Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
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chisholm.matt 
- Chart updated: 11/24/2025 19:15
- (Created: 01/30/2012 04:14).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 01/29/2012]
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2011
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8,417
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[First added to this chart: 12/15/2014]
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2014
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1,379
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[First added to this chart: 12/17/2018]
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2017
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4,367
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[First added to this chart: 02/02/2012]
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2011
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1,527
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2004
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437
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2010
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712
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2016
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1,481
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[First added to this chart: 12/29/2015]
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2015
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15,387
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1980s | 2 | 2% | |
| 1990s | 9 | 9% | |
| 2000s | 34 | 34% | |
| 2010s | 54 | 54% | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Sufjan Stevens | 6 | 6% | |
| The National | 4 | 4% | |
| Ray LaMontagne | 4 | 4% | |
| Andrew Bird | 3 | 3% | |
| Vampire Weekend | 3 | 3% | |
| James Blake | 3 | 3% | |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums ratings
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 08/09/2026 22:09 |  MadhattanJack | 359 | 86/100 |
| ! | 02/10/2026 09:45 | Johnnyo | 2,689 | 80/100 |
| ! | 11/24/2025 16:18 | Andras | 12 | 76/100 |
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BestEverAlbums 08/09/2026 08:00 in Chart of the day (#5399): By chisholm.matt
BestEverAlbums 08/09/2026 08:00 in Chart of the day (#5399): By chisholm.matt“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by ) 1. by (2011) 2. (2014) 3. by (2017) 4. by (2011) 5. (2004) 6. by by (2016) 8. by (2021) 9. by (2015) 10. by (2003) 11. by (2006) 12. by (2005) 13. by (2009) 14. by (2002) 15. by by (2018) 17. by (2014) 18. (2002) 19. by (2004) 20. by…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 02/07/2026 09:00 in Chart of the day (#5216): By chisholm.matt
BestEverAlbums 02/07/2026 09:00 in Chart of the day (#5216): By chisholm.matt“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by ) 1. Bon Iver, Bon Iver by Bon Iver (2011) 2. Singles by Future Islands (2014) 3. A Deeper Understanding by The War On Drugs (2017) 4. Burst Apart by The Antlers (2011) 5. Trouble by Ray LaMontagne (2004) 6. Odd Blood by Yeasayer (2010) 7.…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 09/11/2022 08:00 in Chart of the day (#3974): By chisholm.matt
BestEverAlbums 09/11/2022 08:00 in Chart of the day (#3974): By chisholm.matt“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by chisholm.matt () 1. Bon Iver, Bon Iver by Bon Iver (2011) 2. Burst Apart by The Antlers (2011) 3. Singles by Future Islands (2014) 4. A Deeper Understanding by The War On Drugs (2017) 5. Odd Blood by Yeasayer (2010) 6. Trouble by Ray…”
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awesomness425 08/27/2015 03:52 | #148644
awesomness425 08/27/2015 03:52 | #148644
I like this love for Sufjan!
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BraddlesHendo 11/15/2014 13:26 | #127041
All new albums nothing from my fave era the 1 album fro my fave era the 1980's
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greatson 01/29/2014 21:41 | #101852
greatson 01/29/2014 21:41 | #101852
Good chart of contemporary singer/songwriter rock.
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willabeejones60 02/26/2013 20:57 | #66245
BANG!
i can tell you don't like loud noises
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tgarritsen 01/29/2014 20:33 | #101845
tgarritsen 01/29/2014 20:33 | #101845
A little bit more proto-millenium albums could be nice
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