Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
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Jameth 
- Chart updated: 01/17/2025 06:45
- (Created: 05/01/2019 04:59).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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1973
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4,577
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1974
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3,606
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1963
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12,066
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1969
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26,301
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1972
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5,034
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1968
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1,322
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1980
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4,519
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 2 | 2% | |
| 1960s | 35 | 35% | |
| 1970s | 28 | 28% | |
| 1980s | 9 | 9% | |
| 1990s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2000s | 7 | 7% | |
| 2010s | 5 | 5% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Ali Farka Touré | 3 | 3% | |
| Can | 2 | 2% | |
| Leonard Cohen | 2 | 2% | |
| Charles Mingus | 2 | 2% | |
| The Beatles | 2 | 2% | |
| Anak Agung Gde Mandera / Gamelan Orchestra From The Village Of Pliatan, Bali, Indonesia | 1 | 1% | |
| Fadouba Oularé | 1 | 1% | |
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43 | 43% | |
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19 | 19% | |
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5 | 5% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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| ! | 01/07/2025 10:20 |  DommeDamian | 1,003 | 89/100 |
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BestEverAlbums 09/06/2025 08:00 in Chart of the day (#5063): By Jameth
BestEverAlbums 09/06/2025 08:00 in Chart of the day (#5063): By Jameth“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Jameth () 1. Future Days by Can (1973) 2. Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt (1974) 3. The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady by Charles Mingus (1963) 4. In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson) by King Crimson (1969) 5.…”
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doubleA 10/07/2019 16:18 | #243500
doubleA 10/07/2019 16:18 | #243500
Some time periods may be neglected, but holy shit this chart's a gold mine. There's so much here I feel the need to just dig down on. If I'd ever run out of good music, or otherwise feel like picking up something new, I now know where to go. What would make this chart perfect would be notes to your favourites, but I see you're busy with much else.
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Hayden TOP 100 COMMENTER 05/18/2019 14:45 | #236412
Hayden TOP 100 COMMENTER 05/18/2019 14:45 | #236412
Appreciate it. Rokia Traore's a great talent. She released a record in 2016 I've yet to listen to, but Bowmboï remains a clear standout in her discography. Really rich and hearty material. From what I know, John Phillips only records that one album unfortunately (and it's fairly hard to come by...).
I don't have any plans on a 101-200 chart at this time. I'm still more a quality over quantity person (I could fill another 100 with ease, especially if I didn't limit 1 album per artist, but regardless). Being said, I update it every couple of weeks and usually put some fresh albums in the bottom half. If you want, many of my 70's charts have African albums that didn't make the cut, but are still certainly worth giving a spin.
Haven't given anything from Mamady Keïta a listen, but I could give an LP or two of his a shot. I'm also adding Dengo and Dancers Of Bali from your chart into my queue... think I found decent copies of both online.
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Tha1ChiefRocka 06/27/2019 04:25 | #238395
Tha1ChiefRocka 06/27/2019 04:25 | #238395
A fantastic addition to this site.
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pctrooper 09/13/2019 19:04 | #242553
Excellent chart, here. It definitely has a certain energy to it. I really dig Third Ear Band, Matt Elliott, and Terry Callier, as well as the blues inclusions. Some new stuff for me to check out as well!
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splashfoop 06/03/2019 04:39 | #237045
splashfoop 06/03/2019 04:39 | #237045
"In The 7th Moon, The Chief Turned Into A Swimming Fish And Ate The Head Of His Enemy By Magic" is mesmerizing.
Thank you so much! I can't stop listening to it.
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