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"I'm not really a fan of Deep Purple, but this is undeniably one of the greatest hard rock records ever. That opening riff on Smoke on the Water is one of the most instantly memorable riffs of all time and Highway Star is the ultimate fast car/hot chicks anthem. Throw in a beauty like Space Trucki..." [+] Reply
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Decurso | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1972
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6,283
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"I wear a shirt with this album cover on it and it's made me more than a few friends." Reply
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PsychologistHD | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +11 votes (11 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1983
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6,277
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"The Smiths's most epic work! I love both of Marr's Guitar and Morrisey's cool lyrics. my favourite song is "The Headmaster Ritual" it recall my hurted school memory. I was hit by teacher rudly. I was so shamed. And it's still my trauma.but song is too cool and bright. so I always feel both Hurtin..." [+] Reply
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SingingPeasant96 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1985
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6,274
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"I never thought I would enjoy an Jazz album for the same reason I do with Heavy Metal ones. Excting, vibrant, sense of motion." Reply
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1959
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6,240
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"Exodus is a concept album that explores themes of faith, love, and hope in the face of adversity. The album's title track is a seven-minute epic that tells the story of a man who is searching for a new beginning. Other notable tracks include "So Much Things to Say," "Waiting in Vain," and "Three ..." [+] Reply
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1977
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6,223
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"The Band were one of the most creative and influential acts of roots-rock. The group reinstated self respect, dignity and humility within a revisited fusion of gospel, blues and country music. It was an ethical approach that was to be adopted by their generation and subsequent generations. Their ..." [+] Reply
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1969
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6,214
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"However cheesy you might think some of the songs are (and some very well might be), frankly, this record is irresistible." Reply
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Norman Bates | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1978
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6,193
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"Grandiose - yes. Over the top - yes. I love this album. This is Muse channeling Queen and ELO at their bombastic best." Reply
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Mdemauri | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (4 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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2006
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6,184
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"It's like if Blur was more consistent and on drugs. I like it a lot. The title track is brilliant." Reply
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Space-Dementia | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (7 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1997
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6,156
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"Band on the run, is quite rightly regarded as Paul McCartney's best album. You may prefer other records but, band on the run, has got to be the best. It's a thoroughly consistent album from start to finish, every song is potentially a highlight. The title track and, jet, are two of McCartney's be..." [+] Reply
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1973
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6,148
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 35 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 300 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 707 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,417 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,397 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,598 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,749 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,975 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 820 | 8% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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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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5,017 | 50% | |
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2,652 | 27% | |
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429 | 4% | |
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338 | 3% | |
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218 | 2% | |
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154 | 2% | |
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137 | 1% | |
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