Top 50 Greatest Music Albums by BoosterShane

I've always wanted to do this and it was much harder than I thought. I tried to balance the greatness of the entire album (not a select few tracks), historical significance as well as which album I love more. A lot of back and forth and a great excuse to listen to all these albums back to back to back! Enjoy!

• Chart updated: 05/18/2017 14:45
• (Created: 12/31/2015 20:46).
• Chart size: 50 albums.

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Revolver 

 The Beatles

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How original, Revolver as my #1 album. Well, I leave all the originality to the Beatles and their greatest album of all time. Caught on record are the Beatles at their height, each member balancing and complimenting the other in a cohesion of perfect sound. The last album all members had equal input and dedication, George has 3 songs here! Paul and John still wrote together and requested each other's input (Paul met John every other morning by John's pool to write music) and this influence shines through. They were also developing their songs in the studio and not satisfied with what they had done before.

Each track demonstrates how willingly the Beatles were dedicated to pushing the limits. The advancements made during this recording such as double tracking, bass guitar direct input and a rotating Leslie speaker are well documented. The legendary story about studios around the world tearing down and reconstructing their studios after hearing the sound of the bass drum are well known. The main point is that there are so many important innovations that alone should award the album plenty of merit but the songs here are the true stars. The Beatles weren't pushing boundaries for the hell of it but in the pursuit of a great song. Even before I knew about the historical aspects to the record as I got older and researched music, this was the first record that blew me away upon first listen and continues to do the same decades later. [First added to this chart: 01/02/2016]

Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

3,567 charts

Rank Score:

51,224

Rank in 1966:

1

Rank in 1960s:

2

Overall Rank:

4

Average Rating:

 91 (4,574 votes)

Comments:

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Abbey Road 

 The Beatles

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The best Side 2 EVER! Amazing tracks all around and the harmonic layering through out is simply amazing. The addition of the moog adds layers of beauty evident in songs like Because or Here Comes the Sun. A richness that came with maturity, the Beatles and their producer created a swan song that is both haunting and joyful. A juxtaposition of dark and light. Come Together into Something, I Want You into Here Comes the Sun, Side A: assorted tracks, Side B: extended medley. The Beatles some how did the impossible with their last album, they left us satisfied.

I highly advise listening with headphones. [First added to this chart: 01/02/2016]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

3,721 charts

Rank Score:

59,405

Rank in 1969:

1

Rank in 1960s:

1

Overall Rank:

3

Average Rating:

 92 (4,609 votes)

Comments:

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 

 The Beatles

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The iconic album of the 60's, amazing music, a fantastic concept and one of the coolest album covers ever. Some of John's greatest songs are found here: Lucy, Mr. Kite and of course the haunting A Day In the Life. Pushed the boundaries of music and influenced everything that came after. A Day In the Life is so ahead of it's time, I find that it still stumps me. I remember the first time I heard the crescendo of horns and strings, I was so frightened I ran up the stairs before the song could even finish. I was 14. [First added to this chart: 01/02/2016]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

3,477 charts

Rank Score:

44,885

Rank in 1967:

1

Rank in 1960s:

3

Overall Rank:

8

Average Rating:

 90 (4,579 votes)

Comments:

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Pet Sounds 

 The Beach Boys

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This album taught me more about composition than other album. Beautiful music that he makes exciting with odd and amazing instrumental choices. Brian's harmonies and passion pours out track after track and the lyrics convey that we never truly lose our adolescents, just hide it as we age. When I moved to Chicago when I turned 20, That's Not Me was played on a constant loop! [First added to this chart: 01/02/2016]

Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

2,848 charts

Rank Score:

40,387

Rank in 1966:

2

Rank in 1960s:

5

Overall Rank:

11

Average Rating:

 88 (3,270 votes)

Comments:

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In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson) 

 King Crimson

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What are these sounds I'm listening to and why have I not heard them before or since? That's because King Crimson is in a constant shift of redefining music and sounds. There's only 5 tracks but every one of them is perfect all culminating into the title track. I feel like Christopher Walkin when listening but instead of cow bell, its the Mellotron. Does anyone have a couple grand I can borrow so I can finally get one of these things! [First added to this chart: 01/02/2016]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

2,065 charts

Rank Score:

29,337

Rank in 1969:

2

Rank in 1960s:

7

Overall Rank:

25

Average Rating:

 89 (2,418 votes)

Comments:

221

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Highway 61 Revisited 

 Bob Dylan

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This one doesn't have the message Bob's previous albums did, but the lyrics are still very poignant the music is even better! You end up hanging on every word like the cliffhanger of a good movie. What happens next? This is a story book put to wonderful music. Bob's voice and the music has never sounded sweeter. [First added to this chart: 01/02/2016]

Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

2,362 charts

Rank Score:

28,086

Rank in 1965:

1

Rank in 1960s:

8

Overall Rank:

27

Average Rating:

 88 (2,805 votes)

Comments:

227

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Bringing It All Back Home 

 Bob Dylan

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I've turned many a friend onto Dylan with just one play of this album, Dylan goes electric and helps develop rap (Subterranean Homesick Blues), conjures Franz Kafka (115th Dream) and writes the perfect protest song (It's Alright, Ma). So powerful it will hit you like a freight train after which Dylan will then sing about. [First added to this chart: 01/02/2016]

Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

1,264 charts

Rank Score:

12,242

Rank in 1965:

4

Rank in 1960s:

24

Overall Rank:

108

Average Rating:

 86 (1,672 votes)

Comments:

104

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Odessey And Oracle 

 The Zombies

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This album takes everything you love about British Rock and the 60's and combines it into one of the most enjoyable listening experiences you'll have. Each song is crafted with care and polished to perfection. A 12 track onslaught that will leave you feeling so good, even after the sad ones. [First added to this chart: 01/02/2016]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

1,297 charts

Rank Score:

14,219

Rank in 1968:

4

Rank in 1960s:

21

Overall Rank:

88

Average Rating:

 85 (1,345 votes)

Comments:

122

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Rubber Soul 

 The Beatles

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Brian Wilson said it was the first album without fillers, I wouldn't go that far but it was the first Beatles album where they realized they weren't tied to the standards of what pop or rock music was or could be. They threw expectations out the window and wrote songs they wanted and it changed the world. [First added to this chart: 01/02/2016]

Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

2,339 charts

Rank Score:

27,606

Rank in 1965:

2

Rank in 1960s:

9

Overall Rank:

28

Average Rating:

 88 (3,362 votes)

Comments:

261

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Electric Ladyland 

 The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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My highest rated double album. Do you know how hard it is to nail the perfect double album? All those tracks? There is always a case that you could throw away the weaker tracks to make a solid single album but you can't make that case with Jimi's Electric Ladyland. Each track pushes what most think a guitar is capable of at the same time remaining catchy and approachable. Amazing riffs with even more amazing solos. The weaker tracks still hold their own against contemporary tracks at the time and the stand outs are some of the best rock songs recorded. All Along the Watchtower is so over played and every time it comes on the radio I crank it up! Just so well produced and the tones Jimi achieves on his solos on Watchtower still can't be reproduced by today's musicians. [First added to this chart: 01/02/2016]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

1,686 charts

Rank Score:

17,922

Rank in 1968:

2

Rank in 1960s:

14

Overall Rank:

58

Average Rating:

 86 (1,975 votes)

Comments:

109

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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	1	2%
1960s	17	34%
1970s	17	34%
1980s	10	20%
1990s	4	8%
2000s	0	0%
2010s	1	2%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
The Beatles	6	12%
King Crimson	4	8%
Pink Floyd	3	6%
Bob Dylan	3	6%
David Bowie	2	4%
Rush	2	4%
Pixies	2	4%
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Country	Albums	%
	27	54%
	18	36%
	2	4%
	1	2%
	1	2%
	1	2%

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90/100	08/18/2017 13:57	FunkyStudent21	18	83/100
90/100	05/15/2017 11:42	Johnnyo	2,491	80/100
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From FunkyStudent21 08/18/2017 13:57

Great Chart, nice to see a YMO album

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From Johnnyo 05/15/2017 11:42

Seriously good chart

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