Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
by JacobHarris97 
- Chart updated: 11/16/2014 15:15
- (Created: 09/29/2014 21:29).
- Chart size: 40 albums.
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I was given the original vinyl pressing of this album that has been passed down from my Grandfather. Overall I think it is a significant album as we see The Beatles start to experiment with different sounds and recording techniques. I don't think there is a bad song on it, also George Harrison's guitar sounds unreal.
Favourite Track - In My Life [First added to this chart: 09/29/2014]
Favourite Track - In My Life [First added to this chart: 09/29/2014]
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1965
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26,768
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I know this is a compilation, but seeing as it changed my music taste so drastically, I think I'm allowed. I bought this album on vinyl from my local Oxfam for £5, who ever knew that £5 could change your life. Having only heard 'This Charming Man' prior to buying this album, I soon delved into to the intriguing world of The Smiths. The versions of songs on this compilation are almost preferable to album versions, for example 'Back To The Old House' sounds delicate and gentle.
Favourite Track - Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now [First added to this chart: 09/29/2014]
Favourite Track - Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now [First added to this chart: 09/29/2014]
Year of Release:
1984
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5,984
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I can remember the first time I heard the intro to 'London Calling' those chords and the rumble of the bass, I don't know why but it made me think of the start of some massive battle or war. The album is incredibly diverse, which I love. Stand-out tracks in my opinion include 'Clampdown' 'Guns of Brixton' and 'The Right Profile'.
Favourite Track - Clampdown [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
Favourite Track - Clampdown [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
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1979
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30,872
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The Libertines' second studio album, produced again by Mick Jones of The Clash. It is a raw, raucous album, full of unhinged guitar and vocal. It sounds as if it is barley being held together, like a runaway train.
Favourite Track - Can't Stand Me Now [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
Favourite Track - Can't Stand Me Now [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
Year of Release:
2004
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1,387
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Great songs, lyrics and guitars. I love both of The Libertines' albums equally, I couldn't just choose one.
Favourite Track - Boys In The Band [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
Favourite Track - Boys In The Band [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
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2002
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2,897
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This album is Manchester. One of the few bands where all the member are equally important to the sound/style/attitude of the band. Reni(Drums) and Mani(Bass) lock together so well, John(Guitar) weaves intricate guitar riffs into the rhythm section, and Ian(vocals) belts out memorable and repeated lyrics with all the confidence in the world.
Favourite Track - I Am The Resurrection [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
Favourite Track - I Am The Resurrection [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
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1989
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23,035
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Has possibly the most perfect song to start an album with 'Rock and Roll Star'. One of the first 'Indie' rock bands I properly got into, with tracks such as 'Supersonic' and 'Live Forever' making you feel on top of the world, their swagger translates into their music and you can feel it when you listen to this album.
Favourite Track - Rock And Roll Star [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
Favourite Track - Rock And Roll Star [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
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1994
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11,236
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With a total of 14 songs, the album length is twenty nine minutes and four seconds long. Punk. With ridiculous lyrics in songs like 'Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue' this album is one of the best things to come out of Punk.
Favourite Track - 53rd and 3rd [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
Favourite Track - 53rd and 3rd [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
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1976
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The diversity of Morrissey's lyrics on this album make it for me, going from the dark and emotional 'I Know It's Over' to the whimsical 'Vicar In A Tutu'.
Favourite Track -Cemetery Gates [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
Favourite Track -Cemetery Gates [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
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1986
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What's to say really? This is the album that catapulted Oasis to stardom, with hit singles 'Wonderwall' and 'Don't Look Back In Anger' selling millions of copies.
Favourite Track - Some Might Say [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
Favourite Track - Some Might Say [First added to this chart: 09/30/2014]
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1995
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 7 | 18% | |
| 1970s | 9 | 23% | |
| 1980s | 9 | 23% | |
| 1990s | 9 | 23% | |
| 2000s | 3 | 8% | |
| 2010s | 3 | 8% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Smiths | 6 | 15% | |
| The Beatles | 3 | 8% | |
| The Clash | 3 | 8% | |
| The Libertines | 2 | 5% | |
| Oasis | 2 | 5% | |
| Morrissey | 1 | 3% | |
| Toots & The Maytals | 1 | 3% | |
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 6 from 37th to 31st The Bends by Radiohead |
| Up 5 from 35th to 30th Screamadelica by Primal Scream |
| Up 3 from 32nd to 29th Raw Power by Iggy And The Stooges |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 7 from 25th to 32nd Kinks by The Kinks |
| Down 4 from 29th to 33rd Sequel To The Prequel by Babyshambles |
| Down 3 from 31st to 34th Different Class by Pulp |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 11/17/2014 00:50 |  bestdressed | 120 | 67/100 |
| ! | 10/02/2014 21:49 |  Martinborras | 300 | 79/100 |
| ! | 09/30/2014 21:43 |  SuedeSwede | 321 | 85/100 |
| ! | 09/30/2014 20:12 | camsh | 22 | 81/100 |
| ! | 09/30/2014 15:10 | BoneyKingOfNowhe | 4 | 65/100 |
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From Martinborras 10/02/2014 21:48 | #123220
Martinborras 10/02/2014 21:48 | #123220
Nice chart! It is really interesting Rubber Soul in the first place, it is a great album, of course, but sometimes it is unpriced because of the other amazing albums of the albums of them. Great descriptions too. There is only one thing: personally I find the compilations a little bit unoriginal for a chart, and you put one in the second place. Anyway it is okey!
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From camsh 09/30/2014 20:13 | #123068
Am diggin the Rubber Soul love :D
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From BoneyKingOfNowhere 09/30/2014 15:10 | #123057
BoneyKingOfNowhere 09/30/2014 15:10 | #123057
Sound.
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