Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by 
Daydreamer 
A rough prototype, there are many albums which would definitely be in my top 100 but I didn't know where to place them so I will be adding them as soon as I figure out where they should be.
Also I by no means think these albums are the greatest using some objective criteria, more like 100 best albums ever according to my tastes and opinions. Enjoy :)
P. S. In the process of adding comments currently
- Chart updated: 05/24/2019 18:45
- (Created: 01/19/2017 22:26).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Released as a second album from his electric mid 60's trilogy this album finds Dylan at his most cynical, biting and agressive. Mike Bloomfield's guitar playing gives the music that hard edge and drive matching Dylan's scathing lyrics and delivery. Some of his most imaginative lyrical work can be found here.
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1965
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The one where they cemented themselves as kings. Having already made one step towards seriousness with Rubber Soul, they took it one step further with this one. Their most psychedelic, trippy, LSD influenced records with some lovely eastern influences remains one of the more groundbreaking albums of all time. It's so much ahead of it's time it's not even funny.
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1966
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Released before Let It Be but recorded after. That makes this truly the great swan song of the greatest band ever. More cohesive than any other Beatles album, Abbey Road also sees George Harrison writing probably the best songs on the album which makes it so special because you have 3 great songwriters in their prime. Doesn't get much better than this.
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1969
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Bob Dylan's epic double album, described by him as the one where he got closest to "thin mercury sound" he had in his head, is also where Dylan is the most free, imaginative and off the leash. The songs are full of colorfull surreal imagery and you get a feeling that the he could go on forever and never run out of things to say. Musically it is an improvement over Highway 61 as it has more soul influences and overall a gentler sound (harmonica isn't so piercing and guitars sound mellower) which make is probably his best album musically. However, his singing is at it's absolute wildest here and it will definitely be a bit too much for those not accustomed to his singing. But for those who are it will be an incredible treat.
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1966
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If Revolver was the revolution in sound and songwriting, Sgt Pepper's was the revolution considering albums. How many albums felt as a whole entity other than just a collection of songs before this one? Not many. But when they released this one everyone wanted to make albums like this one. Other than massive historical importance, you can't deny the quality of the songs, with iconic Lucy in The Sky with Diamonds and A Day In The Life leading the pack.
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1967
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There is something otherwordly about this record. The instruments, arrangements, Van Morrison's vocals and stream of consciousness lyrics all make this ethereally beautiful and mystical. I can honestly say that there isn't an album remotely similar to this one, nothing creates quite the same atmosphere. Van Morrison never reaches these heights again but even if he hadn't done anything else, this one is more than enough to make him one of the greats.
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1968
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1969
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This might be a cheat since it's not a real album, but it's simply too good to ignore. Some of their finest songs are here, and that's saying a lot. Psychedelic Beatles are my favourite Beatles and here they are in their most colorful and flowery selves.
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1967
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1966
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1968
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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 | 18 | 18% | |
| 1970s | 28 | 28% | |
| 1980s | 13 | 13% | |
| 1990s | 15 | 15% | |
| 2000s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2010s | 12 | 12% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| The Beatles | 6 | 6% | |
| David Bowie | 5 | 5% | |
| Radiohead | 5 | 5% | |
| Queen | 5 | 5% | |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 4% | |
| Bruce Springsteen | 4 | 4% | |
| Bob Dylan | 4 | 4% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 68th to 69th Achtung Baby by U2 |
| Down 1 from 69th to 70th Houses Of The Holy by Led Zeppelin |
| Down 1 from 70th to 71st A Moon Shaped Pool by Radiohead |
| New entries |
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 Aladdin Saneby David Bowie |
| Leavers |
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 Sounds Of Silenceby Simon & Garfunkel |
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90/100  | 3 days ago | Johnnyo | | 80/100 |
95/100 | 10/15/2021 15:59 | Fritz | | 91/100 |
95/100 | 07/20/2020 17:29 |  Goliath | | 86/100 |
95/100 | 05/11/2020 16:23 | EyeKanFly | | 88/100 |
100/100 | 03/26/2020 03:21 | adbrack1988 | | 97/100 |
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From Johnnyo 3 days ago
Excellent chart and hitting many of the right notes (pun intended) for me.
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From Fritz 10/15/2021 15:59
Sam's Town by the Killers is such an underrated gem, extra point for that
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From Goliath 07/20/2020 17:30
Goliath 07/20/2020 17:30
32 in common, great chart.
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From EyeKanFly 05/11/2020 16:23
EyeKanFly 05/11/2020 16:23
The further towards 100 you go the more unique and interesting it gets IMO. Seems we have a lot in common, though I maybe skew a little more recent.
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100/100
From AgainstMeAgainstYou 04/05/2019 14:40
Really earnest and sincere. You care deeply about the albums in the top part of your list and it shows. I love the picks and I love the notes.
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ExTeaSea 03/16/2019 19:49
Good chart! Was nice seeing Innuendo and Bone Machine on here mixed in with tons of highly rated albums. Innuendo is easily one of Queens best and most underrated songs.
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90/100
From Rivera 01/22/2019 04:55
Really great albums. Well done!
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100/100
From tim0505 01/21/2019 10:18
One word..excellent !
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90/100
From hailey 12/13/2018 16:42
I think this is a really good chart, really liked the descriptions of some of the albums and overall i agree with most of where you put each of the albums.
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95/100
From Ulf 04/16/2018 20:19
very nice chart with some classics. comments are always appreciated . :)
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