Yahoo music columnist ranks his(and ours?) top 20 albums of all time: (Europe, AC/DC)

DJ Phoenix · 07-30-2008, 02:24 AM

Oh boy!!! I usually dont take stock in anything this guy says, and this is proof as to why I dont. Of course, this is HIS opinion, but Im curious to see if others feel as he does? He left off a few I'd have put on the list, but thats just me. How AC/DC's "Back In Black" & a few others didnt make the list, is beyond me? but again, this is HIS list, and HIS opinion. I also wouldn't put Stevie Wonder as my #1, no disrespect to Stevie, but not my #1. Plus, his numbers of albums sold, are a bit off, WAY off. ( I could swear MJ sold like 50+ million of Thriller?).

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NSW · 07-30-2008, 07:12 AM

Actually, according to the article that appears before the list of albums, this isn't his opinion, but the result of a mathmatical formula he came up with for calculating the Top 20 albums. Also, he mentions that his list is based solely on the American market, and does not include the European market, or any other market for that matter, because he felt it would complicate his results. So, if he's only including the American market, that would explain why his numbers look way off.

Having said that, after reviewing this guy's "method" and considering this is supposed to be representative of the American market only, the list is probably pretty accurate. I will admit though, I did think it was odd that Stevie Wonder was # 1. I don't know why. I guess I just didn't think he was that widely appreciated.

Double X · 07-30-2008, 01:40 PM

It's alright, the number #1 album is amazing though.

It's okay but I don't like formulas that take sales into standing though. It's like saying the Jonas brothers are good because almost every girl in my high school likes them.

lucifer_sam · 07-30-2008, 01:56 PM

Utter drivel. These are just the most popular albums, not the best. If The Eagles are ever in a REAL top albums list, I may have to beat the critic's face in.

But hatred aside, I could have sworn DSOTM sold more than that. Wasn't it just barely beaten by Thriller in terms of popularity?

WeeLittleHobbit · 08-01-2008, 05:05 PM

I lost respect for the list when I noticed that Sgt. Pepper was nowhere to be found on there. And Led Zeppelin IV should be above Physical Graffiti, although Physical Graffiti in it's own right is an awesome album. But I believe Zoso was more groundbreaking.

07-30-2008, 02:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
DJ Phoenix Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 202	Yahoo music columnist ranks his(and ours?) top 20 albums of all time: Oh boy!!! I usually dont take stock in anything this guy says, and this is proof as to why I dont. Of course, this is HIS opinion, but Im curious to see if others feel as he does? He left off a few I'd have put on the list, but thats just me. How AC/DC's "Back In Black" & a few others didnt make the list, is beyond me? but again, this is HIS list, and HIS opinion. I also wouldn't put Stevie Wonder as my #1, no disrespect to Stevie, but not my #1. Plus, his numbers of albums sold, are a bit off, WAY off. ( I could swear MJ sold like 50+ million of Thriller?). The Top 20 Albums of All Time (For Real) - The Y! Music Playlist Blog __________________ http://www.buffalobeast.com/134/50mo...2008-full.html Last edited by DJ Phoenix; 07-30-2008 at 02:29 AM.

07-30-2008, 07:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	Actually, according to the article that appears before the list of albums, this isn't his opinion, but the result of a mathmatical formula he came up with for calculating the Top 20 albums. Also, he mentions that his list is based solely on the American market, and does not include the European market, or any other market for that matter, because he felt it would complicate his results. So, if he's only including the American market, that would explain why his numbers look way off. Having said that, after reviewing this guy's "method" and considering this is supposed to be representative of the American market only, the list is probably pretty accurate. I will admit though, I did think it was odd that Stevie Wonder was # 1. I don't know why. I guess I just didn't think he was that widely appreciated. __________________ Hi.

07-30-2008, 01:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	Utter drivel. These are just the most popular albums, not the best. If The Eagles are ever in a REAL top albums list, I may have to beat the critic's face in. But hatred aside, I could have sworn DSOTM sold more than that. Wasn't it just barely beaten by Thriller in terms of popularity? __________________ first.am

08-01-2008, 05:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
WeeLittleHobbit The Stain Specialist Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 312	I lost respect for the list when I noticed that Sgt. Pepper was nowhere to be found on there. And Led Zeppelin IV should be above Physical Graffiti, although Physical Graffiti in it's own right is an awesome album. But I believe Zoso was more groundbreaking. __________________ Tommy: I'm funny how? Funny like a clown? I amuse you? I'm here to fcking amuse you? What do you mean, funny? How am I funny? Henry: You know, how you tell a story. Tommy*: I don't know. You said it. You said I'm funny. How am I funny?

07-30-2008, 01:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Double X sleepe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: boston Posts: 1,140	It's alright, the number #1 album is amazing though. It's okay but I don't like formulas that take sales into standing though. It's like saying the Jonas brothers are good because almost every girl in my high school likes them.