1001 Albums Summary

Strong start for this project with this album. In the 90s, I enjoyed the Just album but didn't follow them into the shift in style they did in OK Computer and then this. I've listened to Radiohead more and more in the last few years, and was pleasantly surprised at how much of the album I already know and how strong it is a cohesive whole.

I knew very little of Stevie Wonder beyond the biggest hits. On this album I had only heard Higher Group via the cover by RHCP. The album builds slower than I expected but the music lulled me in, and then turned into the boppers I expected. Very much enjoyed the album.

AC/DC is one of those bands that feels like I know them well given how much they have played on the radio for the last 5 decades, but other than the title track, this was a new listen for me. I was surprised both at the level of consistency is creating great rock songs, and how many of the songs revolve around 'loving your girl'. Great listen, and excited to see more AC/DC appear on the list.

I had only ever heard the name PJ Harvey, and had no sense going in on what to expect except the cover. I expected femail vocalist over soft rock, but the music was harder and more uptempo than I expected. The rock was energetic and satisfying, and the vocals felt like a wall a sound that mostly worked for me. Curious to know what the rest of PJ Harvey sounds like,

This is one of those cases where I would have appreciated the album more if I had first heard it 20 years ago (or more). I knew the record's two biggest singles, and enjoyed the beats on a number of the other tracks, but the lyrics kept pulling me out of the experience. I've heard other gangsta rap talk about more interesting things than what felt like the thoughts of a very young artist still unsure of what he should focus on.

I was late to the party on Metallica, only falling on my radar after the black album. I didn’t understand why they were so huge until I heard this album first. I love the 80s Metallica, and One is such a special track and video. I immediately smiled when I saw the pick for today was this album I know well. It's certainly not perfect (justice for Jason!), but I love it.

Having this album pop up today was right time right place. It's been a challenging few days, weeks, months, so listening to this emotional album full of joy and sadness, but importantly hope and optimism, was uplifting in the best way possible. I had heard half the album through various singles and loved the rest. Great record.

I know very little of this album beyond The Killing Moon so I was excited to dig in deeper, but in the end this record didn't grab me at all. I was hoping for somber, haunting tracks, but the mood was unpredictable, the guitar was light and felt detached from the rest of the songs, and the vocals seemed worse. Not for me I guess.

I came into this record completely blind, having never heard of the artist. I found a soft, pared back album. Mainly one poet and his guitar, with the occasional music backing, or burst of laughing by the musician(s). It was an interesting record, the kind that would fit best softly playing at night while you are sitting on a dock in summer. I enjoyed!

I had heard of George Clinton before, but my experience with Funk is very limited. The most I know about this subgenre is the skit by Key & Peele where they poke fun at non-sensical lyrics. There is definitely some of that in this album (special callout to track #4 Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers)). All in all the music had great grooves, but I don't see myself going back to this record often.

This was another cool discovery from an artist I had never heard of before. Music was smooth and complex, and the voice grabbed me throughout. Strong listen and curious to check out more of the works from what appears to be a 40 years career!

First time listening to Elliott Smith, but unlike the other new singer/songwriters I found in this project, he didn't do much for me. The lyrics felt adolescent, the songs faily simplistic. I could not get into the album as I felt 'meh' throughout. Not for me.

I only knew Karma Chameleon from this album as it was everywhere on the radio in the 80s, but beyond that opening track, I was surprised by the excellent music that followed. Boy George has a great singing voice, and the tunes were jazzy and boppy in that 80s synth way. I was pleasantly surprised, but the genre has little appeal for my common tastes today.

One the biggest albums of all time, and one that I knew partially. I was surprised by the quieter parts, which isn't a criticism, but generally it delivered on the legacy of this album. Great record!

Another band that I knew by name only. The first songs pulled me in, they lost me for a few, then it grabbed me again. I enjoyed the bass heavier sound, and the singer was engaging. I think this is an album that needs to be listened to a few times to absorb.

This album appealed to my punk and Celtic tastes, with raw chaotic energy and searing ballads. The type of album you year in a pub late at night and lifts the room with its ballads.

The title track for this record is famous, but I knew very little of the rest of the album, which was a shame as I was missing out. This prog-infused hard rock album is a great listen. I know very little about their catalog beyond this album now and will need to investigate more.

This was a big album for me in my team years. Still raw after the death of Kurt Cobain, this new Dave Grohl band (although he ran solo on this one) hooked me early. I have vivid memories of listening to Exhausted in a dark car with the rain making rivers of light on the windshield, tripping out to the music. I love this band, and even if The Colour is the stronger album, I love their debut album.

It's hard to judge this album considering how little I've listened to R&B, but the singer had a great voice and the songs were relaxing, albeit a little repetitive at times. I suspect I'll have a more critical ear as this project advances and I listen to more examples. I did have some sexy dreams so I think that's one thing I took away from it. :)

This one will require a few more listens for me. The angst and punk sensibilities appealed to me, but the song structures seemed chaotic at times. The lyrics and topics were great, but would have jelled better with an angrier tone. Will definitely need more listening and exploration of their discography.

First repeat artist on this list, but happy to listen to more Wonder. I did not know this album either, except for I Wish and the song that Coolio would eventually cover. This album had a more chaotic energy, with anger, sadness and hope. I really enjoyed it!

I am ashamed to admit that despite knowing the artist's name for decades, I did not know she was primarily a country artist, and had not heard any of her music. She has a great voice, and I liked one or two of the more bluesy songs, but the album didn't appeal to my music tastes.

This album was a disappointment. I was excited by the new name, and seeing that it was a punk band from the mid 90ties, I was hoping for something new to hook into. In the end, the music was too boring and not hooky enough to appeal to my pop-punk tastes, and not hard edge enough to appeal to my punk tastes. I guess there is a reason my punk friend never flagged this band.

First time listening to this album beyond Band on the Run and Jet. It was a good album, entertaining, but like when I listen to John Lennnon, I'd rather be listening to the Beatles. The songs are silly and complex, and Paul is in full stride for his vocals. The song Band on the Run always bugged me as I like the two intros better than the main song, but it remains a strong title track.

I much prefer rocks and folk Neil Young to blues and western Neil Young. He's a great artist, but this album didn't pull me in like some of his other more popular records. An interesting listen nonetheless.

I enjoyed the mix of guitar and piano to back the singer, and I liked his voice, but the lyrics pulled me right out. Overly silly and esoteric.

The music consisted of smooth beats that never did anything to catch my attention or cause a reaction. I would equate this to music you would hear in a coffee shop or bistro in 2008. Good for a background to a party I guess.

Aretha Franklin is an institution, and it was wonderful to listen to a full album the first track RESPECT. Dynamite voice over soulful music.

I rarely think to put on bossa nova when I am listening to music, and what a loss. I recognized The Girl from Ipanema, but the rest matched the soothing sounds and jazzy beats. Stan Getz is a quality saxophonist. Great listen!

First time listening to these pioneers of punk rock, and certainly wish I had listened to them sooner. Great, raw, early 70s punk band that shocked with their music and style. Great listen, looking forward to checking out their other record today!

I finally decided to listen to this album and more of Joy Division a few years back, and definitely felt foolish for having missed out for so long. The music in haunting, sombre and beautiful all at once. I come back to this album often.

Another name I've known for a long time, but I can't believe I passed on it for so long. When I researched the album yesterday and saw the prog tag in the genre, I knew I had made a mistake. The music is chaotic and complex, just the way I like it. The vocals will take some getting used to, but I'm sure I'll be going back to the well with these guys!

I assumed that Bob Dylan would appear on this list sooner or later, and having only really heard the biggest hits, I was looking forward to exploring his discography. Unfortunately, the law and randomness started me here on this mid-90s snooze fest. This felt like mundane, old rocker style rock, and left me disappointed when I really wanted to explore the folk and early electric guitar years. I'm sure that will come up at some point, but for now it's left me wanting.

My first super group, and likely not the last. This delivered exactly what I expected from a CSN album: slower, quieter introspective songs, powerful tri-vocal ballads, and a fusion of rock and folk. Great record!

I'm sure this record deserves a few more listens, but it was wrong suggestion on the wrong day as I couldn’t get into it. I recognize the raw energy of Iggy Pop, the punk rocks was fast and chaotic, and I'm sure it'll be a better listen on another day.

I hated this album. Half the songs as instrumentals could have been great with the synth pop sounds, but the singing was unbearable in the repetitive, over the top 90s dance way.

Interesting post-punk album. The use of synth was mostly excellent, although sometimes distracting. It didn't wow me, but it was a good listen.

I was happy to see this band pop-up on the list. Great album, especially side A with the full-length, 12 minute Papa was a rollin's stone. The rest was also great, groovy, smooth. Great listen.

Listening to my first Tom Waits album felt like reading Infinite Jest for the first time: parts were brilliant and engaging, parts felt confusing, obtuse and a pain to get through, and in the end I don't know I could possible recommend the listen to. I don't see myself ever going back to this, even if I am glad I gave it a listen.

Great synth pop record, with music just as interesting and engaging as the Joy Division years. It is certainly a popier album, especially on the vocals so it feels like this band forever remains in the shadow of what it was before, but still quite enjoyable.

Miles Davis is exactly the kind of jazz that I like best. Smooth ensemble sounds and virtuosity without attacking the ears. Love it, can't wait for the next album in this sub genre.

American Idiot is a fine album, but I still prefer the earlier albums like Dookie and Insomniac.

Unfortunately I had to travel today, so my listen of the album was limited to what I heard over the sound of the rain and the road. I liked to chill atmosphere it gave off, so I'll be circling back to this when I have more time to dedicate myself to it.

Interesting listen, but couldn't grab me. The music was unorthodox and surprising in that indie kind of way, but I found very little to grab me. Not sure I'll go back to this.

Classic double-album from The Clash. I knew most of the record, but it was my first time listening to it end-to-end. It was a perfect backdrop to the hint of spring weather we had today. Classic punk rock with ska elements was a great backdrop for the sun, with a perfect edge to take some of the pain of the news today.

Bridge Over Troubled Water is a beautiful album. Coming in, I expected a quieter album due to the ones I knew already being quiet, but there were livelier numbers along with the softer ones. The power of their voices is undeniable!

Was a little weird returning to this album after so long. I used to listen to Eminem more for the silly lyrics than the hip hop merits, but now 20 years later and having heard much more of the genre, I was surprised at how well the album holds up. Even despite the some of the more questionable material.

Interesting little record. The music was sometimes quite engaging, with haunting sounds, and a guitar/drum mix that grabbed me, but then the next song would lose me over being a little too ethereal. The singing also bounced back and forth between these realities. I'll circle back I'm sure, but this may be a band better consumer with a playlist of the more accessible tracks, at least for me.

Fantastic album by Marvin Gaye. The music and vocals blend together so well for this smooth, soulful record. I want more!

Weird record, and this is coming from the guy who likes prog. I think 2 or 3 of the songs I could see myself adding them to a mix, but can't imagine coming back to this record.

I only knew Tito Puente from his time on The Simpsons. It was a great latin/mambo record. Not something that's likely to call for my attention often, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

Great record by ZZ Top. Just solid rock and roll. La Grange reminds me of Guitar Hero and always puts a smile on my face. I need to listen to more from this band beyond the singles!

10/10. Quiet likely still my favourite album of all time. I can't understate how influential this album was on my appreciation and discovery of music, and how I processed my feelings in my later teenage years. It's still a job to listen to.

This was an interesting fusion of reggae with more modern pop and soul. I know little about this genre beyond the heavy weights like Bob Marley or Toots & The Maytals. Not every song hit home for me, but it was a good listen.

Joni Mitchell is an icon, but it was my first time listening to one of her records. What a voice! It can be so soft, but it can soar and pierce and boom when it needs to. Impressive singing voice.

I found this one hard to separate the art from the artist. I despise Kanye West as a personality. I tried to go in without having a bias, and did appreciate both the music and his ability to rap, but the lyrics make this something I didn't like and don't intend to listen to again. Here's hoping this is the only time he appears on this list.

First time with Stereolab. The music was interesting as an indie sound with maybe some prog influence. Singing was sometimes great and sometimes a bit distracting, but interesting overall.

I thought this was pretty interesting. It's got a great wall of sound, indie influences with almost a Radiohead vibe at times. I'll check out more for sure.

I never really got into Blur beyond Song 2. I recognized Girls and Boys, but couldn't get into the album. I find the funky weirdness works way better in Gorillaz than this band.

Fantastic album by Faith No More. I still think King for a Day is my favourite, but can' understate how much I enjoyed discovering the full album. Love Mike Patten, love Tomahawk, Mr. Bungle and Fantomas, but I also go back to Faith No More.

I enjoyed the music but the singers voice was largely grating. I'm ashamed to say that the songs I enjoyed best were the ones I knew from Nirvana's Unplugged in New York album, and even then I was thinking I would rather be listening to that. Definite creativity with this band, but didn't land for me.

Another name that I've known but never paid attention to. I enjoyed the record. Jeff has a great voice and singing technique, and the music matched perfectly.

I have to admit, I had the wrong impression of what The Flaming Lips were in my mind. I had Vaseline in my ears, which is not a great reflection of what this album sounds like. I very much enjoyed it, and will likely start with the later part of their career and work my way back!

First time listening to a Jay-Z album, and I enjoyed the beats. The lyrics didn't grab me.

While I enjoyed listening to Tommy, I couldn't help wanting to listen to other albums like My Generation, Sells Out or Who's Next. The rock opera thing can be grandiose or at times too ethereal for this album.

At first I thought I liked DAMN. better, but as I listened I realized this was a more complicated album that will require multiple listens. The lyrics were powerful, but I was lost on context for large parts of it. The music was engaging, I will be returning to this.

The musicianship is clearly impressive, and the singer had strong pipes, but the music is not for me. I am unlikely to go back to this.

I love CCR, a love that was instilled in me early from my dad playing their records. This is a strong album of theirs, and a frequent listen. Love it!

I new the name, and had only heard Sour Times. The music is a great chill vibe, perfect background music but not necessarily the most engaging.

The White Stripes offers great, grungy, garage rock, and this album is a perfect example. Great album all around with energetic sings, and always loved You and I are going to be friends.

Not my cup of tea. The music likely appeals to elder women looking for a strong male voice to serenade them before bedtime.

The music is a vibe, with chill beats, but I wasn't in the right mood to listen to it. It's not grabbing me today.

I do not know the Smiths well, but most of this album sounded great to me! There was that 80s, UK detour on a few songs that lost me, but some of it had me bopping. Great listen!

I enjoyed the early 70s rock sounds, and the songs were diverse, but it didn’t hit like I thought it might. I wonder if this is one of those albums that I listened to for the first time too late, too old, after too many other more impactful records from the 70s. Good album nonetheless.

Powerful voice for this famous French crooner, but it’s not a style of music that appeals to me.

This was a great blast of psychedelic rock! You know when the B side is 18 minutes that you are in for some weirdness, and Love did not fail to deliver on that. The album was interesting and worth future listens!

Superfly was pretty groovy, and interesting as a soundtrack. I don’t know the movie, but makes me want to catch it.

I really enjoyed this record. It was a great chill, background style album that perfect fit my mood. I tried another album from David with less impact, but this was a great record.

I didn’t remember right away after seeing the band’s name, but after hearing Janis Joplin’s vocal at the start of the album I remembered this was the band she was in just prior to going solo. Great solid rock, with Joplin’s signature vocals made this quite enjoyable.

Can’t go wrong with a Beatles album. I assume this won’t be the last time they pop up on this list. Great early record, their sophomore I think. I still think Rubber Soul is when they really took off into their most interesting period, but this album is still a delight 60 years later.

Interesting hip hop album. At times super engaging, and at times it lost me as the lyrics drift into a conversation on who has the biggest nuts. Great beats however.

I didn't get into this album like I did with Yoshimi. The whine aspect of his voice was present enough to distract me.

I couldn't get into this album either. It felt like the songs ranged from far out psychedelic past the point where I'm staying interested, or generic rock with lame singing. Not for me.

Not my favorite Bowie album, but the appeal of the main singles like Changes and Life on Mars? Is undeniable. Looking forward to hearing more Bowie on this list!

Classic Rolling Stones record! Love this record, especially Side A with Wild Horses, Can't You Hear Me Knocking and Brown Sugar.

I can't understate the impact that Nirvana had on me as I was growing up. I loved this album and it's complex, dark tones. It felt like such a contrast against the pop and radio music I listed to up until that point. I sometimes go months or even a year or two without circling to Nirvana, and then inevitably I come back and enjoy it just the same.

This was an interesting trip into 60s rock. I only new The Kinks from You Really Got me, so this album was completely new. Not as appealing as the more psychedelic stuff of this era, but still a chill listen.

The album that launched Metallica into the stratosphere while leaving a large portion of its fan base in the dust. Side A is still a fun listen, but the back half is not as strong. I'm in the camp that they went for money on this album and never looked back. Hopefully Master pops up on this list.

Did not enjoy this album. The singer’s style turned me off. Made me think of someone trying to be Tom Waits but not having the unique voice or writing capability to pull it off.

I was digging the afro-electronic vibe it gave me, but like a lot of electronic albums, the music drags longer than it needs to and it more repetitive that makes for a comfortable listen. This type if music fits better in the background of a dance club. Not for me.

Like the other Aretha album I heard on the list so far, she radiates a powerful, soulful voice that carries throughout the record. It’s a joy to listen to her sing, even if this music isn’t typically a go to for me.

Kraftwerk was interesting. I knew the name, and their reputation as a largely influential band on 70s/80s electronic music proceeds them. Not much comes to mind other than I enjoyed the beats and sound, but it was largely an instrumental album, but makes it harder for me to get into it.

This is more the period of Bob Dylan I was expecting to run into on this list. I know this record was considered controversial in the scene as Dylan switched to the electric sound. I really enjoyed the record, and look forward to checking out more of the acoustic part as well!

It was a great piano concert, with a modern style that differs from my (limited) knowledge of classical music. It was interesting!

One of the best Rush albums of all time. Side A is perfect, and Side B closes strong. I was wondering when I was going to see Rush pop-up on this list, and I absolutely hope it's not the last!

This was a strange album. It’s got that zany 70s rock side. It was enjoyable, even if nothing really stood out as entirely memorable.

I am more familiar with ska punk than I am with more traditional ska, but I found the record quiet enjoyable. A nice mix and entrancing rhythms and zany lyrics come together well on this album.

I new the main singles, but I was quickly won over by the power of Adele’s voice. It’s not a musical style I lean on often, but this was a very enjoyable album.

This album had chill beats, perfect for the background to a party where you don’t want the music to become overbearing. I’m not sure if this is what they mean by house music. Good listen overall.

I vert much enjoyed this Pixies album. Lots of raw energy, some silliness, but lots of hooks to sink into!

My favorite album by the Police. Side A is a weird assemble of tracks book-ended by the brilliant Synchronicity, and side B is a constant barrage of great, great songs.

The Go-Go’s are a great pop 80s band, and the record has lots of energy. Not an album I’ll go back to often, but was enjoyable to start my day.

Nice little alt rock, pop punk band. Songs were catchy, although perhaps not too memorable. I'll need to give it a re-listen.

Didn't really enjoy the record. It's soft and uninteresting. I thought I'd find something more interesting like their big single Missing but I was disappointed. Not for me.

I really like this album. The beats and lyrics are soft and welcoming, and such a great background groove. I need to expand my knowledge of them.

I am coming to realize that I just do not enjoy blur. The first album on the list did nothing for me, and it was the same for this record. I remember liking the Song 2 single off their self-titled album but not enjoying anything else on that album. Perhaps the entire band turns me off...

Kings of Leon did not do it for me. I appreciate the rock they are doing, but I couldn't help of better acts like Tom Petty for this style of music.

2 great records by Ray Charles. The name threw me off for a moment as I thought he had taken his shot at making Country / Western music. I should have realized it was him and his take on Country / Western classics from that era. Ray's voice is soothing and rich, such a good listen.

I am not a big grindcore fan. I much prefer Heartwork to Reek of Putrefaction, and my brief time listening to Napalm Death in the early 2000s was pushed aside as I discovered At The Gates and started listening to melodic death. Not for me, but blast (beats) from the past.

Mellon Collie is a wonderful album, and my entry point for this band. I used to be more turned off for what I considered filler on this double-album, and while I still have a playlist to condense this into a solid hour of rock, I enjoy the fill listen more over time.

The album was good, but I think I prefer 70s Costello to 90s Costello.

Great album from the 90s. This was everywhere on the radio when I was a teen, and still a fun listen to this day.

Great, ecliptic little folk album. Chill vibe, great singing voice, and surprised me a few times. Really enjoyed it.

I'm always up for some Bob Marley! Chill, thoughtful lyrics, over an uplifting reggae beat. Looking forward to more albums as my education was limited to the Legend Best Of so far.

I didn't expect this album to be as dance or fast as it was. It's due to my misconception of what Moby is from that Porcelain track. Fun listen, but jumps around a bit too much for me.

Great 80s music from Janet Jackson! She sparked a whole vibe in the late 80s and Rhythm Nation stands strong. Fun listen.

I'm not sure if the name of the album was meant to be sarcastic or genuine, but it reflects well this album. I can see it as soft background for an art show that is trying to be esoteric. I found very little to connect to in this record. Next!

I don't have a lot of experience listening to what I think is called Afropop or Worldbeat. It was a interesting listen, with chill beats and acoustic sound mixed together with the energetic Senegalese singer's voice. Not the kind of music I see myself getting into, but was a fun listen.

A contemplative, Bob Dylan-esque modern rock album. It was much moodier than what I expected, but my experience with the band is limited to the few songs I've heard but couldn't name from the radio. Pretty good!

My understanding is that this album is quite influential as a 70s electronic act. It was interesting, but didn't do much to engage me as a first time listener in 2026.

I liked it better than Autobahn, but not getting into this record either. I think having this one randomly follow Jean-Michel Jarre caused me to be ready for a break from the late 70s electronica. I did it more than Oxygene though.

A great glimpse of the star he would become coming from this early career live performance. You can hear the excitement of the crowd. Great album close with Night Train.

Lovely jazz album! I am still a beginner on this genre of music, with my knowledge being mainly the big names like Coltrane. This was right in my comfort zone on chill vibes with a little virtuosity.

A great early 90s hip-hop album, just the way I like them. Great beats, great rapper, all around delight.

Such a strange record. At times I was amazed and absorbed, and others I was totally turned off. Probably not something I come back to much, but I did bookmark a few tracks.

Great early album by an iconic rocker. I know very little of Bruce Springsteen upon reflection, and this was a great intro.

G. Love was interesting. A groovy, boppy record, that felt silly and fun. I don't get how I slept on this band in the 90s...

Lovely album! I am not super familiar with this style of music, but I can understand why her Spotify profile says she is one of the most celebrated Brazilian vocalists. Delightful voice.

A fun and funky 80s album with the smash hits Rio and Hungry Like The Wolf. I tend to compare Duran Duran a lot to Depeche Mode, which I prefer, but they are still great 80s fun.

First time listening to a full Amy Winehouse record, with my previous experience being the single Rehab. She really does have an amazing voice, and I get the sense of combined lost that was felt at her death.

Not my favorite style of music. I'm much more into early 90s hip hop or rap, than I am with what I believe is called Grime? Clearly a good lyricists, but a few tracks were just meandering skits.

This is an ok album. It's a great example of 80s hair metal with it's wall to wall ballads and catchy hooks. It's not bad by any means, just doesn't compare to stronger acts of the era or modern metal genres.

A fun listen, and another quintessential 80s pop album from this list. Lots of bangers from the radio, which reminds of sitting in the backseat of my dads car as we traveled.

This is likely a competent country record, but it did very little for me. I find the twang simple and repetitive. Ready for the next record.

An interesting record. I wasn't sure at first, but it grew on me as I could start to understand the shift vs more traditional 60s folk. I feel like I have a glimpse of why this album was so different from the times, but I'll need to give it a few more listens.

This is the early Bob Dylan I wanted to listen to via this list! Great album, easily my favorite of his so far!

Interesting album, much stronger than the other I listened to. I knew the main hit Bang a Gong, but glad to see the style persisted throughout the record. Small complaint: the version I listened to via Spotify had weird normalization with volumes jumping dramatically between songs. I assume that's a Spotify issue,, not the original pressing.

Always interesting listening to early hip-hop from this period. I had never heard the original Renegades of Funk, and recognized a few other tracks too. Made me want to breakdance!

Couldn't get into this. It was soft, but felt like elevator music to me.

Leonard Cohen is a source of pride for Canadians and Montrealers, and I can see why after listening to his debut album here. I don't have the best education on his music, and I was more familiar with his later, raspy years. Sidenote - at first glance, I thought the album of the day was songs by Leonard Nemoy. I'm so glad I read it wrong.

I never did get into The Chemical Brother like I did with The Prodigy. It was interesting to listen to a full album, and did find a few highlights after the mega hit Block Rockin' Beats, but all in all didn't grab me. Too high tempo.

At first I read this too fast and mistakenly thought that Steve McQueen had put out an album, joining other actors turned musicians like Leonard Nemoy and William Shatner. I thought the king of cool might put out something weird and interesting. After some confused wiki pages research, I finally understood that was a band called Prefab Sprout had put out a pop album called Steve McQueen. I should have realized based on the publish date. This anecdote was the best part of listening to this album.

Interesting, but not what I want to listen to when i think Beach Boys.

Quiet the strange little album, didn't have much of an impact. I need to listen to it again.

I could not get into this long, meandering mess.

I had first stumbled onto Michael Kiwanuka on his album Love & Hate with the track Cold Little Heart. I enjoyed the melancholy sounds and his voice was strong and beautiful. I didn't end up diving in deeper at the time, but having this pop up on this list of albums was great. A great album, and makes me want to explore more of his work.

Arcade Fire still hasn't clicked for me. I do like the main single Wake Up, along with a few other tracks on this and other albums, but I have yet to get into that groove of wanting to turn to their albums. This wasn't the tipping point, and maybe I won't get there.

This artist and album was on my radar as one of the best of 90 hip hop, but never got around to listening to them. Another one of those 'what have I been missing' moments. Great album, deserves more love.

I think I list this album better than Blue. It was a more jazzy record, with the same strong singing and songwriting my Joni.

Arguably the best pop album ever released. Michael Jackson remains a problematic figure given the news that came out at the end of his career, and post-humously, but his musical talents cannot be denied. Lots of strong singles on this record.

A lovely double album of Brazilian beats. I did drift a little in and out during my listen, but there are some strong tracks here.

Cocteau Twins was chill and ethereal. Nice background music, but unsure if I will circle back to it often...

I have limited experience with Jazz, and even less with Monk, but the album was enjoyable. It challenged me in a few places with the louder more free jazz parts, but it had enough of the vibe and cool I like to keep my listening.

Not my favorite Talking Heads record, but strong singles including Life During Wartime and I Zimbra. Makes me want to watch Stop Making Sense again.

I can't help but smile when I listen to Uncontrollable Urge and it's link to Randy Marsh in South Park. I'm not the biggest Devo fan. It's weird and eclectic, and sometimes it's great, other times it doesn't land.

The album was enjoyable, but I think I prefer the Smiths to the solo career for Morrissey.

I just can't seem to get into Prince. This isn't the first time I listen to him, but each time I'm somewhat bored and disengaged.

Another classic artist from the last 80s early 90s hip hop. This was the first time I listened to one of her records, and I enjoyed it.

First time I listened to Lana Del Rey. She has a nice voice, but I didn't feel much variation in the songs. Kinda snoozed through it.

I could not get into this album. Background drone and quiet sounds but nothing that engaged me.

Classic Depeche Mode album. Such great singles on this album, but the whole record is still a great listen!

One of my favorite Red Hot Chili Peppers albums! So many great tracks. love the bassy, groovy sound of this band.

Great punk rock record! I didn't know this band, but I'll be checking out more of the discography!

An interesting and funky record, but not getting into Mayfield as much as I thought based on the pedigree. Fun listen.

An ok rock album. Not much to say on this honestly. Early 70s rock, ok vocalist, and a hilarious album cover.

Pre-disco Bee Gees was pretty boring...

Another album that I was hoping would be pull me into Arcade Fire, but this band just doesn't land for me. I do like the song 'Keep The Car Running', but i drifted in and out on this one too.

Enjoyable Neil Young, much more in line with what I wanted to hear vs the first album I listened to. Nothing special though, no big hits like Harvest Moon or the other bigger albums.

I could not get into this. Weird and esoteric, and at times funky, but didn't grab me at all.

Could not get into this as well. French dance pop that did nothing for me...

A strange, powerful and disturbing record. It reminded me of parts of the Lost Highway OST, which I can only assume was strongly influenced by this artist/record. It's not the kind of jazz music I typically want to circle on, but very interesting nonetheless.

Another great album by R.E.M. I still think Automatic is a better album, but great early energy and songs from them here.

Great album! Love me some Bobby Womack. Great soulful voice with a great level of grit, over groovy funky songs.

This Pogues album feels quite similar to the other I heard earlier on this list. Interesting listen, with strong ballads and a punk infused energy.

It's a fine album, I can hear the influences on Daft Punk, and can't deny the funk of Le Freak. but why is this on the list of the top 1000 albums of all time?

You cannot go wrong with a Hendrix album. Arguably his best album, and potentially one of the best albums of all time. Strong guitar and the band's musicianship supports to well, along with his soulful singing over top. More of this please! :)

A great late 60s rock album. I don't think it rises to the heights of the opening track Mr. Soul, and even less to the big era defining track For What It's Worth. But great little listen nonetheless.

This album is among the weirder and eclectic ones, from the more eclectic and weird period of the Beatles. It has strong songs mixed with weird and somewhat boring tracks, but a weak Beatles album remains a strong album overall. Can't get to Rubber Soul fast enough!

First time listening to this album all the way through and I really enjoyed it! I love Wu-Tang and this early to mid 90s hip hop sound so this was a fun listen. I do think Wu-Tang was mostly stronger than their solo acts, but great nonetheless.

The cover led to believe this would be a punk band, but it ended up being 80s pop/new wave with a grunge/punk esthetic. it was alright, but not super memorable.

Not my favorite Fleetwood Mac album. I drifted in and out on this, but found Sisters of the Moon great

Really enjoyable early punk album. I've been pleasantly surprised by a few of the late 80s/early 70s punk bands I have found on this list.

This western album was alright, but it didn't grab me. Not my preferred music style, and of those that have grabbed my attention, this isn't one.

I don't listen to a lot of swing/big band, but I found the album quite enjoyable. I loved the sax and jazzy sound, with high and lows that were captivating.

A great Bowie album, and the only one I own on vinyl (something that needs to be fixed soon!). It's a harder rick album than a lot of the 70s albums. A delight.

Great live double-album! I know so little Van Morrison beyond Brown Eyed Girl, but this set was magical!

I found this one quiet enjoyable. Background beats that were soothing and not overbearing.

Arguably, this is Bob Dylan at his peak. Great album.

The album was a fun listen, but the long songs felt drawn our unnecessarily. And that's coming from the guy who likes 10 minute post-metal songs.

The Cheap Trick set was fun, but not all that engaging.

Not my favorite The Who album. It doesn't have the raw intensity of some of the later work nor the standouts from My Generation and other works.

One of the seminal 60s rock bands. Sunshine of your love remains a power ballad. Great album!

Great album from Neil Young, definitely in the zone of my favorite albums for him.

Brilliant album! One of Rush's best, and arguably one of the best prog rock albums of all time. Can never get enough Rush!

Another great album from Pink Floyd. A sad one given the context of Syd Barrett leaving the band due to illness.

A fantastic Radiohead album. At the time, I was listening much more to straight hard rock, so this album felt like a departure in the wrong direction, despite always liking Paranoid Android. I have since come around to the shift and enjoy it even more than the early work.

I cannot state enough how much this album has influenced my life. It represents my introduction to harder music from my Dad, and it's tied to a very core memory with my family at Christmas when I was a teen. I love this album, and it continues to delight me.