After greater than per week of counting down its 100 Finest Albums of All Time, Apple Music has launched its high 10 tally, with Ms. Lauryn Hill’s seminal 1998 debut “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” incomes high honors.

Behind Ms. Hill’s iconic album sit Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” the Beatles’ “Abbey Highway,” Prince’s “Purple Rain,” Frank Ocean’s “Blonde,” Stevie Surprise’s “Songs within the Key of Life,” Kendrick Lamar’s “good child, m.A.A.d metropolis,” Amy Winehouse’s “Again to Black,” Nirvana’s “Nevermind” and Beyoncé’s “Lemonade,” which rounds out the highest 10.

Apple Music’s checklist has been a social media lightning rod since launching on Might 13. Some have taken concern with the dearth of Latin, nation, jazz and dance albums which have helped form up to date music; others took the rating itself to activity for favoring latest albums over older, extra foundational ones.

The complete checklist, which counted down in increments of 10 albums per day, featured an assortment of data spanning many years, from SZA’s “SOS” and Taylor Swift’s “1989 (Taylor’s Model)” to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run” and Seashore Boys’ “Pet Sounds.”

“Miseducation,” which tops the checklist, was a breakthrough for Ms. Hill, who turned the primary rap artist to win album of the 12 months on the 1999 Grammy Awards. In a press release shared by way of Apple Music, she acknowledged that her environment and influences deserve simply as a lot credit score as she does in receiving the respect.

“I recognize the acknowledgement, I actually do, however I’d be remiss to not additionally acknowledge all the music and artists who knowledgeable and impressed me,” she stated. “The leaders of neighborhood and actions that sparked me, the social dynamics and music scenes, each older and present on the time that intrigued and impressed me to contribute. The educators, each literal and never so literal, and the experiences that formed me. My dad and mom, my household, my associates, my neighborhood, the place I come from, who I come from… I wished that very same flame that impressed me to stay, I couldn’t naked to see it misplaced. I made what I wished to see and listen to exist on the earth on the time. I’m grateful that it linked and continues to attach with so many individuals. Thanks to EVERYONE who was part of it, to EVERYONE who supported its launch and motion world wide, even those that have been reluctant at first, as a result of it unleashed an indomitable artistic will which once more simply exemplifies how a lot love was invested in me. Thanks tons to each cautious listener, thanks to each informal listener, and like to all of the artists and people who help them combating the great, brave, and noble struggle of presenting the artwork you like to a world that desperately wants it.”

Take a look at the highest 10 of Apple Music’s 100 Finest Albums under:

10. Lemonade – Beyoncé

9. Nevermind – Nirvana

8. Again to Black – Amy Winehouse

7. good child, m.A.A.d metropolis (Deluxe Model) – Kendrick Lamar

6. Songs within the Key of Life – Stevie Surprise

5. Blonde – Frank Ocean

4. Purple Rain – Prince & The Revolution

3. Abbey Highway – The Beatles

2. Thriller – Michael Jackson

1. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – Lauryn Hill