Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
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LebowskiRams 
- Chart updated: 04/08/2026 17:15
- (Created: 06/08/2018 00:01).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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The album that changed music for me. Up until the release, I was a rock elitist with little dabbles into hip hop. I scourged the charts for the latest hits. That's not a bad thing at all, let people enjoy music how they want to. But TPAB showed me what the album experience is at its best: thought provoking, honest, entertaining and boundary-pushing narratives and music. I haven't heard an album hat touches this grand opus.
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2015
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28,712
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2007
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40,223
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1996
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9,391
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2017
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778
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2016
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1,648
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1999
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3,883
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[First added to this chart: 09/02/2018]
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2012
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20,414
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[First added to this chart: 11/18/2018]
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1994
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16,119
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[First added to this chart: 04/18/2019]
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2019
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1,835
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[First added to this chart: 01/12/2023]
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1999
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1,905
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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 | 2 | 2% | |
| 1970s | 6 | 6% | |
| 1980s | 3 | 3% | |
| 1990s | 20 | 20% | |
| 2000s | 17 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 42 | 42% | |
| 2020s | 10 | 10% |
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| Weezer | 4 | 4% | |
| The Beach Boys | 4 | 4% | |
| The Roots | 3 | 3% | |
| TV On The Radio | 3 | 3% | |
| Kendrick Lamar | 3 | 3% | |
| Radiohead | 3 | 3% | |
| A Tribe Called Quest | 3 | 3% | |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 12/18/2025 14:25 | BorderFreeAndrew | 118 | 82/100 |
| ! | 12/18/2025 10:12 |  LedZep | 1,099 | 84/100 |
| ! | 04/16/2025 15:40 | DrewHamster | 314 | 79/100 |
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BestEverAlbums 12/18/2025 09:00 in Chart of the day (#5165): By LebowskiRams“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by ) 1. To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar (2015) 2. In Rainbows by Radiohead (2007) 3. Pinkerton by Weezer (1996) 4. 4eva Is A Mighty Long Time by Big K.R.I.T. (2017) 5. Worry. by Jeff Rosenstock (2016) 6. When The Pawn... by Fiona Apple…”
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mjp11 10/24/2019 19:44 | #244082
Nice to see so many recent albums on here. A lot of people like to argue that today's popular music isn't good but honestly that's just stupid. Just look at TPAB! You have it as your #1 album and honestly I have a hard time disagreeing with that placement (even if I personally like GKMC slightly better). There's so much great music from this decade and I'm happy you recognize that. Great list!!
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ForegroundNoise 10/24/2019 10:29 | #244069
ForegroundNoise 10/24/2019 10:29 | #244069
I've seen you all over the forums so it's good to finally put a chart to the name. Since you're so active here it's a shame that there's no notes for these albums; I bet you've got a lot to say!! That's all that's missing to get a perfect score from me :)
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Keatownrodriguez 10/24/2019 14:25 | #244075
Keatownrodriguez 10/24/2019 14:25 | #244075
Such a cool chart! Perfect mix of everything, popular albums, deep cuts, oddball choices, it's great, keep it up and LONG LIVE WEEZER
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Larcx13 10/28/2020 13:16 | #259874
Larcx13 10/28/2020 13:16 | #259874
Good list. I strongly dislike some of the poppy choices but your great choices make up for it. (Edited)
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kynes 11/26/2019 05:27 | #245180
kynes 11/26/2019 05:27 | #245180
it's always nice to see aim and ignite appreciated
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