Apple Music Reveals Its Top 10 Albums of All Time Music Chat

[Tom]

Apple Music today unveiled its list of the top 10 albums of all time, with Lauryn Hill's "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" securing the number one spot.

The announcement is part of a 10-day countdown event culminating in a special finale featuring discussions with prominent artists and Apple Music hosts. "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," released in 1998, was praised for its impact and relevance. Hill was given an award made of blasted anodized aluminum sourced from recycled Apple products. The top 10 albums list is as follows:

• 1. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998), Lauryn Hill
• 2. Thriller (1982), Michael Jackson
• 3. Abbey Road (1969), The Beatles
• 4. Purple Rain (1984), Prince & The Revolution
• 5. Blonde (2016), Frank Ocean
• 6. Songs in the Key of Life (1976), Stevie Wonder
• 7. good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012), Kendrick Lamar
• 8. Back to Black (2006), Amy Winehouse
• 9. Nevermind (1991), Nirvana
• 10. Lemonade (2016), Beyoncé

The selection process involved Apple Music experts and a group of artists, songwriters, producers, and industry professionals. This ranking is described as a modern, 21st-century evaluation of the greatest records ever made, created independently of streaming statistics.

In addition to the top 10 list, Apple Music has created 100 audio vignettes to accompany each album on the list, providing context and stories behind the records. These vignettes, along with additional content, are available across Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books.

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Apple Music Top 10

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[Dylan]

What a strange list, one or two I can agree with albeit maybe not the positions but some are just weird. Beyonce, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar? Really?

I'm assuming it is based on streaming figures.

 

[Ginger Ted]

Okay, I've only listened to 6 of those albums but that is a ridiculous list!

 

[Gemma]

Is this just a list to create a heated debate?!

I'm assuming it is based on streaming figures.

The list is an editorial statement, fully independent of any streaming numbers on Apple Music — a love letter to the records that have shaped the world music lovers live and listen in.

They are having a laugh aren't they?

 

[Donna]

Definitely wouldn't be my top 10 but, of course, it's highly subjective.

Just look at the 100 best albums list from others (Discogs, Rolling Stone mag, Consequence, etc) to compare.