1001 Albums Summary

Some cheese and some meh on here (see the first two tracks). Suffers from National Treasure syndrome where everyone wanted to work with a legend who needed a top-selling record. Late-80s early 90s style production is a little gross too. Definitely doesn't feel like essential JLH. The Los Lobos and Canned Heat tracks are standouts, tho

Just one of the all time bangers. Atmospheric, energetic yet chill. The vibes! The sheer motherfucking vibes!

incredible energy! demands attention and requires close listening. not really hangout joint, but if you have the time and the brainspace, get in there!

A certain kind of perfection. Not avant garde to today's ears, but sweet and sincere and groundbreaking for its time.

Some serious classics on here and great grooves, but didn't dig the R&B slow jams so much.

Just a masterpiece. Biggie's flow is ridiculous. A few unfortunate artifacts of the sketch/interlude era of hip hop, but other than that flawless production and just acres of lyrical genius

Filthy, angry, funny, undeniable.

I can see where this might have blown minds back in the day. Interesting mix of trad and electric instruments, blues and psychedelia, pop and rock, some vague bits of politics. But it doesn't feel like it has a fundamental brilliance that makes it anything more than a footnote in the overall cultural progression of pop music.

Hard to argue with. Not just good songs, not ones that have stood the test of time. It's got a wide path, mining a whole range of sounds and styles. Just very very impressive overall

I don't get it

A new favorite. Can't believe I missed this back in the day

Now's the time on Sprockets when we dance

Untouchable. Genius. Stevie.

Just an all time banger. No skips. Well maybe skip Moby Dick. But it's insane how good this record is

Several amazing tracks, a couple meh tracks. Several tracks that feel a little cringey in retrospect. James Taylor thinks he's a grizzled old bluesman! He's a soft rock hero!

All time low key genius shit

Deeply embedded in American culture, but far from the best Bruce record. I'm a big fan and probably won't spend much more time with this after revisiting. Check out the live stuff if you're looking for a way in.

Janis is a force of nature. This is a good vessel, and an amazing time capsule, but it has weaknesses. A bit of 60s wank that doesn't hold up here, middling songwriting there. The moments of brilliance are worth the drawbacks, but while my heart wants to give it a 5, my head knows it's a 4

I didn't think I liked Green Day, but this record is undeniable. Phenomenal top to bottom. Song writing, production, performance, all 10 out of 10.

A revelation! I had never heard it before and have been playing it almost daily. Jangly, psychedelic, lightly punk, melodic, harsh, funny. it's great!

All time banger!

One of the all time greats.

Spiky and spooky and perfect

An unbelievable talent. Loose, funny amazing

Interesting record, but a little samey, a little macho, a little Tenacious D

Quirky and likeable, but a product of its timei probably won't spend much time on in the future

4-5 standout tracks and a bunch of 60s bs

Chonky, muscular, creative. I can dig it! Will be revisiting

A hidden gem! What a delight. Perfect in its way.

Beautiful record. Love the vibe

An all time triumph!

A phenomenal title track, accompanied by an albums worth of competent but uninspired slow jams

An incredible album! But I think Homogenic is even better

Meh. By the third track I was tired

Just a delight. Energetic and sweet.

Masterpiece, plain and simple

Amazing!

Wonderful record. I never find this back in the day. Coming in fresh, I can see why so many of my friends are fans.

An unpolished gem from peak Laurel Canyon. Half the grateful Dead, Jefferson airplane and of course David Crosby. Not quite a masterpiece, but has several incomparable songs

It's interesting, but not really for me.

Masterpiece, but dated

It has some truly great songs, but the rest is just ok

Fun and crunchy, but not really my bag

Big ball of cheese with a few wonderful songs

Holy shit

A great band undermined by tepid songwriting and Anthony Kiedis's tepid singing

Not the best Sinatra. Not the best Jobim. Not awful, not brilliant

All time killer. No skips

Incredible!

Really strong music, but a little samey when taken all together

Untouchable

It's hard to argue with this record

I prefer this to What's the Story. Good record!

Some amazing tracks

Timeless genius

Adorable!

Fun record

Spotty! Moments of brilliance, stretches of tepid meh.

a perfect album

Pure old school fun

A perfect album. Vast and intimate. Sincerity as religion

Intense! Good if you need a brain scrub, but it's a lot

Not spectacular, but wonderful. Low key. Perfect in it's own imperfect way

Not bad, but not brilliant either. Slides off the brain like rain on a sunny day. It's fine. Cute, even.

An all time great. The voice, the songs, the execution. No skips

Not in the top 5 Radiohead albums, but still 5 stars. Sweet and sad and paranoid and justified. This band only has 2 misfires IMO, Pablo Honey and A Moon Shaped Pool. Haters, listen to The Bends and In Rainbows

Fun, sweet, interesting

The conscious hip hop you have when you're not having a conscious hip hop

Phenomenal music. Amazing tracks, lyrics are nuts. A time capsule that holds up beautifully

A few stand out tracks but becomes a bit repetitive.

Super cute, peppy 80s britpop. Like XTC, Adam Ant, Elvis Costello, Oingo Boingo. You can hear little shoots of new wave trying to come through. Sweet and fun

Meh. It's ok, I guess. More interesting than pleasant

Goddamn. I had never listened to a Slipknot album before. Brutal, tight, relentless, impeccably written and produced. Not my usual cup of tea, but when this kind of thing is called for, this is what I will reach for

Legendary. Untouchable. Songwriting, guitar, production, time capsule of the culture, touching everything from chill groove to metal to experimental art freakout. no skips

Brilliant when it's brilliant, but with slack moments

10/10 no notes!

Hot take: P-funk is not all that interesting

Classic! Perfect songs. The template for modern country music

Much wank. So cheese

Extravagant, indulgent, self serious, ferocious, brilliant

Dense. Difficult. Beautiful. Overstuffed. Too much. Undeniable. Tiring. Hard to take in as a single album, but consistently amazing

Slow burn, but I'm really glad I discovered this

Pure joy. Perfection.

Simple, essential

I was shocked by how much I liked this

Beautiful, haunting. Perfect in it's way, but drags at points. The 2-3 best songs are some of the best ever written

Gorgeous. Simple, sweet and sad

All time banger

A masterpiece. A delight. A breath of sweet, fresh, easy air

Many spots of absolute brilliance, with some streaks of cheese mixed in

Strange and compelling with sharp elbows

Honestly, it's fine. I'm a massive Paul Simon fan. A few transcendent tracks, but 2/3 filler

I mean damn.

Untouchable. All time classic

Sweet, sad record. Didn't change my world, but nice to know it's there

What a wonderful little album!

Very educational. Grateful I got the background. But not a regular listen for me

Sweet and innocent, amazing in it's way, but not the Beatles I'm looking for

All time banger

It cooks! Classic piece of music history

Hardcore chaotic madness. I love it, but you gotta be ready for a real one. Cathartic and cacophonous and thrilling and impenetrable

It's well made, but I don't find it super compelling

Sublime. Brilliant.

Never listened to this band before and it's a new favorite. Will be exploring further!

Untouchable

Aggressively fine

An incredible debut record. Band is fully formed and ready for greatness

I initially dismissed this, but it grew on me. Definitely some bangers

Glad I listened. This thing is crazy. Just not sure I'll come back to it

One of the best albums ever recorded

Insane front to back brilliant

Great record, but I'm a little Jay-z-ed out

Timeless masterpiece

Holy shit. Dude is a mess, but this is an incredible album

The hits are great! The rest is... Ok

Elvis is essential. But also very silly

Immaculate

An all time favorite, but possibly not for everyone

A hidden gem!

It's an unbelievably good record. Incredible energy. Very pure expression. Amazing clarity of intent

Absolutely adorable

Beautiful record. Touching and filthy

This album is tattooed on the inside of my brain

Holy shit. This thing is incredible

So tough and angry! I so scayowd of the big powerful men. Adolescent and limited

This album is breathtaking, original, brave, inventive, sad, triumphant, weird, beautiful, brilliant

fun rock and roll that really has just one trick. it's a great trick, but not enough to sustain an entire record

this record is freaking nuts! funky, freaky, with a little metal and prog thrown in. bombastic and warm hearted. never would have listened to it if not for this site. thank you!

Great little record. Very Elton John. Fun, indulgent, louche, nasty