1001 Albums Summary

Liked a lot. Already knew and loved Pot Kettle Black but I like the others now too! Especially War on War.

Loved it! So funky and fun!

LOVE that flute, Ian Anderson’s voice sometimes reminds me of Bowie, and if you told me “My God” was in Jesus Christ Superstar I’d believe you. Super cool listening to the interview at the end and his love for cozy studio spaces and how he doesn’t like to play simple songs. If we could do partial stars I’d rate it a 3.8, I’m a harsh critic.

I never listened to U2 because I held a grudge against them for throwing that album on my iPod back when I was like 10. They surprised me, I didn’t know what I was missing! Really enjoyed. 3.65

Not for me!

Awesome. My only qualm is how similar each song sounds upon first listen— but I listened a second time and it made it easier to appreciate each song for what it is. I knew about Sid and Nancy but I had never really listened to Sex Pistols—this was great and exactly what I expected! But I might prefer The Clash when it comes to 70s punk? Don’t quote me on that. 3.8

Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes bumped this up a full star! A couple of the songs were waaay too 80s for my liking— I don’t like that Phil Collins-y drum, especially when it comes out of nowhere… but I like Paul Simon and I really enjoyed this album.

I already knew Disappearer and Tunic (Song for Karen), but I had never listened to the full record. I’m pleased and not surprised by what I heard! I am definitely a fan but I have to be in a certain mood to listen to them.

I liked it, and I know they had a lot of influence, but I will forever favor Tribe Called Quest when it comes to hip-hop. Nothing on them, sorry.

Eh, no thanks. I find his rapping boring. Some of the beats were okay, but I’m also not really a modern rap girl and I don’t really like him… pass!

I hate 80s music, so I always thought I’d hate Duran Duran! Au contraire! I really enjoyed this album— totally unexpected.

Eh. Not my thing

Yes Yes Yes!!! I really loved Help the Poor and Please Love Me.

This might not be a fair rating because I only had time to listen to three songs today but I didn’t like them. Sorry!

I like this album, I’ve heard it before, but I honestly think he needs the rest of the Beatle Boys to make magic.

Not sure if it was just my mood or the sunny day, but I really loved this album. I also like Neil Young already so I’m a little biased, Harvest Moon is my morning alarm, but this had a really unique sound and style.

Really enjoyed! 3.8 to be exact. Got bored during City, Country, City but loved the other ones.

A star for each song I actually enjoyed.

Not my kind of thing but I can definitely appreciate it for what it is— does make me want to dance and… dare I say… head-bang?

Hilarious

Remember my middle school boyfriend Sam Peters? His dad is the OG drummer. I liked this! Reminds me of Nirvana’s debut, which makes sense.

-1 for misogyny. Otherwise a 5!!!

I just have never really liked them, some songs were okay.

Awesome. Dystopian and fun. Felt like I should be hunting down Toecutter.

“Bookends Theme - Reprise” has been one of my favorite songs for a long time, it always makes me want to cry. I really liked most of these songs, I love them. Sorry. I’m such a sap. But! I was a little disappointed in the record as a whole. Would still listen in my free time. 3.6.

Interesting, but no.

I thought I would hate this because I’m not the biggest ABBA fan. But I enjoyed it so much! Especially because I know things like Muriel’s Wedding and Mamma Mia and playing Dancing Queen on everyone’s 17th birthday came from them.

I like Buckets of Rain the best (if you wanted to know). I love Bob. None of my favorite songs of his are on here but I still always enjoy his music, he reminds Lola of her grandfather who used to make folk music so I always think of her and him when I listen. 3.7.

At first I was laughing. It was funny! Like Pop Goes my Heart from Music and Lyrics! But… I think somewhere around “Forest Fire” … it wasn’t funny anymore. It was so bad, so stupid, I stopped laughing! Oh, well.

Loved this. Maybe became a little tiresome after an hour but every song felt like a lullaby and I want to hear Papa play and sing all of them.

2.5. Some songs were listenable but overall it felt like they were trying to parody the Stones (and it didn’t work).

Already know and love. 4.2. RIP :(

I enjoyed this a lot! Totally new to me (besides track 1 which bothers me a little at this point). I give it a 3.2.

3.6– really liked!

No.