1001 Albums Summary

Led Zeppelin III was quite a change from the first 2 albums which were heavy on updating Chicago Blues to be rock n' roll. More acoustic guitar work, although the first song from the album that I heard was "Immigrant Song" was a continuation of the sound from Led I and II leaning on a Viking theme. "Since I've been loving you" could have easily been on Led Zeppelin II. My favorite of the new quieter sound is "That's the way." But Led Zeppelin needed to make this album in order to progress their sound.

This one brings back memories of seeing CSN&Y live twice in 1975 and a highlight was an extended version of "Carry on." Distinctive guitars play with "Almost cut my hair" with Stephen and Neil. Also, another memory form that time was a high school friend who was a piano savant. He listened to "Our house" twice then sat down to his piano and played it from start to finish. The two weakest songs were from Neil Young compared the rest of the album.

This album was a surprise with the breath of various musical sounds with jazz influence. I was aware of Bjork as a personality but never knew her music. Glad I did listen

Vert personal album touching on strong topics of homelessness, domestic violence, women's rights and inequity. Unfortunately, she was a shooting star and never achieved the same after this one. Did have this album when it came out.

In a similar vein as the early 1001 albums on the list with Cuban sounds but I prefer those albums with their more upbeat approach.

A alcohol fueled journey through the night is for the listener. A bridge between the jazz infused later 1950's to a slow version of future rap observations of life. Too many interesting word combinations to list are found here. A true gem of a live recording.

The Beach Boys get political and more than just going to the Beach (water)

not interesting and many of the songs sound the same

The metal music was invented but lyrics of death, satanic rituals, murder and celebrating Russian roulette (memories of those scenes from “The Deer Hunter” which I saw opening night) were too much for me.

Other the first song which is a classic, others are forgettable. A concept album is one which I didn't understand

Dark lyrics were thoughtful at the same time predicting the future of the band. Traces are also of the future sound of New Order.

Classic blues sounds with added guests to change the focus. Saw him live opening for Los Lobos

Just about every song is a Classic for John Lennon and personal at same time

Listened to the deluxe version and live Clapton was able to stretch out his playing

Some all-time guitar riffs from Richie Blackmore drive this album.