Best Albums of the 1960s
Listed below are the best albums of the 1960s as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 5 hours ago).
"Another impressive album from the brilliant Nina Simone. Sings the blues, is exactly what it says on the tin. Do I move you, backlash blues, and, blues for mama, are the standouts. Raw and atmospheric." Reply
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1967
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"Brilliant album, every bit the equal of the Beatles' or Beach Boys' contemporary efforts. Though unfortunately known to only a small few. The songwriting here is top-notch, with some brilliant production touches and creative arrangements. Not a weak moment here. Wonderful." Reply
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flamingyesdept | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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Year of Release:
1968
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"I'm sorry, but this is just too messed up for me. And this is coming from someone who sometimes thinks Trout Mask Replica is too mainstream." Reply
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Applerill | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (3 helpful | 2 unhelpful)
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1968
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"This is an ok release but feels quite a bit dated today. One of the two songs not included on the previous UK releases are good, the other one is bad." Reply
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Bork | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1964
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639
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"This is an overlooked masterpiece, it's just incredible." Reply
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1967
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633
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"I remember to this day the first I listened to this album and immediately fell in love. A perfect folk album, and my #1 of all times." Reply
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1969
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633
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"This was another album I stole from my parents' record collection. I eventually found another copy of it and returned their copy to them. Brilliant." Reply
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lancashirearab | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1968
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"This would have been a much better EP. I lost total interest after Born to Be Wild. The first 5 songs were an ok thing though." Reply
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RoundTheBend | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1968
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622
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"Very cool sound. I love the big band sound and experimentation on Africa and the rework of Greensleeves. Surprised how low this is on Coltrane's discography on this site tbh." Reply
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1961
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622
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"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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1963
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 23 of 100
Best Albums of the 1960s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1960 | 57 | 6% | |
| 1961 | 65 | 7% | |
| 1962 | 50 | 5% | |
| 1963 | 52 | 5% | |
| 1964 | 70 | 7% | |
| 1965 | 89 | 9% | |
| 1966 | 98 | 10% | |
| 1967 | 139 | 14% | |
| 1968 | 188 | 19% | |
| 1969 | 192 | 19% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Beatles | 17 | 2% | |
| The Beach Boys | 15 | 2% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 14 | 1% | |
| John Coltrane | 13 | 1% | |
| Miles Davis | 12 | 1% | |
| Nina Simone | 10 | 1% | |
| Bob Dylan | 10 | 1% | |
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634 | 63% | |
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201 | 20% | |
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38 | 4% | |
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24 | 2% | |
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23 | 2% | |
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17 | 2% | |
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