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Selected Ambient Works 85-92

Aphex Twin

"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

OKC1 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1992

Appears in:

706 charts

Rank Score:

6,556

Rank in 1992:

Rank in 1990s:

Overall Rank:

241

Average Rating:

83 (901 votes)

Comments:

242.

Damn.

Kendrick Lamar

"After giving this a half-dozen more listens, I've got a few thoughts: As has been mentioned, DAMN. asks the question "Who is Kendrick Lamar?" We think we know Kendrick. And we do, don't we? This is that Compton kid, that Section.80 kid, that good kid, who broke out of his M.A.A.D. city with one m...""After giving this a half-dozen more listens, I've got a few thoughts: As has been mentioned, DAMN. asks the question "Who is Kendrick Lamar?" We think we know Kendrick. And we do, don't we? This is that Compton kid, that Section.80 kid, that good kid, who broke out of his M.A.A.D. city with one mission: To give back. And how does Kendrick Lamar give back? By doing his best to give life, hope, and power back to his community, back to his black brothers and sisters. Is it enough? Fox News doesn't understand him. He's exhausted by the work. Blind women might shoot him dead if he's at the wrong place at the wrong time when he's just trying to do right. Why do we demand great things from Kendrick Lamar? Kendrick Lamar is not shy about comparing himself to Jesus, albeit implicitly. The complement to DAMN., I'm finding, is none other than Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy: Another record about a distinct personality aiming to be understood. Kanye West is a brilliant, frustrating genius. On MBDTF, he asks that we forgive his humanity. DAMN. is coming from the other direction. We put Kendrick, King Kendrick, on a pedestal--one for which he did not ask. But he'll do what it takes to keep his family secure. He'll be the example his nieces and nephews need. He knows he's lucky to be a success. Yet, why can't he make mistakes? Why can't he let down his principles once or twice? Why can't he do a Maroon 5 feature for other reasons than to make some side cash? What does Kendrick Lamar owe us, if anything at all? DAMN. may not be a great record. Personally, I think it falls ever so short. Maybe that'll change for me. What I do believe is that, for once, Kendrick Lamar gets to tell his story. It doesn't have to be for Tammy or Keisha. It doesn't need to be about Compton. It doesn't need to be about the black experience in America. Maybe it's because he finally gets to speak to his wants and concerns, about his own well-being, that this, while not Kendrick's best work, is maybe his most important as an artist, because DAMN, it's really hard being Kendrick Lamar." [+] Reply

HoldenM | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +17 votes (21 helpful | 4 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

2017

Appears in:

833 charts

Rank Score:

6,549

Rank in 2017:

Rank in 2010s:

Overall Rank:

242

Average Rating:

80 (1,317 votes)

Comments:

151

243.

Ænima

Tool

"Just please listen to this album before you die." Reply

- NinjaCucumber | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +10 votes (10 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1996

Appears in:

747 charts

Rank Score:

6,528

Rank in 1996:

Rank in 1990s:

Overall Rank:

243

Average Rating:

81 (1,009 votes)

Comments:

244.

Tapestry

Carole King

"One of the most extraordinary collection of songs on one album ever. Carole King's, tapestry, is excellent. Featuring stunning tracks such as, I feel the earth move, will you still love me tomorrow, and, it's too late. Alongside the more famous songs there are some lesser known gems. Smackwater J..." [+] Reply

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

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

858 charts

Rank Score:

6,520

Rank in 1971:

Rank in 1970s:

Overall Rank:

244

Average Rating:

82 (963 votes)

Comments:

245.

Toxicity

System Of A Down

"Fun album! Heavy with interesting dynamics, tempos, and an oddly middle eastern flavor to some of the vocal melodies." Reply

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

Year of Release:

2001

Appears in:

748 charts

Rank Score:

6,507

Rank in 2001:

Rank in 2000s:

Overall Rank:

245

Average Rating:

78 (1,085 votes)

Comments:

246.

The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

Genesis

"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

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

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

798 charts

Rank Score:

6,445

Rank in 1974:

Rank in 1970s:

Overall Rank:

246

Average Rating:

82 (982 votes)

Comments:

247.

F♯ A♯ ∞ [F-Sharp, A-Sharp, Infinity]

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

"ehm, the track listing makes it hard to rate the songs. As in 2112 by Rush, Close to the Edge by Yes etc. there are titled segments within the songs. The listed songs here are titled segments, not actual songs in themselves. Personally I don't know when one segment ends and another one begins. I'..." [+] Reply

- | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +9 votes (9 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

653 charts

Rank Score:

6,413

Rank in 1997:

Rank in 1990s:

Overall Rank:

247

Average Rating:

84 (793 votes)

Comments:

248.

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Björk

"It's got kind of a weak final two tracks, but otherwise this album has a RIDICULOUS amount of amazing songs that are unique and experimental yet addicting and accessible. With some of the best production of the 90's, paired with such a distinct and expressive singer, this album deserves all of th..." [+] Reply

- paranoidandroid5 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1995

Appears in:

825 charts

Rank Score:

6,389

Rank in 1995:

Rank in 1990s:

Overall Rank:

248

Average Rating:

82 (1,102 votes)

Comments:

249.

Black Sabbath

"Play this album at night (preferably with a thunderstorm outside), turn all the lights out, light only candles, turn it up loud and this will be on your top 100 (or 10). The song suite leading up to and including N.I.B. will blow your head off!! I play this every Halloween at parties & it's a sma..." [+] Reply

- jchurd601 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +11 votes (11 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

851 charts

Rank Score:

6,375

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

Overall Rank:

249

Average Rating:

83 (1,190 votes)

Comments:

250.

Machine Head

Deep Purple

"Top notch hard rock, Highway Star is an all time great. Smoke On The Water and Lazy are classics too. Amazing instrumentals on this one and the vigals are pretty consistent as well." Reply

- mv3k | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1972

Appears in:

833 charts

Rank Score:

6,318

Rank in 1972:

Rank in 1970s:

Overall Rank:

250

Average Rating:

83 (1,049 votes)

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Overall Chart composition

Decade	Albums	%

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%

Artist	Albums	%

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	%

	5,021	50%
	2,655	27%
	428	4%
	336	3%
	218	2%
	154	2%
	137	1%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	9,734	97%
Yes	266	3%

Live?	Albums	%
No	9,739	97%
Yes	261	3%

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

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