1001 Albums Summary

The first song is Walk On, the audio on the song isn't that good. It discusses how judgemental everyone is of Neil and his music, especially his success. The production is definitely groovy and enjoyable, but I don't think this song fits the narrative too well, I'm personally just not a fan. Next is See The Sky About To Rain, a slower and sadder piece, showing Neil reflect on his sadness. the piano/organ is a good touch, production is good, narrative, sequence and lyrics are al good here and get my approval. After that, we have Revolution Blues. A funky, well, blues groove that shows good production and fun vocals. I think that's really all I can enjoy from it, but the story Neil paints is beautiful, just doesn't fit well narratively, but this music can work easily in a movie, if it hasn't already. Soon later, we have For The Turnstiles. The song features a plinky banjo, which presents a jamming charisma, love the folky vocals layered on the track, gives a beautiful grime to the albums sound. Once again, not really a fan of the lyricism, but everything else about this record has been pretty fun. Eventually, we have Vampire Blues. The production gives some cold hard blues, a real classic sound, organ and all, with Neil reciting about being a vampire. This song fits the album a lot better. Something about a vampire plays well into the idea of identity, belonging, depression, and is funny to think of a vampire on a beach. no complaints here. Speaking of On The Beach, title track follows. The production is slow, and drags, which fits the mood of the album exceptionally, like a cry for help. The lyrics aren't bad either, but they aren't quite dragging me in, it doesn't feel creative, its like a baked potato with no butter. not even salt and pepper, no seasoning, and I like mine spicy, still, not bad, it has moments and merit, I just tend to be a stickler with expectancies. Then, we have Motion Pictures (For Carrie). This song provides a somber tale of a tragic star, who is tired of the fame. This is very fitting to the themes of this record, and, once again, good production, sequenced well, solid final works, truly heartfelt. The final track is Ambulance Blues, also our final "blues" track, and our longest track yet, clocking in at 8:56. The lyrics possibly get the darkest and saddest here, reminiscing, the same as someone ready to give it all up. The production feels like its holding his hand, asking if he's ready, in which he gives a firm yes. very powerful closer, works on just about every level. Overall, this project has plenty ups more then downs, and the downs are minimal, but they definitely drag things down pretty often. Production is probably the most solid thing the whole way through and whats to be most proud of here. And that's it.

First track is Care of Cell 44. It's an upbeat song of someones lover returning after serving a prison sentence. While the song is nice, well produced, mixed alright, whimsical and comical with a unique attitude, I'm unsure what it provides towards this album, or what this albums significance is. I'll see soon as I hear the rest of the record, so we'll see what the next track brings. Next, we have A Rose For Emily. This is a more somber song, depicting the loneliness of this Emily character. The production is great, and the song is heartfelt, a good transition between tracks. It's a tragic piece, both well done. But after that, we have Maybe After He's Gone. It's a somewhat Igor-esque song, telling the narrative of maybe if her mans is gone, she will finally love me. These songs are turning very tragic and dark, this all reminds me of a Shakespeare play. I wonder if they all connect. Very good sounds though, lyrics are great on each, production just keeps getting better. Love it. Then, we have Beechwood Park. This is a song reminiscing of times two spent in the park, and how good they had it. I enjoy it, but ti tends to clash with the narrative/ theme currently playing. Still, good sounds, production and lyrics are fine. No major complaints, yet. We then have a song titled Brief Candles. The song is about memories, thoughts and emotions being compared to candles, how easily they burn and leave. The records going from comedic/tragic to just plain tragic and cut-throat. Just a lonely cold wind, and idk how to feel about that. Also, not big on the mixing on this track, nor where the narrative is going, it's just not blending well in my opinion. Oh well, the nxt track provided is Hung Up On A Dream. This song does fit the past few songs, being an existential soliloquy about a dream that was had that can't be forgotten because of how magical and wondrous it was. I think its a great track, lyrics are beautiful, production is amazing, makes me feel more hopeful, and I can't help but smile, I love it. After, we have Changes. This song probably provides the most unique production on it, with a huge array of instruments and vocals done. The song discusses how a girl changes with time, looks and personality, and in general. It's a good song basing how humans are human, and there will always be change, it hosts a true beauty and has personally my favorite production of the record so far. Loved it, absolutely. Following that, we have I Want Her, She Wants Me. The song is about the dangers one may feel of getting into a relationship, despite how one feels, they fear love. It's a real relatable song, and again, plays well into the narrative, but I think the production hits a dull point. Not a big fan of the vocal mixing or the drum patterns, it doesn't fit well to me. Not all bad though. Then, we have This Will Be Our Year. The song is about staying hopeful, in play of a "new years resolution". It's a sweet song, but I'm not really a fan of the production, I don't like the piano on it. But it has alright lyrics with a fine sentiment, not too bad. Just not as blown away. Now, we're on Butcher's Tale (Western Front 1914). It tells a magical story of the perspective of a german 1914 soldier. It's a dark story thats been told dozens of times. Its played well and perfectly pictured. The production goes out of it's way again, lyrics are pretty perfect. Back in its element. Second to last, we have Friends of Mine. The song is a point of view of a person who's in a third wheel, his friends are dating, what he sees and thinks of it. It brings the vibe the first songs played, it's funny, and a simple song. Thoroughly enjoyable. Finally, we have Time of The Season. The song plays out the album simply of an acclamation of ones love for another. Production is great, but for the wild journey this project was, I'm not at all impressed by the ending narrative wise or lyrics wise. What I make of this project is a simple perspective of life. Different points of view, emotions, all the lovely things that make us human. There's an easing simplicity to it. I don't think it's that special and thats what makes this project as beautiful as it is. Just an ode to life, and what a beautiful life it is we live.

First track is called Singing Winds, Crying Beasts. It's a very fun latin groove to it, with gorgeous instrumentals, a thundering cymbals and bongos raining throughout, along with a beautiful chime, piano, and an eventual shrieking guitar, I enjoyed very much, quite the lovely introduction. Next track is Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen. The instrumentals once again sing a lovely love song that gets me swaying hard to the rhythm. The first lyrics pop up, and play along very well to this song. Eventually, the rhythm picks up swiftly with drums and guitar carrying the groove heavily. This song was incredibly well done, so far, I'm quite impressed. After this, we have Oye Como Va. The latin groove keeps swaying, at a much heavier rate this time with this next track, in which I'm not educated well on the history of the song "lowrider" and its genre of origin, but this gives quite the similar sound and rhythm. While it's a fitting sound, I don't feel it fits too well sequencing wise, but still fun. After all that, we have Incident At Neshabur. This gives a classic rock sound, almost reminding me of something Queen would try, but this is before Queen, and this is a latin rock record. At first, I was not impressed with this song, feeling it lacked the inspiration and expression the rest of the record carried. then, once again, I'm surprised at a beat switch, and the beat slows down to breath, then slowly picks up again. I found it quite refreshing to have the track rebirth after it's fiery start. Soon after, we follow through into Se A Cabo. This song is one of the shorter on the record, just fiery energy, reminding me of the final song in the movie whiplash a lot. It's simply an exclamation, more beauty of a latin groove. I think its an alright medium point, and while I love instrumental records, they're always hard to carry without lyrics. The music must be inspiring and diverse heavily, and I don't always feel that with this record. But, not bad so far. Following that, we have Mother's Daughter. Just as I make the comment about no lyrics, we get a song about lyrics. Unfortunately, I had wished the lyrics had a little more substance, it was much, and nowhere near as overwhelming as the music is, as it shines when it plays out. I'm starting to feel a little mixed on this project. Then, we get to Samba Pa Ti, a record that starts slow once again. It's a crying lullaby, and I seem to quite enjoy what it is so far. While the tone for this song is meant to be smoother, the instruments tend to be a little harsher then expected, making me not enjoy it as much as I anticipated. Second to last, we have Hope You're Feeling Better. It's very similar to whats been brought earlier, much like Gypsy Queen. But, its all been done. I just can't with it at this point, idk. I'm not feeling this record. Final track is El Nicoya. Just a simple play out, reminding you of the sounds and energy this record is meaning to bring, and I think, an alright conclusion. In my opinion, this record isn't much. Through every record, I do research to understand the purpose fo the songs and record in general, and maybe it's my lack of knowledge on latin cultures and the bible, but I didn't grasp much of this record. Loved the production at most parts, some of the lyrics fit, but at times this record either tried too much or tried too little, and I'm fairly disappointed looking at its short length. It had one job, and sadly, in my opinion, missed the target. I will take the grains of songs I heard and enjoy those on their own, but this record? It's just okay, I wouldn't obsess over it. Oh well.

First track is Green River, the title track. It's not a major start, just some simple rock, with even simpler lyrics. Hasn't pulled me in yet, we'll see where this project leads. Following that, we have Commotion. This song is a little more upbeat, gets me grooving, and I'm enjoying these lyrics a little more, it plays very well to me, and a much better start. Next, we have Tombstone Shadow. It's just a cold cut blues record. This plays into some deeper meanings, the lyrics depicting a looming greed, or possibly death, mixing the two. I think it is very well done, and once again, fits the sequence. After this, we get Wrote A Song For Everyone. It's a slower tragic piece, a simple unification track. I think it's a right, a little slow though, but not bad. Then, we get to Bad Moon Rising. It's a good song about omens. I'm liking the record so far, shows a lot of humility on it. Continuing, we get Lodi. It plays well, the country rock vibes I've been enjoying so far, and lyrics wise haven't improved, and that's just fine by me. Then, we get Cross-Tie Walker. This track really gets its bumpkin vibe going. However, I felt the pacing was off, it switches too vastly between fast and slow, couldn't enjoy it as much as I've been wanting to. Second to last, we get Sinister Purpose. I'm not too big on the lyrics here, but damn, this record has such an amazing sound, loved that track. good wrap up, but it's not over yet. Our final track is The Night Time Is The Right Time. It's a killer blues finale. The vocals, lyrics, and production really go in at this part. Loved this finale. I think this record has some good things going for it. Different perspectives of a simple man, living in a simple small part of the world, and I absolutely loved the concepts and sounds from it. There were definitely some misses in certain production choices, lyrics as well, but hey, they can't all be gems, this one shines better than most anyways. I definitely enjoyed.