Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Fade2Black

My Favourite Albums - by no means a list of the greatest albums ever. A kind of awkward mix of albums that had a big impact on my life and those that are current favourites. Respect to the albums and artists that make the popular and commonly voted / accepted lists.... but music is a personal and subjective thing. We are all different, and there are no rules governing taste.

• Chart updated: 08/27/2023 07:15
• (Created: 11/06/2015 12:04).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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Harvest 

 Neil Young

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I was never a fan of Neil Young, until I heard Needle and the damage done. The he won me over -to say the very least. Fav tracks - Needle, Old Man, Heart of Gold. [First added to this chart: 11/06/2015]

Year of Release:

1972

Appears in:

1,322 charts

Rank Score:

13,198

Rank in 1972:

5

Rank in 1970s:

30

Overall Rank:

107

Average Rating:

 84 (1,666 votes)

Comments:

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Exile On Main St. 

 The Rolling Stones

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An incredible album. This is what the album format is all about. As soon as i start the record it relaxes me, puts me in a great mood. The vibe, the feel to this album is unlike any other. Not as many hits as other albums but certainly the best album they have ever put together. [First added to this chart: 12/15/2015]

Year of Release:

1972

Appears in:

1,909 charts

Rank Score:

22,618

Rank in 1972:

2

Rank in 1970s:

12

Overall Rank:

44

Average Rating:

 85 (2,294 votes)

Comments:

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Untitled (Led Zeppelin IV) 

 Led Zeppelin

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Wow... Whilst never being a big Zeppelin fan,far from it, this album is a classic. Whilst many may view this as sacrilege, Plant's vocals never worked for me and is a big part of the reason I simply don't enjoy listening to Zeppelin. This album is pure genius and even my dislike for Plant fails to kill my enthusiasm. Best tracks, going to California, black dog, stairway. [First added to this chart: 12/12/2015]

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

3,070 charts

Rank Score:

44,321

Rank in 1971:

1

Rank in 1970s:

4

Overall Rank:

12

Average Rating:

 90 (3,900 votes)

Comments:

300

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Dire Straits 

 Dire Straits

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This little beauty gets spun a lot.... it's just a great easy listening album.. Sultans is obviously the standout, but the two openers, waterline and water of love are fantastic. The voice, the guitar tone. Love it. [First added to this chart: 11/08/2015]

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

425 charts

Rank Score:

2,787

Rank in 1978:

13

Rank in 1970s:

148

Overall Rank:

641

Average Rating:

 78 (611 votes)

Comments:

33

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Paranoid 

 Black Sabbath

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Yes, just yes! Wow. I was a latecomer to the wonders of Sabbath - and what I had been missing all these years. Every track just works... War Pigs!!! Says enough really. [First added to this chart: 12/12/2015]

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

1,645 charts

Rank Score:

19,390

Rank in 1970:

1

Rank in 1970s:

18

Overall Rank:

56

Average Rating:

 86 (2,029 votes)

Comments:

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Rumours 

 Fleetwood Mac

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Stevie Nicks.. what more can anyone say. This is without doubt one of the best pop records of all time. Hit after hit with Go your own way, the Chain, Don't Stop and Dreams being the best. An album that could pass as a greatest hits record. Despite rampant drug use and relationship issues, this album managed to have a huge world wide impact, and still does to this day. [First added to this chart: 11/06/2015]

Year of Release:

1977

Appears in:

2,195 charts

Rank Score:

34,095

Rank in 1977:

1

Rank in 1970s:

6

Overall Rank:

21

Average Rating:

 87 (2,535 votes)

Comments:

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Teaser And The Firecat 

 Cat Stevens

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The voice, the depth, the beauty of his albums are astounding. Could listen to this all day. [First added to this chart: 06/07/2016]

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

259 charts

Rank Score:

1,474

Rank in 1971:

34

Rank in 1970s:

249

Overall Rank:

1,198

Average Rating:

 79 (332 votes)

Comments:

14

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Black Sabbath 

 Black Sabbath

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Wow - deep dark and amazing. I was in a shop looking for Paranoid on vinyl, which the shop in question didn't have. He told me this was as good, if not a better album. I dimissed this as sales talk, but eventually purchased a copy. This is spun more often than Paranoid. This album defines Sabbath for me. I love it. [First added to this chart: 06/07/2016]

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

783 charts

Rank Score:

6,260

Rank in 1970:

14

Rank in 1970s:

70

Overall Rank:

283

Average Rating:

 83 (1,121 votes)

Comments:

55

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After The Gold Rush 

 Neil Young

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Hard to pick between this and Harvest. Southern Man, When you Dance, I can really dance and Don't let it bring you down are all standouts on this brilliant album. [First added to this chart: 12/12/2015]

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

1,520 charts

Rank Score:

16,274

Rank in 1970:

2

Rank in 1970s:

22

Overall Rank:

82

Average Rating:

 86 (1,739 votes)

Comments:

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Aerosmith 

 Aerosmith

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A real raw 70s rock sound on this record, something that vanished in later releases. Tyler's voice for me is just brilliant on this record, and the feel good vibe, easy going nature of this record makes it a really enjoyable listen. Far more consistent and enjoyable than their future records, including Toys. [First added to this chart: 11/12/2016]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

174 charts

Rank Score:

1,041

Rank in 1973:

34

Rank in 1970s:

326

Overall Rank:

1,645

Average Rating:

 74 (290 votes)

Comments:

20

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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	0	0%
1960s	7	7%
1970s	20	20%
1980s	14	14%
1990s	39	39%
2000s	17	17%
2010s	3	3%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Pearl Jam	4	4%
Metallica	4	4%
Live	3	3%
Tool	3	3%
Black Sabbath	3	3%
The Rolling Stones	3	3%
Powderfinger	3	3%
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Country	Albums	%
	55	55%
	25	25%
	9	9%
	4	4%
	4	4%
	1	1%
	1	1%
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

Biggest climbers
Up 14 from 26th to 12th Ride The Lightning by Metallica
Up 2 from 17th to 15th Untitled (Led Zeppelin IV) by Led Zeppelin
Up 1 from 15th to 14th 10,000 Days by Tool

Biggest fallers
Down 9 from 13th to 22nd Saturation by Urge Overkill
Down 2 from 14th to 16th Metallica by Metallica
Down 1 from 12th to 13th Back In Black by AC/DC

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80/100	08/25/2022 10:08	joedec	71	83/100
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90/100	06/27/2022 18:44	Johnnyo	2,014	80/100
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From joedec 08/25/2022 10:09

Pretty cool list overall. I'm pleasantly surprised that you ranked Metallica's And Justice For All in your top 5.

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From Johnnyo 06/27/2022 18:44

Excellent chart

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From Moondance 04/10/2022 04:21

Fabulous chart Fade2Black. Loved your opening comment - 'there are no rules to govern taste'. I really liked seeing Boy & Bear & Jeff Buckley and some golden oldies - Sticky Fingers, Tapestry, Tea For The Tillerman, Harvest (ie my vintage). You have canvassed all the decades and found lots of musical gems.

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From AlvaroIesus 09/17/2021 02:59

interesting.

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From mrmcrook 09/16/2021 22:18

Great list. 7 albums in common but so many other albums and artists that never quite made my top 100 but are on my decade and year lists. Love that Powderfinger & The Tea Party are in there. Like your notes as well.

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From LedZep 07/10/2017 16:41

This is extremely interesting to browse. Your 3 favourite bands judging by the number of albums are some of my favourites too! Lots of things to discover here, and a strong possibility I'll rerate chart when I try Powderfinger and Live.

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From vancevisuals 11/20/2016 17:26

Let It Bleed my favorite Stones
Love Sabbath and The Beatles of Course and Metallica has turned into one of the most underated bands of all time

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From LordMark 01/26/2016 01:00

13 albums and 12 artists in common! And I'm happy to see that you've just added Soundgarden's Superunknown to your list.

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