Reviews by aroomacanvas

Straight classic in the rap genre. Biting, intense lyricism and amazing crisp production and beats.

Another really cool funk album I hadn't heard before this project. I love the folksier sound mixed in here and the use of drum machines.

Absolute classic of hip-hop. I have so many nostalgic memories tied to this album. The sampling game here is just unparalleled.

First of all, that name is incredible.

This is really great though. I dig the mix of country and rock. The vocal harmonies are incredible especially on headphones and the mix is really well done.

Definitely the most important hip-hop album of the 21st century so far in my opinion. Musically, it's incredible with gorgeous, jazzy, varied production. Lyrically it's Kendrick's peak which is saying something considering how consistent he is. The recurring poem to Tupac ties it together perfectly.

Fun poppy psych music but only barely hints at the potential of what was to come. As far as PF releases go this one isn't nearly as essential in my opinion.

I can't really say anything new about Hendrix's guitar playing and how important and influential it was. This album is an inarguable inclusion in this book.

That said, it's clearly a 60s album from the aggressive abuse of stereo panning throughout.

Such a classic, hard hitting 90s sound. Feels very emblematic of its era without feeling dated. The vocals are just sex.

Tom Petty is one of the greatest. I think some of the later heartbreakers stuff beats this album but it still rocks.

I'm confused how a 2021 album is even on this list? I think if I'd heard it elsewhere I may have even liked this, but seeing it here puts higher expectations on it that this just doesn't deliver. To be canonized that quickly, an album would have to be something truly groundbreaking. This is not that. It isn't bad either though.

Insanely powerful and dense album. I get chills at the line in Girl Loves Me when he says "Where the fuck did Monday go?" I know he couldn't have known when he wrote that lyric but he died on a Sunday so he literally didn't experience that Monday.

I never knew how much I'd love funk until 1001 albums so I'm grateful for that. I really dig how comparatively dark and contemplative this album is to the other funk I've heard too. Adding it to the "need on vinyl" list.

Solid production and guitarwork. Alison is a fantastic song. Could use a bit more to help it stand out though.

Generic boring butt rock. Dave should've stuck to drumming, he was good at that.

Classic album. I need some Talking Heads vinyl stat. I love the guitar work in particular.

Sounds a lot like discount Depeche Mode. Not bad but I don't know why I'd listen to this when I could just listen to Depeche Mode.

I haven't given Willie enough listens. I really dug the sparse instrumentation and lyricism here. The closing track in particular was simply gorgeous sounding.

Love me some Neil Young. It's fun to hear more electric performances like this even if I prefer the more chill typical versions.

An absolute classic rock album in the vein of The Beatles. Dig the lyricism and the instrumentation. '69 was such a great year for music.

Classic thrash album. Thrash is one of if not my favorite metal genre. I don't like Megadeth as much as the other 3 of the big 4 but this album still slays.