Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by Moondance

Still under construction ¬¬¬¬always under construction/reconstruction/deconstruction!!!!

The albums in this chart are like my best friends - in fact, most have been my best friends for over 50 years. Dropping a long time best friends for a more recent best friend is really tough - so I tend to stick with those who have been good & kind to me for most of my life - hence the dominance of 60's/70's albums - no apologies for that. These albums connect me to key moments & relationship in my life. These albums soundtrack my life.
As I look back over my life, 3 key factors 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 (unlike the majority of BEA users) Australian artists and music have dominated my lifetime love of modern 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: 08/20/2025 00:45
• (Created: 05/28/2020 19:25).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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Abbey Road 

 The Beatles

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[First added to this chart: 07/12/2020]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

3,741 charts

Rank Score:

57,268

Rank in 1969:

1

Rank in 1960s:

1

Overall Rank:

3

Average Rating:

 92 (4,629 votes)

Comments:

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Crosby, Stills & Nash 

 Crosby, Stills & Nash

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[First added to this chart: 11/28/2022]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

661 charts

Rank Score:

4,393

Rank in 1969:

16

Rank in 1960s:

52

Overall Rank:

386

Average Rating:

 81 (659 votes)

Comments:

34

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Electric Ladyland 

 The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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[First added to this chart: 10/31/2022]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

1,699 charts

Rank Score:

17,440

Rank in 1968:

2

Rank in 1960s:

14

Overall Rank:

59

Average Rating:

 86 (1,985 votes)

Comments:

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70. (69) 1

Disraeli Gears 

 Cream

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[First added to this chart: 07/28/2020]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

995 charts

Rank Score:

6,150

Rank in 1967:

11

Rank in 1960s:

42

Overall Rank:

269

Average Rating:

 80 (1,166 votes)

Comments:

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87. (85) 2

Music From Big Pink 

 The Band

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[First added to this chart: 11/07/2022]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

791 charts

Rank Score:

5,776

Rank in 1968:

9

Rank in 1960s:

44

Overall Rank:

287

Average Rating:

 81 (968 votes)

Comments:

45

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Goodbye And Hello 

 Tim Buckley

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[First added to this chart: 11/28/2022]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

370 charts

Rank Score:

1,902

Rank in 1967:

21

Rank in 1960s:

103

Overall Rank:

913

Average Rating:

 78 (392 votes)

Comments:

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96. (92) 4

Odessey And Oracle 

 The Zombies

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[First added to this chart: 07/28/2020]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

1,305 charts

Rank Score:

13,766

Rank in 1968:

4

Rank in 1960s:

21

Overall Rank:

88

Average Rating:

 85 (1,355 votes)

Comments:

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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Country	Albums	%
	38	38%
	29	29%
	20	20%
	6	6%
	4	4%
	2	2%
	1	1%

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90/100  !	01/29/2025 12:43	SomethingSpecial	1,104	85/100
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90/100

From Johnnyo 06/22/2025 17:37 | #309664

Very good chart. Loved reading the notes.

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From DommeDamian 08/30/2024 10:27 | #305039

Gonna listen to your album soon

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80/100

From LedZep 07/31/2024 12:29 | #304604

This is a chart by someone who has a lifetime of music experience and it shows. It oozes personality, even when the albums themselves aren't my favourites. You can hardly ask for more.

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100/100

From Jbalbinolr 03/20/2024 21:52 | #302609

Great list!

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90/100

From manurock 02/23/2024 18:22 | #302171

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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From CharlieBarley 01/31/2024 21:26 | #301638

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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From TerryTezza 11/06/2023 23:06 | #299848

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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From ExTeaSea 08/19/2023 21:36 | #298724

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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From Fade2Black 08/03/2023 10:19 | #298463

Enjoyed the read and the listen on Soundcloud. Thanks for sharing.

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From joedec 06/21/2023 08:49 | #297700

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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