Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by poppmusic Unknown

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The records that I love the most deliver in emotional impact. It's a sweeping vision to be sure but at a very human level. Impeccable songwriting meets brilliant musicianship track after track. [First added to this chart: 01/07/2015]
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1973
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From the 70s until the mid 00s rock music dominated the airwaves. In some ways, every band was paying tribute to this incredible album. Zeppelin perfected the drifting, rambling blues rock of an earlier era to encompass the volatility and excitement of the modernist age. [First added to this chart: 01/07/2015]
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1969
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23,032
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Some of the most organic music ever written. Each instrument is carefully layered as part of an overall texture that waxes and wanes according to the mood of the moment. This is not to mention Van Morrison's beautiful, soulful singing. [First added to this chart: 01/07/2015]
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1968
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17,893
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Deservingly considered one of the most artistic and exploratory albums ever made. Not sure what else I can say. [First added to this chart: 01/07/2015]
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1973
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71,803
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An opera about the loss of innocence at the height of the riff-based song structure and choreographed with incredibly delicate sound work. Try listening on a rainy day. [First added to this chart: 01/07/2015]
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1969
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7,318
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There are moments on this album that contemporary musicians still haven't figured out. Even aside from all this, there's a unique Cold War feeling to the songs that is irreplaceable. [First added to this chart: 01/07/2015]
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1966
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57,242
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The power of melody. Middle section is equally good or better than opening and closing singles "Baba O'Reilly" and "Won't Get Fooled Again" [First added to this chart: 01/07/2015]
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1971
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24,293
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A kaleidoscope of colors, musical textures, songs of friendship and communion, worldly cultures, all drowning in a hippy melting pot that's topped off with a pinch of avant-garde art. This seemingly bizarre combination nevertheless was grounded enough in recognizable flavors to win universal approval. [First added to this chart: 01/07/2015]
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1967
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51,233
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The cover shows a blimp exploding, and that couldn't be any more appropriate. Plant's otherworldly shrieks Page's mysterious bow-on-guitar sound, and Bonham's thunderous drumming brought psychedelic music and the blues to a new peak. "How Many More Times" is literally a symphony of despair. [First added to this chart: 01/07/2015]
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1969
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18,763
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Ian Anderson is one of the most underrated writers in the history of rock music. Not only was he a genius with song structure but he captured the human need and love of the pastoral- bringing dignified standards of 19th century classical music (not to mention English folk song) to rock music. [First added to this chart: 01/14/2015]
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1972
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade Albums %


1930s 0 0%
1940s 0 0%
1950s 2 2%
1960s 25 25%
1970s 30 30%
1980s 8 8%
1990s 19 19%
2000s 10 10%
2010s 6 6%
2020s 0 0%
Artist Albums %


The Who 6 6%
Led Zeppelin 5 5%
The Beatles 4 4%
Foo Fighters 3 3%
Guns N' Roses 2 2%
Tom Waits 2 2%
Pink Floyd 2 2%
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Country Albums %


United States 50 50%
United Kingdom 39 39%
Mixed Nationality 4 4%
Canada 3 3%
Ireland 2 2%
France 1 1%
Brazil 1 1%
Compilation? Albums %
No 99 99%
Yes 1 1%
Live? Albums %
No 98 98%
Yes 2 2%
Soundtrack? Albums %
No 98 98%
Yes 2 2%

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From 10/31/2019 08:08
I really like to see some love for Hendrix, he seems to be a bit overlooked on this site... but well, that includes me actually.
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From 10/02/2019 19:29
I love how you aren't entirely skewed towards old or new music on this chart, I find that fairly rare on this site
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From 07/29/2019 07:59
So much brilliant effort put into this chart!! Your notes are extensive and personal (especially those for Illinois!), and though looking at the first couple of picks I got worried that I'd find things a little too classic-rock orientated, the smattering of jazz and hip hop provided a refreshing change from the rest of your picks. Well done!
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From 07/27/2019 10:18
I really dig your taste hard, man. And even though all your little descriptions are astounding, I will say that your Bringing It All Back Home is exceptionally on-point!
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From 07/28/2018 03:36
Nice chart!
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From 07/18/2018 18:29
Fantastic to see such love for The Who, and a really interesting Smiths choice too!
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From 11/09/2017 08:12
I really wish I could give this chart a 150/100 after seeing you say Stranger Things Have Happened is the highlight of Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace.
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From 10/09/2017 01:18
good stuff! good effort was put into this chart
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From 08/08/2017 00:38
Extremely original, love the top 3, that description of The Black Saint's fantastic as well
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From 06/16/2017 18:09
Quadrophenia rules! So does Superunknown. Lots of good choices here. Glad to see someone else appreciates There is Nothing Left to Lose.
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