100 Best Albums of the XX Century
by leniad 
The Best Albums from the past century in my opinion
I will be changing the places and the albums here
Hope you all enjoy a lot of my choices :)
- Chart updated: 06/29/2022 07:15
- (Created: 10/30/2020 04:06).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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As perfect and cohesive as an album should be
I always think of dark side as a 43 minute song. but don't get me wrong with that
Its Awesome how all the songs work with such synchronicity talking about very powerful topics like Death, Madness, Time in human life, etc.
The Level of production is so high, you will think this record was recorded in 2021 (yeah its 2020)
Perfect Album that will start the first out of 3 Perfect Albums [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
As perfect and cohesive as an album should be
I always think of dark side as a 43 minute song. but don't get me wrong with that
Its Awesome how all the songs work with such synchronicity talking about very powerful topics like Death, Madness, Time in human life, etc.
The Level of production is so high, you will think this record was recorded in 2021 (yeah its 2020)
Perfect Album that will start the first out of 3 Perfect Albums [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
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1973
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59,446
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95.625
Best Hard Rock Album Ever
I mean come on, every song here is a 90-100 except for "four sticks"
I was at my 2 year in College when i arrive at my apartment and my roomie was listening to "Misty Mountain Hop" at madison square garden and for that moment Led Zeppelin blew my mind and change my musical experience because i wanted to know more and more and discover new genres, bands and artists
Member by member Led Zeppelin is the best band ever and this is their best work [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
Best Hard Rock Album Ever
I mean come on, every song here is a 90-100 except for "four sticks"
I was at my 2 year in College when i arrive at my apartment and my roomie was listening to "Misty Mountain Hop" at madison square garden and for that moment Led Zeppelin blew my mind and change my musical experience because i wanted to know more and more and discover new genres, bands and artists
Member by member Led Zeppelin is the best band ever and this is their best work [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
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1971
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95.5
The Best Album By the Best Band Ever
Its so amazing how in a span of 3 years they change from "Love me do" to "Tomorrow never knows"
This album has everything from Romantic Ballads to Art Rcok and Experimental
My only "disappointment" is that the singles "Rain" and "Paperback Writer" are not on the album
Nevertheless another masterpiece from the Fab Four [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
The Best Album By the Best Band Ever
Its so amazing how in a span of 3 years they change from "Love me do" to "Tomorrow never knows"
This album has everything from Romantic Ballads to Art Rcok and Experimental
My only "disappointment" is that the singles "Rain" and "Paperback Writer" are not on the album
Nevertheless another masterpiece from the Fab Four [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
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1966
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49,045
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95.5
Best Debut Album of All Time
Lou Reed and John Cale what a perfect and ahead of its time duo, From the Iconic album cover to the production of Andy Warhol and the amazing Art rock and Proto-punk songs that will shock you if you are in the mood
Track by Track a masterpiece that at time of release was real underground music and with cero praise
In my opinion no other album has influenced (Created) so many artists and genres than this one [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
Best Debut Album of All Time
Lou Reed and John Cale what a perfect and ahead of its time duo, From the Iconic album cover to the production of Andy Warhol and the amazing Art rock and Proto-punk songs that will shock you if you are in the mood
Track by Track a masterpiece that at time of release was real underground music and with cero praise
In my opinion no other album has influenced (Created) so many artists and genres than this one [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
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1967
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39,432
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95.5
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1969
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56,739
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95.45
[First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
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1972
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95
Trent Reznor is a GENIUS
This album will haunt you, if you play this at night is not goind to let you sleep
From the context were this album was recorded to the excellent level of production Reznor achieve
Sometimes is good to explore and embrace more “Bad” emotions [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
Trent Reznor is a GENIUS
This album will haunt you, if you play this at night is not goind to let you sleep
From the context were this album was recorded to the excellent level of production Reznor achieve
Sometimes is good to explore and embrace more “Bad” emotions [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
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1994
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95
For the majority of BEA user's this is the best album of all time
And I cant disagree that much, perfect transition from "The Bends" to a real artistic statement for Radiohead
I just cant get enough of this album and this is not even my favorite album from them, (In Rainbows is) almost perfect record from start to finish, so many emotions, so many different songs and styles, the music here is just AWESOME and the lyrics will le you thinking, absolute CLASSIC [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
For the majority of BEA user's this is the best album of all time
And I cant disagree that much, perfect transition from "The Bends" to a real artistic statement for Radiohead
I just cant get enough of this album and this is not even my favorite album from them, (In Rainbows is) almost perfect record from start to finish, so many emotions, so many different songs and styles, the music here is just AWESOME and the lyrics will le you thinking, absolute CLASSIC [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
Year of Release:
1997
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[First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
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1979
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21,528
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95
Best Pop Album Ever
This Album is to Pop what “Dark side to the Moon” to Progressive Rock and what “Kind Of Blue” to Jazz
Although i consider 2 Prince Records almost as the same level its just undeniable the impact and the legacy this album and MJ have on thounsands of artists since
And i think the best thing an Artist can achieve is inspiring others while creating music (Art)
So many classics and incredible songs from start to finish i used to think that Lady in my life was a filler but know is ome of my favourite feeling songs [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
Best Pop Album Ever
This Album is to Pop what “Dark side to the Moon” to Progressive Rock and what “Kind Of Blue” to Jazz
Although i consider 2 Prince Records almost as the same level its just undeniable the impact and the legacy this album and MJ have on thounsands of artists since
And i think the best thing an Artist can achieve is inspiring others while creating music (Art)
So many classics and incredible songs from start to finish i used to think that Lady in my life was a filler but know is ome of my favourite feeling songs [First added to this chart: 10/30/2020]
Year of Release:
1982
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100 Best Albums of the XX Century composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 2 | 2% | |
| 1960s | 20 | 20% | |
| 1970s | 32 | 32% | |
| 1980s | 21 | 21% | |
| 1990s | 25 | 25% | |
| 2000s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| The Beatles | 5 | 5% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 4 | 4% | |
| Miles Davis | 3 | 3% | |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 3% | |
| David Bowie | 3 | 3% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 3 | 3% | |
| Joy Division | 2 | 2% | |
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45 | 45% | |
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41 | 41% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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100 Best Albums of the XX Century chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 28 from 58th to 30thOdessey And Oracle by The Zombies |
| Up 16 from 50th to 34thA Love Supreme by John Coltrane |
| Up 8 from 43rd to 35thKind Of Blue by Miles Davis |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 4 from 32nd to 36thLoveless by My Bloody Valentine |
| Down 4 from 33rd to 37thIllmatic by Nas |
| Down 4 from 34th to 38thLadies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space by Spiritualized® |
| New entries |
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| In A Silent Way by Miles Davis |
| Blue Train by John Coltrane |
| Leavers |
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| The Complete In A Silent Way Sessions by Miles Davis |
| There's A Riot Goin' On by Sly & The Family Stone |
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| ! | 04/12/2021 18:04 |  ffudnebbuh | 654 | 91/100 |
| ! | 11/10/2020 12:15 |  desh79 | 1,275 | 93/100 |
| ! | 11/06/2020 08:15 |  Crhmgs | 20 | 98/100 |
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From ffudnebbuh 04/12/2021 18:04 | #268480
ffudnebbuh 04/12/2021 18:04 | #268480
nice chart
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From Crhmgs 11/06/2020 08:15 | #260230
Crhmgs 11/06/2020 08:15 | #260230
No puedo estar en desacuerdo con los albums que escogiste, adicionalmente me sorpendió ver a muchos artistas mexicanos (lo digo de la mejor manera jajaja) Y también me voy dando cuenta de que Re casi llega entra en el top 1000 de BEA, eso me hizo la noche.
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From Larcx13 11/03/2020 17:27 | #260142
Larcx13 11/03/2020 17:27 | #260142
Nice.
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme? Bob Dylan? Charles Mingus? Time Out - Dave Brubeck Quartet? Im basing myself off of your selection for these suggestions.
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From CharlieBarley 11/02/2020 18:43 | #260091
CharlieBarley 11/02/2020 18:43 | #260091
great chart
agree with the vast majority of your albums
good idea for a chart
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