1001 Albums Summary

solid 4

3.5

solid 3.5

weak 2.5

4.5

Weak 1.5 Not sonically intriguing, dragged on for too long (French version)

4.5 The most intimate sounding live album I've ever heard. Made me want to explore the world of jazz more.

3.5 Front loaded, became quite repetitive in the 2nd half but last track was different.

Solid 3.5 Not the greatest psychedelic rock record, but feels very influential for 1966. A core record for the canon

Not my type of music and I've heard much better in this genre. Feels badly aged. Couple of ok tracks at the beginning.

Although I think this album's quality and musical influences is highly overrated, I can appreciate the long term cultural impact it has brung.

Some insane chord and tempo changes in this! Love her voice and I was captivated by the music throughout.

Mostly decent. Middle third lost the way a bit.

Solid 4.5 My favourite Hendrix album. Haven't heard it in years, but was very pleased to have my ears blessed today. Little Wing is one of the most beatiful guitar pieces ever.

Whilst not my favourite album of theirs, this album is inspirational to me and I wouldn't be who I am today without it. I'm biased and sentimental, but to me this is a 5. Lions is criminally underrated.

Some absolute all timers on here, but also some average songs. Incredibly groovy, so much so that it inspired me to pick up my bass guitar for the first time in years! PYT makes me cringe terribly, even if the music is awesome.

I love live albums, and this is one of the greatest. Brilliant sound and a truly incredible concert experience. Really torn on whether it gets a 4 or a 5. It's a critical piece of music history and really is an album you should hear before you die, so I'll go 5. When Cash walks out and announces his presence, that's aura.

I get that it's supposed to sound noisy and terribly mixed, but I still don't like it. I still don't like punk. Can I still appreciate what this album contributed to the rise of punk music despite this? Of course.

Enjoyable, but I'm not going to be rushing to relisten. It's a solid 3, but doesn't have "the sauce" of a 4 IMO.

It's been almost 5 years since I last heard this album. I was a bit hesitant when I saw this was today's album. It demands attention to its concept and asks the listener to reflect on societal issues. I'm not always prepared to commit that level of focus. What a treat that I got to experience such incredible art today.

It's fine, nothing remarkable.

Not bad, but too long and felt lacking in ideas. Some inspired moments though, like the opener/closer.

I'd already heard the famous songs from this album. Since I was a teenager I expected not to like it due to my distaste for punk - I felt like the cover told the entire story. Totally wrong, this album is great! The smile on my face when the saxophone first appeared.... For an album a little over an hour, there's barely a dull moment and every track has an exciting idea.

Kinda boring, didn't do anything for me but at keast it was over in the time it took to have breakfast.

Was a pleasant morning experience listening to this. I like Marley's voice and the relaxed feel of the music. Good conscious lyrics too.

Incredibly strong songwriting and some really catchy songs on this. Just makes it to a 5.

S&G create some of the best vocal harmonies in modern music. Average quality of songs is high.

I remember a conversation I had with some colleagues a few years ago, we were discussing our favourite Iron Maiden songs. My choice was Phantom of the Opera. I'll briefly explain why: I don't think there's many legacy bands who have as a defined, figured out sound on their debut as Maiden. Taking the idea of dual harmonising guitars (a la Thin Lizzy) and cranking it up to 11. The middle section of Phantom is breathtaking, both guitars trading against each other while Harris' bass drives the song in ways few other players ever have. This album has stunning highs and no lows, but theres a few average (maiden-quality) songs. A quintessential NWOBHM album, it's incredible that the band made even better albums than this.

Half of the album is good, the other half is pretty rubbish. Queen were never able to make a great, consistent album. If you can only own one Queen studio album, it should be this. If you can only own one Queen album at all, unfortunately it should be the Greatest Hits. The Prophet's Song is their best song, I'll die on this hill.

I couldn't wait to stop listening to this. I gave up halfway through. That seems like a good candidate for a 1 star.

Funny coincidence that this album came up as I was in Sheffield today. Much more enjoyable than any Arctic Monkeys album. I liked the inclusion of strings but they felt a bit underdeveloped.

Yeah, it's fine. Totally inoffensive and the first couple tracks were quite good.

Great debut from one of the most iconic bands of the late 60s.

Fist 3 songs are good then my goodness does the quality drop off a cliff.

One of the most beautiful sounding albums ever. Best enjoyed whilst leaning back in a chair, in a dark room, with headphones.

A very good album, but I do think "Sign" is the better Prince album. Purple Rain remains one of the most cathartic songs ever in my opinion.

Huge arrangements and some brilliant pop tunes. A great example of an album split into sides, "Concerto for a Rainy Day" is a masterpiece and is the definitive way to listen to the legendary "Mr. Blue Sky". Loved the use of a couple of motifs throughout the album.

So good. One of the best albums of all time, but not even Can's best album.

First half was good, didn't enjoy 2nd as much. I think PSRT is better, there's not much Garfunkel here I feel.

The last Nick Drake album for me to listen to, is perhaps my favourite? Fits somewhere perfectly in the middle of his debut's more grand compositions and "Pink Moon's" loneliness. No bad tracks on this, really enjoyed listening to it and will definitely revisit.

I only started to get into salsa recently but I absolutely loved this album. So much positive energy and not a dull moment.

Generally ok with a couple of bangers thrown in. I'd listen to a lot of other new wave albums before this though.

Alright, I think I get it now. I've heard this album a few times before and appreciated some of the songs on it, but this listen was definitely different. Really good start to finish and one of the cornerstone albums for the beginning of prog and the concept album.

Not a fan of the vocals on this and I must've heard these songs hundreds of times. Another one of those albums where everyone is guaranteed to have memories associated with at least one of the songs. Don't think I'll consciously choose to listen to this album again, given how often I hear Oasis in day to day life here in the UK. It's pop, it's culturally significant, but it's also nothing special in my opinion.

Torn on whether to give this 4 or 5. Washer and Good Morning, Captain are absolutely incredible songs and I can totally see myself gaining an even deeper appreciation for this album over time.

To me, Tarkus is one of the weaker foundational prog epics. Yes it's good, but much like ELP in general, it serves as a display of musical virtuosity. Side 2 is better than I expected, given that people seem to find it significantly weaker (which it is).

Oasis again!!! I'm so happy!!1!!

Started to enjoy it more as it went on, would listen to it again.

Sampling a French listening exam had me rolling

Quite pleasant and easy dream pop. Focuses more on textures than melody I think.

I'd bet that someone is going to make a Blondie musical at some point

I like Bowie, I'm not a super-fan but I've gained an appreciation for him as time has passed. That said, this album made me well up a bit at the end. Possibly my favourite album of his.

Enjoyed this album so much more than I did on my first listen. Coming to the realisation that Kate Bush can do no wrong.

Must listen electronic album. Kraftwerk's best.

Their most technically, and structurally exciting album. Not quite MoP in terms of a full package, but the more progressive tendencies of this album are unmistakable.

Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Kate Bush, and Tony Levin? Sign me up!!