Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by haleyyew 
Here's a list of albums that I like so far, I'll try to dig up more though. Recently I've been modifying this chart, as a result, a maximum of two albums per band appears except my favourite band Led Zeppelin. My taste also changed dramatically, therefore some albums' rankings were modified. The top albums on this chart are the most mesmerizing masterworks.
- Chart updated: 12/16/2011 22:52
- (Created: 02/21/2010 00:21).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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There is a certain mystery in this album that I still don't understand until now, but every track in Dylan's Blonde on Blonde attacts me dearly, so I will follow him down and into his musical journey!
[First added to this chart: 03/02/2010]
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1966
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26,158
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An incredible vision is created when the music plays, it's a magical tour, I have to say it makes me very happy every time. The sound opens my mind and echoes even after a long time.
[First added to this chart: 03/02/2010]
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1973
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12,184
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A nice and pieceful sound that rests my body and soul, it's literally a revisit back in the sixties and these guys are right by my side, telling me their stories.
[First added to this chart: 03/02/2010]
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1967
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The best love album, I will sing and tap along with it from the beginning til the end. It's different from most love albums, there is a directness in their lyrics. The instrumental by Fleetwood, Mr. and Mrs. Macvie is impressive.
[First added to this chart: 03/02/2010]
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1977
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32,343
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Dark and beautiful, and catchy organ tunes. Morrison knows how to express himself with his words.
[First added to this chart: 03/02/2010]
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1967
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27,696
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The best indie band that is still playing right now, their have created works and comes from their heart.
[First added to this chart: 03/02/2010]
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2004
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36,950
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It's fun to listen to Iggy get wild, he's having a good time on stage with his kick ass band that can elaborate a song with some very simple notes.
[First added to this chart: 09/25/2010]
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1970
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7,871
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The band that's good at talking about politics and the darkness of the capitalist society, their music can go extremely loud and brain wrecking.
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2005
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2,114
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The spider from Mars had come to earch and share his thoughts, he brings a futuristic tune to the human race that no one is ever able to immitate.
[First added to this chart: 03/02/2010]
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1971
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A peek through the graves of sin and misery. There is a certain sadness, but for the most part it's an upbeat melancholy. Good things come out of bizarre things.
[First added to this chart: 03/12/2011]
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1980
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 19 | 19% | |
| 1970s | 34 | 34% | |
| 1980s | 18 | 18% | |
| 1990s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2000s | 15 | 15% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Led Zeppelin | 4 | 4% | |
| Bob Dylan | 2 | 2% | |
| Bruce Springsteen | 2 | 2% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 2 | 2% | |
| The Clash | 2 | 2% | |
| The Doors | 2 | 2% | |
| Arcade Fire | 2 | 2% | |
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49 | 49% | |
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38 | 38% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 23 from 58th to 35th The Joshua Tree by U2 |
| Up 20 from 59th to 39th Graceland by Paul Simon |
| Up 18 from 99th to 81st Rocket To Russia by Ramones |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 24 from 27th to 51st For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon Iver |
| Down 24 from 30th to 54th The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society by The Kinks |
| Down 21 from 43rd to 64th Avalon by Roxy Music |
| New entries |
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 Mezmerizeby System Of A Down |
| Treasure by Cocteau Twins |
| Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin |
| Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin |
| The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips |
| Leavers |
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 Chutes Too Narrowby The Shins |
| After The Gold Rush by Neil Young |
| Stop Making Sense by Talking Heads |
| Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers |
| In The Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums ratings
85/100 (from 59 votes)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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90/100  | 02/13/2020 21:19 |  PinkZeppelin | | 96/100 |
85/100 | 07/05/2019 09:32 |  AleJohnMari | | 73/100 |
85/100 | 04/08/2017 12:01 |  LedZep | | 84/100 |
95/100 | 01/05/2017 00:39 | Seab | | 93/100 |
85/100 | 02/09/2016 04:14 |  buzzdainer | | 90/100 |
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90/100
From PinkZeppelin 02/13/2020 21:19
PinkZeppelin 02/13/2020 21:19
Great chart! 23 in common
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85/100
From LedZep 04/08/2017 12:02
LedZep 04/08/2017 12:02
I like SOAD inclusion in top 10, don't see enough of them on BEA!
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85/100
From buzzdainer 02/12/2016 19:20
buzzdainer 02/12/2016 19:20
If you're going to start your list with Blonde on Blonde, I'm on board.
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100/100
From BraddlesHendo 10/24/2014 14:19
Love your comments brilliant list
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80/100
From quadrophenia17 10/29/2012 18:16
Very solid choices, especially the top 10!
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85/100
From steve_o_619 10/29/2012 18:05
Quality music throughout! I don't see a single bad album here.
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75/100
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junodog4 10/29/2012 15:43
junodog4 10/29/2012 15:43
A unique take on some slam-dunk selections... Some odd choices, but overall this is pretty good.
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90/100
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jhuik 01/21/2012 22:40
jhuik 01/21/2012 22:40
Great list, feloow Canuck! We have a fair bit in common, although I think your list is a bit short on our awesome Canadian music.
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100/100
From daftpunter 12/02/2011 23:12
An eerily similar list. I'd love to see your thoughts on the albums. Only five I don't own. A perfect top ten. The bottom thirty or as excellent as the first. A first rate list. Thank you!
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85/100
From album guru joe 11/16/2011 06:11
Nice list of albums, we share alot in common :)
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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. The Velvet Underground | |
| 10. Nirvana | |
| 11. Kendrick Lamar | |
| 12. Neil Young | |
| 13. Miles Davis | |
| 14. The Smiths | |
| 15. The Beach Boys | |
| 16. Kanye West | |
| 17. R.E.M. | |
| 18. Pixies | |
| 19. Jimi Hendrix | |
| 20. Bruce Springsteen |