1001 Albums Summary

I hate that South Park was my first introduction to Joy Division. Their impression was so spot on it’s all I can hear. Some of the songs are poppy/ but a lot sounds the same.

Another band with a lead singer with a silly/ distinct voice. I like this album a lot more than I thought i would, but his voice is so cartoonish!! The opening bells sound was definitely sampled by Daft Punk,

I enjoyed this album much more than I anticipated. The second half is stronger than the first. definitely weird, and cohesive. (and another weird voiced singer)

I knew most of these songs. the ones I didn't i liked, but a few sounded like other songs. "May this be love" = "Angel" for the first few moments at least.

Not for me, but I can appreciate the artistry.

meh- I don't get it. mid vocals, repeating melodies & instrumentals. outdated, misogynistic lyrics.

This is a novelty act, right? Nobody listens to this earnestly, right? So annoying.

This was a weird and beautiful musical journey. I see where the Bojack theme was influenced. I've never heard of Charles Mingus before today.

A good pop-punk album. its fun to think that this was coming out the same time as Nirvana. what a beautiful/ transitional time for rock.

I liked this fine, but don't feel like I'd listen to it through again. It feels like a moment in time. the casualness of the album really dates it. But I mostly enjoyed the album.

I have been putting off listening to this album. I HATED I Believe In A Thing Called Love in 2003 and was dreading listening to more of this silly-voiced novelty act. There were a few guitar riffs that I enjoyed, but overall, my original assessment was correct.

Listening to it once through was enough with me. His flow is beautiful, and the timbre of his voice is beautiful. Some of the beats were obnoxious and I didn't catch all the lyrics. It's amazing that I've never heard of someone with 14M monthly listeners

This album was haunting and at times boring. I loved the lyrics that I tuned in to, but for most of the album i was just thinking about how this man died two weeks later.... and he sounds like it.

ELO is classic fun. I Turn To Stone and Mr. Blue Sky are two of my favorite songs of all time. I don't know if I've ever listened to this album all the way through. It got weird, but I held on, and it was worth it!

I hated this album. I hated it a lot more than I thought I would. Its theatrical in the most amateur way. His voice is bad; the songs are bad. It's just a weird novelty act. I want my 47 minutes back!

I've never heard of this band, but I've definitely heard their big song. The album is a fun listen. Its definitely got some talking heads, Police, & Blondie influences (or is Haircut 100 influences of those bands? not sure which came first). Having me listen to a 3 hour long extended cut 40th anniversary album was unnecessary, but I did it!

This was such a random album to pick. its southern rock/ Jethro Tull. Very late- 60's. very generic.

The Rolling Stones are boring. One or two of their acoustic songs that I'd never heard before sounded nice, but i just don't get them. it took me a few tries to get all the way through the album.

I've heard of this band before but don't think I've ever listened to them. it's fine reggae and clearly on influence on modern ska music and Subline. It didn't change my life though and I won't be revisiting this album.

I've never listened to this album or really Depeche Mode and I really like it. it's like, proto-NIN. spooky and fun with good beat/ sound effects. I've listened to this album at least 3 times through today.

PJ Harvey has always been an illusive listen. I really enjoy female-fronted rock adjacent music, but never got into PJ. Listening to an entire album I get it more. I dont think I will revisit her work but I appreciate her work.

I knew a lot of songs on this album. U2 is generic. Bono’s voice is generic. There were some great guitar licks and drums and arrangements. Bono will always be number 2

I really wanted to like this, but I was just bored the whole time. It's typical 1970's easy listening pop rock. meh.

I love this album. It's interesting musically, moody, & sexy.

What a beautiful, gentle album. "Alexander's Ragtime Band" was one of my voice lesson songs. I never knew it was a Ray Charles song!! This album is aptly named, "The Genius..." because it really is.

Norah Jones has a beautiful voice. this album reminds me of our family vacation in Oceanside. We rented someone's condo and they had this album, and I played it over and over. (This was way before Air bnb) Nostolgia aside, a lot of the songs sound the same and I found myself not really paying attention at some points.

I didn't like this. I had to force myself to listen to it though. I get that Elvis like, changed music but I just don't get it. 2 stars for being iconic but really my heart says 1.

its a pretty typical 1969/ Hippie album. it's nice for background music but certainly not earch-shifting.

beautiful harmonies, and a lovely time capsule with the skits.

I love standards and I have performed many of these songs before. There are many misogynistic undertones but that maybe adds to its charm. this was certainly a moment in time.

Another 1960's generic-sounding album. trying very hard to have the Bob Dylan inflections. nothing inspiring here.

I was excited to listen to this, but I was very disappointed. Every chorus for every song on this album, I expected them to break into "pretty in pink"...it all sounded the same.

I thought Iggy Pop was a punk guy. this is weird/ artsy adult contemporary bs. nope.

I had to pause before writing anything because all I could think was "what the heck did I just listen to?" It was weird in the worst way. very dated. Trying to be mainstream/ futuristic but came across pandering and like cultural appropriation. I gave one extra star because King of Pain & Wrapped Around your Finger are jams.

The harmonies- the organ- the chill, jammy guitar solos. the HITS. Cheers to Steely Dan!

Killer guitar riffs and a Muppet voice.

I've never listened to this album all the way through, and I don't know why. James Taylor has such a calming voice, and his writing is so vivid. loved this album.

Not for me, but I can appreciate what this artist is doing.

Another that's not for me, but I can appreciate what the artist is doing. Sorry, mom!

There are like 4 lyrics in this 44-minute album. The repetitiveness of it really annoyed me after a while. Again, I can appreciate what Mr. Waters is doing, and understand the influence his music has had on generations after him, but I don't like it.

I listened to the whole thing but did not enjoy it. I DON'T LIKE THE ROLLING STONES.

Beautiful voice- but most songs sound the same. I really love "Don't you worry 'bout a thing". I found the little skit interesting. they're a staple in the hip-hop genre. Did Stevie start this tradition?

Generic 60's pop- sounds very dated for '76. Trying to look like John Lennon. Heavily reliant on reverb. This has been one of the hardest albums to get through so far.

Harmonies, Whimsy, Rock...this album has everything! I love imagining my mom in the room as "Bohemian Rhapsody" is plaid live in the US for the first time. what an incredible experience...

This was delightful. The energy from the crowd is palpable. The album is not the songs, but the experience.

I appreciate what they're doing, but this brand of soft indie isn't for me.

Delightful album- love the panning, and guitar tones. I laugh a bit because the lead singer's enunciation is the blueprint of every "indie girlie" today.

This did not sound anything like I thought it would. After I finished the album, I listened to the most recent Iron Maiden release. "Total Eclipse" from 2022 sounds like what I expected Iron Maiden to sound like. Maybe they were finding their voice when making the s/t, but the vocals are so boring. I like the instruments, but I'm actually shocked they had a 50-year career following that boring first release. Their scary imagery does not match the tame vocals

this is like, THE AC/DC album, right? I won't be revisiting this album, but i guess I'm glad I listened to it. If you want Blood reminds me of Empire Records. that was the stand-out track for me.

Idk wtf this is, but if its one of the greatest 1000 albums, then what's the point? 2 stars because I found myself bopping to "Mary". Also, because camp.

Weird pick of a bank with 77k monthly listeners and only one song over a million streams on the album. I guess popularity =\= best. that being said, this album is not the best. sure there are a couple catchy songs. its good background music. I wont be listening to The Bees again.

I like it. Makes me think of Lollapalooza

I knew this was the "Bang a Gong" band by the guitar tone in the first song. The whole album felt like it was circling the "Bang a Gong" drain. I say meh. Will not be listening to this album again.

I'd give this a 2.5 if I could but I can't so it's a 2. This faded hard into the background. none of it excited me.

Theres a bit of Sufjan Stevens, a bit Bowie, a dash of Talking Heads. this album is weird and wonderful. there are definitely parts that are too avant garde for my tastes, but overall, I like it!

Listening to this album for the first time in 2025 makes me so sad for young Biggie. Overt sexual assault and violence are themes woven throughout the album. He was such a wildly talented artist and it's sad that he died so young. I was really excited to listen to this album, but I found myself cringing a lot due to the subject matter.... or maybe i just don't get it.

generic psychedelic 60's band. i like their drums... they only have 60k monthly listeners on Spotify... how iconic could they possibly be?

this was not the rockabilly dance music I was expecting. it was easy listening, Rod Stewart or something. it just faded into the background.

when this first started I wondered how I was going to get through an hour of this, but as the album progressed, I hated it less. Beyond the stereotypical "hippie" sound, there was some Jethro Tull/ Jefferson Airplane light elements to it. great harmonies. PS: I love this album cover.

It took me three tries to get through this album. The violence and anger doesn't really resonate with my personal life experience, but I can appreciate the artistry. I wish I had read the lyrics while listening. I think I would have gotten more out of it. Ice Cube has been putting out music consistently since 1991. That's impressive (but has nothing to do with this album's content)

A lot of these songs sound the same. I don't hate it, but I also would not seek it out to listen to on purpose. And what was that line about eating chicken?

I knew exactly what this entire album was going to sound like before I put it on.

It's unfortunate that this was the album chosen for Liars. their Spotify bio says every album is different/ they're constantly reinventing themselves. Unfortunately, I'll never know what they're capable of because I had to sit through this dumb abstract painting of an album.

This is terrible and creepy. I still listened to the whole thing.... NOPE!

I was feeling aprehensive about another gangster rap album after the visceral reaction I had to "Ready To Die" but I found this album very interesting to listen to. I enjoyed the samples and interpolations. I didn't get too much lyrical content, because I mostly listen to the music.

it's fine. I found it soothing, but also generic. it just faded into the background.

I love the harmonies and the genre play. classical prog with 4-part harmony. yes please.

It sounded like if my Patsy Cline loving grandma and my CCR loving mom started a band. Not as bad as I thought it'd be, but i wont be listening to it again.

I mean, how can it be any less than a 5? This is a cutting-edge masterpiece. I remember my dad singing "Brain Damage" to me at a very young age and I was scared of the lunatic on the grass LOL he also used to yell "how can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?" but that's a story for another album.

Clearly this is a "you had to be there" album. I think there's a reason that only 4 songs on this album have broken 1 million streams (My Generation is the only one to break 10 mil). This was quite forgettable.

I can't listen to America without full body chills and a nostalgia for a time I never lived in. their harmonies are legendary.

Finally, an album with dynamic genres and experimental instrumentations.

I expected classical, but got New Wave. They are a fine, yet generic album. I thought every song was going to be from the Pretty In Pink soundtrack.

This band scared the crap out of me as a little kid, but that's kind of the point, right? This album was so interesting to listen to. Spooky sounds, layered effects, differing time signatures. the delay effect on Hurt blew my mind.

This is so fucking weird and I love it. Why are they breying like donkeys? Why does she sound like a muppet? Why is she scream-growling "I love life" from down the hall? I don,t know the answers to any of these questions, but this album really does it for me. Another A+ KB album

I didn't dislike it, I rather enjoyed the album. Randy has some other off-the-wall songs (not on this album), but it's so hard to separate his distinctive voice from the hokey Toy Story song!

I liked this a lot more than I thought I would. I knew it was hip-hop, but I have only listened to dark, gangsta rap. De La Soul is not this. it was funny, and light and inventive. I really enjoyed this album.

It's fine- I get why people revere PJ Harvey, but a lot of this album faded into the background for me. I hear Bjork occasionally.

This album is beautiful. I was sold on giving it a 5 until I heard the drums on Kathy's Waltz. I'm still going to give it a 5 because I'm sure that the drums are NOT out of sync, but it is challenging to listen to.

This was an easy listen. Nick Drake reminds me of my dad, (and also Garden State.) His voice is gorgeous and distinctive. It faded into the background at times, but overall, I really enjoyed this whole album!

It was exactly what i expected an a-ha album to sound like.

Nice to listen to, but i don't know what she's saying. This is definitely a "me problem"

She's All That taught me to like Fat Boy Slim. I can't drop the hack-ee-sack!

This did not hold my attention.

I found the lyrics repetitive and the harmonies redundant, but there's potential. Maybe his subsequent releases are better. there wasn't much variety in instrumentation or tempo.

I've always thought Ozzy sounded like a Muppet & some of the guitar solos sound like a high school guitar class, but I liked this a lot more than I thought I would.

I listened to it.

This sounds extremely dated to me. I guess you had to be there.

There were certainly high points in this album, but I think it's going to be rated higher than it should be because it's *Stevie Wonder*

this was not what I was expecting. Is this the original electronica band?

Is this the first live album I've listened to on here? I think it is. The crowd's energy is palpable. the arrangements are beautiful. the musicians seem to be having a great time. I loved this.

This is a beautiful album. "Once Around The Block" was on most mix CD's I made from 2002-2005. I can't believe I've never listened to the rest of this album.

I only listened to this because I had to. I have never, and will never understand the appeal of U2.

Sounds like The Cure

I liked it and found myself bopping but I don't think I'll listen to it again. It's amazing that this group I've never heard of still has 2.5 mil monthly listeners and is on tour.

I didn't like this as much as S&M but I knew a lot of the songs. Metallica has kind of a hokey reputation, but I like them!

I'm so happy this is my 100th album! I've never given Pearl Jam the respect they deserve. this album was A+ all the way through.

Another tough one to listen to. Some of those harmonies were painful. A two-hit-wonder so I'll give them a two.

delightful!

This was not for me. Mid/down tempo generic rock with a Bowie affectation. Meh.

I used to love this album (the songs I downloaded off Limewire at least) but this did not age well. Amy's vocal effect is obviously unnatural. I would have loved to hear what her real voice sounded like. the lyrics are immature, misogynistic, and homophobic. The music arrangements sound like the soundtrack to a themed nightclub. It pains me to say this music style comes across as little more than a gimmick.

Wow! Willie Nelson has a lovely voice.

I liked this despite Neil's muppet voice!

This might be the most embarrassing album on this list. I'd wager even the members of The Undertones don't know why they're on this list.

I'm thrilled to see nu-metal on this list! Minus one star for that cringey/ gross Fred Durst rap battle.

I think I'm rating this so highly because I've finally encountered an album made after 1972. haha Her vocal style sounds very dated, but i know a lot of the songs and this album hits the nostalgia button

I get that it's an iconic album, but it's not for me. I liked the songs I knew!

Another album that I know most of the songs off of. it is absolutely a moment in time. The lead singer sounds exactly like an old friend of mine which increases the nostalgia. I revisit this album occasionally.

What a stupid addition to this list. Did they pay to get put on here? I honestly don't get it. they sound like a mashup of a bunch of classic rock bands. it's fine as background music, i guess.

CONGRATULATIONS this is my new most hated album on this list!!! I feel bad, because my uncle who gave me my first guitar liked Tom Waits, and he was a very talented musician, but even my familial connection cannot save this artist. If there is a second Tom Waits album on this list, i will have to quit the project altogether. I can't subject myself to more of this droning.

It was fine. Ozzy still sounds like a Muppet. A few guitar solos were sloppy. random southern rock song.

Surprisingly, Blur never got past the "one hit wonder" status in the US. This album is top notch!

I didn't like this. They were trying SO HARD to be counterculture it just comes off cringey.

Cool, more obscure British pop rock with less than 100k monthly listeners. I still listened to the whole thing,.

I only knew Lupe Fiasco as a feature on a Kanye song ("Touche Lupe!") I knew some songs on this album! I have a new respect for Lupe Fiasco. I will be revisiting this album. it was really good!!

I physically (graffiti) cannot give a Led Zeppelin album less than 5. Is it their best album? absolutely not, but its still Plant/ Paige magic. And props to Jones & Bonham too.

While this is not my preferred genre, I appreciate listening to something different (that's NOT British pop-rock). Minus one star for the 16+ minute drum solo. It was quite a piece of art, but ultimately went on too long.

The most recent album on this list that I have encountered so far! I really enjoyed this album- it switched up classic R&B sex tropes, and was very and empowering

groovy, man.

Very 1991 sounding. I bet this album meant a lot to a very niche community. I enjoyed thinking about it from that perspective. Fo me though, it was just fine.

Still relevant.

I like Nick Drake but I don't listen to Nick Drake.

I had no idea of her brilliance. this is what I would have wanted my career to look like had I succeeded in the music industry. Minus one point for the spoken word song. that was cringe.

The low-fi indie rock craze of the early 00's started with The Strokes, right? It's a fine album. I've never really been a fan of them, but I can appreciate what they're doing. -- I just found out The Strokes is a nepo-band, built on the back of young insecure girls. the singer is the son of Casablancas modeling founder and Epstein friend- gross. Minus one star.

This lady had so many hits. This album is mid.

I'm so glad I asked my friend about this album, and they told me this was a concept album. the second time I listened to it, I got so much more out of it. This album was produced by Tha Bizness. They did a beautiful job. this album was fun to listen to. Kendrick had a weird almost Muppet voice, but his flow is so confident, it really works. I enjoyed this album a lot.

I understand that people do not like Morrissey as a person, but his musical talents can't be ignored. This is a great band & I've been listening to this album all day. I know they're new wave, but they're also shoegaze, right? Maybe not. Either way, I like it.

This was a fine album. I wasn't captivated by it in 2007 and I'm not captivated by it now. I know it's very well-reviewed, but its just average in my opinion.

Just the best of the best. I wouldn't be surprised if this was one of the highest rated albums on this list.

I have a friend who has been screaming about the brilliance of Wilco for years. I assumed they were a job band. They're not (really). They're mostly like, generic indie rock? I really wanted to love this album, but I found t only average. sorry Nate.

it was fine. I liked when it slowed down and got a little more aethereal.

this was my second challenging album from the 50's today (the first being Sabu Cuban music). I can't do anymore!!!! I don't know what to say about it, except yup... that's jazz. Some jazz is very listenable and challenging at the same time. this album is just challenging. what a slog.

This might be my most low-expectation/ high-reward listen so far. The symphonic elements really accentuated the songs well. I thought it sounded like the Arctic Monkeys and I just read in their bio that it is! I don't know how often I will return to this album, but I am very glad I listened to it- and isn't that the point?

I guess I'm glad I listened to this once and never again. I don't know anything about this artist, but they were singing in Spanish. the music was very danceable. This album is very reminiscent of a music history class that I took in college that I had completely forgotten about. this artist has 2,000 monthly listeners. I wonder how the list's author even heard of this album. Probably from their college music history class.

yeah, I like it. They're one of the most popular rock bands in the world (top 50 on Spotify). They are not a daily listen for me, but they're good!

I feel like this is going to be a highly rated album. Lauryn Hill's voice was the backdrop to the 90's. There are songs on this album that I have vivid memories of singing over and over in my bedroom while imagining I was a popstar. Even the songs I didn't previously know, were mostly really good!

I used to hate the White Stripes because they didn't have a bassist. Then Michael Cera made that joke in Juno and I felt vindicated. I don't hate the White Stripes anymore, but I don't like them either. they were definitely a moment in time kind of band.... "He married his sister?"

okay, I let this guy groan and yell at me for the past 45 minutes. Now I can go on with my life and stop thinking about this fat jazz cat cartoonish voiced man.... until the next TW album. UGH

I like some noise music, but I don't listen to it. I'd rather listen to this than Tom Waits. I'm mostly just curious how this got on the list.

Astrud Gilberto's voice is beautiful and clear. I am surprised I have never heard of her. I enjoyed this album.

I've already listened to this album this week on my own. It's one of my favorites! The production & clarinet solo on 1985 is enough to give this album a five.

My boyfriend will be so disappointed with my rating of this album but idgaf. It's my list and this album is okay. I'm sure if I was there in 1960's my mind would be blown, but it sounds very dated to me. the harmonies are insanely good though. I enjoy that the most.

This has got to be the #2 album on this list (after Abbey Road), right? This is Zeppelin's best album and I love it.

Slipknot always surprises me. They're scary, but also pretty standard metal. I forget that the costumes are just a gimmick. This was a quality metal album and I'm not scared anymore.

this was a pretty generic electronica album. Its pronounced, "Churches" right?

This was better than I thought it would be. Believe it or not, it is the first time I've listened to this through.

"Go get yourself some toilet paper, cause your lyrics are butt" HAHAHA I really enjoyed this album.

I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. Neneh has a great flow and the beats are catchy!

I really liked the music. the chord progressions were interesting. but the vocals were boring. I just yawned the whole time.

I bet I would have been really into this in 1981. I find it very repetitive, but still a fun listen. I skipped the remixes at the end of the album. I figured it was fine because I've been listening to the same song for the previous 47 minutes. It really makes me want to listen to the one Mariah Carey song.

It was fine. If I wanted to listen to Sufjan Stevens, I'd just listen to him.

I understand that this album is very important to the punk genre, but it's not important to me.

I never gave this album the respect it deserves. I always said I only like that one Pixies song that goes HEY ("been trying to meet you"). It's so sexy. and I still don't like "Here comes your man" (is it a cover of a Buddy Holly song?) Today is my 40th birthday, so I guess my music tastes have just matured to include the Pixies moving forward! that's all right with me.

This is bouncy-ball music for adults. its harmless, but also sterile. I saw them last summer so this was a nice, listen.

It's few and far between that an album on this list surprises me. I really like this album! I was expecting another mid-70's straight rock album, but this isn't that. It's fun, and cheeky, and the harmonies and guitars are fantastic. On "Clockwork Creep" I can hear Kate Bush and Panic and the Disco. My only reference for 10cc is the scuba album cover was featured on the Hipgnosis documentary.

I know it's not the most beloved Beatles album, but it's still fantastic and innovative. I went back and forth on what to give it, but if the whole album was just A Day In The Life 12 times, it would still be a 5.

I'm like 50% sure I already listened to this album. Not really, but how many mid-centrury live jazz albums are on here? I accidentally had the album set to shuffle, so maybe I didn't get the entire experience, but I don't need to listen to it again to get the full picture. it's jazz. there are long-ass drum solos. The audience is really into it though, which definitely enhances the experience.

It's just a jazz album. some of it I enjoyed, and some of it sounded like noise to me.

Queen is a "Greatest Hits" band for me. I am only listening to their full albums now. I love their theatrical lean and guitar tones. I found some of this album to be remarkable and some to be boring. The backwards guitar tone on Lily of the Valley is SO GOOD, but it's just the one moment, why didn't they repeat that 100 times? I should have produced this album! I'm really torn if this should be a 3 or 4. I hate to rank it the same as a GnR album, but here we are.

Not for me, but I get it.

I can imagine in '82 this was pretty revolutionary, but it's so hokey through my 21 century ears. I really want to honor the influence that this band had on so many others, but I was just embarrassed listening to it.

Good vibes. I want to listen to it on a beachfront resort in Brazil

I always forget that I like Neil Young. This is a solid album with some legendary songs. The harmonies are beautiful.

Every song sounds the same- same guitar tone. The harmonies are whiney and almost sour. But I still like it better than other Rolling Stones albums Ive had to listen to so far.

I think this is a moment in time kind of album. I know people worship PJ Harvey, but it kind of just sounds meh to me; like the same two chords, back and forth for most of the album. I enjoyed the Thom Yorke features!

It's rare for an album that I've heard so many times to still make me feel. I get chills from the guitar tone, and well up at the production. I love singing along my own harmonies and pretending like I'm the 5th Beatle. ...Even though Maxwell's Silver Hammer is on this album, it still gets a 5.

It was fine... better than the last Elvis Costello album i listened to. I'm surprised this came out in '79, it sounds like something from '83. so it was ahead of its time!

Good Listen. This album has that song from Fight Club on it so that's fun.

I saw this album cover and thought "don't know any of these songs" but I did! I remember my dad singing "bloody well right" around the house as a kid. it was really wonderful to hear it again. I definitely had an Mp3 of "School" back in the limewire days. The way that beat comes in at 1:44 is seared in my brain. it's so good. Also, Supertramp loves harmonica.

I liked this a lot more than I thought I would. Karen O has a lot more range than their singles would suggest.

I thought I was out of the "UK pop bands that meant a lot to the author as a teen" phase, but I suppose they will continue to be sprinkled in. I can hear a lot of this band's influences in this album, but I don't see this band influencing anyone else.

I liked the middle lalala part of the masked marauder. Everything else just kind of faded into boring 60's pop rock.

I know this guy is an international superstar, but I really don't get it. It took me 3 tries to get through this album. his voice is bad, the harmonies are just barely on key, and the guitar solos were sloppy. I like what Bruce Springsteen represents as a public figure, but i do not like his music.

This is a very late 60's sounding album. "Do you remember Walter" sounds so much like "A Day in the life" that I forgot who I was listening to for a second. Then there's that Green Day song... Picture Book. The Kinks absolutely have written some iconic songs, but unfortunately none were on this album I just listened to.

I groaned when I saw this album, but I enjoyed it more than I thought i would. Lou Reed's monotone voice was more calming than monotonous. I knew a couple of the songs, and have a cover on the tip of my tongue "you just keep me hanging on" but I can't place it.

I thought, "oh great, another mid-tempo, Brish pop/rock album. but this wasn't that! Once the vocals came in and I recognized the singer's voice, I was ready. this was a fun album with a lot of interesting instrumentation. I listened to it through twice.

I do not believe I had to listen to this album before I die,

There is something very likable about the B-52s. Both the male & female lead singers have interesting voices. This music makes me think of Peewee. And I mean that in the best way possible.

It always blows my mind when an artist that I've never heard of has millions of listeners. there are still 3 million people who listen to Marty Robbins, and he died before I was born. This music isn't my cup of tea, but I would absolutely be listening to it if I was driving on route 66 in Arizona.

I really enjoyed the soundscapes & instrumentals on this album.

besides the surprise That 70's Show theme, and Elliot Smith cover (original) I can't remember one bit of this album. those two things were fun surprises but did not enhance the overall album listening experience.

I expected 60's pop, but it was a little funkier/ dirtier than the name had me believe. I won't listen to this again.

I liked this! I wish Kate Bush got credited as the feature on "Don't give up". I know her voice (from this project) so I was able to pick it out. SLEDGEHAMMER IS GREATEST MUSIC VIDEO OF ALL TIME

I would have loved to hear Ozzy use his nasally voice to sing some Blink 182. This is a Black Sabbath album. i guess it's THE Black Sabbath album because it has Paranoid & Iron Man on it. I just find this band to be so goofy....

I really wanted to like this, but found that all the songs sounded the same.

Well... I listened to it. I understood 3 words, and every song sounded the same.

TAKE THIS ALBUM OFF THIS LIST I feel bad for the band, but this music is mid at best and only on this list because the author loved this album when they were 16. I listened to this album less than a week ago and cannot remember anything special or unique about it.

Both the artist name and album name made me think this was an international dance album. I was expecting Samba. Boy, was I shocked when the music started. I can tell that this was an influential album. I'm positive that Modest Mouse took inspiration from Pere Ubu. Still, I could not get into this. the loud high-pitched sound on the first track almost made me turn it off. But that's the point, right??

This is mid Black Keys. All of the songs on this album sound like a Black Keys song.

This album has a few iconic singles on it (2.6 BILLION streams for "Everybody wants to rule the world" is incredible). I had TFF greatest hits as a kid (a Columbia House CD no doubt) The rest of the album is solid. My favorite song on this album is Head over Heels/ Broken. I was a Donnie Darko Teen (TM)

This album sounded like Ace of Spades 12 times in a row with a little statutory lust thrown in to spice it up. All that shit-talking aside, I didn't hate this!

Bob Dylan is very specific music. I am more of a music person than a lyrics person, so he has never really connected with me. Girl From North County caught my ear. the chords sounded different, more complex than his other songs. Then I listened to it again- but really listened. I rarely get moved to tears from a song, but this one did it to me. The nostalgia in his lyrics are palpable. I wish I could her all of BD's songs the way I heard Girl From North County. What a gorgeous song.

***** This is a gorgeous album. the instrumentation, the production, everything about it feels revolutionary. Jimmy Page is a genius.

THIS is the reason I'm doing this project. I didn't know his name, but I sure as hell know his voice. Louis Prima is interwoven with so many Italian/ swing/ big band classics. I'm so glad I listened to this album and fell down the Louis Primo rabbit hole.

Rolling Stones wannabe. Was this band at Altamont? they sure sound like they were.

I really respect that they made all of those weird sound effects by analog means, but I heard their influences loud and clear. There was (of course) Beatles. Also, Jefferson Airplane. I see that they could have been something big, but they did not continue past this one album.

Why was this such a painfully boring album for me to get through? I tried like, 4 times to listen to it through. Dude is obviously a legendary artist, but this album just didn't hit. Maybe because I listened to the mono version lol

I like the hits. The rest just kind of blended together.

This album isn't for me, but I get it. great musicianship and a whole lotta funk!

I don't usually check reviews before rating albums, but I ran to the comments after that first hard-R was dropped. What a weird song to start an album with! Glenn Howerton shared a playlist a few years ago, and the song "pretty Boy" was on it. I really like the song and since hearing it, I've always said "Randy Newman is a weird guy!" That opinion has not changed after listening to "Good Old Boys" in its entirety.

Mid-tier, mid-tempo, acoustic pop-rock. I don't get the obsession with Oasis. Every song on this album is just a variation of "Live Forever" "Married With Children" just started, and I thought, "this sounds like the last song on the album" and I was right.

okay, first of all... the SLITS?? gross. secondly, they were teenagers topless on that album cover. I want to vote this out of my life. I will never listen to this again. BUT, I can hear music that could have been influenced by this band. mostly Bjork. I can't give this a 1 because that would be giving in to misogyny.

this album cover is really unnerving. The music is fine. it's got a Bowie, Stones feel to it. I literally thought "Lust for Life" was a Rolling Stones song my entire life. What car was this in the ad for? what a sell-out. oop, my bad- it was for a cruise ship commercial.

I liked this a lot more than the other Amy Winehouse album "Frank". Her voice is still affected, but has a more genuine tone. It made me sad; I would love to know what, if any, music she would be putting out 20 years after this album

sigh. just because an album is old does not mean that I have to listen to it before I die.

I know I'm supposed to hate Morrissey, but I liked this album.

Maybe I needed to pay attention more, but this felt less cohesive than I was expecting. I was really looking forward to listening to this album but was left feeling a bit "Meh".

WHY was this album included on this list? I should click on the wiki to find out... "breakthrough release in the United Kingdom" ohhh okay. got it. it's another "author listened to this album a lot when they were younger." album. there is nothing remarkable or revolutionary about this. It felt like listening to a boring Sufjan Stevens.

What the fuck? like this is honestly just terrible. I was going to give it 2 stars until the nearly 8 minute "jam session" at the end. That was so sloppy and not enjoyable at all. these sound like songs a literal child would write their first time picking up a guitar. There was a landscaper leaf-blowing outside my office during Heroin and I swear it improved the song. Ben Gibbard said not too long ago that he prefers the Velvet Underground to The Beatles. Ben Gibbard is an idiot and has bad taste in music. I like the Postal Service a little bit less after listening to this album.