Top 21 Music Albums of the 1950s
by mv3k 
I'm changing my rating system from previous ranking --/100 to simpler scale 1-10 that will be look like that
10 - literally perfect
9+ - almost perfect
9 - great with minor flaws
8+ - very very good
8 - very good
7+ - good, enjoyable listen
7 - good
6+ - ok with potential
6 - ok
5, 5+ - mid
4, 4+ - not very bad
3, 3+ - bad
2, 2+ - very bad
1, 1+ - awful
I will also give average track rating for each album, but I won't always base my score on it, but on my overall enjoyment of each record.
Until I finish changing it you will find both types of ratings old and new in my charts.
- Chart updated: 05/31/2024 13:45
- (Created: 06/09/2022 08:06).
- Chart size: 21 albums.
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One of the most beautiful jazz albums of all time, it is very influential music that is catchy at the same time. It works when you pay attention to it and when you play it in the background
Score: 9+
Avg. tr. rating: 9.4
Fav tracks: All Blues, Blue In Green, Flamenco Sketches, So What [First added to this chart: 07/01/2022]
Score: 9+
Avg. tr. rating: 9.4
Fav tracks: All Blues, Blue In Green, Flamenco Sketches, So What [First added to this chart: 07/01/2022]
Year of Release:
1959
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21,027
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Innovative, unconventional, beautiful, what more can I say about this great piece of jazz
Score: 9
Avg. tr. rating: 8.8
Fav tracks: Take Five, Blue Rondo a la Turk, Three To Get Ready, Kathy's Waltz [First added to this chart: 07/01/2022]
Score: 9
Avg. tr. rating: 8.8
Fav tracks: Take Five, Blue Rondo a la Turk, Three To Get Ready, Kathy's Waltz [First added to this chart: 07/01/2022]
Year of Release:
1959
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6,264
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Great jazz instrumentals and gentle, beautiful singing over it
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.7
Fav tracks: But Not For Me, My Funny Valentine, I Fall In Love Too Easily, There Will Never Be Another You [First added to this chart: 01/11/2024]
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.7
Fav tracks: But Not For Me, My Funny Valentine, I Fall In Love Too Easily, There Will Never Be Another You [First added to this chart: 01/11/2024]
Year of Release:
1954
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2,569
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This album gives really great easy listening, atmospheric jazz
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.4
Fav tracks: Autumn Leaves, Somethin' Else [First added to this chart: 10/24/2022]
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.4
Fav tracks: Autumn Leaves, Somethin' Else [First added to this chart: 10/24/2022]
Year of Release:
1958
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Rank Score:
2,928
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I clearly see how much musical talent and creativity is put in here
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.6
Fav tracks: Moanin', The Drum Thunder Suite, Come Rain Or Come Shine [First added to this chart: 10/24/2022]
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.6
Fav tracks: Moanin', The Drum Thunder Suite, Come Rain Or Come Shine [First added to this chart: 10/24/2022]
Year of Release:
1958
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Rank Score:
3,532
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Another great performance from Frank with some of his greatest cuts landing on here
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.3
Fav tracks: Anything Goes, I've Got You Under My Skin, Makin' Whoopee, Old Devil Moon, You Make Me Feel So Young [First added to this chart: 07/01/2022]
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.3
Fav tracks: Anything Goes, I've Got You Under My Skin, Makin' Whoopee, Old Devil Moon, You Make Me Feel So Young [First added to this chart: 07/01/2022]
Year of Release:
1956
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Rank Score:
2,879
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I am not the biggest Coltrane fan, but I have to admit there are some great tunes here
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.4
Fav tracks: Blue Train, Locomotion, Lazy Bird [First added to this chart: 07/01/2022]
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.4
Fav tracks: Blue Train, Locomotion, Lazy Bird [First added to this chart: 07/01/2022]
Year of Release:
1958
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Rank Score:
5,430
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Some exceptional tracks show what is the best in Charles Mingus' music and what will come in it in next decade
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.3
Fav tracks: Boogie Stop Shuffle, Fables Of Faubus, Goodbye Pork Pie Hat, Pedal Point Blues [First added to this chart: 07/01/2022]
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.3
Fav tracks: Boogie Stop Shuffle, Fables Of Faubus, Goodbye Pork Pie Hat, Pedal Point Blues [First added to this chart: 07/01/2022]
Year of Release:
1959
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6,812
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Unique masterclass hard bop, rewarding with closer listen
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.2
Fav tracks: Brilliant Corners, Pannonica, Bemsha Swing [First added to this chart: 07/01/2022]
Score: 8+
Avg. tr. rating: 8.2
Fav tracks: Brilliant Corners, Pannonica, Bemsha Swing [First added to this chart: 07/01/2022]
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1957
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2,907
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Showing what was to come in his catalogue, with great title track
Score: 8
Avg. tr. rating: 8.4
Fav Tracks: Pithecantropus Erectus, Love Chant [First added to this chart: 10/24/2022]
Score: 8
Avg. tr. rating: 8.4
Fav Tracks: Pithecantropus Erectus, Love Chant [First added to this chart: 10/24/2022]
Year of Release:
1956
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1,913
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Total albums: 21. Page 1 of 3
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Top 21 Music Albums of the 1950s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2 | 10% | |
| 1951 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1952 | 1 | 5% | |
| 1953 | 1 | 5% | |
| 1954 | 1 | 5% | |
| 1955 | 2 | 10% | |
| 1956 | 3 | 14% | |
| 1957 | 3 | 14% | |
| 1958 | 5 | 24% | |
| 1959 | 3 | 14% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Frank Sinatra | 2 | 10% | |
| Charles Mingus | 2 | 10% | |
| Sonny Rollins | 2 | 10% | |
| Miles Davis | 2 | 10% | |
| Billie Holiday | 2 | 10% | |
| Cannonball Adderley | 1 | 5% | |
| Les Paul | 1 | 5% | |
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Top 21 Music Albums of the 1950s chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 10 from 13th to 3rdChet Baker Sings by Chet Baker |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 3rd to 4thSomethin' Else by Cannonball Adderley |
| Down 1 from 4th to 5thArt Blakey And The Jazz Messengers by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers |
| Down 1 from 5th to 6thSongs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra |
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