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2531.

Strangers In The Night
Live

UFO

"A fantastic live album that is very easy to just rock out too and have a great time. This is mainly due to the guitar playing which is out of this world and completely steals the show. It is a 1hour 16 minute lesson in how phenomenal the guitar can sound and this makes it a must listen just for t..." [+] Reply

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

Year of Release:

1979

Appears in:

123 charts

Rank Score:

620

Rank in 1979:

Rank in 1970s:

458

Overall Rank:

2,531

Average Rating:

79 (131 votes)

Comments:

2532.

The Crossing

Big Country

"I bought this album in 1983. Consistently good, great guitars. Still sounds good today!" Reply

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

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

139 charts

Rank Score:

620

Rank in 1983:

Rank in 1980s:

385

Overall Rank:

2,532

Average Rating:

73 (161 votes)

Comments:

2533.

Point Of Know Return

Kansas

"Very strong follow-up to Leftoverture, high-energy prog/hard rock all the way through save for the wonderful gentleness of Dust in the Wind. Definitely a must-listen album for prog enthusiasts like its predecessor." Reply

- MetaKoopa99 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1977

Appears in:

140 charts

Rank Score:

620

Rank in 1977:

Rank in 1970s:

459

Overall Rank:

2,533

Average Rating:

76 (196 votes)

Comments:

2534.

Islands

King Crimson

"One can hardly accuse King Crimson to be coquettish and play on safe keys. Very often the group has given even the most beautiful melodies a twist or edge which contrasts the ugly and the beautiful. This tendency, or intention, is also very evident in this, the group's fourth album. The group mix...""One can hardly accuse King Crimson to be coquettish and play on safe keys. Very often the group has given even the most beautiful melodies a twist or edge which contrasts the ugly and the beautiful. This tendency, or intention, is also very evident in this, the group's fourth album. The group mixes genres in new and challenging ways, and while some passages may be an ordeal for many to give ear to, other pieces of the same track can be melodic beauty and sheer pleasure. On this album, my two biggest favorites both have these extremes. The opening track "Formentary Lady" has a nice, slightly gloomy intro, played on cello and it builds up very classically inspired. The actual song is melodic, and you easily find yourself humming lines from the delicate and catchy melody. The song gradually develops towards the more discordant, and towards the end the saxophone play notes that may behard to grasp. Although many probably would feel it an assault on the track, I have chosen to make my own edited version - down to about five minutes; then my family wil also be able to be nearby when the track is playing. The same thing could be done to "Ladies on the Road" which is my absolute favorite. Like "Formentary Lady" the song takes a similar turn towards the end. Still "Ladies on the Road" has everything you could ask for: a bluesy half-acoustic intro, great electric "Come Together" verses, and a beautiful chorus, which reminds me a lot of Pretty Things' "Parachute" album. The saxophone takes over towards the end, and "ruins" some of the song's beauty - some would feel There are two instrumental, with the "Sailor's Life" as the most exciting, but also the most challenging for the listener. Again experiments on saxophone and later the electric guitar playing notes I have never heard other places. "Prelude: Song of the Sea" is a very quiet classical number, which could very easily be overlooked. Nice but not really memorable The title track is another quiet number which is really very nice, but which perhaps lacks a real memorable melody. "The Letters" has good element but the song does not really hit me. " [+] Reply

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

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

175 charts

Rank Score:

620

Rank in 1971:

Rank in 1970s:

460

Overall Rank:

2,534

Average Rating:

76 (316 votes)

Comments:

2535.

A Kiss In The Dreamhouse

Siouxsie And The Banshees

"A roller coaster ride through sound. There are a few dark moments, but the journey is an uplifting one which will send shivers down your spine. Best thrills include the majestic opener Cascade, the intense and haunting Obsession and the jazzy straightjacket strut of Cocoon. This is the Banshees a..." [+] Reply

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

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

130 charts

Rank Score:

619

Rank in 1982:

Rank in 1980s:

386

Overall Rank:

2,535

Average Rating:

78 (143 votes)

Comments:

2536.

Peripheral Vision

Turnover

"A soothing, haunting sound from beginning to end. This album invokes so much feeling and emotion, and if I feel like listening to it I have to listen to it completely through every time. Songs like "Cutting My Fingers Off" and "I Would Hate You if I Could" cut deep and are absolutely gut wrenchin..." [+] Reply

- sonofawe | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

2015

Appears in:

55 charts

Rank Score:

619

Rank in 2015:

Rank in 2010s:

407

Overall Rank:

2,536

Average Rating:

79 (57 votes)

Comments:

2537.

Genius Of Modern Music
Compilation

Thelonious Monk

"With Monk jazz changed for ever. This strange and dear bear was another world himself. Without any doubt, the best composer (alongside with Ellington) of history of jazz. Listen anywhere of his tunes: "Blue Monk", "Round About Midnight", "Epistrophy", "Crepuscule with Nellie", "Bemsha Swing", "Ru..." [+] Reply

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

Year of Release:

1951

Appears in:

105 charts

Rank Score:

619

Rank in 1951:

Rank in 1950s:

Overall Rank:

2,537

Average Rating:

77 (110 votes)

Comments:

2538.

Sweet Oblivion

Screaming Trees

"Screaming trees should of been bigger. Mark Lanegan is one of the finest singers with his melodic grunge rock vocals (even though I wouldn't call this grunge at all). This is a hidden gem from that era." Reply

- mrmcrook | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1992

Appears in:

141 charts

Rank Score:

619

Rank in 1992:

Rank in 1990s:

441

Overall Rank:

2,538

Average Rating:

77 (179 votes)

Comments:

2539.

Africa/Brass

John Coltrane Quartet

"Very cool sound. I love the big band sound and experimentation on Africa and the rework of Greensleeves. Surprised how low this is on Coltrane's discography on this site tbh." Reply

- willandthemix | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1961

Appears in:

129 charts

Rank Score:

618

Rank in 1961:

Rank in 1960s:

229

Overall Rank:

2,539

Average Rating:

80 (133 votes)

Comments:

2540.

The Harrow & The Harvest

Gillian Welch

"Given the time, and the fact that she kept busy with various appearances on other people's albums, I was beginning to wonder if she'd ever put out another of her own. What she's finally given us is an incredibly sparse and quiet record. Long-time partner David Rawlings really shines on this one, ..." [+] Reply

zdwyatt | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

2011

Appears in:

123 charts

Rank Score:

618

Rank in 2011:

Rank in 2010s:

408

Overall Rank:

2,540

Average Rating:

77 (112 votes)

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Overall Chart composition

Decade	Albums	%

1930s	2	0%
1940s	37	0%
1950s	303	3%
1960s	720	7%
1970s	1,436	14%
1980s	1,431	14%
1990s	1,612	16%
2000s	1,735	17%
2010s	1,993	20%
2020s	731	7%

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	%

	5,010	50%
	2,663	27%
	431	4%
	318	3%
	222	2%
	159	2%
	136	1%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	9,725	97%
Yes	275	3%

Live?	Albums	%
No	9,729	97%
Yes	271	3%

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

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