The 100 Greatest Singer-Songwriter Albums of All Time

Our editors put their stamp of approval on the 100 best-ever albums by artists who can do it themselves.

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The 100 Greatest Singer-Songwriter Albums of All Time

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Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
You missed one. What do the following musicians have in common?	0	1 month ago
Phoebe Snow	1	May 2010
What the hell?	0	May 2010
Laura Nyro Anyone??	11	May 2010
Gordon Lightfoot!!! MIA	4	May 2010
Willis Alan Ramsey	0	April 2010
Corrine Bailey Rae?	0	March 2010
Three great ladies	1	January 2010
#35 artist is wrong. Mellencamp is the Artist; Scarecrow is the Album	0	December 2009
Not all the selections meet the cirteria	0	October 2009
Only 1 Bob Dylan	5	October 2009
Blonde On Blonde	7	October 2009

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Selection Criteria

In order to qualify for this list, a title must meet the following criteria:
• The majority of the album must be written and performed by the artist under which the album is filed. One or two covers are allowable.
• The album does not necessarily have to be the product of a solo performer. Some albums by groups where one person is the driving force behind the singing and songwriting (i.e. Neutral Milk Hotel, Ben Folds Five) or albums where several singer-songwriters contribute (i.e. Simon & Garfunkel) are eligible.
• The list isn't necessarily limited to folk or rock. Something like Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak could have made the list if it weren't so uneven.
• That said, the artist responsible should be able to perform the album accompanied only by a guitar, piano, etc.
• Of course, our editors exercise their judgment regarding quality and/or historical significance. If you disagree with our choices (and there's a good chance you will), let us know in the customer discussions at the bottom of the page.

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