Top 100 Music Albums of the 1960s by ThePoodleBites

The nineteen-sixties ... a comparatively strange era of freedom, love, peace, and music. The idealistic 'hippie' scene gave forth to new opinions, ideas, and musical creations/experimentalism that could be expressed for the first time. Censorship often lowered to a minimum. This chart, considering historical impactful as well as the well-conceptualized listening material, is rated upon the albums which I most enjoy listening to as well as appreciate the cultural impact of from one of the greatest musical generations.

• Chart updated: 05/17/2017 15:45
• (Created: 04/20/2013 21:46).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson) 

 King Crimson

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The first time I listened to this album, I couldn't hear the introduction. "Is that a ... train?" I turned up the volume a little more, trying to--WHAM! I jumped halfway out of my seat. From there I remained half-stunned and half-amazed for about fourty-four minutes as the album worked its way to climax. Considered as the birthplace of progressive rock, there simply was no other band this tight and together in this era or arguably ever. "21st Century Schizoid Man" is one of the hardest-rocking pieces of gold that human beings have ever been graced with by the holy musical deity. The entire album is incredibly moving as whole or even separated into tracks. The lyrics, as brilliant as the music, seek to convey a poetic mood as well as an interesting perspective into the lives of modern civilization. King Crimson stays constantly real and unavoidably musical. Check this one out. [First added to this chart: 01/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

2,058 charts

Rank Score:

29,636

Rank in 1969:

2

Rank in 1960s:

7

Overall Rank:

25

Average Rating:

 89 (2,414 votes)

Comments:

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Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake 

 Small Faces

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While "just" a pop-rock album from the late-60s psychedelic era, the Small Faces' final album, on the pink Immediate label, somehow finds its way onto my playlist more often than not. The first side is an incredible mish-mash of psychedelic classics, each song as good as the last. The second side tells a fascinating (and slightly hilarious) story about a boy in search of the moon. Definitely worth a listen or two (... hundred)! [First added to this chart: 01/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

329 charts

Rank Score:

1,760

Rank in 1968:

22

Rank in 1960s:

110

Overall Rank:

1,000

Average Rating:

 78 (292 votes)

Comments:

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The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn 

 Pink Floyd

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While "Dark Side Of The Moon" is most certainly my favorite album of all time, the Floyd's debut is a classic of very similar caliber. Starting with "Astronomy Domine," the album wastes no time dropping into Syd Barrett's psychedelic hellish nightmare. The lyrics are poetic and meaningful in a distant and epic way, unlike any other album to follow, save maybe Barrett or The Madcap Laughs. My favorite track might be "Matilda Mother," or "Interstellar Overdrive," which may be the funnest song to play on guitar ever written. [First added to this chart: 05/20/2013]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

1,215 charts

Rank Score:

9,300

Rank in 1967:

8

Rank in 1960s:

29

Overall Rank:

164

Average Rating:

 81 (1,990 votes)

Comments:

118

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 

 The Beatles

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[First added to this chart: 04/20/2013]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

3,472 charts

Rank Score:

45,724

Rank in 1967:

1

Rank in 1960s:

3

Overall Rank:

7

Average Rating:

 90 (4,568 votes)

Comments:

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Fresh Cream 

 Cream

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[First added to this chart: 04/20/2013]

Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

332 charts

Rank Score:

1,529

Rank in 1966:

12

Rank in 1960s:

120

Overall Rank:

1,150

Average Rating:

 78 (399 votes)

Comments:

22

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Abbey Road 

 The Beatles

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[First added to this chart: 04/20/2013]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

3,714 charts

Rank Score:

60,106

Rank in 1969:

1

Rank in 1960s:

1

Overall Rank:

3

Average Rating:

 92 (4,598 votes)

Comments:

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Blind Faith 

 Blind Faith

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[First added to this chart: 04/20/2013]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

324 charts

Rank Score:

1,547

Rank in 1969:

34

Rank in 1960s:

117

Overall Rank:

1,132

Average Rating:

 77 (405 votes)

Comments:

28

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The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion 

 The Incredible String Band

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[First added to this chart: 03/09/2017]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

108 charts

Rank Score:

482

Rank in 1967:

42

Rank in 1960s:

278

Overall Rank:

3,125

Average Rating:

 77 (120 votes)

Comments:

8

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Let It Bleed 

 The Rolling Stones

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[First added to this chart: 04/20/2013]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

1,769 charts

Rank Score:

17,830

Rank in 1969:

4

Rank in 1960s:

15

Overall Rank:

62

Average Rating:

 85 (2,089 votes)

Comments:

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An Apple A Day 

 Apple

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[First added to this chart: 11/22/2014]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

5 charts

Rank Score:

16

Rank in 1969:

455

Rank in 1960s:

2,497

Overall Rank:

43,170

Average Rating:

 71 (5 votes)

Comments:

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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1960s composition

Year	Albums	%
1960	1	1%
1961	2	2%
1962	0	0%
1963	1	1%
1964	0	0%
1965	2	2%
1966	8	8%
1967	28	28%
1968	33	33%
1969	25	25%

Artist	Albums	%
The Beatles	6	6%
The Mothers Of Invention	4	4%
The Doors	3	3%
Pink Floyd	2	2%
The Rolling Stones	2	2%
13th Floor Elevators	2	2%
John Coltrane	2	2%
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Country	Albums	%
	59	59%
	33	33%
	3	3%
	2	2%
	1	1%
	1	1%
	1	1%

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85/100	08/28/2016 12:38	TheSmiths82-87	1,834	83/100
90/100	09/28/2015 20:04	jdizzle123456	207	89/100
90/100	01/05/2014 15:36	sssvnnn	2,845	83/100
80/100	05/25/2013 08:21	Johnnyo	2,449	80/100
85/100	05/21/2013 00:45	hairymarx1	44	70/100

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From sssvnnn 10/13/2013 22:44

Good Chart - but no 60`s Chart!
It´s basically a Chart of 70`s artists who started their career in the late 60`s.
Anyway, I was not part of the 60`s.
And finally now that I did a 60`s Chart myself....
It looks pretty much like yours with a focus on the years 1967 - 1969...
So I feel I should improve my rating to 90.

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From Johnnyo 05/25/2013 08:21

Really nice chart

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From hairymarx1 05/21/2013 00:48

Great chart. I thought I was the only person who loved An Evening With Wilde Man Fischer. I bought it on Vinyl about 20 years ago and it's one of my prized possessions. In a similar vein, I also recommend the work of David Peel, the Godz and the Fugs.

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