1001 Albums Summary

A bit ahead of it's time, I see why it is popular and revered, however nothing really stands out to me. Just nice smooth listening.

1. ★ Statesboro Blues - Good start to the album, great recording and guitar 2. Done Somebody Wrong - Is groove… maybe not much else 3. Stormy Monday - Like nighttime jazz in a cafe 4. You Don’t Love Me - Nice breakdown in beginning; almost halfway through, feeling done 5. Hot ‘Lanta - It’s nice to listen to and all, but it’s just not for me, really I could say this for the whole album so far 6. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - … okay that’s enough 7. Whipping Post - Okay I’m done! Never really heard of this band before. I think they’re talented, but just not for me. One star for talent and one star for passion… then minus one star for dragging it out too long. Just something that I would never listen to again.

A very ethereal, dream-like album. Indie has never been a big genre for me, but I feel this album has exceeded my expectations while at the same time being exactly what I expected . There are some really great songs, namely Cherry-Coloured Funk, which drew me into the album right away, and Fifty-Fifty Crown. I think that it fell a bit away at the end, but overall a good album.

I don’t listen to Elvis, but I can see from this album why he was so popular; there are some good tunes in here. Some stand outs to me were “Wearin’ That Loved On Look”, “Long Black Limousine”, & “Suspicious Minds”.

It’s fine, I guess I just don’t get it. The only track that really stood out to me was “Meat is Murder”, I love the darkness of the track. It's different than the rest of the album, but I think that's what makes it good to me.

I enjoy the first track, it definitely feels very 80s! “Head Over Heels” is also great, I love the dramatic scales up during the pre chorus and down during the verses. It feels airy, but also intense at the same time. “When All Is Said and Done” feels like a song that would play at the end of an 80s movie about the cheesy and romantic happenings at the end of the main characters senior year. The chorus of “Soldier” really solidifies it as another stand out song for me. “I Let the Music Speak” has an amazing atmosphere that feels as if it was played in an open cobwebbed tower with a ghostly pianist and singer at the reins. I also enjoyed “Two for the Price of One”, which was less serious than the previous tracks, but still sounded like it belonged. This is a record that I would definitely add to my collection! I’ve never taken the time to listen to ABBA outside of hits before, so this was a pleasant surprise for me. Thank you ABBA for not giving me another dud album to regret on this journey.

This album feels very ahead of its time; it sounds straight out of the 90s punk scenes. Stand outs to me are “It’s Expected I’m Gone”, “Retreat”, and “History Lesson, Pt. 2”. Though I like this album, it doesn’t feel like one that I would pull out very often, especially with the sheer volume of it. I like the songs, but it just goes on too long for my taste. Maybe my attention span is too short, but the thought of sticking around at full attention for 43 tracks takes this album down a bit, no matter the content. The songs are all catchy, unique enough, and cohesive, but the constant moving through short track after short track leaves me feeling a bit wanting.

“Hello Morning” started pretty bad, then built up with guitar and drums which saved it from immediate no, but then it tried to burst my ear drums so it went to maybe. I enjoy what’s going on behind, but not in front. I think this must strike a pretty good balance between noise and rock, so I can see the appeal as it did help me actually focus on my work. It’s just not something I would not go out of my way to listen to, and it also hurt my head a bit.

I guess it was fine. I loved Hunky Dory, but this album just doesn’t do anything for me. I'm actually disappointed that I'm disappointed.

These tracks just make me feel like I’m on the beach with the sun on my face and a drink in my hand. I already love Reggae and island sound so this was a win for me.

I just don’t get it. I like the harmonica parts, but that’s about it. I feel like there is really nothing of substance in this music, and I’d rather spend my time listening to anything else.

Some nice songs on an easygoing album.

There are a lot of great tracks on this album that I’m drawn to: “To Zion”, “Doo Wop”, “I Used to Love Him”, “Forgive Them Father”, “Nothing Even Matters”, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”, & “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”. However, a couple tracks (like “When It Hurts so Bad”) drag on forever while saying a lot of nothing. This makes the album feel very drawn out just for the “art” of it. Despite this trouble I had with it dragging in the middle, the end of the album is really strong, bringing this to five stars.

Already listened. Favorite tracks are “Dreams”, “You Make Loving Fun”, and “Second Hand News”.

I can’t believe it… I don’t regret listening to a folk rock album. It’s finally happened… But seriously, not a bad album at all. There’s a couple songs that I like though nothing really stands out to me throughout the whole album. Nice listen though, even through a migraine. I’m so pleased that I am giving it 3 whole stars and considering giving it another listen. Favorite tracks: Tell Me Why & Only Love Can Break Your Heart. Edit: I took another listen to tracks that I wasn’t sure about, and I’m adding another star. New favorites: Tell Me Why, Only Love Can Break Your Heart, Oh Lonesome Me, & Don’t Let It Bring You Down. And ya know what, I like his voice.

A lot of haunting sounds that I appreciate. Then there’s Vermilion Kisses, which kind of confused me. How does this track fit into this imaginary movie? I understand the point of it, but not the storybook weirdness that unfolded. I love the jazz and rock elements of this album the most. It’s a 4 for me because I don’t think I’ll listen to it in full again, but it has quite a few songs that I would listen to on their own.

A technically good album that unfortunately doesn’t interest me very much. The songs feel like very good easy listening jams. Won’t listen to again. Favorite song: English Rose.

Says it’s hip hop, sounds more like Limp Bizkit. I would rather just listen to Limp Bizkit. 2 stars for fun though.

What an interesting mix of pop and folk. Sometimes it sounds like he’s barely singing, just his whispering gravely voice right in your ear. It actually makes me uncomfortable. Favorite songs: First We Take Manhattan & Jazz Police.

Some nice easy going tracks to jam to. Not much else. Favorite tracks: Candy Says, Pale Blue Eyes, & After Hours.

Favorite tracks: Brown Sugar, Me and Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine, Cruisin’, & When We Get By.

Some decent songs I guess. I’ve definitely heard Song 2 before, but that’s about it.

Really amazing playing from Ravi, I love the sound of the Sitar and drums! The twangs and resonance of the sound makes the Sitar a stand out instrument, so no wonder it is so well known across the world in the modern day (even if people don’t know what it’s called or looks like). Not a fan of the talking parts but I understand why they’re there. I could handle just a pure classical album from anywhere honestly.

I love the sax on Dumb Waiters, well really everywhere. It really makes this album stand out from other New Wave albums on here. All in all I liked it. Favorite tracks: Pretty In Pink, Dumb Waiters, & She Is Mine.

I really liked it. Favorite tracks: Everything In Its Right Place, The National Anthem, Idioteque & Untitled.

Very fun synth pop. A very surprised 4 from me. Definitely worth the listen.

I enjoyed the instrumentation of Cheree, Girl was very interesting, but I actually liked it. The middle of Frankie Teardrop made me chuckle, which I don’t think was the intended effect??? I don’t think I’ve ever had a song make me laugh before, so in that way, this album IS very unique and groundbreaking. Overall, not unenjoyable. Favorite tracks: Cheree, Girl.

Some actually nice indie rock. It goes a little long though.

Favorite tracks: Penitentiary Philosophy, Didn’t Cha Know, My Life, & A.D. 2000. I enjoyed it, but not enough to add to my physical collection.

I love the menacing bass of Scentless Apprentice, but I did not enjoy the yelling. That’s unfortunate. Favorite songs: Heart-Shaped Box, Rape Me.

I would consider this good music for in the background when you’re bored laying upside down in your bed I guess.

I like this better than Ziggy. I really enjoy the ambiance in tracks like Speed of Life and Warszawa. It makes the album feel like a movie soundtrack. Actually very enjoyable. Favorite Tracks: Always Crashing in the Same Car, A New Career in a New Town, Warszawa, Art Decade

First track is a really good start, very classic metal. I love the use of acoustic guitar that brings an extra layer of darkness to tracks like Desperate Cry. Lacuna Coil uses this effect in Comalies and that’s one of my top albums of all time. Coincidence??? As far as metal goes, this feels pretty tame, which makes it pretty perfect for my taste. Favorite tracks: Arise, Desperate Cry, Subtraction, & Infected Voice.

Really strong start to the album, kind of dips off. I don’t hate it. Favorite tracks: Stephanie Knows Who & Orange Skies.

Not my favorite. Heroes < Low & Hunky Dory.

Favorite tracks: Starlight, Supermassive Black Hole (I’m not even going to pretend this one isn’t because of nostalgia), Assassin, & Glorious.

Not really my thing. By the near end of some songs I was over it and skipping to the next track. Was gonna be two stars, but the boredom overtook me.

Wow, I really just do not like this kind of music at all. This sucked. I actually regret taking the time to listen to this album, and I’m just glad it’s only 29 minutes long and not an hour. This album has really earned a one star rating, more than the any of the other one stars I’ve rated. Maybe I’ve been too harsh on them. Allman Brothers Band, Leonard Cohen & Blur, I apologize for putting you on the same level as this dookie. If I could, this would rate this zero stars.

Never heard of this band or album, and but it seems like it could be interesting just from the song names. Not unenjoyable at all, I think the instrumentals are beautiful. I’ve liked almost none of the folk rock I’ve been handed so far, so this is very nice. Might be better if it was just a little shorter.

Started out SO good, and then just fell off on track 5 until track 11. If those 6 tracks were taken off, this would be an easy 5 star for me. Yeah, it would be really short then, but maybe they should have just put better tracks there in the first place. I gave that section a second chance and it still just doesn’t make the cut. It’s not that the tracks are bad, but they’re just boring and take me out of the flow of the album. Favorite tracks: Brighton Rock, Killer Queen, Flick of the Wrist, & Bring Back Leroy Brown.