Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by Nyoink77

These are not the greatest albums of all time, by any means. I have added some diversity over the years! Any recommendations are welcome!
Currently trying to make my chart balanced, as far as decades go (Pretty difficult for me, but I'm trying nonetheless)
1 album per artist, as variety is more pleasing to the eye.
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Just pure beauty & perfection, my fave album right now. [First added to this chart: 09/07/2015]
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1982
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The most peaceful and calm album i have heard in my life. Seriously, this deserves so much more. Hear it while you're taking a silent, hot shower for the ultimate experience. [First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]
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1972
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1,595
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I love Roxy Music, especially ''Siren'' and this one. The music seems so exotic and the vocals are simply beautiful. [First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]
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1982
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3,488
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His best in my opinion.Tubular bells is also brilliant, but i fell in love with this record instantly. Definitely check out the live version at the Gateway Theatre! Pure magic... [First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]
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1975
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1,262
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It fits in almost any occasion really. Throwing it in parties with max volume is the way to go, though. [First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]
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1984
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7,845
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The birth of spring recorded in an album. Put it on a warm, sunny day to make it even better. You should hear the album "Pearl", as well. Anything done by Budd or Eno is delicious to the ears! [First added to this chart: 09/07/2015]
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2004
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59
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It's sexy, it's dark, it's emotional, it's atmospheric, in one word: brilliant. I prefer enjoying it alone, lights closed. Buy the deluxe edition of it now, it's worth it. Really. [First added to this chart: 12/22/2015]
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1995
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1,839
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Ah, old pure rock n' roll at its finest! There is only one God and his name is Chuck Berry. [First added to this chart: 02/05/2015]
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1959
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3,490
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That piano had surely been DESTROYED during the end of that show. The essential album of the Killer. [First added to this chart: 03/13/2015]
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1964
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616
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1975
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1,579
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade Albums %


1930s 0 0%
1940s 0 0%
1950s 1 1%
1960s 6 6%
1970s 23 23%
1980s 15 15%
1990s 21 21%
2000s 20 20%
2010s 14 14%
2020s 0 0%
Country Albums %


United States 49 49%
United Kingdom 31 31%
Germany 7 7%
Mixed Nationality 4 4%
Australia 3 3%
Canada 3 3%
Iceland 2 2%
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Compilation? Albums %
No 99 99%
Yes 1 1%
Live? Albums %
No 99 99%
Yes 1 1%
Soundtrack? Albums %
No 98 98%
Yes 2 2%

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From 11/24/2017 23:10 | #202018
Gonna have to checkout Hosianna Mantra
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From 11/24/2017 21:27 | #202014
These are mostly gems. Not the usual gems. But still gems. Good range of genres, age, atmosphere.
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From 11/24/2017 17:38 | #202003
Really good chart!
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From 10/15/2017 18:30 | #199529
I like it. Very adventurous. I wonder why you don't see Tricky and Philip glass and Tangerine Dream and Mazzy Star more often around here. I got a fuck-ton of those guys in my charts. Everybody should, actually.
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From 08/08/2017 00:40 | #195685
Unfortunately I don't know some of the albums here... Big plus for originality though
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From 02/12/2017 05:02 | #185361
Eclectic and unique tastes! I love all the obscure, atypical choices. (At least for this site, which is alternative-heavy.)
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From 12/21/2016 00:50 | #180635
Nice to see a list with Renaissance and Tangerine Dream on a list
Bonus points for Magical Mystery Tour
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From 12/20/2016 17:33 | #180605
Interesting number one choice and as a whole has a nice variety.
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From 12/20/2016 11:55 | #180596
I like your chart. Some real gems!
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From 07/27/2016 07:21 | #171870
Very unusual choices and a diverse chart. That's what makes this unique :D
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