1001 Albums Summary

Better than expected. Highlights: - The World is Yours - Half Time - It Ain't Hard to Tell

Pretty chill, Take Five is decent. Wouldn't choose it, but makes good background listening

I'd never heard of Traffic before. Definitely an album of two halves - the first half is decent, and the second totally lost me. The title track was rough. Standouts: Glad, Empty Pages

Generally inoffensive, but not my style. Too radio-friendly American 'rock'.

Need to relisten but overall has great potential and is more my thing

This is the first album that has genuinely surprised me. I was so sure I wouldn't like it given I'm not usually into rap, and have listened to the odd Kendrick song before and not enjoyed them. Standout tracks were - MoneyTrees and Swimming Pools (Drank).

Not a fan of this one. A bit too shouty and riotous for my taste.

Honestly a difficult listen. It wasn't offensive in any way, just quite far from my thing. Reminded me of something my Gran would probably enjoy. It was also very long, and felt it.

Enjoyed this one - a relatively short but high energy. Will relisten.

I've felt like I should like Manics for a long time, and always wanted to get into them. I just don't for some reason. Standout song - Kevin Carter

Weird listening to Fairy Tale of New York in an album context. Kind of played to death, but a good song. Like the Metropolis instrumental - pretty fun.

I really liked the opened Cherub Rock, but beyond that the album kind of merged together for me. I can tell how influential this album is - but it's not completely my thing. I did enjoy it more than I expected to though.

A good example of an album where I can appreciate the draw and influence, but it's just not my thing. Standout Tracks: - It's Too Late - I Feel the Earth Move

I know some Supergrass, but never listened to a full album before. The first song had me hooked. Standout tracks: - I'd Like to Know - She's so Loose

A clearly highly influential album that was ahead of it's time. The vocals in Neon Lights reminds me a lot of Teleman.

Standout tracks: - Mother and Child Reunion - Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard

Enjoyed this one, will definitely relisten. Standout tracks: - I Will Dare - Unsatisfied

Started slow and not really enjoyable for me, until Cecilia kicked in. Standout tracks: - Cecilia - Keep the Customer Satisfied

An interesting album which is clearly very influential in the indie scene, but I couldn't quite get into the album as a whole. While there were some great tracks, the songs in between failed to sell the album to me. Standout Tracks: - E-Pro - Girl

Overall it was fine, very close to being my thing but not quite. I generally liked the vibe, but it all dragged on and blended in a bit much for me. It doesn't seem particularly influential or groundbreaking like many albums on this list are.

I can understand the appeal, but not for me. Standout song was probably King of Pain

A clearly very influential album, I can hear how they've impacted the sound of a lot of the current bands I like. I recognised Damaged Goods, to realise I had previously listened to IDLES cover. Standout Tracks: - Natural's Not in It - Damaged Goods - Return the Gift - At Home He's a Tourist

Not available on Spotify, had to use YouTube instead. Really strong, atmospheric yet almost theatrical opener with River of Orchids. Standout Tracks - River of Orchids - I'd like that (say a sunflower) - Easter Theatre

The first album I've had on record so far. Enjoyed this album a lot, and think it flows really nicely. Standout Tracks: - Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Head Over Heels

Clearly extremely influential. Recognised a good few songs straight away.

Enjoyed this a bit less than I expected to, but I did expect to like it a lot. Clearly a good album, with potential for me to like it more. Perhaps just not in the right mood for this one today.

Overall enjoyed this a lot more than I thought, although it's still not really my thing. Standout Track: Heart of Gold

Great, iconic album. Standout Tracks: - Here Comes Your Man - Mr Grieves - Hey

One of, if not the shortest albums I've ever come across. 15 minutes of punk chaos (not in a negative way). Although, I am relieved it was only 15 minutes.

Standout Track: And When I Die

Overall better than I expected. Not quite as heavy as I was anticipating, but still not really my thing.

Really not for me, but I understand the appeal and it sounds very of its time.

I'd never heard of The Sugarcubes before, but I was pleasantly surprised. Also interesting to find out Bjork was in the band. Standout track on first listen was: - Delicious Demon

Preferred Dolittle, but still a great album.

I was really happy to see this album come up, I've loved this album for a long time now. Standout Tracks: - The Suburbs (never gets old) - Half Light II (No Celebration) - We Used to Wait

I'd never heard of Frank Black, but was happy to find out he is the Pixies frontman. I really enjoyed this album and will definitely relisten. Standout tracks on first listen: - Headache - Freedom Rock

Better than I expected. Particularly the strong opener (War Pigs). Standout Tracks: - War Pigs - Paranoid - Iron Man

Completely new band and album to me. Overall pleasantly surprised, although not mind blown. Standout Tracks: - Hoover Dam - If I Can't Change Your Mind

The album started extremely strong, but lost me a little in the second half. Standout Tracks: - Staring at the Sun - Dreams

Need to listen to this one more. Enjoyed it overall, but also wasn't blown away. Standout Tracks: - Revival - Don't Cry - Desire Lines - Coronado

First album I couldn't bring myself to finish. Just really not my thing. The interludes consisting of weird noises was also uncomfortable.

Clearly an icon album with amazing artwork and some massive hits. Girls Just Want to Have Fun and Time After Time are iconic songs you can't not like. Standout Tracks (I hadn't heard before): - Yeah Yeah - I'll Kiss You

Listened to this album many times before and I love it. Every single song is excellent. I've been through phases of being obsessed with almost every song, so a standout song list would just be almost the full album.

Easy listening, not lifechanging. Standout Tracks: - Badlands - Candy's Room

Listened to this one twice, it makes very easy background listening. Standout Tracks: - Turn - Writing to Reach You - Driftwood

Didn't enjoy this one much, very strange time

Standout Tracks: - Zero - Heads Will Roll - Soft Shock - Dull Life

Iconic album. Standout Tracks: - Darts of Pleasure - Jacqueline - The Dark of the Matinee - Take Me Out (overplayed, but amazing track)

Really enjoyed the first song. An iconic and ahead of it's time album. Not my thing, but I see the talent and the mass appeal. Standout Tracks: - Let's Go Crazy

Surprisingly enjoyable and fun album. Standout Tracks: - Dreamer - Hide in Your Shell

Standout Tracks: - Gasoline Alley - It's All Over Now

Recognised a good few songs, but not for me. Standouts: - We've Only Just Begun - Help

Standout Tracks: - In My Bed

I liked some songs a lot, but overall didn't love this one as a whole album. Standout Track: - Two Weeks

Skipped after the first track. I appreciate the skill in jazz, it's just not for me

Not really but thing, but not offensive.

Iconic artwork. Not really my style of music, but appreciate the artistry. Standout Tracks: - Carey - All I Want

Not for me, but listened to the full album

Good but quite mixed - the good songs were great, but a few misses in my opinion. Standout Tracks: - How Does The Grass Grow? - (You Will) Set The World On Fire - You Feel So Lonely You Could Die

Some great songs in this album. Standout Tracks: - Mama Said - You Don't Own Me

Great album. Standout Tracks: - Hanging On The Telephone - One Way Or Another - Sunday Girl

Better than I expected, but not something I'd listen to again. Standout Tracks: - Detroit Rock City

Listened to previously, and not my thing. Appreciate the skill.