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?

The full board · page 1980

47497 Shine Estelle · HomeSchool Records · 2008 18.960

47498 Inspiration Information Amp Fiddler · Strut · 2008 18.960

47499 4 JOHAN · Excelsior Recordings · 2009 18.960

47500 Gazing at the Moonlight Hopsin · Ruthless Records · 2009 18.960

47501 Meredead Leaves’ Eyes · Napalm Records · 2011 18.960

47502 Stone Blues Ken McIntyre · New Jazz · 1961 18.920

47503 Elisir Roberto Vecchioni · Philips · 1976 18.920

47504 Nito Mestre y Los Desconocidos de Siempre Nito Mestre y Los Desconocidos de Siempre · Microfon · 1977 18.920

47505 Gypsy Folk Tales Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers · Roulette · 1977 18.920

47506 Safari Boys Sharp Ties · EMI Music Greece · 1982 18.920

47507 Καρυωτάκης: 13 τραγούδια Λένα Πλάτωνος · Lyra · 1982 18.920

47508 Nada / Gloco Bérurier Noir · Shin Produc · 1983 18.920

47509 Blows a Fuse Earl Bostic · Charly R&B · 1985 18.920

47510

Miles Miles Jaye · Island · 1987 18.920

47511 Forever Yours Tony Terry · Epic · 1987 18.920

47512

Illumination Elements · RCA Novus · 1988 18.920

47513 A Promise Is a Promise Lyres · Star Records · 1988 18.920

47514 Be Yourself Patti LaBelle · MCA Records · 1989 18.920

47515 Me and Mr. Ray Miracle Legion · Rough Trade · 1989 18.920

47516 Black Angels Kronos Quartet · Nonesuch · 1990 18.920

47517 Great Day The Staple Singers · Milestone · 1991 18.920

47518 Pairing Off Phil Woods Septet · Prestige · 1991 18.920

47519 North America Curlew · Moers Music · 1991 18.920

47520 Maroons Geri Allen · Blue Note · 1992 18.920