1001 Albums Summary

Released in 1983. Genre of rock with influences heavily from reggae, punk and jazz. 11 songs. 44 mins. 1. Synchronicity I. I’m not sold. I doubt this is very many few people’s favourite song and is a lacklustre into. 2. Walking in Your Footsteps. There’s the sound of the police. I don’t hate the voice, but the arrangement reminds me of a bunch of school children trying to play along with the local artist. Messy. 3. O My God. I hate the songs less. But the arrangements still aren’t selling me. Don’t tell me I just don’t like jazz/reggae. It’s them. (It should be noted I also think the Beatles are overrated, you might not want to listen to me). 4. Mother. Australia, Canada, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, the UK, and the US all had this album as the #1 on their billboard. It went platinum. I’m confused, but this song redeems the album a tiny bit. It’s just so obscure. 5. Miss Gradenko. Aw, we lost the obscurity. 6. Synchronicity II. Here’s hoping sequels come out stronger. 7. Every Breath You Take. As a child of the 90s, I’ve heard the chorus. I’ve also heard the story that it’s a bit random to use it as a song to the dead when the original is about a stalker. Ah possessive love, truly romantic. It does have a catchier beat. Or maybe the slower version is just stuck with me. 8. King of Pain. I’ve gone on a google deep dive. This was their last album and no one could stand each other. Sort of ironic given the album name, but also maybe why the instrumental feels not…. Synchronized that is. 9. Wrapped Around Your Finger. Everyone thinks they’re a music critic. Except here, the whole intention is for me to listen and see what I think. So there. 10. Tea in the Sahara. I’m not sure I can even add anything else. It’s a bust. End album. 11. Murder By Numbers. This is the downside of the album listening. You know you’re not into it, but you must finish it for completion sake. Ah well, it’s at an end. Did I add anything to my playlists? Ha. No. I was happy it was over. 2 out of 5. Because I’ve heard worse.

Released in 1965. Genre of blues. 10 songs. 34 minutes. 1. Everyday I Have the Blues. It’s kinda crazy to realize you’re listening to the screaming crowd where a lot have probably passed on. 2. Sweet Little Angel. What’s to hate? The amazing instrumentals? His deep raspy wailing? He’s the king of blues for a reason. 3. It’s My Own Fault. The audio commentary adds to it, for sure, but I’ve never been a fan of live recordings. Live music, yes. 4. How Blue Can You Get? I went on a Google journey. This guy had like 15 kids claiming to be his and he funded most of them for school. Seems none of them can prove it though. Makes you wonder. 5. Please Love Me. Allegedly, in an effort to end the children’s fighting about who his kids really were, he challenged them to DNA test and none of them took it, but left no DNA testing instructions after his death. So naturally they all went after his estate. I say test them. If it’s true, it’s true. But somehow the 18 would dwindle, I’d think. 6. You Upset Me Baby. Maybe this one’s to the 18. Haha. 7. Worry, Worry. I originally meant to review the actual songs in this format, but this stream of conscious listening session is amusing me more. 8. Woke Up This Mornin’. Well not this morning exactly. 9. You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now. It’s the wailing, it gets me every time. 10. Help the Poor. And we have reached the end. Standing ovation. Just wish I had been there. Where’s my time travel device? I might need to add this album to my LP collection truth be told.

Released in 1973. Genre of R&B, soul, and funk. 18 songs. 1 hour and 17 mins. It was just a completely forgettable album.