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!

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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]
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1991
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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]
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1975
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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]
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2001
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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]
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2003
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12,839
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10. (=)
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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]
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1989
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2002
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1993
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19,444
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1998
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1992
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1965
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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 %


United States 21 53%
United Kingdom 16 40%
Canada 2 5%
Jamaica 1 3%
Compilation? Albums %
No 39 98%
Yes 1 3%

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Interesting, modern and trendy
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From 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 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 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 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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Best Ever Albums
1. OK Computer by Radiohead
2. The Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
3. Abbey Road by The Beatles
4. Revolver by The Beatles
5. Kid A by Radiohead
6. In Rainbows by Radiohead
7. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
8. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
9. The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars by David Bowie
10. The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground & Nico
11. Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
12. Untitled (Led Zeppelin IV) by Led Zeppelin
13. The Beatles (The White Album) by The Beatles
14. Nevermind by Nirvana
15. Funeral by Arcade Fire
16. In The Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel
17. The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
18. Doolittle by Pixies
19. To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
20. London Calling by The Clash
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