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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by gtroda (2013)  

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I have been working on a massive update of all my charts based on feedback received here and in the forums. I am going through the process of listening to all of the albums that I own (over 1100 in various formats!) to determine what order they should all be ranked. I'm about 85% complete with the listening so there may still be changes coming but I think I've completed the major framework.

I find that most of these albums I can relate to a certain time or place in my life and that adds to what makes them special. They may not all be the most techically proficient or groundbreaking, but they mean something to me and that's what I've decided to base my chart on.

I will come back and add notes to each album gradually over time.

Chart updated: 05/14/2013 04:02 (Created: 10/11/2011 03:52). Chart size: 100 albums.

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21. (=)

OctavariumDream Theater
Year of Release:2005Appears in:24 charts
Rank in 2005:36Rank Score:775
Rank in 2000s304Overall Rank:1,333
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22. (=)

Led Zeppelin IILed Zeppelin
Year of Release:1969Appears in:593 charts
Rank in 1969:2Rank Score:25,929
Rank in 1960s12Overall Rank:35
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23. (=)

Slippery When WetBon Jovi
Year of Release:1986Appears in:80 charts
Rank in 1986:9Rank Score:1,703
Rank in 1980s95Overall Rank:658
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24. (=)

...Twice ShyGreat White
Year of Release:1989Appears in:5 charts
Rank in 1989:104Rank Score:105
Rank in 1980s1,010Overall Rank:6,373
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25. (=)

Love Is The Greatest RevengeTremolo
Year of Release:2004Appears in:6 charts
Rank in 2004:166Rank Score:101
Rank in 2000s1,950Overall Rank:6,562
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26. (=)

Before These Crowded StreetsDave Matthews Band
Year of Release:1998Appears in:37 charts
Rank in 1998:25Rank Score:1,237
Rank in 1990s205Overall Rank:894
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27. (=)

Stop All The World NowHowie Day
Year of Release:2003Appears in:5 charts
Rank in 2003:152Rank Score:141
Rank in 2000s1,468Overall Rank:5,107
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28. (=)

ColorblindRobert Randolph & The Family Band
Year of Release:2006Appears in:8 charts
Rank in 2006:103Rank Score:215
Rank in 2000s985Overall Rank:3,614
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29. (=)

Caedmon's CallCaedmon's Call
Year of Release:1997Appears in:5 charts
Rank in 1997:163Rank Score:95
Rank in 1990s1,570Overall Rank:7,040
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30. (=)

PopU2
Year of Release:1997Appears in:51 charts
Rank in 1997:28Rank Score:899
Rank in 1990s262Overall Rank:1,168
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade Albums %


1930s 0 0%
1940s 0 0%
1950s 0 0%
1960s 7 7%
1970s 15 15%
1980s 15 15%
1990s 40 40%
2000s 22 22%
2010s 1 1%
Band Albums %


Bruce Springsteen 6 6%
Vigilantes Of Love 4 4%
Dave Matthews Band 4 4%
Bob Dylan 4 4%
U2 4 4%
Led Zeppelin 3 3%
The Allman Brothers Band 3 3%
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Country Albums %


United States 72 72%
United Kingdom 20 20%
Ireland 4 4%
Mixed Nationality 2 2%
Canada 2 2%

Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

Biggest climbers
climbers Up 40 from 90th to 50th
The Bends
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Biggest fallers
fallers Down 3 from 79th to 82nd
Blood On The Tracks
by Bob Dylan
fallers Down 3 from 80th to 83rd
Led Zeppelin
by Led Zeppelin
fallers Down 3 from 81st to 84th
Full Moon Fever
by Tom Petty
New entries
newentries Funeral
by Arcade Fire
newentries OK Computer
by Radiohead

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From dividesbyzero 04/27/2013 19:32
Sure there's stuff I don't like, but your notes and the thought put into this chart deserve the score
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From armoury 04/11/2013 18:45
Fair play for putting a load of artists that get a lot of stick of your chart; Snow Patrol, Bryan Adams etc, can't say I agree with them but good on you for sticking with them, apart from that I really like the chart despite only sharing 6 albums.
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From MrFrogger 03/27/2013 20:45
For some reason I gave this chart a 60/100 sometime in the past, for whatever reason, but looking over it now it deserves better than that. Nice chart.
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From gtroda 03/21/2013 03:49
Mr. November. I recently found Gaslight Anthem and you are right that I really like them! I'll give the Hold Steady a shot.
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From btener11 03/19/2013 20:50
I actually really enjoy some of your metal/prog and 90s alt-rock picks. Other than that, there is just not much here for me, sorry :( Obviously, it isn't personal...And, as I find myself asking way too often lately, please don't feel the need to be one of those people who immediately counters with a low rating out of spite.
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From Mr November 03/19/2013 08:26
Bit too much stadium rock for me but I like the comments so far and your honesty. Maybe a bit too honest at times, if I liked James Blunt (which I assure you I don't) I certainly wouldn't proclaim my love on the internet ;) Have you heard any of The Hold Steady or The Gaslight Anthem? I think you'd like them.
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From gtroda 03/18/2013 23:05
Thank you michael. The Cure and Depeche Mode have been greatest hits album artists for me but those albums you referenced are on my wish list for one day.
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From michaelroc2011 03/18/2013 21:02
Well done on the chart. re-listening to 1,100 albums. That is some feat!!! Though enjoyable of course :) I thought my collection was big!! Bit too much metal there for my tastes but like lots of the albums. Been trying to listen to Bruce recently as dont know any of his stuff really other than Best Of. Must check out Born To Run. And also Led IV. Again im stuck on Best of there!! Have you listened to The Cure - Disintigration & Depeche Mode - Violator??
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From quadrophenia17 03/18/2013 14:24
I'm surprised to see "Pop" on this chart!
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From Happymeal 03/12/2013 16:42
Nice chart.
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