1001 Albums Summary

I enjoyed this more than I expected to!

Very repetitive

Not for me

Did not care for this at all

I enjoyed this one. Not necessarily my style of music, but still a solid listen.

Best album by a band with a different singer than previous? I'd vote yes!

Take Me Out, Matinee, Darts of Pleasure were decent. Probably wouldn't listen again.

The music wasn't awful, but I was not a fan of the Spanish lyrics. Would not seek out again.

Not my style at all, but not a terrible listen. The songs transition pretty seamlessly, so it's almost like one long electronic song. Phantom & Phantom II were jams. I probably wouldn't seek it out again, but I didn't hate it.

One of the best debut albums of all time!

Not a huge Bowie fan in general. This album was more enjoyable than some of his later stuff. I wasn't crazy about his cover of Across the Universe, but this wasn't a bad listen. I've heard Fame on the radio ad nauseum for years, but otherwise I wasn't familiar with any of the songs.

Starts off OK but loses steam after the first 3 songs. Too much electronic drum machine and the songs get longer and drag on. Would not listen again.

I didn't hate this but I didn't love it either. I'll give it a 2 because there were parts that I enjoyed.

Fun mix of 70's R&B and Disco. Vocals are fantastic, recommend listening with speakers that allow the bass to shine through. I enjoyed this album quite a bit, added most of the songs to my iTunes library. 3.5/5

Fairly generic late 60's psychedelic rock. Similar to the Zombies, the Animals, the Turtles, etc. Not a bad listen.

Hard to go wrong with Neil Young! I had never listened to much of his post-70's stuff, but this was a pleasant surprise. Some of the songs were a bit long but they didn't get boring at all.

Very well written album with instantly recognizable tracks! I hesitate to give 5 stars simply because there are 3 eight minute+ songs on this album. It's a killer album, with one of the most iconic covers, but in general I feel like songs over 6 minutes tend to drag on toward the end.

Loses 1 star from me for having multiple <1 minute transition tracks and skits that, in my opinion, don't add anything to the album. Not my style of music in general, but growing up in the 90's, I was familiar with multiple tracks.

First Depeche Mode album I've ever listened to. Very New Wave/synth pop sound, not really my style but I can see why they're as popular as they are.

Not a fan of his voice, feel like the singing is frequently off key. Emerick's stamp is evident in the recording/production quality though. Man Out of Time was a decent song, but wouldn't seek this one out again.

I'm a fan of most 90's Britpop but wasn't familiar with this band or album. I got a bit of a Bowie vibe from the singer at times. Overall, nothing really jumped out at me but not an unenjoyable listen - would probably listen again.

Makes me feel like I'm sitting in a smoky nightclub nursing an old fashioned. Very chill background music, I dig it.

Some decent bluesy guitar licks, a couple cool instrumental jams and several toe tapping songs. Overall an enjoyable listen from an artist I wasn't familiar with. I wouldn't mind taking a deeper dive into his catalogue.

A little too punk rock for my taste, but not an unpleasant listen.

She has a fantastic voice, and I can absolutely see why she was as influential and groundbreaking as she was when she debuted. That said, I'm not a big fan of folk music. I didn't hate the album but I wouldn't seek it out again.

Hadn't heard anything from this album other than Rikki Don't Lose That Number. Steely Dan is one of those bands where I'm content with the hits and don't feel a need to explore their deep cuts.

I'm a bigger fan of Off the Wall than Thriller, but this is still a great album!

Gives me a Van Morrison vibe

Can't hear his voice without thinking of Toy Story. Not my favorite voice, but the music was OK. I don't think I would seek it out again.

Probably my least favorite of all TP albums, but it's still TP! Some classic hits and straight-forward rock n roll.

All killer, no filler! 5/5

It took me a while to learn to appreciate the Smiths, but now that I do I find their music to be quite enjoyable. 3.5/5

I'm not a big Taylor Swift fan in general. I enjoyed her two mostly acoustic albums released during COVID lockdown. But, this album is solid. Her last decent pop-based album, IMO.

Overall this is the best Rolling Stones album, in my opinion.

A good blend of jazz, funk and rock. Fairly typical of 70's jazz fusion albums. Enjoyable listen. That said, I'm not a fan of 7,8,9+ minute songs that drag on, so that drops this one to a 3/5 for me.

Other than the title track, I'd say this album is fairly forgettable 80's synth-pop. The Eurythmics, in my opinion, are a singles/best of band, not a 'listen to the whole album' band.

As a guitar player, I love listening to the old blues legends and hearing their chops and techniques. Some of Muddy's stuff is a little slow, and I don't love his voice, but it definitely fits his style and just the genre in general. Can't complain about this one. 3.5/5

Soulful, funky, and smooth with some cool covers thrown in. Enjoyable listen, would listen again. 4/5

Iconic. Not entirely my style, but still an enjoyable listen.

Classic, old school rock n roll

I feel like jam bands are best appreciated live, rather than on record. I enjoy the Allman brothers, but some of these versions of their songs just go on forever. Because of that, I give it 2/5.

I've always found the White Stripes to be a little too "garage rock" and unpolished for my taste. That said, this is still a rocker of an album with some classics from my high school days that instantly take me back.

Despite multiple attempts, I just cannot get into Steely Dan

I've never been a big prog/art rock fan, and this album is no exception. A few decent moments, but I would not seek it out again.

Other than 'Babylon', I wasn't familiar with anything on this album. Overall, kind of a slow listen. Not terrible, but not great either - decent background music. I don't know that I would listen again.

It took me a while to learn to appreciate Rush. The 20 minute opening track is a bit much, but the rest of the album is great!

Not really my style, but this was decent background music while I was working.

I was not familiar with this artist, but this was a decent listen. Vocals were just meh but the early 90's indie rock feel was awesome. I would listen again.

Overall, my favorite Metallica album. I'm not the biggest fan of theirs, but this is always a solid listen!

I think 10-12 good songs would have been better than 40 meh songs, some of which are incredibly short. Probably wouldn't seek this one out again. Hearing the Jackass into on Corona was pretty funny though.

Started off strong with "People Hold On" and progressively got more electronic and boring.

One of the best songwriters, in my humble opinion. I was familiar with the hits, but hadn't ever listened to the entire album. I don't know that I would dive into the deep cuts again but it was an enjoyable listen. 3.5/5.

Not for me at all.

Quintessential rock opera; Quadrophenia is superior, in my opinion, but the band had more time to grow before that came out. I'm a big fan of the Who so this is an easy 5/5 for me.

Not for me. 1/5

I was vaguely familiar with CHVRCHES, but I had never sat and listened to one of their albums as a whole. Overall, this was a pretty decent album! Catchy melodies and great production.

I just can't get into Bowie

One of my favorite albums of the 60's, whether you can see the toilet or not! (IYKYK)

In general I'm not a huge fan of live albums. IMO they fail to recreate the experience of seeing a band live and in-person. Long versions of songs and jam sessions drag on. I like Deep Purple, and I like these songs, but I give the live album version 2/5.

Not for me.

Straight good old rock and roll. An absolute banger.

2

I went into this with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Would I listen again? Maybe not, but a decent album.

I enjoyed this more than I expected

Basically just loud noise.

Hands down my favorite Steely Dan album

Not terrible but not great either. I feel like they're trying to be the Beatles meets the Byrds meets Dylan.

Not my favorite Coral album.

This was an enjoyable listen. I got Coltrane vibes at times and Vince Guaraldi vibes at others.

Can I give this 6 stars?

I have listened to Joy Division songs, but never a whole album. I liked this album, but I didn't really hear anything special that would make me listen again.

I enjoyed this album more than I expected to - I'm not a huge Jack White fan, but this was a cool listen. I added several songs to my library and would listen to this again.

Solid early rhythm & blues album. He has a great voice.

3.5/5

I didn't know what to expect here but I was pleasantly surprised - this album was a really fun listen! I will be checking out some more of their catalogue. 4/5

Her voice reminds me a little of Delores from the Cranberries and I also get Norah Jones vibes from some of the slower songs. I enjoyed this album a lot.

I would put this in the category of tolerable punk, along the lines of the Clash. Not my favorite but I didn’t hate it. 3/5

I didn’t know much by this artist outside of the Big Little Lies theme song, but this was a really enjoyable listen. I will definitely check out some more of his stuff.

This was a cool album, but the 2 ten minute songs that bookend it get kind of boring.

I know I'm supposed to like this but I just don't. It's very noisy, to the point where you can barely hear the vocals at times. Mix is pretty bright for an album with such a dark theme. 1/5

Can’t go wrong with Joni Mitchell. Fantastic songwriting, but I wish her voice wasn’t quite so grating on some tracks.

My favorite FF album.

Can't deny the vocal abilities that she has even it's not really my style of music.

This band reminds me a little of Hoodoo Gurus; I enjoyed this album, but it started strong and got weaker as it went on, IMO. I would, however, seek out more of their music.

I guess I didn't realize that Brian had released his own version of this separate from the Beach Boys release. Pretty cool album that is perfect to listen to right after Pet Sounds, IMO.

Good old school 50's rock and roll! A musical career cut far too short.

Meh. I personally don't understand the hype that The Band gets. Fairly boring album, IMO.

Not sure how I never heard of these guys among the 90's britpop scene. Overall, an enjoyable listen - not quite up the level of Oasis or Blur though. Added a few songs to my library and will check out some more of their albums. Album cover gets a 5/5 for being misrepresentative of the musical style.

Masterpiece. 5/5

One of my top debuts!

Underrated Queen album, IMO. Brighton Rock is a banger!

Noise rock is right. Not for me at all.

I wasn't familiar with non-disco Bee Gees. Kind of sounds like the Bee Gees trying to sound the Beatles and ELO. Kinda cool!

Not my favorite U2 album, but some good tracks. Didn't hate it but probably wouldn't listen again outside of the hits.

This is my second Supergrass album, it was decent, like the first. Mid-grade Britpop.

I prefer Cohen's songs when they are sung by/with other people. I like his songwriting, but not his voice.

My second favorite Hendrix album behind Are You Experienced. Classic.

Beautiful album of some of his lesser known songs (at least to me)

Not quite the personality of the later Maiden, but you can hear them slowly developing their signature style. Personally I prefer Bruce's vocals.

Never heard of Maxwell, but this was incredibly smooth. I don't know that I would listen again, but it was enjoyable background music.

This was OK. They did a decent job of making synth pop sound more like rock here. I didn't mind this album but I probably wouldn't go back to it. I think I prefer Joy Division to New Order.

I wasn't familiar with this band but I enjoyed this more than I expected. A little shoegazy for my taste at times, but overall an enjoyable listen.

Really fun jazz record. Some great grooves, would definitely listen again.

Early, proggy Queen is not my favorite, but there are still some rockers on this album! Seven Seas of Rhye has always been an underrated jam! They really took off on the Sheer Heart Attack, IMO.

Not for me.

Growing up in an Italian family, this is kind of music that was always playing at my grandparents' house. Total nostalgia, and I love it! Maybe not my preferred style but definitely a fun listen!

Not my favorite Dire Straits album, but still a great listen!

Decent background music, but not something I'd revisit.

Decent background music but probably not one I'd seek out again.

I enjoyed this more than expected. I don't know that I'd listen again, but I'll give it 3 stars because it's better than any modern country music by a longshot.

This started out OK and got progressively worse with each song.

Not my favorite Smiths album but still a decent listen.

Not a bad album. 'Pounding' and 'Caught by the River' sound a lot like early Coldplay.

Obviously the hits are great, but Death On Two Legs and '39 are some great album cuts!

Movin' On Up sounds like a lost Rolling Stones recording. I really enjoyed that song, but the rest of the album was a bit too electronic for my taste. I really like PS's next album, which was more rock based.

My second favorite Def Leppard album behind Hysteria (which is surely on this list??)! Solid rock n roll!

Not a bad album, but it's long and starts to drag on, IMO.

Not bad background music, but probably not something I'd revisit.

I've heard Janis's music sparingly, but have never sat and listened to an album of hers. Obviously, she has some pipes, but the songwriting is great too. Solid listen, would probably pick up a copy if I came across one.

His best overall album, IMO

Drastic change from track 1 to track 2. Holding Back the Years is the standout for me, but I'm not sure I'd revisit the whole album.

Only made it through 3 tracks before I shut it off. Albums you must hear that make you want to die.

This gives me Nick Drake vibes.

Synth player is getting a workout!

I just don't understand the hype with this band.

Not terrible but not great either. Decent 60's folk sound, made for good background music.

The obvious single is great but other than that this is a fairly forgettable album.

You can definitely hear the Bowie influence in their sound.

The Hardest Button to Button is a straight up jam!

I like Kings of Leon, but this album is a bit too 'garage rock' compared to their more recent stuff. Not terrible but I don't think I'd revisit.

I actually enjoyed this more than some of the later QOTSA albums. A little more raw sounding.

I wasn't familiar with their earlier work. It's a little less polished, but I enjoyed this one quite a bit.

Meh. I like his later work but this was a little too raw for my taste.

I enjoy listening to this album when I do, but it's usually one I seek out intentionally. Can't deny Paul Simon's songwriting abilities!

His voice reminds me a little bit of Ringo Starr. Endless Plain of Fortune give me Moody Blues vibes. Overall this was an enjoyable album that I wasn't at all familiar with. I would revisit this one.

Classic album, runs a little long but never gets boring! Grey Seal and All the Girls Love Alice are great deep cuts, IMO

Decent background music, but probably not one I'd revisit.

Not my jam, but not a bad listen. It had some catchy songs and decent moments.

It's the Beatles, what else needs to be said?

Not something I would typically listen to, but I can definitely see why it's on this list. Nice, easy morning listening.

Very applicable listen the day after Brian Wilson's passing. Top notch.

I've just never understood the hype behind this album. Maybe I'm not stoned enough to appreciate it.

I enjoy the Kinks. I've always felt that they get overshadowed by the Beatles and Stones, but they were a pioneer of the British Invasion with a sound all their own! This album started off strong, got boring for a bit, and then finished strong.

I don't quite get all of the circus comments in the reviews on this. It's just fairly generic 70's rock, IMO. It's no more circusy than some of McCartney's late Beatles compositions. Not terrible, not great either.

I give this a 4/5 only because I don't love live albums.

This album took a while to grow on me, but it's a regular favorite now

I couldn't even make it through this album - I don't think I took enough LSD this morning to appreciate this one.

Meh. Outside of their big single, I can't really get into this band.

I absolutely see why this album is influential and on this list, but I just can't get into prog rock.

Meh

Not my jam, but decent background music.

Not for me

Probably my second favorite Eagles album. Solid from start to finish.

Pretty boring 70's glam rock. Nothing jumped out.

I'm just not a fan of live albums.

I see why this album was influential, but it's just not my jam.

Some catchy songs, but just a bit too synth-poppy for my taste.

I know this is considered one of their essential albums, but it's honestly probably my least favorite of theirs

Walking On The Moon saves this album from being a 2 for me.

2

Very Dylan-esque but I like Bert's voice 100 times better.

My favorite Van Morrison album! Never a bad day to listen to this one.

This album surprised me. Several different genres it could fall into. Not sure I'd listen again, but I did enjoy this one.

I was familiar with a few songs. The music was great, not a huge of the off-key singing though.

Not my favorite Zeppelin album, but it's still a Zeppelin album!

As much as I try, I just cannot get into Peter Gabriel..

I'm not an Elvis fan, so I fully expected to hate this. However, it actually turned out to be a decent, fairly enjoyable listen.

Not a fan of the singing, but the music was OK (if a little repetitive)

I've listened to several albums now, and I still don't like Elvis Costello.

2

Decent background music but that's about it.

Not my style of music, but man she has some pipes!

This is the best Elvis Costello album I've listened to yet. Still a 3

I enjoyed this more than expected.

A little poppy for my taste but not a bad album.

I'm not a fan of the Barrett-era Floyd stuff, so this one didn't do it for me either.

I just can't get into Bowie no matter how much I try. I liked Changes and that was about it. Definitely not his worst though

I remember this album being really big when I was younger, but I have trouble getting into this style of music.

Meh, not for me.

This was a fairly chill album from an artist I wasn't familiar with. Some 70's soul mixed in. Not sure I'd revisit it, but it made pretty decent background music.

A lot of different styles on this, but overall an enjoyable listen.

Music was OK but I couldn't get past the singer's voice.

Not really my thing but this wasn't bad to listen to.

This was decent background music but that's about it.

I like the music, but I think his voice is what keeps it from being a 4 for me.

Not a Kinks album I was familiar with but I quite enjoyed it

Great voice and music but too long of an album to be included on this list.

Not really my jam but she has a good voice.

Electronic music just isn't for me.

A lot of covers but that seems typical of early British rock bands. Not the worst Stones' album by any stretch.

I know I'm supposed to like this album but I just have never been able to enjoy it. No denying his talent but it's just not for me.

Hadn't heard this one before but it was a fun listen

I understand why R&B/Hip Hop/Soul is an influential genre, but it's just not for me.

Sounds like a bunch of drunken sailors

Relaxing background music

The first 2 songs were the best. I prefer some of their other albums over this one. Not great, not terrible.

I don't speak French

3

This was much more tolerable than most of the other rap/hip hop on this list.

Kind of gives Echo & The Bunnymen vibes. I don't hate it.

I like her music but not her voice.

One of the more tolerable Bowie albums I've listened to.

This was pleasantly surprising.

Meh, hip hop

One of the more enjoyable Springsteen albums I've listened to.

1

This was one of the more enjoyable hip hop albums on this list. Didn't mind this one.

This was surprisingly enjoyable!

Enjoyed this, would listen again

Not their best, not their worst.

Tusk and Sara save this from being a 2. Definite drop off from the prior two albums.

2

2

My favorite of his.

This wasn't bad it just really isn't my style

The hits are good but there's a lot of filler songs.

Like Dylan but somehow less pleasant

I'd heard the singles but I had never listened to this album all the way through before. I was pleasantly surprised.

This album was pure nostalgia, but I don't feel like the bubblegum pop sound has aged well.

Be Thankful For What You've Got saved this from being a 1

This was better than the banana album but I still don't understand what people like about this band.

I've tried to like Prince and I just can't. This wasn't terrible, but still not for me

A little long, but overall an enjoyable listen

Another band I've never understood the hype for, but this wasn't terrible.

More tolerable than most post-punk on this list.

this had some good moments, and then some 'jug band' moments

I've always disliked Elvis, but maybe I just dislike early Elvis? This wasn't bad at all.

Not a huge fan of foreign language music but the instrumentation was pretty enjoyable.

By far the most tolerable (almost enjoyable) Elvis Costello album I've listened to

Ok but just not my thing

This was better than I expected.