1001 Albums Summary

Solid album but nothing to write home about. Other than a few standouts it’s just really not that memorable, especially when compared to other art rock classics from the same year like ‘Low’ or ‘Animals.’ Do you need to hear this before you die? Not really. Favs: Moribund The Burgermeister- Didn’t expect to be rocking this hard. Gets weird too which I like. Solsbury Hill- Timeless classic and the albums only ‘must-hear’. The “grab your things I’ve come to take you home” line hits me in the feels every time. Slowburn- Nothing special about this song I just like it. Here Comes The Flood- Pink Floyd-esque arena rock. Ends the album on a strong note. Least Favs: Excuse Me- Oompa Loompa-ass song. Waiting For The Big One- Not interesting enough to warrant being seven minutes.

Fun songs with lots of energy. Reminds me of The Jam or a punkier version of the Kinks. It really dips for me in the second half tho. They try to go for a spacier vibe but the songs aren’t really that memorable and it kills the pacing. It’s like they discovered weed half way through making this album. Not essential listening but still a good time. Favs: I’d Like To Know- Super high energy and the organ reminds me of Elvis Costello. Alright- One of the best pop songs of the 90s. Least Favs: We’re Not Supposed To- Discount Ween. Time- Boring.

Great album if you like moaning. Favs: Pyramid Song- I like how the piano part sounds super disjointed until the drums come in and make it make sense. Strings sound Beatlesy. One of their best songs. I Might Be Wrong- Sexy bass. Life In a Glasshouse- I’m a sucker for funeral jazz. Least Favs: Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors- Instrumental is very cool but Thom sounds like a depressed Crazy Frog.

Good album but didn’t really stick with me. Needs another listen. Favs: What Does Your Soul Look Like, Pt. 4 Midnight in a Perfect World Least Favs: Stem / Long Stem

It’s James Brown live of course it’s good.

Solid but kinda by-the-numbers sounding for this style and era. Favs: Black Mirror Ocean of Noise The Well and the Lighthouse Least Favs: Keep the Car Running- I’m so sick of this chord progression, feels like every single one of these bands does it.

Bossa nova is enjoyable by design so this is definitely a good album. It’s not really that memorable tho aside from a few catchy hooks. Inessential but nice to have on. Favs: Close Your Eyes

Slaps. Favs: Idk they all slap.

Cool mix of folk and electronics. Reminds me of Beth Gibbons solo or Air. Enjoyed the more psych-poppy songs but was pretty bored with the more downtempo stuff. Favs: Clowns Little Bird Happiness Least Favs: A&E- Bit cheesy. Some People- Boring.

Bowie’s gets one step closer to making a masterpiece. Favs: Changes Oh! You Pretty Things Life On Mars Queen Bitch Least Favs: Kooks

They kept the plagiarism to a minimum on this one which I appreciate. Favs: Black Dog Stairway To Heaven Misty Mountain Hop When The Levee Breaks Least Fav: Four Sticks

Minor key reggae supremacy. Favs: Concrete Jungle Slave Driver Least Fav: Stop That Train

Impossible to not like this. Favs: Chain of Fools (You Make Me Feel Like) Natural Woman (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone