Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by 
ShadowColossi 
Ok so I rate albums as follows:
I basically just write down all the songs, rank them from 1-5*, and then add up all the *s, / the max number of stars. For example:
Pink Floyd Animals
Pigs on the Wing pt. 1 - *****
Dogs- *****
Pigs- *****
Sheep- *****
Pigs on the Wing pt. 2- *****
25/25=10.0
This chart is a constant work in process- it's very possible it may change multiple times a day. I'm always listening to new music and my opinions on certain albums are also due to change over time- So I apologize if you liked my chart a way it was before, but they're all there anyways. I just like to keep it up to date for my tastes at the moment.
I judge music by complexity and creativity in songwriting, as well as uniqueness. So when something strikes me as well written, complex music with a unique sound, it's bound to one of my favorites. I also believe emotion is a huge thing for music, some songs portray it so well it can make you feel the same way. Anyways, enjoy my chart! Recommendations are ALWAYS welcome :)
Also, I make music and would love if you checked it out!
https://padomine.bandcamp.com/album/imperfection
- Chart updated: 02/20/2018 21:45
- (Created: 01/14/2016 05:31).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Post-Rock / Ambient Rock
To me, this album is the audible version of one moment- the moment before. That feeling you get when you know something amazing is going to happen. It's like being at the very top of a huge drop on a roller coaster. Talk Talk repeatedly bring you to the edge for a minute at most- blasting distortion, a trembling voice, and crashing drums- and a piano. Then, just as quickly as it's there- it's gone. The quiet, surreal sounds are back. And again you wait.
9.7 / 10
Favorite Track: "The Rainbow" [First added to this chart: 03/17/2016]
To me, this album is the audible version of one moment- the moment before. That feeling you get when you know something amazing is going to happen. It's like being at the very top of a huge drop on a roller coaster. Talk Talk repeatedly bring you to the edge for a minute at most- blasting distortion, a trembling voice, and crashing drums- and a piano. Then, just as quickly as it's there- it's gone. The quiet, surreal sounds are back. And again you wait.
9.7 / 10
Favorite Track: "The Rainbow" [First added to this chart: 03/17/2016]
Year of Release:
1988
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10,390
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Noise Rock / Punk Rock
One of those albums with so many distortion pedals sometimes it's impossible to know what's going on. Clocking it at 70 minutes, this one's not for people with a lack of patience, even though I promise you - if you like releases like "Future Perfect", hell even "Loveless", or your choice of any distortion-happy rock outfit, you'll love this one. The songs are all great, ranging from sweet, straight-forward alt rock tunes to songs that start with a catchy riff but dissolve into something that you can't even call a riff anymore- it's a scream. It's the sound of musicians deciding that this is the point in the song where you kick in all of the effects and go fucking ham. If that sounds like your thing, this is the record for you. Else- don't be that asshole who goes around with the whole "this gives me a headache" shit. It's not for you. Move on.
9.3 / 10
Favorite Track: "Hey Joni" [First added to this chart: 02/29/2016]
One of those albums with so many distortion pedals sometimes it's impossible to know what's going on. Clocking it at 70 minutes, this one's not for people with a lack of patience, even though I promise you - if you like releases like "Future Perfect", hell even "Loveless", or your choice of any distortion-happy rock outfit, you'll love this one. The songs are all great, ranging from sweet, straight-forward alt rock tunes to songs that start with a catchy riff but dissolve into something that you can't even call a riff anymore- it's a scream. It's the sound of musicians deciding that this is the point in the song where you kick in all of the effects and go fucking ham. If that sounds like your thing, this is the record for you. Else- don't be that asshole who goes around with the whole "this gives me a headache" shit. It's not for you. Move on.
9.3 / 10
Favorite Track: "Hey Joni" [First added to this chart: 02/29/2016]
Year of Release:
1988
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15,892
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Post-Hardcore / Indie Rock
A ferocious, fuzz-tastic record from Dinosaur Jr., "You're Living All Over Me" has been labelled as their classic, and for good reason. They're at their fuzziest, their catchiest, and at the top of their songwriting game. They utilize a surprising amount of soft/hard dynamics (which I've mentioned about 40 times by now in these fucking things.... Whoops it's just my favorite musical strategy). Their "Just Like Heaven" cover is fantastic, and I love listening to that one by itself. The others I always listen to in order, because come on. "Little Fury Things" is such a good opener. J Masic's guitar is fantastic here- some of my favorite guitar work. Fuzzy, ferocious, and flawless are the 3 f-words I use to describe his guitar playing... And it'll probably have you sitting there saying another f-word to yourself during his solos. It's like narrowing dodging a buzzsaw- it's loud, it's fast, and it'll leave you stunned.
9 / 10
Favorite Track: "Tarpit"
"Jesus
Jesus is Christ
I don't see, I don't feel
Like every little moron
I think nothing's real
I don't care" [First added to this chart: 01/16/2016]
A ferocious, fuzz-tastic record from Dinosaur Jr., "You're Living All Over Me" has been labelled as their classic, and for good reason. They're at their fuzziest, their catchiest, and at the top of their songwriting game. They utilize a surprising amount of soft/hard dynamics (which I've mentioned about 40 times by now in these fucking things.... Whoops it's just my favorite musical strategy). Their "Just Like Heaven" cover is fantastic, and I love listening to that one by itself. The others I always listen to in order, because come on. "Little Fury Things" is such a good opener. J Masic's guitar is fantastic here- some of my favorite guitar work. Fuzzy, ferocious, and flawless are the 3 f-words I use to describe his guitar playing... And it'll probably have you sitting there saying another f-word to yourself during his solos. It's like narrowing dodging a buzzsaw- it's loud, it's fast, and it'll leave you stunned.
9 / 10
Favorite Track: "Tarpit"
"Jesus
Jesus is Christ
I don't see, I don't feel
Like every little moron
I think nothing's real
I don't care" [First added to this chart: 01/16/2016]
Year of Release:
1987
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5,612
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[First added to this chart: 01/27/2016]
Year of Release:
1989
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23,540
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 5 | 5% | |
| 1970s | 11 | 11% | |
| 1980s | 4 | 4% | |
| 1990s | 25 | 25% | |
| 2000s | 27 | 27% | |
| 2010s | 28 | 28% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Animal Collective | 5 | 5% | |
| Radiohead | 5 | 5% | |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 4% | |
| Tame Impala | 3 | 3% | |
| Sigur Rós | 3 | 3% | |
| Nick Drake | 2 | 2% | |
| Elliott Smith | 2 | 2% | |
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93/100 (from 69 votes)
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80/100 | 06/19/2020 05:45 |  DriftingOrpheus | | 91/100 |
90/100 | 08/14/2019 02:07 |  ExTeaSea | | 89/100 |
100/100 | 07/07/2019 09:15 |  bertrandu | | 88/100 |
95/100 | 06/23/2019 03:38 |  Xxnu99etxX | | 90/100 |
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From Johnnyo 07/22/2025 17:23
Really, really good chart.
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dihansse 09/12/2019 04:46
dihansse 09/12/2019 04:46
@dexme: I don’t understand your comment at all: he only rated a couple of hundreds of albums, he’s chosen some fairly non standard albums albums for this top chart and he wouldn’t go into the trouble to write these long personal comments on his top albums if he was only after the points: for me this chart and the comment that go with it is a winner.
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55/100
From dexmc 09/12/2019 03:42
Your chart sucks. It only has popular albums. Stop ratings albums just because you want points. How dare you.
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90/100
From ExTeaSea 08/14/2019 02:08
ExTeaSea 08/14/2019 02:08
Really cool chart! Animal Collective and The Unicorns, nice!
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From Reppu1976 06/27/2018 01:44
Great chart!
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elo269megv 09/15/2017 18:56
elo269megv 09/15/2017 18:56
This has introduced me to so much!!
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100/100
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HoldenM 09/15/2017 12:24
HoldenM 09/15/2017 12:24
Nothing new to add. This is really amazing, still.
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From SamNassiri98 09/15/2017 12:18
Nice chart!
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DommeDamian 09/15/2017 09:19
DommeDamian 09/15/2017 09:19
Phenomenal chart my friend. Looks similar to mind, in terms of description. :)))
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100/100
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Flay 09/15/2017 08:38
Flay 09/15/2017 08:38
Great chart, I can see mine looking a bit like this in a year's time. By the way, the track on Blonde on Blonde is "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again", not "the Texas Blues".
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