Chris DeMakes A Podcast THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#80 - #61)
Nov 22, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of music as the hosts uncover albums ranked from #80 to #61. They explore Fiona Apple's powerful debut and debate the goth essence of The Cure's Disintegration. Missy Elliott’s unique production shines, along with Paramore's evolution through Riot! Peter Gabriel's So and Van Halen's iconic 1984 spark lively discussions. From Carole King's Tapestry to the raw energy of Wu-Tang Clan's Enter the Wu-Tang, each pick reveals surprises and deep connections to music history. Tune in for debates, insights, and nostalgia!
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Transparent, Math-Driven Ranking
- Chris aggregated over 100 people's top-20 lists using a points system to produce The Thundred ranking.
- He did not editorialize results and kept raw math as the final outcome.
No Editorial Tweaks — Raw Scores Win
- Matt confirms Chris did not edit results and notes the list allowed back-to-back albums by the same artist.
- The process prioritized raw score over perceived variety or editorial balance.
Discovering Fiona Apple's Debut
- Matt recalls being a mid-90s alternative fan and hearing Fiona Apple's debut everywhere.
- He praises the album's genre breadth and calls it one of the most impressive 90s debuts.