Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by pjohnsongolf

This is my current Top 100 albums. My knowledge of music is expanding daily. I am a young 20 year old from small town Idaho but am far from a typical Idaho kid culturally and politically. This website has helped me so much and I’m grateful for all the amazing users on here!

Edit* As of 3/18/21 this will be limited to 1 album per artist



P.S. I am trying to make this as diverse as possible. (So there isn't a billion prog, Weezer, and Radiohead albums)

• Chart updated: 03/19/2023 23:45
• (Created: 06/30/2018 19:43).
• Chart size: 100 albums.

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Funeral 

 Arcade Fire

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Favorite Track- Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
Favorite Track - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)

This album has a certain magic to it. Right from the first time I played this album it has filled a special gap in my soul. [First added to this chart: 07/01/2018]

Year of Release:

2004

Appears in:

2,829 charts

Rank Score:

41,407

Rank in 2004:

1

Rank in 2000s:

3

Overall Rank:

15

Average Rating:

 88 (3,603 votes)

Comments:

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In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson) 

 King Crimson

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Favorite Track- 21st Century Schizoid Man

Damn, this is a gem. The first time I listened to this was after risking it and purchasing it on vinyl because they weren’t digital yet. I was blown away by this record and the fact that this happened in the 60s. [First added to this chart: 10/06/2018]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

1,991 charts

Rank Score:

31,700

Rank in 1969:

2

Rank in 1960s:

7

Overall Rank:

25

Average Rating:

 89 (2,355 votes)

Comments:

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In Utero 

 Nirvana

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Favorite Track- Pennyroyal Tea

I used to be a Nirvana hater. I thought they were incredibly overrated and boring. Then I actually started to listen to Nirvana and became a huge fan. To me In Utero is raw and true Nirvana. [First added to this chart: 09/04/2018]

Year of Release:

1993

Appears in:

1,715 charts

Rank Score:

19,311

Rank in 1993:

2

Rank in 1990s:

9

Overall Rank:

56

Average Rating:

 84 (2,616 votes)

Comments:

176

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Ants From Up There 

 Black Country, New Road

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Favorite Track - Basketball Shoes

This will likely keep moving up. I understand that this album as been hyped to high heaven and back everywhere you look. But this album combines all of my favorite genres together for a remarkable journey. There is not much more I can mention other this album as helped me through a mentally challenging early 2022. [First added to this chart: 04/17/2022]

Year of Release:

2022

Appears in:

523 charts

Rank Score:

5,601

Rank in 2022:

1

Rank in 2020s:

1

Overall Rank:

321

Average Rating:

 85 (549 votes)

Comments:

53

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The Lonesome Crowded West 

 Modest Mouse

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Favorite Track - Cowboy Dan

You'll start to see a trend of indie rock albums throughout my chart. Modest Mouse brings such great energy and passion on here that makes one of Indie rocks finest gems. [First added to this chart: 03/20/2021]

Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

712 charts

Rank Score:

9,080

Rank in 1997:

4

Rank in 1990s:

37

Overall Rank:

179

Average Rating:

 84 (936 votes)

Comments:

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The Soft Bulletin 

 The Flaming Lips

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Favorite Track - Feeling Yourself Disintegrate

This is a band that came to me at the right time. I had listened to them in the past yet felt underwhelmed by what I heard. I enjoyed Yoshimi from playing Rock Band as a younger child but this album especially seemed boring. One day I was traveling to Coeur D' Alene and decided to give it another try while driving through forest of Montana and upper Idaho. I then felt the emotion of this record as I gave it my full attention. I became entranced by Wayne's voice and psychedelic sounds throughout. I then could not stop listening to this record. Months later they came to a show in Ogden Utah which fed my love for them even more. Hearing Feeling Yourself Disintegrate live and the jam session that followed was a spiritual experience for me. [First added to this chart: 06/13/2021]

Year of Release:

1999

Appears in:

1,230 charts

Rank Score:

11,963

Rank in 1999:

2

Rank in 1990s:

24

Overall Rank:

120

Average Rating:

 83 (1,485 votes)

Comments:

119

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The Queen Is Dead 

 The Smiths

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Favorite Track- Bigmouth Strikes Again

The Smiths do something special to you. They make you not want to stop listening to them. Although my favorite Smiths tracks aren't on this album this is definitely their most cohesive and best album. [First added to this chart: 07/11/2018]

Year of Release:

1986

Appears in:

2,424 charts

Rank Score:

38,596

Rank in 1986:

1

Rank in 1980s:

1

Overall Rank:

17

Average Rating:

 88 (2,844 votes)

Comments:

265

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Blond 

 Frank Ocean

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Favorite Track - Nights

This album grows on you like nothing I have ever experienced. [First added to this chart: 06/12/2022]

Year of Release:

2016

Appears in:

842 charts

Rank Score:

14,493

Rank in 2016:

2

Rank in 2010s:

8

Overall Rank:

91

Average Rating:

 84 (1,064 votes)

Comments:

91

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Unknown Pleasures 

 Joy Division

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Favorite Track- Day of the Lords

Atmosphere is king in music and turns out to be a good song too. [First added to this chart: 09/17/2018]

Year of Release:

1979

Appears in:

1,919 charts

Rank Score:

24,906

Rank in 1979:

3

Rank in 1970s:

9

Overall Rank:

37

Average Rating:

 87 (2,277 votes)

Comments:

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Madvillainy 

 Madvillain

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Favorite Track - ALL CAPS

The greatest collab album ever imo. Here we have one of the greatest rappers and producers working together at the top of their game. The beats are just as great as the rhymes and this album has banger after banger. [First added to this chart: 09/27/2018]

Year of Release:

2004

Appears in:

1,020 charts

Rank Score:

16,139

Rank in 2004:

2

Rank in 2000s:

8

Overall Rank:

84

Average Rating:

 86 (1,169 votes)

Comments:

92

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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	0	0%
1960s	6	6%
1970s	12	12%
1980s	7	7%
1990s	24	24%
2000s	24	24%
2010s	20	20%
2020s	7	7%

Artist	Albums	%
Joy Division	1	1%
Brand New	1	1%
Cocteau Twins	1	1%
Playboi Carti	1	1%
Talking Heads	1	1%
The Stooges	1	1%
Nas	1	1%
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Country	Albums	%
	57	57%
	27	27%
	4	4%
	4	4%
	3	3%
	1	1%
	1	1%
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Top 100 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

Biggest climbers
Up 56 from 88th to 32nd Donuts by J Dilla
Up 22 from 46th to 24th Souvlaki by Slowdive
Up 1 from 22nd to 21st Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven by Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Biggest fallers
Down 2 from 27th to 29th In The Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel
Down 2 from 31st to 33rd Teen Dream by Beach House
Down 2 from 32nd to 34th I Could Live In Hope by Low

New entries
ATLiens by OutKast

Leavers
Aquemini by OutKast

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From ForegroundNoise 03/07/2024 13:32

Damn, my comment from a few years ago kinda sucked didn't it. This is a great chart, keep it up!

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From LoxiasV 09/02/2023 04:50

<3 good list

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From Moondance 09/01/2023 21:06

I like the 1 artist rule as it gives breadth to your chart. Also like that you have discovered Australian artists - your selections are great! We only have 2 albums in common - Grace & Remain In Light - but given that I could be your granddad, I wouldn't expect anything different. Enjoy & embrace your musical journey through life - it will always bring rich rewards.

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From Johnnyo 09/01/2023 20:09

Great chart and the notes really add depth to your picks. Great stuff

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From mrmcrook 11/23/2022 00:09

I like your notes. They always give a good personal touch to any chart.

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From seb7 06/02/2021 17:40

Flower Boy is not better than Igor, but I really like this list anyways. Very eclectic and reflects your taste very well.
Edit: I love all the picks and the Injury Reserve inclusion really sold me on this chart!!!!

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From Jbalbinolr 05/02/2021 23:40

A Pixies-lover love-letter to great-music.

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From sssvnnn 02/19/2021 10:44

I like your chart.

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From Mercury 02/17/2021 17:12

Thanks for your kind words on my 2021 chart. This chart is coming along quite nicely.

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From pjohnsongolf 12/21/2020 00:44

Man this kid has basic taste in music

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