Top 98 Greatest Music Albums by camsh 
No EPs or live albums will be included. This is list will always remain incomplete, as I could listen to a new album any day that could enter my top 10.
I love each and every one of these albums with all my heart. Just some more than others.
Favourite lyric and favourite tracks are included.
Gimme recs please :)
- Chart updated: 01/10/2015 23:45
- (Created: 05/09/2013 22:52).
- Chart size: 98 albums.
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"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make."
It's ironic that, in my opinion, The Beatles' crowning achievement was their last album. It's a thing of beauty that never tires. I could listen to it at any time of the day, and any mood and not get bored of it. The range of emotions expessed is particularly effective, from melancholy (Something, You Never Give Me Your Money) to sheer joy (Here Comes the Sun, Octopus's Garden). In particular, side 2 is sheer perfection. The closing medley is the last grand statement from the Fab 4, a fitting finale for the band who changed the face of music.
Favourite tracks- Here Comes the Sun, Because, The End [First added to this chart: 05/09/2013]
It's ironic that, in my opinion, The Beatles' crowning achievement was their last album. It's a thing of beauty that never tires. I could listen to it at any time of the day, and any mood and not get bored of it. The range of emotions expessed is particularly effective, from melancholy (Something, You Never Give Me Your Money) to sheer joy (Here Comes the Sun, Octopus's Garden). In particular, side 2 is sheer perfection. The closing medley is the last grand statement from the Fab 4, a fitting finale for the band who changed the face of music.
Favourite tracks- Here Comes the Sun, Because, The End [First added to this chart: 05/09/2013]
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1969
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58,666
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"I'll be your mirror
Reflect what you are, in case you don't know
I'll be the wind, the rain and the sunset
The light on your door to show that you're home"
Whenever I think of 'art-rock', I immediately think of this album. This is probably influenced by the presence of Andy Warhol, who was a key figure in the making of this album. Each song seems to create different pictures in my mind, which is helped by the perfect combination of music and lyrics on it. From the bittersweet 'Sunday Morning' to the march-like 'All Tomorrow's Parties', the seductive allure of 'Femme Fatale' to the jagged guitars and pounding drums of 'Heroin', and the climatic explosion of raw cretivity- 'European Son', every song on this album creates it's own atmosphere. The contrast between the soft yet intense vocals of Lou Reed and the harsh, almost military vocals of Nico almost makes this album. To truly immerse yourself, just light some incense, put this on a vinyl player and let the music play.
Favourite tracks- Sunday Morning, Venus in Furs, Heroin [First added to this chart: 05/09/2013]
Reflect what you are, in case you don't know
I'll be the wind, the rain and the sunset
The light on your door to show that you're home"
Whenever I think of 'art-rock', I immediately think of this album. This is probably influenced by the presence of Andy Warhol, who was a key figure in the making of this album. Each song seems to create different pictures in my mind, which is helped by the perfect combination of music and lyrics on it. From the bittersweet 'Sunday Morning' to the march-like 'All Tomorrow's Parties', the seductive allure of 'Femme Fatale' to the jagged guitars and pounding drums of 'Heroin', and the climatic explosion of raw cretivity- 'European Son', every song on this album creates it's own atmosphere. The contrast between the soft yet intense vocals of Lou Reed and the harsh, almost military vocals of Nico almost makes this album. To truly immerse yourself, just light some incense, put this on a vinyl player and let the music play.
Favourite tracks- Sunday Morning, Venus in Furs, Heroin [First added to this chart: 05/09/2013]
Year of Release:
1967
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40,934
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"I look at the world and I notice it's turning
While my guitar gently weeps
With every mistake we must surely be learning
Still my guitar gently weeps."
One of the most famous double albums of all time, and it's not hard to see why. While the songwriting of The Beatles has never been better than on this album, this was when they were (pretty much) working as 4 solo artists. And it shows with the songs. They all take on different themes. John's seem to be more reflective and darker than most (Julia, Happiness is a Warm Gun, Yer Blues), Paul's, as ever, are more happy and cheerful (Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Birthday, I Will), George's have a more spiritual theme (While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Long, Long, Long) and for the first time, we hear Ringo's songwriting (Don't Pass Me By). It has a lot of filler on it, but the filler is very good. The tracks that aren't filler are among the best ever recorded, and if this album was a single disc then it would easily be in the top 3.
Favourite tracks- While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Julia, Revolution 1 [First added to this chart: 05/09/2013]
While my guitar gently weeps
With every mistake we must surely be learning
Still my guitar gently weeps."
One of the most famous double albums of all time, and it's not hard to see why. While the songwriting of The Beatles has never been better than on this album, this was when they were (pretty much) working as 4 solo artists. And it shows with the songs. They all take on different themes. John's seem to be more reflective and darker than most (Julia, Happiness is a Warm Gun, Yer Blues), Paul's, as ever, are more happy and cheerful (Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Birthday, I Will), George's have a more spiritual theme (While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Long, Long, Long) and for the first time, we hear Ringo's songwriting (Don't Pass Me By). It has a lot of filler on it, but the filler is very good. The tracks that aren't filler are among the best ever recorded, and if this album was a single disc then it would easily be in the top 3.
Favourite tracks- While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Julia, Revolution 1 [First added to this chart: 05/09/2013]
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1968
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38,138
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"If I ventured in the slipstream
Between the viaducts of your dream
Where immobile steel rims crack
And the ditch in the back roads stop
Could you find me?"
What this album does is something truly incapturable. It has a very hazy quality to it; as if you're doubting whether the events in these songs are dreams or not. The album ends on quite an abrupt note, which suggests the notion of waking up suddenly. They all have very dreamlike qualities, and that is the power of the lyrics. Van Morrison is a true storyteller, and it is shown so, so well in this album.
Favourite tracks- [First added to this chart: 01/10/2015]
Between the viaducts of your dream
Where immobile steel rims crack
And the ditch in the back roads stop
Could you find me?"
What this album does is something truly incapturable. It has a very hazy quality to it; as if you're doubting whether the events in these songs are dreams or not. The album ends on quite an abrupt note, which suggests the notion of waking up suddenly. They all have very dreamlike qualities, and that is the power of the lyrics. Van Morrison is a true storyteller, and it is shown so, so well in this album.
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1968
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16,836
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"There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be.
It's easy."
I think the album title speaks for itself. Simply magical.
Favourite tracks- I Am the Walrus, Strawberry Fields Forever, All You Need is Love [First added to this chart: 05/09/2013]
It's easy."
I think the album title speaks for itself. Simply magical.
Favourite tracks- I Am the Walrus, Strawberry Fields Forever, All You Need is Love [First added to this chart: 05/09/2013]
Year of Release:
1967
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15,108
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"It was good what we did yesterday
And I'd do it once again
The fact that you are married
Only proves you're my best friend"
Honestly, I can't see how someone couldn't like this album. The Velvets have never sounded better or more polished. It has recurring themes of feeling lost and empty that make it a perfect nighttime album.
Favourite tracks- Candy Says, What Goes On, Pale Blue Eyes [First added to this chart: 06/15/2013]
And I'd do it once again
The fact that you are married
Only proves you're my best friend"
Honestly, I can't see how someone couldn't like this album. The Velvets have never sounded better or more polished. It has recurring themes of feeling lost and empty that make it a perfect nighttime album.
Favourite tracks- Candy Says, What Goes On, Pale Blue Eyes [First added to this chart: 06/15/2013]
Year of Release:
1969
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12,770
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"When you ain't got nothing, you got nothing to lose.
You're invisible now, you got no secrets to conceal,
How does it feel?"
Ultimate folk. Dylan's magnum opus. Also, great mix of electric and acoustic songs.
Favourite tracks- Like a Rolling Stone, Tombstone Blues, Desolation Row [First added to this chart: 05/11/2013]
You're invisible now, you got no secrets to conceal,
How does it feel?"
Ultimate folk. Dylan's magnum opus. Also, great mix of electric and acoustic songs.
Favourite tracks- Like a Rolling Stone, Tombstone Blues, Desolation Row [First added to this chart: 05/11/2013]
Year of Release:
1965
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27,904
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"I read the news today, oh boy
About a lucky man who made the grade.
And though the news was rather sad
Well I just had to laugh.
I saw the photograph."
What more is there to say that hasn't been said? It's psychedelic, whimsical, eccentric, emotional and I love it.
Favourite tracks- Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, She's Leaving Home, A Day in the Life [First added to this chart: 05/09/2013]
About a lucky man who made the grade.
And though the news was rather sad
Well I just had to laugh.
I saw the photograph."
What more is there to say that hasn't been said? It's psychedelic, whimsical, eccentric, emotional and I love it.
Favourite tracks- Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, She's Leaving Home, A Day in the Life [First added to this chart: 05/09/2013]
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1967
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44,461
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"See me, feel me, touch me, heal me."
Can't fully explain why I love this album. It's incredibly complex: some may see it as pretentious. The idea is mad. But it worked. It's the album that made The Who. And for good reason too. It's elements of black comedy, emotion and spiritual awakening made the first rock opera an experience worth listening to. For the record, the film is so bad it's good. Keith Moon's Uncle Ernie needs to be seen to be believed.
Favourite tracks- Amazing Journey, Pinball Wizard, We're Not Gonna Take It [First added to this chart: 06/10/2013]
Can't fully explain why I love this album. It's incredibly complex: some may see it as pretentious. The idea is mad. But it worked. It's the album that made The Who. And for good reason too. It's elements of black comedy, emotion and spiritual awakening made the first rock opera an experience worth listening to. For the record, the film is so bad it's good. Keith Moon's Uncle Ernie needs to be seen to be believed.
Favourite tracks- Amazing Journey, Pinball Wizard, We're Not Gonna Take It [First added to this chart: 06/10/2013]
Year of Release:
1969
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6,852
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"All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall.
Some are dead and some are living,
In my life I've loved them all."
The album that got me into The Beatles. And it's the one where they first proved themselves as one of the true greats.
Favourite tracks- Norwegian Wood, Nowhere Man, In My Life [First added to this chart: 05/11/2013]
With lovers and friends I still can recall.
Some are dead and some are living,
In my life I've loved them all."
The album that got me into The Beatles. And it's the one where they first proved themselves as one of the true greats.
Favourite tracks- Norwegian Wood, Nowhere Man, In My Life [First added to this chart: 05/11/2013]
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1965
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27,370
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Top 98 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 11 | 11% | |
| 1970s | 16 | 16% | |
| 1980s | 12 | 12% | |
| 1990s | 26 | 27% | |
| 2000s | 20 | 20% | |
| 2010s | 13 | 13% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| The Beatles | 5 | 5% | |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 4% | |
| Arcade Fire | 3 | 3% | |
| The Smiths | 3 | 3% | |
| The Who | 3 | 3% | |
| Blur | 3 | 3% | |
| Genesis | 3 | 3% | |
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From Johnnyo 09/24/2025 08:09
Excellent chart. Particularly like the write ups. Great job
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From buzzdainer 05/15/2016 23:24
buzzdainer 05/15/2016 23:24
Very strong chart. I appreciate the enthusiastic rankings for Funeral and OK Computer, which I agree are wonderful albums.
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80/100
From eyal91 06/15/2015 22:33
Seems that you like concept albums, nice chart.
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90/100
From manurock 01/10/2015 22:27
It may contain too many well known albums (mainly classics or indie rock) for my taste but still I found some nice suprises like Elbow or Pulp (I'll have to listen to This is Hardcore) and we both admire many other british bands, starting with our beloved Pink Floyd. Plus your comments are great so well done for your chart.
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85/100
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AMEIER 12/22/2014 04:24
AMEIER 12/22/2014 04:24
Really loved your chart, even so I do not know a bunch of things, witch I will for sure, get to know. But what I liked the most is how you describe with your words these masterpieces and your notably sensitivity. Thanks!!!
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100/100
From Nykeaula 10/07/2014 18:58
Impressive work.
I just got nothing to say about this impressive chart, Just Respect.
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70/100
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Martinborras 09/22/2014 19:08
Martinborras 09/22/2014 19:08
There are many things that are ok for me, but The Wall second and especially American Idiot Third, are ideas that i dont share at all. Cool descriptions by the way.
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90/100
From bluenose 09/14/2014 11:26
A cracking chart...most I have listened too but will now go looking for Captain Dangerous. Would have got more albeit for 1 or 2 blips in my personal choice. Don't want to say as I feel I could get lynched for voicing this opinion. But still a above average chart
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JMGL95 06/21/2014 12:33
JMGL95 06/21/2014 12:33
Great taste! Love the chart. Great artists, and great albums. I'll take note of some albums I haven't listened yet.
Also, the idea of adding your favourite tracks and lyrics is so interesting. I should do the same in my chart someday.
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