Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by Kuzh69 
- Chart updated: 01/31/2019 03:15
- (Created: 09/16/2014 21:09).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 09/25/2014]
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1975
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14,263
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1987
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17,946
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1989
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25,400
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1986
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31,260
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1979
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28,932
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1971
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20,242
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1995
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27,285
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[First added to this chart: 10/14/2014]
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2002
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12,673
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Not doing any greatest hits/ compilations except for this album and "singles going steady(buzzcocks)",because these
2 albums have several songs not available on any regular album release [First added to this chart: 09/25/2014]
2 albums have several songs not available on any regular album release [First added to this chart: 09/25/2014]
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1987
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2,957
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[First added to this chart: 09/28/2014]
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1978
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5,483
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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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 | 6 | 6% | |
| 1970s | 35 | 35% | |
| 1980s | 39 | 39% | |
| 1990s | 8 | 8% | |
| 2000s | 9 | 9% | |
| 2010s | 3 | 3% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| U2 | 5 | 5% | |
| The Cure | 4 | 4% | |
| Radiohead | 3 | 3% | |
| New Order | 3 | 3% | |
| Depeche Mode | 3 | 3% | |
| Bruce Springsteen | 3 | 3% | |
| Elvis Costello | 3 | 3% | |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 03/20/2025 22:38 |  SomethingSpecial | 1,090 | 86/100 |
| ! | 08/27/2019 06:38 | Johnnyo | 2,689 | 80/100 |
| ! | 07/27/2019 00:40 | LittleM1971 | 71 | 94/100 |
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BestEverAlbums 06/13/2019 08:00 in Chart of the day (#2790): By Kuzh69
BestEverAlbums 06/13/2019 08:00 in Chart of the day (#2790): By Kuzh69“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Kuzh69 () 1. Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen (1975) 2. The Joshua Tree by U2 (1987) 3. Disintegration by The Cure (1989) 4. The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths (1986) 5. London Calling by The Clash (1979) 6. Who's Next by The Who (1971) 7. The…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 12/11/2017 09:00 in Chart of the day (#2241): By Kuzh69
BestEverAlbums 12/11/2017 09:00 in Chart of the day (#2241): By Kuzh69“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Kuzh69 () 1. Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen (1975) 2. The Joshua Tree by U2 (1987) 3. Disintegration by The Cure (1989) 4. The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths (1986) 5. London Calling by The Clash (1979) 6. Who's Next by The Who (1971) 7. The…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 02/22/2017 09:00 in Chart of the day (#1954): By Kuzh69
BestEverAlbums 02/22/2017 09:00 in Chart of the day (#1954): By Kuzh69“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Kuzh69 () 1. Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen (1975) 2. The Joshua Tree by U2 (1987) 3. Disintegration by The Cure (1989) 4. The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths (1986) 5. London Calling by The Clash (1979) 6. Who's Next by The Who (1971) 7. The…”
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microjude 10/17/2016 01:57 | #177008
Holy crap I like your chart! 80s new wave does not get the love it deserves from many on this site so kudos for that alone, but your choices... well they were choice. Extra points for the Numan. I haven't heard of the FutureHeads, but will definitely be looking into them now.
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Gussy 02/25/2017 06:44 | #186310
Great list and i love almost all of these albums. However, the best thing I ever did as a listener was to branch out to other genres besides rock (Jazz, Hip Hop, R&B, Electronica). Give them a try!
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timbuktoo 12/11/2017 15:43 | #202972
A bit safe here but lots of fave records too
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microjude 10/22/2014 02:25 | #124984
Your entire chart was pretty much either what is, was or should be on my own. Not necessarily high praise according to a lot of the rankings I have received over the years, but for what it's worth I think this is the best chart I have come across yet.
Particularly loved the Singles Going Steady, Pleasure Principle and Setting Sons inclusions that should be on more charts. Nice.
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Tamthebam TOP 100 COMMENTER 07/26/2016 10:14 | #171839
Tamthebam TOP 100 COMMENTER 07/26/2016 10:14 | #171839
Great stuff from the 70's & 80's good to see U2 getting some recognition they seem to have a few haters on this site. Not so keen on Depeche Mode or Joy Division but overall a good well constructed chart.
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