1001 Albums Summary

A little screamy, but quite developed, different songs, it grows on you

As classic as David Bowie gets, fantastic, eccentric melodies

Beautiful, almost perfect, classic after classic

One of the most beautiful albums I've ever listened to, pure magic

So screamy, but it gets better by the end

MA's best album, great mood, so relaxing and captivating at the same time

Solid soul, not too long

Gentle country with a bit of rock

Classic, melodic 60s

Blueprint for 2000s rock

Pure class, what Sinatra was missing was that Brazillian touch

If I was into hip hop at all I'd be into that.

Punk... could've been worse

Smooth, little bluesy indie rock

Country, bluesy, psychodelic - very 60s!

Not my favourite Rolling Stones record, but very decent, like the bluesiness

Sweet ABBA, sweet childhood memories

CCR at its bluesiest? Still good stuff

Precursor of indie, bluesy and glam... not bad

Bluesy, melodic, guitar much better than the voice, quite charming actually

Realest, classic country... just lovely and charming

Monotonous club beats, all too long

Uneven, goes in many directions... fuzzy and balladic, very 90s brit pop

Quintessential 80s pop - infectious energy

As classic country as it gets... no surprises

Interesting experiments with electronic and pop music, tiring after a while

What can be written that hasn't been already.... music changing masterpiece, still fresh after all these years

Class, sophistication, soul - Stevie!

Punk... but still could've been worse

Classic, groundbreaking... Not really my style, but can't deny the quality

Powerful, if a little bit tiring by the end

Classic country... again

Overlooked, my first thought "yay, another country". Offers so much more, classy, sublime, even a bit psychodelic

Solid jam, blues rock, not really my style, not really my song lenghts

What a classic... just wish it was one album instead of 2, quite a few fillers, Revolution #9 is certainly an experience

Unpolished, but still decent classic R.E.M.

Absolutely acoustic, with a wonderful voice of someone who lived a life. Moving, minimalistic approach to country with some nice storytelling. Just wish there was a little less of monotony

Oh Kanye, Kanye, Kanye, what can I do with you... liked some of the production, but way too long

Noisy & unpolished, surprisingly varied

Distinct style, cool beats, just hip hop is too monotonous for me

Solid modern rock, something I miss now

Rock opera! So cool, so different from what I knew The Who from

So raw and emotional, unfortunately not my style

Bluesy... Not my favourite style, but The Doors make it work, love "Indian Summer"

Beautiful, emotional, need more listens to truly fall in love

Can't pretend I like jazz

Cool sounds, motown + early funk, The Temptations branching out

Many shades of blues, thouroughly enjoyed

Not my favourite new romantic album, songs are a little too similar to each other, but I do love my new romantics, and last 2 songs were just perfect.

Just lovely, bringing joy to the new day

Frustratingly uneven, but highlights are awesome

Worse than I remember, surprisingly prefer softer LP

Pretty basic rock

All killer no filler - bluesy rock'n'roll

Experimental, difficult, minimalist, raw... Bjork is definitely not for everyone, I like her other albums more.

Subtle, magical... not masterpiece like "Pink Moon", but very, very good

It's just cool, poppy, varied, without losing alternative edge, with this unmistakeable voice

So awesome... making 80s cool, somewhere between post punk new wave and new romantic.

Theatrical, not to listen to too many times, but impressive

Fantastic, moving, simplicity in vocals

Definitely a surprise, pop punk album full of reggae & ska flavours. Quite uneven

Bluesy rock'n'roll, not feeling it

Talking Heads' magnum opus. No one does weird pop like David Byrne.

Jazzy soul, a little bit waiting room vibe, but nice, vibes and unexpected sounds. Wish there was more vocals.

Never knew ska could be that varied, really liked it

It's indie rock'n'roll for me, it's all I need

Trip hop perfection with rock touches, taking you on a musical journey

Decent 60s rock with other unexpected influences

Starts as simple reggae, ends up as something more...

Sound of the 60s, legendary

Fine 90s rock

House, 2step... not my style

Cool, chill rock

Aggressive rap, could've been worse

Hate Morrissey all you want, but this is perfection

Unpolished but somehow melodic, a classic

Almost perfect, classic upon classic, one of the best songs of all time finishing the album

Out of my depth

Beautiful, kinda nostalgic sophisto pop

Cool, 50s lush sound, wish for just a little more variety

Not my favourite version of Beck, unpolished blend of genres, but I can't deny it works

Kanye's magnum opus, for better or worse

I guess I got used to heavier sounds, I like it much more now than I used to

Just no... Too much tuneless noise

Fine reggea, not much to add

When Rolling Stones were still fighting The Beatles... good stuff

Overlooked David Bowie, going into more artsy directions, varied, good music

Alternative country with licks of rock'n'roll, really nice, little tiring by the end

Pop, rock, early indie, melodic, fuzzy and very British, I like it a lot

How not to be cliche... perfection, masterpiece, timeless. I guess I was supposed to get it right after Brian Wilson's death...

Funky funky... wish the songs (besides The Known One) were catchier

As classic rock as it gets... the heaviest music I can stand, even feel like headbanging

Love me some good 60's baroque pop

Classic moody heaviness with melodies and Ozzy's characteric vocals, liked it a lot even if it would never be my first pick

Wordless, nostalgic, electronic, very captivating sound

Pop with street and latin flavours... interesting

A little too much chaos and noise for me

I miss this indie, a little bit ethereal, but also with a punch and cool voice

Rock'n'roll with theatricality, appreciate the variety

Peter Gabriel at its peter gabrielest

Indie classic, it's alright, prefer "Carrie & Lowell"

Top 20 out of the 1001... perfect, enchanting, melancholic, even if it makes me think of autumn more than spring

Shouldn't be saying that knowing what I know about the band, but that's as perfect as the sound gets of the 60s flower power pure joy... I still have my "The Mamas & The Papas Greatest Hits" somewhere, so may not be objective

Love the vocals, love the guitar work, album starts more rockish, but becomes more melodic later

Dylan in his more polished, self-reflective version

Space rock... a little long for my taste, too much going on, too much talking

Springsteen going a little country with all the harmonica, enjoyed it

Early alternative music - has its moments, but generally not for me

I don't need to like all the classic stuff, I need melody behind all the raps. Annoying after 2 songs

I'm not a jazz girl, but these connections with samba were surprisingly smooth...

Sweet, introspective, raw, Nina Simone's vocals are out of the world

African influences add this music a sense of wonder of the unknown, vocals match perfectly

90s rock... fine, with glimpses of being something more interesting

Bowie at his artsiest, not my favourite, but still great

Magical, nostalgic, music of an older world

Artsy, psychodelic, a little tiring after a while

Totally forgot about this one... has nice moments, but a little too unhinged, unsure why it's on the list

Old school hip hop with bits of electro, just not my style, these songs are too long

Classy vocal jazz

This organ adds something to jazz... still not something for a whole album for me

Sample of early California rock, nice, something missing

Classic Motown sound, fantastic

The sound of 2020 lockdown... a little overwhelming, 10.00 album shouldn't include "Ladies"

Nothing for me here, at least I wasn't annoyed

Decent modern country, varied and sincere

I'm running out of patience for Pixies

So much screaming, hate it

Autumn, reflective, very British pop... love it

And the rest of electronic music was to be born... great that Kraftwerk added some pop touch without sacrificing artistic integrity

Sound of sophisticated disco, that groove is super tight

Very classic rock, on the heavier side, but still within my taste. Rest in peace Ozzy, for the life you led, you did live for a remarkably long time

Nice indie, nothing too revolutionary

Radiohead are in the league of their own... that's some mood

I'm not going to treat it like some masterpiece, just because it's The Beatles, and I love them, but that's some quality 60s pop, still fresh after all these years

Loving the voice, hating everything else

Why limit yourself to one genre, when you can go so far? Fantastic, with the best vocalist of all time

Probably great for those who love hip hop, too tedious for me. Nice beats

Something so raw and genuine about it. Love Portuguese language. One of the list's best discoveries

Fun ska pop, decent, even level

Another surprise, 70s rock and soul found a way to work together. Never heard of Joan, and that's a pity.

How do you even cathegorize this music... it's whatever he felt like playing.

Why would that album be among history's best or most memorable?

So ethereal

Pretty, haunting, wish it was shorter or more varied

Not as bad as I expected (hate this kind of music), but still it's hard for me to listen to the whole thing

"Unhinged" would be the word to describe it

A little bit overwhelming as a whole, still appreciate the concept

Sex, drugs & rock'n'roll... and classic upon classic. Iggy's magnus opum.

I just don't get ambient, good music I guess

Classic and classy. Not my favourite Sinatra's album, but that only proves his great output.

Would it be bad if I said that I preferred their later, more commercial phase? Oh well, I do still enjoy this.

Nice piece of 60s psychodelia. 17 minutes of the title track is a lot though

Still not vibing with hip hop

I'm gonna sound uncultured, but it's so boring, it's not popular music in any way. I should appreciate the talent I guess

No, just no

Beck is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get... Not my favourite, but still pretty tasty

If Coldplay made albums like this, I can forgive what they made later

The Who getting sophisticated and emotional, love that

Cool Costello's transition towards the 90s

Some electronic, not the kind I'd listen to for the entire album. But it actually grew on me

What can you even say about this voice?

There's some raw quality to it with really nice melodies

Entering a cool Irish pub... nothing I'd put on by myself, but a fun experience

As much of a rap music as I can appreciate

Charming guitar, a little country sound

Mystical, captivating, amazing

Magical... one of the best discoveries from the list

Light and charming

Cool to see 90s teen pop represented :-) can't treat it as a masterpiece though

Creepy German covers on cheesy synths... why is it on the list?

I know it's a classic, but rap is really not my thing

Beach Boys going psychodelic, I liked it, some weird moments

Classy sound of 60s

Don't feel like I'm qualified to judge this

I can't judge rap, sorry... I guess it's great for the fans

Disappointing, too disjointed, had nice moments

I liked their other album on here more, maybe a little too much fuzz

Really not a gangsta rap girl, can't pretend I enjoyed it

Perfect Trevor Horn's production, just what I needed

Electronic... Prefer shorter songs

Heard better from R.E.M., not sure it needed to be included, still fine

Sonic perfection, one of my favourite albums of all time

Epic sounding, big songs... may be a little too much at points, but generally great stuff

Classy 50's ballroom. Cool, not very diversified

I wish I didn't already know all these songs, these versions aren't different enough. Still, those are good songs and Dusty is a good vocalist

Wish I got it...

Can't be fully objective, as "Bongo Bong" is one of those nostalgic songs from my childhood, that never get played anymore; but I love the creativity of the sound, something so raw and intriguing about it

Jazz

70s sound without being hard or psychodelic, just super catchy

Folksy, reminds me of Joan Baez but with identity of its own. A whole album is a lot

Too weird for me, couldn't finish

Something so earnest about this blend of country and southern rock with Young's vocal... normally not that much of my cup of tea, but I have to admire it here

When future king was starting to step up to his crown. Disco with its own spin, still not perfect

I don't get the hate in the newest reviews, it's as good as a balladeer album can be, nice, varied songs, great vocals. I actually like it more than 21

I'm sorry, I tried

I love how it sounds almost funky, but melancolic and rock'n'roll altogether... maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, but seriously, Bowie always delivers

Fun album with cool vocals, quite uneven

Nicely melancolic rock edge. Always had a soft spot towards this album.

Rolling Stones being classy and bluesy, I quite like it

More an experience and education that actual listening to music... I liked "Jennifer" though

Smiths were better... but Morrissey's music in general shouldn't be hated just because Morrissey made it

Solid Elvis Costello, I think his most classic sound

Full rap albums, even the classic ones, are just not for me

Clearly overlooked it the last time I listened to it, it's got that British cool

Old timey film music with bad vocals, quite charming actually

If Beatles were to continue being together, they'd sound like ELO, maybe, according to some. Just fantastic.

Old timey adventure movie vibe, I liked it

French vibe, more than music. Gainsbourg can definitely do better

Nice, if a bit forgettable (I totally had 0 recollection of this, despite hearing it at least twice before), I like its atmosphere

Classic, more raw sound of Talking Heads

Gangsta rap, again

Fantastic album to start the list (chronologically), beautiful and moving

Funky & cool

This is some big album at the time, that became pretty unjustly forgotten. I appreciate her dedication to the concept, the songs are pretty varied too.

Actually a perfect title for the album's vibe, Kate's voice is immaculate

Pretty much elevator music, even if it's still has some charm

Catchy and fun, spirit of rock'n'roll still alive

Fun indie

There's a lot of charm to this indie, light rock

There's something striking in this madness... a little overwhelming though

They would do better later... still, nice mix of rock'n'roll, hard rock and blues

I enjoy well done, world music, a little monotone for a full album though

There's some charm to classic, classic country

There's some simplicity here, the image of a Californian beach, in the afternoon, without that much sun actually works here perfectly

On this list's (or this site's) battle for the best album ever I'm more the "Abbey Road" person... but can't deny its rightful 5 stars. What a classic.

Punk attitude with catchy melodies - just a classic

Another case of "appreciate the energy, wouldn't listen for the whole album"

That opening was... well, I guess I can appreciate the raps

Another beachy, contemplative album, so close after Neil Young... and both are great. You wouldn't expect this sound from Beck after only knowing "Loser"

Loud punk... not my cup of tea, could've been worse

Psychodelic, somehow funky 60s... there was only 1 Hendrix

Why did I remember it as more mellow and less rockish? Still a decent collection of different influences and good songs

George Michael remains one of my favourite singers of all time, I like how he wanted to stretch creatively on this record, while still producing quality pop.

Elvis doing standards... and being surprisingly great at them. Deservedly one of the biggest comebacks in music history

Straight 50s fun before rock'n'roll changed it all

The infamous album has finally come... If something is to turn me insane, that would be it

Something between Elvis Costello and Iggy Pop... nice, uneven

Latin class of working people... I don't know what to say, I just feel it

Salsa! Nice

Sounds like Bjork... not surprise it's Icelandic :-) there's some interesting energy to it, sometimes works more, sometimes less

R.E.M. going soft and wistful... call me basic, but it's their most popular album for a reason, it truly stood the test of time

A little bit of blues, a little bit of psychodelic... certainly didn't expect it, I guess I need some hooks

Still sounding surprisingly fresh and energetic. Even if its the worst of Beatles' albums on the list it's still great

Didn't know what to expect from the cover... it wasn't that. Why was it a double album, just noise, that was done much better before

That's exactly my music - 80s sophistication.

Eh... just not very memorable

I don't care if it's too long, inessential for the list... on such a gray, rainy day this softness works for me. I'd say it sounds pretty modern for 2000 too.

Minimalism in Stevie's music

Classic 60s rock, filled with evergreens, surprisingly varied

I gotta say - a lot of unexpected turns. Music was pleasant enough

Smooth and sophisticated. Rest in peace D'Angelo

Won't quote Big Lebowski here, just a decent piece of 70s music

One of relatively few albums I actually own in physical form. I like Everything But The Girl, so underrated, just miss a little catchiness

I don't know, I liked Yankee Hotel, but I'm just not vibing with it

It is a classic, what can I say.. a little too repetitive for my taste

Very solid rock - I like ballads and more energetic tracks equally

Piece of alternative history, not exactly very musical

One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard in my life. Why couldn't Nick Drake be appreciated in his lifetime...

It's a classic, it's pretty varied, a little long

There's some warmth to this music, lightness, nostalgia... really speaks to me

Unique electronic sound, can't deny it, a little too intensive for my taste

Nice surprise, a change of pace after Rumours, still sounding beautiful and rich

Not really my style, appreciate for the time being

I hate heavy stuff, but I guess it wasn't the most grating to my ears

You can definitely see Talking Heads wasn't just a David Byrne's baby... fun and eclectic and the music history can thank for "Genius Of Love"

Masterpiece, even if it's not easy to hear at times. "Epitaph" is one of the greatest songs ever written.

A little bit of punk, a little bit of surf rock... not my cup of tea

Classic gangsta rap, revolutionary for its time, not for me

It's Prince, it's classic. Not on "Purple Rain"'s level though

Something so earthy in this combination of rock and country, an album I would've never found if it wasn't for this list

Cool early 80s sound

That was some very quick return to King Crimson. Unfortunately, a downgrade too

One of "the big ones". 100% deservedly so.

I know it's a poster child for "critics loved it, now no one cares", but it doesn't matter, I love its softness, I love Norah's voice, I love not having to think about what's cool and what's not

I guess the production is solid, raps are nice, so let's give it a 3, so I don't need to listen to more rap

I don't know how popular of an opinion it is, but Pulp is the best brit pop band and this is their magnus opum

Classic country, very honest way of singing, I enjoyed it as much as I could

King Of Pop... Better than "Thriller" to me

Good album to wake up with and get some energy

Classic raps, bad interludes, I'm still not a hip hop fan

Baroque pop, short stories in short musical forms, I like it a lot

I do like this jackass' music... preferred him with the band though

Neil Young is definitely growing on me, both chilled and energetic

I'm confused and not willing to watch the non-existent movie. It has its moments I guess

Very Christmas music :-) no, seriously, why is it on the list?

The best Christmas collection of all time, these renditions of classics are pretty great, still can't say those songs are all masterpieces

I guess I'm not in the mood for big riffs, but I appreciate it I guess

Fun madchester sounds, I dig it

Pretty indie with a haunting voice. Writing album reviews is just not for me, but the album is...

This is a killer rock and live band, it's loud, fun, makes you want to headbang until your neck can't take it anymore

Litttle Mickey Mouse girl showing she's adult... Appreciate childhood bops

I appreciate the folksy sound, but a little too much at the same time

That voice is unforgettable... surprisingly varied songs

I appreciate this sound for 1967, the cover is iconic, the songs are uneven

Nope, that's just noise

Genius of Nick Cave, genius of the concept, at times a little too intense for me

I love Simon's songwriting, sounds beautiful and effortless

Nice 90s piece of alternative, I like the first half more than the second half

Classic... a voice that touches your soul and make you reconsider all the prejudices towards country music

Some very long 28 minutes... but at least there's melody somewhere

A classic alright... not crazy about the blues

The whiniest voice of grunge... but somehow these songs work

Just too messy for me

Fun journey through electronic inspirations

Nah, enough with Sonic Youth for me

Artsy synth-pop, nice

Brit pop going artsier, I still really like it

Blur right after Pulp... nice

Not a sound I'd listen to for the whole album, but nice

Cool sound, not my style for so long

Not my favorite side of Bowie, but can't deny that he delivers

PPPP - Perfect Punch of Power Pop

Emotional, I like the variety of inspirations on board, don't love all the songs

That's a lot of Elvis Costello albums here... but I like all of them, so I won't complain

A whole new, weird world of music. Thankfully, I'm digging this

Very pretty 60s baroque sound, a tiny bit too much sitar, but still - very respectable, always liked Donovan's voice

Don't really listen to this style of music, but there was something really captivating here

Timeless disco sound

Didn't age at all, what a production

Stop screaming sweetie, you're gonna hurt your throat

As much as I can appreciate country...

Not really a blues listener, but I recognize class when I encounter it.

Classic 90s album, Alanis' voice isn't my favourite, but she did showed a lot of personality - not just rage here.

Honestly, fun. I like the rawness of so-called world music... not for a whole album though.

Yeah yeah classic, yeah yeah grunge

That moment when Beyonce turned from one of popstars to an actual interesting artist in my eyes...

Early hip hop, not my thing, not terrible I guess

Meh rock

A little too intense for the whole album

Nice indie plumking

Interesting, like the world music sounds, a little chaotic for me

Still sounds as fresh as it sounded in 1966... perfect.

Not the best of its kind, but pleasant... Preferred folklore

Bluesy Doors

A little long, not a fan of drum solos, but solid rock

You know we don't need all the Radiohead albums on the list? Still good

Very well aged psychodelic rock, even if nothing beats the first song.

Indian electronic, not for me

Not all 1089 albums can be winners

Nice sound, a little one note

Artsy, prefer later Roxy Music

It just sounds so cool

Pretty

Unforgettable voice and charisma

Good old Motown

Cool, prefer less hip hop MA albums

Decent country

One of the most beautiful musical experiences of XXI century

Oh Amy, why did you have to die so early

Earnest simple beauty

Not the best version of prog rock, pretty hard to stand at times

Nope, second day in the row of this band won't make me like prog rock

More an experience than collection of songs

Pretty cool

Nice I guess

I like how it's messy, but melodic at the same time

I like the energy, but it gets monotonous at times

Pure 60s joy with impeccable harmonies, what to add?

Nice indie

Never knew I'd be so mesmerized by "background music"... some fantastic beats.

Nice tango with electronic

Forgot about this album... Mostly pleasant

The sounds of lo fi indie... all of them. Surprisingly stellar for 69 songs.

Evergreen. Not everything is my style, but I understand its classic status

Old school hip hop, could've been worse

Definition of sophisticated

Chaotic jazz, brings me headache

Beautiful, pity he was a one-album wonder

Classic, what else to say

Has its moments, not my style

Beautiful journey, but I can't lie, it was a little too long

What is there to say that hasn't been said before? The best album of the best band ever. I was just watching "Get Back" too, nice coincidence...

Noisy and not very memorable

Did we need all these Led Zeppelin albums on the list? Probably not. I don't mind.

Just great music, Nick Cave is one of a kind

Has its moments, like the atmosphere, but pretty monotonous in the long run.

Classic after classic, even if sometimes not in its most popular form

Super funky groove, ending by a bitching guitar... very cool

Perfect album. "Let Me Roll It" and "Nineteen Hundred Eighty Five" are in my top10 Macca's songs - that's including those with The Beatles.

Too theatrical, hard to stand.

Honestly a pity 1 song eclipsed all the other ones. Love this music, sort of melancholic rock

Beautiful, unexpected, long songs didn't even seem long