Top Album Every Year (Since 1955)
by 
PanheadWarrior 
These are my favorite albums of the year, every year from 1955 to now. I try to list a runner up every year. Some years I even listed a Top 5 if there were lots of albums that seemed deserving. I had a lot of fun making this list! As always, feel free to make recommendations!
- Chart updated: 11/20/2024 17:15
- (Created: 08/21/2019 16:51).
- Chart size: 68 albums.
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Runner up: Nu Thang by dc Talk
[First added to this chart: 08/28/2019]
Year of Release:
1990
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Rank Score:
1,005
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Runner up: Achtung Baby by U2
[First added to this chart: 08/28/2019]
Year of Release:
1991
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Rank Score:
38,149
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Runner up: Rage Against the Machine
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Close runner up: In Utero by Nirvana
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Year of Release:
1993
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Rank Score:
2,616
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Runner up: Wildflowers by Tom Petty
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Year of Release:
1994
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Rank Score:
14,874
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VERY close runner up: Jesus Freak by dc Talk
Rounding out the Top 5:
#3 (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
#4 Teenage Politics by MxPx
#5 The Bends by Radiohead [First added to this chart: 08/28/2019]
Rounding out the Top 5:
#3 (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
#4 Teenage Politics by MxPx
#5 The Bends by Radiohead [First added to this chart: 08/28/2019]
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VERY close runner up: Life In General by MxPx
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Close runner up: The Colour And The Shape by Foo Fighters
[First added to this chart: 08/29/2019]
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VERY close runner up: Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo by MxPx
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Close runner up: Underdog by Audio Adrenaline
Rounding out the Top 5:
#3 Bleach
#4 New Way To Be Human by Switchfoot
#5 The Fundamental Elements Of Southtown by P.O.D. [First added to this chart: 08/29/2019]
Rounding out the Top 5:
#3 Bleach
#4 New Way To Be Human by Switchfoot
#5 The Fundamental Elements Of Southtown by P.O.D. [First added to this chart: 08/29/2019]
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Top Album Every Year (Since 1955) composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 5 | 7% | |
| 1960s | 10 | 15% | |
| 1970s | 10 | 15% | |
| 1980s | 10 | 15% | |
| 1990s | 10 | 15% | |
| 2000s | 10 | 15% | |
| 2010s | 10 | 15% | |
| 2020s | 3 | 4% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Dangerous Summer | 4 | 6% | |
| The Beatles | 3 | 4% | |
| Bob Dylan | 2 | 3% | |
| Underoath | 2 | 3% | |
| The Wedding | 2 | 3% | |
| Jars Of Clay | 2 | 3% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 2 | 3% | |
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From mikepen 10/14/2019 09:40
Great chart listing. I can't wait to get enough member points to attempt something similar. A heck of a tough challenge though! But oh dear, I knew nothing after Weezer in 1994 (our 1st lot of twins were born 1994, that's telling huh!). As I thought highly of your picks, think I will use your list to get somewhat more up-to-date. cheers.
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