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"Lana's strongest record. Although Born to Die and Lust For Life are solid albums, her distinct 'noir-Americana' persona that others have mentioned gets muddled by the heavyhanded poppy electronic rhythm sections on those two. This one (despite the heavy use of reverb) sounds far more organic than..." [+] Reply
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2014
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2,696
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"Thoroughly enjoyable mid-eighties prog pop/rock album. Misplaced childhood, was a magnificent success for Marillion, and is still one of their best, if not their best album. Featuring the massive hit single, Kayleigh, it also includes, lavender, and the, heart of Lothian singles. It's still a gre..." [+] Reply
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1985
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2,695
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"Suicide's self-titled LP is a unique experience. Maybe there's other stuff like this out there that I'm not aware of, but I've never heard anything like this before. Not only is Suicide unique, it's really good too. The arrangements are sparse, yet impactful." Reply
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teague | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1977
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2,692
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"Raw and personal. Not as polished or focused as Cheap Thrills, but much more passionate. The overproduced, saccharine soaked popsters of today could learn a thing or two listening to Janis get every ounce out her voice." Reply
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junodog4 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1971
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2,688
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"I like everything about this album. Clear vocals, great guitars, friendly hooks and melody, orchestral infusion, upbeat sound. And yet it still manages to stay away from being mainstream." Reply
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Freddie55 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1996
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2,683
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"The legendary 'Deserters Songs' who's sum is greater than its parts I became obsessed with this album around the time it came out in 1998 and in many ways I still am obsessed. Need proof I was obsessed ?. I have 3 physical CD copies of 'Deserters Songs' - the original standard CD , a Limited Edit..." [+] Reply
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Brad1770 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1998
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"Just slowly falling out of love with Beach House... it's a pretty album (like everything they've done), but it feels like slowly bungee-cording over a very wide net rather than a true plunge into the beautiful abyss. They're talented composers but they need to develop some edge, it's all starting..." [+] Reply
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2015
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2,676
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"The first song dictates the whole concept of the album, which is the constant battle we fight inside ourselves; the battle of heart and mind. It's a psychological study about the complexity of human beings in form of an album. I don't even have to say it's the most progressive rock influenced alb..." [+] Reply
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patriciatoledo | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +8 votes (8 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1978
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"This is my personal favorite Pearl Jam album. A lot of people can't get past the couple fillery interludes, but the actual songs here are definitely their best work. Every time you listen to it it just gets better. At this point in my life I think Pearl Jam was my favorite band, unfortunately tho..." [+] Reply
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lightmyway | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1994
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2,671
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"I really did not see this coming. Of course there is a relationship with "Remain in Light" by TH, but the combined talent of Eno / Byrne makes this album the best and most innovative music of 1981. The processing of samples (tape loops, because digital technology was not yet available) is extraor..." [+] Reply
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1981
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 35 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 303 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 709 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,425 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,410 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,599 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,745 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,950 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 822 | 8% |
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| Bob Dylan | 38 | 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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5,015 | 50% | |
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2,650 | 27% | |
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430 | 4% | |
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335 | 3% | |
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219 | 2% | |
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157 | 2% | |
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133 | 1% | |
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