1001 Albums Summary

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3.04
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12
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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Rip It Up
Orange Juice
5 2.9 +2.1
When I Was Born For The 7th Time
Cornershop
5 2.91 +2.09
Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
5 3.13 +1.87
1989
Taylor Swift
5 3.26 +1.74
Be
Common
5 3.35 +1.65
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
5 3.4 +1.6
Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
5 3.43 +1.57
Guero
Beck
5 3.45 +1.55
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
5 3.47 +1.53
Rio
Duran Duran
5 3.5 +1.5

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
1 3.92 -2.92
Pornography
The Cure
1 3.32 -2.32
Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
1 3.29 -2.29
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
1 3.29 -2.29
Vespertine
Björk
1 3.18 -2.18
If I Could Only Remember My Name
David Crosby
1 3.05 -2.05
Ten
Pearl Jam
2 3.91 -1.91
Apple Venus Volume 1
XTC
1 2.83 -1.83
Freak Out!
The Mothers Of Invention
1 2.81 -1.81
Bright Flight
Silver Jews
1 2.68 -1.68

5-Star Albums (19)

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Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys

I would genuinely love to meet a Beach Boys. They must be an absolute piece of work. This was atrocious. I would rather rub my knuckles against a cheese grater than listen to this again. If I were to kidnap someone and lock them in a basement, I would play in album on repeat as I believe it would be the most sincere version of torture to endure.

Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs

Blah. Wasn’t bad enough to be a one but didn’t hold my attention and I kept n ou ting how many more songs until it was over.

1989 by Taylor Swift

Wanted to hate it. I just don’t

Ten by Pearl Jam

Ok, so here’s my problem with Pearl Jam… 1.I had never consciously listened to them but if you played a song I would have probably guessed that’s who it is. Half the album are overplayed hits. I was most into the songs I had never heard before. 2. I have this preconceived notion of who a “pearl jam fan” is and it’s a crusty older dude who is wearing vans, past his prime, and waaaaay too into them. Everything is about stories from when they were in college… 3. I actually liked the music! It sounds good! But I can’t f’ing understand the lyrics because he slurs his words and mumbles! ENUNCIATE, please!

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention

I’m so confused. What just happened to me? Send help. I need a shower and an adult. Even my dog is staring with a concerned look. If these guys had a podcast today everyone would listen to it but they all secretly hate it. They talk just for the sake of talking. Sounds like it could be background music for a horror movie in an insane asylum, specially toward the end. I think they hate women. I NEVER want to hear this again.

1-Star Albums (12)

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Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Nov 18 2024
1989 by Taylor Swift
Nov 19 2024

Wanted to hate it. I just don’t

Nov 20 2024

My initial reaction was “uuuugghh no thank you” but honestly, embarrassingly liked it. Catchy and sweet

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Nov 21 2024

Can’t. Was open to it but just can’t. It was annoying.

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Nov 22 2024

Well that was fun and quirky

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Nov 25 2024

It was fine. Something I might play in the kitchen while cooking to zone out to. Otherwise no real pull to listen to again.

Nov 26 2024

It was fine. Something I might play in the kitchen while cooking to zone out to. Otherwise no real pull to listen to again.

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Nov 27 2024

It was fine. Something I might play in the kitchen while cooking to zone out to. Otherwise no real pull to listen to again.

Heroes by David Bowie
Nov 28 2024
Murmur by R.E.M.
Dec 03 2024

It was ok. Wanted to get into it, forgettable.

Dec 04 2024

I started listening to this album on my way to work at 5am and I thought it was annoying. Driving home from work…I loved it! Either the songs got better as the album progressed or I’m really not a morning person.

Foo Fighters by Foo Fighters
Dec 05 2024

Damn. I really thought I would hate this. I kept finding myself turning the volume in my car louder and louder. Raw and not super polished but I loved that about it.

Ten by Pearl Jam
Dec 06 2024

Ok, so here’s my problem with Pearl Jam… 1.I had never consciously listened to them but if you played a song I would have probably guessed that’s who it is. Half the album are overplayed hits. I was most into the songs I had never heard before. 2. I have this preconceived notion of who a “pearl jam fan” is and it’s a crusty older dude who is wearing vans, past his prime, and waaaaay too into them. Everything is about stories from when they were in college… 3. I actually liked the music! It sounds good! But I can’t f’ing understand the lyrics because he slurs his words and mumbles! ENUNCIATE, please!

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Dec 09 2024

I always like Fiona Apple, but always forget about her. Once it’s on, it’s like, “oh yeah she’s great,” then I don’t think about it anymore when the listen is done. Maybe just too soft and moody, I have to be in the right spot to listen to.

Dec 10 2024

I saw the 11 minute opener and about rolled my eyes….but quickly realized it was something magical and amazing! The whole album was WOW! Everyone knows the hits but I realized I had never actually listened to Elton John. And I absolutely have a new favorite.

Dec 11 2024

Maybe it was because I was coming down off an Elton John high from the day before, but this was sooooo boring! It was painful to finish. Just soft and slow and every song is the same. It deserves to be played as background music in a spa, and that’s being generous.

Dec 12 2024

Like a poor man’s The Beatles. Album started strong then lost focus. Green Day definitely took a lot of sound from these guys. Would probably listen to again. Quirky.

Vespertine by Björk
Dec 13 2024

Whhhaaaaaattt thhheee fuuuuckkk…nope!

Rio by Duran Duran
Dec 17 2024

Fun listen! Will happily re-play this entire album!

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Dec 18 2024

Wow been a while since this one. Majorly into during this album during college in art school. Surprisingly still very good and it brought back some feelings. Don’t know that I would still continue to listen to it.

Dec 19 2024

I had no idea what this was prior to it popping up on my que. What a surprise! I was in my car dying laughing. Great beats. It was fun!

Superunknown by Soundgarden
Dec 20 2024

I like it. Don’t know that I would listen to it in whole again. Although, I’d love to fuck to it.

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix
Dec 23 2024

It was good. I liked it better than the other Hendrix (3rd album) I already had. Actually appreciated the short songs!

Purple Rain by Prince
Dec 24 2024

Honestly? This is the first time I’ve ever listened to a Prince album. It was great!!! Big fan!! Will absolutely re-listen!

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Dec 25 2024

It was nice. Sometimes this album generator weirdly syncs with what I need in my life at a particular moment. This oddly came the day before Christmas, leaving a 14 hour retail management job and all the chaos that entails. It was just a nice sense of peace to drive home to.

Rip It Up by Orange Juice
Dec 27 2024

Call me ignorant, but not even a little what I had in mind when I read “post-punk Scottish Band.” It was delightful! Fun and bouncy and the whole album made me happy to listen to. Reminds me a lot of early ska bands in the 90’s/00’s.

The Slim Shady LP by Eminem
Dec 30 2024

Woof. This Eminem album is rough. There is no denial he is extremely talented and I enjoy his music. But this album is hard to listen to.

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Dec 31 2024

Well damn!

Tonight's The Night by Neil Young
Jan 01 2025

I like it. But I also really don’t like so. He absolutely cannot sing.

Sulk by The Associates
Jan 02 2025

This. Was. Awful. Very 80’s and VERY bad 80’s. First album I couldn’t finish. If I could give it negative points I would. On a positive note, it is winning for worst album cover.

Moondance by Van Morrison
Jan 03 2025

Surprisingly great! It’s chill and relaxed yet also happy and peppy which is hard to do. When i to the mystic came on i had a sudden *aha* moment! Say what you will, but the American Pie trilogy always holds a nostalgic place in my heart. During the end of American Wedding there is a sweet moment and a cover of this sing plays. I have always LOVED this song but never really knew it. Will listen to this album again!

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
Jan 06 2025

Gotta love some snoop! Fun to listen to. It’s amazing how many songs I didn’t know but somehow so many of those same lyrics turn into catchphrases and permeate into everyday vernacular. Yes, the lyrics are outdated and misogynist and such, and that’s typical of a lot of 90’s and early 00’s. I think people like snoop needed to push those envelopes to get to a level of sensitivity and awareness that exists today.

Guero by Beck
Jan 07 2025

First album I’ve gotten that I know inside and out. Beck will always be a 5 for me! It’s got beats, funk, style, and energy. Beck is just one talented motherfucker!

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Jan 08 2025

I’m so confused. What just happened to me? Send help. I need a shower and an adult. Even my dog is staring with a concerned look. If these guys had a podcast today everyone would listen to it but they all secretly hate it. They talk just for the sake of talking. Sounds like it could be background music for a horror movie in an insane asylum, specially toward the end. I think they hate women. I NEVER want to hear this again.

Bitches Brew by Miles Davis
Jan 09 2025

I don’t think I like jazz

Transformer by Lou Reed
Jan 10 2025

This was weird and I loved it.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Jan 13 2025

This is the first I’ve ever listened to Fleetwood Mac. I feel like I really wanted to like it but just couldn’t get into it. Also mixed in Stevie’s voice. It’s unique and interesting but only for a couple of songs then I get over it.

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Jan 14 2025

Boring. There’s a reason I don’t go to church.

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Jan 15 2025

I am learning that psychedelic hippie rock is not for me.

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
Jan 16 2025

This was fun! I listened to it while cleaning the house and had a good time. I would re-listen.

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Jan 20 2025

I could do with a little less jesus, but otherwise great album! I’ve been through a huge Beatles phase, then Lennon, then McCartney, and somehow never delved into Harrison. Glad this came across!

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jan 21 2025

I saw this album pop up and was excited. Haven’t really listened to RHCP other than big hits you hear everywhere and thought I would be really into it. I wasn’t. It just all kinda sounds the same and is a lot of noise. Very disappointed.

Damaged by Black Flag
Jan 22 2025

Fuck ya!

Woodface by Crowded House
Jan 23 2025

Chocolataaaaateee caaaaaakkke! Lol. Album was fine.

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley
Jan 28 2025

It’s Elvis. I wouldn’t listen to again but found myself unconsciously tapping along.

Abbey Road by Beatles
Jan 29 2025

It has been a long time since I’ve listened to this album. But it is still simply perfect.

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Jan 30 2025

I almost stopped after the first song. Which is awful. There were some moderately decent songs and some bad songs but nothing that would make me replay this again. Reminded me a bit of The Shin.

Let It Be by The Replacements
Jan 31 2025

Good listen! Like soft-core punk. Nothing crazy stood out but I would listen to again.

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Feb 03 2025

I always thought the “lime in the coconut” was just a funny phrase! Who knew it has origins as an actual song!!! Never heard of this guy but he’s great! Thoroughly enjoyed this album and have already replayed it!

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
Feb 04 2025

Third jazz album. Still don’t like jazz.

Feb 05 2025

I really thought I would hate this. But oddly by the end of the album I didn’t. It was interesting and something different. Didn’t mind it.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
Feb 06 2025

Listening to this album was like having someone in “The Friend Zone.” You really like this person and quite enjoy their company. But there’s just something you can’t quite put your finger on that you don’t want to bang them. Same with this album. Just couldn’t quite say I loved it, but has potential with a re-listen.

With The Beatles by Beatles
Feb 07 2025

If you had bet me in the 1963 that four years later this same group would produce Sgt. Pepper I would have definitely lost that bet. On a totally different planet for their sound and style at this point.

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Feb 10 2025

This was great! Funk and very catchy. Already replayed it!

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Feb 11 2025

I love the Doors with their classic Psychedelic sounds….Ive learned I love them more when they learn into the blues sounds. Only heard bit and pieces before but this was an overall very enjoyable listen.

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Feb 12 2025

I’ve always avoided heavy metal because I just didn’t think it would be for me. Holy hell was I wrong! This album blew my mind and was amazing! Full out jamming at work and keeping beats. Biggest surprise so far 60+ albums into this project. And so far my favorite find of a song with Running Free. Who knew!? But I’m sold on this album!

Fear Of Music by Talking Heads
Feb 13 2025

Definitely wish I was high when I listened to this album. Hits and misses but overall enjoyable.

En-Tact by The Shamen
Feb 14 2025

This has aged very poorly. But then again, maybe it wasn’t ever any good.

The College Dropout by Kanye West
Feb 17 2025

Very torn about this one. There is no denying he is extremely talented and really paved the way for a next generation. But he’s also a disgusting human being.

Arrival by ABBA
Feb 19 2025

I don’t know how I feel about this. It’s so goddamn catchy and bouncy it’s almost annoying. But it’s also just so goddamn catchy and bouncy! I feel like this is an album that grows on you after a bunch of listens. Then one day you just suddenly find yourself in your car blasting it and screaming it at the top of your lungs.

Viva Hate by Morrissey
Feb 20 2025

Couple decent songs but overall very underwhelming and forgettable. Nothing majorly off putting, just nothing exciting either.

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Feb 21 2025

Meh. It was fine. Forgettable.

1984 by Van Halen
Feb 24 2025

Fun and enjoyable but I feel like it’s a style that “you had to be there” for. Started ti all sound the same after awhile.

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Feb 25 2025

This was fun! Put me in a great mood!

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Feb 26 2025

Not bad. Liked it better than the morrissey solo album I had. A couple good ones but nothing to write home about.

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Feb 28 2025

I can appreciate her talent and she’s good. Just not my cup of tea.

Mar 03 2025

Wow! This album is hit after hit after hit!! I had no idea. Wanted to hate it but I just didn’t.

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Mar 04 2025

Enjoyable. Could probably use a relisten.

Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
Mar 05 2025

Kinda want to watch this movie now and see what this was all about! Great change of pace and fun to listen to!

Mar 06 2025

I cannot listen to this in spotify. Therefore they are disqualified.

Bright Flight by Silver Jews
Mar 07 2025

Sounds like The Bloodhound Gang. But if they Bloodhound Gang was sad and whiney as fuck.

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Mar 10 2025

Second Iron Maiden album. Fuck. Maybe I do like metal! Who knew!?! As a 40 year old woman I have never in my life gravitated toward this type of music or sought it out. Never opposed, just not my thing. But damn! I have loved both albums!

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Mar 11 2025

I spent the whole album thinking, “wow this really sounds a lot like a guy who had a song featured on the Garden Sate movie..” only to later google it and and find out that, yes, it was the same guy. This album did not sound like it was from the early 70’s! Had a very modern feel. Reminds me of Mark Kozelek.

Celebrity Skin by Hole
Mar 12 2025

Wow this was actually great! All I ever knew about Courtney was she was drugged out crazy and her connection to Kurt. Love the passion and grit! I feel like Julia Stiles in 10 Things I Hate About You would have approved of this album.

Pornography by The Cure
Mar 13 2025

Well that was a bummer. I feel like I need a hug and some Lexapro.

Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs
Mar 14 2025

Blah. Wasn’t bad enough to be a one but didn’t hold my attention and I kept n ou ting how many more songs until it was over.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Mar 18 2025

Damn. This album still just hits so goddamn hard!

Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper
Mar 19 2025

Huh. I was actually really curious to have this album and see what Alice Cooper is about. Not what I would have thought. Not for me but wasn’t bad.

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
Mar 21 2025

This was surprising! Typically, psychedelic rock scores very low for me. But this had a lot of substance and range.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Mar 24 2025

I would genuinely love to meet a Beach Boys. They must be an absolute piece of work. This was atrocious. I would rather rub my knuckles against a cheese grater than listen to this again. If I were to kidnap someone and lock them in a basement, I would play in album on repeat as I believe it would be the most sincere version of torture to endure.

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
Mar 25 2025

This was great! I can’t wait to listen to again! Funky and catchy!

Be by Common
Mar 26 2025

Well alright, Common…get it!

Architecture And Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Mar 27 2025

Like the soundtrack to a cheap indie movie. Hard pass.

Mar 31 2025

What a surprise! When I get albums like this that come out of nowhere, with no expectations, and yet they delight! This is why I continue to do this project.

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Apr 01 2025

LOVED this! Great vibes

OK Computer by Radiohead
Apr 02 2025

I was deep into Radiohead for many years. But it’s been a long while since listening to. Man, this album is still amazing and I feel it to my core.

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
Apr 08 2025

Wow! Very cool! I feel I need to start a list of albums I’m truly glad I got to hear before I died. And while they may not all be the coveted 5, these albums are special, unexpected and unique. This is one of them.

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