Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by Nykeaula 
First of all, thanks for taking a look at my work!
I am listening to quite a lot of new artists and albums and this chart is likely to evolve. But its aim remains showing my favorites.
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- Chart updated: 05/01/2018 14:15
- (Created: 10/08/2012 22:53).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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There is no word to describe how I feel with this album. I remember the first time I played it, I found myself wondering if what I was listening to was really true.
Ride the Lightning is my favourite music album of all time, and (unfortunately), I don't think I'll ever find one I like better.
Favourite track: Fade to Black [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
Ride the Lightning is my favourite music album of all time, and (unfortunately), I don't think I'll ever find one I like better.
Favourite track: Fade to Black [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
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1984
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8,770
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When I discovered ...And Justice For All, I could listen to it every day without getting bored as all its songs sounded perfect to me.
This is one of the albums that made me slowly become fond of metal music and appreciate the aggressive approach of this genre.
Favourite track: To Live Is to Die [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
This is one of the albums that made me slowly become fond of metal music and appreciate the aggressive approach of this genre.
Favourite track: To Live Is to Die [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
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1988
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5,084
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This is the first album that made me feel like I was not only listening to music I liked, but to an objective masterpiece.
Straight out of nowhere, RATM is something that has never been done before and that will never be imitated with success.
Should appear in every top 100 ranking.
Favourite track: Killing in the Name [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
Straight out of nowhere, RATM is something that has never been done before and that will never be imitated with success.
Should appear in every top 100 ranking.
Favourite track: Killing in the Name [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
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1992
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11,219
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The way and the time when I discovered Death Magnetic explains why it is ranked so high in my chart. Metallica has done better stuff in the 80s, but this album definitely changed my vision of music.
Favourite track: All Nightmare Long [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
Favourite track: All Nightmare Long [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
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2008
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714
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There is absolutely nothing bad about this album. All of its thirteen songs are great and even flawless. According to me, X&Y is without any doubt Coldplay's finest and deepest record.
Favourite track: Square One [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
Favourite track: Square One [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
Year of Release:
2005
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3,213
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I was barely eleven when this album was released, and at that time you could often hear its numerous hits on the radio. Today, I can say that American Idiot means a lot to me, as it may be the album that made me start getting really interested in music.
Favourite track: Boulevard of Broken Dreams [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
Favourite track: Boulevard of Broken Dreams [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
Year of Release:
2004
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9,121
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I used to find it kind of strange compared to other Muse albums, but I soon realized it was clearly the best work of what must be my favourite band.
In a way, this album is a good illustration of the fact that beauty isn't necessary obvious.
Favourite track: New Born [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
In a way, this album is a good illustration of the fact that beauty isn't necessary obvious.
Favourite track: New Born [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
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2001
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7,313
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We have surely never seen a record as undisputed as this one. The cornestone of trash metal.
Favourite track: Welcome Home (Sanitarium) [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
Favourite track: Welcome Home (Sanitarium) [First added to this chart: 10/08/2012]
Year of Release:
1986
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12,162
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Miracle from a band that was unknown at that time but that is one of today's most influential members of the indie scene.
Funeral is the purest expression of musical talent.
Favourite track: Rebellion (Lies) [First added to this chart: 06/25/2013]
Funeral is the purest expression of musical talent.
Favourite track: Rebellion (Lies) [First added to this chart: 06/25/2013]
Year of Release:
2004
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31,203
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I am far from being a huge fan of Iron Maiden, but I couldn't rank this album lower than this.
Favourite track: The Number of the Beast [First added to this chart: 10/27/2012]
Favourite track: The Number of the Beast [First added to this chart: 10/27/2012]
Year of Release:
1982
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6,016
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1980s | 8 | 8% | |
| 1990s | 29 | 29% | |
| 2000s | 39 | 39% | |
| 2010s | 23 | 23% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Metallica | 7 | 7% | |
| Muse | 6 | 6% | |
| Foo Fighters | 4 | 4% | |
| Dream Theater | 4 | 4% | |
| Red Hot Chili Peppers | 3 | 3% | |
| Rage Against The Machine | 3 | 3% | |
| Coldplay | 3 | 3% | |
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BestEverAlbums 05/06/2018 08:00 in Chart of the day (#2387): By Nykeaula
BestEverAlbums 05/06/2018 08:00 in Chart of the day (#2387): By Nykeaula“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Nykeaula () 1. Ride The Lightning by Metallica (1984) 2. ...And Justice For All by Metallica (1988) 3. Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine (1992) 4. Death Magnetic by Metallica (2008) 5. X&Y by Coldplay (2005) 6. American…”
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sageamagoo TOP 100 COMMENTER 10/24/2013 15:36 | #89074
sageamagoo TOP 100 COMMENTER 10/24/2013 15:36 | #89074
"Favourite track: Square One"
YES.
BTW, you should listen to the song "Arriving Somewhere But Not Here" by Porcupine Tree. And then get some of their albums. And be amazed.
Just so you know, IMO, a chart SHOULD have a lot of albums by a few artists. Everyone has a favourite band. If you like their albums more than another band's albums, you have no reason not to include them into your chart. Otherwise, the chart isn't an honest reflection of your tastes. I follow that philosophy with my chart, and I don't understand why others think it's a bad idea.
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RoundTheBend TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/12/2016 00:08 | #168485
RoundTheBend TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/12/2016 00:08 | #168485
I totally agree with 9680349867 Metallica albums in your top 10. Not cause I'm a huge Metallica fan, but because those are the albums you obviously love the most... why would you not rank them so high to please others? Having said that, I did that for my decade charts with Beatles and U2, but the overall chart I may change to be one artist per if I get around to it.
Regardless, we also have 19 albums in common. Lots of Foo and RATM in your top 5=I agree 100%.
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manurock 05/12/2015 14:29 | #141348
I have different feelings on this chart. On one hand, I like how personal it is, how you choose albums which may not be the band's top rated album. On another, I find it too personal, in the way that I would try to inculde more variety (ie less Metallica on your top 10), and your chart can't ignore '70's music ;)
On a side note, I totally agree with your comment to gon2bed about Radiohead. I felt as if I was the one writing it.
Good job, keep going.
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AAL2014 TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/18/2016 20:53 | #169092
AAL2014 TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/18/2016 20:53 | #169092
It's refreshing to see a chart like this. I can tell you love the albums you've chosen here and you don't care if you missing what other people may view as "classics".
I also appreciate your love of Metallica as they aren't always a favorite here, but Death Magnetic above Master of Puppets? :P
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Nykeaula 10/26/2013 08:14 | #89240
sageamagoo:
Thanks for rating and comment, I agree with the idea you've expressed.
Regarding Porcupine Tree, I've only listened to the Fear of a Blank Planet album so far. Brilliant. But I want to take my time to discover the whole discocraphy of this band, which might become one of my favourites ;)
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