Rated 10/10
Iconic.
There's not much to say and it's been overplayed so maybe doesn't have an impact on playing.
Nevertheless it's very assured, musically proficient and well produced so can't be knocked on that front.
Maybe if you don't like 70's rock?
Rated 2/10
It's pleasant- I can appreciate what they've tried but don't see what's so groundbreaking about this?
When I think of the albums that have missed out because their 'Genre-quota' of 25 albums was full I realise what's wrong with the album selection of the 1001.
Rated 10/10
Had this CD stuck in the car 20 years ago and must have played it a zillion times.
Still like it though- the tracks are like a soothing mantra to me.
On the face of it Play is a bunch of samples with a disco beat but I think the sum is greater than the parts.
Rated 10/10
Sumptuous and lovely.
Shades of Portishead, intricate orchestral arrangements and....yes it's ethereal.
I can understand why some find it boring because it's not ordinary.
It has all the ingredients I enjoy.
Rated 8/10
This is very modern in a retro way- has all the ingredients I like (musicianship, weird oddbeat things and wailing vocals that make no sense). It borrows from lots of other sources (in a good way) from Muse to Rush and even way back to 70's Prog and Psychadelic Rock.
The only thing I would level at it is that it feels very contrived ( which may be their intention?).
I do like it.
Rated 8/10
The Chilis are no longer cool to like, however at the time they were hot.
This has hits and is well packaged, produced and performed. Relentless, assured and in your face.
I like their energy - bass and drum relentless with a funky guitar and basically wrapping lyrics.
A lot of the albums in this 1001 are low key and unknown. This is the opposite.
I just love the 70's UK punk sound- so fresh and raw.
Reminds me of playing 7" vinyl singles on the portable player in my bedroom at top tinny volume until my dad started kicking the door and telling me to turn it down.
After a while it's kind of samey but great nonetheless.
Rated 10/10
This is chocked full of hits- Elton really is a musical chameleon and this is pretty Rock-y in places. Great song writing and very well produced although it can sound a bit dated in places- very 70s.
Still, it's easy to listen to but has edginess too.
I like it.
Rated 10/10
Weird that this was mainly nerdy white Brits introducing me to this music way back then.
Listening back now it's well produced, clean, marshmallowy and very 80's.
Still, it's pretty good and certainly made a splash in 1983.
It's a corny, catchy collection stolen from other continents and is a one-off oddity of Hip Hop, Latin and African beats. This chart captures moments like this.
It's a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 just to irritate the baby chick zoomers who give this one star.
Rated 6/10
5 albums in the 1001 is too many.
He's ok but not that earthshatteringly groundbreaking.
Once you've heard one they all merge into one grungy gruff throated barroom lowlife soliloquy.
Still, they make good listening.......
Rated 10/10
My favourite Folk band. Supremely accomplished musicianship.
Well produced- it's rockier and jazzier than other albums but these guys are at the top of their game.
I understand most people don't like this at all but that's always the way and always will be.
Rated 6/10
I'm a fan of this genre which is fortunate because it does have it's moments.
This album has some highs but also some bland wallpaper moments (similar to 10cc).
Accomplished musicianship, lots of sounds, experimental bits and random lyrics which occasionally click but often don't.
Still, the good bits outweigh the bland so I like this.
Wow! How to include just about every prior genre in one piece: classical, jazz, big band and blues.
Chordant, discordant, soft then jarring it's a rollercoaster ride.
It's difficult to judge. Should it even be here? There are some other instrumental, classical-led albums and electronic albums so I guess so.
Rated 2/10
Not at all what I thought it's quite smooth and R&B really.
Background music generally so don't understand how it's so groundbreaking.
Lots of sampling with rapping over the top. There are a lot of better albums out there surely?
Rated 6/10
This seems so long ago now.......it was played everywhere so listening to it now is refreshing.
It's jazz and very laid back. She's got a lovely voice. I guess the young kittens don't like it 'cos there's no shiny objects but it sounds good for me at the end of the evening.
Rated 10/10
The Stranglers vs. the Wokes. I know who I'd rather listen to. They manage to offend just about everyone.
Man that bass, that keyboard.........I love these guys.
This is seminal 70's UK punk.
Rated 10/10
This is one of the sounds of the 60s.
Everything from the garish, psychadelic cover to the keyboards, the drum beat and harmonies.
The production is crisp and clear- there's nothing to not like.
I love it.
Rated 6/10
Maybe not one of the greatest but I really enjoyed the vibe.
Laid back, mainly instrumental, rhythmical and well produced.
I'll be listening again.
Rated 6/10
Easy listening- I like the low key grimey mood.
Enough variety to keep me interested.
Rated 8/10
I'd only previously listened to 'Jesus, Etc' and based my opinion on the band as such- big mistake.
No wonder their record company freaked out. I've listened to the album a couple of times and it's really quirky, odd and random in places.
I'm pretty impressed by it- 'alternative rock'/Art rock pretty much sums it up.
It's a bit downbeat too- not a happy lively album but I like it.
