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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21. (22) 1

Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven 

 Godspeed You! Black Emperor

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[First added to this chart: 08/12/2018]

Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

1,068 charts

Rank Score:

14,855

Rank in 2000:

2

Rank in 2000s:

10

Overall Rank:

89

Average Rating:

 86 (1,296 votes)

Comments:

106

22. (21) 1

Loveless 

 My Bloody Valentine

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Favorite Track - When You Sleep

One of the albums that really altered my perception of music. Underneath the heavy layers upon layers of sounds are some of the most beautiful pop melodies ever written. Kevin Shields was a genius and his band put together a genre defining masterpiece. [First added to this chart: 09/27/2018]

Year of Release:

1991

Appears in:

2,113 charts

Rank Score:

33,670

Rank in 1991:

2

Rank in 1990s:

4

Overall Rank:

22

Average Rating:

 86 (2,413 votes)

Comments:

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Little Dark Age 

 MGMT

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Favorite Track - When You Die

MGMT has become one of my favorite bands. They have made some of greatest pop tracks of the 21st century. This album is definitely their most cohesive and has them making their best music yet. Synth pop with a demonic twist cane be quite lovely. [First added to this chart: 08/12/2018]

Year of Release:

2018

Appears in:

421 charts

Rank Score:

2,588

Rank in 2018:

7

Rank in 2010s:

106

Overall Rank:

702

Average Rating:

 80 (747 votes)

Comments:

67

24. (46) 22

Souvlaki 

 Slowdive

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[First added to this chart: 12/04/2020]

Year of Release:

1993

Appears in:

884 charts

Rank Score:

12,271

Rank in 1993:

4

Rank in 1990s:

22

Overall Rank:

116

Average Rating:

 85 (985 votes)

Comments:

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25. (24) 1

Spiderland 

 Slint

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Favorite Track - Washer

As post rock as become one of my favorite genres this has become one of my favorite albums. That combined with emo leaves us with one of the most unique albums ever. [First added to this chart: 05/02/2022]

Year of Release:

1991

Appears in:

1,024 charts

Rank Score:

13,897

Rank in 1991:

4

Rank in 1990s:

17

Overall Rank:

93

Average Rating:

 84 (1,241 votes)

Comments:

120

26. (25) 1

Kids See Ghosts 

 Kids See Ghosts

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Favorite Track - Cudi Montage

I have probably listened to this album more than any other due to its length. This is my favorite project by Kanye and Cudi adds so much to it. [First added to this chart: 07/01/2018]

Year of Release:

2018

Appears in:

504 charts

Rank Score:

4,679

Rank in 2018:

2

Rank in 2010s:

51

Overall Rank:

383

Average Rating:

 82 (815 votes)

Comments:

76

27. (26) 1

Close To The Edge 

 Yes

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Favorite Track - Title Track

After my senior year of high school I went through a mega prog phase. I was convinced that it was the peak of music. I have since repented but this album remains as one of my favorite albums. [First added to this chart: 10/06/2018]

Year of Release:

1972

Appears in:

1,138 charts

Rank Score:

14,499

Rank in 1972:

4

Rank in 1970s:

24

Overall Rank:

90

Average Rating:

 85 (1,423 votes)

Comments:

115

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By The Time I Get To Phoenix 

 Injury Reserve

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Favorite Track - Knees

This sounds like a musical apocalypse. This is so much more beyond what music should be. It is almost anti music in that sense. [First added to this chart: 01/24/2022]

Year of Release:

2021

Appears in:

166 charts

Rank Score:

948

Rank in 2021:

11

Rank in 2020s:

39

Overall Rank:

1,782

Average Rating:

 78 (184 votes)

Comments:

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29. (27) 2

In The Aeroplane Over The Sea 

 Neutral Milk Hotel

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Favorite Track - Holland, 1945

LMAO. This is what cool kids listen to. [First added to this chart: 07/01/2018]

Year of Release:

1998

Appears in:

2,384 charts

Rank Score:

39,156

Rank in 1998:

1

Rank in 1990s:

3

Overall Rank:

16

Average Rating:

 87 (2,877 votes)

Comments:

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30. (29) 1

Remain In Light 

 Talking Heads

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Favorite Track - Once In A Lifetime

A front loaded masterpiece that was years ahead of it's time. [First added to this chart: 10/21/2018]

Year of Release:

1980

Appears in:

1,967 charts

Rank Score:

30,578

Rank in 1980:

1

Rank in 1980s:

3

Overall Rank:

27

Average Rating:

 87 (2,227 votes)

Comments:

193

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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	%
The Postal Service	1	1%
Godspeed You! Black Emperor	1	1%
Kate Bush	1	1%
J Dilla	1	1%
Black Sabbath	1	1%
Spellling	1	1%
Arcade Fire	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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