Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by KyleDouglas98 (2021)

My personal favorites out of what I've listened to
Classics 1-22
Great 23-69
Very Good 70-100

• Chart updated: 03/27/2021 04:45
• (Created: 02/24/2017 05:53).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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Disintegration 

 The Cure

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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

Appears in:

1,600 charts

Rank Score:

31,295

Rank in 1989:

3

Rank in 1980s:

5

Overall Rank:

35

Average Rating:

 86 (1,767 votes)

Comments:

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OK Computer 

 Radiohead

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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]

Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

4,046 charts

Rank Score:

101,800

Rank in 1997:

1

Rank in 1990s:

1

Overall Rank:

1

Average Rating:

 92 (5,049 votes)

Comments:

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In Rainbows 

 Radiohead

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Best: "Videotape", "Nude", "15 Step"
A beautiful album, everything works very well together.
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]

Year of Release:

2007

Appears in:

2,613 charts

Rank Score:

64,860

Rank in 2007:

1

Rank in 2000s:

2

Overall Rank:

7

Average Rating:

 89 (3,500 votes)

Comments:

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Automatic For The People 

 R.E.M.

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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]

Year of Release:

1992

Appears in:

1,608 charts

Rank Score:

23,283

Rank in 1992:

1

Rank in 1990s:

9

Overall Rank:

57

Average Rating:

 84 (1,959 votes)

Comments:

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Perfect From Now On 

 Built To Spill

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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]

Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

485 charts

Rank Score:

6,789

Rank in 1997:

8

Rank in 1990s:

57

Overall Rank:

292

Average Rating:

 84 (540 votes)

Comments:

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Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness 

 The Smashing Pumpkins

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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]

Year of Release:

1995

Appears in:

1,352 charts

Rank Score:

19,408

Rank in 1995:

3

Rank in 1990s:

16

Overall Rank:

80

Average Rating:

 83 (1,651 votes)

Comments:

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Hounds Of Love 

 Kate Bush

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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]

Year of Release:

1985

Appears in:

1,153 charts

Rank Score:

20,300

Rank in 1985:

1

Rank in 1980s:

9

Overall Rank:

74

Average Rating:

 85 (1,144 votes)

Comments:

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Heaven Or Las Vegas 

 Cocteau Twins

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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]

Year of Release:

1990

Appears in:

632 charts

Rank Score:

8,571

Rank in 1990:

2

Rank in 1990s:

45

Overall Rank:

227

Average Rating:

 84 (675 votes)

Comments:

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The Joshua Tree 

 U2

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Life-changing
Hope. Despair. Love. Sadness. Beauty. Death. Life. This album is all these things at once. On top of that it feels both rooted in the past and set in the future. Seeing this album performed live front to back was an incredible experience. This is U2 at their best. Bono's voice is as incredible as ever and his lyrics are strong. The Edge creates a layered symphony of guitars, which is some of the most impressive and effective use of the guitar ever. The rhythm section excels as well
Best (after first three): "Bullet the Blue Sky", "Red Hill Mining Town", "In God's Country"
Rating: 9.0
"I have climbed the highest mountains, I have run through the fields, only to be with you" [First added to this chart: 02/24/2017]

Year of Release:

1987

Appears in:

1,700 charts

Rank Score:

25,344

Rank in 1987:

1

Rank in 1980s:

6

Overall Rank:

49

Average Rating:

 83 (2,225 votes)

Comments:

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The Moon & Antarctica 

 Modest Mouse

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The band floors the gas pedal and never lets off. This is an incredibly consistent and captivating album given its length. Brock is a lyrical genius, and the simplicity of his guitar playing complements that perfectly. Green and Judy also contribute substantially with some exceptional drum and bass parts. On top of that, there is a conceptual story line with an arc, which is awesome. There really isn't much to complain about here. This is indie rock at its best.
Best: "3rd Planet", "Paper Thin Walls", "Lives"
Rating: 9.0
"It's all about moderate climates" [First added to this chart: 02/19/2018]

Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

958 charts

Rank Score:

13,289

Rank in 2000:

3

Rank in 2000s:

21

Overall Rank:

134

Average Rating:

 84 (1,157 votes)

Comments:

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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	7	7%
1980s	17	17%
1990s	38	38%
2000s	15	15%
2010s	19	19%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Radiohead	5	5%
R.E.M.	4	4%
Slowdive	4	4%
Tool	3	3%
Talk Talk	3	3%
The Smashing Pumpkins	3	3%
Modest Mouse	3	3%
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Country	Albums	%
	47	47%
	42	42%
	4	4%
	3	3%
	2	2%
	2	2%

Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

Biggest fallers
Down 1 from 24th to 25th Just For A Day by Slowdive
Down 1 from 25th to 26th Gish by The Smashing Pumpkins
Down 1 from 26th to 27th A Moon Shaped Pool by Radiohead

New entries
Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow

Leavers
Hunky Dory by David Bowie

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90/100	03/05/2021 14:01	sweetness	75	84/100
75/100	11/28/2020 15:34	Larcx13	620	83/100
85/100	10/14/2020 07:12	ssteve	181	92/100
95/100	08/23/2020 13:32	WillyMac	85	86/100
85/100	07/13/2020 02:02	Exist-en-ciel	3,487	80/100

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This chart is rated in the top 10% of all charts on BestEverAlbums.com. This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 86.9/100, a mean average of 85.3/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 87.6/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 11.4.

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95/100

From WillyMac 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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90/100

From jpajovich 06/23/2019 20:33

phenomenal

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85/100

From Peppa 07/17/2018 11:22

20 artists in common!

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From RoundTheBend 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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100/100

From DommeDamian 04/28/2018 22:08

Now 13 artists in common!!

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From RoundTheBend 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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80/100

From Brad1770 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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95/100

From CharlieBarley 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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100/100

From saltysurprise 09/26/2017 00:23

Cool list! Looks like we have a lot in common. Some good personality here.

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From JulianR 08/09/2017 00:00

pretty basic

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