1001 Albums Summary

Somehow calming and exciting simultaneously. Able to evoke a joy and passion for love. All I can think about is dancing at my wedding

Not bad, didn't know this album has the "Freak out!" song. Overall not that into disco

Never listened to Lorde before, overall solid. Top tracks: Liability, Perfect Places

Absolutely incredible album. My favorite from Muse. Top tracks: Knights of Cydonia, Supermassive Black Hole, City of Delusion

Very unique. Never heard alt hip-hop before, intrigued. I don't think the album is for me, but it's infectiously catchy and fun. Top tracks: After Hours, Can I Kick It?, Ham 'N' Eggs

Side one has some catchy riffs but nothing great. Side two is better but not by much. Favorite tracks: Private Life

The cover songs are better than the originals, which makes me want to listen to other songs by the original artists instead of more Rod Stewart. Top tracks: Only a Hobo, Country Comforts

Solid and fun, enjoyed the whole album. Nothing stood out, but nothing was bad

Absolutely incredible. Somehow never heard any of her songs before. Every song was fun, engaging, and enjoyable

Fun and unique sound, very easy listening. Just wish it didn't have any filler tracks; less is more Top tracks: Brimfield of Asha, We're in Yr Corner, Good to Be on the Road Back Home

A few catchy riffs, but not very good or memorable otherwise. Unfortunately generic

Very good and engaging album. Never listened to Peter Gabriel's solo career, glad to hear he's still good after Genesis. Top tracks: Solsbury Hill, Here Comes the Flood

Really can't tell if I love or hate this album. All the songs feel like they have great parts and bad parts, very torn. Top tracks: Running Up That Hill, Cloudbusting

Really surprised how much I like this album. Music is great, vocalist is very 80s corny. Might turn into a guilty pleasure album. Top tracks: Dominion, Flood I & II, Driven Like the Snow

Songs start great, but all feel the exact same. Album should have left more on the cutting room floor. Top tracks: Blues Music, Walk to Slide

Absolutely loved the album. Fun, driving, and a very easy listen. Also will never not love a concept album Top tracks: Victoria, Shangri-La, Mr. Churchill Says, Arthur

Costello's voice took some getting used to, never been much of a fan of easy listening music. Top tracks: You Tripped at Every Step, Still Too Soon to Know

Very fun and relaxing listen. Entire album was superb. Top tracks: Chan Chan, Dos Gardenias, Candela, Orgullecida

Lol, the Shrek band. Pretty decent; don't know if I'd say I loved any of it, but far from disliked. Top tracks: Beautiful Freak, Guest List, Your Lucky Day in Hell

Fantastic album. Heartfelt and entertaining songs. Love every song on the album

Honestly don't understand the hype around this album, did not enjoy. Overrated in my opinion. Listened to both US & UK versions

Pretty solid, very fun rhythm tracks. Don't know if I'd listen to regularly, but definitely could put it on in the car. Top tracks: Being the Pain, All I Need, Release Yo' Delf

Never been the biggest R&B fan, but certainly still enjoyable. A lot of the songs do feel very similar, which is unfortunate. Top tracks: Cry to Me, If You Need Me

Very nostalgic album. Peak 2000s rap-rock. Cringey, but in a fun way. Top tracks: With You, In the End, Pushing Me Away

Absolutely incredible album. Metallica is always electric, but the orchestra fits together perfectly with the band. Great performance. Top tracks: The Call of Ktulu, Master of Puppets, For Whom the Bell Tolls, The Outlaw Torn

Nice and easy listening. Nothing too noteworthy, nothing too offensive. Would make for good studying music. Top tracks: Tantos Desejos, Felicidade, Sereia

It's disco. That's about as much of a reaction that any disco album will get out of me. Still some decent/fun songs. Top tracks: He's the Greatest Dancer, We Are Family

Muzak/easy listening is fine, and this is certainly better than standard yacht-rock. The jazzy feel definitely helps it stand out. Top tracks: Deacon Blues, Josie

Was ready to not like this album at all after the first few tracks, but I was pleasantly surprised that it ended strong. Top tracks: Archives of Pain, Revol, Die in the Summertime

Very derivative and uninspired. Honestly don't get how this band nearly rivaled the Beatles for a brief time

Fantastic album. Raw unparalleled energy mixed with excellent musicianship. Top tracks: Master of Puppets, Disposable Heroes, Orion

Maybe I just didn't get it, but I honestly thought this album was terrible. Nothing else to say really

Always love returning to the roots of good music. Still sounds a little dated and Ozzy is Ozzy, but the music is fantastic. Top tracks: Black Sabbath, NIB, Evil Woman, Warning

Was a little intimidated by the 3+ hour run time, but it's absolutely worth it. Every song is fun and soothing, sweet and a little goofy

Would probably like it more if I was more into country, but fairly respectable. Tops tracks: Brass Buttons, In My Hour of Darkness

The music is superb, but I really don't like Drake as a vocalist. Unfortunate, because I feel like these songs with a better vocalist would be incredible. Top tracks: Introduction, Northern Sky, Sunday

Honestly always liked Pearl Jam the least of any of the big grunge 90s bands. That being said, this album is still really good. Top tracks: Even Flow, Jeremy, Oceans

Was expecting to hate this album. Didn't end up hating it, but still not really a fan. Just kind of feels like whatever, no real purpose to the album. Top tracks: Tooting Bec Wreck

Somehow despite always hearing about how good Jimi Hendrix is/was, I never got around to listening. Can't believe it took me this long to appreciate greatness. Top tracks: Crosstown Traffic, Voodoo Chile, Rainy Day, Dream Away/Still Raining, Still Dreaming, All Along the Watchtower, Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

Nice easy listening. Nothing remarkable, but nothing too bad. Never been one for soft rock but this wasn't the worst

Very powerful and soulful album with important lyrics. Don't know if I would have listened to it before this project, so thankful for that. Top tracks: Freddie's Dead, Eddie Should Know Better, No Thing on Me

Pretty solid overall, nothing too offensive. A lot of the songs do blend together unfortunately, but the top songs stand out in a satisfying way. Top tracks: Little Wing, Layla, Thorn Tree in the Garden

I don't think I've listened to a more powerful lyricist yet on this journey. I only wish I liked Dylan's vocals more, some tracks are just a bit much. But there's no denying the passion behind every song, and I have an immense respect for this album. Top tracks: Idiot Wind, You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go, Shelter From the Storm, Buckets of Rain

I appreciate Bob Marley and the social message in his lyrics, but I don't think this album connected with me unfortunately

I really find it humorous that every time I get a new wave album from the 80s, it's either amazing or terrible. No in between. Unfortunately I thought this was terrible, none of the songs felt cohesive or like complete thoughts

Not really sure how to feel about this one. Bitter Sweet Symphony being almost a meme song is hilarious, the rest of the album was decent and a little corny. Definitely some stronger songs. Negative points for making me thinking Lucky Man was going to be an ELP cover. Top tracks: Sonnet, The Drugs Don't Work

The slower more heartfelt tracks were nice, but I'm just never going to be that interested in pop music. Especially 80s pop. Top tracks: Promise to Try, Cherish

Hilarious, bizarre, catchy, original. Absolutely incredible album from start to finish. Nothing feels like filler either. Some hidden gems that get overshadowed by the bigger songs too

+1 for sounding incredibly modern. This could have been released in 2024 and I would not have questioned it -1 for it just not being that good. The instrumental tracks were good, just too few of them Top tracks: Tides, Nadia

This may be the single worst album I've ever heard. Maybe if it was a 20 minute sample of each 4 bar loop, but almost 3 hours of the same repetitive drum beat? Legitimately embarrassing that this was released, much less got a 20th anniversary edition. Even more appalling that it's in this list

A timeless jazz classic. Combines two of my favorite things: jazz and odd meter

Really enjoyed this album. Every song feels melancholy and comforting at the same time. Very relaxing and reflective listen. Top tracks: Stolen Car, Central Reservation, Stars All Seem to Weep

Unfortunately forgettable and generic. Nothing else really to say. Reading that this band was endorsed by others like Peter Gabriel really set higher expectations, which this didn't come close to meeting

Surprisingly enjoyable, shame the Bee Gees moved away from this sound into disco. This album feels more timeless and interesting. Also could have removed some of the songs to make a perfect single LP. Top tracks: Odessa, You'll Never See My Face Again, Melody Fair

Would not have been something I normally gravitate towards, but a very easy and fun listen. I always find soul to be so relaxing. Top tracks: That Lady Pts 1&2, Summer Breeze Pts 1&2, The Highways of My Life

I found this album to be really calming and charming. I do think it would have functioned better as an EP; there is definitely a variation in the quality between some songs. Top tracks: This Is The Way, The Body Breaks, Autumn's Child

Very fun and energetic songs, excellent dance music. Unfortunately I do feel that the songs all sound the same and run together with their longer lengths, which makes it not ad enjoyable to sit and listen to

Absolutely wild in the best way. I was a little skeptical when I read that this album has a heavy use of samples, but I love how smartly they are woven into the songs. Almost feel like easter eggs. Every song is enjoyable and fun

I definitely enjoyed the first half more than the second, I prefer calmer less upbeat folk I think. Overall fine, but would rather listen to Bob Dylan for a folk fix. Top tracks: Lo and Behold, Sunny Skies, Oh Susannah

Incredible album with lyrics that are still disappointingly relevant today. 1312

Was a little disappointed that I didn't enjoy the first half of the album too much, but the second half is markedly better. Really though it just makes me want to listen to the Beatles, the solo works all feel incomplete to me. Top tracks: Let Me Roll It, Mamunia, Ninteen Hundred And Eighty Five

Let me start by saying Seven Nation Army is by no means a bad song, but is so wildly overplayed that I was not looking forward to this album. Color me surprised it's very unique. I had no idea how bluesy The White Stripes are, and there are so many better songs that 7NA on this album. Top tracks: In the Cold Cold Night, Ball and Buscuit, Little Acorns

I actually really enjoyed this album. I was expecting to like it being a prog rock fan, but in surprised how much I liked every song. Will definitely check out more Supertramp

I've never been a big punk/new wave fan, but I night be a Bjork fan. She's a phenomenal vocalist, and even if I didn't like every track on the album, I absolutely feel the energy and talent she brings. Excited to hear more if her solo career. Top tracks: Birthday, Delicious Demon, Deus

Seemingly timeless, soulful and fun. Doesn't overstay it's welcome, and every song carries a meaning and passion that's unmistakable. In a word: excellent. Top tracks: Let's Stay Together, Old Time Lovin', How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

I feel like this is my most controversial opinion - this album was not very good. It feels like baritone screaming over discordant ambience. The End was a solid song, but I didn't care for anything else. Unfortunate, after hearing about how good The Doors are since as long as I can remember

I legitimately never thought I'd find a genre that I dislike more than country, and then this project showed me EDM. Maybe I'd like it more if every song was 2 minutes instead of 8+? Monumental waste of time and incredibly boring

Overall solid album. Personally I'm not as interested in more contemporary folk music, but thus did have some noteworthy songs and was on the whole decent. Top tracks: White Winter Hymnal, Tiger Mountain Peasant Song, Blue Ridge Mountains

I don't think I can say anything about this album that hasn't already been said. Absolute masterpiece, truly a timeless classic

Honestly just sounds like knock-off beastie boys. Fine, but forgettable. The soul elements come through in a more relaxed tone compared to other rap-rock bands which does help make it a bit more unique. Top tracks: The Grave and the Constant, I Can't Get With That, We Have All the Time in the World

If I had to describe this album in one word: charming. Sarah Vaughn has an incredibly soothing and calming voice, that's also very subtley powerful and welcoming all at once. The laughter at minor mistakes during the show really makes the album feel authentic, like you're really there listening to the performance. Top tracks: Willow Weep For Me, How High the Moon, Dream

I can't explain it, but this album is really good. Which is funny, because I don't think I've ever liked anything that sounds close to CCR. I just love that it's got a groovy rock-n-roll pureness to it. Top tracks: Graveyard Train, Penthouse Pauper, Proud Mary

Honestly the first jazz album I've listened to that I wasn't completely blown away by. Some of the songs are decent, but I feel like a majority of the songs are forgettable or go on for way too long. A bit disappointing. Top tracks: Song for Sathima, Water From an Ancient Well (though it goes on way too long), The Wedding

Very different than anything I feel like I've listened to previously, in the best way. Really unique sound; some of the songs started to blend together towards the end of the album, but I'll chalk that up to my inexperienced ear. Very enjoyable listen, fun dance music. Top tracks: Aâlach Tloumouni, C'est la nuit, Imagine

I was pleasantly surprised at the depth in the songs on this album, the title track always skewed my opinion that every song would be a rock-n-roll "America is awesome" fest. But I'm pleased with the diversity in both song style and lyrics. Some powerful, fun, and just good times songs. Top tracks: I'm On Fire, Dancing in the Dark, My Hometown

A very unique twist on blues rock, being much more up-beat and dance oriented. Very enjoyable listen, although again to my untrained ear the album did start to blend together towards the end. But you can hear the fun and passion behind each sing. Top tracks: Soubour, Al Hassidi Terei, Petit Metier

I don't think I'll ever get Motorhead. Some of the riffs are okay, but Lemmy is a terrible singer and the lyrics are somehow worse. Glad they were an inspiration to other musicians, but this is a hard pass from me

I was terrified when I saw this album was actually 69 songs long, that this album would be boring and gimmicky. But I could not have been more wrong. The stylistic versatility and genre diversity really make this a compelling album. No song feels out of place, and it doesn't feel bloated despite its nearly 3 hour run time. I absolutely loved every song

I love the feel of this album, real rancher/outlaw country songs. My only complaint is that a lot of the songs and even lyrics start to feel repetitive by the end of the album. Very similar cadence with very similar themes. But still excellent overall. Top tracks: Big Iron, Cool Water, El Paso

I can't tell who the biggest "Stooge" is: me for listening to this album, the band for making this album, or the record company for producing this album. Maybe it's able to be more appreciated within the context of when it was released, but I think this album is horrible frankly

Whoever decided to put more EDM on this list needs to re-evaluate what music "needs" to be heard. I feel like since I heard one EDM album I've heard them all: droning beats with songs that don't go anywhere. At least this album wasn't 2+ hours, and the music videos for Since I Left You and Frontier Psychiatrist were fun

A very boring, almost paint-by-numbers imitation of Beatles and R&B sound. Very derivative and uninteresting

Overall I wasn't as impressed with this compared to Born in the USA. Some solid melodies and instrumental work but I didn't enjoy the harsher vocal style, felt more forced and unnatural. Top tracks: Racing in thr Street, Prove It All Night

I feel like someone should show Kings of Leon some ways to make their songs interesting. Every song feels like it has the same structure: start really strong, and never really go anywhere. Like they came up with one riff and decided that's a whole song. Props to the bass player for trying to be interesting. Top tracks: Use Somebody, Revelry

Very fun take on reggae. Could imagine listening to this by a poolside or sun bathing. Don't know if I'd listen in any other context though. Top tracks: Hey Little Rich Girl, Do Nothing, Stereotype

Timeless song after timeless song; how can you not feel relaxed after listening to this album. Powerful lyrics, fun melodies, and great words to live by. Everything is gonna be alright

Absolute masterpiece of an album. Though I personally like it the least of the I-IV Zeppelin albums, which really highlights how incredible Zeppelin's entire discography is. The bluesy tone doesn't always land for me, but this album still has some incredible songs. Top tracks: Dazed and Confused, Communication Breakdown, How Many More Times

I think Chris Cornell might be one of the greatest vocalists to ever do it. Absolute travesty he's no longer with us. One of the definitive albums of grunge and the 90s. Every song strikes a perfect balance between heavy and restrained with some excellent complexity. Overall incredible

Very unique album. I'll admit some of the weirder parts went over my head, but I did find some enjoyable tracks. I'm sure with more listens I'd enjoy it more, this is definitely not for everyone. But I definitely found it solid. Top tracks: Real Raw, Bear Witness, Halfsharkalligatorhalfman

Stevie Wonder is a musical genius. It's so easy to write formulaic love songs and have them be successful, but I can't get over how modern this album sounds. I wouldn't bat an eye if this was released today, even crazier that it's over 50 years old. Truly excellent. Top tracks: Maybe Your Baby, You've Got It Bad Girl, Superstition

I'll give the artist credit, they at least tried to make EDM interesting. Still failed of course, but the effort was commendable. Top tracks: Original, Inspection (Check One)

Very powerful and moving covers of already fantastic songs. I appreciate that she's able to make each song her own while still retaining some core parts of the songs. Top tracks: East Virginia, House of the Rising Sun, John Riley

Passionate, furious, powerful. Anytime music can upset an authoritarian regime, you know it's good. Sadly still relevant lyrics, plenty of zombies running things and inflicting terror everywhere. The musicianship is excellent as well

Solid album with a unique sound. My two biggest gripes are that I feel like there are too many filler tracks, and I don't like the song order on the album. The Happening is a phenomenal song that in my opinion should end the album. Instead it's followed by a few throwaway tracks that kill the album's momentum. A shame, because a good album is still there. Top tracks: Ana, All Over the World, The Happening

In my humble opinion, the best way to judge the greatness of a musician is how they perform live. No studio editing, no best take. Just one shot to leave it all out there. And this album is the best way to show someone that Van Morrison is an incredible musician and performer. Leave alone the songs, I love his interaction with the audience, and credits to is performing musicians. One of the best live pieces of music I think I've ever heard

Not sure how to feel about this album. It's a shame that (at least to me), everything from the late 60s just sounds like knock-off Beatles. Which unfortunately includes this album. I will give props to the lyrics, very interesting and descriptive (to a fault in some songs). Top tracks: Alone Again Or, You Set the Scene

What a musical odyssey. Powerful, driving drum beats, awe-inspiring melodies. And despite only 4 tracks, so much emotion and uniqueness between them. Absolutely incredible

I feel like I might want to go back and listen to this a second time; I really did not like the sound at the start of the album, but I was warming up to it by the end. Pointed and humorous lyrics also help make this stand out. Honestly one of the first times a punk sound hasn't completely turned me off. Top tracks: Eau D' Ballroom Dancing, Friendship Station, Dude Yr So Crazy!!

Hauntingly beautiful. Incredible diversity in tone between songs without losing consistency. Some of the greatest vocals I think I've ever heard. Every song is incredible

I always feel like III is the black sheep of the first four Zeppelin albums. Much more unplugged and raw. And while I love it for what it is, I do find that this and I are always the two I come back to the least. Need to be in a certain mood to really enjoy the whole album. Still incredible because nothing Zeppelin ever did was short of incredible, but it's never the first record I'm reaching for. Top tracks: Immigrant Song, Tangerine, That's the Way

Funny, catchy, outright bizarre sometimes. But that's what makes it fun. I feel like some of the tracks were too out there for me to really get into, but I see and appreciate the creativity and originality put into every track. A very enjoyable listen. Top tracks: The Wall Street Shuffle, The Worst Band in the World, Somewhere in Hollywood

Some catchy moments, but really hard to get past the loud brashness of the music. Chaotic in a bad way unfortunately. The singer has an awful nasally inflection as well. Overall not a very enjoyable listen

I feel like punk and grunge are to genres that would always make sense together. Unfortunately not my taste. I prefer grunge that's slower and more plodding. But there are definitely parts in here that are good. Not AiC or Soundgarden good, but good. Top tracks: If I Think, In 'n' Out of Grace

I'm truly blown away by how timeless this record is. You could have told me an indie folk band released this in 2022 and I would believe you. How they never found contemporary mainstream success is a mystery to me, and a damn shame. One of the most enjoyable albums in this project. Top tracks: Candy Says, Pale Blue Eyes, I'm Set Free, After Hours

This was the first album in the project that I had to stop and come back to. I've never been the biggest fan of the 80s sound, and the album started off on a terrible foot in my opinion. But the second half is absolutely incredible. It's one of those albums where every song is either a love it or hate it for me. Which is still better than leaving me with no impression at all. Top tracks: oh baby, call the police, american dream

An absolutely terrible waste of 40 mins. I don't care if Holger Czukay is considered a pioneer for his sampling, this album is incoherent and awful. I'd almost believe if this was made as a joke, but I definitely feel like this is supposed to be taken as a serious record.

There's nothing I can say about this masterpiece that hasn't been said. A brilliant stroke of musical genius that is near perfect in every way

Was not expecting to get a high school nostalgia trip today. One of the albums I listened to extensively when I first decided I wanted to learn how to play drums. Powerful, heavy, and totally complex. Has more mainstream-sounding hits than I'd like, but overall a very good album. Top tracks: Sulfur, Psychosocial, Dead Memories, Snuff

While I respect the album for trying to encompass a wide variety of sounds, I feel like it's lacking a central idea, outside of getting high. I feel like it would have been better served leaning into either the electronic or poppy sound, instead of trying to do both half heartedly in my opinion. Top tracks: Higher Than the Sun, Damaged

A pretty solid, pleasantly surprising live album. I was not sold on it when I started, but the second half absolutely carries the first. Fiery, energetic and fun. An all around good listen. Top tracks: Need Your Love, I Want You to Want Me, Surrender

Prior to listening to this album, all I knew about Deep Purple was that they did Smoke on the Water. Once again I'm very thankful for this project, because this album is a masterpiece. Heavy, soaring, dramatic but not too cheesy or dated. Some truly phenomenal soloing from all members as well. Every song is incredible

I can't believe how much of Johnny Cash's personality comes through this record, it takes a true performer to have such a commanding presence and yet seem so human. I love that there are mistakes, ramblings, and crowd interaction. A truly excellent performance and recording.

I can see how this album (and sound) would pave the way for a lot of the 90s and 00s hard rock/grunge bands. But I'm happy those later bands came along, because I didn't particularly enjoy the sound on this record. Some of the riffs are energetic and forceful, but I do not like the singers voice at all. And I really feel like it takes away from what could otherwise be a much better album. Top tracks: SludgeFest, Tarpit

This was not at all what I expected from an Elton John album. I love that it feels more intense and almost prog rock-esque in its sound, not nearly as poppy as I would have thought. Obviously still an Elton John record, but a more unique listen than I expected. Top tracks: Tiny Dancer, Indian Sunset, Goodbye

Not bad for a punk album. I still don't get the appeal of two minute songs that are just loud and fast, but this at least had some musical depth to it. Also wasn't just blast beats for 30 mins. Top tracks: Teenage Kicks, Get Over You, I Know A Girl

I liked this album more than I expected to. Funnily enough, I thought the less popular songs/less Brit-poppy songs were infinitely better than the others. I did also find the singer to be a bit hard to listen to on some tracks, but I attribute that to just not liking the style of Brit-pop. Overall a solid listen. Top tracks: Pantomime Horse, The Drowners, Breakdown

This album is such an emotional journey. Loss, joy, fun, melancholy, longing. Every song is excellent and nothing feels out of place. An essential album for anyone who enjoys folk music

If I had to describe this album in one phrase, it would be "kick-ass". I never really thought much about Thin Lizzy beyond The Boys Are Back in Town, but that might actually be my least favorite song on this recording. Electric and punchy musicianship, the perfect kind to dance and head bang to

This was a really fun listen. I don't think every song connected with me but I could feel the energy and passion behind every second. There's something to be said for being unapologetically yourself, and I feel this album is a great embodiment of that. Top tracks: Take Your Mama, Tits on the Radio, Filthy/Gorgeous

I don't think I'll ever like Lemmy as a vocalist and Motorhead will always be overrated in my opinion, but this was a better offering that the stuff I've listened to previously. Top tracks: Metropolis, Iron Horse

I feel like the one thing this album is lacking is some song diversity. The opening three tracks are incredible, and then the rest of the album doesn't really go anywhere else or explore any other musical ideas. Every song being the same length and same tempo unfortunately makes them all start to blend together; when everything tries to punch, nothing really does. Top tracks: Runnin' With the Devil, Eruption, You Really Got Me

Not much to say about this album. Not a fan of new wave or punk, so this one doesn't really land for me. Some of the slower tracks are good, and it makes me wish the album had more of them. Top tracks: Just to Love, Fading Fast

What a strange (in the best way) album. I don't think every song lands for me, but the ones that do are truly incredible. Even though I knew this album was almost entirely a capella, I still wasn't prepared for how innovative and different it is. Definitely worth a listen, even if you don't connect with the songs themselves. Top tracks: Where Is the Line, Oceania, Mouths Cradle

When I saw that this album was electronic music, I was immediately skeptical that I would find it tolerable, much less that I would enjoy it. Color me surprised it's actually a very good album. Dark, eerie and very musically interesting. Definitely worth a listen. Top tracks: Dry and Dusty, Concrete Walls, Coconut

I feel like this might he the single most 80s sounding album ever made. Which unfortunately for my taste is a bad thing. Some fun songs, but not really a lot of music depth or anything else going on. Also not the biggest fan of Cyndi Lauper's singing style. Worth a listen for the time capsule that this album is, but not much else. Top tracks: Time After Time, Witness

Not bad for a country album. Definitely found myself gravitating towards the folk songs over the more country sounding songs. Not a whole lot to say, the folk songs were good, the country songs were generic and forgettable. Top tracks: Too Far Gone, If I Could Only Win Your Love, Sleepless Nights

A very entertaining listen. A nice menagerie of fun, upbeat, swooning, and sexy that kept everything on the album moving. I usually prefer longer songs, but every track is short and succinct and nothing overstays it's welcome. Not every song was great, but all were generally enjoyable. Top tracks: Fever, I Will Be Home Again, Soldier Boy

I honestly don't get the hype around this album or Eagles. Maybe their sound was innovative and interesting in the 70s, but I feel like other bands have taken their music and just do it better. Ironic that I consider this album derivative, but I feel like that just means it didn't stand the test of time in my opinion.

This is one of those albums that I feel need to be listened to several times to get everything to click. I was not a fan of this album on first listen, but something stuck around with me that made me want to come back and keep listening. And I'm very glad I did, because there is an emotional intensity that really came through once I wrapped my head around the stylistic choices this album makes. Highly entertaining, if a little uneven overall

One of my all-time favorite albums. I would put the first three tracks on this album up against any first three tracks on any record. A perfect balance of raw energy and edge without being gratuitous. A quintessential album for anyone remotely interested in rock music

A very good albumnd pleasantly surprising listen. What I can't believe is that this album is almost 50 years old, but I would believe if it was released this year. My only gripe is that the songs go on for a bit longer than I'd like, but the songs themselves are very engaging. A good balance between calm and energetic, for all moods. Top tracks: Seeland, Leb' wohl, Hero

I went into this album expecting a soulful masterpiece based on what I've read. What I didn't expect is how much innovation and genre diversity there would be in 4 songs. Truly captivating listen, although I do feel like the longer songs contain too much filler and are better enjoyed in their single-release lengths

When I read that this album mixed punk with R/B and a horn section, I was very intrigued. The first song on the album is great because of the innovative sound, but each subsequent song loses that uniqueness. By the 5th song the album just sounds like any late 70s punk record, which is a shame because the album never fully recaptures it's early intrigue. Overall disappointing. Top tracks: Know Your Product, Lost And Found

A very relaxing listen. I'm not one for an entire album of love/longing songs, but I think the smoother tone of the album at least keeps it interesting enough. Decent, but probably not something I'd rush to come back to. Top tracks: Smooth Operator, Your Love is King, Why Can't We Live Together

A true masterpiece of an album. Strikes a perfect balance between rock, pop, and soft ballad that really looks like lightning in a bottle with 20 years of hindsight. The only thing disappointing about this album is that Coldplay hasn't managed to recapture what made their sound so great since. A must listen

While I appreciate the bluesier tone of this album, there's just something unexplainable that I don't feel like I'm connecting with it. The songs are either really gun and out there, or just feel like filler thay doesn't do anything for me personally. Still one of the better Rolling Stones albums in my opinion. Top tracks: Sympathy for the Devil, No Expectations, Jigsaw Puzzle

Did not like this album at all. Everything about it sounded amateurish, from the production and mixing to songs dragging on for no discernable reason. Very underwhelming and uninspired

This album really is tragic. Syd Barrett obviously had ability to write fun and sometimes heartfelt songs, but the entire album feels half-baked and underwhelming. Almost as if it suffers from the same things that afflicted Barrett. If this were re-released with proper production and a cleaner sound I think it would be much better, because in it's original state it's a hard listen

Overall a decent album. Some fun and engaging beats without being too repetitive from song to song. Though it does fall victim to the same trapping that every electronic song seems to have: the songs themselves are way too long. There is no reason any of these songs should be longer than 3 mins. Which is a shame, because good songs can become annoying very fast if they go on without a purpose. Top tracks: Safe From Harm, Unfinished Sympathy

Prior to listening to this album all I knew about Def Leppard was Pour Some Sugar On Me. And after listening to this album, I realized I already knew everything I needed to know. I don't know how they managed to turn one musical idea into an entire album, but then I've never been one for arena rock. The only reason this album isn't bad in my opinion is because of the title track - it feels like an actually complex song that the band made accidentally based on the rest of the album. Listen to Hysteria and pick any one of the other songs, and you've listened to the whole album

A very nice listen, with almost a lo-fi feel. Quirky and melancholy but not overplayed or derivative. Honestly sounds like it could have been released last year; I feel like this will be an album that people recognize as a trailblazer for the modern indie sound. Top tracks: Sunshine, Lying in the Snow, Sky Holds the Sun

This album is incredibly polarizing for me. On one hand, they were clearly going for a more experimental and different A side. Which I respect, but unfortunately doesn't land for me at all. The B side is much more accessible and overall better, but I still think the songs can be hit or miss. Overall a good album with lots of musical diversity, that just unfortunately didn't resonate with me as much as I thought it would. Top tracks: Synchronicity II, Every Breath You Take, Tea in the Sahara

Maybe the most raw and energetic performance I've ever heard. Every song has a fiery attitude that makes it impossible to not move and dance. My only complaint is that every song sounds exactly the same, which is more a product of the songs chosen. But I feel like 2 tracks on a 45 would get the same effect as the full album. A fun listen overall

This felt too eccentric even for me. I felt as if I was listening to the mind of a madman, or something straight out of Alice in Wonderland. This is where I feel more experimental genres go from boundary pushing to just incomprehensible. Not a pleasant listen, and not much going on

An excellent album full of raw aggression and groove. Excellent incorporation of Brazilian musical themes as well. My only gripe is that the album does feel slightly bloated; it would be much better if the second half was trimmed a bit. But overall an excellent album. Top tracks: Roots Bloody Roots, Attitude, Ratamahatta

I'm very glad that I finally found a Rolling Stones album that I love. I really appreciate the more mature and stripped down sound this album brings. The lyrics feel more personal and heartfelt. This album is a great example of less-is-more, and is a masterpiece as a result

Overall inoffensive and fine. Unremarkable and easy listen. Nothing really stood out, but nothing was that bad. Just an album that is not for me.

A hauntingly beautiful masterpiece. Raw and vulnerable emotion mixed with driving and fun melodies. A perfect balance of upbeat and somber. Nothing but good things to say

I'm always pleasantly surprised when I hear engaging electronic music. This album should be the template for how to make a good electronic album. The songs don't overstay their welcome, and there is plenty of melodic progression to keep the listening experience refreshing and pleasant. And obviously fun to dance to. Top tracks: Breathe, Mindfields, Narayan

I feel conflicted about this album. One one hand, k.d. lang is a phenomenal vocalist. Her ability alone made thus album worth listening to. But I didn't really connect with the songs as much as I expected to. They were all fine, but nothing stood out other than the excellent vocals. Some decent songs, but nothing else to write home about. Top tracks: Save Me, Constant Craving

A hauntingly beautiful sound that I'm sure encapsulates the essence of the film. Unfortunately I haven't seen the movie with this soundtrack, so my appreciation can only go so far. But it was a very interesting listen. Very ethereal and carried a deep sense of almost longing. Will definitely be checking out the movie. Top tracks: Playground Love, Empty House, Dead Bodies

Not really sure how I feel about this album. On one hand, it has a quality that makes it hard to describe, very genre-pushing/avant-garde which tracks for Eno. And while I respect that from a musical perspective, I just can't get past the songs almost sounding too pretentious and self-insisting. A lot of it didn't land for me personally. Interesting listen, probably not one I'm coming back to. Top tracks: King's Lead Hat, By This River

I feel like this is a really disappointing follow up to Elephant. It definitely had its moments, but I this felt a little too forced to be quirky and out there for no reason. Has a very "look we can be weird" vibe that doesn't really land for me. Top tracks: Blue Orchid, I'm Lonely

Not really sure I van say anything positive about this album. It feels underproduced, janky, and disorganized. Very unpleasant listen

I was initially turned off by this album. The production seemed really shoddy, and the entire sound felt very immature and under developed. But the end of the album really saves it from being totally bad in my opinion. The longer songs have a more refined quality that I wish extended to the rest of the album. Interesting use of saxophone throughout as well. Top tracks: No Tears, All of This and Nothing, She Is Mine

I was not initially expecting to like this album. But I thought it was a fun and sunny offering that felt edgy and self aware, but also had some maturity as well. Would have been better as an EP, as a lot of the second half starts to feel like filler. But definitely good overall. Top tracks: Queer, As Heaven Is Wide, Milk

A raw and oppressive album that is unrelenting in its message of pain, longing and apathy. I almost feel like the overly harsh and very loud sound add to the discord and despair the album conveys. It's not an easy listen, which makes it almost feel like an art piece instead of just another album. Jarring and yet not as unpleasant as you'd think. Top tracks: Heresy, A Warm Place, Hurt

It took a while for this album to get engaging, but once it hooked me I found it captivating. Which is a shame; the last 3 songs are excellent, but the first 6 were not interesting at all for me. I'm glad it ended on such a strong note with a lot to say, I only wish it had more substance throughout the album. Top tracks: Well I Wonder, Barbarism Begins at Home, Meat Is Murder

Not a lot to say about this album. It was mostly fine, generic late 90s hard rock. A few standout moments but nothing great or offensive. Does feel a little commercialized at times, but the ending of the album does enough to keep it decent. Top tracks. Reasons To Be Beautiful, Playing Your Song, Petals

This album feels very raw and edgy, but it almost comes off as more whiny and amateurish than I believe is intended. The album does end on a stronger note, due to the softer and more refined sound from the last few tracks. But not a very enjoyable listen overall. Top tracks: Maps, Y Control, Modern Romance

Probably the most quintessentially British-sounding album I've gotten so far, and it's a standout with the highs and lows of the genre. The energy and upbeat tempos keep the album engaging, but the quality from song to song isn't terribly consistent. Overall a solid listen with a few fun jams. Top tracks: Mansize Rooster, Alright, Time to Go

I feel so conflicted about this album and the context that surrounds it. On one hand, sure it's a fine pop album with catchy songs. But I felt so uncomfortable listening to it knowing that Brittney Spears was a child when this was recorded, especially with some of the lyrical content and music videos. I wish I could rate it incomplete if I could.

A solid offering of folkish melancholy. Leonard Cohen's voice has always been hit or miss for me, and this album is no exception. But I really appreciate the musical rawness and simplicity of the songs. There's something about just and their guitar that is so powerful despite being so simple. And this album captures that spirit well. Top tracks: Master Song; So Long, Marianne; Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye

Decent easy listening. I felt like this album was fine, definitely preferred the slower songs to the poppier ones. Also not a huge fan of Neil Young's voice. Overall a fine and musically safe album. Probably not something I'd come back to, but okay enough for one listen. Top tracks: Birds, I Believe in You

I don't think there's a more quintessentially "rock and roll" album than this. Every track is an absolute ass-kicker. Simple but effective and powerful riffs and beats that just make you want to dance. An absolute must-listen for rock enjoyers, or people who just want to head bang

This has to be up there for one of the corniest records ever made. And I mean that in both a good and bad way. On one hand, it's a fun and goofy album that slowly gets more serious and ends on a real high note. On the other hand, I feel like so much of the album feels dated and bloated. Definitely worth listening to the title track, but not much else worth staying for

An excellent easy listen. Certainly lives up to being "cool" with its sound. There's inherently something cool about all jazz in my opinion, and this is an excellent showcase of fantastic jazz. A must listen for anyone who appreciates older music

A tough record to judge that really falls short in a major way in my opinion. On one hand, the lyrics are powerful and interesting, and the melodies themselves are heartfelt and very engaging. But Dylan's vocals performance is downright unlistenable at times. It may be one of the worst performances I've ever heard. It's a damn shame too, because the songs are really excellent; until he starts singing again. I don't know if it would have been possible to edit his voice in production, or even get someone else to sing his lyrics. Because man he's rough to listen to. Top tracks: Standing in the Doorway, Not Dark Yet, Make You Feel My Love

A very good listen. Each song had a nice blend of humor and clever lyrics to keep me engaged, and the beats themselves were energetic and also interesting. My only complaint is there is a definite disparity between the quality from song to song on this album. Nothing is horrible, but there is a but of inconsistency between the tracks. I would have ordered the sings differently, but very good as a whole. Top tracks: Konnichiwa, Man, Detox

I've never been the biggest fan of early Beatles. And I think this may be the weakest album in their discography. Certainly not bad by any means, but doesn't really have any standout tracks or memorable moments like the rest of their albums do. Would only really come back to if I was doing a Beatles binge or something similar. Top tracks: All My Loving, Don't Bother Me, Roll Over Beethoven

Was a nice listen. Almost felt conversational, with a friend talking to me as he played his guitar. This might be the first time I wished an album was longer, because it felt way to short. Wish I could hear more. Top tracks: Ol' Reily, New York Town, Cocaine

Not many musicians could make two side-long tracks that capture warmth, tenderness, dynamic energy, and fantastic soloing without dragging on or overstaying their welcome. But Miles Davis is not like many musicians. A great listen for really any occasion

Very boring an unremarkable. The production quality from song to song is also very uneven. Reminds me more of muzak or a b-movie soundtrack

One of the catchiest albums I think I've ever heard. Some inconsistencies from song-to-song (especially in the beginning), but a driving and powerful album and ends really strong. Can definitely hear how influential this would be on the 90s as a whole. Top tracks: No 13 Baby, Hey, Gouge Away

I didn't connect with this album at all. I thought it was sloppy, poorly produced, and downright incoherent at times. Not a very enjoyable listen either.

Definitely a tale of two sides wit this album. I didn't enjoy the A side at all, and was honestly ready to hate this album. But the B side was significantly more compelling and interesting in pretty much every way. So a decent listen overall. Top tracks: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These), Jennifer, This City Never Sleeps

Was honestly expecting to like this album more than I did. I though it was decent, but the album was far too short to really digest. This was also exacerbated by every song sounding nearly identical on a first listen, which unfortunately made everything very forgettable. Will definitely revisit, but not a compelling first listen. Top tracks: Got My Mojo Working (pts1/2), Goodbye Newport Blues

A fun, twangy, easy listen. On a personal level not every song connected with me as much as I would have liked, but still a very good album. Feels like one od the most authentic and rustic country sounds I've heard for an album. Honest and bare without any commercialized trappings that so much of modern country/folk music falls into. Top tracks: Mr. Soul, Bluebird, Sad Memory

Absolute incoherent garbage. Just sounds like I'm listening to a Nazi concert. Nothing even remotely interesting going on. Wish I could give zero stars

I thought the album started really strong, but ran out of musical ideas by the end. The B side particularly suffers from forgettable similar-sounding songs. I also find that post-punk comes across very sharp and slightly shrill at times. The A side does have some catchy moments which were enjoyable to listen to. Top tracks: Back of Love, My White Devil

Probably one of the best debut albums I've ever heard. Starts and ends incredibly strong, with some unfortunately weaker filler in the middle. The drumming in particular on the album is phenomenal, and really aides in keeping every song engaging and easy to dance to. Top tracks: The View From The Afternoon, Mardy Bum, When The Sun Goes Down, A Certain Romance

A very effectively catchy album. I usually don't care much for synth pop or new wave, but this album has such a unique sound that I felt captivated the whole listen. Not every song lands for me, but this was definitely a fascinating and eye-opening listen. Top tracks: I've Been Waiting For Tomorrow, This is the Day, Uncertain Smile,

I found this album very polarizing. It has great opening and closing tracks that are interesting and unique. But everything in the middle just felt like more discount-Beatles, and had all the inferiority that comes with that tag. Obviously a product of its time, but I wish more psychedelic rock groups of the era sounded less like the Beatles, and found their own sound. Top tracks: Care of Cell 44, Time of the Season

I really expected to like this album a lot more than I did. I feel like it's not really pop or rock, so it sits in this almost uncanny valley between the two genres. Every song has a moment or two that I enjoyed, but the songs themselves feel jarring and musically uncomfortable in my opinion. Not a very pleasant listen

Powerful, emotional, and almost an earthy rawness are the best ways to describe this album. The restraint in the vocal performance really highlights the gravity of each song. And each song has moving and thought-provoking lyrics that really made this an all around excellent listen. Truly profound. Top tracks: Four Women, Lilac Wine, Wild Is The Wind

Such an unappealing album. From it's annoying sound to the screeching vocals and goofy lyrics, this could not have been more of a miss for me. I'm not the biggest fan of catchy music, but this is an extreme that just dies not work for me at all

A very mature and soulful sound, borderline vulnerable and heartfelt at times. Catchy and suave, each song has something unique to bring to an album that is bursting with bluesy energy, and tender ballads. Very well-rounded and engaging. Top tracks: Roadhouse Blues, Peace Frog, Blue Sunday

An excellent showcase of musicianship. Each song toes a delicate line between chaotic and calming so eloquently. And I actually think each track gets stronger than the last. A great album to sit and listen to, to appreciate music

I feel really conflicted about this album. Each song has a really strong base beat, but the quality of the songs themselves come down to how well that beat is riffed on. Some songs are really successful, others end up boring and repetitive, especially with the longer song times. The B-side is much better in my opinion. All in all solid, but not something I think I'd come back to. Top tracks: Looking for the Perfect Beat, Who You Funkin' With?, They Made A Mistake

Frankly embarrassing that someone could turn the same drum beat and occasional bassey sound effect into 2 hours worth of "music". Unoriginal, boring, and not worth anyone's time. The only "timeless" aspect of this album is that there will always be people who eat up anything record companies try to pass off

Fun and inoffensive. Nice easy listening that could be played or listened to almost anywhere. Feels both dated and timeless at the same time almost. Overall solid. Top tracks: Dancing Queen; Knowing Me, Knowing You; Money, Money, Money

Perfectly fine and decent. A little derivative, but a standard folk album. Some inconsistent quality from song to song, but nothing too bad. Top tracks: Marlene On The Wall, Small Blue Thing, The Queen And The Soldier

A Kiss album through and through. Arena rock and songs that all kind of sound the same, but still manage to be fun. Certainly feels dated by modern standards, but a fun and decent listen overall. Top tracks: Detroit Rock City, Shout It Out, Beth

Very goofy and dated. Also frustratingly borderline discordant at times. Not a very appealing listen, and a lot of the songs overstay their welcome far too long. Nothing really positive to say, and largely forgettable.

Folksy, entertaining, witty, emotional. There's no denying that each song on this album is tells a story that hits all of these points with its lyrics, and manages to also be equally engaging musically. But I can't get past the fact that about half of the songs are brought down by Dylan's grating singing. The best songs are the ones where it works, the worst ones are where it doesn't. Unfortunately another album of his that would be perfect if it had someone else singing. Top tracks: It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry; Ballad of a Thin Man; Desolation Row

Goofy, amateurish and uninspired. Asinine lyrics that sound like what some put of touch executive thinks sounds like music for teens. Very dated, and aged poorly

Nice easy listening smooth jazz. Nothing mind blowing or captivating, but does it's job well. Great for background music or relaxing. Simple and effective

A nice balance of fun and edge that helps it stand out as a pop-rock album. Every song brings an energy that can be danced to or listened to. Some truly iconic songs from my childhood. Top tracks: Mr. Brightside, All These Things That I've Done, Everything Will Be Alright

A fun blend of sexy and heartfelt. I've never listened to much soul music, but this was a really great listen. I do feel the album suffers from a small amount of bloat, which is unfortunate given the shorter runtime, but an easy listen from start to finish. Top tracks: Let's Get It On, Come Get To This, Just To Keep You Satisfied

While I won't pretend like Taylor Swift isn't talented or catchy, I do think overrated and a little derivative are fair criticisms. Hard to listen to an entire album of relationship/breakup songs without it getting a little repetitive, especially when some of the lyrics are just goofy. I also think it's hard when every song has the same basic drum beat and tempo, makes them a lot more interchangeable. Still fun to listen to the songs in small doses, but a full album is a bit much. Top tracks: Blank Space, All You Had To Do Was Stay, Clean

In my opinion, one of the more polarizing Beatles albums. Every song definitely elicits strong emotions from me that range from "love it" to "hate it". And even though nit every song connected with me, I appreciate the variety and intricacy thay is present. No two songs sound alike, and I love that about this album. If it were uo to me, the best songs would be 2x as long, and the weaker songs wouldn't be present. But then it wouldn't be Revolver. Top tracks: Taxman; I'm Only Sleeping; Here, There And Everywhere, For No One

Such a good album. Wonderfully complex but still accessible, each song brings its own proggy flavor to the album to keep it fresh and engaging. My only wish would be that Starship Trooper was twice as long because it's so good, but oh well. Top tracks: Yours Is No Disgrace, Starship Trooper, I've Seen All Good People

The album starts off really strong and promising, then unfortunately makes a weird and unappealing turn in it's middle tracks. It ends on a higher note, but overall nothing incredibly remarkable. The most popular songs are really good, and the rest of the album ranges from forgettable to bad. Top tracks: Kinky Afro, Step On, Holiday

This album feels dated even for when it was released. Every song felt overtuned and was unappealing to listen to. Some catchy moments, but nothing in my opinion that stood out as good other than fleeting riffs. Chiefly derivative and uninspired

A ballsy and unapologetic hard rock whirlwind. Every song has a punishing energy that you can't help but headbang to. But I do think there's almost too much testosterone on this album, and it would have been even better if there was a song that wasn't about sex or girls. But a really fun listen regardless. Top tracks: Welcome To The Jungle, Nightrain, Sweet Child O' Mine

The definition of "organized chaos". This album will not he for everyone; improv free form jazz fusion is definitely an acquired taste. But I can't help but appreciate the musicianship from each of the performers. It really feels like a look inside the mind of a musical genius just pouring melodies out onto an album. An absolute masterpiece

A haunting and beautiful album. Got me through some very hard times in a long-distance relationship. Masterful composition, provoking lyrics and imagery. One of the best and most complete albums ever produced.

This was a very bizarre listen for me. I thought the first 2/3 of the album was incoherent and aimless, very airy and discordant. But then I got to the final third, which I thought brought an unexpected and eerie maturity and gravity that almost made me wonder if I was listening to an entirely different album. There are exactly 3 songs worth listening to on this album, but those songs are frankly excellent in my opinion. Top tracks: Goddess On A Hiway, The Funny Bird, Pick Up If You're There

One of the pinnacles of angsty teenager edge that bring back lots of memories of high school. The album does start to taper off towards the end, the last third does feel tacked on and more forgettable. But this is a very fun listen that captures a raw energy coming of age in a crazy world. Top tracks: Come Out And Play, Self Esteem, It'll Be a Long Time

A pleasantly surprising album. A nice modern take on 80s synth pop that didn't feel cheesy or over produced. Not something I'd actively seek out, but a good and entertaining listen. Top tracks: Comme Si, The Walker, Goya Soda

Fun, heavy, and very entertaining. Though there's something about this album that is lacking in energy from their previous albums. Excellent on it's own, but simply feels watered down and less original. But still very good regardless. Top tracks: Pictures of Home, Smoke on the Water, Lazy

I'm almost tempted to give this album an "incomplete," because I feel like I just don't 'get it'. It feels very born out of 90s British culture, with lyrics reflecting sentiment of the time that I just won't be able to connect to. It was an entertaining enough listen, but definitely had way too many filler tracks that bog down the good ones. All in all not bad, but I don't think I'll ever be able to appreciate this album as much as I could. Top Tracks: Parklife, To the End, Clover Over Dover

I really wanted to like this album. But it's hard for me to get into an album when every song has the same pattern and musical development aside from tempo changes. Blues songs are great when by themselves, but start to turn into a slog when everything starts to sound the same. Underwhelming overall. Top tracks: Manish Boy, Crosseyed Cat

I really wanted to like the album a lot more than I did. I don't know why it didn't connect with me; I appreciate the stripped-down nature of the songs, and the lyrical subject matter is introspective and relatable. But something about the vocal performance and production is what turned me off. It feels shaky and uneven, and none of the dual-tracked songs are successful. All in all a huge missed opportunity, with some solid moments in between. Top tracks: I See A Darkness, Song For The New Brees

Inoffensive and not terribly interesting. Some cool moments, and it was nice to hear some drum and bass that actually has a vocalist. But I feel everything that's drum and bass all sounds exactly the same to me, and is not that pleasant to listen to. Still this was better than most I've heard so far. Top tracks: Flipside, Walking Wounded (Omni Trio Remix)

A really solid listen that I don't think connected with me as much as I would have liked. Credit where it's due, the musicianship and song variety are excellent, especially the drumming. So this is definitely an interesting album. But unfortunately that led for me to an overall inconsistent album with definite highs and lows. Top tracks: Message In A Bottle, Regatta De Blanc, Contact

A subtley beautiful album that deserves a second listen. I feel like I missed the point of the A side on my first listen, and I didn't start to connect with the songs until the end of the A side. B side is excellent and heartfelt, with some truly sublime bass playing as well. This definitely feels like an album that takes a bit to click, but once it does is amazing. Top tracks: Hejira, Song for Sharon, Refugee of the Roads

One of the ultimate musical experiences. Hendrix rightly gets the majority of credit since this is his band, but the bass and drums are their own peak performances as well. A masterpiece of an album with no filler or skippable tracks. Excellence in a word

Sweet, heartfelt, and easy to listen to. A great mix of folksy songs for every mood. I definitely felt Nash's songs were a bit weaker, but still great to listen to. An all around great album. Top tracks: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Guinnevere, Helplessly Hoping

Boring and droning. Somehow combines the monotony of EDM with rock music. Nothing noteworthy, and entirely skippable

A great melancholy journey of unrequited love. Some of the songs did start to blend together, and I definitely feel like the album could have been shorter and more concise to really hone itself. But all in all a relaxing and reflective listen that tugs at heart strings. Top tracks: In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning, What Is This Thing Called Love, I'll Be Around

Definitely the most pleasantly surprising album I've heard so far. I didn't expect it to have so much musical depth - it's catchy, rocking, heartfelt, goofy, and well done. I wasn't the biggest fan of the live D side, but there's more than enough here for someone to enjoy something. A great and very entertaining listen that kept me engaged the whole time

Solid easy listening, definitely recognized a few songs from radio play. Inoffensive and decent, pretty standard 60s pop rock. Definitely has some stronger songs, but I would say at least a third of the album is forgettable. Top tracks: Wouldn't It Be Nice; God Only Knows; Caroline, No

Definitely an album that I warmed up to as it went on. I actually found the most popular songs to be a bit repetitive and uninteresting, but a lot of the lesser known songs have a lot of charm and catchy brit-pop to keep me listening even if they didn't always connect. A pleasant surprise. Top tracks: Enola/Alone, Small Black Flowers That Grow In The Sky, No Surface All Feeling

I had no idea one album produced so many recognizable songs. A truly great folk album with a little bit of everything. Every song brings something unique to the album either through the music or lyrics. Just an all-around excellent listen with no weak spots or skippable songs.

I'm honestly speechless in a way. I don't know how this album became as influential as is did. 30 mins of unintelligible vocals and the same under-produced chord progression. I didn't think I was going to like this album because I'm not a big punk fan, but this was still worse than I could have thought. Blitzkrieg Bop is still fun enough though

Uninteresting and uninspired. Felt like I was listening to an album entirely composed of advertisement or background video game music. The better moments came when the group tried to play actual melodies, but the reliance on EDM-esque droning beats really made this a bad album in my opinion

After having listened to and not really enjoying Parklife, I went into this album with lower expectations. But I have to say this pleasantly surprised me. It took a few tracks to click, but once it did I found myself enjoying every song that came on. Definitely a more digestible and fun britpop album. Top tracks: Star Shaped, Oily Water, Resigned

I did not expect to like this album as much as I did. Almost reminded me of very contemporary Broadway show tunes. Vivid and captivating lyrics as well. My only minor gripe is the second album feels weaker than the first, but still an all-around good listen

An absolutely incredible album. I don't think I've listened to a double album without a weak spot like this before. Every song has soul, energy, and is fun to listen to. Each song brings something unique to the album, and there isn't a wasted second on this longer record. A master's masterpiece

Wasn't particularly invested in this album. I didn't connect with the story being told at all. It feels disingenuous to call this a "rock opera" - it's just a concept album, and a rather flat one at that. Some decent moments, but nothing that noteworthy. Top tracks: Death, Loneliest Person

A very tender and heartfelt album. Nice blend of softer ballads and some country rock flair. Some of the songs I felt had a little too much going on particularly with the harmonica, but I feel like I would have enjoyed it more if I just liked country music more. All in all pretty good. Top tracks: Oh My Sweet Carolina, Bartering Lines, Sweet Lil' Gal (23rd/1st)

Soulful, introspective, and really powerful. I feel like the album would have benefitted from one additional song to round it out, but overall a really interesting listen. The bass lines in particular carried a lot of the songs and kept me engaged. Top tracks: Billy Jack, Hard Times, Love to the People

I feel very conflicted about this album. It definitely had moments of excellence, but is really hampered by inconsistent song quality and very shaky production on most of the songs. Dark and brooding proto nu-metal is mixed with tinny and shrill production that only leaves me slightly disappointed this wasn't better. Top tracks: Monitor, Night Shift

Pretty generic and unremarkable. The instrumental tracks were at least interesting and explored some neat musical ideas, but they're very hidden in an album that doesn't have much else to say with it's songs. About what I expected. Top tracks: Area 51, Rob's Theme

This felt like a barely-connected string of hip hop ramblings, world music, and a radio show? Not even sure I'd call it eclectic, just confusing and honestly pretty bad.

A really surprising album considering my prior nonexistent exposure to Fleetwood Mac. I didn't expect this album to rock as much as it did, on top of having the slower ballads I expected. The album kept me engaged throughout its runtime and did not overstay any welcomes. An excellent and well rounded record. Top tracks: Dreams, Don't Stop, The Chain

Not bad; I definitely wonder if a lot of the shock value and "hard rock" effect this album had when it was released has been distilled, since it was a lot tamer than I expected. Some solid rock songs songs, and nice use of brass instruments as well. Overall a decent listen. Top tracks: Hello Hooray, Billion Dollar Babies, No More Mr. Nice Guy

An excellent blend of spoken word and jazz that mixed thought-provoking and vivid lyrics with a wide spectrum of sound from relaxing to upbeat. What's really sad, is that the messages of this album could easily be repeated today and ring just as true. Top tracks: Peace Go With You, Brother; The Bottle; Song For Bobby Smith; H2O Gate Blues

Absolutely shredding intensity and energy. The album is unrelenting in raw force, yet still accessible and not overwhelming. I also have to highlight what might have been the greatest rhythm section performance I've ever heard, truly masterful drumming and bass playing. Incredible album

Chaotic, wild, and pretty funny. Not every track lands for me (and I'm not at all a fan of 50 second filler tracks), but there is something here that is wildly creative. Clever lyrics and catchy enough beats make this album pretty solid, just wish there was less excess. Top tracks: Ghetto Thang, Eye Know, Potholes in My Lawn

Despite being remarkably simple, I have a lot of thoughts about this album. On one hand the simplistic groovy songs work really well, but on the other they definitely drag on for way too long without any changes. This album could have been cut in half (or some songs combined) to streamline it and make it more accessible. But there is something about the sludgier sound that scratches an alternative itch for me. Top tracks: Rockets Are Red, Satin Down, Learned It

Ball-busting ass-blasting energy. Unapologetically loud and in your face, this album captures angst and chaos in such a unique way. And yet it also manages to seamlessly carry weight and more somber depth as well. Such an incredible album for when you're just mad. Impossible to not head bang to

Amazing how a band known for their aggressive and heavy songs is able to go acoustic and soft, and have it be just as good. I wish the setlist had more Nirvana songs and less covers, because I don't feel like all of the covers land as well as they could. Still a great listen, and a great overall performance. Top tracks: Come As You Are, The Man Who Sold The World, Dumb

One of the best concept albums ever. Gripping melodic hooks, powerful lyrics, and a timeless message that feels just as relevant today as it was almost 50 years ago. Personal hells are horrible things, and this album perfectly captures the grief, anger, and repressed emotion that comes with that hell

Really pleasant and subtley complex album. The guitar work is so light, but so technical and intricate. A real pleasure to listen to. I definitely feel like this album has only a few excellent tracks and the rest of the album is only decent, but it's a very accessible and mellow listen. Top tracks: Down To The Waterline, Sultans Of Swing, Wild West End

An absolute joy to listen to. Though the opener is the big hit everyone knows, the rest of the album is just as good and so criminally underrated. Such a nice blend of proggy complexity with a radio-friendly dance feel. The biggest thing for me too is how fresh and modern it sounds. Truly trailblazing and captivating

I want to give this album credit for being wildly creative and diverse in its sound - this is much more unique than a standard new-wave/post-punk album. But it just didn't connect with me as much as I would have liked. Definitely some good moments, but I'm just not a fan of this kind of music. Top tracks: Turn Away, I Can't Help Myself

Judging this album based off the art, I thought this was going to be garbage. But this might be one of the most unexpected pleasant surprises I've come across in this project. I absolutely love the sound quality and production, and each song is so unique and different making this a very eclectic and accessible album. An excellent listen. Top tracks: The Thrill Of It All, Out Of The Blue, Casanova

Pretty boring and formulaic. Maybe it didn't connect with me because I haven't gone through a breakup in a very long time, but I just found myself waiting for each song to be over. I think it's particularly damning when the songs I enjoyed the most were the songs that did not feature the lead singer, because his grating and whiny voice really drags down what is otherwise a generic alternative album. Top tracks: My Curse

I think this might be the best Led Zeppelin album in their discography. Over an hour of absolutely killer songs. Magical guitar melodies, pounding drums, mesmerizing bass lines, and iconic vocal performances. One of the best albums ever released, period. Captures such a wide range of styles and sounds while maintaining an iconic proto-metal style. The best from one of the best to ever do it

Not much to say other than this is an EDM album, which of course means way too many songs that are way too long and sound exactly the same. Not the most egregious example of boring monotony, but entirely skippable in my opinion outside of a few decent moments. Top tracks: Santa Cruz, The Weekend Starts Here

An overall enjoyable listen, but I kept finding myself waiting for a "wow" moment that never really came. Good enough and catchy songs, but honestly a little derivative and formulaic as an early 90s alt rock album. Not bad by any means, but definitely missing a signature moment to put this over the top for me. Top tracks: One, The Fly, Mysterious Ways

Very fun and some infectious energy. Cooke's presence could be felt on every track, and I couldn't help but smile, dance, and sing along as he encouraged the crowd in the performance. I did feel a lot of the songs felt too similar at times, but this is a great listen and dance album that doesn't overstay it's welcome. Top tracks: Chain Gang, Medley: It's All Right, Bring It on Home to Me

Fun and poppy. Definitely appreciated the brass and woodwind incorporation as well, helped this album stand out a bit more and made it feel less dated. Unfortunately I do feel like a lot of the songs are very similar as they would be on any album, and there isn't enough that's wholly interesting to me to make me want to come back for more. Top tracks: Tell Me When My Light Turns Green; Love, Pt. 1 (Poem); There There My Dear

A wildly fun and entertaining listen. I'm amazed how mambo can sound so similar from song to song, yet convey such distinct emotions. Songs for dancing, reflecting, and everything in between make this such a fun album to get lost in. Would love to go to a club and hear it performed live. Top tracks: Hong Kong Mambo, Mambo Gozon, Agua Limpia Todo

If I could use one word to describe this album, it would be corny. Some more words would be incredibly dated. Maybe this had a bigger impact when it was released, but 45 mins of pop-rock ballads with varying degrees of innuendo got old for me very fast. Some definite fun moments that are limited to the opening tracks on both sides of the record. Top tracks: Bat Out of Hell, Two Out of Three Ain't Bad

This album was a joy to listen to. Edgy, in your face, and unapologetic. Fun and catchy beats with aggressive lyrics keep each song fresh and different. A few songs that I'd consider throwaways, but when the intro and outro are just as good as the rest of the album, you know it's excellent

Fun, loud, and very raucous. The songs were all very fun, but I found myself getting a little bored in the longer medleys. All in all a good short listen. Top tracks: I'll Go Crazy, Try Me, Think

A pleasantly surprising album brimming with fresh ideas and maturity. A laid-back but respectful tone with energy bursts thrown in make this a very enjoyable listen. This album sounds so modern; I'd believe it came out in 2020. Top tracks: So Far Away, Money for Nothing, Brothers In Arms

Somber, reflective, and dark but not excessively so. This album always makes me feel a little sad every time I hear it, and in the best way. The songs are great at getting right to your emotions, and the lyrics are easy to empathize with. A very emotionally sophisticated album that also isn't afraid to rock out a little either. Top tracks: High And Dry, Fake Plastic Trees, (Nice Dream), Spirit Street (Fade Out)

Not bad, but just not an album I was ever able to get into. Surprisingly fresh and more song-oriented than some other electronic-esque albums, but still falls into droning 7+ minute songs with no real reason to go on that long. Some decent songs that are less electronic. Top tracks: North American Scum; New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down

In one word, this album is absolutely bizarre. A wid blend of parody, chaos, and social commentary make this an intriguing listen, but not a very enjoyable one. Fun as a gimmick, but nothing I'd ever come back to. Top tracks: How Could I Be Such A Fool; Help, I'm A Rock; The Return Of The Son Of Monster Magnet

Honestly a bit disappointing. I was very excited to hear this album being a fan of prog rock and The Exorcist. And while the spectacle does come through, some parts started to drag and felt repetitive in Part I. Still a great listen, but not the masterpiece I was expecting. Part II was much better in my opinion, keeping things moving and engaging without dragging

Fun, poppy, and a little gimmicky. A few standout tracks, but a lot of skippable songs on an already shorter album. Wouldn't hate this as an EP with maybe 3 or 4 songs, but it's not great when a shorter album feels bloated with throwaway tracks. Highs are solid, lows are low. Top tracks: Good Times Roll, Just What I Needed, Moving in Stereo

One of the worst albums I've heard in this project. There's nothing interesting happening lyrically or musically. Whiny and airy vocals and generic folksy songs that are so inoffensive they're almost offensive to the idea that this is an album you should hear before you die (as the project stipulates). Completely skippable and uninteresting

This is a very diverse and mature album. A dark and foreboding sound with a lot of lighter surrounding elements, and even a decent amount of swing make this an excellent album to listen to, head bang to, or reflect to. No skippable songs, and everything has a reason for being there. A complete masterpiece

What an absolute pleasant surprise. This album did an excellent job of conveying suburbia nostalgia and melancholy in a way that was relatable but not cringeworthy. Lots of fun an interesting songs throughout, but I do feel like it could have been better with fewer songs since the middle does drag a bit. Overall a very enjoyable and engaging listen. Top tracks: The Suburbs, Ready to Start, Wasted Hours, We Used to Wait

Maybe the most late 90s/early 2000s hard rock album ever. Punchy riffs, emotional and angry lyrics, but also some funky and proggy elements to keep it fresh and interesting. And so much fun to dance to. A top-tier fun album. Top tracks: Privilege, Drive, Battlestar Scralatchtica

This feels like an album that was deliberately designed to make people uncomfortable, and to question what exactly constitutes "music". While not an good listen by any means, I respect the artistry that went into making a statement like this that almost resists interpretation or enjoyment. Surprisingly some almost "songs" aren't that bad either in isolation. Top tracks: AB/7A, E-Coli

Not terribly interesting, rather weird and quirky. As a big fan of 80s King Crimson, it's fun to see where Adrian Belew got a lot of musical ideas from that come through on their albums. He's also the best part of this album in my opinion. Do have to give some respect to the Genius of Love riff, which I never knew came from this album. Largely forgettable, but a neat little peak into inspiration for other musicians. Top tracks: Wordy Rappinghood, L'elephant

Honestly a little disappointing. A bit artsier and abstract than I would have thought, but I don't really think any of it lands for me. Individual songs are great, but a lot of the album does feel like filler. Still some powerful lyrics and fun beats, plus one of the most iconic songs ever. Too tracks: Brothers Gonna Work It Out, Welcome To The Terrordome, Fight The Power

Not bad, but nothing I feel particularly blown away by. But I'm not a big fan of punk to begin with, so that fact that I found this inoffensive means it's probably pretty good to a more neutral listener. Concise without being grating or shrieky. Top tracks: Janie Jones, London's Burning

In one word - corny. In another - artificial. This album feels like it was made for the sole purpose of being as generic and marketable as possible, without really saying anything. It feels sappy and disingenuous as an album, and only exists to make money off catchy pop tunes. Not at all a fan

A really fun bluesy album with electric songs. I'm not sure why the producers thought to add crowd noise to each song, but I do feel like it takes away from the album in multiple ways - the studio songs feel distorted and unclear, and the one live song feels less impactful. Despite my issues with the production, the songs (and more specifically Janis Joplin), kick absolute ass and are a joy to listen to. Top tracks: Combination of the Two, Piece of My Heart, Ball and Chain

A really surprisingly good album. I don't like most punk at all, but there's something about this album that had me so engaged the whole album. Blazing speed and pointed lyrics keep the album entertaining and thought provoking. And even though it's not on this album it bears repeating: Nazi Punks, FUCK OFF

Solid background music for doing other tasks, not super fun to sit and listen to. But that's the case for all EDM in my opinion. Not horrible by any means, but the droning beats get very boring very fast if you actually take a second to listen to the music. Which I prefer to do. Top tracks: Phoenix, Teachers, Burnin'

Certainly one of the angrier albums I've heard in this project. There are good bones on this album, a solid foundation. But some of the songs border on incoherence and really detract from the songs that are a bit more fleshed out and actually decent. Punk is slowly growing on me, but this isn't quite it. Top tracks: Rise Above, Damaged I

Not a bad listen by any means. Interesting somber synth blend that manages to be catchy and also melancholy. Some of the songs feel repetitive for an already shorter album, but a nice listen for background noise. Almost felt like a movie soundtrack. Top tracks: Cherry-coloured Funk, Iceblink Luck, Fifty-fifty Clown

Outside of two wildly overplayed songs, not much to enjoy on this album. Unremarkable and generic, and honestly a bit grating to listen to. Wouldn't recommend

Uninteresting, grating, and airy. Nothing I found remotely enjoyable or engaging. Completely skippable

Honestly pretty unremarkable and underwhelming. Every song sounds almost exactly the same, and that gets old on what's already a really short album. A very pleasant listen, but doesn't really do anything for me outside of one really excellent and engaging song. Top tracks: The Windmills of Your Mind

A really strange album. On one hand, all the biggest songs are so corny and artificial that I barely got through listening to them. But some the B side has some actually excellent songs that are interesting and not just hammed-up over-the-top relationship songs. Definitely some hidden gems, if you can stomach the very plastic "hits". Top tracks: Hard Day, Hand to Mouth, Kissing a Fool

Wild, creative, and offensive as hell. Some of the lyrics are remarkably fucked up, but Ice Cube has such a flow and creative mind that the things he's saying are just incredible. The album is brought down by a fair bit of filler, which is a shame because it's really excellent otherwise. Top tracks: The Nigga Ya Love To Hate, AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted, Once Upon A Time In The Projects

Arguably the coolest rap album I've ever heard. Such a soothing and satisfying listen. Has a very modern sound that was fresh and engaging throughout. No weak spots either. Top tracks: The Corner, GO!, The Food

One of the best albums ever released. Has a little bit of everything: doom metal, rock, instrumental, killer parts from all members. I don't think there's a weak spot anywhere to be found, and that's while it's one of the most iconic albums ever. The hits are incredible, and the lesser known tracks are just as enjoyable

This might be the most "blink and you miss it" album of the entire project. It doesn't help that a lot of the songs sound exactly the same, and the singers screaming on every track gets old really fast in my opinion. Still some good catchy songs, and I definitely see how this was an influential record to so many musicians. I'm just glad others have improved on this formula. Top tracks: Have Love Will Travel, Psycho, Strychnine

A solid pop rock listen. Pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this album, certainly was not expecting to. One too many ballads for a live album in my opinion. I do also find it funny that my favorite songs were all from the same original studio album, so maybe I should give that a listen next. Top tracks: Show Me The Way; Baby, I Love Your Way; (I'll Give You) Money

Powerful, profound, pointed and provocative. An incredible blend of fantastic lyrics with wild melodies and beats to make every song matter, both to the album and to the listener. Unmatched in creativity. Top tracks: Wesley's Theory, Alright, Hood Politics, The Blacker The Berry, Mortal Man

A solid and pleasantly surprising album. Always appreciate deeper or double/meaning lyrics, and there are definitely some fun and catchy beats and melodies that keep the album moving. Not something I'd play on a whim since I'm just not a big pop fan, but solid all-around. Top tracks: Shopping, It's a Sin, I Want to Wake Up

This was a really nice and cathartic listen. Good melancholy songs with soft vocals that are very soothing. The album took a little to get going, and I was afraid that it would veer into whiny and airy territory after the first few tracks. But it's a really solid listen once the songs settle in. Top tracks: Like Dylan in the Movies, The Fox in the Snow, If You're Feeling Sinister

This album did not work for me at all. Incredibly pretentious "musicality" that amounts to spoken word over synth pseudo-melodies that sound pretty, but don't actually do or say anything. Maybe this would've worked better as an instrumental album, because I can't stand the Leonard Cohen-esque sing-speak poetry style of lyrical delivery. Complete fail of an album

I feel a little conflicted about this album. The longer more instrumental tracks were fun and engaging, but I didn't connect with the shorter tracks as much as I would have liked to. A solid world music listen, but not something I'd probably come back to. Top tracks: City, Country, City; Four Cornered Room; The World Is A Ghetto

One of the best rap albums I've never heard of before. On top of the songs having excellent and diverse flows, the production is especially excellent with its driving simplicity. So many albums have a tendency to be over produced, but this is the definition of "keep it simple stupid" and let the rapping do the talking. Top tracks: You Can't Stop The Prophet, Ain't The Devil Happy, My Mind Spray, Come Clean

Started out solid, but definitely felt repetitive by the end. Pretty much every song went one for twice as long as it should have - the songs were interesting to start but never really felt like they built anywhere. Inoffensive, but not something I'd come back to. Top tracks: Quiet Life, All Tomorrow's Parties

A wonderfully relaxing album. Super easy listen, with very satisfying vocals. And killer saxophone work. A joy to sit back and listen to

A really bizarre listen. Songs will move between goofy to catchy to wild to incomprehensible in the span of 20 seconds, multiple times. While I respect the creativity that went into the album, it doesn't really work for me. Some of the songs do stand out, but this almost feels like circus music to me. Top tracks: Here In Heaven; Hasta Manana, Monsieur

A really fun vibe session that ends on a bit of an overstayed note. The songs were a lot of fun to listen to - I've heard the Dead were a huge improv group, but this album was some truly excellent musical chemistry. I do think the last 8 minutes could have been left off, but there is something neat about making a song from feedback.

I liked this album a lot more than I expected to. For some reason the punk style with a grungier sound and a tad under blinding speed works better than I would have thought. Some songs still have the trappings of sounding like just noise, but there is more to like on this album than to not. Top tracks: Hate To Say I Told You So; Die, Alright!; A.K.A. I-D-I-O-T

An all-time album of angst, anger, and rebellion. Excellent songs that are engaging and driving, but also diverse enough to not get stale. And I have to mention one of the best lines in any song ever - "Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me." Top tracks: Bombtrack, Killing In The Name, Know Your Enemy, Township Rebellion

This album definitely ran the gauntlet for my and my opinions on electronic music. On one hand, I love that this album has a share of lofi shorter tracks that are just easy to listen to and don't overstay their welcome. On the other hand, some of the tracks are so repetitive and go on for way too long, though not ad egregiously as other electronic music albums. All in all not too bad. Top tracks: Sixtyten, Roygbiv, Pete Standing Alone

A very "tale of two halves" album. I really did not connect with the A side at all, I don't think Dylan's style works at all in a band setting. But the acoustic B side was absolutely excellent. Just makes me wish the whole album was folksy-er. Top tracks: Mr. Tambourine Man; It's Alright, Ma; It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

Not much to say other than this was a really fun listen. Heartfelt, upbeat, and groovy. Leave it to a Canadian to get me to like country a little more. Top tracks: Round & Round, Down By the River, The Losing End

Really disappointed with this album. Terrible mix that desperately needs a remaster. I usually love side-long tracks, but this album doesnt really have much to say. Corny lyrics and a dated sound also really hamper the album. Nothing really positive to say.

Really felt like the definition of a half-baked album. Every track would start out decent, and then devolve into discordant noise. Strange and unappealing

One of the best albums ever released. Such a great encapsulation of melancholy and raw emotion without being gratuitous or over indulgent. And some equally great alt rock and experimental moments as well. One of my favorite albums growing up, a masterpiece. Top tracks: Everything In Its Right Place, How To Disappear Completely, Idioteque

This album is fine, kinda goofy and fun in a slightly dated way. But it does not need to be a double LP at all. None of these songs need to be longer than 6 minutes, and the ones that don't know when to end go on for absolutely no reason. Maybe I'd like it more if it was more streamlined, but I also don't get why this was so popular when it came out.

I definitely feel conflicted about this album. The original songs are fun and groovy, but I'm not sure most of the cover songs work on this album with the instrumentation present. Covering vocals with a baseball organ was certainly a choice, and I wish there were more original songs instead of underdone covers. Top tracks: Green Onions, Mo' Onions, Comin' Home Baby

A solid easy listen. The tracks all kind of blend together as one mega song. Nothing particularly noteworthy, an easy reggae listen with chill beats and vibes

Excellent album. Driving and ballsy songs that still maintain a level of brevity and fun. The B side is definitely weaker, but the ending more than makes up for it. Overall very enjoyable. Top tracks: The Changeling, L.A. Woman, Riders on the Storm

A fantastic blend of electronica and rock with a nice darker sound. Somehow the songs work for dancing and listening, a rare feat in my experience with electronic music. Highly creative and a well-worth listen. Top tracks: Personal Jesus, Enjoy the Silence, Policy of Truth

One of the most striking and powerful albums I've ever listened to. Such raw yet subdued emotions, and a range from soaring highs to crushing lows. An absolute joy to listen to. No weak spots or songs either, just a top tier album

This was a weird album for me. I though it had really solid and compelling songs with a lot of unique elements, but also a lot of what felt like filler tracks that didn't do anything. Would have been much better as an EP, too much fat on an already shorter album. Top tracks: River Song, Dreamer, Farewell My Friend

Boring and uninteresting. Felt derivative, and was also poorly mixed. I admit I'm not a big reggae fan, but there are better examples in the genre than this album

A fun an energetic celebration of so many cultures and genres. Not something I'd normally think to put on, but a really entertaining listen. I also have incredible respect and admiration for Manu's production and song diversity. Plus anyone who can sing in multiple languages on the same album is really cool. A solid listen

Pleasantly surprised with this album. I haven't been much of a fan of punk or new wave by themselves, but this album brings the genres together in a fun and unexpected way. The album threads a really interesting needle, utilizing the strengths of the two genres to mitigate the flaws. Not a masterpiece, but very good. Top tracks: Hanging Around, Peaches, Down in the Sewer

Such a fantastic album. I think it's incredibly rare to have an album with a 1+hour runtime with no weak spots or throwaway tracks. An excellent diverse set of songs that are heavy, reflective, relaxing, sad, and everything in between. Will definitely be coming back to this one

Pleasantly surprised with this album. It sounds remarkably fresh and like proto-pop-punk without being obnoxious or corny. The production is raw, which can be endearing but jarring to hear drum fills that are just out of time. It feels like an album made by young people, for young people. And has the fun and energy to match. Top tracks: Newboys, Drowning Men, On Wheels

This was a really unorthodox listen. The songs are very intricate and layered with overlapping looped voices which is cool, but I feel like it turns into a gimmick by the third song. The album itself is unique, but the songs are all too similar which just makes for a mixed listen that veers into almost overwhelming and unappealing at worst, and kind of corny at best. Top tracks: River of Orchids, Greenman

What a refreshing take on blues. I find I can only listen to blues in short bursts because it starts to get naturally repetitive, but the guest appearances on each song keep things varied and interesting. The guitar work from both John Lee Hooker and others is particularly excellent. The solo tracks strike a different tone, but it's a nice change of pace from the rest if the album. Overall very entertaining

What a wild ride. Insane lyrics that are goofy and very demented, but there's a real hurt and pain coming through that just show how creative Eminem is. Even the interludes bring something to the albums with humorous breaks in intensity. The shock value probably turns people off, but there is a real mastery present which makes this album excellent instead of gratuitous. Every word and note is present for a reason, and I absolutely love it

This was an odd and interesting listen to say the least. When everything clicked in the music, there were some truly killer songs and moments that I'd argue would rival any other contemporary prog performance. The space stuff was a little goofy, a little too goofy at times, and does take away from what is otherwise a stellar album. Also could definitely use a remaster since the recording is less than optimal

I wanted to like this album a lot more than I did. I really didn't connect with the traditional covers or the original songs. I appreciate the performances and could certainly hear this playing in a pub somewhere, but just not for me

This album was an absolute joy to listen to. Very much reminded me of later Incubus - chill songs that are catchy and and rocking. There's something to be said for an album that's just fun to put on and get lost in. An all around blast

Definitely one of the strangest albums I've listened to. But it's almost good? It threads a very weird needle of incomprehensible, uncomfortable, and also engaging to listen to that I wouldn't have thought possible. Not sure if it's something I'd come back to, but definitely worth a listen. Top tracks: Human Cannonball, Graveyard (Pt. 2), 22 Going On 23

A really soothing and mellow listen. A bit surprised by the lyrics, but they do make sense since Newman is capturing the essence of being southern. A nice mix of somber songs with serious topics. I do love that this record predates his Pixar albums by 20+ years, but still sounds just like them. Top tracks: Marie, Mr. President (Have Pity on the Working Man), Louisiana 1927

I wish I liked this album more than I did. I feel the passion and folksy authenticity behind the songs, but I just did not connect with it at all. If you love Irish folk music you'll love this album, I unfortunately don't and didn't. Wouldn't hate listening to a few individual songs, but the album is a bit much. Top tracks: A Pair of Brown Eyes, Dirty Old Town

Very underwhelming and lackluster. Definitely some solid moments, but most of the tracks lack an edge or interesting quality. The album never really evolves beyond indie quirky, and just feels underdone and almost grating at times. Decent, but not worth coming back to. Top tracks: Ocean of Noise, Windowsill

Such a fun album. A very entertaining and unique take on brit-pop, which I'm also not very keen on. Refreshing and surprising complexity on each song. One of the better uses of additional brass/orchestral music as well. Each song radiates a passion from the band that is very evident, and very satisfying

Admittedly I don't know much about mod culture or its revival, but I know this is a good album. A nice blend of blistering speed, relaxed complexity, and ranging emotional lyrics. I definitely felt like the B side was noticeably weaker, but an all around solid rocking listen. Top tracks: Mr. Clean, English Rose, Down In The Tube Station At Midnight

This is a tougher album to rank for me. On one hand, Radiohead continues their streak of putting out excellent and captivating albums as they always do. But this one didn't grip me like their previous releases. It did feel a little bloated, and only 2 songs really blew me away instead of a majority. So still a fantastic album, but below standard for Radiohead. Top tracks: 2 + 2 = 5; There, There; Myxomatosis

This is an album that's in desperate need of a remaster. I feel like the songs are so much better than the recordings on the album, the production sounds so tinny and muddy that it's very hard to fully appreciate the songs. Despite the awful production the songs are mostly great, but this is an album that is handicapped until it's remastered. Top tracks: Starman, Suffragette City, Rock 'n' Roll Suicide

Fun performances of classic Christmas songs. Not much else to say - if you like Christmas music you'll like this album, if you don't you won't.

I thought this album was a very soothing and sophisticated album. I really enjoyed the more experimental songs, and the pop songs were more interesting than one would expect in a pop album. The poppier songs were definitely a tier below, but the album as a whole was a solid listen. Top tracks: Diamond World/Substitution for Love, Shanti/Ashtangi, Mer Girl

Solid easy listening. Nothing particularly stood out, but everything blended together nicely for a relaxing 40 minute listen.

Definitely better than your average synth-pop album, but very inconsistent from song to song. When a song leans more into the "synth," it's much better than the songs that are more "pop." Overall a solid listen. Top tracks: Motion Sickness, Look At Where We Are, Night And Day

Was honestly a bit disappointed with this album. Having never listened to Wu-Tang Clan previously and only knowing about the whole shaolin/supergroup bit culturally, I expected to like this a bit more than I did. Maybe I can't appreciate it as much because I didn't grow up around it, but a lot of the beats and flow of the songs come off as kind of corny and dated. The second half of the album is notably stronger, but never goes beyond decent. Top tracks: Method Man, Protect Ya Neck, Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber Part II (Conclusion)

A very mature album, and very unexpected from the guy who made "Loser." Excellent use of soothing melodies and deep lyrics to make this a pleasure to listen to. Probably the best chamber-pop album I've ever heard, no weak spots or skippable tracks either.

Probably one of the best rap albums I've never heard of before. This album is brimming with the kind of rap beats that I love most, with excellent flow and lyrics to make this one of my favorites. Even the interludes are fun and add to the album (as much as I wish they weren't there). Absolutely a blast to listen to

Reminds me most of an English George Michael. The tracks are either incredible, or forgettable. No bad songs, but definitely an album buoyed by the singles. But those singles are some of the catchiest and head-bopping songs I've ever heard, so all in all very good. Top tracks: Lazy Days, Angels, Let Me Entertain You

Standard reggae with a heavier focus on liberation lyrics. I thought it was a fine, easy listen like all reggae is. But nothing about this album connected with me in a deeper way, so it felt more forgettable than I would have hoped

Decent lofi beats and melodies. Very contemporary sounding which is nice. But the tracks drone on for way too long - if each track was maybe 2-3 mins instead of 6+ this album would be a lot better. The interludes are also largely uninteresting and slightly jarring. Top tracks: What Doea Your Soul Look Like Pt. 1 & Pt. 4

Definitely eccentric, and not for everyone. I feel like the songs either clicked immediately for me, or just came and went without any second thought. But the songs that did click are quirky, catchy, a little manic, and tie a bunch of sounds together in a way that almost shouldn't work, but still does. Top tracks: I Zimbra, Memories Can't Wait, Air

Very chill and solid. Feels like something you'd want to listen to around a campfire surrounded by friends, just has a very homey and comforting feel which works very well. All around a good listen, and nothing negative to say

I thought I was going to like this album a lot more than I did. The first song is fun, catchy, and has so much energy that it sets a great tone for the album. But no other song manages to capture that essence, and the rest of the album comes across as skippable and almost annoying with the overuse of sound effects and enhancers. An album that would greatly benefit from "less is more"

Potentially one of the best albums of all time. Such an enjoyable journey through every song, a great mix of heavy, somber, and everything in between. A great encapsulation of 'melancholy', and engaging throughout the entire runtime

Grating, janky, and very unappealing. Strikes such an awkward tone and sound that is very hard to enjoy. Unfortunately not much nice to say

Pleasantly surprised by this album. I've always found White Stripes to be hit or miss for me, but it's nice to see how creative Jack White can be in his own element. The songs that were made to be singles are fine enough, but this album really shines with its less popular tracks. Top tracks: Blunderbuss, Hypocritical Kiss, Weep Themselves to Sleep

An absolutely fantastic album. Something about the darker and more mature sound is incredibly appealing. Every song is captivating, and I appreciate that the longer runtimes are utilized in a way that let's instrumental breaks shine with fills and solos. So much more than a pop album, and one that should be held in high regard by other pop artists looking for a meaningful sound

One of the best and most important albums ever released by one of the best and most important bands ever formed. A masterpiece that founded an entire genre of music, and laid the groundwork for so much musical creativity. An all-time classic

I really did not connect with this album at all. Generic melodies with a frankly unappealing singing style made the songs come off very grating and hard to listen to at times. Unremarkable at its best, shrill at its worst

Chaotic and borderline incomprehensible at times. The only thing I could make out was that every song sounded exactly the same, with the same cadence and melody pattern, and the same lack of any appeal.

Very uneven album. The best songs are the ones where the bass is able to lay down a riff and just sit in a groove for the songs duration. If the song doesn't have that bass line, it's not very good in my opinion. Solid highs, and uninteresting lows. Top tracks: Do It Clean, Monkeys, Rescue

This album has two kinds of songs: esoteric bordering on incomprehensible, or decent. A lot of the songs feel over-produced and reek of "how many effects can we overlay into each song?" The best tracks are more pared down and and actually have a vibe; which is unfortunately a minority of the total songs. Top tracks: Black Steel, Pumpkin, Feed Me

Not bad, but not all that great either. The percussion-only songs got stale half way through the first one, though it did start out neat. The guitar was very enjoyable when it was present. Vocals were either inconsequential or carried a call-and-response for way too long, to the point that it became droning and almost annoying. Overall fine, but very skippable. Top tracks: Rhapsodia Del Maravilloso, Tribilin Cantore

Fun and solid. The punk-ier songs tend to blend together and sound very similar. The best parts of this album are when Green Day move away from the punk sound and actually let the songs breathe and develop. Has enough of both worlds to be great, but not excellent. Top tracks: Basket Case, She, When I Come Around

A really fun and surprising listen. Definitely had some dated southern rock twang, but not as cringey as I would have thought from the band that brought you Sweet Home Alabama. Every song is incredibly catchy and full of ear worms, but the more mainstream hits definitely stand above the rest of the album. Top tracks: Tuesday's Gone, Gimmie Three Steps, Free Bird

Whiny and uninteresting love songs that don't really say much or do much. Entirely skippable and generic

A really good, but slightly disappointing listen. The songs are all nice and soothing to listen to, until Joni Mitchell hits a register that cuts through in a very jarring way. Definitely detracts from more than a few songs, and brings down what is overall a really good album. And when it's good, it's incredibly good. Top tracks: Little Green, River, A Case of You

I liked this album a lot more than I thought I would. Thrash has always been a "love-it-or-hate-it" genre for me, and this album is no exception to that. The best parts/songs are the ones that sound the least thrashy, I never understood blast beats and why they have to be in every song. But a good album nonetheless, though I definitely think this solidifies Anthrax as #4 of the Big 4 for me. Top tracks: Caught In A Mosh, Indians, Medley: A.D.I. / The Horror Of It All

Overall decent. Obviously everyone knows Come On Eileen, but there are some other solid hidden gems on this album that feel like an English twist on Chicago's sound. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. Wouldn't mind listening to it again, but don't know if I'd seek it out. Top tracks: Let's Make This Precious, Old, Come On Eileen

Bizarre, droning, weird and unappealing. Maybe better in a club where you aren't actually paying attention to the music, but then what's the point of music if not to pay attention to it? Hard pass

A tough album for me to rate. On one hand, I have an immense respect for Prince's musical and songwriting ability. And I did enjoy a few of the songs a lot. But his style does not click with me at all. I find it decent at best, and just overall not my thing. I think I would have like the album more if it was just the second record - I didn't like anything at all from the A & B sides. Top tracks: U Got That Look, The Cross, It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night

Really solid album. Found myself bobbing my head along with almost every song, super catchy beats mixed with unapologetic lyrics make for a very fun listen. Not a fan of the skit songs, and some of the middle gets repetitive, but overall a very entertaining listen. Top tracks: Buckly Done Gun, Bingo, 10 Dollar

I don't know if I "got" this album. It was a nice soothing listen, with cool ambient music that was relaxing. But that's all it was for 70 minutes. Nothing else on the album, just the same ambient music without much variance. Which is fine, but not that great or memorable

A really good album that I feel could have been better. The songs range from really catchy and fun, to almost awkward and unfinished. Everything feels about 30 seconds too short, which really hurts the songs that lean into more unconventional chord progressions that never end up resolving. But overall a nice unplugged listen that has a lot of good going on. Top tracks: Between The Bars, No Name No. 5, Angeles

Better than I would have expected for an electronic album. I like how each song blends into each other, as I'd the whole album is one big song. But there isn't much variance from track to track, so it does start to get stale by the end. Good for club music or exercising, but boring if you actually want to pay attention to what's going on. Definitely better than more standard EDM, so I do have to give props where they're due.

A very good and surprisingly musically sophisticated album. A-Ha are one of those bands that I feel are written off as one-hit-wonders, but this album is very well-rounded and has some really solid hidden gems that make for a satisfying listen. The only negative thing I can say is none of the songs touch Take on Me, which does make the rest of the album feel like a bit of a letdown after starting so strong. Top tracks: Take on Me, The Sun Always Shines On T.V., Here I Stand and Face the Rain

Honestly surprised this album is one of the 1001 albums to hear before you die. I thought it was fine, but pretty generic R&B that could have been replicated by any genre release of the last 20 years. Didn't really connect with it, but a fine enough listen. Very musically challenging in some spots, and not in a good way. Top tracks: Waitin, LMK

Very fun and engaging. Got exactly what I expected in some quality southern blues rock, but a surprising amount of musical diversity from a blues album, which came across excellently. Wasn't blown away by anything, but very enjoyable overall. Top tracks: Waitin' for the Bus, LA Grange, Sheik

Oddly sounds like a Beatles knock-off album. Standard late 60's/early 70's pop rock with some goofier songs added in. Definitely some solid tracks, but an overall decent to forgettable album. Top tracks: The Moonbeam Song, Without You, Jump Into The Fire

One of the more formative albums of my lifetime. A perfect blend of punk with a more mature sound that makes for an incredibly satisfying listen. Lyrically somehow even more relevant than when it was released 20 years ago. Quality songs throughout, and a pretty decent story as well; the songs work perfectly together and as standalone tracks. Such a joy to kick back and listen to, and no real low points or skippable songs.

One of the most compelling albums ever written. An excellent blend of complexity, melancholy, introspection, and of course rock all rolled together perfectly in each song. An absolute joy to listen to, and has a unique quality that makes it enjoyable no matter your mood. Nothing but good things to say

I enjoyed this album more than I thought I would. There's a palpable joy that comes through each song, as if you can feel the genuine fun the band had making the album. I didn't connect as much with some of the goofier songs, but I did appreciate the passion that went into every track. All in all very solid blues rock. Top tracks: City Lights, Teenage Head, Whiskey Woman

This was a very unique listen. I figured it was going to be unorthodox and musically challenging (which it certainly was, and not in a bad way), but it also had some solid melodic moments that honestly made me want to hear a whole album that was more mainstreamed. I appreciate the boundary pushing, but I just want more excellent simplified music that the group is obviously capable of creating. Top tracks: Penguin Cafe Single, In a Sydney Motel, The Sound of Someone You Love Who's Going Away and It Doesn't Matter

I feel like this is another Bowie album that was held back by an underwhelming production quality. The songs are catchy and fun, but they didn't click with me as much as I feel it should have. Still a really interesting album with some quality hidden gems in Bowie's catalog. Top tracks: Station to Station, Word on a Wing, Stay

Sex Pistols have always bothered me with their whole "punk" image being "be obnoxious and as immature as possible without actually being 'punk'". Which I still think is true. But damn this album is pretty entertaining. Funnily enough this doesn't even sound like what I'd think of as "punk"; figures they're musically and ideologically posers. But the album is catchy and fun, without falling into the trapping of punk just needing to be as fast as possible. Solid angsty rock album ;) Top tracks: Problems, God Save the Queen, Anarchy in the U.K.