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
   

You will see that several of these bands are influenced by other bands that either made this list, or are pioneers of Rock music altogether. While Rock has changed nature throughout the years thanks to innovation and technology, as Led Zeppelin would put, the song remains the same.

10
Peter Gabriel, So

ALBUM: So »

ARTIST: Peter Gabriel

WHY?: Former Genesis singer did not miss a step.

BEST SONG: "In Your Eyes", "Red Rain", "Don't Give Up", "Sledgehammer"



9
Duran Duran, Greatest

ALBUM: Greatest »

ARTIST: Duran Duran

WHY?: Funky beats of their time.

BEST SONG: "Wild Boys", "Hungry Like the Wolf", "The Reflex", "Rio", "Ordinary World"



8
Tears For Fears, Tears Roll Down 1982-1992

ALBUM: Tears Roll Down 1982-1992 »

ARTIST: Tears For Fears

WHY?: Ground breaking original songs.

BEST SONG: "Shout", "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", "Seeds of Love"



7
Eric Clapton, The Cream Of Clapton

ALBUM: The Cream Of Clapton »

ARTIST: Eric Clapton

WHY?: Amongst the best guitarists of all time.

BEST SONG: "Layla", "Cocaine"



6
Dire Straits, Brothers In Arms

ALBUM: Brothers In Arms »

ARTIST: Dire Straits

WHY?: One of the better bands of the 1980's.

BEST SONG: "Money for Nothing", "Walk Of Life"



5
Billy Idol, Rebel Yell

ALBUM: Rebel Yell »

ARTIST: Billy Idol

WHY?: With Steve Stevens on guitar, Billy Idol does not disappoint.

BEST SONG: "Eyes Without a Face", "Flesh for Fantasy"




4
REM, Automatic For The People

ALBUM: Automatic For The People »

ARTIST: REM

WHY?: Lush productions, pretty guitars and Michael Stipe soaring over it all.

BEST SONG: "Drive", "Everybody Hurt", "Nightswimming"



3
Foreigner, 4

ALBUM: 4 »

ARTIST: Foreigner

WHY?: A melodic blend of soulful guitars and drenching vocals.

BEST SONG: "Waiting For A Girl Like You"




2
Oasis, Definitely Maybe

ALBUM: Definitely Maybe »

ARTIST: Oasis

WHY?: Rock music with thought-provoking lyrics.

BEST SONG: "Live Forever", "Rockin Roll Star", "Supersonic", "Marrried With Children", also "Champagne Supernova" and "Wonderwall" of Morning Glory




1
U2, Achtung, Baby

ALBUM: Achtung, Baby »

ARTIST: U2

WHY?: How do you top The Joshua Tree? With Achtung, Baby... baby.

BEST SONG: "Zoo Station", "One", "The Fly", "Mysterious Ways"



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