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"I have already commented on this album but one thing I neglected to mention is that the tracklist you see on this page is indeed the one I fell in love with but I highly recommend anyone (no matter their respective opinion on the album) listen to the 25th Anniversary Remaster with In Your Eyes as..." [+] Reply
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AAL2014 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1986
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7,222
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"Criticize Coldplay's other albums all you want, but I'll defend this one to the death. This is a beautiful, reflective piece of work that never fails to move me in one way or another, like some sort of idyllic sepia-toned landscape. It is also full of tastefully understated moments like We Never ..." [+] Reply
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SquishypuffDave | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +8 votes (8 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2000
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7,213
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"Oh, that "Little Wing", "Castles Made of Sand" and "Bold as Love" trio most be the perfect example of what guitar should sound." Reply
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1967
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7,179
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"One of my favorite albums of all-time. To me, this is pretty much the ideal combination of synth-pop and indie rock. Jenny Was a Friend of Mine is one of my favorite opening tracks of all-time. Fueled by an incredibly catchy bassline and a loud and powerful chorus, this got me hooked on the Kille..." [+] Reply
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2004
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7,178
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"Is it just me or does this mix of the album suck? I am NO hater, this is my favorite album ever and nothing can change that but the songs need to be mixed better with a louder guitar and without Anthony's voice so loud, also this needs to be mastered better without so much compression, with that ..." [+] Reply
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C_Krug2009 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (4 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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1999
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7,159
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"Microphones is an extraordinary band led by the genius Phil Elvrum who works on the experimentation in the lo-fi music. The very special art of Phil Elvrum and his band reaches its peak on this album of 2001. The sonic research started on "It Was Hot We Stayed in the Water" here reach an impressi..." [+] Reply
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2001
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7,136
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"This one keeps growing on me. It's rising up the ranks of my favourite Neil Young albums having already surpassed Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, Rust Never Sleeps and Harvest, and it's hot on the heels of After The Gold Rush, which is one of my favourite albums of all time. I really appreciate ..." [+] Reply
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Flay | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1974
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7,130
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"I have to say, I prefer this album to Songs for the Deaf. Very consistent, perfectly paced." Reply
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2013
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7,094
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"Check out the ferocity of Bruce's guitar on "Adam Raised A Cain". The sheer power of Max Weinberg's drumming on "Candy's Room". The unsurpassed songwriting on "Somewhere In The Night", "Streets Of Fire", and the title track. I still believe that this is one of the most underrated albums of all ti..." [+] Reply
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Romanelli | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1978
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7,079
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"I was never sure if I liked Metallica but I like Diamond Head so thought I would give this, their most accessible offering a go. I like it, great riffery and guitar soloing in parts. 'Wherever I Roam' is a personal favourite with its Eastern influenced opening, heavy riff and blistering guitar so..." [+] Reply
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1991
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 35 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 299 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 708 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,417 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,397 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,596 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,747 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,978 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 821 | 8% |
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| Neil Young | 43 | 0% | |
| Bob Dylan | 37 | 0% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 35 | 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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5,021 | 50% | |
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2,655 | 27% | |
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428 | 4% | |
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336 | 3% | |
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218 | 2% | |
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154 | 2% | |
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137 | 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 97th to 93rd |
Up 2 from 69th to 67th |
Up 1 from 101st to 100th |
Up 1 from 99th to 98th |
Up 1 from 96th to 95th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 2 from 71st to 73rd |
Down 2 from 79th to 81st |
Down 2 from 92nd to 94th |
Down 2 from 94th to 96th |
Down 2 from 95th to 97th |
| New entries New entries in top 100 since last month |
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Up 1 from 101st to 100th |
| Leavers Leavers from top 100 since last month |
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Down 1 from 100th to 101st |
Best Ever
Artists
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The Beatles
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Radiohead
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Pink Floyd
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David Bowie
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Bob Dylan
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Led Zeppelin
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Arcade Fire
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Neil Young
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Nirvana
