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2001
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"I have so much respect for this album and this band. I'll keep it short. First Things First brings sheds light on depression and suicide. Frontman Matt Smith seems to both express his pain, and address the issue. It's not a feel good album, it's not a sad album. The songs are somehow hopeful, tho..."  [+]  Reply
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2017
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1998
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2012
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1973
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1984
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"This album has a fascinating history. This was originally an Ian Anderson solo project in which he employed some, but not all, members of Jethro Tull. The record company released it as a Jethro Tull album rather than an Ian Anderson album which spurred discord within the group. Corporate marketin..."  [+]  Reply
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1980
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"I need to raise this album on my top 25 list--just for how often I play it, and how much I love every single second of it, it needs to be in my top...2, probably, 5 at least. There are so many layers of meaning in this album. It's a true masterpiece--not timeless or ahead of its time, but perfect..."  [+]  Reply
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1983
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1969
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Overall Chart composition

Best Albums of 1979
1. London Calling by The Clash
2. The Wall by Pink Floyd
3. Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
4. Fear Of Music by Talking Heads
5. Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
6. Breakfast In America by Supertramp
7. Entertainment! by Gang Of Four
8. Highway To Hell by AC/DC
9. Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
10. Reggatta De Blanc by The Police
11. Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
12. Damn The Torpedoes by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
13. Ambient 1: Music For Airports by Brian Eno
14. Metal Box by Public Image Ltd.
15. Armed Forces by Elvis Costello And The Attractions
16. The B-52's by The B-52's
17. Specials by The Specials
18. Setting Sons by The Jam
19. 154 by Wire
20. Singles Going Steady by Buzzcocks