1001 Albums Summary

Younger me loved G&R but I don't vibe with them as much as I used to it. Still fun to revisit this one - an undeniable classic with a shocking number of certified bangers, even more so considering that it's their debut. None of these tracks are filler. Enjoyed Paradise City the most this time around although Welcome to the Jungle always used to be my favourite. It's hard to really judge a lot of these songs since they are so ubiquitous.

Wasn't sure at first, but there's a very strong run of songs a bit further in. A lot of fun, no bad tracks. Best track is Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting (banger), but made some very enjoyable new discoveries too. A little overlong, but works well spread out through the day as I've done. Would listen again.

Smoky and bluesy, very enjoyable. Perfect length, also cohesive. The WASP is excellent, as is Riders on the Storm, an old favourite. Love an album that ends strong.

An established favourite. Rich, complex, emotional, resonant, groundbreaking, flawless.

Feels like a low budget Steven Soderburgh film. Vaguely intriguing background atmosphere, not an album I'd revisit. Shellback is a pretty good track.

Makes me want to sit in an American roadside cafe drinking a coffee while I listen. More of a mood album than one I'd continually revisit, but solid nevertheless.

Bland and tepid. This is one I could have died happy without ever hearing. The title track's lyrics imply urgency, but the music, with its repetitive funky beat, does not.

Sounds like they set out to make the most 60s sounding record possible. Also terrible album cover. California Dreamin' is an excellent song though.

Lots of creativity here, and a few solid tracks, but the vocals are pretty bad and it feels a little dated. Enjoyable enough, but I can't imagine being in a mood where I wouldn't prefer to listen to Depeche Mode.

Never actively listened to this style of music before, but it's delightful. Also great drumming.

Excellent album, I'd give it 4.5 if I could. Not my usual genre and vibe, but it has so much kinetic, playful momentum and creativity. Such density and variety of samples, yet they all feel purposeful.

Best experienced walking through a city in the early morning when it's still dark. Pure vibes.

This is exactly what I'd expect from them, and is thoroughly servicable. No hidden depths here. Pleasant but unmemorable.