Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by Lgk21 
Things have changed, and will continue to change, a lot, but this exercise is hard and my opinions change regularly. At this point in time, this is the best representation of my favorite albums I can put out. I'd love some recommendations based on my chart.
- Chart updated: 12/22/2020 16:15
- (Created: 01/14/2017 14:52).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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If I had to explain how and why I came to love music, this album would be my response.
[First added to this chart: 01/14/2017]
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1965
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25,046
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Elliott Smith means a lot to me and this is him at his very best.
[First added to this chart: 01/14/2017]
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1997
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9,878
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I think this is his best album lyrically, and that's saying a lot.
[First added to this chart: 01/14/2017]
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1975
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19,611
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Gorgeous is the only word to describe it.
[First added to this chart: 01/14/2017]
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1971
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15,393
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I thought it was alright after my first listen. I liked it after my second. I loved it after my third. Now, I think it's one of the greatest musical statements of all time.
[First added to this chart: 08/28/2020]
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2019
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904
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It's emotional and sung beautifully and honestly. I keep on coming back to it. There's lots of ache but also lots of hope.
[First added to this chart: 05/13/2019]
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2013
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1,531
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The most fun album of all time.
[First added to this chart: 08/09/2019]
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1976
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15,698
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It's long and needs to really be listened to carefully. You might not get it right away, I know I didn't, but when you do get it, it's just special. Such an emotional record.
[First added to this chart: 05/13/2019]
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2005
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444
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I think this may be the "greatest" album of all time. I can't find one fault.
[First added to this chart: 01/14/2017]
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1959
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20,863
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This the first Elliott Smith album I ever heard. It's impact on me is immense and it has really helped me shape my musical tastes.
[First added to this chart: 01/14/2017]
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1998
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3,712
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 3 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 18 | 18% | |
| 1970s | 22 | 22% | |
| 1980s | 6 | 6% | |
| 1990s | 18 | 18% | |
| 2000s | 16 | 16% | |
| 2010s | 15 | 15% | |
| 2020s | 2 | 2% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| The Beatles | 5 | 5% | |
| Bob Dylan | 5 | 5% | |
| Elliott Smith | 4 | 4% | |
| Clem Snide | 3 | 3% | |
| Ryan Adams | 3 | 3% | |
| Tom Petty | 2 | 2% | |
| Gillian Welch | 2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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| ! | 08/31/2021 00:48 | Santiago | 47 | 94/100 |
| ! | 08/30/2021 12:24 |  EyeKanFly | 209 | 88/100 |
| ! | 12/24/2020 14:04 |  Larcx13 | 1,139 | 86/100 |
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BestEverAlbums 08/30/2021 08:00 in Chart of the day (#3597): By Lgk21
BestEverAlbums 08/30/2021 08:00 in Chart of the day (#3597): By Lgk21“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Lgk21 () 1. Rubber Soul by The Beatles (1965) 2. Either/Or by Elliott Smith (1997) 3. Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan (1975) 4. Blue by Joni Mitchell (1971) 5. KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka (2019) 6. Southeastern by Jason Isbell (2013) 7.…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 12/24/2020 09:00 in Chart of the day (#3349): By Lgk21
BestEverAlbums 12/24/2020 09:00 in Chart of the day (#3349): By Lgk21“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Lgk21 () 1. Rubber Soul by The Beatles (1965) 2. Either/Or by Elliott Smith (1997) 3. Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan (1975) 4. Blue by Joni Mitchell (1971) 5. KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka (2019) 6. Southeastern by Jason Isbell (2013) 7.…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 05/02/2020 08:00 in Chart of the day (#3114): By Lgk21
BestEverAlbums 05/02/2020 08:00 in Chart of the day (#3114): By Lgk21“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Lgk21 () 1. Rubber Soul by The Beatles (1965) 2. Either/Or by Elliott Smith (1997) 3. Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan (1975) 4. Blue by Joni Mitchell (1971) 5. KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka (2019) 6. Cold Roses by Ryan Adams And The…”
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Santiago 08/31/2021 00:53 | #273095
Having Rubber Soul as the No 1 album of all time is totally understandable. Rubber Soul is a revolutionary record and maybe the most influential in Rock history.
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EyeKanFly 08/30/2021 12:23 | #273068
EyeKanFly 08/30/2021 12:23 | #273068
This is a really cool chart, a lot more unique an interesting than having a Beatles album at #1 would make it seem (though granted I know my chart has a similar criticism).
Really solid diversity of genres and eras. I think my only criticism (if I had to lob some critique) is that it's all US/UK/Canada, with the exception of Getz/Gilberto which is a US-Brazil collaboration. Cool chart though, will definitely be taking some recs!
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Dunnand 10/28/2020 13:12 | #259873
Fun list! I like your incorporation of a lot of genres and years of music.
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911Turbo 05/03/2020 01:20 | #250833
911Turbo 05/03/2020 01:20 | #250833
you have a very interesting list. Truthfully i love it because of its uniqueness - many albums i never listened to.
there are a few that i love: bruce springsteen nebraska, you described the album accurately to a tee. joni mitchell blue -- super high rating that it deserves. tom petty wildflowers- killer album. wilco yankee hotel foxtrot- just starting to like these guys, nice to see you enjoy them. love the stones- sticky and exile are so incredible. neil young, talking heads, beck, fleetwood mac.
normally i dont look at all 100 albums, but i did this time because of your personal description- i wish some albums had longer descriptions. thankyou so much. im going to give elliot smith a spin.
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cabvo 03/06/2020 08:09 | #248510
Everyone seems to be found of that band called "The Beatles". I should give it a try someday..
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