Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by gloveside 
- Chart updated: 04/08/2022 17:45
- (Created: 06/08/2013 17:52).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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This has been my favourite album since the first time I heard it in High School circa 1979. The Wagner/Hunter double guitar virtuousity pushes this already great setlist to legendary heights. Best. Live. Ever.
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1974
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Was always keen on the Clash. Give em Enough Rope and their debut album were staples but this was a marvel to me. Everything I ended up liking in music for the next 2 decades dovetailed from this album.
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1979
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30,826
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For many years, Hunky Dory was my favourite Bowie album. Then slowly I began to realize what a genius work Low was. Even after all these years, this album flies too low under the radar compared to many other Bowie discs.
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1977
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16,965
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Amazing album from another artist who never really got his due. His great simple melodies coupled with ferociously witty lyrics make this and other Zevon works among my all-time repeat listens.
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1976
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584
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Local [Montreal by way of Edmonton] surf/punk/gospel/garage band that wrote snd played the entire soundtrack for my university years. This band never lacked for great material, fantastic musicians and a front man that most bands would kill for. Plus had the bass player as a week-long test subject when I worked at a Pharma-research company in the 80s.
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Another link to my storied university days. No one has heard of these guys who didn't live in Montreal or Vermont circa 1988. Drove from Toronto to Montreal to catch their farewell concert at Station 10 where they sang non-stop for 3 hours - maybe the greatest single show I'd ever seen.
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Husker Du to Bob Mould solos to this masterpiece. Never gets old after many years of repeated plays. One great song right into another. Originally only had the cassette and didn't realize how great the side with Hoover Dam was for months!
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1992
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Most Matt Johnson fans would name Soul Mining as his best but I think this as well as Dusk are far more mature and consistent works. The prophetic Sweet Bird of Truth really stands out on an exceptional setlist.
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1986
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So tough to chose one Polly Jean as my favourite. No fancy insights, I just love the sound of her voice and feel of this album.
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2000
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Since this list consists of my favourites, easy to include an album where you know the words to every song and never get tired of hearing it...even Alison
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1977
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1960s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1970s | 38 | 38% | |
| 1980s | 35 | 35% | |
| 1990s | 12 | 12% | |
| 2000s | 7 | 7% | |
| 2010s | 5 | 5% | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| David Bowie | 4 | 4% | |
| Lou Reed | 3 | 3% | |
| The Clash | 3 | 3% | |
| Hoodoo Gurus | 3 | 3% | |
| Divinyls | 2 | 2% | |
| Sugar | 2 | 2% | |
| The The | 2 | 2% | |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 09/24/2022 22:10 | Moondance | 476 | 85/100 |
| ! | 12/26/2021 09:38 | Johnnyo | 2,560 | 80/100 |
| ! | 12/16/2020 06:20 | BraddlesHendo | 497 | 91/100 |
| ! | 12/16/2020 02:52 |  Purplepash | 1,690 | 88/100 |
| ! | 12/15/2020 22:32 |  Rhyner | 1,457 | 99/100 |
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From Moondance 09/24/2022 22:15 | #289941
We might only have 2 albums in common (The Clash & Midnight Oil), but I love your chart ~ it made me smile as I scrolled through the list. Loved seeing The The & (of course) the Aussie bands. Also loved seeing some unknown Canadian bands that I will certainly check out. I love the honesty in your chart.
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From Johnnyo 12/26/2021 09:38 | #277984
Excellent chart.
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From BraddlesHendo 12/16/2020 06:22 | #262756
So glad I checked out your chart it’s great.
Played Infected lots in the 80’s on cassette tape and sounded great on the Walkman
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From Purplepash 02/24/2018 03:15 | #209422
Purplepash 02/24/2018 03:15 | #209422
Interesting chart. I agree Infected is the best The The album. Very underrated in my opinion.I like the affection for local bands that you enjoyed seeing live...something that influences my appreciation of artists works. Cool to see Hoodoo Gurus and The Divinyls.
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From Ulf 02/23/2018 15:43 | #209321
Really good music and lots i haven't dived into yet.
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bobbyb5 02/23/2018 10:16 | #209313
bobbyb5 02/23/2018 10:16 | #209313
What awesome taste you have. Mirror Moves. Blondie, New Gold Dream, Pretenders, all the correct Lou Reed albums, Teenage Head, Nash the Slash, Shriekback. It's unbelievable. I love it.
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ForegroundNoise 02/23/2018 09:41 | #209312
ForegroundNoise 02/23/2018 09:41 | #209312
Really really cool chart with loads of hidden gems and not obvious choices. Only criticism would be maybe a neglect of the post 80s? But otherwise love this chart's uniqueness
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dihansse 12/18/2017 21:02 | #203490
dihansse 12/18/2017 21:02 | #203490
I very much like your chart and I definitely will have to check out of some of your Canadian picks. By the way I love the Courtneys and The Sadies, also Canadians for this year 2017.
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dubwicht 01/11/2016 23:30 | #156335
dubwicht 01/11/2016 23:30 | #156335
I love this chart - many gems here. We have similar tastes and I hope to listen to some new stuff.
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LedZep 10/19/2015 22:22 | #151725
LedZep 10/19/2015 22:22 | #151725
Lots if things I don't know about, but very nice chart
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