Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by 
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Edit: 12/03/2021 this is today's chart of the day, I just want to thank you all for being so nice and reciprocating, there are a lot of artists that I must check out and a lot of things i must put in order before finishing this, to be honest with you, I don't know if i will ever get to finish it, not because I don't want to, but because I don't have too much time nowadays, but yeah, whenever I have the chance to, i will re-visit this chart, delete albums, add albums, etc.
Look, this chart is a mess, mostly because i can't bring myself to advance as much as i would like to. But my idea is to make a chart that it's as equally divided; filled with popular records and with records that i think deserve more attention, a 50/50, if you will... But I don't have that kind of knowledge yet, well, maybe that isn't it, i think it's mostly that i want to pick records that i'll be comfortable with, and as of today i would say im about 30% happy with this chart, and look, I don't want to sound like a total indie guy or like someone who hasn't an opinion on his own either, or maybe even both. i'll try to utilize every space in this chart to say how i feel about the record and why i love it so much and give a little bit of trivia in the process, sometimes i will get so inspired that i will even try to write some bloody awful poetry, even if i know i might not have the widest vocabulary to do it. I do think that the one artist per chart rule is fair, but i don't want to use it, because there are so many records/artists i think they deserve all my love, even if they already had more than enough of it, lol, but that will change in the future (IT DID, SEE "EDIT") it's not like Radiohead or The Strokes need more points on BEA than they already have, so I don't know, we'll see... I do appreciate all feedback and even appreciate that you are here looking at this mess, i will update here each descriptions i have done, if you want to check them out you are free to do so, cause i honestly don't have any idea of when i'm going to finish this, but yeah, that's it.
I might be a lazy af, but when i do get to write, i write a lot (most of the time) so BEWARE.
Ohhh and some of the records have descriptions in both spanish and english just for the sake of it and because they actually help me to get my thoughts together and to do a more focused inspection on the record, BUT i will translate all that, so don't worry.
Descrpitions made so far:
- Bob Dylan - Blonde On Blonde
- The Afghan Whigs - Gentlemen
- Kanye West - The College Dropout
- Modest Mouse - Good News For People Who Love Bad News (This record has now been removed from this chart, but the original description is in my other chart, which is a recollection of the records that were in here, but for a reason were eliminated)
- GZA- Liquid Swords
- Yes - Fragile
- Buena Vista Social Club - Buena Vista Social Club
-Maroon 5 - Songs About Jane
-Silversun Pickups - Carnavas
-The Doors - Morrison Hotel
-The Cars - The Cars
-Babasónicos - Jessico (already translated)
-Pre)Thing - 22nd Century Lifestyle
Well, if you see more descriptions that aren't mentioned in here it might be because a) they aren't finished yet b) they suck... But anyway you are free to read them as well, I will try to finish them/improve them later... i just had a Déjà vu about this...
Well, enjoy!
EDIT: I'm totally convinced now that this chart sucks lol, don't get me wrong, I do love every single record i picked, but there is so much wasted potential and empty spaces that all in all, it just doesn't feel right, so I finally decided to improve it a little bit. You see, my biggest fear with this chart was not being able to give as many points as i think an artists deserve, and. I am truly sorry for every record that was left behind, i wish i could give every one of them 100 points, haha, but since i can't do that i will do my best to make this chart look how i think it should look. So as of now, i will apply the one artist per chart rule (EXCEPT for The Afghan Whigs, I really love that band) And additionally, i will do another chart with the albums that were eliminated from their position within the chart and also i will do another with my favorite records, so i won't have to be limited by the same rule again.
- Chart updated: 12/19/2023 08:15
- (Created: 02/03/2020 02:53).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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1980's Talking Heads masterpiece is highly regard as one of the best records ever, and it's easy to see why. The thing i love about this record is the variety of sounds and the spot on-production. Every single track is a journey throught the Talking Heads neurotic energy while they get deep into themes like: Obsession, mundane life, and yes, facts.
With the help from former Roxy Music member and now legendary musician, Brian Eno on the production, the band wanted to go to a different direction from previous records, hence, their interest for African Music (perhaps the song that resembles the most to Remain In Light might be "I Zimbra" from their previous record, which used a lot of instrumentation and blends of genres that were to be seen in Remain In Light) The experimentation from both the production side and the performance of the band is surreal from start to finish and this thing gets even more abstract on the latter half. Instrumentally and lyrically there's always something going on, and more often than not, it's really interesting; Remain In Light is layers upon layers upon layers of music, literally and conceptually and it's all so insane and it feels all over the place, but the beautiful thing it's that the record it's actually so masterfully and meticulously put together that it's hard to complain about anything.
The first track "Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)" is the Talking Heads at their funkiest, most hard hitting and perhaps even their most political moment of their career, to me the song symbolizes the hypocrisy of the government at large, talking about how the people are at the end of the day, a mean to an end. Tina kills it in here, she slaps so freaking hard that i think im going to burn, the chorus is epic and almost celestial. "Crosseyed And Painless" is another personal favourite, it deals with being obsessed with concepts, we humans made ourselves, and that brings the question; "are they perfect in the first place?" the"Facts are simple and facts are stright" part is one of my favourite lines ever. "The Great Curve" is the most fun track of the record by far and also, a favourite, it makes you wanna dance so bad. [First added to this chart: 02/02/2020]
With the help from former Roxy Music member and now legendary musician, Brian Eno on the production, the band wanted to go to a different direction from previous records, hence, their interest for African Music (perhaps the song that resembles the most to Remain In Light might be "I Zimbra" from their previous record, which used a lot of instrumentation and blends of genres that were to be seen in Remain In Light) The experimentation from both the production side and the performance of the band is surreal from start to finish and this thing gets even more abstract on the latter half. Instrumentally and lyrically there's always something going on, and more often than not, it's really interesting; Remain In Light is layers upon layers upon layers of music, literally and conceptually and it's all so insane and it feels all over the place, but the beautiful thing it's that the record it's actually so masterfully and meticulously put together that it's hard to complain about anything.
The first track "Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)" is the Talking Heads at their funkiest, most hard hitting and perhaps even their most political moment of their career, to me the song symbolizes the hypocrisy of the government at large, talking about how the people are at the end of the day, a mean to an end. Tina kills it in here, she slaps so freaking hard that i think im going to burn, the chorus is epic and almost celestial. "Crosseyed And Painless" is another personal favourite, it deals with being obsessed with concepts, we humans made ourselves, and that brings the question; "are they perfect in the first place?" the"Facts are simple and facts are stright" part is one of my favourite lines ever. "The Great Curve" is the most fun track of the record by far and also, a favourite, it makes you wanna dance so bad. [First added to this chart: 02/02/2020]
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers had an established name in the world of rock music in the early 80's, with a lot of great record on their sleeve such as their self-titled debut and "Damn The Torpedoes". But being completely honest their fire seemed to be a little low, even if songs like "Don't Come Around Here No More" were successful in the mid 80's. And that's not a surprise considering bands like Jane's Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers and even Nirvana were on their way to become the next big thing. Out of nowhere Petty decided to hang out with some of their friends and then they made a little band called "The Traveling Wilburys" that had SOME OF THE MOST BRILLIANT MUSICAL MINDS EVER; George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan and during this process, Petty had the idea of releasing a solo record (which still has the participation of some of the Heartbreakers) produced by Lynne, Petty and Mike Campbell (guitarist of The Heartbreakers) "Full Moon Fever" turned out to be the biggest success of Petty's career.
"Free Fallin'" might be the greatest Tom Petty song, it's a simple 3 chord song that will stay in your head forever, seriously who hasn't scream the chorus of this song from the top of their lungs? This is in my top 10 favourite songs ever, such a classic and enjoyable song. "I Won't Back Down" brings George Harrison at the guitar, he aslo sings in the chorus, and even more, in the video you can even see Ringo Starr as well, even if he doesn't play in the recording it's nice to have 2/4 of The Beatles around, Another catchy song, memorable and epic. "Love Is A Long Road" many people might disagree but, it is my least favourite song out of the record, i know it's still pretty good, i like it, but i could never bear myself to love it. The freightening "A Face In The Crowd" is one song of a kind, very atmospheric, deep and emotionally beautiful track, it amazes me how underrated it is in comparison with other tracks of the record, i love the video of the song too, it is like a nightmare that somehow makes you hopeful for something to happen, but you know it is just a bad dream. Then of course, we have the classic "Running Down A Dream", i swear this song is so simple yet so good that makes you want to drive at full speed by the highway... and i don't even know how to drive! and that guitar solo, my god! is simply perfect, Mike Campbell went full legend on this one, for sure. [First added to this chart: 02/02/2020]
"Free Fallin'" might be the greatest Tom Petty song, it's a simple 3 chord song that will stay in your head forever, seriously who hasn't scream the chorus of this song from the top of their lungs? This is in my top 10 favourite songs ever, such a classic and enjoyable song. "I Won't Back Down" brings George Harrison at the guitar, he aslo sings in the chorus, and even more, in the video you can even see Ringo Starr as well, even if he doesn't play in the recording it's nice to have 2/4 of The Beatles around, Another catchy song, memorable and epic. "Love Is A Long Road" many people might disagree but, it is my least favourite song out of the record, i know it's still pretty good, i like it, but i could never bear myself to love it. The freightening "A Face In The Crowd" is one song of a kind, very atmospheric, deep and emotionally beautiful track, it amazes me how underrated it is in comparison with other tracks of the record, i love the video of the song too, it is like a nightmare that somehow makes you hopeful for something to happen, but you know it is just a bad dream. Then of course, we have the classic "Running Down A Dream", i swear this song is so simple yet so good that makes you want to drive at full speed by the highway... and i don't even know how to drive! and that guitar solo, my god! is simply perfect, Mike Campbell went full legend on this one, for sure. [First added to this chart: 02/02/2020]
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1989
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1989
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1988
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1989
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1984
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1984
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[First added to this chart: 12/09/2020]
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1981
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[First added to this chart: 08/19/2020]
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1983
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"Hysteria when you're near..." Back in the 80's Def Leppard was a great band... a huge band... Their 1983 record "Pyromania" made them widely known in the world of 80's rock, glam metal spceifically, with hits like the awesome and catchy "Photograph" (which i still think is one of the greatest songs of the 80's) and the popular and hooky "Rock Of Ages". After drummer Rick Allen's accident, but it wasn't until the late 80's that Def Leppard would hit it big with the mega succesful "Hysteria". Why do i say mega succesful? well, this one is an special case. Just like Thriller, Rumours and pretty much any Beatles studio record; Hysteria is one of the best-selling albums of all time, yes, this is the reason why Def Leppard stands out so much when you metion 80's bands, well... aside from Bon Jovi and Guns N' Roses, of course. And even if this record was pretty popular back when it was released, Hysteria is amazing... Period. I don't even know if the reason why i said that it's because i have always loved this record, since i was a little kid... or because almost every song in here have a killer and memorable hooks... or maybe, just maybe it's the fact that some of my all time favourite songs are here... whatever it might be the reason i will try to be as unbiased as possible when talking about Hysteria, because i know this record it's far from being perfect.
Even if im not a fan of every production choice of the record, you gotta give the guys credit for this one, this thing it's heavily produced, sometimes overly-produced i might say... but that just adds to the attitude of the record. The album opens with "Women" a song with [First added to this chart: 02/03/2020]
Even if im not a fan of every production choice of the record, you gotta give the guys credit for this one, this thing it's heavily produced, sometimes overly-produced i might say... but that just adds to the attitude of the record. The album opens with "Women" a song with [First added to this chart: 02/03/2020]
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1987
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 3 | 3% | |
| 1970s | 16 | 16% | |
| 1980s | 10 | 10% | |
| 1990s | 34 | 34% | |
| 2000s | 27 | 27% | |
| 2010s | 9 | 9% | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1% |
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| The Afghan Whigs | 2 | 2% | |
| Pixies | 1 | 1% | |
| Beck | 1 | 1% | |
| Alice In Chains | 1 | 1% | |
| My Chemical Romance | 1 | 1% | |
| The Cars | 1 | 1% | |
| Sufjan Stevens | 1 | 1% | |
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From EyeKanFly 05/15/2023 18:21
EyeKanFly 05/15/2023 18:21
The descriptions are great, love it. Great chart as a whole too, I've listened to most albums but grabbed some recs from those I haven't heard.
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From Johnnyo 05/15/2023 08:56
Great chart.
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From tk421ucopy 12/03/2021 17:06
The descriptions are spot-on, man. Added to favorites, because I want to come back when there's more of them. Keep it up
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From bermolder 12/03/2021 15:34
Just here for the descriptions. Your music preference is your own. The justification is what makes the list great. Keep it up.
Always happy to see LCD up on top. Surprised to not see any Arcade Fire / Sigur Ros / War on Drugs. Feel like they'd tie-in well with your other albums on here. Cheers.
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From Santiago 08/26/2021 04:30
This chart is great! So many great albums and some others that must be great and I need to check.
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From leniad 12/07/2020 00:08
buena lista
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From leniad 10/17/2020 07:09
i liked mostly of your picks
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From Crhmgs 09/17/2020 21:35
Crhmgs 09/17/2020 21:35
I'm kinda unsatisfied with it to be honest, but i'm glad you liked it! that gave me a bit more energy to write some descriptions :) thanks a lot for your support man, i really have problems with managing my time, so i never finish anything :(
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DommeDamian 09/17/2020 08:32
DommeDamian 09/17/2020 08:32
Man, this is just what I needed. Blonde On Blonde description is by far the greatest new thing I've read here in months.
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From Crhmgs 03/21/2020 00:53
Crhmgs 03/21/2020 00:53
Sorry! it's just that i haven't got any time lately, but i will keep on working on all those descriptions! thanks a lot for your vote!! :)
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