1001 Albums Summary

Great fun start to this journey, not usually "my jam", a hot sunny afternoon in Texas being my worst nightmare as a reserved Brit so a nice surprise. Had a beer after listening.

I remember the hype around this was before anyone had heard a single note. I don't like being told what to like so I never bought it. Despite these heroics the songs were forced down my earphones via the Inbetweeners, Gavin & Stacey and so on. It's a slightly better than average indie album and sounds like everything else released that decade.

Obviously bangers on here but it's a bit more difficult to listen to as an album. I think I prefer some of their other ones overall.

Undeniable impact - this was everywhere when I was about six - and easily their best album for me. Hard to not get a bit fed up of some of these, and actually prefer the second half now, but very strong throughout. Only problem is my tastes have probably moved on now.

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I never listen to this genre and I detest double albums. This is the best example of both I've heard. Wonderful stuff from start to finish.

The fact that I was given this the day after 'Songs in the Key of Life's is a hilarious contrast. Sixty-five minutes; too long! I can picture the exact type of person this is made for, and knew a few of them myself. I don't want to be scared to turn the volume up for the quiet bits for fear of my ears. Occasionally enjoyed listening; and of course 'Hurt' alone is enough to add a star.

It's fine, that's all. Not doing a lot for me. This seems to be their 5th best album on another ranking site, so I don't know if it needs to be here.

Right, I literally don't know who he is. I'm not being stupid or anything, but I physically don't know who Stephen Stills is. He could be the leader of the Special Boat Squadron Service.

Another addition to one of my album "obsession" years (1989). While not my usual genre, this is great fun, well produced and very listenable; I can appreciate the impact.

Yes, I definitely need to listen to a man making an incredibly boring album during a breakdown. I would take every single Pink Floyd album above this. Then again I never 'got' Piper at the Gates of Dawn either, so maybe I'm just not on board with Barrett.

I'm definitely a music over lyrics type, but can appreciate Dylan since I can at least hear what he's singing. Tracks 3-6 are fantastic, as is the final one. There is a five star single LP within the overlong double album. One of Us Must Know might now be my favourite Bob Dylan song.

The middle section is very good, with a mix of softer and heavier tracks; but there is clearly something I'm missing in this. I can't imagine wanting to listen to this in full at any point.

Firstly - this album cover is the worst thing I've ever seen, and I was in 'Nam. Mostly rubbish, except for the title track and maybe Low Life. And no I do not dislike 'Post Punk', Mr Generator. I don't want to look at that stupid face anymore, so here are your two stars and into the soup you can disappear.

I think this is fine?

Started off ok, descending into a more annoying version of Bloc Party.

Two from Stevie in the first three weeks or so. More great stuff here - I may have peaked early with Songs in the Key of Life, but with this allegedly being the "worst" of his classic period I'm looking forward to the others.

1977 is an incredible year for albums, with a crowning jewel sitting at the top. Three songwriters firing off hits, but somehow all feeling like they fit together - I still remember the first time I heard the transition from Second Hand News to Dreams. Still manages to be front loaded, but with the most ridiculous run of eight tracks before it starts to lag, I might let it off. Great choice for my week off work, instant five stars without having to listen (I will listen again, and again).

Somehow never listened to early Genesis before; this is great, although dauntingly long of course. It'll need a few listens, but it's a masterpiece. Lyrics might indeed be completely mental, but the music is incredible.

!!! Introducing Sonic the Hedgehog !!! Well this makes me appreciate some of the other albums from 1965 a lot more! Mostly covers, and I know one song from an advert (and their own 'Psycho' sounds almost identical). Not great on the ears. !!!Una Estrella!!!

I like them, and can't think of anything negative to say about this album, but that's about it.

Another contender for most obnoxious face on an album cover. Almost as irritating as the organ noodling throughout. First half had some ok bits, enough for a three; second half bored me to tears so two for you. I think I might like the later stuff more? I just don't get the Doors early doors.

I've rarely listened to a full Blur album. I generally either love or hate their singles and never really dived into the rest. I like the variation here and some interesting parts; nothing elevating it to "great" (4), so I'll probably give this a "good" (3).

As others have pointed out, it's quite Homogenic with Oasis, like a Mezzanine within their proverbial building. Weezer very confused by the addition. I suppose there were no other albums from the 90s that could have been included instead.

Classic 80s pop, didn't actually expect to see them on this list! Some of it blends together a bit, but a fun listen.

Nice enough for the background music while I sip the first drink in the evening on a cruise ship. Otherwise wouldn't be reaching for this any time soon.

Sounds great for 1966. Can I have something more interesting please?

Another one from the 1989 club. This is a nice companion to the De La Soul album from the same year; I'm not well versed in the genre but these were a great starting point. Really great production and appreciate the sampling. Very close to a five.

Probably my favourite Beatles album; 35 minutes of perfect 60s music. So much variation, but still feels cohesive enough with the Revolver 'sound'. There is little to separate Paul and John on this one - this is the one album I'd choose to demonstrate the best of both.

First commute in two weeks and I get an album I can't even listen to! This is actually great, interesting stuff.

Very nice, much better than expected and easier on the ear than Dylan.

Really lovely snapshot of a different time. Saying that, this is closer to the year of my birth than we are now. I want to be there, with a single malt or perhaps an Old Fashioned.

Abbey Road, by the actual Beatles, is a good album. So there you go.

Quite a harsh listen; jazz needs to be an easier listen for my sensitive little ears.

I like it; I'm just not completely sure this sort of Jazz is for me! Appreciate the musicianship. I keep coming back to this, so I think I'll give this a generous 4.

It's ok; I sort of 'nothing' this.

Everyone's favourite acronym ITCOTCK makes an appearance. Good lord - the moment 'Epitaph' kicked in I knew this was special. I sat this one out for so long, perhaps assuming it was all just noodling, instead of just partly. I still hate the cover though. That said - it's hilarious how much they've stretched this out to 44 minutes, especially the second side. Torn between a four or five...bonus point for this being from the 60s and therefore its influence.

The middle album in the 'cocaine trilogy'. Listened to this a lot when I was getting into Bowie in the last few years. The opening two tracks are stunning, with the first side easily the strongest. The second side is a bit less consistent, but overall an easy four stars (as with a lot of Bowie's classic period).

Another nice enough album that doesn't do a lot for me, other than sounding like 1958 with better production. The instrumental at the end is actually my highlight.

I don't really 'get' Jimi Hendrix; this is decent enough but nothing more. I'm not very familiar with the albums so perhaps one of the others will float my boat a little more.

More like Nilsson Schmils...fuck!

Highlights are Evermore, Stairway, Levee. Superlative.

I've always been aware of Neil Young as a staple of the 70s, but never listened to any of it. I love the half acoustic / half electric album style. I'm also aware that he appears on the list nine times, only matched by Bowie, Lennon and McCartney. I'm intrigued...

What the flip is this? Seems it's popular with people in the States, but this is a pretty solid "no" from me.

Endless, directionless proggy noodling, I love this stuff!

Quite a few of these were indeed the 90s, alongside "Torn" and a few Oasis songs. Not really an album I'll listen to in full though.

I'd only really listened to the debut before, and loved the softer tracks so this is pretty good. I quite enjoyed the experimental ending, so this scrapes into the fours.

I gave Elephant three stars, mainly because of an inexplicable dislike for Mr White, or perhaps others' obsession with him. Probably should be a four. This is more of the same, so not bad, but fewer standouts - I definitely can't see me returning to it again.

Thought I'd instantly love this, although it's a bit more of a slow burn. Certainly interesting though, and the next album irritated me so much that I'm rounding this one up.

Eugh, this reminds me of that 2002-04 period, where this sort of rubbish was playing constantly and I was an awkward early teenager. Unusual in that it's the singles that piss me off here. And it's an HOUR long, WHY?!

Two artists I've recently been getting into are Brian Eno and Talking Heads, so this is a match made in heaven for me. I only recently discovered this album's existence and have been looking forward to it arriving. The first half in particular is a great companion to Remain in Light, before gradually becoming slower and more ambient towards the end. The album hasn't aged a day in my opinion. Yet another masterpiece from the incredible 1977-1981 period. Not up everyone's street I'm sure, but this is definitely forming part of my collection.

First track won me over; the next two put me right off (really irritating vocals); four and five had me back on board and then it was fairly consistent to the end. Definitely an intriguing one, will need more listening.

Solid album, some real highlights and no obvious lowlights.

Progressive Soul, love this!

First of all, the extreme stereo mix is too much for me which doesn't help! The first half is alright, nothing to set the world alight. Second half is...interesting. I now have an odd craving for tobacco.

Decent enough album; as someone has suggested it's odd that an artist's 458th album appears here above some others. Opening track is great.

Honestly never understood the concept. Apparently it's a "virtual band". Well it isn't, is it? It's a band. With some cartoon videos. But with humans e.g. Damon Albarn from Blur (also a band) doing the music, like a band does. So it's a band. Anyway, the music is alright. Probably because it's performed by accomplished musicians within a band. Not by non-existent cartoon characters.

1977 again, what a stunning year. Pretzel Logic was a real grower for me; must have been in a bad mood to have rated it a 2, as it's at least a 4! I knew this was easily their most highly rated album by music nerds. It's incredibly well produced as many others have stated. Whether you enjoy it seems to rest upon whether this is enough for you or whether you require it to have some deeper meaning. Personally, I couldn't give a flip about lyrics if it sounds this amazing on headphones. The album was made for an incredible audio experience and that's what it does. An easy 9/10 for me; now I'm off to explore the rest of the catalogue (except the albums left on this list).

Fairly decent; I can imagine listening to this in the car on the way to seeing Terminator 2. If I lived in LA or something.

Not as annoying as I thought this would be. Nice and short, inoffensive, definition of a three.

Just bog standard punk noise, isn't it? Mostly blended into one sound. Bit of fun though I suppose!

This link took me to a version with an extra track from the US release - interesting, while it's more generic I prefer 'Change Your Mind' to the irritating 'Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll'. While it's part of a 2000s soup, it does sound better than the other Indie bands of this time, and has held up relatively well. I think? 'Mr Brightside', however, can fuck right off. I'll see you at the next wedding no doubt.

Wow, this is a great find - I don't think I knew this band existed despite knowing a couple of tracks. Funky stuff!

Starts off alright but soon descends into a mix of slow grunge and grating noise. A bit below average overall.

On the fence for this one; starts off strong but possibly meanders and could be trimmed by a couple of songs. A generous / low four; you're welcome.

Inoffensive, lovely and short 50s thing.

Having owned the Best of R.E.M. 1988-2003, I somehow never collected any of their albums, despite being an album sort of person (shocking I know). Imagine my surprise to find five albums I had no idea existed until a few years ago. This is the pick of them, incredibly fresh for 1983 and easily one of their best. Really wanted to give this a big five, but it's a high four - only one R.E.M. album reaches that level.

Never my genre, but so much fun. Silly, bollocky fun, although I'm aware it's supposed to be angry. The album title is still funny. A mad burst of energy from the insane year that was 1977.

I believe you have my stapler. I Iike to listen to the radio at a reasonable volume. I didn't receive my paycheck this week.

Radiohead have a few guaranteed five star albums, and here's the first one. They are one of a small handful of bands where each album is unique and surprising in some way. Of course it's pretentious as anything, but at least they can back this up with an amazing result almost every time.

Well...my previous knowledge of this band was the score from the Living Daylights and Brass in Pocket by Scarlett Johansson. The first half is so good, the energy driving things along. Then it suddenly becomes more 'poppy' and we get the singles. Still great; we then end with another high energy track. Loved this and have been listening all day. Only question is - is this a 70s or 80s record?

I definitely agree with others that this is a lovely chilled out listen - 50s albums have a timeless, yet 'of the time' feel that maybe boosts their rating a bit on here. That, and the fact that there aren't about 300 albums included from this decade. I've realised I enjoy albums with distinct halves in terms of style, having just had two of these in a row.

Every Beatles album took me some time to get into - since I'd never listened to one in its entirety until adulthood, I was expecting the second coming of Jesus. This was not helped by the old stereo mixes - this has now been fixed for many of their classic works now. Anyway this one took even longer, as thirty tracks I've never heard before is insane for a band that had been built up so much. Like everyone else I'm always trying to find the ideal single album here, but I'd pretty much take 80% of the first one and swap a couple around. The second half drags on so much at times. A classic, obviously belongs on the list; it's in the second tier of Beatles records and probably my fifth favourite.

It's nice; I've been a bit generous with the fours lately and wasn't sure if this quite gets there. Once again, I wonder - if only there were any other more interesting albums released this year. Even if we were to delve into an obscure country like, I don't know, Iceland! However...the first half does grab me, and if we removed a couple of tracks it would be a great length. Overall a solid album. 7/10

I didn't even know these were by the same artist, let alone the same album. I'm not even sure what genre this is; trip hop? Love it. 1991 was a bit of a year!

Who knows what this is! Starts off slightly interesting and becomes quite funny. Final ten minute 'epic' seals the deal for the two.

Somehow never heard of this album, although it's in the top 100 of another list I've referenced for years. Very decent first half, at times veers into the generic psychedelia I'm not into but plenty of highlights. Once again, this would be an incredible ten track album (although it's already a good length).

Miles Davis has so many albums Wikipedia can't even be bothered to count them. Apparently Laughing Stock by Talk Talk based it's structure on this album. I've also seen this described as an early ambient work. So it's no wonder I'm intrigued.

This is ridiculously hard to rate - sometimes I love their sound, except when I'm just not bothered. Less overblown than Daydream Nation but doesn't have Teen Age Riot. More highs than lows though. It's pretty rad, as they say in 1990.

The first track is incredible, of course. The rest obviously paved the way for the likes of MBV - but Loveless has a sound that does something to me, whereas this one is much more grating at times. The second half is overall much more listenable, which I'd not appreciated before.

Decent album, nothing hugely memorable other than Private Sorrow being a highlight, and Baron Saturday sounding a bit like former UK Chancellor George Osborne having an acid trip.

Always felt Nevermind was the most front loaded album I've come across; then earlier this year I gave this one a proper listen. Perhaps it's the sequencing but I find this much better overall, even if it starts off a bit keen. The middle section (tracks 3 to 6) is incredible and the album ends beautifully. Ultimately the best thing they released is the lowest rated of their three entries on here.

Ah eleven tracks, great length...what? An hour and ten minutes?!

Fine

Sorry, are film scores now allowed? Where are the rest of them then?

Good clean fun. Turns out I really like Megadeth!

Things Dolly Parton doesn't understand: - Why men are pricks - Why her mum's a slag - What happens when we die

This just goes on forever! Starts off well, ends ok, middle is interminable.

I'm not overly sure what this is! Never dull though, unlike the albums either side of this one.

First track - not bad, Scrubs! Rest of it - boring as sin.

Third track - these are the people hoovering up the awards and money? I'm obviously a special little snowflake as I don't really understand. And I was about 25 when this came out, not 105. Had to listen to the Pretenders again to wash it down. Struggle to really get through it, it's about six days long.

A great palate cleanser after the corporate committee based musings of Beyoncé and Friends.

Somehow never listened to the album before, despite obsessively listening to Hallelujah I the past (this and multiple other versions). Pretty good isn't it?

'It is considered to be their most accessible album' LOL.

You're at the barbers in the waiting area, sitting uncomfortably; seven people in front of you; tinny speakers playing this too loudly.

Classic ROCK, but not much more than that.

There were a group of guys from a particular school who were obsessed with this band in their teens. I remember listening to a lot of their hits but I'm not entirely sure I ever really liked them.

More three star ROCK.

Just bloody moaning - I like it!

As usual plenty of complaints about British artists. I hate to break it to our American friends but this band are regularly played on the radio here, and we have never heard a lot of the stuff you describe as 'iconic' and 'everywhere'. Basically there are too many from both sides of the pond!

In 90s Britain it was a legal requirement that every home possessed copies of Queen's Greatest Hits I, Queen Greatest Hits II, and Abba Gold. However most of us aren't too familiar with either artist's studio albums. This is a very decent one, with lots of variation and contributions from the whole band. Look forward to hearing some more.

I find the almost universal love/hate for Radiohead fascinating - especially this, surely one of their most accessible albums. I'm sure it demonstrates something about the way we process sound. Anyway, this album was free (or a few grand if you felt generous) so obviously gets five stars.

This is so much better than the herby album. It's also growing on me, so I think this is getting top marks.

An absolute three-sterpiece.

Lovely

Nothing to add, kind regards.

This all sounds the same to me.

Beggars Belief this made Banq

'You're The Best Thing' sounds like it's coming from my Sega Mega Drive.

So bloody boring; and clearly there are two people of equal prominence on this. Quite funny that Spotify only credits her on one of the tracks.

Oh another one!

I'm not sure what everyone's problem is with this. Great album of two halves.

Short and sweet; first couple of tracks stand out the most.

Feels quite Trip Hoppy. Nowhere near as bad as some of the reviews suggest. Rounding up in sympathy!

Oh this is where all these incredibly American ones come from to drive me a bit mad every December. I did know almost all of them so fair enough. Also a Christmas compilation, so not going on my home page thank you.

Wow, this is up there with Violator (spoilers, also a five).

This has been on my 'to listen' list for years. To be honest I was expecting an absolute masterpiece, but instead I think it's just decent. I'm probably far too familiar with a couple of the tracks, but had never heard the majority.

Like a lovely cup of coffee this!

This was an absolute chore to get through.

More inexplicably harsh reviews of this one!

I like this band and their style; but this one doesn't stand out to me. I don't quite understand why they have so many albums on this list!

Ooh what a naughty boy!

Nina gives good voice

Two from Nick Drake in quick succession - I think I actually prefer this to Pink Moon, a bit more variation.

I think I need to watch this film immediately!

Pretty basic.

Ohhh so this is why everything sounds like this now? Don't try and trick me with the Playstation thing, I'm more of an N64 guy anyway.

Maybe a tad long but the good stuff is brilliant. Lovely on the ol' headphones.

Not bad, not brilliant.

Some absolute classics I used to listen to all the time. Also a few I used to skip - most of this is doing the same thing, with a varying success rate.

Say smooth one more time. I double dare you. Two brilliant tracks, the rest was a little bit boring.

A lot to appreciate here, even if some of it blends in a little bit. Sounds a bit like a musical.

Until quite recently I assumed "Just What I Needed" was a song from about 2004. Obviously it isn't though. Because it isn't shit.

Erm, ok!

Dull as Hull

Starts off alright but then some snoring commenced.

Moss Garden is an amazing Eno track. On a Bowie album of course, why the eff not.

Somehow missed this at the time; I like it although it does go on a bit at times.

Reminds me of the two amazing Talk Talk albums, which are quite unbelievably not on the list.

Crikey chaps, it's 6.30am, could you turn it down a notch?

Why be dull? Quite.

This is an absolute five if you removed three tracks and maybe shortened a couple of others. There There is easily one of the best things they ever recorded. Scrapes a five, and I'm probably being harsh because this band are on another level.

I'm not sure what I like more - the incredible opening three tracks, or the insane second half of this album. One of two ridiculous highlights of 1989.

Funk yes

Immediately sounds like annoying young people. Shakes fist!

I can only listen to seven of these, although they are very nice. I also feel bad for Suba, so I'll add a star for Suba. Thank you Suba.

Prettyyy, pretty good.

I wouldn't listen to this sort of thing very often but this album pretty much covers it for me. This getz a five.

Good clean fun. May I suggest simply not breaking the law?

Interesting enough idea I suppose, good for my modern attention sp...ooh a bird!

Nothing much to say really.

I blame the existence of the phrase 'landfill indie' solely on this album. That said, I'd have lapped this up if I were a couple of years older. It just sounds like the 2000s - although I've never understood why the slightly annoying 'Last Nite' was the popular song in the UK, when 'Hard to Explain' is one of the best of the decade.

"Dave, can't we just put a 'The' in our name, as that's what everyone will be doing anyway?" "No." "Seriously, why n..." "We are Legion. We are Eagle."

James Bond films not mentioned: For Your Eyes Only Octopussy A View To A Kill The Living Daylights Licence To Kill Goldeneye Tomorrow Never Dies The World Is Not Enough Die Another Day Quantum Of Solace Skyfall Spectre No Time To Die On Her Majesty's Secret Service (this one understandable because George Lazenby) Deduct one star.

Quite like a few of these, mainly the ones with the ladies.

Nine Apples out of ten.

You know what it's like, you start saying 'Goodbye' and before you know it it's an hour and sixteen minutes later.

Just about gets a four, although to be honest it's mainly because the 80s are unfairly punished on here when they are clearly the best decade.

Bit of fun, bit of a grower. Rugrats.

Yes, yes, once again congratulations for drinking yourself to death at 27 but this is fairly dull. Better than the annoying debut at least.

Omnipotent Musical Deities Obviously Much Dancing Oh My Days

Some great stuff, some real rubbish. For me their third best, from a band who recorded possibly one of my top five all time albums. Kim is the real Deal as ever.

Quincy Jones, excellent. Some great gems in here after a couple of overplayed classics. As always, not necessarily written by Jackson but a decent album.

Starts off nice enough but soon gets a bit tedious. Sickly sweet and depressed, and I say that as a Radiohead fan.

Netflix exclusive sitcom music.

I like it. You've all got it in for the 80s for some reason.

Looking at another review here: "Sounds like drinking beers in the sun, smoking marlborough lights, cracking on with girls and feeling invincible... All the best bits of being in your late teens" - erm yes of course, will let you know when that happens.

Salvation lies within.

I was completely unfamiliar with the second side. Sublime! Really captures the essence of growing up in Kent...

Another soundtrack chosen seemingly at random. I like it!

I can’t believe the top review for this record (as of March 2025) is from someone complaining about someone trying to use their PhD in Mathematics as justification for not liking hip-hop. Lame.

Is this like any Francis Ford Coppola film, where I need to be American to really get it? I tried really hard - it's got a good energy but I'm just not following it.

Lots going on but not going anywhere.

I like this late 90s sound. Sorry to anyone who can't deal with an album being produced in the UK.

It's good but I can't imagine I'll listen to it again. Except when making Bolognese apparently.

Like a band playing in the pub on a Tuesday evening, when you'd like them to be slightly quieter so you can chat about the local elections before going out for your regular curry. Why is Rod Stewart a thing again? He's just there?

"Please leave a review" well I doubt they need my blessing. Best tracks: The one where they say Dark Side of the Moon. The one with the guitar. The one with the man from 1857 wittering on. The one with the heartbeats. The one that goes dunuhnuhnuhnuhnuhnun wibble wobble wibble wobble. The one where they complain about the thing they are to this day receiving unimaginable amounts of from this record.

Yes! Lots of fun, would be even better knocking back the beers. I can skip the Christmas one right?

Great fun, high energy, but no further ideas after about track 2.

The first minute is great, but it plods along from there and never really recovers. Just 'ok' throughout.

As the holy keywords say, 'Unique fuzzy Kevin vibe'. Although conversely 'guitar boring noisy guitars'. I can't think of any other type of music where someone has knocked out something like this, said "that's it, we've completed Shoegaze, everyone f**k off now". The rating is shockingly (perhaps not surprisingly) low, this is the best album of 1991 - and that is really saying something. If you're not completely blown away when 'To Here Knows When' kicks in, maybe it's not for you.

Cool as anything, this gets nine Debbies out of ten.

Might sound like it's from the 60s, but I love this. Each side has something to offer.

This is 1995! First few tracks are amazing.

Interesting, not quite for me.

Completely new to me, very different for 1971!

Simply stunning.

Definitely would have been amazing in 1970. Some real highlights, but too many tracks I'm less bothered about to get the full marks.

Should be tailored down to a swift 40 mins but otherwise it's pretty decent.

1981's perfect run comes to an end. I should like this more but it never quite grabs me, almost annoying at times.

1001 Albums To Listen To Until You Die. I'm not sure whether I'll finish this whole list or this one album first.

Adele is undoubtedly good, but probably more of a singles lass than an album genius.

I thought I hated Bruce - his two most famous songs can absolutely flip off. But I actually like this one, consistently good overall.

I just like this genre and am probably up-rating slightly. Scrapes a 4 despite dragging along a bit.

Once again, nothing against the lads but not enough interesting stuff going on musically. I can't really hear lyrics so they might as well be talking about eating ice cream round Nan's house.

Rather British don't you think?

I was obsessed with finding the opening track as a child (in a Spotify free world), although that has dated quite a bit now. Some really obnoxious stuff on here - always hated some of the more popular tracks - but a lot of hits on one record so an extra star for that.

I feel like this should be a five. I even own this album. But it's never quite clicked with me (but is still obviously a great album).

Nice enough, all very similar and not quite the most excitement I've ever had.

Still no idea who these chaps are; never heard a note of this and I'm now convinced you're all making stuff up about remembering them. I quite like this one though!

Enjoying delving into this band I only knew a little about. This is pretty great for 1987, and the opening track is incredible. Current ranking is Daydream Nation > Goo > Sister > Dirty

Starts off fun, but goes fairly stale after a while. Fun fact - this is not their best album.

Very little out there sounds this good.

I've been sitting on this one for a while - it's still blowing me away weeks later. Pretty much a perfect album. As pointed out elsewhere this isn't really 'country' music at all, at least to my ears.

That second half is stunning.

I like it! I can hear what the lad is saying - I can only imagine and laugh about their reactions to the modern world.

My backwards journey through Stevie continues. Another great album, although I actually slightly prefer Fulfillingness' First Finale.

Probably the best of an insane run of albums. First side is mad, the opening track one of their very best. It's actually the second side that has grown on me a bit though - Houses in Motion, Seen and Not Seen, Listening Wind all brilliant.

Seems I quite like Neil Young...

Still not a fan of this lot but I think their better albums are around the corner - we'll see...

Opening is great, after that it's just quite generic isn't it? I'm stunned by how highly rated this is!

I've given a lot of 3s to this genre so far - very little has offended my ears but hard to get on board where I don't often focus on lyrics. In this case I've also never been to the US, let alone New York, so I don't have the familiarity required either. This one does have great production, has aged well, and is actually a good length for once. Very decent debut and I'm sure it actually deserves a higher score.

Saved by the third side - listening as though this were the first, as advised in a few places and this actually improves the album.

Quite funny at times; impossibly British. I could have sworn this was released in 2006; the singles got old very quickly.

More intriguing jazz which will require more listening.

Jolly good fun with a silly name too.

For some reason time just flies by when I listen to this. It helps that it's a perfect 38 minutes long, as with a lot of Bowie's albums. The first half sounds great, no track outstays its welcome. The second half (which I always thought begins with 'A New Life ..') introduced me to Brian Eno, so thank Low for that.

As much as I'd like to hate this, I enjoy the music of it. The lyrics are quite silly at times but I'm less bothered by that side of things, which is why hip hop is such a struggle for me in the first place.

It's Abba, it's four stars, good stuff.

Lovely stuff. She'll go far.

The ending credits of every Richard Curtis film. I don't even dislike it, it's just a bit generic of this time and not my thing. I swear half of these 90s albums are in there to mess up the overall ratings.

First half is varied, brilliant and flows so well. Second half is more mixed but the last couple of tracks are great. The first great Bowie album.

Well of course it's pointless, but I absolutely love it! I did not expect to give a double live album top marks but the second half smashed that ceiling.

Rather Large Onslaught of the senses, for want of a better phrase. Top three of 1991 and that is saying something.

Wow - to follow on from yesterday's review, this is also in the top three albums of 1991. I'm really not a 'grunge' person but this is the best I've heard of it. The first minute is one of my favourite album openings, and 'Black' is one of the best tracks I've ever heard.

Sounds really good. Might not be my 'go to' on a rainy day in England, but perhaps it should be?

Amazing late, late (late) night music.

Onions

This is the slimmed down version from an original plan to do 100. Nice that they cut it to a reasonable length of 17 years. I'm still going, and resorted to shuffle to get through it. However the fact that none have annoyed me so far, some even made me laugh, is enough for a 4.

The Beachles. Best tracks were written by others.

Great fun; the middle two (and longest) tracks are amazing.

Never heard of them honestly. Begins and ends very well, with some much less interesting bits in between. Overall a great album (8/10).

Another decent jazz album - I'm actually starting to look forward to anything in this genre. Ouch, my knees!

Quite underwhelming, this is supposed to be Madonna's best album?

Better than expected, but a bit one note - above average 6/10.

Obsessed with the ending of the title track. Quite a mixed bag but intriguing.

Big fun times; better than expected!

Definitely better than 1984, but still only a high 3 as most of it just doesn't quite resonate with me.

Very nice album, I think it's rated more sensibly on here than some other places.

First track is amazing, up there with the previous album. The rest is decent and certainly far from boring. I've started looking forward to jazz!

According to my magical source of information there are currently 6,797 albums better than this one.

They say you love the music that was released in your teenage years - well unfortunately this was the sort of thing released. Nothing wrong with it, catchy, with an almost laughable influence from the Strokes. I bought this and listened to it on repeat. Then I found music I liked so much more, most of which is from before or around the time I was born, and with very few exceptions the 2000s have faded from my interest.

Great album with two distinct halves, perhaps their best overall.

Good fun, and clearly influential to a lot of my favourite music.

Sadly I'm not really into drugs and/or squalor, but there are definitely highlights on this flawed classic.

Ah yes the 347th best album of 2002, on here rather than Interpol currently ranking in 2nd. The cover annoys me a little bit; the music is fine.

I've always found this one a nicely varied, slightly meandering mess. A great album but I'm stunned it's in the top 20.

The band is really good and I feel like this should be my thing, but something just doesn't quite click. I wonder if any of the other 237 albums they have on here will fare better.

This was getting a strong 4, as it begins and ends with two of my favourite Talking Heads tracks. Now I reckon this is their most consistent album. 9/10.

Took a few listens but pretty decent. 7/10

Ah yes that song that played every time I was in the car in the 90s.

This one feels less varied than Catch a Fire and isn't holding my attention really. Sounds really good of course.

Well I just think they're neat!

Thank you Mister Cube, Some hand wringers here cannot Detect irony.

Radiohead but With more robots, finally Some good '02 food.

I never knew that DB was involved, but now It's so obvious.

Surely must be an Inspiration to Talk Talk, Who should have more here.

Radiohead, but more boring, and the cover is annoying me.

The same two songs repeated over and over? And that might be generous. Nice and short though...

A bit sickly sweet and indulgent really

Is it just me, or Is Bob Dylan Rod Stewart, In negative form?

This is wonderful... What is wrong with all you lot, Can't hack the eighties?

So Foo King Boring, Boring name, boring band, yawn... Insert last line here.

Rest in peace Dad, who loved and introduced me to this album; and Brian, who had a hand or two in making it. Incidentally, the instrumental version opened this album up for me, so it's worth your time - I wish more albums had this little extra.

Second half (fifth track onwards) is actually sublime.

Intriguing 7/10

Far too much of this Is ruined, I can't listen. And Dookie better.

We've got five stars, what a surprise.

This guy again?!

Great opener, a really decent and varied record.

So much more variety than I expected. The middle section is stunning, such a lovely 80s sound. The title track is one of the most important songs to me from the last few years, and one of the best things I've ever heard.

Begins a high three, Ends a low five, I know just What to do with you.

Bang average

No

AHAAAAA

Two hours is a bit long for a feature length film, but with time I enjoyed this beyond the obvious two incredible tracks.

Five stars for Mr Slash

It's not about you, you mathematical dick!

Lots of love for the 80s feel

Made me laugh a bit at least

I liked the second album more...

Jesus Christ, another one?

Silly title, great music

"Boss, you're alive! I'm so glad to see you!" "Me too" *shoots*

Surprised I missed this one in 2003, surely this was from about 2011? Mostly very average noise with a couple of great tracks.

Pretty much for the odd numbered tracks!

Enjoyed this FAR more than expected. Might go for full marks for the fun of it.

Now I'm not one of those "oooh Bleach is the best Nirvana album" contrarians, however I will say "oooh isn't In Utero a slightly better album than Nevermind actually?!" For me this isn't even in the top five for 1991, although that's a little unfair. If you're asking, which you're not: My Bloody Valentine - Loveless Massive Attack- Blue Lines Talk Talk - Laughing Stock Pearl Jam - Ten REM - Out of Time

Spelling leafs a lot to be dizired

It's Joni, it's a four at least.

This genre is a very hard sell for me.

Interesting to say the least.

Lots of fun, just not enough variety for the full marks.

Well clearly I've not given this album the proper listen it deserves, what an incredible hour or so. So much better than "punk", this is musically brilliant and so much variety. Just a top band!

Great opening couple of tracks, then about as exciting as his name.

Surprisingly unboringed by this one.

Unexpectedly fantastic. Easier on the ears than their classic too.

Great variety, I see the appeal. Not quite a masterpiece for me.

Another great time listening to this; for some reason reminds me of my early childhood.

Classic Provincial Dad album I was listening to long before being a Provincial Dad.

Well I was going to reference the Album That Must Not Be Uttered Here, but right now this is my favourite Massive Attack album. Final three tracks (ignoring the live cover) are brilliant, especially Sly which is basically their Bond theme.

Part four seems the most popular but this might even be my least favourite track. I loved the whole album.