1001 Albums Summary

Lots of echo on most songs. Some classics. Not too psychedelic. Not really my cup of tea. Came out when I was 7 years old. Not offensive, though.

Strong reminder of the Beatles. Part of the British Invasion without being overly played in my head. Glad to know about the Zombies now. I had heard of them - now I have heard them. I like the last track "Time of the Season", but I liked it better when Blake Lewis performed it on American Idol in 2015.

This is he heaviest metal I think I can enjoy. Axl Rose's voice is classic. Three big hits: Welcome to the Jungle. Paradise City, and Sweet Child O' Mine.

Classic. Slightly fewer major hits than Thriller. Still, one of the best from one of the best. Underrated Stunner - Dirty Diana.

Iconic. Hard rock. Not really my jam... but a lot of jams that were lots of people's jams. The title track, along with You Shook Me All Night Long defined a segment of my teenage youth. Hells Bells, Have a Drink on Me, and Shoot to Thrill were also on heavy rotation.

Painless. Innocuous. Forgettable with the exception of "Teach Your Children".

I loved "Killer Queen". The rest, meh. Spotify had difficulty playing the album for me.

Not my cup of tea. Strange. Too progressive.

Poor man's Beatles. Painful dirge and wannabe feel to this. No thanks.

Trippy alt rock. Might have a few tiktokable tracks, but not for me.

I know people like this guy, but he is just too into himself to appeal to me. Not my thang!

Hardcore, classic old school rap. I'm sure this is required listening in some circles... not mine. Pass.

Random Jazz as If I were in a Chicago club back room in the 60's or 70's. I'm not. And now I don't ever want to be.

College frat party jumping around dancing. Goth, British, moody vibes. Not for me.

I've never heard of this artist nor heard any of these songs. I can understand why. Nothing special. Bland 1970's radio soft rock. Inoffensive. Unmemorable.

A classic from a classic. But not from my experience or enjoyment. But it is OK.

Just outside my wheelhouse of music I really like. Not bad at all. Great variety.

Dancetronica EDM stuff. While not displeasing, it misses my sweet spot, Trippy!

What is this genre? Punk? Bjork? College girls dancing by jumping straight up and down. Experimental... or just mental.

I'd never heard this album before, but I dig it! Danceable modern rock. Right blend of electronic and rock. Should be in my rotation. Winner!

Classic 50's and early 60's early Motown. Think Little Richard, Sam Cooke, early James Brown, Stand By Me. Smooth, comfortable, black crooner.

Bland, innocuous instrumentals. No thanks.

Classic in the sweet spot of my main music listening days. I may have even owned this record at one time. Even the lesser songs are known well to me.

Grooving and fun. I've never heard of these guys or their music. But it is easy on the ears.

Clearly a classic band, on a classic album, with a classic hit (Sultans of Swing). They're popular, they're skilled, they're well regarded. I'm not sure if it is a failing on their part or mine, but the connection has never been solid between us.

Not sure why this album is on the list. Not my style at all. Jazzy Caribbean Afro beats.

Hard rap. That's a hard 'Naw' from me, dawg.

Quintessential late 1950's, early Ray Charles. There is a reason he is in the pantheon of American Music.

Not my kind of music. But SO many streams. Some people clearly connect with this album. It does not have Creep, my favorite Radiohead song.

Beck just ain't my jam. Talented, sure; moody, varied, well put-together. All of the above. Just not for me today. Maybe on another day.

Nice timing with this album selection. Dolly died the day before you provided this album for rating (25 Aug 2026). Her voice is transcendent. She was a good human. But the album isn't on my list of top albums.

Nothing bad can be said about Miss Swift. Her music is more for my kids' generation than mine. But it is inoffensive and undeniably loved.

Not bad, not great. Never heard of them. Rock. Slightly British feel.

New album and group to me. But very enjoyable. I'd listen to this regularly.

Heavy guitars - emo British wailers. pounding and grinding. Not my style.

Classic Elvis, but a little before my time.

David Bowie has never been my jam. I don't think he has much talent. Eccentric, yes. Overrated, yes.

Folksy sound like Joni Mitchell. It's fine. I would not go out of my way for it. Not memorable.

I am most familiar with Owner of Lonely Heart from their catalog, which is not on this album. Their style is familiar, but these songs are not. I can take it or leave it.

Millennial Music. I can see the appeal. It is just not in my wheelhouse.

Classic British Invasion. Absolutely deserving of a place on this list.

"This album sucks!", Tara offered without solicitation. She was right.

Classic, smooth, essential electric guitar.

Very enjoyable mix of 60's Nostalgia.

A little too hick for me. Old timey country from up in the Appalachians.

Too far to the global side for me. Soft Portuguese or Brazilian. No, thank you, though! Obrigado!

My first exposure to the Rolling Stones in this project. Good stuff. They should stick around for a while.

No, thank you. Tried to find a redeeming quality. Failed.

Too deep in the R&B vibe. Smooth and proud. Listenable, but not something I'll come back to.

I never cared for Neil Young. Still don't.

This is a hard no from me, dawg. Ick. Plain old rap. Nope.

The Who were never my jam. Still aren't Though I was a Pinball Wizard at the right time for this song.

I'd never heard of this guy , his music, or this album. After listening, I can see why. Completely forgettable. I think I already have.

Pleasant enough. A little too freeform and hectic jazz for me.

Now I see why they only had the one hit (Come on, Eileen). It's no longer a wonder. Wailing, plaintive lead singer. Backing music sounds like SNL's house band.

Not my thing. Move along. Next.

A little too hick for me. I didn't realize the Birds were so country western. Maybe I'm thinking of the Byrds for the British invaders.

Harder rock than I care for. The classic Smoke on the Water is a partial redemption.

Hate is a strong word. I don't care for Neil Young's voice.

If I heard this on the radio, I'd change the channel. Not good. Not skilled. Not enjoyable. High school garage band made an album.

Classically classic. Nobody beats the Boss.

This is just plain awful. My middle school's worst garage band was better than this.

Not my style. But better than awful. I don't have to like every genre or artist, even if they don't suck.

Basie is a classic. Can't argue with the standards. I wouldn't hunt this record down. But I wouldn't avoid it either.

Taylor Swift soundalike. Millions love it. Meh. I can take it or leave it.

I owned this CD when It was new and I didn't have many CD's played on repeat until I could feel the entire album in my bones. This collection has become part of me. If this isn't 5 stars, nothing is.

No thanks. Solsbury Hill was good and well known. But, without Sledgehammer or In Your Eyes, Peter Gabriel doesn't give me chills. Not awful, but, nah.

Sounds like a NYC rap battle. No thanks.

Smoove R & B. Out of my norm, but not bad.

This is punk and it is gad-awful. I don't need to hear this ever again.

Deserved Classic. A little dated, but it's the Beatles... and It's Sgt Peppers. Yes!

Not offensive, but not my style. Bar/club dancing in the early 80's. B-52's with an anguished spirit.

Talented and eclectic with undeniable ability. A very pleasant listen

Abba was integral to my childhood. This album has some classics like Fernando. All Abba albums get 5 stars.

Just OK Early 1970's riffs.

Hitting the nail on the head. Thisis my dance anthem. The club scene of the early 90's was mine time for this music. Hand in Glove. I think I actually owned this CD.

Sounds like yelling to me.

Quintessential R&B foundation. From the opening title track, this is pure Motown under Gordy. Deserving of a spot in the rotation.

Hard rock from 1970. Not in my Funhouse. Heavy electric guitar. No particular vocal prowess.

Devo punk without the redemption of Whip It. College girls bouncing around the club dance floor.

Voice sounds like Adam Levine without the appealing qualities. Fancies himself the rapper.

I'm back in Havana before I couldn't go there anymore. A little to authentic for me. On the street corner in old Cuba.

Zeppelin without "Stairway". I don't think I need that in my life.

Unfamiliar hard rock and screaming guitars don't make me lean back and relax. Not as bad as some albums, but certainly not on my must-play list.

Late 1980's synth pop speaks to me even though this band is wholly unfamiliar to me. I can pop and lock to this club mix!

To much rock for my tastes. I won't be back to hear it again.

Top 1001 albums? You're joking, right. This set is offensive, cliche, disappointing, and useless. Never let it cross my ears again. A bunch of middle schoolers learned some bad words and wanted to crow how tough they are.... in the hizzouse... so tuff, beotch!

Screaming alt rock Speed Metal with no redeeming features. Kinda like Green Day, but not as good.