Top 99 Greatest Music Albums by timtooky

Please note: This list is an expression of personal likings. There's no attempt to measure the unique quality of a record.

I apologize, that this list will not meet the tastes of all readers. In fact I know that my musical preferences are mostly far away from "professional" reviewers or people, who are inside music.

To avoid confusion or missunderstandings, i would like to explain my rating scheme:

--------- Epoch-Making ------------
100% - I will assign this rating only 1 time.
95% - I will assign this rating max. 3 times.
90% - I will assign this rating max. 6 times.

--------- Gigantic ------------
85% - I will assign this rating max. 10 times.
80% - I will assign this rating max. 20 times.

--------- Outstanding ------------
75% - I will assign this rating max. 40 times.
70% - I will assign this rating max. 60 times.

--------- Very Good ------------
65% - I will assign this rating max. 100 times.
60% - I will assign this rating max. 200 times.

--------- Good ------------
50% - 55%

--------- Worth Mentioning ------------
40% - 45%

--------- Acceptable ------------
30% - 35%

--------- Not My Cup Of Tea ------------
15% - 25%

--------- Annoying ------------
10%

--------- What The ****? ------------
5%

• Chart updated: 02/27/2024 23:15
• (Created: 03/27/2016 12:05).
• Chart size: 99 albums.

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The Wall 

 Pink Floyd

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No album impressed me in a such intense and long-term way. The collection of songs is varied and yet belonging together. Listening to it is exhaustive, uplifting, inspiring and depressiv. The lyrics are intelligent and full of expression. Though the musical claim is a little bit under TDSOTM this one is more smashing and all-consuming. A total listening-experience from the beginning to the end. And finally there is the best ever performed song on this one: "Comfortably Numb". [First added to this chart: 03/27/2016]

Year of Release:

1979

Appears in:

2,204 charts

Rank Score:

29,978

Rank in 1979:

2

Rank in 1970s:

7

Overall Rank:

29

Average Rating:

 87 (3,413 votes)

Comments:

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The Beatles (The White Album) 

 The Beatles

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What an unbelievable collection of songs here! It's still inconceivable how ONE BAND could create such an variety of absolutely flawless songs. Every single song is perfect in its special way. One could listen to this without one boring second. And the best Beatles song comes around: "While My Guitar..." [First added to this chart: 03/27/2016]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

2,867 charts

Rank Score:

43,113

Rank in 1968:

1

Rank in 1960s:

6

Overall Rank:

13

Average Rating:

 89 (3,733 votes)

Comments:

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The Dark Side Of The Moon 

 Pink Floyd

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The best overall musical performance of a band ever. Everything is just perfect. One could listen to it 1000 times and it's not losing a quantum. And "Time" has such an inexplicable greatness - goosebumps all over. [First added to this chart: 03/27/2016]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

4,043 charts

Rank Score:

70,819

Rank in 1973:

1

Rank in 1970s:

1

Overall Rank:

2

Average Rating:

 92 (5,206 votes)

Comments:

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Talkie Walkie 

 Air

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10 absolutely perfect songs. The lyrics are a little bit ordinary, but I could listen to this one over and over again. It's so floating, relaxing and propulsive. Best songs: "Biological" and "Another day" [First added to this chart: 03/27/2016]

Year of Release:

2004

Appears in:

179 charts

Rank Score:

1,037

Rank in 2004:

28

Rank in 2000s:

264

Overall Rank:

1,649

Average Rating:

 76 (270 votes)

Comments:

9

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Wish You Were Here 

 Pink Floyd

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Shine On You Crazy Diamond is the ONLY song we made, on which I wouldn't change a thing. It's perfect. (Rick Wright)
Yep. [First added to this chart: 03/27/2016]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

2,914 charts

Rank Score:

50,539

Rank in 1975:

1

Rank in 1970s:

2

Overall Rank:

8

Average Rating:

 91 (3,947 votes)

Comments:

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Moon Safari 

 Air

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Another perfect album from the french duo. "La femme d'argent" is so f***ing cool - it hurts. [First added to this chart: 03/27/2016]

Year of Release:

1998

Appears in:

806 charts

Rank Score:

7,012

Rank in 1998:

3

Rank in 1990s:

49

Overall Rank:

247

Average Rating:

 81 (983 votes)

Comments:

63

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The Joshua Tree 

 U2

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Maybe one of the best record producings of all time. You will probably not recognize Brian Enos influence on this record, but it may not be underestimated. U2 were on the edge to become a huge band and all they needed was a little push in the right direction. Brian felt that and added just a little bit without loosing the core idea of the band. Out came a timeless masterpiece filled with platinum singles and song jewels, you may discover even 20 years later. The best song from U2 is on this record: Running to Stand Still. But I enjoy also Red Hill Mining Town every time I listen to it. [First added to this chart: 03/27/2016]

Year of Release:

1987

Appears in:

1,814 charts

Rank Score:

19,895

Rank in 1987:

1

Rank in 1980s:

6

Overall Rank:

52

Average Rating:

 83 (2,390 votes)

Comments:

226

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It's My Life 

 Talk Talk

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Ok. Everybody knows that Talk Talk became better and better with the years and most reviewers look onto this record with graceful smile. Some kind of a synth based youthful sin. Not me. I love this record so much. In my eyes it's the best synthpop album ever made.
But how can I...?
Now look, it's quite easy: How do you recognize a real great record? There are 2 or 3 timeless hits on it, still played on the radio 30 or 40 years later. But if you ask reviewers to pick a favourite song, everyone points out on any track - but the hits. And everyone picks 2 different songs. That explanation perfectly fits to this album.
Btw my 2 picks are: The Last Time & It's You. [First added to this chart: 02/06/2021]

Year of Release:

1984

Appears in:

188 charts

Rank Score:

1,097

Rank in 1984:

23

Rank in 1980s:

242

Overall Rank:

1,570

Average Rating:

 76 (258 votes)

Comments:

11

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show 
Soundtrack

 Various Artists

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Hated this one, when I heard it the first time nearly 30 years ago: Witty voices, stupid lyrics and strange people. What the? XO(

And today? Witty voices, stupid lyrics, strange people. Never reached again. :O)

The 4 (resp. 8) songs from Rose Tint My World to the end are the best glamrock-quadruple ever made. (Sorry, David and Marc.) [First added to this chart: 03/27/2016]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

110 charts

Rank Score:

662

Rank in 1975:

43

Rank in 1970s:

458

Overall Rank:

2,406

Average Rating:

 75 (127 votes)

Comments:

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Nevermind 

 Nirvana

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Smashed into my world like a unexpected hurricane. Everybody was listening to it AND it was just brilliant. The last album I remember, which critics AND masses liked. What a merit! Best Songs beneath the alltime greatest song SLTS are Something In The Way and Territorial Pissings. [First added to this chart: 03/27/2016]

Year of Release:

1991

Appears in:

3,112 charts

Rank Score:

41,961

Rank in 1991:

1

Rank in 1990s:

2

Overall Rank:

14

Average Rating:

 87 (4,237 votes)

Comments:

407

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Top 99 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	0	0%
1960s	11	11%
1970s	14	14%
1980s	30	30%
1990s	19	19%
2000s	17	17%
2010s	8	8%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Pink Floyd	4	4%
The Beatles	4	4%
U2	3	3%
Talk Talk	3	3%
The Rolling Stones	3	3%
Metallica	3	3%
Feeder	3	3%
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Country	Albums	%
	47	47%
	23	23%
	11	11%
	5	5%
	3	3%
	3	3%
	2	2%
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90/100	01/19/2022 21:29	wizardalien	31	88/100
80/100	03/05/2021 21:45	Larcx13	1,092	86/100
65/100	01/09/2021 04:58	leniad	686	85/100
100/100	11/21/2020 15:11	DommeDamian	969	90/100
60/100	02/18/2020 04:19	HotZappsBoogaloo	79	81/100

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From wizardalien 01/19/2022 21:31

Nice. Love the appreciation for Feeder, Urban Hymns and Little Fictions.

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From HotZappsBoogaloo 02/18/2020 04:19

Good chart, just not really my taste

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95/100

From EyeKanFly 01/23/2020 21:21

Wow, this is one of my favorite charts I've seen. A lot in common but a lot unique. I'll have to check out a lot of the German albums!

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90/100

From ExTeaSea 04/13/2019 16:25

Great chart! Love that you have multiple Grandaddy albums.

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70/100

From JulianR 12/14/2017 03:09

Nice stuff! I would highly recommend "Hand Cannot Erase" by Steven Wilson. He's a modern prog rocker, with metal tendencies. That album is an anthemic prog-rock masterpeice; it reminds me a lot of the wall in some ways. It might be hard to get into first listen, but I'd give it a couple goes.

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55/100

From BassCadet 06/29/2016 17:47

I like your rating scheme and think its interesting albeit your taste and mine don't really align :/

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65/100

From buzzdainer 05/30/2016 00:59

Good chart! I appreciate your love for OK Computer and Pet Sounds.

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From baystateoftheart 05/01/2016 16:07

Wow, this chart has improved so much since I last saw it! Props!

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