1001 Albums Summary

This was an interesting listen, so much so that I want to listen again right away. The first half of the album was very drum heavy and punky and then it descended into the depths of chill synth-wave instrumentalism. Very cool and what a unique turn to take.

A classic album, haven’t listened to much of The Police before but definitely prefer Sting’s solo stuff

If you are a fan of the beatles, I'm sure you'll love this album. It's good old fashioned rock and roll. I saved one song to my playlist 'Here, there and everywhere'. Idk, I liked Abbey Road a bit more.

Very groovy, soulful R&B album. I especially liked Put it Down & Lost One.

The most hauntingly beautiful album. Every melody is sprinkled with a bittersweet sombre tough that makes me feel like I could bawl in seconds. I haven't listened to it since my teenage years and as an adult it still stands as one of the best I've ever heard. And it's obviously tainted by the tragedy of the artist which adds to it's peacefully ambivalent spectacle. I especially loved the contrast between Corpus Christi Carol and Eternal life. This guy has range. Love!

I mean obviously its a good album and a classic, but not really my thing. I do love Comfortably Numb and how it seems as though songs dip in and out of consciousness; that psychadelic vibe, but I'm left feeling that and hour and a half is too long for an album. It's an exciting journey for the listener but not something for everyday. Perhaps it would have made more sense if I grew up during that time.

This was a hard listen. I did enjoy moments of the sax but wow, very annoying.

This was a really enjoyable listen once you get past the initial shock of his voice. Very fun album and you can hear why its so critically acclaimed.

Sounds like music from the 50s but it’s actually newer than that. Fun at times but also dragged out Americana vibes. Dad would love it.

This album leans more punk-inspired than other Beck releases I’ve come across, which gives it a really fresh and fun energy. It’s an entertaining listen that keeps you on your toes, blending punk rock with elements of country, funk, and electronic in a compelling way. While a few tracks like Go It Alone and Farewell Ride were a bit of a snooze, Earthquake Weather stood out as a definite highlight.

I don't like punk so I just picture a fight scene in a movie when I hear music like this.

I've heard this before and I'll happily listen again. Always a triumphant, emotional experience. It can rock out hard and rock you to sleep at times; soothing in its nostalgic melancholia. Which makes sense for a double album, you get two sides of the coin.

Ooh this is so funky, I like it! I can definitely hear moments that clearly influenced Kendrick Lamar in The intro song. This album takes you on a ride, very entertaining from the features, to the samples and instrumentation. Lil Ghetto Boy is a highlight; The flute solo at the end steals the show for me. I've also never really listened to Snoop Dogg before so this was an interesting listen.

I'm smirking just from reading the album's title; both an ode to Sinatra and a turn of phrase to describe Amy's direct, succinct demeanour. But then I quickly remember this is one of my favourite albums, since I was a teenager. Opening cheekily with 'Stronger than me', she beckons for a real man, but she's stuck with a 'lady-boy'. This LP is packed with so much personality, the things she does with her voice and even the live perfomances we got from this era reveal Amy as a true musical great; each performance so nuanced from the previous and in such a unique style that cannot be replicated. My personal favourite is 'In My Bed', I discovered this LP in my teens and this is the song I always go back to. The best artists make their gifts seem effortless and Amy is just that; a vessel for her gift and we are so lucky to have received it.

I haven't listened to The Beach Boys before, but I upon hearing the opening track, a wave of nostalgia washed over me and I was transported to a Cadbury commercial from the early 2000s. I guess, this is my first foray into the world of surf-rock and I definitely get dreamy acapella vibes from this project but not too much ocean imagery. The lead singer's voice reminds me of The Drums tbh. My favourite was 'That's Not Me'. I do think the music sounds kind of churchy though, too much organ use. I do like the title track a lot and thought it sounded like nothing on the album and actually thought a different album had started playing.

I can see why U2 are such a huge band now. This LP had some seriously listenable songs that I really enjoyed, namely 'One' and 'Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses'. It brings back a sort of childhood nostalgia for me, as my mum listened to a compilation album of them. I could see myself revisiting this album every once in a while.

From the first listen, love the funky vibes of this lp. I feel like a fool for not listening to this earlier; wow! I'm swimming in a pool of lush instrumentation that sounds better as the record progresses. Thoroughly enjoyed this and felt Marvin pouring his heart out on 'Wholy Holy'.

I've definitely heard some of this singles off this LP but never listened the whole way through, so here we go! It opens in a kind of nonchalant, classic RHCP way - funky and edgy but nothing out of the ordinary and quite boring honestly until we're resurrected by the first single 'Breaking the girl' which is a favourite of mine! The singles stand out to much on this album in such a big way - so many of the tracks are just filler but the singles are among their best tracks to date. 'Under the Bridge' is their best. The final track just sums up the band and how they don't take themselves too seriously which is their strength.

Not my taste at all, kind of laughable really. Sounds a bit like a Cher impersonator at times. Don't think I can finish this one haha; too cringe for me.

Such a strange, abstract alternative album; very deconstructivist. Not a fan. There are some redeeming tracks like Lost Highway, but overall a messy snoozefest.

A very listenable album. Bit of a Sting dupe; mum would love.

So dreamy and definitely going straight to my instrumental playlist

This was actually a very cute album, considering I'm not a country fan. At times reminded me of The Eagles and other times, Father John Misty.

I've never listened to their music, other than that one song that everyone loves. But thankfully, I'm a big fan of The Cure, so I'm loving this. Tell Me When The Light Turns Green is a cute, groovy tune. At times this album sounded very juvenile, especially on tracks like Thankfully Not Living in Yorkshire. Overall, a fun, party album that is a good time.

What a great listen. Very much reminded me of Cher and Joni Mitchell even at times.

Sinatra is one of those artists I always come back to. I own this one on green vinyl actually. This album is aptly titled, because when I listen, I envision Rear Window-esque voyeuristic vignettes, looking in on streetscapes and into the abodes of others in the 1950s when we weren't glued to screens. I picture the world settling down into the night and am lulled to sleep, or in this case, the lonely ones heading home from a night out. There is something so soothing about this sound; it was the soundtrack to most of my late night study sessions back at uni. I just zone out and drift away when I listen to this; love it!

The synths are fire! Such an interesting meandering listen and cool to witness the birth of electronic music. The Hall of Mirrors is so distant and melancholic, I like it.

Such an interesting raspy voice.

I thought this album was quite good, elements of it I enjoyed. Then I found out it was JEFF BUCKLEY'S DAD. So cool

A classic rock album that I'd never heard before, but feel that I can call it classic because it feels so relevant and listenable all these years after its release. Will definitely listen again, loved Animal.

If I could give it no stars, i would. Seriously awful.

The album that got me into Kendrick. Love how poetic and jazzy it is. These Walls is a favourite of mine. So great to revisit 10 years later.

Loved this!!

Dreamy indie rock/folk vibes on this one, reminiscent of the late 2000s which I love. The title track has perfectly balanced psychedelic rock tones.

This gave me Scott Walker vibes. Very wholesome.

Pretty good but not really my thing.

Such a trip, sounds like the beats are being played in reverse and doing backflips. The way the tracks build has such a euphoric climactic feeling. It's a beautiful, meandering project that dips between being thoughtfully slow and mindfully rocky. I didn't expect from the first track, for this to become an indie rock album.