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"It truly puzzles me that this man, along with his music, aren't far more popular. I suppose this really just goes to show that the 'Greatest albums of all time' are only the 'Greatest albums of all time' due to the combination of: 1. The obvious towering appeal of their music. And 2. (More import..." [+] Reply
"When Coltrane signed for Impulse! in 1961, he already had the reputation of being one of the most ardent tenor saxophonists of jazz. But "Ballads" still does not announce Trane's most controversial albums. For those who love Coltrane, this record is indispensable because it reflects a facet of th..." [+] Reply
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1963
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"In an out of nowhere splash Mckinley Dixon raps about home, urban life, contesting memories of childhood, lost friends and living communities. More specifically, the whole album is a Toni Morrison reference. The title invokes the 'Beloved trilogy' of Morrison historical fiction novels Jazz, Belov..." [+] Reply
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Arthurknight | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"There's nothing bad here, but it can't hold a candle to the Beatles (of course)." Reply
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eclab | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1966
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"This album is an underrated gem, and I suppose was slightly out of place for the time it was released back in 1991. However, really this another classic album from Dire Straits that stands the test of time. Ticket To Heaven is the sleeper tack and timeless track on this album for me." Reply
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1991
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"Mad beat poet fronting a junkyard jazz ensemble that would make Tom Waits proud. Absurdist lyrics at their best. It's too bad they never came close to matching this stunning debut again." Reply
"The lightning quick follow up to their self titled debut album, Kinda kinks, picks up where that record left off. The LP features ten originals and two poor cover versions(naggin' woman, and, dancing in the street). Of the self penned tracks best are the acoustic, nothin' in the world, and classi..." [+] Reply
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1965
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"A comprehensive underground alternative indie rock almanac. You'd be forgiven for thinking it's everything you need to know." Reply
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ButterThumbz | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"One of my favorite "Return To Forever" album. Not as critically acclaimed as Corea's early releases but the reincarnation of the group as it appears in this album with Al Di Meola, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White being part of it, remains the best one in my opinion." Reply
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NickVolos | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 34 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 302 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 709 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,424 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,413 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,601 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,726 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,964 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 825 | 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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5,004 | 50% | |
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2,654 | 27% | |
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431 | 4% | |
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336 | 3% | |
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221 | 2% | |
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157 | 2% | |
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134 | 1% | |
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