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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: 1 day ago (Created: 10/11/2011 03:52). Chart size: 100 albums.

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RankAlbumBand
41. (39) Down2

Images And WordsDream Theater
Year of Release:1992Appears in:56 charts
Rank in 1992:8Rank Score:2,212
Rank in 1990s109Overall Rank:523
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42. (40) Down2

Psycho CityGreat White
Year of Release:1992Appears in:5 charts
Rank in 1992:92Rank Score:181
Rank in 1990s889Overall Rank:4,179
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43. (41) Down2

TimeThird Day
Year of Release:1999Appears in:4 charts
Rank in 1999:214Rank Score:79
Rank in 1990s1,903Overall Rank:8,507
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44. (42) Down2

Coming To LifeThe Normals
Year of Release:2000Appears in:4 charts
Rank in 2000:204Rank Score:81
Rank in 2000s2,549Overall Rank:8,323
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45. (43) Down2

Busted StuffDave Matthews Band
Year of Release:2002Appears in:11 charts
Rank in 2002:64Rank Score:323
Rank in 2000s687Overall Rank:2,651
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46. (44) Down2

Eyes OpenSnow Patrol
Year of Release:2006Appears in:53 charts
Rank in 2006:16Rank Score:1,505
Rank in 2000s165Overall Rank:753
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47. (45) Down2

A Rush Of Blood To The HeadColdplay
Year of Release:2002Appears in:468 charts
Rank in 2002:1Rank Score:18,060
Rank in 2000s7Overall Rank:55
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48. (46) Down2

NevermindNirvana
Year of Release:1991Appears in:1,193 charts
Rank in 1991:1Rank Score:61,725
Rank in 1990s2Overall Rank:6
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49. (81) Up32

OK ComputerRadiohead
Year of Release:1997Appears in:1,621 charts
Rank in 1997:1Rank Score:105,623
Rank in 1990s1Overall Rank:1
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50. (47) Down3

Highway 61 RevisitedBob Dylan
Year of Release:1965Appears in:818 charts
Rank in 1965:1Rank Score:42,729
Rank in 1960s7Overall Rank:17
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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 14 14%
1980s 15 15%
1990s 40 40%
2000s 23 23%
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 21 21%
Ireland 4 4%
Canada 2 2%
Mixed Nationality 1 1%

Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

Biggest climbers
climbers Up 32 from 81st to 49th
OK Computer
by Radiohead
climbers Up 30 from 64th to 34th
The 77's
by The 77s
climbers Up 25 from 78th to 53rd
Perfecta
by Adam Again
Biggest fallers
fallers Down 3 from 47th to 50th
Highway 61 Revisited
by Bob Dylan
fallers Down 3 from 48th to 51st
Master Of Puppets
by Metallica
fallers Down 3 from 49th to 52nd
Jars Of Clay
by Jars Of Clay
New entries
newentries Kid A
by Radiohead

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From 5thbeatle 1 day ago
Solid chart, love seeing Vs. in there.
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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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