1001 Albums Summary

I had never heard of Supergrass before. The record isn't bad—a colorful mix of punk, Britpop, and the Beatles.

I was familiar with Buck Owens, but not this album at all. Now that I’ve heard it, I have to say: it’s excellent—it doesn’t lag far behind Johnny Cash, even if the style is a bit different. Released in 1965, it was the first country album to hit number one on the Billboard charts. For me, it gets full marks and is totally deserving of its place on this list.

What is there to say about one of the best albums of all time? Released in 1972, it was already The Rolling Stones' tenth release. Gritty, raw—blues, rock, gospel. Simply fantastic.

I listened to Adele's *21* this morning. Some of the tracks sounded familiar; they are great pop songs. Her voice sounds damn good, and the strings give the music wonderful depth. I really like the track "Don't You Remember" because of the sighing guitar. I wouldn't say the album is going to become one of my favorites, but it makes for very enjoyable listening.

I don’t own the record, and I’ve never listened to it like this before—at least, I don’t recall doing so. The singer has a nice, deep voice. Sometimes there’s a bit too much synthesizer for my taste, but otherwise, it’s a good album to listen to. Personally, I prefer bands like Madrugada, Nick Cave, or Wilco; they offer more than just a somber, melancholic mood—you also get the occasional full-blown guitar storm.

The album offers a wide range of genres, including punk, ska, reggae, soul, funk, and blues. There’s even some heavy metal thrown in. Why all of that on a single record? I have no idea. It’s not my thing at all.

Debut album, New Wave—not my kind of music.

We saw them at the Rudolstadt Festival four years ago. We found the music too bombastic and left after barely an hour. The album being reviewed here was recorded 25 years earlier and sounds different from what we heard at the concert. It is still bombastic, though—featuring plenty of orchestration, strings, trumpets, trombones, French horns, oboes, cello, and so on. It’s worth a listen; the vocals and the record's mood immediately remind me of Bryan Ferry from Roxy Music—an artist I would prefer. I’ve since read that this style of music is called "chamber pop." Well, I’m giving it a 3, but as for listening to it again? Probably not.

I know this record. Taylor Swift is actually just a normal girl. The hype surrounding her isn't good for her as a person—only for her bank account and the people making money off her! After Folklore, Evermore is the album of hers that resonates with me the most. It features sparse instrumentation; it’s contemplative and, at times, magical. You can hear the potential that was simply squandered on her overproduced albums—both before and after this one. I listened to the deluxe edition. 4 stars

To me, *Trout Mask Replica* by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band is a bit crazy. It’s not an album you can just listen to casually; perhaps you need to hear it several times to grasp the music. But that requires time—something I didn't have yesterday. Sorry, just one star.

It starts with an interesting cover. I knew the band by name, but nothing more. They play experimental indie music. It’s not an easy listen, but—like when I listened to the record for the second time—something eventually sticks. In places, it’s perhaps comparable to Wilco; at times, the album also brings Sonic Youth to mind. I’m giving it 3 stars.

Avantgarde with a screaming, squeaky voice. I can hardly bear it.

*American Idiot* is a rock opera. It’s a band from the later era of punk—or at least the songs have a wonderfully punk sound. It makes for a great listen, provided you’re in the right mood or willing to get into it. It might not be the ideal choice for waking up first thing in the morning, though. Still, after the first listen, I’m giving it 4 points.

That is so awesome! Like a musical time capsule. I love the album. Janis sings so well; it sounds like sex and unbridled youth.

Not my music!!!

A fantastic album.

After listening to it, I have to revise my description of it from "pop" to "art-pop." The record isn't bad at all; it sounds catchy yet varied. 3 stars

This is completely new to me; back in the 80s, I rejected anything pop-related. I see now that the album was released in 1984. At that time, the only pop-leaning acts I listened to were, at most, The Cure or U2—and even that was only because of close friends. My music back then consisted mainly of Neil Young, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, and Bruce. Plus some hard rock like Deep Purple or Rainbow, the early Scorpions albums, and anything that counted as "old music." Now, over 40 years later, listening to this album today, it doesn't sound bad at all. You can hear traces of The Beatles and Bob Dylan. 3 stars.

After the death of Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl recorded this album just for fun. It turned into a long-running band history and a form of therapy. The record can be described as grunge; it’s raw and gritty, yet has a few beautiful moments. A good debut album. 4 stars.

Today I'm happy Green River from Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969). Without even listening to it today, I can say right away that this is one of the most significant albums of that era—and of CCR's entire body of work. I love these songs. 5 stars.