Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
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G8tr1522 
IMPORTANT:
~I like to use vulgarities, so if that offends you, don't read my comments please.
~I'm not really sure where to start to make a concise list that pleases everyone, so obviously, these are just my personal favorites. They're the albums that I'll never ever get tired of. Also, after the top 15 or so, everything gets kinda relative as far as ranking.
~I get jaded really easily unfortunately, so I have a hard time enjoying universally acclaimed albums and bands like the Beatles or The Who or something like that.
~The star ratings are like an overall score; a rating that I believe everyone should give the album.
~After working with this list, I realized I have a fetish for dissonant music, particularly, awkward harmonies, noise, and especially complex and syncopated rhythms; syncopation is a common trope throughout my comments. I also really like music to sound melancholy. If you make a recommendation, keep this in mind.
~This list definitely reflects my most current opinion. Over time, albums will drop down; for example, I got into post-rock and noise-rock a year ago, and I think it's the shit. But I used to also think Radiohead was the shit, and wayyy back, I thought Yes was the shit. So expect change over time.
~I'm no jazz aficionado, I just used to listen to a lot of modal and hard-bop stuff back in the day.
Please comment! And send me recommendations (and reasons why) in my inbox if you have any.
- Chart updated: 12/06/2014 00:45
- (Created: 08/31/2013 07:47).
- Chart size: 40 albums.
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Many journals criticize this album for being very non-cohesive. It is. But this is the most detailed, intense work that RDJ has ever released. Some of the most passionate electronic music can be found on this album, and it becomes even more beautiful knowing that he compiled this as a tribute to his homeland in Cornwall.
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2001
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If you took ANY song off this album, and made an entire album sonically similar to that song, it'd be a great album; Every song always leaves me wanting more. Especially "Kid A". That's their best work IMO.
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2000
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"Synthacon 9" and "Last Rushup 10" are perfect tracks. There isn't a single criticism you could make.
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Yep. It's seriously my second favorite album by them.
I'm hard pressed to find other music similar to the opening track and "Pulk, Pull Revolving Doors". [First added to this chart: 08/31/2013]
I'm hard pressed to find other music similar to the opening track and "Pulk, Pull Revolving Doors". [First added to this chart: 08/31/2013]
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2001
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The title track is extremely representative of RDJ's more challenging works: Extremely technical, but the song is tied together with the cute melody at the beginning.
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"Meinheld" is an intense flurry of raspy d.n'b. that becomes a somber, but still boisterous piece. There are some really detailed sounds and some great rhythms on this one. Very aggressive at times too, which I certainly appreciate.
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I know this will upset some people, but I enjoy this version more than the original. The recording quality really brings out the bass opposed to the original version, and it makes the band sound more in sync. Joey Calderazzo and Branford just kill me; I can sing along to every solo. Even still, I prefer the original version of "Psalm".
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I really appreciate this album for helping me through one of my own drug addictions. Also, the production quality is some of the best out there.
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1994
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Really unique and exciting stuff. I really hope electronic artists take something away from this.
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2011
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Total albums: 40. Page 1 of 4
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 2 | 5% | |
| 1980s | 5 | 13% | |
| 1990s | 16 | 40% | |
| 2000s | 11 | 28% | |
| 2010s | 5 | 13% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Pixies | 4 | 10% | |
| Radiohead | 4 | 10% | |
| Björk | 2 | 5% | |
| µ-Ziq | 2 | 5% | |
| Mark Fell | 2 | 5% | |
| Slint | 2 | 5% | |
| Aphex Twin | 2 | 5% | |
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 30 from 40th to 10th Manitutshu by Mark Fell |
| Up 25 from 39th to 14th Multistability by Mark Fell |
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| Down 2 from 13th to 15th Bleach by Nirvana |
| Down 2 from 14th to 16th Come To Daddy by Aphex Twin |
| Down 2 from 15th to 17th Dataplex by Ryoji Ikeda |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 04/26/2019 21:53 |  sssvnnn | 2,865 | 83/100 |
| ! | 04/13/2017 16:41 |  arthurbittencour | 162 | 90/100 |
| ! | 01/23/2017 01:34 | Seab | 2,005 | 93/100 |
| ! | 01/07/2016 14:53 |  Applerill | 974 | 75/100 |
| ! | 12/02/2014 01:41 |  Martinborras | 300 | 79/100 |
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This chart is rated in the top 9% of all charts on BestEverAlbums.com. This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 88.1/100, a mean average of 89.4/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 89.4/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 4.5.
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From arthurbittencourt 04/13/2017 16:41 | #189212
arthurbittencourt 04/13/2017 16:41 | #189212
very interesting amnesiac being your second favourite, very cool
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From Martinborras 12/02/2014 01:44 | #128463
Martinborras 12/02/2014 01:44 | #128463
Good chart! Very original and great variety of music. However, the drastical changes make me think, i mean, you've changed the whole chart! Maybe you have to give some time to some things. This is my opinion, of course, maybe you are really sure about your decisions, I dont know. It is only an advise.
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greatson 10/08/2014 12:34 | #123701
greatson 10/08/2014 12:34 | #123701
Great chart!
Love the electro albums!
COuld have just a little more heart!
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From sssvnnn 10/04/2014 04:50 | #123307
sssvnnn 10/04/2014 04:50 | #123307
Thats an extremely self-contained and exiting chart.
I don`t think that the classical albums (like Kind Of Blue) are a cliche.
There are so many albums (like Kind Of Blue) meaning a lot to me personal wich are considered to be "classics".
I hope I`ll find the time to check out some more unknown albums of your chart.
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Tap 04/16/2014 08:00 | #109356
Tap 04/16/2014 08:00 | #109356
This is a rad list. Just a shot in the dark here, but if you're open to Drukqs, I'd recommend searching out "Hrvatski - 2nd zero fidelity mandible investigation" and giving that a listen on youtube or wherever.
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junodog4 09/09/2013 02:46 | #85503
junodog4 09/09/2013 02:46 | #85503
Quality... I'm curious to see it @ 100.
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Cymro2011 09/03/2013 09:42 | #85097
Cymro2011 09/03/2013 09:42 | #85097
Very nice. It's cool to see Tweez up there.
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Patman360 09/02/2013 22:06 | #85066
Patman360 09/02/2013 22:06 | #85066
I don't want to rate this till you get a chance to expand, but the albums and chart in general so far are fantastic. I'm quite intrigued to see what else will find its way in here once you hit 40. Welcome aboard, I'm sure you'll fit right in here!
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bonafini 09/02/2013 21:49 | #85065
bonafini 09/02/2013 21:49 | #85065
Very eccentric, the way I like it!
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SingingPeasant96 09/02/2013 04:26 | #85000
SingingPeasant96 09/02/2013 04:26 | #85000
Absolutely one of definite awesome chart starting I've seen here, Love that Kid A topping!
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| Best Ever Artists | |
|---|---|
| 1. The Beatles | |
| 2. Radiohead | |
| 3. Pink Floyd | |
| 4. David Bowie | |
| 5. Bob Dylan | |
| 6. Led Zeppelin | |
| 7. The Rolling Stones | |
| 8. Arcade Fire | |
| 9. Nirvana | |
| 10. Neil Young | |
| 11. The Velvet Underground | |
| 12. Kendrick Lamar | |
| 13. Miles Davis | |
| 14. The Smiths | |
| 15. The Beach Boys | |
| 16. R.E.M. | |
| 17. Kanye West | |
| 18. Pixies | |
| 19. Bruce Springsteen | |
| 20. Jimi Hendrix |
