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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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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This was my introduction to Jamaican music. Reggae at it's supreme best, political, poetic, living breathing music, and brings such joy to my heart. Wonderful.
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1973
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Tight rhythm between Kirke and Fraser some of the best rock vocals by Rodgers and out of this world blues guitarist Kossoff playing some of the best blues/rock ever. Listen to Mr Big outstanding song outstanding album.
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1970
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Another album that I have been playing since it was released. John Lennon is another-one that can be called genius. This is with out doubt the most personal album ever. The lyrics are simple but heart wrenching, to pour out your heart in such a public way takes strength. The UK's best ever singer/songwriter.
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1970
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Just like others on this list I have been listening to this album for decades and it still sound so wonderfully camp and full of bollocks. Great man Bowie and another genius.
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1972
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Great band before Gabriel left and the best prog rock album ever.
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1972
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Gorgeous, beautiful, soulful album showing off the great Marvin's voice to it's best.
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1971
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The first of 5 brilliant albums by Stevie. Picked above the others because it has Superstition and I believe on the album
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1972
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Pure pop, pure enjoyment, and great guitar.
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1971
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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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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| Tom McRae | 1 | 2% | |
| The Orb | 1 | 2% | |
| Neil Young & Crazy Horse | 1 | 2% | |
| The Flaming Lips | 1 | 2% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 1 | 2% | |
| Misty In Roots | 1 | 2% | |
| David Bowie | 1 | 2% | |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 01/31/2019 18:56 | boppare | 24 | 90/100 |
| ! | 09/23/2018 00:21 |  sssvnnn | 2,865 | 83/100 |
| ! | 03/03/2016 12:08 | hahol | 45 | 91/100 |
| ! | 04/10/2015 14:56 |  Anti | 356 | 87/100 |
| ! | 04/07/2015 17:44 |  tadix | 14 | 90/100 |
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From sssvnnn 09/23/2018 00:21 | #221503
sssvnnn 09/23/2018 00:21 | #221503
go on with your chart...
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From 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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From 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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From quadrophenia17 11/24/2014 04:40 | #127830
Love your descriptions! Can't wait to see your other choices!
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Mercury 11/23/2014 17:02 | #127795
Mercury 11/23/2014 17:02 | #127795
This is a very fun chart. I think I may love it even more when it gets to 100. Loved seeing the Boo Radleys on here and Dylan and Kate Bush so high. They are the bestest.
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tgarritsen 11/23/2014 16:04 | #127781
tgarritsen 11/23/2014 16:04 | #127781
Cool choices and good job at making me jeaulous about all the live concerts you've been too.
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From BraddlesHendo 11/23/2014 14:59 | #127771
It's a great pick fiords number 1 album, to have seen tall the great bands live your very lucky. Great work. Love your live album choices
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HoldenM 11/23/2014 11:20 | #127762
HoldenM 11/23/2014 11:20 | #127762
Lots of good classics.
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junodog4 10/30/2014 02:20 | #125764
junodog4 10/30/2014 02:20 | #125764
Burning Spear? Gonna take another look. Good clasic chart.
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