All articles tagged with #albums
A comprehensive countdown of 100 landmark rock albums from the 1960s through the late 1970s, each with brief notes on its impact and context, culminating with Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon at #1 and featuring other iconic records like Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life and Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours.
Three data-driven visuals span America’s music history, U.S. craft beer production, and global language reach. In the album ranking, the Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 leads with 40 million certified units, Thriller is the top studio album at 34 million, and Adele’s 21 is the only post-2000 title to cross 15 million; the era’s counting methods have shifted with streaming. On craft beer, California tops production with about 3.45 million barrels in 2025, seven states exceed 1 million barrels, and total U.S. craft beer output is around 22 million; per-capita leaders Vermont and Maine shine in relative terms. For languages, English leads with 1.49 billion speakers, Mandarin Chinese follows at 1.18 billion, and Asia accounts for many of the world’s largest language communities, with major European languages like Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Arabic variants also ranking highly.
An alphabetical midyear feature from NME highlighting 25 standout albums released so far in 2026, spanning pop, indie, hip‑hop and more. Each entry gets a concise capsule and a key track, showcasing bold comebacks, ambitious debuts and personal storytelling—from Aldous Harding to Xaviersobased.
Loudwire compiles a 30‑album ranking of hair metal, tracing the era from the early 1980s to 2009 and highlighting riffs, glitter aesthetics, and enduring anthems, with Motley Crue’s Shout at the Devil at No. 1 and Def Leppard’s Hysteria and Ratt’s Out of the Cellar close behind as defining records.
Harry Styles’s Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally blends Eighties Italo-disco flair with intimate, self-assured songwriting, delivering a playful yet vulnerable collection that finally feels like Styles himself.
Rolling Stone staffers share their top album picks of 2025, highlighting a diverse range of genres and personal favorites that reflect the year's musical landscape, from pop icons to indie and experimental artists.
The article highlights the top 10 metalcore albums of 2025, showcasing a diverse range of bands from veterans like Killswitch Engage to rising stars like Sleep Theory, with albums that push the genre's boundaries and reaffirm its vitality.
The article lists the top 10 folk albums of 2025, highlighting diverse and innovative works from artists like Spafford Campbell, Benedicte Maurseth, Jennifer Reid, Zoé Basha, Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver, Malmin, Poor Creature, Watersong, Širom, and Quinie, showcasing a range of influences from traditional tunes to experimental sounds.
Rob Sheffield's top 20 albums of 2025 showcase a diverse range of music, from indie and shoegaze to hip-hop and pop, highlighting both underground favorites and veteran legends, all of which kept him inspired and thriving throughout the year.
The article lists the top 10 global albums of 2025, highlighting diverse and innovative music from artists like Sarathy Korwar, Yasmine Hamdan, Debit, DJ K, Mohinder Kaur Bhamra, Enji, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek, Lido Pimienta, Negros Tou Moria, and Titanic, showcasing a range of genres and cultural influences.
The article lists and reviews the 15 best metal albums of 2025, highlighting diverse bands like Deftones, Ghost, Coroner, and Primitive Man, showcasing a range of styles from doom and black metal to progressive and grindcore, emphasizing the genre's innovation and intensity this year.
The article highlights the top albums and songs of 2025 based on a poll of critics, featuring unexpected comebacks and innovative pop, with Rosalía's Lux and PinkPantheress's Illegal as standout winners, and showcasing a diverse range of artists from established stars to newcomers.
The article highlights the 45 best albums of 2025, showcasing a diverse range of genres and artists from around the world, including standout pop, rock, and experimental records, with notable releases from artists like Addison Rae, Bad Bunny, Rosalía, and others, reflecting a vibrant and eclectic music scene.
The article lists the 100 best albums of 2025, highlighting a diverse range of artists and genres, from Rosalía and Bad Bunny to Taylor Swift and Mavis Staples, showcasing bold, innovative music that kept evolving and resonating throughout the year.
The article lists the 100 best albums of 2025, highlighting diverse artists and genres, with Bad Bunny's 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' topping the list for its innovative blend of Puerto Rican folk and salsa, reflecting a year of bold musical experimentation and cultural pride.