Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by IvanIke 
Will albums disappear in the future? Hell no, we love the idea of a 45’ experience. And our beloved artists know that.
A good album fulfills two promises : excellent songs + an immersive flow.
Thus for rating an album, I start to rate all individual songs, and give to the album the average songs score. And then I add something extra for the flow.
It’s all about listening pleasure - today in 2015 – and if this list can make you discover 45’ of true happiness, well I will be very happy. That’s why we are here, right?
- Chart updated: 03/02/2019 23:15
- (Created: 12/07/2014 16:49).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Year of Release:
1977
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16,351
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What did the Beatles and the Vevlet not invent? Here it is. Bryan (Ferry) and Brian (Eno) manage to create what is indeed the best ever album for me. More than 40 years after, its impact is still overwhelming : orginal, immersive, elegant, dramatic, and ... perfect. It still grows with each listening.
[First added to this chart: 12/07/2014]
Year of Release:
1973
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3,490
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[First added to this chart: 12/07/2014]
Year of Release:
1973
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57,913
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[First added to this chart: 03/02/2019]
Year of Release:
1978
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5,148
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[First added to this chart: 12/07/2014]
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1966
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47,877
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[First added to this chart: 12/07/2014]
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1972
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18,908
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[First added to this chart: 12/08/2014]
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1977
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19,081
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[First added to this chart: 12/07/2014]
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1974
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3,723
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[First added to this chart: 12/07/2014]
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1999
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673
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[First added to this chart: 12/08/2014]
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1978
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2,765
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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 | 14 | 14% | |
| 1970s | 47 | 47% | |
| 1980s | 2 | 2% | |
| 1990s | 8 | 8% | |
| 2000s | 17 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 12 | 12% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| David Bowie | 4 | 4% | |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 4% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 4 | 4% | |
| Can | 3 | 3% | |
| The Beatles | 3 | 3% | |
| King Crimson | 2 | 2% | |
| Roxy Music | 2 | 2% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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43 | 43% | |
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36 | 36% | |
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5 | 5% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 1 from 10th to 9thTerror Twilight by Pavement |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 9th to 10thMore Songs About Buildings And Food by Talking Heads |
| New entries |
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| "Awaken, My Love!" by Childish Gambino |
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| 04/26/2019 14:46 |  greatson | 904 | 80/100 | |
| 01/20/2017 02:13 | Seab | 1,999 | 93/100 | |
| 12/22/2016 22:52 |  desh79 | 1,274 | 93/100 | |
| 05/24/2015 01:17 |  sssvnnn | 2,875 | 83/100 | |
| 01/31/2015 05:36 | Schnouttz | 137 | 71/100 |
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From greatson 04/26/2019 14:46 | #235514
greatson 04/26/2019 14:46 | #235514
Great Chart!
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From BraddlesHendo 12/12/2014 08:20 | #129245
I've seen Connan Mockasin very unusual particularly that music video IM THE MAN THAT WILL FIND YOU not sure about his music very different think he has more popularity in the UK & Europe.
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From BraddlesHendo 12/11/2014 06:26 | #129181
You have some albums on your list I love such as The Saints IM STRANDED and The The DUSK
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From IvanIke 12/08/2014 09:03 | #128969
Terror Twilight by Pavement : Song by song for me this is indeed not only their swansong but also their best. Nigel Godrich did such a good job as a producer
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From sssvnnn 12/07/2014 23:51 | #128954
sssvnnn 12/07/2014 23:51 | #128954
Very good picks.
I´m surprised of "Terror Twilight" because (I like it but...)I would not say it´s one of Pavement´s best albums.
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