1001 Albums Summary

On this record Otis Redding is soul incarnate. What a voice! And what a band! This was a great listen. The album is just over half an hour long, not overburdening the listener with material. Each song belongs on this album—it’s tight. His original recording of Respect holds its own against the ubiquitous cover we’re all much more familiar with: Otis’ version provides the male perspective on the same theme. Overall, fantastic soul album. Will definitely listen again.

This is objectively a 5 star album, but I wasn’t in the mood to listen to it. I enjoyed Morrison’s vocals and his backing band nevertheless. This is a great collection of songs. Not your typical pop album—fluid song structures and performances add enough variety to keep the listener interested. A great record that I will revisit again in a different headspace.

This was my first encounter with Arcade Fire. Id heard about them for years but never heard their stuff. I was sure what to expect, I just had some vague idea of an early 00s indie, art, or whatever rock. That’s what I found—whatever rock. The songs on this record aren’t bad, but they’re not special either. I have no interest in listening again.

Finally, when people ask me if I like Bob Marley I can say something besides “I haven’t really listened to him,” which, judging from the reaction I usually get to that reply, is worse than saying you don’t like him. Anyway, was sort of “dreading” listening to this album because I have never been a big reggae fan, and I’ve always imagined that listening to a full album of reggae songs would be super tedious. Well, this album went down so smoothly I was surprised when the last song finished. I think I kind of get reggae music now—it’s just funk with the wrong beats accented. I enjoyed this record. I enjoyed the tight, funky band. And I enjoyed Bob Marley’s vocals. I’ll never understand the rich cultural background that underpins each song on this album, but I enjoyed each song. The Album is well paced, and, somehow, feels like it offers a variety of genres. This is a good album and I’d listen again.

I used to like this. I still like this.

This isn’t a bad album. In fact, the music is fascinating, the performances are impressive, and I love me some Indian percussion. While I enjoyed listening to it, it’s not something I’ll probably listen to again. Also, it’s a little on the long side for an album recorded in 1968.

A funky, dense, polyrhythmic good time. I really enjoyed this record and look forward to revisiting it and exploring more Jorge Ben Jor.

There is some good music underlying some of the songs on this album. Unfortunately, most of the songs are of standard rap themes = casual obscenities and vulgarities seasoned with enough autotune to make me lose my mind. There was some notably good drum programming on some tracks.

Classic Young album. Instead the f recording his new material in the studio, he performed it live and released that as his album. Favorite song—Pocahontas. Second side is a little weaker than the first, but overall a great album.

The antidote to Taylor Swift. Great songs with creativity and genuine edge.

The guy on piano is pretty good.

A great little UK rock album I knew nothing about.

Heaven knelt and caressed the earth.