Top 50 Greatest Music Albums
by Rockmyfriends 
This is a list of some of my albums of all-time. Most are in the hard rock vein but I tried to throw in a variety of albums. Hard rock, classic rock, and metal are my favorite genres but I enjoy a variety of music.
- Chart updated: 04/21/2011 01:09
- (Created: 01/23/2011 02:55).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
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With the exception of Black Sabbath, the Priest may be heavy metal's most important band. This is their masterpiece.
[First added to this chart: 03/04/2011]
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1982
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Hard rock at its finest.
[First added to this chart: 01/22/2011]
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1987
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11,214
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This was the original Alice Cooper band's first big hit. While some would argue that Killer and Billion Dollar Babies were harder rocking, this is my favorite of the early Alice albums.
[First added to this chart: 01/22/2011]
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1971
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722
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Blondie are one of rock's most innovative bands. They were groundbreakers in terms of New Wave and commercial punk music. This may just be their best work.
[First added to this chart: 01/22/2011]
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1978
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6,159
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When John Prine first appeared on the scene, he was labled the next Dylan. While Prine was never able to develop as a huge of a following, the description is pretty accurate, Prine is one of the greatest lyricist of all-time. This may be his most complete album.
[First added to this chart: 01/22/2011]
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It is a shame some people can't see past Uncle Ted's controversial political views or views on hunting. The guy is a guitar legend and his first three solo albums are essential material with Cat Scratch Fever being one of the greatest releases ever.
[First added to this chart: 01/22/2011]
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While the Scorpions were much more commercial successful in the 80's after toning down their sound, I prefer their mid to late 70's better. There is not a bad song on this masterpiece.
[First added to this chart: 01/22/2011]
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1979
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563
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[First added to this chart: 01/22/2011]
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1970
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While many fans primarily focus on Alice's 70's output, Cooper continues to put out many quality albums. This moody, concept album ranks right up there.
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Concept albums either work or they don't. This one is one of the greatest concept albums ever.
[First added to this chart: 01/22/2011]
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1988
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 19 | 38% | |
| 1980s | 18 | 36% | |
| 1990s | 8 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 4 | 8% | |
| 2010s | 1 | 2% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Alice Cooper | 3 | 6% | |
| Rainbow | 2 | 4% | |
| Black Sabbath | 2 | 4% | |
| Winger | 2 | 4% | |
| Iron Maiden | 2 | 4% | |
| John Prine | 2 | 4% | |
| Ted Nugent | 2 | 4% | |
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 1 from 50th to 49th The Years Of Decay by Overkill |
| Up 1 from 49th to 48th Blind Man's Zoo by 10,000 Maniacs |
| Up 1 from 48th to 47th Hair Of The Dog by Nazareth |
| New entries |
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| Blood Of The Nations by Accept |
| Leavers |
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| Love At First Sting by Scorpions |
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| ! | 12/17/2015 21:02 | Rockyayesyes | 3 | 85/100 |
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From Rockyayesyes 12/17/2015 21:02 | #154748
Like this list a lot.
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From newjlp 12/31/2014 11:54 | #130519
A bit too much hair metal for my taste. But I do dig Phenomenon, Sabotage, and Lovedrive.
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Jasonconfused 11/27/2012 00:46 | #55969
Jasonconfused 11/27/2012 00:46 | #55969
Great chart you have here man. I love all the heavy metal stuff on here but also glad to see a softer side with bands like Fleetwood Mac.
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From reneerox 06/20/2011 16:24 | #23311
Excellent chart very rocking
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From CarlinCornell 05/29/2011 02:56 | #22402
Definitely one of the best charts I've seen on the site. A great mix of glam/hair metal, hard rock, and heavy metal. And for the record even though another user already said it, but hair/glam metal is fantastic. It shouldn'y matter how the guys look, what truely does matter is the fact that they're playing great music.
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From forevermore 05/10/2011 14:40 | #21392
There are some really rocking albums on this list.
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From forevermore 05/10/2011 14:40 | #21391
There are some really rocking albums on this list.
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From hairbandsrule 02/19/2011 21:02 | #18502
I love hair bands. People can say what they want but it was good fun time rock n roll and I also love hard rock and metal. Whether people want to acknowledge it or not, hard rock and metal has withstood the test of time better than a lot of other forms of rock that disappear quickly.
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From Rockmyfriends 01/24/2011 20:38 | #17785
Thanks for the comments it is appreciated. I personally like shock rock music stuff like W.A.S.P., Motley Crue, etc. It is all subjective. For instance one of the people said they liked Iron Maiden, while a lot of Maiden stuff is cheesy as well but it still rocks and you can even argue Sabbath to a degree has a cheese element, but it is all good, fun stuff.
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Applerill 01/24/2011 14:41 | #17763
Applerill 01/24/2011 14:41 | #17763
I have to say that I really appreciate Sabotage, Piece of Mind, and Operation Mindcrime on your chart. However, most everything else is cheesy shock-rock garbage. Sorry, but it's true.
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