1001 Albums Summary

Less polished than the others. Didn’t love it

Skits are crude. Lyrics are extreme, but still set the tone for a generation to follow. Production is truly unique for each song.

Classic. Red Light indicated doors are secured, london taxi. Riot van is perfect.

Whiney, love song is the only single I’d listen to. A lot of repetitive production. Could cut a minute off each song.

So aggressive and angry. Surprised this was Rick Rubin. Cant say I enjoyed this.

Fine covers. Little slow for my liking. Maybe a sleep playlist adjacent album.

Classic

Solid psych rock, but nothing blew me away

Studio is better, but still Neil Young. My My being the only real great.

Only one hit on the album. Ads were a new concept/skits. Doesn't save album though.

I love this album, her voice belting. classic

JP in grandmas boy would listen to this. I thought immediately it fits in the matrix, only to see theyre on the soundtrack. good music to get in the groove to while working or focusing.

“Wouldn’t you miss me at all” Shame to hear how unfinished this is, while also knowing that Syd was quickly being consumed. Credit where it is due, he changed RnR forever, but it quickly left him behind.

Pleasantly enjoyed. Other user said Wilco with mariachi and I can’t unhear it. Solid album.

Better loud! I love this era or Radiohead although not my favorite album of theirs

jazzy psychedelic soul I’m here for.

Sade can sing to me every day for the rest of my life and I would be without complaint. I want to be sitting on the beach, maybe south of spain, listening to this. The band is incredible, her voice is so sultry and perfect. I have the entire box set and its still not enough.

I can’t really get into this. This is radio music for a car I don’t want to be in. Boring and doesn’t make me want to tube into the lyrics, which are apparently worth listening to.

This was the start of neo-soul. impressive how many instruments D'Angelo played himself on here. i love the production. Its basic and repetitive but in a good way when setting a scene...

there are moments i like. but i dont know where those moments were. this is all over the place. they must be on cocaine.

Love this style of old short jazz takes. Listened to a lot of this when in jazz band back in the day. Not my favorite Miles, but still classic for its time.

Great album. Showcases her voice while a little more life than in Blue.

this has some of my favorite Miles. so many badass moments. sadly as a straight through listen is it long, a little too long at times.

Ice cube has such a great flow and lyrical style. It Was a Good Day. Obviously a little outdated on the lyrics in some ways (homophobic) but also completely still on the nose for other lyrics (police brutality, ACAB)

The best Coldplay there has ever been. Garden State using Don't Panic as the start of the movie was perfect for a perfect soundtrack. Every song is just good. 40 Year Old Virgin made a gay joke using Coldplay and now every insecure hetero man hates them. Viva La Vida and everything beyond it feels like a 40 year old dad fighting to stay relevant with his kids, but those first two albums will live on.

Solid classic rock. Great guitar riffs. Clapton prime. I like it.

Hair band rock. It goes hard, but is it really that hard. Better than KISS or ACDC, but so many repetitive songs. Musicianship is impressive, but not enough to make me want to listen to the album often.

Kanye has lost it. He will go on as one of the greatest music makers ever. But after losing his mother, being in the media sphere of a family that has made a living on being televised (Kardashians), and having no living artists who are in a position to humble him, Kanye has his ego and mental health unchecked. This album is produced extremely well, but his vulgarity and themes are becoming more simple and juvenile. Funny he uses Justin Vernon who also seems to have achieved the status to be the arrogant indie king. Separate the art from the artist. I do not give a shit about his controversial/political/bigoted beliefs. I would enjoy this album more if the first 5 albums weren't already perfect.

Reading reviews and seeing the breakdowns about how this is the best produced album ever, and I don't know that I could disagree. Perfect. The layering, the way each song flows into each other, the way the album can repeat into itself with the heartbeat. I remember listening to the Great Gig in the Sky on full volume in the car during a rainstorm during a breakup. That shit hit hard.

This isnt it. Poetry, sure. But not much worth noting beyond that.

Reminds me of Sun Kil Moon. There are some good moments and the lyrics are clearly filled with meaning, but I would need to be in a certain mood to entertain them. Best of 2009?! Hardly even close. But I did enjoy Too Many Birds.

I dont love their honky tonk stuff. Two good songs on the album to open and close the album, but the rest didn't keep my attention. Felt dragging on.

Pop-like 60s psych rock while punk was taking over the scene. It had some good songs. Not sure I would listen to the whole album again. Especially when Spotify has the 2hr+ version with 100 bonus tracks.

I surprisingly enjoyed this. Seems brit pop, but with more drugs and fuckery. Fuzzy Logic seems to have been used in making this album, but its new to me and I will likely revisit it in the future.

Mediocre indie electronic. Multiple songs that had me check the time left halfway through. The good parts were obscured by repetition until it was dead. Was it influenced by a lot of the greats, sure. Has it influenced more modern bands I enjoy, sure. But I won't be revisiting this album.

This went from, "oh this could be good and fun" to "what the fuck" real quick. Where Is My Mind is the only saving grace, and even that has been remixed to be better! Very happy these songs were short.

I mean this with all disrespect, Fuck Tha Police. ACAB. Classic gansta rap, and ages just as you would expect. This isn't the best, but led the way for all hip hop today,

Couldnt enjoy this. Not for me.

One of the best. The storytelling. This album flows from one song to the next perfectly. The Album covers (both of them) the written title by SchoolBoy Q. The only song I skip on this album is Poetic Justice, and that was before the Drake beef started. The use of his parents on voicemails, the non linear flow of the story, the admission of crimes done to survive in his environment, hearing him lose his friend in a careless shooting. This album pulls you in and makes you think about what you're hearing.

Tainted love is obviously a classic, but not enough to enjoy the rest of the synth heavy 80s songs. So much creepy weird sex lyrics… and that’s coming from me!

I expected worse from the cover and names. Never heard of this band. Stealing another user's review. "not bad at all yet completely forgettable at the same time."

Such a classic. The harmonies together followed by the distinct vocals separated. The album is an example of a pleasant folky, peaceful, acoustic sixties album. I just wish some of the lyrics weren't so corny.

Who and what the fuck is a Bjork? As if you couldn't tell from the music, she grew up on a commune.

It's fine. Not sure how I feel about your biggest hit being a cover. The rest was fine singer/songwriter stuff.

What a jam. Really enjoyed some nondescript classic psychedelic rock. I recognized the title track, but wasn't too familiar. I enjoyed this.

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. The good songs are good. The rest is whatever.

This is some classic hardcore/punk. Not always my style these days, but there was a time and place for it. Love that they're fast and hard.

"Hard" hair rock. Seems counter intuitive. Purposely misspelling the name to be "less punk" confuses me. Pour Some Sugar on Me is truly a shit song. The lyrics are so juvenile and lame.

I don't hold the Beach Boys close to my heart, and therefore, I don't know that I idolize Brian Wilson enough for this to blow me away. I understand his place in R&R history and as a songwriter, but it doesn't make me enjoy listening to this stuff.

When I was around 15 I came upon CCR. I loved it. Political, southern classic rock, whats not to love. But then I heard my mom say "Ugh Fogerty's voice" in a very unsettling way and I was scarred. 20 years later I can safely say, Mom, I feel the same way.

Impressive. But not sure the time or place of this for me. Maybe while I'm strolling the streets of a foreign country and want to feel like I am in a movie? Not sure!

wtf. "savior of dance" my ass. This should not be on this list.

Not my style of hiphop. Appreciate what it did for the culture and the movement of hiphop, but I am bored. The old school flow, and production, mixed with the anger and message of young men from the hood is surely a time piece, but not one ill revisit often.

She is an incredible vocalist. Not sure when I would listen to this though. I would enjoy her using her vocal skills for other genres or productions, otherwise it gets tiring and boring.

This could’ve been so good. Some beachy bossa nova was just what I needed. Sadly this fell short. Cheesy production, lame lyrics, mediocre really.

No thank you. Boring and uninspired.

Don’t mind Bowie new wave, but not nearly his best album. Title track Heroes is the best song. Great synth production.

American Pie the song, classic. American Pie the album, boring.

Some decent moments. Quite some annoying sounds in others. We already had Daft Punk. One hit on this album and it features kids singing, not my thing.

It’s fine. I much prefer Arthur or the Decline. Some basic Brit 60’s rock.

I remember when a friend in middle school got this before we should have. It was such a discovery. One of my favorites of west coast 90's rap. Laid back. With my mind on my money and my money on my mind. Such an iconic album cover too. Production is brilliant. Lyrics don't age well, surprise surprise.

Foreign exchange student showed me Chemical Brothers in high school and it blew my mind. The videos were awesome, the tempo was upbeat and fueling my young age debauchery. Found this right before I found drugs, what a combo. Noel Gallagher featured, fuck yeah. But all in all, the album can be long and drag. I think a "best of" compilation suits them better.

Standard 2005 indie. Hits like E-Pro and Girl stick out as the best. I enjoy the variety of sounds and styles while still holding a similar energy. The sounds of California and Hispanic influence are fun. I enjoyed this more than I wanted to.

I knew this album to be iconic, so therefore I stayed away. Now that I can sit and listen, there are splendid, almost perfect moments. But if those moments are supposed to carry the rest of the album, they are not strong enough for that. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes is really 7 and a half minutes?! Why? Helplessly hoping has some incredible melodies. This album walked so Fleet Foxes could sprint.

First 3 songs are good and recognizable, but after that I am quickly reminded why I don't like Bono.

It's Rock N Roll for sure, but boy is it repetitive. Their top 5 songs all repeat the same line for most of the song. It was a time and place for sure. Not really an album I would put in my collection.

Love this album. Classic top jazz album with some of the best to ever do it together.

One of my favorite all time albums. Listened to Superstition so much when I was learning saxophone. But this album is what an album should be. A consistent cohesive flowing piece of art. Stevie is one of the best. His use of the synthesizers are so funky but buttery smooth. So much of my favorite music today is inspired by this album.

I listened. I did not enjoy.

Appreciate a lot of the productions, but early 90's just doesn't scratch the itch for me.

Don't have to know anything they're saying to know I enjoyed this.

I've tried before and the beat poetry is usually not for me. This album is starting off good, but in the end more of what I just dont enjoy.

There are parts of this I liked. Mannequin is rightfully a good single. 21 songs for 35 minutes was not what I expected.

I get it. Eminem had be shocking to successful. It was a time in pop culture that allowed his success. His rhyming is technically impressive, but what he is poetically illustrating is simply lame and juvenile.

What's Love Got to Do With It.... Banger. Really enjoying this more than I expected. Well, until Better Be Good to Me, and then it started to fall off hard. Enjoyed I Wrote a Letter quite a bit.

No. I dont like his voice and the dark macabre vibe is something I am uninterested in. It is storytelling.

Let's go! I love this. Simple but good jazz. Love the organ. And I melt for the sax on this.

Brit pop with some emo vibes.

Already knew it was a 5, but will always slow down and take a moment to listen to this album when prompted.

This album slaps. I knew some of the hits, but now realizing the whole album is just hits.

Early fighting video game music. I did not eat the right drugs for breakfast for this.

This really is the baseline for mediocrity. Even the top two tracks have reached the level of just annoying...

Impressive for a debut album, but I still feel GnR are best enjoyed on a greatest hits album.

I don't get bothered by the simplicity of Neil Young like many people do. Is it a lazy guitar solo? sure. But it works...

She has a nice voice, sure. But I have never heard of her, and it seems like she's made a lot of music. I have a hard time believing her 11th album is really the one worth putting on this list. Likely wont listen to again.

The music has moments where its good, but then she opens her mouth and I want to scream. I struggled to make it through this one.

I love this album. An artist I wish I could've witnessed live. This album was important to me when I was an emo teenager, and it is still just as important to me now, as an emo adult.

Didn't realize this was where Jonathan Richman started. Its a cheap knockoff of all the other better music at the time.

Not my favorite Black Sabbath. It seems good enough, but nothing stands out. I enjoy hearing Ozzie's voice throughout, especially on Changes.

Of all the 90s hip hop I dont like, this is one I do. Some of the better Snoop moments. The skits are annoying, as one would expect from this time.

I like Blonde better, but this album is what introduced the world to Frank's sound. To think he got a jump start from Odd Future to now making world classics. The album itself is experimental, but has these ethereal moments.

Recognize their sound, and of course the song Green Onions. Just wish this music had vocals to accompany it.

Harder than I expected. It's not bad, just not something I often gravitate to.

I really appreciate the cohesiveness of the album and how it samples many genres. She has an incredible voice. I could see her doing Disney soundtracks. Clearly an entertainer. Not sure anything stood out I got hooked on but all above average for an hour long album.

Some good punk rock in here. I enjoyed a few songs, fits for time and place. Somewhat confused by the decision to use a compilation album on this list.

I don't get the hype. The songs aren't that good. The biggest hit is a creeper song, and Mother is something that shouldnt have been made. This is a miss.

No surprise the production on this album is spectacular (Pharrell owned this entire decade). The hits are recognizable as being all over the radio. JT is clearly an entertainer. He can dance, and can sing. Like other said, he is no MJ, but he also doesn't need to be. He knows how to make music for various generations to agree on, but I won't be there to join.

I love Zeppelin, however, I still believe there isn't a perfect full album of theirs. Immigrant Song perfected what their first two albums created, and Since I've Been Loving You might be my favorite Zeppelin track ever. But something is lost on side B and I don't care if it was them experimenting or showing their range, it didn't hold up to the rest.

Excellent singer. I enjoy the songs, but a 3.5 hour collection of it, too much.

A mediocre version of all the better music that was out at that time. Moments that were good, but easily overlooked.

Know of the name, but never listened. I thoroughly enjoyed this album. Rock/jazz/psych rock, what a groove.

Reminds me of something from an action movie soundtrack, but not a good one.

"Kinda bollocks mate innit" Previous listener summed it perfectly.

Not my cup of tea, but I appreciate hearing all of the cuts that are sampled throughout hiphop still. Helps understand the timeline of the progression of hiphop. Lots of great instrumentals.

Familiar with Bloody Sunday, but its so repetitive and boring. The album only gets more boring from there on. U2 is really not for me. Bono is a less inspiring and less inspired Bowie.

I love this album. It doesn't even need its biggest hit, Seven Nation Army. The two of them know how to make a sound loud, while keeping it simple. Ball and Biscuit to Hardest Button to Button go so hard. Little Acorns reminds me of the squirrel I tried to save in college.

Its NY. Its pre punk. Its attitude and not giving a fuck about it. ... It's also just meh.

It's not Pink Moon, but it's still a representation of what a great writer he was. One of These Things First was my first introduction through the Garden State Soundtrack. Then Fly from Royal Tenenbaums. Some great songs, the rest of the full instruments aren't entirely beneficial.

Thankfully I know nothing about this guy's politics, but the music was still right down the middle. Moments it was good, moments I wanted to slap him, and moments where I don't know if I was even listening anymore.

No. I understand this is mindblowing in the 70's. I can see where so many artists took inspiration from it. The Model is a success. But no, the rest of the album is too repetitive and made my brain disfunction.

This feels like something I am supposed to like. And I liked a few songs, but other parts were too weird and off putting.

Not much can compare to The Flaming Lips. Their music reminds you that their live sets are even more fun and quirky. Its very enjoyable to listen to even when it bends and moves in ways you wouldnt expect.

This is the Aerosmith I don't like. Toys in the Attic is the good stuff. This is lame. I like sex, hell even more than the next guy, but the constantly talking about it in every context is boring and juvenile. Hell, even the trucks are fucking on the cover. This doesn't go hard...

I like girl led grungy rock. There a few modern bands that sound like this was their influence. Some of the songs were actually really good, others not so much.

This is great! What a nice discovery. I've heard Alright from a show or movie or something, so I recognized that, but the rest was still above par.

Better than I expected. There were songs I enjoyed, but surely nothing in the realm of must listen to before I die.

This absolutely has no right being on this list. Its repetitive and not at all groundbreaking.

It's not bad. I am not a huge fan of his voice, but the balls it took to be the public image against Iraq war post 9/11. I remember the music video for Wake Me Up... and it was all imagery about the war and the young Americans paying the price for it. Good for Green Day to have made this happen, and to have a deeper substance than most of the music out at this time.

Can recognize how influential and important this album was, but it's still just corny to me. I appreciate the ability to make an Aerosmith song better than it was. But this album/era is just not for me.

Didnt realize Highway Star was by Deep Purple, just know the classic, Smoke on the Water. I really enjoyed the rest of this album though.

The fact I didnt recognize any of these songs as hits made me like it more. It was like a solid blues rock album that I could listen to without having to pay too much attention.

Wow. Educational for me. So many samples and covers of their music that I'm familiar with. And those hits are fucking HITS, like dayummm. Groovy.

Definitely the least favorite of the first 4 albums. Felt like the B-sides of all the other great stuff.

I don't know what they're saying. I don't know how offensive it is either, therefore, its classy. I've enjoyed French rap before, but don't have any reference or name. I enjoyed this although it did eventually drag on.

Temu version of Radiohead and Coldplay's offspring.

A lesser known album of Bob's for me. Very much enjoyed.

It's Sinatra, I get it. I mostly hear him from a loudspeaker in NYC or during the Christmas season. It was good to hear a full album. Song by song, theyre great. Maybe in a playlist. But a whole hour of it is boring and drones on. 1950's Drake sad boy.

Again, I get someone had to do it first to lead the way, but damn this is repetitive and annoying. This is what my computer listens to during the screensaver. Metal on Metal made me want to drive a screwdriver into my brain.

Death on Two Legs, Love of my Life: Good new to me songs. You're My Best Friend, Bohemian Rhapsody: Great not new to me songs. I'm in Love With my Car, The Prophet's Song: Absolute shit songs. Freddie is the best voice in R&R ever, yes. But Queen still belongs on a Greatest Hits album.

There were parts of this I really liked, but then she would ruin it with her voice.

I completely forgot about Bawitdaba. Actually thought it was like Limp Bizkit or something. Gave me a good laugh this morning. I dont care about this guys political beliefs, actually, I dont care about any of his beliefs. I guess I can give credit where it is due, he invented a genre. I just wish we could get rid of said genre. White Trash redneck rock.

Love this album. So many classics. Wind Cries Mary is special.

One of my favorites of Bowie. Its simple and good. Life on Mars, Queen Bitch, so many greats.

This was surprisingly entertaining. There were parts I did not like, but other parts I really did. The mix of vocals from man and women was appreciated. The album was too long though.

Another top Sabbath album.

It was all around good. Papa sure be rolling.

This was fine. I don't think it has any business being on this list, but it is music.

I'm sure if I was at this live concert, this would rock. But outside of that, its chaotic and while may be an early predecessor of punk, it doesn't mean it belongs on this list.

Jimi is a freak on guitar, but the rambling of some of these songs drones on too long. On a greatest hits compilation, Crosstown Traffic, All Along the Watchtower and Voodoo Child are some of the best, but theres about 20 minutes that could be cut out of this.

Outside of the colossal hit, Take Me Out, I really enjoy the unique voice and sound of FF. The entire album is a classic indie album for me. They may not have been able to endure it long term, but this one will live on my shelves.

The title track is an obvious classic. Enjoyed a few others throughout the album, but overall wasn't hooked.

Lots of electronic synth bliss! I recognize their pioneering of sounds, but also not a sound I really enjoy to listen to. Recognize ME and Cars, but not something I would repeat.

I can appreciate that this was less abrasive as the previous album. Obviously familiar with Sabotage. Liked some of the filler stuff in between, but lets be honest, I will still never gravitate to Beastie Boys on my own time.

Not bad. Didn't mind the folk twang and his voice. Definitely a time and place kind of sound.

This is an album. Not bad, nothing spectacular. Aimee Mann just reminds me of the Portlandia skit she's in.

Pleasantly surprised by this. I enjoy his voice and the pop hits were pretty good.

The biggest hit, School, was somewhat annoying and not that great. I'm familiar with Breakfast In America, which I prefer to this album. Not really my style

Another classic. More polished hits, more in tune with their sound, and more antics from Jim himself. Love Her Madly is perfect. Been Down so Long hits during a time and place. Cars Hiss by My Window is that acid poetry you need while coming down. LA Woman is a bop. L'America and The WASP are probably not needed. Riders on the Storm, iconic.

It's good, it just gets old. One tune and cadence the whole album. Sweet Thing is the best take of them all.

I have a soft spot for Jim Morrison. He was a poet who became rock star/sex symbol. Is it the greatest RnR? No. But it was different. The organ, the mixed instrumentals, the quirky lyrics. It can get you lost in it. Songs like The Spy and Indian Summer just have such a desert flow to them. Maggie M'Gill and Peace Frog are fun and loud.

Not good. Like what an awful voice. I feel bad for the band members who are musicians and must've thought "we could really take off if we lose our vocalist!"

Hotel California and Life in the Fast Lane are good enough hits to carry the album further than it should. But the fact that I have heard Hotel California so many times on radio, in a bar, on a boat, anywhere(!) has made it one of my most hated songs.

I think this is as close as Zeppelin gets to a perfect album. That doesn't make it their favorite album of mine, but damn. Still remember playing Stairway backwards on vinyl, shit gave me goosebumps.

So 80s. There were glimpses that I liked, but overall meh.

Such a long album for two hits. If you include "I'm Free". Pinball Wizard is a classic but doesn't hold the whole album up.

This is awful. Belongs on no lists. Should be forgotten about and removed from history. Why? Just why? It is so boring and drags on. They were meant to be demos, and theyre not even good enough for that.

A very mid album. Not bad, but also just blends into the 90's rock. Nice to discover something new, but no business being on this list.

I surprisingly enjoyed this more than expected. Love all the instrumentation including sax. Lyrics seem to be a little corny at times, but easy to ignore and enoy.

I find I like the music more than his vocals. Again, its not bad, but not the best album of the 90s. A few parts that were annoying.

Don't care about the hate it gets. It's a good example of something slightly harder that made it on the radio. It's no SOAD, but it was still also what fueled lots of high school lifting sessions. It stays consistent through the album.

I listen to a lot of music with similar elements incorporated within, but an entire album of this is too much. Drones on and makes my brain yearn for drugs. Album for my next acid trip, surely. Outside of that, meh.

Probably my favorite Kinks album. I like the whimsical nature the album flows through.

Stealing this review "gangsta songs to listen to when you wanna shoot someone"

Recognize all the hits on this one. Cant you Hear me Knocking is 7 minutes long!? Why? B-side of this album got boring. It's a fine Rolling Stones album, but are any of them completely good?

It's a live album. One of which, the top songs are songs I don't necessarily like.

Love the use of saxophone. Into the Mystic forever reminds me of an ex gf. Great album, awful relationship.

There were few and far between moments where I said "this sounds good". Droning voice. Annoying instruments.

One hour of noise and musical rambling. Somewhere someone is sampling parts of this album and hopefully making it better.

Fela Kuti, the political rebel, polygamic badass who died of AIDS while denying it til death. This album is iconic.

Electronic garbage.

Recognize "Get Me Away from here, I'm Dying". Must be in a movie. I'm familiar with Belle and Sebastian, but never a full listen. It was ok. Easy listening, indie stuff.

What an amazing album. So eclectic, but all groovy.

A perfect title: A Wizard high on drugs and weird and annoying and circus music. A True Star who makes awesome music and melodies with a nice voice. Can we have just the True Star?

A bunch of good covers. Appreciate that Cash was able to produce some great music in his late age free from the young drugged and famous career.

A classic. Hip Hop from NYC. Wu Tang is for the kids. This is the old school flow I can get behind as opposed to a lot of the West Coast stuff. Cash Rules Everything Around Me!

Definitely an album I am aware of but never listened, and what a shame. Good 90s chick rock. I mainly know Carrie Brownstein from Portlandia but know she was in the band.

This album is very special to me. I discovered TMV in high school. I got to then see them in 2006 and 2008 and both times were out of this world experiences. Omar plays the guitar like a man continuously on an acid trip. The drummer shirtless sweating like hes running a marathon. The music never stopped, they each took breaks on their own but they continued to play throughout. I get how the music is abrasive and weird. The lyrics are many made up words in fantasy like poetry. The musicality is so precise, yet feels chaotic. Changes in key signatures and time signatures all within one song that make you get lost in the track list. Makes you unsure if you want to play jazz or rock and roll, or mix both.

Better than I expected. Some lively punk rock.

Its like important for pop music and stuff, but I just dont like it.

Honestly, loved the hits and the songs between. ELO is a band where I wouldn't know what hits are theirs.

I really enjoy Joplin's voice with some good blues rock. Summertime is a favorite of mine.

This was an album to show you what Queen sounds like without any hits. Its.... fine.

I enjoy the Lou Reed voice. The simplistic music that's just decent rock and roll. Love that Bowie produced this.

Its good music, just not what I listen to. Her voice is pleasant.

God damn do I love the saxophone. As my mother said, "fun"! I wish I could experience this era for a short stint.

Ugh. I love this album. Bossa nova is so good. I wanna be at a lounge on the beach having a nice drink and enjoying the views, having arrived in my convertible. But really, Getz is so good on sax, Astrud's voice is perfect.

00's rap. I prefer some Talib, Mos Def, or Common. It was meh.

I just dont like Morrissey. You hear it once, you've heard it all. Stop putting him on this list.

Brit Pop. Certainly. Some good moments, but also quite bland at time. A lot of the theatrical/ show tunes sound production annoyed me. Not sure the big hits justify the rest. Rather hear Oasis.

White people music for sure. The guitar interlude was a real shot in the foot. All of it was mediocre.

What a banger! Really wild how many successful songs she has written, whether for her or others. Such a great album. Simple but timeless.

The kickoff of bad 90s music. His voice really got old. Also, no xp for War Pigs cover to fill the album.

This album strives to fight for the greatest album. Loaded with hits, but Stevie also continued to show his ability to push music to new heights. So much instrumentation, synthesizers, and unique chords. Mmm Isn't She (the album) Lovely?

An awful album. His voice was terrible, and the few glimpses of decent music were quickly drown out by this "artist"

I appreciate Common's unique Chi town style and flow. He is incredible in finding success through music and acting. This album is not my favorite. Instead I love Finding Forever start to finish.

An amazing album without any standout hits. Pretty impressive.

Some run of the mill 90's hip hop. Definitely prefer the other bigger names that we've had on the list.

Fuck off. The pretentious "Tortoise is widely considered one of the most influential music groups of the last 40 years," is such bull shit. This is not impressive or good.

Because I just listened to Tortoise, I need to remind myself the difference between a 1 and a 2. It still sucks.

This album is the beginning of their commercial success. With that came the death of their raw blues rock success. I enjoy this album, but it is somewhat boring. Not quite the commercial heavy hitters that El Camino and Turn Blue are, but also not the gritty raw albums I love like Thickfreakness or Rubber Factory.

While this album and Jesus, etc have a special place in my heart and the vinyl is on my shelves, I can see how this album is not easily digestible.

Good Beatles album

While somewhat dated, this clearly led the way for a lot of music. I liked the sampling, the features, and the production. I am happy I finally listened to this.

This is ok. It is not bad, and there are some nice moments. Recognize the one big hit, but not sure it carries through enough. This is the classic rock you just leave on in the background. Nobody offended, but nobody singing along.

Discos lights! Lasers! Dance! There are some bops on here. Does it belong on this list? Probably not. Not sure how I feel about the Comfortably Numb cover. Happy I didn't even recognize it at first.

ACAB. Fuck ICE. Fuck the System. I've seen De la Rocha twice, first was RtJ final night of tour and El-Ps birthday and Zack came out for Close Your Eyes. it was absolutely epic. Second was Rage at MSG right before cancelling the tour. So awesome, and RTJ opened.

Why? Uninspired Robyn. This has no business being on this list. Synth pop that will be forgotten in time.

Dusty's voice is far from dusty! It is smooth and seductive. These songs hold up to time.

really good album. recognize the hits, learned some others I didn't know. a few I didn't like.

I didn't think it could get worse until I heard the vocalist. Song 2 sums this up perfectly: No.

Great soundtrack. It reminds you what a badass mother fuc(Shut Yo Mouth!) Isaac Hayes was. Good scoring, not sure something I would actively listen to.

Why so much talk of planes? I'm just bored of Joni. I like Blue, isnt that enough?

I was expecting fun Elvis, this was just whatever. Suspicious Minds being the only song with some pizazz.

I like Beck, but I'm not used to sad Beck.

Good guitar! Mediocre on the rest. Thanks Jeff Beck! Understand that the Yardbirds were in the first class of this RnR wave, but the better talents prevailed.

So happy these songs are so short, they're so lame. Thankful that music progressed from here.

There were a couple songs I enjoyed, but the rest seemed like the predecessor to emo music. It was middle of the road, boring.

Sure, The Weight is a classic, but does it hold enough weight for the rest of the album. I enjoyed the parts that were uniquely blending folk and rock and blues differently than most at the time, but Bob Dylan's influence was apparent, especially when I was falling asleep.

Sultans is obviously a classic, but I enjoyed some tracks sprinkled in between. His voice is sultry and smooth.

I really don't understand the hype around the Pixies.

It's all great pop. Makes you wanna dance or sing along. Tons of classics.

This is kinda lame. Extremely boring parts and then mediocre pop in others.

Such a great voice and album.

The first 20 min: Wow, Bob can really rock that harmonica. Next 20 minutes: Ok, I get it. Next 40 minutes: OK I FUCKING GET IT!

I love her voice, still. But this album being songs stolen from soulful black singers doesn't help. White people...

I love this album. The themes of his lyrics have changed. Understandably after an attempted assassination! It is laid back and chill, but the lyrics are more charged.

Wanted to hate it, but I didn't. Some good raw punk rock.

I love this album. Nico's voice is so unique. The distortion and sounds they utilize are like nothing else. I think this is my favorite of Lou Reed's vocal work.

When I learned it was Tom Waits in the Ballad of Buster Scruggs, searching for Mr. Pocket, I was surprised because I loved that story. I DONT LOVE THIS.

It is impressive, and good to hear music from other parts of the world. That being said, I dont know when I would want to listen to Lion King soundtrack a cappella.

Can confirm this is not for me. Feels like I have to be a deadbeat scumbag to listen to this while cursing out strangers in public and picking up half smoked cigarettes.

This album is perfect. I could go on about every song, but I will highlight a few. Subterranean Homesick Alien accomplishes a feeling of floating through space. Exit Music (for Romeo and Juliet) accomplishes such an incredible crescendo that is overwhelmingly beautiful. Karma Police is immediately recognizable and amazing. Electioneering is just a badass raw sounding song. I didn't realize No Surprises was the top song on the album.

GOT DAYUM this goes hard. I wish I could've experienced this live. All of the instruments make their presence felt. Nothing excess, nothing missing, and an album cover that would make a punk band jealous.

I don't ride a motorcycle and my beard isn't long enough. Funny enough, of all their hits, I do not like La Grange

I enjoyed this, but not as much as the other album presented here, Rid of Me.

Favorite Nirvana album. Every song is good except the last.

All of the Christmas classics. Just got this on vinyl two weeks ago.

More Than a Feeling is classic, recognize a couple of the others. I really enjoy Boston. And its a nice and sweet 38 minutes.

Mediocre brit pop.

STOP WITH THIS BRIT GARBAGE!!!

I love this album. There are only a couple songs I would skip, but I don’t. The mixed vocals, the instrumentation. I just want to witness this live in a outdoor small venue.

Was enjoyable but nothing stood out.

I recognize a lot of these songs used in samples for newer songs. I can see the influence and the lyricism is much better than the other rap from this era. It is high brow rap, but as others have said, it lacks feeling and comes off as dry.

I don't care how many of my "friends" cherished this album in highschool. Most of them are now in prison or paying separate child supports with their hourly job. I won't idolize a known racist scumbag named, *checks notes* dimebag darrell. I like to separate the art and the artist, but the art is literally the same. I have more respect for the Beretta 92FS. So much better metal out there.

I enjoy Pale Blue Eyes, but this album doesn't come close to their album including Nico.

While I love Coltrane, I understand that this gets a little too scatty at times. I love the sound of that sax though.

This was awesome! I think my only issue is knowing the time and place for this

Nothing stood out in this. It was fine. Generic 60's folk rock.

What the fuck did I just listen to?

I really enjoyed this. The funk groovy music, Curtis' soulful singing. The parts I loved were great, the parts I didn't care for were whatever.

I really don't like his voice. The music is fine, but his voice ruins it for me. I can't focus on if the lyrics are that good.

I actually enjoyed this. Not something I would listen to often, but it was good throughout.

The songs I enjoyed were good, but the rest was a letdown.

"This influenced all country!" Well I don't enjoy country, so this guy is now an enemy.

Some songs were good, others dragged on.

This is boring 80's brit indie. It's whiney, morrisey's voice is so annoying, and the rest is just lame.

Some of the good Bob Dylan songs. The others went on too long.

This is pretty great all around. Nothing stood out as a top hit, but it was easy to listen to.

Not my cup of tea. Or beer while driving. One song I recognized, and one song I liked.

Tiny Dancer is such a classic, but the rest just didn't pull me in enough.

Trent Reznor is an artist, no doubt. This album as a concept makes sense. Old murder home studio, dark twisted story of demise, music dark enough to make you feel twisted; the art is there. Problem is, this isn't exactly the art I look to.

THE BEST HARMONY EVER. The theft they experienced from Bon Iver winning folk album at the Grammys was some horseshit. I love Fleet Foxes. My only complaint is their 3rd album doesnt compete with the first two.

Recognize their voice immediately. Familiar with the hit songs. Understand its place in punk uprising, but not a band I would listen to the whole album again.

Stay With Me is a great song, and I like Rod Stewart around this time, but the rest of the album is just whatever.

Blues by whites… mediocre at best. Don’t care about the guitar legends doing this. Layla is fine… until it drags on and becomes boring.

I love the guitar and the funk. There were some whimsical sounds they used that added nothing but I still enjoyed the jam.

I actually listened to this album a lot in 2007. Fits in the indie realm I was deep in. Some good catchy songs, a couple parts that could've been shortened.

This is a joke, right? Cool, D&B roots....

This album holds a special place in my heart. I love old Outkast. Southernplayalistic, ATLiens, Aquemini, but then this album started the transition to the newer sound that produced Speakerboxxx/Love Below. Their style is unique and immediately recognizable. They put southern hip hop on the map. Both of them are incredible in their musical skills.

So 2000s, and not a compliment. Awful use of Doors song. So braggadocious. I really don't enjoy his voice either. So dated with the homophobic f** usage.

British folk rock. Better than British bands doing American folk rock. Still probably not my cup of tea.

I think I can say, I don't enjoy Simon & Garfunkel. The whole album is just a bore. The lyrics don't draw you in and the music itself isn't intriguing.

Definitely not my cup of moonshine. A little too much twang with straw in mouth.

I really don't enjoy this New Wave genre. Not a fan of his voice.

It wasnt bad as I was expecting, but not as good as I would hope. Some incredible musicianship, but just not my genre of heavy metal.

Overall pretty middle of the ground. Nothing ground breaking. One good song, reminded me of the Subways, who do it better.

I like Jack White. I am happy he continued with his solo career. I prefer Lazaretto over this and its all fine, but definitely nothing mind blowing.

For a dance album, this was pretty boring and repetitive.

What a banger out the door! It is a great album, doesn't move me as much as I thought it would. I like all the mixed instrumentation.

A week later and getting another Iron Maiden album? It's all the same and that's not a good thing. Vocals are annoying.

Unfortunately this sounds like so much of the pop coming out in the last 10 years. It has no unique identifier. Happy she found success, but it aint for me.

Enjoyed this more than I expected. Very eerie and moody, but it fits a time and place. Glory Box is so good.

This is fucking stupid.

They want the funk! Give it to them! I enjoyed the funk.

Enjoyed parts of this. Some songs sounded like they could be a Bond song.

Impressive, but not inspiring.

I like the mix of Neil Young and Stills vocals. Some of the songs shred, but some are such a bore.

Raw, unpolished punk rock. Unfortunately I am not angry enough.

Unfortunately this doesn't hit like Cosmo's Factory does. Green River and Bad Moon Rising are great, but don't carry the rest enough. That being said, I always love and appreciate their sound.

There were moments I liked, but the rest is too country for me.

Something new. I truly enjoyed this. Unique sounds and a good voice. Production was good.

Woah. And not in a good way.

Wow this was painful. No business being on this, or any list.

Great songs. He has such a unique pleasant voice. Slow melodies that are calming.

Can agree with most here that this could've been shorted into a single LP. A lot of filler that is not anything to write home about. Side A however, is some of the best Beatles stuff.

Not a big fan of live albums. This solidified that. Motorhead have one song. I can't imagine what that concert felt or smelled like. No thanks.

This is just lame, bad indie music. But not worth being a hipster and saying "yeah, but this came out first."

As a Jersey boy, I know there is a disappointment in me not loving Bruce. Not sure if its the voice, or just the feeling that I must love him. It's fine, there are songs I like and moments that are good. There are also moments I really dont like.

The way Blues was meant to be.

i prefer to stay off the ... "hillbilly highway"... and I dont want a pickup truck. No thanks

Probably one of my favorite Stones' albums, but they still don't have a perfect album. The honky tonk works better in this album, but a lot of it just strums along. Jagger's voices also gets annoying at times.

So 2000. Auto tune isnt great. This album is all over the place. Dont Tell Me was the only decent song. The American Pie cover is bad.

5 Tom Waits albums?! Is this a fucking joke? I had to skip through a couple songs. I'm not trying to ruin my day... or week.

These early Beatles songs are either love or hate. None of my favorite songs are on this album.

Early emo. So whiny, I can't stand his voice.

Decent 90's album. A little too slow and soft for me.

For 2001, this is good lowfi electronic. I know Royksopp for their later big hits. I enjoy them.

I still don't want to listen to live albums. This one felt like it was the same throughout the whole thing.

Not more country :( thankfully this is only 30 minutes, I CAN DO IT! Wow that was painful.

As a Jersey Guy, respect to Bon Jovi. They accomplished a lot taking metal/hair band music into the pop main stream. A couple huge songs on this album, but nothing I love.

Mediocre 90s music that created a one hit wonder, no thanks.

Its good motown with a hint of funk coming in. I enjoyed it. Some parts got a little boring.

White British guy tries to be worldly. The instrumentation isnt bad, the vocals are atrocious.

Such happy Swedes! This music is so joyful. Obviously Dancing Queen and Fernando are classics.

Sub par brit shit. Not sure how they managed to get as big as they did. There are two good songs and then a bunch of filler.

Some fine 60's music that isnt the Beatles. Some songs were enjoyed more than others, but hard to distinguish many.

Well, that was certainly something. Maybe I needed some ayahuasca in my coffee this morning. Le Premier Bonheur Du Jour is what I want a whole album of. The second half was better than the first.

This must've been special when it came out, bc it surely isn't now.

I enjoyed this album more than Darkness On the Edge of Town.

Ole' rapey toons from the 60's with a great side of misogyny! These songs are so lame. Everyone from this time sounds like this. Nothing worth noting.

Boring 80s music. Not my thing.

Grace Slick has such an awesome unique voice. It makes the hits, hits. The rest is so boring and plain. It's a shame they hadnt let her lead more.

A 90s album I've never heard of, must be a reason... Even the "hit" scooby snacks isn't good.

I really enjoy Nico's voice. It was made for movies. First two songs both used by Wes Anderson in perfect moments. As a whole album it misses the mark, but I like hearing her voice.

I love the Doors. Miss me with the hate. Its sensual, its poetic, its a vibe. The organ is always such an uplifting aspect.

Dammit I love this.

Not enough ecstasy in my coffee this morning. Do I need to break dance? Or play mortal kombat?

I never got into Pearl Jam. I recognize the hits. Enjoyed the album. Great for a debut.

I love this album. Have enjoyed it on vinyl many times. The instruments are all so pronounced and smooth. Sax makes me happy.

I enjoy Neil Young more than Crosby or Stills. Few good songs on this album.

In the end this is still 80s rock. Not my thing. It feels corny. Wasn't expecting it to go as hard as it does, but its not for me.

There are moments of this I like in an ambient environment setting, but I don't know when I would ever listen to this.

Absolutely incredible album. Every song is good. Production is perfect and her voice and style is iconic. What a loss thinking what else she could have accomplished.

I enjoyed this. Many modern bands that clearly influenced by this. Chastity Belt is spot on. It was emotional, raw, and unique.

This was really good. Know of Sonic Youth, but never listened. This is a hell of an album. Could've been better without all the reverb and distortion over long periods. Album wouldve been 10 minutes shorter and perfect.

Jersey represent! The hip-hop is great. The mixed vocalists is great. The skits take away from the album for sure. Ready or Not and Killing me Softly are great songs.

Knowing who Aphex Twin is makes this a lot easier. And considering these were made when he was a young teen is quite impressive. Aphex Twin is who your favorite hip hop artist should be sampling. A lot of similar work with Flying Lotus. This work is exactly that, ambient works. His more finalized productions are superb, a true musical genius.

Very poppy. Definitely different than what I expected. I can recognize some of the songs. I can see why this is a girls pop anthem album.

I got to see Metallica the first year they performed Orion festival in AC. VIP tickets from a friend. I went for Arctic Monkeys and Cage the Elephant, so when we realized we had the top tier VIP and were 1/50 people in the front row sectioned off area I did not know what I was in for. WOW. Fire we could feel. The crowds were raging, but we didnt have to be in the mosh. Made me respect Metallica much more. I acknowledge their importance in metal, just not my choice genre. I really enjoyed Unforgiven. The musicianship is incredible. Its a 4 whether I ever listen to it again or not.

I recognize the hits, but I don't really care for his voice. Nothing mind blowing with the music.

White Denim is a modern treat. Some blues, psych, rock with some twang in it. I've seen them live in a small venue and they put on an INCREDIBLE show. That being said, while this album may have put them on the map, I much prefer their next album Corsicana Lemonade. That album is a 5 for me. This is the middle of the road.

While I can appreciate the rock n roll, the vocals are painful.

Really not sure how I feel about this album. I'm sure in the time it came out it was otherworldly. Some songs are just annoying, some are good.

Middle of the road. One hit song. Not so hyped about the Rolling Stones.

This does not belong in this list, nor does it belong in music. This is so boring and lame. Brit pop garbage

I enjoyed this and recognized a few songs. So far the only Simon and Garfunkel I have enjoyed. But for an album that doesn't even reach 30 minutes, can't decide if that is a good thing or bad.

Classic 200's album. Separating from the gangbanger/Jay-z world and into the higher IQ hip-hop. Lupe led a whole new wave of hip-hop. His songs with features make incredible singles.

I grew up loving DK. Love all the politically charged lyrics and it was taboo music for a young teenager. Reminds me of Tony Hawk. There were only a couple songs on here I didnt enjoy.

Ok fine, you caught me. This is an incredible live album. Nirvana is grunge; loud, electric, and powerful. The fact that they still bring powerful without the rest. His way is so rough and unique. Where Did You Sleep Last Night has been on my favorite songs list for 20 years.

Thundercat is a madman. I've seen him live and you're just watching him with your mouth open while he does unimaginable things on the bass. That being said, his highs are high and his lows are basically jazz scatt in a unique and sometimes annoying way. His lyrics are usually juvenile and playful, but some of them hit.

This is music. It seems fine. There were songs and moments I liked, but it was nothing mind blowing.

This was never meant to leave someone's parents' garage.

Is it good piano? Yes. Do I enjoy listening to solo piano? No. 1 Minute of recorded clapping at the end, thats funny.

This is too much synth pop for me. I also really don't like his voice.

There are some Genesis songs I like. I don't however care for Solsbury Hill. And seeing that this is the best thing on this album, its a miss for me. One song sounded like a circus, and then one like a rock opera. no thanks.

The hit songs are classic, the filler is repetitive. I know Fatboy Slim was on the forefront of this electronic wave stuff becoming mainstream.

Another close to perfect Zeppelin album. Whole Lotta Love comes in hard, What Is and What Should Never Be is an underrated one. Back to shredding in The Lemon Song, but thennnn the bore that is Thank You. No thank you! Thankfully Heartbreaker makes up for it. The rest just kinda phones in the rest of the album for me. I don't love Ramble On as much as the people.

Great album. Great guitar the whole way through. Black Magic Woman is a special song and the transition into Oye Como Va is so good. There are some filler moments, but worth the listen through and through.

Puerto Rico represent!! Willie Colon (RIP) made the best. I love occasionally hearing it blasting from cars driving around the city. Ultimate latin classic

This is the quintessential 80's music I think of. Every instrument and melody is peak. I want to pop my color and wear short shorts.

None of the songs stood out. Decent indie/electronic. Appreciate the mixed vocals. Couldn't tell if any "hits" came off this album.

A fraction of the Beatles. This was as middle of the road it comes. Nothing offended me, but I forgot it was even playing.

80s synth out the gate! Some of it I enjoyed, but then it went into that lame emo 80s stuff. Wish it were more consistent.

Every Stevie album is wonderful. Higher Ground is a jam. The album is good, not as standout as some of the others, but his synth work is unreal.

All of the top songs I know are not on this album. Not that I want to hear those more, they have been burned out from every radio play. This album highlighted his voice, which I don't care for.

I mean c'mon.

Not my favorite, but decent pop rock. Pretty impressive for a debut album to have generated so many hits.

This had decent/mediocre stuff in the beginning but then quickly diverted to garbage.

wow I hate this. Boy George, thanks for combatting the gender stereotypes, but I cannot thank you for making this music.

Great baby making music. My gf's head popped up like she heard a mating call.

I love this album. One of their top 3, that are hard to put in order. Such a mood they carry while still being lively. Their upset grammy win was such a big moment to watch. "who even is Arcade Fire?!"

Damn, this is really good. Didn't realize Lovefool was by them, hell I didn't even know the name of the song.

I enjoy this album. Some of the sounds seem to have come from a Wii welcome screen, but the "space" rock is unique and they are easily distinguishable.

Nothing has changed in that I don't prefer live albums, but this one was pretty good. They really jam out on this. There were certainly parts where it dragged on a little long, but those guys were having fun up there.

If I was sitting by the fire and loving Jesus, this would be perfect. Fire and Rain being the biggest hit pretty much sums up this album. That blues song Steamroller was pathetic. Gimme Nick Drake for easy listening over this.

I always enjoy Common's flow. Its intelligent and intentional. His voice is iconic. This album is my second favorite of his.

Some of these songs sound like they should be on Disney 90's movies. I hope I never have this album in my eyes or In Your Eyes again.

Really good album. Cant complain when you get two hours of music that isnt filled with crap. Once you get over his voice, the rest works.

I like Tribe. I like their flow and lyrics. The mixed vocals helps add variety.

I enjoyed it. I like her voice. Obviously nice to have a recording studio and all the tools needed from big sis, but she created her own sound. Lots of black culture education fueling the lyrics. Wish there was a more standout hit.

NY NY! This album was the first explicit album I bought. I saw him live in NYC which was epic for a NY reunion of other artists including J Cole. This album is badass. It was a fresh take. Its braggadocios, its offensive, its everything you want when youre playing sports, lifting, doing anything competitive. The lyrics just go hard for a pump up anthem. You get shot 9 times, survive, and try not to feel untouchable!

Felt derivative. Nothing special. Can think of many better female hiphop artists. Congrats UK, you made one.

Best studio album for a band whose entire fandom is built on live jamming. I recognize their fam and importance, but I am not a jam band fan. A couple hits on here, but nothing I would cherish.