Overall Chart
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"Feels like turning the TV over and finding loads of strange channels you never knew you had before. Some are scary and some cause tears. I feel this one has a little more to give. Such a lonely work of the hearts. Take it." Reply
"People give it too much of a hard time because it was a very pop album at the time. I gave it a chance and was satisfied with most tracks." Reply
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Trickington | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (7 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"An extremely forgettable second half nearly nuked this album. Only the Young and Ask the Lonely should have been left on the album." Reply
"Very mellow and loved the lyrics as well." Reply
Year of Release:
2010
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288
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""The Last of the True Believers" is the fourth studio album by Nanci Griffith and the most generally the highly acclaimed album by critics and fans. Producer Jim Rooney captured lightning in a bottle with Griffith's third album "Once in a Very Blue Moon." But would lightning strike twice? Yes! Ro..." [+] Reply
"This is a really interesting album - I like how it plays around with different tones and sounds in a way that almost sounds like noise rock filtered through a post-punk lens. Unfortunately, all the chaos results in very few songs that work, and the ones that are interesting outstay their welcome ..." [+] Reply
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babyBlueSedan | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Incredible indie pop album from the early 80s that still stands up today. Unfortunately it seems this record is really overlooked; many songs are immediately catchy and unique for the time. Admittedly, the ending few songs don't speak to me much, but this album caught me off guard with how fun it..." [+] Reply
"Almost 3 years after Rock for Light Bad Brains came back with a change of pace heavier sound which would lead the way for many alternative bands to come." Reply
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Brandon8 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1986
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287
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"As you've guys (unfortunately) have noticed, I've been a huge Avril fan my whole life. But when I first heard "Girlfriend" on the radio, I was really disappointed. I felt like all the emotional tapestry that made Under My Skin such an utter masterpiece was gone. And, in a way, it was. B..." [+] Reply
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Applerill | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"A album from a band just getting started so not their most best work but a must listen for any tool fan" Reply
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 34 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 302 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 710 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,424 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,413 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,601 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,721 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,968 | 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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| Country | Albums | % | |
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4,998 | 50% | |
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2,658 | 27% | |
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432 | 4% | |
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337 | 3% | |
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221 | 2% | |
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157 | 2% | |
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134 | 1% | |
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