 0 even saw this on their initial tour in 1979 at Nassau Colosseum in LI, but still a tour de force! Thank you !
Al Green
3/5
Wonderful gem of an album. Soulful as they come. A nice listen.
Pantera
1/5
Um.. no thanks. Never caught on to the incessant screaming at the top of ones lungs - maybe to drown out the lack of creativity?
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
1984? You kidding me, right? Damn, I'm old. Total hit factory for Bruce; well written music that is hard to beat for pure American Rock n' Roll! Can't miss, track 1 - 12. I'm a little Bruce'd out, but if you are not familiar - please listen!
The Offspring
3/5
98. OK - good alt rock. not bad,,,
Portishead
3/5
surprisingly, not bad. Decent enough electronica, with just enough melodic changes to keep it interesting
5/5
My 100th! Cool!
Sublime. My favorite Yes album. \"Fragile\" has the greater hits, but this is a much better listen and tight. Deluxe edition is great. Sit back, toke up if you like, and enjoy.
4/5
A great ride! Love Bowie - first time I listened to the entire record.
Pavement
2/5
Well.. I tried. Ok - I read the description on how it is a critical success, but the 150,000 sales says it all. Ive heard worse. Sounds like some later Lou Reed,,,at least vocally.
David Bowie
3/5
enjoyable Bowie. Does he really have a bad album? "Sound and Vision" remains one my favorite Bowie songs
Nirvana
4/5
As good as expected!
Eminem
3/5
well, I guess I'm 25 years too late to appreciate this album. M&M Fans - did this age well? I don't know... I guess of the time it was ground breaking, but I'm not hearing anything special.
The Pogues
4/5
wow! Nice Irish music - you may not be familiar, but I think you may enjoy. The Pogues rock!
Christine and the Queens
3/5
Nice voice - good melodies - late 80's movie background vibe
David Bowie
4/5
Yes - I recall the release in 2016, and it was a sad day. Bowie was a creative genius, not necessarily loved or appreciated by many, but he was not afraid to try new things and present how he felt.
I recall when this came out, I listened a few times, but did not give it a solid try - I think the title cut :BlackStar" turned me off. However, years later as I list to this, I have a newfound respect. Take the "swan song" out of the equation and just enjoy. I find it interesting that the final track "I Can't Give Everything Back" that turns out to be his last recorded track. is so sad, poignant, and personal = . A farewell song that now climbs to the top as one of my favorite Bowie song.
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
Hit after hit. No clunkers here!
Dirty Projectors
2/5
never heard of them at all. Surprisingly. not awful.. some clunkers, but overall if you are trying to listen to all of the albums, there are much worse.
David Bowie
4/5
weird -I've had 4 Bowie albums so close - 101 - ZiGGY....103 LOW, 108 BLACKSTAR and 111 this one - and this falls in line with the others. Always a fan. More poilshed for me vs. Ziggy. A good listen.
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
A defeeinte let down from their previous release 'Rumors". "Sara" and 'Tusk" are whaat you know and will enjoy.; the rest just gets muddled. Also - producer has some odd choices of play list - lead with your strengths; a tepid intro to the album.
Cat Stevens
4/5
Cat Steven as you know how, Hits a'plenty - beautiful music and voice.
ZZ Top
3/5
wow! rocking from top to bottom! Brings me back to days drinking 8-packs of Bud down by 16th street park...
B.B. King
3/5
BB is BB and the King of blues rock. Nice live album He and Lucille wail.
John Martyn
3/5
OK -he is no Nick Drake, but not bad. Pretty talented production and stylin' for 1973
"I'd Rather Be The Devil" opening riff was very close to Pink Floyd's "Run Like Hell". Hmmm
Parliament
4/5
We want the Funk! We want the Funk!!! Yes - true fun funkadelic sound! Give it a listen -
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5/5
Wow! Never listen to this and 25 years later it is fresh and fun! Great album!
k.d. lang
3/5
Nice k.d. not her hit album but some gems here. If you are a fan, you will enjoy.
Public Enemy
3/5
Influential album in music history, OK - I'm not a hip hop fan but I respect the work.
Lauryn Hill
3/5
great voice - wonderful lyrics. not my style but glad to hear it
Little Richard
3/5
early 60s rock n roll. For fans which I am not one. Some of the extra outtakes were ...ok...
Bad Company
3/5
Classic Rock album - a fixture of the airways in the 70s onward. Heard everything except "Seagull" and "Th Way I choose" which are real good --- they should have gotten more air time.
Germs
2/5
Wow! Songs are all so... non-different! American Sex Pistols? I doubt it
Pink Floyd
5/5
5. pure and simple. No explanation needed. If you do not think so, move on.... seek help. Why even listen to this list?
Greatest album of all time. Only took me until #125.
The Psychedelic Furs
3/5
n 80's standard. Good Sound - noted for Pretty in Pink. I am a Furs Fan, but not their greatest
Frank Black
2/5
Long. OK. not impressed
David Bowie
3/5
A;num where Bowoe takes off the glitz and plays some rock songs. Am occasions cover. Fame and title track are hits. 1st time hearing the entire album, Pretty good
Radiohead
5/5
Fanastic! Pulled me into Radiohead after my first listen, 10 years after release. Excellent top to bottom~ true classic
Suede
2/5
... I tried. Maybe if O heard when it came out, I would appreciate it more, but does nothing to me. And it's a double album? .. I cherry-picked some of the songs other said check out, and they all sounded the same. No way near comparison to Cure or Smiths...
XTC
4/5
Amazing! How I missed this in 88 is a wonder. The Dear Gid is the hit, but the other tines are wonderful.
Beck
3/5
First time listen all the way through, not bad. Very "new" when debuted but only enjoy the hit"Where it's at" and "Ramshackle. I like his later albums "Sea Change" and " Guero" a bit more - but for anyone he is a creative genius!
Depeche Mode
3/5
good all around album. you know some hits.. really nice. Sonata at end was a special treat
American Music Club
1/5
could not find album to listen, so - too bad!
The Stranglers
2/5
definitely new to me. Not bad - ok listen. I guess you need a lot of albums to come up with 1,001....
The Temptations
3/5
smooth and warm. OK
Michael Jackson
5/5
This brings me back - - a great album that although some songs are played out, they still remain hopping 30+ years later. Michael first reply big album, and I think better than "Thriller". Enjoy
Common
3/5
S'pk. not my bag. Common is better as an actor
The Zombies
2/5
listened through al this just to hear the last song, which is the only one I know? Pass
Jamiroquai
4/5
a great mix of jazz, funk and hop. A treat and well done!
Linkin Park
2/5
A niece peaceful album of relaxing and light meditative tunes. Peaceful And the lyrics - -Wow! SO deep and insightful!
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
S'ok. Brought me back a bit. Nice to listen to.
Public Enemy
2/5
Fight the Power. Fight the Powers that be
The Beach Boys
2/5
For Beach Boys fans.. who love the hopping beats of the sand and fun,,, move on. I never head of this album, and now I know why. Heavy, deep, and political. Not that the message is bad, it actually still rings through 50 years later - it's just...not The Beach Boys. Like listening to Black Sabbath singing Silly Love Songs.
Stan Getz
5/5
Ooooh .. she looks straight ahead not at me! An amazing historic album! this is a wonderful album and a classic - bringing in boss nova to Americans! Astrid's amazing sultry voice can stop anyone in her tracks. Getz's best work, (follow up album is all excellent) and Joao Gilberto is amazing! you will enjoy!
Happy Mondays
4/5
wow. Like other reviewer, pleasant surprise. Had not heard of the group or the album before, but there is a lot of good stuff here - lofty and hoppin'. You cven hear strains that have bee sampled from them but still - one of those happy finds
Brian Wilson
2/5
... wow... I know some B-Boy fans may be ga-ga over this, but I thought it is a hot mess. The vocals and melodies are there, but man-o-man I can't un-hear this. Don't lump what Brian was trying to create here.... 2 only because he threw in a "Good Vibrations" redo,
Barry Adamson
3/5
don't know what to say - some of it is surprising gold (Miles, The Sweetest Embrace) other songs are crap. Overall, needs a couple of listens 0 there is room creativity here.
Neil Young
4/5
#150. I don't knowall of Neil's work, but he always remained an eclectic songwriter . This was new to my ears - and glad to hear it. Wonderful lyric and acoustic guitars. "Ambulance Blues" poignant song. It may be fn bias but give it a 4
Dead Kennedys
3/5
Pretty good' especially as a punk genre group. With I paid more attention to them when they first came out. Funny, the fast paced energy, they play like they hav to get the song out as fast as possible or die!
Bob Dylan
5/5
although there is much debate if anyone reds this review, but for me, this is my favorite Dylan album, and what I consider his beat. Fro top to bottom, all great tunes - *"Tangled up in Blue" remains my favorite). Sit back and enjoy!
Hugh Masekela
4/5
I have heard of Hugh and spree of his music - first time listening through an entire album. Very pleased! Great sound and rhythm. A treat. One of the rare "fonds" of the list so far (#153)
The Mothers Of Invention
2/5
a lot of creativity. For Zappa fans. Too much too soon
Pet Shop Boys
2/5
could not listen. If link doesn't work, not my prob
Haircut 100
5/5
An old fav from its release. The band's debut and best... I listen to ti from time to time and can never just give it s solo play. I'm biased, but it has a nice beat from top to bottom. Came out in "New Wave" era but that is so unfair - much more, Listen to the great percussion.
Alice In Chains
3/5
Ok - Not my bag, but can see the talent and scope of energy in the Musi world
Ryan Adams
2/5
Like some, I though this was BRYAN Adams, alas, not...
Eh. OK - nothing stands out - your typical coffee house acoustic sets. He could be playing in a bar, or live on a street corner and maybe you'd throw him mom loose change.
Muddy Waters
3/5
Good Old Muddy - to play some real soulful blues!
Iron Maiden
3/5
not my bag - but sounded alright. At least I have a better understanding(?) of heavy metal
The Chemical Brothers
4/5
nice rocking album - especially great at work when you are trying to focus on some tough numbers crunching or mundane tasks... seriously. Hard not to foot tap or head bob along. Great find and listen. I know electronica is not for all, but I enjoyed multiple listens
Gang Of Four
3/5
Ok - nothing stood out
Lupe Fiasco
2/5
nope.
3/5
OK - nice lyrics and a voice - but nothing knocked me out. Saying that , still a solid listen
Megadeth
1/5
ughhh! more high itched screaming. Pass
Drive-By Truckers
3/5
Very surprised. actually not that bad at all. Has some ballads Stories and good country. Won't listen again, but was OK
Otis Redding
3/5
Nice covers - real good album.
Youssou N'Dour
3/5
Pleasant and nice sound
Dr. Octagon
1/5
- - wow - what trash. Open mind or not - the quality is garbage. It's as if it was produced of self satisfaction to say \" Yo - I did a record, bitch!\"
Move on... Only good thing is all of the songs are short.
Depeche Mode
4/5
pretty good. "Personal Jesus" my fav DM song
Metallica
1/5
blah blah noise
Boards of Canada
4/5
The Children have spoken. Good intro album to a creative techno band. I enjoyed!
Rage Against The Machine
3/5
More angry angry music. Good sound, not bad at all.
Pixies
3/5
Good stuff!
Billie Holiday
4/5
Lady sings - or rather, velvet flows from her voice and wraps around you . A beautiful selection some favorites and some not so much, which makes them jams. Arrangement is sublime. Worth the listen
Gang Starr
3/5
OK - but not my jam
The Fall
3/5
A 3 begrudgingly.. because no 2.5 rating. Was going through this - OK first 10 songs or so, but... what? ... this is a double disc? Geez.. not worth the time commitment. sorry
Beastie Boys
3/5
Seminal album from the Boyz. has a few real surprises. Glad I took a listen.
Prince
4/5
Not familiar with his early stuff, but the talent shines! A lot of R&B - Miss you, Prince!
Rufus Wainwright
3/5
Meh. I really liked the first song, but then some of that creativity and sampling disappeared and I heard a lot of sameness. There is a lot of talent there but not for me.
Talvin Singh
2/5
nah.. tried. Couldn't
Mercury Rev
2/5
Sok. Nothing special
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Nice album - timeless - plays as well now as art did 40+ years ago. There a some hits you will know, but not needed to enjoy the songs - range from pop to r&B and some good funk
The Smiths
4/5
I am partial to The Smith's although I did not listem to them much when they came out (odd...) Anyway - a good album with their more polished recordings
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Awesome. my #187. Interesting since I just listened to Songs in the Key of Life at #185 so good comparison. His early work is very funny and special. Unique and a joy!
Björk
4/5
A real treat! She shows her artistic prowess with a haunting voice. I know, so much is made about here"quirkiness" but she is a talent musician. Sit back and enjoy the ride!
The KLF
2/5
Would have been better if only electronica - lyrics out of place
The Crusaders
3/5
A surprise -you will know the title cut, but the rest is pretty good late 70's jazz!
The Jam
3/5
fun rom of the 80's!
Michael Jackson
5/5
Hard to not be able to give this a 5 - it is a classic - but it's weird when almost all the songs are hit.
Elliott Smith
3/5
Meh. Nothing moving. Wispy gentle emo solo
Supertramp
3/5
A cool album. Never heard it all the way through before- pretty good. Does not natch "Breakfast in America" but has hits that you will enjoy ("Bloody Well Right" and "Dreamer")
The Beta Band
3/5
Intersting album. Knew nothing about the group, but it is a pretty good album. Worth a listen. One of those "surprises" you find along the way on this journey of 1,001. (#196 for me)
Elvis Presley
3/5
Did you ever hear of this guy? LOL! A lot of the major hit attributed to the King. "Blue Sued Shoes", "Tutti Frutti". The ones I enjoyed were the slower ballads (" I Love You Because") - old school country
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5/5
Man - I forgot how good this album is, and Crazy Horse! Really classic Neil rocking it out. Read the notes on Apple Music on the song history. Always loved "Powderfinger" (not sure why it never gets its due). Listened over and over and over..
The Clash
3/5
eminal first album. Good all around, although I thin Sandinista is better.
The Cure
3/5
I like the Cure, overall, but nothing really wowed me here.
except - it was my 200th album
Jane Weaver
3/5
ok
The Strokes
4/5
Never listened to this - great rock. Accessible and real tunes. A treat!
Hüsker Dü
3/5
Odd - that nothing stood out, but that is not to say it is bad at all - a good selection of fun, late 80's rock. Give it a spin
Nirvana
4/5
a seminal classic. I enjoyed although was not. fan of Grunge Rock at the time.
The Flying Burrito Brothers
3/5
First time listening - Sort of southwest country rock - hold school. pretty good. However, most of the songs sound similar... with the steel guitar twang and weepy lyrics.
Bon Jovi
3/5
yeah, yeah , yeah - - living on a prayer!
Fatboy Slim
3/5
Actually pretty good dance club beats - fast and pumping! Would listen again
CHIC
3/5
You'll recognize some nuggets. Overall pretty good soul album - I would not call it "Disco" but still a fun listenable dance mix.
R.E.M.
4/5
A classic. Early REM. I saw them before famous in New Brunswick NJ in the 80s playing local pubs. Solid
Frank Sinatra
5/5
Classic Old School Frank! A real treat of suave and cool. If you were not a fan, this is one you really should listen to... especially "I've Got You Under my Skin" and "Old Devil Moon"
Funkadelic
3/5
If you love Funk, or new to the genre, this is a good intro, although late 70's slant. Parliament is always a treat
Cheap Trick
4/5
I don't know about all the haters - I always loved this album when it came out! Especially, since prey I never heard of Cheap Trick. Rock gold from a band that is Still playing!
Santana
5/5
Carlos rocks. A must listen to - you know the hits, but the rest is great as well. Only complaint - - 37 minutes!
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
I've always enjoyed Siouxsie. New to me, but enjoyable
Louis Prima
4/5
Oh Boy - what fun! From track 1 straight on. You know most of these songs right off - never thought to look up the album, but here it is! Can't believe this is over 60 years old - - -
Genesis
2/5
Plodding. Early efforts.
5/5
Beatls are awesome. A lot of kids to this album and all the new tech applied to this - so it has a place I history. As I listen to it now (and grew up when it wa out - and the Beatles are still playing) it has some fiun and artistry. I can hear the beginnings of changes to the band yet to come... enjoy !!
Prince
5/5
An amazing iconic album - proud b raking of its time and solidified Prince's place in Rock/pop. A joy.. even if it is heavy 80's beat. You can dance to this, even if you don't - your feet will tap.
(Miss you, Jody!)
Elastica
3/5
ok
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Nick Cave is so intense! You have to be in the mood or proper state of mind, to listen and fully enjoy - - I wasn't this time.
Elton John
4/5
I always admired EJ. He has a vast library and an awesome lyricist. His early work always seems to touch a personal level with him. This is ore Captain Fantastic where he begins to really embrace a new bold approach. Worth many listens
Johnny Cash
3/5
Classics from the man in black! Good sets, and amazing quality for a jail house live recording.
Moby
4/5
Nice that it is 2 hours. I came upon Moby way after he came out, and really like his work. Like Brian Eno. I enjoyed
Portishead
4/5
#225. Interesting. I know Ethan have this listed as electronic, but that is not accurate, although it is hard to categorize. Dummy is a lot of everything - Mellow jazz, soulful vocals that pull you into the realm. Pretty cool. One of those Surprise Finds. Will listen again for sure
The Sabres Of Paradise
1/5
OMG - I can't believe someone was able to f*ck up EDM! This just drones.. tried real hard to listen through it start to end... nothing memorable
Echo And The Bunnymen
4/5
1984 Music mainstay - a good listen and doesn't seem it is 40+ years! Still fresh!
Bob Dylan
5/5
No way... this is 50+ almost 60 years old? Man. Well, this is nit may favorite Dylan album (Blood on the tracks) but definitely his most famous and what started his legend. Props push it from a 4 to 5
U2
3/5
Ok - 80's rock. A classic - good and historic, but played out for me.
The Vines
3/5
Great album - maybe? I had it on at work, listing to I, but... cannot recall a single song or tune.
Lorde
3/5
Nice music and great voice. 1st time listening to Lorde - not my style but there is some great work here
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
3/5
Love Mary Neil Young - it is a classic standard. Has its share of hits and awesome harmonies.
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
smooth mellow songs - - sound the same - like I'm at a coffee house. Real good if you are in the mood. Can be use as a soundtrack to any 21st century indie romcom.
Eminem
2/5
Eh. S'ok
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Never heard this start to finish- lotsa hits! Enjoy
R.E.M.
3/5
Hit after hit. This is the album you all know but didn't know the name. S'OK.
White Denim
3/5
One of those surprise finds. Never heard of the group, album, or any songs.. but really quite good. Good all around rock/psych/jam band.
Judas Priest
3/5
good metal. Old school. didn't need the LIVE redo
5/5
What can I say... this has always been one of my favorites since it came out! A fun romp with some great bass. "All of My Heart" - sublime!
Listen to this one often.
Common
3/5
Not my bag but pretty goo. Common is a great actor, too.
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Classic powerhouse album. A good listen,
Nina Simone
2/5
Uuhh. Lightened up, Nina
Kacey Musgraves
4/5
Wonderful enjoyable album. Great voice and lyrics. Don't let "country western" turn you off = this is a listen!
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Trying to get past "Come on Eileen" and went down a different path. Doesn't sound the same, which is not meant as an insult. Found little resemblance. Good mix
Metallica
2/5
not for me; plain and simple. Screaming and yelling and blaring. I get it
The Charlatans
3/5
not bad... but had to give it a couple of listens to actually hear it - - know what I mean?
The Mamas & The Papas
3/5
Wonderful harmonies - enjoyable. Not my fave but pretty good as they try to bridge folk n "rock" or at least, be more mainstream.
The Associates
2/5
Oh god..TheCure on speed… without talent
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Nice early Stones, well not early, but when they were still playing R&B and great guitar. 1st time listening through - solid.
Awesome album artwork though!
Slint
2/5
Not a fan,,,, not sure what they were going for
Lana Del Rey
3/5
Cool title - but music was just OK. Coffee house music. Heavy Joni influence that just doesn't catch.
The Who
4/5
Big Fan of The Who. Great album to hear the alternate takes of My Generation and The Kids Are Aright.. but there is a lot of old nuggets that, frankly, I'm surprised that they spent their young time doing covers of these Oldies. The instrumental of My Generation is awesome - enjoy Moon's attacking of the skins. However, overall the songs are just OK. It's like listening to the first Beatles album. You hear the talent. and can't wait for them to mature into true artists.
Kendrick Lamar
2/5
Not my jam, although I can understand his poetic prowess.
Iron Maiden
2/5
Well.nit by genre, but better than expected… not total head banging and actually had lyrics!
Miriam Makeba
1/5
Maybe good but could not listen. Oh well
Kanye West
2/5
Not my bag.. Creative and artistic - - but.. nah
3/5
Never heard of the group but knew some wonted ("Nature's Way") and a good listen of those that like CSN&Y since they play some parts in the album.
Björk
3/5
Dreamy ad etherial. I like Bjork - she always gets lumped in with "weird" music, but this is pretty good.
Yes
4/5
Prog Rock cornerstone. You're gonna love or hate it. Yeah - some do go on.. but to truly enjoy - toke up you fave bud and enjoy the trip I did when this came out back in the day (yeah...I'm old... and toked at an early age)
Tim Buckley
2/5
Oh god... make it end! it gets a star for something I probably missed... I just couldn't
Bee Gees
3/5
Bee Gees are an interesting group - their vocals and harmonies and sopranos are just so cool. Choice of songs remain dated - but this was a fun album.
Aphex Twin
3/5
Pretty much OK - would have like it if it went more towards Eno, but nice background.
Elliott Smith
2/5
,,, I don't know.. missing something here... sounds like every other indie guy moping about something....
The Yardbirds
3/5
Yardbirds had such a great talented band, it's just that they have to be stuck playing 60's influence to older rock - would love if they could just jump up to 20 years later.
Over Under Sideways Down- is the awesome, iconic hit from this album.
Don't let the 3stars seem a negative - it's just some of the tunes don't make it for me.
Skepta
1/5
eh.
Arctic Monkeys
2/5
OMG - I guess I missed the email in 2006 that said \"if you want to be in the Cool Club, you have to kitten to Arctic Monkeys\". Damn!
well,I never heard of them, nor heard of any of these songs. Didn't miss much - not one stands out worth re-liteing to. I see the band has above average ratings this site, but, you got me~
Tom Waits
4/5
Always love Tom! He may bot be for everyone, but his voice and music ability is awesome!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
Music not bd - mix of rock and unbar and grunge. Karen O is the only reason to listen to this. There are some gems, (Modern Romance, Rich). Worth a listen m. A high 3+ or 4-
Paul Weller
4/5
I’m surprised I’m giving this egg for, I never heard of him and wasn’t sure what to expect especially from 30+ your old album. However, I was pleasantly surprised. What a mix, not just whiny acoustic work actually very good and excellent songs. Good job.
Daft Punk
2/5
ugh~
Massive Attack
3/5
Was hoping for more from them. An OK electronic album
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
first Nick Cave I heard I liked. Good stuff
Queen
4/5
Always a fan - ambitions album - hits a-plenty, but also great to hear some less heard songs.
Derek & The Dominos
4/5
A true classic. Never listened to entire album before, and this is pretty solid.
The Go-Go's
3/5
Pop Pop Pop! How lovely - fun New Wave nugget!
The Hives
2/5
I try to listen to these bands Iv never heard before with open ears, but rarely do I find anything that I say"Oooh! This is new!" Here's another indistinguishable band..
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Wow - it has ben awhile - have this in vinyl when t came out - they were going to be the 'Next NEW Super band\" (per the late, great Scott Muni, WNEW FM, 1982).
Holds up petty good. Surprised. A strong 3.5
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
I am not really a Bruce fan.. he seems overplayed and over rated. I grew up in NJ, while he became "BRUCE" - there was some growing pains, but I gave to say, this is a really rounded album. The lyrics are still personal and deep, good music, and great sax from The Big Man. regrets that I have to give it a 5. Credit fue.
Joni Mitchell
5/5
I started this journey Sith the first album being "Blue" and at 279 - I get met with another great Joni. Such a treat! you really hear how she is such a poet and musician - cent understand how one can be so blessed with talent! Awesome!
Beth Orton
4/5
Never heard of Beth - too bad. Could've been listening to her for years. Nice
Beatles
5/5
really hard to not give this a 5 for number of reasons. One of the greatest and deserves top 3 placement (although Dark Side is the Best). If you have lived under a rock for all these years, you are about to listen to a treat!
Marvin Gaye
3/5
OK Great voice - unique - too bad he got killed. a less
The Cars
4/5
One of my Favs when it came out. Chock full of hits - too bad they never really tour, and Ric is dead, so... that's it. Love the song mix in You're all got Tonight mix to Bye, Bye Love (my fav on the album) to Moving in Stereo
1 point for its place in history
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
First time listening - pretty good transitional album of early 90's as rock tried to figure out what to be.
Spiritualized
3/5
... OK I guess. A lot of noise of noise sake
R.E.M.
3/5
OK REM. Hits you know, nice tunes... yawn
Shivkumar Sharma
3/5
Surprisingly good. Nice background zen music. Try iy out!
LCD Soundsystem
4/5
Lucky find. I know the group lately, nit early stuff, and this is pretty good. Nice job!
Duke Ellington
4/5
NIce live album - a real amazing orchestra!
Ghostface Killah
1/5
could not listen - link no good. Get to together!
The Monkees
2/5
yeah -I am old enough to remember the TV show - which was the best, when I was 5... the music is not that clever - pretty easy...Sounds like they spent about 1 hour making. Cannot believe that Jimi Hendrix opens for them on a concert tour. No shit.
Aerosmith
3/5
A good fun Aerosmith album - they never seem to ag - - sound wise. Looks,,, well,,,, I guess it is one of their better. but I was never a fan
Rush
4/5
Grew up on hard rock - in the 70's -- 80's. Never had this album, but it was a classic and holds up. I don't know why, but I'm going up to 4 based upon product value and its place in rock lore.
The Pretty Things
2/5
I don't know what the F this is supposed to be. Early Rock Opera? If so - needs some major help. To include its description with Tommy, the Who, Beatles, Pink Floyd - is not cool. Move on!
The Divine Comedy
2/5
interesting - - but nothing stands out
ABBA
5/5
I know... I know... but it's a guilty pleasure. Their most popular album with hits galore. Unless you just came out from under a rock, you will recognize these hits.
Deee-Lite
3/5
surprisingly not that bad. Never heard of them - but the beat is good, nice effects and mixing, especially of r1990. Won't listen gain, but really was pretty creative.
Marianne Faithfull
4/5
This is a great, hidden gem IMHO. I bought this vinyl when it came out, and did not really know her work - although she did sing on some Stones classics like \"Gimme Shelter\" - [that's her singing Rape! Murder!]. Glad to give it another listen.
Get past the raspy voice - it's character!
Joan Baez
3/5
What a beautiful voice! As if a mockingbird could speak English! Amazing!!!! Just not my bag. I bump up to push to 3 for voice alone.
Queen
3/5
Always a Queen fan. Great rock. A lot of energy
Black Flag
2/5
Not a fan
Adele
4/5
She is a truly gifted artist. I never heard whole album, there are sometimes that are overplayed and ... ugh.. bit overall pretty impressive. Just don't get hooked on drugs and pass out! I've waffled back and forth ... but will lean towards the 4
R.E.M.
3/5
Ok REM.
Khaled
2/5
If I cannot get a link to listen to this, I cannot rate it. Sorry Khaled. I'll give you +1 so I feel I am not being a dick
4/5
It starts so strong, but fades off. No wonder I never listened that much to the second side of the album...
Screaming Trees
3/5
wow. another virgin listen.. (never heard of them). I found it surprisingly good! gave a second listen. "Make My Mind\" had me doing a couple of listens.
Janis Joplin
4/5
-I wonder where she would be now if she didn't die of an overdose? Probably dead...but still could have had some more great, honest, music. a shame. Too damn young!
Deep Purple
4/5
Never heard the entire album, but it really does rock. Surprised how goos it actually is. Blackmore is god! His "Highway Star" solo makes the album!
Faust
1/5
Nope.
could not get my head into this.
The Prodigy
2/5
Wonder why they added lyrics? They aren't helpful. This album contains all the songs used in any action movie, whether there are chase seems, spying stuff, detail thefts, or cover B-roll footage. Can be used in Rio, Russia, Europe, USA, and Caribbean Island locales. Really. Think \"Italian Fast and Furious Job with the Transporter and Ronin at a Las Vegas Ocean Eleven Caper"
N.E.R.D
2/5
not my bag but alright. Real good melodies, not abrasive... just nothing special to take away from the listening experience
Brian Eno
4/5
Great Early solo work, Transitional as he searches for his voice.
The Louvin Brothers
3/5
really good old time country. Surprised. Never heard. of them. Pleasant. 313/1000
The Temptations
3/5
Papa--- and a bunch of nuggets and good covers! nice - surprising political songs, too.
The Velvet Underground
4/5
Wow - never owned this or listened to it fresh, and sorry I did not. A great album. I always thought it would be "Punky" or radical for radical-sake. bit it is a well done album. Easy to see how it influenced so may other artists. well done!
The Who
4/5
Surprised they made this a movie.. and then a Play.. music is real prime Who. A lot of gems not usually heard on radio. Being a Who fan pushes it up a notch, but nit their best. Still, a very impressive endeavor. Go Pete and Moon!!!
Ray Charles
3/5
Ok - who doesn't like Ray Charles? Some good stuff.. but stalls as a rare double album.
M.I.A.
2/5
not as bad as I expected. electronica + hip hop + Hiphopnica
Bee Gees
2/5
OMG - WTF were they thinking? No winder you know none of these songs, or were familiar with this - it's pretty bad, and I consider myself a fan of the Brothers Gibb. Robin was smart to leave over this...
Traffic
3/5
Harken back to a time when rock was rock... Traffic was always a great guitar band, Ok stuff
3/5
WAR - real nice mix of Soul and R&B. A treat. Poor Frisco Kid, he was a friend of mine
Soul II Soul
3/5
actually better than the 3 rating - - but not a 4
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
surprise - never heard of the but the mix was good.
Taylor Swift
4/5
First Swift album I ever listed to... and I guess I am a Swiftie! This works - maybe because it's not that "Pop-y". Nice music and lyrics work.
Doves
4/5
Another unknown find that works for me.
Black Sabbath
3/5
Eh. Better than I expected. Not Ozzie screaming and yelling.
Beatles
3/5
Early gems for any classic Beatles fan! Mostly covers but the seeds are sown here.
Malcolm McLaren
2/5
Nope
Started off fine with 1st song... than crashed.
Weather Report
4/5
"Birdland" starts it off - and then the jazz flows to "Havana". Didn't realize this was Weather report. A decent album. Will repeat listen
Johnny Cash
3/5
Good album of some nuggets and newer covers. Not his best but if you are a fan, enjoy! Poignant that his last track, "We'll Meet Again" is the last song he ever recorded.
Brian Eno
4/5
A great creative effort from both Eno (a personal fav) and Byrne. Sounds like influenced from Laurie Anderson (Who IS an Artist with a capital A. I hope her albums made the list - especially "Mr. Heartbreak" since when you consider some of the crap I had to listen too...)
Nirvana
4/5
A classic. Not a big Nirvana fan, but Kurt is awesome, and they sound better acoustic.
The Stooges
3/5
good remix of th Stooges. No middle ground - love or hate them,
Buzzcocks
2/5
I don't know - - -2.5? but gonna go 2. I hear the quality but just not connecting
2/5
A blur.. nothing stood out
The White Stripes
4/5
great stripes! Jack White really keeps Rock N Roll alive!
Paul McCartney
5/5
wow - you can hear how some of these songs would surely be Beatles classics "Maybe I'm Amazed," "Every Morning" "Junk". Gems, Love this album.
Blondie
4/5
This was ground breaking album in 1978 when it came out 0 and it still holds up. Give it a listen. There are a few hits you will know and the rest are pretty good.
Robbie Williams
2/5
Eh. Not bad for someone do not know, but will not listen again , and probably, will totally forget once album is over.
Yep. Sure did, Who is this?
Tears For Fears
3/5
my era music. The hits are there and enjoyable, rest of album pretty good too.
Rod Stewart
5/5
Fantastic album - holds up 50 + yrs. Great work with Beck and the band.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Bob is chill/ Legend remains his best - this pretty good.
Yes
3/5
I'm a big prog rock fan anfd love Yes. Fragile and Close to the Edge are better
Dolly Parton
2/5
Just not feeling it. I enjoy oldie time C&W butt for some reason she is just grinding on me... .
Paul Revere & The Raiders
3/5
ok early rock and roll.
Muddy Waters
4/5
Swell blues by the master! Well worth the listen,
Beatles
5/5
This is a great album - the beginning as they branch away from covers and really get into finding the Beatles sound. I think Revolver is there nest tightest creative album, but this is right there.
The Doors
5/5
Wow = never heard the whole album until today, and what a gem. Besides the hits and seminal classics (Roadhouse Blues) there are some great tunes - - "Indian Summer" stands out as my new fumed diamond in the rough
Neil Young
3/5
Im a Neil fan - love his stuff. This one was new to me had not heard it - - don't feel I missed anything all these years.
Billy Joel
5/5
This is the album that put Billy on the map. I know, his early stuff has its moments, but this back with his follow up "52nd Street", were seminal works of this fame and success. Good job!
Carpenters
2/5
well... it' better than you think . Yes, 54+ years old but there are seeds sown upon for future singing duets. pleasantly surprising
Sparks
3/5
I thought I liked Sparks. pretty good - I didn't realize they had som many albums. The positive is that the album is timeless 0 in regards to not sounding 50 years old. Not bad
Massive Attack
3/5
Wow - really not that bad. Not sure if I would say they are electronica, but birth a back ground listen
The Verve
2/5
Bitter Sweet Symphony
That's it
Tom Waits
4/5
Oh man. Tom Waits has very little room of middle ground. Love or hat . I personally love his style, poetry and artistry. This album, although not my personal favorite, is a great encompassing album. Give it a listen...And for those newbies he is not effecting his voice - this IS Tom.
Merle Haggard
3/5
Merle sounds the same here in 1967 as his last album... wow. Sad and lonely lyrics, as if he's a fugitive...
Stan Getz
5/5
DAmn - Getz rocks! put him with Gilberto and a match in heaven. Don't know Jazz/Samba? Listen to this!
Joan Armatrading
3/5
Great songwriter and singer
Jeff Beck
4/5
First time listen - really good! I never listened to his solo stuff until the 80's release, and he is a talent. A lot of covers, which he rocks. Never heard \"Old Man River\" with such power (even if you are not familiar with the song from the 1920s)/ Even his over of Led Zeppelins' You Shook Me (I know ... that version is cover as well) ... wait - actually, they may have covered Beck on that one.... Hmmm
ZZ Top
3/5
LaGrange. Other stuff ok. If you like southern rock - don't pass it up
Iggy Pop
2/5
After Title cut, which is the best, its just Ok...
1/5
1. If they cannot provide links,I am not going to try and search it
Led Zeppelin
4/5
A great album, one I wore out on my 8-track player. Great but not their Best (Led Zeppelin 1, Houses of the Holy are better) A lot of great stuff - Levee, Misty, Black Dog are top...Stairway is one of the most overplayed songs out there.
Fiona Apple
5/5
Wow - intense debut album stands up 18 years later, Never heard complete, but listened repeatedly today. Sorry I failed to notice years ago. You can hear so many who have been influenced by her - - Applause!
Motörhead
2/5
#365 - 1 year... and this is what I get? Geez. Not my musical genre at all
Hanoi Rocks
2/5
#366 - leap year.
Well, second bad link in a row. Heard \"Lean On Me\", which was a blatant rip off of \"Money Money\"
Actually band sounded better than expected so get 1 extra star
The Prodigy
4/5
surprising. the first track came on and I was like "damn - my third crappy album in a row" but then it kicked in with some real, pumping music! Real club dance electronica beat! Hot! Where's the Molly at?! Close to a 4... but all tunes almost sound the same...(which is not a bad thing)
Scratch that - listened a 2nd time -there are distinct difference *(truth be told, was I'm a meeting the first listen) they get the 4!
Fugees
2/5
Ok I guess. Not my bag, but I know this is a groundbreaking album.... sort of...
David Crosby
3/5
David always surprises me with his voice. Warm and gentle. A nice album for any CSN fan
Joanna Newsom
1/5
wow.
It's not fair at all to use Bjork in any comparison to Joanna. This is just....
just
The Velvet Underground
4/5
First time of album. All good (although I deduct a star for Murder Mystery). Velvety tones by Lou. can't believe this is '69
James Taylor
2/5
UgH. Oh God! Is there a greater. more self-important, overated muslin out there?!?!? Damn that a tool. sorry - not. a. fan.
Orbital
3/5
it was ok. Vocals over electronica are a no go for me
The White Stripes
4/5
One of my faves/. Stripes really clicking in gear, before they split
Soundgarden
3/5
I guess this is good. I wasn't in the mood for hard rock, but it is pretty decent.
Ray Charles
4/5
Genius he was. This is an enjoyable album, with lots of classics, and Ray's music and arrangements.
The Byrds
3/5
nice mellow album of late 60's folk rock. Really decent, but not feeling it.
The Who
5/5
One of the top Rock Albums in History! Plays like a Greatest Hits. Starting with \"Baba O'Reilly\" (NOT WONT GET FOOLED AGAIN!) through to perfect booked of \"Won't Get Fooled Again\" with amazing drums from Moon ( and not just the solo. Listen.)
Enjoy.
TV On The Radio
2/5
can't rate albums ai cannot listen to.
Roxy Music
3/5
I like Roxy, but this is their early work, before they became "cool" later on in the 80s.
Quicksilver Messenger Service
2/5
S'ok. Didn't think you can get a whole album side doing. cover of BoDiddly. Original stuff not as good
Dusty Springfield
3/5
So , sometimes you stumble in some that you say"eh.. this is gonna suck" and then it's a pleasant surprise. Like this one. I know, it may be cheesy, but some of the classics still hold up, or at least for us Boomers that are pretty good.
The Saints
3/5
surprisingly good punk, at least you can hear the lyrics.
Little Simz
1/5
- nope -
Stevie Wonder
3/5
NIce Steve, Glad I listened, had not before. He is such a talent~
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
.. I always liked ELP - based upon their amazing musical abilities. Few artists of that time were so technically and classically trained that is almost a waste of their talent to do Prog Rock. ELP has a lot of love them or leave them fan base. I'm closer to love due to respect. Saying that, this album just doesn't equal their studio work,
Janelle Monáe
3/5
eh ok
Madonna
4/5
Title cut i'Ray ofLight" ios great Madonna - as she has matured but still has a different creative voice. Surprised I really enjoyed this. It is more of a dance album than pop.
Herbie Hancock
4/5
nice jazz and early Herbie solo work.
Wu-Tang Clan
4/5
Classic trend setting album. Love it and I am not a hip hop guy.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
4/5
one of my favs from back in the day. (although I enjoy the EP better). A tremendous loud Flash in the pan, but left an indelible mark on our culture in the mid-late 80's
Minor Threat
3/5
actually ok. alternative tock with a dash of punk
Lynyrd Skynyrd
3/5
The epitome of southern "hard" rock - really exemplary. Better than their follow up album, 'Most of Us Are Dead"
The United States Of America
3/5
I see its rated high - - -it was OK, I feel I may have needed to give it a couple of listens, but just couldn't.
10cc
2/5
I like 10CC but found this boring and un-inspiring.
Trivia note: I understand the 10CC represents the average amount of male ejaculation at climax.
The Fall
2/5
not my nag. double album too.
Nas
2/5
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Not their pop hits but still good sound
Pink Floyd
5/5
Without hesitation, one of my top 5 albums of all times. Serious. It is Pink Floyd ash their truly musically best. Amazing. Get wept away with "Shine on you Crazy Diamond parts 6 - 9?" its a 10 not a 5. Darkside is also top but more so for the production and creativity; I prefer this to Darkside.
Garbage
3/5
Meh. middle of the road, not bad, but didn't grab me
Ice Cube
2/5
not my bag. 'tho, easy hip hop is pretty OG
Michael Jackson
4/5
Not his best but still good Jacko
Maxwell
3/5
Surprisingly good. May listen again.
Dolly Parton
3/5
fun lovely voices, but nothing really sticks. For fans of CW and the voices
New York Dolls
2/5
Just some early pinkish rock
Lambchop
2/5
Ehhh
Jack White
4/5
Goodrock! Jack always puts out full rffort
Boston
5/5
It’s more tha a feeling that this rock n roll band will be smoking for a long time!
Rahul Dev Burman
1/5
You’re kidding, right?
The Afghan Whigs
3/5
Rock. Ok first time ever listening, will be last
Ozomatli
2/5
Boooooring. Two rap albums in a row
Kraftwerk
3/5
First time. Pretty good early techno/new wave. I enjoyed.
Tito Puente
3/5
Fun and snazzy! don't need to know Tito to enjoy!
Grateful Dead
3/5
Early legit non-bootleg albums, A joy!
3/5
Starts strong with 'Victoria"... and then you see why that is the only song that is familiar. Kinks were instrumental, so for fans and historians, give it a listen. Ray and Dave actually play like they don't hate each other...
Britney Spears
2/5
Early Pop superstardom. Ok. [whatever happened to that cute girl on the cover? Man did her life spiral.]
Moby Grape
2/5
I heard if them, wasn't familiar with the group. Ok, my life not impacted by listening to them ...
The Kinks
3/5
Huh, Second Kinks in 4 days [no.418 and 415\ and in a ting of 2s and 3a - bore ass albums.Doesn't break the trend, however this is much mire poppy and upbeat - early Kinks as they try to find their voice. Surprises within, Sunny Afternoon pushes it to a 3
LTJ Bukem
3/5
this was some good background music. worth a listen although tw days later nothing sticks with me..
Mekons
3/5
so surprise is did not hear this ban d over the past 40 years... but my life was mot impacted wither way.was pretty good.
Jeru The Damaja
1/5
Nope. Next?
Van Halen
4/5
hard fun rock n'roll! Sammy who? Finally, something breaking the recent skid of 8 of 10 albums with 1-3 ratings. I miss Roth..
Isaac Hayes
5/5
Wow! A special treat. Forgot about this album - As a kid, I loved the Oscar winning title track, and the album holds up with nice, smooth R&B/Jazz. nice . Man this is one "Mother-f*cking albu... WATCH YOUR MOUTH!!!"
Led Zeppelin
3/5
A solid rock album, sort strong with Immigrant Song, and has som other hits and nuggets (Since I've been Loving You , That's the Way) but of rme not one of their better works (See LedZepplin, Houses of the Holy, physical Graffiti)
Beastie Boys
5/5
Omg! Get fuckin real!! You gotta fight!you gotta be ill in’1
Klaxons
2/5
Sok
Blur
3/5
New to me - no prior knowledge - was an OK listen
Baaba Maal
2/5
Nope
The The
3/5
no. 429...
I listened t them back in the day. The The was good, but before iTunes, I needed a few songs before I would shell out the money for an album, so, only know the 1 hit from this. Not a bad slice of 80's music. One of those that need the/5 - 3.5
LL Cool J
2/5
Not being into Hip Hop genre at all, this Old School stuff was pretty good. Glad to give it a listen (did not convert me, though)
Bebel Gilberto
4/5
Wow. She has suck great lineage from Jiao and Astrud. Great mud for all. perfect of work or play or need some good mellow Bossa Nova to scratch the itch.
Johnny Cash
3/5
short and classic Cash
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Not my bag but some great history. Enjoyed it,
Creedence Clearwater Revival
2/5
Yawn. I know, I know,,,, historic, but still dull and overplayed. Can't believe bands were allowed to sell an album that ran only 34 minutes! What a gyp!
Tom Waits
4/5
Love me some Tom Wait - especially live and intimate!
The Doors
4/5
good classsic poetic rock
Earth, Wind & Fire
4/5
Pure soul. Man, I dare you too try to not have this elevate your mood after "Shinnin Star". I listen to this genre and compare to what is excitable by today's standard, [i.e. hip hop, pop] and am like... "Why?"
Do your ears and soul a favor and listen
Fats Domino
2/5
can not listen. Dead link. Sorry Fats
Eagles
4/5
Turns out to be like a greatest hits. 50 years... wow. Makes me feel old.. recall listening to this n my 8-track. Good, classic Calif Rock
Elis Regina
3/5
Elis was pretty good.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Obvious why he is so revered as a poet and songsmith. The Canadian Dylan
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
5/5
HIs best work. Top to bottom. really good to hear all the tunes especially with favorites. Enjoy
Ali Farka Touré
4/5
Wow - I love it when you land on something you would never think about listening, and turns out to be a nice, special album This is one such. Really enjoyed the combo as they play well off each other!
Gene Clark
2/5
I tried and bailed. Should have stayed with the Byrds,
Dusty Springfield
3/5
lovely voice! Hits and misses but the covers are dead on!
Killing Joke
3/5
Well, I do't know where to rte this. Never head of then or any songs, but it Is actually a pretty good rock album, especially by today's standard. They have more of a modern feel than 1980. Maybe if this was re-released, they would garner a whole are audience. Unless they are all dead...
Kraftwerk
2/5
well,,, You gotta like Kraftwerk to listen to this and enjoy. I am... eh. The hit "The Model"... did not impress
The Jesus And Mary Chain
4/5
enjoyed the album. I knew a song or two from them, did not realize they have been together o long. good indie album fully accessible
Rufus Wainwright
3/5
Ok I guess. A lot of soulful mourning and moaning.
The xx
2/5
Interesting Never heard their stuff or of the, Am I better off? no. totally forgettable once I hit enter and send this review.
- poppy, moody, mellow, with a hint of r&b..
New Order
3/5
fun album. listened to twice. Good stuff
Leonard Cohen
4/5
He gets better as he ages, good stuff. I know he's been around of ranges. but never a lot of play in US, so all of his stuff is relatively new to me. Good to hear the album that has some of these songs I know
2/5
Influential? I guess.. but all music influences others. Hard pass. Never heard of them back in the day or today.
The Smiths
4/5
Love the Smiths. Album hits the spot when you need some emo rock
Jacques Brel
2/5
Gee... a live album! in French!! C'est bon... non
Miles Davis
4/5
Miles may have not of fathered Cool, but he was there at the baptism. Nice early, if not tame, Miles
Turbonegro
1/5
WTF? Are they trying to mess with us? I am confident I can find alt least 10 other albums, crappier than this but are more deserving to be on the 1,001 list. Was this pick won in a raffle? From a dart blindfolded-ly thrown at a list on the wall? It's a lazy pick.
Super Furry Animals
3/5
Surprsingly, not bad. Did not have high expectations, but better than I thought.
Jethro Tull
3/5
Hah! F**king Aqualung! Sitting in the alley with friends ,drinking cheap wine and smoking bad pot.. good all days of youth! How many of you all thought Jethro Tull was the lead singer?!
Solange
3/5
Relly quite good.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2/5
Whew. This was not easy. Had peaks and valleys. more valleys... Capt Beefheart was ahead of their time, but when their time caught uo with them, that still did not help.
Metallica
2/5
seminal album for heavy metal rock, but I just don't get it... the nuances are lost on me A lot of similar songs which are maybe just quicken or slowed down ... "Welcome Home" breaks the mold. "Orion" tried, but then the band remembered what they were there for and reverted back to slash and burn!
Justin Timberlake
3/5
Pop pop pop! Good stuff, has a nice voice, but not as good as his collaborative work with Andy Samburg. This is no "Dick in A Box"
It's a 3 but not a bad 3.
Elton John
5/5
He has such a large collections of hits, this is almost a greater album. Pure 70s gold.Even the clunkers are better than others
The xx
4/5
One of those rare "finds" from this list. Never heard of the XX and they were pretty good. Independent, alt rock, that mixes it up. Well worth litem.
Big Star
2/5
I don't know. nothing to look at here. Move on
The Dictators
2/5
This is more like pre-punk than Pop. Not bad for a virgin esteem but nothing stands out for me. Punk fans may enjoy
King Crimson
3/5
influential to many pro rock bands but not THE starter. I only enjoyed what I have heard of r50 years. Maybe with a blunt or some mesc...
Emmylou Harris
3/5
She has such a beautiful voice. Nice early CW.
DJ Shadow
4/5
wow - a rare gift - not really hip hop, as more Chill music. I enjoyed.
Super Furry Animals
3/5
This started out pretty good. read a lot of buzz on it... but then... disc 2... nd then ... disc 3. Yawn.
U2
4/5
Seminal album - must if you have never listened.
George Michael
4/5
Wham! I really enjoyed this - better than I expected. Back when it came out, I thought it poppy, but now, with older ears, I can better appreciate the work. Nice
Leonard Cohen
3/5
eh, another Cohen album.. sounds like a the others... the talent is there but if its 1971 or 2011, can hardly tell
PJ Harvey
3/5
475
Although it's a 3 it is a strong three. I had not hard PJ before/ gave a listen, second time through, a day later, it was better.
Sade
3/5
Beautiful voice - cannot believe this is over 40 years old~
Nice mellow music You know Sade - nothing unexpected.
Sleater-Kinney
3/5
Ok indie rock! hard and tough jams!
k.d. lang
4/5
A meadowlark landed on your shoulder and whispered these songs in your ear. Beautiful album. I would not cal lit "country" as more as soulful warm ballads. A joy! I remember when she was in her prime. Personal fav s "Save Me" over "Constant Craving"
M.I.A.
2/5
I tried. Really did. Kept waiting for a catch... then resorted to clicking on each song, to no avail... The Sampling was obnoxious and lame...
Fred Neil
2/5
- yawn - good voice songs, but not feeling it today, sorry Fred
Dinosaur Jr.
2/5
Not for me. I don't know... I listened to it a few days ago and nothing clicks, so could not be the good for me
Fairport Convention
3/5
I was very surprised - no way this dos not sound as a contemporary album. First time ever hearing of them... turned out well. (Hope you had a successful career...}
Lou Reed
3/5
not my fav Reed. Ok. Points for creative expression
Peter Gabriel
5/5
This is a must, seminal album. Gabriel is fully divorced from Genesis, and totally on his own, Amazing how sometime an album just really comes together! great performances by Kate Bush and Laurie Anderson! One of my all times top 10s
Miles Davis
5/5
5
Nothing more to say.
Well, maybe. I can listen to this on an endless loop and never tire of it. really sit back and "Listen" with a capital L, to "All Blues". It transports you back to a time of sitting in a small smoky club, let at night, sipping on cocktails and just really experiencing the free flow magic. Even this versions's fade out is crying for more...
Travis
3/5
... this is a tricky one. Nothing super interesting, bit very ahead of its time. I hear a lot if "Radiohead" and then ... I don't. Perplexing... So I land MOTR
Fela Kuti
3/5
Live at Berlin is better!
Les Rythmes Digitales
2/5
I'm not adversed to dance music - actually like it - but this is ll over the place . Maybe for an early (99) dane album it may be OK but I find it lacing. If I was clubbing and this came on I would throw something at the DJ (soft, as not to hurt them)
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
I consider myself. Prog Rock fans and do like the talent of ELP, but... this does nothing for me. Let alone the version I listen to was doubly dull with extra versions of the songs.
Best thing about album is the awesome cover art!
Afrika Bambaataa
3/5
was not as bad as I expected. The title cut sounds familiar... can't place it... not my bag, but did not upset me so I feel generous this Friday
Giant Sand
3/5
I don't know where I stand with this - - I've heard and enjoyed later Giant Sand that I liked... this has its ups and downs, Maybe if it was just one album instead of a double, it would work better a true 3.5
3/5
Cannot believe this is 30 years old ... and they are still out there. I guess an OK album, but no wonder there are not may hits from this ...
Oh yeah... I haven't heard "Wonderwall" enough in my life!
Big Black
3/5
really not my style but this was actually OK
Charles Mingus
4/5
An amazing album of pure jazz enthusiasts who appreciate his artistry. One of the best, with Miles and T. Monk. Enjoy!
The Police
4/5
A blast from my younger days. A great album with Some amazing energy. I think people not familiar with the band (hard to believe) will enjoy
Megadeth
2/5
Yes! Finally an album with non-stop repetitive slamming guitar at super speed with a singer yelling non-coherent lyrics! No wonder it is head-banging music! Wow!
FKA twigs
2/5
... not for me,,,
Soft Cell
2/5
Never heard this whole album. Only heard 'Tainted Love". Now I know why...
Morrissey
4/5
Great Solo work. A treat!
The Bees
4/5
A pleasant urpeise! never heard of them, no knowing what to expect m and this really hot the spot today. Nice, mellow, cool songs... slow and steady, like lying on a raft on a meandering stream. Give it a listen. Im adding to my Apple music of what it's worth.
Also, my 500th, which means nothing really... soon I head to the second half
Manic Street Preachers
2/5
.. it musta went! Nothing left on the shelves...
Richard Hawley
3/5
I have no idea how to rate thi 0 its's n to "pop" but not country, not Mello Muzak. But entertaining...
T. Rex
3/5
Good to heat other songs by T. Rex besides Jeepster and Bang a Gong.
The Beach Boys
4/5
A really good album - probably their best.
Dr. Dre
2/5
yawn
Traffic
5/5
One of the "must Listen" for those with want to learn about American Rock. Classic great album. Even good on its own.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3/5
Hits, hits and more hits! For CCR fans this I the one of you!
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
BigNewWave fan, Good and solid Costello, not my fave but the Attractions give him oomph.
Robert Wyatt
2/5
Man... I tried. I really did! Big Pink Floyd fan and can appreciate Nick mason's production value, but.. it is just all over the place. Sorry
Big Brother & The Holding Company
4/5
nice fun album!
Randy Newman
2/5
wow - no way in hell Randy would have a career if he started out anytime after 2010. Just like "Blazing Saddles" that would never be made today.
Hard to get past the title track - all the rest is same/similar
Kid Rock
1/5
nah. hard pass
The Soft Boys
3/5
Soooo long - Ok - nothing special or bad
John Lennon
3/5
Love the Beatles - respect them all. For John's first lie Paul's, there is a lot of 'new" ideas that could have also been Beatles songs.
Manic Street Preachers
2/5
nothing to see here.... move along. Never heard of them, their songs, and my life was fine without them
Fatboy Slim
3/5
Pretty good. Fun beats
The Beau Brummels
2/5
only 28 minutes? Guess that wiped out their creativity. Eh, didn't know them prior. Usual late 60's folk/psychedelic rock. Yawn
The Monks
2/5
Im not going to chase these down, sorry
Deerhunter
3/5
.. I don't know.. was a new one for me... has some good and "ok"s. I think you may find something here.
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Hard to not give one of the rare seminal albums in our American music history anything less than a 5. Many of the songs can alone be considered Standards. They have lead to many musicians careers through the years. Hats off -
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
I lucked out tied two days in a row of equality albums. Exodus is a great Marley album. I know "Legend is THE Bob Marley album, but this has other tunes that may not be the "hits" you know, but are really deep and rockin'. Enjoy!
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Penguin Cafe Orchestra
3/5
fun, un-classifable music
Fishbone
2/5
Blame it on being. Monday when I listen to this, but just not doing itfo me - too hi octane. It may be good, IDK. Bailed on it early
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Nice follow up to Zeppelin I - they begin to move form the blues and into heavy rock, but not there yet as they aren Zed LeP III.
The Everly Brothers
2/5
Yawn - so glad I was not around when these songs were THE TOPS of the day. Cute and warm.
David Gray
2/5
Very nice, easy rock, good lyrics... just finished it and for the life of me can't remember a single tune.
Big Star
2/5
Big Star comes up small
Waylon Jennings
3/5
Nice old school country . Nice. Too short of an album... 27 minutes?
Gram Parsons
3/5
Back to back country albums for me. Too bad none have been stellar. New name and sound for me - pretty good. an OK listen
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Nico
1/5
oh my.. this was not good. She may do excellent as a singer in a band but the solos work leave much to be desired. Aside from slow, dull song, her voice is often flat and lacks range
Orbital
3/5
ya know, I actually liked it, with out any K. It is what you expect so if looking of techno dance this is it
Emmylou Harris
3/5
Not bad - she has a wonderful voice but album didn't do it for me
Miles Davis
4/5
Hard mot to enjoy Miles. This is pretty much a slight exploration album - and isa nice listen - especially as background,
Duran Duran
4/5
Uh-Oh! Hot Tub Time Machine - dropped me back to college days of 1982. For those who did not experience New Wave in the 80's it was pretty monumental shift in music (or at least rock music). A great album, one of the Best early MTV videos of the title cut!
Morrissey
3/5
I like Morrissey. but his one is not one of my favs. Mellow and mopey without bitterness
Slade
2/5
Wow - right off the top, reminded me of untalented AC/DC, and could not get past that. I jumped around a bit but... not there for me. The album cover is pretty scary... [take a good luck - you'll get the vibe...]
Nick Drake
3/5
I like his follow up, bit a sad loss of musical artistry 0- to take one's life so young.. Miss you Nick!
Gil Scott-Heron
3/5
Gil is a unique jazz presence. I enjoy some of his later work, the music def has a vibe from its time (mid '70s) . I could have done without the political soliloquy at the end. Nothing against his points or speaking his mind, but the arguments fall thin today (or do they?)
Bill Evans Trio
4/5
Really nice find. Like a Christmas present that someone forgot to give you - total surprise. Wish this list had more of these little gems...
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
4/5
Buddy Holly - and the crickets - seminal artist instrumental in all American Rock . Enjoy!
Crosby, Stills & Nash
4/5
Another gem of classic rock. You probably heard all of these songs before - actually pretty timeless.
The Stooges
3/5
Ok listen. thank goodness it only 30+ minutes
Carole King
5/5
Such a mainstay in music history. She has a great vice, terrific song writer, and an album that probably Avery your woman has in the 70s. Worthy and bona fide
The Young Gods
2/5
Nope. If I wanted to listen to Tom Waits, I would have, especially since Tom is not singing in French.
Felt like I landed in a hardcore French circus act.
Madonna
3/5
I don't recall this album. Madonna on the way down on the relevancy scale, but the dance stuff was OK.
Beatles
5/5
wow. A personal favorite. My very first album I bought - in 1972... with some money got for my birthday. $4.27 at Midtown Records in Bayonne.
This is really where the Beatles begin to explore their creativity and expand on their craft. A real treat. Great George Harrison,
David Ackles
2/5
oh my lord.. I tried, I really did! hoping it would be another hidden gem since I never heard of him... no such luck! - sigh - pass
Tim Buckley
2/5
another nothing album
The Damned
3/5
ok - def punk/rock straddling going on...
Hole
2/5
A post punk mess. If Courtney did not marry Kurt you would never hear this album.
Pere Ubu
2/5
oh. no
The Pharcyde
2/5
not for me
Franz Ferdinand
3/5
pretty good alt rock album.
The Beach Boys
4/5
A lot of fun! When rock was innocent! You know the songs! enjoy!
Kelela
2/5
Not for me, although she has a nice voice.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
5/5
A rock standard. Especially with "American Girl"
Pearl Jam
4/5
first time listen. Like Perl Jam. Doesn't disappoint. Jeremey finally said something!!
Cream
4/5
I know so many of you listeners are like -" Oh! The song from "Goodfellas"!!!!
Nonetheless, a lot of classics that still hold up. Enjoyed it!
Peter Gabriel
4/5
You can hear Genesis dripping off of Gabriel's style as he strengthens his own voice. Good and unique. Not "So" but getting there
"Biko Biko-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o Biko!"
Goldie
3/5
it has its good moments, but the album doesn't know what it want to be - -dance? Funk? sort of has some good tunes but not what I expected.
SAULT
2/5
I could not relate.
Justice
2/5
Stop! Please!!!
Joy Division
3/5
I dunno. I read all these reviews and expected to be blown away by the greatness of Joy Division , but alas - no joy.
Nightmares On Wax
3/5
Didn't know what to expect but this turned out to be really good. Good electronica of r changer )most have been crap
no.564/1001
The Blue Nile
3/5
Interesting. For those Peter Gabriel or Genesis fans. Maybe even a touch of Leonard Cohen? I would not call it "Rock" but pretty good - especially for 1084.
A strong 3
Steve Winwood
2/5
After the title cut... boring
My Bloody Valentine
4/5
Was leaning into a 3 but "Sometimes" and "Blown A Wish" bumps to a 4. Better than I thought. Will + in my iTunes.
Erykah Badu
4/5
Pretty good stuff! great voice and lyrics, Surprised!
The Verve
2/5
I remember thinking it was ok.. but I forgot everything already...
Marilyn Manson
2/5
nahhh, no need for this. And the name pay is old (note: see Alice Cooper)
5/5
Splendid! We are ALL Devo! Ground breaking album. Classic whether you like it or not. Major game changer in the scope of modern rock.
Slipknot
2/5
loud and chaotic. Knot my bag.
(see what I did there? Huh? )
Morrissey
2/5
Great voice, tooo much politics, even for 2004
Run-D.M.C.
2/5
Classic but not my bag
Alice Cooper
3/5
Solid 3. Never heard anything from him but his hits, and he is actually a pretty cool rocker!
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Never heard this - fun for Elvis fans
Ian Dury
4/5
A lot of risqué fun! I enjoyed
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
aaaaaahhh. a little too serious...
Bobby Womack
3/5
Some smooth and gentle R&B. Nice to listen to.
Radiohead
5/5
5 5 5 5 5
Seminal Album - not sure it tops "OK Computer" but close enough to not argue
Talking Heads
4/5
One worthy if the list. Byrne was ahead of his time with the Heads. Enjoy
Frank Ocean
2/5
Ugh. No me gusta~
William Orbit
2/5
Links not good, I deduct a point for having to search. Strange Cargo II is actually better
Red Snapper
2/5
they did not satisfy
Ramones
5/5
Wow - A Punk staple - although, they really cross the line of Punk and Rock, since they manage to really make an approachable and listenable punk Rock album. (as opposed to PIL or Sex Pistols_)
SZA
3/5
nice - better than expected. Good melody and beautiful voice
Stereo MC's
3/5
I am surprised I am giving this a 3. Im not into rap but the has a real god R&B vibe.
Sonic Youth
2/5
I don't know what I was expecting - - thought they were supposed to be such a cool band, however... meh
Astrud Gilberto
3/5
I LOVE Astrud! Oh to be hanging at Ipanema with her...(ggggrroowll)l. However, not her best, I blame her producer.
Try:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-astrud-gilberto-album/1469584204
Motörhead
2/5
of course no sleep - they are so freaking loud!!!!
Nitin Sawhney
3/5
soft gentle jazz... nice voice... unremarkable
The Flaming Lips
4/5
Great early Lips work!
Scott Walker
1/5
OMG.... WTF? I have reference to approach this. folk? Pre Emo-Emo? Dull medical office Muzak? Jesus... Not sure if I should laugh or cry (- not because it evokes any emotional response). Funny thing, this is his 4th, and per the reviews, considered his Best?
Do not bother.
Radiohead
4/5
Great radio head. early stuff is fun
New Order
3/5
Not bad - good play list
Eurythmics
4/5
Wonderful album - Annie has an amazing voice and still going strong 42+ years later,
Van Halen
4/5
Good all late 70's Rock. Before they went massive with MTV. A lot of classrooms nuggets [and do not bring up Sammy Haggar)]. Fun and harmless
Jeff Buckley
2/5
Uggggh.. no me gusta. Tried too hard to be so many things and none worked. Never heard of him and I now know why
Fela Kuti
4/5
Surprisingly really sharp! Enjoyed it more than expected! Give it a listen
Terence Trent D'Arby
4/5
So much more than "Wishing Well" and "Sign your Name" Pretty good overall
for numerologists, this is my no.600
Manu Chao
2/5
....nah...
Coldcut
2/5
could not access
Femi Kuti
4/5
Wow - what. surprising find. New to me on all levels, and it really jams! Some of these (i.e. Nawa) have instrumental segments that been used as background of room mid 70's cop movies. I can see Dirty Harry chasing down a thug in 70's SF...Not bad at all!
typical solid U2 - first Time in its entirety - pretty good
Black Sabbath
3/5
RIP Ozzie
Everything But The Girl
3/5
Better than expected. worth a listen. late 90s mellow rock and smoothness
Sisters Of Mercy
3/5
new to me. Not bad
Guns N' Roses
2/5
Must I? Lots of screaming and wailing. Oh, and some some good guitar riffs...
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
2/5
oh god no!
Dr. John
2/5
early John - pretty OK
Paul McCartney and Wings
5/5
This has to be my favorite Wings album (not just Paul McCartney)/ It remains solid and really demonstrates Paul's musical genius. It also showcases Linda's contributions, especially for one being a photographer and not a "musician".
NOTEL I recall my vinyl had "Helen Wheels, though....)
Kraftwerk
3/5
Kraftwerk Werks best when they are purely instrumentals. Songs like "Hall of Mirrors".. don't cut it
The Young Rascals
3/5
fun, harmless rock classics. Mellow and so 67. I like the hits and was overall pretty solid
Wire
2/5
better than expected.. but I expected. 1, so...
2Pac
3/5
..wow... this is actually pretty good! Did not realize his poetic lyrics. Pretty damn good - this Outlaw! Wish he would come out of hiding, he, Elvis and Jim Morrisson...
The War On Drugs
4/5
Wow - didn't know this was 10 years old, Good stuff! Nice accessible Alt Music. Enjoyed!
Peter Frampton
5/5
Wow - step back in time! For those of us who were around (back me up) this was one of the seminal live rock albums of the late 70s. EVERYONE had this vinyl. One of the best and coolest part was Peter getting the guitar to "sing" the lyrics in "Do You Feel Like I Do"!!! Chills, man! You know what Im saying! LOL. Plus the fact that it was a trifold album cover that opened up top a full picture of Frampton.
Funny thing was, no one really knew how he rated a solo live album! Best of the late 70s* [Cheap Trip Live at Buddekon... comes close]
Enjoy - you will even if your first time!
Koffi Olomide
3/5
probably better than I give it credit for but could just not get into it.
Bill Callahan
2/5
Me too. So you would fly away and make no more music.
painful to listen to, would not call it rock
Living Colour
2/5
After "Cult of Personality"-- it loses a lot of gusto... just same old.
The Smiths
3/5
S'ok Smith's Morrissey Moaning. Enjoyed
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Such a powerhouse - we lost too soon. Great lead track, so poppy and jazzy for such a sad song. Miss you, Amy!
The Stooges
3/5
stands up well, could be played today as a new record. Good
The Lemonheads
3/5
fun early 90's pop/rock, although Head fans may disagree. Funny how best song is a Simon and Garfunkel cover.
Kings of Leon
2/5
nah.. couldn't figure out what they are trying to be... Christian rock? Rock? Either way...nope
Missy Elliott
3/5
Never listened to, not being a Hip Hop fan - but was OK.
Mike Ladd
2/5
surprising.... not a hip hop fan, but this is pretty listenable.
Tina Turner
2/5
I don't know... she has a great voice, but it just seems like he is screaming all the time. Cover songs sound dated...
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
2/5
oh brother...
lots of political comments, the is vlid today, but... not good music
Supergrass
4/5
Actually - pretty solid. Knew not of them, but starts out bouncing and energetic. You have heard "Alright" [ I had no idea who did that song]. Actually get 1 point of the surprise element
Jane's Addiction
3/5
First time listen. Had like their later albums, and th8is is good as well. Novel threads and Beats - pretty cool.
Paul Simon
4/5
A great seminal song writer and musician. Good stuff
The Who
4/5
great all around album, The Who remains a classic group
Pulp
2/5
All over the place - messy and not fun,
The Rolling Stones
3/5
So old it does not even sound remotely like the Stones! Ok...
Bob Dylan
4/5
Mind-blowing that this is almost 30 years old, and he is still producing! Man,,, Good stuff - polished, wiser and more contemplative Dylan as he matures. I enjoy it a lot. love "Highlands" I listen to it over and over. poignant but really humorous. Makes me smile.
The Undertones
2/5
"Soft" Punk is the best term I can use. Not bad, not good... best things the cover art.
Animal Collective
4/5
pretty enjoyable. I like there more recent albums and Panda Bears's solo stuff.
The Divine Comedy
2/5
Nothing funny here - - tortuous. How producers agree to make some of these albums are beyond me...
[639/1001 fr those keeping score]
Baaba Maal
2/5
not my bag.
Korn
2/5
A lot of yelling and screaming. Enjoy
Sebadoh
2/5
Ugh! Just a mess -All over the place. Nope
Abdullah Ibrahim
3/5
really cool smooth tracks. Nice jazz.
Grateful Dead
4/5
Oh man! The Seminal Dead album. You Must listen if you never had. So mellow and accessible. Even if you "don't like the Dead" or not a "Dead Head" [I'm not] you are missing out.
The Undertones
2/5
Lackluster at best. Other better albums out there for his genre.
Sam Cooke
3/5
nice old school Great as a live album
Tricky
3/5
pretty exceptional. had some alternative tracks that hit the mark. Some if it sounded like early Bjork. Not bad
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
nice follow up to "C'mon Eileen". More polished and tight
N.W.A.
2/5
Groundbreaking
The Libertines
3/5
I forget if this is good or bad... enjoyed but nothing stuck with me.
For numerologists, 650/1001
James Brown
3/5
This is a treat. To hear Rev. Brown when he was young and not the caricature he became in his later life. A Lot of purity here. Enjoy
Napalm Death
1/5
Whoa!!! Too much energy and anger for an early morning! Gets your blood up, though!
MGMT
2/5
Q little weird... but not in a good way. Opeining cut get's an additional star to the rating
The Residents
2/5
Controlled, early New Wave gibberish - trying to be annoying and bizarre on purpose - and succeeds. +1 for effort.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Ok Elvis. Not his best
Beck
5/5
Wow - glad to hear again. My personal favorite Beck album. Definitely a 'Sea Change" for him in musical style and structure. Some really beautiful pieces.
John Prine
2/5
Oh goodness! Thank god that is over. Droning on and on trying to be too clever with producing 4th grader lyrics. Was a chore - and Im not trying to be cruel. I know why I never heard of him prior (And have been here for 62+ years...)
Einstürzende Neubauten
1/5
W. T. F.
I give 1 star, but that is for ME for sticking through this nonsense. Now I see why this sits at the bottom of the list...
Underworld
3/5
Rather good electronica. Great background and not repetitive. Pleasant surprise
Tori Amos
4/5
beautiful angelic voice with deep lyrics.
"Silent All this Years"
"China"
my favs on this album
The Modern Lovers
3/5
Better than expected for a band I did not know. However, not being placed on my play list.
Suzanne Vega
3/5
Nice album that still holds ups (gasp! 40 years later?!) Pre "Luca" and las heavy. Enjoyed.
Billy Bragg
3/5
Surprisingly really good. Modern folksy. Never heard of Billy, but enjoyed.
Christina Aguilera
3/5
She has an amazing voice, one of the best with range and style, but just doesn't do it for me.
Eagles
4/5
The early classes. Pretty good!
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
my anti0christ album - no. 666
This got a lot of heat from fans when it came out since it was such a divergence from his other work, He made up for that with his next album, "Born in the USA".
Deep lyrics with haunting music. A sad one for sure.
Ella Fitzgerald
5/5
why a beautiful voice! Ella at here prime. A wonderful collection of just about the entire Gershwin song book (it seems). 3 hours plus! enjoy
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Fun and wild for such an amazing guitar savant. Not many as good since.
'Are You Experienced" is the better album, but this has classic Jimi. Listen to again and again
The Incredible String Band
2/5
Did every semi-talented band have to be odd on purpose in the late 60's? Obscure names and album titles? Also - why the heavy reliance on Medieval references.. I appreciate creativity, but this is all over the place, on purpose. Pass
Goldfrapp
3/5
I don't know how I had not heard of Goldfrapp - Alison;s voice is mesmerizing and the music has some ethereal qualities. This album falls into "electronica"
(I guess) by default. Pleasant surprise. Does not need to be on the 1,001 list, though.
Steve Earle
2/5
Yee-Haw! Let's go down to the swimming hole, with some corn squeezin's and cold frosty beers! We can then hang out with the girls in their daisy dukes and lament on our mis-spent youth!
Talking Heads
4/5
Nice Eno production. Solid and tighter than earlier albums. He's starting to take off and be a serious band at this stage
Mudhoney
2/5
I don't know... Hard frantic , not bad, but too much of it - starts to blur together. So busy it is making me tired...
Saint Etienne
3/5
surprisingly very good. New to my ears.
808 State
4/5
for some reason, works for me. Npce subtle sampling
Slipknot
1/5
Did Knot enjoy this. Album already Slipped my mind
(See.... see what I did there? What a clever boy!)
The Darkness
2/5
Hard Rock'n' Roll - with nothing memorable.
+1 star for nice album art
The Stone Roses
3/5
First time for me. Pretty good stuff for the time period. Not sorry I missed them, but, overall - decent. "Fools Gold" best track IMHO. It has a strong, heavy Funk element. Nice!
Miles Davis
3/5
I love Miles, but this just didn't do it for me me.
Magazine
2/5
what a collection of songs placed together to make an album. Kool. I wish other such talented folk could do so!
]I guess I am just not feeling it[
Jorge Ben Jor
3/5
I would never of heard this if it wasn't on the list, so....thanks??? Anyway some enjoyable riffs. I definitely hear Rod Stewart's "If You Think I'm Sexy"'s bridge is Definitely taken from "Taj Mahal"
The Kinks
3/5
man - so not how I remember the Kinks. Would never have guessed. Ok for Kinks fans...
Love
2/5
OMG - ugh. Sorry - -just doesn't do it.
Thelonious Monk
4/5
How can one not enjoy the melodic offerings of T.Monk??
A treat amongst the ear-dribble so often selected on this list.
Iggy Pop
3/5
Nice Iggy - - albums places nice since it is basically all song written by his pal DaVid BoWie (for ex: "China Girl"), Consider it a lost Bowie album.
Sonic Youth
2/5
Ehh - never was a fan. Good stuff, I guess
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
He is such a talent but does not reach me. Prefer Tom Waits if I want to hear moany ballads.
Brian Eno
3/5
Love Eno, bit more so of his later work. Some new stuff for my ears, which were good. The title cut at the end is a welcome precursor of his better works.
Robert Wyatt
3/5
I should learn not to listen on Mondays, since I often probably not I a great mood. Therefore.... just cannot get into the album. Calling an album "Alternative" is a cheap cop out.
CHIC
3/5
Wow - so much more than a "dance" album. I am old nought remember this on the AM/FM song plays. Some other info that should have also gotten air time besides "I Want Your Love" and "Le Freak"
FREAK OUT!!!
2/5
wish the album drowned...
a mess, all over the place
Todd Rundgren
3/5
Good early Todd. Two big hits (you will know) the rest of the album is creative and melodic, but songs you may never heard, or will notl again.
Still, a Strong 3.
Sheryl Crow
4/5
A timeless classic, great lyrics and songs.
Björk
3/5
Gosh - - I tried really did! She is a marvelous and genius, but could not relate.
Ryan Adams
2/5
morose, moaning CW singer... sad about something as he strums his guitar...
Christina Aguilera
2/5
She has a lovely, special voice, but somehow her song selection is lacking. Not sure what is is aiming for here - Pop Diva or Torching singer. Choosing a. lane could have resulted in a more complete album.
Incubus
2/5
listed as alternative, I find it more Rock/Hard rock.
Some of the same stuff. not impressed
Stephen Stills
3/5
This was really special. I never heard of the project or album - and it has a lot of good music. Stills Shows his music skills.
Steely Dan
4/5
You know it is a great day when you log in, click on the link for '1,001..." and you have a Steely Dan album waiting for you! I approach it like opening a good bottle of bourbon - you take a minute to savor it with anticipation!.
An awesome sophomore effort. Not the Golden Gem of 'Aja" (one of my top 5 albums all time) but a sold listen.
#699
Lenny Kravitz
3/5
Never heard the album - a treat! His first is good, he gets much better!
Hey, numerologists - my 700th for those playing along at home
Sex Pistols
3/5
This is so much better than I remember. This was released with I was a teen, just getting into prog rock and such. Was not a fan of "punk" and scoffed. However, it is a damn good album. Hats off (<50 years later...)
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Love Bob. Nice early stuff. Before the Wailers
Pere Ubu
1/5
So... is this another one of those "throw ins" to allow us to appreciate good (or better) music? I can think of at east 50 albums more deserving to be in this list instead of this. For example, for example "Start Singing with Barney" by Barney, or "15 Epic Fart Sounds" and even "Master of (Gregorian ) Chants" bt Frank Peterson
[Yes these are real albums]
Bad Brains
1/5
"Against"... Against what? Cohesive sound? Music that one wants to listen to? Success?
wow - Three albums in a row that together are 2 and under. The law of averages says it gotta get better..
no?
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
Surprisingly still holds up! Enjoyable!
Can
3/5
Never heard them before, and doubt I will ever again Being said not the worst album ... Appreciate talented musicians, tho
Leonard Cohen
3/5
ehh.. I know he is the "Canadian Bruce Dylan, or Bob Springsteen".. but his early music still needs work,
Fugazi
3/5
better than I thought - not the anyone cares...
4/5
A surprise. Another first time on the group and music. I liked the fusion.
Ms. Dynamite
2/5
Winehouse vibe only positive not but lacks Amy's passion. It's not my genre, so cannot really compare to anything. Like most rap - repetitive. some funky beats, and the obligatory expletives.
The Beta Band
3/5
enjoyed this for neat it was worth. 'Alternate Rock" really needs to have a better definition - used too often as a catch all
Randy Newman
2/5
Somehow... these songs did not age well.. and I hate the honky-tonk music!
Sepultura
2/5
Light up for god's sake! Life is not so miserable!
Joy Division
3/5
Recall it being better,,,
Hawkwind
2/5
do yourself a favor. Save 2 hours and 12 minutes uf your life by skipping this album. God awful. Double album - why?
I only give it 2 out of pity and because at least they tried...
Pulp
2/5
A surprising accessible hard core rock album. New to me - not bad ,but nothing that has be wanting to hear more
Roxy Music
2/5
Big fan of Roxy and Brian Ferry, but this is before they really find their groove.
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
Radiohead
4/5
A great album - (do they even have a bad one?) Kid A is my bag, but this is close
Bob Dylan
3/5
Real important album in rock history, but It doesn't move the needle for me
Roni Size
3/5
New to my ears - pretty good dance music - hoppin' and totally approachable. Just may not do a second listen
Eric Clapton
4/5
Nice EC album. Moslty solo - great guitar work as always. Enjoyed
Keith Jarrett
4/5
Really great album. Surprised it is on this list that is loaded with such garbage filler. Give a listen - good background music at work or on a task, nd give yourself a dose of class.
Beyoncé
3/5
Wow - - she shows why she is Queen B
Arrested Development
4/5
This listen is one of those 1,001 gifts that I would never have listed to prior, and glad I did. It was a perfect tonic for a dreary Monday at work. Will come back again. Like "Tennessee" the best (maybe I heard that before,,,30+ years ago?)
The Cramps
4/5
So obvious where Stray Cats got some influence. Cool, 80's Rocakabilly!
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
1/5
Peter Tosh
4/5
Nice! Great tunes - want to toke up now. Too bad he is not here to enjoy the legality
Thundercat
3/5
surprisingly smooth R&B - non-offensive or abrassive.
John Cale
2/5
I do not know why to sit. Not bd, but nothing stands out as a good or bad song since I already forgot the vibe.
Pet Shop Boys
2/5
Fru-Fru fluff pop music. 'nuf said. You 'll either love it or hate it. Guess my choice
Dwight Yoakam
3/5
ok western fare
Donald Fagen
5/5
Well, this is one of the best Steely Dan solo albums the first that Donald Fagan did, and it is a classic. So similar but totally different from the work he did with Walter. A treat! Based upon his early years as a DJ and such in the early 60's, the songs offer a variety of musical styles. Hits you will know, and some hidden gems; like the samba-esque stylings in " The Good Bye Look" and "Walk Between the Raindrops". played this 100 times, will play another 100 more.
Thank me later
a-ha
2/5
I feel they deserve any talk of One Hit Wonder. 'Take Me On"... and then.... that's to. The remaining album is not as strong. 1 star for the hit and MTV video. of the hit, 1 more for their being an "iconic" band
The Style Council
3/5
surprise - had 1 hit but the rest pretty good
The Roots
2/5
ok - good rock vibe and music. Hard - for heavy rp aficionados
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
2/5
Circle Jerks
2/5
Good god! Now I remember why I never got into Punk back in the day.
Paul Simon
5/5
Ground breaking seminal album for Paul Simon. An Amazing album top to bottom. Could loose the silly pop songs = which keeps it out of the top 25 all time albums. Listened to it for years