1001 Albums Summary

This first offering by TP & the Heartbreakers has a refined sound without being over-produced. I think this is in large part due to the songwriting, arrangement, and performance by the band. Songs are fresh and a little punchy.

Hard to go wrong with David Bowie. Great songwriting, great vocals, great production.

Such a raw, bluesy collection of songs, original and covered. Sound production is pretty organic and captures the emotion of Clapton and Whitlock so well. Fantastic songs; probably only a couple I wouldn't have on my playlist.

Did not care for this genre of music nor the musician's style. Not a fan of hip-hop fused with jazz.

Wow, just waiting for each of these songs to be done.

Punchy tunes from the 60s; raw and musical. They use a certain sound gimmick which was cool on one song but then kept using it; becomes purely annoying.

Not an album I would choose otherwise to listen, but I enjoyed the exposure. The collection of songs and covers were all punchy, say "pre-punk", and the band seemed to enjoy poking fun at themselves. Aside from the quirky originals and clean covers, the lead guitarist's solos were actually pretty good.

Energetic performances from this Blues Master! Recording production is relatively good considering the older technology and live setting.

Exceptional songwriting skills and vocal delivery. Timeless music!

Smooth, sometimes haunting, vocals. Nice mellow soul.

I had never listened to this album in entirety. Wow, what a fantastic debut! The original songwriting and music, the clean production. Great work!

Really enjoyed the offerings on Pretzel Logic. Some classics as well as great songs that had limited airplay. Can't go wrong with Steely Dan.

Not a genre I would likely pick, but certainly not terrible, especially as backgroung music?/noise while working. Some of the songs had pretty cool vibes; others were a bit painful.

Phenomenal album of original music that transcends time and "popular" categorization. Insightful lyrics, wonderfully composed music, soulful vocals, and clean instrumentation underscore how great this album is.

Some of my personal favorites in this collection! Great songwriting and performances, timeless riffs and melodies. Certainly not over produced but still very clean recordings.

Not my typical genre of music but there is no denying the songwriting genius of Elvis Costello. Each of the songs is still an enjoyable listen and the vocal and instrumental performances are top notch.

Not a fan of the Spanish/Mexican languages but the music and vocal deliveries are very good! Some songs have that late 60s psychadelic vibe and carry it very well.

Interesting band with great instrumental work. Can't fit this into a single genre. Sounds original.

I don't always agree with RAM's politics, but the songs do make me think, and I respect that. I also respect the vocals, instrument performances, and songwriting; top notch. Some of the most memorable guitar riffs!

Some catchy pop grooves, so I can undertand its appeal; I'm just not a fan of pop, especially drum machines. Too much synth for my liking.

Clean instrumental performances and clear lyrics. Quite a few catchy (short) tunes. I could probably tolerate a couple of songs and then break to something else more substantial; tough to listen to the album in entirety.

Timeless music. Very upbeat and uptempo; great mood lifter. Miles Davis plays impeccably! Likewise, all other musicians' performances are top notch.

Light and very smooth! All compositions easy to listen.

Unique and easy-listening songs. Nice instrumentation arrangement and performances. Going to check out more by this band.

Such a phenomenal album of songs, including mostly original songs and some old Blues classics masterfully rearranged with Jimmy's bad-ass riffs, soulful vocals by Robert, and solid grooves by John Paul and John. From John Bonham killing it on Moby Dick to Robert pouring out his heart and soul in all of the vocals, fantastic album!!!

Not really my cup of tea. The genre is okay but I'm not a fan of either the vocal style or instrumentation and songwriting.

I've never been a fan of Dylan's work, but I also haven't invested the time to really listen to the lyrics. I'm sure there is a lot of depth there, but the tunes and his voice just aren't good enough to hold my attention that long.

Some classic tunes from this offering. Insightful stuff like Simple Man and more irreverant like Gimme Three Steps; all great songs!