Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by 
quizking 
Christmas edit, now mostly sorted - big time, first proper overhaul since 2017 perhaps. more 21st century, less 70's. Waiting for the stats at bottom of the page to update to reflect this, not sure how often an update happens, monthly?
- Chart updated: 12/26/2022 11:45
- (Created: 10/14/2011 21:53).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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I thought this unlistenable on first hearing, interesting on second and third, now one of my most played albums, ALWAYS finding something new and surprising here. Dissonance, action, sleaze, aggression. Also not suitable for those of a nervous disposition.
[First added to this chart: 02/19/2016]
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1963
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13,480
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Back in the chart after a few years away, has become the beatles album that I play the most; the best ten tracks from this, plus "hey bulldog" might make one of the best albums ever.
[First added to this chart: 10/15/2011]
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1968
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39,587
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Hurrah; in my line of work (am a quizmaster, presenter, m.c. amongst other stuff) I get to play background music at functions and in bars; you might be surprised at how popular this album is, a) with those old enough to va?guely remember it first time around, and b) with the youngsters who also like fleet foxes (me too, see elsewhere on this chart) and mumford & sons (who i just don't get at all). Also of course popular with (relative)oldsters such as myself.
[First added to this chart: 10/14/2011]
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1969
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4,518
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A memory of listening to this album; while flying over the arctic circle on the way from the UK to Japan, many years ago, sun streaming through the windows, with "here comes the sun king" streaming through the headphones. A subjective memory will always cloud an objective judgement, i've no idea if this album would place as highly in my chart were it not for that fortuitous timing. BTW i'm still no fan of Sgt. Pepper's.
[First added to this chart: 10/14/2011]
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1969
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[First added to this chart: 12/24/2022]
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1969
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Am not as huge a fan of this album as many others on the site, and indeed around the world - but it does include the best pop song of all time, ever. God only knows. And it IS the best pop song of all time, ever, because I say so, so there. [top 100 track - god only knows]
[First added to this chart: 10/14/2011]
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1966
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41,351
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Impossible to say when first heard this, as every track seems to be part of the background music that follows you around. Unlikely i'll ever get a chance to mention that to paul - as he's apparently a teetotaller; last time he was in one of the bars I frequent in london town, he suggested to the bar manager that they should stock more non-alcoholic beers. Good thing that he kept with the day job rather than go into the pub trade. [top 100 track - for no one]
[First added to this chart: 10/14/2011]
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1966
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Drifting slightly down my chart over the years, but that's just due to overfamiliarity. Have seen him live a couple of times, and i've been lucky, as he wasn't noticeably grumpy on either occasion.
[First added to this chart: 10/14/2011]
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1968
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Was thinking about dropping this from the new list, then played it again, and was reminded in the first seconds as to why it's here, no contest.
[First added to this chart: 10/15/2011]
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1965
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This album would be higher up the list were it not for the dreaded drum solo on "do what you like". Not exactly ironic, but odd that the two eric clapton albums in my top 200 are this one, and layla, not a solo album or anything by cream (though disreali gears might have come close).
[First added to this chart: 02/10/2013]
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1969
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 3 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 15 | 15% | |
| 1970s | 34 | 34% | |
| 1980s | 18 | 18% | |
| 1990s | 8 | 8% | |
| 2000s | 9 | 9% | |
| 2010s | 11 | 11% | |
| 2020s | 2 | 2% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Steely Dan | 4 | 4% | |
| The Beatles | 4 | 4% | |
| Radiohead | 4 | 4% | |
| Leonard Cohen | 3 | 3% | |
| David Bowie | 3 | 3% | |
| The Who | 2 | 2% | |
| Bob Dylan | 2 | 2% | |
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87/100 (from 35 votes)
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 85/100 | 04/27/2020 17:04 | WillyMac | | 86/100 |
| 95/100 | 01/24/2017 21:56 | Seab | | 93/100 |
| 95/100 | 06/23/2016 03:48 |  sageamagoo | | 92/100 |
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From WillyMac 04/27/2020 17:10
Very good chart. The only criticism I have is it's a little heavy on the 70s. But there's a good variety of artists, only a handful of whom I question. Most are excellent musicians. Considering the strange hate that many members are giving to the very best album of Leonard Cohen covers that exists, your ranking of Jennifer Warnes at #3 is not only surprising but courageous - love it.
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From sageamagoo 06/23/2016 03:48
sageamagoo 06/23/2016 03:48
Great list, love the personal comments
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buzzdainer 03/27/2016 19:00
buzzdainer 03/27/2016 19:00
Happy to see Closing Time and Doolittle getting well-deserved love. Great chart, and I enjoy your comments!
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poppmusic 03/20/2015 14:45
poppmusic 03/20/2015 14:45
Would've liked this chart better if you weren't always putting down good (if popular) tracks! I think that since I'm a rock fan who didn't grow up during that 60s/70s/80s I don't have to deal as much with "overplayed" syndrome.
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95/100
From edubs 03/20/2015 13:57
Great work here - the notes are very fun to read.
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From manurock 03/20/2015 09:58
Despite having a different musical taste (though not so different as you also like albums that "hold together" as one and we share 18 artists) and being from different generations, I really enjoyed reading your chart and I love to see so many '70's albums, some I have never heard of, others I find key classics.
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Oselju 03/20/2015 08:15
Oselju 03/20/2015 08:15
Very good chart.
Donald Fagen as first and a lot of excellent choices.
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From ThisisaCall 07/19/2014 06:42
Great notes and list!
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From joathome 02/18/2014 17:10
Very good chart by a 70's music fan !
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From edubs 10/23/2013 14:17
though 70s-centric, it still manages to be eclectic and interesting. enjoyed the notes!
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