1001 Albums Summary

This is one of those albums I had heard a lot about, and I had even listened to the big singles from it, but I'd never listened to the whole thing. After listening to it, I can see why it’s still talked about to this day. The songs' themes are reflective without feeling preachy, and much of it still applies to the present, so it doesn’t feel dated. Lauryn Hill was the clear standout, whether she’s rapping or singing, she elevates every track. The skits were a hit or miss for me, sometimes I felt they added to the song, but sometimes they felt like they dragged on and interrupted the flow of the album. I think the production brought soul, r&b, and hip-hop so well together. Not perfect, but very close.