Best Albums of 1950
Explore the best albums of 1950, based on over 2 million album rankings across 60,000 charts.
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"90/100 Magnum Opus" 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:
623
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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
"Solid fair from a folk legend." Reply
"Not bad for what it is" Reply
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"This was probably quite revolutionary at the time and to a certain degree still enjoyable today, but sounds pretty much like 1950s cartoon." Reply
"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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| Édith Piaf | 3 | 2% | |
| Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic | 3 | 2% | |
| Billie Holiday | 2 | 2% | |
| Jo Stafford | 2 | 2% | |
| Frank Sinatra | 2 | 2% | |
| Woody Guthrie | 2 | 2% | |
| Various Artists | 2 | 2% | |
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85 | 68% | |
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8 | 6% | |
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8 | 6% | |
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5 | 4% | |
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3 | 2% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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Best Albums of 1950 chart changes
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Up 22 from 62nd to 40th |
Up 8 from 25th to 17th |
Up 4 from 39th to 35th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 4 from 18th to 22nd |
Down 2 from 40th to 42nd |
Down 2 from 41st to 43rd |
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