Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by alexgagne

I have a strong passion for alternative rock, post-hardcore, post-punk, jazz and almost every derivatives.

Like many music aficionado, I have a tendency to overweight albums from my generation (2000s+) on an overall chart. After reviewing my list many times, every album from the 2000s that appear on my chart has a special significance and they deserve their places.

I would appreciate any comments, suggestions and/or insults.

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Noise Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
Favorite tracks: Kracked, The Lung, In A Jar, Lose
[First added to this chart: 01/04/2016]
Year of Release:
1987
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5,954
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New Wave, Post-Punk
Favorite tracks: Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On), Crosseyed And Painless, Once In A Lifetime
[First added to this chart: 01/05/2016]
Year of Release:
1980
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Rank Score:
30,730
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14. (13) Down1
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Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
Favorite tracks: Debaser, Wave Of Mutilation, Here Comes Your Man, Dead
[First added to this chart: 01/18/2016]
Year of Release:
1989
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37,394
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Baggy, Neo-Psychedelia, Britpop [First added to this chart: 01/18/2016]
Year of Release:
1989
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25,876
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Noise Rock, Alternative Rock, Post-Punk [First added to this chart: 01/08/2016]
Year of Release:
1988
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17,658
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Gothic Rock, Post-Punk, Dream Pop [First added to this chart: 07/12/2018]
Year of Release:
1989
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27,786
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Post-Punk, Jangle Pop [First added to this chart: 03/31/2016]
Year of Release:
1980
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2,553
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Synthpop, Post-Punk, New Wave [First added to this chart: 02/06/2016]
Year of Release:
1983
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6,972
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Post-Punk, Gothic Rock, Dream Pop [First added to this chart: 03/31/2017]
Year of Release:
1983
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2,252
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60. (59) Down1
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Indie Pop, Jangle Pop [First added to this chart: 01/28/2016]
Year of Release:
1984
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8,647
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade Albums %


1930s 0 0%
1940s 0 0%
1950s 4 4%
1960s 13 13%
1970s 19 19%
1980s 13 13%
1990s 15 15%
2000s 20 20%
2010s 16 16%
2020s 0 0%
Country Albums %


United States 45 45%
United Kingdom 26 26%
Canada 14 14%
Germany 3 3%
France 2 2%
Sweden 2 2%
Mixed Nationality 2 2%
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Live? Albums %
No 98 98%
Yes 2 2%

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From 11/08/2022 16:35
One of the things I look for in a chart is a strong placing for songs I’ve not heard - and you’ve sure got that. I’m sure I will love an album or two thanks to you!

Just shy of the 100 rating as The Stone Roses pre-date Britpop by a few years.
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From 11/15/2018 14:17
Nice to see James Brown, Violent Femmes and At-the Drive In on this list, otherwise its not simple and that's very cool.
Its hard to see Queen at the end positions of this chart, but its ok when you see King Crimson on the top positions)
Nice Chart!
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From 11/15/2018 09:23
Really really great picks. Some notes would be a great addition
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From 10/24/2018 15:38
in gnrl, ths is a vry strng chrt. your no.1 is prbbly the oddst thing on this chrt, but i dig it. wishlisted two or three albums i havn't hrd yet.

> I would appreciate any comments, suggestions and/or insults.

ths alne is wrth the five-star.
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From 03/19/2018 09:32
Noice
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From 03/19/2018 08:40
Not a thing not to like.
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From 01/13/2018 15:44
Pretty great, 1 per artist really works here!
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From 07/18/2017 13:07
Now that's what I call a chart.
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From 04/01/2017 13:28
Jazz and Punk - what a combo :D
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