Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by 
CaptainFicus 
Pitting these things i love against each other for rank makes me really sad sometimes
- Chart updated: 03/26/2023 23:15
- (Created: 03/04/2013 01:57).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 03/16/2013]
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2002
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Beautiful and incredibly expressive. Feelings of sadness, loss, and loneliness wash over the album, coming out through the clean guitars, and passionate singing. However, this album took me multiple listens to truly appreciate, so i wouldn't say it's an instant classic, nor one for those who lack patience.
[First added to this chart: 11/25/2013]
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Like the strokes if they made Shoegaze :)
[First added to this chart: 08/12/2013]
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2003
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1,049
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This album makes me feel better after a bad day. It just has a level of understanding that comforts me.
[First added to this chart: 09/12/2013]
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1999
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3,828
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It was about time i added this. I have always felt a closer connection and higher preference for this album. to be honest i probably only kept hospice on here because it made more sense. But screw it. This album just connects with me in ways hospice and burst apart don't.
[First added to this chart: 05/19/2013]
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Read the wikipedia page about this album before you listen to it. After i did, this album became much more personal sounding to me.
Also, fun fact: The singer sounds a hell of a lot like Beck sometime [First added to this chart: 03/29/2013]
Also, fun fact: The singer sounds a hell of a lot like Beck sometime [First added to this chart: 03/29/2013]
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1998
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2,620
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[First added to this chart: 08/29/2013]
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2002
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[First added to this chart: 12/09/2020]
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1999
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Very atmospheric, yet extremely powerful. creative, original song-writing combined with one of my favorite female voices equaling a fantastic, artistic collection .
[First added to this chart: 11/18/2013]
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[First added to this chart: 08/12/2017]
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2006
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1960s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1970s | 2 | 2% | |
| 1980s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1990s | 20 | 20% | |
| 2000s | 36 | 36% | |
| 2010s | 38 | 38% | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1% |
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| The Shins | 3 | 3% | |
| Guided By Voices | 3 | 3% | |
| Wilco | 2 | 2% | |
| King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard | 2 | 2% | |
| Mac DeMarco | 2 | 2% | |
| alt-J | 2 | 2% | |
| Cymbals Eat Guitars | 2 | 2% | |
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68 | 68% | |
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13 | 13% | |
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8 | 8% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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| Up 14 from 72nd to 58th Madvillainy by Madvillain |
| Up 11 from 51st to 40th Painted Shut by Hop Along |
| Up 7 from 12th to 5th Just Married by Glocca Morra |
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| Down 4 from 24th to 28th Modern Vampires Of The City by Vampire Weekend |
| Down 3 from 17th to 20th Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter |
| Down 3 from 38th to 41st Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums ratings
88/100 (from 45 votes)
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85/100  | 01/21/2024 07:18 |  Tamthebam | | 85/100 |
 85/100 | 12/29/2022 02:50 | Moondance | | 84/100 |
| 90/100 | 12/28/2022 23:01 | KineticEchoes02 | | 88/100 |
| 90/100 | 12/28/2022 12:12 | Johnnyo | | 80/100 |
| 90/100 | 12/10/2020 07:50 |  ssteve | | 92/100 |
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DommeDamian 01/20/2024 15:59
DommeDamian 01/20/2024 15:59
I sure hope you finish the description for In Rainbows, describing shortly every track, cause that was wonderful
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From Moondance 12/29/2022 02:54
We are 2 generations apart and have 1 album in common (which is kind of cool) - but I love your emotional (spiritual/fun) attachment to your chosen 100. If I was 40 years younger, I can imagine having a top 100 chart just like yours. Nice to see a couple of Aussie albums in the mix ~ although (IMHO) there are plenty more better Aussie artists than KG&TLW.
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90/100
From Johnnyo 12/28/2022 12:12
Great chart
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90/100
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ForegroundNoise 01/14/2020 10:18
ForegroundNoise 01/14/2020 10:18
Really like this list and from the sounds of it I'd like the person behind it too. Keep it up with the notes, only thing I'd say is that there's a real dearth of pre-90s stuff (obviously) that makes me think there's a ton of older cuts you might be missing out on. Go get 'em!
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alexgagne 10/17/2018 20:07
alexgagne 10/17/2018 20:07
Algernon Cadwallader #2 is a bold pick even though I prefer Parrot Files.
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Ollie 04/08/2015 23:17
Ollie 04/08/2015 23:17
wonderful
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80/100
From eyal91 07/22/2014 06:03
LOL, I'm a big gay and bastard about Wolfgang too!
I liked your decision to rank Funeral where it should be placed - in the middle of the chart. Most of the guys here love it too much.
Suggestions:
1. Check more albums by Phoenix and Vampire Weekend, especially It's Never Been Like That and Modern Vampires Of The City.
2. Both albums of Freelance Whales, especially Diluvia.
3. Soundtracks For Everyday Adventures by Lullatone.
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From VanillaBean 05/13/2014 23:32
Your comments for the first two entries are absolutely perfect!!! When you compared the songs from In Rainbows to different types of streams and rivers I probably lost my mind at how cool that simile was!!!!
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90/100
From 
FlorianJones 04/09/2014 04:24
FlorianJones 04/09/2014 04:24
Pretty good chart, but should probably include some older music (I can't really complain though, my chart is only 25% pre-2000)
I recommend trying The Velvet Underground's third album simply titled The Velvet Underground, and Disintegration by The Cure. Based on your picks I think you'd really dig those two.
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From CaptainFicus 03/19/2014 05:10
CaptainFicus 03/19/2014 05:10
ahaha perhaps i should edit some of the more cringe-worthy descriptions
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