Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by henrygreen0203

100 artists, 100 albums released between the 1950s-2020s. I unashamedly love the music of American "hillbillies" playing rock music (the literal meaning of "rockabilly") but I also like singer-songwriter country-folk, power-pop, alternative rock and alternative R&B.

I include my ratings and my recommendations.

I hope you discover something here that you never dreamed you would enjoy!

• Chart updated: 04/18/2024 21:45
• (Created: 04/26/2013 16:15).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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Stand For Myself 

 Yola

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My favorite English artist of the 2020s.

GENRE: Country Soul

In the niche world of Americana, sparse acoustic production reigns supreme, but the genre has many roots in soul and classic R&B, so it's wonderful whenever an artist makes a record with rich production and soulful vocals.

RECOMMENDED

Track: Diamond Studded Shoes [First added to this chart: 07/02/2022]

Year of Release:

2021

Appears in:

63 charts

Rank Score:

253

Rank in 2021:

57

Rank in 2020s:

213

Overall Rank:

5,278

Average Rating:

 72 (40 votes)

Comments:

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25 

 Adele

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My favorite English artist of the 2010s.

GENRE: Vocal Pop

Wow. Adele truly outdid herself. This LP is packed with hit singles and sweet and sentimental ballads that are more mature than her previous effort. Four years can do wonders for a talented young artist.

RECOMMENDED

Track: All I Ask [First added to this chart: 08/15/2022]

Year of Release:

2015

Appears in:

152 charts

Rank Score:

821

Rank in 2015:

30

Rank in 2010s:

326

Overall Rank:

2,020

Average Rating:

 67 (295 votes)

Comments:

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Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea 

 PJ Harvey

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My favorite English artist of the 2000s.

GENRE: Alternative Rock

A nearly perfect album. Harvey's energy is undeniable and the hooks are a-plenty.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Track: Good Fortune [First added to this chart: 06/07/2014]

Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

686 charts

Rank Score:

5,006

Rank in 2000:

8

Rank in 2000s:

57

Overall Rank:

362

Average Rating:

 81 (821 votes)

Comments:

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(What's The Story) Morning Glory? 

 Oasis

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My favorite English artist of the 1990s.

GENRE: Britpop

Quintessential britpop

ESSENTIAL

Track: Wonderwall [First added to this chart: 12/28/2015]

Year of Release:

1995

Appears in:

1,705 charts

Rank Score:

18,949

Rank in 1995:

2

Rank in 1990s:

11

Overall Rank:

61

Average Rating:

 81 (2,413 votes)

Comments:

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The Queen Is Dead 

 The Smiths

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My favorite English artist of the 1980s.

GENRE: Alternative Rock

When it comes to 80s alternative, it's hard to beat The Replacements in the US and The Smiths in the UK. Maudlin Morrissey strikes again, with self-critical heart-on-sleeve lyrics, infectious jangly Marr guitar, and unforgettable hook. The only thing that goes over my head is some of the British references and humor.

ESSENTIAL

Track: There is a Light That Never Goes Out [First added to this chart: 07/26/2013]

Year of Release:

1986

Appears in:

2,425 charts

Rank Score:

39,116

Rank in 1986:

1

Rank in 1980s:

1

Overall Rank:

17

Average Rating:

 88 (2,836 votes)

Comments:

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Crime Of The Century 

 Supertramp

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My favorite English artist of the 1970s.

GENRE: Progressive Rock

Supertramp creeped into my life in a lot of strange ways: First I saw Roger Hodgson in concert, and then me, my brother, my uncle and a close friend all happened to enjoy this record. I even owned it on vinyl at some point in my life. It’s got great storytelling, good build in the songs, and the interplay between Hodgson and Rick Davies is excellent.

RECOMMENDED

Condensed to a 7" Single:
A-Side: Dreamer
B-Side: Rudy [First added to this chart: 07/17/2015]

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

666 charts

Rank Score:

6,565

Rank in 1974:

4

Rank in 1970s:

65

Overall Rank:

268

Average Rating:

 82 (781 votes)

Comments:

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Revolver 

 The Beatles

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[First added to this chart: 08/02/2013]

Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

3,479 charts

Rank Score:

56,967

Rank in 1966:

1

Rank in 1960s:

2

Overall Rank:

4

Average Rating:

 91 (4,474 votes)

Comments:

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The Fabulous Shirley Bassey 

 Shirley Bassey

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My favorite English artist of the 1950s.

GENRE: Vocal Pop

There aren’t many UK artists from the 1950s that grab my attention but Bassey is just an incredible vocalist.

AVERAGE [First added to this chart: 10/25/2023]

Year of Release:

1959

Appears in:

13 charts

Rank Score:

130

Rank in 1959:

55

Rank in 1950s:

265

Overall Rank:

9,204

Average Rating:

 71 (12 votes)

Comments:

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Hounds Of Love 

 Kate Bush

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GENRE: Progressive Pop

Kate Bush is otherworldly, like Bowie and Prince, in a way that just goes over my head. This record, however, sounds like nothing else and it's a work of true genius. I especially like the nods to folk and Celtic music.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Track: Running Up That Hill [First added to this chart: 05/11/2014]

Year of Release:

1985

Appears in:

1,347 charts

Rank Score:

19,255

Rank in 1985:

1

Rank in 1980s:

7

Overall Rank:

58

Average Rating:

 85 (1,336 votes)

Comments:

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

 King Crimson

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[First added to this chart: 07/14/2014]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

1,985 charts

Rank Score:

31,606

Rank in 1969:

2

Rank in 1960s:

7

Overall Rank:

25

Average Rating:

 89 (2,349 votes)

Comments:

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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	12	12%
1960s	13	13%
1970s	13	13%
1980s	13	13%
1990s	13	13%
2000s	12	12%
2010s	12	12%
2020s	12	12%

Artist	Albums	%
The Beach Boys	1	1%
Joni Mitchell	1	1%
Beyoncé	1	1%
Ruth Brown	1	1%
The Chantels	1	1%
Tracy Chapman	1	1%
Barenaked Ladies	1	1%
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Country	Albums	%
	65	65%
	17	17%
	4	4%
	4	4%
	2	2%
	1	1%
	1	1%
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

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90/100	06/09/2023 15:56	Applerill	976	75/100
100/100	11/16/2022 00:40	Arthurknight	361	89/100
75/100	11/15/2022 04:32	Mmorrison22	3	77/100
90/100	07/18/2022 04:40	leniad	686	85/100
85/100	10/16/2021 14:54	Tamthebam	552	85/100

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From Johnnyo 12/24/2023 14:42

Like the chart a lot. Just out of interest, was the 12 or 13 per decade deliberate or a happy coincidence?

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From Arthurknight 11/16/2022 00:40

really nice unapologetic taste; nice to be reminded about nanci griffith too

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From Mmorrison22 11/15/2022 04:32

lot's of stuff I haven't heard of - love the inclusion of Meat Puppets & Rina Sawayama!

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90/100

From leniad 07/18/2022 04:41

changing my opinion, interesting chart !!

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From Goliath 07/04/2021 14:52

There are non-US artists as well, just saying.

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From Jbalbinolr 05/02/2021 23:11

Don't know many of the albums in here, this'be a tough one to visit, pretty eclectic indeed.

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From Johnnyo 03/28/2020 09:52

Excellent chart

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From salahshoori 01/24/2020 10:47

Great chart! There's lots of albums that I have to check from your chart, and isn't that the goal of sharing our taste?

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From pctrooper 09/24/2019 00:52

Certainly quite an original chart. Nice stuff.

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From Paule 05/03/2019 20:54

Good chart idea! Even though I am personally not that into americana, some solid albums can be found here.

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