Top 50 Greatest Music Albums
by bluenose 
Most bands/singer I have chosen I have seen live or have wanted too. This is my first list so here goes. ENJOY
Just added another 10
- Chart updated: 11/02/2014 12:15
- (Created: 09/08/2014 18:41).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
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Greatest band ever with a great collection of songs. Still playing this album 46 years after I brought it on vinyl in 1968. Now that is what you call a great album. Why this album well you have George with while my guitar gently weeps, Paul rocking with Helter Skelter and John with Revolution, Dear Prudence and ....the list is to big to put on here
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1968
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The best guitarist ever, the best debut album ever, saw Jimi live in 1970 and still love the guy in 2014. Now Jimi Hendrix really is a genius, changed rock guitar forever. It is not possible to imagine a world of music without him. Love you Jimi
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1967
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Someone else who can be called genius. The complexity and beauty of Dylan's lyrics are a wonder of modern poetry. And this has for me personally the best song written by Dylan Masters of War still relevant today. Master songwriter.
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1963
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Have just had the privilege of seeing Kate Bush live (Before The Dawn) and heard the Ninth Wave side two of this wonderful album. Have always loved this album now hearing most of it live I am of a mind to say the best female artist ever with her best album. Love you Ms Bush
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1985
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17,746
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Again I was lucky enough to see the best ever live band. Without doubt the 4 most talented rock musicians ever to be in one band. Why this album above others well because it has my personal favorite song one brilliant Gallows Pole.
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1970
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As with Led Zeppelin seen live (saw the Wall live unbelievable)but I choose this Floyd album over others because I believe this to be the most complete beautiful and complex of all their albums.
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1975
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Brought this album on vinyl and played it into turntable. Still listening to it now, what a voice and rightly called the Queen of Soul. 10 great songs all on one album.
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1968
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The most underrated singer/songwriter on the planet. Painful, beautiful, sublime, sad and gorgeous. Songs of lost love, this album just breaks my heart. I seriously love this album. Songwriting at it's supreme best.
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Blues rock at it's best, full of great songs from a great band and what a dirty sexy song midnight rambler is. Wonderful album.
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1969
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This album restored my faith that rock music wasn't dead. Janggly guitars great lyrics my favorite This Is The One (just wished Ian Brown could sing better live)
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1989
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Total albums: 50. Page 1 of 5
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 2% | |
| 1960s | 12 | 24% | |
| 1970s | 15 | 30% | |
| 1980s | 4 | 8% | |
| 1990s | 8 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 9 | 18% | |
| 2010s | 1 | 2% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| The Who | 1 | 2% | |
| Strawbs | 1 | 2% | |
| Mercury Rev | 1 | 2% | |
| Tom McRae | 1 | 2% | |
| The Orb | 1 | 2% | |
| Neil Young | 1 | 2% | |
| The Flaming Lips | 1 | 2% | |
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BestEverAlbums 11/23/2014 09:00 in Chart of the day (#1132): By bluenose
BestEverAlbums 11/23/2014 09:00 in Chart of the day (#1132): By bluenose“Today's chart of the day Top 50 Greatest Music Albums by bluenose () 1. The Beatles (The White Album) by The Beatles (1968) 2. Are You Experienced by The Jimi Hendrix Experience (1967) 3. The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan (1963) 4. Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush (1985) 5. Led Zeppelin III by Led…”
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sssvnnn 09/23/2018 00:21 | #221503
sssvnnn 09/23/2018 00:21 | #221503
go on with your chart...
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hahol 03/03/2016 12:14 | #161163
Great choises and a promising start! I hope you fulfill the next 50 too! Then you get the last 5% missing here!
I think you have a great basis in the classic artists from the past, and is clever picking out the newer promising acts! Well done!
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tadix 04/07/2015 17:52 | #139027
tadix 04/07/2015 17:52 | #139027
Great picks. I hope you'll add some more albums later on :)
Cheers.
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Decurso 01/03/2015 20:45 | #130733
Decurso 01/03/2015 20:45 | #130733
Dynamite! Love seeing Buddy Guy on there, although I must confess I have not heard that particular album. Going to put Tom McRae on my list of things to check out as well.
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quadrophenia17 11/24/2014 04:40 | #127830
Love your descriptions! Can't wait to see your other choices!
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