1001 Albums Summary

Undeniably a legend. I quite enjoy his vocals & the general instrumentation/arrangement on the tracks. I like how the covers are really his own spin on those classic songs, rather than a replica of the original (my girl is pretty spot on replica tho). Cover of satisfaction is very fun soul-ifying the stones mainly with his vocals. He’s so masterful with the use of the growl in his voice but also kinda sultry pulling back. Fav track might be you don’t miss your water. What can I say, I love a ballad. Soul music can sometimes feel a little formulaic with the chord progressions (esp ballads methinks) but it’s a good formula which makes all the songs sound kinda familiar to me and I enjoy things that feel familiar. Wait ole man trouble might be fav track. Love that little guitar riff (reminds me of another song what is it????). Still a soul ballad I just love a soul ballad. Just learned he died in a plane crash at 26, which is quite sad. Wait holy shit just read that this version of respect was BEFORE Aretha’s. Wow! 1965 also the year my grandparents got married which makes this feel more significant somehow. Gonna go three stars because it was enjoyable and great musicians but also there was a bit of monotony and I’m not gonna wake up in the morning and think I NEED TO LISTEN TO OTIS BLUE

Wait I’m excited to listen to this. Yeah I’m gonna love this listen. Here we are in 1966!! love this genre tbh love the layered background vocals. This is music that makes you feel good. Fav track might be straight shooter (if I’m trying to not go w one of the big hits)