1001 Albums Summary

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174
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2.39
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5-Star Albums
59
1-Star Albums

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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Made In Japan
Deep Purple
5 3.28 +1.72
Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
5 3.34 +1.66
Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
5 3.35 +1.65
Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5 3.5 +1.5
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5 3.53 +1.47
Idlewild
Everything But The Girl
4 2.58 +1.42
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
5 3.63 +1.37
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
5 3.68 +1.32
Remain In Light
Talking Heads
5 3.68 +1.32
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5 3.68 +1.32

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
A Night At The Opera
Queen
1 3.95 -2.95
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
1 3.81 -2.81
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
1 3.76 -2.76
Kid A
Radiohead
1 3.71 -2.71
Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
1 3.67 -2.67
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
1 3.64 -2.64
Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
1 3.62 -2.62
Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
1 3.59 -2.59
Moving Pictures
Rush
1 3.56 -2.56
The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
1 3.5 -2.5

Artists

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Neil Young & Crazy Horse 2 5

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
The Rolling Stones 2 1.5
The Who 2 1.5
Blur 2 1.5

Controversial

ArtistRatings
Metallica 5, 1
David Bowie 5, 2
Radiohead 4, 1
Talking Heads 5, 3, 2

5-Star Albums (14)

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Popular Reviews

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.

The album didn't appeal to me either when it was released or today. Even Walk this Way together with Aerosmith doesn't change that. Farewell rap rock.

Whether you like Bob Dylan's nasal voice or not, many of his songs are still very listenable, intense and timeless - It's NOT all over Baby Blue

With the exception of Bohemian Rapsody, the rest of the album is no longer convincing, even Freddie Mercury's inspiring vocals can't change that.

1-Star Albums (59)

All Ratings (174)

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Jan 03 2024

A well-known song that is definitely contemporary and listenable. A Otherwise boring 60s music

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Jan 06 2024

A powerful Album, its still one of my favorit albums. You don't get bored listening to it.

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Jan 07 2024

After a few good intros that leave you wanting more - the wish is unfortunately never fulfilled - boring beats and the same staccato chanting follow. Vocally nothing special either.

Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
Jan 08 2024

Quite varied, borrowings from Arrested Development and De La Soul can be heard in my opinion

Jan 09 2024

The typical Oasis sound and vocals. I like the track Champagne Supernova best because it is more varied.

Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley
Jan 10 2024

The title Making it Right stands out, with strings and acoustic guitar, but a typical 70s sound like all the songs on the album. The album is still worth listening to in 2023, it is full of variety.

System Of A Down by System Of A Down
Jan 12 2024

I don't want to listen to that !

Jan 14 2024

The album contains some catchy songs that are well worth listening to, e. g. Forgotten Works or As Above So Below. However, one listen is enough for me.

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

The album didn't appeal to me either when it was released or today. Even Walk this Way together with Aerosmith doesn't change that. Farewell rap rock.

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Jan 16 2024

It sounds like the Doors

Metallica by Metallica
Jan 17 2024

Nothing else Matters - just wow, always a pleasure to listen to

John Prine by John Prine
Jan 18 2024

.. no comments

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes
Jan 20 2024

Can be listened to again and again, sounds fresh and cheeky

La Revancha Del Tango by Gotan Project
Jan 21 2024

Tango with chill beats, relax or ignite the desire to dance tango

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
Jan 22 2024

I've been listening to it since the first release - always a pleasure

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Jan 23 2024

Well-known songs that are still a pleasure to listen to

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Jan 24 2024

Guitars, harmonica and Neil's vocals, one of the best albums by Neil Young & Crazy Horses.

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Jan 26 2024

A masterpiece by Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones.

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Jan 27 2024

Positive hip hop, vocally very good. I liked it very much when it came out.

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Jan 28 2024

Melodious album, bar music like "love is here where I live", typical 80's sound like "These early days". The album is still listenable, maybe a bit too good.

Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
Jan 31 2024

No comment

Group Sex by Circle Jerks
Feb 01 2024

No comment

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Feb 05 2024

Pop with a squeaky voice, quite nice but nothing more.

1984 by Van Halen
Feb 07 2024

Is this hard rock? Unmelodious songs and bad vocals that destroy the songs that sometimes start well. Maybe VH should have done more pop songs.

Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons
Feb 11 2024

Should humanity be destroyed like the Martians were in the movie Mars Attacks by the song Indian Love Call by Slim Whitman? ... then keep it up!

The Slider by T. Rex
Feb 12 2024

Anyone who likes the sound and vocals of Marc Bolan will enjoy this record - perhaps not all the tracks. Surprisingly, the songs don't sound old, almost contemporary.

The Doors by The Doors
Feb 13 2024

The sound of the Doors is still worth listening to, unfortunately a bit too much synthesizer due to the time.

Hms Fable by Shack
Feb 15 2024

Nice album, pleasant melodies that only reveal themselves after repeated listening.

Machine Head by Deep Purple
Feb 16 2024

Gitarrensolos von Blackmore und generell der Sound und Gesang sind es immer noch Wert nach 50 Jahren gehört zu werden. Und Smoke on the Water bleibt ein Ohrwurm.

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry
Feb 18 2024

Listened to the album again after a long time. The first two songs still stand out clearly and still sound contemporary

Feb 19 2024

There is definitely country music worth listening to, but not this album. I'm reminded of Mars Attacks, Slim Whitman's Indian Love Song - that album is on the verge of destroying humanity.

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Feb 20 2024

No comment.

Tuesday Night Music Club by Sheryl Crow
Feb 22 2024

Solidly produced album with one track that stands out - All I wanna do. Not really a lasting impression that makes you want to listen to it again, apart from maybe the occasional All I wanna do.

Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs
Feb 23 2024

I've heard it several times, I like it.

Killing Joke by Killing Joke
Feb 25 2024

I can't stand it.

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Feb 27 2024

Repetitive rhythms, but these slightly annoying, screaming and demanding vocals make it interesting for the inclined listener. And Higway to Hell is still a catchy tune that people like to rock out to at parties!

Gold by Ryan Adams
Feb 28 2024

Worth listening to, unfortunately a little too simple and straightforward.

Songs From A Room by Leonard Cohen
Feb 29 2024

I'll never get used to Cohen's style and repetitive wailing.

The Who Sell Out by The Who
Mar 01 2024

Perhaps the album will open up to you as a fan of the Who.

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Mar 02 2024

No comment.

The Only Ones by The Only Ones
Mar 03 2024

The vocals and the tracks on the album remind me of the Violent Femmes and their album Why do Birds Sing? Both albums are great!

evermore by Taylor Swift
Mar 04 2024

It may be something special for Taylor Swift to produce an album with just a few instruments. The musical themes are repetitive and the vocals get boring with every track. Perhaps a glass of red wine and candlelight will help you to enjoy the album to some extent.

Who's Next by The Who
Mar 05 2024

Baba is still audible, the rest has fallen out of time Good bye, whoever!

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Mar 09 2024

After three listens the album opened up and some songs, e.g. She so loose, Time or Sofa of My Lethargy (best song) do alternative rock all honor. Alright, is a well-made pop song.

Colour By Numbers by Culture Club
Mar 17 2024

In the 80s, it was a sometimes good and danceable pop production. In my opinion, the album never had any other aspirations. After 40 years, however, the varnish is clearly off, for me personally it's clearly too soft, the songs seem boring without substance.

Parklife by Blur
Mar 18 2024

Uniform pop song mush. London Love and Clover over Dover stand out nicely. Yawn.

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
Mar 22 2024

Nice album from the 80s. Apart from the two well-known songs, the rest of the album is not very inspiring.

Rising Above Bedlam by Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Mar 24 2024

Some of the songs (Visions of you, Bomba, Soledad) start off very promisingly until the vocals kick in and everything evaporates into lighter-wielding melodies.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Mar 25 2024

The album is timeless, but too pleasing for me, and unfortunately it doesn't even come close to the debut album with its inspiring melodies and rhythms

Nevermind by Nirvana
Mar 26 2024

Nevermind has lost none of its power. A listening pleasure for friends of grunge.

Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson
Mar 28 2024

Rhythms out of time, thin voice. The album was certainly quite nice when it was released, but nothing for eternity.

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
Mar 29 2024

The album is simply fun to listen to. Rhythms, horns, choir, a harmonious work.

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Mar 30 2024

Yet another unnecessary sampler from a now uninteresting artist. Regards to those in marketing who did this.

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Apr 01 2024

I can listen to it when other music is inserted between the songs. E.g. from the album Graceland by Paul Simon, that loosens it up a bit.

Transformer by Lou Reed
Apr 02 2024

Two of the album's songs are timeless and appealing.

Night Life by Ray Price
Apr 03 2024

Fallen out of time.

Tellin’ Stories by The Charlatans
Apr 04 2024

Quite passable but uninspired for parts. The acoustic track You're a Big Girl Now stands out pleasantly. Area 51 has a good groove and is also pleasing. The rest is so Oasis-like, well-behaved and probably due to the times.

Drunk by Thundercat
Apr 05 2024

... doesn't want to have to listen to that !!

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
Apr 06 2024

The album takes some time to get used to. Then it gets better and better with its calm, unagitated songs.

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Apr 07 2024

Uninspired pop ballads, unnecessary to listen to.

Apr 08 2024

Uninspired pop ballads. Another one of those listen-once-and-forget-it-immediately albums.

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
Apr 09 2024

Still an extremely listenable album, rhythmically and the distinctive vocals of David Byrne are simply a novelty. .. all I want is to breath.

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand
Apr 10 2024

Partly varied pieces, then again unimaginative and recurring rhythms, good pleasing vocals. I would describe the album as pleasing post-punk.

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Apr 13 2024

A typically Joni Mitchell Album

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Apr 23 2024

A melodious piano spectacle, a grandiose work in the right listening mood.

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Apr 24 2024

Number 1 of the 1001 albums that nobody wants to listen to

S&M by Metallica
Apr 25 2024

I don't have a single Metallica album on my record or CD shelf. And it will stay that way after listening to these recordings.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Apr 26 2024

Sara, then the album offers nothing worth listening to. Furthermore, the individual tracks do not form a coherent picture to form an album.

Apr 28 2024

The album invites you to relax. Some passages a little too monotonous, otherwise quite beautiful and varied soundscapes.

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Apr 30 2024

Gershwin songs have always been too gentle and catchy - just not to offend anyone. And by 2024 at the latest, they will have fallen out of time!

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
May 01 2024

This was perhaps worth listening to for a few music lovers when the album was released, typical 70s arrangements paired with bad vocals. But I don't want to listen to that in the year 2024. That's why this is a top 10 album of the 1001 albums that are no longer worth listening to.

Kala by M.I.A.
May 02 2024

It's impossible to listen to, hip-hop with too much experimentation and unattractive vocals.

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses
May 03 2024

Musically quite good, but the vocals fall short of expectations, the voice is too thin. After a few songs, everything becomes repetitive, no variety, not very inspiring.

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
May 06 2024

Everything fits together here, the musical style, the vocals that complement the songs very well, a strong voice that doesn't get lost. A varied album with inspiring pieces, a joy to listen to.

Garbage by Garbage
May 07 2024

Once heard, that's enough. Quite passable - rather boring pieces. Nothing made me want to listen to it again.

May 08 2024

I can't always listen to U2's dark and melancholy attitude. Today I went back to listening to different albums and tracks. Lemon, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Sweetest Thing or The Wanderer with the incomparable Jonny Cash.

Shadowland by k.d. lang
May 09 2024

Oh no, inaudible shallow crooning

Groovin' by The Young Rascals
May 10 2024

Average sound from the 60s, but still audible. Two or three good tracks, such as Groovin, which clearly stand out.

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
May 11 2024

Beautiful and light music, feet bobbing to the beat. Melancholic, serious lyrics that combine quite well with the music.

Cupid & Psyche 85 by Scritti Politti
May 13 2024

Clearly out of time, standard rhythm of the 80s. It all sounds like Janet Jackson and similar artists of the time.

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
May 14 2024

Very relaxed album, e.g. Sweet Life. Vocally also on a very high level.

Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
May 15 2024

Garage sound at its finest that harmonizes wonderfully with Karen O's powerful voice.

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
May 17 2024

Three tracks on one record that have strongly influenced Neil Young's unmistakable musical style, great!

May 18 2024

With the exception of Bohemian Rapsody, the rest of the album is no longer convincing, even Freddie Mercury's inspiring vocals can't change that.

Djam Leelii by Baaba Maal
May 19 2024

Relaxed African music with beautiful and catchy rhythms.

Let England Shake by PJ Harvey
May 20 2024

A very unagitated and calm album, maybe I miss some more powerful vocals from PJ Harvey from time to time.

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones
May 25 2024

Some songs are quite ok and are reminiscent of other blues artists. Otherwise nothing I would like to hear again.

Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention
May 26 2024

Melodious music with a voice to match. The typical sound of the fading 60s, the musical Hair sends its regards

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
May 28 2024

Quite nice pop but not very inspiring and vocals with a thin voice

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout
May 29 2024

Quite nice pop but vocally and musically nothing inspiring and little individuality of the group. Sounds partly like The Style Council

All Hail the Queen by Queen Latifah
May 30 2024

Decades ago, it was definitely nice to hear one or two songs to identify with an oppressed group.

The Contino Sessions by Death In Vegas
May 31 2024

Not the kind of music that appeals to me nor has it managed to get a reaction

Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon
Jun 02 2024

Started listening to the album and switched to Rhythms of the Saints after three songs. I just like it better

In Utero by Nirvana
Jun 04 2024

Good sound but only a few songs that I still find unique and worth listening to, e.g. Dumb or Pennyroyal Tea.

Made In Japan by Deep Purple
Jun 05 2024

I'm a higway star! Simply good better ... perfect! And then Smoke on the Water, brilliant! ... and this is also a concert recording Sound and vocals are very well mixed. A pleasure to listen to the album... I would have loved to have been there

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Jun 15 2024

Still a good album to listen to after decades. However, I'm not satisfied with the vocal performances, the voice is a bit thin and can't always fulfill the musical requirements. But what the hell, good sound and pleasing tracks.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Dec 21 2024

timeless music, rich in variety, fun to listen to!

Take Me Apart by Kelela
Dec 22 2024

Little expression in the voice. Songs too pleasing, no R&B vibes come across when listening.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Dec 23 2024

Straightforward alternative rock music that still sounds contemporary despite its age

Madman Across The Water by Elton John
Dec 24 2024

The album starts with Tiny Dancer, perhaps a little too opulent but typical Elton John. It's fun, the typical Elton sound at the beginning - piano, vocals. Other typical songs carried by piano and voice, but musically weaker than Tiny Dancer.

Dirty by Sonic Youth
Dec 25 2024

The album should be listened to consciously, is musically demanding in parts, mixed with pleasant passages. Stick with it!

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Dec 28 2024

Yes, the Boss, lots of well-known songs. But then after a few songs it just gets nostalgic and it's enough with US country again.

Dec 30 2024

If you like rap then this is definitely an album worth listening to. Musically, it has a softer sound. Something different.

In Rainbows by Radiohead
Dec 31 2024

It's Radiohead, just listen

Raw Power by The Stooges
Jan 04 2025

As the album title describes, raw music - but I miss the power. That was certainly seen differently in the 1968s.

Dummy by Portishead
Jan 05 2025

Still quite passable.

Wild Gift by X
Jan 08 2025

It still sounds “fresh” and is inspiring and worth listening to. The lead singer's voice is also extremely pleasant. Wikipedia writes: „The Hot Chili Peppers song's lyrics mentioned X's John Doe specifically, "whose voice is made of gold".“

Sincere by Mj Cole
Jan 09 2025

Can definitely be played as background music for indoor cycling. The tracks Tired Games, Attitude and Sincere clearly stand out in my opinion.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Jan 10 2025

Musically, there are definitely good to very good passages in various songs. I definitely can't come to terms with the screaming chanting.

Moving Pictures by Rush
Jan 11 2025

Mediocre rock that is presented quite simply, it lacks intensity and creativity. The vocals are an imposition.

The Poet by Bobby Womack
Jan 12 2025

A little too pleasing and monotonous for me.

Feast of Wire by Calexico
Jan 13 2025

Relaxed, varied and straightforward songs.

Heroes by David Bowie
Jan 14 2025

Except for the song Heroes, I don't like the album.

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Jan 16 2025

Still a blues album worth listening to after more than 50 years.

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Jan 24 2025

A remake of Marvin Gaye, remixed and therefore sounds good. The compilation of songs is a bit too soft for me. What can you say about Marvin Gaye, indescribably good, intense vocals - goose bumps!

Kid A by Radiohead
Jan 25 2025

Boring

American Idiot by Green Day
Jan 28 2025

American Idiot, a quasi topical political issue in the year 2025! In other words, at least for some typical American ideas.

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Feb 01 2025

Powerful voice, still worth listening to. Even if the bombastic sound seems to have fallen out of time

Isn't Anything by My Bloody Valentine
Feb 03 2025

Dragging guitars and rhythm - I would classify it as a good garage sound. Can definitely be heard.

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Feb 06 2025

The album still sounds good, but after 6 to 8 tracks it gets tough because musically it's almost in an endless loop.

Feb 07 2025

Whether you like Bob Dylan's nasal voice or not, many of his songs are still very listenable, intense and timeless - It's NOT all over Baby Blue

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads
Feb 08 2025

Clearly getting on in years. Typical early Talking Heads sound that still sounds quite simple and develops little dynamics.

C'est Chic by CHIC
Feb 09 2025

No other group shaped the disco sound for me as decisively as Chic! Chic, Le Freak

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Feb 10 2025

A somewhat restless and nervous mood that no longer appeals. The target audience in the year of release was probably quite young, so it suited a kind of rebellion and being different.

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
Feb 11 2025

The ravages of time are also gnawing at these two harmonious vocal duos, they no longer rock like they used to. The Boxer stands out positively, otherwise it was nice to listen to the old songs. Bye bye, farewell!

Be by Common
Feb 12 2025

Quite a good album, haven't listened to rap for a long time as it's usually always the same monotonous music. It's different here, I would describe it as melodic. I also like the voice.

The Cars by The Cars
Feb 13 2025

Pop that no longer appeals to me. You can listen to it once, but you quickly forget about it because it doesn't arouse any emotions.

Blur by Blur
Feb 16 2025

No listening pleasure, unspectacular and boring.

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley
Feb 19 2025

That's ancient stuff, I can't and won't listen to it! It's all nicely crafted sounds for yesterday's listeners.

Feb 20 2025

The expressive voice makes all the difference. It is always a pleasure to listen to Aretha. You should be in the right mood to enjoy the songs.

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens
Feb 21 2025

Too old and not of interrest to me. I get bored of hearing it!!!

The Band by The Band
Feb 22 2025

The first notes and melodies promise more, but then the song is destroyed by the country-inspired vocals.

Close To You by Carpenters
Feb 23 2025

In what mood should you listen to the songs? It's all too old and uninteresting, I don't want to have to listen to it any more. The concept of the 1001 albums should be revised, e.g. everyone should set a year up to which albums are suggested. Goodbye Beatles, Carpenters, ...

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Average rating: 2.39 (0.90 below global average).

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