1001 Albums Summary

Okay, I liked this album a lot more than I expected! I wish I could go back and edit my previous ratings cause now I'm getting influenced. Of course California Dreamin' is such a classic, and it holds up so well. I also really liked Got a Feelin'. I honestly feel like this album is beyond it's time, and it's very dance-y

Wow I'm so glad that this introduced me to Aretha because this entire album was so full of feeling and musical and vocal expertise; just floored me. Not particularly music I would look for on my own, but it really hit me deep. I will be listening to Good to Me as I Am to You on repeat- I think that's my favourite song off this album, along with Chain of Fools. Ain't no Way was also very beautiful. 9/10

Honestly, not entirely for me. Some songs are incredibly nostalgic, and I'd say musically important, but I think I get too lost in the repetition of a lot of the songs, and the length of the album itself. Did love Starlight and Believe Me Now

I definitely preferred the last half of this album than the first,, Like a Rolling Stone was cool for the first three minutes before I realized it kept going and kept repeating. I think the repetitiveness is what felt like the beginning dragged; versus Desolation Row, which is 11 whole minutes, but doesn't feel repetitive because of the more poetic lyrics

I’d honestly prefer to listen to this kinda folk over Bob Dylan. This album was a smooth ride with some really fun songs and experimentation in between. My favourite has gotta be Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard. Such a fun song

Nina Simone's lyrics and the yearning and heartbreak in this album are just so compelling. What More Can I say, Wild is the Wind, and If I Should Lose You, have been my favourites, just incredible piano playing and singing