Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
by Schismic_Porcupine 
Some may not be in particular order, but these are 40 albums that have influenced me the most as a dedicated musician (drummer to be exact), as well as my personal favorite albums to listen to in their entirety. Numbers one and two are in correct order. The rest aren't really in order.
- Chart updated: 03/23/2013 11:55
- (Created: 02/29/2012 15:38).
- Chart size: 40 albums.
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Perhaps Tool's greatest album. And not to mention, my all time favorite album.
[First added to this chart: 04/20/2012]
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2001
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The second best concept album of all time, next to "The Wall". Album standouts include "Dance of Eternity", "Home", "The Spirit Carries On" and "Finally Free". This album is a VERY close second in my all time favorite albums.
[First added to this chart: 08/05/2012]
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1999
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2,208
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My favorite Metallica album, as it is without a doubt the cornerstone of Thrash Metal.
[First added to this chart: 04/20/2012]
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1983
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3,187
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Amazing concept album. In my opinion, the best concept album of all time. Such a dark story of isolation.
[First added to this chart: 04/20/2012]
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1979
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24,756
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The personification of heavy, progressive music. "Stream of Consciousness" is an all time favorite. And "In The Name of God" has one of the best guitar riffs I've ever heard, and serves as one of the best album closers one can ever hear.
[First added to this chart: 04/20/2012]
Another great concept album of Pink Floyd. It's also interesting to note that this album has distinct heavy metal roots. "Sheep" is a prime example.
[First added to this chart: 04/20/2012]
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1977
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Steven Wilson's solo project is without a doubt a very diverse one, and this album covers the concept of diversity very wonderfully, I should add. From a melancholic 4 minute song "Postcard", to a chaotic 23 minute "Raider II", this double album has everything a prog-head could want. Also, keyboardist Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater special guests to add his brilliant talent throughout the album.
[First added to this chart: 08/05/2012]
In my opinion, this is the greatest King Crimson album. I've never enjoyed Fripp's guitar work as much as I did listening to this album. And Bill Bruford's drumming? TOP NOTCH in this magnificent album. "Indiscipline" is the album standout, next to "Thela Hun Ginjeet".
[First added to this chart: 04/20/2012]
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1981
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3,329
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The best Porcupine Tree album. Wonderful songs, on this one. Especially if you're fortunate enough to have the DVDA edition. "Anesthetize" is without question the album highlight. Alex Lifeson of Rush and Robert Fripp of King Crimson special guest in this wonderful album.
[First added to this chart: 04/20/2012]
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2007
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3,833
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This album needs no description. It's that damn good.
[First added to this chart: 04/20/2012]
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1967
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Total albums: 40. Page 1 of 4
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 2 | 5% | |
| 1970s | 7 | 18% | |
| 1980s | 3 | 8% | |
| 1990s | 10 | 25% | |
| 2000s | 14 | 35% | |
| 2010s | 4 | 10% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Porcupine Tree | 6 | 15% | |
| Dream Theater | 6 | 15% | |
| Opeth | 4 | 10% | |
| Steven Wilson | 2 | 5% | |
| King Crimson | 2 | 5% | |
| Tool | 2 | 5% | |
| Pink Floyd | 2 | 5% | |
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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Kaiser 11/04/2013 00:18 | #90563
Fantastic chart, I love it!!!
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