1001 Albums Summary

Bangers. Dodgy interludes.

Mixed bag. Enjoyed FMP, In my Bed, Amy Amy Amy

3.5 - Starts very strong.

Good funk.

Is it his best? I hope not

Fun album.

Surprisingly recognisable.

Sounds good on decent speakers. Still a bit annoying

Some great grooves and catchy tunes.

Good beats, some cool experimental sounds.

Cool samples, good beats and verses

Mix of paces, psychedelic at times

Really enjoyed it. Would be better in the right environment...

Big highlights, A man needs a maid, words. Some less interesting songs

Not overly catchy or interesting. Cosmic Dancer best track

Pleasant background noise. Not that exciting as an album

1.5 stars. Dated songs and dodgy lyrics. One weirdly decent track (paradise).

Cheesy with some catchy riffs.

Fun listen and nice last song. bit repetitive

No perfect tracks but a lot of memorable songs. Bit long and lyrics hit and miss. Smart and funny but difficult to detach from his future personality. 3.5

2.5. good listen but not much to go back to

Ms Dynamite-ee-eeee.... And some other songs

Slow burner but some memorable tracks. Takes some effort to get through the slightly grating voice/harmonica.

3.5. Starts off with a bang and some great house inspired tunes later on

Wasn't expecting much but god some nice little tunes and solid musicianship. 2.5

Full on prog. Takes some patience but has something to latch onto.

Full on dad rock. Listenable for around half the album, then blends in to one tame, amorphous entity.

2.5. first Jazz of this list and enjoyed listening. Needs revisiting to pick up on details of songs

Not for me, bit of a challenge to get through the whole thing. One or two more listenable songs

Classic album, a few overplayed songs but enjoyed some of the songs I knew less.

Sounds like fun at the time, less fun now

4.5. Lovely album and enjoyed every song.

Great album, has some of the big hits and typical R.E.M moodiness

Cool Blues album though nothing hugely grabbed. Good background music

Glad to listen to it from start to finish. A bit too alt-rock but Street Song is very good. 2.5

Chilled and good background music. Didn't get too much out of it though.

Abrasive and bleak. Loved it.

Okay. Struggling with the 60's/70's pop rock and don't find much interesting in the instruments. A cool concept album though

Good background music, can enjoy it despite from time to time

Enjoyed it on first listen through andr really enjoyed a few tracks on repeat listens. Strength of Strings and Lady of the North were highlights

Plenty of familiar tunes on here. Don't think the mood will strike me to replay anytime soon though.

Interesting mix of The Stooges and Talking Heads to my ears at first, then gets a bit annoying and instrumentally didn't grab me

Struggling to find anything redeemable about it. Vocals are particularly painful and even the standout track is weak.

Great album. Some gorgeous sections, memorable hooks and perfect atmosphere.

Mostly good, with a few memorable songs. Probably about half didn't leave much of an impression. Moving in the right direction from The Bends

Could be a good one to go back to. Didn't get too much on the first listen but there's a lot going on, with different vibes coming and going throughout.

Voice was a bit grating and not a lot of moments that stuck out. Probably won't revisit

It's disco... A couple of decent tracks. Yearnin' Learnin' and the title track stood out but I can't keep it up for a whole album!

Lush instrumentation and some nice vocals. So why is it so boring? And that falsetto makes me wince.

Just a bit too 60's. An okay mix of paces but the long album and many short songs lose impact with each song.

A long listen. Speakerboxxx does more for me as an album but The Love Below has some highlights. Overall just a bit bogged down by being too big. 3.5

2.5. Enjoyable background tunes, short songs/album which was pleasant to listen to.

3.5. Different listening experience. Found myself listening multiple times and once the short songs become familiar, it is fun to hear them come and go.

Starts with a good song with multiple changes of pace in 'Misunderstood'. The rest of the album passes in one boring blur.

Some really good tunes and fun prog elements. Was better than I realised.

Not all that bad musically with some good riffs and a few songs that stick, but the mood and aesthetics behind it don't interest me too much.

Good album and pleasant songs to get lost in. A few songs I really liked

Fun, funky album. Some iconic and recognisable hooks. Will go back to it.

Nothing too offensive, other than some iffy lyrics at times. Probably not one I'll revisit anytime soon and not too excited to get a bunch more albums from him. 2.5

Very much an album about love. Could get lost in it for a brief moments but despite it's short run time, it still feels a bit long to listen to the same pace and mood.

Maybe because I wasn't as familiar with it as The Queen is Dead, but there were fewer standout tracks. Still excellent guitar work and the final 3 tracks finish things very strongly.

Had wanted to delve into this one and it delivered. Love the atmosphere, guitar work and vocals. Will keep going back to it, though as often mentioned, being a triple album with the jam sessions at the end dilutes it slightly.

Not surprised to find it didn't click for me. Lyrics and vocals were mundane and outside of a few scattered moments, it just passed me by listen after listen.

Strong album, just have to find the right mood to listen to it. Not for the morning commute!

Already biased towards it but it gets the first 5* after 66 albums. Love the mood, stories and harmonies throughout. Not an album for all moods, but have kept going back to it over the past days.

More enjoyable than the Shaft album. Was able to get lost in the long grooves.

May become one that I looks back on and wonder why I gave it a mid rating. The flow of the vocals don't work for me too well and although it started to grow on me, it is taking a lot of effort.

Enjoyed the electronic elements of the album but couldn't connect with the jazz/latin influence as much.

Second Neil Young album and as with Harvest, I enjoyed it at first but wasn't blown away. There's something intoxicating though and rating it higher because I expect it will continue to grow on me.

First listen was difficult but began to get in the mood for it on repeat listens. Only a few tracks I really liked, but the album as a whole has a cool vibe. 2.5.

A 4 likely to grow to a 5. One listen isn't enough for Lenny C, finding the right mood and having the attention to listen to the lyrics makes things click.

There are songs on it i'd liked prior to getting this album, unfortunately I didn't find much more to enjoy. Gets one star knocked off for 'My Friend Goo' existing.

A good album but passed me by a little bit. Might need to sit and focus on it a bit.

Jazzy and smooth. Couldn't really find anything that stood out though.

Seemed likable during the first few songs, but eventually became grating and the vocals deeply unpleasant at times.

Skipped Bittersweet Symphony because 25 years of overplay is enough to form my opinion on it. The rest of the album switches between mid paced rock and more enjoyable psychedelic jams. Found a few songs worth relistening to, surprisingly.

Creative and challenging musically. Nonsense lyrically, but who cares. Highly enjoyable and will keep it in the rotation.

Feels like multiple artists playing a few songs each, couldn't connect with the album as a whole.

Wanted to give it 5 stars but just falls short. A really good album filled with interesting songs and influences. One that I will go back to regularly.

Thought I might be able to get into it with Sunday Bloody Sunday being a track I knew and enjoyed. Going through the album didn't inspire me, though this was way better than their more modern output.

Came in a similar time to two Bob Marley albums, enjoyed this less than them. Some interest things going on lyrically that make it more interesting than the instrumentation though. 2.5

Not a fan on first listen but with it being so short, managed to get through a few extra listens and found myself bobbing along to it at times. Can't say i'm fully sold on it, but has it's place in history.

A short and fun listen. Wonderful storytelling and vocals on the title track. Easy to listen to and will come back to it every now and again.

Kept listening to it while working and it passes the time nicely but doesn't hook me and allow me to lose myself in the music as I enjoy with other electronic music.

Very good album. Funky and interesting. A few songs in the middle were less enjoyable than others, but overall a positive listen.

I'll put this one down as just not being targeted at me. It is a snapshot of pop music at the time but felt like every song was a bit gimmicky. Don't plan on revisiting.

A cool album. Wasn't super excited for a bunch of Rolling Stones albums coming up, but this is on another level to the soundalikes. Good songwriting and creativity throughout.

Knee I was in for a tough ride after one song. Had to convince myself not to turn it off after three tracks. Accepted my pain for the rest of the album but never want to go through it again.

Good overall but can get a little grating in one sitting. Perhaps a victim of this challenge and didn't get as much attention as it deserved.

Groovy album, some powerful songs in there and more than enough to keep me interested throughout. 3.5

Found myself having it on in the background an not picking up on too many details. Ideal for that vibe but Reggae doesn't grab my attention, which limits my enjoyment.

Enjoyable early 2000's hip hop with a relaxed vibe. Good in the background but no songs stood out particularly.

Decent guitar driven rock, no doubt it was heavy and loud at the time, but didn't get the blood rushing for me.

My second Elvis Costello album and it may already be wearing thin. Nothing on here that makes me want to go back to it and struggling to find a standout track.

Some good tracks, with the standout being Human Behaviour for me. Will always suffer a bit from a slightly abrasive vocal style, so I can only enjoy it in small doses.

It sounds a long way behind what other bands were doing at the same time. Not particularly interesting or enjoyable.

A very good album of mostly covers. A pleasant listen with a few great tracks. 3.5.

More poppy than I expected, not sold on some of the singles but decent music for working.

An album where the lyrics help the immersion into the music. An interesting listen that I may touch back on from time to time.

Low expectations which were slightly exceeded. Not one that will stick with me in the long term, but fun for a listen through.

Very nice voice. Enjoyable listen without being mind-blowing. 2.5

Good album with some great tracks on it.

Some tracks were felt a bit too poppy, others were really enjoyable. 3.5 rounded to 4 just because of Pyramids being a great ttrack.

Not mindblowing, but enjoyable after getting over the vocals being a bit grating.

Simple, sort songs with a lot of energy but I didn't really enjoy it and won't be rushing back.

With 7 albums to be generated. at some point it will either click fully or i'll hate the sound of his voice. So far this is the best of the 3 albums i've had, almost every track is memorable.

Third Bowie album so far and it is my least favourite of those three. He is becoming an artist I am less excited to listen the more I listen.

Solid collection of tracks. Flow and beats were easy to listen to. A decent album overall.

Might take another listen but began to appreciate it as it went on. Not the smoothest ride, but quite fun.

A song filled with classic songs and an iconic sound. It won't make it into a regular rotation, but I appreciated it during these listens. 3.5

Maybe listening to 40 minutes in one sitting was too much for my brain, but in small doses, it may be manageable. Reserving final judgement for when I have the guts to give it another go

Maybe it's the overexposure to Elvis Costello but this sounds like him, if he was a bit more punk. Some catchy songs but would rather cut a few tracks and keep it down to around 30 minutes.

Filled with iconic songs, he is a great storyteller. Instrumentally, not a lot stands out to me. 3.5.

Not the most interesting blues sound i've heard. Lacks a bit of grit that I was hoping for.

Pleasant jangly 60's rock. A couple of nice songs but more background than life changing.

Will come back to it and keep listening. Some tracks I really like, others kind of blend in to one. 3.5.

Didn't realise how much I didn't like this until having to listen to it from start to finish. It's a long album and the vocals/lyrics are pretty painful. Has a few moments that save it from a 1*.

Interesting take on the 60's psychedelic rock and hippie scene. Sometimes too satirical to make it enjoyable. Not sure when the right time to listen back to this will be. 2.5

I find the vocals quite annoying and really dislike the take on Under the Boardwalk. 1.5

The first half had me hooked but after Caroline, my interest and enjoyment waned.

Stan Getz a thumbs up from me, maybe it is the Bossa Nova influence, but this is the most enjoyable of the Jazz albums generated so far. 3.5.

Was excited to listen but ended up a bit short of my expectations. A couple of tracks I will go back to, but it might just be that i'm not that into Damon Albarn.

Similar experience to some of the other 60's folk albums, taking a bit of time and patience to enjoy. Got there after a few listens and would happily put this on again. 3.5

Not as high on this as Blood on the Tracks and Blonde on Blonde. Wouldn't mind a decent break before another Dylan album now...

Excellent album with a lot of memorable songs. Interesting lyrics ranging with a big range of moods.

First listen was not impressed, felt like it reminded me too much of other artists and lacked originality. A few more listens and I can appreciate the variety of styles throughout, with the first half of the album growing on me in particular.

A great final album from him. His voice fits perfectly for the mood and lyrics throughout.

An immersive journey. Some songs are stronger than others, but as a full piece of work, near perfect.

I have some negative impressions about him and that affected my enjoyment somewhat. Clearly some good tracks on here, but not something i will actively go back to soon

First listen was on a run and the riffs were a bit slow and didn't fit well. Working and driving were much more suitable for the rhythms. Some songs feel like a collection of riffs with some abrupt transitions but others are very well written.

Soft and sweet, pleasant background, coffee drinking music.

A clear theme to the album, adding a personal touch to the smooth and addictive grooves.

Multiple listens and trying to enjoy but it just passed me by each time. Not offensive by any means, but not inspiring.

Better than expected. After the opening track, most of the album consists of gentle folk tunes which were nice background music for working/coffee drinking.

I had not heard of Joan Armatrading prior to this but really glad to have listened to this. 3.5

Listenable but feels like i'll forget this one pretty quick. 2.5

Quite liked it after a few listens, but not one I was excited to relisten to. Plus my favourite track from the Spotify link is not actually on the album (Cry Baby Cry).

Album 139 and still working on appreciating the Jazz albums. Not hooked on this one.

A fun listen when paying attention to the lyrics. Instrumentation and beats were sometimes overshadowed by his delivery.

Fell in love with the song Duncan during this. Quite enjoyed the rest of the album also. 3.5

Listened a few times but this style of blues rock passes me by and soon didn't get too much out of it.

Not as fond as I expected. Maybe listened to it too passively instead of delving into lyrics

Always enjoy the first half, but never quite had the same affinity for the second half. Still a classic prog rock album for me.

Sorry Kevin. It's just forgettable pop music to me.

Really enjoyed it and listened multiple times. Looking forward to hearing some more Pixies.

Good albums, filled with a mix of hits and less poppy tracks. Will go back to at some point.

Blues rock is not my favourite to listen to and much of this was pleasant but did not leave much of an impression. Let it Grow was an excellent song though.

Has Child in Time, which I really enjoy. Not much else stood out though.

A few songs I really liked and a couple I found less interesting

A quirky and addictive album. İn Every Dream Home a Heartache is a great tune.

Good selection of tracks and enjoy having in on while driving or working.

Some good tracks on the first half but faded. 2.5

Really clicked on the second listen and thoroughly enjoyed it

Short songs with some catchy moments. Nothing memorable for me though. 2.5

After not enjoying the previous Muddy Waters album I had, this was much more what I hope for from Blues. Rough yet sounds great.

Good album but not my favourite of the Bad Seeds. As part of their discography, I'd rate it a 3, but relative to other artists, a 4.

Didn't do much for me. Sits a bit closer to R&B than electronic than I'd like.

I don't love most of the live albums, they tend to rely on energy and atmosphere I just don't quite feel. It's a decent set of songs and you can appreciate the charisma

Starts off with two really good songs. Rest of the album is good but doesn't keep up the quality of those two.

Preferred the set of songs on the other Aretha album I had. Still very nice though.

It's perfectly fine. Some good songs but I don't think I'll ever seek out listening to it as an album

Surprised to find I didn't like the opening track all that much... Too jazzy and wanky. Really liked the next few tracks though.

A challenging listen, but I put a lot of effort into this one and found it rewarding.

Great album. Nearly all the songs are iconic.

Not a huge fan of the vocals and mood throughout. Sabotage, Futterman's Rule and Heart Attack Man were standout tracks that elevate to a 3.

Like the title track and the rest was kinda background music.

Not often that I'll be in the mood for this. No problems with it but not something that makes me eager to go back.

Good album, with some nice songs and some less interesting ones.

First half is packed with classic songs. Slows down then ends with a great tune

Pretty forgettable for me.

Might go back to this or check out his following albums. The songs are good and I like his voice, just looking for an extra depth/connection to them.

Don't remember much about this other than California Dreamin'

Avoided it for a long time due to Dancefloor being overplayed as a teenager. Still prefer the mid-era albums but found some good songs I was less familiar with.

Really got into it on first listen but was never able to find the spark again on relistens. Musically it's less interesting than lyrically

Enjoyed listening to this one multiple times. Sounds stripped back and quite raw at times. 3.5

A good listen. Went back to it many times to try and form my opinion. Despite enjoying it, finding it hard to recall too many tracks beyond the big ones.

The downfall of a 5 star system! A clear 4.5 stars for me and have been deliberating whether to have it as a perfect 5 or not. It is iconic and the tracks are all familiar, but i'm not gripped when listening from start to finish.

Like all albums, they need the right time and moment to work well. Fortunately for me, this suits my mood in the evenings.

Strong collection of catchy soul tunes. Should revisit from time to time.

As a band, the over the top style is not my cup of tea. Managed to find some moments to enjoy throughout but hasn't changed my opinion.

Fine for Christmas day, don't think I need a relisten of this.

Seconds half was stronger than the first. Tracks 1-5 are a 2* for me and 4* for the rest. Really nice long version of Grapevine.

An interesting album with so many influences. A couple of standout tracks but the majority of tracks couldn't stick in my memory.

Naah, not feeling this

Enjoyed the album and found a few standout tracks. Suffers a little from one of the best tracks being everywhere for a couple of months per year, so skipped it on most listens. 3.5

Wanted to get into it more but wasn't one of the jazz albums that grabbed me. May relisten after a decent break and see if I can latch on to anything here.

A lot of tracks to digest and it takes a bit of getting used to the voice but it managed to keep me hooked with different moods throughout. Good stuff.

Perfectly fine, a couple of impressive songs but doesn't hit all that deep for me.

I appreciate the sound and influence on artists I really like but don't actually love these songs all that much. 2.5 rounded to a 3 for influence.

Exactly what I expected from a GNR album. Knew around half the songs but the rest of the album doesn't mix it up all that much. I'd be happy to listen again but don't see myself seeking it out too often.

Interesting listen. May put it on in the background sometime when the mood strikes.

Good, not great. Some songs that stick in my memory but more that don't

Witty lyrics and interesting songs. Not my favourite era of music but managed to find a fair amount to enjoy while listening.

Too much Ramblin', Jack.

Iconic tracks. Was never that into Metallica during my long haired days but there are some of their songs on their earlier albums I really like. This one doesn't have any standouts for me and can be a bit one-pace for large periods. 2.5

Solid enough for a bunch of catchy pop tunes. Happy to listen to it once. 2.5

Good but not as good as Elephant. 3.5.

Took me by surprise. Grew up hearing all the big tracks from the album over and over on TV music channels and disregarded them. As an album it had great variety keeping me interested throughout.

Didn't resonate with this one too much. Nothing wrong with it but nothing stood out.

Perfectly fine to listen to and i'm perfectly happy to not listen to it again.

A few classic tracks on there. A lot of Simon & Garfunkel and Paul Simon recently, as a whole album this one was not my favourite. 2.5

Pure prog rock. The first track winds though everything you'd expect/want from a 20 minute prog track. The rest of the album drops off a bit.

I wanted to love it, but couldn't quite.

Really enjoyed the opening track or two, but then got lost in the same mess I didn't really like from Goo. 2.5

Some nice tracks on it and would be happy to stick it on again.

An album where I knew 3 or 4 songs well but listening thoroughly and reading the background added an extra dimension to the music. Interesting story and unique album.

More wild and interesting than I had expected. The first half of the album combined good hooks with creative ideas. Dropped off a bit on the second half and not sure what that pirate stuff was...

Somehow it rung a bell when seeing the artist and album name pop up... Who knows how many times i'd heard that song without knowing what it was called. The rest of the album is top quality elevator music, not bad but a bit mild.

Expected to enjoy it more. Not bad and some tracks that stood out. Probably preferred his debut solo album if I had to choose.

After a few listens, realised that I like almost all the tracks but don't love any of them. Tails off a little at the end but that might be fatigue from the production. Good album as a whole, but looking forward to Loveless now. 3.5.

Was quite intrigued on first listen but ended up being a little forgettable. Nice combination of instruments and influences though

Pretty straightforward and catchy songs. Happy to give it two listens through and not think about it too much more.

Many listens through and I still don't feel like I have fully sussed this one out. Might need to keep going back to it, as I think it might end up a 4... Double albums are tough to fully digest.

As eclectic as I would have imagined from what I knew about them. Ranging from chilled out beach vibes to cheesy dance anthems. Not enough very strong tracks for a higher rating but good fun

Grooves, energy and aggression. A step up from the debut from me and loved many of the tracks on here.

Really didn't enjoy it on the first listen. Hearing using better speakers made it sound much better, but beyond it's role in their rise, I don't think it is a highlight in their discography.

Probably just background music for me. No doubt it is pleasant on the ears though

Strong start to the album, particularly the opening track but did get to the end a little bored. A 2.5 rounded to a 3 here.

It has been a very jazzy month. Had high hopes and I kept relistening to the first track but never found my mind taking in much of the rest of the album. I need a break from jazz.

Perfect soundtrack on a slow Sunday afternoon with a coffee and a book.

Quite forgettable tracks for the most part but quite liked Kelly's Blues. Won't revisit the whole album anytime soon though.

There are too many 60's albums to get through on here to enjoy an album that sounds like a 60's albums. Not all bad but I wasn't able to appreciate its influence.

A weak 4 but a 4 nonetheless. Step up for my personal tastes from The Bends and OK Computer. I much prefer the electronic elements grooves. My attempts to appreciate Radiohead more is having some success.

Nice to have some metal in the mix. It is a good album with some heavy riffs and nicely worked latin vibes. Not too many tracks that made me want to keep going back though.

Enjoyable listen. Some tracks stand out more than others but would be happy to relisten to from time to time.

I don't want him, send him back!

Not bad and perfectly fine backing music. I currently have limited brain capacity for jazz albums and would take a few recent listens over this.

Went into it expecting a forgettable album with a few good tracks. After 3 listens trying to find a track to save to the playlist, i'm not sure I want to hear this ever again... 1.5

Probably a 3 on this one. Stagger Lee is one of his best and the duets are classics. Some of the other songs are middling for me though. Always fun to listen to the storytelling though.

More than a Feeling is a big tune, there were a few catchy songs throughout. 2.5.

A great pop album filled with catchy, fun and memorable tracks.

Nothing wrong with it but I think I may be a greatest hits kind of fan, too many tracks that I find just okay.

Difficult to rate it as it requires a certain mood and attention to enjoy. Very happy to have learned about it as an album and will put it on from time to time.

Catchy synth pop/rock. Fun listen but not one for the long term list.

A couple of songs that were enjoyable but didn't get my blood flowing. Don't think i'll be putting it on again anytime soon.

Nowadays I can't put on metal at any time of the day, in any mood like I used to. Was more than happy to have a few spins of this, and loved the nostalgic production. It's a 3.5 but can have a 4

Gives me exactly what I expect from a Led Zeppelin album. No real standouts for me on this. Would put it below the debut and Physical Graffiti of those i've listened to during this.

I can hear the influence they had on future pop punk bands. Not for me though, didn't get much out of it.

Track one is a really pleasant listen but didn't hook me, but the second track blew me away! Will be putting it on regularly.

Nearly a 5 and may get re-rated over time, depending on how often I find myself revisiting. Candidate is skippable for me, but love the atmosphere and interplay of guitars/bass/vocals.

Was nervous after having The Mothers of Invention, but this was a pleasant listen. Some good moments.

Contains one of the great collaborations of modern music. Walk this way stands out as a unique piece in an otherwise okay album. 2.5

Juvenile and cringey lyrics, but some of those tunes are pretty dang catchy.

Iconic and objectively an amazing album. A few dud songs, overexposure to the big songs and just generally not being that into MJ means my personal experience listening to it is less enjoyable.

Enjoyed it and I find Gary's obsession with machines/computers pretty endearing. Suffers a little from the simplicity of the song and vocal delivery. Will happily revisit.

Pretty annoying on first listen. Slightly less annoying on subsequent listens but didn't get a lot out of it.

It is a 3.5. I really like most the tracks but need to skip the skits to enjoy listening from start to finish. Will put it on from time to time.

Manageable in small doses. During the first attempt to get through the album, I kept checking how many songs left... Not a great sign.

Not my favourite set of tracks of theirs. The One I Love is very good and a few others caught my ear though.

It is almost very good. Might be one to take another listen in a few weeks and see which songs stuck.

Gets a 4 for the title track alone, amazing song.

Fun for one song, then loses it's charm for me.

A personal favourite. Almost perfect flow and collection of songs... Although Black Hair was never my favourite closer.

Nice album. Catchy tunes and some storytelling that makes for some memorable lyrics. Very 90s musically though.

Like it a lot. The darker vibe means its not an album I'll put on often at this moment, but will come back from time to time. 3.5

Fun album with short, catchy songs. First listen wasn't the most convincing but they stick in your head.

A great album with a run of songs through the middle that is perfect. Can take or leave the last few tracks though.

Put a decent amount of effort to like This Years Model but the subsequent albums from him don't bother me.

Pretty good. Would have liked to have got to know it more but too many albums to listen to!

Could only hack one listen through of this one. Goes into the vault of pain along with the Louvin Brothers.

Nice album, prefer it to Eliminator because it seems a bit less polished

Calming music and a nice voice. Nothing too deep but can suit the right mood.

Didn't get into it too much. Not unpleasant, but lyrics and songwriting didn't resonate with me.

A Night at the Opera managed to entertain me more than I expected based on my prior feelings towards Queen... This one didn't.

Has a really nice tone to the guitar and percussion. Find the vocals a bit grating after a while and struggle to get through the full album. 2.5

Couldn't bring myself to relisten to it. A little bit painful despite being a very creative and unique album.

First song is nice. Pretty tame after that.

Enjoyed having it on and Rocks off and Shine a Light stood out for me. A little bit long overall though and couldn't give it my full attention for the whole album 3.5.

Has a bit of an edge to it, quite interesting and really enjoy a lot of the songs.

Not unpleasant, with an eclectic mix of songs. Some more enjoyable than others. Interesting listen. 2.5

Lots of great tracks, with a couple of iconic ones. Smooth and funky.

Interesting story behind it and makes you think about the lyrics more. First couple of songs are really nice, then a mixed bag.

Similar to Sign 'o' the times, took a few listens to get to know the songs. Slightly more enjoyable due to the reasonable length. 3.5

Happy to listen to it and will put it on from time to time. Not as good as the debut.

Like the production and some songs stood out. Wasn't too excited to relisten though

Wasn't captivated by it in any way. Had higher hopes. Should probably give it a relisten at some point.

Not too memorable for me.

Passed me by a bit, much preferred his other albums.

Classic!

Stripping out the skits and a few of tracks, it is a great album... Giving it the benefit of the doubt because of nostalgia but a 4 is generous

Could do with revisiting from time to time as it is such a big album. A very enjoyable listen though and a good balance of recognisable and new songs for me.

Felt like a different band on each track. Maybe I'm discounting how early the album was but only the obvious two songs sounded like what came to be The Who, the rest were uninspiring

Not something I loved spending time with. Didn't love any element, though some nice melodies and guitar work every now and again.

Interesting to listen to and is different to anything else I have heard from this early. Won't stick it on regularly but may build more of an appreciation with some repeats.

Very nice album. Interesting use of samples and love the chilled beats.

Challenging listen but worth sticking with. Perhaps one song too long.

Pleasant enough background music in a lively environment... Not something I'll put on for myself though

Quite liked it. Became background music a bit but could enjoy the lyrics and vibe when it did catch my attention.

Really good again. The White Stripes were consistently putting out fun and catchy songs with great riffs and moments. 3.5

Sitting through multiple times this was painful. Struggled to find anything to enjoy... The song Can't Stop wasn't too bad I guess. Gets a 1.5, rounded to a 1 because I don't want to hear it again.

First and last tracks are the highlights. Interesting listen and I always like a story, though this wasn't my favourite.

A bit cheesy and the voice is whiney. Some interesting riffs and moments but not worth relistening for me.

Am a fan of Wild Beasts and although this isn't my favourite of theirs, it is a good album. 3.5

I have never been able to get past Dave Mustaine's vocals, they seem like a joke at times and the riffs don't make up for it for me.

Interesting mix of songs. Felt like each track changed the mood. Enjoyed a few songs like Momma Miss America and Singalong Junk but mostly wasn't too excited. 2.5

Probably my favourite of the three Springsteen albums so far, amazing storytelling.

A good album with some nice songs on it. Look forward to hearing her later stuff

I don't really like Primal Scream... This didn't change my mind

Tuesday morning music. Lovely but more music to suit a mood than for me.

Good voice, nice instruments but overall I just wasn't that interested. Long and live, so not something I really want to revisit.

Pure catchy pop music. Nothing spectacular but no problem listening to it through a few times

Was interested on first listen but ended up feeling a little average. 2.5

A cool snapshot in time. Only really know snoop since he became a huge name and more of a feature. Some pretty dodgy tracks mixed in though.

Other than the title track, didn't really enjoy this one.

Don't mind the album up to the last track, but didn't enjoy that last 17 minutes... Ooof

Another good Stones album. sitting somewhere between 3 and 4.

Was contemplating a possible 1 star during the first track and dreading the rest of the album. Fortunately there were some better moments spread throughout and I made it out alive. 2.5.

Nice lyrics and themes, cool riffs and some catchy moments. A little bit dated in sound. Liked going back to it a few times.

Love the story of the release and the production ended up wonderful. Feels like step down from Pet Sounds in terms of songs and lyrics though. 3.5.

An easy 5 stars. Perfect sequencing with each track flowing into the next.

A live album from them and an era of The Who I find less enjoyable than some later albums. A 3 down to a 2.5 because I'm grumpy about live albums.

Some catchy songs, particularly in the first half. Two listens was ideal but not sure I want to have it on repeat.

Good songs and I did enjoy it. I just don't know when I'll listen to it outside of this list.

A couple of catchy and fun tracks. Seems like a nice atmosphere. Probably won't listen again though

I really liked a few of the songs I didn't know and there are some classic songs like Riders on the Storm too.

It was decent enough while listening. Still sounds very much like a typical Damon Albarn album though. 2.5

Fun album with a good mix of songs, not as many really great tracks as some of the subsequent albums. 3.5

Really liked the tone and atmosphere throughout. Vocals were less up and down, which I prefer. Didn't find any real stand out tracks though so more background music for me

The first couple of tracks are pretty cool, lost interest after that. Decent enough on second listen but not one to revisit. 2.5

Didn't really enjoy this one. Had a lot of styles and a few decent tracks were hidden in there.

Some really good tracks mixed in. Wasn't expecting to like them as much as I did. Will probably only revisit the songs I enjoyed more though.

Catchy at times and not unpleasant. Don't think I can squeeze too much more enjoyment on repeat listens though

Could have made it through life without listening to this. Wasn't even particularly catchy.

Interesting album with tracks that were memorable. Nice lyrics and themes. 3.5

A 3.5, being an album that I will probably put on from time to time. A few weaker songs brings it down but the first half has some lovely tracks.

A collection of songs that I really liked, but I didn't love listening in one go from start to finish.

Great start. Don't remember much after that

Found it quite interesting and entertaining. Lasts a bit long and not sure when I'll put it back on though.

Had it on but can't really remember anything memorable.

2.5. Beetlebum and Death of a Party are good songs. Wasn't that into the rest of the album though.

A perfect heavy metal album. Great riffs and doesn't get repetitive.

3.5. Really nice and unique album. Aim to relisten to this in the future to reassess.

A couple of bangers with a mixed bag in the middle of the album.

A little forgettable for me

As a whole it wasn't for me, but it did have some pretty cool moments scattered in.

Pretty solid, with some Beatles-esque sounds and a few tracks I previously knew too. Won't rush back, but no complaints.

Fun and interesting songs, with some really catchy beats. One of my favourite hip hop albums on the list.

Starts off with a great track, then starts to feel a little samey for a while before it ends on an absolute abomination of a track.

Nice album with some classic songs and a few new ones for me. Pretty laid back and can put it on as background music.

Fun album. Didn't get into it as much as zombie

Went into it with high hopes, despite not enjoying the last Wilco record on here. There's some fun noises and creativity but couldn't really get into any of the songs.

Good lyrics, nice mix of paces and some great tracks. Really good album

It is a really nice album. Have listened quite a few times over a month. Some songs stand out more than others and by the end of a listen I was always ready to move on. 3.5.

Pleasant chillout music with a darker mood.

Pretty fine, doesn't excite me though.

Put it on a few times and did enjoy it. It didn't blow me away though, but might be worth putting it back on after a break.

Has some amazing tracks and the whole album flows very well. Found the middle tracks a bit hit and miss so might find myself skipping them.

I like it less than II. Just don't get excited from listening to it, acoustic songs were a bit meh and the louder songs lack memorable moments. Since I've been loving you is the best song.

Has the big tunes on it. Fun enough but some of the songs are dragged out more than necessary.

Runaway child, running wild is a special track. Some other highlights on the first half. Second half tailed off

Big fan of the mid-paced tracks but not as fond and of the punkier songs.

Didn't enjoy it all that much. There were a few slower songs later on that I didn't mind.

Lovely collection of songs which all have memorable lyrics and hooks. Really enjoyed putting on over again.

Great mood and very interesting. Need to sit down and really pay attention to get the most out of it though. Not as easy to listen to as In a Silent Way.

The second half of Whiskey Woman is really neat. The rest of the album did not stand the test of time for me.

Really like Moving in Stereo and there are a couple of catchy tunes. Too many cheesy songs with painful lyrics interspersed though. 2.5

Quite a cool little concept record, with recurring moments throughout. Won't put it on all that often but happy to have listened.

Sometimes catchy, sometimes abrasive, but always interesting to listen to. Took a few extra listens though

"I met War On Drugs tonight and they're pretty nice. But their hair's long and greasy, hope they don't have lice." Nice vibe but has always been a passive enjoyment when I have it on.

I was promised 'The Wildest'. That's flagrant false advertising man.

My favourite hip hop album. Amazing storytelling. Sing about me, I'm dying of thirst is a huge track.

Took a long time to find the motivation to listen to it all as the first two tracks put me off a bit. Ended up quite enjoying it. 2.5.

Gets a 3 because the highlights are really good songs. Some real nonsense on here though. They are going down as a greatest hits, not an album band for me.

It is really good, but the more I listened, the less excited I was by it. Started as a 4 and ended up feeling like a 3.

Not all that bad, but won't put it on again anytime soon.

Couple of nice songs but big highlight is Needle of Death. 2.5

It was good and I liked having it on but it didn't excite me all that much.

Into the category of albums that I don't mind listening to but will never put on for myself.

3.5. some cool songs that stayed interesting on repeat listens

I like it. Not entirely sure why and what the right mood for it is but will revisit sometime.

Preferred the other Van Halen we had, but gave that a 2... So another 2.

A bit long but pretty fun for about 30 minutes

Very much a forgettable album. Even the singles that I knew weren't really exciting to hear again.

Some classic song covers on here but it didn't do my headache much good.

There is some fun to be had listening to this but I find it cheesy and Mr Blue Sky is difficult to listen to after hearing it so much. Reminded me of Crime of the Century at times. 2.5

Pretty chilled, nice background music for work but won't stick it on at home. 2.5

The albums come thick and fast and I didn't dedicate much time to it due it it being challenging. Found a song I like in Ali Maula Ali Maula Ali Dam Dam though.

Some pretty cool grooves and songs. A little longer than necessary but at least it finishes on the best track.

Didn't dislike it by any means. Definitely had some cool moments. Nothing seemed to come together to a great song though. 2.5.

Found it to be very good songwriting, so all songs stuck on relisten, but probably only had two moments in the album that I stopped to think that I really liked.

Pretty fun to listen to with some weird moments to make it interesting. Catchy songs.

It is really interesting music and kept me hooked throughout. Struggled to connect with a lot of the lyrics and themes though.

A few songs were enjoyable with a less poppy sound throughout. The lyrics were still a bit painful at times and don't see myself wanting to put it on in the future. 2.5

Tough listen. Nothing to hate but very little to latch on to.

One of my favourite hip hop albums

Like Route 66 and Tell Me but otherwise I don't think it's their strongest

Enjoyed the acoustic side more than the electric.

2.5. Found it too unstructured and meandering on first listen. Was more tolerable after getting to know it a bit. More suitable for background music for me.