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Explore the overall rankings of the best albums in history, based on over 2 million album rankings across 59,000 charts.
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"Upon release it was like a breath of fresh rock air. Different from Nirvana but still very much a major force and factor in ushering in new rock music (call it grunge if you must). The residual influences can be seen very clearly decades later. Even today it stands on its own, and the strength of..." [+] Reply
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1991
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18,080
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"The Joshua Tree is often a very controversial chart pick because of the sheer amount of hate it receives from our forum regulars. And yes, I can see where the hate is coming from. But every time I listen to this album, I completely forget the constant lashings that the members here give this albu..." [+] Reply
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1987
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17,977
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"This album is a spectacle. Kate Bush is the latest on my list of 'geniuses' because this album all came from the mind of her. All the intense musical arrangements, The Ninth Wave and the beautiful lyrical poetry- all came from her mind. I am awestruck." Reply
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1985
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17,848
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"Released on 23 August 1994 A genuinely engaging and inspired album, this is the sole studio effort completed by Jeff Buckley. A very solemn, jazzy feel with bright vocal melodies. His vocal range single handedly changes moods while evoking unseen emotions, through various points in his songs. Eac..." [+] Reply
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1994
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17,605
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"This album is tremendous. One of the best of the 90s for sure. Standout tracks to me are Mayonaise, Today, and Hummer. blackflag29, great comment. I love the Mayonaise comparison to Loveless." Reply
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1993
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17,219
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"My personal favorite album of all time. The raw angst on this album is unlike any other. It is a look inside Kurt’s mind through 12 songs and 41 minutes of pure back-and-forth loud guitar, disturbing images and lyrics, and utter trouble. This was his suicide letter and his final goodbye. Scentles..." [+] Reply
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1993
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17,133
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"See enough online discussions about Oasis, and you'll find that certain criticisms get repeated every time, without fail: "Their instrumental skills are utterly rudimentary, rarely venturing beyond pentatonic scales. Their lead singer is a neanderthalic thug with annoying vocal affectations like ..." [+] Reply
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1995
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17,023
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"Food, Water, Oxygen, & Pink Moon." Reply
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1972
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16,850
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"Jimi Hendrix's Magnum opus. Highlights include: All Along the Watchtower, Come On (Let the Good Times Roll, Voodoo Chile, and 1983 (A Mermaid I Should Turn to Be)" Reply
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1968
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16,843
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"Good GOD. If "Gimme Shelter" doesn't give you full on body goosebumps then I can't help you." Reply
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1969
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16,546
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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 | 1,422 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,401 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,599 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,747 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,960 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 822 | 8% |
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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% | |
| Various Artists | 25 | 0% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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5,009 | 50% | |
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2,655 | 27% | |
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430 | 4% | |
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337 | 3% | |
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218 | 2% | |
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155 | 2% | |
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136 | 1% | |
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