1001 Albums Summary

Ochestrial rock

Well orchestrated and arranged pop

Exceptional

Not my thing but I can appreciate the quality of songwrting and production

Loved it, I hadnt listen to them before

Foundational rock and roll

Deep and soulful

Not my cup of tea

Loved it such soulful music

Soulful and fun

I havent listen to this album since I was a kid, now as an adult i appreciate the incredibly catchy tunes and why they are loved by many

Smooth contemporary soul

Oh I struggled with this, non a prog rock fan

Loved this album such fun with intoxicating beats

Though this isn't the kind of music I listen to I can appreciate the depth of this dynamic album

A breakthough album, I enjoyed it right out of my comfort zone

Loving David Bowie has taken years, but I am there. Fun and dynamic....though i still struggle with sax solos

Dark moody and intense

A Solid album from a band at a high point in their career killer riffs with swagger

The rosetta stone of albums that have spawned and influnced hundereds of bands

Its a sophisticated album and worthy of this list, just not my thang

Gritty, dark with big beats. I really liked it

Tough brutal with a message for all

Not my favourite Dylan but a strong album nevertheless

Sophisticated and mature

Sophisticated arrangements and unique musical talent, just not my thing

Amazing voice and presence

Prog Rock....noooooo!

Loved it raw, garage psychadelic rock

Loved this album

Fun and alive, loved it

Of its time it would have been revolutionary, but sounds a little dated

Its a diverse album and from a distinctive era of music, i couldnt really get into it though

tough, bold and uncompromising

Incredible voice with swagger, swing and soul

An album that catapulted this band into the mainstream, slick and ethereal arrangements that shifted the band into well deserved recognition. Sadly they broke up soon after and never really captured again what they achieved with this album

I appreciate the musicianship and the talent...just not my thang

Catchy agnst ridden and deep revealing songs

I tried to like this album, it has slick arrangements, hits and the beautiful voice of Sade....but it just didnt do it for me.

Powerful performance from a legendary singer

Passionate and intimate

Loved the 80's vibe here, still has something to offer

I can hear the songs but not my thing

Dreamy and ethirical

Groundbreaking album

One of my favourites

Heavy and punishing, it set the foundation for so many bands

I love the tex mex asthetic to this great album

loved this album

Loved the album British soul meets Memphis

Couldn't get into it...dated and boring

she has a great voice, but a bit too slick for me

An album of its time with memorable songs

Great album from one of the masters

lyrical and profound

Fun ecentric rock

Fun pop punk

I am biased I am a big fan of Iggy

Benchmark album it still reverberates after 60 years

groovy crazy funk

Loved it, weird and unique

Soulful and joyous

I couldn't bring myself to listen to this

Beautiful arrangements

Great grooves fun ablum

Of its time

I love this album, its not my absolute favourite of Zep

Always consistant is Jack White and this album paved the way to future solo projects

Sensual soul

Fun funky and uplifting

Dark pop...mmm OK

Swagger, rock and roll

OK

Memphis soul

Upbeat soulful full of 1980's pop

Brutal

I get why this album is classic springsteen, but not for me

Dark trippy and unique

Sublime and tender

Fun very 1980's

Funk and soul equals people

I need to listen to this album more often

Love this album

Solid diverse rock album

Dark and emotional

Fun and very progressive for the time of release

Beautiful

Bleak dark but compelling

Slick but not my think

Beautiful

Loved it

I tried to like it but I am not country enough

Couldn't get into it

Freaky new Orleans swamp jazz

where it all started

A new take on urban rock

Industrial beats for the disenfranchised

regal pop and soul

Uplifting and euphoric

Fun

powerful

Gritty, honest and fun

Warm ethirical

Loved Ella, show tunes not so much

Beautifully crafted

OK I get why its an important album but not my thang

Yeah OK

Stark and deeply human reflecting the places that Bragg is writing about and the people who live there

Slick production big sound...not for me

Cornerstone album from these underground legends

slick

Sorry I tried

I am learning to appreciate this album the more I listen to it

Regal blues by one of the masters

Lush and cinematic

Soulful

Bold album it could have fallen off a cliff but it was underepinned by a band in a creative prime

Fun pop

I tried

high octane rock and roll

Diverse and powerful

Sure it was a big album....can you put aside the allogations of child molestation? No.....was he talented? Absolutely.

funk powered rock that mixed tenderness with a driving groove that hit you right between the eyes

Ok it’s the 1980’z and this was a huge album of the time…has a couple of hits but not a consistent record

Had all the elements there Never really took off

Masterful soul even after 60 years the album is still uplifting

Bold and the complete package

Intreging....I listed to this twice

consistant, catchy and fun

Im on a differnt planet to Holgar

Really interesting eclectic arrangements, I really love the latin influences

There is something wild and imaginative in this album i just couldnt find it

An album of raw soulful rock and roll served up from a band that created this album born out of a near constant party that surrounded them during its recording

i cant deny this isnt a solid album of hits that people love (even if i am not one of them)

quintessential english blues from a formidable group

transcendant and joyful

A bold step for a very successful band that lost fans, but gained critical acclaim. I couldn’t listen to this album for years but gained appreciation for what they achieved

Uplifting soulful and joyful

Quirky fun party album

Slickly produced and of its day a huge album not really my thing but I give credit where its due

Fun

Hauntingly beautifil so sad that Nick didnt live to experience the recognition he has today

The Queen

It wa sa little too country for me, but no doubt it is a solid album

I am aware that this album is revered by many, I really tried listening to it but it was ellusive. I just couldnt connect with it. I love Capt Beefheart and have several other albums but this one may take a few goes to get it

A return to Form for the Bowie an engaging album

Slick pop

Snarling in your face punk

The album to come back to what’s real in life

A Brutal, painful, cathartic and sad album for many reasons

Wow such an ipressive debut from a 19 year old Donovan

Brutal

I'm late to the party on the Cure, some 40 years late. I really like this album dark with pop melodies

Strong album even if it’s not my taste in music

i didnt get past the first song

Heavy handed pop

I am a big fan of their earlier work, up until probably the album Pop. I just can access this album it sounds overblown