1001 Albums Summary

Solid soulful album. Really strong melodies. Probably wouldn't put on as more than background noise but I enjoyed it.

A 2 hour behemoth of a piece that manages to keep you interested most of the way thru. Speakerboxxx is really energetic and fun, pulling a lot of contemporary (for the time anyway) sounds while The Love Below is chaotic, insecure and desperate with a lot of jazzy/old school inspiration. Found the contrast between the two compelling; Speakerboxxx is definitely more approachable and easy to listen to. The Love Below, while I appreciate the experimentation and artistry of it kinda falls off after Roses for me. It loses the momentum and captivation of the first handful of songs and a lot of it could've been cut. I do love some exploration of love and messy relationships though so despite the disjointedness it's my favorite of the two halves. 5/5 Would go on this journey again

Seeing the other reviews on this one, I expected to be disappointed. Was pleasantly surprised, especially knowing what went into making this album happen. Having an ear for what sounds good, picking through all the samples, knowing which beats work in tandem with each other, and combining all that to transform these records into something entirely unique is an art form in itself that deserves appreciation. This album is an atmospheric and melancholic collage of sound that left me wanting more. Would definitely revisit this one!