The Groove

The greatest albums of all time

108,862 albums ranked by the Groove — music.nw’s own measure of renown. Not an opinion, a fact computed from the record. Why?

No. 1

Harvest

Neil Young · Warner Bros. Records · 1972

2,621.940

Why this number?

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42025 The Storm Moving Hearts · Tara · 1985 21.870

42026 The Collection: 20 Blues Greats Howlin’ Wolf · 1985 21.870

42027 First (The Sound of Music) Then Jerico · MCA Records · 1987 21.870

42028 Hop hop Aerolíneas Federales · DRO · 1987 21.870

42029 Out of the Abyss Manilla Road · Black Dragon Records · 1988 21.870

42030 The Zoo of Tranquillity Johannes Schmoelling · Theta · 1988 21.870

42031 Hell With the Lid Off MC 900 Ft Jesus · Nettwerk · 1989 21.870

42032 The Cinderella Theory George Clinton · Paisley Park · 1989 21.870

42033 The Lion Youssou N’Dour · Virgin · 1989 21.870

42034 Kinetic Faith Bride · 1991 21.870

42035 Reflecter Sun Dial · MIDI inc. · 1992 21.870

42036 Pottymouth Bratmobile · Kill Rock Stars · 1993 21.870

42037 Almost In Outside · Dorado · 1993 21.870

42038 Gun Talk Just‐Ice · Savage · 1993 21.870

42039 Why Is Everybody in Such a Hurry! Laid Back · Ariola · 1993 21.870

42040

The Legendary Batcave Tapes Alien Sex Fiend · Anagram Records · 1993 21.870

42041 Groove Collective Groove Collective · 1994 21.870

42042 Global Tekno Ultra-Sonic · Central Station · 1995 21.870

42043 Blood & Valour Bestial Warlust · Hells Headbangers Records · 1995 21.870

42044

Teenage Politics MxPx · Tooth & Nail Records · 1995 21.870

42045 Cuscuz Clã Chico César · MZA Music · 1996 21.870

42046 Christmas Island Jimmy Buffett · MCA Records · 1996 21.870

42047 Conquers Your Love Praga Khan · Antler-Subway · 1996 21.870

42048 Next Vanessa Williams · Mercury Records · 1997 21.870