Overall Chart
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"There aren't many artists that can keep such a high level of level of inspiration as Lucinda Williams. Now into her fourth decade as a recording artist, Williams says she finds inspiration and comfort in NOT getting comfortable. She describes this record as Car Wheels on a Gravel Road part 2, exc..." [+] Reply
"Nice, but too rarely memorable." Reply
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Norman Bates | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Best EP ever. Polyethylene, Pearly, and Palo Alto are some of Radiohead's best songs. Thom's voice really shines in this album, and Johnny absolutely shreds. Shouldn't be a surprise that the greatest album of all time also has the greatest B-Sides." Reply
"This is Jack White's favorite album." Reply
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"Audiophiles, this is one album where if you can score the vinyl, do so. For some reason, the British remaster is rather high end/tinny. Having said that, this album represents an underappreciated band finding a balance between their earlier rough-hewn sound and later polished production. There is..." [+] Reply
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radiofreespike | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Maybe best portuguese ever album. Grândola Vila Morena, the music of the revolution in Portugal, you should try to listen to the entire album with translation to understand all the genius." Reply
"The first time I saw Uncle Tupelo play live, it was as the opening act for Michelle Shocked's Arkansas Traveler tour. They were the first of four artists to play--before Taj Majal, a much-diminished incarnation of The Band, and Michele Shocked herself. I wished Uncle Tupelo could have played for ..." [+] Reply
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buzzdainer | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Lots of catchy pop music here. If you're looking for something more edgy, you won't find it." Reply
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 37 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 303 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 716 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,439 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,435 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,616 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,726 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,998 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 728 | 7% |
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| Bob Dylan | 37 | 0% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 35 | 0% | |
| David Bowie | 32 | 0% | |
| The Beatles | 29 | 0% | |
| Miles Davis | 27 | 0% | |
| Various Artists | 26 | 0% | |
| Neil Young | 25 | 0% | |
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5,010 | 50% | |
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2,667 | 27% | |
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429 | 4% | |
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316 | 3% | |
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222 | 2% | |
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160 | 2% | |
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136 | 1% | |
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