Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by halloallesgoed 
I know having this many albums that are already rated really high on the site on your list isn't appreciated, but I feel like if so many people have liked these, then these are the albums I have the best chance of falling in love with.
I don't know where else to start frankly and that´s just what I´m doing, starting, so the chart probably will change a lot in the future.
If you have recommendations based on this list I'ld love to hear them!
- Chart updated: 11/20/2018 21:45
- (Created: 03/16/2015 22:10).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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What's left to say? Perfect album in my opinion. It's the best Beatles record with classic songs like 'come together', easily one of the greatest lovesongs: 'something' and the so sweetly peaceful 'here comes the sun' and 'because'. The medley on the second side is really a ( I know, a really, really cliché choice of words, but when it's true, fuck it) rollercoaster of emotions with highlight 'you never give me your money' before it ends with absolute bliss, seriously, there's no series of songs I enjoy more then from
'golden slumbers' to the end.
'Oh, that magic feeling
Nowhere to go...
One sweet dream
Pick up the bags and get in the limousine
Soon we'll be away from here
Step on the gas and wipe that tear away
One sweet dream came true...today' [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
'golden slumbers' to the end.
'Oh, that magic feeling
Nowhere to go...
One sweet dream
Pick up the bags and get in the limousine
Soon we'll be away from here
Step on the gas and wipe that tear away
One sweet dream came true...today' [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
Year of Release:
1969
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57,390
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An album I've known for a long time and have always loved. An
out-of-this-world accomplishment. I especially love time.
'Us and them
And after all we're only ordinary men
Me and you
God only knows it's not what we would choose to do' [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
out-of-this-world accomplishment. I especially love time.
'Us and them
And after all we're only ordinary men
Me and you
God only knows it's not what we would choose to do' [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
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1973
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60,293
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So many different styles, so much creativity. The first time I listened to this I felt like all the songs were kind of fun, but I wondered how long they would stay that way, because it almost seemed too easy how Bowie managed to make every song sound so good and catchy. The feeling only grew.
'let the children lose it
let the children use it
let all the children boogie' [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
'let the children lose it
let the children use it
let all the children boogie' [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
Year of Release:
1972
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43,632
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Great, kind of perfect since every song is catchy in its own way, but still never steps totally out of the punkfeel, which is impressive and the latter probably has something to do with Strummer's voice. Favorite is 'train in vain'.
'When they kick at your front door
How you gonna come?
With your hands on your head
Or on the trigger of your gun
When the law break in
How you gonna go?
Shot down on the pavement
Or waiting on death row' [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
'When they kick at your front door
How you gonna come?
With your hands on your head
Or on the trigger of your gun
When the law break in
How you gonna go?
Shot down on the pavement
Or waiting on death row' [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
Year of Release:
1979
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30,994
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I find it hard to rate the beatles amongst other artists and even amongst themselves really. I'm not entirely sure if this is my second favorite beatles album, but I am sure that I love it and I need some more beatles on my chart because my vast love for the beatles should be well represented. 'In my life' is my favorite beatle song and I love girl too. all the songs are great obviously.
As for lyrics, I would put the entire 'in my life' lyrics here, because those are some of the most beautiful I've ever heard, I can hardly imagine a grander love statement, but you should just listen to it. [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
As for lyrics, I would put the entire 'in my life' lyrics here, because those are some of the most beautiful I've ever heard, I can hardly imagine a grander love statement, but you should just listen to it. [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
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1965
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26,858
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Beautiful, cold and distant and warm and really really close at the same time. Really helpful when you're down, especially 'how to dissapear completely'.
'I'm not here, this isn't happening' [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
'I'm not here, this isn't happening' [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
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2000
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42,529
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An album with great songs all over, groundbreaking experimentation and heartfelt energy like this would be the best album by almost any other artist, but as it is the Beatles, it's only number 3.
[First added to this chart: 12/07/2016]
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1966
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49,778
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Beautiful. really dig their style and i think this is a prime example of it.
The lyrics on here don't mean all that much to me, not Radiohead's strong suit if I'm being honest, but they got more than enough other stuff going on. The lyrics are by no means bad, for the record. [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
The lyrics on here don't mean all that much to me, not Radiohead's strong suit if I'm being honest, but they got more than enough other stuff going on. The lyrics are by no means bad, for the record. [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
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2007
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44,025
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Of course, not the most consistent Beatles record, but how can you deny an album with songs like 'while my guitar gently weeps', 'happiness is a warm gun', 'back in the U.S.S.R.', 'blackbird', 'I'm so tired' and the very underrated 'long, long, long' a place in your top 20? The list could go on, by the way, but you get the point.
[First added to this chart: 12/07/2016]
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1968
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37,403
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I really like Morrisey's voice and lyrics. They may seem like kind of a weird match for the bouncy rocking guitarplaying of Johnny Marr but it works really well. Every song is great and I really like the style of this band. Favorite track is easily 'there is a light'.
'And if a double decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Is such a heavenly way to die
And if a ten ton truck
Kills the both of us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine' [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
'And if a double decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Is such a heavenly way to die
And if a ten ton truck
Kills the both of us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine' [First added to this chart: 03/17/2015]
Year of Release:
1986
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34,053
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 17 | 17% | |
| 1970s | 25 | 25% | |
| 1980s | 13 | 13% | |
| 1990s | 15 | 15% | |
| 2000s | 23 | 23% | |
| 2010s | 7 | 7% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Beatles | 5 | 5% | |
| David Bowie | 3 | 3% | |
| Kanye West | 3 | 3% | |
| Bob Dylan | 3 | 3% | |
| Radiohead | 3 | 3% | |
| The Smiths | 3 | 3% | |
| Wilco | 2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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| ! | 07/30/2022 10:32 |  Applerill | 974 | 75/100 |
| ! | 02/29/2020 01:50 |  CA Dreamin | 134 | 88/100 |
| ! | 12/12/2019 21:34 | leniad | 673 | 85/100 |
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From leniad 12/12/2019 21:34 | #245642
Really like your picks and the explanation on every album , good chart
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ForegroundNoise 04/04/2019 12:13 | #234495
ForegroundNoise 04/04/2019 12:13 | #234495
Wow, such a great chart! Even if a little bit too saturated with the classics for me ... I love the charm of your notes, keep them up!!
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From Rivera 04/03/2019 13:17 | #234449
Great choices, great chart. Well done!
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DommeDamian 04/03/2019 12:02 | #234446
DommeDamian 04/03/2019 12:02 | #234446
Wow what a great chart. The descriptions is sweetly written, and hits home pretty much everysingle one of them. And props 4 MMLP
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From backhudson 04/04/2018 21:58 | #212304
Great chart, good write ups!
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From Ulf 04/04/2018 12:07 | #212281
Very great albums and great descriptions
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From DJENNY 03/24/2018 03:06 | #211601
Love love love this chart.
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JulianR 01/28/2018 21:07 | #206712
JulianR 01/28/2018 21:07 | #206712
great stuff! You definitely must check out the Smile Sessions. It can be a little harder to get into, as its a little more out there than Pet Sounds, but after numerous listens it becomes another masterpiece, almost on par with Pet Sounds
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From platus 07/30/2017 07:58 | #195164
Very good chart
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corenfro 07/29/2017 21:48 | #195150
corenfro 07/29/2017 21:48 | #195150
Good list - don't worry about having many top rated albums in your list - they're rated highly for a reason. A lot of people on the site don't like the accept that overwhelming consensus might mean a piece of art is pretty darn good and that if you don't have a list of obscure artist no one has ever heard of it must be a terrible list.
I enjoyed reading your comments!
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