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!

Chart updated: 04/07/2024 18:45
(Created: 08/06/2016 19:37).
Chart size: 100 albums.

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The Joshua Tree

A superb album with one of my all-time favourite opening tracks of an album. Very atmospheric. The three opening tracks to this album are awesome. And every track on here is just great. For me it's faultless. They play so well together as a band. And there isn't a duff track on it. It's a legendary album and they have a lot of good albums. Some great albums in fact. This will always be a favourite. The lyrics, the music and Bono singing like he is trying to break out of prison, to paraphrase Andrea Corr. Hard to beat. Will always be a top-tier album for me. One of a kind. [First added to this chart: 08/06/2016]

Year of Release:

1987

Appears in:

1,813 charts

Rank Score:

19,917

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Average Rating:

83 (2,389 votes)

Comments:

226

29. (28)

Achtung Baby

To follow up The Joshua Tree with such a different and exciting album was no mean feat for U2. I loved this album when it arrived. I felt it was very original. A song like 'One' became an instant classic among my peer group at sixth form College. Even though I have overheard it now I still love it. I like how they made a dance remix of 'Even Better Than The Real Thing'. And I love 'Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses'. The whole album is fantastic. I still listen to it regularly. [First added to this chart: 08/06/2016]

Year of Release:

1991

Appears in:

1,284 charts

Rank Score:

12,965

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Overall Rank:

109

Average Rating:

80 (1,788 votes)

Comments:

142

39. (38)

The Lion And The Cobra

Sinéad O'Connor

What sad news it was to find out that Sinead O'Connor had passed away and so young. I love her music. She was a beautiful and sensitive soul and was really damaged from childhood. I like a lot of her albums and it was an almost impossible choice between this album and her sublime sophomore effort I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got. Although the latter album contains her famous Prince cover Nothing Compares 2 U, which is one of my favourite songs, I just felt that song for song, this, her debut album, is a little bit stronger. My favourite songs on here are Jackie and Troy. And Mandinka was a great single. I remember seeing her promote that one in music magazine Smash Hits when I was twelve. It's only fitting that she rose to become world famous because with her feisty personality and her sublime voice. She had world-class talent. Rest in peace. [First added to this chart: 11/26/2020]

Year of Release:

1987

Appears in:

195 charts

Rank Score:

1,245

Rank in 1987:

Rank in 1980s:

221

Overall Rank:

1,392

Average Rating:

78 (190 votes)

Comments:

46. (45)

Forgiven, Not Forgotten

The Corrs

A terrific album using traditional instruments and full of great melodies. Every track is great. I like the instrumental tracks too. Means a lot to me. [First added to this chart: 06/16/2023]

Year of Release:

1995

Appears in:

42 charts

Rank Score:

174

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56. (55)

Live "Under A Blood Red Sky"
Live

Gotta have a couple of live albums in this chart and this is excellent, from one of the all-time great live bands. I discovered this album in the mid-80's, aged 10, when a friend played a cassette copy to me. It was mind-blowingly good music. It starts well with Gloria and ends well with 40, with many great tracks in between. All killer, no filler. On closing track 40 the German crowd sing along. The other concerts were in Denver and Boston. Even today this is a stirring live album. I play it all the time. I feel a live album plays to their strengths and showcases that side of their talent. [First added to this chart: 04/05/2021]

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

155 charts

Rank Score:

605

Rank in 1983:

Rank in 1980s:

399

Overall Rank:

2,569

Average Rating:

77 (307 votes)

Comments:

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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	%

U2	3	3%
David Bowie	3	3%
Bob Dylan	2	2%
Pink Floyd	2	2%
Bruce Springsteen	2	2%
Kate Bush	2	2%
R.E.M.	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.