Top 50 Greatest Music Albums
by aidanstickyguin 
- Chart updated: 03/24/2020 13:15
- (Created: 06/12/2014 20:30).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
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All four of the Velvets records are superb. Some may argue that White Light/ White Heat is more of a showcase of what they were all about, away from the Exploding Plastic Inevitable, Warhol and Nico. However here they showcase both sides of their genius, the simple touching ballads like Femme Fatale and I'll Be Your Mirror, and the dirty loud distorted animal found on White Light/White Heat, on songs such as Heroin, Venus in Furs and European Son to name a few. Then to have Nico's unique vocals is a superb addition to the few songs she features on. And once again behind it all Reed's stunningly direct, observational lyrics are pure genius.
Favourite Track (so difficult but...): All Tomorrow's Parties [First added to this chart: 06/12/2014]
Favourite Track (so difficult but...): All Tomorrow's Parties [First added to this chart: 06/12/2014]
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1967
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The most beautiful harmonies ever put to a pop record, closely followed by Pet Sounds. However the songs are incredibly strong as well, great political comment at times, and tender love songs at other times. There are not many songs in the world that can compete with Suite Judy Blue Eyes. Stills' instrumentation is superb as well, take the raw guitar solo on Wooden Ships, it doesn't get much more perfect than this, as far as albums come.
FT: Suite, Judy Blue Eyes [First added to this chart: 06/25/2014]
FT: Suite, Judy Blue Eyes [First added to this chart: 06/25/2014]
Year of Release:
1969
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4,411
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What an album. Two genius' come back to make an album that is worthy of anything they had done before. The songs are beautiful, Cale and Reed at their best in their tribute to their mentor. "There's no stars in the New York sky they're all on the ground."
FT: Style It Takes [First added to this chart: 06/25/2014]
FT: Style It Takes [First added to this chart: 06/25/2014]
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1990
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713
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One of the finest pop-rock records made. So well known and with good reason, all three songwriters are on the top of their game and Nicks and McVie's vocals are amazing. Lindsey Buckingham remains one of the most underrated guitar players. A classic for a good reason.
FT: You Make Loving Fun [First added to this chart: 06/12/2014]
FT: You Make Loving Fun [First added to this chart: 06/12/2014]
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1977
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30,440
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 10 | 20% | |
| 1970s | 26 | 52% | |
| 1980s | 9 | 18% | |
| 1990s | 3 | 6% | |
| 2000s | 2 | 4% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Lou Reed | 6 | 12% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 4 | 8% | |
| The Velvet Underground | 3 | 6% | |
| David Bowie | 2 | 4% | |
| George Harrison | 2 | 4% | |
| Nick Drake | 2 | 4% | |
| The Waterboys | 2 | 4% | |
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 1 from 9th to 8thNaturally by J.J. Cale |
| Up 1 from 7th to 6thLet It Bleed by The Rolling Stones |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 6th to 7thFisherman's Blues by The Waterboys |
| Down 1 from 8th to 9thHunky Dory by David Bowie |
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| 06/13/2020 18:00 | treefingers | 5 | 95/100 | |
| 09/03/2019 17:28 |  Rhyner | 1,452 | 99/100 | |
| 09/03/2019 10:11 |  ForegroundNoise | 473 | 87/100 | |
| 09/03/2019 09:59 |  DommeDamian | 1,004 | 89/100 | |
| 04/14/2018 08:14 | Ulf | 185 | 80/100 |
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This chart is rated in the top 5% of all charts on BestEverAlbums.com. This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 88.6/100, a mean average of 89.3/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 89.8/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 9.0.
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From ForegroundNoise 09/03/2019 10:15 | #242153
ForegroundNoise 09/03/2019 10:15 | #242153
Really like the way you put forward your opinions on these albums, the detail for each entry is a nice touch!
I think maybe the only thing this chart is lacking (and partly why 50% of the entries are from the 70s) is more diversity in terms of genre; under Marquee Moon you mention Verlaine's appreciation for jazz whilst no jazz picks crack your top 50, whilst could the lack of albums from this century be possibly down to the absence of more modern forms of electronic music and hip hop? Overall a lovely chart, seems like it hasn't been touched in a while, would be very interested to see if your thoughts on it has changed!
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From DommeDamian 09/03/2019 09:59 | #242151
DommeDamian 09/03/2019 09:59 | #242151
Not my taste, but descriptions are no exception to greatness.
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From Ulf 04/14/2018 08:14 | #212855
Very nice chart and great comments
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sssvnnn 11/06/2017 02:37 | #200840
sssvnnn 11/06/2017 02:37 | #200840
love the chart - go on.
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From vancevisuals 11/05/2017 13:15 | #200763
I actually listened to 33 & 1/3 the other day.
Had not listened to that album in a long time.
forgot how good is is. great pick!
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Amirkhosro 03/26/2017 09:42 | #188121
Amirkhosro 03/26/2017 09:42 | #188121
Not gonna lie, I listen to Lou Reed more than any other musician as well. I'm curious what you think of Lulu. It's on of his top 10 for me.
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HoldenM 03/26/2017 02:00 | #188095
HoldenM 03/26/2017 02:00 | #188095
Huh. Would you describe yourself as... much of a Lou Reed fan, by chance?
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From bluesbrew82 03/12/2017 22:21 | #187336
Great chart. Love Lou Reed but maybe too much Lou for a top 50. Fisherman's Blues in the top ten is great. A beautiful album! Good job
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From Lgk21 03/10/2017 03:48 | #187229
Great comments and choices.
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From Drzozzy 02/15/2017 19:01 | #185701
Any chart with Naturally in it is alright with me
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