1001 Albums Summary

The Wildest! by Louis Prima

Louis Prima sounds a lot like Louis Armstrong - but wilder! He has a very similar sound to Armstrong's New Orleans jazz trumpet. Keely Smith also has a wonderful voice.

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys

Solid gold start to finish!

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons

American Gothic by David Ackles

Harry Nilsson on Broadway. Lyrics seem very cliche and literal. Not my cup of tea.

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba

Dummy by Portishead

Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols by Sex Pistols

Madman Across The Water by Elton John

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa

Classic. Excellent. One of the most perfect albums ever recorded.

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett

Fuzzy Logic by Super Furry Animals

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

OK Computer by Radiohead

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's

Murmur by R.E.M.

Station To Station by David Bowie

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu

Your New Favourite Band by The Hives