1001 Albums Summary

Purple Rain by Prince

Warm and a bit wobbly - lovely tone. Guitar solos? Drum solos?

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy

You wouldn't steal a car.....

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Varied

Eliminator by ZZ Top

Like being in a montage of an 80s film. Very much the same all the way through - driving beat

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis

It was calm and peaceful, like a pleasant wallpaper. I enjoyed it but it quickly faded into the background

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk

Familiar sounds, I enjoyed the warmth. The sort of noises I like to make.

Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues

Enjoyed it - I like the energy and fun. World music delivers something different and its a bit nostalgic for me too which is good.

The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers

Better than i thought - good energy. Newer stuff sounds tired and formulaic but this was quite fresh

Metallica by Metallica

Actually not bad, in some ways its got a folky vibe, pretty guitar riffs alongside driving rhythms. I didn't mind it!

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes

Never heard of these guys before, slightly odd but fun. I can imagine the room they are recording in - low brown sofas with questionable stains and smoke from an unknown leaf hanging thickly in the air. Hang on a minute, they released an album of a mass. What is this?

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John

Oracular Spectacular by MGMT

OK, didnt really catch my attention and was quite samey

B-52's by The B-52's

Quite enjoyed it - crisp but warm tone

All That You Can't Leave Behind by U2

It was ok, Deliriou5?

The Stranger by Billy Joel

Actually not bad. I always think of Billy Crystal when I hear is name.

Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs by Marty Robbins

Not something I'd have picked up to listen to ever. I quite enjoyed the tone of the recording and the storytelling in the lyrics

If I Should Fall From Grace With God by The Pogues

It was ok, but quite a hard listen. Maybe not ideal on a sunny morning - would be great in a pub in ireland somewhere..

Fragile by Yes

I'm sure some of these are demo tunes from a Casio keyboard... Fine, a bit Dad rock, maybe alan partridge but perhaps thats just because i'm biased by the name...

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles

It's Ray Charles!

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin

Meh, Zepelliney

Doolittle by Pixies

Steve Lamacqy, quite a lot on 6 music. I guess I can hear some influencing of later music but overall I wasn't a huge fan

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix

Enjoyed it, some familiar things but they seemed to fit together well in the context of the other songs - i guess thats an album!

Our Aim Is To Satisfy by Red Snapper

I enjoyed this, I've never heard of them before and it was really good

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors

Really liked this, can tell it's a new york type band but that didn't put me off too much!

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix

Another Hendrix - started weird but got into the groove.

Station To Station by David Bowie

Not listened to full Bowie - wasn't concentrating very well on it but it was pretty good

Dust by Screaming Trees

A bit battle of the bands

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie

90s fun

Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy

I couldn't do it..

Music From Big Pink by The Band

I can't really remember it so it can't have been that good...

The World is a Ghetto by War

Moss Side Story by Barry Adamson

The White Album by Beatles

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club

Love this! Its like being in the room with them having a great laugh.

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra

Fun, like being in a 60s spy film

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel

Its a classic, hard to listen to with fresh ears. I love the warm tone

Dummy by Portishead

90s, fun. I could hear the sounds of Delirious and other such things

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto

Enjoyed it but it was quite wallpapery - background music

Boston by Boston

Not a big fan, bit dad rock

Graceland by Paul Simon

I Should Coco by Supergrass

Love this, fun, energetic, nostalgic. Normally not one for upbeat but I enjoyed this a lot

The Seldom Seen Kid by Elbow

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips

In Rainbows by Radiohead

The Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd

Chicago Transit Authority by Chicago

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald

This was pretty long! High quality musicianship and top level songwriting.

Rocks by Aerosmith

Kick Out The Jams (Live) by MC5

An interesting listen - what Jack Black would like to have been

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.

Tried, failed. Couldn't listen to it

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan

Listening to a bunch of these back to back really changes how they sound. Enjoyable! I guess it helps that it was next to Notorious BIG...

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe

This is amazing, symphonic, epic. Brilliant

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem

Rubber Soul by Beatles

Disintegration by The Cure

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie

Blur by Blur

Gold by Ryan Adams

Smash by The Offspring

Green by R.E.M.

Groovin' by The Young Rascals

Rising Above Bedlam by Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart

Slow grower - i enjoyed the latin american elements being integrated into the music

So Much For The City by The Thrills

I listened to this a lot and i enjoyed how familiar it is and also that it has stayed valid (is that the word?) certainly it feels timeless

System Of A Down by System Of A Down

Meh. Loud.

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke

Melodrama by Lorde

The Doors by The Doors

The Wildest! by Louis Prima

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman

She has things to say, i enjoyed the connection with the music - felt produced but still real

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys

Different Class by Pulp

Blunderbuss by Jack White

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour

The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones

Sweetheart Of The Rodeo by The Byrds

I'd need to listen again to understand what this is...

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits

Legalize It by Peter Tosh

Faust IV by Faust

It was quite dense

New Boots And Panties by Ian Dury

Not really my thing but I enjoyed it - like a pub knees up

Abbey Road by Beatles

Savane by Ali Farka Touré

I enjoy this kind of thing but there wasn't a lot of dynamic to it, more or less the same all the way through

Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols by Sex Pistols

Actually rather interesting, not as heavy as i remembered the songs to be

Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz

Some of these songs are so familiar now, it's good to hear them in a more original form.

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega

It grew on me once I got used to the 80s production

Pearl by Janis Joplin

Funky, souly, enjoyable.

Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen

Play by Moby

It was fine, it seemed revolutionary at the time but maybe it was so succesful that now it seems a bit meh. Enjoyed it for the nostalgia trip mainly

Arc Of A Diver by Steve Winwood

Straight away I'm watching a science show from the 80s

This Is Hardcore by Pulp

Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens

xx by The xx

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento

Frank by Amy Winehouse

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar

Not my usual fare but I enjoyed it - feels like there are real deep thoughts and messages in it. Also amused by the bit in "Alright" that sounds like a weird geordie accent

Master Of Puppets by Metallica

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) by Eurythmics

The Hour Of Bewilderbeast by Badly Drawn Boy

Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand

The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady by Charles Mingus

Horses by Patti Smith

Teenager Of The Year by Frank Black

I wasn't sure what this was - a bit Springsteen maybe but not as tired? I quite enjoyed it

Duck Stab/Buster & Glen by The Residents

Weird.. didn't dislike it as such, just maybe not one I'll listen to much

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós

The Wall by Pink Floyd

Me Against The World by 2Pac

Hunting High And Low by a-ha

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley

yeah, fine. was confused by his voice

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council

Music Has The Right To Children by Boards of Canada

Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music by Ray Charles

The Bends by Radiohead

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan

Ramones by Ramones

Transformer by Lou Reed

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

Be by Common

In The Court Of The Crimson King by King Crimson

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire

Django Django by Django Django

Thriller by Michael Jackson

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.

Honky Tonk Heroes by Waylon Jennings

Welcome To The Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood

Wasn't expecting all the covers!

Close To You by Carpenters

Loads i recognised. Not my favourite but very accomplished in its way

The Next Day by David Bowie

Hysteria by Def Leppard

John Prine by John Prine

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth

Black Monk Time by The Monks

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer

Noisy

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino

Birth Of The Cool by Miles Davis

Myths Of The Near Future by Klaxons

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson

Slayed? by Slade

Whatever by Aimee Mann

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley

Synchronicity by The Police

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods

Hot Fuss by The Killers

London Calling by The Clash

Tidal by Fiona Apple

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie

Caetano Veloso by Caetano Veloso

Viva Hate by Morrissey

Queen II by Queen

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake

BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé

Sheet Music by 10cc

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes

Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) by The Kinks

Fred Neil by Fred Neil

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison

The Healer by John Lee Hooker

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen

Tiring. I listened to the bbc documentary about him, made me appreciate it a bit more but still feels hard work - saxaphone solos like christmas songs

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees

Spiderland by Slint

Giant Steps by The Boo Radleys

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones

Hunky Dory by David Bowie

Apple Venus Volume 1 by XTC

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett

...And Justice For All by Metallica

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Electric Warrior by T. Rex

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio

Blue by Joni Mitchell

Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector by Various Artists

Live At The Regal by B.B. King

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel

Medúlla by Björk

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

With The Beatles by Beatles

Bossanova by Pixies

Abraxas by Santana

Drunk by Thundercat

LP1 by FKA twigs

Permission to Land by The Darkness

Sea Change by Beck

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies

Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu

I enjoyed the energy - imagin they were great to see live

Timeless by Goldie

Its all familiar and maybe feels like its been copied so much that it's generic but i did enjoy it. Didn't get all the wya through because it is vv long!

Funeral by Arcade Fire

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis

British Steel by Judas Priest

New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84) by Simple Minds

...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears

Nostalgic, some good tunes. Email my heart…..

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul

OK Computer by Radiohead

Stripped by Christina Aguilera

Familiar but i can't remember anything about it...

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince

25 by Adele

Youth And Young Manhood by Kings of Leon

Fine

California by American Music Club

John Barleycorn Must Die by Traffic

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins

Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A.

Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus by Spirit

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down by The Dandy Warhols

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi

A Night At The Opera by Queen

American IV: The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp

Larks' Tongues In Aspic by King Crimson

Bringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers

The Contino Sessions by Death In Vegas

The Idiot by Iggy Pop

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by OutKast

Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde by The Pharcyde

All Hail the Queen by Queen Latifah

Close To The Edge by Yes

Automatic For The People by R.E.M.

The Score by Fugees

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell

Smokers Delight by Nightmares On Wax

São Paulo Confessions by Suba

Live! by Fela Kuti

Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan

Music was good but was painful to listen to!

The Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service

The doors?

Your Arsenal by Morrissey

Gorillaz by Gorillaz

Machine Head by Deep Purple

Tommy by The Who

Very by Pet Shop Boys

Suicide by Suicide

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard

More Songs About Buildings And Food by Talking Heads

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain

Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple

All Mod Cons by The Jam

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips

1999 by Prince

Palo Congo by Sabu

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden

Atomizer by Big Black

Celebrity Skin by Hole

Document by R.E.M.

Rings Around The World by Super Furry Animals

Trio by Dolly Parton

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses

Bad by Michael Jackson

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith

Diamond Life by Sade

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention

Scott 2 by Scott Walker

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder

There's No Place Like America Today by Curtis Mayfield

Cloud Nine by The Temptations

Colour By Numbers by Culture Club

Jack Takes the Floor by Ramblin' Jack Elliott

2112 by Rush

Come Away With Me by Norah Jones

Strange Cargo III by William Orbit

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen

Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

1984 by Van Halen

Garbage by Garbage

Henry's Dream by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles

Autobahn by Kraftwerk

Pornography by The Cure

People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm by A Tribe Called Quest

Madman Across The Water by Elton John

Actually by Pet Shop Boys

Guitar Town by Steve Earle

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park

Paul Simon by Paul Simon

Hejira by Joni Mitchell

Apocalypse Dudes by Turbonegro

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths

Illmatic by Nas

Beyond Skin by Nitin Sawhney

Dr. Octagonecologyst by Dr. Octagon

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane

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

Blackstar by David Bowie

Don't Stand Me Down by Dexys Midnight Runners

We Are Family by Sister Sledge

Kid A by Radiohead

Live At The Witch Trials by The Fall

Songs Of Love And Hate by Leonard Cohen

Songs From A Room by Leonard Cohen

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington

Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul by Otis Redding

The Last Of The True Believers by Nanci Griffith