1001 Albums Summary

Sounds like bland brit pop rock that's 25 years too late for the beatlemania craze. Their main hit single (There She Goes) and final track (Looking Glass) both feel out of place with the rest of the album. Looking Glass was my favorite track, ending the album on a high note, however it couldn't save the remainder of the bland tracks

Starts out strong, however lacks the longer the album goes on. Keeps a good cohesive feel throughout, but is average overall

Solid album, can tell how influential this has been since it's release

WOW - went into listening to this with zero expectations, came out absolutely blown away. Unlike any album I have ever listened to before - the closest comparison I can think of is Gnarls Barkley's St. Elsewhere Overall, beautifully melodic, perfectly mixed, and there isn't a wasted second throughout. In the center of it all is Janelle Monae's stunning vocals, bravo! My only complaint - there are a few sound effects throughout which are overdone/almost feel childish, however if that is the biggest complaint, then it feels like I'm almost grasping at straws

Was surprised by how much I didn't like this album. I've heard sledgehammer and in your eyes often and have always noted how melodic they sound, how they must've been ahead of their time when they were released. However it seems that those two songs are the high point of this album - everything else sounds like plain, overproduced 80s/90s drivel

Glad I could listen to an example of the weirdness that is Devo. Somewhat unique entry on the 1001 albums list, and you can definitely tell this was an influence for/rival to talking heads. Pretty good listen overall, although there were a few songs which were a bit too weird and brought this great album down to a 3

Kid rock is like the guy in his late teens/early twenties who hangs out pre-teens/high schoolers - when you're younger he seems like the coolest guy ever, but then when you're in your late teens/early twenties you realize that he's a fucking weirdo and always has been Now, stepping aside on my feelings on kid rock as a person and providing my comments on devil without a cause: it fucking sucks. There are no redeemable qualities to it. In regards to the lyrics, I had to look up to see how old kid rock was when this album released - based on the gross out disgusting "heh women are objects" elements of many lyrics throughout, I would've guessed that he was no older than 13 when this album released, but to my shock he was actually twice that age. The backing music itself sounds like a parody of 70s and 80s traditional country, which I myself questioned how/why kid rock would even consider himself country. Pair that with the worst, most overly produced guitar/drums and you have the shit sandwich that is this album. The only way I could see anyone enjoying this album is if they go into it acting as if it is a parody of country/rap/rock tropes from the past 30+ years, however even then you have to deal with putting this crime against music into your head and I wouldn't wish that against your worst enemy I listened to this album all the way through to you wouldn't have to. If you're still reading at this point, take heed to this warning: don't listen, give it a 1, and spend the hour plus you would've listening to this album to do something productive with your life, like going on a walk or volunteering at your local food bank

I own this album on vinyl and pulled it out for a fresh listen. Disclaimer, my father is the world's biggest who fan so I grew up listening to the who on repeat and I'm biased towards liking the group. I've always been conflicted on how to feel about the who. Part of me feels they are a vanilla 60s-70s rock group who relies on gimmicks such as creating their own "rock operas", not too far from a band like Rush. However, another part of me has always enjoyed their stuff as music that "rocks" - I look for music that is loud and which I don't have to think much about, a la foo fighters. Having been a few years since I last listened to Who's next, I went into listening to this album thinking I would feel the latter: it's classic Rock that's fairly unassuming. However, from the opening instruments on baba o riley to the final guitar chords on won't get fooled again, I was reminded why the who is more than just plain classic rock - every track has its own unique layer of instruments, commanded by Keith moons overarching drum beats. I come to understand as well how they were so popular in the 60s and 70s, as their mix of various keyboards, synths, and guitar effects throughout each song must have been truly revolutionary considering music at the time. As I listened to the main singles (baba o riley, behind blue eyes, won't get fooled again), I was reminded why the who is still fairly well known today - their music has staying power and has remained culturally relevant even 50+ years later. If you played any of these tracks to the average person, I guarantee they would at least recognize the music; it's used in popular media today, whether in various car commercials, or as the opening theme to CSI miami, or by the famous blue man group live cover performance. Above all, the who made catchy, enjoyable music that is rhythmically sound. This listen brought me something that I hadn't thought about in prior listens: the overall message/theme of the album of the cycle of young people starting a political/social revolution, only to see once they've become old that the change they brought forth was similar to what they originally fought against, and is now being uprooted by the next generation. This contributes to the album's staying power as being so well known, as it is as relevant today as it was 50+ years ago. As I listened to this album, I realized that my like of the who is actually a love of the who. I thoroughly enjoy every part of who's next. To me, the only thing holding this album back from being a perfect 5/5 is the forgettable nature of some of the in-the-middle tracks (my wife, getting in tune), however listening to this tracks still sparks joy and brings me back to the fact that the who has been and always will be a group that rocks

Solid album in which I enjoyed the consistent industrial sound. Short of 5 stars as it drops off at the end

Confused as to why this album is included in this list. Sounded to me like mick jagger and friends singing about doing drugs but with a more country sound. It feels generous to give this 3 stars, however there are redeemable qualities - a few good tracks (can't you hear me knocking, brown sugar, wild horses), plus an ensemble of differing instruments saves this album from being bad

Very instrumentally sound, very catchy throughout, must've been revolutionary when it released however sounds very plain by today's standards. Short of 5 stars as the tracks don't feel very cohesive

Very few pieces of media make me feel the way that Lost in the Dream made me feel. Took me back to the summer between high school and college, that in-between time where my friends and I felt invincible. Where independence could flourish. Where responsibilities were completely tossed out the window, and stress didn't exist. Maybe the last time where it truly felt like everything was going to be alright. What else can I say about this album that hasn't already been said. It's a masterpiece. The instruments are masterfully mixed. Nothing feels out of place. The folksy, alternative, atmospheric sound is perfect. My first exposure to the war on drugs, and definitely not my last. First album on this list that made me want to drive to my nearest record store and look for this album

Listening to this made me feel like an in-the-midst-of-puberty middle schooler, and no that isn't a compliment to Van Halen. Only thing that saves this album from being 1 star is the masterful guitar and drum work of Eddie and Alex van halen

Aged pretty poorly given synth pop falling out of favor in the 90s. In general the album feels pretty jumbled and disjointed, the thing that prevents it from being 1 or 2 stars is the staying power of the hits included on this album, especially considering many different groups (Weezer, Lorde) covering everybody wants to rule the world in the 2010s

Pretty plain, standard folk music. Songs feel somewhat disjointed/random/non-cohesive. What helps the album is hearing the passion in Joni Mitchell's voice, you can feel the energy through that

It's fine. Lyrics are decent, beats are on par for mid-90s rap. Ranking this a little lower given the context of this being "1001 albums to listen to before you die", as to me this feels like a plain rap album from one of the members of wu tang

As I listened to this album, I struggled with how to rate it. It's not bad, it just sounds like plain, boiler plate, no frills, 80s country. However, in the spirit of this generator, I remembered that this is supposed to be "1001 albums to listen to before you die", and if I had never listened to this album, I can honestly say that it would not have impacted my life either positively or negatively. As a result, it makes me mad that this seemingly average album is even included with the "1001 best albums" when there are likely many albums that could have been included in its place

Going into this I didn't have a high opinion of the smashing pumpkins - as a millennial it felt like they were the butt of many jokes, their main singles from the 90s were horribly overplayed on the radio, and they just seemed lame. However, this album pleasantly surprised me. Although the main singles (tonight, tonight, 1979) might seem eh on their own, listening to them for the first time with the rest of this album makes sense; these songs fit perfectly with the ensemble that is Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness Musically, this album is absolutely beautiful - while it seems like such a wide range of instruments used throughout to back Billy Corgan's distinct vocals may seem like it's doing too much on the surface, it is absolutely the glue that holds together this masterpiece. Two main surprises from this album are its ability to stretch over a wide range of genres (and hitting those genres very well, especially each of the more grungey/metal tracks), and the feeling that, even at slightly over 2 hours, none of the tracks feel out of place, or that theres something missing. Understanding too that this album is meant to emulate the wide range of emotions one goes through during their teenage years into their early twenties, the juxtaposition of loud, angry music with light, atmospheric tracks works perfectly. Overall, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness is a perfect album. I never at all expected this from the smashing pumpkins, but color me impressed

When I first saw the album cover I thought, cool this sounds like some alternative band I've never heard of. Boy, was I wrong My first DNF. I made it through the first 7.5 songs and felt it was safe to stop as I probably would've died of shock if any of the last 4 tracks were any different from the first 8. I really don't understand why this album is on this list. The lyrics are corny, the instrumentals are horribly overproduced pop of the 80s. I legit had to look up this group to make sure it wasn't a group that spoofed cheesy 80s romantic songs There aren't any redeemable qualities to this album. As each song went on, I longed for this album to be over. I questioned how anyone could willingly listen to this and enjoy it. I can honestly say I could've gone the rest of my life without listening to this album and nothing would've changed

Starts out a bit eh, improves as the album goes on. The last few songs are what elevate this album from a 2 to a 3 I understand that this is one of those "influential" albums that led to a number of grungey offshoots in the 90s (nirvana, pearl jam, etc), however it doesn't hold up well in the 2020s, particularly because all of those bands in the 90s emulated the pixies's sound and were a step better

First half of this album is very very good - not perfect, but Bowie does a fantastic job of making weirdly beautiful music, especially in the title track, "Heroes". Although many often tried to imitate him, no one could truly recreate what made Bowie, Bowie Not sure if it was his heroin-addled brain, or him smelling his own farts, or both, but the second half of this album completely falls off. Although some of the atmospheric instrumentals do well to save this from being a total disaster, Heroes really goes from a great album to faux-artistic crap

Pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoy this album. Guessing it's one of those "revolutionary" albums that was the first of its kind when it released. Vocals and backing instruments are very good, Buckley does a great job of mixing everything together and making a "wall of sound"

It's pretty solid house music, feels like the transition between aphex twin/daft punk and swedish house mafia/Skrillex

This is a very well made album - I enjoyed the frenetic pacing throughout, as well as the smooth transitions. Only thing holding this back from 5 stars are the multiple occasions in which the pace is too frenetic, leading to this album sounding more like noise and less like music