Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by CharlieBarley

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Welcome one, welcome all. These are some of my favourite albums of all time. Each album means something to me, even the relatively new ones. Just over half of them I discovered in the period of the early 1990s when I was aged 15-20, although not all of those albums are 90's albums. That was when I got into music in a big way, as many teenagers do. Then current music and many classic albums. And my personal discovery of music is ongoing. For me, music is a form of connection with something greater, of solace, of self-expression and a way of channelling feelings. There are many memories here. And new ones are still being created. I have tried to make this chart represent periods from many different stages in my life also. It is subject to change as I remember other albums I like or as I discover new, or even older albums. Enjoy!

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(Created: 08/06/2016 19:37).
Chart size: 100 albums.

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Moby

Great album. My favourite by Moby. I like the tracks Extreme Ways, We Are All Made Of Stars and Harbour (with Sinead O'Connor), best. [First added to this chart: 01/28/2018]

Year of Release:

2002

Appears in:

130 charts

Rank Score:

648

Rank in 2002:

Rank in 2000s:

409

Overall Rank:

2,451

Average Rating:

72 (165 votes)

Comments:

82. (=)

And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow

Weyes Blood

Terrific album. Great vocals. haunting melodies. It is a top-tier album. I feel good when I listen to Weyes Blood. Creates a beautiful atmosphere. I look forward to many more of her albums. [First added to this chart: 04/03/2023]

Year of Release:

2022

Appears in:

259 charts

Rank Score:

988

Rank in 2022:

Rank in 2020s:

Overall Rank:

1,721

Average Rating:

79 (219 votes)

Comments:

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The Harder They Come
Soundtrack compilation

Various Artists

I heard this only a few years ago and I love it. Jimmy Cliff's contributions are great, albeit two tracks are repeated. But what we have is a fine album. Pressure Drop by Toots and the Maytals is one of my favourite tracks of all time as is Cliff's Many Rivers To Cross. The Melodians, with the original version of Rivers of Babylon, is another highlight. [First added to this chart: 10/10/2018]

Year of Release:

1972

Appears in:

206 charts

Rank Score:

1,184

Rank in 1972:

Rank in 1970s:

289

Overall Rank:

1,459

Average Rating:

80 (188 votes)

Comments:

84. (=)

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

King Crimson

Fabulous 60s early prog rock record, some say the first prog album, (although I never used to be a big prog fan, Pink Floyd and these guys aside.) and what an album it is! Bold, original, experimental and brilliant. And with very different moods and styles throughout. I love it. I actually got it out of the library on a recommendation from a book about acclaimed albums, a few years ago. I loved the opening track, 21st Century Schizoid Man but it took repeated listens before I fell in love with the rest of the album. Epitaph and Court of the Crimson King are totally awesome too. It really is a work of genius, and decades ahead of its time. Go hear it if you haven't already. And I saw them live in 2019. Great gig. Amazing musicians. And a terrific lead singer in Jakko Jakszyk. They had three drummers. It was powerful stuff. [First added to this chart: 04/09/2017]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

1,985 charts

Rank Score:

31,621

Rank in 1969:

Rank in 1960s:

Overall Rank:

Average Rating:

89 (2,349 votes)

Comments:

219

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Spike

Elvis Costello

This is an essential listen from a talented artist. It means a lot to me. Let Him Dangle is a great song, as is Tramp The Dirt Down, This Town and the mighty Veronica, which he co-wrote with Paul McCartney. They wrote a good few songs together at this time. I like a lot of Elvis Costello songs. He is one of my faves. [First added to this chart: 01/12/2024]

Year of Release:

1989

Appears in:

94 charts

Rank Score:

365

Rank in 1989:

Rank in 1980s:

592

Overall Rank:

3,934

Average Rating:

73 (132 votes)

Comments:

86. (=)

Maggot Brain

Funkadelic

An awesome album that at first I wasn't so hot on. Opening track Maggot Brain blew my mind when I first heard it, it's a sublime track with an amazing guitar solo by Eddie Hazell. But I was at first disappointed that the rest of the album didn't match up. But then I heard it again and again and I really grooved with it. It has lots of great tracks, and closing track Wars of Armageddon is another fine song. I am gonna go and listen to their whole back catalogue now. Clinton and co are geniuses. [First added to this chart: 10/10/2018]

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

626 charts

Rank Score:

4,286

Rank in 1971:

Rank in 1970s:

100

Overall Rank:

418

Average Rating:

82 (683 votes)

Comments:

87. (=)

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Simon & Garfunkel

Quintessential 70s album from the folksy duo. And what an album it is. Sad songs, happy songs, Hispanic songs, groovy songs. It has the lot. One of those albums that, when you hear it through you want to listen to it again. An album of my early childhood years, my Parents' had the cassette. I used to play it countless times growing up. I also like the Sounds of Silence album. [First added to this chart: 10/18/2016]

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

1,236 charts

Rank Score:

13,206

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

Overall Rank:

106

Average Rating:

84 (1,487 votes)

Comments:

88. (=)

Jubilee

Japanese Breakfast

I love Michelle Zauner's music. This is a great album. Her lyrics and her music are terrific. When this album came out I felt like it was a breath of fresh air. It still is. [First added to this chart: 04/03/2023]

Year of Release:

2021

Appears in:

321 charts

Rank Score:

1,350

Rank in 2021:

Rank in 2020s:

Overall Rank:

1,299

Average Rating:

78 (284 votes)

Comments:

89. (=)

Elastica

Great to see Justine Frischmann and her band showing the boys how it can be done. A cracking album. And still very fresh to my ears. [First added to this chart: 01/26/2018]

Year of Release:

1995

Appears in:

197 charts

Rank Score:

967

Rank in 1995:

Rank in 1990s:

326

Overall Rank:

1,756

Average Rating:

77 (210 votes)

Comments:

90. (=)

Let Love In

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

My favourite Nick Cave album and he has quite a few excellent ones. Every track is good. [First added to this chart: 09/07/2017]

Year of Release:

1994

Appears in:

472 charts

Rank Score:

3,610

Rank in 1994:

Rank in 1990s:

Overall Rank:

495

Average Rating:

82 (517 votes)

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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%

1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	3	3%
1960s	13	13%
1970s	29	29%
1980s	18	18%
1990s	25	25%
2000s	5	5%
2010s	3	3%
2020s	4	4%

Artist	Albums	%

David Bowie	3	3%
U2	3	3%
R.E.M.	2	2%
Kate Bush	2	2%
The Cure	2	2%
Various Artists	2	2%
The Beatles	2	2%
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Country	Albums	%

	43	43%
	41	41%
	5	5%
	5	5%
	1	1%
	1	1%
	1	1%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	99	99%
Yes	1	1%

Live?	Albums	%
No	98	98%
Yes	2	2%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	97	97%
Yes	3	3%

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95/100	06/21/2023 09:05	KineticEchoes02	111	88/100
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CharlieBarley 01/31/2024 21:00

Thanks Moondance.
Nice comment. I do try and be honest about my tastes.
I will have to check your chart out, see if I have read it.
Have a good day Bud.