Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by meltchett 
- Chart updated: 10/15/2023 13:45
- (Created: 04/06/2018 13:42).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Their absolute peak. Every single track is a classic.
Fav.Track - Master Of Puppets [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Fav.Track - Master Of Puppets [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Year of Release:
1986
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12,519
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So perfect. In all honesty, this is tied with MOP.
Fav.Track - Paranoid Android [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Fav.Track - Paranoid Android [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Year of Release:
1997
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63,701
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Conflict is good for songwriting. Tim Rice-Oxley is a writer of perfect pop songs and this is an example of it. Criminally underrated.
Fav.Track - Crystal Ball [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Fav.Track - Crystal Ball [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
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2006
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967
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The best album by the greatest rock n roll band of all time. It's almost perfect and there are only a couple of tracks that bring the average down a bit but, from the opening bell to the final power chord, this is just brilliant.
Fav.Track - Shoot To Thrill [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Fav.Track - Shoot To Thrill [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Year of Release:
1980
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10,042
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Not even in the top 250? Ridiculous. One of the greatest bands of all time at their very peak. Hate and conflict combining with outrageous musical talent to create an outstanding album. Then implosion.
Fav. Track - King Of Pain [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Fav. Track - King Of Pain [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Year of Release:
1983
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5,540
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This is where they decided to go as far as they could musically. They would never be this good again. The mix really lets it down of course, but i was prepared to overlook that in 1988 and I am prepared to overlook it now.
Fav.Track - The Frayed Ends Of Sanity [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Fav.Track - The Frayed Ends Of Sanity [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Year of Release:
1988
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5,102
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If you want to just relax, put this on. The ultimate chill-out. Sheer brilliance from start to finish
Fav.Track - The Curse of Ka'Zar [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Fav.Track - The Curse of Ka'Zar [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
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The best songwriter in the last 20 years, coming up with a perfect debut. It might be lightweight for some but you can't knock the sheer, singalong delight of this album.
Fav.Track - Everybody's Changing [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Fav.Track - Everybody's Changing [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Year of Release:
2004
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2,536
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Just great songs. Well-produced and well played. It is not pushing any boundaries but it is just so well done.
Fav.Track - Disconnected (and the video too, which was a cut-above) [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Fav.Track - Disconnected (and the video too, which was a cut-above) [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
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Everything comes together in Mr Wilson's finest record. Intricate and, at times, incredibly moving. Try watching the video for Routine without openly weeping
Fav.Track - Routine [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
Fav.Track - Routine [First added to this chart: 04/12/2018]
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2015
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2,959
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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 | 3 | 3% | |
| 1970s | 4 | 4% | |
| 1980s | 18 | 18% | |
| 1990s | 23 | 23% | |
| 2000s | 26 | 26% | |
| 2010s | 25 | 25% | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1% |
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| Porcupine Tree | 6 | 6% | |
| Metallica | 4 | 4% | |
| Foo Fighters | 3 | 3% | |
| Tori Amos | 3 | 3% | |
| Darlingside | 3 | 3% | |
| Sting | 3 | 3% | |
| Jon Hopkins | 3 | 3% | |
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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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| ! | 03/20/2025 22:38 |  SomethingSpecial | 1,104 | 85/100 |
| ! | 10/16/2023 20:01 | Johnnyo | 2,560 | 80/100 |
| ! | 10/15/2023 06:37 | shanelovesyou111 | 29 | 82/100 |
| ! | 11/23/2022 01:18 | Moondance | 476 | 85/100 |
| ! | 11/22/2022 11:28 |  Bach | 956 | 78/100 |
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This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 84.8/100, a mean average of 83.8/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 84.2/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 8.3.
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From Johnnyo 10/16/2023 20:01 | #299510
Excellent chart
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From shanelovesyou1111 10/15/2023 06:38 | #299491
Great chart and a good mix of albums. I added a few to my list to check out! Also, it looks like your note for v2.0 is describing The Queen Is Dead.
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From Moondance 11/23/2022 01:23 | #291504
We may be generations apart in age & greatest album choices (only a couple in common), but I really enjoyed checking out your chart & comments. All respect to you for staying true to what you like ~ especially liked the fact that you had a fair share of albums outside the top 5000! In time you may discover the extraordinary talent of Aussie artists that are not AC/DC!
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From FelipeBoorkes 06/06/2020 01:06 | #252908
After checking your chart, I'll have to go and hear Darlinside. It was weird to see Metallica and Keane together at the top butt I respect it . ¡Saludos desde México!
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From SamNassiri98 04/19/2018 10:43 | #213222
Bit of a weird blend of genres and artists but I dig it.
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LedZep 04/15/2018 16:07 | #212947
LedZep 04/15/2018 16:07 | #212947
This chart is full of everything. I think this is the best description. Love the number 1 and waiting for top 100!
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