1001 Albums Summary

Some good songs. Not sure it really holds together as an album...

Surprisingly good! I doubt I would ever choose it, but surely happy to have heard it.

Not completely my cup of tea, but the artistry here is really phenomenal. Patti Smith definitely deserves her iconic status.

Of obvious historical import - I remember when this came out, it was amazingly innovative. But on a listen after 20 years, I don’t think it really holds up. Eminem (for example) one ups them significantly. But there would never have been a Marshall Mathers without the Beastie Boys! 5 stars for impact on music. 3 stars for current listenability.

Best song is definitely Sunday. Love the flute interaction with the guitar and drums. Northern Exposure is also worth a listen. Album is definitely something you should hear once through but the rest of the album did not stand out to me.

This is practically the definition of blues, or at least this is what I am thinking of when I say blues. This album and something from Robert Johnson...

Very nice example of punk from that era. Reminds me of B-52s (but obviously Adam and the Ants are their predecessors). Not a music style I particularly like.

Stylistically, sounds a lot like the Adam and the Ants album I just listened to. Maybe a little reminiscent of The Clash? Sort of Adam and the Ants meet The Clash...

I had never heard of this band before. Strikes me as Tangerine Dream meets MGMT meets Alan Parsons Project. A real find and it grows on you - I ended up listening to the album all the way through four times...