1001 Albums Summary

Some nice songs but not that memorable or unique. Fun to listen to once though I reckon a relisten would be a bit boring

Ik voel me altijd heel dom als ik David Bowie luister want ik snap de appeal gewoon echt niet. Ik kan horen dat de muziek objectief goed in elkaar zit maar het klinkt allemaal zo vergelijkbaar. Bowies stem vind ik onaangenaam, zijn boodschap snap ik nooit meteen en het klinkt zo preachy/schreeuwerig. Misschien snap ik de culturele relevantie of de Zeitgeist toen het uitkwam gewoon niet zo maar zijn muziek voelt altijd als een mix van Pearl Jam en Bob Dylan. "Simpele" Rock met een moeilijke boodschap. Helaas is dit album niet besteed aan mij. Als ik door het album heen scroll kan ik van geen enkel nummer bedenken hoe die ging of wat ik er bijzonder aan vond. Ik heb het idee dat dit album onbekend was gebleven als Bowies naam er niet aan verbonden was maar waarschijnlijk ben ik gewoon niet slim genoeg om de nuances en boodschap te snappen die deze muzikale legende probeert over te brengen. 2/5 sterren Beste nummer: I'd rather be high Minste nummer: Valentine's day

After being pleasantly surprised by an extraordinary rendition of 'with a little help from my friends' (, which I truly thought was written by Joe Cocker,) of course after came 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'. It was 8 o'clock in the morning and the railroadcrossing on my way to work just wouldn't open. I was slowly dozing off when I heard the melodic intro and I closed my eyes. The first thing I remember after is hearing the line "picture yourself on a train in a station" after which I opened my eyes and got to witness a train passing by that looked like it was transported from the sixties in front of a beautiful colourful sunrise. A very special moment that felt like the Beatles had had painted this scene especially for me. After such an experience it is of course difficult for the rest of the album to stand out. Yet I did find 'she's leaving home' and 'a day in the life' to be very pretty, 'When I'm sixty four' and 'fixing a hole' were very fun and 'within you without you' was absolutely fantastic. John Lennon apparently claims that Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds and the album in general don't have anything to do with LSD but this was such a rollercoaster of emotions that you could just as well open this album cover instead of an enveloppe.

I like Neil Young but you do have to be in the right mood to truly enjoy it. Listening to 'out on the weekend' while cycling on my way to work in the pouring rain on a dark Wednesday morning made me feel depressed but hearing it again in the evening under a blanket with a joint in the comfort of my own house I felt relaxed and pleased about the simplicity of life. This tonal difference is very subjective and while it is a remarkable thing to accomplish, it does make it so I can't enjoy the full album in one sitting. While 'heart of gold' and 'old man' are timeless classics and enjoyable whenever, I feel like you have to be in a different mindset to really like 'words (between the lines of age)' or 'a man needs a maid'. If I could I would give this album 3.5 stars but because 'heart of gold' was my introduction to the lovely music of Neil Young a while ago, I'll give it 4 stars

I honestly have no idea what to say about this album. I guess it's.. Fine? While listening I discovered that I had heard many songs before but I would never be able to think of any from the top of my head. This examplifies my feelings about this album quite well probably. Recognisable but not memorable. I'd definitely like this album more if I heard it during my formative years but it doesn't hit that hard for me now

Great album. All songs are good but paradise city and sweet child of mine definitely stand out above the rest. Very nice to listen to while you're busy. Hot take: paradise city is the best song on the album. (But maybe I'm biased because I really liked Burnout Paradise)

Very fun album. The first songs remind me a bit of the soundtrack of some old SSX games. Spotify probably agrees with me because the song that came up after the album was done was Banquet by Bloc Party which is definitely in the SSX On Tour soundtrack. Take Me Out is one of those songs that I wouldn't be able to name but feel like I've heard them before in a Guy Ritchie film or something like it. It's a good song and obvious to hear why it became a classic but I was most surprised by Come On Home. It makes me think of the internet hit Subways Of Your Mind by FEX and that's an awesome track. The other tracks on the album do fail to impress me unfortunately so I won't give it more than 3 stars.

Interesting album, especially because I had never heard of it or the artist. After the first songs I was expecting an rollercoaster-like experience but it feels like every song just doesn't get it's point across. Cold War and tightrope would've been such great songs if they were Drum and Bass, the best parts of the classical intermezzo's are the parts that are copied from the classics and the rest of the album blends together a bit. In theory a great idea but it fails to execute it properly

Man I love Otis Redding. He has an iconic voice and he's surely one of the best artists of all time. This album has great songs of great quality but I don't think an album consisting of only cover songs should be in the top 1000 of all time. I have no hate for Otis but all of the original songs are better and I can't give this more than 3 stars

Very easy to listen to. A bit too much organ for my taste but it's nice to have on in the background while you're busy with other things.

Cool songs. Definitely worth it to listen to atleast once. I don't think I will ever listen to this casually again because noise rock is not something I really enjoy but the album is well put together. I like the song 'candle' the most because of the nice intro

I've heard 'Killing in the name of' many times in my life not liking it. Eventually though it grew on me and I can't help at least nodding along when it plays now. This album doesn't sound great to me now, I find there is too much screaming on vocals and guitar and the songs all sound very similar to me. Who knows though, maybe I'll start liking it more if I hear it more often. For now I'll give it 3 stars but maybe more later

Amazing album. Truly a must-listen for every music fan. While 'Oye Como Va' and 'Samba Pa Ti' are great songs by themselves, this album takes you on a journey to really explore these amazing tracks to their full potential. It's not just the amazing strumming of the legendary Carlos Santana but the performance by the rest of the band members take make this LP as interesting as it is. The only reason this album is 4 stars instead of 5 for me is because I like the single version of 'Black Magic Woman' better than the album version. 4.5/5 stars

More Than a Feeling is such a legendary song that it kind of overshadows the rest of the tracks after. Before today I don't think I'd ever heard any other song on this album which is truly a shame. I really enjoyed this first listening experience and I wish more of these Boston songs would be played on the radio. When the guitar comes back in around 2.30 minutes into 'Foreplay/Long Time' I legit got goosebumps. Something that doesn't happen often nowadays. I'm really envious of people who were able to hear this album played during a live show in the 70's because that must've been one of the most hype experiences ever.

Funny to get this album only a week after randomly getting Oasis. Song 2 is a catchy song but I don't enjoy it that much anymore after hearing it for the 100th time. Listening to 'On Your Own' now for the first time I liked that song way more. I thought I really liked the outro of 'Strange News from Another Star' however this is probably because it sounds exactly like 'Brain Damage' by Pink Floyd. 'Essex Dogs' is an insane song but I kind of love it. Overall the psychedelic athmosphere of the album is great for experiencing once although I don't see myself listening to it again anytime soon 3.5/5 stars

Child in Time is a great song. It manages to be entertaining for the entire 10-minute duration and is definitely in the top 1000 songs of all time. The full album on the other hand... I liked the small Für Elise part in the first song and I was surprised by the amount of organ in every song but otherwise I have not much to say about it. Every song is fine to listen to once and it doesn't get boring however it doesn't evoke any emotions. 3.5/5 stars

Marvin Gaye is such an iconic artist, certainly top 10 all time for me. His silky smooth vocals combined with his talent for songwriting and influence on the (black) music world makes his early passing such a shame. This album was the start of his more funky works later on and what's a greater way to deal with your stumped sexuality by your father's upbringing than making an album like this. What a legend. I've listened to this album multiple times before and while it obviously isn't as good as 'What's Going On', any song on this album is great for any occasion whether you're relaxed, stressed or feeling frisky of course.

According to their Spotify artist description, this band was as influential to post-punk rock and roll as R.E.M. and that must be the biggest exaggeration I've heard all year. How is this even a fair comparison when their top song has literally 1000x more listeners than this album's top song. I guess there is a point to be made that Hüsker Dü walked so that Green Day or Nirvana could run but their music is so simple that one could even claim that Taylor Swift was inspired by it. Maybe it's because I'm not a fan of punk-pop but the 20(!) songs on this album sounded to similar that it felt like multiple hours of mediocrity and a drag to sit through. 2.5/5 stars for being exactly mid

Amazing album. Looking at the date, name and album cover you'd expect some obscure country album but this is something truly different. It's very experimental of course but you could release this today and no one would say it's outdated. Compared to the more mild music of that time this stands tall and manages to surprise with every song.

This album was the first time I realised the Beatles are really capable of anything. All songs are really diverse and unique which probably has a lot to do with the fact that all members wrote songs for this one album. This also means you can't judge the full record as something cohesive and makes it feel more like a compilation album. This is of course especially noticeable when you hear the sixth beatle Yoko Ono's influence in Revolution 9. Taking that song out of consideration this album is really solid and my second favourite records of the Beatles in general.

Probably the best Bowie album. I'm not a fan of his normal repertoire but this record manages to hit every time. Maybe it's the fact that he died two days after release but these songs feel very dreary and contemplative. Not that great for a casual listen but certainly a thought-provoking experience if you have 40 minutes to spare.

One of the best metal albums ever and certainly the most iconic album cover. It's a shame I've never really liked the genre because I do like how well this music is put together. The titletrack is one of the best songs ever in general and I was pleasantly surprised by Disposable Heroes and Orion hearing them for the first time. Closing your albumtour with Damage Inc. must have been insane back in 1986, awesome closer. Not a single bad track but just not my cup of tea I'm afraid

Couldn't understand why an album like this would be enjoyable for anyone until I saw the top comment on Getting Bright at Night: "Great song. Shot a lot of heroin to this entire cd" and then I got it.

Fun album to listen to once. Party Fears Two is definitely the stand-out song though. It feels like the only track that manages to be catchy and memorable while the others try to reach that point but just fall short. Not bad but not great either

I am not a Marilyn Manson fan but I understand that his music is well crafted. I also understand why it has been linked to many murder cases and school shootings. There is nothing really bad about the album qualitywise but I do feel like you have to be a little messed-up to truly enjoy this

Nice to listen to once and pretty hype of course but not something for me

Nice album to have on in the background. Very relaxing while still having some tempo and energy. I Could Have Lied surprised me the most hearing it for the first time. I don't like Give It Away that much, very interesting that it's the song with the second-most listeners. It's maybe the worst track on the record, hearing the title track after was a welcome change. Hearing probably the best guitar intro after that was even better. The songs that come last are not really worth mentioning but not bad either.

A great example of what hip-hop should be like. Great beats, flows and messaging. The influence of this album is noticable immediately by the sampling and how ahead of the time Don't Believe The Hype already was. So many recognisable sounds of other artists trying to copy this style. I have nothing but praise for this monumental piece of music history. "Yeah, boyeeeeee!"

I'm usually a fan of Miles Davis' music but this was a very anxiety-inducing album. Maybe that's what you're supposed to feel in between the tranquil parts though I did not enjoy this overal listening experience. It is however a well-crafted album and I am glad I've heard it once

This is a good Christmas album however, just like every other Christmas album, nothing special. At least these songs are more original than the usual slop you hear though. I don't think this is top 1000 of all time but it's not bad to have on in the background

I have always liked this album. After hearing Hallelujah for the first time in middle school I became a huge fan of Jeff Buckley for the entire year. (like everyone probably) Grace is an awesome title track and was probably the reason for me getting into Bastille and Mumford&Sons in the months after. I still get chills when I hear the intro of Last Goodbye. It's a little perfect song to listen to when solo-travelling by train which I'm coincidentally doing while writing this review. Lilac Wine has a perfect build-up and when the refrain starts it hits every time. So Real doesn't feel that special but it probably has the best instrumental of the entire album. The solo sounds so raw and ends so abrupt, I really like it. And what's there left to say about Hallelujah? Most-likely the best cover ever made. I'm a big Johnny Cash fan but even he admits this version is better. Originally I discovered this through a great episode of Scrubs but this song fits any scene with an emotional/cathartic feel. Truly deserving of all the praise and for lifting up Jeff Buckley to another level. Hearing the sighs and cracks in his voice make this one of the most real and purest songs in existence. It's incredibly difficult to follow up a song like Hallelujah but I feel like Lover, You Should've Come Over does so perfectly. The different style of intro followed up by the drums eases you into the rest of the song really well. Afterwards the song showcases the vocal talent of Jeff Buckley and it mixes quite nice with the organ. Corpus Christi Carol is a bit too sad in my opinion but it does fit the theme of the album. Not a noteworthy song but not bad either. What a change-up Eternal Life is from the previous song, however it's a welcome one. It doesn't fit the general theme of the alum that well but it did need a bit of a shake-up. Dream Brother is a great addition to the LP, it always makes me think of the band Muse in a good way. It's very trance-like and still grounded. The closer Forget Her is perfect for this album. All the emotions while still feeling the dreariness makes it very similar to a Pink Floyd song to me. I'd give the total album 4.5/5 stars if I could

Very short and sweet. A bit unfortunate because I was just getting into it during the last 2 songs. The whole album seemed cool but a bit mediocre until Bye Bye Love, which I think is the best song on the album. It shows great promise after but it just fails to impress.

Very interesting how different each song is in this experience of only 36 minutes. I really liked Girlfriend In A Coma. I was expecting it to sound very dreary but it was a nice mixture of a happy melody and sad lyrics. Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me started off kind of boring but ended very epic like a Bond movie title song. Death At One's Elbow was also cool, it reminded me of certain country-like songs of the 60's. The other songs were not that surprising to me however they were not boring.

Was wondering why this album was in the list. Then Silver Soul came on and of course it's because of Kendrick. I know of the most popular song of this artist because of these sad tiktok edits that are popular nowadays but I don't think their normal repertoire is that interesting. The start of this album is great to have on in the background but feel more like something you listen to when looking out a car window feeling self-pity. Definitely a vibe but not the one I'm in right now, maybe I'll try listening again later. The later part of the album got better after Used To Be

Pretty average album, not much to say about it. the guitar solo in Hymn For The Dudes was great and I would have thought I Wish I Was Your Mother was the highest rated part of the album because it sounds the most catchy but it appears to be underrated. Not bad but also not great.

Another fine album by The Black Keys. Although I prefer artists like John Lee Hooker or Chris Stapleton, it is nice to know bands like these still exist. There was nothing bad about this album but I do have to admit I listened to 3 other songs by 3 different artists after the album ended without realising/noticing. Make of that what you want.

This album is probably mostly known because it has the hit song Once In A Lifetime and for good reason; It is by far the best and most unique track. The rest of the album was nice to listen to once but not something I would play more often. I liked Seen And Not Seen the second-most because it felt very different.

I'd never heard of this band/album before, which is strange because I do like the music. The first song started off a bit meh but Shot By Both Sides sounds sort of like a titletrack for a more action-filled Bond movie, I really like it. The song after reminds me more of something you'd hear in a skate video, quite uptempo and alternative but not too loud. Many of the tracks have this feeling really. Overall this is probably the first time I've liked the music of a band that is described as post-punk.

I thought this album was fine to listen to in the background until Aumgn came up. I'm sure a lot of critics who take themselves too seriously will claim this is high art or something but this feels like the musical equivalent of some ramblings of a drug addict. I could probably record this too with a gram of psychedelics and a synthesizer. I guess one positive thing to say about this is that it's very inspiring for new artists because if this can be top 1000, anyone can be top 1000

Not the best Aerosmith album but it was a nice listen. I wouldn't mind hearing any track in the background while I'm doing something else but it's not something I would listen to actively

This album is great and full of classics. What makes this special to me is Steely Dan's ability to paint a picture in your mind with every track. Do It Again is a perfect intro and always nice to have on while relaxing. Dirty Work is forever linked to Tony Soprano singing along in his car, a nice moment in a great series accompanied by a lovely song. Kings also feels like something you hear in a movie but is anyways a cool song that reminds me of good times. Midnite Cruiser is a song I always play in the car when I have to drive for a long time and I can't help myself tapping along to the rhythm on the steering wheel. Only A Fool Would Say That is probably the best song of the album. Great guitar work, uplifting drums and just a chill vibe in general. Reelin' In The Years feels like the most classic song of the album. The awesome solo, oldschool drums and nostalgic piano make this my second favorite track on this record. Fire In The Hole is the least unique song in my opinion but still enjoyable. Brooklyn is always a very relaxing song with the surf guitar, something I enjoy in almost any song. I'd never heard Change of the Guard before but I definitely felt like the main character listening to this while traversing Thailand by train, perfect vibes. The closer Turn That Heartbeat Over Again is great too, all in all a very well rounded album with at least 5 songs that will go down in history as true classics. 4.5/5 stars but rounded up due to the sheer amount of songs that will still be remembered in 100 years

What an album. I can't even count the amount of times I've listened to this fully. It's definitely my most played actual record, with Babylon By Bus as a close second. While that album might have a better feel due to the live recording, Exodus surely has more classic songs on it. The laid back instrumentals combined with Bob Marley's soothing voice and meaningful message make this a great listening experience at any point or place in your life. Ending the album with the 2 best reggae songs in existence is an amazing choice and a joy every time you get to that point.