Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
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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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One of the biggest geniuses of the 80s music scene, Kate Bush managed to mix pop songs with experimental artsy fartsy tracks. The first half of this albums is mostly pop singles, while the other side is a concept "half-album" that is really eerie.
Favourite track: Hounds Of Love [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
Favourite track: Hounds Of Love [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
Year of Release:
1985
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18,423
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In her most experimental album, Kate Bush shows herself from her best side, both writing and producing this album with unrivaled creativity. It might be hard for the layman to listen to this album, but give it a few listens, and you'll appreciate the work of this genius.
Favourite track: Suspended In Gaffa [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
Favourite track: Suspended In Gaffa [First added to this chart: 03/14/2019]
Year of Release:
1982
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6,362
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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]
Year of Release:
1980
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4,129
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1986
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7,094
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1980
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1,887
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1980
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1,547
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1989
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32,264
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1982
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1,744
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1982
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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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| The Beatles | 8 | 8% | |
| Genesis | 8 | 8% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 6 | 6% | |
| Pink Floyd | 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 |
| Biggest fallers |
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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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| 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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