Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by steve_o_619 
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- Chart updated: 03/28/2014 21:03
- (Created: 08/14/2011 19:43).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Written in the wake of Jeff Magnum's experience reading Anne Frank's diary, she is a reoccurring theme throughout the album. Bizarrely, this is often from the viewpoint of a narrator who is seemingly in love with her.
When Anne isn't mentioned, Jeff tells tales of two headed boys and cars careening from clouds. All this is then backed with a seriously strange array of instruments, leaving In the Aeroplane Over the Sea unlike anything else i've ever heard.
With that being said, this album is by no means a novelty choice for being different. Beyond all the superficial obscurities, In The Aeroplane Over The Sea is somehow heartrendingly honest. In fact, it is the single saddest thing i have ever listened too.
While it is far from everybody's cup or tea, and certainly isn't an easy listen, for me and many others this is simply the most beautiful record ever written. [First added to this chart: 08/14/2011]
When Anne isn't mentioned, Jeff tells tales of two headed boys and cars careening from clouds. All this is then backed with a seriously strange array of instruments, leaving In the Aeroplane Over the Sea unlike anything else i've ever heard.
With that being said, this album is by no means a novelty choice for being different. Beyond all the superficial obscurities, In The Aeroplane Over The Sea is somehow heartrendingly honest. In fact, it is the single saddest thing i have ever listened too.
While it is far from everybody's cup or tea, and certainly isn't an easy listen, for me and many others this is simply the most beautiful record ever written. [First added to this chart: 08/14/2011]
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1998
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By the release of Spirit of Eden in 1988, Talk Talk were unrecognisable from the pop sound that make them famous. They had been building to produced this, Spirit of Eden. A commercial failure but ambient masterpiece. Sweeping and ethereal, the album reaches its pinnacle "I Believe in You," which easily wins my choice for best song of the 80s.
Alan McGee of the Guardian described Spirit of Eden as "The sound of an artist being given the keys to the kingdom and returning with art."
I couldn't say it any better myself. [First added to this chart: 07/10/2013]
Alan McGee of the Guardian described Spirit of Eden as "The sound of an artist being given the keys to the kingdom and returning with art."
I couldn't say it any better myself. [First added to this chart: 07/10/2013]
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1988
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11,241
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While Disorder remains my favorite song, I would go as far as to say the middle 4 tracks are the best 4 track run on any record, ever.
Released just 11 months before Ian Curtis' death, Joy Division's debut is unsurprisingly both more accessible and less dark than Closer. All four members are on absolute top form for the entire album.
To put it very briefly, Unknown Pleasures is the best debut you will ever hear. [First added to this chart: 11/22/2012]
Released just 11 months before Ian Curtis' death, Joy Division's debut is unsurprisingly both more accessible and less dark than Closer. All four members are on absolute top form for the entire album.
To put it very briefly, Unknown Pleasures is the best debut you will ever hear. [First added to this chart: 11/22/2012]
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1979
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Pure pop perfection. Clever lyrics and catchy chorus's throughout, here is what every pop band should aspire to.
[First added to this chart: 08/14/2011]
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1996
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As ludicrously ambitious as the title suggests! "Mellon Collie and the Infinite sadness" is an absolute monster of an album. (It is twice the length of the next longest on my chart!)
From Slow ballads to hard rock, what really impresses here is the diversity. Never before nor since has a concept album been so jam packed with stand-alone great tracks without detracting from the concept as a whole.
For me, this album moved the Pumpkins to a league well above the standard laid down by the likes of Nirvana and Pearl Jam, and cemented Billy Corgan as one of the great songwriters of the generation. [First added to this chart: 08/13/2012]
From Slow ballads to hard rock, what really impresses here is the diversity. Never before nor since has a concept album been so jam packed with stand-alone great tracks without detracting from the concept as a whole.
For me, this album moved the Pumpkins to a league well above the standard laid down by the likes of Nirvana and Pearl Jam, and cemented Billy Corgan as one of the great songwriters of the generation. [First added to this chart: 08/13/2012]
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1995
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Guitar work at its finest. When combined with the assured vocals of Tom Verlaine, Marquee moon had all the ingredients of a classic.
[First added to this chart: 07/10/2013]
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1977
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21,732
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Just the happiest record ever written.
The ultimate summer soundtrack. [First added to this chart: 05/24/2013]
The ultimate summer soundtrack. [First added to this chart: 05/24/2013]
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1968
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Morrissey-Marr were a songwriting duo anyone can appreciate, and The Queen is Dead is undoubtedly Their best work. Marr's Jangly hooks are catchier than ever, and Morrissey spans his most melancholy, funny and imaginative all within this record.
Look no further, for this is THE Brit-pop album. [First added to this chart: 08/14/2011]
Look no further, for this is THE Brit-pop album. [First added to this chart: 08/14/2011]
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1986
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The sweeping orchestral movements that lace this rock classic elevate it to the realm of truly timeless. Very little from the 60's has aged this well!
[First added to this chart: 04/22/2013]
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1967
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Often compared to Bob Dylan, I would go as far as to say this surpasses anything done by the great man himself.
More than any other, this would be the one album on my chart which I would recommend to absolutely anyone, regardless of their taste. I cannot imagine any person not disliking this! [First added to this chart: 01/04/2012]
More than any other, this would be the one album on my chart which I would recommend to absolutely anyone, regardless of their taste. I cannot imagine any person not disliking this! [First added to this chart: 01/04/2012]
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2010
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 14 | 14% | |
| 1970s | 22 | 22% | |
| 1980s | 21 | 21% | |
| 1990s | 23 | 23% | |
| 2000s | 16 | 16% | |
| 2010s | 4 | 4% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Pixies | 1 | 1% | |
| Galaxie 500 | 1 | 1% | |
| The Jimi Hendrix Experience | 1 | 1% | |
| Brand New | 1 | 1% | |
| Built To Spill | 1 | 1% | |
| Dire Straits | 1 | 1% | |
| David Bowie | 1 | 1% | |
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 19 from 26th to 7th Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies |
| Up 14 from 25th to 11th Script Of The Bridge by The Chameleons |
| Up 13 from 99th to 86th What's Going On by Marvin Gaye |
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| Down 9 from 16th to 25th Souvlaki by Slowdive |
| Down 5 from 22nd to 27th The Doors by The Doors |
| Down 4 from 5th to 9th Forever Changes by Love |
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 I Can Hear The Heart Beating As Oneby Yo La Tengo |
| Leavers |
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 Funeralby Arcade Fire |
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88/100 (from 62 votes)
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85/100  | 04/20/2017 19:29 |  sssvnnn | | 83/100 |
100/100 | 09/02/2016 18:31 |  CharlieBarley | | 94/100 |
90/100 | 05/28/2016 13:39 | Seab | | 93/100 |
90/100 | 03/10/2016 17:09 | WillyMac | | 86/100 |
100/100 | 10/15/2015 22:15 | luis721 | | 93/100 |
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From sssvnnn 09/21/2016 23:32
sssvnnn 09/21/2016 23:32
Very good.
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From CharlieBarley 09/02/2016 18:28
CharlieBarley 09/02/2016 18:28
We have many albums and artists in common, 11 albums I think. And I have only done a Top 40!
Like to se a real mixture of American and British albums and the odd French one. Want to check out Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco as have heard a lot of good about it. Good chart!
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90/100
From WillyMac 03/10/2016 17:12
With 19 albums and 23 artists in common, how could I not be impressed with your chart? But it's the comments that really make it great. I have not heard many of the albums on your chart - using your comments as a guide to which ones I might like. Thanks.
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100/100
From HigherThanTheSun 05/19/2015 21:35
HigherThanTheSun 05/19/2015 21:35
Love all of it
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75/100
From gon2bed 01/14/2015 16:34
I'm amazed how people can just pick 1 album per act. Great that you have Radiohead, Massive and Love in there as well as we have 12 artists in common. Personally I couldn't help but choose more than 1 album by favourite bands.
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95/100
From Schnouttz 01/14/2015 15:30
Fantastic chart, detailed and varied.
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75/100
From BraddlesHendo 01/14/2015 13:51
Really great top 10 not self indulgent very honest and great comments
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100/100
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HazeyTwilight 10/12/2014 19:15
HazeyTwilight 10/12/2014 19:15
Our charts are actually a lot more similar than I thought. Many of your choices and artists resonate with me so much. Just going through this chart made me feel overjoyed. Everything just flows so well. It's now one of my favourite charts on this site.
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95/100
From pannkakesangen 09/03/2014 19:59
really love your chart man!
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Decurso 07/25/2014 17:41
Decurso 07/25/2014 17:41
A pretty diverse selection.
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