Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by 
OldKingCole 
- Chart updated: 09/07/2020 09:15
- (Created: 05/10/2018 22:56).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Without the help of Crazy Horse, this album consists mainly of Neil Young and a guitar or a piano. Vocally, this might be his strongest album, but there is not enough variation for me to place this above Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere.
Favourite track: Tell Me Why [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
Favourite track: Tell Me Why [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
Year of Release:
1970
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Imagine living in the 60s and listening this album for the first time. One of the most groundbreaking and loud pieces of music ever made, even the cover suggests you are in for a ride.
Favourite track: Babe I'm Gonna Leave You [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Favourite track: Babe I'm Gonna Leave You [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Year of Release:
1969
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18,654
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This is the album that got me into heavier music. Thirteen year old me was blown away when Little Black Submarines suddenly bursts midway.
Favourite track: Lonely Boy [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Favourite track: Lonely Boy [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Year of Release:
2011
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4,566
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The first Genesis album with Phil Collins and Steve Hackett in the lineup, and they shone through immediately on the first track. This is also where we first hear the beautiful harmonies between Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins.
Favourite track: The Musical Box [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Favourite track: The Musical Box [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Year of Release:
1971
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2,596
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Some of the best melodies put in an album, there is no single weak point to find here.
Favourite track: Lady Fantasy [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
Favourite track: Lady Fantasy [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
Year of Release:
1974
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2,574
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Most people's favourite Bob Dylan album, and it is understandable. Perhaps the biggest lyrical genius in music wowed every listener with the "dirty" Like a Rolling Stone.
Favourite track: Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Favourite track: Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Year of Release:
1965
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31,063
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Two songs. What more do you need? Mike Oldfield playing most instruments himself. The highlight for me is the flute section in part 1 along with On Horseback at the end of part 2.
Favourite track: Ommadawn - part 1 [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
Favourite track: Ommadawn - part 1 [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
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1975
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1,189
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The start of The Beatles' greatest period. We hear them mixing more folk in their songs, plus we get to hear George Harrison playing the sitar for the first time on Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown).
Favourite track: In My Life [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Favourite track: In My Life [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
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1965
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The underrated genius of Peter Gabriel in his most ambitious solo record. This is a work of incredible creativity with weird sound effects and great melodies. He also gets some help by fellow genius Kate Bush on this album.
Favourite track: And Through The Wire [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Favourite track: And Through The Wire [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
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1980
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2003
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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 | 20 | 20% | |
| 1970s | 48 | 48% | |
| 1980s | 9 | 9% | |
| 1990s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2000s | 11 | 11% | |
| 2010s | 12 | 12% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Genesis | 8 | 8% | |
| The Beatles | 8 | 8% | |
| Pink Floyd | 6 | 6% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 6 | 6% | |
| Bob Dylan | 5 | 5% | |
| Peter Gabriel | 4 | 4% | |
| First Aid Kit | 4 | 4% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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| Up 39 from 69th to 30th Michigan by Sufjan Stevens |
| Up 36 from 73rd to 37th Low by David Bowie |
| Up 12 from 15th to 3rd Illinois by Sufjan Stevens |
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| Down 2 from 36th to 38th Origin Of Symmetry by Muse |
| Down 2 from 37th to 39th Magical Mystery Tour by The Beatles |
| Down 2 from 38th to 40th Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield |
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 The Age Of Adzby Sufjan Stevens |
| Leavers |
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90/100  | 09/13/2021 19:46 |  rockbluesfolkjaz | | 87/100 |
 95/100 | 03/08/2020 17:12 | pctrooper | | 88/100 |
| 100/100 | 02/28/2020 18:41 | DJENNY | | 100/100 |
| 80/100 | 06/18/2019 18:47 |  VitorHugoP | | 72/100 |
| 100/100 | 04/28/2019 00:00 | bonnequestion | | 98/100 |
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From bonnequestion 04/28/2019 00:02
Nice chart! I don't know if you tried Gentle Giant, but based on your tastes, I think you might like it (Three Friends, Free Hand, Octopus, Gentle Giant). Also, have you heard "Time And A Word" from Yes? This album is crazy good!
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