Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
by JasonNation72

Some are the usual high-charted albums, some aren't. This is strictly based by my taste only. Feel free to provide your opinions.
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Yes, I know. "Sgt. Pepper's" isn't Number 1, what can I say. I love Abbey Road, I grew up wearing this album out. It showcased George Harrison's songwriting talents (Here Comes the Sun and Something) as well as Ringo's only midly impressive drum fill-in of his whole career (The End). It's a great album that holds up well with time. [First added to this chart: 05/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1969
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56,722
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Top rated album (92/100 - 4643 votes)  92 (4,643 votes)
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I could've done without "Four Sticks", but other than that the album is nothing but lyrical and melodical genius. [First added to this chart: 05/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1971
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Rank Score:
38,305
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Top rated album (90/100 - 4013 votes)  90 (4,013 votes)
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A flawless fusion of classical music, pop, and experimental sounds that made this album a lot of fun to listen to growing up and still is. [First added to this chart: 05/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1967
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42,786
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Top rated album (90/100 - 4606 votes)  90 (4,606 votes)
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The lyrics and music are just downright dirty with the blues with infectious grooves from Richards and Taylor, but damnit it's such a great album that highlights the Stones at their finest. [First added to this chart: 05/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1972
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Rank Score:
19,554
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Top rated album (85/100 - 2362 votes)  85 (2,362 votes)
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[First added to this chart: 05/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1973
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Rank Score:
59,271
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Top rated album (92/100 - 5341 votes)  92 (5,341 votes)
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[First added to this chart: 05/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1976
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Rank Score:
6,161
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Not a bad song on the album. [First added to this chart: 05/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1977
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30,695
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Top rated album (87/100 - 2658 votes)  87 (2,658 votes)
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8. (=)
Greatest Hits 
Compilation
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Every song is a hit, no fillers. [First added to this chart: 05/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1974
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305
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Best songs: Whole Lotta Love, What Is And What Should Never Be, Heartbreaker, Ramble On, Bring It On Home [First added to this chart: 05/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1969
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Rank Score:
20,733
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Top rated album (87/100 - 2763 votes)  87 (2,763 votes)
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A great compilation of the greatest hits of the group's first four albums. [First added to this chart: 05/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1976
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356
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Total albums: 40. Page 1 of 4
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade Albums %


1930s 0 0%
1940s 0 0%
1950s 0 0%
1960s 11 28%
1970s 19 48%
1980s 4 10%
1990s 6 15%
2000s 0 0%
2010s 0 0%
2020s 0 0%
Country Albums %


United Kingdom 19 48%
United States 18 45%
Canada 1 3%
Australia 1 3%
Mixed Nationality 1 3%
Compilation? Albums %
No 38 95%
Yes 2 5%
Soundtrack? Albums %
No 39 98%
Yes 1 3%

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