1001 Albums Summary

Chilled and heavy. Excellent A side, B side a little weaker

Classic rock. It’s fine, bits of interesting blues and some great solos. Beer Drinkers and Hellraisers best song I was not familiar with. La Grange always epic

Classic, way easier to listen to than expected

The sound of university indie discos, early downloads and time with friends. Not the most original sound, but the album is filled with absolute bangers

Some absolute bangers, but non hits feel a bit samey. Surely a classic album for influence on 90s culture, but not one I want to listen to front to back often

Not the same level as their debut, but a well put together album

Absolute classics. Need to pick up on vibyl

Some great songs, and huge influence on the Bristol scene. Can’t see myself coming back to it often though

Strong start, a little bit self indulgent

Driving, weird beats. Great vibe music. Wish I had spent a bit more time with this album when I was younger.

This album would have been perfect if combined with 13 (perhaps with music is my radar added). Great hits, love the more orchestrated direction they were going. Some of the filler definitely gives a sense of where Albert would go, but is less gripping than Gorillaz (death of a party). Chinese bombs feels a little out of place

A superior Christmas album. This and Nat King Cole is the sound of the season.

Good, well-textured pop album that hits deeper than most.

Not my favorite of their albums, but first three song run is pretty flawless.

Metallica’s Black Album is one of those records whose reputation is fully earned, even if it isn’t something I reach for all that often. The big singles (Enter Sandman, The Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters, Sad But True) are undeniable. They’re massive, perfectly produced, and still hit hard decades later. Its influence on metal (and mainstream rock as a whole) is unmatched. This album didn’t just expand Metallica’s audience; it reshaped what heavy music could be on a global scale, opening doors for countless bands that followed. The songwriting is tighter, the production is immaculate, and every track sounds huge. That said, as much as I respect it, I don’t find myself wanting to listen to the album front-to-back very often. Beyond the standout tracks, it can feel a bit too polished and mid-tempo for repeat spins, especially compared to Metallica’s earlier, more ferocious work. An essential album by any objective measure, and one I’m glad exists…even if it stops just short of personal classic status for me.

Classic sound, great for an evening with mulled wine, or a beach bar with a cocktail. Samba isn’t usually my speed, but would put it on again

What is there to say? Absolutely timeless

What is there to say? Absolutely timeless

The hits are always worth a listen, but overall the album just come over as a bit dated, too loud to be background music, too slow to keep my attention

Classic album, not my favorite of Dylan’s. Appreciated Ballad of a Thin Man more than I had remembered. Best tracks: Highway 61, Like a Rolling Stone, Ballad of a Thin Man

Solid 00s indie album. Questionable choice of opening track, but the King Crimson interpolation (cover?) and There Goes the fear keep attention. Great run on tracks to end. Have always liked this album, but in the company of others on this list, it’s hard to argue that it is more than 3 stats

Some interesting tracks, and cool to know a band I wasn’t familiar with, but agree with most sentiment here. Cool album for its time and place in music history, but I won’t be back to listen again

Not as immediate or with the replay value as Portishead, but a pleasant album I was not familiar with. Have added some tracks to Spotify (love like laughter, stars all seem to weep)

One of the best alternative rock albums of the 90s. Has moments of oppressive heaviness, alongside moments of ethereal light. The guitar tones are varied and hold attention throughout. I had always been a Melancholy fan. This listen through and actually giving the non hits a fair shake may have me rethink Siamese Dream as the superior Pumpkins album.

Huge album. There won’t be many folk/country albums I am rating five stars, but the songs, the banter…it’s all gold

Very easy album to listen to. It won’t change your life, but will always be well received.

Not my personal favorite Arcade Fire album, but it is a great storytelling journey. It is still in regular rotation on my turntable and should be in yours too if you like 00s indie or raging against organized religion

Banger after banger after banger

Smooth and lyrical. There are a bunch of songs here that still are in my rotation, but compared to All Eyez On Me, it is definitely a weaker album

I liked the album, but eating has to be consistent with other albums in this list, and this one just doesn’t have any real reason for inclusion

L.A. Woman is The Doors at their raw, road-worn best; loose, bluesy, and absolutely confident. Morrison sounds revitalized, the band grooves hard, and the production feels gritty in the best way, like you’re right there in the room with them. Tracks like “Riders on the Storm” and the title song are timeless, atmospheric classics that still hit with real weight. If there’s one low point for me, it’s “L’America,” which breaks the flow a little, but it’s a small blemish on an otherwise near-perfect farewell.

I find it hard to rate ambient albums in this list, as other genres feel a lot more formulaic. This however is a near perfect piece of music that soothes the soul and quiets the voices of doubt and anxiety

Some great moments in this album, and hard to argue with their influence on the scene, but there shouldn’t be multiple 70 second songs that bore you

So long!

Blue’s Pablo Honey. An Ok album of forgettable indie that pales in comparison to later work

Close to flawless as a disco album. 4.5

Surprisingly enjoyable

Great voice, interesting album. I’m glad I heard it, but 2 stars feels right for this list

It was an important and nostalgic album growing up, but there is so much filler on it

A working class hero is something to be

I came to The Stone Roses a little late, discovering it during the early-2000s indie revival, when every band with a fringe and a Rickenbacker seemed to owe it a debt. By then, it already felt mythical. But the moment I pressed play, it didn’t sound like a relic, rather it sounded immediate, confident, and strangely modern. From the swagger of I Wanna Be Adored to the sunlit rush of She Bangs the Drums, it felt like finding the blueprint for half the records I loved at the time. The grooves are loose but hypnotic, the guitars shimmer without ever showing off, and there’s an effortless cool running through it that bands in the 00s were desperately trying to recreate. Even the baggier, more psychedelic moments feel grounded: not nostalgic, not try-hard,just self-assured. It’s a shame they would never be able to recreate it (though

Two moments stand out to me with this album. The first was heading to London after high school exams to see The Mars Volta play at the Electric Ballroom (check out the YouTube video if you haven’t already). As a fan of At the Drive-In who was too young to see them before they broke up, this was an album I clung to. I was taken by as how unapologetically maximal it was. While so much guitar music was leaning minimal and cool, this record was sweaty, surreal, and overwhelming. It demanded attention…and rewarded it. The concept (coma, ghosts, transformation) feels genuinely lived-in rather than gimmicky. It’s messy. It’s indulgent. After I went to university I kept coming back to this album; watching it on windows media player’s visualization tool under the influence only drew me deeper into the world they had sculpted, and now I will always pause to listen to the album when I encounter it. Thanks for sending this one to me today.

Bummer

Meh. Not a fantastic live band with ok songs

Great songs, great voice, but not much of an impact considering it’s a cover album

Freak on a leash to got the life may be the best two song run in Nu Metal, but the rest of this album is a mix of cringe and boredom

3.5. Good, not as good as ladies and gentlemen…

Feel like this was added by mistake instead of Coltrane. It is a fine indie album, with the usual attempt at broadening to orchestration and “avant-garde” sections. Wouldn’t turn it off, but won’t be seeking it out again

Meh

Honestly a lot better album than people give them credit for. If you don’t like pop-leaning indie, it will never be for you. But the sequencing and craftsmanship is among the best of the time

Average Kate Bush is still above average pop

Sounds well ahead of its time. Lexicon Devil takes me back to the halcyon days of playing Tony Hawks

Utterly flawless. A must listen for every summer. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve listened to Astral Weeks, but every spin still feels special, defying every label you could try to pin on it—its folk, jazz, blues, soul, and poetry all woven together into something entirely its own. What makes this album so special is how personal it feels, yet how universal its emotions are. It’s the sound of someone laying their soul bare, and it invites you to do the same. I was gifted this album by my father for my 16th birthday, not 24 years later, it still sounds fresh, bold, and unlike anything else in popular music. If you haven’t experienced Astral Weeks, you owe it to yourself to listen—preferably all the way through, no distractions. It’s not just an album; it’s an experience, a rumination.

An infinitely better album than bummed

The peak of Kanye’s producing. Great album from start to finish

Crazy that this can be one of the generation’s best albums but not the band’s best.