Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by marco17 
I listen to every kind of music...as u see from my own personal life's chart. Emotions are the only thing that counts about music...does not matter the style...don't like fences
- Chart updated: 03/08/2026 19:15
- (Created: 08/03/2012 11:51).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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The best pop album of all time, every song is simply perfect and the lyrics are all dedicated to a lost love
[First added to this chart: 08/03/2012]
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1996
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795
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Jazzy balladeer!
[First added to this chart: 08/03/2012]
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1990
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999
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Eternal...sad but very deep
[First added to this chart: 08/03/2012]
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1987
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1,249
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Not his most popular...but its masterpiece
[First added to this chart: 08/03/2012]
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1975
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20,156
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What a record!
[First added to this chart: 08/03/2012]
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1987
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18,119
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His masterpiece
[First added to this chart: 08/30/2012]
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1973
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12,253
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His "Songs in the key of life"...many style and a high quality of songs
[First added to this chart: 08/30/2012]
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1987
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8,509
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American songs of death and love....and pain
[First added to this chart: 08/03/2012]
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1992
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18,954
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Their darkest album...and their best ever....a rock masterpiece
[First added to this chart: 08/03/2012]
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1989
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26,085
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Summer festival!
[First added to this chart: 08/03/2012]
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1982
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3,049
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1970s | 17 | 17% | |
| 1980s | 30 | 30% | |
| 1990s | 23 | 23% | |
| 2000s | 15 | 15% | |
| 2010s | 11 | 11% | |
| 2020s | 3 | 3% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| George Michael | 4 | 4% | |
| Rufus Wainwright | 3 | 3% | |
| Ryan Adams | 2 | 2% | |
| Tori Amos | 2 | 2% | |
| Duran Duran | 2 | 2% | |
| Lucinda Williams | 2 | 2% | |
| Eagles | 2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 15 from 35th to 20thBig Colors by Ryan Adams |
| Up 13 from 38th to 25thTracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman |
| Up 5 from 16th to 11thQueen Of Denmark by John Grant |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 8 from 6th to 14thOne Of These Nights by Eagles |
| Down 4 from 11th to 15thAugust And Everything After by Counting Crows |
| Down 2 from 24th to 26thThriller by Michael Jackson |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| 12/20/2025 17:49 | BorderFreeAndrew | 112 | 81/100 | |
| 05/16/2023 09:49 | Moondance | 476 | 85/100 | |
| 07/06/2021 12:49 |  NowhereMan | 293 | 82/100 | |
| 11/09/2020 00:10 |  Larcx13 | 1,139 | 86/100 | |
| 11/08/2020 13:24 | TheKing | 78 | 90/100 |
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From BorderFreeAndrew 12/20/2025 17:51 | #312221
After hearing both several times over the years, I can't see how anyone would think Older is better than Listen Without Prejudice. But at least we agree they're both better than Faith. And I enjoyed that the 80's is your number 1 decade. Usually it's the least favorite decade for people's all-time album charts. So points for uniqueness. Now I guess I'll have to go listen to Spandau Ballet's Parade and hope I like it better than True.
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awesomness425 05/17/2023 00:06 | #297029
awesomness425 05/17/2023 00:06 | #297029
Some recs for ya: In The Aeroplane Over The Sea By Neutral Milk Hotel (wouldn't be suprised if you've heard it before), Forever Changes By Love (poppy and psychedelic --- if you like The Beatles), Grace By Jeff Buckley, When the Pawn... By Fiona Apple, If You're Feeling Sinisiter By Belle & Sebastian.
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From Moondance 07/07/2021 01:41 | #271403
I appreciate where you are coming from. Glad to see the Australian artists included and some of my own lesser known favourites get into your chart - Spandau Ballet, Simple Minds, Wallflowers, Cowboy Junkies, Tracy Chapman.
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From Larcx13 11/09/2020 00:11 | #260393
Larcx13 11/09/2020 00:11 | #260393
Decent.
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DommeDamian 11/08/2020 10:20 | #260361
DommeDamian 11/08/2020 10:20 | #260361
Nice one!
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desh79 03/27/2020 12:09 | #249144
desh79 03/27/2020 12:09 | #249144
Definitely a personal list with a very interesting mixture of genres and styles. It's lists like this one that makes this site so worthwhile.
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From Lgk21 07/07/2018 14:52 | #217877
Not a ton of overlap with my tastes but you do have some records here that I love. Definitely an interesting chart.
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Oselju 07/07/2018 09:50 | #217871
Oselju 07/07/2018 09:50 | #217871
Very pop list but interesting and personal.
Why not
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From Ashmark 02/21/2018 23:42 | #209143
More pop than my own list but I don’t think this reflects how much I like the music on your list. I enjoy most of it. Nice to see Disintegration so high. I am curious to check out the Tori Amos album you said is underrated, and finally, John Grant’s inclusion-respect!
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From platus 07/10/2017 06:55 | #194001
Nice chart
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