1001 Albums Summary

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115
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3.34
Average Rating
11%
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2010
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16
5-Star Albums
3
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Planet Rock: The Album
Afrika Bambaataa
5 2.79 +2.21
O.G. Original Gangster
Ice T
5 2.97 +2.03
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
5 3.35 +1.65
Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
5 3.47 +1.53
3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
5 3.59 +1.41
Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5 3.61 +1.39
Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
5 3.63 +1.37
White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
5 3.65 +1.35
The Cars
The Cars
5 3.65 +1.35
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
5 3.65 +1.35

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Melodrama
Lorde
1 3.32 -2.32
Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
1 2.96 -1.96
(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
2 3.86 -1.86
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
2 3.62 -1.62
In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
2 3.6 -1.6
Devotional Songs
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
1 2.59 -1.59
Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
2 3.56 -1.56
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
2 3.53 -1.53
Murmur
R.E.M.
2 3.42 -1.42
Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
2 3.33 -1.33

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The Cars by The Cars

Every song on this album is a banger! Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this one.

1-Star Albums (3)

All Ratings (115)

May 21 2024

Loved this Album. Love Queen. Grew up listening to their greatest hits album. It was great listening to this album and reminiscing. I recognized/love most songs on this album, and my favorite unfamiliar song from this album was Tenement Funster; great upbeat track, replayed it a couple times.

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
May 22 2024

Not a big fan of Bon Jovi, but I do appreciate this album and his music.

Queen II by Queen
May 23 2024

No surprise the third album on the list is another Queen album. Feel like this album has had just as much of an impact as Sheer Heart Attack. Fav song from this album is Seven Seas of Rhye, such a classic

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
May 24 2024

Not too familiar with Isaac Hayes, and was pleasantly surprised with how good this album is. Not my typical style of music, but I love and appreciate all the instrumentals.

American Idiot by Green Day
May 27 2024

Not a fan of Green Day.. but this was probs their best album. Where is Offspring?!

Abraxas by Santana
May 28 2024

Amazing.. no surprise this is on the list. Love the guitar (of course..), also all the melody/rift changes

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
May 29 2024

First time listener.. I enjoyed the story telling and easy listening.

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
May 30 2024

Fight the war, fuck the norm! Love the passion, love the Rage.. this album is one of a kind.

Mothership Connection by Parliament
May 31 2024

Sure.. I like blues/jam music. But this was a litter to silly for my liking.

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
Jun 03 2024

The Smiths are an excellent band and very easy listening. Enjoyed listening to this album over the weekend while doing yard work.

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
Jun 04 2024

Love Jack and his sister! Appreciate their genius in melody/writing. Unfamiliar with this album and I enjoyed listening/getting to know it.

Blackstar by David Bowie
Jun 05 2024

Love Bowie! This was his last album before he passed, and you can hear/feel his decline on this record. Made me sad, but also such a beautiful album.. definitely not my favorite album of Bowies, but still enjoyed listening. Bowie is surely missed.

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Jun 06 2024

Yeah I’m good to never hear this band again in my life.

Moon Safari by Air
Jun 10 2024

First time listener to Air.. and I dig it.

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Jun 11 2024

Pretty jammy

Quiet Life by Japan
Jun 12 2024

Despair reminded me of Western World theme song.. maybe there was some influence there. I’m very unfamiliar this album and band, and I enjoyed listening and am now a “fan”.

The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys
Jun 13 2024

Brian Wilson is a musical genius! I feel the music of today would not be the same without his influence. Love The Beach Boys and thoroughly enjoyed listening. No surprise this album made the list.

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Jun 14 2024

Mannish Boy is an iconic song, with that guitar rift.. been duplicated by many. Good album, lots of jamming. I dig it.

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
Jun 17 2024

The king has arrived! Gotta love Bruce.. and if you don’t, you’re not American!!

The Score by Fugees
Jun 18 2024

Love this album.. wish Lauren Hill was still spitting. Can’t believe the longest album so far is a rap album haha. Funny

Murmur by R.E.M.
Jun 19 2024

Ya know.. I thought I was a fan of REM. But I guess I’m not.

Olympia 64 by Jacques Brel
Jun 20 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed this album while working, even smoked a bowl to these sweet melodies. 10/10 would recommend

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jun 25 2024

If only I was near a body of water yesterday. Bob always reminds me of Lake Powell or the beach. You can’t help but sing along while listening. Love this album

Mask by Bauhaus
Jun 26 2024

I did not like this album/band/music.. Assuming “Bauhaus” was a big influence on “RadioHead”.. and I personally would rather listen to RadioHead for some “sad bastard” music.

Queens of the Stone Age by Queens Of The Stone Age
Jun 27 2024

Love Queens of the Stone Age. Unfamiliar with this album, and I enjoyed getting to know it.

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Jun 28 2024

This album reminded me of Coffee house music. Feel like I should’ve been sipping on an espresso while listening. First time listener of Nick and this album.. I enjoyed it and would be down to listen to more of Nick’s catalog.

The Next Day by David Bowie
Jul 01 2024

Love David Bowie. I feel I liked the first Bowie album in this 1001 albums a little more though. Enjoyed listening to this one over the weekend. More Bowie please

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Jul 02 2024

I liked this one quite a bit.

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Jul 03 2024

I think I like the candy more than the band. Pretty chill vibes though. Loved the cover of the Beatles song, that was fun.

Teenager Of The Year by Frank Black
Jul 04 2024

I see where Green Day got their influence.. too bad they’re not as good 😏 I feel like Frank Black was one of the original “punk” bands. It was a good listen, but some songs were a lil too much for me.

Technique by New Order
Jul 05 2024

LCD is pretty ok by me. Easy listening, and made me groove a couple times.

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Jul 08 2024

J5 is the best! I’ve seen them live at Lollapalooza in 2001. Love this album! Definitely a classic in the hip hop genre. A lot of amazing features, too.

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Jul 10 2024

Billy Joel is the best. I loved this album.

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
Jul 11 2024

No vocals huh? I guess they don’t need em. Nice melodies. Not my cup of tee though

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes
Jul 15 2024

Love this album. A lot of bangers/classics.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jul 16 2024

Yea more Bob please

Heroes to Zeros by The Beta Band
Jul 18 2024

I liked this one. First time listener of the band/album. They remind of and sound a lot like Portugal but with more of an electric sound.. kind of like if David Bowie were the lead singer for Portugal. Does that shit make sense?? Either way. I dig it.

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Jul 19 2024

What the hell was this album!? Felt like I was being abducted.

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Jul 22 2024

I get all the hype.. Fiona is one of a kind. Wish I had some fine wine to sip on while dancing in my kitchen

Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Jul 23 2024

Black Tongue was my fav song. Great album. Would listen again

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Jul 24 2024

Not a bad listen, but really couldn’t get into it. Good background music though

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
Jul 25 2024

Love the Flaming Lips! Thoroughly enjoyed listening and look forward to more album like this, and from Flaming Lips

Jul 26 2024

Listened to the first CD and most of the second.. it was hard for me to enjoy this one, not my type of music. 2hrs of grungy jams is a lot to get through in one day.. they should have gave us this album on a Friday.

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Jul 29 2024

I didn’t request “darker” but Leonard definitely brought it anyway. I was taken back at first but enjoyed it overall.

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Jul 30 2024

Really enjoyed this album. Lots of influence these guys had. I think all of the songs have been covered on this album. Great album!

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Jul 31 2024

Whoa guys.. is this how “scream-o” started? Not a fan.. volume was at 5 and it still hurt my ears..

Aug 01 2024

Literally (one of) the OG. Listening to Ice T’s lyricism, is very reminiscent of my boy Marshall Mathers. Guaranteed Ice had some (if not a lot) of influence on young Slim and other mc’s. Big fan! How many copy rights did this man buy for this album..?! Sheeeeeeesh

Fromohio by fIREHOSE
Aug 02 2024

This Album was just “ok”.. couldn’t get into it. Not my type of music

The Cars by The Cars
Aug 05 2024

Every song on this album is a banger! Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this one.

Meat Puppets II by Meat Puppets
Aug 07 2024

Yeah ok.. I’m down with the Meat Puppets. Nirvana must’ve been somewhat influenced by these guys, cause I noticed they covered one of their songs. I enjoyed listening, but once again.. not really my “cup of tea”

Fred Neil by Fred Neil
Aug 09 2024

Loved it. Fred has a smooth yet raspy voice. I could listen to this again. Roadtrip music for sure.

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Aug 12 2024

Amazing! Bravo! Such a classic.

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Aug 13 2024

The kings of riffs! I appreciate Deep Purple and all the influence they’ve had on all my favorite bands.

Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Aug 14 2024

All I can hear in this album is “Shaft!”.. it was just ok.

Arrival by ABBA
Aug 15 2024

Banger after banger on this album. I like ABBA, and forgot how good/influential they are. More albums like this, please :)

Tommy by The Who
Aug 16 2024

Didn’t get through it all. But enjoyed what I heard

S&M by Metallica
Aug 19 2024

Pretty solid album! Big and long time fan of Metallica! I would’ve replaced this with the “black”, Kill ‘em All, or Ride the lighting.. as far as how much influence they had on me, personally. Maybe we will see those albums later on. I love all of the orchestra versions of these banger's.. but can’t help comparing them to the original's and immediately wanting to hear the original over the renditions. 4 out of 5 rating for me.. cause you know, it’s fucking Metallica!! 💯🔥🤘🏿🤘🏻🤘

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Aug 20 2024

No need for me to review..as I am verify familiar with Trent and his beautiful melodies.

Devotional Songs by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Aug 21 2024

This music gave me anxiety. No bueno

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Aug 22 2024

If you don’t like Jethro Tull, you can get the fuck out!! Loved this album, a lot of bangers.

Aug 23 2024

First time listener. Really enjoyed this one. Excellent beats and lyricism. I’ll be listening to more by Mike Ladd! Good album

25 by Adele
Aug 26 2024

Hello from the “larger” side!!! Great album, full of catch tunes and sweet vocals. This one brings back a lot of good adventure memories with the spouse. Big fan of Adele.

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Aug 27 2024

All I could hear is Good Will Hunting..

The Rising by Bruce Springsteen
Aug 28 2024

Great album. Love Bruce. What a patriot!

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Sep 02 2024

You’d think this was her “best of” album, but nope.. just that amazing of an album! Love Aretha, and that fact her name sounds sexual..

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Sep 03 2024

This one brings back a lot of good memories. I like everyone of theses songs, but MAAD City is one of my top Kendrick songs. Big fan of Kendrick, and appreciate his lyricism and influence on the hip hop genre.

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
Sep 04 2024

Not familiar but enjoyed listening.

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash
Sep 05 2024

Boy Named Sue is one of the best story songs! Love Johnny and this album

Repeater by Fugazi
Sep 06 2024

Yeah ok.. I dig it. Definitely an influential band for the Punk genre.

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
Sep 10 2024

I would’ve enjoyed this album more if there were more lyrics than these wild beats.. but I dig Public Enemy

Sep 11 2024

I recognized the album as soon as I saw the cover pop up. This is Johnny Cash’s last album before he passed, and what an outro! I love that he covers Nine Inch Nails and the Beatles. Beautiful renditions.

Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu
Sep 12 2024

This was a pretty hectic listen. Kind of reminded me of Nirvana without Kurt.

The White Room by The KLF
Sep 13 2024

Electrical.. first album not on Spotify. Had to listen via iTunes. Not bad

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Sep 16 2024

Pleasant listening. Very nice on the ears. Sounds like adventure the whole album. I dig it

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Sep 17 2024

Live jam album. Loved it.

Planet Rock: The Album by Afrika Bambaataa
Sep 18 2024

Wow! They brought the funk with this album. I heard a lot of familiar beats, used by Kanye, Rage (had no idea Renegade was a cover!!), and I heard a lot of lyrics mimiced by other hip hop/rap artists. This album must’ve been a heavy influence on the hip hop seen. I think I have to give this 5 starts do all that.

London Calling by The Clash
Sep 24 2024

The Clash is fantastic. Lot of good music comes out of London.

Protection by Massive Attack
Sep 25 2024

Love this album and Massive Attack

Pelican West by Haircut 100
Sep 26 2024

I don’t know how I feel about this one.

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Sep 27 2024

Pretty chill vibes

Blunderbuss by Jack White
Sep 30 2024

Musical genius. Been a fan of Jack since Highschool.

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
Oct 02 2024

The king! How can you not enjoy his sultry smooth voice?!

Jack Takes the Floor by Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Oct 03 2024

I surprisingly really enjoyed this album. Heart warming and catchy tunes, with a nice/random female vocals song in the middle.

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Oct 07 2024

Pretty chill vibes. Enjoyed listening to this album, and pretty easy on the ears :)

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Oct 08 2024

Rolling Stones is always a good listen. Pretty easy listening for this album.

Oct 11 2024

Lyrical genius! Thoroughly enjoyed listening, and appreciate the heavy influence Raekwon has had in the Rap/HipHop genre.

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas
Oct 15 2024

How perfect for this to be dropped on a Monday.. with the first song being “Monday, Monday”!! Love this album. Definitely a classic. Easy listening and catchy tunes.

It's Too Late to Stop Now by Van Morrison
Oct 16 2024

Not a big fan of Morrison.. but it was a good listen. I love live albums, but this was a lil difficult for me to get through and into.

Bossanova by Pixies
Oct 17 2024

Liked it.. didn’t love it.

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar
Oct 18 2024

This album brings back a lot of fond memories. Might be the best rap album released in the past 10yrs.. I love Kendrick. What an artistic thoughtful lyricists. You can hear his past pain and struggle in his rhythm and rhymes.

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Oct 23 2024

Couldn’t really get into this one. Reminded me of Bowie without the upbeat vibes.

Deserter's Songs by Mercury Rev
Oct 24 2024

This album reminded me so much of Empire of the Sun

Killing Joke by Killing Joke
Oct 25 2024

Punk with some pop. I like it.

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors
Oct 30 2024

This was nice. No vocals, all instruments. Pretty easy listening, but didn’t tickle my fancy

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