Best Albums of 1963
Listed below are the best albums of 1963 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 3 hours ago).
"Great artists, who did not always get along. It was reported Mingus left before the album was complete as it was agreed by all three artists to collaborate, however, Ellington tended to have things done his way to the displeasure of Mingus. Regardless, it sounds great, and one of the better playi..." [+] Reply
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"It swings like jazz, wails like blues, and has a funky groove. This album was way ahead of its time and remains at the top of the jazz heap as well as the guitar heap for any genre. Burell's absolutely masterful technique is on display throughout as well. Absolutely faultless." Reply
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Fischman | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Peterson has such a unique and identifiable touch on the piano. It’s classy and sharp yet explorative and so bluesy. Night Train is a marvelous showcase of that, especially as the record gets going and has established a mood." Reply
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"In Dreams is beautifully sung and Roy Orbison's voice is what makes the album stand out as much as it does. His vocal is incredible and he makes it a near impossible task not to sing along with him even if you don't know the lyrics. On the whole it is a pure and innocent record and is very enjoya..." [+] Reply
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"This is my favourite of the early beach boys albums, at least up until the, today album. They've really found their feet, and seem to know exactly what they're doing. The album opens with the absolutely beautiful title track. Stunning. Catch a wave, is a giddy hoot. Surfer moon, is another nice o..." [+] Reply
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"Fantastic vocal delivery - A subdued Coltrane proves himself as an extraordinary accompanist." Reply
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TheDude85 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"When Coltrane signed for Impulse! in 1961, he already had the reputation of being one of the most ardent tenor saxophonists of jazz. But "Ballads" still does not announce Trane's most controversial albums. For those who love Coltrane, this record is indispensable because it reflects a facet of th..." [+] Reply
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"One of Beethoven's Best!" Reply
"Jimmy Smith's most popular album and often considered his best, but too much of Stanley Turrentine's tenor and not nearly enough organ for my taste. I recommend "House Party" over this if you like straight-ahead jazz, and if you want to hear Smith stretching out on the organ, check out "Groovin' ..." [+] Reply
"The ultimate beach boys surf album. It's a definite improvement on their debut, in terms of quality. The title track is a fun reworking of Chuck Berry's sweet little sixteen. Other standouts are the absolutely beautiful lonely sea, Brian's fist great ballad, and, noble surfer. There's quite a few..." [+] Reply
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Total albums: 572. Page 2 of 58
Best Albums of 1963 composition
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| Various Artists | 5 | 1% | |
| Fats Domino | 5 | 1% | |
| John Coltrane | 4 | 1% | |
| Johnny O'Keefe | 4 | 1% | |
| Wes Montgomery | 3 | 1% | |
| John Lee Hooker | 3 | 1% | |
| Elvis Presley | 3 | 1% | |
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396 | 69% | |
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41 | 7% | |
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23 | 4% | |
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18 | 3% | |
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14 | 2% | |
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12 | 2% | |
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