1001 Albums Summary

Some all-time classic songs as well as a few interesting extended jams. The inclusion of one of the great songs of all time: "Long as I can see the light" makes this a true classic by itself, but having mostly engaged with CCR through singles, it was great to get a sense of what they sound like in album form.

One of the great albums of the 20th century. So many hits you forget that the "other" songs are incredbily powerful in their own right. Truly a masterpiece. Yes, I am a 40-year-old father of two.

All-time classic.

Crazy to think how this would have hit in 1977.

Having not listened to this in the 90s, it's so obvious how this became the root/inspiration to much of the genre that followed. Effortless, timeless beats and production. Not my cup of tea when it comes to lyrics and rhythm, but is a project you have to recognize as consequential based on everything that came after.

Love the pacing. Great momentum throughout. Not my particular cup of tea, but in the context of the mid-90s, I have to imagine this was like grabbing a live wire. I had "Come Out and Play" in my brain like anyone near a radio, but didn't really remember how futuristic it sounded. Overall, the album seems to be both a continuation of, and significant portender of significant aspects of rock as a genre.

Proto-lo-fi hip-hop beats to study to.

A collection of the best of the Stones. This could be a greatest hits album all on its own. You really get a sense that this English band went to the Delta, absorbed the blues, and emerged with a more American voice than any (white) American rock band before or since.

I definitely had to look up to see if Bob Dylan was their vocalist. Some good background music. Knew their one hit from this from soundtracks or commercials or something. Didn't really hit for me, but sounds like it was of its time.