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"Finally they are back and with a rich beautiful album. Fresh, not off the shelf but clearly a Blur album. Terrific." Reply
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2015
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1,704
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"Most of the songs that originally convinced me of XTC's greatness come from Black Sea. I loved the meticulous attention to detail. I remember listening to Generals and Majors over and over trying to pick out everything, the humming, the barking, the numerous counter melodies. I loved the unexpect..." Reply
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1980
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1,702
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"For my money, this is Maiden's best. While side two has some weaker material, the highs are so high, and frequent enough to elevate this to the top spot. 'The Trooper' is the quintessential Maiden classic, but I find 'Where Eagles Dare' to be the greatest accomplishment on the album, and 'Flight ..." Reply
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Fischman | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1983
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1,699
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"This overlooked masterpiece straddles the fine line between parody, cabaret, electronic and psychedelic experimentalism. Thus, the band's musical approach draws on a variety of styles that involve the application of caustic music texts that are both lyrical and vivid as well as unique. This album..." Reply
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1968
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1,699
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"Arguably the most important body of work in the history of contemporary music. From an anthropological standpoint, this is the missing link. Virtually every significant rock artist can trace their roots back to here...whether they know it or not." Reply
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Decurso | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1961
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1,698
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"This is the best BTS album! Better lyrics and melodies than Perfect From Now On, Keep It Like A Secret, You In Reverse, There Is No Enemy, ... I also like the emotion deepness of this album that reminds me the early Modest Mouse. Favorite tracks: Reasons, Twin Falls, Stab (100/100 songs) Less fav..." Reply
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alexgagne | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1994
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1,697
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"Yes it's Chicago. Fortunately not quite that Chicago. This is an absolutely underrated record, a stunning album, a psychedelic soul rock masterpiece. Originally a double album it really captures that late sixties atmosphere, with stunning songs such as, beginnings, listen, and, I'm a man. This al..." Reply
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1969
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1,693
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"I only started listening to Steven Wilson's music (Porcupine Tree's & Blackfield) 4 months ago after attending a King Crimson concert and seeing Gavin Harrison played which led me to discovering SW's music. I was immediately hooked on his work with The Porcupine Tree and picked up this record wit..." Reply
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2013
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1,692
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"Warts and all, this is a fucking excellent album, exhibiting musical muscle and brains in spades. Still my 2nd favourite Stripes album because it's so damned edgy and earnest." Reply
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jhuik | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2000
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1,690
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"I usually prefer instrumental bop influenced jazz, finding the pop influenced vocal jazz music to be lacking in much depth, bu this album is definitely an exception. The interplay between the two voices and between Ella's singing and Louis' trumpet are exceptional. As well, the backing band does ..." Reply
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souplipton | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1956
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 34 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 302 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 710 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,415 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,397 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,589 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,728 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,990 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 833 | 8% |
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| Neil Young | 42 | 0% | |
| Bob Dylan | 37 | 0% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 36 | 0% | |
| Miles Davis | 33 | 0% | |
| David Bowie | 32 | 0% | |
| The Beatles | 29 | 0% | |
| King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard | 25 | 0% | |
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5,027 | 50% | |
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2,656 | 27% | |
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427 | 4% | |
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336 | 3% | |
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221 | 2% | |
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156 | 2% | |
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138 | 1% | |
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Overall Chart chart changes
| Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month |
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Up 3 from 101st to 98th |
Up 3 from 81st to 78th |
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Down 3 from 92nd to 95th |
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| New entries New entries in top 100 since last month |
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Up 3 from 101st to 98th |
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