1001 Albums Summary

I like this album more than I thought I would. Always respected the Beatles, but reminded me too much of my parents music. How do "Im looking through you" , "What Goes On" & "Nowhere man" not have more spins? This is making me dig deeper into their catalogue. Finished this album and went straight to their first album, "Please Please Me". might be jumping the gun. I originally gave this a 3, but after 20 or so records on this app, I upped it to a 4.

i get why people like Janis Joplin. i think in the right mood, i'd really be into this record. "I Need a Man to Love" is soulful as fuck, but man, I just don't care right now. I can hear where a lot of modern bands draw influence from this album. I can't tell if "Piece of My Heart" is better than "I Need a Man", or if it's just the most recognizable song on the record.

I've never been a big Green Day fan. Listening to this you can draw a straight line to all the influences the pop-punk bands I hated in high school tried to copy/paste. This is clearly better, but I don't think it's for me. I'm not sure if this is derivative of Stiff Little Fingers, or an evolution. Either way, I don't hate it, but I don't ever foresee myself uttering the phrase "hey, put on some Green Day". That said, "Basket Case" is a nostalgic classic. If I was 13 in 1994, this album would have been my prized possession. Listening this made me dive into their other stuff. They have a lot of hits you forget about. I actually really liked their first record (1,039 / Smoothed out Slappy Hours) because its much less polished.

1 song in...i dont think im going to get this album. im sure it was crazy 50 years ago, but it's missing me. Hits me like an Always Sunny song break, The Gang (Charlie and Dee) goes art punk. I guess "Free Money" is alright.

I know some of his hits, not many. I'm looking forward to giving this record a spin. Okay, one song in, "Time of the Preacher", and now "Bottles & Bibles" by Tyler Childers sounds like a reimagining. I had " Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" already favorited. I really like how warm the production sounds on most of these songs. "Can I Sleep in Your Arms" is great too. While I don't see me adding this album to the rotation, I liked it.

Her voice is amazing. I've never listened to anything but "Fast Car" & "Give Me One Reason". These lyrics cut deep. "Behind the Wall" is a stand out beyond "Fast Car"

this record is Tylenol PM. Maybe I just don't get it. "I Sleep Alone" could be used during a movie montage...that's something, I guess?

everyone knows "take on me" the rest of the album didnt do it for me.

I really liked this album. You can see era specific influences, as well as modern bands thay draw straight from their sound. Everything from the Cold War Kids, Idles, and the Clash. This will be added to the rotation.

Flavor Flav is all that comes to mind when I hear "Public Enemy". He sure says it A LOT. This album isn't bad, but I kept waiting for "Fight the Power" which is not on this record. This sound is a perfect artifact of this era's rap. All I can think of is the scene in Jarhead. I'm sure 40 years ago this album was groundbreaking and revolutionary. I like this album fine, but I don't think it's going in the rotation. A lot of samples they use in this record have been bitten by EVERYONE now. Childish Gambino, Wreckx-n-effect, Jay-z. Hell, even the loudspeaker tone in "Show 'em Whatcha Got" sounds like Zach De La Rocha. Same thing I've noted for a lot of these records, they are defining sound of the time. If I was a youth in 1988, I would have worn this tape out.

Another record on this list that I'm sure was groundbreaking in its time, but now, at first listen, is lost in the sea of the genre it created. This is for sure a decent listen, even though I don't naturally gravitate to this type of music. This record for sure shaped movie soundtracks of the 90's and early 2000's. Perfect background music for a day in the office.

this will be my first encounter with the Police/sting beyond the hits... I wonder if that brontosaurus had a lesson for us? well, just hit track 4, "Mother". At least it's different. I do not like this album. I'm not sure I have anything nice to say about it. At least the album gave Puffy sample material? IDK I think I'd rather listen to an album by Scratonicity. I can't tell if "Every Breath You Take" is good, or just nostalgic. I like Alanis's cover of "King Of Pain" better, too.

I'm not historically a big SOAD fan. I had my run with the Toxicity album in high school, but that's about it. "Suite-Pee" sets the tone for this record right away. "Know" - this riff scratches an itch in the best way, but might be the influence for the worst single-dad butt-rock of this era. "Sugar" - hey, I know this one!

I mean, who can't appreciate Christmas songs. That being said, I'm listening on 12/29 because I missed this on Christmas. I am a bit Christmased out at this point.

Im on track 3. I get why people love Radiohead, but I am not one of those people. I like this record plenty, but it just doesn't blow me away. Maybe im missing the point.

I should probably be a bigger Pearl Jam fan. Let's see how this record goes... Man, this is nuts, and it's their first album? Even Flow, Alive, Why Go, Black, Jeremy. . .jesus christ

first track - wtf is this production? track 2- is this corny or ironic? this has the highest plays on the album? oh no. track 3 - better, but not by much. the whole thing is so gooey and warm I can't tell if it's trying to harken back to the sound of the 50's-60's or thumbing its nose at it. track 4 - so this is the horse song. . . horrible album, on this issue, there can be no debate

not terribly familiar with anything beyond their highest played songs. While I didn't hate the record, I feel this was another "you had to be there" albums, that held much more weight 50 years ago. I'd give it a 2.5 if I could.

for at least 2 years, "1989" didn't leave a girlfriend's car radio. I'm not sure I know anything off this album. "willow" has over a billion streams, so that's something. Im not sure I agree with the "experimental" praise of the Wikipedia review, given the producers and features on this record. That being said, im enjoying this album.

I was expecting "Pusher Man". This is quite the change of pace. "So in Love" deserves more spins

I can't say I have ever listened to Bob Dylan on purpose. I like plenty of covers of his songs. Let's see how this goes... track 1 - nothing like what I would assume a bob dylan song sounds like track 2 - this is more of what I expected track 3 - only know the RATM cover of "Maggie's Farm" track 4 - this is what I assumed every dylan song sounds like track 5 - this is a wonderful change of pace. I am quickly getting annoyed with his voice when left with just an acoustic guitar and harmonica to support it. track 6 - these lyrics are rough. . . Mr. Tambourine Man is the only song (not covered) I knew on this record...and I don't like it. track 10 - maybe ole bob-o is wearing me down, but this song ain't so bad track 11 - more strained nasal vocals...at least it's over now I read through some other reviews, and while I can't say I share the same vitriol, I do find them funny - "less offensive lyrics are still sung by Bob Dylan, who as ever sounds like a kazoo being played into a barrel of oil." "his voice is so fucking annoying that it makes me pro-Vietnam purely out of spite." I feel bad giving this a 2, but a 3 seems too high. I know I am missing the point, and I must not have any taste, but so be it.

after a quick look at other reviews, I can say I'm excited to dive into this record. Maybe I need to stop looking beforehand. What he may lack in storytelling, he makes up for by not sounding as nasally as Bob Dylan. Is it wrong that "Because Of You" gives me James Taylor vocal vibes, but "The Virgin" sounds like a Dylan imitation? This record is not offensive, but I'm not really loving it either. It's getting a 2, but should be a 2.5

this voice is familiar for some reason...Sting? Sting in Australia? Men at Work? the Police at Work? This isn't offensive, but I wouldn't say I'm enjoying it. Just not my taste, I suppose. Its as if the Police tried to make a Radiohead styled album but did so poorly. Well that all changes at track 8 "The Fix'. This is quite the style shift. Sounds like the theme song to a Mystery TV show on the BBC. It's getting a 2, would be a 2.5 If I could do it.

I know nothing by Faces but "Ooh La La", but I did have an ex obsessed with Rod Stewart...so let's see. I took no notes while listening to this album. I really enjoyed it. I'm not sure if I HAD to listen to it before I died, but I'm glad I did. It's a fun album, and I'd listen to it again. I'd give it a 3.5 if I could.

I haven't listened to this album since high-school. Lets see how it holds up. 5 songs in and I just wish my ears buds would get even louder. Maybe if I mash vol+ a few more times... I feel like most indie rock bands of the 2010's just did different versions of 'Radio Friendly Unit Shifter' and made careers out of it. I could try and wax poetic about the raw sound, and the influence this record had on the 90s as a whole, but who cares. No notes. 5 stars.

Never listened to much of their stuff, but liked the hits just fine. I'm trying harder to take the release date into context on these reviews, which is much easier when/if I was alive when they were released. I like these songs plenty, I don't find myself checking how many tracks are left on the album, like I have on other days. It's difficult to know the impact a record like this had without knowing the sonic landscape before, during, and after its release. Is this album groundbreaking, or just a Judas Priest record? "United" doesn't seem to fit on this record. Maybe neither does "The Rage". "Red, White & Blue" also seems out of left field. 3, would be a 2.5 if I could do it. Went and checked out their highest plays on spotify. Maybe this album is exactly what I think of when I hear "Judas Priest" is the cause of my underwhelmed take away. I listened to "Painkiller" and felt a whole other way about Judas Priest as a whole.

I really liked this album back in 2006, but haven't revisited it in a while. Let see how it holds up. . . "Real" - I forgot about this song. Should have way more spins. I wanna dig into these samples. Man, "Kick, Push" was such a big deal when this came out. I'm pretty sure "I Gotcha" was in every commercial the year this came out. "the instrumental" has to be the track produced by mike shinoda. The strings on "He Say She Say" are so ubiquitous in this era of hip hop. Maybe the same sample as "Overnight Celebrity"

Happy to get this album this morning. Didn't expect the "Legacy Edition" to be 2 albums. I'm actually enjoying this first album. I'd say this would normally get a 3, but given its a live album, recorded in a prison, gets it an extra star.

liked it more than I anticipated.

While I don't harbor the vitriol some reviewers have for the Eagles, I always considered them boring dad rock. (after reading other reviews, maybe I need to research why everyone thinks they are pieces of shit) I love "Seven Bridges Road" but that's about it. "Hotel California" might be a great song, but I have heard it so much it has lost all luster. I'm at track 5. It is really hard to hate the musicianship on this album. These guys are spectacular. Not quite my favorite genre, but undeniably great.

im having a hard time placing this. If anything, its what I assumed adults listened to when I was a child. It's not terrible, but not my vibe.

it is what is it is, and what it is is great

I have never understood the hype behind Arcade Fire, but to be fair, never took a deep dive either. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised. T1- I could listen to this. T2- This makes perfect sense for 2004. Maybe I only heard them once they blew up in the early 2010s. T3- I really enjoy this song. Sonic shift from the first two tracks. So far this album feels like a mix of Flaming Lips & Modest Mouse/Cold War Kids. I've lost track of individual songs at this point. T7- Oh, this is the record with "Wake Up" on it. I think I like this song a lot. News to me. I expected to hate this album and was pleasantly surprised.

I'm sure I've heard his songs, but never sat down and listened to an album/song on purpose. I really enjoyed this. I'd throw this on a playlist. Is it bad that his music just makes me want to sit in a bar and have too many drinks? A scene out of the Wire at either the cop or dock worker's bar. The blues just remind me of summer street festivals, and walking past bars blaring this music out of open windows in the city.

oh no. . . and I was having a good day. I was a youth when this album came out, so I'm familiar with some of the singles. I'm going to try and go in with no preconceptions, but it will be difficult. T2- she has an undeniable voice, but this record may have started the "belty" inflection style of this generation. This is much more explicit that I would have imagined considering I heard these songs in middle school, but what did I expect from a Lil' Kim feature? Man, this production is so of the time. So many strings and clicks, like a Sisco/Dru Hill song. OH, it's produced by Scott Storch. That tracks. T3- OKAY, now I'm convinced she should have done a Bond theme in this era. Her voice is wonderful. This tone/production feels like a 00's version of "Another Way to Die" - Jack Black Alicia Keys. T4- This may have led the way for pop vocals over "rock" guitars. I hate it. T5- Oh, she speaks Spanish. T6- You can't convince me this wasn't produced after listening to the Marc Anthony JLO single on repeat. T8 - listening to this skinemax soundtrack at 8:30 on a Wed morning in my office cubicle feels like I'm breaking HR guidelines. For a record called "Stripped" this has a lot of polished production. I guess it's more exploring other avenues of expression rather than straight disney channel, britney spears backing tracks. T11- Despite my best efforts, I could not escape this song for over a decade. It is impossible for me to be impartial. T12- What is this song. Where does it fit this record?  T13 - Same goes for this song. It feels like she had 2 albums ready and smashed them together with no cohesion. I commented on the production of the early songs, but at least they had character; the last few are so milquetoast.  These are songs you'd hear in a Panera Bread, or a Hallmark movie. You can REALLY tell which songs Scott Storch had a hand in. They have his fingerprints all over them. Once his dominance falls off, the record sounds disjointed. T16 - "Dirrty" - the music video that single-handedly ushered countless millennial boys into puberty. I would have bet you this featured Method Man, instead of Redman. T18 - Was this used on a movie soundtrack, or just composed to hopefully be? Overall, I'd say this is a really disjointed project. Maybe some will like that it offers a variation of production, direction and feel. It's not for me. Scattered and all over the place sonically. It's almost as if they were shotgun blasting genre influences chasing a hit in a place they didn't expect. Throw enough shit and the wall, and surely something will stick! Did I NEED to listen to this album before I died, probably not. She has an undeniable voice, and that's the saving grace of this record. 3 stars, only because 2 seems unfair, and I can't sneak in a 2.5. Nah, it's a 2. I can't throw this in the same ranking as other 3-star albums. Her voice deserves more, but this album does not.

I only know "Wolf Like Me", but I do love that song. Excited to dive in. churning drums, and falsetto I expected, but used to build a far different experience I anticipated. I liked this album, but not sure I would ever put it on. It's interesting, and not like much I'm aware of from 2008.

Well, I know the first track, so that's something. However, I just feel like I'm watching an Apple commercial or something because of the saturation those commercials had. I don't think I get Beck.

I haven’t listened to Stankonia front to back since probably 2002, so I’m excited to revisit it. T1 – Big Boi comes out swinging immediately. That opening energy is pure confidence. T4 – “So Fresh, So Clean” – “Gator belts and patty melts and Monte Carlos” remains one of those lines that’s rhythmically addictive. T5 – “Ms. Jackson” – The defining track of the album and arguably the era. It’s pop-forward without sacrificing personality, vulnerability, or weirdness. 1.5 billion streams later and “Forever, forever ever?” is still lodged in the cultural brainstem. T6 – Killer Mike shows up and immediately makes his presence felt, commanding, hungry, no wasted bars. The beat feels like a direct feed from the inside of André’s head: jittery, layered, and slightly unhinged in the best way. T11 – “B.O.B.” – I vividly remember hearing this on local alt-rock radio and genuinely thinking it was a completely different band than the group behind “Ms. Jackson.” The tempo, the aggression, the punk-energy chaos—it was hip-hop crossing genre boundaries at full sprint. The push-and-pull between Big Boi and André 3000 is what makes Stankonia timeless. Big Boi’s disciplined pocket control and syllabic syncopation ground the record, while André’s eccentric wizardry and technical velocity stretch it into something unpredictable. That contrast and chemistry still feels contemporary.

i lost my review of this. I essentially remember that this album had way more songs that I recognized than I would have anticipated. Adele has a killer voice, and this project is well constructed. Not sure I would ever listen again, but I can appreciate it for what it is

if peeing your pants is cool, then consider me miles davis. I'm enjoying this, but I am not in the right headspace for it. I also don't think I'm musically inclined enough to be blown away by any technical craftsmanship.

listening to the scrubs soundtrack for an hour.

I love his voice, but am not too familiar with anything beyond the hits. Let's see what the 80's has to offer... I mean sledgehammer fucks

i only like the hits, sue me

so far it's like Radiohead & Coldplay had a baby. . . This isn't offensive, but I have no clue what makes it special. Is it special? Are there people who hear this, and have their minds blown? Was this the British equivalent of bands like "Lifehouse" and "3 Doors Down"?

I enjoyed this far more than expected...but I just want to sit on the tailgate old rusty C10 drinking whiskey while listening to this...maybe not sit in an office.

I'm happy to listen to this record again. T1- This has been used in EVERYTHING. T2 - What a fucking cover.

i fear this will be another record where I am too young to appreciate what it did for music. I have no idea what instrumental DJ music sounded like before this record, nor the impact this album would have had on the genre.

British Santana cover band? Oh no, British blues cover band. I liked it fine, but didn't really connect with it.

This was back when I still loved Kayne more than Kanye loved Kanye. I wish he wasn't such a piece of shit. Still a great album.

it's feb in the midwest, it's cold, i'm sick, this album is not the vibe.

I have never listen to Bjork before, and all I can hear is Kristen Wiig's impersonation. T2- is this the "spooky" programmed beat on a casio from 1992? T3 - this production is so weird. not in a bad way, but not what I would expect from 1993. Alright, I can see this trend continues. This sounds like someone watched a lot of direct to cable movies in the early 90s and thought to themselves, "MAN, this instrumental soundtrack slaps! We gotta sing over this!"

on a monday morning commute...c'mon Neil Young is an undeniable songwriter, but I am not feeling this right now.

I couldn't name a Loretta Lynn song with a gun to my head, nor do I think I have ever heard one. T1- She's got a hell of a voice. T2- How have I not listened to her before? I thought this was supposed to be a country album? Where's all the references to dirt roads, and pick-up trucks? Not one song about wanting to cut your grass, and drink your beer? NOTHING about fireball, or sugar shakers? No rapping!? What the hell kinda country album is this?

Oh, Jack White before Jack White was Jack White. Noisey Velvet Underground? whatever it is, I dont hate it.

I mean, it's Purple Rain

i really enjoyed this, far more than anticipated. would I add it the daily rotation? probably not, but I'm glad a listened to it.

Oh good, another Blur album...and a touch over 2 hours. Wonderful Blur isn’t bad. They’re just not mind-blowing. And yet, because they’re British, those crown-kneeling, crooked-toothed, beans-on-toast-eating tea-chuggers have tried to convince everyone that Blur is on the same level as the Beatles. Listening to it, I kept thinking about the first Third Eye Blind record: polished, melodic alternative rock with strong hooks and solid songwriting. A decent album. Do you know where Third Eye Blind plays now? “Brews in the Park” in a random suburb 35 min away from the municipal airport. Maybe the amphitheater next to the penguin exhibit at your local zoo. And honestly? Modern Life Is Rubbish isn’t operating on some dramatically higher plane. The difference isn’t the music. The difference is the mythology. Which is great for history books. Slightly less impressive when you’re listening thirty years later wondering why this supposedly monumental album mostly sounds like a pretty good college radio band.

I like this plenty. She's got a beautiful voice and the fact that it was a language I couldn't understand let me impart my own meeting so a lot of these songs. It's definitely something I never would have listened to without this app

Yuck

I'm 4 tracks in and still don't care. Bang a gong is recognizable, the rest of this plays like a concept album of "Bowie, but what if he was boring?"

I know the hits, this should be fun listen. I wouldn't say I did any real active listening to this record, but had it play through while I was working.

this wasnt bad, but like alot of other reviewers mention, i don't see it standing out amongst artists like Nick Cave or Chris Issac

I didn't enjoy this as much as the other Jam record I previously had. Vocals reminded me heavy of Dead Kennedys

it's a fun album, but surprised to see it on this list

I can't speak to the technical aspects of this album the way some other reviewers have. I'm not familiar enough with his work to call out why the live album is inferior or rebut those statements. I do know I really enjoyed listening to this record and added it to my library. It was a mood boost on needed on a Monday morning.

i've heard reference to this album, but never listened. It's warm and calming. I don't hate it.

Mom, can we get the Clash? No sweetie, we have the Clash at home.

this clearly influenced bands like interpol & metric, maybe yeah yeah yeahs.

i mean, it's stevie wonder

man, Alexi Murdoch is just a cover band, huh? I'm enjoying this. Not my usual genre, but its calming, and sad.

i really don't think this will help my already shitty day at the office, but we shall see. i've heard "rhythm nation" before. "state of the world" makes me nostalgic. it sounds like the soundtrack of every movie in the late 80's early 90's. If you bet me it was used in "sister act" and at least one "beverly hills cop" i'd believe it.

i know nothing about this artist, or this genre of music. that being said, I don't hate this, but did I really NEED to listen to this? Is it that groundbreaking?

i like this album, but it didn't blow me away.

i mean, it's fine

i did not love it. sounds like someone trying to score an ironic indie movie with pre-set beats of a casio keyboard

like many other reviewers noted, this must have been a defining and revolutionary record in it's time, but the genre has progressed so far since it's release, it's difficult to rate today.

I've never listened to King Crimson before. I wouldn't say I loved the album, but it was enjoyable/interesting enough.

great album for a monday morning in the office.

i wouldn't say i was excited to dive in this morning, but they harmonize so nicely.

I don't hate it, but I don't love it. I'm a simpleton, so this sounds like I'm listening to the soundtrack of "Save the Last Dance" starring Julia Stiles.

i like this album, more than i rightfully should.

i was surprised at the negative review, but yeah, that wasn't great. I really enjoyed their first album in college, but haven't listened to anything beyond that. apparently for good reason.

40 goddamn songs? four zero, forty, c'mon. two tracks in, i don't hate it, can't wait for another...38 songs admittedly, I didn't not actively listen to this record

i mean, it's the clash. who doesn't like the clash?

i'm not a huge RHCP fan, but wasn't upset to see this record today. I share a lot of other reviewer's sentiments, that the lyrics are the low point of the record. I want to give it a 2, but it feels wrong.

30 seconds in and I already regret hitting play. There’s avant-garde, and then there’s this. . . It’s the musical equivalent of opening a door and then realizing too late why it was closed. This sounds like a couple of rural glue sniffers from "the hills have eyes" got their hands on a keyboard and a tape recorder and made a night of it.

I did not know Q-Tip dropped solo records. I really enjoyed this but did not listen closely to give a reasonable review

I liked the listen, but didn't take notes.

i haven't listen to these guys in about 10 years. Looking forward to this record. i wish they were as big in the states as blur...

i don't know shit about Lorde except she's never seen a diamond in the flesh. this is not what I expected, but not in a bad way

man...

i did not enjoy it, but im not the target audience

I am very pleased with today's assignment. I mean, it's London Calling, who doesn't like this album?

I never listened to them before this list, but I really enjoy them, and their harmonies

i feel like i should like this more than i did

i gotta be honest, i let this play while i worked. I did zero active listening. I might enjoy it if I gave it another chance in a different setting, but I was not a fan.

It's hard to listen to these records honestly, because they were so popular, it's hard to remind yourself to listen past the familiarity. Adele has an amazing voice, and I don't think I realized how Motown inspired some of the production is. Also, "Rumor Has It" gives me PTSD from its ubiquitous radio play

i liked this record, but didnt actively listen, just had it on in the background during my workday

i know "smoke on the water" and that's about it. oh, i know "highway star" "child in time" isn't bad, but 12 minutes? it was so long, i had to check if the same song was still playing. the "smoke on the water" riff drives me nuts for some reason, no fault of deep purple's, but i'm not sure I can take 8 minutes of it.

i like this plenty, but i'm not sure if i'll ever go out of my way to listen to it again. T3- sounds like every indie sleeze song from 2010.

I kinda wish I was a jazz guy. Don't get me wrong, i enjoyed it, but I dont think im getting it.

okay, this wasnt in my lane, but at least it was listenable.

i HATED this when it was released. Viewing it through the rose-colored glasses of nostalgia makes it more bearable. I think because at the time of its release my friends thought it was the height of artistic expression...i mean, we were, like 12, but still. Now, if I view it as junk food, rather than listening to my contemporaries view it as Michelin starred dining, I can admit there's always a time and place for Taco Bell. That being said, this does not belong on this in any way shape or form.

I have a strong distain for U2, but I'll give this the old college try. This sounds very 1991. I've this playing for ever, and it's so boring...

i'm not really familiar with Steely Dan beyond "dirty work" after that record, im not sure i'll be exploring more. Not a steely dan guy, i guess

I liked this album. So sue me

Call me and troglodyte if you must but I just don't get radiohead's appeal

I liked this album far more than expected!

this is not for me...im not excited for this I will say I recognize for more songs than expected. This is not a bad album per say, but it is not my vibe, and is not weird enough for me to be super interested in it.

HELL YES!

never been a fan, but interested to give a full album a go. I mean the hits are recognizable, but the others are underwhelming.

i dont love it, nor do i hate it...kinda meh

I know this is like one of the summer albums of the'90s I really don't enjoy it

Im liking this so much more than expected. Storm on Monday is great

i enjoyed it for what it was...plus the movie was decent

i liked this more than expected, but can't think of a time I would go out of my way to put it on

I was not excited to listen to this today. Im not hating it. His voice gets grating after a while. Its very repetitive, and I get bored by it. For some reason, dont ask me why, but when I hear this band, I think of Shia LeBeouf.

i mean, I liked it, but i suppose i only know the hits. shame on me

I am enjoying this. I wish I knew more of the weight this album carried, but I enjoy it none the less.

I have never listened to this album, or this artist before. It seems to hit the sweep spot for 90s rap. The production is of the time without feeling cheesy. Getting towards the end of this record, I think I appreciate the production more than the lyricism/vocals.

“Gold coast slave ship bound for cotton field. Sold in a market down in New Orleans.” What the fuck is that? Rolling Stones. First two lines to Brown Sugar... I bet you’ve heard that song 500 times, but you never knew, right? I can't help but hear the Dandy Warhols "Bohemian Like You" in here. I liked this more than expected. "Dead Flowers" & "Moonlight Mile" were standouts.

this first song is begging to be played over the opening credits to a 2000's Justin Long movie 3 tracks in, i don't hate it, but i'm surprised to see it on this list. also, the guy in the tie, on the right side of the album cover, has to be Theo Von, you can't convince me otherwise. this is what "hot action cop" and the rest of those bands tried to emulate, so maybe they were trailblazers? idfk the entire album is what I assume college sounded like in 1997.

i tend to not like the doors, but i'll give this a shot. 3 tracks in. i don't hate it, but i dont see what all the fuss is about. I'd give it a 3, but I don't think I'd ever play this record again.

every time I get a Neil Young album, I dread it...and every time he wins me over. Let's see if that trend continues.