1001 Albums Summary

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236
Albums Rated
3.18
Average Rating
22%
Complete
853 albums remaining

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1960
Favorite Decade
Funk
Favorite Genre
UK
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38
5-Star Albums
25
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Wild Wood
Paul Weller
5 3.09 +1.91
Selling England By The Pound
Genesis
5 3.19 +1.81
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
5 3.2 +1.8
Fragile
Yes
5 3.32 +1.68
Music From Big Pink
The Band
5 3.34 +1.66
Synchronicity
The Police
5 3.4 +1.6
Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
5 3.4 +1.6
Imagine
John Lennon
5 3.44 +1.56
War
U2
5 3.45 +1.55
Diamond Life
Sade
5 3.47 +1.53

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
1984
Van Halen
1 3.49 -2.49
Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
1 3.47 -2.47
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
1 3.4 -2.4
Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
1 3.34 -2.34
British Steel
Judas Priest
1 3.29 -2.29
Rust In Peace
Megadeth
1 3.24 -2.24
Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
1 3.2 -2.2
The Bones Of What You Believe
CHVRCHES
1 3.16 -2.16
Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
1 3.13 -2.13
No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
1 3.07 -2.07

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Beatles 3 5
Led Zeppelin 2 5
R.E.M. 2 5
Stevie Wonder 2 5
Bob Marley & The Wailers 2 5

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Megadeth 2 1
Sepultura 2 1
Tom Waits 3 2

Controversial

ArtistRatings
Van Halen 1, 4

5-Star Albums (38)

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Popular Reviews

Music From Big Pink by The Band

I hear every genre in this lp. I also hear the influence this album had on so many bands since 1968. Wonderful and inspiring music.

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy

Eh, not my cup of ramen and I just don't get electronic music with a cockney accent repeating the 3 to 4 lines written for each song.

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar

I don't see what all the hype is about this guy

1-Star Albums (25)

All Ratings (236)

A Love Supreme by John Coltrane
Jan 10 2024

Was aware of John Coltrane and the A Love Supreme album due to my time working at Tower Records for 10 years, but this was my first listen. I liked the solos of each instrument and how the individual songs were just that - independent - but somehow blended together. I rate this a 4 out of 5.

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel
Jan 11 2024

Familiar with the album and a big fan of what the two lifelong friends became. Standout tracks are Scarborough Fair, Homeward Bound (my favorite) , 59th St. Bridge & Silent Night/7 o'clock news. Their first album as S&G and it shows. But talented enough.

Brothers by The Black Keys
Jan 12 2024

Wow, what a nice surprise. Am aware of the Black Keys mostly the current stuph, but this album kicks. Just a guitar and drum duo amazes you how much quality sound they produce. The guitarist and vocalist Dan Auerbach is also a sometime DJ on Sirius XM radio

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jan 13 2024

I'll admit it I love me some Chili's!! This was my favorite album until they released Stadium Arcadium, but only because SA was a double LP. Standout tracks are Scar Tissue, Otherside, Californication, Savior & Road tripping.

C'est Chic by CHIC
Jan 16 2024

Wow! Nile Rodgers, Luther Vandross, Bernard Edwards & Tony Thompson just to name a few make this a top notch R&B/Disco releases of 1978.

British Steel by Judas Priest
Jan 17 2024

Compared to Sabbath, Zep and Queen. I'm a big fan of the latter two and do not agree.

1977 by Ash
Jan 24 2024
Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits
Jan 25 2024

I give it a 1 because it has bagpipes - which is a good thing.

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Jan 27 2024

I bought this album 5 times, twice the lp (original release in 69 and again the Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab edition. On 8 track and the original CD and the 2014 remastered CD.

Third by Soft Machine
Jan 31 2024
Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Feb 13 2024
Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Feb 14 2024

Based on the title track this would earn 5 stars but due to the remainder os the songs being hot tub jazz, which is definitely not my cup of tea I have to score a 2

Trans Europe Express by Kraftwerk
Feb 15 2024

In 2014, the Los Angeles Times called it "the most important pop album of the last 40 years".[2] Yeah, I don't think so. It's good butthe most important?

Feb 18 2024

Been listening to this band since their first EP Chronic Town (different meaning to chronic back then).

Live! by Fela Kuti
Feb 20 2024
1989 by Taylor Swift
Feb 22 2024

I know the Swifties are all about Shake it Off but for my money Clean is the stand out track

1984 by Van Halen
Feb 27 2024

"To summarise...this album and the genre it belongs too should be sealed in a large container and buried in a secret location...never to be found and/or opened again. 0 Stars!" Couldn't have said it better

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Feb 29 2024
Imagine by John Lennon
Mar 02 2024
The Stranger by Billy Joel
Mar 03 2024

Had this on an 8 track tape in 1977, nuff said

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Mar 05 2024
Aja by Steely Dan
Mar 14 2024
2112 by Rush
Mar 17 2024
xx by The xx
Mar 19 2024
Dummy by Portishead
Mar 26 2024
Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 31 2024
Ys by Joanna Newsom
Apr 01 2024

So sad

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Apr 05 2024

Scott 2 deserves a 2

Kollaps by Einstürzende Neubauten
Apr 17 2024
Music From Big Pink by The Band
Apr 19 2024

I hear every genre in this lp. I also hear the influence this album had on so many bands since 1968. Wonderful and inspiring music.

Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
Apr 21 2024

Was aware of band but thought they were a jazz/new age category. So the electronic music surprised me and not a good one.

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Apr 22 2024

Great musicianship but just not my cup of tea.

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye
Apr 29 2024

Wow, color me surprised. Read the bio before listening and was not expecting Reggae from a gent born in Scotland.

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
May 02 2024
Murder Ballads by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
May 07 2024

I disliked this more than I thought I would

Group Sex by Circle Jerks
May 08 2024

I didn't have the time to listen to this 15 minute album

Thriller by Michael Jackson
May 10 2024
Rio by Duran Duran
May 11 2024
Dust by Screaming Trees
May 19 2024
Chris by Christine and the Queens
May 20 2024
Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
May 21 2024

2 songs from this album were already on my main playlist which confirms I have excellent taste in music.

War by U2
May 25 2024

This was my favorite U2 album since Boy, and stayed that way until Actung Baby was released.

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
May 27 2024
Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
May 28 2024

Who's idea was it to include this album?

All Mod Cons by The Jam
May 31 2024

One thing is for sure, Paul Weller is a huge Paul McCartney fan.

Jun 02 2024

I believe the word Shite has been used frequently to describe this record. Not agreeing nor am I disagreeing.

Odessa by Bee Gees
Jun 05 2024

Most definitely not their best effort.

White Ladder by David Gray
Jun 07 2024

Enjoyable but haters gonna hate

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jun 08 2024

Watching the biopic earlier this year helped me understand the thought process while composing their songs (Wailersl contributed equally)

The White Album by Beatles
Jun 09 2024

C'mon, it's The Beatles White Album! 🥰💯❤️😍

Jun 10 2024

The punk rock I've learned to respect was either political (The Clash) or tongue in cheek (Sex Pistols, Dead Kennedys). This band is neither, they do love to compose songs about sex or the lack of.

Fragile by Yes
Jun 11 2024

My Journalism teacher in high school introduced us to this album which introduced me to prog. Next thing you know Jethro Tull and Moody Blues are in heavy rotation on my turntable.

Larks' Tongues In Aspic by King Crimson
Jun 13 2024

As stated before by another member: " Too much Prog, not enough Rock. I'm more of an Adrian Belew Crimson fan than this stuff.

Kings Of The Wild Frontier by Adam & The Ants
Jun 14 2024

This album was fairly big during my time as a DJ and Music Director for a college radio station in the 80's. Unfortunately it hasn't aged as well as a lot of its contemporaries.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Jun 15 2024

Was aware of the band but not the history they made. It's OK but not something I would listen to frequently. I did add 5 Man Army to my main playlist for it's Reggae sound. 3.5/5

The Cars by The Cars
Jun 18 2024

One of my favorite records from that time and it was fun to listen to the whole thing instead of the occasional play on satellite radio.

Wild Wood by Paul Weller
Jun 19 2024

The Jam delivered excellent rock records and The Style Council released excellent pop records. This is wonderful! The composition and recording are so damn good!

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic
Jun 20 2024

I don't get it. This lp has a ton of 5 reviews praising the funk. Quite frankly I hear nore funk in a Chili Peppers album or a Grand Funk Railroad lp. Don't get me wrong it is very good but it starts off with a 9 minute Rock solo guitar and ends with another 9 minute opus but this time it was an ode to the band War. In-between were some very good soul and blues tracks. I will be listening again.

So Much For The City by The Thrills
Jun 21 2024

According to 23andme I am 93% irish and yet this is not my jam

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Jun 22 2024
Celebrity Skin by Hole
Jun 23 2024

I challenge the fact that there are 2 Hole albums on this list!

Dry by PJ Harvey
Jun 24 2024

I like some PJ but this one is not some.

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Jun 25 2024

Not my cup of tea nor what I appreciate coming out if my headphones.

Happy Sad by Tim Buckley
Jun 26 2024

Wow, Tim Buckley goes Prog

The Visitors by ABBA
Jun 27 2024

Not a fan of ABBA and this one didn't change my mind.

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
Jun 28 2024

I liked this a lot. Very surprised I did.

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Jun 29 2024

One of my favorite Bowie albums. Nothing but a rating of 10/10 on every track.

Diamond Life by Sade
Jul 06 2024

A really great album, especially a debut release. Loved it when it came out and it still holds up after almost 40 years.

Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
Jul 08 2024

Impressive that Norah was only 21 when she released this debut. It's alright listening occasionally but not too occasional.

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Jul 09 2024

Eh, not my cup of ramen and I just don't get electronic music with a cockney accent repeating the 3 to 4 lines written for each song.

Liquid Swords by GZA
Jul 10 2024

Wow, great host and great guests which should pop but it don't to me.

Disintegration by The Cure
Jul 11 2024

Another great album by Robert and gang. Loved this band since the first time I'd heard Boys Don't Cry on college radio. Fave songs: Pictures of you, fascination street, lovesong & lullaby

Heroes to Zeros by The Beta Band
Jul 12 2024

I disagree. Did not have to listen to this caca. 0/5

Nevermind by Nirvana
Jul 13 2024

I really had to grow into this lp. All my friends were goo goo about it but I was not impressed. Well they say you get wiser as you grow older so now I'm a big fan.

Headquarters by The Monkees
Jul 14 2024

The Monkees debuted on tv when I was 11 years old, and they were my jam. Several reviews applaud the Headquarters lp because the boys contributed more than vocals. But the first two albums were played by session hired guns and written by professionals. So they were my favorite. On their fourth they had the experience of writing and playing unlike Headquarters their rookie effort.

Connected by Stereo MC's
Jul 15 2024

I've heard of them but never heard then. Unexpectedly impressed 3.5/5

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Jul 16 2024

A very good album. Released a year after I graduated high school, and I was all about Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and locally the Tubes. So I didn't pay much attention to Laurel Canyon music unless it was on the radio. But surprise, I enjoyed it very much

Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Jul 20 2024

So many great songs (Suite Judy..., Teach your children, Marrakesh Express and a cover of Everybody's Talking) with arguably the best harmonies this side of the Beatles.

Arise by Sepultura
Jul 21 2024

I'm at a loss as to why this is on this list.

Jul 22 2024

Man o man did they lie. This not hardcore, at all. Just a major crush on Bowie with none of the talent.

Graceland by Paul Simon
Jul 26 2024

Not the first time Paul has slipped in some tasty Afro beats

Ten by Pearl Jam
Jul 27 2024

Very hip album. Enjoyed it a lot.

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Jul 29 2024

Very cool music

In Utero by Nirvana
Jul 30 2024

Not my favorite Nirvana album.

Vivid by Living Colour
Jul 31 2024

I knew about them but didn't pay much attention to them. Now I know why. Obviously BIG fans of Prince, but more so on his guitar prowess and it's a nice quality to imitate but not enough to keep my interest.

Kenya by Machito
Aug 01 2024

It's okay

Fun House by The Stooges
Aug 02 2024

Mighty fine punk rock with a saxophone?!?

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Aug 03 2024

I don't see what all the hype is about this guy

Revolver by Beatles
Aug 04 2024

The studio effects really shine on this album.

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
Aug 05 2024

I hate to be cruel to the handicapped but Sir Wyatt is no Don Henley in the vocals category

Bad by Michael Jackson
Aug 08 2024

Better than his sister's album.

Aug 09 2024

Wow, their first 2 albums are masterpieces. I received both on my birthday from my gay cousin who knew his stuff about the category of music. I prefer the second one to the first but both are solid 5/5

Van Halen by Van Halen
Aug 10 2024

Definitely their best album.

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
Aug 11 2024

This is good, especially the 3 singles, but not as good as Meat is Murder, the lp before this one.

Stephen Stills by Stephen Stills
Aug 12 2024

Wow, a who's who of talent participated on this lp, Hendrix, Clapton, Booker T, Ringo, Cass Elliot and Andy Johns in the engineer seat. No wonder it sounds as good as it does.

NEU! 75 by Neu!
Aug 16 2024

Reminds me of OMD which is not a bad thing at all.

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
Aug 18 2024

I heard more Boy George influence than Lou Reed. And I know I don't want to hear this again.

Purple Rain by Prince
Aug 21 2024

Eventually the artist formerly know as Prince is a bloody genius and Purple Rain is just another example of that.

Queen Of Denmark by John Grant
Aug 22 2024

Nice voice but lousy songs. Am not aware of Czars and after experiencing their leas singer I will not be researching them.

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock
Aug 24 2024

Absolutely love the funk built into this. I agree with my fellow reviewer that this is a jazz album for rock fans.

Maxinquaye by Tricky
Aug 25 2024

I could've lived my life happy without listening to this. So no, not something I need to hear.

Bone Machine by Tom Waits
Aug 26 2024

Sorry Tom, but I'm just not digging it.

Roots by Sepultura
Aug 28 2024

It's hard to believe that this band has 2 albums one must listen to. Actually I'm gobsmacked that they produced 1 lp that fit the criteria.

Like A Prayer by Madonna
Aug 30 2024

I agree with Wiki description, there is more rock on this album compared to the pop sound on her previous releases. Plus the contributions from Prince is a bonus.

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Aug 31 2024

Thought I was a fan of Kate Bush but this is the first time I listened to this album all the way through and color me impressed. Love the pop sensibilities of side one but totally enjoyed the prog of the '9th Wave' side.

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Sep 01 2024

Morrissey is talented but Marr is the star of this band.

Very by Pet Shop Boys
Sep 02 2024

This is ok but haven't heard anything better than West End Girls from them since its release.

Quiet Life by Japan
Sep 04 2024

Heard it back in the day but thought another listen couldn't hurt. Again, I was wrong. Hasn't caused an appreciation whatsoever.

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Sep 06 2024

I apologize for being prejudiced towards Bob Dylan (Robert Zimmerman). I think he's a genius!

Sep 08 2024

Am a fan of the band, especially Jeff Tweedy. But not so much of this album. I find it too boring and nothing like their earlier work.

Bossanova by Pixies
Sep 09 2024

I've heard much better songs from this band and unfortunately none are on this album.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
Sep 10 2024

I like me some Afrobeat and I like this. Sorry to read about the consequences that resulted from the government not accepting the criticism.

Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
Sep 11 2024

How does Tim Walz say it? Oh yeah, "Weird"

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Sep 26 2024

MTV would not have been as good without ZZ Top.

Bright Flight by Silver Jews
Sep 27 2024

Was this a joke being played on us?

Low by David Bowie
Sep 28 2024

Full disclosure, I'm a big Bowie fan. As usual I love the pop rock songs but not so much the electronic instrumentals. Also, my least favorite of the Berlin Trilogy.

Transformer by Lou Reed
Sep 29 2024

Every album released in 1972 should have been mandatory to be that band's cover/version of Vicious

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