1001 Albums Summary

Great album. Funky. Groovy. Very Talking Heads.

Elite 80s pop rock. Obviously has hits like Rio and Hungry Like the Wolf. But others Lonley in Your Nightmare and Last Chance on the Stair Way give the album more depth. Not just your Mom's favorite band.

Carried pretty heavily by Baba O'Reily and Behind Blue Eyes. Going Mobile and My Wife are pretty decent tracks.

Is Gimme Shelter the greatest opening track in history? Maybe. Another album with a strong opener and closer with some filler in the middle. Let It Bleed is a strong song in the middle that stops the ablum from lagging, and Monkey Man is a decent penultimate track. Definitely not the Stones best work.

This album is 63 minutes too long. When I think of all the worst parts of the 2010s this is the soundtrack.

Decent enough pop/post punk.

Never heard of the artist before, can't understand a word sung. But I can feel the rythym and soul in it.

Yea a lot of the songs are repetitive, so what? Its the Ramones. Do the songs rock? Hell yea they do

This is an album I've had on my radar for a while but have always found it too intimidating. The skill and vision is clear. But i found some of the improv parts to be hectic. Its probably objectively a 4-5 but I'm taking a star for it not being my cup of tea.

3, not my favorite MJ. I already knew the hits but had never listened to the whole album. Unfortunately, I think the 2 best songs are the first two.

Love Neil Young. Definitely not his best work, but still good.

Nice easy listening. A little too folksy even for me. Father and Son is an all-timer

Jack White has more talent in his pinky than I have total. The skill is undeniable but the White Stripes have never really been my bag. A few good songs I hadn't heard before.

Had never even heard of this band before. As a late 90's baby I listen to a lot of music from this time period and genre, so I was suprised to not know them. Saw some reviews comment on the singer and specifically the lyrics being 'incel-y'. It is kinda just a product of its time, was grunge ever really praised for its lyricism? . Some pretty good rock music all-in-all, I'll probably give it another spin in the future, but in the end its a 3 star album.

Not usually a fan of electronic music outside of Daft Punk. I think I remember this group being popular. Nothing that really stood out.

I like it for what it was. Its not exactly groundbreaking anymore but at the time it was.

Didn't love it. A few songs were alright.

I was familiar with Common the actor/celebrity more than the rapper growing up. I knew Chicagoans always hyped him up. And I think I had listend to this album once in college and didnt think much of it at the time. Amazing what a few years can change. This is an album from a time when hip-hop was rapping. The lyrics and flow carry the album with production that compliments and elevates them. Stand outs: Faithful, Love Is, Chi-City

'I don't get it' is not only one of the best songs on this album and best songs I've heard in a while. It is also my response to some of these reviews. I had never heard of the band before but consider me convinced. They used one microphone? They recorded in a church? Awesome. The lead singer does a lot of heavy lifting here, her vocals are heavenly and seem to float on the accompanying arrangement. But the backing band isn't bad by any means, they just aren't the main show and they know it. -1 for being Canadian.

Chris Cornell is one of the greatest vocalists in Rock and Roll history. Even though I typically prefer Audioslave. Love this album; Black Hole Sun, The Day I Tried to Live, Fell on Black Days all go incredibly hard. Tracks I enjoyed that were newish to me: Like Suicide and 4th of July. It is too long though.

One of the greatest debut albums of all time, its a shame they never really did anything else. Almost every song here is a hit. Some people say it drags at the end but imo the 2 closing songs might bethe best of the album.

Somehow got both Air albums in the first 30 albums. I won't call them bad but I'm not upset that they won't be appearing again on this list; it's just not my cup of tea. I have never seen this movie, I don't know what it is about. I will say I found this to be my preferred album of the two, I liked it way more than I expected. Favorite songs: PLayground Love, Bathroom Girl, Dead Bodies

I had a roommate in college that was a 'dead head' except he only ever played Casey Jones. Sufffice to say that it got old and it made me want to dislike the Dead, but I can't just toss them in the trash heap. They were trailblazers, icons of the hippie movement, and pretty damn good musicians. I'm just glad this a studio album and not a 3 hour live set, which are sick I just have too much to do today. best songs: friend of the devil, ripple

This had some interesting moments but ultimately I felt it was too long and too out there.

Pictures of You makes me miss a love I never felt. This album is such a vibe, I'm just upset I litstened to it at work. Need to give it another listen alone.

I won't say this album does nothing well, BUT I have no idea how it made this list. Recover is the only song keeping this album from getting 1 star. Update, now that I am reaching the end of this album the back half of the album is growing on me, but too little too late. Its still 2 stars, spotify tried to push the Deluxe edition on me and I just couldn't make it through the bonus tracks

Ok I was ready to hate on this because I typically don't care for electonica, with soem notable exceptions. But this is a great groove.

This is a fine album all in all. Dusty has a great voice there is no denying that. But holy-dated-music-Batman, was this sound ever groundbreaking? And its mostly covers.

R.E.M. is fine, and thats about all I am willing to say about them. This album has a few hits I enjoy, End of the World and The One I Love are as famous as they are for a reason. Its a solid album but nothing really eye-opening to me. I'm not sure if I'm just on the wrong side of the Millenial divide on this one or not. It seems like older Millenials rever R.E.M. and their work and to me as a baby millenial/old Gen-Z they're just another radio rock band.

I mean what even is there to say? From the opening seconds this is one of the greatest albums of all time. And I say that as somewhat of a Zeppelin hater. Also, at 42 minutes not a second is wasted. Best tracks: Black Dog, Stairway to Heaven, When the Levee Breaks

This list has a suprising number of movie soundtracks. Previously I knew Earth, Wind, & Fire as the 'Spetember' band. This album is infectiously groovy. Shining Star and All About Love were the standouts.

The Roots are undeniably legends, which seems weird to say as someone who grew up only knowing them as the Tonight Show band. My college roommate turned me onto the Roots. This album is big and has a lot to say, Black Thought is one of the greates rappers of all time. This album has a big idea that works as a whole. Not much I would revisit outside the context of the album. With all the skits and seques and it being a little long I think I'm going to settle at 3/3.5 out of 5

Classic album. This got a ton of rotations while I was in college and that was the 2010s, I wish I had been that age when this came out. Phenomenal blend of rock and hip hop. Even songs like Girls, which I feel is one of the weaker songs, has a great groove. Love this album but not sure I can call it a 5.

This album isn't necessarily bad but I do question on what merits it made this list? Rockafeller Skank and Praise You are decent radio songs. In Heaven was a good laugh if nothing else. The album cover with the fat kid is way better than the American version.

My only Cars story comes from my freshman year of college, well after this album was released and had any relevancy. A guy from my dorm in an effort to be friendly made a remark about the drummer of the Cars being from my small-ish hometown. Anyways I replied 'ya man I don't really care for the Cars that much.' Moral of the story is I was a bit of a prick and the Cars may be a little old hat. But this album is SOLID. Maybe, it is a little dated. Personally I find the opener to be a little corny. But My Best Friends Girl, Just What I Needed, and Your'e All I've Got Tonight are certified bangers. -1 star for Drive not being on this album.

Any good Rock n Roll fan knows its just repackaged blues. I had never listened to Muddy Waters before, that was a mistake. An excellent singer and guitar player. Can't forget your roots.

Pretty solid, some really interesting concepts. Not sure how often I'd revisit it.

This was a revelation. Fits in really well with what I tend to listen to. Not sure how I went all these years without hearing them.

The greatest album from one of the greatest songwriters of all time. What else is there to say? Sure, his signing isn't great. But its not as bad as people make out; at least it wasn't when this album came out. But his writing in Highway 61, Like a Rolling Stone, Ballad of a This Man, and Desolation Row is unmatched. Easy 5 stars

There's not much to say about this one, another classic. The algorithm is blessing me this week. This album is strong through and through, but its crazy how strong the B side is. How many albums have a better ending than Who'll Stop the Rain, I Heard it Through the Grapevine, and Long as I Can See the Light? Not many.

absolute rubbish

This was cool. Never heard of them before, 14 songs in 15 minutes is CRAAAZY work. 3.5/5

Entirely forgettable. Not terrible. But nothing that really stands out. Going to subtract a star cause this dbag I used to work with was a huge Bjork fan.

MMM Ya Beck is wicked sad man. 3.5

No idea what the words are but this is pretty cool. This is what I am looking for doing this, something I never would have listened to in my day to day.

I found this album to be enjoyable. Although as a big Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young fan; but excluding Neil Young, these guys really need each other to shine. Deja Vu is one of my favorite albums of all-time, but the solo stuff just doesn't hit the same. Again, Young is the exception. Still, this was decently enjoyable would be a nice listen on a car ride on a nice fall day. Cowboy Movie is probably the standout here. Also not overly long.

This is not something I would have chosen on my own, and though I'm sure this is a MUST listen it had some good tunes. Especially Little Italy and Nuevo Tango. But there are times it felt a little elevator-y

This album is such a vibe. My college roommate put me onto Tribe and while they aren't my favorite group, they're undeniably hugely influential. The production and sampling on this record are insane.

Real nice listening. I had heard Pink Moon and a few other of Drake's songs previously, but this is his first album I've listened to. Many of the songs have incredibly sad lyrics but the music is undeniably mellow.

I knew this album but I did not KNOW this album. Its 5 stars it just is. From the opener thru the title track to Grey Seal to okay so Jamaica Jerk Off is a bit out there to All the Girls Love Alice to Saturday Night's Alright this album is firing on all cylinders. Okay, so it could probably afford to lose a song or two but even with it being a little overly long it is still 5 stars from me.

Abba fucking rocks and that's really all I have to say about that. This album is pretty heavy on the hits. Dancing Queen, Knowing Me, Knowing You, and Fernando really stand out here with the rest really just being filler. Definitely a record I'd kill to have on my wall.

Yea this one was rough. Nice enough voice. Also under 30 minutes

The nicest sounding music I would love to take a nap too. Take a nice nap in the shade, you wake up this is playing from somewhere in the distance, curious you seek out the source of the noise and find a beach bar serving cold drinks. Life is good.

The Kings of Dad Rock. Gonna be honest I've gone from tolerating to hating t loving the Eagles over the last several years. But this album leaves a lot to be desired. The title track is killer imo. But outside of that it's really just Victim of Love that sticks out. The rest is largely filler.

On my first listen to this album I didn't care for it much and found it a bit boring. Don't get me wrong, I like the hits by these guys. But, it didn't really grab me at first. But my second listen was a revelation, suddenly this was much more complex and had way more depth than I saw at first. The songwriting and emotional weight in Patterns is what really made it hit home. Other favorite songs: Homeward Bound, 9th St Bridge, Flowers Never Bend with the Rain. 4.5/5

Well I definitely did not have Brit-Indian Britpop on my bingo card. This album does a lot of things. I think most of them were just fine, it had a few cool moments here and there but idk man.

Didn't really care for it

Kanye West is a bad guy. That said, this album is nearly flawless. Its less a Kanye album and more of a 'Friends of Kanye' album, he's not even the best rapper on most songs. But really the money here is the production, Kanye at his height. He's an egotistical asshole but he might actually be the most 'important' artist of his generation. Even the blurred out album cover is iconic.

One of the first CDs I ever bought. I know a lot of Green Day fans say this the beginning of the end, that may be true, but this album has legs. Whatshername may be a perfect song. American Idiot seems more relevant than ever. Easy 5.

Ya not really my style

DEEEBAAAASSERRRRR!!!!!! Shout out Boston. This record must have felt like a breath of fresh air at the time. Obviously, it inspired a ton of late 90s/early 00s music. But it still feels new. Debaser, Monkey Go to Heaven, Hey, Here Comes Your Man all hit. And it wraps up in just under 40 minutes so it is very efficient with its time. Taking one star cause the B side has a few weaker songs.

I like acid as much as the next guy. And I liked this record well enough but really not seeing what separates this from all the other hippie/stoner/folk rock out there.

Enough of the other reviews are novel length so I'll leave it at this: This is one of the greatest albums of all-time. If you don't think it's 5 stars get your fucking ears checked.

Absolutely iconic cover. People seem to agree at this point that George is the best Beatle and this is the best solo Beatles album. But god damn is it long. I want to knock a point for Spotify forcing me into the 2014 remaster which is out of order from the original pressing, but I won't to be fair. The hits are the hits, probably could have dropped a few tracks but alas that's life. Remember, this too shall pass.

turns out i was tryna get funked up. 5 stars.

I don't need to re-listen to this album to rate it 5 stars. But I'm going to. Thriller into Beat It into Billie Jean like what are we doing here?! Name a better 3 song run. You can't. Seriously, like, what is the worst song on the album?? Cause I sure don't know.

A very pleasant surprise. Favorite tracks: Si tu dois partir, ... A Sailor's Life, Percy's Song.

Solid album. Not my favorite but a nice listen

The Queen of Soul. I only knew Respect before hand which is a certified banger. Phenomenal vocals and a few songs I didn't know but enjoyed gives this one 4 stars even though Soul is definitely not my preferred genre.

I've never been a huge metal head and always thought Rage was a ~little~ corny. But I listened to this in the gym and it was great for my workout

Not sure if this or Glass Houses is his best work, but this is an easy 5 stars.

I liked it. But I'm not sure it is an essential album. What makes it different from all the other acid-soaked hippie music from the late 60s this list is full of.

Hair metal sucks. All of it. The only decent songs here are Jump, Panama, and Hot for Teacher. And they aren't even good. Just OK. You could take all the other songs I haven't mentioned off the album and lose absolutely nothing. Really I think I should rate this 1 star but I'll give it 2. I'm trying to be more positive this year.

One of the singular greatest vocal recordings of all-time. A one album wonder due to his untimely passing. I mean really there are not enough good things to say about this album. The Hallelujah cover is one of the greatest covers of all-time. Lover You Should Come Over and Forget Her are both absolute heavyweights of songwriting.

This is tough for me. I've always kind of hated on AC/DC. 'It's the same 3 chords' 'The whiny singing' But damn this album does rock. Hell's Bells, Shoot to Thrill, and Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution all bangers. The rest of the album is kind of same-y but still. Some of the lyrics haven't necessarily aged great but it is what it is. 3.5/5

Makes me nostalgic for a time I never knew. Even as an adult now pushing 30 I can still relate to the angst and uncertainty portrayed throughout. Yea the vocals can be a bit jarring but that's just raw emotion. If you think it's just noise then it's not for you. But to those who know the feeling it's a reminder that you aren't alone. 33 minutes means not a second is wasted.

very good

I feel like I am in a late 90s/early 00s movie montage. This is not a complaint.

A phenomenal cover album. And Cash is obviously one of the most influential artists in American music. I only knew Hurt going into this. But When the Man Comes Around, In My Life, Desperado, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, Tear Stained Letter, and We'll Meet Again were all good.

an almost 25 minute version of Whipping Post. Yup.

I only really knew west end girls by these guys. But I've always been curious in getting into more new wave and synth pop. All in all pretty good It's a Sin is a banger 3.5

Don't make me tap the sign. *taps sign* Hair Metal sucks. All of it.

Horrible. I literally can't believe people enjoy this crap. This is a scorching hot take, I know, people are going to be big mad about this but, Muse was/is/and will always be the superior 00's experimental rock band. Argue with ya mom. And remember, they hated Jesus for the things he said as well.

One of the best Stones albums. 46 minutes of rock 'n' roll blues. Dead Flowers is low key the best song on the album and one of my favorite songs ever. Brown Sugar, Wild Horses, Can't You Hear Me Knocking, and Bitch are all great too. Just not sure i can justify a 5. More like a 4.5.

It's not Abbey Road. Other than In MY Life, I really enjoyed Nowhere Man and Michelle. But there were also a few songs that felt dated. It can be hard to remember at the end of the day with how large (deservedly) their legacy is the Beatles really were just a radio pop boy band. Still it's a nice album.

I really like Down and Without You. This is the coconut guy? NGL love the album cover, adding a star just for that. Also, a sub-40 minute album is always appreciated.

not a whole lot to say. 5 stars

Not bad, and not what I expected. But what the hell man... I have so many questions.

I really liked this. I only knew Dear God going into it. Still I'm not totally sold on the idea that this album really needed to be included on this list. It's like 'oh look another obscure Brit-pop album' 3.5 but I'll round up.

CCR rocks.

Not their best. Still very good

Great vocals

Love the Foo Fighters. Not their best album tho.

I liked this way more than I thought I would

This rips. 'FlUtEs ArEnT rOcK aNd RoLl'

Exceptionally solid rock album. Pulls you in right from the opening track.

No idea what they're saying but this was cool.

The older I get the more I like Steely Dan. Pretty good but definitely not my favorite.

Tiny Dancer and Levin are certified bangers. What a way to start an album. I didn't know any of the other songs on the album, but they were all at least decent with a few bops. It's no Yellow Brick Road but still a solid album.

Definitely not my cup of tea, but it was under 30 minutes and Loretta has a nice voice. My dad is a sucker for classic country so it reminded me of the shit I heard growing up.

The hits are good but demon days is better.

Neil Young rocks

I've never been much of a metal guy but this rocks. Only a 4 cause I feel like the end isn't as strong

a very pleasant sounding but ultimately boring album

Spent most of the runtime wondering what the hell I was listening to.

Had some cool grooves but nothing that special, kinda a knock off duran duran. Also, this is where I'm going to complain that there are no Electric Light Orchestra albums on this list. Discovery, A New World Record, and Out of the Blue are more essential than any album I've gotten this week.

No words needed 5 stars

not bad but other than Me and Julio not much stood out. Where's Art? Paul! Huhh Where's Art?!?!?

This guy STINKS!!

Pretty decent rock stoner rock album. Had some interesting sounds. Not sure its something I'd return to.

This album rocks. Muse was my favorite band in high school, they aren't anymore but I still have fond memories of them. Also, they had a few decent albums after this too.

There used to be a restaurant in my town just called 'The Restaurant'. Always thought it was dumb as hell. Anyways The Band rocks. Cripple Creek and Dixie are obviously the standouts here but the others are fine tunes too.

Was entirely unfamiliar with this album but I knew PE from Fear of a Black Planet. Anyways this was awesome; great beats, ad libs, and some punchy verses.

Just a perfect album.

First time listening to the whole album, only really knew the title track and Jet. Was familiar with Let Me Roll It from Lake Street Dive's amazing cover. Also really enjoyed Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five. All in all a very solid 40 minute album.

3.5 stars pretty good album. Only new light my fire and break on through previously. But really enjoyed The Crystal Ship and Twentieth Century Fox. Don't know how I didn't notice before but Morrison kinda sings like the guy from cake where he isn't really signing, moreso talking in rhythm.

I dig it

short nice pop album. only real stand out is Help Me Rhonda

Definitely not my favorite Zeppelin album, honestly outside of Good Times Bad Times and Dazed and Confused its mostly filler imo

Brutal. Radiohead is crazy overrated

pretty interesting. had some cool riffs. Had it on in the background while working. I get its a live album but 2 hours is too long. maybe if i was still into shrooms

A very pleasant listen. Not something I normally would have picked for myself but it was very relaxing.

I only knew these guys as the "Smoke On the Water". Now I know why. 42 minutes of uninspired rock. "Child In Time" wasn't too bad tho

That was strange, not necessarily in a bad way though

pretty decent

'Driving in the car with your mom'-core music. Don't Know Why is an absolute banger.

Probably not the album I would have chosen for the Black Keys, probably would have gone with Magic Potion. But still, this album was huge for me in high school and I have listened to it countless times. The album starts of strong from Everlasting Light through Howlin' For You. Other standouts Too Afraid to Love You, Ten Cent Pistol, Sinister Kid, and Unknown Brother.

very funky

Love American Girl. Luna and Fooled Again were pleasant surprises. And I like a lot of Tom Petty's work but as a whole I thought the album was pretty weak. Like if you had to make music for a fake band from a movie.

Not my favorite Bowie album. But Heroes is an all-timer song.

definitely not my typical kind of music. but I found it very pleasant

Already knew the Killing Moon. Liked Silver, Nocturnal Me, and Crystal Days the most of the other songs. But the whole album was pretty vibey. Also 9 songs in 37 minutes, very efficient. Almost a 5 but I don't think I can give it that last star.

Had some cool ear-worms, but all in all...yeesh. Liked Warrior in Woolworths and Germfree Adolescents best

I first was introduced to Ice Cube from the all-time classic film 'Are We There Yet'. Got a bit into NWA as I grew up and started discovering my music taste. Now as message for the kids. No matter what the old heads in your life think when they say music/life/everything was better 'back in my day'. Don't listen to them; they don't mean everything. And they don't mean this album. Now don't get me wrong this album wasn't terrible, but it definitely isn't must listen.

I used to be one of those 'all pop music sucks' guys in my youth. I was (and still sometimes am) contrarian by nature. But now I have a greater appreciation for a lot of pop music. I remember a few of these songs from when I was growing up. Specifically, Fighter, Beautiful, and Dirrty are all good pop songs. Unfortunately, this album is overly long.

It is I the Radiohead hater, this album sucks.

A very pleasant sounding sad album

I actually liked this Quite a bit.Billy Hunt, English Rose, Mr. Clean, and To Be Someone all grooved. But I still found this album quite odd.

Pretty good, love a live album. Great to put on in the background and get some work done. Van Morrison has a phenomenal voice and the instrumentation was also great

Absolutely flawless. Incredibly important album. Everyone know Our House. Carry On is a crazy opener. Teach Your Children, Almost Cut My Hair, and Helpless keep it going. Woodstock is one of my favorite all-time songs. Country Girl has me falling in love with a girl I've never know. And Everybody I Love You is a great way to close it out.

Ahh a classic indie/hipster/alt-country darling. This album starts of strong with I am Trying to Break Your Heart. Jesus Etc. is just an absolutely timeless song. I also like Kamera,, I'm The Man Who Loves You, and Poor Places. I got into Wilco a little late and maybe this isn't the stone cold classic its reputation portrays, but it is a very good listen.

Pretty standard Lennon hippie music from before he went fully off the deep end

I only knew a little Bad Brains prior to listening to this, was different than I expected in a good way.

It is popular (and fun) to rip on RHCP for their nonsensical lyrics and their singer being a freak. But these guys had a choke hold on pop culture for a minute there. Californication was everywhere in the early 00's. Around the World, Scar Tissue, and Californication were huge. I didn't know Parallel Universe before and it was a jam.

Groovy. 3.5 stars

I never knew the name of Highway Star or that it was Deep Purple. Smoke on the Water is everyone's first classic rock song, with and iconic riff (bass line? idk). Lazy and Space Truckin' are jams.

pretty good

One of my favorite Bowie projects. So unlike what most people think of when they think of Bowie. Sound and Vision is truly one of my favorite pieces of music ever recorded. Not to mention that Sound and Vision through A New Career in a New Town is an incredible 4 song run. A very easy 5 star album for me.

Pro-Confederate imagery (which is bad) aside, Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks. Tuesday's Gone, Simple Man, Gimme Three Steps, and Free Bird on the same album?!?! Nasty work.

I mean, almost flawless. An iconic piece of work with and iconic cover to boot. Its so hard to pick the standouts because there really aren't any weak tracks. But I guess if I had to pick a top 3 it would be Something, You Never Give Me Your Money, and She Came In Through the Bathroom Window. And I can't believe I left Oh! Darling off that list.

Pretty decent easy listening mellow rock. Wasn't familiar with the artist or his band the Jam prior to this list. Enjoyed Wild Wood, Has My Fire Really Gone Out, and Shadow of the Sun.

Knew Time After Time (awesome song) and Girls Just Want to Have Fun (good). Really liked Money Changes Everything. Overall, a nice, short pop album with fun songs.

Cherub Rock is such an awesome opener.

Fun punk album that was totally new to me. Had some cool instrumentation, but ultimately a lot of punk from that era sounds very samey top me. 3.5 stars

had some good songs. not much of a shoegaze guy

Biggie's a legend. But, I don't revere him the same way others do. He's great don't get me wrong. Everybody knows Gimme the Loot, Big Poppa, and Who Shot Ya? I really liked Just Playing and Everyday Struggle for songs I wasn't familiar with. There are a lot of great bars in the other tracks. But I do think it is a little too long. And I don't really care for all the sex skits and outros.

Not bad, liked suicide the best.