1001 Albums Summary

Strong album with a couple of fillers. So many layered guitars! I prefer unforgettable fire

I'm supposed to like this but it left me a bit cold today. Nice lofi effort with some catchy vocals

Surprised myself by enjoying this. Could do without the guns and drugs but the big beat background was great and the trap swagger was infectious.

I realise this is a classic but it doesn't float my boat at all. There's two or three lofi toe tappers in there and I imagine it's quite trippy if you're wasted on something. But the weak vocals, the reliance on some kind of germanic cool, and the poorly tuned jangly guitars mostly just irritate me

So the lead single is amazing but the rest is too light and scattered for me. Thrown together, not hard enough, a bit squelchy and the guitar sounds apologetic. Nowhere near sign o the times. I got bored.

No thanks

Brilliant. This is what I was hoping for... new music for me and a real gem. It's not awesome all the way through... bit plain in places. But the background psychedelia makes up for the sometimes deadpan singing. Final track Eles is superb... now on high repeat

One of my favourite voices ever. Possibly in his noodling phase, playing with eco boxes and synthesisers. Dealer is great and big muff is good. Some other songs a bit monotonous. And please no saxophone

I can see why millions of teenagers adore this. But to my old ears it sounds incredibly shallow. Childish lyrics about misery and escape. Guitars not doing anything interesting. Average rap but quite strong yelling. A couple of bangers but otherwise left me cold

I was delighted to have led zep suggested. One of the greatest rhythm sections in rock. But I was really surprised by the lazy production values. It's no wonder Jimmy page has spent his career remixing and remastering. The guitars sound dropped in and tinny Robert plant sounds like he's singing in the shed outside. The bass sounds like a synthesiser. But omg those drums. And kashmir is brilliant

Banger after banger after banger. Spectacular production of a perfect three-piece. Such a shame that fame and heroin killed him. This is a stunning album that transformed rock. Wish I'd been in seattle for that incredible scene

Outstanding. Reminds me of those comedown Sundays, spliffs on the sofa, those dark grooves. The number song is already in my top 20. I love the drums throughout. I get stuck on the melody that shifts forever autumn by half a bar. But this is great and it was a pleasure to listen again. It was fresh when it arrived, and it has survived the production test of time. Great

Hmm I gave up about halfway through. I love aspects of the stones, but not these bits. Just felt like a bunch of lads with no material trying to adopt a new York sound. The piano sounds fun and the backing vocals are strong. Saxophone does not qualify as a real instrument (for me). Mick's voice sounds weak, guitars a bit thrown together. Drums... I'm too scared to criticise Charlie. Anyway I'm not sure there's even a single album of good material here, let alone two.

Sound of a band finding their incredible sound. She's lost control is the only real hit here... others are notably absent. Warts and all... plenty of bum notes and wayward beats but they created something amazing. Plus one star for the artwork. What a band... goth punk... outstanding

Really good... love the groove in the scratching. Lauryn clearly enjoying herself. I even liked the schoolkids between the songs.

This is why album recommendations are amazing. I normally don't enjoy jazz. I've never listened to Charlie Parker before. How could the trumpet possibly lead a band and create something awesome. But it's soo oooo good. I walked the dog on the beach on new years day listening to this masterpiece. Possible the start of a whole new genre for me. Outstanding

Yesterday was Charlie Parker, today is miles davis. I know miles is considered a genius of his musical form, but this is mood music for me... and music for if I want to marvel at skill. I do appreciate musical skill but only in the context of great songs that blow my mind. I didn't get that feeling here. And there's too much saxophone. Really enjoyed the double bass though. I'll pass on this and go back to Charlie.

Guilty pleasure alert! I've enjoyed Coldplay through the first the albums. Bit shocked to observe their global domination from humble beginnings... but it's a jigsaw that works. Simple songs played and sung beautifully. The right hint of psychedelic, some actually interesting chord progressions. And a real knack for a catchy melody. Restrained guitars. It's a great package. Clocks is brilliant in its simplicity, and politik works. Like a bridge between yellow and miss you.

I had this on cassette when it came out. And loved it then. An incredible trio. Maybe not their best album but there's the Global mega hit in there. Still love synchronicity II, king of pain. And love the reprise of the big enough umbrella lyric. Some parts haven't stood the test of time... word song about his mother, cod african, something about dinosaurs. So it's not perfect but what an incredible group of musicians

I've not listened to a whole album of his before. Know him from his work with Peter Gabriel so I expected his beautiful voice. Also really enjoyed the talking drum. The band was great, cool drums and understated guitar. A great listen but not sure I'll return to it

Brilliant. First time listener and I love it. Somehow makes a lot of noise, has a dance groove, and fried the brain. Superb. And the guitars and voice sound huge

One massive hit and a bunch of other easy listening. I guess this has been influential but I found it dull

I bet this was incredible live. Didn't float my boat while walking the dog though