1001 Albums Summary

Very good soul/funk album. First Sly album I’ve listened to the whole way through

Probably one of my favorite Radiohead albums. Favorite songs: Planet Telex, High and Dry, (Nice Dream), Just, Bullet Proof… I Wish I Was, Black Star, Sulk

Probably one of the best soul albums i’ve ever heard. not a single bad track

the production on this is chaotic, overwhelming, and unrelenting. this is a memorable listen, every track has a distinct feel. love the sample heavy feel you can really feel the groups anger and indignation through each and every song. fight the power is such an incredible closer, really sums the album up well.

not sure what genre this would even fall under, there’s such a great blend of everything. a very solid album, but not a lot stood out to me individually.

A very well produced album, wish I understood Portuguese. Giving this 2. While I did enjoy the project and liked a few songs, I don’t see myself coming back to this often, if at all.

new york telephone conversation may just be the worst song i’ve ever heard. decent album. not a huge fan of reed’s flat vocal delivery on some of these tracks. definitely some gems on here tho

Easily the best solo Wu-Tang project. Rae and Ghost are such a great duo, love hearing them over this type of production. Only weak song on this is Spot Rusherz imo.

southern rock just isn’t my cup of tea. this album runs for far too long imo. interesting concept tho

first time listening to a cure album. v good stuff. consistently good songs, and the project doesn’t overstay its welcome.

just not my cup of tea

cool album. punk meets british rock meets new wave meets the 80s. some good tracks, but a couple songs i just didn’t care for

the back half of this album was much stronger than the front. favorite song: fiction romance, autonomy, i need

cool album. never been a huge fan of early rock and roll, but i can see why buddy holly was such a big deal.

i just don’t think new wave is for me

i enjoyed the instrumentals, just didn’t care for the singer

this album is far too long and overproduced. some gems for sure, but i wish she would’ve picked going full social commentary or full pop. the back and forth is unfulfilling.

i can see why this album is so highly acclaimed. love the organ sections that are all over this.

decent listen. very medieval (?) feel to it

beautiful album, one of queen’s best

i just can’t get over the toy story connection 😭 it’s a decent listen, but this type of country is not my cup of tea

all the tracks are beautifully composed. great body of work

an undisputed classic in my eyes. brilliantly executed concept album about kendrick’s life up until that point in time, i’ll never get tired of this album.

cool late 80s album.

as someone who absolutely loathes hearing coldplay on the radio, i was pleasantly surprised by how much i enjoyed this album

not horrendous, but a bit too samey for my liking. that last track was awful

i don’t care for dylan’s voice on this. a few good songs, but i don’t see myself returning to this project anytime soon

not a huge fan of the vocals. it’s bearable for a track or two, but wears out its welcome when you hear it on an entire album. good instrumentation tho

Not bad for a debut, but I just haven’t enjoyed any of the electronic albums I’ve heard so far.

maybe i just don’t care for british punk 😔

read abt this albums influence, not a big enough fan of the genre to know if that holds true or not. it’s cool, but not my personal cup of tea. few good songs tho

never heard a song of hers before stranger things (and i don’t even watch stranger things). very cool post-prog project

first time listening to irish folk. cool little album

one of my favorite rod stewart albums.

inoffensive. a bit stale for my liking, but nothing i wouldn’t listen to if it came on my shuffle.

fantastic debut, one of my favorite bands

nice blend of rock/rap. aged pretty well too

whoever said this sounds like a knockoff REM album was not kidding

surprised at how much i enjoyed this. over the top/operatic at times, but i can see why this made the list

really enjoyed this, never heard of this group before. will have to dive into their catalogue more.

not my cup of tea

didn’t realize how many of these songs i’ve heard in passing. good album overall.

v good album

super repetitive and samey jailbait damn near ruins the album

Decent listen, but it’s not Sinatra’s best album imo

not my favorite megadeath album, but a solid listen. consistently good, no real dips in quality

i cannot stop thinking about chef from south park singing this. all seriousness though, this is a phenomenal album. i was a bit wary at first, 4 songs, 40+ minutes is not an easy sell. having “walk on by” as the opener was such a great decision. i think i still prefer dionne warwicks over this, but i’ll be damned if this isn’t a phenomenal cover. feels like a totally different song. my only “gripe” with this is the long monologue on “by the time i get to phoenix” i understand its place in the song, but it does hamper the replay value for me personally.

an interesting concept that’s well executed at times, but misses the mark overall. not a bad listen, but a bit too lengthy for my liking.

yeah this is a fat no for me

great album, one of my favorites from bowie

never heard a beck album before this, only knew that he was highly acclaimed. didn’t expect so much rap to be present, nor for it to be as good as it was (relatively speaking)

war pigs has to be one of the greatest intros of all time. my favorite sabbath album.

one of my favorite double albums. couple tracks i don’t revisit, but an overall great body of work. shame we didn’t get more jimi.

cool post-rock/jazz album. really enjoyed this

Phenomenal album, one of Jay’s best albums and a well deserved spot on this list.

the band by the band. generic sounding name, fits the album as well. not terrible, not great. probably won’t revisit.

2nd straight day of listening to a self titled album. this was much more enjoyable. tight 35 minutes, no bad songs. great debut

all i can say is the album title is extremely fitting

enjoyed this a lot more than “sound affects”. would definitely pick this up on vinyl

sparse instruments and vocals, has a very intimate feel. really enjoyed this

incredible album. can’t believe i’ve never listened to joni mitchell before today

The first half of this was fantastic. The 2nd half stumbles a bit imo, but still a great album.

baffled at how little i enjoyed this. really like screamadelica. this was far more abrasive than any of their other stuff i’ve heard, and not for the better.

decent romp, not my cup of tea but in the right mood i could revisit.

Decent romp, never been a huge fan of live albums but Cash sounds great on this.

i understand why prince is considered a legend, but his music has just never truly clicked for me. decent album, but far from my favorite of his

not my cup of tea

2 stars bc the production is interesting

enjoyed this a lot. really solid album with no real low points

way too long, didn’t care enough to hear the french versions of the songs

decent album

it’s like rage against the machine but infinitely worse

very good album, definitely gonna pick it up on vinyl

a good album, but not steely dan’s best

not a fan of ambient music in general, this was no exception

a genuinely charming album. dolly oozes sincerity throughout

never been a huge pixies fan. decent album though

cool jazz album

355 records in my collection and i still haven’t bought the one that damn near everyone owns.

can’t believe i’ve never heard this. phenomenal body of work

few songs i really enjoyed, but i overall didn’t care for the vocals on this

first electronic album i actually somewhat enjoyed

really enjoyed a couple of songs on this. but there was a good chunk i was just “okay” on. overall enjoyed the experimental/alt sound

first half was better than the second. not their best work, but a really good one. this is where their discography starts to jump around in terms of quality.

some of my favorite beastie boys songs are on this album, and i can see why it’s a regarded as a seminal piece of rap history. that said it does show its age at times, and not always in an endearing manner.

this did not change my opinion on ska

Never been a huge fan of the police outside of their hits, who knew they had so many quirky songs? Still a fun listen overall

like the beatles, but more proggy and not quite as good

there’s just something specific about this flavor of 60s pop that i find endlessly endearing. great album with little fluff

probably my favorite album from the who. the song is over is easily one of my favorites from their discography

this has the makings of a 4 but i feel a 3 is most appropriate. some good songs on here, but just as much filler imo

very very good album. still enjoyed a night at the opera slightly more than this one

damn good album

probably my favorite peter gabriel album tbh

nothing special, cool little country album

the concept behind this album is a little strange ngl. the instrumentation is fantastic, but i don’t care for the frenchman whispering in my ear

didn’t finish this. started out okay but good god it went downhill fast

starts out really strong, but fades in the back half. still a good project and worth the listen

much like the donovan album, i don’t care for the “renaissance faire” sound that this has. a wholly inoffensive yet unremarkable album, middle of the road for me.

a really really strong debut, heaven and las vegas clears for me personally but this is a strong offering

a perfectly fine album, but nothing i’d revisit in full

pretty decent

loved all the different harmonies/sounds she used.

enjoyed this a lot more than i was expecting, really cool acapella album

This takes me back to the Beatles phase I went through in high school. The one fun fact I feel obligated to share is that “Why Don’t We Do It In the Road?” was written by Paul during the band’s trip to India. He wrote the song after seeing two monkeys having sex in the middle of the street This album was made when tensions in the group were at an all time high, and it shows in how scattered the songs feel. Some of their best work is on this album, as well as their worst. But somehow, they manage to make it work.

i enjoyed this more than the other new wave albums i’ve listened to, so i guess that’s something. nothing really stood out to me though

if there’s one thing this journey has taught me, it’s that i really don’t like electronic music

really enjoyed this. need to get it on vinyl since streaming services don’t have it for whatever reason

no thanks

one of my favorite johnny cash albums.

nothing special, but a relaxing listen

eh

am i crazy or are some of these songs at the beginning anti-immigrant ?? overall, pretty decent. never been a huge fan of morrissey’s bland vocals, but the music itself is very good

never been the biggest fan of blondie, but this is a decent album. some of their best songs on here, but overall it felt middle of the road

2 stars for maps and the cover art being kinda cool

even for the standard of 1965 the mixing is terrible

i can see why these weren’t put on folklore lmao damn near a 1 star bc i can’t stand that willow song after working in retail

never been a big stones guy, this album did little to change that

enjoyed this one a bit more than the others i’ve heard so far, still not my favorite

started pretty strong but overall i found it a bit grating

not my cup of tea

definitely a dated album in terms of production and lyrical content, but it’s impact on the genre cannot be understated.

a pretty decent album. nothing mind blowing though, not sure how this made the list

found myself enjoying this album much more than license to ill. the eclectic production really pulled me in, didn’t expect so many instrumental songs but i can’t say i was mad about it. damn good album

sample heavy, to an overwhelming degree at times. the bomb squad really loves that tea kettle sound effect. but everything just works, a phenomenal album.

confession time: i think mr brightside is just ok

a very solid early 00s pop rock album. doesn’t overstay its welcome and is pretty consistent throughout

easily one of the greatest singers of all time. this is a great album

another meh british rock album

very boring

i really enjoyed quite a few songs on this, but a 3 feels appropriate as i don’t see myself returning to this album in full anytime soon

a sprawling rock opera that tells a cool story. was a little hard to follow at times though, but a very good album overall

really enjoyed this

cool album. liked the jazzy feel, definitely have to be in the right mood to listen to this

solid reggae album

really good bowie album, some of my favorites are on this project

im a sucker for sappy 70s music what can i say

such a great debut, a modern classic

forgot how much i enjoyed this album. the title track obviously steals the show, but the A side has a few catchy tunes on it as well

not my favorite marley album, but a solid listen

they are not my new favorite band, but they aren’t my new least favorite band so they’ve at least got that going for them

a quintessential rap album. one of the best debut albums ive ever heard, solid from front to back with no fluff

one of the greatest jazz singers to ever do it. loved the sparse production on this. just nina simone and her piano. no filler, an incredibly solid body of work

great music to fall asleep to (derogatory)

it’s decent. i thought id enjoy it a bit more

It’s a decent album, I vastly prefer Fear of a Black Planet and It Takes a Nation of Millions

nice woodsy folksy type album. some of the songs run a little long, but it’s a solid body of work

a great album, the jazz/funk influence is apparent throughout. doesn’t take itself too seriously either. one of my personal favorites

nice blend of pop and country, one of the few modern country albums/artists i enjoy listening to

nothing special. very coworker core, but there’s a few good songs on here

i enjoyed a rush of blood to the head a lot more than this. very bland, but nothing i would turn off if it came on again

though i’m usually partial to prog, i found this album to be very middle of the road. not bad, but nothing special

it’s decent, but ultimately nothing i’ll return to

Enjoyed this a lot more than the other Bob Dylan album I've listened to so far. What he lacks in vocals he more than makes up for in songwriting ability

i could see myself enjoying this in limited bursts, but ambient/electronic will never be my cup of tea

can be a little sultry at times, but this has some depth to it. simple concept that’s executed quite well. a worthy addition to this list

Roundabout is a phenomenal intro. Cool prog album, really enjoyed this one

the trend of me mostly disliking new wave continues

it insists upon itself i’ll give it a 2 bc the music itself isn’t half bad, but i will never listen to this album in full again

3 hours of 69 love songs was more enjoyable than this

not as good as paranoid, but still a phenomenal album in its own right.

this is why i do the list. to find great albums ive never heard of. really good indie rock

after blood sugar sex magick, i thought i wasn’t a fan of RHCP. turns out i just didn’t gel with that album, really loved this

really good 90s grunge. the latter half drags a little bit for me, but this is super solid overall.

not half bad for an electronic/ambient album. nothing i’d listen to on shuffle, but i might revisit eventually

this had the makings of a 5 star, but i found it to be a bit bloated so -1. still a great body of work

i don’t think there’s a single bad song on this album. not as good as exodus imo, but still a great reggae album

great heavy metal (or pre-heavy metal idk)

fantastic dream pop record

really solid late 80s rap

Easily the group's best album. Every song is phenomenal, Hendrix has ample space to showcase his incredible guitar playing and his songwriting abilities.

this sounds like something you’d heard in the matrix movies.

Dr John makes Bob Dylan sound like Pavarotti. Cool New Orleans sound to it, just not something I see myself revisiting often

The production, the rhymes, the variation in styles between each group member; one of the greatest hip-hop albums I've ever heard. Idk how I went this long without actually giving this a proper listen.

A really well rounded album. Sad, yet hopeful. Peak country/folk rock.

Not my personal cup of tea at all. Found his voice to be extremely grating

The beginning is the strongest portion of this album, and aside from slightly tapering off in the midsection, this is a great LP. Never heard of this guy before he came up on the generator, now I kinda wanna dig into his discography.

A beautifully rich album. IDK wtf they're saying half the time and it somehow doesn't matter in the slightest.

Pretty decent, didn't overstay its welcome.

Really cool acid jazz album.

Sounds incredibly modern, you'd never guess this was from 1971

didn’t like Big Brother and the Holding Company at all so I went into this album thinking I just wasn’t a fan of Janis Joplin as a singer. Could not have been more wrong, she’s got an incredible voice. Production kicks ass too

pretty decent, liked the singers voice

It's pretty good as far as live albums go. Feels like a fucking eternity to play through though

would? is an incredible outro. great album from start to finish with only 2 filler songs imo

One thing the 1001 albums generator has taught me so far is that I'm not too keen on The Rolling Stones

A strong debut. Not a fan of how Ozzy sounds on most of these songs tho

definitely feels like an extension of nirvana, but does enough to stand on its own as a great grunge/riot grrrl album

When I was in 6th/7th grade, I played trumpet in the school concert band. I really enjoyed it, so I also joined the after school jazz band. I had never heard of Sade until our band director picked “Smooth Operator” as our piece for the Spring Concert. Many years passed without me thinking of Sade or Smooth Operator. One afternoon I was out shopping for records and I found Smooth Operator on a 12 inch single. Immediately took it home and gave it a spin; the song just was just good as I remembered. So naturally I listened to the full album and the rest is history. I say all of that to say that this album is a smooth-soul/jazz classic and a phenomenal debut album that will always have a special place in my heart.

not for me

the guy who married his underage cousin opens his live album with a song named "high school confidential" can't make this shit up for the love of god ENOUGH with the live albums

an overall enjoyable album, but nothing i feel strongly compelled to revisit

decent garage rock album (with some blues sprinkled throughout) but ultimately nothing compelling

for as hard as i had to work to find a copy of this to download, it was not worth the listen

not the biggest costello fan. it’s listenable, but nothing special

another great joni mitchell album

i just can't take satan oriented death metal seriously. reeks of "i'm 14 and this is edgy"

The front half of this album is really good, wish I could say the same for the latter half

really good early 2000s rock. never heard of this band or album

cool rap album, never heard of this group before

i couldn’t say anything that hasn’t already been said. their finest album

great jazz record, must listen

Beautifully uneasy, not many artists could make an album like this

a decent listen, but nothing super memorable

Quite simply one of the finest pop albums ever made

it’s a good live album, just a bit long winded at times

it’s a decent listen, though nothing i feel compelled to revisit in full. the art teacher is a beautiful track, easily my favorite.

she has an incredible voice, that i can’t deny. but outside of that, i really didn’t care for this. production hasn’t aged well and the album goes on for far too long.

it’s a good album, but i’ll never understand the rave reviews

the nick drake influence is all over this, nice album that doesn’t overstay its welcome

fucking gorgeous, among the best contemporary pop has to offer

love all the different genre fusions going on, really good stuff

a delightful listen

a decent listen but nothing super memorable overall

cool blend of genres but it just didn’t click for me (outside of I’m Glad)

it’s an alright album but i feel like im taking crazy pills, how is this album so highly lauded?

last track walked so bob ross could run

a decent listen, but pretty forgettable as far as paul simon goes

never been the biggest fan of early beatles albums. it’s solid, but far from their best

Cool rock album, consistently good and doesn't overstay its welcome

been meaning to check out more shoegaze, i’ve always liked the little bit i’ve heard in passing. loved this album, bonus points for the cover being hard as hell

this was a slog to get through. neil young at his worst

Nice jazz album to relax to. Great horn and piano sections throughout. Inner Crisis being a personal favorite.

i can’t believe i’d never heard this album until now. incredibly unique, never heard anything quite like this. the production is moody and atmospheric; elements of hip hop and jazz scattered throughout. Beth Gibbons’ vocals are beautifully depressing, the perfect pairing for this kind of production. will be revisiting this a ton

solid blues album. anything that ends with “live from newport” is top notch

If there’s one jazz album you should listen to, it’s Kind of Blue. This was one of the first jazz records I ever listened to in full and it will always be one of my favorites. As many others have said, it’s an album that works in so many contexts. For a close listen, there’s so many little things to pick up on (one obvious one and my personal favorite is how the opening of Flamenco Sketches loosely resembles the opening of So What?, providing a sense of familiarity and completeness to the record.) The record also serves as excellent background noise, effortlessly setting the mood in almost any situation. I’ve played this record more times than I can count and I’ll never tire of it, truly one of the greatest pieces of music ever composed.

a classic rap album. the birth of g-funk and Snoop Dogg’s rap career (Deep Cover is technically his debut but I weight this more since he wrote on a good chunk of this album)

good jangle pop

hard pass on this

really good alt rock

all over the place sonically and consistency-wise. some good songs on here, but none of them are long enough to leave any lasting impression on me.

this guy sounds like his balls are being squeeze in a vise. there are some good riffs/musical moments on here, but they are few and far between. hard pass on ever listening to this again

i have a love hate relationship with the lead singers vocals, damn good album though

really enjoyed this. moody and atmospheric

good live album. i like bob dylan as much as the next folk enthusiast, but i don’t want to listen to him for 90 minutes straight

i kinda get it? like it isn't the worst thing I've ever heard, but i also don't see myself revisiting it

nice twangy album, definitely see myself coming back to this if the mood is right

shows it’s age production wise, but it’s a well made album. was not expecting the edge of seventeen sample on Bootylicious

what is the instrument you hear on 90s rap albums ? a synth? a keyboard of some sort? whatever it is, need it injected into my veins. the pharcyde is a group i knew of (mostly their biggest hit, Runnin’) but never dove into for reasons still unknown to me. glad my introduction was through their debut. it’s a solid effort. lively production with verses to match. love how animated these guys sound. i wish some of the interludes were their own full songs (especially Pack the Pipe) definitely something i’ll be revisiting.

solid album

an electronic album that’s unbearably long. name a more iconic duo

cant argue with a good christmas album on christmas

their best album, second only to …And Justice for All

always been a sucker for this type of folk rock

started out really strong, but kind of tapered off in the second half. cool production, feels like modern 80s synthpop

not a fan of the vocals

every outkast album stands on its own when it comes to the production side. nothing feels rehashed, everything has a freshness. these guys wear their influences on their sleeves, all while putting their own spin/flavor on it. i’m especially fond of the funk influence that permeates the entire album. dre and big boi deliver another classic

first time ever listening to a u2 album the whole way through. always been lukewarm on the radio singles, and i feel the same with this album. the intro is great, no doubt about that, but nothing really left a lasting impression on me outside of that

the singing is quite dry, but everything else is pretty cool. perfect music to sleep to (derogatory)

I Believe in a Thing Called Love was the only song I was familiar with, and truth be told I never knew what album it was off of, much less the band who made it, until today. Solid early 2000s hard rock, nothing I’d actively seek out but something I’d listen to in passing.

surprisingly decent electronic album. a bit repetitive at times, but i suppose that’s par for the course when it comes to this genre

sonically rich and dense, but it’s also repetitive as hell. paper planes is great tho

decent as far as new waves goes

I understand Elvis's inclusion on the 1001 list. Even as a self-professed Elvis-hater, I can at least see the merit in his inclusion. But why this album? Surely there were other musicians doing far more interesting projects in 1969 no? As for this album, it's bland and inoffensive; the best I can really say for Elvis. Not something I would ever revisit in full. Gentle On My Mind is the only song I honestly enjoyed.

This album has one of the strongest intro/outro combos imo. I’m particularly fond of It’s Your World, feels like a summation of the album in its entirety

Never been the biggest Aerosmith fan but I thoroughly enjoyed this album

Cool hardcore rock album. Has the perfect level of 90s angst.

beautiful album, some of the best post-rock i’ve had the pleasure of listening to

not my usual style of rock, but it’s really good

they should’ve let the woman sing more, i would’ve enjoyed the album more

I am an absolute sucker for those 80s synths that sound like melodic droning (idk how else to describe it).

genuinely what is he saying? musically it's alright, but that last track killed any good will i had for this album

great opener and a decent cover of heard it through the grapevine. not much else to say about this album though, feels pretty run of the mill for its time

tainted love is great, the rest of this album fails to meet that high

david bowie does blue eyed soul. count me in

delightful folk rock album

not something i’d revisit in full, but it’s a interesting body of work. pulled me in and kept my interest throughout

fine as far as vocals go. dreadfully boring as far as the backing tracks are concerned

My favorite Metallica album

it really feels like i’m sitting at the bar where this was recorded

i had heard this once before and didn’t think much of it, not sure what the hell was wrong w me then. phenomenal album.

nice compilation album

Feels like a less refined Public Enemy

Back half of this album absolutely carries

not my cup of tea

i can’t stand british guys that sing like that

an all time classic. dad rock that actually sounds good

pretty good 80s pop

enjoyable, but nothing i feel compelled to revisit in full

This heavy industrial sound kinda reminds me of Portishead's debut. Solid album

It was a cool late summer/early autumn night. I was a freshman in college. As usual, I was stoned out of my gourd and listening to music. I'm not sure how I stumbled across Maggot Brain, as I was pretty unfamiliar with George Clinton's music at that point. Regardless, I was mind blown. That title track is an all timer, it's an added bonus that the rest of the album matches the high expectations set by the intro. A must listen

a sick and demented album that has an undeniable charm to it. showcases eminem’s talents well

warm and inviting r&b. need to dive into dangelo’s catalog more

not my cup of tea

inoffensive britpop

Louis Prima has a great voice, easily the best part of this album. Musically it’s good, but a bit samey

okay electronic album, just not something that draws me in

atmospheric as hell. definitely a bit difficult to enjoy at times, but adamson nails the vibe he’s shooting for.

enjoyable late 60s psych rock album. that last track is terrible though

this album was inescapable when it came out, and for good reason. the radio hits are showstoppers, and the album cuts are really, really good

fantastic, ain’t no way is an all time closer

idk if I’m a fan of the “Iggy Mix” feels really flat. it’s a great album otherwise

i will never understand the springsteen hype

idk i just find this style of rock to be unremarkable

idk how i’ve never heard of laura nyro before. starts a lot stronger than it finishes, but it’s a beautiful blend of genres throughout.

Little Richard is an obvious legend and hugely influential when it comes to rock and roll. that being said, i don’t see myself coming back to this outside of enjoying the novelty factor

soothing bossa nova, top notch stuff

this feels like it goes on for an eternity, and the album is only 34 minutes

another shitty electronic album that goes on for far too long

another prison album, can’t complain

It's cool, solid Morrissey solo effort

Music for dudes who are a little too into learning about Nazis

really enjoyed this. great songwriting, and Apple has a beautiful voice

it’s decent. lead singer sounds like a precursor to early 2010s stomp clamp music

decent. nothing i’ll revisit

god i love the cure

I had a Beatles phase in my late teens so I am a tad biased This is the first album where the Beatles really showed what they were capable of (imo), and they went on an absolute heater from then on out as far as albums go. The songwriting feels so much fresher, the music more dynamic: it's really the whole package. Even as a 16/17 year old kid, I was mind blown by Tomorrow Never Knows and how crazy it was that something made in 1966 could sound like that. Pair that with the Sitar that George was into at the time, and I thought I had the coolest music taste in the world when I discovered this

i'm normally all for just noodling around on a synthesizer but i found this to be a chore to get through. yet another live album that did not need including

Enjoyed this a good deal, some songs go on for a bit longer than I’d like but it’s otherwise an enjoyable listen.

A classic Jazz album, can’t go wrong with this

probably the best live album ever made

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater music

This guy kinda sounds like Jimi Hendrix Cool blues album. Nothing I’d revisit in full probably, but it’s well made

This is the site’s highest rated album (as of writing) for good reason. Throw this on shuffle and you’d probably land on a megahit. Even the “deep cuts” have the aura of hit singles. It’s pure perfection in song

If Michael Jackson and Prince had an illegitimate son, he would sound like this.

Solid solo debut. Has Björks usual quirkiness/interesting production that i’ve come to love

Never listened to a Willie Nelson album before this. It’s decent country, but nothing that stands out to me

Has a bluesy sound that reminds me of the Stones at times. It’s decent, just not something I’d seek out

Eh. It's decent, just nothing I haven't heard before.

It’s a no for me, didn’t care for the vocals

its a fun listen, i’d definitely return to it

good album 👍

liked the instrumentation, not sure how i feel about the vocals. will need to give it another spin

beautiful. no notes

definitely unique sounding, not sure if i’m a fan tho

really really liked this

another classic from zeppelin. album cuts on this are great, four sticks is a personal favorite

Probably my least favorite of the first 4 Zeppelin albums. it’s not bad by any stretch, just pales in comparison to it’s predecessors/successors

Solid 60s rock. Could see myself revisiting this on occasion.

cool electronic album.

Still not a big Springsteen fan, but this is so much better than Born in the USA

the 2 singles are genuinely good and catchy. unfortunately, that’s where the positives end for this album. just wasn’t a fan of the album cuts

Really enjoyed this

this shit put me to sleep (derogatory)

Dylans best album by a country mile

Incredible blend of latin music, rock, blues, jazz

2nd favorite solo wu tang project behind cuban linx. GZA and RZA were on another level

Side 1 is stronger than side 2, but a good album nonetheless

starts and finishes strong, mid section is a bit weaker but overall a good album

inoffensive yet unremarkable for me

Interesting album cover but it’s otherwise a dreadful listening experience

it’s okay. nothing i’d turn off if it came on, but very bland

The first solo Beatle album I listened to way back in my high school Beatles phase. I specifcally remember hearing Band on the Run on the radio and saying "Gee that sounds just like Paul McCartney" and my mom going "...That's because it is". Went out to buy a copy on vinyl and the rest is history. Was blown away then, and still am to this day. Perfect intro/outro combo. Picasso's Last Words is my sleeper pick for best on the album. I'm a sucker for a good medley (as is McCartney). Probably his best work post-Beatles

Wishing Well is an undeniable hit. Could go without the rest of the album tho

classic r&b/soul

Some really good songs mixed with some really meh tracks

masterpiece

Last 2 tracks are all time classics. Rest of the album is a bit dated, but i’ll let it slide since it’s a foundational hip hop album

The first time I ever heard this album was when my dad took me to see Dweezil Zappa on tour, phenomenal album

Don't think I've ever really understood the appeal to The Velvet Underground. Definitely cool and experimental for the time, but idk, just doesn't grab me

Solid album

It’s alright. Don’t really understand the appeal if i’m being honest

The guy who put this in the book deserves a swirlie. No, I will not listen to 3 1/2 hours of beep boop music

Really enjoyed this

Starts out a lot stronger than it finishes. Enjoyed it more than Sister

i do not understand the arctic monkey hype

i know this album is lauded by critics and fans alike, but i can’t say i fully understand the hype. it’s well made, and i don’t find it annoying, but i just don’t fully get it ig

good as far as british rock goes

Way more stripped down than the other Velvet Underground albums I’ve listened to thus far, really like it

eh. it’s alright. the acapella version of “back to life” is superior imo

Soft ass singer/songwriter alt country. I liked it

solid soul album

Even though I didn't love every track, as a concept album I found it easy to follow and a compelling listen

This album opens with banger after banger after banger. second half tapers off a bit, but an overall great body of work

solid early 70s rock album

Nice Sampledelia album, back half is better than the first

I hate the singing. None of the songs last long enough for me to remember anything about them (which in hindsight is a good thing, considering how dreadful this was)

to this day i’m still not sure what you can call me al is about

dad rock, but it stays pretty interesting throughout. finishes stronger than it starts

god i love prog albums. 5 songs, 45 minutes, 0 filler

no thank you

Im not sure how I felt about this one tbh. A fine listen all things considered, but nothing really grabbed me

i’ve always loved this album. the best wu-tang album hands down, something that could only exist at that moment in time.

First couple songs are really good, kind of meh on the rest. Good songs, but nothing super memorable.

It’s decent, Our House is a banger tho

Can’t name many double albums better than this

Probably my favorite of all the smiths albums i’ve listened to so far

Starts out solid but loses its footing along the way. Overall decent as far as country goes.

I really didn’t like fever to tell, but i found this to be pretty okay overall. Started out super strong

Another great Yes album

It’s decent, just don’t think Sonic Youth is for me

far from groundbreaking as far as jazz goes, but it’s an enjoyable listen

Eh. Outside of American Girl and Breakdown I didn’t find this to be anything to write home about

Probably wouldn’t go out of my way to listen to it again, but it’s an inoffensive album, I wouldn’t turn it off either

Slight step down from Thriller, but a damn good album

An assault on the senses in the worst way possible, and I say this as a jazz guy

Often considered their magnum opus, and I can see why now that I've finally listened to it. Love how many samples they used, loved the energy they bring to every record. I think I'd put Ill Communication a hair above this, but I can't argue with anybody saying that this is their best.

Does every damn song really need an intro explanation. “This is a song about when you need to go to work but would rather stay in bed… Ohhhh I need to get to work, but I’d rather stay in bed” ass music

Eh. British rock just doesn’t seem to resonate with me

Only knew Bittersweet Symphony before giving this a listen. Rest of the album is really good, might be a new favorite for me

Really did not care for the instrumentals on here.

The best R&B album of the 2010s, next to Blonde

Humpty Dance carries. Production is actually decent throughout. Rhyme schemes are a bit simple by today’s standards, but there’s fun to be had with this. Last few songs drag tho

Cool listen, not sure if i’d return tho

Fantastic. no notes

I initially stumbled across this album when a video about the samples popped up on my YouTube feed. Absolutely fell in love with this. This is one of those albums that you truly have to listen to before you die. An absolute masterpiece, particularly the beginning section. The back half is a bit hit or miss for me personally, but it never lessens my enjoyment of the album

Definitely has a unique sound to it, just not sure if it’s for me

Big singles are good, not a big fan of everything else tbh

gorgeous voice, love the jazzy vibe

good album, just a little long winded

hard to have a bad time listening to this

Liked this a lot more than their debut. Come On Eileen is an all timer as far as closers go

Not a fan of the singing, but there’s a few good tracks on here

not too terrible for punk

Starts out really strong but loses its footing in the latter half (outside of Wake Me Up When September Ends)

a delightfully strange album

some finely crafted pop music. hell of a start with Faith and Father Figure back to back

I’ve really warmed up to Talking Heads since starting this list. Very fun album, Once In a Lifetime is an undeniable masterpiece

Just not my cup of tea.

Pretty solid Punk

Brian Wilson just died and this album pops up, how fitting. A phenomenal listen and a landmark album for pop music

Found the songwriting to be weak, and the music itself wasn’t particularly compelling

Remember when DVDs included previews before the main menu? This sounds like something you’d hear for a mid budget 2000s action movie.

Really beautiful instrumentals. Vocals are a bit hit or miss for me but they definitely hit more than they miss

Twangy country just isn’t my thing

a solid album

I think the highs on here are better than AmeriKKKa's most, but it isn't as consistent (particularly in the latter half of the album)

This may be controversial, but I’ve never been the biggest fan of Karma Chameleon

Cool album. Always been a fan of the Native Toungues collective, just never the biggest Jungle Brothers fan

It's a really cool concept, sounds nice as well. But I don't see myself revisiting this all that often

Hells Bells is an all time intro, still can’t stand AC/DC

I understand listing 1001 albums is a daunting task, but including live albums that are half comprised of songs that are already on other albums from the list feels lazy as hell. Especially fucking Motörhead of all bands

Classic Soul

Finely crafted folk no doubt, just didn’t find anything particularly special about it.

Really enjoyed this, feels like a white woman version of Love Deluxe

Punk has never been my favorite genre, but this was fairly enjoyable

Idk. It’s just not for me

Great album from the midst of Stevie’s peak

Not quite sure what to make of this. Apple Music had this labeled as “traditional folk” and this is 100% what i’d imagine it to sound like

this commits a cardinal sin: it’s boring as fuck

very dusty/airy mixing on here. a respectable debut

fantastic instrumentals, incredible follow up to her debut

another boring ass kings of leon album

Not sure how often I’d revisit in full, but it’s a fun afrobeat/funk album.

Cool album, not a huge fan of the last 2 songs

Hugely influential, though a bit samey

The epitome of early 2010s era hipster music

Beautifully composed

Middle of the road, don't understand how Neil Young has so many damn albums on here

I don’t like or dislike Morrissey as a solo act.

Nothing really stuck with me, but I wouldn’t say it was unenjoyable.

Really good jazz, Ellington is a legend for good reason

It can be a lot at times but when it all comes together it’s something to behold.

Don’t understand the Clapton hype. this goes on for way too long

First time I listened to this I didn't understand all the acclaim, finally clicked for me

I just don't think Iggy/The Stooges are my cup of tea. Either that or I need to revisit this at some point.

This type of punk/rock just isn’t my favorite thing in the world, still a solid album.

Still don’t like Springsteen

Beautiful Singer-Songwriter/Folk

Didn’t understand the Oasis hype after listening to Definitely Maybe. I understand it now.

Eh. Not bad but nothing memorable

Hard to have a bad time with this.

I do not care for Dexy’s Midnight Runners. There is no fucking way they deserve 3 !!!! spots on this list

No thanks

Think I enjoyed this more than All That You Can’t Leave Behind

Techno albums not being dreadfully long and boring challenge (IMPOSSIBLE)

One of the best debuts of all time hands down.

Haven’t heard anything that sounds quite like this. Not sure if it’s something i’ll revisit, but I had a good time with this

Unbearable listen

Cool reggae album

Really fun blend of rock & jazz

it’s alright, though nothing i feel compelled to revisit

It’s decent, liked a few songs but a majority just didn’t click w me

When I was a kid I thought Tom Sawyer sounded like the coolest song in the world. I still feel that way at 25

Pretty cool pop album, enjoyed this.

There is 0 fucking chance that this band needed 3 goddamn albums on the list. This is the best one of the three but god do I loathe this band.

This was all over the place. Really liked some songs, others were crap

I listened to this a while back and thought it was just okay. Upon revisiting, I’d put it a hair above that, but just isn’t something I could see myself revisiting

Reasons is one of Earth Wind and Fire's best songs, easily the best on this album. Undeniably funky soul.

Really well produced. Majid Jordan, Pharrell, Caroline Polacheck, Timbaland etc. contributing some good ass songs on here. Also enjoyed Beyonces performance on here. Forgot how much I enjoyed the song with Drake

Im not sure what I think about this tbh. Cool for some parts, absolutely out there for others

You really never see people talking about this album the same way they do Innervisions, Songs In the Key of Life etc. Stevie was on a different level at this stage of his career, top tier stuff.

i really don’t care for this particular brand of 80s pop

Just not a country fan

Hard no for me

Didn’t really click w the first Byrds album I listened to, really enjoyed this one.

Rock Lobster is fun

Not a big Pogues guy but this was alright

It's a cool album, but nothing really stuck with me. Par for the course for most of these 60s rock albums.

It’s Thriller, what else needs to be said?

Production was pretty good. It’s a bit dated in quite a few aspects, but more or less holds up

chudmetal

Started out pretty well but tapered off by the end. Not something I’d revisit but definitely an interesting listen.

Good lord this list just loves to give you some random British band

very cheesy pop rock, saved by Shout It Out Loud

Peak Sinatra right here

All Eyez On Me has the better hits, but I think this album takes the cake in terms of his best all around album

Enjoyed this more than other Sonic Youth albums, still don’t know if they’re for me

interesting listen, though not my cup of tea

A decent listen, just a bit repetitive for my liking

It's alright, never been too keen on 80s hair-metal

A fine listen, just not something I see myself revisiting in full

Cool album, though nothing really stood out aside from the first few tracks

Hard to have a bad time with Van Morrison

Not a fan of the nasally vocals

Not a big punk guy, but enjoyed this for what it was and for the influence it had on the genre

Nice 60s pop

Never thought I’d see the day where I enjoyed an ambient album

Monkey guy

Eh. Some good songs on here no doubt, just didn’t love this in its entirety.

Cool album. Enjoyed the instrumental portion a bit more than the beginning bit

Not a big fan of Drum & Bass, this did nothing to change that.

This is what I think when I hear “Classic Rock”

Title track may just be one of the best songs I've ever heard.

Fun 90s rap album

Inoffensive singer-songwriter

First 2 songs had me thinking I was finally gonna be sold on The Stooges, unfortunately the rest of the album was pretty hit or miss for me. If We Will Fall wasn't on here, I'd probably put this as my favorite in their discography.

Still not an Elvis Costello guy

Eh. Not my cup of tea

Really enjoyed this

Cool album, beautifully mixed.

Title track is cool, rest is just alright

If not for the sex skits, this would be a perfect album

Interesting listen, just not something I think I’d revisit

Really enjoyed this. Title track is the best, but rest of the album matches up to it quite well

Cool album, nice guitar playing

First ABBA album i’ve listened to in full. nice feel good 70s pop, just not something i feel compelled to visit in full. dancing queen is the clear highlight.

Found myself enjoying this quite a bit, but not sure how much I see myself revisiting this in full

complete 180 from the refinement of MBDTF, yeezus is dark and scattered. loved a few songs back when it released, have come to love the whole album (except send it up).

The good songs are excellent, but there’s just a few too many forgettable tracks on here for me to really hold this album in high regard.

Enjoyed this for what it was, just not the biggest Pixies guy

Renaissance Faire music

*checks where the Beta Band is from* *sees that they’re from the UK* ah, now i see how they got 2 placements on this list

One of the nice things this list has given me is a newfound appreciation for Nick Drake

A Visit to the Gynecologist is one of the worst songs I’ve ever heard, rest of the album pretty cool tho.

Didn’t care for this all too much

Frankie says the first few songs are pretty good, the rest is a mixed bag

My favorite Herbie Hancock album

Genuinely fantastic album, enjoyed it much more than their debut

Another mid british band.

A good album that kinda buckles under the weight of such a long track list

Interesting listen. Feels like an early precursor to sampledelia

Not a Krautrock fan

Not bad, just didn’t find this all too interesting

Cool album, really enjoyed the production.

Great blues rock

Big ATCQ fan, somehow never listened to a solo Q-Tip album. Fun listen

Eh. Not a big Springsteen guy and this didn’t change that

Enjoyed Electric Warrior quite a bit, this felt like a major step down

Phenomenal. Nobody does it like Ray

Eh. Technically fine, just found it a bit boring

Pretty good, just overstays its welcome a bit

Just not a punk guy unfortunately

Enjoyed it, solid Neil Young

Springsteen goes acoustic. Not bad, but not all that interesting to me personally.

This is like the 4th Elvis Costello album I’ve been given, firmly in the “it’s not bad, but I don’t find it interesting camp.

Just not my thing

I’m a jazz guy, so dudes noodling around for extended periods is not a dealbreaker. But this bored me to tears, absolutely nothing going on here

Really enjoyed this

The story behind this is pretty cool, same for the album itself.

Cool, funky album

Cool album, just not something I think I'd revisit.

Nice, inoffensive folk rock

Just not a big glam rock guy

Actually enjoyed this for what it was, the better Randy Newman album from this list

Pretty good as far as live albums go

Back to back live albums. Great performance from Sam Cooke

God what is it with electronic albums from the 90s being hour long slogs to get through?

More interesting than their debut, starts better than it finishes

Solid singer/songwriter

Eh. Nothing too memorable about this

Hard pass for me. British rap just isn’t my thing, and this guys delivery is especially terrible

Cool 90s rock album

I’ve come to loathe Public Image Ltd.

Fantastic debut

Long as hell, but stayed interesting throughout. This list has me becoming a big Van Morrison fan.

It's like white bread; good, but not something I'd ever call my favorite.

Cool album that blends a few genres together to make a memorable soundscape

The hits carry this album.

Eh. Inoffensive and bland

Pretty lively and interesting throughout

Knew the big hits, enjoyed the album cuts too

I honestly thought that Alright song was from the early 2010s. Pretty fun listen