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25 Essential Albums by the Greatest Bands of All Time
Consequence lists 25 essential albums from the best bands of all time, including The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and U2's The Joshua Tree.
In brief
Consequence lists 25 essential albums from the best bands of all time, including The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and U2's The Joshua Tree. Consequence ranks 25 essential albums from the greatest bands of all time, highlighting classics like The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and U2's…
Band Week List
Consequence unveiled a definitive list of the 100 Best Bands of All Time with over 70 artists contributing to the ranking.
Classic Albums Highlighted
Many contributors referenced classic albums from The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds to Nirvana's Nevermind.
Brandi Carlile's Quote
Brandi Carlile hailed U2's The Joshua Tree as a record that changed everything about rock and roll.
“changed everything about rock ‘n’ roll”
Kenny Loggins' Quote
Kenny Loggins listed The Beatles because of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and all the talent in that band.
“because of Sgt. Pepper's [Lonely Hearts Club Band] and because of all the talent in that band”
Troy Sanders' Quote
Mastodon's Troy Sanders said he started learning guitar by ear playing Metallica's Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, and Master of Puppets.
“started learning guitar by ear by playing metallica's kill em all, ride the lightning, and master of puppets”
25 Best Bands List
Consequence rounded up essential albums from each of their top 25 groups for the list.
25. Ramones - Rocket to Russia
Rocket to Russia helped shape decades of punk rock with the Ramones' '60s pop influences and electric punk ethos.
24. Pixies - Doolittle
Doolittle is Pixies at their sharpest with certified classics like 'Debaser' and 'Wave of Mutilation'.
23. U2 - The Joshua Tree
U2's The Joshua Tree remains a massive alternative rock record with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois' production elevating their sound.
22. Queen - Greatest Hits
Queen's Greatest Hits compiles 1970s and early '80s tracks like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'We Will Rock You'.
21. Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions
Public Enemy's It Takes a Nation of Millions shifted the paradigm for conscious hip-hop and sociopolitical commentary.
20. The Who - Who Are You
The Who's Who Are You features Keith Moon's last performance before his death three weeks after release.
19. The Cure - Disintegration
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The Cure's Disintegration includes hall-of-fame tracks like 'Lovesong' and 'Fascination Street'.
18. The Band - The Band
The Band's self-titled 1969 album features rotating lead vocalists and virtuosic instrumentation.
17. Metallica - Master of Puppets
Metallica's Master of Puppets redefined thrash metal with fast, precise songwriting.
16. Prince and the Revolution - Purple Rain
Prince's Purple Rain combines rock, pop, soul, and R&B into a masterpiece of genre fusion.
15. The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds features innovative production techniques and songs like 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?' and 'God Only Knows'.
14. Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon is one of the best-selling records ever made with iconic production.
13. Jimi Hendrix Experience - Axis: Bold as Love
Jimi Hendrix's Axis: Bold as Love features all-timer performances from bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell.
12. The Stooges - Fun House
The Stooges' Fun House is a model second album that built a massive punk rock legacy.
What to remember
Consequence ranks 25 essential albums from the greatest bands of all time, highlighting classics like The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and U2's The Joshua Tree.
