1001 Albums Summary

It's ok, very 60s.

Great, baroque folk/pop music. I personally have purposefully (for some reason) held off listening to Nick Drake. Still on the fence around his vocals, not personally a fan, I find them too contrived and affected. The music is fantastic, great songwriting. I hear the influence in 90s bands such as Belle and Sebastian, et al. Great album.

Mid-tempo rockers, turning the page on the quiet-loud-quiet from the grunge era, adding their touches of Radiohead influence and brit-pop bombastic singing, this album is ok, if not a bit repetitive. Seems to occupy a safe space in rock-n-roll here, nothing "edgy" or similar. Songs are decent and easy sing-a-longs (albeit not Beatles sing-a-long good).

Stadium anthemic pop punk that carries on the punk tradition of social commentary. Coming out post 9/11, during the Bush administration, its Green Day's take on the current state of America and the decay it sees in suburbia and the american psyche. Its a concept album, I assume, that has that steel thread of a american character passing through this place and time in history. Overall, good songs, better than my previous album of Coldplay, but they're all generic 90s/early-00s rock.

I'm not sure why this on this list and not a White Stripes album. This album doesn't belong on a list like this.

First time listen. Dancing Queen has almost 2 Billion listens on Spotify, wow! Good Album, 4.

Its a nice album, ethereal 80s synths and reverb drums. Quite listenable, but dated as well. 4

4, quite synth heavy

Riff-heavy, guitar really seems to be the focus of this album. Has a real 90s feel. 1 listen, 3 stars

5. The album begins with perhaps the most famous rattling chord in rock history to start an album. And it's the Beatles....5.

I think this was the first vinyl LP I bought (1998 from the sticker), from the $1 bin of course :). One of rock's early supergroups, sounding like Simon & Garfunkel, just more 60s...man. The vocals, when singing together is great adding a layer of complexity to songs that are simple in their acoustic accompaniment. The strongest songs here written by Stills. 4

70s soul funk. Great band. 4

punk rock, kinda run-of-the-mill punk. 3.

Seminal stoner metal, great overdriven, psych guitar riffing. Granted its Ozzy singing, but its not the focus really, it's all about them heavy riffs. The albums sequencing leans towards a live show with tracks bleeding into the next and perhaps a concept here. I've never really listened to Black Sabbath and I'm digging it. I'm going to have to get into more stoner metal. Probably a 4.5, but gotta round up here, I'm going to give it a 5.

Why are the drums so high in the mix and dry? The singer sounds like he's always on the brink of something, taking a shit, I'm not sure, but its like some affected stressed growl. This is just not my vibe. From a musical standpoint, there doesn't seem to be a great deal of melody or strong musicianship. This music stresses me out.

I have not listened to this album or Pink Floyd in a long time. Remember getting into this in college, so years ago. The album dedicated to Syd Barrett is a great one, interesting songs and musicality abound in the album. 5.

Chill soul with touches of rap. Vocals, particularly the rap ones) seem somewhat down in the mix whereas the music seems to take the top. Quite listenable. 4.

3. It's ok.

5, love this record

I'm between a 4 or a 5.

Never listened to this. Quality punk.

Feels like this album is the precursor to 80s metal.

4

4

This is quality psychedelic rock music. 5

This is a record that you can put on anytime, anywhere and it will be alright.

America is a truly great song.

Not a big fan

Surprised to see this, given I wouldn't put it in Springsteen's best. These songs aren't good. It's nostalgia at a time I guess people needed it. Generic, crappily written songs. Sounds like songs you'd get from some local band that takes themselves way too seriously.

too much double bass drum, not a fan.

Enjoy the synths, but the industrial drums not a fan of.

The playing of Paul Desmond is phenomenal. The entire band is great. Masterpiece.

Wrote a Song for Everyone is such good song. The songs aren't musically complex, but the writing is top-notch and Fogerty's voice has that throaty, tiresome quality that lends itself to the tunes. The dude abides.

First listen, never heard of this group. Digging the chill vibe. Like the jazz, trip hop thing. 4.

First listen to this record, started with their next album many years ago. This band is fantastic.

Miles, man, Miles....

Get your cannonball to take me down line.... Caledonia Mission is a great song. And The Weight is one of the greatest songs in the canon of folk/popular music. The vocals from Rick, Levon, and Richard as they mix and on their own are simply wonderful. Not a bad tune on this record.

The sound of the Doors, to me at least, is quite singular in pop music. The driving sound of Manzarek's classic 60's electric organ, Krieger's oft-overlooked fantastic guitar playing and jamming, Densmore, also overlooked, great drumming. The music is great with this band, but also seems fixed in that era. And then of course the iconoclast that is Morrison, a great singer in his own right and a fine lyricist, perhaps a bit too self serious. Would have been interesting what time would have brought to this band had they not halted when they did. This album itself has some of their best, from Break on thru, to their classic Light my fire, and of course The End, played famously in Apocalypse Now (one of my favorite movies). I feel like this band (and Morrison) has had a big influence on rock-n-roll style and life. 4.

To me, this really has a theatrical bend to it, it sounds like a cast recording of a Broadway musical. Not really my cup of tea.

My initial impression is influential on Tracey Chapman, the songs here are more fully fleshed out musically. That comparison aside, these songs are great. I hear a Bob Dylan influence here. Some of this also feels influential to indie-folk pop, particularly "Somebody Who Loves You."

Absolute 5.

I enjoy the soft synth sounds and some of the traditional Indian instrument crossover.

They sound like Don Henley and Ryan Adams. This isn't an album anyone needs to hear.

Absolute 5. This is a top ten pop album. These songs are just wonderful. The production and mix are tops.

I love Paradise, what a great song!

I enjoy the experimental nature of the album, particularly the Calvary track. Overall, the album is a bit dull. 3.

Somewhere between Styx and Paul McCartney

I Don't Mind has a Beatles influence (and its a James Brown cover), would they ever admit to it :)? Well, its the Who, the early Who (even better ;)). And My Generation is absolute top 10 song of pop music.

I really enjoy Jarrett's music, this is a great one. 5.

This album feels like it hasn't aged well. It was kind of generic to me when it came out, feels generic now. I guess I can see why its on the list, there are some monster hits here.

Synth powered soul, funk, and rap, really great.

Great tunes, enjoying the Dylan one.

I like this album more than Doolittle.

Jammy, blues soloing. Kinda boring to me. 3.

Somewhat speak/sing style, with like blues, rock n roll, funk backing. Good stuff. 4

Perhaps the greatest B-side in rock. My favorite B-side at least with some close runners-up of course. The medley's being the best thing of this record. I do adore Because and Sun King, just beautiful singing and harmonies. Oh, and the album includes two of Harrison's best songs, some of the best in rock history.

Only 3 songs

I really like the more experimental tracks on this album. The range on this album is fantastic.

Great Bowie record, what an artist. 5.

I like the arrangements on this record, its not bombastic, there's some subtly here. Probably necessary, given Adele's powerful voice. Overall, the songs are generic and plain, nothing really special here.

Karen Carpenter's voice is amazing. The songs are ok, instrumentation at times feels a bit cheesy, but maybe this was the genesis of such cheese. There are a few amazing songs on this record, so I can appreciate it, particularly `Close to You`, but its just not really my bag, but this record does belong on the list.

Old school rap.

These songs are just like bar/drinking songs. They're kinda boring. While I enjoy the Dream Songs by Berryman, this album is just kinda dull.

Was surprised to see a second Deep Purple album on this list (I think 1 is enough to get the idea of these guys). Good album, stoner rock prior to the label, lots of solid heavy riffage and psychedelic noodling. Although, I don't know why folks think Richie Blackmore is great guitar player, he seems just kinda ordinary to me. Find the organ a bit too churchy for my taste.

Great album.

To me this band sort of defines Southern Rock, with the heavy country-tinged riffs and country style vocals. Great tunes in this one, absolute bar songs. And of course, Free Bird. This is classic rock.

What a great record. McCartney at the height of his powers.

Surprised to see this one, would have thought 3 EPs would have made if anything by Beta Band. Its sort of psychedelic, indie pop, drum machiney, kinda sound that was popular in the mid 2000s. Basically trying to combine electronic dance music with indie/post punk.

Power pop punk. Great guitar playing and great songs.

I find Morrissey annoying. But I do have to say this record is pretty good.

Easy going country tinged rock. Kinda boring. And The Last Resort is cheesy and try-hard. I don't know about this record. Mediocre.

Its decent country music, following in the Carter family tradition and not overly Nashville-ized (i.e. over-produced). It just feels a bit boring to me. Kinda generic, but maybe that's because Dolly has been over-imitated in the current iteration of country.

This is an absolute 60s album, kind of defining for the era. A lot of tunes by Bob Dylan here.

It opens with some education, which I found interesting as he explains instruments and their common usage. I find the music compelling and enjoyable to listen to.

This is a good album. Ambient, chill electronic, synth-driven music. I like it.

One of Dylan's finest. A masterpiece. 5. This album is great every time I listen to it.

A modernized soul, funk, pop, rap with tunesmith-iness. Quite good, shades of Stevie Wonder. I like the synths. 4.

Not really a fan of Nick Cave, he's all theater. Duets are better, but that's because those singers are better. It might just be me, but it sounds like he's singing out of tune and mostly spoken word, not really my thing. Its like he's trying hard to be Tom Waits, but just the songs, sonic qualities, etc just aren't at that same level.

Its good

This is a monster guitar record and its great! Album is a masterpiece. 5.

Short album, only 7 songs. Great tunes, bit gospely. 4.

Never listened to this Kinks album. Is this their political album? Not their best, not sure why its on this list. 3

Never heard this band or album, but this is great stuff.

This is like hardcore rap. Bit misogynistic, which is unfortunate. 3

I really like this album, 4.

This is a rather large album, over 3 hours. Ella Fitzgerald is one of the great jazz singers and this album showcases that with a great, full swing band backing her up and the songs of the Gershwins. She has the ability to evoke emotions here. 5.

Despite enjoying them when I was younger, I just really don't get this band that much. These songs aren't that good. 2.

There's some jazz here that I like that they pull in on the 2nd half of the record. The sounds become more interesting on the 2nd half. This album did start growing on me after the initial listen. Country, jazz, baroque pop, texmex, classical, wide array of sounds they try to incorporate here, leading to an interesting sound. 4.

Absolute classic. "A chance encounter you want to avoid." From punk to post-punk tunes, these are all great. I think some folks consider this post-punk, and may be the seminal post punk album. To me, this is a must listen. Great lyrics, singing, musicianship. 5.

Very much in the same vein of Black Flag, Dead Kennedys have a similar hardcore punk take. Great guitar playing, musicianship. Political lyrics and great singing. 4.

I've never really listened to the Police beyond the singles on the radio. Reggae-influenced pop. I'm not sure I'm a big fan. I like the chorus-y guitar. Sting's a great singer. "On Any Other Day" is a good song. There are some tunes I just don't like here. There's a real repetitivity here that while I like songs like that, I find here annoying. They just seem to really go after a chorus over and over again in their songs. It feels like that's their weakest point, songwriting. 3.

3. I'm just not a big reggae fan.

I heard this album a lot when I was younger, riding in friends cars...maybe that's why I don't really care for it much anymore. Feels dated to me. Much prefer his records prior to and after this one. Beck does know how to get a lot out of the studio and the various instruments he uses, synths, etc. 3.

Has a very Different World vibe to me. Its good dance music. 3.

Maybe I just don't like Beck much anymore. 3.

Found music. Its interesting. 4.

More of the industrial side of the Cure. 4.

First listen, never heard of this artist or album. A jazzy, soul and hip-hop inflected, mostly instrumental album. 4.

R&B, soulful rap.

I've never really listened to Leonard Cohen. Seems to be out of the NYC/Simon and Garfunkel type folk school, although he strums more than fingerpicks. I find his songs to be a bit boring. So Long Marianne is his best here.

cover songs, they're ok. I don't really like this album. I would hope that Johnny Cash, instead of covering hit songs, at least work with writers or cover more obscure tunes. Just a boring album. Lotsa strumming. The only good tune here is the Hank cover. 2.

I just find Leonard Cohen musically lacking any dynamic. Songs are just a bit boring. He's no Dylan. 2

Never really listened to Sinead beyond the radio hits. Its a really good record. 4

Blues rock with Janis singing. Great blues singer, songs are ok.

Great album. While Dylan has many great albums, this (to me) is his finest. 5.

Never listened to this beyond their single, Waterfalls. The album is dynamic with early 90s, soul funk ballads, rap interspersed throughout, neo-soul, pop songs.

Never heard of this band. I really like this album. 4

While seemingly influenced by Joan Armatrading, this album stands on its own and seems to me to have ushered in the folk sounds of the 90s. The songs are well written.

I'm kinda on the fence on this one, not my favorite Dylan record, maybe my least favorite one.

Quite theatrical type pop music. Not really my bag.