1001 Albums Summary

One of my favorite albums of all time and the quintessential Rolling Stones album for those who don't full "get it". This album is a perfect blend of their country influences and dirty Rock n Roll. The story of making the album and recording it is as epic as the music itself. While it might not have the singles most people are used to, Exile is a bonafide beast of a record.

I always remember Booker T and the M.G.s for the song 'Green Onions' but was equally impressed upon finding out they were Otis Redding's band for a time. Familiar with a few songs and some of the covers. Easy listening, great to work to!

Fleer Foxes makes me nostalgic for a time I'm not sure I was even a part of. I guess listening to them just evokes a sort of bliss, and happier less stressful times. Their music also makes me think of some of my favorite people who I know love them. An all-time indie folk record that is endlessly listenable.

I've gone back and forth on Metallica over the years - times when I really liked them and times where I haven't. On the Black Album, I think the better songs save the rest of the meh songs on the record. Overall they are extremely important to the genre, have some great songs and an overall strong discography. While this is no Ride The Lightning or Master of Puppets, it's still worth a listen and a pretty easy entry into their genre of metal.

I've gone back and forth on Oasis, not if they're good or not, but if I 'get it'. When I listen to this album, I come away saying I do get it. It might not be for me (although currently it is), but it's easy to understand their importance and meteoric rise to superstardom after this record.

It's fun to listen to a hip hop record and recognize some of the samples. The Beastie Boys always make me think of "what if some punks from Brooklyn got really into sampling" An important hip hop record and a true classic.

First full listen of this album and it's understandable immediately why it's so revered. Excellent production, great samples and really captures the West Coast vibe of the time.

One of my favorite albums of all time, and currently my favorite Beatles record. I recently made a comment to my girlfriend where I said "I think this is the year I'm going to get into the Beatles" as if I haven't spent the majority of my listening life obsessing over them. Rubber Soul was the first big step into more introspective songwriting from the Fab Four amidst their move to being a studio only hand. This record still has a good mix of the earlier records - great harmonies, good love songs - and a new sound too. My Dad ended up with two versions of this record, and I told him how much I loved it and luckily got his extra copy. There's so much more I can say about this record but I'll leave it here.

While I'm familiar with some of Mayfield's work (Superfly, Curtis Live!, Curtis) it's nice to go through another entry to the catalog.

Whenever I listen to Parliament it makes me think of my friend who introduced them to me at the perfect time in my music journey. I'd been diving deep into an obsession with RHCP, which surprisingly led me to many other better bands and genres. I remember seeing this album at a record shop, buying it, and deciding to give it to that friend for his birthday thinking I'd find another copy. I still haven't but don't regret it.

I tried this album in high school and it was too brit pop for me, maybe this will be the turnaround. Music is still impressive, just too britpop for me.

It's great to hear a record and instantly recognize the influence it's had since it came out. I could have sworn I've listened to this before, but I've been hearing it's echoes.

In all honestly I used to think this was a Greatest Hits album but realizing it's a studio album makes it all the better. An artist I used to like musically, it's nice to come back to Marley's work when I'm able to appreciate the music and message more clearly. Technically it sounds incredible and I'd expect nothing less from The Wailers. I'll definitely revisit the London live album this week too.

This album screams 90s but in the best possible way.

Just in and out dad rock. Not amazing, not terrible. I'll always chuckle then the sign Bad Company by the band Bad Company on the album Bad Company comes on. Didn't know they were British or a quasi-supergroup, or that they still tour.

The deeper into the record I get the more I like it. The wikipedia page of Julian Cope is definitely worth checking out. Always a fan of a band where the singer is also the bassist. A very interesting sound, like a less punk version of The Stranglers and a less gloomy Echo & the Bunnymen. Will be returning to this record for sure!

A second Metallica record in two weeks? I'll get to this eventually but outside of One I'm not sure how great this album is.

It's been a minute since I've heard the tracks on this record, but I know it'll get a 5. Such a fun and different sound, I'm glad I was introduced to Fela.

I ain't listening to that.

One of the most impressive debuts in rock / metal history. Taking influence from their predecessors and creating their own version in the genre that still stands today. No notes, a perfect album.

A great dive into the Smiths and a near perfect record. A few of my favorite songs of theirs are on here!

I remember the first time hearing the song Band On The Run and being so excited that there was a Beatles album I wasn't familiar with, only to find out about the Beatles solo careers. Probably Paul's most recognizable solo songs and a great record through and through.

Perfect country, right up my alley. No notes.

I feel like I've been trying to get into more electronic music the past few years and this is a perfect intro to drum and bass.

Another electronic album! Very fun and I can see why people really enjoy them.

Growing up there was a friends dog named Elvis Costello and I didn't know the reference until I was older. A great listen! An amazing album full of hits. Need to get this on vinyl.

A good listen, an important band. Definitely feels dated, but not in a bad way! I just don't think it's for me and that's ok.

Another impressive Smiths album. I remember I'd never heard much of them until Perks of Being a Wallflower and thought they seemed pretentious... Once I got over that I've enjoyed pretty much all of their music.

Dreamy! Great sweet Jane cover too

I'm not usually a big fan of prog, however this record is extremely approachable. Always fun to hear an earlier version of a band too!

It's Aretha, nothing less than a 5 is acceptable.

As always, R.E.M. surprise me with the consistency and quality of their output. A shame they don't tour anymore...

Only slightly familiar with their singles, but an incredible album. It's fun to hear flava flav in the background and all I can picture is him as an old man on Flavor of Love.

Really cool to see a point in time of funk crossing over into hip hop, and seeing so many tracks that ended up being sampled endlessly.

Fun to hear the other side of early rock n roll compared to little Richard. A fun and easy listen.

Much better than I thought. I saw Bjork in 2015 and didn't fully get it, but think I'd appreciate seeing her if it was 2026 not 2015