Rated 8/10
This is the type of album I love discovering through 1001 Albums. I don't think I ever would've listened to it otherwise, but I'm really enjoying it. It's fun, catchy and upbeat with more varied and interesting instrumentation than a lot of early '60s music I've heard.
Rated 10/10
One of those albums that 100% deserves every bit of praise it's gotten. Catchy, bombastic beats. Socially conscious and powerful lyrics. Incredibly flow and lyricism. Fuck tha police.
Rated 6/10
Simple catchy melodic punk. Not reinventing the wheel but it's still a fun listen.
Gorgeous and haunting at the same time. I need to get some of their stuff on wax for sure.
Rated 6/10
I wish I knew more about salsa so I could appreciate what makes this album in particular special in the genre. I do really like it though!
Rated 10/10
Straight fire and more relevant than ever. Fuck any nazis that think they have a right to listen to this. Learn to read.
Classic punk rock but with a bit more sheen and production to it which I love.
Rated 8/10
Middle school me's favorite album and still one I return to all the time. I have a lot of issues with Metallica as people but the music still slaps (at least until the later stuff).
Rated 8/10
I like this a bit more than their self-titled I think. It has a bit more of the psychedelic edge to it that offsets the Americana aspect which I'm not quite as into. Fun album.
Rated 6/10
I've heard a lot of her songs through the radio and whatnot but don't think I've ever sat down and listened to an entire project. I really dig it. Great beats from Timbaland and her flow and lyrics are mostly on point. Minus some gross casual racism on the first track at least.
Rated 6/10
Coldplay are underrated honestly. This album is really great. Beats britpop for sure.
Rated 6/10
Really pretty chamber pop arrangements. Lyrically it's a bit trite but it's bearable.
Rated 4/10
I casually enjoy LDR but hadn't listened to this one yet. It's pretty solid. I still think that adding an album to this list a year after release is ridiculous though. It's simply too soon to call it an album you MUST hear before you die. Viewing it through that lens is less favorable unfortunately.
Rated 4/10
Her music isn't really my thing but DAMN does she have pipes. What a gorgeous voice.
Rated 4/10
Fine just kinda boring classic rock. Instrumentally it's enjoyable. The lyrics are pretty trite though.
Rated 8/10
What a wild mix of bossa nova, electronic and jazz. His life story seems really interesting too, although tragic. I'm happy I learned about this.
Rated 10/10
Classic prog weirdness. Love this album.
Rated 6/10
Upbeat, jazzy hip hop with some great instrumentation and production. I like it.
Rated 10/10
Truly iconic album. Probably the "prettiest" Radiohead album and my second favorite behind Kid A. The PWYW structure was also groundbreaking and influential.
Rated 8/10
Love Sly. Great funk. This one is a bit more pop-oriented than There's a Riot Goin' On but still really solid.
