1001 Albums Summary

Interesting variety in styles. Loved his voice. This is an album I could go back to and enjoy again.

Superb album from start to finish. I'd listened to it before and enjoyed it but paid more attention knowing I'd be rating it. A classic.

Classic sound and riffs. Really enjoyed this, even though it's so synonymous with modern rock that it sounds a little cliche.

Absolute virtuoso musicianship but I just couldn't get in to it. Short album that felt like it went on forever.

I have mixed feelings. There are some sublime moments and then at other times is self-indulgent pompous ridiculousness. For 1970 though, this seriously kicked hard and they need some credit for that. Genre defining but also prog in the worst way at times.

I did enjoy it and she's a clever writer but I don't think I could go to a 4 as the young, pained female with the self confessional lyrics and electro pop production has been done to death in the last 10 years and this seemed to be a fairly middle example of the genre.

Absolutely outstanding and an easy 5. Lyrically, it's sharp and witty and musically it's retro whilst will sounding original. Woke total ear worms on the album that I'll be singing for days. Second half of the album isn't quite as strong but I still loves this from start to finish.

I have the album on vinyl but I've not listened to it for years. It still hits in all the ways it did when I first heard it. Absolute classic. Easy 5.

Not what I expected at all. Really experimental and lots of instrumentals. It'll need a few listens to really digest.

I enjoyed it but didn't really love it. One to go back to as I think I'll like it more on repeated listens.

Greatest album of all time? I wouldn't even put it in the top 3 Beatles albums. Has some incredible moments and then some filler tracks too. Nice to revisit it though.

Just felt a bit meh to be honest. Nothing really stood out.

Absolutely loved it. Amazing vocals all the way through (no surprise) but the really joy was the music, melodies and general feel good vibe.

Abrasive doesn't even do it justice. It grated on me for the full play through but I realised that's it's secret weapon. Some good stand out tracks. Not an album I'll revisit but I recognise it's qualities.

Some classics on here. I enjoyed it all the way through even though the second half is weaker.

A little forgettable at times but generally I enjoyed the album. I was unable to find the original UK tracklist on streaming so listened to US rerelease. Bonus mark for the amazing cover of What's so Funny 'bout Peace, Love and Understanding to finish.

I know this album fairly well but this was my first listen in about a year. It amazes me that this was recorded in such a short space of time and before they had a record deal. 4.5/5

Loved this album since it came out. Lyrically brilliant, and musically it was a breath of fresh air at the time.

I appreciate the experimental nature of this and that it's art rather than entertainment. With that said though, it's utterly dreadful. Completely unlistenable and without any meaningful purpose or theme behind it.

Hard to criticise as it's great, but it's probably the worst Beatles album. Really enjoyed it though and it shows what a tight band they were in the early days.

I really struggled with this. I understand the point of shoegaze but it so monotonous and repetitive that it's hard to listen to. It descended rapidly in quality in the second half. The final two tracks were abysmal.

One of the best opening 3 song runs of all time. The rest of the album doesn't quite ever live up to that but it's still a great listen all the way through.

Really loved it. Reminded me of early Neil Young albums. Definitely a record I'll go back to.

Amazing.

I thought it was really goofy at first but the more I listened, the more infectious the music and beats became. The goofiness is it's main strength, making it timeless fun that doesn't take itself too seriously and had me smiling all day.

Over 3 hours... No, I didn't listen to it all. She has an iconic voice but it's not a proper album, just a giant box set of recordings. Shouldn't be on the list.

I'm familiar with the band but knew nothing on the album. A few decent songs in the first half but it was a bit dour and dragged. They have such an iconic sound but I don't feel it was put to great use on this record.

He's a great singer and I enjoyed parts of the album but as a collective, I don't think I've ever listened to any album so beige and uninspiring.

I've had this album on CD for years but never really connected with it. Loved listening to it today though. Really strong all the way through. He was an outstanding performer. Feel this could grow to a 5 with some more listens.

It's absolutely dreadful. Horrible music made by a horrible man for horrible people.

I was expecting more from one of the biggest selling albums of all time. There are some classic songs on here but it felt over produced and sagged in the middle.

Really underwhelming. Lots of the songs feel half baked and are just jammed a few times then thrown on the album (maybe that's the point). Everyday people is incredible. Sex Machine at 13 minutes is awful.

I'd have liked this at the time but my tastes have really moved on. Very generic early 90s hard rock. Not great. Can't believe this is on the list to be honest.

Much preferred this to their other album I've had. Interesting, melodic and weird.

Only knew a couple of these but really enjoyed the album overall after 2 listens through today. The guitar work is excellent. Solid.

Great album and a real bridge between their 80s indie phase and their 90s mainstream succees.

First time listener. Absolutely outstanding. You can hear how hugely influential this has been to artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens. Loved it.

Really good album that I've listened to loads of the years. Probably slightly overrated - it was a huge critical, fan and award ceremony jerk off at the time and I never really saw it as meeting that. Still a solid 4.

Much more bluesy than I expected. Some great guitar work and a bit of an iconic sound. Enjoyed it.

Pretty underwhelming. Very late 90s generic. Didn't hate it but didn't love it either.

90s classic that came out in 1988. Hugely influential on the alt rock scene that followed. I really enjoyed it. It's like discovering a lost Pearl Jam album.

Didn't enjoy this very much. Very self indulgent with long meandering songs that didn't really go anywhere for me.

Definitely one of the best albums of all time. Low on big Beatles hits but a great listen all the way through.

Easily one of Neil's best. Grieving and struggling with alcohol, these songs are so raw and powerful. Amazing throughout.

Bit of a mixed bag. I enjoyed parts of it, particularly the last couple of tracks but most of it is pretty mediocre. You can hear how it heavily influenced new wave.

Brilliant musician but it's just unlistenable. It just grated on me for 30 minutes. Call me uncultured but jazz is just not for me.

An incredible talent but this album is bland and seriously lacks the songwriting of previous albums.

It's good but it's only a start. The clash really pushed on from here and made some amazing albums.

Really underwhelming from such a well regarded band. The only real highlight was Every Breath You Take.

Really really good album. Maybe a shade under a 5 for me but I loved it.

Weird and wonderful. Wasn't an easy listen but this is really revolutionary for 1974 and you can hear the way it has influenced so much music since.

Absolutely nuts. Just off the wall psychedelia. Not an easy listen but you can hear how influential it's been.

I mainly enjoyed it but it's not something I'll go back to regularly.

Didn't really enjoy this at all. Meandering and boring.

I really enjoyed it and it clearly super influential but it didn't click for me in the way other albums have.

I loved this. Dark, heavy and really well performed. Revolutionary for 1970.

Great from start to finish. Not quite as good as what they went on to do later but still a really good listen.

It's decent but a bit samey. Enjoyed it but nothing really stood out except the last track.

Loved this. Such a pleasure to listen to.

Not my thing but I enjoyed bits of it.

It was ok. Listenable but I didn't love it.

Amazing first track but the rest of the album is a real dud.

Weird as expected but it's weak and tossed off. Just sounds like demos out to disc. Needed a little less acid and a little more discipline.

Really enjoyed this. Every song is a bit of a banger. Totally of it's time and it feels a bit dated but a good album overall.

Had to listen twice. Didn't land first time and I didn't know what to rate it but I enjoyed it second time. Really unusual and interesting

I absolutely love this album and have done for years. On balance, it's slightly too long with a few filler tracks. Some absolute classics on here though.

Not what I thought it was going to be at all. Very understated. Enjoyed parts of it but it didn't stand out in other places.

Really underwhelming. A hodgepodge of different styles and influences which was less than the sum of its parts.