1001 Albums Summary

Fine. It's def Run-DMC. Important pioneers but not my jam.

This won't be a first time listen. Soft fan of this album going in, already did it for Hook Club I think. Upon listen, not that impressed, a lot of yoo yoo yah yah stuff and ceaseless lyrical repetition on most of the hooks. BUT there are some solid tracks and it's not bad to listen to.

Them bones is iconic to my upbringing. #madden10 Consistent sound, not my real cup of tea music-wise since I'm a 90s hater. Probably objectively better than 3 stars but I don't feel right giving it that much praise when I don't relate to it hardly at all.

Honestly not my favorite stuff, but I did feel like the album was pretty iconic in its sound and delivery. Album artwork is great and matches the vibe.

Just pretty grumbly but had some nice bits. Not super into the gravelly talk/singing which is pretty much all this is.

I've listened to this more than enough times to know that it's a 5 for me. Checking it out quickly, but besides the fact that it drags a bit towards the tail end, it's beautiful, fun, haunting, whatever it has it all while keeping a clean, consistent vibe which is a fantastic work of love tribute.

nah. punk especially Br*t*sh punk is too rough for me. If people are just gonna romp around and talk sing I don't wanna hear that heavy "oi in 'is 'ears through eyes o tears"

Listened probably 2.5 times now, it's never really stuck even though I want to love it. Still really good music, though, on most tracks.

Sort of like a more funky, electronic Avalanches? But harsher 80s experimental sound with more actual DJ mixing and a raw sound. Liked the stuff that actually had singing. Can't see myself ever going back to this but it wasn't terrible.

It's good, but not something I would listen to unless I was in a certain mood. Very fun music with a lot of personality.

Jazz is not always my jazz but I usually enjoy it. And this is no exception. Crisp and dynamic. I'm thinking 4 just cuz there's nothing wrong with it.

You know, assumed I wouldn't like this too much due to the year of release, but I vibed with it pretty good. Gave me Radiohead energy but without the annoying parts of Radiohead that I don't like (yeah it's Yorke's voice sorry not sorry)

holy cow I hate male singers that sound like this. total deal breaker with this Smiths-type voice. And the music otherwise is unremarkable to me for the most part. A couple decent tracks and several good riffs but I can't give this more than 2 since I really don't enjoy it.

Fine. Nothing crazy but shows the skill of Mariah well and was pleasant to listen to.

Like the samples, fun to recognize a handful of them. Still not a huge BBoys guy though. Very song-dependent.

Why do Police songs linger on with the slowest of fade-outs? Fine but it's the Police. They've got a unique sound and that's worth some praise.

Kinda good for the 90s grunge music. Would like to revisit this again in the future.

Surprisingly really liked this album. Have never gave Led Zep the change they probably deserve, but their music just hasn't really called to me much in the past. Side 2 of this album may change my mind. Ended up saving a ton of songs from this album which I probably haven't heard before? Leaning towards a 4/5, would like to listen to this some more before giving it a confident rating though.

Casual garage rock with a lot of that monotone and painful male singing voice which I really dislike. Violent Femmes-esque. Songs like lake of fire are just kinda ass, idk Leaning 1/5 The instrumental tracks are superior and not bad

I think this album really showcases Hendrix's unique sound and artistic vision. Some killers, some fillers, but overall solid.

So this was better than expected. I think this could drift into 5 star territory in the future as I listen more. It just has such a specific strong vibe

I don't really like this kind of music. It wasn't ass, but I was content to move along as soon as it was completed.

I listened to it once then listened to part of it again. It's good. I'm impressed. Lyrically and musically it transported me to a different era and location. The storytelling and some of the tragedy in the lyrics is what country music is supposed to be. Also, the instrumental bits are really good. Surprise 5.

It's good. Like an approachable, folksy and softer Jethro Tull. I dig it.

Eh, it was fine but covers just aren't my jam, and I didn't dislike but didn't like it. Cool artists and objectively good I suppose, but I didn't feel it outside from That Lady and that's only cuz of the Swiffer commercial from '07.

Funky and fun, but not a lot stuck out to me. Don't really love the disco scene, I like moderately funky jams and some funky bass in my shit but this is a lot to digest.

Enjoyable, fun at times, relaxing at others. Bumping it up to 4 since the artwork and name is dope.

on the surface, just guys being dudes, having fun and rapping about white boy shit. Some serious bangers in here, really remarkable for a debut. It's kind of ass but also there is a lot of skill and talent when you take it more seriously. Don't love the BBoys but have to give credit where credit is due on this one.

Yeah, this smacks. Already knew a few tracks, but it's barely any filler and this type of rap is exactly my jam. Good amount of features without feeling bloated (I'm looking at you, Humanz).

Another great socially-conscious hip-hop album. I like this sorta shit. It drags on a bit. But it had some great hooks and beats. Nothing shattering, more of an art project than something I'd play at a party.

Don't care if it's innovative or fresh or anything, I listened to this like once in full and twice half and it's just not something I enjoyed, really at all.

Listened to it like, 3 times, and honestly, it's really good pop rock. Outside of the obvious couple of mega hits, the rest of the album stands on its own.

RATM is good. I just don't love it personally all that much. Pretty cool for a debut album, there's no hiding from the aggression here, it's in your face as intended. Good album but I won't add it to the rotation.

I mostly liked it, but boy gee is this thing not very memorable to me? Not a fan of this voice type of male singer either. I liked the tracks but it seems like they are all just filler tracks that would be great transition pieces on an amazing album, and yet there's no stand out moments, it just lulls from one track to the next until you're back to the start. If I didn't actually like the instrumentals, this would be a 2 for me.

This is a low 5 at this point. But I listened once and really liked it. It gave me some Avalanches vibes minus the extent of the samples. I look forward to continuing to explore this album, this is the payoff I was looking for when doing this 1001 thing. A lot of the songs just gave me good vibes and reminded me of some other, newer songs that I really like. A bit repetitive with some songs but it's got that electronic vibe that lets you phase out without losing interest.

It's smooth and got some groove, but doesn't fully tickle my fancy. Good music, though. 3.25

uhhh so this album is pretty dope. Consistent grand themes throughout and presented as such. It really is a presentation and a performance, I feel like you can visualize Meat Loaf singing this on a stage. Makes sense since it is derived from a rock opera. Really pleased that I got to listen to this full album and I am happy that my mom has this record.

This is the way to do a live show and a live album. Good transitions and continuous flow. Women screaming in the background losing their minds, and rightfully so. These guy knows how to sing. King of Blues is on point. Would've been crazy to actually see this live. Am I just going to rate all of these older albums 4 stars?? tbd.

Amazing start to an album, among the greatest. But I just don't love Prince that much, I'm a bad Minnesotan. It's unique and fresh and fun so I'll give credit to it objectively.

some songs and parts are kinda cool, but overall it was a repetitive weirdness that I am not interested in revisiting. It's like if the avalanches music just looped the background stuff the whole time

This was fine but not sure what makes this stand out, I've listened probably 3 times all together and I'm pretty indifferent.

hmmm it took a lot of listens for me to properly-ish listen, but it's for sure a 4. Could be a 5. Good album flow, some nice variety as the spice of life, and generally tight

A bit too iconic and prolific with some of the hits on this album to rate below 4. I'd give it a high 3, rounded up. Some pretty solid tunes among the more popular hits that I already knew. lots of hee hee

Didn't really give a hoot one way or another but has a few little clever bops and kinda catchy even though not my jam

Unique and strong vocal from the lady make this stand out. Nothing really too special or crazy good, just a lot of contemporary soft pop songs that are good. These Early Days is fantastic. Higher than expected.

I don't really like Metallica all that much, or metal music in general, but this was pretty cool. Sounded really good considering it is a live album. Combination worked really well. Probably won't revisit but very solid.

Wait, is Oasis actually good? This was a nice excuse to finally dig into them a bit, as the schtick of them being Beatles derivatives is something that should make them up my alley. Originally was annoyed with the drawling whiny singing but the music is honestly good. I better not just rate all these albums 4 stars.

GNR is not that great, music is fine, some of these songs on here are iconic and great rock songs. Welcome to the Jungle kicking this album off is fantastic. But at the end of the day it's ok.

uh it's like jethro tull except not fun to listen to. I understand that it's experimental and lyrically smart, and has some actual good musical elements but it was shitty to listen to. I didn't like listening to it at all and I tried to listen to it some more but I really didn't care for this

love love love the beach boys, so happy to see them pop up, crazy it was the day after Brian passed away. I don't vibe as much with this album but some of the songs are great and honestly even the ones I don't click with I'm sure I will. some real haunting ones and stuff. Just isn't as sharp as it could be. Pretty firm 4.

this is why i do this. finally listening to amy winehouse and it's really good! obviously distinctive and great vocals, songwriting also seems to be strong although I didn't dive into this too much, just 2-3 listens through while working. excited for back to black!

Kind of an epic album. Some pretty great tunes and instrumentation. Definitive progressive rock.

Live albums are already on thin ice with me unless they are well done. This is surely iconic but I don't care for the punk yelling and stuff. The bluesy stuff was a little better. Salute to these boys for paving the way

eh this wasn't very enjoyable to listen to. couple parts were ok. some parts were very not ok.

Straightforward dream pop that doesn't break barriers, rather sets the standard for approachable dream pop. Love some Beach House.

It's fine. Kind of just a chill moody vibe. Nice to study to but it wasn't very dynamic and only a couple songs stood out.

I like a couple of these songs a lot, and I like Rush, and this is kind of their best album, but I just can't quite push it up to a 4. It's just a bit of a drag on Side B and I don't think there was enough impact and significance of this album to give it extra credit. RIP guys. VERY high 3.

Good. Not breaking any ground for me.

kind of dope? dude has a great commanding voice

Kind of hype, but still has the limitations of a live album. Give this a mid 3. Not worthy of 4, but honestly a really good live album. Great performance and setlist. Thin Lizzy has some talent and good songs!

Very relaxing and smooth. Not sure I'd put it outside of 3 stars just from a pure enjoyability standpoint. Blends together quite a lot. Not sure it's good dinner party music even since it's got that bossa vibe but it's very pretty!

It's a fine musical creation, but this type of music and the age of it doesn't really inspire me to return to it despite it being high skill

music is fine but I remain unable to get behind this type of male singing. it's too much and I don't like it

It's a grower, not a shower. I'm not a huge Lou Reed fan. After multiple listens, it did grow on me, but still not something I'd revisit much. I think it's indisputably a great work of art.

kinda low 3 for me tbh. Strong thematic messaging and music is fine, but it's a little artsy for me. Won't be revisiting much

really low 4 for me, but I just can't justify putting this at a 3 when there's so many classic, iconic songs. along with some great instrumental sections and a cool album cover

kind of vibe with this. but didn't save a lot of songs on the first couple go-go arounds, and it's got some filler.

Plenty of decent/good songs, but didn't speak to me. Dave Grohl is pretty dope though

this album kicks ass. the flow goes hard, missy just rips through the whole thing. absolute command of the music and what she wants to do. some catchy hooks in there as well.

High 2. Just feel like I need to try to spread out my ratings a little more evenly, and I didn't mind this album but listened almost 3 times and I didn't save a song. Some were ok. Don't really like the singing style WAAAHOOOOWWW RIVERRRAA CHERRA WHYYYYYNE.

Fine songs, but they are all so damn long. I'd think I would've disliked it more based on it being a male singer 90s album, but it's moreso a bit over meh. Buoyed by the two songs I knew previously by The Verve.

can't really get into to it, but it feels disingenuous to rate it worse than a 3 when there's some real hits and generally good tunes throughout. Don't really like U2, though.

Still a little disappointed with my enjoyment level of Muse. Really should be higher based on the available information and associations. Regardless, although I don't love them, this is a very complete album with a clear theme and purpose. Well done.

High 3. I really liked it, but I couldn't find myself saving songs or wanting to really revisit it much. Ended up listening to it a few times through and just kind of got lost in the sauce a bit.

kind of feeling a firm 3. Not bad, but I am not sure at all why this is on the list. Relatively boring album though the tunes are decent.

ehhh I thought it was alright the first few songs, but man. I don't like covers very much. And this album has a lot of very bland, minimalistic covers. The gravelly, grunting singing style of Cash and this isn't my jam. Like every phrase ends with some off key breathy word. It's gotten worse the more I've listened. Arguably should be a 2, but I actively disliked some of those covers when I actually knew the original.

Standard fare. Easy to listen to, but doesn't stand out it too many ways. Strong songwriting as you'd expect from Mr. Paul. Probably on the higher side of 3, but not too high.

Generally dig and respect The Temptations, but I didn't connect with this album is any meaningful way. Nothing wrong with it, but not really my cup of tea. Objectively, probably pretty dope.

instrumental virtuoso electronico tunes that I don't care to listen to, even though there's some sick sections ripping along in the songs. Just a guy jamming.

Iconic, ironic, and sustaining. Unique sound and album that drives all the way through. Some really strong songs, most are at least decent.

Hard to get the full concept/rock opera out of it when not listening fully actively and tracking the lyrics. It's kind of a low 3 for me, I could see myself liking it more if I dove in deep, but I gave it a lot of chances and it only grew a bit. Cool vibe and some really interesting stuff in the songs.

nooooo I don't want to like The Smiths. But this album is tight and very listenable while staying interesting.

Consistent theme, solid tonality, interesting instrumentation. Generally all strong songs.

Kind of cool vibe. Mad respect to the female punk rockers out there. Album had a consistent theme and some bops alongside some less interesting ones. Arguably iconic.

Kind of catchy, but not in a saving songs to my library way. Or saving the album.

Aretha could sing Hot Cross Buns and I'd give it at least 4 stars. Everything she sings turns to gold, and the inclusion of a couple of her bigger hits makes this album stand out enough to warrant a high rating. Just an extreme talent that captures your attention.

Despite my normal aversion to this style of male singing, I enjoyed these listens a lot and found myself saving a handful of songs. Not sure where they fit into my library and future listening, but it's a cohesive project and emotive.

I hate to give a low rating to something that is important and significant and musically strong, but I didn't find it very interesting and the litany of covers didn't interest me very much.

Just a groovy, well-paced, written, and produced album with a few absolute hits. Close to a 5 tbh.

You know what, this album is kind of dope, fairly distinctive sound and some really good songs. Even though it isn't too remarkable, I enjoyed it and would give it a very low 4.

f it, this album slaps and there are a few different true bangers in here. When done right, house music hits different. Great balance between keeping things sort of traditional for the times but sprinkling in some more experimental stuff

Liked a couple of the songs a good amount, generally like the DJ sample heavy stuff, but some of the songs were too abrasive for me. And too looped. There's a fine line for me, and this was on the wrong side of it.

Catchy and fun vibes, but some of the songs didn't stick with me, and that seems like it's the point. So then, what's the point? Solid 80s vibes, cool to check out.

Not my favorite kind of music, and without having some deeper theme or something that stood out, I didn't care much for it. Nothing particularly wrong about it, though.

More Mothers Of Invention, more 1 star reviews. Didn't enjoy it much. Feel a little bad hitting another 1 star, but I want at least some distribution and not all 2-4 stars. So here we are. Abrasive and annoying, although very inventive/creative.

Great album and a good timestamp of both music and history.

Higher than some of my other 3s but I just don't feel the magic. Some solid hits/bangers, but a lot of the rest of the album is similar vibe but not exciting filler.

Some decent songs, but overall it didn't engage me firmly or speak to me, and a few of the songs felt abrasive without redeeming qualities.

Very 80s. Like, VERY 80s. Not bad, not great, enjoyable generally and a few songs are pretty catchy. Definitely a pop milestone album, even if it isn't really my jam.

Great album that wants to be a 5, but it doesn't really speak to me on a deeper level or make me feel anything deep or make me go WOW. Just straight solid hip hop through and through. If I liked Kanye more this would probably be a five (as an artist and person).

Grandiose in some ways and has some beautiful melodies and instrumentation. But rather boring and didn't strike me too hard. Low 3?

Emotional album, great production, good blending of genres for a unique and strong musical achievement. Not quite reaching the peak for me, but I get the love.

Nice bluesy rock. Songs and album seem longer than needed for something that isn't my favorite genre. Certainly a cool album considering all the history behind it, and what came after. But that context doesn't make it a great album, imo.

Honestly, the first time I heard Karma Chameleon I thought it was great. Since then, gee whiz that song is annoying. Didn't even have it saved to my spotify, but it was on a YouTube playlist back when I start exploring music. Didn't get a lot out of the album, liked one song. S/O to Boy George for being an icon, though.

ehhhh it wasn't bad, but again, just one of those that I didn't really vibe with or get much out of. A lot of that could have been my general lack of love for metal music. I'm sure this was original and important to developing future sounds and whatnot, but not for me!

Ella is obviously great. Album is obviously long. I did listen to all of it, but was fairly zoned out halfway through the second disc. Tipping the scales against this, as an ALBUM, is the fact that disc 6 is just instrumental stuff that isn't even Ella singing? I got a couple songs in before I had my wtf? moment. Ella=great, album to showcase her=ok, but has some issues.

Knew this would be a 4 going in, and I think I'll stick with that knowledge. Love the vibe on the album, jazz flute, vocals, it's all pretty tight and consistent while staying interesting. Missing something truly standout to make it a 5. And has a bit of filler.

Listened to this three times and although I appreciate it more after the extra listens, I still didn't think it rose up to the rank of 4. Curious to see if there is more Roxy Music on this list. I haven't had any exposure before this and barely any Eno exposure.

Great album. Really consistent sound with variety between the tracks. Vocals and guitar are at the forefront in this album, and pair together wonderfully. Wouldn't put it into groundbreaking or 5 star territory, but this is a great collection of tunes.

Not really my jam, even within the hip-hop sphere, but I can really appreciate the development of a unique sound and the passion. 80s and 90s hip-hop is something special, imo.

Most of my hesitation with CCR is that their albums have always played like mixtapes to me instead of larger projects. I mostly feel that way here. Definite fan of CCR and their unique sound they developed, this one is a high 3.

Nothing too wrong with it. A little over the top for what amounted to a fairly standard album. Always interesting to read more about members of groups I know and see how things shook out. Music is enjoyable, saved a couple just cuz but didn't love any.

We're giving this a 4, because it is ahead of its time and yet still quite successful in its time. Paper Planes was a fun song when I was a kid, but when I revisited it a few years, I realized it is a certified banger and the lyrics are a lot deeper than what I thought when I was a kid. Regardless, there's a lot of strong tracks and a lot of interesting and cool production on this album. It's a lower 4 for me, where I don't like the music as much as most 4s but I dig the vibe enough. A lot of BRATness in this album. See XR2 and others.

Enjoyable easy listening, but missing the one or two standout tracks that made Getz's other album on here strong. I'd say a low 3. Appreciate it being a real foundation piece.

I liked a few of the tracks, a lot of the rest of it dissolved into the background. Which is not always a bad thing, as I have loved some background fading albums, but I don't think this is one that I would revisit while working since it wasn't generally something I loved. I like the experimental DJ style electronic music, but the more I get exposed to it, the less unique and exciting it feels, and the more it just comes across as repetitive looping without a ton of payoff. Still, I generally enjoyed it. Lowish 3.

Debated between a 2 and a 3, but feel like it's on the lower end of that area. Didn't care for much of the tunes, a little too metal/punk for my taste and the more approachable tracks were heavily 80s. Pretty eclectic overall. Appreciate the black rock crew.

mmm let's put it a mid/high 3. I like this style of hip-hop but I'd say I didn't fully enjoy a handful of the tracks. The general flow Jeru does it pretty legit though, throughout. Neat.

Eh, if I don't feel this is a 5 star album, then what would be for me? It's a classic for a reason. Tight concept album with great productive and really interesting tracks. Probably a bit overhyped and marginally overrated, but still a 5 for me.

There's something kind of irresistible about this album that makes it very easy to keep listening to it on repeat. Accessible punk music is ok with me.

It was fine, but I didn't feel the need to save a single song during my passive listening, and nor did my ears perk up except for at the start of the album each time and a couple random other points. High 2 but alas, a 2.

Eh, lowkey no. I have some beef with heavy British accents when singing especially when it's some punk guy. Had a few different spots where I was pretty turned off by the abrasiveness. Didn't find the craziness and blending appealing. I'll give some appreciation to the genre bending and innovation, but a lot of it just sounded too rough.

Seemingly odd selection, but that's the fun part of this. I liked a few of the songs, a few of the songs seemed obnoxiously grandiose that would arguably be better suited for a tight concept album. There's themes for sure, but it's a little loose. Some good, some bad, but overall interesting and I saved a couple songs for later use.

Strong album overall with some bops that push it into 4 territory.

Not as radio-friendly as some other Springsteen works, imo. Good at times but also some of his singing is on the extreme end of growly and unappealing to my ears. Grows on you if you keep listening. Distinctive album from the boss.

Not bad. Always down for a concept album. Some of the songs are a bit too frisky and British, which is very fitting for the concept. High 3 for me since I don't see myself revisiting.

Generally solid tunes, some very solid. Sort of mixtape vibes from it, but this could be the start of me liking the Stones more.

Fine, a little boring though emotive and poetic. Subdued Paul Simon.

Fine, struck me as a little bland and unremarkable. I think the lyricism is probably important and I didn't pay it that much attention. Sorry.

It has been getting better every listen. Could tell it was good on first listen, but it's grown on me. Initially felt it pretty similar to Tapestry, but it is a lot richer in terms of emotional and lyrical weight. And honestly, apples to oranges to try to compare the two. Really great album, and glad I made the connection.