1001 Albums Summary

Good early peppers.

Maybe it’s because I havn’t listened to piano music in awhile, but really enjoyed the listen.

Not everything Dylan touched was gold…

Arguably the 5th or 6th best Stevie album…. But it’s still Stevie. 4/5

Great album… but trying to be judicious in the rankings. Very solid 3/5

100/10. RIP D’Angelo. So smooth, so cool. He was on my list of artists I have wanted to see for a long time and never made it happen😢

Beatles are one of the biggest bands ever for a reason… but not one of their best albums. 3.5

It’s fine. Was never a huge Screaming Trees guy…

I really like live albums… but cheap trick isn’t there to off my list. Need to be in the mood for them.

Classic album and huge influence on a lot of acts I like.

Enjoyed the album, but not in the regular rotation.

I get down with it. Fun beats and vibe.

That vintage sound is money… but still only a 3/5 but me

Didn’t do it for me today. Almost too apathetic.

Super fun, but have to be in mood. I remember having a fishbone shirt when I was younger (like 8), but had no idea who they were.

Enjoyed the hits. Not a five, but close.

Iconic album … but only a 4 four for me. It’s not that I don’t like it… I just find myself skipping some songs.

Cool indie sound… so 3. But not sure if I will revisit soon.

Love Bowie… but this wasn’t my favorite album of his.

Love this album… no skips. Whenever I talk about a top albums, this one comes up. Full 5/5.

Really solid album. Really liked it for a long time. It embodies that hip hop soul sound of the time.

Was not familiar with the group… found some catchy tunes… 2.5.

I really like David Gray… cool voice with good instrumentals behind him. Sold 7.5/10

Liked in high school but doesn’t have the staying power as other albums. Probably just under a 3.

I have never done a deep dive on Genesis… although maybe I should (although I listened to other stuff on different albums and liked them more…) solid 3.

What was that hot garbage? Ok, maybe hot garbage is a little harsh. In the right mood that might work… but I was not in the mood to go all experimental prog jazz today. Only a 1 😬

Love this album. It’s just an amazing ride through a chill guitar dad rock. Full 5/5

I like the cars… but they are not I regular rotation. Good background music.

Didn’t love the singers voice. Tunes had a nice beat. Probably won’t revisit anytime soon.

Best singer I have ever seen live. This album is a masterpiece and really live everything she puts out. Full 5/5.

One of the coolest sounding rock bands. Two days in a row with full 5/5 albums.

A crappy Rolling Stones… would enjoy in a small club… but not beyond that.

I have really leaned into jazz lately and this hits just right.

Solid 3.5. REM is one of those bands I liked in high school and still really enjoy. I really wish they would play live again! It’s a unique voice on top of solid instrumentals. Not REM’s best album, but a lot to like.

His album Harvest is a 5… after the gold rush…a 2.5. He has a unique voice that, for me, only works on certain songs. This album has some… but just some.

I like a good rap album with skits. It’s nostalgic and can be clever. This wasn’t my favorite… but respect the artistry. 2.5

Talking heads are a favorite (Remain in the Light is an all time album). This album has its bright moments… but also had a few lowlights as well. I’ll go 3.5.

Don’t know if it’s because it’s a Friday and it is getting warmer out, but really enjoyed the listen. Much better than the other Dylan album. Solid 4

Funky, groovy, and on YouTube because… you know, Spotify, so I had to stay engaged. Anytime an album makes you want to get up and dance… solid.

Listening brought me back to Graceland… Elvis’ story is so complicated and sad… but I feel like 60’s Elvis was a little too canned. 3.4

I feel like the 80s are a bit of a hole in my listening habits, but maybe I should revisit. Really great album. There is a reason he is in hall of fame.

He has such a deep catalog… liked it alot more than the previous album we reviewed. Fun experimental 70s album… sign me up.

Good in the right setting… but not something I will revisit often.

Solid album… didn’t blow me away, but enjoyed it. Solid 3.

Really enjoyed the album. Not the most sonically advanced record, but something about their voices and lyrics hits me the right way.

Did not expect to enjoy that as much as I did. Even had some jam adjacent psych rock… 3.9

Is it bad if I rate this album a 3? Just average? Moments I really enjoyed, but felt disjointed at times… I’m a horrible person.

100/10… one of my favorites bands of all time. Just the right amount of energy/funk/rock/hiphop/freedom. Also one of the most electric live bands out there. A true 5 gem.

I’ll go 3.4…. Early electronic sounds that are fun for a moment, but no sticking power FOR ME (I capitalized “for me,” so don’t “at” me). I really want it to be cooler…

Never heard of this group before, but the voice was pretty recognizable. Of Albarn’s projects, blur and Gorillaz are far better (IMO) than this record. I probably like rocket juice and the moon more too… but don’t mean this album is bad… maybe will grow on me.

Good synth fun… but not something I will revisit. It’s like art where you are like… that’s nice but not something I will seek out.

Really dig this album. It’s fun, accessible and musically interesting. 4.7.

Do I not like Bowie’s voice? Is that it? Other than some hits, I have not dug deep into Bowie. Most of these songs started with a decent groove and some sax too…Bowie’s voice didn’t make them better. (Although Fame is an absolute banggggger). 3.6

I really like Curtis Mayfield’s voice though.. and that funk. Going 4.1 on this.

Kind of got bored… wasn’t horrible, but not feeling it.

I really like Lynyrd Skynyrd… does that make me a bad person?? Super solid 4.7 Free bird…one of the best.

Felt a bit cheesy for me… couldn’t really get into it.

Had not really dug into war other than their hits. That was a mistake and I ask for forgiveness. This group is rad.

It has been awhile since I listened to this album… still stands up. 3.8.

RIP Freddy. Queen is an amazing worldwide phenomenon. Not every song on this album is generational, but some generational ones on it for sure. 4.4

Probably would have liked them more in high school… but not bad.

I’m not a huge 80s guy, but Jesus and the Mary chain are an exception. 3.6

It’s wild something recorded in 1959 can still resonate. If that isn’t a testament of music I don’t know what is. 3.4.

Honestly… could not get into it. Some songs were more NIN sounding and could get behind. But the rest felt less musical and more shock to me. 1.2

I feel like this was a good get out of bed and start the day album. However, unlikely I revisit anytime soon. 2.8

70s rock at its finest. Tight band, fun songs, and lots of nostalgia. 4.3.

Listened to this one twice. First time I did not like it… the second time I was more chill and really liked it. Prob go a 3 👏

So smoooooth and a great voice. I’m going to go 4.4.

I liked this more than I thought I would. Have always thought Rod Stewart was cheesy, but this album was catchy and fun. 3.4

5… don’t need to say anything else.

What was that… never heard of this artist and will probably not revisit… but that music had feeling and I appreciate that.

I listened to a ton of punk during my youth (still so if the mood is right). I love that it is so “bad” it is actually good. 3.6

I loved it at first… and then I found myself wanting to change the station. I guess I like my salsa like I like wasabi… just a touch. 2.7

Transformative rock… really enjoyed all the way through. 4.1

Felt… boring. Never heard of this group and might not again (sorry).

Low key vibed with the pop star. Beautiful and dirty… going 4.0

Fight the power!!! Felt a bit repetitive at times, but solid 3.3

If I was cooler I feel like I would like them more… but not bad. 3.0

I like the name of the group 😂. I vibe with some of the tunes (shout out take your mama)… but over all only going 2.2. Hard to really get into it.

I was just talking about how the fleet foxes injected me with energy once… great chill but still upbeat album. Going 4.5!!

Just my kind of weird. Quality 4.3.

Didn’t do tons for me. I mean, it’s no pixies. All and all can only go 2.3.

At one point this was one of my favorite albums (along with the foo fighters self titled album). While it is still an absolute gem, has not had the staying power as other albums… 4.3

Loved this jazz offering. Smooth cool and satisfying. 4.2

Live and energetic… love it! Wish I could be a fly the wall during this show. 4.4

One of the most underrated groups. So funky and fun. Some of their other albums are better, but a real solid 4.3.

As long as I picture an angry man singing, then I like it. I’d say a solid 3.2

Banger on top of banger on top of banger… unfortunately I really dislike the Gallagher brothers… but the album is a very quality 4.4.

I’m here for it. The gritty synth, driving beats, blues riffs, and wacky Morrison vocals. 4.2

I feel like I’m at riot fest. Quality old school I don’t care rock. Solid3.4

Song 2 is an absolute banger… rest of the album suffers because that is such a good song. 2.8

Not even a top 4 stevie album and still a very solid 4.5. One of the best. Dancing crying and contemplating here while watching volleyball. Takes you to a better world. Stevie!!!!

I know I’m supposed to like dinosaur jr more, but it has never clicked for me. Decent rock…but really only a 2.1 today.

When born on the bayou started, I knew I was in the right place. Proud Mary… yes! Could have done without the good golly Miss Molly cover… but love me some ccr. 4.4

I listened to it twice, and both times I was like, I should really like this. It has all the elements of songs I usually like…. But I just don’t. 1.8

I love Paul Simon and Train in the Distance is my favorite tune of his. The rest of the album Is really good, but not great. Strong 4.1

I’ve tried to get into MBV before. I guess there is a reason I never could. Trying way too hard to be cool. I said it. 1.8

Chicago’s own Common! Excited to see him on this list. So smooth and chill but at the same time insuring. 4.1

Don’t hate me… but I liked it. Gritty instruments, and a Dylan that still tried to sing. Call me crazy, but 3.4

That was rough. The mix, the songs, the vocals… even the cover. If I never listen to the cramps again that will be too much. 1.4.

Great early 2000s alt rock. Not the same staying power as some other albums of that period, but a 3.8.

This is one of the 1001 best albums??? Musically I interesting at times, but no plans to revisit. 2.0

When I first read it I thought it said Sex Pistols, clicked the link and the humpty dance came on… there was a real cheesy period of rap and this fit right in that. I can get down at times, but only a 2.3 for me.

The story telling, the make you feel at home melodies, the whole package. 5 stars. Thank you John Prine!

Will I get canceled if I say this album is very average? Cancel me… 3.0

Crunchy bayou rock… hell yes. Album doesn’t have the huge hits, but it doesn’t need them. 4.2

I feel like I would have liked this a lot more if I was a lesbian. I love Joni, but not feeling this album more than a 3.3.

80s music is usually not my jam… but Tears for Fears is one of the few exceptions. Such a solid album, so many hits. Right when Everybody Wants to Rule the World comes on… all the feels. 4.5

I bopped to this back in the day. I mean… I enjoy it. It’s not transcendent to me. But a solid 3.7

Is he a great singer? No. Is the music complicated and clean? No. But this is just great mad old man music (even when he was young), and it has grown on me. 3.6

Yooooo! Black Crowes are a bop. This album is fun, loud, and hits when the mood is right. 4.5

If it’s going to that kind of party I’m gonna stick my dick in the mashed potatoes!! This brings be back to riding in the back of my friend’s truck to basketball practice after school and it still holds up. 4.8 love it!!

I’ll be honest, never really gave air a good listen to before. That was wrong. Really enjoyed this! 3.4

Was not in the mood for some wanna be rock stars (I might get hit by lighting). 2.1

Yes this is long… but honestly could have been longer. I think I only knew my sweet lord… but sweet lord I need to listen to more GH!! 4.1

I really liked this album when it came out. I still think Two Weeks is a great capture of the sound of that period. However, the rest of the album has not held up for me. Going to go 2.7 on this one. Not horrible, but a fading tribute to 2009.

I feel like Tobias on arrested development taking the $12 shuttle to the airport: excited at first but as it goes on and on and on… the more I want to get off the bus. 2.5

If your name is suicide and your album is bloody you better bring it… but they did not. Ugh. Did I listen to an snl skit of someone trying to be cool but it was just unpretentious schtick? 1.1

That was fun… I kinda turned into a theater kid for a bit and had a good time! 4.3

I have never gotten into Elvis Costello… I feel like I am supposed to. Pretty average 2.4

Was in an upbeat mood… and now I feel like a slug. It’s not bad… just blah-ish. 2.5

I loved this album in the 90s and I still love it. Some of it is experimental, but the thing about experimental music is the more you listen to it the more approachable it comes and it just becomes a jam. 4.4.

Not my favorite ABBA album, but middle of the road ABBA is still a good listen. 3.4

Why do I know so many of these songs? And why are they catchy? And why do I keep bopping my head? Do I like Britney Spears? No I tell myself… it’s bubble gum pop… you love it. Still only a 3.8 though.

That’s one of the greatest 1001 albums? Pretentious much?? 2

If I ever find myself in a pub I am putting on cigarettes & alcohol and burning it down like a bad ass in a cool jacket and boots… album bangs. 4.4

Was not familiar with Sparks, but I am glad I do now. I never want to meet them in real life, but if they were playing a festival I would check them out. 3.4

This came out in 1997… I was 17 and was deep into music and these guys didn’t even blip on my radar… and good… sooo, as the kids say, mid. 2.4

Swoooon. Am I allowed to say that about Paul Simon? The music, lyrics, and even the voice. I even liked the blues tunes… 4.7.

More Paul Simon… fun two day run. Fun fact the high school choir sang bridge over troubled water at the recent graduation. Cecilia! Boxer! Going back to back 4.7s!

You know when a singer is so bad you actually end up enjoying it? It’s giving those vibes… for the first few songs and then it dies off. A bit of a temu ramones/stones. Didn’t hate it… but also not going to add it to the rotation. 2.7

When I started it I really dug the music… but then the dude started singing … ugh… do not like his voice. What does Linda see in him? Is he hung like a horse? I don’t know… I don’t get it. There is a version on Spotify that included some live songs - those were the highlights for me. 2.8

That’s a five from me. Musically it tickles my brain the right way. It just makes me smile and want to dance. I have lots of great memories of this album. I bought it in vinyl at amoeba in Hollywood, saw Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew play it in full in Chicago a few years ago, and recently saw David Byrne play some songs for this album. Everyone it just makes me want to smile and put on an oversized suit and dance. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Love me some Tupac. His flow and beats harken of a simpler time 😂 … but will say some of the harsher lyrics are a bit off putting in a weird way (where as in high school I was all about it 🤷) . Man I would old. Dear mama is an absolute gem. I’m going to go 4.4.

Decent 90s rap… but just on in the background. Nothing jumped out as something I plan to revisit.. 2.4

You make me feel so young comes on and I immediately tear up. What an absolute masterpiece. Can you imagine sipping on some whisky neat while this guy croons with a big band behind him? 4.7— loved listening to ol’ blue eyes

Did I listen to disc 2… nope, I value my dignity and worth. I didn’t know music could be this bad. The middle school band that practices by the town square blows these guys out of the water.

I previously said the 80s sound is not my vibe… with some exceptions (tears for fears being one of them). This is not one of those exceptions. It’s not horrible… but not my jam. 2.0

Man… this was actually fun - in the weirdest way possible. A fun little surprise, but musically can only give it a 2.4 😂

👸 Rock legends. Just an album you can put on and your broom becomes a guitar and microphone. 4.2

You smell that??? That’s some funky shiiiit. Love love love this vibe. 4.5

Eh… I really don’t know what else to say. I like hole more than this band. Hard pass. 1.8

Pleasantly surprised by this album. Totally transported me to a hip 1950s that is entirely created in my mind. 4.1

I remember when fever Ray made a live comeback and people were excited. I was like, I don’t know fever Ray… should I? I did a bit of a dive and decided that was not for me. This album reaffirmed that feeling. 1.8

Sorry… a couple tunes felt like the 90s hey day… the rest of the album fell flat for me. 2.4.

I feel like I to listen to listen album multiple times back in the day before I liked it… and then I loved it. Solid 4.3 for that Frank ocean magic.

One of those absolute forces of nature… one of the great clean the house and listen albums. Floatin! 4.1

I love me some Randy Newman… but in small doses 😂. I feel like if I listened to a song a day it would be higher… but going 3.0

Have I said I usually dislike the late 70s and 80s sound scapes? This is a huge exception!!! Bowie for president. 4.4

Willie the pimp is a force to be reckoned with 😂 and I couldn’t explain why. He is so odd… yet still accessible. 4.1.

Glad to hear xtina is still dirty… I mean, girls got bops… not all super interesting, but fun pop fodder. 3.4

Damnit… more Randy Newman. It’s not a bad thing… but small doses of Randy are so much more enjoyable. Birmingham is a bop for sure… but sticking with 3.0

I would like it a lot more if I was on a beach… but I’m not. 2.7

Ok… maybe I do like 80s sounds and there are more exceptions than I thought. Money for nothing rips. Walk of life? Banger. Some tunes didn’t bring the same energy… but going 3.8

Yikes… not feeling this today. Sounds like someone in a cardigan whining about putting 2% milk in their coffee instead of soy milk.

Ohhh yea. I feel like Kramer in. Pimp suit strolling through manhattan. 🔥🔥🔥

A true gem of an album. From chill to absolutely lose your mind… great great album. 4.5

I feel like it’s unfair for this to be right after the white stripes. It’s a solid solid rock album… but gotta go 3.4.

I love how something from the 60s can still sound super cool and relevant, even though it got a little tired at times. 3.2

I was scared of this album before listening… 80s and by a band called Siouxsie and the Banshees 😬… and my fear was warranted. I thought melodically it was interesting at times, but could not connect with vocals or songs in total. 1.6

I have always liked the idea of Bjork… but never dived into her discography. And maybe that’s for the better. Don’t get me wrong, I like avant-garde pop as much as the next guy… but found myself wanting to skip early and often. 2.1

80s sound again… but low key it was a banger. Gary Newman thank you for making the rare 80s synth pop album that doesn’t suck.

I wanted to like it more… but leave the poor singing to Bob Dylan. I would see him live… but only For $10. 2.4

Hell yea!!! Pick up a keyboard and create a beat Using the factory settings to make a hit … Yes!! And the cartoon band members… it works. 4.1

Well… album cover caught my attention. The songs were simple and amateur … but not in a great ramones way. Eh.. 2.5

I feel like there is better Depeche Mode… but album is not slouch. Didn’t have the big bangers. But a solid 3 (which is alot for an 80s album).

Massive wet fart… for some reason I thought I liked this group, but this album didn’t do anything for me. 1.8

This is a top album… 5/5 all day every day. I could sash-ay to the album all day.

Putting aside she married Travis Kelce and has never really scratched my itch… album is a banger. 4.4.

SOS is such a better album… but was fun to listen to her earlier album. 3.3

Karen O is so cool. That was such a great listen. 4.4

Brought me back to high school with this one… although, I think I mentioned before, I sometimes cringe at the lyrics (which is weird since it isn’t a moral issue… just seems lazy 😬). But I still bop to this shit. 3.3

WOW… every time I listen to this album it gets better. Sooooo many masterpieces. 5/5… no notes.

Did I like it? Nope. Was it unlistenable… not really. Guess it’s a 2 😂

Could you imagine walking into a bar in the south with these guys ripping?? So good. Fogerty and gang are special. 4.3

Holy hell… loud, titillating rock and roll. Put this in the air buds and I think my hair grew 12 inches. 4.4 🤘

I know for a fact that I’m not a hipster because I still think the Ramones are better than the dolls… but the dolls are still super enjoyable. 3.6

I have a love hate relationship with this album. Beautiful day, stuck in a moment, elevation… one of the best first three songs on an album… but then it fizzles for me. I get it, everyone hates u2 because they forced everyone to get their album on apple… but they have hits… just that the rest of the songs don’t do it for me. 3.0

I don’t know what to say… I love it… but feel like Radiohead has so many other better albums. Hearing it with my noice canceling headphones certainly enhances the album. 4.1

One of Dylan’s better albums. A voice of a generation. 4.0

When I saw this pop up, I thought instant 5… and after listening for the millionth time, I still agree. The only knock is his best song (imo <- that is how kids say in my opinion… weird I know) northern sky is in a different album. I found Nick drake in college, and the person who introduced me to him was kinda pretentious so I thought I shouldn’t like Nick drake, but I love his music. I revisit it often. Never gets old. His story is so sad… gone too soon. But sometimes those tortured have some of the most beautiful things to say. 5