Overall Chart
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"Probably the best pur hard-core punk of the 80s. Well this or the Bad Brain debut as I consider Dead Kennedys a more elaborate punk band who just got labeled hard-core because of the scene in which they played." Reply
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"I really like it but I do really like this band so yeah. It's catchy as heck, it's exciting, his vocals are passionate and electrifying. It legit bops! Ok fine I adore them haha." Reply
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ExTeaSea | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (5 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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"A really good album by Bert Jansch showing his amazing guitar skills." Reply
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"The Long Ryders debut made a lot of waves in the underground scene of the 1980s. The band brought about a rockabilly revival, inspired by the folk rock of the Byrds and the lyrical depth of R.E.M. Their debut "Native Sons" was a major influence on independent folk and Americana bands. Aside from ..." [+] Reply
"I just don’t get the bad ratings. It’s not in my top tier of Tull albums but I really like this album. Salamander is one of my top 10 favorite tracks by the band. Maybe it’s because this was the 2nd Tull album I heard after Thick As a Brick as I have a sibling who’s seven years older than me and ..." [+] Reply
"My favorite contemporary folk duo returned in 2024 with their first new material in over ten years. This record is packed with incredible folk songs with production that really supports the sparseness of the core duo. A real winner! Track: The Bells and the Birds" Reply
"The guy just knows how to craft a tight track. It's a restrained affair; it almost sounds like a Dinosaur Jr. demo tape. Whether or not that's a good thing probably depends on whether you prefer your rock songs to pack a little more punch. I kinda dig the acoustic take." Reply
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zdwyatt | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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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 | 1,426 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,409 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,600 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,743 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,950 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 823 | 8% |
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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% | |
| Neil Young | 26 | 0% | |
| Various Artists | 25 | 0% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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5,013 | 50% | |
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2,652 | 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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