1001 Albums Summary

They Were Wrong, So We Drowned by Liars

The album grew into itself as it went along, but in the end, not my cup of tea.

The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem

Some iconic tracks, but to me, there is too much false anger of the Slim Shady persona.

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin

Killer start with "Good Times, Bad Times". What a way to kick off an album Never been a huge Zeppelin fan, but this album shows off their influences well. It's eclectic in its own way, but the foundations of everything we know the band to be are all right there from the jump.

Thriller by Michael Jackson

Loved this album since it first came out. Owned it on vinyl. Most of these songs are still regular radio staples.

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.

Classic and hardens back to simpler times for the genre

Metallica by Metallica

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald

Beautiful renditions of THE authors of the Great American Songbook. A lot to digest in a single day

The Doors by The Doors

Not a huge Doors fan, but another killer track to open

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix

I found that the genius of Hendrix was not really on display here.

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye

Apt title, because most of the 39 minute runtime of this album is a study on the title track. Lmost every track is a variation on the original theme, which while interesting to a student of music, can be rather one-note to the layman. Perfect transition into "Mercy, Mercy Me" is a plus.

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne

Surprised me. Very of its time.

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder

Not as many bangers as his later albums, but the genius of Stevie is on full display

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie

Not bad, but not my cup of tea. If Metallica, P!nk and Evanescence raised a child, I think Skunk Anansie would be it

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello

Not the biggest Costello fan, but I liked it

The Chronic by Dr. Dre

Great beats and Nuthin' But a G Thang is a classic, but the album themes and use of certain language made me feel incredibly uncomfortable.

Sunshine Superman by Donovan

An album ver of its time. I have always loved the title track

(What's The Story) Morning Glory by Oasis

Not a huge Oasis fan, but 3 stars for Don't Look Back in Anger

The Bends by Radiohead

American Idiot by Green Day

A classic that defined the band. While not a Green Day fan, I can appreciate what they've done and how this music defined the late '00s

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar

Another album that just is not my thing, but I can appreciate the appeal that makes my kid want to have watched the Super Bowl lol

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco

Felt like I was in the soundtrack for a Wes Anderson movie

Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables by Dead Kennedys

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins

Raw Power by The Stooges

Not a punk fan, but I liked it

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones

You're a Stones guy or a Beatles guy... ...and I am a Beatles guy. "Sympathy" is a great opening, though

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash

My 6th grade teacher rolled this album out to us and introduced us to A Boy Named Sue. I was excited to listen to this one again

The Yes Album by Yes

Loved this. As a huge Genesis fan, this hit hard

Atomizer by Big Black

No.

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Green by R.E.M.

All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot

Honestly surprised. I was dreading this one, fearing it would be like last week's offering, but there is a surprising amount of subtlety and nuance for the genre. And there's a straight ballad, which earns a star by itself.

Fire Of Love by The Gun Club

Not familiar with them coming in. Felt like a Mashup of Talking Heads, the Kinks and some B-52s. Nothing really resonated with me though

Truth by Jeff Beck

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell

Pictures At An Exhibition by Emerson, Lake & Palmer

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector by Various Artists

MTV Unplugged In New York by Nirvana

You've Come a Long Way Baby by Fatboy Slim

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela

Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective

Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart

Bitches Brew by Miles Davis

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke

Trafalgar by Bee Gees

The Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by Beatles

With The Beatles by Beatles

Close To The Edge by Yes

Paranoid by Black Sabbath

A Love Supreme by John Coltrane

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top

Surfer Rosa by Pixies

C'est Chic by CHIC

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye

The Wall by Pink Floyd

Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions

D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle by Throbbing Gristle

Would have given zero stars if I could. Literally mostly just noise.

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash

A Rush Of Blood To The Head by Coldplay

O.G. Original Gangster by Ice T

Imagine by John Lennon

Ten by Pearl Jam

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós

I Against I by Bad Brains

Feast of Wire by Calexico

Warehouse: Songs And Stories by Hüsker Dü

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones

Garbage by Garbage

Space Ritual by Hawkwind

Fun House by The Stooges

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode

Hard Again by Muddy Waters

The Rising by Bruce Springsteen

Strange Cargo III by William Orbit

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka

The Sensual World by Kate Bush

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl

Pretenders by Pretenders

Sea Change by Beck

If I Should Fall From Grace With God by The Pogues

No Other by Gene Clark

Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson

Mott by Mott The Hoople

Bringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan

Either Or by Elliott Smith

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades

Smile by Brian Wilson

Exile In Guyville by Liz Phair

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys

Songs Of Love And Hate by Leonard Cohen

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles

Bossanova by Pixies

Groovin' by The Young Rascals

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.

Moondance by Van Morrison

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul

Remain In Light by Talking Heads

Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill

Snivilisation by Orbital

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson

Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons

I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You by Aretha Franklin

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers

Disraeli Gears by Cream

Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs by Marty Robbins

The Bones Of What You Believe by CHVRCHES

Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts by The Adverts

Dare! by The Human League

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma

Roots by Sepultura

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys

Gorillaz by Gorillaz

Car Wheels On A Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams

Eagles by Eagles

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple

Tommy by The Who

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush

Heroes to Zeros by The Beta Band

Tuesday Night Music Club by Sheryl Crow

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett

Pornography by The Cure

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park

Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby by Terence Trent D'Arby

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5

Crooked Rain Crooked Rain by Pavement

Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure

Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons

Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche by Koffi Olomide

Colour By Numbers by Culture Club

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Tidal by Fiona Apple

The Slider by T. Rex

Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey

Illmatic by Nas

Blackstar by David Bowie

Group Sex by Circle Jerks

Phrenology by The Roots

Django Django by Django Django

Electric Warrior by T. Rex

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones

Private Dancer by Tina Turner

Songs From A Room by Leonard Cohen

Madman Across The Water by Elton John

Diamond Life by Sade

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday

Eliminator by ZZ Top

New Forms by Roni Size

Hejira by Joni Mitchell

More Songs About Buildings And Food by Talking Heads

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West

I am giving this a 4 for the artistry, but Kanye is still an absolute POS of a human being

Survivor by Destiny's Child

BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé

Highway to Hell by AC/DC

Rio by Duran Duran

The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter by The Incredible String Band

Let's Stay Together by Al Green