Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by 
RoundTheBend 
Here's my old 2013 chart: http://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?c=31041
In 2016 I listened to something like 1,600 albums (selected first from the top 100 of each decade on this site, but then some gems and recommendations) and reassessed what music I truly thought was good in that moment, rating them song for song and averaging out the album. I feel like I only scratched the surface in some areas while in others it was liberating discoveries. Obviously there were some reassessments of known favorites.
Along the way I discovered some prejudices with my own initial gut checks... like I thought I had to put Nevermind in my top 10 (not because of popularity, but because I thought it was a top 10 album) and maybe that is true and maybe it isn't. I realize this process is ever changing, and in 6 months it might change again, but no, I don't need to have my top 10 the gut check what "should" be in my top 10. The mathematical approach I did was both blind and at times shocking. It also wasn't perfect.
Some give me a hard time for liking my "big artists", but ever since I was 14 I kind of made this decision that I like big bands... they have great discographies, and felt other artists failed at creating something with true staying power, even if it was pretty cool for the time. Somehow my favorite aesthetic is that pop (very loose use of this term) group like Nirvana or U2 who can both appeal to the blue collar and the white collar - that sweet sour pop yet not pop, the artist who happens to play in the medium of pop, if you will... or maybe it's the pop artisan who aspires to make great art. To me great art best puts a mirror against humanity and conveys emotions and discusses ideas in powerful/meaningful ways. Great musicians are those who can do it in a beautifully tonal landscape.
I've also decided to go one artist per album on my overall. There's times when I say, why would I not put a 100 album on my list just because I want another artist on my list, who maybe really has an 80 album, then I realized at the end of this project, I wouldn't be able to fit all of my 80 or higher albums on this list... or 5 lists, so here it is 1 album per artist with the lowest score of 86.6.
Well it's 2018 now... I'm ready to revamp again (sometimes I look at it and I'm disappointed and sometimes I look at it and say, yeah, that feels about right), but this time incorporating my review of western music before 1950... WIP that probably will take a year or so... idk.
Starting to add descriptors and genre's from RYM to be a little more conscious of why I love these albums. It's a bit of unconscious competency for me sometimes. I will never use the genre's pop rock, indie rock, singer/songwriter to describe anything but garbage that doesn't have enough style to be unique. Also have decided I need to stop my stream of conscious ramblings and quote more thought out writings about albums. I usually am writing on this site after a 10 hour work day and mostly sound like incoherent ramblings than anything really constructive, even if I know better. I saw someone else do this as well and thought it a nice touch to their chart. If it's in quotes and references a user, it's not my words.
- Chart updated: 02/22/2021 03:15
- (Created: 06/02/2011 05:12).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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This is nearly me giving the finger to the Status Quo... almost any of my top 10 could be #1.
Alternative, Americana, Ambient Pop
passionate, uplifting, atmospheric, melodic/soundscape palette, political
"Is there a more life-affirming album than The Joshua Tree? Bono’s soaring voice and with The Edge’s revolutionary guitar style take the listener through a spiritual, socially conscious atmosphere of the most intense of human feeling. The Joshua Tree is a breath of clean air. It was meant to be listened to while driving across America, and has an intensely personal meaning...
But in all the desolation of some of the topics of the album: death, loss, heroin addiction, discontent, there is one unbreakable theme of this album: hope. U2’s unbreakable mission of hope is on full display on this album. The songs are dripping with a sense of seeking spiritual renewal. If you close your eyes and listen to Bono’s beautiful tenor, and some of the best guitar work in rock that doesn’t distract with lengthy solos, you might just find some spiritual renewal on the Joshua Tree." - corenfro, BEA
The Joshua Tree (1987): 100
Achtung Baby (1991): 100
Zooropa (1993): 96.5
War (1983): 94
Under A Blood Red Sky (1983): 93.75
Boy (1980): 93.6
Original Soundtracks 1 (U2&Eno/Passengers in 1995): 93.5
Rattle And Hum (1988): 92.9
All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000): 92.7
Pop (1997): 91.6
The Unforgettable Fire (1984): 91.5
No Line On The Horizon (2009): 90
October (1981): 88.6
Songs of Innocence (2014): 87
How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb (2004): 85.4
Songs Of Experience (2017): 81.1 [First added to this chart: 06/01/2011]
Alternative, Americana, Ambient Pop
passionate, uplifting, atmospheric, melodic/soundscape palette, political
"Is there a more life-affirming album than The Joshua Tree? Bono’s soaring voice and with The Edge’s revolutionary guitar style take the listener through a spiritual, socially conscious atmosphere of the most intense of human feeling. The Joshua Tree is a breath of clean air. It was meant to be listened to while driving across America, and has an intensely personal meaning...
But in all the desolation of some of the topics of the album: death, loss, heroin addiction, discontent, there is one unbreakable theme of this album: hope. U2’s unbreakable mission of hope is on full display on this album. The songs are dripping with a sense of seeking spiritual renewal. If you close your eyes and listen to Bono’s beautiful tenor, and some of the best guitar work in rock that doesn’t distract with lengthy solos, you might just find some spiritual renewal on the Joshua Tree." - corenfro, BEA
The Joshua Tree (1987): 100
Achtung Baby (1991): 100
Zooropa (1993): 96.5
War (1983): 94
Under A Blood Red Sky (1983): 93.75
Boy (1980): 93.6
Original Soundtracks 1 (U2&Eno/Passengers in 1995): 93.5
Rattle And Hum (1988): 92.9
All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000): 92.7
Pop (1997): 91.6
The Unforgettable Fire (1984): 91.5
No Line On The Horizon (2009): 90
October (1981): 88.6
Songs of Innocence (2014): 87
How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb (2004): 85.4
Songs Of Experience (2017): 81.1 [First added to this chart: 06/01/2011]
Year of Release:
1987
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19,910
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Ballet, Modernism, Russian Folk
Violent, Avant-Garde, Nature, Mythic
"Certainly, the impact of this legendary event (as well as similarly "colorful" receptions to the work elsewhere) expedited its recognition as an all-around seminal occurrence and achievement in the social history and art of the twentieth century. In understanding early reactions to Rite, it is worth considering that while Stravinsky was at a relatively early stage in his career, a cadre of older, well-known, more traditionally aligned composers -- Strauss, Saint-Saëns, Sibelius, Elgar, and yes, Rachmaninov -- remained active and retained a good deal of currency with audiences. At the same time, the scenario adopted by the Rite collaborators -- Stravinsky, folklorist and artist Roerich, choreographer Nijinsky, impresario Diaghilev -- was far from the usual genteel, sentimental, and romantic themes that had theretofore dominated ballet. This collection of "Scenes from Pagan Russia" (the work's subtitle) concerns itself with an exploration of nature, both human and that of the earth itself, through the rituals of renewal -- ultimately, human sacrifice -- of an earlier, "primitive" society." - Michael Rodman, AllMusic
Violent, Avant-Garde, Nature, Mythic
"Certainly, the impact of this legendary event (as well as similarly "colorful" receptions to the work elsewhere) expedited its recognition as an all-around seminal occurrence and achievement in the social history and art of the twentieth century. In understanding early reactions to Rite, it is worth considering that while Stravinsky was at a relatively early stage in his career, a cadre of older, well-known, more traditionally aligned composers -- Strauss, Saint-Saëns, Sibelius, Elgar, and yes, Rachmaninov -- remained active and retained a good deal of currency with audiences. At the same time, the scenario adopted by the Rite collaborators -- Stravinsky, folklorist and artist Roerich, choreographer Nijinsky, impresario Diaghilev -- was far from the usual genteel, sentimental, and romantic themes that had theretofore dominated ballet. This collection of "Scenes from Pagan Russia" (the work's subtitle) concerns itself with an exploration of nature, both human and that of the earth itself, through the rituals of renewal -- ultimately, human sacrifice -- of an earlier, "primitive" society." - Michael Rodman, AllMusic
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Alternative, Jangle Pop, [mixed bag]
bittersweet, melodic/soundscape palette, political, passionate
The R.E.M. album Kurt Cobain put in his top 50. I couldn't find a great quote that really gets this album. I feel the irony/mockery, yet at the same time sincere pop songs of Stand or Pop Song 89 aren't really understood. The politics in World Leader Pretend and Orange Crush. The emotional powerhouse of Hairshirt, The Wrong Child, or You Are The Everything. It is the perfect mixture of all things R.E.M. or perhaps a culmination of the best of rock music: "Musically, Green quotes a lot of sources. Listen closely and you can hear references to the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Sly Stone and others." - Michael Azerrad, Rolling Stone
Green (1988): 100
Automatic For The People (1992): 96.2
Accelerate (2008): 95.4
Eponymous (1988): 92.5
Monster (1994): 91.6
Murmur (1983): 90.8
Out Of Time (1991): 90
Collapse Into Now (2011): 89.5
New Adventures In Hi-Fi (1996): 87.5
Up (1998):87.5
Around The Sun (2004): 87.3
Fables Of The Reconstruction (1985): 86.8
Document (1987): 86.8
Chronic Town (1982): 85
Reckoning (1984): 84
Lifes Rich Pageant (1986): 83.3
Reveal (2001):79
Dead Letter Office (1987): 70 [First added to this chart: 06/01/2011]
bittersweet, melodic/soundscape palette, political, passionate
The R.E.M. album Kurt Cobain put in his top 50. I couldn't find a great quote that really gets this album. I feel the irony/mockery, yet at the same time sincere pop songs of Stand or Pop Song 89 aren't really understood. The politics in World Leader Pretend and Orange Crush. The emotional powerhouse of Hairshirt, The Wrong Child, or You Are The Everything. It is the perfect mixture of all things R.E.M. or perhaps a culmination of the best of rock music: "Musically, Green quotes a lot of sources. Listen closely and you can hear references to the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Sly Stone and others." - Michael Azerrad, Rolling Stone
Green (1988): 100
Automatic For The People (1992): 96.2
Accelerate (2008): 95.4
Eponymous (1988): 92.5
Monster (1994): 91.6
Murmur (1983): 90.8
Out Of Time (1991): 90
Collapse Into Now (2011): 89.5
New Adventures In Hi-Fi (1996): 87.5
Up (1998):87.5
Around The Sun (2004): 87.3
Fables Of The Reconstruction (1985): 86.8
Document (1987): 86.8
Chronic Town (1982): 85
Reckoning (1984): 84
Lifes Rich Pageant (1986): 83.3
Reveal (2001):79
Dead Letter Office (1987): 70 [First added to this chart: 06/01/2011]
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1988
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[genre here is a mess imo - it's not definitively anything...???]
warm, eclectic, rhythmic, poetic
"1986 saw the release of an album that took world music to its ultimate peak of exposure, where Simon created an album about isolation and redemption that transcended world music to become the whole world's eclectic album.
With a mixture of musical styles, including pop, a cappella, and African roots genres, Simon created these magnificent compositions inspired by his journey to South Africa, collaborating with both African and American artists.
What I pay particular attention to on this great album is the bass of each song. The bass works as an unusual template here that I haven't heard this distinctive before - it sort of works as the essence of everything that happens on the album.
The production is also stellar - Simon, working with the best musicians from the black townships, brought a fluid energy and expertise to the soundscape with the help of guitarist Ray Phiri and not to leave out, "Ladysmith Black Mambazo" (who had their career basically based on the popularity of this album).
Here, Simon created an album about isolation and Apartheid and redemption that transcends world music. The bright grooves accompany the sharp, intelligent, strange and funny lyrics which altogether makes this one of my favorite albums of all time." - calsper, BEA
Graceland (1986): 100
You're The One (2000): 92.7
Stranger To Stranger (2016): 90
Negotiations And Love Songs 1971-1986 (1988): 88.1
There Goes Rhymin' Simon (1973):87
Surprise (2006): 86.3
Hearts And Bones (1983): 85
So Beautiful Or So What (2011): 85
Still Crazy After All These Years (1975): 84.5
Paul Simon (1972): 77.2
One-Trick Pony (1980): 76
The Rhythm Of The Saints (1990): 70 [First added to this chart: 07/08/2016]
warm, eclectic, rhythmic, poetic
"1986 saw the release of an album that took world music to its ultimate peak of exposure, where Simon created an album about isolation and redemption that transcended world music to become the whole world's eclectic album.
With a mixture of musical styles, including pop, a cappella, and African roots genres, Simon created these magnificent compositions inspired by his journey to South Africa, collaborating with both African and American artists.
What I pay particular attention to on this great album is the bass of each song. The bass works as an unusual template here that I haven't heard this distinctive before - it sort of works as the essence of everything that happens on the album.
The production is also stellar - Simon, working with the best musicians from the black townships, brought a fluid energy and expertise to the soundscape with the help of guitarist Ray Phiri and not to leave out, "Ladysmith Black Mambazo" (who had their career basically based on the popularity of this album).
Here, Simon created an album about isolation and Apartheid and redemption that transcends world music. The bright grooves accompany the sharp, intelligent, strange and funny lyrics which altogether makes this one of my favorite albums of all time." - calsper, BEA
Graceland (1986): 100
You're The One (2000): 92.7
Stranger To Stranger (2016): 90
Negotiations And Love Songs 1971-1986 (1988): 88.1
There Goes Rhymin' Simon (1973):87
Surprise (2006): 86.3
Hearts And Bones (1983): 85
So Beautiful Or So What (2011): 85
Still Crazy After All These Years (1975): 84.5
Paul Simon (1972): 77.2
One-Trick Pony (1980): 76
The Rhythm Of The Saints (1990): 70 [First added to this chart: 07/08/2016]
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1986
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11,832
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Psychedelic Soul, Funk, Pop Soul
hopeful, funky, melodic/soundscape palette, human connection
I would put Stand! here, but honestly feel like this is their best collection of songs and I don't think they were album oriented anyway.
"Sly & The Family Stone’s most enduring accomplishment was to enhance their relentless and progressive funkiness, then to distill it down into a format that was more commercially friendly, getting back to the music within the funk construct … and for that aspect alone, Sly will be remembered for all time, as no one has been able to accomplish this aspect with the grace and harmonic texture that he brought to life.
Now, I’m not saying that James Brown wasn’t good, indeed he was, yet James was never able to apply the essence of what Sly was hearing in his head, even though the two were traveling down the same path when it came to social integrity, justice, freedom and empowerment for black Americans at the time, along with an abiding love of the sounds." - streetmouse, RYM
Greatest Hits (1970): 98.7
Stand! (1969):95
Life (1968): 85
There's A Riot Goin' On (1971): 80
Dance To The Music (1968): 80
A Whole New Thing (1967): 80
Fresh (1973): 80 [First added to this chart: 06/01/2011]
hopeful, funky, melodic/soundscape palette, human connection
I would put Stand! here, but honestly feel like this is their best collection of songs and I don't think they were album oriented anyway.
"Sly & The Family Stone’s most enduring accomplishment was to enhance their relentless and progressive funkiness, then to distill it down into a format that was more commercially friendly, getting back to the music within the funk construct … and for that aspect alone, Sly will be remembered for all time, as no one has been able to accomplish this aspect with the grace and harmonic texture that he brought to life.
Now, I’m not saying that James Brown wasn’t good, indeed he was, yet James was never able to apply the essence of what Sly was hearing in his head, even though the two were traveling down the same path when it came to social integrity, justice, freedom and empowerment for black Americans at the time, along with an abiding love of the sounds." - streetmouse, RYM
Greatest Hits (1970): 98.7
Stand! (1969):95
Life (1968): 85
There's A Riot Goin' On (1971): 80
Dance To The Music (1968): 80
A Whole New Thing (1967): 80
Fresh (1973): 80 [First added to this chart: 06/01/2011]
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Roots Reggae, Reggae, Pop Reggae
Uplifting, optimistic, warm, conscious
"Some may argue that the compilation shortchanges his groundbreaking early ska work or his status as a political commentator, but this isn't meant to be definitive, it's meant to be an introduction, sampling the very best of his work. And it does that remarkably well, offering all of his genre-defying greats and an illustration of his excellence, warmth, and humanity. In a way, it is perfect since it gives a doubter or casual fan anything they could want. Let's face it, the beauty and simplicity of Marley's music was as important as his message, and that's captured particularly well here." - Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AllMusic
Legend 1984 97.8
Exodus 1977 84.5
Uprising 1980 84
Live! 1975 82.5
Natty Dread 1974 81.1
Babylon By Bus 1978 [First added to this chart: 07/08/2016]
Uplifting, optimistic, warm, conscious
"Some may argue that the compilation shortchanges his groundbreaking early ska work or his status as a political commentator, but this isn't meant to be definitive, it's meant to be an introduction, sampling the very best of his work. And it does that remarkably well, offering all of his genre-defying greats and an illustration of his excellence, warmth, and humanity. In a way, it is perfect since it gives a doubter or casual fan anything they could want. Let's face it, the beauty and simplicity of Marley's music was as important as his message, and that's captured particularly well here." - Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AllMusic
Legend 1984 97.8
Exodus 1977 84.5
Uprising 1980 84
Live! 1975 82.5
Natty Dread 1974 81.1
Babylon By Bus 1978 [First added to this chart: 07/08/2016]
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1984
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3,764
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Sophisti-Pop, Jangle Pop, Pop Soul
sarcastic, satirical, bittersweet, pessimistic [First added to this chart: 07/08/2016]
sarcastic, satirical, bittersweet, pessimistic [First added to this chart: 07/08/2016]
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Post-Punk, Gothic Rock, New Wave
melancholic, sombre, melodic/soundscape palette, eclectic
I would put Disintegration here, but honestly feel like this is their best collection of songs. I know Greatest Hits/compilations are given a hard time on BEA, but if I have one album to represent this artist, this is it. [First added to this chart: 07/08/2016]
melancholic, sombre, melodic/soundscape palette, eclectic
I would put Disintegration here, but honestly feel like this is their best collection of songs. I know Greatest Hits/compilations are given a hard time on BEA, but if I have one album to represent this artist, this is it. [First added to this chart: 07/08/2016]
Year of Release:
1986
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546
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Pop Soul, Contemporary R&B, Synth Funk
energetic, sensual, passionate, anthemic, eclectic [First added to this chart: 07/08/2016]
energetic, sensual, passionate, anthemic, eclectic [First added to this chart: 07/08/2016]
Year of Release:
1982
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16,967
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Alt-Country, Contemporary Folk, Slowcore
atmospheric, mellow, nocturnal, sombre [First added to this chart: 02/03/2012]
atmospheric, mellow, nocturnal, sombre [First added to this chart: 02/03/2012]
Year of Release:
1988
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1,048
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1950s | 6 | 6% | |
| 1960s | 16 | 16% | |
| 1970s | 10 | 10% | |
| 1980s | 17 | 17% | |
| 1990s | 19 | 19% | |
| 2000s | 26 | 26% | |
| 2010s | 5 | 5% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Brian Wilson | 1 | 1% | |
| Arcade Fire | 1 | 1% | |
| The Anniversary | 1 | 1% | |
| Big Audio Dynamite II | 1 | 1% | |
| Portishead | 1 | 1% | |
| The Postal Service | 1 | 1% | |
| Black Sabbath | 1 | 1% | |
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From spigelwii 04/05/2024 10:52
spigelwii 04/05/2024 10:52
A really incredible chart, and a shining example of what we should all be striving for on this site. Very inspirational to me as I continue to rate and review all the music that I've collected over the years.
Oh, and your choices? The first one that jumped out was Get Behind Me Satan as the best White Stripes album. You are OBVIOUSLY a person of excellent taste.
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90/100
From WillyMac 03/29/2021 14:42
Very eclectic and wide-ranging. I love your choices from the 1950s and the way you don't go overboard on the 1970s like so many charts on this site. Your inclusion of compilation albums was surprising to me... both surprising to see them, and surprisingly good choices.
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95/100
From EyeKanFly 01/04/2021 14:35
EyeKanFly 01/04/2021 14:35
I rated your chart 85/100 back in 2013 and I think I gotta come back and bump that up a bit. I don't personally follow the 1-album-per-artist rule and I'm also not huge on adding compilations, but the amount of thought and effort you've put into the notes for every album here really shows. One thing I love is how even though you've limited yourself to a album per artist, you've also ranked the other albums (at least for the top half or so of the chart). This gives a fuller picture of your preferences, which is really incredible. You get the best of both worlds: diversity of artists PLUS a true ranking of your favorite albums even. There's some fantastic stuff here, lot's in common but also a lot I need to revisit or check out for the first time.
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85/100
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ExTeaSea 11/27/2020 04:08
ExTeaSea 11/27/2020 04:08
Interesting chart! 20 artists in common. Love your notes for Mellon Collie. Some of the best notes for any album on this site. It's my all time favorite album.
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salahshoori 09/21/2020 03:52
salahshoori 09/21/2020 03:52
It's an outstanding chart. It would be a crime if I rated your chart any less than perfect.
Our tastes might differ a little and that's the way it should be, what would be the point of user charts if all the users had the same taste in music?
I don't agree with your way of rating albums though. I believe an album should be an experience as a whole. A "great" album has to be able to change your state, mentally. A collection of 10/10 songs isn't necessarily a great album IMHO.
Thanks for sharing!
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90/100
From WillyMac 08/23/2020 13:28
Hard to knock virtually any of your choices (that I've heard). Loved that you ranked other albums by the same band, and find them very different than how I would rank most of them, but appreciate that your perspective is unique. Thx.
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From RoundTheBend 06/18/2020 03:15
RoundTheBend 06/18/2020 03:15
Thanks for all the kind comments. I have updated this charts comments/descriptors, etc. over the past 4 years, but not the rankings/inclusions much. I desperately need to revamp since I have a spreadsheet/took a more deliberate approach on music I like, but wasn't as pencil headed about. I'm just afraid to touch anything... haha.
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100/100
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Jameth 06/15/2020 19:03
Jameth 06/15/2020 19:03
I don’t think I’ve been here since last year, and I’m honestly a little stunned at all the power pop and alternative...given how much classical and jazz you seem to listen to. But hey, it’s your chart, so kick it your way.
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85/100
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StefanR10 06/15/2020 12:12
StefanR10 06/15/2020 12:12
Good work I like it a little bit much of compilations but ok they have great songs on it. So I gone you 85 points.
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95/100
From LankyLen 10/16/2019 11:41
Points for Mellon Collie and Graceland I’m the top 10. I can’t justify a greatest hits collection on the list though, although those songs are great.
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