Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by SoundVisions

My personal favorites out of what I've listened to
Classics 1-26
Great 27-82
Very Good 83-100

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Life-changing
This band (particularly Robert Smith) finally get it right, which makes the album even more satisfying to listen to. The musical elements of the album work so well with the lyrical elements. On top of that, the intricate simplicity of the music (Williams' drumming, Smith's guitar) is amazing. Gallup's phenomenal base playing really carries this album and cements his status as one of the best bassists of all time. All in all, this record is atmospheric, groovy, and beautiful.
Best: "Pictures of You", "Lullaby", "Fascination Street" (especially the bassline), the opening riff of "Prayers for Rain"
Rating: 10
"And let's move to the beat, like we know that it's over"
[First added to this chart: 09/12/2017]
Year of Release:
1989
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26,808
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Life-changing
Nearly perfect in every way, with phenomenal music, lyrics, and production. Very relevant and prescient themes of 21st century life, creating essentially Black Mirror: The Album.
Best tracks: "Let Down", "Lucky", "Karma Police"
Rating: 10
"One day I am gonna grow wings, a chemical reaction, hysterical and useless"
[First added to this chart: 03/23/2017]
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1997
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67,200
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A beautiful album, everything works very well together.
Best: "Videotape", "Nude", "15 Step"
Rating: 10
"How come I end up where I started? How come I end up where I went wrong? I won't take my eyes off the ball again, First you reel me out and then you cut the string"
[First added to this chart: 12/19/2017]
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2007
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45,864
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This album's existence is incredible. I wish I had more to say about it
Best: "Sir Duke"
Rating: 10
[First added to this chart: 02/25/2022]
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1976
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15,966
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Best: "Drive", "Nightswimming", "Try Not to Breathe"
Rating: 10
"Hey kids, shake a leg, Maybe you're crazy in the head"
[First added to this chart: 10/12/2017]
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1992
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19,545
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I think I'll see this album as perfect from now on
Rating: 10
[First added to this chart: 04/15/2019]
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1997
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6,144
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Life-changing
A truly epic record. Listening to it feels like a journey. It explores the full breadth of human emotion and a wide variety of genres. This album is a testament to Billy Corgan's genius and his ability to build a world out of sound
Best: "Tonight, Tonight", "Zero", "1979"
Rating: 9.5
"you know you're never sure, but you're sure you could be right, if you held yourself up to the light"
[First added to this chart: 03/26/2017]
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1995
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15,090
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A remarkable, breath-taking, dreamy masterpiece. The opener is stellar, and the concept of the second half is very interesting. Her voice reminds me of a Disney Princess
Best: "Running up that Hill (A Deal with God)"
Rating: 9.5
[First added to this chart: 04/09/2019]
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1985
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18,505
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Life-changing
Liz Fraser's indecipherable warble is perfect (even more so than Michael Stipe's in REM's early catologue), and the music is so dreamy and colorful.
Best: "Heaven or Las Vegas" (unintelligible yet very melodic vocals, guitar solo), "Cherry-colored Funk", "Pitch the Baby"
Rating: 9.5
[First added to this chart: 07/11/2018]
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1990
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9,936
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Blade Runner 
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You could listen to the soundtrack alone and have a pretty good understanding of what the movie is about.
Best: "Love Theme", "Blade Runner Blues"
Rating: 9.5
[First added to this chart: 08/15/2021]
Year of Release:
1994
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1,529
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade Albums %


1930s 0 0%
1940s 0 0%
1950s 0 0%
1960s 4 4%
1970s 8 8%
1980s 15 15%
1990s 40 40%
2000s 14 14%
2010s 18 18%
2020s 1 1%
Artist Albums %


R.E.M. 4 4%
Slowdive 4 4%
Radiohead 4 4%
The Smashing Pumpkins 3 3%
Talk Talk 3 3%
Modest Mouse 3 3%
The Cure 3 3%
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Country Albums %


United States 51 51%
United Kingdom 38 38%
Iceland 4 4%
Ireland 2 2%
Australia 1 1%
Mixed Nationality 1 1%
Canada 1 1%
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Soundtrack? Albums %
No 99 99%
Yes 1 1%

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88/100 (from 38 votes)
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From 03/11/2023 00:56
Really nice chart! I share your love for the vast majority of your picks here! Vapour Trail is fantastic (One of my favourites as well!). Feel the 60's and 70's are a tad neglected but it is a fantastic collection of albums nonetheless.
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From 03/10/2023 19:44
Great chart. ‘90’s heavy which is fine with me. Many of my favourite albums are from that decade
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From 06/13/2022 20:22
Very good chart !!!! A lot of 90s ?
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From 08/23/2020 13:34
Excellent. There are a few albums I don't know so you've given me some listening to do.
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From 06/23/2019 20:33
phenomenal
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From 04/29/2018 22:18
If basic means not full of pretentious cooler than thou/I only listen to this to impress pitchfork/RYM type music, then yeah, this chart is lacking. Thank you for not being pretentious.
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From 04/28/2018 22:08
Now 13 artists in common!!
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From 01/20/2018 18:12
My first chart was dominated by R.E.M. too! https://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?c=31041
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From 01/18/2018 04:42
Fellow R.E.M fan also, nice to see 7 of their albums on your list. I note there’s no “Fables” within your 7 , of course it’s a matter of opinion but personally I adore this album and have as my number 2 R.E.M album just behind “Life’s Rich Pageant “

Overall I think it’s an excellent list
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From 10/25/2017 22:01
What's not to like? Very good chart, many of my favourites you have put your honest favourite s you're not out to impress anyone. That is commendable. There are quite a few I used to have on my chart like Achtung Baby, Mellon Collie & By The Way. They may edge back in one day. I like the fact that it's not a top 100. You have simply made a list of your favourite albums. And I enjoyed the notes. Regarding the number 1 album Let Down is my favourite Radiohead song. Glad to see it's also one of yours.
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