1001 Albums Summary

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95
Albums Rated
2.89
Average Rating
9%
Complete
994 albums remaining

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1990
Favorite Decade
Rock
Favorite Genre
UK
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9
5-Star Albums
8
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Urban Hymns
The Verve
5 3.37 +1.63
Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5 3.47 +1.53
Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
5 3.63 +1.37
Dummy
Portishead
5 3.71 +1.29
Abraxas
Santana
5 3.72 +1.28
A Night At The Opera
Queen
5 3.95 +1.05
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
5 3.95 +1.05

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
1 3.49 -2.49
Stardust
Willie Nelson
1 3.38 -2.38
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
1 3.33 -2.33
Porcupine
Echo And The Bunnymen
1 3.09 -2.09
Superfuzz Bigmuff
Mudhoney
1 2.93 -1.93
Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
1 2.84 -1.84
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
2 3.7 -1.7
Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
2 3.67 -1.67
Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin Brothers
1 2.58 -1.58
Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
2 3.56 -1.56

Artists

Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Queen 3 4.33

Least Favorites

ArtistAlbumsAverage
Willie Nelson 2 1.5

5-Star Albums (9)

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1-Star Albums (8)

All Ratings (95)

First Band On The Moon by The Cardigans
Nov 05 2025

Cardigans have a few great tracks. This album a bit samy as Nina’s voice lacks colour for me. Ok listen.

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Nov 07 2025

Not my favourite Zep album. Immigrant Song the only real stand out for me. However, worth a listen…

Nov 10 2025

Brilliant album when it came out. A few tracks not stood test of time for me. So I wobbled between four and five stars…but nostalgia won!

Ramones by Ramones
Nov 11 2025

Full of energy. Early punk counter to glam, prog, etc. so refreshing at the time. A bit same same though.

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Nov 12 2025

Easy one for me. Class all through. If u can get through without cutting your wrists it’s a straight 5.

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Nov 13 2025

A few hints at proggy guitar stuff but not that great. Lead singers voice very pitchy.

Ten by Pearl Jam
Nov 14 2025

Nice and rocky. I like it.

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Nov 17 2025

Quite liked this despite thinking country and folk are the Devils work.

Abraxas by Santana
Nov 18 2025

Just great. Such a cool album. Really caught my Latin mood today. Haven’t heard it for years but gets a big yes from me.

Nov 19 2025

Strange one. I enjoyed this more than I remembered. But basically just Irish folkish. Musicians actually very good, but SM can’t sing. Best tracks are those where he shuts try or is drowned out. Sort of stuff it’s ok to hear drunk in a smoky bar…but out of place in list.

Actually by Pet Shop Boys
Nov 20 2025

A bit nothing really. Couple of ok dancy tracks, but that’s it for me.

Duck Rock by Malcolm McLaren
Nov 21 2025

Not terrible enjoyed more than expected but nothing great. Bit different from Sex Pistols days.

American Idiot by Green Day
Nov 24 2025

Some excellent tracks but quite a few skip throughs. Better memory of the CD than the reality of recent listening.

Nov 25 2025

Sorry young people. Really not for me. Great beats, although very similar, gets it the 2. It’s angry street poetry - which works if you are a discrimated against West coast dude, but I’m not….

Tragic Songs of Life by The Louvin Brothers
Nov 26 2025

Whiny songs about tedious US country life. I gave a 1 on the basis that you can’t give zero.

The Rise & Fall by Madness
Nov 27 2025

Not really a fan. But album had more depth than expected.

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Nov 28 2025

Guy has a serious voice. But very dated.

Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
Dec 02 2025

Brilliant lyricist. Some great songs. But not a fan of his voice - or the universal melancholy. Not the sort of guy you’d take to the pub for a fun evening….

If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian
Dec 03 2025

A bit bland for me, but not unpleasant. Could listen in an elevator or walking round a shopping mall.

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Dec 04 2025

I enjoyed this. Early trip hop? Will listen again. I’m in a good mood so went generous with the rating.

Scott 4 by Scott Walker
Dec 05 2025

Same comments as last time….album very similar.

The Doors by The Doors
Dec 08 2025

I like the Doors. Feels like I’m back in Nam, M16 on Rock’n’Roll, stoned outta my box, waiting to shoot up the Viet Cong……

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Dec 09 2025

Good album. Raw as common with the Stones. SWTD an absolute classic.

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento
Dec 10 2025

Not for me. Compare vs Santana latinesque genius and it’s weak. Could be background music in the right mood - so 2 not 1.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Dec 12 2025

Tremendous feel good album. Used to play this one when I wanted to boost a low mood when I was at Uni. Great.

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Dec 15 2025

Solid album. Quite heavy at points with a somber sound overall.

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Dec 16 2025

Another goodie, though not my personal favourite.

Dec 17 2025

Could listen to this again. Nothing extreme going on but good sounds.

Dec 18 2025

Probably sounded better when released. Couple of good tracks but nostalgia rather than really enjoyed.

Pacific Ocean Blue by Dennis Wilson
Dec 19 2025

Mostly blandish, though a couple of good tracks.

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Dec 24 2025

I’m going to be positive on this. Though Bruce can be a bit vocally one-dimensional.

Queen II by Queen
Dec 25 2025

One of my favourite Queen albums. Full of fantasy allusions a big noise.

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Dec 29 2025

Nice easy Motown.

Dec 30 2025

More cliches than the fleas on an ole hound dogs back. Not my thing, the American West myth and surrounding bollix.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Dec 31 2025

I love a bit of Ozzy shouting at me in the morning. Better than Berocca. This album pretty much kicked off heavy rock.

Germfree Adolescents by X-Ray Spex
Jan 01 2026

I like the angry energy of punk. But as with HipHop I don’t empathise. Not really into the Spex but like the use of sax. A change from most punk. Hence the rating.

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Jan 05 2026

The queen herself. Some good old soul rhythms with attitude.

25 by Adele
Jan 06 2026

Great voice. Some great tracks.

Kala by M.I.A.
Jan 07 2026

Actually loved the Afro beats in this. Did not expect to rate it.

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jan 09 2026

Oliver’s Army is a classic. But most of rest of album pretty mediocre for me.

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Jan 12 2026

Some excellent tracks. Some not great. Overall worth a listen if you like the Bluesier Doors.

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jan 14 2026

Really enjoyed this. Not heard much of NC before. Assumed he was dreary. But album had blues, gospel, rock in it. I’m feeling positive so a 4 from me (probs a 7 out of 10)

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Jan 15 2026

Solid rock album. Some heady bangers.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jan 16 2026

A bit of Bobs always fine man. But quit mood dependent for me. Normally backgroundish. This one no different.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Jan 19 2026

Loved DS at the time. Sometimes a bit self indulgent, but great stadium rock. Occasionally still listen - but to selected tracks. Worth a 4 I think for BinA and MforN.

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Jan 20 2026

Unsurprisingly not for me. Beats are ok. Guys spend too much time singing about themselves and how great they are. They overestimate themselves.

Songs The Lord Taught Us by The Cramps
Jan 21 2026

Terrible. No redeeming features for me. The Lord should have taught them to Shut The F*ck Up.

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Jan 22 2026

Not a fan of the Bunnies (…..the Bunnies….). My ears kept switching off (…..switching off……)

Isn't Anything by My Bloody Valentine
Jan 23 2026

Some good stuff but vocals a bit whiny. Worth a listen in the right mood.

Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jan 26 2026

Loved it. Better than Stadium Arcadium for me. Even with a cheeky couple of Jimi Hendrix covers sneaked in.

Eagles by Eagles
Jan 27 2026

Couple of their classics, but album a bit lightweight for me overall.

Jan 28 2026

Surprised myself. I liked this. Some interesting musical stuff going on. And good beats. He can’t sing - but probably doesn’t need to.

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Jan 29 2026

So. Finally I listen to the Big man. I get the tight verbal. It’s very precise and articulate. And the beats are solid. However all the tough guy misogynist stuff is all sorta black Andrew Tate so only a mid from me.

We're Only In It For The Money by The Mothers Of Invention
Jan 30 2026

Skip track. More shit. Skip another. Worse. Skip,skip,skip. 10 minutes of my life I’ll not get back.

Feb 02 2026

Some great prog music. Superb musicians. However still not my favourite KC album due to some wishy washy or flashy tracks

Feb 03 2026

Bob always been a bit Marmite for me. Gotta acknowledge his songwriting ability though. Although some of his best songs have a better cover version.

Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney
Feb 04 2026

Trouble when you hear poor rock is that it makes you think it’s all like that. Shouty teenage bedroom rock jam.

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Feb 05 2026

A couple of ok-ish tracks. But then the guy insists on singing…..

Dummy by Portishead
Feb 06 2026

Love the trip hop drifty tones of Portishead. Like wading through light multicoloured treacle. Not music for a low mood though.

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Feb 10 2026

Favourite Floyd album. WYWH takes me back to a happy time when several friends were still alive. Nothing else to say.

Crazysexycool by TLC
Feb 11 2026

Thought this was very chilled. Could easily have it on in background. No idea if it’s cool to like “tame” rappish stuff. Lol

Queens of the Stone Age by Queens Of The Stone Age
Feb 12 2026

Mostly liked the gloomy stoner rock. Almost gave it a 4 but some repetitive stuff dragged it back for me. Thoroughly depressed after listening though. Put my hoodie hood up and rocked back and forward just a little.

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Feb 13 2026

I feared this was gonna be more shit kickin’ country. But much more bluesy. Good for me.

In Utero by Nirvana
Feb 16 2026

Yeah. Gotta go with 4. I love the raw energy of this. Like a (slightly) more musical punkism. Only challenge is the cardigan thing. Never ever a good look - even on 1950s pipe smoking guys.

Feb 17 2026

Like Elton’s famous numbers. Great lyrics and music. Too many middle of road though in this. Could have gone 4, but didn’t.

Feb 18 2026

Hmm. Very raw shouty. No colour to the music. Some solid guitar riffs allow me to present a 2.

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Feb 19 2026

Never really a GnR fan. SCoM brilliant. Rest shouty US soft rock.

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Feb 24 2026

Didn't know this band, but really enjoyed the album. Hit my mood bang on.

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Feb 25 2026

Liked the exotic a Cappella. However my Xosa is very limited so did not get the lyrics and music started to sound very samy.

Another Green World by Brian Eno
Feb 27 2026

So I know he’s a genius. I know hes worked with or produced everyone. But…..it’s fine as long as he doesn’t do the pub folk singery thing. Which he does. So not for me mostly.

Debut by Björk
Mar 02 2026

Unusual, as expected from the Ice Pixie. Interesting voice, but a lot of quite discordant stuff.

Mar 03 2026

Some tremendous tracks. I remember listening to a mate playing Brighton Rock in awe when I was 17. But some tracks a bit self-indulgent Glammy reduces it to a 4.

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads
Mar 04 2026

Not aged well for me. Psycho Killer allows me to give a 2.

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
Mar 05 2026

Usual western tropes. Lonesome guy on a hoss, getting pissed about by his true love. Tuneful enough, but tired themes.

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
Mar 09 2026

Used to love S&G. Loved the contrast to my usual Prog Rock. Still a great album for me.

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Mar 10 2026

Love most of the funk. Had impure thoughts about several of the sisters back in the day.

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Mar 12 2026

I’m a big fan. However tracks on this album very mixed for me. Maybe not quite in the mood so a 3.

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Mar 13 2026

Fun album. Some great songs but also some dated stuff.

Dookie by Green Day
Mar 17 2026

OK Dookie.

Dance Mania by Tito Puente
Mar 18 2026

Perky in a Latin American way. Probably great if you’re a Salsa dance person. But would not listen otherwise.

Stardust by Willie Nelson
Mar 19 2026

Some more tired Willie. Some classic old tunes covered here. Problem for me is I’m listening to my old drunk uncle trying karaoke at a wedding.

Critic

Average rating: 2.89 (0.48 below global average).

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