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1921.

The Grand Illusion

Styx

"Styx was the "gateway drug" that got me into classic rock. Sure, they were poppy and heck, and, in retrospect, not that good; But that's what got me to latch onto the genre. I've always considered this to be their best album, and after all these years, "Miss America" is still a masterpiece." Reply

Applerill | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1977

Appears in:

155 charts

Rank Score:

874

Rank in 1977:

Rank in 1970s:

353

Overall Rank:

1,921

Average Rating:

77 (196 votes)

Comments:

1922.

Heligoland

Massive Attack

"I think people are spending too much time comparing it to their best album whatever that might be, instead of just listening. When you compare albums then you will miss out on loving it. Now for the album, I love it all, maybe one or two tracks near the end not as much but there's plenty to love ..." [+] Reply

- gon2bed | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

2010

Appears in:

171 charts

Rank Score:

874

Rank in 2010:

Rank in 2010s:

310

Overall Rank:

1,922

Average Rating:

73 (287 votes)

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1923.

Milo Goes To College

The Descendents

"Legendary. I guess you get it or you don't, but this is a landmark punk album." Reply

- blackflag29 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (7 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

214 charts

Rank Score:

873

Rank in 1982:

Rank in 1980s:

294

Overall Rank:

1,923

Average Rating:

76 (237 votes)

Comments:

1924.

Sackcloth 'N' Ashes

16 Horsepower

"I am an honest man when I‘m not lying… Nothing plays better than the doomed but repentant sinner man feverishly begging to have his sins absolved. The sinner who firmly believes in hell but is dammed there anyways by his hunger & compulsions to fill that emptiness inside him with cards, whores, a..." [+] Reply

- | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1996

Appears in:

118 charts

Rank Score:

873

Rank in 1996:

Rank in 1990s:

336

Overall Rank:

1,924

Average Rating:

78 (119 votes)

Comments:

1925.

Painted Ruins

Grizzly Bear

"The music sounds tighter, less loose than previous records although it isn't quite as memorable. The songs do grow on you over a period of time and it's still growing on me. I still don't know whether it's as good as, Yellow house, or, Veckatamist, but it's certainly different. Sounding less rust..." [+] Reply

- garycottier | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

2017

Appears in:

195 charts

Rank Score:

872

Rank in 2017:

Rank in 2010s:

311

Overall Rank:

1,925

Average Rating:

76 (241 votes)

Comments:

1926.

Pod

The Breeders

"As a Pixies devote I got in on the ground floor with this one purchasing the vinyl album the week it came out & it did not disappoint , it fact it blew me away how superb it was and remains so today in 2018 some 28 years on So where does 'Pod' sit in the Pixies / Breeders chronology ? 1989: 'Dool..." [+] Reply

Brad1770 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1990

Appears in:

199 charts

Rank Score:

872

Rank in 1990:

Rank in 1990s:

337

Overall Rank:

1,926

Average Rating:

77 (242 votes)

Comments:

1927.

Wild God

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

"Yep, he’s done it again - another masterful release. This time full of life-affirming positive mantras and a transcendent connection to a higher meaning." Reply

Strangel | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +8 votes (8 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

2024

Appears in:

204 charts

Rank Score:

871

Rank in 2024:

Rank in 2020s:

Overall Rank:

1,927

Average Rating:

78 (146 votes)

Comments:

1928.

Dynamo

Soda Stereo

"Soda Stereo is one of the few non-anglophone bands whose discography can give artists like The Beatles and Radiohead a run for their money, pioneering all the way through to their final album. Although Canción Animal is normally regarded as their greatest work, its follow-up, Dynamo, is much more..." [+] Reply

- | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1992

Appears in:

121 charts

Rank Score:

871

Rank in 1992:

Rank in 1990s:

338

Overall Rank:

1,928

Average Rating:

80 (132 votes)

Comments:

1929.

Yardbirds (Roger The Engineer)

The Yardbirds

""Over, Under, Sideways, Down" or "The Yardbirds" or "Roger the Engineer" was the Yardbirds' first real album released in 1966. They had released two albums in America in 1965 "For Your Love" and "Having a Rave Up", but they were merely compilations of singles, EP's , live-recordings or obscure re..."""Over, Under, Sideways, Down" or "The Yardbirds" or "Roger the Engineer" was the Yardbirds' first real album released in 1966. They had released two albums in America in 1965 "For Your Love" and "Having a Rave Up", but they were merely compilations of singles, EP's , live-recordings or obscure recording which were included to fill up the albums to reach an acceptable playing-time. For the first time they were given the opportunity to record a real album. The were not given unlimited studio-time; on the contrary; the album was recorded during a very short time-period; I believe it was about 2 weeks. This makes the result even more impressive. It's no exaggeration to call this album one a the greatest of the mid-sixties. Very tight playing by everyone, impressive and innovative guitar-work from Jeff Beck, solid vocals and great songs. In my opinion there is no doubt that it's Jeff Beck who makes the difference. I love the sounds he can get out of his guitar. It's not difficult to imagine who stunned people would we when listening to his guitar back in 66. The great mixture of traditional blues and the new psychedelic sounds has never been surpassed. Even classic 12 bar blues tracks like "Lost Woman","Over, Under, Sideways, Down", "The Nazz Are Blue", "Rack My Mind", "Jeff's Boogie" and "What Do You Want" sounded (sounds) new; and these recordings still sound uplifting and full of energy today. On songs like "Ever Since The World Began", "Turn Into Earth", "Hot House" and "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago" showed a purer progressive side of the band. In fact "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago" was not originally included on the album, as it was recorded shortly after, at a time when Jimmy Page had also joined the group. "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago" was released as a single with "Psycho Daisies" as the b-side. These two songs have been featured on most re-releases of the album, and can almost be considered as originals. The moving "Farewell" is a another favourite; makes you think of the sad destiny of Keith Relf who died electrocuted in 1976 by his own guitar while practising at his home. Unfortunately this 2 lead-guitarist period would last very short, as Jeff Beck soon left. As far as I know, they only recorded 3 songs; with "Stroll On" from the movie "Blow Up" as the third. The bonus tracks make the CD an even better buy. The Keith Relf solo tracks a all solid; in fact they are really the Yardbirds backing singer Relf. "Mr Zero" is not far from later Yardbirds recordings like "Little Soldier Boy". If you're even the least interested in the music that came out of the 1960's this milestone is a must hear! " [+] Reply

- Rovers | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (7 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

238 charts

Rank Score:

871

Rank in 1966:

Rank in 1960s:

185

Overall Rank:

1,929

Average Rating:

76 (250 votes)

Comments:

1930.

Static Age

Misfits

"Baffles me why people put walk among us or legacy of brutality on their charts when clearly this is the superior album. Unfortunately not released till the 90s people had to rely on those release which had overdubs by the singer due to not wanting to pay royalties to his past band mates.I find it..." [+] Reply

- newbands1 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +8 votes (8 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

112 charts

Rank Score:

871

Rank in 1997:

Rank in 1990s:

339

Overall Rank:

1,930

Average Rating:

78 (136 votes)

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Overall Chart composition

Decade	Albums	%

1930s	2	0%
1940s	34	0%
1950s	302	3%
1960s	709	7%
1970s	1,424	14%
1980s	1,413	14%
1990s	1,601	16%
2000s	1,726	17%
2010s	1,964	20%
2020s	825	8%

Artist	Albums	%

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	%

	5,004	50%
	2,654	27%
	431	4%
	336	3%
	221	2%
	157	2%
	134	1%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	9,729	97%
Yes	271	3%

Live?	Albums	%
No	9,737	97%
Yes	263	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	9,885	99%
Yes	115	1%