Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
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NJ 
Very much subject to drastically change at any time. I still have so, so much music to listen to. It's overwhelming. Right now I'm in the process of adding descriptions for each entry, so bear with me while I complete that, since I'm rather slow when it comes to writing. I don't like much of the last half of this chart nearly as much as I should, but that's been getting a lot better the more great albums I add. When I first made this chart I struggled to find 10 I was happy putting as the top 10, and now I can easily do a top 50 and feel satisfied, so it's a process.
- Chart updated: 08/14/2024 22:45
- (Created: 07/17/2019 19:59).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 02/05/2020]
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2011
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1,163
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[First added to this chart: 03/15/2020]
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2016
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6,853
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[First added to this chart: 08/12/2019]
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2005
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19,192
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[First added to this chart: 07/28/2019]
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1969
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5,984
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[First added to this chart: 07/17/2019]
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1968
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35,354
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[First added to this chart: 08/27/2019]
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1988
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14,833
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[First added to this chart: 07/28/2019]
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1972
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18,297
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[First added to this chart: 07/17/2019]
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1977
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15,880
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9. (8) 1
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[First added to this chart: 07/17/2019]
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2001
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27,004
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[First added to this chart: 01/27/2021]
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1997
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1,010
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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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 | 11 | 11% | |
| 1970s | 22 | 22% | |
| 1980s | 23 | 23% | |
| 1990s | 21 | 21% | |
| 2000s | 12 | 12% | |
| 2010s | 8 | 8% | |
| 2020s | 2 | 2% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Car Seat Headrest | 2 | 2% | |
| The Beach Boys | 1 | 1% | |
| Belle And Sebastian | 1 | 1% | |
| Fleetwood Mac | 1 | 1% | |
| The Velvet Underground | 1 | 1% | |
| The Congos | 1 | 1% | |
| Daniel Dumile | 1 | 1% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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57 | 57% | |
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26 | 26% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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1 | 1% | |
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| ! | 01/15/2025 17:23 | Exist-en-ciel | 162 | 97/100 |
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BestEverAlbums 02/01/2025 09:00 in Chart of the day (#4847): By NJ
BestEverAlbums 02/01/2025 09:00 in Chart of the day (#4847): By NJ“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by NJ () 1. Twin Fantasy (2011) by Car Seat Headrest (2011) 2. Teens Of Denial by Car Seat Headrest (2016) 3. Illinois by Sufjan Stevens (2005) 4. Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band (1969) 5. The Beatles (The White Album)…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 01/30/2024 09:00 in Chart of the day (#4480): By NJ
BestEverAlbums 01/30/2024 09:00 in Chart of the day (#4480): By NJ“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by NJ () 1. Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band (1969) 2. Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys (1966) 3. London Calling by The Clash (1979) 4. Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth (1988) 5. Exile On Main St. by The Rolling Stones (1972)…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 07/13/2021 08:00 in Chart of the day (#3549): By NJ
BestEverAlbums 07/13/2021 08:00 in Chart of the day (#3549): By NJ“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by NJ () 1. Illinois by Sufjan Stevens (2005) 2. Hejira by Joni Mitchell (1976) 3. In The Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel (1998) 4. Teens Of Denial by Car Seat Headrest (2016) 5. Low by David Bowie (1977) 6. Vespertine by Björk…”
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Johnnyo 02/02/2025 06:57 | #307356
Very, very good chart. Feels original and personal. (Edited)
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mrmcrook 04/18/2024 23:14 | #303060
I'm always biased towards any top 100 list with the DK's in there. Jolly good (Edited)
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weyesgroove 07/13/2021 14:13 | #271579
nice chart dewd, u would like the flaming lips !
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Bloaf38 11/29/2020 12:31 | #261624
Good chart, good to see TMR ranked at number 4. I never gave Carseat Headrest a fair listen. That was an interesting best album pick
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leniad 11/11/2020 03:33 | #260583
good chart, may comeback when you enter another 50 albums
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