1001 Albums Summary

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146
Albums Rated
3.76
Average Rating
13%
Complete
943 albums remaining

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1950
Favorite Decade
Blues
Favorite Genre
US
Top Origin
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52
5-Star Albums
7
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Ministry
5 2.7 +2.3
The Grand Tour
George Jones
5 2.79 +2.21
A Little Deeper
Ms. Dynamite
5 2.81 +2.19
Destroyer
KISS
5 2.84 +2.16
Colour By Numbers
Culture Club
5 2.84 +2.16
Picture Book
Simply Red
5 2.87 +2.13
Grievous Angel
Gram Parsons
5 2.87 +2.13
Truth And Soul
Fishbone
5 2.96 +2.04
A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
5 3.22 +1.78
Phrenology
The Roots
5 3.24 +1.76

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Want Two
Rufus Wainwright
1 2.83 -1.83
LP1
FKA twigs
1 2.81 -1.81
Roots
Sepultura
1 2.78 -1.78
Atomizer
Big Black
1 2.75 -1.75
OK
Talvin Singh
1 2.56 -1.56
The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
2 3.49 -1.49
Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
2 3.46 -1.46
Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
2 3.41 -1.41
Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
2 3.37 -1.37
Wonderful Rainbow
Lightning Bolt
1 2.31 -1.31

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Bruce Springsteen 3 4.67
The Rolling Stones 2 5
Johnny Cash 2 5
Bob Dylan 2 5
Beatles 2 5
Muddy Waters 2 5

5-Star Albums (52)

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Colour By Numbers by Culture Club

I didn't appreciate this album much when it was released, but I sure do now. Fantastic album that has said the test of time.

1-Star Albums (7)

All Ratings (146)

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Nov 03 2023

It starts out a little folky, but wraps up with much more crunch. Almost had a punk feel towards the end. Like always though, Niel Young always has a lot to say.

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Nov 04 2023

Absolutely forgettable album. It's not bad; it's just meh. All the tracks sounded relatively the same and blended together.

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Nov 07 2023

Classic album. Bruce takes you on a journey in this album of the times. Just great rock and roll.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Nov 08 2023

A couple good songs, but certainly not the best album by the group. Lindsey got a little experimental in quite a few tracks.

Destroyer by KISS
Nov 09 2023

Kiss isn't the most technical or sophisticated band, but they're entertaining AF! This is definitely one of their best products.

Blur by Blur
Nov 11 2023

Good album. I had no idea "Song 2" was by Blur or even on this album.

Young Americans by David Bowie
Nov 13 2023

Amazing album. The flow is amazing, and it bangs front to back.

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Nov 14 2023

It wasn't anything exciting, but it was good. I can see why it was critically acclaimed; the writing is good. It didn't blow me away, but I appreciated it.

Fly Or Die by N.E.R.D
Nov 15 2023

I had never heard of this before, but I enjoyed it. From what I learned, they learned to play the instruments do they could perform live. It was a fun listen so the way through with a good rock/rap vibe and some funk should in there.

Low-Life by New Order
Nov 16 2023

This is mid 80's pop, so it is synth heavy. I felt like I was watching a John Hughes movie. Being an '80s child, it is very nostalgic; therefore, good.

Slanted And Enchanted by Pavement
Nov 17 2023

It comes at you hard and smacks you on the head. It's along the same lines as a lot of albums that have popped up on this list recently: Post-punk, noise rock, alt-rock genre. I enjoy this genre and this was a decent album. I was reminded of Violent Femmes.

Purple Rain by Prince
Nov 18 2023

I can't say enough about this album, so I won't. It's amazing! If you haven't heard it, listen to it. If you don't own it, but it. I'm going to need more stars.

Close To You by Carpenters
Nov 19 2023

The Carpenters bringing that smooth early '70s adult contemporary sound. Not really my thing. Probably my least favorite genre of that time, but I recognize they were good at what they did. I'll give them an extra star just out of respect.

Picture Book by Simply Red
Nov 20 2023

5 Star album right here. I think it's their best work. I'm not the biggest fan of Simply Red, but this album is phenomenal!

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Nov 21 2023

Banger of a Stones album. The Blues/Rock vibes this sends out are some of the best. I normally listen to the Stones on a greatest hits album, so this was a welcome surprise.

LP1 by FKA twigs
Nov 22 2023

It was a rough one to get through. The follow up of Glass Animals put out into perspective and helped to understand it's place. Still, it wasn't particularly enjoyable.

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
Nov 23 2023

Phenomenal album. I love some good Jazz! The biggest problem is deciding to piss l purchase it on vinyl.

Made In Japan by Deep Purple
Nov 24 2023

Ok, so it's Deep Purple. I figure, if you're here, you know Deep Purple. Then you get about 47 minutes (give it take) and shit gets great. I have a new DP respect.

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Nov 25 2023

I love The Doors. Sadly the last album Jim recorded. It's good blues-rock and starts out with a heavy dose of Ray in organ.

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
Nov 26 2023

Proper '60's folk music. Nothing special but it wasn't offensive.

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Nov 27 2023

I enjoyed the more jazzy songs on this album much more than some of the "Joni Mitchell" ones earlier in the album.

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan
Nov 28 2023

This album is so good I might have to buy a back up in case I wear out my current one. Great front to back. Plus, it always comes back to Steely Dan.

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel
Nov 29 2023

I like Pete, but this album wasn't my favorite. I can hear the experimental things he's doing and appreciate it. There really only a few songs that I really enjoyed.

Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons
Nov 30 2023

I was surprised. I didn't expect this to be a country album. It was a great change of pace, and right in my wheelhouse. Very enjoyable!!

KE*A*H** (Psalm 69) by Ministry
Dec 01 2023

It's a great album that I have not listened to since the '90s. I forgot how much I enjoyed it.

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens
Dec 02 2023

Cat Stevens throws down some really good folk rock on this album. It sounds correct for the era, but the wings have stood the test of time. Iconic album.

Trafalgar by Bee Gees
Dec 03 2023

Not the Bee Gees of the Disco, Saturday Night Fever, days. This album lacked energy and was much more of a downer than I wanted.

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Dec 05 2023

Hendrix was amazing. This album rocks! It gets a little weird, but what do you expect? It's Hendrix, and it was the '60s. There were all kind of influential substances. That being said, Hendrix was one of the most amazing and ground breaking guitarists of his time, and it clearly shows on this album.

Colour By Numbers by Culture Club
Dec 06 2023

I didn't appreciate this album much when it was released, but I sure do now. Fantastic album that has said the test of time.

Truth And Soul by Fishbone
Dec 07 2023

This was a mix of Rock, Skah, Funk. Very eclectic, much like my musical taste. I listened to it twice.

Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt
Dec 08 2023

I pride myself in listening to the entire album in case there's a hidden gem. Nope, just more dog shit. I had to read about it too see if I was missing something. If it's one thing I've learned through this, Noise Rock is NOT my thing.

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Dec 09 2023

This was a nice Jazzy album to have playing while at work. The arrangement of the big band sounds and Jazz beats scratched that itch.

Dec 10 2023

I didn't really enjoy it. The album seemed to change midway through, and it was just not that great IMO. It'll get an extra star for not being Noise Rock.

Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney
Dec 11 2023

It sounded like it should be on Scott Pilgrim. Pretty good, but a whole album was a bit much at once.

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Dec 12 2023

Cyndi Lauper was an '80s icon. Her distinct voice and catchy fun beats really made her special, and she's still amazing, albeit differently. Great album!

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
Dec 13 2023

Good album by The Boss. It's Bruce being Bruce singing Bruce songs. It has solid rock vibes with Bruce's blue collar voice.

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Dec 14 2023

Boring AF! It sounded like when the paster sings the liturgy at a traditional Lutheran service. Not sure why this is on the 1001 album list. I really didn't need to hear it.

Dec 15 2023

Wonderful album with many songs for which I want familiar. I still enjoyed it. Turns out I'm a bigger fan of the band than I originally thought.

Document by R.E.M.
Dec 16 2023

Enjoyable album by REM. I can't believe it's from 1987 though. There are tracks on it that band and could be mistaken for modern alt rock songs.

Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
Dec 17 2023

Want expecting some Bollywood music.

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Dec 18 2023

Sounds like music from a man at the end of his career/life.

Bossanova by Pixies
Dec 19 2023

It was an enjoyable Pixies album. Just enough umph to power through midmorning at work.

Parallel Lines by Blondie
Dec 20 2023

Not my favorite Blondie album, but still good.

Central Reservation by Beth Orton
Dec 21 2023

Super Chill and the autoplay went into a 3+hr coffee shop Jazz mix.

Dec 24 2023

Right on par with early Alt Rock, and of course it's British. Nothing special, just a middle of the road.

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Dec 25 2023

I love The Stones. This has a fairly heavy Blues vibe to it, which is good.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
Dec 30 2023

It always comes back to Steely Dan. Not my favorite one of their, but it's still good. Who doesn't appreciate Steely Dan?

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
Dec 31 2023

It was good background music while working and the house.

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Jan 01 2024

A crowd pleaser when your looking to sing along with some old music.

American Idiot by Green Day
Jan 02 2024

Probably my favorite Green Day album. I ran many miles to this beech in the day.

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
Jan 03 2024

Nah. I'm wondering how some of these albums make it in the list. I know 1001 is a lot, but there are better.

Jan 04 2024

For me, one of their lesser known albums. It's solid Queen Rock and Roll. They are a very diverse band, and this album showcases that.

Jan 05 2024

Starts as some solid early EDM then transitions almost into some lo-fi. All in all better than some albums I've been hearing lately.

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Jan 06 2024

Solid album front to back. It's unoffensive and easy to listen to. I found myself tapping my feet more than once.

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Jan 07 2024

It finished better than it started.

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Jan 09 2024

Great album that speaks to the times in which it was created. Motown at lots finest.

25 by Adele
Jan 10 2024

Adele has an amazing voice. I just wish she wasn't complaining orion constant sorrow over a relationship.

Live At Leeds by The Who
Jan 11 2024

Really good album and well mixed for a live album. The Who isn't my favorite, but I enjoyed this.

Talk Talk Talk by The Psychedelic Furs
Jan 12 2024

Nothing really special. It seems indicative of early 80s English rock. I was left, meh.

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Jan 13 2024

Good album. I love Sultans os Swing, so that really helped.

Jan 14 2024

It started out not to bad. There were times where it was a little too much, but it's early Punk. What you gonna do?

The Poet by Bobby Womack
Jan 15 2024

Smooth album.

All Directions by The Temptations
Jan 16 2024

Great album... Classic Motown. It's just so good.

OK by Talvin Singh
Jan 17 2024

I was not a fan. It was pointed out to me that it sounds like a movie score. I would have to agree.

Jan 19 2024

I may have just been in the right headspace place to listen, but it was a great album. The song writing and lyrics were great.

Nevermind by Nirvana
Jan 20 2024

I jammed so much to this on the 90s. Bring on the Grunge era! I don't need to listen to again it too know it's good, but I will because it's THAT good.

Phrenology by The Roots
Jan 21 2024

The Roots are amazing. The Tonight Show has the best band ever.

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Jan 23 2024

Should Bruce. There's nothing surprising it apologetic about this album.

Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers
Jan 25 2024

This seems kinda all over the gambit in the Southern Rock spectrum. It's interesting.

Berlin by Lou Reed
Jan 26 2024

I couldn't get into it. I read it was a story of a drug addicted couple, and that made sense. It just wasn't for me.

Blunderbuss by Jack White
Jan 30 2024

Jack has all sorts of projects out there. He keeps rock alive.

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Feb 01 2024

Old Western show tunes mixed with some crooner flair?

The White Album by Beatles
Feb 02 2024

Don't have to listen to give it 5 stars, but I will.

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
Feb 03 2024

This is an awesome album. It'll be in my collection soonish.

Low by David Bowie
Feb 04 2024

Not really my favorite Bowie.

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Feb 05 2024

Long album of generic early '70's music.

Black Metal by Venom
Feb 07 2024

For what it was, it was good. I'm just not a fan of this genre.

Roots by Sepultura
Feb 14 2024

Not my jam. It's probably great for those who enjoy this genre.

Hypnotised by The Undertones
Feb 15 2024

Solid 4

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer
Feb 16 2024

I wasn't upset when it was done. Reminded me of Jimi Hendrix, but not as good

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Feb 23 2024

Classic...

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Feb 24 2024

I've been looking for this vinyl.

Be by Common
Feb 27 2024
Entertainment by Gang Of Four
Mar 07 2024

I enjoyed it more that I thought I would.

Kollaps by Einstürzende Neubauten
Mar 14 2024

Nope

Horses by Patti Smith
Mar 31 2024
Dirt by Alice In Chains
Apr 01 2024
B-52's by The B-52's
Apr 04 2024

Enthusiast

36% of albums received 5 stars.

Other

Album origins are grouped into three buckets: US, UK, and everything else. “Other” means the artists you rate highest are from outside the US and UK.