Top 10 Best Albums of All Time

This deserves to be in the top 3, along with Animals and Wish You Were Here. The concept is so unbelievably simple it's hard to think that something like it hadn't been done before. It focuses on shared difficulties in the lives of humans, such as money, death, time, war, homelessness, racism, and insanity, and does it in a way that feels so fresh and unique. Also, it's one of those albums where each song is better appreciated within the context of the album, instead of as a single.

The instrumental performances are some of the band's best, with each member absolutely killing it. The album is home to some of Gilmour's greatest solos, like the ones on Time and Money.

It is plain to see why this is the most revolutionary album ever. There are sounds and musical structures that had never been heard before. The lyrics were mysterious and at times intricate in their innuendos.

Anyone listening to this album at the time would easily have been blown away by the incredible complexity of emotions and exquisite melodies. It has nostalgic sounds, innovative rock licks, psychedelic revelry, spiritual musings, Indian music, circus dreamy sonority, and so much more.

There's a world within Sgt. Pepper's, and only those who have no notion of musical evolution can think this was just another album. Pet Sounds is great, for sure, but this is the album that defied musical canons forever.

I cannot begin to describe how perfect this album is. The second half is one of the most brilliantly conceived pieces of art ever recorded, ending with Harrison's gorgeous Here Comes the Sun and (ignoring Her Majesty), finishing with one of the greatest album closers ever, The End. It manages to feel like an entire live show compressed into two minutes and even features Ringo's only drum solo.

In the first half, other iconic Beatles tunes like Come Together and Something are featured, along with perhaps the first progressive metal song ever, I Want You (She's So Heavy). Oh, and then there's the only Beatles song Ringo ever fully wrote, the delightfully hummable Octopus's Garden. While The Beatles' touring days were long behind them at this point, this album really has a somewhat live album feel in terms of being a musical journey across the types of genres the band was capable of. It has that excitement you get at the start of a live show and that feeling of closure at the end. This album is almost 50 years old (or already 50 years old depending on when you read this), and yet every time I put it on, it feels new and exciting. Sheer perfection.

Led Zeppelin IV is, was, and will always be a timeless masterpiece. It set a standard for rock music that has never been equaled or surpassed. The album had a genius marketing campaign: it has no official pronounceable title, and the band or label name was not printed on the cover. Only the song listing, mysterious pictures of an old hermit, and the lyrics for "Stairway to Heaven" were included, signifying that names don't matter - only the music.

The production quality is crystal clear, and even Led Zeppelin themselves couldn't replicate this sound afterward. Every song on the album is a masterpiece, although the second side is often overlooked. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time and ranks as the third best-selling album in the USA.

If this album doesn't rank as the best, or at least one of the top ten, I seriously question the musical taste of the people here.

Why is this album the best album ever released? As a musician myself, it has taught me that music isn't just lyrics pieced together with a guitar or keyboard. It's something that can be shaped and shifted in so many different ways.

The Wall is not just an album. It's a story, or perhaps an autobiography that was altered to make the plot more desirable. Roger Waters wrote this while he was struggling with his fame, so it was he who built the wall inside his head, not Pink. The only difference is that Roger didn't go insane. It was Syd.

Roger mentioned in an interview that The Wall was 75% him, 15% Syd, and 5% any other artist. The only albums that can be compared to The Wall are The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here. Enough said.

Definitely better than Sgt. Pepper's, it's three great songs and three good songs against six great songs and eight good songs. Abbey Road, Led Zeppelin IV, and The Dark Side of the Moon are all good, but they are less consistently good. Nevermind and OK Computer are very good, but again, they have some weak songs. Thriller has lots of great pop songs, but it's a bit generic and overrated. Rubber Soul and Rumours should be higher as they are also amazing, just not quite as good. London Calling, Who's Next, Paranoid, The Wall, and Pet Sounds are also very good.

In my opinion, Doolittle, Ziggy Stardust, In Rainbows, Plastic Ono Band, and Bringing It All Back Home should be in the top 20, all far better than Sgt. Pepper's and Thriller. However, Revolver and Rubber Soul should be the top two definitely.

American Idiot came out at a time when people were afraid to speak out due to 9/11. Green Day didn't care about what people were and weren't supposed to say. They released the album filled with rage and disappointment about America and its politics anyway.

The storyline throughout the whole album is appealing to the youth, as everybody can find something to identify with. And with a mix of angry rock songs like "American Idiot" and emotional ballads like "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" and "Wake Me Up When September Ends," I don't see how this can't be considered the greatest album of all time.

Even though it's almost six years since it first came out, it is still current with an ongoing Broadway play. That, for me, makes American Idiot the obvious choice on this list.

Queen's best album by far, and my favorite album of all time, is Sheer Heart Attack. It's another great album that deserves a spot in the top 15. It marked the beginning of the classic Queen sound. But then came this creatively kick-ass album that blew everything out of the water.

Bohemian Rhapsody, '39, Prophet's Song, I'm in Love With My Car, Death on Two Legs, and who could forget Love of My Life? Another hit, You're My Best Friend, was actually written by John Deacon, the bassist, and in my opinion, it's one of the best love songs ever. This album should be in the top 5.

"In Utero" is way superior, but Jesus, "Nevermind" is generation-defining. It is an album that just echoes, "What? What's up with that baby? What the hell did I just listen to? It was so good."

And personally, that's fine. Here's a number from Nirvana's "Nevermind," by the numbers: 253 - the total number of weeks "Nevermind" spent on the Billboard Top 200. 253 weeks! That is practically 5 years! Even after Kurt Cobain died, it was still on there for 2 years!

"Nevermind" is resounding. "Nevermind" broke all rules. "Nevermind" is legendary.

"In Utero" is my preference, though.

Ween's most overhated album has some good tracks, such as Blue Balloon, Object, Fiesta, Sweetheart in the Summer, and Your Party.

This album literally saved my life. I was in a really dark place a couple of years ago. I had suicidal thoughts frequently, and my parents were going through a divorce.

I was at school during lunch break when my friend asked me if I wanted to listen to this new Radiohead album they had found. I wasn't really a big fan of music at the time, but I decided to give it a go. From the opening track, I was hooked. I downloaded it on my iPod and decided to listen to it fully. I have often heard people describe Radiohead's songs as lullabies for adults - truer words have never been spoken.

Listening to it made me realize that I wasn't alone in this world. By the time I got to No Surprises, I was in tears from the lyrics and the get me out of here in the background. It healed me, and it is still my favorite album to this day because of that.

Thank you, Radiohead, for this masterpiece. Should be #1.

Nirvana has the most inauthentic fans ever. "Nevermind" has one song that most people know, and you're probably already familiar with it: "Smells Like Teen Spirit." However, this album contains numerous classics and excellent music. Many songs from this album are well-known, such as "For Whom The Bell Tolls," "Ride The Lightning," and "Fade To Black" - all of which are masterpieces.

I'm not saying Nirvana and "Smells Like Teen Spirit" are bad. They're simply overrated and primarily recognized for one song. Metallica, on the other hand, is also overrated, I must admit. However, they are renowned for their numerous songs and albums. Just like with Nirvana, there are also fake Metallica fans. But if you're a genuine fan, you'd recognize that Metallica has written an abundance of great pieces.

This album shaped most of modern music as we know it today. Sadly, it is kind of overlooked aside from God Only Knows and Wouldn't It Be Nice. Without this album, many subgenres of pop and rock music wouldn't exist.

This album is timeless. Even while a bunch of music from the era becomes incredibly dated with all the flower power and peace, love, and acid nonsense, this album is so pure, honest, and beautiful. The lyrics are so relatable. You'd have to be a damn robot not to understand where Brian and Tony Asher were coming from. The harmonies are almost too perfect.

I can, and have, listened to this recording acapella so many times because it literally feels as if this was recorded in heaven by angels. Every time I listen to it, it's as if I'm getting a little sneak peek of heaven. Otherworldly. And I haven't even mentioned the brilliant arrangements by Brian and the Wrecking Crew. Honestly, if you can make it past track 2 with your head intact, mouth closed, and eyes dry, then you simply haven't been listening.

Battery - Old school thrash at its finest.
Master Of Puppets - Best title track of an album ever.
The Thing That Should Not Be - Well worked.
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) - Sanitarium has become one of my favorite words!
Disposable Heroes - Amazing intro, sticks in your head.
Leper Messiah - Only song I actually haven't listened to off Master.
Orion - Two words: Cliff Burton.
Damage Inc. - Nice closing track.

Overall - Great album. Definitely the best metal album.

Master of Puppets is a masterpiece. All the songs from Master of Puppets combine Metallica's great ideas.

The album features great riffs, solos, and, most importantly, bass riffs and solos by Cliff Burton. In my opinion, the best song from Master of Puppets is Orion. This song is one of the best instrumentals in history.

I grew up with the Beatles as a kid, and now I measure every band's work to see if it's up to the standards set by the greatest band ever. This band, Radiohead, has so far come very close to the superior talent level that it takes to be one of the best ever.

It took me some time to truly understand how complex and special "Kid A" is, and now it is one of my favorite albums in my entire music collection. I have all the albums in your top ten, except for "Thriller."

By the way, their new album, "A Moon Shaped Pool," is amazing. This band seems to be getting better as they age.

This deserves a place in the top 3, along with Animals and The Dark Side of the Moon. It's so atmospheric, and every song on it is unique and great, even the songs most cite as being their least favorites on the album, like Have a Cigar and Welcome to the Machine. The concept is great and shows how the music industry is a machine and how it defeated former band member Syd Barrett.

Also, Shine On You Crazy Diamond is one of the greatest songs Floyd ever put together, spanning 26 minutes without any weak moments.

This album shows that Chester always delivers a unique, natural vocal approach. You can really feel the pain inside him throughout this album. Rest in peace forever. This should be higher.

Meteora is so good. There are songs like Numb and Breaking the Habit, which is one of my favorite LP songs. There's also Somewhere I Belong, one of their singles.

Meteora is legendary. I'm not a fan of Linkin Park, but some people say old music is better and the classics are the best. They're wrong. In my personal opinion, Meteora is a lot better than a lot of the stuff in front of it.

Linkin Park itself needs as much attention as Nirvana (who were completely garbage). Every song in this album is great, but in Nevermind, the only reason they could sell out of it was Smells Like Teen Spirit.

This album brings back such bittersweet memories. While I can't say I'm too proud of some of its fans, My Chemical Romance is my favorite band. I'm typing this in 2015, two years after their breakup.

This album is a masterpiece. The lyrics, the instrumentation, just the feeling you get from listening to it - it's beautiful. There's one song in the whole album that I'm not crazy about (House of Wolves). Pretty much all the songs are packed with raw, real emotion, and that's not something that can be said of the vast majority of albums out there.

I am Yucca Sherbert (sorry if that doesn't make sense), and this is my favorite album of all time.

Eminem is one of the best rappers of all time, and this album proves it. We need the old Eminem back in 2025! This will always be his best album.

The Marshall Mathers LP and its sequel are some of the finest rap albums - and albums in general - of all time. It produced tracks that showcase the dark side of fame and fan obsession, such as Stan and The Way I Am. The album also reflects Eminem's identity and background through songs like The Real Slim Shady and Amityville.

Yes, there are offensive lyrics, and it was criticized, but it is the best-selling rap album of all time, the second fastest-selling album of all time, and it achieved Diamond status. So tell me, how does an album that reveals a darker side we've never seen before in rap NOT make it into the top ten?

Considering how great Bon Scott was, producing this album so quickly after his death with such high-quality songs is unbelievable.

These songs are still heard today in stadiums and commercials, crossing generations.

"Hell's Bells" gets the album off to a flying start with a slow, ominous build-up before descending into a true rock classic. It is followed by the swashbuckling tracks "Shoot to Thrill" and the highly underrated "What Do You Do for Money, Honey?" "Givin' the Dog a Bone" and "Let Me Put My Love Into You" don't stand out as much but are still fun and fast rock songs, while "Back in Black" is rightfully one of AC/DC's most famous songs.

"You Shook Me All Night Long" has become a rock anthem, and the last three songs are all killer, especially "Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution" which captures your interest with a great riff and catchy chorus.

It contains one of their worst songs, "Run For Your Life," but other than that, it's a good album with some of Lennon's best songwriting to date.

Honestly, I think Revolver is overrated. This album is more consistent. All the way through, it's brilliant. Drive My Car is a great opening song with a groovy bassline. Norwegian Wood has some great fingerpicking from John Lennon.

Nowhere Man is my favorite song in the whole album. The harmonies are great, and so are the lyrics. In My Life is an absolute classic. It's so beautiful. I particularly love the piano solo in the middle. I'm Looking Through You is another great song. There's even more to this album, but you get the point.

The original metal album - more sophisticated and refined than their debut album. Everyone cites their debut as the first metal album, but Paranoid has got to be more influential.

Black Sabbath will always be my number one. From their first album throughout their performances in concerts until their first breakup, their stack of records was always playing on the turntable at home after school. There is no other sound like Tony Iommi's that will ever be reproduced.

I still, from time to time, go back through each song in order on each album. This album was special with the songs Iron Man, Paranoid, and War Pigs. It's funny how certain songs find their way into movies and other soundtracks. Even though they have more or less retired from working or producing, their work will live in infamy forever.

I grew up listening to this album. I know Linkin Park gets associated with the angsty teenager phase all the time, but that joke is getting old. Listen to the songs again, and you'll realize almost every song has incredible depth. They play their music with heart and soul.

Hybrid Theory may not be The Dark Side of the Moon, sure. But it is one of the last albums to have had that much soul put into it before this new era of generally terrible music.

20 is a little low for the best album by the most popular band on the planet. It has sold 29 million copies since 2000. Big deal. The songs are awesome. The style is awesome. Mike Shinoda is awesome. Chester Bennington is awesome. And in the end, it doesn't even matter.

This really deserves to be in the top 3, along with Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here. I don't understand why this album isn't more popular. Everything about it is perfect, from Gilmour's guitar and fretless bass, and Wright's unmatched synth and keyboard, to Waters' bass and timeless lyrics, and Mason's drumming.

Also, the concept of this album is unique, in that it is based loosely on Animal Farm and divides people into three categories: the pigs, sheep, and dogs. I love that Roger isn't afraid to criticize people.