1001 Albums Summary

Gorillaz by Gorillaz

A fantastic start for me, since I'm already familiar with at least a couple of the songs and know I enjoy their sound.

Bad by Michael Jackson

I have left my body and returned to high school. Then "Liberian Girl" left me alone in a parking lot in a part of town I've never visited. (I do not recognise this and it's not a fave) Still, enough incredible music to make this a good listen.

Dookie by Green Day

Some great songs, but I never loved the album as much as it seemed I was supposed to.

Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths

This feels like music someone has poured emotion into. It's overflowing with sincerity and earnest angst.

Bossanova by Pixies

Cecilia Ann - yes. Rock Music - ew, no. Some of the songs have good energy, some don't really do much for me.

D by White Denim

One or two songs were enjoyable, but overall, not a favourite.

A Northern Soul by The Verve

Not loving it, but I can see what would be appealing to others. A very full sound, without sounding discordant.

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips

I already know this one is a favourite.

The Village Green Preservation Society by The Kinks

This is entirely new to me a few songs in, and I'm liking it. This isn't at all what I would think of were I to think of the Kinks. It feels like a bridge from the doo-wop, bouncy "oldies" to the fuller, more complex rock music of the seventies.

Heavy Weather by Weather Report

First song sounds like the song you'd hear in an 80's movie while the plucky, irreverent protagonist lead guy is walking through the streets of New York, getting into various amusing hijinks. I'm not crazy about it. The second song is quickly confirming this is an album of music used to set the moods in various 80's movies.

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys

Evokes Blue Rodeo, Great Big Sea at first. This is good for me. Overall, not bad, but it is probably not going to become a favourite.

Don't Stand Me Down by Dexys Midnight Runners

I only know the obvious song from this group, so this is new to me. I don't know if it's the recording quality or just the performer, but I am finding the singing (and talking) very mumbly and difficult to understand. The album is fine, but not likely one I'll seek out again.

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield

Starting off with 'Mama Said' is a strong move. Following up with 'You Don't Own Me' gets a 5 star, with the rest of the album having a great sound and showcasing an amazing voice.

A Love Supreme by John Coltrane

I can appreciate the talent that goes into jazz, but it's still not for me. The music makes me anxious.

Club Classics Vol. One by Soul II Soul

Not much is really grabbing me, but "Back to Life" is enjoyable in its familiarity.

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley

Elvis is a classic for a reason, but i would argue this isn't the best of his stuff.

Slayed? by Slade

Never heard of it, and the album cover did not make me eager to listen. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would, but that was a low bar.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits

Fantastic throwback right away in the first two songs. No, three. After that, it was fine.

Parklife by Blur

Aaaa! Girls and Boys! That was a good time of life. Enjoyed the rest of the album, too. It has good energy and stays interesting.

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine

I'm surprised at how much I'm actually enjoying this one. I would typically not think of this as my sort of music at all.

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu

First thoughts on first notes - no. Three songs in and really, really disliking. This is going to be a DNF for me.

Destroy Rock & Roll by Mylo

Liked it better than I expected, but not something I'll revisit.

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder

This isn't doing much for me. I'm finding it kind of boring, even if I can recognise and admire the talent.

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush

Just an amazing album

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones

Wow. I keep looking to see if this is still the album, or I've somehow changed what I'm listening to. This is pretty amazing.

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton

Spiderland by Slint

This is pretty boring. The last song, Captain, had more to it, but I'll not be listening again, probably.

The Score by Fugees

The only song I really was familiar with was (of course), "Killing Me Softly" but I was very surprised to find myself enjoying this listen overall, since hip hop is definitely not typically a favourite.

Treasure by Cocteau Twins

Pleasant enough to listen to, good background while I worked and something I could see seeking out again maybe. But at the same time, it didn't blow me away, and I probably won't remember much about it later.

Bluesbreakers by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers

The epitome of blues-y. Mostly. Decent listen, not a fave.

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti

Black Holes and Revelations by Muse

Super enjoyed this and not just the two songs I recognized.

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens

Space Ritual by Hawkwind

I dislike this.... so ... much. I could see this as maybe background music in a frenetic movie scene, but even then it just goes on too long.

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald

The Joshua Tree by U2

Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder

Dummy by Portishead

Totally forgot this existed but it pulls. Until it doesn't, and then just feels a bit monotonous.

The Visitors by ABBA

Ocean Rain by Echo And The Bunnymen

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys

Live At The Regal by B.B. King

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Thriller by Michael Jackson

The Real Thing by Faith No More

Welcome To The Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood

Ramones by Ramones

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top

Since I Left You by The Avalanches

Be by Common

Moving Pictures by Rush

Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple

The World is a Ghetto by War

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens

Nowhere by Ride

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley

Master Of Puppets by Metallica

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith

Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart

Let It Be by The Replacements

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down by The Dandy Warhols

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath

Sweetheart Of The Rodeo by The Byrds

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin

Fromohio by fIREHOSE

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure

Hunting High And Low by a-ha

We Are Family by Sister Sledge

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys

Atomizer by Big Black

...And Justice For All by Metallica

Stankonia by OutKast

Madman Across The Water by Elton John

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire

Floodland by Sisters Of Mercy

A Seat at the Table by Solange

Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz

People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm by A Tribe Called Quest

1999 by Prince

Live At Leeds by The Who

Electric by The Cult

Stardust by Willie Nelson

The Poet by Bobby Womack

Close To You by Carpenters

The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys

The Clash by The Clash

Doolittle by Pixies

Blood And Chocolate by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Meat Puppets II by Meat Puppets

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix

There's No Place Like America Today by Curtis Mayfield

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan

Forever Changes by Love

Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J

Abraxas by Santana

25 by Adele

Debut by Björk

Pump by Aerosmith

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen

Tommy by The Who

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves

Snivilisation by Orbital

Violator by Depeche Mode

Zombie by Fela Kuti

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips

Bringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan

AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted by Ice Cube

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators

Electric Music For The Mind And Body by Country Joe & The Fish

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading

Me Against The World by 2Pac

The Bends by Radiohead

My Generation by The Who

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix

So Much For The City by The Thrills

Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy

Bitches Brew by Miles Davis

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette

Synchronicity by The Police

In Rainbows by Radiohead

At Budokan by Cheap Trick

GREY Area by Little Simz

Faust IV by Faust

Either Or by Elliott Smith

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young

Better Living Through Chemistry by Fatboy Slim

Sex Packets by Digital Underground

Haunted Dancehall by The Sabres Of Paradise

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill

Moon Safari by Air

When I Was Born For The 7th Time by Cornershop

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins

Transformer by Lou Reed

The Stooges by The Stooges

Station To Station by David Bowie

Fire Of Love by The Gun Club

Dire Straits by Dire Straits

The Next Day by David Bowie

Like A Prayer by Madonna

Blur by Blur

Pearl by Janis Joplin

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company

Cut by The Slits

The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators by The 13th Floor Elevators

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan

The Undertones by The Undertones

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan

Murmur by R.E.M.

American IV: The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash

Pornography by The Cure

3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of... by Arrested Development

Entertainment by Gang Of Four

Truth by Jeff Beck

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park

Mothership Connection by Parliament

Crazysexycool by TLC

Scream, Dracula, Scream by Rocket From The Crypt

Sea Change by Beck

The Chronic by Dr. Dre

Sheer Heart Attack by Queen

Kings Of The Wild Frontier by Adam & The Ants

Live At The Harlem Square Club by Sam Cooke

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout

Disraeli Gears by Cream

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.

No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live) by Motörhead

Locust Abortion Technician by Butthole Surfers

Dr. Octagonecologyst by Dr. Octagon

London Calling by The Clash

Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes

My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts by Brian Eno

Rio by Duran Duran

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles

Bone Machine by Tom Waits

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.

The Contino Sessions by Death In Vegas

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen

Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea by PJ Harvey

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett

OK by Talvin Singh

All Mod Cons by The Jam

Another Music In A Different Kitchen by Buzzcocks

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco

Frank by Amy Winehouse

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx by Raekwon

The Good, The Bad & The Queen by The Good, The Bad & The Queen

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Rapture by Anita Baker

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone

Lam Toro by Baaba Maal

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys

Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo by MC Solaar

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division

American Beauty by Grateful Dead

Come Away With Me by Norah Jones

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma

The Seldom Seen Kid by Elbow

You Are The Quarry by Morrissey

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes

Being There by Wilco

Manassas by Stephen Stills

Rubber Soul by Beatles

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen

Boston by Boston

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons

Wild Wood by Paul Weller

Funeral by Arcade Fire

Deserter's Songs by Mercury Rev

Chicago Transit Authority by Chicago

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield

Back In Black by AC/DC

Heroes by David Bowie

Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite by Maxwell

Highway to Hell by AC/DC

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy

Life Thru A Lens by Robbie Williams

Blood, Sweat & Tears by Blood, Sweat & Tears

Love some of these to bits, mainly because my parents introduced them to me way, way back. Others were just endured.

Blue by Joni Mitchell

Purple Rain by Prince

Oracular Spectacular by MGMT

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band

For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music

Truth And Soul by Fishbone

Green by R.E.M.

Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper

Queen Of Denmark by John Grant

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors

Blunderbuss by Jack White

Morrison Hotel by The Doors

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers

A Date With The Everly Brothers by The Everly Brothers

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye

Document by R.E.M.

Surfer Rosa by Pixies

Suicide by Suicide

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths

Hunky Dory by David Bowie

Dance Mania by Tito Puente

Arular by M.I.A.

Yeezus by Kanye West

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground

Under Construction by Missy Elliott

Parachutes by Coldplay