Overall Chart
Listed below are the overall rankings for the best albums in history as determined by their aggregate positions in over 58,000 different greatest album charts on BestEverAlbums.com! (Chart last updated: 5 hours ago).
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"Had the cassette of this when I was a teenager and damn near wore it out. Still my favorite Police album. Favorite tracks: Walking On The Moon Bring On The Night Deathwish Message In A Bottle The Bed's Too Big Without You" Reply
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1979
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2,631
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"I don't comment on here too often but really wanted to give my opinion on Auntie Diaries and some first impressions of the album. Obviously can't speak for any other trans or queer people but there's so much I love about Auntie Diaries and I think it tackles ideas around prejudice, tolerance and ..." [+] Reply
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2022
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2,628
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"Criminally underrated album and band in general. Good guitarwork while still making catchy and swinging songs!" Reply
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1976
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2,624
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"From this album all the way to Speakerboxxx Outkast struck gold every time. ATLiens is one of my favorite Outcast song. Cooler than a polar bears toenails? Nothing beats that" Reply
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1996
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2,615
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"What a disappointment after Hot Fuss, which I found much better. It has two great songs (Read My Mind and When You Were Young), two good songs (Bones and For Reasons Unknwon) and the rest is utterly forgettable." Reply
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2006
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2,611
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"Can't decide if I prefer this or The Colour And The Shape. The standout songs on The Colour And The Shape are better than those on Wasting Light, but Wasting Light is more consistent." Reply
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2011
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2,611
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"NO! You can't have a song called 'I've Never Been In Love Before' on an album with a song called 'I Fall in Love Too Easily'! This makes no sense! You're a blatant liar Chet Baker and you know it!" Reply
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1954
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2,609
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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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2,607
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"This is Sade's best album. It's also probably one of the best R&B albums ever produced. Sade's always been a great vocal expert, but this record is where her vocals are shown at the best angle." Reply
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ilovelctr | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1984
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2,602
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"This is one of my favourite albums of the 00's. Truly a beautiful and unique experience to listen to from beginning to end. EITS are one of the most underrated bands of our time." Reply
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jqmusiclove | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (7 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2003
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2,601
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 37 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 304 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 715 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,439 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,434 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,616 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,728 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,999 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 726 | 7% |
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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% | |
| Various Artists | 26 | 0% | |
| Neil Young | 25 | 0% | |
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5,011 | 50% | |
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2,665 | 27% | |
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430 | 4% | |
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315 | 3% | |
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222 | 2% | |
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160 | 2% | |
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137 | 1% | |
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