1001 Albums Summary

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2.94
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23%
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19
5-Star Albums
16
1-Star Albums

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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Survivor
Destiny's Child
5 2.87 +2.13
Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
5 2.87 +2.13
Leftism
Leftfield
5 2.89 +2.11
Steve McQueen
Prefab Sprout
5 3 +2
Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
5 3.03 +1.97
Pump
Aerosmith
5 3.1 +1.9
Rocks
Aerosmith
5 3.11 +1.89
Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
5 3.23 +1.77
American Pie
Don McLean
5 3.27 +1.73
Private Dancer
Tina Turner
5 3.28 +1.72

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
1 3.87 -2.87
Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
1 3.49 -2.49
It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
1 3.36 -2.36
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
1 3.35 -2.35
Blur
Blur
1 3.33 -2.33
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
1 3.32 -2.32
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
1 3.32 -2.32
Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
1 3.15 -2.15
OK Computer
Radiohead
2 4.12 -2.12
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
2 4.07 -2.07

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Aerosmith 2 5

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Blur 2 1.5
Public Enemy 2 1.5
Johnny Cash 2 1.5
Leonard Cohen 2 1.5

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Slayed? by Slade

Combination of old rock style and some of the grungier/punk-style rock. Very conversational British in the song titles. Very high energy, with mics peaking in several songs. Overall pretty enjoyable but some of the yelling/electric guitar wailing got to me. "Kill 'Em At the Hot Club Tonite" almost felt like an old western song from a bygone era. Creative.

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Elvis Costello is definitely not my favorite — just doesn’t connect. Uninteresting harmonics, fair to poor vocals.

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash

At a prison! Neat. It seems like a very important album for Johnny Cash and for the prisoners but it wasn't much to me. I didn't connect with the songs and the vocals left a lot to be desired in my opinion. 2 starts since Johnny Cash is classic, but not much of a Cash fan myself.

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading

Incredible vocal tonality, with a bit of a pleading effect to it. Quiet and introspective and yet loud and bare. Didn't love every moment but listened multiple times and would play again.

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Rio by Duran Duran
Sep 17 2025

Really enjoyed and had a nice surprise when I recognized a tune as well. Good throwback vibes.

With The Beatles by Beatles
Sep 19 2025

Fine? I’m not a Beatles guy and the album I found on Spotify was mixed such that the right ear was all vocals and the left ear was all instruments so it sounded super wonky with headphones. Probably better listen with speakers.

Harvest by Neil Young
Sep 20 2025

Really like Neil Young, and Heart of Gold is such a classic. Listened multiple times.

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Sep 21 2025

Lots of smash hits but by the end felt like every song was the same wailing and guitar solos.

Damaged by Black Flag
Sep 22 2025

Couldn't really get past the first couple songs. Really difficult to listen to screamo / metal / whatever aharmonic mess this was.

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Sep 24 2025

Instrumentals are pretty nice, but vocals grate. Sounds like the singers are always straining or give variable amounts of air such that the tambre is very uncomfortable to listen to

Sep 25 2025

Pretty boring beach rock. Neat that it's an Indian(?) band so some of the later tracks were interesting. But yeah not inspiring. Like I'm walking past a tiki bar and definitely not drawn in... listenable but something for background music.

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Sep 26 2025

Honestly, I really enjoyed this and was ready to recommend to others. I’d actively seek it out for listening during a workout.

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Sep 27 2025

Fine? Not a huge fan of the vocals but there is some real musicality there. Throwback vibes, reminded me of the music we listened to on the record player at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. A time capsule. I would probably skip because the vocals were whiny but if it were on at a coffee shop I wouldn’t care too much. Not hugely into lyrics so I have no idea what any of it is about since I couldn’t really understand and didn’t look up.

Rapture by Anita Baker
Sep 28 2025

Anita Baker is one of those standard-bearers of Soul. "Sweet Love" is such a classic, and I really enjoyed the album.

Sep 29 2025

“Supermassive Black Hole” was on my high school running list, and now feels a bit tired to me. I found “Invincible” a really engaging piece, with the clearer vocals and even the wild synthy guitar solo. “Exo-Politics” had a much more traditional “classic” rock mode which I found approachable and enjoyable. I was surprised by how not surprised I was that “City of Delusion” had a muted trumpet which was vaguely latin sounding. Then “Hoodoo” follows up with a Mariachi guitar introduction then is a hit of a song? I just don’t even know anymore. “Knights of Cydonia” I instantly recognized because The University of Rochester had an a cappella group that covered that one and I had the physical CD of their album in HS. Classic. Overall not something I’d reach for but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the later songs on the album.

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones
Sep 30 2025

Kinda half-listened. It was fun and also fine.

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Oct 01 2025

Fine! Neil Young is such a classic. Not something I’d reach for but listenable.

Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu
Oct 02 2025

“Do You Compute” with 90 seconds of the same guitar riff. The drone at the beginning of “Super Unison” sounded like an Amber Alert got stuck playing. I wanted to like the emo vibes… but the vocals were lacking and the creative decisions just kept doing me wrong… This album was not for me. It was a slog to listen.

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads
Oct 03 2025

Psycho Killer is the big hit from this one. The rest were fine, but again vocals lack.

Oct 04 2025

Pretty good! Every lyric is so clearly articulated, all the swear words really pop. Eminem was popular growing up and some college friends were obsessed with him. I noticed that I paid attention more to this album than previous ones, and it felt like he had some kind of message about life’s hardships to share. Fine but wouldn’t reach for it myself.

Treasure by Cocteau Twins
Oct 05 2025

First song turned me off. Busy day so I didn’t really listen to the rest.

Horses by Patti Smith
Oct 06 2025

Quintessential 70’s sound. Not my favorite and wanted to skip the vocals but I can see the appeal.

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio
Oct 07 2025

Felt like early morning at a coffee shop. You’re sitting at an outside table with the sun warming your skin, slowly waking up. Sipping your espresso and nibbling on your shortbread cookie (made in-house of course), you watch the people emerging from their homes and setting out on their days while listening to the lively and energetic Bill Evans Trio playing on the coffee shop speakers. The jazz mixes with the bustle of the street like cream mixes with coffee—taking something wonderful and making it just a little better.

Odelay by Beck
Oct 08 2025

Some great instrumentals but the vocals, man. So bad.

1984 by Van Halen
Oct 09 2025

Such a classic. Not a huge fan of this style of rock but this album is a bop. “Jump” is an ear worm that I’d rather skip but it’s an undoubted hit (as Van Halen’s only No 1 hit according to Apple Music). The rest of the album was fun and FINALLY some good vocals and coherent instrumentals that I can follow with ease.

Oct 10 2025

The Troubles seem to shine through this music, in all its moments of discordant melodies and lyrics openly wondering why injustices are piled on precisely those people who haven't got the resources to fight back. "Black Boys on Mopeds" was heartbreaking. "Nothing Compares 2 U" turns the album's gloom around with a world-famous love song. It was lotsa vibes. I kind of liked the atmospheric style, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Oct 11 2025

Strange, sometimes in a good way, sometimes in a very not good way. Not much of a hip-hop fan.

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Oct 12 2025

Wasn’t really in the mood to finish, so didn’t listen to the whole thing.

Dummy by Portishead
Oct 13 2025

Synths didn’t really draw me in. Felt dark and depressing so I mostly skipped.

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley
Oct 14 2025

Classic. Pretty easy to listen to. Not my favorite but has a surprisingly good time listening to the album.

The Idiot by Iggy Pop
Oct 15 2025

I'm learning that the vocals of 70's and 80's rock/alternative sour even the best albums for me.

Apocalypse Dudes by Turbonegro
Oct 16 2025

Some really excellent rock here, with some spots where I couldn’t handle a drone/repetitive guitar riff and clicked next. Overall pretty listenable.

Group Sex by Circle Jerks
Oct 17 2025

One can handle anything for 15 minutes. Not a Punk fan but this was tolerable.

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
Oct 18 2025

Didn’t really speak to me, but I enjoyed listening. The track where he mostly talks was not as enjoyable.

McCartney by Paul McCartney
Oct 19 2025

Fine! “Maybe I’m Amazed” is a pretty good tune. Neat that that the album was pretty “DIY” but also sad that it hastened The Beatles’ breakup.

The Bends by Radiohead
Oct 21 2025

First song almost turned me off completely but the rest of the album was much better. I liked this more than I thought I would.

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star
Oct 22 2025

Didn’t draw me in, didn’t listen to the whole thing.

A Seat at the Table by Solange
Oct 23 2025

Lauryn Hill but modernized. I liked it less than Lauryn Hill's Miseducation but overall a fan.

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic
Oct 24 2025

Funky! The baby crying and farting noises threw me for a loop but otherwise I enjoyed this album a lot. It was surprising and also hilarious and also very danceable at points.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Oct 25 2025

Loved it! Listened a couple times. Good vibes, steady beats, generally a highlight of the 70’s music scene.

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Oct 26 2025

Rock, it can mean many things. This had a big range from more intense to more introspective. I liked “Surprise! You’re Dead!” just for the drama.

Bert Jansch by Bert Jansch
Oct 27 2025

Vocals killed it for me, not much there.

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Oct 28 2025

Classic! Great hits, and I found a new earworm, "I Believe."

Celebrity Skin by Hole
Oct 29 2025

Listened a couple times, pretty good. Oscillated between more intense and less intense which gave my ears a little break. Not sure what any of it was about.

Oct 30 2025

I liked this more than I expected to! A story, along the lines of Solange and Lauryn Hill.

Oct 31 2025

Couldn't finish, it was too chaotic. Didn't even really like their hit "Tainted Love."

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
Nov 01 2025

Enjoyed! The duet with his wife was probably my favorite. Definitely swings. Neat that he was the orangutan from The Jungle Book.

Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney
Nov 03 2025

A bit more screaming than I’d like but the songs had a nice arc and displayed some pleasant harmonies and chord progressions. More musical than most screams-adjacent music I’ve heard.

British Steel by Judas Priest
Nov 04 2025

AC/DC vibes, totally fine. Energetic, hectic.

LP1 by FKA twigs
Nov 07 2025

Didn't finish.

So by Peter Gabriel
Nov 08 2025
1999 by Prince
Nov 11 2025

Similar background beat made a lot of the songs sound the same but it was a fun album. Didn’t finish - missed the last 2 songs.

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction
Nov 13 2025

Listened a handful of times, not every song was my cup of tea but enjoyed the intensity. I'd place it second after Rage Against the Machine in my workout playlist from the albums we've heard so far.

Logical Progression by LTJ Bukem
Nov 14 2025

Actually pretty good work music. Never thought I’d like Drum’n’Bass but it has its moments.

The Sensual World by Kate Bush
Nov 17 2025

Very 80's, vocals were weird but somehow didn't bother me nearly as much as if the same vocals were from a male singer. Bjork-like? The instrumentation almost reminded me of Phil Collins in a way, emphasis on the drums and driving guitar. Not bad!

Nov 18 2025

I'm not a Beatles fan, but don't think I had ever listened to this album all the way through before. Honestly it exceeded expectations. The 2017 Mix helped bring this album to good headphone listening experiences (more evened across L/R). "Within You Without You" was my favorite - a tasteful mix of Beatles + South Asian influences. Never thought I'd give a Beatles album 4 stars but here we are -- above expectations.

Tago Mago by Can
Nov 19 2025

Could not finish, oof.

Nov 20 2025

Pretty decent! Very energetic. Hectic in places which made me kind of fall off the train a little but largely enjoyed it.

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell
Nov 21 2025

Enjoyed it and even shared the last song with my sister who would have enjoyed singing it. Joni has a pretty unique sound with the head voice to chest voice flips, a little like yodeling sometimes. Classic.

Brothers by The Black Keys
Nov 22 2025

Pretty dope. Vocals weren't my favorite (typical) but there was a lot to like about the instrumentals and the later songs appealed more.

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Nov 23 2025

Aqualung (the song) is pretty classic but I didn't connect with much of the rest of the album.

Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Nov 26 2025

Mostly skipped. I think the Hymn was all I was interested in.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Nov 27 2025

Didn’t think I’d like it as much as I did! Good intensity and not the worst vocals. Listened a couple times.

Killing Joke by Killing Joke
Nov 28 2025

Listened while running. Had good energy but not the strong coherence I would have preferred. Too much electric guitar focus.

Nov 29 2025

Bob Dylan is such a well-known, and well-loved musician. I found the vocals hard to listen to; it was too much like he was talk-singing. But it's hard to beat the story-telling.

xx by The xx
Dec 02 2025

Too dark and mysterious for me.

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Dec 03 2025

Such a great album! Loved the funk and listened multiple times.

Dec 05 2025

Experimental, kinda liked a few. Would be distracting in a bar but really neat to listen to on its own.

Arular by M.I.A.
Dec 07 2025

A little too out there for me!

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Dec 08 2025

Sinatra is such a classic! Not my favorite collection of his but pretty great.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Dec 09 2025

"Safe From Harm" is pretty haunting. Strange album! Interesting, but strange.

Eagles by Eagles
Dec 11 2025

Every song was a hit.

One World by John Martyn
Dec 12 2025

Vibey, for a quiet night or a sleep sesh.

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Dec 13 2025

Such a classic band! Always loved their vibe and this album is no different.

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
Dec 14 2025

Interesting! Folk/rock kind of vibes. Rhyming “Dakota” and “iota” and “quota” was pretty clever.

So Much For The City by The Thrills
Dec 15 2025

Pretty fun for a Bay Area listener, with tracks like "Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far)" and "Big Sur". Not something I'd likely return to, but has some good energy. Road trip energy.

Dec 16 2025

Coldplay is a particular sound and I don't always love it. This album was a miss for me. Maybe we've just over-played "The Scientist"...

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Dec 17 2025

Mr Brightside and Somebody Told Me are amazing hits and the other meh tracks don't diminish that.

Car Wheels On A Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams
Dec 19 2025

A bit repetitive-feeling, but I was drawn by the story of perfectionism and therefore the effort she put in to this album. I like Country music generally, and this was pretty well-done.

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
Dec 20 2025

Apple Music had a 23-track double-album! Listened on the plane. Really enjoyable music, given that I don’t love The Beatles’ sound that much. George Harrison definitely did a great job creating a reminiscent-but-unique sound for himself.

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Dec 21 2025

Listenable, good vibes. Gives me the feeling of being in a bar l/restaurant midday somewhere in cowboy country.

Pink Flag by Wire
Dec 22 2025

Too screamy for me, The Doors yesterday were better!

OK Computer by Radiohead
Dec 23 2025

Generally on the darker side, best for a moping session.

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
Dec 24 2025

Surprisingly fun. Great energy for cleaning around the house. Occasionally I’d understand more of the message and was generally happy with the sentiments.

Rum Sodomy & The Lash by The Pogues
Dec 25 2025

Very Celtic, and I sang Waltzing Matilda with my college choir.

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder
Dec 27 2025

Not my favorite collection of his music but got better as the album went on. “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” was excellent.

Survivor by Destiny's Child
Dec 28 2025

Unbeatable.

Sail Away by Randy Newman
Dec 29 2025

Poignant lyrics. Old Man was a good one.

Rocks by Aerosmith
Dec 31 2025

Rock on! Great album that defied my expectations. Would listen again.

Kenza by Khaled
Jan 01 2026

Great beats!

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Jan 03 2026

Curiously good. “Only the Good Die Young!” Really loved the title track. 1977 was a good year for music with Exodus (Bob Marley) and Out of the Blue (Electric Light Orchestra) in the same year.

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Jan 04 2026

Are The Stones a blues band with a Little Rock on the side? Based on this album, yes. Didn’t care for it, had to skip a few.

Parachutes by Coldplay
Jan 05 2026

Who can deny “Yellow”? Not my favorite album of all time but definitely one I would listen to in a pensive mood. This morning’s commute, with the rain having broken only a few hours ago, was a good time.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jan 06 2026

Grunge, pretty good for a workout. Not something I’d reach for.

Larks' Tongues In Aspic by King Crimson
Jan 07 2026

Super strange, like an experimental jam band recording. Progressive Rock is a unique genre for sure, and I think I’d offer this album as an example of it. Brilliantly musical moments punctuated by absolute chaos.

Jan 09 2026

Pretty grungy. Good energy, with some relief into slower songs. Vocals sunk it for me though.

Reggatta De Blanc by The Police
Jan 11 2026

"Message In a Bottle"! A classic. Pretty repetitive but still good.

Jan 12 2026

Repetitive. Pretty good for working if you can completely ignore the strange lyrics. Beats were strong and interesting.

A Love Supreme by John Coltrane
Jan 13 2026

Coltrane can be nice and smooth. Some of the riffs get overwhelming and I find myself reaching for the "skip" button. Something that requires focus and attention, not for background music. This album isn't my favorite Coltrane.

Jan 14 2026

On a cloudy winter's day, this is like the current a gently flowing river. Instrumentals that gently guide you along, nothing too harsh. Could have used a gentler voice with more pointed singing. The headphones/Apple Music album I was listening on made the voice way too loud so it felt improperly mixed. "Too Many Birds" was an interesting one, and I liked "My Friend."

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Jan 15 2026

Quite enjoyable South African sound.

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jan 16 2026

Much more enjoyable Elvis Costello than the last album by him. Lively.

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
Jan 17 2026

The Beatles but not The Beatles? Pretty decent.

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Jan 18 2026

The trumpet was my least favorite part, but it was still really good and vibey.

Blur by Blur
Jan 20 2026

Did not finish, didn’t really get into it. Wild sounds.

Here Are the Sonics by The Sonics
Jan 21 2026

Great Rock n Roll! The screaming (in my headphones) bumped it from 3 down to 2. Jarring and unpleasant peaking.

Dear Science by TV On The Radio
Jan 22 2026

Funky! Not bad but the vocals weren't my favorite. Instrumentals were super cool.

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Jan 23 2026

Something you'd hear at a bar in Memphis or New Orleans. Bluesy, country, old school rock. Neat, but not my favorite.

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
Jan 25 2026

"Eyes to the Wind" was exceptional. The whole album has this driving-with-the-windows-open-in-the-mountains feel. Surprised by how much I liked this!

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Jan 26 2026

"Gospel-infused blues" as Yahoo Scout described it. Great jams (despite the 70's strained vocals). Something I'd come back to.

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Jan 27 2026

Standard Beatles fare! "And I Love Her" struck home, very nice. The rest was fine but didn't really connect. Very listenable though.

Music From The Penguin Cafe by Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Jan 28 2026

"Orchestra" is fitting. Moments of joyous romantic music ebbed into somewhat atmospheric sustained chords, punctuated by moments of experimental (jazz-inspired?) progressions. Made for an engaging if somewhat disturbing listening experience. The gorgeous harmonies and melodies made the stranger moments all worth it and bumped it up to a 4.

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Jan 29 2026

Interesting guitar lines, lots of microtonal stuff. Not super easy to listen to but interesting!

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Jan 30 2026

This one took me a long time to decide on, and I'm still not sure. Radiohead is such a curious band. Instrumentals are interesting, albeit pretty repetitive at times, providing a blanket of sound. The vocals, sultry and quiet, are like running a hand softly over that blanket of sound. Providing a cool but comfortable listening experience. Not sure I'd reach for it, but I did enjoy it and listened multiple times.

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Jan 31 2026

A couple songs were just barely listenable, but skipped a lot. The discordance was too much to bear.

Leftism by Leftfield
Feb 01 2026

I danced the whole time... I loved this one. Such fun, creative beats. You can't help but move!

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service
Feb 02 2026

Fine! Not my favorite rock album, leaning too much on the guitar riffs than vocals for my taste. But interesting and innovative.

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins
Feb 03 2026

Strong Classic Rock energy despite being a 1995 creation. Would be great for working out. The energy ebbed and flowed, giving the listener a break from the intensity with a slow guitar ballad with a much more pensive affect.

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla
Feb 04 2026

Pretty good, but much too chaotic for working. Musical ideas are fascinating, and there’s a lot of energy.

Feb 05 2026

Wailing high pitched... something... in nearly every song really made this hard to listen to. I find it hard to follow without turning on lyrics, and even then it's not super clear to me. Honestly couldn't finish this one.

Pornography by The Cure
Feb 06 2026

A kind of classic rock vibe that is dark and unpleasant. Vocals leave me wanting. The instrumentals were pretty cool but several songs had intense dissonance that I found pretty unpleasant.

Nevermind by Nirvana
Feb 07 2026

Such a classic. Such intensity, with melodies and harmonies that give away the musicality of the group. Coherent musical ideas make for great music.

Pump by Aerosmith
Feb 08 2026

Extremely fun! Lots of great energy. Amazing for a run (or really any workout).

Homework by Daft Punk
Feb 09 2026

Remember when you'd put in a CD and it would skip? It would play the same thing over and over rhythmically. That's what a lot of this album felt like. The first minute of every song is like a CD skipping then it becomes a song. Good for specific moods or working but not so entertaining on its own. Other Daft Punk is better IMO.

Private Dancer by Tina Turner
Feb 10 2026

Smash hit after smash hit!

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
Feb 11 2026

Pretty enjoyable, like a dance party in Golden Gate Park. Not something I'd probably revisit (vocals were harsh and the vibes weren't something I'd look to revisit very often) but wouldn't walk away if it was playing.

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons
Feb 13 2026

Atonal. Couldn't get into a single song, even the one mostly with talking. Folk at times was nice but then they'd go and ruin it.

Live / Dead by Grateful Dead
Feb 15 2026

The original jam band? This live album was a real pleasure. A little funky, with excellent musicality throughout. Easy listening for 99% of it for me.

Slayed? by Slade
Feb 16 2026

Combination of old rock style and some of the grungier/punk-style rock. Very conversational British in the song titles. Very high energy, with mics peaking in several songs. Overall pretty enjoyable but some of the yelling/electric guitar wailing got to me. "Kill 'Em At the Hot Club Tonite" almost felt like an old western song from a bygone era. Creative.

Public Image: First Issue by Public Image Ltd.
Feb 18 2026

Promising instrumentals all ruined by the whiny-screamy vocals. I think Punk is not for me.

G. Love And Special Sauce by G. Love & Special Sauce
Feb 19 2026

Drum'n'Bass, is that you? Almost. A heavy helping of blues and speaky-style vocals and you have this album. Apple Music compared them to Beastie Boys which I think is pretty apt. Overall listenable.

Arc Of A Diver by Steve Winwood
Feb 20 2026

Listened a couple times! Great voice, easy listening, some elements of 70's singer-songwriter with synths, funk, and much more.

Dookie by Green Day
Feb 21 2026

Classic Green Day.

Feb 23 2026

Great driving music. Almost atmospheric. Of course “Wonderwall” is their smash hit. Is every song kind of the same?

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Feb 24 2026

Liked this more than most recent rock albums. Playful at times, which I liked. Toe-tapper.

Connected by Stereo MC's
Feb 25 2026

In the realm of hip-hop it was pretty listenable, but still not something I'd leave playing if I had the option to turn it off. Occasional background singer parts broke the monotony of the drum+bass. Didn't do much for me.

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix
Feb 26 2026

Swirling music oscillating from ear to ear was pretty dizzying, but I enjoyed the harmonies, the guitar riffs, and even some of the vocals. Hendrix is a classic. I enjoyed the mixture of blues, rock, and some more experimental sound. Wouldn't reach for it but didn't struggle through it.

Mar 03 2026

2007 comes roaring back with MGMT's "Electric Feel" and "Kids." Great hits. The rest of the album had that enjoyable funky sound.

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Mar 04 2026

Electric guitar galore. Very 1970's energy. Could be good for a workout? "Paranoid" was great, but the rest lacked the coherence I like from this genre. Distracting.

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
Mar 05 2026

"Fight for Your Right" is such a great classic. The first few songs I wasn't even remotely interested in, but I loved this song along with "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" and a couple others at the end.

Heroes to Zeros by The Beta Band
Mar 06 2026

Altogether blah. Ambient but not interesting.

Marquee Moon by Television
Mar 07 2026

Instrumentals provide a pretty classic rock vibe. Vocals left a lot to be desired.

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down by The Dandy Warhols
Mar 08 2026

Surprisingly enjoyable! Ambient with a rock sound. A bit like a jam band towards the end of the album.

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Mar 09 2026

"sabotage" is the hit off this album. Not sure if it redeems the rest of the screaming... Good for a workout I guess?

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Mar 10 2026

"Good Golly Miss Molly" and "Proud Mary" were my favorites by far. The rest I skipped about 2/3 the way through since the wailing vocals I just couldn't stand.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Mar 11 2026

Toe-tapping fun. Decent vocals. Not the biggest Fleetwood Mac fan but this album was perfectly fine!

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul
Mar 12 2026

"The Magic Number" was ok, but the rest didn't do much for me...

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout
Mar 13 2026

Surprising how much I enjoyed this!

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Mar 14 2026

Pretty big fan! Added to my library. Listened several times.

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley
Mar 15 2026

Pretty enjoyable. You can tell there's influence from Johnny Cash with some rougher vocals at time. "Morning Glory" (listened to while drinking coffee) was a favorite. The sitar was such a classic 60's flair on "Hallucinations" and "I Never Asked to Be Your Mountain."

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Mar 17 2026

Really fun if you're in the mood for it! "Ooby Dooby" seemed like a joke and i laughed.

The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Mar 18 2026

Almost had me with the piano and solo voice until I listened to the lyrics. Poetic like a 14 year old boy...? The calming instrumentals bumped this to a 3 but man...

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Apr 15 2026

Even with Stairway to Heaven, not much that drew me to this album. Maybe I have heard it too much? Musically interesting but no "wow" factor.

American Pie by Don McLean
Apr 16 2026

Once I got past the cheesy and long "American Pie", the rest of the album was a salve for the soul. "The Grave" was beautifully haunting and "Vincent" was a particularly gorgeous piece. I love Glen Campbell and I could hear McLean's tone & musicality hat influenced Campbell in this album. Immediately replayed after the album finished.

System Of A Down by System Of A Down
Apr 17 2026

Intense! Plenty of vocal fry. Could be good for a workout but I didn't get much from the album by way of meaning.

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Apr 18 2026

Elvis Costello is definitely not my favorite — just doesn’t connect. Uninteresting harmonics, fair to poor vocals.

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
Apr 19 2026

I had no idea Flaming Lips sounded like this! Definitely enjoyable, but not something I'd reach for.

Solid Air by John Martyn
Apr 20 2026

For a rock album, this featured a lot of jazzy, folky sound. Pretty enjoyable and calming. Listened twice.

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Apr 21 2026

At a prison! Neat. It seems like a very important album for Johnny Cash and for the prisoners but it wasn't much to me. I didn't connect with the songs and the vocals left a lot to be desired in my opinion. 2 starts since Johnny Cash is classic, but not much of a Cash fan myself.

Lost Souls by Doves
Apr 22 2026

Ambient, moody and very aughts.

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Apr 23 2026

Mr. Robinson is such a hit that this deserves a 3 at least. Voices of Old People was pretty interesting since this was released in the age of vinyl… seems like a lot of vinyl to dedicate to this! The rest of the songs were good but nothing knocked me over.

The La's by The La's
Apr 24 2026

"There She Goes" is the single that makes this album notable.

My Generation by The Who
Apr 26 2026

Beatles-esque without the lyrical or vocal inspiration?

Scum by Napalm Death
Apr 27 2026

Gnarly, DNF.

Apr 28 2026

Theatrical and energetic. Tight harmonies and big guitar riffs. Quintessential Queen.

Something/Anything? by Todd Rundgren
Apr 29 2026

Surprisingly excellent. Immediately wanted to listen again. Musically similar across the entire album, but I found it very pleasant.

Orbital 2 by Orbital
Apr 30 2026

Basic techno for the most part. Michael Dorn on the first track was pretty fun.

May 01 2026

"Take On Me" is such a hit, that I guess this entire album made it on the list. The artist presents a range of moods (e.g. "Hunting High and Low" sets a different tone, more like a classic 80's slow dance tune, than the first two high-energy songs). "The Blue Sky" was probably the most fun song on the whole album IMO.

May 03 2026

Really enjoyable beats. Harmonic & melodic components were well-considered. Playing an album and being greeted by sounds of waves was a new one for me, which got my attention!

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
May 08 2026

Erykah Badu is a staple of neo soul, and this album is a shining example of her experimental, introspective style. Sultry beats (courtesy of Questlove) and simple but exquisite harmonic layering like a live show (courtesy of The Soulquarians) give this album its radiance. Badu's voice floats gently like a plume of cigarette smoke above a crowd at a jazz club, pervading every corner of the room. I really enjoyed this album, finding it the perfect embodiment of neo soul: from its themes to its instrumentals to its vocals.

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
May 10 2026

A number of smash hits on this record, all of which are enjoyable. Aretha Franklin is an unquestionable queen in music. Enjoyable but not quite on repeat.

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
May 11 2026

A little too funky for me. Very 60's. "Everyday People" was pretty enjoyable.

Blunderbuss by Jack White
May 13 2026

What a hidden gem! I really enjoyed this album and listened multiple times. A mixture of rock, folk (acoustic guitar!), and blues. It really sounds like it was written and recorded in Nashville, with plenty of old-country influence.

...And Justice For All by Metallica
May 14 2026

Classic Metallica, giving the "Metal" genre its name. Punchy and aggressive.

Graceland by Paul Simon
May 16 2026

"You Can Call Me Al" is the most famous track from this album, but Ladysmith Black Mambazo stole the show for me. I really liked the South African influence in this album. "Under African Skies" is a lot of fun. The vocal harmonies on "Homeless" elevated the listening experience dramatically for me.

May 20 2026

Curious and experimental. Pretty neat and unintrusive. Listened at work and it was not distracting but also I was focused on something else.

Butterfly by Mariah Carey
May 21 2026

Mariah Carey is groundbreaking in her own way, and this album is filled with many hits. Her airy voice is an interesting choice, but not really for me.

Tommy by The Who
May 22 2026

Super rough vocals. "Christmas" was especially rough in places.

Moondance by Van Morrison
May 23 2026

"Into the Mystic" was pretty enjoyable but couldn't stand the title track. Very 70's blend of folk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, etc.

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
May 24 2026

I was convinced this was an 80's punk rock band, only to find out that this was a 00's classic. Enjoyable. "We're Going To Be Friends" brings this album to the "ohhh yeah I've heard this band before" territory but honestly the rest of the album is way better.

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith
May 26 2026

Nuanced and typical sax-heavy jazz. Felt like I was outside on the lawn of Golden Gate Park with a haze of weed smoke lingering above a crowd, or sat enjoying a jazz brunch at SF Jazz.

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
May 30 2026

Fun! Bowie is such a staple of 70’s music that I’m not sure there’s much left to be said. I would have preferred stronger vocal clarity and less of that speaking-style singing, but each song was so interesting that I didn’t mind.

Faith by George Michael
May 31 2026

A lot of power. Organ was great -- gave that Sunday-morning vibe an extra punch. Had a strong Michael Jackson vibe with the beats -- quick hits in a 1-3 pattern. Listened a couple times.

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Jun 01 2026

Wow, synth galore. A lot warmer than Kraftwerk for sure, with more gentle soundscapes. Like video game music in a way... driving and energetic but full of focus. Wikipedia said there was some influence on Hans Zimmer which I can totally hear in some of the larger synth-style strings orchestrations. Not something I'd return to but neat to listen to once.

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Jun 02 2026

Incredible vocal tonality, with a bit of a pleading effect to it. Quiet and introspective and yet loud and bare. Didn't love every moment but listened multiple times and would play again.

Jun 03 2026

A raw voice like sawdust makes this pretty much unlistenable, though I can see why others might find him appealing. Can't identify with the subject matter, so this is a no for me.

Savane by Ali Farka Touré
Jun 04 2026

Listened several times, enjoyable blend of jazz, some African tribal sounds (instruments, beats, etc), and even some almost classical Spanish guitar. Introspective as melodies and instrumentation go, with some parts more exalting.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Jun 05 2026

Such a curious album. Tonally experimental at times. "Last Goodbye" was a highlight. I skipped right over the too-played "Hallelujah". The beginning instrumentals of "Lover, You Should've Come Over" were fantastic, and I really enjoyed the relaxed (melancholic?) vibes of the rest of the song.

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Jun 06 2026

"Time After Time" and "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" are such classics.

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
Jun 07 2026

True 90's Alternative. I didn't love every second, but would easily listen again. Good for a long run or a gym workout.

All Directions by The Temptations
Jun 09 2026

"The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face" is probably the most well-known song from this album, closely followed by "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone." Good 70's funk.

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Jun 13 2026

Some classics that have resurfaced in the age of TikTok. Pretty fun 80's vibes. I didn't notice anything exceptional.

Done By The Forces Of Nature by Jungle Brothers
Jun 15 2026

None of the links worked in 1001AG, however searching YouTube I found some U.S.-available links. Not my jam, really. "Sunshine" wasn't bad, and "'U' Make Me Sweat" had a fun bass line.

The Clash by The Clash
Jun 16 2026

There was a gorgeous guitar riff at the end of "Deny" I liked, but otherwise this is too shouty for me.

Dare! by The Human League
Jun 26 2026
Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Jun 27 2026

Fine! Zeppelin doesn't do much for me in my day-to-day. Good for a workout I guess. "Immigrant Song" is the famous one off this album which I instantly recognized.

Garbage by Garbage
Jun 28 2026

I loved "Supervixen" -- what an incredible guitar lick. Not every song was that catchy but I was pleasantly surprised how much I liked "Garbage."

Hypnotised by The Undertones
Jun 29 2026

Mediocre vocals sent this one down. Listenable but not enjoyable.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Jul 01 2026

"Tightrope" is the hit single off this album, but I found it's an album you really do need to listen to all of. The arc of the story was interesting, and I really enjoyed "Neon Valley Street."

The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers
Jul 02 2026

Pretty decent for a workout.

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Jul 03 2026

The extreme end of what we'd define as music. Poetry reading with instrumentals in the background? Grovely voice, no real singing. Hard to listen to. I'm not much of a lyrics guy and this definitely drove that home for me.

Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
Jul 04 2026

Much better than "You Want It Darker" -- just above the cusp of listenable. Not my favorite but didn't need to abandon this album.

Who's Next by The Who
Jul 05 2026

Baba OReilly is such a nostalgia trip for me - in a bad way. But I like Behind Blue Eyes. This is a pretty prolific album, and enjoyable except Baba OReilly.

Aug 01 2026

In Da Club is surely one of the most recognizable singles off this album.

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Average rating: 2.94 (0.36 below global average).

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