Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by bermolder 
My FAVORITE** albums. Hence the apparent focus on certain genres and artists.
This is by no means a list of the "greats". That's far too difficult to quantify. So yes, it will be missing noteworthy artists who had a major impact on music throughout the ages. The listed albums have either spoken to me on a personal level, garnered points for nostalgia, or simply happen to be on repeat in the buds for reasons I cannot explain. They represent my personal go-to albums.
I encourage recommendations. There's a trove of wonderful undiscovered music out there.
- Chart updated: 11/14/2025 18:45
- (Created: 07/06/2017 16:48).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Funeral is growing up. It's reminiscent daydreams of carving snow tunnels to your friend's house. It's about falling in love with someone who does not wear the 'crown of love' themselves. It's about making mistakes, getting hurt, and 'waking up' to learn that such pains are important for growth. You can tell Regine and Butler really give their all.
Favorite tracks: Crown of Love, In the Backseat, Neighborhood #1 [First added to this chart: 07/07/2017]
Favorite tracks: Crown of Love, In the Backseat, Neighborhood #1 [First added to this chart: 07/07/2017]
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2004
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32,829
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[First added to this chart: 11/14/2025]
52. (30) 22
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Somehow a consistent record despite it's length. Reflektor also supports a more relatable, realistic message than some of their other work (neon bible). Reflektor and Afterlife are clear album favourites. Though, there are other gems hidden within.
Afterlife, Hey Orpheus, Reflektor, Joan of Arc, Awful Sound, Normal Person [First added to this chart: 09/12/2019]
Afterlife, Hey Orpheus, Reflektor, Joan of Arc, Awful Sound, Normal Person [First added to this chart: 09/12/2019]
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2013
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I honestly think I'd prefer this if it weren't a supergroup. It's quite the onslaught of sound. You need to be in the right (hype) mood to take it all in. Nonetheless, it's a solid listen throughout. And I'm a sucker for no-skip records.
Lover's Spit, Cause = Time, Almost Crimes [First added to this chart: 11/02/2017]
Lover's Spit, Cause = Time, Almost Crimes [First added to this chart: 11/02/2017]
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2002
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5,355
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Skunk Rawk. Ska strumming but replace the horns with some heavy punk.
One of a kind sound and an especially great listen if you're pissed off.
Points for Nostalgia.
Freds got Slacks, Do or Die, Broken Bones [First added to this chart: 05/09/2020]
One of a kind sound and an especially great listen if you're pissed off.
Points for Nostalgia.
Freds got Slacks, Do or Die, Broken Bones [First added to this chart: 05/09/2020]
Nothing to lose, try honesty, line and sinker, the ex, this is how it goes. Youthful angst. Great album when you're pissed off. Ben can WAIL. Some cheesy tunes on here certainly. However, the hits are spectacular.
[First added to this chart: 06/11/2020]
They've bitten off more than they can chew with the message, but the music itself is on par with anything else they've put out. Arcade Fire for the win.
[First added to this chart: 11/09/2017]
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2007
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[First added to this chart: 05/17/2020]
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 5 | 5% | |
| 1970s | 20 | 20% | |
| 1980s | 2 | 2% | |
| 1990s | 8 | 8% | |
| 2000s | 33 | 33% | |
| 2010s | 29 | 29% | |
| 2020s | 3 | 3% |
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| Pink Floyd | 5 | 5% | |
| Radiohead | 5 | 5% | |
| The Strokes | 3 | 3% | |
| LCD Soundsystem | 3 | 3% | |
| Arcade Fire | 3 | 3% | |
| Kendrick Lamar | 3 | 3% | |
| The Beatles | 3 | 3% | |
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45 | 45% | |
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34 | 34% | |
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8 | 8% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 34 from 62nd to 28thRage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine |
| Up 32 from 74th to 42ndA Deeper Understanding by The War On Drugs |
| Up 25 from 50th to 25thTakk... by Sigur Rós |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 22 from 30th to 52ndReflektor by Arcade Fire |
| Down 15 from 60th to 75thIn Between Dreams by Jack Johnson |
| Down 9 from 32nd to 41stContinuum by John Mayer |
| New entries |
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| Songs Of A Lost World by The Cure |
| Leavers |
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| The Suburbs by Arcade Fire |
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From Moondance 01/31/2023 09:02 | #293428
Nice chart indeed and a few less often seen artists/albums for me to check out ~ for which I thank you.
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From Peppermint 03/06/2022 18:08 | #282393
This is a decent chart, with a lot of classic choices from the 2000s and 2010s. Love that you've included Beach House's 'Bloom' in here!
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From mianfei 12/08/2020 08:13 | #262252
Although there is something of a stereotypical pattern to this chart in its focus on 2000s alternative and 1970s progressive rock, both genres of inconsistent attraction at most to my ears, I do not think of it as remotely bad. There are enough surprising choices to maintain interest, and even some well-known choices that might not be expected (which I actually like).
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EyeKanFly 12/02/2020 01:06 | #261776
EyeKanFly 12/02/2020 01:06 | #261776
Excellent chart, lots in common. I love your descriptions of the ska albums since you're a brass player, super cool thinking about music from that perspective.
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DommeDamian 12/01/2020 09:11 | #261719
DommeDamian 12/01/2020 09:11 | #261719
Too much Rh but your descriptions win me over as always.
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From Larcx13 11/16/2020 14:11 | #260897
Larcx13 11/16/2020 14:11 | #260897
Cool selection and nice effort. I was stoked to see Streetlight Manifesto up there, but a little less stoked about Kanye... Personally, i'm not crazy with some of your selections but as a whole your chart holds up especially with stuff like Flatliners, Catch 22, Common and the moe obvious like Arctic Monkeys and the Strokes, etc...
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From Johnnyo 09/11/2019 06:56 | #242445
Excellent chart. Commutes can't be too bad if you listening to this lot
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From pctrooper 09/09/2019 22:02 | #242408
A good friend of mine turned me on to Streetlight Manifesto last year. Some amazing drumming, indeed.
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From Globe02 06/04/2019 17:32 | #237094
Dope chart
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