1001 Albums Summary

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717
Albums Rated
3.14
Average Rating
66%
Complete
372 albums remaining

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2010
Favorite Decade
Electronica
Favorite Genre
UK
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60
5-Star Albums
13
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
5 2.75 +2.25
Lazer Guided Melodies
Spiritualized
5 2.92 +2.08
Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
5 2.92 +2.08
Spiderland
Slint
5 2.97 +2.03
Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
Bill Callahan
5 3.02 +1.98
Emperor Tomato Ketchup
Stereolab
5 3.03 +1.97
Bandwagonesque
Teenage Fanclub
5 3.07 +1.93
The Bones Of What You Believe
CHVRCHES
5 3.16 +1.84
Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
5 3.19 +1.81
Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
5 3.21 +1.79

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
1 3.29 -2.29
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
2 3.94 -1.94
Infected
The The
1 2.93 -1.93
Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
1 2.92 -1.92
Ten
Pearl Jam
2 3.91 -1.91
American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
2 3.87 -1.87
Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
2 3.86 -1.86
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
2 3.81 -1.81
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
2 3.8 -1.8
Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
2 3.76 -1.76

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Radiohead 4 4.5
Talking Heads 3 4.67
Pink Floyd 2 5
A Tribe Called Quest 2 5
Arcade Fire 2 5
The Smashing Pumpkins 2 5
My Bloody Valentine 2 5
Nirvana 3 4.33

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
The Rolling Stones 5 2
Barry Adamson 2 1.5
Bob Dylan 6 2.17
Tom Waits 3 2
Elvis Costello & The Attractions 3 2

5-Star Albums (60)

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Popular Reviews

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk

I can’t pretend like I have the understanding of music theory or vocabulary to appropriately appreciate jazz, nor is it ever a genre that I go out of my way to listen to. And yet every time I make time to listen to a jazz classic, I wonder why I don’t seek it out more often. Obviously the piano composition is at the forefront here, but I really love the variety of drum techniques used. Favorite song was the title track.

4-Star Albums (167)

1-Star Albums (13)

All Ratings (717)

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Oct 23 2023

Groovy, lots of lovin’ to be had

Smash by The Offspring
Oct 24 2023

I hate this guy’s voice. A couple catchy hooks but very unremarkable

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
Oct 26 2023

I can’t pretend like I have the understanding of music theory or vocabulary to appropriately appreciate jazz, nor is it ever a genre that I go out of my way to listen to. And yet every time I make time to listen to a jazz classic, I wonder why I don’t seek it out more often. Obviously the piano composition is at the forefront here, but I really love the variety of drum techniques used. Favorite song was the title track.

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Oct 27 2023

You can see the foundation of rock music here, but every song was roughly the same so I don’t see myself revisiting this at all

Oct 30 2023

Just makes we want to dance. Masterclass in writing smooth song transitions and just goofing out while jamming

Live At Leeds by The Who
Nov 01 2023

I hate live albums unless I really like the band. Drumming was fantastic though.

Very by Pet Shop Boys
Nov 02 2023

Sparkly

Calenture by The Triffids
Nov 03 2023

Some really interesting songwriting, very much enjoyed this

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand
Nov 06 2023

One of the better garage rock revival bands of this era

The Predator by Ice Cube
Nov 07 2023

Incredible production. Some beats remind me of Daft Punk/disco inspired stuff.

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Nov 10 2023

Reminded me of Katamari’s OST. Great production and vocals

Different Class by Pulp
Nov 13 2023

Creative songwriting, worth a few more listens

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Nov 14 2023

Not the most dynamic band. Most songs sound exactly the same. Still some good nostalgia from this record though.

Nov 17 2023

I can’t remember the first time I heard Sir Elton John, but even at a young age I danced my ass off and sang along to everything.

Nov 20 2023

Almost deserves a 5 for Hey Ya!/Roses being back to back, but a little too long for frequent listening for me

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Nov 21 2023

Nothing too offensive or outstanding

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
Nov 23 2023

Like falling in love in a dream and waking up with a smile still on your face. Still have no fucking idea what they’re saying though.

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
Nov 24 2023

Weird fusion of funk, soul, and jam band stuff. I didn’t mind it until the last track which was ridiculous

Nov 27 2023

One of the most important albums in terms of how my taste in music has been shaped through childhood. I have incredible memories hearing “Time” for the first time waiting in line for the Corkscrew at Cedar Point and synchronizing this album with The Wizard of Oz with my family. I’m still blown away by the production quality for 1973 and it’s single-handedly helped me fall in love with psych rock as a genre.

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Nov 28 2023

Dark, gothic, and moody. Strange pace and transitions, but enjoyed it overall.

Chris by Christine and the Queens
Nov 29 2023

Doesn’t Matter was fantastic. Great pop songwriting even if it all blurs together a bit

Dear Science by TV On The Radio
Nov 30 2023

Excellent experimentation - I’ve never given this band a proper chance and am glad that I did

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett
Dec 01 2023

Not sure what to make of this. I can see this album being important to tell the Pink Floyd story but it’s definitely not my thing

25 by Adele
Dec 06 2023

Great songwriting, incredible vocals

Dust by Screaming Trees
Dec 08 2023

Started strong, ended as boring dad rock

1999 by Prince
Dec 11 2023

Had a hard time evaluating this one. Some incredible creativity for its time but I’ve just never clicked with Prince in general

Van Halen by Van Halen
Dec 12 2023

Can’t call myself a guitarist and not pay some respect to this album

Fifth Dimension by The Byrds
Dec 13 2023

Pretty nice listen. You can see the early rumblings of psych rock here

What's That Noise? by Coldcut
Dec 14 2023

Very bizarre but fun album. Reminds me of the electronic music my friends and I would make in middle school

Future Days by Can
Dec 15 2023

I’ve had this band on my radar for a long time. As a fan of experimental/psych rock, I really enjoyed the songwriting here

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Dec 18 2023

Not my favorite singer, but you can’t deny this is filled from front to back with some of the biggest hits of all time

Harvest by Neil Young
Dec 20 2023

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Good diversity of songwriting and instrumentation

Odelay by Beck
Dec 21 2023

Beck was one of the first artists I can remember cramming my mp3 player full of. I could only store around 100 songs, but had a handful of tracks from Odelay. Something about the blend of goofy humorous lyrics and non-sequitur noises on top of incredibly catchy hooks led me straight down the path of wanting to discover more music like his.

Killing Joke by Killing Joke
Dec 22 2023

Good mix of new wave, darker gothic style stuff, and metal. Really fun listen

Queens of the Stone Age by Queens Of The Stone Age
Dec 25 2023

Excellent riffs - pretty straightforward but fun listen

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Dec 27 2023

Fun and explorative. Still not my thing but excited to give more Bowie a try

Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp
Dec 28 2023

Slow, dark, moody and traces of trip hop woven in. Not enough to really keep my attention but Utopia was a great song

Dummy by Portishead
Jan 02 2024

Dark, mesmerizing, and hauntingly beautiful. I’ve heard bits and pieces of their music on trip hop playlists but was blown away by the quality of production and editing on this album.

The La's by The La's
Jan 05 2024

Generic dad rock

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Jan 08 2024

Some fun grooves, but nothing too memorable for me

Aja by Steely Dan
Jan 09 2024

Loved this a lot more than I thought I would. Fun jams

Jan 10 2024

A spoken word rap opera with a train wreck of background beats and samples just honestly ruined my day

Moss Side Story by Barry Adamson
Jan 12 2024

This made way more sense when I read the context on Wikipedia that it was a soundtrack for a film that doesn’t exist. I hope this film never gets made.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Jan 17 2024
Brothers by The Black Keys
Jan 19 2024
Tommy by The Who
Jan 22 2024

Ugh

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Jan 23 2024

Obviously a master class on the guitar side, but the drumming and production magic really captivated me this time, too.

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Jan 29 2024

I recognize this score is heavily influenced by nostalgia, but this album changed my life when it came out in middle school. “Smile Like You Mean It” was the most played song on my first iPod. The dense production, glamorous shimmery guitar tones, and sprinkles of synthesizers were exactly what I needed in 2004 and still brings me a lot of happiness twenty years later.

Jan 31 2024

A hypnotic and stunning synthpop jaunt from start to finish. I listened to this album on repeat for months when it first came out and was so happy to revisit it today and have it hold up. I also love seeing how much fun Chvrches have touring and engaging with their fans - it’s a refreshingly positive approach.

B-52's by The B-52's
Feb 01 2024

Dance This Mess around is an incredible track

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Feb 02 2024
Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Feb 06 2024
GI by Germs
Feb 09 2024
Feb 13 2024

First half is better than the second half, but Electric Feel into Kids is one of my favorite one-two punches ever

Kid A by Radiohead
Feb 27 2024

It’s difficult to put into words how important Kid A has been to me. I remember driving home from a friend’s lakehouse in high school with this album setting the serene, dark, dramatic atmosphere that the drive provided to me. Every subsequent listen has evoked memories of that peaceful solitude and a stark reminder that music is fundamental to who I am as a person.

Stripped by Christina Aguilera
Mar 01 2024
Infected by The The
Mar 07 2024

Contrived and just annoying to listen to

Suede by Suede
Mar 13 2024
Guero by Beck
Mar 14 2024
Space Ritual by Hawkwind
Mar 22 2024

An uninspired funeral dirge for jam band enthusiasts

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Mar 25 2024
Document by R.E.M.
Apr 02 2024

Cannot stand their vocals

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Apr 04 2024
Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Apr 08 2024
Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Apr 16 2024
Funeral by Arcade Fire
Apr 18 2024
Frank by Amy Winehouse
Apr 29 2024
Spiderland by Slint
May 02 2024

I liked wandering off at my great-grandparents’ farm into the woods. There was an old tire swing a few miles in that felt close enough to the farmhouse to be cozy and familiar, yet far enough away and deep enough into the woods to be eerie and unnerving. This album takes that conflicting, whispery feeling, distills it down, and serves it to you in a paper cup. The production is juvenile and gritty in just the perfect way.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
May 31 2024
Arular by M.I.A.
Jun 06 2024
Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Jun 12 2024
Devil Without A Cause by Kid Rock
Jun 13 2024

An absolutely vile pile of garbage. I’m embarrassed to share a home state with this man. Fairly sure I upchucked a boogie after having to listen to this

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Jun 19 2024
War by U2
Jun 24 2024
xx by The xx
Jun 25 2024
Green by R.E.M.
Jul 10 2024
Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Jul 16 2024
21 by Adele
Jul 22 2024
S&M by Metallica
Jul 26 2024

A calamitous and obnoxious waste of my time. I don’t care if this helped pioneer industrial music and certainly am no stranger to enjoying more experimental music, but no one should have to endure this

Cross by Justice
Aug 07 2024
Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Aug 30 2024
2112 by Rush
Sep 09 2024
Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Sep 10 2024
Pearl by Janis Joplin
Oct 15 2024
Play by Moby
Oct 29 2024
Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Nov 04 2024
Blue by Joni Mitchell
Nov 05 2024
Odessa by Bee Gees
Nov 08 2024
Berlin by Lou Reed
Nov 21 2024
Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
Dec 26 2024
Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Jan 23 2025
Kollaps by Einstürzende Neubauten
Feb 14 2025
Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Feb 24 2025
Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Feb 26 2025
Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Mar 06 2025
Cut by The Slits
Mar 07 2025
Tidal by Fiona Apple
Mar 11 2025
Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Mar 19 2025
Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Mar 20 2025
Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Mar 28 2025
Ten by Pearl Jam
Apr 22 2025
Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Apr 28 2025
Third by Portishead
Apr 30 2025
Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
May 12 2025
Be by Common
May 15 2025
Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
May 16 2025
Pump by Aerosmith
May 19 2025
D by White Denim
Jun 04 2025
The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Jun 06 2025
Music by Madonna
Jun 11 2025
Smile by Brian Wilson
Jun 13 2025
Murmur by R.E.M.
Jun 27 2025
Ctrl by SZA
Jun 30 2025
Scott 4 by Scott Walker
Jul 02 2025
Want One by Rufus Wainwright
Jul 23 2025
Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jul 30 2025
Debut by Björk
Aug 08 2025
Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Aug 15 2025
Survivor by Destiny's Child
Aug 29 2025
Kenza by Khaled
Sep 11 2025
Roots by Sepultura
Sep 12 2025
Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Sep 17 2025
1989 by Taylor Swift
Oct 02 2025
Heroes by David Bowie
Oct 14 2025
Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Oct 20 2025
Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Nov 25 2025
Tical by Method Man
Dec 02 2025
Sister by Sonic Youth
Jan 06 2026
1984 by Van Halen
Feb 16 2026
Dirty by Sonic Youth
Feb 23 2026
Bad by Michael Jackson
Feb 26 2026
Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Mar 02 2026
Low by David Bowie
Mar 04 2026
Movies by Holger Czukay
Apr 06 2026
Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Apr 07 2026
Mott by Mott The Hoople
Apr 10 2026
Dry by PJ Harvey
Apr 23 2026
Zombie by Fela Kuti
May 11 2026
Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
May 18 2026
Blur by Blur
May 28 2026
Dare! by The Human League
May 29 2026
Nixon by Lambchop
Jun 11 2026
Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Jun 17 2026
Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Jul 24 2026

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