Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by 
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- Chart updated: 09/07/2020 09:15
- (Created: 05/10/2018 22:56).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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There was no way to go but down after their fourth studio album, but don't be fooled. This is still one of the greatest ever albums. There is only one significant weak song, and that is The Crunge. All other tracks are masterfully played, written and produced.
Favourite track: The Rain Song [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Favourite track: The Rain Song [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Year of Release:
1973
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Arctic Monkeys decided not to be much worse at their second try on an album. Right from the start, we are hammered with the fast Brianstorm. Alex Turner still confuses us with tongue twisters, but still in a good way.
Favourite track: Do Me a Favour [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Favourite track: Do Me a Favour [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
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2007
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6,442
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Not much of a team effort, but The Beatles are still fab as four individuals. Thirty songs, and still about 25 really great ones. Hard to pick one favourite, but thanks to the immaculate guitar playing from guest Eric Clapton and song writing from George Harrison, that choice is a little bit easier.
Favourite track: While My Guitar Gently Weeps [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Favourite track: While My Guitar Gently Weeps [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
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1968
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43,256
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An often overlooked album in Pink Floyd's discography, but an important one. An "ordinary" first half before we are being hit with the wonderful, otherworldly Echoes. You won't spend 23 minutes much better than this.
Favourite track: Echoes [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Favourite track: Echoes [First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
Year of Release:
1971
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10,255
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A solo debut nothing short of impressive. Eight great and one perfect track. Maybe the greatest song ever written, by maybe the greatest vocalist and song writer of the 70s and 80s.
Favourite track: Solsbury Hill [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
Favourite track: Solsbury Hill [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
Year of Release:
1977
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1,302
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2010
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5,113
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1977
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19,392
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2001
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7,803
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[First added to this chart: 05/10/2018]
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1967
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This album is just two instrumental 25+ minutes long tracks played (almost) solely by a 19 years old Mike Oldfield. The fact that Tubular Bells was one of the best-selling albums of the 70s says a lot of what an accomplishment this album is.
Favourite track: Tubular Bells - Part 1 [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
Favourite track: Tubular Bells - Part 1 [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
Year of Release:
1973
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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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
| Biggest climbers |
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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 |
| New entries |
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 The Age Of Adzby Sufjan Stevens |
| Leavers |
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 A Night At The Operaby Queen |
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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 |
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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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