Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
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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.
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[First added to this chart: 11/10/2017]
Year of Release:
1973
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60,130
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Top rated album (92/100 - 5331 votes)  92 (5,331 votes)
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[First added to this chart: 11/10/2017]
Year of Release:
1995
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14,786
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[First added to this chart: 11/10/2017]
Year of Release:
2007
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11,074
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[First added to this chart: 11/10/2017]
Year of Release:
2007
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43,946
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Top rated album (90/100 - 3946 votes)  90 (3,946 votes)
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[First added to this chart: 11/10/2017]
Year of Release:
2004
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34,182
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Top rated album (88/100 - 3663 votes)  88 (3,663 votes)
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[First added to this chart: 11/10/2017]
Year of Release:
2005
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20,373
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Top rated album (86/100 - 1914 votes)  86 (1,914 votes)
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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]
Year of Release:
2005
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4,531
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[First added to this chart: 11/10/2017]
Year of Release:
1966
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49,523
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Top rated album (91/100 - 4586 votes)  91 (4,586 votes)
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[First added to this chart: 11/10/2017]
Year of Release:
2008
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379
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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 [First added to this chart: 12/06/2017]
Year of Release:
2005
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2,197
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Total albums: 40. Page 1 of 4
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade Albums %


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%
Artist Albums %


Radiohead 2 5%
Arcade Fire 2 5%
Sufjan Stevens 2 5%
Arkells 1 3%
Sigur Rós 1 3%
Tycho 1 3%
Green Day 1 3%
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Country Albums %


United States 16 40%
United Kingdom 12 30%
Canada 9 23%
France 1 3%
Australia 1 3%
Iceland 1 3%

Top 40 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

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Biggest fallers
Faller Down 1 from 33rd to 34th
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by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
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New entry American Idiot
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From 09/03/2024 01:18 | #305110
nice idea, i'll listen to your chart
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Nice!
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excellent variety with strong Canadian presence. well done.
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