Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by ThuramThugood 
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- Chart updated: 01/12/2024 16:15
- (Created: 05/15/2017 21:11).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Album rating: 95.50
(955/10)
The closest anyone has got to album perfection. Even my least favourite track (Faust Arp) is still a strong effort.
I never expected any band to match OK Computer. It’s only in the past 18 months that my preference for In Rainbows has now usurped their 1997 effort. I’m more likely to reach for In Rainbows. OK Computer remains a wonderful relic. In Rainbows has more of a timeless grace.
1. "15 Step" – 97
2. "Bodysnatchers" – 98
3. "Nude" - 97
4. "Weird Fishes/Arpeggi" - 99
5. "All I Need" - 93
6. "Faust Arp" - 86
7. "Reckoner" - 100
8. "House of Cards" - 89
9. "Jigsaw Falling into Place” - 98
10. "Videotape" - 98 [First added to this chart: 02/24/2020]
(955/10)
The closest anyone has got to album perfection. Even my least favourite track (Faust Arp) is still a strong effort.
I never expected any band to match OK Computer. It’s only in the past 18 months that my preference for In Rainbows has now usurped their 1997 effort. I’m more likely to reach for In Rainbows. OK Computer remains a wonderful relic. In Rainbows has more of a timeless grace.
1. "15 Step" – 97
2. "Bodysnatchers" – 98
3. "Nude" - 97
4. "Weird Fishes/Arpeggi" - 99
5. "All I Need" - 93
6. "Faust Arp" - 86
7. "Reckoner" - 100
8. "House of Cards" - 89
9. "Jigsaw Falling into Place” - 98
10. "Videotape" - 98 [First added to this chart: 02/24/2020]
Year of Release:
2007
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50,979
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Album Rating: 94.00
(846/9)
Released in 1991, it wasn’t until the late 90s when I, as a 16 year old, snuck into pubs and bars with fake ID before stumbling on to the last bus home to be serenaded to sleep by Blue Lines. It used to be my preventative hangover cure and I am still convinced that I’ve never woken up with a sore head after listening to all 45:04 of this brilliance before bedtime.
1. "Safe from Harm” ft. Shara Nelson - 99
2. "One Love" ft. Horace Andy - 91
3. "Blue Lines" - ft. Adrian Thaws (Tricky) - 92
4. "Be Thankful for What You've Got" - 93
5. "Five Man Army” - 97
6. "Unfinished Sympathy" ft. Shara Nelson - 98
7. "Daydreaming" ft. Tricky - 84
8. "Lately" ft. Shara Nelson - 96
9. "Hymn of the Big Wheel" ft. Neneh Cherry & Horace Andy - 94 [First added to this chart: 02/18/2020]
(846/9)
Released in 1991, it wasn’t until the late 90s when I, as a 16 year old, snuck into pubs and bars with fake ID before stumbling on to the last bus home to be serenaded to sleep by Blue Lines. It used to be my preventative hangover cure and I am still convinced that I’ve never woken up with a sore head after listening to all 45:04 of this brilliance before bedtime.
1. "Safe from Harm” ft. Shara Nelson - 99
2. "One Love" ft. Horace Andy - 91
3. "Blue Lines" - ft. Adrian Thaws (Tricky) - 92
4. "Be Thankful for What You've Got" - 93
5. "Five Man Army” - 97
6. "Unfinished Sympathy" ft. Shara Nelson - 98
7. "Daydreaming" ft. Tricky - 84
8. "Lately" ft. Shara Nelson - 96
9. "Hymn of the Big Wheel" ft. Neneh Cherry & Horace Andy - 94 [First added to this chart: 02/18/2020]
Year of Release:
1991
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5,464
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Album Rating: 92.36
(1,016/11)
1. "I Wanna Be Adored" 4:52 - 96
2. "She Bangs the Drums" 3:42 - 98
3. "Waterfall" 4:37 - 98
4. "Don't Stop" 5:17 - 74
5. "Bye Bye Badman" 4:04 - 91
6. "Elizabeth My Dear" 0:53 - 87
7. "(Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister" 3:25 - 90
8. "Made of Stone" 4:10 - 100
9. "Shoot You Down" 4:10 - 85
10. "This Is the One" 4:58 - 98
11. "I Am the Resurrection" 8:12 - 99 [First added to this chart: 04/18/2020]
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1. "I Wanna Be Adored" 4:52 - 96
2. "She Bangs the Drums" 3:42 - 98
3. "Waterfall" 4:37 - 98
4. "Don't Stop" 5:17 - 74
5. "Bye Bye Badman" 4:04 - 91
6. "Elizabeth My Dear" 0:53 - 87
7. "(Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister" 3:25 - 90
8. "Made of Stone" 4:10 - 100
9. "Shoot You Down" 4:10 - 85
10. "This Is the One" 4:58 - 98
11. "I Am the Resurrection" 8:12 - 99 [First added to this chart: 04/18/2020]
Year of Release:
1989
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25,790
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[First added to this chart: 05/05/2020]
Year of Release:
1968
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15,406
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[First added to this chart: 04/16/2020]
Year of Release:
1970
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2,945
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Album Rating: 90.64
(997/11)
21.05.1997
Radiohead (UK): OK Computer
1.Airbag 77
2.Paranoid Android 100
3.Subterranean Homesick Alien 77
4.Exit Music (For A Film) 100
5.Let Down 93
6.Karma Police 100
7.Fitter Happier n/a
8.Electioneering 89
9.Climbing Up The Walls 97
10.No Surprises 79
11.Lucky 96
12.The Tourist 89
In order (ignoring sub-70 scores):
Radiohead - Paranoid Android (OKC) 100
Radiohead - Karma Police (OKC) 100
Radiohead - Exit Music (For A Film) (OKC) 100
Radiohead - Climbing Up The Walls (OKC) 97
Radiohead - Lucky (OKC) 96
Radiohead - Let Down (OKC) 93
Radiohead - The Tourist (OKC) 89
Radiohead - Electioneering (OKC) 89
Radiohead - No Surprises (OKC) 79
Radiohead - Subterranean Homesick Alien (OKC) 77
Radiohead - Airbag (OKC) 77 [First added to this chart: 02/24/2020]
(997/11)
21.05.1997
Radiohead (UK): OK Computer
1.Airbag 77
2.Paranoid Android 100
3.Subterranean Homesick Alien 77
4.Exit Music (For A Film) 100
5.Let Down 93
6.Karma Police 100
7.Fitter Happier n/a
8.Electioneering 89
9.Climbing Up The Walls 97
10.No Surprises 79
11.Lucky 96
12.The Tourist 89
In order (ignoring sub-70 scores):
Radiohead - Paranoid Android (OKC) 100
Radiohead - Karma Police (OKC) 100
Radiohead - Exit Music (For A Film) (OKC) 100
Radiohead - Climbing Up The Walls (OKC) 97
Radiohead - Lucky (OKC) 96
Radiohead - Let Down (OKC) 93
Radiohead - The Tourist (OKC) 89
Radiohead - Electioneering (OKC) 89
Radiohead - No Surprises (OKC) 79
Radiohead - Subterranean Homesick Alien (OKC) 77
Radiohead - Airbag (OKC) 77 [First added to this chart: 02/24/2020]
Year of Release:
1997
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76,393
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Album Rating: 89.54
(1,164/13)
23.01.2006
Arctic Monkeys (UK): Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
1.The View From The Afternoon 86
2.I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor 96
3.Fake Tales Of San Francisco 100
4.Dancing Shoes 83
5.You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights But You Were Staring Straight At Me 84
6.Still Take You Home 97
7.Riot Van 81
8.Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured 84
9.Mardy Bum 99
10.Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But... 73
11.When The Sun Goes Down 90
12.From The Ritz To The Rubble 95
13.A Certain Romance 96 [First added to this chart: 02/24/2020]
(1,164/13)
23.01.2006
Arctic Monkeys (UK): Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
1.The View From The Afternoon 86
2.I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor 96
3.Fake Tales Of San Francisco 100
4.Dancing Shoes 83
5.You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights But You Were Staring Straight At Me 84
6.Still Take You Home 97
7.Riot Van 81
8.Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured 84
9.Mardy Bum 99
10.Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But... 73
11.When The Sun Goes Down 90
12.From The Ritz To The Rubble 95
13.A Certain Romance 96 [First added to this chart: 02/24/2020]
Year of Release:
2006
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Rank Score:
18,355
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[First added to this chart: 04/24/2020]
Year of Release:
1987
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6,362
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Album Rating: 88.83
(1,066/12)
18.04.2007
Arctic Monkeys (UK): Favourite Worst Nightmare
1.Brianstorm 83
2.Teddy Picker 96
3.D Is For Dangerous 78
4.Balaclava 91
5.Fluorescent Adolescent 98
6.Only Ones Who Know 96
7.Do Me A Favour 99
8.This House Is A Circus 74
9.If You Were There, Beware 84
10.The Bad Thing 91
11.Old Yellow Bricks 77
12.505 99 [First added to this chart: 05/13/2021]
(1,066/12)
18.04.2007
Arctic Monkeys (UK): Favourite Worst Nightmare
1.Brianstorm 83
2.Teddy Picker 96
3.D Is For Dangerous 78
4.Balaclava 91
5.Fluorescent Adolescent 98
6.Only Ones Who Know 96
7.Do Me A Favour 99
8.This House Is A Circus 74
9.If You Were There, Beware 84
10.The Bad Thing 91
11.Old Yellow Bricks 77
12.505 99 [First added to this chart: 05/13/2021]
Year of Release:
2007
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6,418
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Album Rating: 88.38
(1,149/13)
27.09.1993
James (UK): Laid
1.Out To Get You. 100
2.Sometimes (Lester Piggott). 90
3.Dream Thrum. 98
4.One Of The Three. 88
5.Say Something. 83
6.Five-O. 98
7.P.S. 97
8.Everybody Knows. 83
9.Knuckle Too Far. 74
10.Low Low Low. 78
11.Laid. 92
12.Lullaby. 91
13.Skindiving. 77 [First added to this chart: 02/24/2020]
(1,149/13)
27.09.1993
James (UK): Laid
1.Out To Get You. 100
2.Sometimes (Lester Piggott). 90
3.Dream Thrum. 98
4.One Of The Three. 88
5.Say Something. 83
6.Five-O. 98
7.P.S. 97
8.Everybody Knows. 83
9.Knuckle Too Far. 74
10.Low Low Low. 78
11.Laid. 92
12.Lullaby. 91
13.Skindiving. 77 [First added to this chart: 02/24/2020]
Year of Release:
1993
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Rank Score:
806
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 8 | 8% | |
| 1970s | 12 | 12% | |
| 1980s | 9 | 9% | |
| 1990s | 31 | 31% | |
| 2000s | 21 | 21% | |
| 2010s | 16 | 16% | |
| 2020s | 3 | 3% |
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| Radiohead | 5 | 5% | |
| Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds | 5 | 5% | |
| Belle And Sebastian | 5 | 5% | |
| The National | 4 | 4% | |
| Isaac Hayes | 3 | 3% | |
| CunninLynguists | 3 | 3% | |
| Car Seat Headrest | 2 | 2% | |
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45 | 45% | |
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39 | 39% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 1 from 49th to 48th Is This It by The Strokes |
| Up 1 from 48th to 47th Different Class by Pulp |
| Up 1 from 47th to 46th Push Barman To Open Old Wounds by Belle And Sebastian |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums ratings
90/100 (from 24 votes)
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85/100  | 02/28/2024 10:54 |  LedZep | | 84/100 |
 85/100 | 01/01/2024 00:36 | KineticEchoes02 | | 88/100 |
| 100/100 | 12/31/2023 13:54 | dougcummings | | 70/100 |
| 80/100 | 12/28/2023 18:41 |  Tamthebam | | 85/100 |
| 95/100 | 12/28/2023 10:31 | Johnnyo | | 80/100 |
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85/100
From LedZep 02/28/2024 10:52
LedZep 02/28/2024 10:52
Great to see a fellow Nick Cave fan
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95/100
From Johnnyo 12/28/2023 10:32
Absolutely adore this chart. Just a suggestion but I think that you should leave the chart as it is rather than one entry per artist. If this is your top 100 albums ever, I'd keep it at that.
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100/100
From meltchett 06/23/2023 08:24
Great Chart. Love the forensic level of rating.
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70/100
From StreakyNuno 02/14/2023 22:47
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95/100
From EyeKanFly 01/22/2021 17:21
EyeKanFly 01/22/2021 17:21
Great chart, maybe leans a little too heavily into certain artists but hey, that's cool. They're certainly artists that I love, particularly B&S.
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85/100
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ExTeaSea 01/12/2021 02:31
ExTeaSea 01/12/2021 02:31
I apparently need to fully get into and appreciate Belle and Sebastian. Good chart!
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100/100
From Larcx13 10/23/2020 10:16
Larcx13 10/23/2020 10:16
Interesting choices!
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sssvnnn 03/24/2020 11:28
sssvnnn 03/24/2020 11:28
good start.
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Skinny 04/09/2019 18:25
Skinny 04/09/2019 18:25
Are you named after Lilian?
Good top three, either way. And a particularly great number one.
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