1001 Albums Summary

Perfect start and wake up to the 1001 album journey through historic rock and roll.

First time giving this album a full listen from top to bottom. Certainly a solid output by Paul finally giving his audience a Beatles like experience.

Germany art pop at its finest.

Summery Irish folk dance that beckons for a period long past its prime.

Spacey, trippy, historic. Blends pop and jazz into the quintessential pro rock album of our times.

Lovely send off for a legend still at the top of his craft.

A window into the soul of a troubled individual outlines a wonderful folk debut.

Pinnacle soul, lovely voice and a powerhouse of an album.

The top, the highest, the peak of Brit Pop that holds its weight today.

Triumphant debut that would spawn the careers of everyone within the group. These heights are rarely reached and achieved for future success.

The Cosmic Ballet Goes On....

Production heavy, guitar focused blues outlined the true power of The White Stripes.

Stunning post posthumous work that captured a bluesy masterpiece of a life cut short.

Grandiose, vast, demands repeat listens to center in on the intricacies of the lyrics and arrangements. Demanding of your time and attention when an artist doesn't need Spotify to know their worth.

The original, classic and groundbreaking album that paved the way for future generations.

Sinatra riding high after two back-to-back Grammy albums of the year teams up with Antonio Carlos to elevate the bossa nova sound to new heights.

Peak indie rock. The energy, performance and lyrical blast is an era of its time that holds up to this day.

A western classic brought into the present through Fallout New Vegas. A time capsule for the olden days on the prairie.

An intriguing blend of country, blues and soul.

The peak of Van Halen's cross between hard and glam rock. Heavy singles that appealed a wide audience while appreciating long-time fans.

Post-punk debut that separated the contenders from the pretenders.

Brian Wilson's finest. Blending their tiered pop sound into a revolutionary record.

An influential masterpiece that needed time to build it's legacy.

A timeless classic that greatly benefited from a much needed remastering.

Dreamy, trippy, perfectly synced up to your life.

An interesting collection of politically charged lyrics. Likely needs a return spin to dive deeper.

The height of salsa that blends the perfect groove for the knowledgeable and rookie listener.

Revolutionary visions to blend pop, funk and Prince's signature guitar.

A forgotten indie darling that regained traction through re-release. 2nd best output after Jeff.

Old school Dylan resurfaces in the late 90s to produce another gem for the post modern world.

Beautiful piano arrangements, deep vocal soul but more of an album of its time. Still happy to appreciate today.

British trip hop pioneers with a debut that blends genres and your mind.

A bit more formulaic for a collective that has much stronger individual outputs. Still an enjoyable romp.

A standout darling that shattered the divide between indie and mainstream. The perfection behind this specific craft alienated the group to take one of the hardest left turns towards expectations for a career still redefining expectations to this day.

A definite product of its time. While I have found memories of hearing this back in 1997, it no longer resonates or holds up for my tastes.

A gritty and strong vocal performance from the King. A lovely introduction to a more expansive catalog of tracks.

One of Stevie's many masterworks. A true artist flexing on his multi-instrument skill set with grown up lyrics that still resonates with his growing audience.

Post Army Elvis stumbles a bit with consistency but still has the pipes to crank out the blues.

A classic rock staple. Undeniably catchy and fun. Stands the test of time.

A historic album that provided a voice that would spark a wild controversy. Unfairly dismissed at the time but has proven to be a timeless classic.

Folk dueling vocals, sharp lyrics and timeless melodies. A winner then and a winner now.

A lead single that transcended music at the time and pop culture to date. The full album still brings the energy of timeless soul rock.

Steve Winwood led the charge for this by the numbers blues rock album. Seems somewhat by the numbers in this day and age but a solid history lesson for a force within the industry.

Truly an album of its time. The predecessor to Jock Jams that would rule the stadium world for decades. That nostalgia drip is real and still brings a smile to my face. Maybe not one to have on repeat but holds a special place in your heart.

Hectic, chaotic, melodic and prominent songwriting.....of the times. The rawness of the production seems a bit of the era and doesn't translate as well for me on a personal level.

A perfect blend of pop and goth that was dark yet accessible. The melodies and lyrics are on point and stand the test of time.

Alt rockers hit the jackpot with legit rifts and hooks that bleed into your heart over 12 tracks.

Bold, daring and quintessential avant-garde.

A tour de force debut album with dense melodies and harmonics. A true wonder of an album that bursts with spring energy and lifts the spirit.

The original. The pioneers. The beginning of the electronic craze and of course it comes from Düsseldorf. Buckle up.

A timeless classic from an individual that is tough to stomach these days. Still, looking at this album in a vacuum has genre defining hits and leave a strong legacy.

The perfect blend of jazz for a beginner to waltz into. Easy listening although complex arrangements.

Powerful raw lyrics behind an original brand of soul like no other. Elements of rock, fund and just an overall mind trip that is relevant to the political climate of all eras.

Post Sex Pistols life takes on a familiar turn with anti establishment and killer hooks. This album helped usher in the post-punk era and the rock wave going into the 80s.

Early synth pop ushering in a blend of new wave, goth and other metrics that defined the 80s.

Björk is a bit of an enigma with her bold and unique arrangements. I've long desired to get closer to her music but have struggled to maintain a deeper connection. Debut blends together several genres with memorable lyrics and a passionate voice. Certainly worth revisiting to bring out the true genius of her work.

A solid blast from the past.

Club, soul and so much more.

Phenomenal debut from true trend setters. No other group like them at the time or to date.

An absolute monster of an album that continued the dominance expected from Led Zeppelin for the golden ages of hard rock.

An acquired cup of tea for non-Tom Waits fans but can see the charm behind his style.

The perfect blend of hip hop and soul over the tiny bit excessive length but it never seems to run dry.

Psychedelic funk's bible. A true legacy produced by a legend of the genre in George Clinton.

A wonderful compilation to re-introduce you to a queen of jazz that is still timeless today.

A solid 80s romp with a timeless classic in Sweet Dreams.

Technically sound that rips through longer than kept my ear. An output that did not agree with me on a personal level but can appreciate for others.

Passion, rage, flow, beauty.

Quintessential album that along with the Strokes helped spark the garage rock revolution of the early 2000s. The beginning of Jack White's impressive career.

A pioneer of space rock and the peak of an amazing career journey.

The perfect yacht rock album that blends smooth jazz and a hint of rock. Throw this on while exploring the various islands of the Bahamas and you'll be in heaven.

Industrial, noise punk debut from Big Black. The production is rough but enough edge and lyrical wit to keep you engaged though. Not my personal cup of tea but appreciate its historical significance.

The first album that is truly not for me. The arrangements, lyrics and oddities may have technical composure but just didn't hit for me track by track.

The second solo album from post break-up Paul Simon hits hard with melodies and lyrical wit. A true classic from front to back.

An instant rock classic. A band that defined genres. A total win from start to finish.

An early workhorse of the space rock genre. First time listener and really dug the combination of styles. Going to be a repeater for sure.

An absolute breeze of an album with 14 tracks just under 16 minutes. Not my cup of tea but can't complain too much while learning about the history of punk uprising.

An earth shaking, power house of an album by a storied veteran of the industry.

Punk meets hip-hop in a refreshing politically charged album of its time. MIA hasn't held up in terms of her promising debut but the appreciation is still there (if you ignore her current rantings).

Megadeth is not in my wheelhouse. This is a difficult album to review from a technical or artistic standpoint when the music does not agree with my tastes. Overall I can see the measurement of where it ranks in the trash categories but it is just not for me.

Psychedelic craftwork in the height of the 60s wave.

An 80s masterpiece with a current revival. The power and beauty still stand tall today.

A true leap in talent, production and lyrical prowess. Thoroughly enjoy her pop stardom in both the English and French versions.

The final Hüsker Dü album culminates with the rock and maturity you'd expect from Bob Mould. A band to remember.

The master of indie folk weaves acoustic melodies with lyrical craft that pains and amazes.

An important electronic act and an important album. That being said, it has a certain nature of repetitiveness that doesn't necessarily mean timeless. The boundaries and working blocks for future success are transparent.

A continued run of form that will never be matched. A stone cold classic from beginning to end. The energy and pacing has no rival.

A new discovery on my radar for post-punk. At the edge of the 70s before new-wave but has that sprinkle anticipating the coming change. A wonderful new addition to anyone's collection.

A classic rock stable blending psychedelic and heavy leaning rock.

A superb hit single to lead off followed by an album of its time. Never really gets back into full gear but a decent listen.

A mastercraft of rock, blues and jazz from a living legend in Rod. The soundwork holds up and is as relevant as ever.

Three in a row. The Zeppelin continues down a deeper and darker path that excites and dazzles.

A new one for me. A mind blending and genre busting output over four girthy songs. Something to revisit but a pleasant first experience.

A revolutionary album with powerful lyrics that hits at the racial divides with authority.

A psychedelic trip blending genres I didn't know where a wonderful match. Not everything hit but an important album of its era.

A rock revolution that was instrumental in the craze.

A decent romp through the post-Zeppelin era. The Born to be Wild side step though is almost unforgivable.

A strange trip into ambient that mixes a variety of genres to soothe the soul

An absolute classic from a man that may no longer deserve our attention.

A new album for me. This hits on all fronts with powerful lyrics and Wu-Tang additions throughout.

A classic rock staple with a few anthems of the era. A few tracks take a bit of a slog but an overall enjoyable listen.

Another marvel out of the Electric Lady studio. The melt of R&B, jazz and rock comes together over the course of the lengthy tracks for only 8 total.

Guitar rock, classic, staple, essential.

An introspective dive into the unknown. King Crimson challenges your mind.

A massive pop punk hit that spawned a Broadway show. There are undeniably studio crafted hits on here but the rest are more by the numbers. Not for me.

A showstopping phenomenal album from start to finish. Big hooks, biting lyrics. A masterpiece.

Quintessential prog rock. Multi dimensional. Not for everyone but with patience comes the reward.

Punktastic. A blaze of glory sweeping through kick after kick.

Stone cold classic for a stone cold dude.

BritPop origins can be traced back to this release. A blend of pop, punk with a strong focus on guitars. An enjoyable listen but overstays its welcome at 62 minutes.

Farewell to Brian Eno, the mastermind behind Roxy Music and a legend of the industry. At the top of British albums.

A simple masterpiece that has a fluid motion between the Trio. A wonderful introduction to Bill Evans and a jumping off point to your jazz discography.

A wild adventure into the unknown using psychedelic melodies to challenge and intrigue the listener.

Wild, inventive and another David Byrne masterstroke.

A stone cold classic with a variety of hits to sooth your soul on a summer day down by the docks.

A breakthrough, chill mix, rap and soul perfection.

A beautiful and haunting trip through the devilish mind of Fever Ray. A natural extension of The Knife to excite and delight.

I was hyped to see how this played out but ultimately the songs, beats and lyrics fell flat. Starts off with a bang before forgettable efforts.

The pinnacle of Celtic punk.

A fun romp through a classic 90s punk sound.

A lovely romp through the 80s vibes

Fun House is FUN. Wild take.

Blues, rock and all the nonsense that comes with the Black Keys.

Holy moly!

Brit pop at its finest, debate and recreate but here we are.

A last goodbye

A fantastic journey through Ipanema.

Another solid 80s output where the lead single is a generational impact. The remainder of the album retains the soul of the collective work but doesn't hit the dizzying heights of Take On Me.

A stunning classic from a power house in the industry.

An interest concept album about a tree and the start of Folktronica

A wonderful gem of the yesteryear gone by.

A technical marvel voice that doesn't catch me to the dizzying hype heights.

A folk legend knocks it out of the park.

A rough listen in an era of his current viewpoints and the background lyrical crafting.

Camp, glee, punk, welcome to the 80s with your hosts Adam & the Ants

A revolutionary triumph.

Progressive pop perfection.

Innovated and explosive fun.

Pump it up!

Pretentious but curious

A wonderful film noir without the film. Highly listenable.

A pure delight, get in.

A dreamscape of an album. A redemption towards the light in the face of darkness. A turning point that you'll never return from.

The queen of the 90s is stuck in its time.

Pure magic, an introduction to the master, nothing quite like it.

A solid relistening to that classic rock era.

A product of its time. Influential for the genre. A singer that left us early.

No skips, all killer no filler.

80s fun to the max

and Lawry's Seasoning Salt

The master of his craft. Old soar puss himself.

A solid 80s offering that likely will be lost over time.

A master in his craft for composure, song writing and lyrical prowess.

A grandiose run through 17 wild tracks at the height of the ELO powerhouse.

A mind bending effort using a unique approach to their craft. All and all though not within my wheelhouse.

Sharp, poetic and the start of a wonderful MC

An all time classic in the folk world. Proof that there is survival after Young.

Lovely introduction into the Missy world.

Confusing prog and art rock. I can see the appeal for a certain listener but this just wasn't for me.

A grand opera that is a bit stuck in its time but still has its charm.

Influential and an 80s staple for the alt rock specialists. A little too noise rock for my tastes.

A beautiful freak of an album.

A lovely folktronica romp.

Poetic heavy metal

Absolute perfection from the master blending folk rock at its finest.

A guitar driven classic as the rock n' roll era that moved into the 80s never truly died.

A fantastic rush through the 60s from a legendary band cut short.

A masterpiece that re-invented an 80s powerhouse into a 90s machine.

A lovely spin through an Australian 80s should have been powerhouse.

Ol' sourpuss does it again.

The springboard of an epic career which was cemented with this 70s masterpiece.

An absolute cracker from the Kid from Long Island. So many hits and underappreciated melodies.

A surprisingly fun journey of the expanded universe of Bob Mould

An absolute classic and a revolution in jazz world by the master of his craft.

A new discovery for me with straight forward glam rock. In your face and proud of it.

A modern revelation in psych pop by one of its original pioneers.

The start of something special.

The Smiths at their finest. Easily accessible today as it was in the 80s.

90s girl rock that goes unappreciated and somewhat forgotten for these pioneers.

A rock/pop powerhouse but oversaturation takes its toll.

Selling out or perfecting their craft which happened to coincide with mainstream audiences? Whatever your thoughts were at the time or today, the tunes here are rapid and relentless.

An absolute gem out of nowhere to establish a powerhouse in the genre.

Light, breezy and no skips for your summer adventure back to 1980.

A masterpiece of Americana. One of the best albums of the 80s and all time. The cultural and elevated experience is timeless.

A true classic, genre bending masterpiece

Beck died for your sins so you didn't have to go through such heartbreak. A memorizing and hauntingly beautiful album.

The early Byrd gets the 5 star review for their best output and easy listenability 50 years later.

A fun romp through the dizzying sounds of Thin Lizzy and the energy felt in their live performances.

A world music powerhouse that required a bit of effort to find online but in the end, a worthy treat for your musical palette.

Eno + Byrne = Rocky VII: Adrian's Revenge!

A lovely self titled debut that brought the fire and spark to the mainstream.

An absolute banger of jazz-rock that is in the pinnacle of historic albums.

A trippy experience that outlined the strength of Zappa early in his career.

Damn fine 60s era folk/acid rock to bring you back to a time and place you wish you could dream of.

A tour de force that has hit after hit as Led Zeppelin completed their world take over. Some controversy in writing upon look back but hard to deny its impact.

Iggy's finest. Accessible, yet punk rock enough to stand the test of time.

A wonderful romp from 80s legends aging like a fine wine into the 90s.

Nostalgic; beautiful; lyrically wit. Just an escapism album from one of the best bands of the 2000s.

Lovely craftmanship and song writing in the early days of concept albums. Slightly overstays its welcome.

A masterpiece of rhyme and rhythm. The beats are fresh and the flows are fantastic.

A bold and dark turn which foreshadows the power of Kanye and an inevitable downfall.

A phenomenal album. A mind-bending break and pivot from the masters of their craft. Established their rock credentials only to left turn and blow your mind.

A nice output into ambient techno with a variety of sampling techniques to keep you interested.

An eclectic collection of 90s techno tracks that still have relevancy today.

Stone cold classics from a punk era that was fading into the 80s.

Double your pleasure with the finest output imaginable from the legendary duo.

A blast from the past that reminds all 12 year olds of that glorious trip to Sam Goody to pick this bad boy up. Still has catchy as ever.

Soulful, funk, jazz, hip-hop. Q-tip comes back to define his sound for the future.

A pinnacle in a career of pinnacles. Bowie has never sounded stronger bending his will across genres.

A fine entry into the dream/psych pop realm that still resonates today.

A pure triumph of cool.

Brit, psych rock that is unoffending to the ears.

A sublime classic

An absolute blast from start to finish as your entry into Brazilian music.

An outstanding debut into the world of ambient techno. A surprise and a revelation.

Some stone cold classics plus others you likely remember to bring you back to an era of pure fun and excitement.

Rod Stewart's upbringing is a classic rock staple.

Bob Dylan at his apex, his peak. His craft and vision are second to none.

A fun listen but ultimately a little stale production and by the numbers lyrics.

Absolute peak grunge. The memories of Chris Cornell still echo to this day.

Ziggy Stardust Pt II hits fast and hits hard.

Early post punk and spa that is a delight from start to finish. It brought a smile to my face launching at 5am on a Monday morning.

An all time classic song filled out with classic rock by the numbers to complete the album.

A unique blues album from the heart of Africa.

A fine semi hardcore endeavor.

A wonderful African beat introduction

Lovely follow up to Harvest. Witty, soulful and well crafted country rock tunes.

An interesting take on the 80s industrial scene. Not easily accessible for the casual listener.

Back when indie weird was indie gold.

The beginning of something special. A true departure for a band coming into their craft and exploring the themes and sonic vibes that would set fans up for life.

A positive debut for Cube after the big split with N.W.A. Great beats, flows and overall a time capsule back to a different era in rap.

An outstanding introduction to Afrobeat that has timeless melodies.

A masterpiece full stop.

The greatest double album of all time from a master at his craft.

A powerhouse album that cemented on of the biggest stars in the game.

Steely Dan at their finest. Wonderful jazz rock classics 50 years later.

Iconic songs along with additional filler with anger and misogynistic lyrics.

A fun run through a folk rock staple.

A lovely introduction into the master of country and weed.

Frank brings the hot rats to you hard and fast.

Dreamscape, moving, beautiful and a wonderful introduction to the powerful Sigur Rós collection.

A lovely alt country surprise.

A grand opus to fulfill Billy's every wish and desire. The peak of Pumpkins but the beginning of their collapse.

Rockin' roll

Brooding, haunting and perfect Waits.

Powerful sludge metal but just not for me.

Poetic, lyrical wit and pure Morrissey before the crash.

Pure Bowie magic. Continues his run of perfection.

Prolific voice, lyrics and musical whim.

Debut punk magic from a legend of the alternative scene.

A wonderful and dense exploration of the Beatles at their peak.

A refreshing morning drink to rip up your day.

Eno and the consistency of ambient pleasure.

A delightful romp through tango jams.

Rush into the future and prepare for sonic bliss.

A live staple. Bob Dylan at his apex.

Early brit-pop that screams 80s.

An instant classic. The rhymes, the beats, classic BBs.

Part of the originals, trend setting and ground breaking.

An absolute classic that is being re-evaluated in the recent years given the overall controversies. No need to cloud your judgment, this was earnest and worthy of the praise it received.

A cultural phenomenon which catapulted Eminem into the highest ranks of the game.

Classic Cat. Whimsical, folklore and lyrical crafting near the top.

Good ol' country blues.

A fun moment of time in the early 2000s. Still has bangers but the charm doesn't stick around

Funky fresh and dynamic. Love the introduction to these beats.

Folk lyrics, slow burn rock and Neil's Crazy ride towards his apex.

Lovely vocal and rhymes if ultimately not the classic to stick around.

Biblical, thoughtful and a colorful dance with Dolly.

A lovely little collection of original style rock n' roll.

A few classic Bowie moments but more by the numbers than a revolution.

Pop, synth, 80s, British....it all adds up.

The culmination of a four year streak that is unrivaled. A true guitar god doing his thing.

A stellar front running classic with influences for days in the modern game.

The perfect harmony between country and rock.

A refreshing country pop album that put Kacey into the superstardom level she deserves.

Woodstock to the heart, but got love for all Lie and die in the fire, where I learned to ball Our House is the place where I lay my dome On the streets of the San Francisco where my Country Girl roam

A surprising Brit pop sensation with a solid mix of punk to shake up the formula.

A lovely debut from a more alternative fixture of the garage band scene in the early 2000s. One of the biggest singles of the new century which is still a great anthem for the time at large.

Classic Petty and an introduction to his brand of straight forward loveable rock.

Substantial jazz fusion for the new ear and listener.

A hardcore punk staple of the genre that ultimately feels dated to my ears.

Hard rock blues pivot for Beck that rings your ears well enough.

Classic Rush, classic rock, classic for you.

An interesting experience in the black metal space as aptly named.

A solid output of Method's brand of 90s and early 2000s rap game.

A surreal follow up to one of the hardest pivots in music that shock the fans and the music core to its soul.

A self titled delight to a power house of the genre.

The high profile timeline of the Chemical Brothers. A solid output for their own album which would bled into the 90s collaborations.

A wonderful surprise. Right in my wheelhouse and somehow was completely blind. That Indie-Folk I crave and so much of it.

A solid output but not among Queens heights.

An indie rock staple that still has meaning and purpose today.

A triumph in the country rock genre.

The beginning of her ascent to superstardom not seen since Michael Jackson.

A solid live output that didn't quiet catch my ear.

An 80s lost gem within a sea of classics. Super happy to have discovered this and all the related artists generated afterwards.

The breakage of Talking Heads yields highly positive results.

Hot buttered soul feeds you the silky smooth tunes you wish were still dominate.

A lovely display of an 80s legend.

A wild psychedelic ride that helps you appreciate the surfers for what they are worth to the industry.

An absolute peach of a record with many likeable hits.

A funkadelic trip through time. Lovely grooves and beats.

A visionary in guitar rock that transcends time.

A transcending blockbuster that is like any other. The perfect sophomore album (yes he had One Foot in the Grave) in the mainstream to crush expectations and cement Beck's legacy as an artist that cannot be matched.

Pure Prince magic.

The apex of Brit Pop. Over the top, expansive and pure rock bliss. This is perfection.

An experimental journey into the avant-garde world of Björk. It took a few listens to truly dive in deep to appreciate but the creativity is off the charts.

A classic post Beatles entry into the pantheon of historic albums.

A strange journey into the mind.

A refresher back to the Fatboy Slim era of life.

Deep 70s classic rock.

The impossible task of a perfect follow up was achieved before tragedy set in and elevated it further.

Perfect uptown live modes

Lost in a dream

Pure Young. Slow burners and rock god moments.

Another master stroke from Mr. Dylan.

A lovely little reminder of the genius in the 80s.

Simon and Garfunkel got back together just in time to remind us of their original glory.

A lovely album from Carole that still hits.

A simple amount of overwhelming material but pure 80s bliss when you narrow your focus.

Real good

80s rock perfection.

Super chill and easy listenin

Experimentation at its peak early 2000s

Super delicious

Pure bliss

A stable effort

A true magical banger that set up Janelle as a superstar.

The perfect album to start the new millennium and usher in a champion of the alt indie scene.

A lovely debut album from a general powerhouse that has been divided over the years after strong personalities and movie quotes.

A stone cold classic sophomore album that avoids the slump and sets the stage of the biggest band of all time.

Another tour de force for a power house of the 80s

Pure unadulterated rock god bliss.

A bizarre entry into electronica that has moments of bliss but lacked the staying power.

An absolute classic opener backed by 9 more classic tracks.

Get some exercise to a classic Brit Pop machine.

A fun romp back to the mid 60s for unoffensive rock.

All the classics arranged by a beautiful psycho.

A precursor to Brit Pop with a Scottish flair that doesn't quit.

An epic in garage rock power. Opening with a tour de force (which may have reached levels beyond their control at stadiums) and continuing with hard hitting rock that elevates the soul.

A rarity that was not available on Spotify (forshame). Funky and hits just right.

A cowboy delight.

A sublime classic from the master of his craft.

The impossible follow up to a debut classic still hits hard today.

A classic avant-pop with some true hits from that era.

A true sonic ranch.

Power in the message and the legacy.

Talking a winner and a classic that outlines the power of the Heads.

Tago Mago Wango

Ozzy at his super power height.

Indie slacker rock anthems for days.

Pure 90s electronic bliss that shows the power the Chem Bros once held in their apex.

Wild and crazy industrial metal....while pioneers, not for me.

Back to life with a powerhouse of a voice lost to corruption.

A magical mystery tour into the psyche of Wayne and Co that delivers at all levels.

High end psychoactive pop energy.

The continuous success wave of a top 3 band of the 80s before their coming transformation into icons.

Funk, rock, horns and a whole lot of fun.

A calming influence into the world of Hindustani classical music

Re-introduction to a solid Glam rock experience.

Lovely 80s tune with some critical smashes.

High-life for your musical ears.