Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by georgerogers42 
- Chart updated: 05/15/2016 14:15
- (Created: 11/20/2010 05:51).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 11/19/2010]
Year of Release:
1976
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Rank Score:
3,787
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[First added to this chart: 09/07/2014]
Year of Release:
1985
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528
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[First added to this chart: 11/26/2013]
Year of Release:
1998
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581
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[First added to this chart: 03/01/2012]
Year of Release:
1976
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Rank Score:
659
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[First added to this chart: 11/18/2012]
Year of Release:
1968
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Rank Score:
2,610
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[First added to this chart: 11/27/2014]
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[First added to this chart: 09/05/2013]
Year of Release:
1990
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1,188
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[First added to this chart: 03/28/2012]
Year of Release:
1972
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5,198
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[First added to this chart: 05/24/2013]
Year of Release:
1980
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4,713
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[First added to this chart: 11/19/2010]
Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1960s | 8 | 8% | |
| 1970s | 25 | 25% | |
| 1980s | 21 | 21% | |
| 1990s | 22 | 22% | |
| 2000s | 12 | 12% | |
| 2010s | 11 | 11% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Flower Travellin' Band | 2 | 2% | |
| Van Der Graaf Generator | 2 | 2% | |
| King Crimson | 2 | 2% | |
| The Mothers Of Invention | 2 | 2% | |
| Metallica | 2 | 2% | |
| Slayer | 2 | 2% | |
| Symphony X | 2 | 2% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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54 | 54% | |
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26 | 26% | |
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5 | 5% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
|---|
| Down 1 from 34th to 35thRust In Peace by Megadeth |
| Down 1 from 35th to 36thAntipop by Primus |
| Down 1 from 36th to 37thSea Shanties by High Tide |
| New entries |
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| Nightfall In Middle-Earth by Blind Guardian |
| Leavers |
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| In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums ratings
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 07/28/2018 20:27 | HotZappsBoogaloo | 77 | 81/100 |
| ! | 05/25/2017 11:55 |  splashfoop | 165 | 78/100 |
| ! | 02/28/2017 18:24 | vruslov | 582 | 89/100 |
| ! | 11/12/2015 18:45 |  LedZep | 1,104 | 84/100 |
| ! | 10/25/2014 20:39 |  sssvnnn | 2,865 | 83/100 |
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This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 75.8/100, a mean average of 71.5/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 72.1/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 23.8.
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From LedZep 11/12/2015 18:45 | #152855
LedZep 11/12/2015 18:45 | #152855
In the lack of metal charts here, I like this one. I'm not really a devoted metalhead so this is a little to heavy for me, but some great choices (RUSH!, Maiden, Black Sabbath, Dream Theater…)
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From sssvnnn 10/25/2014 20:39 | #125362
sssvnnn 10/25/2014 20:39 | #125362
Love the Crimson and Van Der Graaf albums.
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Decurso 08/29/2014 13:49 | #120722
Decurso 08/29/2014 13:49 | #120722
A lot of character here! You are obviously a metal fan with a broader range of tastes. Good to see. Long live metal!
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NowhereMan 08/01/2014 17:59 | #118309
NowhereMan 08/01/2014 17:59 | #118309
I love some of the choices. But I can't stand stuff like rush and Metallica - sorry bud
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From sssvnnn 01/27/2014 20:24 | #101679
sssvnnn 01/27/2014 20:24 | #101679
Lots of good picks but I´m not into your 4 top bands.
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From quadrophenia17 09/15/2013 17:58 | #86011
Not a big fan of heavy metal, but I do like some of your choices for your chart!
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From Johnnyo 09/20/2011 11:21 | #27697
Really good chart.
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deadhouse 06/03/2011 20:38 | #22638
deadhouse 06/03/2011 20:38 | #22638
fucking awesome...crazy props for flipper!
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40footwolf 04/07/2011 01:03 | #20034
40footwolf 04/07/2011 01:03 | #20034
Much respect. Never thought I'd see a Crimson Glory album on this site :P And big, big props for Dopethrone.
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Applerill 11/25/2010 15:49 | #16604
Applerill 11/25/2010 15:49 | #16604
Guys, this is my brother's chart. I know it's a bit unorthodox, but you guys should still try to make him feel welcome.
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| Best Artists of 1973 | |
|---|---|
| 1. Pink Floyd | |
| 2. Stevie Wonder | |
| 3. Led Zeppelin | |
| 4. Genesis | |
| 5. Elton John | |
| 6. The Who | |
| 7. Paul McCartney | |
| 8. Paul McCartney & Wings | |
| 9. David Bowie | |
| 10. The Stooges | |
| 11. Iggy And The Stooges | |
| 12. Can | |
| 13. Roxy Music | |
| 14. Herbie Hancock | |
| 15. Bruce Springsteen | |
| 16. Lynyrd Skynyrd | |
| 17. Mike Oldfield | |
| 18. Bob Marley | |
| 19. The Wailers | |
| 20. Tom Waits |
