My 1001 Albums Journey

Album	You	Global	Diff
I Should Coco Supergrass	5	3.35	+1.65
Violent Femmes Violent Femmes	5	3.5	+1.5
Parallel Lines Blondie	5	3.76	+1.24
(What's The Story) Morning Glory Oasis	5	3.85	+1.15
You Are The Quarry Morrissey	4	2.86	+1.14
World Clique Deee-Lite	4	2.87	+1.13

Album	You	Global	Diff
Hot Buttered Soul Isaac Hayes	2	3.43	-1.43
Nebraska Bruce Springsteen	2	3.32	-1.32
Before And After Science Brian Eno	2	3.08	-1.08
Microshift Hookworms	2	3.02	-1.02

Marvin Gaye

3/5

Have I listened to this album before?  No How familiar am I with this album? Somewhat familiar, I know the title track How do I feel about this artist? Not an avid listener but I enjoy Marvin Gaye when I hear him  How was it to listen to? Very easy listen, super smooth Favorite song(s)? Let's Get it On, an obvious choice but a classic for a reason Overall Thoughts: Musically speaking it was a very pleasant listen, but lyrically it was very sexual in nature (as it’s known to be) and I personally just do not relate to that, but I do see why this album is considered a classic.

3 + 3

The Isley Brothers

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I recognize some of the songs  How do I feel about this artist? Not an avid listener, but know/like their main hits Favorite song(s)? Listen to the Music—I think I prefer this version to Doobie Brothers Overall Thoughts: I do not listen to much funk/soul but I enjoyed this. I knew about half the songs going in. The flow was pretty good with a fair mix of slow and fast tracks, though I tend to prefer more upbeat songs overall in this genre.

Bookends

Simon & Garfunkel

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know a few songs  How do I feel about this artist? I’m not an avid listener, but I always find Simon & Garfunkel pleasant to listen to. Favorite song(s)? America Overall Thoughts: A Side is a fine concept album (yeah there’s a little weirdness but I expect that in a concept album), B Side is more like a regular album. I’m not sure they make one good cohesive album together, it felt more like two separate EPs. Very easy listening, but not interesting. Paul's voice definitely pales compared to Art's but together they harmonize well. Paul Simon’s brilliant lyrics get lost in what feels like background music.

Achtung Baby

U2

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I don’t know any songs from this album except one and that’s because Jack White covered it  How do I feel about this artist? I’m pretty neutral about U2. I wouldn’t call myself a fan but when their hits come on the radio I do find myself singing along. Favorite song(s)? So Cruel, Acrobat Overall Thoughts: This is the first album I’ve gotten so far where I didn’t really know any of the songs. Most of the U2 I know is from Joshua tree, and I know this album is a departure from that sound, but I still found it to be as generic as any other U2 album. Overall it was fine background music but I probably won’t be adding any songs to my personal library (sorry Bono but I like Jack White’s Love is blindness better)

A Hard Day's Night

Beatles

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know a few songs but most early Beatles is pretty unknown to me  How do I feel about this artist? I enjoy the Beatles, they’re not my favorite band ever but I definitely recognize their contribution to rock music. I generally prefer their later stuff. Favorite song(s)? Can’t Buy Me Love, Things We Said Today Overall Thoughts: Quality album, but some of the songs are pretty forgettable. I feel like I shouldn’t rate this against later Beatles albums but I can’t help it. There was a lot of poppy-rock music like this in the early 60s and I think it’s just not my thing. It was before 60s music got interesting and The Beatles were a big part of that, just not with this album.

Bringing It All Back Home

Bob Dylan

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know one song  How do I feel about this artist? Bob Dylan's voice generally annoys me but I like to listen to his lyrics and I love some good harmonica Favorite song(s)? Title Track, Outlaw Blues, Bob Dylan's 115th Dream, Gates of Eden Overall Thoughts: I liked this more than I expected to. I associate Dylan heavily with protest music (nothing wrong with that), but this was just a straight forward blues album. I liked the switchover from electric to acoustic halfway through.

Mothership Connection

Parliament

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Completely unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I do not know this artist Favorite song(s)? Give Up the Funk (I recognized this one) Overall Thoughts: Funk continues to not be my thing but this was an okay listen. Everything kind of ran together and not much stood out.

Guitar Town

Steve Earle

2/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I am completely unfamiliar with this album How do I feel about this artist? I do not know anything by Steve Earle Favorite song(s)? Down the Road Overall Thoughts: I thought it was kind of cheesy, I like country more when it’s actually saying something of substance. Not a bad listen, but not my thing.

Vol. 4

Black Sabbath

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I don't know any of these songs How do I feel about this artist? I recognize Black Sabbath's overall contribution to music and metal, but I have never really been a listener Favorite song(s)? Laguna Sunrise, Supernaut Overall Thoughts: I like traditional rock and roll more than metal, but this album was fun. it was interesting throughout and kept me engaged.

Crosby, Stills & Nash

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I don’t know any of these songs How do I feel about this artist? I like their hits but most of the songs I know have Young in them Favorite song(s)? Wooden Ships, Long Time Goodbye Overall Thoughts: I wanted to like it more than I did. With the exception of a few songs, it all kind of ran together. Parts of it were pretty boring. Maybe this kind of folk just isn’t for me, but I think Crosby, Stills, & Nash really benefit from Young coming in later. I’m giving it 3 stars, one for each man. If Neil Young were there I probably would’ve given it 4 stars

Hunting High And Low

a-ha

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know Take on Me How do I feel about this artist? I like Take on Me Favorite song(s)? Take on Me, Sun Always Shines on TV Overall Thoughts: I liked this one. I generally enjoy 80's New Wave stuff so I am not surprised. a-Ha is not a band from that era that I am super familiar with outside of their biggest hit, but I liked listening to more of their stuff on here. Dragged a bit towards the end.

Rejoicing In The Hands

Devendra Banhart

2/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I have never seen this before How do I feel about this artist? I have clue who this is Favorite song(s)? A Sight To Behold Overall Thoughts: The music was pretty but I found his voice kind of annoying and not in a way that I can tolerate like Bob Dylan

Live At The Regal

B.B. King

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know some of the songs but not in this live setting How do I feel about this artist? Who doesn’t like B.B. King? Favorite song(s)? Everyday I Have the Blues, Please Love Me Overall Thoughts: I’m don’t usually like live albums where you can hear the crowd, but it works with blues and jazz. Always love some good blues guitar, and B.B. was the literal king of it. Solid listen, great flow, super fun album overall.

Hot Buttered Soul

Isaac Hayes

2/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I am unfamiliar with this album How do I feel about this artist? Chef! Favorite song(s)? Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic Overall Thoughts: Still not a fan of soul, and I thought it was weird that it was just a few really long songs that had drawn out speaking parts in them.

Sound of Silver

LCD Soundsystem

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? Not a big electronic fan, I’ve seen them on a SNL Favorite song(s)? Time to Get Away, All My Friends, New York I Love You Overall Thoughts: I liked this a lot more than I thought I would. It’s a nice blend of electronic, rock, and alternative. The first song turned me off but it only got better after that.

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx

Raekwon

2/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I don’t know this artist, but I’m familiar with Wu-Tang Favorite song(s)? Knuckheadz Overall Thoughts: This was a fun album, but it didn’t connect with me in any way. I grew up in suburban Utah and gangster rap is never going to resonate with me. Not bad music, but not something I will revisit.

Mermaid Avenue

Billy Bragg

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I’m neutral about Wilco, I don’t know Billy Braggs Favorite song(s)? Walt Whitman, California Stars, Hoodoo Voodoo Overall Thoughts: This album cover speak to me, not sure what it is about it, maybe the bit of handwritten typography. This one was fun, I love the story behind it. It was a nice collaboration, kept me engaged the whole time I listened. A lot of the songs were very catchy but also sounded different from one another, at least to me. I’m not a big country fan but this is more folk and I enjoyed it.

Run-D.M.C.

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? RUN-DMC is fun but I don't think I could name any songs by then except Tricky. Favorite song(s)? Rock Box, It's Like That, Wake Up, 30 Days Overall Thoughts: I recognized more of this that I thought I would. It was fun, every song belonged and none felt like filler. I don't listen to much rap but when I do enjoy it it's this specific Hip-Hop era, which this album pioneered.

I Should Coco

Supergrass

5/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I apparently know "Alright" How do I feel about this artist? I really don't know anything about Supergrass Favorite song(s)? Alright, Sofa, Strange Ones Overall Thoughts: This was a really fun listen, I liked every song. I am not sure what the definition of Britpop actually is, but it's apparently not pop. I heard a lot of punk and glam influence and similarities to the riot-girl and grunge movements out of the PNW around the same time as this release. I have yet to have an album that made me actually want to start listening more to a band but this one did. I am giving it 5 for now, but later my system could change and I could end up demoting it to a 4.

Nebraska

Bruce Springsteen

2/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I don't really know many songs, but I am familiar with the background and concept behind it How do I feel about this artist? BRUUUUUUCE! I have tickets to see him for the second time next month. That being said, I know this album is VERY different from his usual work so my rating may not reflect how I feel about Bruce overall. Favorite song(s)? Atlantic City, Open All Night Overall Thoughts: I knew going in that this would be depressing but good god man. Beautifully written, hints of harmonica, but still a huge drag. Very little tempo change throughout and bad things just kept happening to everybody.

After The Gold Rush

Neil Young

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I like Neil Young Favorite song(s)? Southern Man, Birds Overall Thoughts: Parts were boring, other parts grabbed me more. The album as a whole did not have much of an effect on me but it was pretty. Neil‘s specific vocal style works better on some songs than others.

You Are The Quarry

Morrissey

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know it was supposed to be his comeback album but I don’t know any songs from it How do I feel about this artist? Morrissey kind of pisses me off. The Smiths are cool, I don’t know his solo worked very well but I’ve heard it’s good Favorite song(s)? Come Back to Camden, How Can Anyone Possibly Know How I Feel?, I Like You Overall Thoughts: This was a solid album, all tracks felt like they belonged. Morrissey's voice is unique but enjoyable with lyrics that stand out. NOTE: When it comes to certain artists I am doing my best to judge an album based purely on the music, not how I feel about the artist as a person

(What's The Story) Morning Glory

Oasis

5/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Pretty familiar, I know most of the songs, just never listened in order How do I feel about this artist? I like Oasis quite a bit Favorite song(s)? Champagne Supernova (One of my all-time fav songs), Roll With It, Morning Glory Overall Thoughts: It's so funny how it starts with a fake Wonderwall intro and then goes to Hello instead. No surpises here. I like Oasis, I like this album a lot.

Violent Femmes

5/5

Have I listened to this album before? Yes How familiar am I with this album? Very familiar, I know all the songs How do I feel about this artist? I really like the Femmes Favorite song(s)? Please Do Not Go, Add it Up, but I was singing along to the whole thing Overall Thoughts: I love the way Brian Ritchie play bass guitar. A good bass line is crucial to a good song for me, and I feel like there’s so much music where the base gets lost. The Violet Femmes are fun so I can actually hear each individual instrument and I enjoy that in music. Good album, every song is great.

Heaven Or Las Vegas

Cocteau Twins

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Completely unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I have never heard of them Favorite song(s)? Cherry-Coloured Funk Overall Thoughts: This was pleasant. Fine background music but nothing really grabbed me.

Crooked Rain Crooked Rain

Pavement

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I don’t think I feel anything about Pavement Favorite song(s)? Cut Your Hair, Unfair Overall Thoughts: I guess this was my first time listening to slacker rock. It was a good listen but I probably won’t revisit.

It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back

Public Enemy

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Completely unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? Flavor flavor seems like a cool guy but I don’t really know much about Public Enemy Favorite song(s)? Night of the Living Baseheads, Rebel Without a Pause Overall Thoughts: Parts of this were really fun, other parts of it really dragged on, some parts of it were way too fast and I was running out of breath just listening. But not a bad way to spend an hour at work.

Before And After Science

Brian Eno

2/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I like his work with David Byrne Favorite song(s)? Backwater, Spider and I Overall Thoughts: The start of this album was great. It reminded me of the Talking Heads a lot. And then in the second half I really dragged. The last song was super pretty but I but then I was just kind of bored with the album.

L.A. Woman

The Doors

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know about half the songs How do I feel about this artist? I like The Doors Favorite song(s)? Love Her Madly, Crawling King Snake, Riders On the Storm Overall Thoughts: This was a typical Doors album, I enjoyed it because I like The Doors. A lot of fun organ riffs in this one.

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Adele

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I remember when this came out, I know about half the songs How do I feel about this artist? I enjoy Adele, but I am not an avid listener Favorite song(s)? Rolling in the Deep, Rumor Has It Overall Thoughts: This was a good listen. Some of these tracks were really overplayed when this came out but enough time has gone by that they are enjoyable again. You can tell she was really going through it when she made this. The Cure cover was nice.

Power In Numbers

Jurassic 5

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I don’t really know anything about them Favorite song(s)? Thin Line, Day at the Races, High Fidelity Overall Thoughts: I didn’t know what to expect from this but I really liked it. Unlike some other rap albums I’ve heard, this one didn’t seem too repetitive. Each track sounded fresh to me. Overall, I enjoyed it more than I expected to.

Songs In The Key Of Life

Stevie Wonder

5/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know a lot of the songs How do I feel about this artist? I like Stevie Favorite song(s)? Sir Duke, As, I Wish, Have a Talk with God Overall Thoughts: The hits are fantastic. There is absolutely no filler in this album. Every song belonged. Yeah it’s long, but it all works together.

The Renaissance

Q-Tip

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? Tribe is fun but I’ve never listened to his solo work Favorite song(s)? WeFight/WeLove, Manwomanboogie Overall Thoughts: I’m gonna have to try to listen to this one again. I really enjoyed it but people kept calling me into work meetings while I was trying to listen. The rating probably won’t change, but I do think he deserves 48 uninterrupted minutes of my time.

Highway to Hell

AC/DC

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know some songs How do I feel about this artist? ACDC is fun but all there songs sound the same to me Favorite song(s)? Beating Around the Bush, Night Prowler Overall Thoughts: All the songs kind of ran together, but it was still banger after banger. Back in Black has a little more variety.

Home Is Where The Music Is

Hugh Masekela

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Completely unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I do not know who this is Favorite song(s)? Maseru Overall Thoughts: I don’t normally seek out jazz, but I don’t mind it. I tend to prefer music with words over instrumentals (that goes for all genres). I listened to this while putting together my new office chair and it was nice, but not something I’m likely to revisit.

At Fillmore East

The Allman Brothers Band

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I enjoy the Allman Brothers, but I’ve only heard their studio stuff Favorite song(s)? Stormy Monday Overall Thoughts: I like the overall sound but I don’t like how long it went on. I can enjoy noodling and jamming when I’m at a concert, but live albums just don’t have the same level of excitement so it just kind of drags on. It wasn’t bad but I don’t get why this album is the Allman Brothers album on this list.

Beauty And The Beat

The Go-Go's

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know a few songs How do I feel about this artist? The Go-Go's are fun Favorite song(s)? We Got the Beat Overall Thoughts: Fun listen, songs sounded similar but they were all upbeat.

Music From The Penguin Cafe

Penguin Cafe Orchestra

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I don’t know anything about it but I’ve seen it talked about on the subreddit a few times How do I feel about this artist? I don’t know these people, but I like penguins Favorite song(s)? Penguin Café single Overall Thoughts: This was weird but kind of fun. Very whimsical at times but other times honestly a little annoying.

Catch A Fire

Bob Marley & The Wailers

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I can enjoy some Bob Marley Favorite song(s)? Stir it up Overall Thoughts: Great Friday, fun and easy-going.

Sign 'O' The Times

Prince

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know some songs How do I feel about this artist? I like Prince a lot Favorite song(s)? U Got the Look, Play in the Sunshine, Housequake Overall Thoughts: It makes sense that this was other abandoned albums pieced together, like the Camel from Parks and Rec. It all came together very nicely though. Kept me on my toes, and had especially interesting guitar parts (sometimes I’ve been waiting for). Listened to Part 1 at work and Part 2 later in the bath. Hot Thing has no business being as long as it was or even on the album at all.

Microshift

Hookworms

2/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Completely unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I have never heard of them Favorite song(s)? Ullswater Overall Thoughts: This album cover speaks to me, I wish I could say the same for the music. I have no memory of this coming out, maybe it just wasn’t popular where I was. The beginning was OK but I was over it after a few songs. Kind of annoying and repetitive to me.

World Clique

Deee-Lite

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I only know Groove Is in the Heart How do I feel about this artist? I don't know much about them Favorite song(s)? Groove Is in the Heart, E.S.P. Overall Thoughts: Enjoyable listen. The groove is in the heart is definitely the highlight of the album, I can see why it is their big hit. However, the rest of the album isn’t too far below in quality. Made me want to dance the whole time.

Paul's Boutique

Beastie Boys

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know a couple songs How do I feel about this artist? I’ve been wanting to listen to more Beastie Boys lately Favorite song(s)? Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun, High Plain Drifter Overall Thoughts: I love fun, energetic music like this. I don’t care if they’re shouting at me I like it. Apparently this is the style of hip-hop that I like because I also like Run-DMC. The various samples were super fun.

Morrison Hotel

The Doors

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Pretty familiar, I know a lot of songs How do I feel about this artist? I like The Doors a quite a bit Favorite song(s)? Roadhouse Blues, Waiting For the Sun Overall Thoughts: I liked listening to this album. My favorite songs are the first two songs so it seems downhill after that but I still enjoyed it. The Doors are my first repeat band on this list and my previous Doors album was also on a Friday.

Bat Out Of Hell

Meat Loaf

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Somewhat familiar, I know some songs and I remember a show about it How do I feel about this artist? Meat Loaf is fun Favorite song(s)? Paradise By the Dashboard Light Overall Thoughts: Fun listen, recognized a lot of it. Would be interesting if the Neverland musical actually got made and we could see all these songs in context.

Parallel Lines

Blondie

5/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know most quite a few of the songs How do I feel about this artist? Love me some Blondie Favorite song(s)? Heart of Glass, Fade Away and Radiate, Hanging on the Telephone Overall Thoughts: Loved it! Love Blondie even though I am less familiar with the deep tracks. Definitely will be revisiting!

Figure 8

Elliott Smith

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I don’t know much about him Favorite song(s)? Son of Sam Overall Thoughts: Another complete unknown, but this one was a pleasant surprise. Kind of reminded me of Death Cab at times. Despite its at times upbeat tone, you can tell Elliot was really going through it. Sad that it was his last album. An artist I may revisit in the future.

Horses

Patti Smith

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Somewhat familiar How do I feel about this artist? Nothing but respect for Patti Smith Favorite song(s)? Land: Horses/Land of a Thousand Dances Overall Thoughts: I enjoyed this just as much as I expected to, which was a lot. Birdland could’ve been a 4 minute song.

Madman Across The Water

Elton John

4/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know some songs How do I feel about this artist? Elton John is a good time Favorite song(s)? Title track Overall Thoughts: Very solid album. Great listen for a Friday.

The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady

Charles Mingus

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Completely unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I’ve heard he’s good at jazz Favorite song(s)? I’m not sure if this question applies here because it was all kind of one song Overall Thoughts: This was a very listenable jazz album. I’m not a big jazz fan, so I’m never gonna love a jazz album but this one was fine.

The Beach Boys Today!

The Beach Boys

3/5

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Somewhat familiar, I know a lot of the songs How do I feel about this artist? I like The Beach Boys Favorite song(s)? Help Me Rhonda Overall Thoughts: As far as Beach Boys go it was pretty mid. Sort of curious as to why this is the early Beach Boys album on this list. That being said, it’s never a bad listen with The Beach Boys, I just know they’re capable of so much more

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