Top 50 Greatest Music Albums
by 
MusicGod 
These are what I think are the 50 Best Albums ever, this list could easily change overtime. NOTE: If there are any two albums next to each other that are by the same band, it's because I couldn't decide which was better,
My Favorite Bands Are... (In order from 1-20):
Rush, The Killers, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The White Stripes, Arcade Fire, Jane's Addiction, System of a Down, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Beck, Mindless Self Indulgence, Gorillaz/Blur, Pink Floyd, Queen, David Bowie, Peter Gabriel/Genesis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Doors, and Iron Maiden
- Chart updated: 08/26/2010 04:59
- (Created: 08/24/2010 01:51).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 08/23/2010]
Year of Release:
1967
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21,391
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[First added to this chart: 08/23/2010]
Year of Release:
2006
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2,624
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[First added to this chart: 08/23/2010]
Year of Release:
2004
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33,673
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[First added to this chart: 08/23/2010]
Year of Release:
1979
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24,748
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[First added to this chart: 08/23/2010]
Year of Release:
1980
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3,016
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[First added to this chart: 08/23/2010]
Year of Release:
1970
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7,292
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[First added to this chart: 08/23/2010]
Year of Release:
1976
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3,787
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8. (=)
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[First added to this chart: 08/23/2010]
Year of Release:
1990
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2,801
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[First added to this chart: 08/23/2010]
Year of Release:
1967
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42,705
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10. (=)
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[First added to this chart: 08/23/2010]
Year of Release:
1973
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11,522
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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 | 11 | 22% | |
| 1970s | 11 | 22% | |
| 1980s | 9 | 18% | |
| 1990s | 3 | 6% | |
| 2000s | 15 | 30% | |
| 2010s | 1 | 2% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Rush | 7 | 14% | |
| The Beatles | 4 | 8% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 4 | 8% | |
| System Of A Down | 3 | 6% | |
| Jane's Addiction | 3 | 6% | |
| The White Stripes | 3 | 6% | |
| The Jimi Hendrix Experience | 3 | 6% | |
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 1 from 2nd to 1stAre You Experienced by The Jimi Hendrix Experience |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 1st to 2ndSam's Town by The Killers |
| Down 1 from 49th to 50thParklife by Blur |
| New entries |
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| Up by Peter Gabriel |
| Leavers |
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| (What's The Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| 06/26/2025 17:50 | Johnnyo | 2,575 | 80/100 | |
| 04/14/2013 08:19 |  sheep21 | 140 | 89/100 | |
| 09/02/2010 02:59 | Leonar | 196 | 37/100 | |
| 08/31/2010 02:07 |  Triple Seis | 1,251 | 79/100 | |
| 08/24/2010 11:33 |  Applerill | 972 | 75/100 |
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From Johnnyo 06/26/2025 17:51 | #309727
Very good chart
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From sheep21 04/14/2013 08:19 | #73017
sheep21 04/14/2013 08:19 | #73017
Are You Experienced at 1. Yes!
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From Triple Seis 08/31/2010 09:07 | #14795
Triple Seis 08/31/2010 09:07 | #14795
Muy Interesante
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From Applerill 08/24/2010 18:33 | #14633
Applerill 08/24/2010 18:33 | #14633
It could afford to be a little more balanced, but this is still a great chart. I love the White Stripes and Rush choices.
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