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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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]
Fav. tracks- Here There and Everywhere, Tomorrow Never Knows [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]
Year of Release:
1966
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49,410
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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]
Fav. track- How To Disappear Completely [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]
Year of Release:
2000
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42,058
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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]
Fav. track- I Want You (She's So Heavy) [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]
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1969
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57,141
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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]
Fav. tracks- Great Gig in the Sky, Time [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]
Year of Release:
1973
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59,967
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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]
Fav. tracks- Femme Fatale, Heroin [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]
Year of Release:
1967
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39,787
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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]
Fav. track- Radio Friendly Unit Shifter [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]
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1993
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17,520
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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]
Fav. track- God Only Knows [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]
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1966
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38,823
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Fav. track- Shine on You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1-5
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1975
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44,702
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Just epic.
Fav. track- Sleep [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]
Fav. track- Sleep [First added to this chart: 06/17/2019]
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2000
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12,994
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Fav. tracks- I Know It's Over, There is a Light That Never Goes Out
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1986
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 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 | % | |
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| The Beatles | 7 | 7% | |
| The Smiths | 4 | 4% | |
| Sigur Rós | 4 | 4% | |
| Radiohead | 4 | 4% | |
| Weezer | 3 | 3% | |
| David Bowie | 3 | 3% | |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 3% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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45 | 45% | |
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37 | 37% | |
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5 | 5% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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1 | 1% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 55th to 56thThe Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips |
| Down 1 from 56th to 57thIs This It by The Strokes |
| Down 1 from 57th to 58thSoundtracks For The Blind by Swans |
| New entries |
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| Red by King Crimson |
| Leavers |
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| (What's The Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 10/07/2019 16:36 | pctrooper | 332 | 88/100 |
| ! | 08/11/2019 20:13 |  Paule | 93 | 85/100 |
| ! | 07/19/2019 19:49 |  CharlieBarley | 477 | 94/100 |
| ! | 06/30/2019 21:24 |  desh79 | 1,278 | 93/100 |
| ! | 06/25/2019 22:21 |  gidgidi | 114 | 88/100 |
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This chart is rated in the top 5% of all charts on BestEverAlbums.com. This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 88.8/100, a mean average of 91.3/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 91.3/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 6.5.
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From Paule 08/11/2019 20:15 | #241069
Paule 08/11/2019 20:15 | #241069
Cool chart! Gotta love the Faust love.
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From CharlieBarley 07/19/2019 19:50 | #239855
CharlieBarley 07/19/2019 19:50 | #239855
Great chart enthusiastic notes all good
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From YagiZiege 06/26/2019 12:36 | #238310
the farther you go the more interesting it gets
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From gidgidi 06/25/2019 22:21 | #238271
gidgidi 06/25/2019 22:21 | #238271
Great chart!
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TerryTezza 06/23/2019 23:11 | #238140
TerryTezza 06/23/2019 23:11 | #238140
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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