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
- Visit the 1001 Albums page
- Browse the full list of essential albums
- Click any album to see its release page with track listing, reviews, and more
- 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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How do I browse music by decade?
Visit the decades page to browse releases filtered by decade from the 1950s to the 2020s.
How do I browse music by genre?
Visit the genres page to browse releases and artists filtered by genre.
How do I rate an album?
Open any album page on Raygum and click the stars to give it a rating from 1 to 5.
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