1001 Albums Summary

Solid...not great.

Not something I would normally listen to but really enjoyed it. Closer to a 4 than a 2.

A memorable album from high school...hadn't listened to it in a long time. Multiple great songs, but a little too uneven for me to call it a great album.

Had never heard of this artist. Not something I would normally listen to, but enjoyed it.

Great album...only complaint is that it doesn't have the variety and complexity of some of the later Beatles albums. It still amazes me how prolific they were in such a short period of time...

Had never heard of them before, but I liked this album a lot. Very intriguing sound...simultaneously haunting and soothing. Will definitely give their other albums a listen...also love this album's cover art.

No idea what I just listened to. It wasn't horrible...just bizarre. If you told me it was some sort of joke, I'd believe it. His voice sounds like a cross between Neil Diamond and Tom Jones.

Don't think I had listened to the whole album before. A couple of great songs, but not much more.

Ok...nothing special.

Really enjoyed this. Will be listening to it again.

Still sounds great. Can almost imagine myself at CBGB...

Love Geddy and the boys, but this one was a bit disjointed...was on the fence between 2 and 3 but gave them the benefit of the doubt.

Didn't like it...can't really put my finger on the reason.

Meh...just ok.

Solid. Enjoyed it...but not quite enough for a 4.

I can appreciate the quality...but it's so hard to compare music from different eras. The older stuff just doesn't hit me the same way...

Unreal how great this still sounds over 50 years later. I can't imagine listening to this for the first time as a teenager in 1969 on the heels of the Beatles and Beach Boys...must have sounded like it came from outer space.

False advertising...they are NOT my new favorite band. I did enjoy the album though...lots of youthful energy.

Would never listen to this normally, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Love those horns!

Interesting. Didn't love it...didn't hate it.

A couple of great pop songs, but was disappointed in the rest of the album.

Just not my thing.

Not normally a big country fan, but after listening to the whole thing it's easy to see why this is considered a classic album.

I can see why some might like listening to this...but it's just not for me.

Even with Stairway to Heaven way overplayed during our youth, this is an all-timer. Damone: When it comes down to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin IV. Ratner: plays "Kashmir" from Physical Graffiti.

Never been a huge Joni Mitchell fan, but appreciate it for what it is.

Didn't recognize the name of the artist or album, but definitely knew "Perfect Skin". Solid album. 3

Did not enjoy this...not my cup of tea.

Wow...was not expecting a country album from The Byrds. Enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would.

Solid country rock album.

Nice easy listening. Don't recall ever seeing an album with only two songs before.

Hadn't listened to this in a long time. An 80's classic...will disregard the one forgettable song.

Some great songs to give it a strong 3...but not quite enough overall for me to give it a 4.

Guessing only hardcore EL&P fans would find this one stimulating.

I'm sure fans of their first two albums must have said "WTF?" after listening to this for the first time. While it's not their one of their best and none of the songs are very well known other than "Immigrant Song", their departure from hardcore guitar into blues and folk on this album really demonstrates their range and talent as musicians. A few years ago Katie and I were traveling through Wales, and we went a little out of our way to go to Bron-Yr-Aur cottage, where they wrote a lot of the songs on III and IV. Was hoping to at least get a picture, but we abandoned ship when I saw that you had to go up a steep gravel path off the main road to get there...it looked like someone's driveway. And apparently the current owners aren't fond of Zep fans making a pilgrimage to their property...not worth the hassle.

Solid, but the Dylan voice and the harmonica get a bit repetitive.

I know this album is of historical importance, but I was underwhelmed...a bit dull and repetitive.

Hadn't listened to this in quite a while. Solid album...started strong and was thinking 4, but the second half isn't as strong so can only give it a 3.

Had never heard of Deerhunter before. Found the album interesting...really enjoyed Helicopter. Will give some of their other albums a listen.

Enjoyed adding a little funk to my workday...

Wow...multiple great songs on this album. Depeche Mode doesn't get the respect they deserve.

Interesting...had never heard of them but would listen to it again.

Nothing wrong with it...just not my thing.

I wanted to turn it off halfway through the first song, but I persevered and listened to the whole thing. So much unnecessary anger…don’t understand why anyone would seek this out.

On the fence between 3 and 4, but will upgrade to 4 with so many classic songs on the same album. That damn flute gets annoying though...

Wow...amazing debut album. Will listen to it again.

Was hit and miss for me...too inconsistent.

One classic song doesn't make up for a lot of crap on the rest of the album.

Liked it a lot more than I expected...did not miss the harmonica at all.

Really enjoyed this. Had heard it before, but particularly enjoyed the funkier original version of "Higher Ground"...but have to admit that I like the RHCP version better.

Strong 3...nice punk edge to the entire album, and never sounded repetitive.

Nope. Don't understand how anyone can find this enjoyable to listen to.

More enjoyable than I expected...solid 3.

Had never listened to this before and had high hopes, but thought it was just OK.

Solid, but not something I would normally listen to.

Not sure if I had ever listened to this entire album before. Multiple classics, and loved the blues tunes as well.

Love her voice and have always loved "The Emperor's New Clothes", but not quite enough for me to give it a 4.

Think I had heard of them but had never listened to any of their albums...enjoyed this one. Punk edge that never went too far.

I remember in high school when "Love Plus One" came out thinking these guys were really lame. I stand corrected. Really enjoyed the entire album...love the horns.

Amazing collection of well-written songs....not a bad one in the bunch. Like his older pre-Christie Brinkley stuff much better.

Not something I would normally listen to. Beautiful voice...strong album.

Nothing wrong with it...just not my thing.

Enjoyed this...would listen to it again.

Had never listened to this before. Enjoyed it...would listen to it again.

Really enjoyed it...guess the sense I should be listening to more Britpop.

We've heard worse, but I won't be listening to this one again.

Had never heard of them. A bit too sweet and syrupy for my taste.

Solid but not spectacular.

A couple nice hits, but nothing else really resonated.

Don't think I had ever listened to the entire album before. Really enjoyed it...will definitely listen to it again.

I definitely prefer late Beatles over early Beatles...

Had never heard of them. Liked a few of the songs, but didn't find anything really memorable.

Wanted and expected to like this more than I actually did.

Did not enjoy it. For a while I thought I was listening to Jason Segal's puppet musical from "Forgetting Sarah Marshall".

Started out strong, but the flip side was definitely weaker...

I've decided that I need more Funkadelic in my life.

Not bad...but nothing really memorable either.

Wow...I now have a favorite rap album. Loved all of it.

Enjoyed it...though not sure I'd want to listen to it again.

Respect it for its historical value, but have never been a big fan of Ozzy or Black Sabbath.

Meh...nothing really exciting here.

Interesting, but not something I'd choose to listen to.

Great voice and appreciate her talent, but just not a big fan of country music.

Didn't enjoy it. To me it seemed like a weird fusion of country and Lawrence Welk with vocals by Ray Charles.

Interesting...enjoyed it. Had never heard of them but will have to give it another listen.

Never disappoints.

Really enjoyed it. Felt like I was in "rock church"...especially during "Personal Jesus".

Love her experimentation, but not something I would choose to listen to.

Great collection of songs. I recall "Scarborough Fair" being one of the songs I had to play for my piano lessons...probably around 1975 or so.

Solid album with several hits from the times.

I'm guessing this is considered a classic, but the songs all sound the same after a few of them.

Really liked this...would listen to it again.

Not my thing.

Underwhelming.

Impossible not to tap your feet to these songs. Loved the energy of the live performance.

Some good stuff...would listen to it again.

Wasn't expecting to like this very much...was expecting it to sound like early Pink Floyd. Was pleasantly surprised...thoroughly enjoyed it.

Solid. Strong 3 but not quite enough for a 4.

Underwhelming...the songs started sounding the same after a while.

We've heard worse, but not a big fan of the genre.

Still sounds pretty good...maybe it's the nostalgia kicking in.

Hit and miss.

Wow. Still so good. I think "Let's Go Crazy" was played at every one of our parties in college.

Not a fan. Didn't like her voice at all.

Not sure if I had ever listened to the entire album before. Classic 70s tunes...good stuff.

Don't think I had ever listened to the entire album before. Really good.

Interesting sound, which I kind of liked...but toward the end of the album the songs are start sounding the same.

This one surprised me. Really enjoyed it...felt like I was on one of our trips to Mexico.

Too syrupy sweet for my tastes.

Liked some of the songs, but not a lot of variety.

Solid pop album.

Knew many of the songs but had never listened to the entire album. Good stuff.

Not horrible, but not my thing.

Had never listened to this before. Enjoyed it...like a musical time capsule.

Wouldn't normally listen to this, but very pleasant.

Found a few of the songs interesting, but not that exciting overall.

Really enjoyed it...fun listen.

Just ok.

Never repetitive and still sounds amazing. If they're ever back at The Sphere, just go. Expensive but worth every penny. Most amazing venue ever.

Had listened to this once before...enjoyed it much more this time around. Had to be crazy hearing this in the 50s...must have sounded like it had arrived from another planet.

Aah...a visit to the disco era and a young Nile Rodgers. Is Donna Summer next on the list? Good times... Just one more thing Remember the whole world's a circus Don't you be the clown

Couple of great 90s songs...found the rest just ok.

Not a fan.

Sounded like they were still trying to figure out what they wanted to be.

Classic...Knopfler's guitar working its magic in so many different ways.

Wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. A lot of variety...love the organ!

What a voice...man, we lost a lot of musical talent to drugs in that era.

Excellent Christmas album despite the creepy Phil Spector vibe.

Had not listened to this before...enjoyed it. A lot of similarities to early Led Zeppelin...which makes sense since both Beck and Jimmy Page were in The Yardbirds together.

Can't figure out how to describe this, but would never willingly listen to it.

Had never heard of him before. Not horrible, but nothing really memorable either.

Glimpses of great things to come...solid 3. Strong recommendation for American Utopia on Max...saw it a few years ago with zero expectations and really enjoyed it.

A couple classics, but the rest was pretty forgettable.

Amazing voice, though not my cup of tea. Had a strong urge to watch reruns of Love, American Style after listening to "I Kept on Loving You"...

Wasn't a huge REM fan but not really sure why...really enjoyed this. Can imagine hearing this while walking past West Dorm our senior year... For quite some time I thought that they were saying "Can I have some Tylenol" instead of "It's time I had some time alone". I like my lyrics better...

Great album. Would rate it a 5 if the best songs were in a regular length album, but downgrading the double album to a 4 because it gets a bit diluted by some of the weaker songs. Kashmir may be the perfect song. Still get goosebumps when it gets quiet again after Plant's long scream.

Solid. Not quite a 4 but very close.

A jumbled pop mess. No thanks.

Really enjoyed this. Didn't hurt that Broken Little Sister had Jim Reid from The Jesus and Mary Chain on vocals...can recognize that voice anywhere.

Great album...but a little uneven at times, so can't give it a 5.

Would never normally listen to this, but find it really enjoyable.

Not familiar with her at all. Not bad, but nothing to bring me back either.

Meh. Not horrible, but no interest in listening to this again.

The standard by which all albums should be judged. Everything about it is perfect...the album cover, the lyrics, the variety of songs, the transitions between songs. After to listening to it hundreds (thousands?) of times, I still feel like I pick up something new every time I listen to it. Speaking of album covers, there's a great movie on Netflix about them called "Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)". Thinking Bingo told me about it, but can't remember. Great documentary.

Ok, but nothing to bring me back.

At least the album title accurately described what was coming...

Listened to this while driving from SLC to Vegas. After hearing the first song, Katie turned on her Airpods and started listening to a podcast. Wish I had done the same. Will be generous and give it a 2.

Pretty vanilla rock, actually. Made me appreciate other more talented bands from that era whose experimentation resulted in greatness (eg Floyd, Zeppelin, Queen).

Appreciate his talent, but after a few songs they are start to sound the same.

Such a talent...so sad that we lost so many from that era so young.

Not horrible, but didn't do anything for me.

Dear Album Generator, What have we done to you to deserve so many Leonard Cohen albums? We beg you...please, no more.

Not something I would typically listen to, but enjoyed it. Solid 3.

Good stuff.

I'm liking that I like a lot of Green Day's individual songs, but that I'm not as fond of their albums...a bit too repetitive.

Nothing fancy...just solid classic rock.

Had never listened to this before. Appreciate the construction of the album...it's not just a random collection of songs.

Fun listen, but a bit repetitive...

Quite a few hits that we used to hear in the hallowed halls of North Dorm...but just not a big fan of the genre.

Ok...but nothing to bring me back.

A couple giant hits, but that doesn't make it a great album.

Had no idea who Frank Blank was. Pleasantly surprised...thoroughly enjoyed it and would listen to it again.

I mean, she's obviously very talented and is huge in Germany (sang on Roger Waters "The Wall - Live in Berlin")...but I would never listen to this again unless the only alternative was Leonard Cohen.

Great voice...just not my thing.

Solid, but didn’t blow me away.

Had never heard of him, though I did recognize Everybody's Talkin'. Better than I expected.

Not bad...just not my thing.

Had never heard of them. Enjoyed it...especially the jam on Revelation. Sounded a bit like Jim Morrison on that one...

Solid...though not really my cup of tea.

Nothing spectacular, but solid.

Don't get me wrong, I love visiting Scotland...but this isn't why. Not horrible, but too much folk influence for my tastes.

A bit disappointing...was expecting more than just one really good song.

Enjoyed it...it's a tweener for me, but I'll be generous and round up.

Good stuff.

I really like this early Coldplay album...elicits a lot of different moods and is a bit darker and more emotional than their later more pop-oriented stuff.

Had never heard of him. Enjoyed it unexpectedly. If I have to listen to folk, would much rather listen to this than another Dylan album.

Classic Elvis.

Never been a big Bruce fan. Found this one a little repetitive but not bad overall.

Never really liked her when she’d appear on Letterman, but this one surprised me…really enjoyed it. Hearing Thom Yorke’s voice pop up on "The Mess We're In" was a pleasant surprise. Will listen to this one again.

Just OK.

Unexpectedly enjoyable.

Sign of a good album...enjoying the songs you don't know in addition to the hits.

Really interesting. Enjoyed the individual songs more than the collective album.

Aaah...can picture hearing this while walking through the quad during our college years. Solid 4...but not quite enough diversity in the sound of the songs to warrant a 5.

Wow...really, really liked this one. Hard for me to give an album a 5 on its first listen, but this one came as close for me as any that we've listened to.

Solid 80s pop.

Appreciate it for what it is...just not my thing.

"Raw Power" is a very accurate title for this album. Gritty, old-time rock n roll...could close your eyes and imagine yourself hearing this at CGBG in the 70s.

Multiple hits from the 90s grunge era. This one is a tweener for me...rounding down because on the whole I don't find it to be an enjoyable listen.

Classic rock that still sounds great...not a weak song in the bunch.

Not bad, but not great. Had not heard of the Eels before "Fresh Blood" was used for the intro of "The Jinx". One of the best series intros of all time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAST6SgLmQg

Appreciate it for what it is...just not my thing.

So many hits...classic album from that era.

I really like some of Radiohead's early albums...but this one isn't anything special.

One of many we lost way too soon.

Liked the first half of the album more than the second half.

One great song, but the rest of the album didn't do much for me.

Solid.

A couple big hits, but found the rest underwhelming.

Interesting, but not something I'd routinely listen to.

Not a big Springsteen fan, but hard to deny that this is a great album.

Not bad...but not something I would listen to again.

Really good, though the second half isn't nearly as strong.

Good stuff.

Nope. The lyrics on "Next" are...um...interesting. Had to look them up to make sure I heard them correctly. I swear on the wet head Of my first case of gonorrhea It's his ugly voice That I forever hear Next, next That voice that stinks of corpses Of whiskey and of mud It is the voice of nations That thick voice of blood Next, next

Had very low expectations. Liked it better than I expected, but still just ok.

Liked the energy...but nothing that I'd listen to again.

Some big hits, but after a while a lot of the songs start sounding the same.

Amazingly only third on my list of Floyd albums (behind Dark Side and Animals), but never disappoints.

Didn't mind it..too bad I don't understand French.

Nothing exciting, but nice easy listening. Had never heard of him, but obviously a talented songwriter.

Couldn't get through the whole thing. Incoherent noise.

Just OK.

Love Knopfler's guitar work...gets me every time.

Solid classic rock.

Have never understood why so many people worship the Dead. I mean, they're fine, but there are loads of other bands that are just as talented.

The songs were a bit repetitive...didn't really enjoy it.

Liked a few of the songs, but just not a big fan of the genre.

Enjoyed it...felt like I was there. "Do you mind if we dance with your dates??"

Nothing special.

Nice voice, but the songs didn't resonate with me...guess you had to be there?

Multiple classics...but a few weak ones too.

Solid. Love the energy.

I appreciate his musical talent, but just not my thing.

Not a big fan of the genre, but enjoyed this much more than the Kanye album.

I often go long periods between listening to Beatles albums, and whenever I do listen they always sound great. Still amazed how much great music they put out in such a short time.

Enjoyed it...good old fashioned rock n roll, which almost always sounds better live.

Have always liked melodic sound. Liked most of the songs that I hadn't heard before.

Just ok.

Obviously knew the hits, but unexpectedly enjoyed the rest of it too.

Just ok...a bit repetitive at times.

Have never been a huge Yes fan...just ok.

Was expecting to like this more than I did.

Enjoyed it. Shades of Dale Bozzio and Missing Persons.

Didn't really know what to expect, but it wasn't this. Appreciate his talent, but as an album it seems to be just a bunch of jams that were thrown together.

Wouldn't normally listen to something like this, but found it an enjoyable listen. Very interesting rendition of "Light My Fire"...🤔 3

Not sure why, but Neil's stuff sounds better to me now than it used to.

Just ok.

Meh.

Like early Pink Floyd albums, I wanted to like it more than I actually did.

His voice isn't great, but really enjoyed it anyway.

Good stuff.

Wanted to like it more than I actually did.

Enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

I know he's a musical genius and I appreciate his career and contributions, but this isn't something I would ever listen to.

Great stuff. Need to listen to more Talking Heads.

Enjoy this much more than the current version of the genre.

Glimpses of greatness to come, but not quite there yet.

Nope. Don't get the appeal.

Appreciate that I am now more educated in Indian music, but this didn't do much for me.

Strong album. Need to listen to more Beck.

Fun for a while, but got a bit repetitive by the end.

Not spectacular, but a nice listen.

Not horrible but not something I would choose to listen to.

Ok, but I liked their later album better.

Not a big fan of the genre, but really enjoyed this one. Life's a bitch and then you die, that's why we get high 'Cause you never know when you're gonna go

Solid, but not something I would regularly listen to.

Ok...nothing special.

Just not a big country fan...doesn't resonate with me at all.

My favorite Radiohead album and one of my favorite albums ever. Love the change of pace and mood from song to song, and Fake Plastic Trees is truly a work of art.

Good stuff. Reminds me that I should listen to more jazz.

Guess I'm just not a hip hop guy.

A bit too ethereal-sounding for my musical palate.

Prince being Prince.

A few all-timers, but the rest of the album takes it down a notch.

What a strange album. Thought I was listening to part of a Forensic Files episode on "It's Business As Usual"...

Took me back to the 70s...but I don't want to stay there.

Just not a fan of the genre.

I appreciate all of their experimentation with sound and melodies, but it never really comes together for me.

Not horrible, but never understood all of the hype around these guys.

Why in the world is this on the list? I really tried to keep an open mind, but it just confirmed why I don't listen to pop music.

Was never much of a Black Sabbath fan, and this didn't change my opinion. RIP, Ozzy...

Solid 80s alternative, but not their best.

The range and depth of the Beatles' musical catalog is truly amazing.

A bit too dark and bleak for me...

Enjoyed it despite the filthy language...and I throw f bombs around all the time.

Not what I was expecting, since the only thing of theirs that I knew was Song 2. A bit too long and a bit too repetitive, but still interesting.

Ethereal and not something I would normally listen to...but I enjoyed it.

Solid...have always thought the disco era was underappreciated.

Had never heard of these guys before. Not horrible, but nothing special.

U2 in their prime...still sounds great.

Solid. Lost her way too soon.

How have I never heard of them before? Really, really enjoyed it.

Would never listen to this normally, but I was impressed. Beautiful voice.

Meh.

Hard to find much wrong musically with the biggest selling album of all time.

Love several of their albums, but not this one...kind of an incoherent mess.

Their sound is so unique...love it.

Very pleasant. Still need to listen to more jazz.

Helluva debut album.

Wouldn't normally listen to this, but really enjoyed it.

Just ok...definitely not their best work.

Solid...enjoyed the funk.

A little too ethereal for my tastes.

I never listen to this genre, but if I did this album would be on my go-to list of albums.

Good stuff.

Nothing special, and a bit too long.

Different and kinda fun.

Liked it less the more I listened.

Ok, but not something I'd ever listen to.

Solid classic alternative.

Didn't think I would rate it this highly going into it, but there really aren't any weak songs, and Baba O'Riley and Won't Get Fooled Again are all-timers.

Great stuff...takes me back.

I've never liked her stuff at all.

Love the energy, but by the end the songs all start to sound the same.

Strong debut album.

Good stuff. Note to self to listen to more Beck albums.

Found it very dull and boring.

Interesting, but not something I would choose to listen to.

Found some of it interesting, some not so much.

Expected more energy...

Aah...takes me back. But not their best...too hit or miss.

Not something I would ever listen to.

Enjoyed it, but a bit inconsistent.

Good stuff.

Solid classic rock.

Despite their hits, have just never really been into them or the whole genre...

A 16-minute album??? Love the energy, but the songs are too short for this to feel like a coherent album.

Nice voice. If I liked country music, I would probably like this.

Liked this more than I thought I would...

Just not a fan.

Sounds better to me now than it did then...

Never heard of them, but not bad.

Nice easy listening.

Good stuff.

Voice sounds a lot like Neil Diamond...but that's the only positive thing I can say.

Decent.

Expected to like it more than I did. Obviously was groundbreaking at the time, but didn't find it as good as some of the other albums from that era.

Ok, but nothing special.

Not bad...solid 3.

Appreciate his talent.

Strong.

Still listen to this album frequently. Not my favorite J&M Chain album, but solid.

Fine for what it is, but would never listen to this.

Enjoyed it...will definitely check out more of their stuff.

Enjoyed it. Remember liking a couple of the songs from this album back in the day.

Not a fan of her voice, but otherwise ok. Incredible timing for this to show up...just watched a documentary on her last Sunday at Sundance (good but not great), with Norah Jones and Rufus Wainwright each performing one of her songs after the movie.

Solid 90's alternative, but nothing really special about it.

One can only take so much Dylan...and I think I've reached my limit.

Not a fan.

Not bad...enjoyed it.

Wasn't available in Apple Music so listened to it on YouTube. Glad I did...really enjoyed it. A lot of really fun, entertaining songs.

Didn't hate it...didn't love it either.

Several classics, but didn't like the other songs as much. Can't believe this is over 30 years old...

Enjoyed it...strong 3.

Nothing wrong with it, but not something I'd listen to again.

Enjoyed it.

Have never been a big fan of theirs...this one didn't change my mind.

Fine for what it is, but not something I'd listen to.

Just ok.

Enjoyed it more than I expected.

Yep, sounds like Morrissey.

Started strong but a bit repetitive toward the end.

Didn't do much for me.

Enjoyed this more than I expected...thought it was a pretty well constructed album overall.

Good stuff.

No idea why I didn't listen to them more back in the day...

Nothing wrong with it musically...just too much southern rock at one time.

Just ok.

Enjoyed this one

Good stuff...need to listen to more blues.

Meh...

Very repetitive...not a fan.

Enjoyed this...reminded me of D Squad.

Good stuff.

Kinda fun at times, but not something I'd regularly listen to.

Respect his talent, but not for me.

No thanks.

Amazing album.

Well-constructed pop album...they don't make them like this anymore.

I normally dislike everything Tom Waits does, but for some reason I found this one passable.

Good stuff...

Would rather listen to white noise.

Just ok.

Not their best work.

Some good ones, some not so good ones...

Four songs from the album were missing on Apple Music, but I think I got the gist of it.

Fine musically, but too much country influence for my taste.

Really enjoyed it.

One disc was enough.

Keep telling myself I should listen to more blues...

Not his best, but solid.

Fine, but nothing special.

Wow, a rare band from Tucson...and never heard of them. Sounded ok...can appreciate the Mexican influences.

Interesting stuff...but would never listen to it.

Yep...sounds like late 60s rock.

Not enjoyable...just noise.

Good stuff.

Have always thought the Pretenders are underrated.

Solid.

A few words entered my mind while listening to this, including "no" and "why".