1001 Albums Summary

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
5 2.85 +2.15
The Band
The Band
5 3.34 +1.66
The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
5 3.62 +1.38
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
5 3.72 +1.28
Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
5 3.73 +1.27
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
5 3.79 +1.21
BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
4 2.86 +1.14
The Last Of The True Believers
Nanci Griffith
4 2.96 +1.04
Pelican West
Haircut 100
4 2.97 +1.03

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
1 4.3 -3.3
Different Class
Pulp
1 3.42 -2.42
Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
1 3.34 -2.34
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1 3.31 -2.31
Forever Changes
Love
1 3.22 -2.22
MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
2 4.2 -2.2
Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
Spiritualized
1 3.14 -2.14
No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
1 3.07 -2.07
Real Life
Magazine
1 3.07 -2.07
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
2 4.07 -2.07

5-Star Albums (6)

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Kind of trippy. Kind of weird. Kind of fun. I don’t know if I liked it or not honestly. Truly may or may not listen again but for not knowing who this artist was to begin with, I don’t think that’s a bad spot to land.

Trio by Dolly Parton

YES! This album was adorable, beautiful, sad, and so much. Dolly Parton can do no wrong. The three voices blended together so well and those harmonies were to die for. I didn't connect to the lyrics as much (very breakup song heavy) but it's just a great collection that blends together well

Slayed? by Slade

Another boring 70s rock band album that sounded like all the other 70s rock band albums.

Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis

A little too long and not really my style but it was a good album.

1-Star Albums (18)

All Ratings (129)

Is This It by The Strokes
Jan 05 2026

Um ok so I don’t think this is my type of album. It sounded like an album the alt/punk boy would listen to in high school thinking they are so cool and in an effort to show them you’re also cool you end up in their car listening to them wax poetic about whatever - lyrics, guitar riffs, the storytelling, etc. when all you want to do is start making out to get them to stop talking. Also for sure something Mystic Spiral would have come up with -especially New York City Cops and Take It or Leave It. Whiny boy bands going on about how women annoy them is not the vibe.

21 by Adele
Jan 06 2026

Banger. after. banger. after banger. Literally the only song I didn't LOVE was Lovesong but even then, it is a beautiful song and her voice is just *chefs kiss* perfection. I knew Adele had game but DAMN, this is an ALBUM. She weaves in hints of different genres here and there and the darn thing flows so well. As someone who has listened to literally one album all the way through (see above), this made me understand the album hype.

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
Jan 07 2026

I'm convinced you need to be tripping balls to truly appreciate this album. I did enjoy the "flow" it had and would love to see how they make all the different weird noises scattered throughout. If The Strokes is the alt/punk kid in high school, The Flaming Lips is the alt/stoner kid. Didn't realize "Do You Realize??" (haha) was part of this album and honestly, I get why it was the only stand out but it also didn't seem to really fit with the rest of the album. Another ablum that wasn't really for me (I was ready for it to be over by the last song) but glad I have it a shot.

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Jan 08 2026

This probably shouldn’t have been my introduction to Miles Davis but I thought it was interesting. I like jazz and I know this was meant to be experimental but it maybe just wasn’t what I expected? The album is just two longer songs which fit well but I didn’t really feel the “album” aspect of that - which probably doesn’t make any sense

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Jan 09 2026

I was really excited to listen to this album and while I enjoyed it, I can definitely see why Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and Time After Time became the hits. The "He's So Unusual" (hey Betty Boop) into "Yeah Yeah" was really interesting though and there were other fun songs - another very album-y album. And SO very 80s with the synth and general vibe. I can see why she was an it girl. I feel so basic with Time After Time being my favorite song but it just hits and reminds me of Romy & Michele so what's not to love

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Jan 10 2026

This album makes you want to be/fall in love and I say that as someone who is a romance cynic. It does get a little repetitive after a while but I would put this on at a swanky dinner party and just vibe out. I get the Frank hype.

Station To Station by David Bowie
Jan 10 2026

This album is just so cool. David Bowie is cool. I felt cool listening to it. And it’s just…cool. I would have never chosen this Bowie album but I’m glad I did. I always hesitate with “long” songs because I get distracted easily but these were bops and it made the time go so fast.

Crazysexycool by TLC
Jan 12 2026

Busta Rhymes is that you? I apologize TLC - I was not familiar with your game. This album was WILD. Between the intense hetero sexuality of it, the little interludes, the ladies basically talking to each other, and the constant reference back to crazy sexy cool, there was a lot to unpack. But to go from the horniness of the first 80% straight into Switch and Sumthin' Wicked This Way Comes was wild. Also the number of names on this album is crazy - Prince was a big green flag. P-Diddy....major bummer to see his name on it

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Jan 13 2026

Ok so it makes me feel like uncultured swine to say....I didn't like anything about this album. Even You Can't Always Get What You Want I think was only enjoyable because of it's presence in mainstream culture. Everything else just fell so flat. It feels absolutely ensane to even think to dislike this album because it is THE ROLLING STONES - there's a freaking magazine named after them - but I just had a hard time appreciating their work. Again, uncultured, I get it and no one is more disappointed in me than me.

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Jan 14 2026

I think British 60s/70s rock just may not be my jam. Why is every song 8 minutes long though?? I don’t have the attention span or appreciation for that. Again, I feel like uncultured swine for not appreciating this album more but at least I’m consistent I guess?

Jan 15 2026

I zoned out through this entire album I didn’t even notice when the album ended and Spotify just kept playing more Fatboy Slim. Who is the intended audience for this music? It’s not me. I know 1,001 albums is a lot but I would love to know the rationale behind this one. I could not differentiate how any of these songs are different from one another. You know, the more I write, the more I’m annoyed that I spent an hour of my life listening to this.

Killing Joke by Killing Joke
Jan 16 2026

Another band I couldn’t into. Again, this music is for someone, but not me. I was bored, annoyed, and generally bothered. I zoned out for most of it.

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Jan 18 2026

I liked this Rolling Stones album much better than the previous one but I'm starting to get really bored with '60s/'70s boy bands. I know they are iconic and did a lot of paving for new music but you can't tell me that out of ALL the albums in the world that this band deserves 2 spots (and maybe more, I'm only like 15 days in). There wasn't anything better than this?

The United States Of America by The United States Of America
Jan 19 2026

Take my review for Jefferson Airplane and scratch it - THIS is the album I thought would be just another '60s band with all the same sounds and boy was I wrong. I went through a rollercoaster of emotions with this one but in the end, I enjoyed it overall. It had an album-y ness that almost makes me want to listen to it again to try and get the nuances. The fact that the wooden wife song shows up twice but with different vocalists and just slightly different lyrics is fascinating - as are the through hook musical moments that show up.

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Jan 20 2026

I'm just so glad this was a different genre than the last like 5 days. I also appreciated getting this album on MLK day - it felt more fitting. I've never thought of myself as much of a blues person but I think I really like the vibe of the genre. Is it something I'm going to reach for daily? No. But is it perfect for the summer evening porch vibes? Yes. I hope to get a few more albums like this in the mix - especially for it's influence over other genres. There are a number of musical phrases/hooks that I feel like I've heard in modern music.

Music by Madonna
Jan 21 2026

I have to imagine there is another Madonna album on this list because if not, this is a sad representation of what she can do. I mean, the album is fine overall but nothing spectacular. I see why the songs that became hits were chosen - nothing else really stands out and I just feel like it is trying too hard to be a relevant pop/edm album but doesn’t hit the mark on either very well.

Machine Head by Deep Purple
Jan 24 2026

Not bad but I can see why Smoke on the Water is the stand out song.

I See You by The xx
Jan 25 2026

This is not what I would thought it would be at all and I was pleasantly surprised! I want to listen to this one again but I’m surprised none of their songs became more mainstream.

Jan 27 2026

Free Bird is overrated. I said it. It doesn't need to be 9 minutes long and there are other songs on this album that are just as good. It's just a male mid-life crisis national anthem.

Fifth Dimension by The Byrds
Jan 28 2026

Look I’m sure there’s a contingent of people that are annoyed that *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and 98 degrees all sound the same (they kind of do) and that is just a symptom of the time. The Byrds is one of the 60s versions of that and meh. It’s fine. So very average - nothing memorable.

London Calling by The Clash
Jan 29 2026

SO surprised at how much I liked this. I didn't know any song other than London Calling but I would put a few of these on my favorites list. I never thought that would happen with a 70s british rock band. Who knew!

Jan 30 2026

This was very cute. Streets of Laredo made me HOWL because I finally got to put the Wedding Planner song connection together. I loved it. This is definitely a sitting on the front porch album. I'm glad it's only 30 minutes - that's all it needs and while everything kind of sounds the same, it was still a nice album.

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jan 31 2026

Just so very forgettable. Another album that just isn’t for me.

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Feb 01 2026

This album is why I signed up for this album generator and why I was excited to do this challenge! While it's not my favorite album ever, it is so different than anything I would have picked up on my own and I actually enjoyed the flow of the songs.

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla
Feb 02 2026

Totally different than anything I've listened to before (I don't listen to a lot of tango music). Good background music and some pieces were interesting. Probably won't listen to it again, but glad it expanded my exposure

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Feb 03 2026

I had fun listening to this album. Such a good 80s throwback and while I think their rhythm sometimes sounds the same (that’s rap I guess), I enjoyed focusing on the lyrics. Another album I feel cool for having listened too.

Feb 04 2026

Kind of trippy. Kind of weird. Kind of fun. I don’t know if I liked it or not honestly. Truly may or may not listen again but for not knowing who this artist was to begin with, I don’t think that’s a bad spot to land.

Forever Changes by Love
Feb 05 2026

I HATED this album. Knock off Beatles and just so very forgettable. Maybe this suffered from being yet another 60s/70s boy band but it wasn't unique or really enjoyable at all.

Trio by Dolly Parton
Feb 06 2026

YES! This album was adorable, beautiful, sad, and so much. Dolly Parton can do no wrong. The three voices blended together so well and those harmonies were to die for. I didn't connect to the lyrics as much (very breakup song heavy) but it's just a great collection that blends together well

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Feb 08 2026

Absolutely beautiful!! Loved it. Will definitely listen again and I’m excited to discover more Ray Charles.

Guero by Beck
Feb 09 2026

I really liked this album. Had the classic Beck sound but went beyond in adding in some additional genres. Really liked the flow of the album and would definitely listen again.

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Feb 10 2026

The guy who sings the Coconut song!! I'm not usually a fan of 70s music but this was a very pleasant surprise. It got slow by the end but I had fun with this one. I feel like his vibe is popular now and he would do well in 2026.

Feb 11 2026

I don't like live versions of my favorite songs let alone an almost 2 hour version of songs I've never heard before. Every song sounds the same and while I'm sure if you like this band, this was a bangin concert, it just was not for me. Was this really the best version of Motorhead they had to offer this list?

BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé
Feb 12 2026

It’s Beyoncé!! Second album in a row over an hour and this one was MUCH better. Really enjoyed this album. Couple songs that weren’t my favorite but some good bangers.

Slayed? by Slade
Feb 13 2026

Another boring 70s rock band album that sounded like all the other 70s rock band albums.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Feb 14 2026

I liked this more than I thought! Still a bit boring at times but I wasn’t looking forward to this one and I was wrong. Didn’t all sound the same and had good rhythm.

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
Feb 15 2026

Meh, couple good songs but otherwise pretty boring and another 60s album that sounds like every other 60s album

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Feb 16 2026

I think in an alternate universe, Pink Floyd is just a bunch of theater kids because why does the Trial sound like something out of Les Mis?! I completely understand and am in full support of this album being on this list. It wasn’t exactly for me but I was surprised at how much I liked disc 2. The whole thing was just a bit too long and Spotify doesn’t even have all the songs??

Heroes by David Bowie
Feb 17 2026

This album is half yoga playlist and half Bowie. I didn't hate it but I just like his other stuff better. As always though, kind of trippy, kind of weird, and very him.

Feb 18 2026

They had quite a few hits off this album. The ones that ended up being popular make sense because the rest are just a bit too repetitive and not as interesting. Overall fine album

The Specials by The Specials
Feb 19 2026

I didn’t hate this album but at the same time it feels like cultural appropriation? But maybe I just didn’t expect that reggae-style sound from a 70s UK band which typically all sounds the same. I had a good time listening to the album but probably won’t listen again.

Feb 21 2026

I usually hate live albums but this one didn’t bother me. I thought this album was ok but I also hadn’t listened to a lot of nirvana outside of this so I had nothing to compare it to.

Faust IV by Faust
Feb 22 2026

Not for me

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
Feb 23 2026

For my first Springsteen album, this wasn’t bad. Fun, quick, some good variation. I liked it!

Sincere by Mj Cole
Feb 25 2026

This album was too long but I’m glad I listened to it! This is one of those albums that makes me like doing this challenge.

The Sensual World by Kate Bush
Feb 26 2026

Love listening to female artists always. This one didn’t quite hit for me but still a good album and I can see why it’s on here.

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan
Feb 27 2026

This album was wild! I think I enjoyed it and definitely wouldn’t have found it on my own

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Feb 28 2026

Meh. It all sounded the same

Axis: Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix
Mar 01 2026

Another album I just felt cool listening too. Will probably put it in rotation as background music but I liked it.

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
Mar 03 2026

10/10. No notes. Love this album!

Pelican West by Haircut 100
Mar 05 2026

This was a surprise! I really liked this album - way more than I thought I would. I might put this into rotation. Funky, fun, and each song was kind of different.

1999 by Prince
Mar 06 2026

I really liked this. One of my favorite prince albums!

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Mar 08 2026

Cute, fun, interesting. Overall a pretty good album. Very short

In Rainbows by Radiohead
Mar 09 2026

Boring and repetitive

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Mar 10 2026

Pretty good! Fun

Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis
Mar 11 2026

A little too long and not really my style but it was a good album.

90 by 808 State
Mar 12 2026

I did not like this album. This genre just isn’t for me

Underwater Moonlight by The Soft Boys
Mar 13 2026

This album would be fine if it weren’t two and a half hours. That was totally unnecessary

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Mar 14 2026

This is a perfect album for me. Love it!

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel
Mar 15 2026

What I appreicate about S&G is there short, to the point albums. They are cute, fun, and a nice album overall

Pink Flag by Wire
Mar 16 2026

Did not like. Just not a genre for me

Electric Warrior by T. Rex
Mar 17 2026

Didn’t get through the whole thing but it was fine. Another 70s boy bad that sounds the same.

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Mar 18 2026

This album was beautiful. Her voice is gorgeous and overall I really enjoyed it!

System Of A Down by System Of A Down
Mar 19 2026

I think I liked this. Not something I will reach for regularly but SOAD deserves to be on the list for sure.

Beyond Skin by Nitin Sawhney
Mar 20 2026

Interesting album. Not quite for me but very different and I never would have picked this one up on my own.

Mar 22 2026

Didn’t finish but I will. I liked it more than I thought

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Mar 23 2026

Not a huge Beatles fan but I didn’t hate this album. It was fun, short, and an easy listen

The Clash by The Clash
Mar 24 2026

The clash has a unique sound that is very recognizable. Not necessarily my favorite but I can appreciate their contribution to muisc

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Mar 25 2026

Really beautiful album. Enjoyed it quite a bit - would be great for a casual gathering

Dookie by Green Day
Mar 26 2026

Nostalgic! Love this album and need to listen to it more often

Yeezus by Kanye West
Mar 27 2026

It’s hard to separate the work from the problematic nature of the artist. This wasn’t the album for me but I understand it’s spot on this list

Ten by Pearl Jam
Mar 28 2026

Not bad. Kind of boring and all sounded the same

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Mar 31 2026

I hated this album. Couldn’t even finish it. I’m sure it is groundbreaking and deserves to be on this list for some reason but it’s not for me.

Apr 01 2026

This is the most country album I’ve ever listened to. I didn’t hate it but I’m also glad it was relatively short.

Good Old Boys by Randy Newman
Apr 02 2026

LOVED IT!! Something about Randy Newmans voice and style is so comforting and fun to listen to. Will definitely be putting this on repeat

Sunshine Superman by Donovan
Apr 03 2026

Another very “cool” album but I can see why the songs that got popular did. I also understand why people got Hight while listening to this.

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Apr 04 2026

I get the Hendrix hype but at the same time I know I’m not appreciating it like I should.

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Apr 11 2026

Way different than I thought it was going to be and I liked it!

Abbey Road by Beatles
Apr 14 2026

I didn’t think I liked the Beatles very much but I was surprised at how much I liked this album. The popular songs are popular for a reason but I liked the lesser known songs too!

Blackstar by David Bowie
Apr 15 2026

I love David Bowie but this just wasn’t it.

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Apr 16 2026

Really liked it. Not what I was expecting

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Apr 21 2026

I thought I would like this more than I did. Again, I think their talent is wasted on my ears

Arc Of A Diver by Steve Winwood
Apr 22 2026

This was cute. Just kind of ok but an easy listen

Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp
Apr 23 2026

This is a beautiful album but not really my jam

High Violet by The National
Apr 24 2026

Got bored. Didn’t finish

Cut by The Slits
Apr 27 2026

Fun!

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
May 01 2026

Meh beautiful but boring

The Band by The Band
May 02 2026

Loved it!!

Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson
May 03 2026

Pretty - I was in the wrong headspace while listening

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
May 05 2026

Wanted to like it more than I did - not my favorite

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
May 06 2026

I know it’s blasphemy to say anything negative against the Rolling Stones but this album was fine.

Odessa by Bee Gees
May 07 2026

Ooof I hate that I didn’t love this

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
May 09 2026

Still working through it

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
May 13 2026

Meh

Eagles by Eagles
May 14 2026

Perfectionist

Only 5% of albums received 5 stars. Average rating: 2.60.

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