Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by iannicolson 
Decided to update my chart as my opinions have certainly changed since 2016. I want to thank BEA for introducing me to so much good music. Many of my new selections are a result of seeking out albums recommended by so many of you. As ever this is just a snap shot of how I feel in March 2021, I'm sure there will be more changes in the future. January 2025: Updated.
- Chart updated: 01/30/2025 04:15
- (Created: 11/02/2016 01:46).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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This album turned me into a Radiohead fan. It was the first of their albums that I bought, now I own them all. I had thought of them as an up their own arses Oxbridge band but this album taught me so much. I was smitten from the start. I now recognise the band as probably the most important of the last 25 years. In Rainbows is simply beautiful and a joy to listen to.
[First added to this chart: 11/02/2016]
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2007
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Strong sounds right from the start. This is a band that many love to hate but even those sceptics must admit that this album is a wonderful tour de force. Chris Martin at his best. The whole band working for an anthemic sound that is both powerful and moving.
[First added to this chart: 11/02/2016]
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2002
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12,259
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Hauntingly beautiful music that transports you to a different world. One of those rare albums that takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. I feel drained but also uplifted afterwards. Great stuff from a very talented outfit.
[First added to this chart: 11/05/2016]
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2005
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4,578
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Much more contemporary. I bought Frank and was impressed by Amy's voice and her songwriting skills. She was modernising 60s soul and it really worked. Back to Black was a big step up. She benefited from Working with Mark Ronson. The songs were stronger and the voice blended well with the jazz/soul sound. Amy was a great talent but sadly a tragically vulnerable and flawed human being. I was in London when she died and felt upset enough to visit Camden Square. There were many tributes left outside her house. We are fortunate that she left us this moving and memorable album.
[First added to this chart: 11/02/2016]
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2006
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7,957
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[First added to this chart: 04/27/2020]
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2006
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8,770
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[First added to this chart: 01/19/2022]
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2004
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7,626
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1960s | 9 | 9% | |
| 1970s | 42 | 42% | |
| 1980s | 18 | 18% | |
| 1990s | 13 | 13% | |
| 2000s | 8 | 8% | |
| 2010s | 6 | 6% | |
| 2020s | 3 | 3% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Beatles | 5 | 5% | |
| Van Morrison | 4 | 4% | |
| Radiohead | 3 | 3% | |
| Pet Shop Boys | 3 | 3% | |
| Talking Heads | 3 | 3% | |
| Sade | 3 | 3% | |
| The Who | 2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 41 from 52nd to 11th Remain In Light by Talking Heads |
| Up 36 from 68th to 32nd Silk Degrees by Boz Scaggs |
| Up 32 from 36th to 4th The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars by David Bowie |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 38 from 50th to 88th The Bends by Radiohead |
| Down 28 from 8th to 36th All Things Must Pass by George Harrison |
| Down 23 from 23rd to 46th Aqualung by Jethro Tull |
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87/100 (from 59 votes)
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90/100  | 02/05/2025 19:01 |  NowhereMan | | 82/100 |
85/100 | 02/05/2025 09:37 |  MadhattanJack | | 85/100 |
85/100 | 01/31/2025 18:50 | SomethingSpecial | | 85/100 |
 85/100 | 10/31/2024 06:19 | Moondance | | 85/100 |
| 90/100 | 10/30/2024 23:56 | Crusaderlord | | 90/100 |
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From Crusaderlord 10/30/2024 23:56
A really great chart, i own a large majority of these, but there are a few here i should try out.
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90/100
From Johnnyo 10/17/2022 14:07
Great chart. Full of absolute classics and some less well known albums. Love it
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85/100
From Moondance 10/17/2022 09:12
We have 19 albums in common including some BEA outliers ¬ Silk Degrees, Aja, New Gold Dream ~ and I am guessing we have traversed a similar musical journey of discovery from the mid 60's on. I was somewhat surprised to see no albums/artists from either NZ or Australia in your chart. I did enjoy reading your personal comments.
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100/100
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DommeDamian 03/08/2022 09:21
DommeDamian 03/08/2022 09:21
Improvement from last time. Amazing job.
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95/100
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DriftingOrpheus 04/28/2021 05:56
DriftingOrpheus 04/28/2021 05:56
Awesome chart! I love the inclusion of Sinatra as well. He's oddly underepresented on this platform. I'll have to catalog some of his stuff in the near future. Insightful notes as well!
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sssvnnn 05/30/2020 21:21
sssvnnn 05/30/2020 21:21
Very lovely and classical chart. I like it.
Nice to see "America" I love both Horse.. and Sandman ( but I don´t know any other song of the album… I sure should give it a listen)
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85/100
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StefanR10 05/30/2020 14:46
StefanR10 05/30/2020 14:46
There are some classics and i like tehme very much. Most of the Artists I know, i give you a good rating not to good but appreciate it.
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95/100
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TerryTezza 05/21/2020 05:31
TerryTezza 05/21/2020 05:31
A brilliant selection of albums with many in my Top 100. Great taste in music and great to see you include Simple Minds' album 'New Gold Dream'. Really like the story telling too and as with my selection it is based on personal taste and experiences over the years.
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100/100
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desh79 04/28/2020 06:43
desh79 04/28/2020 06:43
Very nice mixture of genres and eras.
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100/100
From DommeDamian 08/30/2019 20:15
DommeDamian 08/30/2019 20:15
Still a damn great chart.
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