Top 8 Greatest Music Albums
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Lofi, drone/ambient folk

Never has an album captivated me as much as The Glow has. Whenever I cry it cries with me. It is the most human and real album i've ever listened to. Every experience I've had amplifies and becomes memorable when listened to. Its the most lonely album ever. It is a harsh breeze on a dark cold snowy night. Its horrifyingly beautiful. It reminds you you are human.

best songs: ALL OF THEM
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Year of Release:
2001
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7,626
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Experimental rock, electronica

Im 16, and a drummer for my school jazz ensemble/marching band (tenor drums). This is my competition bus ride album. I have so many vivid memories with this album including a 2 hour school bus ride, pitch black with Kid A in. I stared out the window and fell asleep at "Treefingers" to wake up at morning bell. It is one of the best album experiences It was a social cleanser, if I felt like I said something wrong or needed to vent, Kid A would listen.

best songs: Everything in its right place, In Limbo
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2000
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42,058
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Top rated album (89/100 - 4473 votes)  89 (4,473 votes)
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Progressive rock, hard rock

I used to listen to exclusively Dream Theater as a young child, due to my dad being extremely into them. Certain albums still hold a special place in my heart by them, but when I think progressive rock/metal I think of King Crimson. On my way of exploring other genres, I started checking out early 70's progressive rock albums (adventurous I know). I started with Yes, and eventually got around to King Crimson. I think ITCOTCK is fantastic, but I think Red is King Crimsons masterpiece.

best songs: Starless, Fallen Angel
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1974
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10,176
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Top rated album (86/100 - 1104 votes)  86 (1,104 votes)
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Progressive/expiremental rock, jazz rock, art rock

Pawn Hearts is a heartache of an album. The 23 minute closer is one of the greatest songs ever written (In my opinion). While some may find it too dramatic, I find Peter Hamill to be a captivating singer. Also the drummer is crazy good.

best songs: A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers, Man-erg
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Year of Release:
1971
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1,459
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Progressive hardcore

Just really fun, great performances.

best songs Take The Veil Cerpin Text, Cicatriz ESP, Inertatic ESP
Year of Release:
2003
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3,536
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Lofi folk

In The Aeroplane Over The Sea is a very special album to me, its flow and emotion is unlike any other album i've listened to. But to me, this live set of NMH songs from IAOTS and more is the perfect relase from Jeff. Its such a close and interactive album, with even better versions of classic songs.

best songs: Oh Comely, I Love How You Love Me
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2001
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118
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Lofi folk

A very sad album.

best songs: Two Headed Boy 1/2, Oh Comely, In The Aeroplane Over The Sea, The Fool
Year of Release:
1998
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32,702
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Top rated album (87/100 - 2962 votes)  87 (2,962 votes)
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Hard bop, free jazz

Greatest jazz album of all time. Everything about this album is great if your patient. Its just really long and decently hard to get into. :/
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1963
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12,881
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Top rated album (86/100 - 1034 votes)  86 (1,034 votes)
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Top 8 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade Albums %


1930s 0 0%
1940s 0 0%
1950s 0 0%
1960s 1 13%
1970s 2 25%
1980s 0 0%
1990s 1 13%
2000s 4 50%
2010s 0 0%
2020s 0 0%
Country Albums %


United States 5 63%
United Kingdom 3 38%
Live? Albums %
No 7 88%
Yes 1 13%

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