1001 Albums Summary

Solid! So many of their hits are on this album. I feel like I finally listened to lyrics in songs that I’ve heard my entire life. Listening to this front to back is so important in understanding the band’s range.

This is such a great album. Quirky and spontaneous while melodic and mellow! It’s interesting listening back to some of these older records because the audio mixing was just so different. Constantly had to adjust the dial to hear if a song was actually playing and then the volume would spike out of nowhere like BAM!

The Strokes are a timeless band. Everyone knows at least one song. Their sound is distinct and familiar. My only qualm is that every song kind of sounds the same! But I could listen to them all day long.

Neil Young’s voice is a bit whiny for me. I know it’s what makes him unique, but sometimes it doesn’t work, like in After the Gold Rush. Other times it really does and he makes something beautiful like I Believe in You. I think having harmonies behind him really helps. Of course the best song on this album is Southern Man.

So many hits on this album! I don’t listen to a ton of 80s music, but I do like Tears for Fears and I got to see them in concert once. Head Over Heels is my favorite song on this record.

Do not like

Sleepy but beautiful