1001 Albums Summary

A classic. So many great hits that capture a moment in time but are also timeless. It’s relevant, intelligent and whimsical. Defined who OutKast was and who they will always be.

There's much to be said about this album. But its best to leave it up to listening.

How did I never hear of this band? I feel like a poser! They are good and hearing what they did in 1977 is definitely an indication that they were early influencers on in the punk/emo scene. That being said, I only mildly enjoyed it and likely would not listen to the album again.

Jam band for the psych rock era. At times slow and dreary, but at others bizarre and esoteric. You hear echos of the style in more well known acts like The Rolling Stones, The Doors and Cream. Perhaps Beefheart was just a little more out there without the usual hooks those other acts were so good at melding with the quirky guitars and early synth sounds. This might be why the recognition for the layered intricacies did not come immediately (or ever).

Chilling and haunting especially in today's world where everything has been politicized and made controversial through media bubbles. We need more moody rock like this.

Ah Morrissey. You moody dude with many a broken-hearted croon. Of course this album is one of the best from the Smiths and shows just how sappy and sad basic bands can get.

Ok, I can make it through Debut and even some of Vespertine but this is almost unenjoyable. I support Bjork and her artistic integrity, but this just shows how far you can go with the vocally driven, casual choral, rhythmically challenging sub-genre of electro-oddness.

Jam band for millennials. I can dig some of the riffs and trippy grooves. Slower songs give me the "dark side of the moon" kind of feels. Overall its a solid band I've never heard much from until not.

Run of the mill synth-pop but not in an annoying way. Easy listening to work or drive to.

Its a bit controversial but I'm gonna say this is one of the best albums of that decade. The production value alone is amazing. It spans genres and emotions. Joni Mitchell was on 🔥

After listening to it again, realizing that while its good its not very inventive or exciting, one of the things the Beatles did so well but John could not carry on his own.

Fun, toe-tapping new wave rock. Not boring nor overwhelming. I can dig it.

One of the heroes of electronic music, grooving melodies, funky toe-tapping rhythms, and timely vocal interludes.

So raw and perfect.

Chill and energetic all at once. Captures the moment in time but also timeless.

Where did these dudes come from? Obviously of a different ilk. They set a style that was quirky, playful, complex and unique. Cant, wont and dont stop.

What more can be said. One of the best rap albums of all time. Amazing.

Its good and interesting in that staring at modern art kind of way. I wouldnt listen to it on repeat. Once is good enough.

Guitars are rad but vocals are neither captivating or insightful. Shitty David Bowie.

Its got the hits and captures that era perfectly. That being said I dont think I could listen to the whole album from beginning to end.

I have begun to be a big fan of Orbital for the innovation and mass appeal. This album does not disappoint.

Heard many of these songs but never listened to the album. Its easy listening, and very much like a pretzel cart - enjoyable, satisfying but also for the most part fairly forgettable. The hits are stuckee ear worms which will live on for ages but most of the other tracks kind of just operate as bookends to that.

Innovative and awesome for its day. Easy listen, can not complain. Leaves me wanting more.

High energy from the first note! Dance party.

Great album, horrible man. But hey can you rate someone based on their past work while forgiving their transgressions? Probably not. It hurts having to listen to magical songs knowing the man behind it was going to break down.

Just ok. Not spectacular. At times, too moody and annoying. To be honest the band has never really struck me as anything more than ordinary. Milk toast.

Cool but not really.

Not being a huge Kings of Leon fan, I can appreciate the unsung gems of the album. Moody and ambient at times, it generates strong QOTSS vibes with the Eddie Vedder-ish vocals and angst. Mostly unoriginal it does pull you in unexpectedly. The subtle harmony created by distortion and light synths creates a great vibe throughout.

Easy to listen to. Not exciting but also not annoying.

Early punk hits to shake your rump to. You can clearly see where they are inspired by and have inspired other punk, alt rock, and post punk groups. Its interesting for a few minutes but gets a bit repetitive in the end. Still an easy listen if your just jamming along on some work or looking for a mid-afternoon pick me up on a commute home.