1001 Albums Summary

Good, great arrangements and singing, but dusty sound. Particularly the drums sound strange, somewhat muffled. Hardly surprising fifty years after its release, but still. ****

Nice and mellow, but bland This record was my seconds recommendation from the „One Album a Day“-Website, offering one record each from the 1001 you must hear before you die book. I thought it was disappointing, and this wasn't owing to my expectations. The music doesn't hurt, but it doesn't do much for me either. It's all nice and mellow, but at the same time a bit boring and bland, as there's a lack of dynamics and expression. It's all pretty samey, midtempo and plenty of keyboards, not a lot of varation on offer. Beach House certainly have a unique sound one easily recognizes, but that doesn't make for a great record. In other words, I wonder why „Teen Dream“ is part of the 1001-albums-collection. Maybe I wasn't listening close enough to the lyrics? ;-) However, any record on this list should be worthwhile in musical, not necessarily lyrical terms. With „Teen Dream“, I don't get it.

The double set „Sign of the Times“ has an impressive cover design and met a massive media coverage upon release. I can tell, as I was witness. Its music, however, is a mixed bag, I find. The record contains a bunch of excellent tracks, such as the title song, „I could never take the place of Your Man“, „Starfish & Coffee“ as well as „The Cross“, and it also represents Prince's signature sound, making it instantly recognizable. Unfortunately, it also contains a bunch of lenghty stomping and highly repetitive funk-disco-tracks, that I could certainly have done without. A single LP would have been a better artistic choice and a much more satisfactory listening experience.

No doubt, that „it“ started all with Elvis. Like no Beatles or Dylan without him. The music on his debut though is only partly what it promises. Sure, there are classics like „Blue Suede Shoes“, but there's also cheesy stuff and some rockabilly. Oh, well . . . it was the beginning of a great career and a tragic life, but it wasn't much fun to listen to. The songs sound really dated and the music dusty, like watching a silent black and white movie.

„Heroes“ is totally enigmatic to me. When Brian Eno and David Bowie teamed up in the early seventies, they certainly set out to create something new. After all, this was the pre-computer and -digital era, and all those sound collages had to be done on analogue tape and keyboards on eight track tape (I guess). This I will acknowledge, and I guess, that's why this record was influential. The result, however, is hard to listen to these days (2025): The album features spheric sounds on instrumentals like „Moss Garden“, instantly forgettable midtempo rock tracks such as „Joe the Lion“ and only one standout track, „Heroes“. To put it provocatively: I wonder why people adore drug related pieces of art so much?

Now that's more like my kind of record. Powerful music, catchy songs, a unique, instantly recognizable sound, amazing talent on guitar (Eddie) and drums (Alex van Halen) make for a great record. Van Halen's debut has been with me since its release, and while the songs are a bit uneven, I like to return to it to this day.

Musically a very traditional record. Country, folk, stuff like that, you name it. I guess, it must be all in the lyrics. Sarcastic detector off. Prine's voice wasn't particularly appealing, a bit throaty. Was it something special at the time of release in 1971? Possibly. Honestly: If so, I don't get it. One thing's for sure: I'm never going to listen to this record again. But hey – I tried. The good old American way: I'll try anything once.

Lovely, emotional, liked the Sax.

Listening to this today reminded me of the reasons why I gave Odelay away years ago. I don’t like the fizzy guitar sound, neither the way Beck sings nor the occasional noise. I had bought the record based on the hype at the time, and I still don’t get what everyone’s raving about. At times I realize that fusing rock and hip hop maybe appealing, but that’s an abstract thought; I’m just not feeling anything when playing Odelay except a slight resistance and annoyance. I tried again and felt confirmed in my rejection.

I own a vinyl copy which I never listen to. Checking in as part of the challenge reminded me why: This record is truely awful. The strand is okay, but then matters quickly worsen: The way guitar, keyboard and saxophone are playing against each other rather than together just annoys me. It’s probably meant to be experimental and ground breaking at the time, but today it’s a true torture. The only thing I like about this is the artwork - the cover is hot to this day.

This record is downright awful from beginning to end, the only exception being „Where's my mind?“. Whats the point about out of tune singing and playing? I don't like producer Steve Albini's sound design anyway - the dry guitar sound in particular. It's good to be remembered why I sold this many years ago. The real question is: Why is this piece of trash part of the book? I strongly feel some editing is required.

After the last few records put my patience to a severe test, Adele's 25 is more up my alley. However, I would have picked 21, as I think the material is stronger, while 25 sounds like a continuing variation of its predecessor. Highlights include Hello, When We Were Young and Sweetest Devotion.

This wasn't as bad as expected. Behind the tender dissonances some melodies were to be detected. Surely innovative at the time of making. However, nothing I'm going to return to.

It is ironic and strange to listen to a song like School's Out as a full grow adult. Obviously, I'm not exatly the target group anymore. I can relate, not exactly to the (simple) lyrics, but the energy of the music - there's a powerful riff underlying. Besides, one would have to admit that this is the only outstanding song on the record. If I remember correctly, it was also the major single success for Alice Cooper. The remaining tracks are nowhere close. In particular the sound is dusty, but this is hardly a surprise as the record was released 50 years ago, and recording technology has much improved since. I quite like the arrangement of the last track feat. brass, I guess owing to producer Bob Ezrin, who used similar sounding arrangements with other artists. So once again, I guess the recording was influential and groundbreaking at the time of release, but today it sounds dated and forgettable. I'm not going to listen to this again.

Pleasant, but not a fave. The openers are both standouts: „Unfinished Sympathy“ is key track on side 2, „Safe from Harm“ also good, opening side 1, while some of the other stuff is instantly forgettable. Massive Attack produce a unique sound, but there's too much MCing going on. I prefer singing. „Mezzanine“ is a much better album.

A pleasant surprise, not as proggy as I thought it was going to be. Quite accessible, not overly complex, it did have a flow. Many solos, excellent guitar work. I liked the warm sound, but was puzzled by the mix, feat. some wild stereo effects. But I guess that's the way things were done in the early seventies, when this was released. Overall not a fave, but okay.

Blend of metal and hip hop, different and innovative at the time, not my cup of tea. I like the flow, the energy, groove and riffing, however, not the singing, which often turns into angry shouting. Overall, the record is too long. Fewer songs would have been more and better. Only one stand out track, „Take a Look Around“, using the motive of „Mission Impossible“ - or was it the other way round?

Very traditional. Certainly well sung and performed, but not my cup of tea.

Noodeling, noodeling, more noodeling - I guess you have to be high to enjoy this live recording. As if you get to listen to the same song over and over again. Yawn - incredibly monotonous, tiring and boring.

Good material, well written and arranged, nice and mellow, I'm just not too crazy about her voice. Been listening to this before, and couldn't make up my mind to buy it. Love the artwork, the contrast between the blue sky and the red fan.

Glamrock, produced by Toni Visconti. Mildly entertaining. Instantly recognizable. Brings back early childhood memories. Ok, but it sounds old and dated.

I like bands than can play. The Ramones cannot, like most Punk bands. Their music sounds like the same song played over and over again. Simple, raw, but clumsy. It's hard to imagine that this record was considered hot and trendy at some point in time.

Quite cool, loungy and elegant. Reminds me of Jamiroquai. Somewhat artificial and polished. Nothing I care much about, but well done.

The record sounded somewhat old and dated, but how can it not, as it was released 1959, more than 60 years ago. I do like the Big Band sound though, that Ray Charles provides, and his singing and playing. So despite the age issue, this record was quite enjoyable.

Not too crazy about their sound, but some of the songs are great.

This has been a classic since I was 16 and it's part of my Top100 list. Bursting with energy. Not a single weak track. More structured and focused than it's predecessor „Born to Run“. Love it.

Great voice and I love their original material, not the covers so much (Before you accuse me). Grapevine should have been edited, it is way too long (11:00). Overall the record seems a bit confused and unfinished. I prefer the collection „Chronicles“.

With a few exceptions, rap records pretty much sound the same to me, which would also include this one. I can't deny the high ratings, so there must be something about it, but I just don't get it. Some of the samples were good in terms of interesting or original.

Interesting mix of hip hop and rock. Better than expected.

Two great songs: I Know What I Like and The Cinema Show. Not enough to make for a great rating.

Another record that sounds really dated. I'm sure it was out there at the time. 2 good songs: The title track and Jean Genie. The rest is left in right out.

Basic, solid rock stuff. Breakdown and American Girl are higlights. Tom grew enormously later on.

Cool Cover. The music is a bit uneven, at times wild. Maybe this needs a few spins to get into it. Not a big fan of producer Nick Launay's sound design in general, but this one's okay.

High expectations, but the music didn't reach me. It was kind of elusive, some soloing, not a lot of structure to be noticed. With my headphones on, it sounded as if they played in front of 30 people. Knowing nothing about Evans, I thought it should been packed.

Certainly unique or different in its musical approach, but nothing I care much about.

Once again, certainly unique or different in its musical approach, but not my cup of tea. Too much aggressive shouting and too many political issues.

Once again, what is it about the Pixies? Mostly midtempo songs, basslines in eight notes, the melody sticking to the chord progression, the singing turning into aggressive shouting. Predictable and boring. Truely dreadful.

Better than expected, pop-rock, a tight band, accessible, if not catchy music, and ironic humor.

Funk. Not too bad. Sounds like this was a major source of inspiration for Prince.

Jazz organ, some sax, not too bad, a bit too much noodeling.

This was pretty cool, great singing, great songs incl. the lyrics, and most of all a great orchestra performance.

a bit dusty.

Rock'n'Roll, but well done. Better than expected.

A classic in my collection. Love it.

A timeless classic.

An all-time fave since its release.

Not my favorite Radiohead album

Wild, very intense atmosphere, however, it sounds like it’s the same song tenfold.

Didn‘t impress me much, wonder why it‘s on the list. Quite mediocre indie pop rock.

Oh, well, too bluesy, too few great songs. Also sounds old.

Nice, accessible, flattering, harmonious.

This is different, I could feel the energy, but also felt I came about 30 years too late to discover this intense record.

One of the and their best - monumental.

Some great songs, not consistently convincing, though. I was wondering about the Queen-like backing vocals, until I noticed the records had been produced by Roy Thomas Baker, who had worked with Queen before. :-)

Noise is not for me.

Not the typical Tim Buckley, yet. I hardly recognized him initially and like later records better.

Hahaha, I never understood why and what so many people like in this stack of songs dealing with teenage depression.

This is my teenage soundtrack. I like the live albums better, but this is probably their best studio effort. I didn't know at the time Bob Ezrin produced it and co-wrote the songs - but you can tell. His contribution improved the quality of this record.

Oh, well, this didn't do much for me. a bit repetetive in its musical motifs, even if they were cute.

I like other Pretenders' albums better. They were more elaborted, less raw.

This is very pretty, and it sounds great on my stereo system. A discovery of late, I didn't like it so much when it was released.

She's intense and sometimes annoying, but also interesting and knows how to write a good tune.

This is lovely, but I wouldn't rate it as high as most people apparantly do. The songs are not catchy enough, I hear the music more in an atmospheric way. Lovely artwork, though.

Who wouldn't know this record? One of a kind, though not a personal favorite.

This sounds actually and once again old. Some catchy tunes, but nothing I'm going to return to.

Plenty of Funk and Soul, and yet, it doesn't really speak to me.

Better than I had memorized it.

very catchy, cool basslines. Lovely artwork, too. missed it at the time, glad to encounter it now.

beautiful, loved it, the brass, the singing, the songs, the signature sound.

ok, some good stuff, great title, lovely artwork, but the best was yet to come.

I feel the energy, but the music is not my cup of tea, too aggressive, raw and rough, too straight and simple.

A favourite of my youth. I used to love it, these days, I can spot its weaknesses, namely the incredible naivity of Imagine or Soldier.

This is not great, as much as I love McCartney. It sounds like an array of sketches in demo quality, with the only great track being Maybe I'm Amazed. I have no idea why it's rated so high. He sounds like a fool in love.

A disappointing experience. Plenty of rhythm, noodeling and repetition. Not what I hoped for considering the cast, neither what I like.

Really good, even after all these years.

I can't stand the banana record, but this one is much better.

Like many double sets this is way too long. As a single record, this would have been much better. Plenty of fillers, some good tracks.

I guess this was provocative at the time (titles like „I wanna be your dog“), maybe even rebellious, but from today's pov it seems so desperate to divert and laughable in its failure to do so. John Cale produced it - no wonder I don't like it.

this is cool and different.

It is quirky, and not exactly enjoyable, but unique and interesting at the same time. Overall a win.

Quite noisy, the following record has much better songs. i like the photo though.

This is her best record. Still like it to this day (after 25 years)

I like later works better.

This is awesome and part of my Top100.

This I never cared much about. I realize it was a social gesture, but I dont enjoy the music a lot.

I used to like this better in my 20s.

This is okay. I don't like everything, but there's great stuff on it.

This is awesome. I like The Wall even better, but this is great as well.

Never liked them drunk shanties' shouting much.

okay, why not, I guess a bit lengthy.

liro

okay, why not.

that one I sold. didn't like it much.

I am not a Metallica fan, can't stand their guitar sound. only have the black album, and that takes cares of that.

this is nice

This is okay. I should care more for her, but I don't.

oh well, ive tried the replacements. a bit too raw.

quite cool.

Didnt like it much at the time, very glam rock seventies like.

quite cool. I liked.

good, but not great.

okay, I like El Camino, the one after better.

a bit over the top, but okay.

even I as one their biggest fan would have to admit - they've got better ones.

This is my all time no. 1 - close to perfection.

oh, well, I think he's done much better on other albums, such as the live record rust never sleeps.

Another Bowie, probably the fourth within the first 100. Strange. And I’m not even enjoying him so much. Incl. this record.

Great.

Didn't like it much at the time, and prefer „The new Abnormal“ by far.

another classic, that never really clicked with me. They do have a unique sound, but I much prefer the Beatles.

Beautiful, where Bach meets the Beatles.

awful.

oh, well - one great track, really: Sunny Afternoon. The rest is a a mixed bag. They've done better after, and they are no comparison to the Beatles.

another record, that I find most mediocre - despite its fame.

Great title track, the rest is too druggy. Gave it away many years ago.

This was probably cool and daring in the 70s, but these days I find it repetetive, partly annoying in its sounds, boring, and the rating heavily intellectualized.

Another pixies/Frank Black record! This must be one of the most popular artists in the book - next to Bowie. Gave the record away years ago. Better than his Pixies stuff, but still not great.

Its hard to catch up with acts like this decades after their debut was released. I see its uniqueness, but I can't admit to like it much, as it sounds dated. And even the fact Elvis Costello produced it (whom I like), doesn't change that.

Hated this from day one.

This was new to me - and pretty cool.

Too crazy and wild - I gave it away.

Not exactly my cup of tea, but pretty cool and certainly different.

Unfortunately I'm not much of a blues person.

Hahaha, a long time fave, actually since I was a kid. it is fun to listen to, and I love „Surrender“.

Love it, ever since. Great riffs, also beautiful acoustic guitar pieces.

I love Elvis Costello, and yet, this one is not for me. He has done much better imho, and I sold this years ago.

quite intense, nothing to listen to every day, but I get it.

Reminded me what I don't like about slacker rock.

The tracks tend to be a bit lengthy, but the sound is cool and unique.

not her best one, too raw, too furios, I like later works much better.

I just don't like his voice so much.

That one I gave away years ago, as I couldn't get into it. Not much of a fan, too much noodeling, too few songs. only kept a greatest hits.

An all time fave ever since I was 15 or 16.

A bit too folky for my taste. Decided to give it away. I really only like the first two tracks.

Truely touching.

A few good songs (waterloo sunset), the rest is mediocre.

Preacher's heyday. So powerful and energetic. Love it.

Excellent. Top 100.

This should have been a single record rather than a double set. The ambition is larger than the result. Exceeding borders doesn't necessarily to great music.

interesting.

an all time face since childhood days.

Way too long, at times noisy. The opening feat. Symphony and Sonnet are beautiful.

I know this is famous, but I feel he has better records.

Great analogue sound, and some hits, even if overall the songs have a tendency to sound samey.

Dreadful. Amateurish.

This old 60s psychedelic stuff doesn’t do it for me.

Blur published great records, but I'm afraid this one is NOT one of them - despite its high ratings. The opener „Beetlebum“ is brillant, catchy and yet rough, but the rest of the records contains plenty of noisy crap and medieocre tracks, that are instantly forgettable. Which is why I decided to give this record away many years ago and give Parklife and/or The Great Escape an additional spin instead.

Oh well - one of the many records in this book that don't mean much to me.

The band is alright, but I don't like Björks voice very much.

Top 100 and a fave since I was 15 or something.

Ok-Jazz, nothing I will return to.

He has a tempting voice, but the arrangements are too pompous.

This was downright awful. Spacerock (whatever this term includes) seems not for me.

Oh well. It's okay, but a bit too stiff rhythmically.

better than i remembered it. but not great. The band's a bit too sloppy, and the noisy parts annoy me.

A classic. Loved it from Day 1. The Sparse arrangements, the songs, the vocals, the unique drumming and the energy.

Really good.

Good, thanks to Bob Ezrin.

Way too long, never liked this much.

Oh, well, yet another record whose importance I don’t get. Sure, the lyrics are not run of the mill, but in music music matters. The songs, their rendition and in particular the singing are not particularly good.

Hated it at the time and didn't feel like listening to it again. I mean, come on, a cove of Pink Floyd's Comfortably numb in a Eurodance arrangement? Wtf.

Catchy, but nothing stayed with me. No change to when checking it out the first time upon release.

a Classic, Top100

a bit uneven, but worth checking out. Love the artwork, too. I am regularly coming back to this.

Not my cup of tea. I neither get the popularity nor the high ratings.

Better than I remembered it. A pleasant surprise to listen to it again.

A classic, even way back in school, when I was a kid.

Lovely. I am not totally fan of her voice, but I do like the songs and the arrangements.

Lovely. Great lyrics (obviously)

Still a bit uneven. I prefer later works.

Ok, but a bit too synth-driven.

I may be unfair but for my taste there are too few memorable songs on here.

A stack of great tunes, their best work among their later albums.

oh well - i can feel the raw power, but that does't mean I like the sound nor the rendering.

Really nice, one of his records I thoroughly enjoy.

I like the later records better.

This is dissonant dilettant crap - truely awful. I don't understand the fuzz about it at all.

okay, but not great. Liked the brass in selected tracks.

okay, but not great. A bit too cool for me.

Classic, love it. Top 100

A Nice one, but exactly up my alley.

Another oh well record. Contains the big hit, but also plenty of left in right out tracks.

Some great tunes, she tends to overdo it, though.

This is considered a classic, however, for me there are too few great songs.

how spectacularly uninteresting, dont like his voice. Souds dated, with songs unstructured and confusing.

nice artwork, Layla is excellent, but also plenty of blues fillers.

Oh well, plenty of noodeling. Samba Pa Ti of course being a great tune.

The brass and the singing are nice, however, overall the album sounds dated.

Yeah, it's okay. Good energy, a bit dated. Well, after all, it is 50 years old.

This is instantly forgettable. Why is it included in the book, I wonder.

This is alright.

I already didn't like „Sandy Devotional“ very much, so I couldn't be bothered by this one. I felt taken for a ride, cause the music is actually pretty dilettant. I hate it when I have the funny feeling appreciation of an artist isn't because of his music, but because he was a. gay and harrassed b. died of alcohol or drug abuse c. killed himself (b applies here).

This was okay. She’s a great singer, the music sounded a bit artificial. Well, it’s the 80s.

This is a classic.

this is a loud rock'n'roll album, and that's that. I don't understand the fuzz. I guess at the time the visuals were pretty daring.

one of their best ones.

another classic, even though of course it sounds a bit dated today

I love Chris Cornell's voice and some of the tracks, but overall the record should have been edited.

This was pretty good. Missed it at the time, great singing.

Not my kind of sound. A few good tracks, but I like different kinds of music.

Why not. missed it at the time. better than expected. Great singing, interesting arrangements.

one of his better ones.

As it turned out later, Dave Grohl was the artist making the most impact after Nirvana. However, this wasn't on display on this recording yet. Pretty uneven, very few good tunes, pretty hard rocking, it sounds as if he's still finding his way.

NC - noisy crap, energetic, anger driven music of white boys - totally uninteresting to me these days.

better than expected.

oh well, very much your typical SF sound.

Downright awful. WTF.

not their best album, but I like it.

I do like some Wilco, but this one I gave away - much to John Green's disapproval.

nice flow, like it.

nice one, like it, very much Curtis Mayfield like.

oh well, I don't get the high ratings.

Love it, Great singalomg tunes.

a pleasant surprise

oh well.

Decent pop.

Cool. Great samples and collabos.

Oh, my; it certainly was a fine move to perform in a prison, but I can't relate to the music - and that's what matters to me after all.

Great line-up, ambition and artistry, certainly well done, but the music doesn't speak to me.

a couple of great tunes, but also plenty of country and blues stuff, that I don't particularly fancy.

not my kind of music anymore, but well done.

I can't help it, the Doors are not for me. It's the band's sound, in particular the organ, it's the songs, and overall, I just don't get it.

One of my all time faves.

A most relaxed record, clearly weed induced.

Everybody loves them, but they don’t really have a lot to offer on this record.

good. a bit borign musically, but lovely songs.

all time fave, Top 100, love it.

another bowie record among the 1001 albums. Don't like it much. I think it's so higly rated as this is the last before he died.

Towards the end of the decade the Kinks were getting better as a band. Still no comparison to what the Beatles achieved at the same time.

Another record where I don't get it. Northern soul - wtf. Where's the great tunes. Adding brass alone won't do it.

He has better ones, but still good.

catchy.

A classic ever since.

Oh well - the sound of the sixties. Sounds really dated these days.

It's a bit too sparse musically, while she sound too lost and lamenting for my taste.

Oh, boy, this is truely ugly.

The Beastie Boys are not my band. I couldn't force myself listening to yet another of their records.

Doesn't reach me at all.

Very Sixties, very New York, but I liked it.

good, but not great. No highlights.

a Classic, great songs.

bland, lame.

Lovely

One of the top contenders for most overrated record. No particular voice, hectic rapping, what's the fuss - that he's gay? I couldn't care less.

Didn't like this at all when it was released, it was cheap and blatant, and don't feel any inclination to repeat.

I realize once again that death makes records great. A few good tunes here, undoubtledly energetically delivered, but also plenty of fillers.

oh please. Hard to stand. Sold it years ago.

a pain. Certainly new at the time, but the delivery sounds wooden to this day.

Another one I gave away.

classic. amazing songs, beautiful artwork.

Two great songs (wonderwall, anger) are to few to make this record really great. I also don’t like the guitar wall of sound.

Another mediocre record on this list. Did it get there owing to it's smart title, I wonder.

Another mediocre record on this list. Oh well. . .

Lovely, but I like Gold better.

I don't dig Hendrix very much, and gave everything away except for a Best of.

oh well. not a big fan of their dense sound, miss the great tunes.

a classic. Not all is great, but it's a record with a unique sound.

Noisy crap. Gave it away.

One Great tune doesn’t make a great record.

Ok, but not great.

oh, well. the tracks lead nowhere.

Wow - this takes me back to when I was 16. Liked it a lot at the time, and its still good.

I like Little Creatures. This is awful.

A pleasant surprise.

Never got into this and gave it away. Too sparse, I prefer his records feat band.

Never been a huge fan, but this is one of their records I like. Shook Me may even be my favorite song of theirs.

I like the artwork better than the music. The singing could be more interesting.

Some good, some bad. Quite warm, but not interesting enough to keep me interested.

Certainly Influential and different at the time, but I don’t like it much.

Not my fave of theirs, but good.

I would like to say this was good but it wasn’t. It was actually awful, musically. I felt annoyed listening to this.

Ah . . . lovely. Dancing Queen is such a beautiful track.

One of their best.

Not my kind of blues. Don't like the unsteady rhythm. if, than slow.

ok, but not great. Quickly forgotten. I don't get the fuzz.

Her best.

oh, well. well done, but once again, not my cup of tea. too coutriesk.

Some good stuff, also partly annoying. Not the biggest fan of her voice.

Didn't know it, only Thriller and everything after. Surprisingly good.

Better than expected; lovely singing.

This is a fine example how experiments can go wrong.

The singles are good, the rest mediocre.

Some noisy tracks towards the end, otherwise a great record feat. Californication und Road Trippin'.

Yet another oh well record.

This is way too long and too sloppy.

Not too bad.

This is lovely, while a bit samey

urgh . . . nooo!

oh well, I was to crazy about this. The sound design sounded really oldfashioned, with plenty of space.

oh, well, lovely harmonies, however, Martyn can hardly sing.

I like parts of it, but not the sound design on the whole.

pretty good.

Loved this since Its release.

Their most boring record.

Not too bad, a bit dated, though.

Too noisy in general. Disarm is great.

Ambitious, partly good, also strange at times.

Supposed popular among women. I guess I'm one of the few men that like the record as well.

This is lovely. Bought it back then, and can still listen to this today.

Never understood the hype about Nilsson.

Never liked it much, gave it away many years ago.

Jeez, this is downright awful. May have been innovative and daring at the time, but today it is tough having to listen to this monotonous young men's array of fear and desparation.

Ok, but dated. I will never listen to this again.

boring

This is lovely

A classic, great songs, unique sound design. gets a bit weaker on side 2, but still great.

I was just listening to it the other day. Cool artwork, but the song material doesn't speak to me.

Not my style. It doesn't hurt either.

It's highly regarded, and I don't know why. Even the hit, Leave your hat on, doesn't hit - Cocker's version is much better. Sold many years ago.

Too lengthy, I found my mind starting to drift while listening. I don't really see why this is is rated so high - in my books they've released stronger efforts, such as „Tango in the night“.

oh well, side two is awful. On the whole, the subsequent record „Forever Changes“ is much stronger.

Sounds like Jamiroquai, with shorter tracks. Why should I bother?

I know it’s a classic, but it is not that great. A few weaker tracks on side 2, if I’m not mistaken. Stairway to heaven is of course outstanding.

Possibly their best one.

I like Peter Murphy, but the sound of this band is way too dark.

An all time fave, very gentle.

good. Really good.

Oh, well, he has done much better later. I'm not a big fan of his early stuff.

Oh, well. It was probably provocative at the time, but fifty years later the record Sounds really dated, dusty and desperate.

Certainly artistically challenging, as the material is difficult to play, but almost impossible to bear.

good, particularly the title track.

A classic, near Top 100.

I sold this one, as I liked the predecessors better.

Very good. Warm analogue 70ies sound. Contains a few classics.

an impressive debut.

Just recently given away. What boring drag of a 70s record. Only the title track is great, the rest sounds like demoes.

Decent.