Best Albums of 1965
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"This is essential listening with Dylan creating one of the greatest records of his career on here. It is consistent in style and tone leading to a cohesive listen that feels extremely fulfilling by the time you reach the end of the masterpiece that is Desolation Row. This isn't the only masterpie..." Reply
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1965
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"This might not be a popular opinion but I consider this album to be better than both "The White Album" and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". The compositions, songwriting, the emotions, the singing... just top-notch. Some of the songs even at their most simplest, really do have a long-term..." Reply
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KHAN2705 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +12 votes (12 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1965
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"I said the exact same thing to my friend last night." Reply
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joannajewsom | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +9 votes (9 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1965
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"The pinnacle of Bob to me. It has it all in this one and it brings it home darn well. Whatever you want this album has it. Powerful deep lyrics and a somber tone? It's Alright Ma. Hilarious rambling and a story song? 115th Dream. Borderline folk-rap? Subterranean Homesick Blues. Classy love songs..." Reply
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1965
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"Even though it's very chaotic and not really cohesive, I find this album a bit underrated. Sure, Rubber Soul is the first absolute classic Beatles album, but the artistic leap from Beatles for Sale to Help! is even greater than the one from Help! to Rubber Soul. Sure it has a lot of filler or ave..." Reply
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Daydreamer | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1965
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"Three reasons this album so incredible. 1. Otis Redding's voice is beyond belief. 2. The musicians: Backed by Steve Cropper - lead guitar/ Donald Dunn - bass/ Isaac Hayes – keyboards/ Al Jackson, Jr. – drums/ The Memphis Horns 3.The songs: Redding wasn't just an interpreter of other people's song..." Reply
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~SMiLE~ | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1965
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"I was brought to Nina Simone by two sources: an ex-girlfriend who put Jeff Buckley's cover of Simone's lurching, offbeat a capella tune "Be My Husband" on a beloved playlist, and the scene at the end of the movie Before Sunset when Ethan Hawke's character, Jesse, puts on a live Nina Simone CD bel..." Reply
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buzzdainer | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"For some reason The Who took a little longer to grow on me than the other British Invasion bands, but once they caught hold they are great. This is an impressive debut that was apparently considered rebellious at the the time. The title track is an obvious anthem." Reply
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"One of the Beach Boys most interesting albums. It is the transition album between The Beach Boys as a surf novelty act and The Beach Boys that would make "higher art" albums in the late 60s and early 70s. Even the album itself is neatly split between catchy pop songs (side 1) and longer ballads (..." Reply
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1965
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"What has Beethoven got to do with Christmas? Everyone talks about how "great" Beethoven was. Beethoven wasn't so great. He never got his picture on bubblegum cards, did he? Have you ever seen his picture on a bubblegum card? Hmmm? How can you say someone is great who's never had his picture on bu..." Reply
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ShaneSpear | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +22 votes (23 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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1965
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Total albums: 696. Page 1 of 70
Best Albums of 1965 composition
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| Various Artists | 7 | 1% | |
| The Beatles | 6 | 1% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 6 | 1% | |
| Sun Ra | 5 | 1% | |
| The Supremes | 5 | 1% | |
| Frank Sinatra | 5 | 1% | |
| The Animals | 5 | 1% | |
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384 | 55% | |
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117 | 17% | |
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35 | 5% | |
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19 | 3% | |
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18 | 3% | |
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16 | 2% | |
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13 | 2% | |
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Best Albums of 1965 chart changes
| Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month |
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Up 3 from 99th to 96th |
Up 2 from 36th to 34th |
Up 1 from 95th to 94th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 7 from 34th to 41st |
Down 2 from 46th to 48th |
Down 2 from 93rd to 95th |
