1001 Albums Summary

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88
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3.64
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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Black Metal
Venom
5 2.47 +2.53
Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
5 3.06 +1.94
Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
5 3.29 +1.71
Melodrama
Lorde
5 3.32 +1.68
L'Eau Rouge
The Young Gods
4 2.33 +1.67
Pretenders
Pretenders
5 3.35 +1.65
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
5 3.35 +1.65
Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
5 3.36 +1.64
Urban Hymns
The Verve
5 3.37 +1.63
She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
5 3.48 +1.52

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Highway to Hell
AC/DC
1 3.63 -2.63
Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
1 3.47 -2.47
Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
1 3.4 -2.4
Music From Big Pink
The Band
1 3.34 -2.34
Celebrity Skin
Hole
1 3.31 -2.31
New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
1 2.97 -1.97
The Only Ones
The Only Ones
1 2.9 -1.9
World Clique
Deee-Lite
1 2.87 -1.87
Moondance
Van Morrison
2 3.68 -1.68
Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
2 3.62 -1.62

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John Prine by John Prine

This is a great album. He's a pissed-off-at-the-man version of Dylan. Great storytelling and a fun listen.

1-Star Albums (9)

All Ratings (88)

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Apr 15 2026

Fun album, not my typical fare. Really enjoyed the storytelling throughout.

Apr 16 2026

What can I say? This is an absolute classic of songwriting. Loved it throughout.

Superunknown by Soundgarden
Apr 20 2026

The first album I bought on physical media! This is such a highlight from front to back. It really became them coming into their own, and leaving their standard style behind. A lot of experimentation, and a lot of absolute bangers.

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Apr 21 2026

Am really enjoying this. I've heard his hits, but never really listened to his music at large. The other songs seem to just be an extension of the hits. Great songwriting, probably misunderstood at the time, but in these times most of these songs hit hard. Definitely "working man's tunes"

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Apr 22 2026

Pretty good album overall. Not really my thing but I can see why it’s up there. A good mix of blues and rock.

Being There by Wilco
Apr 23 2026

It was okay. I didn’t sense anything groundbreaking but it was I suppose very good for the mid nineties. Didn’t hate it, but don’t remember much of it either.

Young Americans by David Bowie
Apr 24 2026

Man this was so good. From the Beatles cover, to the two major hits, it's a great R&B album from one of the most prolific artists in the 70s. I don't think I'd ever listened front to back, but it was a great listen with no bad ones in there.

Melodrama by Lorde
Apr 27 2026

This is in my top 25 easily. Her songwriting is extremely unique, and moving. This took everything from Pure Heroine and bumped it up. I've not been as big on her more recent releases, but this one never fails me.

Apr 28 2026

This needs no introduction. It’s a timeless classic that hits differently in different eras of life. The 50th anniversary remaster in Dolby Atmos breathes fresh life into it. I think I went ahead and listened three times. So damn good.

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Apr 29 2026

This was the most forgettable album I’ve ever listened to. I honestly don’t remember a thing about it.

The Healer by John Lee Hooker
Apr 30 2026

This was a decent blues album. There were some really good grooves here and there, but overall it was kinda middling to me.

Tommy by The Who
May 04 2026

This was great. Rock opera, lots of themes, and just good jams.

American Idiot by Green Day
May 05 2026

Punk rock opera. Energy from start to finish. It tells an amazing story that was extremely relevant in 2004, and even more so in modern times. This is a 5/5 album, and always will be.

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
May 06 2026

This was actually really good. I can completely understand how it got lost in the mix during the era - Beach Boys, Beatles, Bowie, Dylan - they never stood a chance. But it was a good half hour of music. Nothing groundbreaking but solid front to back.

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
May 07 2026

This was a great jazz album, perfect for listening at work. Nothing outstanding, but good, solid music throughout.

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
May 08 2026

This was a great listen. It started off really weird, and I don't speak French, but the music was fantastic. Can definitely hear them in later NIN, Ministry, and Rammstein. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
May 11 2026

Yeah this was fun - so many classics on here. Crazy that this was one of three LPs for them that year. But yeah, thoroughly enjoyed it.

May 12 2026

This was a great folk-punk album. I had never heard of these guys, but being a fan of the likes of Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys, this was a treat. It was maybe a bit long - Apple Music only offered the expanded edition - but I really enjoyed it.

May 13 2026

This was a classic gangster rap album from the early 90s. Had his typical feel and flow, really good stuff. I am not typically a huge fan of it, but this one is great.

May 14 2026

This is nothing short of a classic. I listened to this on repeat during my youth. The haunting performances were made even more visceral after the months afterwards. A great collection of covers and originals, including a collaboration with Meat Puppets. Definitely must listen material.

The Only Ones by The Only Ones
May 15 2026

Eh, it's 70s power pop. It's good, but fairly forgettable. His voice definitely grates on the nerves after a bit.

Doolittle by Pixies
May 18 2026

Such a fun album. Pre-grunge alt rock. Such an influential band, and this one really shows those influences in spades. Easy win here.

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
May 19 2026

There's so much emotion in this album. You can tell he was either going through some shit, or was playing it tongue in cheek for some of the songs. All in all, a fantastic singer-songwriter record.

May 20 2026

This was good listening. It blended into the background as I worked, which I think was the goal he was aiming for. Nothing special, but just solidly good music.

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
May 21 2026

This was a fun listen. I just let it roll over me, and enjoyed it thoroughly. I've never been one for folk music, but this journey has me enjoyinig them almost most of all.

John Prine by John Prine
May 22 2026

This is a great album. He's a pissed-off-at-the-man version of Dylan. Great storytelling and a fun listen.

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
May 25 2026

Ass a bass player, this album is a wet dream. It's also some of the best R&B/soul/funk I've ever heard. Fantastic album.

Moondance by Van Morrison
May 26 2026

I mean, it was okay. I'm just not a huge fan of his, never have been.

May 27 2026

Great progressive rock album. Got weird at points which I loved. Reminds me I need to do a deep dive on them.

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos
May 28 2026

I really enjoyed this. Clapton and Allman really went all out. Great rock album, fantastic guitars, expressive lyricism.

California by American Music Club
May 29 2026

I truly enjoyed this one. Great indie rock, that has an obvious influence of so much 90s alternative rock. Absolute blast.

Kid A by Radiohead
Jun 01 2026

This is, from start to finish, a pure masterpiece. It really shows their growth as a band, as a continuation of OK Computer. Every song is perfect, and it's just a dream to listen to.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Jun 02 2026

I really liked this. Definitely a unique piece for its time. Lots more bass features than I remembered, but then I've never really given BS a chance. It's so nice to hear all of the influences that other artists I love have taken from them - I need to do a deeper dive on their Ozzy-fronted library.

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Jun 03 2026

Man, I just can't make myself like AC/DC. I've tried many times, and gave it a good shot this time - but I just can't. This ain't for me.

Nick Of Time by Bonnie Raitt
Jun 04 2026

This was a fun bluesy-rock album. It fell into the background for the most part, but I found myself humming along regardless.

Black Metal by Venom
Jun 05 2026

This is obviously an extremely influential album. Funnily enough, not for black metal, but for thrash such as Slayer, Metallica, et al. Regardless, this was a fantastic album, front to back.

Jun 08 2026

This was fantastic. It was brazen, outlandish, and flamboyant - exactly what you'd expect and want from Queen. Front to back, just a spectacular spectacle.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Jun 09 2026

Man, what an album, from a certain time in my life. Seven Nation Army has been abused by sports, but that solo still gets me. Ball & Biscuit, all of it - just so damn good.

Electric Music For The Mind And Body by Country Joe & The Fish
Jun 10 2026

Great psych-rock album. Has all of the hallmarks of the Bay Area from the late 60s. Not typically my genre to enjoy, but I liked it well enough.

New Forms by Roni Size
Jun 11 2026

I just couldn't on this one. I tried for a good 4-5 songs, but it just was meh. Maybe I'll come back to it.

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
Jun 12 2026

His was a fun, fresh album. I enjoyed it throughout and now want to explore their other music. Very good

The Bends by Radiohead
Jun 15 2026

One of my all time faves. Hits a certain nostalgia button, but is also just a great example of 90s alt rock. So many timeless classics.

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
Jun 16 2026

Easy 5 star. This album is so light and fun, yet has strong undercurrents of existential dread and cynicism. I can listen front to back, back to front - it's just that good.

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators
Jun 17 2026

This was pretty fun, although definitely sign of the times. I can see the influence on other bands that I've come to love. Nothing spectacular, but for sure a foundation for later pop punk.

Elastica by Elastica
Jun 18 2026

This was a fun 90s alt rock album. I remember some of the tracks from MTV. There was nothing standout here, but definitely fun to listen to. Hits nostalgia just right.

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
Jun 19 2026

This was an iconic 80s pop album. It maybe went on a bit too long, but I actually enjoyed jamming to it.

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Jun 22 2026

Yeah, not a fan of this. It's ok, but there are so many better records of the era. Just feels generic.

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Jun 23 2026

Pretty decent, good to go back and hear some of these in original format. Overall a middling to good album

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth
Jun 24 2026

Having been a Placebo fan for many, many years - HOW HAVE I NOT LISTENED TO THESE GUYS BEFORE? This was a fantastic album, and I now realize Placebo are just a fantastic extension of them. The noise, the beats and melodies - all fantastic.

Closer by Joy Division
Jun 25 2026

This album makes me sad that we didn't get more Ian Curtis. In the same vein as Bauhaus, She Wants Revenge, it is gothic dance music. A truly fun album front to back.

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Jun 26 2026

They crawled so Pulp could fly.

Pretenders by Pretenders
Jun 29 2026

Man I loved this. Great new wave punk mix. Fun from start to finish.

1999 by Prince
Jun 30 2026

Man, this was so good. The sexual energy, the guitars - DAT BASS. And of course, his amazing lyrics and vocals. Super good listen.

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Jul 02 2026

Man this was such a great 90s hip hop album. So many good beats and tracks, and the flows were great too.

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Jul 03 2026

I absolutely loved this. It was unapologetically 90s gangster rap. The beats were great, and his songwriting is something not often found in the genre.

Blur by Blur
Jul 06 2026

Really enjoyed this album. It was at the height of the Britpop era, but you can feel at times where Damien would eventually go with Gorillaz. Overall a really fun romp in one of (IMO) music's finest eras.

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads
Jul 07 2026

This was an exceptional album. From start to finish, the mix of pop and punk/rock just had me going. Loved every minute of it, and of course Psycho Killer is just an absolute banger.

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan
Jul 10 2026

This was pretty good R&B. Really like her voice, and the beats and music were good as well. Nothing spectacular, but a good album nonetheless.

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Jul 13 2026

This is a classic Britpop album. I've listened hundreds of times. Bangers, front to back. Probably one of their best, most fleshed out records.

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
Jul 14 2026

I mean this is just some of the best 90s rap. Obviously a different time, and different acceptabilities, but this is a fantastic point-in-time record.

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Jul 15 2026

This is an absolute masterpiece of storytelling, industrial musicianship, and iconic soundscapes. The pure despair in the title track, the franticness of the frenetic Big Man With a Gun, followed by the irresistible calm of A Warm Place, to the screaming pounding grind of Heresy - this is just sheer perfection. I'd give it 6 stars if I could.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Jul 16 2026

This was a hodge podge of (at best) okay songs. There were a few good ones sprinkled in, but there was an utter lack of continuity. Barely made it through the TWENTY TRACKS

Nevermind by Nirvana
Jul 17 2026

look. It's 5/5. We all know this. This album was such a core piece of who I was, and who I am. I can listen on repeat, over and over.

Celebrity Skin by Hole
Jul 20 2026

The only saving grace for this album is Melissa Auf der Maur's bass playing. Courtney is just a whiny brat. Overall it's uninspired. Any stars I give will be purely for Melissa.

Jul 21 2026

This is some of the best 90s rap, bar none. Wu-Tang have a star studded lineup, and they all shine here. Easy 5.

Remain In Light by Talking Heads
Jul 22 2026

Definitely not as good as their debut, but still a great album. Byrne is fucking weird, but in a damn good way. He’s just there, letting the days go by.

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Jul 23 2026

This was a great guitar album, as it well should be. You can tell the three had not quite hit their stride yet, but overall fantastic.

The Infotainment Scan by The Fall
Jul 24 2026

I mean - was it bad? No? Was it great? Also no. It fit a specific niche, but not one I'm particularly interested in staying in. Not sure why it's on the list.

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jul 27 2026

This was actually a really fun album. Kind of had a 60s vibe, but could tell it was late 70s.

Jul 28 2026

Easily my favorite Beatles album. Just some good experimentation, which led to even better things. But front to back, a great listen.

Abraxas by Santana
Jul 29 2026

I love good guitar work. This is not that - this is amazing guitar work. I enjoyed this front to back, and actually listened twice. He's a master and it sent me down the rabbit hole. Great stuff, eloquent, and stunning.

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
Jul 30 2026

Pretty good singer-songwriter music. Not my favorite, but I can see why he is adored by so many.

Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds
Jul 31 2026

This was just typical 60s "Rock". Nothing groundbreaking here, everyone else was doing it, and probably better.

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
Aug 03 2026

Loved this. Some fantastic Jazz. Really helped with the Friday morning wakeup routine.

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Aug 04 2026

This was absolutely fantastic. While a lot of 80s music sounded in this vein, she perfected it. SO many good tracks - oh, and also six singles. Loved it.

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth
Aug 05 2026

The more of these I get, the more I realize I need to do a deep dive on these guys. This is music that is absolutely my jam.

Aug 06 2026

So, after a couple albums on here, Queen aren't my thing. I can respect them, and appreciate all they have done. But overall, I just felt meh throughout.

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Aug 07 2026

This was ... ok? I dunno. It didn't feel cohesive to me. I'll chalk that up to the drugs. Overall a decent listen.

Van Halen by Van Halen
Aug 10 2026

I've never really listened to VH, but man this was a blast. EVH's guitar work is just spectacular. For a debut, this is an incredible album. I look forward to others.

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Aug 11 2026

I enjoyed this. Wasn't sure I was ready for it first thing on a Monday morning, but it was fun. Rode a nice edge between rock and electronic.

Electric Warrior by T. Rex
Aug 12 2026

This was fine. Glam rock, definitely in its infancy, but you can see where those like Bowie took it and ran with it in following years. I enjoyed it, not too long, but a good listen.

Tuesday Night Music Club by Sheryl Crow
Aug 13 2026

One of my first albums I ever bought. 5/5, this is a perfect example of mid-nineties pop/rock.

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Aug 14 2026

Good vocals on this, very nice. Nothing outstanding but perfectly fine.

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Aug 17 2026

Probably one of the best releases in 90s British Rock. So many great tunes on here.

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31% of albums received 5 stars.

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