1001 Albums Summary

Forgot how tight this record is. 100% killer riffs.

Actually enjoyable Frank Zappa! All the smirking, pointless showboating I usually associate with Zappa is dialled down a lot, though not fully. Pretty groovy rhythm section and a about half the tunes are enjoyable. Would've been better with almost all the guitar removed.

A lot of this is very rumty-tumty and worryingly close novelty-rock. Quite a few clunky lyrics throughout. The core of the band sound great, and I do enjoy Strummer's voice, but most of the songs are just so-so, with only a couple of standouts. Don't get why this record is so acclaimed.

Sublime. Incredible interplay between the trio. Scott LaFaro's bass is ridiculous, just soaring, light as a feather. Feel amazed that I'd never heard this before - an absolute treat.

A regular spinner back in the 90s for me but haven't listened in at least a decade. Still holds up as a rich, dark, emotive, cauldron of dub paranoia. Paved the way for a lot of inconsequential background music, but Blue Lines itself is a heavy listen. Remains a classic.

Felt very powerful and moving at the time. 10 years down the line it doesn't hit as hard. Still some amazing moments, but maybe sags here and there.