Although recorded in 1963, not released until 1985. Regarded as one of the best live albums ever recorded. After listening, 100% agree. This album is a party, overflowing with soul. Cooke's vocals are timeless. Listened twice but would listen over and over
Definitely too hard rock for me. A lot of this album just sounds like noise (derogatory). When the vocals weren't screaming and the guitar and organ got solos, it was tolerable. I hear the 70s Led Zeppelin influences for sure. Listened twice
A very politically charged, angry album. It's hard for me to imagine myself listening casually, but it doesn't change the fact that this album is so poignant and timeless. The instrumental work, like Tom Morello's guitar, really stands out to me. Listened once
This was an interesting album because it was a compilation (which I didn't know were included in the 1001 album list). A very solid album nonetheless. Fats Domino has a smooth, soulful sound that I could listen to on repeat. I wish the songs were a bit longer. Listened twice
I had never heard of Armatrading before this, and what an introduction! I already guessed I would vibe with this album because 70s folk rock is more in line with my typical music taste, and I was not disappointed. Armatrading has such a unique vocal and lyricism. Mostly mellow rock but occasionally the songs will add a sax or electric guitar to take it up a notch. Would like to listen to more of her. Listened twice
Very funky, psychedelic rock album. They played most of these songs at Woodstock at like 3am and I could totally see that. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this album. The 13-minute instrumental called "Sex Machine" really sold me
I've never been a huge fan of The Who, I like a few of their songs. This album didn't do much for me. I'm not a fan of their vocals, their genre-bending didn't land for me (their bluesy songs especially). Reminds me a lot of the early Beatles albums but I actually liked those
U2's first foray into political music did not disappoint. Up there with Rage Against The Machine as protest music goes. For someone who's only heard of U2's biggest hits, I enjoyed this deeper dive into their music. The lyricism paints a picture of what the political climate of the 1980s in Europe was like. The music as a whole leans a little more punky than previous U2 songs, but not in a bad way
This is the first album I've listened to where I had added a song previously (from Squadify). As a whole, this album smacks. You can really hear how this album influenced all future hip-hop artists. It feels like several members got a chance to showcase their talents and lyricism, and it gave the record so much personality. Wu-Tang is for the kids!
I was not vibing with this album. I liked the 80s synth drum sounds, but the vocals were monotone and hard to get through. I did some reading about the album and learned that this was released a couple months after the lead singer's suicide, and that actually made me appreciate the lyricism a bit more. However, that fact wasn't enough to sway me.
Heyyy an album from this century! Not that I'm complaining. This is the perfect breakup album. Adele takes you through the stages of grief one experiences during a breakup through each track. Her smooth vocals (one of my favorite voices) and jazzy influences are front and center. I already had 4 songs from this album added pre-listen if that says anything about how good this album is.
Never really listened to The Smiths but I really dug the vibes. The lead vocals are so smooth and satisfying to listen to. Listening to this made me feel like I was a teenager in the 80s in England laying on the floor romanticizing my life.
Nas is an incredibly talented rapper, and this is a really solid album as a whole. 90s hip-hop is not usually my genre, so I'm not surprised that I feel meh about this album. But I can recognize how influential this was on all future hip-hop.
If I ever find myself in a meadow, this is the album to put on. Folksy, haunting vocals, great covers. I wouldn't casually listen to most of the songs, but it's hard to deny the vocal talents of Baez
Wow, I loved this album. Is it objectively perfect? No. Did I give it 5 stars anyways? You Betcha. I had never heard of XTC before this. I really enjoyed the unique sound, kind of a mix between Kishi Bashi and Depeche Mode, with a little Bill Wurtz sprinkled in. A delightfully weird listen, definite bops here.
This…is not an album for me. I'm sure metalheads really enjoy this debut of SOAD, but I cannot get into the screaming and heavy rock instruments. No thank you.
Easily the horniest album so far. Marvin Gaye has such a soulful voice. I really enjoyed most of the album. I already knew the title track, but the other tracks continued the sultry sound. Smooth, easy listening
This is crazy as a debut album. Pearl Jam nailed their sound from the start. The three most iconic Pearl Jam songs come from this album. While I'm not a huge fan of Vedder's voice, I recognize its uniqueness. So influential on future alt-rock groups. The storytelling of these songs is 10/10
A very 90s rock album with weird punk and reggae influences. I was not a fan.
A mostly forgettable Aerosmith album. It had a few songs I enjoyed and it definitely sounded like Aerosmith. Nothing crazy.
This album is...interesting. Its a concept album for a noir movie that doesn't exist. I don't see myself going back and listening to any of these songs, but it is different. Clearly Adamson is talented and aspires to score great films.
Being from the suburbs of Atlanta, I think I'm obligated to give this 5 stars. Really the epitome of 2000s hip-hop from the beats to the interludes to the lyricism. Some of the lyrics are a little misogynistic for my taste, but I'm blaming it on being a product of its time. Tons of bangers, truly iconic.
Folksy, bluesy Americana album. This is the album I'd imagine someone's grandparents listened to on their front porch with some sweet tea in their rocking chairs. I enjoyed the mellow vibes and incorporation of bluegrass instruments.
A beautiful ambient album with classical-sounding instruments and Icelandic vocalizations. A good album if you're looking to wind down. I learned that "Starálfur" was used in The Life Aquatic and it makes so much sense. Very Wes Anderson coded
Yup, this was a Depeche Mode album.
Now this sounds like a CD my grandma had. The album is okay, it's heartbroken ballad after ballad. A lot of the songs sound the same. Just not a sound I want to hear 10 times in a row. There was a few different songs that were good.
Lyrically, they're very talented. Quick-witted and full of pop culture references. Unfortunately, I can't stand the yelling and bratty frat bro attitudes. Not an album for me.
I haven't listened to any of The Strokes before this, but I really enjoyed this album. It screams early 2000s punk in the guitar and stylized vocals. Some of the songs run into the issue of all sounding the same. But this was a pretty solid album for being their debut. I would definitely listen to more.
The only thing I liked about this album was the smooth beats and mixing of the instrumentals. The character work and story doesn't work for me. It's woman-hating, sexualizing, all-around icky.
This is some Renaissance Faire-type music. Very folksy, mellow, haunting vocals à la Joan Baez. Solid album, but I wouldn't catch myself listening much outside of here.
This is crazy for a debut album/passion project that Grohl just put together for fun after Kurt Cobain's death. And I reaaally wanted to like it. But I just don't vibe with the Foo Fighters. They found their sound very early, and I respect that. It's just not for me
A big fan. Classic Bowie, interesting and innovative sounds over a melodic piano (which I'm a sucker for). Some songs explore themes of existentialism while others are odes to loved ones. A wide range provides for a fun listen
I'm not really into heavy metal, so this album did nothing for me. I was real close to DNF-ing this album. A lot of noise, not any of it pleasing to the ears. "One" is the only track I can actually say I noticed to be different. Even the band said, these songs are too long!
This is a high 3 stars for me. I really like the production on most of the album, sometimes it gets a little lingering. Lots of Bob Dylan influence with the lyrics and storytelling. The E-street band is really working hard to carry the album.
"This album is my first foray into the British indie-dance-rock genre called ""Madchester"". Pretty much 80s synth and unique indie sounds. Not really my cup of tea, ha ha"
Ray Charles covers classic country staples by the likes of Hank Williams, oh yeah. This is a good album.
This was a fun little indie rock album. The obvious hit was "Take Me Out" and that was leagues over the rest of the album. But I really enjoyed "The Dark of the Matinée", a bop.
A really funky, soulful album. I was transported back to the time of disco and Soul Train in the best way. Fun instrumentals and funky vocals make this a fun album I wouldn't mind returning to.
This album sounded like the fake punk band a teenager in a movie would be in. Just not good, a lot of noise and angst.
Kind of a sad, more serious album, but really good. I love George Michael's voice. The piano is so good in these tracks
I'm convinced some people pay to be on this 1001 albums list. What even is this
I really enjoyed listening through this album. Biggie is a great storyteller, with lyrics that paint a picture of his childhood, his struggles, and his life now. The samples and beats in this album feel timeless. I could do without the sexual sound interludes, but I'm blaming that on a product of the times. Overall, very solid
"This was a fun little album. It screams 2000s indie but in a good way. The lyrics are full of whimsy backed by catchy instrumentals. Crazy how this album was supposed to drop on 9/11 when the album cover is two buildings and there's lyrics about "tall buildings shake."
"I went into this album like ""man, I don't really listen to the RHCP, I'm gonna trudge through this"" but I was happily surprised. This album was a fun listen. The delivery of the lyrics was one of my favorite parts, super rhythmic and catchy. I liked this more than I thought I would. Good for you, Chilis"
This is the 47th album I've listened to this year, and out of all the ones from this list, this is the first one I a. have already listened through, and b. already own. What to say, it's iconic, it's ecclectic, it's fueled by John's heroin addiction. One of my favorite Beatles albums, top 3 at least.
Wow, a heavy metal album I didn't hate! I am making my mom proud over here. I liked the vocals on this album, the guitar was radical, and it didn't just sound like noise. Good for what it is
"Wow. I loved this album. It's very much my vibe, great songwriting and easy listening. I already knew a few songs going in, like "The Windmills of Your Mind" is one of my favorite songs of all time. So I'm not surprised by this. But I will happily listen again and again"
So so good. George Harrison's first album post-Beatles showcased his songwriting (when in the Beatles it was mostly Lennon-McCartney stealing the show). The slide guitar that's now signature for Harrison makes its debut here. While the album is a little long, I can't help but love all of it. Not "the quiet Beatle" anymore!
This was a mostly meh album for me. I liked a few songs, but most of the vocals sounded like Young struggling through the album.
An absolutely monotonous album to listen to. Sounds like the ramblings of a drunk man at a bar. Random Kylie Minogue feature couldn't save this
This one was interesting. Not in a good way. There were some funky, unique sounds at play but I couldn't see myself listening to any of these songs again.
Great listen. This was bluesy, funky, and easy listening. The guitar is the main character of the album, but all the instrumentals are really good. Big fan
The first jazz album I've listened to. It definitely makes me feel like I'm in the airport. I liked one song, "Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are", because it sounds like "Cruella de Vil". But overall, a good but not great album.
This was…weird. A Beatles parody, sort of? It wasn’t awful, but I can’t see myself returning to listen to any of this.
Banger album. Do a lot of the songs sound the same? Yes, but that’s okay because I like the sound. You can’t go wrong with Frank Sinatra. His voice is so soothing. This album is for lovers, for sure.
Amazing. The Beatles started to get into fun drugs like LSD around this time and you can hear their existential crises come out in the lyricism. I love the experimental instruments like the sitar, strings, and Hindi music. Am I predictable? Most definitely.
This album surprised me. I liked more songs than I thought I would. The deluxe version of this album not only had a Beatles cover, but also a Schoolhouse Rock cover. Wild. Overall, very sad and haunting vocals with soothing instrumentals.
This album is iconic. N.W.A. is rowdy, controversial, and the voice of the voiceless. I gave 4 stars because of the heavy misogynist lyrics, but the rest of the album was very solid.
I really vibed with this Radiohead album. Lots of piano backed tracks with some synth drums and mellow sounds. Some of it kind of sounded like U2 to me, but not in a bad way.
A more traditional folk album. I think the vocals of the main singer call back to Joan Baez but aren't quite as haunting. Some of the songs are very repetitive. A fine album
I mean…this is fine. I'm not a fan of The Who and generally not a fan of live albums. So this was about what I expected.
The Rolling Stones go country! Very bluesy album. I think thematically this album works really well together, songs just flow into one another.
This album is so 2000s. I'm just not sure if I'm a fan of PJ Harvey's style, I'm not huge on her voice and the songs didn't really hit for me. There were a few Thom Yorke collabs which also dated this album to 2000. For me, it's just okay.
This was definitely experimental. And unique. And avant-garde. But not for me.
An interesting album. Not a huge fan of when this guy talks in the middle of his songs. Some songs were very theatrical in production which made for an interesting listen. Most of the songs, however, don't stand up on their own and I will not be listening to them on their own.
I was surprised by this album. I fully expected to hate it, maybe even DNF it. I'm not generally a fan of screamo rock. However, this was a tolerable listen. I think a lot of that lends itself to the production by NIN's Trent Reznor. I am still not a huge fan of Marilyn Manson's vocals, but it's okay when backed by NIN instrumentals.
Just absolutely iconic. Franklin's voice is absolutely stunning as the centerpiece of this album. Each song has so much soul and heart. "Respect" being her legacy is so earned.
No surprises here, this is just a really good 70s prog rock Supertramp album
This is a really mellow, calming album. Paul Simon's voice lulls you into a sweet sleep throughout this album. There's some songs I didn't vibe with (looking at you, "Cars are Cars"), but overall a good album.
Psychedelic acoustic is a new genre for me, but I dig it. A little mellow counterculture. I haven't listened to much of Love, but I enjoyed this album and would check out more. A unique sound for sure.
"Very funky sounds. I knew going into this album that it was about to be an experience of sounds, and it did not disappoint. ""Rock Lobster"" is a classic. "
More hip-hop albums should be fun and whimsical. I think this album was a fun little listen, full of skits and silly messages.
While I love Genesis's bigger songs, this album just didn't hit for me. It was long, it was a rock opera but I wasn't remotely invested, and it was mostly forgettable. My favorite songs were the ones with Phil Collins singing lead and not Peter Gabriel.
I love a bluesy album, but a lot of these songs run together. Not a lot of stand-outs, but still a pretty good album.
Twigs has such a unique electronic, R&B sound to her music. Her first LP is full of gorgeous vocals laid over funky techno sounds. I would have to be in a certain mood to listen to it regularly, but it was a fun little experimental album.
I really enjoyed this album. It was Van Halen's debut album and it really sounds like the beginning of the 80s hair metal bands. There are a few covers that are really fun additions to the album. Lots of great guitar and drums.
Really fun swing album with lyrics that paint a story and catchy tunes you can't help tapping your foot to. Not a lot of memorable songs, but fun little listen. I immediately clocked his voice as being King Louie in The Jungle Book, so it's hard not to picture an ape singing me all these songs.
While I understand how influential this album was on punk rock, it’s just not my kind of sound.
I love airport jazz! The title track stands out from the rest of the album due to some stunning vocals, but the rest of the album is straight jazz. I am thoroughly relaxed.
Love love love this 70s rock country vibe. I've never heard of Gene Clark before this, and now I'm a huge fan.
Oh god I’m turning into my mom. I really liked this album and the way the songs flowed into one another. I already knew several songs so the familiarity was nice, but it was also interesting to listen in the intended order. The guitar and drum solos rock and Ozzy’s vocals are unique.
Definitely different from everything else I've listened to. Moby has a unique style of techno and samples. Some is really good ambience, but if you don't like techno, you won't like it. I didn't think it was bad, I just can't see myself going back to many of these songs.
I fairly enjoyed this album. It has a classic country bluegrass sound which is funny because it came out in 2001. Gillian Welch’s voice is timeless and calming to my bones. Not a bad album, but I wasn’t wowed by any one particular track.
I can't explain why I don't like most punk music but I love Green Day. Their debut album Dookie is so good. I love the way the songs flow into one another and tell the story of a drugged up deadbeat. Big fan, classic Green Day.
The blueprint for blues albums. It's the prototype for blues and all that came after, so of course it's good. Classic riffs and a gravely voice.
"This is my second Beastie Boys album I've listened to on this thing, and I hated the first one. This one wasn't so bad. I can't help it if every song makes me think of the ""Boats and Hoes"" rap from Stepbrothers. But this album has all the classic BB songs, this might as well be their only album. "
I LOVE ABBA
I didn't totally hate this album, but it's definitely not my cup of tea. A lot of noise, a lot of heavy metal instruments, nothing that stood out to me.
Yo this album is really good. I was concerned because all the Steely Dan songs I knew prior to this were from their first album, but my expectations were exceeded. Jazzy rock albums from the 70s are so my vibe.
First of all, bad band name. Secondly, this album kinda sucks. It's like Party City Michael Jackson meets Savage Garden. Not a fan.
Not bad for my first Rush album. I don't think I'd listen to the 20 minute long opener again, but it was a nice classic rock and roll sound to listen to.
Wow, I was really vibing with this album. I haven't listened to a lot of Dire Straits before this, but I like their melodic sounds and calming voice. Some of the songs can linger on a bit, but I don't necessarily mind. Great to return to as a whole album.
This was an okay album with no real direction. It went from space abduction themed to bluegrass to forays into psychedelic rock. I'm sure their main songwriter leaving the band before this had something to do with the aimlessness, but that's no excuse.
Not a bad album, but nothing spectacular. Definitely giving my grandma's CD collection. I was already having a bad day and listening to the yeehaw of this album didn't help.
This is for people who want to listen to The Rolling Stones but hate the British. A solid vibe album, but nothing special.
Wow, wow, wow. Radiohead's second album did not disappoint. I love the futuristic quality of the sounds despite it being an album from the 90s. I love the cohesion of the album, every song flows into one another. Definitely one of my favorites I've listened to this year.
I really loved this album. Calming, folksy vocals and a 70s mellow rock vibe.
"I already love Elton John, so I'm not surprised I really enjoyed this album as a whole. Some of the songs tend to sound the same, so it's only 4 stars for me. However, ""Tiny Dancer"" and ""Levon"" has to be up there as some of the best opening tracks for an album ever. Love love love"
This was a pretty fun listen. I had never heard any LCD Soundsystem before, but I would definitely listen to more. It's a very unique sound with great instrumentals and booming vocals.
Kendrick had some things to SAY. Wow. Poetic, political, and an insightful look into the experience of an African-American man from Compton that made it out. It is so refreshing to hear a meaningful take on the African-American woman too instead of the usual demeaning hip-hop verses about women. So deserving of the Grammys.
This was not bad for a debut album. Cohen tends to ramble a bit in these songs. Don't go into this expecting typical song structure or rhyme scheme. Some songs are catchy, but this album mostly shows the potential for the songwriter.
Really solid indie rock album. I was surprised to see I already had a song added from the album before I listened. I like the old school sound of the instruments and vocals on this album, it’s reminiscent of 1970s and 1980s soft rock. I would listen to more from this band.
Another Kendrick album, another banger. I just listened to TPAB last week. I think this album has more songs I would go back to, while TPAB is more politically charged and lyrically complex. Both albums are great though.
