Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by alansarchives 
- Chart updated: 11/23/2011 14:08
- (Created: 11/03/2011 07:55).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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"Most Neil Young albums show off only one part of this multi-talented man's muse at a time. This CD is all of them at once, in bite-size pieces still full of enough bile to give you indegestion!" Highlight: anti-drug song 'No More', the cleverest of any on the subject.(Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
[First added to this chart: 11/08/2011]
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1989
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"Another forgotten gem that sold poorly at the time (and again on CD a few years back), 'Headroom' is a classic album by the Hollies singer, full of classy swamp rockers and heart-melting ballads." Highlight: the mournfulo ballad 'Who?' where 'being nowhere ain't where I belong'.(Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
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"Full of the energy and excitement of the tie-in film but, surprisingly by 1964 standards, much of it's underlying melancholy as well." Highlight: 'I'll Be Back' sees the album end on such a jarring note of bitterness and sadness that it's way ahead of it's time.(Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
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1964
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"It's a close-run thing which Furries albums are the best. Generally I love half of each and aren't that keen on the rest but this is their most consistent and, in 'Piccalo Snare' may well contain their greatest moment."
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"Supposed 'failure' from man who 'thinks too much' is actually a delight. A sweet little album containing many of Paul's career highlights, even if no one but the faithful heard them at the time." Highlight: there are three masterpieces vying for space here - the epic title track, the head-hanging 'Train In The Distance' and tour de froce Lennon tribute 'The Late Great Johnny Ace'.(Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
[First added to this chart: 11/08/2011]
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1983
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445
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"Early entry for teenage whizzkid before he bought a trampoline, on an under-rated record divided into a 'rocking' side and a 'dreamy' side. Both halves are strong and make for an excellent diverse LP." Highlight: fan favourite 'Moon Tears'.
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"The Small Faces were busy transforming themselves from teenyboppers into something deeper on this album - despite it's fractured background, this forgotten little gem is probably their most consistent" Highlight: pop classic 'My Way Of Giving'.(Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
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"Chair raising! 'Furniture' is an anarchic late-period classic from the cold war peak that offers a stark warning about what will happen if mankind gets too big for his boots." Highlight: Grace Slick's nuclear war song 'Showdown'.(Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
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"Personally I'm not that keen on 'Forever Changes' - it's this album that has the best balance of urgent rock and dreamy philosophy, despite an unlistenable second side jam that gets in the way." Highlight: worth buying for the punk-psychedelia of 'Seven and Seven Is' alone!
[First added to this chart: 11/09/2011]
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1966
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"In which the Wings and Moodies guitarist is re-born, on a fascinating series of songs about rebirth and overcoming obstacles. Sure the sound is a bit synth-heavy but the songs themselves are tremendous and Denny has never sounded better than he does here." Highlight: Eternal Quest. (Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives' news views and music page - see my profile page for more)
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 35 | 35% | |
| 1970s | 38 | 38% | |
| 1980s | 16 | 16% | |
| 1990s | 8 | 8% | |
| 2000s | 3 | 3% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| The Beatles | 5 | 5% | |
| Paul Simon | 4 | 4% | |
| The Who | 4 | 4% | |
| The Hollies | 4 | 4% | |
| The Monkees | 3 | 3% | |
| The Kinks | 3 | 3% | |
| Neil Young | 3 | 3% | |
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85/100 (from 24 votes)
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60/100  | 11/05/2013 20:56 |  Bach | | 78/100 |
80/100 | 06/25/2013 16:40 | armoury | | 82/100 |
85/100 | 10/24/2012 16:14 | ecwashere | | 83/100 |
80/100 | 08/08/2012 17:43 | quadrophenia17 | | 82/100 |
90/100 | 04/06/2012 03:31 |  junodog4 | | 73/100 |
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From ecwashere 10/24/2012 16:14
Very good!
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80/100
From quadrophenia17 08/08/2012 17:44
Even though we only have a handful of albums in common, I like how you describe them, especially the top 10.
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90/100
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Mother Nature's Son 07/14/2012 22:39
Mother Nature's Son 07/14/2012 22:39
Many thanks for your comment, I'm glad you like it and yes, "Long, Long, Long" is easily one of The Beatles' best songs!
I have seen your chart a couple of times before, but I'm very curious to know how "Trans" is compared to other Neil Young albums. I've only heard very few of his albums.
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Hayden 05/17/2012 21:28
Hayden 05/17/2012 21:28
1 album in common....lol
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90/100
From junodog4 04/06/2012 03:32
junodog4 04/06/2012 03:32
Really cool chart! Neil Young's Trans is woefully ignored by most. Well done!
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From alansarchives 03/29/2012 13:59
Xavygravy: I totally agree, 'I Went To Sleep' would be the best thing on the album if it weren't for the 'Smile' pair, which do indeed sound out of place here. Pleased to hear of another fan who understand the Beach Boys 'magic'!
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From alansarchives 03/24/2012 23:21
Xavygravy: I love 'Friends', I so wish it was better known! I've always been so impressed by how together Brian Wilson is on that album, despite all his troubles. Did you get it on the two-fer-one Cd with '20/20'? That's quite a strong album too!
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90/100
From sammac 03/21/2012 21:29
Thanks for commenting on my chart alan :0). I like yours too. Looks like a real music lovers one. If only i could get around to reviewing all the albums on mine too. I'm particularly keen to see love for Tigermilk, Sunflower, and Super Furry Animals if only half love for the latter :0D.
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95/100
From vinylnut 02/29/2012 01:54
Excellent chart and reviews, with some albums that will be on my list when I get round to incresing the number from 40 and some others that I need to check out; the Searchers for instance. Thanks for your positive comments on my chart. Arthur is the one Kinks album I don't actually own. When I finally get hold of it I will be able to judge whether it is better than Village Green!
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From alansarchives 01/30/2012 23:17
nrs182:I honestly don't like 'Pet Sounds' 'Graceland' 'Brothers In Arms' or 'Abbey Road' that much: for me all three are highly over-rated, aren't that original or pioneering and have dated really badly compared to the gems in the artists' catalogue (like 'Smile' 'Hearts and Bones' 'Love Over Gold' etc). I'd hate to think I had to like certain albums just because everyone else does. Thanks for the comments and ratings though and glad to have found another Monkees collector!
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