Overall Chart
Listed below are the overall rankings for the best albums in history as determined by their aggregate positions in over 59,000 different greatest album charts on BestEverAlbums.com! (Chart last updated: 6 hours ago).
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"One of the best Marvin Gaye albums, full of smooth soulful vibes and Marvin's amazing vocals. The album flows from start to finish similar to Let's Get it On but less structured, a more relaxed sound. I Want You, After The Dance, Come Live With Me Angel & Feel All My Love Inside are the best trac..." [+] Reply
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Tamthebam | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1976
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"Not a bad album at all. I quite enjoyed it. I wouldn't call it amazing, but I'd listen to it again!" Reply
"Phases and Stages is Willie Nelson's masterpiece and his finest collection and presentation of original songs. Career Highlight: It's Not Supposed to Be That Way Gem: I Still Can't Believe That You're Gone" Reply
"THE Goth album for all those who like the morbid side of life! Favourite Track: 'Kick in the Eye'" Reply
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1981
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443
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"1977 was the year of this album, Trans Europe Express and I Feel Love. Amazing." Reply
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bobbyb5 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1977
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"Steven Wilson regrets making this album. Why Mr Wilson? Yes it is obviously a tip to Pink Floyd in its layout. But at least it sounds original (compare this with Voyage 34 which is too close to Another Brick in the Wall IMO). And the songs are brilliant. And it got me interested in Pink Floyd. No..." [+] Reply
"Very uplifting and inspired spiritual record. Something happens when people work hard to transcend through music. It really makes an album special." Reply
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JoaoMoreira | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"This is really good. Like really good. Gotta love a great debut album." Reply
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ExTeaSea | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (4 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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2024
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"Hearts and bones, was a huge commercial disappointment for Paul Simon, and was mainly written during his breakup with Carrie Fisher. Hearts and bones, had a contemporary sound, and contained some of Simon's greatest songs. The title track, is one of these, a beautiful acoustic song, it is one of ..." [+] Reply
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1983
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"Another great record by an often misunderstood and derided songstress. She was moving past pretty music into the realm of experimentation. You have to give her credit for that even is you don't understand what she is doing." Reply
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 34 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 302 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 710 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,424 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,413 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,600 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,726 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,962 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 827 | 8% |
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| 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 | % | |
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5,005 | 50% | |
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2,655 | 27% | |
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431 | 4% | |
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335 | 3% | |
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221 | 2% | |
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157 | 2% | |
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134 | 1% | |
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| Best Artists of 2020 | |
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| 1. The Strokes | |
| 2. Fiona Apple | |
| 3. Phoebe Bridgers | |
| 4. Taylor Swift | |
| 5. Charli XCX | |
| 6. Jessie Ware | |
| 7. Fleet Foxes | |
| 8. The Weeknd | |
| 9. Run The Jewels | |
| 10. Tame Impala |
