1001 Albums Summary

Man that Phil Collins never misses (2.5)

🖕GNR

Not quite as interesting or dynamic as Doolittle, but still solid

Better and worse than I expected. Musically it’s ok, not that into the vocals. The whole thing is just a little homogenous.

I know nothing about this. Pleasant enough listen.

Like, don’t love

This is pretty good. Not sure why it started a war. (3.5)

I guess I'm on board that this is probably the best Metallica album. Still nothing they do will ever top the sheer joy that Some Kind of Monster has given me.

A little more in my current wheelhouse. First time I’ve listened to a Yes album front to back. I’ll be listening to more.

Not sure who killed them, but I’m glad they did.

I’ve been coming back around on U2 a little. There’s some songs on here I’d be fine to never hear again, but the influence is undeniable, for better or worse.

Probably my favorite Who album.

I tend to gravitate towards the softer side of Trent Reznor. But when the heavier stuff hits, it hits well.

Definitely not my favorite Smiths album, but it’s still got some bangers.

This is probably the worst Police album (imo), but it needs to be talked about more these days what an incredible run they had in such a short amount of time. (A strong 3.5)

Top tier Radiohead for me. As far as full albums go.

I’ve never had a problem with Adele and removed from all the hype, the singles hold up pretty well. A few of the other tracks are good but most of them are bland and forgettable for me. (2.5)

I have a soft spot for this era, but there’s better stuff. Needed more Krayzie and Wish Bone.

I struggle sometimes with this era of soul. Some of it I love, and usually can always appreciate, but the over use of it in movies and other forms of media throughout the years has forever tainted it for me. Goes without saying, but she sounds incredible.

With all due respect to Mike Patton, this is way worse than I expected. Maybe I just wasn’t in the mood for it. (1.5)

My least favorite Smiths album. But still it’s The Smiths.

Elvis is so cool, I wish I was partially named after him. (3.5)

Really surprised by how good this is.

Always been allergic to this. (1.5)

Still a classic.

Probably the closest I’ll get to enjoying a live DJ set. (3.5)

I feel like they’re better without Young, and him without them. (3.5)

Too long.

Best VH front to back. (3.5)

Couldn’t decide between a strong 3.5 or a weak 4 so I figured I’d just round up

I like the songs but can’t do that classic country twang. (2.5)

When it hits, it hits. (3.5)

An under looked albums I’ve always thought

I used to like this a lot, but it’s been a while and I haven’t been much into rap lately. But I’m glad to say it holds up.

Wasn’t really in the mood for this.

It’s ok. Some decent guitar stuff. I feel like it could go a little harder. (2.5)

I dig it.

Not that interesting musically.

I didn’t know I had angst till this came out.

Too long. (2.5)

1980 was peak guitar chorus imo.

Never a bad time.

(4.5)

(3.5)

Nope

Nothing controversial about these bops.

Still holds up pretty well.

Mediocre at best.

Enjoyed this a lot more than I expected.

Nah.

(3.5)

(3.5)

Definitely appreciate this more than I like it.

These guys need knocked down a peg or two legacy wise. (2.5)

God I hope there’s more Zappa on this list.

I was obsessed with this in high school. Original, I know.

I like this, but I would like it a lot more if the songs were more developed and there were WAY less of them.

I much prefer their contemporaries. (2.5)

I’m not much of a solo Peter Gabriel fan it seems.

This really takes me back. Holds up better than I thought

I personally prefer Tom Waits the actor to Tom Waits the musician. (2.5)

Really been feeling this era lately. (3.5)

I see why they were a one hit wonder. (2.5)

The only good kind of traffic.

This could bump up to 4.5 on repeat listens.

Too much slange.

Still hits.

I was pleasantly surprised by this.

Couldn’t really connect with it.

Rod Stewart, what happened to you?

Not really my favorite era of Christmas music (2.5)

(4.5)

4.5

I was really hoping I’d like this. Oh well

I’m not only about That Thing. The other tracks are good too

4.5

Haven’t listened to Janelle Monae is years. It was nice to revisit (3.5)

I like to pronounce it “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dealin’”

Really drags in the middle

It’s solid Genesis, but it’s definitely too long and overstuffed. (3.5)

3.5

Easiest five stars I’ve given yet

Maybe I’m reading too much into to it, but I feel like you can hear the years of pent up frustration (4.5)

This isn’t bad by any means, but I’m just not that into it (2.5)

Some bangers for sure, but not their best work imo

2 stars is really generous. Dancing in the Dark is a solid track but with all due respect to the Boss, the rest is borderline unlistenable

Better than Born in the USA

I feel like they were still finding their sound

More like The Mehs (2.5)

What a coincidence, i just listened to this last week

Not my favorite of the Lilith Fair gals, but still good (3.5)

Nah, not for me (1.5)

I really wanna like Captain Beefheart-and I do musically-but I really struggle with the vocals (2.5)

I’d probably rate this highest of Bob Dylan’s ‘60s catalog (3.5)

Much worse than I was expecting (2.5)

Wasn’t in the mood

I feel like I can’t really hate on this, but it just hasn’t aged well (2.5)

Can I give this zero stars?

I know it’s important, but I could never hear any of this again and be satisfied (2.5)

(3.5)

3.5

Oof, Neil you’re better than this

3.5

A little too long/indulgent (3.5)

I don’t think The Band is bad by any means, but I’m just really not that into them

3.5

2.5

3.5

Way too long (3.5)