1001 Albums Summary

I guess they were one of the big signings for merge records, so I hope Mac and Laura made a ton of money off of them. The girl should sing all the songs.

Cool synth sounds. I can't say I would put it on to just listen to. I don't really know much about them, but was given some vinyl and in it was a copy of what apparently is their 3rd album titled "Ralph and Florian" - it sounds very different than this, less kitschy, more experimental. I think it's really cool and worth checking out.

I liked this one, never really listen to them before. Will check out more of their stuff. I have no idea what she’s saying though. Madeleine was already a fan of this album.

I just can't stand ABBA. I took this opportunity to try and understand why I hate this music so much. I Actually gave it a listen, thinking that maybe over the years I'd hear it in a new light, but I couldn't get through any one song to the end. I actually like the production, it's got that kind of 70s airy mix - apparently a complaint is that the mix is too busy and overall too polished, but I don't hear it. It's nothing like today's over-compressed pop music. Rhythm section is super tight. And there's no denying those 2 guys are brilliant at writing catchy pop songs. But for whatever reason I find it grating to listen to. Way too corny, too campy and sugary. I tried to watch mama mia with my daughter this summer and got up less than halfway through. Those tunes do create ear worms for me, but just the worst kind. Giving it a 2 for how incredibly catchy some of the songs are.

Really enjoyed this. I found it very listenable as far as prog goes. The different sections of the songs were groovy enough to keep my interest even while listening to it sober.

Couldn't connect with this. The studio recording isn't great, as early punk I guess it gets a pass on that, but at any rate I didn't find the music or vocals interesting.

Overall I like the concept, and the full detour from common popular music harmony.

The opening track is the highlight of this album for me - what a great organ solo! Lazy is an interesting blues-rock tune, and the Space trucking yells are pretty cool, but I found the rest to be kind of standard classic rock stuff - and there's no way I'm listening to Smoke On the Water again. Hearing Highway Star did get me to check out Jon Lord though, dug his solo album Sarabande. Saw this as well, thought it was interesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy6eRSeCyWI

Good psychedelic music. Did not realize this is the original "Naked if I want to", cool track. But I really dislike the drums panned to one side on this album.

Cool band, cool sound, I just wish I liked the songs more. For whatever reason I just can't connect with them. If I was going to create a band I'd probably want it to have an overall sound like this, but when I hear them I always hit next. The songs are catchy, just not compelling.

I love Steve Earle. I think he's a great songwriter. I dug the Mountain and Copperhead Road. Album is from 87 and sounds like it - the vibe of it kind of reminds me of the Bodeans Outside Looking In (which is way more 80s sounding imo) with better songwriting and better musicians. I actually love that Bodeans album so I don't mean that as a slight. The only dig I have on this album is that it's a bit polished for me, but I like the songs enough to still revisit them.

Didn't know what to expect with this, but I totally dig it. Super funky bass lines (both real and 303 style), funky guitar against electronic drums. I checked out a couple of other albums by them and am not as into those, but this one slams.

Edwards/Rodgers are badass, but this album is too disco for me.

If I'd never heard this before, I'd go higher, but the radio play just beat me down. Totally amazing pipes, but I don't need to hear it again. Sounds like a made for radio album by a generational talent.

Really enjoyed this. Comes across to me as Portugal, the Man meets Meat Puppets. Street Joy and Keys nicely break up the more intense tracks like Back at the Farm or Anvil. Good mix as well imo.

Never heard this before - opening track rocked, killer guitar toan. Vibe I got was rocked out soul. Didn't get dig all the tracks (moon), but a solid album. Cool sound and good song writing for a pretty straight ahead rock album with good song writing.

Beautiful album. To my pop music ears some of the tracks come off as old movie cinematic, not sure how to describe it - but I know nothing about tango. Also wish Burton was turned just a touch. Loved the violinist. Astor Piazzolla kind of looks like Joe Zawinul without the beanie.

Coolest cymbal crash ever.

People seem to either love him or hate him. I'm in the former camp, but have to admit I haven't really listened to anything after Born in the USA. Not crazy about that album because it was on the radio so much as a kid. Love the first 4 albums though, with Darkness my fave.

Always loved this album, it's one I can go back to again and not tire of - I loved Wilco when I first heard it, but can't say I revisit them now. This album is different though and stays fresh for me. Tons of great tracks here from both Bragg and Wilco. The writing from Woody Guthrie is amazing - love the storytelling and imagery the songs create. Great sound and good vocals back them up well.

I was feeling as I think this album would want when I listened, and it hit me right. Band is incredibly tight. I had a vague recollection of the chorus to Cisco Kid, but re-listening - yeah, so fuggin grooving. Just not in love with rest of the tracks. Had to look these guys up, holy shit, didn't realize all that was them. As a band 5, the album 4.

When I was a kid I somehow attached to warehouse songs and stories but otherwise husker du and bob I never listen to - but holy shit I thank them for that album.

This album is really cool and so is Joni Mitchell, but I just never really listen to her. Appreciate the Jaco tracks, also just like how she tosses the usual pop song format and it's just kind of poems set to funky chords. Overall, it's pretty, thoughtful, and unique.

As a kid I discovered Alex Chilton by way of the Replacements. No idea who he was but I went out and bought High Priest, brought it home and was like what the fuck is this? But he grew on me, and I discovered Big Star. Can't say I love every song on this album, but this gets 4 stars the first half hits. Overall a pretty unique sounding album.