1001 Albums Summary

Another commenter described this album as “the missing link between metal and dance” and I couldn’t disagree more. They’re clearly competent musicians but I can confidently say this is an album I will not willingly revisit.

Dire Straits sounds like what I expect Bruce Springsteen to sound like if I knew what Bruce Springsteen sounds like. Some familiar hits. Many songs went on long and could have cut at least 10 minutes off the entire length of the album.

Not what I was expecting from folk music. Not bad and can see why it’s widely appreciated.

A little overly self-indulgent at times with the oohhhs and aahhhhs but excellent debut from Led Zeppelin. Amazing how Jimmy Page’s guitar complements Robert Plant’s vocals and they almost mimic one another.

As someone who is unfamiliar with jazz, this was a pleasant, enjoyable listening experience. Talented trio of musicians and even more impressive being a live album. Hearing the audience in the background added an interesting element, almost feeling like you’re there too. Would definitely listen to again.

In the first 90 seconds of this album, I’m already sick of the singer’s droning voice but it does get a little better. There are some cool unexpected sounds to the music that make it interesting enough to keep listening. Didn’t find it groundbreaking, but not bad.

Not bad. I never really “got” the Beatles so this was a decent re-introduction even though the first song is garbage. I appreciate how much content is packed into 35 minutes. Is it wrong that I prefer Lennon’s and Harrison’s lead songs over McCartney’s?

30 seconds in and I hate it. The vocals against the music are dated. There is absolutely no need for the first song to be 20 minutes long. I’d like to think I’m open-minded about trying new things, but I had to give up listening at the 4th track. I can’t believe this album goes on for nearly 2 hours. I guess it could be tolerable if you plan to do drugs to it.

I respect the work here, but can’t say I really enjoyed it. I get the appeal, it’s just not for me.

Had no idea what to expect as I was unfamiliar with the Stranglers. I’ve never heard a band where the music is led more by the bass with the guitar being part of the rhythm. The keyboard player is the highlight for me while the drummer rounds it out nicely. No filler here and enjoyed the sense of humor throughout. I think I’ve found some new songs to add into my regular rotation.

Most of the guitar solos are excessive and songs drag on but definitely hear their influence in modern music. Not an album I would go out of my way to listen to.

Pretty mid. I had higher expectations for Prince.

It was alright. Better than the 2s that I’ve rated, so would give a 3.

Not bad but probably won’t revisit.

There’s a horse in the hospital!

RIP Ozzy

Weird and fun

Great album

Mid. Didn’t finish this album and don't feel like revisiting. Not the worst thing I’ve heard but also would not consider this album a “must hear.”

“Hello” is such a good song. “Send My Love” is garbage. Her talents make up for parts of the album that aren’t great or drag on.

Not bad. I recently listened to an album by Sparks and learned both bands have collaborated under the name FFS. Can definitely hear the influence of bands like Sparks and britpop in the weird but fun songs.

I’d rather listen to Blur

Wow this really sucked although not as bad as some of the unlistenable ones on the list.

This fucking sucked

Not bad. Could have done without the last song on the album but overall it was alright.

Not my kind of music but what a great voice

I wanted to like it but just couldn’t get into it or finish it

The songs blend together as there isn’t much variation in style but what a great voice.

Objectively, it’s good but I just couldn’t get into it

Beautiful voice

This sucked

Maybe not something I’d return to, other than the title track, but a good album.

Started off promising with the first song. It just sounds like bad variations of the same song after.

I usually like this type of music but found it forgettable with a lot of filler.

Not bad with some familiar hits

Not bad. Didn’t realize that Janis Joplin was in a band. Some familiar songs here that I had no idea it was this group.

It was alright but not like anything I’ve heard before

This was fun

It just got worse the longer I listened. For an album that’s only 33 minutes long, it really dragged on.

Reminds me of music from the Anchorman movies and I mean that as a compliment.

I enjoyed this but taking off a star because it did go on with little variety

It was like listening to 45 minutes straight of Sharp Dressed Man but not as good.

Not bad but not as entertaining as the other jazz albums I’ve heard so far on this list

Wow this fucking sucked. Still not as unlistenable as some of the ones I’ve rated.

“We Carry On” was the only highlight for me and to be followed by “Deep Water” was such a disappointment.

It sounds like a continuation of the same song. By the time it gets to Mr. Blue Sky, it makes an otherwise good song sound repetitive. It’s better than some of the twos I’ve rated though.

I’m a fan of Bowie but never gave this album a proper listen. The title track is some of his best work. The rest of the album has some really good songs with duds mixed in. A solid return to recording for Bowie, but I don’t know if this is a “must hear” album for the casual fan.

Didn’t like this from the start but started to pick up around “My Friend.” Enjoyed the last four songs and use of dissonance.

Listened to this Labor Day weekend and it perfectly captures the failed “American Dream.”

I was excited to give this a full listen already being a big fan of the title track and The Passenger. And I’ve got to say, those two songs were the highlights.

Kind of mid. Too bad Bowie didn’t have involvement here.

Is this what it feels like to be a neo-nazi who unironically misses the point of the music they like? Well, I’m not interested in shaving my head or purchasing a weapon after listening to this, so you can’t blame the music. While I certainly won’t revisit this album, I agree it belongs on this list.

Most of the album is pretty good but maybe that’s because I liked Bad more. Then it’s got Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean in a row.

Not my kind of music but Xtina is such a talented singer. Cool concept that suits her voice well.

Wait a minute, this sounds like rock and/or roll!

Bleak but I love it

It’s alright but every song sounds the same

Reminds me of Talking Heads

Not bad but not something I’ll add into my regular rotation. Some parts were annoying or went on for too long.

Great album but goes on a little too long

Wow the Mamas and Papas sound like a wholesome bunch! Don’t read into them if you’d like to keep that opinion and just enjoy the music for what it is.

I guess it’s objectively good but I can’t stand the singer’s voice.

What is he saying? I don’t really know but I enjoyed it.

This sucked and points off for a this ass band name. I have a sense of humor but don’t find it ironic. I guess that’s just punk or whatever this garbage is.

This is a joke, right? Oh my god this was awful.

Not bad as background music

She’s a good singer, but the covers aren’t very remarkable or groundbreaking compared to the originals. Wouldn’t consider this a “must hear” album.

Not as good as Ziggy Stardust but that’s setting a high bar

Didn’t think I’d be impressed by an album of mostly covers but this was damn good.

Never gave Patti Smith a listen although I’ve heard of her. She sounds like a badass.

I can’t listen to an hour of this

Beeps and boops in all the right places

Not a fan of country but I like Willie. This was easy to get through.

I don’t get the hype. It’s funky, that’s for sure.

Meh

I guess it’s alright. Not my kind of music.

This was pleasant

Not bad, I just don’t like his voice. Southern Man is a great song.

This is the Bruce Springsteen that I don’t like. What is this soft rock JCPenney sounding bullshit. Boring and too damn long.

Before this, I was only familiar with a couple of Goldfrapp’s more electronic sounding songs and really enjoy them. This album isn’t bad but didn’t do much for me. A&E is a good song. It reminds me a bit of Taylor Swift’s cottagecore era, which I liked at the time, but it gets repetitive.

Pleasant, smooth, enjoyable

By the third song, what the hell happened?

It’s not bad but not mind blowing

Found this pretty boring

He’s not a bad singer but this was boring

Crawling and In the End do the heavy lifting here. Some of these songs and the rhyming scheme are just bad.

Cant even finish it

Would give a 3.5 but feeling generous

Not offensive or annoying enough to turn off. Not interesting enough to have any highlights.

Great mix of deep cuts and covers

The title track is good but that’s about it

Getting sick of Neil Young and the Who so this was a nice change

Of fucking course it’s Neil Young again

A little too religious at times but a great album

Finally a decent electronic album

It’s alright

Imagine my disappointment after rating Kid A a 4

Man I hate his voice

What a stupid album cover. The music isn’t terrible but gets old quick. Would rate 2.5 but feeling generous.

Even my local grocery store plays more interesting music than this nowadays

Didn’t jump on the “stomp clap hey” bandwagon when it was popular because I thought it sucked. I still think it sucks.

Great album

No, just no

I guess it’s kind of interesting but I just can’t

Damn good album. A little over the top and self-indulgent at times, which I guess is typical for Zep.

Meh

Higher than a 3 but not a 4. Rendez-Vu and Red Alert are highlights.

This album absolutely enraged me. Not the worst on this list but I just couldn’t take it.

Solid album

Alright background music

Enjoyed this although it sounds a bit the same throughout. Would rate 3.5.

I’ll take another godawful Neil Young album after this

Chaos that doesn’t go anywhere

Still holds up as a damn good album. No skips.

Alright background music

Never gave Jimi a proper listen outside of the big hits. Damn good album. It’s a bit of hard rock, blues, R&B and more genres from song to song. Really interesting use of distortion throughout.

Solid 3.5. Iconic album though and rounding up to a 4.

Considering my typical taste in music I’m surprised to say that I found this too screamy at times. Also, if you told me this was made 10 years before it was actually released, then I’d believe the comments about the sound being ahead of its time. Overall not a bad album. I’d rate above a 3, but not enough to be a 4.

You know what, I’m going to round my rating up to a 4. I guess she’s like a Kate Bush or Tori Amos for Boomers.

Decent album. Scorpio sounds like the best Daft Punk song I’ve never heard.

Decent album

Not bad

I like depressing music but I couldn’t even get through this. Woof.

Great album. Soothing, powerful voice.

+1 star for the Kraftwerk samples. Other than that, could’ve done without this album.

Fucking Neil Young again…but Heart of Gold is such a good song.

I liked Wake Up

Very repetitive but I could listen to again

Decent album to play in the background

Is this country or Irish music? I guess I’m not the intended audience.

This was really good and a great surprise. Never heard of this artist and was a little skeptical since it’s a fairly new release. Loved the varying genres - it sounds modern and retro at once, making it a timeless listen.

If we’re talking about the re-release, I’d drop a point because of the lack of Grace Slick towards the end. Always loved White Rabbit and enjoyed the rest of the album.

Agree with another rather that this is that Kmart and department store shit thy played in the 90s

It was alright

Good album

Good album. Mostly enjoyed it for the nostalgia.

Good listen. Would round up to 4.

Nice background music

It’s alright but good to see this album on here

Good album. Enjoyed the electronic elements and influence from Bowie.

Good album

Not a fan of reggae but this is a well-made album

Meh

Can’t get into it

Takes me back to seeing CDs at an overpriced coffee shop. Not an album I’d typically listen to. Beautiful silky voice. Opening track is damn good.

I like Aaron North but this kind of sucked

It’s a well made album but a chore to get through

It was alright. Thought I’d like this more.

This was good but could’ve been shorter

Love this album. Songs sound better when listening to the album in its entirety. All Apologies is one of the best closers I’ve heard.

Not bad and doesn’t deserve as much hate in the popular comments. Definitely would have been a fun ass show for the audience.

This wasn’t bad but a little underwhelming

Alright background music

Good listen and an iconic voice. Shame her life was so short.

This was so weird

Good album. Absolutely timeless.

Found the commentary unnecessary, would have fit better in a deluxe version of the album. Intro did not age well. But also the commentary was kind of stupid, like why feel like you need to defend your music like that. Album was ok, stronger in the beginning and too much filler in the second half.

After reading the critics’ reviews of this album, I don’t get it. It sounds like any other U2 album. It’s not bad, but it certainly isn’t “dark, industrial, electronic, or sensual.”

Fun album

My interest started going down at Waking the Witch. Otherwise a really good album.

Take me back to when I only knew this guy for wholesome songs about toy friendships

Good album but overstayed its welcome a bit

Don’t care how good Ella Fitzgerald is, this is way too long for the casual listener.

What’s with all these mellow electronica garbage albums. I thought Massive Attack was supposed to be good. This sucked but not as bad as the ones I’ve rated.

Weird but catchy

Life’s a bitch and then you die

Not sure why this is on the list

Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should

No thanks to Phil Spector. I do love the Ronnettes though.

I feel like Muse is a band I would have pretended to like as a kid in 2006 if I knew of them. This dude’s voice really takes away from the music. Too over the top.

Kind of boring

Green Light is such a banger. Rest of the album holds up well enough.

Every song sounds like a variation of Sultans of Swing

Good background music

Can’t do it

No

Why is this so long

What’s up with all these unheard of British bands where the bloke just wails

Had no idea that Proud Mary was a cover by Ike and Tina Turner

Meh

Interesting concept. It’s alright but wouldn’t listen to again.

Thought I’d like this more

I’d rate a 3.5. It’s a little bloated and could do without the interludes.

Had no idea Respect was covered by Aretha Franklin

I guess it’s better than some of the twos I’ve rated

Classic

With a name like Rufus Wainwright and cover art that looks like that, you better make a damn good album. Oh wait..

Pleasantly surprised since the other The Who albums I’ve listened to sucked

This was good but too damn long. I guess I’d like it better in the background but Davis is blowing the shit out of that trumpet.

I felt like I was in the Eddie Murphy SNL skit

Nah

Not for me but good to see on this list

Stevie’s voice is like butter

Would rate a 3.5, but feeling generous

This isn’t hip hop

Yes yes yes! Easiest 5 so far. Flawless album. Moody, dark, sensual, and so danceable, oh my!

Fine for background music

Reminded me a bit of Brian Eno’s Music for Airports ambient album

Pleasantly surprised

Why would anyone think this should belong on this list

lol

Why do I keep getting garbage that sounds like this

A little too long, but it’s alright

I feel like I should like this because it’s Genesis, but I couldn’t even finish it, damn

What a wet blanket

Enjoyed the first half more but still a great album. Ahead of its time.

They’re talented but this was a drag

Meh couldn’t finish it

Oh no. Who asked for these long ass albums by generic sounding ass music?

I love Supernaut

Not bad, it just all sounds the same

Agree with the rater that was reminded of sims music

I think I’d rate this a 4 if it was 20 minutes shorter

I get the dreamy vibe but it’s underwhelming

It’s ok but don’t know why it’s on this list

Why are the vocals so loud. They’re clearly not the highlight here.

I don’t know if I’ll ever truly “get” Prince. A couple of good songs and a bunch of shit I’d rather not listen to.

Not something I’d return to, but can’t deny this is a good one

Seems promising but nope not for me

This is a good album. Too long of a listen though and hard to follow with the remaster editions.

The first song is great. The rest I guess is in background music.

I don’t know what to make of this

So Bono’s always been like that huh? Only highlights are Sunday Bloody Sunday and New Year’s Day and they’re damn good songs. The rest is exhausting.

It’s like 45 minutes of La Grange but not as good

Give me a cigarette in some swanky dark cold bar and I can enjoy this in the background

What’s not to like about Dolly?

Maybe this is what the cool hipsters listened to before stomp, clap, hey

80s butt rock. The first song is good, the rest is a letdown. Would rate 2.5 but not feeling generous for this one.

Oh nah

Not bad. My favorite song from here turns out to be a Prince song. Her voice reminds me of Luanne from King of the Hill.

Pleasant background music. Now I just need something good to eat and drink and maybe a beach.

Not something I’d listen to again but cool that it’s on this list

The cover looks like it was made on PowerPoint

Super talented artist. Shame this was her last album.

Ugh

Not bad but sounds the same

I just don’t have the patience to listen to the few good songs from Missy’s albums

Sounds a little samey, but it’s a good listen and like 30-minute albums. Bad Moon Rising is such a classic.

Nah

I don’t know, sounds like a George Michael rip off

Wow this surprisingly sucked sandwiched between a good opener and closer

Meh

Oh no no no. Who told this bloke we want this?

Can’t find this anywhere but based on other reviews, looks like I’m not missing anything

I think I still prefer George Harrison’s songs over the others. Tomorrow Never Knows is a cool song too - good drumming and liked the effects.

These punk bands overstay their welcome. What happened to quick and punchy albums?

The first song is promising. The rest sucks.

I could listen to it in the background but wouldn’t willingly go out of my way for this. This is better than some of the pretty shirty 2s I’ve heard so I guess it’s in the middle.

Nope

Great album. Still a couple of songs worth skipping.

Less interesting version of the Beatles

I feel like such a fake fan of The Cure not giving this album a proper listen until now, knowing this is a favorite of many fans. On my first listen, I thought is it bad that I prefer Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me over this? But I gave the album another listen and holy shit, this slaps. I pick up on more layers the more I listen. Reminds me a bit of Joy Division. Favorite song is A Strange Day…how could I have slept on this for so long?! Honorable mentions go to One Hundred Years and the title track.

I’m tired boss

Why do I want to hear these long ass generic 70s albums. How many are there?

This could be a 5 if the goofy, filler songs were pushed to b-sides, making the album more cohesive and cutting down to half the play time. It’s like they just threw whatever shit they wanted on this album because they were bigger than Jesus, allegedly.

I guess it’s ok to do drugs to or if you’re in like a space video game world

Not for me but she’s talented

Why is this so long

It bad but I had trouble getting into it

Can’t find this on Amazon so I listened to the title track. Holy shit who let this dude make this?

I’d rate a 4 if they stuck to one style for this album

I don’t know, this was kind of tough to get through

Ok I was going to rate this a 3 but the last song literally made me say “ew” when I heard the spoken word part. I feel like I should like this, but it just didn’t do anything for me.

Would rate a 3.5. Like a Prayer is such a good song.

Would rate a 3.5 and round up. They’re like Icelandic B-52s.

Why do we need a live album by The Who now

Pass

Everybody Knows (Except You) sounds a bit stalkerish. I’m not sure if it’s supposed to be funny but “If” is hilarious. Sounds like the perfect response to the question, “if I were a worm, would you still love me?”

I like the white album better but this is still decent

The familiar hits are great. The rest was ok.

Not as good as other Black Sabbath albums I’ve heard. The sludgey songs were harder to get though but can appreciate that it’s a decent album.

This was kind of a drag

This dude starts off promising and then goes to shit

Great album

I stand by my comment on the last album I had by The Kinks. They’re a less interesting version of the Beatles.

This was a great listen. Felt fitting hearing this shortly after Carole King’s Tapestry.

The Bee Gees have better stuff than this

I recognize the hits and it’s clear the Eagles are talented but this was pretty damn boring.

This was good. Can definitely hear the influence on The Cure.

The radio hits are classics. The rest drags on a little.

I’d rate a 3.5 but went on for a little too long. Lost me towards the end.

This was so close to a 5 but a couple of songs are worth skipping.

A little too long but damn Jimi is talented. Hard to believe this came out in the 60s.

Great opener, the rest was alright

Not bad but won’t go out of my way to listen to. I liked the Bowie mix better.

Damn, I think I like The Smiths and that Morrissey is pretty funny

This was a great album. Only complaint is that the last song took a little long in the intro.

Them Bones is one of the best openers I’ve heard. Album could have been shorter though.

+1 star more than this deserves because of Whole Lotta Love. But baby, baby, baby, baby, oh noooo is right

Got to be a little samey, but a good listen

I’d rate a 3.5, but not high enough to round to a 4. I recognize the influence and can appreciate the wide ranges of genres that blend so well. But it dragged on a bit.

Well this is embarrassing, I like The Smiths

Not bad, not the ABBA I was expecting