Top 100 Greatest Music Albums
by 
Torchlin 
16 September 2019
-new revamp-
After a few years of inactivity, I decided to give it another go to rank my current favorite albums.
Although I'm open for all different kinds of music genres, I have a penchant for electronic music and hip hop, thus this will be reflected in my album choices.
I plan to add a comment for each album but obviously, it will take time.
- Chart updated: 09/16/2019 01:15
- (Created: 02/10/2013 06:04).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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This is so insane!
There's something only a few albums manage to pull it off, you know what I mean? I'm talking about music that makes you completely forget your surroundings. Music that transports you to a different place, a different world.
Tokyo station,
the sound of pedestrians hastily going their own ways,
the complete feeling of depersonalization,
the emotional distance between individuals...
Your body gets sucked in by the music, the dub techno beats feel unnerving, almost suffocating..
Welcome to Liumin!
"Liumin Reduced", the second part of the album is strictly ambient, painting an even more melancholic and isolated landscape. While remarkable on it's own right, it's definitely the one I listen less to. [First added to this chart: 11/15/2016]
There's something only a few albums manage to pull it off, you know what I mean? I'm talking about music that makes you completely forget your surroundings. Music that transports you to a different place, a different world.
Tokyo station,
the sound of pedestrians hastily going their own ways,
the complete feeling of depersonalization,
the emotional distance between individuals...
Your body gets sucked in by the music, the dub techno beats feel unnerving, almost suffocating..
Welcome to Liumin!
"Liumin Reduced", the second part of the album is strictly ambient, painting an even more melancholic and isolated landscape. While remarkable on it's own right, it's definitely the one I listen less to. [First added to this chart: 11/15/2016]
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One of the most amusing stories regarding this album is when the Rolling Stone magazine who are mostly knows for their love for 60s and 70s rock music decided to put a "EDM" list together and surprise, they put this relatively unknown album among well known figures including at the time mainstream celebrities in the scene like Skrillex and Deadmou5. I can almost imagine their thought process: "Hmm, this Immer record seemed to be quite important for the minimal scene in Gernany, better put it on the list somewhere"
Like Liumin, it's a record that takes you on a journey but instead of presenting a heavy, almost suffocating atmosphere, it's surpassingly playful and liberating. Nevertheless, it's not a warm record by any means.
From the glitchy electronics of the first track "Tomorrow Goodbye" till the bombastic finale, no second is wasted, every beat is in its right place. You can feel how carefully selected Mayer's choices were for this mixCD to create the best listening experience.
A timeless classic! [First added to this chart: 02/17/2013]
Like Liumin, it's a record that takes you on a journey but instead of presenting a heavy, almost suffocating atmosphere, it's surpassingly playful and liberating. Nevertheless, it's not a warm record by any means.
From the glitchy electronics of the first track "Tomorrow Goodbye" till the bombastic finale, no second is wasted, every beat is in its right place. You can feel how carefully selected Mayer's choices were for this mixCD to create the best listening experience.
A timeless classic! [First added to this chart: 02/17/2013]
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[First added to this chart: 02/11/2013]
Year of Release:
1991
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12,174
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[First added to this chart: 02/09/2013]
Year of Release:
1963
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12,973
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[First added to this chart: 02/20/2013]
Year of Release:
1996
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2,677
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[First added to this chart: 02/20/2013]
Year of Release:
1998
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1,804
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[First added to this chart: 03/15/2013]
Year of Release:
1994
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16,597
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[First added to this chart: 02/23/2013]
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[First added to this chart: 03/24/2013]
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 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 10 | 10% | |
| 1970s | 15 | 15% | |
| 1980s | 8 | 8% | |
| 1990s | 22 | 22% | |
| 2000s | 20 | 20% | |
| 2010s | 25 | 25% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| 椎名林檎 [Ringo Sheena] | 2 | 2% | |
| Joy Division | 2 | 2% | |
| Portishead | 1 | 1% | |
| Brigitte Fontaine, Areski Avec Art Ensemble Of Chicago | 1 | 1% | |
| ボアダムス [Boredoms] | 1 | 1% | |
| Sonic Youth | 1 | 1% | |
| Nina Simone | 1 | 1% | |
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43 | 43% | |
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13 | 13% | |
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10 | 10% | |
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5 | 5% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 38 from 61st to 23rd Mista Thug Isolation by Lil Ugly Mane |
| Up 31 from 47th to 16th Ewa Demarczyk Śpiewa Piosenki Zygmunta Koniecznego by Ewa Demarczyk |
| Up 23 from 87th to 64th The Dreaming by Kate Bush |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 41 from 51st to 92nd Baduizm by Erykah Badu |
| Down 39 from 33rd to 72nd So Tonight That I Might See by Mazzy Star |
| Down 39 from 34th to 73rd Pop Tatari by ボアダムス [Boredoms] |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 03/20/2025 15:28 |  SomethingSpecial | 1,104 | 85/100 |
| ! | 01/15/2025 17:36 | Exist-en-ciel | 144 | 98/100 |
| ! | 07/25/2024 18:55 | StreakyNuno | 131 | 82/100 |
| ! | 05/21/2021 19:33 |  LedZep | 1,104 | 84/100 |
| ! | 09/16/2019 02:36 | pctrooper | 332 | 88/100 |
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From StreakyNuno 07/25/2024 18:57 | #304545
Querida amiga 100/100 para o teu chart pelo teu 11º lugar do José Afonso o "cantigas de maio" é o meu 9º melhor de sempre.
E claro também pela Bjork.
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From pctrooper 09/16/2019 02:36 | #242645
Dang. This chart is about as legit as they come. Every pick keeps me on my toes and they're pretty much all great. Some stuff I never heard of, too.
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Tha1ChiefRocka 03/27/2019 05:19 | #234074
Tha1ChiefRocka 03/27/2019 05:19 | #234074
Why have I not seen this great chart before? Lots of favorites and a few to check out.
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From Johnnyo 09/13/2017 11:49 | #197893
Very original
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OKC1 12/11/2016 00:36 | #179860
OKC1 12/11/2016 00:36 | #179860
Deepchord, Mayer and Fontaine in the top ten - Love this chart!
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From crimson 12/10/2016 19:30 | #179854
Your chart is very unique. I will give a try to some of your choices.
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From 
Anti 12/10/2016 18:24 | #179850
Anti 12/10/2016 18:24 | #179850
Holy crap, grabbed a few albums off of here. This is wonderful.
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From LedZep 12/10/2016 12:23 | #179844
LedZep 12/10/2016 12:23 | #179844
I know like 10 albums here overall... Will come back and rate it again when I listen to some of these albums, really got me interested. Loads of electronica, then death metal (?), some classic rock albums, some weird albums and many unknowns.
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From platus 12/10/2016 11:31 | #179842
Amazing original list!
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Amirkhosro 09/22/2016 18:09 | #175594
Amirkhosro 09/22/2016 18:09 | #175594
Beautiful chart from start to finish. ATLiens in the top 5! Cheers
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