1001 Albums Summary

Satisfying, energetic riffs. Feels like the origin of corny lyrics though Fave tracks: Nighttrain, Mr. Brownstone, Paradise City, Sweet Child O’ Mine, Rocket Queen

Anything I could possibly say about this album as a 27-year-old in 2025 feels frivolous. Listening to The Wall creates a visual montage of every band after 1979 that will be inspired by Pink Floyd. I prefer the theatrics of the A Side. Fave songs: In the Flesh?, The Happiest Days of Our Lives-> Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 2, The Trial

repetitive, uncreative, and inauthentic def their best album cover tho no favorite songs because nothing stood out to me

If I’m truthful, Marvin Gaye’s music has never been very interesting to me. It all kind of sounds the same, so I was excited to listen to this one because I’m determined to acquire a taste for it. I used to feel the same about Frank Ocean. I couldn’t really hear what made it unique until I listened to it a lot, and now he’s one of my favorite artists. I think this album was a good introduction; it’s short and sweet. His lyrics are genuine, hopeful, and call for peace- the accompaniment reflects that. Whatever instruments I’m hearing (flutes, strings etc.) create a really magical sound at times. He also just has a really soothing voice. This album brought to mind a few artists that I think may have been influenced by Marvin Gaye including the aforementioned Frank Ocean and Michael Kiwanuka. Fave tracks: What’s Going On, What’s Happening Brother, Right On, Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

I loved this! ’D’ was adventurous and kept my attention. I wonder if Improvement Movement was inspired by this album. At times I was reminded of indie rock essential artists like The Black Keys, Band of Horses, and Coldplay. I’m not super into jammy stuff, but I can appreciate artistry in almost every form, so no points taken off for that. I’m curious to hear how their music has progressed. Fave tracks: It’s Him!, Steet Joy, Bess St., Keys

I don’t have the vocabulary to properly appreciate the Blues, but I loved this! I recognized so many songs! Fave tracks: Mannish Boy, I Want to Be Loved #2, I Can’t Be Satisfied

I don’t have the vocabulary to properly appreciate the Blues, but I loved this! I recognized so many songs! Fave tracks: Mannish Boy, I Want to Be Loved #2, I Can’t Be Satisfied