Apple Music has ranked Beyoncé’s self titled as the 36th greatest album of all time
NewsLooks like it’s shaping up to be one album per artist though. And that’s a damned controversy if she tops off at 36.
Here's the thing, Stevie Wonder and Prince have already had one of their albums named, and I would be shocked if they ended up at 44 and 41 respectively.
I know. And the Prince album wasn't Purple Rain. With only 30 albums left, people are inevitably going to be mad.
Literally. MJ also has Off the Wall and Thriller, while the Beatles have a few albums that deserve to make it.
and Bad.
Yeah. There is absolutely no way Songs in the Key of Life isn’t on the list period, much less not being near the top. Innervisions in the 40’s was already a bit eyebrow raising.
Literally. Like watch T- lady get top 10 and it be some random album or like some new small artists get up there
What ever is before this better be worth it and not some TikTok/ social media buzzed album from a small artist
i see taylor coming 9th for folklore
I’d rather it be 1989
wtf is T-lady, isn’t that a slur for people who are transgender? is there some hugely popular trans artist right now? O.o
Girlll nooo it has nothing to do with transgender or sexuality. I was talking about Taylor. I just didn’t want to say the full name or the swiftest that lurk this sub would try to start mess
Omg I am a dumbass lmao
I’m assuming they mean Taylor but that could be wrong
They did. I am just an idiot
Does she really live rent free in your mind?
Beyoncé, yes
Don't be dense. You know who I meant with "she"
I’m sorry I mentioned your cult leader once and somehow she’s all up in my mind even though I don’t even care about her
Me too
Actually, Radiohead today got their second album on the list! I don’t think it will be the case for Beyoncé, but certainly for Prince and the Beatles. Taylor in the top 20 though… it hurts!
I am glad to be wrong and we got Lemonade at #10
I’m so confused. I read the lemonade was number 10.
Visual album was completely groundbreaking at the time, so I can totally understand this. She dropped it out of nowhere and successfully created a visual concept album that went mainstream. I really think it was a completely new side to Beyoncé, too. She stopped being as commercial as her previous stuff.
It was such a fun time to be alive 😭 I was 21 and screaming Drunk in Love and Flawless.
Yeah it really deserves the spot
Yeah I get why people think her other albums should be on there instead, but that album changed music so much
It literally changed artist releases from Tuesday to Friday
what artists were releasing tuesday? i cannot find a single album or song released on a tuesday even before self titled
It was the standard release day up until that point - Tuesday is typically when new items ship in the U.S., or it used to be. However, she released self-titled late on a Friday in December, 2013 and not long after that Friday became the standard day to release new projects.
alright, thank you!
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I’d personally pick lemonade or renaissance but it’s still a good choice
I'd have picked Lemonade!
I think it was a monumental moment for her and the industry. This isn't just picked by music critics but by actual professionals in the industry. Lemonade or Renaissance may be better for us but "Beyoncé" was so much more impactful for people in the industry
It 100% deserves the spot. That album was monumental at the time and it actually got me into Beyoncé for real.
This album was an iTunes (Apple) historical event so I see why they favor it over the rest - if the one album per artist thing turns out to be true.
I see you I was 21 too and I did the same!😭
It was a GOOD time
deserved, my favourite from B and the album that raised her from 'pop star' to 'pop icon'
I agree. The album deserves a place. I think lemonade Cc and renaissance are better but this is deserved.
Ha! I knew lemonade was on the podium
They just posted Lemonade is an album that deserves every award and everything! And Renaissance too, it made me sad that Renaissance wasn’t one of the 100 greatest albums of all times
i’m real curious what’s #1 realllll curious
Probably one of The Beatles album or Thriller.
Im guessing the same, then Miseducation of Lauryn Hill somewhere in top 3-5
Probably that U2 album I haven’t been able to scrub off my phone
I agree with everyone that lemonade and reni should be on this list before self titled. Don’t forget that this album has a special place in apple’s heart as it was released exclusively through iTunes initially.
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Lemonade top 10
Unpopular opinion but this deserves it over lemonade. The replay value of this album tops lemonade. It’s a musical experience, it’s fun (flawless 7/11 etc) it’s emotional (blue heaven) it’s sexy it’s literally pop perfection.
Yesss self-titled Stan!!!!
I 100% agree. This album changed beyonces career. Lemonade/ Renaissance might be fan faves, but Self Titled is less niche.
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Formation> 7/11
6 inch heels > flawless
I agree but 711 is a bonus track added later, and you likely mean Flawless remix which was also added later. Not too mad had you picked any other songs it would still hold truth though.
The OG flawless too! They were just examples though my point stands
This impeccable taste. 💅🏻
The first one sure the latter one hell nah
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I love self-titled, but if it’s her only entry this is wrong!!! Renaissance, Lemonade, and Cowboy Carter are better albums
I personally agree but I get why they put this one
4 is a better album too. 🤭
Get behind me
Agreed.
The fact people are downvoting you is ridiculous! They’re welcome to disagree but why downvote? It’s not like inappropriate or against the rules which is the only reason people should. I’d like encoding group thing which is dangerous
It’s ok I’m going to keep it quiet like Beyonce. Pay no attention to the haters.
Bro, they would have hated me if I were Tim Cook. ✨An executive intervention✨ nothing but Beyoncé in the top 11, Homecoming, The Gift and Everything is Love included, idc.
I dont think these are handpicked by tim cook lol if it was we'd get that U2 album on #1
Not the U2 album 😂😭
Yea I know hence the ✨executive intervention ✨ bit. I meant if I could inhabit his body I would have intervened.
Love her but self titled over Lemonade would be insane
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I believe the list is based on albums that “changed how we consume music” and had a huge cultural impact. So it makes sense in that regard. I don’t think Renny or Lemonade has as wide a cultural impact (commercially) as self titled did.
Also the fact that Lemonade was withheld from Apple Music probably didn’t help matters.
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Things are about to get real controversial for the Bey detractors because Renaissance, Lemonade and Beyonce are all in the top 40.
So far it seems to be one album per artist so its not looking likely
Well, 2 out of 3.
Hahaha it wasn't until the revolver at 21 and the second radiohead yesterday that i even considered another beyonce. deserved though
I knew this one would be on the chart. The surprise drop literally shook the world, not to mention every song is a banger.
Yeah I think either Beyoncé or Lemonade should have gotten it. I'd have given it to lemonade but I'd rather Beyoncé than nothing
Happy cake day! 🍰
Thank you!!
Damn if they ignore Lemonade that would legit be a crime.
We all know that U2 album about to be #1
This list is based on a questionnaire that was sent to industry people including song writers, producers, etc. It wasn’t just made by the upper brass of Apple.
I think Beyoncé shows up at least one more time and it’s going to be Lemonade.
The list is missing Songs in the Key of Life, Purple Rain, and Thriller. They have mentioned Travis Scott and Take Care by Drake. Kendrick Lamar isn’t on the list yet. Either GKMC or TPAB will be on this list. I full expect these five albums to show up in the top 30.
YESSSSSSSSS
This is just a random fucking list but I do think BEYONCÉ, MJ, Janet. Will have 2
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I had to check out which albums were considered better but the whole list isn't out yet.
But Jagged Little Pill beating Beyonce? That was a blip in the 90s and what has she put out since then? Alanis Morissette isn't half the cultural icon that Beyonce is. I would put that album in the 80-90s range of greatest albums if it even made the cut.
This list has been a mess. If #1 is going to be something generic like The Beatles i’m going to be pissed
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Why do we care about Apple Music’s opinion?
Why can't we? It's also not their opinion it's the opinion of industry professionals
Sure you can. The question was about if you should.
Never one in my life I listened to an album of any artist and wondered to myself what “industry professionals” thought about it and how high they placed the album on a completely made-up ranking that doesn’t mean anything.
It doesn't but it's also nice to see an album you love getting the recognition it deserves
lemonade better be top 3
Why can't we just be happy that she got on the list rather than complaining about which album got one
you’re right im just messing around 😭
Nice. Wish it was Lemonade or RENAISSANCE though.
There’s no way Lemonade and Renaissance can’t be higher in the ranking though…
So far it seems to be one album per artist so its not looking likely
Im guessing Lemonade is the #1
So far it seems to be one album per artist so its not looking likely
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