1001 Albums Summary

Starts out and I think “oh okay, not bad but maybe not something I’d listen to all the time. By the end of the 3rd song I’ve changed my mind. I’ve found the depth I was seeking. This is when I decided I should pick a favorite song from every album I listen to and make a playlist. We’re now in fake plastic trees and I’m thinking this has to be my favorite song. I’m convinced. I’m only four songs in though. I feel like this album hits a climax mid album and then slopes downward in power and aggression. A good album. I’d listen again. And yeah fake plastic trees is the winner but Bones was a close second for me.

David Bowie is classic as fuck but an almost 10 minute first song is a little overkill but it’s his last album so let the man do whatever the hell he wants. He’s already a legend when this came out. This album is very clearly Bowie wrestling with and coming to acceptance of his own mortality. A melancholy undertone to every song…almost. I could handle Girl Loves Me but probably because it’s a Monday and he says fuck.

Lou Reed was what I needed today. I’m surprised by how much I truly enjoyed this album. I think he was a bit before his time. Mixing genres and sounds and bringing up raising questions that led to a more open and collaborative music scene.

Changed hip hop as we knew it. As far as debut albums go this is peak success. Soulful and positive for the time, a shift from the violent gangster rap of its time. I think De La Soul popularized the hip Jo skit. With no fear of being silly they almost poke fun of the seriousness in rap at that time. A classic, no notes. Something to come back to when you need something upbeat and fun.

John Fogertys voice scratches my brain in a way i can’t explain. Creedence is classic, it reminds me of my childhood and my dad. This album is hit after hit. The groove of the album doesn’t quit from start to finish. For a rainy day listening this album kept me up beat. What more could you ask for?