1001 Albums Summary

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106
Albums Rated
2.97
Average Rating
10%
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983 albums remaining

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2000
Favorite Decade
Folk
Favorite Genre
US
Top Origin
Perfectionist
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5
5-Star Albums
8
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
1989
Taylor Swift
5 3.26 +1.74
The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
5 3.4 +1.6
The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
5 3.45 +1.55
Transformer
Lou Reed
5 3.66 +1.34
Stripped
Christina Aguilera
4 2.89 +1.11
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5 3.9 +1.1

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
1 3.77 -2.77
...And Justice For All
Metallica
1 3.41 -2.41
Debut
Björk
1 3.39 -2.39
Treasure
Cocteau Twins
1 3.11 -2.11
Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
2 3.87 -1.87
In Utero
Nirvana
2 3.82 -1.82
The Infotainment Scan
The Fall
1 2.71 -1.71
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
2 3.68 -1.68
Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
2 3.56 -1.56
Stankonia
OutKast
2 3.55 -1.55

5-Star Albums (5)

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Popular Reviews

Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

Someone was clearly joking when this made the list. Utter tripe…

The Infotainment Scan by The Fall

Awful - shocked that this person got a record deal, let alone an album on the 1001 list.

Easy to listen to with some iconic songs on here - much better than most of the drivel on this list.

1-Star Albums (8)

All Ratings (106)

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Apr 16 2024

A bit folky and not very memorable. Not for me this one.

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield
Apr 18 2024

An excellent albums with lots of great songs!

Blackstar by David Bowie
Apr 19 2024

It grew on me after a couple of listens.

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Apr 22 2024

Some great songs but also some fillers.

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Apr 23 2024

Some easy listeners but none I was familiar with.

Treasure by Cocteau Twins
Apr 24 2024

Not for me - did not finish. Not sure why it’s on the list.

Stripped by Christina Aguilera
Apr 25 2024

Some early 2000 classics on here - great memories.

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Apr 26 2024

Chilled and easy to listen to but not very catchy.

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
May 01 2024

Some easy listeners - easy going but not enough ‘groundbreakers’ for me.

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen
May 02 2024

Surprisingly upbeat and catchy, despite the fact that Cohen can’t carry a tune in a bucket.

Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
May 03 2024

Ok to listen to but didn’t know any tracks on this so I felt a bit lost.

Eagles by Eagles
May 06 2024

Some easy listeners but again, not enough well-known, popular tracks for me. Not sure it’s a ground-breaking, must listen to album.

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
May 07 2024

First track was great. Easy to listen to but again, not many I’d race to listen to again.

Gris Gris by Dr. John
May 08 2024

I didn’t mind this voodoo album, but it’s one that you have to pick your moment for. Fine to listen to in the bath, perhaps less so in the car.

Kings Of The Wild Frontier by Adam & The Ants
May 09 2024

The album is fine but very samey songs and not enough familiar songs for me.

Debut by Björk
May 10 2024

Never been a fan and this hasn’t converted me. I don’t get her popularity.

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
May 11 2024

I’d never heard of these but I really enjoyed this album. Never heard a song on this album so for me to give it 4 stars means it’s good!

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash
May 12 2024

Classic cash - very entertaining album.

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
May 13 2024

I’d never heard of this artist but it’s an easy-listening album with a good vibe.

Blood, Sweat & Tears by Blood, Sweat & Tears
May 15 2024

It was ok but none that I knew. A bit samey all the way through. Can’t say why it’s a ‘must listen to’ album.

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
May 18 2024

Great background music but that’s as far as me and jazz/improv go.

Transformer by Lou Reed
May 19 2024

I didn’t think I’d enjoy this album but I loved it! Some classics and the others were easy to listen to. Recommended!

1989 by Taylor Swift
May 26 2024

Lots of catchy, well-known songs. I am no Swiftie but the woman can write ear worms!

Music Has The Right To Children by Boards of Canada
May 27 2024

It was ok as background music but less so for a car trip - perhaps suitable for a different kind of trip?!

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
May 29 2024

Not bad but will take a few listens

Parklife by Blur
May 30 2024

Some great songs on here!

Vauxhall And I by Morrissey
Jun 02 2024

Heard one, you’ve heard them all but not terrible.

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Jun 03 2024

Not the worst metal album I’ve heard but not my cup of tea.

Station To Station by David Bowie
Jun 04 2024

Ok but no stand out tracks on this. Not convinced it’s a ‘must listen to album’ personally.

Imagine by John Lennon
Jun 05 2024

Some great songs but also some duds

Bone Machine by Tom Waits
Jun 07 2024

I actually didn’t mind this. There are a lot of albums worse than this on the list - I’ve had them!

Tical by Method Man
Jun 10 2024

Not really for me but not terrible either

1999 by Prince
Jun 11 2024

Some great songs but also some fillers.

Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
Jun 12 2024

Easy going but not a must listen to album for me

Germfree Adolescents by X-Ray Spex
Jun 13 2024

Punk is not for me but it’s not a terrible album, I suppose

Underwater Moonlight by The Soft Boys
Jun 16 2024

Some great songs on this album. I only listened to the main 10 tracks but I’d listen to the album again.

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Jun 17 2024

Some great songs but not sure I’ll listen to it again

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Jun 18 2024

Some great songs but not sure I’ll listen to it again lovely songs for background music but too long - did not make it through the whole thing.

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Jun 19 2024

Not really for me

Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Jun 20 2024

Someone was clearly joking when this made the list. Utter tripe…

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Jun 21 2024

Nice, calming music - soothing, even if a bit nondescript.

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder
Jun 22 2024

Quite dull this one - I definitely won’t listen to it again

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Jun 25 2024

Catchy and fun - quite liked this!

21 by Adele
Jun 30 2024

Some great songs on here!

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Jul 04 2024

Catchy but unfamiliar.

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Jul 05 2024

Fine but very samey - nothing stood out to me. Won’t be listening to it again.

Bossanova by Pixies
Jul 06 2024

Not for me.

In Utero by Nirvana
Jul 09 2024

Not for me.

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley
Jul 12 2024

East listening with catchy songs - liked it

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
May 23 2025

Some fantastic songs but also some that I didn’t care for.

May 25 2025

Repetitive and dull - I appreciate some will love stuff like this but it’s not for me. Can’t see why it’s on the list.

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
May 26 2025

Loved this and I’ve never listened to it before - it’s very unusual for me to take to a completely new album like this. Bangers - all of them! Very catchy.

Orbital 2 by Orbital
May 28 2025

It wasn’t terrible- a bit repetitive and some awful tracks but the actual music ones were alright to listen to in the background. I feel you need to be high to fully appreciate it.

May 29 2025

Mixed bag - some not bad, some bloody awful. Not the worst album I’ve had on this list. Won’t listen to again though.

Water From An Ancient Well by Abdullah Ibrahim
May 30 2025

Not bad - elevator music that was quite nice while working. Probably won’t listen again but didn’t mind this at all.

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
May 31 2025

Really enjoyed this - some iconic tracks and good dance tunes in between.

The Infotainment Scan by The Fall
Jun 01 2025

Awful - shocked that this person got a record deal, let alone an album on the 1001 list.

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Jun 02 2025

Easy listening but I wouldn’t listen again through choice.

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jun 03 2025

Not really for me

Country Life by Roxy Music
Jun 04 2025

Not good - not one song on this album that I cared for

Young Americans by David Bowie
Jun 05 2025

Not terrible but also not memorable. Couple of great tracks!

Playing With Fire by Spacemen 3
Jun 06 2025

Dreadful - I can only assume the band’s family and friends felt sorry for them and bought multiple copies to get it on this list. That or they paid the judging panel.

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Jun 07 2025

Some great songs and catchy tunes on this album!

Lam Toro by Baaba Maal
Jun 08 2025

Not terrible as background music but wouldn’t listen to it again through choice.

Blur by Blur
Jun 10 2025

Couple of well-known songs but the rest I didn’t care for. Not a fan.

Vanishing Point by Primal Scream
Jun 11 2025

Not terrible but also not a fan.

Reign In Blood by Slayer
Jun 12 2025

Hard to know when one track ended and another began but at least it was short.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Jun 13 2025

A classic!

Jun 15 2025

Easy to listen to with some iconic songs on here - much better than most of the drivel on this list.

New Forms by Roni Size
Jun 16 2025

All the same - not really for me.

Who's Next by The Who
Jun 17 2025

Very easy to listen to with an absolute banger on first!

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Jun 18 2025

Solid album - probably won’t listen to it again but a couple of iconic tracks!

Low by David Bowie
Jun 21 2025

Not for me

The Sensual World by Kate Bush
Jun 23 2025

Kate Bush isn’t for me - I love her most popular tracks but the rest is a bit beyond me. I don’t get it. Average for me.

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Jun 24 2025

Ok as background music but not for me.

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Jul 02 2025

It was fine - she has a great voice and great lyrics but they all sounded a bit the same to me.

Perfectionist

Only 5% of albums received 5 stars. Average rating: 2.97.

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.