1001 Albums Summary

Knew I knew a few songs here. Didn't know I knew nearly all of them. Really striking and engaging lyrics throughout. Shorty goes hard.

Sounds really nice, not exactly my speed. The songs blend together a bit. There would often be 15 seconds I *loved* from a song that I will certainly forget in whole. Indian Summer has my favorite moments but it's not a song I'm rushing back to. Amazing moments in songs that aren't. Amazing songs on an album that isn't. This is album number 2 of 1001 lauded albums. Trying to rate with that in mind. Giving it a 2, but should be a 3.

It's Sinatra - so expect incredible love songs. This album doesn't disappoint where that is concerned. Each song is wonderful on it's own, but as an album it feels repetitive at times. With that said, the songs are *really* good.

Insane voice, wonderful recording. Feels like you're a member of the crowd, reacting to Sarah's hiccups and ad libs. Maybe a bit too long and repetitive.

Rockier, bluesier than expected. Guitar work across the album is exceptional. Favorite two songs were the "Jamaican Versions", so I imagine I'd rate that version of the full album higher. Still a very good listen. Light and enjoyable at times; heavy and contemplative at times.

One of my favorite albums ever, this one's a gimme. Yippy and noisy and mellow and punchy and. Sonically, it's like candy to me.

Great album. Great voice, jazzy instrumentation.

Some stank face blues rock. Really enjoyable stuff. Couple songs I really dug. Went into this only having heard the Otis cover. Went out pleasantly surprised. Bit too Led Zeppy at times, and sometimes just felt like a a caricature of old blues rock, but I imagine this was refreshing after the glam rock and synth heavy 80s. I just don't have that thirst to quench.

So so smooth. Sexy and jazzy and real easy to sink into. You get what you get with Sade.

Really love this stuff. Great story telling, super spacey, almost spooky vocals. Lots of beauty and desperation, some bits really give me the chills. Feeling fivey.

Sultry and bubble-gummy. Some enjoyable stuff, but didn't scratch the itch for me. Son of a Preacher man is obviously a banger. The Windmills of Your Mind cover is real nice. Didn't latch onto much else really, but is certainly good-listenin' music.

Pretty good, sort of boring. Good album to throw on but it didn't engage me too much.

You're a flower, you're a river, you're a raaainbow Idk not for me. Some good lyrics and enjoyable piano tunes. Whiplash on that first song, but the sentiment brought me back.

Little too goofy and whimsical. Some really cool sounds, especially for that time, and a unique experience, but the story through the back half is a bit tiresome. Favorite song was the version of The Journey without the yapping.

Pleasantly surprised by this one. One of those massive bands I wrote off as not for me. There are some shoegazey stuff here and there. Some great songs, some great singing. More complex than I expected.

Loved this one for a long time. Real tender and gentle. Real dynamic and urgent. All over the place in a good way. Giving it a 4 because I'm an asshole.

Dig it. Never listed to Mars Volta. Really liked this one out of the gate. Kind wore on me a bit, the vocals can be too theatrical. Drumming is amazing, the range of sounds is amazing. All in all an interesting listen; can see this one growing on me.

Super duper Irish. Amazing songwriting, playful and heartbreaking. If I'm at a pub dancing in a circle with beer splashing out of my glass, it's a 5.

Super on the nose, an obvious product of its time. Favorite part of the album is the sound. Really dirty and garagey. Sets a tone that fits well with what they're out to accomplish. Some ripping guitar. I'm just not horny enough for Satan.

Love me some Elliot Smith. Really quiet and personal. A real "time and place" album, but if you're in that place at that time, there's not much better.

Gorgeous stuff, they just absolutely nail it.