Top 28 Greatest Music Albums by knels94

NOTE: 1) I am currently limited to 50 on this chart
2) I tried to limit this to mostly only albums I own (which at the moment isn't a ton)
3) I decided to add my own little bit to the chart. The rankings AREN'T necessarily in order of albums I think are BEST, but favorites, a lot of rankings are based on sentimental value, memories associated with the album, things the music has gotten me through. I do this not as a "cop out" but to add a personal touch to my chart and because I think that is a strong part of music, the memories tied to it and listening to it to remember those times.
4) I am new to the site and I am just now starting to introduce myself to different music. Suggestions are MORE than welcome!

• Chart updated: 01/20/2017 08:15
• (Created: 07/01/2013 15:39).
• Chart size: 28 albums.

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Elephant 

 The White Stripes

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Any album that opens with "Seven Nation Army" is off to a great start. The hypnotic faux bass riff lays the foundation for a strong opening to the album. Songs like "Hardest Button to Button" and "Girl, You Have No Faith in Medicine" hold the listener's attention while Jack does what he does best in "Ball and Biscuit." Elephant is a record that has always stood out to me and probably always will as track after track delivered. Jack and Meg stuck to their strengths, but also allowed for some experimentation in tracks like "In the Cold, Cold, Night," in which Meg takes over lead vocals.
Best Track: "Ball and Biscuit" [First added to this chart: 07/01/2013]

Year of Release:

2003

Appears in:

1,477 charts

Rank Score:

11,774

Rank in 2003:

1

Rank in 2000s:

13

Overall Rank:

115

Average Rating:

 83 (2,127 votes)

Comments:

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Good Kid, M.A.A.D City 

 Kendrick Lamar

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Best Track: "Money Trees"
The greatest rap album of all time. I am not sure what I could add that hasn't already been said about this album. It is as great a journey as anyone will take while listening to an album. Being a white male from Salt Lake City, this album introduced me to a whole new world and way of thinking. [First added to this chart: 07/24/2016]

Year of Release:

2012

Appears in:

1,525 charts

Rank Score:

23,436

Rank in 2012:

1

Rank in 2010s:

3

Overall Rank:

37

Average Rating:

 88 (2,006 votes)

Comments:

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Born To Run 

 Bruce Springsteen

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What can be said about "the Boss" that hasn't already been said? Bruce gave America and its workers a much needed shot in the arm whenever times looked rough. This third release proved to be Springsteen's breakthrough, giving America and the world "Thunder Road," "Jungleland," and of course "Born to Run."
Best Track: "Born to Run" [First added to this chart: 07/01/2013]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

1,599 charts

Rank Score:

16,293

Rank in 1975:

3

Rank in 1970s:

21

Overall Rank:

73

Average Rating:

 83 (1,966 votes)

Comments:

132

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Brothers 

 The Black Keys

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I am prepared to argue that this is their best record, beating out the more recent "El Camino." This album just has something for everyone. While the whole album is pretty "accessible," it carries some very radio friendly hits in "Tighten Up," "Next Girl," and "Howling for You," all while maintaining a very bluesy approach and feel to the overall work. As the album progresses, it becomes more and more reminiscent of the "old" Black Keys as the guitar sounds more bluesy, dirty, and emotional. Along with the transition in instruments, the lyrics also become more contemplative in songs like "Unknown Brother" and "I'm Not the One." Brothers is an album I always feel comfortable playing and it has played an important role in getting me through some difficult days.

This album lived in my car as I went to community college to work on my Associates. I would take breaks in my car between classes and during lunch and so listening to this album always reminds me of fond memories from my time at the college. It is also an album that started to peak my interest in more bluesy sounding rock.

Best Track: "Next Girl," "Too Afraid to Love You" [First added to this chart: 07/01/2013]

Year of Release:

2010

Appears in:

710 charts

Rank Score:

4,570

Rank in 2010:

10

Rank in 2010s:

47

Overall Rank:

379

Average Rating:

 78 (1,231 votes)

Comments:

57

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Merriweather Post Pavilion 

 Animal Collective

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This is the first album that I listened to that could be classified as "experimental." At first, the album just didn't seem to stack up to the critical acclaim that it had received; to me, it just seemed like a lot of noise, thrown together and burned to a CD. But after sticking with it, and listening to it over a few times, I began to understand and appreciate the true beauty in the kaleidoscopic sounds and tracks that this album puts together. There is great cohesion between tracks, and transitions come real smoothly.
Best Track: "My Girls" [First added to this chart: 07/01/2013]

Year of Release:

2009

Appears in:

1,122 charts

Rank Score:

9,692

Rank in 2009:

1

Rank in 2000s:

22

Overall Rank:

151

Average Rating:

 82 (1,583 votes)

Comments:

157

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White Blood Cells 

 The White Stripes

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The Stripes breakthrough is widely considered to be one of their greatest, if not their best. This album displayed the duo's talents at their best and most simplistic. From rock tracks like "Dead Leaves..." to the more soft "We're Going to Be Friends," WBC offered the best of all bases that the Stripes cover so very well.
Best Track: "Fell in Love With a Girl" [First added to this chart: 09/12/2013]

Year of Release:

2001

Appears in:

908 charts

Rank Score:

5,950

Rank in 2001:

9

Rank in 2000s:

42

Overall Rank:

285

Average Rating:

 81 (1,364 votes)

Comments:

71

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Born In The U.S.A. 

 Bruce Springsteen

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Best Track: "I'm On Fire" [First added to this chart: 10/09/2013]

Year of Release:

1984

Appears in:

925 charts

Rank Score:

8,061

Rank in 1984:

4

Rank in 1980s:

24

Overall Rank:

193

Average Rating:

 78 (1,325 votes)

Comments:

82

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The Colour And The Shape 

 Foo Fighters

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[First added to this chart: 07/24/2016]

Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

690 charts

Rank Score:

4,857

Rank in 1997:

9

Rank in 1990s:

68

Overall Rank:

357

Average Rating:

 78 (985 votes)

Comments:

66

27. (26) 1

Blunderbuss 

 Jack White

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Much like "Brothers," Blunderbuss was played quite often while at the CC. This was played my second to last semester whereas "Brothers" was first semester. I remember studying for World Religions and Physics exams while hitting my pencil up against my books to the tunes streaming from my car speakers. This album always brings back those memories and probably always will.

On top of the sentimental value I have in this album, I really like Jack White and he really shows just how diverse he is. One track he rocking out on his guitar, then the next he seems to be behind an old fashioned piano, banging out a song in a bar. The diversity of this album gets to me and I can't wait to see what sorts of direction he will take from it in his work to come. [First added to this chart: 10/10/2013]

Year of Release:

2012

Appears in:

425 charts

Rank Score:

1,962

Rank in 2012:

13

Rank in 2010s:

128

Overall Rank:

893

Average Rating:

 77 (782 votes)

Comments:

77

28. (27) 1

Jackrabbit 

 San Fermin

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Best Track: "Emily" and "In the Woods"
My chart has been pretty predictable, but this is one that many will probably not be familiar with. This is an album that is very diverse, every track is very different from the other, but there is an underlying story running through out the album. Definitely worth a listen! [First added to this chart: 07/19/2016]

Year of Release:

2015

Appears in:

11 charts

Rank Score:

9

Rank in 2015:

1,532

Rank in 2010s:

14,663

Overall Rank:

56,948

Average Rating:

 73 (7 votes)

Comments:

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Top 28 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	0	0%
1960s	2	7%
1970s	2	7%
1980s	2	7%
1990s	5	18%
2000s	7	25%
2010s	10	36%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Oasis	2	7%
Led Zeppelin	2	7%
The White Stripes	2	7%
Arctic Monkeys	2	7%
Arcade Fire	2	7%
Bruce Springsteen	2	7%
Radiohead	1	4%
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Country	Albums	%
	14	50%
	10	36%
	2	7%
	1	4%
	1	4%

Top 28 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

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Up 2 from 28th to 26th The Bends by Radiohead

Biggest fallers
Down 1 from 26th to 27th Blunderbuss by Jack White
Down 1 from 27th to 28th Jackrabbit by San Fermin

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From SuedeSwede 10/17/2013 22:27

Nice start to your chart. I would recommend something like Forever Changes, that's a pretty decent classic, but assuming you may have already heard that...

Try either 'Up The Bracket' by The Libertines or 'The Libertines'. Both class albums.

Anyway, keep it going.

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