#613 The Waterboys – Fisherman’s Blues

I do not know anything about The Waterboys. I read that they had a hit in the U.S.A. and they formed in Edinburg in 1983. Fisherman’s Blues is their fourth album and it marked a change in musical style. I was so surprised by the first two songs “Fisherman’s Blues” and “We Will Not Be Lovers“, […]

#612 Leonard Cohen – I’m Your Man

Leonard Cohen‘s I’m Your Man fourth and final album on the list of 1001 Albums is his eighth studio album and his move toward the modern sound of the day. I have not like Cohen’s music at all. I have not given him a score over 5 yet, in fact his score went down as I reviewed […]

#611 The Pogues – If I Should Fall from Grace with God

This is the first album in the list from 1988. It is a special year to me. I looked ahead in the book through 1988 and it looks mostly terrible. Hopefully, I will be surprised. The Pogues is not a name I wanted to see again on the list. If I Should Fall from Grace with God […]

#610 Terence Trent D’Arby – Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby

Terence Trent D’Arby‘s Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby is an album I totally passed on when it was released in 1987. I have not heard his name mentioned since 1988. I never knew anyone who actually liked his music. I based my dislike for his music on his hit song “Wishing Well“. I thought it […]

#609 U2 – The Joshua Tree

U2‘s The Joshua Tree made them superstars around the world. In my eyes, they were already one of the best bands ever. I am surprised and sad that their album The Unforgettable Fire is not on this retarded list of 1001 Albums… How can you excluded one of the best albums ever? Yes, I know this album […]

#608 Pet Shop Boys – Actually

I remember the first time I heard Pet Shop Boys. It was probably in 1984 when they released the song “West End Girls“. I remember the DJ always playing it and I was thought this song is different. It had a great sound. Oddly, or maybe typical of this crappy book I am using their […]

#607 Michael Jackson – Bad

Michael Jackson‘s Bad was released in 1987. The album produced a record-breaking five number ones. I was a huge fan of Michael’s since I was a kid, but by the time this album came out I kind of moved on. I still listened to him, but I do not think I actually owned a copy […]

#606 The Triffids – Calenture

The Triffids are an Australian alternative folk rock band. At least I think that is the best way to describe this band. Calenture is their fourth album. The lead singer and wordsmith David McComb died in 1999 due to heroin toxicity and mild acute rejection of his 1996 heart transplant”. I have never heard of this […]

#605 Sonic Youth – Sister

Sonic Youth has five albums on this list. That is overkill. Yes, I gave the previous album 9/10, but it is still too much. No group really deserves that many albums on the list. There are so many other groups and artists that need a little love. Sister is their fourth album. The genre is noise […]

#604 Napalm Death – Scum

Napalm Death is not a band I would ever listen to if I did not have to complete this challenge of 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Scum is their debut album of grindcore music. They are considered the biggest influence on the grindcore genre. The best thing I can say about this album […]