Top 30 Greatest Music Albums
by
Fred.Kearnes 
I know that you can not make everyone happy all the time, but I probably just caused an internet related death with this list.
- Chart updated: 10/22/2011 00:48
- (Created: 10/22/2011 00:48).
- Chart size: 30 albums.
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Play this on vinyl and you may question your own being...wow.
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1971
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21,045
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One of the most amazing overall compositions ever created.
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1999
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10,917
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If God had a favorite band it would be Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
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2001
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1,880
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For everyone that likes Radiohead, Dinosaur Jr., Butthole Surfers, Flaming Lips, etc...it started here.
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1967
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7,540
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This is what America sounded like when the Midwest spoke.
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1973
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5,448
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More samples, with better taste then damn Baskin Robbins..take that Puffy!
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1989
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6,560
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When your band is this good it is possible to have a "Greatest Hits" equal a Greatest Album. Every song is a classic.
Year of Release:
1971
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687
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When your this brilliant your star can't shine as long.
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1998
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3,938
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Its the actual sound of violence brewing, no one can be oppressed forever.
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1992
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495
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Possibly the most important record ever made.
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1966
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39,031
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Total albums: 30. Page 1 of 3
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Top 30 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 2 | 7% | |
| 1960s | 4 | 13% | |
| 1970s | 6 | 20% | |
| 1980s | 5 | 17% | |
| 1990s | 10 | 33% | |
| 2000s | 2 | 7% | |
| 2010s | 1 | 3% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Bob Dylan | 1 | 3% | |
| R.E.M. | 1 | 3% | |
| Beastie Boys | 1 | 3% | |
| Miles Davis | 1 | 3% | |
| Kanye West | 1 | 3% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 1 | 3% | |
| Queen | 1 | 3% | |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 02/08/2015 00:16 | Pegleg | 15 | 83/100 |
| ! | 10/26/2011 04:51 | daftpunter | 174 | 84/100 |
| ! | 10/25/2011 14:43 | zonrod | 72 | 83/100 |
| ! | 10/22/2011 13:16 | 1,009 | 67/100 |
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From Pegleg 02/08/2015 00:18 | #134329
Great chart. Social distortion is one of my absolute favorite albums.
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Fred.Kearnes 10/26/2011 11:56 | #29111
I really tried to be sure that i covered all of the bases, but it is really tough when you decide to stop at 30 (hell, 100 would still be difficult if you do not BS your way through it). Glad you guys are enjoying it...I will be reviewing in return lol, so make sure those lists are in good order.
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From daftpunter 10/26/2011 04:53 | #29101
I was thinking of rating this a 30, watching the list and adding a point for every entry. Then it hit me. Great list. Why crap on it. Only one reason...make that 70. Your in my favorites. Thank you.
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From zonrod 10/25/2011 14:44 | #29087
great choice!
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Fred.Kearnes 10/22/2011 13:37 | #28839
I am thinking about doing the top 40 in honor of when radio used to be good, and I'll have a list up for songs pretty soon. Glad you got a kick out of the list, be well.
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