Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
by Globe02 
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The most challenging part about compiling this list is merging the old classics with the contemporary masterpieces, as well as everything in between.
- Chart updated: 10/30/2024 13:45
- (Created: 11/10/2017 16:13).
- Chart size: 40 albums.
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1973
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55,826
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1995
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14,284
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2007
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10,298
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2007
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40,228
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2004
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31,532
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2005
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19,073
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As their Wiki once said, Sigur Ros is the sound of god crying tears of gold. Jónsi's falsetto is one of a kind, especially when backed by several ethereal instruments. They also put on a hell of a show live.
Favourite tracks: Glósóli, Hoppípolla, Sæglópur [First added to this chart: 11/10/2017]
Favourite tracks: Glósóli, Hoppípolla, Sæglópur [First added to this chart: 11/10/2017]
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2005
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4,367
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1966
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46,097
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Favourite tracks: Marching Bands of Manhattan, Your Heart is an Empty Room, Crooked Teeth, What Sarah Said, Brothers on a Hotel Bed
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2005
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2,148
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Total albums: 40. Page 1 of 4
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 2 | 5% | |
| 1970s | 1 | 3% | |
| 1980s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1990s | 3 | 8% | |
| 2000s | 26 | 65% | |
| 2010s | 7 | 18% | |
| 2020s | 1 | 3% |
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| Radiohead | 2 | 5% | |
| Arcade Fire | 2 | 5% | |
| Sufjan Stevens | 2 | 5% | |
| Nirvana | 1 | 3% | |
| The Strokes | 1 | 3% | |
| Slow Pulp | 1 | 3% | |
| Two Door Cinema Club | 1 | 3% | |
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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excellent variety with strong Canadian presence. well done.
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nice idea, i'll listen to your chart (Edited)
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