1001 Albums Summary

I’m always impressed with how timeless every Stevie Wonder album sounds, and this is no exception. The musicianship, melodies, and song structures are god tier. I particularly enjoyed “Boogie On Reggae Woman,” which would be a banger in any era.

The recording has so much energy. It’s like the sound engineers just got out of the way and let these people cook. I love how crisp and layered the sounds are. The compositions and vocals are also just beautiful. What a record.

Consistently great. Love the rhythms and melodies. The songs are so propulsive. Of the 3 or so Police albums I’ve heard, this is my favorite.

Didn’t listen to it this time around, but I had it on CD years ago. I remember it not really resonating with me like other classic rock of the period. I’ll revisit it.

Very cool trip-hop elements. Reminds me a lot of Tricky. Had never heard of this before, but it’s a really cool listen. I will dive in more.

Rocks so hard. I’m upset I never listened to it before.

Classic soft launch of an entire sub genre. Not sure how much they owe to Dyla stylistically, or vice versa, but this is great stuff.

Has been in regular rotation since college. Perhaps the pinnacle of indie rock. Nearly flawless record melding melodic, Americana sensibility with studio fuckery, obtuse lyrics, and atmospheric beauty.

It was a favorite when I was in high school, but I don’t know that it’s aged particularly well for me. There are other PJ albums I return to more frequently, but I think they are largely a band who’ve outstayed their welcome, which unfairly colors their past work for me.