Top 71 Greatest Music Albums by 
indieshins 
UPDATE 2022: Slowly going through the process of updating this chart - I thought I'd do that rather than create an entirely new one. This new chart will hopefully give a more complete picture of my musical tastes and the development of it since I first made this chart. I hope to have a good variety of eras and genres, and a good mix of objective and subjective picks.
I have two sides to my musical identity: first, left-field, experimental, artsy, alternative, cerebral. Second, accessible, catchy, fun, possibly mainstream (though not necessarily). Often, a favourite album will have elements of both. In any case, I intend to represent both sides amply here.
Notes will be added gradually over time.
- Chart updated: 04/12/2024 07:15
- (Created: 06/08/2017 04:40).
- Chart size: 71 albums.
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Underrated, underrated, underrated. My favourite hip-hop album, period. I don't know why exactly it speaks to me so deeply, but every time I put this album on, I struggle to find fault with it. Gone are the silly punchlines of Gambino's previous efforts, replaced with pointed social commentary on the numbing effects of the internet in the modern world. A silver-spoon concept, sure, but that's Gambino. The screenplay that accompanied the album really added to my experience, explaining the reason the album felt like one of two halfs - the more hard hitting, party ready first half, and the incredibly abstract, moody second half. In any case, it flows beautifully, and is an absolute treat no matter how many times I hear it. In fact, excuse me while I go give it a spin. It's been a while!
Honourable Mention: Awaken, My Love! [First added to this chart: 06/09/2017]
Honourable Mention: Awaken, My Love! [First added to this chart: 06/09/2017]
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2013
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No other album makes me feel like this. It's scarily isolating. It blocks out the world around it in the most blissful way possible, but it can be a bit disturbing for the same reason if you're in the wrong mood. However, in the right mood, there's nothing like it. It's absolutely brilliant, and strangely catchy in a more oblique way than it's still solid, but more uneven follow up. Aussie psych rock at it's best.
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2012
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Another long double (triple!) album. I fell in love with Joanna after buying Ys on a whim, and quickly decided to complete my collection. While Ys could easily be here instead, I've picked this one because I love the sound, and the songs are able to hold my attention a bit more (not as long!). The first disc is near flawless, featuring Easy, Good Intentions Paving Company (what a title!), '81 and the title track. While I never had a problem with her pre-surgery voice, there's no denying it did her good, as her voice here is stunning in a way it didn't reach on her past efforts. While the album is long, and hard to sit through all at once, taken a disk at a time, it's an incredible experience that reinforces her place as one of the most original musicians working today.
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2010
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One word: Gorgeous. I'd been a fan of Julia Holter before the release of this album, but here, she released her most incredible album to date. The string arrangements are incredible, and add a romantic, cinematic quality to the album. "How Long" sounds like a German art film in sound, Betsy on the Roof builds to one of the most tear-jerking climaxes I've ever heard, and Feel You is one of my pop songs of the decade. Special mention has to be made of the incredible saxophone solo in Sea Calls Me Home, which feels like an injection of liquid gold straight through the centre of the dreamy fog of the song. It, like so many other small details here, elevates the song to a new level. I feel like as the years go by, this will be regarded as a modern classic. Is it her masterpiece? Wait and see.
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2015
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There's so much talent coming out of my little island home right now. These guys are amazing, blending neo-soul with a bunch of other experimental elements, not least the "8-bit" synths that characterise video game music. The instrumental ingenuity here is what really sets it apart though. Brilliant drumming in particular, and pretty impressive guitar playing too, considering Nai is singing at the same time as playing syncopated lines. My favourite tracks include Breathing Underwater and Molasses, but there's so much fun to be had here. I want to see these guys live, but for a band that's based in my hometown, they're surprisingly hard to catch. In the meantime, this album should keep me happy for a long time
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The debut is more consistent perhaps, as this has a few less great tracks, but the highs on this album are skyscraping, and represent a huge maturation of sound for the band. They would never have been able to pull off a song as subtle as Hannah Hunt before, nor make a pop song with as much texture and trademark quirkiness as Diane Young. While some tracks are less great than others, there really isn't a bad track here, affirming this album as a modern masterpiece.
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2013
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Their most emotional album, to these ears. A concept album telling a life in reverse, the music is soulful, the lyrics poetic. More Black Thought would have been nice, but the other MCs provide great verses as well - Greg Porn's unhinged verse on Stomp is a personal highlight. The themes are highly relevant even several years down the track, further securing this as a late career triumph for the Roots.
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2011
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Death Grips have always been raw and aggressive, but this, in my opinion, is the peak of their early period. The passion in Ride's voice has never really been equaled, and the production is, as always, as intricate as it is abrasive. No Love may be my favourite DG song. That hook is ridiculously catchy. A host of other great tracks follow. Just don't let anyone see the cover - might face some awkward questions!
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2012
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It took me a while to appreciate this, but my God! One of the most heavenly albums I've ever heard. Goosebump-inducing harmonies paired with the distinctly "old American" folk stylings makes for one of the most haunting and unique albums in recent memory. A modern classic!
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Top 71 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 2 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 9 | 13% | |
| 1970s | 14 | 20% | |
| 1980s | 10 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 10 | 14% | |
| 2000s | 16 | 23% | |
| 2010s | 10 | 14% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Vampire Weekend | 1 | 1% | |
| Peter Gabriel | 1 | 1% | |
| The Drones (AU) | 1 | 1% | |
| Prince | 1 | 1% | |
| Ween | 1 | 1% | |
| John Coltrane | 1 | 1% | |
| Mr. Bungle | 1 | 1% | |
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From Moondance 03/18/2023 22:51
Cool chart - cool comments. Continue to enjoy your adventure through the amazing albums of the past 60+ years. Looking forward to seeing you complete a top 100.
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From Johnnyo 04/15/2018 06:41
This is a very good chart and I particularly like the time that you have dedicated to explaining why each album qualifies.
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Love the unique picks with the comments to justify them, what I look for in a great chart!!
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