Top 7 Music Albums of 1966
by mrmcrook 
- Chart updated: 09/04/2026 22:45
- (Created: 01/03/2023 22:32).
- Chart size: 7 albums.
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82.785* I love the sound and style of the Stones during their earliest period before the expansion of their sound. When it was basic rock n roll & R&B. Still love where they went which shows the caliber and how great the Stones are. They could change and adapt their sound and still be top of the game. Well done Stones. 08/26
[First added to this chart: 04/11/2026]
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1966
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4,299
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The evolution of the Beatles is amazing. They'd parted with the Mop Top pop rock style and started to expand their sound. They must have done their Indian Guru spiritual jaunt prior to this as it flows through on some tracks. Great album. This has their best psychedelia song on it with 'Tomorrow Never Knows', and you can hear how this is the stepping stone to the psychedelic era of Sgt Peppers & Magical Mystery Tour. Discovered a neat track I didn't even know existed, 'Doctor Robert'. What a joy The Beatles are. 09/26
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1966
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78.454* One of my favorite folk (folk rock?) artists. A couple of their best songs on this. Their albums always have lyrics which are fascinating. I really like 'A Most Peculiar Man' 03/26
[First added to this chart: 04/13/2023]
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1966
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4,122
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77.08 Great album. Bit underrated I feel. The duo that are one of the kings of Folk. 'Patterns' being the gem sleeper. Why this isn't one of their better known tracks is beyond me. One of their best songs in my opinion. 01/24
[First added to this chart: 04/04/2023]
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1966
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3,402
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75.71* One of the better Dylan albums. Bit more up tempo & blues leaning numbers on this. There's many catchy tunes but I find it's too long to listen to in one sitting to fully enjoy. 02/25
[First added to this chart: 05/05/2023]
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1966
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23,519
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[First added to this chart: 04/04/2023]
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1966
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Numerous music publications have this ranked within the top 10, some within the top 3 of the greatest albums ever made. It's been called The Beach Boys Sgt Pepper. Been curious for many years so grabbed this when the chance arose. My overall thoughts; I don't get it. There's others that are on those lists that I understand why. Sgt Pepper, Dark side of the Moon etc. But with this I can't see it. I've got the magazines which these lists are in and it's always quoted Brian Wilson was an absolute genius to be able to create this. I must be missing something but then, what the fuck do I know. I just listen. Maybe it's to do with the harmonies they do so well. Not saying it's bad. It's quite alright. Just no cigar from me, that's all. 01/25
[First added to this chart: 02/01/2025]
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1966
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Total albums: 7. Page 1 of 1
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Top 7 Music Albums of 1966 composition
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| Simon & Garfunkel | 2 | 29% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 1 | 14% | |
| The Beatles | 1 | 14% | |
| Bob Dylan | 1 | 14% | |
| Cream | 1 | 14% | |
| The Beach Boys | 1 | 14% |
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