1001 Albums Summary

Always enjoyable, somewhat monotonous at times, upbeat.

Boring, hard to listen to. Why would anyone need to hear this before they die!?

This album did not grip me. I did hear echoes of Bowie's later albums, the haunting vocals and dark tones.

This album got me curious. I liked some of the songs more than others. Easy to listen to the whole album. Not quite grabbing me.

Familiar with this. Enjoyable enough for short amounts of time

Open to listening to this, but quickly finding it too much. Too aggressive. Not enough melody.

One of my all time favourite artists. This album features a couple of well-known and more, surprisingly unknown songs, display raw emotion, with sweet balads sprinkled in, and uncompromising autonomy of this reluctant superstar

I've never really paid any attention to Nirvana. I was aware of them but didn't associate any particular songs with them. So it was good to be able to recognise quite a few songs here discovering that they were by Nirvana. I didn't mind the album at all but the band won't become an overnight favourite of mine.

Not offensive or difficult to listen to at all, but all a bit one dimensional electronic for my taste.

Yeah nah. Not familiar when I heard it, and it won't become so in future.

Wonder why the name Incubus never registered with me. Very listenable, including one or two definitely recognisable tunes. I'll listen again.

Classic. Enduring music. All songs well produced. 4.5

Great album. Good vibrant energy. Some all time classics. A classic

Pleasant melodies, interesting lyrics, Fleetwood Mac like.

Yeah nah. Not an album nor genre I consider essential.

What a pleasant surprise! This is why I enjoy the 1001 album challenge. Very listenable and groovy.

Yeah nah. Not an album I'd love to place on my turntable. The sound too angry and aggressive.

On the day of Brian Wilson's death... Iconic for a certain support base, however not my cup of tea. Too sweet. Easy listening California vibes though.

Another pleasant surprise of another well-known band which I never got interested in for whatever reason (work, home life, focus on the known favourites. Loved listening to this melodic work with beautiful well produced balads and cool songs.

A chance to reconnect with this artist. Bought a CD years ago when that was still common, Trailer Park. Beautiful voice, great arrangements. Pleasure to listen to

I knew of Joao Gilberto and Astrud Gilberto as famous performers of the Bosa Nova, but never of Bebel, his daughter. Very smooth.

I didn't need listen to this famous Dylan album to rate it. The album, owned by my older brother, was the "soundtrack of my youth". Great songs, each and every one. Can there ever be a Bob Dylan at his best? If so, this could be it.

Oh wow, another one that transports me right back to my rebellious teenage years. Loved this album. Always thought Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention to be the musical equivalent of Monthy Python's Flying Circus. What I appreciate about this 1001 Albums thing is the opportunity to reconnect or discover. My grandson (16) who got me into this bought their album as a result of it some months ago.

Perhaps too much variation. Didn't get into this.

I quite like the energy this band brings. It was a great era for a new sound. But absolutely required to hear before I die? I don't think so.

One of many "I don't mind this but I'm not overly enthusiastic either" albums. Echoes of Bowie, and the Stones. Raw and rhythmic.

From the era my children were becoming musically aware so I'm really open to hear this. Listening, I'm aware that I have heard many of these songs, just nor that mindfully. Tight sound. Simple. Energy.

What can I say? It's the Beatles.

Surprisingly entertaining and it kept my interest till the end.

This album makes me interested in hearing more as well as finding out more about Cave. Liked the range of styles.

Glam Rock quite entertaining. Some tunes resembling the Beatles at their Rockest. Medium rating for me

Great timeless tunes. Slick production. Great variety of styles. Individual inputs and strengths obvious. Classic

Huge respect for Mr Ray Charles (loved by my parents in the early 60s), but this album ain't it imho. Not the style where he shines.

This should have an rating option of less than one. Can't stand this self absorbed macho sexist violence worshipping stuff.

Yeah nah. I can't get into the yelling vocals. This album gets two stars though for music and some of the fun sounds.

I get it that there are counter revolutions, that punk followed rock, hip hop and rap followed the singer songwriter era. That younger generations push against the status quo. I don't have to like it though. And I just don't like gangsta stuff. Nigga this, nigga that. Missy on her own, those melodic tunes, some is alright. I guess I'm just an ol' boomer. That's OK, "I can take it like a pro, you know".

Love George! As a teenager I used to burn incense and listen to Living in the Material World and The Concert for Bangla Desh's Ravi Shankar opening knowing Harrison would soon follow! The quiet Beatle was so productive following their breakup. Many gems on this particular album

Generally not into rap, hip hop at all. But this "concept" and humour reminded me of Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, and that helped me to continue to listen with some degree of interest. Trip Hop, hah! "Oh shit, there's a horse in the hospital" 😝 "Cause I never dug disco" ☺️ There's a worrying fascination with rectum on this album. 🙄

Always up for a little Neil Young! This album a nice combination of Neil the Grunge Rocker as well as the folksy singer songwriter. Always with a message that's worth hearing, Neil Young is a great writer as well as a great guitarist.

Scanning the reviews here you either love it or hate it. Mostly, interesting, brooding, reminiscent of some of U2's laments.

A very recognisable 80s British pop sound for me. Quite liked it, therefore a firm 3 rating.

Classic. Favourite singer songwriter genre. Very well known.

I've listened to the whole album but won't choose to listen again. Parts alright, others forgettable.

Promising reviews for this - to me - unknown band. Comments of "not denigrating of women" immediately opened up my ears. Loved the funky Luck of Lucien. Overall though, not added to my Liked Songs

Mweh. Not keen on the tearjerkers. Exceptions, In The Ghetto and Suspicious Minds

Noticed a big variety in musical styles. From experimental to middle of the road sounding pop. Average overall.

Good title! Big differences between the songs. Some very mellow, some sad, some upbeat. Mjy granddaughter pointer the Buckleys out to us. Her name is Gypsy. Guess which song I like the best? Yep, Gypsy Woman. The tearjerkers? Not so into these.

A bit wild for my age. Interesting though.

Wow! First introduction to Sault. What a pleasant surprise! Poignant and beautiful. Great songs, good music. Loved "Bow" particularly.

Springsteen is a legend. Although I have never actually followed The Boss, I understand the appeal of the unusual mix of raw emotions, passionate lyrics, accompanied by very listenable and sometimes.big sounds. I like the Promised Land. The working man is his theme and as such I imagine that many a current Maga fan used to cheer Springsteen. Good to know he leaves them in no doubt.

Hah, not many fans here! I thought BAWITDABA has some merit. Driving musical support.Not my genre, but again, I was able to listen for longer than anticipated thanks to the music, rather than voice and lyrics. WASTING TIME a nice upbeat melody. SOMEBODY'S GOTTA FEEL THIS reminded me of Deep Purple in Rock actually. But songs like WHERE YOU AT ROCK... make me lose the will to live

Another classic and highly favoured band. I acquired and "consumed" Deep Purple in Rock at a young age so it was nice to acquaint myself with the Machine Head album which has a few very well known tunes nevertheless. LAZY is a brilliant blues number. The whole album is great.

Oh my soul! In my teenage years (60's), my peers would either follow rock/r&b or soul, and be dressed and groomed as such. I resisted soul therefore as if it were political. Once more mature, I was able to appreciate this genre for its own unique sound and importance. Otis Redding's story is remarkable. What a talent, and productivity as a young artist, cut short at the height of his success, like so many others. Soul never became my favorite genre, but this album is very listenable.

Great album. Instrumentals? Not a problem. Vocals cool.

Whoa! What a coincidence! Or did "1001" app people push this album through to multitudes on the day Ozzie Osbourne died!? Tributes are starting to flow to make the man an even bigger personality than he had already portrayed in life. PARANOID the single was my favourite tune for a long time since being gifted it for St Nicholas ☺️. It hasn't lost any of its brilliance over the years WAR PIGS is a poignant reminder that not much has changed in 55 years: a protest against those in power making decisions that affect the masses.

Great music from a great era.

Alternative Rock? What a soulless decade of music the 90s were then. Sweet. Forgettable.

What a refreshing album, a powerful and beautiful voice. All that's great about African music, which after all is at the roots of all rhythmic music.

I didn't think I was going to like any of this as it's just not the genre I'm into. So I was "pleasantly surprised" with how listenable some of it is Then again, it's not something that I would choose to listen to.

I quite like music from this era. The tight drumming, electronic organ and echoing vocals. There are better bands than Human League IMHO.

Good background music (sorry to say)

Yeah nah, what a disappointment from their 60s reputation and cool band name. Such sweet country rock.<.blah>. Just not something I would listen to. Beauty in the eye of the beholder. I averted my gaze

I've always liked Prince but guess that's because of awareness of a limited selection of great hits. This double album, starting off with a tremendous tune, slowly evaporated my enthusiasm with mediocre works, sorry to say.

Fleetwood Mac Take Two. Although it proved to be a mega hit of an album, to me it was a weak and middle of the road kinda follow up from the original band with classics such as Oh Well and Albatross. Not afraid to let their music speak for itself. So I probably resented the addition of not one but 2 vocalists. I bought the cassette tape of Rumours in Singapore in 1979 before parallel imports became a thing. I don't mind it though and even like some songs (the Chain).

Some okay, most terrible

Neither hot nor cold is how I feel about this album.

Love this album. Harmonies, guitars, Woodstock vibe. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes starts it off with a 7.5 minute surprising mix of instrumental global influences. Definitely echoes of Simon and Garfunkel but I don't mind that. Long Time Gone one of my favourites on the album and so is the classic Teach Your Children

One of my top 10 favourite artists. So prolific, so political, so non conformist, sometimes raw and gutsy, sometimes sweet and romantic. Love it.

It's Bob Dylan. Even predictive texting knows that. Bob ... yes, we'll done, Dylan. Minstrel of the late 20th century, prophet of the powerless, champion of the wrongly accused, accuser of the repressive powerful. Poet, musician, rebel. Say no more.

Surprisingly good instrumentals. Unfortunately for Boy George, I enjoyed the parts on this album without his vocals the best. His backup singer however a different story. Beautiful.

Didn't like this. Unable to connect with this

Nice. Refreshing when the police first emerged. And I reckon it still sounds fresh.

Quite liked this. Electronic but with plenty of variation. Imagine it could be a good night turning up for their concert.

I know and appreciate Iggy Pop as one of the granddaddies of Rock I wasn't aware of the Stooges.but I like Raw Power for exactly what it suggests. Although I must say it's less raw than many titles on this 1001 album list (except for Iggy's vocals but hey, that comes with the territory). It's only rock 'n roll but I like it. Then Spotify suggested Loose as an encore. Brilliant. Loved it!

Although i quite like this 80s style genre, I've heard many more better "exponents" of this elsewhere. A watered down version in my opinion.

Unfamiliar with Radiohead (yes, too old) I was hoping, again, to be pleasantly surprised. Nevertheless, this didn't do it for me. There were ok'ish songs on this album. Punch up at a wedding. There there, Wolf at the Door. I do like the variation of styles and tunes. This gets Hall my 3 star rating.

I was able to separate the person from the music as i had never heard or read anything about him before... yes I live on the very outside edge of the earth. So without judgement I deemed this a very enjoyable album, actually. Great vocals, easy instrumentals. So there you go. Now what's the issue with this guy?

Another artist this boomer has been (blissfully?) unaware of. Most of it was ok, just not a fan of hiphop. Didn't give it close attention, pressed for time. But then afterwards, Spotify threw up Elevator Music, which i liked.

Johnny Cash, what a legend. And what a gift he keft the world just before he passed with this series of albums.

Not bad. Some songs a bit too country for my liking, others more like Crazy Horse which i definitely prefer.

Soundtrack of my childhood. Bee Gees were the first band i followed and bought my first singles such as Tomorrow Tomorrow, Spics 'n Specks, Lonely Days etc. i was a romantic. But I detested their move into disco much like the devoted followers of accoustic folk rock detested when Dylan's went electric. After all these years, most of these tunes sound dated and too sweet but the nostalgia factor earns this album a 3

My rating of this album is an example of my tolerance increasing for musical genres and hitherto unknown bands and musicians as a result of this 1001 Albums App challenge. It's included so many intolerable titles that it's often a relief when the daily music is kind of alright, like Marquee Moon. Probably a bit better than alright. Do i hear echoes of the Rolling Stones? I particularly liked some of the instrumentals. Nearly a 4 but not quite as I'd need to listen to it again but alas, tomorrow is another day, another album.

This is a great album, using Aretha Franklin's powerful vocals to skirt between soul and blues. Not keen on all the tracks, but yeah ... respect to Respect!

Another teenage era favourite. Loved the passion of John Fogerty's voice and d the tight instrumentals. So many classics! Not their best album but very enjoyable.

Accidentally discovered Nick Cave earlierthisyearon a triptotheUnitedStates (better late than never) when he was featured in a New York Times article. I really enjoyed (is that an appropriate verb in the context of Mr Cave?) this album, his style, the different musical genres used, his lyrics.

Second Nick Cave in a row! Made an appointment to get more anti depressants 🙄. Seriously, this music is very interesting to me and I heard echoes of Leonard Cohen, David Bowie's Black Star, and even some hints of a Van Morrison. Needless to say, this scores almost as highly as the masters.

Mostly listenable. Like the satire but afraid too many Trumpists don't get the sarcasm and follow the sentiment of Political Science with brains on non-active. Good variety of styles but not a fan of musical like tunes.

Eric Clapton.is a master of lead guitar, and some of these compositions are great. The album opens strongly with I looked Away and Bell Bottomed Blues, Nobody Knows You, Little Wing, Layla... the list goes on. Great tunes. I noticed a lot of vitriol.in the comments whereby many based their ratings on their perceived views of the man's opinions. Whether true or not, does that affect the quality and/or enjoyment of music? Hmm. Musical talent in my view crosses the divide of Deep Entrenchment. 'Hate' never brings anyone closer to your position. Love and kindness first, people. Peace.

Surprisingly good. Versatile. Great sounding songs with important messages. I had heard of Gabriel setting up Womad (a biggie!) and knew he was with Genesis. So... I've decided he's ok 👍

Classic Beatles. Slick production for those times. Tight harmonies. Instantly recognisable.

Mwah

Not offensive but not gripping either. Electronics monotonous generally, boring. No interest in pursuing further really.

What's this called? Not even interesting. Terrible album. Couldn't go past the first few tunes and no sense of FOMO

Remember well when this came out. Such a great new voice beautifully and poignantly written, very memorable melodies. I'll will listen again but will score this with top marks! Brilliant talent

Love this type of jazz. Great. Can listen to it for hours.

Always great upbeat '60s rock n roll from the Kinks.

One of my favourite genres is 80's British New Wave and as such it was a pleasure to listen to a band I had not connected with. Cool.

Easy listening glam rock. Jeepster and Get it On nostalgic favourites. A whole album let alone a double one is a bit much though

Beautiful music, great songwriting. Didn't like the first song Music is Love so much though but the album got better after that.

This is the album that got me hooked on U2 for decades! A gem of an album, each song perfectly composed and performed. Superstar collaboration with Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno. When Radio with Pictures (New Zealand's top music TV show with Karen Hay) played Whete the Streets have no Nane, and I Still Haven't Found what I'm looking for, I became a fan. Have seen them twice in concert. I know Bono annoys a lot of people. "Am I bugging you? I'm meant to bug you!" Shame if that stops you from appreciating the music.

Absolutely brilliant. A man who's not afraid of his guitar.

It's the Beatles, ok?!

I'm a lover of jazz but this kind a bit much.

No way will I engage with this sh*t

Yeah nah. Just not in the mood right now for all this energy

I was immediately grabbed by the music and Bjork's voice. Would this experience of listening to Human Behavior carry on to the subsequent songs? Yes! Crying is a great song too (beautiful album cover!). There are some lesser songs on the album though, despite Bjork's characteristic vocals that carried a few tunes beyond mediocrity.

Another introduction for me to a genre I've never been into before. So I gave it a real good go. Didn't like Rick Music. Velour started but didn't end with promise. Alison more favoured, like Is she Weird. Ana is ok. Dig for Fire interesting. I really tried listening but couldn't wait for it to finish 😪 What or who the hell is Havalina!?

Great sound, good rhythms, legendary artist.

So much soul within the last few days! This one a tad mediocre after a promising start. There's only so much soul i can handle anyway before I pine for the blues.

It's David Bowie and therefore great. Not as strong as Black Star nor Heroes although it has echoes of both

Yeah nah...

One of my very most favourite albums ever, every single tune a classic. Brilliant collaboration between four of the time's best musos. Great compositions, beautiful harmonies, delightful guitar play.

Not interested in this afternoon 2 or 3 songs

Not my cup of tea

Yeah Bowie. Didn't know this album actually except for ch...ch...changes. Seeing that spraypainted on walls in the inner Auckland suburbs in the late 70s makes me want to rate this highly regardless of the rest. Some quirky, others rocky, but all quintessential Bowie. Cream on top? His ode to Bob. A Dylanesque masterpiece that brings Bowie on that level.

Wow. Almost the same experience as when the world first (re) heard Rodriguez . Surprised at the variation in sounds, moods, vocals. Very recognisable despite never hearing it before. Very enjoyable.

I liked the title track and Walk on the Wild Side am iconic classic. I also get the historical significance of the Underground's association with Andy Warhol's Factory. Other than that, this album could not keep me interested.

Oh, to have been at Newport in 1960!!!;Alaska is was only 3 years old and totally oblivious to music then. What a gift then that this album is able to transport me right back into its front seat !

Gil Scott-Heron.What a discovery! Liked it. Especially the tracks with more than piano. Those were a bit too intense for my liking. But generally so good! Sad also that politically the world has not improved and Americans find themselves deep in an endless winter.

Very impressed with his collaboration with U2 for Passengers, I was interested to see how I'd like this 1974 solo album. It's a big positive from me 👍. The sense I got was that here's a musical genius having a lot of fun with different genres and different support acts. Great listening.

Energy plus! Enthusiasm. Some more enjoyable than others. Young Livers e.g. ok. Followed by Drop Out. Nah

Not impressed with the beginning of the album. Had to wait for Columbia to pique my interest. Supersonic also ok'ish before Bring It On Down brought me down.

A classic album from a great Nobel Prize Winner. Only his first complete originals album and already packed with timeless and actually still acutely relevant messaging. Blowing in the Wind, Masters of War, A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall, Don't Think Twice It's Alright. And how young and yet mature his voice sounds.

Although i have appreciation and admiration for those pushing the musical boundaries, this album is really out of my scope of personal enjoyment.

Sounded like a person who was having fun in the studio without putting much thought into it, relying on hus already established reputation. But I didn't warm to this experiment.

Overall a great album from a great era. Groovy music although some of the songs I found to be rather monotonous and repetitive. Born under Punches and Once in a Lifetime are highlights.

Neil Young is definitely one of my favourite artists. And After the Gold Rush contains some of my favourite Neil Young songs. Unfortunately there are also a few tunes on here that even I got bored with pretty quickly. So yeah, prolific as he is, is no guarantee that all his work is fantastic. He's still amazing though.

Green Onions is a great tune but the album isn't one I would listen to again. It sounds too much like music blaring from loudspeakers at a fair.

Seriously rocking but I'm sorry, I have no time for such adolescent songwriting.

Love Miles. Cool.

In the vein of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground

Stairway and Black Dog are classics! Going to California also good to hear. However, some of the other songs are too reminiscent of AC/DR'S shrieking and turn me off

Beautiful album. Brilliant sound. Unique vibes.

Yeah nah

Wonderfully reflective of the era. Jimi Hendrix tones.

Refreshingly cruisey when Sade burst upon the scene. The whole album so well produced. Great voice and vibe

I like When Doves Cry, and Purple Rain is fantastic, but i don't rate this as an album. Most songs forgettable.

First time listening to this. Liked the passion, strength, unique sound of it.

One of our all time favourite albums. Great on road trips or as a backdrop to regular debriefs over a glass of red wine.

Wow. Innervisions the day after Marvin Gaye's What's going on! What's going on? 😉😃 Another perfect album. Beautiful production and every song perfectly.

Sweet sound of pop salads... A bit sickly sweet. And... misogynist early manosphere entitled lyrics. Nah.

Solid unashamed country rock. Mainstream Larry Normanesque. Not my favourite genre by a long shot. But not in a hurry either to find the off or mute button.

Unfamiliar with Nirvana, yeah I'm old, I looked forward to a chance to check them out. Sorry to say, this eas a big disappointment.

Reminds me of Deep Purple but high on meths. Great energy, driving rhythms, soaring solos. But, afraid to say, not my Cup of Tea.

Polarising reviews for this one! For me, not overly familiar with Coldplay, a welcome relief after days of shouting high driving metal. Something more melodious, harmonic and laid back. Downside, it does become rather boring quickly.

Man, what energy! Quite a good vibe. Love her vocals. It's just not my preferred genre, so i can't sustain it long enough. My bad.

Pretty cool album. Never caught the wave though when they first burst on the scene so I'll only ever be body surfing to their music.

Ohh ahhmm... actually, I quite liked this. Great rhythms. Interesting loops. I can see why it would have been a hit with the rave fans. However, 20 to 30m listening is more than enough (when not dancing).

AC/DC, the band I've always loved to hate! Could never stand the vocals and detested the schoolboy uniform thing. So this exercise kinda forcing me to listen to it. And to be honest... if it weren't for the voice or silly boys' cap, I'd rate it 4.

Some great sounding Lennon classics on hrre

Great to hear jazz having a place here. Nice and smooth. A bit "old" sounding though.

Loving this sound. Mellow and melodious.

Not my genre although Son of a Preacher Man is a great tune.

Hmm ...some of the lyrics a bit prepubescent .I won't listen again because not minding some of the music is not a recommendation

Great title. Simple music upon which (witch) to chuck your verbal vomit. The smell might be better than the sound...

This album just didn't captivate me at all. It may be my mood today or the lack of musical hooks to grab me. Won't listen again.

Definitely belongs on this list for musicalsignificance. Incredible that this album came out in the year of my birth! 70 years ago. They were rockin' then. There's such a mix on here. Typical (boring) old 50s music mixed with basic rock n roll.

Although I am a fan of world music, this type is just too middle of the road for me. Too sweet.

Hmmm. Upbeat alright. But got a bit monotonous after a while. Yawn.

I didn't listen. There are some things you can't expect from a person..m

I'd never heard of them before but didn't mind listening to the album. Enough creativity and variation to keep me interested.

Great title. Germ Free Adolescents. Music for that age group me thinks.

Great sound. Great voice. Dylanesque. Solid

Terrible. Sick of it. Didn't listen after the first minute. What on earth is great about this?!

Easy listening. Too many covers. Nice voice and melodies

Loved reconnecting with these old familiar tunes, transporting me back to nightshift in the printing factory, my first job is a brand new immigrant to New Zealand. Nevertheless a little too middle of the road for me

Disappointing, for such a big band

I liked it. Refreshing. Different. Nice vibe. 3.5

Smooth.

Quite pleasant to start with but soon dulled by the sugarsweet sound. Why does it always rain on me is a great hit though.

A wonderful album, transporting me back to the very first time I heard this as a high school student, visiting a friend after school. Every song a gem, beautifully produced.

The app link only gave me the Trout Mask Replica Replica single which is horrible. Hence the rating otherwise I really 'rate' the Captain