1001 Albums Summary

2 Stand out hits, one surprisingly good unheard song. Mostly 90s club beats and repetitive r&b vocals.

Very pleasant album. Easy album to get through with a few familiar tracks. It's not hard to see why this album was so influential.

If this is the epitome of Elton John then count me out. Wow, the three songs I've heard a thousand times were still heads and shoulders above the rest. 1 hour 16 minutes? No thanks. "Say one thing nice"... The opening track was at least provoking.

Music for a demographic that exclusively uses the word "banger" to describe the music they like.

Grab some sopors and some cool ranch doritos,then hunker down for 71 minutes of bliss.

I'd be mad if someone gave me this album and said something hyperbolic like: "no matter what, you need to hear this album before you die". That said, Bittersweet Symphony is absolutely a single you should hear before you die

I can see why this album is on this list. So much inspiration to bands that followed. The cure have been in my orbit for about 35 years but I've never considered myself a fan. That said. This album was surprisingly good front to back

Not great, feels very dated and one note. I'm sure this music might be better received if I wasn't a suburban white kid from the 80s.

A band Id never heard of despite paying quite a bit of attention to new releases in 2011 in similar genres. It was serviceable as a (what a Gen x would call) alternative rock/psych rock album. However, after hearing this, there had better be a couple Grizzly Bear entries on this list.... A band that I believe does this style much better

Not my favorite Bowie but it's undoubtedly a good album. That said, 9 Bowie albums is egregious.

When you're done with all the music left that this world has to offer. Once you wrought every ounce of experience from the millions of musicians out there... Give this album a try

I put an aquarium YouTube video up for our cats while this album played figuring it was the perfect soundtrack. Somehow all it did was make the cats less interested in the fish.

At 14, this album changed the trajectory of my musical taste for a lifetime. For those who have never heard of XTC or Skylarking, oh what I would give to borrow your ears to allow me to hear it for the first time again. Tips: Headphones: Always Edition: Steven Wilson Remaster Track Listing: Original (-Dear God + Mermaid Smiled)

Sure, I suppose it belongs on this list for posterity.

This album certainly belongs on this list.

No doubt a classic and an album that was imitated for years after its release. For me, Gish is the choice here but I still love this album, Sure, give me 12 channels of guitar. 5 stars all day.

Sure, it's essential. However it is not a 5 star album.

Better than I remembered. I definitely prefer the "Neil Diamond" Scott Walker. Hopefully the wankery Scott Walker is not on this list

It fine... I guess, However, the production on a few of these tracks is straight garbage.

I remember feeling like I outgrew Michael Jackson waiting for this album to be released in the 80's. Turns out I was right. The singles are still good. The rest is forgettable.

Man the some of the bluesier songs are a drag. However, the rock songs are good.

I have a feeling this album is on this list for reasons that are beyond musical merit.

Perfect example of an album you have to hear before you die. Regardless if you dislike VU or Lou Reed it's undeniable he had massive influence on bands you actually do like. 5/5

Not my preferred Sonic Youth album nor would I say this particular album deserves a spot on this list. If Jet Set Trash and No Star is also here I'll give it a pass. Dirty is a borderline 3 to 4 star album. It's surprising to me how unwelcome Kim Gordon's delivery is on this album all these years later. I remember it being more striking and palatable in the 90's.