1001 Albums Summary

Acoustic only Interesting story about how the recordings were initially meant to be demos for a larger E street band performance, but with the band the songs didn't resonate. So they just did the solo acoustic versions. Very powerful this way. Vibe is as stark as the cover art.

Amazing to see how gifted Miles was at such a young age (in early 20's when these recordings were made)--at both trumpet and band leader and arranging. A fun listen to music that bridges the Bebop and hardbop genres. Slower tempo and melodic phrasing heralds the cool jazz that followed. This complication was released about 6-7 years after the recordings were first made and released as singles or whatever.

Obviously a landmark album, not not really my cup of tea. While Bennington is obviously beloved and extremely talented, I've always been bothered by the frequent switching between his normal beautiful melodic voice and his screaming scratchy and distorted metal voice. I find it very distracting and annoying, almost like he's trying too hard. Many of the tracks sound too similar for me, at least at first few listens. In the End stands out for sure but many of the other tracks are hard and raw and passionate too. Interestingly some of the most listenable tracks now are the slower songs towards the end.

Super fun listen. Early Stones, stretching into new creative areas, with Brian Jones trying several odd instruments. The marimbas on Under My Thumb are iconic. Love that song, but understand it is reflective the misogyny of the time. Not all Keith riffs. Very melodic and laid back. Really enjoyed it.

Wow. Not a bad song on the album. Virtuoso guitars, driving bass. But did get the sense that need to be stoned to appreciate fully.

Great mood music; lovely airy (reference noted) vibe. Lots of good grooves. The female singer should get more credit. Will start a Pandora station and expect to hear lots of similar bands

What the fuck kind of shirt is Paul wearing on the cover? Perfect music for a quiet morning with a cup of tea. I've heard many of the songs before but never as assembled on the original album. Love how the social commentary escalates through the album. Is there a more angelic male voice than Art's?

its great. What can I say. Classic Marley vibe.

a boring listen even now. Nothing fun about the title and nothing fun in the album itself.

really enjoyed this one. Early Trip Hop. Base grooves run deep. Shara Nelson's vocals are a high point.

Banger! Every once in a while it is good to force oneself to listen to Seven Nation Army on its own, outside of the cliche world of stadium rock at a football or basketball or hockey game. Jack is brilliant in every sense of the word.

Ahh electronica! Some banger hits here but the rest of the album is filler. More of a proof of principle than a real advance in the music. This album = transformative for a certain generation of kids at the time; not transformative for me

Wow. Checks all the prog rock boxes. I can see why this band has been so influential to those that followed in the genre.

great listen. throwback. Particularly impressed by the rap on the live "Here We Go". Very old school, fascinating to see how much hip hop has evolved over the decades.

classic beach boys harmony coupled with prog rock sensibilities. No standout song here. Can tell they are missing Brian.

what an amazing album. The title track does an amazing job setting the tone: you are about to hear something spectacular. Every song is special. Specific highlights for me: Lost in a Supermarket, Clampdown, Death or Glory, Wrong 'Em Boyo. Each song unique with clear influence from different genres. But all still with the punk sensibility. Tremendous!

was a great album at the time; hasn't aged quite as well for me. I've never been in love with Rod's voice, always seemed forced and not even close to the quality of his backup singers, who as usual deserve more credit. Maggie May will always have a soft spot in my heart.

late 1960's british folk melancholy; Lovely voice and instrumentals.