1001 Albums Summary

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84
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3.02
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8%
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2010
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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
5 3.45 +1.55
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
5 3.64 +1.36
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
5 3.78 +1.22
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
5 3.8 +1.2

You Love Less Than Most

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The Score
Fugees
2 3.69 -1.69
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
2 3.63 -1.63
At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
2 3.53 -1.53
The World is a Ghetto
War
2 3.35 -1.35
Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
2 3.34 -1.34
Emergency On Planet Earth
Jamiroquai
2 3.26 -1.26
The Healer
John Lee Hooker
2 3.17 -1.17
Truth
Jeff Beck
2 3.15 -1.15
Under Construction
Missy Elliott
2 3.14 -1.14
Roger the Engineer
The Yardbirds
2 3.1 -1.1

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Dance Mania by Tito Puente

This and Atomic Basie in the same year, what a time to be alive Best Song: El Cayuco Worst Song: N/A

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles

Great Listen Watching the sandlot as a wee boy and listening to Ray Charles sing America the Beautiful is imprinted on my brain Best Song: Am I Blue Worst Song: N/A Best Lyric: "Was I gay?"

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters

Dat water do be muddy do Best Song's: I've Got My Mojo Working & Got My Mojo Working - Pt. 2 Worst Song: Everything else was meh

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All Ratings (84)

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder
Dec 11 2023

Difficult to gauge how influential it was at the time but still holds up well

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
Dec 12 2023

More bland then I was going for but it was listenable enough

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Dec 13 2023

I love this album, I initially had 5/18 songs saved for a few years now but after relistening I now have 9/18 songs saved. Every song has its place in the album and nothing is truly bad while the good songs are great. One of my favorite albums from the 2010s with neon valley street being one of my favorite songs of the 10s.

Truth by Jeff Beck
Dec 14 2023

Un 🐻ably ⚪️ Best song: Becks Bolero Worst song: 🔵 deluxe

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Dec 18 2023

This album actually leaked early a couple of days before the release date, I stayed home from school to listen to it. I can still remember laying on my bed in the dark, staring at the ceiling and hearing the first song on this album fade in and feeling like I was listening to something meaningful. This album taught me more about life then any class could on that Friday Best song: all of them Worst song: none of them PS: this is the greatest album I’ve ever heard

Bad by Michael Jackson
Dec 20 2023

The only man talented enough to turn the word bad into a good thing Best song: Smooth Criminal Worst song: Speed Demon

Dec 21 2023

The great songs are classics, there is some filler though Many men remains one of the hardest songs of all time Best song: 2️⃣1️⃣❓ Worst song: Poor lil rich P.S: G-UNIT!!!

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Dec 22 2023

One of the bests at his best Best song: Don’t 🛑 till you get enough Worst song: N/A

Dec 25 2023

Contains some the least sexy sex songs I’ve ever heard Best Song: Momma said 🥊 you out Worst song: 6️⃣ minutes of 🅿️

Dec 27 2023

Not as boring as I thought it would be. Despite feeling dated, the rhymes are bearable and beats are catchy enough, I also love the switch up on Body Count🤘 Best song: Body Count 🎸 Worst song: MVPs, while it’s a kind shoutout track, the echo effect is really annoying (annoying annoying annoying annoying) PS: this album is surprisingly progressive, especially for the 90s ex1: “I saw a brother kill another cause he said he was gay but that’s the way it is. it been that way for years and when the body hit the ground I heard a couple of cheers it kinda hurt me inside…” ex2: “She wanna be lez he wanna be gay well that’s your business…”

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Dec 28 2023

Easy listen, though I found some of the songs to somewhat blend together. Wish the band took a larger role in her songs as she sounded great with them supporting her. Best song: Love Is Here To Stay Worst Song: N/A

Be by Common
Dec 29 2023

Cohesive and concise, was a pleasure to listen to while trying on jackets Best song: the food Worst song: N/A, one of the albums strengths is how every song has its purpose

Jan 01 2024

"Cool on food for thought but for you I'm a starver." Lots of great lyrics and interesting ideas, I love Kick Push 1/2 🛹 as a way of framing life situations through skateboarding. Very solid album all the way through Best Song: He say she say Worst Song: N/A

Mothership Connection by Parliament
Jan 02 2024

Funky, crazy to think this album is almost 50 years old. This sounds like a 70s version of some of the songs off Awaken, My Love! Favorite song: Give Up The Funk Worst song: N/A

Club Classics Vol. One by Soul II Soul
Jan 03 2024

This album's biggest sin was being boring, I'm sure it was influential at the time but now it kind of puts me to sleep. Best song: Jazzie's Groove - Piano Version Worst song: I like back to life but by the 3rd time i was dreading it

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Jan 04 2024

Crazy to think Marvin Gay single handedly invented sex in 1973 by dropping this, unironically bangin album 🔥 Intro is iconic, love the beanie cover where it looks like he's holding a massive invisible rock Let's get it on is much more interesting and intricate then the memes would have you believe. Best Song: All of them Worst Song: None of them If I should die tonight sax player / 5

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Jan 05 2024

Very Grandiose, no bad songs but nothing grabbed me. Best song: (Beginning of) You ain't the problem worst song: N/A

Water From An Ancient Well by Abdullah Ibrahim
Jan 08 2024

Easy going instrumental music, can't hate it and it grew on me as I listened. 3.5 If I could Best Song: The Mountain Worst Song: Sameeda

Jeff Beck 2 Electric Boogaloo: slighty more 🧸able ⬜️ ness Rod Stewart isn't too bad tbh and debris really is a sick song Best Song: Debris Worst Song: That's all you need

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Jan 10 2024

Best Song: It's Nasty Worst Song: You Are (God pls don't hate me thx🧎‍♂️) Lyrics so bad and corny that they're good: - "We'd like to send this one out all the way out to Stevie Wonder (Yeah, Stevie) After all, he's the greatest 🥹🥹🥹" - "IF YOU LOVE YOUR MOTHER JUMP, JUMP, JUMP, JUMP" - "Broken glass everywhere People pissing on the stage you know they just don't care" - "Neon King Kong standing on my back Can't stop to turn around, broke my sacroiliac" PS: These guys are some real Stevie Wonder simps but can you really blame them 🤷

Palo Congo by Sabu
Jan 11 2024

Rhapsodia Del Maravilloso is just El Manicero but I love that song so it's ok. I'm sure this album was influential, but I can't help but feel like there would be better representatives of rumba cubana out there. Best Song: Rhapsodia Del Maravilloso Worst Song:N/A

Jan 12 2024

Wutang clan ain’t nuthin to fuck with Best song: Wutang clan ain’t nothing to fuck with Worst song: N/A

In The Wee Small Hours by Frank Sinatra
Jan 15 2024

Sinatra is great but I don’t think this specific album is for me Best song: dancing on the ceiling Worst song: N/A

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Jan 16 2024

"Father, father. We don't need to escalate. You see, war is not the answer for only love can conquer hate." What's Going On is the best Marvin Gaye song and generally one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard, both lyrically and sonically.  Best Song: What's Going On Worst Song: N/A PS: Mercy Mercy Me is also fantastic song

Jan 17 2024

The best horror core album, if it was just the first 9 songs it would be 5/5 The last half of the album Is unfortunately not nearly as good Best song: Stan Worst song: Ken Kaniff (LMAO)

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith
Jan 18 2024

I wanted to like this album more then I did unfortunately because I love the cover and the title. The songs kind of blended all together in a blandish way. Best Song: On the Sunny Side Of The Street Worst Song: N/A PS: Funky Broadway by Jimmy Smith slaps fr

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Jan 19 2024

Great Listen Watching the sandlot as a wee boy and listening to Ray Charles sing America the Beautiful is imprinted on my brain Best Song: Am I Blue Worst Song: N/A Best Lyric: "Was I gay?"

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Jan 22 2024

RIP to a Tragic, Toxic queen fr fr Best Song: Cherry Worst Song: No bad songs PS: GET HELP YOURSELF ON SPOTIFY PLS, FIGURE IT OUT @UNIVERSAL ISLAND RECORDS Best Lyric: "Take your time and slowly... but quickly, get out"

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Jan 23 2024

Pt I Ends beautifully and triumphantly. Pt. II A should have been Pt. imo, it gives me more of an intro / waking up feel then Pt. I This entire album is a journey Best Song: Pt. II A Worst Song: N/A

Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis
Jan 24 2024

Ayo this funky Best song: inspiration information Worst song: N/A This album goes on a little too long, not a top 1001 album imo, more like a top 3000 album

Let's Stay Together by Al Green
Jan 25 2024

A lot of the songs are almost interesting (so you’re leaving, I’ve never found a girl) but not quite Best songs: let’s stay together, how can you mend a broken heart Worst song: La-La for you

Jan 26 2024

Starts off really slow and I don’t feel like the concept was explored as much as it could have been (the minimalism is likely intentional), would have to listen more closely to be sure though. It ends pleasantly enough Best song: Bow (we meet again Michael!) Worst song: N/A

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Jan 29 2024

Dat water do be muddy do Best Song's: I've Got My Mojo Working & Got My Mojo Working - Pt. 2 Worst Song: Everything else was meh

Third by Soft Machine
Jan 30 2024

decent but it can be a difficult listen at times, not because of the complexity of its ideas but because it sometimes fixates on sounds that don't resonate, at least not with me (I'm sure this would be great to see live though) Best Song: Out-Bloody-Rageous (which is the least popular funnily enough) Worst Song: Facelift

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Jan 31 2024

Wow I can't believe they made a song about me all the way back in 1979 Best Song: He's the greatest dancer Worst Song: N/A A true 3.5 star album

The Poet by Bobby Womack
Feb 01 2024

I was too harsh initially, not bad tbh Best song: Secrets Worst song: N/A

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan
Feb 02 2024

Sarah Vaughan provides a memorable and charming live experience. Best Song: September in The Rain Worst Song: N/A

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Feb 05 2024

Take Five takes Four Best Song: Strange Meadow Lark Worst Song: N/A

GREY Area by Little Simz
Feb 06 2024

I can hear the technical ability but this album isn’t for me, I’m optimistic about her other albums though Best song: Selfish Worst song: N/A

Aja by Steely Dan
Feb 07 2024

Steely Daniel coming through with an extremely solid album. Thank you Steely Daniel, very cool! Best Song: Home at last Worst Song: N/A

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Feb 08 2024

Not a rap rock guy unless we're talking Lincoln Park. We're sampling pulp fiction tho so thats cool? Best Song: The Grave and the Constant Worst Song: King of New York

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Feb 09 2024

Stan Getz + Brazilian Music should always be awesome but I enjoy Getz / Gilberto significantly more Best song: Desafinado Worst song: N/A

Supa Dupa Fly by Missy Elliott
Feb 12 2024

Cool to see Missy Elliot's debut get support from lots of major artists. Overall, the album was decent, not for me though.

A Love Supreme by John Coltrane
Feb 13 2024

A Love Supreme, A Love Supreme, A Love Supreme Best Song: A Love Supreme Worst Song: A Love Supreme PS: A Love Supreme PSPS: Walking around in New York to this album was a great experience, would recommend

Feb 14 2024

A fun and romantic, I'm glad I waited until Valentines day to give this a listen. Best Song: Medley: It's All Right / For Sentimental Reasons Worst Song: N/A

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Feb 15 2024

While I acknowledge the cultural significance of It's tricky and Walk this way, I think the rest of the album ages fairly poorly (other than You be Illin). Best Song: It's Tricky Worst Song: Dumb Girl Best Lyric: "It's McDaniels, not McDonald's. These rhymes are Darryl's, the burgers are (Ronald's)"

BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé
Feb 16 2024

Never been a Beyonce fan so I enjoyed this album as much as a I expected it to. YMMV Best Song: Drunken In Love Remix Worst Song: No Angel (Becuase-You're-No-An-Gel-Ei-Ther-Baby x1000)

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
Feb 19 2024

A quintessential summer album of the 2010's, feels like sun on my skin at the park Best Song: Sweet Life Worst Song: N/A

Fishscale by Ghostface Killah
Feb 20 2024

Maybe it's the NYC Buff but this I'm really vibing with this album Best Song: The Champ Worst Song: N/A

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Feb 21 2024

A very solid Sinatra Album Best Song: I've Got You Under My Skin Worst Song: N/A

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
Feb 22 2024

Bongo boys we up again, Apache's influence (specifically the drums) is everwhere Best Song: Apache Worst Song: N/A

Diamond Life by Sade
Feb 23 2024

Great album, cohesive and sweet, Sade is a star with a unique voice. Best Song: When am I going to make a living Worst Song: N/A

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla
Feb 26 2024

One of the Tango Goats releases an album that is interesting enough to entertain a non tango aficionado

Feb 27 2024

Was expecting more, all of the songs blended together Best song: Nag Champa Worst song: Pops Rap III…..All My Children

The Healer by John Lee Hooker
Feb 28 2024

Not sure why I avoided this album like the plague, it’s not bad Best song: The one with Santana in it Worst song: N/A

C'est Chic by CHIC
Feb 29 2024

Easy listen. Even though all the songs sound the same, the formula behind that sound is great. Best Song: Chic Cheer Worst Song: N/A

Done By The Forces Of Nature by Jungle Brothers
Mar 01 2024

Old but not as boring and dated as I initially thought Best Song: Good Newz Comin' Worst Song: Belly Dancin Dina' PS: They love their 's

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Mar 04 2024

This album is special off of 2 songs alone, the rest of it doesn't excite me as much but Stevie is too talented to create anything bad. Best Song: You & I, Superstition Worst Song: N/A

Tical by Method Man
Mar 05 2024

M E T H O D MAN Best Song: Stimulation Worst Song: N/A

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
Mar 06 2024

Beautifully defiant and rebellious, Public Enemy doubles down on its political themes, unfortunately the production fails evolve enough to interest me for more then a single listen. Best Song: Incident at 66.6 FM, Fight The Power Worst Song: N/A

All Hail the Queen by Queen Latifah
Mar 07 2024

Didn't know she rapped Best Song: The other parts of Mama gave birth to the children of soul Worst Song: the weird alien child voice in Mama gave birth to the children of soul

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Mar 08 2024

Surely this is the final Jeff Beck Album... surely Best Song: Over, Under, Sideways, Down Worst Song: N/A

Mar 11 2024

Wish I liked this album more, I know I like some Jamiroquai songs Best Song: Revolution 1993 Worst Song: N/A

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan
Mar 12 2024

So many horny albums, sexual transmutation is probably real tbh Best Song: Bodies - Intro Worst Song: Ari's Tale

Sex Packets by Digital Underground
Mar 14 2024

The least sexy sex album, If I put this on during boning I'd get slapped and would have deserved it. That being said, It never takes itself to seriously and I am impressed that they could make a 60+ minute album off of a fake drug The lyrics are also pretty amusing sometimes. Best Song: The Humpty Dance Worst Song: N/A

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday
Mar 15 2024

Her voice isn't what I expected it to be but the songs are still nice to listen to Best Song: Violets for your furs Worst Song: N/A

Dance Mania by Tito Puente
Mar 18 2024

This and Atomic Basie in the same year, what a time to be alive Best Song: El Cayuco Worst Song: N/A

Mar 19 2024

Irresistibly charming, an album that is still being sampled today. In the words of Ye: "I've been uninspired since Lauryn Hill retired" Best Song: Doo Wop (That Thing) Worst Song: N/A

Rapture by Anita Baker
Mar 20 2024

I've known about the legend of Anita Baker ever sense a kind old ladies eye lit up when she was mentioned in one of my college music classes: "Sweet Anita!" she replied back. She was right, idk what took me so long. Rapture is short and sweet Anita Baker Best Song: Caught Up in the Rapture Worst Song: N/A

Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Mar 21 2024

Too interesting to be boring, too bad to be good. A strenuous endeavor that offends most who decide to partake in it. This album is an abyss that makes you question your understanding of ... well anything and everything. Best Song: None of them Worst Song: All of them PS: FAST AND BULBOUS!

The Score by Fugees
Mar 22 2024

While I acknowledge the talent, I didn't enjoy this album as much as I anticipated I would. I didn't find that the non-lauryn hill members added much. Best Song: Killing Me Softly With His Song Worst Song: N/A

Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club
Mar 25 2024

Is Genius of Love just It's Nasty for white people? Best Song: Genius of Love Worst Song: N/A

Boy In Da Corner by Dizzee Rascal
Mar 26 2024

Jezebel is Panini for Millennials Best Song: Brand New Day Worst Song: Wot U On?, Live O

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino
Mar 27 2024

Fat King fr fr Best Song: N/A they all kinda sound the same Worst Song: N/A

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Mar 28 2024

Nice listen, good cover, they all kinda blend together but there are standouts Best Song: Walk between raindrops Worst Song: N/A

Mar 29 2024

While the fans wanted low rider, War is good for somethings. Best Song: N/A Worst Song: N/A

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Apr 01 2024

Ill but not as ill as license to ill or Paul's Boutique best song: Probably sabotage but I've heard it too much to appreciate it. worst song: Eugene's Lament

Under Construction by Missy Elliott
Apr 02 2024

One time I was on at a club with my girlfriend, Missy Elliott came on, she looked at me said "MISSY ELLIOT?", we then left. Work it is kind of a cool song tho Best Song: Work it Worst Song: Ain't That Funny

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
Apr 03 2024

You didn't have to be so nice; I would have liked you anyway. Short & Sweet Best Song: You Didn't Have To Be So Nice Worst Song: N/A

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Only 5% of albums received 5 stars. Average rating: 3.02.

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