Best Albums of 1955
Listed below are the best albums of 1955 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 2 hours ago).
"if you ever do LSD, listen to this album. even though the lyrics are depressing, the mood it creates is a wonderful air of chill nostalgia. i can only compare it to a 3 year old on christmas morning" Reply
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1955
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4,612
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"Her voice was so beautiful at this point in her career, I loved the way it changed and became darker over the years." Reply
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ffudnebbuh | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1955
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"(To alelsupreme) ...Although delayed some years... Dude, you came here just to denigrate the album, you need to have a little common sense, I'm not the biggest fan of this album but I know the historical importance in relation to Rock and Roll, and there are at least four great songs here, and an..." [+] Reply
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1955
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"Oh, I love that guitar and bass aesthetic...what a sleepy, dream atmosphere. London’s voice lilting over top is divine. Nice studio technique shown here too, such as the vocals in the codas to both “Cry Me A River” and “I Love You”." Reply
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Jameth | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1955
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711
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"One of many Hank Williams albums that one can put on and tear your guts out." Reply
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junodog4 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Clifford Brown was an absolute master of the hard bop trumpet and this is his most articulate release. Max Roach's drums are energetic and expressive and the rest of the ensemble fits perfectly. This is a quintessential jazz album." Reply
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Fischman | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"In jazz terms sold like hot cakes in the day and was an important cash cow for Columbia. Entertaining and accessible piano based jazz. You'll be a happy clam after you get your pinkies on this." Reply
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"A fine album overall, the band is great let alone Dinah" Reply
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Jboy56 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"A step-down from the amazing W.C. Handy tribute of the year before. A solid collection of songs but only the final two captivate me, 'Black and Blue' with its darkness and 'Ain't Misbehavin' with its energy." Reply
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Best Albums of 1955 composition
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| Various Artists | 6 | 2% | |
| Frank Sinatra | 4 | 1% | |
| Chris Barber's Jazz Band | 3 | 1% | |
| Miles Davis | 3 | 1% | |
| Stan Getz | 3 | 1% | |
| Bud Powell | 3 | 1% | |
| Clifford Brown & Max Roach | 3 | 1% | |
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187 | 65% | |
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21 | 7% | |
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16 | 6% | |
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13 | 5% | |
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6 | 2% | |
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| 6. The Smile | |
| 7. Beach House | |
| 8. Fontaines D.C. | |
| 9. Beyoncé | |
| 10. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard |
