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Oct 12, 2019 · We've taken a deep-dive into rock's most monumental moments to present you with the definitive list of the best rock albums of all time
- Brett Milano
- Little Richard – 17 Grooviest Original Hits. This is it, the essential sound that made most of the greatest rock albums possible. The deeper tracks here, like “Boo-Hoo-Hoo-Hoo” and “Send Me Some Lovin’”, bear out the gospel and blues roots that Little Richard channeled into rock’n’roll.
- Chuck Berry – The Great Twenty-Eight. Chuck Berry was such a master of the rock 45 that his definitive statement has to be this greatest hits album. There’s no filler or deep cuts in sight: Every track is a touchstone, from the debut single “Maybelline” to the Merseybeat nod on “I Wanna Be Your Driver.”
- The Beatles – The Beatles (The White Album) Revolver stands as one of the best rock albums ever. And Sgt. Pepper inspired a million bands to get psychedelic.
- Nirvana – Nevermind. Nevermind wound up having a far greater cultural impact than its creators intended or even wanted. But at the end of the day, songs like lead single “Smells Like Teen Spirit” really were strong enough to make this one of the greatest albums of all time.
- Arcade Fire, ‘Funeral’ Loss, love, forced coming-of-age, and fragile generational hope: Arcade Fire’s debut touched on all these themes as it defined the independent rock of the ‘00s.
- Rufus, Chaka Khan, ‘Ask Rufus’ Fronted by Chaka Khan, one of soul music’s most combustible singers, Rufus built its mid-Seventies sound on heavy-footed, guitar-slathered funk.
- Suicide, ‘Suicide’ These New York synth-punks evoke everything from the Velvet Underground to rockabilly. Martin Rev’s low-budget electronics are violent and hypnotic; Alan Vega screams as a rhythmic device.
- Various Artists, ‘The Indestructible Beat of Soweto’ The greatest album ever to be marketed under the heading “world music,” this 1985 compilation of South African pop was a huge influence on Paul Simon’s Graceland that still sounds jarringly fresh today.
Dec 15, 2023 · 50-41 40-31 30-21 20-11 10-1. Following the strangeness of the covid years, it's been a gratifyingly rock-stuffed 2023. Across rock'n'roll's diverse sonic subtrates, we've celebrated 12 months of albums from new artists, retiring artists, returning artists and reuniting artists.
- Fraser Lewry
- 'Led Zeppelin IV' by Led Zeppelin. - Metascore: 100. - User score: 8.4. - Release date: Nov. 8, 1971. The fourth studio album by Led Zeppelin sold more than 32 million copies and spent over 15 months topping the charts, with songs like "Stairway to Heaven," "Black Dog," and "Going to California," making rock music history.
- 'Exile On Main Street' by The Rolling Stones. - Metascore: 100. - User score: 8.0. - Release date: May 12, 1972. Exploring themes like hedonism and sex, the Rolling Stones 10th studio album features many of their concert staples.
- 'London Calling' by The Clash. - Metascore: 100. - User score: 8.9. - Release date: Dec. 14, 1979. The Clash expanded beyond their punk roots to explore reggae, rockabilly, ska, and even R&B on "London Calling."
- 'Led Zeppelin III' by Led Zeppelin. - Metascore: 98. - User score: 8.9. - Release date: Oct. 5, 1970. Led Zeppelin began exploring folk music and a more acoustic sound on their third studio album, which debuted in October 1970.
Dec 7, 2022 · From Alvvays’ panoramic anthems to Chat Pile’s scorched-earth sludge, Soul Glo’s bruising hardcore to Wet Leg’s wily indie rock, these are the rock albums that stood out this year.
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May 22, 2024 · These are the best rock albums of all time. We've selected 65 of the greatest rock albums - all you have to do is vote!
