1001 Albums Summary

One of the best albums ever made. It’s hard to put his music into a genre, it goes places that are inspirational for other musicians

The happy nature of this album contrasts significantly to the grunge movement in the states that was also popular at that time, but very much conforms to the sound of other British rock bands also prevalent in the early 90’s. A very solid album. Highlights: End of a century, title track, boys &girls

Iconic album, transformer feels like an album where directly inspired blues rock transitions into something more contemporary

Enjoyed listening to this album. The key and tempo changes consistent throughout the album kept me engaged. At some points reminded me of The Doors, especially Wicked Annabella. Also enjoyed some of the tongue in cheek lyrics, people take pictures of each other could’ve been written today

Very “yacht rock”. Listening to this makes me think of upper middle class boomers wearing white linen and Camilla dresses on a summer afternoon, frothing harder than their sparkling white wines listening to this album. Not my cup of tea but I can appreciate the musicianship. Stoked it’s only 7 songs long

I can hear what they’re trying to achieve, but I’m sure there were better examples of this genre of music in the 70’s. “If everyone was listening” and “crime of the century” hold their own though

Pretty cool album, enjoyed the musicianship

This album sounds like if someone bought the Rolling Stones from Temu. Or if I tried to explain the concept of blues rock to someone but actually hadn’t listened to any of it myself

I can’t stand country music, it’s so contrived, so shit, and so fucking preachy. Luckily Johnny Cash isn’t country, he’s punk rock. This album he performs songs about doing coke, committing crime, and getting hung, at a prison while clearly higher than two Charlie Sheens. This album wouldn’t have been made today, it’d incite riots. If it isn’t 5 stars just for the cojones of the guy, at least the music is catchy too

Jesus, I was not expecting this this at all. Each track unravels and takes you down like a sniper.

So far this list has been a bit disappointing. Lots of albums from the 70’s and 80’s that are “classic albums” but to be honest they all kinda suck, this album included. There’s a few hits that absolutely slap; dancing in the dark, I’m on fire, and the title track, but the rest of the album feels like filler. I can appreciate Bruce’s place in American culture and his immense success, but I have to also recognise I’m not the target audience so I’m probably not going to enjoy it the same way others might

This album reminds me of the point approximately 3.5m in from the fog line…Middle of the road

This album felt like eating a kebab at midday, you know you won’t really appreciate it unless it’s 3am and you’ve had a gazillion beers. I felt the same way listening to this album sober, maybe if I had three tabs of LSD I’d appreciate it more. In saying that, night train made me think of a cut scene in a surf movie, where they’re driving around barren roads somewhere between get shacked off their melons

I love the hip hop and rap, and much as I enjoy listening to songs about street politics on my daily commute, it’s also good to listen to an album that’s upbeat. This album is as much about the production and DJ skills of Maseo, as it is the rapping. I hadn’t heard much de la soul prior to this, and was blown away at how many samples I recognised from other songs created much after this one. So I guess that says a lot about their influence on hip hop through the years, and this album in particular

It’s the Beatles at their best in my opinion. Listening to this album you can tell a lot of thought was put into creating something that is best listened to start to finish, and it still holds up today. 5 stars

Hungover, big fight with the missus, told her this was it, no coming back. Listened to Amon Amorth prior to this. Wanting to sink into the eternal darkness, the music in my ears matches the darkness of everything around. Why has no one ever listed them as an inspiration? If I didn’t know it would be a early 2000’s band that was the side project for Sigur Rös

Not my cup of coffee, however the lyrics are great. Someone definitely hurt Ray Price and he wants them to know about it on this album

Musically, the first 2/3rds of the album reminds me of what you might hear in a quirky 80’s movie or sitcom. Then, out of nowhere “waiting for the big one” hits you with a great bluesy refrain from the 80’s power of love style of rock, would almost call it prog. Down the dolce vita and waiting for the flood also each go to contrasting places that make you wonder if Peter had a deal with the label where he was only able to fully send it for 30% of each record. Was going to give this album 2 stars until I heard the last 3 songs, glad I hung in there

Such a classic album, its darkness is only matched by the quality of the storytelling. I found it confronting the first time I heard it a long time ago, but it’s still a classic. The final song, death is not the end finishes the album perfectly

A typical new order album, with some quirky departures mixed through. Not their best work though, if I were to compare this to brotherhood or get ready