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"Today I learnt one of the greatest lessons: "Never judge a book by it's cover"" Reply
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2016
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"An absolute masterpiece of mediterranean? music. An orgy of sounds, instruments, vocals (genoa dialectal)and genius. Fabrizio De André ¡what name! is a fabulous singer-songwriter but here is beyond any label or way at his best. (Also a favorite of Wim Wenders)." Reply
"Blues has got me and has cut very deep cuts to my soul and mind." Reply
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Jboy56 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1965
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"I listened to this and I faded out. I don't really know what happened, can't recall any thoughts. I woke up later, but was still trapped in this thing. I couldn't get out, and it hit me that the idea of a Nick Drake album seemed danceable at that moment. I could feel my skin turning pale and my m..." Reply
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2001
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554
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"This album has some sublime moments but is structurally not as well sequenced as Immunity. The Immunity journey was something quite fresh and had me marveling at Hopkins' technical prowess and sense of a musical reverie. The reverie is still evident here but a little misplaced in parts. I will co..." Reply
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Strangel | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2018
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"This is between Pop and Classical! Compare with: Depeche Mode on Black Celebration "It doesnt matter"" Reply
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"One of the most Beautiful albums I can think of. So heartwarming...." Reply
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2014
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554
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"Still need to think about this a little longer but yeah, I feel like this might be a 10. It's literally perfect from beginning to end. The production was spotless, not a single song was too long, and Mos's rhymes were just on another level. Music is supposed to move you right? Well this shit sent..." Reply
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2009
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"Let's not go to the extremes. In my opinion, it doesn't deserve a low rating as it is better than the pre-fabricated synth pop of this era and it contains a wonderful single (plus other good songs like From Eden or Angel of Small...), but I don't find it wonderful either. Many songs are commonpla..." Reply
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2014
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"Really solid follow up to Light Up Gold, though it shouldnt be compared to its predecessor. Both are completely different albums with individual strengths. Sunbathing Animal's strength lies within its jamming-instrumentation and witty songwriting. Sunbathing Animal and Instant Dissassembly are in..." Reply
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 35 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 302 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 710 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,414 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,396 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,593 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,730 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,987 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 831 | 8% |
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| Neil Young | 42 | 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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5,029 | 50% | |
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2,656 | 27% | |
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427 | 4% | |
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335 | 3% | |
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221 | 2% | |
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156 | 2% | |
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138 | 1% | |
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Overall Chart chart changes
| Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month |
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Up 3 from 81st to 78th |
Up 3 from 72nd to 69th |
Up 2 from 69th to 67th |
Up 2 from 65th to 63rd |
Up 2 from 46th to 44th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 3 from 68th to 71st |
Down 2 from 47th to 49th |
Down 2 from 63rd to 65th |
Down 2 from 93rd to 95th |
Down 1 from 7th to 8th |
Best Artists of
1981
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Rush
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Kraftwerk
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King Crimson
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The Cure
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Black Flag
10.
The Gun Club
