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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Screaming For Vengeance 

 Judas Priest

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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]

Year of Release:

1982

Appears in:

265 charts

Rank Score:

1,559

Rank in 1982:

17

Rank in 1980s:

181

Overall Rank:

1,136

Average Rating:

 78 (368 votes)

Comments:

21

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Appetite For Destruction 

 Guns N' Roses

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Hard rock at its finest. [First added to this chart: 01/22/2011]

Year of Release:

1987

Appears in:

1,349 charts

Rank Score:

12,221

Rank in 1987:

2

Rank in 1980s:

15

Overall Rank:

117

Average Rating:

 79 (1,911 votes)

Comments:

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Love It To Death 

 Alice Cooper

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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]

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

145 charts

Rank Score:

648

Rank in 1971:

55

Rank in 1970s:

465

Overall Rank:

2,450

Average Rating:

 80 (223 votes)

Comments:

11

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Parallel Lines 

 Blondie

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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]

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

804 charts

Rank Score:

6,282

Rank in 1978:

2

Rank in 1970s:

69

Overall Rank:

281

Average Rating:

 81 (940 votes)

Comments:

60

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Bruised Orange 

 John Prine

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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]

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

25 charts

Rank Score:

129

Rank in 1978:

145

Rank in 1970s:

1,383

Overall Rank:

9,263

Average Rating:

 73 (44 votes)

Comments:

4

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Cat Scratch Fever 

 Ted Nugent

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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]

Year of Release:

1977

Appears in:

39 charts

Rank Score:

71

Rank in 1977:

200

Rank in 1970s:

2,068

Overall Rank:

15,509

Average Rating:

 70 (95 votes)

Comments:

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Lovedrive 

 Scorpions

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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]

Year of Release:

1979

Appears in:

144 charts

Rank Score:

494

Rank in 1979:

54

Rank in 1970s:

545

Overall Rank:

3,042

Average Rating:

 78 (178 votes)

Comments:

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Deep Purple In Rock 

 Deep Purple

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[First added to this chart: 01/22/2011]

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

512 charts

Rank Score:

3,773

Rank in 1970:

18

Rank in 1970s:

110

Overall Rank:

478

Average Rating:

 81 (652 votes)

Comments:

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The Last Temptation 

 Alice Cooper

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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. [First added to this chart: 01/22/2011]

Year of Release:

1994

Appears in:

32 charts

Rank Score:

211

Rank in 1994:

129

Rank in 1990s:

1,031

Overall Rank:

6,161

Average Rating:

 75 (67 votes)

Comments:

5

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Operation: Mindcrime 

 Queensrÿche

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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]

Year of Release:

1988

Appears in:

273 charts

Rank Score:

2,238

Rank in 1988:

13

Rank in 1980s:

121

Overall Rank:

800

Average Rating:

 78 (355 votes)

Comments:

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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	19	38%
1980s	18	36%
1990s	8	16%
2000s	4	8%
2010s	1	2%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Alice Cooper	3	6%
Ted Nugent	2	4%
Rainbow	2	4%
Black Sabbath	2	4%
Winger	2	4%
Iron Maiden	2	4%
John Prine	2	4%
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Country	Albums	%
	31	62%
	14	28%
	2	4%
	1	2%
	1	2%
	1	2%

Top 50 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

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Up 1 from 49th to 48th Blind Man's Zoo by 10,000 Maniacs
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Love At First Sting by Scorpions

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From Rockyayesyes 12/17/2015 21:02

Like this list a lot.

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From newjlp 12/31/2014 11:54

A bit too much hair metal for my taste. But I do dig Phenomenon, Sabotage, and Lovedrive.

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From Jasonconfused 11/27/2012 00:46

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

Excellent chart very rocking

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From CarlinCornell 05/29/2011 02:56

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

There are some really rocking albums on this list.

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From forevermore 05/10/2011 14:40

There are some really rocking albums on this list.

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From hairbandsrule 02/19/2011 21:02

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

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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From Applerill 01/24/2011 14:41

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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