1001 Albums Summary

Maybe the best pop album of the 80s next to Songs From The Big Chair. Still sounds amazing. Hounds of Love can be overwhelming at times, it's more like a record for a special occasion.

Not a fan of double records per se, this one is unfortunally no difference. Yes, it is really well put together and has almost no filler, but in this case, the lyrical content especially towards the end is too much for me.

CSN could be considered a one trick pony, but that one trick is something special. Yes, the songs sound the same. But in its core the s/t of Crosby, Stills & Nash shows three songwriter at the peak of their craft.

I see why there are fans of ska, but I'm still not one of them. The songs are well written and are without a doubt fun, but over the runtime of the entire album the listening experience can only be labeled as grating.

It's close to perfect, some mixing choices aside (Where are the drums?). Yes, it has flutes. Yes, they are very present. But they are, for me, what makes Aqualung to something special and to way more than a run-of-the-mill prog record.

Absolute classic, cannot recommend it enough. Lush sounding, with drive and stunning lyrics. A meticulously crafted masterpiece.

Definitely a very seasonal album, but surprisingly fun. Infectious groove and overall great composition.

One of the greatest albums of all time, easy 5 out of 5. I personally enjoy Fear of Music a bit more, but that does not take away from Remain in Light's greatness.

Came in expecting the worst and was positively surprised. It is - to me - nothing too special, just a slightly more abrasive, but overall relatively normal punk record.

Loved the other albums of them, but this was just alright. Didn't have a bad time listening, but it's really nothing to write home about.

Great and overall round album. Doesn't overstay its welcome and is fun to listen to.

Liked the jazz, but wasn't too keen on the more classical elements. But nevertheless a great way to start a weekend.

Started a bit bland but alright enough. After the third song however I audibly sighed at the prospect of yet another hour of Wal-Mart Wilco.

This kind of jazz has been memed to death, but it's still fun. Do I like it? Yes. Would I like to listen to more albums, that sound like this? Hell no.

Just the right amount of weird to be interesting but not grating. Some more mellow songs I could do without, but a more than decent album nonetheless.

This is fine, but most of the time feels like a showcase of individual skillsets and not like a coherent composition. If one is into elaborate solos: Go for it. I, however, am not.

Not a fan of funk music. I can understand the importance of the record, but I coundln't wait for it to be over.

Absolute classic. It sometimes leans a bit too much into ska for my liking, but 5/5 nonetheless.

I honestly don't know why this obscure album - that even its artist's Wikipedia article fails to mention - should be deemed "required listening". Not my thing anyways, it felt like being stuck in an old-timey lift for almost the entire runtime.

A couple of hits and a couple of songs I do not care about. It's alright, but that's about it.

I don't know. It sure got energy. But so does a nuclear power plant. And I'm not a fan of that either.

I thought 10cc would be hit-or-miss (since I came in knowing only "Im Not In Love" and "Deadbeat Holiday") but this was no-hit-all-miss. Anoyingly so.

Positively surprised. I really liked the jazz elements.

I feel like I should love this more than I do. I can't put my finger on it. Something just feels off.

It might be sacrilegious, but: I don't really like it? Yes, some songs are timeless classics, but others are, well, just there.

Not every musical idea worked, but nonetheless a good record.

Haven't put that on in ages, but it immediately felt like meeting an old pal. Is it the pinnacle of songwriting? Probably not. Did I listen to it three times on repeat? Yes, I did.

This coat has two colors, which are country and western. It starts strong but ends up being quite samey. If it was any longer I would have been annoyed by it, but as it is it was still a good time.

In all fairness: If I was tasked to compile a list of 1001 albums you should listen before you die, there would be some utter garbage on as well.

I really enjoyed this. Yes, it has almost no choruses, but who needs them anyways?

It starts strong, but becomes quite samey. Solid effort nonetheless.

Well made, but nothing too special. Would listen to again.

Overstaying its welcome: The album. It starts fine enough, but could easily do without three or four songs less.

Not my favorite R.E.M. record but a great record nonetheless. I could do without Hairshirt, but that is my only complaint.

Certainly a skilled musician, but nit my cup of tea. The Album is not bad by any means, but alright at most.

The whole thing sure is well made and Chic know how to play. But man, I do not care about that kind of music.

>We want to do something different and hope you like it >continues to make the most basic yee-haw country ever

It was alright. Did I care about music like that before? No. Do I care about music like that now that I've given it a listen? Still no.

Fun, but quite samey. It felt like Get It On stretched over 40 minutes.

I swear to god if I have to listen to that orchestral hit one more time, I go completely insane.

How on earth is this required listening? The album is alright but that's about it.

Unfortunately one of my - if not the - least favorite Beatles record. Does that mean it's bad? No. But their output has way stronger records.

Energetic fun, doesn't overstay its welcome. Would listen to again.

Knowing only Don't You Want Me going in, I was looking forward to an album full of synth bangers. Unfortunately I was disappointed; most of the songs lack in energy and are clearly worse in overall production quality than DYWM.

I'm torn: On the one hand I love this record to bits, on the other hand I never want to listen to it again start to finish. It's good, it really is - but its a challenge every time.

I came in expecting to hate it, but in the end it was just music that I didn't care about; which is somehow worse. The songs itself are alright.

When I started my journey I believed that any record would deserve a review that is at least two sentences long. So here is another one.

Music to fall asleep to. Not bad in any way, but not a necessary piece of music either.

The record was a bit overwhelming. I appreciate the energy, but it is not an album I would listen to on a daily basis.

I like The White Stripes but must admit: This is not the album you should listen to. Not even top 3.

I get it, the man had sex. I knew it before, he has a son whose music I enjoy way more.

The album is fine, what can I say? Fuck Morrissey though (not sexually)

What can I say? It's Rumours by Fleetwood Mac. Great songs, the best album - production-wise speaking - since Abbey Road. Rightfully labeled a timeless classic.

Not great, not terrible. For the first time in my life I couldn't wait to hear Every Breath You Take, after that I couldn't wait for the album to be over.

I feared to not like it, but had a great time. It doesn't overstay its welcome, which helps.

Unfortunately I had David Crosbys If I Could Only Remember My Name just yesterday, which I personally prefer. After The Gold Rush is still a great album though.

Sadly the Big Lebowski joke has already been made. Anyways, hate is a strong word, but I don't care about the fucking Eagles, man.

Hated it in the beginning, but came around and ended up really enjoying it. Greenman is pretty much a proto King Gizzard song, which is a plus.

It was fun to listen to, but basically a Dylon cover project. Wouldn't mind putting it on on a sunny day.

Long but fun. Was kind of afraid that I would dislike it, but that fear was unfounded.

Great as a background on a sunny morning, a bit boring as it is. A mixed bag.

Bland country rock. VERY samey. An annoyance.

Usually I am no fan of live records but this one is different. The setting is special and the energy is really great.

Just the right amount of weird. A truly fascinating record.

I understand the importance of reggae, but it's not for me. It's glorified background music.

It is really great. Deceptacon towers a bit over everything else, but a great record nonetheless.

Solid alternative rock effort. Has it's length unfortunately.

I see why people dislike it but to me this is a really great record to listen to. Yes, it's a slow instrumental effort where not much is going on, but it somehow manages to never be boring.

Not the biggest fan of this kind of jazz. Did the mistake to listen to the full two hour set, an experience I can only describe as grating.

This is my kind of jazz music. Laid back yet intricate.

Very beautiful record, but I rarely listen to it from start to finish. Not because it's bad, it really isn't, but because it's often too much.

Perfect if one's into the more pop side of new wave. Enjoyed it quite a bit.

Kinda fun but also kinda annoying. I'm just not the crowd for funk.

As much as I like Blur, this is NOT an album I come back to. It's solid, but that's about it.

Fun, but a bit too long. Did like it, but wouldn't listen to in full in the foreseeable future.

I've been promised electronica, which I love very much, but all I got was a supercut of cheesy 80s/90s rompler sins.

Great record, but not my first choice when it comes to listening to Elliott Smith. That doesn't mean it's bad in any way.

Oh my god, stop giving me Morrissey records. Bro can sing for sure, but this one meanders around for the entire runtime. And fuck Morrissey (not sexually)

It is simply a great album. If there's anything to criticize, it's probably the slight drop in quality between the "classics" and the deep cuts, but that is about it.

Very same-y, but if one likes that kind of sound, one will probably like that album. It works fine for me.

Not bad, not really great. The Black Keys are overhated, but nothing to write home about either.

I love this to bits. It's sonetimes weird, sometimes surprising, sometimes unnerving. Great album.

I really wanted to like this record, but I simply don't. It drags on for far too long, and the lyrics are nonsensical bordering pretentions.

Great record, but nothing I would listen to on a daily basis. For that it's a bit too heavy.

I came extremely close to giving up listening to this record. While I liked the instrumentals, the vocals were annoying and the lyrical content is even worse.

Way to long but good background music. Not more and not less.

Oh god I hated that. I hate most of glam rock as it is, but glam rock revival gives me a massive ick.

She sure can sing, but this might be the blandest album on the list. At least yet.

Great record, i enjoyed it very much. Not my favorite Pixies record but that doesn't mean it is bad.

Fascinating piece of work with a fascinating history. Leans more into classical music than into jazz, but that doesn't mean it's less great.

I Was afraid to become a Smiths fan but that one does nothing to me. Girlfriend in a Coma is a bop, but that's about it.

Better than I expected, but still not my cup of tea. Sounds very dated.

Very Yee and very Haw. And incredibly dated sounding.

There is only one place and time where such an album could be made and it's the UK in the 90s. Enjoyed it very much, but wouldn't say that I'm a The Fall fan now.

What can I say? It's Rubber Soul by The Beatles. It's easily top 3 of their records, an absolute gem.

That was alright. Came in expecting the worst, was positively surprised.

Way way way too long. The whole thing started to become boring and repetitive after about 15 minutes.

I've always been turned off by the imagery of the album cover so I never gave it a listen. Shame on me, the album is great.

I liked the vibe, but it felt like a forced pick.

Way too long and unbelievably dated. I sincerely did not like this one.

They now their instruments well, but it's basic thrash metal most of the time. That genre is for the most part just not my cup of tea.

One of the greatest albums of all time, what more is there to say?

Musically speaking it is a fine qwork, but I don't know. The Rolling Stones just don't do it to me.

One of my three favorite albums of all time, can't recommend it highly enough. It's beautiful, it's sad, it's dark, it's uplifting. Just perfect in every single way.

Solid folk record. The last track is quite surprising.

Was intimidated by the runtime at first, but the record turned out to be really great. Will return to.

Kanye West may be the most overrated figure in music. He is neither a genius nor a visionary. His production is often clunky and cheesy. The record is alright, but that's about it.

Great record, highly recommend. But it's not for every occasion and works best at night

Wasn't too familiar with Simple Minds before. The record itself is very 80s coded, but nothing special.

Not my favorite Joy Division record, but it gets stronger in the second half. Twenty Four Hours and Decades are great.

This may be the favorite record of the crowd I want to be associated with least. Not her fault, but still.

Not really my thing. Should be flagged for false advertising.

I hate everything about it, the sound, the lyricism (or better complete lack thereof), the "cool" misspelling of the song titles, the cover, the songwriting, everything. Slade is one of these bands you'll find on half-heartedly compiled best-of-the-best-of-the-70s collections, not because they have a lasting impact, but because their licensing is - thanks to their desperate search for continued relevance - dirt cheap. Would give 0/10 if I could.

That was alright. Great songs mixed with fillers but fun to listen to.

It's great, what can I say? Later Nu Metal bands could be annoying, but that doesn't mean it's bad.

Annoying piece of music. Was annoyed by Come On Eileen my entire life, but that's still the best thing on here.

Classic lete 8080s hip hop. Nothing spectacular but by no means bad either.

I understand that it is an important part of music, but still, I probably won't return to it.

It's fine. It's one of these days were listening to an album in this project feels like a chore, but the record itself has is alright.

A mix of Beck, Bloodhound Gang and House Of Pain. Really thought it wouldn't work but was great fun.

A great mix of sometimes chilled out, sometimes even unnerving pieces. Will return to for sure.

I am the wrong audience for this one. Wird all the time to hear Free Bird, heard Free Bird.

I came in with low expectations and was still disappointed. A rather redundant record.

It's a great vibe. Listened to this on a Sunday morning and it fitted perfectly.

I am clearly not white enough for this kind of music. And I am very white.

This album perfectly shows that technical abilities for itself do nothing for me.

Not a fan of funk, but was positively surprised. Still not my favorite record but good nonetheless.

Quite tme considering band and album name and album cover.

Top 5 record of all time for me. It is absolutely perfect.

A bit on the shorter side unfortunately. But a good effort.

I did not care about this record, why is it even on the list?

I was excited about it going in but was disappointed in the end. And Eric Clapton is an asshole.

Thought I would not like it, liked it a bit. But that's about it.

Oh god I hated it. I have the feeling it's just on the list because it has some Elvis Costello covers on it. But it really shouldn't.

The Passenger thrones a bit above the rest, but a great album.

Really really strong debut. Can highly recommend.

It's a Steely Dan record. Was quite surprised by the opener, but then I got what I paid for. Not their most important work but still a very good effort.

Had a great time listening to it. Energetic fun.

A really good record. Is it a masterpiece? Most likely not. Do the people who treat it like one tend to be a bit annoying? Most likely yes.

Cheesy 90s ambient. Did not enjoy the vocal parts.

To me this is the starting point of all of 90s alt rock. A truly great record.

Did as I was told, but ended up being kinda bored. The album is by no means bad, it's just too long and slow.

Controversial opinion, but this might be the best Radiohead record. It's pure beauty, and I love it very much.

That was - maybe - the worst thing I ever listened to. Why didn't anyone during the entire production process ever think 'Wait, this is probably a bad idea'?

Just because you could does not mean you should.

A bit too noodle-y, but it worked fine as background music on a sunny day. But why does it have to be a double record?

Very mild. Bordering bland.

Prime example of maybe the last truly great era of Beritish indie rock. Although I personally prefer Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, this oone is great as well.

Not bad at all but at the same time it sounds really replaceable. A bit too middle-of-the-road.

Not a fan of live records, but it's alright. A bit short maybe.

A truly wild ride. I really appreciate it but I can understand people being annoyed by it.

It kinda feels like a lesser Born To Run, but it's still a great record.

I do NOT care about U2. 1 extra point because it got One in it.

Very solid record, 3/5. Unfortunately it loses all its points because of 'Tiny Girls' wtf.

Most likely my favorite Simon & Garfunkel record. Really aged well.

This would be great as an ambient instrumental album. Unfortunately it is not.

Very much a blues record. I can respect the blues, but I'm not a fan either.

A lot of ideas that weren't fully developed plus a way too long runtime. I didn't have a fun time listening.

Yes! That was really a great album. A bit on the longer side, but who am I to complain?

I'm sorry but I just do not care about Elvis. It was short at least.

One of my favorite albums of this list so far. It really is a must listen.

A bit too mean-spirited at times, but a great record nonetheless.

I was really afraid of it being mid-2000s British indie slop but I really liked it in the end.

I can appreciate the amount of different ideas but unfortunately it's a bit too all over the place for my liking.

Not bad, but not great either. Every musical idea has been done better both before and after by other artists.

It's not bad by any means but it is certainly the worst My Bloody Valentine record. Kind of feels like a Loveless afterthought.

I have the sinking feeling that I honestly dislike most grunge records. This one is unfortunately no different.

Cute little tunes. It's a bop.

Maybe the first pop punk record. But even if not, it's still a great time.

Started thinking it was just a couple of lads being silly, ended up being extremely annoyed by it all. Truely a torurous 49 minutes of what only a few would describe as 'music'.

Yes! I absolutely adore this record. How does on manage to sound retro and futuristic at the same time? Absolutely fascinating.

Music to work in a fancy coffee place to. Made myself an espresso and had a great time.

I was quite oversaturated with British 90s indie rock but this one was great nonetheless.

One of the greatest, most intimate records ever. I've always loved it.

Fun but way too long. Just, why?

There's not much to say that hasn't been said. It's one of the greats.

Great but not the best Velvet Underground record. If White Light White Heat is a 5/5, this is a 4/5.

Great record, maybe *the* White Stripes record next to Elephant.

I simply don't care for Iron Maiden. The music might be technically well executed, but it's just not my cup of tea.

Started with a bang. Then it couldn't keep the pace.

There's only so much Elton John one can listen to before losing one's mind. Unfortunately a double record is too much.

Tom Waits ist almost always a 4/5 for me. Exceptions do exist (this is not one).