1001 Albums Summary

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65
Albums Rated
2.51
Average Rating
6%
Complete
1024 albums remaining

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1990
Favorite Decade
Hip-hop
Favorite Genre
UK
Top Origin
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Rater Style ?
4
5-Star Albums
12
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Screamadelica
Primal Scream
5 3.16 +1.84
Rio
Duran Duran
5 3.5 +1.5
Who's Next
The Who
5 3.89 +1.11

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Blue
Joni Mitchell
1 3.5 -2.5
Zombie
Fela Kuti
1 3.46 -2.46
Live!
Fela Kuti
1 3.44 -2.44
Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
1 3.38 -2.38
Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
1 3.35 -2.35
Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
2 4.14 -2.14
Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
Bill Callahan
1 3.02 -2.02
I Against I
Bad Brains
1 2.93 -1.93
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
2 3.92 -1.92
(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
2 3.86 -1.86

5-Star Albums (4)

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Popular Reviews

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith

Never heard of this guy. Kind of reminds me of the Beatles. I actually liked In the lost and found. Turned into a snooze fest after a while though. Glad I made it to the end cause that last song was pretty good.

1-Star Albums (12)

All Ratings (65)

Blur by Blur
Apr 24 2025

I really like this album. I was only familiar with one of the songs. I loved hearing all of the other songs. The last song Essex Dogs is so good!

Live! by Fela Kuti
Apr 25 2025

I can understand how this album would be influential in its genre, but it’s not my taste. I can see listening to this style of music in an outside bar in the Caribbean but other than that it’s not for me.

Who's Next by The Who
Apr 26 2025

One of the best, most classic albums of all time. Knew most of the songs. Baba O’Riley, behind blue eyes, and won’t get fooled again are so good! I thought I was going to have to devote a couple of hours to this until I realized I can listen to the original album version which is much shorter than the deluxe edition that popped up.

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Apr 27 2025

Didn’t really enjoy it. I kept on waiting for her hit song, but it never came. I didn’t recognize any of them. Her constant fluctuations are a bit weird.

Apr 28 2025

I know there are some big hits on this album, but I’ve never been a fan of oasis and I’m still not. I just don’t like his voice. Sounds whiney and nasally to me.

Apr 29 2025

I was looking forward to listening to this album after watching The Complete Unknown a few weeks ago. Fun to see how he got started. I recognized and enjoyed several of the songs, but not so much some others. Hard to not like Bob and his harmonica, though.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Apr 30 2025

I don’t even know where to begin with this one. There was everything from lounge singing to hard rock. One minute I felt like I was in a senior center or musical, and the next minute in a rap R&B club. I can admit there were actually a few songs I liked. 57821 was pretty. Mushrooms & roses, Cold War, tightrope, and neon gumbo were all pretty good. Overall, I can’t figure out who she is as an artist. It was just weird.

May 01 2025

Am I being punked? This album is terrible and the guy can’t sing. I thought, “how bad can 9 songs be?” When I thought it couldn’t get any worse that last song came. Even the title doesn’t make sense. I wish I could give this album a negative score.

May 02 2025

Switched to the clean version after a few minutes into the first song. Still feeling pretty gangsta, though. CREAM baby!

All Directions by The Temptations
May 03 2025

Although I did recognize two classics and I know this album was hugely influential, it’s just not my thing.

Achtung Baby by U2
May 04 2025

There are so many good songs on this album! I really enjoyed listening to it again. Love “one” and “ mysterious ways”.

Very simple back then. There are some good, classic kinks songs, but none of them were on this album. Didn’t recognize any of the songs and I can’t say I really enjoyed any of it either.

Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
May 06 2025

I didn’t hate this album as much as I thought I would! I didn’t recognize any of the songs and I probably wouldn’t ever listen to it again, but it wasn’t too bad.

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
May 07 2025

Duo didn’t prepare me well enough for this one. At first, I wanted to get up and dance, but I was driving down the freeway, so wasn’t going to do that. After a while, all of the songs started to sound the same, and I was ready for it to end. I think I need to plan my next vacation to Mexico.

Palo Congo by Sabu
May 08 2025

Hard to not get up and dance to this one. A little difficult to get through since I’m not a Spanish speaker. First, I thought it was kind of fun and then I couldn’t wait for it to end. I’ve heard enough bongo drums to last me for a while. Perhaps they were trendsetters for this genre. Just not my thing.

Countdown To Ecstasy by Steely Dan
May 09 2025

Haven’t listened to this album in probably 50 years, but still knew every word. I really enjoyed listening to it again. Loved razor boy and pearl of the quarter among several others.

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
May 10 2025

I was excited when I heard the first song. I’ve always loved it. Then I didn’t recognize or like any of the other ones (except for the last one). Lol

Alien Lanes by Guided By Voices
May 11 2025

I can’t figure out why I’ve never heard of this band. It seems like the music I would have listened to back then. 28 songs, none of which were very memorable. Wasn’t bad, but I probably wouldn’t listen to it again.

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
May 12 2025

Never heard of this guy. Kind of reminds me of the Beatles. I actually liked In the lost and found. Turned into a snooze fest after a while though. Glad I made it to the end cause that last song was pretty good.

Queen II by Queen
May 13 2025

I’m amazed at how many songs Queen has that i’ve never heard. It was just ok. Nevermore was my favorite, though.

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
May 14 2025

The only song I was familiar with was sultans of swing. Never liked this band too much.

Nowhere by Ride
May 15 2025

I’m surprised at how many bands there are that I’ve never heard of. Who knew that I liked shoegazer music? Really cool album!

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
May 17 2025

Haven’t listened to this album in years. I really enjoyed it, although it’s not my favorite of theirs. I didn’t notice when it ended Spotify started playing other songs of theirs, and I was liking those songs more.

Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley
May 18 2025

“Like most of his other albums, Greetings from L.A. did not sell well” Why is it on this list? Not terrible, but just not my taste. Some of the songs were all right.

The Grand Tour by George Jones
May 19 2025

It’s hard to explain how much I hated this album! “She told me so” is especially bad. I was 12 when it came out, but have never heard of him.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
May 20 2025

So many hits on this album, but I’ve just never been a big fan. His voice sounds whiny to me. I probably enjoyed the less popular songs more since they haven’t been overplayed.

May 21 2025

I’ve enjoyed discovering new bands. I’ve never heard of this one, but I liked it.

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
May 23 2025

Wasn’t into hairbands in the 80s and I’m still not. 3 huge hits, though, so it gets a 3! I have to admit I enjoyed listening to wanted dead or alive.

The Bends by Radiohead
May 24 2025

Love Radiohead! Fake plastic trees, and street spirit were probably my two favorites.

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
May 25 2025

Love the stones! There are some great classic songs on this album.

Haunted Dancehall by The Sabres Of Paradise
May 26 2025

This album was a pleasant surprise. So fun to find good groups like this that I’ve never heard of.

Marquee Moon by Television
May 27 2025

Once again, I am amazed at the many groups that I haven’t heard of! I was 15 when this came out and I’m sure I would have liked it. Never introduced to it though. The style is a little dated now though.

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
May 28 2025

So many hits on this album considering it was the number one album in the US. Brings me back to the days of the breakfast club.

Scott 4 by Scott Walker
May 29 2025

I would like to know how these albums were chosen. At this point, you just have to laugh. But angels of ashes was definitely my favorite and get behind me really rocked!!!

Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
May 30 2025

Another group I’ve never heard of, but I really liked. Who knew I liked Indie? That last song He Would Have Laughed is so good!

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
May 31 2025

Not really my thing, but I can appreciate it. It gets three stars because of bad moon rising. I guess they got tired of singing with the last two tracks.

Rio by Duran Duran
Jun 01 2025

Great album! So many hits. Enjoyed listening to it again.

Punishing Kiss by Ute Lemper
Jun 02 2025

This album was really weird. It was tough to get through. Felt like I was in a lounge.

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Jun 03 2025

I recognized a few classics. Brought me back to the days of animal house. Fun listen but not my thing.

I Against I by Bad Brains
Jun 04 2025

I really don’t like this band. Thank goodness it was only 30 minutes. It was a house of suffering for a while there.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jun 05 2025

Love the vibe of Bob Marley. So chill! Only song I recognized was Stir it Up, but they were all good. Got me excited for heading to the Bahamas next month!

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Jun 06 2025

How did I not know about this group? I love this album! I’d definitely add it to my playlist… if I had one.

Live At Leeds by The Who
Jun 07 2025

I was expecting to like this, but I really didn’t. I then realized a bunch of songs were added into the expanded version that weren’t great. I’m sure the concert would have been fun, though.

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Jun 09 2025

I never know what to expect. I had no idea that this album was going to be hip-hop. It is so good!! How have I never heard of any of these groups.

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix
Jun 10 2025

Although a lot of great classics came from this album, it’s just not something I would choose to listen to.

Hysteria by Def Leppard
Jun 11 2025

Not a Def Leppard fan, although I have to admit, I kind of liked Pour Some Sugar On Me. I was tempted to start flipping my hair around.

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Jun 12 2025

I’ve never heard of this group, but I liked it!

The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys
Jun 13 2025

Timely since the last of The Beach Boys passed away yesterday. It definitely sounds like the 60s. Recognized a few of the songs, but the style is just too dated for me.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Jun 14 2025

Another beach boys album. A few big hits again. Just not something I’d choose to listen to today.

La Revancha Del Tango by Gotan Project
Jun 15 2025

Seems good as far as Tango goes. Probably not something I’d choose to listen to, though.

Jun 16 2025

I’m determined to hit that high note on take on me! Recognized a few others, but didn’t love it. Definitely has that 80s vibe.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
Jun 18 2025

I’m sure it’s fine as far as Nigerian music goes. It’s just not my taste at all! I’m not a fan of jazz and it has that vibe. Even though it was only four songs, it was still a struggle to get through. Interesting history, though.

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Jun 19 2025

I remember when this album came out. I enjoyed listening to it, although I only knew two songs on it. I thought the hymn was really pretty.

Technique by New Order
Jun 20 2025

Some old 80’s punk rock. I remember the band, but only recognized one song.

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
Jun 21 2025

Not a jazz fan. Hated it. The only song I somewhat liked was the last one with vocals.

Kings Of The Wild Frontier by Adam & The Ants
Jun 22 2025

More 80’s punk. I only recognized one song, but this album is pretty good.

Jun 23 2025

He’s talented, but it’s just not my thing. I’ll give it a two because of twisted the night away!

Murmur by R.E.M.
Jun 24 2025

I like this group, but the only song I recognized was the first one. Still enjoyed it.

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales
Jun 25 2025

It was all right. Some of it had a disco sound which I didn’t love, but a few of the songs were really good! Four of the songs were blocked out on Spotify. Liked the edm sound. Huge variation in the song styles.

Night Life by Ray Price
Jun 26 2025

I really hated it. Too old-fashioned for me. Didn’t help that I’m not a country music fan.

Ray Of Light by Madonna
Jun 27 2025

Not my favorite Madonna album, but I still liked it. She has a beautiful voice. I didn’t recognize any of the songs on it.

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Average rating: 2.51 (0.78 below global average).

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