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The 30 Greatest Albums of 1984 by Paste (2024)  United States
Founded in 2002 and based in Atlanta, GA, USA, Paste (PasteMagazine.com) is an online culture magazine that covers music, movies, TV, comedy, games, books, comics, drinks and politics.
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Like A Virgin
by Madonna

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Chart composition (30 albums)
Artists: The Smiths (1 album), Talk Talk (1 album). (28 other).
Countries: United States (50%), United Kingdom (40%), Mixed Nationality (7%). (3% other).
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The 300 Greatest Albums of All Time (1-100) by Paste (2024)  United States
Founded in 2002 and based in Atlanta, GA, USA, Paste (PasteMagazine.com) is an online culture magazine that covers music, movies, TV, comedy, games, books, comics, drinks and politics.
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Songs In The Key Of Life
by Stevie Wonder

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Chart composition (100 albums)
Artists: The Beatles (4 albums), Joni Mitchell (2 albums). (94 other).
Decades: 1970s (27%), 1990s (21%), 1960s (20%), 1980s (15%). (17% other).
Countries: United States (70%), United Kingdom (18%), Mixed Nationality (5%). (7% other).
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Average Rating:  79 (1 vote) | 

100 Best Albums - 2024 Edition by Apple Music (2024)  United States
Apple Music is an audio and video streaming service developed by Apple Inc.
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The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill
by Lauryn Hill

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Chart composition (100 albums)
Artists: Beyoncé (2 albums), Radiohead (2 albums). (96 other).
Decades: 1990s (23%), 1970s (18%), 1980s (17%), 2010s (17%). (25% other).
Countries: United States (62%), United Kingdom (22%), Canada (4%). (12% other).
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Best Albums 1989 by Fast 'n' Bulbous (2024)  United States
Fast 'n' Bulbous is an alternative music website.
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13 Songs
by Fugazi

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Chart composition (99 albums)
Artists: Felt (UK) (1 album), The Ex (1 album). (97 other).
Countries: United States (47%), United Kingdom (30%), Australia (7%). (16% other).
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The 500 Greatest Albums Of The 1990s (1-100) by Uncut (2024)  United Kingdom
Uncut is a monthly magazine based in London.
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Loveless
by My Bloody Valentine

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Artists: Blur (4 albums), Pulp (3 albums). (93 other).
Countries: United Kingdom (49%), United States (41%), Mixed Nationality (4%). (6% other).
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Best Albums of the 1970s
1. The Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
2. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
3. The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars by David Bowie
4. Untitled (Led Zeppelin IV) by Led Zeppelin
5. London Calling by The Clash
6. Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
7. The Wall by Pink Floyd
8. Animals by Pink Floyd
9. Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
10. Who's Next by The Who
11. Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
12. Exile On Main St. by The Rolling Stones
13. Marquee Moon by Television
14. Hunky Dory by David Bowie
15. Pink Moon by Nick Drake
16. Paranoid by Black Sabbath
17. What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
18. Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
19. Low by David Bowie
20. Blue by Joni Mitchell
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