1001 Albums Summary

First time listening to a full-length (not hits album or compilation) from ABBA. Poppy as all hell of course! Infectious, nothing offensive, good hooks, beats, production, vocal, ---probably won't ever listen to it again after today.

Not a fan, I know people love these guys but I just can’t get behind it. Our house is probably the only song I listened to all the way through. Sometimes they sound like the hippy beach boys at times

I hadn’t listened to this album in a very long time. It still stands up as a very approachable metal album. I prefer And justice for all as a complete album but there are certainly a few kickers on their eponymous album.

I had never listened to an album all the way through from the Go-Go's before today. I had certainly heard "Our Lips Are Sealed" and "We Got the Beat" before and those were certainly a fine listen and were highlights on the album but I think the songs that stuck out for me were "Tonite" and "You Can't Walk in You Sleep (If You Can't Sleep)" as they had a little more depth to me and weren't quite as "poppy". I would think the Go-Go's must have a been a really fun live show!

At first glance I said, "Ugh, really -- I actually don't want to listen to that". We will see how it goes today. Update: Ok fine, it was just fine. Sounds like The Beatles, maybe there is some backstory about why it was groundbreaking back in the day but, I probably won't ever listen to it again (as I hadn't ever listened to it all the way through before).

Ooh, I bought this one when it came out (or shortly there after). It was a big departure from my normal punk, thrash, and metal purchasing profile but this and D’Angelo’s Brown Sugar record are part of my mid to late 90’s R&B/soul collection. Some of the jazz elements that I thought were so cool in the 90’s don’t seem as innovative now as then but still a solid, smooth and silly listen

This is a fine album. It was good background music while working. I probably won’t be circling back to this anytime soon but a pleasant listen.

I had never heard of this band or album. After reading a bit, I can see why they get the credit of being an early metal or the first metal band. I hear Jimi Hendrix on "Summertime Blues", The Doors on "Rock Me Baby" (mostly the vocals) and in general I find it an interesting listen.

I like Stevie Wonder and I like this album. The “singles” in this album are certainly the most memorable with Superstition being a top song regardless of genre for me! But overall the rest of the songs don’t stand out too much but are fine as.

Liking this more than I thought I was going to and, of course, am realizing that I know a few more Deep Purple songs than I thought. The “live” elements stood up for the most part - drum solo on “The Mule” was pretty entertaining - not sure if all my drummer friends would say the same but - sounded good to me. After listening all the way through, this album kinda sounds like someone needed a soundtrack and for a 70’s era period movie and some good studio musicians came out a week later and said —How about this? That isn’t necessarily a bad thing!

I think this a good to great album. I didn't know until reading the notes today that The Dap-Kings were Amy's backing band -- and that makes so much sense! I am sucker for the R&B/Soul revival and is one of the best in the genre!

I haven’t listened to the Doors in years. My first three CDs that I purchased myself: The Doors, Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana. I don’t have anything bad to say about this album, nor do I have anything all that good to say about this album. A fine listen, but nothing more than that for me….

This album was never all that appealing to me, couldn't really understand why everybody fawned over it so much -- part of the appeal to Nirvana, to me, was the noise, the feedback, distortion, Dave Grohl abusing his drum kit. It says something that my favorite song on this is actually a Meat Puppets song. That being said, it is also a fine listen, but nothing spectacular.

I had never listened to this album at all and so far, I am liking it! I felt my foot tapping along while it played along in the background while working. I may need to put this on my "work" list for concentrating. I like "Us vs Them" and "sound of silver" and kinda dig most of the songs in their own way. A good listen

I knew of Supergrass, but I think I had them way more in the generic pop, like Spacehog (I actually have had these bands confused). I was very pleasantly surprised but this album and would probably circle back to this one sometime soon.

Meh, wasn’t a big fan then and don’t really see the appeal now either. I don’t think this album should be in the list

This album is just fine, nothing too exciting but has a general mix of soft R&B sounds.....

This was pretty good, a little sparse as you would expect. Overall a good album to have on in the background as I work..

Pretty ok Dance/70's music -- I have heard my partner's family sing "We are Family" every year at New Years for seemingly ever!

Meh, I kinda liked the minor key "intermission" at the end of Chemical World. Mostly forgettable.

Between "What's Goin on?" and "Let's Get it On" Marvin Gaye can do no wrong! Classic albums!

At first, I sighed, the Doors.... again. It felt too soon but, all in all this was a pretty good listen, will not put it in rotation -- but good hear.

I thought I was going to like this more than I did. I have seen them in concert and really enjoyed it —- really didn’t enjoy this album at all.

I kinda dig it! I get some Elvis Costello vibes on some songs and then some loose Cramps vibes on some other songs.

Nope, not a fan. I just can’t get past his voice, I just don’t like it when Neil sings. The music is fine, just not the rest.

Meh, I forgot about the days where there were skits or interludes between every track -- glad those went out of style (except for the Wu-Tang interludes -- those are still the best thing ever). This is just a, mostly, boring album that seems to care more about shock value of what Em is saying than anything else. I do appreciate some Eminem -- not this album.

Beyond Perfect Day, Wildside, and Good Night Ladies a very forgettable album for me but those songs are good...

Pretty good, I much prefer the DBT with Jason Isbell, just my personal preference. I think he joined right after this album (and actually toured with them performing this) -- Decoration Day is at top 20 song for me..

Serviceable but pretty ordinary, bluesy rock -- nothing stood out to me.

Ok, I thought I would like this more. Just some decent background noise.

No thanks.

I like this album, it really brought me back to a very specific time in my life and I have found that at my core I might still be that disgruntled and disaffected youth when you strip away the years and the gray hairs!

Pretty ok, Dirty Diana is probably the song I enjoyed the most on this album. I hadn't listened to much MJ in a very long time (not that I ever really did).

I absolutely love Otis Redding. This is not my favorite collection of songs by Otis but it is hard not to like it.

Ugh, I like their drummer and some of the riffs but beyond that jeez- I felt like I needed to be in an altered mind state to appreciate.

Meh, seemed like a pretty one note kinda album.

One of my favorite hip-hop albums. They also fell prey to the cutesy interludes.....unfortunately

A few good songs, a lot of sophomoric rhymes and shocking lyrics for the sake of shocking ..

I have listened to Jurassic 5 a little bit but probably never a whole album. I liked the album in general but it really didn't have any real standout songs, beats or rhymes. Probably won't be returning to it over other similar(ish) artists --

Not a huge fan, but I can see that it was a very forward thinking and groundbreaking release in 1974

I like Elton John, but don't looove Elton John and it isn't something in my normal rotation. I hadn't heard this album front to back before -- I liked it well enough.

Fiona Apple, I liked it! Eclectic mix of style and pace. It was a good change of pace for me.

Not for me. Mostly just meh.....

Pretty decent all the way around but nothing stood out as a great song!

Beyond some of the classics, the beach boys have never really been my thing but this was a good listen.

Meh, not sure what all the fuss is about -- I wasn't all that intrigued by the album

This album was fine, nothing too special and nothing that jumped out at me as classic Elvis Costello-

No thanks.

Hard not to tap your foot to Billy Joel!

Yeah, Can't say I have ever listened to a solo jazz piano album. I didn't hate it but I probably also wouldn't come back to very often.

I generally like the Talking Heads and this album is likable but not really memorable.

Meh, ok I guess nothing stood out to me except for the wildly overplayed Come on Eileen

This album grew on me, not fantastic, but got better as it went along.

Didn't get a chance to listen to the whole Album, but what I did catch -- I liked.

Really good album!

Meh, couldn’t really get through it, but some of the songs were fine.

Background music for me, not unpleasant but not my cup of mead so to speak.

Solid Album, good reminder to go back to listen to more!

I listened to this album, a whole lot when it came out and love it every time I hear it.

Didn’t mind this album at all. Has some real toe rappers on there..

I was a bit surprised by how much I liked this album.

This wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great either!

One of the first cassettes I purchased with my own money and purchased Young MC’s Stone Cold Rhymin’ album on the same trip! I still listen to Young MC — Bon Jovi, not so much. Still this was a good blast from the past.

Jesus, I hope I can get through this. It was fine

Just fine, a few decent songs, never been a fan.

No thanks, beyond the title track— the songs are almost indistinguishable bog standard folk songs that are not my preference.

Jeebus, that was a boring ass record.

Not my favorite Beck Album -- pretty boring compared to Odelay or Mellow Gold. Just OK

Only real complaint is that my favorite CCR song -- The Midnight Special -- isn't on this album. Good album

Not a huge fan of The GD (or Jammy type bands in general). This was fine -- I liked it more than I thought I would. It certainly helped that this wasn't a live show recording and during a part of their "back to the land" phase.

I like it, I know some folks think it is a bit preachy but I like conscious hip-hop.

One of my favorite albums from the 90's. For some reason the line, "I want chicken and orange juice, that's whats on my rider" has been in my head since the 90's and I frequently blurt it out at inopportune times to the consternation of my family. And, of course, one of the best Busta guest tracks ever!

Overdose of adult contemporary jazz on this one! I know some folks that loove Sade and I normally respect their opinion on music. Not so sure on this one.

Pretty good, prett-ay, prett-ay good. Never listened to the whole album, dug on a few songs that I had never heard before.

Ooh, I have a sweet spot for this kinda fun, almost trashy metal. When this came out - It was a little like hearing a good Cheap Trick song for the first time!

Sorry, just really couldn't do it. It was and is really hard to take this band seriously.

I mean it is vintage, and I mean vintage MJ -- and Rock with you is a good song but it isn't a spectacular record.

Ugh, this album was on repeat when I was a kid. My parents played it almost constantly (it definitely felt that way). For whatever reason I can’t stand listening to this particular album. I like some of Paul Simon’s solo stuff - just can’t abide the S&G material.

Pretty good for electronica, not really close to my overall musical taste but fine.

Started out like, wow! this is a Genesis album this is kinda cool. A few songs in, oh, this IS a Genesis album -- that tracks. Overall just ok. Props on the firs song though I liked that one alot.

Sounds like a pretty good bar band, outside of Layla -- there didn't really seem to be any really memorable songs -- maybe it was just my mood.

There are some bangers in here and a few clunkers. I forgot how catchy Big Time was!

I have a soft spot for ole’ Franky Boy! Pretty standard swing songs but FS makes ‘em sounds better somehow.

I didn't like the "Connection" song when it came out and is still probably one of the weaker saccharine sweet pop songs on the album, but there were some other pretty good songs on this album! I was pleasantly surprised!

Ugh, I have never liked the Mama's and the Papa's. This album is no different.

Pretty good. Not as good as I remember the critics raving about when it came out but some overall good songs.

I really, really, really like this album.

There is a Stone Roses fan in my house, it isn't me. The music is fine, I heard a nice bass line every now and again but I found this album to be ....flat, it seems like whenever the vocals come in the song just deflates. I wish they would pick a lane -- emo-pop or high energy brit-pop (beause this mid-tempo shit is exhausting, it seems like they are stuck in 2 gear and trying to pass a truck on the freeway. (this was written half-way through the album) Ok, now that I am all the way through the album -- I liked "shoot you down" the vocals didn't drag down the music and I also thought "Made of Stone" and "I am the Resurrection" were pretty OK.

Well, I used to love, love Jimi Hendrix. One of my first CDs was “Are you Experienced?” I purchased a fair number of imports and ephemera from Jimi and thought they were all awesome. Jimi's rendition of "Killing" Floor on a European double CD import is still one of my favorite songs. This album is just fine, a few really good songs but on the whole a little underwhelming.

So far, nothing special. Didn’t really like that symphony song when it originally was released and still don’t. Not much here for me lyrics wise either. Yeah, only occasionally did I notice a change the song, they all seemed pretty similar and boring.

I had heard of Skepta and had heard good things, but I hadn't really heard much Skepta music. There are a few good songs on here, a few just ok, and then a few just bleh songs for my taste.

Nothing wrong with this album, but not a whole bunch like, really, RIGHT about this album either. I know lots of folks that love Husker DU, I think they are mostly just bland.

Ele-fuckin'-vator music (so far). Great musicianship from everybody so far and I know people are really into Sufjan Stevens. Maybe I just need to give it a few listens. After listening to the whole album there are a few bright spots that had me slightly more interested in the album overall but not enough to make me want to listen to any more from Sufjan.

I should have just not listened to this album. I don't think I liked any part of this album -- well it was so blandly inoffensive, I mean almost aggressively bland, I completely lost interest so I probably really only listened to the first two or three songs so at least isn't was keeping my attention throughout.

I liked it. I knew most of these songs before listening but not all -- beyond a few hokey lines about hippies and such there wasn't a whole lot to be picky about.

I really didn't like this band back in the day. Still don't think they are all that great but better than Limp Bizkit and some of the other Nu Metal bands...

Upon reveal but before listening: oh yeah, I remember this band -- but I don't remember what they sound like. After listening, yeah I dig it.

Before listening: Ugh, I hope I can get through this. Three songs in: No, No, No, I do not approve. Boring, folky, psychedalia Six songs in: Hell no, did not get better. I don't like the lyrics, the vocals, just no. Full album: Thankfully, I never have to listen to that ever again.

Before listening: I have definitely heard some Janelle Monae but don't really have an opinion beyond that I vaguely optimistic abut the listen. Four songs in: I liked the classical intro and the idea behind the album, the music is sometimes just vaguely poppy soul but with more interesting lyrics. Nine songs in: Yeah still feel pretty good about the album as a whole but really haven't heard a song yet that I think really stands out

First couple of songs, Just ok, nothing spectacular so far. Full album -- meh, nothing really caught my ear.

Pre: Never heard of this band or album. After a couple of songs I am realizing that I was expecting something way more upbeat, Flogging Molly-like, for some reason. The album cover really fooled me, so far I am absolutely not impressed. What in the living hell was that modern adult contemporary jazz interlude "Re-instated". This took a turn for the worse quick. Do not recommend.

Just ok, it quickly melted into background noise and I hardly noticed when the album finished.

Well, My son is really into hip-hop right now, so car rides have been filled with Kendrick Lamar, Tyler the Creator, (a little) Kanye, etc.. so I have actually listened to parts of this album more recently than I would have without his influence. We will see how this goes. Well, there are some good songs on here -- also a lot, alot of just talking and skits........but Slow Jamz is a banger. ...She said she want some Marvin Gaye some Luther Vandross......

Not a huge electronic music / dance music fan. The “rapping” / spoken word stuff on this album is terrible but the beats are OK.

Not a huge Iron Maiden fan, but I dig it!

Disco! Not my thing! Good Times is familiar, the rest are forgettable

Just fine. Nothing really stood out as too great or too terrible.

I like this one, pretty decent jangly guitars.....

Not a huge fan, but I listened alll the way through and heard some good stuff.

Absolutely nothing of note to say about this album. I may as well have been listening to Muzak, a white noise generator or hell I don’t even know how to describe. I wish I could give this album “null” stars.

This was fine. I liked samba and bossa nova vibe but really didn't find myself overly excited by any of the songs.

Pre: Hell yeah! Parliament on a Friday --- this is going to be a good day. Yup, still really good.

Pre: I don’t know much about this album, but I have heard of the artist. Not 100% sure I know what to expect. After: Lorde’s voice is nice but a bit breathy at times. The lyrics aren’t really my thing but I could see how a young person might find more meaning in them than I do. Music is just fine, didn’t really find myself drawn in by much but it was mostly pleasant.

Meh, never heard of them beforehand and will probably never think about them or the album again…

Well, I was a certain I wasn’t gonna like this album, but I was wrong. Parts of it gave me Morphine vibes solid album it I may never listen to it or Nick Cave again. We will see.

I have generally liked the Bollywood style of music as energetic and a good change of pace. This was fine, but I probably won't be revisiting anytime soon.

Great, another set of scruffy looking white dudes from the 60's. I don't really remember much about THE BAND except that I think my parents had a few of their albums. Oh yeah, I had forgotten about "Up on Cripple Creek". Nothing much to day about this album. Pretty forgettable, not really what I am into normally.

I had forgotten which songs Dusty Springfield sang and was very pleasantly surprised by the album.

Not great, not too bad. Wasn’t too excited by the vocalist- meh.

I like Elton John and I Iike this album.

Well, I felt like there were too many guitars solos that started off sounding like a bad dj trying to scratch. There were a few good songs, but almost every song had potential and then something fucked it up, a weird drum part or riff or weird guitar solo

This is still a good album! This album is also a good reminder of how much of the Nirvana sound, to me, is Dave Grohl’s drumming!

Definitely felt like a Duran Duran album. Beyond Rio and Hungry like the wolf I doubt that I had heard any of the other songs on the album. Didn’t really excite me or disgust me so Iguessit was ok.

Nope, no thank you. This kind of out of place bongo and zither shit is not my cup o' psychedelic mushroom tea.

Pretty good pretty good, pretty nice pretty nice

I really like The Specials, this isn’t even the best album from the Specials that I have listened to today! Their first album is 5 stars for me. This one a 4.

Never really been a fan of U2, I have liked a few songs over the years but have never looked for their music or thought it was all that fantastic. We will see how this goes.

Hellzzz yeah! Let’s get it goin’ on a Monday. All right, this was pretty ok over all nothing great beyond the singles we all know!

Never really though about Incubus much at all, beyond a vague feeling that I wouldn't like them -- we will see that happens today. During: yeah they are ok -- sounds like POD or so many other Nu-metal, alt-metal bands from the 90s, lots of lyrics tailor made for teenagers. After: Meh, forgot they had a DJ. On the songs that I heard the DJ -- the scratching felt way out of place.

Oh hell no… this sounds like the Beatles but electronica. Hard pass.

I don't think I have ever listened to this front to back. Should be a good one though!

You know what, not sure I know much of anything about Yes -- maybe a little proggy? Let's see..... 1st song --- um are we sure this isn't Mannheim Steam roller, oh no can't be there are lyrics.... No thanks. 2nd: Oh, this is different and pretty ok. 3- through the end.......No thanks.

Um, pretty ok. After about three songs it slipped into the background and it didn't ever grab my attention again.

Nope not for me, some strange -- to me -- vocal choices -- falsetto, etc....

Yeah, no thanks. If my music is gonna tell a story— it is gonna be METAL!!!! And probably the story will be about dragons n’ shit!

Before: Jeez, the downers just keep on coming this week. Maybe this album will be better than I remember. After: Just a couple songs that I kinda like just because I have heard them a million times throughout my life (but would absolutely never choose to listen to myself) and a couple of snooze fest soft "country" rock.

I liked this one, not my favorite jazz album but I will probably add this into my jazz rotation (such as it is).

I liked this one, not my favorite jazz album but I will probably add this into my jazz rotation (such as it is).

I loathe Simon and Garfunkel. I don’t mind Paul Simon and I liked this album well enough.

I really, really like this album. I don’t necessarily make an effort to listen to it much anymore but almost every song on this album is gold!

Liked this more than expected but probably wont come back to it much

So, I don't know what I was expecting from the album cover and such -- and for all the songs I was able to listen to, I honestly couldn't tell if I liked it or not. It was the strangest thing, I felt like my opinion of a song could swing wildly within the song........IDK man, just weird.

Yikes. Songs were too long and a little too theatrical. Some good musicianship but I wasn't impressed overall.

Ok fine, I will listen to yet another Beatles album, but I don't have to like it. Yeah, I listened to it. It was OK. I will never in my life make a deliberate choice to listen to a Beatles album on my own -- none of them excite me in any way.

I have never been able to get into Wilco. People love them, I always kinda thought they were milquetoast-y and boring- kinda like if Weezer did an “Unplugged” album. We will see…. Yup, that is my overall take on this album -- good musicians, but boring and milquetoast decisions ruin most of my enjoyment of the music

This was one of my first purchased on my own albums -- I was pretty into Eric Clapton, the Byrds, etc.. I have outgrown my affection for 60s -70s Acid Rock / Bluesy Rock like this. I have a soft spot for a few of these songs, but I don't and won't seek out these songs.

This was fine..

Yup, still pretty darn good!

I didn't get to listen to all of this, but what I was able to listen was solid!

Really don’t like the girl is mine. The idea that Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson are fighting over the same girl is hilarious and absurd. Can’t go wrong with Billie Jean and Thriller though! I can’t not hear Weird Al’s “Eat it” whenever I hear “Beat it”.

I have never liked R.E.M. and never will. I do not like college rock.

Yeah, I remember liking the title track to this when I was a teenager. I think I would need "psychedelic aids" to listen to this album again.

Meh, sounds like 80's pop music......

I remember seeing Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds @ Lollapalooza a million years ago -- only band I liked less that day was The Boredoms -- maybe a studio (double) album will change my mind. It was fine, pretty decent Tom Waits like adjacent tunes, but nothing spectacular in my mind.

Didn't really seem all that "Bowie-y" to me. The songs were some indistinct from one another and they quickly got shoved to the background, not good not bad but also not memorable.

Nope, I couldn't really listen to more than the first song or two. Not my thing.

I really wanted this to be less like the Beatles and more like their self-titled item (a little more garage rock). I did not like this album and I knew I wasn't gonna like it based on the album cover ----

Maybe not my favorite NIN album, but any album that has Hurt on it is going to get some stars from me.

One of the first albums I purchased. Almost no misses on the album

Meh.

I liked this album alot when it came out -- and I still do.

Love this album -- probably too much.

Meh, I understand that this is a seminal album for a certain kind of "hillbilly" music -- the kind you might hear at Bob's Country Bunker on a Saturday night. This just doesn't do it for me, but I do like the sound of the Telecaster.

So, yeah -- Art is Art -- but not all art is for me. I know people really think highly of this band but I don't see it. On a few songs I could get into the industrial nature of the songs but I couldn't get into it.

I always liked PJ Harvey well enough. This is a pretty good representation of some of her more guitar driven stuff

Fuzzy guitar, thick riffs, loud and splashy cymbals..... alot to like here! Still a good album.

So, I liked this one, but I don't really remember a damn thing about it the next day. Not a note, not a lyric -- nothing, just a general sense that I liked it well enough while it was on and it was shorter than I expected.

Live album that sounded way more loungey/jazzy than I anticipated for a Tom Waits album -- no nearly as mournful, raspy or dejected sounding as some of his other stuff. I liked it but it wasn't very memorable.

Not too bad, very easy to listen to as background music.

Better than I expected but not great.

This was pretty fine, but nothing special!

This album is filled with fantastic music, walk to wall. It is a bit unfortunate that they made the same album 3 times in a row. But, this one- chef’s kiss!

I mean, I kinda hate to say this -- this is a pretty good album in my eyes.

12 (ish) songs depending who you believe has the canonical track listing and 27 minutes of music. What is this a punk album? I love Fats Domino and I listened to this like 5 times yesterday.

So, my kid is super in Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, the Creator right. So I have heard this album a lot recently (and heard all the backstory about every track). IMO, there are several really really good tracks on here, Swimming Pools (Drank), Sing about me, I’m dying of thirst and Bitch, Don’t Kill my Vibe and then some other pretty ok songs songs and then some forgettable interludes….solid album overall

Um, not my favorite. I listened to it through my computer while working and during one of the songs I spend two minutes trying to find out where the construction (or something my recognized as a construction site) noises were coming from. I thought I had some other Firefox tab autoplaying a YT video or something, I was hunting for a few minutes until I realized it was just part of the song -- after I paused it. No thanks.

I first listened to this album right around its release maybe 89’. It is still a good rap album and really encapsulates a very specific time in the US and this album needed to happen. I have always preferred Public Enemy and Krs-One style artists that have a more political bent (and waaaay less blatant misogyny).

Jesus going from NWA to Moby is like running into a brick wall at 80 mph. Fine background music, a few more interesting tracks but nothing special. I kept on waiting for something, anything to make a change, a bass drop perhaps, a different BPM? anything....

Pretty good album, but not great

This album has some really good tracks on it and I like the more laid back west coast style on this album -- I also appreciate the lyrics on this one more than previous Ice Cube or NWA albums as they tend to be, overall, a little more mature.

Listened to the whole album, never really focused on it and I do believe it may have been one looooong song. Just a meh from me, this has a time and a place but in general not my thing..

Absolutely nothing about this album stood out to me at all.

Great voice, just ok music

Not for me. I listened to the entire album, but I couldn't tell you a single thing about any individual song.

Helllzzzz yeah!

Alice in chains was never my favorite band from this era but this is a pretty good album -- If I could I would probably give it more of a 3.5 but it is what it is....

Was not expecting the C+C Music Factory track "Come into my house", also not a great song. Overall not a great album but I respect Queen L as a whole but this one wasn’t great

Two stars only because of the title track, otherwise this is a terrible album

This was just ok, beyond Work it -- they didn't really feel like the Missy Elliot.

This was not a great album, there were a few times that the songs could have been written and performed by Flight of the Conchords... just some interesting and at times cheesy arrangements and lyrics..

Kinda felt like "The Monkees" but if they were chain smoking and hard-drinking but reformed juvenile delinquents. I liked a few songs -- didn't like many.

Y'all can fuck right off with this. No thanks.

Pretty fine album, sounded like the Talking Heads but I really didn't hear any standout songs.

This was very, very Radiohead to me. Not exactly sure what that means, but I wasn't in love with it but I didn't turn it off either.

I was expecting to hate this just by the album cover alone. There were a few songs that I thought were interesting or otherwise of note, but in general it sounded like a weird cross of Kenny G / Gloria Estefan and Flock of Seagulls or Duran Duran......

I have PTSD from my parents listening to, in my mind, waaaaay too much S&G while I was growing up. I grew to loathe Feelin' Groovy in particular (I know that particular song isn't on this album -- but still). After listening -- I found "Save the life of my child" to be the most interesting song on the album. I also know remember that I loathe "A hazy shade of winter" and continue to be neutral about "Mrs. Robinson". I absolutely will not return to this album.

Norah Jones has a fantastic voice, I would just prefer she used it more like Billie Holliday as opposed to her diluted, dishwater almost jazz, almost well lots of things. This album is not for me.

Boring, just bog standard boring.

Pretty fine jazz album (very representative of the genre as they say), not outstanding but not offensive. I probably listen to it again but it was fine.

This album is by a band named Boston.

A very, very faded and watered down copy of Lou Reed. The music was fine, the lyrics weren't anything to write home about.

I really am not a fan of Dylan's voice. Everything else is fine, but just his voice seems like a parody --- of his own voice.

This is a really good album that I have listened to a fair amount over the years, but doesn't include probably any of my top 7-10 Johnny Cash songs. He covers Long Back Veil and while I like it more than the original -- The Chieftains definitely hold top spot for my favorite cover (along with Tennessee Waltz -- but I digress).

Not really my jam.

I am not really fan overall. The vocalist(s) washes out the overall sounds by being mostly too either monotone or subtle/breathy/thin. In my opinion band needs a different vocal sound to be a complete band. Sounds like Oasis to me— which is not a compliment. Best song that I can remember “Lazarus” but only the parts without singing…

I generally liked this album, but as it went on the music started to fade into the background as a generally enjoyable but unremarkable backdrop to my workday. I was mostly introduced to music from India / Pakistan through classic Bollywood music and movies and I find album to be a welcome addition to my overall musical map but I may not make too may trips back here over time.

I am enjoying this album more than I thought I would. Not a worldbeater but solid.

Didn’t really listen to a while bunch of Nas back in the day. This was a relatively good album. I understand that it really influenced a lot of East Coast rappers and still does.

This was definitely a Sly and the Family Stone Album —- and I liked it. Every now and again I would think “who sampled that?, I know I have heard that snippet somewhere else!”

This is so, so very 80’s!!! Beyond the hits there are some huge and I mean huge misses…..The first 30 seconds of the Al Green cover “let’s stay together”. I thought this might be my favorite song and cover on the album — then the 80’s took over and by the end of the song, I was resolved that I would never listen to that cover ever again. But overall -- I mean it is still Tina Turner

The main refrain / lick / riff on Mr. Soul sounds like a watered down (I can't get no) Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones. This album, this band, just not for me. I wanted to like the horns and such on "Good Time Boy" but the overall feel was a very week imitation of Otis Redding....... The horns sounded great it was just the rest of the that was weak.

I don't know about this. I haven't really ever sought out Joni Mitchell music and I probably won't after listening to this album. It was fine, not really to my taste -- I think I may have liked her take on a jazz song at the end the most?

It was fine, felt a little bland in the grand scheme of things.

I just don’t like this decade and style of music. Just not for me.

This is probably one of the best hip-hop albums around, period.

I fell like I should like Nick Cave more. His music has alot of markers of things that I generally like. For whatever reason I just can't get into his music. I even saw him and the bad seeds live (at Lollapalooza but still) and I couldn't get into it.

Not my favorites Pixies album by a long shot -- but still fine.

Why must y’all torment me with so much Neil Young? --This was better than some other albums but all Neil Young has a low ceiling for me.

The song with Carlos Santana was interesting, but overall this is was a bit underwhelming (but it is still John Lee Hooker so it can’t be all bad).

This was really good, not like fantastic but I would come back to this again.

This is all pretty decent music. First impression was that it all sounded like "James Bond Background Music" - Slightly jazzy, modern, a little exotic.

Nothing incredible in n this album but also nothing bad.

I am not a huge fan of jazz, but liked this

This type of fusion jazz is probably my least favorite overall but I could still get into portions of if. “Miles runs the voodoo down” was probably my favorite front to back but there were pieces of ever track that I liked but it just spent to much fiddlin’ about for my taste.

Pretty OK. But, I have forgotten what most of it sounded like already.

I liked this alot more than I thought I was going to -- like maybe a French Ministry ---

Pretty good, I am not a huge Allman Brothers fan but I was definitely able to listen to this with some enjoyment

Inoffensive but not interesting to me. I understand that REM has lots of fans and has influenced many people with their music. I don’t happen to be one of them.

Um, not really ever been a New Order fan and this album didn’t change my mind.

Maybe this review is also a reflection of the mood I was in, but I really liked this one. I am adding to my "summer deck beer" playlist!

Just OK, Sarah has a pretty good voice -- but I wasn't really impressed by anything else about the record.

IDK, I might like it more with repetition, but it won’t crack the rotation to get those spins. Pleasant and ethereal at times and then boring and drawn out at others..

I didn't mind this and found it more listenable than Radiohead!

Oddly auspicious to get this album the day after BW dies. I don't really care for this record, I understand there is history behind this album and all but I really couldn't get into it.

This just really isn't in my wheelhouse at all. Singer/Song writer as a genre isn't for me and pair that with an album that feels like the same(ish) song 10 times in a row ---no thanks.

It was very hard to get all the way through this one.

I had forgotten how much I liked this album and Sonic Youth!

This was not great. I am not sure how it got on the list, it just sounds like somebody tryin' to be somebody else.

Ah, the memories! This album still stands up.

I am not a huge fan of the Rolling Stones. I think this may have been the first time listening to this entire album. I thought it was fine.

I thought some of these songs were excellent and then several others that were just fine.

Absolutely the F*ck not! Song listing: 1.)Paint it Black -- decent mostly for nostalgia -- in my youth I am pretty sure I thought this was a Doors song 2.) Stupid Girl -- Sophomoric and stupidly pedantic lyrics no real tune 3.)Lady Jane -- probably even more ridiculous lyrics than previous song and they used "troth" more than once -- no wonder everybody called them posh boys 4.)Under my Thumb -- stupid misogynistic leaning lyrics -- Social Distortion also covered this song and beyond the lyrics their cover is x1000 better. Doncha bother me and the rest of the songs --- really blended together except for It's Not Easy -- probably the most trite lyrics on the whole album and that is saying something.

Nothing wrong with the album just not too much that was compelling either!

This is fine, nothing special in my mind but a pleasant enough listening experience.

This was alot of fun. I don't think I can listen to Count Basie all day everyday, but this was top notch and a mushroom cloud album cover, whaat!!

This is not my favorite time period and genre of music. First impression: It all sounds like the same bland hippy-ish rock from the late 60's to mid 70's. Lots of bland lyrics (yes even the Carole King co-written song) about generic enlightenment or anti-establishment vibes. After full listen: first impression mostly stands up -- there is a little more variation, a little country in there and early synth touches but still a big no for me.

I didn't get to listen to all of this in order but pretty good stuff -- can't go too wrong with Funkadelic!

There was definitely some potential, but not realized.

Not a bad album at all, it definitely has a mood and sticks to it.

Lots to like on this album and it was a good time to get it after so many just ok or terrible albums.

This is definitely in the "I'll pass" column for me. I heard glimpses of something interesting in a several songs but for the most part it was very bland and non-descript. For a band with such a solid name -- the music is just milquetoast.

Three tracks, 37 minutes, a slow crescendo fade in of nature sounds on the first track..... this better be doom metal or I am out of here (I know Yes isn't Doom Metal -- but a boy can dream right!) This is why I don't listen to Yes, this sounds like that Spinal Tap song where the tiny Stonehenge lowered onto the stage but this is a sincere effort to make thoughtful music. I know people love this ish', there are all good musicians -- just not my speed.

Gives me Nick Cave and the bad seeds vibes... was ok not great.

I like Janis Joplin, her voice is pretty special, I don’t normally seek out JJ but I enjoy it whenever it appears.

I detest OASIS, I can't get over them -- and they certainly can't get over themselves. This is going to be a hard listen today.

Ya know, I really can't get behind Bob Dylan either, his voice is a little off-putting and I don't find the music or the lyrics compelling.

If I could hear this album for the first time, every time it would probably be a guaranteed 4-5, but this album, like many in the early 70's has elements I am not a huge fan of.... extraneous mandolin, songs that go on too long, etc.. When I was 17 this would have gotten a 5 for sure, at 35 I would have given a 1. Now I give it a 4, mostly for the drums on "When the Levee Breaks" --- those are boss..

While "Seasons In the Abyss" is my favorite Slayer album -- this is a close, I mean close second.

This was fine, I never really listened to the Buzzcocks much, nothing stood out as fantastic!

After a quick look at the track listing, not sure I am going to make it through all these songs..... Update -- I did not make it through all the songs.

OK, so I never really got into Judas Priest when I was really into metal, I mean I liked the idea them but never really listened to them (beyond "Breaking the Law" mostly of course because of Beavis and Butthead), but after giving this listen now -- this is boss! So far no real misses, some definite standouts -- but no duds either.....

I remember liking this album more when it came out. Still has some great songs on it though.

I was pleasantly surprised by this album. If I could give it a 3.5, I would. A lot of good stuff here (but I probably won't listen to it ever again).

Some ok songs, one or two songs that caught my ear and then more than one clunker….

I like the Stooges (and this album). For some reason, I don't really ever actually seek out their music -- I probably should!

YAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCHHHHHHTTTTTTT ROCK!

boring.....just boring.....

Never heard of this band before....from the cover photo -- they all look insufferable in their own way. Lead singer is waaaay tooo "breathy" for me. The music is fine but forgettable.

This was good but didn't have the same impact or polish as her later album. Still a solid listen.

This just isn't in my wheelhouse for music.

Definitely not my jam, I am more of a fan of Massive Attack / Tricky and sometimes Lords of Acid electronic music and beats. This was just kinda boring.

I never owned a Pearl Jam album when they were uber popular and certainly don't seek out their music currently. I don't really understand why people loved them so, so much. There are a few songs on this album that are worth a listen, the rest are pretty forgettable for me.

Ya know, I really didn't love this. I actually thought I would like it. But, I mean I really didn't......

This was a pretty solid album but I really didn't hear any standouts beyond Lust for life (and the real standout is the beaming photo of iggy on the album cover!).

Didn't I already do this one.......? Well, I can see why people call it the best Beatles album, which isn't saying much coming from me.

Chaos A.D. is probably my favorite Sepultura album, but this is a close second! I had forgotten about all the line-up changes that were to come shortly after this record...

I liked this well enough, but nothing really jumped out at me.

Yeah, I hate to admit it but "So Far Away" is a really, really good song. There are some other pretty of songs on here but not like "So Far Away".

Um, I will give this a three. There was some good stuff on here but also some pretty esoteric pieces that didn't always hit the mark for me. If I could I would give it a 2.5

No thanks, this was just bland bog standard rave music coupled with stock lyrics and "rapping" at times.......Would much rather listen to Lords of Acid!

I really liked this when it came out, but oddly really never came back to it over the years. This was a good listen for me.

I thought this was just fine, nothing too special.

In general I liked bits and pieces of it and I do like Dolly's voice but a good piece of it just kinda went in one ear and out the other. If the instrumentation had been a little more dynamic I probably would have liked it more....

I have a vague recollection of this band from the before times, but certainly didn't really know much of their music. I found this pretty fine overall...

Nope, don't like it. not really at all..

I just don't like his voice. I can't get past it..Using the Flugelhorn on the title track was kinda boss though....

I was pleasantly surprised by this album, mostly because I had low expectations (I thought I was going to hate it). I would really like to give it more like a 2.5 but a 3 works.

Better than most Radiohead albums but still not great.

Best thing about this album is Walk this Way (when they performed it with Run DMC) so maybe there really isn't anything at all on this album.. Big Ten Inch Record is a ridiculously stupid song and I believe I lost IQ points listening to it.

I remember not being all that enamored with GBV in the 90's when they got "big". This album is an interesting mix of songs and I tend to be fine with the lo-fi sensibility but I don't think I will be coming back to this albums....

There are elements to this album that I liked, K.D.'s voice had some really nice tones and played well over the music. The vibe overall was relaxing and layered. All that being said, this really isn't my jam but I can understand why people like it.

a little sub-par for me, not all that listenable but I did make it through the album without saying, "Jesus, what is that" If I could give it a 1.5 I would.

So, this would be a better album with about 1/3 to 1/2 the songs. There are like 3-4 maybe 5 songs on that I like enough to maybe come back and listen to again purposefully -- although I know I won't because I don't really dig the Beatles.....

Hell Yes!!! Finally an album I can get behind! Not their best album but I definitely liked this better than yet another overrated 70’s rock or folk act.

I only knew hits back in the day, but I always liked the fuzz on Dino Jr albums. This album certainly brought the fuzz! I think I liked Let it Ride or Don't the most, there were a few clunkers too. Pretty solid overall

I am not a "Play some SKYYYYNYRDDDDDDDDDDD" fan. But this is a good album pretty solid all the way through.

Um, hard pass. After listening to the first song all the way through, I had to skip through the rest. Ute's voice was a bright spot but everything else was not.

So, I am diggin' this. Seems a little like Rammstein meets 80's era soundtrack -- which is apparently in my wheelhouse today.

Not my favorite I actually didn't get a chance to listen all the way through. A couple songs into the Emmylou album I found out it was the anniversary of Al Green's release of "I'm Still in Love with you" from 1972 so I basically listened to Al Green all day......

Yeah, pretty good stuff, probably won't listen to it again -- but it was enjoyable.....

"Let's Stay Together" was my first dance with my spouse at our wedding, and I come back to the album time and again. A friend recently called Al Green - hot tub music - and I agree, but it is also road-trip music, lazy Sunday music, Friday Night Dancin' Music and everything else in between.

I have a soft spot for the surfers..... I just can't help it. Discordant / fuzztastic guitars: Check! Obtuse or outlandish lyrics: check! ethereal overlays: check! mixing in loops or samples: check! sometime sounds like they just got tired of playing and stop mid-song and just said fuck it its done: check! For some reason things that might annoy me from other bands -- I just like with the Surfers...... I don't know why. All that being said. This album isn't my favorite from them....... but still better than many.

No thanks, I listened to the first couple of tracks and then couldn't get through the rest.....automatic 1 star.

I almost liked alot of these songs, but most of these songs were just a beat or degree off somehow....

This album was fine. It is certainly not VINTAGE Queen by any stretch of the imagination, did any of these songs make it onto any of their greatest hits albums. It is almost like this album has -all- the filler songs for most of their albums, still pretty good songs but not also not alot of standouts...

It is really hard to dislike a Johnny Cash album, this one is pretty good -- his voice fits so many of these songs so well. I wasn't as enamored with some of them as others but still "Hurt" gets top billing for hits but anything can make a Simon and Garfunkel song tolerable is aces is my book!

There were a few good ones on here, but mostly forgettable....

just boring.. the two blokes on the album cover look like kids from school that I would have avoided.....

No thanks, like I would like to pay to never have to listen to the Eagles again.

This is a pretty good album, I would probably give it more like a 3.5 if I could.

There is a whole bunch to like on this album!

I have never in my life intentionally listened to a Bee Gees song, let alone album. I will never listen to this album again. This is what hubris, cocaine and ludes get you......

This has some certified bangers, but also its fair share of whiffs…. I am teetering between a 3 and 4 and I wish I could give it a 3.5

This and Maxwell's Urban Hang suite are fantastic neo-soul albums. I am not always in the right frame of mind for this album, but damn, it is good.

I mean if there is one AC/DC to get a 5 star rating it is "Back in Black" and maybe "The Razors Edge"....

Another non-disco Bee Gees Album, jeee-bus! The best about this album is that I will never have to listen to it ever again. Second best thing about this album -- the cover. So boring.

This was an unexpected album for me. It took me a while to come around to it but I like the bluesy / punk nature. Not fantastic but pretty ok! I will put this band in rotation.

This was pretty ok, nothing special R&B to me.

Um, no.

I didn't really expect to like any of it, but didn't come away hating it and there were some pretty poppy songs throughout....

Some was ok, some of it was like a bad Smiths album.

I mean it is Anita Baker so there is a higher floor here than for lots of artists, but it is also released in the 80's so it has some "Kenny G" feeling to it at times. Her voice is the real draw here!

This was pretty ok, just an average 2.5-3 star hip-hop album for me. I understand why people like Common and I don't dislike his music, it just doesn't draw and keep my attention like other, similar, artists....

Meh, their name is pretentious, the music sounds slightly pretentious and boring....... like the most boring version of The Smiths

Not my cup of up-tempo club beats.....

I wasn't really into it, I like the punk-country feel but I couldn't get into it

This is maybe one of the most just not for me albums out there. This is like Raffi for adults.

Solomon Burke needs more love! I have loved "Cry to Me" since it was in Dirty Dancing. Not as many standout hits as say Sam Cooke or Otis Redding but lots of good stuff....

Any combination of the Crosby, Stills, Nash or Young solo or together in any combination = not for me.

Some of these songs gave me good Elton John vibes, I liked this more than I thought! But, to be fair, I didn't listen to all of the album

I liked this well enough , had me toe tapping and head bobbin’

I like John Coltrane and I liked the parts of this album that I could focus on during my workday. I think this album has too much nuance and range to listen to while doing something else (at least for my sorely overclocked brain). I should listen to it again with intention -- it would probably be a wonderful experience.

Not too intrigued by this album, some good beats, a few decent track mostly stock tropes and rhymes

I am bored, just so bored by this entire album.

This was innocuous background music but nothing special

I like this album alot. It might be more for the nostalgia of when I first heard it, I probably wouldn't find it as enjoyable on a true first listen now as then. But, I do really like Concrete Jungle......

I honestly don't really remember anything about this album except I didn't like it.

I mean, will I ever listen to it again- no. Would I recommend it to anyone- also no. Did I find some of it enjoyable and listenable, yes.

I never listened to Culture Club much beyond the radio hits (which I would usually turn off) back in the day. If my only frame of reference for Culture Club was the music on this algm -- this would be a 1 star album all day. The thin, waaay 80's, production is a real turn-off for me. However, I say Culture Club (Ok just Boy George), with like Berlin and The English Beat and some other 80's band at a casino a while back -- and I have to say Culture Club / Boy George (even with his older/weaker voice) really kinda rocked. He assembled a great set of musicians and vocalists and either Boy George or the band in general really changed up the music (it being live really helped in general) but overall it was really kind funky and high-energy..... After saying all that -- this album is still kinda underwhelming but I give it a three for overall context.

boo, it is really hard to listen Kanye objectively.

This was a surprisingly pleasant album for me. I wasn't as focused on it as I am on some of the albums as I was listening during the workday but it was pretty OK!

I liked this album when it first came out and I like the remastered version as well. Really nice overall feel and tone to all the songs.

At first I didn't I was going to like this album, but it grew on me. Beth has a more than pleasant voice and the songwriting and the instrumentation were pretty solid for the genre.

I barely remember that I listened to this on Friday, wasn't terrible.

This album was, how should I say this, not good.

This wasn't all bad, but I am also not a huge Sinead fan.

I don't really like the idea of this album and it certainly felt repetitive and boring at times, but I listened to it all the way through -- so that is something.

This was ok, as I listened I was mostly indifferent but there were a few songs that caught my ear (mostly as catchy -- some as bad).

If this album was just "Everybody Knows" it would get 4/5 stars. Some of the other tracks just bring the overall album down to 3 stars. Maybe somebody should call the jazz police for the dissonance of those back-up singers....

Ouch, ok two Leonard Cohen albums in a row..this album doesn't have any peaks to even out all the monotonous valleys for me.

Hard pass, this was not good at all.

not my style but not terrible.

There are a few really good, solid songs on here. Then some real clunkers in my mind --

I don't remember much about this album other than it was unremarkable.

My son loves this one and I think it is pretty good too. Not a lot of misses on this album.

When this album was revealed, f*ck— really!?!! I can't get behind any song on this album.

This is a good album no matter how you slice it up. The music, the concept all good stuff -- maybe a little repetitive since this was his second live album from a prison but hey ---

This sounds like a soundtrack to a Tim Burton movie that I haven't seen yet, but am intrigued by.

I didn't really get a chance to listen to all of this but what I heard was ok, but kinda boring...

Absolutely not. I like their suits though.

Pretty innocuous album. It slipped into the background pretty quick for me.

This is, probably, my favorite Public Enemy Album. Can't Truss it, By the time I get to Arizona, Nighttrain and Bring tha Noize are probably the most memorable from this album. The last 45 seconds of Bring Tha Noize are what really do it for me though, that is one of the nastiest drum / drum track transitions that I can recall off the top of my head -- it blew my fucking mind in the early nineties. I would listen to that song again and again just for that transition....

This was pretty good. Not fantastic, but there you are.

Not my favorite Faith No More album (that honor goes to Angel Dust) -- but still really good!

IDK, in the first 15 seconds of the first song --- I don't think I am gonna like it. This is like alterna- Paul Anka with, misplaced, steel / slide guitar(?). Ok, fine the songs got a little better as the album goes, still not great though. I am not a huge fan of the lead singers voice -- he feels a little too breathy at times for me. This would be a great Sundays album though.....

Yeah, this album couldn't keep my attention. Very bland, once I had to stop it to take a call -- I just didn't restart it.

Really good album, realizing that I only really know 3-4 songs on it . There are a few less than great songs on it—-but the good ones are phenomenal

This was not great, there were a few songs that I was ok with but on the whole this album was a miss!

This was pretty good for me, I like the Dan the Automator production intt general and, in general, like the Kool Keith presence on top. Maybe I just had a soft-spot for off-beat, made up personas. I could have done with less of the interspersed porno audio -- but in general pretty ok

No thanks, this sounds like the a bad Beatles tribute band. Much rather hear, "You Really Got Me" or "Come Dancing" really almost any other Kinks music than this.

Absolutely not, could not finish the album -- was not willing to subject myself to this past #4.

Not really my thing. Kinda jammy?

Nothing special here, but I listened to the entire album -- so that says something.

I thought this was ok; but probably below average overall.

This is not my favorite version of Sinatra -- I prefer more more swing and life to my Sinatra.

This was objectively terrible to me. Do not recommend.

This was pretty good, I knew of the band before now but had never really listened to them. I probably won't throw this into rotation on my own but wouldn't mind if it came on the "radio".

This also not my favorite brand of Willie Nelson -- but it is still Willie! This definitely has a different vibe than some other Willie Nelson but I thought it was pretty good. If I could give it a 3.5 I would.

Um, no thanks.

To be honest I hadn’t really listened to much, if any, Captain Beefheart before this. There were some good songs on here intermixed with a few real clunkers. I am not a fan of 60-70s experimental music in the style of psychedelic or “acid” anything really adjacent to that and some the songs on this album I could categorize as “that”. But there really were some nice blues or soul inspired songs that really resonated with me.

This was boring. A glimmer of a decent song here and there, but mostly just boring.

This was fine, she has a nice voice, the instrumentation was sparse as expected and she had decent lyrics. I like her other stuff a bit more.

At the beginning of this album, I thought I was not going to like it. As the album went on it started to grow on me. I probably won't revisit often -- but if I need a laid back but quirky album with some good harmonics and vibes to it I can put this on. Some song gave me a distinct Pokey Lafarge vibe -- and I really like that vibe at specific points in time. This would definitely be Sunday morning with the parents and grand parents approved.

I had a reallllll hard time with a lot of this album. Maybe I am just not smart enough to “get it” but some of it was alright not an abject disappointment in my mind

Nope, never again.

I didn't mind this album at all. I must be gettin' countrified as I age. I wouldn't choose to listen to this most days but I thought it filled the time just fine!

Could listen to the whole thing..

I just don't like this -- didn't get past the first song.

This is not my favorite version of the The Who (Quadrophenia is my favorite version). A couple of good songs and then, at least in the version I listened to on Apple Music, a whole bunch of covers of good originals that The Who made actively worse with their attempt -- If I could give this a 1.5 I would.

I don’t remember much of this album, but I don’t remember liking it much either.

didn't really listen to it. What I did listen too sounded like Aphex Twin