1001 Albums Summary

Quintessential Metallica (if you weren't a thrash metal fan). Departing the thrash metal scene, they turned their attention to Hard Rock (Heavy Rock etc), and boy, did they deliver on this album. Definitely their best non-thrash album and this album again helped change metal/hard rock into the 90s.

Too "sinthy" for me. I enjoyed songs such as Dull Life, Heads Will Roll and Soft Shock, but this isn't an album I would listen to again. 2-3 stars (I would give it 2.5).

I suspect this album will be quite divisive. For me, not my cup of tea.

Kick in the Eye is probably my favourite. Plenty of groove and reverb on this album.

Peter fucking Gabriel. This would be his best album. His true breakout album. What a legend!

No. Just. No.

Interesting choice. Back to the 70s punk era.

Too eclectic for me. Pass.

Classic band but don't need to hear them live.

It's raw and it's original. It's simple. It's the beginning of what would eventually become American punk. As I understand it, this album came out before the first Remones LP. 3/5.

Nope.

Their magnum opus. Incredible debut.

While the Beach Boys provide an incredible foundation to later music (and longevity), this is not a choice I would have made myself. Much respect to them for many, many years of hits and incredible music but this isn't my jive.

Interesting to listen to. Raw. A throw back, definitely.

"Rikki Don't Lose That Number". Classic. Skipped through the rest of the album. 3 stars.

Meh. 2/5. I don't think this is his best.

So many absolute classics here. Buddy Holly was so unique for his time and his lasting legacy on music during and after the 50s cannot be understated. I didn't come to this site for Rock & Roll from the 50s, but I am glad I heard this album again after 30 or so years. Timeless.

Nope. Doesn't really resonate.

Oldie. Not my style. Definitely a classic in terms of its roots in what was to become rock music in the 70s. Can feel the country, blues and folk influences.

Why was this ever released?

British Steel. The NWOBHM. These guys EMBODY the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Rapid Fire, the opener, hits hard. Breaking the Law and Living After Midnight, the obvious standouts here. A song that has stood the test of time with its catchy hooks. The rest of the album is full of hard-hitting, catchy songs a fan of metal would naturally enjoy - with of exception of United. One of the best of all time (mainly for nostalgia). Metal just ain't metal if Priest ain't around.

Big sound. Not my favourite Muse album. Still worth a listen.

The Stones were frankly before my time but are such a classic band in the realm of rock 'n roll. Fans of the Stones would love this album as it's in their prime. The time of American "gritty" R'n'R. Brown Sugar and Bitch are my favs here.

If you like unplugged, Nirvana sound great here.

Bangers. All bangers. Amazing album. One of their best. One of the best punk albums.

Unless you were a grunge fan outside of Nirvana in the 90s, this album probably should be bypassed. For me, nostalgia makes me give it 4 *.

Maybe if I was alive when this album was released, I might have more of a bearing WHY many consider this to be one of the Stones' best. There's nothing wrong with the album as you can feel their influences throughout the songs. But - and this comes back to my first sentence - nothing of importance really happens with any of the songs. There's no banger on the album. Tumbling Dice sounds like a radio single in the making but seriously, it just doesn't have the chops that some other singles on other albums have had. For their longevity, for what they have given rock 'n roll, and nostalgia, as I do believe those that say they were a class of their own, this album gets 3/5. Not my cup of tea.

Hmm. Elevator music. Why does this exist? "Baby, I Love Your Way" is probably the only song worth listening to once. That's it. "It is one of the best-selling live albums in the United States." What the fuck is wrong with you, USA?

Look, it's not terrible. But I didn't get as much out of it as I thought I would. Very competent music. Maybe good to have on in the background. However, if I don't get another Steely Dan album in the next 6 months, it'll be too soon.

Blowin’ in the Wind is the magic of this album. I know a lot of people don't like his voice - yep, grating and annoying. I don't care for most of the lyrics either.

Bass and drums are great. The bass is the best part, really. Vocals are shockingly horrible. Banshees and yodeling have sounded better. Guitar is very hit and miss.

Difficult one to review. Most songs sounded bland / boring, however, I did find the music enjoyable for some reason. Not my cup of tea, overall.

Feels like early 80s music. Definitely not a banger but actually enjoyable as background music. I think 3 stars is bang-on accurate.

Surprisingly not bad at all.

Again, this was better than I expected. No surprise coming in at 241 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

I enjoyed this more than I probably should have. Novelty hard rock. Definitely worth a listen.

I've never been a Joy Division fan. While I enjoyed some of the songs, it's not my cup of tea.

This IS grunge.

Besides Good Vibrations, I found really not much of value here. If you were a Beach Boys fan, you would get much more from this album. I'll give it 3/5 for what it represents to Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys and their fans.

My favourite Offspring album, helped make punk mainstream, made The Offspring famous, and one that transcended genre's. Nostalgia alone is 5 stars but it deserves 5 stars anyway.

Complete wankery and Morrissey's voice is goddamned fucking awful. Complete, overrated shyte. The music itself isn't bad but ruined by a fucking wanker. 2/5.

Man, this ain't bad for something outta the very early '70s. Psychedelic practically at its best. 4/5.

Lots of love here for this album. For me, it isn't my style. I do not dislike it though so 3/5.

Incredible album. 4/5.

All time classic. 4/5.

A far more serious and mature album from Beck than his previous releases.

To get this on the day after Dolly Parton died is a little weird. 3/5.

Meh. Didn't like them then, and don't like them now. 1/5.

Nothing special at all. 2/5.

What in the fuck was Track 1? Start at about 10 minutes in. Track 2 is ok but meh. I gave up. 1/5.

The first from Van Halen. Absolute banger for its time. 5/5. Eruption is just something else in terms of guitar solos.

'No 13 Baby' is the best song here. I didn't find much value in anything else, unfortunately.

I'm sure I have heard this album playing in a dive porn shop with that far, sweaty-arsed, long greasy haired fuckwad serving behind the counter. You know the guy. The one that sneaks little pervy looks at your girl while pretending to be interesting in serving you.

I think I'd rather listen to pissy cats fighting outside my bedroom window than listen to another fucking song from this wank.

While I understand the historic context, this album is one of the best 1001 albums that must be listened to? Seriously?

What the absolute fuck. Cock Rock at its finest. Go away. 1/5.

Meh. 3/5. Song 2 - overplayed.

Not sure why this album is on the list. Average at best. Boring, when being realistic. 2/5.

Nope. Not my cup of tea at all.

Is there anything good here? Maybe "My Doorbell" is passable but its lyrics suck. Just a pass. 2/5.

Cyndi's best album. Memories of Wrestlemania and her appearances. Time after Time is the true banger on this album. This album definitely stands the test of time for it's place in history and launched her career massively. 5/5

This is great if you're an angry teen with nothing better to listen to.

I normally enjoy Alice Cooper. This album wasn't it for me though. 2/5.

One of their best albums and a fantastic return from the death of Bon Scott. Brian Johnson was probably the closest match. 5/5

1001 best albums, huh? If that is the case, what the fuck is this?

At least Yoko wasn't in this.

Not sure what this is supposed to be. Why would it be in the top 1001?

The drugs are strong with this one

I have never heard this album before but what a beautiful list of songs. Nick's voice is like quality melting butter. This guy never got the attention and dues he deserved.

Yet another incredible trip into Lead Zeppelin's world. No wonder this mammoth album sold so many copies. 5/5. Classic that very few artists can top. For it's time, it is unbeatable outside of what Sabbath were doing at the time.

Not a fan of this album.

What a throw back. R.E.M. I don't think I've ever listened to this album all the way through. It is just how I remember them. 4/5.

Meh. Maybe some of Rod's later stuff I can listen to. This ain't it.

Wow. Rock 'n Roll. 3/5.

Good old Glam rock. Nothing really spectacular here to be honest but it's not bad either. 3.

Don't even need to listen to give this a 5/5. One of the best albums ever created that had a massive impact on ALL heavy music that came after it. There is so much here to enjoy. So many hits. Just fucking incredible. History is here in spades with early Black Sabbath. You owe it to yourself to listen to this through at least once.

Raw. Noisy. Loud. Great. 4/5.

For fucks sake. Fuck right off, Morrissey. Deserves 0.

You need to be high to enjoy this.

Hmm. 3/5. Nothing special to be honest. If I was a Boomer, I'd probably give it a 5.

Teenage Head (the song) is the best here. 3.

better than I thought it would be. 3/5.

Another that I actually enjoyed a fair bit more than I thought I would. Never heard a SFS album before. Easy to listen to.

Not sure why I enjoy the album cover so much... haha. Nothing really special here but easy to listen to.

The keyword of "boring" does this justice. Nothing original or good here.

This one was one of the most difficult to rate so far (#104). Some of the songs were great, others boring as fuck. Ferry's voice ranges from wonderful to just fucking weird. Let's go down the middle. 3.

The prick is back. What a fuckwit. To think 30yrs after this album, this absolute twat went out of his way to destroy his legacy. Fuck off, Morrissey. 1.

This is really an album about nothing much. The music is ... fine. Nothing wrong with it. But there's nothing great with it either.

What can you say. This is an absolute banger and the last with Bon as lead singer. Gotta be 5/5. Not much better than AC/DC.

I never thought the Pumpkins should have been included in the list of top Grunge bands of the day. This album, while a decent Pumpkins album, reminds me of why I didn't really like them then, and not now. Corgan's voice is a grating whine. The music itself isn't bad but its time is done. While Nirvana will be timeless, the Pumpkins, besides a few select songs, will be forgotten ("Today" is still great, err, today). 3.

This is too old for my tastes. My parents (as boomers) would love this album. What the 1960s music sounded like. It could be worse, like fucken Morrissey, so for that, this gets a 3.

What an interesting ride. Same era as the Beatles and these guys are practically just as enjoyable. I knew a couple of songs on here but I don't think I've ever heard this album before. 4 stars.