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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31. (30) 1

The Velvet Underground & Nico 

 The Velvet Underground & Nico

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Favorite Track - Heroin

One of the most iconic albums of all time for a very good reason. [First added to this chart: 08/12/2018]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

2,986 charts

Rank Score:

45,633

Rank in 1967:

2

Rank in 1960s:

4

Overall Rank:

10

Average Rating:

 89 (3,462 votes)

Comments:

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32. (88) 56

Donuts 

 J Dilla

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[First added to this chart: 06/12/2022]

Year of Release:

2006

Appears in:

438 charts

Rank Score:

4,457

Rank in 2006:

7

Rank in 2000s:

65

Overall Rank:

398

Average Rating:

 81 (510 votes)

Comments:

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33. (31) 2

Teen Dream 

 Beach House

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Favorite Track - Walk In the Park

This album is a warm hug that brings comfort every time you give it a listen. [First added to this chart: 10/23/2018]

Year of Release:

2010

Appears in:

967 charts

Rank Score:

11,111

Rank in 2010:

4

Rank in 2010s:

12

Overall Rank:

136

Average Rating:

 83 (1,258 votes)

Comments:

115

34. (32) 2

I Could Live In Hope 

 Low

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Favorite Track - Lullaby

I love this band so much. I share religious and political views with them that makes my connection with their music even more potent. [First added to this chart: 03/20/2021]

Year of Release:

1994

Appears in:

252 charts

Rank Score:

1,710

Rank in 1994:

32

Rank in 1990s:

201

Overall Rank:

1,035

Average Rating:

 77 (294 votes)

Comments:

21

35. (33) 2

Sound Of Silver 

 LCD Soundsystem

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Favorite Track - Someone Great

The most consistent record by them. Not a single bad track on here. Groovy and catchy dance punk. [First added to this chart: 03/18/2021]

Year of Release:

2007

Appears in:

1,130 charts

Rank Score:

13,604

Rank in 2007:

2

Rank in 2000s:

11

Overall Rank:

96

Average Rating:

 84 (1,360 votes)

Comments:

83

36. (34) 2

The Low End Theory 

 A Tribe Called Quest

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Favorite Track - Excursions

The best hip hop album from the 90s in my opinion. Clever flows over some sick jazz beats [First added to this chart: 07/01/2018]

Year of Release:

1991

Appears in:

960 charts

Rank Score:

11,037

Rank in 1991:

6

Rank in 1990s:

29

Overall Rank:

137

Average Rating:

 85 (1,104 votes)

Comments:

65

37. (35) 2

For Emma, Forever Ago 

 Bon Iver

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Favorite Track - Flume

Sad boy music that manages to comfort without being optimistic. [First added to this chart: 12/04/2020]

Year of Release:

2007

Appears in:

1,182 charts

Rank Score:

12,732

Rank in 2007:

3

Rank in 2000s:

13

Overall Rank:

112

Average Rating:

 83 (1,504 votes)

Comments:

114

38. (36) 2

Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space 

 Spiritualized

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Favorite Track - Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating Through Space

I listened to this album for the first time while I laid in bed with covid so I have unique bond with it. Truly one of the best albums of the 90s. [First added to this chart: 02/09/2021]

Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

739 charts

Rank Score:

7,212

Rank in 1997:

5

Rank in 1990s:

47

Overall Rank:

237

Average Rating:

 82 (935 votes)

Comments:

64

39. (37) 2

The Black Parade 

 My Chemical Romance

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Favorite Track - Dead

Long liv emo! For those who say this is fake and pretentious you're a bitch [First added to this chart: 01/11/2021]

Year of Release:

2006

Appears in:

465 charts

Rank Score:

5,493

Rank in 2006:

5

Rank in 2000s:

49

Overall Rank:

328

Average Rating:

 74 (790 votes)

Comments:

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40. (38) 2

Twin Fantasy (Face To Face) 

 Car Seat Headrest

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Favorite Track - Body's [First added to this chart: 06/12/2022]

Year of Release:

2018

Appears in:

514 charts

Rank Score:

6,380

Rank in 2018:

1

Rank in 2010s:

34

Overall Rank:

272

Average Rating:

 82 (809 votes)

Comments:

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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	%
Slint	1	1%
フィッシュマンズ [Fishmans]	1	1%
Charles Mingus	1	1%
New Order	1	1%
Pixies	1	1%
A Tribe Called Quest	1	1%
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds	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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