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"I'm not normally a huge fan of concept albums, but when I hear a good one, I think I like it even better than a conventional collection of tracks. This one centers on a lovelorn, nostalgia-ridden protagonist named Van Occupanther, who must have lived in some mythical past surrounded by dense fore..." [+] Reply
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buzzdainer | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2006
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"For my money, this is QOTSA's best album. They went on to make more diverse albums, but they never made anything as slick as this awesome debut. As cool as the otherside of the pillow..." Reply
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1998
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"One of the best albums of 1990. One of the best southern rock albums ever. After much of the music released in the New Wave 80s, this was a breath of fresh air. We were exposed to real rock music again!" Reply
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rockbluesfolkjaz | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1990
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"Frankie's most introspective mood with Ava in the heart and soul. Painful, autumnal, sad, nocturnal, is the photography of a man alone. Nobody sing these feeling with more knowledge, dignity, self-respect. And at last..... one for my baby and one more for the road (Bill Millar's piano is a miracle)." Reply
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1958
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1,266
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"Great album. If you told me this album was made by an extraterrestrial life form I might believe it." Reply
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bestdressed | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1971
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1,264
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"The incredibly high dosage of poppers led the animated character to extreme hyperactivity and the occasional panic attack." Reply
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meccalecca | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2007
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"It's hard to put a finger on XTC. I understand why some people don't love them. They manage to be disorienting without the traditional means. The guitars frequently enter into repetitive hypnotic states, with a jagged bounce. Drums & Wires may be their finest collection, and a solid entry point f..." [+] Reply
- meccalecca | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (8 helpful | 2 unhelpful)
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1979
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"Sandy Denny is, in my opinion, the greatest female singer / songwriter Britain has ever produced, though, if you think about it, the competition list is quite short. 'Who Knows Where the time Goes' is on this, so that would be reason enough by itself to include this album, but it also includes tw..." [+] Reply
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1969
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"Intro's of 'The Arrangement' and 'Woodstock'... she takes you to an other world with just a few chords." Reply
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1970
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"Since the 70s there really hasn't been an artist that has put out more than 3 strong albums (usually in a row) and Pearl Jam knocked that usual trend with their 5th strong album straight. They come out pretty straight-forward rockin' on this one for the most part after (and as an extension of) th..." [+] Reply
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paladisiac | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (2 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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1998
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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 | 1,424 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,413 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,600 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,726 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,962 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 827 | 8% |
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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% | |
| Neil Young | 26 | 0% | |
| Various Artists | 25 | 0% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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5,005 | 50% | |
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2,655 | 27% | |
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431 | 4% | |
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335 | 3% | |
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221 | 2% | |
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157 | 2% | |
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134 | 1% | |
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| Best Ever Artists | |
|---|---|
| 1. The Beatles | |
| 2. Radiohead | |
| 3. Pink Floyd | |
| 4. David Bowie | |
| 5. Bob Dylan | |
| 6. Led Zeppelin | |
| 7. The Rolling Stones | |
| 8. Arcade Fire | |
| 9. Neil Young | |
| 10. Nirvana |
