Top 50 Greatest Music Albums
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Johnny Flynn 
- Chart updated: 08/07/2010 10:27
- (Created: 08/06/2010 10:58).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2010]
Year of Release:
1986
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33,662
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2010]
Year of Release:
2007
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43,455
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2010]
Year of Release:
1994
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1,145
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2010]
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1994
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17,896
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2010]
Year of Release:
1986
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10,697
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2010]
Year of Release:
1976
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3,777
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[First added to this chart: 08/06/2010]
Year of Release:
1987
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2,419
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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 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 14 | 28% | |
| 1980s | 11 | 22% | |
| 1990s | 17 | 34% | |
| 2000s | 8 | 16% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| The Smiths | 3 | 6% | |
| Morrissey | 3 | 6% | |
| Radiohead | 2 | 4% | |
| R.E.M. | 2 | 4% | |
| Bright Eyes | 1 | 2% | |
| Oasis | 1 | 2% | |
| Otis Redding | 1 | 2% | |
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 14 from 34th to 20thExile On Main St. by The Rolling Stones |
| Up 8 from 31st to 23rdDoolittle by Pixies |
| Up 5 from 49th to 44thLoveless by My Bloody Valentine |
| Biggest fallers |
|---|
| Down 11 from 29th to 40thPiece Of Mind by Iron Maiden |
| Down 7 from 18th to 25thVs. by Pearl Jam |
| Down 5 from 28th to 33rdSailing The Seas Of Cheese by Primus |
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums ratings
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 02/14/2025 15:14 | DrewHamster | 316 | 79/100 |
| ! | 04/19/2018 20:35 |  paladisiac | 118 | 77/100 |
| ! | 12/28/2016 03:27 | Seab | 2,005 | 93/100 |
| ! | 07/15/2016 13:56 | TheSmiths82-87 | 1,830 | 83/100 |
| ! | 05/17/2013 15:48 |  sageamagoo | 236 | 92/100 |
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This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 78.7/100, a mean average of 72.7/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 75.7/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 21.1.
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From sageamagoo 05/17/2013 15:48 | #76373
sageamagoo 05/17/2013 15:48 | #76373
Rift was great to see on here, and 2112 is my favourite Rush album. Obviously a taste of your own.
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deadhouse 06/03/2011 22:35 | #22650
deadhouse 06/03/2011 22:35 | #22650
I like the list and your original selections. I used to have Hum's Downward Is Heavenward on mine. Same with the Dolls. Iron Maiden and the Cult are awesome too.
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From chris lancaster 03/10/2011 22:47 | #19100
Any chart that includes Vauxhall and I and Piece of Mind is alright by me!
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Triple Seis 08/23/2010 01:47 | #14603
Triple Seis 08/23/2010 01:47 | #14603
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Mr. Shankly 08/16/2010 03:59 | #14423
Mr. Shankly 08/16/2010 03:59 | #14423
Some unique picks here. Personally, I never cared much for Morrissey after the Smiths with the exception of his first solo album, but I'm probably unusual that way. Welcome to the site, JF.
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ffudnebbuh 08/15/2010 00:05 | #14315
ffudnebbuh 08/15/2010 00:05 | #14315
LIKE THAT YOU HAVE "LOUDER THAN BOMBS' ON YOUR CHART..IT IS THE SMITHS ALBUM THAT I LISTEN TO THE MOST....AND OF COURSE "VAUXHALL AND I" WHICH IS SO GREAT...IT WAS ON MY CHART FOR AWHILE.
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From tubira 08/11/2010 08:37 | #14211
This is what makes these charts interesting - personally and IMHO, the Beatles, REM, Radiohead and The Smiths are 4 of the very worst bands in the history of music, yet they dominate your top 50. That's what makes the discs and world go 'round. Happy Listening!
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Applerill 08/08/2010 08:01 | #14148
Applerill 08/08/2010 08:01 | #14148
This chart is chocked full of unique choices. I especially like the inclusion of Primus, Piece of Mind, and 2112. It would be even better without the Morissey, though.
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From Tank 08/07/2010 07:30 | #14127
Tank 08/07/2010 07:30 | #14127
<3 We have quite a few similarites, but yours is lacking 3 of the best albums ever: Velvet Underground & Nico, Blonde on Blonde, and Abbey Road!
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