Top 99 Greatest Music Albums
by Gerblo

1 album per artist

Not necessarily a finished chart; I'll make additions every once in a while when I noticed changes I need to make. But for the most part, this is my idea of the best albums of all time. The list is worth reading all the way through considering there is a wide variety of genres and the list changes quite a bit by the end. That being said, a lot of time has been put into the list and any criticism would be greatly appreciated.
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[First added to this chart: 08/25/2010]
Year of Release:
1967
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40,201
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Top rated album (89/100 - 3545 votes)  89 (3,545 votes)
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[First added to this chart: 08/25/2010]
Year of Release:
1967
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Rank Score:
43,574
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Top rated album (90/100 - 4590 votes)  90 (4,590 votes)
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Year of Release:
1972
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Rank Score:
19,858
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Top rated album (85/100 - 2352 votes)  85 (2,352 votes)
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[First added to this chart: 08/25/2010]
Year of Release:
1965
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27,475
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Top rated album (89/100 - 2814 votes)  89 (2,814 votes)
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[First added to this chart: 12/18/2010]
Year of Release:
1969
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Rank Score:
6,302
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[First added to this chart: 08/25/2010]
Year of Release:
2000
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Rank Score:
8,874
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[First added to this chart: 08/25/2010]
Year of Release:
1966
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39,332
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Top rated album (88/100 - 3274 votes)  88 (3,274 votes)
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[First added to this chart: 08/25/2010]
Year of Release:
1989
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Rank Score:
6,620
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[First added to this chart: 08/25/2010]
Year of Release:
1969
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Rank Score:
17,029
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Top rated album (86/100 - 2587 votes)  86 (2,587 votes)
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[First added to this chart: 12/18/2010]
Year of Release:
1967
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3,489
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Total albums: 99. Page 1 of 10
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Top 99 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade Albums %


1930s 0 0%
1940s 0 0%
1950s 1 1%
1960s 20 20%
1970s 25 25%
1980s 12 12%
1990s 21 21%
2000s 19 19%
2010s 1 1%
2020s 0 0%
Country Albums %


United States 59 60%
United Kingdom 27 27%
Mixed Nationality 4 4%
Canada 4 4%
Ireland 1 1%
France 1 1%
Australia 1 1%
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Compilation? Albums %
No 97 98%
Yes 2 2%
Soundtrack? Albums %
No 96 97%
Yes 3 3%

Top 99 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

Biggest climbers
Climber Up 8 from 90th to 82nd
Country Life
by Roxy Music
Biggest fallers
Faller Down 1 from 82nd to 83rd
3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...
by Arrested Development
Faller Down 1 from 83rd to 84th
American Recordings
by Johnny Cash
Faller Down 1 from 84th to 85th
Stankonia
by OutKast
New entries
New entry The Harder They Come
by Various Artists
Leavers
Leaver Electric Warrior
by T. Rex
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78/100 (from 21 votes)
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From 01/22/2021 21:04 | #264873
#94 is definitely the greatest pick.
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From 05/05/2013 09:35 | #75274
Very boring to read, quite a lot like a 'classic album' list. However, it's always nice to see VU&N on top. Don't like the one artist concept either.
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From 04/13/2012 23:17 | #40207
Very good chart, lots of variety. It does lack some personality but maybe you're just a very open minded person. Either way you have to agree that there are some great albums here.
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From 10/04/2011 14:25 | #28027
I agree, VU and Nico is the best album.
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From 10/04/2011 14:00 | #28024
Some very good choices :) Great!
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From 07/22/2011 04:05 | #24693
With the exception of Hotel California, very very good.
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From 12/19/2010 14:11 | #17087
Just tripled your rating. Don't know what I was thinking before. This is a great chart. Thank you for sharing!
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From 10/04/2010 00:06 | #15483
A good list, and not entirely predictable! I'm not aware of Modest Mouse, but will check them out since you've rated them so highly. Thanks..
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From 09/21/2010 14:38 | #15296
You've got a great collection of the most acclaimed bands of all time,but that doesn't really show your taste in music.
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From 09/19/2010 11:31 | #15215
It would be alright if your list wasn't so predictable. Nice way to follow a crowd.
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Best Albums of 1992
1. Automatic For The People by R.E.M.
2. Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
3. Dirt by Alice In Chains
4. Slanted And Enchanted by Pavement
5. Selected Ambient Works 85-92 by Aphex Twin
6. The Chronic by Dr. Dre
7. Angel Dust by Faith No More
8. Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
9. Down Colorful Hill by Red House Painters
10. Wish by The Cure
11. Bone Machine by Tom Waits
12. Images And Words by Dream Theater
13. Dirty by Sonic Youth
14. Vulgar Display Of Power by Pantera
15. Harvest Moon by Neil Young
16. Core by Stone Temple Pilots
17. Check Your Head by Beastie Boys
18. Love Deluxe by Sade
19. Copper Blue by Sugar
20. Dry by PJ Harvey
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