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"An interersting hybrid this one, with Ray Davies studying the impact of the crumbling empire on the British psyche and a concept album about his 'everyman' uncle Arthur." Highlight: 'Shangri-La' is a colossal song about class structure which deserves to be so better known than it is. (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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1969
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"Like the butterflies on the cover, this is The Kinks' metamorphosis album, the point where they changed from beat-bopping catepillars into one of the most distinctive, original bands that ever was." Highlight: 'Fancy', another fragile masterpiece. (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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1966
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"The most gently optimistic album of The Kinks' career, this is a return to the early punky Kinks sound with a series of songs about Britain's place in the world in the late 80s." Highlight: 'Loony Balloon', on which Ray Davies sees the madness of the UK Coalition Government 20 years early. (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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48
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade Albums %


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%
Artist Albums %


The Beatles 5 5%
Paul Simon 4 4%
The Who 4 4%
The Hollies 4 4%
Neil Young 3 3%
10cc 3 3%
The Beach Boys 3 3%
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Country Albums %


United Kingdom 56 56%
United States 31 31%
Mixed Nationality 6 6%
Canada 4 4%
Japan 1 1%
Ireland 1 1%
Sweden 1 1%
Compilation? Albums %
No 96 96%
Yes 4 4%
Live? Albums %
No 98 98%
Yes 2 2%
Soundtrack? Albums %
No 98 98%
Yes 2 2%

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85/100 (from 25 votes)
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From 10/24/2012 16:14
Very good!
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From 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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From 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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From 05/17/2012 21:28
1 album in common....lol
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From 04/06/2012 03:32
Really cool chart! Neil Young's Trans is woefully ignored by most. Well done!
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From 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 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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From 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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From 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 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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