Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by pearljammer13

Most of these notes were written 6+ years ago. Although they aren’t exactly elegantly written overall, they at least convey my original feelings about these albums and why they’re my favorites. I’m certainly too lazy to try and rewrite them all, and now I look at the original entries as a sort of time capsule to my musical tastes and thoughts in 2011 when I wrote most of them. I still try to update it a couple times a year as my tastes change and I discover more greats, new and old. Thanks for looking.

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The circumstances surrounding E's life at the time make these already beautiful and haunting songs all the more powerful. If you're like me, sometimes you might push the lyrics into the background when listening to music, but this is not an album that allows you to do that. The subject matter is much too heavy to ignore, and the way he brings it all to life is magnificent and very intense, especially when he takes the point of view of his sister. It's dark, depressing, sometimes humorous, sometimes hopeful (thankfully it ends on a hopeful note), and overall simply an essential listen. Writing these songs must have played a huge part in his healing process, and it makes listening to them a truly profound experience. Almost unbearably emotional at times. Favorite songs: Going To Your Funeral (Pt. I and II), Ant Farm, Last Stop: This Town, Climbing To The Moon. [First added to this chart: 02/04/2013]
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1998
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Only took one listen to realize this was going pretty high up on my chart. It's an amazingly catchy collection of simple, lovely melodies. If Electroshock Blues was E's depressive response to the horrible things happening in his life at the time, Daisies Of The Galaxy is the beginning of his acceptance and recovery. The sad songs are still there of course, but there are many bright and uplifting songs here too. It's wonderful to listen to this album knowing that it's seemingly a person on his way to recovering a happy life. Favorite songs: A Daisy Through Concrete, The Sound Of Fear, I Like Birds, Something Is Sacred. [First added to this chart: 02/13/2013]
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2000
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"Novocaine For The Soul" is one of my favorite 90's songs...it just captures the sound so perfectly. E has a great voice, and writes very unique songs. Favorite songs: Novocaine For The Soul, Rags To Rags, Susan's House, Manchild. [First added to this chart: 11/06/2011]
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1996
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade Albums %


1930s 0 0%
1940s 0 0%
1950s 3 3%
1960s 7 7%
1970s 9 9%
1980s 4 4%
1990s 31 31%
2000s 32 32%
2010s 14 14%
2020s 0 0%
Artist Albums %


Led Zeppelin 5 5%
Pearl Jam 4 4%
The White Stripes 3 3%
Radiohead 3 3%
The Shins 3 3%
Iron & Wine 3 3%
Eels 3 3%
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Country Albums %


United States 79 79%
United Kingdom 16 16%
Canada 3 3%
Australia 2 2%
Live? Albums %
No 99 99%
Yes 1 1%
Soundtrack? Albums %
No 99 99%
Yes 1 1%

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From 11/17/2020 02:08
I see a lot of my favorites along with a lot of new ones, so I'm excited to explore this list
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From 11/16/2020 13:58
Very interesting picks. A good list overall.
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From 01/25/2019 07:05
Great chart. Challenged my perspective on some albums I haven't paid much mind to. Also pretty cool to see Cloud Nothings so high. Love the descriptions
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From 01/24/2019 12:07
I think when I originally left a comment/rating on this chart I was being far too harsh (it was back when I had just barely joined BEA). Maybe a little too skewed to indie and grunge (and I stand by my comment about the 70s) but the personality in your notes has really grown on me, so I've upped my rating. I feel you're missing out on stuff from other countries (there are some great albums outside of the US/UK/Aus/Canada bubble you know ...) so here's some of my favourite foreign language albums, I hope you find something you like in them!

Brigitte Fontain - Comme á la Radio (1969)
Milton Nasacimento/Lô Borges - Clube Da Esquina (1972)
Fishmans - Long Season (1996)
Sigur Rós - Ágætis Byrjun (1999)
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From 12/18/2017 02:32
When I rate a chart I focus more on the willingness to explain the selections and for that alone I rate this chart highly. Considering that your taste in music is also impeccable I give you full points.
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From 12/13/2017 20:47
Love how personal it is!!!
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From 12/13/2017 13:47
Good chart dude. I love the descriptions. It has a good few artists I want to get into. Good number one. Overall very good.
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From 12/13/2017 11:25
Strange choices, that's what I like
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From 12/13/2017 10:29
Really cool chart!! I love the bios for each album, really helps to understand what exactly makes the records tick for you. If I were to put any criticism I'd just say maybe it's worth exploring more stuff that's pre-90s? (I feel so many people on this site suffer from this, me included!) Your top 4 albums from the 70s are all Zeppelin (don't get me wrong, unbelievable band) and if other kinds of rock aren't your thing then that's cool I just feel maybe you're missing out on loads of great stuff! Don't hate pls xx
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From 06/16/2017 18:16
I love Chutes Too Narrow. My uncle was actually in the Shins back in those days when they were good. I also would agree that Down on the Upside is underrated, and pretty close to as good as Superunknown.
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