1001 Albums Summary

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90
Albums Rated
3.38
Average Rating
8%
Complete
999 albums remaining

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1990
Favorite Decade
Hip-hop
Favorite Genre
US
Top Origin
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14
5-Star Albums
2
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Metal Box
Public Image Ltd.
5 2.41 +2.59
Crocodiles
Echo And The Bunnymen
5 3.04 +1.96
Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney
5 3.07 +1.93
You're Living All Over Me
Dinosaur Jr.
5 3.09 +1.91
...The Dandy Warhols Come Down
The Dandy Warhols
5 3.13 +1.87
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
5 3.3 +1.7
The World is a Ghetto
War
5 3.35 +1.65
Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
4 2.41 +1.59
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
5 3.45 +1.55
Surfer Rosa
Pixies
5 3.49 +1.51

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
1 3.49 -2.49
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
Megadeth
1 2.98 -1.98
What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
2 3.94 -1.94
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
2 3.65 -1.65
Van Halen
Van Halen
2 3.62 -1.62
Young Americans
David Bowie
2 3.62 -1.62
1984
Van Halen
2 3.49 -1.49
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
2 3.39 -1.39
Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
2 3.38 -1.38
xx
The xx
2 3.35 -1.35

5-Star Albums (14)

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Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen

This is what they call ‘right up my alley’. Its new wave, its got that punch and its structurally interesting. It might be my taste but theres nothing ive got to critique. I could listen to this easily and i think a 5 is in order.

Metal Box by Public Image Ltd.

This one will forever be one of my absolute favourites. It may not be for anyone, but I could wallow in this if it was 5 times longer.

Come Away With Me by Norah Jones

The definition of a 3/5. It’s what I deem lounge music. It’s nice for the background (especially this one). I don’t see this genre ever getting more than a 3 for me. This is as good as it gets.

1-Star Albums (2)

All Ratings (90)

Who's Next by The Who
May 24 2024

Drums. Songs are a bit long for me but all works. 6.5/10 for enjoyement.

Live At The Regal by B.B. King
May 27 2024

Absolutely explosive. Love this vibe, not a lot to criticise. 8.5/10

May 29 2024

Quite the journey. LOVED the start but it dissolves into a bit too much randomness I think. Still a really interesting listen.

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
May 30 2024

These are Some of the catchiest pop songs ive ever heard. 5 stars isnt enough for a rating system. Would give it 3.5, guess its getting 3. 7 of an 8 outta 10 tho.

Bossanova by Pixies
May 31 2024

Another difficult one. Not my favourite Pixies record but certainly a good one. I’d probably still give it an 8 even though there’s some tracks I don’t love.

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
Jun 03 2024

Very chill. Good melodies, not crazy but a classic. 8

The Yes Album by Yes
Jun 04 2024

LOVE, this sum magazine shit but 10 years earlier. slappss. 8.5/10

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Jun 05 2024

Really like it. Very punchy for this type of music I feel. Just shy of a 4 but very entertaining and replayable. Just not transcending or anything.

The Libertines by The Libertines
Jun 06 2024

Really enjoyable. I’m in doubt but I think it don’t deserve a 4 quite. Pretty flawless though.

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Jun 11 2024

Music for the masses to me, is Depeche Mode doing what they do best. Every record sees the band polishing their sound and this one is no exception. My only complaint is that it’s not necessarily something new, just a further enhancement of what we already knew. Nevertheless it’s done exquisitely and all of these songs are effortless and enjoyable experiences

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Jun 13 2024

Just for how out there it is I respect it. It was a very interesting first listen I just don’t think this has a lot of replayability. This is really not my kind of music but I’m impressed with how engaged I was, so for that a 3.

You're Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr.
Jun 14 2024

This was honestly better than I thought I’d be. Kinda wanna give it a 5. Fuck it.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Jul 08 2024

Probably loud and out there on release but to me a bit boring. Jamie’s Cryin and I’m the one were the highlights. 5/10

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
Jul 09 2024

Liked it. There’s some real ingenuity in some of these songs. 7+

Boy In Da Corner by Dizzee Rascal
Jul 10 2024

Cool production. Love the English. Just shy of 5 I think (relatively)

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla
Jul 11 2024

When treated as a ‘sit down and listen’ experience, this is definitely too long. But its not intended as that, its a live album ffs. Everything here is crafted very well and never feels repetitive.

Behaviour by Pet Shop Boys
Jul 12 2024

Tad boring to me. I like the writing here and there and wouldn’t complain would it be on but… to me a bit boring, wouldn’t come back as quick.

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Jul 15 2024

For me this would be very situational. But they exist.

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jul 16 2024

That’s how you do inventive pop music. Flawless listen.

Jul 17 2024

A tough one. Couldn’t make up my mind listening to it. A tad long I think. If some songs were cut I think it’d be better. Lots of different ideas and vibes.

Jul 18 2024

Well it’s definitely funky. I feel that I should have maybe rated this higher because I can see it’s genuinely good and pleasant music. I think it’s just not my music, and while the vibes are immaculate, I don’t really get more out of it than just: oh, this is a vibe. But it is, in fact, a vibe.

Jul 22 2024

Exactly my kinda shit. The title track dragged a lil bit imo, besides that everything was absolutely flawless.

Liquid Swords by GZA
Jul 23 2024

Liquid swords was excellent. The vibe carries this the most for me but the relatively catchy choruses and immaculate rhyming schemes definitely enrich it.

Jul 24 2024

I couldn’t do it. I really wanted to. I’m not judging metal on this but god I just don’t like it. It’s boring to me, very sorry, honestly. First record I haven’t finished.

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Jul 25 2024

Classique. I have to give this a five, I’d probably give it a five had it come out last week and this shit came out 60 years ago. So fuxking replayable.

Disintegration by The Cure
Jul 26 2024

How about a 5? Yeah, 5 sounds good.

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jul 29 2024

This was pretty solid for its length. I don’t think it needed to be this long but I was entertained enough. There’s a lot worse then this but there’s also a lot that’s just more thought-provoking. Still quite impressed.

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Jul 30 2024

Gorgeous.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
Aug 01 2024

Very fun listen. Nothing pops out but everything is streamlined perfectly. I wanna give it a 4 but I’ll give it a 3 cause it didn’t move me or whatever

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Aug 05 2024

Beatles record. Albeit quite nice. There’s a certain punch especially early in the record and these songs are written very well, musically. The production and lyricism has aged like milk. Drums are good tho.

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Aug 06 2024

Exactly for me. These are a fine fine selection of songs. Some are so simple yet tailored to absolute perfection and Fogerty’s delivery and very southern sound of the band make it so refreshing. Everything here works for me.

Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
Aug 07 2024

Nice songs. I’d never listen to a full album of this. But I see the appeal in each song. Aight.

Spiderland by Slint
Aug 08 2024

Yeah…fine…this got me. Fucking gorgeous. May be cause I’m faded but every time the rough guitars came in it surprised me. I don’t know if it has much replay value tho, so 4 stars… even though t’was grreat

2112 by Rush
Aug 09 2024

A lot of super cool moments and steady riffs. Pretty cool stuff but not interesting enough to me for it’s runtime.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Aug 12 2024

Pretty cool, but in today’s time maybe not as exciting anymore. I’m not so sure what to make of it.

The Doors by The Doors
Aug 13 2024

I don’t quite know what it is. If got absolutely nothing negative to say about this. Besides, maybe, I wish there was more? Idk.

Gris Gris by Dr. John
Aug 14 2024

Didn’t think I’d love this but I kinda do. This has a perfect balance of structural yet wandering elements. Every song also retains their own identity. Liked it.

Traffic by Traffic
Aug 15 2024

Was okay.

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Aug 16 2024

Tough one to tie a grade to. But I did like pretty much every song. And the three singles can’t be overstated, though they’ve been overplayed to death. I think this is quite the achievement. I’ll give it 4.

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes
Aug 19 2024

At some moments I found myself getting drawn in, mainly due to the production and guitar but overall this leaves me kinda thoughtless. Not the worst music ig.

xx by The xx
Aug 20 2024

It was cool. Not that cool.

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Aug 21 2024

Gorgeous stuff. Maybe a little too depressing at the end but hey, who the fuck am I to comment.

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell
Aug 22 2024

That was quite a nice listen. Spent some days thinking quite what I’d rate it. Overall I think it doesn’t justify a 4 but it really feels this record gets better with every song.

Very by Pet Shop Boys
Aug 23 2024

Another good one by the pet shop boys. I like Behaviour a lot more now but it’s still not gonna get higher then a 3. I like all the songs tho and the increase in energy.

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Oct 28 2024

Not really my thing. It’s pretty I guess but it never really goes anywhere for me. Lyrically it doesn’t connect at all either. I respect it and couldn’t recreate it but wouldn’t listen to it.

Ten by Pearl Jam
Oct 29 2024

It’s good. I don’t think it’s for me though. All these songs kinda linger on and outstay their welcome to me. Really solid song writing tho.

Signing Off by UB40
Oct 30 2024

I don’t know exactly where this record ends but my opinion will stay largely the same I think. It does kinda pain me to not give this higher then a 3 cause I love this sound but I just don’t think the songs are that impressive. This is what I’d call a background record, and there’s nothing wrong with that but apart from a handful of tracks, this just doesn’t pull me in that greatly.

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Oct 31 2024

Yeah honestly (and this has happened only once before) I didn’t finish it, tried my best. None of this is particularly interesting and when something is it’s repeated until you kinda hate it. I don’t think any of this was all that inventive in 2010 either. Idk I was kinda vibing on modern man I remember but that feels like days ago.

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Nov 01 2024

This is what they call ‘right up my alley’. Its new wave, its got that punch and its structurally interesting. It might be my taste but theres nothing ive got to critique. I could listen to this easily and i think a 5 is in order.

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Nov 05 2024

This one is pretty good. I like the musicianship and it doesn’t overstay its welcome. Not my thing but a pleasurable listen.

Nov 06 2024

There’s no real big negatives for me here beside I just wish it was weirder, more experimental idk. All songs here know what they’re doing, they’re just all doing similar things. Good stuff.

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Nov 07 2024

This was cooler than I remember. I quite like this.

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Nov 08 2024

The definition of easy listening. Very hard to rate for me so let’s go in da middal

1984 by Van Halen
Nov 11 2024

It’s just so simple or something. The songs never get interesting. Even if it is a style you enjoy I don’t really see these songs going anywhere but that’s probably my outside perspective. I can’t justify giving it higher.

Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy
Nov 12 2024

I don’t have time for all this. There’s a number of reasons this record’s placement on the list annoys me, but after listening to it for over an hour, I just don’t want it to take up more of my time. Listenable.

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons
Nov 13 2024

This is probably tailored a bit more for me then most but a lot here is really what i like. It’s silly and confusing and off-throwing and i like that. It aint perfect and not every song dragged me in but overall i think this is interesting original music.

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Dec 31 2024

There’s certainly things here I enjoy but… it’s a bit much of the same innit? Like this is all super listenable but it would have been perfectly serviceable as a single album, when it reaches that double phase it’s really not that interesting.

Nowhere by Ride
Jan 01 2025

Pleasantly surprised. This had way more momentum and grit than I assumed It’d have. I was honestly vibing the whole time.

Jan 02 2025

This is hard for me to rate as an album experience, I feel like my pupils aren’t wide enough. This is seriously fun and abrasive and perfect rave music. I just can’t get more out of it than just feeling like it’s solid race music, it doesn’t further inspire. It’s also really long…

Don't Stand Me Down by Dexys Midnight Runners
Jan 03 2025

This is rather pleasurable. I can’t give it more then a 3 cause I don’t think it super interesting but there’s also nothing I didn’t like.

Young Americans by David Bowie
Jan 06 2025

I’ll be honest… I found this kinda boring. I’m usually the last to make a problem out of messy production or structures but I didn’t see any of these songs really going anywhere, just kinda fucking about. Besides a strong opener and closer, I just didn’t find this all that interesting.

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Mar 10 2025

This was pretty good. I think it runs out of steam after a bit and it eventually kinda boils into the same-ish 90’s Britpop. Not bad, not great.

Club Classics Vol. One by Soul II Soul
Mar 12 2025

Vibey sure, great background music. Pretty boring tho man.

Metal Box by Public Image Ltd.
Mar 13 2025

This one will forever be one of my absolute favourites. It may not be for anyone, but I could wallow in this if it was 5 times longer.

Floodland by Sisters Of Mercy
Mar 14 2025

It’s like, my vibe but in the worst way possible.

Mar 17 2025

This is probably my favourite Talking Heads record I’ve listened to, I’m still not overly impressed though. While it’s definitely groovy, it’s just lacking in diversity imo. The Talking Heads always have the same sort of rhythm and it just keeps going, at least that’s what it feels like, not completely fair. But after all, this is enjoyable music.

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Mar 18 2025

Another classic. I’ve listened to this many times, through the years I have started to see some of its flaws and I don’t think every moment here is a work of genius but it is definitely still definitely maybe

Fragile by Yes
Mar 20 2025

I enjoyed this less and less as it went on. The record (in my mind) jumps from serene to adhd a bit too sporadically for my liking. I know it’s prog but I’m not in a proggy mood, and I don’t know when I’d play this.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Mar 21 2025

Very smooth, very nice. I can totally see people giving this higher but it’s just not my kinda music. May come back once in a blue moon but it’s not what I look for.

Reggatta De Blanc by The Police
Mar 24 2025

Yes sir. I’m so stupid for never diving into the police. This energy is really impressive.

Play by Moby
Mar 25 2025

the length scared me a bit at first but wow. If i can enjoy it this much sitting on the couch then i can see how cool it is on the floor.

Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
Mar 26 2025

The definition of a 3/5. It’s what I deem lounge music. It’s nice for the background (especially this one). I don’t see this genre ever getting more than a 3 for me. This is as good as it gets.

Whatever by Aimee Mann
Mar 27 2025

I’ve never been this impressed with unimpressive music. Everything you’ve heard before, but it’s done so delightfully. I enjoyed it, quite a lot.

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
Mar 28 2025

really dissapointed with this one as i really like van Morrison and his voice a lot. This is clearly a different part of his career. I don't really see the appeal myself, its very meandering and calm music but at the same time its really jolty. It makes for an experience where i'm bored if i really listen but am annoyed when i don't.

The Cars by The Cars
Mar 31 2025

I'm very close to giving this a 5. I can easily listen to this record from front to back and everything works, kinda sounds like a more commercial Devo now and then. There's nothing wrong with this but just cause I think it could be more, issa 4.

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Apr 02 2025

I enjoy this. I’m not super into salsa and I think it may be a bit lost on me. But that’s probably just me not getting it.

Apr 03 2025

tough one. I love the blur aesthetic, especially the parklife era and this is no exception. I do think the songs run a little bit out of steam towards the end which leaves me which leaves me a bit in between, but to give it the benefit of the doubt, 4 stars

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Apr 07 2025

Honestly, after a third Joni Mitchell record I think i can say: it's good. It's never gonna be on heavy rotation, I'm not gonna gravitate towards it in an emotional moment but I enjoy it for what it is.

Dookie by Green Day
Apr 08 2025

I mean, it's Dookie. I get why this record has garnered the attention it has, and I'd give it an easy 5 if I were ranking based on influence. I do think there's better stuff out there, even in Green Day's own discography and it's got to be said it's a rather static record, it just does what it does really really well.

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Apr 10 2025

This is really a love or hate it thing, you're either into this energy or not, and let me tell you I am. While not every song is a structural or lyrical masterpiece, the energy this record has is a phenomenal achievement.

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