Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
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Graeme2 
- Chart updated: 3 days ago
- (Created: 01/21/2013 01:48).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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1973
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11,714
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1989
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21,892
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1997
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59,116
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1988
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6,610
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2002
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3,335
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1995
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5,318
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[First added to this chart: 01/13/2021]
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1988
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5,064
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1972
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40,520
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1996
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8,863
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[First added to this chart: 12/02/2013]
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1990
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3,902
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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 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 17 | 17% | |
| 1980s | 27 | 27% | |
| 1990s | 30 | 30% | |
| 2000s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2010s | 5 | 5% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Radiohead | 3 | 3% | |
| U2 | 2 | 2% | |
| Boards Of Canada | 2 | 2% | |
| Pink Floyd | 2 | 2% | |
| Metallica | 2 | 2% | |
| Underworld | 1 | 1% | |
| Reload | 1 | 1% | |
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37 | 37% | |
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| ! | 01/15/2026 09:52 |  MadhattanJack | 359 | 86/100 |
| ! | 04/28/2025 23:20 | BorderFreeAndrew | 118 | 82/100 |
| ! | 03/06/2025 14:04 | DrewHamster | 314 | 79/100 |
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BestEverAlbums 08/24/2026 08:00 in Chart of the day (#5414): By Graeme2
BestEverAlbums 08/24/2026 08:00 in Chart of the day (#5414): By Graeme2“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Graeme2 () 1. (1973) 2. by (1989) 3. by by (1988) 5. (2002) 6. by by by (1972) 9. (1996) 10. by by (2003) 12. (1994) 13. by (1984) 14. by by by (1973) 17. by by (1977) 19. by (1979) 20. by (1970) 21. by (1992) 23. by (1969) 24. by (1993) 25.…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 01/15/2026 09:00 in Chart of the day (#5193): By Graeme2
BestEverAlbums 01/15/2026 09:00 in Chart of the day (#5193): By Graeme2“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by ) 1. Innervisions by Stevie Wonder (1973) 2. The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses (1989) 3. OK Computer by Radiohead (1997) 4. It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back by Public Enemy (1988) 5. Geogaddi by Boards Of Canada (2002) 6.…”
View forum post →From BestEverAlbums 04/28/2025 08:00 in Chart of the day (#4933): By Graeme2
BestEverAlbums 04/28/2025 08:00 in Chart of the day (#4933): By Graeme2“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Graeme2 () 1. Innervisions by Stevie Wonder (1973) 2. The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses (1989) 3. OK Computer by Radiohead (1997) 4. It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back by Public Enemy (1988) 5. Geogaddi by Boards Of Canada (2002)…”
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Graeme2 TOP 100 COMMENTER 08/27/2019 11:19 | #241737
Graeme2 TOP 100 COMMENTER 08/27/2019 11:19 | #241737
Cheers. Had a heap of comments for each album but found it hard to get the review of the music mixed with the personal down in a way that didn't come off as trying too hard or embarrassing. Others do it better. I've commented on most on the album comments section so I guess I should copy and paste those.
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Graeme2 TOP 100 COMMENTER 04/15/2017 20:39 | #189363
Graeme2 TOP 100 COMMENTER 04/15/2017 20:39 | #189363
Hey ledzep I agree. Think the thing I've tried to get over with the chart is sometimes when you are young, things like what your peers are into, what is deemed to be cool and fashion are important and that can maybe make you distance yourself from good music that's not got the cool factor. As ive got older I've come to rediscover stuff I'd written off as not cool, a few on this chart. When I was a teenager I'd rather look like Ian brown than James hetfield. Sorry dont mean to do down any metalheads, people are just people eh and young people can be silly. I certainly wouldn't judge anyone by how they look. Though I still think most metal attire is not so good and I'll stick to wearing my clarks classics and mod hair while I listen to Vektor.
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LedZep TOP 100 COMMENTER 04/15/2017 23:58 | #189370
LedZep TOP 100 COMMENTER 04/15/2017 23:58 | #189370
No offence taken, I totally understand. I'm 19 so I probably fit in that "young and tryin to be cool" group, but I've always liked metalheads cause they have that specific, unconformist way of life. Of course you have some very tough guys, but I also know some so easygoing and friendly metalheads who listen to all kinds of music and are a great company. And I love it when people recognize my Maiden shirt, it's an immediate conversation starter. Well, just an opinion of a young man :)
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Jaymantheman 05/18/2018 06:22 | #215105
I had to check out your charts because of the Jaga Jazzist love!! My fav of 2005 as well... also, convincing me to put Charlie Brown Christmas in my Top100. I always listen to it, even in summer, and just forgot to put it in!!! Great list.
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ForegroundNoise 08/27/2019 06:50 | #241732
ForegroundNoise 08/27/2019 06:50 | #241732
Really intriguing chart, punctuated with a mix of hip hop and metal that proves a breath of fresh air to other more singular charts. Some notes would make a great addition!!
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