1001 Albums Summary

In and out. Sass all over the shoo. Cant not like it.

I feel i have to give it 5 stars. Its more for its affect on me when i first heard it. It is too long. But in the right scenario its great .

Fair enough. Few stand out tracks but far too long. Found the repetition of everything a bit tiresome after an hour. Sound of Sulver is better.

Really liked it. Feared it would be too long, but the opposite was welcome. Can hear artists from the period in there, King Crimson, Bowie etc the good stuff from Roxy Music condensed. More i listened to it, more i appreciated it Suffered from the Poor sound quality at times. But if shouldnt be getting pissing 2's

Not my bag, but take it for what it is: campfire music. Wouldnt have the same effect sat watching TV at home or cooking an omelette I openly laughed out loud on Wind is The Swift which i dont think was the intent.

FUNKY UP YOUR GENITALS.

Actually benefits from rhe Live element. Personality and fan interactions add to the feel of the album I gave Little Richard 3, who i think may have benefitted from Live format too. Nice afternoon cheer up boogie album

Undoubted Classic. Takes you on dynamic journey, not predictable. Lesson on how to order and structure an album. Doesnt overstay its' welcome. Leaves you wanting more.

Not in the know regarding Jazz. But i like the more up-tempo numbers on here. Can go about your day with this playing and have a bit of a finger click or Swing-ya-Pants from time to time. Dont feel like I can give it a 2.

Haunting simplicity. Delicate and Heavy Henry Rolinsy vibes. Without the arrogance. Washer and Good Morning Captain stand out.

Although i found it enjoyable, I think that had more to do with the genre itself rather than anything this album did. Best served upside down in a car, in the water, on GTA San Andreas. Or at Revolution De Cuba in Sheff.

Its ok. Green Light is a tune. I like the understated nature and simplicity. Hate the thing she does with her voice like Tom Grennan. e.g. Instead of saying 'for' says 'foi' Feels like its not foi me bit like Billie Eilish isnt. decent foiiii what it is though I suppose.

I like grufty, but his voice here is often hard to listen to Opening song is great. Id give that a 4.5 the rest of the album gets a 3

Bit self indulgent. Enjoying smell of own farts too much. Quality musicianship. But too long for that reason. enjoyable at times. Same ballpark as Steely Dan. But Not as good Wont get a revisit

Enjoyed it. Felt like a collection of songs more than cohesive album, But liked it all the same. At the time bet it was major. Snappy songs. Always good. Could put it on anytime and it would enhance your omelette.

An out of body experience. Didn't want to move on first listen, just tapped my foot and nodded my head. Sat mellowing in musical joy. No i'm not high, Sir. Wondrous.

Going from Steely Dan to this was interesting. Assuredly grufty & up front. Beautifully unpleasant. Bit long. Coulda got rid of a couple I wouldnt eat your poached on toast with it. Give you indigestion.

Never really given Pyblic Enemy a proper listen. Only the odd thing here and there Bet it was massive at the time. Attitude for days. Didnt expect Flash fucking Gordon. Decent. I wouldnt eat your poached on toast to it but for different reasons. They might get swiped.

Couldnt play it as intended: On a Friday night. Off your bonce. So that probably harmed it on 1st listen. Enjoyed its' 90s rave-ness and Groove on 2nd listen. Lyrically abysmal at times but Its a top tier example of what it is: 90's to its' core

Pleasant. Enjoyable enough. Could easily have it on in the background. Can sorta 'appreciate' why its so appreciated in the jazz sphere. Or whatever shape Jazz is. Cant give it too high a rating, caus im just flirting around the Cuboid of Jazz. Plain omelette.

Was Alright. Understated, Beta Band ish. Required a 2nd listen. 'Im The Man who Loves You' onwards stood out. Ive listened to em before Couldnt remember much about em. Like you forgot youd made Eggs, went for a poo and you have to eat em cold

Knew I liked this album. N8ce revisiting it. Less predictable and less repetition for repeyitions sake than their orher one. Sounds great with earphones. Dippy egg.

Remember liking it, not heard it in a while. His lyrics are still good on here Not skipping nothing. Even interludes.

Clangy and meaty. Bitesize songs. Beef Jerky. Raw, unproduced feel, ok 1st and last songs are the best. Basically, youve got some unexplained meat with your eggs.

I dont even know if I listened to the right thing. Wjatever i listened to gave me a headache. For those reasons it's getting my first 1. Youve dropped your eggs on the floor before you could cook em.

YyyYessss Please. Finger clickin' goodness Found myself strutting round my 'ouse... In a good way! Some sort of Extravagant fucking Quiche.

Though i prefer Ziggy Stardust of the two. This is still an undoubted classic. It ramps up the dynamism and intrigue up to 100 Prefer the scaled back version of The Prettiest Star. good on earphones. Imagine being around when this came out. Itd blow yer mind.

A journey of an album. Well crafted. Knew what they were doing. Can imagine would get on your nerves if youre not in the mood for it though. Which i wasnt.

Lyrics bland, music good. Like the mix of keyboards and guitar Better in headphones I cant say more than decent though. Standard boiled egg, nowt with it.

Had to have Mr. Presley in a music rundown. Never really got him, not really for me. Can appreciate at the time was probably major. Nice enough. Can boogaloo to it. Under half an hour which is nice. Wont be revisiting, mind.

Timeless. Iconic original voice, creates a classy ambience whenever you need... that sort of thing. Enjoyable.

Of the time. Nice vibe though, comedic, enjoyable feel Think this guys mental instability is being misjudged as personality You're enjoying scrambled eggs, then someone slaps a fistful of jam in the middle of it. I'll try it. But not again.

Other than the singles which aredecent, rest of the album is meh. Northern Star knocked it from a 3 to a 2

Very 80's. Very girly. Very Pop. Very manufactured. When you were mine is a Prince song, this is an awful version of it Time After Time is great. Other than that: quite poor. At the time bet she was 'very unusual' But many have mimicked the cute, weird female act at this point. Doesnt hold up.

Everything ive heard of Earth Wind and Fire has been plain Boogieful. This has more depth. Soulful. I Liked it. Bit manic at times Not terrific. But good. Poached egg, No toast.

Id liken it to Queen: A Night at The Opera, borh are set up as a journey/Production of an album Think i like this more. The Jamaica song is well out of place, and the album is too long Dont think can give it a 4, but a high 3, aye

Prefer earlier Police. Think at this point theyre a bit fulla themselves. Sting was going solo Songs about nowt. Or stuff i dont care about. Synchronicity 2 is good, and Every Breath You Take, but heard em before. Eggs are past their sell-by date

Very American, nice sounding but not really my bag. Didnt offend me, didnt do out for me either. Frig off with the harmonica. Woulda preferred B ry

Short simplistic songs but long album Was a point at uni where everyone was listening to Black Keys. Ive got a few of their albums, they arent a regular listen but i remember this and Attack and Release being their better albums Yep.

Theres repetition and theres too much repetition. This is the latter tbh. Theyve got better albums. Da funk & Around The World great. But think they got better at Radio friendly shizz later on.

Says this is the album she'd not finished before she died, which gives the listen a bit more resonance. Think her voice started grating on me after 2nd song however. Liked Half Moon where she sang and didnt shriek as much. Can get why its inspirational though.

Hard not to have a boogie- Oogalu to this. Couple of misses on this album, but otherwise pretty sublime Go on Chic! High 3 And remember The whole world's a circus dont you be the clown.

Never listened to it. I like the fact irs a coherent album, interludes and tie ins. not just a collection of songs as many albums of the period were. revolutionary. I appreciate the humour and lyrics. Clearly precursor for albums like Songs For The Deaf and Modern Life Is Rubbish being able to be made True album experience. If youre gonna attempt to be political though, at least get the country's name right... 4 for the effort

few decent songs, but 3 Ramones songs is enough for anyone. Hate the look. Cant understand him half the time. Your eggs' got hair in it. I cant give everyone a 3. But other than that...

Genuinely never heard of him before Thought this was great, thoroughly enjoyable. Didnt know he wrote Everybodys Talkin' Great voice, Minister/Preacher tone great and the extra syllable he puts on everything. Feels like a discovery.

You know, His lyrics make it obvious of his unwokery. Get over it. He didnt kill anyone. Despite his many mentions of it. *worried look* Great album. Does lag a little at the end mind

Djou know what, its better than i remember, some nothing songs but a few catchy tunes. Better albums if the period that arent on here though.

3 For Stuck In A Moment Alone. Rest if the album nah

All you can maybe say negative is songs are often too long. But other than that, great album. Oozing with originality, funky, genre spanning deliciousness. Eggs.

Nah, not for me. Just someone frigging about. Might as well have recorded me on the keyboards in Music in 2005. Not interesting, Not funny. If he didnt record & produce it himself, whoever didnt talk him out of it deserves a slap too.

Required a 2nd listen. Found it quite irritating 1st listen. Heard first song before, and Gnarls Barkley's version of Gone Daddy Gone Lou Reed vocal vibes in some parts. the backing vocals bring a lot. Grew on me.

Would be more appreciated having tooted summink. Not as uber muscular as Mothership which we reviewed. Cant help but compare it to other of their albums which i prefer. Still v. enjoyable. And the monologues are fantastic. Id buy an album of his motovational speeches.

Aware of rhem but never listened to an album. Think youve gotta be inn the mood for this. Definitely too long. Good for putting on and doing what youre doing. Impressive Psych and Meatiness. Obvs inspirations for King Gizzard. Coulda done without the Alan Rickman monologues but y'know

Enjoyable. Irritating at times. Theyve got so many albums i think id enjoy a greatest hits. Id go see em live. This albums ok.

Anthem after anthem. I prefer the Use Your Illusions tbh But you cant argue its a monster of a debut. Should be part of every lad's music education.

The 'i remember You was conflicted' poem running through it tying it together makes it feel like a thought out, complete album. Some absolute tunes on here. The different voices gives it sonething extra at tines. At other times its a bit naff. Elements of R&B, Hip Hop & Funk Teetered between 4.5 and 5.

Right up my fucking street, this. Blew Gabrielle's Walk On By out the water. Feels luke he joins in when he feels like it. On his terms. You wanna leave it 2 minutes before you say a word, thats alllllriiiight. This album itself cant get a 5, but might have to seek out more isaac. Dippy egg and soldiers. The egg's so dippy its outrageous.

Vivid flashbacks of dancing on mdma with Glowstix at Glastonbury to Justice, light shows and live act be ace Heard this album before, is decent. in the right scenario : v.good. DVNO major highlight. 3.5 to 4. I'll round it up.

Was alright to have on in the background. Wasnt what I expected from someone called Barry. Think its maybe a bit tryhard to be cool and cultured. Borderline irritating? 2.5

Got a new loop pedal and stuff? Ah cool, No I Dont wanna listen to you experiment with it Felt like he was enjoying it more than I was. Stuff was happening musically. I wont remembwr it half an hour after listening though. 2.5

Good for the Thin White Duke era. TVC15 and Stay are cracking. Bit busy or yopey in other moments. Always hated Wild Is The Wind. So Cant give Our Dave 5 for this unfortunately. 4.5

Preferred Kind of Blue of the two Miles albums. was more chilled and cool. This was abrasive and echoey. Not enjoyable. I tried. Not my bag. At all. I mean the 2nd side was more enjoyable. But the 1st side had already ruined things.

Shrug. What was the point in that then? Never get that time back...

Got this album at home. Always thought its a very good album. Bones of You is great. Friend of Ours is touching, Among Other highlights. Rest of Elbow's stuff doesnt do a lot for me. But this album's their peak.

I know its a classic, but all the sound effects make it feel a bit dated. i had to skip Great Gig in The Sky. When you get into the songs theyre great. 4.5

I liked this. More tuneful, pleasant and chill. More of a noticable journey than other jazz records weve rated on here. The lyrics were unexpected. However brief. I assumed he was a mute who could only communicate through his instrument.

Very nice. Dont think they all need to sing at the same time. Back off. Sit down Stills. Our House is sublime. 5 for that. 3.5 for the rest.

Very nice album. Even if at times it has Blue Peter theme vibes. Ive got a Richard Thompson album, its ok. But Linda's voice and their dynamic brings a lot more. Think i'll round it to a 4, Even 3.5 seems unkind

Fuck sake Bob! Better than I expected tbh. I start enjoying it though then the fucking harmonica comes in. His lyrics are good. As he's a poet. His songs always go on too long. As he's a poet. If Tangled up in Blue was shorter itd be reet good. I wont rag on Bob too much. Sure is fun though.

Nice enough for what it is. Found myself whistling along. Live elwment gives it a communiry feel. Can imagine it as backgeound to a silent cartoon.

For raves, for motivation or for kicking someine's head in: top tier. Its a 'Get some bollox about you' album. I wouldnt advise driving to it. Youd veer four lanes and end up in someones privet hedge. Eggs would also end up shot putted across the living room.

V.good album. Dont think theres a bad song. Even the Spanish one. Needs a 2nd listwn to be fully appreciated i thi k. Golden Lady is great. One of the top three songs ever written about apples. Gets an extra half point as a fellow blindmun.

Not bad as far as Punk goes. Seems like a charismatic lead singer and the music is pretty tight and guitars sound decent. Bet they were good to see live. No idea what he was talking about at any point. Which is both a positive and a negative. ...Probably

Perry Farrell's voice brings a distinctiveness Jane Says and last song very good. Just wanted to listen to Been Caught stealing rhough

Pleasantly surprised to hear it was vocalist from The Knife. 2nd song was where i worked it out. I like the World Music/Electronic/Chill/Sinister vibes. Maybe got a little bored of the voice changer thing by the end 3/3.5

Created a moody vibe which is good if youre in the mood for it. Which i am. Sometimes. Not today: Guitars get repetetive and samey and Smith's repeating of lines meant it was all a bit samey. Was hood for what it is.

First album I ever bought. So ive got a soft spot for it. Some tunes on here. Prime Nu Metal, mosher era Enough time has gone by that i can appreciate it again

Pretty good. Good voice, cool attitude. Decent lyrics. A few stand-out tunes. Quite Courtney Barnett vibey, who I think does it better. But i suppose she'd have inspired a lot of those contemporary female acts. So fair play.

2nd attempt to listen. Really didnt mind it. Its of the time. And too long. But first few songs especially, and Waterfalls are pretty good. 2 seems harsh. So 2.5 it is.

Nice Harmonies. Never heard of em. Heard the ine Nirvana covered, but dunno why Id ever seek em out again. Not offensive, but.. shrug

An objectively, brilliantly written album.

Decent album, before they disappeared up their own arse. Dont Panic is a great song. Is very 'The Bends'y But 1 is very harsh

Always liked Elvis Costello. Can imagine his voice could be grating if you dont like it though First 3 songs are great. Plenty of in and out, job done songs. V.decent album 3.5 to 4

Ok album. Saltans of Swing is one of my favourite songs, so everything else on this album pales in comparison. Brothers In Arms is a better album

Some tunes on here. genuinely think interludes are rhe best part Needs 2nd listen to appreciate lyrics Think Shao Lin version of Protect Ya Neck is great

Sounds like it should just BE (wink) a Kanye album. The sound is very much Kanye esque Bout half the album sounded like 'Heard em Say' Decent enough. Other than Go and Testify which i thought were shite

Equal parts Funk and Mania. Great Musicianship. Too accomplished to be Punk, too early for Grunge. Got Stranglers, Pixies and Fugazi vibes Really liked it. 4.5

Listened to this a few times before, very good Is genuinely like a Greatest Hits album. Classic. Think il round it up to full marks

Pretty Grunge. Maybe a bit more predictable than their other albums or Alice In Chains' sound Decent album. Mark Lanegan's voice is the best. Got even better the older and gruftier it got, can see why QOTSA snapped him up Gets a 3.5 for Lanegan alone

Dont think id ever CHOOSE to listen to The Doors. But this was pretty good. Think I preferred rhis to their other album which we reviewed on here. 3.5

More Swingin and Sassy than other stuff Ive heard from Creedence. Enjoyed it mostly. Did get bit repetetive in few parts, even though its only 7 songs long

Bored Me, then got on my nerves. Not sure what is stand out about it. Other albums do whatever this is better. But il give it half a point for being early in on this typa thing. 1.5

Too Scratch heavy. Was like a Terminator album feat public Enemy, half the album it seems like theyre not even there. Felt half arsed. 2.5

I mean this was better than the Playing With Fire album we reviewed before it. But I couldnt be arsed with the self indulgence of this typa jazz after that. Generous 2.

Prefer Master of Reality, but is still a very good album. Genre defining. Ozzy's voice on Paranoid the song has always got on my nerves. But it works better on the album alongside the heavy shit and Planet Caravan prettiness... 4.5

I like Bjork, Got this album. Great start to the album, first 3 songs, The remix of Bigtime Sensuality is a way better version than one on here. Play Dead at end stands out too If you dont like her voice u understand it could get grating, mind.

Nice enough voice. Nice enough songs. Didnt know or care what the songs were about. All a bit samey after a few songs. Dunno why its memorable or why I should give any more of the least fuck than I dont. ¿

Boring. Shit name. Shit album. ...And your Mother stinks!

I liked it rbh. Gutteral throaty nonsense. With ballsy music. Guts, throat and balls. Think rhats how they play their instruments I liked the songs i couldnt understand the lyrics of more, bit like Rammstein. When I understand the lyrics theyre a bit shite. Parts sounded Korn esque. Which i appreciated. Full album is too much but the odd song would be right on.

Some great songs, prefer Smokey Robinson's 'My Girl', Rolling Stones' 'Satisfaction' and Arethas 'Respect' though props for writing that one. Hes got a great voice but prefer when he sticks to the slower numbers. If Sittin On The Dock of The Bay was on here coulda taken it to 4

Not as good as 'Are You Experienced?' Much more swayed to Blues and vocal heavy songs rather than just having in and out bangers like id prefer And Little Miss Strange and 1983 arent Jimi are they Gypsy Eyes is great. Bet at the time it was mind altering though. Bet itd be a good album to partake in that to

Was decent. Very 'produced' though. Her live stuff seems good to see. This is pretty far away from that. Shes got a bit of an understated vocal thing going on which i like. Feels like she could yope more if she wanted but holds it back for special occasions. Tightrope for instance. Really liked Neon Valley Street. Too long though. The last few songs felt like some sort of Andrew Loyd Webber Musical audition. Just pissing about at that point.

Great lyrics, paint the atmosphere brilliantly. Very First lyric is "Liar Liar with the pants on Fire" "i'll prob'ly get arrested when im in my grave." Too many to pick out. His salty grizzled vocals are ace Heartattack and Vine is a great song 4.5

The wrong side of the goblin and ghoul Maiden style which turns me off. Got miles better albums, this feels like it was an obligation for 1001 albums. PILLAGING! The Prisoner, Total Eclipse and Hallowed be thy Name are good though 3.5

Decent. Very inventive. Tiny Dancer is a great way to start the album Didnt enjoy this as much as Goodbye Yellow Brick Road mind, but still Prettyyy Prettyyy Prettyyyy good. 3.5

Good album, though Foos have 3 or 4 better albums. Think this is on here as its Grohl's solo album after Kurt's death, so suppose it is significant. Some bangers and gems on here.

Very nice album. Really liked its Rocky, Choral vibe. Understated voice but dont need much more. Got a starry quality. Could easily put it on in the evening and sit and listen and look at rhe stars

Just ok innit. Was expecting to be blown away. Sonic Youth have always been a band I think i should like but dont do a lot for me. Appreciate theyve inspired a lot of bands I like, but I wouldnt choose to put this on. If you want Clangy, distorty then fair play. But other than Teenage Riot I couldnt be arsed with it Generous 3

Like a Prayer is a good start. Thought 2nd song was the England football song World In Motion. Just ripped it off apparently. If its the other way round Im surprised Madonna didnt sue... 3rd song features Prince. The Cyndi Lauper album that was on here had him on too. Got a lot to answer for has ol' Princy Chops 1 song doesnt make an album. Stop with the nonsense.

Fairly route 1 & predictable. Nice enough. Poppy. Awful lyrics. Gave us Belinda Carlisle so props for that, but not anyrhing to write home about. B52's came on right after this album. They did this sorta thing but about 52 times better

Got just the right amount of class and edge. Short songs. Not staying longer than necessary. Seems almost effortless. Was clearly a massive talent. Enjoyed the transition from classic sounding style into reggae style of Just Friends works great. Always thought Back to Black the song was great. But every song is Objectively very good. Even my dislike of Mark Ronson cant ruin the album. Wow, didnt know the whole album was only 34 mins long either

Too many skits. Juicy and Everyday Struggle good. Other than that, nah

Liked this more than Madonna. Got a way better voice, way more sass and class First 5 songs were good. Private Dancer is a cracking song. Bit long. And Lets Stay Together and Help were all over the place. In a bad way. Think theyve demoted it from 3 to a 2.5 you know.

Is a bit simplistic and boring, Especially the 2nd half. but these 2 albums are still decent. Think I prefer Parachutes of the 2. Its the album aftwr this they went squarely up their own arse. Actually thought Clocks was on that Douchebaggy album. Maybe they didnt make it to 3rd album then... God Put a Smile Upon Your Face is good. Sorta. 2.5

Really liked rhis, Just pleasant and strolling. None of these fuck off on a 4 minute tangent jazz a thons And then tell you its your fault for not liking it. Take Five is a classic. V. Nice. Gu on Dave

Part of my formative years. Doesnt have the same relevance to me as it did when I was 15. But still enjoyed. Can understand why Battery might turn people off, is a little too much as the start of an album. But I appreciate it Damage Inc and Disposable Heroes arent my fave Rest of the album is great though.

I mean Im sure its good to meditate or doob to. But for an album to put on and listen to its not that is it " Wasnt unpleasant. " ...Thats the review

Im sure it was popular, But it's an album to capitalise on The Beatles mania at the time more than anything. Loada covers and Simplistic writing. For this to be the first Beatles on here is puzzling. Alright, but doesnt hold up, given what they and their writing became. 2.5

Low effort/ give-a-fuck-age. Good beats. Distinctive. Liked it. Cant understand half of whats being said, but dont need to. Heard a couple of songs before but the album as a whole is well listenable. Every song is decent. At the time & a few years after, loadsa music people jumped on her bandwagon, Pushing her to show how 'progressove' rhey were. That turned me off her. But suppose thats not her fault Thought it were reet good.