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"maybe it's a little soon to jump on this album and call it the best of the year, but god, it makes a strong case for it. lcd soundsystem return with a weighty, meticulous, beautiful record that plumbs darker depths than any of their first three albums. it's so exciting because it sounds so differ..." Reply
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2017
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2,856
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"This is not on the level of his 1970s albums. First 3 songs are great, but then it goes downhill with a little highlight (Criminal World, Cat People)." Reply
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1983
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"Though this album has an incredibly depressing nature, I find it very motivating. I can't seem to understand why but the tracks as a whole album work really well together. Smith's layered vocals and acoustics with a minor twist radiate very moving imagery. My personal favourite is "Christian Brot..." Reply
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1995
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2,842
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"BLASPHEMY!!! Sorry, but as much as I love Kate Bush (The Sensual World is #14 on my list of favorites), Little Earthquakes is COMPLETELY original. Obviously, in terms of lyrics, Kate's stuff focuses on simple literature, while Tori focuses on really personal issues. The former can work with a son..." Reply
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1992
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2,823
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"This album is just so underrated. It really is a masterpiece. This album is just guitar heaven, great riffs, great lyrics, and just a great feeling. You need to listen to this album." Reply
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2002
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2,809
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"The Pretenders were a real shot in the arm in the eighties. Great debut. The last five songs on the record are terrific." Reply
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1980
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2,809
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"Here is the church. Here is the steeple. Open the doors and see into Julia's soul." Reply
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2015
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"This is his best album, it will sound very depressing in the beginning but then you will discover it's beauty. Is this one better than transformer ? Difficult to say, this is so diffirent" Reply
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1973
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"Played this album to death on release which us why I've given it 9/10....listening back now it's not their best but deserves the high score for the initial impact it had on me." Reply
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1987
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"Underrated album. It's a great album" Reply
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1994
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 32 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 302 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 710 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,410 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,395 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,596 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,727 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,991 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 835 | 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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5,030 | 50% | |
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2,653 | 27% | |
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427 | 4% | |
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336 | 3% | |
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222 | 2% | |
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156 | 2% | |
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137 | 1% | |
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Best Ever
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The Beatles
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Radiohead
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Pink Floyd
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David Bowie
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Bob Dylan
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Led Zeppelin
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Arcade Fire
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Neil Young
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Nirvana
