1001 Albums Summary

Objectively funny album cover. I’ve realized they’re not a band I can listen to by the album.

Unexpectedly awesome

Not a huge instrumental piano guy, but still worthwhile.

Legitimately perfect rock album. Boomer comment of I remember back in my day when “New York City Cops” was on it instead of “When It Started.”

Better than I remembered but kinda trailed a bit at the end

Wanted to be a hater at the start but it reeled me back in.

That was great. Awesome marriage between rock and pop

Chaotic and noisy in a bad way

Pretty cool and can totally see why it’d be really influential. No songs really differentiated themselves much especially from a beat perspective. Chuck D had pretty impressive command from a flow/inflection standpoint

Big change of pace from what I typically listen to but liked it a lot. Surprised by how much I knew. Also she’s got a gorgeous voice.

Cool and pretty easy to listen to just not super memorable

I liked it but every song sounded like “bones are their money” from ITYSL but that’s probably my fault

Better than I remember with seemingly a lot of influence from Radiohead.

Really cool instrumental tracks to get lost to that make you wish the whole album was instrumental

Very classic rock that I’m surprised I’ve never heard before

The songs I already know would probably still be the main reason to go back to the album.

Way better than I expected. Didn’t realize Jack Black had a career before movies.

That felt like a chore.

I don’t really like TV on the Radio as a whole, so was pleasantly surprised by this album.

Only bangers. Had no idea what to expect going in but really liked it. 4 probably isn’t generous enough but 5 is too generous.

Didn’t really like it. Too soft for my liking. The best song was the cover of “Because”

Really, really good. This is the first time I’ve been able to listen to it without getting bored so it’s prob something you need exposure to before you fully appreciate it.

I’m happy I listened to it bc I’ve seen it referenced a ton but it’s not really my cup of tea

Didn’t really like it. Maybe it’s just the guys voice, but not for your boy.

Bangers galore

Great, lauryn hill is a new favorite.

A lot of the beats are pristine with really tasty bass lines, but the lyrics are pretty basic.

I was pretty reluctant to listen to another Dusty album so soon, but it was a lot better than the last. Definitely listenable.

I was pretty reluctant to listen to another Dusty album so soon, but it was a lot better than the last. Definitely listenable.

They have one good song and we all know what it is. I can kind of see a Beach House influence.

Started off fine and was Rolling Stones-y but I got a little sick of it.

Gotta be in the right mood for it. When I was it hit but when I wasn’t unlistenable.

Short and fun

Easy to listen to but not my typical genre

More like, Frank Slappa amirite? I have a soft spot for instrumentals albums but this one was also crazy unique with great writing

Short sweet to the point. Classic rock I was unfamiliar with but would listen to again.

I’m pretty averse to Dylan in general. This was better than anticipated but I still can’t really see myself going out of my way for harmonica boy.

Didn’t realize I liked Stevie Wonder until this. Very catchy and can see why it’s influential while still remaining pretty unique.

I like Daydream Nation a lot but didn’t like this nearly as much. Female vocalist wasn’t doing it for me, but there are definitely good songs and I think the album rounds out nicely.

Reminded me a lot of Radiohead especially vocally and I came to find out they were influenced by him along with a lot of other artists I like. Thought this was great top to bottom with pristine vocals and well written songs.

It was alright but nothing actually bringing me back to ever give it another go for the full album.

Every Beatles album is at least baseline good and easy enough to get through front to back, but this is on the weaker end of their catalogue.

Pretty unique especially relative to the rest of the albums to date. Considering giving it another run through but only for that reason.

Started off strong but very mid after “Sometimes.” Every song kinda sounds like “I Knew I Loved You” by Savage Garden.

It’s a good collection of songs but it’s not quite at the level I remember it being so between a 3 and 4

I liked this a lot. Beatles-y but they definitely have their own voice.

Very good. I’ve listened to Porcelain a ton and some other songs but don’t think I’ve ever done the album. Great for work.

Very good and surprisingly not typically what Neil Young people recommend.

Pretty boring and I generally like electronic instrumental

Wanted to like it and started off doing so but it couldn’t keep my attention.

So nice I played it twice. I’ve tried this album in the past and it didn’t hit so happy it took this time around.

Listened to glory box a ton and listened to this album in the past. It’s solid and she has a beautiful voice.

I’m not the biggest Bruce Jerseyan out there, but thought this did the job. Wouldn’t go back though and would still probably only listen to the bigger songs.

Could see myself liking this in another life but was a grind to get through

Off the beaten path in a positive way

There’s so much better Tom Petty out there that Breakdown and American Girl aren’t enough to make up for an otherwise lackluster collection.

Loved it. Kept the same energy through the album and was nice and concise

I think calling it “garbage” is a bit of an exaggeration. Generally liked it and thought the little songs were fun enough before the big ones.

A lot of noises that came together in a way I didn’t expect to work.

Rolling Stones are tough to listen to by the album. I’ve given them too many chances at this stage and think I’ll only do the singles going forward.

Easy to get lost in and I like dat

I like Bob Marley but this was boring to the point of it being hard to defend.

Delightful. Haven’t heard the vast majority of these songs beforehand but very easy to listen and vibe out to

This is painful, do I actually have to finish? I did, but through gritted teeth bc that was hot trash. Also lol at them first sending me to the deluxe 2 hour edition foh. I’d rate this lower if I could.

All these extended albums. I actually liked this one but had to cut myself off once the b-sides and alt versions kicked off.

I’m so confused. This is such a deviation away from what this list has normally done and I feel like it’s the only one past 2010 even so far. Not that I disliked it but not what I expected and I feel like there’s a ton of better more prolific modern music in general and hip hop more specifically.

It was fine but it’s not really the Queen I’m going out of my way to listen to

Didn’t particularly like this. Kinda droned on, which is pretty familiar to the last BM album.

Don’t know much else like it but it made me want to listen to the lion king soundtrack. Different but I don’t really see myself going back to it.

Pretty firmly up my alley but I’m a huge QOTSA fan so the story checks out

Big fan

I had much higher expectations than what this was able to deliver on

Liked it a whole lot

Feel like we haven’t gotten other rock like this through 1001 yet. Reminded me of Jane’s addiction

The start of every song sounded like it was from another band. Good stuff altogether

Too long

Pretty good but really only came and left with the hits

Pretty egregious for this to be 2 hours

This is way more in line for what I expect out of the top 1001 all time albums

Can’t listen

I liked it a lot but would like it more if it were full instrumental

You’re a vegetableeee

Didn’t do much for me, but grateful it was only half an hour.

This is something I wanted to like and that high school me probably would’ve liked but it was kinda just songs that never went anywhere

This was fine but this style isn’t really my cup of tea. Can’t foresee myself going out of my way to throw this back on but appreciate it fwiw

That was fun but not super memorable. Recognize the first song

Took me a minute to get it but shit was hot fire

It was alright but ultimately didn’t do enough for me relative to what I want from exploring more Elton

Pavement is top tier

Better than I remember and than expected. Could see myself going back another time if out of other music.

Nothing really stood out but it was cool finding out where the Mercedes Benz song came from

Very very good. Didn’t realize I knew so much.

Truly outstanding. Had to listen twice to make sure I had it right but it’s a high 4 that I was really tempted to give a 5 to, but didn’t since that’s such rare air

I’m sure this would’ve been fun if I were there live but alas I was not. Also not really what I gravitate towards, esp vocally, but recognize why people would love it

Perfectly chill. Can’t believe I’ve never done across the artist or album

Another great album. Idk how nobody ever got me into Willie (pun intended). This recent run of albums has put 1001 back into my good graces

One of the greatest rap albums of all time

Listened a while ago and regret not writing a review in the moment. Remember kinda liking it though.

Same review as the last one, I suck. Remember not being particularly wowed though by something with as much esteem as this album gets.

Exceeded expectations but I still don’t feel the pull to go back to it immediately.

Pretty great top to bottom. Can’t ask for anything more from this genre.

Easy enough to listen to but nothing really jumped off the page except for brass in pocket which I already knew. Would listen again.

Pretty interesting mix between what sounded like the Beatles and Bowie. Might have to give this one another shot to see if it grows on me. Also didn’t know The Bee Gees had non-falsetto songs

I wanted to like it more but unfortunately didn’t do much for me

Gorgeous voice but got a little fatigued by the end. Maybe worth another go around.

Everything sounded like enter sandman, I’m sorry.

It was decent but nothing to really get too attached to outside of a few hits.

Fun pop album that I could see myself throwing on again.

One of my favorite albums to listen to while working and listened a lot while studying. Pretty perfect for an instrumental electronic album and is probably top 2 or 3 in that category

Not extremely captivating outside the main two songs. Not terrible either.

This is an album I feel like I should like more but don’t. Everything kinda sounds the same and it’s good but drones on a little.

Kinda meh. Don’t really need to revisit.

Amazing voice and songwriting

Pretty casual listen. Very easy to get through and although no songs particularly remarkable I did like it and would come back.

The man loves his keyboard. Thought it was a really good album just don’t know when I’d ever seek out throwing it on again.

A lot of great songs on here and love the concept of the album but between a 3 and a 4 realistically. I’ll bump it to a 4 for the story/rock opera.

Think this is the best stones album I’ve listened to. Who knows maybe I just get them now.

Cool but entirely too long

Big fan but I love this type of music to zone out and work to.

Easy to vibe to

That was awesome, no notes

Pretty cool but not necessarily my style of rap

Beatles are goated

Pretty trash noise rock

Actually liked this way more than I expected although idk that I’m ready to give it a 4

A classic that didn’t quite make it up to a 5 although it was close

This didn’t do anything for me

Go byrds. It started off good and has a solid classic rock feel, but meanders a little to the point where idk that I’d go back to the album but more individual songs

Wasn’t ready to like this nearly as much as I did, so a pleasant surprise

Paper planes is the only thing really worth it. Waste of time outside of that

There are a lot of good songs on the album but this solidified for me that rhcp aren’t an album band - more anal bum band

I’ve always loved this album but hadn’t listened in forever, so this proved to me it stood the test of time.

Just not my style

Didn’t really move the needle for me

This album had a serious case of identity crisis. Feel like they didn’t know what sound they were going for from one song to the next which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Altogether not something I feel compelled to go back to though

This was sick, can’t believe I’d never listened to anything but La Grange before. Feel like I’d never listened to ZZ outside of the hits but happy there’s more beneath the surface.

This album is fine but to have this and not have Discovery or Random Access Memories (yes I checked the full list) is inexcusable to the point of considering stopping

Not for your boy

I liked this and while I couldn’t see myself going out of my way to put it on again if I stumbled upon it on shuffle it makes for easy listening.

Pretty cool but didn’t lose my mind over it

It was fine but not really the reason I’m seeking out Queen

I liked it a lot but double albums are a tough go. Still a ton of songs that were amazing

Super clean and easy listen.

I’ve listened before and it is a classic album. Don’t know that I’d give it a 5 but 4 feels appropriate

Listening to this at work and almost didn’t realize it was on which idk if that’s glaring or complimentary. Either way not interested in running it back

The kinks rock. Nobody should kink shame

A classic that never lets me down

Awesome top to bottom. This taught me I can listen to Solange front to back but I can’t say the same for Beyoncé, sorry beyhive

This was so easy to go through that i feel like I’ll give it another go at another time. Also the Iron Man cover was so unexpected but pretty sick

I normally like electronic trance-like music and this album started that way but got boring fast

Back to our regularly scheduled programming. Fantastic album from a top tier band

Very relaxing album that’s perfect to have on while working

I listened to this like a month ago and thought maybe i didn’t get it but regret giving it another chance. It’s not awful it’s just really not my cup of tea

This was pretty boring but to their credit it still made me want to put on Karn Evil 9 afterwards. Nutrocker was cool too.

I love Sheryl but this just wasn’t a great collection of songs. As an aside “Neva Eva” by Trillville coming on directly afterwards was comically jarring.

Wanted to like this more than I ended up liking it. Nothing stood out enough where I want to come back to it

Classic that still holds up.

I recognized Epic and thought the war pigs cover was fun. Good enough altogether

Really solid. Never appreciated it like I did this run through

I’m happy this was one of the 1001 albums I listened to before I died.

It was good but just a little too long

Nothing crazy but might be worth giving it another go

Nothing crazy but might be worth giving it another go

Got some real bangers just no demon days

Yeah nah

Shit slapped so hard

Didn’t particularly like it and it was exceptionally long. And I typically like instrumental stuff I can zone out and work to

Thought I’d like it the way it started but it got repetitive and lasted too long

Better than what we’ve had recently but still not very compelling

An album I’ve always loved that fortunately still really holds up. Go Iceland

Didn’t realize like this outside Mrs. Robinson and I was really turning a corner on simon & garf

Much better than anticipated after hearing the first song. The man is pure gravel

I’m not the target audience here

Not really my thing

This was easy enough to listen to just on the longer side of things

That was great. I generally like Bob Marley but feel like his albums have been difficult to get through so this was a nice surprise

Didn’t really do much for me

Earache My Ear

Really strong 4 but not quite a 5. Every song is a sing-along

It was pretty decent but not my style and can’t see myself revisiting

I can be a bit of a PJ hater but this surprised me. Thom Yorke coming through turned things up

Didn’t expect to like willie but super relaxing

Surprised I’d never heard of him since he has such a classic rock sound.

Unfortunately kinda mid

Didn’t really hit for me

Great start to finish

This was the first time I got this album. Really good

It was alright but nothing wowing me. DMB was a fun surprise

This was so refreshing. Feel like I don’t know this type of music really but a very welcomed chang of pace

Expected to only like the singles but REM has definitely grown on me

I really didn’t like this, which was surprising because I liked pure heroine

Not as good as other albums especially vocally, but it was an interesting ride with very creative song writing

It was fine but I’ll prob never listen again

A classic. Nothing else to note

Tried this album too many times. Only a few good songs so not worth it and nowhere close to Siamese dream

This was great, considering running it back

Another classic

I’m over Elvis Costello for a while. Too many albums in this for him

Pretty meh

I liked it with but not a top classic rock album

Undeniably excellent rap album

A classic I find myself consistently go back to

Dylan is mid

Liked it a lot more than anticipated. Good song writing

Albums like this are why I do it.

Wish there was more stephen malkmus

Don’t fw dylan anymore so not doing it

Started better than it finished

Good not great

Weird I literally just had this album on over the weekend without knowing it was next. It’s a banger as is everything Radiohead

Felt like something I would like but didn’t really do it for me. Reminded me a lot of another band that I couldn’t figure out. Maybe glasser?

Fucking unlistenable

Kinda forgettable

A pure classic

Thin Lizzy rocks

Not bad but a little too weird for my liking

Liked it more than the album with freedom on it

The Smiths have never really done it for me and this album wasn’t much different

Undisputed classic. Teach your children about it

A little underwhelming. Think I prefer the doors by the song vs. the album

Fun ride and easy to listen to esp when working

More like borophyll

Good but not remarkable. Extremely David Bowie vibes

It starts strong and there are so many bangers but it is too long and inconsistent

Bob Dylan-esque but a little less annoying. Still pretty one dimensional though

Much better than I anticipated and one I’m actually considering running back

One of the classics from “back in my day”

Been forever since I listened to it but was excellent and clear how it inspired so many other bands

Heard the first 30 seconds and rolled my eyes bc this isn’t the genre for me. However the song writing was surprisingly impressive. Despite this I doubt I come back to the album

Another timeless classic

Somehow better than I remember it growing up. It dwindles the slightest bit a lot the end but still great overall

Fun and timely but unfortunately just heard the majority of these songs leading into Christmas

Surprised I’ve never heard of them before. Jane’s addiction adjacent but liked them more. Ended up downloading the album which is more than I can say for a lot of 1001

Not my favorite Beck album but still a great early Beck album

Fun ride. Should give Stevie wonder more looks

Middle of the road. Not over or underwhelming. Appropriately whelming.

So easy to listen to while working

Fine but not worth adding to the library

Every song is top notch and sing-a-long-able. Also hot take that I’ve always liked this more than Blonde

Good classic rock

Refreshing

I liked this a lot. Can’t put my finger on which early 2000s singer this reminded me of, but brought me back to that time

Through this on while cooking and it was such easy listening

Cringed a little when I saw Van Halen but this was short sweet to the point and hit harder than I thought so bravo

Awesome album that really holds up and is very sing-along-able which apparently goes a long way for me. I shade off from a 5

I liked this a lot. Reminded me of Lou Reed. Worth a relisten but not ready to elevate it to 4 status yet

Old Lupe is undeniable

This was good in a low key way. Sort of Neil young vibes.

I definitely under appreciated this when I was first introduced but this is so classic

Knew that I knew them but couldn’t figure out how until I got to Piece of My Heart. This was easy to listen to and I liked it but likely won’t seek it out if in need of an album

Didn’t love it

It’s not that this was bad but it’s just not something I’d ever actually select. Out of my q zone

Felt like a time capsule. Nice to bop to

HIS NAME WAS ROBERT PAULSON. And holy shit could he rock. Shout out to Jim Steinman though for the writing.

So very 80s. Probably wouldn’t double back

I like this style of music a lot and other artists all to this sound. I probably appreciate those a little more but I won’t let that be an indictment on this

This was solid. Felt like a mix between Neil Young and George Harrison. Might not actually be a 4 but marking it that way to come back to

Took me half way through the album to realize it’s the guy from Pink Floyd. Nowhere near the peaks of Pink Floyd but worth revisiting

Nice try but I’m not doin 3 hours

Very pleasant. Never really loved Elliot smith but this one hit. Kind of a mix between death cab and bright eyes

Definitely holds up

Love me some instrumental albums

Fine but not worth adding to the ole library

Unfortunately didn’t do a lot for me. It’s a shame bc I was starting to like them too

I miss the old Kanye

Listened a while ago and wasn’t particularly moved

First half of the album is undeniable but back couple songs taper. Still easy 4

Better songwriting than I would’ve originally anticipated but still not something I’d go out of my way to turn on by the album

Kinda meh. Good songs but as an album didn’t blow me away

Super easy listening

Relaxing listen but feel like queen might not be by the album for me

This didn’t do a lot for me

That sucked. Felt like work the whole way through

Better than the first time I listened but still not really wowing me

This was very enjoyable. Knew a lot of the songs without knowing I knew them ya know?

Not horrible but realistically prob wont listen again

Definitely listenable. Not my first choice but worth revisiting

Pretty mid

Really good but runs a little long

It’s definitely good but feels pretty overrated

This was alright but not a ton drawing me back

I’ve tried bjork before and she’s just not for me

As classic as classic gets

Pretty solid, but still will only listen to fast car

Didn’t do it for me at all and I like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Fun album with some good hits. Taper Jean Girl is an all timer though

Fun album with some good hits. Taper Jean Girl is an all timer though

Good but not quite SOS

Didn’t think I’d like it initially but it definitely won me over. Very soulful

Always confuse this with CSNY but this is also a bona fide classic

Seamless transition from the last album to this one. Pretty sad it took me until now to listen

Didn’t really captivate me but not bad

Funktastic

It was okay but I’m not racing home to put on my songhoy blues

Liked it a lot. In memory of Elizabeth reed is a banger

Idk if Dylan does it for me. Everything sounds the same. Not bad just not something I want to put on really

Fun classic rock

Didn’t think I liked the Cure until this album. Vibey af

Didn’t like it as much as the last one but still pretty deece

Peak easy listening

Not for your boy

Kinda boring, sorry

Wanted to like it but it just didn’t hit

Starts so strong and then fails to disappoint from there

A classic that gets forgotten between the suburbs and funeral

Very pretty singer but don’t think her writing is my style

Pretty weird but good but also kinda not? Very mixed feelings here. Not all 3s are created equal.

Really not a second wasted

The weight was the only real standout but the rest didn’t resonate. Potentially worth another listen to see if something sticks.

Definitely good but have to be in the right mood for it. Also it still does drag a little long

Not for your boy

Didn’t get to where I needed it to

The hits really hit but didn’t love the space between.

Solid listen but still prob don’t need to go back for a while

Easy enough to get through

Very listenable

Surprised I’ve never heard of them before. Reminded me a lot of someone, maybe fleetwood mac

Potentially hot take but as a whole it didn’t do everything it needed to to be one of the most celebrated albums out there

Listened before but it hit the hardest this time. Always like the bigger hits but the in betweeners filled out the album very nicely

Times like these I wish I could give out a 9 instead of a 4 or 5

Haven’t ever heard of them before but pleasantly surprised. Another situation where I’d like to differentiate between a 3 and a 4 but giving them a nod to a 4 so they don’t get lost in my 3s and I can go back to them

Can’t deny it’s good but sonic youth never hits for me like I expect it to

Didn’t move the needle much for me

Liked it enough to download it

Funktastic

Very kinky. As in reminiscent of the Kinks. Get your head outta the gutter. Also reminded me of the Who. Surprising they’re not more renowned

It’s not that it’s not good it just didn’t really pop for me

About as 90s as you can get but I enjoyed it

Try and say a bad thing about it

AC/DC just aren’t for me

This was pretty good. More listenable than expected

So many solid songs I recognized but don’t know if he’s the chicken or the egg. Ran a bit long though

Felt like a mix between Bowie and Yes in a very experimental way

One of my more formative albums

Liked it a lot and didn’t realize I knew them until bang a gong

Don’t think jazz does it for me

The hits are great and she has an incredible voice but if I’m being honest I don’t need to come back for the in betweeners

Pretty cool and quick

Liked it but worth a revisit

Very solid

That was awesome. Genuinely surprised the lead singer wasn’t the guy from Muse, but definitely vocally similar to him/Thom Yorke

Didn’t do a ton for me but maybe it’s just punk

Pretty solid. The hits hit

Idk if he’s by the album for me and here I thought I was turning a corner on him

If this 1001 albums has taught me anything it’s that Bowie rocks

Not super memorable

Never liked pj until this album

Sounds like if Mick Jagger went punk. Good song writing but still not really my choice

A classic tip to tail. Hard to hate anything of early Jack White

It’s still a great album but think it sits between a 3 and a 4

Not bad but not my favorite Neil Young work. Don’t really intend to revisit

Shits tubular 🤙

Prefer smiley smile, which has a lot of overlap. this was pretty long

Incredibly smooth

Black Sabbath rocks I’m finding out

Waste of time

Liked it a lot upon first listen so worthy of another go

Forgettable

I was tempted to knock this down a rating for how inaccessible this was but this was totally worth it. Highhhhh quality

Listenable but didn’t do enough to come back to

Smooth but not the music I really seek

Felt like another fake Muse band, but this one didn’t do as much for me

Unique and a little refreshing but not earth shattering

That was great and I’m disappointed I never gave it a try before

Lion king ahh album. Always thought its been kinda overrated and this relisten confirmed for me

A classic that aged like a fine wine

Only really liked there she goes

Pretty solid and definitely worth diving back in on

Enjoyable punk

Gonna be difficult to find a Radiohead album without a 5

I was really dreading 2.5 hours of Metallica but this was awesome. Symphony paired really well with them, so happy I listened.

This is an undeniable album

A lot of good songs which had me surprised I hadn’t heard of them previously

Very impressed

I never got Björk. And I’m still not sure I do. That’s my Björk haiku.

I liked it a lot, very relaxing

Easy enough to listen to

Can’t tell who they remind me of but sorta feels like I got rick rolled

Was definitely worth my while. Felt like an adult swim commercial sung by Damon Albarn (gorillaz/blur)

Either this album is better than some of the other stones ones or I’m falling starting to get them

Very vibey

Leaves something to be desired relative to the other Black Sabbath albums but still RIP to a legend

From the lyricism to the writing to vocals to drum to bass etc everything is peak. This is a band I’m really sad I wasn’t able to see in their heyday. Makes me think it would be my equivalent of the eras tour for swifties

The hits rock and the tweeners get the job done

It was okay I’m just not a big jazz head

Didn’t do a lot for me. Felt like Rolling Stones wannabes

This felt very wasteful

I’m sorry but due to the pitch and fact that I don’t know any of the words it feels like it was written and performed by Doodlebob

I’ve listened a bunch and it’s good but in its entirety feels like a task. Also losing points for heavily paling in comparison to 2001

That was excellent and obviously influential