The Canadian 100
by 
jhuik 
This list comes from a massive fan of Canadian music. It is influenced by Bob Mersereau's book, by a list pulled from this site (as well as Junodog's similar list), some of my own overrides with a few grudging picks out of respect for tradition and influence. This is a work in progress and I will listen to suggestions. Please leave a comment and I will answer the comments and take your suggestions to heart. Please do not give this a bad rating because I missed something you think belongs here... just comment instead.
- Chart updated: 03/26/2016 01:15
- (Created: 01/05/2013 06:06).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 01/04/2013]
Year of Release:
1972
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12,682
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[First added to this chart: 01/04/2013]
Year of Release:
1992
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986
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[First added to this chart: 01/04/2013]
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1981
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8,993
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[First added to this chart: 01/04/2013]
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1969
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6,582
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[First added to this chart: 01/04/2013]
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1971
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16,418
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[First added to this chart: 01/04/2013]
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1970
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407
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[First added to this chart: 01/04/2013]
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[First added to this chart: 01/04/2013]
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2004
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34,927
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- #Sponsored
[First added to this chart: 01/04/2013]
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1967
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9,791
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- #Sponsored
[First added to this chart: 01/04/2013]
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1995
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5,273
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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The Canadian 100 composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 8 | 8% | |
| 1970s | 19 | 19% | |
| 1980s | 17 | 17% | |
| 1990s | 29 | 29% | |
| 2000s | 19 | 19% | |
| 2010s | 8 | 8% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Neil Young | 4 | 4% | |
| The Tragically Hip | 4 | 4% | |
| Rush | 4 | 4% | |
| Arcade Fire | 3 | 3% | |
| Leonard Cohen | 3 | 3% | |
| Sloan | 3 | 3% | |
| The Guess Who | 3 | 3% | |
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The Canadian 100 chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 10 from 12th to 2nd Fully Completely by The Tragically Hip |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 10 from 2nd to 12th Up To Here by The Tragically Hip |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Greatest Music Albums |  GoJetsGo | Overall chart | 2013 |  |
| Best 100 of Canada |  junodog4 | Custom chart | 2013 | |
| CBC Music's 100 Greatest Canadian Albums, Ever (2019) | WayneMC | Custom chart | 2020 |  |
| Greater Toronto! Best Toronto-based Albums Ever | jhuik | Custom chart | 2015 | |
| My top 100 artists/albums: Canada | Moondance | Custom chart | 2024 |  |
| CanRock Renaissance - 1985-1995 | junodog4 | Custom chart | 2014 | |
| Albums of the World: Canada |  briggs54 | Custom chart | 2015 | |
| Greatest Canadian albums |  alexgagne | Custom chart | 2016 | |
| Best Canadian Albums |  Fischman | Custom chart | 2017 | |
| Favourite Artists (Favourite Albums) -- My Top 100 Artists | jhuik | Custom chart | 2025 | |
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85/100  | 12/10/2017 02:47 |  bobbyb5 | | 90/100 |
100/100 | 02/23/2017 11:02 |  phantom1305 | | 92/100 |
 80/100 | 01/30/2014 21:17 | Error Finn | | 83/100 |
| 95/100 | 02/24/2013 18:19 | 5thbeatle | | 74/100 |
| 100/100 | 01/25/2013 01:56 | junodog4 | | 73/100 |
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85/100
From bobbyb5 12/10/2017 02:53
bobbyb5 12/10/2017 02:53
I love about half of these artists, but I was a little disappointed not to see some of my old favorites like Rough Trade, the Kings, Martha and the muffins, Buffy sainte-marie, not to mention a lot more OLP, Gordon Lightfoot, better Joni Mitchell albums, BUT I got very excited to see 54-40, pursuit of happiness, Sloan, Teenage Head. That was awesome!!!!
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From jhuik 05/10/2014 10:35
jhuik 05/10/2014 10:35
@Decurso Agreed. But I don't really care for any of those bands much myself. You can always make your own once you reach Level 7.
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Decurso 05/10/2014 03:34
Decurso 05/10/2014 03:34
A lot of artists I genuinely dislike (Rush, Sarah McLaghlan, Bryan Adams, Bruce Cockburn)on here, unfortunately. I suppose it's a pretty representative list as far as popular/influential Canadian albums, but it would be nice to see some more obscure stuff (D.O.A., Fucked Up, NoMeansNo, etc.)
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From jhuik 08/05/2013 16:21
jhuik 08/05/2013 16:21
Ok, ok, I have removed Avril Lavigne.
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95/100
From 5thbeatle 02/24/2013 18:21
Pretty sweet beaver chart.
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From jhuik 01/25/2013 02:04
jhuik 01/25/2013 02:04
I include Avril Lavigne mainly because my daughters liked her and I could connect with them over music that was kind of rock and roll. Ok... she's actually a guilty pleasure really. She really made a couple of decent albums... and if Bryan Adams can find a spot so can Avril.
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100/100
From junodog4 01/25/2013 01:56
junodog4 01/25/2013 01:56
Well... obviously I'm going to like this. Even if it has Avril Lavinge.
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80/100
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Robert Anton Wilson 01/23/2013 19:56
Robert Anton Wilson 01/23/2013 19:56
Up to Here at #2 and 4 Tragically Hip albums ... cool. They are clearly an under-appreciated entity on BEA.
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90/100
From bradwallis 01/10/2013 04:58
Awesome chart!
It gives a nice patriotic feeling to scan through and see how important Canada's place has been in popular music over the last 45 or so years - not to mention our current indie influence with acts like Grimes, Japandroids, etc.
Oh, and nice job slipping Spirit of the West into your top 70...
Keep the great charts coming!
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