Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
by 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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Drukqs 

 Aphex Twin

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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. [First added to this chart: 08/31/2013]

Year of Release:

2001

Appears in:

188 charts

Rank Score:

1,543

Rank in 2001:

17

Rank in 2000s:

165

Overall Rank:

1,126

Average Rating:

 76 (290 votes)

Comments:

12

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Kid A 

 Radiohead

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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. [First added to this chart: 08/31/2013]

Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

3,218 charts

Rank Score:

42,251

Rank in 2000:

1

Rank in 2000s:

2

Overall Rank:

9

Average Rating:

 89 (4,471 votes)

Comments:

563

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Rushup Edge 

 The Tuss

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"Synthacon 9" and "Last Rushup 10" are perfect tracks. There isn't a single criticism you could make. [First added to this chart: 10/03/2014]

Year of Release:

2007

Appears in:

13 charts

Rank Score:

121

Rank in 2007:

173

Rank in 2000s:

1,727

Overall Rank:

9,891

Average Rating:

 75 (21 votes)

Comments:

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Amnesiac 

 Radiohead

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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]

Year of Release:

2001

Appears in:

1,344 charts

Rank Score:

10,074

Rank in 2001:

2

Rank in 2000s:

18

Overall Rank:

135

Average Rating:

 82 (2,590 votes)

Comments:

190

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Hangable Auto Bulb 
Compilation

 AFX

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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. [First added to this chart: 10/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1995

Appears in:

15 charts

Rank Score:

32

Rank in 1995:

437

Rank in 1990s:

4,270

Overall Rank:

27,415

Average Rating:

 76 (23 votes)

Comments:

4

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Bilious Paths 

 µ-Ziq

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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. [First added to this chart: 10/03/2014]

Year of Release:

2003

Appears in:

6 charts

Rank Score:

8

Rank in 2003:

1,247

Rank in 2000s:

12,073

Overall Rank:

63,865

Average Rating:

 75 (8 votes)

Comments:

0

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Lunatic Harness 

 µ-Ziq

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[First added to this chart: 10/03/2014]

Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

33 charts

Rank Score:

124

Rank in 1997:

163

Rank in 1990s:

1,568

Overall Rank:

9,653

Average Rating:

 76 (41 votes)

Comments:

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Manitutshu 

 Mark Fell

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Really unique and exciting stuff. I really hope electronic artists take something away from this. [First added to this chart: 12/05/2014]

Year of Release:

2011

Appears in:

1 chart

Rank in 2011:

None

Rank in 2010s:

None

Average Rating:

 74 (1 vote)

Comments:

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James Blake 

 James Blake

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Blake is soooooo talented (evident on tracks like "Give Me My Month" and "DLM") and it helps to turn an otherwise interesting amalgamation of R&B and lo-fi electronica into a brilliantly crafted LP. I also adore the syncopated electronic percussion throughout the album. [First added to this chart: 02/01/2014]

Year of Release:

2011

Appears in:

394 charts

Rank Score:

2,020

Rank in 2011:

14

Rank in 2010s:

123

Overall Rank:

851

Average Rating:

 73 (611 votes)

Comments:

45

14. (39) 25

Multistability 

 Mark Fell

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Mark Fell has some really exciting rhythmic tricks to show you, and some great samples too. The first time I listened to "Multistability 10-A", I nearly had to pull over as I was getting a weird and intense adrenaline rush just from listening to it. [First added to this chart: 12/05/2014]

Year of Release:

2010

Appears in:

4 charts

Rank Score:

13

Rank in 2010:

1,207

Rank in 2010s:

12,351

Overall Rank:

48,989

Average Rating:

 73 (1 vote)

Comments:

0

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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition

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	20	50%
	16	40%
	2	5%
	1	3%
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From 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

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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From 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

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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From 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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From junodog4 09/09/2013 02:46 | #85503

Quality... I'm curious to see it @ 100.

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From Cymro2011 09/03/2013 09:42 | #85097

Very nice. It's cool to see Tweez up there.

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From bonafini 09/02/2013 21:49 | #85065

Very eccentric, the way I like it!

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From 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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From MrFrogger 09/01/2013 01:17 | #84940

I really like this chart so far, i'll come back to it when it gets to 40. Love seeing the new Baths in the top 10, I really enjoy that album.

Also you don't have to apologize for having "cliched" choices, you gotta own it.

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