Top 50 Greatest Music Albums
by IdisagreewithMe 
- Chart updated: 12/30/2010 17:57
- (Created: 12/30/2010 05:58).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
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What music was invented for. Heart-wrenching beautiful melodies yet not hanging on to lyrical clichès...
[First added to this chart: 12/29/2010]
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2007
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10,921
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This album just makes me feel invencible. Soaring guitar and Ben's voice... OMG!
[First added to this chart: 12/29/2010]
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2007
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1,118
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Do not listen to this alone in the dark. You WILL commit suicide.
[First added to this chart: 12/29/2010]
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2009
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5,171
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Ah come'on!
[First added to this chart: 12/29/2010]
Year of Release:
1999
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14,947
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EMOtional... pure anguish. why is he so depressed? Love the way Oberst can write a song.
[First added to this chart: 12/29/2010]
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2000
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251
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If i had to choose a fav band it would be these guys. catchy, intelligent, deep, meaningful...
[First added to this chart: 12/29/2010]
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2005
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490
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Craig tragically lost his son. And from that some of the most inspiring and beautiful songs were born.
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Scottish. Brilliant.
[First added to this chart: 12/29/2010]
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2008
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878
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Powerful voice and lyrics that evoke the beauty of the natural world.
[First added to this chart: 12/29/2010]
Big surprise of the year. hushed and understated vocals that create a haunting experience.
[First added to this chart: 12/29/2010]
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2010
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1980s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1990s | 4 | 8% | |
| 2000s | 43 | 86% | |
| 2010s | 3 | 6% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Okkervil River | 3 | 6% | |
| Cloud Cult | 2 | 4% | |
| Tom Waits | 2 | 4% | |
| Band Of Horses | 2 | 4% | |
| The Tallest Man On Earth | 2 | 4% | |
| Sigur Rós | 2 | 4% | |
| Bright Eyes | 2 | 4% | |
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 31st to 32ndYume Bitsu by Yume Bitsu |
| Down 1 from 32nd to 33rdBone Machine by Tom Waits |
| Down 1 from 33rd to 34thAha Shake Heartbreak by Kings Of Leon |
| New entries |
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| Manners by Passion Pit |
| Leavers |
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| Me First by The Elected |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 01/26/2017 22:16 | Seab | 2,001 | 93/100 |
| ! | 11/20/2013 06:57 | 142 | 85/100 | |
| ! | 03/09/2013 10:40 | SXV | 24 | 85/100 |
| ! | 05/11/2011 14:12 | matthewirwin2869 | 32 | 72/100 |
| ! | 04/08/2011 00:45 | 191 | 84/100 |
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benpaco 11/20/2013 06:57 | #93702
Bon Iver and Frightened Rabbit in the top 10? Well done!
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From matthewirwin28693 05/11/2011 14:13 | #21556
Brilliant, just need a few more Brits in there.
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alistamina 12/30/2010 08:56 | #17257
One of the most charming, bright and innovative list I've seen on this site.
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