1001 Albums Summary

Good album for its genre. Alas this is not a genre I care for.

Not sure I like Thom Yorke’s voice but I like his singing. Very creative music and so many surprising ideas that feel entirely right.

A Classic! Popular without being pop. Ska for adults.

A classic of trip-hop. Some real gems, but also some filler that flatten the overall impact. The vibe is great for ambiance but lacks the diversity needed for focused listening. For a debut album it shows a fully formed band that knows exactly why they wanted to create. Beth Gibbons vocals could not be more perfect, an instrument of longing, sadness and hope.

Fun! Not my genre but a classic of funk-pop-soul. Prince was an artist and I respect that. More stars are deserved but cannot go against my gut.

Great soul and R&B. I don’t really like soul and R&B.

Great album and arguably their best. I can’t believe I was disappointed with it when released. It clearly showed their development as artists with more variability in style and production. The second half (1/3?) is not quite as strong but still good. Probably would give 4.5 but I’ll round up!

The sound of my youth. One of my life defining albums. A bit uneven, but even the filler songs are good.