1001 Albums Summary

Whiney in a way that's sometimes sexy and sometimes kind of annoying

This wasn't quite my style, but still a delightful way to start and end my day. I'll remember you fondly, Dolly!

I'm no stranger to a little edge but this just feels shallow and juvenile

I'm blown away by these instrumentals! The sound fluctuates between wildly different styles but the album somehow remains cohesive. At my favorite parts of the album, the somewhat high-pitched vocals were a perfect counterbalance to the low and moody tone of the tracks. Just SO good. And then he transitions into a lush and wistful track with the saxophone solo.... just incredible. I was feeling it for sure. That said, I really struggled to enjoy the vocals on the first three tracks. Bowie's singing was often grating to me, especially because I was enjoying the instrumentals so much. I also disliked the lyrics themselves which made the whole thing even worse. It started getting better around the fourth track, but having to wait 16 and a half minutes before I was fully able to enjoy it is... not great.

Cohen's singing voice got old quick... I started getting a little annoyed towards the end.

I just don't enjoy this at all and I'm annoyed at the idea that I "should" because it's a classic or whatever

I especially loved the opening and closing tracks!! Edit: this record really grew on me even more over time

I had a good time with this! Kinda corny, but hard to listen to without cracking a smile :)

I don't mind this, but it just does nothing for me. Can't fully take this vocal style seriously

Not entirely my style of music, but there are plenty of bits here and there that I do like!

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would! The instrumentals are nice, but the vocal style and lyrics do nothing for me.

A bit quirky, occasionally biting lyrics, fun and varied instrumentals! I had a good time with this!

These types of surprise recommendations are exactly why I signed up for this!! Guy on the cover looks incredible

Hate this except the parts that are so good I have to begrudgingly consider a decent rating. I'll never have a solid opinion on Lou Reed... Two stars, rounded down, because I would never voluntarily listen to this again.

Absolutely love this, it's so lush and grandiose! I'll never get tired of the late 80s.

Piano music generally doesn't do much for me, and I absolutely hated the random vocal exclamations. Honestly I was just waiting for this one to be over.

Raw Talent. I love how she switches between different genres and puts so much feeling into her music. Unfortunately it just doesn't do much for me.

The Seinfeld effect in full swing: I wouldn't be surprised if this was special in its time, but it just feels dated and bland now.

I want to like this because it's Kurt Cobain, but most of the album sounds like mush to me.

Finally some interesting music!! It's been a while. This is WAAAAAY too long and really could have used an editor, but I still had a great time. I had a six-hour train ride to kill, anyway.

I used to love "Everybody knows" but the older I get, the worse those lyrics sit with me. A lot of this is just... not good.

I forgot why I was so reluctant to listen to this, it's a good time!

I can't get myself to enjoy the somewhat monotonous beats that just go on and on and on... I guess I just struggle to appreciate the genre.

Just like the last Elton John I got-- why is each song about twice as long as it should be? "indian Sunset" is uhh

Unremarkable indie rock

I'm just a hater, I guess!

I wanted to like this more than I actually did, I think. The repetitive bassline on "Black Man's Cry" drove me crazy. Loved the looooong drum section.

Why do the band members sound like they're too sleepy to make interesting music?

's allright, luistert lekker weg

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, though I will probably never listen to it again. "Soma" is really nice!

Just very boring to me

I'm bored!

I had high expectations for this one, but it didn't end up working for me

Made me feel like I was a corporate lawyer stuck in the Shire, yearning for the buzz of the inner city. I'm sure this is delightful to other people.

Makes me wish I was listening to Yeti Season...

I enjoyed this album. According to wikipedia, Al Green beat his pregnant wife for refusing to have sex. His love songs sound disgusting in that context. And an ordained pastor, huh? I won't be listening again.

Punchy!

Even the undeniably catchy "paper planes" can't save this album.

I'M HAVING SO MUCH FUN

Adding this album to the cooking playlist IMMEDIATELY

A pleasant enough listen before going to work, but they're very same-y and the accompanying orchestra is a bit too saccharine for me.

I hate this haha

A+ production quality! There's just no punch to it. Yacht Rock is apt...

I LOVE FEMALE RAGE

The beats are good, but the lyrics pissed me off.

Kind of fades into the background for me

Feels very bland

It's Stevie Wonder. Easy to like

Banger after banger on this one-- people calling 80's style production 'corny' need to get over themselves!

Wat de fuck haha

This guy knows how to have fun with it!

Tried my best to not let my dislike of Nick Cave cloud how much I also dislike his music. Succeeded, but had a bad time.

I would have loved this when I was 15

He's all right at what he does, it's just not my thing at all

The algorythm is just feeding me straight slop and I'm eating it up

It's hard to describe what's off about this record... the vocals lack heart or conviction somehow?

When I got my first Iron Maiden album I thought their music was going to sound horrible. I was pleasantly surprised by "The Number of the Beast" and gave it a high rating. This time I was actually kind of excited! Turns out I wasn't entirely wrong about Iron Maiden after all. It sounds meh and the lyrics make it much worse. "Charlotte the Harlot" is demeaning, mean-spirited, and misogynistic as fuck. "Prowler" is just gross. The type of music I imagine antisocial losers listen to while claiming they're just "misunderstood nice guys."

My first Beatles album! It's not really my vibe but it's still undeniably GOOD music

I love Bowie's creativity and talent but it's just not for me at the end of the day. I'm sorry Bowie fans

By all accounts a perfect record, except that the genre just doesn't 'click' for me. Except "Planet Caravan," which is awesome.

A bit amateurish, but very charming. "Fit But You Know It" is such a bop-- don't you just hate it when a good-looking woman is confident?? lmao. I had fun with it at the end of the day, which is all that matters!

So fucking good. I need to check out more of their music.

So lukewarm it somehow becomes aggravating

I don't think I'll ever tire of this sound! Cass Elliot has a beautiful voice. Too bad this band's memory is tainted by John Phillips, Rest in Piss to that one.

Don't get me wrong! I did NOT give this three stars because of how 80s it is. I will NEVER get tired of 80s music! I gave this three stars because I don't think British men should be allowed to make soul music.

Slightly overwhelming to get into, but goddamn it works! "Siberian Khatru" is beautiful.

Meh

I just don't get it

I must be missing something...

This has to be one of the ugliest album covers of all time. The album itself isn't bad at all, but the fact that it's considered one of the greatest of all time makes me feel like I'm taking crazy pills. I just don't get the Beatles at all.

Fuck it, I'm saying it: I hate "skits" in hip-hop music. They don't sound good, they're misogynistic half the time, and I've never heard one that actually made me laugh. "De La Orgee" was the first time in this entire challenge that I had to stop what I was doing to skip a track.