Top 76 Greatest Music Albums
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Music Manic 
Still trying to find the right albums until I can get 100 albums here, then I'll further add proper comments for each album.
As usual, I'll prefer to put under-rated albums that are (or were) not available on this site, so people can hear new good music from around the world. Furthermore, +/-20 last entries are albums that I like so much but I have to lower their ranks for give place to other albums (i.e. below the Top 100 on this site).
Hope you can enjoy it. XD
- Chart updated: 05/25/2014 12:15
- (Created: 01/25/2011 08:18).
- Chart size: 76 albums.
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The first album which introduced me to the Progressive Rock music. From the epic 4-movements title-track, to the mellow and philosophic lyrics of "And You And I", to the dynamic "Siberian Khatru'", it's surely one of the most ground-breaking Prog-Rock album which brings the genre to its peak popularity. Awesome!
[First added to this chart: 01/24/2011]
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1972
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Coldplay's most attractive, stylish, and unique studio album, and best ever made IMO. People may say that "A Rush of Blood to the Head" or "Parachutes" is their best, but until now no one can convince me to say so. Favorite (under-rated) tracks: Death and All His Friends (w/ The Escapist), Strawberry Swing, Yes (w/ Chinese Sleep Chant)
[First added to this chart: 01/24/2011]
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2008
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5,020
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Very recommended to try! Proof that good music also exists in Thailand :D. The music may be simple, but it fits very well to the film itself. Favorite tracks: Gun Lae Gun (all versions), Pieng Ter
[First added to this chart: 02/05/2011]
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2007
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My favorite post-punk band at their peak. Brandon Flowers' vocal also more energetic than in the album "Hot Fuss" or "Day and Age" IMO. Favorite tracks: When You Were Young, Read My Mind, Sam's Town
[First added to this chart: 02/05/2011]
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2006
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2,634
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I agree that this album was rely too much on the title-track, but the song itself is so powerful to ignore. One of a few song that I wanted to learn its guitar play very much. Bravo Rush!
[First added to this chart: 01/24/2011]
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1976
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3,789
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I considered it to be an album despite the official status as an EP, because it is also act as the companion to the album Viva la Vida on Deluxe Edition. An EP which deserve for a "mini-album" status for the great songs in it. Favourite tracks: Life in Technicolor II, Glass of Water, Now My Feet Won't Touch the Ground, Lovers in Japan (Osaka Sun Mix).
[First added to this chart: 01/24/2011]
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A unique soundtrack album that brings new taste of old songs, and with fascinating new song ("Come What May"). Favorite tracks: Come What May, Your Song
[First added to this chart: 02/05/2011]
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The album has a unique structure where the first 4 songs decreased in order of the songs' duration, but they push the album to full power with the magnificent title-track. It also gives a grandiose epic story and music as if Rock music has existed since Shakespeare wrote his plays =D.
[First added to this chart: 01/23/2012]
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1970
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696
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An album that, together with Sgt. Pepper, shaped music into new artistic form. But in some ways, Sgt. Pepper done much better as a powerful album and more dynamic than Pet Sounds. Favorite tracks: God Only Knows, Sloop John B., Wouldn't It Be Nice, I Know There's an Answer/Hang On To Your Ego, Here Today, You Still Believe In Me. P.S.: I know, I just replaced the original album with this one, but I think it's worth for anyone who loves the original, similar to hearing Beatles' Revolver or Sgt. Pepper with the Anthology 2 :D.
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There are some similarities between this album and Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water": 1. Those are their 5th and final album, and also their masterpiece, 2. They released their signature hit from those album ('Every Breath You Take' and 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'). And though there are many great songs from The Police that not originated from this album, but it showed the band as a compact, solid music act that cemented them as a Rock music legend, despite their short-lived career. Favorite tracks: King of Pain, Wrapped Around Your Finger, Tea in the Sahara
[First added to this chart: 01/24/2011]
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1983
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Top 76 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1960s | 11 | 14% | |
| 1970s | 15 | 20% | |
| 1980s | 4 | 5% | |
| 1990s | 6 | 8% | |
| 2000s | 29 | 38% | |
| 2010s | 10 | 13% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| The Beatles | 5 | 7% | |
| Yes | 4 | 5% | |
| Sigur Rós | 4 | 5% | |
| King Crimson | 3 | 4% | |
| Transatlantic | 3 | 4% | |
| Coldplay | 3 | 4% | |
| Lights & Motion | 2 | 3% | |
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29 | 38% | |
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16 | 21% | |
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8 | 11% | |
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5 | 7% | |
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4 | 5% | |
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4 | 5% | |
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2 | 3% | |
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Top 76 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 72nd to 73rdHighway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan |
| Down 1 from 73rd to 74thUntitled (Led Zeppelin IV) by Led Zeppelin |
| Down 1 from 74th to 75thSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles |
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| We Bought A Zoo (Music From The Motion Picture) by Jónsi |
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Top 76 Greatest Music Albums ratings
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 02/07/2016 07:23 | Musyahid | 31 | 92/100 |
| ! | 07/19/2015 02:51 |  Applerill | 974 | 75/100 |
| ! | 05/06/2015 12:41 |  greatson | 906 | 80/100 |
| ! | 01/28/2014 12:21 | PauloPaz | 1,759 | 89/100 |
| ! | 09/23/2013 21:16 |  sssvnnn | 2,865 | 83/100 |
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From Musyahid 02/07/2016 07:23 | #158920
Frank Zappa is the best underrated artist and Frank Zappa's outta your house hahaha
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From greatson 05/06/2015 12:41 | #140957
greatson 05/06/2015 12:41 | #140957
Well done Music Manic:
Great artists and a very personal and surprising Chart!
p. s. Endah N Rhesa sounds good
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From RupertRonco 06/14/2013 22:24 | #78892
Utterly confusing, but a great chart.
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MrFrogger 05/01/2013 23:12 | #74969
MrFrogger 05/01/2013 23:12 | #74969
I love personal the notes are, it really makes this chart great.
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sageamagoo 04/15/2013 12:56 | #73221
sageamagoo 04/15/2013 12:56 | #73221
Wow. Fantastic chart! I hate the overall chart clones on the website, and this is very unique.
But yeah- Yes is one of my favourite bands, 2112 is my favourite Rush album, Animals is my favourite Pink Floyd, Viva La Vida and Synchronicity are high on my chart aswell...
Keep up the great work!
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junodog4 12/08/2012 22:44 | #57136
junodog4 12/08/2012 22:44 | #57136
I agree with Zebra - this is unlike the usual Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, or Scaruffi charts that appear. I don't like much of the music, but I respect your taste.
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From ZebraRock 08/09/2012 20:35 | #48179
Interesting chart. It seems to me very honest, like you're really listing your favorite albums instead of what Rolling Stone or Pitchfork want you to like.
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silverwing 04/01/2012 14:58 | #39300
silverwing 04/01/2012 14:58 | #39300
Great chart! I agree totally with your views on "Viva la Vida". All of Coldplay's albums are noteable but "V l V" is definetly the best! Look forward to seeing the inclusions to this chart at a future date!
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Mother Nature's Son 01/29/2012 18:30 | #36159
Mother Nature's Son 01/29/2012 18:30 | #36159
Yes, it is still too underrated compared to other albums. The only thing I don't like about the album is that the first half don't fit together with George Martin's orchestral scores. But still a pleasant listen all the way through.
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From Mother Nature's Son 01/26/2012 20:06 | #35944
Mother Nature's Son 01/26/2012 20:06 | #35944
Yes, you were right. Btw. quite rare to see yellow submarine as the 3rd best album, but it also has It's All Too Much, which is one of my top 10 beatles songs.
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