Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by 
Tap 
There is a lot of good music out there, but these are the albums I know how to listen to.
- Chart updated: 01/13/2019 14:15
- (Created: 01/28/2013 09:10).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Fennesz, Jim O'Rourke, and Peter Rehberg improvise two concerts using computers and samples.
[First added to this chart: 01/27/2013]
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Jacques Lejeune creates a musique concrete soundtrack for a dance performance of Snow White.
[First added to this chart: 08/28/2013]
Boredoms transition from noisy young goofballs into adults who are serious about worshiping the sun.
[First added to this chart: 01/27/2013]
Julia Holter captains a loose ship on a world falling apart.
[First added to this chart: 12/29/2018]
Year of Release:
2018
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1,261
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Can hook you in and then pull out the rug.
[First added to this chart: 08/28/2013]
Year of Release:
1971
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8,793
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Keith Rowe looks back.
[First added to this chart: 02/10/2017]
Olivia Block turns up the contrast.
[First added to this chart: 01/01/2016]
Aphex Twin takes his Tuss sound out of the box and into the room.
[First added to this chart: 09/21/2014]
Year of Release:
2014
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1,995
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Animal Collective strips down, breaks apart and sings together.
[First added to this chart: 01/01/2016]
Year of Release:
2004
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1,867
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Charles Mingus pushes his talent for composing and enters into strange territory.
[First added to this chart: 01/01/2016]
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1972
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993
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Total albums: 100. Page 1 of 10
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 2 | 2% | |
| 1960s | 13 | 13% | |
| 1970s | 16 | 16% | |
| 1980s | 18 | 18% | |
| 1990s | 17 | 17% | |
| 2000s | 16 | 16% | |
| 2010s | 18 | 18% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| ESG | 1 | 1% | |
| Jacques Lejeune | 1 | 1% | |
| Max Tundra | 1 | 1% | |
| My Bloody Valentine | 1 | 1% | |
| Mica Levi | 1 | 1% | |
| Woo | 1 | 1% | |
| John Handy | 1 | 1% | |
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39 | 39% | |
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14 | 14% | |
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9 | 9% | |
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8 | 8% | |
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6 | 6% | |
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6 | 6% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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Hayden 03/03/2020 19:29 in You must listen to the album below you: canon edition
Hayden 03/03/2020 19:29 in You must listen to the album below you: canon edition“Hard album to give a review to. It's neat for the most part, especially as an acoustic version of what a handful of progressive electronic albums are like, almost raga/americana-esque, transitioning into borderline freeform noise for the final ten minutes. Groove's dope, especially on the first…”
View forum post →From Hayden 02/28/2020 20:04 in You must listen to the album below you: canon edition
Hayden 02/28/2020 20:04 in You must listen to the album below you: canon edition“Going through the pages, loving to see so many of my personal underrated picks in the thread. I'll throw myself in the game, but maybe only for a sec. Aight, so to RoundTheBend— Close to You by The Carpenters. And I'll toss these down for myself: From Keith Rowe - The Room Extended Olivia Block -…”
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SquishypuffDave 04/27/2018 11:37 in Preconceived Appearance Based on Musical Taste Based“Please describe my clothing and facial/bodily features. Full permission to be as wholesome or insult-filled as your sensibilities permit. cartoon version is like a cool squid with glasses and human version is like medium height, you can pull off a bold color but you can play the neutral tone too…”
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Johnnyo 10/05/2024 16:35 | #305541
Although I don’t know much of what is on this list what I do know I like. Very cool and unique chart. (Edited)
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doubleA 10/08/2019 12:32 | #243519
doubleA 10/08/2019 12:32 | #243519
Tap carves out his brain and puts his mind on display.
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PurpleHazel 05/08/2019 12:13 | #236003
Few charts seem to reflect the member's personality so well. The core is the history of electronic and electro-acoustic music, but also a wide range of experimental music, contemporary music and eccentric jazz choices. Also appreciate the pithy comments for every album.
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ForegroundNoise 03/13/2019 17:02 | #233449
ForegroundNoise 03/13/2019 17:02 | #233449
You consistently gave me recommendations that fascinated and amazed, so I had to check out your chart and I'm not disappointed. Stunning variety and appreciation for the avant-garde, not to mention your short little descriptions compliment the albums wonderfully. Will absolutely be raiding this for hidden gems ...
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ExTeaSea 03/03/2019 20:17 | #232961
ExTeaSea 03/03/2019 20:17 | #232961
Ok now this, this is the most original chart I've seen on here. It makes me want to listen to everything on here. I've only heard a handful. I love that you have Big Science by Laurie Anderson and cool seeing Cornelius.
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