Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by discojets1

Here are a few things about my chart before you need to know
- I've added in the description in each album which shows the genre of the album as well as the "key songs" on the album.
-My chart tends to move around a lot (even my top 10), because tastes are always changing
-I've also added something at the end to show how quickly I took a liking to the record.
INSTANT CLASSIC – Loved it on first listen
FLIP-FLOP – Hated it/thought it was boring on first listen, loved it after revisiting some time later
SLOW BURN – From mediocre to excellent over many listens

• Chart updated: 10/19/2020 17:15
• (Created: 06/23/2016 01:20).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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A Wizard, A True Star 

 Todd Rundgren

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After experiencing commercial success with his previous album "Something/Anything?(1972)," Todd Rundgren took a complete left turn and created a genre-bending, kaleidoscopic, psychedelic fever dream of epic proportions.

Genre: Art Rock, Progressive Rock, Experimental Rock

KEY TRACK(S): International Feel, Sometimes I Don't Know What To Feel, Just One Victory

FLIP-FLOP [First added to this chart: 06/29/2016]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

177 charts

Rank Score:

954

Rank in 1973:

39

Rank in 1970s:

346

Overall Rank:

1,767

Average Rating:

 77 (215 votes)

Comments:

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

 King Crimson

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The quintessential progressive rock album of all time. One of the strongest totalities ever recorded. Not a second is wasted.

Genre: Progressive Rock

KEY TRACK(S): 21st Century Schizoid Man, Epitaph, In The Court Of The Crimson King

INSTANT CLASSIC [First added to this chart: 06/23/2016]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

1,985 charts

Rank Score:

31,593

Rank in 1969:

2

Rank in 1960s:

7

Overall Rank:

25

Average Rating:

 89 (2,349 votes)

Comments:

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Spiderland 

 Slint

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A record unlike anything that has been recorded before or after. An ominous fusion of post hardcore, math rock, post rock, spoken and screamed vocals, and inventive song structures.

Genre: Math Rock, Rost-rock, Post-hardcore, Experimental Rock

KEY TRACK(S): Breadcrumb Trail; Good Morning, Captain; Nosferatu Man; Washer

SLOW BURN [First added to this chart: 06/03/2017]

Year of Release:

1991

Appears in:

1,020 charts

Rank Score:

13,725

Rank in 1991:

4

Rank in 1990s:

18

Overall Rank:

95

Average Rating:

 84 (1,235 votes)

Comments:

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Lonerism 

 Tame Impala

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60's and 70's inspired psychedelic rock and pop that pays tribute to the music that came before it while sounding all its own and modern. Excellent melodies and memorable songs. Timeless.

Genre: Neo-psychedelia, Alternative Rock

KEY TRACK(S): Mind Mischief, Feels Like We Only Go Backwards, Endors Toi

INSTANT CLASSIC [First added to this chart: 06/29/2016]

Year of Release:

2012

Appears in:

1,349 charts

Rank Score:

16,818

Rank in 2012:

2

Rank in 2010s:

7

Overall Rank:

79

Average Rating:

 85 (1,847 votes)

Comments:

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Flood 

 ボリス [Boris]

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The perfect "zone-out" album. A 70 minute drone metal song in 4 parts. Meditative, Atmospheric, Beautiful music.

Genre: Stoner Rock, Post-rock, Doom Metal, Minimalism

KEY TRACK(S): N/A

SLOW BURN [First added to this chart: 11/21/2018]

Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

118 charts

Rank Score:

1,309

Rank in 2000:

27

Rank in 2000s:

209

Overall Rank:

1,332

Average Rating:

 81 (143 votes)

Comments:

5

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Animals 

 Pink Floyd

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My favorite Floyd album just for the song "Dogs" alone. A nice concept record themed around George Orwell's "Animal Farm" and a nice critique on corruption in business and the music industry. A nice counterpoint during the punk era and murky and grimy compared to the sterile atmosphere of "Wish You Were Here."

Genre: Progressive Rock, Art Rock

KEY TRACK(S): Dogs, Sheep

INSTANT-CLASSIC [First added to this chart: 06/23/2016]

Year of Release:

1977

Appears in:

1,711 charts

Rank Score:

25,572

Rank in 1977:

2

Rank in 1970s:

8

Overall Rank:

36

Average Rating:

 88 (2,723 votes)

Comments:

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The Dark Side Of The Moon 

 Pink Floyd

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This album is frequently described as overrated due to its acclaim but I could not disagree more. It has impeccable flow and is a beautiful and thought provoking record. Not much I can say that hasn't already been said.

Genre: Art Rock, Progressive Rock

KEY TRACK(S): Every song is a masterpiece

INSTANT CLASSIC [First added to this chart: 06/23/2016]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

4,043 charts

Rank Score:

71,161

Rank in 1973:

1

Rank in 1970s:

1

Overall Rank:

2

Average Rating:

 92 (5,203 votes)

Comments:

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Electric Ladyland 

 The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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A sprawling psychedelic masterpiece. An album filled with rock anthems and lengthy blues and psych freak outs. Perhaps the greatest guitar album ever recorded. The best Hendrix release in my opinion. A monumental musical statement.

Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock

KEY TRACK(S): All Along The Watchtower, Voodoo Child (Slight Return), 1983...(A Mermen I Should Turn To Be, Voodoo Chile, Gypsy Eyes,

SLOW BURN [First added to this chart: 06/28/2016]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

1,628 charts

Rank Score:

18,716

Rank in 1968:

2

Rank in 1960s:

15

Overall Rank:

63

Average Rating:

 86 (1,919 votes)

Comments:

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Long Season 

 フィッシュマンズ [Fishmans]

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Relaxing, lush, warm, repetitive, and human. A beautiful 35 minute neo-psych composition with beautiful melodies and sonic experimentation. Another perfect zone-out album.

Genre: Dub, Dream Pop, Neo-psychedelia

KEY TRACK(S): Best if experienced in whole

INSTANT CLASSIC [First added to this chart: 11/13/2017]

Year of Release:

1996

Appears in:

389 charts

Rank Score:

5,350

Rank in 1996:

6

Rank in 1990s:

66

Overall Rank:

338

Average Rating:

 86 (471 votes)

Comments:

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Red 

 King Crimson

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Arguably my favorite King Crimson line up. A dissonant and heavy prog LP that foreshadowed the rise of heavy metal. "One More Red Nightmare" is perhaps one of my all time favorite drum performances by the great Bill Bruford, and "Starless" and "Red" are some of the most badass pieces of music ever recorded.

Genre: Progressive Rock, Experimental Rock

KEY TRACK(S): One More Red Nightmare, Red, Starless

FLIP-FLOP [First added to this chart: 06/29/2016]

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

838 charts

Rank Score:

10,408

Rank in 1974:

1

Rank in 1970s:

36

Overall Rank:

144

Average Rating:

 86 (1,053 votes)

Comments:

71

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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	0	0%
1960s	15	15%
1970s	37	37%
1980s	8	8%
1990s	17	17%
2000s	17	17%
2010s	6	6%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
The Beatles	6	6%
King Crimson	4	4%
Animal Collective	4	4%
Pink Floyd	4	4%
Can	3	3%
Tame Impala	3	3%
Yes	3	3%
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Country	Albums	%
	44	44%
	36	36%
	4	4%
	4	4%
	3	3%
	3	3%
	3	3%
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100/100	12/04/2021 23:05	sageamagoo	234	92/100
90/100	03/17/2021 02:53	mrmcrook	394	92/100
95/100	03/16/2021 07:43	DommeDamian	969	90/100
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From mrmcrook 03/17/2021 02:58

Love your genre notes. So many sub categories. The 'Instant Classic', 'Flip Flop' 'Slow Burner' notes were an interesting touch as well.

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From revolver94 01/15/2020 18:08

International Feel is one of the best songs I've ever heard - haven't listened to the full album in years, might have to give it another spin!

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From migl 01/15/2020 16:18

One of the most interesting charts, I've seen on this site.

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From pctrooper 01/15/2020 15:39

Lots of really good stuff here. I tried Todd Rundgren's music one time and couldn't get into it, but after checking this chart I will try again and maybe do a flip-flop like you.

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From jdenny2018 05/21/2018 22:48

Fantastic chart. Glad to see we have a lot in common. Definitely will come back to your list for the ones I'm not too familiar with

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From vancevisuals 05/21/2018 22:39

Great List!
Have a lot in common

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From ForegroundNoise 05/21/2018 13:45

When I read "progressive and artier genres and styles" I prepared myself for a by-the-numbers prog affair but was pleasantly surprised to find a real gem of a great chart! Absolutely adore the inclusions of Long Season, This Heat and Reich, would be nice to see a hip hop album or two sneak in (and some notes maybe)? Keep it up!

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From bobbyb5 05/21/2018 12:24

Great collection of artists. I have a lot of the same artists but different albums. I love these albums too though.

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From sssvnnn 05/21/2018 12:12

love your chart.

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From manurock 05/21/2018 09:44

How could I have not run onto your chart earlier I don't know. We have a similar taste and I love your top 20 (thumbs up for Animals and Crime of the Century in particular). However, I miss some key post-70's prog. Have you checked Wilson/Porcupine Tree stuff for example?

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