1001 Albums Summary

So, I get it, I understand why this album is on the list, it’s just not really my taste. I do like the rawness of her voice and I feel like the album could have been released in pretty much any decade and it would work. Coming in, I had heard Rehab and am not a huge fan of it. You Know I’m No Good and Tears Dry On Their Own were my favorites. Nothing was bad, but I cannot imagine listening to the album again.

First off, no clue why people hear Tony Danza as an often misheard lyric. I was familiar with a few of the songs and can see that if this came on my music on random, I would probably not skip. The combination of Taupins lyrics and Elton’s voice and piano is easily recognizable. I did find myself enjoying the songs I had not heard. This is where I wish I could give half step ratings as this is really a 3.5 for me. Madman Across the Water was my favorite song and had elements of other genres with a hint of prog.

Rhyming game is spot on; not sure that’s a good thing. Honestly didn’t dislike anything, but also nothing stood out to me. Doubt I would listen to this again but it is not horrible.

6.8

8.2

8.0

Have to rate a 2.5; better than Amy Winhouse but worse than Beck. Just really boring.

I had always heard of the album but never really listened to it as it really isn’t my thing. I was surprised as it really was a well done album. I also discovered the son John Wayne Gacy, Jr which is just haunting. I think this is a straight up 3

Thinking maybe a little better than the Beck album so giving the same rating.

Literally only one song I don’t care for, I’m in Touch With Your World. I am struggling where to put this album though. I don’t think I can put it at a 5 but it is a super solid album and is in my listening wheelhouse. Think I will call this an 8.7

Not really understanding why this is on the list. Not bad for background music but very repetitive. I don’t mind electronic music but I feel there are better albums that represent

6.0

6.2

1.5

6.4

6.3

6.0

7.0

7.6