What criteria determine "greatness"?

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Poll: What most determines the "greatness" of an album?
Consistency of material (i.e. quality to filler ratio):
28%
 28%  [11]
Historical Significance:
2%
 2%  [1]
Technical Proficiency of Musicians:
2%
 2%  [1]
Emotional Impact:
50%
 50%  [19]
Uniqueness:
15%
 15%  [6]
Total Votes : 38

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I'm going to say all of the above.

To judge albums purely on one criteria would be downright silly.
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Whatever has the highest averaged score between Scaruffi and Pitchfork.
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iF I likE thE musiC
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I don't go by radio play anymore. But for my BEST ALBUM criteria, I choose:

1. Songs above 7/10 compared to songs below 7
2. How well the songs fit the vibe of the album
3. Critical reception
4. How much of an impact it's had on the world and/or my life
5. How Well the Album is produced
6. Skill of the instruments and vocals

Usually I just go with number 1, but sometimes I use more.

Ex. Nevermind is low on my chart because it has some bad, bad songs. I didn't use 3 or 4 for judging this album.
I used all four to judge Van Halen, LZ4, Bat, Hysteria, Appetite for Destruction, Boston, and a few more.

Really it can be kinda random. I know it's a strange criteria, but I'm a strange guy. I'm a nerd, and I'm freakin' proud. LONG LIVE SOCIAL AWKWARDNESS!!!

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