Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
by Hory 
- Chart updated: 04/06/2010 12:50
- (Created: 02/22/2009 12:32).
- Chart size: 40 albums.
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 3 | 8% | |
| 1970s | 1 | 3% | |
| 1980s | 5 | 13% | |
| 1990s | 28 | 70% | |
| 2000s | 3 | 8% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Radiohead | 4 | 10% | |
| Massive Attack | 3 | 8% | |
| Beastie Boys | 2 | 5% | |
| Pulp | 2 | 5% | |
| Blur | 2 | 5% | |
| Nirvana | 2 | 5% | |
| Marvin Gaye | 1 | 3% | |
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums ratings
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 12/30/2016 17:27 | Seab | 2,005 | 93/100 |
| ! | 05/10/2015 09:33 |  Bach | 956 | 78/100 |
| ! | 04/25/2015 20:28 |  junodog4 | 712 | 73/100 |
| ! | 07/14/2011 16:21 |  Triple Seis | 1,251 | 79/100 |
| ! | 03/19/2011 00:05 | chris lancaster | 328 | 81/100 |
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This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 83.6/100, a mean average of 81.9/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 81.9/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 11.2.
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junodog4 04/25/2015 20:28 | #140187
Cool chart. Great vibe throughout. Just curious - why do you hate Pearl Jam so much?
I love this chart! To see the best albums by John Coltrane, Mos Def, Black Star, GZA, The Beastie Boys, The Orb and DJ Shadow on a chart with many of the most respected rock classics is both refreshing and encouraging! Thank you..
JohnnyRocketFingers 04/08/2009 00:05 | #3501
Excellent #1 and Electronica picks!
teodor_matz 04/04/2009 18:18 | #3443
You should add some stuff from the 50's 60's, 70's, 80's... Then this chart would be great
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