Sep 27 2025
Hms Fable
Shack
I had never heard of this band or album before this project sent it as the first one of 1001.
Having listened to over half of it, I really like it.
Their harmonies remind me of the Moody Blues and Jefferson Airplane.
I bit of 60s psychedelic without the too much weirdness.
Added it to my Apple Music collection!
4
Sep 28 2025
A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
Classic Beatles when they were at the top of their hit making fab period.
Really enjoyed listening to this one again. Starting with the title song this one is a great LP all the way through.
5
Sep 29 2025
(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
Although there are a couple standouts on this LP (Wonderwall, Champagne Supernova) I just find most of it a difficult listen.
The lyrics as well as the vocals seem forced and without passion.
I struggled to like Oasis back in the 90s, and I don't feel the test of time as proven my original reaction to be any different.
3
Sep 30 2025
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
This album is an early glam rock/pop effort. Had the pleasure of seeing them perform in 1972, where they played these tunes. Actually think this album catches some of that live energy while still sounding well produced. I enjoying hearing this one and feel it has with stood the test of time well.
Sad he wasn't around longer to hear his music evolve.
4
Oct 01 2025
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
All the elements are there but not quite formed into a cohesive consistent whole. A good start but not near as great as Mezzanine.
2
Oct 02 2025
Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Having never consciously explored her music, this was a real treat. A bit out of my world back in the day. I really enjoyed every song on this LP.
4
Oct 03 2025
Slayed?
Slade
Heard of them, but never listen to this LP before. Deceptively simple rock. However, there is more here.
The easy thing would to say this is a precursor to AC/DC, and that is probably true but there is more. Slade has more emphasis on harmonies. I could hear elements that reminded me of The Beatles, and Queen.
Overall, much more entertaining than I would have suspected from the cover art.
4
Oct 04 2025
OK Computer
Radiohead
One of my top ten albums and arguably the best Radiohead LP.
5
Oct 05 2025
Orbital 2
Orbital
Maybe playing on a large system at a rave party this would be ideal. I can almost visualize the lights and dancing bodies. On its own years later it seem too simple and doesn’t even work for me as background music. Definitely would not have included this in a top 1001.
2
Oct 06 2025
Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
The excessive use of profanity makes this a poor choice for me. I don’t have a problem with the use of cursing in music. But this goes for shock value and fails. Almost unlistenable.
1
Oct 07 2025
Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
Remarkable album but flawed by the vocals which really can get annoying after a couple of songs. There are some stand outs here and I can see how it ended up on this list. Some heavy influence on future bands.
3
Oct 08 2025
The Specials
The Specials
I did buy this one on vinyl back in its day. Had not heard it in many years. Entertaining still, yes. Yet, only a few songs actually stand out as classics.
Can’t say that I would listen to it very often.
3
Oct 09 2025
Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
This album is cool with a capital K. Great for listen before, during, and after almost any thing.
5
Oct 10 2025
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
One of Zappa's best and it actually hold up really well.
Probably the only time I have enjoyed Captain Beefheart's vocals.
5
Oct 11 2025
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
While I was not overly interested in his voice, the writer has a lot to say and listening to his words works for me.
It took me many years to warm up to his singing style. But I am onboard now and this is a gem of an album.
5
Oct 12 2025
At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
I was never country music fan. Yet Johnny Cash some how was and early crossover type. This album is an amazing record of a bad boy singing to a bunch of other bad boys. The prison crowd loves it and so does Johnny.
Probably one of the best live albums ever recorded.
4
Oct 13 2025
When I Was Born For The 7th Time
Cornershop
Had never heard this one. It was out during a really busy time in my life: raising children, moving, new work. So, wish I had heard it before. Nice sound.
4
Oct 14 2025
Moving Pictures
Rush
When this came out a friend of mine put it down, claiming the days of prog rock were over. I responded with a noncommittal response while secretly think these guys were brilliant. They have not only stood the test of time, but the first half stakes out their right to the top niche in their genre. good stuff.
4
Oct 15 2025
Ten
Pearl Jam
They rock! But I just never really fell for Eddie’s vocals. Probably their best LP. Could live without them.
3
Oct 16 2025
All Hope Is Gone
Slipknot
Tried and failed to enjoy this. This wouldn’t make on my 100,001 album list.
1
Oct 17 2025
Eagles
Eagles
Has a few really popular songs, but I was never a fan of the country rock genre. Seems way over rated.
2
Oct 18 2025
Master Of Puppets
Metallica
These guys almost make metal listenable. Almost! Barely made it through this one. So maybe one or two songs could make the list, not the
whole LP.
2
Oct 19 2025
Reign In Blood
Slayer
This has very little if any redeeming value!
1
Oct 20 2025
Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin Brothers
Country music from this era is just plain depressing and boring!
1
Oct 21 2025
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Peak Zeppelin!
5