1001 Albums Summary

Re-appreciation for this album as I age. Overlooked by I, II, IV and PG this holds a special place as it got my youngest into Zeppelin (he couldn’t grasp Plants voice in Immigrant Song and wanted more). Gallows Pole to Bron-Y-Aur Stomp would make most careers, it’s just an especially lovely selection of songs here.

Again, will he offer me his hunger? I thought this album would be a lot and I wasn’t nearly prepared for what I would encounter. The only restraint shown was that it somehow held itself to 9 songs and 61 minutes. The lyricism is silly, orchestration over the top but Meatloaf is the right voice for “this” and make songs like Dashboard fun.

I dismissed Pet Shop Boys as an 80s band with little to say. Listening to an entire album, I was especially taken by the direct and sincere songs about isolation, boredom, money, and loneliness. The beats also exceeded expectations having more in common with New Order than the one hit wonders I had incorrectly lumped them with.

I had never listened to a disco album straight through so this was a fun experience. I was surprised that I knew several of the songs, besides 'We are Family', and the songs I didn't know, I knew samples from. The production values are flawless, the lyrics and singing constantly upbeat, a nice album for a dreary winter day.

Groundbreaking, influential and catchy as hell.

Intoxicating, invigorating, unknown yet I have heard its influence many places. The call and response lyrics are a surprise, and once you read the background, you understand how truly remarkable they are. My first 5 star review.

I don't particularly care for jazz but since I am not an asshole, this is great music. I also know enough to know that I cannot possibly add anything to the discourse about this album other than to say it is great music.