1001 Albums Summary

Amazing. Lush, layered, so well produced.

Never been a big country fan, but I'm open to every album. It's a bit same, same but I did like it.

Terrible. This, kids, is a lesson. Don't take drugs and read Tolkin and record t the same time. Music was Meh, Lyrics were primary school level.

Love it

Whoa. It's a tough listen, but i think it's unlike anything else before it, but lots after.

Ok, feels like there is just too much going on at times and its for the negative.

It had moments, but it felt like they just rushed to get stuff recorded rather than work though building the quality of those good moments, that could have been great.

I'd never listended to this album in full. I do like the Bowie and mostly I've like what ive I've listened to. Know the singles, so was pretty sure I'd like this album. It was better than expected. Fantastic! Excellent album.

I liked this album. Sound was good, songs were varied and interesting. If there was a fault for me it was wins voice. Just feels like a stronger voice would level it up.

Just good, loud, simple rock. Mutt langes production is great. Sounds drag and clean still now.

This was actually a pretty amazing album. I don't have a history with country music. First listen: this is ok, but why is the first song reprised twice later in. Bit of research and a deeper listen the 2nd and 3d time and wowee, it all makes sense.

So I read he was in a Prince cover band. Could never tell... It's a solid album. Impressive as it's his first, and he played most of the instruments and produced it (again prince like). Feel like he's trying to overdo the vocals at times. Lyrics a little wishy washy.

Didn't click with me. Reminded me a little of Mark Every, but i just couldnt find the hooks that grabbed me.

Raadiohead are amazing. This is not their finest work though. Some great moments, but for me most miss the mark.

Pretty good. The Kendrick track is a standout for me.

Holy moly. This is amazing! Never listened to an album of Nina Simone, but know the popular songs. Her voice is phenomenal. Reportable this is a bit of a outakes/b side type album and It does though feel like it a bit.

It's a hot mess! There's clearly an abundance of talent but Frank really needed a mate to tell him to quality not quantity. Given he put out 3 albums in 1969, I'm of the belief that could have been one, and a mighty good one it could have been.

Never heard of this one. Theres some great moments. Getting nick Cave, tom waits vibes. Album on Spotify is not the album, has about 6 extra songs on the end. Not for the betterment of the album either. It feels a bit unfinished, which made sense when I read it was apparently demos, not properly finished songs.

I found the funk.

Didn't think I knew this band and the cover art didn't have me looking forward to hitting play. Turns out my fears were unfounded. Definitly know a few of the songs and they're solid. The whole album is solid. Welcome suprise.

So there are a few great songs and unsurprisingly they are hits, but theres a fair bit of filler too. ABBA are definitely a band that deserve to added to, say a 1001 artists you must listen to, but I don't think this album really deserves it.

Meh, There's a few Nickcave song I know and a couple of them I like. Into your arms is excellent!, but sadly the rest of the album just kind of feel limp to me. I dint think his lyrics and voice are enough to carry the minimalist approach to the overall songs.

I loved this

Great production. Probably a bit long. A couple less of the weaker songs and it would a excellent album.

Yeah, nah... Just too much.

Look it's ok, but a bit beige really. His voice kind of annoys me, the lyrics are ok, but at times feel like he's just waffling with la did da das, ah ums, etc. When the tracks picks up with bass and drums it improves. The song in Spanish is a highlight, but too often it returns to acoustic guitar, annoying whiney voice and leads to disinterest for me This is the guy at parties sitting in the corner making up songs to try to impress girls. To be fair its an impressive skill and probably works .. but, I'm not a girl looking for a cute hippy bearded Californian, so I guess it's just not resonating with me, I'll choose to enjoy the party with rockin tunes and my friends instead.

How did I know know this band. Ive heard the clash, sex pistols, Ramones etc, but nobody I know has talked about wire. This was an unknown gem. Listening to their later stuff they were also post punk pioneers.

What a ripper! All great aongs, great guitars, vocals. And the production is excellent. Learning about the making of the this album I was shocked to hear it was made in a basement with homemade recoding equipment.

Not my cup of tea, but I see why this is on the list. Inspiration for females in pink, rock etc.

Whoa - Incredible. I was a teen in peak NIN time, but I just never got them. None of my friends did either, so I know if them, but never listened to an album. What a shame, but better late than never. There is so much amazing stuff going on. First listen was with a set of ear buds and I was thinking the production felt like it fell a little short. Then I put it on the good headphones. Poduction is amazing! Get past the dark themes (or maybe enjoy them), and it's clearly going to get the religious folk off side, but the whole package works, and it's bloody excellemt.

The guy has talent, no question. I've never actually listened to a Eminem album in full. I do know a lot of the singles though and I was kind of excited to have an Eminem album to listen to. As this album goes though its; - too long, felt like it was dragging on, and i'd lost interest. - subject matter is too often not ok. I get he's being controversial and confrontational and likely playing into a persona, and hopefully it's tongue in cheek, but rape, domestic violence are not laughing matters. I listen to the lyrics, and it turned me off liking a fair chunck of the tracks. It's a pass from me.

Pretty solid album. No absolute standouts, but no shockers. Just good solid rock

The is a example of why 80s music is awesome. Awesome production. Great musicians (that bass!) and good solid tunes. Definitely deserves to be in the list.

Yowser! It it just me, or is it hot in here..

It's ok. Franks a decent signer and jobins bossa nova is nice. Good background music, but not exactly memorable, for me at least.not sure I'll ever listen to it again.

There's some odd moments but taking the album title in mind and after a couple of listens it all seems to work. Queen are pretty damn good band. Freddie Mercury has a amazing set of pipes.

This is pretty incredible. I kind of wanted to hate it, but I can't. Never really got into MJ in my youth. Listening to the album I totally get why it was so big. There is probably 2 songs that are average, the rest are pretty damn good.

It's a nice album. Her voice is lovely, I don't dislike it. But is all a bit same samey, and I do think there is anything here pushing boundaries to make it an album I need to listen to. In 20+ years time I wonder if "come away with me" will be noted as a album that inspired artists, or pushed the boundaries of a genre. I'm not certain this is an album that deserves to be in this list.

Wow. Heard of tom waits, but not really any of his music. Part of this challenge to listen to the 1001 albums was actually hearing artists that influened artists I like. I really enjoyed this. The voice is no doubt unique, but it works with the simplicity of the music.and the lyrics are great. After this I'll definitely be listening to more waits. Looks like there's 4 in the list. Will be interesting to see if the 4 stand alone enough to be all included.

Probably could be a single album. Starts feeling a bit long and tedious at the end until tusk, which though is awesome. Sara too is a standout. Feels like there is soon much anger and tension with the lyrics, but they pull together to make great songs. Stevie Nicks writing is excellent. Quite a few of Buckinghams songs feel like they could have been polished to be gems, but he was just focused on getting stuff off his chest. Anything after rumours, was probably going to be a letdown, but this is pretty solid and I feel has aged well.

Knew the big singles, never had listened to the album. It's not revolutionary, but it's not bad. The tracks are all mostly pretty decent, yeah the rap type verses are of a time, but it was a time. People moaning about the gangsta type lyrics, yeah they are possibly a little cringe and definitely don't relate to me as a very white, middle class male, but that doesn't mean they are shit. For all the people slagging them I hope you're not championing the mediaeval dungeons and dragons lyrics that seem to dominate a lot of prog and metal. Perfectly fine album, does it belongs in the list.... Definitely not the worst I've heard in the list and not anywhere near the top, but 1001 albums is quite a few and there does deserve to be a mix across as many genres as possible.

Know the singles, don't mind them. The rest is kinda just meh though. Post triphop/Brit pop? Ultimately the Gorillaz project was more than the music, BUT this project (1001 albums) is about albums. The next 2 Gorillaz album are improvement on this. I don't hate it, but I doubt I'd actively listen to it again.

Some really good songs and it feels like a snapshot in time of their environment (location, time, age, etc). Quite a varied mix of styles and it's fun. This small period seems to be a moment in time where British music was finding its feet again post what was a economic and music recession. I think it deserves to be on the list, and is possibly one of the finer "britpop" albums. Just not really my thing.

First few tracks are pretty solid, feels like it fades away in the middle, but finds it's groove again by the end. It's feels like a lot of people dismiss RHCP due to their lead singer and lyrics. The musicianship is top notch and I think if you step back and focus on the "whole", this album is pretty decent. It would be foolish to dismiss jazz because scatting doesn't make sense.. Decent album.

First time listen for me. The Brits took blues and did a pretty decent job of reinterpretation. Slick playing, rod Stewart's vocals are a highlight. Not so sure the lyrical content stands up as well nowadays. Solid album though.

Firstly I Love U2! 3 of their albums are in my absolute favourite list. The unforgettable fire, Achtung Baby and Zooropa are master pieces. Joshua tree ain't too shabby and even rattle and hum has a special place in my heart. This though folks ain't one. They lost their edge. It's just paint by numbers radio rock pop schlop. The masses seemed to love it, but it is absolutely NOT worthy of being in this list. I hate the singles on this album and the rest is not great. Ground beneath her feet is probably the only song I'd willing listen to. That though possibly could have been due to my joy of the album being over.

Very little Jazz history/experience. I was feeling a bit overwhelmed looking at 5 songs across 42 minutes. Anyway, here we go. 1st listen. Yeah its a lot. Songs felt overly long, every instrument gets a solo, and its all a bit same samey. Still there must be something I'm missing, It's got so many 5 out of 5s. So, did some research about Monk. Interesting cat, Turns out this is style of jazz is be bob. 2nd listen, yeah I'm appreciating it more. The solos feel less rambley and pointless. 3rd listen. Ok, this is pretty good. I would say I enjoy this. I haven't heard my other Monk albums yet, and as mentioned, my history of jazz is limited. I don't know if I'd actively listen to this gain, but would be great background music. I'm glad I listened to it. I believe there's 2 more Monk albums in the list, so I'm looking forward to listening to them later.

Great voice. Constant craving is a masterpiece. The rest of the album though is pretty bland.

This is pretty incredible. Electro pioneer really. More warmth than kraftwork.

Heard of p-funk, but haven't really heard any. Holy crapballs That first track almost melted my brain. The rest of the album was a treat. Amazing! Looking forward to the other p-funk albums in the list.

Never quite got Rap/hip hop. Middle class white boy, so probably not surprising. Listening to this album objectively, this is a pretty impressive piece of work. It's a concept album, a biography, a piece of social commentary. It would be easy to dismiss it as a homage to gang lifestyle, but this is not that simple. Listen to the lyrics. Amazing! Exactly why I'm doing this excercise. To be open to styles of music I don't know, but have likely been missing out on.

I assume this is an important Rap/hip hop album. I'll put my hand up that I'm an Australian, middle class, white boy, so this probably isn't supposed to resonate with me. Production is great. I read most of this is not samples. It's funky. Hence the G-funk tag. It's long, probably too long really. There's some bangers, but I reckon there is a fair amount of filler that wouldn't be missed. And the skits, slightly humorous once, why add them. It would be annoying hearing them time and time again if you played it a lot. 3 times and I was over them. Lyrical content, yeah, that hasn't dated real well, and that's a shame, as some of it is really good. I wouldn't play this to my kids though purely due to the lyrical content.

Heard of the band through the song in risky business and that song is awesome. This predates that. It's not a easy listen, well it is If it's background it is, but it really deserves more than that. Find a quiet place, relax and listen in headphones. It awesome! Not as robotic and cold as kraftwork. Not so sure I'll listen to this again, but glad I did.

Good album.

Just not really my cup of tea. Appreciate a lot of it was live takes, so clearly a group of talented musicians.

If this doesn't get you toe tapping your not human. Great album,

I'd forgot how good this album is. I'd forgot how good jack White is. Damn.

Pretty interesting album. I enjoyed the explanation and then being able to follow it. His playing seems amazing! This was probably responsible for a lot of sitar in western music..

Scandi pop, But with a dark tinge. The band are serious musicians and the lyrical content has adult themes. Their later work is even better. Grand tourismo is great and Long gone before daylight is 5 star for me, a album I just keep going back to.

Amazing. The reason I'm doing this list.

Belongs on the list.

I get the hate for kings of Leon. I could live happily never hearing sex on fire again. I had this album when it came out (way before sex in fire), and I really liked it. Rock, southern blues, brash, ballsey. it was just a bit different to what else was out there. The thing is there a pretty damn good band and the fact there still selling out venues and making music backs that up. I personally think this is the best of the albums they have in this list. Not sure they warrent 3 either

Kind of epitises late 90s-early 00s indies. Nice, but just a little bland.

Great album.

Cruisy, pleasant. Great cafe music.

Enjoyed it. I kinda like Neil young, he's a clear influence to a lot of music I love.

Even after all is one of my fave songs. This albums though truely doesn't back it up. A few good songs. Way too much filler and it's feels wat longer than 50mins.

Love it. Leaning into the more garage, sludgy and dare I say "grungy" sound. Clearly a influence to so much later music I love.

A incredible Stringy Nope from me. Not my thing at all, wafflely mythical lyrics.

Awesome! Eddie's guitar is incredible. Roths vocals are great. Quality rock. Nearly all tracks are great! Ice cream man is cheesy, but it still kind of works.

Alright, never really been a Rap/hip hop fan. It's never connected to me. This though has. The voices fit in perfectly with the music perfectly. The lyrics are smart, topical and not just about guns, hos and hommies.

1st time for me and had no prior knowledge of albumn or artists. Enjoyable, can see how this inspired a lot of western artists of the same era.

Heard of LL COOL j Never heard the album in full Had heard a couple of singles. Hip hop/rap not really my thing. Rapping and backing tracks were ok. Lyrical content... Ok, pretty cringey at times (milky cereal).

Heard of The last shadow puppets Never heard the album Had heard one or two singles. This has grown on me a lot over listens. I really like it, it's cinematic, Lush. Can see they made a second album, so will suss that out too. I don't think it's pushing any boundries though. Great album, not sure it's worthy of the list.

Have heard of the Beatles Have not listened to the album in full Know the singles Great album. The start of the Beatles studio band period, and reading about thr making of, they were incredibly experimental and pioneered a lot of techniques.

I've not heard of Tito Piente I've not heard Dance Mania I've not heard any singles It's a fun album. I can see why this is in the list. It's not likely something I'd listen to again.

Know Elvis Had not listened to the album Knew a coupe of the songs. I enjoyed this. Great backing band and Elvis's voice sounds great. Pretty much all songs were good.

Know the band garbage Have the Album Garbage Know all the songs. This is a great album. Shirleys vocal and lyrics are excellent. The production is excellent. They kind of mix industrial, trip hop (pretty early on), rock and pop into a great sound.

I have heard of Elvis Costello I had not listened to This year's Model I had heard the singles. Pretty good. Pop punk might the the best description I can think of. Tighter and cleaner than punk, but has pop sensibilities. I liked it.

I have heard of KISS I had not listened to Destroyer I have heard some of the songs Mixed emotions on this. It has moments where it clicks and it's great Rock. But it's off set with some pretty average schlop. Maybe more about the look and perception than the quality of musicianship. Probably got many kids into rock though, and like it or not KISS are iconic. It belongs on the list.

I had not heard of Devine Comedy I had not heard A short album about love I had not heard any singles Yeah this ain't great. The songs are ok, but there not really anything memorable. Nope not worthy of the list.

Heard of miles Davis Heard of Bitches Brew Not heard any songs off Bitches Brew I completely accept I won't like all of the 1001 albums even if they are worthy of being on the lift. I can see why this is here. I don't get it. Like the other comments it's too loose, too random, too long for my taste. But I'm glad I listened to it and can see why it's here.

I have heard of the hives I have heard Your new favourite band I have heard the singles. Good raw/garage rock/punk. Deserves to be here.

Never heard of Astrid Gilberto Never heard Beach Samba Never heard of he singles No idea what to expect and was presently surprised. Her voice is looking mited in range, but it's got character. The parade song should have been chopped.

I have heard of Peter Gabriel I had not listened to So I had heaed all singles. This was a pretty massive album. Surprised my folks didn't have it. It's pretty solid. Pop, but experimental and has some really interesting collaborations and features. I think it belongs.

Have heard of Queen Had not heard Sheer Heart Attack Had heard Killer Queen Why had I dismissed queen for so long... I don't mind thier big singles, but I'd heard the best offs so many times. The singles are good. But the two albums I've listened to now in full have shown me there there's so much more. Their experimentation. It's not just Freddie singing. They pushed boundries, and they found rock!

Had never heard of Louis Prima Had never heard of the Wildest Wow, this was a blast! So much fun,

I have heard Madonna I have not listened to Like a Prayer I have heard the Singles. Like a prayer and cherish hold up as great track. The rest of the album is pretty good. I had no idea she worked with prince. This is a great pop record.

I had heard of Iron Maiden I had not heard the Album Iron Maiden I had not heard the singles. Up to now, I'd kind of dismissed Metal. I'm not sure why. This is great! Clearly an influence to many bands later. The tracks are great. Excellent guitars, drums, bass. This is exactly why I'm doing the 1001 albums to hear stuff I've not heard, but really should have.

Never heard of firehose Never heard from Ohio Never heard any of the singles. Something caught my ear the first time I played it. Every repeat it connected more. They don't really fit into any genre of the era and that's not a bad thing.

Have heard of the national Have heard high violet I really like this Album, it's got some great songs. moody, atmospheric. but I don't think itvis strong or influential enough to belong in the list.

Know the white stripes. Own elephant. I love this album. Minimalism but maximalist. Amazing sound. Well written songs. They had the formula with white blood cells, but they perfected it on Elephant. Absolutely belongs on the list.

Have heard of Pink Floyd Have not listened to Wish you were here Know the singles. Never really dig that deep into Pink Floyd. Had mostly liked what I'd heard expect piper's at the gates of dawn, that did not resonate. This is incredible. A masterpiece. Wow.

Have heard of TV on the Radio Had not heard Desperate Touth, Bloody thirsty Babes Had not heard the singles. I'd heard a little of latter TV on the radio and I kind of like it. It took a few listens to really appreciate it, but I wouldn't say I really connected with this album. It's probably interesting and off the tangent enough to be on the list.

Never heard of Ray Price Never heard Night Life This had me interested from the first spin. Not traditionally a country fan, but the vocals and arrangement just hit. Lyrics are a bit repetitive, but this was a great listen .

Have heard of David Bowie Had not listened to Station to Station in Full Had heard singles (golden years). It's a solid album. I personally think ZSATSFM was better. Just didn't quite hit the mark as a standout album for me.

Have heard of the Manic Street preachers Had not listened to everything must go in full Had heard some songs (design for life) It a solid album, not sure it really differentiated away from the "British rock" sound of the era to justify its inclusion. To be fair it does have more clever lyrical content and better musicianship than oasis.

Have heard of Dexys Midnight Runners Had not heard Don't stand me down Had not heard any of the singles. Obviously know C'mon Eileen, great track. Wasn't sure what I'd get with this. First listen and my thoughts were it had moments, but was a bit of a rambling mess at times. A couple more listens and it clicked with me. Yep, it's pretentious, commercial suicide, but I like it. I think it deserves to be on the list and I'm glad to have listened to it.

Have heard of Rod Stewart Have not listened to Gasoline alley Had not heard any songs of it. My folks loved Rod Stewart, surprised I'd not heard this. It's ok, pretty loose though. As I get older my appreciation of his body of work has grown. This one just didn't quite resonate with me. Ok, but not amazing. Not sure it belongs in the list.

Have heard of Depeche Mode Have not listened to music for the masses Have heard a couple of singles. Loved it. I think I was on the fringe of Depeche mode. Have heard some and like it, but never really dived into it. Plenty of the music I listen to is clearly influenced by Depeche mode. I'll definitely dig into the catalogue now.

Have heard of King Crimson Had not heard Larks toungie in Aspic Had not heard any king crimson songs. Yeah, I just don't think prog is for me. It has moments and the musicianship is great, but it just doesn't seem to tie together or click for me. I can se how this would have influenced people. Probably belongs here.

Have heard of the Beatles Had not heard Abby road in full Have heard the main singles Loved it. You can tell there was a lot of differing ideas, and in most cases they work. A couple of downsides for me Maxwells silver hammer and octopus garden could have been left off, but even those two songs have great musicianship, production and fun quirks.

Have heard of PJ Harvey Had not listened to Dry Had heard one or two songs I really liked this. Great lyrics, fantastic musicianship. I'm not sure if there was much else around at the time like this with a female singer in the UK. I think this definitely belongs in the list

Have never heard of the associates Have never heard Sulk Had never hea d any of the songs. First listen was a tough one. There's Bowie, there's synths, there a lot of clashing sounds, but I didn't hate it. A couple more listens and it grown on me more. I think I agree with its inclusion in the list. It definitely pushes boundaries beyond new wave, Synth pop & Electro pop.