Top 56 Greatest Music Albums
by catalam1234 
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Here's some of the most interesting, musically rich, deep and overrall brilliant albums that the genre of hip hop has given.
The music in this list is grimy, jazzy, rock infused, R&B and soul flavoured, experimental, futuristic, organic, funky, spriritual, etc. Also, you'l find here a great variety of styles, sounds, lyricism and characters. Enough to drown yourself into and discover the genre.
When listening to an album you need to dechiper what the MC's is telling, I highly recommend checking the Genius.com page.
- Chart updated: 10/19/2018 22:15
- (Created: 09/09/2016 13:18).
- Chart size: 56 albums.
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It's one of the most forward-looking hip hop records ever released, an album that mixes its motifs of fear and curiosity with progressive and immaculate production. The music is deeply rooted in funk and combines a Southern freshed-out flavor with spirituality and ethereality.
From the psychedelic guitars, soulful pianos, horns, strings, deep double-bass and chunky harmonicas (!), to the verses delivered by the two MCs, everything is distilled to perfection.
Lyrically, much of this work features poetic introspection about the desolation of the human condition, whether that includes drug addiction, precarious relationships, fear of overreaching technology or death.
Of course, the silver lining of that oppressive atmosphere is the "light at the end of the tunnel" that the artists see: meditation, friendship and love. [First added to this chart: 09/17/2016]
From the psychedelic guitars, soulful pianos, horns, strings, deep double-bass and chunky harmonicas (!), to the verses delivered by the two MCs, everything is distilled to perfection.
Lyrically, much of this work features poetic introspection about the desolation of the human condition, whether that includes drug addiction, precarious relationships, fear of overreaching technology or death.
Of course, the silver lining of that oppressive atmosphere is the "light at the end of the tunnel" that the artists see: meditation, friendship and love. [First added to this chart: 09/17/2016]
Year of Release:
1998
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5,885
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It's a Technicolor display of funk mixed with surreal soul & jazz explosions that serve as a bombastic victory lap to both the MCs and the whole Dirty South, opening the doors for vulnerability and soul searching expressionism in a genre that desperately needed it. This epic, compellingly flawed album grooves deep down on polished and danceable music that’s nothing but good fun.
The first part of the album is a progressive take on traditional hip hop, infused with heavy bass, old school drum machines and a plethora of keys and synths. The effortless swagger and lyricism of the MC creates an aura that's just cool and confident. It's a work that expresses deep respect for the genre and passion for its evolution, in a career-defining statement of southern ethos and pride.
The second part is the most experimental, and remains one of the weirdest and most caustic moments in the genre. In its Prince infatuation, the MC explores jazz classics, neo-soul, futuristic pop, R&B, anthemic rock and, of course, breathless hip hop, in search for an answer to his existentialist questions about life, destiny and love. In its fair share, it's a mess of a work, with only the MC's determination and charisma holding it all altogether.
Together, those two permutations of the same passion (sunbathed party-rap and boundaryless soul experimentation) form an album which succeeds at painting a picture about the many joys in life. [First added to this chart: 11/09/2016]
The first part of the album is a progressive take on traditional hip hop, infused with heavy bass, old school drum machines and a plethora of keys and synths. The effortless swagger and lyricism of the MC creates an aura that's just cool and confident. It's a work that expresses deep respect for the genre and passion for its evolution, in a career-defining statement of southern ethos and pride.
The second part is the most experimental, and remains one of the weirdest and most caustic moments in the genre. In its Prince infatuation, the MC explores jazz classics, neo-soul, futuristic pop, R&B, anthemic rock and, of course, breathless hip hop, in search for an answer to his existentialist questions about life, destiny and love. In its fair share, it's a mess of a work, with only the MC's determination and charisma holding it all altogether.
Together, those two permutations of the same passion (sunbathed party-rap and boundaryless soul experimentation) form an album which succeeds at painting a picture about the many joys in life. [First added to this chart: 11/09/2016]
Year of Release:
2003
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2,481
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[First added to this chart: 05/13/2017]
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2000
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5,161
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[First added to this chart: 09/17/2016]
Year of Release:
1996
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2,677
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[First added to this chart: 05/13/2017]
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1994
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783
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Top 56 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1980s | 6 | 11% | |
| 1990s | 26 | 46% | |
| 2000s | 17 | 30% | |
| 2010s | 7 | 13% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Kanye West | 6 | 11% | |
| OutKast | 5 | 9% | |
| A Tribe Called Quest | 3 | 5% | |
| Kendrick Lamar | 3 | 5% | |
| Public Enemy | 2 | 4% | |
| Jay-Z | 2 | 4% | |
| De La Soul | 2 | 4% | |
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Top 56 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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| Up 4 from 25th to 21st Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z |
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| Down 2 from 21st to 23rd The Blueprint by Jay-Z |
| Down 1 from 23rd to 24th The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem |
| Down 1 from 24th to 25th The Money Store by Death Grips |
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I liked the list once I realized it was a best 40 hip hop albums of all time.
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From catalam1234 09/09/2016 13:29
Yes, this is a 40 Best Hip Hop albums of all Time, with some mini-reviews of the 5 Very Best. If you're interested in knowing my opinon on certain albums on this list, just PM me.
PS. Could not wait until being allowed to make Custom Charts. When I reach that point, i'll make the Custom chart and modify this to put the best albums of all time, ALL Genres.
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