Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by rilex

My top "rock" albums-- no jazz, blues, or classical as that is like comparing apples and oranges. p.s. Someone please tell me the difference between "best" and "favorite!"

• Chart updated: 09/04/2016 13:15
• (Created: 03/10/2011 17:57).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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Revolver 

 The Beatles

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***UPDATE: (see 24-bit Lossless files) From 'Taxman''s riffage to 'Tomorrow Never Knows''s drumbeat, the album lights up my imagination. A pop song sang over a string quartet? Check. Harpsichord and trumpet counterpoint? Check. A song about an LSD-dosing doctor? Check. "Got to Get You Into My Life" is so good. This album "was meant to be near me." [First added to this chart: 03/10/2011]

Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

3,567 charts

Rank Score:

51,177

Rank in 1966:

1

Rank in 1960s:

2

Overall Rank:

4

Average Rating:

 91 (4,574 votes)

Comments:

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The Soft Bulletin 

 The Flaming Lips

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I have a soft spot for production, and in my opinion, this album contains the most creative use of sound in modern recording history. Yes, the album has amazing songs, but production (i.e. the drums in 'Spiderbite;' the melodic validity of synth lines throughout; 'Spoonful..' stereo-panned guitars; background vocals in 'The Spark...,' and 'Feeling Youreself...,'; the acoustic guitar/bass combo in 'Buggin'' etc.) is the reason it ranks so high on my chart [First added to this chart: 03/10/2011]

Year of Release:

1999

Appears in:

1,266 charts

Rank Score:

11,219

Rank in 1999:

2

Rank in 1990s:

25

Overall Rank:

120

Average Rating:

 83 (1,519 votes)

Comments:

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Bringing It All Back Home 

 Bob Dylan

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Herein lies some of his most imaginative poetry, some of his best melodies, and the most heart-twisting ending of any album ('Mr. Tambourine Man,' 'Gates of Eden,' 'It's Alright Ma...,' and 'It's All Over Now...'). Some say 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' has the makings of Hip-Hop before 'Rapper's Delight,' but I think it's just a brilliantly intoned narcotic ode to rhyme. [First added to this chart: 03/10/2011]

Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

1,264 charts

Rank Score:

12,235

Rank in 1965:

4

Rank in 1960s:

24

Overall Rank:

108

Average Rating:

 86 (1,672 votes)

Comments:

104

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 

 The Beatles

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When I was 15, I bought an old console turntable from a 2nd-hand store and started listening to my parents old LPs. After exhausting their Boston, Supertramp, and Styx, I decided to purchase a colorful LP by a band I knew little about. The worn-out record pulsed its way past a worn-down needle and through dusty low-quality speakers. I believe it was as early as "...Bill-leeee Shears..." that I knew something special was happening. I was not exposed to the brilliance of this band until that point, which may be why I still find them so alluring; though most people say they have grown tired of The Beatles, I still feel what I felt then. [First added to this chart: 03/10/2011]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

3,477 charts

Rank Score:

44,851

Rank in 1967:

1

Rank in 1960s:

3

Overall Rank:

8

Average Rating:

 90 (4,579 votes)

Comments:

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Alien Lanes 

 Guided By Voices

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I love the flow and it's blantant disregard for modern recording conventions. Vocal mics cut out, tape-hiss abounds, drums sound like wet cardboard, entire songs sound unrehearsed. Like the Sphinx, this is a genuine marvel of human creation all broken and janky. [First added to this chart: 03/10/2011]

Year of Release:

1995

Appears in:

213 charts

Rank Score:

1,444

Rank in 1995:

20

Rank in 1990s:

226

Overall Rank:

1,215

Average Rating:

 79 (269 votes)

Comments:

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American Beauty 

 Grateful Dead

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I'm no Dead-Head, but this album is truly amazing. Put aside your prejudices (if you have any) against The Dead, and listen to this album! At this point, they were all classically trained musicians playing very demanding parts on (mostly) acoustic instruments. Try 'Ripple' if you are interested. [First added to this chart: 03/10/2011]

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

600 charts

Rank Score:

4,617

Rank in 1970:

16

Rank in 1970s:

92

Overall Rank:

369

Average Rating:

 80 (807 votes)

Comments:

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Pet Sounds 

 The Beach Boys

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Another production phenomenon-- from an engineer's viewpoint, this album is impossibly cohesive. The drum layering coupled with expressive and engaging harmonies, both melodic and underlying, allow for multiple listens. The music is phenomenal, but the lyrics are a bit too sincere for me. [First added to this chart: 03/10/2011]

Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

2,848 charts

Rank Score:

40,358

Rank in 1966:

2

Rank in 1960s:

5

Overall Rank:

11

Average Rating:

 88 (3,270 votes)

Comments:

360

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The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society 

 The Kinks

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This is a great pop album with a loose concept. It has beautiful orchestration and near-perfect songs, but what the hell is 'Phenomenal Cat?' [First added to this chart: 03/10/2011]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

1,053 charts

Rank Score:

9,550

Rank in 1968:

5

Rank in 1960s:

26

Overall Rank:

150

Average Rating:

 84 (1,137 votes)

Comments:

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In The Aeroplane Over The Sea 

 Neutral Milk Hotel

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Again I could mention production, but songwriting is what thrills me here. Schneider and Mangum team up like superheroes on this one. Each's mission complements the other perfectly to create an undeniably timeless aura. Simple guitar/vocal songs seamlessly flow into fuzzy orchestras wild. [First added to this chart: 03/10/2011]

Year of Release:

1998

Appears in:

2,425 charts

Rank Score:

34,418

Rank in 1998:

1

Rank in 1990s:

3

Overall Rank:

17

Average Rating:

 87 (2,948 votes)

Comments:

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Doc At The Radar Station 

 Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band

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Don Van Vliet's dadaist lyrics, the band's erratic guitars, and wacky song structures keep the album fresh throughout. It's also ironically melancholic at points. [First added to this chart: 03/10/2011]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

109 charts

Rank Score:

646

Rank in 1980:

49

Rank in 1980s:

378

Overall Rank:

2,474

Average Rating:

 75 (138 votes)

Comments:

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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	2	2%
1960s	23	23%
1970s	36	36%
1980s	13	13%
1990s	16	16%
2000s	9	9%
2010s	1	1%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
The Kinks	3	3%
The Beatles	3	3%
Bob Dylan	3	3%
Guided By Voices	2	2%
Elliott Smith	2	2%
The Stooges	2	2%
Pavement	2	2%
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Country	Albums	%
	58	58%
	30	30%
	5	5%
	4	4%
	1	1%
	1	1%
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100/100	12/23/2014 13:31	Antonio-Pedro	563	90/100
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90/100

From sssvnnn 12/18/2013 07:28

Nice taste.

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95/100

From meccalecca 04/04/2013 18:10

I love everything on this list!

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85/100

From SingingPeasant96 04/04/2013 16:07

Nice taste

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85/100

From quadrophenia17 04/04/2013 15:48

We have some things in common. Great chart so far. I can't wait to see the next 30!

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85/100

From AleJohnMari 04/04/2013 09:40

Original picks and still enough great albums in between.

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95/100

From davidhuret 04/04/2013 09:08

some of my favorite albums are in your chart.

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85/100

From junodog4 10/18/2012 02:09

Flaming Lips deserve to be where you put them...

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95/100

From Rikuff 10/02/2012 16:52

Only one album in common with mine, but I love your taste anyway!

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85/100

From album guru joe 10/02/2012 08:33

Great list :)

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100/100

From revolver94 10/02/2012 08:16

Great list. Perfect score for the personal and accurate descriptions of the albums. Keep it up!

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