Top 27 Greatest Music Albums
by RWallace 
- Chart updated: 10/21/2010 06:48
- (Created: 09/21/2008 00:49).
- Chart size: 27 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1966
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Rank Score:
25,007
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1975
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Rank Score:
1,583
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1965
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Rank Score:
27,317
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1993
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Rank Score:
17,562
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[First added to this chart: 07/06/2010]
Year of Release:
1968
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Rank Score:
5,779
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1998
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Rank Score:
32,830
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2010]
Year of Release:
2002
Appears in:
Rank Score:
17,222
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2010]
Year of Release:
2001
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Rank Score:
10,080
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1965
Appears in:
Rank Score:
11,824
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2010]
Year of Release:
1975
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Rank Score:
3,158
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Total albums: 26. Page 1 of 3
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Top 27 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 10 | 37% | |
| 1970s | 5 | 19% | |
| 1980s | 2 | 7% | |
| 1990s | 5 | 19% | |
| 2000s | 5 | 19% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Bob Dylan | 7 | 26% | |
| Nirvana | 2 | 7% | |
| Neutral Milk Hotel | 2 | 7% | |
| Radiohead | 2 | 7% | |
| The Strokes | 1 | 4% | |
| Bob Dylan & The Band | 1 | 4% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 1 | 4% | |
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Top 27 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 16 from 23rd to 7thThe Complete Early Recordings Of Skip James -1930 by Skip James |
| Up 12 from 24th to 12thWhite Light/White Heat by The Velvet Underground |
| Up 8 from 18th to 10thBringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan |
| Biggest fallers |
|---|
| Down 16 from 11th to 27thLed Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin |
| Down 14 from 12th to 26thOn Avery Island by Neutral Milk Hotel |
| Down 6 from 8th to 14thHail To The Thief by Radiohead |
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Top 27 Greatest Music Albums ratings
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 01/31/2015 22:53 | JasonZaia | 171 | 89/100 |
| ! | 10/22/2011 08:42 |  eclab | 43 | 79/100 |
| ! | 07/14/2011 16:29 |  Triple Seis | 1,251 | 79/100 |
| ! | 11/19/2010 21:50 | chris lancaster | 328 | 81/100 |
| ! | 10/21/2010 12:44 |  ffudnebbuh | 654 | 91/100 |
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This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 77.1/100, a mean average of 71.6/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 71.6/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 14.7.
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From JasonZaia 01/31/2015 22:53 | #133475
Great Chart! I've always thought 'the Basement tapes' deserve more recognition!
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From noahwalkthisway 05/17/2009 01:56 | #4331
they are all good albums, but honestly, it's about as creative as top 40 radio. no variety
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From AngryAchilles 01/31/2009 12:02 | #2614
ahaha Zeppelin is my favorite band, but FOUR in your top ten?! Music from Big Pink is a surprising pick for a Zephead... Do you like any Dylan?
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joannajewsom 01/12/2009 03:04 | #2420
joannajewsom 01/12/2009 03:04 | #2420
A little variety would help.
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From 1234567890 01/12/2009 02:14 | #2417
1234567890 01/12/2009 02:14 | #2417
Enjoyed your comments on the beatles.
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| 2. Prince | |
| 3. Pixies | |
| 4. The Cure | |
| 5. Talking Heads | |
| 6. U2 | |
| 7. Metallica | |
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