Top 49 Greatest Music Albums by 
ThrowBackGmac 
- Chart updated: 04/15/2021 09:45
- (Created: 03/20/2020 21:51).
- Chart size: 49 albums.
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Experimental Rock, Noise Rock
This is just one emetic, sensory overload. [First added to this chart: 03/21/2020]
This is just one emetic, sensory overload. [First added to this chart: 03/21/2020]
Year of Release:
1968
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Rank Score:
9,500
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Experimental Rock
*Originally written on my personal Instagram*
I can't help but imagine myself being an admirer of Andy Warhol in 1967 and hearing that he'd be producing an album for this unknown band called The Velvet Underground. One too many syllables to truly run off the tongue, sure, but there's a certain ring to it I suppose. Anyways, I'm sure that cover with the now all too famous banana is probably what would have brought me in (Bro, the banana is pink, dude.) But it's the music that keeps me coming back for second servings. I doubt many followers of Warhol were actually interested in the band's work and more so for the actual, interactive art, but I'm sure many were both surprised and transfixed to find that one of music's greatest accomplishments waited inside the sleeve in front of them. Over fifty years later, and much like the original allure to their debut album, in that there's more than meets to eye, the music of The Velvet Underground and Nico continues to push it's listeners out of their comfort zone. Music that ranges from harmonious, condescending, and straightforward melodies to sound experiences that are grotesque, harsh, punishing and downright visceral. Even in 2020, the subject matter is as intriguing as ever. Given how much of is is still considered taboo in today's world. The lyrics and dark humor of Lou Reed never advocate or endorse sex work, drug usage, objectification, ect; but they sure are descriptive and canny. (Like a man who always runs late to his meeting with a prostitute. Insinuating he doesn't hold her to the utmost importance.) You can still walk outside your front door today and witness (or participate) in these issues hands on. Surely you can't just pretend like these dilemmas of everyday people don't exist. So it asks you to look and to contemplate. To rattle your preconceived notions of how the world functions and what music (and modern art for that matter) ought to be. Truth is, despite how much we pretend it to be, nothing is sacred anymore. Even rules and moral codes of old seem to be discarded by our political and religious leaders day by day with relative ease. Call it unsanitary or call it endearing. Either way, we're constantly evolving; and The Velvet Underground & Nico couldn't be a more perfect representation of every day growth and regression within our society. [First added to this chart: 03/21/2020]
*Originally written on my personal Instagram*
I can't help but imagine myself being an admirer of Andy Warhol in 1967 and hearing that he'd be producing an album for this unknown band called The Velvet Underground. One too many syllables to truly run off the tongue, sure, but there's a certain ring to it I suppose. Anyways, I'm sure that cover with the now all too famous banana is probably what would have brought me in (Bro, the banana is pink, dude.) But it's the music that keeps me coming back for second servings. I doubt many followers of Warhol were actually interested in the band's work and more so for the actual, interactive art, but I'm sure many were both surprised and transfixed to find that one of music's greatest accomplishments waited inside the sleeve in front of them. Over fifty years later, and much like the original allure to their debut album, in that there's more than meets to eye, the music of The Velvet Underground and Nico continues to push it's listeners out of their comfort zone. Music that ranges from harmonious, condescending, and straightforward melodies to sound experiences that are grotesque, harsh, punishing and downright visceral. Even in 2020, the subject matter is as intriguing as ever. Given how much of is is still considered taboo in today's world. The lyrics and dark humor of Lou Reed never advocate or endorse sex work, drug usage, objectification, ect; but they sure are descriptive and canny. (Like a man who always runs late to his meeting with a prostitute. Insinuating he doesn't hold her to the utmost importance.) You can still walk outside your front door today and witness (or participate) in these issues hands on. Surely you can't just pretend like these dilemmas of everyday people don't exist. So it asks you to look and to contemplate. To rattle your preconceived notions of how the world functions and what music (and modern art for that matter) ought to be. Truth is, despite how much we pretend it to be, nothing is sacred anymore. Even rules and moral codes of old seem to be discarded by our political and religious leaders day by day with relative ease. Call it unsanitary or call it endearing. Either way, we're constantly evolving; and The Velvet Underground & Nico couldn't be a more perfect representation of every day growth and regression within our society. [First added to this chart: 03/21/2020]
Year of Release:
1967
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42,436
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French Pop, Chanson
[First added to this chart: 03/21/2020]
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Year of Release:
1960
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Rank Score:
689
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Year of Release:
1969
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2,994
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Top 49 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 4 | 8% | |
| 1960s | 6 | 12% | |
| 1970s | 8 | 16% | |
| 1980s | 1 | 2% | |
| 1990s | 11 | 22% | |
| 2000s | 10 | 20% | |
| 2010s | 9 | 18% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Cat Power | 2 | 4% | |
| フィッシュマンズ [Fishmans] | 1 | 2% | |
| My Bloody Valentine | 1 | 2% | |
| Electric Wizard | 1 | 2% | |
| Ulver | 1 | 2% | |
| Little Wings | 1 | 2% | |
| Pharoah Sanders | 1 | 2% | |
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15 | 31% | |
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6 | 12% | |
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6 | 12% | |
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4 | 8% | |
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3 | 6% | |
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2 | 4% | |
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Top 49 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 9 from 43rd to 34th Sones Of Mexico by Trio Aguilillas |
| Up 6 from 39th to 33rd Bergtatt - Et Eventyr I 5 Capitler by Ulver |
| Up 6 from 38th to 32nd Closer by Joy Division |
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| Down 18 from 3rd to 21st Dopethrone by Electric Wizard |
| Down 8 from 5th to 13th White Light/White Heat by The Velvet Underground |
| Down 4 from 10th to 14th The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground & Nico |
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| 90/100 | 09/15/2020 19:16 | vruslov | | 89/100 |
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From pctrooper 03/25/2020 03:50
Very nice and personal little chart. I can't wait to see you add more! There's several albums on here I was really into a few years ago. "Scenery" is perfect calming and reflective casual jazz. Nujabes is my favorite hip hop producer for sure. Also a great number one choice! I included My Woman from Angel Olsen on my chart since Strange Cacti isn't a full length album, but if I was considering it amongst the others it is probably my favorite project of hers. For me it's very soothing and great for listening to late at night when half asleep and trying to relieve stress and become unconscious.
If you like Angel Olsen and have not heard of Julia Jacklin I highly recommend you check her stuff out. She has a similar voice and emotional delivery, but definitely has a memorable and unique songwriting approach. Also if you like Fiona Apple then you should Check out Madison Cunningham. She is one of my new favorite artists and incorporates a lot of different styles, making really soulful and expressive tunes.
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