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"This is a lesson on how to sample, how to construct funky loops and melodies, and how to transmit attitude onto an album. Eminem wishes he could pull it off like these white guys. One of the best, if not THE best hip-hop album of all time. This should be higher on everyone's list." Reply
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junodog4 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1994
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"This is actually my preferred Alvvays album; they have this nostalgic twang to their brand of dream pop that just feels so warm and inviting. This album is solid all the way through and definitely a top recording of 2017 Favorite tracks: Dreams Tonite, Not My Baby, Lollipop (Ode to Jim)" Reply
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2017
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2,291
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"Very influential, I don't think Daft Punk would be around if not for this album. Twilight is a very fun composion, and many other tracks have a certain magic to them." Reply
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1981
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2,285
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"There are lots of bands out there priding themselves on making lo-fi indie. This album shows that you can do that and stil be accessible. That Dress Looks Nice on You, Abraham and the title track are all very nice but the best is the closer, Transfiguration, a lilting, banjo-driven, unapologetica..." [+] Reply
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jhuik | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2004
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2,282
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"A brilliant album. Vulnicura, documents Bjork's recent break up in stunning style. As always, she finds new sounds and textures to bring her songs to life. Some beautiful tracks and indeed, a wonderful cycle of songs as a whole. It took a while for this one to sink in, like a lot of her albums, a..." [+] Reply
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2015
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2,279
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"Paul Weller breaks away from the rest with this observation of English society/life,love,rock star pitfalls....equaling Costello and Strummer/Jones ...great pop and the band is so tight...Weller was only 20 yrs old at the time" Reply
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jojoexile | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1978
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2,277
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"I had seen them in 1971, had all of their albums (including Earthbound) and was excited when LTIA was announced. Bruford leaving Yes at their most successful? This ought to be exciting. It knocked me out. A friend complained that they were adjusting the volume controls on his stereo. I saw them t..." [+] Reply
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1973
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2,276
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"This album is a bit of a missed opportunity. Some of The Beach Boys' best songs are on this album, and some of most fantastic ballads as well. "Surf's Up" is the best song and the brainchild of Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks and one of the best songs from the SMiLE sessions, "Long Promised Road"..." [+] Reply
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pranafilms | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1971
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"Fantastic album. This was the band's masterpiece and brings back great memories whenever I listen to it" Reply
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Secondsoul | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1982
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2,272
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"First listen I thought this isn't for me at all I'm 40 year old , came home from work next day grabbed some beers and stuck it on headphones loud and the score went from a 5 to an 8 , some absolute bangers on this , proof not to give up on any album after a single listen" Reply
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2020
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2,268
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Total albums: 10,000. Page 76 of 1,000
Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 35 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 302 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 707 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,416 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,397 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,596 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,747 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,976 | 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% | |
| King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard | 25 | 0% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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5,019 | 50% | |
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2,652 | 27% | |
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429 | 4% | |
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336 | 3% | |
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219 | 2% | |
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154 | 2% | |
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137 | 1% | |
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Overall Chart chart changes
| Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month |
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Up 5 from 97th to 92nd |
Up 2 from 100th to 98th |
Up 2 from 96th to 94th |
Up 2 from 81st to 79th |
Up 2 from 73rd to 71st |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 4 from 92nd to 96th |
Down 3 from 94th to 97th |
Down 2 from 44th to 46th |
Down 2 from 71st to 73rd |
Down 1 from 25th to 26th |
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Decade Charts (2020s)
