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Explore the overall rankings of the best albums in history, based on over 2 million album rankings across 59,000 charts.
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"This is really the Mingus chaos record, which works for some but not everyone. I like it, though." Reply
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1956
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1,913
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""hair metal" yada yada, "spawned mtv's unplugged" yada yada ... What really strikes is that this is hard rock with a stylistic edge with fun hooks that doesn't overstay its welcome. The key ingredient to this album's, and this band's success, is jon bon jovi's writing chops -- the everyman workin..." [+] Reply
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paladisiac | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1986
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1,910
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"Really nice contrast to Merriweather, which is great. It's soothing and almost kind of hypnotic in places. Chilled out and a pleasure to listen to." Reply
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Sometype | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2004
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1,909
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"Love the vibes on this album, perfect for a lazy Sunday at home. Definitely worth repeat listens, and I'm continuing to find different things to love throughout the record. Favorite tracks: Garden (Say it Like Dat), Prom, Drew Barrymore" Reply
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2017
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1,907
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"For me, this is the best 2022 album. So catchy and emotional. Highlights: Roman Holiday, Jack Down the Line, I Love You." Reply
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2022
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1,904
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"Easily one of the top ten best rap albums of the year. I'm quite surprised at how quickly he's been noticed though. Kind of an encouraging sign of the times. But maybe after artists like Drake, the weeknd, and Kendrick, I shouldn't be surprised a mixtape could bring such success. It's kind of exp..." [+] Reply
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2013
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1,902
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"I haven't listened to this album in years, I almost forgot how wonderful it is, sometimes it's so beautiful it makes me want to cry. Fav tracks: Tracy, R u Still in 2 it." Reply
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1997
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1,902
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"Songs of faith and devotion marks the the final album in Depeche mode's golden era. This album has the most rock influenced sound in their career." Reply
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1993
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1,896
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"My friend said that this is like a collection of the most annyoing sounds he know - the high pitched distortion on Non-Alignment Pact, the applause section in Chinese Radiation, the shouting and saxophone playing in Life Stinks, the entire Sentimental Journey and just generally David Thomas' vocals" Reply
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1978
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1,894
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"I think a lot of people either forget or don't qualify this album since its Christmas songs. It's unfortunate because this is honestly one of the best piano cds in existence. Skating is my favorite song. To be honest I can't stand christmas music, yet I can listen to this album any day of the year." [+] Reply
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pearljammer13 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +10 votes (10 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1965
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 35 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 302 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 710 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,422 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,401 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,599 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,747 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,960 | 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% | |
| Various Artists | 25 | 0% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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5,009 | 50% | |
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2,655 | 27% | |
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430 | 4% | |
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337 | 3% | |
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218 | 2% | |
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155 | 2% | |
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136 | 1% | |
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