Top 40 Greatest Music Albums by SteMail926

Please rate and comment on my first ever chart! I would love to hear what people think :) I have included my justification on the albums i put in the Top 10, if you wanna know more about the other choices, just comment!

• Chart updated: 05/15/2012 19:08
• (Created: 03/23/2012 03:38).
• Chart size: 40 albums.

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Funeral 

 Arcade Fire

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The most emotional album I have ever listened to. Win Butlers haunting vocal cascades over the orchestration perfectly, pulling you in and making you listen to every word he bellows out. An album that sums up death with all its tradegy, beauty and power. Terrifc stuff! [First added to this chart: 03/23/2012]

Year of Release:

2004

Appears in:

2,824 charts

Rank Score:

41,834

Rank in 2004:

1

Rank in 2000s:

3

Overall Rank:

15

Average Rating:

 88 (3,598 votes)

Comments:

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OK Computer 

 Radiohead

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This album currently takes the top spot on the overall chart on this site - and rightfully so. This album is mind-bogglingly good. Radiohead went experimental and made some of the deepest, most beautiful songs ever written. Unusual, surprising and always amazing. [First added to this chart: 03/23/2012]

Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

4,334 charts

Rank Score:

77,009

Rank in 1997:

1

Rank in 1990s:

1

Overall Rank:

1

Average Rating:

 92 (5,496 votes)

Comments:

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Revolver 

 The Beatles

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There will be those who complain at the Beatles making it so high on my list, whining that the beatles are the obvious, boring choice. Those people are wrong. More than fifty years since thier hayday, this album continues to be meaningful and brilliant. It also contains some of the best songs ever written. ("elenor Rigby", "And you bird can sing", "paperback writer" and "taxman" to name just a few) [First added to this chart: 03/23/2012]

Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

3,479 charts

Rank Score:

57,061

Rank in 1966:

1

Rank in 1960s:

2

Overall Rank:

4

Average Rating:

 91 (4,471 votes)

Comments:

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Nevermind 

 Nirvana

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We've all heard the common complaint that literally anyone can pick up a guitar and play any song on this album BUT no one can play it quite the way Nirvana can. Their simplicity is what makes this album so brilliant. A guitar, bass guitar, a drum kit and Kurt's superb vocal are all that this album needs to become one the coolest, most rocking albums ever. [First added to this chart: 03/23/2012]

Year of Release:

1991

Appears in:

3,107 charts

Rank Score:

42,014

Rank in 1991:

1

Rank in 1990s:

2

Overall Rank:

14

Average Rating:

 87 (4,232 votes)

Comments:

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The Dark Side Of The Moon 

 Pink Floyd

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This Album is the reason i got into music <3 thank you pink floyd! [First added to this chart: 03/23/2012]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

4,041 charts

Rank Score:

71,302

Rank in 1973:

1

Rank in 1970s:

1

Overall Rank:

2

Average Rating:

 92 (5,199 votes)

Comments:

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Born To Run 

 Bruce Springsteen

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This album is the greatest singer/songwriter record of all time, with a message that has been felt by millions and will continue to do so throughout the years. [First added to this chart: 03/23/2012]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

1,552 charts

Rank Score:

17,243

Rank in 1975:

3

Rank in 1970s:

20

Overall Rank:

70

Average Rating:

 83 (1,927 votes)

Comments:

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Untitled (Led Zeppelin IV) 

 Led Zeppelin

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Wow. what an Album. Sure it contains "stairway to heaven, but that is just the icing on avery delicious cake. A meaty, rock filled album that will leave you wanting to be be a rock god every time it comes on. [First added to this chart: 03/23/2012]

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

3,070 charts

Rank Score:

44,413

Rank in 1971:

1

Rank in 1970s:

4

Overall Rank:

12

Average Rating:

 90 (3,896 votes)

Comments:

300

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Is This It 

 The Strokes

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This has to be the catchiest album of all time. Just look at any alt rock band now and if you asked them what influenced thier music, i can guarantee you that this album is going to be pretty high up on that list. On the surface, it just looks like a catchy rock record with some bangin tunes on it. but looks can be decieving. Brilliant. [First added to this chart: 03/23/2012]

Year of Release:

2001

Appears in:

2,400 charts

Rank Score:

33,249

Rank in 2001:

1

Rank in 2000s:

4

Overall Rank:

24

Average Rating:

 86 (2,957 votes)

Comments:

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Elephant 

 The White Stripes

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With Elephant, The White Stripes reached the masses and made Blues infused Garage rock meaningful again. Everything from Jack's all out bombastic solos to Meg's hard hitting minimalist drum style to the funny, touching lyrics make this album pure rock bliss. Oh and "seven Nation Army" has to have one of the best riffs ever. *DUN, DUN DUN DUN DUN DOOOOON DOOOOON* [First added to this chart: 03/23/2012]

Year of Release:

2003

Appears in:

1,463 charts

Rank Score:

12,724

Rank in 2003:

1

Rank in 2000s:

14

Overall Rank:

113

Average Rating:

 83 (2,100 votes)

Comments:

128

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Doolittle 

 Pixies

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Listen to this and tell me it doesn't bring a smile to your face. Even today, this album had such a frech, exiting feel to it that just hasnt been replecated since. That should be reason enough to place this classic album at #10. [First added to this chart: 03/23/2012]

Year of Release:

1989

Appears in:

2,491 charts

Rank Score:

37,469

Rank in 1989:

1

Rank in 1980s:

2

Overall Rank:

18

Average Rating:

 88 (2,870 votes)

Comments:

289

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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	0	0%
1960s	5	13%
1970s	9	23%
1980s	5	13%
1990s	10	25%
2000s	9	23%
2010s	2	5%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Radiohead	3	8%
Arcade Fire	2	5%
The Beatles	2	5%
Nirvana	2	5%
Pink Floyd	2	5%
Led Zeppelin	2	5%
The White Stripes	2	5%
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Country	Albums	%
	21	53%
	16	40%
	2	5%
	1	3%

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From LedZep 06/17/2017 17:09

Interesting, modern and trendy

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From Arthurknight 10/23/2014 11:20

i like it when people put a lot of effort into their chart, you sir have done that

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From andy_hunter 04/13/2012 17:25

I've been listening to a lot of the stuff that's on this over the past month or so. Good job, like it.

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From armoury 04/04/2012 16:22

good picks and thanks for the justifications which make the lists so much more personal and real

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From dwils0891 03/27/2012 02:16

Good list! I don't agree with your White Stripes picks. You picked Elephant and De Stijl. What about White Blood Cells? I think White Blood Cells is where the White Stripes songwriting peaked. I like De Stijl but honestly I think that Elephant is kind of weak. Also I don't like The Dark Side of the Moon in the top ten. I think that album is way overrated. But other than those three albums I really like your picks, especially Kanye West My Dark Twisted Fantasy. That album is brilliant.

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