Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by badger

This chart reflects the albums I have the most personal attachment to, whether or not they are bona fide masterpieces, others on this list are there simply because they are amazing.

• Chart updated: 09/04/2019 23:15
• (Created: 12/02/2012 03:04).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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Kid A 

 Radiohead

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1996-2000 was undoubtedly Radiohead's creative pinnacle, a period producing not only three flawless LPs that were each groundbreaking in their own right, but nigh on 20 B-sides and belatedly released tracks that rival the greatest hits of other artists' entire discography's. If OK Computer was the boiling point in terms of the experimentation and chemistry between it's members, Kid A and Amnesiac were the water spilling out over the stove, an implosion of anxiety, panic and frightening tranquility.

Kid A became not so much a soundtrack to my teenage-hood as it was an embodiment of all the confusion of the post-9/11, pre-social media world I was presented with and attempting to puzzle through. I also have to credit it as a personal stepping off point in beginning to explore jazz, abstract electronica and krautrock. Thusly, I award it number 1 on my humble chart. [First added to this chart: 12/01/2012]

Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

3,155 charts

Rank Score:

51,371

Rank in 2000:

1

Rank in 2000s:

1

Overall Rank:

5

Average Rating:

 89 (4,353 votes)

Comments:

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OK Computer 

 Radiohead

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I've listened to this album perhaps more than anything else in my life, it's perfect and I don't think I can say anything about it that hasn't already been said. [First added to this chart: 12/01/2012]

Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

4,335 charts

Rank Score:

76,857

Rank in 1997:

1

Rank in 1990s:

1

Overall Rank:

1

Average Rating:

 92 (5,497 votes)

Comments:

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17. (14) 3

Laughing Stock 

 Talk Talk

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"Before you play two notes learn how to play one note - and don't play one note unless you've got a reason to play it." - Mark Hollis

The greatest ever bed-time album, process and wash the day away under it's hypnosis. It's easy background music, but also an unmatchable listen with ears fully engaged. Very few albums are as intimately detailed and pay such respect to the idea of silence as this and it's sister album.

B-Sides, Colour of Spring and the groups pop output are all worth exploring too. [First added to this chart: 12/01/2012]

Year of Release:

1991

Appears in:

744 charts

Rank Score:

9,266

Rank in 1991:

7

Rank in 1990s:

35

Overall Rank:

173

Average Rating:

 84 (860 votes)

Comments:

79

19. (17) 2

Spirit Of Eden 

 Talk Talk

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Songs here are more contained than Laughing Stock, it's an easier, more pleasant listen and I mean that in the most positive sense. Laughing Stock is the dark and troubled other-side-of-the-coin to Spirit of Eden's beauty and grace. [First added to this chart: 12/01/2012]

Year of Release:

1988

Appears in:

891 charts

Rank Score:

11,263

Rank in 1988:

3

Rank in 1980s:

17

Overall Rank:

134

Average Rating:

 84 (965 votes)

Comments:

67

20. (37) 17

Street Halo / Kindred 
Compilation

 Burial

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[First added to this chart: 09/03/2017]

Year of Release:

2012

Appears in:

21 charts

Rank Score:

202

Rank in 2012:

133

Rank in 2010s:

1,236

Overall Rank:

6,386

Average Rating:

 78 (58 votes)

Comments:

2

22. (20) 2

Revolver 

 The Beatles

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Beatles at their peak in my opinion, a tapestry of beautiful pop experimentation. One of few Beatles albums without any real weak links (I actually like Yellow Submarine). A colourful album I have fond memories of discovering. [First added to this chart: 12/01/2012]

Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

3,479 charts

Rank Score:

56,967

Rank in 1966:

1

Rank in 1960s:

2

Overall Rank:

4

Average Rating:

 91 (4,474 votes)

Comments:

477

26. (23) 3

The Queen Is Dead 

 The Smiths

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[First added to this chart: 12/01/2012]

Year of Release:

1986

Appears in:

2,425 charts

Rank Score:

39,115

Rank in 1986:

1

Rank in 1980s:

1

Overall Rank:

17

Average Rating:

 88 (2,836 votes)

Comments:

264

31. (25) 6

Magical Mystery Tour 
Soundtrack

 The Beatles

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Beatles albums really are just about how much I like the songs. Simple I know, but they aren't high climbers on this chart despite being a favourite of mine simply because the consistency of their albums as a whole is sort of...compromised. This isn't a proper album really and the pacing is a bit mad, but I quite like that. The title track introduces this Peppers-lite premise which vanishes basically as soon as the track ends, the dreamy side 1 closes with the magnificent I am the Walrus, and then side 2 is a group of Beatles classics that actually gel together perfectly. [First added to this chart: 12/01/2012]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

1,443 charts

Rank Score:

16,085

Rank in 1967:

6

Rank in 1960s:

20

Overall Rank:

84

Average Rating:

 86 (2,481 votes)

Comments:

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35. (31) 4

The Beatles (The White Album) 

 The Beatles

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[First added to this chart: 12/10/2012]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

2,867 charts

Rank Score:

43,249

Rank in 1968:

1

Rank in 1960s:

6

Overall Rank:

13

Average Rating:

 89 (3,732 votes)

Comments:

337

38. (33) 5

This Nation's Saving Grace 

 The Fall

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[First added to this chart: 08/28/2017]

Year of Release:

1985

Appears in:

360 charts

Rank Score:

1,892

Rank in 1985:

15

Rank in 1980s:

145

Overall Rank:

952

Average Rating:

 78 (432 votes)

Comments:

20

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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	0	0%
1960s	16	16%
1970s	20	20%
1980s	10	10%
1990s	17	17%
2000s	14	14%
2010s	23	23%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Radiohead	4	4%
The Beatles	3	3%
Can	2	2%
Talk Talk	2	2%
The Beach Boys	2	2%
Unknown Mortal Orchestra	2	2%
Swans	2	2%
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Country	Albums	%
	52	52%
	29	29%
	5	5%
	5	5%
	2	2%
	1	1%
	1	1%
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

Biggest climbers
Up 19 from 100th to 81st Future Perfect by Autolux
Up 17 from 37th to 20th Street Halo / Kindred by Burial
Up 16 from 46th to 30th The Lonesome Crowded West by Modest Mouse

Biggest fallers
Down 38 from 49th to 87th The Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers
Down 35 from 40th to 75th Illmatic by Nas
Down 22 from 75th to 97th The Infamous by Mobb Deep

New entries
Parachute by The Pretty Things
Everyone Into Position by Oceansize
Celestial Emporium by The Life And Times Of The Brothers Hogg

Leavers
Liquid Swords by GZA/Genius
Moment Of Truth by Gang Starr
A Better Life by Spring King

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90/100	12/24/2020 07:33	sssvnnn	2,824	83/100
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100/100	05/24/2020 02:38	Rhyner	1,382	99/100
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This chart is rated in the top 3% of all charts on BestEverAlbums.com. This chart has a Bayesian average rating of 89.6/100, a mean average of 90.9/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 90.5/100. The standard deviation for this chart is 6.6.

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From Thad 05/22/2020 11:46

very good chart, we share some favorites. i don't usually say this but i think you find a lot of stuff you might like on my chart. interested to see how this one grows over time! i imagine it'll be worthy of a 100 in a year or two as you discover and explore more

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From Johnnyo 09/05/2019 06:58

Very good chart indeed

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From JulianR 09/01/2017 01:58

Interesting, and I like your reviews!

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From HoldenM 08/30/2013 03:37

Awesome, awesome chart. Kudos, sir.

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From Rikuff 08/29/2013 08:41

Eccellente!

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From SingingPeasant96 06/08/2013 02:56

Wow, Fabulous chart

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From album guru joe 02/07/2013 07:14

Cool chart :)

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From 5thbeatle 02/07/2013 02:49

Intriguing.

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From btener11 02/06/2013 21:49

man i really love this chart...i didnt give it enough love before so im upgrading your rating!

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From junodog4 02/06/2013 18:37

Nice... enough variety to make it interesting.

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