1001 Albums Summary

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887
Albums Rated
3.59
Average Rating
81%
Complete
202 albums remaining

Rating Distribution

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1950
Favorite Decade
Soul
Favorite Genre
Other
Top Origin ?
Cheerleader
Rater Style ?
216
5-Star Albums
21
1-Star Albums

Breakdown

By Genre

Top Styles

By Decade

By Origin

Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Shleep
Robert Wyatt
5 2.51 +2.49
A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
5 2.63 +2.37
Sex Packets
Digital Underground
5 2.66 +2.34
Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
5 2.69 +2.31
Movies
Holger Czukay
5 2.7 +2.3
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
5 2.7 +2.3
Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye
5 2.74 +2.26
Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson
5 2.78 +2.22
The White Room
The KLF
5 2.78 +2.22
One World
John Martyn
5 2.81 +2.19

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
1 3.27 -2.27
Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Buzzcocks
1 3.08 -2.08
Sister
Sonic Youth
1 3.01 -2.01
The Coral
The Coral
1 3 -2
This Nation’s Saving Grace
The Fall
1 2.89 -1.89
Damaged
Black Flag
1 2.86 -1.86
New Wave
The Auteurs
1 2.85 -1.85
Atomizer
Big Black
1 2.75 -1.75
Doolittle
Pixies
2 3.74 -1.74
California
American Music Club
1 2.69 -1.69

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Led Zeppelin 4 5
Pink Floyd 4 4.75
Miles Davis 4 4.75
The Doors 3 5
The Rolling Stones 6 4.33
U2 4 4.5
Van Morrison 3 4.67
Queen 3 4.67
Michael Jackson 3 4.67
Black Sabbath 3 4.67
Stevie Wonder 3 4.67
Aretha Franklin 2 5
Massive Attack 2 5
ABBA 2 5
Beastie Boys 2 5
The Smashing Pumpkins 2 5
Red Hot Chili Peppers 2 5
Ray Charles 2 5
AC/DC 2 5
Yeah Yeah Yeahs 2 5
Nirvana 2 5
The Chemical Brothers 2 5
John Martyn 2 5
Kraftwerk 2 5
Dire Straits 2 5
Randy Newman 2 5
LCD Soundsystem 2 5
Jane's Addiction 2 5
Elton John 2 5
Joni Mitchell 4 4.25
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 4 4.25
Beatles 7 4
Bob Dylan 7 4
Creedence Clearwater Revival 3 4.33
Johnny Cash 3 4.33
Elvis Presley 3 4.33
Simon & Garfunkel 3 4.33
Nick Drake 3 4.33
R.E.M. 3 4.33
Frank Sinatra 3 4.33

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
The Fall 3 1.33
Public Image Ltd. 2 1
Pere Ubu 2 1.5

Controversial

ArtistRatings
Robert Wyatt 2, 5
Sonic Youth 3, 3, 5, 1
PJ Harvey 2, 5, 2, 2
The Cure 2, 3, 5
Björk 4, 5, 2

5-Star Albums (216)

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Popular Reviews

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen

Ah, the elusive 3.75/5 rating – the "I'd swipe right but wouldn't take home to meet the parents" of album scores. It's the musical equivalent of a solid B-minus, where the tunes are catchy enough to hum in the shower but not quite anthem-worthy for a road trip. It's like a culinary dish that's one spice away from perfection; you can't help but go back for another taste, hoping it'll hit that 4/5 sweet spot on the second listen. Keep those headphones close; you never know when the urge to bump it up to a 4 will strike!

1-Star Albums (21)

All Ratings (887)

The Clash by The Clash
Feb 22 2024

Rough but a good listen

Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
Feb 23 2024

Quintessential Norah Jones. Overall great tunes, although some are not that special. Highlights: Turn Me On, Don't Know Why, Come Away With Me

Abbey Road by Beatles
Feb 24 2024

The album seamlessly navigates a diverse soundscape, experimenting with unexpected textures and tempos, yet retains a remarkably cohesive heartbeat throughout. The band's willingness to push boundaries shines, hinting that this could be their most accomplished work. Moments of soaring, majestic melody collide with more intimate, introspective passages, offering a listening experience that feels both fresh and timeless.

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Feb 25 2024

Boy did they struggle with love back in the day. At least they were upbeat about it. Happy music, depressing lyrics.

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Feb 26 2024

This album feels like a warm, familiar embrace. It's a classic through and through, instantly recognizable as a product of its era yet possessing a timeless appeal. The music is undeniably engaging, drawing you in with its rhythms and heartfelt melodies. Every track exudes a joy and vitality that represents the best of its time. Sure, there might be more technically impressive or groundbreaking albums out there, but few match the sheer, unadulterated enjoyment this one still provides.

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Feb 27 2024

Nothing to see here, your time is better spent elsewhere, move on. Unmemorable, except maybe Fuck Me Pumps. There are hundreds of albums like this out there that no one talks about, why this one made the list beats me. Guess my mama was wrong after all, getting wasted in public does pay off!

Feb 28 2024

Brothers and sisters, let me tell you something... They had a lot of fun in that Detroit ballroom and it shows

Tank Battles by Dagmar Krause
Feb 29 2024

Half a star for the diversity it represents. Another half a star because it's aptly named. It's the best I can do.

Parallel Lines by Blondie
Mar 01 2024

Enjoyable through and through, great energy and consistently good songs. Fun!

All Directions by The Temptations
Mar 02 2024

An album that starts energetically and ends on a soulful note, with a magnificent centerpiece. “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” is a true gem that elevates the entire album and makes it a must-listen. So, give it a listen!

Suede by Suede
Mar 03 2024

An unmistakable voice makes for an unmistakable album. It's as Suede as it goes, but that might not be everyone's cup of tea. I feel it's a solid album, definitely worth a listen, but not up there with the great ones.

Fever Ray by Fever Ray
Mar 04 2024

Feels like an evolution of The Knife and sets the stage for Fever Ray's future craziness. It's weird, it's bold, it's interesting. It's worth a listen

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio
Mar 05 2024

This album feels instantly familiar, like slipping into a comfortable pair of shoes. It's that quintessential "elevator jazz" – the kind everyone instantly recognizes, the kind that's impossible to dislike. There's a reason these sounds are so enduring - It's undeniably smooth, catchy, and expertly played. While it might not seem ground-breaking, it's a chill and timeless representation of its genre.

Live / Dead by Grateful Dead
Mar 06 2024

I would have been a roadie...

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Mar 07 2024

Nothing special

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Mar 08 2024

What a wild album, full of bangers. Enjoyable end to end. I love it!

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Mar 09 2024

Great voice, amazing music. 5/5 would listen again! Recommend!

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
Mar 10 2024

It's folk...What's there to like?

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie
Mar 11 2024

An album that brings memories. I still like it, but now it seems it's not as solid as I used to think

Mar 13 2024

Good flow, but the songs feel a little repetitive and the album gets monotonous.

The Only Ones by The Only Ones
Mar 15 2024

When I came across this in the morning, I was unfamiliar with the band. Having listened to the album, I now understand why their music had never caught my attention before. It's not that good

Mar 16 2024

I'd listen to this album anytime. Amazing voice that carries you gently through the soulful melodies coupled with an empowering message. Great!

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Mar 22 2024

splendid spectacular impressive striking glorious superb majestic awesome awe-inspiring breathtaking sumptuous resplendent grand imposing monumental palatial noble proud stately exalted

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Mar 23 2024

exquisite

Kid A by Radiohead
Mar 27 2024
Grace by Jeff Buckley
Mar 28 2024
Technique by New Order
Apr 03 2024

nothing special here

Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
Apr 04 2024
Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Apr 06 2024
1977 by Ash
Apr 08 2024
Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Apr 20 2024
Pretenders by Pretenders
Apr 27 2024

really engaging. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would

Music by Madonna
May 03 2024

very good album showcasing Madonna's ability to stay relevant and unique.

Rapture by Anita Baker
May 05 2024
Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley
May 06 2024

Juvenile. Lovely. Fun!

American Pie by Don McLean
May 10 2024

surprisingly lovely album with many good songs overshadowed by the massive hit that American Pie still is.

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
May 11 2024

3.5/5: A Promising but Disjointed Effort from the Purple One Prince's latest offering in the list had all the makings of a masterpiece, but ultimately falls short of its lofty expectations. The album's standout track, "Sign O' the Times", is an undeniable banger that showcases the artist's signature blend of funk, rock, and R&B. However, the rest of the album struggles to live up to the standard set by this exceptional cut. While individual tracks exhibit flashes of brilliance, the album as a whole feels disjointed and lacking in cohesion. It's as if Prince's eclectic style, which has always been a hallmark of his genius, has given way to a scattershot approach that prevents the album from truly gelling. Despite its inconsistencies, the album still boasts moments of brilliance, and die-hard Prince fans will undoubtedly find plenty to appreciate. However, for those expecting a cohesive, start-to-finish masterpiece, this album may come as a slight disappointment.

Stephen Stills by Stephen Stills
May 12 2024

this was a lovely surprise

Be by Common
May 13 2024
xx by The xx
May 16 2024
Whatever by Aimee Mann
May 20 2024

kind of struggling to understand why this is on the list. maybe they wanted a bland album represented too?

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
May 25 2024

I did not listen to Nick Drake before. I will listen to him going forward.

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
May 26 2024

Meh

Elephant by The White Stripes
May 30 2024
Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Jun 01 2024

The only surprising aspect of this album is seeing that some people didn't rate it a 5. While I can understand giving it a 4, the 1-star ratings are baffling. How much of a hater can you to be?

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Jun 08 2024
Manassas by Stephen Stills
Jun 09 2024
Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Jun 19 2024

3.75

Jun 21 2024

another one that leaves you wondering why this album is on the list

Bossanova by Pixies
Jun 22 2024

2.75 can't really get into them

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Jun 23 2024

Ah, the elusive 3.75/5 rating – the "I'd swipe right but wouldn't take home to meet the parents" of album scores. It's the musical equivalent of a solid B-minus, where the tunes are catchy enough to hum in the shower but not quite anthem-worthy for a road trip. It's like a culinary dish that's one spice away from perfection; you can't help but go back for another taste, hoping it'll hit that 4/5 sweet spot on the second listen. Keep those headphones close; you never know when the urge to bump it up to a 4 will strike!

Marquee Moon by Television
Jun 24 2024

Marquee Moon, the album's shining star, swooped in like a superhero in a vinyl cape to save the day! It's like the gourmet truffle in a bag of chips, unexpectedly elevating the whole snacking experience. And let's be honest, in the grand punk rock concert of life, who wouldn't want a performance that's more 'encore' than 'oh no'? With its standout tracks, Marquee Moon turns an average listening party into a rock odyssey worthy of a solid three out of five stars! Rock on! 🎸

Eagles by Eagles
Jun 25 2024

4.5

Scum by Napalm Death
Jun 26 2024

2.5

Dirty by Sonic Youth
Jul 01 2024
Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
Jul 04 2024

Yet another 'must' album graces the list, and I'm scratching my head trying to decipher why it's listed here.

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Jul 07 2024
Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Jul 15 2024
Low by David Bowie
Jul 19 2024

3.5

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Jul 22 2024
Drunk by Thundercat
Jul 31 2024
Pump by Aerosmith
Aug 09 2024

4.5

Brothers by The Black Keys
Aug 12 2024
Faith by George Michael
Aug 14 2024
Boston by Boston
Aug 17 2024
Play by Moby
Sep 03 2024
The Poet by Bobby Womack
Sep 22 2024

3.5

Bad by Michael Jackson
Sep 28 2024
Chelsea Girl by Nico
Oct 04 2024

If she didn't like it, why would I?

Rio by Duran Duran
Oct 09 2024
Mott by Mott The Hoople
Oct 18 2024
1984 by Van Halen
Oct 20 2024
Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Nov 04 2024
Yeezus by Kanye West
Nov 06 2024
Arise by Sepultura
Nov 14 2024
1989 by Taylor Swift
Nov 16 2024
Woodface by Crowded House
Nov 20 2024

2.5

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Nov 22 2024
D by White Denim
Dec 02 2024
Imagine by John Lennon
Dec 03 2024
S&M by Metallica
Dec 04 2024

A best of with an orchestra on the side. 3.5

Pearl by Janis Joplin
Dec 10 2024

4.5

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Dec 11 2024
Survivor by Destiny's Child
Dec 13 2024
21 by Adele
Dec 14 2024

3.5

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Dec 31 2024
Tommy by The Who
Jan 05 2025
Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Jan 10 2025
Tago Mago by Can
Jan 13 2025

Liked the first half, the second not so much

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Jan 18 2025
Debut by Björk
Feb 09 2025
Aja by Steely Dan
Feb 25 2025
Kenza by Khaled
Mar 02 2025
Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Mar 07 2025
Live! by Fela Kuti
Mar 17 2025
Smash by The Offspring
Mar 20 2025
Ten by Pearl Jam
Mar 25 2025
Scott 4 by Scott Walker
Mar 26 2025
Zombie by Fela Kuti
Mar 31 2025
Truth by Jeff Beck
Apr 06 2025
Stripped by Christina Aguilera
Apr 15 2025
Ctrl by SZA
Apr 25 2025
Odessa by Bee Gees
Apr 27 2025
Mask by Bauhaus
Apr 28 2025
Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
May 04 2025
Dry by PJ Harvey
Jun 01 2025
Thriller by Michael Jackson
Jun 02 2025
Smile by Brian Wilson
Jun 13 2025
Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Jun 21 2025
Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Jun 23 2025
Blue by Joni Mitchell
Jun 29 2025
Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Jun 30 2025
Groovin' by The Young Rascals
Jul 09 2025
Horses by Patti Smith
Jul 15 2025
OK by Talvin Singh
Jul 18 2025
Trio by Dolly Parton
Aug 10 2025
War by U2
Aug 15 2025
Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Aug 19 2025
Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Aug 21 2025
Third by Portishead
Sep 01 2025
Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Sep 03 2025
Guero by Beck
Sep 07 2025
Savane by Ali Farka Touré
Sep 11 2025
The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Oct 05 2025
Blur by Blur
Oct 11 2025
90 by 808 State
Oct 25 2025
B-52's by The B-52's
Oct 31 2025
Dust by Screaming Trees
Nov 01 2025
Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Nov 06 2025
Berlin by Lou Reed
Nov 07 2025
Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
Nov 11 2025

Discovering Nick Drake through this list makes up for all the lost time Mr. Dimery had me listening to crappy bands he included for fuck knows reasons.

2112 by Rush
Nov 15 2025
Cut by The Slits
Nov 20 2025
Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Nov 29 2025
Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Dec 04 2025
Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Dec 06 2025

4.5

Kenya by Machito
Dec 08 2025
Movies by Holger Czukay
Dec 09 2025
Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Dec 12 2025
En-Tact by The Shamen
Dec 14 2025
1999 by Prince
Jan 17 2026
Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Feb 08 2026
Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Feb 10 2026
Sulk by The Associates
Feb 17 2026
Junkyard by The Birthday Party
Feb 22 2026
Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Feb 25 2026
Bummed by Happy Mondays
Mar 04 2026
Harvest by Neil Young
Mar 12 2026
Kala by M.I.A.
Mar 16 2026
Funeral by Arcade Fire
Mar 17 2026
Damaged by Black Flag
Mar 25 2026
Very by Pet Shop Boys
Mar 26 2026
Dare! by The Human League
Mar 28 2026
Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Apr 29 2026
Green by R.E.M.
Apr 30 2026
Vivid by Living Colour
May 01 2026
Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
May 05 2026
Want One by Rufus Wainwright
Jun 01 2026
25 by Adele
Jun 03 2026
Goo by Sonic Youth
Jun 06 2026
Sister by Sonic Youth
Jun 11 2026
Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Jun 20 2026
Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jun 21 2026
Chris by Christine and the Queens
Jul 17 2026
Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Jul 19 2026
m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Jul 20 2026
Third by Soft Machine
Aug 05 2026

Cheerleader

Average rating: 3.59 (0.40 above global average).

Other

Album origins are grouped into three buckets: US, UK, and everything else. “Other” means the artists you rate highest are from outside the US and UK.