Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by 
Purplepash 
This is a combination of my favourite albums that I have been obsessed with at some stage and will still happily listen to at any time and recent albums that I love right now.
I have been listening to albums for over 35 years now so nostalgia plays a large part in this list but I love new fresh music as well. For a more accurate representation of my current varied musical tastes please check out my recent yearly charts.
I usually don't have a lot to say - the music does the talking, but I will endeavour to slowly add comments as time goes on.
- Chart updated: 01/01/2026 09:15
- (Created: 12/02/2016 06:18).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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"My thoughts were so loud, I couldn't hear my mouth"
I love great lyrics and there are so many on this album. I could choose favourite lyrics from every song. Well everyone with lyrics that is. This was the album that started my obsession with Modest Mouse. I love Isaac Brock's vocal delivery. His timing, emphasis, etc is top quality. The music is also fantastic and enough variety that I will never get bored of listening to this album. For me they are the best band of the 2000s without a doubt.
Favourite songs: The World At Large, Bukowski, Float On, Ocean Breathes Salty, The View [First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
I love great lyrics and there are so many on this album. I could choose favourite lyrics from every song. Well everyone with lyrics that is. This was the album that started my obsession with Modest Mouse. I love Isaac Brock's vocal delivery. His timing, emphasis, etc is top quality. The music is also fantastic and enough variety that I will never get bored of listening to this album. For me they are the best band of the 2000s without a doubt.
Favourite songs: The World At Large, Bukowski, Float On, Ocean Breathes Salty, The View [First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
Year of Release:
2004
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"A lifelong walk to the
Same exact spot"
For a couple of years MM were probably my most listened to artist with this album and Good News being the albums I listened to the most. They are nearly as good as each other in my tastes. Fascinating songs that reward repeat listening.
Favourite song: Parting Of The Sensory is easily the best song on an album full of great songs (Spitting Venom, Dashboard, Little Motel...). [First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
Same exact spot"
For a couple of years MM were probably my most listened to artist with this album and Good News being the albums I listened to the most. They are nearly as good as each other in my tastes. Fascinating songs that reward repeat listening.
Favourite song: Parting Of The Sensory is easily the best song on an album full of great songs (Spitting Venom, Dashboard, Little Motel...). [First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
Year of Release:
2007
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1,445
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[First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
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2002
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556
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[First added to this chart: 03/29/2017]
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2005
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1,388
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"Life is a waterfall
We're one in the river
And one again after the fall"
My favourite go to angry album to get it out and leave me in a good mood. Both political and personal, serious and lighthearted. Aerials is fantastic closer that sums up the album.
10/10 songs: Chop Suey, Aerials, Toxicity [First added to this chart: 05/18/2017]
We're one in the river
And one again after the fall"
My favourite go to angry album to get it out and leave me in a good mood. Both political and personal, serious and lighthearted. Aerials is fantastic closer that sums up the album.
10/10 songs: Chop Suey, Aerials, Toxicity [First added to this chart: 05/18/2017]
Year of Release:
2001
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6,531
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[First added to this chart: 04/20/2025]
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2007
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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 | 5 | 5% | |
| 1970s | 9 | 9% | |
| 1980s | 29 | 29% | |
| 1990s | 35 | 35% | |
| 2000s | 6 | 6% | |
| 2010s | 15 | 15% | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Smiths | 5 | 5% | |
| Pixies | 4 | 4% | |
| Nirvana | 4 | 4% | |
| Sonic Youth | 3 | 3% | |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 3% | |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 3% | |
| Prince And The Revolution | 2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 76th to 77thPinkerton by Weezer |
| Down 1 from 77th to 78thThe Wall by Pink Floyd |
| Down 1 from 78th to 79thHigh Violet by The National |
| New entries |
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| Pain To Power by Maruja |
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| ! | 04/27/2025 04:27 | matterhornrider | 97 | 93/100 |
| ! | 03/28/2025 12:08 |  Bach | 956 | 78/100 |
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CharlieBarley 05/23/2022 12:18 | #285644
CharlieBarley 05/23/2022 12:18 | #285644
Great chart
Similar 80s/90s influences
Like your notes
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Strangel 10/16/2021 09:29 | #275087
Strangel 10/16/2021 09:29 | #275087
Pleasantly surprised to see Jebediah (in a slightly odd way). Leading the pack for the Aussie connection. Love your write-ups. Not a fan of The Smiths so that holds me back a bit from gushing over your chart ?.
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From cronadigallina 03/08/2021 17:19 | #267097
That's an awesome list with surprisingly high ranked Ought and The The. Nice to see Stiff Little Fingers or a few australian bands which I do not know. Great!
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EyeKanFly 09/10/2020 22:44 | #258028
EyeKanFly 09/10/2020 22:44 | #258028
Awesome chart, a little heavy on the 90s for my taste but the music you have from the 2010s (KG&tLW, Car Seat Headrest, Parquet Courts) are favorites of mine.
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From BraddlesHendo 09/10/2020 11:48 | #258003
This is great I really love The The Infected as well.
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DommeDamian 05/20/2020 19:29 | #251762
DommeDamian 05/20/2020 19:29 | #251762
Nothing but love for your fascinating chart!
ICU digging that alternative/noisy sound. Absolute recommend you check out The Replacements and early Captain Beefheart
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kynes 12/06/2019 10:31 | #245407
kynes 12/06/2019 10:31 | #245407
Solid, if a bit devoid of genre diversity. It's always nice to see CSH appreciated.
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Jameth 09/27/2019 18:54 | #243120
Jameth 09/27/2019 18:54 | #243120
I love you're chart Purple, even if it leans heavily on 80's and 90's alternative and punk. You've gone further down that path than I've been down any. You introduced me to some very good albums that might have taken me years to try, otherwise. I'll be back for more; I need to carry on with Spacemen 3, for sure.
I have to disagree with Nevermind over In Utero, though, even if that is the first CD I ever bought for myself. : P
Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
From LankyLen 09/26/2019 13:18 | #243090
Great chart! Putting the Pixies on top is a good call!
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doubleA 09/22/2019 08:29 | #242904
doubleA 09/22/2019 08:29 | #242904
I really admire your recognition for the modern era, despite having a strong background in the pre-2000's. The write-up's really clang nicely and mirrors exactly why you like a certain album. A true inspiration, and I'll come back to take some 80's recommendations, you seem to have them right up my sleeve! When it comes to the 00's albums and international picks, I think there's tons that you would like. Got some recommendation that you might (or might not) be up your alley:
Ta Det Lugnt by Dungen
Hypnotic UnderWorld by Ghost
Animal Collective's 00's masterpieces (Sung Tongs, Feels and Strawberry Jam)
Ege Bamyasi by Can
Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Some of these might be a bit too much on the alternative side for you, but that's what I can recommend :)
Awesome chart nonetheless!
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