Apple Music: The countdown for the '100 Best Albums of All Time' has started
Ready for the debates? No matter how much time and effort goes into it, Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums of All Time line-up is going to make a gazillion people proud and a select few catch feelings. No matter the debate, the countdown to the best projects of all time has started.
Apple Music’s ‘100 Best Albums of All Time’ line-up has started
While it’s going to take days before getting the full-fledged line-up, Apple Music has started the countdown going from the top of the list with albums from rap star Travis Scott, Usher and Tyler, the Creator making the cut.
The first 10 albums revealed today offer a glimpse into Apple Music’s unique approach with 100 Best. With seven of the 10 records hailing from this century, two from the 90s, only one from the 70s, and various genres of music represented here, the list spotlights contemporary artists like Tyler, The Creator; Robyn; Lorde; Travis Scott; Solange; Burial; and more who have helped define the century through their own music and its influence on others.
100: Body Talk - Robyn
99: Hotel California - The Eagles
98: ASTROWORLD - Travis Scott
97: Rage Against The Machine - Rage Against The Machine
96: Pure Heroine - Lorde
95: Confessions - USHER
94: Untrue - Burial
93: A Seat at the Table - Solange
92: Flower Boy - Tyler, The Creator
91: Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 - George Michael
We’re bringing our 100 Best Albums to life with a countdown celebration, revealing 10 albums each day for the next 10 days, along with a brand new 100 Best microsite, new and exclusive content, dedicated Apple Music radio episodes, and much more. The countdown will culminate on the final day, May 22, with the reveal of Apple Music’s top 10 albums of all time during a live broadcast radio special.
“100 Best brings together all of the things that make Apple Music the best service for music lovers — human curation at its peak, an appreciation for the art of storytelling, and unparalleled knowledge of music and an even deeper love for it,” said Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s head of content and editorial. “We have been working on this for a very long time and it’s something we are all incredibly proud of and excited to share with the world.”
How we got here: Apple Music’s editorial team, as well as input from a hand-selected list of artists, songwriters, producers, and experts across the music industry worked together to craft this list. With 100 Best we’re bringing a 21st century modern perspective to an already established and beloved format. Giving artists a platform to tell their stories and enabling discovery through human curation has been a foundational message for Apple Music since day one.
