1001 Albums Summary

At first I was not into it. Not really my genre. By the second or third song, I was thinking “oh shit, this kind of goes hard.” Then I got to reading about Big Black and Albini and it was really cool learning about him and his connection to Chicago.

I can’t believe I hadn’t given this a through-and-through until now. I liked it, but honestly, I prefer the Chronic 2001. It’s tough listening to the insanely misogynistic lyrics. I don’t accept that it’s just part of it, or that I should just look past it.

I’m not in the greatest headspace today, but this just doesn’t speak to me. I’ve never gone deep into the Cure, because I just do not connect to the songs I’ve heard (the popular ones). I guess the Cure isn’t technically “shoegaze,” but it sounds a lot like it to me, and I fucking hate shoegaze.

No notes.

I can appreciate the guitar playing skill, but musically it just doesn’t do it for me: A couple of the songs stood out to me, but as a whole album it didn’t draw me in.

Sweet and soulful, if not a bit boring.

Unremarkable circle jerking.

I really enjoyed this through and through. Favorite songs: Monolith Life’s a Gas (pretty sad considering his premature demise).

Not a genre I’m drawn too, but I can appreciate the musicianship. I’m not a professional critic, nor am I trying to be … so I’m just going to write about how this album made me feel rather than what *I think* it should make me feel. All that being said, I’m finding myself relating to this album way more than I thought I would. I was 3 when this album came out, so I never caught it while it was part of the nineties grunge scene it’s so integral to. I’m from Seattle and I’m a recovering addict, so I can’t deny that I feel a connection to this. I fuck with Sickman for obvious reasons. I’m in a depressed and down mood today and feeling like using (even with two years clean). I think this album was divine timing because it soothed me while also deterring me from making a horrible choice. Favorite songs: Rooster Junkhead Sickman

Really not for me. It sounded too monotonous and repetitive. Part of the reason I love blues and roots music so much is because of the lyrics. I connect with the story telling. I think the fact that a don’t understand the language was a real impediment for enjoyment.

Not my favorite. I was hoping it would at least be danceable. It wasn’t.

I liked it. Infectious sound, it got stuck in my head.

I LOVED this album. Obviously the violent misogyny was hard to listen to, but I can’t deny how compelling this was. I loved Dopeman, perfect depiction of the horrors of addiction. 4.5/5

I liked it, but didn’t love it.

It was fine. Not very memorable. Felt like a chore to get through.

Fuck yes. Banger after banger, no skips. Loved it.

Not for me.

Not memorable & redundant.

An improvement from most of the 80s British albums on this list.

This was the first one I got where I’ve been able to grab my vinyl version and put it on at home. I love several of the songs on this album, but lyrically he leaves a lot to be desired. I’d chose Elton over him 9 times out of ten.

It’s so funny I got this album right after the Stranger, when I specifically mentioned Elton in that review. This album is incredible. I’ve listened to it many times. My controversial take is that I hate “Saturday.” Favorites: - Funeral for a Friend - Goodbye Yellowbrick Road - Dirty Little Girl - Roy Rogers - Harmony

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Took me back two decades: 16 in Seattle, way top high in my boyfriend’s car thinking we were the first mother fuckers on earth to have a spiritual experience while listening to music oh ecstasy.

Sometimes catchy, but mostly cheesy.

Shoutout to the reviewer who said there was a 45 minute “best of” version of this. I’m not listening to 3.5 hours of fucking 1959 jazz… even if it is Ella Fitzgerald.

I’m so tired of 1980s British post-punk. I’m about to give up on this fucking project.

Yes.

I love this album. I’ve listened to it many times, and will listen to it again many times before I die. So far, it’s the 3rd album I already own on vinyl (Goodbye Yellow Brick Road & The Stranger). This album highlights the tour de force that is Bernie Taupin and Elton John’s partnership. YES, Indian Sunset would not survive today’s sensibilities. However, I still find the song beautiful and I think it was written from a well-intentioned place. I also think Razor Face and Rotten Peaches are pretty catchy. Better, IMO than say, Saturday. Nothing compares to Levon though. I love that song so much. For those that don’t know, it’s a nod to Levon Helm (who is probably my all time favorite musician). Taupin loved The Band so much. He compared their music to Faulkner in a VHS documentary from the 90s… that’s how much he loves them. Which coincidentally is also how much I love The Band. 4.9/5

Not my favorite.

Aside from the Last Waltz, I’ve never been moved by a live album.

First full talking heads album I’ve listened to. I like it.