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"Classic Album. It's like an Ancient Artifact, Something Timeless and Unique. Aphex Twin's Best Work. Best Songs: Xtal, Pulsewidth, Ageispolis, Ptolemy, We Are the Music Makers, Actium." Reply
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OKC1 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1992
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6,554
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"The "double album" controversy/rumor almost overshadowed this album itself. He releases an album seeped in Christian allegory where the central theme of the album is that Kendrick dies and some of the songs are him looking at life after he's passed on. He releases the album on Good Friday - the d..." [+] Reply
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corenfro | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +13 votes (13 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2017
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6,548
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"I'm a late bloomer when it comes to Tool. 10,000 Days became one of my most listened to albums last year as I finally was able to latch on to their music and appreciate it as a listener, not just musician. Then my discovery of AEnima happened. I didn't put it away for months. There have been few ..." [+] Reply
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AAL2014 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1996
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6,526
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"It's not too polished and finds its charm in its imperfection. The songwriting is magnificent and speaks for itself" Reply
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1971
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6,518
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"Fun album! Heavy with interesting dynamics, tempos, and an oddly middle eastern flavor to some of the vocal melodies." Reply
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2001
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6,506
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"This record is so much more loved than many people realize. I recommend sifting through the list of top BEA users; this is a popular choice. Of course, an argument based on authority isn't a good one, but it is telling. 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway' is the best double album ever made, featurin..." [+] Reply
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1974
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6,444
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"The vinyl cover almost makes me want to delete the album from my chart. Godplease Help! My Chart." Reply
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CellarDoor | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +15 votes (15 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1997
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6,412
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"My favorite Bjork album so far. Army of Me is one of the best opening tracks in music history if you ask me. I only wish "It's Oh So Quiet" wasn't included on the album. It's a beautiful song, but it just doesn't fit for me." Reply
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louisjwyatt | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1995
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6,388
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"I look at this as kind of a missing link in the evolution of music. Most of the riffs Iomi plays are straight blues. But the dark lyrical content and the heavy distortion make it unlike anything people had previously heard....and pretty much gave birth to modern metal. Not my favourite Sabbath al..." [+] Reply
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Decurso | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1970
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6,373
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"Essential listening for all fans of hard rock. There is a reason some of these riffs are the most recognizable in music." Reply
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1972
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6,316
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Total albums: 10,000. Page 25 of 1,000
Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 35 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 299 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 709 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,417 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,396 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,596 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,746 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,979 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 821 | 8% |
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| Neil Young | 43 | 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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5,023 | 50% | |
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2,655 | 27% | |
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428 | 4% | |
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336 | 3% | |
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219 | 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 |
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Up 1 from 96th to 95th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 3 from 93rd to 96th |
Down 3 from 94th to 97th |
Down 2 from 71st to 73rd |
Down 2 from 79th to 81st |
Down 1 from 7th to 8th |
| 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 |
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