1001 Albums Summary

It typified the era but was nothing I would readily recommend

Very innovative and catchy tunes. As always expect the unexpected from Jack and Meg. Fun and provocative.

It is a blended and exceptional album. Song styles range from remnants of Dire Straits to Bob Dylan. Sound blending is amazing and it is worth a listen time and again.

It was fine for heading down memory land but it did not hold up over time.

Reminded me of the uniqueness of Ozzy, a great pioneer with an incredible voice and sense of humor.

Brilliant from beginning to end.

It has it’s place for being a vanguard punk forerunner but does not equate to being on this list.

I have talked about and listened to this amazing musical work for years and to put it bluntly if I could only take five albums with me to hear for the rest of my life, this would be my first pick. It reverberates from beginning to end and will last through the ages.

Great album that capitalizes on great guitar playing, fun songs, and an easier time of life. Almost captures a live Van Halen performance.

While it had a few good songs, the album was all over the place and I found it to be a weak link to the overall magnificent music the Byrds produced.

I have been listening to music all of my life and this was the first time I heard this band. Quite innovative and fun. Combined a big band sound with great pop lyrics. A little redundant at times but overall a great catch.

It does not get much better. Classic rock guitar playing heroes that will live on forever. ZZ will never be eliminated.

One of my favorites of all time and a great prequel to the Miseducation of Lauren Hill which is up there with Songs In The Key of Life. Playful and powerful raps that touch the soul. As I listened to this wonderful record again, it dawned on me that this album set the tone and was replicated in one fashion or another many times. Not going to convince me that Lin Manual Miranda did not have the Fugees in mind when he created Hamilton.

It was interesting and had some new vibes that I had not encountered before. Reminded me at times of Joy Division with a bit more pop attached. Fun but not a repeat listen.

I enjoyed it, especially the first song, but do not feel the band settled into a musical style that was clear and identifiable. At times they sounded like Bowie, and than got very :poppy", and over the course of the album I started to drift as I could not center on the bands perspective and where they wanted to go with their music. With that being said, the first song is catchy and a lot of fun.

Smashing Pumpkins are a band that is here to stay. Lyrical and raw music that is original and stands on its own. Only thing better than listening to Smashing Pumpkins in whatever format suits you, is seeing the band perform live. Easily makes the cut as being one of the greatest blended hard core albums of all times.

Here goes-that album was absolutely awful and leads me to think that AI is generating this list. There have been some greats so far, but this was nothing but fast babble that I will not listen to again.

Loved this album from the first time I heard. Captured the heart and soul of those who struggle and reminded me of a Steinbeck novel. Fast Cars is the crowd pleaser but there are multiple great songs captured on this one. Was happy to see Luke Combs recognized and brought Fast Cars back to life.

It does not get any better than the King of the Blues. Every note hits perfection on this captivating live album.

It was fine but I am not sure why it made the list. Nice background music that incorporated world music but not something I would be likely to listen to again.

I grew up listening to Sly and his cutting edge music. When he first hit the scene there had been nothing like him before. Borrowing from funk, rock and a big band sound, he created a genre all his own. Shaped the future of music in so many ways. I love the album Stand. It rocks until the last two songs which I think via the instrumental moves us away from the rapid pulse and protest of the earlier songs. For this reason, I am rating this one a 4.

This album is a must for this list. It is the start of what becomes a very varied style across albums for the Beatles and contains the song Michelle, one of the most beautiful love songs ever written, as well as Norwegian Wood, a titillating ballad that set the Paul Anca fans off the rails. An amazing album that I continue to frequently listen to.

Amazing album and one I am consistently drawn back to. One great song after another by the musician's musician. Van Morrison is an incredible talent. Nothing beats Into the Mystic.

Another amazing pick. Nothin gets better than Stairway to Heaven and the entire album could play as the soundtrack to the Lord of the Rings. The guitar playing of Page, and the singing of Plant at both their primes. What can beat that? Nothing!

First time I heard this album and I was impressed. Very blended sound and I was not able to identify what decade it was from. Enjoyable and creative sound.

A very interesting album that did not hold my attention throughout. Much preferred the collaboration of Ladysmith and Paul Simon. Incredible talent that failed to stir.

A bit long but a beautiful concept album that illustrates the writing and musical skills of the man who was the heart and soul of the Beatles.

This one brings back lot of memories. It was on my turntable daily for a long time. Tina's voice is amazing from first to last cut and she captures the life of the downtrodden on Private Dancer as well as Tracy Chapman did with Fast Cars. Masterpiece of an album.

I thought it was okay, had one good song, but on the overall reminded me of a Wham cover band. Would be fine to see them to chill out in a small venue but nothing to get excited about here.

There is no such thing as a bad Beck album. He is one of the most eclectic artists out there varying his sounds from electronic to folk without a glance. Love his music but this one was not one of my favorites as no individual song sticks with me. Still he is a musical genius who deserves to be celebrated even if a beat is missed here and there.

Outstanding Album from beginning to end. Understanding the sad direction that his life took makes this album all the more poignant. An amazing song writer.

Decent quasi metal band but not something I would be a repeat listener of. Much prefer Pearl Jam and other similar types of bands who fit into this genre.

The Pet Shop Boys are a unique and fun sound and provide great listening music in the car. I just don't think that they offer music that is lasting and I think that they play to a limited listening group. Great vocals but few of their songs remain in your head once the air time is over.

An amazing early offering of the magic of Coltrane. It takes a little time for the album to build but it is one long composition that ends in a crescendo. No doubt that this is indeed one of the greatest jazz albums of all time.

This one was not an easy find but I was able to locate it on old vinyl stored in an attic and mercifully it was not warped and played very well. Made me very nostalgic for the early 60, and the chance to have seen Jerry Lee live at the height of his prowess. Amazing and gifted original rock and roller who deserves all the accolades he receives.

I like Wilco and Jeff Tweedy but I find this album to be mostly background noise. I am not sure what the band is attempting to pull off, and the music is not very good when on a long drive, as overall it becomes increasingly dull as the songs wind on.

Outstanding from start to finish. Exemplary rock album but one of the best political bands of all times. The drumming is intense and places you in the War zone. Nothing beats the opening number Sunday Bloody Sunday with a wind down that occurs on Surrender the second to last song. Amazing journey with a premier band from start to finish.

Exceptional album that was at the forefront of the Latin scene before rock and roll was really a thing. It made me want to quit my job, head to the Copa and dance the night away. Easy to see how Santana was heavily influenced by the beats on this outstanding album that should be in the Smithsonian.

I have listened to this album many times and I cannot say that I fully get it. It has made multiple top 100 album lists and has received rave reviews but the music of Frank Ocean eludes me. I find it rather droll and not very melodious and it has never been my go to. Pyramid stays in my mind as it is a tragic song about the unsexy side of stripping and the desperate measures someone will go through to put food on the table. Sierra Leonne also works but the rest of the album just drags on.

Good fun. Makes you want to dance.

There will never be another Nina Simone. Amazing vocalist who put her heart and at times her life on the line. Her music was timely, stirring, risk taking and will never be forgotten. It is also sultry as hell.

Very good and worth a listen.

The Temptations were the best of the Motown era and this early album helped launch their career. A Cloud Nice of a production from start to finish.

Some good songs but not one of my favorite Taylor Swift albums. Does not hold up to Red by any means.

Amazing and a forerunner for the great jazz and R&B that was to follow. This album was early in Ms. Vaughan's decades long career and one knows from the first listen that she would be here to stay.

A fun group with a number of great songs. Saw them several times as an opening band before I steamed their music and found them to be quite entertaining. Odd name for a really solid emo band.

The work of a genius is an understatement. Amazing from start to finish and I never felt blue. Remarkable and life enhancing work from a man who was often angry, except for when he got into his Zen and played for all mankind.

Not going with this one. The opening song Kicks is the only one that slightly holds up due to some nostalgia. The rest of this album showcases mediocre talent and a lead singer who can't hold a note. Does not belong on any lists of great albums.

I would rate this one as ambient music which is how I feel about most of Brian Eno's work. It is catchy for a time but over the course of an album, I find his music to become background music and it is certainly not where I go to enhance a mood. Great composer who I enjoyed more when he played with Roxy Music.

Certainly a rock classic with some great songs but just not in the same league as classic bands like Zepplein,

It was pretty decent easy listening metal. Not quite up there with Richie B and Rainbow but the lead did have a solid voice and the tempo was driving.

Not sure why it is on the list. A well known session musician but I found the album to be rather obtuse and not really worth a listen. Did not have catchy Afro or Latin beats.

Enjoyed it. Reminded me of the Clash but with not the same bite. Fun but will probably not return for another listen.

Superb from beginning to end. Great songs with social conscience. This one should make the top 100 list of all times.

It was fun. Reminded me of the Clash a bit but not quite as good. Certainly worth a listen.

Honestly, I have no clue as to how this album made the list. It was primarily noise and it was not ambient noise. Limited coherence throughout. Not something I will recommend or listen to again.

Not impressed. Emo band that does not have a vibe and is not in the same league as The Cure. Not impressed.

Outstanding start to finish.

Why was this on the list? Just noise, that does not qualify as ambient.

No doubt this is a groundbreaking album that assisted Gangster rap assessing the mainstream Risk taking and with great beats. With that said the anger expressed is not what I feel I need to listen to in these troubling times.

Even if this is not up to the standards of War, it is still an amazing listen. Some stellar moments on this opus. One is a standout on its own.

I had never listened to The Specials from beginning to end on any album and I really enjoyed this. Had the British Jamaican music combo going and it worked and was a enjoyable to listen to.

The album starts off with the song Shaft, one of the greatest R$B and movie songs of all time. The rest of the album does not quite hold up and by the end it started to sound like lounge music.

Enjoyed it. Iggy does the grunge better than anyone else.

I have always found the Cocteau Twins to have great harmony but to be essentially background music. Not a fan.

Honestly, it was awful. Just noise.

Not one of their best and nowhere near the quality of Avalon. Was not a fan of this disconnected series of songs. Not worth a second listen.

It was fun, upbeat and different. Great musicians in a step away from mainstream music of the times and well done.

Awesome piece of music and she did it all before the Lion King which is infused with her sounds and Ladysmith Black Mombasa. Many of the rifts used by Peter Seeger and early folk heroes were predated by this wonderful forerunner who put Afrobeat on the map. Outstanding.

I recommend skipping this one. Attempted to cross into a number of genres and there are many bands in these genres that override what was essentially a lot of noise.

Not my favorite Ray Charles album but with that being said one can never go on listening to his raspy voice, amazing piano playing, and superb orchestral accompaniment. One of the greats of all time.

It was a decent listen. Morrissey always challenges and it is hard to get past his perspectives and politics but no doubt he is a great singer.

Ravi Shankar is one of the greatest musical influencers and performers of all times. The Beatles and many other 60's performers utilized his sound and the world is better for it. Phenomenal album composed by a phenomenal musician and humanitarian.

At first I was taken aback by the meandering dialogue but by the time the album ended it was full out dance time.

Amazing from start to finish. Unique and challenging. Radiohead always delivers.

Not impressed. Really thought that Tiny Tim was the lead vocalist.

Great riffs that lend expression to those that society has held down but not something I will return again and again to listen to. Provocative stuff that I do not usually choose to listen to that is painful but well executed. An important record and social commentary.

Not up there with The Bends and OK Computer but still Radiohead which makes it worth a listen from time to time.

Has there been a Black Sabbath album that does not rate a 5? One of the most entertaining and challenging sounds to hit the turntables. An amazing debut that spoke to greater things to come.

I very much enjoyed it. Great songwriter with some awesome musical collaborations. Superbly produced.

Did not like it at all. A lot of noise and not worth the time.

One of the best metal bands of all time and this album proves it. Listen to it frequently and never bored.

Not trying to be snide but I have no idea how this album made the list. It was awful from the first cut to the last. Not surprised I never heard of them. Cross this one off the list.

A phenomenal album by an incredible band that continues to be politically relevant.

I enjoy the police but this album is not their best. Great start with Message In the Bottle but too much random jazz towards the end.

Not impressed much. Grade B version of Leonard Cohen and other poet songwriters.

It does not get any better than this ultimate Blues/Rock band. Amazing album plum full of amazing music.

Loved this album in the 90's but it has not fully held up. Still enjoyable but not a masterpiece.

It was quite good and had a solid alt 90's sound. Interesting and fun to listen to.

George Jones sang the saddest, heart grabbing Country tunes of all time. Musical giant whose legacy will remain.

I tend not be a huge heavy metal fan but Korn is King in this genre. Strong metal rifts and you can understand the lyrics. One of the great bands for those who like to be fully energized.

Very good, creative and a lot of fun. Smart, cerebral and hip all at the same time. Superb.

One of the two greatest folk singers of all time to come out of the 60's and still be going. An artist I listen to all the time and a magnificent introductory album.

Great album and introduction to a hard rock group with a profound sound that only got better over time.

Skynard and the Allman Brothers best Southern rockers of al time. But this album takes the prize from the opening song to Simple Man and the greatest country concert song of all time-Freebird. I would give this one a 10.

Good sound that was captivating when it came out and still a lot of fun to listen to

Loud and primal and exceptionally well done. Raw energy comes out of this concept album. A keeper.

I had not heard this group before and I was moderately impressed. Energetic but not too poppy sounding that reminded me of many other alt bands. The songs had some humor to them while still taking on some tough topics. I would rate this one as a 3.5

Very solid album with Yellow one of the best Coldplay songs right in the middle of the setlist. Quite enjoyable.

I enjoyed it very much. Great samba music, easy to listen to while you write.

It was fun to listen to but it not draw me in and I probably won't got to it again.

Was not really into it. For the must part, just synthetic noise.

My opinion of this group and album has changed. Originally, I like the raw sound but the more I have listened to it, I have found it to be an ode to hate and to have no redeeming value so I am dropping low on this one.

A decent album. First song is the best and sets the pace. Enjoyable but not ground breaking. Worth an occasional listen.

It is okay but a lot of other bands do the heavy music a lot better. A B level band that earns a 3.

An amazing album recorded during the tail end of the Beatles career as a band. Have listened to it many times which will continue for as long as I can hear.

Odd title for an album by a band I had never heard of and I was surprised. A broad range in musical styles across songs and solid vocals made this one a new found treat.

Great album. Black Keys have a unique sound that holds up against any band. Thoroughly enjoyable and worth multiple listens.

It was glorious and soothing from start to finish. Jazz the most intricate genre in music is exemplified by the work of Mr. Monk.

Not a fan. A lot of hype surrounds this group and I have tried to listen many times but I do not get the vibe. Good musicians but nothing that moves me.

It was very weird and I am not sure why it was recommended for a listen. Definitely a once and done for me.

It will sound redundant for each Stevie Wonder album that is presented, but the man is a child prodigy and genius who is and always will be progressive and cutting edge. Urban, beats mixed with love songs about partners and children, everything is covered. Another artist I listen to over and over again.

Have been a Leonard Cohen fan since I was a young adolescent. Soulful poet laureate who wrote some of the most intimate and mystical songs. If I could I would give all his albums a 10.

Initially based on the first cut I thought this album was going to be a bust but it really grew on me as the genres changed so much and it had a concept album feel by the end.

Really enjoy this band. Melodic and catchy music. Understated musicians who are phenomenal to listen to.

When you get past the hype and the talent displayed with the writing, one is left with a feel bad, destructive album that plays with murdering a mom and throwing her in the sea in front of her daughter. Destructive and disgusting and not worth a listen.

Best emo band of all time on the record that defines them. Understanding piece of well conceived melancholy.

A bold conceptual album that harbors some of the Police's best individual music like Every Breath You Take and Walking In Your Footsteps makes this a masterpiece slightly tamed by a horrible song such as Mother.

It was fine but nothing to write home about. For the most part rather relaxing background music.

It was absolutely awful and I am not sure how this album could make any list.

A very enjoyable concept album as is almost the case with all of the music delivered by Radiohead. Mystical, challenging and quite enjoyable.

Cutting edge music that holds up today and the anchor of the NYC punk scene. Great songs that challenged the social mores that are as fresh today as they were 50 years ago.

It was nice to listen to but not something I would return again for a long time.

Quite enjoyable and different sound than many bands I listen to. Reminded me of the Cure but less emo.

It was evident that the band had a lot of fun making this eclectic sound. Highs and lows abound but it is worth a listen to from time to time.

It is very relaxing but becomes a little repetitious as the album runs on. Come Away with Me the song elevates this album to a 4.

I enjoy Parliament but find the music to be a bit repetitious at times.

Not crazy about this one. Found the vocalists voice to be annoying and they sounded like a wannabe Pet Shop Boys. There are reasons why I never heard of them.

Liked this band and album a lot when it first came out but it has not help up that well and the song Mongoloid has become increasingly more offensive over time.

It’s Elvis the King. What’s not to like.

There is a reason Kendrick won the Pulitzer. Busting out rhymes with the best lyrics since Dylan. Captures the soul of this disrupted nation.

Excellent live album and always worth a listen.

It starts slow but quickly accelerates with many nostalgic and well written songs. Great throwback album to listen to when in a 60's mood.

Have been a Sam Cooke fan for as long as I can remember and this perfect album maximizes why.

Nice piece of listening music. Easy and soothing to write with. A bit traditional for my taste in jazz but it is still a keeper.

Not a fan. He fades his music way too much and what is with the Yoko Ono screaming that occurred? Definite example of a so so musician trying to be a hipster.

So I am from Jersey and a week does not go by that I do not tune in to Old Blue Eyes who I believe has the greatest singing voice of all time. Sad and sentimental album that I would award a 10.

One of the most gifted and angelic singers to have crossed the planet. Leonard Cohen salutes with a Halleluiah

A great one. New York alt music scene came into existence through the genius of Lou Reed, Nico and his band. Starts out with a pretty little song Sunday Morning and moves quickly into celebration of alternative lifestyles of the NYC Village scene. Solid from start to finish.

This one was a deep dive for me. I had forgotten about Joan Armatrading and how often I listened to her unique sound. Excellent album from start to finish.

One of the greatest crooners and sexual singers of all time. If Marvin Gaye does not set the mood for romance, nothing does. Outstanding, provocative and ahead of it's time. Proves intimacy can be sung about without explicitly.

Beautiful harmony and stories from master composures who will always occupy top 10 lists.

Absolutely awful. If I want to listen to Summertime Blues I go to the Who. Pure noise by a weak band that rightfully has come and gone.

Another stones gem that brightens up after the rivieting Paint It Black as an opener.

Beck is the constant innovator and he is the most varied artist on the planet. Great vibes to this one and worth multiple listens.

Seriously have no idea how this made the list. Nothing going for this one. Name fits.

It had some pizzazz and I would listen to it again.

Not one of my favorites. Tired of the cursing and rich white kids whining. Not on my radar.

It was okay. Rather gloomy, good orchestrations but not a band that has ever really excited me.

I enjoyed this never heard album a lot. Had an edge along with humor. Gary Gilmore's eyes is a great song.

I am a big Radiohead fan but this is not one of my favorites. A bit too industrial for my taste.

Yes, Stan is a provocative song but the anger of this album as is the case with all Eminem albums turns me off,

It was excellent. Great harmonies and one of the first bands to incorporate rock, folk, and country. An album to be celebrated.

One of the most enjoyable and madcap albums of all time. Awesome pick.

I was not familiar with the music and do not know the language so my vote should not count for much.

It was okay. Psychedelic stuff does not hold up that well.

Outside of Phil Spector turning out to be a murdering psychopath, this is a flawlessly produced Christmas Album highlighted by Darlene Love which is truly a gift for the holidays.

Awesome album, consistent with the Stones massive body of work.

Not a fan. Not the Dead and for the most part just a lot of warm up band sounds.

Not a real fan. It had a few moments but not something I will listen to again and frankly the occasional dialogue made no sense and the entire concept genre was rather boring.

Heartfelt and spiritual early album from one of the country greats of all time.

It was okay.

It was okay. Had some decent moments but nothing to write home about.

Enjoyable and early Bowie is always worth a listen.

Enjoyable and creative. Easily one of the top 100 albums of all times. Frequently listen to this one.

Neil Young always hits the mark and the live cuts were great.

I adored this album when it premiered and has the opportunity to see Cat Steven at Carnegie Hall. Amazing, poignant and lyrical music that holds up well.

The boss never lets me down. Great rock with strong thoughts attached.

Band was clearly a precursor to the Byrds but not as enjoyable. Early folk rock that is worth a listen once or twice.

It was okay but it is understandable why this is a relatively unknown and obsolete band.

Very early Miles before he became angry and isolating. Always amazing music.

Not at all a fan. Found this one to be pandering and boring.

Tom Waits is one of the most innovative and oddly successful raspy voiced musicians of our times. He is a poet and a true original and his work is to be celebrated.

I think that Queen hit the mother load with Night At the Opera and that this particular album is reflective of the overall good quality of the band across the spectrum of time. Not much would have occurred without the voice of Freddie Mercury who could have propelled any band to the stratosphere.

The Queen of Soul never got it wrong. Nothing but respect for the best.

Not a big fan of rap in general but it was a nostalgic listen into the early days of the genre.

Good R&B sound that certainly lends itself to a good mood. Worth a listen.

Awesome and up there with Tommy. Great music that tears down the suburbia myth. It is a classic for all times.

Sad loss. So talented.

Interesting but a bit too esoteric for my taste.

Overall not a bad album with some songs that are well known and entertain. Nostalgic album that has a feel good vibe.

It goes without saying that Oasis is one of the most controversial and premier rock bands of all time. They are back and this outstanding album is a perfect illustration of why there popularity never abates.

One of the great historians of the American music scene. American Pie and Vincent on the same album. Classics!

Outstanding, Country blues, rock was never better.

Another classic by the best

As the title states this is album is sweet. James Taylor at his early best and not much as changed throughout the years. Outstanding album.

Great beats and orchestrations. Genius with a rather twisted mind for sure.

I happen to really like The Cowboy Junkies and I am hooked on their version of Sweet Jane, Album, however is a bit too mellow but still worth a listen to from time to time.

I am neutral on this one. Had some nice melodies but at times sounded like music from a science fiction film. Not something I will go back to.

A lot of noise, not great vocals, not impressed.

Pearl Jam-The One amazing from start to finish and embedded with social conscience. Stand out band.

It is still a great listen and got a positive vote from my nine year old granddaughter as well. A sound of it's own.

Not Much to write home about and not a fan.

The word genius gets overused but not when it comes to Ray Charles. A musician and composer who crossed genres deserves every accolade that has come his way.

One of the top guitarists in the world. Unique and gifted.

Not a fan. A lot of noise and this band never really did it for me.

It was okay. Never really changed the pace throughout the album and not song really stood out. Not a fan.

Great album as is always the case from Radiohead.

A wonderful album by one of the best songwriters on the planet. A 5 and than some.

Really enjoyed this one. Great song writing and music that is quite catchy. Highly recommend.

Everything that was put out by Steely Dan was amazing. In my opinion, Aja is the best of the bunch.

It was enjoyable and worth another listen

I am not a big Pixies fan and find most of their music to be a wall of noise. Will take the Pogues any day.

I love Ella but a bit too much orchestration on this one for me.

Really enjoyed it and I am not a huger rap fan. Beats are incredible and this album is now nostalgic.

Not much to listen to. None of the tunes were not catchy and will pass.

Really enjoyed listening to this early classic. Stones were clearly a blues band long before they became hard rockers and it is easy to see why they became the longest living rockers of all times.

A bit too emo but entertaining. Kings of dread infused techno.

It was very good. Enjoy there techno vibes.

Took big band and modernized it.

Was away and could not listen.

Not quite the Beatles or solo George Harrison but the best of McCartney post Beatles tenure.

Enjoyable but not the Beatles.

I am not a big fan of most rap artists and although Run is cutting edge, in my view they merit a 3.

Amazing when it premiered and amazing to listen to today. Alongside the Eagles and the Indigo Girls, best harmonies of all time.

I have always enjoyed Muse. Edgy band with interesting vocals.

Morrissey is a very strange person and his angst shows on the majority of the songs on this album. Still his music can be mood transformative and he is definitely one of a kind.

I found it to be repetitive and not really worth another listen. Not a huge fan.

The big man who kicked off the rock sounds that were soon to emerge. Amazing and innovative musical genius.

A classic. One of the greatest crossover country stars of all time.

Not a fan. Always thought this band was more noise than music.

Enjoyable but not something that I will return to again and again.

The album of the 90's and the anthem for troubled suburbia. Cutting edge, lyrical, sardonic and one of the 100 greatest albums of all time. Ironic I can not rate it a 10.

I like the oldies and the nostalgia but this one was too deep in the vault and I think it's time has come. Not a fan.

I enjoyed it and it was fun to hear Willie do Sinatra type standards. Willie has an amazing array of talents and he deserves a 5 for this album and the extraordinary work he has produced in a career that tops 70 years.

Cutting edge rock by four of the most amazing individuals who picked up an instrument, pure synergy.

It was awful and fowl and had no talent. Starting to believe AI is generating this list. No way anyone would value this album.

Has always been one of my favorite alternative albums. Simply a lot of fun.

The album contains the song Sara which is an amazing song but overall the album is good but does not come close to Rumors.

Awesome album. Some amazing guitar licks housed in lyrical and at times funny music. A keeper.

Another great piece of music by a unique and innovative band. Always a pleasure to listen to.

Interesting alternative music that is always intriguing if not completely spot on. Worth a listen from time to time.

Wonderful album but a band that continue to intrigue me to this day. A plethora of great songs.

Amazing music and writing from one of the greatest music icons.

It was okay but there are a lot better vocalist with his folkie emo style. No a huge fan.

Honestly pure garbage from beginning to end. A wall of noise that does belong on this list.

It was okay. I think Wilco can be tedious at times and are somewhat overrated.

It was fine to listen to but rather ordinary and this is not a band I am likely to listen to on a repeat basis. No standout songs.

There has never been a bad Bowie album but outside of Hero's there is little on the album that remains catchy and the improv stuff at the end just doesn't work.

It was enjoyable but not an album that will stick with me for very long.

The godfather of reggae music still thrills me to this day. Outstanding and upbeat album that will stand the test of time.

Not bad, a bit over the top at times but still worth a listen.

Great album that stands the test of time.

Innovative and breaking with the traditional jazz format of the time, this is a pioneering album by a young jazz giant just getting started.

Really enjoy this album and frequently listen to it. Has the vibe of today's youth with a very catchy and at times upbeat sound.

Very eccentric but influential band whose music still has a strong cult following which is well deserved.

It was good but not in the same league of Willie, John, and Kris but still quite enjoyable.

I had never heard of this band before. Interesting B grade Bowie sounding music.

It was something I had not heard before. Interesting but not something I will quickly return to.

An amazing album with song songs, blues and a lot of soul. Outstanding.

Honestly is there a score less than one. One of the most awful sounding and over rated bands of all time.

Great songwriter but the music is way too slow at times and is not very catchy.

Nothing to write home about outside of We Are Family. Mediocre disco sounding band that can be passed up. Would be a 1 if it were not for We Are Family which is a keeper.

Not a fan. He has a great song The Sun Won't Shine Anymore as a member of the Walker brothers but as a solo he sounds like a Vegas lounge singer.

It was okay. Find Simple Minds to be a B level band with a few enjoyable songs.

Not a fan. Dentist office music.

Even when there are retakes and cuts on the album, the genius of Jimi Hendrix rings true.

Wonderful voice and heart felt songs that are timeless.

A massively entertaining album that flourishes many years later. Genius and talent run hand and hand. As many stars as you want.

Not a fan. A lot of noise that was not done well. Not surprised I had never heard of this band.

I did not realize how bad this disco band who tried to sound like the cure was. Sexy Dwarf and similar songs were poorly written and offensive.

It had its moments but nothing that makes me want to return to it occurred, Giving it a 3 for effort,

Mystical music with a tech side. An amazingly diverse band's masterpiece.

This album was a trip down Memory Lane. Forgot about how much I liked Fairport Convention. Mystical 60's band in their own lane.

Really original and well produced. One of the top 100's of all times.

An amazing talent who possessed creativity and an outstanding voice who passed way too soon.

Nostalgic and very unique. Kinks had their own sound which shined through on this album.

I heard never heard of Grant Lee Buffalo. Found the album to be good not great but did enjoy listening to it.

Kinks have a style all their own and continue to earn the kudos that comes their way.

As is true for everything produced by the Talking Heads, this is an imaginative and incredible album with humor and great beats.

Really enjoyed this album. Had not heard of this group but it was well worth the listen.

Not one I expected to be on the list. French ballads are fine but Jacques Brel is not a contender for the greatest 1,000 list.

Another great one by the musician who may be the greatest contemporary musician.

Not a fan. Nothing stood out at all and I was rather bored by this droll album.

One of the greatest hard rock albums and bands of all time. Nothing beats The Rooster and Dirt is worth a listen to at any time.

Really good vibe on this album.

Excellent. The Scientist is a song that can be listened to again and again as is the case with the entire album.

Song were good and the guitar playing was even better.

Amazing band that laid the foundation for the world-wider Afro-Cuban music scene. Stunning music that will live forever.

An album that continues to be a lot of fun to listen to.

Outstanding and one of the best rock albums of all time.

It was okay. A lot of noise and they vibe of the songs never changed and they all sounded alike. Not a big fan.

Was not real impressed. Different but not outstanding,

Amazing. I consider it the greatest piece of musical work of my generation and perhaps of all time.

Elvis is called the King for a reason. Amazing early work.

It was okay but no songs stood out as something worth listening to again.

If you like metal, this is the band that rules.

It is a groundbreaking album with orchestral backup to Ghetto lyrics and a celebration of life in the hood. The constant use of foul language and racial slurs just does not sit well.

Not really fond of this group. B version of Depeche Mode. Nothing new.

As stated when the last Captain Beefheart landed on the list. One or two songs are okay but for the most part have no interest in his odd mix of music.

Very good but not the best of Bob Marley's many albums.

Has some great songs and also a few duds but still enjoy listening to the Rascals.

It was okay for it's genre but nothing I prefer to listen to on a regular basis.

Awesome and edgy album that blurs the lines between punk and hard rock. A keeper.

Great album but pales a little in comparison to Pet Sounds. All in all a keeper.

Excellent and upbeat techo jazz album that holds up. Highly energized music.

I am not a big rap fan but Snoop can be funny and engaging and he does not take himself too seriously.

A long term favorite that dates back to high school. Nirvana for the Boomers.

It has some really good songs but a few duds so I am going with a 4.

It was okay. Unique but gets boring over time.

Intriguing sound and great voice.

As everything done by Prince, the greatest guitar player after Hendrix, this album rocks from start to finish.

It was interesting but became redundant rather fast.

Not a fan. Bad version of NY Dolls and Bands of this ilk with a racial vibe. Should not have made the list.

Awesome from start to finish and the anthem of my youth.

Liked it when I was younger but now sounds like a wall of distorted noice.

Awesome and a lot of fun. Innovative, catchy and a hit from start to finish.

Very 80's and very good. Holds up well over time.

Awesome from start to finish. Outstanding band that continues to thrive.

Never heard of John Grant but really liked the album. A bit offensive at times but enjoyable all the same.

Amazing album and perfect for the upcoming summer.

It was good, had a great song Disney Girls and several other highlights but it is not Pet Sounds.

Great instrumentals but singing is rather weak.

Not a fan. Random and all over the place,

A major Bowie milestone. Starts off slow and owns the turntable by the time the music ends. A masterpiece.

Classical and funny. Mr. Newman is a genius who knows how to push boundaries. Phenomenal songwriter.

A great throwback album with some really catchy tunes.

Really solid and a lot of fun. Enjoy the early days of Gorillaz over what they are putting out now.

Very good. Moby never fails to deliver.

Great album.

Not bad. Had a good beat.

Awesome to this day. Amazing guitar playing. One of the best bands of all time.

Bjork is different and amazing. One of the kind musical and visual artist.

I was not well aware of this group and I enjoyed their music a lot.

Very intriguing music that crosses between many genres. Great voice. I am a big fan.

Not Bowie's ultimate best but still a great album with some very catchy tunes.

Ground breaking grunge album that continues to stir the spirit.

It was awful. Sounds like Vegas Lounge music. Not worth a listen.

Outstanding and as good today as it was at initial release. A keeper for all times.

Excellent album with hit after hit. Costello at his peak.

Amazing vocals and soulful songs. What a talent.

So glad this was added to the list. Magnificent band from the 60's that have become a bit obscure and need to be recognized and revitalized.

Enjoyable but a bit too out there for repeat listens.

New one for me which was surprisingly quite enjoyable and fun to listen to.

Awesome. One of the greatest Blues Performers of all time. Outstanding.

Do not think it has held up so well and the songs sound way too poppy at this point in my life. Band needs to be put to rest.

Little Richard is one of the kings of rock and roll.

I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Difficult orchestrations and really worked the base in my car.

Not bad but got redundant over time.

Great throwback album that still holds up. Time of the Seasons still rocks.

Amazing harmonies and very creative. An album to listen to time and again.

Honestly this was awful. Trying to be creative sounded like high school band tune up.

Courtney Love and Hole have never got the kudos they deserve for this hard rocking musical piece of work.

It was awful. Absurd name for a band that has nothing to offer. Total miss on this one.

Was nor impressed. Mediocre at best

Outstanding from beginning to end. Vibrant energy and soul spreads like jam on toast.

Great writer but music is very monotone and just did not hold my attention.

It was really bad glam rock and not near the New York Dolls or T Rex. Would not listen again.

A different sixties sound that holds up to this day. Psychedelic guitars rock.

One of the most amazing and talented musicians of all time and this early work is a masterpiece.

Come on. One of the best thousand albums with the Humpty Dance as it's centerpiece.

Exceptional from beginning to end. One of the groups masterpieces. I could be exiled if I had this album to accompany me.

Outstanding as is the case with all of the albums created by Steely Dan.

Some great songs but for the most part the sound of the Carpenters sound obsolete.

Interesting but redundant as time wore on.

Have always been a big fan of Fela Kuti. A true music and political revolutionary.

Throwback album from the 60's with vocals that still wollop.

I thought it was nothing but awful noise. Have no idea how this made the list.

As always Herbie Hancock delivers. Innovative musician who deserves all the kudos that comes his way.

Awesome early Beatles who only got better over time.

Santana rules

Outstanding. One of Springsteen’s best.

His legacy as a child molestor should remove him from all best lists.

Fine but not great

Interesting but not great.

Chelsea Girl is a fine song but the album is dated and Nico's sound does not hold up.

It was fun and a good listen. Enjoy his take on New York.

Exceptional punk rock album that holds it's own over time. Best loud music out there.

It was okay but nothing to write home about. Not something I will go back to.