1001 Albums Summary

Full of classic songs, but admittedly some of these songs do drag on, while others feel too short. Favorites: Looking Out My Back Door, Up Around The Bend Rating: 3 1/2 out of 5

Car commercial-core to the max. The singles are pretty cool but everything else is just mush in my mind. Favorite Tracks: Tighten Up, Howling For You 2.5/5

I was surprised by this, I genuinely enjoyed it, save for a couple of duller tracks. Really holds up. Favorite Tracks: Rolling In The Deep, Turning Tables, Lovesong, Someone Like You

First time I've heard this one in full, definitely a fun listen. Johnny Cash is so charismatic and the crowd is rambuctious, it's great. Wish we can get a cleaner sounding version of this record with AI and everything now, but we'll see. Favorite tracks: Darling Companion, San Quentin, A Boy Named Sue 4/5

Nice, beautiful little folk album. Definitley well arranged. I get the hype behind Nick Drake's work now. Some tracks didn't wow me though, but the ones that did left me in this beautiful, melancholic mindset. Favorite Tracks: One Of These Things First, Fly, Northern Sky 4/5

I may be biased because I love Yes, but man what an album. Everything feels so beautifully crafted and purposeful, even the somewhat sillier moments. There's moments on this album, not only because they're explicitly inspired by classical music, but feel as well put together and earnest as classical music. I don't know what else I can say, just listen to it and give in not only to the calm but the chaotic moments. Favorite tracks: Roundabout, South Side of the Sky, Long Distance Runaround, Mood for a Day, Heart of the Sunrise 5/5

It's meh. Some of the guitar effects were cool though. Favorite Tracks: That's Just Too Much, Baby What Do You Want Me To Do 2.5/5