1001 Albums Summary

The result when four GOATs come together to make an album that would top the charts of Middle-Earth. Without a doubt one of the greatest albums of all time.

Peak 60s, counter-culture era music. Jim Morrison is a legend for a reason and the real unspoken hero is the organist, Ray Manzarek. Would have loved to listen to them live in a smoky club in LA

Not my favorite cup of tea but a solid jazz album.

Great 80s pop

Another reason why 90s New York hip-hop is the greatest genre/era of all time (also 70s British rock). First time listening to a Beastie Boys album top to bottom and it was a treat. Did not realize how awesome their production and sampling are and some really beautiful instrumentals throughout the album. A new favorite to add to my list of top hip-hop albums for sure

One of the greatest debut albums of all time. Awesome album to listen to on the highway. Slash and Axl Rose are a legendary duo

Classic Smiths album

Absolute classic, proud to own it on vinyl. My personal GOAT for Soul/R&B. Timeless tracks and the instrumentation beautifully supports Marvin Gaye's vocals

Very cool live album. Some nice hits and good sound overall

Beautiful reggae album. Some tracks with a bit of country/folk influences. Nice change in genres compared to the last albums

Very cool compilation of jungle music. Would listen to while playing a racing game

Some great tracks and some very questionable ones

Beautiful voices and harmonies. Very unique pick and glad I got to broaden my music taste

Not my cup of tea and found his voice kinda annoying. Crazy that this album came out in '79. Definitely sounds like it belongs in the early 2000s

Beautiful guitar and vocals. Some nice jazzy rock tunes and solid album overall

Absolute classic. Lots more variety in sound than I expected. Need to listen to some more Alice Cooper for sure

Once again, not my cup of tea but I respect it

All American album. First complete listen and it was awesome. Many iconic tracks and great guitar and vocals along with some cool electric piano/organ parts

The Smiths have some very underrated musicianship. Johnny Marr is rightfully praised highly but the unspoken hero is the bassist Andy Rourke, who sadly passed a couple years ago.

Wonderful, beautiful album. Some of the best bells/xylophone parts I've heard and Tim Buckley's got a great voice

Classic British punk. Solid rhythm and guitar throughout

One of the best albums from one of the best bands of all time. One of my all-time favorites and I'm glad I got to listen to it again.

Legendary voice with some legendary songs. Great compilation of tracks and solid album overall

Nice Neil Young album. Sound mixing of all the instruments sounded so good back then.

Brilliant album. Really cool sections with the tabla and sitar and a great listen with headphones

Some classics but also not a big fan of Run-D.M.C. I respect their impact and legacy but I'd be lying if I said it was as good as other hip hop groups of the era

Nice indie rock album. First time listening to a full Pavement record and it was on par with others of its genre/era

One of the greatest of all time commercially for a reason. Dr. Dre + 50 Cent such an awesome duo. Great listen during a gym session

I was thinking that this album would work perfectly in Fallout and turns out it is already. The band and backing vocals work so well together. Sends you back to the 50s instantly

Decent folk album. Similar to some Bob Dylan albums I've listened to.

Really cool 70s rock album. Great vocals and bass and guitar are mixed so well

Couldn't find a good copy of it so I'll have to come back to it

Not at all when I was expecting but it was okay. Some forgettable tracks and some really cool ones

Supertramp is criminally underrated. Musicianship is top notch and unique style with the different keyboard parts

The best Doors album and one of the best albums period. Great bluesy sound and vocals from Jim Morrison

Never heard of this band till now. Great punk/rock sound similar to The Clash and KISS. Solid, concise track list and great guitar and vocals throughout

Not sure if it was a coincidence or on purpose but nice little Christmas album with some classics from the Ronettes.

Nice jazz album. Great drums and bass. Good atmosphere created throughout the album

Really solid indie/alternative album. Cool, almost psychadelic keyboard in some tracks and nice vocals and sound

Pleasant folk album, nice acoustic guitar and vocals

One of my favorite alternative albums of all time. So many iconic tracks and peak musicianship throughout the album

This might have been iconic or groundbreaking at the time, but it has not aged well. Mid bars and boring production. Another reason East Coast >>>>> West Coast

Undisputably one of the greatest debut albums of all time. The original Tame Impala with Tom Scholz leading the show. His guitar skills are massively underrated. Lead singer also has some insane pipes and the harmonies with his own vocals is awesome

Never knew this album existed. I like David Bowie but this was just a very mid album. Still got his distinct sound and style but nothing really interesting

Great reggae album. Beautiful tracks and vocals are Bob Marley's vocals hard to beat

Mediocre indie album. Some great guitar and vocals but nothing too interesting

Decent. Morrisey definitely misses Johnny Marr but he still has some nice backing instruments and sound

Terrific album from The Police. Some of the best drumming you'll hear and possibly Sting's best vocal work.

I do like this band but not my favorite album from them. Probably would be better if it were in a loud, club-like environment

Pleasant listen. Not my favorite genre but some good tracks. Nice country-folk vibes and Lucinda has a great voice for this genre.

Pretty ok album. Really good instrumental sections but nothing that really stood out. First real listen to this group and interested to hear more

Great album. Songwriting is next level and the acoustic guitar is some of the best.

Classic album. Amazing vocals and underrated instrumentation especially the bass guitar.

Not really a fan of this type of music but there were some decent tracks. Some corny lyrics and songwriting but tolerable

Nice piano live concert. Some really pretty sections and also some slower, boring parts. Cool album

Bunch of French noise. Leave the real rock to the Americans and Brits. Gojira and Daft Punk carry that country (and some other DJs)

Very average dance/electronic album. Nothing that special besides some cool synths and drums here and there. Daft Punk set the bar too high for French DJs

First full listen to a KISS album. Very distinct sound. Not the biggest fan of the band but okay album.

Fantastic folk rock album. Simply one of the best and most influential groups of the time and feels like a time capsule when you listen to their music.

Sounds like The Smiths with some disco funk. Decent album, nothing too memorable or special. I like the sound of the band and all the instruments but nothing too interesting

Interesting album, didn't know what to expect. Very operatic pop sound and Rufus has a great voice for this style. Some boring tracks but was still a unique listening experience

Decent punk-ish rock record. Reminded me of a punkiervl Rolling Stones. Nice concise track list and quality sound

Some great songs but also some questionable ones. Very similar to The Velvet Underground album, which she was also apart of, and I felt the same way about that.

Mediocre album. Big fan of DJ Premier but this album didn't do much for me.

Great album. Gives me Rush vibes with the great bass and drums and top tier musicianship.

Awesome album, one of the best from The Cure. Such a distinct sound, kind of melancholy with the guitar and bass.

Didn't enjoy this album as much as I thought I would but still has some solid tracks. Another band with a very distinct sound and some absolute classics

I really enjoy The Kinks. Their musicianship is very underrated and they have an iconic sound. Great album overall

First time listening to a Brazilian/Portuguese album. Great style of music and fun listen

First time listening to it in full. Main complaint is that it's way too long. 2 hrs for a rap album is insane but there was some variety at least. Some classics and hits but also some forgettable tracks.

Another legendary album. I truly believe they haven't made a bad album or even a bad song. Top tier musicianship and band

Nice country album. Way better than the slop that's out now. Short and sweet and great vocals and love the steel guitar.

Not my favorite Oasis album but still really good. Some of my favorite songs on here and these guys were just on another level at the time.

Lot better than I expected. Some songs I recognized but not my favorite genre. Production and funky guitar impressed me and the ladies' vocals fit perfectly

This should be on a list of 1001 albums to avoid in your lifetime. No idea what the appeal is of this kind of music. Just a bunch of grumbling over some bluesy and folk instrumentation. Kudos to the fans who like this stuff

Very mediocre album. Nothing really stood out but nothing was bad either. Just soundes like a typical Neil Young album

Really solid album. Great production and 2Pac got probably the best rap voice of all time.

My kind of jazz album. Great feel and rhythm, and a pleasant listen throughout

I don't know who keeps adding this guy to the list but hope this album was the last one. His voice sounds like he's trying to imitate Louis Armstrong and blues musicians with the gravelly voice except he sucks. This album was more bearable than the last one of his but still ass

Love this band and their whole sound. I was just reading up about them and definitely feel their brotherly chemistry in the music. One of my favorite groups of all time in any genre and this album is an example of that

Fantastic album, amazed me a lot more than I expected. Traffic is always been a great band but I feel like they're very underrated in terms of their musicianship. Amazing flute and saxophone parts and beautiful instrumentals throughout

Decent album. Nice 50s sound and harmonies from Buddy Holly and the band

An all-time great metal band and one of their best albums. Love the vocals and rhythm of the tracks. They just have this epic sound that really fits with their lyrics and tone.

Some weird songs but some decent ones too

Great album with an iconic 80s sound. Some absolute classics that take you to that era of music

Very mediocre 80s record. Distinct sound and great tracks but nothing too interesting

Fabulous album. Queen of soul for a reason and no bad songs.

My kind of country. Feels like I should be playing Fallout or RDR while listening to this. Amazing songwriting and singing with the guitar and background harmonies.

Thought I would like this more but it was pretty bad. Has potential with the instruments and vocals but just a lot of banging and hollering.

I've listened to this album a countless number of times and didn't realize how iconic it is until now. Obviously there are so many pop culture references to this album and artists that sample or build directly off some of these songs but I didn't appreciate it until now. Just peak 90s musicianship that has stood up as one of the greatest albums of all time without a doubt

Once again, I usually like this genre but this one was a miss. All the songs had some weird background sound effect which sort of blended them all together and resulted in sloppy disoriented album

I was thinking that this sounds a lot like Arctic Monkeys and then saw that Alex Turner is a part of this group. Good album, some very Arctic Monkeys type songs. Couple forgettable ones too but decent

Okay folk/rock album. Singer is great and some nice songs but nothing too interesting

One of my personal all time favorites. Kanye really had the Avengers on this album and some of the most iconic songs on this album. Amazing production from Mike Dean and an all time classic in hip hop and music in general

They have a good sound but nothing really stood out. Sounds like a band that would play at live music bar or at a fair.

Very much Elliot Smith vibes but not as good. Still decent with some good tracks

Lots of noise with some ok songs here and there. People love or hate Meg White's drums and I lean towards hating it. I don't mind a more acoustic, laid back sound but sometimes it's just noisy.

Okay album. Some beautiful tracks and some basic ones with the distinct sound of McCartney's guitar and vocals.

Nice folkish rock album. Some familiar tracks and great vocals throughout. Sounds like a Crosby, Stills, and Nash record as expected which is welcome. However this album is way too long and some pretty boring songs almost like filler

Not a big fan of this album. I enjoy acid rock but this is just a lot of hootin and hollering. The 17 minute song at the end of this album should have been 3. Didn't even have a good drum solo to warrant anything like this.

An album I expected to enjoy a little more but was still okay. Some songs really blended together with the very similar sound and some interesting bluesy tracks. Sad that Bolan's career and life were cut short. Had a lot more potential as shown in this album.

Another classic rock album I thought I would enjoy more. I would give it above 3 like 3.25 or 3.5 but not good enough for a 4.

Ok jazz record. Some beautiful sections but also some uninteresting, slow parts. Not my kind of jazz but still a fine listen

This generator loves Neil Young and the rest of CSNY. Still a really good album. Some beautiful vocals and acoustic guitar and iconic songs

Great rock album. Nice blend of funk and hard rock. Bassist is so good and singer is great.

I'm getting real sick of these 60s albums where they all sound like a worse version of The Doors and The Kinks. This band definitely has good musicians but the songs are just boring.

Not a huge fan of this band. Lots of my favorite bands drew inspiration from them and I can see why but their songwriting itself doesn't interest me. Radiohead and other bands of this genre do it way better

Nice change of pace from the previous albums. Really like Fiona Apple voice and she has a great supporting band and instruments. Very nice variety of songs too and just an overall nice listen.

Had potential but found it very boring. Some cool drums and production

Cool electronic album. Very fitting for its era and some really cool production

Arguably the greatest live album of all time. Peak MTV and peak 90s music. Kurt got to show his real musical talent in a more laid-back, acoustic environment. All the songs are so good and the accompanying artists did so well too.

Really unique band that sounds like if U2 combined with MGMT. Some really good songs and great instrumentation. Main gripe with the album is that it's too long and there's some "filler" songs that took away from the whole album listening experience. Otherwise, I would give it a 4

There are some really great songs on this album and also some really boring, forgettable ones. Lots of potential for this band, reminds me of Coldplay with a mix of the Lumineers and more folkish sound

Like the vibe of the band and some great songs. Found it kinda boring but still decent

Not nearly as good as ill Communication but still a cool record. Felt the production was a bit weaker on some songs while there are some pretty solid ones too.

Love some Bobby Womack. Always solid R&B and timeless

Great David Bowie album. Love his blend of funk and rock and great supporting instruments as well

Nice folk album. Probably would be what Elliot Smith would sound like if he were from the 60s.

Timeless classic. Great songs with some lulls here and there. Prince has an insane vocal range and very underrated guitarist

I like WuTang a lot and Raekwon is one of my favorite members. Some really great songs and production throughout but just way too long.

Chillest album so far. I enjoy good bossa nova and the singers voice is very gentle. Nothing too outstanding about it but pleasant listen

Enjoyed it more than Bitches Brew. Wonderful audio mixing and a great vibe throughout the whole record

David Bowie's best album no doubt. Great flow of tracks and his guitar has a great blend of funk and psychedelic rock. His vocals speak for themselves and so many memorable songs throughout

An album I had high expectations for but fell a bit short. I like the sound and R&B, jazzy feel throughout the album but lot of the songs sound the same and not very distinguishable. Some big hits for sure and good album

Really cool album. Sounds like a very chill Daft Punk. Unique calming sound and great production

Love this genre of music. Great feel and a cheery vibe throughout the record. Short and sweet with great musicianship both vocally and instrumentally.

Simply one of the greatest albums. Nice variety of songs and multiple classics.

Decent album. Love Ray Charles voice and great band but no really memorable songs.

A few great songs and a lot of boring songs. Mrs Robinson is one of the greatest songs but can't carry this album enough

Really cool album. I'd only listened to one song on this album before but did not expect the vibe of the others. Some weird sections of noise and random sounds like parts of Pink Floyd's albums but the actual musical pieces were very good

Did not enjoy after the first song. Maybe it's not my type of music but way too experimental or "progressive" pop.

Very interesting album. Did not expect the large amount of African music influence and features from African artists including Lady Black Mambazo whose album I listened to from this list. Still not that captivating, some really boring, plain 80s pop songs, but unique album

A lot more bluesy than expected. Really good collection of songs. Nothing mind blowing but a good, chill rock album

Like Led Zeppelin, this is the result of getting some of the greatest minds in the genre together and making a masterpiece. Top tier production and too many iconic songs. This was an important album in my own listening experience of 90s hip hop and the genre in general.

A few catchy tunes but really underwhelming album. Can't say I disliked it but I wouldn't listen to it if I had the choice

A few club bangers here and a nice "FIFA music" or "PS2 music" vibe. Some terrible ones too and some that don't work in a casual listening environment and would be fun in a club or dance floor

Fantastic mix of R&B and hip-hop. Iconic songs and iconic album. Ms. Lauryn Hill is a generational talent and this album is proof of that

Been waiting for a Pink Floyd album to be generated. Every audiophile's dream and the pinnacle of psychedelic rock. Top notch lyricism from Waters paired with the guitar from Gilmour. One of my absolute all time favorites

Mediocre record. Nice American rock and good songwriting especially the piano sections. Just a little boring

Another all time album. Eric Clapton's genius on full display and Jack Bruce's vocals are very underrated. Iconic songs and nice collection of songs in the record

Hard to give a Radiohead album anything below 4 stars. Not my favorite Radiohead album, probably not even top 3 but still a great album. Some of Thom Yorke's best vocals and the rhythm section is too good

First time hearing of this band and it sounds like a more energetic version of The Velvet Underground. Very okay album, nothing too impressive about it. Sort of calming chill vibe throughout all the songs but also a bit boring

After the first song I was excited and then it quickly diminished. Nice funky, disco vibe. Some parts got too noisy and some really wack songs that went on too long. Drummer and brass were the stars for sure

Really enjoyed this album, better than I expected. Insane guitar sections with the shredding and skillful instrumentation. Dave Mustaine I was not familiar with your game

Genuinely the worst album I've ever listened to. Mind boggling that this made the list. People that gave it 4 or 5 stars must know something I don't. Just plain noise with terrible sound mixing and no musical element

Much better than I expected. I thought it would be corny and boring but actually had some great musicianship from the first song onwards. Couple lulls but really nice cohesive album

A few iconic songs I've heard plenty and some new ones I enjoyed. Not that interesting of an album. U2 has some much better ones for sure

One of the greatest voices of all time and I love almost every song of hers. This album was a great listen and beautiful display of her talent

One of the coolest albums I've listened to. Really enjoyed listening to the explanations of Hindustani music and the masterful demonstrations following them. It was a bit long and the sitar sort of "drones" at times but still a very unique and cool album

The Beach Boys' harmonies are unmatched. Some more rock and roll type songs in this album which were a interesting inclusion. Nice concise album

Fun live album. I like hearing the crowd cheers with the James Brown vocals, makes me feel like I'm there. His energy is another level and the supporting band is great as well

No idea how this made the list. The most boring electronic album I've heard. No jarring or harsh sounds but zero interesting elements

Not nearly as interesting as the other Beck album I listened to but still okay. Good variety of songs and production

Very Beatles like sound from this group. I've definitely heard some of their other songs and I do enjoy the style. Nothing too riveting but a good listen

Good disco, funk album. The album itself was a fine length but some songs were drawn out a bit too long but that's more to do with the genre and intended environment for this type of music. I love Nile Rodgers so it was an enjoyable listen overall

Maybe I had high expectations but this was a really underwhelming album. Very monotonous and uninteresting. It did capture the era it was created during but I listen to far better ones than this.

My favorite Beatles album and one of my all time favorites. Every song is so good and so many great melodies and wonder lyrics. Really showcases their brilliance and musical abilities

One of the weaker punk albums Ive listened to. Clearly the musicians have talent but the singer is awful. Nothing on this album warrants it being on this list.

Pleasant album. Lot more jazzy and bluesy than I expected. Good guitar but no real memorable songs

The pinnacle of hip-hop. The greatest rap album of all time in my opinion. Unreal that Nas was only 19 when he made this masterpiece. DJ Premier deserves more flowers in general and this album showcases how good pure, lyrical boom-bap rap can be

Really nice album. Wasn't feeling it too much at first but really liked the vibe. Great instrumentation and variety of sounds.

Love this band and this is a solid album. The record is Flfilled with with the dreamy, melancholic vibe that they do very well. Glad to see them and this album on the list

Pretty decent album. Good sound throughout the album. Kind of a blend between QOTSA and Radiohead. There were definitely some songs I wasn't feeling too much but also some cool ones

Started strong and then collapsed a bit. I'm not a huge fan of Talking Heads in general but there were some bright spots and some terrible/corny songs. Still a decent album overall

Enjoyed this one a lot more than I expected. Really liked the singers voice and the background instruments really allowed her to shine. Reminds me of department store music, nice and soothing pop.

I love CCR and this was a good album. Some really drawn out songs but nice Southern folkish sound with some blues. Feels like I'm really in the Bayou

Best way to describe this album is the word ethereal. Pretty amazing soundscape that Radiohead form as the album progresses. This album could be used as a movie soundtrack and a couple of the songs have indeed been used in movies and TV shows. Jonny Greenwood is a generational talent and this album showcases that brilliance.

I thought I'd already listened to the worst album in this list but this is definitely it. Most pretentious piece of garbage I've ever listened to and people that claim to like this have to be either deaf or from a different planet.

I like his voice but got sick of it a few songs in. Pretty boring album with a lot of opera type vocals. Was hoping for more of Sinatra or Dean Martin type of sound but it failed to deliver

Did Neil Young create this list or something? I do like the albums but kind of crazy that he has so many on this list. Another cool classic rock album with some folkish elements. Some long sections of jamming but not too drawn out. Enjoyable listen overall

Another Talking Heads album that starts fine and then gets kind of irritating. I understand some people really like the style of the band but I'm just not feeling it as much as them. Kind of cheesy and almost unserious which is fine but gets old after a while.

It deserves 1 star but I did read that this was supposed to be satire so I'll bump it to 2. Can't believe Frank Zappa associated himself with this nonsense

I like the band and their sound but a lot of this album was pretty boring and just drawn out instrumentals.

I listened to this before but did not remember it being this raw. Really cool concept and the skits really brought it to life. Obviously the raps were great but the album was a few filler tracks long. The last song was too good

Like a modern Lou Reed album. Great instrumentation and vibe to the songs. Wasn't feeling the vocals as much but still a pretty solid, pleasant album

Very underwhelming Who album. I do like the band a lot so I had a high standard coming in but this was kind of disappointing. Had more of a Beach boys vibe wish I would do like also but didn't fit with The Who as much.

Another album with good instruments but very boring vocals. The guy tried to be like Lou Reed or even Bill Callahan from a previous album on this list but he had the most uninteresting vocals out of all of them.

All time metal album. So many classics and anthems you hear during sports events and pop culture. Some filler songs and Lars Ulrich's drums piss me off but still a great album.

Expected a bit more cohesive album with structure but it ended up being just a jumble of orchestral parts with random guitar. The vibe wasn't bad but it was just boring and uninteresting.

Better than the last Elvis Costello album I listened to from this list. Decent instruments but do not like the songwriting or style. More power to those that enjoy this

Nice folk rock album from the legend. Not my favorite style but still some good songs and pleasant listen overall.

Interesting album. I'd heard Iggy Pop's name a bunch but this is the first time properly listening to his music. David Bowie-esque sound and vibe and enjoyable overall

I thought this album was included for some special reason but no it's just ass. I don't care if it's some Slovenian avant-garde metal album. It's a lot of noise with Slavic yelling. Unfathomable that this made the list but no Rammstein album did.

Nice funky album, great for a dance floor. Nile Rodgers knows how to create a great funky groove

Nothing wrong with this album but just extremely boring. Some decent covers and some nice sleepy tunes

Interesting listen. I like the vibe and unique sound. A little too long and drawn out for some songs but a decent experience overall

Lots of cool sounds but with a incoherent structure. Many of these newer pop bands try to be a bit too experimental or progressive for my taste and just end up making music for a modern art gallery.

I've listened to songs from this band numerous times but this is the first time I've listened to a full album. Decent listening experience with my main criticism being that all the songs blend together and sound very similar. I do like they're high energy style but over an album duration, it gets old.

Great record and I really like the group. Wish they had the J-Dilla produced Labcabincalifornia instead or any J-Dilla album has a matter of fact, but this will do. Great rap and nothing too lyrically obscene or off-putting for general audiences.

Awesome album from the GOATs of disco. Love the vocals and vibe of the group and this album has plenty of cheery songs that fit them.

David Bowie and Neil Young must have collaborated to put together this list cuz there's no reason for either one l, as much as I like them both, to have this many albums on this list and leave out so many other greats. Still this is a pretty decent album but nothing that interesting. His other albums are much better

Really cool album listening experience. The history behind it is fascinating and hearing Johnny Cash speak is awesome

Another okay '70s Rock album but no organ and psychedelic feel this time.

I like the style of this album and vocals are very nice throughout. Nothing particularly stood out but nothing was wrong or boring about it either.

Great folk album from the legend himself. Nice easy listening and fantastic lyrics as always.

More noise. Boomers make fun of modern music for the brain rot style but this is just as bad. There were a couple songs I recognized from samples used in electronic and hip hop music but pretty underwhelming album.

I know I'm definitely not the target audience but this album was a pretty tough listen. This is music made for women with septum piercings and Subaru drivers. That should explain it

Wonderful album filled with three beautiful voices. I love this style of country and this was just a very pleasant, refreshing listen after the last few albums on the list

Goated album by the GOAT himself. Longer than expected but peak guitar and blues throughout the whole album. The supporting band is also very underrated especially the drums.

Mediocre album. A couple okay tracks with some good production. Lots of better boom-bap '90s hip hop that clears this so I don't know why this was included on the list.

Ok pop-punk album. Decent vocals and some cool songs.

I respect the group but I was just not feeling it. Not sure if it's because I am tired of rap in general but this was just an uninteresting album. Lots of politically charged, well written songs, but got bored of it halfway through.

First full listen of a Verve album. Sounds like a dreamer, more Radiohead-like version of Oasis and I really liked the vibe. I need to do more thorough listen with headphones to appreciate it more but I still really liked it.