Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
by dogears 
Albums only qualify for this chart if they were not included in the recent top-500-of-all-time list published by the NME.
- Chart updated: 11/06/2013 00:41
- (Created: 11/06/2013 00:41).
- Chart size: 40 albums.
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Year of Release:
1997
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Rank Score:
314
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He released seven self-titled albums. This is is second one, released in 1968. He's also name-checked on my number one choice - just coincidence.
The NME included two Bjork albums in their 500, but this is a serious omission.
Year of Release:
1988
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924
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Year of Release:
1974
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1,726
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Year of Release:
2010
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Rank Score:
3,571
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Never get the credit they deserve.
Year of Release:
1977
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1,180
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OK, he was more exciting and interesting and had a better band in the 80s. But, as a singer and lyricist, this is his peak.
Year of Release:
1996
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434
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Total albums: 40. Page 1 of 4
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 3 | 8% | |
| 1970s | 8 | 20% | |
| 1980s | 4 | 10% | |
| 1990s | 14 | 35% | |
| 2000s | 8 | 20% | |
| 2010s | 3 | 8% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Various Artists | 2 | 5% | |
| Stereo Total | 1 | 3% | |
| The Damned | 1 | 3% | |
| Ivor Cutler | 1 | 3% | |
| Billy Bragg | 1 | 3% | |
| Bat For Lashes | 1 | 3% | |
| Morrissey | 1 | 3% | |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| 07/15/2014 14:41 | skrapoel | 7 | 92/100 | |
| 11/06/2013 01:26 |  MrFrogger | 207 | 88/100 |
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From Drzozzy 02/15/2017 19:29 | #185719
Any chart with In Sides in it is alright with me
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From skrapoel 07/15/2014 14:42 | #116816
Ivor Cutler for the win! Great chart!
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From MrFrogger 11/06/2013 01:27 | #90917
MrFrogger 11/06/2013 01:27 | #90917
Wow,I haven't heard most of these, I have some listening to do ;)
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