Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by cmoshier 
*amended (7/12/20): I decided to go with one album per artist just to make it a little more eclectic. The ranking is pretty loose; beyond like the top 25, it's pretty arbitrary. And I'm gonna keep doing the little write ups for each one.
- Chart updated: 09/12/2023 03:15
- (Created: 08/12/2017 00:40).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Kind of like with Ty Segall and 'Melted', this might kind of a weird favorite of theirs to have. I just love John Dwyer's taste, it's different than mine. Probably the best live band out there right now? The last time they came through New York, I very stupidly microdosed some shrooms at their show and freaked the fuck out. Hell of a show, though.
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Another one that seems to missed some people. Kim Deal's the greatest, and probably doesn't get enough credit for how much she contributed to the color and mood of the Pixies. Her at her fragmented best. 'Off You' pokes a very specific raw nerve.
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[First added to this chart: 10/31/2022]
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1998
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To preface the rest of this list, the sequencing of the albums beyond number 1 is is pretty arbitrary. This is my personal favorite from Miles'; I'm truly not an expert on jazz in any way, but I really don't think anyone comes close to Miles when it comes to fusion. It is so fucking intense, it goes back to this idea of music being something that moves you viscerally rather than intellectually. I'm not shitting on Zappa, but it's just so cerebral to me. I don't think anyone had what Miles had; he was smart enough to know that it wasn't a game of minds. He couldn't help but be what he was, no second guessing. I'm just in awe of this record.
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1971
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1973
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1994
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Truly, one of the few music moments where the first time I heard it remains crystalline in my memory. It's an overused way to describe music, but this is a ~visceral~ listen the first time. I had no reference for what this was other than the fact that Kurt Cobain liked it. I thought these guys were robots or something. Looking back, and after having read Our Band Could Be Your Life, it feels like a gendered rage. There's a lot you can say about this being of its time. Even as a huge Big Black & Shellac fan, I certainly wouldn't stand behind every move Steve Albini's made; the man himself has copped to having made some ugly choices. But there's something undeniably great and specific about Big Black.
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1986
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I mean, it's a mess. But the biggest messes from The Kinks are more compelling than a lot of people at their best. A sprawling post-Sgt. Pepper's, pre-Dark Side of the Moon concept album about British life and history (I think?) by one of the weirdest bands ever.
[First added to this chart: 08/23/2017]
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1969
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Wilco are my Grateful Dead; I haven't exactly worked the analogy out in my head, but it feels true. This record in particular holds a lot of sentimental value for me. The earnest, college boy country of it hit me at the right time in the right way. Wilco is Alex G for your parents? That might make more sense actually.
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1996
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I got into Mission of Burma about four years ago, at the height of my musical curiosity. So no real emotional attachment. I think it's impeccably recorded, and seems to lay the groundwork for a lot of the best noise rock of the 90's and after.
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1982
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1960s | 6 | 6% | |
| 1970s | 22 | 22% | |
| 1980s | 18 | 18% | |
| 1990s | 16 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 16 | 16% | |
| 2010s | 20 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1% |
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| John Cale | 1 | 1% | |
| Serge Gainsbourg | 1 | 1% | |
| Destroyer | 1 | 1% | |
| Times New Viking | 1 | 1% | |
| The Strokes | 1 | 1% | |
| Devo | 1 | 1% | |
| Public Enemy | 1 | 1% | |
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| Down 2 from 18th to 20th Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division |
| Down 2 from 19th to 21st Help by Thee Oh Sees |
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91/100 (from 28 votes)
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| 95/100 | 12/14/2022 23:49 | Moondance | | 84/100 |
| 100/100 | 12/14/2022 20:10 |  HoldenM | | 95/100 |
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| 100/100 | 12/14/2022 15:38 |  Larcx13 | | 86/100 |
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85/100
From Tamthebam 07/21/2023 03:15
Tamthebam 07/21/2023 03:15
Only 4 albums in common but that is because you employ the one album per artist rule .... I just not brave enough to do that my chart would be decimated if I did that .... but I respect your choices and overall it is a very interesting read
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95/100
From Moondance 12/14/2022 23:58
Great chart - love the one album/artist concept; love the comments and how the albums soundtrack key moments in your life; love your sentimental attachment to albums that are real outliers; love how uniquely this chart reflects who you are (no BEA group think here!). Love how you have canvassed the decades. My only criticism would be it is a bit too US heavy - but hey, you were born in the USA. Oh, loved (but don't agree) on your putting Darkness ahead of Born To Run. Got a real kick out of you putting 'Another Self Portrait' ahead of about 20 other Dylan albums. Finally, would have liked to have seen a few more Australian albums in the top 100. Anyway, certainly one of my favourite BEA user charts for sure!
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95/100
From Johnnyo 12/14/2022 16:23
Great unique and persona; chart. Love it
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From Larcx13 12/14/2022 15:39
Larcx13 12/14/2022 15:39
Love Let It Be at number 1 and the Strokes at number 3. One album per artist is tough too. Descriptions also a plus. 100.
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From Rm12398 11/05/2022 10:05
The comments on all your picks give a fantastic insight into why you chose them. Was great to read through. Really nice chart!
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100/100
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Keatownrodriguez 10/05/2020 02:47
Keatownrodriguez 10/05/2020 02:47
Man I'd love to see you come comment on all of these albums because the descriptions for the albums you chose to do so on are amazing and got me to listen to some great new records. Amazing chart!
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100/100
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DommeDamian 10/04/2020 09:29
DommeDamian 10/04/2020 09:29
*claps*
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90/100
From RioBravo 07/14/2020 16:44
Well deserved nod to ZamRock at the end. Many great choices overall. Congrats!
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100/100
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ForegroundNoise 11/09/2019 20:14
ForegroundNoise 11/09/2019 20:14
Even though some of it isn't my thing I love love love this chart. Nice mix of stuff and your write-ups add so much personality too. Great stuff!
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90/100
From AgainstMeAgainstYou 03/28/2019 21:08
Really unique and clearly long-thought-out chart. Love seeing albums like YHF, Born to Run and Loveless in your very eclectic top 20. Just wish there were notes!!
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