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100. Utada Hikaru - First Love (1999)
Points: 152
Submitters: MirrorcleMonster, Ash12345
J-Pop, Contemporary R&B
Dance Pop |
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First Love is the debut studio album by Japanese recording artist Utada Hikaru, released on 10th March, 1999 on Toshiba-EMI.
An R&B and dance-pop album, First Love centres on the theme of love and relationships. Songs like "Automatic" and "First Love" are prime examples of these themes. Critics' opinions of the album were generally favourable, praising Utada's songwriting and vocal delivery. In its first week of release, the album entered the Oricon Albums Chart at number one with over two million units sold. Since its release, First Love remains the highest selling Japanese and Asian album. It has sold over eleven million units worldwide.
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99. Dolly Parton - Jolene (1974)
Points: 152
Submitters: Achilles., wehan6
Nashville Sound, Country
Country Pop |
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Jolene is Dolly Parton's 13th solo studio album, produced by Bob Ferguson. It was released by RCA Records in February 27th, 1974.
The title track, "Jolene", tells the tale of a housewife confronting a beautiful seductress who she believes is having an affair with her husband. It became Parton's second solo number-one country single; it also was a moderate pop hit for her, and also did well in the United Kingdom. It has been covered by numerous performers.
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98. Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation (1988)
Points: 158
Submitters: AlexisNeiers, Lucas32, Mr. Fahrenheit
Noise-Rock, Alternative Rock
Post-Punk |
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Daydream Nation is the fifth studio album by American alternative rock band Sonic Youth. The band recorded the album between July and August 1988 at Greene St. Recording in New York City, and it was released in October by Enigma Records as a double album.
After Daydream Nation was released in October 1988, it received widespread acclaim from critics and earned Sonic Youth a major label deal. The album was ranked high in critics' year-end lists of 1988's best records, being voted second in The Village Voice's annual Pazz & Jop poll. Daydream Nation has since been widely considered to be Sonic Youth's greatest work, and an influence on the alternative and indie rock genres. It was chosen by the Library of Congress to be preserved in the National Recording Registry in 2005.
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97. Blondie - Parallel Lines (1978)
Points: 159
Submitters: DevonDreams, wehan6, Mr. Fahrenheit, Yayo
New Wave, Pop Rock
Power Pop, Punk Rock, Disco |
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Parallel Lines is the third studio album by the American rock band Blondie. It was released in September 1978 by Chrysalis Records to international commercial success.
It was the culmination of everything Blondie had been working toward, both musically and stylistically. It’s a modern pop record that nods to the past and looks to the future. As of 2008, the album had sold over 20 million copies worldwide. The album spawned several successful singles, notably the international hit "Heart of Glass", and the top 40 hit "One Way or Another".
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96. No Doubt - Tragic Kingdom (1995)
Points: 161
Submitters: collin, FantasyRide, PMM, Yayo
Alternative Rock, Third Wave Ska
Ska Punk |
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Tragic Kingdom is the third studio album by American rock band No Doubt. It was released on October 10, 1995 by Trauma Records, a division of Interscope Records.
The album received mostly positive reviews from music critics. At the 39th Annual Grammy Awards, No Doubt earned nominations for Best New Artist and Best Rock Album. Tragic Kingdom helped to initiate the ska revival of the 1990s, persuading record labels to sign more ska bands and helping them to attract more mainstream attention. The album was ranked number 441 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
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