1001 Albums Summary

An interesting mix of standards one would be more likely to associate with Johnny Cash and interpretations of more modern songs. The results are mixed. I personally don't think "Bridge Over Troubled Water" works at all. "Personal Jesus" is interesting but feels a bit gimmicky. "I Hung My Head" is very good, but his interpretation of "Hurt" is superlative. Especially poignant knowing this is his last album, the emotion and feeling in his voice touches me every time. That one song for me is enough for the album to have earned it's place.

I like Hendrix's music, but never loved it. Listening to this album I have to admire the production. It sounds fantastic and yet it still leaves me a bit cold. File it under and acknowledged classic but not coming back soon.

Serious Glam rock. Good fun but not favourite and time has moved on. No doubt this was innovative at the time, and still a good listen with some banging tunes. However the years haven't treated it that well. In terms of the recording itself, it was ground-breaking as a live album, but again time has passed. Good but not great.

I suppose a lot of people would list this on their top 100 albums let alone 1000. Peak Eagles, the album is commercial yet has some biting lyrics and uncomfortable themes. The title track is of course so well known it became a meme before memes were a thing. Life in the Fast lane is a good rocky song. The last Resort comes across as a country song in places, but heavily orchestrated in others. This is one of those albums where the styles can change quite radically from song to song. I like that.

I remember in my teens thinking Jim Morrison was a profound and gifted poet/songwriter. I read the biography, listened to the music, and all was good. This time around it leaves me a bit cold. Don't get me wrong, the musicianship is top notch and Morrison's brooding style suits the music well, especially on this albums more blues focused style. Now though I find the lyrics less compelling and the majority of the songs forgettable. A good album, but in my opinion, not great. This one does not make my top 1000.

Good but unremarkable to me. I imagine you had to be there at the time.

I enjoy this album but it's difficult to imagine how innovative it was at the time. Listening to the stereo mix it's hard to imagine it in mono as well. Ahead of it's time and mostly stands the test of time.

Lovely background music. Doesn't do as much for me as I imagine it should. Guess I don't get Jazz as much as I thought.

Kanye's last great album before his descent into insanity. Some outstanding tracks. Very raw in places.

Nice. I'd never heard of them and they seem the kind of thing I would have been listening to at the time. It almost feels like reminiscing, but without the associations of a song you know.

Not listening to this shit. I try to be openminded but this is a step too far. I begrudge the fractions of a cent he would earn from my streaming.

It's OK and might improve with a few more listens. It does feel a bit like he has the style but leaves me cold.

Absolute genius. The backstory on this makes it even more special. A performer at the absolute top of his game captured giving a once in a lifetime performance. If you're coming to this cold you should google the story of the concert. It will help you understand.

I rate Leonard Cohen quite highly. That said this isn't my favourite of his. Good album, not great.

I've liked Beck for a while but never actually sat down and listened to this album start to finish. It's really quite even with no real duds. Enjoyable and a few new songs added to frequent rotation.

Interesting to have listened to back to back with III. You can really hear the change in the music from a more folky bluesy sort of sound to a much harder rock. This style of rock was never my favourite, but I can appreciate the talent and influence of the band. Another album with not a bad track on it.

I listened to R.E.M. pretty much from the beginning when their odd, often un-understandable lyrics and different sound were perfect for my late teenage angst. By the time Document came out I was well past that and they changed as well. The lyrics, while still often odd were intelligible and the meanings understandable without digging to deep. For me this is about my favourite period for REM. Of course great music was still to come but for me this was when the changed from a band I listened to in order to seem a bit pretentious, to just plain good music.

Love Pulp, but that said I find it a bit uneven. Still a classic of it's time.

I remember when this album came out though I never had it on vinyl. I suppose if punk was a reaction to heavy and art rock this was a reaction to punk. Clear clean sound, more traditional rifts. Not a bad track on the album. What's not to like?

Love this album. Loved Steely Dan. I remember when the Nightfly first came out. I thought IGY was OK but didn't pay much attention to the rest. Now that my tastes have matured, this is one of my favourite albums and an absolute classic.

Again and absolute classic. Joni's voice soars and dips as she plays with words. It's poetry, but her singing elevates it to a different level. There are some classic hits. Carey and This Flight Tonight and my favourite California. However the whole album is great. Growing up in Canada I probably got exposed to this music more than most. Still love it.

Not a big fan of metal. Still not. I can hear the expertise in the playing, but I can't get past the recurring metal guitar licks. Does nothing for me.

An album I'd not really listened through before with of course the obvious exception of Layla. That song along justifies the album but there are lots of other good bits here as well. Little Wing is poignant when you know the story. The blues influence is good and strong. An album that could have led to so much more, but chance and circumstance mean we just have this one masterpiece, and of course the few lost tracks on "Crossroads"

A good album. I knew Ian Hunter more from his solo career, but of course knew of his history. Something super special, I'm not so sure but a very enjoyable listen.

I wore the grooves out on this when it came out, so it's difficult for me to disassociate the memories from the music. But I'll try... A good album, every song is a fun listen. What it lacks is any real passion, meaning, or message. But Hey! When you're a teenager blasting it through your headphones in your bedroom Rock and Roll is more than enough.

Sympathy for the Devil is of course the song everyone knows, and it's a banger. The rest is very good but needs to be taken as part of the bands evolution to be fully appreciated. I really like this album, and it is deserving of its place, but there really isn't anything revolutionary there.

Prob my favorite McCartney album outside of the Beatles. A fun album with lots of hits but nothing truly ground-breaking. That's fine and shouldn't be compared to the solo careers of other former Beatles. Listen and enjoy a master at work without looking too much at the past.