Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by bonnequestion 
A few things to know about my charts:
1. My choices are based on my personal taste first. I'm not trying to make an objective list of the best albums of all-time, but rather a list of the best albums I've ever heard.
2. If I rate an album and/or add it to my charts, it means I've listened to it more than once. I don't rate an album based on only one listen on Spotify. I own my albums and I listen to them many times before judging them.
3. For me, an album isn't just a collection of songs. It isn't just the sum of its individual tracks. There's something more than that in an album, there's the flow, the concept, the cohesiveness, the general feel, the magic. My best-rated albums have that, they are not simply the albums in which I like the most individual tracks.
4. There are no live albums and no best-of/compilation in my charts, just studio albums.
5. This list will always change, and that's very important. If it didn't, it would mean that I'm not discovering anything new, and that would be the worst thing that could happen. Not only will there always be new music coming out, but I will always be moved by different music. And I intend to keep it that way. I don't want to be one of those guys that has his musical taste fixed forever.
That's it for now, I hope you enjoy this chart!
- Chart updated: 04/20/2024 00:15
- (Created: 07/24/2018 16:32).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 12/06/2018]
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1969
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7,226
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Amazing first album by this amazing band. We can already feel all the creativity that this band generates with crazy songs like "How Do We Catch Up", "Degree In Intuition", "She Eats Flies" and an amazing cover of "Pinball Number Count" from Sesame Street.
There are still a few traditional jazz whiffs throughout the album that we could have done without (they will disappear in the next albums), but overall this album is still an amazing experience and a crazy good first album that completely changed the way I see jazz music. [First added to this chart: 07/24/2018]
There are still a few traditional jazz whiffs throughout the album that we could have done without (they will disappear in the next albums), but overall this album is still an amazing experience and a crazy good first album that completely changed the way I see jazz music. [First added to this chart: 07/24/2018]
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[First added to this chart: 04/06/2019]
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1970
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2,944
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[First added to this chart: 08/22/2018]
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1971
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This is an amazing record. Many of GG's best songs are in here:
The Advent Of Panurge
Knots (This one might be their best ever)
The Boys In The Band
Think Of Me With Kindness
I just listed half of the album, the other half is really good too, but those 4 really stand out. As a whole, I don't think this album has a particular feel or direction, however every song is great and has something special to offer. [First added to this chart: 07/25/2018]
The Advent Of Panurge
Knots (This one might be their best ever)
The Boys In The Band
Think Of Me With Kindness
I just listed half of the album, the other half is really good too, but those 4 really stand out. As a whole, I don't think this album has a particular feel or direction, however every song is great and has something special to offer. [First added to this chart: 07/25/2018]
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1972
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[First added to this chart: 08/24/2018]
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1972
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[First added to this chart: 07/26/2018]
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1976
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This album is criminally underrated, even amongst Gentle Giant fans. To me, it belongs up there with the best albums of GG like Octopus and Three Friends. It is definitely their most "folkish" album (especially tracks 2,4 and 5) and I must admit I like it very much.
"Funny Ways" is simply amazing.
"Isn't Quiet And Cold" is a lovely tune, one of my favorite all time. I really like the scenery described in the poetry and the melody is just perfect with the arrangement.
"Nothing At All" is another strong moment, and the intro to this song reminds me of Stairway To Heaven, even though it was recorded before Stairway To Heaven.
"Why Not" is where guitarist Gary Green shines.
The two weakest tracks here would the first and last, but they don't compromise the quality of this album.
An amazing first album by a great band who went on to do even better albums next! [First added to this chart: 08/22/2018]
"Funny Ways" is simply amazing.
"Isn't Quiet And Cold" is a lovely tune, one of my favorite all time. I really like the scenery described in the poetry and the melody is just perfect with the arrangement.
"Nothing At All" is another strong moment, and the intro to this song reminds me of Stairway To Heaven, even though it was recorded before Stairway To Heaven.
"Why Not" is where guitarist Gary Green shines.
The two weakest tracks here would the first and last, but they don't compromise the quality of this album.
An amazing first album by a great band who went on to do even better albums next! [First added to this chart: 08/22/2018]
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 8 | 8% | |
| 1970s | 30 | 30% | |
| 1980s | 3 | 3% | |
| 1990s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2000s | 21 | 21% | |
| 2010s | 18 | 18% | |
| 2020s | 6 | 6% |
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| Gentle Giant | 6 | 6% | |
| Sloan | 4 | 4% | |
| Spoon | 4 | 4% | |
| Mutemath | 4 | 4% | |
| Radiohead | 4 | 4% | |
| The Flaming Lips | 3 | 3% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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| Up 1 from 9th to 8th Never Hear The End Of It by Sloan |
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| Down 1 from 8th to 9th Happiness...Is Not A Fish That You Can Catch by Our Lady Peace |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums ratings
89/100 (from 30 votes)
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 100/100  | 02/04/2024 14:09 | ThuramThugood | | 87/100 |
| 100/100 | 10/10/2023 19:29 | adbrack1988 | | 97/100 |
| 70/100 | 08/03/2023 12:13 | mianfei | | 61/100 |
| 95/100 | 07/24/2023 17:37 | FelipeBoorkes | | 92/100 |
| 85/100 | 07/24/2023 14:07 | manurock | | 83/100 |
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100/100
From ThuramThugood 02/04/2024 14:09
Interesting and exciting list.
Wheatfield Soul was my gateway to your list. As you say, it’s incredibly underrated.
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70/100
From mianfei 08/03/2023 12:14
Whilst I can be critical of the number of albums from a few artists (as others have noticed) this is not a bad chart. It is very personal, and it is good to see the notes, which I value very highly and have for several decades of reading music reviews.
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From tk421ucopy 07/24/2023 14:57
Nice chart! Thanks for writing descriptions on so many of them
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90/100
From BraddlesHendo 07/24/2023 12:47
The 80’s is my decade of music.
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85/100
From Moondance 01/24/2023 01:52
Apart from having too many albums from a handful of artists and only 1 album from south of the Equator, I did find this chart quite enjoyable. With only 4 albums in common, there were a good number of albums for me to check out ~ and a few that I have penciled in for a deeper listen and possible addition to my year chart.
The comments were also appreciated ~ always a good thing to know why albums resonate with BEA members, especially the less well known albums.
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90/100
From KineticEchoes02 02/02/2022 02:23
This is a great chart! A lot of similarities to my tastes. I love the prog rock choices - I admittedly need to get more into Gentle Giant. What I've heard from them so far is impressive. At least you have Dark Side in your top 10, so I forgive you for dismissing Floyd's other amazing albums :). Stoked to see Led Zep, Beatles and RHCP well represented here. Love your album descriptions and intro too. Great work!
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95/100
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Larcx13 02/01/2022 13:48
Larcx13 02/01/2022 13:48
Great effort on this chart!
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85/100
From manurock 02/01/2022 10:50
Nice chart. Very personal. I subscribe all your current description at the top of the chart, but as I have not heard most of the albums in your top 10 (now I am curious to check them), I won't give you a rating yet.
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85/100
From 
sssvnnn 04/16/2021 21:54
sssvnnn 04/16/2021 21:54
Cool chart,
I like to see the 1st Supertramp album...
I have no idea why it`s so underrated.
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100/100
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DommeDamian 07/10/2020 21:44
DommeDamian 07/10/2020 21:44
There's something so innocent about this chart that I like a lot.
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