Top 30 Greatest Music Albums
by Hendri 
Slowly but surely making something out of this.
My way of listening albums is a very slow proces. It takes at least 2-3 months before I can make a decent judgement, often it lasts way longer. I have listened to almost all of the albums on this list for at least more than a year.
I only put a work in this list if it absolutely stands out to me as something special.
I am always open for comments or recommendations!
- Chart updated: 08/20/2017 09:45
- (Created: 12/31/2015 16:45).
- Chart size: 30 albums.
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I know that this is the number one album on this site, but cannot do anything else than put it here.
Before listening this one I had already realised that good music isn't too often the songs that are rated high in the charts of today. I didn't know where to look though. A friend of mine recommended me this album. After some time it really connected. It made me discover a whole new world. Today listening to this album still is one of the best experiences music can give me. It provides such a variety. I have never found an album with a sound quite like this.
Picking a favorite track is really difficult as every song individually consists of so many highlights already.
1. Exit music (for a film): The end of this song...
2-12: I don't know man, just way too hard to choose. [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
Before listening this one I had already realised that good music isn't too often the songs that are rated high in the charts of today. I didn't know where to look though. A friend of mine recommended me this album. After some time it really connected. It made me discover a whole new world. Today listening to this album still is one of the best experiences music can give me. It provides such a variety. I have never found an album with a sound quite like this.
Picking a favorite track is really difficult as every song individually consists of so many highlights already.
1. Exit music (for a film): The end of this song...
2-12: I don't know man, just way too hard to choose. [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
Year of Release:
1997
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63,584
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Oh no, not another radiohead album! I know, right?
When compared to OK Computer the sound is a bit less distinctive. But that's just about the only thing. It really is a superb record that makes emotions flow everywhere.
Favorite tracks are
The Bends
Fake Plastic Trees [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
When compared to OK Computer the sound is a bit less distinctive. But that's just about the only thing. It really is a superb record that makes emotions flow everywhere.
Favorite tracks are
The Bends
Fake Plastic Trees [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
Year of Release:
1995
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29,128
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Favorite tracks are
Neighbourhood #3 (Power Out): absolutely stands out for me
Neighbourhood #1 (Tunnels) [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
Neighbourhood #3 (Power Out): absolutely stands out for me
Neighbourhood #1 (Tunnels) [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
Year of Release:
2004
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34,127
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This album is one of the reasons I love guitars. In my opinion the best grunge tracks are found right here.
Although I feel that calling this only grunge is not quite right. It offers a wider variety with beautiful tracks like Disarm and Luna.
Favorite tracks are
Mayonaise
Cherub Rock
Disarm
Today [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
Although I feel that calling this only grunge is not quite right. It offers a wider variety with beautiful tracks like Disarm and Luna.
Favorite tracks are
Mayonaise
Cherub Rock
Disarm
Today [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
Year of Release:
1993
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17,847
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Radiohead doesn't only tear your soul apart on this one. It's also SO MUCH fun!
Favorite tracks are
Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
Nude [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
Favorite tracks are
Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
Nude [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
Year of Release:
2007
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43,877
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This is worth every minute of the 87 you invest in listening this record. Post-rock at its finest!
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Sleep [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
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Sleep [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
Year of Release:
2000
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12,948
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The voice of Elizabeth Fraser, the instrumentals, ... It all makes it sound mystical and familiar at the same time. So addictive! The whole world around me becomes this beautiful, dreamy place.
Slowly becoming an all time favorite?
Favorite tracks are
Iceblink Luck
I Wear Your Ring
Frou-Frou Foxes In Midsummer Fires [First added to this chart: 05/10/2016]
Slowly becoming an all time favorite?
Favorite tracks are
Iceblink Luck
I Wear Your Ring
Frou-Frou Foxes In Midsummer Fires [First added to this chart: 05/10/2016]
Year of Release:
1990
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9,743
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This album made me investigate a lot of dreamy stuff. Started listening to it without really knowing what to expect. Just by pretty much looking at the cover I decided to give this a try. I instantly realised that this was something special.
Favorite tracks are
Funny Bird
Tonight It Shows
Goddess On A Highway [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
Favorite tracks are
Funny Bird
Tonight It Shows
Goddess On A Highway [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
Year of Release:
1998
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2,618
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A raw and beautifully orchestrated sound creating a unnique melancholic atmosphere. Fell straight away for this album.
Favorite tracks are
Whiskey and Water
Blood
Jism
Raindrops
The not knowing [First added to this chart: 06/21/2017]
Favorite tracks are
Whiskey and Water
Blood
Jism
Raindrops
The not knowing [First added to this chart: 06/21/2017]
Year of Release:
1993
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1,048
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Why do I think of this as the National's best album? Not because it contains my favorite song of the band. I could even name quite a few songs that are better than any of the ones found here.
However, this work is a perfect example of why I love listening to albums in their entirety. The songs' quality is so great, the atmosphere so coherent.
Listening to tracks 1-7 is just too awesome. After that the songs lose some steam at times. But that's maybe how it has to be...
Favorite tracks are
Slow show
Fake empire [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
However, this work is a perfect example of why I love listening to albums in their entirety. The songs' quality is so great, the atmosphere so coherent.
Listening to tracks 1-7 is just too awesome. After that the songs lose some steam at times. But that's maybe how it has to be...
Favorite tracks are
Slow show
Fake empire [First added to this chart: 12/31/2015]
Year of Release:
2007
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9,477
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Top 30 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 1 | 3% | |
| 1970s | 2 | 7% | |
| 1980s | 4 | 13% | |
| 1990s | 12 | 40% | |
| 2000s | 9 | 30% | |
| 2010s | 2 | 7% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Radiohead | 3 | 10% | |
| The National | 2 | 7% | |
| Arcade Fire | 2 | 7% | |
| The War On Drugs | 1 | 3% | |
| Mercury Rev | 1 | 3% | |
| Foo Fighters | 1 | 3% | |
| Tindersticks | 1 | 3% | |
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Top 30 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 21 from 30th to 9th The First Tindersticks Album by Tindersticks |
| Up 9 from 22nd to 13th Souvlaki by Slowdive |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 2 from 12th to 14th The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses |
| Down 2 from 13th to 15th Different Class by Pulp |
| Down 2 from 14th to 16th A Rush Of Blood To The Head by Coldplay |
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| ! | 02/08/2018 05:04 |  Strangel | 65 | 84/100 |
| ! | 12/29/2016 23:48 |  Onater | 458 | 90/100 |
| ! | 08/01/2016 13:56 | VanillaBean | 87 | 97/100 |
| ! | 07/29/2016 07:16 |  craola | 218 | 96/100 |
| ! | 04/05/2016 14:53 |  Davy | 441 | 87/100 |
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From Strangel 02/08/2018 05:04 | #207400
Strangel 02/08/2018 05:04 | #207400
Hurry up!
Kidding of course. Love the fact that you're willing to put in the hard yards before committing to an album's full assessment. It means you aren't someone who just likes the catchy, superficial stuff. As such, you're rating of OKC suggests that you have felt the full depths of its genius just as I have.
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SquishypuffDave 05/03/2017 00:15 | #190211
SquishypuffDave 05/03/2017 00:15 | #190211
Ahoy. If you're a Stereolab fan, check out Broadcast asap! Same kind of magnificence. I'd say we have pretty similar taste overall.
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From VanillaBean 08/01/2016 13:56 | #172080
Great start. Excited to see how this grows.
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From craola 07/29/2016 07:18 | #171932
craola 07/29/2016 07:18 | #171932
Hey, thanks for the comments. You've got a great mix of albums here. It's hard to find fault with anyone who's got Cocteau Twins and Radiohead in the mix.
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