Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
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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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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]
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]
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1973
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946
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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]
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]
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1969
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26,368
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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]
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]
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1991
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11,499
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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]
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
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13,524
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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]
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
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1,181
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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]
Genre: Progressive Rock, Art Rock
KEY TRACK(S): Dogs, Sheep
INSTANT-CLASSIC
[First added to this chart: 06/23/2016]
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1977
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21,085
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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]
Genre: Art Rock, Progressive Rock
KEY TRACK(S): Every song is a masterpiece
INSTANT CLASSIC
[First added to this chart: 06/23/2016]
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1973
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55,979
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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]
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]
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1968
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16,548
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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]
Genre: Dub, Dream Pop, Neo-psychedelia
KEY TRACK(S): Best if experienced in whole
INSTANT CLASSIC
[First added to this chart: 11/13/2017]
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1996
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5,338
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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]
Genre: Progressive Rock, Experimental Rock
KEY TRACK(S): One More Red Nightmare, Red, Starless
FLIP-FLOP [First added to this chart: 06/29/2016]
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1974
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9,493
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 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% |
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| 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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44 | 44% | |
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36 | 36% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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BestEverAlbums 03/15/2021 08:00 in Chart of the day (#3430): By discojets1
BestEverAlbums 03/15/2021 08:00 in Chart of the day (#3430): By discojets1“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by discojets1 () 1. A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren (1973) 2. In The Court Of The Crimson King by King Crimson (1969) 3. Spiderland by Slint (1991) 4. Lonerism by Tame Impala (2012) 5. Flood by ボリス (2000) 6. Animals by Pink Floyd (1977)…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 01/15/2020 09:00 in Chart of the day (#3006): By discojets1
BestEverAlbums 01/15/2020 09:00 in Chart of the day (#3006): By discojets1“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by discojets1 () 1. A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren (1973) 2. In The Court Of The Crimson King by King Crimson (1969) 3. Lonerism by Tame Impala (2012) 4. Spiderland by Slint (1991) 5. Flood by Boris (2000) 6. Loveless by My Bloody…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 05/21/2018 08:00 in Chart of the day (#2402): By discojets1
BestEverAlbums 05/21/2018 08:00 in Chart of the day (#2402): By discojets1“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by discojets1 () 1. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis (1974) 2. Crime Of The Century by Supertramp (1974) 3. Spiderland by Slint (1991) 4. Animals by Pink Floyd (1977) 5. In The Court Of The Crimson King by King Crimson (1969) 6. Remain…”
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ForegroundNoise 05/21/2018 13:45 | #215344
ForegroundNoise 05/21/2018 13:45 | #215344
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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manurock 05/21/2018 09:44 | #215337
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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LedZep TOP 100 COMMENTER 02/27/2017 19:15 | #186485
LedZep TOP 100 COMMENTER 02/27/2017 19:15 | #186485
Just listening to Selling England and thinking how I love that and Foxtrot (also SLOW BURN albums as you've put it), and I don't like Lamb that much... Hope that will change. Oh and did I mention how good this chart is?
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WildHorses 09/15/2016 03:09 | #175002
WildHorses 09/15/2016 03:09 | #175002
35 albums in common says a lot about our common tastes, but it is never too much to compliment a fellow that can really appreciate the same taste. Great chart!
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TheHutts 02/13/2017 17:59 | #185510
I like your INSTANT CLASSIC,FLIP-FLOP, and SLOW BURN categories - I'm sure once my chart gets to 100, we'll have lots in common. We're already at 10/40.
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