Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
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junodog4 
- Chart updated: 03/15/2023 15:15
- (Created: 01/05/2012 21:54).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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While Nevermind changed me at 13, this album changed me at 20. The Blues Explosion taught me that attitude is as big a part of rock and roll as anything. I started working at a radio station because of these guys. Take the Rolling Stones at their sleaziest, put them in a blender with cheap bourbon, cigarette butts, women's panties, and a RL Burnside CD, and out pours Acme. Drink it sloppily and smack your lips. A powerhouse album that rocks and rolls from start to finish. I can't recommend it enough.
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Side B is the greatest progression of songs anywhere. It pushes this album to the top of the Beatles heap. Side A has Lennon at his best (Come Together), Harrison at his best (Something) and Ringo Starr doing his thing (Octopus's Garden). This is the Beatles emptying the tank before they call it quits.
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1969
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57,284
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I have never been as excited to hear an album, and have never heard an album that surpassed my expectations as much as OK Computer.
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1997
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I know this is a re-imagining of Woody Guthrie's writing, but Wilco and Billy Bragg seemed to be the perfect artists to bring it to life. They seem to perfectly select which songs are better suited to which artist, basing selections on vocals, instrumental sound, and even political tone. Nothing tops California Stars and Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key.
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1998
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791
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Pure joy, sex, and funk blended together. Why hasn't this got more notice?
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Blue Rodeo is the epitome of Canadiana. Not the Tragically Hip, not Arcade Fire. These guys are mellow, deep, connected to the people and the land, and musically gifted. And this is their best album.
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I give R.E.M. credit. They took a risk here - went for a murkier, fuzzier, bolder sound. They deviated from their usual, and got mixed reviews. Some loved it, some hated it. I think it's brilliant.
[First added to this chart: 01/08/2012]
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1994
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1,971
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When things were getting too bleak and grungy, Sloan recorded this pop-rock masterpiece. They are criminally underrated in both Canadian and 90s rock records.
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"Don't tell anyone you don't own Blonde on Blonde. It's gonna be okay."
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1966
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Restored my faith in new music, when I was losing passion. Made me realize that the 21st century will be great for music.
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2004
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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 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1970s | 14 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 6 | 6% | |
| 1990s | 44 | 44% | |
| 2000s | 18 | 18% | |
| 2010s | 6 | 6% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Beatles | 4 | 4% | |
| Radiohead | 4 | 4% | |
| The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion | 4 | 4% | |
| The Flaming Lips | 3 | 3% | |
| Aerosmith | 3 | 3% | |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 3% | |
| Bob Dylan | 3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 56th to 57th Picaresque by The Decemberists |
| Down 1 from 57th to 58th Picture Of Health by Headstones |
| Down 1 from 58th to 59th How I Got Over by The Roots |
| Leavers |
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| Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5 |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 03/07/2025 13:57 | DrewHamster | 317 | 79/100 |
| ! | 07/26/2024 19:04 | bwoodlan | 32 | 70/100 |
| ! | 10/02/2023 08:28 | Moondance | 476 | 85/100 |
| ! | 09/18/2021 21:48 |  DommeDamian | 1,004 | 89/100 |
| ! | 09/13/2021 19:44 |  AlvaroIesus | 74 | 77/100 |
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This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 86.5/100, a mean average of 85.3/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 86.6/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 12.0.
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From Moondance 12/27/2022 22:08 | #292266
Cool enough chart that reveals your love of music from just 4 nations - USA, UK, Canada & Ireland and isn't afraid to have a decent number of lesser known albums that you have discovered on your journey - kudos for that. Big tick for your love of home grown music.
I am surprised that with a chart that is over 10 years old, that the amazing music/artists from countries outside your top 4 nations have not made even a minor impact.
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From FelipeBoorkes 09/13/2019 14:54 | #242544
¡Nice chart!
Good way to know Canadian artists outside Arcade Fire. I'll check out Sloan and Blue Rodeo.
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ExTeaSea 04/13/2019 16:39 | #234907
ExTeaSea 04/13/2019 16:39 | #234907
REM Monster is underrated and so is Up. Great chart.
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Paule 04/03/2019 10:37 | #234445
Paule 04/03/2019 10:37 | #234445
Very cool chart, it shows a lot of personality! Very north-american though. But I will for sure check out some albums from your list.
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Julelios 12/05/2018 14:41 | #226243
Julelios 12/05/2018 14:41 | #226243
Excellent choices !
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From SamNassiri98 03/13/2018 23:18 | #210857
:)
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From Jhef9312 01/31/2018 01:56 | #206880
Pretty good, but Get Your Wings is the best Aerosmith..
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ObsoleteEntity 01/15/2018 15:25 | #205740
ObsoleteEntity 01/15/2018 15:25 | #205740
Precise, short commments. Acme is Burnside and Stones (maybe a little Velvet, too?). You've given me some new titles to hear. Thx for that. Love the Canadian titles, as it will allow me more exposure. Overall, nicely researched chart, amigo. Thumbs up.
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From DommeDamian 11/23/2017 08:26 | #201946
DommeDamian 11/23/2017 08:26 | #201946
Much similar taste, when it comes to rock
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phantom1305 10/04/2017 10:34 | #199101
phantom1305 10/04/2017 10:34 | #199101
Great chart! You've got many familiar names here, but also a lot of albums I've never heard of. I'm looking forward to exploring some of this. :D
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| Best Ever Artists | |
|---|---|
| 1. The Beatles | |
| 2. Radiohead | |
| 3. Pink Floyd | |
| 4. David Bowie | |
| 5. Bob Dylan | |
| 6. Led Zeppelin | |
| 7. The Rolling Stones | |
| 8. Arcade Fire | |
| 9. Nirvana | |
| 10. Neil Young | |
| 11. The Velvet Underground | |
| 12. Kendrick Lamar | |
| 13. Miles Davis | |
| 14. The Smiths | |
| 15. The Beach Boys | |
| 16. R.E.M. | |
| 17. Kanye West | |
| 18. Pixies | |
| 19. Bruce Springsteen | |
| 20. Jimi Hendrix |
