1001 Albums Summary

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131
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3.15
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12%
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2010
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Punk
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14
5-Star Albums
8
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
5 3.02 +1.98
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
5 3.31 +1.69
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
5 3.32 +1.68
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
5 3.33 +1.67
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
5 3.35 +1.65
Debut
Björk
5 3.39 +1.61
Either Or
Elliott Smith
5 3.4 +1.6
Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
5 3.42 +1.58
It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
5 3.48 +1.52
Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
5 3.52 +1.48

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
The Wall
Pink Floyd
1 4.13 -3.13
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
1 3.32 -2.32
The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
Pink Floyd
1 3.1 -2.1
If I Could Only Remember My Name
David Crosby
1 3.05 -2.05
Nowhere
Ride
1 3.02 -2.02
Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
1 2.87 -1.87
American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
2 3.86 -1.86
Nick Of Time
Bonnie Raitt
1 2.84 -1.84
Bad
Michael Jackson
2 3.81 -1.81
(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
2 3.73 -1.73

5-Star Albums (14)

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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Wow how have I missed this album all my life?! A dark, bloody, pessimistic view on power, manipulation, god, nature and love, entwined with fables, myths and fairytales. Not suffocatingly serious though, it's a bit silly, which makes it even better. The lyre of orpheus is a brilliant sarcastic take on how annoying it is to have a boyfriend who's a musician. Too true Nick. O children will forever remind me of Harry Potter. The combo of blues and gospel takes you to another world completely. Very up my street. I've noticed I always seem to like the Friday albums best, which is great cos I get even more time to enjoy them.

1-Star Albums (8)

All Ratings (131)

Jan 09 2025

Bit too funky for me, not my genre. Got a bit bored 😬 Enjoyed the first song

Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock
Jan 14 2025

Groovy baby Even I managed to succumb to the funk of this album.

The Next Day by David Bowie
Jan 16 2025

Not the best bowie album. Doesn't have quite the same magic and didn't connect with me in the same way as some of his others. Overall though not a bad album, enjoyed listening.

Back In Black by AC/DC
Jan 17 2025

Obviously some bangers on here, but it's all a bit boyish for me. Not sure we need a whole album of this music, the songs we all know are enough? The silliness is enjoyable, and impressive vocals. Back in black would be a good one for karaoke.

Debut by Björk
Jan 21 2025

Weirdly I don't think I've ever listened to this whole album in full. Loads of songs on there that I already know and love but also a few gems I've never heard. 'Like someone in love' went straight onto my Jan playlist. I think Play Dead might be one of my favourite songs ever...?

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
Jan 22 2025

This genre goes over my head. I've tried listening to this album a few times and I can't connect with it. I like 'Didn't Cha Know' but the rest becomes background music to me. I expect it would be much more engaging live. Not for me!

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Jan 23 2025

Dreamy, what a voice. Good one to listen to in the bath, or whilst floating about in a kimono smoking a cigarette and pondering lost loves. Excessively long (can you call it one album?) but surprisingly enjoyable, listened to about 3/4 of it before I'd had enough.

Red Dirt Girl by Emmylou Harris
Jan 24 2025

Country music is awful. This album didn't change my mind.

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Jan 27 2025

A simultaneously sad and uplifting album that can itch the exact right part of your brain when you're in the right mood. Perhaps a tad too long though.

The Cars by The Cars
Jan 28 2025

Got me chair dancing while working from home. 'Just What I Needed' was just what I needed on a Monday.

Nowhere by Ride
Jan 29 2025

Boring

Songs Of Love And Hate by Leonard Cohen
Jan 30 2025

I tried so hard to connect with this but it's just not for me.

A Love Supreme by John Coltrane
Jan 31 2025

Another one that I think would be amazing live, but not something I really want to listen to as an album. 3

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Feb 03 2025

Wow how have I missed this album all my life?! A dark, bloody, pessimistic view on power, manipulation, god, nature and love, entwined with fables, myths and fairytales. Not suffocatingly serious though, it's a bit silly, which makes it even better. The lyre of orpheus is a brilliant sarcastic take on how annoying it is to have a boyfriend who's a musician. Too true Nick. O children will forever remind me of Harry Potter. The combo of blues and gospel takes you to another world completely. Very up my street. I've noticed I always seem to like the Friday albums best, which is great cos I get even more time to enjoy them.

The Doors by The Doors
Feb 04 2025

Groovy baby

Feb 06 2025

Nice to have an album that is entirely new to me. Big fan of Segreda. The whole album a bit trip-hoppy, v dark and sexy. Each song slides seamlessly into the next. Best enjoyed at maximum volume. 3.5

Homework by Daft Punk
Feb 07 2025

I actually think India has a point on this one. Bit too heavy on the robot sound-effects for me. Dare I say it... it's a bit boring? Some classics on there though, 'Around the World' and 'Da Funk' being the obvious good ones.

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Feb 10 2025

Amazing album. Vivid narrative and catchy beats from start to finish. Not overly impressed by his attitude towards women in 'One More Chance', but enjoyed his own description of his dick as 'the cleanest meanest penis'. Suicidal Thoughts is tragic, 'I know my mother wished she got a fucking abortion'. Damn. Good to know what a pager sounds like. The sexy sounds though are jarring, that blow job sound between Respect and Friend of Mine is a bit too visceral...

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Feb 11 2025

Boring, sent me to sleep and not in a good way.

Great way to get out of an obligation. Listen to this first thing in the morning and a headache is guaranteed. Also a great way to trigger nightmares. Could be useful if looking to simulate the sounds of hell? I do indeed feel like I've been 'Hit by a Rock'.

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
Feb 14 2025

Uplifting but also sorrowful. Big fan of the title track and 'Sweet Thing'. Ngl after a while I find his whiny tone a bit annoying, but overall found it an enjoyable listen.

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
Feb 17 2025

Silly and joyful. Good amount of bass. Felt like I dived into a new world. Not sure why I never listened to this album given that I know 'Do You Realize??' so well. Bonus points for the album cover.

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Feb 18 2025

Eh... not for me. Too long, didn't hold my attention. Did not finish.

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Feb 19 2025

Could this sound any more 60s!? Found it a bit annoying, overly cheerful and a bit jarring. Maybe that's just me being grumpy in the morning... The 'Wolf of Merry Fortune' is so odd, the lyrics sound like they were written by a child. Is this a spoof? I can't tell if this is serious... It's the only song I like off the album though- I think it could be an excellent feature in a surrealist play. 'DELIGHHHT!' Album cover is a masterpiece, bonus points for that.

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens
Feb 20 2025

There are some incredible songs on this album, mixed in with some okay ones. 'Wild World', 'Where do the children play', 'Into White' and 'Father and Son' being my faves. The album cover hurts my eyes. Wtf is that font?!

Bad by Michael Jackson
Feb 21 2025

I decided that as Jackson is dead and can no long do anything creepy/illegal, I would listen to this one. I've never been a massive fan of his but it's kinda a fun album, if a bit naff. Some of the songs are actively bad, 'Speed Demon' is awful and made worse by the car sound effects. 'Bad' and 'Smooth Criminal' are okay, wouldn't object to these coming on at 80s night. It's just not very cool is it?

Ramones by Ramones
Feb 24 2025

Some classic on here, particularly 'Blitzkreig Bop' and 'Judy is a Punk'. Upbeat, energising, a bit silly. Makes you want to jump around. Bit boyish for me though, all the songs all kinda sound the same as well? I probably won't listen to the album in full again. I enjoy how awkward they all look on the album cover.

Is This It by The Strokes
Feb 25 2025

What a bop

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
Feb 26 2025

Not my usual genre, but really enjoyed this! Brought the party to my Tuesday morning.

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic
Feb 27 2025

Surprisingly I really like the title track. It's a bit proggy but in a way I actually enjoy! I came across 'Can You Get That' weirdly because of Sleigh Bells who sampled it. Very very different versions but both are excellent. Probably not an album I'll listen to again.

Life's Too Good by The Sugarcubes
Feb 28 2025

I've never listened to this album, only the song 'Birthday'. But it's great! I've been missing out. Of course Bjork's voice is exceptional and makes anything sound ethereal and haunting. The album's got a post Punk vibe but somehow is it's own thing completely. Perhaps it's the vocals which give it that edge? It seems somewhat different from a standard post punk/new wave album. The second half sounds kinda b52s, never a bad thing. Definitely will go back to this album.

With The Beatles by Beatles
Mar 03 2025

Is it weird that I've never listened to this? The 60s aren't really my era... it's okay, it's cheery, I could have a lil dance to this quite happily. I don't think it's the best Beatles album by any stretch.

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Mar 04 2025

The sun has come out and Bob Marley is playing. Summer has arrived in March. As someone who isn't a huge fan of raggae, I still think this album is great.

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses
Mar 05 2025

I feel like on paper I should like this... somehow it just didn't work for me though. Struggled to find any connection with it.

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Mar 10 2025

This starts off bad for me, there's an overdose of funk for the first few songs. But then it flips into kinda naff lounge music? 'Superstition' is obviously a classic, although again, too funky? There's only so much funk I can take. Overall not one I'll listen to again.

Mar 11 2025

Coldplay get a lot of hate for being boring, and fair play they are a bit boring. This album has some decent songs, albeit the whole thing now sounds v dated. It's okay, not anything particularly special in my opinion, it's one of those albums that is very of it's time. Green Eyes is actually a really sweet song though, enjoyed hearing that again.

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Mar 13 2025

I love this album. It's got a certain magic to it, 'Knight Moves' in particular with it's medieval vibe. I feel like I'm entering a different world or someone else's mind. Was already a fan of this one but surprised to see it on the list!

Rio by Duran Duran
Mar 14 2025

So many hits on this album. I've never listened to it in full before. Good one for singing at the top of your lungs at 80s night or in the shower.

Diamond Life by Sade
Mar 17 2025

Friday albums are back. Incredible voice, and a surprisingly enjoyable amount of saxophone. I think Promise is better though, hopefully that'll also be on the list.

Mar 18 2025

This album does nothing for me. Sounds like a budget Elliott Smith.

On The Beach by Neil Young
Mar 19 2025

Very enjoyable indeed. Never really listened to much Neil Young, but I'm not sure why because I'm a big fan of this.

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
Mar 20 2025

Some classics on here. Enjoyable but not sure I'll listen again.

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
Mar 24 2025

This album makes me think of my dad so it has an extra charm for me. Nice, smooth jazz, not too pretentious or jarring. You don't need to be a jazz expert to enjoy it.

Play by Moby
Mar 25 2025

This album sounds ancient now, I have been transported back to 1999. When an album defines an era of music you've gotta give it some credit for it's influence. There's so good songs on it, but it's way too long. Probably won't listen again.

Chelsea Girl by Nico
Mar 28 2025

Starts strong but tails off towards the end. The first two songs are great though so bonus points for that.

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Apr 01 2025

Creative, sexy, angry. What's not to like? I love the weird timing in March of the Pigs, it grabs your attention by force. You can't not get into it.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Apr 07 2025

It's no Dirty Computer and it's too long, but nice to have some fun pop to break up the RELENTLESS 60s albums.

The Healer by John Lee Hooker
Apr 09 2025

V enjoyable

Apr 10 2025

I'm in a film, on my horse, wearing a cowboy hat, watching the sunset. All v romantic. The lyrics are great, each one is a little story in itself. I lost interest after a while though, a whole album of this is a bit much...

Fear Of Music by Talking Heads
Apr 11 2025

Effortlessly cool, and stupid.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Apr 14 2025

I just don't really get this theatrical kind of rock?

Imagine by John Lennon
Apr 17 2025

Cheesy af

The Poet by Bobby Womack
Apr 23 2025

Eh...

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Apr 25 2025

Some great songs on here, but as a whole album I found myself getting bored and a bit sick of it. Maybe I wasn't in the right mood idk?

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Apr 28 2025

Okay this 60s stuff I'm on board with. It's got a slightly haunting energy and it's just generally a bit darker and more interesting than most 60s stuff imo.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Apr 29 2025

God there's a reason why this album is lesser known.

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Apr 30 2025

Happy to have a repeat of Elliott Smith. Another brilliant album I listened to on repeat.

Playing With Fire by Spacemen 3
May 01 2025

Found this to be useful background music.

Amnesiac by Radiohead
May 07 2025

Not my favourite radiohead, but it's still radiohead

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
May 09 2025

A classic

May 12 2025

Only morrissey can pull off these lyrics. What a bop. Not my favourite smiths album though.

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
May 13 2025

Wow I thought I would hate this, and I actually quite enjoyed it! Shocking

Paris 1919 by John Cale
May 14 2025

Ergh, is this really one of the top albums ever made?? I can't understand this list

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
May 15 2025

Enjoyed this a lot but probably won't listen again. Not my genre

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
May 20 2025

I've not listened to this nearly enough, Pink Moon is usually what I put on for some Nick Drake, but this is another truly exceptional album. His music feels like its own genre, not just simple folk but something more elevated. Just v good stuff indeed.

21 by Adele
May 21 2025

Meh

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
May 22 2025

Some good ones, some dull ones

Protection by Massive Attack
May 23 2025

It's no mezzanine, but it's still great. Any song with Tracey Thorn singing on it I'm bound to like.

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
May 28 2025

Found myself enjoying parts of this and zoning out of others.

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
May 30 2025

Only listened to 'We Got the Beat' before, but I've been missing out on the full album! What a bop!

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield
Jun 02 2025

What a fool I am to have never listened to this before. Every song is exquisite, I can't ask for anything more. I've never felt so assaulted by music. Her voice slaps me in the face with emotion. Idk it does something to me, some sort of witchcraft and I'm into it.

Raw Power by The Stooges
Jun 03 2025

Let's take our shirts off and jump about to iggy

Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
Jun 05 2025

One of those albums I've always been aware of but never given the proper time to listen to. It's great!

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods
Jun 06 2025

Quite enjoyed some of this, bit jazzy

Guero by Beck
Jun 10 2025

Forgot how good this is!

Garbage by Garbage
Jun 19 2025

The best kind of garbage

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Jun 25 2025

Idk what mood I need to be in for this to not be jarring, but I wasn't in it yesterday

Purple Rain by Prince
Jun 26 2025

Truly pop royalty 👑

Pornography by The Cure
Jun 30 2025

Feel like I need to listen to this more for it to fully sink in. For now I'm giving it 4 cos I'm pretty sure I will love it

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Jul 03 2025

A true bop. Reminds me of the days of labouriously adding the correct album covers to each pirated track on iTunes so that there were no blanks when flicking through them on my iPod nano. I am old.

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Jul 07 2025

It's okay, there's a few good ones on here but tbh doesn't grab me

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Jul 08 2025

Again it's okay, doesn't grab me

Run-D.M.C. by Run-D.M.C.
Jul 09 2025

This sounds exactly as old as it is

Very by Pet Shop Boys
Jul 10 2025

Bit too cheesy

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Jul 11 2025

Not their best, bit cheesy, but it's still Tracy thorn so I'm happy

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jul 15 2025

Had no idea that Proud Mary wasn't by Tina Turner. Actually quite like this album which is a surprise for me!

BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé
Jul 17 2025

There's a few good ones on here but tbh I don't really get beyonce... except for the renaissance album obvs.

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Jul 21 2025

One of my favourites

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Jul 24 2025

Silly but enjoyable 🤘

At Budokan by Cheap Trick
Jul 25 2025

Genuinely thought the song 'I want you to want me' was by Letters to Cleo 😂 Not that fussed by the rest of the album, sorry Jed

The La's by The La's
Aug 14 2025

One hit wonder

In Utero by Nirvana
Aug 15 2025

Remember when Dave grohl was cool?

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