This is the first Radiohead album I've listened to in its entirety. The music is fine, but I do not like the vocals. Very whiny and annoying at times. I wouldn't rush to relisten to this again.

I saw Elton John perform in Vegas and he was great live. I do not consider myself an Elton John fan, but I only really know his big songs. I liked this but didn't love it. There were some really good songs, but also a few clunkers. It dragged a little and was a bit too long. It is certainly of its time in terms of sound, and it can sound a little dated. I wouldn't rush to play it again, but I also wouldn't rush to turn it off.

How do you rate the work of a pedophile? Music is fun, but very dated. Songs are a bit repetitive and Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough is probably the best song on here, and it seems overly long. All in all, not a bad choice for a rainy Monday morning, but MJ's reputation ruins it.

I acknowledge that I am not the desired demographic for this album and I'll get my anxieties about this out of the way first. Homophobia and misogyny are alive and well. Can't we all just get along? On to the music. It's great. It takes me back to the 90s. The lyrics are still so relevant now in maga-Amerikkka. We need protest music and righteous indignation now more than ever. I feel like we've gone from “fight the power” to “chase the clout.” Consumerism coopted rebellion. I prefer rebellion. More of this, please.

Ugh. This a-hole again. Two MJ albums in my first week. At least I am getting them out of the way. There are three amazing, strong songs on here: Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean. The Girl is Mine is dreadful and reminds me why I am not a big Paul McCartney fan. Yes, this album was huge. I was a kid when it came out, and this was everywhere. It has massive cultural importance. There is a lot of talent on it. But ultimately, this is Michael Jackson's masterpiece. How do you rate the work of a monster? Can we just ignore who the artist is? What he allegedly (but most likely) did to victimize others? There is such a massive taint on MJ that makes it impossible for me to go higher than a 1. Sorry.

This is not what I thought a Temptations album would be like. I was pleasantly surprised. Very enjoyable listen.

I liked the interaction with and responses from the audience--that makes this album. Songs have a lot of humor but are a little same-same at times. I'm not a country fan at all, but this was fun.

I always think I like Led Zeppelin until I actually listen to them. Then I remember I don't like them, somehow forget that fact, and get stuck in a "like them/hate them loop." I get impatient with Led Zeppelin. Some of their stuff is great, it really is. The music is almost always better than the vocals. Their songs seem to go on for far too long. Full albums make me antsy. Led Zeppelin III is a great example of Led Zeppelin annoyance for me. It starts off great, but quickly overstays its welcome. Immigrant Song is great, the middle lags a bit with some bright spots, but by the time we get to Hats Off to (Roy) Harper, I am exhausted and over it.

Music is interesting, but then the singing starts. I am not the audience for this. (Who is? Does anyone listen to this and just love it? Really?)

I feel like I've known this music my whole life. The synth and the vocals are a bit dated sounding at times. There are definite elements that remind me of the The Cure, in the best possible way. Pretty good; far from perfect.

I was in high school in the 90s, so Soundgarden is one of many bands that makeup the soundtrack of my youth. I wasn't really a grunge kid, but it was inescapable. I haven't really listened to Soundgarden since high school, other than a song here or a song there. This was fine. It took me right back to my teen years. Because I am now old, I do have more of an appreciation for grunge music. It is still not my favorite. The songs on this all blend in and they feel similar to each other. Much like Led Zeppelin, I think small doses of Soundgarden are fine. Listening to a full album is not my jam. A solid 3.

Pixies are always a good time. This is fun! Not their best, but still solid.

Not my cup of tea.

Derivative and kind of forgettable.

I'm not a fan of the breathlessness of this album. All the songs sound the same. The cover of The Beautiful Ones is just....yikes. Completely unnecessary. Not my cup of tea.

I'm not a big fan of this type of music. Harmonicas leave me cold. Neil Young's voice is grating. Sure, yes--Neil Young is a genius and without him, we wouldn't have grunge. Whatever. Could a female artist get away with being this unappealing and annoying? Nope. Not for me.

I don't know how I haven't heard this before. It's pretty great. Definitely adding this to the library.

I am not the right demographic for this record. What others love about this, I really don't like. This is only 44 minutes long, but my god. I feel like those 44 minutes warped and expanded somehow. A lot of these songs fail to really get going. I am far too sober and it is way too early in the morning for me to appreciate this. Ok--now to the songs: Shine on you crazy diamond (pts 1-5): wow. Way too long. Nothing interesting happens, there's some singing, then it is all wrapped up with god awful saxophone. Not compelling. Sax can be grating. Welcome to the machine: why is there so much synth on this record? I can totally see why there are Pink Floyd laser shows. I suddenly feel like watching bladerunner or a clockwork orange. Have a cigar: this one is a little more promising than the rest. It's also the shortest. It's still kinda boring. Wish you were here: west coast country meets synth. I'm glad I'm not "here." Shine on you crazy diamond (pts 6-9): oh good, there's more! And this time, it's screechy. I feel like I'm trapped in a boomer's garage while he plays records from his youth, drinks brown liquor, and waxes poetic about his college years. Get me out of here!

To paraphrase Columbia in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, "it's ok." Funk is not my favorite music genre and this certainly isn't my favorite funk album. Some of the songs go on a little too long. It's fun at times. It's boring at times. It's ok.

I've somehow managed to never listen to Sleater-Kinney. I've driven by the exit on I-5 many, many times, but I've never heard the band. I am weirdly just a tiny bit too old for this to have spoken to me. If I were just a couple of years younger, I probably would have loved this. Music is great. Vocals are...yikes. The songs all sound the same after a bit. I wish there was more variation/range/something in the lead singer's voice. I'll go with a generous 3 stars, especially since we need more women rocking out on this list.

Oh god, this asshole. Putting his whole Morrissey-ness aside, this album is actually pretty boring and mopey. There are a few decent songs (Everyday is Like Sunday, Suedehead), but most are kinda meh. 2.5/rounded down for Morrissey's bullshit.

There are two camps: the Stones or the Beatles. I'm firmly a Beatles girl. This was great at times, cringey at times, and just meh at times. It starts and ends so well. The middle is a bit messy. Gimme Shelter: great opener! Classic. Love in Vain: oof. After such a great start, this was a major step back. I'm not a big fan of fiddles and such, so that's part of my dislike. Country Honk: not sure I am buying these English guys singing about good old American honky-tonk. This feels like cosplay. Love with Me: this is a little better. Let it Bleed: oh no. I do not like the accent Mick is pulling on this. Yes, you like cocaine. Good for you. Midnight Rambler: this is fun. You Got the Silver: felt longer than it's 2:50 play time, but it was fine. Monkey Man: good music; not sure about the lyrics/vocals. Makes me think of Steven Tyler, which is something I try to avoid doing. You Can't Always Get What You Want: this song is such a classic. It's great. Perfect. And what a way to end an album. Overall: Strong start and finish with nothing great in between.

Noisy Brit-pop. It's fine. Fun if you're in the mood for it. Annoying if you're not!

It's experimental, it's weird, it's difficult, it's freaking amazing from start to finish. It might be an acquired taste, but I love this album so much and find no fault in it. A desert island disc for sure. If you don't like it, go back and listen to it again. Louder. Let it sit. Repeat this process. If you still don't get it, that's a huge loss for you and I am so sorry because you are missing out. The songs: Sat In Your Lap: great start! There Goes a Tenner: so fun and catchy. Pull Out the Pin: oof...so good. Her voice is incredible here--there's so much power and emotion--and David Gilmour grounds her. I love life! Suspended in Gaffa: no notes; perfection! Leave It Open: We let the weirdness in. Yes, Kate, we really do. And it's fantastic. The Dreaming: such an interesting song. It's all over the place. The structure is fascinating. You hear something new each time you listen to it. The way this bleeds into Night of the Swallow is so enjoyable. Night of the Swallow: one of Kate's best songs ever. I've heard it so many times and it still elicits an emotional response. Play it loud. All the Love: it has a hard act to follow after Night of the Swallow, but it holds its own. It has a haunted quality to it. It's a nice layover before Houdini. Houdini: some people don't like the vocals on this; those people are wrong. This song is a rollercoaster in the best possible way. If you like metal, you should like this. There's so much emotion in Houdini--anger, fear, love, tenderness. It's beautiful. Get Out of My House: It's raw. It's difficult. There are donkey noises. It's freaking amazing. I feel like this is such a woman's song, coming from such a feminine perspective. What a way to end an album.

I've never knowingly listened to The Black Keys, and yet I know some of these songs. It sounds like background music or car commercial music. It does not elicit strong emotions one way or another. Music for the masses! There is no heart here. Way too much college boy cosplay for me to add this to my collection.

I remember my sister had this cassette when I was a kid. That stupid angel with the cigarettes. Ugh. I was prepared to hate this because I think Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing gets annoying fast and I'm never in the mood for 80s misogyny. I'm surprised to find that this was...fun? Vapid, but fun. Easy to listen to. I've always had a bizarre soft spot for David Lee Roth, so that helps. Diamond Dave is so cheesy, but in all the best ways. My mental image of him is leaping high in the air, legs spread, shirtless, looking like a crazy man. Thanks, Jump video! The album is pretty tight and contained, especially at just 33 minutes. 1984 into Jump was excellent. This is not a 5 star record for me, but I did like it more than I anticipated. I still think Eddie Van Halen's guitar style is grating.

My knee jerk reaction is yuck--Metallica. I've never been a fan. My husband is, and said that this is not that bad. A ringing endorsement. So--let's give it a go! It's clear that they have skill and know what they are doing. I like some of their slower, prettier guitar parts. Orion is interesting. That said, my knee jerk reaction stands. Yuck. I don't love how the songs are composed. The pacing is very Metallica. James Hetfield's voice is what it is. I'm not the right audience for this. I understand that it is beloved by many, but it remains a hard pass for me. I am not young enough, masculine enough, or filled with enough rage. Thrash just makes my joints ache.

Gets a little repetitive, but watermelon man is fun.

Can’t go wrong with the talking heads

I was an alt-rock girl when this came out, so it was no where near my radar. I've never really listened to Queen Latifah, and I missed out. This is fun! Sure, it's showing it's age but I won't hold that against it.

Every time I hear You are the Sunshine of My Life, I can't help but singing the stupid Minute Maid jingle. (You are the sunshine of my life, Minute Maid!) That commercial is from 1987 and yet it has stayed with me all these years. It ruins what is otherwise a sweet song for me. Stupid Minute Maid! Setting that aside, this is the first time I listened to a Stevie Wonder album. I thought Maybe Your Baby was never going to end, but I was enjoying it until I had my fill. You and I felt kinda cheesy. The songs are interesting--there is a lot going on musically. Nice dose of politics in Big Brother. Blame it on the sun was pretty. Some good songs on here!

I know Jimi is a genius. I just don't enjoy listening to his music. A song here or there is fine, but a whole album is just not my thing. Castles Made of Sand is lovely.

Ugh, Morrissey yet again. At least give me The Smiths! This was awful. Whiney. Indulgent. Slow. Boring. Also weirdly dated sounding. The vocals are dreadful and the music isn't even interesting. Yes, Morrissey. Tell us all about how miserable you are and how terrible the world is, all with your massive privilege. My heart bleeds for you, Morrissey. Life has been so unfair to you. /s What a wanker.

I get that they have skills and make interesting music. That music is just not for me, and that’s ok.

Like everyone else, I only knew Bittersweet Symphony going into this. After giving it a listen, I feel like Bittersweet Symphony was the apex. It's a pity they started with that, because it was all down hill after. This sounded like background music. It didn't make me feel anything. It was a bit boring and over-serious. Lighten up, everyone. Shorten your songs and make them more interesting. Forgettable and bland.

The algorithm is forcing Morrissey on me this month. At least this is The Smiths and not another bleak solo outing. Honestly, at this point, I've had my fill of Morrissey's voice. This is so much better than the solo stuff. Johnny Marr and the rest of The Smiths are doing all the heavy lifting here. Even with the benefit of the others, I did not enjoy this as much as I would have when I was younger. Now I am unable to divorce my dislike of Morrissey (the person AND the artist) from The Smiths, and this all just seems so incel-adjacent. We can't have nice things anymore. Please, internet gods--no more Morrissey for awhile!

It's always nice to have an excuse to listen to the Pixies. I get that this is not for everyone, and that's fine. It's unhinged, beautiful, and bizarre. I love it.

I feel like I should know Big Star better than I do. I know Kangaroo and Holocaust because of This Mortal Coil. Of course there's the whole Alex Chilton song by the Replacements. Somehow I've never actually listened to Big Star. This is actually pretty good. '70s Americana with a dose of the Beatles. I felt like it was missing something, but I am not sure what. I enjoyed it nonetheless.

Country music is not my thing. MAGA artists are not my thing. Loretta Lynn is not my thing. There's so much about this I don't like, but honestly? If it were on in the background I wouldn't hate it. There's something lonely and broken about it that I appreciate, as long as I don't listen too hard to the lyrics or think too much about Loretta Lynn. This is a tricky one to give a score to, so I'll go right down the middle with a 3, which is generous of me.

Disco music! I was born too late to like disco. It's always been either out of style or overly commercialized. I feel like as a rule, disco songs outstay their welcome. They're overly long and seem so vapid lyrically. I also get that disco was very important for its time, and that it forever changed pop music. This album is fine. It doesn't speak to me at any sort of deep level, but music doesn't have to. At it's best, the songs on this album are fun! At it's worst, they're sappy and endless (does We Are Family really need to clock in at 8:21?). I'll go with a 2.5 rounded up because I am feeling nice. I'm still not a disco fan.

I saw Iggy Pop at the HFStival at RFK Stadium in July 1993 (RIP, WHFS!). He was dreadful. He jumped around the stage and screamed a lot. That's all I really remember of his performance. The kids today would call it cringe. I liked this more than I thought I would. It's full of testosterone and is perfectly named. For being released in 1973, it holds up rather well.

This was obviously very influential for a lot of bands. It’s interesting, but a bit repetitive and boring. Good background music. Makes me want to listen to Tubeway Army.

I like it more than I thought I would, but I wouldn't rush to listen to this on repeat. I like the music a lot more than the lyrics/vocals.

I have never heard of Hookworms, so everything about this was new to me. I'm surprised to say that this was very enjoyable. Look at me--liking music from the current decade! Way to go! That said, who are these people? Is this really one of the top 1001 albums ever made? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I still liked it.

I initially clicked on the 50th anniversary deluxe edition and wanted to cry at the thought of listening to 3+ hours of CSNY. Thankfully, the non-deluxe version was still an option. 36 minutes is much better. This is that weird time period when everyone was doing their version of country/folk, which is not my musical preference. I'm surprised I liked some of these songs, especially Carry On, Helpless (though Neil Young's vocals almost ruin it), Our House, and 4+20.

If it weren't for this project, I would have never listened to--or heard of!--Fela Kuti. It's good in the background. There's a lot going on and when it's all working, it's a lot of fun. When it's not coming together, it gets a bit repetitive.

I always pass over the two other "My..." bands to get to My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, so I've never listened to My Bloody Valentine. This sounds like the 90s. Makes me want to listen to The Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil, and Type O Negative. The music is a bit too noisy/fuzzy for me to love it, but I don't hate it. Decent background music while working.

oh god I hate this so much. van morrison's voice is grating and this is making me angry. I don't know how people find this to be beautiful. can't they hear his voice? make it stop.

Jazz is not my jam. This is very big band-y jazz, so it sounds very dated (it is!). I like some of the aspects of the big band influence, but ultimately, this didn't win me over. I am still not a jazz fan. The songs go on too long and are too repetitive. I think it might be less annoying to experience it live, but the repetition can be maddening. The high squeaky notes are infuriating. Music is supposed to make you feel something--I don't think frustration is the feeling they're going for, but that's what I feel listening to this. The live aspects of this album (the intros, the cheering, etc.) don't bother me like they do others. It's kinda neat to hear the old school way of talking that was once common in the USA.

As a rule, I very much enjoy Thatcher-era music, and this is no exception. It's fantastic! There's a lot going on and yes, it's a bit long, but it all works.

I really like R.E.M. I often forget they exist and then stumble upon them and have the realization that their music is very, very good. Murmur is where it all starts. It's jangly, mumbly, and excellent. It's not my favorite R.E.M., but it's a relaxing listen. Nice way to start the week!

This is loud, screamy, and fuzzy. Not entirely awful, mostly because it's short (12 songs; 29 minutes). I can totally get that this was influential on a lot of subsequent artists. Too much screaming for my taste.

Brian Wilson died yesterday. Growing up in the 80s in the mid-Atlantic, The Beach Boys were music from another time and another world. They seemed so removed from my modern life, representing a sun-soaked naivety that was outdated and vaguely embarrassing. As I got older, the rot at the core of their saccharine exterior became better known: the drug abuse, the alcoholism, the weird connection to Charles Manson. Other than the big hits, I've never stopped to open The Beach Boys time capsule. I am not a big fan of their sound. Their lyrics on this album reflect a dated perspective. Their songs are about high school and "chicks." It's all a little creepy. It's of it's time. They were a defining band. It's ok in the background, to create an atmosphere, but this album didn't do much for me.

In extremely small doses, this is....ok? As a whole, it's long, it's boring, it's same shit, different song. It's overly earnest. There's not a shred of humor or lightheartedness here. The first song was fine. The Scientist is dreadful--maybe if they picked up the pace, it would be better. Chris Martin's droning on and on is too much. Clocks is overplayed. I feel like Coldplay is U2 at their worst. I'm sure there is more Coldplay in my future 1001 albums journey, and I am not looking forward to that.

I enjoyed three songs on this (Stand!, Everyday People, and You Can Make It If You Try). Some of the others went on too long for my taste. I appreciate the lyrics and social justice aspects of this and can certainly see why it's important and on the list.

I really enjoyed this one. Great for creating an atmosphere. Very easy to listen to. Makes me want to play Katamari Damacy.

This is not my thing.

Ok,. Boomer! I am surprised to say I like this. It's very much "dad rock," but I found it fun, engaging, and easy to listen to. I could see listening to this on a road trip.

This is ok. At times, I really like it. The music is good. The vocals are not my favorite. The situation surrounding this album is sad and makes the songs more poignant. Not something I would listen to regularly.