1001 Albums Summary

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101
Albums Rated
2.7
Average Rating
9%
Complete
988 albums remaining

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1960
Favorite Decade
Folk
Favorite Genre
UK
Top Origin
Perfectionist
Rater Style ?
4
5-Star Albums
12
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
S&M
Metallica
5 3.26 +1.74
Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
5 3.53 +1.47
Gold
Ryan Adams
4 2.83 +1.17

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Station To Station
David Bowie
1 3.69 -2.69
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
1 3.64 -2.64
Ace of Spades
Motörhead
1 3.28 -2.28
Goo
Sonic Youth
1 3.25 -2.25
The Rise & Fall
Madness
1 3.04 -2.04
Slanted And Enchanted
Pavement
1 3.03 -2.03
Hunky Dory
David Bowie
2 3.99 -1.99
Ctrl
SZA
1 2.93 -1.93
Group Sex
Circle Jerks
1 2.75 -1.75
Let's Stay Together
Al Green
2 3.75 -1.75

5-Star Albums (4)

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4-Star Albums (17)

1-Star Albums (12)

All Ratings (101)

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Jan 08 2024

Pretty entertaining but a little too long. Could have done with just Part 1.

Fear Of Music by Talking Heads
Jan 09 2024

Know Talking Heads well and love many of their songs. This one, I was not aware of and it threw me for a loop. Felt like I was on the Disney Haunted Mansion ride for the majority of the album.

Stankonia by OutKast
Jan 10 2024

This brought back a few memories. I do prefer the double album though.

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Jan 11 2024

One of the best of all time!

Group Sex by Circle Jerks
Jan 12 2024

Not for me.

Queen II by Queen
Jan 15 2024

Entertaining but didn’t really know these songs.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Jan 16 2024

Know this one very well. Katy’s dad/family have listened to it for years so I’ve grown to like it. Also biased based on a pretty good documentary I saw on Brian Wilson.

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Jan 17 2024

Enhhh

Ramones by Ramones
Jan 18 2024

Obviously know the first song as it’s been in what seems like a hundred commercials. The rest of it all sounds the same. I’m not sure I’d be able to tell when a new song started if there wasn’t a pause in between. Not my favorite.

California by American Music Club
Jan 19 2024

No time to read up on this one however I did listen. Some good songs. I’m a huge fan of singer songwriters and this gave that vibe.

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Jan 23 2024

Really enjoyed this especially since I was just chillin when I went to listen.

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Jan 24 2024

Some decent songs. Not sure the whole album is that great.

Gris Gris by Dr. John
Jan 25 2024

I liked this more than I first thought I would. It is definitely music for a different time. Feel like these guys sat around a campfire in the swamp for days on end.

Suicide by Suicide
Jan 26 2024

Well that was some weird ass shit. Technically speaking, it was like listening to the Doors but not really. Too electronic for me.

The Score by Fugees
Jan 29 2024

There are two good tracks. However those two aren’t Fugees originals. Sooooo, enhhh.

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic
Jan 30 2024

This was pretty entertaining. Turns out I like a little funk in my life.

21 by Adele
Jan 31 2024

There’s no denying the girl can sing. Some good and popular songs but not an album I’ve ever asked or plan to ask Alexa to play. Not my favorite and not the worst.

Graceland by Paul Simon
Feb 01 2024

Know this one well. Some great songs. Some good songs. Some I’d skip. Struggled to rank between 3 and 4 stars but ultimately feel like there are albums in between this one and The Wall so went with 3.

American Idiot by Green Day
Feb 05 2024

Most songs are good. A few aren’t great so going with 3 instead of 4.

Blunderbuss by Jack White
Feb 06 2024

I realize that the guy is somewhat of a musical genius. And he was really cool on a few episodes of American Pickers that I saw but this album just doesn’t do it for me.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Feb 07 2024

This thing keeps picking bands I like but not my favorite album. Maybe they will come back around.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Feb 08 2024

Tried in the morning. Tried again in the afternoon. Still a no go.

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Feb 09 2024

It took me some years to get into GnR but I definitely got there. Slash is unbelievable.

Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder
Feb 12 2024

Stevie can sing. Great album. Some songs are waaaaaayyyy too long. Also just recently watched a documentary on We Are The World and could see his genius. That with growing up listening to this from my parents collection gives it a 4.

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
Feb 13 2024

It’s ok. Interesting to listen to since I hadn’t heard it before. I guess I only like white stripes/Jack white radio songs.

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Feb 14 2024

Not terrible. Not great.

Third by Soft Machine
Feb 15 2024

Struggled to listen to all of it. It’s not the album Suicide so a 2 instead of a 1.

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Feb 16 2024

Can’t decide between 2 and 3. Would go 2.5 if possible. Pretty interesting musically. Rounding up to 3.

Debut by Björk
Feb 19 2024

High school years and this artist is definitely someone I remember listening to. Listening back now, I somewhat question my tastes. With that being said, it’s not terrible. She’s a pretty interesting artist.

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
Feb 20 2024

Ok ok. I’m done with Jack White/White Stripes. I did like this one better than the last but still just a 2.

Devotional Songs by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Feb 21 2024

Didn’t finish. YouTube being a pain in the ass. Got through enough to allow me to rate it. It’s ok.

Maxinquaye by Tricky
Feb 22 2024

Not really my style but I found some songs to be pretty good. Toss up again between 2 and 3 stars. Can some tell the generator to pick some albums that I have to decide between 4 and 5 stars?

Ragged Glory by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Feb 23 2024

This may be getting a little higher rating because of the dislike of recent album selections but I enjoyed hearing a little rock.

Feb 26 2024

Have to be listening in the right time of day or in the right mood. During those times it’s better.

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Feb 27 2024

Great album. Couldn’t decide between 4 and 5 but ultimately went with 5. Only one or two songs I’d skip. Listened to a lot of zeppelin growing up. Love the combination of genres they were able to mix into their music. Classic.

Ctrl by SZA
Feb 28 2024

Not for me

Let's Stay Together by Al Green
Feb 29 2024

Only know the one song. Pretty groovy. I don’t see me asking Alexa to play this one after listening but I can see why it’s on the list.

Tragic Songs of Life by The Louvin Brothers
Mar 01 2024

Interesting. A lot of the songs sound the same. For a minute there, I closed my eyes and thought I was at Disney watching Country Bear Jamboree which I don’t hate.

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Mar 04 2024

I wish there were half stars. Would go 3.5 again. Rounding up to 4 on this one. Older brother got me on a Smiths kick for a minute back in high school. Brings back some memories. Groovy and chill. Two things I can enjoy with music. I would listen to this one again.

Guero by Beck
Mar 05 2024

Didn’t know this album by Beck and it doesn’t have my two favorite Beck songs on it but I really enjoyed it. An album with different sounding songs is a pleasant surprise.

Arc Of A Diver by Steve Winwood
Mar 06 2024

I thought I'd like this more than I did. First song is known and great. The rest just didn't really do it for me.

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Mar 07 2024

Found myself bobbing my head several times. Pretty entertaining stuff.

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Mar 08 2024

Oh man. This brings back some memories. Graduating High School, first place at Auburn, blaring NIN with the windows open. I bet I was annoying as hell. Pretty Hate Machine was my go to but definitely had this one in the rotation. 4 instead of 5 since Pretty Hate Machine is better. Was awesome to hear this album again. It's been so long and somehow kinda forgot about NIN. Well done random generator.

Madman Across The Water by Elton John
Mar 11 2024

He’s good. Never really listened to him via albums so I’m not sure where this stacks up against other ones. 3-4 songs I really like. Another one I want a half star system on. Rounding up from 3.5 to 4.

The White Album by Beatles
Mar 12 2024

Some iconic songs that I enjoyed. The Continuing Story Of Buffalo Bill my dad sings to my kids all the time. Not sure I realized it was Beatles song. A lot of songs I could/would just skip. There’s got to be better Beatles albums.

Stardust by Willie Nelson
Mar 14 2024

Some good songs. I just find it hard to like old school country which is what I classify this as.

Different Class by Pulp
Mar 15 2024

Some decent songs but couldn’t really get into it.

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith
Mar 19 2024

Pretty enjoyable for laidback lounge music. Could see myself watching this live on a cruise boat with a few drinks to go along with it.

Mar 20 2024

I kinda enjoyed this one. Didn’t know it even existed. Seems to be an early pop punk band and influenced a lot of people. Has me curious about what other albums they have that I might like.

Synchronicity by The Police
Mar 21 2024

Back half of album is great. Some songs, I may not have even guessed as the Police if it was a blind listening. Those songs were pretty weird and I hesitate to even call them songs. One in particular (can't remember the name) definitely was not a song and I had to skip. Didn't realize The Police had punk within them.

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer
Mar 22 2024

Pioneers of Heavy Metal made me want to like it but in the end it was just okay. Musically, it would be maybe a 3 or 4. Voice knocks it down to 2.

Moon Safari by Air
Mar 25 2024

Found this to be pretty enjoyable. I do question which came first: Fatboy Slim's Praise You or Air's Kelly Watch the Stars.

Mar 26 2024

Feel like I’m on. 3 star run. Maybe four or five in a row. Prolly added interest after my recent Memphis trip where I went to Blues hall of fame museum. I’d say 50/50 on the songs on this album. Maybe it’d be higher if not live. Don’t like the crowd yelps throughout.

Step In The Arena by Gang Starr
Mar 27 2024

Some cool beats but pretty underwhelming

Face to Face by The Kinks
Mar 29 2024

This reminded me of my childhood riding in the car with my dad. Don’t know if he played this album but it sure feels like it. Another 3 star.

S&M by Metallica
Apr 01 2024

Easy 5 here. Very aware of this performance and album but had only seen/heard parts of it. Phenomenal!!

Live At The Regal by B.B. King
Apr 02 2024

Prolly would have given this a 3 if it weren’t for a recent trip to Memphis where I went to BB Kings to watch live music. Was a great experience.

Bad Company by Bad Company
Apr 03 2024

Had never listened to this whole album. Really enjoyed it.

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
Apr 05 2024

Do not know this album but found it to be pretty entertaining. However I did listen while doing dishes so it was a chill time with chill music.

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Apr 08 2024

Some decent guitar solos but not so great songs

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Apr 09 2024

Pleasantly surprised by this one. Only knew the Rehab song. Music was great. Voice got a little annoying by the end of the album.

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones
Apr 11 2024

Pretty groovy. Iconic band and they don’t disappoint. Just not at the top of my list.

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Apr 12 2024

I guess I need to admit I’m a child of the 80s cause I enjoyed this more than I expected. I had know idea all of her hits were on the same album. Or at least it seemed like it. Such a different voice. On one song it did annoy me but that’s it. Would listen again.

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Apr 15 2024

Had never heard this group or album before. I really enjoyed it. Definitely gonna look up more of their music. I was wondering if this would ever happen in this over 3 year endeavor. Well done 1001 album generator.

Tank Battles by Dagmar Krause
Apr 17 2024

Can’t find it.

Low-Life by New Order
Apr 18 2024

Never been a big New Order fan. That was pretty tough getting through. There are worse though, so going with 2 stars.

Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury by The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
Apr 19 2024

Lots of messaging on this one. Didn’t do any research so review based on just listening. Decent beats and some interesting lyrics.

Apr 22 2024

Own this one. Definitely up there on the list. Was good to hear it again. It’s been a while.

Liquid Swords by GZA
Apr 23 2024

Interesting to listen to but not one I knew or prolly listen to again. Good beats. Not a big fan of some of the lyrics although I respect where it comes from.

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Apr 24 2024

Blues albums continue to take me back to recent Memphis trip. Got a little bored with this one by the end but classic blues and worth listening to.

Survivor by Destiny's Child
Apr 25 2024

It’s ok. Some decent songs but the rest is completely forgettable. Does anyone else feel bad for Michelle and Kelly?

Slanted And Enchanted by Pavement
Apr 26 2024

This album is what happens when a parent gives a kid a guitar and a microphone and continues to tell them how good they are for years on end. Dude has no voice.

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Apr 29 2024

Good jazzy laid back album. I could see me listening to this one again.

The Rise & Fall by Madness
May 01 2024

Not on Amazon music so a no go for me. Although Our House is a great 80s song.

Make Yourself by Incubus
May 02 2024

First time I’ve ever listened to this whole album even though a college friend loves this band. It was better than I expected.

Music by Madonna
May 03 2024

Late Madonna album. Obviously knew the songs that made the radio. In listening to it through, I was not hating until it got to the one that was all autotune. I despise autotune. For that reason, I knock it down from 3 to 2 starts.

British Steel by Judas Priest
May 06 2024

I expected this to be worse than it was. I know the band but it was just never my jam. Turns out to be not too bad.

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins
May 07 2024

Huge Pumpkins fan. I always wanted to live this album more than I do. It’s just too long. Some great songs that I will always go back to but it could have been cutdown to one album instead of a double album. Hoping for Siamese Dream soon. Gish also amazing.

Elephant by The White Stripes
May 08 2024

More Jack White. Unbelievable. This 1001 generator guy loves him some Jack white. With that being said, this is the best one yet. Much better beats and rhythm. Lyrics, wow, dude is weird. The acorn one I could not decide if I should be inspired or just weirded out. Anyway, good enough for a 3.

Homework by Daft Punk
May 09 2024

This one’s tough. Found myself bobbing my head at times and then wanting to hit skip at times. Listening while doing dishes, not bad. Listening while sitting on the couch, terrible. Listening while doing yard work, great. Guess that means it’s middle of the road.

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
May 13 2024

I had know idea that Jack Johnson was reincarnated. I’m a huge fan of singer songwriters. Enjoyed this one.

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
May 15 2024

Not as good as I expected. I know I’ve heard better temptations songs.

Moondance by Van Morrison
May 16 2024

I’m a fan even though it’s before my time. Even love the sampling/remake mix of Into the Mystic that Zac Brown Band did. Have and will continue to listen to this album.

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
May 17 2024

Tutti Frutti we all know and have heard at every wedding we’ve been too. Or maybe school dance. I can’t remember. Anyway, classic song but then they all sound just like that. Got bored with it.

Garbage by Garbage
May 21 2024

Yep. This one was in the repertoire but not on too much repeat. Half good, half not.

Duck Rock by Malcolm McLaren
May 22 2024

Ehhhh

Goo by Sonic Youth
May 23 2024

This one made me fastfoward listen. I guess that’s an automatic 1 star.

May 24 2024

Didn’t know this one from Adam. Enjoyed the majority of it. I could see me listening to this again some day. Especially while doing yard work like this time.

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
May 27 2024

Oh yeah. Now we’re talking!

Gold by Ryan Adams
May 29 2024

I’ve heard of this guy but never listened before. Found this one to be pretty interesting. Lots of different styles. And I have a soft spot for singer songwriters.

Perfectionist

Only 4% of albums received 5 stars. Average rating: 2.70.

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.