Autobahn
KraftwerkOh dear. Not for me. Not at all. But clearly very important to many artists whose work I do love, so thanks for that, Kraftwerk.
Oh dear. Not for me. Not at all. But clearly very important to many artists whose work I do love, so thanks for that, Kraftwerk.
Sounded pretty cool but I am not sure I’d ever choose to go back and listen again. Definitely prefer it to some of the more recent hip-hop albums I’ve gotten on here.
I appreciate that there are newer albums on this list, but I have a hard time weighing them against the much older “actual classics.” There was nothing about this that made it stand out from other 2010s electro-pop sort of stuff, except for the French singing, I guess. Every time I listened to it I ended up with Ellie Goulding’s “Lights” in my head, so I would say if you like “Lights” and want to hear more songs like that, try this.
After officially trying to get into this for 25 years I guess I quit. I love noisy music, I love pop music, I love many of the artists who were clearly inspired by this, I just don’t love this. “When You Sleep” and “Only Shallow” are exceptions, though. And actually, maybe in another 25 years it’ll click, so I guess I don’t quit, after all.
Now I’m 100% sure, I do NOT care for Black Sabbath.
Sure. Fine. Just think of Sawyer w/number one, though. In a good way.
Never listened to any of their actual albums before. Pretty much what I would’ve expected, and enjoyable!
i actually mostly enjoyed this! Haven’t listened to it since middle school when I was going through my mom’s records trying to find cool stuff. First of these I’ve added to library.
Feel the same way about it I have since it came out — meh. “End of the Century” is always a nice, forgotten surprise.
First time actively listening and it was quite enjoyable. If my angsty teen brought this home I’d certainly ruin it by giggling at the ‘hail Satan’ bits. Really enjoyed this. Wish it were twice as long, though.
I almost didn’t listen because I was so sure I “got” Joni Mitchell. I was wrong! This was great, not what I was expecting at all, and I’m so glad I didn’t skip it. Learning lessons all over the place.
I feel like if I had maybe heard this at the time it came out I would feel differently? It seems like a strange inclusion to me, for some reason.
After being surprised by Joni Mitchell decided to give this a fair try. I didn’t hate it like I thought I would, but I definitely officially don’t like Neil Young.
Haven’t heard in ages. Way more metal sounding than I remembered. No wonder they are always mentioned as early metal. Good for educational purposes.
A music supervisor is asked to find some “vaguely old-hippie music” to play in the background.
Is this supposed to be a quadruple album? Is George Michael always so melancholy? Should’ve listened on a rainy day.
Delightful chiming throughout. Haven’t listened to this in ages and it is So.Good. First five, couldn’t be anything other than a five.
Well, definitely British and 90s… Maybe too British and 90s for my taste. Solidly okay.
Actually listen-listened this time and it is pretty good! On my list of things to return to. Everything is just so dreary, though.
Not a jazz person so pre-judged but really enjoyed it. Right time, right activity (speed-cleaning)?
Another “good in an early 2000s British” way, I guess. I don’t know. Above average? Not life changing, but I might keep it in the rotation. Solidly fine.
Are the Pixies as appreciated as they should be? Great album, but maybe only their second-best? Solid classic? I don’t know what to say.
He sounds nice. Quite pleasant to listen to.
Definitely Leonard Cohen. Still fine; still not totally my thing.
I wish I could un-hear that album opener. It got better, though, and “I Want You” is definitely one of the top stalker songs of all time.
Why did no one tell me to listen to this?? It’s great. My main complaint and compliment are that it’s not a very cohesive album. The songs are all there but they don’t go together, which is good or annoying, depending on mood. Overall, two very enthusiastic thumbs up. Why did no one tell me about “Kid”???
It’s cool. Good for them. Love getting these metal albums that I wouldn’t normal seek out. I wish I were cool enough to listen to Iron Maiden.
Oh dear. Not for me. Not at all. But clearly very important to many artists whose work I do love, so thanks for that, Kraftwerk.
More enjoyable than I thought it would be, and would’ve enjoyed it more without the last song or two.
I think it’s okay to not include EVERY Bjork album on these types of lists.
I didn’t think I would possibly make it through three hours, but turns out it’s impossible to turn off the perfect voice. When the album was done I didn’t know what else to do but start it over. Maybe it was just the right time/right place, but it was an absolute pleasure to listen to this. If this one seems daunting, at least listen to the first section.
This did nothing for me.
Sounded pretty cool but I am not sure I’d ever choose to go back and listen again. Definitely prefer it to some of the more recent hip-hop albums I’ve gotten on here.
Sometime you hear an album and are shocked to learn it came out at a certain time, and then there are Peter Gabriel albums. And thanks for the nightmare flashbacks to the Sledgehammer video.
This was pretty okay. They do have a distinct sound, and I look forward to other Police albums, should they come up. Hearing “Every Breath You Take” as part of its album (vs in the background on tv) made me realize it really is a great song, (vs just being a massively popular song).
It’s possible there aren’t actually 1001 albums you need to listen to before you die. This was fine but definitely not groundbreaking/Earth-shattering/terribly special.
Unfortunately, this came out during my high school years and will never not sound like angsty suburban teens. I was excited to give it another try as an adult, but just remembered sad alternative teens shout-singing “God is dead and no one cares” and it made me feel sort of embarrassed for everyone involved.
Already a favorite. I never listened to Fiona when I was a teen and was floored when I heard this. Highly recommend to everyone!
It seemed like it was almost good? I was somewhat enjoying her voice and the vibe, but then some of the lyrics started sticking out, and not in a good way. Didn’t love it, might revisit.
I always do love Abba, but I’m pretty sure we can all agree that ‘Abba Gold’ should count as an album (rather than greatest hits), and then that can be on the list.
Nope. I’ve tried you, Neil Young! I always suspected I wasn’t a fan and now I’m sure. Please let this THIRD Neil Young album in two months be my last.
Well, Depeche Mode has a nice sound, but maybe a lot of their songs sound the same, so I’m not sure what to do with this. I enjoy plenty of their songs that sound like these, but that aren’t these, so what am I really rating here?
Solid classic I haven’t heard in years and it sounds/feels the same as it ever did. Kind of one of those perfect albums that you can put on at any time, in any place, with any crowd.
Jammy garage.
I guess I finally have to publicly admit that I’ve never been able to get into Nick Cave. Oh well!
If you’re familiar with any of their songs (which you are, because of commercials) you could consider yourself familiar with this album and go ahead and skip it, if you were toying with that idea. Unless you really like the song you sort of know, and then you might love this! I don’t know your heart.
Got this back-to-back-to-back with Blue Cheer and the Birthday Party. Was doing a listening catch-up, and by the time I got to Bitches Brew my nerves were fried and the air felt oppressive. Plus, not a huge jazz fan! So don’t try out this one on if you’re already feeling anxious, would be my advice.
The more I listened to this the less I liked it. Kinda hate it now, actually. But it did start to give me Stone Roses vibes at some points, so there’s that…
I appreciate that there are newer albums on this list, but I have a hard time weighing them against the much older “actual classics.” There was nothing about this that made it stand out from other 2010s electro-pop sort of stuff, except for the French singing, I guess. Every time I listened to it I ended up with Ellie Goulding’s “Lights” in my head, so I would say if you like “Lights” and want to hear more songs like that, try this.
Later PJ Harvey is better PJ Harvey.
Fifteen-year-old me heard one Gillian Welch song and did NOT appreciate it, but forty-something me is so happy to have been properly introduced. This is quiet and acoustic but somehow bright and warm; her voice is soft (not whispery) but strong… I don’t usually enjoy singer-songwriter/acoustic music, but for whatever reason, this has turned out to be an exception. If you’re the same way, and aren’t thrilled about getting this album, I would say give it a shot anyway. Definitely surprised me. Another day I’m grateful for this list!
When someone says “70s classic rock” this will be what I think of.
I was scared to listen since this is a “past his prime” album but I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely worth a listen.
Yes. This does have some great pop songs on it.
Very happy about this. I don’t have enough Talking Heads in my life, so thanks, list.
After officially trying to get into this for 25 years I guess I quit. I love noisy music, I love pop music, I love many of the artists who were clearly inspired by this, I just don’t love this. “When You Sleep” and “Only Shallow” are exceptions, though. And actually, maybe in another 25 years it’ll click, so I guess I don’t quit, after all.
I suppose it’s great if you like Prince.
Just great! Always has been. The covers alone make this a top album of all time.
THIS is Merle Haggard?? Wow. Not what I was expecting, in the best way. Ready for a deep dive now. If you think you don’t like country and want to skip it, maybe give it a chance; it’s classic country, more melancholy than redneck.
I used to put this on as pleasant background music when I had guests. People would either ask “why are we listening to elevator music?”, or they would think I was trying to make-out with them. So be careful if you play this with people around.
Well, for some reason, the link here took me to a strange edited version that didn’t have all the tracks, so don’t listen to that. Find the actual album and listen to that. Always such a perfect album. Even the “skits” are at least funny. (Maybe not intentionally, but still.) Wu-Tang forever, thank you!!!
No. There’s a reason this isn’t constantly popping up on “best of” lists.
It was good to hear this so far removed from the hype when it first came out. Very emotional.
This reminds me of Peter Gabriel, and I don’t care for Peter Gabriel.
Everyone was obsessed with this when it came out. It’s good chill background music. Inoffensive. Nicely nostalgic?
It just made me realize how much certain British pop/rock stars have made a career out of copying this. I guess I prefer their earlier stuff so far?
Another artist who got a lot better on later albums. And then got worse, but still.
HACK THE PLANET!!!!!
A perfect album, especially in the summer. No notes!
Well, certainly educational. Definitely belongs on this list; definitely won’t listen again.
A nice break from all the jazz albums I’ve been getting! This was good — chill and inoffensive without being dull. Pretty enjoyable and will probably listen again.
So cool. Don’t know if I would have ever thought to listen to an album over singles but I’m glad I did. It’s just so strange. Loved it.
I really wanted to enjoy this, but by the time I got to “Milky Cereal” I started to wonder what it’s even doing on this list. What IS it doing on this list??!
I’m assuming I’m one of a small number of people who has listened to this while *not* on ecstasy. Pretty groovy tho!
Marvin Gaye fans will likely enjoy this Marvin Gaye album.
First time listening-listening to Bob Dylan. Maybe if I had started with him earlier in life it would’ve been different? I guess all the copies have watered down the original.
They do sound like they’re having a nice time. Very yelly though.
I like female singers, classic country, and feeling blue, so I cannot for the life of me explain why I hated this so much. So so much.
Actually just sounds dorky. Hilarious that this defined/s any kind of “cool” for anyone.
Enjoyed it slightly more than the other Sly album I got a few weeks ago…