1001 Albums Summary

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Completely Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? Neutral Favorite song(s)? I’m not sure I can pick one because it all kind of ran together Overall Thoughts: I keep trying to like prog rock, maybe somewhere on this list I will, but this was not it. Call me basic but I like people singing coherent words against musical instruments. And I’m not a fan of these albums made up of just a few really long songs, I need more track to track variation.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know that they made an orchestra album but I have never heard it How do I feel about this artist? Fuck yeah Metallica, not an avid listener but I get the hype First impressions from the album cover/blurb? I’m expecting Metallica with an orchestra, whatever that means I will find out Favorite song(s)? No Leaf Clover Overall Thoughts: I am sure this was an incredible concert to experience in person, but that energy and excitement never seems to translate well into a live album. I should have listened in 2 parts because it was very long. I also thought the orchestra sounded more like a backing track and didn’t stand out a ton.

Have I listened to this album before? How familiar am I with this album? No How do I feel about this artist? Metallica is very cool but I’ve never been very into them First impressions: I think this is gonna be the quintessential metal album and if I’m not into it then I’m not into them Favorite track(s): Welcome Home Overall Thoughts: This was my second Metallica album in a row, I had S&M yesterday. I would’ve rather had it in the other order. I think I am just not big into metal, it’s not that I don’t enjoy it but it just does not really grasp me. But I can tell this is a good record and I see why a lot of people love it.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know scenario How do I feel about this artist? I don’t listen to a lot of hip-hop but I find Tribe very fun. This is one of the groups that I’ve been looking forward exploring with this generator. First impressions: I think this will be a fun album. I like Tribe’s overall style in the songs that I know. The album art is fun. Favorite track(s): Scenario, Show Business Overall Thoughts: A fun Monday with A Tribe Called Quest. I never connect much to the lyrics and hip-hop, but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy the beats. I like the way they blend elements of jazz. Super fun album that I can tell influenced a lot to follow.

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 don’t know who this is First impressions: German prog rock? Don’t know how I’ll feel about this. Favorite track(s): Jennifer, Läuft...Heißt Das Es Läuft Oder Es Kommt Bald...Läuft Overall Thoughts: I guess I liked it as much as any prog It was fine it didn’t bother me but I didn’t fall in love with it the way others seem to.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? Are these the guys with the helmets? I like the Tron soundtrack in the context of Tron. First impressions before listening: I don’t know how I’m gonna feel about 70+ minutes of French house. I’m not even really sure I know what makes French house different than regular house, but house is not my jam. Favorite track(s): Da Funk Overall Thoughts: Not a terrible way to spend the workday, most of it was fine but I found a few of the songs to be very annoying. I’m can’t believe Around the World was the big hit off of this album because was the most grating track to me and got old very fast. I imagine this album is great to party/rave to but that’s not what I was doing while listening.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Pretty familiar, I know maybe half the songs and I know the background of his Berlin recordings. The cover is iconic. How do I feel about this artist? Hello Bowie, I’m more familiar with his glam stuff than the Berlin trilogy but I don’t think there’s any Bowie that I dislike. First impressions before listening: This is so funny, I bought a Bowie T-shirt yesterday and this was one of the pictures on it. I actually said out loud “ it would be cool if I got Bowie tomorrow because then I could wear my new shirt while I listen” and of all the albums I got the one that matches the shirt! I think it’s gonna be a good day. Favorite track(s): Heroes Overall Thoughts: The first part of this album is great. I’m not a huge fan of the instrumentals, they kind of killed the vibe but that doesn’t mean it was bad music I just feel like I enjoy Bowie’s glam era a lot more.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I had friends that really liked this album, I know a bit of it that plays on the radio How do I feel about this artist? I used to be a little biased against them because I’m a big Jack White fan and they had beef for a while. But that fued ended a while ago and I have since been enjoying some of their hits on the radio. First impressions (before listening): I think I’ll enjoy it based off of the radio hits. I always thought this album cover was stupid, but I guess there was a strategy behind it. Cooper Black is always fun to see on an album, it really stands the test of time. Favorite track(s): Tighten Up, Howlin’ For You Overall Thoughts: I liked this as much as I like the radio hits. The album overall is very solid.

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? I really like Bitter Sweet Symphony Pre-Listen Thoughts: I am excited to listen to The Verve more outside of the big hit Favorite track(s): Bitter Sweet Symphony, Rolling People, Catching the Butterfly Post-Listen Thoughts: I liked all the songs, it was on the longer side but it didn’t drag. Bitter Sweet Symphony is a great album opener. Usually the rest of the album is kind of a letdown when it starts with the hit this one just has such a great intro.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know a lot of of the songs How do I feel about this artist? Love Queen Pre-Listen Thoughts: I’m excited for this one, I think it’s gonna be a good one Favorite track(s): Misfire, Flick of the Wrist, Killer Queen, Stone Cold Crazy Post-Listen Thoughts: I honestly didn’t know when one song ended the next began, and I mean that in a good way. Sometimes when songs run together in an album it’s because it’s dragging and they all sound the same, with this it’s because this album had a great flow to it. I even liked the slow songs and I’m usually not one for rock ballads, I’ve never loved Queen’s slower hits.

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? His voice can be grading and he can get kind of annoying but I don’t dislike him as much as other people seem to Pre-Listen Thoughts: I don’t know if I’ll like it as much as my previous deal album, but I’m open to it. I know the lyrics are gonna be good. Favorite track(s): Blowin in the Wind Post-Listen Thoughts: I do enjoy some good harmonica, that in the acoustic guitar really saves this album for me. The lyrics were good in his singing works sometimes but other times it did get very grading. At one point he was just kind of blabbering into the microphone.

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 don’t know them Pre-Listen Thoughts: An hour of jazz piano? I predict this will be pleasant background music Favorite track(s): This all felt like one big track to me Post-Listen Thoughts: This indeed was pleasant background music. I feel like jazz is better enjoyed live when I can see people playing the instruments, but it wasn’t a bad listen.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? Steely Dan is fine but kind of boring Pre-Listen Thoughts: I don’t think I’m gonna fall in love with this but I don’t think I’m gonna hate it either Favorite track(s): Post-Listen Thoughts: This album went by really fast and I don’t know if that’s a compliment or an insult. It just faded into the background so easily and nothing stood out, but it wasn’t unpleasant, it was just Steely Dan.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know some songs. I am very familiar with the cover and the overall reputation of this album. How do I feel about this artist? I like Pink Floyd when the mood is right. Pre-Listen Thoughts: I like Pink Floyd, but this will be my first time hearing this start to finish and I’m excited Favorite track(s): Brain Damage Post-Listen Thoughts: Solid, you can see why it’s a classic. Consistent tone, never drags, the perfect length.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Completely unfamiliar, I’ve never seen this How do I feel about this artist? I do not know who this is Pre-Listen Thoughts: Apparently David Lynch really liked it, which means it’s gonna be kind of weird. But we’ll see if it’s my kind of weird. Favorite track(s): Set the Controls for the Heart of the Pelvis, The Big Bamboozle Post-Listen Thoughts: I can see why David Lynch liked it. Parts of it were good, parts of it were kind of annoying, parts of it was just a lady talking. Not bad though.

Have I listened to this album before? How familiar am I with this album? No How do I feel about this artist? I have never listened but a lot of people with similar tastes to me like Nick Cave Pre-Listen Thoughts: I think I will like it Favorite track(s): Breathless, O Children Post-Listen Thoughts: I liked it quite a bit, looking forward to exploring this artist some more! Even though it was a double album I didn’t get bored with it, so that’s a bonus.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know two songs How do I feel about this artist? Not my genre, but immensely talented Pre-Listen Thoughts: Oh Sinead, you were so right about everything. I hope you’re at peace. Favorite track(s): Jump In the River, The Last Day of Our Acquaintance Post-Listen Thoughts: Seriously just so beautiful. Kind of slow for my usual taste, probably won’t revisit it much but it was a great listen.

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 the radio hits Pre-Listen Thoughts: This is apparently one of my mom’s favorite albums ever Favorite track(s): Walk of Life, Money for Nothing Post-Listen Thoughts: Dad rock for sure, but not bad rock. I feel like some of the songs could have been shorter, but its still a solid album.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I don’t know any of these songs, even though I know a lot of Kinks songs How do I feel about this artist? I really like The Kinks Pre-Listen Thoughts: A concept album about a small Welsh town? Sounds interesting Favorite track(s): Phenomenal Cat, Big Sky Post-Listen Thoughts: This was OK, not what I’m used to hearing from the kinks. Not bad but not as exciting as some of their other work.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know 2 songs How do I feel about this artist? Neutral, I like the radio hits Pre-Listen Thoughts: Excited to hear the whole album Favorite track(s): Electric Feel Post-Listen Thoughts: More than just the radio hits, a fun listen!

Have I listened to this album before? Yes How familiar am I with this album? I know this backwards and forwards How do I feel about this artist? Jack White is my guy Pre-Listen Thoughts: I already know what I am going to rate it, but its always a good listen Favorite track(s): White Moon, Forever For Her (Is Over For Me), Denial Twist Post-Listen Thoughts: Always a good time with these two. I love this album. One of my favorite things about this album is how different all the songs are. It shows the Stripes are a lot more than just drums and guitar. Only complaint is his stupid little goatee.

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 them at all Pre-Listen Thoughts: I have no idea what to expect from this but the cover is fun Favorite track(s): Pressure Point, Long Time Coming Post-Listen Thoughts: Based on the artwork, I thought it would be a little more psychedelic/experimental. But I still really liked it. This was a complete unknown for me, I had no idea who these people were or what this would sound like. It’s always exciting to get an unknown, even if I don’t end up loving it but I dead really like this a lot and we’ll probably revisit and explore this band’s other work.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know Typical Girls How do I feel about this artist? I really like Typical Girls Pre-Listen Thoughts: I have this big box set of 70s punk, and Typical Girls is one of my favorite songs on there. Part of the appeal of this project for me was exploring artist beyond single songs that I know from compilations or the radio. Favorite track(s): Typical Girls, So Tough Post-Listen Thoughts: I get that it’s not for everybody, but apparently it’s for me. I really feel like The Slits walked so Sleater-Kinney could run. If the songs were much longer I think they would get grating, but they’re short and sweet which is one of the things I like about punk.

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 the Who, but as with all these British Invaders, I prefer their later work Pre-Listen Thoughts: I think this will be good but nothing revolutionary. Favorite track(s): My Generation, The Good’s Gone Post-Listen Thoughts: I feel like all the British Invasion bands sort of started out with the same sound and then they all branched out and became more distinguishable. This is a good album but I feel like it’s before The Who really figured out what sets them apart.

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 know a lot of cool people that like The Flaming Lips but I've never really listened to them. Pre-Listen Thoughts: Do I like The Flaming Lips? Today is the day we find out. Favorite track(s): Title Track, It’s Summertime Post-Listen Thoughts: At the end of the day, I think I still just feel neutral about The Flaming Lips. Nothing about this was unpleasant, but it didn’t really grab me either. The musical sounds fun though.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? They’re fine Pre-Listen Thoughts: I think this will be a very generic 60s sound Favorite track(s): Why Post-Listen Thoughts: This was indeed a very generic late 60s sound. Did not dislike it, but it didn’t stand out really either. iTunes calls it their Sergeant Pepper, what does that say about the rest of their catalogue? This music is good, but kind of bland for psychedelic rock.

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 Pre-Listen Thoughts: Always fun to discover something completely new Favorite track(s): Revolution Post-Listen Thoughts: Yeah this is a no from me. The one I like had a real Stooges sound to it, but overall none of this really hit for me.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album I only know Running Up That Hill How do I feel about this artist? Indifferent Pre-Listen Thoughts: A lot of people really like this album, maybe I’ll love it Favorite track(s): Running Up That Hill, Hello Earth Post-Listen Thoughts: I wanted to like it more than I did. Some parts of it were really good, and other parts were a little annoying. Maybe her other albums are better? Or maybe she’s just not for me.

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 Ray Charles Pre-Listen Thoughts: Apparently this is more big band than his other stuff, but I don’t mind some big band so I’m sure I’ll like it Favorite track(s): Let the Good Times Roll Post-Listen Thoughts: Solid 4. Great stuff, nothing that I wanted to skip but nothing that makes me want to give it a 5 either.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album I know this less than any other stones album How do I feel about this artist? I really like the Stones Pre-Listen Thoughts: My mom is questioning why this is on the list, maybe it’s not their best work Favorite track(s): Stop Breaking Down Post-Listen Thoughts: This was pretty basic. It wasn’t bad at all, but it didn’t seem up to par with their work. I personally would swap this out for Some Girls any day.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I do not know him Pre-Listen Thoughts: I’m not a big soul fan so we’ll see about this one Favorite track(s): Billy Jack Post-Listen Thoughts: Still not my genre, but a solid album

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Pretty familiar How do I feel about this artist? IT’S BRITNEY BITCH Pre-Listen Thoughts: Sounds like a fun way to end the work week Favorite track(s): Title track, Crazy, Soda Pop Post-Listen Thoughts: I have never been a fan of 90s pop ballads, and a they make up a bit of this album. I still liked it over all though.

Have I listened to this album before Yes How familiar am I with this album Very familiar How do I feel about this artist? I love Cream, it's my favorite form of Clapton. Pre-Listen Thoughts: God I love this cover art so much. I already know I will like this one. Favorite track(s): Tales Of Brave Ulysses, World of Pain, Sunshine of Your Love Post-Listen Thoughts: I knew going in this would be a five-star album for me, and I was right.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Completely unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? The name sounds familiar but I don’t really know them Pre-Listen Thoughts: I never listen to Latin music, but that’s the whole point of this project is to do new things Favorite track(s): Not sure, they kind of blended together but I enjoyed it Post-Listen Thoughts: It was 85° outside when I put this on, and that feels right. It’s an hour long but it went by pretty quickly. The beats were fun, and the instrumentation was interesting. I didn’t understand any of the lyrics but that’s OK.

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 them at all Pre-Listen Thoughts: I’m guessing this is gonna be a little experimental Favorite track(s): Cannibal Resources Post-Listen Thoughts: Interesting, not my favorite but OK

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album I don’t know any songs but I remember when this came out How do I feel about this artist? Neutral Pre-Listen Thoughts: We’ll see of this lives up to the hype Favorite track(s): Bad Religion Post-Listen Thoughts: The lyrics were great, the instruments were great, this isn’t my usual genre but I enjoyed it enough.

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 really like CCR Pre-Listen Thoughts: This album probably has the least amount of CCR songs I know from this generator but I am sure I'll still like it. Favorite track(s): Bad Moon Rising Post-Listen Thoughts: A solid 4, I do enjoy CCR. The whole swampy southern act is absolutely hilarious especially since they’re all from California.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album I know it’s very highly rated, and I know the title track How do I feel about this artist? I do enjoy Marvin Gaye Pre-Listen Thoughts: This will be a good Monday Favorite track(s): Mercy Mercy Me Post-Listen Thoughts: I honestly kind of feel like it went by too fast, like he had more to say. I can see why this is a classic even though it’s not really my usual genre, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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 know he’s pretty divisive as a person but I can’t help but like his music Pre-Listen Thoughts: I have to release 40 billboards today so hopefully this helps me along with that Favorite track(s): Power of My Love, Suspicious Minds Post-Listen Thoughts: Does anybody else think about Cartman when they hear In the Ghetto? I know this is a later album from him and it doesn’t have a lot of his big hits but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Made me want to dance but I was too busy prepping 40 billboards.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album I know the title track How do I feel about this artist? I like their hits a lot but I have never listened to any deep tracks Pre-Listen Thoughts: Sometimes with these 80s albums, the hit is really all there is to it, we will see if this one is like that. Favorite track(s): It wasn’t a bad album, but nothing stood out aside from the Sweet Dreams. I do like other Eurythmics songs, but none of them are on this album.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I recognize the name but I don’t know anything about them Pre-Listen Thoughts: Something new! Never know what to expect Favorite track(s): Sorrow Post-Listen Thoughts: This was actually pretty good. I have not been a huge fan of a lot of more contemporary stuff on here but I liked this.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Pretty familiar How do I feel about this artist? I am pretty neutral about Van Halen Pre-Listen Thoughts: This is another one of my mom’s favorite albums. They used to play Jump over the intercom at my Middle School before the bell rang. The said they were going to start playing music to tell us to get to class but it was literally only Jump, like seven times a day. I predict 4 stars. Favorite track(s): Hot for Teacher, House of Pain Post-Listen Thoughts: Very classic sound for this era. Lots of synth but it works. Overall I liked it quite a bit.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album I know the big hits How do I feel about this artist? I like RUN-DMC, this is my second album from them Pre-Listen Thoughts: I predict 4 sars. I really enjoyed their self-titled album. This one has more songs I know. Favorite track(s): Tricky, Raising Hell, Walk This Way Post-Listen Thoughts: This was close to being a five but there were some songs I was just not into. Overall I liked it though, I seem to like the style of rap where they just yell back-and-forth at each other.

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 don't know her at all Pre-Listen Thoughts: I'm sure this will be pleasant enough. probably 3 or 4 stars. Favorite track(s): Feel to Believe, Stars All Seem to Weep Post-Listen Thoughts: I liked this one. She reminds me of Dido or the Cranberries.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? I generally like Buffalo Springfield Pre-Listen Thoughts: Favorite track(s): Everydays, Bluebird Post-Listen Thoughts: This was simply delightful. I think Stephen Stills is my favorite of the CSNY bunch. 67 was a great year for music and this album is no exception. I love this mix a psychedelic and folk. With interesting guitar parts and lyrics that grab you, this is one I’ll definitely revisit.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Unfamiliar music-wise, but I know it's highly rated on here How do I feel about this artist? I don't know the ensemble, but I like George Clinton Pre-Listen Thoughts: Not usually a big funk fan but a lot of people like this album I will probably like it at least a little Favorite track(s): Can You Get That, Super Stupid Post-Listen Thoughts: I read that parts of the guitar were Hendrix inspired, and you can really hear that. This album is all the best parts of funk in my opinion. It found it to be very entertaining overall.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Less familiar than any other Talking Heads album How do I feel about this artist? I really like the Talking Heads Pre-Listen Thoughts: The only thing I know here is a psycho killer, I know this isn’t their big break but it’s bound to be pretty good Favorite track(s): Psycho killer Post-Listen Thoughts: I missed my favorites on the other albums, but it was still a great listen. It was a good way to end the week for sure.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Somewhat familiar How do I feel about this artist? I like Depeche Mode Pre-Listen Thoughts: I predict it will be good but no Violator Favorite track(s): Never Let Me Down Again, I Want You Now Post-Listen Thoughts: Pretty strong, a few unnecessary bits but overall solid album. Not quite a five, but close. I think I would’ve put Speak and Spell in the book over this one.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? The name sounds familiar but I count really know them Pre-Listen Thoughts: I have no idea wha tot expect from this Favorite track(s): John Barleycorn Post-Listen Thoughts: Short but sweet, a classic 70s sound that does not drag on too much

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 don’t know who this is at all Pre-Listen Thoughts: OK something new let’s see what happens Favorite track(s): 14th Street, Beautiful Child Post-Listen Thoughts: His voice reminds me of Gordon Gano but a little more polished, overall this was a solid album. I enjoyed it a lot for something I’d never heard before.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Unfamiliar How do I feel about this artist? Brian Eno is very hit or miss for me Pre-Listen Thoughts: I never know what to expect from Brian Eno Favorite track(s): I’ll Come Running Post-Listen Thoughts: This was alright. I liked it more than Before and After Science.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Only a little How do I feel about this artist? Morrisey bothers me but Marr is a god Pre-Listen Thoughts: This will be my first Smiths album on the list, I’ve only had Morrissey solo. I know a lot of people like this album. Favorite track(s): Big Mouth Strikes Again Post-Listen Thoughts: His voice just doesn’t do it for me, the music is good though. Morrissey is a good musician, and not an untalented singer, but his vocals are the weak part of this album for me personally. 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

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album A little How do I feel about this artist? I really like them overall Pre-Listen Thoughts: Another Talking Heads album where I somehow only know one song. I'm sure it will be good. Favorite track(s): Life During Wartime, Electric Guitar Post-Listen Thoughts: I think overall I still like the hits from the Talking Heads more than the deep tracks. Always a good listen though.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Not very How do I feel about this artist? My dad likes them a lot. I am not into this genre but I don't hate them. Pre-Listen Thoughts: I'm really not much of a metal fan and I don't think Black Sabbath's debut will change that, but I doubt I'll hate it. I predict 3 stars. Favorite track(s): Wicked World Post-Listen Thoughts: I actually liked this more than Vol 4, which surprised me. Especially liked the guitar on this one.

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 love their greatest hits album. Mike Patton scaling the walls of SNL lives rent-free in my mind. Pre-Listen Thoughts: I hope this isn’t just Epic followed by a bunch of songs. A lot of the albums on this list have the hit very early in the album and then it’s just kind of underwhelming for the rest of it. Favorite track(s): Epic, Falling to Pieces, Zombie Eaters Post-Listen Thoughts: This was solid. I only know Faith no More’s hits. I’ve never listened to a whole album but I liked it.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album I know the songs other people have covered How do I feel about this artist? I know he was the basis for a lot of rock ‘n’ roll Pre-Listen Thoughts: This seems short and sweet Favorite track(s): That’ll Be the Day, Not Fade Away Post-Listen Thoughts: Overall enjoyed it, but pretty short and forgettable. I know we owe a lot to Buddy Holly, and I Love this older sound, but this album was fine.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Sort of How do I feel about this artist? My dad hates Wilco, I don't mind them. I enjoyed Mermaid Avenue. Pre-Listen Thoughts: I feel like this could be a 3 or 4 for me. I like the cover, it's a cool representation of Chicago. Favorite track(s): Heavy Metal Drummer Post-Listen Thoughts: I don't want to call it boring, but I also can't call it the opposite. Fine background music but not much stood out.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Sort of How do I feel about this artist? I like the Talking Heads Pre-Listen Thoughts: This is my third Talking Heads album and I still haven’t gotten any Led Zeppelin Favorite track(s): Take Me to the River Post-Listen Thoughts: Another solid four star Talking Heads album, but this is the third one I’ve gotten this month

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Not very How do I feel about this artist? I never listen to Kings of Leon yet I have a negative association with them and I don’t know why Pre-Listen Thoughts: This will be the first time I’ve ever listened to Kings of Leon outside of the two songs my radio station plays Favorite track(s): Holy Roller Novocaine Post-Listen Thoughts: I feel like they’re inspired by CCR, but they’re actually from the south. This definitely sounds like a first album. They have a lot on this list so we’ll see if I warm up to them.

Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Somewhat How do I feel about this artist? I like Johnny Cash but I’ve never listened to a whole album Pre-Listen Thoughts: I think it’ll be a good way to end the week. This is the kind of thing I joined the list for, things I’ve always thought about but never really listened to. Favorite track(s): Folsom Prison Blues, Give My Love To Rose Post-Listen Thoughts: I thought this was really fun. I love that you could hear all the background noise from the prison, I really enhanced the vibe. This is the specific type of country that I enjoy.