Top 22 Greatest Music Albums by vinnid127 
My favorite albums change a lot but the top 5 usually stay the same. I'm constantly discovering and falling in love with new bands, albums, songs, styles and genres so never expect a cemented list. Also feel free to give me some recommendations, there can never be too much great music at hand.
PLEASE LEAVE ALBUM/BAND SUGGESTIONS. WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.
- Chart updated: 03/17/2017 02:45
- (Created: 04/10/2013 16:15).
- Chart size: 22 albums.
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A dirty, grimy, screechy reflection of New York in the 1980's (please don't compare it to Velvet Underground though). Brilliant instrumentation tied-in with tough vocals from Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon (in happier times for the two of course).
[First added to this chart: 05/18/2014]
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1988
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15,924
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If the pixies doesn't do it for you then you've lost me. To be honest I never understood the hype around this band or this album when i first heard it, yet for me I always keep having to come back to things, thankfully I did so with this little gem. Even though the 80's may only well be remembered for dancing zombies, flocks of seagulls and hair metal "Doolittle" is one little positive we can take from that confusing era.
As soon as the opening riff to Debaser plays you can feel that Black and Kim waste no time in introducing you to their world of dirty guitars, bleeding fingers, screeching (yet soft) vocals and the longing to just plain and simply rock the fuck out. Given Doolittle's utter simplicity in it's music and lyrics it is a wonder why it is so universally hailed, yet that is exactly what it tries to prove. Simple music= catchy music, catchy music= good music, good music= good times.
There's no need to be pretentious with this, as soon as the surfy riff of "Here comes your man" enters your ear canals stop being a douche and enjoy the bumpy ride known as Alternative Rock, driven humbly by Pixies. [First added to this chart: 10/28/2013]
As soon as the opening riff to Debaser plays you can feel that Black and Kim waste no time in introducing you to their world of dirty guitars, bleeding fingers, screeching (yet soft) vocals and the longing to just plain and simply rock the fuck out. Given Doolittle's utter simplicity in it's music and lyrics it is a wonder why it is so universally hailed, yet that is exactly what it tries to prove. Simple music= catchy music, catchy music= good music, good music= good times.
There's no need to be pretentious with this, as soon as the surfy riff of "Here comes your man" enters your ear canals stop being a douche and enjoy the bumpy ride known as Alternative Rock, driven humbly by Pixies. [First added to this chart: 10/28/2013]
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1989
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32,650
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DEAR LORD THE LAYERS. If there's one definitive thing to say about Talking Head's magnum opus, it's that they perfected layering. A feat which (at that time) could only be attributed to Television. Nevertheless, David Byrne continued to push his band's oddball mix of funk and art punk to sheer extremeties.
The result? A collection of songs which stand the test of time as both a rock and radio pop record. To harness such forwardthinking and (at the same time) embrace the comfort of pop formation is the zenith of artistic finesse.
One could only dream of leading one music revolution and spearheading the next. Byrne is certainly deserving of respect. [First added to this chart: 04/13/2014]
The result? A collection of songs which stand the test of time as both a rock and radio pop record. To harness such forwardthinking and (at the same time) embrace the comfort of pop formation is the zenith of artistic finesse.
One could only dream of leading one music revolution and spearheading the next. Byrne is certainly deserving of respect. [First added to this chart: 04/13/2014]
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1980
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The moment that captured this record for me is not the excellent singles in "Gigantic" and "Where is my Mind?" Nor is it the opening "Bone Machine", which is so powerful it could split granite.
Rather, it's the underappreciated "Cactus" which revealed the true extent of this band's volatility and unwaivering genius. It builds, AND BUILDS until you think it will explode. But then it stops. Strange? No, that's just the Pixies. To give into a simple structure of momentum would undermine the group's infamous unpredictability.
Black Francis wants you to feel the tension; the rising guitar tones; the heavier drum hits. Until you can take it no more, he stops. You expect a climax, but you get dick. Instead, you keep going back to the song, desperate to experience the thrill of a swelling tsunami, as opposed to the resulting destruction. THAT my friends is songwriting. [First added to this chart: 01/22/2014]
Rather, it's the underappreciated "Cactus" which revealed the true extent of this band's volatility and unwaivering genius. It builds, AND BUILDS until you think it will explode. But then it stops. Strange? No, that's just the Pixies. To give into a simple structure of momentum would undermine the group's infamous unpredictability.
Black Francis wants you to feel the tension; the rising guitar tones; the heavier drum hits. Until you can take it no more, he stops. You expect a climax, but you get dick. Instead, you keep going back to the song, desperate to experience the thrill of a swelling tsunami, as opposed to the resulting destruction. THAT my friends is songwriting. [First added to this chart: 01/22/2014]
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1988
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Top 22 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 2 | 9% | |
| 1980s | 4 | 18% | |
| 1990s | 8 | 36% | |
| 2000s | 4 | 18% | |
| 2010s | 4 | 18% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Pixies | 2 | 9% | |
| Radiohead | 2 | 9% | |
| Sonic Youth | 1 | 5% | |
| Blur | 1 | 5% | |
| Nas | 1 | 5% | |
| Vampire Weekend | 1 | 5% | |
| Pavement | 1 | 5% | |
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Top 22 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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| Up 4 from 9th to 5th Illmatic by Nas |
| Up 2 from 8th to 6th Slanted And Enchanted by Pavement |
| Up 1 from 23rd to 22nd Person Pitch by Panda Bear |
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| Down 7 from 5th to 12th Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective |
| Down 5 from 2nd to 7th Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter |
| Down 3 from 6th to 9th In The Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel |
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 Marquee Moonby Television |
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85/100 | 04/14/2023 20:27 | Johnnyo | | 80/100 |
100/100 | 02/17/2020 07:18 |  DommeDamian | | 89/100 |
95/100 | 12/02/2018 22:42 |  scwrlw | | 88/100 |
90/100 | 08/02/2018 21:29 |  arthur237 | | 88/100 |
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From Johnnyo 04/14/2023 20:27
Lovely chart
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From DommeDamian 02/17/2020 07:18
DommeDamian 02/17/2020 07:18
Pleasant surprise(s)
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From scwrlw 12/02/2018 22:46
scwrlw 12/02/2018 22:46
You really do a great job of capturing your own feelings and the relevance of the record with your comments. I look forward to seeing you add more selection and comments to this chart!
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90/100
From arthur237 08/02/2018 21:33
arthur237 08/02/2018 21:33
Greaat chart! I think we have a similar taste as I found your chart through your comment on War on drugs song thinking of a place. Highly reccommend looking at my chart,for more reccomendations but to give one, i highlyreccomend Sufjan Stevens, my favourite modern singer/songwriter atm.
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JulianR 03/29/2018 23:52
JulianR 03/29/2018 23:52
One of the best charts with less than 25 entries I have seen so far. Keep up the good work! Here are a few albums I would recommend:
The Microphones - The Glow pt 2. Easily the best lo-fi band out there. Phil Elverum (the guy behind The Microphones, as well as his more recent and equally excellent band Mount Eerie) makes really unique and interesting music, that I think you could love.
Slint - Spiderland. Its a math rock album that makes the Pixies' version of the good old loud-quiet-loud formula seem quaint. It is definitely very challenging, but very rewarding as well.
Alison's Halo - Eyedazzler. A wondewrful shoegaze album from an almost unheardof band. It definiteyl isn't quite as noisy as Loveless, but its one of the few shoegaze albums I've found that feels really unique and interesting. On a side note, if you haven't listened to m b v, definitely give that one a listen or two or four.
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Brad1770 01/21/2018 07:07
Brad1770 01/21/2018 07:07
Fellow Melbournian here , you’re chart is building nicely but needs more entries, check out the following albums that IMO are awesome but lesser known
Kassabian: “ West Ryder Pauper Asylum “
Galaxy 500: “ On Fire”
Built To Spill: “Unteathered Moon”
The Horrors: “ Primary Colours “ ( this one is a real grower and takes 2-3 listens to get)
That’s just off the top of my head...
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LedZep 05/20/2017 11:20
LedZep 05/20/2017 11:20
It's a fascinating chart, I'll rate it when it reaches at least 40. As for suggestions, looking at the chart I can see Death Grips, Temple of the Dog, early Rainbow. Don't know why, but I think they would all fit here
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From Lgk21 03/08/2017 03:41
I always love to see comments for each album so I applaud you for that.
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90/100
From Epicpenguin13 03/20/2015 02:55
Thank you for Siamese Dream and Sound of Silver. You win in my book.
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colonelchibbers 03/19/2015 22:05
colonelchibbers 03/19/2015 22:05
You have rad taste.
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