Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by DrewHamster 
2025 Edit. I'm going to be honest. I have mental issues to the point where it is not even funny. I've edited this list a ridiculous amount of times. I hope I'm finally bringing things full circle and listing the 100 albums I think are the best. These are the albums that have had the most impact on me.
I am in the process of getting the order straight.
Recommendations are welcome!
- Chart updated: 02/25/2026 20:15
- (Created: 07/28/2014 07:18).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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I'm Sorry I'm Leaving...
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Nothing Is Safe
[First added to this chart: 12/31/2025]
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Backseat Freestyle
[First added to this chart: 05/29/2025]
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2012
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Can't Get It Out [First added to this chart: 03/05/2024]
Can't Get It Out [First added to this chart: 03/05/2024]
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2017
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1,374
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Diamond Eyes
[First added to this chart: 03/05/2024]
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2010
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1,151
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[First added to this chart: 07/28/2014]
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2006
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3,778
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Don't You Know Who I Think I Am?
[First added to this chart: 07/28/2014]
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B2b
[First added to this chart: 12/29/2025]
Year of Release:
2024
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2,925
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A Portrait Of
No Halo [First added to this chart: 05/29/2025]
No Halo [First added to this chart: 05/29/2025]
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SIN MIEDO
[First added to this chart: 02/13/2026]
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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 | 1 | 1% | |
| 1970s | 4 | 4% | |
| 1980s | 2 | 2% | |
| 1990s | 10 | 10% | |
| 2000s | 32 | 32% | |
| 2010s | 36 | 36% | |
| 2020s | 15 | 15% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Brand New | 5 | 5% | |
| Every Time I Die | 4 | 4% | |
| Radiohead | 4 | 4% | |
| Deftones | 4 | 4% | |
| Fall Out Boy | 4 | 4% | |
| Senses Fail | 3 | 3% | |
| Taking Back Sunday | 3 | 3% | |
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BestEverAlbums 12/31/2019 09:00 in Chart of the day (#2991): By DrewHamster
BestEverAlbums 12/31/2019 09:00 in Chart of the day (#2991): By DrewHamster“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by DrewHamster () 1. Kid A by Radiohead (2000) 2. Around The Fur by Deftones (1997) 3. Folie à Deux by Fall Out Boy (2008) 4. Funeral by Arcade Fire (2004) 5. Save Rock And Roll by Fall Out Boy (2013) 6. There Is A Hell, Believe Me I've Seen…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 02/27/2019 09:00 in Chart of the day (#2684): By DrewHamster
BestEverAlbums 02/27/2019 09:00 in Chart of the day (#2684): By DrewHamster“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by DrewHamster () 1. Kid A by Radiohead (2000) 2. Around The Fur by Deftones (1997) 3. Folie à Deux by Fall Out Boy (2008) 4. Funeral by Arcade Fire (2004) 5. Save Rock And Roll by Fall Out Boy (2013) 6. There Is A Hell, Believe Me I've Seen…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 06/08/2018 08:00 in Chart of the day (#2420): By DrewHamster
BestEverAlbums 06/08/2018 08:00 in Chart of the day (#2420): By DrewHamster“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by DrewHamster () 1. Kid A by Radiohead (2000) 2. Around The Fur by Deftones (1997) 3. Folie à Deux by Fall Out Boy (2008) 4. Save Rock And Roll by Fall Out Boy (2013) 5. There Is A Hell, Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is A Heaven, Let's Keep…”
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sageamagoo TOP 100 COMMENTER 12/10/2024 15:56 | #306427
sageamagoo TOP 100 COMMENTER 12/10/2024 15:56 | #306427
You've got an interesting take that I respect on emo and pop punk. I especially like Brand New and The Art of Drowning-era AFI. I like Folie a Deux, I like what I've heard of The Used (The Bird And The Worm is a great song), can't say I agree on some takes though: Imagine Dragons, Decemberunderground, and 2010's Fall Out Boy is not it for me, but to each their own.
I want to share some personal favourites I think you'd really enjoy:
The Matches - Decomposer
Silverchair - Diorama
System of a Down - Toxicity
The Arrogant Sons of Bitches - Three Cheers for Disappointment
Līve - Throwing Copper
Glass Beach - Plastic Death
Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (The first album I ever fell in love with back in middle school 2005, still a classic)
Appreciate inclusion of Slipknot's debut, great album.
I've saved Glassjaw - Worship and Tribute, really want to check that out. I keep seeing Circa Survive around, really want to hear them too.
I'll bet you're as alternative/LGBT as me and all my friends haha (just a guess, I live with my boyfriend of 4 years, nice to see some culture that feels close to home) (Edited)
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xMUSICSNOBx 10/22/2015 05:45 | #151836
xMUSICSNOBx 10/22/2015 05:45 | #151836
Mad respect for anyone who has the balls to put a Brand New album above Radiohead albums on a website that consists almost entirely of Radiohead fanatics. I myself am a massive Brand New fan and love all of their work. Solid list.
Try out these bands:
Citizen
Have Mercy
Moose Blood
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Kurtco TOP 100 COMMENTER 02/28/2019 04:59 | #232760
A lot of albums of your adolescence I think. It's funny! I dont like Bring Me The Horizon, Disturbed and Fall Out Boy but I respect your opinion and I find it cool to assume his musical tastes. Kid A is Radiohead's Best and a very great album.
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elo269megv 02/28/2019 04:54 | #232759
elo269megv 02/28/2019 04:54 | #232759
Over 1/4 of your selections (from only 4 artists!!!) are less than favorites of mine... With that being said, I liked a lot of your other choices (Radiohead, Brand New, Pink Floyd)
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Paule 02/27/2019 12:47 | #232731
Paule 02/27/2019 12:47 | #232731
It is very interesting how you seem to understand and enjoy complex/detail-oriented music without getting bored by more simplistic/mainstream albums. After understanding Kid A, most straightforward guitar-rock albums left me uninspired.
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