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"I had kind of given up on Wilco thinking they had slipped into an Adult Contemporary coma, but this is a wonderful return to form. Loose and carefree, Jeff Tweedy & co have a skip in their step for this one." Reply
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2011
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"Splendid indie. Good variety. Strong vocals." Reply
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2023
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"I've been listening to these songs for years without knowing that it was Cut Copy. Anyway, this is solid." Reply
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2008
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"What a shame. I was really expecting to enjoy this album. Not only that, I really WANTED to love this album! But, no. There's only one problem I have with this album, and it's a biggie: the vocal performance is atrocious. I'm sure to other people it sounds "soulful" or whatever, but to me, it's g..." Reply
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2015
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906
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"Definitely not as immediate as her first one, but the songwriting is pretty solid. She's got a great ear for a hook, and lyrically this is introspective and sober for the most part. The production brings the songs to the foreground, which feels appropriate. It'll be interesting to see if Courtney..." Reply
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PlasticRob | Helpful? (Log in to vote) · 2
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2018
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"This is quite monstrous, not entirely my sort of thing, but I find it enjoyable, and can appreciate the quality on offer" Reply
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2002
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"Incredible album! Just pure brilliance with some exceptional songs such as 3 libras, the hollow and judith!" Reply
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2000
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"Since I hated the song "Super Galactic" at the time, the station would be changed every time this one came on. So inevitably, I'd end up with a few minutes of this song on my voice mail every few days. I thought I'd go back and really like this one, as it seems like every other Beasties album get..." Reply
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1998
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Surfer Rosa & Come On Pilgrim
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"2 albums do not an album make, therefore gtfo the top rated albums. surfer rosa is already deservedly up here. down with compilations full of songs already on albums, help rate 0 please and thanks." Reply
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"This rating is for the original lp and not the embarrassing cd re release. Normally bonus tracks are placed after the original lp so the album can be heard as intended. In their wisdom the brain surgeons at Liberation decided to plonk The Moon is in the Gutter and In the Ghetto in between the end..." Reply
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1984
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 32 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 302 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 710 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,409 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,393 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,595 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,730 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,988 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 839 | 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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| Country | Albums | % | |
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5,030 | 50% | |
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2,654 | 27% | |
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427 | 4% | |
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336 | 3% | |
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222 | 2% | |
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156 | 2% | |
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136 | 1% | |
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Overall Chart chart changes
| Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month |
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Up 4 from 104th to 100th |
Up 3 from 65th to 62nd |
Up 3 from 50th to 47th |
Up 2 from 101st to 99th |
Up 1 from 96th to 95th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 3 from 47th to 50th |
Down 3 from 62nd to 65th |
Down 2 from 70th to 72nd |
Down 2 from 79th to 81st |
Down 2 from 94th to 96th |
| New entries New entries in top 100 since last month |
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Up 2 from 101st to 99th |
Up 4 from 104th to 100th |
| Leavers Leavers from top 100 since last month |
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Down 4 from 99th to 103rd |
Down 1 from 100th to 101st |
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1. garycottier
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junodog4
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junodog4
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3. HoldenM
939
HoldenM
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paladisiac
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paladisiac
711
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Brad1770
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Brad1770
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Mercury
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Mercury
659
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meccalecca
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meccalecca
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8. Untitled
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johnner
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johnner
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10. hairymarx1
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