1001 Albums Summary

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83
Albums Rated
3.06
Average Rating
8%
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1006 albums remaining

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1970
Favorite Decade
Metal
Favorite Genre
US
Top Origin
Wordsmith
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7
5-Star Albums
7
1-Star Albums

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Albums

You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Kala
M.I.A.
5 2.91 +2.09
Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
5 3.37 +1.63
Opus Dei
Laibach
4 2.39 +1.61
Live At The Witch Trials
The Fall
4 2.63 +1.37
Master Of Puppets
Metallica
5 3.71 +1.29
In Utero
Nirvana
5 3.82 +1.18
E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
4 2.9 +1.1
Ten
Pearl Jam
5 3.91 +1.09
Out of Step
Minor Threat
4 2.95 +1.05
London Calling
The Clash
5 3.96 +1.04

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
1 2.92 -1.92
Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
1 2.87 -1.87
São Paulo Confessions
Suba
1 2.85 -1.85
Nick Of Time
Bonnie Raitt
1 2.84 -1.84
Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
1 2.78 -1.78
Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
1 2.73 -1.73
Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
2 3.64 -1.64
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
2 3.61 -1.61
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
2 3.34 -1.34
Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
2 3.33 -1.33

5-Star Albums (7)

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1-Star Albums (7)

All Ratings (83)

In Utero by Nirvana
May 01 2026

What a start, a brilliant album that brings me back to my youth. Listened to a remaster which was great. This is top 10 of all time for me.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
May 02 2026

It's a cool album. Its hard to appreciate music that was groundbreaking to the point it was widely imitated. I wouldn't rush to listen again but it was an enjoyable listen

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
May 03 2026

It's ok. Son of a preacher man obviously the stand out. I found the rest quite forgettable but it's not really my thing

Birth Of The Cool by Miles Davis
May 04 2026

It's nice to have on in the background but most jazz just leaves me really cold.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
May 05 2026

I liked this. Proper grooves and excellent bass lines. But short of stand out bangers but very listenable

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
May 06 2026

There's a couple of bangers on here, run to the hills is great. The skills of the musicians is clear. But it's all a little bit silly really isn't it

Honky Tonk Heroes by Waylon Jennings
May 07 2026

Can't say I'm a big country and western guy but I liked this. Some real bangers, all the songs are catchy and punchy. The ballads are a bit dreary but I really liked the upbeat ones

May 08 2026

I've been meaning to listen to the fall for ages so I was glad this popped up. I liked it, it's intense and deep. I like the 8 bit sounds throughout. It's definitely not background music, needs to be listened to with concentration. I'll delve deeper for sure

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
May 09 2026

It's great this, loved it. A few of the songs are really similar variations on a theme but that's a sign of the times. Some absolute bangers and quality throughout

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
May 10 2026

I'm sure this was groundbreaking back in the day but honestly I found this mostly unlistenable. There are a couple of decent tracks but not one I'll rush back to. Stupid hippies

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth
May 11 2026

Enjoyed this. Can definitely see the roots of grunge. Last track in particular is great. Would listen again

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
May 12 2026

Such a great album. Her voice is brilliant and I love the production. Some stone cold classics and only one song that isn't 8/10 or above. It does make me sad though.

The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones
May 13 2026

Fairly generic blues I think. Quite enjoyed it but I'd say youd struggle to predict these guys would be filling stadiums in 60 years later after hearing this for the first time

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan
May 14 2026

Decent album, enjoyed it even if there wasn't much standing out to me

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes
May 15 2026

Had low expectations of this but I really enjoyed it. The hard to handle cover is naf but I liked the rest. Would listen again

London Calling by The Clash
May 16 2026

Just a brilliant album from start to finish. Not a moments rest, I love it

Only By The Night by Kings of Leon
May 17 2026

I find it hard to really judge this on it's own merits because I love the first two albums. This is such a departure, in a negative sense, and I really don't like it.

School's Out by Alice Cooper
May 18 2026

Hmm I can't say this does much for me at all. Seems like really formulaic hair rock, perhaps it was fresh at the time. Won't be listening again I'm afraid.

Disintegration by The Cure
May 19 2026

Good album this, very atmospheric. Maybe missing out a standout track but good background listening.

Guero by Beck
May 20 2026

Excellent album, really enjoyed it having not listened for years. It's not my favourite of his but it's got loads of bangers

Ogden's Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces
May 21 2026

Enjoyed this, very listenable. A bit of 60s weirdness and the experiments in stereo don't always work, but it's decent.

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
May 22 2026

Not listened to this in ages. It's quite an album, definitely not background music. It's very good but needs your full attention and to be loud.

Blur by Blur
May 23 2026

It's ok, tended to drift into the background really. Not my fave but a fun enough listen

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
May 24 2026

Nice and inoffensive I guess, just a bit boring really. Background listening

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
May 25 2026

This is class, energetic and catchy throughout. Definite summer samba vibes. Loved it

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens
May 26 2026

It's a really good album this, not my typical thing but I liked all of it. I wish tea for the tillerman was 6 minutes long rather than 1.

Bitches Brew by Miles Davis
May 27 2026

I know this is seen as the pinnacle of jazz. I guess I'm just not a jazz guy. It leaves me completely cold and just melts into the background. I appreciate the talent but I just find it a bit annoying.

May 28 2026

Decent enough, can't say I'm the biggest fan of his voice or how much Jesus is in there but on the whole I enjoyed it

Nick Of Time by Bonnie Raitt
May 29 2026

Not my cup of tea at all. Not into country especially not the more modern style. I'm sure this is popular in America, it's not for me though.

Beauty And The Beat by The Go-Go's
May 30 2026

Liked this a lot! It's catchy and punchy. Will definitely listen again

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
May 31 2026

Thought this was decent. Never gonna be a patch on the smiths but enjoyable enough. Bonus mark for arsenal

Jun 01 2026

I'm very surprised this album is on this list. It just sounds like incidental music in a property renovation show. Not for me at all

Ten by Pearl Jam
Jun 02 2026

Stone cold classic album. Almost every song is great. I can live without garden. Really enjoyed listening again

Basket of Light by Pentangle
Jun 03 2026

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would after reading the right up of the band. A few decent tunes but mostly hippy folk silliness

Jun 04 2026

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would. It's very clearly of its time but you can really hear industrial rock roots and some of the beats are great

Playing With Fire by Spacemen 3
Jun 05 2026

It's alright. I think I'd like it better if I was listening to it high rather than at work!

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
Jun 06 2026

Mad album this. The tunes are good, wasn't completely keen on the story telling style of vocal. Interesting though and would listen again

Central Reservation by Beth Orton
Jun 07 2026

I'm sure it's very nice but I just found it a bit boring. Sorry Beth

Dare! by The Human League
Jun 08 2026

It's funny this, I guess it was cutting edge moody brooding music at the time but it sounds a bit silly and twee now. Hey guys check out my synth

Jun 09 2026

Really have to separate the art from the artist here as Kanye is a dick but this album is great. Not my favourite of his but enjoyed it a lot

Close To You by Carpenters
Jun 10 2026

Nice enough I suppose but mostly forgettable until the last track, another song, which is a banger.

Opus Dei by Laibach
Jun 11 2026

What a mad album. I'll never listen to it again but I've never heard anything like it. Enjoyed but don't tell anyone

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
Jun 12 2026

It's a bit down tempo for me, if I'm going to listen to country I like the more upbeat stuff. Nice enough to listen to.

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jun 13 2026

Enjoyed this, will definitely listen again

Olympia 64 by Jacques Brel
Jun 14 2026

I don't think I've ever heard anything more French in my life. Last track was decent, the rest I've forgotten already

Red Dirt Girl by Emmylou Harris
Jun 15 2026

No this is not my bag at all. Kind of pop country? Not for me

Queen II by Queen
Jun 16 2026

So I love Queen, they are just unique and crazy. But my favourite album is definitely greatest hits 1. Album tracks often don't hit the mark for me. I reckon there are a few better than this one

Timeless by Goldie
Jun 28 2026

Hmm, it's all fairly coffee table really. It's called timeless but it's absolutely of its time. Nothing here to go back to really

Jun 29 2026

It's ok this, can't say I'd put it on again but wouldn't ask someone to turn it off either

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Jun 30 2026

Can't say I'm the biggest Dylan fan but this is OK. Won't rush to listen again but I'm glad I heard it

Out of Step by Minor Threat
Jul 01 2026

Cool punk album this, I liked it and would listen again

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Jul 02 2026

Was looking forward to this but I was pretty disappointed. Nowhere near as good as funeral

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Jul 03 2026

This is a mad album. I enjoyed it but can't see myself listening to it again

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Jul 04 2026

Started out well but got a bit boring by the end

Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson
Jul 05 2026

Absolutely not my cup of tea and very much of it's time I'm guessing

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Jul 06 2026

Funny one this. I really like the tunes but I could not get on at all with the guys voice, it is nasal and whiny. Shame really

Debut by Björk
Jul 07 2026

Not listened to this in years, it's great. Bouncy dance tracks as well as intense ballads. Very good

A Northern Soul by The Verve
Jul 08 2026

It's a decent enough album, a step above indie landfill, but not one I'll be revisiting often

Kala by M.I.A.
Jul 16 2026

When this popped up I thought oh, the first album is better. But I'm not sure it is. This is just so good I love it all

Sunshine Hit Me by The Bees
Jul 17 2026

It's ok, pretty forgettable and loses it's way toward the end

Let's Stay Together by Al Green
Jul 18 2026

Cool album, fairly standard soul stuff with a couple of bangers sprinkled in

Here Are the Sonics by The Sonics
Jul 20 2026

Odd choice this, appears to be a best of including mostly covers. Fine I guess

Penthouse And Pavement by Heaven 17
Jul 22 2026

Very camp, very silly, very 80s. Sounds like they had fun making it anyway

Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
Jul 23 2026

I'm sorry, this is not for me and I can't listen to a full album of it

Modern Kosmology by Jane Weaver
Jul 29 2026

Pretty out there album this. I don't dislike it but I can't see myself putting it on again in a hurry. Trippy vibes

2112 by Rush
Jul 30 2026

I like this album a lot. It's weird and silly but I find it very listenable

Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Jul 31 2026

It's ok, nothing really jumping out but a fairly easy listen

Mothership Connection by Parliament
Aug 01 2026

Decent enough funk, probably heard most of it before but never knew it was all the same band. All sounds the same to me really

For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music
Aug 02 2026

Not what I was expecting at all, thought it would be uplifting pop rock but it's actually a bit deeper than that. Trippy in places. Not sure I'd listen again but not too bad

Ritual De Lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
Aug 03 2026

It's decent this. Atmospheric and holds attention. Would listen again.

Master Of Puppets by Metallica
Aug 04 2026

I love this album, it's banging from start to finish. Love the grooves.

Club Classics Vol. One by Soul II Soul
Aug 05 2026

Very much of it's time. A couple of classics alright but most of it is very much background music

Aug 06 2026

I really loved this album when it came out. It's very of its time and doesn't really work in today's world. Still it has some of Eminems best tracks and the highlights are brilliant

Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Aug 07 2026

I had to turn this off. What a load of nonsense

Liquid Swords by GZA
Aug 09 2026

I know this is really highly regarded but it's just fairly standard hip hop fair to me

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Aug 10 2026

Think I got this a bit mixed up with another band as its really not what I expected. Sounds like a tape someone had listened to too many times.

1999 by Prince
Aug 11 2026

It's alright, was surprised how many silly sound effects are in there

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer
Aug 12 2026

It's alright. I'd probably have loved it if this was the 60s

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
Aug 14 2026

I'm far from a folk guy but have to say I enjoyed this. Would listen again

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