What is the 1001 Albums list?

TL;DR

The 1001 Albums list is a curated collection of essential albums from the book "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die."

A curated guide to essential albums

The 1001 Albums list on Raygum is based on the famous book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. It is a curated collection of albums considered essential listening, spanning decades of music history across every genre.

How to use the 1001 Albums list

  1. Visit the 1001 Albums page
  2. Browse the full list of essential albums
  3. Click any album to see its release page with track listing, reviews, and more
  4. Rate the albums as you listen to track your progress

Track your progress

When you rate albums from the 1001 Albums list, your progress is tracked automatically. You can see how many of the 1001 essential albums you have listened to and rated, making it a fun challenge to work through the collection.

More ways to discover music

Beyond the 1001 Albums list, you can discover music by browsing by decade or genre, or use the search bar to find specific artists and albums.

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