1001 Albums Summary

Enjoyed a few individual songs but struggled with the full album. Listening context may be important, it’s not an album for first thing in the morning.

Certainly my favourite band of all time and probably my fav album. Such a brilliant reflection of teenage life in the 00s, and I love all the Sheffield references. Alex Turner’s lyrics are genius as is the music. I struggle to believe that it was written by a group of teenagers. The individual songs are incredible and there isn’t a single track on the album that I skip. If only there more recent music was this good!

Completely fine. A couple of good songs. I’d be unlikely to listen to this as an album again.

I hadn’t heard of this artist before. Chill easy listening. Settled my nervous system after a busy day.

I was surprised by how many songs I knew on this album. Some of the songs I liked, some I did not (Everybody has a dream). Also the slow 80’s Sax gives me the ick. 2.5/5

Giving less-good Beatles vibes. No standout songs. Didn’t really enjoy and wouldn’t listen again.

I thoroughly enjoyed the second half of this album, from Downward Train onwards. Will listen again.

I can appreciate this album. I found the siren backing tracks unnerving. Not really my jam. 2.5/5

This album made me wonder about Mick Jagger and his relationship with his mum! Enjoyed some songs, I can imagine it being great in its day. 2.4/5

If I wanted to listen to The Beach Boys I would listen to their original albums.

Love this album, some great tracks. It’s aged well. I find the lyrics interesting and I enjoy how the instruments build throughout the album. Looking forward to my next listen.

Enjoyed. Obviously recognised a few songs. She was a beautiful voice which sounded quite different on a few tracks. 3.3/5

Prince is a great musician but was disappointed by the lack of music on this album. The electro-pop is not my vibe.

Very pleased I’ve listened to this. Metallica are a band that I thought I’d enjoy the more mainstream singles but not the albums, I was wrong. It gives Led Zep vibes at times and the lead singer has a great voice. 3.7/5

I appreciate the idea of Jazz, especially when live, but it actually makes me feel anxious and on edge.

I like this album. My main criticism is that some of the songs blend together. 3.6/5

Enjoyed. Particularly the familiar sample and mixed-gender vocals. 3..4/5

Really enjoyed this album. The tracks are very unique, which keeps it interesting. Loved the vocals and instrumentals. I recognise a lot of songs from film and TV but the whole album reminds me of a Tarantino soundtrack. Looking forward to my next listen.

I strongly believe that each artist should only be allowed their best two or three albums on this list, to stop shite like this getting on. If this wasn’t Bowie it would not be on this list!

I imagine that this was great at the time and inspired many artists. Now I find it fairly boring. All the tracks are very similar. I didn’t realise a lot of the songs are covers! Feels like cheating!

Great album. Can only be described as ‘proper’ music.

Snoozefest.

Much improved on a second listen. Gave led-zep vibes at times. Not sure about the rock flute.

Only great albums can be tolerated/enjoyed during bad times. This one got me through a day of my child vomiting everywhere, and I’d still happily listen again today.