1001 Albums Summary

Awesome. Hadn't listened in ages, and it hasn't lost a thing.

Classic

I dont know how to rate a classic. Ive never listened to a lot of rap, because I felt like I couldnt relate to it, so I cant really compare this to anything else. But as a person who grew up through the ascendance of hip-hop, I can recognize skills when I hear it. It's not something that I would listen to a lot, but I do appreciate the skill and songs.

Awesome- cant believe I never listened to this before. More raw, more punk, than later The Who.

Classic. I appreciate its influence, which I hear on many of the bands I love. That said, its not something I would listen to regularly.

I've never been a Morrissey fan, but gave this a fair shake. The songs are beautiful. His voice is gorgeous. The production is lush. Still, just not my jam.

I'm not one of those people that really gets into the blues. That said, this recording is electric, and its influence on rock music is undeniable.

Adele has a beautiful voice, and she's a lovely person. Her songs are very emotionally touching and well written. It just is not my jam. I listenednto the entire album to give it a fair shake, and just can't see myself listening again on purpose.

My grandparents owned a little dive bar, and I remember these songs from the jukebox. It's a whole lot of memories. And Buck Owens - what a guitarist.

Perfect. No kotes

Beautiful.

A classic, Ive loved it for years

I never listened to much post-80s metal/rock until this album came out. Changed me. I'm not a Metallica fan, but I love this album.

Exceptional

These standards are classic, well-crafted songs. Willie's unadorned voice brings a fresh sincerity to music that can often be a little overwrought.

Really love the bluesier songs, the folkier songs aren’t as appealing to me.

Like this a lot more than expected. Thought it would be more industrial, but its (for the most part) melodic and trance-y. Will listen again.

Somehow, Id never heard of this Its going into heavy rotation.

Timeless. Sounds like it was always supposed to exist. Chris Robinson's voice is raw and soulful without a hint of affectation, and the band plays like they've been doing it for decades. Seeing Things alone justifies every bit of praise this album gets. Essential.

Bowie's voice floats above the music like he's observing it rather than living in it. Technically brilliant and clearly with something to say, but the emotional detachment keeps it at arm's length for me. Mad respect but I just don't connect the way I need to.

Such light hearted musicality. I love when a talented group of musicians makes fun music like this. G. is a got dang treasure.

Timeless and achingly human. Old Man and Heart of Gold are the obvious entry points but the whole album rewards the time spent listening. Neil's voice has never sounded more unguarded, and the sparse production lets every word land exactly where it should. A Man Needs a Maid always stops me in my tracks - the way the London Symphony Orchestra arrangement sweeps in under one of his most vulnerable lyrics, and it's just devastating every time Ive heard it in the last 40-some years.

Stunning. The blues connection is undeniable — not influence, but origin. Touré's guitar touch is so light and precise it almost shouldn't hit as hard as it does. Familiar and completely foreign at the same time. Essential listening for anyone who loves the blues - its like listening to music genesis.

The real thing.

Soul Mining has moments of real brilliance — Uncertain Smile alone justifies the listen. Johnson's ambition is clear but the album is uneven, veering between genuinely affecting and slightly overwrought. Some excellent lyrics that really hit, but most are more interesting than immediately lovable. Worth returning to, not essential.

Good stuff, not my vibe.

I came into this expecting more pure punk aggression, found something considerably more sophisticated. The rhythm section carries a funk groove that the guitar deliberately works against, and somehow it locks. The lyrics are sharp political writing delivered with real urgency and clever delivery. Surprised me.

I know this is a classic, but it just doesnt hit me the way I need it to. Frank Black misses me with something. The songs Kim sings on hit, though.

Sorry, I cant listen to Nazis.