1001 Albums Summary

I overall enjoyed the album, there are some hits but the songs in the middle of the album weren't quite as good. You can definitely tell it was on the early edge of the new wave era.

I'm not sure how I never listened to this album before, but it is a classic. I heard the singles off the album and they are great, but the rest of the album keeps it going as well. I am a sucker for that era of Kanye, so it was right up my alley.

The hits are well known and’s good, and some of the other songs were just ok. But overall I enjoyed the album.

Hit after hit, the album sounds like relaxing outside in the summer with a beer.

I appreciate this album, but it just wasn’t for me. The songs are very dated of course, but every song sounded pretty much the same.

I’ve never been the biggest Springsteen fan. I especially don’t understand the hype about this album, I found it to be very boring. Not all these albums are for everyone I suppose.

I’m not usually a big country music fan, but I rather enjoyed this album. Older country definitely hits different than modern country, I don’t even feel like it’s the same genre at all.

Pretty generic glam metal, it’s listenable but not remarkable. I never heard of the band before and I’ll probably forget about them before too long to be honest.

I’m not really a Christmas music fan, and most of these aren’t the versions you typically hear, so it’s not something I’m really interested in to be honest.

I liked it more than I thought I would going into listening to it. Lots of sax.

Truly an amazing album. The fact that this album invented heavy metal and still holds up today is a testament to its greatness.

A couple songs at the start of the album were alright, but the rest of the album was generic and boring. It’s an album not really for me.

Say what you want to say about it, but the album is full of catchy songs and bangers. I want to find a way not to rank it so high, but it is really good.

I love Outkast, but I had never listened to this entire double album before; I guess I thought the 2:15 length was too daunting. Obviously there are some of their classics on this album, but most of the songs were actually really great. I also enjoyed the juxtaposition between the two albums, but I give it a 4 just because I think I prefer some of their older songs and albums just a little more. But overall, I did enjoy this a lot.

The album was interesting but a lot of songs sounded the same. I liked the synth but the album was just alright.

I enjoyed this album and found it very interesting, the beginning of the album hooked me but the last few songs weren’t as memorable. I’ve been getting into instrumental ambient music lately and being on the techno side, this album really did scratch an itch.

A masterpiece. What else is there to say?

Classic southern rock, half the songs on the album are staples, and the others are all pretty good, except I didn’t ready care for Mississippi Kid. But the other songs are all great, so I have to give it 5 stars.

The album certainly got off on the wrong foot just repeating “time becomes a loop“ over and over, but I found the rest of the album interesting. It wasn’t my favorite techno album, but I could get into it.

A classic album I’ve listened to so many times over the years. Flea’s bass really stands out to me in any Chili Peppers song, but this album might be the peak RHCP experience. It’s a little bloated with some of the songs at the end of the album, but the first 12 or so songs are just dynamite and worthy of a 5 star rating.

This was a great blues album. I loved the live energy and the brass band. BB King really was a master at his craft.

I enjoyed the album, especially the hits, but some of the songs towards the end really blur together. I do like heavy metal, but I think I prefer Black Sabbath a little more.

This album was very boring to me, every song sounded the same and the style just isn’t for me. I’m not sure how some people ranked it the best album of 1993, but I guess people just have different taste than I do.

I found some of the album interesting, but it was a lot of noise. It was basically just sample after sample, so it wasn’t my favorite.

Very good jazz album. It’s hard for me to differentiate between different jazz albums, but I really did enjoy it.

I enjoyed the gritty sound, even though I don’t speak French and had no idea what they were saying.

I didn’t really understand this album. I know it was for a made up crime film, but I don’t understand what was so great about it.

Intro is great, but most of the other songs blended together. I think it’s a little too soft for me.

It was fine but not remarkable. The first half of the album was better than the second half; the second half was just very quiet and didn’t really pique my interest.

This album is a masterpiece, every song is bumpin’. I have listened to it many times before, but I listened again to make sure every song is fun and fits the album, and honestly the entire album is great.

The album was good, but I just couldn’t get into it. I listened to BB King’s Live at the Regal recently and thought that was much more entertaining. But I still enjoyed this album.

I’ve always found Bob Marley’s hits very good and his other songs not as interesting, and this album was no different. I had never heard the studio version of No Woman No Cry, and I can see why the live version is the most well known version. It was an alright album, but not my favorite.

I liked the beginning of the album specifically, of course Lust for Life and The Passenger, but the end of the album was unremarkable with some definitely some cringy lyrics. I got David Bowie vibes while listening, and what do I find out after listening that he collaborated and helped produce the album, so points for that.

I generally liked the album, I was surprised to see it was rated relatively lowly. There were some of their biggest hits, and the songs were pretty fun. Overall an enjoyable listen.

A little too big band-y for me, and the actual recording wasn’t great. It was a decent album.

It was easy listening, but I don’t know why it was included on the 1001 albums I need to listen to. Just kinda meh, but listenable.

This is a great album. Perfect 90s era hip hop album, although I could have done without the skits. Pretty much every song on the album was great, and of course Ready or Not, Killing Me Softly and Fu-Gee-La are all timers.

It was a good folk album. I know it’s his style, but his voice is kind of annoying and the harmonica really takes over, but the lyrics are good and I can understand how this was a very important record when it came out.

The live prison albums by Johnny Cash are very unique and this one is really good. The banter between the crowd and Johnny Cash is pretty funny and I like outlaw country from that era, making this a very good album.

This album was so unremarkable, it was noisy with bad vocals. I like grunge but this was just a bad, boring album.

I thought this album was alright, it had some good songs and it was definitely full of 80s synth pop. I had never heard any of the songs on the album before, and I wasn’t blown away by anything but it worked.

If it’s Irish shanties you are looking for, this is certainly the album. For what it is, this was a really good album, but I’m not sure how often I’m looking to listen to music like this not on St. Patrick’s Day.

I didn’t really care for this album, I guess the concept was interesting but I just found the songs dull.

I thought the beginning of the album had some ok songs, but the end was definitely a slog. This just isn’t really my type of music, but for 90s soft rock it was fine.

This is a good album, there’s something about Morrissey’s voice that I really enjoy, and the music is great. I haven’t really listened to The Smiths a lot, but the music of theirs that I have listened to I mostly like.

A great punk album, if not a little repetitive by the end. The beginning of the album, specifically I’m So Bored of the USA and White Riot stand out to me.

For late 80s hip hop, it actually was pretty good. The end of the album became a little bit of a slog, but overall I enjoyed it.

I enjoy Cars of course, but I thought the album as a whole was a little repetitive and couldn’t get into the entire album. I recognize the significance of Gary Numan pioneering the 80s synth pop movement, so I give it stars for being original, but I had higher hopes with what I knew in Cars.

This album to me really shows how good Bowie is, because there I don’t know if I’d ever heard same song in this album before, but it was still really good. It turns out I had heard a couple songs, including The Jean Genie and Time, and there were a couple moments of weird, manic piano playing, but overall I thought this was a good album. If anything, this has shown to me that I need to listen to more Bowie, because his music is really awesome.

I liked the music, but obviously didn’t understand any of the words. Some of the vocals were a little overpowering, but overall this is definitely an easy listening album that was good to have on in the background. This is something I would have never heard of or listened to if it wasn’t for this project, so that is pretty cool.

This was just a boring album to me. The music was slow and his voice kind of annoys me.

The songs on this album were all very spacey and repetitive, and yet, I found this album so fascinating. It's hard to describe exactly what makes this so great, but krautrock is definitely a genre that interests me a great deal. The continuous marching snare drum with the psychedelic guitar just hit the spot for me. This is great background music but also something to listen really closely to.

This album has some of Michael Jackson’s great and well known songs, but I didn’t find it to be my favorite album by him. It’s definitely full of songs that are classic Michael Jackson, but definitely some filler between the hits.

I went into this album not really thinking much of it, but to be honest it kinda blew me away. All these songs feel like I should be listening around the campfire in Michigan with family. Standouts to me include Standing in the Doorway and Tryin' to Get to Heaven.

I guess I can see the beginnings of punk rock in this album, but it was mostly just random noise to me and I didn’t understand it.

I thought this was pretty good, but I don’t think it stands out compared to some of his best work. There were some grooves and interesting instrumentals, but overall it’s probably an album of his that I would overlook if I’m trying to listen to some Stevie Wonder.

I'm definitely into synthpop, yet I haven't listened to a lot of Depeche Mode in my life. The first 3 songs on the album were standouts, and I also enjoyed the horror sounds of the closer Pimpf, and a few of the other songs throughout the album were fun to listen to. Overall I enjoyed this album.

Another album that I would have never listened to or discovered if it wasn't for this project. I thought the album was fun and I definitely heard some elements of funk mixed in, which I thought was cool. This is something I feel like I could listen to again, whether its Khaled or this genre.

This is the gold standard of jazz albums. Perfect for listening in the background, but also for listening intently. This is an album I could listen to over and over.

This was a very groovy album. I always think of The Temptations as very Motown, and this was definitely more funky than I was thinking it was going to be. This was enjoyable, I especially enjoyed Papa Was A Rolling Stone, but really it didn’t have many misses.

I listened to Natty Dread a couple weeks ago and was not really impressed with that album. This album was different. Every song really hit, and it just felt so much more vibrant. The singles from the album came towards the end of the album, which I feel like isn’t normal, but it worked because the other songs I never heard before were almost just as good. When I listen to Bob Marley again, it will be Exodus.

Just kind of milquetoast grunge. Nothing stood out, and honestly the singers voice was a little annoying. Never heard of the band and I don’t think I need to listen to it again.

There are a ton of classic Beastie Boys songs on this album, and they are all great. I’m not sure if I ever listened to the entire album straight through, but I definitely enjoyed it.

It was a little bit of fun, but also pretty incoherent. I didn’t hate it but I didn’t love it either, and I probably don’t really have a reason to want to listen to it again.

I thought this album was fine, but nothing really stood out to me. The music was good, and he has a great voice, but I just can't see wanting to come back to this record. I wanted it to be better, but it just wasn’t it for me.

This album actually was a lot of fun. An indie techno band that was fast paced and interesting. It did sound like it came from a sci-fi movie, and I enjoyed it.

I never really was a big Oasis fan and understood the 90s Britpop era. And yet, I found this album pretty good. Something about the way they sing and the guitars sound really does hook me. I’m not sure I’ll go out of my way to listen to Oasis, but it is a good listen.

I really enjoyed this collection of songs. It was hard to find the specific album, but after googling it, I was able to piece together what I believe to be the album. Elis's music was interesting, even though I don’t know any Portuguese, but I could definitely see myself listening to this style of music.

What a classic soul album. Easy to listen to, it is a perfect soundtrack to making breakfast on a Sunday morning or background music while a group of friends sit outside around the fire on a summer evening.

This album was moody, dark and fascinating. To classify this as Britpop doesn't seem right to me, because it doesn't sound anything like what I associate with that term, like Oasis or Robbie Williams. Some of the songs on the back half of the album I could do without, but the first half of the album really gripped me for some reason. I think Jarvis Cocker's voice is haunting, yet I thought it worked really well with the music. I could see myself listening to (at least part) of this album again.

I enjoyed this album, with the caveat that 80s and early 90s hip hop is not my favorite of the genre. But I respect the beats and they do have great flow. It’s definitely something I should delve further into.

I’ve never really gotten into Elvis before, but one thing I’ve learned through this project so far is that I have a soft spot for old country. I know this album is a little more rock n roll, but it definitely has a touch of country to it, which I actually enjoy. His crooning voice really does feel like he’s performing at a Vegas show, but this album worked for me, and I have a further appreciation about what made Elvis so famous.

What a bizarre album. I liked some of the industrial/synth sounds, but the lyrics were so weird and deranged, especially Girl and Freddie Teardrop. It seemed like in every song, the lyrics were mostly just repeating the title over and over again. I give it an extra star because overall it was better than some of the other earlier punk I've heard, but it's still not something I feel like I need to listen to again.

I was getting into the first few songs on the album, but then the album started devolving into a lot more noise, which wasn’t bad necessarily, but I don’t think it was as good. It’s definitely early punk with the driving rhythm of the drums backing the beats of the songs, so it was listenable but not really my favorite.

This album was fun, but it got a little repetitive in the end. I like hearing albums like this that I’ll never really listen to otherwise, but I’m not sure I need to listen to this again.

Somehow, I don’t think I’ve ever listened to any Willie Nelson before, but I really enjoyed this album. I liked the storytelling and I find outlaw country of this era really interesting. I feel like I need to dig into some more of his discography and see what else I enjoy.

It sounded like I was listening to music from a Renaissance Fair. I could see the connection to some of the early psychedelic music from the 60s, but overall it was pretty out there with some extra instruments just going crazy throughout. Maybe I need to listen to this while high to really understand it.

This album really takes me back. I was a big fan of Nu Metal growing up, and I really do enjoy some Bizkit from time to time when the mood strikes. The first half of this album is especially great, and some songs at the end of the album are good as well. Say what you wanna say about Fred Durst, but sometimes you just gotta keep on rollin' baby.

I liked the spacey, synthy sounds of the album. This was definitely a unique album that I enjoyed listening to, with a few standout songs such as Running Up That Hill and Walking the Witch.

To me, Duran Duran is peak 80s sound, and this album includes some of their biggest hits like Rio and Hungry Like the Wolf. I enjoyed this album, but there definitely were some songs towards the end which I didn’t think were as good. Sometimes artists make some great songs but the entire album isn’t the best, and that’s ok. Still, I was glad to listen to the entire album.

I liked the electronic sounds of this album. Some songs were almost creepy, but in a good way, and it was fun to listen to. I’d never heard any of these songs before, but I’ve heard of Goldfrapp and heard a couple of their other songs, but I enjoyed this album.

Honestly, this was a great indie rock album. For whatever reason I never really listened to the Arctic Monkeys except for their singles and well known songs, which I did enjoy, but every song on this album was just a great little 3 minute jam with no misses. They have a ton of listeners on Spotify and after listening to this album, I definitely know why. I will be digging into their other albums to see what other good music they have made.

I had high expectations for this album, but I was actually pretty disappointed with it. I think I just don’t care for the whiny droning voice of the lead singer and most of the songs in the middle of the album were just not interesting to me. Blister in the Sun and Gone Daddy Gone are standout tracks, but I could do without pretty much every other song on the album.

It is hard to pick the best Zeppelin album, but this might be it. A double album with no misses, it’s truly an iconic rock and roll album.

Honestly I didn’t hate it. This album was very easy listening, but I don’t think it’s something I would need to listen to again. It didn’t really stand out, but I think it would make good quiet background music for something like cleaning the house or lounging on a Sunday morning.

I thought this album was alright, there were some good beats but I just wasn’t hooked for whatever reason. I could listen to it again, but if I don’t, I’ll be ok with that.

In my opinion this album is a masterpiece, as I find it fascinating with no skips and something that still holds up to this day. I can understand complaints people have for some of the songs in the middle of the album, but the first four songs are so good, and then to end with A Day in the Life and it's iconic final chord, make this album an absolute 5 for me.

I thought this album wasn't the most exciting, but maybe if I listened to it again, I could find reasons to enjoy it more. I actually thought the last two songs were quite possibly the most interesting songs on the album, so I'm glad I at least stuck it out, but on the whole the album was just alright.

I had a hard time getting into this album, there was lots of screaming and weird lyrics. I'm glad it was only 35 minutes long.

I really enjoyed most of this album, the driving beats and the irreverent lyrics were unique and interesting. The songs Aumgm and Peking O towards the end of the album were long and pretty far out there that they were kind of a slog to listen to, but the rest of the album I thought was great.

I really like the synth they used in this album. I will definitely listen again, but there were some times where it was just a little too repetitive that I’m not quite sure I can give it a 5, but it is very close in my opinion.

I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. It was a decent bluesy album, but I don't totally understand the love this album was getting. I actually thought some of the songs towards the end were a little better, pretty easy listening. I like his deeper voice as well, but I'm not dying to listen to this again.

I never really heard much of Amy Winehouse except for Rehab, yet I really enjoyed this album. She has an amazing voice and the music in this album was very good. I might even go as far as to say the Rehab is the song I liked the least on this album, although it could be due to the fact that I have heard it a lot. It definitely gives a 60s Motown sound, which is what she was going for, and I can appreciate when old music becomes new again.

Elton John is one artist that I really wanted to listen more in depth to but just never got around to. This album was great, especially the first half of the album. There are obviously many of his hits on this album, but some of the deeper cuts, especially in the middle, were really enjoyable. Even Jamaican Jerk-Off was alright, even if it was a little cringy. Overall a very good album.

Country and folk aren't usually my preferred genres of music, so with that said I thought the album was alright. I definitely got notes of Bob Dylan in this album; the lyrics were clever and the guitar playing was nice, but I just couldn't totally get into it. I listened pretty carefully because John Prine is among my dad's favorite artists, so I wanted to give it a fair shake, and I just don't think it's for me. Maybe as I get older I will appreciate this type of music more.

The album was upbeat and kinda fun, yet somehow every song ended with the exact same 2 minute long repetitive, vulgar sounding in a funny way, shout. It definitely sounds like you should be on the beach or on a cruise listening to this.

This was southern rock that was alright, I’ve heard a few of the songs from this album on the radio and the other songs sounded similar. It was a fine album, but nothing that I feel I need to listen up on repeat or anything like that.

This was a very good folk album, as long as you don’t find Neil Young’s voice annoying. Southern Man is the standout track, but I liked pretty much the entire album.

I actually kinda liked this album. A lot of it is very over dramatic piano slamming, but it’s supposed to be as a rock opera. I found it interesting to listen to but it probably won’t make the cut to my favorite albums.

Meh, I generally like new wave but this album just wasn’t super interesting to me. I’ve liked some New Order that I’ve listened to, but this wasn’t my favorite.

The melding of all different types of music to me makes this such a great album. You have the haunting psychedelic guitar of Maggot Brain, the soul of Can You Get To That and the rock and roll electric guitar of Super Stupid. The album is kind of all over the place, but quite frankly it is awesome. I thought about taking away a star just for the final track Wars of Armageddon, with its weird sound effects and fart noises, but the rest of the album is just so damn good.

This album to me is not as good as a lot of similar 90s grunge, it seems a little less polished and with more random noises than bands like Nirvana or Soundgarden. I could dig it, but I'm probably not listening to this over other more "mainstream" grunge albums.

I enjoyed listening to this album. The guitar work was really amazing, but sometimes the vocals were a little overpowering, and I obviously don’t know what he’s saying. Definitely gives me Khruangbin vibes, but with more vocals. I would definitely listen to this again.

I thought overall this album was just okay, with the standouts being Maps and Y Control, but the songs preceding those were very raw and noisy. The best of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs is very good, but they seem to be one of those bands where they have some good songs and the rest just don’t really work for me. Maybe on another album that won’t be the case, but it certainly was for Fever To Tell.

This is a great album. It is very moody, industrial and synth heavy, with great production. I probably enjoyed Personal Jesus, Enjoy the Silence and Policy of Truth the most, but really every song on the album was great. I love the haunting vocals throughout, which takes the music to a dark place in a good way. This is definitely something I would listen to again.

I thought this was a pretty good R&B album, but it's not my favorite Prince album. There were a few good songs, but there was also a decent amount of filler. It probably won't be my go to when I want to fire up some Prince.

I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this album. I liked the deep, moody vocals of Ian Curtis, and the bass lines and the driving drums were enjoyable, but overall the album was a little boring, like a punk album on antidepressants. It had a few positive moments, with Disorder probably the standout track, but this definitely feels like an album that some people will find amazing, and others just don't really care for. I liked parts of it, but overall it was just fine.

I was really getting into the first half of the album, but as it went on, it seemed to get a little stale and the songs just didn't hit the same as they did at the start of the album. I can see some resemblance to the early hard rock of Black Sabbath, but this felt a little more glam to me, so it just wasn't quite as good as I was hoping. But overall I still enjoyed it.

I listened to the other Ali Farka Touré album on the list recently, and I found both to be enjoyable. I didn't think the vocals were overpowering on this album, but I don't remember how it compares to Talking Timbuktu. It had great guitar work again, and it is definitely something I could listen to again.

I don't mind thrash metal at times, but I think this album really shows to me how great Metallica is. This album had its moments, but a lot of times it was just full throttle with no vocals or anything that made a song stand out. I did like how each song was 2-3 minutes of just pure rage, but in my mind it doesn't compare to something like Master of Puppets or Battery by Metallica. Raining Blood was probably my favorite track on the album.

This was an enjoyable album, it was really giving me Sgt Pepper vibes. There were great lyrics, commentary that still resonates today, and some zany noises that actually worked. This was classic British Invasion, and I found a new side of The Kinks that I didn't really know existed.

The beginning of the album is phenomenal, but then the songs towards the middle and the end just drag on and don’t stand out. I only need to listen to the first 3-4 songs to get the best out of this album. The tunes are uptempo and classic 80s, which I enjoy, and when Prince is on, he makes some great music. But the album in total is just okay.

This was a great funky, jazzy album. I particularly enjoyed the drums, and even though the songs were 12 minutes long, they flew by. Definitely something I could put on again and again. Listening to Fela Kuti and Ali Farka Touré recently have really gotten me into Afrobeats, or whatever this genre is called.

I thought this album was a little slower and sadder than The Smiths albums I’ve listened to. It was a little interesting, but kinda just unremarkable. Nothing particularly stood out, but it wasn’t horrible either.

Thin Lizzy is a band that I have heard some of, but mostly just their biggest hits. This album was a lot of fun, a high energy classic rock live album that I really enjoyed, and that wasn't limited to just the songs I knew. Thin Lizzy does sound a little glam, but I think it is hard enough not to be in the camp side of glam. I could definitely listen to this again.

It was a fine album, some 90s hip hop tinged with a little blues. I'm not really sure it deserved a spot on the list, but it was listenable. I thought The Fun Lovin' Criminal was probably the best track on the album, and I don't think I had ever heard Scooby Snacks, but that song was alright too.

I understand why this album is on the list, but I'm just not really into Sinatra's music. Every song sounded the same to me, and it feels like all his songs should be Christmas songs. I suppose this could play well at a dinner party, but it isn't something I am particularly trying to play again on repeat. At least I can say now that I have listened to a Frank Sinatra album.

A great soul album that I really enjoyed listening to. Respect and Good Times were probably the standout tracks to me, with some of the other songs maybe blending a little bit together. But no matter, put on a 60's soul playlist with Aretha, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, etc. and that will make for a good car ride or hanging out around the house with friends.

This is one of the best rap albums of all time. The beats are amazing, and every song is a hit. Yeah, the lyrics aren't the greatest, but in terms of ear worms, this album is fantastic and I would give it 5 stars any day.

I actually liked the bluesy, folksy, country tone of the album. It was nice easy listening and it made for a nice relaxing background type of music. The last song, Cynicrustpetefredjohn Saga actually had a touch of 60s psychedelia that was pretty interesting. I don’t know that I need to put this on any playlist, but I’m glad that I listened to it.

I really just could not get into this album. I've typically found rap from New York not as interesting, and this was no different. There were no memorable hooks, the beats were fine, but it just really didn't click for me. The difference between this and an album like Doggystyle are night and day, and I just prefer different types of hip hop.

I had never listened to this entire album, so I’m glad I finally listened to the whole thing. I’ve obviously heard the singles, and I generally enjoy The Smashing Pumpkins, but some of their songs are slower and not my favorites. A double album is daunting, which is probably why I never listened to the whole thing, but this album kept me on my toes. It was a little all over the place, going from a grunge song, to a slower ballad, to a heavy metal song, but I really enjoyed it. The last handful of songs were somewhat forgettable, but it could be that I was worn down from listening to an hour and a half. With that said, this was a very good album.

I found this album less interesting than the previous Orbital album I listened to. Nothing stood out and I thought it was kind of a slog to be honest.

This is an album that I am glad to have listened to, even if it isn't my favorite type of hip hop. Chuck D's lyrics are great, and Flavor Flav adds some comic relief as the hype man, but there was so much screeching on every song that annoyed me just enough. However, this is a very important album, and among 80s hip hop, it is definitely one of the better ones I have listened to.

This funky album sounds like a party. I enjoyed the album but there was just something about it that I thought made it a touch lower than some of the other Afrobeat albums I have listened to. I think the vocals might have been a little too much for me, but it was still an interesting listen. I might not put this album on again, but I'm glad I listened to it.

Country is still not my favorite genre, but this album was not too bad. The music was good and the vocals were nice. I would say my favorite song from the album was the cover of Love Hurts.

I thought this album had some moments, but overall I thought it was a little bland. The beginning of the album was definitely better, and towards the end the songs got slower and not as interesting. I feel like this band has potential, and I like the singers voice, but overall it was just meh.

This is a great early alternative album, with some classics and no real skips. The songs are all over the place that go from screaming lyrics and fast paced instrumentals to songs that are almost a little poppy, but in a good way. Debaser, Here Comes Your Man and Monkey Gone to Heaven are my standout tracks.

I did not care for this album at all. The lyrics were weird and it didn't even sound fun. I don't understand how this made the list of 1001 albums to listen to before you die, but at the very least I can say I listened to it.

I guess I'm a Johnny Cash guy now. This was a nice mix of older and newer covers, headlined by Hurt and Personal Jesus, but also the older country songs were interesting to listen to as well. His voice and tuning may be a little crackly at that age, but his gravelly vocals are what makes him so great.

I was pleasantly surprised with this album, I thought it was going to be just some boring 90s power pop album, but it was actually good throughout. I especially enjoyed some of the more psychedelic songs such as Orange and Whipping Tree, but there really weren't many songs throughout that I didn't like.

Overall, I like Morrissey's work as an artist, but this album was not that exciting to me. It was listenable, but not really what I would listen to if I was looking for some Smiths or Morrissey.

I really enjoyed this psychedelic trip of an album. It was so groovy, funky, and mesmerizing, the guitars, drums, everything is just so fun to listen to. I also like how all the songs are different enough but they all are just short little jams that all rock. What a visionary Hendrix was, I really need to listen to all of his music.

This sounded like dollar store Bob Dylan. I'm not the biggest fan of folky, singer songwriter music, and I found the songs not very interesting and just kind of a slog to get through.

There were some early hints of new wave, punk rock and alternative rock in this album which were fun, but something about his voice just annoys me. This was a fine album, but just not my favorite.

I wanted to give it 5 stars because there are plenty of amazing songs and I think it’s a great album, but there is a lot of fluff, sex skits and misogyny throughout that I had to take away 1 star. There’s also a lot of P Diddy throughout, which has become problematic nowadays (especially his spoken word on the bridge of Big Poppa), even if his lyrics are witty. Overall however, the beats and flows still hit and that is enough for 4 stars.

I enjoyed this album, I listened mostly as background music, but overall it was a pleasant listen. I was a bit skeptical after the first couple of songs, but then I really got into it as the album went on. This would be a great album to have as vinyl while hanging out with friends.

For a rock and roll album that came out in this era, it quite frankly rocked. He’s just slamming the piano at high speed singing some of the best songs of that era. I can’t imagine being in that era with this completely foreign concept of music and just wondering if Jerry Lee Lewis was dropped from another planet with Elvis. It’s too bad that he wasn’t the best guy, but this album was fun.

This album was pretty long, but I think I kinda like it. The first couple of songs didn't really hook me, but as I went on I found some of the prog elements to be interesting, and there is definitely a lot of weird instruments as is to be expected. I think I need to listen to this album again sometime, but overall I enjoyed it.

Yet another Smashing Pumpkins album that I had heard the hits off of, but never listened all the way through before this. I really enjoyed this album as well, and it was a little easier to digest than Mellon Collie since it wasn't a double album. There was some classic Pumpkins grunge throughout, but I also liked the softer songs of the album, such as Soma and Mayonaise. This is definitely another album to add to my favorites list.

I wasn't the biggest fan of this album, but it was fine. Power pop isn't really my favorite type of music, but it had some songs that were fine, but I actually didn't care for the Iron Man cover. I've heard Lovefool a lot, and that song is catchy, but I don't think I need to listen to this album again.

This is a band I’ve never heard of, and I’m glad I got to listen to this album. I definitely get hints of the Blues, as well as Black Sabbath and The Doors. It may be a little rougher than some of the stuff that was inspired by them, but I enjoyed listening to this bit of rock heritage that a lot of people don’t know about.

I love this album. It's a rock and roll classic with a heavy blues influence, where every song is entirely listenable. I think the singles Love Her Madly, L.A. Woman and Riders on the Storm are the high points on the album, but the others songs are all still gems.

I enjoyed this album, even if the style is not exactly what I am usually interested in. Short but sweet, it’s 11 folksy, acoustic songs that are each 2-3 minutes of warmth. I understand why this album is on the list, and I’m glad to have listened to it, but it’s probably not something I will frequent very often.

This album is a masterpiece. I had listened to it before, but picked it up again when Ozzy passed away recently, and every song on this album is quite frankly amazing. Making it even better is how they invented this style of music and it still is maybe the best of the genre. It’s great heavy metal with great lyrics that feel like it is still very relevant today. One of the greatest albums of all time.

I suppose there's a time and a place for this album, and it's not a Tuesday at 11:00 AM. This album isn't really for me, and growing up I really got tired of hearing Praise You and The Rockafeller Skank on the radio, but there are some songs that are okay on this album. I'm sure this would be much better in the club on some Molly.

I thought the first half of this album was pretty good, but the second half was forgettable. This is pretty good 00s indie with a couple of hits in E-Pro and Girl, and I liked Que Onda Guero and Black Tambourine, but the record on the whole was just alright.