1001 Albums Summary

His voice is expressive, beautiful, otherworldly. But this album has just never really reached me emotionally. Nothing stands out lyrically and I'm almost bored by the music at times. Even Buckley's 'Hallelujah' isn't my favourite version. I can sort of see why so many people love this album, but I'm ready to stop trying to love it myself.

Thrilled to draw this all-timer today. Headphones on, volume UP. What can you say? Even utterly ubiquitous tracks like Sir Duke and Isn't She Lovely still delight. Didn't think I needed to hear them ever again but when they kicked in I was totally enraptured. These songs are undeniable. An easy five stars.

I haven't listened to the Doors since my teens and was pleasantly surprised to enjoy returning to them. I've never understood why people venerate Morrison as a lyricist, but his voice still gives me chills and there's plenty to enjoy in the band's blues-rock sound.

An era-defining sound that I have a lot of nostalgia for, but wow, a lot of these songs sound the same. I can't deny I had fun listening to this again though.

This one's not for me. Despite Winehouse's vocal talent, most of these tracks are fairly unmemorable and the album's sound just isn't my thing. Hard to believe she was only 19 when this was recorded because she already seems so jaded here. Poor kid.

Loved this - transportive, rich, and cohesive yet varied.

Cool, moody, synthy sound that outstays its welcome

This album gets better on every listen. Immaculate.