Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
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OK Computer 
United Kingdom Radiohead
Available from United States
I know this seems like an obvious choice but there is just no way I can put anything above this album. It is perfect and has been my favorite since 1997. [First added to this chart: 02/24/2013]
Year of Release:
1997
Appears in:
4,476 charts
Rank Score:
59,053
Rank in 1997:
1
Rank in 1990s:
1
Overall Rank:
1
Average Rating:
Top rated album (92/100 - 5689 votes)  92 (5,689 votes)
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Electro-Shock Blues 
United States Eels
Available from United States
[First added to this chart: 02/24/2013]
Year of Release:
1998
Appears in:
386 charts
Rank Score:
2,386
Rank in 1998:
10
Rank in 1990s:
124
Overall Rank:
719
Average Rating:
 79 (484 votes)
Comments:
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In The Aeroplane Over The Sea 
United States Neutral Milk Hotel
Available from United States
[First added to this chart: 02/24/2013]
Year of Release:
1998
Appears in:
2,436 charts
Rank Score:
29,590
Rank in 1998:
1
Rank in 1990s:
3
Overall Rank:
18
Average Rating:
Top rated album (87/100 - 2982 votes)  87 (2,982 votes)
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The Lonesome Crowded West 
United States Modest Mouse
Available from United States
[First added to this chart: 02/25/2013]
Year of Release:
1997
Appears in:
729 charts
Rank Score:
7,122
Rank in 1997:
4
Rank in 1990s:
43
Overall Rank:
215
Average Rating:
 84 (974 votes)
Comments:
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Frances The Mute 
United States The Mars Volta
Available from United States
[First added to this chart: 02/25/2013]
Year of Release:
2005
Appears in:
323 charts
Rank Score:
2,134
Rank in 2005:
15
Rank in 2000s:
132
Overall Rank:
811
Average Rating:
 78 (464 votes)
Comments:
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The Wall 
United Kingdom Pink Floyd
Available from United States
[First added to this chart: 02/25/2013]
Year of Release:
1979
Appears in:
2,268 charts
Rank Score:
23,313
Rank in 1979:
2
Rank in 1970s:
7
Overall Rank:
32
Average Rating:
Top rated album (87/100 - 3535 votes)  87 (3,535 votes)
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Doolittle 
United States Pixies
Available from United States
[First added to this chart: 02/24/2013]
Year of Release:
1989
Appears in:
2,570 charts
Rank Score:
29,797
Rank in 1989:
1
Rank in 1980s:
2
Overall Rank:
17
Average Rating:
Top rated album (88/100 - 2987 votes)  88 (2,987 votes)
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Rain Dogs 
United States Tom Waits
Available from United States
[First added to this chart: 02/25/2013]
Year of Release:
1985
Appears in:
1,151 charts
Rank Score:
11,141
Rank in 1985:
2
Rank in 1980s:
14
Overall Rank:
113
Average Rating:
 84 (1,361 votes)
Comments:
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In Rainbows 
United Kingdom Radiohead
Available from United States
[First added to this chart: 02/24/2013]
Year of Release:
2007
Appears in:
2,993 charts
Rank Score:
40,216
Rank in 2007:
1
Rank in 2000s:
1
Overall Rank:
7
Average Rating:
Top rated album (89/100 - 3990 votes)  89 (3,990 votes)
Comments:
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Led Zeppelin III 
United Kingdom Led Zeppelin
Available from United States
[First added to this chart: 03/13/2013]
Year of Release:
1970
Appears in:
1,182 charts
Rank Score:
7,890
Rank in 1970:
9
Rank in 1970s:
44
Overall Rank:
184
Average Rating:
 84 (2,016 votes)
Comments:
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

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86/100 (from 19 votes)
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From 03/09/2013 09:43 | #67525
great chart !
i will listen to Random Spirit Lover from your selection.
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From 03/22/2013 16:56 | #69523
Man, I have got to re-listen to Lonesome Crowded West. I love Modest Mouse, but my first listen of that album turned me off it completely... but that was before I realized the power of Moon & Antarctica. So I'll probably get more out of it next time.

Anyway, lots of awesome stuff here in addition to Modest Mouse, some really popular ones like Aeroplane, Dark Side, and Funeral, and some less recognised awesome stuff like Songs For The Deaf, Fashion Nugget, and the Jethro Tull albums. Also, bonus points for Electric Ladyland as best Hendrix!
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From 03/16/2013 05:54 | #68540
2,3 and 4, I guess I would have to relisten to.. surprised to see them so high. But I agree with your diverse and well selected top 10 otherwise.
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From 03/28/2013 10:02 | #70292
Pretty good list. Iv not heard any of the Modest Mouse records so il put them on my bands to check out list.
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From 04/02/2013 13:25 | #71098
Great Chart! And having Phosphene Dream on there awards you full marks. :)
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