The Top 200 Albums
HIP-HOP & RAP
HARD ROCK & METAL
ALTERNATIVE SOUND
R & B & SOUL
LATIN SOUND
POP MUSIC
DANCE & ELECTRONICA
CLASSIC ROCK
SOFT ROCK
   


Since the turn of the Century, rock music has evolved. What started in the American South has gone through various influences. Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll -- now that is a motto we can all live by. From Motley Crüe's "Dr.Feelgood" to AC/DC's "Hells Bells", consider this the memoirs of hard rock at its purest form.


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megadeth, rust in peace

ALBUM: Rust In Peace »

ARTIST: Megadeth

WHY?: When Metallica showed Dave Mustaine the door in early 1980's, many wondered where the Bay Area Basher would turn up at. They did not have to wait long.

BEST SONG: "Holy Wars", "Tornado of Souls"




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pantera, far beyond driven

ALBUM: Far Beyond Driven »

ARTIST: Pantera

WHY?: Phil 'Angry Man' Anselmo and Dave 'Dimebag' Darrell compliment the rhythm section as eardrums get damaged, producer / drummer Vinnie Paul shows his skills.

BEST SONG: "Becoming"


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aerosmith, permanent vacation

ALBUM: Permanent Vacation »

ARTIST: Aerosmith

WHY?: Aerosmith still rocks despite having supported several rogue countries' economy for years.

BEST SONG: "Rag Doll", "Dude Looks Like A Lady"



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kiss, alive

ALBUM: Alive! »

ARTIST: KISS

WHY?: Kiss created glam, gave people the 'fist-in-the-air' attitude that Rock'n'Roll was lacking.

BEST SONG: "Deuce", "Strutter", "Black Diamond"


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ac/dc, back in black

ALBUM: Back In Black »

ARTIST: AC/DC

WHY?: AC/DC is the guitar band of all time. Raw, fresh, no nonsense.

BEST SONG: "Back in Black", "You Shook Me"



5
van halen, van halen

ALBUM: Van Halen »

ARTIST: Van Halen

WHY?: Eddie Van Halen had just released an album that had caught everyone's attention for his virtuoso skills.

BEST SONG: "Atomic Punk", "You Really Got Me", "Ain't Talking Bout Love"


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ozzy osbourne, live and loud

ALBUM: Live And Loud »

ARTIST: Ozzy Osbourne

WHY?: Literally, any of Ozzy's albums should be on this list.

BEST SONG: "Crazy Train", "Mr.Crowley", "Bark at the Moon", "No More Tears", "I Don't Know", "Shot in the Dark"



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metallica, ride the lightning

ALBUM: Ride The Lightning »

ARTIST: Metallica

WHY?: Metallica has always been one of the best bands of all time.

BEST SONG: "For the Whom the Bell Tolls", "Ride the Lightning", "Fade to Black"




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guns n roses, use your illusion

ALBUM: Use Your Illusion »

ARTIST: Guns N' Roses

WHY?: The Illusion I & II albums combined contain some genuine musical jewels

BEST SONG: "November Rain", "Coma", "Double Talkin' Jive"




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def leppard, hysteria

ALBUM: Hysteria »

ARTIST: Def Leppard

WHY?: Seven hit singles, a 2-year tour. The best studio album, only Michael Jackson has outsold Def Leppard.

BEST SONG: "Pour Some Sugar On Me", "Love Bites", "Gods of War", "Rocket", "Love and Affection"

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