1001 Albums Summary

This is the closest I will get to liking a U2 album. Bono is still an ass and The Edge's guitar riffs still suck, though.

This was the first album I listened to where I really understood what Phil Spector's Wall of Sound exemplified. I really wish he had at least one extra bass player in there because it is really hard to hear. I think this is an iconic album. Aside from William Shatner's Christmas album, I think this is the best Christmas album released by humans. Obviously there are some cartoon and puppet bangers out in the world. -1 stars for Phil Spector as a person, which I feel will become a common theme as I listen to more albums.

I hate live albums. I also hate fake live albums. Songs are decent.

I don't know what it is about this album, but aside from a few songs I was feeling really underwhelmed. I think the style is just not my vibe. Clearly the musicianship was great. I think I'm one of those people most of these reviews make fun of for liking their earlier work better.

I really like the first half of this album. 8 am indifferent towards the second.

I just can't get in to electronic music. I guess we have this band to thank for non rave electronica.

I have a lot to say about this album, not just because I am from New Jersey. First off, I still am of the strong belief that unless under very specific circumstances, like Devo, synths and keyboards suck and songs would be better without them. Anyway, to me this album exemplifies realizing your adulthood is shaped by broken promises you were taught to believe in combined with coming to terms with navigating a home that is no longer welcoming or home. It makes me think about driving around my hometown around 2008/2009 visiting from school, still feeling the aftermath of 9/11 and the following wars, coupled with major economic uncertainty. This is one of the few records I can say I just feel. Plus it's kind of funny people completely miss the point and think these songs are upbeat and all 'merica!

This was really interesting. Idk if I'll ever listen to this again, but I am going to check out their other work.