1001 Albums Summary

Love the raw, roots, blues sound. Excellent guitar- such a talented player. I really feel the guitar solos. Deep powerful voice. I haven’t listened to much of this music before. Great to be introduced to his sound. Know the name of course. Sounds like music I would expect from the 1950’s. Surprised to hear it’s 1977.

I know this is filled with well known, iconic songs, but it’s just not my jam. However, I do like: Behind Blue Eyes.

Genre? Punk? Punk-pop? Ska-ish? I think I would have liked this album and seeing the band live when I was in high school. It’s got a youthful sound and energy. I like the British flavor. Second half of album different sound than the first (liked 2nd half more) Not sure that’s listen to it today at this point in my musical “journey”. (Dislike: the cover)

So much dissonance. Such looong songs. I recognize the level of talent of the musicians. I liked the instrumental solos. I do like jazz and 1950s jazz, but this album was tough for me to listen to straight through from start to finish.

Great album, except for Alabama Song (Whisky Bar) which I found incredibly grating. I’m a tough grader (apparently). Want to give it 4.5 but as that’s not possible, giving it 5.

Liked it a lot. Pros: fun, positive lyrics, sampling from other songs is well done, feel good vibes. Cons: sounds a little dated, beats are a little repetitive. Would have loved this in the 1990s. Reminds me of A Tribe Called Quest who I loved back then.

This album feels like it can’t make up its mind what it’s wants to be. Too many song writers, too many styles.

Really love the song “Wish You Were Here” The whole album is a mood. Took a while to settle into it (for me at least) Was going to give it a 4 or 5, but didn’t like last song AT ALL

I love everything about this album. Loved it when it came out; love it now. 5 +++

The cover of The Beatles “Help!” was painful to listen to. Ugh! I think I only liked one song on the entire album: (They Want To Be) Close To You. That said it’s impossible to deny Karen Carpenter’s vocal talent (wow) or her talent as a drummer. The album as a whole is worth a (1); Karen’s talent a (5). So giving it a (3)

Tried to keep an open mind. Unbearable