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: 06/02/2025 22:15
- (Created: 08/03/2012 11:51).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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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% | |
| Eagles | 2 | 2% | |
| Troye Sivan | 2 | 2% | |
| Shawn Colvin | 2 | 2% | |
| Stevie Wonder | 2 | 2% | |
| Tori Amos | 2 | 2% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 80 from 100th to 20thOK Computer by Radiohead |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 20th to 21stThe Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd |
| Down 1 from 21st to 22ndPoses by Rufus Wainwright |
| Down 1 from 22nd to 23rdHunky Dory by David Bowie |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 12/20/2025 17:49 | BorderFreeAndrew | 103 | 81/100 |
| ! | 05/16/2023 09:49 | Moondance | 476 | 85/100 |
| ! | 07/06/2021 12:49 | 292 | 82/100 | |
| ! | 11/09/2020 00:10 | 1,145 | 86/100 | |
| ! | 11/08/2020 13:24 | TheKing | 78 | 90/100 |
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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.
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.
Decent.
Nice one!
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.
Not a ton of overlap with my tastes but you do have some records here that I love. Definitely an interesting chart.
Very pop list but interesting and personal.
Why not
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!
Nice chart
21 artists in common ! It's good to see George Michael & Lucinda Williams getting some recognition Thanks for sharing
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