1001 Albums Summary

I was 10 when this came out and my parents refused to let me listen to it, understandably. Classic West Coast gangsta rap. Unapologetic. Hard to listen to at times due to the blatant misogyny, but I can appreciate the lyricism and clever flow. Snoop’s mission was to rap about surviving on the streets and bring it to the masses.

Kind of surprising that a group with such anti-establishment, anti-police brutality, anti-systemic racism messages was signed with Sony. Still powerful and just as impactful, if not more so, than when it was released. A rallying cry to take the power back. Musically and lyrically insightful.

Raucous, noisy. Borrowing from folk, soul, post-punk, classic rock. Voices are not professionally trained but used as a tool to evoke emotions. Their aesthetic was also widely imitated. I loved the song “dead leaves and the dirty ground.”

Nostalgic, pleasant, but blurs together. Lots of comparisons to Dylan/Henley. I know they’re an indie fave but I don’t get the hype. Good background music, and I like “I Don’t Live Here Anymore” which receives heavy college radio play, but that’s about it.

Classic American rock, all songs you have heard before, the soundtrack of your life, yet actually so good when you deeply listen. Easy to see why this has stood the test of time. Not something I’d seek out to listen to, but I do enjoy it.

Dreamy, soulful, angelic voice. Would listen to again.