Sure, within the metal scene Iron Maiden might be a basic, accessible choice, but goddamn did they make metal sound catchy as hell.

It started of really cool, I was very excited because it was funk, but the album does not hold the fun all the way trough.

I love this list for inclusions like this. It's an album I would have never come across on my on. Overall it was a great listen. I enjoyed it thourougly. I do doubt this is the best hindustani record out there.

What a voice. Even though the whole album is similar sounding it seldom gets boring or feels repititve

Vibey, great tracks all trough. Though Prince has better projects, but that says more about Prince's genius than about the quality of this double LP.

A surprisingly multifaceted endavour by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Some interesting songs, some legendary, but also a lot of filler.

Very interesting release. First real discovery from the list.

Versatile album, with a lot of good songs, nothing special.

Explosive half hour, fun all the way trough

Angry, on the nose political shouting. The music constatly surprises. Exuberant and thrilling. Unlike anything else. Just a tad too long.

Pretty uninteresting listen. Not that it's bad or anything. But don't know if it deserves to be included in the list.

Late evening stuff. Solid tracks, but nothing special.

The Rolling Stones are great and this album is that too. Goin' home is a true gem.

I never liked the Foo Fighters and this album changed nothing about that. They're a soulless, mediocre rock group that have long since overstayed their welcome. No track on their debut has any flair, nor any personality. Just some screeching guitars and distortion. Nothing interesting. With tracks sounding so similar, I even found it hard to distinguish between songs

It tries a lot of cool things, but doesn't succeed in sounding anymore than mediocre.

Great soulfull record. Burke has an amazing voice. Sounds very much like it's time. Which is charming, but also limiting.

Great record, to be honest, not really a miss on it. Knew the police, knew the hits, but the album was a first time listen and it did not dissapoint.

Another great discovery from the list. Hard rock with a funky twist that sounds impressive and doesn't bore even after all the eleven tracks.

Was suprised to see a compilation album in the list. Ofcourse every track is solid. Would be embarrassing if it weren't. Energetic album from start to finish. Short and powerful. Deserved a higher rating, but I feel like a compilation album in this list is a bit cheating. Also false advertisement: They're not my new favourite band

Mott The Hoople was an unfamiliar name, that i'm glad to have discovered. Epic, grand-scale glam rock that dares enough to sound interesting. Was it a world renewing endavour? No, but I will hapily return to this one.

This is it! This is why I started the journey through these 1001 albums. To find gems like this. For some reason this absolute masterpiece has been under my radar up until now. Amazing, original, thrilling listen.

The War On Drugs is another band where I just don't get the hype for, sure have some good tracks. I especially like 'Thinking Of A Place', which is not even on this album. But even 'Lost In the Dream' has some moments. Just not many. For an album praised into oblivion nearly 50 minutes out of this one hour project is just mediocre rock soundscaping.

Ever since hearing the wonderful 'I Want You" Elvis Costello has been on my radar to explore, but somehow I never did. So I was very excited to be gifted this album from the generator. Elvis Costello is simply fantastic. His lyricism is wonderfull his musical arrangments are grandiose, but as a complete album this one failed to keep me interesting the whole way trough.

Bob Dylan is fantastic and there is not a single bad track Blonde On Blonde. But Bob Dylan is also a bit of a one-trick pony. Guitar strumming, screamy off tone singing and a harmonica solo. Don't get me wrong, I love him for it. I just don't think a double elpee is where he shines best.

The whitest dude to ever do blues. For someone who's name is often dropped as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, the man's solo career is simply pathetic. 461 Ocean Boulevard sounds like it was made by an old whiny grandpa, who listened to some blues records and tried to imitate it. I always get a little sad when listening to his solo stuff, because 'Layla', 'Sunshine of your love' and 'While my guitar gently weeps' are some of my favourite songs of all time. His bland sound on these tracks almost undermines his genius interplays on those previous tunes. The hit cover of 'I Shot The Sherrif' is just not that good and fails the original, but still managed to be the best song on this thing. Eric Clapton's solo Boulevard is too unimaginative to enjoy.

A very solid debut record, can't say that I found it very innovative or groundbreaking, but who cares when every track just rocks.

This is the first album from the list that I also own on vinyl and I could'nt have dreamt of a better one. David Bowie is peak Rock 'n Roll and 'Low' is peak David Bowie. Side one is an amazing rock record, very instrumental oriented with 'Sound And Vision' as the cherry on top. Side two is an evenly amazing avant-garde soundscaping project that never fails to entertain.

Lou Reed is a musician I'm a bit embarrassed to admit I haven't tried to discover. Of course I knew Perfect Day, which is also my favourite track. Lou Reed isn't the greatest singer, but goddamn did he make some killer music.

Dennis Wilson's music is almost as interesting as the person himself. Pacific Ocean is an album that feels much more like a singer-songwriter album than a beach boys album, although the influence of that group is felt. It's pretty interesting, has its moments, but also some flat out misses and as whole probably isn't as profound as Dennis Wilson thought it was.

Great voice, chill music, solid tracks, but the whole time through, I couldn't help but think Norah Jones is just some cheaper Joni Mitchell. Although nothing is wrong with 'Come Sail Away With Me', it misses a spark.

'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' is fun, surprisingly versatile and exciting. I once had the opportunity to buy this one on vinyl, but I didn't, because I thought Elton John wasn't really an album man. Now I know I was wrong.

Another amazing discovery from the list. God, this album is good. Funky, Jazzy, eclectic. No superlative should be spared for this incredible achievement in Jazz Fusion. After today's first listen I already know it is going to grow into one of my all time favourites.

Sure, within the metal scene Iron Maiden might be a basic, accessible choice, but goddamn did they make metal sound catchy as hell.

I went in blind and it was not what I expected from the cover, but I liked it, the country vibes were great, although nothing special. Don't understand the cult status.

Might just be the greatest pop album of all time.

As far as my knowledge of Cuban music goes, this was an incredible listen. One hour of pure sunny, sweaty music that I definitely need to give another listen to for a deeper understanding. What an awsome album cover!

Liked this quite a lot, far more than I expected from a 80's pop record. There were some killer tracks on here, and only a couple of missers. The good way overshines the bad.

Can't believe that I got two Red Hot Chili Peppers albums in the first 35. I find it even harder to believe the need for two Red Hot Chili Peppers in this list. This album does nothing Blood Sugar Sex Magik doesn't. The first half is ok, with some cool moments, the second half is plain boring. That's just talking about the music, the lyrics are terrible all over. I really hope it's the last Peppers album I'm gonna get.

The name and cover intrigued me. The length scared me, but the Drive-By Truckers actually manage to hold a 94 minute album. Sounds like an ode to the south, with subtle criticisms throughout, that can make even a non-American feel patriotic at times.

You gotta love the 'random' generator for honoring the recently deceased. Volume 4 is Black Sabbath at its most surprising. With a 'Changes' cover that unexpectedly rocks and some softer interludes that challenge Black Sabbath's rough image. With the recent death of Ozzy Osbourne in mind it almost feels wrong to not give Volume 4 a five star rating but the truth is even though I thoroughly enjoyed the listen and I will definitely return to it, it didn't blow me away

I can't say that I was looking forward to explore this record. The terrible stereotypical early 2000's cover didn't help either. I was surprised I didn't totally hate this, since it's basically baby-faced Justin putting on a weird sexy voice for over an hour. Why is this album so long? It totally didn't need to be. Especially the Michael Jackson style outro's that just fall flat. But some grooves were surprisingly cool, they justifie the release.

'Raw Power' by The Stooges, you get what is advertised. Nothing more, nothing less.

Even when Radiohead is not at their best, they're still enjoyably transcending.

The two stars are for trying, because I will always value music that tries to sound different, even if it falls flat on its face, and unfortunately that is exactly the case for Kelela's debut Take Me Apart.

Cloud Nine is one of those discoveries that will last. At its funkiest the temptations straight up deserve a five star rating. The track Runaway Child, Runaway Wild is a heavenly masterpiece. Only issue is the second half of the album being not as poignant as the first.

Black Holes and Revelations has some moments, but it's mostly annoyingly over the top. Don't understand the need for a weaker Muse Album to be included.

It's Bob Dylan, so of course it's good. Some tracks have a great live composition, but if this is the most essential Bob Dylan live performance then I'm disappointed.

Besides 'Kicks' and a few other songs 'Midnight Ride' is pretty forgettable.

Electric Light Orchestra, has an unique voice in seventies rock music. They dared to make more complex structures and were so good at it that the songs remained catchy as fuck. Joy is pouring out the speakers when they pkay. Having said that, Out of the Blue is not their best, most cohesive project. Still a lot of bangers on it. Mr. blue sky is still an encredibly well know hit and it's well deserved. I'm secretly hoping their real masterpiece 'Discovery' made it to the list.

Enjoyable folk music.

Tom Ton Club is a very interesting side project from two of the Talking Heads band members. It's flashy, viby, and quite experimental. It has an unique feel and manages to sound different than Talking Heads, but does not surpass that group by any means.

Wish You Were Here' is my all time personal favourite. It was my first ever vinyl. It introduced me to Pink Floyd. It changed my views on music. It paved the way for my ever growing obsession. It is perfect from start to finish. With 'Wish You Were Here' Syd Barret got the most transcending, most otherworldy beautiful tribute any person on earth has ever received.

After hearing the adrenaline filled Dance music from The Prodigy, it totally doesn't suprise me that the nineties ate this up like a big bucket of popping candy. 'The Fat Of The Land' is surprisingly musical. Just a bit too long.

It's Latin, It's a vibe.

American Pie has to be the moat one-hit album ever made, in the sense that it has only one hit. I bought this album on vinyl because I guessed that the man who wrote American Pie (the single), would have something interesting up his sleeve. Boy, was I wrong. Everything that isn't the title track on this album is boring, unimaginative crap. American Pie though is still a masterpiece.

You got to hand it to Johnny Cash, for doing the same thing twice and killing it both times. At San Quentin is an energetic live album that features more rambling from Johnny Cash than at Folsom Prison, but he gets away with it, because it feels lik he's performing in your living room.

Generally I find Bruvce Springsteen to be a very overrated artist. Sure he had some killer songs, but overall this 80's dad favourite has only two or three tricks up his sleeve. Up-tempo riffs, maybe a sax solo and his rusty singing voice. This album was proving me wrong, since the first half was surprisingly versatile, but in comes the second half and and all my prejudices were justified again.

It's another Bob Dylan record. It's another great record.

It's hard, in your face hardcore rap. Eminem reaches all the extremes, some lyrics are downright prison-worthy, but there is a certain quality to it all that makes one keep on listening.

It started of really cool, I was very excited because it was funk, but the album does not hold the fun all the way trough.

Great record, a softer approach to electronica, but very enjoyable.

This is the album that makes one want to reconsider prison. At Folsom Prison is fantastic from start to finish, the crowd is enjoyably enthusiastic. Johnny Cash only needs a few notes to connect with them. One can feel the energy pouring through the speakers. It all feels so real, so close. 80 procent of this album is filled with prison blues songs and they are all, every single one, entertaining. At Folsom prison truly makes a play for the greatest live album of al time.

I nominate A tribe Called Quest for the smoothest vibe in hip hop.

I love this list for inclusions like this. It's an album I would have never come across on my on. Overall it was a great listen. I enjoyed it thourougly. I do doubt this is the best hindustani record out there.

Lady Soul has to be the most fitting album name.

Starting of with Bitter Sweet Symphony is like baiting, because it never gets better than that. Sure there are other moments on this album, but they are few. Can't say there is anything bad on 'Urban Hymns' it is just al around forgettable. And they had no right to make me wait 10 minutes for a hidden track, that wasn't even interesting.

Björk is one of the coolest woman in music. In her Debut she is definitely still searching to define her typical sound, but it's already an amazingly crafted record. Great songs, incredible vocals and such a vibe.

The country vibes were there, it had a flow as background quality, but nothing that really sparked my interest.

A great garagerock record. The white stripes are killing with all around vibes and an surprisingly versatile tracklist. Definitely one to go back to.

The Smiths are great, but Meat is Murder is one of their weaker albums. I prefer almost anything else they made over this one.

Tusk will forever be the album after Rumours. Surpassing or even leveling that album was difficult, difficult but not impossible. After Dark Side Of The Moon, Pink Floyd produced Wish You Were Here, which still causes a big debate among fans for their greatest album. With Tusk however, there is no debate, Rumours is simply better, but that doesn't mean Tusk is bad by any means. For most other bands (many even included in this list) Tusk would easily have been their magnum opus. It is very much deserving of praise on its own.

With Reign In Blood from Slayer you get exactly what is advertised. Fast, trashy guitar play that you could kill, fuck or dismember monsters to. Whatever one's satanloving mind prefers. It's heavy. It's chaotic. It's horror. Could you just imagine 80's moms react to this, hearing it from the basement of their fourteen year-old sweetheart? It is fantastic at what it wants to be, but not much more.

Ar first I did not want to give this a five star rating since I believe 'Deep Purple in Rock' to be there true masterpiece, but there is just nothing wrong with Machine Head. It's an exiting listen from start to finish and deserves every star it can get.

It's been a long time since the generator gave me an album that I did not somehwhat enjoy, but here we are. There are some cool riffs hidden troughout the record but that is the only positive thing I can say about this angry rambling record. Mostly I was looking forward for it to be over.

Overall a gentle experience, with a few heavier songs to break. It was enjoyable, but a bit too long and repetitive in the end.

Fantastic record. Jazz at it's finest. It's thrilling, it's funky. Just maybe a bit too long

Solid all the way trough. The black keys are certainly a discovery to be further explored

So much energy pouring out of one man. It's thrilling, it's everything a live album needs to be. Makes you wish you were there to feel it for yourself. Rock 'n Roll at its core. Gave me great balls of fire.

What absolute banger of a recorde. Perfectly mixes an African sound with blues element. Starts kf incredibly strong and holds it till the end.

Siamese Dream is an amazing record. Probably their best. Only couple of filler and a lot of killer.

While diving through Nick Cave a while back I came across this album, listened to it, but didn't care for it much. Now with a second listen, I respect it more. There are some killer tracks on this. Still I believe it to be one of his weaker album. Didn't need to be a double album. One volume with a selection of tracks could have been a masterpiece.

The Doors is the best of The Doors. Truly a psychedelic band that sounds like no other in the business. Their debut shook the world and it's still resonating to this day. Every track slaps hard and mixes beautiful melodies with pathos induced lyrics so heavenly. The End in particular is one of the greatest musical pieces of the previous century. Deserves a spot in the top of every list ever made.

This had a great groove to it and was actually a solid debut. Even though I couldn't help but think she sounded like the Walmart version of Ms. Lauryn Hill.

While Fats Domino comes with the obvious charm of his time, the music is otherwise nothing special. It's good and enjoyable sure. But I feel like musically, there were more interesting things happening in 1957.

The Libertines by The Libertines has to have the most early 2000's trying to be different looking cover I've ever seen. The music though was surprisingly good. It is not merely a product of it's time but holds up very well. The sound just works

Alice Cooper is one of my favourite personalities in Rock history. A thrilling stage persona with a lot of honesty underneath. Hid music though never made me warm. It's not bad. It's actually solid rock. It just pales in contrast to other rock projects. Still glam rock remains one of my guilty pleasures.

What a voice, what a performance. It's Aretha Franklin. What else needs to be said?

...Baby One More Time (The single) is peak pop music, but the rest of the album is like one long B-side, that isn't really that interesting.

While Emperor Tomato Ketchup has every ingredient to be the coolest piece of music ever (an English-French collaboration band, a title directly stolen from a very obscure and NSFW Japanese film, a Kraftwerk inspired looping composition of the songs) it bores so very quickly.

If I was forced to objectively choose the greatest album of all time. I would without hesitation say Dark Side Of The Moon.

Who's Next features all round great performances from the band. Every sing is great and a few songs are superb. 'Baba O'Riley', 'Won't Get Fooled Again' and 'Behind Bleu eyes' make the others les poignant. A great endeavor from the band, not their best.

It's fast, it's trashy, it's Möterhead. A fun album for sure, but not one of the metal scene most essential listens for me. The licks though ar surprisingly versatile.

Went in completely blind. What an album! Another great discovery. Albums like this is why I keep doing this. Great thrilling record. Versatile and very cool.

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division was an unique album when it came out and even with all the groups/music it influenced it remains as unique to a modern audience as it did in the seventies. Truly one of music's most innovative bands, Joy Division's short life is dreadfully sad. Though I cannot really see anyone else make this music except for a completely depressed Ian Curtis.

Unpopular opinion but I liked this more than Urban Hymns. A bot front-loaded, but still a great record.

One of the most pop sounding albums I have encountered on this list. It isn't really my thing. But even I can hear that it is very well made and the musicallity is definitely there.

The Blueprint by JAY-Z is a solid record form start to finish. But since it is being held as one of the best hip hop records of all time, I was underwhelmed. The Blueprint is overall really tame, especially in terms of musical innovation.

Son of a preacher man is an all time favourite and Dusty Springfield is a great singer. Most of the album is very mediocre though.

This totally doesn't sound like an album made in the Sixties. It so punky, so energetic. Having a live recording as your debut album is a bold move, but totally encompasses the personality of the band. The total setlist might not be the strongest, but the attitude and innovation make up for it.

All Directions definitely has some killer tracks, but the pacing of the albums is a bit off in my opinion. All in all I was underwhelmed by this supposedly all time favourite funk record.

Hounds of love features some of Kate Bushes biggest yet it is still very experimental at times. It doesn't always work, but it's daring and great.

'Want One' started off very strongly, I really thought I was in for another big discovery. The wow-factor doesn't hold till the end though. Most tracks are good and enjoyable. The album as a whole leaves things wanting. But it is one I will turn back to shortly.

While I can get behind the inclusion of an album like this (It's Madonna and she's doing something different than usual) it's not a groundbreaking sound or anything. It's certainly a vibe, but no song really stands out. Pretty mediocre.

The Pixies... when you are like me and for a long time only knew them from the banger end song from Fightclub, discovering their roughness when finally deciding to listen to a whole album was a fantastic experience. Thanks to this list, I relieved that moment a little. They have such an unique sound and I really wanted to give their solid debut a five star rating for rawness alone. It is just so rough around the edges that I can't, but I love them. When an album has a great cover, I normally say it so euh... yeah this is a great cover and it's not only because it features an awesome rack.

Louis Prima, where have you been in my life up to this point? How come I never found you while surfing through fifties classics. Truly undeserved. There's humor, there's musicianship, there's rock 'n roll, there's jazz, there's blues. Sure the entire tracklist might not be the strongest compilation, but what a joy to listen to. Definitely checking more of his stuff out.

This was not a King Crimson album I would see as essential for a long time, but I just didn't listen to thoroughly. It is beautiful, genuinely beautiful. So experimental, so chaotic, yet at the same the it feels cohesive. Larks' Tongue In Aspic is exactly what Progressive Rock is all about, what music is all about

Solid album, really entrancing electronic rock. I haven't got much to say. I enjoyed. I'm glad I discovered it, but it didn't blew me away or anything.

The generator is on a roll. A great hip hop feature with incredible production and catchy songs. Run-DMC's debut is one that stands the test of time.

Kraftwerk are the pioneers of electronica. Every album has something, but Trans Europe Express might be there most cohesive effort, even if it doesn't feature their biggest hits. It is one of their most hypnotic/Transcending. I would take the Trans Europe Express to anywhere. Ps: Listen to the German version, it feels so much more authentic.

Another cheaper version of Ms. Lauryn Hill to enter the list. The music is pretty cool though. Real vibes throughout with nice harmonics and an effortless flow.