Best Rock Albums
From the groundbreaking experiments of the 1960s to the rebellion of punk in the ’70s and the raw energy of grunge in the ’90s, rock albums have chronicled societal shifts and personal revolutions alike. Iconic records like Led Zeppelin IV, Dark Side of the Moon, and Nevermind redefined genres and inspired countless artists. Today, rock continues to thrive, with upcoming releases from both legendary bands and fresh voices promising to push boundaries. Whether revisiting timeless classics or exploring new sounds, rock albums remain a vital medium for storytelling and innovation.
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Best Rock Albums are selected on the basis of lyrics, innovative compositions, a unique approach to the genre, production quality, and public opinion.
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The Rolling Stones – Some Girls
Some Girls is a record about survival, lust, boredom, and bravado. It spits and struts through genres like a band that knows the only way to stay young is to stay reckless. Mick Jagger is practically unhinged here—in the best way.
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Best Rock Albums of all time
Considering the extensive and varied history of rock music, choosing the greatest rock albums of all time is a challenging undertaking. But some albums do stand out as timeless masterpieces that have influenced generations of music fans and helped define the genre. The untitled fourth album by Led Zeppelin, also known as “Led Zeppelin IV,” is still regarded as the height of rock music and contains classic songs like “Stairway to Heaven.” The pioneering concept album “The Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd pushed the limits of what rock music might sound like. The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” pushed the limits of studio production and redefined what an album might be by combining numerous genres.
Nirvana’s “Nevermind” also revolutionized alternative rock and became the hymn for a generation. “Pet Sounds” by The Beach Boys marked a turning point in pop rock music—detailed, heartfelt, and studio-crafted, it redefined what an album and modern rock music could be. These albums, along with other outstanding ones, continue to move and inspire listeners all around the world, solidifying their prestigious positions among the greatest rock albums of all time.
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Upcoming Rock Albums
Looking ahead, the anticipation for new rock albums is electric. Renowned veterans of the genre are set to return with highly awaited releases that promise to blend their signature sound with fresh, innovative twists. Meanwhile, rising talents are preparing albums that could capture the spirit of the year, injecting modern energy into the timeless essence of rock. Fans are also excited about intriguing collaborations, with projects rumored to push the boundaries of the genre even further. With such a dynamic lineup of releases on the horizon is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for rock music.
June 2025
Date
Artist – Album
6th
Black Moth Super Rainbow – Soft New Magic Dream
The Doobie Brothers – Walk This Road
Finn Wolfhard – Happy Birthday
Jimmy Barnes – Defiant
Katatonia – Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State
Lifeguard – Ripped and Torn
Mother Mother – Nostalgia
Orthodox – A Door Left Open
Pulp – More
The Ting Tings – Home
Tracy Bonham – Sky Too Wide
Turnstile – Never Enough
Volbeat – God of Angels Trust
Wavves – Spun
13th
Byzantine – Harbingers
Buckcherry – Roar Like Thunder
Calum Hood – Order Chaos Order
Crow Black Chicken – Ghost Dance
The Cure – Mixes of a Lost World
Half Man Half Biscuit – All Asimov and No Fresh Air
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – Phantom Island
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts – Talkin to the Trees
The Swell Season – Forward
Van Morrison – Remembering Now
Witch – Sogolo
20th
Alestorm – The Thunderfist Chronicles
Badflower – No Place Like Home
Benson Boone – American Heart
Haim – I Quit
Hotline TNT – Raspberry Moon
James McMurtry – The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy
Malevolence – Where Only the Truth Is Spoken
Yungblud – Idols
24th
Streetlight Manifesto – The Place Behind the Stars
27th
Babymetal – Metal Forth
Blonde Redhead and Brooklyn Youth Chorus – The Shadow of the Guest
Deadguy – Near-Death Travel Services
Greet Death – Die in Love
Heaven Shall Burn – Heimat
Jakko M. Jakszyk – Son of Glen
Motörhead – The Manticore Tapes
Sodom – The Arsonist
July 2025
Date
Artist – Album
11th
Born of Osiris – Through Shadows
Gina Birch – Trouble
Wet Leg – Moisturizer
18th
Bush – I Beat Loneliness
Joe Bonamassa – Breakthrough
Laura Jane Grace in the Trauma Tropes – Adventure Club
Lord Huron – The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1
Madeline Kenney – Kiss from the Balcony
Panic Shack – Panic Shack
Slaughter to Prevail – Grizzly
We Are Scientists – Qualifying Miles
25th
Alice Cooper – The Revenge of Alice Cooper
The Dirty Nil – The Lash
Post Animal – Iron
August 2025
Date
Artist – Album
8th
Attack Attack! – Attack Attack! II
Bad Suns – Accelerator
The Black Keys – No Rain, No Flowers
Halestorm – Everest
Jonas Brothers – Greetings from Your Hometown
9th
As December Falls – Everything’s on Fire but I’m Fine
15th
Black Honey – Soak
Pile – Sunshine and Balance Beams
Tom Grennan – Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn’t Want to Be
22nd
Dinosaur Pile-Up – I’ve Felt Better
Three Days Grace – Alienation
29th
The Beaches – No Hard Feelings
Bryan Adams – Roll with the Punches
Helloween – Giants & Monsters
The Hives – The Hives Forever Forever the Hives
Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
Nova Twins – Parasites & Butterflies
Vicious Rumors – The Devil’s Asylum
Wolf Alice – The Clearing