1001 Albums Summary

Really enjoyed this one. It started strong, had interesting call backs to prior songs on album, and I didn’t have the desire to skip any songs.

This one was hit or miss for me. It didn’t seem to flow well.

This one was a joy to listen to the whole way through.

I enjoyed the album but I wish I could hear the lyrics. However, despite being very mumble-mouthed, Michael Stipe’s voice works with the music.

This isn’t a music genre I seek out; however, I loved this album and added to my list to buy.

I forgot how much I enjoyed this album Distinct sound and energetic.

I enjoyed Hendrix songs in an album more than a one-off single played here and there on the radio. Possibly his music needs to standalone for me. It’s another I will add to “purchase” list.

It’s fine for work but nothing stood out. Possibly would have been better listened to while wearing headphones. I did enjoy Royksopp’s Night Out and Remind me. End of album worked more for me.

I didn’t enjoy this one as much as “Are you Experienced.” I did come away from the listening appreciating Jimi’s guitar work. I really enjoyed Bold as Love and Little Wing but it wasn’t a “listen the whole way through for me.”

Enjoyed this one. Lyrics are more complex and worth the listen.

I like that it’s a punk album with variety—has more going on musically

This is one of my favorite albums. The music and Paul Simon’s voice just work well together.

This reminded me of songs I’d hear during a 60s movie. I had to look up the singer. I’m not surprised he was an actor prior to being a singer. The album I very theatrical. Not my thing but Scott Walker has a good voice.

Love his voice. Album sounds a bit dated. I love Stand Up.

I enjoyed this one. There were some musical elements that dated it for me but I enjoyed the album.

This is a must be wearing headphones for me. I rather enjoyed it, but it’s a once in a blue moon listen rather than heavy rotation for me.

This grew on me. I thought it would be too quiet at first but it picked up. She has a lovely voice.

It was a fun album. I was torn between 3 and 4 stars but went with 4. I so associate Boston with classic rock radio I figured I was grading on that curve.

A little more dated sound than I expected, but I love the album anyway.

Great songwriter. Not my usual but won me over.

I have this album and do go back to it a lot.

It was a bit odd. Even though the music would change, something about the vocals made it seem the songs flowed into the next. The last one with Busta Rhymes was the outlier. I still enjoyed it.

Beatles are always a good listen. Something to be said for well crafted songs.

Brought out the teen boy in me. Lyrics amused me, and musically mixed it up more than I expected.

This is more for those who like an education while listening to music. The explanations of the music cut into enjoyment. That being the case, I liked this much more than I expected I would.

Angry, feisty album I needed.

This is an album I wanted to purchase after I listened to it. I enjoyed every song.

I love this album. Not only a lovely voice, but the album is cohesive. Despite some depressing subject matters, the album is very listenable.

Album showed up. I like that Talking Heads have a distinct sound, but I’m more of a “song here and there” fan rather than an entire album at once.

Another voice I love.

Really disliked the first song, enjoyed second and the third. Grew on me as it went along. Ended up enjoying it. A bit cacophonous.

It’s a bit quiet for me at the start. I really like “ I’ll the Man Who Loves You”

Like opening - starts off strong - and liked everything after.

I really enjoyed this one also I appreciate well crafted lyrics and the humor. Great character building - short stories to music.

Up my 90s era alley. Meant to be played loud.

I like one off Metallica songs but an entire album is a bit much.

Loud, clangy, but that appears to be what I like as of late.

After my recent clangy and loud albums this was refreshing.

I now have listened to the album. This is an album I can easily add to my heavy rotation list. Danceable beat on most songs. “Music Is the Victim” is my favorite. “Comfortably Numb” set to a dance beat was an odd choice, but not bad.

When I was a snotty teen and couldn’t get past my love of Joan Jett and AC/DC I didn’t embrace the joy of the Go -Gos. I now enjoy their music. “You Can’t Wslk in Your Sleep” and “Skid marks on my Heart”are a lot of fun and should have had some DJ love.

Love the One Your With is played so much it’s almost background noise and I forget Stephen Sills has an incredible voice and I like his voice best in the Crosby, Stills, and Nash songs. Some songs didn’t age well, but still a good album.

Not my thing, but I can see why others enjoy it. I liked L’elephant and their version of Under the Boardwalk. Album provides somehow calming danceable music.

Another album where I prefer the songs that weren’t the ones played on the radio non-stop. 1 hour is a bit long for me but it is well done. Drumming hooked me.

This music is not something I would pick; however, I could understand why Elis Regina would be popular with those who like to 💃

10 minute song isn’t my normal thing, but I imagine people who go clubbing would love it. Cranked it up on “Relax.” Rather enjoyed some of it and hated some of it. Born to Run rework didn’t do it for me. The Power of Love lyrics were very odd.

Some very short songs and limited or no lyrics. Seems Paul McCartney was experimenting with sound more than songwriting. I liked it.

I prefer other Bowie albums but I enjoyed this in the end. “Right” is very good and should get some more recognition radio play.

Not my usual but Joni Mitchell has grown on me. Like Black Crow a lot.

Brings to my mind hot city days/nights. Something summery sounding to me despite the heavy percussive sound. Stand out songs for me are “Town to Town,” and, of course, “Cold Beverage.” My am streaming service included bonus songs m. Really like “Move Me.”

This album was popular for a reason. Loud poppy punk.

I wasn’t familiar with this band. Opens strong with “Darkness, Darkness.” Not as much into “On Sir Francis Drake,” but can tell the band was full of talented musicians.

Once singing begins, 2nd track, “Bring the Pain” is pure dance fun. I enjoy the collaborations. Beyoncé collaboration on “Nothing out There for Me” is another standout. I really enjoy this album.

Good, but I think I’ve aged out of this genre.

Another where I understand why people enjoy the band, but Doors aren’t my thing. That being the case, they have a distinct sound and I can hear their influence on emo music and 80s (at least to my ears). like the opening number, “Break on Through.” Enjoyed “Alabama Song” and “Back Door Man,” which I’ve never heard.

Theatrical folk? I couldn’t peg it. Not for me. It’s very string heavy and jangly but not in a way that appeals to me. Possibly it’s so 6os it doesn’t have that timeless quality of music that stands the test of time. Worked for me on “Keeper of Time.” “Old Kentucky home” was fun. It’s as though a few tweaks would make it a better album for me.

The first 60s jjangly album I love and I’d buy. Could be the harmonies, or that I’m a fan of Tom Petty who, as he even said in interviews, was more than little influenced by them and later worked with McGuinn. So, if you’re a fan of Tom Petty, you should like this album. If not, you probably will not.

Must say this is the first 40+ minute album with only 4 songs I’ve encountered. Tgat being the case, “Walk On By” is very good. Music drew me in. I figure it’s an entire album on a date night thing. (Despite first 10 minutes in song devoted to person who broke Isaac’s heart.) I didn’t even realize the song was that long, so that took a lot of skill. So, points for album title and being able to record songs and last one (By the Time I Get to Phoenix). Deduction for nearly 20 minutes of “By the Time I Get to Phoenix.”

Enjoy “Come On,” “VooDoo Child,” “All Along the Watch Tower,” and “House Burning Down.” Some of the songs were a bit long and felt it. (Jimi didn’t have the Isaac Hayes magic on this album).

Great album cover. Starts off loud and a bit weird for first 3 songs on the album (listener preference sweet spot). First songs are short and sweet and noisy. “Calistan”is a nice unexpected change of pace after first 3 songs, and continues in this different vein with “Vanishing Spies.” Songs are then typically 3 to 4 minutes and less punky. Frank starts off croony on “Superabound”—and kicks into Frank punky / clangy poppier music. “Big Red” includes a bluesy sound, which I like. Album ends with short, sweet, loud songs. Good mix of sound yet cohesive album. Current fave on album is “Pure Denizen of the Citizens Band.”

I’m biased because I grew up with this album. I still love it and I rarely enjoy live albums. Starts off great, and “I Want You to Want Me” is pure rock perfection for me. Bun E.’s drumming is great. “Need Your Love” (even if it’s long) and “Surrender” are also fun. I like that it starts with hello song and a goodnight song.

Caveat that I’m not a jazz listener; however, this album is quite good to my ears. I had no itching desire to stop listening to it.

I liked this one a lot. Beats are energetic. “Break” stood out for me.

I enjoy Bill Callahan’s musical style but I suspect there are many who would not enjoy it. His songs are more confessional, quiet, and deadpan. I don’t believe I heard a chorus on any song. It’s as though he gloms onto a thought of phrase and repeats it. The songs are a bit odd and abstract, but I do like it.

I prefer this album to the “Doors.” My ears gravitated to the bluesy “Been Down So Long.” “LA Woman” is overly long, but I still enjoy it. It could be Morrison’s voice and/or the keyboard sound (which is not a sound I like, but it’s very much their sound)that adds a sense of dread on top of lyrics. “Riders on the Storm” is a big “No” for me.

The album is a reminder why Kanye was popular. The album has a sense of humor. The talking between songs messed up the flow for me. I did like the “I’ll Fly Away” interlude. “Jesus Walks” is my favorite on the album. I also enjoy “the New Workout Plan” and “School Spirit.” “Last Call” is far too long for me.

Love her voice. “Move Over” is a great opening song. Short and sweet album.

Solid rock album that’s meant to be played loud. Lyrics are more story driven. Over 50 minute album that doesn’t feel long. I’m not sure if “Release” needs to be 9 minutes long. “Porch” and “Even Flow” are the song s that I like the most.

I really dislike the song”Thriller,” despite my love of Vincent Price. “Wanna Be Startin’ Something,” “Billie Jean,” and “PYT” are more to my taste. That being the case, Michael Jackson sound is too light for me.

I liked this album. Glad it popped up in my queue. I was hooked from the opening song. It aged better for me than I thought it would since I often don’t like 80s production. Somehow Sananda’s voice or styling cut through a lot of that.

It grew on me as it went along. Spiritualized was bit too discordant sound for me. Still, I could listen to this album in the future to mix it up. I like “Stay with Me.” “Cop Shoot Cop…” but there’s no reason it had to be over 16 minutes long.

Interesting voice that works with musical style. I prefer his more spare sound. This album has some dated late 60s and early 70s production.

I like “it’s Alright for You” and “Deathwish.” Album is solid. I can hear the late 70s/early 80s in the album. I would call beat propulsive. I can hear reggae influence most on “Walking on the Moon” and “The Bed’s Too Big without You.” “On Any Other Day” is the first time I heard Stewart Copeland as the lead singer.

I generally like Paul Simon’s songs, so I enjoyed this album. The backup singing production on “Duncan” dates it a bit, but I enjoyed this album. “Duncan” has some fun lyrics. “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard ” is a fun listen for me. I liked “Peace Like a River” and “Paranoia Blues.” Paul has some lyric writing skills. It was refreshing to listen to songs that didn’t go on for 10+ minutes.

“I Against I” was good. Lyrics had a lot going on for short, fast songs. Enjoy the album but something about production seems off. Still, I cranked it loud and went with it.

I like the Black Keys simple, thumpy sound. Album opens strong with “Everlasting Light.” It is a very similar sound throughout, though, so I began to tune it out. It’s a bit repetitive. Solid album though. “These Days” caught my ear.

I have an anti 80s pop thing, the sound never clicked for me, so I listened to the album with an open mind. “Poison Arrow” works for the genre. Singer seems to be having a good time. “Tears are not Enough” has some interesting music. “All my Heart” worked for me. “4 Ever 2 Gether” was the song I enjoyed most.

Not my thing. I liked beat of “ the Fun Powder Plot,” but the vocal style doesn’t work for me. “All the King’s Men” is the first one I could listen to without being annoyed by, what I consider, unnecessary vocal gymnastics. The vocal style went better with “This is Our Lot” and “Underbelly.” I enjoyed “Underbelly.”

Pleasingly angry jangly. I want you black and blue, don’t care where you’ve been, couldn’t stand another second in your company, shoot you down, etc. lyrics put to 60s catchy wall of sound vibe 80s music. “Citrus-sucking sunshine” is an interesting description in a song about wanting to makes someone black and blue - “Bye Bye Bad Man.” Rather cheerful sounding to a song about wanting kick someone’s ass. “Elizabeth my Dear” is short and sweet and has sound that is somehow 17th century mixed with late 80s wall of sound. I enjoy “Song for my Sugar Spun Sister.” Music / sound moves around a bit. I also like”Shoot You Down.”

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are excellent harmonizes. I appreciate the simple straightforward sound after Stone Roses and Hendrix (though I like them). This is my Sunday Morning music or end of hard day music. I’m a fan of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings so there won’t be much judgement here. Somehow soothing despite some dark subjects. I like “Elvis Presley Blues” a lot.

Morrissey has great descriptive language / turn of phrase - “Spring Heeled Jim,” “I will be in the bar with my head on the bar,” “ I near more grudges than lonely high court judges,” “the sanest days are mad”. His voice is great. I do miss the Smiths band back up on this album though. I need the Smiths or Morrissey’s sound is too swoony for me. Morrissey tried a different vocal style on “Sleeping Lifeguard/Dying Girl.” I’m not sure if I like it. Possibly more listens to it are required to decide.” “Speedway,” is more my speed. (Yes, I know what I did there).

Not my thing, but starts off pretty. The nuclear weapon theme is made very clear in first and last songs. “Letting Go” is repetitive but in a soothing way. The mix of South Asian sound adds some variation. “Beyond Sound” drums jolted me. The Conference was odd sound to me but in a way I found enjoyable. In the end I liked it. Not something I’d put on a heavy rotation list.

I can hear the appeal for some, but his vocal style doesn’t do it for me. Music is good but something about the production is off for me. Obviously, he was talented and it’s a matter of musical taste thing for me. His “Hallelujah” is now the standard. I think it works best when Buckley kept it simple. The keep it simple” on either music or vocal style works whereas histrionic vocal plus the music being florid in same songs is coming off as a bit much. So, “Corpus Christi Carol” is lovely and “Lover, You’ve Should Have Come Over” works. “Eternal Life” is a straightforward rocker.

A distinctive voice, which works. Opening song is an odd first song on the album. Nothing really stands out, but a solid album though. Song choices lean to a little deeper than rock albums at the time. Has a bit of countryish sound and sometimes folk.

I’m admittedly biased. Grew up with Johnny Cash. “25 Minutes to Go” is a mighty fun to sing along to about to hang sing. My quibble is that there’s sometimes too much talking left in. The singing about ending up in prison to prisoners is an added Cash touch though.

Caveat - not a fan of Jazz; however, I recognize this as quite good. I enjoy the brassy, swingy sound.

I like the sound of- simple and a bit odd. The album has a timeless quality. My one quibble is that “Frankie Teardrop” was far too long. Still, “Cheree” and “Ghost Rider” make up for it.

Love Prince and love this album. One of the best album opening tracks ever and one of the best closing tracks ever. “Computer Blue” grew on me over years of listening to the album. Baby I’m a Star is a lot of fun. Not a stinker on the album. Even my dad who hated most stuff I listened to thought Purple Rain was a great song.

I liked this album more than I expected. Quirky punkish sound with propulsive beat on songs. Singer’s voice is odd but works with the music. Even if I didn’t know the release date it sounds late 70s early 80s.

Album starts like it’s in the middle of a song. I’m not sure if it my ears but I have trouble understanding the lyrics—the music might overpower them, could be a Scottish accent, or it could be old age ears. I feel as though it’s the type of music where I should be able to hear them. Elizabeth Fraser has a lovely voice. “Fifty Fifty Clown” has a good pulsing beat. A bit shoe hazy for me, but well done and a great album title and Frou Frou Foxes in Midsummer Fires” is a fun song title.

I prefer later Beastie Boys albums. Too snotty boy sounding on this album. Of course they were young pups. They already had a distinct sound. “Girls” is a lot of fun. I like to think that there’s self mockery going on, but who knows. Still it’s delightful. I understand why “Fight for Your Right” was a hit. It speaks to the teen in me. I lean toward “No Sleep Till Brooklyn”. Probably the use of “Sugarhill Groove” is what catches the ear.

I enjoy the beat / rap and the jazzy bits. Mortal Man a bit long for me. I prefer his energetic rap and music rather than the slower and spoken tracks on an album. King Kunta is my favorite on the album followed by The Blacker the Berry. Not an album full of valid lyrics, which is a major plus.

I usually don’t enjoy live albums, but Roger Daltry has an excellent voice and Keith Moon’s drumming is excellent. Pete Townsend’s guitar also sounds great. I could do without a break for the “a Quick one While He’s Away” story, but at least the banter and back and forth is amusing - good band chemistry. I could have done without the over 16 minutes of mash up towards the end. That’s a “need to be there” moment. Magic Bus was a good ending.

“Comedy” stood out for me. “Re-Instated” for me. I liked the album for a basic (not in a bad way) rock album that I sometimes crave.

Not a genre where I want to listen to an entire album. Music that feeds the rage. For me, feminist rage, but I can understand appeal for some. “Dead Bodies Everywhere” is screamed into my ear repeatedly. Other sample lyric, “It’s time to die, is that what I want?” Possibly, if I listened to this album on repeat. That being the case, I sort of liked “Freak on a Leash” and “Children of the Korn.” “All in the Family” is a dickish diss track between Korn and Limp Bizkit, which shows that band has some type of sense of humor, albeit juvenile guy. I give it a “1” even though music isn’t bad. Lyrically, problematic, and could have done without last song, “banter” at the start of the song. Of course, I’m not in the target audience for this album.

Strong opening with “Safe from Harm.” Shara Nelson’s voice works wonderfully with the music. I really enjoyed this album. It doesn’t sound dated at all.

The Who sound beings louder, more energetic sound to the jangly sound of the sixties. Seems like Roger Daltry was still coming into his singing style on this album. Good solid rock album, but of it’s time. Definitely 60s. I enjoy Keith Moon’s drumming and how Pete Townshend guitar kicks in at certain moments. John Entwistle gets bass in on “My Generation.” All band members are great musicians. “The Ox” and “Leaving Here” made my ears perk up. It sounds like they had fun recording this.

Strong opening with “All the Way to Memphis.” “Violence” is discordant but it somehow works. Ian Hunter’s voice isn’t the greatest, but it fits with the Mott sound. It’s an album I’d play multiple times. Energetic. Sounds like 70s summer to me.

Good first solo album. I bought it when it came out during an “alt country” phase and Bloodshot Records purchases. Ryan Adam’s picked guest artists well—Gillian Welch, Dave Rollins, Emmylou Harris, and Kim Richey. Sweet Carolina is great. “Damn Sam” and “Come Pick Me Up” hold up for me. Some of it’s too quiet for me, so “Shakedown on 9th Street” is a welcome rocker. Still, the album holds up well.

I’m typically not a fan of Electronica, but Fatboy Slim is an exception for me. I’m not quite sure what he does that makes it work. Possibly he changes up the beat and sound more than others? I wouldn’t be annoyed if “In Heaven” didn’t make the cut, but works with the album.

The Byrds stand the test of time. Has the 60s jangle but, for the most part, doesn’t sound as dated to me. “Mr Tambourine Man” is good but I hear it so much it doesn’t do much for me. I like “I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better.” Tom Petty’s vocal style sounds a lot like Roger McGuinn, and since I like Tom Petty’s music, I like the Byrds.

I’m on the whole not big on R&B. I prefer Stevie’s energetic music so opening song, “Smile Please” isn’t for me. He of course is excellent, just not my cup of tea. “Boogie on Reggae Woman” and “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” on the other hand, I enjoy. Horns on great on “You Haven’t Done Nothin’.” Gives it some extra zest. “Bird of Beauty” has an interesting sound. Piano on “They Won’t Go When I Go” is lovely. “Please Don’t Go” is a good end song.

Not sure why but Curt Kirkwood’s unhinged vocal style appeals to me. I enjoyed the album - the music in some parts has a beat people could polka to. “Lost” is one of my favorites on the album. “We’re Here” is quieter for the band, but enjoyable.

The both of them have lovely voices. I like this one much better than Bookends. Some of the best harmonizes in the industry. Starts off with the lovely and quiet “Scarborough Fair/Canticle,” but picks up some energy, especially with the “The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine.” This is the first time I’ve heard “A Simple Desultory Philippic,” which I find very fun. “7 O’Clock News / Silent Night” was a good song to end on.

Not sure why this album doesn’t do it for me, since it is very close to what I like. I recognize it as good, but it doesn’t land for me. “Stop Breathin” has an interesting sound. I liked “Range Life” and “Hit the Plane Down.” Possibly it’s an album that would grow on me rather than the immediate “I really like this” if I gave it a few more listens.

Starts off strong with “Finest Worksong” even though lyrics are incoherent. R.E.M. songs are most times random thoughts—I gave up on trying to understand what they mean. It’s more a “this voice and random words work with the music” for me. I like this album better than “Murmur.”

I can tell that all musicians are excellent (of course since they’re Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton), but it’s not my thing. It sounds very dated and I’d need to be in the right mood to listen to it.

The Eagles are played ad nauseam on classic rock stations for a reason. They’re good. Songs are well written, they can sing, harmonize, excellent musicians, etc. It’s nice to listen to their songs that don’t make the constant corporate oldies churn, such as “Nightingale” and “Train Leaves Here This Morning.” “Most of Us Are Sad” isn’t my thing, but it’s well crafted. I could have done without the chirping on “Earlybird.” Overall, a solid an album.

I like opening song, “The Cutter.” My opinion is that only 80s bands can have that angsty drama synth sound. “My White Devil” also works for me despite lyrics that make no sense to me. For example, “Am I the half of half-and-half, or am I the half that’s whole?” There are hungry arms and heavy hearts. I can imagine a stoner campfire conversation on that lyric. Like REM lyrics I just roll with it. Interesting sound, the band is good at what they do. “Fuel” has an interesting beat/sound. A good listen for when I want to revisit the 80s.

Hooked me on opening song. I’m glad Ozomatli is now on my radar. Hard to NOT move to the music. I would have preferred album to lean into non-rap or more rap. “Street Signs” broke my chair sway. Good, but messed with momentum. “Who Discovered America” picked me up again. Piano on “Dona Isabelle” was lovely but stopped my shimmy for a bit. Possibly should have moved it before “Cuando Canto.”

Love the 2 opening songs, “Black Dog” and “Rock and Roll.” I no longer care for “Stairway to Heaven” or the “Battle of Evermore.” “When the Levee Breaks” still holds up for me and “Four Sticks” has grown on me over the years. All in all, not surprised it’s on the best of list. I prefer rocking Led Zeppelin to their quieter fare Even the songs I no longer enjoy are done well.

Not sure why this one works for me but it does. Possibly it’s the propulsive beat and high energy sound. Woke me right up.