Best Albums of 1950
Listed below are the best albums of 1950 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 5 hours ago).
"Very entertaining exotica album ... very rich in its instruments, that lay the ground for Yma's insanely, out of this world good vocals!" Reply
"This is the concert that launched the big band era. After it popularized jazz, traditional "white" American music became increasingly blended with African American music with every passing decade. But it wasn't just an important event, it was also a breathtaking concert. With Benny Goodman's (mos..." [+] Reply
Year of Release:
1950
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Rank Score:
624
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"My first impression of this album is that it's a mixed bag. Some of the tracks sound a bit silly with Parker jamming at high speed over a gentle string section, while others mesh really well. More listens are needed." Reply
"A good album from a folk music legend. So Long and Dust Can't Kill Me are the highlights for me." Reply
"Ok jazz-pop / traditional pop record, but for me it lacks something to find it interesting." Reply
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"I bet these sounds amazed many in 1950. Most of the tricks are repeated so often that they lose their punch. But surely nobody could fail with these songs. Mr Paul is the first guitar genius, probably." Reply
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"Her phrasing and choice of material are flawless. The "Little Sparrow" deserves more recognition today." Reply
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"Jazz orchestral compositions. A mixed bag" Reply
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Best Albums of 1950 composition
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| Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic | 3 | 2% | |
| Édith Piaf | 3 | 2% | |
| Arturo Toscanini / NBC Symphony Orchestra | 2 | 2% | |
| Les Brown And His Band Of Renown | 2 | 2% | |
| Various Artists | 2 | 2% | |
| Sidney Bechet | 2 | 2% | |
| André Cluytens / Orchestre Et Choeur Du Théâtre National De L'Opéra-Comique | 2 | 2% | |
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85 | 69% | |
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8 | 6% | |
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7 | 6% | |
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5 | 4% | |
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3 | 2% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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