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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"This concept album about a messed-up mod and his 4-way-split personality is simply one of the best albums ever made by anybody. Townshend's characterisation is spot-on, with his lyrics at their best." Highlight: again pretty much everything but 'Is It In My Head?' is a terrific little track that never gets picked for special mention.(Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
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1973
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"A bunch of hippies steal a spaceship and set off in search of the stars; whoever is first to colonise other planets please take me with you - I want to see if space is really as beautiful as it sounds. Featuring various members of the CSN and Dead families too" Highlight:brief as it is, Grace Slick's 'Sunrise' is a unique marvel, damning 2000 years of civilisation to hell to an accompaniment of double-tracked feedback! (Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
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"I first heard this album aged 10 - neither me or my record collection have ever been the same again. All 3 men are on top form and the ghostly harmonies are guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine". Highlight: 'Run From Tears', on which Stephen Stills opns his heart to the accompoaniment of perhaps the best harmony break you will ever hear.(Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
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"An inspired and inventive Pete Townshend tells us how uninspired and old he feels on this voyeuristic album celebrating long dark nights of the soul. Most of the tunes are drop-dead gorgeous." Highlight: 'Blue Red and Gray' - without this glorious, uplifting song at the heart of things this album simply would not work. (Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
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1975
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"Warm, lazy and full of slow-burning epics so delicate in places that they test your powers of hearing, this is probably my favourite Dead album of the lot, subtle and clever and magical all at once." ighlight: Bob Weir's masterpiece 'The Weather Report Suite', all 13 minutes of it!(Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
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"Many records are said to be 'life-changing' but this one really is; pop entertainer Cat Stevens is trapped in a hospital room dying from TB. This is the album where his style comes together." Highlight: 'I Think I See The Light!', an urgent song much better than tyhe title suggests.(Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
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"Album recorded in keyboardist's garage is a lovely swansong to the Moodies' original all-in-this-together-sound. One of the nicest bittersweet goodbyes in history, with symphonic landscapes aplenty." Highlight: the greatest love song of all time, 'For My Lady'.(Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
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"Lindisfarne off-shoot that's well worth a listen, straddling pop rock and folk with typical aplomb." Highlight: 'Turning Into Winter', one of the best ballads around.(Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - see my profile page for more)
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"Extraordinary sole finished album by Beach Boys drummer was a long time coming on CD but so worth the wait. Mixes the music of Smile with the lyrics of Pet Sounds and a moody atmopshere unique to this magnificent work. The unfinished Bambuu, added as an extra to the CD, is ever so nearly as good as well. The best CD I've bought in the past 10 years - how typical it actually dates back to the 70s! "Highlight: 'At The End Of The Day' still makes me cry every time I hear it. Thankyouverymuch for everything I ever dreamed of... (Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives news views and music section - see my profile page for more)
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1977
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"In which a psychiatric nurse, a bricklayer and some college buddies put together one of the most quietly brilliant debut albums of all time. If you like 'Lady Eleanor', you'll love this album.And if you don't know it then buy it quick". Highlight: 'Clear White Light', the best gospel song ever written even if its actually an atheist song at heart.(Read more of this review at Alan's Album Archives - 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% | |
| Neil Young | 3 | 3% | |
| 10cc | 3 | 3% | |
| The Beach Boys | 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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