1001 Albums Summary

Amazing!

Relaxing and mild

Energetic and nostalgic

Lively and fresh! Nothing quite like this!

Nostalgic and fun, upbeat and bright

Provocative and dynamic. Good beats and powerful lyrics.

Fresh and riffs with guttural expressions that only a 90´s Seattle band could conjure.

Trippy and elegant. A full tour on psychedelic rock in 1967.

Soaring harmonies and lively indie vibe.

Classic rock bliss! Fun fresh deep tracks and all bangers

Smooth and resonant, surprisingly influential to next generation artists

Funky

The sound was probably fresh when it came out but it felt monotonous. Still a fun listen

It holds up nicely, the guitar tones and soaring vocals are balanced with Indy style soft and unrefined vocals

Even better than I remember!

So smooth and gentle! A mood unto itself.

Classic Rock at its most distilled

Enjoyable, a slice of time, reminding us of the hope of hip hop funk synthesis

Gentle instrumentation and smooth vocals with exotic spice

A lions in the chain or of Indy rock. I couldn’t wrap my brain around it at first, strange and interesting, fun and intriguing

It will make anyone dance!

Classic for a reason, an entire catalog of masterpieces

Strong beats and the essential building blocks for future hip hop

Pop drenched busyness, still full of hooks and enjoyable

Guitar driven energy, strong collection of sound

All these songs hold up, a great album. More swagger without it getting in the way.

Not exactly my style, a lot of syrupy sweet orchestration and era appropriate decadence that make it more of a relic than a great album.

I thoroughly enjoyed the outlaw country vibe and the instrumentation. Put me in a good mood!

Very close to a perfect album, so many bold reaches into new sounds without forgetting the past.

A catalogue of fine vocals and instrumental, interesting and engaging!

Amazing! Infinitely Relevant. So many great songs, lyrics riffs and sounds

Fun! Such authentic energy for a 70’s punk band

Some nice songs, just so difficult to endure as a manufactured effort to copy the Beatles

Vivid depths of depression, expressed through effects and vocals that make it palpable

Funk and R&B filled jams with several gems!

Not their best album, but a great reminder of their ability to make fun music

New to me, part old and part new. Reminds me of a lot of different artists I like but not exactly like any of them.

Psychedelic music that doesn’t quite land. It 2 degrees away from the soundtrack of Hair

Pure nostalgia for me, a centerpiece of the 90´s classics

Great vocals, of course. A great exhibition of her abilities, rich and full. Some songs were amazing. Covering The Cure was a nice touch

Artsy and experimental laying down the blueprint for Ne Wave. Scattered at times with little structure to support the sound but still bold

Festive and riotous. Foundational Ska elements. No Eileen makes it a raw underdog of an album with no singular hooks.

Soulful bliss, nice grooves, and a good mood starter

Amazing! Pure and and beautiful! Jazz never to be topped!

Weird and entertaining. Ahead of it time.

Over production and uninteresting attempts at hooks make this blah to me. But I still liked a few moments.

Gritty, proggy and wild! A serving of essential metal.

Cutting edge techniques and methods for the time made this a fun experience. The music floating in reverb wore a bit thin. Incredible vocals

Full of creativity and passion, untamed and vicious

Exotic and beautiful. Strange and mesmerizing. Full of new sounds, yet familiar and interesting

Very chill, a nice music nap

Enjoyable, strong songs mixed with some mildly undeveloped gems.

70’s rock at its pinnacle.

Beautiful acoustic guitar arrangements that inspire and entertain.

A surprising album. Similar to a lot from the same era, but a nice take on a lost genre.

Full of 90’s flavor, a product of the time more than anything else

Every song a pinnacle of musical greatness

Not the best Radiohead album but still an array of mesmerizing sonic textures that keep you listening.

Funny and odd. Musical fringe style and not always easy to find pleasure in listening.

Moody with vocals landing somewhere between Peter Gabriel and Sting.

Hooks and enjoyable noise.

A purely creative and firm statement of art. Joyful and moody, quiet and reckless. What most SHOULD be.

Hilarious and a specific memorial to county music before it was claimed by right-wingers.

Raw punk with full sound and passable vocals.

A blast of the raw elements of the 2000s indie rock. Pieces of Sufjan and Elliot Smith. Beautiful

Every song a classic. Full soulful performances. Clear and clean sounds make it al memorable.

Approachable and still untouchable. Everything is encapsulated in Green Onions. Timeless

Full of graceful slide voicings that are so unique. Definitely one arm reaching to the past and on arm reaching to the future. Overlapping so many great influences. Wow

What feels like a mostly David Bowie knock off with less polish, it does have a few gems hidden in there.

Not my cup of tea

Lightning in a bottle !

Overplayed, sure… still enjoyable and fun. Creative and catchy with a fair dose of reckless abandon.

A strange window into the band and seeing them more influenced than influencing. Solid songs throughout.

The songs that aren’t amazing still have a powerful impact on the listener. Very good music.

Great album, full of punchy gems. Better than their later stuff in my opinion

Intelligent lyrics, innovative sound and ingenious concept.

A great collection of songs, perfect for driving in the mountains. Nice variety of instrumentation.

Pleasant and powerful vocals with outrageous accompaniment.

I’m not sure if I understand this. A lot of noise. Some pleasing parts.

Amazing, a time capsule of good moods.

Catchy at times but it felt rambling and unstructured.

Surprisingly well produced even though the sounds are muted and the whole thing was a bit restrained.

A straight forward set of pure 70’s pop.

Incredible post punk example of how the rule was there were no rules.

A blast of Madchester Oasis vibes by way of Sone Roses. A real delight.

Solid dance music, some experimental textures and wild runs make it an important listen.

Ahead of their time with eclectic sounds and experimental methods!

Engrossing grooves, definitely on the frontier of electronic acoustics. A few catchy songs that make it a great listen

A nice surprise of pleasing music from a corner of the the past I had not visited. It sounds strangely familiar and relevant.

Magical vocals (always) and lyrics that catch you off guard.

Baroque bliss, a perfect combination of quality instrumentation and unassuming vocals.

Classic in every way, meditative and reckless. Untouchable

Full of nuggets ! The standard of rock operas. Fully inspired AND inspiring

Just good music

Great make out album.

Protest classic rock, a vibe that can’t be manufactured

A fun and reckless array of loud metal. Tame in today’s terms but a powerhouse of songs that all move the listener

Not interesting

A sixties collage of Al that was good !

Wow! What a beautiful collection of songs !

Varied feelings and styles make this such a diverse experience. Significant beauty in song writing!

Pop at its finest ! Great songs, engrossing lyrics, still relevant.

Great beats and a good mood album

An angsty slice of indy rock

More fun than I remember ! Solid anthemic elements with garage simplicity make this enjoyable for most everyone.

A master class in drumming! Palpable aggression and impressive energy.

An important album!

Catchy and full of hooks without it being power pop. Full of accents and creative flow

A culmination of style. Vocals and instrumentation bathed in 60’s sensibility. True Indy rock with a wild and fun sound

Punchy and beautiful. No joke, a blissful listen.

Some ripping guitar playing and a wild authentic punk recklessness

Perfect, so much sonic variety in it and still contained in a consistent sound that holds up as a relevant album. Timeless

Refined and harmonious without losing their grit. Outrageous energy and complex songwriting.

An essential template for a better catalog. A bit scattered and unfocused, but all the ingredients for a breakthrough sound.

Otherworldly sonic exploration. Definitely mood music.

A brilliant second side! Some strange throw away songs that make it seem lost in concept. But it holds up with intensely focused production.

A rousing romp of classic rock.

A soup of uncontained creativity. Pleasing to the mind more than the ear.

Energetic and catchy. It has a lot of sounds-like moments. Good vibes

Wildly varied in style with some gorgeous songs tucked into the tapestry.

Fun at times, great beats, super soulful but a little went a long way.

Authentic and pure music ! I could listen to this all day long !

Shockingly fresh and vibrant.

Impressively varied. A complex collage of different sounds.

Smooth and comforting soul.

Punchy and energetic. Still relevant and engaging.

Strange and wild. Full of off beat vibes.

Eclectic mosaic of music that’s beyond genres as a pioneering piece.

An exhibition of pure creativity! So many great songs!

An incredible slice of a collision of worlds. Indian and 90’s dance. Mesmerizing!

Solid beats, playful instrumentals and energetic lyrics

A late nineties relic! So many influences. Like a message in a bottle.

Sizzling guitar! With so much grit in the music.

Beautiful foundation for 80’s synth pop! Full of energy.

Musically alluring. Legendary combination of vocals and guitar. Not the the strongest collection of songs but haunting instrumental tangents make it stand out

Intense soundscapes, deep lyrics. If I hadn’t known that this album was about his son’s death I might not appreciate the heaviness.

Beautiful and mellow. An entire mood. Careful instrumentation and vocals, a real treat.

Ear candy !🍭

Stoner’s journey through the mind.

Loud, raucous and energetic! Raw punk from the origins.

Some nice points of songwriting, with some low points of filler. Sharp engineering and crisp sound.

A true delight, so many gems. The musicality of the album is masterful.

An excellent showcase of virtuoso. Clapton’s best

Top notch choice for background music. Moody and ambient without too much to say.

Deep sounds of blissful exotic romance.

The source of so much good music !

Up to the point of its release there hadn’t been anything as pop forward and having folk sensibility. What a treasure

Lightning in a bottle!

Nearly timeless, beautiful use of guitar.

Wild and unhinged! Cutting edge stuff

A nice little bit of Americana, but the songs sound a lot alike

Fun at times and a part of the rock tapestry but lacking dimension.

Thoroughly engaging, a real treat

This album doesn’t seem to translate to this era. There are some great songs and outstanding performances but just never quite nailing it.

Solid, bold and clear. Very accessible music, nothing interfering with the flow of music

Some shining musical moments but mostly sound effects with a beat

A real treat

Full of wild music. Vocals and guitar that move the body

So many great songs, a treasure trove of gems. Dripping in Beatles influences.

Some very interesting tunes. Some syrupy sweet, others exotic and full of fun.

Gorgeous!

Soulful virtuosity. Gritty and sweet

Beautiful song structure and addictive rhythm.

Rough around the edges and filled with energy.

Music for the right mood

I get the appeal, it explores musical corners with Jazz curiosity, but some explorations teach us that what we know is good enough

A stand out masterpiece

Bowie has his fingerprints all over this and what a work of beauty!

Fun and listenable maybe a bit forgettable

Rich and full, solid use of piano and vocal accompaniment.

Some simply mesmerizing slide guitar that gives this such grounding as a classic album.

That sweet sweet guitar!

Timeless classic

Fierce and soulful

R ‘n’ B funkiness with 70’s psychedelia made this an interesting listen

Pure fun!

Honey sweet vocals, smooth instrumentation and deep nostalgic energy

Fire! Pulsing with energy.

Strange stuff! Interesting and not interesting!!

This is a great album by The Byrds! The depth of arrangement and the jangle in tone make this a n enormous classic

Glam as art, so much to enjoy. The hooks and the rhythm make it unmistakably 70’s style

Full of interesting songs!

Rapid fire, intelligent, vulgar and addictive

Strong vocals and some catchy songs

Raw creativity harnessed by punk sensibility

So many classics! A true template for music production

Incredible interpretations of classics that didn’t need any more attention, yet still show amazing depth

A great listen! Innovation around every corner

Unforgettable innovation

Interesting and mesmerizing vocals. Tension with out release is my overall feeling

Pure classic!

Crazy hooks, wild beats and punchy lyrics

Energetic and powerful, a special mix of genius script and fluid spontaneity

Mixed with good and mediocre

Glorious vocals, intense lyrics and beautiful tones grace this immortal album

Deep deep deep lyrics, landing on notes masquerading as folk music but something much more magical

Unmistakably British

Mood music

An inferior sequel to the Smiths, but still worth a listen

A river of creative guitar playing that is dripping with genius

Some gems tucked in between some strange and mediocre songs

On the verge of chaos with 60´s sensibilities lurking to ground the album

More, more, please more!

Gentle jazz compositions compiled as a beautiful album

Somewhere between Art rock and punk - The Fall lives happily. Some strange hooks that defy any pop sensibility and vocals that push you into near agitation makes this wonderful.

More blissful chaos !

Agressive and poetic

Great selection of music

Wild and unharnessed

Hardcore and full of energy that gets the body and brain fired up

Furious and wild!

Rich and voluminous vocals spun into beautiful melodies make this a powerful collection

Incredible instrumentation, hooky and energetic, live sons were especially good

Interesting

Some people really love it, it feels overproduced and glossy with little soulfulness

A significant sample of America’s songbook

Thoroughly engrossing with superb lyrics, inspired instrumentation and flawless composition

Full of effects that still resonate. Songs that are forever memorable

Wild beats, fresh grooves, unlimited creativity

Quintessence of the 80´s so many sounds that are trademarked by that time

Stunning!

Jangle pop that has no equal. Edgy without realizing it.

Smooth and elegant with rich vocals and dignified renditions of classic songs

Exotic and relevant with depth.

Garagey and fun!

Classic punk!

Perfectly titled

Blissful

Raw and pure, somehow full sounding without being overproduced

Such a great exhibit of Christmas music, part classic part fresh take

Psychedelic and deep

Relevant as ever, full of great energy and thoughtful lyrics

Smooth and comforting, the jazz you want to hear

BEAUTIFUL

Experimental, some of it lands while other aspects fall flat. Rhythmically fascinating

Love their sound!

Full and complete

Good background music

A definite classic with several timeless gems

Not sure if I get it..,

Rip roaring guitar solos that inspire even the faintest of heart.

Funny, innovative, tasteful, timely and tasteless

Simply not my style

Mild

Strange yet familiar

Full of complex layers and interesting hooks

So raw and punchy

Wow, so gooooood!

Wonderful music

Proto punk of the first order

Shrill vocals and show tune sensibility, not quite there with refined appeal

Every song soars!

Elegant music drenched in reverb. Drum beats signaling a rock sensibility but with baroque tendencies

Some real great songs, poppy and energetic

Sing songy early 60’s vibe that didn’t ever reach me

Some delicate gems that are smooth and pleasing

Not all songs are created equal, synth drenched vibe that captures the era. Side 1 is mind blowing

Quite an accomplishment as producer, performer and writer. Significant effects that made it a standout

Classic hip hop

Soooooo goooood!

Soulful vocals and intense live energy

The source of so many good things

Revolutionary

Some amazing songs! The mood is palpable. Some great instrumentals that are just as good as any other song

Exciting tropical sounds mixed with a fresh array of wild new tones

Epic

90’s dance music at its best!

Nice grooves, it might grow on me more

Rich tones and full force performances

Interesting use of instruments, some real nice songs

Some important things happened here

Over produced and decadent

Fun and interesting. The energy is frenetic

Those beats are incredible

One foot in the 80’s and one foot in the 90’s. Outrageous and mesmerizing

An incredible example of tone based musicality

The shot heard around the world

Some major building blocks of indie rock

Intelligent and rough

Lengthy songs and wildly exotic tones make this legendary

A wanna be Lana Del Ray, harsh I know

Magic

Interesting but not accessible

Some shrill moments, but classic moments as well. Anthemic boldness make it a good listen

Some nice moments but the obsessive over use of electronics ruined anything good

Powerfully humble

Full of lesser known songs that have an off beat charm.

Brit pop at its core, pointing to much greater versions of the genre

Garage rock bliss! Some strong tracks

Moods encased in instrumental genius

Solid hip hop back bone with so many good flows

Maybe if I got more familiar with it I would like it more but it seemed like a second rate effort

Loud and clear

Fun music, English, French and Portuguese !

Challenging to the listener

Some strange cheesy songs make this a relic volume. It catches The Who before they found their style. A couple of gems give a hint of what is to come

Melodies that speak to the soul

Some fun songs

Out of this world energy !

Much more acoustic than I remember. A masterpiece in so many ways

Truly gorgeous ! Kate Bush is all over this album

I’m not in on the joke. Too cheesy for me

Pure acoustic bliss

Three immortal songs to open this album make it an event

Very smooth and tender. Catchy without hooks. The rhythm is its main ingredient

Full on 70’s pop

Punchy and vibrant

Effects and vocals that haunt

Amazing

Sounds, so many sounds. Wild and unharnessed

Not every track was music but some nice hints at what music could be without instruments

Energetic and interesting

Serious hooks with deep grooves

Explosions of fresh materials amidst songs that might feel ordinary

Songs that reach the heart

Intense flows, near genius beats

Some timeless hits that make it an undeniable classic, there are some indulgent moments that push it to be a bloated orgy

So many working parts to these pop songs! The little flourishes and the vocals are so good.

Surprisingly beautiful, soundscapes and vocals that call back to original prog

Fun and wild

Sassy and perfect

True pioneers and a strong sample of genius

An album with many faces, the volume is alone is astounding but the hidden gems and the hits make this immortal

Heartfelt

Nothing the Minute Men didn’t do better

More eclectic than I expected. Masterful execution of effects.

A delight

A treasure chest of greatness

Indie delight

Excellent album, surprising turns around every corner

Strange and not quite cohesive

Pure classic

Catchy tunes that might be a little too syrupy sweet for my ears

Full of Indy pop bliss

A pocket of sound that is like alchemy

Maybe not revolutionary but essential rock of the 70’s

Sonic journey of gloomy regrets

Essential listening, zany and tight with unpredictable turns. Unrefined and precious

Some sweet beautiful songs with some other songs

Jam band founders! Bluesy and loose

Some real drivel, close to Steely Dan in its unpalatable array, but there are some interesting tracks that make this not an entire miss.

À gem

Creative guitar genius unleashes his songwriting

Disco bliss with some other songs

Smooth melodies and deep harmonies

The less famous songs are just as good !

Straight from the post punk files

Incredible

Catchy and fun music. Superficially derived and shameless

Nothing else like it. A shower of notes

Metal pioneers bringing classic riffs

Relevant and important a fine example of performance as the quintessential version

Full of texture and energy. Begging for more listening

Proto electronic at its best no real blue print. Some of it sounds like electronic death metal. Foundational work

Waltzarama! Great beats, fun musicianship

Such fresh sounds at the time. So full of creativity and feeling

Wicked chaos of mythical proportions

Archival evidence of a churning metal machine

Some songs were rip roaring yet others were just not up to par. Fun energy and wild inspiration

Hip hop has come a long way! Early as a piece and foundational it doesn’t translate and feels stale

All good songs, a culmination of post punk legacy that translates into a fresh style that holds up as sturdy and enduring

Innovation and creativity find a way into song

Deep grooves and soulful sounds

Bug music that set the way for They Might Be Giants that no other art rock band could have done

Deep grooves, sizzling flows and samples to warm anyone’s heart

Heartbreak and soulful return to folk roots

Soaring harmonies and upbeat melodies make this a classic

Exotic and beautiful. The beats just inspire. The strange sounds wrap around my ears with pleasure

Gritty and noisy with heart. Punk - post-punk at its best

An excellent debut, songs with feeling and thump

Hardcore brilliance

A mass of material stretching from hilariously fun to thoughtfully crafted and all the way to deeply moving.

Gritty and muscular with a dash of immortal

Lively beats and addictive ear worms

Eclectic and beautiful, exotic and accessible

Some great songs, not quite electronic but with a heavy foundation

Explorations in reverb and delay making this a product of the 80´s. Simple Minds have better material than this album

Classic British punk/post-punk with ripping attitude and strutting rhythms

Hard hitting and unfiltered doom. Love ke so many other songs and albums i like without it feeling like a rip off

So many good songs, garage rock and indie sounding tracks that have more life in them than most songs produced nowadays

Soulfulness that reaches towards Ronstadt and a 70´s sensibility

Original and fresh! It holds up with time.

Solid songs, definitely 70s in most measures.

Foundational soundscapes that explore a space we forgot was there

Eclectic and worldly

Madchester saints giving good vibes while pushing up the tempo

Delicate in parts then full frenetic expressions, the vocals are mesmerizing and the instrumentation captures a wild feeling.

Roots reggae at its finest. Incredible song structure and addictive grooves

Unique sounds, fun and joyful. Speaks of an era

Out of left field genius

Sweet grooves of pan African lyrics and hip hop beats that set this up as original and inspired

Industrial bliss

Speed and volume with a vivacious front man makes this a one of a kind experience

« We smoked the last one an hour ago… » is a beautiful line! I got lost on the electronic instrumentation. A little jumbled song sequence but some real gems in there

Marvelous and heartfelt songs

Wide world of music and still a down home feel

Beautiful anthemic indie songs that please the ears

Something special in this album, the production is top notch, the mood is light and there is a slanted foundation that gives it a unique feel

Wah, wah and more wah! Some songs were a little thin while others were more than I remember. A fun ride

Minimalist pioneers, with so much space between notes it’s almost uncomfortable. An amazing collection of music that reaches to the soul

Guitar and vocals that drive all the way home. A style that fits easily into several different genres. Ear honey

Out of the blue genius with a handful of mood makers

This selection of dirges reaches so deep that there may be no way out. Such strong lyrics and gorgeous music that it is undeniably virtuousic

Strong lyrics that are as relevant today

Nice and warm

These guitar players are fire🔥

Smooth soul

Patty Smith would be proud

Pure fun! A lot of songs that deliver joy and smiles

Such a fresh take on music. David Byrne has a wild beast in him

Great mood music! Certain songs need several deeper listens

Very musical and beautiful with some catchy songs

This guy is a tour de force