1001 Albums Summary

Masterclass in tasteful sampling Playlist add: 'Killing Me Softly With His Song"

Incredible spring album — “like a church like a cop like my mother you wanted me to be truthful” wow Playlist add: The Same Situation

I love 70s music — storytelling unmatched really. This wasn’t totally my cup of tea but I can see how it was popular when it released Playlist add: "My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)"

“Papa Was a Rolling Stone” was so long, but generally I like Motown Playlist add: "Love Woke Me Up This Morning"

Obsessed with this honestly Playlist add: "The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight"

I did not like this very much; this is one of the 80s vibes that made me say I hated 80s music when I was younger. The rage I felt when “Brass In Pocket” started (one of my least favorite songs of all time) was incredible. The last track, “Mystery Achievement”, did some heavy lifting for that second star. I skipped listening to the entirety of the deluxe version that Spotify offered, nay, threatened, me with. Playlist add: "Mystery Achievement"

Used to not love The Smashing Pumpkins but I think I get it now — will re-listen. Playlist add: "Hummer"

Didn’t love this, even though I have been in my EDM / dance music bag lately. Playlist add: "Holdin' On"

I famously dislike jazz, and I doubt anything in this list will change my mind but I'm trying to be open Playlist add: "Inner Crisis"

I famously love reggae Playlist add: "No More Trouble"

Loved this — scratched the Death Cab itch Playlist add: "Susan's House" but honorable mention to "My Beloved Monster" for it's influence on me from hit film and masterpiece Shrek

Not only was this annoying to listen to but he was also kinda a terrible person and it bleeds though here Playlist add: "Perfect Day" because I had to put something there

Too long guys just too long Playlist add: "Sanctuary"

This was okay — regular old British punk Playlist add: "New Day Dawns"

Loved this — shoegaze is my bread and butter Playlist add: "who sees you"

Soft spot in my heart for this band Playlist add: "Lava"

70s rock strikes again and hits a home run; grew up on bands like this Playlist add: "The Weight"

Pleasantly surprised, the instrument choices were so interesting. I’d never listened to anything like this before! Helped change my mind on some of my negative opinions toward British post punk Playlist add: "Easter Theatre"

I really enjoyed this, I was daunted by how long each track was initially but they didn’t sound like they went on forever through the listen Playlist add: "Walk On By"

“There’s no option to give you a zero so I give you a one”. Dissonant, unsettling, lost the plot Playlist add: "Moon In June" because I had to put something there

I know he’s an icon but I can never get over the cadence of his vocals, but it was still cool to hear everyone having a good time in the background - additionally the choice to leave the post-show music playing for a few seconds after he finished his set was so cool Playlist add: "Visions of Johanna - Live at Free Trade Hall, Manchester, UK, May 17, 1966"

Had a great time! Playlist add: "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" - obviously

Great classic rock album, I should listen to them more often Playlist add: "Regular John"

One of my favorite albums of all time, and the first album I’d already listened to before! Playlist add: "Disorder" - feeling feeling feeling feeling feeeeeeliiingg

Unfortunately although I was intrigued to see this pop up, it didn’t do much for me Playlist add: "Strychnine"

I like Beck but I’d never listened to a whole album before. I thought this was super interesting Playlist add: "Hotwax"

Really vibey - enjoyed this immensely Playlist add: "I Am Somebody"

I know this is a classic and it was only 15 minutes long but it was not a fun 15 minutes Playlist add: "Live Fast Die Young"

Not mad at this Playlist add: "No Tears"

So interesting — I can’t believe this was her first album what a showstopper Playlist add: "Neon Valley Street"

Loved this, captured the spirit of live music Playlist add: "Worry, Worry"

No thanks Playlist add: "I'll Show You"

Another day another jazz album Playlist add: "Zombie"

Reminds me of that Kyle Gordon sketch about 50s / 60s music Playlist add: "Great Balls of Fire"

Starting to like rap more and more Playlist add: "Lord Knows"

I liked this more than I expected Playlist add: "Super Stupid"

Not a big Queen fan but this could’ve converted me if I didn’t know the other stuff they’d released Playlist add: "White Queen (As It Began)"

I don’t like Bruce Springsteen very much Playlist add: "Born to Run" obviously

Her music just has such a peacefulness and thoughtfulness to it Playlist add: "Song for Sharon"

Love a classic emo album Playlist add: "Heavy Metal Drummer"

Liked this more than I expected Playlist add: "Survival"

My favorite song was the last one because it meant I was free Playlist add: "Long Life"

Really enjoyed this. Have never taken the time to listen to this band but now I’m wondering why I waited Playlist add: "Olsen olsen"

Whoa I didn’t hate this! Playlist add: "Mr. Tambourine Man"

Okay I was skeptical but I actually thought this was interesting Playlist add: "Cool in the Pool"

This was just fine — apparently he wrote three of the songs while fighting a 102 fever and it does show Playlist add: "Cinnamon Girl"

Genuinely enjoyable disco, I can see why this saved their career Playlist add: "Thinking of You"

A little less serious of an album, I didn’t think the interludes really helped this one Playlist add: "Eye Know"

This sounded different than I expected it to, I don’t know how I feel about it now. Playlist add: "Night of the Swallow"

Musically this is awesome, but I’ve never been able to get into the vocal style of this type of rock Playlist add: "Ten Years Gone"

Someday I’ll have listened to my last Bob Dylan album on the list and that’s what gets me through Playlist add: "Tombstone Blues"

I enjoy new wave so I thought this was nice Playlist add: "All Tomorrow's Parties"

Very Sgt Pepper — enjoyable and quirky Playlist add: "Long Agos and Worlds Apart"

Love this album Playlist add: "Alright" but on any given day it could be something else

This was fine I guess Playlist add: "Sweet Emotion" obviously

Last half of the album does some heavy lifting but earns it the fifth star Playlist add: "Pounding"

“Two Weeks” is one of my favorite songs these past few years but I didn’t really get the rest of the project Playlist add: "Two Weeks"

Had such a good time with this Playlist add: "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'"

First repeat artist other than Bob Dylan, and these two albums came within two days of each other. LOVED this, even more than the first album I heard from them. “Sea Song” was incredible Playlist add: "Sea Song"

I skipped this I refuse to listen to an artist like this but also don’t want to leave it pending I phoned a friend who gave me "As Cruel As School Children" by Gym Class Heroes as an alternate album instead -- if that's wrong or ruins my project integrity I don't want to be right

I love Oasisssss Playlist add: "Slide Away"

For an album that supposedly changed the game a lot of it was just sound effects? Playlist add: "Time"

This was awesome, just good solid blues — quintessential 70s rock Playlist add: "Half Moon"

So good, short album but I already knew like every song that’s how you know Playlist add: "Vienna" but genuinely could be any of them

I’m sick of this man Playlist add: "Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts"

Sick summer album, I don’t know if I would’ve liked it as much if it had been selected in the winter / fall. I thought this was interesting sonically and lyrically. Playlist add: "Bingo"

Classic Motown Playlist add: "What's Going On" obviously

This was awesome I had so much fun Playlist add: "You Can Call Me Al" obviously

Wasn't in the mood for this today, maybe I'll return in the future Playlist add: "Poet"

This was interesting, a little jarring at first but I ended up being okay with it Playlist add: "Lost and Found"

Love Billie Holiday, this was so smooth Playlist add: "You Don't Know What Love Is"

The emotion comes through even though I don’t understand what they’re saying Playlist add: "Soubour"

This was whatever Playlist add: "I'm Not Your Stepping Stone

I still think live albums are a cop-out but I do love Van Morrison Playlist add: "Warm Love (Live)

Reggae for summer - ground breaking Playlist add: "Jamming" but could be any of them

This sound was why I used to say I hated 80s music Playlist add: "Love Action (I Believe In Love"

Certified banger Playlist add: "Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)"

Literally what was this - album art so misleading I was expecting normal Americana folk but it’s like Americana the musical? Playlist add: "Ballad of the Ship of State"

*gordon Ramsay voice* finally some good freakin food Playlist add: "Time to Pretend"

Enjoyable Playlist add: "Persephone"

This was very tender Playlist add: "(They Long to Be) Close to You"

Too long but I guess when you’re a Beatle you can do that Playlist add: "My Sweet Lord"

This was cool for summer but doesn’t feel like I’ll return to it. The remixes of “Heads Will Roll” are better than the original recording Playlist add: "Hysteric"

It’s giving America 250 Playlist add: "Low Down Freedom"

An absolute classic, I will never turn James Taylor down Playlist add: "Fire and Rain"

This was enjoyable Playlist add: "Strange Meadow Lark"

This was interesting enough Playlist add: "He's Always There"

Really enjoyed this, I think I’ll return to it Playlist add: "Kicks"

Another addition to the "giving America 250" vibe Playlist add: "So In Love"

I didn't love this unfortunately Playlist add: "Ain't the Devil Happy"

Enjoyed this so much, couldn't stop letting it run through Playlist add: "Rudderless"

This album! Who-ha! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Playlist add: "War" because I had to put something

Title track was not enough to save this one for me Playlist add: "Green Onions"

So easy to listen to Playlist add: "Son of a Preacher Man"

Great stuff, unnecessary 11min cover of Grapevine Playlist add: "Who'll Stop the Rain"

Enjoyable enough, I usually like Santana in small doses but a whole album at once may be a bit much if I'm not the one picking it Playlist add: "Oye Como Va"

I liked this more than I was expecting to; what aliens would be listening to on their spaceship radio Playlist add: "Spark Plug"

Perfectly fine 70s rock; couldn’t figure out where I’d heard Bang a Gong before Playlist add: "Jeepster"

This was actually awesome, I can’t believe I’ve never heard of these guys before Playlist add: "This Is the One"

Biased because songs from this album were on the first playlist my now-husband made for me 🤭 but genuinely good stuff regardless! Playlist add: "Tighten Up"

No Playlist add: "21st Century Schizoid Man" because I had to put something

Moments of interest amidst a lot of wasted space Playlist add: "The Look of Love, Pt. 1"

“Moss Garden” was the highlight for me Playlist add: "Moss Garden"

This was relaxing and very atmospheric Playlist add: "Becalmed"

A little too beep boop beep boop at first but I came around to it. Too long though Playlist add: "Juanita: Kiteless: To Dream of Love"

Not interested in another one of these Playlist add: "Telegram Sam"

Russian Doll and Daddy Day Care added a whole star to this Playlist add: "Gotta Get Up"

Language barrier does get in the way for me but I did enjoy this Playlist add: "Badou"

I grew up on this stuff so it’s hard for me to say I don’t love it, feels like coming home Playlist add: "Take It Easy"

I’m biased because I’m a day-oner for this album, but it does get a little repetitive / one-note after awhile Playlist add: "Water Under the Bridge" but could be multiple on any given day, just never "Hello"

Oh this was way too long Playlist add: "Oh Mother"

Loved this, a little jarring but I think I'm not used to the list throwing things like this at me so it was surprising Playlist add: "New Math"

Beatles-lite Playlist add: "You Told Me"

This didn’t do much for me sadly Playlist add: "Maybe I'm a Leo"

This was fun, peppy, and I felt it was refreshing for what I’ve been listening to lately Playlist add: "The Good's Gone"

Deeply enjoyable as all S+G is Playlist add: "Cecelia"

Another great album, I can’t even be mad about two S+G albums in a row Playlist add: "The Dangling Conversation" - been a lifelong favorite track of mine for a long time

I liked this enough Playlist add: "I'm So Happy Now"

At first glance this feels like it will be a long haul but once you get into it it genuinely flies by Playlist add: "And You and I"

Enjoyed this thoroughly Playlist add: "I Think It's Going to Rain Today"

So classic and peaceful Playlist add: "Our House"

Pretty long but it was okay Playlist add: "Everything"

This was “No Fun” and I didn’t have a “Real Cool Time” Playlist add: "I Wanna Be Your Dog"

Sonically interesting but lyrically despicable, would never listen to this again Playlist add: "Reptile"

Loved this, I saw so many of my favorite albums in this and it felt like such a landmark for this style of music Playlist add: "December"

Not the biggest fan of psychedelic rock but this was palatable Playlist add: "Get Me to the World On Time"

A little one-note as a whole but enjoyable enough Playlist add: "Hyperreal Selector"

Five stars duh — not my personal favorite Beatles album as a whole but does have some of my favorite Beatles songs in the catalog Playlist add: "Blackbird" but could've easily been "Helter Skelter", "Back In the U.S.S.R.", or "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da"