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.

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My own experience is that this was the first The Cure album I listened to - lent to me by a friend in 2005. I had it on repeat in my car for several weeks - and it grew on me in ways that I cannot explain. I went on the various song journeys with Robert during that time and felt a deep personal connection...so much so, that every road trip I and my friend now go on ~ and that has been quite often in the almost 20 years since she lent the album to me ~ Bloodflowers always travels with us.
I have Bloodflowers very high in my greatest albums of all time chart. With musical preferences, quite often it is all in the 'timing' and how the music connects us to significant others & events in our lives.
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2000
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[First added to this chart: 10/31/2022]
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2001
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[First added to this chart: 07/12/2020]
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2000
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2008
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[First added to this chart: 06/30/2020]
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[First added to this chart: 11/28/2022]
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[First added to this chart: 10/31/2022]
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2007
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2005
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[First added to this chart: 07/13/2020]
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2009
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[First added to this chart: 11/28/2022]
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2003
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade Albums %


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%
Country Albums %


United Kingdom 40 40%
United States 29 29%
Australia 18 18%
Canada 6 6%
Mixed Nationality 4 4%
Ireland 2 2%
New Zealand 1 1%
Compilation? Albums %
No 99 99%
Yes 1 1%

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From 03/20/2024 21:52
Great list!
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From 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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From 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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From 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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From 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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From 08/03/2023 10:19
Enjoyed the read and the listen on Soundcloud. Thanks for sharing.
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From 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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From 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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From 02/02/2023 03:53
Great Chart. Thank you. You gave me some albums to check out.
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From 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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