Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by ecwashere 
- Chart updated: 10/28/2016 09:15
- (Created: 10/20/2012 13:58).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2012]
Year of Release:
1969
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8,054
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2012]
Year of Release:
1973
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3,122
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2012]
Year of Release:
1970
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14,645
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2012]
Year of Release:
1991
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803
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2012]
Year of Release:
1973
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3,735
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2012]
Year of Release:
1974
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1,170
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[First added to this chart: 11/02/2012]
Year of Release:
1974
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2,750
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[First added to this chart: 10/20/2012]
Year of Release:
1980
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1,044
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 5 | 5% | |
| 1970s | 34 | 34% | |
| 1980s | 24 | 24% | |
| 1990s | 23 | 23% | |
| 2000s | 12 | 12% | |
| 2010s | 2 | 2% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Tom Waits | 7 | 7% | |
| Neil Young & Crazy Horse | 5 | 5% | |
| Neil Young | 4 | 4% | |
| Black Sabbath | 3 | 3% | |
| Warren Zevon | 3 | 3% | |
| Queen | 3 | 3% | |
| Cowboy Junkies | 3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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| Psychedelic Pill by Neil Young & Crazy Horse |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 02/20/2018 05:39 |  JulianR | 569 | 75/100 |
| ! | 07/09/2017 18:39 | BowieGhostsBub | 10 | 67/100 |
| ! | 07/01/2017 03:53 | tawtaw | 2 | 88/100 |
| ! | 07/01/2017 02:57 | Greendonut227 | 77 | 89/100 |
| ! | 06/30/2017 20:01 |  LedZep | 1,103 | 84/100 |
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This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 84.0/100, a mean average of 83.3/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 83.3/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 11.1.
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From LedZep 06/30/2017 20:03 | #193480
LedZep 06/30/2017 20:03 | #193480
This is honestly brilliant. Neil Young, Tom Waits, loads of interesting metal choices, southern sound, even 80s glam rock/metal. Unusual jazz albums, gotta check some of them out
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From BowieGhostsBub 06/30/2017 14:17 | #193466
Nicely done! Your chart really gives a great feel for you personal tastes and preferences but also has a decent amount of variety. We had 7 artists in common. Very good. Keep updating and maybe adding some comments or stories to the albums on why you like them! I love that stuff, but really nicely done.
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From platus 06/30/2017 11:45 | #193462
Good chart!
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CharlieBarley 12/08/2016 01:37 | #179737
CharlieBarley 12/08/2016 01:37 | #179737
Good to see so much Neil Young and Tom Waits. Only 3 albums in common but a very good chart.
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From Rhett 10/31/2016 18:55 | #177798
I have only 4 albums in common with you, but I love your top pick!
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From Steppenwolf666 10/31/2016 17:33 | #177792
Great choices for No 1 & No 4, and a lot of other good stuff too.
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buzzdainer 07/03/2016 15:30 | #170409
buzzdainer 07/03/2016 15:30 | #170409
I like this chart! Closing Time is such a great album, and I like to see Wrecking Ball by Emmylou Harris getting some love.
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From Error Finn 11/05/2012 19:32 | #54301
i always knew that in Norway is loved good music. This chart is excellent evidence. Maybe judas priest doesn't excite, but otherwise things are in right place.
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From junodog4 11/02/2012 14:39 | #54026
junodog4 11/02/2012 14:39 | #54026
Lots of Neil Young, Tom Waits and The Cowboy Junkies? What a great chart!
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From zonrod 10/31/2012 14:11 | #53754
Loving your Waits-Affinity!
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