Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by 
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- Chart updated: 09/03/2023 20:15
- (Created: 06/23/2014 04:23).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 06/23/2014]
Year of Release:
1986
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2,594
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I struggle to listen to this very long album from start-to-finish. The music is terrific, but its slow pace and atmosphere bore me out before I get to the finish line. I usually stop after Fascination Street, and pick up the rest later. But this does not prevent Disintegration from being marvelous. The production value exceeds everything The Cure had done before or since, and the songs are amazing.
My Top 3 Tracks:
1. Lovesong
2. Disintegration
3. Lullaby [First added to this chart: 06/23/2014]
My Top 3 Tracks:
1. Lovesong
2. Disintegration
3. Lullaby [First added to this chart: 06/23/2014]
Year of Release:
1989
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27,866
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[First added to this chart: 09/01/2018]
Year of Release:
1968
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17,667
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[First added to this chart: 12/08/2022]
Year of Release:
1998
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10,282
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"Music is your only friend,
until the end"
Excellent sophomore album. Strange Days doesn't do much different from the self-titled album. Sounds more or less the same. The tracks aren't quite as strong, but they're not far behind either. Everything else is pretty damn awesome.
My Top 3 Tracks:
1. When the Music's Over
2. Unhappy Girl
3. You're Lost Little Girl [First added to this chart: 06/23/2014]
until the end"
Excellent sophomore album. Strange Days doesn't do much different from the self-titled album. Sounds more or less the same. The tracks aren't quite as strong, but they're not far behind either. Everything else is pretty damn awesome.
My Top 3 Tracks:
1. When the Music's Over
2. Unhappy Girl
3. You're Lost Little Girl [First added to this chart: 06/23/2014]
Year of Release:
1967
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Rank Score:
7,321
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"Losing a whole year"
I first listened to this album while I was taking a year off from college, so an ironic opening lyric of the opening song. The song wasn't describing my situation. But the title kinda was, and I immediately felt a connection to this album. I had heard the singles 'Jumper,' 'Graduate,' and 'Semi-Charmed Life' years earlier. But I suppose I didn't get into the album until later because I had labeled them too popish for my taste. Boy I was wrong. There's some fucked up shit behind the do-do-do, do-dodo-do of 'Semi-Charmed Life.' The song's about crystal meth and I never knew that until I got into the album. Anyway, I found beauty in almost every track on this album, especially Narcolepsy, Burning Man, and God of Wine. Some tracks are better than others but from start to finish, it's really wonderful. It's a shame Third Eye Blind couldn't deliver after this self-titled debut.
My Top 3 Tracks:
1. Losing A Whole Year
2. Semi-Charmed Life
3. London [First added to this chart: 06/23/2014]
I first listened to this album while I was taking a year off from college, so an ironic opening lyric of the opening song. The song wasn't describing my situation. But the title kinda was, and I immediately felt a connection to this album. I had heard the singles 'Jumper,' 'Graduate,' and 'Semi-Charmed Life' years earlier. But I suppose I didn't get into the album until later because I had labeled them too popish for my taste. Boy I was wrong. There's some fucked up shit behind the do-do-do, do-dodo-do of 'Semi-Charmed Life.' The song's about crystal meth and I never knew that until I got into the album. Anyway, I found beauty in almost every track on this album, especially Narcolepsy, Burning Man, and God of Wine. Some tracks are better than others but from start to finish, it's really wonderful. It's a shame Third Eye Blind couldn't deliver after this self-titled debut.
My Top 3 Tracks:
1. Losing A Whole Year
2. Semi-Charmed Life
3. London [First added to this chart: 06/23/2014]
Year of Release:
1997
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1,741
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I disagree with the popular notion of OK Computer as the best Radiohead album, but damn is it good. My issue with OK Computer is that it's uneven. Side A beats the hell out of Side B. In fact, I like my least favorite song from Side A more than any track from Side B. Such uneven album can't be Radiohead's best album, let alone best album of all time.
My Top 3 Tracks:
1. Paranoid Android
2. Let Down
3. Subterranean Homesick Alien [First added to this chart: 06/23/2014]
My Top 3 Tracks:
1. Paranoid Android
2. Let Down
3. Subterranean Homesick Alien [First added to this chart: 06/23/2014]
Year of Release:
1997
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75,538
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"Not everyone can carry the weight of the world."
I love this humble lyric. On their debut album, R.E.M. wasn't trying to be cool or fashionable, even though being music stars typically requires both. Great example of a band playing to their strengths, and letting fans discover them over time. If I'm not mistaken, R.E.M. didn't become a household name until their fifth album. I'm glad they eventually reached a wide audience. But their first album is their best.
My Top 3 Tracks:
1. Talk about the Passion
2. Radio Free Europe
3. Perfect Circle [First added to this chart: 08/10/2014]
I love this humble lyric. On their debut album, R.E.M. wasn't trying to be cool or fashionable, even though being music stars typically requires both. Great example of a band playing to their strengths, and letting fans discover them over time. If I'm not mistaken, R.E.M. didn't become a household name until their fifth album. I'm glad they eventually reached a wide audience. But their first album is their best.
My Top 3 Tracks:
1. Talk about the Passion
2. Radio Free Europe
3. Perfect Circle [First added to this chart: 08/10/2014]
Year of Release:
1983
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10,508
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[First added to this chart: 08/10/2014]
Year of Release:
2003
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8,162
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[First added to this chart: 01/19/2016]
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 17 | 17% | |
| 1970s | 17 | 17% | |
| 1980s | 20 | 20% | |
| 1990s | 30 | 30% | |
| 2000s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2010s | 2 | 2% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Radiohead | 3 | 3% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 3% | |
| The Beach Boys | 3 | 3% | |
| Simon & Garfunkel | 3 | 3% | |
| The Who | 3 | 3% | |
| The Cure | 3 | 3% | |
| The Police | 3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 5 from 12th to 7th The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses |
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| Down 1 from 7th to 8th The Doors by The Doors |
| Down 1 from 8th to 9th The Cars by The Cars |
| Down 1 from 9th to 10th The Stranger by Billy Joel |
Top 100 Greatest Music Albums ratings
89/100 (from 79 votes)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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 100/100  | 01/06/2024 23:11 |  RoundTheBend | | 92/100 |
| 100/100 | 08/31/2023 02:43 | Ranger | | 100/100 |
| 90/100 | 05/12/2023 13:12 |  Goliath | | 86/100 |
| 90/100 | 08/24/2022 16:19 | Johnnyo | | 80/100 |
| 100/100 | 06/18/2022 01:15 | Nkelleyslc | | 91/100 |
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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 89.0/100, a mean average of 88.9/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 89.4/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 9.8.
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From Ranger 08/31/2023 02:48
Great list and love the included commentary!
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90/100
From Johnnyo 08/24/2022 16:21
Given your taste in music I’m surprise that there is no Hendrix in the start, or maybe I missed it. Despite that, great chart
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100/100
From RoundTheBend 12/24/2019 06:03
RoundTheBend 12/24/2019 06:03
Really dig the comments on this chart, and the selections.
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100/100
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DommeDamian 12/23/2019 14:03
DommeDamian 12/23/2019 14:03
The way you've constructed your chart now has made it all unique. One Hundred%
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95/100
From 
ForegroundNoise 12/23/2019 10:47
ForegroundNoise 12/23/2019 10:47
Wow, previously had 70/100 for this chart but that was far too harsh a score. The effort you've gone into making this chart is hugely commendable - well done! That said, despite your great variety when it comes to time periods, it's a shame that (as far as I can tell) not a single person of colour managed to make it into your picks (and nothing outside of English speaking countries!). I wonder if maybe you gave some jazz/hip hop/electronic releases a try you might be pleasantly surprised, only time will tell xx
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100/100
From Villain 01/26/2019 14:31
Great chart, nice to see a guy who likes to keep in the rock realm. I hope that I can develop my chart to this point someday. I still have a long way to go.
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90/100
From Kuzh69 12/01/2018 00:00
very nice.... so glad to see i’m not the only one to remember how
awesome the cars were and are.
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85/100
From jeffrey-hodgson 10/12/2018 13:05
Like Who's Next in the top 10
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85/100
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NickGordons 09/01/2018 22:48
NickGordons 09/01/2018 22:48
Great chart, wow I just think about Billy Joel, he's legendary and popular musician in every country of this f*ckin world and so underrated...
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100/100
From 
CharlieBarley 08/03/2018 23:01
CharlieBarley 08/03/2018 23:01
I can't believe I haven't commented on your chart before! I thought I had. It makes excellent reading - your notes are warm, human and lively. I like your stories man. Its an honest chart too, just your favourite albums. No hipster posturing and I dig that. I haven't read it all yet but I will (its late). Definitely one of my favourite charts I've seen on BEA. It's right up there. Loving your work. Great to see someone else has the same 3 favourite Cure albums as me.
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