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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26,768
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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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10,371
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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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20,875
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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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16,159
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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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859
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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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1,462
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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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15,669
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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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465
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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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22,227
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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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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 | 2 | 2% | |
| Stevie Wonder | 2 | 2% | |
| Charles Mingus | 2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 60 from 74th to 14th Voodoo by D'Angelo |
| Up 47 from 70th to 23rd Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes |
| Up 26 from 53rd to 27th Forever Just Beyond by Clem Snide |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 32 from 65th to 97th Pieces Of The Sky by Emmylou Harris |
| Down 28 from 48th to 76th Echo by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers |
| Down 26 from 56th to 82nd Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz & João Gilberto |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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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 | 1,145 | 86/100 |
| ! | 12/24/2020 11:40 |  tgarritsen | 375 | 86/100 |
| ! | 10/28/2020 13:12 | Dunnand | 29 | 75/100 |
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From 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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From 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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From 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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From 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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Graeme2 06/08/2019 21:50 | #237281
Graeme2 06/08/2019 21:50 | #237281
Agree with your comment on songs:ohia
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From bkogz 02/19/2019 01:16 | #232166
Solid Chart!
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ForegroundNoise 02/18/2019 21:14 | #232159
ForegroundNoise 02/18/2019 21:14 | #232159
Nice chart!! That said I think that there's a few albums outside of the English-speaking bubble that maybe you're missing out on, here's four of my favourites you might enjoy:
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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DommeDamian 02/18/2019 15:41 | #232153
DommeDamian 02/18/2019 15:41 | #232153
Your top 6 is perfect! Otherwise, alot of great joints throughout
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From Rivera 02/18/2019 13:52 | #232146
Unique chart with an interesting blend of styles. Well done!
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