Popular streaming platform Apple Music She just made almost impossible – she published Ranking of the 100 best music albums of all time. The list was meticulously prepared by website experts who cooperated with valued artists, composers, producers, as well as people associated with the music industry (including journalists). In this way, the most objective quotation was created, which did not lack the biggest stars of the world stage.
“The creation of the list was extremely difficult on the one hand, and on the other – an exciting undertaking. We were entrusted with an impossible task consisting in choosing hundreds of the best albums. However, we love music, and a longer reflection on the pieces, albums and artists we loved was an amazing experience. If the list awakens the discussion among fans outside Apple Music and makes them passionate about their favorite music, we will think that our mission has been successful” – he said Loweglobal artistic director of Apple Music.
Apple Music has created a list of the best music records in history
The top ten ranking included both pop, R&B or hip-hop, as well as rock, grunge and jazz stars. There was a sixth album in the 10th place Beyonceentitled “Lemonade”. The album was released in 2016 and for many listeners defined the career of the pop star. Place 9. In turn, it belongs to Nirvany and the disc “Nevermind”which is considered one of the most important works of the music of the 90s and the symbol of the birth of Grunge.
The album was in position number 7 “Good kid, maad city” authorship Kendricka Lamarapraised by critics for the depth of texts, a coherent narrative and the opportunity to reflect on the search for their own identity. Place 6. Apple Music experts admitted “Songs in the key of life” Stevie Wonder. This is an ambitious, two -disc work combining soul, funk, jazz, pop and gospel, dealing with the topics of love, spirituality, racism and social life, which gained recognition of critics from around the world and several Grammy awards.
Another 5th place in the ranking was taken by the album “Blonde” Frank Oceanawhich was released in 2016 and was recognized as one of the most important publications of the decade. He became famous thanks to non -standard song structures, experimental sound, minimalism and emotional honesty. Position 4. Prince and The Revolution and the album “Pruple Rain”. The album achieved a huge commercial and artistic success, winning, among others Grammy and Oscar for the best film music. At the same time, the album was hailed as one of the most important publications of the 1980s and the peak achievement of Prince.
Who was at the top of the ranking of the 100 best albums of all time?
The podium of Apple Music’s quotation belongs to legends. Place 3. The team took The Beatles and the famous album “Abbey Road”. This is one of the team’s most valued works, also known for its iconic cover with a pedestrian crossing. Contains classics like “Come Together”, “Something” and “Here comes the sun”. The album is characterized by a mature sound, rich production and famous Medley on page B.
The second best album of all time turned out to be “Thriller” of the king of pop. Michael Jackson, released in 1982, became the best -selling publishing house in history. The album won as many as eight Grammy Awards and revolutionized not only popular music, but also the entire space of pop culture. The artist combined POP, ROCK, Funk and R&B here, thanks to which immortal hits were created “Billie Jean”, “Beat It” or title “Thriller”which still love generations of listeners to this day.
There was an album at the top of the Apple Music ranking “The Meducation of Lauryn Hill” from 1998 is a debut (and only) solo album Lauryn Hill. He won five Grammy statuettes and became a milestone for women in the world of hip-hop. It connects rap, soul, r & b and reggae, and his texts raise difficult topics of love, spirituality, motherhood and identity.