Top 59 Greatest Music Albums by daveybaker

Finally decided to add some more choices, so very much a work in progress

• Chart updated: 05/24/2015 23:45
• (Created: 06/15/2011 23:24).
• Chart size: 59 albums.

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1. (50) 49

The Heart Of Saturday Night 

 Tom Waits

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I admit that there are many idiosynronatic choices in my list, but this is by far the finest album I've ever heard. I've played it for youngsters ('m 51) and for my dad who's 77 and they've all loved it. [First added to this chart: 04/30/2013]

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

256 charts

Rank Score:

1,390

Rank in 1974:

27

Rank in 1970s:

261

Overall Rank:

1,266

Average Rating:

 77 (364 votes)

Comments:

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The Stone Roses 

 The Stone Roses

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Original, not the remastered monstrosity. If memory serves me well even the summer of 89 was long and hot too. [First added to this chart: 06/15/2011]

Year of Release:

1989

Appears in:

1,973 charts

Rank Score:

25,870

Rank in 1989:

3

Rank in 1980s:

5

Overall Rank:

34

Average Rating:

 86 (2,226 votes)

Comments:

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The Queen Is Dead 

 The Smiths

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Witty, pithy lyrics, staggering guitar and spot on tunes. [First added to this chart: 06/15/2011]

Year of Release:

1986

Appears in:

2,425 charts

Rank Score:

39,116

Rank in 1986:

1

Rank in 1980s:

1

Overall Rank:

17

Average Rating:

 88 (2,836 votes)

Comments:

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Definitely Maybe 

 Oasis

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Much better than Morning glory. 3 out of top 5 from Manchester, maybe time for rethink about where the home of British music is. [First added to this chart: 06/15/2011]

Year of Release:

1994

Appears in:

1,221 charts

Rank Score:

11,953

Rank in 1994:

5

Rank in 1990s:

26

Overall Rank:

123

Average Rating:

 80 (1,831 votes)

Comments:

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London Calling 

 The Clash

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Not too keen on their earlier stuff, but this hits the spot. [First added to this chart: 06/15/2011]

Year of Release:

1979

Appears in:

2,754 charts

Rank Score:

36,261

Rank in 1979:

1

Rank in 1970s:

5

Overall Rank:

20

Average Rating:

 87 (3,083 votes)

Comments:

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Aladdin Sane 

 David Bowie

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Ignore Tin Machine and this man hasn't put a foot wrong for nigh on 50 years. [First added to this chart: 06/15/2011]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

767 charts

Rank Score:

5,939

Rank in 1973:

9

Rank in 1970s:

76

Overall Rank:

305

Average Rating:

 83 (1,278 votes)

Comments:

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Moon Safari 

 Air

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Accidental discovery, now never leaves the stereo. [First added to this chart: 06/15/2011]

Year of Release:

1998

Appears in:

805 charts

Rank Score:

7,021

Rank in 1998:

3

Rank in 1990s:

49

Overall Rank:

247

Average Rating:

 81 (982 votes)

Comments:

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Teen Dream 

 Beach House

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Nearly took it back to the shop on first hearing of Norway as I thought it was faulty. [First added to this chart: 06/15/2011]

Year of Release:

2010

Appears in:

967 charts

Rank Score:

11,253

Rank in 2010:

4

Rank in 2010s:

12

Overall Rank:

135

Average Rating:

 83 (1,255 votes)

Comments:

115

9. (8) 1

Magical Mystery Tour 
Soundtrack

 The Beatles

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Only ruined by Penny Lane. Believe me after 40 years enough is enough. [First added to this chart: 06/15/2011]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

1,443 charts

Rank Score:

16,086

Rank in 1967:

6

Rank in 1960s:

20

Overall Rank:

84

Average Rating:

 86 (2,481 votes)

Comments:

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Who's Next 

 The Who

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Not keen on the deluxe reissue with extra tracks, but the original rocks along just fine. [First added to this chart: 06/15/2011]

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

2,130 charts

Rank Score:

24,168

Rank in 1971:

2

Rank in 1970s:

10

Overall Rank:

40

Average Rating:

 86 (2,487 votes)

Comments:

200

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Top 59 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	1	2%
1960s	6	10%
1970s	18	31%
1980s	7	12%
1990s	11	19%
2000s	8	14%
2010s	8	14%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Oasis	2	3%
Primal Scream	2	3%
Lou Reed	1	2%
New Order	1	2%
The Stone Roses	1	2%
Drive-By Truckers	1	2%
The Rolling Stones	1	2%
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Country	Albums	%
	32	54%
	19	32%
	2	3%
	2	3%
	1	2%
	1	2%
	1	2%
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Top 59 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

Biggest climbers
Up 49 from 50th to 1st The Heart Of Saturday Night by Tom Waits
Up 3 from 20th to 17th Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield

Biggest fallers
Down 11 from 9th to 20th Buffalo by The Phoenix Foundation
Down 6 from 1st to 7th Moon Safari by Air
Down 2 from 19th to 21st Blue Lines by Massive Attack

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85/100	04/26/2019 14:51	greatson	888	80/100
90/100	01/17/2017 00:46	Seab	2,017	93/100
70/100	02/24/2015 11:54	Bach	942	78/100
85/100	01/17/2014 22:57	lisalisa	60	85/100
80/100	07/12/2013 22:19	imnotanotter	166	89/100

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From greatson 04/26/2019 14:51

5 extra points in my rating for your No.1!

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From Drzozzy 02/15/2017 18:52

Any chart with Travelogue in it is alright with me

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From pa 04/10/2014 13:47

really interesting chart, I have a lot to investigate, I should wait a little bit before rating.
thanx

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From lisalisa 01/17/2014 22:57

Lot´s of interesting picks

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From SingingPeasant96 06/25/2013 08:43

Nice chart

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From daveybaker 04/29/2013 16:35

Indeed I did, got Passover and Directions to see a ghost, both excellent, but prefer Passover.

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90/100

From Cymro2011 04/26/2013 21:05

Great chart, did you enjoy The Black Angels?

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From ButterThumbz 04/26/2013 15:41

Nice chart. I only recently discovered what a great album Moon Safari is. Looking forward to checking out the stuff I haven't heard.

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From junodog4 10/17/2012 22:29

I'm not crazy about your tastes, but it's an interesting list.

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From dfulfo01 10/12/2012 21:12

whats the phoenix foundation like?

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