Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Nyoink77

These are not the greatest albums of all time, by any means. I have added some diversity over the years! Any recommendations are welcome!
Currently trying to make my chart balanced, as far as decades go (Pretty difficult for me, but I'm trying nonetheless)
1 album per artist, as variety is more pleasing to the eye.

• Chart updated: 12/26/2017 21:15
• (Created: 02/05/2015 18:00).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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Glassworks 

 Philip Glass

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Just pure beauty & perfection, my fave album right now. [First added to this chart: 09/07/2015]

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

135 charts

Rank Score:

1,052

Rank in 1982:

25

Rank in 1980s:

253

Overall Rank:

1,628

Average Rating:

 81 (157 votes)

Comments:

6

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Hosianna Mantra 

 Popol Vuh (DE)

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The most peaceful and calm album i have heard in my life. Seriously, this deserves so much more. Hear it while you're taking a silent, hot shower for the ultimate experience. [First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]

Year of Release:

1972

Appears in:

198 charts

Rank Score:

1,645

Rank in 1972:

25

Rank in 1970s:

230

Overall Rank:

1,075

Average Rating:

 80 (256 votes)

Comments:

9

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Avalon 

 Roxy Music

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I love Roxy Music, especially ''Siren'' and this one. The music seems so exotic and the vocals are simply beautiful. [First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

472 charts

Rank Score:

3,671

Rank in 1982:

6

Rank in 1980s:

71

Overall Rank:

489

Average Rating:

 79 (612 votes)

Comments:

28

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Ommadawn 

 Mike Oldfield

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His best in my opinion.Tubular bells is also brilliant, but i fell in love with this record instantly. Definitely check out the live version at the Gateway Theatre! Pure magic... [First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

184 charts

Rank Score:

1,238

Rank in 1975:

20

Rank in 1970s:

279

Overall Rank:

1,398

Average Rating:

 80 (254 votes)

Comments:

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Born In The U.S.A. 

 Bruce Springsteen

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It fits in almost any occasion really. Throwing it in parties with max volume is the way to go, though. [First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]

Year of Release:

1984

Appears in:

883 charts

Rank Score:

8,239

Rank in 1984:

4

Rank in 1980s:

24

Overall Rank:

200

Average Rating:

 78 (1,294 votes)

Comments:

80

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Avalon Sutra / As Long As I Can Hold My Breath 

 Harold Budd

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The birth of spring recorded in an album. Put it on a warm, sunny day to make it even better. You should hear the album "Pearl", as well. Anything done by Budd or Eno is delicious to the ears! [First added to this chart: 09/07/2015]

Year of Release:

2004

Appears in:

15 charts

Rank Score:

83

Rank in 2004:

229

Rank in 2000s:

2,528

Overall Rank:

13,655

Average Rating:

 75 (18 votes)

Comments:

2

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Maxinquaye 

 Tricky

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It's sexy, it's dark, it's emotional, it's atmospheric, in one word: brilliant. I prefer enjoying it alone, lights closed. Buy the deluxe edition of it now, it's worth it. Really. [First added to this chart: 12/22/2015]

Year of Release:

1995

Appears in:

346 charts

Rank Score:

2,091

Rank in 1995:

15

Rank in 1990s:

160

Overall Rank:

859

Average Rating:

 78 (399 votes)

Comments:

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Berry Is On Top 

 Chuck Berry

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Ah, old pure rock n' roll at its finest! There is only one God and his name is Chuck Berry. [First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]

Year of Release:

1959

Appears in:

346 charts

Rank Score:

3,178

Rank in 1959:

6

Rank in 1950s:

10

Overall Rank:

563

Average Rating:

 80 (310 votes)

Comments:

16

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"Live" At The Star-Club, Hamburg 
Live

 Jerry Lee Lewis

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That piano had surely been DESTROYED during the end of that show. The essential album of the Killer. [First added to this chart: 03/13/2015]

Year of Release:

1964

Appears in:

125 charts

Rank Score:

628

Rank in 1964:

18

Rank in 1960s:

233

Overall Rank:

2,508

Average Rating:

 78 (120 votes)

Comments:

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The Basement Tapes 

 Bob Dylan & The Band

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[First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

261 charts

Rank Score:

1,641

Rank in 1975:

17

Rank in 1970s:

231

Overall Rank:

1,077

Average Rating:

 80 (350 votes)

Comments:

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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	1	1%
1960s	6	6%
1970s	23	23%
1980s	15	15%
1990s	21	21%
2000s	20	20%
2010s	14	14%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Andrew Jackson Jihad	1	1%
Jerry Lee Lewis	1	1%
Animal Collective	1	1%
Brian Wilson	1	1%
Todd Rundgren	1	1%
The Microphones	1	1%
Guru Guru	1	1%
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Country	Albums	%
	50	50%
	31	31%
	7	7%
	3	3%
	3	3%
	3	3%
	2	2%
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90/100	06/01/2019 05:21	mianfei	143	61/100
95/100	11/24/2017 23:13	iannicolson	312	90/100
100/100	11/24/2017 23:10	travelful	209	99/100
85/100	11/24/2017 21:26	mozzmozz	21	88/100
95/100	11/24/2017 17:38	platus	311	81/100

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From travelful 11/24/2017 23:10

Gonna have to checkout Hosianna Mantra

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From mozzmozz 11/24/2017 21:27

These are mostly gems. Not the usual gems. But still gems. Good range of genres, age, atmosphere.

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From platus 11/24/2017 17:38

Really good chart!

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90/100

From bobbyb5 10/15/2017 18:30

I like it. Very adventurous. I wonder why you don't see Tricky and Philip glass and Tangerine Dream and Mazzy Star more often around here. I got a fuck-ton of those guys in my charts. Everybody should, actually.

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From LedZep 08/08/2017 00:40

Unfortunately I don't know some of the albums here... Big plus for originality though

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85/100

From Deckiller 02/12/2017 05:02

Eclectic and unique tastes! I love all the obscure, atypical choices. (At least for this site, which is alternative-heavy.)

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From slurpdurp 12/21/2016 04:07

Very interesting chart. Lots of great music that isn't so popular on this site, which is cool to see.

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From vancevisuals 12/21/2016 00:50

Nice to see a list with Renaissance and Tangerine Dream on a list
Bonus points for Magical Mystery Tour

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From tgarritsen 12/20/2016 17:33

Interesting number one choice and as a whole has a nice variety.

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From platus 12/20/2016 11:55

I like your chart. Some real gems!

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