1001 Albums Summary

Most songs sound similar but there are a couple of songs that are decent. “Obvious” is a good song. From 1-5 I’d give it a 3. Not really my type of music and would never download it except maybe “Obvious “.

Excellent album but not great. I would definitely download the record but wouldn't classify it as a must have or classic. However, there are classic songs on it.

Good album but you either like or don’t like Dylan. If you don’t, you’ll say it’s a bunch of gibberish and all the songs are similar. If you like him, you’ll listen to the lyrics and appreciate the musician he is. 3 really great songs worth downloading to a playlist.

Exactly what I expected. All in all a good album with some well known songs. I hate to admit it, but I really liked “Oh Yoko”. Album came out in 1971 a year after the Beatles broke up, and it seems like it was quickly slapped together and put out so fans could hear his solo stuff. Unlike Double Fantasy, which was four years after his previous album which shows most masterpieces take time. I don’t know if this album is a must listen. I’d download a song or two and that’s it.

Each song sounded the same and only 2 songs stood out as listenable. On Wikipedia, he put out this album at 21 which is impressive and his guitar playing is outstanding. Died when he was 26. Not something I’d download or listen to again. However, there are worse albums out there to me, so it’ll receive a 2

Didn’t really enjoy it. I like some White Strips songs but they weren’t on this album. However, I really enjoyed “I’m lonely, but I ain’t that lonely yet”. If you like this genre I’m sure you’ll enjoy it, but it wasn’t for me.

I wasn’t totally impressed by this album. Probably a classic if you grew up during the psychedelic era. Two classic songs but that’s about it. I’d never buy or download this album. As far as I’m concerned, not worth listening to again and void of any diamonds in the rough.

When I listen to an album, I try to rate it like I’m listening to it for the first time. That way it doesn’t skew my rating based on songs I’ve heard before. Also, I can envision the album for its artistic and revolutionary ground breaking value at that moment in time and then presently for its test over time. With that said, I love the horns and rawness of “can you hear me knocking” and the blues progression in most songs… especially Dead Flowers. All in all, a very solid album top to bottom except a song or two.

When I saw the group was Primal Scream, I was “oh boy, some head banging music”. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. I think this was a really good album and I would definitely listen to it more than once. However, it didn’t have any one song I would download to a playlist. I think this band deserves some accolades. The one song that’s interesting is “Kowalski”.

I felt like I was listening to a cross between The Doors and Jet. I like both groups but they weren’t even close to matching them. Thankfully the album was only 38 minutes long.

I loved “where was you at”. Great album and if I could give a half star it would get 4.5. I liked it so much I listened to another one of their records. Great funk sound for 1972!!! I bet KC and Sunshine Band got their inspiration from War!!

I absolutely love REM, but they have better albums than this one. I actually own this one and really enjoy it. REM is one of those bands that I think most people either really like or despise. Regardless, it’s a solid album.

I honestly don’t know what to say about this album. It absolutely left no impression on me. It was totally forgettable. There are worst albums, but not many.

I can see how this album might have been a big deal in 1971, but it’s basically the same note all the way through. A couple good songs, but we knew that already. Nothing spectacular here.

This album took me back in time. It felt like I was a kid again sitting on the couch watching those old westerns with Dad. Other than that, not my bag.

Prior to this, I never heard of The Jesus and Mary Chain. I have to say this is one of the best albums I heard in a long time. This was right up my alley. It was top notch. I will probably download this entire album.

I heard the song before, but I forgot how cool the song “Superfly” really is! All in all, a decent album today, but in its time, it was rock solid. One of those albums you need to be in a special mood to truly enjoy it. GOTTA LOVE “ Pusherman”.

Too many of their songs sound the same. However, there are some whimsical lyrics. I think you either like this band or not. I also believe they really made a career based on one really good song, “you have the right to party”.

DMR is no longer a one hit wonder band in my books. They had some chops. However, there’s nothing overly special about the band but they were a solid band.

Easy to listen too but all of their songs are one speed. Not my kind of music.

It was a fun listen.

An album that everyone should listen to at least once in their life. It embodies early 80’s music.

The foundation of early 90’s “Alternative “ rock. No band has been able to replicate their energy and sound. Green Day turned me on to a whole new style of music that has stayed with me for 30 years. In my opinion Dookie is their signature album and springboarded them to in my opinon absolute Rock N’ Roll Hall of Famers. They have several great albums and Dookie is a must have. Basket Case, When I Come Around and an under appreciated Sassafras Root are classics. This album deserves a 4.9 in my books, but it’s getting screwed because we can only vote 1-5!

If I weren’t a simple man, this would be the exact album I’d put on during a really fancy dinner party at my house. Nevertheless, I actually enjoyed it because it wasn’t too long of an album.

This record didn’t seem to have a timeless or special artistic quality that warrants a top 1,001 album.

I can imagine this album being recorded at some early 1970’s beatnik basement coffee house in NY City where a bunch of musicians are trying to make it. In my opinion Leonard Cohen should’ve been serving coffee and pot instead of performing!!! This was awful!!!!

All in all, not terrible. However, I wouldn’t have lost any sleep knowing I might not of heard it prior to my demise.

This was a fun listen but not anything to write home about.

This was a really fun listen. You can’t help but feel good after listening to it.

Heavily Blues influenced album. Enjoyed 50% of it. The Doors are who you thought they were.

This was a unique listen. I can see why it’s in the 1,001 albums. Not my type of music.

Album was ok but was probably a little groundbreaking for its original sound in 1971. Frankly, DB has at least 2 or 3 better albums than this one.

This pretty much had the same beat throughout the whole album. Nevertheless it was kind of enjoyable

An absolute masterpiece! If I had to pick only 50 albums to listen to for the rest of my life… this would be one of them.

Exactly what I expected.

I was pleasantly surprised and have a lot more respect for her music. I was expecting a lot of her loud, whining, crying and yelling music like in Me and my Bobby McGee. I really enjoyed this record.

I found this album depressing. They should’ve called their band shit instead of sling.

Very nice pick for Christmas. Took me back to simpler times.

I was never a big Metallica fan. I like individual songs, but all in all, I enjoyed it

Awesome easy listening album. Love me some Al Green!!!

First things first, some of the lyrics are interesting. I think another artist could’ve potentially done something with these lyrics. Some individuals are meant to write music. Some are meant to write lyrics and some are meant to do both. I think in this case this guy should’ve just stuck to lyrics. The positives, the album was only 36 minutes long. No other positives. Negatives too many to list.

I think this is a totally under appreciated group of the 60’s.

Great upbeat album

I felt like I listened to the same song for 40+ minutes! I’ve heard worse though!!!!

Two words “Just Bad”!

A pure pleasure to listen to. I was amazed how short this album was but how good it was.

I forgot how great this album was. I really underappreciated song is all mixed up. This album rocks from top to bottom and is definitely worthy of a five star grade.

Wasn’t as bad as I was expecting. Still not my cup of coffee. Personally, I don’t see what’s so special about this album. There are a million rap/hip-hop albums just like this.

This album started really slow with every song sounding the same. Then half way through it got really good. Pleasantly surprised. If like a bunch of his older stuff.

I surprisingly enjoyed this album. It was very relaxing… like I was at a spa getting a massage. Bonus: the alien on the album cover with the nice round boobies.

I thought this album was very similar to the one the other day. But not as good.

Typical Beastie Boys. Nice listen.

All in all a decent album, but to me, it’s just middle of the road

I’ve heard some of their stuff before and there are some songs I do like. However, the only good song on this one that I like is here comes the man. All in all a very average album.

Great album. Perhaps his finest. Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts is a great song with story. I don’t think it’s fair to give an honest opinion unless you listen to his music and the impact he had on the 60’s, 70’s and society.

Some good songs but I believe most of his album’s sound the same.

I kind of enjoyed this album. Sort of remind me a little bit of the white stripes. I think it’s a pretty good album but middle of the road probably.

I really enjoyed this album however it only warrants a three. A lot of these albums from the late 90s sort of sound the same to some degree not a lot of variety as I can see at this point.

Surprisingly, I really enjoyed this album. I actually found it whimsical at sometimes for example, the song, Wallace.

Typical CCR. Some classics with a hidden gem. Can’t go wrong with CCR

Very good album but Zenyatta Mendatta is better in my opinion. When it comes to the Police, I think their songs are either very good or pretty bad… not too much in/between.

I enjoy this album. However, this is not one I would add to my collection.

Obviously, there are the closet hits, but as far as the rest of the album, as far as I am concerned is mediocre. This is not an album that I would purchase.

This album was exactly what I was expecting. Nice listen but nothing spectacular. I’d be willing to bet all her albums sound like this.

All songs sounded the same to me, but I have listened to worst rap albums before

There were some classic hits on this album, however, I was not totally impressed to make it sound like it is a top 1001 albums

I really enjoyed this album. I liked the blues influence on most songs

For some unknown reason I kind of liked this album. There was nothing special about it, but it just took me back in time and I felt good about it.

Not totally horrible, but this is not my jam! I just found it very hard to listen to. I’m not into that techno dance music.

Not my Jam!!!

Did not enjoy this at all. However, there have been worse albums.

Not bad but not my genre

This was a really good listen

Of course I knew the hits, but never really listened to Cream. I think their original sound and guitar playing made them who they were, but if they didn’t breakup on their own, they would’ve been short lived anyway. Just a hunch. Sort of a one trick pony, but probably really unique for that moment in time.

Surprisingly, I enjoyed more songs than I thought I would. However, for every really good song, there are two that aren’t even ok in my book.

I really enjoyed this one… can’t give it a 4 but some songs were kind of catchy.

I forgot how much I enjoyed some of these songs. I remember making mom/Nana listen to “ Anarchy in the UK”. She must’ve thought I was crazy or I had a problem! She probably was very concerned.

I never heard of this band however I thoroughly enjoyed it. This was a very big and pleasant surprise.

Albeit, old people voices was a strange song. However, this was an excellent album as I would expect prior to listening to it. This is a top notch record. It’s probably a must have in a record collection.

Not crazy about this album. Very blah

Not my cup of tea.

Eh!!!

Surprisingly not bad.

I like the raw energy and unique sound, but most songs are very similar except the hits

I like listening to jazz, but 30 minutes is my max.

Decent listen and for early 1970, it was probably great to hear at that time.

Downright awesome!!!

Excellent listen. Still really good to this day

Possibly the best album of the 80’s! Enough said.

Some really good tunes but a little too harsh for me at times

I refuse to listen to this album!

Very good album which is right down my alley!

I don’t know why, but I really like this old stripped down music that’s a basic simple recording.

I agree 100% with Chris.

Well, this was interesting… I feel so relaxed.

A big pass!

Well, I’ve listened to worse… see Leonard Cohen!

There are a lot better Who albums than this one. However, for 1965 this is pretty damn good.

Not bad and not great. Very one tone and one beat.

Not overly impressed. I was expecting more than this. I grew up listening to music when this was released. Even with that said, I wouldn’t even enjoy this back then!

I really enjoyed listening to this. Puts you in a good mood!

Wasn’t that bad. I like some of the lyrics and some of the songs however I do not like his voice. I would like to see how these songs would be done by a more current artist with a better voice.

Very good. I like some of their songs, but I after listening to this entire album. I enjoy them even more. Definitely worth a listen.

Interesting and funny. This guy has a funny look on life. I enjoyed it.

Never really listen to any Frank Zappa. However, I have a greater appreciation for him now. I can see that he was a driving influence in The Honeydrippers. Robert Plant gets all the credit for that band, but I bet you Frank Zappa had a bigger influence in that group.

Better than I expected

Pure garbage

I was never a big fan of iron maiden. However, I do like some other songs. You have to admire the guitar playing.

Surprisingly, not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I was actually surprised by some songs.

Another surprise. I was expecting the worse but it wasn’t bad

This is a very angry band. I don’t know how this album made the top 1001albums!!!

I was kind of surprised and moderately enjoyed it even though I wasn’t expecting to.

Nothing beats Johnny Cash live.

No Bueno!

Not my thing. It’s just noise

Uninspired

Can’t beat classic Doors

Not a bad listen

Blah… lyrics were disturbing

You always feel good when you listen to ABBA. I don’t know why, but you do

Great voice. Typical early 60s sound

I was expecting more but it was mellow and enjoyable but not one I’d listen to twice.

Sort of a B-52’s/Talking Heads vibe. Not bad but too many songs similar

Can you beat a better debut album than this one. Absolutely classic!!!!

Not my bag, but interesting

Absolutely love this album. This was an absolute hidden gem I never heard of.

This was basically unlistenable for me. If not for the appreciation for the lead guitarist, I would’ve given it a one.

I really enjoyed this album. I actually even saved two to my random playlist. Excellent album.

I really enjoyed this one, but some remakes were hard to listen to.

Very good record. I just love the songs and easiness in which they are performed. I will say this though… their other album is better.

Never listened to this album before but I knew some of these songs already. I really enjoy the ones I knew, but the others were ok. So, it didn’t meet my expectations prior to listening to it.

Really enjoyed this album. They reminded me of another band that I like, but I cannot put my fingers on it.

When I saw the band, Radiohead, I was not expecting a lot. But, I was pleasantly surprised. I would definitely listen to this album the second time.

I’ve certainly listened to worse

Almost complete garbage.

I can’t say enough how great Queen’s unique sound was. Also, Brian May doesn’t even come close to enough credit for what he brought to this band!!