Top 50 Greatest Music Albums
by BowieGhostsBub 
Until about two years ago I had never listened to music for fun or on my own accord. Little did I know I was missing out on a fantastic part of life. Until about a three months ago, I was very limited to what I would listen to, so I've only listed albums I've fully listened to are not very many, but is growing rapidly! I'm adding and rearranging my chart constantly thanks to a new found openness (a lot of credit to this site for that) to different genres aside from rock and metal. I'm hoping by joining this site and exploring and reviewing albums I can expand my listening and find some great stuff that I know is out there. Feel free to comment or or give any feedback at all though! It's very welcome. More commentary and personalized reviews coming soon including favorite line of lyric from each album.
Note: I look at just my own taste and liking, not the album or artist's history or effect on music, society, etc. That is why this chart won't have a lot of variety and will be missing a lot of the "greatest" albums ever and some of "greatest" artists ever according to the masses.
"Whattya mean I'm not kind! Just not YOUR kind!"
UPDATE: Still exploring more music and adding and editing every day! It's slowly growing and is updated once a week or so. Please feel free to recommend or give suggestions or additions. Private Messages welcome as well.
- Chart updated: 07/24/2017 19:45
- (Created: 06/02/2017 18:39).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
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Favorite Track: Watermelon In Easter Hay
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Favorite Track: Creeping Death
Favorite Lyric: So let it be written. So let it be done. I'm sent here by the chosen one. -Creeping Death [First added to this chart: 06/02/2017]
Favorite Lyric: So let it be written. So let it be done. I'm sent here by the chosen one. -Creeping Death [First added to this chart: 06/02/2017]
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1984
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9,301
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Favorite Track: Twist of Cain
Favorite Lyric: But if you wanna find hell with me. I can show you what it's like. Till you're bleeding. [First added to this chart: 06/02/2017]
Favorite Lyric: But if you wanna find hell with me. I can show you what it's like. Till you're bleeding. [First added to this chart: 06/02/2017]
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1988
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595
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Favorite Track: Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
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Year of Release:
1986
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12,631
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Favorite Track: 5-8-6
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Year of Release:
1983
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6,471
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Favorite Track: Peace Sell...But Who's Buying
Favorite Lyric: "WHATTYA MEAN I'M NOT KIND, JUST NOT YOUR KIND"
Dave Mustaine is king of attitude. [First added to this chart: 06/02/2017]
Favorite Lyric: "WHATTYA MEAN I'M NOT KIND, JUST NOT YOUR KIND"
Dave Mustaine is king of attitude. [First added to this chart: 06/02/2017]
Year of Release:
1986
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1,594
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Favorite Track: Phantom of the Opera
Favorite Lyric: Oh Well, wherever, wherever you are, Iron Maiden's gonna get you, no matter how far. -Iron Maiden (the song) [First added to this chart: 06/02/2017]
Favorite Lyric: Oh Well, wherever, wherever you are, Iron Maiden's gonna get you, no matter how far. -Iron Maiden (the song) [First added to this chart: 06/02/2017]
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1980
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1,885
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Favorite Track: Burin' For You
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1981
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600
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Favorite Track: Fashion or Scary Monsters and Super Creeps
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1980
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5,683
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Favorite Track: Winterdreams
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Total albums: 12. Page 1 of 2
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 8 | 16% | |
| 1970s | 11 | 22% | |
| 1980s | 12 | 24% | |
| 1990s | 11 | 22% | |
| 2000s | 3 | 6% | |
| 2010s | 5 | 10% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Megadeth | 4 | 8% | |
| Danzig | 3 | 6% | |
| Bob Dylan | 3 | 6% | |
| Kendrick Lamar | 3 | 6% | |
| Metallica | 2 | 4% | |
| David Bowie | 2 | 4% | |
| Death (Metal) | 2 | 4% | |
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Top 50 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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| Down 1 from 7th to 8th Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band |
| Down 1 from 8th to 9th Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan |
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65/100  | 03/03/2025 19:10 | DrewHamster | | 79/100 |
90/100 | 02/18/2020 13:45 | Timooosterink | | 90/100 |
90/100 | 11/11/2019 16:49 | pctrooper | | 88/100 |
95/100 | 12/21/2018 20:35 | vruslov | | 89/100 |
90/100 | 03/01/2018 23:20 | SamNassiri98 | | 78/100 |
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From pctrooper 11/11/2019 16:50
This chart is real interesting. Some really great stuff, Groundhogs, Pentegram, etc. I gotta say I can't stand Rob Zombie, though.
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From SamNassiri98 03/01/2018 23:20
Very varied list with unique picks!
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75/100
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JulianR 11/04/2017 06:18
JulianR 11/04/2017 06:18
Easily one of the most eclectic top threes I've seen in a while! I'd recommend some of the main influences on the metal/proggressive metal you seem to like. Sabbath was basically the beginning of true metal, but here are some suggestions:
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin I (awesome, hard blues rock)
King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King (acclaimed prog rock)
Yes - either Fragile (my fav) or Close To The Edge (the generally more acclaimed one. Both are good technical prog)
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Repo 08/06/2017 13:31
Repo 08/06/2017 13:31
"Until about two years ago I had never listened to music for fun or on my own accord. Little did I know I was missing out on a fantastic part of life. Until about a three months ago, I was very limited to what I would listen to, so I've only listed albums I've fully listened to are not very many, but is growing rapidly!"
Holy shit! You're a fucking prodigy in that case. lol. Because this chart is insanely good. Great chart! It's going to just b scary good in another two years. Welcome to the site. You start a diary of music adventures. Peace, brother!
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authorunknown 08/01/2017 12:17
authorunknown 08/01/2017 12:17
Nice chart. Good spread of styles!
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90/100
From pjerske 07/13/2017 22:19
Awesome chart and notes! Nice to see Black Sabbath S/T and Scary Monsters (which is my favourite Bowie album).
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85/100
From ecwashere 07/07/2017 19:22
Very good chart! Like that you have included Atomic rooster.
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90/100
From 
AAL2014 06/21/2017 17:16
AAL2014 06/21/2017 17:16
Great chart, man. Glad you found this site and it has helped you discover more music, certainly I can say the same.
As for the chart, it's so cool and refreshing to see Dylan, Megadeth, and Kendrick featured so prominently. Very different artists, but ARTISTS nonetheless. This is a very honest chart. Keep it up, buddy!
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LedZep 06/17/2017 13:11
LedZep 06/17/2017 13:11
Love this chart. Megadeth for the win
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