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: 4 hours ago).
"This album is fire! There is just such an overwhelming conviction and passion and commitment in the vocals and the acoustic guitar playing throughout this classic. Outside of Dylan's early 60s albums, this may be the best protest folk album of the era. And its all so down and dirty and ugly. Comp..." [+] Reply
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Mercury | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"A very good debut album by the most famous Californian psych rock band. Although it is the only one without Grace Slick, Signe Anderson had a very similar voice to hers. Marty Balin did a great job on this album, both as a songwriter and as a singer, his voice is full of 'heart and soul'. Great b..." [+] Reply
"Really enjoyed it, and i feel Marvin is severly underrated on this side. Heard it through the Grapevine is great, but i also loved the opener "You". This is his first album where we can hear the sound of his Magnum Opus "What's Going On", and i recommend it to anyone who enjoys Soul" Reply
"Side one of this fine record (Epistle to Dippie, Sunshine Superman, There Is A Mountain, Jennifer Juniper, Wear Your Love Like Heaven, Season of the Witch) is my favorite LP side of all time. It's amazing to me that 3/4 of the comments before mine are more concerned with the side men on 1 track t..." [+] Reply
"The wind is blowing, the guitar is plucking and the waves are playing you to better times. Music full of remorse and a hope for a better future." Reply
"A little bit hectic and in your face for a lot of it. Only on the final track, the four minute, after the rain, does it relax and chill a little. A good album if you're in the right mood for it but certainly not one to chill out too." Reply
"For fans of baroque pop. The 60s equivalent of Mazzy Star & Stina Nordenstam." Reply
"Although Elvis' film selections were questionable at this time in his life, this album contains the one song that matters. "Can't Help Falling in Love". He may not have made all the right moves in his film career, but his music always stood up as classic, and this is no exception." Reply
"Early Chick shows his remarkable skill as a player and composer already. Very very good" Reply
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Jboy56 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"My favorite Shorter album. While every cut is a winner, the title cut is one of the all time greats and the surprising Chief Crazy Horse is close behind." Reply
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Fischman | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 55 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% |
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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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