Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by 
Purplepash 
This is a combination of my favourite albums that I have been obsessed with at some stage and will still happily listen to at any time and recent albums that I love right now.
I have been listening to albums for over 35 years now so nostalgia plays a large part in this list but I love new fresh music as well. For a more accurate representation of my current varied musical tastes please check out my recent yearly charts.
I usually don't have a lot to say - the music does the talking, but I will endeavour to slowly add comments as time goes on.
- Chart updated: 11/21/2021 05:45
- (Created: 12/02/2016 06:18).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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"My drunk guitar's more fun than you'll ever be
"Awesome 90's grunge/alt-rock influenced punk album that somehow sounds fresh. Full of great songs this album rocks and is destined to be an Aussie classic...it already is in my mind. An album I keep coming back too and a great live band.
Favourite tracks: Viceroy, Like Soda, How To Taste, Holy Cave [First added to this chart: 05/18/2017]
"Awesome 90's grunge/alt-rock influenced punk album that somehow sounds fresh. Full of great songs this album rocks and is destined to be an Aussie classic...it already is in my mind. An album I keep coming back too and a great live band.
Favourite tracks: Viceroy, Like Soda, How To Taste, Holy Cave [First added to this chart: 05/18/2017]
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[First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
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1992
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20,322
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[First added to this chart: 05/18/2017]
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1997
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75,713
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"I've got the spirit, but lose the feeling,
Feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling"
I am glad that when I was about 18 my best mate was a Joy Division fan because they are not easily instantly accessable, but over a short period of time I came to adore this, Closer, Still, and Substance.
10/10 songs: Disorder, She's Lost Control, and Shadowplay [First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
Feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling"
I am glad that when I was about 18 my best mate was a Joy Division fan because they are not easily instantly accessable, but over a short period of time I came to adore this, Closer, Still, and Substance.
10/10 songs: Disorder, She's Lost Control, and Shadowplay [First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
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1979
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24,805
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[First added to this chart: 05/18/2017]
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1989
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25,757
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"Me and my girlfriend
Don't wear no shoes
Her nose is painted pepper
Sunlight...
She loves me
I mean it's serious
As serious can be..."
It was the late 90's, we were just two young summer loving, grungey hippies in love, having a barefoot wedding in the middle of summer on a 38°C (100°F) day. 20 years later and it's still serious. Summertime Rolls was one of our jams. This whole album was one we really related to, and listened to it a lot those couple of summers and many more after.
10/10 songs: Jane Says (right up there in my favourite songs of all time ), Summertime Rolls, Mountain Song, & Ted, Just Admit It... [First added to this chart: 05/18/2017]
Don't wear no shoes
Her nose is painted pepper
Sunlight...
She loves me
I mean it's serious
As serious can be..."
It was the late 90's, we were just two young summer loving, grungey hippies in love, having a barefoot wedding in the middle of summer on a 38°C (100°F) day. 20 years later and it's still serious. Summertime Rolls was one of our jams. This whole album was one we really related to, and listened to it a lot those couple of summers and many more after.
10/10 songs: Jane Says (right up there in my favourite songs of all time ), Summertime Rolls, Mountain Song, & Ted, Just Admit It... [First added to this chart: 05/18/2017]
Year of Release:
1988
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2,429
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"Can't I come along?
I can't take the strain
Now what else is wrong?
Sure, I'll take the blame"
A great example of guitar solos that go on for longer than they need to but the songs are better off for it. Great slacker vocals that sound both lazy idgaf and impassioned at the same time. I like a lot of Dinosar Jr. albums but this is easily their best in my opinion.
10/10 songs: What Else Is New?, Start Choppin', Get Me, Out There [First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
I can't take the strain
Now what else is wrong?
Sure, I'll take the blame"
A great example of guitar solos that go on for longer than they need to but the songs are better off for it. Great slacker vocals that sound both lazy idgaf and impassioned at the same time. I like a lot of Dinosar Jr. albums but this is easily their best in my opinion.
10/10 songs: What Else Is New?, Start Choppin', Get Me, Out There [First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
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1993
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1,051
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"Where were you while we were getting high?
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky"
So they never ended up living up to the standard of their first two albums, but how could anyone that starts with two albums this great? Just watch the footage of the crowd singalong of Don't Look Back In Anger after the Manchester bomb attack as an example of the power of music. Nearly moved me to tears.
10/10 songs: Champagne Supernova, Morning Glory, Don't Look Back In Anger, Wonderwall [First added to this chart: 05/18/2017]
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky"
So they never ended up living up to the standard of their first two albums, but how could anyone that starts with two albums this great? Just watch the footage of the crowd singalong of Don't Look Back In Anger after the Manchester bomb attack as an example of the power of music. Nearly moved me to tears.
10/10 songs: Champagne Supernova, Morning Glory, Don't Look Back In Anger, Wonderwall [First added to this chart: 05/18/2017]
Year of Release:
1995
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18,738
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"You took my dreams from me
When I first found you
I kept them with me babe
I put them with my own"
Like a fun drunk night. You have party songs (Fiesta, Turkish Song of the Damned), singalongs (Fairytale of New York, Medley), dancing jigs (metropolis), stories (Bottle of Smoke, Sit Down By The Fire), a time to be serious (Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Six) nostalgia (Thousands are Sailing) and the end of the night (If I Should Fall From The Grace Of God) which starts the album. [First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
When I first found you
I kept them with me babe
I put them with my own"
Like a fun drunk night. You have party songs (Fiesta, Turkish Song of the Damned), singalongs (Fairytale of New York, Medley), dancing jigs (metropolis), stories (Bottle of Smoke, Sit Down By The Fire), a time to be serious (Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Six) nostalgia (Thousands are Sailing) and the end of the night (If I Should Fall From The Grace Of God) which starts the album. [First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
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1988
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1,729
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"What we want and what we need
Has been confused been confused"
One of the first albums I ever bought (my memory's timeline is a unreliable - I have about ten albums that might have been first) and the start of my R.E.M. becoming one of my favourite bands.
10/10 tracks: The Finest Worksong, The One I Love, and It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) but I love every song! [First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
Has been confused been confused"
One of the first albums I ever bought (my memory's timeline is a unreliable - I have about ten albums that might have been first) and the start of my R.E.M. becoming one of my favourite bands.
10/10 tracks: The Finest Worksong, The One I Love, and It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) but I love every song! [First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
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1987
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 5 | 5% | |
| 1970s | 10 | 10% | |
| 1980s | 29 | 29% | |
| 1990s | 35 | 35% | |
| 2000s | 5 | 5% | |
| 2010s | 16 | 16% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| The Smiths | 5 | 5% | |
| Pixies | 4 | 4% | |
| Nirvana | 4 | 4% | |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 4% | |
| Sonic Youth | 3 | 3% | |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 3% | |
| Oasis | 2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 82nd to 83rd Toxicity by System Of A Down |
| Down 1 from 83rd to 84th Hatful Of Hollow by The Smiths |
| Down 1 from 84th to 85th Without You I'm Nothing by Placebo |
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 Around The World In A Dayby Prince And The Revolution |
| Leavers |
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 Raiseby Swervedriver |
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95/100  | 08/11/2023 09:11 | KineticEchoes02 | | 88/100 |
100/100 | 06/10/2023 09:06 | ThuramThugood | | 87/100 |
85/100 | 05/15/2023 14:51 |  RevolverCB72 | | 84/100 |
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From CharlieBarley 05/23/2022 12:18
CharlieBarley 05/23/2022 12:18
Great chart
Similar 80s/90s influences
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Strangel 10/16/2021 09:29
Strangel 10/16/2021 09:29
Pleasantly surprised to see Jebediah (in a slightly odd way). Leading the pack for the Aussie connection. Love your write-ups. Not a fan of The Smiths so that holds me back a bit from gushing over your chart 😁.
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95/100
From cronadigallina 03/08/2021 17:19
That's an awesome list with surprisingly high ranked Ought and The The. Nice to see Stiff Little Fingers or a few australian bands which I do not know. Great!
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95/100
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EyeKanFly 09/10/2020 22:44
EyeKanFly 09/10/2020 22:44
Awesome chart, a little heavy on the 90s for my taste but the music you have from the 2010s (KG&tLW, Car Seat Headrest, Parquet Courts) are favorites of mine.
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From BraddlesHendo 09/10/2020 11:48
This is great I really love The The Infected as well.
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100/100
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DommeDamian 05/20/2020 19:29
DommeDamian 05/20/2020 19:29
Nothing but love for your fascinating chart!
ICU digging that alternative/noisy sound. Absolute recommend you check out The Replacements and early Captain Beefheart
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From Purplepash 12/16/2019 10:45
Purplepash 12/16/2019 10:45
@doubleA: Thanks for the well considered recs. Sound Of Silver, and all of the LCD Soundsystem albums, are already favourites. Ege Bamyasi was great. Loved Feels and Strawberry Jam...not so much Sung Tongs. Still got to get around to Dungen and Ghost but I'm sure I will sometime.
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95/100
From 
kynes 12/06/2019 10:31
kynes 12/06/2019 10:31
Solid, if a bit devoid of genre diversity. It's always nice to see CSH appreciated.
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95/100
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Jameth 09/27/2019 18:54
Jameth 09/27/2019 18:54
I love you're chart Purple, even if it leans heavily on 80's and 90's alternative and punk. You've gone further down that path than I've been down any. You introduced me to some very good albums that might have taken me years to try, otherwise. I'll be back for more; I need to carry on with Spacemen 3, for sure.
I have to disagree with Nevermind over In Utero, though, even if that is the first CD I ever bought for myself. : P
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95/100
From LankyLen 09/26/2019 13:18
Great chart! Putting the Pixies on top is a good call!
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