1001 Albums Summary

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117
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2.77
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11%
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1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Boy In Da Corner
Dizzee Rascal
5 2.55 +2.45
The College Dropout
Kanye West
5 3.3 +1.7
The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
5 3.45 +1.55
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
5 3.66 +1.34
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
5 3.69 +1.31
Survivor
Destiny's Child
4 2.87 +1.13
Stripped
Christina Aguilera
4 2.89 +1.11
Ten
Pearl Jam
5 3.91 +1.09
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
5 3.92 +1.08
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
Megadeth
4 2.98 +1.02

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
1 3.42 -2.42
Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
1 3.33 -2.33
The Yes Album
Yes
1 3.31 -2.31
Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
1 3.3 -2.3
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
2 4.3 -2.3
Virgin Suicides
Air
1 3.23 -2.23
Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
1 3.14 -2.14
Clube Da Esquina
Milton Nascimento
1 3.14 -2.14
Emperor Tomato Ketchup
Stereolab
1 3.03 -2.03
Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
1 2.95 -1.95

5-Star Albums (7)

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Popular Reviews

1989 by Taylor Swift

Went in with an open mind on this one, as we all know who Taylor Swift is. Her music isn’t for me at all, have heard of the hits through general life. My thoughts are the entire album singing about one thing, there isn’t any variety in the songs whatsoever, I suspect the other albums are like that too. God forbid this wedding doesn’t work out or that bloke will find himself another three albums written about him

1-Star Albums (16)

All Ratings (117)

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Apr 24 2026

Yeah was alright. No repeat value worthy songs, but she’s alright if you like that

Graceland by Paul Simon
Apr 27 2026

Upbeat, happy and not bad at all

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley
Apr 28 2026

Who doesn’t like a bit of Elvis. Funky and upbeat songs, easy listening

The Yes Album by Yes
May 02 2026

Threshold must be low for albums in the 70s. 10 minute long songs who can be bothered??

Drunk by Thundercat
May 03 2026

It’s not usually my kind of thing, started out a bit weird, then kinda got into it a little. Kendrick cameo gave an extra point, but nothing on there worth repeating for me

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
May 04 2026

My attention span does not cope well with songs over 8+ minutes sorry! Then an interview at the end? I’m ok thanks - I’m sure he’s very good at what he does!

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
May 05 2026

Yeah I’m sure it was good in the 70s, and they’re good at what they do. Would I listen again, maybe just the hits.

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
May 07 2026

The highs were high, the lows were low. Can see why the picked the hits to release, strong points were when the female vocals features. Underwhelming the rest

Survivor by Destiny's Child
May 08 2026

A really strong pop album, the hits are timeless, Beyoncé’s vocals really the stand outs, some industry cycled out crap in there towards the end though

With The Beatles by Beatles
May 09 2026

The Beatles are always gonna be mid to high for me, fun songs, easy listening

Bitches Brew by Miles Davis
May 10 2026

I hope this is the end of Miles Davis, it’s not for me. 20 minutes of jazz per song. No thanks

Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
May 11 2026

Ok, not bad, entirely forgettable though

May 14 2026

I’m not sure I understand the whole pink Floyd stuff first time I’ve ever properly listened to it, just shows music has evolved perhaps for the better

Face to Face by The Kinks
May 15 2026

Alright in terms of this generation of music, pretty much just like the Beatles

May 18 2026

Enjoyed it, hits were good remember it well when it came out. Few repeat worthy tracks there

May 22 2026

Eminem’s best work, first album where nostalgia takes over, loved it then, love it now

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
May 23 2026

Maybe I enjoyed it more than the last Pink Floyd I was generated but it’s still nothing really for me

Sex Packets by Digital Underground
May 24 2026

Normally a fan of hip hop, but this seems so off the mark of where American hip hop would be at this time, lyrics wouldn’t have been fine today, so a bit cringe, was a chore to finish it

New York Dolls by New York Dolls
May 25 2026

Yeah it was alright, I didn’t hate it, listenable

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
May 26 2026

Ok, wouldn’t listen to it again. Not my type of music

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
May 28 2026

Spoken word poetry with backing music = no thanks

Tommy by The Who
May 30 2026

Not sure I understand the whole concept album thing, do we need a whole album dedicated to this?

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
May 31 2026

Unnecessary noise in parts, but not the worst thing this has generated for me so far

Who's Next by The Who
Jun 02 2026

I’ve been waiting for something iconic from a well known band, that I haven’t listened to before, and this wasn’t it. I do think these bands are held to a higher regard due to the lack of diversity and choice there was

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jun 03 2026

It’s not really my kind of music that I’d listen to normally but enjoyed the upbeat happy nature of it, very relaxing

Atomizer by Big Black
Jun 04 2026

I enjoyed it more than Bob Dylan anyway, although there was a lot of heavy noise, there was some catchy beats in there

California by American Music Club
Jun 05 2026

A bit boring, nothing spectacular

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
Jun 06 2026

Pleasantly surprised by this one, hadn’t heard of the artist before, some catchy songs in there, very listenable

Jun 08 2026

I’d rate this 0 if I could. Every song when it started sounded like the previous, it had nothing going for it whatsoever. Incredibly boring and tedious

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Jun 09 2026

Never really listened to David Bowie in full, so really wasn’t sure what I was expecting, although it was listenable, I was expecting to be blown away massively by this but I wasn’t.

Jun 10 2026

A masterpiece in my opinion, have listened many times before, so I knew what I was in for, but still everything very repeatable. A absolute classic

LP1 by FKA twigs
Jun 11 2026

Entirely forgettable

GREY Area by Little Simz
Jun 12 2026

Thought this was really good, beats were catching and the lyrics were powerful. Had never really listened to much of the artists before, but exactly what this daily challenge is for, discovering new music, and I’m here for it

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Jun 13 2026

The conventional stuff was fine, but there was some disturbing lyrics in places, overall fine - better than some of the other stuff I’ve had generated.

In The Wee Small Hours by Frank Sinatra
Jun 14 2026

Music to fall asleep to, my god that was pretty boring. Let’s face it if that was released in the modern era we’d be laughing at the lyrics. Sinatra just got in there first cos there was like 10 songs out, most sound the same with no variety.

British Steel by Judas Priest
Jun 15 2026

Really enjoyed this, first time listener, and would definitely put it on again

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Jun 16 2026

It was fine, knew what I was expecting though

Ten by Pearl Jam
Jun 17 2026

Such a poweful album, I knew it very well before starting this. The lyrics and the vocals are just incredible with the backing guitar riffs too. Very impressive that this is also a debut album!

Group Sex by Circle Jerks
Jun 18 2026

A 15 minute album, all seems not very serious at all. Mostly all the same style of song, shouting into the mic. Perhaps rolled out from the industry at the time if punk rock is on top, but this just seems very lazy and repetitive

London Calling by The Clash
Jun 19 2026

Thought I would enjoy this a lot more than I did, London calling such an iconic song, and they couldn’t maintain it through the whole album

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Jun 20 2026

First time listener, really enjoyed the different riffs with the lyrics, both vocals complimented each other well.

The College Dropout by Kanye West
Jun 21 2026

I don’t think this is Kanye’s best album, but it did lay the foundations to what he becomes, and it’s a very good listen, although it’s one of those with only a few repeatable tracks, and more of a story line through it. Have to give it a 5

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey
Jun 22 2026

Was only ok for me, would I listen again? Probably not

Electric Warrior by T. Rex
Jun 23 2026

It was fine, about what I expected for an album released in this era

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield
Jun 24 2026

was a bit of a chore to finish, I’m sure she’s exactly like Adele but in the 1960s. Good at what she does, but not for me

Cut by The Slits
Jun 25 2026

Far far far too weird for me

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Jun 26 2026

Enjoyed this one, heard a couple of tracks before, but good vibes all round

Marquee Moon by Television
Jul 01 2026

It did sound a bit generic and like every other rock act from this era, however there were times with some good riffs and tunes to keep me interested

New Boots And Panties by Ian Dury
Jul 02 2026

Found the whole thing entirely weird, no wonder that generations views on woman stemmed for a future generation of “you can’t say anything now” felt like I was in an adult nursery class being held by a cockney geezer.

Revolver by Beatles
Jul 03 2026

I feel like I’m supposed to like The Beatles, society says they are one of the greatest bands. I’m sure they shaped music for generations ahead of them, but I was expecting a lot more from this album. A couple of good tracks, Eleanor Rigby is a classic, yellow submarine let’s face it, if that was released today, we’d be all going wtf is that?

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Jul 04 2026

It was a little underwhelming from what I was expecting, from what I knew from the artist, some good 90s hip hop in there but long instrumental parts that were a chore to finish

1989 by Taylor Swift
Jul 05 2026

Went in with an open mind on this one, as we all know who Taylor Swift is. Her music isn’t for me at all, have heard of the hits through general life. My thoughts are the entire album singing about one thing, there isn’t any variety in the songs whatsoever, I suspect the other albums are like that too. God forbid this wedding doesn’t work out or that bloke will find himself another three albums written about him

Stripped by Christina Aguilera
Jul 06 2026

A decent pop record for its time, the hits were massive, and a powerful singer, with good meaningful lyrics!

Be by Common
Jul 07 2026

It was ok for this era of music, but very middle of the road

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Jul 08 2026

Found this incredibly boring. Thought the beach boys were this upbeat lively band, but this album sure isn’t it

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Jul 09 2026

Middle of the road stuff, was fine!

Goodbye And Hello by Tim Buckley
Jul 10 2026

Strange lyrics, this psychedelic era churned out some god awful music. Then out came the harmonica as if it couldn’t get any worse. Get an additional point for some good beats but that’s all it’s going for it

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Jul 11 2026

Enjoyed this one, some really catchy hooks, and samples.

Dust by Screaming Trees
Jul 12 2026

Really was nothing special a bloke with a guitar, didn’t really do anything for me

Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
Jul 13 2026

Ok for a hip hop album, although it’s not my kind of hip hop

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Jul 14 2026

Ok, it was a bit repetitive in the sense of let’s sing as many songs about shagging as this album will allow. But it’s easy listening

Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Jul 16 2026

I thought it had potential, then it just got a bit silly. Once again proving music from this era was incredibly weird and cringe

Picture Book by Simply Red
Jul 17 2026

A couple of decent songs in there, matched the vibe I’d associate for music around this time, didn’t hate it.

Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
Jul 18 2026

Very samey, not entirely sure what she was singing about at some points. Too mellow for my liking!

Supa Dupa Fly by Missy Elliott
Jul 19 2026

First listen in full, aware of Missy’s future work, where it is better. It was fine, collabs held up well too

The Score by Fugees
Jul 20 2026

Really liked this album, a fine story told from start to finish

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Jul 21 2026

First time listener to this, I actually quite enjoyed it. Is he in the prison because he shot a man, and possibly his wife too? I saw live album, and sank a little, but it was good. Even the harmonica was fine, because it was not fine for Bob Dylan live, but an overall great listen

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne
Jul 22 2026

Terrible. Quite frankly it had lost me by the second song, repeating “would you like some sweets Willy?”for the entire track! Whoever thought that this was deserving of a place in the 1001 albums you need to listen to, should be shot

Songs The Lord Taught Us by The Cramps
Jul 23 2026

Got annoying real quick, just another knock off punk band from this era. Rinse and repeat

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
Jul 24 2026

It grew on me the further I went into the album, thought this was just another country pop artist, but I definitely found myself vibing for a couple

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Jul 26 2026

A bit dull with not lot going for it, but I’d expect that for someone basically speaking a song to background music

Raw Power by The Stooges
Jul 28 2026

Punk bands from this era will always get a low score from me

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Jul 29 2026

Found it a bit mundane really, was expecting more

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Jul 31 2026

We need to all move on from this era of music, it was only ok, and have never been sucked in by the hype. Sure it was good then, but only fine for me present day

Aug 01 2026

I had high hopes because I remember the hits, which were good, but I didn’t think much of the rest of it

Odelay by Beck
Aug 02 2026

Meh, wasn’t sure what I was expecting, but don’t think it was this

New Wave by The Auteurs
Aug 03 2026

Did not vibe with this at all

OK Computer by Radiohead
Aug 06 2026

I know I’m in the minority, but I’ve tried to get on board the Radiohead train for many many years. I like music, I’ve listened to music all my life, but this style just isn’t it for me, however I’m happy to rate it down the middle because I realise the cultural impact, and recognise how critically acclaimed it is.

21 by Adele
Aug 08 2026

A great singer, and the hits were good, although I felt the songs repetitive

So by Peter Gabriel
Aug 10 2026

1 hit then a lot of spoken word rubbish

Penance Soiree by The Icarus Line
Aug 12 2026

It’s my kind of sound, but hadn’t heard of the band before, and probably won’t listen again

The Stooges by The Stooges
Aug 13 2026

Terrible 60s music strikes again

Boy In Da Corner by Dizzee Rascal
Aug 14 2026

Thought this was an excellent album, the bars were superb as well as the lyrics

Aug 15 2026

If this was supposed to blow me away, it didn’t - it was alright, unsure if this is regarded as Queen’s best, haven’t seen the reviews, first time listener, and yeah was alright

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
Aug 17 2026

Too mellow and boring for my liking, sorry

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones
Aug 18 2026

I’m never going to be overly thrilled by The Rolling Stones, but this was fine and I listened to it

Beautiful Freak by Eels
Aug 19 2026

Hadn’t heard of this at all, saw the album cover and a name I hadn’t heard of, but it was actually not too bad, listenable but nothing I’ll rush back to

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Average rating: 2.77 (0.51 below global average).

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