Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by hahol

I think personal charts always are feelings,combined with nostalgic connections to your youth and childhood favourites melted together with lifeexperiences and strong impressions from the past. I can not point at classic albums from the near past, because defining classics takes time! A great example is Nick Drake!
Some 25 years passed before his genius was rediscovered! I hope there are still several other artists out there to be appreciated and yet are to be discovered from the hidden past!

• Chart updated: 06/04/2021 10:15
• (Created: 09/24/2014 20:22).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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Blonde On Blonde 

 Bob Dylan

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Bob Dylan's albums are a journey through his life. From his debut in 1962 to this day his story is written through music and words in 6 decades. It has been ups and downs, but this man is destined to go on and on and ....!
In the 60's he mattered as the artist who gave rock importance and depth! His unwillingness to adapt , but do his own thing, made him the most influential artist ever! How many important artists have made cover versions of this man's output or made songs derived from his works? I name a few: Jimi Hendrix (All along the watchtower), Beatles (Rubber Soul), Stones (Aftermath), Elvis Presley (Tomorrow is a long time), Manfred Mann, Hollies, Fairport Convention ....! Blonde on Blonde was the last record in the trilogy of his "thin wild mercury sound" after going "electric". He was booed at his live concerts at the time, called Judas from the folk purists, but Dylan never compromised! His vision was clear and he was in his own bubble at the time. Unbelievable he made music so mysterious and enigmatic in such circumstances, but he did! I think this album is his masterpiece of this decade, a groundbreaking doublealbum at the time and with a lot of superb songs! My favourites are :
I want you, Just like a woman, Visions of Johanna, One of us must know and the sublime epic Sad eyed lady of the Lowlands. This 11,5 minutes long song written to his wife (Sara), is an absolute masterpiece.
The retirement (motorcycle-accident ) from live appearances perhaps saved his life in the period to come, but Dylan never came back to this greatness and significance! [First added to this chart: 10/02/2014]

Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

1,968 charts

Rank Score:

27,853

Rank in 1966:

3

Rank in 1960s:

11

Overall Rank:

31

Average Rating:

 88 (2,329 votes)

Comments:

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The Last Record Album 

 Little Feat

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I might have chosen any of this group's first five albums and placed them in my top ten, but this album is my personal favourite against all odds. Long distance love, All that you dream, One love stand, Somebody's leavin', Mercenary territory. Love them all ! Long distance love might be one of the most underrated songs in this group's catalog. I place it on top of the list! Sublime music! [First added to this chart: 10/02/2014]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

32 charts

Rank Score:

182

Rank in 1975:

106

Rank in 1970s:

1,106

Overall Rank:

6,996

Average Rating:

 74 (52 votes)

Comments:

4

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Wish You Were Here 

 Pink Floyd

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This is one of the most moving melancholic pieces in music history along with Gustav Mahler's best classical works.
Shine on you crazy diamond is a beautiful starter, producing an atmospheric soundscape that set you in trance. Mindfulness music, cosmic blues .... Whatever you may call it? Relax and let it flow through your heart and brain. Of course this album is dedicated to their former leader, Syd Barrett. His absense is the thematic pillar for "Shine on you crazy diamond" and "Wish you were here".
This is close to perfection and Floyd defines a new direction and dimension within popular music. [First added to this chart: 10/02/2014]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

2,911 charts

Rank Score:

50,815

Rank in 1975:

1

Rank in 1970s:

2

Overall Rank:

8

Average Rating:

 91 (3,940 votes)

Comments:

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No Other 

 Gene Clark

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The Byrds' main singer and songwriter on his own and most inventive. A string of well-crafted songs. Not a weak track. Listen to beauties like From a silver phial, Strength of strings, Silver raven, Lady of the North and the title track!
A masterpiece and not dated a second. [First added to this chart: 10/23/2014]

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

216 charts

Rank Score:

1,642

Rank in 1974:

19

Rank in 1970s:

230

Overall Rank:

1,073

Average Rating:

 79 (214 votes)

Comments:

10

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Abbey Road 

 The Beatles

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Beatles' swansong is a decent and magnificent farewell. Mature music and mostly pure manna for the public. From the start Come together to The End, there are lots of genious songs: Something, Oh! Darling, Here comes the sun, Because, and McCartney's trilogy She came in through the bathroom window, Golden Slumbers, Carry that weight.
One of the best albums ever! [First added to this chart: 10/23/2014]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

3,625 charts

Rank Score:

65,347

Rank in 1969:

1

Rank in 1960s:

1

Overall Rank:

3

Average Rating:

 92 (4,507 votes)

Comments:

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 

 The Beatles

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The Beatles is an institution in popular music, It is hard to point out the most important album, but Sgt.Pepper was the last album where the groupmembers cooperated with synergy! My favourite track by the group is A day in the life. I never get tired listening to it and of course it is the obvious end of this album. There are albums I appreciate more, but the significance of this album as an artwork is without any doubt! It is said that this record put Brian Wilson into "coma" and set the standard for the year of "summer of love"! [First added to this chart: 10/02/2014]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

3,415 charts

Rank Score:

50,922

Rank in 1967:

1

Rank in 1960s:

3

Overall Rank:

7

Average Rating:

 90 (4,484 votes)

Comments:

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Kind Of Blue 

 Miles Davis

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My favourite jazz album! Coltrane and Miles are dynamite! A perfect record and a milestone in music history! One of the most influential records ever! [First added to this chart: 10/23/2014]

Year of Release:

1959

Appears in:

1,610 charts

Rank Score:

25,077

Rank in 1959:

1

Rank in 1950s:

1

Overall Rank:

37

Average Rating:

 89 (2,213 votes)

Comments:

166

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Highway 61 Revisited 

 Bob Dylan

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Like a rolling stone is the birth of what we call rock music. From now on is music and words equally significant. Dylan defines what matters and give a damn in the popformula and patterns that exist in the musicscene. Over 6 minutes long, this track foresee what to come. Desolation row do it perhaps even better and every artist that matters is overwhelmed by this workaholic maniac who writes lyric as potent as a Nobelprizewinner. All of a sudden the music changes! Rock is defined as a serious artform! [First added to this chart: 10/23/2014]

Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

2,310 charts

Rank Score:

31,116

Rank in 1965:

1

Rank in 1960s:

8

Overall Rank:

26

Average Rating:

 89 (2,734 votes)

Comments:

226

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The Beatles (The White Album) 

 The Beatles

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This has some of their best tunes, but also mediocre ones. Their most eclectic work to date! But on this they are 4 individual soloartists. Still a very impressive doublealbum! [First added to this chart: 12/13/2014]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

2,866 charts

Rank Score:

43,289

Rank in 1968:

1

Rank in 1960s:

6

Overall Rank:

13

Average Rating:

 89 (3,730 votes)

Comments:

337

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In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson) 

 King Crimson

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Robert Fripp's first progressive milestone is groundbreaking in its definition of a new genre. From the stress and precision of 21.century schizoid man to the totally relaxing mood of I talk to the Wind, the record is given a dynamic counterbalance. Epitaph is a stunning musical achievement and a learningbook in intelligent use of the mellotron. This is where the word progressive music is used and defined for the first time. A truly original piece of work. Still influential, but never repeated. [First added to this chart: 10/02/2014]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

1,985 charts

Rank Score:

31,679

Rank in 1969:

2

Rank in 1960s:

7

Overall Rank:

25

Average Rating:

 89 (2,348 votes)

Comments:

219

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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	2	2%
1960s	26	26%
1970s	53	53%
1980s	10	10%
1990s	7	7%
2000s	2	2%
2010s	0	0%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Bob Dylan	6	6%
Pink Floyd	4	4%
The Beatles	4	4%
The Byrds	3	3%
Little Feat	3	3%
Elvis Presley	2	2%
Yes	2	2%
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Country	Albums	%
	42	42%
	41	41%
	6	6%
	6	6%
	1	1%
	1	1%
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

Biggest climbers
Up 33 from 77th to 44th What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Up 23 from 56th to 33rd Hot Rocks 1964–1971 by The Rolling Stones
Up 1 from 78th to 77th Hot Rats by Frank Zappa

Biggest fallers
Down 44 from 34th to 78th A Salty Dog by Procol Harum
Down 34 from 23rd to 57th Purple Rain by Prince And The Revolution
Down 13 from 66th to 79th Hjernen Er Alene by deLillos

New entries
Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Time Out Of Mind by Bob Dylan
Future Days by Can
Oh Mercy by Bob Dylan

Leavers
Volunteers by Jefferson Airplane
Nevermind by Nirvana
Blows Against The Empire by Paul Kantner & Jefferson Starship
Susanne Sundfør by Susanne Sundfør

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From tk421ucopy 12/15/2021 15:40

I respect your comment that "defining classics takes time," but I don't find my favorite albums are always classics. And to take that a step further, sometimes I'm just worn out on the classics. I wish there was more outisde of the 60s and 70s, but regardless nice chart with the best descriptions I've read in a while.

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From areminder 08/01/2020 04:38

Wonderful chart, I enjoyed your annotations. Going to check out Hjernen Er Alene.

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From StefanR10 07/31/2020 19:08

Some interesting picks. Great to see some unknown artist and some classics I give 90 points for that.

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From DommeDamian 07/31/2020 17:10

Favorited!
Not only do you have amazing albums included (from MJ to The Byrds), your descriptions are short and perfect, showing off your emotional intelligence and intellectuality. Don't let NE1 tell otherwise :)

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From Larcx13 07/31/2020 17:05

Yes! Blonde on Blonde #1!

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From DommeDamian 11/30/2019 14:54

Really amazing chart, but damn that #1 description (and choice) hit hard man ;)

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From ForegroundNoise 11/30/2019 10:22

Even if the music is not generally my cup of tea, the care you've taken in writing for each of these albums is astonishing and impressive. That said, I don't think I agree with your statement: "I can not point at classic albums from the near past, because defining classics takes time!" - this shouldn't be a list of albums you 'think' are classics, these are just your favourite albums!! The whole idea of 'classics' is a subjective construction anyway, I fear that some underground picks might miss your radar because of this standardisation of the rock canon. Would be nice to see some more of your fringe tastes come through!!

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From Juneof44 03/13/2019 22:46

Very impressive, i love the comments for every album.
Just a little lack of nowadays records.

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From platus 11/11/2017 08:37

Great chart! I agree completely. Excellent comments, by the way.

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From vancevisuals 11/11/2017 01:28

to our children's children's children brst Moody Blues

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