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[March 14th, 2023 Update] I don't think I'll ever be satisfied with this chart. Hell, I just updated it and I'm still not happy with it. There's just so many albums on the edge that can teeter in or fall out. I will always be updating. Maybe one day I will do the 1 artist rule, but for right now, the only significant rule is no compilations featuring entire albums. Using RYM genres with some of my own additions. I'll probably end up overhauling this in a few months anyways...
This gets harder and harder with the more time that passes and listens I accumulate.
As always, continuously tweaking.
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- Chart updated: 10/02/2023 22:15
- (Created: 01/26/2014 17:22).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Singer-songwriter, contemporary folk
Part of the reason Pink Moon is such an acclaimed album is the power of its simplicity. The vast majority of this album is composed by only an acoustic guitar and Nick Drake's shaky vocals. The title track is the only track that features an additional instrument: the piano. Other than that, this album is incredibly bare bones, and that is the beauty of it. Its focus is so precise, it can evoke powerful emotions just as well as any other folk album backed by an orchestra. Its precision is what makes it so perfect.
It's really a shame that Nick Drake never saw the acclaim that would eventually come with his albums after his (accidental?) overdose. But his unfortunate story does contribute to the appeal of this album. [First added to this chart: 07/01/2014]
Part of the reason Pink Moon is such an acclaimed album is the power of its simplicity. The vast majority of this album is composed by only an acoustic guitar and Nick Drake's shaky vocals. The title track is the only track that features an additional instrument: the piano. Other than that, this album is incredibly bare bones, and that is the beauty of it. Its focus is so precise, it can evoke powerful emotions just as well as any other folk album backed by an orchestra. Its precision is what makes it so perfect.
It's really a shame that Nick Drake never saw the acclaim that would eventually come with his albums after his (accidental?) overdose. But his unfortunate story does contribute to the appeal of this album. [First added to this chart: 07/01/2014]
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1972
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Soul, smooth soul
[First added to this chart: 01/26/2014]
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1971
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Psychedelic jazz fusion, avant-garde jazz, jazz funk
The thing I've realized after listening to jazz for a handful of years is that you don't need to be a musician or study music theory in order to appreciate jazz. Jazz is a genre where you simply listen to the music and let your mind roam free. Pick up yourself a well mastered CD or decent audiophile vinyl pressing and let your mind drift as you play the album. Make your own interpretation on what the music is trying to convey. That's the art of jazz. If the only way you can enjoy the album is to study the music theory, then it probably isn't that good music. Appreciating the music theory is an excellent supplement to the experience, but if that's the sole reason for listening to the album and the music isn't enjoyable without that context, then maybe you should try another album.
This all dawned on me when I listened to Get Up With It by Miles Davis. It's a dreamy and psychedelic 90 minute jazz fusion album that can easily send you adrift in your imagination. Every note sounds purposeful, regardless of the length of the song. I seriously recommend this album if you want to take the next step in your jazz studies after listening to the absolute essentials (e.g. A Love Supreme, Kind of Blue, The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady, etc). [First added to this chart: 03/23/2018]
The thing I've realized after listening to jazz for a handful of years is that you don't need to be a musician or study music theory in order to appreciate jazz. Jazz is a genre where you simply listen to the music and let your mind roam free. Pick up yourself a well mastered CD or decent audiophile vinyl pressing and let your mind drift as you play the album. Make your own interpretation on what the music is trying to convey. That's the art of jazz. If the only way you can enjoy the album is to study the music theory, then it probably isn't that good music. Appreciating the music theory is an excellent supplement to the experience, but if that's the sole reason for listening to the album and the music isn't enjoyable without that context, then maybe you should try another album.
This all dawned on me when I listened to Get Up With It by Miles Davis. It's a dreamy and psychedelic 90 minute jazz fusion album that can easily send you adrift in your imagination. Every note sounds purposeful, regardless of the length of the song. I seriously recommend this album if you want to take the next step in your jazz studies after listening to the absolute essentials (e.g. A Love Supreme, Kind of Blue, The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady, etc). [First added to this chart: 03/23/2018]
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1974
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Kraut rock, psychedelic rock, experimental rock
[First added to this chart: 10/11/2014]
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1971
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Jazz fusion, avant-garde jazz, jazz-rock, jazz-funk
[First added to this chart: 04/02/2015]
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1970
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Spiritual jazz, free jazz, third stream, Hindustani classical music
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Samba soul, samba rock, MPB
[First added to this chart: 02/03/2020]
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Latin rock, psychedelic rock
[First added to this chart: 05/06/2023]
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1970
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Jazz Fusion, Avant-Garde Jazz, jazz funk, space ambient
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Traditional doom metal, stoner metal
[First added to this chart: 05/29/2019]
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1971
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 6 | 6% | |
| 1970s | 21 | 21% | |
| 1980s | 7 | 7% | |
| 1990s | 30 | 30% | |
| 2000s | 20 | 20% | |
| 2010s | 16 | 16% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Miles Davis | 3 | 3% | |
| The Microphones | 2 | 2% | |
| Natural Snow Buildings | 2 | 2% | |
| My Bloody Valentine | 2 | 2% | |
| ボリス [Boris] | 2 | 2% | |
| Beach House | 2 | 2% | |
| Boards Of Canada | 2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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| Up 32 from 48th to 16th Floating Into The Night by Julee Cruise |
| Up 2 from 17th to 15th Get Up With It by Miles Davis |
| Up 2 from 16th to 14th What's Going On by Marvin Gaye |
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| Down 3 from 7th to 10th The Glow Pt. 2 by The Microphones |
| Down 3 from 14th to 17th Feels by Animal Collective |
| Down 3 from 15th to 18th Dots And Loops by Stereolab |
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From Johnnyo 04/04/2023 17:04
Really nice chart
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From EyeKanFly 04/04/2023 14:39
EyeKanFly 04/04/2023 14:39
I could've sworn I'd commented another time this was Chart of the Day, but this is really a wonderful chart. Not all albums or genres I love, but every single album here is masterfully crafted and excels at what the artists sets out to do. I've taken some recs from here in the past, and as you continue to update, I think I'll continue to do so (Technodelic is the only one of the new additions that I haven't heard yet, excited to try that one out). I also appreciate the genre descriptors, that's a huge help in deciding whether it's of interest to me or not
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From MarquisMarc 08/11/2022 10:02
This chart’s breadth of scope and genre is so exciting, featuring classics as well as some more obscure but achingly beautiful records. Thanks!
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seb7 01/21/2022 00:50
seb7 01/21/2022 00:50
THE ULTIMATE RYM USER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
very fun chart
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From weyesgroove 07/05/2021 06:12
cool chart man
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gidgidi 07/02/2021 23:38
Great chart!
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From tk421ucopy 07/02/2021 20:00
Bravo! Terrific chart. Love the pretense-free comments and insight. Also a huge fan of the "listen to this on a _______, _______ day" bits.
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From Fertu 10/12/2020 08:28
Really nice chart. I have discovered a lot of gems by going through your list. Extra points for the added descriptions.
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corenfro 04/23/2020 04:02
corenfro 04/23/2020 04:02
Hell yeah great list and great comments on albums.
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Cargusbralem 04/12/2020 03:44
Cargusbralem 04/12/2020 03:44
Great chart! I love the diversity and the fact that it is mostly comprised of albums with that unique quality to them. I'll be sure to check out those which are new for me.
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