Top 50 Greatest Music Albums
by inablender 
- Chart updated: 02/12/2017 11:45
- (Created: 07/05/2010 00:10).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
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1997
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59,180
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1998
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29,697
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1989
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29,909
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1995
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5,333
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2002
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16,139
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1996
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6,034
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1986
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31,314
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2004
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31,643
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1984
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15,275
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1991
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26,535
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Total albums: 50. Page 1 of 5
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 2% | |
| 1960s | 3 | 6% | |
| 1970s | 1 | 2% | |
| 1980s | 6 | 12% | |
| 1990s | 15 | 30% | |
| 2000s | 13 | 26% | |
| 2010s | 11 | 22% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Radiohead | 4 | 8% | |
| Pavement | 4 | 8% | |
| Arcade Fire | 3 | 6% | |
| Miles Davis | 2 | 4% | |
| Pixies | 2 | 4% | |
| The Smiths | 2 | 4% | |
| The National | 2 | 4% | |
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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Up 5 from 38th to 33rd |
Up 4 from 36th to 32nd |
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Down 11 from 25th to 36th |
Down 5 from 7th to 12th |
Down 4 from 18th to 22nd |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 05/07/2017 12:02 | conallmalone | 174 | 88/100 |
| ! | 03/02/2017 01:46 | Seab | 1,998 | 93/100 |
| ! | 07/07/2016 04:13 |  buzzdainer | 664 | 90/100 |
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BestEverAlbums 08/07/2013 08:00 in Chart of the day (#663): By inablender
BestEverAlbums 08/07/2013 08:00 in Chart of the day (#663): By inablender“Today's chart of the day Top 50 Greatest Music Albums by inablender () 1. OK Computer by Radiohead (1997) 2. In The Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel (1998) 3. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles (1967) 4. Doolittle by Pixies (1989) 5. Odelay by Beck (1996) 6. Funeral by…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 02/07/2013 09:00 in Chart of the day (#482): By inablender
BestEverAlbums 02/07/2013 09:00 in Chart of the day (#482): By inablender“Today's chart of the day Top 50 Greatest Music Albums by inablender () 1. OK Computer by Radiohead (1997) 2. In The Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel (1998) 3. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles (1967) 4. Doolittle by Pixies (1989) 5. Odelay by Beck (1996) 6. Funeral by…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 08/09/2012 08:02 in Chart of the day (#301): By inablender
BestEverAlbums 08/09/2012 08:02 in Chart of the day (#301): By inablender“Today's chart of the day Top 50 Greatest Music Albums by inablender () 1. OK Computer by Radiohead (1997) 2. In The Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel (1998) 3. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles (1967) 4. Doolittle by Pixies (1989) 5. Revolver by The Beatles (1966) 6.…”
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Seab 03/02/2017 01:47 | #186631
Really nice list. I especially like Danny Brown, Madvillain, and Death Grips in there. Looking forward to seeing this being expanded.
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buzzdainer TOP 100 COMMENTER 07/07/2016 04:15 | #170743
buzzdainer TOP 100 COMMENTER 07/07/2016 04:15 | #170743
Lots of really solid choices here (Funeral, Doolittle, etc.), plus some mild surprises (Odelay). I would love to see you update and expand this list at some point!
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quadrophenia17 08/07/2013 15:05 | #83393
These are some great choices! I want to know what are your other 50 choices later on!
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vinnid127 TOP 100 COMMENTER 08/07/2013 10:21 | #83382
very nice. the top 10 are mostly classic fan favourites but right after that you manage to mix in some regulars with some awesome cult classics. plus pavement rock
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SingingPeasant96 TOP 100 COMMENTER 07/18/2013 04:26 | #81779
SingingPeasant96 TOP 100 COMMENTER 07/18/2013 04:26 | #81779
Cool
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