Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by ledemoncleaner

I usually try to think I have rather eclectic taste (compared to many people I know who rarely dabble out of their comfort zones of music). It seems not too long ago that'd I'd bash genres that aren't classic rock, but as I matured my taste, I feel, matured. I'm not the most eclectic guy on the earth, but I'd argue I'm better than most the crowd. Alas, enough rambling. Here are some of my FAVORITE (not best) albums.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: I'm limiting myself to 1 album per artist (there'd be a lot of Radiohead, Massive Attack, Pink Floyd, Beck, Beatles, and Queens of the Stone Age if that were the case). I feel like I'd show of my musical taste better this way.

UPDATE: Hey, checking in around 6/7/17. I feel like my taste has changed enough for a bit of a make over of this list. I still enjoy the majority of my 2016 list, but there's a few new favorites that I feel like I need to include on this list. Peace and thanks for all of the positive feedback over the past few years.

Update 04/2018: Thanks for the chart of the day. I use RYM now folks so here's my profile and new album list: https://rateyourmusic.com/~thedemoncleaner and https://rateyourmusic.com/list/thedemoncleaner/my-135-favorite-albums-in-no-real-order/

• Chart updated: 04/03/2018 15:15
• (Created: 05/28/2015 22:51).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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The Doors 

 The Doors

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This is the album that made me love music like I do. I may not consistently listen to it like I do my newer finds but it holds a place in my heart for being there for me in a rather tough time in my life (I got depressed in my 7th and 8th grade year). I feel everything on this record is already great enough to praise (Morrison's voice, the lyrics, the instrumentals), but my emotional attachment to this album makes the album more personal to me. I'd listened to "The End" so many times as a kid that I could recite the lyrics like verbatim. And of course while this album does resonate well with me, it also (sometimes) brings back some cringe worthy memories of when I was a little fucking prick. But I seriously don't think there COULD be another choice for number one, because of just what this album means to me. It started my interest in the full format of the album, and it still holds up after all these listens.

Favorite Song: I can't choose one, it'd just be too hard. [First added to this chart: 05/28/2015]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

2,340 charts

Rank Score:

29,110

Rank in 1967:

3

Rank in 1960s:

10

Overall Rank:

30

Average Rating:

 87 (2,763 votes)

Comments:

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OK Computer 

 Radiohead

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Kid A, In Rainbows, the Bends. Besides their debut, Radiohead has had a solid discography. I think OK Computer takes the cake for me. I've spent plenty of nights lying in bed being an angsty, emotional fuck to this record, and the fact that the record consistently maintains its gloomy mood and consistently great songwriting sells it for me. In Rainbows is pretty fucking close to taking that cake, but OK Computer

Favorite Song: No Surprises [First added to this chart: 05/28/2015]

Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

4,335 charts

Rank Score:

76,872

Rank in 1997:

1

Rank in 1990s:

1

Overall Rank:

1

Average Rating:

 92 (5,496 votes)

Comments:

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Songs For The Deaf 

 Queens Of The Stone Age

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Every month or so I switch my favorite album by these guys. Honestly I don't know what draws me into this group so much. But they hit the perfect balance of being artsy and being fun. Their 3 best albums are a constant debate for me. Rated R has the most variety, Like Clockwork has the best production and lyrics, but Songs for the Deaf is just the best start to finish album by QOSTA. I always find myself apathetic to at least one or two songs on Rated R or Like Clockwork. But Songs for the Deaf has really no downpoints. Just great song after great song.

Favorite Song: (tie) Mosquito Song or Sky is Fallin'

Favorite Song: [First added to this chart: 05/28/2015]

Year of Release:

2002

Appears in:

1,102 charts

Rank Score:

11,577

Rank in 2002:

5

Rank in 2000s:

17

Overall Rank:

131

Average Rating:

 83 (1,484 votes)

Comments:

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Revolver 

 The Beatles

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While some of their records became more diverse and emotional in 1964 and 65 with Hard Day's Night, Rubber Soul, and Help! I don't think anyone could have predicted this album, the most consistent, daring, and depressing of the Fab Four's already solid discography.

Favorite Song: I'm Only Sleeping [First added to this chart: 05/28/2015]

Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

3,479 charts

Rank Score:

56,991

Rank in 1966:

1

Rank in 1960s:

2

Overall Rank:

4

Average Rating:

 91 (4,474 votes)

Comments:

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Mezzanine 

 Massive Attack

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Blue Lines is fantastic, but there's one or two songs I'd certainly skip on it. Mezzanine is all killer no filler. Featuring excellent mixing and instrumentals sent by the music gods themselves.

Favorite Song: Man Next Door [First added to this chart: 07/26/2015]

Year of Release:

1998

Appears in:

1,002 charts

Rank Score:

10,242

Rank in 1998:

2

Rank in 1990s:

31

Overall Rank:

149

Average Rating:

 83 (1,236 votes)

Comments:

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Bone Machine 

 Tom Waits

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Rain Dogs may have introduced me to his sound, but Bone Machine is what cements Tom Waits as one of the all time greats. Absolutely stunning lyricism, large amounts of variety, and a constant theme of dread, mortality, death, and misery filling out the running time.

Favorite Song: Who Are You This Time [First added to this chart: 11/25/2015]

Year of Release:

1992

Appears in:

345 charts

Rank Score:

2,169

Rank in 1992:

13

Rank in 1990s:

151

Overall Rank:

827

Average Rating:

 79 (429 votes)

Comments:

22

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Born To Run 

 Bruce Springsteen

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First album I ever listened to 100% through and it STILL holds up. The wall of sound never has and never will sound this grand.

Favorite Song: Thunder Road [First added to this chart: 05/28/2015]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

1,554 charts

Rank Score:

17,259

Rank in 1975:

3

Rank in 1970s:

20

Overall Rank:

70

Average Rating:

 83 (1,929 votes)

Comments:

131

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Wish You Were Here 

 Pink Floyd

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Pink Floyd holds up. Sure, their long history constitutes the fact that they've probably released a lot of mediocre records. But their good records are absolutely stunning. Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here are probably two of my favorite albums of all time. But I'd really choose Wish You Were Here ever so narrowly. It's honestly just 5 absolutely amazing songs one after another. The best one? Shine on You Crazy Diamond. A 24 minute 9 part epic that is probably the crowning achievement of Pink Floyd's lustrous career.\

Favorite Song: [First added to this chart: 09/21/2015]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

2,913 charts

Rank Score:

50,797

Rank in 1975:

1

Rank in 1970s:

2

Overall Rank:

8

Average Rating:

 91 (3,944 votes)

Comments:

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Madvillainy 

 Madvillain

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This may be the perfect hip-hop album. Lyricism, beats, and flow are all absolutely amazing. Each concept for a song is wildly interesting and last long enough to get a vibe of the tune, but short enough so you don't get bored of the concept itself.

Favorite Song: All Caps [First added to this chart: 08/05/2015]

Year of Release:

2004

Appears in:

1,020 charts

Rank Score:

16,229

Rank in 2004:

2

Rank in 2000s:

8

Overall Rank:

83

Average Rating:

 86 (1,166 votes)

Comments:

92

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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot 

 Wilco

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Absolutely gorgeous. This combination of Americana, alternative, country, and electronica makes for a rather interesting stew. Bizarre euphemisms aside, albums wish they were as consistent as this.

Favorite Song: Jesus Etc. [First added to this chart: 05/28/2015]

Year of Release:

2002

Appears in:

1,637 charts

Rank Score:

20,573

Rank in 2002:

1

Rank in 2000s:

6

Overall Rank:

48

Average Rating:

 85 (1,914 votes)

Comments:

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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	2	2%
1960s	7	7%
1970s	20	20%
1980s	10	10%
1990s	29	29%
2000s	25	25%
2010s	7	7%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Massive Attack	1	1%
Portishead	1	1%
Björk	1	1%
Van Morrison	1	1%
Dead Kennedys	1	1%
New Order	1	1%
The Kinks	1	1%
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Country	Albums	%
	67	67%
	23	23%
	3	3%
	3	3%
	2	2%
	1	1%
	1	1%

Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

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From DommeDamian 12/15/2018 12:28

A Highlight of the site

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From tk421ucopy 04/03/2018 19:07

Granted, I don't spend that much time around here, but this is one of the best charts I've seen. Love the hip hop albums, and I really appreciate the comments. I love seeing why people love the same albums as me but for slightly (or drastically) different reasons.

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From ledemoncleaner 04/03/2018 15:07

Thanks for the chart of the day. I use RYM now so check my shit put there or add me: https://rateyourmusic.com/~thedemoncleaner and https://rateyourmusic.com/list/thedemoncleaner/my-135-favorite-albums-in-no-real-order/

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From Ulf 04/03/2018 08:50

Love it

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From flyingcitrus 04/10/2017 20:52

Lot of good stuff to check out here

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From LedZep 04/10/2017 17:43

I'm thinking about redoing my chart after seeing this. Solid effort, and 1 per artist works so well

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From Davy 04/10/2017 17:09

Did I give you a 100 yet? No? lemme give you a 100, boy. You deserve it

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From vancevisuals 04/10/2017 15:12

John Lennon is the best solo Beatles album (and this is coming from a huge McCartney fan) and, although I always try and find another favorite Zappa album, I keep coming back to Apstrophe.
Remember "don't eat the yellow snow!"
Great to see these on another chart

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From CharlieBarley 04/10/2017 13:13

Good chart. 24 albums in common. This deserves 100. Great taste in music, good interesting notes, some really good albums. I( don't adhere to the 1 album per artist rule myself but the good thing is through it you present a broad range of artists). You are clearly enthusiastic about your music. Great chart of the day.

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From platus 04/10/2017 12:47

Good music! I like your chart

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