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"If 4 or 5 weak tracks were omitted, we might have an Illmatic pt. 2 here. Still a great album just from the power of the first 8 tracks and the final big single. "I Gave You Power" is some potent writing that never ceases to give the chills. The beat on "The Message" and "Take it in Blood" are al..." [+] Reply
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1996
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"For such a young kid from such simple beginnings, he crafted simple melodies and catchy hooks as well as anyone in his time. As big of a loss as Buddy Holly." Reply
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junodog4 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"really wish this album had made more of a wave since it was released since it's just so, so good, but an obscurely popular music video off a strong album is more than most artists get in their lifetime. also really wish the re-issue songs were on the original album so I could give them the 100/10..." [+] Reply
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tw1nk | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2011
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698
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"Like a Virgin might be my favorite pop song of all time." Reply
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joannajewsom | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1984
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"The second half of this album has a specific melancholy mood that I have never heard in any other music. It evokes a sense of loss without approaching any catharsis." Reply
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1975
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"Listening to this album is like taking a master class in pop songwriting. Pure, catchy and full of hooks." Reply
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1952
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"An emotional album. Definitely Grohl’s most ambitious album lyrically. Unfortunately, musically it is very bland and uninteresting. Not much to grab on to melodically. Still has some powerful moments attached to grief and loss." Reply
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2023
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"Purchased this the same day as 'Man Who:Travis' Stereos best album alot of good no.s on here my favs Hurry Up & Wait,Plastic California,Bartender,Just Looking..now Oasis are gone this is the Band to follow" Reply
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1999
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"My Dearest LAF2. It's supposed to spell PBVSGM, as in Panda Bear Vs. the Grim Reaper, and alternative title of the album. Source: Panda Bear's twitter." Reply
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PsychologistHD | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2015
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"Was at No.1 on the album chart for an amazing 12 weeks in 80/81. The No.1 biggest selling album of 1981 & 48th in 1980. It won best British album at the 1982 Brit Awards. It contains 3 top 5 hits - Dog Eat Dog(4), Kings of the Wild Frontier(2) & Antmusic(2) together with stand out tracks Ants Inv..." [+] Reply
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1980
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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 | 1,425 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,415 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,600 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,722 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,966 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 824 | 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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4,999 | 50% | |
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2,657 | 27% | |
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431 | 4% | |
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337 | 3% | |
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221 | 2% | |
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157 | 2% | |
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134 | 1% | |
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