1001 Albums Summary

It’s been years since I thought about Julian Cope. What wonderful journey this is. From psych to krautrock to dirge and all forms of rock. So many great tacks and tracks, maybe Drive She Said is my favourite

Know every word. And yet I don’t think I need to hear this ever again. Can’t say I dislike it, it is a quality rock album but…

Damn near perfect debut. The musicians are off the charts good and the vocal harmonies delicious. And they only got better

I was late discovering Fiona Apple. Her album Fetch The Bolt Cutters floored me and went back for a listen to the whole catalogue. Tidal is a great debut that hints at directions she would explore later. Not fully cohesive but such a joy to hear again

Not a massive fan of Ray Charles, just not one of my guys. Hard to fault the album and there’s some cracking tunes but won’t be rushing back

I’m all good for a Hot Chip in a mix but a whole album is a bit much and longer album length didn’t help. Still a fun listen just won’t be rushing back

Wonderful album. Classic harmonies. Laurel Canyon all the way. Still I hope to never hear Our House ever again

Oh my what a nostalgia hit. Loved Duran Duran as a teenager and this album still holds up for me. Some absolute classics

Oh my what I discovery. Had never heard of this guy and I thought my hip hop knowledge was passable. Have been sharing it with my hip hop friends. Great concept style album with influences from all over. Dark and heavy. This is awesome. El-P’s old band Company Flow feature on one track. Will remember this name

Once upon a time this was a 5 star album. Teenage arguments of whether this or Ride The Lightning was better even though Kill ‘Em All was my favourite. It still holds up but just means less to me now. Hetfield is one of the all time rhythm guitarists and devastating that Burton died not long after this, his bass playing hints at directions they never went down. Writing this I’ve changed my mind 5 stars still

Good fun retro rock. Not sure I’ll go back to it often but damn I enjoyed it

It’s ok. Not as bad as I remembered. Some great tracks. Still not a patch on the first three White Stripes albums and not even as good as his latest album No Name

I get that Queen are talented and it wasn’t as bad as I expected but I’ll never listen to this again

Oh happy days. Party music that holds up.

I think Spinal Tap ruined Iron Maiden for me. Some good tunes on here but it has dated and there’s no Bruce yet

Yeah nah. Not for me. Not flat out terrible but

So many debut albums featured in the book and this is one of the greatest. Will never tire of these songs. The great poet delivered the perfect album

Yeah yeah I know Brian Wilson is a genius but I just don’t dig The Beach Boys. Have tried many times to get converted and maybe I will one day, not Today!

T Rex brings me joy. Classic riffs. I wouldn’t say there is filler here but the big songs hit big

Had this on repeat. Great upbeat bossanova.

There She Goes is a 5 star track I’ll never tire of. The rest hold up to repeat listening with all the classic references to garage rock, Bowie and The Kinkd

Never heard this before. Didn’t even recognise any of the tunes. Was I under a rock when this came out? Crammed full of absolute bangers. Kept it on loop for hours

Perfection. The intensity of Miles here is next level.

Was surprised by this. Pop music bangers. Not really my thing but the quality is undeniable

I dig this but the 3 that follow this are my favourite Joni

I can’t fault the songwriting or musicianship and yet I still find this tedious.

Oh yeah Rip It Up. What a cracking little album.

This one was new to me. The sound was so familiar. Repeat listening opened it up to me. Willcheck out more Michael Head works

Couple of absolute classics. Sound is a bit dated but reward comes with repeat listening

Nina is my favourite soul singer, might not technically have the voice of the other greats but only Billie Holiday matches her for raw emotion. Not a fan of the first track otherwise this would 5 stars

Stunning. The vocals are incredible. Great production. Beautiful album

Far from my favourite Led Zeppelin album but still so good. Has made go back to the BBC Sessions album, the version of Thank You on it sublime

So good. All ridiculously good musicians and singers. Absolute classic

There are not the words to explain how good this is. Perfection

Gold standard for afrobeat. Zombie is such a powerful statement the Nigerian government raided his compound. And Tony Allen on drums oh my

I will never tire of this album and some days it’s not even my favourite MBV. Sonically mesmerising

1996. Auckland. Power Station. A drunk Al Jourgensen trying to open a beer with his teeth. From the audience “it’s a twist top ya dickhead”

Didn’t like it at the time and it hasn’t aged well

If it wasn’t for Nico this would be 5 stars

Great debut but they got better. AM is their high point although Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino is a personal favourite. My sons first ever concert, a forever memory for us both

Lightning strikes behind the BDO MainStage. Is this it?

John, I’m only sleeping

Have the Sonics, will travel

Blast off!! It’s Monk Time. Praise the heavens

Flying the flag for nasal singers. Great jazz punk

My feeling, less is more

Is David! Is Goid!

Back to my roots

Two shoulder two chips lift the ego tension to sublime levels

No Harvest when Tonight’s The Night

What a voice

Crumpet is right

Perfect. Their first 3 albums are faultless.

Ys please

Never regret putting this album on. Just damn good rock music

Underwhelming. Only one truly great song

Luscious pop

R.I.P Ozzie

I used to love this album. What seemed profound as a teenager now just seems sanctimonious. Underwhelming

Rusty Kershaw’s infamous Honey Slides dripping all over this

Not really my thing but still a great fun listen

Underwhelming despite Shirley

Was a bit young for Joy Division but the ground running with New Order. Took a long time to discover this album. Damn good. Hooks bass lines oh my

Wow what a darkly curious album. It’s a grower

Everything Alex Turner does is worth checking out although I was slightly underwhelmed by this

Sure it’s a bit dated but still so good. The live set on the anniversary collection is power metal at its best

Post rock perfection. Never tire of this album

It’s no Land Speed Record but goes alright

5/4 stars

It’s get 5 stars because HR recorded the vocals to Sacred Love in prison through the prison phone. His one call for the day.

Was brilliant when it came out and it’s brilliant now. Production, beats and rhymes are first class

I love a lot of bands influenced by The Beach Boys and have tried many times to get into them but just can’t. This was interesting but unlikely to ever play it again

the live set from the expanded edition is worth checking out

Oh it’s Chic alright

Oh my what an album. Haven’t heard this in over 20 years and still know every word.

They have better albums

Love me love me… oh I do, well at least that song

There was rumours..

Dark brooding muddy goth masterpiece

Perfect. No skips

Punk not punk! Jazz punk? Get it a grip on yourself it’s peaches

Birth of genre

Radiohead starts at Kid A, for me

Such a great singer. Great musicians. Not really my thing but hard to argue it’s quality

Sent me down a John Martyn rabbit hole. Great stuff

Underwhelming

Doesn’t mean as much to as it once did

Hoochie coochie indeed

Seriously this is not even an essential Stones album let alone essential listening. It’s not bad at all just they did so much better.