Excellent. Loved the entire album. Listened to it the entire day, and started diving into their other work.

I question why this was even made. What the hell was that parade song?

This album has a lot of good ideas, and i overall like the sound of most of this album. It falls a little short though. I kept waiting for the album to really take off, and it didn’t. Just stayed stagnant.

I will say there were a couple of catchy songs. However, mostly this album sounded like something I could make if i wrapped my head in tin foil and went into my garage to fuck with all the miscellaneous shit that I’m storing for no reason. I’d give it three stars, but I now have anxiety with all the shit I have to clear out in my garage which almost brought it to a one…. But I’m still pro tin foil so it gets two!

I’m not too familiar with Peter Gabriel’s work. I did assume this album had the majority of what I knew, and I was right. But mostly this is meh for me. I do question how the hell sledgehammer came out it ‘86, I was born in ‘87 and that music video remains prominent in my childhood memory.

Flawless Victory

Didn’t like this a bit. Hard to listen to it all when it kept putting me to sleep.

This was fine, but I don’t understand the hype. I ended the album fell rather underwhelmed by it all together.

Not my favorite album by them, but a winner nonetheless.

Excellent. Loved the entire album. Listened to it the entire day, and started diving into their other work.

Ray of light is such a catchy song, and I love it. The rest of the album fails to deliver though. I liked some aspects of what Madonna was trying to do, but it fell flat for me.

I question why this was even made. What the hell was that parade song?

This felt disjointed, and still quite bland. I think Paul was trying too hard to pretend he was not trying. He should have saved his energy, and skipped making this.

Finally a band I know! I’ve seen them perform this same exact album. They only perform every Tuesday at the Blue Ball. Don’t know the Blue Ball? It’s the only bar in the city that still allows smoking, and where you have a 1/3 chance of food poisoning when you order a bowl of pretzels. I’d rather order 3 bowls of pretzels from the Blue Ball than listen to this again. I’d have a lesser chance of getting sick.

I respect Nirvana, and will give all the accolades they deserve. This is not my sound, and I will never choose to go back to it. But you can’t deny there is something great about what they were doing.

Great album, even if it was a little long winded. Hoe the hell did Coolio get into the album though? I was so confused

Let me just say this first. I really can’t stand live albums. A live album always drips of pretentiousness, with self doubt sewed in between each song. As if they need to hear their fans cheering them on to give their work any credibility. With that being said this album is apparently not so live as they dubbed the shit out of it. Makes me think if they performed on SNL they would have lip synced a la Ashlee Simpson. Ashlee at least had “vocal cord inflammation”. What is Lizzy’s excuse for needing to dub their “Live” album? So my thoughts left are “WTF”. This might be the fakest album I’ve ever heard. Every song felt like an eternity to get through. This should be removed off this list immediately.

Until now I really only knew their big hits and I was neutral at best with those. Overall, I enjoyed this album though. More than I thought I was going to. This is a high 3 for me, but I’m giving it a 4 for exceeding my expectations.

This was different. While I will never feel the need to revisit this, it was a good change of pace.

I know this is 1001 albums to listen to before you die. Well, I’d rather die listening to only 1000 of these albums, than to listen to this album in its entirety. A big NOPE for me.

I was apprehensive at first, but slowly got into this. So many red flags from the first track screaming “DANGER: this is not something you will like”. But then it lingered. His vocals that originally sounded tortured spinned into something very harmonic and peaceful. The melody seemed boring, but then became exciting. I’m surprised with the rating I’m giving it, but I’m happy I found this.

The music was fine background noise. I didnt mind the music, but the album itself was so unnecessary. This could have been reduced by three hours, and would still be too long. If the album is going to take me 4 hours to finish it needs to change my life. This didn’t do it.

I enjoyed this well enough. It didn’t grip me enough to want to revisit it, or explore more from R.E.M. this was a perfectly neutral 3.

This album sounds like something I would listen to if I was gearing up for a fun day at the renaissance festival, or a few rounds of frisbee golf. Thankfully, I’m not the type of person to either of those things. So, this album failed to resonate with me.

Finally an album I’m familiar with. This is an interesting one for me. I had a weird Beck phase when I was younger. So, the nostalgia alone wants me to rate this high. I am reminded that I don’t like all of his work though. When Beck can show restraint he knocks it out of the park. When he doesn’t, I feel I’m getting whiplash. Then the anxiety comes in as I don’t know what to expect on the next track. Hell even on the same track you might be surprised how the song ends. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it becomes irritating. Overall the good outweighs the bad.

This was a good listen. Well put together. The were a few tracks I saved to my library. I’d be interested to hear more by The Kinks, but probably not going out of my way to do so.

What’s good enough for the Queen is good enough for me. I’d like more like this.

So yes, there is one song on this album that is vaguely familiar. But does that song really hold so much weight that album is worth listening to? No. This was mediocre at best. Didn’t hate it enough to give it a 1. So it will get a 2 for not resonating with me at all. Which is almost worse than a 1. At least a 1 can produce negative feelings from me.

The songs were too short. They felt like they were building up to something, but failed to reach their climax. Leaving me with blue balls on several occasions. And, yet the album in its entirety was way too long. It outstayed its welcome. I wanted a pump and dump, not a long term commitment.

As a retail worker, I’m considering this hateful I am receiving this album on Xmas day. Outside of the holiday I might be more forgiving, and give this a shot. I didn’t go through 2 months of cheerful, joyful noise pollution to have it intercept my one day of peace.

I’m rather indifferent by this. Mostly bored. Didn’t draw my attention. Should’ve know when it started with a 16 minute instrumental track.

I’m quite high on this. Nothing was gripping or exciting to listen to. But the album alone was very pleasant and easy to listen through. Background music done well.

This is a refreshing surprise. An actually upbeat album on this list? I was having an angry day at work today, and listening to this lightened my mood slightly. My employees thank the Go-Gos for this magical delight.

I can see every pretentious poser in my high school raving about how this album was so great, and influential. It’s not. It’s garbage. Trash. Was this band even successful at sucking? Never heard of them before now, and this will simply be the most forgotten album I listen to on this list. They suck so much I won’t even remember how much they suck. I’m thankful that they suck that much at least.

This was fine.

At first impression I thought I would hate this. After a few songs I was surprised I didn’t hate it, it seemed ok. But as I got deeper into the album I found I lost all my grace with this. It became as grating and mundane as I thought it would. I can see why they never took off.

This was an excellent listen. I remember some of these songs playing when I was young, but this is the first time I listened to this as an adult. Well worth the revisit.

I can see why Janis dropped these losers and went for a solo career. There was way too much busyness that didn’t gel with her distinctive voice.

A good listen, but the entire album felt a little basic for Elton. Putting Tiny Dancer first track in the album didn’t do this album any justice either. Nothing else felt like it could rise to the same greatness of that song. I come away being rather neutral on this specific album.

This mostly sounded like music the goblins from the labyrinth would make if they didn’t have any direction from David Bowie. Didn’t love this, but surprisingly I didn’t hate this either. I will never repeat this though, so…

This was a fun one. Kinda mesmerizing in a way. I felt like I entered a portal into her world. The entire album was very fluid, but each track was very distinct in its own way.

I’m pretty sure this is something my brother listened to in high school in between blink 182 and linkin park. He wouldn’t listen to the full cd though. Just the five songs that were also over polluted on radio. Probably still does listen to this album actually. I cringed through this entire album.

I don’t really get this. It was fine, but rather boring. I didn’t hate it. Not worth a second listen though. Sidenote: Sultans of swing is the dumbest fucking song I’ve ever heard. I’d give it a 2 for the album, but that song alone deserves a 1

This album has a lot of good ideas, and i overall like the sound of most of this album. It falls a little short though. I kept waiting for the album to really take off, and it didn’t. Just stayed stagnant.

I obviously know many of these songs, and the songs alone are great. Even if they were an over concentrated at the time of their release. This just isn’t my vibe. The album itself I grew tired of. The sad love ballads is fine, but I don’t need an entire album of it.

I actually kinda liked this. It was an easy listen, and had some fun moments. A couple duds. I wasn’t bored though.

This album benefited by popping up on the weekend. I listened to it several times this weekend. Right off the first listen I loved the first half. I was unsure about the second part of this album at first due to it being mostly instrumental. But further listens to it I really grew to appreciate it more than the first half.

So they had one song on this album that was remotely good. That song itself I was questioning why it wasn’t ending when it should have. It just lingered annoyingly. The rest of the album was boring, and uninspired.

A fine listen. A little too twangy for me, but I guess that makes sense for the album. Not something I will revisit. Didn’t hate it though.

Loved this. There were a couple of duds that will hold me back from giving it a 5. I did appreciate how every song felt like it had its own mood. Lots of fun. I will revisit this.

I enjoyed the overall sound. I did find myself bored with this half way through though. I wont be surprised if I forgot this album existed by the end of the week. It failed to leave any sort of impression on me.

Wow, never listened to The Doors. And now that I have I can say full heartedly “They suck”. Many of the songs were long winded, and all were such a bore. I did try to listen to it a second time, just in case I was just in the wrong mood for my first listen. Nope that shit sucked worse than the first time.

Like she is Aretha. That alone warrants a high score. Every song is great. I don’t think that I can give it a 5 though. Just cause I doubt I will be adding this album to my regular play list. I still would consider this a high 4.

I’m sure this is good. I’m sure that there are people who love this sort of music. I just don’t really care to waste my time listening to this. Not for me.

I was concerned when I saw this pop up for today. I have never had any interest in listening through a James addiction album. I’m surprised I didn’t hate this more. In no way am I saying this was worth my time. I was just surprised this doesn’t fall into the 1 category. This album isn’t unlistenable, but it’s not really an enjoyable experience.

I never understood the hype of Johnny Cash. This album doesn’t change my opinion either. I don’t really need to hear his underwhelming versions of what are already underwhelming songs.

There was some good stuff here. Didn’t change my world. I was happy to have this though after this weeks poor showing of albums. Getting a 4 as this is above average on the listening scale. I am interested but in hearing more from them.

I don’t think Jazz is for me. Given it enough tries now to say this with confidence. I’d be cool with never hearing a trumpet ever again. I don’t even know if a trumpet was featured in this album though… There was definitely a horn of some sort featured in this… I’d be cool with blocking all horns from music now on.

This was certainly a choice to have this as one of 1001 albums you need to hear before you die. I really don’t think anyone needs to hear this. I did find this at least a ridiculously hilarious choice. I kept thinking it would be funny if someone stole my phone while I was walking around the city listening to this. The thief would be so confused with what I was listening to. That hypothetical situation made me delighted. And for that alone I’m going to remain neutral on this.

I thought this was rather good. Not something I would listen to all the time. But this had enough depth and complexity to keep me interested throughout the album. Good background music when I’m in the kitchen

Is this what good jazz is? It’s better than the rest of the jazz albums popping up these past couple weeks. It still tests my patience. It got old real quick. I’m going to be generous here because I found the first song rather favorable.

I can appreciate what they did for their first track. The rest of the album didn’t offend me either. Not really my music though. A little too shouty. A little too much electric guitar.

I thought this album was going to be very easy to get through with it only being 35 minutes long. It was not as Tracy’s message in this album will sit with me a long while. This really is not my vibe, as it’s too sad for me to want to repeat this very often. But the powerful songwriting, and the relevance of the albums subject material even today makes this higher than my preferred listening experience.

For fucks sake. This sucked. I will not be going back to the chicken shack.

This took me a little bit to get into. By the second half I was drawn it. On my second listen I felt similarly. I’m leaning towards this is mostly all good. Didn’t quite hit the mark to get 5 stars from me.

Want one? No thanks. I want none of this.

This was rather boring. I will give him a little bit of credit, as he seems to be a good songwriter. But Bob does need to put down the harmonica. It was borderline violent to listen to him blow into that death whistle the entire time.

I can’t get over the album cover. What possessed them to all climb into the bathtub. That’s some good kink. Although after what I read on Wikipedia about one of the Papas I’m now concerned these people could have been related. Which would be bad kink. Is it me or does that toilet look kinda gross? I can’t tell if that’s just an ugly yellow tint you get in old photographs or if they needed to do some scrubbing. Those boots are kinda awesome. I could see myself picking up a pair just like those if I ever was going to rock some hippy retro vibe. Sadly I can’t speak for the music on this album just the cover. as it was so vanilla. I will give it a 2 for the boots alone.

I thought I might like this album after the first couple songs. Then Bob picked up the harmonica. Slightly better listening experience than my first Dylan album. I can’t score it higher though as that death whistle really needs to go.

I’m surprised I never heard of this guy before today. I’ve heard of the smiths but never listened to them, so I don’t know how i would have ever run across his solo work. It seems like everyone has an opinion of him, and he isn’t well liked. But since i have no prior history of him being an ass, i was able to be pragmatic with this. Loved it. This will be a repeat listen.

Many times I question how 1001 selects their albums. I think to myself how did they find this, and what on earth would possess them to think we all need to hear this? Well, even a blind squirrel find a nut once in a while. Today 1001 found an obscure Australian 80s pop band, and damn did this hit. This is a very well thought out album. An album for those who love art, not just music.

Like the last Bowie album. This took me a couple of times listening through to really get into. I did get into it though, and it was a winner as well. Loved it.

I’m not well versed in electronic music. This seemed kinda bland. That one song I only remember because it was the song Rachael Leigh Cook had her dance battle at prom in She’s All that. This will be a neutral score as the music wasn’t great, but I was reminded fondly of Cook and her uncanny ability to choose the worst movies to act in.

I’ve come to learn I really like the storytelling type of music that this is. And with an album consisting of murder ballads, I know I’m going to be into it. I did find this to be slightly too attached to creating shock value, and the song writing was lazy at times. I enjoyed the listen. A few of the tracks were great. I just wish that as a whole the album was executed with a little more versatility.

I think as soon as I heard the twang in his voice I lost all empathy for whatever this man was going to sing about. I’m sure he is sad about something. I just don’t care to digest it.

This was very good. It was versatile in style, yet still sounded like a Jack White album. I wouldn’t personally repeat this often, as It didnt really grip me with thought or emotion. But white is very talented, and it shows here.

I lost some interest on the second half of this album. If I was comparing this to the rest of a talking Heads portfolio this album is kinda disappointing. Not bad, just was missing something.

I can see why this made the list. The musical arrangements The Band was able to pull off in this album are truly inspiring. It must have inspired every white, middle aged man with a beard to pick up a guitar and pretend to play the guitar with their best boyfriends. They will of course play for free at their local brewery, church picnic ,or maybe even a Texas Roadhouse if they are oh so lucky. I’m kidding of course. Texas Roadhouse is a little too big for those folks. Maybe they should partner with a Bojangles, or the Chevron that hosts the “my wife kicked me out of the house because I like bourbon more than her” mixer. Everyone should thank The Band for being the trailblazers that they were. Whatever would we have done without this.

Not my vibe. I get it though. This was well done, and well written. It just isn’t for me.

Mediocre at best. The most forgettable thing I’ve listened to on this list.

I don’t really know how to rate this. Didn’t hate it. Didn’t love it. I can respect it. I do feel like it loses its charm as it ages. It’s an album you’d listen to for nostalgia. But you’d be hard pressed to have another emotion while listening to this album.

For one of the more recent albums on this list, I’m not sure why this is here. This was an ok listen, but I don’t see how this is noteworthy at all. Seems like a lazy choice.

I can respect this. Not something I will likely ever revisit. It was worth a listen though.

I am thinking 1001 albums you need to listen to is not because every album is good, and will be an enriching experience. Maybe some of these albums you need to hear are because they are garbage, and you should be able to recognize that, This was equal parts annoying, painful, and yet boring. For fucks sake.

This was decent. Album lacked depth, and I didn’t really care for the vocals. T Rex might be the dumbest name for a band. I want to rate them lower just for that, but I’m not feeling that level of petty today.

This was a slow burn. I did eventually get into this on the back half. By the time I got there it felt like the album was drawn out. This would probably do better on a second listen. Unfortunately I won’t gamble with my time on that. As it could also become more stale.

I always find it telling than an album/artist is over rated when the best thing on the album is something I already know. This album is particularly hard to rate as I already was familiar with 6 of the 8 tracks. The two I didn’t know were horrendous. Stairway to Heaven sucks, and you can’t convince me otherwise. The rest was mid at best. Giving this a 2 only because I see some value in Misty Mountain Top.

This was a pleasant surprise. While this wasn’t something I’d say is worth giving a 5 to. I still find myself feeling positive about this all around. I’d be into seeing more disco on this list, and less white men with a guitar.

Some things are best left unfinished. In this case the album shouldn’t even have been started.

Never listened to a Radiohead album because I knew it wasn’t for me. I was surprised I didn’t hate this. It was kinda what I expected though. My opinion on Radiohead has gone from ignorantly neutral to a more informed neutrality.

This was fine. I didn’t really need to hear this, but it’s still less offensive than many things on this list.

I remember this being a thing when it came out. I didn’t apply too much interest in this as I found it to be nothing special. I was right. It all sounded the same. I didn’t get this.

I am surprised I didn’t dislike this as much I thought I would. But I listened to this twice, and still don’t have any other strong feelings about this. I will give it an extra star for exceeding my expectations.

Sure why not. This was relatively fine. Didnt care too much for the vocals. And some of the tracks felt like they dragged too long with unnecessary guitar riffs. This wasn’t bad really, just a lame choice to be on this list.

Karma chameleon is my shower song. Don’t know why. I don’t really even like that song.

80s punk rock band with a female vocalist. Yes, please! I thought this was great. It’s a shame this isnt more accessible. I would love to add this to my Spotify. I did take a small dip into their other stuff too, and I’m a fan. This is a definite album you need to hear before you die.

Oh lovely! Another live album! And this one is blues too!

Another fine album from Talking Heads. Some great stuff, and some that is just ok. Seriously though, I’m not 100 albums in yet. I don’t need three Talking Heads albums so concentrated. I think this list would benefit from diversifying the artists a bit more.