1001 Albums Summary

Great guitar throughout the album Fun to jam to, good focus music for me Lyrically, lots of anger and cynicism... Are they ok? Self Esteem is iconic- but also, are they ok??? Therapy is a great idea The last track, Smash, is devious. I thought something was wrong with my headphones/hearing for a solid minute.

It sounds like the 70s I didn't mind listening to it. Nothing really stood out, though

Opening song- not what I expected from the Beach Boys! 2nd song - ok, this sounds more like what I expected from the Beach Boys lol Disney Girls is putting me to sleep. Also, strongly reminiscent of the Beatles Student Demonstration Time- I like this one! Very bluesy. Interesting use of a theramin Aside from Student Demonstration Time, not many standouts for me. Didn't mind having on in the background

I like the instrumentation This is more upbeat, which is appreciated after the last few. Is this a protest album? It feels old school, but is actually super recent. I was surprised. Started strong, then got a little repetitive. Final Days on the Planet is a strong track. Beautiful voice. Some standouts, but some fall into repetitive

I like the strong guitars on the first track I like song 2 Theme from retro was weird and kind of broke up the album in a strange way. Not sure what they were trying to do here. It suddenly feels like I'm listening to the Beatles. Which is fine, it just shocked me tonally. They have really strong guitars! This is an experimental album. I think I like it, but it's not an easy listening kind of record. I want to look up the band's intentions behind creating this, because it's definitely fun, but I want to know if they themed it. This is the first album on the list so far that I've relistened to immediately to try to see if I missed something/ capture more nuance.

I like the instrumentation, esp the guitars and bass. The addition of an orchestra was fun. Is this a rock opera? The story of Melody Nelson It threw me off how short some of the songs were It was a very cool album. The subject matter however is very cringe. Low key glad I only understand basic French

This is very 70s funk The second song is kinda fun. I like the rhythm section. Is this about first ladies? Googled it. It's random names and about the beehive hairdo This album is kinda chaotic lol You can tell it inspired modern artists

Solid album. Nothing really stood out.

Liked the instrumentation, especially the guitar As far as individual songs, there wasn't a huge standout here. This may be an unfair comment, due to some of their iconic tracks in other albums Enjoyed listening to this, would definitely have this in the background

Lol at the diss in the opening song Would enjoy this more with less cursing Good beats. I think this has been sampled quite a bit Snaps for the protest songs I'm used to such higher speed rap now, the slower cadence is weird for me I appreciate the wit and humor behind this. The amount of cursing definitely impacted my enjoyment of the album

I'm a sucker for catchy guitar riffs. It's a good protest album It feels both modern and retro I enjoyed listening to this.

I'm in on track 5 and didn't realize it until I checked. It kinda sounds like the band just recorded a jam session and determined there were different songs based on when they needed a break. I'm having a hard time getting a clear story here. A lot of them seem like great ideas for songs that need some polish. Spotify says this has actually lyrics. I don't hear the words Spotify says are being said. I would like this more if I could understand what is being said

I enjoy instrumental albums, so I'm going to guess my rating will be higher than the global These are some talented musicians I simultaneously feel zen and like I want to dance I'm not a fan of 20 minute songs I enjoyed this recommendation, will definitely go on my focus playlist

Solid fun beats Not for me. I can appreciate the talent and it was fine having it on in the background for a while

This is a classic for my generation. I have listened to the musical as well. Love the instruments, super catchy songs I really like Green Day and there are several iconic songs on this album

Their band seems to have fun playing together Good guitar and harmonies I like this style of music Very retro vibes. Several tracks (Amy) would fit in pretty well in the 60s. Also very country at times, bluegrassy (Bartering Lines, Call Me on Your Way Back Home). Ok, this is definitely country, except with more cursing I enjoyed it

This sounds way more modern than the 80s to me. I enjoyed it and there are several songs I added to my liked list. I preferred War overall as an album.

Very chill start. I like their sound Initial reaction - their songs are all kinda sounding the same. I don't mind having it on in the background, but there haven't been any standout tracks so far. Amending my comment - the lead sings just about every song the same. The instrumentation does change. I can respect having a very specific, consistent sound. You get what you came for.

I liked a couple of their songs, but some of the language definitely puts me off. Great lead vocalist Reminiscent of Halestorm at times

This feels older than it is, very 70s vibes to me I like their addition of orchestral elements The first song was strong for me because it had unexpected elements. The rest of them started sounding really really similar.

This is such a fun, high energy opener Definitely kept hearing "Odysseus Girl" instead of "This Year's Girl" which made for very weird listening Pump it up has really fun music. I enjoyed this quite a bit!

The vocals and music clash a little. Not quite out of tune, but off The disconnect definitely got better. Interesting choice for a first track Slight discordance seems to be their happy place Gospel Plow was cool.

This was an interesting opener. Not sure what to expect This a moody album, I'm liking it I love the vocals, love the experimental instrumentation. Moody polka 😁 This feels like the soundtrack to someone's fever dream, in the best way possible It ended kind of abruptly. I didn't feel a satisfactory resolution

I like how this starts. Vocally, slight "No Rest for the Wicked" vibes. Love Interruption is super folksy. Didn't expect it from Jack White. I'm enjoying this This is a really cool album. Inspired by lots of different genres to create a really neat sound. Great guitar, fun use of harmonies / supporting vocals I loved this.

Good guitars and drums Nothing special about the vocals Solid rock band, nothing really memorable about this album. I had it on in the background. If it weren't for the audience cheers. I wouldn't have recognized when we were into a new song

This is quintessential, solid blues I enjoyed the featured artists on this album

Started a little slow, but improved quite a bit after Sueno. Definitely didn't think I would enjoy this, but was pleasantly surprised by a few. They have a very 60s sound

Amazing musicians. The talent is just incredible. Glad this was recorded and popularized. There's a rich history here and such strong nostalgia. This is not an album I would have on repeat all the time, but I will definitely revisit it

That was a very long intro song. The first 3 minutes seemed unnecessary I was a little bored. Some of the guitar stuff was fun

Ms Aretha Franklin!!!! Powerhouse vocals right off the top. This is a very sexy and empowered album Ended kinda abruptly. I was surprised Overall, great album

Springsteen has a very distinct voice. Great opening song. Solid album. A few songs I may revisit. Others were very repetitive

Very beachy album Is this a protest album? Songs starting to sound the same. Lyrically, very interesting. Strange Fruit is haunting, lyrically, but musically, decently upbeat. Definitely an interesting album.

The Beatles have some weird, experimental songs! I think I prefer some covers over the original (ie While My Guitar Gently Weeps) I really like their bluesy songs Conflicted because some of my all time favorites are on here. Yet there's some stuff on here that I'm just not into.

This is so joyful. I keep dancing along. Feels a little retro My French (and Portuguese ?) is not great. So unfortunately, I can't appreciate the lyrics. Great vocals, good beats, will definitely revisit. It was nice having it on at work to vibe to, but not have it be super distracting

The nostalgia is strong with this one They seemed to have been deeply inspired by the 60s and the Beatles They have some catchy melodies and are not afraid to experiment. Time to Pretend, Kids, and 4th Dimensional Transition are great. Lead vocals remind me of 21 Pilots

I enjoy his lyricism and musical playfulness. I would soooo enjoy a radio edit version. A lot of the cursing detracts from my enjoyment

Building steam with a grain of salt is a solid instrumental track This is a good album to have on in the background. Lots of instrumental portions. Solid. I didn't mind having it on. Unsure if I'll revisit.

If the artist set out to create a sound that was unique, unsettling, and uncanny, they succeeded. At times it seemed like they added a layer called "chorus of the damned". I was relieved when this was over.

I get nervous when the singer sounds out of tune. Thankfully, it got better! Easy listening, very folksy. Some activist songs here. I like "I have no Time" and "do you hear me now?" Very mellow, even during the more passionate songs

I am biased here, because this album has some of my favorite songs. This is my first time listening to the whole album though. Solid album flow This sounds like the 80s in the best way Started strong, but ending was not as impressive

This is GREAT study music This was fun, will revisit Don't quite understand what the story was, but it made for great focus noise

Solid album. Enjoyed it, but not real standouts or anything groundbreaking

I know every song and have listened to this on repeat. This is one of the few CDs I actually own. To me, this album is perfect with absolute magic on every track.

I will listen to more Miles Davis, but probably not this album. 18 minute tracks are a bit excessive. There are bits of the track that I really enjoyed - if it was broken up a bit more I would probably revisit. This would have been amazing live, but does not translate as well to an album

Protest album! It's amazing how much of this is still relevant. This is more spoken word poetry than hip hop.

This was interesting. Some of it was very much what I expected from the little I knew of Simon and Garfunkel (guitar driven, mellow, sweet harmonies). Some of it was a lot more experimental! There were very weird lyrics. I was entertained.

This feels like a Simon and Garfunkel tribute album at times A lot of this album would fit in well at a ren faire Definitely have to be in a certain mood to enjoy this Guitars are fun Some songs got bluesy! I enjoyed those. I don't know why Sally was repeated so many times

Lots of vibrato. I'm really hoping it doesn't get overused. Ok, this is growing on me. Man's the Baby was a good track, musically very beautiful This is pleasant, easy listening. Haunting at times. Not a strong start but got significantly better after the first song. Will revisit.

I like their sound Their first 6 songs sounded very similar, so paralyzed was a welcome break Easy listening. Don't mind it, probably wouldn't listen to the full album again.

I enjoyed this! Interesting sound, will revisit

I really enjoyed several songs. The lyrics were clever and the beat was catchy. There were other songs that made me extremely uncomfortable because of how explicit they were, which affected my rating. If I had listened to some sort of radio edit, I probably would have rated this higher, but may have lost out on some really clever wordplay

This was ok. A few songs were fun. Most kind of annoyed me. I

I'm so not a fan of 20 minute tracks. That being said, Jarrett is a talented pianist. I'm not sure why this is included in albums I need to listen to before I die- it was pleasant to listen to, but there was nothing groundbreaking.

Enjoyed it generally! I think they have some better stuff, but I didn't mind anything on this album

It's fine, just not really what I'm into Feels like a precursor to ska somehow Listen was good. I liked the vocals and the instrumentation was fun Overall, just felt really long with not too many standouts

I liked introducing the band. They kinda sound like the cranberries at times The 2 of Us was pretty Not many standouts after the intro, but solid album.

This is a fun album right from the start! This was fun. Very soulful at times, great instrumentation

Björk has such a haunting, unique voice. I really enjoyed the vocals and the musical creativity. She is definitely becoming a favorite due to this project

I could not get past the cursing. Definitely fun beats and if I didn't understand, I would rate this higher

Fun beats! Like the female vocals. The rapping style feels very 80s I like 5 man army. The reggae call backs work really well

Solid, but I like their War album so much better.

Overall, pleasant to listen to. DJED was an interesting track. Parts of it were really cool. Why do artists insist on 20 minute tracks?! Thought my headphones were failing at one point.

Easy to listen to, no standout tracks for me

This is one of the best guitar albums I've heard. I like the mix of more classic guitar rock sounds and some more experimental sounds

One of my ultimate favorite albums. It's great to belt at the top of your lungs Adele's voice is incredible

I really like the music. I'm struggling with some of the vocal choices Suzanne Vega makes

Great guitar!!!!!!!! Fun album, found a few new favorites

Sade is a great vocalist. There weren't too many songs I'd revisit

They sound like the 60s. There wasn't much that was unique. I didn't mind having them on, but probably wouldn't seek them out.

Guitars are fun. Classic rock sound. To me, nothing super special stood out

Joyful noise. Bjork has such a unique voice

This was fun. Would listen to again. Liked some weird beats, funky guitars and interesting vocals

I loved this album! Great beats, very moving

Smooth, soulful voice. Very easy listening

Enjoyable to have on in the background. No big standouts

I really like the harmonica start to this. This is a fun album sonfar. Musically, there's some unexpected instrumentation. Bloody Well Right feels both retro and modern at times About halfway through, got a little bland

Apparently I have liked several songs on this album for years and had no idea Catchy, solid tunes.

This is pleasant and easy to listen to The repetitive guitar melodies are very soothing

Beautiful harmonies and musical blending Oddly coincidental timing with Dolly's passing

I enjoyed this! Solid rock, engaging throughout. Will revisit

2.5 hours???? Good grief this is a long commitment. Really hoping it's good. Is this a rock opera? I want to read the story behind this. There were definitely some interesting songs on here. Don't think it needed to be so long, but most of it kept me very entertained. Will definitely listen to it again

This was a lot of fun! I really liked moondance

I love half the songs on this album and will sing them on repeat! The other half are fine. I think the nostalgia factor is driving a slightly higher rating

No real standouts for me. It was a wall of sound that often didn't appeal to me

Strong start- I like the retro vibes to the intro song I liked a lot of cold blooded Again, the liberal cursing really puts me off I liked the 6th sense and a sing for Assata Some songs really stood out and I enjoyed them. This is another album where I would have benefited from a radio edit version

Take Me Out is great! Halfway through the album and it sounds like most other early 2000's bands 40' has a great guitar line Really liked 2 of the songs on this album. Solid 3 rating

The last half of the album is great! Some of my favorite AC/DC songs are on here

I like the harmonica. So far, this is spoken not sung. The music is great. I don't like most of the vocal choices The lyrics are poetry. I would enjoy this so much more if the vocals were pleasant.

I really like this and did not expect this from Metallica. The orchestra complemented the original instrumentation really well

This was a fun live album to listen to. The energy was great. The musicians and audience were having a great time

They do some really neat things with their instrumentation Love the guitar in pretzel logic This album really grew on me

Solid, pleasant, nothing extraordinary

The guitarist is great! Really drives the opening song.

Fine to have on in the background. I'm sure this was groundbreaking for it's time.

Yellow is great. Easy listening

I really enjoyed this one! I like the strong guitars, several of the songs had clever lyrics, and the vocalist switched well from spoken to sung to screams

Some of these tracks are great for Halloween Ok overall. I get really annoyed with 15+ minute tracks

More than a feeling is great. I'm enjoying the bulk of this album quite a bit. Strong guitars, fun beats and vocals

I did not realize Hotel California was such an old song! I really liked Hotel California and New Kid in Town. I would not mind revisiting this.