Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Kurtco 
Honorable mentions:
- Arcade Fire - Funeral
- The Beatles - Abbey Road
- Bob Dylan - Bringing It All Back Home
- Bob Marley & The Wailers - Exodus
- Burial - Untrue
- CAN - Ege Bamyasi
- Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - Trout Mask Replica
- Charles Mingus - The Black Saint And The Skinner Lady
- David Bowie - Low
- Dr. Dre - The Chronic
- Eminem - The Marshall Mathers LP
- Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full
- Frank Ocean - Blonde
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced ?
- Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
- Kany West & Kid Cudi - Kids See Ghosts
- Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid, m.A.A.d City
- Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IV
- Miles Davis - In A Silent Way
- Nirvana - Nevermind
- Pink Floyd - Animals
- Portishead - Dummy
- Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...
- Tyler, The Creator - Flower Boy
- The Who - Who's Next ?
- Chart updated: 03/01/2019 22:15
- (Created: 01/20/2019 17:12).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Pop Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Classic Rock
THE BEATLES ! THE BEATLES ! THE BEATLES ! Some consider them as the best band in all history and other as an overrated band. What's certain is that "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is THE greatest masterpiece of pop rock. Even if you do not like all the tracks you have to admit that this album is one of the most important in the history of Psychedelic Rock, pop art and music in general. The first time I heard it, I was fascinated by the electronic sounds of the album. This album is one of the first concept album in history and is absolutely revolutionary: The Beatles are experimenting with new sounds and totally changing their musical approach. I am not the biggest fan and specialist of the Beatles but I sincerely think that this album is their most important production. He's better than "Revolver", than "Abbey Road" and "The White Album", sure. All the instruments are perfect and the voice of John Lennon is sublime. With the historical context, I think this album is the best of all time.
10/10
Best track: "A Day In The Life" [First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
THE BEATLES ! THE BEATLES ! THE BEATLES ! Some consider them as the best band in all history and other as an overrated band. What's certain is that "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is THE greatest masterpiece of pop rock. Even if you do not like all the tracks you have to admit that this album is one of the most important in the history of Psychedelic Rock, pop art and music in general. The first time I heard it, I was fascinated by the electronic sounds of the album. This album is one of the first concept album in history and is absolutely revolutionary: The Beatles are experimenting with new sounds and totally changing their musical approach. I am not the biggest fan and specialist of the Beatles but I sincerely think that this album is their most important production. He's better than "Revolver", than "Abbey Road" and "The White Album", sure. All the instruments are perfect and the voice of John Lennon is sublime. With the historical context, I think this album is the best of all time.
10/10
Best track: "A Day In The Life" [First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
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1967
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Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter
Bob Dylan is my favorite singer: his voice is perfect, his lyrics are very very well written and he has the sense of music and melodies. Dylan is really one of the solo artists that really marked me like Miles Davis, David Bowie, Lou Reed ... Dylan is a folk artist and for his 2nd album he decided not to be alone with his guitar but to be accompanied by other instruments. This gave "Highway 61 Revisited", an album that exploded the folk and revolutionized Rock. Indeed, since this album, Dylan really has the Rock'n'Roll spirit. This album consists of multiple standart pop music from the 60s. This album is really great, it's really hard not like it.
10/10
Best track: "Like A Rolling Stones" [First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
Bob Dylan is my favorite singer: his voice is perfect, his lyrics are very very well written and he has the sense of music and melodies. Dylan is really one of the solo artists that really marked me like Miles Davis, David Bowie, Lou Reed ... Dylan is a folk artist and for his 2nd album he decided not to be alone with his guitar but to be accompanied by other instruments. This gave "Highway 61 Revisited", an album that exploded the folk and revolutionized Rock. Indeed, since this album, Dylan really has the Rock'n'Roll spirit. This album consists of multiple standart pop music from the 60s. This album is really great, it's really hard not like it.
10/10
Best track: "Like A Rolling Stones" [First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
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1965
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Art Rock, Experimental Rock
The Velvet Underground is probably my favorite band. Lou Reed is a genius who has released a multitude of cult albums in band or in solo. I'm really a fan of this American band that has been able to mix sweet songs, punk songs and polemic songs. The banana album was produced by Andy Warhol. Warhol is one of the greatest genius of contemporary art, including inventing pop-art. As the producer of the album, Warhol imposes the voice of German singer and model Nico on 3 tracks. The wonderful voice of Nico is very interesting when it's accompanied by the instrumental underground of The Velvet. The album contains a lot of polemical songs: there are songs about drugs and SM. This album was not successful at the time but it is today one of the greatest classic of Art-Rock.
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Best track: "Heroin" [First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
The Velvet Underground is probably my favorite band. Lou Reed is a genius who has released a multitude of cult albums in band or in solo. I'm really a fan of this American band that has been able to mix sweet songs, punk songs and polemic songs. The banana album was produced by Andy Warhol. Warhol is one of the greatest genius of contemporary art, including inventing pop-art. As the producer of the album, Warhol imposes the voice of German singer and model Nico on 3 tracks. The wonderful voice of Nico is very interesting when it's accompanied by the instrumental underground of The Velvet. The album contains a lot of polemical songs: there are songs about drugs and SM. This album was not successful at the time but it is today one of the greatest classic of Art-Rock.
10/10
Best track: "Heroin" [First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
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1967
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Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter
Bob Dylan is actually the best folk artist in rock history. He is also one of the first rock artists to have released a double album with Frank Zappa. This album is called "Blonde On Blonde" and is simply the most ambitious album of Dylan's extraordinary discography. This album is an incredible masterpiece. It would probably be in my list of the 10 most essential rock albums. Dylan is actually my favorite songwriter. It is impossible to love Dylan without loving "Blonde On Blonde", IMPOSSIBLE! The 73 minutes of the album are exceptional and never tired. Worship of the cult.
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Best track: "Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands" [First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
Bob Dylan is actually the best folk artist in rock history. He is also one of the first rock artists to have released a double album with Frank Zappa. This album is called "Blonde On Blonde" and is simply the most ambitious album of Dylan's extraordinary discography. This album is an incredible masterpiece. It would probably be in my list of the 10 most essential rock albums. Dylan is actually my favorite songwriter. It is impossible to love Dylan without loving "Blonde On Blonde", IMPOSSIBLE! The 73 minutes of the album are exceptional and never tired. Worship of the cult.
10/10
Best track: "Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands" [First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
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1966
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Pop Rock
Some albums are indisputable classics, very important elements for the history of music (this is the case of the debut album Velvet Underground, called "The banana album"). Other albums are fundamental albums, favorites of a listener, of a life. The third album of the Velvet Underground, called "The album sofa" which is perhaps not an absolute masterpiece for everyone but edt, for me, an extraordinary album, a friend. The songs on the album are ballads that do not hesitate to bite. They are toxic but are wrapped in charming airs. This album is absolutely genial, Lou Reed is a genius! Yes, The Velvet Underground is my favorite band ...
10/10
Best track: "Pale Blue Eyes" [First added to this chart: 02/09/2019]
Some albums are indisputable classics, very important elements for the history of music (this is the case of the debut album Velvet Underground, called "The banana album"). Other albums are fundamental albums, favorites of a listener, of a life. The third album of the Velvet Underground, called "The album sofa" which is perhaps not an absolute masterpiece for everyone but edt, for me, an extraordinary album, a friend. The songs on the album are ballads that do not hesitate to bite. They are toxic but are wrapped in charming airs. This album is absolutely genial, Lou Reed is a genius! Yes, The Velvet Underground is my favorite band ...
10/10
Best track: "Pale Blue Eyes" [First added to this chart: 02/09/2019]
Year of Release:
1969
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Progressive Rock, Art Rock
I was not born in the 60s and 70s, but I agree that "In The Court Of The Crimson King" is an excellent masterpiece despite the poor recording quality of the album. King Crimson is above all Robert Fripp, a hacker sounds, a genius who will constantly question the structure of his group and its musical orientations. With this disc, it is a genre in its own right that will dazzle the musical world of the 70s: the progressive rock. "In The Court Of The Crimson King" is one of those masterpieces that have brought music to life and made a lasting impression. Each of the songs in this album is an entity in its own right, and the whole thing is beautiful. The first track, "21st Century Schizoid Man", is violent, fast and overbearing, the second, "I talk to the wind", is a sublime, light and poetic ballad, the third, "Epitaph", is dark and beautiful, the fourth "Moonchild" is lyrical, dreamlike and mysterious, and the last, "In The Court Of The Crimson King, gloriously completes this album which will remain engraved in history, the great History, whether we like it or not .
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Best track: "Epitath" [First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
I was not born in the 60s and 70s, but I agree that "In The Court Of The Crimson King" is an excellent masterpiece despite the poor recording quality of the album. King Crimson is above all Robert Fripp, a hacker sounds, a genius who will constantly question the structure of his group and its musical orientations. With this disc, it is a genre in its own right that will dazzle the musical world of the 70s: the progressive rock. "In The Court Of The Crimson King" is one of those masterpieces that have brought music to life and made a lasting impression. Each of the songs in this album is an entity in its own right, and the whole thing is beautiful. The first track, "21st Century Schizoid Man", is violent, fast and overbearing, the second, "I talk to the wind", is a sublime, light and poetic ballad, the third, "Epitaph", is dark and beautiful, the fourth "Moonchild" is lyrical, dreamlike and mysterious, and the last, "In The Court Of The Crimson King, gloriously completes this album which will remain engraved in history, the great History, whether we like it or not .
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Best track: "Epitath" [First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
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1969
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[First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
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1966
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[First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
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1966
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[First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
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1965
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[First added to this chart: 01/21/2019]
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1969
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1960s | 16 | 16% | |
| 1970s | 24 | 24% | |
| 1980s | 13 | 13% | |
| 1990s | 25 | 25% | |
| 2000s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2010s | 7 | 7% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Radiohead | 3 | 3% | |
| Bob Dylan | 3 | 3% | |
| Björk | 2 | 2% | |
| The Beatles | 2 | 2% | |
| David Bowie | 2 | 2% | |
| Miles Davis | 2 | 2% | |
| Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds | 2 | 2% | |
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From ForegroundNoise 11/07/2022 09:49
ForegroundNoise 11/07/2022 09:49
This chart is perfectly presented, especially for the first 30 entries. It's clear how deeply you adore these albums and your enthusiasm is infectious. Looks like you haven't touched this in a few years, would love to see how your opinion on these records has changed since 2019!
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Amazing list!!
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Great chart, thoughtful comments.
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gidgidi 06/16/2019 22:52
gidgidi 06/16/2019 22:52
Detailed, original, and interesting picks, great taste in music, this chart is perfect!
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From PeterSmith 06/16/2019 22:16
I like your chart. Love people finding Ziggy saw impressive so long after its release and glad that it isn't just a moment in time. Just found RATM recently and it blew me away.
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DommeDamian 03/17/2019 08:30
DommeDamian 03/17/2019 08:30
Why. Have. I. Not. Discovered. This. Classy. Ass. Chart. Until. Now???
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Paule 03/03/2019 22:53
Paule 03/03/2019 22:53
Undeniably a great, classic chart! Maybe add one album that is a bit more out of left field and personal ;)
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ffudnebbuh 02/22/2019 14:14
ffudnebbuh 02/22/2019 14:14
We have similar tastes. really like the variety...great chart.
I am surprised that everyone still appreciate the "velvet underground and nico" album.. That came out when I was in 7th grade..so great. never gets old. Came out during the 'summer of love' with 'are you experienced" (may 31st), "sgt pepper"(june 1st) and "surrealistic pillow". amazing
summer for music. and then there was all of the singles being released on AM radio..every day was something new. I can't explain it..I was lucky to have been a kid then.
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RoundTheBend 02/09/2019 18:17
RoundTheBend 02/09/2019 18:17
Amazing top 10, even if I'd keep the same artist and swap another album of theirs. Well balanced and fine choices. 29 artists in common.
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Strangel 01/27/2019 08:58
Strangel 01/27/2019 08:58
This strikes me as a very well thought out objective Greatest Albums chart. You have found 3 albums outside the top 500 on this site and all of those three are inside the top 1000. Do you have some less acclaimed favourites that you believe warrant being in the company of some of these classics? I reckon music appreciation is largely a subjective experience. The objective stuff is important in assessing the best of the best, of course, but surely you have more outliers beyond the top 500 that warrant a call out.
Nonetheless I agree with many of your choices. It’s good to see you have an appreciation for the Icelandic beauty of Sigur Ros and Björk amongst the acclaimed classics.
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