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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23,334
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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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10,980
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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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37,058
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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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29,117
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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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25,353
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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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31,501
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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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7,439
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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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2,020
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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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18,230
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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
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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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% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Led Zeppelin | 4 | 4% | |
| U2 | 2 | 2% | |
| Bob Dylan | 2 | 2% | |
| Bruce Springsteen | 2 | 2% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 2 | 2% | |
| The Clash | 2 | 2% | |
| The Doors | 2 | 2% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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49 | 49% | |
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37 | 37% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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1 | 1% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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Up 23 from 58th to 35th |
Up 20 from 59th to 39th |
Up 18 from 99th to 81st |
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Down 24 from 27th to 51st |
Down 24 from 30th to 54th |
Down 21 from 43rd to 64th |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 02/13/2020 21:19 |  PinkZeppelin | 23 | 96/100 |
| ! | 07/05/2019 09:32 |  AleJohnMari | 141 | 73/100 |
| ! | 04/08/2017 12:01 |  LedZep | 1,099 | 84/100 |
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BestEverAlbums 10/29/2012 08:00 in Chart of the day (#381): By haleyyew
BestEverAlbums 10/29/2012 08:00 in Chart of the day (#381): By haleyyew“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by haleyyew () 1. Blonde on Blonde by Bob Dylan (1966) 2. Houses Of The Holy by Led Zeppelin (1973) 3. The Velvet Underground And Nico by The Velvet Underground (1967) 4. Rumours by Fleetwood Mac (1977) 5. The Doors by The Doors (1967) 6.…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 11/15/2011 08:00 in Chart of the day (#36): By haleyyew
BestEverAlbums 11/15/2011 08:00 in Chart of the day (#36): By haleyyew“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by haleyyew () 1. Blonde on Blonde by Bob Dylan (1966) 2. Houses Of The Holy by Led Zeppelin (1973) 3. The Velvet Underground And Nico by The Velvet Underground (1967) 4. Rumours by Fleetwood Mac (1977) 5. The Doors by The Doors (1967) 6.…”
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haleyyew 07/20/2010 20:25 | #13615
i give myself a 100 because it's my own chart
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banana brother 03/25/2010 04:20 | #10005
banana brother 03/25/2010 04:20 | #10005
It's impossible to argue with any of these choices
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JeffN999 04/27/2010 22:07 | #11067
Solid chart. I have many of these albums on my chart and most of the other albums on your list, either 'just missed' mine or are interesting choices. The only one I can't abide is Pet Sounds an album that I think is extremely over rated. Nice balanced chart - tons of great albums.
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abstrusegoose 03/05/2010 10:13 | #9651
In drag? I'm a principled man!
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chris lancaster 02/20/2011 01:02 | #18529
A great list! 11-20 is perfect..
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