Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by DDrizzles 
This chart is influenced from my personal influences/preferences and what I believe to be good music. I tried not to be biased but some influenced my life too much to not be. I tried my best to find a median of personal and "professional" and this is the outcome.
I will continue updating with new/old albums once I get around to listening to them. There are still so many "classic" albums that I need to listen to deeply to give a fair rating. I will also update my reasons for their placement and short overall reviews in time.
!! I am currently looking for some great punk and alternative bands to listen to !!
- Chart updated: 09/04/2018 04:15
- (Created: 05/23/2015 23:00).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Key Songs: I'm The Best, Roman's Revenge, Moment 4 Life, Here I Am
OK I know what you are thinking, "WTF really!?"
I know this is not the best album of all time.
But this is my one (maybe not just one) album that I cannot place anywhere else because it holds too much influence in my life. It came in a time where I was lost and did not really know what to do with my life, and the album along with Nicki's diligent working habit helped me focus on what mattered. Sounds crazy especially being someone that grew up with classic rock and punk music, but it helped me find a part of me that I always neglected and was not getting from other music.
Now if you can get past the voices she does (I know its not everyone's thing) and actually listen, there are some tracks on here that really showcase artistry. The second verse on "I'm The Best" is phenomenal and inspiring. "Roman's Revenge" & "Did It On 'Em" show a more aggressive side while songs like "Right Thru Me" & "Save Me" give an introspective personal approach. "Moment 4 Life" is probably the song most people would enjoy on the album, it has great lyrics and a great flow. My personal favorite is "Here I Am", it has an old school feel beat and there are no gimmicks just a rapper speaking from the heart, the second verse in this is amazing.
as someone with a punk background I personally always listen to this as her laying down the groundwork for someone or her to perform this in an elevated way. The attitude is there but gets lost in the production as does most commercial music. [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
OK I know what you are thinking, "WTF really!?"
I know this is not the best album of all time.
But this is my one (maybe not just one) album that I cannot place anywhere else because it holds too much influence in my life. It came in a time where I was lost and did not really know what to do with my life, and the album along with Nicki's diligent working habit helped me focus on what mattered. Sounds crazy especially being someone that grew up with classic rock and punk music, but it helped me find a part of me that I always neglected and was not getting from other music.
Now if you can get past the voices she does (I know its not everyone's thing) and actually listen, there are some tracks on here that really showcase artistry. The second verse on "I'm The Best" is phenomenal and inspiring. "Roman's Revenge" & "Did It On 'Em" show a more aggressive side while songs like "Right Thru Me" & "Save Me" give an introspective personal approach. "Moment 4 Life" is probably the song most people would enjoy on the album, it has great lyrics and a great flow. My personal favorite is "Here I Am", it has an old school feel beat and there are no gimmicks just a rapper speaking from the heart, the second verse in this is amazing.
as someone with a punk background I personally always listen to this as her laying down the groundwork for someone or her to perform this in an elevated way. The attitude is there but gets lost in the production as does most commercial music. [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
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Most influential band growing up.
Key Songs: Smells Like Teen Spirit, Breed, Lithium [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
Key Songs: Smells Like Teen Spirit, Breed, Lithium [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
Year of Release:
1991
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36,713
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Favorite living band.
Key Songs: Excuse Me Mr., Just A Girl, Sixteen, Sunday Morning [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
Key Songs: Excuse Me Mr., Just A Girl, Sixteen, Sunday Morning [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
Year of Release:
1995
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1,706
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Best metal album.
Key Songs: War Pigs, Paranoid, Iron Man, Electric Funeral [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
Key Songs: War Pigs, Paranoid, Iron Man, Electric Funeral [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
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1970
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18,622
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Best album for car rides at night.
Key Songs: Untitled, Obstacle 1, PDA, Stella Was A Diver And She Was Always Down [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
Key Songs: Untitled, Obstacle 1, PDA, Stella Was A Diver And She Was Always Down [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
Year of Release:
2002
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13,026
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Its the Beatles.
Key Songs: With A Little Help From My Friends, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, A Day In The Life [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
Key Songs: With A Little Help From My Friends, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, A Day In The Life [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
Year of Release:
1967
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41,866
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[First added to this chart: 05/24/2016]
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1967
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21,192
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One of my favorite new artists.
Key Songs: 400 Lux, Ribs, A World Alone [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
Key Songs: 400 Lux, Ribs, A World Alone [First added to this chart: 05/23/2015]
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2013
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2,583
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One of the best of all time.
Key Songs: Break On Through (To The Other Side), Soul Kitchen, Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar), Light My Fire [First added to this chart: 05/26/2015]
Key Songs: Break On Through (To The Other Side), Soul Kitchen, Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar), Light My Fire [First added to this chart: 05/26/2015]
Year of Release:
1967
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26,136
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[First added to this chart: 05/18/2016]
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1969
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16,587
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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 | 9 | 9% | |
| 1970s | 11 | 11% | |
| 1980s | 9 | 9% | |
| 1990s | 22 | 22% | |
| 2000s | 20 | 20% | |
| 2010s | 28 | 28% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Beatles | 4 | 4% | |
| Michael Jackson | 2 | 2% | |
| Cage The Elephant | 2 | 2% | |
| Beyoncé | 2 | 2% | |
| The Jimi Hendrix Experience | 2 | 2% | |
| The Smashing Pumpkins | 2 | 2% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 2 | 2% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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70 | 70% | |
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20 | 20% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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1 | 1% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 71 from 99th to 28thReign In Blood by Slayer |
| Up 52 from 98th to 46thUnknown Pleasures by Joy Division |
| Up 45 from 97th to 52ndThe Battle Of Los Angeles by Rage Against The Machine |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 9 from 65th to 74thGoodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John |
| Down 8 from 57th to 65thLove.Angel.Music.Baby. by Gwen Stefani |
| Down 8 from 62nd to 70thBorn To Die by Lana Del Rey |
| New entries |
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| Live Through This by Hole |
| Discovery by Daft Punk |
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From Boltzmann 09/02/2018 22:35 | #220430
Boltzmann 09/02/2018 22:35 | #220430
I think if you broaden your musical knowledge a bit, this could be a 10/10 list. You want some punk? Today I’ve been listening Raw Power by The Stooges, really a classic. The band Love also has some great proto punk on Da Capo.
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From JulianR 11/17/2017 03:39 | #201467
JulianR 11/17/2017 03:39 | #201467
interesting mix of radio-pop and rock classics
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From baileyhawks1523 06/15/2015 04:27 | #143844
Really really diverse chart and top ten especially.
Don't agree with everything, but can certainly apeciate it!
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