Best Albums of 1960
Explore the best albums of 1960, based on over 2 million album rankings across 59,000 charts.
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"A fantastic jazz album that has hints of a Spanish influence scattered across all its tracks making for one of his most unique albums he has made. Miles Davis still leads the line on his trumpet on these brilliant compositions with the record opening on its strongest one with Concierto De Aranjue..." [+] Reply
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1960
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"Giant Steps is probably the best album of bop music ever recorded. It swings and Coltrane goes full out on this album. The tile track is appropriately named, given the large jumps he makes from note to note. "Mr P.C." is also great, but "Naima" is the best work on the album. It's a very emotional..." [+] Reply
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souplipton | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1960
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"I've probably owned this record for 15 years but never got around to properly listening to it until after she died. I have to say the girl could sing. Love that voice. As for the record though...this is one of the biggest disappointments ever. The material is pretty darned dull." Reply
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Bork | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1960
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"This has gotta be one of the greatest jazz records of all time, guys. For sure one of Mingus' best" Reply
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thirstyDog | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1960
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"The first studio album I've played from the King' a well balanced album of blues,popular and slow no.s, favourites here 'Reconsider Baby' and 'Girl of my best friend'." Reply
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1960
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"Baez is an important figure in the American folk revival and the development of folk rock, so some awareness of her is important. This is her debut album, and works well enough to give good idea of her singing and her style. It is also widely regarded as her most significant album. The songs are ..." [+] Reply
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1960
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727
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"This album is so wonderful, oh my god. I had no idea who Max Roach was (even liking jazz since my childhood), and I finished this album totally impressed. It is so fast-paced yet so meticulous, so angry yet so sensible. My favorite track is "Freedom Day", with the amazing Abbey Lincoln. Recommend!" Reply
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1960
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702
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"Really good guitar jazz album! Wes Montgomery was a great jazz musician in his era! Great guitarist as well! Some of my favorites are West Coast Blues, Gone With The Wind, and Airegin" Reply
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1960
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576
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"Such great songs. Such a master." Reply
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jhuik | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1960
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"One of the greatest tenor albums ever. One of the greatest jazz albums ever. This is a must for any fan of sax, jazz or hard bop." Reply
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Fischman | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1960
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Total albums: 525. Page 1 of 53
Best Albums of 1960 composition
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| Various Artists | 5 | 1% | |
| Fritz Reiner / Chicago Symphony Orchestra | 4 | 1% | |
| Duke Ellington | 4 | 1% | |
| Bruno Walter / Columbia Symphony Orchestra | 4 | 1% | |
| Wes Montgomery | 4 | 1% | |
| John Lee Hooker | 3 | 1% | |
| Bo Diddley | 3 | 1% | |
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380 | 72% | |
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31 | 6% | |
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13 | 2% | |
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12 | 2% | |
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10 | 2% | |
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