1001 Albums Summary

Have never been a big AC/DC fan. This album isn't bad, just not for me. It's mainly the grating vocals. I don't mind them in small doses, but a whole album is too much. 2.5/5. The grooves and musicianship are the only redeeming qualities for me.

From AC/DC to Van Halen. This is so much more fun and enjoyable. At 33 minutes, this album flies by. Don't love the David Lee Roth "owww!"s, but it doesn't stop me from appreciating this album for what it is. Panama is my favorite track. Hot for Teacher is too cheesy, but the instrumentals are worth the ride, to say the least. Eddie's guitar sound is iconic. A time capsule of mid 80s rock.

I dig the vibes on this. The vocals and instrumentals compliment each other well. To be honest, I listened while cooking, so I couldn't give proper attention to the lyrics. I'm sure that would have made me enjoy this even more. 3.5.

Lots of bangers on this thing, starting with the opening track "Rolling in the Deep".

I'm pretty lukewarm on Prince in general, but mostly enjoyed this album. It certainly keeps you engaged. 3.5.

I have a soft spot for this kind of music. Its easy listening and often beautiful.

Not a genre I've listened to often or intently, so I don't have much for reference points. I enjoyed this well enough.

Smooth, funky, soulful greatness. Some of the covers are great, though I prefer the original versions more often than not. 3.75/5

Gritty and classic. So many great songs with no filler and ends with a perfect closer.

Not really my thing, but I can appreciate it for what it is. The menacing vocals were effective but just too much for me when listening to a full album. The thumping bass lines are the biggest highlight for me. 2.5/5.

Amazing vocal harmonies and instrumentation. 3.5/5

Haunting and beautiful. Not something I could listen to often, but I'm very glad I heard it. 3.5.

Not big into Jazz, but I enjoyed this well enough. 3.25/5

Reminds me a lot of The Beatles, Paul McCartney in particular. 3.75

Early grunge goodness, but not something I'd likely revisit. 3.25/5.

I've already listened to this album quite a bit. Lorde's best work so far. I enjoy all the tracks, with Homemade Dynamite and Perfect Places being my favorite songs. 4.25/5.

Not for me. I could enjoy listening to this while working, but just sitting down and putting this on just doesn't hold my attention for long. 2.5/5

An alt pop 90s gem with hits for days. 3.75/5.

An old school hip hop classic. I've heard the big singles, but have never sat and listened to this in full. Channel Zero goes so hard.

The tracks on this album are sprawling and funky. Probably the best instrumental album I've come across on this list so far. 3.75/5.

This was better than I expected. A nice mix of ballads and upbeat tracks. Not sure what makes this album essential listening though. At 20 tracks, running well past an hour, this is bloated. If this was a tight 12ish tracks, I'd round up rather than down. 2.5/5.

I'm very familiar with Beck's discography, so I've heard this album a few times already. Such a fun and interesting listen, with engaging and ever evolving instrumentals and lyrics that are a bit surreal but really paint a picture.

I liked it and can appreciate the level of talent these fellas have. 3.5.

This is good stuff to listen to while working or getting stuff done around the house. 3/5.

It's a fine collection of R&B songs, but I don't see what really sets this apart from anything else. 2.5/5.

Not my favorite Stones album, but still a very good one.

Went into this completely blind. I have a soft spot for 60s psychedelic pop, and this album scratched that itch. 3.25/5.

I've heard her hit singles, but never listened to a full album before. This was more solid than I was expecting. 3/5.

A solid 80s pop album with some big hits. 2.75/5.

So much better than Back in Black. A bit more raw and much more fun. Bon Scott is missed! 3.5/5.

Eh, its ok. Kinda fun, kinda dumb.

What a ride. This album is all over the place, in the best way. At times frantic and odd, at others, melodic and blissful. 4/5.

Love Otis. Enjoyed the covers. 3.5/5.

I've listened to most of their albums before starting this 1001 project. It's B&S, so of course it's good. I enjoy a couple of their albums more, but this is a solid debut. 3.25/5.

Garage rock with a bit of grunge. The vocals remind me of Geese and early Radiohead. It's fine, but doesn't really stand out in any way and I don't think I'll come back to this. 2.5/5.

Starts off strong with a couple of big hits. Till Death Do Us Part is a heartbreaker juxtaposed by a fun staccato instrumental. A very good 80s pop album. 3.5/5.

Big White Stripes fan. Not my favorite of theirs, but I still enjoy it. I'd probably only put this above Icky and their debut. That said, this is still a solid 4/5.

Early punk. I like it. 3.5/5.

This thing was interesting and fun to listen to until it wasn't. It's just too much to sit through all at once. I should have probably taken a break half way through for a palate cleanser. All that being said, I get why this is on the list. 3/5.

I enjoyed listening to this.

I can appreciate the talent and musicianship, but not really my thing. 2.5/5 for my taste.

Dug this post-hardcore punk project. Vocals aren't my favorite but I did enjoy the riffs and whatnot. 3/5.

Its fine, I guess. I heard the lyric "The book of love is long and boring" while writing this. How fitting, though boring may be a bit harsh. 2.5/5.

A somber psychedelic pop/folk album. Lots of songs here focus on environmental and political concerns. A gripping, beautiful listen. One of the most fitting album covers I've seen to capture the mood of a record. 4/5.

Love the big hit from this one. The vocals definitely reminded me of Oasis in spots. It grew on me as it went on. 2.8/5.

It's a fine 80s pop record. 2.75/5.

It's a classic for a reason. No skips, big hits. 5/5.

A gangsta rap classic. Though not perfect, it is essential listening for any rap fan. 4.25/5.

Wonderful album. Another classic. A varied, beautiful project. 5/5.

She made the 1 solo album she released count. Lauryn is a force and the production is full and warm. 4.5/5.

Man, what a run of albums I've been getting the last few days. Another classic. Paul is my favorite Beatle, but there's no denying how great this is. 4.5/5.

You either love or hate the vocals. I've never really liked them. He sounds like if Bruce Springsteen made bad life choices, woke up hungover and recovered this. In this context, its tolerable and grew on me as I listened. Can't see myself becoming a big fan, but I can appreciate his uniqueness. 3/5.

Some fun tracks (mostly the singles I've already heard). Dated production. It's ok. 2.25/5.

Solid British Invasion pop with great singles (My Generation, The Kids Are Alright). Its good, but not amazing. 3/5.

Fun indie dance music. North American Scum and All My Friends are highlights. 3.5/5.

Big Beatles fan, but have never listened to this album in full until now. John covers a wide range of emotions with great results. Not a bad track to be found.

I can see the influence this album may have had on artists like Trent Reznor. It was an interesting listen, though nothing really stuck with me in a big way. 3.33/5.

An influential 5 star classic.

Another undeniable classic. RIP, Ozzy. 4.75/5.

An interesting experimental 60s record. Like if the early Beatles came from another dimension. 2.75/5.

Its a 3.5 for me, dawg.

The retro vibes are strong, but this still sounds fresh. 3.35/5

This is a great chill out album. Very much time and place music.

This was pretty good. Reminds me of garage rock/early (mild) punk. 3.3/5.

An R&B classic. Easy 5/5.

Maybe my favorite Kendrick album. A cinematic modern rap classic. 5/5.

Probably my favorite Pavement album. Not sure I'd give it a 5, but it's closer to a 5 than a 4.

I appreciate the talent, and it was fine to listen to, but didn't really pull me in.

Jazz pop rock. It's ok. Not my style. 2.5/5.

Classic country holds a soft spot in my heart. This is a bit too kitchy for me, but I still enjoyed it.

Didn't have high expectations, but this was more enjoyable than I thought.

The front half is loading with big hits. No filler. Love the vocal harmonies and instrumentals. 4/5.

Pretty good folk blues album.

Well recorded and a fun listen.

I've heard Dolittle, but not this. I dig the thumping bass lines. 3.5/5.

Oasisish. I enjoyed this, but I'd rather listen to Definitely Maybe or Morning Glory. 3/5.

It was ok. Enjoyed the musicianship. 2.5/5.

A little too rough around the edges for me.

One of my favorite Kanye albums. It's just so much fun. 4.25/5.

This finally clicked for me. Love the psychedelic britpop vibes. It's a 4.25/5.

Electronic music to game/party/b@ng to. Has some edge to it which I really like.

Well produced with nice vocals. 3.6/5.

It was a decent listen. Nothing really captured my attention. Solid 3.

3 legends on one album. 3.5/5

Psychedelic, synthy, a bit funky, and full of heart. About as good as it gets. 5/5.

Kerosene was my favorite song. Don't know it I need to listen to it again, but glad I did. If you're in the mood for abrasive industrial punk, check this out. 2.75/5.

This didnt do much for me. Maybe I wasn't in the mood for it. Not terrible, but pretty unremarkable. 2.5/5.

8 tracks, 39 minutes of Bruce almighty. No fillers or dull moments. It's a solid 4.5/5.

Sticky Fingers' little brother. Never heard of this band before. It's fun and groovy, but drags a bit. 3/5.

It was a fun ride. Feedback definitely lived up to it's name. I'm sure it sounded better live on LSD. 2.75/5.

I didn't mind this. Decent indie rock, but nothing special. 2.5/5.

Big fan of MK. This album sounds so lush and full. Michael's voice is a big warm hug. Sounds both contemporary and like a throwback at the same time. Solid 4/5.

Well produced, but too theatrical for my taste. No desire to listen to this again.

My first Sonic Youth album. Really enjoyed the instrumental breaks. Just a well balanced blend of chill and angst. 4/5 for now, but could be a grower.

A fun, diverse record with bit hits (Best Friend, Bohemian Rhapsody). It's a 3.5/5.

Pretty decent speed/thrash. I prefer early Metallica to this. 2.5/5.

Smooth and jazzy. A good weekend morning record.

I'm no blues aficionado, but this sounds like the most classic blues I could imagine. Full of groove and soul. Solid 4.25/5.

Amy had so much swag and charisma. A perfect blend of throwback and freshness. 4/5.

A pretty good psychedelic pop rock album. Definitely has some nods to mid 60s to early 70's pop. No Sympathy had Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young vibes until it turned all glitchy half way through (which was pretty unexpected.. not sure if it worked or was too odd of a contrast). Overall, an interesting listen. 3/5.

If The Beatles formed 25 years later and joined the indie rock movement. I can't shake the comparison. A vingette of songs.. short, and sweet. Not sure how I feel about that. Overall, I'm thinking a 3.4/5.

I've really gotten into this album in recent months. While not one of my all time favorites, it's pretty flawless. Why Worry was the song that I hadn't heard before that really stuck with me. 4.5/5.

First exposure to the Whigs. A nice blend of grit and melody. Vocals were ok, but did fit the vibe nicely. Feel like I need to give this a closer listen and really pay attention to the lyrics. 3.4/5.

What an interesting listen. Being an ABBA casual, this was much different than I expected. Kinda dark and orchestral. 3/5.

You need to be in the right mood for this album. It's quite chill and psychedelic. I did enjoy it, but things did drag here and there. 3.3/5.

I like Ray. This was a nice collection of songs, though there are several I like more. 2.9/5.

Smooth production, great lyricist... all you can ask for in hip hop. A good album but nothing really stood out as amazing. It's a solid 3.5/5.

Not the biggest Zep fan, but can't deny the great songs on this album. 4.5/5.

I like some U2 here and there. Overall, I enjoyed this album - well produced with nice variation between tracks. 3.7/5.

I know this album... Intimately. Sultry, groovy, and cool. Love everything about it. The vocals play so well together. Not one of the GOAT albums, but pretty perfect to me. 4.75/5.

Good music to vibe to. Nothing groundbreaking, but fun. 2.9/5.

Psychedelic and experimental. But an enjoyable listen? Not really. 2.4/5.

I like The Cure. This album is good, but not my favorite of theirs. 3.5/5.

Pop country rock. I enjoyed her vocals.

A bouncy, kinda chill electronic album. Didn't mind it. 2.75/5.

Way outside my wheelhouse, but I really enjoyed listening to this. Wouldn't necessarily return to it, but appreciate it for what it is. 3/5.

Eh. If Death Cab and Range Life Pavement had a disappointing baby. I kinda liked it at first, but the vocals got pretty annoying after a few tracks. Was rooting for this to be good, but man.

Reminded me a bit of Father John Misty. Lyrics were at times funny, sad and bizarre. One particular song caught me off guard. 2.9/5.

Didn't really connect with me much. I feel like I prefer more of his later work. Here Comes The Flood was pretty outstanding though. 3/5.

It's a shame he hasn't released a new album in 10 years. He's a very talented vocalist and lyricist. I think I prefer Blonde, but still a great album. 4/5.

This was actually pretty great. Going in, I was thinking this would be a light to decent 3, but it ended up being a high 3, light 4. Going 4 here, but probably my least favorite 4 so far.

A beautiful, ethereal album. Sit back and enjoy, while you're taken to outer space. 4.2/5.

A classic rock album I legitimately enjoyed. Pure fun to listen to. Nothing overly serious, yet not goofy. Just pure jams. 3.8/5.

I really enjoyed this. As a big Green Day fan, I really hear the influence they had on GD. Alt punk pop is right up my alley. Solid 4/5.

Abrasive, depressing, and exhilarating. One of the best albums of its era. 4.75/5.

Didn't really stick with me. It was fine, but some of the tracks dragged on (much like the album as a whole). Rounding down cause I don't need to hear this again. One of the higher rated 2s. 2.5/5.

Love Radiohead and this album. Some days this is my favorite album of theirs, others may hit better depending on my mood, but this will always be a top 2-3 Radiohead album. No skips (would never listen to Fitter Happier on its own, but in context of the album it works). 5/5.

Solid 60s psychedelic pop. 3/5.

The sitar is mesmerizing. The covers are fun. 2.6/5.

A beautiful blend of grunge with shoegaze. I adore this album. 4.25/5.

Love The Beatles. Paul has always been my favorite. This album is full of great songs including the singles (title track, Jet, Let Me Roll It). Solid 4.4/5.

Ethereal and dreamy with a bit of grit. 4/5.

A double album with little filter and full of great songs. Maybe not my favorite Beatles album, but a must hear classic with some of my favorite songs of theirs.

It's a vibe

Atmospheric and chill. Seems really ahead of its time. It's relaxing and slightly unnerving at the same time.

Overall, a solid album with some big hits. Nothing groundbreaking, but a nice time capsule of this sound from the mid 90s.

OutKasts final proper album (not including the soundtrack). A double album that is distinctly two halves. I enjoy both sides. Big Boi brings the hip hop vibes on Speakerboxx, while Andre goes in an incredibly interesting and unexpected direction of R&B and spacy pop on The Love Below. Very good album, but I prefer Aquemini or Stankonia.

I appreciate the artisty, but I feel like I really need to be in the right mood for Mr. Waits. Wasn't in it today. 2.9/5.

I liked it enough. Early 90s Alt pop. Guiding Star was a hazy gem. 3.4/5.

Gritty east coast hip hop. Solid 3.4/5.

Not my favorite genre. Very talented performers, though. 2.5/5.

My thrash metal tastes are pretty limited. I mainly gravitate to Metallica when I have the itch. However, this album was surprisingly good. I am the law was a blazing good time. 3.5/5.

Not my favorite Dylan, but still a classic of his discography.

3.5/5

Sympathy for the Devil is a perfect opener, and it doesn't drop too much from there. Probably a top 3 Stones album for me. 4.5/5.

I was a casual fan when this album dropped and what a trip it was. Took several listens to fully get into it at the time. How to Disappear Completely is one of my favorite songs. 5/5.

A great debut. Love the guitar work and mostly laid back vibe. I do prefer Brothers in Arms.

BB has such a presence. A great live blues album. 3.7/5.

A tight tracklist of blues rock. Really solid. 3.25/5.

Beth's vocals go so well with the atmospheric instrumentals.

Not my favorite album of theirs but a good debut with the standout Maps. Solid 3.4/5.

Somebody To Love is a powerhouse. Embryonic Journey is a beautiful acoustic number. White Rabbit is a classic. Overall, a very good psychedelic pop album. Solid 3.75/5.

Gritty, angry, and grimey. Not the biggest heavy metal fan, but this was undeniably good. A peak of the genre. 3.7/5.

Soul with some groove. Kinda reminds me of What's Going On in theme. 3.8/5

Other Cure albums stuck with me more, but still enjoyed this. 3.3/5.

I wanted to get into this, but really couldn't. So much reverb all over the place. I'd imagine this is what a Cure and Talking Heads new wave punk cover band recording under water and severely under the influence would sound like. 2.4/5.

A beautifully produced and performed final album from Bowie. Not something I'll come back to often, but I enjoyed it. 3.7/5.

A solid synth pop album. 3.3/5.

A solid electronic album. Really dug listening to this while making dinner. 3.2/5

I really enjoyed this. The instrumentation was varied and Kate's vocals are unique. 3.5/5.

Not the biggest Smiths fan, but found this to be a good listen. 3.3/5.

I didn't like the first few tracks much at all. The synths were grating to my ears. Things got better eventually, but still wasn't my thing. 2.7/5. Rounding down cause I'll never want to listen again.

Starts off with 2 bangers. The production is full and crisp. Michael's vocals are amazing. Solid 4.3/5.

Love this album. It just has a vibe all its own. As a Beach House fan, this seems to have had an influence on their sound. 4.2/5.