Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by ElectricSoldierPorygon 
- Chart updated: 10/23/2015 20:15
- (Created: 10/05/2011 05:01).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 01/09/2014]
Year of Release:
1967
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40,703
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[First added to this chart: 10/22/2011]
Year of Release:
1965
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14,800
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[First added to this chart: 11/04/2011]
Year of Release:
2004
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13,297
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[First added to this chart: 10/22/2011]
Year of Release:
1991
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11,537
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[First added to this chart: 05/09/2015]
Year of Release:
1956
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929
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[First added to this chart: 03/06/2013]
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2001
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488
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[First added to this chart: 11/04/2011]
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1959
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20,946
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[First added to this chart: 08/07/2013]
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1994
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1,938
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[First added to this chart: 05/26/2014]
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2007
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40,675
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[First added to this chart: 02/09/2015]
Year of Release:
1966
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36,653
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 5 | 5% | |
| 1960s | 16 | 16% | |
| 1970s | 18 | 18% | |
| 1980s | 13 | 13% | |
| 1990s | 19 | 19% | |
| 2000s | 22 | 22% | |
| 2010s | 7 | 7% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| The Velvet Underground | 3 | 3% | |
| John Coltrane | 3 | 3% | |
| Daniel Dumile | 2 | 2% | |
| Miles Davis | 2 | 2% | |
| Richard David James | 2 | 2% | |
| Animal Collective | 2 | 2% | |
| Radiohead | 2 | 2% | |
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65 | 65% | |
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18 | 18% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 05/25/2017 11:56 |  TheHolyKiwi | 102 | 68/100 |
| ! | 10/08/2016 06:38 | platus | 307 | 81/100 |
| ! | 10/08/2016 00:12 | edubs | 247 | 89/100 |
| ! | 10/07/2016 19:07 |  CharlieBarley | 476 | 94/100 |
| ! | 10/07/2016 13:00 | conallmalone | 173 | 88/100 |
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platus 10/08/2016 06:39 | #176528
interesting chart
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crimson 10/08/2016 04:55 | #176527
A very interesting chart. Anyway, I consider including classical works unethical, because they are vastly superior to almost anything in the last century of popular music.
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CharlieBarley 10/07/2016 19:07 | #176504
CharlieBarley 10/07/2016 19:07 | #176504
Good list. Very broad range. Good to see some classical music as well.
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Amirkhosro 07/18/2015 19:34 | #146032
Amirkhosro 07/18/2015 19:34 | #146032
It's "true"
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masonfuchs 03/22/2015 22:55 | #137532
Some great picks here! I loved seeing Moanin and Laughing stock make the list.
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Tamthebam 03/22/2015 11:03 | #137494
Tamthebam 03/22/2015 11:03 | #137494
A very eclectic choice diverse and personal. Love your top 30 Vespertine is a particular favourite Great to see Miles Davis Nina Simone Frank Sinatra & Stevie Wonder ranked alongside Animal Collective & Bjork.
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jomth 12/01/2014 14:46 | #128421
jomth 12/01/2014 14:46 | #128421
A very nice chart with so many of my favorite albums there.
Your top 10 is very interesting .
A love supreme tops this chart what can I say more !
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bestdressed 11/11/2014 12:12 | #126708
bestdressed 11/11/2014 12:12 | #126708
Very nice variety. A Love Supreme is a great choice for the #1 spot.
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Martinborras 09/27/2014 15:50 | #122842
Martinborras 09/27/2014 15:50 | #122842
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quadrophenia17 09/14/2014 00:40 | #121913
Can't wait to see your other 50 choices!
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