Best Albums of 1959
Listed below are the best albums of 1959 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 3 hours ago).
"Wonderful performances, but somehow it was a fleeting thing and I didn't feel it had staying power with me, probably didn't connect as well because I don't speak French... then again, I connect just fine with Sigor Ros." Reply
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RoundTheBend | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1959
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"Not a bad track on this album. Hard to believe there was a time when a song like the title track might be considered too risqué!" Reply
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1959
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"Gershwin’s music proves perfect for Miles Davis the balladeer, and he really owns it. The result is some of the most lovely moments in jazz. “Prayer,” especially, is emotional, powerful and absolutely beautiful." Reply
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"This album is a masterclass on being able to balance laid back yet effective cool jazz/bop sounds with out of this world experimental jazz. Some mesmerizing moments on here, but some 'less is more' memorable hooks as well. What a brilliantly layered record." Reply
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AAL2014 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1959
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"For such a young kid from such simple beginnings, he crafted simple melodies and catchy hooks as well as anyone in his time. As big of a loss as Buddy Holly." Reply
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junodog4 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"One of the most important artists in the development of modern Western music. Definitely deserving of more acclaim." Reply
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BozoTyrannus | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1959
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679
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"sublime and mellow, this album is a beautiful relaxer, perfect on sunday afternoons." Reply
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"Easily the best of the 4." Reply
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seb7 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1959
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"This is a great record! Classic songwriting and Ella's vocals make this one of the greatest albums of the era." Reply
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1959
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"One of the fathers of the blues cannot do it wrong. Special." Reply
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Jboy56 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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Best Albums of 1959 composition
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| Various Artists | 5 | 1% | |
| Ella Fitzgerald | 5 | 1% | |
| Nina Simone | 4 | 1% | |
| Oscar Peterson | 4 | 1% | |
| Miles Davis | 4 | 1% | |
| Martin Denny | 4 | 1% | |
| Frank Sinatra | 4 | 1% | |
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362 | 69% | |
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33 | 6% | |
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31 | 6% | |
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13 | 2% | |
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13 | 2% | |
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10 | 2% | |
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