Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by Crhmgs

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.

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In my opinion, this is the most perfect record i have ever listened to. It is so emotional, so minimalist and so pristine that it's hard to not to praise Radiohead once again. I do think this is the best record in their entire discography. [First added to this chart: 02/02/2020]
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2007
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2001
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Simply stunning.

Back when i first listened to Kanye, I thought MBDTF was his masterpiece, his most perfect record and did not gave any credit to The College Dropout, I even thought Late Registration was better, and as the time went by, my fascination towards MBDTF went lower, my opinion of Late Registration is pretty much the same, but The College Dropout turned into something else for me. I mean, i cannot wrap my head around how Kanye managed to do make this album, his debut record as good as it is, I mean, it is so inspiring the amount of creativity he has speaking from both, production and lyrical level, all the samples, all the little connections between concepts, and how the main theme of the record flows within those ideas always blows me away.

The skits are funny, and sarcastic and they flow flawlessly through the record. "We Don't Care" is a great opener, always entertaining to listen to and it undoubtly introduces the idea of the album and how Kanye thinks. "It All Falls Down" is one of the highlights of the records, the first chord of that guitar will always mantain you in the mood for what's next. "Jesus Walks" might not only be the greatest track of the record, it may well be one of the greatest tracks Kanye has ever done, period. "Slow Jamz" utilizes a sample from Luther Vandross (who is also mentioned in the song) it also marks the start of Jaime Foxx's musical career and Twista's verse is killer. "Family Business" is a sweet song about how the flaws of your loved ones are sometimes the things you miss the most when they are away from you, or viceversa. I even love "Kanye's Workout Plan" i find it hilariously funny and a prior step towards the electronic direction Kanye would start to show during Gradution era and finally perfectioned with MBDTF.

Can't get enough of this record; it's somewhat innocent/light hearted, it's great, it's funny, it's astonishingly creative, it's social critique is still pretty relevant, and in my opinion, it's still Kanye's greatest work.
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Spiritually agressive. I know some people aren't exactly Tool fans and i can see why, well, even if i didn't, i respect their opinion, but in my book, these guys are some of the most professional bands ever, their ability is beyond me and weather you like them or not, it's undeniable they are a pretty talented band, every single member... from Danny Carey's drumming skills to Maynard's super specific lyricism and vocal range, the band is a powerhouse, and i believe Lateralus is the best example of this.

Ænima is a personal favourite of mine too, and to be honest, i think you cannot go wrong with either. Both records are supper agressive and hard hitting, but the atmosphere of Lateralus is something so satisfying that i cannot give the band enough credit for it and my god, how everything is so connected to the spiritual theme they were striving for is amazing, even the last track "Fiaap de Oiad" a super creepy/bizarre phone call about a guy who said he worked on the Area 51
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade Albums %


1930s 0 0%
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%
Artist Albums %


The Afghan Whigs 2 2%
Fleetwood Mac 1 1%
Underworld 1 1%
Teenage Fanclub 1 1%
Kendrick Lamar 1 1%
Björk 1 1%
Interpol 1 1%
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Country Albums %


United States 58 58%
United Kingdom 21 21%
Canada 6 6%
Mexico 2 2%
France 2 2%
Australia 2 2%
Argentina 2 2%
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Compilation? Albums %
No 98 98%
Yes 2 2%
Live? Albums %
No 98 98%
Yes 2 2%

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Deserve 100 for the amount of time you put into your chart


Some fantastic choices here


I love Amnesiac for Radiohead
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From 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 05/15/2023 08:56
Great chart.
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From 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 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 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 12/07/2020 00:08
buena lista
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From 10/17/2020 07:09
i liked mostly of your picks
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From 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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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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