1001 Albums Summary

Solid funk and soul. The album has Norman Whitfield’s stamp all over it

Lots of covers on this album, but man oh man, what a voice! I'm going to have to buy this one.

Not my “cup of tea”. . .at all.

Now we’re talking! Texas hard edged blues-rock. If listening to this doesn’t put some swagger in your step and an itch to hit the road. . .

Way past all that angst of a 13 year old. Boring sluge of a recording fueled on Coke and it shows. Keep moving along, folks—nothing new here.

One step above “total chill”. One can’t help but tap their foot along to the music and smile. Not a “in your face” album, more of a “enjoying the groove” experience. My favorite was their interpretation of “Sunny Side of the Street”.

Just okay. The try’s to be too many different things and ends up kinda a mess. Interesting video on “Pin” though.

So this album was part of the “long hair” mash up between country and rock that started in the early ‘70’s. Emmylou Harris and Gram’s vocals are just perfect. Makes one wonder what would have happened if he could have rode that huge wave of country rock for the rest of the 70’s.

I know that there’s a human in there somewhere—what with drum machines and auto tune. I would be curious to know how she would do with a trio or quartet—old school-her and a microphone. The interlude with Tina Turner was “spot on” though.

A strong “new wave” influenced album that is a “half bubble off plumb”. Quirky and accessible—Lauper draws you into her world. I really enjoyed the listen. “Time After Time” was my favorite.

This was a lot more palatable to listen to than the last Radiohead album. Good stuff to have on when working. Maybe this group will grow on me.

The album spoke to mankind’s highest nature transporting the listener to a spiritual transcendence. The profound lyrics tease and conjure imagery hidden behind a “Phil Spector Wall of Sound”—if I could only understand them! Oh, if I could only appreciate the sublime musicianship that crafted this album. But I don’t—and P. T Barnum was spot on.

In some strange way this album reminds me Of a “Mash up” between “The Clash” and Elvis Costello. I couldn’t decide if they were doing a “send up” on the country tunes or were doing a serious reinterpretation. I finally decided they were tweaking some noses.

A whole lotta Ella. The music was great, but for me to properly appreciate 62 cuts in two days was a bit much. Fantastic musicianship all around though.

Although hip hop is not really my thing--really interesting stuff. Not bad, not bad at all.

Easy rating of "5" from the old boomer. Every cut is strong. What was surprising to me was how well the album has stood up after all these years--still sounds fresh and relevant.

This is was my first exposure to 2Pac and it wasn’t as bad as I had feared. There are words of wisdom sprinkled throughout and even one of gratitude ( about his Mama ). So, getting past the posturing and verbal vulgarities, there is intelligence lurking behind all the bluster. Whatever it takes to sell it, right?

This is what happens when every kid gets a trophy. Bah!

Good to listen to while you are working on something. A little more engaging than some ambient music-I did tap my toe once or twice-so not completely “drone-like”.

"Bell Bottom Blues" and "Layla" were my favorites. Duane Allman's slide work is fantastic. Clapton could run away and try to hide beneath others, but there is only one Clapton.

I really liked this album. I had heard of the band but hadn’t listened to their music. It’s a little raw, a little unpolished and authentic. Just the antidote for all the over- processed drivel that passes for music these days.

Interesting feminine view not usually heard on albums of the early '60's.

It’s okay. Tried once or twice to listen to the lyrics, but most of the time they are buried under strings and reverb I couldn’t make them out. Album works better as background sounds to whatever else you are doing.

If I was in 6th grade—pimples and orthodontics—I may have liked this. Wrong demographic these days. I do envy the drummer. He is going to live a long time with his off-the charts cardio profile.

Really enjoyed listening to a young Muddy Waters. This is where a big chunk of of Rock & Roll came from from.

The musicianship is second to none. Great to listen to. So, back when the art-rock form started really going- two camps were formed. Were you a "Yes" or were you Emerson, Lake and Palmer. False binary choice to be sure, but such were the burning questions one had to confront in my teen years.

I'm Not sure what to think about this album. I like it, but I can't tell you specifically why I like it. Great stuff to do accounting bookwork to.

There isn't one weak track on this album. The level of musicianship was "top of the charts". Lots of subtlety with the drum fills and bass lines that support the song. First listen, it all sounds pretty straightforward and direct. Really listen to what's going on between the four of them--and it's, "Game Over".

I seriously don't get this--nor am I interested in getting it.

When this album came out, you could not get away from the exposure of the tracks. Boston was being played 24/7 everywhere. So I didn't have to buy the album. I really wasn't ready to listen to this time either. Having said that, it's a solid rocker of a 70's album with that solid "wall of Boston" sound--track after track after track.

Great album to have in the background while working/thinking/writing.

No way--life's too short for this.

Interesting back story on her. "Jack of all trades, master of none" seems to apply here.

Big Band at it's best.

It's one of those albums that I have to be in a certain mood to listen to. Overall--great stuff.

Absolutely an incredible album that defined the 1960"s.

Good example of the “Metal” genre. The stage personas of angry musicians playing angry music for angry young people. With the exception of a couple of the tracks—slower ballads—it just started to sound all the same. Shred, shred, and more shredding. Great—what else you got.

Meh

Really laid back

whatever

Hit a note Bob--Just any note. Lyrics more than compensate. Strangely--the total package works somehow.

Another Metal album that bores me to tears.

Good Album.

It's okay. Good to listen to while one is doing other things

I don't know why--just a visceral reaction--but it sounded like a" mash up" between Devo and B 52's at 10x speed.

Where are my platform shoes? The 70's live!

Ahhh--the 80's

He was the first to show what the electric guitar could do--then everyone had to catch up.

All the iconic songs.

I imagine listening to this in a 1940's nightclub. Everyone dressed to the 9's.

Hope.

Now we"re talking! She comes right through the speakers and grabs you.

Good background music to work to.

Boring

Great Album to listen to while reading, working at the computer--or candlelight dinner

Okay to listen to--I guess. Sorta

A whole lotta Led Zepp.

Yup--takes me right back. Good Stuff

Good Stuff.

Okay.