1001 Albums Summary

Funky, jazzy, great live recording. Sounds like my kinda party.

Nostalgia. This was one of the first CD's I ever owned and it kick started my love of rock and roll. It's also a stone cold classic. One of those albums where you can just press play and not have to worry about any skip-worthy songs coming on.

Just a good, whimsical slab of 70's rock. Jump into the Fire is great.

Trailblazing album. Is it Black Sabbath's best work? Not by a long shot. Does it still kick ass? Oh yes.

Solid, a very R.E.M. record. Stand and Orange Crush are awesome.

Amazing guitar harmonics, bluesy psych rock, what's not to love?

I thought it had moments. The song Alien was pretty great. That said, I'll probably never listen to this one again.

I get strong beach vibes from the Police. Maybe it's the vocals? Standout track: King of Pain

Equal parts haunting and beautiful. A big departure from the kind of music Bruce had been making up to this point in his career, it's a bold move that paid off in a big way. Favorite song: Atlantic City

Despite the name, this is more NWOBHM/Thrash, and a solid slice of it at that. Hugely influential album. Favorite track: Don't Burn the Witch

Classic album. I didn't know Elton rocked this hard! Favorite track: Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting

Has it's moments but mostly unremarkable. The ear splitting vocal recording was mostly not for me.

This one frustrates me. I can definitely see why it's so highly touted. The beats are unique, the lyrics are amazing, but for some reason I just can't get into it as much as I feel like I should, and I can't even put my finger on why. Favorite track: Alright

Lovely album, very relaxing. I have to dock it a bit for the jaw harp sound that seems to be on almost every track on the record. Still solid though. Favorite song: A Bunch of Lonesome Heros

Best AC/DC album in my opinion. Solid pretty much all the way through and filled with awesome riffs. Favorite track: Highway to Hell (Shot Down in Flames a close second)

It's simple, it's stripped down, and it rocks! The first half is amazing, the second kind of cools off a bit but solid overall. Favorite track: Hotel Yorba

Adele has an amazing and soulful voice. That said, the music is not really my cup of tea. Favorite track: Rollin in the Deep

While I have immense respect for Paul Simon as an artist, the songs on this album (for the most part) don't really move the needle for me. Favorite track: Call Me Al

I found this album to be completely unremarkable in every way. Like I just listened to it and I couldn't really tell you much about it. Plus the vocals were grating. Like a severe annoying version of Wayne Coyne.

I really enjoyed this. I had a misconception that this was a punk band. Glad I was wrong! Instead I got this post industrial rock beauty. Favorite track: The Wait

Almost like a small intimate performance of early Pink Floyd B-sides and outtakes, which is a good thing! Favorite track: Here I Go

Threadbare, intimate, powerful. Those are the words that come to mind when I think back to this beautiful album. Favorite track: Things Behind the Sun

After listening to this I can safely say that Bollywood music is not for me.

Fats has a beautiful and powerful voice. Not really my kinda music but I enjoyed parts of it. Favorite track: The Rooster Song

Lauryn has a beautiful and soulful singing voice, but she also has a pretty good flow when she raps. Favorite track: Lost Ones

I love a good live album and this certainly fits that bill. Great energy and atmosphere. Favorite track: Night Train

Very avant garde, maybe a little too much so for my liking. Favorite track: I'd Like That

80's synth pop, HEAVY on the 80's. This was a fun listen, but one that I don't think I'll be going back to much. Favorite track: Song With No Name

I generally don't like Arcade Fire's music but I found a few songs that I genuinely enjoyed. Mostly big standard indie rock with a few above average moments sprinkled in. Favorite track: Suburban War

And here I thought I knew every 70's garage rock band that was worth knowing. Like, was Slade on the Dazed and Confused soundtrack and I just missed it. Good stuff! Favorite track: Mama Weer All Crazee Now

Solid British trip hop, which is a welcoming thing for a Massive Attack fan like me. Favorite track: Dirge

A very melancholy live album from The King. It really accentuates what an amazing voice he had. Favorite track: After Loving You

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Beautiful reverberating melodies, amazing vocal harmonies, I thought I'd heard this album before but I obviously had not cos it was way better than I was expecting. Favorite track: This Is The One

Amongst all of the other terrible aspects of COVID-19, it took John Prine from us. This wonderful, thoughtful, beautiful folk debut album is a must listen for singer/songwriter and country fans. Favorite track: Sam Stone

Probably my least favorite of the '69 Creedence albums, and it's still awesome. I defy any other dudes from California (or anywhere really) to make a better Cajun bluesy rock record. Favorite track: Born on the Bayou

I could never really get into Fatboy Slim, which is surprising cos I really enjoy a lot of similar stuff (The Crystal Method, Aphex Twin). I can't put my finger on why it doesn't resonate with me, but it mostly doesn't. Favorite track: Gangster Trippin

I'd heard of this band and thought I knew what kind of music to expect, which was not this noise rock awesomeness. Sounds like it should've been produced by Steve Albini. Favorite track: Here Come The Rome Plows

Man this really ran out of steam in the latter half, but the beats on the first few tracks are outstanding. Too bad Kanye had to go crazy cos he could make some good tunes. Favorite track: Black Skinhead

Very meh for me. I like the energy but the music mostly didn't do anything for me. Favorite track: Dull Life

First artist to be encountered twice on this list. Very grandiose and more orchestral sounding than I figured it would be, and Elton sounds amazing. Favorite track: Tiny Dancer

Fun, bouncy Celtic Rock. It sounds like it could be an influence for quite a few bands that can't after it. Favorite track: Has Anybody Here Seen Hank?

Furious frenetic grind excellence. Home of the shortest song ever, and a bunch of others that aren't much longer. Favorite track: You Suffer (kidding!). Real favorite track: Born on Your Knees

Quite a slog at 3 hours but Ella has a beautiful voice so that definitely helps. Favorite track: The Man I Love

Mostly faded into the background for me, but there were definitely a few moments of beautiful serene dream pop that made me take notice. Favorite track: Little Bird

Art pop with a heavy 80's vibe, which I found to be a lot of fun. Favorite track: Give it Up

I could relax and listen to these beautiful vocal harmonies all day and not tire of them. Wonderful folk rock debut. Favorite track: Helplessly Hoping

This album bored me to tears. I really can't stand the vocals. I'd say it has no redeeming qualities but I kind of liked England and I actually enjoyed the last song. Favorite track: Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks

Remember when hip hop was just fun? This record is just a good time. I wish there were less skits but that's not a huge deal. Favorite track: The Magic Number

Excellent live album that captures the speed and ferocity of Motörhead perfectly. The versions on here sound better than their studio counterparts in most cases. Favorite track: Ace of Spades

Perfect distillation of psychedelic bluesy rock. Jimi was a wizard. Favorite track: Red House

Nope, not my thing

I remembered not liking this album when it came out, and it's actually worse than I remember. Fred Durst might be the cringiest frontman in history. How did I used to be a fan of this group?!

I have no idea why Damon Albarn worked on this project but I'm glad he did. An amazing amalgam of rock, hip hop, pop, and more. Favorite track: 5/4

Bubblegum punk? I suppose that's what I would call this wonderfully 90's affair. Favorite track: Connection

I like '80s pop. I like '80s hip Hop. Today. I learned that I don't particularly like them when they're mixed together. Favorite track Outre Risque Locomotive

Parts of the latter half underwhelm, but the first half is outstanding stuff. Quite easily their best album. Favorite track: The Scientist

Excellent album, which is seemingly all Radiohead know how to do. Favorite track: Go to Sleep

It's a shame that The Kinks are often overshadowed by their contemporaries from this time, because they put out some amazing records that deserve to be heard. Perhaps, none greater than this one. Favorite track: Johnny Thunder

I hear a lot of influence on later psych rock bands. I like it! Favorite track: Take the Time Around

The White Stripes piano driven album. Sounds better than I would've thought! Favorite track: Blue Orchid

Love the vocal harmonies and the overall vibe. It's really short though. Favorite track: Made to Love

Occasionally ventures into territory that's a bit too easy listening for my taste, but when it's good it's a rocking fun time. Favorite track: Couldn't I Just Tell You

Nice return to the old days for Mr. Costello. A good straightforward rocker. Favorite track: A Kinder Murder

I don't believe dream pop gets better than this. Beautiful, ethereal stuff. Favorite track: Heaven or Las Vegas

It's hard to go wrong with the smooth sounds of Bob Marley. Yet another solid release. Favorite track: Natty Dread

Man Cassandra has good taste. I know this album was omnipresent in the 70s and some people resent it for that fact but I love it's whimsical, frenetic energy. Favorite track: (I'll Give You) Money

Quite a few top notch songs here, but a few too many throwaways for the whole record to be considered great. Still a really solid eclectic mix of tracks. Favorite track: Hotwax

Overall just very bland for my liking. The vocals especially. Favorite track: The Fox in the Snow

I definitely appreciate the Prince vibes, and he has a wonderful voice. All that said, can't see myself coming back to this one much. Favorite track: Who's Loving You

When you add up a slick DJ like Terminator X, the ultimate hype man in Flava Flav, and the top tier flow of Chuck D you get a hip hop stew that is not to be missed. Favorite track: Bring the Noise

Really nice ambient stuff. Favorite track: Sexy Boy

I live pretty much everything about this beautifully weird album. Favorite track: Time

Gets quite repetitive by the end but still beautiful harmonies to be behold. Favorite track: Kentucky

The sound of great band finding their way early on in their career. As a historical document it's really cool. Favorite track: American Girl

There were a few more elements of psychedelia in this than I'd have expected from these two. Good stuff. Favorite track: Fakin' It

Fun album full of bombastic Celtic influenced rock. Favorite track: Come On Eileen

Quite funky which I'd forgotten about it. Another outstanding Talking Heads release. Favorite track: Crosseyed and Painless

A 5-star worthy album if there ever was one. Amazingly ambitious. Favorite track: Paranoid Android

Nobody makes dark, sinister, and brooding as beautiful as Nick Cave. Love the guest spots from PJ when Kylie too. Favorite track: Where the Wild Roses Grow

Hard to pin down. Part ambient Kraftwerk-esque stuff, part post-punk. One thing that's not hard to pin down is that Neu! rocks. Favorite track: Isi

So many great riffs here. Tom Morello is a guitar genius. Zack's flows are pretty great too. Favorite track: Wake Up

Alanis has a powerful voice that papers over the cracks left by the mostly bog standard '90s rock. Favorite track: You Learn

Everything's weird here, from the packaging down to the incredibly under produced music (glossed as mutant disco by RYM). Personally, I'm here for ALL of it. Favorite track: Swan Lake

Like the soundtrack to the craziest mindfuck of a movie you've ever seen. I love these obscure recommendations. Favorite track: AB/7A

The early 2000's were the golden age of hip hop like this album that's right up my alley. Solid beats, great flows, thoughtful lyrics. Favorite track: What's Golden

I doubt I'd ever have listened to this if it wasn't for this service. Nice collection of psych rock from Brazil. Favorite track: A Minha Menina

Man the 70s seem like they would've been a blast. Great meld of pop, punk, and even a little disco. Favorite track: Heart of Glass

Every time I hear this album I love it more. Just an amazing atmosphere front to back. Favorite track: Day of the Lords

Pretty average 60's psych rock but I love that stuff so I'm good with it. Favorite track: I'm Not Your Stepping Stone

The electronic songs at the beginning were much more interesting to me. Favorite track: Impressive Instant

She kinda lost me on the softer tracks, but a couple of the out and out rockers were cool. Favorite track: I Should've Known

Second favorite Springsteen album. An outstanding collection of melodies. Favorite track: Badlands

Lovely meld of country and rock with a little psyche touch thrown in for good measure. Favorite track: Strength of Strings

Solid classic psych rock album. Favorite track: Eight Miles High

Nails the late 70's/early 80's post punk sound (a la Devo). A highly enjoyable romp. Favorite track: Rock Lobster

Like a lost Radiohead album with Björk's amazing vocals soaring overhead. I loved it. Favorite track: Pagan Poetry

A fair to middling Hendrix album that is propped up by the last two songs, which just happen to be some of the best in music history. Favorite track: Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

Perfect morning music. Calm and relaxing. Favorite track: Wild World

I could probably do without the grandiose orchestral tracks, but other than this two this is an excellent record. Favorite track: Heart of Gold

I like to think I have pretty eclectic taste in music, but this was a little too eclectic for even me. Favorite track: Homelands

Not sure what I expected from a Beach Boy member but it wasn't this. Melodic and rocking in equal measure. Favorite track: River Song

Pretty good, though inconsistent in my opinion considering who it's coming from. Contains one of the best diss tracks in history. Favorite track: Imagine

I'll admit that seeing an ABBA album pop up didn't fill me with joy. Imagine my surprise when this didn't turn out to be a bunch of corny wedding reception anthems. There are some A #1 grooves to be found in here. Favorite track: The Visitors

Tom Waits in a live setting playing a jazzy spoken word set? Sign me the fuck up! Favorite track: Warm Beer and Cold Women

I feel like I really should have more about this band considering when they arrived and their contemporaries. Good solid brit rock. Favorite track: Alright

Some really catching and rewarding songs here, but a little too much derivative soft rock keeps it from being great. Favorite track: Dirty Work

So different from what was to come. A psychedelic rock tour de force. Favorite track: Astronomy Domine

Super weird, but I pretty much expected that with Frank Zappa involved. I don't know how much I would give this repeat listens but there's a few cool tunes in here. Favorite track: Absolutely Free

Man could Amy bring it with her vocals. Just a one-of-a-kind soulful, powerful, amazing voice. Favorite track: F**k Me Pumps

Love Scott's voice and the epic tone of the record. Favorite track: The Seventh Seal

The music was decent but I just couldn't stand Lloyd's vocals. Favorite track: Forest Fire

Probably the most inaccessible album ever. I will say I liked it better on the second listen. Favorite track: Moonlight on Vermont

Perfect music to just put on and chill out. Favorite track: Blue Rondo ala Turk

Solid indie rock offering. Nothing too spectacular but nothing bad either. Favorite track: Yeah We Know

The first four songs are absolutely legendary, then the rest just kind of fades away into obscurity for me. But man, those first few songs are enough to carry any album. Favorite track: With or Without You

Some great songs, but overall pretty mediocre by the lofty standards Metallica had set by this point. Favorite track: Wherever I May Roam

Not as good as the Three E.P.'s but I still like quite a few songs on here. Favorite track: Assessment

Indie rock with a little funk thrown in. That funk helps it rise above the level of bog standard. Unfortunately it doesn't show up in every song. Favorite track: DLZ

Short and sweet. What an outstanding and gorgeous voice George had. Favorite track: Darlin'

Some absolute bangers, but there are a couple tracks I could do without. Overall an amazing debut album. Favorite track: Good Times Bad Times

Sonic Youth rocks. In other news, water is wet. Favorite track: Stereo Sanctity

Grooves in abundance, with a bit of psych thrown in. I love it. Favorite track: Bang a Gong (Get It On)

As much alt rock as I listened to in the 90's it's pretty amazing that I never heard of this until now. Good stuff. Favorite track: Thalassocracy

Really eclectic stuff. I didn't care as much for the sitar Norwegian Wood-esque stuff but for the most part I enjoyed it. Favorite track: Season of the Witch

Absolutely gorgeous collection of Christmas classics. Throw this on and brighten any holiday party. Favorite track: Sleigh Ride

So there's are a few really good songs but the rest are stinkers. Overall more stinkers than not. Favorite track: Time After Time

Everything I've ever heard from Gang Starr is, at worst, better than average. This album was no exception. Excellent flows over dope production. Favorite track: Step in the Arena

One of the first records I ever loved. Beautiful vocal harmonies and outstanding riffs. Favorite track: Down in a Hole

Good British punk. Not great, but has it's moments. Favorite track: Gary Gilmore's Eyes

If you ever need an example of how a guitar can convey emotion, look no further than the title track to this album. Eddie Hazel is a virtuoso. Favorite track: Maggot Brain

One of the weaker of the initial Wu Tang solo albums in my opinion, but it's still really good which speaks to how amazing the collective clan is. Favorite track: Bring the Pain

Stellar debut. Really flows well and the melodies really keep you engaged. Favorite track: Pilgrimage

Ethereal, angelic vocal harmonies that sometimes sound Beach Boy-esque. Listening to this album is like lying in a field of flowers on a breezy summer day. Favorite track: My Girls

The best live rock album ever in my opinion. The energy is off the charts. Pete is absolutely ripping his guitar shreds and Keith Moon gives a pummeling and ferocious performance on drums. Wonderful stuff. Favorite track: Young Man Blues

Some absolute all time alt punk bangers on here, but there are too many immediately forgettable tracks for me to consider it anything more than a good solid effort. Favorite track: Longview

While it got a little repetitive later on, there are some really awesome grooves here. Favorite track: E-Pro

Such a nostalgic album for me for many reasons. I love it, the riffs and vocals come together really well. Favorite track: Self Esteem

Has to be the comprehensive musical encyclopedia of bluegrass history. Some of it isn't really for me and it's super long but I definitely appreciated the musical talent. Favorite track: I Saw the Light

I mostly just wanted it to be over outside of a couple songs. Favorite track: Jump, Jive N Wail

I felt like the strings were a little overdone, otherwise this good album could've been great. Favorite track: A House is Not a Motel

Strong beginning and then kind of fizzles out at the end. Favorite track: Beautiful Day

Beautiful collection of songs, and David has a captivating voice. Favorite track: Babylon

Brooding, classic alternative rock. It oozes 90's. Favorite track: Only Happy When it Rains

Tribe albums are like the hip hop equivalent of comfort food for me. Flows are always on point and the beats always have me nodding my head. Favorite track: Can I Kick It?

I love the bluesy almost sultry vibe of this album. Not every song stands out but the ones that do are amazing. Favorite track: Sinister Kid

I like the energy on this album. Really gets you pumped at times. Favorite track: Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)

This record just oozes 80's in all the best ways. Favorite track: Everybody Wants to Rule the World

I don't see a folk record ever being more intricate, whimsical, and epic than this one. Favorite track: Emily

Nobody nails a concept album quite like The Who. Favorite track: I Can See For Miles

I love Ray's voice but I feel like a lot of the big band numbers don't really do it justice. The slower softer songs are where he shines. Favorite track: Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying

A couple of decent synthpop songs but mostly not for me. Favorite track: Doesn't Matter

Bangers abound. You literally can't go wrong with any song on this album. An absolute melodious triumph. Favorite track: Bigmouth Strikes Again

I know this album is iconic but it's never really clicked for me. Not bad, but also not great in my opinion. Favorite track: Free Money

It's the Fallout soundtrack! I love the theme and I love Marty's voice even if things get a bit repetitive. Favorite track: Big Iron

Chill Ray is the best Ray. I just wish those kinds of songs were more frequent. Favorite track: You Don't Know Me

Some really good grooves, and some that fall flat. Favorite track: Get Innocuous!

Big improvement on their earlier work in my opinion. Eclectic, groovy, beautiful. Favorite track: The Good Thing

I love obscure hip hop but this bored me constantly. Mediocre flows over average beats.

Whimsical folk goodness. Feels like I should have a beer in my hand singing along. Favorite track: If I Should Fall From Grace With God

I'm sure this sounded fresh and vibrant in the 80s but it definitely hasn't aged well. Favorite track: Back to Life

I obviously had a very warped view of what style of music these guys play. I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. Great bass heavy, almost gothic sound. Favorite track: The Cutter

Really enjoyed this album. Glam rock the way it should be done. Favorite track: If There Is Something

Amazing that Dave made this all on his known. By far the most Nirvana like album of this band's work. Favorite track: For All the Cows

Bar a passage or two, this did nothing for me. Favorite track: Save Me

One of many outstanding albums in the initial Sabbath lineup's run. Favorite track: Changes

Overall very upbeat album, which suits old blue eyes well. Favorite track: You Make Me Feel So Young

Good driving rock with punk elements. I hear a lot of influence on the girl rockers of today in this one. Favorite track: Phanta

Great consistently rocking classic Springsteen. His second best album in my opinion. Favorite track: Jungleland

Not quite the greatest reggae album ever, but it's pretty close. Favorite track: Stir It Up

Wonderful collection of beats. Varied, challenging, bright, and beautiful. Favorite track: Building Steam With a Grain of Salt

They definitely get weird with it, especially with the vocals. There are some pretty good riffs to be found and overall it's a fun listen. Favorite track: The Last of the Teenage Idols

A sweeping melodious epic of an album. Probably could've made it a bit shorter but overall a really good effort. Favorite track: Mr. Blue Sky

The Berlin trilogy begins with a triumph. Amazing and unconventional album from Bowie. The instrumentals are a particularly nice touch. Favorite track: Sound and Vision

Tortured, bleak, rough, and yet completely and utterly outstanding. Favorite track: Hurt

Funky and eclectic stuff. Definitely one of their best efforts. Favorite track: Life During Wartime

Great energy, wonderful blues guitar showcase. He's the King for a reason. Favorite track: How Blue Can You Get?

Com can definitely flow. Just wish the beats were a bit more on point. Favorite track: The Light

Too much keyboard noodling for my taste.

Pretty standard 60s rock (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). Favorite track: Groovin'

Iconic record, and I love the music. I just can't handle Nico's vocals. They're like nails on a chalkboard. Favorite track: Waiting for the Man

Beautiful, lush, and demands to be listened to in it's entirety with no bad tracks. Favorite track: Time

The first half is a pretty radical departure from what he had just done on Low, but boy does it work. Favorite track: Heroes

The premise was much better than the actual result. Favorite track: Country

Tom gives in to the urge to get weird with it. Favorite track: In the Neighborhood

The heart of this one is unparalleled in the dance pop realm. Favorite track: Beat It

Mindless noodling, this is not. Excellent, jazzy guitar showcase. Favorite track: Son of Mr. Green Genes

Grandiose is the definition that seems most fitting. I want to like this more than I do. Something I can't put my finger on keeps from outright loving it. Favorite track: The Man of Metropolis Steals Our Hearts

Really good fuzzed out garage rock. Lumped in with the grunge scene by virtue of proximity only. Favorite track: Thorn

Bangers abound on this psych pop beauty. Favorite track: Electric Feel

Good dance pop electronics with a bit of edge to them. Favorite track: Genesis

Quirky, lyrically comical at times, and always frenetic. I really enjoyed this one. Favorite track: Corona

The most tranquil and calming record I've ever heard. It's like laying on a cloud with a slight breeze hitting you. Beautiful stuff. Favorite track: Svefn-G-Englar

Goofy at times, but always funky with a capital F. Favorite track: Them Changes

Only a fleeting few moments grabbed my attention. Favorite track: People

Meandering and sometimes furious piano music. Not sure what else I can say. It was alright.

Positively gorgeous soulful music. I love the story behind the recording as well. Favorite track: Son of a Preacher Man

Solid rocker. They may have gone to a major label but they sure didn't lose any of their edge. Favorite track: Kool Thing

A little more hard edged than other stuff from them that I've heard. It still works. Favorite track: Bloody Well Right

Amazing blues tinged hard Rock. No one does it better than Zep. Favorite track: Whole Lotta Love

As far as post-2000 alt rock goes, it really doesn't get better than this. Favorite track: Mr. Brightside

The deadpan delivery got old pretty quickly for me. Favorite track: Rococo Zephyr

Some decent ambient music here and there, but it mostly didn't keep my attention. Favorite track: Water From a Vine Leaf

This is the perfect distillation of this band. All the pomp and quirkiness are on full display. Favorite track: Bohemian Rhapsody

Musically it's the worst parts of the 80's but the vocals are beautiful. Favorite track: Oxford Street

Classic soul with the right amount of funk along for the ride. Favorite track: Hard Times

I much more enjoyed the tunes that turned up the funk. I wish there were more. Favorite track: Boogie On Reggae Woman

Solid energetic rock effort. Not quite my favorite by then but close. Favorite track: Oliver's Army

I enjoy this album more every time I hear it. So unique and contains a range of vibes, from fun, to loving emotion, to flat out terror. Favorite track: Cheree

Gorgeous collection of music from Mr. Simon. Favorite track: Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard

So fun to hear Johnny's legendary voice breath new life into classic tunes. Favorite track: When the Man Comes Around

Did Kurt ghostwrite parts of this? Do I really care? Either way, grunge goodness abounds on this one. Favorite track: Violet

Lizzy at the height of their powers must have a really been a must see concert. Great energy and musicianship. Favorite track: Still In Love With You

Decent enough folk music that gets a bit redundant by the end. Favorite track: This Beard is for Siobhan

A spectacular band at the apex of their powers. This album has a bit of everything that makes them great, and all pulled off flawlessly. Favorite track: 4th of July

Not quite as consistent as I remember front to back but the bears are on point as expected. Favorite track: Let Me Ride

True hard Rock really doesn't get much better than this. Heavy and memorable. Favorite track: Highway Star

Doesn't do much to separate itself from other 90's Brit alt rock but that's ok cos they pull it off well. Favorite track: Medication

Contains all the quirkiness and melody this band's known for, just wish it was a bit longer. Favorite track: Harry Rag

This isn't man vs machine, this is man and machine working together seamlessly. Oh and it's awesome. Favorite track: The Model

Listening to Dylan spin his tales over this amazing music is mesmerizing. Favorite track: Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts

Of the early banger Sepultura albums, this is the cream of the crop. Furious thrash that hits just right. Favorite track: Altered State

As near to a perfect hard rock album as you can get. No notes. Favorite track: When the Levee Breaks

While it's not as instantly catchy as most of Dookie was, it's still an enjoyable listen. Favorite track: Holiday

Not their best by most metrics but still an outstanding debut. Favorite track: Psycho Killer

Always figured she was a one hit wonder but there are some solid tunes on here. Love the reggae influence. Favorite track: Bucky Done Gun

As a historical snapshot, this excels. I love the way these two play off and complement each other. Favorite track: Rock Box

Tough for there not to be a let down when your album starts off with 3 absolute bangers but they do a pretty good job of sticking the landing. Favorite track: Walk of Life

I think I just found my new fav Britpop album. Great energy, great melodies. Favorite track: Chemical World

I could listen to Willie sing anything. Although I'd prefer his original music, it's fun to hear his take on some of these classics. Favorite track: Blue Skies

Much more acoustic guitar driven than either of their first two efforts, but comes off just as well. Favorite track: Immigrant Song

One of the best prog albums of all time. Just an amazing array of different sounds and time signatures. Favorite track: Dancing With the Moonlit Knight

Decent rock elevated by outstanding vocals. Favorite track: Use Somebody

Solid psych rock effort with some really outstanding and mesmerizing vocal harmonies. Favorite track: Mr Tambourine Man

Absolutely beautiful. The music evokes scenes of serenity that just relax you. Favorite track: White Winter Hymnal

The guy is a great storyteller and the subject matter is often pretty comical. Favorite track: Fit But You Know It

The accompanying music didn't do much for me but Joni has an amazing soulful voice which demands attention. Favorite track: The Hissing of Summer Lawns

Oozes with style and rhythm. There are some really outstanding bass lines on this one. Favorite track: Pusherman

He's got a nice voice. My thing is, how am I supposed to listen to this and not immediately think I'm in a Toy Story movie? Favorite track: Last Night I Had A Dream

Solid blues rock. Clapton's lead guitar chops are on full display. Favorite track: Hideaway

The infamous lost Beach Boys album. It's a bit fragmented at times but when it's good it's very good. Favorite track: Heroes and Villains

The purple one drops another absolute banger. Favorite track: 1999

Best Radiohead album top to bottom, and that is REALLY saying something. Favorite track: All I Need

I love the scuzzy guitar tone, and there's some pretty excellent riffs on this album. Favorite track: Sludgefeast

There are times when I love Nina's soulful bluesy voice, but others where it just doesn't land. Favorite track: Four Women

Decent punk effort. The vocals stand out. Favorite track: Goodbye Toulouse

Another outstanding effort. Good grooves. Favorite track: This Must Be the Place I've Waited Years to Leave

Best album but these gents. The kookiness and the melody come together in harmony. Favorite track: Victoria

The soundtrack to the COVID quarantine. Full of Fiona's razor sharp wit and sultry vocals. Favorite track: Ladies

Some top notch 80s bangers on here. Favorite track: Sledgehammer

Michael goes disco and it actually comes off pretty well. Favorite track: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

This album is like a nice warm hug. Beautiful R&B. Favorite track: Mercy Mercy Me

Eddie's face melters and Diamond Dave's showmanship make for quite a satisfying stew of heavy rock. Favorite track: Runnin' With the Devil

Good poppy rock. Take me back to my college days. Favorite track: Lovefool

Not his best, but a good effort with some very interesting soundscapes. Favorite track: Julie With...

I realize how influential this album is, and it's good. Not great, but definitely a worthwhile listen. Favorite track: Ballad of Big Nothing

I've definitely heard more enjoyable Dylan albums, but I still liked this one. Favorite track: Subterranean Homesick Blues

The best Bob Dylan record if you ask me. Beautiful music, beautiful lyrics, it's all there. Favorite track: Visions of Johana

Ominous and brooding, really sets the mood for the movie it soundtracks. Favorite track: Playground Love

Some very catchy guitar hooks which make for some excellent songs. Favorite track: 40'

Musically very engaging and intricate. Vocally, not so much which is what's keeping this from a higher score. Favorite track: Barmy

Comes off like an eerie movie soundtrack, which works at times but I can't really see myself going back to this one. Favorite track: The Man With the Golden Arm

Funky Bowie with gospel backup singers? Yes please. Favorite track: Fame

Beautiful voice, but the music didn't really do much for me. Favorite track: Nothing Compares 2 U

A soulful and epic journey from Chef. Favorite track: Walk On By

Frenetic, ferocious, and unapologetically brash. This record demands that play it as loud as possible. Favorite track: Ace of Spades

I've yet to find a situation or mood where this album doesn't suit. Great atmosphere and manages to be completely engaging despite no vocal accompaniment. Favorite track: Tha

Contains everything you'd love about a White Stripes album. Favorite track: I'm Shakin'

Closing out the ditch trilogy in style. One of Neil's best records. Favorite track: Walk On

Very well done, frolicking country. I feel like this album would always put me in a good mood. Favorite track: I've Got a Tiger By the Tail

Really well done, supercharged punk effort. Favorite track: Let's Submerge

Decent enough fast paced pop. I likely won't revisit this one though. Favorite track: Love Plus One

Cultural and musical landmark that stands the test of time. Favorite track: Straight Outta Compton

A rollicking rocking good time. Maximum R&B indeed. Favorite track: Won't Get Fooled Again

Something about this record made me feel a little uncomfortable. Favorite track: Boston Rag

For arena ready hard rock anthems, it's tough to do better than this collection. Favorite track: Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

Slipknot make a groove metal album...and it actually works? Favorite track: Psychosocial

Today I learned Basement Jaxx used one of these tunes to make their biggest hit. Really good and influential electronic soundscapes. Favorite track: M.E.

Kind of amazing the grandiose feel these guys can get with only vocals. Favorite track: Hello My Baby

Very whimsical, almost Supertramp like. Favorite track: Amateur Hour