Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
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- (Created: 12/28/2017 08:36).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Could be the Greatest Record Of All Time. I had never heard about Talking Heads until this year, and they're really solid, but this record especially sticks out in their catalog. The grooves from Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On) to Once In A Lifetime are just fast paced and amazing. After that we can see that the record slows down a bit from Houses In Motion until the last track, The Overload. It really dosen't leave you in a happy mood. And especially the last track goes into dark territory and feels extremely experimental, to say the least. Can't stop listen to it! Always get cheer goosebumps from Born Under Under Punches (The Heat Goes On), The Great Curve, Once In A Lifetime, Houses In Motion and Listening Wind. Such amazing songs, and though I don't get those tear inducing feelings for every song here, the records just flows so perfectly. A perfect 10/10 for me!
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1980
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This album has been hard to grasp for me. The first time I heard it I was impressed, but didn't understand why it was in the top 10. After a couple of months I have finally understood the music and the meaning of the lyrics. The last time I cried to an album was with Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles, now it has happened again; but with Funeral by Arcade Fire.
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2004
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Never thought this would end up being one of my favorite album of all time. Still, It's so damn perfect though?!? An album with ten amazing tracks without a single low. And the flow is without question superb, no wonder they went crazy in the studio while making the album, Tom has stated a few years ago in a few interviews. It will go down to the history of music, and deserves all it praise it has gotten since the loud release, over ten years ago!
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2007
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Pet Sounds remains a story of personal triumph. Brian Wilson fought his label, his bandmates, and his family to bring the album to reality. Against all odds, he harnessed his mental state for genius. He produced and inspired two of music's greatest album ever. "Without Pet Sounds, Sgt. Pepper never would have happened," the Beatles' producer George Martin later said. "Pepper was an attempt to equal Pet Sounds." The most beautiful vocal harmonies ever recorded, in my humble opinion. I think that Pet Sounds might be the greatest pop album ever made.
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1966
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This is probably my favorite Pink Floyd album. "Shine on You Crazy Diamond, pts. 1-5" is a great song, probably one of Floyd's best. All the songs on the album are great and truly amazing, and the record is definitely worth getting. The flow is also superb throughout the record.
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1975
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Many people were wondering how Kendrick could possibly top the vivid and conceptual good kid, m.a.a.d. city. Well not only did he top it with this record but he exceeded the expectation. With a powerful and beautiful blend of hiphop and jazz which is all in sync with the concept of the album. A very dense listen, To Pimp A Butterfly is one of the most culturally and socially important and great albums of the 21st Century thus far and will go down as a defining piece in hiphop's wide discography and easily Kendrick's current Magnum Opus.
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2015
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1972
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A close to perfect as any album in rock history. Every song a killer. Bruce at his peak. It would never get any better than this. In many ways, the essence of rock music, with all the energy and spirit rock and roll has to offer.
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1975
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As far as rock music swan songs go, this might be the best there's ever been. From the iconic opening bass line of "Come Together" to the ambitious Side 2 medley to the solemnity-subverting "Her Majesty," the entire album is an unqualified triumph. The medley on Abbey Road always gives me goosebumps and gives me that a feeling of pure joy that no album ever since has. A true masterpiece and and of course a classic album! It definitely deserves it's praise!
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1969
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Amazing album, perfect flow and truly amazing songs, tear inducing nonetheless. This is what the band wanted their debut to sound like, and they got it here.
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1984
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 2 | 2% | |
| 1960s | 22 | 22% | |
| 1970s | 28 | 28% | |
| 1980s | 10 | 10% | |
| 1990s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2000s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2010s | 10 | 10% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| The Beatles | 5 | 5% | |
| Bob Dylan | 4 | 4% | |
| Radiohead | 4 | 4% | |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 4% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 3% | |
| Kendrick Lamar | 2 | 2% | |
| The Stooges | 2 | 2% | |
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BestEverAlbums 03/15/2018 08:00 in Chart of the day (#2335): By 22erik22
BestEverAlbums 03/15/2018 08:00 in Chart of the day (#2335): By 22erik22“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by 22erik22 () 1. In Rainbows by Radiohead (2007) 2. Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys (1966) 3. Funeral by Arcade Fire (2004) 4. Revolver by The Beatles (1966) 5. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd (1975) 6. To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar…”
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joathome 02/02/2018 14:58 | #207006
Good chart but not very original. Only 2 albums (N. Simone & aretha) are not in the overall top 500 of this site !
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ExTeaSea TOP 100 COMMENTER 11/12/2018 19:29 | #224827
ExTeaSea TOP 100 COMMENTER 11/12/2018 19:29 | #224827
Really good highly rated albums. About the only unique pick would be Freddie Gibbs so I might check it out.
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NickGordons 11/12/2018 11:41 | #224641
NickGordons 11/12/2018 11:41 | #224641
37 albums in common, will I listen to some new albums? Of course, yes)
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NickGordons 11/12/2018 11:39 | #224640
Holy Molly!)) This chart is excellent!)) Well done!))
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Boltzmann TOP 100 COMMENTER 10/22/2018 12:00 | #222958
Nothing really surprises me in this chart.
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