#219 The Doors – L.A. Woman

The Doors‘ make a final appearance with L.A. Woman. Jim Morrison died after the album was released. I do not recognise any of the song titles, but I was never a fan of The Doors before doing this challenge of 1001 Albums…. I will not say this album is mediocre because it is not, but […]

#218 The Beach Boys – Surf’s Up

Surf’s Up is one of those albums where I find it hard to decide if I like it or dislike it. The Beach Boys are back once more with their 17th album. Their popularity has fallen drastically, even with their previous album Sunflower receiving critical acclaim it died in the charts. I listened to Surf’s Up several […]

#217 John Lennon – Imagine

I do not like John Lennon. I think he was an egotistical idiot. I do not like people who want to get rid of other people’s beliefs to fit their beliefs. Lennon was my least favourite Beatle. He reminds me of someone I hated in my lifetime. I am not excited to listen to his […]

#216 The Rolling Stones – Sticky Fingers

Sticky Fingers is the fifth album from The Rolling Stones on the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die list. Overall, their albums have been good with the exception of Let It Bleed; it was not as great. This is their first album without guitarist and founder Brian Jones. This album kicks off their number one […]

#215 The Allman Brothers – At Fillmore East

At Fillmore East is the first album on the list from The Allman Brothers. I know before I even listen to this album that this is not my cup of tea or glass of beer or wine. I am not a fan of southern rock, except for Tom Petty. I hope Petty will be on […]

#214 Isaac Hayes – Shaft

Shaft is a double album from Isaac Hayes. The album is a soundtrack to the film of the same name. The album is filled with instrumental songs. I have not seen the film so I do not know the context this takes place in. I will have to watch it. “Theme From Shaft” is the […]

#213 Carole King – Tapestry

Tapestry sounds familiar to me even before I listen to it. It is the second album from Carole King who had been around for a long time writing for other artist. “I Feel the Earth Move” kind of sucks. It is such an irritating sound to me, especially vocally and lyrically. “So Far Away” is a […]

#212 The Who – Who’s Next

Who’s Next is the fourth album on the list from The Who. That is three too many, well maybe two too many. I did give one of their albums 7/10. The album cover is strange since they pissed on the building. Supposedly, Pete Townshend was the only one to actually do it. I must admit “Baba O’Riley” […]

#211 Bee Gees – Trafalgar

Trafalgar is the ninth album from the Bee Gees. This is a romantic album from the Brothers Gibb. I do not think anyone else can write as good ballads as Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. When I listen to the Bee Gees I feel sad and happy at the same time. I feel sad for all […]

#209 & #210 Yes – The Yes Album & Fragile

The band Yes have two albums in the list for 1971. The Yes Album came out first, then Fragile followed near the end of the year. I am not a huge fan of prog-rock or proto-prog or whatever you want to call it. I thought I would review them together so I could kill two song with […]