1001 Albums Summary

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123
Albums Rated
2.72
Average Rating
11%
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966 albums remaining

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1990
Favorite Decade
Metal
Favorite Genre
UK
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9
5-Star Albums
6
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Smash
The Offspring
5 3.36 +1.64
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
5 3.4 +1.6
The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
5 3.45 +1.55
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
5 3.57 +1.43
Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
5 3.73 +1.27
American Idiot
Green Day
5 3.77 +1.23
Metallica
Metallica
5 3.77 +1.23
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
5 3.8 +1.2
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
5 3.97 +1.03

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
1 3.37 -2.37
Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
1 3.37 -2.37
Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
1 3.3 -2.3
Thriller
Michael Jackson
2 4.22 -2.22
Tanto Tempo
Bebel Gilberto
1 3.07 -2.07
Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
2 3.93 -1.93
Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
2 3.87 -1.87
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
2 3.8 -1.8
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
2 3.68 -1.68
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
2 3.65 -1.65

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Iron Maiden 2 5

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Bad by Michael Jackson
Nov 06 2025

Man in the Mirror amd Smooth Criminal are imo two of the best Pop Songs, nothing like that seems to be written anymore…(old man yells at cloud). One full album of MJ is a tad much though to digest at once. Still a classic obviously, but not my personal favourite.

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio
Nov 07 2025

I‘m convinced of the musicians ability to play their instrument. Jazz is not for me though, so the review only reflects how much I enjoyed listening to it - my ear couldn‘t even distinguish between songs.

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Nov 10 2025

Forgettable - glade Ibsaved my notes on Friday;) In some moments, the sound reminds me of great bands like Biffy Clyro, but the musical variety regarding guitar playing and singing feels a little limited. Found the album boring overall. Intervention is a nice track.

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Nov 11 2025

I have to come clean: Despite being a so-called fan of the rock genre, I had completely wrong expectations for Jimi Hendrix and this album as I was excited to hear some guitar solos, not so much old-sounding singing and less virtuous drumming. Credit for being an artist with so much variety, for me the melodies were lacking and the guitar tuning is not my cup of tea.

Private Dancer by Tina Turner
Nov 12 2025

Tina is a Swiss national treasure (lived 20 km outside of Zurich and had a really big impact on the community) so I might be a little biased, but I really liked listening to the album (good production value!). Overall the songs are not 100% on par with MJs Bad, but some tunes are really nice to listen to (What‘s love.., I can‘t stand the rain).

Low by David Bowie
Nov 17 2025

Listened to it while unpacking the suitcase after coming home - was more irritated by the indsrumentals than anything else. I‘d expect the album could grow on me by listening to it more carefully. As background it‘s more creepy than enjoyable.

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Nov 18 2025

I do love their comfortable soothing music and think that they are the most loveable Hippies. But this short story-driven album is not it.

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Nov 19 2025

Good album with very modern sound. None of the songs I knew of DM (and really like) is on the album, but the sound really grew on me while listening.

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
Nov 20 2025

The album start was a positive surprise, then it fell of a cliff even though it‘s so short.

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
Nov 24 2025

Remember when this came out and topped the album charts. Also recognize some songs and the vibes are generally really positive and fun. Would not listen to voluntarily though.

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes
Nov 26 2025

Really, what a fun and surprising start - and a fall off towards the end. Never mind.

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Nov 28 2025

Enjoyable with some Brit-Pop Classics that even I now - 1 extra star for the Bitter Sweet Symphony, what a melody!

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan
Dec 01 2025

Surely she has a lovely voice and such. I don't want to say anything mean to the sound to start the new week...;)

Is This It by The Strokes
Dec 02 2025

Some good and recognizable songs (Someday!) that I found quit enjoyable. Not too fancy with the guitars and drums, but overall interesting melodies.

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Dec 03 2025

In addition to some classics we even get a Duett with Paul MCartney (though I didn't like it in particular). Overall enjoyable, but I do like the more accessible later MJ albums better. Also, why was MJ not cancelled after songs like Pretty Young Thing, The Girls is Mine? Pretty intrusing if you ask me...

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons
Dec 05 2025

At least the music was not intrusive to my currently rather stressful workload. Singing was not my cup of tea.

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Dec 10 2025

Older MJ, less my jam. Not too entertained by that.

Leftism by Leftfield
Dec 11 2025

More entertaining and powerful than expected - would accompany Sterner Regnix to a concert night.

Maxinquaye by Tricky
Dec 12 2025

Found it rather boring, but not bad.

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Dec 15 2025

Enjoyable to some point, even though I‘m not a Mick Jagger guy. Still one of the most important rock bands, but not so much in this one.

Made In Japan by Deep Purple
Dec 18 2025

Didn‘t think a 50 year old live album could sound that powerful. Extra star for mentioning Switzerland and recording the album on a Japan tour - in cities that I now know😁

Orbital 2 by Orbital
Dec 19 2025

Couldn‘t find an access to the songs, but that‘s maybe on me and my current fitness level.

Violator by Depeche Mode
Dec 22 2025

The best Synth-Pop album I know - including my favourite DM-song and probably also my favorite early 90s song of them all "Enjoy the Silence". What a pleasure to the ears;)

Dec 23 2025

Even I, the least hood-person in the least hood-country during a sheltered childhood, was affected by this album in 7th class. It took us all with it, from catchy (Slim shady, The Way I am) to beautiful melodies (Stan) to being outright shocked (Kill you, Kim, ...). Lyrics don't hold up perfectly, but from pure nostalgia, the 5* are warranted. For a non hip hop person the most important hip-hop album.

Hysteria by Def Leppard
Dec 24 2025

Timeless rock hymns with beautiful guitars, okay singing and a cool, one-handed, powerful drummer.

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes
Dec 29 2025

Not too bad, instruments sound good. If possible I‘d given 2.5 stars.

Who's Next by The Who
Dec 30 2025

As good as a 70s Rock Album gets. "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't get fooled again" did make it on my freshly created 1001Albums Hit Playlist.

The White Album by Beatles
Dec 31 2025

First Beatles-album I listened to in full and in one play. The variety is impressive, so are some of the songs. As a whole not 100% my cup of tea, still it was fun to listen to some music history.

xx by The xx
Jan 01 2026

Going with Regnix here - the Intro is one of the most epic sounds created by humans. Rest is not my cup of tea.

Justified by Justin Timberlake
Jan 02 2026

Justin probably is the most talented solo artist and entertainer out of the NSYNC/Backstreet Boys bunch. There are also a few really enjoyable songs on the album - I will never forget the cool ending of Rock your Body. Overall a little too long, slow and similar sounding.

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Jan 05 2026

Honestly, I didn't know what to expect frome Led Zeppeling besides their absolute greatest hits. Was enjoyable classic rock with lots of talent and variety.

1984 by Van Halen
Jan 06 2026

What a fantastic rock album, what fantastic riffs! I knew of Van Halen being a great Guitar Player, but even the songs are great on this album. I would give up a lot to experience what it feels like to play the guiter like that - like it meant to be!

Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy
Jan 08 2026

Thought that was a well-produced, clean and fun Live album

Music From The Penguin Cafe by Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Jan 09 2026

Okay sounding for - well - a cafe background, would not repeat listening to it a second time.

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Jan 12 2026

Apparently, this guy is a songwriting machine with over 30 albums released - wonder how many more are up for us to listen here. Enjoyed the upbeat fun pop, sounded a little (really a little) like Bob Dylan from time to time.

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Jan 13 2026

A bit slow for my taste, but this kind of Rock always entertains me while listening in the background.

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
Jan 15 2026

Enjoayble, smooth and safe for work support in the background.

My Generation by The Who
Jan 16 2026

This album was not nearly as good as the first one of The Who that we had here. Apparently it's their first album, maybe that's why they haven't found their style-focus yet.

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Jan 19 2026

Sometimes you hear shadows of Nirvana in the riffing, the overall sound I did not enjoy though.

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Jan 20 2026

Found it a bit monotone, but overall like the sound and Bob's voice, lyrics, tonality, etc.

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Jan 22 2026

Listened to it while working - it's mostly too slow for my liking.

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Jan 23 2026

With this we drive far away from my taste. Surely ambient but I can't relax or work to sound like that.

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
Jan 30 2026

After seein Regnix giving this a 4-Star review I had to listen in - what a lovely, folky album with some lovely singing. Matty Groves is a banger!

From Elvis In Memphis by Elvis Presley
Feb 02 2026

I expected a higher Energy level throughout the album, but still I liked most of the tunes.

Smash by The Offspring
Feb 03 2026

It's time to relax, you know what that means! Classic album of a classic rock/punk band that accompanied through my youth. Just had seen them in Zurich last November - love the energy, love the sound, love Self Esteem!

Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Feb 04 2026

Sometimes okay to listen to, sometimes a little irritating.

good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar
Feb 05 2026

Overall I don't find that album very fun to listen to. For a non hip-hop person I think that's essential for enjoying rap albums;)

1977 by Ash
Feb 06 2026

Positively surprised by this one - fresh sounding Irish rock that's 50 years old, does not sound like that at all!

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Feb 13 2026

Didn't know them before and probably won't hear of them anymore. The sound overall is pleasing though, nothing too memorable.

25 by Adele
Feb 16 2026

Just by passive exposures it is apparently one of the albums I know best thus far. Really nice voice, okay songs - still nothing that I would listen to voluntarily.

Feb 17 2026

Exceptional and wonderful voice even in old age - very simple but really pleasant to listen to. "Hurt" is one of the best covers I've heard.

Connected by Stereo MC's
Feb 19 2026

Fun album that kinda represents a trivial, happy part of the 90s - the electronics I found really listenworthy!

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Feb 24 2026

From the starting song, to Killing in the Name of to the rest of the album: the rage is set, heavy unique riffs and also a unique tone that inspired a generation to question authorities - as relevant today as it ever was! Now you do what they told you!

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Feb 25 2026

After seein Regnix giving this a 4-Star review I had to listen in - what a lovely, folky album with some lovely singing. Matty Groves is a banger!

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Feb 27 2026

Couldn't get used to the singing, didn't enjoy the album therefore.

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Mar 02 2026

What started as a classic Lady Pop album quickly turned into an experimental progressiv Indi/Electronic/Folk album - was not what I was expecting but also not something that I enjoyed listening to.

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
Mar 05 2026

With the exception of a few guest lyrics, Snoop has never been my cup of tea - or pot...

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead
Mar 06 2026

Okay for the background, would have hoped to get a little more energy out of them overall.

Queens of the Stone Age by Queens Of The Stone Age
Mar 16 2026

Always liked the instrumental atmosphere they are able to create. No real bangers on this one, though.

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Mar 17 2026

In short: It's always such a pleasure and so mindful to listen to Knopfler's guitar play. Could do that all day long.

Disraeli Gears by Cream
Mar 23 2026

Too hippy, flowery and structureless for my liking.

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Mar 24 2026

That surprisingly was a banger of an album! Anspieltipp: Jet!

Queen II by Queen
Mar 26 2026

No bangers, of which Queen has a few, but still I am able to hear that great Musicians are at work here.

Face to Face by The Kinks
Mar 27 2026

It was an okay listen, but crazy how much the album list is dominated by British bands from the 70s, 80s.

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Mar 30 2026

a fun listen with some already known classics.

Boston by Boston
Apr 08 2026

Cool album, one extra star for the More-than-a-feeling Riff!

Goo by Sonic Youth
Apr 09 2026

Not very catchy for a one-time listen and even for me a tad too much distortion...

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Apr 10 2026

Lovely atmosphere and instrument combinations. Was a great listen!

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Apr 14 2026

Pretty whelming sound and album, not over- nor underwhelming:)

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Apr 16 2026

The positive: I now know how Sigur Ros sound - the negative: the album was almost unbearably boring.

Apr 17 2026

Very cinematic and entertaining - liked it more than the previous Queen album. Not quite a 4*.

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Apr 21 2026

An alright listen for the Background while working. I'm sure it is even better after multiple listens with full focus.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Apr 22 2026
Among The Living by Anthrax
Apr 23 2026

Good old Heavy Metal, a little too raw for me to listen to voluntarily.

Apr 24 2026

Okay Grunge, not unpleasant, but not a classic for the period. Haven't heard of them before.

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Apr 29 2026

Too stressful to listen to - so many ear-aching sounds, seems very random in the first listen.

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
May 01 2026

Elevater music, not my type of sound. The album cover looks photoshopped - even for this day and age.

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
May 06 2026

One of the all-time greatest albums for rock and metal fans. On personal repeat for hundreds of times and it doesn't get old. The double-lead guitars are simply honey to the ears!

Emperor Tomato Ketchup by Stereolab
May 07 2026

Surprisingly fun and good sounds. Probably won't repeat a listen but I enjoyed the simple, fun spirit of the album.

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
May 08 2026

Liked the trumpet parts and it surely is intriguing music if you like jazz. But apparently it was recorded on one day and I think to hear that fact.

Young Americans by David Bowie
May 11 2026

Not at all a bad album, but also not what I expected of David Bowie. Won't come back to this.

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
May 15 2026

Some beats still are top notch, but all I hear is Snoop Dogg, swearing and wannabe alpha-male behaviour. Didn't age too well.

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder
May 18 2026

Okay as a background listen while working. Maybe too weak of an effort on my side to closely listen the wonders of Stevie.

Live At Leeds by The Who
May 19 2026

Sounds like a fun event, like the Who - I'm not sure that you need to put a live album on such a list if there are ALL the studio albums there as well...

May 25 2026

I could really listen to this all day long - Man on the Moon is one of my all time favourite Pop Song!

American Idiot by Green Day
May 26 2026

The emotions this album triggers remembering a Cote d'Azure Road Trip alone are worth 5 stars. What a fun, melodic punk album with hits for the ages. American Idiots!

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
May 28 2026

Not their most epic, but probably most fun album - very playful, unusual for the current time.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jun 01 2026

Starts with a fantastic banger and nice riffing, afterwards it sometimes lacks energy for the full album, especially in the voice. Still enjoyable!

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Jun 02 2026

A fun album with a fantastic voice - loved the vibes, Bat out of Hell was, is and always will be a banger!

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Jun 09 2026

Really really okay for an instrumental album - got surprisingly good entertainment out of it during some strenuous work tasks.

21 by Adele
Jun 10 2026

Certainly neither bad music nor a bad voice. Easy listen during work.

Vespertine by Björk
Jun 11 2026

Liked the not run-of-the mill effort and the creativity. Won't come back but I can apreciate the artist.

Youth And Young Manhood by Kings of Leon
Jun 12 2026

Didn‘t catch me at all! By just knowing their most famous songs, I expected more energy. This was rock for amateurs, I could play guitar for them….

The Man Who by Travis
Jun 17 2026

Enjoyable for some quiet minutes while not thinking too much.

Jun 18 2026

Surprisingly fitting music for work engagement. Loved the beats and variety.

Synchronicity by The Police
Jun 22 2026

I'm surprised how hard and unpleasant I thought that listen was.

Rio by Duran Duran
Jul 06 2026

A surprisingly fun listen during the heat in the Office - Rio sounded fitting.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Jul 07 2026

What an album, what a genius guitar sound. Brothers in Arms is a song for the ages, the rest is fun, depressing, thought provoking too.

OK by Talvin Singh
Jul 08 2026

Didn't find it very entertaining - neither over- nor underwhelmed.

Arrival by ABBA
Jul 10 2026

Despite not being my genre, I have to admit that the melodies one this one are eternal.

Take Me Apart by Kelela
Jul 15 2026

Didn't hurt nor pleased me in any way. Found it even a tad too boring.

Bright Flight by Silver Jews
Jul 16 2026

Bruce Springsteen without the Voice.

Blur by Blur
Jul 20 2026

Song 2 will live on forever, the rest is blurry and also surprisingly boring/slow.

A Walk Across The Rooftops by The Blue Nile
Jul 22 2026

Too slow and not that charming for it to be remembered. Didn't bother me on any level.

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan
Jul 23 2026

Probably not bad if you're into this kind of music, but it's a sound I don't enjoy at all.

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Jul 24 2026

Quite entertaining sound with cool guiter action - better than expected.

Metallica by Metallica
Jul 27 2026

Sad but true, Unforgiven, Wherever I may roam...didn't remember that so many classics and even Nothing Else Matters are on this one. I reckon that the speed is lacking compared to their previous efforts, but the melodies, the riffing and the songwriting are fantastic on the Black Album.

Jul 29 2026

In my view far behind Oasis and the rest of the British pop rockers.

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Average rating: 2.72 (0.63 below global average).

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