1001 Albums Summary

I'm sure this music takes soo much skill to create, and maybe accompanied by dance or as part of a live performance I'd give it its proper appreciation. Unfortunately just listening to it didn't give me any enjoyment.

Sleepy but pretty

Not my type of music.

Great but dated.

Some bangers but one tone and dated

Not my style

Master of Puppets is a great song but I was dissapointed in the rest of the album. It all felt a bit flat.

The interludes have gotten old, but musically there is not a single miss on this album.

Not for me. Couldn't wait for it to be over.

One of the best albums of all time and still not Radioheads best. So many great songs.

Surprisingly still very good. Very 80s without feeling too dated. Enjoyed some of the lesser known songs the best.

Very nostalgic with a few real bangers. Surprisingly close to 5 stars.

I feel like I'm the type of person that should like the Pixies and was expecting to love the album, but it was only alright. Enjoyed it enough that I didn't feel like skipping any songs.

This is so different than anything I listen to normally, and still it was thoroghly enjoyable. The little intro was a neat way to get into the experience.

I'm generally not a big fan of this genre. I will say Thin Lizzy has a few more songs with melodies I enjoy than the average 70s rocker. Southbound and Dancing in the Moonlight are enjoyable songs that I like a lot. Still, I was happy when the album, making it hard to give it more than a strong 2.

I knew PJ was a great singer/songwriter, but have never sat down to listen before. I was really impressed with all the instrumentals and the varierty in the music, while still remaining very listenable. Great album. I will listen more to PJ in the future.

Jazz is not my go-to music, but this album was really good. I felt lulled into a different time. Great background music for focusing or haning out, although sometimes I did feel a bit startled by the actual clapping. A great album for a chill, nostalgic time.

Although my score isn't amazing I will say listening to this album changed my perspective on Jamiroquai. I always through of them as a poppy band that had some catchy, but rather lame, hits. Now I realize they are much more soulful than I thought, with some truly amazing instrumentals and a lot of inspiration from Stevie Wonder. Still, I am not a huge fan of the singing and was happier with the jazzier songs. A fun experience, but not an album I will revisit.

Very Beatles-y.

There's nothing wrong with this album, but this type of music just does not appeal to me. The singing is grating and the music sounds the same song after song. I don't blame people who get hyped by this, but I just don't get it.

One of the best things about doing an album a day is that it makes me listen to more Jazz, especially chill, pianobased Jazz like this. What a delight to listen to. Made me feel both classy and at ease.

I really wanted to like this album but it never touched me emotionally and at times it just dissappeared into the background. It was never BAD though.

This was probably the hardest album to rate so far. It was weird and hard to get a grip on, but once it clicked (on second listen) I think I might really love this. I had never heard of Bauhaus before, but now I'm intrigued.

A fun album through and through. I have no real reason not to give this 5-stars, other than it doesn't FEEL like a 5-star masterpiece. Just good music. The bonus tracks are a bit annoying - I wish they would just make them their own tracks.

You can't help to sway with this music. It's quintessential Stevie, and Stevie is just so good.

I haven't been more excited by an assigned album than when I saw I got Blur by Blur. I love the Gorillaz and listened to Blur's 13 a ton when I was a kid, but other than Song 2 and Beetlebum I didn't know this album very well. It was definitely a nostalgic delight. I know Song 2 is a bit of a parody, but it still slaps, and the rest of the songs where all the excellent britpoppy "fun" that we know Blur for. Will listen again.

While some of the more melodic parts did appeal to me, I find this music too noisy overall.

CCR is such a big name I really felt like I should've known what to expect, but I really didn't know this band well. The music was much more traditional 60s/70s rock than I thought, and I guess that's just not my favorite genre. Although the whole album was fine, with a few songs I really quite liked (*Lookin out my back door* and *Who'll stop the rain*), it was a surprisingly long 42 minutes and 38 seconds, especially with a start of a 7 minute song. I guess not all songs can be Bad Moon Rising.

Even though I didn't listen to Elliot Smith when he was alive this album immediately made me nostalgic for the 90s (although I know it came out in 2000). A genius that I look forward to hearing more form.

Doing an album a day has really solidified how this is not my type of music. I sigh every time I get a hard rock band.

My mom was a big Elvis fan growing up and I think that's pretty cool. There was some groovy music on this album, but none of the big bangers (except Fever which there are better versions of) and none that I will put on to listen to again.

This album is a mix of highs and lows for me. I don't love Eminems goofier rap style like in The Real Slim Shady but can't deny it's catchy af. Stan was a favorite of mine back in the early 2000s but I just think it feels a bit old and not as deep as it felt back then. That said, I do appreciate the darker style of The Way I Am and I'm Back (I'm a sucker for the bell soundeffect in The Way I Am, it flows so well). In total this is not an album I would put on and listen to in it's entirety, especially since the interludes really ruins the pace, but I can't deny it's a classic with some real bangers.

Despite knowing this is a stone cold classic I had quite low expectations. 5+ minute songs scare me and I thought it was one of those albums that was a bit too experimental to actually be enjoyable. Actually listening to the album showed me at least partially wrong. The songs did sometime overstay their welcome, but they were fun/pleasant listens. Maybe with some relistens this would rise to the 4 or 5 stars it may actually deserve. I Talk to The Wind was a my personal favorite song and will probably get the most reslistens for now.

Pleasant but too close to elevator music. Obviously the actual theme song is great though.

Some of the songs where kinda fun, but it's not something I would ever choose to listen to.

Nostalgic with some pleasant summer vibes. Good News Comin' was a real banger.

Really nice melodic rock with lots of great instrumentation. Found myself nodding my head along with the rythms. Really liked some of the guitarr riffs. High 3.

I loved *You've Come a Long Way, Baby* in my teens, but have not really listened to anything else by Fatboy Slim before. Was fun to broaden my horizons, but didn't find any *Praise You* on this album.

Wow, this was an unexpected album to show on the list. Learnt some history and listened to some interesting songs, but ultimately this is not something I enjoyed.

It sounds like the type of 90's music that I loved (and still do) but somehow this didn't quite hit the spot.

Literally my favorite album of all time. Every song is a 5/5 and they are even better together.

Impressive musicians and I really enjoyed some of the more relaxing parts of the longer songs, but that's not the main sound of this album.

Wow - that was unexpected. I had not heard of Bad Brains before and now I am very glad I have. Some of the songs were a bit too heavy metal for my taste, but otherwise it was great, impressive music.

A very groovy album. Some songs felt a bit to much like a 1981 movie soundtrack, especially the more saxophone-heavy tracks, but other songs were real bangers.

What a beatiful voice and beautiful album too. *Suzanne* and *Hey, That's no way to say goodbye* were already favorites and the whole album is in that same pleasant tone. The reason only reason that this album didn't get a 5-star rating form me is it can get a bit too sleepy for my taste.

It's the Beatles so it's great, but it's not my favorite of theirs.

I used to live right by the Apollo so this was a special treat and took me back to a different time. Not something I would listen to again, but a fun experience.

Just not my cup o tea

This is just not my genre of music. It felt very 90's, especially the interludes.

I've always felt like I'm the kind of person that would love Cocteau Twins, but have never listened to them very actively. It was... nice. Didn't blow me away, but it was great focus music and I enjoyed it more the more I listened. I guess I have to listen even more now.

Enjoyable but without the real bangers of AM and Favourite Worst Nightmare.

It was great background music that helped me focus, but it was not memorable.

Great instumentation, but missing the big hits.

Wow. What a pleasant surprise. I had not really heard of Julian Cope before and the album cover didn't make me optimistic. There are a couple of songs on this album that didn't sit with me, maybe they were too rocky or bluesy, but a lot of them where gems. The vibes often reminded me of REM and the instrumentation was on point. Will listen more.

I was so excited to get my first album from the 2020's, but then it was just boring. I really like some of Lana's big hits but this album didn't have any song that really captured me. I think it was too vocal-focused and just not as pretty as some of her other albums.

Very enjoyable in a mid-00's kinda way.

So much fun to listen to. You really get caught up by Sam's charisma, even just through the audio. Happy to have listened to, but it's just not the type of album I will return to.

Enjoyed it all and added a few songs to the liked songs. Real close to 5 stars.

I thought I would like it but it just didn't grab me

It was nice, standard 90s music. Enjoyed it but it didn't blow me away.

I had high hopes and some songs where indeed great - Broken Heart being my favorite - BUT some songs where just not pleasant. A few new songs to my "liked" and a few that I will never revisit.

Really good album, though a bit front-heavy when it comes to the best songs. Ending on Glorious was an odd choice, considering this is an album full of bangers. Favorite song is Map of the Problematique. Sad that Muses legacy feels a bit tarnished, I guess because of the type of bands they inspired. They deserve better.

Too funky for my brain.

Some good songs. Some ok songs. Nothing that stood out too much.

Obviously an incredibly skilled musician, but not the music I would listen to.

Nice listening

Actually unpleasant at times

The first song was unpleasant to listen to, so I was pleasantly surprised when some songs where pretty nice. Still not music I will listen to again.

Yes

It was fine. Not my type of music.

A bit hostile for my taste. Ended on a high note tho.

I love the Gorillaz and this is a great album with some real classics, but far from their best. A couple of clunker songs makes this a 4.

I love Massive Attack but have mostly listened to their later albums. This was great but felt a bit dated.

Peak R.E.M., bringing lots of Nostalgia. The last 3 songs are such an amazing end to a fantastic album.

I didn't know The Coral and I will say the album cover did not inspire confidence in a great listening experience. I did of course realize that I DID know Dreaming of You, but that was also the highlight of the album. Too shouty and too ska-y.

I really really wanted to love this album. I feel like I'm the kind of person that SHOULD like Fiona Apple. But all in all this was just a bit too sleepy. It was NICE but I wanted more umpf.

Too samey, only the harmonica stood out and not in a good way. Sorry dads.

Some good beats. Enjoyable.

A nostalgic album for me as I had it on CD back in the 90's, when I was just a wee teen. Not an album I would normally sit down and just listen to, but I still think it's full of bangers. Praise You is literally one of my favorite songs of all time.

I was delighted when I got a Beatles album, but soon realized this is FAR from my favorite one of theirs. Fun and catchy, but a bit too samey.

Above expectation. I was vibing.

I had never heard of this band, but I'm a big fan of many of the bands they inspired. Not at all the genre I expected from a 1979 album, but also not the music I fall in love early with, especially on first listen. Great addition to the list. Will probably go back and listen again.

Really nice but kinda blended into the background.

So many amazing, classic 90s songs. More importantly, I enjoy listening to the whole album.

It was fine but it didn't capture me

It was delightful. Go West is such a classic.

An unexpected 5/5. I didn't know this album existed and have only vaguely heard of Keith Jarrett before, but this was a journey. I listen at work, but I had to stop working to just listen on several occasions.

It's Radiohead.

I knew Respect was a bop, but this whole album is boppin'. Really enjoyed it.

Very pleasant with a few standouts. Drew Barrymore was my fav song.

I am not into metal but this album was above expectation. The melodies where nice and the instrumentation enjoyable. Cool.

Worked well as background music but didn't specifically grab me. I'm sure it would have been amazing live.

Nice vibe. Nostalgic.

Powerful voice that can also be subtle. The music itself is not something I love though.

Just not for me. Listened to the original version and still couldn't wait for it to end.

Never heard of them but I was really vibin.

Fun, but I got pretty tired of it after a while.

I want to like Talking Heads. I feel like people with my music usually likes Talking Heads a lot, but it just doesn't click for me.

It was pretty good but it never really captured me.

It was pleasant. Very Bond-y but a bit sleepy. Might revisit.

Pale Blue Eyes almost made it a 4, but other than that I felt the album a bit too forgettable.

Very chill and enjoyable.

I mean it's Outkast so the rapping is amazing and there are some real classics - but overall it just felt soooo loooong. The interludes made the album hard to truly enjoy also.

It's listenable but not enjoyable

I'm so torn. I think I had such high expectations, I was originally very disappointed. In the end, I did enjoy this album, but the fact it starts with the biggest banger through me off.

From the first few bars I knew this would be a pleasant album. Her singing does feel a bit too vintage for my liking, but some really beautiful songs.

Good groves and excellent singing. Exactly what you want from Motown.

This Mess We're In was already a favorite of mine as a Radiohead fan, and it did still stand out on this album. That said, there were a few others that really hit that same spot, for instance A Place Called Home and We Float. All in all great album.

Just meh.

Listenable but not what I like. The last song was obnoxious.

I really appreciated this album being on this list - it's the type of music that was interesting and different, and that I would never listen to otherwise. Nothing mind-blowing but thoroughly enjoyable.

A lot funkier than I expected. I have always wanted to like Björk, but I guess I have never given her a proper chance before. Looking forward to giving her later albums a try. This was really good, but there is even more potential! (Favorite song was Venus as a Boy)

Awesome sound but a bit same-ey?

A strong 3 - really good music but didn't stand out enough to make 4.

Dissapointed to get another rock album, but the instrumentation was really good so I enjoyed it enough.

I enjoyed this album so much more than I thought I would. Downbound Train, I'm on Fire and of course Dancing in the Dark are all great songs and my vibe, but I even enjoyed the more rocky songs like Glory Days.

I appreciate this, but it was just a bit to hokey for me.

So good. Jarvis' voice is so oddly appealing and the music is cool and rhythmic and catchy and all around fucking awesome.

I thought I would love this album, but I only liked it. It just didn't hit the spot. Sad to only give it 3 stars.

I know it's no longer hip to like U2, but they had their sound and it was epic and cool at the time. I still like them and this is one of their best albums - and with a great album name to boot.

Pleasant and interesting, but not something I would revisit.

It was a bit all over the place and the vocals for a bit annoying. Not bad, but wouldn't listen again.

Love Nick Caves voice but the album was a bit all over the place. A bit too rocky I guess.

Pretty good. Pretty nostalgic. Nothing I will actively seek out.

What a treat! I used to love The Knife and didn't even know this existed. Will relisten.

Not my favorite band but a decent album.

Sounded great, some classics, but not the type of music I will seek out.

Fine to keep on in the background but not my thing, really. The instrumental version of Night Train was by far my favorite, real funky.

I really wanted to like it but it was so samey.

I had high hopes, but despite the 90s nostalgia it was only ok.

I was vibing for the most part. Really liked instrumentals on the jazzier songs. Some of the hokeyier songs brought it down.

Really cool but just hard to get into.

Very beautiful songs. Father & Son alone makes it a classic.

Such a classic that gave me tons of Nostalgia. I'm usually not a huge Metallica fan but the bombastic music contrasted with the beauty of the strings just makes for a very special album. Will listen more often.

I really enjoyed it. It's just so pleasant to listen to. Anything Goes is a banger.

Pretty good but not super memorable. Tighten Up is still the best track.

It's Nina. The voice is just so good, it's impossible not to enjoy. Also, the album is nicely varied where it fits together without getting same-y. Nina cried power.

I love Pink Moon but had not listened to this album. This does not quite reach that level, but still an amazing listen with many beautiful songs. Will relisten.

Pretty good Dylan but not the greatest Dylan.

Definitely a vibe.

The whole album kind just went by without me noticing. Not bad at all, but it didn't catch my interest.

Some really good songs. For some reason Words really got to me - especially the instrumental parts. Heart of Gold also a classic of course.

It's so good still. Was vibing throughout the whole album.

The best of early-naughties hip hop.

Fun but not really my favorite music style.

Mr. Blue Sky is a banger but surprisingly long. I think in general the album went on a bit long and felt a bit dated.

I think I wanted to like this more than I actually did. It just flew by and nothing caught my... ear. But it was good enough. Golden Skans was the most enjoyable.

So charming. Not the type of music I would normally put on, but I enjoyed it all the way through.

I had low low low expectations, but it was actually really fun.

Not as good as Music From Big Pink but still enjoyable. Really dug King Harvest...

It's great of course. Just not an album I see myself returning to the same way I do other classic rap albums.

Not at all what I expected and hard for me to get a good grip on. It was pretty enough but I think I was waiting for a little more umpf.

I am sure this album is actually genius, but it was a rollercoaster I was not ready for.

This is right up my alley. It's odd that I wasn't a huge fan back in 2002, but this slid me right by. That said, I'm a huge fan now. Only complain is that some of the songs are a bit long.

Such good vibes.

Some bangers but felt dated.

Fine as background noise, but didn't click.

Such a hard album to rate. I have no history or attachment to Pink Floyd, but somehow I "know" this is supposed to be - not only great - but an entire experience. Still, other than Wish you were here, which as a song get easy 5 stars, I had trouble connecting to the album. Will listen again.

Ok, this is a low score for Daft Punk - but this album was too 90s for me. It sounds a lot like Fat Boy Slim, and Fat Boy Slim does Fat Boy Slim better. Some of the Scratchin' was outright unpleasant... However, Around the World is a A+ banger, that I loved in the 90s and I love now. Also, despite my complaints I was still vibin quite a bit throughout the listen. Mostly I am looking forward to getting to Daft Punks later albums.

A very nostalgic sound that is right up my alley. Made of Stone was the standout song for me. Album might have overstayed it's welcome just a bit, especially with the runtime of the last 2 songs.

I am a huge fan of 90s REM but had never sat down and listened to this whole album before. I miss some of the darkness of their later stuff, but it's still very REM.

Maybe you had to be there? It wasn't bad but didn't capture me at all.

Obviously B.O.B. and Ms Jackson are incredible tracks, but I was impressed at how much I enjoyed this entire album, despite the 1 hour + runtime. Humble Mumble was a surprise standout. The only real negative were the interludes.

Very nice. Some interesting tunes, but lacked that little extra.

Lots of very pretty songs.

Always a little surprised at how heavy the Pixies music is. Amazing instrumentals and great song writing, but I'm still a tiny bit dissapointed. Monkey Gone to Heaven still stands out.

Started on a super high, super pretty note with Scarborough Fair. Unfortunately the rest of the album was a bit too fats and not as enthralling. The Silent Night / News mashup was interesting.

I'm sure it was fun to be on drugs in the 60s - but listening at work in 2026, this was unpleasant.

Far from the best Radiohead album but still and easy 5/5. Fake Plastic Trees, Just and Street Spirit are all absolute classics. Happily the cliche Radiohead diehard.

I was not sure how I would like a whole album of 90s Green Day, but was very happy that the high energy didn't get tiring at all. The songs where different enough from each other and the sound was generally pleasant.

I know this is considered one of the best albums ever and it was incredibly pretty, but I'm not sure how much it will stay with me. That said, God Only Knows has been a favorite of mine since Bioshock Infinite. All in all, a very strong 3.

Pleasant. Favorite song: Somebody up there likes you. Good vibes all around.

Pretty good but didn't grab me except, for some reason, 1921. Pinball is of course a banger though. Torn.

Couldn't access all the songs, but what I heard sounded a bit dated.

Wow - I am so surprised this album is on this list. I had the Porcelain single when I was a teenager, but has always felt a bit embarrassed about it. It was fun to actually give the album a fair chance, and I will say it was overall pretty pleasant. Songs like Porcelain, Natural Blues and Down Slow where actually pretty good and bring up the overall rating. Unfortunately there were a few clunkers and Machete was especially awful. A strong 2.

It's just so smooth. Soothed my headache.

Surprised this made the list as it's not very memorable, but still a good listen. The Turnpike Down was my favorite.

Very pleasant. Fun without being intrusive.

So good. I miss the times of MS Dos.

Incredibly enjoyable to listen to - just took me away to a nice, relaxing place where the sun shines, the olives are delicious, the wine fresh and I am way cooler than normal. Will revisit.

I know they are legends but it feels so dated

A bit dated but very pretty.

Who knew the guy from Law and Order could rap? I honestly didn't know what to expect, but this was pretty cool. Sure it felt like 1991 but that was also a cool throwback. Enjoyed it but it did overstay its welcome just a tad.

A mix of really pretty and kind of grating. Too much random yelps and harmonica. A shame. Could have been so good.

It all blended together in a messy (but clearly very competent) compote. Didn't hate it but it just didn't click.

I like Arcade Fire a lot but have not listened to this album before. It's not their best but still great all the way through.

A lot jazzier than I thought it would be. Unbeatable voice. Really good.

I didn't enjoy Ryan Adams other album on this list, so I wasn't really looking forward to this. However, something about my mood just clicked so much better with this album. I was genuinely touched by some great songs, like La Cienega Just Smiled and When The Stars Go Blue. Too bad some of the grating Americana ruins the flow of the album.

Hard to place and hard to get a grip on, but there are some amazing sound landscapes in here.

I had sadly never heard of Solomon Burke, but am so happy to have listened to this now. It was beautiful and soulful all the way through.

Slick and sexy.

I have just never been a fan. The album is good enough, but it doesn't click with me.

Way above expectation. Really funky album that was perfect to listen to in the background. Will revisit.

Incredibly pretty and touching. Got goosebumps at the first note. Also a bit too sleepy for my taste. Favorite song: Glad to be Unhappy

Holy Hidden Gem! Hard to place but easy to enjoy.

Smooth af, but I'm not that hot on 18 minute tracks.

Hard album to rate because most of the songs felt dated, BUT I really really liked a few songs - especially "Maybe the People..." Overall, just ok though.

Felt like an injoke im not in on.

Fine to keep on but not something I would listen to actively. Even they really interesting instrumentals where blended out by some not-so-pleasant singing.

Good instrumentals but the shouting got so tiring.

It could be worse. Evil Woman has a nice tune. Warning being 10 min long is ridiculous but I got through it. It's just not something I would ever choose to listen to.

Not the same caliber as Exodus but still an album filled with amazing songs. Very nostalgic.

Never ever boring and super enjoyabel. So varied I forgot who I was listening to.

It's a bit too vocals focused for me. Pleasant enough but didn't love it. When We Get By was the only song that grabbed me.

It's such a classic. Just song after song that is moving or powerful or both. Three little birds is my personal favorite and holds such significance.

Folksy enough that I found it quite enjoyable. The unusual instrumentation and combination with flutes etc. made it much more interesting than your average heavy rock album. Aqualung (the song) slaps.

This is a great example of why I love this website - I had never heard of, and would never have listened to this album otherwise. Did I LOVE it? No. But it was a fun experience and some of the songs definitely made me bop my head.

Started with one of the most legendary opening riffs and stayed pretty funky throughout. The slow songs dragged a bit, sadly.

Smooth. Summer Breeze was excellent despite 6 minutes length.

A bit too vocal focused for my taste. Pretty enough but dated.