Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Santiago 
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- (Created: 06/27/2012 09:45).
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The "White Album" has more great songs than entire discographies of other artists, while at the same time carrying some of The Beatles' most ridiculous tunes (and some of the latter are actually good) Despite all this unevenness, the record as a whole sounds spontaneous and creatively boundless.
This is not a perfect, round album, so I am not sure why it generates such a strong feeling in me. I see it as a warm, nostalgic, playful, weird and powerful collection of songs. Listening to the White Album is always an event for me; an event that requires paying attention and showing deference to the genius involved in putting all this outstanding music together.
With occasion of the 50th anniversary of its release, Jordan Orlando wrote an article for the New Yorker, aptly titled "The Accidental Perfection of The Beatles' White Album". Indeed, this messy, mismatched mumbo jumbo of a record cannot be more beautiful. [First added to this chart: 06/28/2012]
This is not a perfect, round album, so I am not sure why it generates such a strong feeling in me. I see it as a warm, nostalgic, playful, weird and powerful collection of songs. Listening to the White Album is always an event for me; an event that requires paying attention and showing deference to the genius involved in putting all this outstanding music together.
With occasion of the 50th anniversary of its release, Jordan Orlando wrote an article for the New Yorker, aptly titled "The Accidental Perfection of The Beatles' White Album". Indeed, this messy, mismatched mumbo jumbo of a record cannot be more beautiful. [First added to this chart: 06/28/2012]
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1968
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What an amazing collection of music! George Harrison reaches his peak, with two of his best ever songs while the medleys on the "B side" are some of the most beautiful music ever created by The Beatles. Even Ringo has a fun song here!
Sometimes, I forget how extremely good the Beatles are, until I play this record, after not listening it for a while, and it just keeps blowing my mind again and again.
In addition, it has one of the most iconic and recognizable artworks of all time with a picture that has entered pop culture.
The only low point for me is "Maxwell´s Silver Hammer". I can understand Lennon and Harrison tired of playing these "Granny Tunes" as John used to call them. [First added to this chart: 06/28/2012]
Sometimes, I forget how extremely good the Beatles are, until I play this record, after not listening it for a while, and it just keeps blowing my mind again and again.
In addition, it has one of the most iconic and recognizable artworks of all time with a picture that has entered pop culture.
The only low point for me is "Maxwell´s Silver Hammer". I can understand Lennon and Harrison tired of playing these "Granny Tunes" as John used to call them. [First added to this chart: 06/28/2012]
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1969
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65,322
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Maybe the most influential album of all time. The record that more than any other showed artists that they could be inventive and try different genres, sounds and topics. Rubber Soul started the conversation about The Beatles being actual musical geniuses and not just a bunch of kids playing to be pop idols.
It features 4 of the best songs ever written by John Lennon: ¨Norwegian Wood¨, ¨Nowhere Man¨, ¨Girl¨and ¨In My Life¨ but In Rubber Soul each song is a work of art.
I like all those arrangements made with minor percussion, which gives the sound a warm "woody" acoustic feeling, as opposed to the shinier production of Revolver.
It is the starting point of The Beatles as serious musical explorers and you can listen to this record again and again always finding it better than the last time.
The album cover with a mix of browns and greens suits the music perfectly. [First added to this chart: 06/28/2012]
It features 4 of the best songs ever written by John Lennon: ¨Norwegian Wood¨, ¨Nowhere Man¨, ¨Girl¨and ¨In My Life¨ but In Rubber Soul each song is a work of art.
I like all those arrangements made with minor percussion, which gives the sound a warm "woody" acoustic feeling, as opposed to the shinier production of Revolver.
It is the starting point of The Beatles as serious musical explorers and you can listen to this record again and again always finding it better than the last time.
The album cover with a mix of browns and greens suits the music perfectly. [First added to this chart: 06/28/2012]
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1965
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30,596
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A work of art. John Coltrane just got it right this time despite his troubled life, religiousness, etc.
[First added to this chart: 09/14/2012]
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1965
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17,108
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An album that assembles a successful collage of instrumentation, voices, harmonies and lyrics.
If you want to define the sound of the sixties, this album will do the trick..
Brian Wilson's tragedy was that he was in a band with guys like Mike Love and Al Jardine. Imagine how good the music could have been with feedback and support by actually good musicians and composers! [First added to this chart: 07/04/2012]
If you want to define the sound of the sixties, this album will do the trick..
Brian Wilson's tragedy was that he was in a band with guys like Mike Love and Al Jardine. Imagine how good the music could have been with feedback and support by actually good musicians and composers! [First added to this chart: 07/04/2012]
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1966
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45,117
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Each and every song is very good, very different from each other and extremely adventurous. You can hear how the creativity of the band just explodes in many directions. The album cover is also very interesting and a huge step forward. The reason why it doesn't rank in the top 5 is because, although all the album is great, there are less songs that I consider "10/10", as opposed to more perfect songs in Rubber Soul, The White Album and Abbey Road.
I think this album sounds a little bit too "shiny" or "polished" and would love to hear it with a different production. Maybe a bit of a rougher less sterilized sound. [First added to this chart: 06/28/2012]
I think this album sounds a little bit too "shiny" or "polished" and would love to hear it with a different production. Maybe a bit of a rougher less sterilized sound. [First added to this chart: 06/28/2012]
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1966
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This album is one of the best examples of the great music created in my favourite Jazz era (Late 50's and early 60's) Taking elements from Modal Jazz and Hard Bop, it offers six amazing performances by a great ensemble of musicians (Herbie Hancock, Elvin Jones, Ron Carter, Freddie Hubard and the author)
The album just sounds great, keeps you interested and is enjoyable like few other collections of Jazz compositions.
I think Jazz album covers from the late 50's and early 60's are some of the nicest artworks ever made. They could be a separate art discipline. [First added to this chart: 09/14/2012]
The album just sounds great, keeps you interested and is enjoyable like few other collections of Jazz compositions.
I think Jazz album covers from the late 50's and early 60's are some of the nicest artworks ever made. They could be a separate art discipline. [First added to this chart: 09/14/2012]
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1966
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1,244
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Some of the best piano jazz ever. I think this is the stongest record of Bill Evans.
[First added to this chart: 09/19/2012]
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1961
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1,114
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[First added to this chart: 05/25/2015]
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1969
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13,810
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My favourite Bob Dylan album, because it really fits well together as a whole. Some other Dylan albums are a bit too jumpy from style to style, but this one really takes you in a very consistent direction (especially after the 1st song). Songs 3 and 4 of Side A, and the whole B Side should be on the top 10 of Dylan's song.
[First added to this chart: 07/04/2012]
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1966
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27,841
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 7 | 7% | |
| 1960s | 22 | 22% | |
| 1970s | 27 | 27% | |
| 1980s | 11 | 11% | |
| 1990s | 11 | 11% | |
| 2000s | 11 | 11% | |
| 2010s | 11 | 11% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| The Beatles | 6 | 6% | |
| Radiohead | 4 | 4% | |
| Miles Davis | 4 | 4% | |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 3% | |
| Neil Young | 3 | 3% | |
| The Cure | 3 | 3% | |
| Paulinho Da Viola | 2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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| Down 4 from 15th to 19th A Chorus Of Storytellers by The Album Leaf |
| Down 2 from 16th to 18th Pink Moon by Nick Drake |
| Down 1 from 23rd to 24th Nevermind by Nirvana |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums ratings
92/100 (from 90 votes)
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90/100  | 09/02/2023 04:53 | LoxiasV | | 89/100 |
95/100 | 08/29/2023 14:40 | Weepingguitarman | | 95/100 |
100/100 | 08/29/2023 14:27 | EyeKanFly | | 88/100 |
85/100 | 08/29/2023 09:33 | Moondance | | 84/100 |
 85/100 | 02/09/2023 06:22 | Johnnyo | | 80/100 |
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From EyeKanFly 08/29/2023 14:28
EyeKanFly 08/29/2023 14:28
Really cool chart, great comments which you added for pretty much every album. Lots of recommendations for Spanish- and Portuguese-language music. Based on the albums in your list that I know and love, I'm sure to find something I like from the albums I haven't heard.
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85/100
From Johnnyo 02/09/2023 06:23
I like your list a lot. Very diverse, great comments and obviously very Personal. What more do you want from a chart?
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85/100
From Moondance 02/09/2023 02:04
Nice diversity - especially with the number of Latin American & jazz inspired artists/albums ~ definitely unique in that sense and says something about your personal tastes. Personally, I didn't get all that excited by your selections ~ which says something about my personal tastes.
I am sure the following observation will change over time, but I was intrigued by what I guess is a coincidence in your chart having 11 albums in each decade of the 80's, 90's, 00's & 10's.
BTW, nice to see one entry from Australia.
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100/100
From leniad 04/08/2022 17:10
pretty much an excellent chart, love your jazz picks
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80/100
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rockbluesfolkjaz 09/19/2021 20:35
rockbluesfolkjaz 09/19/2021 20:35
Nice list. Interesting to see classic rock mixed with stuff I've been unaware of. Thanks for the eye opener!
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75/100
From mianfei 08/19/2021 14:17
I have mixed emotions about this chart on the whole.
‘Escafandra’ is at large not wrong about it being good in terms of its variety chronologically and its regional scope. The former is something I demand of charts; whilst the latter does add a great deal of interest. The jazz albums also add a lot of interest although they are by no means unique. However, I must say that the chart is weak on one decade – the 1990s, from which the albums included – with the conspicuous exception of ‘Dummy’ – really are to my mind overrated at best.
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90/100
From Bloaf38 11/29/2020 19:07
The White album is a good pick for number 1. It's stuck with me a lot longer than Abbey Road
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90/100
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StefanR10 10/24/2020 23:35
StefanR10 10/24/2020 23:35
You put the Beatles on number 1 what is clearly cool. But i like the rest of your list as much as i can. Some artists i don´t know before from Spain and Brazil but that makes the diversity .
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100/100
From Larcx13 10/24/2020 12:18
Larcx13 10/24/2020 12:18
You put a lot of effort on this. Really good chart with amazing picks. Im more of a Revolver/Highway 61 kind of guy. Though theres good tracks im not too fond of White Album/Desire. I 100% agree on Sgt Pepper though, Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane shouldve replaced some of those weaker songs.
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95/100
From FelipeBoorkes 09/21/2020 15:58
¡Hey, man!
I hope you liked La Barranca. Just came to check your recommendations. Now I'll have to pay more attention to Low, I've heard some songs but I will check that album. It was hard for me to put Beatles' White Album for the same reason as yours: it is so irregular. But I guess we put it there for that exact reason, I love those albums where you can tell the band is finding exactly different sounds and ideas that's why I love Pearl Jam's No Code or Radiohead's Kid A.
Anyway... ¡Saludos desde México!
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