Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by Rounder89 
- Chart updated: 04/16/2025 23:45
- (Created: 12/09/2012 13:28).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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This is a spectacular album & anyone who is scared off at first by the band's name or whatever needs to forget all that and listen to this album. The most addicting album I've ever heard.
Favorite Track: I Only Said
After thinking about it some more. I realize I can and do listen to this album again and again more than other album, so why not bump it back to number 1 where it belongs. [First added to this chart: 12/28/2012]
Favorite Track: I Only Said
After thinking about it some more. I realize I can and do listen to this album again and again more than other album, so why not bump it back to number 1 where it belongs. [First added to this chart: 12/28/2012]
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1991
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26,552
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I listened to this back in Feb for the first time in almost a year and every since that I have been playing this album constantly. 28 tracks is astounding and all but one is above average to me.
Favorite Tracks: 1979, Thirty Three, Zero, Here Is No Why and Cupid De Locke [First added to this chart: 03/06/2013]
Favorite Tracks: 1979, Thirty Three, Zero, Here Is No Why and Cupid De Locke [First added to this chart: 03/06/2013]
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1995
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14,284
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17 songs. Each one is great, but all together they are extraordinary I can't imagine how much more impressive this would sound back when it first was released.
[First added to this chart: 03/02/2013]
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1973
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6,841
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Phenomenal track after phenomenal track.
Favorite Tracks: Little Miss Strange, Burning Of The Midnight Lamp, All Along The Watchtower [First added to this chart: 06/07/2013]
Favorite Tracks: Little Miss Strange, Burning Of The Midnight Lamp, All Along The Watchtower [First added to this chart: 06/07/2013]
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1968
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16,508
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The opening song on this album is so out of place I don't know what to say. The 2nd song is decent, but from there it is some of best rock n roll I have ever heard.
Electric Ladyland and this album are like 4a and 4b.
Favorite Tracks: You Got Me Floatin', She's So Fine, and One Rainy Wish [First added to this chart: 05/28/2013]
Electric Ladyland and this album are like 4a and 4b.
Favorite Tracks: You Got Me Floatin', She's So Fine, and One Rainy Wish [First added to this chart: 05/28/2013]
Year of Release:
1967
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7,129
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Gave every song at least 95/100. This album is simply brilliant.
Even if the songs are individual tracks. They put 9 of the best on this album. I call that a bargain. [First added to this chart: 03/06/2013]
Even if the songs are individual tracks. They put 9 of the best on this album. I call that a bargain. [First added to this chart: 03/06/2013]
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1971
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20,219
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Found out this album was dedicated to the late Bill Hicks which is an amazing coincidence since Hicks is my favorite comedian. No wonder I loved this album so much.
[First added to this chart: 12/09/2012]
[First added to this chart: 12/09/2012]
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1995
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27,264
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Favorite Tracks: Today, Mayonaise, Sweet Sweet, and Hummer
Outstanding Album. [First added to this chart: 01/22/2013]
Outstanding Album. [First added to this chart: 01/22/2013]
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1993
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17,013
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Favorite Tracks: Custard Pie, Kashmir, Down by The Seaside, Ten Years Gone.
[First added to this chart: 08/11/2013]
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1975
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11,593
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[First added to this chart: 08/29/2014]
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1970
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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 | 18 | 18% | |
| 1970s | 32 | 32% | |
| 1980s | 9 | 9% | |
| 1990s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2000s | 18 | 18% | |
| 2010s | 9 | 9% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| The Beatles | 9 | 9% | |
| Radiohead | 7 | 7% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 6 | 6% | |
| David Bowie | 5 | 5% | |
| The Who | 4 | 4% | |
| Kings Of Leon | 4 | 4% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 4 | 4% | |
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BestEverAlbums 01/31/2026 09:00 in Chart of the day (#5209): By Rounder89“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by ) 1. Loveless by My Bloody Valentine (1991) 2. Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins (1995) 3. Quadrophenia by The Who (1973) 4. Electric Ladyland by The Jimi Hendrix Experience (1968) 5. Axis: Bold As Love by The…”
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BestEverAlbums 09/24/2024 08:00 in Chart of the day (#4717): By Rounder89“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Rounder89 () 1. Loveless by My Bloody Valentine (1991) 2. Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins (1995) 3. Quadrophenia by The Who (1973) 4. Electric Ladyland by The Jimi Hendrix Experience (1968) 5. Axis: Bold As…”
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911Turbo 04/27/2020 16:39 | #250582
911Turbo 04/27/2020 16:39 | #250582
When i look at the chart of the day, i really only look at the top 30 entries;
by placing Quadrophenia @ #3, i know instantly that you are a serious music lover with credibility, who appreciates quality musicianship and, is willing to explore music produced decades ago ie jimi hendrix, ccr, zep
From your list, i really am going to listen to loveless in a more critical light- previously i thought it was weak but your description enlightens me to open that door once again.
Also, love seeing kings of leon on your list- not a super fan of them, but going to visit their work because of your testimonial.
We have very similar tastes but i have found that the beatles just don't do it for me anymore.
Additionally, have you listened to (new music) "the national" or "the war on drugs" or "gary clarke jr".
i think you will love these 3 modern rock bands.
Also, give Joe Satriani a spin, specifically "surfing with the aliens" as a intro. then extremist or
crystal planet or flying in a blue dream. i think you would enjoy this.
thankyou for a great list.
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NJ 08/13/2019 02:45 | #241111
NJ 08/13/2019 02:45 | #241111
Loveless is in my top 3. I'm still too lazy to sit down and listen to all of Mellon Collie. A lot of classic rock thrown in between the albums I like, but they're still good. Led Zeppelin 1 is my favorite of their albums and Kid A is my favorite album in general. I'm not going to rate your list lower due to differing opinions; it's a very interesting list with a few albums I'll have to check out.
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subtleman22 03/02/2013 18:27 | #66744
Really nice mix of classic and contemporary in this chart. Any chart that has stalwarts like Led Zep/Beatles/Floyd and interesting later bands like My Morning Jacket/Red Hot Chili Peppers is going to catch my attention. Nice job!
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martinjaa 04/26/2020 22:04 | #250544
Mellon collie and siamese dream are both incredible albums that I will always be grateful to the smashing pumpkins, but I agree that mellon collie is slightly better. Liked your chart
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pearljammer13 TOP 100 COMMENTER 03/03/2013 01:40 | #66802
pearljammer13 TOP 100 COMMENTER 03/03/2013 01:40 | #66802
Thanks for checking out my chart...like yours a lot too. As far as The Strokes song...I don't have "When You Started", it says the correct title "When It Started".
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