Top 50 Greatest Music Albums by dubwicht

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• (Created: 12/10/2010 11:26).
• Chart size: 50 albums.

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Black And White 

 The Stranglers

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This band is simply stunning and this is their best album. Big bass, in your face, lots of punch, incredible time signatures and fantastic production - awsome. [First added to this chart: 12/10/2010]

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

77 charts

Rank Score:

295

Rank in 1978:

88

Rank in 1970s:

797

Overall Rank:

4,708

Average Rating:

 75 (94 votes)

Comments:

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In The City 

 The Jam

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This album kicks ass. It's the best of the Beatles on steroids. Great drumming and slick punchy chord work from Paul Weller. [First added to this chart: 12/10/2010]

Year of Release:

1977

Appears in:

172 charts

Rank Score:

493

Rank in 1977:

55

Rank in 1970s:

550

Overall Rank:

3,059

Average Rating:

 75 (212 votes)

Comments:

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Give 'Em Enough Rope 

 The Clash

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Is there any better Clash album than this one? I think not. Plenty of edge and great song writing. [First added to this chart: 12/10/2010]

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

280 charts

Rank Score:

1,253

Rank in 1978:

23

Rank in 1970s:

276

Overall Rank:

1,385

Average Rating:

 77 (501 votes)

Comments:

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Mighty Like A Rose 

 Elvis Costello

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The ultimate Costello album. A masterpiece of sound, prouduction and song writing. Supurb musicians. Some co writing with Paul McCartny and his ex wife. [First added to this chart: 12/10/2010]

Year of Release:

1991

Appears in:

57 charts

Rank Score:

264

Rank in 1991:

71

Rank in 1990s:

862

Overall Rank:

5,169

Average Rating:

 70 (101 votes)

Comments:

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Year Of The Cat 

 Al Stewart

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A masterpiece of sound, production, musicianship and song writing. [First added to this chart: 12/10/2010]

Year of Release:

1976

Appears in:

177 charts

Rank Score:

788

Rank in 1976:

33

Rank in 1970s:

394

Overall Rank:

2,094

Average Rating:

 78 (218 votes)

Comments:

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The Dark Side Of The Moon 

 Pink Floyd

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What can you say about this classic album - one of the best ever. Incredible atmosphere and unique sound and production that kills. [First added to this chart: 12/10/2010]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

4,108 charts

Rank Score:

64,385

Rank in 1973:

1

Rank in 1970s:

1

Overall Rank:

2

Average Rating:

 92 (5,306 votes)

Comments:

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Earth And Sun And Moon 

 Midnight Oil

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Everything fell into place for MO on this one. It is a great album. [First added to this chart: 12/22/2010]

Year of Release:

1993

Appears in:

52 charts

Rank Score:

297

Rank in 1993:

87

Rank in 1990s:

789

Overall Rank:

4,682

Average Rating:

 73 (74 votes)

Comments:

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Cruel Inventions 

 Sam Phillips

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Quirky punchy music from a great artist. Interesting arrangements and great production from husband TBone Burnett. [First added to this chart: 12/22/2010]

Year of Release:

1991

Appears in:

15 charts

Rank Score:

31

Rank in 1991:

392

Rank in 1990s:

4,387

Overall Rank:

27,775

Average Rating:

 69 (15 votes)

Comments:

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The Ragpicker's Dream 

 Mark Knopfler

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This is the best production I have ever heard. Superb guitar work and bass that will make your speakers rumble. [First added to this chart: 12/10/2010]

Year of Release:

2002

Appears in:

25 charts

Rank Score:

153

Rank in 2002:

159

Rank in 2000s:

1,432

Overall Rank:

8,120

Average Rating:

 72 (32 votes)

Comments:

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Car Wheels On A Gravel Road 

 Lucinda Williams

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Superb album - few better! [First added to this chart: 12/10/2010]

Year of Release:

1998

Appears in:

376 charts

Rank Score:

2,379

Rank in 1998:

11

Rank in 1990s:

130

Overall Rank:

742

Average Rating:

 79 (350 votes)

Comments:

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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	0	0%
1960s	1	2%
1970s	25	50%
1980s	12	24%
1990s	6	12%
2000s	5	10%
2010s	1	2%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Elvis Costello	3	6%
Randy Newman	2	4%
King Crimson	2	4%
Pink Floyd	2	4%
Metric	2	4%
The Clash	2	4%
Ultravox	1	2%
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Country	Albums	%
	31	62%
	9	18%
	7	14%
	1	2%
	1	2%
	1	2%

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85/100	10/24/2022 17:26	Goliath	349	86/100
90/100	12/28/2016 21:10	Onater	461	90/100
85/100	12/28/2016 14:57	sssvnnn	2,847	83/100
65/100	10/20/2016 17:52	WayneMC	53	80/100
70/100	05/17/2016 09:15	TheSmiths82-87	1,836	83/100

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From sssvnnn 12/28/2016 14:57

like it go on.

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From WayneMC 10/20/2016 17:52

seems like a very personal chart....respect to you

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From hippo 09/04/2015 04:24

I really enjoyed going through this. One of the best charts I've seen!

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80/100

From calsper 09/03/2015 16:55

Interesting - I like your picks as they differ quite a lot from my own. I will check some of these albums out

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From Decurso 09/03/2015 09:41

Some really good punk here. I look forward to seeing this expanded.

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From platus 09/03/2015 09:34

Nice and short chart. Zappa and Randy Newman combined with punk era!

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From HoldenM 09/03/2015 08:22

A lot to discover here. I like it.

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From joathome 10/06/2014 15:27

love the MO album "earth and sun .. " on top 10 !

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From MLou 10/06/2014 08:15

Great selection of '70s punk!

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95/100

From Antonio-Pedro 12/16/2013 00:56

Amazing Punk Albums Some I Want to listen to right now!!!

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