My 1001 Albums Journey

Journey in Progress

Discovering music one album at a time

Albums Rated

4.64

Avg Rating

5-Star Albums

Complete

1033 albums remaining

Rating Speed

6.2

Per Week

Days Active

Reviews

Written

100%

Review Rate

vs Global

1.33

Avg Diff

4.64

Avg Rating

Rating Distribution

How you rate albums

Rating Timeline

Average rating over time

Ratings by Decade

Which era do you prefer?

Activity by Day

When do you listen?

Taste Profile

1950s

Favorite Decade

Hip-hop

Favorite Genre

Top Origin

Generous

Rater Style

1-Star Albums

Taste Analysis

Genre Preferences

Ratings by genre

Origin Preferences

Ratings by country

Rating Style

You Love More Than Most

Albums you rated higher than global average

Album	You	Global	Diff
Black Metal	5	2.46	+2.54
KEAH** (Psalm 69)	5	2.69	+2.31
Among The Living	5	2.86	+2.14
Gris Gris	5	2.88	+2.12
Vauxhall And I	5	2.96	+2.04
The Scream	5	3.04	+1.96
Underwater Moonlight	5	3.05	+1.95
Porcupine	5	3.08	+1.92
Liege And Lief	5	3.09	+1.91
Pieces Of The Sky	5	3.11	+1.89

You Love Less Than Most

Albums you rated lower than global average

Album	You	Global	Diff
1989	2	3.27	-1.27

5-Star Albums (41)

View Album Wall

Popular Reviews

She's So Unusual

Cyndi Lauper

5/5

I hate to admit it, but this rocks. I'm always the first to complain when "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" comes on, as I find it overplayed and silly, but the full album made me appreciate Cyndi Lauper more. Her singing quirks drive me insane after a while though, so I'll only listen to this when I'm in a good mood.

4 likes

The Next Day

David Bowie

4/5

I had no idea what to expect from this one, but was pleasantly surprised. It's a bit bland overall, but the lyrics are inspired (as you'd expect from Bowie) and some tracks stand out from the rest. Nothing mindblowing, but an enjoyable rock album.

4 likes

The Doors

5/5

What better way to start this challenge than with the debut album of one of my favorite bands? This one's really solid, and contains a great mix of energetic blues-rock and slower psychedelic tracks. Fun times all the way through.

3 likes

Liege And Lief

Fairport Convention

5/5

I didn't expect to enjoy this, but it's a really solid record, with interesting lyrics and beautiful singing.

3 likes

Blue Lines

Massive Attack

5/5

The soul influences were the icing on the cake here. I'm not very familiar with trip hop, so this was a great starting point.

3 likes

All Ratings

The Doors

5/5

MTV Unplugged In New York

Nirvana

4/5

This is an essential MTV Unplugged show. It has its highs and lows, regarding the repertoire and Kurt's performances, but the highs are very high, raw and unforgettable.

Hybrid Theory

Linkin Park

5/5

Before listening to this, I never really understood why this band had such a huge and dedicated fanbase. I get it now. Leave me alone!

Rock 'N Soul

Solomon Burke

5/5

I didn't know who Solomon Burke was until this album was generated, but now I'm glad it did! I'm big on rock and big on soul, so what more could I ask for?

Californication

Red Hot Chili Peppers

5/5

I've listened to this from start to finish many times throughout my life, so giving it a 5 is easier for me now than it would have been the first time, given the sheer volume and variety of songs contained. I truly believe all the tracks hit, and range from fun and inconsequential to touching and poignant.

Sunday At The Village Vanguard

Bill Evans Trio

4/5

This was really difficult to rate. My goal here in this challenge is to only listen to records once, but this took me many tries! You really have to concentrate for instrumental albums. Listening in a loud bus doesn't work. Letting your mind wander off doesn't work. Actually take the time to have a cup of coffee, stare at nature and let the music take you where it wants to. Trust me, it's worth it.

Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

Wu-Tang Clan

5/5

Man, what a cool theme for a hip-hop project! Always wanted to listen to this one, and it did not disappoint at all.

The Next Day

David Bowie

4/5

At Fillmore East

The Allman Brothers Band

5/5

Sometimes I felt like I was personally there, at the concert, over half a century ago. That's how mesmerizing this record is.

Gris Gris

Dr. John

5/5

Music, album cover, artist, theme, lyrics, genres... I truly don't know which part of all this is the weirdest. I love it.

There's No Place Like America Today

Curtis Mayfield

3/5

"So In Love" might be the quintessential soul song for me. Something about the horns, the feelings evoked... I can't put into words just how much I love this song. That being said, for some reason, some tracks just didn't hit, in my experience. So, a 3 it is.

Moving Pictures

Rush

5/5

It usually takes a full listen to an album until a prog rock band clicks for you. Well, now I can finally say I get Rush.

Chirping Crickets

Buddy Holly & The Crickets

4/5

It's funny to watch Yesterday (2019) and wonder what the world would be like if The Beatles didn't exist, but we live in a reality in which Buddy Holly didn't make it past 22, and that's pretty darn unfortunate as well.

Beyond Skin

Nitin Sawhney

4/5

The bleak themes and lyrics tie this diverse and exotic LP into a cohesive, meaningful experience. Interesting stuff.

Blue Lines

Massive Attack

5/5

The soul influences were the icing on the cake here. I'm not very familiar with trip hop, so this was a great starting point.

The Rising

Bruce Springsteen

4/5

This sounded like a really bad idea of an album until I listened to it. Lots of good songs, actually. Kinda cheesy though.

Face to Face

The Kinks

4/5

I enjoy the satirical lyrics, and musically, it's right up my alley.

Liege And Lief

Fairport Convention

5/5

I didn't expect to enjoy this, but it's a really solid record, with interesting lyrics and beautiful singing.

Ágætis Byrjun

Sigur Rós

5/5

Everything about this was novel to me. The record is touching, even if you can't understand a single word. And once you search for the translated lyrics, you understand they are as beautiful as the music. This is timeless and transcendental.

Steve McQueen

Prefab Sprout

3/5

In the LP's solid first half, the band's creativity is balanced with pop sensibilities and delivers catchy songs. And then it falls off. Or maybe, it gets too sophisticated for me. Who knows.

Let England Shake

PJ Harvey

5/5

Despite her popularity, I had never heard anything from PJ Harvey. I guess this is different from her usual style, which I'll presumably explore in the future, but this album was really consistent and enjoyable already.

She's So Unusual

Cyndi Lauper

5/5

Goo

Sonic Youth

4/5

Raw as fuck. The lyrics match the anger from the distorted, deafening guitars, and the combination makes for a nice album to commit violent acts to.

Here's Little Richard

Little Richard

5/5

Thought an entire album of this formulaic (but fun) music genre would get boring after a while. Thing is, it's Little Richard. To this day, few match the raw energy and talent he did, and those few probably owe much to him in that respect.

Pieces Of The Sky

Emmylou Harris

5/5

Love to discover old school country music. Having never heard much of the infamous modern stuff, my limited experience with this genre has been really positive. Emmylou delivers here lovely performances, and the whole record sounds, at times, like you're attending a gig at the coolest bar in town.

Axis: Bold As Love

Jimi Hendrix

5/5

This might be the strangest Hendrix project. It grew on me over the many listens I gave it through the years, and some songs are truly among the best of his.

Dance Mania

Tito Puente

5/5

Never would've imagined I'd listen to an entire album of this. No regrets.

White Denim

5/5

Somewhere between modern indie-folk and Revolver era Beatles, lies this record. Needless to say, this is really cool.

Nilsson Schmilsson

Harry Nilsson

4/5

The transition from the emotional "Without You" to the... erm, interesting "Coconut" will forever be etched into my memories.

KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)

Ministry

5/5

Didn't expect to like this so much as I did. Musically, it reminds me of Metallica, and all the blasphemy makes the whole thing stand out.

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector

Various Artists

4/5

It felt incredibly weird listening to something so wholesome, especially with that final message, being orchestrated by someone so vile and despicable. I don't think I've ever felt so uncomfortable while listening to music.

The Score

Fugees

5/5

A diverse and engaging record with great lyrics and delivery. I surprisingly knew some songs, and they go hard.

Blonde On Blonde

Bob Dylan

5/5

Instant favorite! Not very familiar with Dylan, but now I get why this album is so well praised.

The Madcap Laughs

Syd Barrett

4/5

I've listened to this a lot throughout my life. For some reason, I strongly relate to Syd's music. This album is heartbreaking, and listening to this during the challenge made me notice masterpieces I'd never noticed before, such as 'Dark Globe'. The transition from it to 'Here I Go' is one of the highlights of Barrett's career.

Out Of The Blue

Electric Light Orchestra

5/5

This album is pure magic. Puts me in a great mood every time.

Live At Leeds

The Who

5/5

Nice, solid live performance from The Who. I, of course, only listened to the original tracklist, which is relatively short. The tracks are all fire though, and this is the band in its best lineup, so it's a blast.

Aladdin Sane

David Bowie

5/5

Didn't expect to love this one as much as I did! Following up 'Ziggy Stardust' must have been tough, but this was satisfying as its sequel. The album offers great variety, and the songs are grittier than the previous overall. In contrast to that, there are beautiful and meditative songs, such as 'Time' and, my personal favorite, 'Lady Grinning Soul'. Great day for a Bowie fan.

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

OutKast

5/5

This is one of the records I only got to know because of the project. 'Hey Ya!' and 'Prototype' were the ones I knew before, and because of that, I always wanted to know what else OutKast had to offer. I'm glad to see my expectations were met.

Straight Outta Compton

N.W.A.

5/5

Some real classics in this! If you can abstract the immorality from it, and not take it too seriously, you'll find it's a very fun and engaging project.

Here Are the Sonics

The Sonics

5/5

As punk as 50's style music can be. Some of the lyrics and imagery are surprisingly dark too lol.

Second Toughest In The Infants

Underworld

3/5

Only knew 'Born Slippy' prior to this, so I had high hopes. Unfortunately, only the longer songs were interesting to me. The rest was kinda bland and pointless to my ears.

Underwater Moonlight

The Soft Boys

5/5

The lyrics in this are just my thing! Surreal, dark and creative all around.

Siamese Dream

The Smashing Pumpkins

5/5

I always wanted to listen to this one, because most songs I know and love from the band are from this album. Not only is it consistent, but it has even more all-timers than I thought.

Vauxhall And I

Morrissey

5/5

I'd imagined I'd like this one, but never expected it to be a 5. Guess Morrissey's really that good (as a musician!).

The Scream

Siouxsie And The Banshees

5/5

Took me a while to finally listen to a Siouxsie album. It's as cool and dark as I thought.

At Mister Kelly's

Sarah Vaughan

5/5

Nothing more fitting for a rainy morning than this album. A cozy listen.

The Predator

Ice Cube

5/5

One of my favorite rap records so far. It's got some heavy lyrics and messages that, unfortunately, still stand true to this day.

Bluesbreakers

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers

5/5

Solid blues-rock thing. Nothing really mind-blowing, but if you like blues, it's got just everything you'd hope for.

Black Metal

Venom

5/5

As cheesy and on-the-nose as this gets, it's fun as fuck and very novel to me.

1989

Taylor Swift

2/5

I went into this with an open mind and open heart, but no. It just doesn't seem to be that good. There are some bangers, sure, but much of the album is generic and forgettable. Well, deservedly so, this is my first 2-rating.

Among The Living

Anthrax

5/5

I am very much not familiar with this band, or with the genre in general, and yet, this album's lyrics and instrumentals were pretty damn cool to me. The vocals are mixed weirdly, though, so you gotta get used to that.

Cosmo's Factory

Creedence Clearwater Revival

5/5

Everything I've heard from CCR was enjoyable so far, but I never imagined this album would be so solid! About as good as white man's blues/rock gets.

Brilliant Corners

Thelonious Monk

5/5

Now we're talking! I had my doubts about jazz, and the general advice I found was that I'd know great jazz the moment I listened to it. Well, the moment did come, at last.

The Sensual World

Kate Bush

5/5

A relaxing, charming and creative 80's album. Solid record all around.

Lady Soul

Aretha Franklin

5/5

I knew, from the start, this was gonna be a banger. The few songs I knew prior to this blew me away, and I'm glad the rest of the LP is great as well.

Porcupine

Echo And The Bunnymen

5/5

Back from a six month hiatus. At this rate, I will be finishing this on my deathbed. This album is kinda frontloaded, but it's captivating from start to finish. Most lyrics are really good, and the songs are dynamic and exotic. Even though this is not a particularly catchy record, it's what I imagine Prefab Sprout's Steve McQueen wanted (and ultimately failed) to achieve.