1001 Albums Summary

Don't like this style of country particularly. Very samey. Much prefer Johnny Cash latter output. That being said, it's a unique album and interesting listen between songs.

Once In a Lifetime aside, I don't like this as much as I'd hoped. I think its the production as I love the sound on the live albums. Appreciate the originality for it's time.

I find this tedious. So formulaic and predictable. I don't like blues music much anyway. And the lyrics are so literal and on the nose. His voice is cool though which just gets it a 2. It's the kind of thing that might be fun to watch live if your drunk in a bar in Louisiana, but I would need to be drunk and that says a lot.

I liked this much more than I thought I would. I didn't take to Eminem back when this came out as too many neds were into it. It's a genuinely exciting and engrossing album. Lyrically sharp, well produced with a lot of variety with unexpected twists and turns, and some great hooks. Intentionally shocking and clearly designed to court controversy, it does at times become puerile. There are some songs which are genuinely uncomfortable listens too, which is obviously the intention. Still, holds a special place as I saw him live not long after this was released and to this day it's the only time I have seen the biggest music star in the world live.

It's fine. The old school style is cool and was probably a welcome break from all the gangster rap that was dominating hip hop at the time. There's some nice samples and songs which have a strong soul influence. For me though, although it's solid and good, it's also unremarkable without any clear stand out tracks.

I do appreciate the ambition and originality in this album. And the bangers really are top drawer. Don't love all the tracks when they go a bit too far into African music territory for my taste. But it's a great journey of a record. I really need to listen to more of Paul Simons work beyond this.

I like music that's a bit weird but this is absolutely beyond me. Occasionally it drifts into something that gets me interested but the vast majority is a slog to get through. I presume you need drugs to properly tap into whatever is going on.

Great album. One of the best from the 90s grunge big 4.

I really like this. Loads of influence on other bands I like. Didn't know that basement jaxx used M.E. as a sample for Where's Your Head At either. Highly innovative considering it was released in 79.

Boring. Occasionally bits pique my interest but it never seems to go anywhere other than slight variations of the same thing. Dance music like this is only worthwhile if there's a cool live show to go with it and you are on it. Otherwise it's just repetitive dullness when it's an album. Fine as background music I suppose but that's about it. Cool album cover though.

Bloody awful. These guys are good musicians but Christ this was hard work to get to the end. Jam after jam after jam for over an hour. I never liked ginger baker and this has made me like him even less.

Classic. Still sounds amazing and not surprised that it is so highly regarded then and now.

Brilliant album. So much variety from song to song but seems to retain a signature sound throughout. 2nd half stronger than the first and there are a few tracks that could maybe be shaved since it's over an hour but this is minor and does not detract. Great memories listening to this.

I thought I would like this but it doesn't click with me. I can hear the influence it's had on other bands that I do like. But I hate this style of production. Drums and guitar tone I don't like. Don't like the vocal style either. From what I hear this was a bit of a departure from their usual sound so I would be intrigued to listen to more from them.

I liked this a lot more than I expected to. Never liked Alright back when it came out and dismissed the album as I thought it would all sound like that. There's lots of energy here though and a bit of edge to some of the songs. Really well crafted. A bit twee at points but overall really enjoyable and I feel like I may have done them a disservice all these years.

When it's good, it's really good. First five songs are great, but the album becomes a bit messy with noisy chaos instead of the songs and hooks that make it good to start with.

It's fine. There are a few nice songs and I like the vocal style. But nothing that really stands out that would make me a fan.

I was intrigued to listen to this again as a 41 year old instead of as a 14 year old. First four songs are great, then it has a big drop off and contains some truly dreadful stuff. Loved Korn as a teenager but I'm not going to listen to this again. Except the bangers of course.

Obvious 5/5. Classic album. As are all the first 5 Sabbath records.

This is really good. Love his voice. Like a mix up of John Grant, Radiohead and at times Tom Waits. Such a diverse record too.

It's ok. There are other stones albums I would far rather listen to though.

It's brilliant. Contains some of my favourite Neil Young tracks. Great feel and dynamics throughout.

I didn't like this as much as I thought I would. Just didn't jump out at me with any memorable tracks. It's not bad at all. Just not to my taste.

This type of music isn't really made for me. But there's no doubting the talent here. I much prefer her songs when things are a bit more stripped back without so many layers. The duet at the end was a highlight.

There's songs which are amazing, some I don't like and some which are bizarre. It's a winner overall for me even if it polarises.

Brilliant album. I can see me revisiting this a lot. So much going on and had me hooked from start to finish.

It's decent enough. I've always been a passive fan of the manics and revisiting this album hasn't changed that. For me, they are one of those bands that have a solid greatest hits set, and that's as far as it goes for me.

A couple of half decent songs but ultimately I find this band tedious. There are some interesting stories and messages contained in the lyrics but unfortunately they are delivered by an absolute tadger.

Its not really my thing but I don't dislike it either. She's got a great voice and the album is very pleasant and soothing.

Not for me at all obviously. It's the kind of music that is pleasant enough in the background if you're dining in la vigna.

It's really good. Love the groove on so many tracks and there's so many hooks. Not really my genre but when it's done this well it's hard to find fault.