Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by 
joedec 
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- (Created: 07/31/2011 15:33).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Release Date - September 24, 1990
Favorite Tracks
1. Holy Wars...The Punishment Due
2. Take No Prisoners
3. Hangar 18
4. Tornado of Souls
"Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson once described their fourth album, Rust in Peace, as the rebuilding of the beast called Megadeth. I would have to say that's a perfect description of this landmark Thrash masterpiece. Once again, Megadeth went through a major lineup change, adding drummer Nick Menza and lead guitarist Marty Friedman to their ranks. This lineup would last nearly a decade, with some considering this as their best lineup. The album is ferocious as hell, with the opening track Holy Wars...The Punishment Due setting the tone perfectly. Other highlights include Hangar 18, Take No Prisoners, and of particular note, Tornado of Souls (which features one of my all time favorite solos). After everything Megadeth had gone through in the two years since their last release, Rust in Peace showed that they weren't done yet. It's considered by many to be best their best album, rivaling 1986's Peace Sells. While that is a matter of opinion, there's no denying that Rust in Peace should be in any metalhead's collection." [First added to this chart: 01/28/2019]
Favorite Tracks
1. Holy Wars...The Punishment Due
2. Take No Prisoners
3. Hangar 18
4. Tornado of Souls
"Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson once described their fourth album, Rust in Peace, as the rebuilding of the beast called Megadeth. I would have to say that's a perfect description of this landmark Thrash masterpiece. Once again, Megadeth went through a major lineup change, adding drummer Nick Menza and lead guitarist Marty Friedman to their ranks. This lineup would last nearly a decade, with some considering this as their best lineup. The album is ferocious as hell, with the opening track Holy Wars...The Punishment Due setting the tone perfectly. Other highlights include Hangar 18, Take No Prisoners, and of particular note, Tornado of Souls (which features one of my all time favorite solos). After everything Megadeth had gone through in the two years since their last release, Rust in Peace showed that they weren't done yet. It's considered by many to be best their best album, rivaling 1986's Peace Sells. While that is a matter of opinion, there's no denying that Rust in Peace should be in any metalhead's collection." [First added to this chart: 01/28/2019]
Year of Release:
1990
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4,635
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Release Date - November 8, 1980
Favorite Tracks
1. The Hammer
2. Ace Of Spades
3. Fire Fire
4. (We Are) The Roadcrew
"Every artist has a signature album that defines them. And for Motörhead, that album is their fourth, Ace of Spades. Produced by Vic Maile, Ace of Spades is the album that truly sums up Motörhead in every way. The title track does an excellent job of merging speed metal with gambling metaphors (and don't forget the joker). Other highlights include (We Are ) the Road Crew, Fire Fire, and (my personal favorite) The Hammer. Even though Lemmy hated when Motörhead was called a Metal band, their influence on the Heavy Metal genre cannot be understated. Pretty much every Metal band over the past 42 plus years have listed Motörhead as a major influence. And Ace of Spades is one of the reasons why." [First added to this chart: 01/28/2019]
Favorite Tracks
1. The Hammer
2. Ace Of Spades
3. Fire Fire
4. (We Are) The Roadcrew
"Every artist has a signature album that defines them. And for Motörhead, that album is their fourth, Ace of Spades. Produced by Vic Maile, Ace of Spades is the album that truly sums up Motörhead in every way. The title track does an excellent job of merging speed metal with gambling metaphors (and don't forget the joker). Other highlights include (We Are ) the Road Crew, Fire Fire, and (my personal favorite) The Hammer. Even though Lemmy hated when Motörhead was called a Metal band, their influence on the Heavy Metal genre cannot be understated. Pretty much every Metal band over the past 42 plus years have listed Motörhead as a major influence. And Ace of Spades is one of the reasons why." [First added to this chart: 01/28/2019]
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1980
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2,285
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Release Date - June 28, 1988
Favorite Tracks
1. Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos
2. Louder Than A Bomb
3. Rebel Without A Pause
4. Bring the Noise
"When Public Enemy released their sophomore album in 1988, group leader Chuck D said they wanted to make the Hip Hop equivalent to Marvin Gaye's What's Going On. Well it's safe to say they achieved that goal. Like What's Going On, It Takes a Nation is just as relevant not as it was upon its release. That's both a positive thing and and a negative thing. The positive being that it's considered one of the greatest albums in Hip Hop history. The negative being that some of the same problems that plagued us back in day are still being felt to this day. Chuck D is pretty much like a sportscaster in that he tells what you need to hear. And he raps in a powerful voice that demands attention and respect. Flavor Flav is a well needed contrast compared to Chuck D, and they both blend well together. Terminator X is very underrated as a DJ, and his scratching works well all throughout the album. With signature songs such as Don't Believe the Hype, Bring The Noise, and Rebel Without a Pause, It Takes a Nation is the definitive Hip Hop album that needs to be heard. It's not rhyming for the sake of riddling." [First added to this chart: 07/31/2011]
Favorite Tracks
1. Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos
2. Louder Than A Bomb
3. Rebel Without A Pause
4. Bring the Noise
"When Public Enemy released their sophomore album in 1988, group leader Chuck D said they wanted to make the Hip Hop equivalent to Marvin Gaye's What's Going On. Well it's safe to say they achieved that goal. Like What's Going On, It Takes a Nation is just as relevant not as it was upon its release. That's both a positive thing and and a negative thing. The positive being that it's considered one of the greatest albums in Hip Hop history. The negative being that some of the same problems that plagued us back in day are still being felt to this day. Chuck D is pretty much like a sportscaster in that he tells what you need to hear. And he raps in a powerful voice that demands attention and respect. Flavor Flav is a well needed contrast compared to Chuck D, and they both blend well together. Terminator X is very underrated as a DJ, and his scratching works well all throughout the album. With signature songs such as Don't Believe the Hype, Bring The Noise, and Rebel Without a Pause, It Takes a Nation is the definitive Hip Hop album that needs to be heard. It's not rhyming for the sake of riddling." [First added to this chart: 07/31/2011]
Year of Release:
1988
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7,078
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Release Date - September 7, 1988
Favorite Tracks
1. One
2. Blackened
3. ...And Justice For All
4. To Live Is To Die
"The 4th Album from Metallica, AJFA was the first album following the tragic death of Cliff Burton. It was also the first to feature Jason Newsted (despite some controversy over the bass). You would think that suffering such a tragic loss would turn the album into a downer. That's not the case at all. In fact, I can honestly say it's Metallica's angriest album to date (and yes, that includes St. Anger). You can feel the anger on tracks such as Blackened, Harvester of Sorrow, and especially closing track Dyer's Eve. AJFA is also very progressive thrash, with songs going well past the 5 minute mark. The longest track belongs to the heartfelt instrumental To Live Is to Die. However it's the song One that's definitely the highlight. Based on the novel/film Johnny Got His Gone, One would also be the first song to have a music video behind it. One of the biggest controversies surrounding this album is how low the bass is in the mix. But in all honesty, I've never really cared about that because the album kicks ass regardless of the bass issue. The Black Album may have been my first Metallica album, but it was AJFA that made me a fan of Thrash Metal." [First added to this chart: 06/03/2018]
Favorite Tracks
1. One
2. Blackened
3. ...And Justice For All
4. To Live Is To Die
"The 4th Album from Metallica, AJFA was the first album following the tragic death of Cliff Burton. It was also the first to feature Jason Newsted (despite some controversy over the bass). You would think that suffering such a tragic loss would turn the album into a downer. That's not the case at all. In fact, I can honestly say it's Metallica's angriest album to date (and yes, that includes St. Anger). You can feel the anger on tracks such as Blackened, Harvester of Sorrow, and especially closing track Dyer's Eve. AJFA is also very progressive thrash, with songs going well past the 5 minute mark. The longest track belongs to the heartfelt instrumental To Live Is to Die. However it's the song One that's definitely the highlight. Based on the novel/film Johnny Got His Gone, One would also be the first song to have a music video behind it. One of the biggest controversies surrounding this album is how low the bass is in the mix. But in all honesty, I've never really cared about that because the album kicks ass regardless of the bass issue. The Black Album may have been my first Metallica album, but it was AJFA that made me a fan of Thrash Metal." [First added to this chart: 06/03/2018]
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1988
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5,029
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Release Date - January 14, 1977
Favorite Tracks
1. Warszawa
2. Subterraneans
3. Sound And Vision
4. Always Crashing In The Same Car
"When I personally think of David Bowie's best album, that honor is reserved for Low. The 11th album from Bowie, Low is the sound of a man trying to return to humanity. Eager to get out coke-filled Los Angeles, David Bowie made the decision to move to Germany, influenced by the music coming out of that country. Even though Low marks the beginning of the Berlin Trilogy, the album was actually recorded in France. The first half of the album starts off with mid tempo tracks such as Speed of Life and What in the World, pretty much continuing where Station to Station left off. But it's the second half of Low where Bowie takes a complete 180. Featuring mostly instrumental tracks (in particular Warszawa), with collaborations alongside Brian Eno, the 2nd half truly shows that deep dark emotion usually associated with post-WWII Europe. Although the album received a mix reception at the time of release, over the years, Low has been considered by many to one of Bowie's best albums. It's also had a profound influence on the Post-Punk genre, particularly with The Cure and Joy Division." [First added to this chart: 07/31/2011]
Favorite Tracks
1. Warszawa
2. Subterraneans
3. Sound And Vision
4. Always Crashing In The Same Car
"When I personally think of David Bowie's best album, that honor is reserved for Low. The 11th album from Bowie, Low is the sound of a man trying to return to humanity. Eager to get out coke-filled Los Angeles, David Bowie made the decision to move to Germany, influenced by the music coming out of that country. Even though Low marks the beginning of the Berlin Trilogy, the album was actually recorded in France. The first half of the album starts off with mid tempo tracks such as Speed of Life and What in the World, pretty much continuing where Station to Station left off. But it's the second half of Low where Bowie takes a complete 180. Featuring mostly instrumental tracks (in particular Warszawa), with collaborations alongside Brian Eno, the 2nd half truly shows that deep dark emotion usually associated with post-WWII Europe. Although the album received a mix reception at the time of release, over the years, Low has been considered by many to one of Bowie's best albums. It's also had a profound influence on the Post-Punk genre, particularly with The Cure and Joy Division." [First added to this chart: 07/31/2011]
Year of Release:
1977
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19,445
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Release Date - September 28, 1987
Favorite Tracks
1. Strangelove
2. Nothing
3. Never Let Me Down Again
4. Little 15
"Martin Gore says that the name of their 6th album was more tongue in cheek than anything else. But it turned out to be an appropriate title, because that's exactly what this album did. Music for the Masses is the album that turned them into an arena style band. And the best example of this would be the legendary show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Credit has to be given to producer David Bascombe. His production on this album is flawless. Especially on tracks such as Strangelove, Never Let Me Down, and Behind the Wheel. Music for the Masses took Depeche Mode to the next level. In fact, the band had assumed that they had hit their peak with Music for the Masses. But little did they and everyone else know what would come next in 1990." [First added to this chart: 07/31/2011]
Favorite Tracks
1. Strangelove
2. Nothing
3. Never Let Me Down Again
4. Little 15
"Martin Gore says that the name of their 6th album was more tongue in cheek than anything else. But it turned out to be an appropriate title, because that's exactly what this album did. Music for the Masses is the album that turned them into an arena style band. And the best example of this would be the legendary show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Credit has to be given to producer David Bascombe. His production on this album is flawless. Especially on tracks such as Strangelove, Never Let Me Down, and Behind the Wheel. Music for the Masses took Depeche Mode to the next level. In fact, the band had assumed that they had hit their peak with Music for the Masses. But little did they and everyone else know what would come next in 1990." [First added to this chart: 07/31/2011]
Year of Release:
1987
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3,727
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Release Date - July 21, 1987
Favorite Tracks
1. It's So Easy
2. Welcome To The Jungle
3. Rocket Queen
4. Paradise City
"When music fans mention the Greatest debut albums of all time, one of those albums that has to be mentioned is GNR's debut album. When Appetite was released in 1987, it gave rock the kick in ass that it needed. It painted a dark, vulgar picture of the reality of life on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, showing that they were substance over flash, unlike their Hair Metal peers. Of course all 5 members of the band play their part to a T, from Axl Rose's vocals, to Slash and Izzy's razor-sharp riffs, and the rhythm section of Duff McKagan and Steven Adler. And with classics such as Welcome to the Jungle and Sweet Child O' Mine, Appetite for Destruction is an album that sounds just as kick ass now as it was back in 1987." [First added to this chart: 10/10/2012]
Favorite Tracks
1. It's So Easy
2. Welcome To The Jungle
3. Rocket Queen
4. Paradise City
"When music fans mention the Greatest debut albums of all time, one of those albums that has to be mentioned is GNR's debut album. When Appetite was released in 1987, it gave rock the kick in ass that it needed. It painted a dark, vulgar picture of the reality of life on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, showing that they were substance over flash, unlike their Hair Metal peers. Of course all 5 members of the band play their part to a T, from Axl Rose's vocals, to Slash and Izzy's razor-sharp riffs, and the rhythm section of Duff McKagan and Steven Adler. And with classics such as Welcome to the Jungle and Sweet Child O' Mine, Appetite for Destruction is an album that sounds just as kick ass now as it was back in 1987." [First added to this chart: 10/10/2012]
Year of Release:
1987
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12,211
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Release Date - May 21, 1971
Favorite Tracks
1. Inner City Blues
2. What's Going On
3. Mercy Mercy Me
4. Right On
"When Marvin Gaye released What's Going On in 1971, he didn't just changed R&B music, he changed music completely. He proved that R&B music didn't just have to be about love songs. It could also be about social issues. Influenced by the Vietnam War as well as other social issues at the time, Marvin wanted to make an album to let listeners know about what was going in the world. Surprisingly enough, Motown head Berry Gordy hated it and called it the worst thing he had ever heard. But Marvin stuck to his guns and swore to never record anything for Motown unless What's Going On was released. Marvin eventually got his way and the end result is an album that resonates just as much now as it did back in 1971." [First added to this chart: 07/31/2011]
Favorite Tracks
1. Inner City Blues
2. What's Going On
3. Mercy Mercy Me
4. Right On
"When Marvin Gaye released What's Going On in 1971, he didn't just changed R&B music, he changed music completely. He proved that R&B music didn't just have to be about love songs. It could also be about social issues. Influenced by the Vietnam War as well as other social issues at the time, Marvin wanted to make an album to let listeners know about what was going in the world. Surprisingly enough, Motown head Berry Gordy hated it and called it the worst thing he had ever heard. But Marvin stuck to his guns and swore to never record anything for Motown unless What's Going On was released. Marvin eventually got his way and the end result is an album that resonates just as much now as it did back in 1971." [First added to this chart: 07/31/2011]
Year of Release:
1971
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19,730
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Release Date - June 15, 1979
Favorite Tracks
1. She's Lost Control
2. I Remember Nothing
3. Shadowplay
4. Day of the Lords
"The debut album from Joy Division, Unknown Pleasures is pretty much the soundtrack to late-70s Manchester, whether intenional or not. Formed in Manchester after seeing the Sex Pistols at the Lesser Free Trades Hall, Bernard Sumner and Peter Hook formed Joy Division (originally called Warsaw). The group was officially solidified with Ian Curtis and Stephen Morris. The group eventually signed to indie label Factory Records and began work on their debut with producer Martin Hannett. While Joy Division wanted to sound like the Sex Pistols, Martin Hannett thought otherwise, adding sound effects and using other unorthodox production techniques. But even with that, the production doesn't take away from the intensity of the album, especially on songs such as She's Lost Control, Interzone, and Shadowplay. The album cover is also one of the greatest covers in popular music, and has been paid homage to many times." [First added to this chart: 07/31/2011]
Favorite Tracks
1. She's Lost Control
2. I Remember Nothing
3. Shadowplay
4. Day of the Lords
"The debut album from Joy Division, Unknown Pleasures is pretty much the soundtrack to late-70s Manchester, whether intenional or not. Formed in Manchester after seeing the Sex Pistols at the Lesser Free Trades Hall, Bernard Sumner and Peter Hook formed Joy Division (originally called Warsaw). The group was officially solidified with Ian Curtis and Stephen Morris. The group eventually signed to indie label Factory Records and began work on their debut with producer Martin Hannett. While Joy Division wanted to sound like the Sex Pistols, Martin Hannett thought otherwise, adding sound effects and using other unorthodox production techniques. But even with that, the production doesn't take away from the intensity of the album, especially on songs such as She's Lost Control, Interzone, and Shadowplay. The album cover is also one of the greatest covers in popular music, and has been paid homage to many times." [First added to this chart: 07/31/2011]
Year of Release:
1979
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24,984
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Release Date - August 30, 1988
Favorite Tracks
1. Twist of Cain
2. Am I Demon
3. She Rides
4. Mother
"Whether it's with The Misfits, Samhain, or his solo work, Glenn Danzig has always shown that he's a true artist in every sense of the word. And the best example of that would be his self-titled debut album. Danzig's debut is a perfect blend of Rock, Metal, and the Blues. Examples of this can be found in songs such as Twist of Cain, She Rides, and Am I Demon. But it's the iconic song Mother that this album is most famous for. Written as a response to the PMRC, Mother is a song that you will immediately recognize. Danzig would go on to make excellent albums (including Danzig II: Lucifuge), but Danzig's debut album is where it all started." [First added to this chart: 04/05/2020]
Favorite Tracks
1. Twist of Cain
2. Am I Demon
3. She Rides
4. Mother
"Whether it's with The Misfits, Samhain, or his solo work, Glenn Danzig has always shown that he's a true artist in every sense of the word. And the best example of that would be his self-titled debut album. Danzig's debut is a perfect blend of Rock, Metal, and the Blues. Examples of this can be found in songs such as Twist of Cain, She Rides, and Am I Demon. But it's the iconic song Mother that this album is most famous for. Written as a response to the PMRC, Mother is a song that you will immediately recognize. Danzig would go on to make excellent albums (including Danzig II: Lucifuge), but Danzig's debut album is where it all started." [First added to this chart: 04/05/2020]
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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 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 18 | 18% | |
| 1980s | 47 | 47% | |
| 1990s | 23 | 23% | |
| 2000s | 2 | 2% | |
| 2010s | 3 | 3% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| The Cure | 6 | 6% | |
| Metallica | 5 | 5% | |
| Megadeth | 4 | 4% | |
| David Bowie | 4 | 4% | |
| Depeche Mode | 4 | 4% | |
| Motörhead | 3 | 3% | |
| The Smiths | 3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 13 from 38th to 25th Achtung Baby by U2 |
| Up 4 from 45th to 41st The Chronic by Dr. Dre |
| Up 2 from 40th to 38th Floodland by The Sisters Of Mercy |
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| Down 8 from 62nd to 70th The Suburbs by Arcade Fire |
| Down 3 from 23rd to 26th Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols by Sex Pistols |
| Down 3 from 32nd to 35th Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones |
| New entries |
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 Phantasmagoriaby The Damned |
| Leavers |
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 Thrillerby Michael Jackson |
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From Fade2Black 08/03/2023 10:13
Nice list. Love your attention to detail. Well done.
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85/100
From Johnnyo 04/07/2023 11:20
Ace chart.
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80/100
From Moondance 04/07/2023 09:09
It is clear where your tastes lie. For me, I didn't find this chart all that exciting or adventurous - nothing at all from outside the USA/Canada/UK/Ireland bubble or hidden album gems from your preferred musical genre. Appreciated the 'love' for The Cure ~ if a bit over the top with 6 entries (and not a 'Bloodflowers' in sight).
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From Larcx13 08/11/2022 16:53
Larcx13 08/11/2022 16:53
good work on here
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95/100
From mrmcrook 11/21/2020 21:15
Fantastic chart. Love how you've labelled your favorite 4 songs off each. Original concept
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From mianfei 03/14/2020 05:11
“Foreground Noise” has it quite right that there is very little unpredictable about this chart: it entirely lacks artists unfamiliar to readers of the most standard rock criticism.
It is true that vis-à-vis such charts as those of ‘Rolling Stone’ and ‘New Musical Express’ there is a greater emphasis upon heavy metal – refreshing and a positive given the important impact heavy metal has undoubtedly had on Western culture since the late 1970s. However, even this positive is diluted by being confined to metal from before the middle 1990s, a period when the genre diverged and developed numerous new forms equally or more underground than beforehand.
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90/100
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qwert9579 09/02/2018 08:24
Sweet Chart
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90/100
From normshorg 07/02/2018 21:05
excellent chart, friend
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foxytreeko 07/02/2018 20:47
Fantastic chart, I love it!
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ForegroundNoise 07/02/2018 08:42
ForegroundNoise 07/02/2018 08:42
There are many great albums here but I feel little of your own personality or love of music comes through (something that the few well placed notes or a chart bio might help remedy). Only four of your 100 albums sit outside the overall BEA top 1000 and all but one are only ranked low because they are picks from artists who already have a number of entries in your chart. I don't mean to be rude when I say this but I feel like you are yet to carve out your own taste yet, try avoiding the classics and look off the beaten path - who knows you might find something you love that's a little different!!
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| Best Ever Artists | |
|---|---|
| 1. The Beatles | |
| 2. Radiohead | |
| 3. Pink Floyd | |
| 4. David Bowie | |
| 5. Bob Dylan | |
| 6. Led Zeppelin | |
| 7. The Rolling Stones | |
| 8. Arcade Fire | |
| 9. The Velvet Underground | |
| 10. Kendrick Lamar | |
| 11. Nirvana | |
| 12. Neil Young | |
| 13. The Smiths | |
| 14. Miles Davis | |
| 15. The Beach Boys | |
| 16. Kanye West | |
| 17. Pixies | |
| 18. R.E.M. | |
| 19. Jimi Hendrix | |
| 20. Bruce Springsteen |