Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Moondance 
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The albums in this chart are like my best friends - in fact, some have been my best friends for over 50 years. I have spent more hours with most of them than I have with my real friends. These albums connect me to key moments & relationship in my life. These albums are the soundtrack to my life.
As I look back over my life, I see 3 key factors that have influenced my musical preference/tastes and the selection of albums in this chart.
1. I was born in 1956 and the 70's (when I moved between 14 - 24 years) proved to be the most dominant period in my appreciation of modern music;
2. Around 1970, influenced by the singer/songwriters of the time, I picked up the guitar and by 1972 I was penning my first song. And so, I am intrinsically drawn to the singer/songwriters;
3. I am Australian and have been exposed to some amazing & extraordinary Australian artists and music.
Finally, I decided that my chart should limit each artist to one album and allow me a wider opportunity to recognise the artists as well as the albums that soundtrack my life.
- Chart updated: 02/08/2024 09:45
- (Created: 05/28/2020 19:25).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Released in early 1972 and dominating the radio air waves, it was inevitable that the emerging guitar player & songwriter in me (I was 15, going on 16 at the time) was going to fall in love with this album. 'Heart of Gold' became my 'go to' song to play in public - and still is! It helped that I could do a reasonable Neil Young vocal imitation. In 1974, a local 3 piece band I was in ('Obediah') entered a 'battle of the bands' competition run by the leading Sydney radio station at the time, 2SM, and we covered 'Out On The Weekend'.
Although the album has aged over the years, it has aged alongside my own ageing process and I feel a deep connection to it - it takes me back to an age of innocence when playing vinyl albums on record players and trying to emulate one's songwriting 'heroes' gave meaning & purpose to life. [First added to this chart: 06/30/2020]
Although the album has aged over the years, it has aged alongside my own ageing process and I feel a deep connection to it - it takes me back to an age of innocence when playing vinyl albums on record players and trying to emulate one's songwriting 'heroes' gave meaning & purpose to life. [First added to this chart: 06/30/2020]
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1972
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13,198
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[First added to this chart: 06/30/2020]
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1986
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11,814
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[First added to this chart: 07/12/2020]
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1969
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65,475
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[First added to this chart: 11/28/2022]
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1969
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4,674
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[First added to this chart: 06/30/2020]
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1980
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2,881
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[First added to this chart: 06/30/2020]
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1970
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8,971
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[First added to this chart: 07/13/2020]
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1972
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6,168
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[First added to this chart: 07/12/2020]
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1970
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3,441
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[First added to this chart: 07/12/2020]
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1971
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24,174
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 7 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 41 | 41% | |
| 1980s | 18 | 18% | |
| 1990s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2000s | 10 | 10% | |
| 2010s | 10 | 10% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| John Martyn | 1 | 1% | |
| Birds Of Tokyo | 1 | 1% | |
| The Cure | 1 | 1% | |
| The Living End | 1 | 1% | |
| Dire Straits | 1 | 1% | |
| John Mayall | 1 | 1% | |
| Gang Of Youths | 1 | 1% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums ratings
89/100 (from 32 votes)
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100/100  | 03/20/2024 21:52 |  Jbalbinolr | | 81/100 |
90/100 | 02/23/2024 18:22 | manurock | | 83/100 |
 100/100 | 01/31/2024 21:21 |  CharlieBarley | | 94/100 |
| 90/100 | 11/06/2023 23:02 |  TerryTezza | | 87/100 |
| 80/100 | 09/19/2023 09:33 |  MadhattanJack | | 84/100 |
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From Jbalbinolr 03/20/2024 21:52
Jbalbinolr 03/20/2024 21:52
Great list!
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90/100
From manurock 02/23/2024 18:22
Thanks for your comment in my chart. Listening to you right now (actually, your nicely sounding 2019 album) and I'll check other Australian artists to try to fix my lack of Australian artists in my chart. You should do the same with the Spanish ones ;)
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100/100
From CharlieBarley 01/31/2024 21:26
CharlieBarley 01/31/2024 21:26
Thanks for your kind comment on my chart mate. I like your chart a lot. Good to see your own album at number one. Wish I had songwriting talent. I can sing but don't know if I can write a song.
I like Australian music. INXS, Midnight Oil, Avalanches. Crowded House (or are they New Zealand?).
I love 70s music the best. I was born in the 70s and it's my favourite decade for music as well as the 90s.
Good on you MD
Will check out your album ASAP
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90/100
From TerryTezza 11/06/2023 23:06
TerryTezza 11/06/2023 23:06
You have an awesome selection of music artists in your Top 100. Thanks for your comments on my list too. Exceptional taste in music but not sure of the rule of 1 album per artist but it gives a greater collection of albums. Having your own album as number one is great as this should be about your personal choice and connection with the album.
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90/100
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ExTeaSea 08/19/2023 21:36
ExTeaSea 08/19/2023 21:36
Cool chart! Had to check it out cuz you commented on my 80s chart haha. Bunch of stuff on your chart I need to check out but like what I've heard for sure. I'll have to check out your own music too. Super cool.
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90/100
From Fade2Black 08/03/2023 10:19
Enjoyed the read and the listen on Soundcloud. Thanks for sharing.
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15/100
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joedec 06/21/2023 08:49
joedec 06/21/2023 08:49
I read your comment on my chart. And in all honesty, yo came off as stuck up with your criticisms of my chart. And your chart comes off as pompous as well. And as far as me having 6 Cure albums on my chart, so what? Damn near ever chart I've seen has a favorite artist with the most albums on it. That's not a big deal. All in all, your chart wasn't that exciting to me.
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85/100
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Strangel 03/26/2023 23:02
Strangel 03/26/2023 23:02
Loving the nostalgia from a time before my own journey and also the Australian angle. Look forward to reading further updates down the ‘bloody track’ mate.
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Schribes 02/02/2023 03:53
Schribes 02/02/2023 03:53
Great Chart. Thank you. You gave me some albums to check out.
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100/100
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Keatownrodriguez 01/13/2023 03:59
Keatownrodriguez 01/13/2023 03:59
I was very touched by the words you had to say about my chart and I'm very excited to explore yours! You're definitely more well versed in areas that I am lacking in so I'm excited to broaden my horizons!
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