20 Best Albums Of All Time

Picking the ‘best’ albums is like trying to choose your favorite pizza topping. There are tons of choices, and they’re all delicious. But, for the love of music, we will try in anyway.

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Rock Classic

Iconic guitar riffs, drum solos, and vocal legends:

1. “The Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd – A psychedelic masterpiece that’ll have you contemplating life.
2. “Led Zeppelin IV” by Led Zeppelin – ‘Stairway to Heaven’? Need we say more?
3. “Abbey Road” by The Beatles – The lads from Liverpool’s final bow.
4. “Back in Black” by AC/DC – Rock’s powerhouse with anthems galore!

Hip-Hop

Bass, bars, and the birth of legends:

5. “The Notorious B.I.G. – Ready to Die” – Biggie’s debut is a storyteller’s paradise.
6. “Illmatic” by Nas – One word: masterpiece. East Coast rap at its finest.
7. “To Pimp a Butterfly” by Kendrick Lamar – A socially charged lyrical album.
8. “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” by Lauryn Hill – Raw, soulful, and utterly transformative.

Pop Music

Tunes that dominated charts & hearts. Catchy, groovy, and always on repeat:

9. “Thriller” by Michael Jackson – No intro needed. It’s the King of Pop!
10. “1989” by Taylor Swift – T-Swizzle’s synth-pop saga of love, loss, and life.
11. “21” by Adele – Ballads that hit deep and vocals that hit higher.
12. “Purple Rain” by Prince – An electrifying blend of rock, pop, and R&B.

Debut Albums

First impressions that stuck hard:

13. “Appetite for Destruction” by Guns N’ Roses – Axl and Slash burst onto the scene with a bang!
14. “Licensed to Ill” by Beastie Boys – Hip-hop with a punk edge.
15. “Baduizm” by Erykah Badu – Neo-soul’s crowning jewel.
16. “The Velvet Underground & Nico” by The Velvet Underground – Alternative rock’s groundbreaking start.

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R&B Albums

Albums that touch the heart:

17. “Songs in the Key of Life” by Stevie Wonder – It’s all in the title.
18. “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye – Sociopolitical meets soul.
19. “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse – Modern-day soul with a vintage twist.
20. “Channel Orange” by Frank Ocean – Dreamy, daring, and oh-so-diverse.

While the debate on the best albums will never truly end (and nor should it), this list is your passport to some of the most iconic albums ever crafted. Remember: music is personal, so curate your playlist your way.