1001 Albums Summary

The Ledge is unrivaled

Fun album but certainly not for me. Enjoyed his voice and how the album opened and closed. Wouldn’t revisit but happy for anyone who enjoys this.

Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst is sublime. That last 4 tracks really pull it all together for me even if the album as a whole is not my cup of tea. Knowing very little about Kendrick going in, this piqued my interest, I’m intrigued.

Asylum great. Definitely heard a couple of these before, not much hit.

Really beautiful album. Could have done without the Meat Is Murder closing track, just felt odd. I’ve heard The Smiths before but didn’t realize how much I enjoyed Morrissey’s voice until I listened to a full project.

It’s a nice enough collection of songs, even if it’s hard to believe Coconut is a real song. His version of Without You is pretty good but ultimately I don’t think I’m in my 40s enough to fully enjoy this.

Just an incredible listening experience. Obviously the title track is familiar to millions but I enjoyed so much of this as a whole. Felt like a cohesive piece of art even with an array of genres covered. ‘Wrong ‘Em Boyo’ was my standout but would revisit this again and again but would it kill Joe Strummer to enunciate a little bit?

Familiar with a few of these and enjoyed those but the new stuff to me was a bit too screamy for me. Don’t really get what makes it special. This is not for me and that’s okay.

Absolutely beautiful. Had never heard of this artist and did a deep drive into his sad, short life but how incredible to have left behind this art. His voice takes you places and the album as a whole feels ahead of its time, it doesn’t feel like it was recorded in the 70s. The accompaniments really pull it all together. At The Chime of a City Clock is so dreamy.

Not really for me unfortunately.

Unfortunately because of the language barrier none of it really resonated but the vibes were good. I can imagine having this on in the background on a breezy summer night. It’s pleasant to listen to even if I found the fade outs between tracks a little odd.

This album is like stepping back in time, it’s so resolutely 90s. Not sure where its legacy sits this far out. The singles alone invoke memories in you but it does feel a little dated. ‘When I Come Around’ is an essential 90s playlist addition but I’ve always gravitated more to their later stuff.

I don’t find his voice particularly captivating and I’m sure that’s controversial. I liked bits of the second half, listened on vinyl. ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ and the closing track ‘It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue’ were nice.

Really enjoyed the mostly instrumental second half but not really sure how it all fits together. ‘Heroes’ the title track is incredible, it’s well-known. ‘Moss Garden’ was my highlight.