Once again an album that deserves 6 stars. This is in my top ten all time albums. Chuck D is a legend.
A legend and a must listen
Overhyped but good listen
Maybe the best opener and closer to an album.
Didn’t need to be a double album. Other than bullet with butterfly wings and 1979.. not as many memorable hits as the Siamese Dream
Great surprise for any album I have never heard of. The Hook is an ear worm.
Went it knowing the songs (and frankly some over played songs) and thought it would just be one listen. Found myself relistening a few times.
Solid album
Love the lo-fi!
Three unreal openers! Knopfler has such unique finger picking playing style…
Love Jazz and Thelonius but this is an EP. Shouldn’t be on an albums list. Good album but getting a 3 star review.
Probably the best Sri Lankan Artist ever… Paper planes blew up deservedly and a couple other cool tracks but overall not enough for me for an album.
I was helplessly hoping for some CSN as I was having some de ja vu. Found myself singing along… GEM!
Best album so far deserves six stars out of five.
Not my jam on the initial listen. This is not the best of list but “1001 albums you need to listen to” I listened… not roughing back to it.
Maybe has a place in its era. Probably bias, but not Leonard Cohen.. fan wasn’t my favorite.
Got to the Nick Cave game late. Discovered him with Peaky Blinders theme song. First listen to this album. Listened 3 more times… Sounded like some subtle use of the accordion which was cool. Only a few bands that can pull that off-Cowboy Junkies and Spirit of the West.
Never heard of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Average listen for me other than The Girl from Ipinema
Like the popular singles from the Cure. Never listened to a whole album. Need to explore more.
Such a good album took me right back to high school.
Only knew Tick Tick Boom… good album! This was more punk than the radio hit deserves 3 1/2 stars if this platform allowed. I would relisten.
Rare that albums are not streamed as listeners have inevitably encountered. XTC first two albums are not on traditional streaming platforms. The rest are label owned rights… I listened on YouTube but disjointed with ads between every song. Decent for a first listen.
Again wish there were half stars as would give 3.5 but since it didn’t earn 4 for me it is a 3. As much as you hear Dylan influence in future music and his legendary status this album has some filler IMHO. It does have one of my all time favourite Dylan tunes Shelter from the Storm. Right up there with girl from the north country.
Go to the dance with Bowie after he passed. Was not a big fan of the stuff I grew up hearing on the radio…namely Dancing in the Streets turned me off. His early stuff is better and Queen Bitch is an ear worm.
Enjoyed this…partial to original Wu.
As revered as he is…Not my cup of tea.
Was a good listen! Have trouble giving 5 stars as I think there are only 2 originals on this…. Mostly covers
Totally unique album if you have never listened. It takes a few listens. Tough right out of the gate with inaudible lyrics and soundscapes…
As much as a goofy figure Snoop has become this was and still is a great album. Blueprint for others to copy.
I completely understand that this is not necessarily the best 1001 albums ever, but albums you have to listen to before you die. I get that Lemmy was a huge presence, but this is not Hawkwinds best album, but you can see the beginnings of motorhead.
6 out 5. Would listen to this anytime!
Good not great album.
Meaaahhhhhh!
Listen to it o loud the only way!
Second best Oasis album but a banger.
The decline of rap
Never heard of Mike Ladd before this
Not his best but deserves to be here.
Excellent….
Have to have Dylan…
Need some time to percolate this
Definitely not timeless. Their music sounds of the era…
Solid. Period.
Wasn’t a fan of his commercial stuff…and hoping his son has some albums on here JTE
Decent… as a group I need a playlist or greatest hits. Album end to end has some filler.
I was turned off by the band initially because of all their commercial success right out of the gates, but this is a great album and they deserve all the accolades they got at the time and now!
Obviously the hit but as an album fell flat for me
Great pump up album… Base is A Game!
Worth a spin!
I guess it is an album to listen to before you die, and perhaps their seminal album but they have better in their catalogue. Fingers crossed for London Calling.
Great album! This is the total reason I like this email reminder a day heard of them never really gave him the lesson. Definitely gonna spin this in the future.
Decent is all I can say good artist average album
Classic and truly an album to to listen to before you die.
John did some cool stuff post Beatles but there is better material.
Always changing Madonna this was a good listen
Good listen. Can hear the early start to the music that made them so famous.
The Doors best is greatest hits.
Never heard of the Undertones and this was a treat. The reason this album generator is all worth it!
Yes! What can I say I like sad…
Only heard “Islands” this is a distinct vibe… good album
Not his best
On a streak of underwhelming albums.. l like the later Yardbirds or a collection of hits but fingers crossed for something good today!
Sang along to the radio hits form my childhood but the rest was average
Enjoyed this beyond the singles.
Once again an album that deserves 6 stars. This is in my top ten all time albums. Chuck D is a legend.
Need 1/2 stars. Not a 2 but not a 3. Not a lot of experience with Waylon Jennings but I like what I hear over time has 4 star potential. obviously if you have experience with an album, you’re more inclined to get a better rating but at one time listen is tough.
Always loved Mariah Carey. She has some real hits over the years but other than Honey this fell flat for me.
This was a roller coaster ride sometimes I felt like I was at Barnum and Bailey Circus and other times I felt like it was 80s Metallica. It was the language barrier… I wasn't a big fan.
For a bunch of reasons a must hear before you die..
A legend and a must listen
Meeaahhh…
Great listen
Fleet foxes have some catchy singles. Not on this album. Not sure it needs to be in this list.
Not a huge fan of the stones but full respect.. deserves to be here
Sounds just like that era. Doesn’t make it bad...just not great.
Could grow on me after a few listens
Have never taken the dive into Tom Waits. Would listen to some more in the future. Music was good. Kind of a cross between the Pogues and at times at not as talented Louis Armstrong. Cant tell if that’s just his voice or he is trying way too hard
2 sore throats back to back with Tom waits in the previous album.
This was not groundbreaking.
You can hear the electronic synth influence of that era. OMD may be pioneers but others like Depeche Mode and New Order just sound better and make you want to dance. This was a bit of a dark listen. Give me more If You Leave!!!
Really enjoyed this. Trip down memory lane. Always a bias to the music of high school years.
Tough slugging here
I like this album I’d really give it a 3 1/2 but it bumped it up to a four. his catalogue is huge, butI will take Harvest, Rust never sleeps and Harvest moon for my Neil collection.
Intrigued by Talking Heads and enjoy their more successful songs. Maybe deserves to listen to before you die…a few good songs but overall as an album not my favourite.
Love this era of rap…
Started it out. I just thought it was a disco album couple of different tunes there. Music is definitely of that era.
Such a great album the early catalogue is a tough grind… testament to a band that sticks with it and then knocks it out of the park after 10 years
Great album, period.
Not my favourite Bowie
Never heard of this. But this is why I love this album generator…sometimes “gold” sometimes not so much. Wasn’t terrible but won’t be back to Ian Drury anytime soon.
Good start into the 80’s but still sounds of that era… discoey at times. Some good tunes Rock with You in particular. Not my favourite MJ album.
Enjoyed this one.
Best LZ album…
Love the band but way better albums in the Radiohead collection.
Good stuff from a legend. Like the original watermelon man better though ;)
Not sure it is 1001 worthy.
Great album…
Did not sound as dated as I anticipated. Obviously some legendary pop hits and an 80’s icon but not a full album of good songs. But worth thenlisten
The first track was not a good opener but settled into what I had hoped for with In the Mood.
I would listen to this again there’s a little Jim in there with the Isaac Hayes/Portishead sample. Hell is Round the corner.
Should not be on this list.
Very good.
Not my jam
Never listened and really enjoyed this
Not sure Tom waits deserves multiple albums in 1001 albums list
When I first heard this album, I thought Nevermind blew it out of the water, but as I listened to it more over the years, it is right up there with Nevermind. It may be the benefit of hindsight and how hyped never mind was and continues to be that I find myself going to In Utero and live album more.
Sounded dated. Didn’t grab me, but will give a few more lessons. I really enjoy Jeff Buckley so Tim gets a few more listens..
He has better but good album
Classic
I’m a back fan, but this is not my favorite. Second back album already we’ll see what else they have in this list.
No question 5 out of 5. This album made my week. Other than the live cover of “I want you “by Mazzy Star with Elvis Costello AND despite all the accolades for the new album, nothing else compares to Tidal…
Not in my top 1001 albums
Not my jam.
You And Who’s Army is one of my favourite Radiohead songs but overall not my favourite Radiohead album. Kudos for continually evolving though.
A little out there for me...
Surprisingly good. You can see the influences of Mötley Crüe Guns N’ Roses. Would listen again.
Not a huge U2 fan. So acknowledging my Bias.
Surprisingly good l! Never really heard of John Martin or this album. Reminding me a little bit of Nick Drak. Got down a rabbit hole in a good way… this is why I like this platform.
Kinks Animals vibe… played a lot of bands in this year. I hear Beatles influence didn’t realize I’m not your stepping stone was theirs..
Meeaaahhh
The precursor to some amazing music like depeche mode and new order…
Not the best Bowie
This was a pleasant surprise 3.5 is the number but anything that peaks my interest and causes me to dive a little deeper gets a 4.
Average
Not great!
Decent Album
3 is a stretch. U2 is overhyped.
Love Blur but there are better albums than Modern Life. I hope to see some in this list.
Average
Not sure this is 1001 material
Decent but not his best.
Timeless…
Never really listened to them before. Round up from 2.5
Great album. Norm Cook came a ‘long way’ from the Housemartins.
Not at all what I expected. Portishead influence with less darkness. 3.5
Never heard this room before. Totally unexpected love the piano.
Meahhhh.
Dated
A few good tunes needs a few more to be a great album
Familiar with Roundabout but most of this was new for me….very different. Appreciate it but not something I feel like going back to right away. Needs some listens.
2.5 upgraded to 3 because I have a soft spot for music from down under
Delightful
Some good singles but don’t agree it is an overall great album
Such a great album… one kind ahead of it’s time
Quite a different listening experience. Heard of this group but never this deep.
Ace of spades is a banger and have always loved it. A whole album of live motorhead gets a little stale after a while.
Such a great album and artist. Can listen start to finish on repeat. Great to have a true 5 stars once again.