Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by jpajovich

Simply what I believe to be the greatest 100 albums out of the ones I have listened to so far. Still working on adding/rearranging.

• Chart updated: 07/23/2019 23:45
• (Created: 06/04/2019 23:49).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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Revolver 

 The Beatles

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I know, ugh, starting another chart with Revolver. However, as much as I try, I cannot find a better album. Every time I listen, I am just blown away by the sheer talent of their songwriting, with the relative low point probably being Doctor Robert (many other albums wish their worst track could be as good as Doctor Robert).

Fav. tracks- Here There and Everywhere, Tomorrow Never Knows [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]

Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

3,552 charts

Rank Score:

52,701

Rank in 1966:

1

Rank in 1960s:

2

Overall Rank:

4

Average Rating:

 91 (4,555 votes)

Comments:

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Kid A 

 Radiohead

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Many would consider this a sin, putting Kid A ahead of OKC (especially this far ahead), but the creativity of this album is unparalleled. It ALMOST makes The Beatles recording techniques seem boring (until you listen to them again). I remember someone telling me the album required repeat listens and so I put off listening to it. But when I finally did, it did not require repeat listens. I was blown away by the first note, thinking, 'this is Radiohead?'

Fav. track- How To Disappear Completely [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]

Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

3,206 charts

Rank Score:

45,751

Rank in 2000:

1

Rank in 2000s:

2

Overall Rank:

9

Average Rating:

 89 (4,428 votes)

Comments:

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Abbey Road 

 The Beatles

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On the very first chart I ever made, Abbey Road was around 80-90. It seemed just like stadium rock that it turned me off. But listening over time either made me convince myself that it was good, or I finally understood why it was so loved. The production and the feel is completely different than any other Beatles record.

Fav. track- I Want You (She's So Heavy) [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

3,705 charts

Rank Score:

60,791

Rank in 1969:

1

Rank in 1960s:

1

Overall Rank:

3

Average Rating:

 92 (4,594 votes)

Comments:

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The Dark Side Of The Moon 

 Pink Floyd

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Sometimes I convince myself this record isn't too great, and Wish You Were Here is better. But when I listen, all the memories of its greatness come back. Epic music with epic lyrics and a touch of beautiful philosophy.

Fav. tracks- Great Gig in the Sky, Time [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

4,106 charts

Rank Score:

64,568

Rank in 1973:

1

Rank in 1970s:

1

Overall Rank:

2

Average Rating:

 92 (5,300 votes)

Comments:

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The Velvet Underground & Nico 

 The Velvet Underground & Nico

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There's not much I can say about this record that has not been said before. I almost listen to it every day. It isn't every day that you find a songwriter who is a story teller as much as he is a musician, and is backed up by great musician/experimentalists. From the drones to the guitar to Lou's voice the music is brilliantly unique and phenomenal.

Fav. tracks- Femme Fatale, Heroin [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

3,033 charts

Rank Score:

42,385

Rank in 1967:

2

Rank in 1960s:

4

Overall Rank:

10

Average Rating:

 89 (3,515 votes)

Comments:

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In Utero 

 Nirvana

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I have gotten in many arguments over this choice, but I wholeheartedly believe In Utero is superior to Nevermind. Extremely raw and powerful and unrelenting with lack of a glossy production to hide behind Nirvana finds itself at its best.

Fav. track- Radio Friendly Unit Shifter [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]

Year of Release:

1993

Appears in:

1,762 charts

Rank Score:

18,183

Rank in 1993:

2

Rank in 1990s:

9

Overall Rank:

57

Average Rating:

 85 (2,658 votes)

Comments:

177

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Pet Sounds 

 The Beach Boys

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From Brian Wilson's genius comes the album that touches my inner romantic. Extremely wistful and beautiful, nothing else to say.

Fav. track- God Only Knows [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]

Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

2,838 charts

Rank Score:

41,351

Rank in 1966:

2

Rank in 1960s:

5

Overall Rank:

12

Average Rating:

 88 (3,254 votes)

Comments:

356

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Wish You Were Here 

 Pink Floyd

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Fav. track- Shine on You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1-5 [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

2,973 charts

Rank Score:

46,602

Rank in 1975:

1

Rank in 1970s:

2

Overall Rank:

6

Average Rating:

 91 (4,024 votes)

Comments:

310

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Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven 

 Godspeed You! Black Emperor

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Just epic.

Fav. track- Sleep [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]

Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

1,098 charts

Rank Score:

13,465

Rank in 2000:

2

Rank in 2000s:

10

Overall Rank:

93

Average Rating:

 86 (1,321 votes)

Comments:

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The Queen Is Dead 

 The Smiths

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Fav. tracks- I Know It's Over, There is a Light That Never Goes Out [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]

Year of Release:

1986

Appears in:

2,484 charts

Rank Score:

36,071

Rank in 1986:

1

Rank in 1980s:

1

Overall Rank:

16

Average Rating:

 88 (2,896 votes)

Comments:

265

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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	1	1%
1960s	15	15%
1970s	20	20%
1980s	11	11%
1990s	23	23%
2000s	16	16%
2010s	14	14%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
The Beatles	7	7%
The Smiths	4	4%
Sigur Rós	4	4%
Radiohead	4	4%
Nirvana	3	3%
The Velvet Underground	3	3%
Godspeed You! Black Emperor	3	3%
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Country	Albums	%
	45	45%
	37	37%
	5	5%
	4	4%
	3	3%
	2	2%
	1	1%
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

Biggest fallers
Down 1 from 55th to 56th The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
Down 1 from 56th to 57th Is This It by The Strokes
Down 1 from 57th to 58th Soundtracks For The Blind by Swans

New entries
Red by King Crimson

Leavers
(What's The Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis

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80/100	10/07/2019 16:36	pctrooper	335	88/100
95/100	08/11/2019 20:13	Paule	93	85/100
95/100	07/19/2019 19:49	CharlieBarley	480	94/100
100/100	06/30/2019 21:24	desh79	1,279	93/100
85/100	06/25/2019 22:21	gidgidi	114	88/100

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From Paule 08/11/2019 20:15

Cool chart! Gotta love the Faust love.

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From CharlieBarley 07/19/2019 19:50

Great chart enthusiastic notes all good

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From YagiZiege 06/26/2019 12:36

the farther you go the more interesting it gets

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From gidgidi 06/25/2019 22:21

Great chart!

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From TerryTezza 06/23/2019 23:11

A great collection of solid strong albums. Like how it is filled with Beatles and Radiohead albums along with other classics.

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