1001 Albums Summary

This was a fun album, more for the production than for the lyrics but I think the energy of the instrumental is what carries. It's like one long, extended song with incredible guitar rifts and then it ends and you're like wait what? In looking into the group formation you really can hear how this album/group lays the foundation for punk rock as a group. It feels thrilling to listen to. Best songs: I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement, Loudmouth, 53rd and 3rd, Let's Dance Weaknesses: this may have just been missed by me but they really weren't saying too much lyrically- I don't think they wanted to either (it seems more vibes)

I think this was a beautiful album but wasn’t for me. Biggest pro was the storytelling this man does, absolutely phenomenal. Faves: Can I Sleep in your arms

LOVED. Big fan of the blues genre and blues/soul focused take on these cover songs. An album that I will visit, that felt nice to listen to. I think there's a level of emotion that Otis Redding expresses in his voice that feels so authentic which makes these already familiar songs feel new Favorites: I Can't Get No satisfaction, Down in the Valley, Respect