1001 Albums Summary

I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight by Richard Thompson

Abbey Road by Beatles

Come Away With Me by Norah Jones

Nice and mellow tunes for lounging around. Felt like something I'd hear in an old bookstore or a trendy coffee joint. As an album came off as one-note to me. It felt as if I could have dipped into any song and gotten roughly the same experience, barring the openings. However, it felt as if the emotional tones shifted from down to up between the first and the last songs, ending with epilogue vibes in 'The Nearness of You.' Casual observation: I think it was 'I've Got To See You Again' that layered her voice for an interesting effect.

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Groovy. The album was a trail mix experience. Some songs seemed to follow a standard pattern, whereas some were surprises like Run Through the Jungle. Overall sounds like something I'd blast while on the road with the boys or while energetically cleaning my apartment on an otherwise lazy Sunday morning.

Blackstar by David Bowie

Interesting experience.

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

This one felt like more a product of its time, I think. A blast of 00's vibes to send out that decade, I suppose. For a bit of horizontal commentary, it's starting to sound like many of these albums follow similar emotional (Musical? Narrative?) arcs, starting upwards and finishing downwards. Casual observation: Note the similar vibes in the first (Zero) and the last (Faces?) song.

Bad by Michael Jackson

I think this is the first time I've actively listened to MJ. Pretty good bops overall. Felt like I had heard half of the songs via osmosis. Got the impression that the album is carried by the classic hits everybody knows. Nevertheless, the overall experience averaged out to something I could see myself adding to a suitably bop-y playlist.

Electric Prunes by The Electric Prunes

Far out, man. Felt like something I could vibe to while having a drinking during a stormy winter evening. Not my vibe for the rest of the year, though.

Electric by The Cult

The Wildest! by Louis Prima

Some golden oldies, alright.

The Bends by Radiohead

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone

Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space by Spiritualized

Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A.

Not my vibe but, as the kids would say, it sounded like straight fire. Am I "gangsta" now?

The Idiot by Iggy Pop

Nevermind by Nirvana

Abraxas by Santana

Third by Portishead

The College Dropout by Kanye West

Did not expect to vibe to this as much as I did given that I only know this man from memes, meltdowns, and South Park. Shout-out to the school spirit skits. My degrees will SURELY keep me warm when I'm dead!

A Rush Of Blood To The Head by Coldplay

Let's Stay Together by Al Green

Moving Pictures by Rush

The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Although I appreciate the simplicity and low-key vibes, 'whinging' is the word that springs to mind.

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales

Quite the time capsule we've got going on here. Had some "funky fresh beats" but not something I'd consider everyday listening.

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie

I'll go out on a limb and drop a five on this one. Couldn't make up my mind when I listened to it last Friday. Listening to it again today made me realize that I'm vibing all throughout without getting fed up by the end, unlike otherwise good albums I've rolled so far. Actually, I'm finding myself replaying this one. If that ain't a five in my entirely subjective and horrible opinion, then I don't know what is.

Aqualung by Jethro Tull

Fishscale by Ghostface Killah

Not dissing the bars and all but did not find it to be easy listening back to back. There were a few standouts, like 'Back like that', however.

Paranoid by Black Sabbath

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The Wall by Pink Floyd

Goodness, feels like I listened to the album equivalent of a classic novel. 5/5 for the artistry, at least. As for personal enjoyment, I don't think I can fully appreciate the experience here unless I revisit this album and pay attention to the whole thing. Not really something to leave running in the background.

Odelay by Beck

Certainly "creative", got some experimental vibes going for it. However, the overall result was a listening experience about as smooth as sandpaper. 'Jack-Ass' was a pretty nice listen, though.

Horses by Patti Smith

Happy to have listened to a seminal album and all but I do not wish to hear it again.

When I Was Born For The 7th Time by Cornershop

Started off strong but was a roller coaster of highs and lows overall.

On The Beach by Neil Young

Had a few tracks that might stick with me but the others were kind of a drag.

I Should Coco by Supergrass

Pretty high energy overall. I could see myself enjoying some track occasionally but a whole album at once was a bit much.

The Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson

The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp

Lo-fi electronic beats to game/hack/write papers to.

Trio by Dolly Parton

Pleasant listening but a bit too much of a good thing when all the tracks come at you back-to-back.

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield

Retro radio vibes.

Elephant by The White Stripes

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones

Apple Venus Volume 1 by XTC

Easy listening and a bit quirky. I don't think it will stick in my mind for very long, however.

Live At The Regal by B.B. King

Smash by The Offspring

C'est Chic by CHIC

Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols by Sex Pistols

Rubber Soul by Beatles

The Visitors by ABBA

21 by Adele

The Yes Album by Yes

The Stooges by The Stooges

Crazysexycool by TLC

Reign In Blood by Slayer

Young Americans by David Bowie

Zombie by Fela Kuti

No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live) by Motörhead

Le Tigre by Le Tigre

White Light / White Heat by The Velvet Underground

Rio by Duran Duran

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo by Devo

Joan Baez by Joan Baez

Pleasant performances but quite same-y when heard back-to-back. Probably carries more weight if you belong to the folk of these songs.

Medúlla by Björk

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane

Fragile by Yes

You Are The Quarry by Morrissey

Songs The Lord Taught Us by The Cramps

Destroy Rock & Roll by Mylo

In Utero by Nirvana

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins

No Other by Gene Clark

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald

Pleasant performances all throughout, although very same-y in this quantity. However, putting a collection like this on a list of albums was like putting a boxed set of all seasons of a TV show on a list of movies.

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads

New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84) by Simple Minds

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground

Can't say I get it, whatever "it" is supposed to be.

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet

Play by Moby

Isn't Anything by My Bloody Valentine

Kimono My House by Sparks

Blur by Blur

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse

(What's The Story) Morning Glory by Oasis

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles

Killing Joke by Killing Joke

Welcome to the Afterfuture by Mike Ladd

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan

Low by David Bowie

Slayed? by Slade

Phrenology by The Roots

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp

L.A. Woman by The Doors

Repeater by Fugazi

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen

You've Come a Long Way Baby by Fatboy Slim

Hotel California by Eagles

Talking With the Taxman About Poetry by Billy Bragg

Definitely Maybe by Oasis

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.

Boston by Boston

Survivor by Destiny's Child

Heroes to Zeros by The Beta Band

Moss Side Story by Barry Adamson

Cloud Nine by The Temptations

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin

Street Signs by Ozomatli

All That You Can't Leave Behind by U2

There's No Place Like America Today by Curtis Mayfield

Parklife by Blur

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie

Machine Head by Deep Purple

Sheer Heart Attack by Queen

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton

Exile In Guyville by Liz Phair

This Nation’s Saving Grace by The Fall

Mott by Mott The Hoople

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley

OK Computer by Radiohead

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses

If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas

Sail Away by Randy Newman

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan

Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub

Drunk by Thundercat

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector by Various Artists

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen

1984 by Van Halen

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees

Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens

Van Halen by Van Halen

New Forms by Roni Size

Better Living Through Chemistry by Fatboy Slim

Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind) by Loretta Lynn

Guero by Beck

Moondance by Van Morrison

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio

Devil Without A Cause by Kid Rock

The Specials by The Specials

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys

They Were Wrong, So We Drowned by Liars

Station To Station by David Bowie

The Colour Of Spring by Talk Talk

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Two Dancers by Wild Beasts

Risque by CHIC

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper

Queen II by Queen

Who Killed...... The Zutons? by The Zutons

Playing With Fire by Spacemen 3

Eliminator by ZZ Top

Back In Black by AC/DC

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead

25 by Adele

Sincere by Mj Cole

Achtung Baby by U2

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino

James Brown Live At The Apollo by James Brown

The Who Sell Out by The Who

The Rising by Bruce Springsteen

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes

More Songs About Buildings And Food by Talking Heads

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan

Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs by Marty Robbins

Double Nickels On The Dime by Minutemen

The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones

More Specials by The Specials

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette

Black Monk Time by The Monks

Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby by Girls Against Boys

xx by The xx

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince

Debut by Björk

Copper Blue by Sugar

A Walk Across The Rooftops by The Blue Nile

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5

Melodrama by Lorde

The White Album by Beatles

Live Through This by Hole

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple

Hysteria by Def Leppard

Kid A by Radiohead

Garbage by Garbage

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla

My Generation by The Who

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco

Homework by Daft Punk

Me Against The World by 2Pac

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Grace by Jeff Buckley

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela

Heaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins

Basket of Light by Pentangle

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley

Hard Again by Muddy Waters

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash

Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche by Koffi Olomide

American Pie by Don McLean

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson

Suede by Suede

Protection by Massive Attack

Viva Hate by Morrissey

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins

Truth by Jeff Beck

At Budokan by Cheap Trick

Damaged by Black Flag

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by OutKast

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield

New Wave by The Auteurs

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg

Pornography by The Cure

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers

A Little Deeper by Ms. Dynamite

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.

Music From The Penguin Cafe by Penguin Cafe Orchestra

Maxinquaye by Tricky

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison

Celebrity Skin by Hole

Jack Takes the Floor by Ramblin' Jack Elliott

Pretenders by Pretenders

Synchronicity by The Police

Vulnicura by Björk

Virgin Suicides by Air

Deloused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta

The Joshua Tree by U2

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen

Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine

The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn by Pink Floyd

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division

Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea by PJ Harvey

NEU! 75 by Neu!

Talk Talk Talk by The Psychedelic Furs

Dear Science by TV On The Radio

The Village Green Preservation Society by The Kinks

Surfer Rosa by Pixies