1001 Albums Summary

Not really my style of music, but I appreciated the virtuosity of the instrumentalists.

Love Steely Dan! Fun rock-jazz style, interesting harmonies, use of brass, and more.

I like a good protest song! 💪

Liked the broody REM vibes on this. I think this one will grow on me if I give it a few more listens.

The Queen of Soul indeed! So many great songs on this album.

Didn't listen to the whole thing. I appreciated some of the messaging in it; the songwriting didn't do much for me though.

Meh. This album has a lot of hits, but the hair metal genre doesn't do much for me.

Not a genre I'd seek out or an album I'd listen to again, but there were some catchy moments. Didn't listen to the whole thing.

I like R.E.M., but this album is not my favorite.

I tried to listen with an open mind, but this just is not music to me.

Eww. No. I did NOT need to hear this before I die.

3.5. Was too slow and melancholy for me to want to listen again, but some stars for social commentary, some nice vocal harmonies, expressive sax solo, and an overall cool rhythmic vibe. This did prompt me to do some listening to the Why Can't We Be Friends album by War, and I liked that one more!

I guess I am the oddball Gen Xer who just does not like the music of U2. Never have, never will. Bleh.

This one could grow on me if I keep listening to it.

Really liked the fun and frequent use of hammond organ! The album as a whole was bit too bangy and shouty for me to want to go back though.

A few weird moments, but overall I liked this one! Love the inclusion of full orchestra, and the hammond organ stuff. There are a few tracks I will likely keep listening to.

I liked the vocal quality and harmonies in this. Also liked the music in general, though the album as a whole felt like it was missing something, though I'm not sure exactly what. Maybe depth, or some kind of theme?

Fantastic album, 4.5! Quality song writing, soulful singing, effective instrumentation, and interesting lyrics. The whole package!

She certainly has a unique voice. I think I need to listen to this more than once to see if it grows on me.

Such an intriguing musician with a unique vibe! Sad that she died so young. I know her hits but had never listened to a whole album. I love the substantial use of keyboards! Must have been very fun to be a pianist and organist on these tracks!

Nice voice and pleasant harmonies, though musically repetitive. I would think the album's intent at the time was lighthearted entertainment. Yet, I find it hard to rate this 1950s country western album with my 2026 perspective and its emotional weathering over the years of guns and misogyny.