1001 Albums Summary

Definitely a foundational album for synth pop coming into the 80s. Very important historically, but not really my kind of sound.

Absolutely incredible experience. This was actually my first time ever listening to a Pink Floyd album. I now understand that psychedelic rock would not be what it is today if it wasn't for them. This album had everything I enjoy when it comes to the genre: a plethora of sounds and instruments with some amazing performances on the guitar. I love it when I hear a noise that I didn't know an instrument could make and I experienced that on this album. The album plays like one big song, which is something I adore. Shine On You Crazy Diamond is literally half the album and I couldn't be happier about it.

A fine funk album, but I've definitely heard better. Shining Star is definitely the best song on the album. The rest of the tracks kind of overstay their welcome; there's too much falsetto throughout and it loses it's luster/charm. I do really enjoy the variety of instruments in this album (marimba, harpsichord/dulcimer?). As a fan of the funk/ genre, I feel like this falls a bit flat for Earth, Wind and Fire.

What a throwback. Listening to all of these tracks makes me think of late 2000s and 10s. Great album to come back to.

What hasn't been said about this album? It's Prince at his finest. Can't get much better than this once-in-a-generation album.

One of the best opening tracks ever. This concept album has been praised by critics and fans alike as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. Hell, one of the greatest albums overall. I personally prefer "good kid, m.A.A.d city" over this, but it's recognition still stands.

The album that defined the 90s and grunge as a genre. Plenty of iconic tracks on this one, but the second half of the album isn't nearly as gripping. Maybe I just don't prefer this kind of big noise, in-your-face style of rock music. Nevertheless, I cannot deny its status in the world of music.

Very fun. Makes for a great porch listen with friends.

Yeah this album sucks dude; there's no way around it. I really thought the guitar could save it, but the lead singer is just so goddamn annoying. There's no cohesion and it doesn't know what it wants to be while simultaneously bringing nothing to the table (other than singing about pissing in the shower). I was just waiting for this one to be over after the first 5 minutes.

Baba O'Riley is such a killer opening track dude. Good few legendary songs on this one. Overall pleasant listen, just short of a 5.

It's a classic for a good reason. No album collection would be complete without it.

It's Jimi Hendrix. Nuf said.

Very theatre coded. It feels like I'm listening to an opera or a movie score. Some nice vocal work on this one, but it's not an album I'd ever come back to. Definitely below average overall and a left-field pick for this list.

This album shook up the entire world of rap. It's corny as hell and was very popular with poor white kids. Eminem is a talented lyricist and an absurd storyteller through his music. Endlessly revolting and shocking, Eminem is the quintessential white rapper. While TSSLP isn't his best work, it's some of his most iconic.

The father of American Folk music. It's a fine album but, like with most folk music, it's 50 minutes of very samey sounding songs. Not too compelling, not awful to listen to. Just fine.

This album was quite experimental, even for a genre like jazz. Charles Mingus is an absolute legend in this genre, so I understand the placement on this list. But this was a little hard to follow and I consider myself a jazz enjoyer.

A little too high brow for my taste. I love poetic expression and experimentation in music, but the vocals got old after the first song. The concepts were difficult to understand with a casual first listen. This sounds like an album/artist that would have a dedicated following of interesting people. Wouldn't pick this up again at all, but the guitar is pretty nice.

It's a weird album, but kinda fun in it's own way. The Kanye sample hit me out of left field.

God damn what an incredible voice. This brought me to tears, as this kind of music makes me think of my family. Amazing personality and performance from the great Sarah Vaughan.

A fine punk album. Very abrasive. Not great, not terrible, just okay.

The album with Everybody Hurts on it. The whole album is definitely very same-y sounding, but it's a good sound. Songs you'd play in a boutique to sell knicks and knacks to middle aged white women

A fine traditional country album. Real folksy and inviting. Like a reminder of a bygone era.

Experimental as always from LCD Soundsystem. Kinda weird, but in an endearing way. This album drags its feet though. Didn't need to be over an hour long.

Kinda boring. I don't like children singing out of tune on my albums, thank you very much.

Who knew elevator music could be so appealing?

Not gonna lie, this album was a nothingburger. Nothing about this one stood out to me. Very soft and repetitive. Just bland all around.

Very close to a five, just a few weak songs here and there. Nina Simone is such a powerful voice and storyteller in her music. Great experience.

"Everyone knows that no means yes." Yikes. Pretty shit album, close to completely unlistenable. Couldn't finish it.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It was definitely all over the place, but in a pleasant and high-energy way. It's like butt rock and ska at the same time. I'm here for stuff like that.

Just didn't like the sound of this one at all. I'm giving it a two because I imagine if you're the right kind of person, you'd love an album like this. I'm not one of those people.

His falsetto sounds like a crying animal and that's the inflection for the entire album. Admit it: you only say you like this album to get with women.

Classic rock jam out session. Makes for great music for gatherings with your bros. Peak fishing music.

Slightly experimental experimental album from rock legends The Police. I would have rated this album higher if not for [Mother] existing. It's a fun time for sure.

Take Five is one of the most well known jazz tunes. It's not surprise that other Dave Brubeck compositions are just as compelling. Great album.

Some good sounds on this one, but the experimentation makes it a little hard to listen to. [Where It's At] will always be a bop though.

Lovely voice for some lovely songs

This feels like the quintessential middle-aged white mom album. She's got a nice voice and an interesting sound. Not great, not terrible.

It's an album used for beats, most notably used by The Pharcyde's "Passin' Me By." It's a chill album, but very barebones.

Classic hip-hop album. Somewhere between a 3 and a 4.

Fun Irish album. Nothing really special past the song everyone knows.

Enjoyable rock record. Definitely set the framework for a lot of different psychedelic sounds after it. Has a nice jam quality about it.

This is distilled 80s rock. Big hair and bigger sounds, 1984 is a quintessential corner piece for anyone wanting to experience the classics. Absolutely crazy guitar riffs across the entire 33 minute run time with memorable hits like "Jump," "Panama," and "Hot for Teacher." Great album.

Kind of slow, very plodding. I personally can't stand "Hallelujah." It's just been played out too much by literally every artist ever. Don't quite care for the tone of this album. The delivery of it's message doesn't resonate with me.

Look, I like classic hip-hop as much as the next guy, but I know shit when I smell it.

I thought it was just okay. This sounds like something that a performative male who smoked weed would listen to in the mid-2000s.

This Christmas album contains the definitive versions of a few classics, like I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus. This could be a very divisive album considering that some people flat out hate Christmas music, but Christmas music always makes me think of my family and all of the good times that I've had with them. A good holiday album.

Eminem's greatest work, all on one album. From "Stan" to "The Real Slim Shady" to "The Way I Am" to "Kim," Eminem changed people's perspective on the rap format by deciding to write songs about more vulnerable aspects about his life. Effortlessly witty and vulgar, Eminem created what many people consider one of the greatest hip-hop albums of the 2000s.

Amazing guitar riffs on this album. This feels like the predecessor to the jam bands of today. However, the lead vocalist is bad. So so so bad. I can't even bring myself to give it a 3 because of how much I hate listening to his vocal inflections. Damn shame too, I really wanted to like this one.

Cigarette mom rock album that is so 2000s it hurts. Think about the interior of a Gloria Jean's Coffee shop in 2003 and you'd get how this album sounds.

I really liked this one. He reminds me a lot of Billy Joel. Has a soft rock vibe to it; Just a dude that can sing well with some catchy tunes.

Real folksy stuff. I could see myself in college being down bad for a girl that is into albums like this one. It's just okay.

It sure is a QOTSA album. Really repetitive riffs, but they're pretty good riffs for rock music. Just have to be in the right headspace and mood to deal with them.

Cool electronic album. Definitely along the lines of Daft Punk, but chill.

Fawn fawn fawn on ta Autobahn. Fawn fawn fawn on ta Autobahn. Fawn fawn fawn on ta Autobahn.

Just a slow, plodding, boring experience. The main singer had a nice voice, but that's pretty much it. Not worth your time or mine.

Definitely sounds like Madonna in the late 90s. Empowered middle aged white woman music, not for me.

ZZ Top is so effortlessly cool, dude. Kinda bluesy rock they'd play at a biker bar or something. I've heard better from them and that's why I'm giving it a 3 instead of a 4.

Great first album by a legendary band. Definitely sets them up for success on their later works. I expect Demon Days and Plastic Beach to show up on this list later on. I prefer both of those albums over this one, but it's still good work.

My second favorite Kanye album. This is one of his most divisive works. I can see why; the entire album is in-your-face, loud, noisy and arrogant. But there's just something about that noise, those beats, that i-don't-give-a-single-fuck-i'm-kanye-motherfucking-west attitude giving the album a sense of character only Kanye can give. It's a manic episode in experimental rap form and I absolutely love it to death. One of my favorite albums of all time.

What a treat of a folk album. Makes me think about "O Brother, Where Art Thou?". I had a lot of fun listening to these timeless tracks.

Super cool rock album. Sultans is an all-time classic track. The guitar work is phenomenal throughout the entire run time. Just a chill time, man. Far out.

I love Lauryn Hill so much dude oh my GOD this is amazing. "Ready or Not," "Fu-Gee-La," fucking "Killing Me Softly With His Song"? Absolute no skips.

Our House is, indeed, a very very very fine house. And this is a very very very fine classic rock album.

Classic metal, dude. Not their best work, but still a good time. The title track always brings me back to Guitar Hero 3. Does anyone else think about Tenacious D when they listen to Iron Maiden, or is it just me?

As much as I enjoy Genesis as a band, this just simply isn't a good album. Droned out guitars and terrible vocals.

Quite a solid American folk album. Giving it a 4 solely for the iconic title track.

Bohemian Rhapsody is one of the greatest songs of all time. However, the tracks surrounding the big hitters on this album are quite forgettable. Just shy of a 5.

This would play in the coffee shop from Friends. It's a mellow album that gives me an image of a college student trying to pull alt girls. Not my cup of tea.

Pretty okay R&B album. Works as good background noise, but nothing really stood out to me with this one.

Sure is a Grateful Dead album. Not great, not terrible. Just...there.

A treat of a classic hip-hop album. Can't give it more than a three in good conscience, but I enjoyed this one.

So anyway, here's Wonderwall.

I was surprised to see this album on this list. "The Well and the Lighthouse" has been on my playlist for many years, so I was excited to see what the rest of the album held in store for me. The answer was, sadly, not much.

Listening to Frank Zappa makes me think about an Uncle that I never had; an Uncle that smokes too many cigarettes and always has a new side piece (or several) every time you see him. He definitely has many crazy stories and experiences to share, but he passes on before you're old enough to listen. This album is equally brilliant as it is insane. It's all over the place, yet cohesive at the same time. No lyrics, just a performance. And damn a good performance at that.

You know, I really thought Kings of Leon were better than this. I can't get over terrible how the lead vocals sound. It's like he's got brain damage or something. The melody and guitar work were just okay. Disappointed with this one.

Jesus Christ what a snoozefest. I normally enjoy folky music, but this guy doesn't even sound like he's singing. He just kind of... musically speaks? Never coming back to this one.

I understand that some people consider this one of The Beatles' weaker albums, but it's still so good. They wrote this album on acid and it's still an absolute banger. All-time greats like Lucy in The Sky and A Day in The Life make this album an instant classic. I'm going to have a very hard time giving any Beatles album less than a 5.

It's definitely Elvis alright. Blue Suede Shoes is an all-time classic, but it's not enough to carry the whole album.

Yo this elevator music be HITTING

Some decent punk songs from a smaller artist. Nothing too crazy with this one.

Here's an example of a band that I really want to like, but just can't bring myself to do it. The lead singer is just too different to get behind. Couldn't stand the sound of this one.

I genuinely don't think we'll ever get another band that sounds quite like Violent Femmes. I saw them perform this album in it's entirety love. I don't quite remember the show too well on the account that I was absolutely shit faced drunk; which is, in my opinion, the most optimal way to enjoy their music.

Do I even need to say anything?

I don't think there was enough substance to this album to make it a fully enjoyable experience. It certainly filled the air while I cooked dinner, but "you're the only ten I see" is just... Bleh. That's a good word for this album. Bleh.

Pretty mediocre electronic pop/alt record. Not sure what to think about it, but I didn't necessarily hate it.

I consider myself an enjoyer of Arctic Monkeys, but I was surprised about this group existing. After the third song into the album, I said to myself "boy this sure does sound exactly like Arctic Monkeys." All around, this was a good album. Wouldn't expect anything less from Alex Turner.

Just plain boring. Ambient in the wrong way.

I have had the last song of this album on my playlist for a very long time, but I had no idea that the rest of this album was as good as it is. House music vibes with alternative and a little bit of funk. Just an incredibly interesting vibe. Absolute treat of an album.

Decent rock and roll album. Felt like a big hair band but not quite. Had a pretty good sign with this one.

Melancholic as Radiohead always is. A lot of people consider this to be one of the best albums of all time, so I gave it two playthroughs. It's definitely a good album, but not quite 5/5 good in my own opinion. Really liked Weird Fishes, excellent guitar on that track.

Feels like an absolutely generational album. I didn't know that Break On Through and Light My Fire were on the same album. The riffs on the organ are unlike any other sound I have ever heard. And it's from 1967! Really groundbreaking stuff here from The Doors.

Miss Aretha Franklin is an all time legend. One of the greatest singers of all time in my personal opinion. This album features Respect, her most well known song. However, the rest of the album felt kind of lacking. I love Aretha, I really do; but I feel that this album as a whole falls short of a 5.

I really liked this Jazz record. Made for some excellent night drive music. Just under a 5 for me.

Do I... Do I hate Bruce Springsteen? I think I hate Bruce Springsteen. Crazy.

Good guitar, but painfully British.

Sounds like something a weird little rebellious teen would listen to. It's just okay.

Pretty boring white boy soft rock. Mediocre at best. Southern man is a good song though.

Super strong opening track, but the rest of it was a bit too slow for my taste.

Is this what it was like to be emo before 9/11? Neat.

My 100th album. It's a generational one to me. It reminds me of my time in college and how simple everything felt.

These Springsteen albums are just such a slog fest man. Painfully white.

One can only wonder that Amy Winehouse could have been if she wasn't a heroin addict. This album was everywhere in the 2000s; you couldn't escape it. And for good reason, it's pretty great. Only thing that subtracts from it is that the mixing is a bit odd. Maybe that adds to it's character.

Powerful work by the greatest singer/songwriter duo in history.

There's many reasons why Metallica is considered the most legendary rock/metal group of all time, and this album is one of those reasons.

Impressive work by rock group Yes. I only knew them for Roundabout before this album, so I expected something similar to that. It's safe to say that my premonition was correct.

I'm not sure what constitutes good reggae or bad reggae, so I'm just going to put this one in the middle. I enjoyed it.

I was like "Oh yeah, I know that song!" Then the rest of the album happened and it was just okay.

It's jazz alright. Kinda zoned out to it while playing Balatro. I guess that's what it's for?

Listening to The Doors throughout this list makes me realize how many songs I know by them, which is a surprise to me. Roadhouse Blues is a classic and it's surrounded by a pretty similar vibe in the tracklist.

My partner seemed to really enjoy this one when I shared it with them. I thought it was pretty chill myself. Makes for good background music for being with people around the house.

Yeah yeah yeah country folk whatever

Absolute banger.

I was kind of hoping more from this Radiohead album, but I just couldn't seem to find what I was looking for.

I can tell they're having a lot of fun, but I just couldn't get behind this one.

Kinda fun and funky. Just okay.

What the actual fuck?

It's a pretty decent album. Howlin' For You is obviously one of their most influential tracks, but the rest of the album is just okay.

This is the music that Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force listens to.

I actually quite enjoyed this one. They have a perfect garage band/house show kind of sound that takes me back to my time in college. The lead singer can be annoying at times, but the amount of emotion oozing from some of these tracks really gets my goat. The last song on the album is what made me bump it from a 3 to a 4.

Dear God. I don't think I could I could bear the amount of heroin I would have to do to even slightly enjoy this album. Hot garbage.

I was really expecting more from this album. Of course this is the one that has Waterfalls on it, but the rest of the songs are just kind of meh. It is very much '90s to the core.

Very solid Jazz record. Digged the vibe, would make for good background music at a social gathering or a restaurant.

Some of the greatest alt-rock you'll ever hear.

I was really tempted to give this one a four, but I feel like there's more mediocre material on this house album than good stuff. But when it hits, it really does hit hard. I enjoyed my time with this one. Highly recommend for anyone trying to throw a banging college party.

Yeah not sure if I can do this one. Just not my thing.

Pretty good dissonance rock. I got a free bump in the bathroom of the bar I was leaving and it enhanced the drive back home.

Most of the tracks on this album were such insane trips. Also, it ends with All Along the Watchtower AND Voodoo Child? Far out, man.

It has some interesting moments, but the whole thing is a little too esoteric for me.

It was pretty okay. It feels like music and old friend of mine in college would listen to, not quite my cup of tea personally. But I can still respect the music for what it is.

Waiter! Waiter! More experimental microtonal garage punk slop please!

Just sounds like your typical late 60s / early 70s rock album. Nothing crazy, nothing special. Just okay

It's jazz and it's alright.

This was a very enjoyable listening experience and I really wouldn't have expected nothing less. The title track is a really underrated Fleetwood Mac song in my personal opinion. It's a good thing to know that the rest of the album is just as good as the song.

Oh hey, it's that one song that was really really popular. The rest of the album is okay, I guess.

I listened through the first track and thought to myself "is this shit?" Then I gave it ten more minutes and said "Yes, it's shit."

Lots of trance and dissonance on this album. Kinda gibberish and yodeling? I didn't necessarily hate the sound, but I definitely didn't like it.

More decent stuff from R.E.M.. This is the third album I've listened through from them and while I have yet to be truly wowed by their music, I haven't necessarily disliked it.

Short and sweet. I generally enjoy Steely Dan and this album made washing dishes and making coffee in the morning more enjoyable. I figure that's enough to give it a four.

Pretty decent punk rock, but I just got tired of listening after 40 minutes of the same sound. Wish I could understand what they were saying.

It's just fine rock. Nothing special, nothing terrible.

This album showcases some of hip-hops and raps most sampled sections of all time. It's very funky, which is something I really enjoy considering the kind of music I grew up around. This kind of sound has a very soft spot in my heart; I feel that it's cultural and musical significance tips it just over to a 4.

I'm pretty confident that this was one of the best albums to come out of the 90s. Just banger after banger after banger, all on the same record.

Pretty solid rock album. Recognized a couple songs and had an enjoyable time with it.

My personal favorite Kendrick album. It's such a tightly packaged story of his upbringing. The fact that this lost to Macklemore at the Grammys is absolutely heinous. This is one of the greatest rap albums of all time.

Yeah yeah yeah 5 stars it's incredible of course everyone knows that. But considering how much hype I've heard about this album, I'm actually kind of let down. I enjoyed Wish You Were Here a whole lot more.

An absolute incredible funk/rock album. One of my very good friends recommended me this album after I told him about my music taste, and it holds a very special place in my heart.

What's the Story Morning Glory is definitely the better album.

I've really had to pour over this one and I think I came to a conclusion. The big songs off of this album are just too influential for this piece to be anything less than a 5. It was truly earth-shattering and all encompassing in pop culture for practically all of the 2010s. Outstanding work by an all-time great in the world of pop music.

Is this the theme to a horror film? Idk I don't think I'm cultured enough

This is a fun little beats album. I can imagine this being on a radio station in GTA or something like that.

A fine folksy rock album from George Harrison. But good God. Does it really have to be 2 hours long?

Much more esoteric than I was expecting. This was my first ever Bowie album, so I didn't know what to expect. I thought it was pretty good.

Kind of torn between a three and a for this one. I really do enjoy the old midi soundscape. Reminds me of the Doom soundscape in a way, and I kind of like it.

This album kind of sucks-uh

A white boy made a funk album in the 90s and made it a damn good one

Genuinely expected more from Frank on this one. I guess that's going to be how most of your music sounds when you rely on the songwriting of others.

My first Jack White album. I appreciate that he wasn't afraid to get fun with the soundscape on this album. I kinda like that there's an interesting assortment of tracks. Some of them are pretty good too. But I don't think that this one is anything to write home about.

More experimental than I thought it would be. The title song and Little Red Corvette are all-time classics and some of the other tracks are pretty good. Not quite enough to be a five though.

Too slow and not musically sound enough for my tastes. I feel like this album would go well with the people that like a dark and gruff voice. I am not one of those people.