Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
by tonyguerreiro92 
This list will change and of course it's not definitive, as we grow, we discover new music, and music is a never ending journey.
My top artists are:
Daft Punk
Pink Floyd
Radiohead
Kanye West
LCD Soundsystem
- Chart updated: 02/19/2020 17:15
- (Created: 04/21/2017 18:33).
- Chart size: 40 albums.
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What to say about this album, the first time I heard it I was a teenager, digging for oldies music. Found a special sound in The Beach Boys, but did not made a full impression until I saw "Love & Mercy". When I saw this movie and understood all the implications behind this album, listened to it again, and understood what true music is about.
Highlights:
Wouldn't it be nice (Obviously)
God Only Knows (Obviously)
Sloop John B. (Special love for this one) [First added to this chart: 04/21/2017]
Highlights:
Wouldn't it be nice (Obviously)
God Only Knows (Obviously)
Sloop John B. (Special love for this one) [First added to this chart: 04/21/2017]
Year of Release:
1966
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39,146
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Always knew Pink Floyd was something epic, because of my dad maybe, knew a couple of songs and saw The Wall, I thought Pink Floyd was a great band, but when I discovered this album when listening to all the Pink Floyd albums, the guitar in this album truly amazed me, and fell in love with it with the first song. Many people think Dark Side Of The Moon as the best Pink Floyd album, but, I disagree, just my personal opinion, music in this album is awesome.
Highlights:
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts 1-5)
Wish you were here (Obviously)
Welcome To The Machine [First added to this chart: 04/21/2017]
Highlights:
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts 1-5)
Wish you were here (Obviously)
Welcome To The Machine [First added to this chart: 04/21/2017]
Year of Release:
1975
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44,717
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Always liked The Beatles, always will. White album represents a nice and general essence of The Beatles, and has a lot of nice songs. It's always difficult to select the best The Beatles album, but I think this album gets the deal.
No highlights, just the complete album per se. [First added to this chart: 05/12/2017]
No highlights, just the complete album per se. [First added to this chart: 05/12/2017]
Year of Release:
1968
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37,247
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Another conflict, many people will say Discovery is the best Daft Punk album, but for me, the way this was made and recorded, with a full orchestra, makes it one of my top albums. Funk and electronic music meet in a perfect album, the progression makes too much sense. Every time I hear this album, it gets better.
Highlights:
Contact (Best song of the album, epic drum kit) [First added to this chart: 04/21/2017]
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Contact (Best song of the album, epic drum kit) [First added to this chart: 04/21/2017]
Year of Release:
2013
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7,879
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5. (=)
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Kanye being the best Kanye. Not much to say but, this is an epic album. Rap masterpiece.
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POWER
Monster
Dark Fantasy [First added to this chart: 04/21/2017]
Highlights:
POWER
Monster
Dark Fantasy [First added to this chart: 04/21/2017]
Year of Release:
2010
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22,754
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The first Damon Albarn alternate project album. WOW, awesome what a rapper, a cartoonist, and a brit pop star can make. This album marked my childhood, I remember listening to it on my Diskman, and watching the Clint Eastwood video on MTV a lot.
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Rock The House
19-200
Clint Eastwood [First added to this chart: 04/21/2017]
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Rock The House
19-200
Clint Eastwood [First added to this chart: 04/21/2017]
Year of Release:
2001
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2,630
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Not so far from Wish You Were Here, a transcendental critique to capitalism, and modern thoughts. I like this album because of the story that's being told as you hear the songs.
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Brain Damage
The Great Gig In The Sky
Money [First added to this chart: 04/21/2017]
Highlights:
Brain Damage
The Great Gig In The Sky
Money [First added to this chart: 04/21/2017]
Year of Release:
1973
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60,088
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Radiohead is a band that recently entered my life, of course, I've always "listened" to Radiohead, but never understood everything to know about Radiohead. Actually The Bends was my favorite album before, but this came top because of the meaning. Radiohead should be remembered as a legend.
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Karma Police
No Surprises [First added to this chart: 08/17/2017]
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Karma Police
No Surprises [First added to this chart: 08/17/2017]
Year of Release:
1997
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63,592
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I've always liked Bowie, I think he's a masterpiece of God. In the last years, my love for him has increased a bunch and every day I admire him even more. I think this album reflects what Bowie wanted to achieve in his career, and it's simply fantastic. Ziggy is my favorite Bowie song too. Love this album with all my heart.
[First added to this chart: 05/12/2017]
Year of Release:
1972
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43,399
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[First added to this chart: 05/12/2017]
Year of Release:
2001
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9,983
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 3 | 8% | |
| 1970s | 7 | 18% | |
| 1980s | 1 | 3% | |
| 1990s | 6 | 15% | |
| 2000s | 15 | 38% | |
| 2010s | 8 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Radiohead | 3 | 8% | |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 8% | |
| Coldplay | 2 | 5% | |
| Muse | 2 | 5% | |
| The Beatles | 2 | 5% | |
| Daft Punk | 2 | 5% | |
| Vampire Weekend | 1 | 3% | |
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 10th to 11th Psychic by Darkside |
| Down 1 from 11th to 12th The Wall by Pink Floyd |
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I can't get behind The Bends as best Radiohead album
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