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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93913 Lotosblume Die Flippers · Dino Music · 1989 5.600

93914 Inspiration Elkie Brooks · Telstar Records · 1989 5.600

93915

Rio Conchos Jerry Goldsmith · Intrada · 1989 5.600

93916

Jouez le cinq Isabelle Antena · Les Disques du Crépuscule · 1989 5.600

93917 Invitation Beau Heart · wea · 1989 5.600

93918 Ginger Ale Afternoon Willie Dixon · Varèse Sarabande · 1989 5.600

93919 AC Black AC Black · Motown · 1989 5.600

93920

Technique New Order · Rough Trade · 1989 5.600

93921

Singles Collection: The London Years The Rolling Stones · ABKCO · 1989 5.600

93922 Idomeneo Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Deutsche Grammophon · 1990 5.600

93923 While the Gate Is Open Gary Thomas · JMT · 1990 5.600

93924 Nothin’ Goes Here Zero · 1990 5.600

93925

Alive Flairck · 1990 5.600

93926

pavillon noir Soldat Louis · CBS · 1990 5.600

93927 Haven Spasmodique · 1990 5.600

93928 On Praying Ground Doc Watson · Sugar Hill Records · 1990 5.600

93929 Every Brilliant Eye Died Pretty · Beggars Banquet · 1990 5.600

93930 Ain Soph Ain Soph · Staalplaat · 1990 5.600

93931 The Odd Get Even Shadowfax · 1990 5.600

93932 Terre des hommes Mitsou · isba · 1990 5.600

93933 Profile: The Ultimate Sparks Collection Sparks · Rhino · 1991 5.600

93934

Ellis Marsalis Trio The Ellis Marsalis Trio · Blue Note · 1991 5.600

93935 Absolutely Jocelyn Brown · 1991 5.600

93936 Alive Ratcat · rooArt · 1991 5.600