Top 40 Greatest Music Albums by ramthecowy

My taste in music is hardly settled nor the best. A lot of these albums are purely here because of the sentimental value attached to them because of the memories attached to the music that I listened to growing up. It's going to be work in progress... forever. My tastes will be ever-diversifying and so this list will keep expanding. The top 20 albums are set pretty much. Anything below that still hits the mark of "do listen before you die" and ought to all be on one rank, something that unfortunately isn't possible. Feel free to read what I say about each album, or judge me I guess. For sure coming on this list:
- more funk
- more punk (ha the rhyme!)
- more house
- Buckethead
- Volto!
- Saliva
and more stuff for sure

• Chart updated: 05/21/2018 23:15
• (Created: 05/21/2018 20:37).
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The Rainbow Goblins 

 高中正義 [Masayoshi Takanaka]

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Honestly perfect. I can't say any more. It's literally the perfect fusion album and perfect album full stop. It's got nice vocals, unique electronic experimentation, amazing catchy bass lines with the sweet sweet jazz melodies as well as the great funk rhythms topped off with fantastic classical sections with impeccable transitions and dynamics to lead you through a story narrated by a man with a flawless British accent. You want to be taken on an emotional rollercoaster, that can be done too, just follow the musical arrangement. I can't fault this album at all. Hats off to you, sir, Mr. Takanaka, I would say this is your best work, you've made a monstrous masterpiece. [First added to this chart: 05/21/2018]

Year of Release:

1981

Appears in:

15 charts

Rank Score:

401

Rank in 1981:

65

Rank in 1980s:

559

Overall Rank:

3,627

Average Rating:

 77 (16 votes)

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Kingston Wall 

 Kingston Wall

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Utterly magnificent. Emotional. Raw. It's just so visceral and beautiful. So many memories resurface. If you want to appreciate Kingston Wall you have GOT to listen to all three albums. Read on below.

Year of Release:

1992

Appears in:

8 charts

Rank Score:

98

Rank in 1992:

206

Rank in 1990s:

1,983

Overall Rank:

11,751

Average Rating:

 75 (10 votes)

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 Kingston Wall

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I really needed to stick in both albums separately to point out just how good Kingston Wall is. Vocals are top notch, the atmosphere and feel are great and instrument tone is top notch. I can't thank Partario enough for introducing me to this. [First added to this chart: 05/21/2018]

Year of Release:

1993

Appears in:

30 charts

Rank Score:

222

Rank in 1993:

107

Rank in 1990s:

988

Overall Rank:

5,881

Average Rating:

 76 (31 votes)

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Hemispheres 

 Rush

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Extreme nutt. So good. Sooooo good. I remember getting goosebumps listening to this for the first time. That falsetto, the story, the amazing instrumentals, the dynamics in the composition - it's otherworldly good. [First added to this chart: 05/21/2018]

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

373 charts

Rank Score:

2,916

Rank in 1978:

11

Rank in 1970s:

143

Overall Rank:

607

Average Rating:

 81 (577 votes)

Comments:

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Unorthodox Behaviour 

 Brand X

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Pure eargasm, I can't name many if any better instrumental albums. Unbelievable composition, it's soooo good. Cannot find words to praise enough. [First added to this chart: 05/21/2018]

Year of Release:

1976

Appears in:

47 charts

Rank Score:

309

Rank in 1976:

72

Rank in 1970s:

777

Overall Rank:

4,522

Average Rating:

 76 (42 votes)

Comments:

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The Dark Side Of The Moon 

 Pink Floyd

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Purely timeless, I don't have to rattle off anything more. [First added to this chart: 05/21/2018]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

4,043 charts

Rank Score:

70,809

Rank in 1973:

1

Rank in 1970s:

1

Overall Rank:

2

Average Rating:

 92 (5,206 votes)

Comments:

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Casiopea 

 Casiopea

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More smooth Japanese citypop/jazz/punk/soul. I don't know or care what it is, it's just so damn good. [First added to this chart: 05/21/2018]

Year of Release:

1979

Appears in:

13 charts

Rank Score:

266

Rank in 1979:

84

Rank in 1970s:

850

Overall Rank:

5,036

Average Rating:

 79 (22 votes)

Comments:

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Jaco Pastorius 

 Jaco Pastorius

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Absolutely the best bassist of all time, there can be nothing that will ever top this. [First added to this chart: 05/21/2018]

Year of Release:

1976

Appears in:

81 charts

Rank Score:

372

Rank in 1976:

65

Rank in 1970s:

672

Overall Rank:

3,874

Average Rating:

 75 (85 votes)

Comments:

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Tarkus 

 Emerson, Lake & Palmer

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One of my favourite prog albums, even though the lyrics are a little bit dull it more than makes up for it with character, such unique amazing ELP character [First added to this chart: 05/21/2018]

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

225 charts

Rank Score:

939

Rank in 1971:

43

Rank in 1970s:

348

Overall Rank:

1,796

Average Rating:

 76 (303 votes)

Comments:

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Atom Heart Mother 

 Pink Floyd

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This is just good prog. I like prog. That is all. [First added to this chart: 05/21/2018]

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

521 charts

Rank Score:

3,135

Rank in 1970:

21

Rank in 1970s:

132

Overall Rank:

566

Average Rating:

 78 (1,251 votes)

Comments:

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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	0	0%
1960s	0	0%
1970s	9	23%
1980s	5	13%
1990s	12	30%
2000s	7	18%
2010s	7	18%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Pink Floyd	2	5%
Kingston Wall	2	5%
Kendrick Lamar	1	3%
Dream Theater	1	3%
Funkadelic	1	3%
Casiopea	1	3%
Fugazi	1	3%
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Country	Albums	%
	22	55%
	6	15%
	2	5%
	2	5%
	2	5%
	1	3%
	1	3%
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From Luigii 10/14/2018 16:54

For some dope house music from the 2010's, go to Caracal. Dope album there. Love the album so much.

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From jdenny2018 10/09/2018 01:21

"Extreme nutt" may be the most hilarious way I've ever heard someone describe an album let alone my favorite album ever hahaha

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