1001 Albums Summary

One of my favorite melancholic folk albums. An exceptional variety of instruments scattered about to pull you into Nick Drake's grey, bleak world. Him and Mac Miller will top my "what if" charts. This being Nick Drake's debut album is astonishing. River Man, Three Hours, Day is Done and Fruit Tree are my stand out tracks with Three Hours being one of my favorite Nick Drake songs period. Personally, I prefer Bryter Layter but the connections and growth between them are impossible to ignore. if anyone is interested in learning more about Nick Drake check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9azMyryhwo

This is my first real exposure to Joni and... yeah its fine. The jazz elements kept me going and some of the writing is good. She randomly kicks her voice up to 11 and its beautiful but also off putting. I'm enjoying it more on my second listen but do not see it going much further.

The songs and lyrics are really lacking here. I didn't find them to offer much more than some sweet guitar. The only stand our track was Child in Time but wow is that a long song....

It really doesn't help that there are 286438 different versions of this album and recordings for each song. Some of it was really good and had me tappin and grooving to some emails but other parts dragged on and felt clashy. I'm not versed in Jazz enough to "get it"

As someone that hardly listens to anything remotely related to Punk this sounds like every punk album. That likely is a testament to its impact however for a single spin in 2025 it didn’t do much for me. Instrumentals are strong but the lyrics didn’t jump out for me

Really enjoyed the first half, wasn’t too into the last few tracks. Some really fun and catch hooks!

A fantastically personal dive into who Dolly is, her family around her and the experiences she’s had as her career is taking off. This is my first experience with Dolly and 70s Country and I enjoyed every second.

Cool vibe while working. The version linked here isn’t correct so I used a YouTube version and didn’t see track names. The verse at the end was fun due to its age

I understand why I’ve only heard one of these songs before. It’s fine.

Super mellow and fun. Groovy instrumentals. Def didn’t have enough blow at work for the vibe

At first this sounded like a cracked out muppet singing in the shower. Then something clicked. It’s still weird, it’s still pretentious. The atmosphere alone has left me thinking about this long after its run time ended. Listened 3 times and plan to again eventually.

Sounds straight out of ‘89 and not in a good way. Some cool sounds and lyrics but I’ll leave this one for GenX

Cool, not for me. Solid tracks, nothing really clicked.

Too long, very good pianist. Was great for emails but I’ll never think about this again.

I liked it. Second half was better to me. Stand out track was "I Guess I Should go to Sleep"

Round & Round and Cowgirl in the Sand were my stand outs. A nice mellow play but quality.

A nice melancholic listen on a stormy day. I found the guitar and layering on "Poughkeepsie" to be the highlight of my listen. "Will is My Friend" was the other stand out one.

I've never listened to a full Bob Marley project. Super relaxed vibe even when addressing heavier topics. I got excited when I recognized the bassline from "Forgive them Father" on the opening track. "Concrete Jungle" and "Midnight Ravers" were my standout songs. I need to book a cheap spirit flight to a beach now...

Stared very strong but grew old. Still tons of fantastic layering and instrumental varieties that I feel are still underutilized even today. I knew a few of these going in but never knew the outro to Mr Blue Sky was tied into the entire album as a motif

Wow what an exceptional piece of music. I've heard of it before but never heard more than the opening Exorcist theme. Pt 2 > 1.

Listened to this 3 times over the course of the day. With some personal thing and a rainy day it hit different. Ate a Costco pizza with a joint on my porch and it just hit hard. Never really enjoyed Bruce's stuff too much but this has me interested in trying again.

Loved that each track flowed into one another. Made it hard to highlight a single track though. It’s fine. Not for me

Very of its era. Kinda a vibe, kinda a drag.

Cool sounds, 90s rock just ain’t really for me

I liked "Land: Horses" the most and saw value in "Break It Up" but other than that it was kinda just noise to me.

TODAYYY IS GONNA BE THE DAY THAT IM GONNA POST MY REVIEWWWWWW Its ok... I of course liked "Wonderwall" and also "Don't Look Back in Anger." "Champagne Suepernova" was also refreshing at the end, I would have liked to hear a project with more variety like that.

Too self indulgent and did not justify its long run times. Some amazing sounds but lord were they long songs.

I sleep

"Some people reads the Alchemist and still never amount to shit" I believe I listened to most of this years ago and it stood out but slipped through the cracks. I've listened to her 2022 project and grew eager to see where Little Simz would go. I was great to finally absorb this more and pick up on the lyrics and overall narrative. Listening to this after Lauryn Hill also gave me an interesting perspective due to them having many of the same themes but 20 years and an entire continent apart. The synth on Boss feels like something Tyler, the Creator/Roy Ayers would add for texture and its beautiful. They layering and mixing on Venom is otherworldly adding suspense and unease to her career in a male dominated field. Therapy and Sherbet Sunset also stood out. Lots of variety and no reliance on features. Excited to hear what she does on Lotus in June.

Truly one of the greatest and most influential albums of all time. The things its influenced can be heard everywhere either directly as a sample or just something she normalized. Since my last listen ~2 years ago I've learned more about Lauryn's relationships during this period and sis was a mess. That added context and also just picking up more things each listen enhances the experience. Stand outs for me are "Doo Wop" and "Nothing Even Matters" with "Forgive them Father" being one of my favorites ever. Hearing the classroom speak on their understanding of Love really draws sad cross references to Lauryn's failed relationships and her failure to find a healthy love. She clearly knows it inside but continued to make strange romantic decisions.

Good, kickass rock n roll. Highway Star and Smoke on the Water are classics. Lazy was an interesting song theme to hear over a hard guitar. No complaints.

I’ve been scared of starting a Radiohead project because I’ve heard nothing but raving reviews though personally don’t really enjoy 90s rock. This kicks ass. Paranoid android is hauntingly beautiful, exist music is incredible, no surprises was familiar but nice to hear in the sequencing. I guess I’ll finally check out Kid A and In Rainbows.

I think this would grow on me with more listens. I never knew Eno had such prominent vocals and expected this to be much more atmospheric. Clearly the beginnings of something. The ending of Dead Finks Don't Talk must have been such an interesting and new sound for the time. Diving me Backwards, Some of Them Are Old, and Here Come the Warm Jets were my stands outs.

I didn't like this one that much. Jack White's squirrely voice can be something that sets his music apart from the rest or makes me want to never hear him again. "The Nurse" was an interesting narrative exploration but a terrible song. "Little Ghost" is one of the worst songs we've had to get through in this entire album project. The second half of this album is thankfully much tighter. "Instinct Blues" and " Take, Take, Take" were my favorites with "Red Rain" being a nice piano ballad and witch up too.

That sure was an album of REM. 9-9 was the best.

Maybe a 4 is pushing it but a 3 felt harsh. There’s a beauty in the simplicity of these songs. The writing and her vocals take charge and really are all that’s needed. I might prefer this version of Help to the Beatles. Maybe her voice is just deeply tied to Christmas nostalgia and i cannot separate those feelings. Regardless, a great weekend listen.

I've finally given this a listen after years of seeing it on "Best albums of all time" lists. I don't think I would go that far but it certainly is sonically dense. I listened to it 3 times and still don't feel like I scratched the surface of this project. Def will be coming back to it.

Put me to sleep. Last song was cool

When this popped up I was like "Ooo how exciting I haven't heard this top to bottom in a few years" only to then realize 80% of these are still in rotation and likely will be forever. I chose to do the deluxe version for this listen. This album still feels ahead of its time with the attention to detail, themes and overarching narrative. Probably my second favorite Kendrick project behind Mr. Morale (yeah yeah yeah, you'll get it one day)

Idk if it was the day or this just isn't for me at all. Didn't finish the last track or so.

A fun little bop. The electronic sounds used really date it in a charming way. Not something I probably will return to but a worthwhile experience. The samples used are as fun to explore as the tracks: https://www.whosampled.com/album/Deee-Lite/World-Clique/

Hard to not like some Zeppelin. I’ve never done an album of theirs from top to bottom before so this was fun. Cool to see them have their magic from the beginning. Lots to enjoy here but I’m not sure this is the one I’d come back to aside from a few tracks.

Disclaimer: I only did the original 10 tracks and none of the added ones from the remaster. This album tries to do a lot and tries to be super wacky experimental and quirky. It actually succeeds often but the flops are rough and make the entire project fall apart. Didn't get much of the lyrics and don't care to look it up.

Writing a soundtrack to a movie that doesn't exist is a fun experiment. I could feel the cold streets where a crime was unfolding. I am unfamiliar with classic crime films but I could hear some similar sounds from Blade Runner 2049's score. "The Swinging Detective" was my favorite track.

This might be one that would grow on me but as someone that only really knows "Psycho Killer" by them it just sounded like an album of "Psycho Killer"-likes. "Cities" and "Animals" were good with my favorite being "Drugs"

This album is one of the most cringe things I've had to endure in a while. It feels like a bunch of 50 year olds tried to be edgy and cool at the 4th grade graduation party. I don't have a single song that I hope to hear again. The song titles are so lame, the content was lacking and have no point. Ok yall can shred the guitar and bash some drums well but that doesn't mean you can write a song. Its only not getting a 1 because of the instrumentation.

My first Missy Elliott album despite knowing of her and her legacy for so long. It was fine. Work It was a bop, Jay-Z had a fun feature, and I liked the story telling with Beyonce. I understand some of the "disclaimers" on the tracks but I wish they were individual tracks; It doesn't work smoothly in the streaming playlist era.

Fiona Apple has been on my list so this was fun to finally check out! "Slow Like Honey," "Criminal," "The First Taste," and "Carrion" were my highlights. This was a great top to bottom atmosphere with unique instrumentations.

I'm glad this album is on the list, its exposed me to something new and broadened my musical scope. That said, I didn't enjoy it that much. It was good while working but didn't engage me too much. I enjoyed the narration to call out some differences.

Good sound, kinda blurs together and the lead singer shoots for notes he can't hit. Forgettable but thats ok, I enjoyed it for what it was.

Some great classic rock anthems here. If you went in expecting anything else... idk what to tell you... Some of it got too samey but still a fun ride.

A great sound at its best, an imitation of itself at its worst. Tom Sawyer is a classic and Witch Hunt was a fun new one for me.

I cannot believe they drowned the best character... Oh well... Nice, soothing 60s soft stuff. Nothing amazing but a nice listen while cleaning house.

Wow i went in excited and really only liked Sledgehammer…

“Have you Heard” brought me life. Great project

Some cool sounds and story telling but overall I think I just don't get it. Its Broadway but for hicks...

One of the best voices of my generation. Not my favorite of hers but some cool songs. I think I'd have liked it more if half of these songs weren't played to death for the last 10 years. "Million Years Ago" was a nice new find though!

Kinda samey throughout but fun

Kicked ass while working on my car

I really hated this one. Felt like I was back in South Carolina in the worst of ways. I did like the wiki tea on the widow removing Mary Lou from the cover on some petty vibe

Only did one listen but lyrics have aged well over all for being so blatantly political. Neat sounds but not really for me.

To me this is a 3/5 but also a 5/5. The songs are melancholic, slow and quite frankly often overdramatic in the worst ways. But still, there is something about Frank's presence and sound that fill me with a nostalgic bliss from Christmas mornings with his music. This isn't my favorite album of his but it still carries some of that magic as a whole. "This Love of Mine"'s strings were my favorite part of the album.

I understand MJ's personal behavior ruining some of the magic but this album still slaps. I much prefer Off the Wall and Thriller but this album is great too. The only song I didn't like was Liberian Girl. Just Good Friends also was whatever. Bad, Man in the Mirror, Dirty Diana and Smooth Criminal are just MJ at his best and I still think there hasn't been anyone that has come close to using all of these sounds without feeling like an imitation. The Weeknd has come close with his variety and visuals but they do different things.

Going into this I was loosely familiar with the Dead Kennedys' heavier punk and political messaging but was only familiar with Holiday in Cambodia (shout out Guitar Hero III). As someone that has hated all of the harder rock and punk that has been thrown at me during this gauntlet... this bumps. I love how fast the songs move, they don't outstay their welcome. (I listened to the 2022 Mix) All of the songs were understandable and layered extremely well. What a strong debut album

Short, tight, and to the point fun rock. I cannot believe "Metal Gods" hasn't been pitched down and sampled for some bling rap. I really enjoyed this one!

This is one of my favorite albums we have done so far. I am doing this as a catch-up review but the name has had me intrigued since I missed it. After seeing the album art I was already endeared. 3 tracks in, I had to learn more about the group and of course, for the 6th time on this list, I saw Brian Eno as an executive producer. That man is everywhere! "The Sound of Someone You Love Who's Going Away and It Doesn't Matter" really carried that narrative from top to bottom. Gut wrenching but evocative. Ill certainly be looking at more of their albums!

This is reductive of me but this album really is just the home of Roundabout and 8 other songs... South Side of the Sky, Long Distance Runaround, and Heart of the Sunrise are good but man these runtimes are brutal. Not enough meat for the duration but some really great sounds.

Never heard anything by Elliott Smith before. Cool sounds and from what I got great lyrics. This is one I want to revisit and digest better down the road.

Lots of great stuff here. I cannot believe "Africano" hasn't been used for sampling.

I've listened to this album a few times over the years hoping to find new gems. Every time I'm left going "Oh yeah I get why everyone knows Tainted Love and nothing else" I am a huge fan of "Where did Our Love Go?" and think the double song with "Tainted Love" is the definitive way to listen. "Wave Hello, Say Goodbye" is also a fun one

Not usually my type of vibe but I was really impressed with the production. I hardly got any of the lyrics but enjoyed the vocals as an instrumental layer. Will revist!

Supertramp has never been one of my favorites. Their songs are full of amazing moments but never come together for me. I felt the same for this project. Rudy was my favorite song. Asylum was almost good but it just didnt do it.

The opening track might be the closest thing I've heard to C418's Minecraft Soundtrack. Made me just wanna chug along on an adventure. I was surprised to hear the iconic riff from Planet Rock on the title track. Some of the songs were a little too repetitive and needed to be shorter or spiced up. Nothing bad here but nothing I will probably return to aside from the first song.

A fun little collection of bops. Automatic was my favorite. Nothing life changing but it wasn't trying to be.

This is literally the music that plays at Cedar Point (amusement park) in the frontier cowboy place. Corny, repetitive, & boring.

Started strong, i really liked the shook ones sample. Kinda just got exhausting and turned into sex music. Talented but not for me.

Tis felt like Duran Duran on NyQuil and I didn't have any feelings otherwise

A lot of the same

I didn't like it at first, not really my genre or speed. By the 3rd or 4th I adapted to it and really enjoyed this one! Fell asleep to it on a plane and gave it a second listen and this one was great.

Can someone tell the 90s there are more instruments than the guitar? More punk slop - this list's bias for mid guitar albums will be the death of me!

While this is a lot softer than I usually enjoy, I cannot deny the quality in each song. I have a feeling my girlfriend will be keeping this in rotation for a long time too.

Just like my review for "Murmur," this sure is a full album of R.E.M.! It feels more refined and I preferred it to "Murmur." Nothing really bad here but nothing special either

I really did'nt absorb this but it was soothing for my morning emails.

Not usually my genre but hard to knock the production value and talent displayed.

It doesn't get much better than this for classic east coast rap.

I liked this one a lot more than their sophomore project that we did earlier this month. Might actually grow on me if I gave it a few more listens

My initial take after finishing this was "Wow a lot of these sounded the same..." but saw I had added half of them to a playlist on only one listen. If it ain't broke don't fix it? I think I preferred this to LZ1

I wish I had more notes... I hardly have a lot to say but my gut reaction is that I really enjoyed it. Sort of dragged at the end but there is something here! Will need to digest and revisit.

As far as folky classic rock, it doesn't get better than this.

While I cannot deny his impact and legacy, this did absolutely nothing for me. I didn't dislike it but didn't really like it either.

My initial gut when doing a little reading before was that this was going to be a 1/5 just garbage glazing of Skynyrd and revisionist glamorization of the South. Then I hit play... familiar sounds but with something to say in the lyrics. It kept going and I started to buy into the concept and appreciate the candidness of their influence. At one point I really enjoyed it and was ready to give this a 3 but acknowledge there weren't many things to revisit outside of a top to bottom play. It was then that I realized I still had another 30 minutes and accepted defeat. This needed sever edits and condensing of ideas if its going to be this on the nose with its sounds.

Not a single skip, beautiful top to bottom. "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" was just *chefs kiss*

What a lovely little collection of bops

Prince has been "on the list" of artists to get to for a while. This removed him from that list...

Soothing and enjoyable but nothing special, but it didn't need to be either.

Personally, I am not a Beatles fan. They have a lot of great songs that I enjoy but I have never done a deep dive into their discography and never have felt a desire to. This is the first top to bottom Beatles experience I have had. It was... sort of as I expected; revolutionary but just not really for me. A lot of the songs just didn't do much for me but I can respect a lot about them. Some of the instrumentals here still feel ahead of their time and they aren't using any wacky crazy instruments to achieve this, the compositions are just that tight. The influence and legacy alone make this album quintessential to the list. I loved the guitar on "I Want You" but was really annoyed by the dramatic cut off. I went to Google hoping to find some artistic value that I missed and it would enhance the silence and transition but.. no... John just liked that and it is what it is. Favorite Song: Come Together - I have always loved how raw the guitar sounds when it comes in. Favorite Moment - Golden Slumbers into Carry That Weight

I don't know if the website admin manipulated this for the death of Ozzy but what perfect timing. A fantastic follow up album to the first heavy metal sounds - incredibly both in 1970. This got my dad off of The Carpenters and into Sabbath; he still mostly listens to heavier guitar to this day. War Pigs, Paranoid, and Iron Man are timeless. Jack the Stripper was a new find for me too!

I really liked this one, the title track was probably my fav

While not my favorite from OutKast it’s still a timeless classic. Big Boi and Andre glide on these tracks

This just made me want to listen to Nick Drake's Bryter Layter. The strings were very close to doing it for me but the vocals and songs never really fit right for me. "For You" is the only song I really enjoyed.

I somehow have avoided Wu-Tang Clan on my entire music journey and that was a known mistake. This was a fantastic project top to bottom. Hard hitting lyrics but you can still hear how much fun they had together. There are a few too many skits and I really wish they were individual tracks for my playlists. I might change my mind once I learn the individuals better - though I am familiar with nearly everyone independently. Favorite Tracks: Tearz and Da Mystery of Chessboxin'

As someone that speaks French but doesn't listen to/keep up with French music I was interested in this one. The cover grabbed my attention and I wanted to know what was going on. I no longer wonder anything... not for me at all! Best song: Les Enfants because of the cut up strings and production

What a fun project! Nothing super special but it really nails the sounds it seeks to replicate/evolve. "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" is timeless and ripping it in Guitar Hero on the DS was my introduction. Unfortunately for The Darkness, my brain pictures the lead singer as Dennis Reynolds as the Dayman...

Another artist that has been on my list for a long time. Going into this I couldn't think of a single Sade song or album title that I was aware of. Immediately that changed with "Smooth Operator" but I never knew it was their song. Each song was enchanting and seductive. Favorite Song: Frankie's First Affair

While a lot of these leave me wanting more in terms of song structure, there is texture to this album that I find lacking in modern beats. Action Bronson def was heavily inspired by Ghostface, very similar delivery. Favorite songs: Criminology, Ice Cream

I bet this would have gone crazy high asf in the 1970's!! In 2025 while working, it was ok.

For a 90s heartbreak album i enjoyed it more than i expected!

I loved this album. Never heard of it or the Cocteau Twins but there wasn't a second wasted on this project. Lyrics were very difficult to discern but it didn't hinder the experience for me. Favorite Song: Fotzepolitic

I really think that Ray Charles is the problem in all these situationships.... great music but too long and all too similar

I feel wrong for giving this a 2 but nothing really did it for me. Long and evolving, but not to places I wanted to be.

Objectively quality, not for me

Fantastic

Atmospheric and grimy. Some of the sounds felt right off a N64. Not really for me.

Endearingly primitive in its sound. Not a ton to take away in 2025 but well worth the history lesson.

This was a great listen top to bottom. Fun to contrast with yesterdays Run-DMC and how much had evolved in 4 years.

About as far Country as I can get before its too much. Fantastic vocals and fun narratives. Not really for me but quality.

Another that isnt really my speed but has an undeniable quality to it. I do have beef with Emmylou Harris being on here after her appearance on the worst album off this list (so far) Grievous Angel. Favorite Songs: Amy & Come Pick Me Up

Love me some Randy, don't love me under 2 min songs... Fun lyrics and delivery, unique instrumentals but a lot of them end when theyre starting up.

More 60s rock stuff. Fun sounds but the biases of the list are getting to me. Favorite songs: Whispering Pines and Jawbone

Beautiful. Despite her odd existence in the music world, Lauryn Hill's voice continues to be so infectious both with her objective range and her ability to use it to rap or sing. Wyclef has some strong bars with political and social frustrations interwoven between catchy hooks.

Another Neil Young & Crazy Horse album? Really 2? This list will always amaze me. Nothing really special here at all but nothing bad either. Favorite Songs: Over and Over + Love and Only Love

I gave myself 2 days for this one and did 2 different listens. The first listen was the studio recording and I could identify its musical complexities but I had no idea what it was about and what it meant. 3/5 initial reaction. The next day I listened to the newly released live album. I didn't gain a new understanding of the material but the music really connected more. Im sure there are 100+ youtube videos and blogs over analyzing this and its some political commentary masterpiece. Off my 2 listens I didn't get it. Cool sounds though and I look forward to listening to more Radiohead.

Very primitive but charismatic in its own ways. Nothing would be made today that sounds or feels like this. Started to drag in the middle a lot but then got VERY horny. Not my thing but cool to check out this once.

Fun but a little long. Favorite Song: Theme from Retro

Never heard of this group, really enjoyed it. Started to drag in the middle but stuck the landing. Favorite songs: Hail Bop, Zumm Zumm, Life's A Beach

Still not my favorite of his. Nick Drake is one of my favorites due to his complex writing and the arrangements he interweaves with a variety of instruments. This album is nearly entirely him and a guitar letting his emotions ride. Its a masterclass in its on right but it just isn't the one for me. Bryter Layter > Five Leaves Left > Pink Moon

This was pretty trash. "Take the News to Mother" was a cool, historic era piece.

That sure was a full album of the police

Yeah way too much

This was a full vibe while ripping through the mountains with the windows down. Missed most of the lyrics but instrumentals carried.

Usually not a fan of live albums but this was fantastic. Brown and crew crushed this set. I am unaware of most of James Brown's discog so I can't attest to any "oh wow that's a fun way to do that live" moments but this was great. Favorite Song: I Don't Mind

I think I've listened to this one years ago but truly cannot recall. I've always respected Lorde but never really connected with her radio hits. This albums was very good! Fantastic use of placing her voice within the sound stage. Favorite Song: Sober

90s rock I enjoyed?? Wow! Favorite song: Everything Must Go and The Girl Who Wanted to be God

Im sure with repeat listens the sombre lyrics would get better and better but too long and repetitive on first listen

One of those albums I've seen the cover of my entire life and known I needed to listen to. Biggy and this era of rap are my blind spot but I have been learning more and more over the last 2 years or so. Fantastic album. The amount of things that had me going "that's from this??!?!" alone makes it a masterpiece. Favorite song: Juicy & Big Poppa

Yeah it was some beck. Not bad, not great. Cool to listen to a full project but it didn't leave me wanting more. Favorite Song: Where It's At

Daddy issues meets jazz meets gooning meets pop punk.... Equal parts obnoxious and groovy.

Rod Stewart went blues. Nothing amazing but solid enough.

Never heard of this group before. Fun mid era hip hop! Favorite Songs: What's Golden and Thin Line

I think this is the type of album that would grow on me rapidly with a better grasp on the topics and themes. Without it being on streaming I didn't really grab the song titles (not that there are many) But wow... this album really is beautiful. The compositions are great. A little too theater kid in her delivery but the instrumentation adds a ton.

Fun and didn't sound like 1958 at all. Only did the original tracklist and not the enormous extended edition. Favorite Song: Complicación

More british pop punk... Sounds like the last 3 we've had. Nothing bad here though and some nice riffs.

Not really something I expected to connect with me but wow... I really liked this one. Sort of like R.E.M. folky poppy but with more to say and more experimentation. Never had heard of Gene Clark or this album but I am a fan!

It's Steely Dan! What's there to not like?? A little same-y for a full album but smooth and fun through and through.

Poor Emmylou is just a reoccurring punching bag for me.... Her debut was on Gram Parson's Grievous Angel which is one of my lowest albums. She reappeared on Ryan Adam's Heartbreaker and I liked her a lot there. Now I get to experience her solo work. There is an undeniable level of poetry and craft but good lord I do not enjoy it! Nothing stuck out to me at all, nothing invited me for another listen.

A lot of the same sounding stuff. Can see the appeal if its your thing but if it isn't... like it wasn't for me... then its a lot.

Hard to complain about Eno but this wasn't the one for me.

Perfectly melancholic for the first rainy, fall day where I'm at. Really good stuff though I definitely need another listen or two for the lyrics. I was really excited to see Rosalia and Johnny Cash both had covers for the titular song. Truly a sign of quality. Favorite Tracks: I see a Darkness and Another Day Full of Dread

An album with a ton going on and it sounds like they had fun making it. Its endearingly dated. Favorite song: Double Dutch

"Greenville" broke me. Awful.

Never was able to buy into her vocal performance. It felt jarring all the way until We Float. I liked her there. Some nice instrumentals but this is just not for me at all. Global reviews have me feeling a little left out but thats the beauty of art, right?

Sometimes I forget how different 2004 really was (I was 5 to be fair...) but this album just has different sounds from anything since. That said Cordae's The Crossroads feels is a spiritual successor to this with multiple samples from TCD and a Ye feature. This is an easy 5 for me. The impact this had on rap is still felt to this day. Without Ye, everything looks different. The skits don't feel like a waste of time. Without being crass or violent, Kanye still nails the braggadocio and competitive energy of rap. If you'd like to see the behind the scenes of this album check out Jeen-Yuhs on Netflix. Fantastic footage of Kanye getting signed and developing this album. Favorite Songs: Jesus Walks, Slow Jamz, & Family Matters

He's an undeniable goat... just not my goat. Guy was young asf crying about how old and miserable he is all the time. Amazing instrumentals, fun song structures and unique blends that still are exciting. I just don't really connect with his writing at all

Those sure were some Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs... Big Iron was a fun surprise and brought back memories of watching a friend playthrough New Vegas during COVID. I didn't dislike it by any means but it has a very antiquated and primitive structure throughout.

Never had heard of this group or the lead singer Janis. Really liked it! Favorite Song: Turtle Blues + Ball and Chain

Not much of a Beatles fan and this didn't help their case. "Well Well Well" should have ended this mans career that song sucked. "My Mummy's Dead" was haunting and gives me a dread for when that song will apply to myself. Isolation was amazing, heavy and beautiful. Absolute highlight for me.

Of-the-era cliche soundscape but unusual execution. I really liked this one but found many amazing moments but no stand out songs as a whole.

Not for me. I liked the last one we had (Trans-Europe Express) much more. Favorite Song: Metropolis

I don't think this is a bad album but I'm not sure this list needed another 60s soft rock album. Wiki didn't highlight any particular reasons this is a "must hear!" album. Favorite Song: Bangles

This might be one of my most biased reviews. I took this CD from my Dad's collection and burned it to my first iPod along with Meteora. This and Eminem's Curtain Call (Greatest Hits) exposed me to rap. I've seen LP in Paris 2014 and again in Detroit this year with Emily. This band means a lot to me despite it really not existing in any of my lasting music spheres. This is as far as I went into emo/nu metal. I know these songs so well its hard to evaluate them at all. I think that Crawling has aged the worst out of this selection but that's likely due to memes and over exposure. My favorite verse from Mike is on A Place for My Head. My favorite sound is the synth-thing layered on the chorus of Points of Authority. Papercut is a fantastic way to open up this album and set the tone and expectations. Favorite Songs: A Place for My Head, In the End,

I feel that the group's name and album art were somewhat misleading (I was expecting something like penguin cafe) but still, I enjoyed myself. I didn't have one song really stand out but enjoyed many parts when combined into a whole project. I think I will like this one a lot more if I return to it and let it grow on me.

My first real exposure to Sam Cooke and I am floored. The band is on point. The vocals at 100. Lyrics comforting but not ushy gushy. The crowd had a fantastic energy but wasn't intrusive to the recording. I am unsure if this is edited between songs but they hardly took more than 10 seconds between songs and kept the energy high. Finding out that Journey's "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" is an interpolation of "Nothing Can Change this Love" had me floored. Just some fantastic stuff here Favorite Songs: Chain Gang, Medley: It's All Right/For Sentimental Reasons

Another generic sounding 60s album but from a legendary artist and technically 1970.... My girlfriend who loves The Beatles and 60s soft music even agreed this one didnt need to make the cut. Not much for me here. Super simple writing with lackluster instrumentals. Cover art is probably the only thing I expect to last with me.

I've listened to this 3 times now but over many years. The title track is an all timer but the rest feel left behind and under developed.

This was fun. They didn't take this serious at all but had a nice variety to it all. Didn't expect to hear sax on some punk. Favorite Songs: Subway Train and Personality Crisis

OH BOY MORE PUNK YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE (the bias to punk and grunge on this list will be the death of me)

With the wings >>>>>> Solo work Loved the layered voices and instrumentals. They clearly had so much fun making these songs and you can feel it. Favorite Songs: Picasso's Last Words, Mrs. Vandebilt

Good to finally have a name to "Take Five" as its one I've heard throughout my life. Jazz is something I'm extremely uneducated in but love the more I hear. This one kinda lost steam at the end but it was still very enjoyable.

I was ready to say that this album came to a crawl at the ending but "Caravan Girl" knocked those words right out of me! Completely unaware of Goldfrapp before this. I really liked "Happiness" and expect this album to be one that really grows on me over time. Might check out their upcoming "Supernature" album though I have no idea how they've evolved since.

I kinda hated this album right off the bat. The album art sucks and the superman version is only marginally cooler. Never heard of Sufjan nor this album. The first half felt like Jack Johnson trying to be quirky and quippy but then some strings and a choir came in... really beautiful. The songwriting unfortunately still did nothing for me but I can respect the instrumental variety. Favorite Song: They Are Night Zombies

I liked what i heard but I also felt what I heard went nowhere. Album art is cool. Favorite Songs: Grumpus amd What Else Could It Be?

This is outside of my usual listening but I cannot deny the quality. Very fun album. Favorite Song: Vamos

"huh I only know come on eileen, wonder what else is on here" *proceedes to hear an hour of 'run along eileen,' 'go go eileen,' 'hurry now eileen'* A little too reductive but that sound is very consistent through this entire project. I loved the strings Favorite Songs: Old, Liars A to E, & Come on Eileen,

Nothing really special here but also nothing bad. Cool.

Never been the biggest fan of The Killers - I think Mr Brightside is best as a group Guitar Hero song and ain't what they chop it up to be otherwise. There's more versatility here than I anticipated and that was cool -esp for a debut. Favorite Song: Everything Will Be Alright

This 2 is more for my level of enjoyment and not the objective quality of the sounds. Just kinda kept going but for no reason.

Not enough acid at my 9-5 to enjoy this while working through Excel and my email... Im sure theres a reason this is on the list but its a hard one for me to jive with on a deeper level after only one listen.

This just isnt something I'll ever like in any universe or any timeline. The music is really fun but I just cannot get into the lyrics or vocalist at all. I don't often stop these albums but "And a Bang on the Ear" was my out.

Truly couldn't imagine getting home from the store and popping in this album to hear "Take On Me" as track 1 in '85. Makes me wonder if it was an immediate hit or if pop culture made it more of a song now than then.... The rest of the album doesn't really hit the same highs or energy as that but stays consistently entertaining. Didn't expect to learn the origin of "Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia"'s namesake on an A-ha album... The second switch up on "The Sun Always Shines on TV" was a welcomed surprise! Favorite Songs: Take On Me, The Sun Always Shines on TV

Oh boy more Morrissey! His voice is still so unique even with so many other voices between the last album on this list. Unfortunately, I don't really care about anything he's got going on and none of this left a lasting impression. Nothing bad but mostly apathy other than some cool strings and instrumental moments.

I was going to write something here about the album but when looking at the Wiki track listing to get the track names right, I saw that Brian Eno was on my highlight song - Warszawa. So I'll just say: All tunes, especially on this list, lead to Eno

I like Steely Dan. I don't dislike this album. This album feels like unrefined Steely Dan. There was nothing special about this album.... at all...

I can't tell if I'm getting numb to new music or if were rolling dud albums. Not for me really. Any time the instrumentals would pick up, the lyrics would put me off - eg. Real Man. Favorite Song: Too Soon To Tell

Favorite Songs: Let the Good Times Roll + Two Years of Torture

A hip-hop blind spot for me - I recently listened to De La's latest album Cabin in the Sky but had no context on who they really are. On first listen for 3 Feet High..... I wasn't super impressed. I understand and agree with the inclusion of this album due to the contrast it presented against gangster rap but I grew up in a post Kanye world where all of that perception has already been torn down and opened up what a "rapper" is. They rap in such an 80's lyrical miracle way that I'm sure was super fresh n different then but just feels ANCIENT now. The production however, is incredible. Today, after 1 listen, its a 3/5 but with an understanding that I'm probably just not adapted to this sound and will eat those words once I learn the members and their stories better. Favorite Song: Transmitting Live From Mars into Eye Know

I hate M.I.A. and there is no changing that. I like her vocal experimentation, I like her samples, I like her production, and I hate the finished product. I will never be an unbiased reviewer for M.I.A. Favorite Song: Bingo

Was this the same song for a whole album? Painwork was almost cool but got worse

One of the first concerts I remember was Dropkick Murphys opening for The Offspring June 28, 2009 at Freedom Hill in Metro Detroit. All I wanted to do was play my Nintendo DS but instead the energy exploded, people were moshing, tops were off. It was a crazy experience for a 4th grader... This album has always been one of my Dad's favorites and was frequently on when working in the garage. Personally, its never been my genre or flavor but I can respect it. The nostalgic bias makes this a 4 for me even if some of the songs don't really matter too much to me (Genocide, So Alone). Favorite Songs: Come Out and Play, Self Esteem

Never heard of this or any of these songs but I enjoyed it. Nothing life changing but it didn't need to be. Favorite Songs: I'm Glad, Autumn's Child

This album is embarrassing and I gave up at "Such a Twat." From external reading, this is an album that grows on you but Mike Skinner fails as an engaging MC with lackluster production tying it all together.

An album I am so beyond exhausted with. An art school soundtrack for sure but man I am sick of hearing these songs everywhere. Its a testament to their versatility complimenting the nostalgic feeling these songs evoke. Congrats to MGMT for making a timeless revenue machine. I look forward to ~5 years from now when this isn't overplayed and is fun again. Favorite Song: Kids, Electric Feel Also, shoutout to Frank Ocean for Nature Feels

While I get some people hate xmas music and especially hate Phil Spector... I was floored by how many of these recording are THE definitive versions of these songs. The only bad songs here are their version of Rudolph and Silent Night doesnt really work as a shout out track Favorite Songs: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) and I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Bowie has been on my list for a while and this project has gotten me through multiple albums at this point and I've come to the conclusion that I enjoy Bowie, but love Bowie/Eno. Favorite Song: Blackout

This album is cool but due to the type of guitar or the way it was configured (I have no idea how that works) I kept hearing Edgar Winter's Free Ride especially on Wait Until Tomorrow and it distracted me. You Got Me Floatin' sounded like it in reverse. Not a lot that was extremely memorable in isolation but I enjoyed it as a whole. Favorite Songs: One Rainy Wish, Little Wing.

I feel like she has nothing to say and when she finally did on ***Flawless, it was just a bad song and feels so contradictory to the 4+ slut anthems that played before. Im cool with slut pop n stuff but I'd prefer it have an underlying message or theme if youre going to parade being a strong woman otuside of sexual energy.... Just not for me. Drake's verse sucked. Frank Ocean was here and thats cool but it didnt elevate the song. Favorite Songs: Drunk in Love (Remix>>), Partition

Kraftwerk has been one of my favorites from this series of albums. Not someone I put on often but when they pop up I know itll be entertaining and chug along nicely. Autobahn is more of that enjoyable energy but in one long track. Cool stuff, not a ton to say about it.

I wasn't convinced in the first few songs but it grew on me fast and I bought it. Not a ton I anticipate returning to but it was very fun top to bottom. Does NOT sound 1978 at all. A 4 might be too much but a 3 feels disingenuous Favorite Songs: The Beat, Living in Paradise.

We've had quite a few Neil Young albums and none of them really did it for me but this one was excellent. Favorite Songs: On the Beach, Revolution Blues

Never listened to Cee-Lo before (outside of his unavoidable hits) the whole thing was smooth asf! Nice to hear new-to-me Neptune production too Favorite Song: Childz Play, Lets Stay Together

He feels like Christmas music but boring. I wanted to get immersed but never really could. Maybe it was my environment or mood but did nothing for me. Cool variety of instrumentations though

I like Randy Newman at times. This album's narrative caught me off guard as I didn't do any research before jumping in. The Toy Story man slingin' a hard-r took me for a second. Then the album title made sense.... Some of these are cool but overall they left me wanting the writing and variety from the prior album we did "Sail Away" On a "meta level" its interesting watching the reviews for this tank as its subject becomes more and more topical.

The album is too sonically stagnant for me. Each song sounds like an SNL legally distinct parody of itself. Didn't have the lyrics to get deep with it either. Nebraska >>>> This

Never been the biggest early west coast rap fan but can appreciate the craft and novelty especially for the time. Its been a few years since I've listened to this and I was surprised by how many Snoop Dogg features there are here - that man did a lot. Favorite Song: Deeez Nuuuts (wish the intro skit was a separate track though)

Yes is cool but they tend to do a lot of nothing on a long runtime at their worst. The first song got really cool and grandiose but the others sounded like rejects from other projects. Disappointed as it could have been so much more than it is.

I really have been enjoying these live blues albums even if they don't contain a lot that I throw in a playlist. Love that new-to-me expression "put a tiger in your tank" what a golden old person thing to say.

Not really for me but consistent in its quality. Would be a good soundtrack for going on an adventure with someone I love but idk when I'd throw this on otherwise.

A little to yee yee for me in the winter. Might hit on a boat with some drinks

I just really like these live jazz albums. These are all new to me but hearing some familiar parts is fun.

There really isnt much left to say about this album. Its amazing and a major blueprint for the 2010s soundscape. The features blend the 00s into the 10s mega stars in a way only Kanye could have curated. The production is incredible with a wide range of samples and original compositions interwoven in a masterclass of Hip-Hop. I think its funny the global reviews are like "Sometimes you gotta separate the artist from the art to enjoy something" and its like ???? Not with Kanye. This is his brain and he has clearly shown us how beautiful, dark and twisted the entire thing is. Favorite Verse: Rick Ross Devil in a New Dress Favorite Bar: "If God had an iPod I'd be on his playlist" Favorite Songs: Gorgeous, Runaway, Devil in a New Dress Extra Credit for people in the global reviews: Runaway Movie (Weird movie Kanye did for this album): youtube.com/watch?v=Jg5wkZ-dJXA Dissect Podcast breaking down every single second of this album: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1uTOUY3wPxWAOCoOEuw9nF?si=fblAvfIQQxSRzLy0w0FfXA

I was enjoying it overall but the album really found its groove at "When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You?" and it just kept going from there. Its a fun narrative on heartbreak and the swings of emotions that immediately follow. Favorite Song: You Can Leave, But It's Going to Cost You

Some great stuff on the first potion but it just kept going and going. Kashmir and In My Time of Dying are all timers.

Yep still loving these live albums. So much fun and so much energy even all these years later. “Help the Poor” is most certainly where “Black Magic Woman” came from but i can’t find anything online and feel crazy for that. Favorite song: How Blue Can You Get?

Some really amazing guitar over nonsense songwriting with a vocalist that feels out of Star Wars more than the 80s….

Never listened to this entire thing before but familiar with half of it. Hard to say anything bad about this one. Money for Nothing is a potent commentary on the woes of riches. It also has an important video for the development of CGI use. Walk of Life is a great song to follow MFN by talking about an average man's experiences day to day. Your latest trick is a new one to me but I loved the guitar here. The Man's Too Strong has such killer sounds its been a semi-recent find for me before this. Brother in arms is also a new one for me but is a great sonic conclusion to what came before while not wasting its inclusion just to end the album. Ive ended up talking myself from a 4 to a 5 with this review. Banger album.

This just SOUNDS like 1969 - for better or for worse. I didn't hate it but expected more due to years of hearing their name. Without Warhol's name would they be as relevant today? Favorite song: What Goes On

Not at all what I was expecting and not a genre I know much about. Didn't know these rock sounds had been so established by then it felt out of the 90s to me. Cool stuff but just not my genre

Did not expect to enjoy this as much as I did. It did however make me feel like I had a green monster in a '05 Mustang with spray painted rims

This is probably my favorite MJ album; and thats mostly due to the first two tracks. "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" is a top tier song. The strings are just *Chef's Kiss* I will die on the hill that "Rock With You" is a perfect song and could be played anywhere except a funeral and be a hit. Brass and general funk on "Get on the Floor" is infectious I cannot believe Tyler, the Creator didn't get sued for "Ring Ring Ring" for its similarities to "Off the Wall" "She's Out of My Life" is a welcome change of pace. Gotta sulk a little sometimes before returning to the dance floor. The last 2/3 songs kinda slow down and feel too Bruno Mars to me in 2026 but that's a testament to MJs impact - At worst, this album sounds like one of the biggest modern musicians.

Probably would have slapped in 2000 but in 2026 its a little samey. A nice winter album though. Maybe I'm not depressed enough for this one right now? Yellow is an all timer though. I also really liked the final track "Everything's Not Lost" it felt like a refined Randy Newman song

~2016/17 really did long term damage for my enjoyment of Queen.... That said, this project is still solid. Killer Queen has never been a favorite of mine but I did enjoy it in the track listing. Favorite Song: "In the Lap of the Gods...Revisited"

My first full introduction to Bob Dylan and there's some awesome poetry and writing but I just can't jive with his enunciations and songwriting. This album just made me want more Nick Drake. I did appreciate how detailed the Wikipedia was for this album. Favorite Song: Fourth Time Around.

God this made me want to steal some five o'clock vodka and eye liner then end up in a binge montage. Cool stuff, committed hard to the sound and had an unpolished and authentic shine.

The first half of this is incredible even after hearing all of these songs my entire life. Truly timeless. Second half slows down and gets a little samey but still tight. Favorite Song: Rock and Roll Band

I read the global reviews for this and expected it to be way cornier than it was. There's some really fun things here! The jazzy sounds with their poppy 80s writing really stands out today. Even the saxophone used like this dates it but its endearing to me. Really nothing bad to say. Favorite Songs: Marine Boy, Kingsize and October is Orange

This is going to be an unfair rating but its just too melancholic and long for me to get into this world and characters. Just not my space right now. It sounded quality but made no lasting impact.

I saw this and said "Are we really going through an entire album for one song????" but then loved most of this album. "Lost in Music" was my favorite.

Opening song blasted me with GTA V nostalgia but unfortunately that was the peak for me. I enjoyed some stuff but no stand outs.

This is the most 2004 shit I've ever heard in my life. The acoustic ethic melting pot from that peak "omg everyone were ending racism :))))" era millennials believed in. Rap verse on the first track threw me for a loop - kinda went crazy on that beat. The layered chorus on "Who's to Blame" is specifically funny to me. "Saturday Night" 1st rapper wants to be Malice on a Neptune beat soooooo bad "Ya Viene El Sol" record scratching is awful on top of a boring ass song I did get down with "Nadie Te Tira" but it wasn't enough to save this album

Music like this feels wrong to rate in 2026. Its so removed from our current sounds and just feels like a flash in the pan these days. No song specifically stood out to me as special but they were fun. A little samey to me but never outwore its welcome.

A lot more endearing that the cover would suggest. Started to lose me in the end but just still hardly a genre for me. Favorite Song: Comedy

From reading the wiki this is an extremely important album that due to my native language and family ethnicity, I currently cannot even begin to understand the significance of. Some bangers in here though even without any translations. Favorite Songs: Pedro Navaja, Siembra

Starting an album with "Paint It Black" is wild and really set the bar too high. I've learned since that it was a decision for the US release and now I wish I had done the UK version. Stones have never really been my thing but I have nothing bad to say. Favorite Songs: Paint it Black, I Am Waiting

The global reviews are right. This is just thrown out talking head tracks and they're pretty boring. Noting too negative but i do not see the use on this list. 2 feels harsh but get it outta here Favorite Track: I Can't Help Myself

I enjoyed this one top to bottom in the moment but don't anticipate a return or thinking about it much. No standout tracks but I can respect the novelty for the time.

One of those albums where the 5 point scale kinda sucks. A 4 feels too passionate but a 3 feels dismissive of its successes. I wish there was more of a chorus structure here - something to look forward to during the meandering prog rock. A resolutions or something. I found myself lost in the sauce at times - sometimes in good ways but often kinda missing the point. Favorite Songs: "Dancing with the Moonlit Knight" and "Aisle of Plenty"

I don't know if its because Disney's Rock 'n' Rollercoaster is being rethemed from Aerosmith to Muppets or just Steven Tyler's face but all I picture with this is the muppets singing these songs... Its another one of those albums: You already know the hits, you'll never think of the other cuts again.

What's a Radiohead? Still a blind spot that this list is slowly filling in. I don't think this is the masterpiece its been built up to be (only did 2 listens so what do I know) but its good. Very consistent and thought out concept. Im sure the more pretentious spots will grow on me but today they were a tad distracting. Favorite Songs: Weird Fishes/Arpeggi, Faust Arp

Bud shoulda stayed retired... Bowie with no Eno is a no go for me. None of these songs did much for me at all. Felt like an imitation of himself. Nothing is bad here though. Just another Bowie album in this list and not a great one at that. I have heard blackstar is great so maybe he just needed to get the rust off with this one.

I just simply am not the man for this album. It drags and feels extremely scattered at its worst. A cut down version would work for me. At its best however, I really see the mastery and legacy. While My Guitar Gently Weeps is one of my favorite Beatles songs. Blackbird has stood the test of time, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da is so much fun. Just not a Beatles guy at the end of the day but the hits hit for me. Favorite Song: While My Guitar Gently Weeps

What a delightfully warm and idyllic place to be transported to. Something right out of an old movie. Initially, this was a 4 but after listening to it 3 times, its a 5 for me. Just when the solo jazzy sounds start to get old, they add vocals. Favorite Songs: The Girl From Ipanema, O Grande Amor

I didn't expect to enjoy this too much but once I recognized the intro song that sampled in James Blake's new album Trying Times (My 2026 AOTY so far) I knew it was going to be great. Something about the way he has accepted his mortality but still holds on to some of the silly mistakes from his 82 years of life. This album releasing 17 days before his death really adds a weight to this album that I didn't expect. Favorite Songs: You Want It Darker, Traveling Light

Simply a relic of its era - couldn't help but giggle at times but due to its absurdity not its comedic value. The music was pretty horrible. My Way was the only one that makes this a 2 instead of a 1.

Nothing to complain about here. Funky fun. Favorite Songs: Mothership Connection (Star Child)

Huh never knew "Heads Will Roll" came from this as I was only aware of the hype remix. Fun sounds, vocalist gets a little shrilly but I think it was more of a mixing issue. Favorite Songs: Heads will Roll, Runaway

I try and do every album top to bottom to give the soundscape time to be established and adjust my expectations but this one lost me at Symphony Space. Its not lyrically or musically challenging - its just sounds with a run time.

I think this one just came at the wrong day. Didnt make a big splash

It sure was sounds that could be called music. Way too monotone for me. Rather listen to Molchat Doma thanks tho

Anything with Rat Fink is a red flag. This album sucked.

Not a great cover art for this one but I actually enjoyed it more than I expected to. Feels primitive to the electronic sounds we have today but not in a bad way.

Love these live jazzy albums so much though this one starts to fall off at the end for me. No standout songs but the ambiance is set well.

Surprisingly.... boring? static?... for the Pet Shop Boys. This album just kept chugging along but it never really stood out. Like a decent score it wasn't intrusive or abrasive but never really stood on its own.

Jane Berkin hopping on the track wasn't expected. Never heard of Serge but hes cool. The instrumentation was great and I need to go through this again with translated lyrics. I enjoyed it for what it was!

Some good stuff but kinda blended together. Nothing really amazing

Do I like Our House because I already know it or because its the stand out song? Do I know it because its the stand out song or just because its been in commercials? These are the questions this project has you asking on 3/5 albums like this. Maybe it should be 500 albums and 500 singles... Tiptoes was cool too

Sounds MUCH older than 1988. Makes sense some of these are covers but I didn't realize that at first. She has a great voice but these are just not songs for me. Certainly channeling that oldies sound. "Busy Being Blue" was a welcomed change of sound and pace. This feels 80s.

This was cool and improved once I got in the car vs sitting in the office. Lots of fun layering and effects. Could have been condensed a little but I respect the indulgence.

Its like if Elvis was in the 90's on Earl Sweatshirt type beats. I thought I hated it but it grew on me. Nothing life changing but has its merit.

Yeah why not lets boogie Favorite Song: Survival

I hate the album art. Truly one of the worst from this list so far. It set my expectations for some real crappy 90s guitar. It was better than i expected and tapping into my love for the Shrek soundtrack gives it extra credit. Still not really my thing but not the garbage I went in expecting.

I know that rich people have feelings too but I find Taylor's woes to be so hard to see parallels with. I don't find her voice to be terrible but the way she uses it like a slide whistle just doesn't fit the instrumentals at all. Speaking of, I found the instrumentals to be boring and safe. As many risks as Kermit on the log. Just something here that does nothing for me. I don't even see the nuggets that make her career as colossal as it is. Just not for me and that's ok. Favorite Songs: Gold Rush, Coney Island

Im not sure if its because I just finished new 3 Drake albums back to back but I liked this. This has squashed my beef with Emmylou for her participation in the crimes against my ears on Grievous Angel. Dolly is just too charming to dislike and these gals work well. Favorite Song: Those Memories of You

This felt like a lot but not in a bad way but hard to match the energy at a desk at work. Favorite Song: The Heat

I can appreciate a lot of this but for a Live album it doesn't have a lot of fun interactions and sort of meanders around

While never my favorite Pink Floyd album as a whole, with 1001+ albums, it certainly deserves a spot here. Have a Cigar is amazing and Wish You Were Here is one of my favorite songs ever. The textures on this album are top notch. My issue here is that I have never been able to really latch on to Shine On You Crazy Diamond in the ways I feel its intended. Its good, unique and exploratory but I find it just doesn't stick the landing.

Went into this going "ugg I hate Fast Car" but after actually listening to it closely for the first time and seeing its place in the album, I have a new respect for its message even if I still don't think its an amazing song. It is heartbreaking that this album from 1988 sings about how close we are to some real change in America but here I am in 2026 with the death of the Middle Class approaching and the K shaped econ booming.

Sort of convinced this is only here because of Its a Sin but ok yeah its not bad. Very of its era but nothing I hated.

Not nearly as captivating as Moss Side Story and I do not feel this should be included on the list. Some great moments though such as A Moment of Clarity. You could tell me Achieved in The Valley in The Dolls was a Halo 1 track with some added drums and I'd believe you.

I loved this for what it is! Very unexpected but it was a lot of fun. The guitar on Teengenerate was insane. Cars and Girls is my new summer whip anthem. Favorite Songs: Teengenerate, Two Tub Man

Lead singers vocals are so bad I had to stop. Awful.

This is my first time listening to Jeff Buckley and I was really surprised by the quality and depth here. Some amazing stuff. My only issue is his vocals occasionally teeter into the Jacob Collier icky pretentiousness.

Ill be honest and say I didnt give this the most honest of listens but man do I really find Beck to be an absolute snoozer. The worst guy in the comic book store. The man arguing over 50 cents at the grocery store.

Maybe its the Detroit in me but this album is still amazing. The Way I Am is his best song and its been heavily in my rotation the last 2 years. I cannot believe people do not see how satirical he is with a lot of his edgier content. Its horror rap teetering on what was socially acceptable in the 2000s. Its very of its era but for every derogative comment outwards theres 3 at himself. The only song I don't like here is Amityville. Never been for me. Favorite Songs: The Way I Am, Stan There is also a very good video on Eminem and how White America in the 2020s is missing a role model that points a finger back and says "ok yeah but food stamps and heathcare suck for us to..." youtube.com/watch?v=AKevy6Bzkng&vl=en

This bumped, wish my French was good enough to get it. Might need to go back with lyrics. This review is mostly on the beats and general vibe.

Not really my thing but a lot of depth to it! Some really fun music too. Hard to deny the quality. Favorite Song: Thousands are Sailing

This bumped - cant even be made that a few of these are covers bc they're great versions.

Worse than the other album we had "Under Construction" but there still is a lot of fun here. Missy glides on some of these Timbaland beats but I just struggle to connect with her as a leading MC. Favorite Song: Friendly Skies

I think Rock Lobster is a bad song and this album is too corny. Its too dated and for a different generation and just feels old. There are some fun sounds but nothing comes together. The generational equivalent to YouTube poop songs and thats ok. We all need fun.

Started really strong but teeters off at the end. Still cool but didnt wrap up how I wanted. Favorite Song: Someone Great

I was working on cleaning and repacking reviews and grooving my ass off to this. Favorite Song: Too Young to Die, Music of the Mind

I expected to get bored of this one as this soft, gentle 60/70s stuff kinda loses my attention but this slapped. Lots of fun harmonizing but it comes off as the template instead of a parody. Top Songs: Cecilia, The Boxer, Why Don't You Write Me

Its messy, its lo-fi, it might benefit from a remaster but these beats go hard. Lots to love here on a project I've never heard of anyone involved with. Favorite Songs: Bladerunners, Takes More than 41 Favorite Beat: Airwave Hysteria

Yeah this sure is Queen - 2016/17 did too much damage to my enjoyment of Queen and 10 years later I still am kinda sick of 'em. Unsure if the album is better towards the end of if I just acclimated to the soundscape but I really started to enjoy it. Favorite Songs: Nevermore, The March of the Black Queen

I went into this expecting some lame guitar stuff and maybe it was due to those expectations but this was great! Lots of fun layering and instrumentations that I didnt expect. Guitar is sick on here, some jazzy sounds. Favorite Songs: Tamalpais, What Are Their Names, Song with No Words

I get the goals, didnt really connect with the results. Doesnt belong here but whatever, 1000+ albums sure is a lot One of Those Things clamoring "It all sounded the saaaaaaaaame" over Werewolves of London's riff has only aged better with the lasting relevance of Sweet Home Alabama, Kid Rock's version and even now Don Toliver's Sweet Home. I'm certain there are even more too.

I don't think I know any black, British rock so this was a nice perspective to encounter. Not really for me but I cannot deny an objective quality.

Every time Run show up on this list I initially get whiplash with how primitive the songs are. Then 3 or so in, they just click. A 4 might be a tad strong but a 3 feels disingenuous. I cannot believe Fergalicious is NOT sampling/interpolating You Be Illin' they sound so similar - im on to you Will.I.Am Favorite Song: Peter Piper, Raising Hell

I have no idea what any of this was about but man did I groove to some emails.

I really like their sound but the actual songs and writing are kinda cheeks and not for me. I know the one guy on campus that thought this was 2000 IQ comedy was insufferable in 2007. Favorite Song: The Saco-Iliac

First of all, the album art is awful and does not match the music. It started with indie guitar and I was worried I was going to hate it but it rapidly changed. Black Heart is great - those stings are awesome. Robot to Guero Canaelo was a great run too. I really liked this by the end of it. Favorite Song: Crumble

One of the most generic 90s albums yet.... Its really not bad but their #1 is a cover so the vibe was set. Nothing really stood out good nor bad. Really should NOT be on this list.

The texturing and layering on Shout and Everyone Wants to Rule the World alone make this a 4

Somehow never knew this was Beyonce's sister. I liked this more than Beyonce's self titled that we did months ago. This wasnt my favorite but I bet it would grow after a few listens. Any album with Sampha on it gets extra love from me - check out his latest album Lahai if you liked his sound here.

Interestingly my dad went to a tribute band concert for this album the same day.... crazy. Lots of great songs here but the album is a little long and starts to blur together at the end. I think a strong 8 songs instead of 12 would make this really tight. That said, its great as a whole with a lot of iconic songs. Favorite Songs: Animal, Love Bites, Hysteria

I just love Eno so much but man some of these songs are goofy. So much texture and depth in the production with the most random lyrics. By This River is 100000000% an inspiration for C418's Wet Hands Favorite Songs: Here He Comes, By This River