5 Must-Have Rock Albums for Any Music Lover
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If you’re a music lover, you need to have these 5 essential rock albums in your collection. From Led Zeppelin to The Beatles, these are the must-have albums that any fan needs to own.
The Beatles – Abbey Road
Abbey Road is the eleventh studio album by English rock band the Beatles, released on 26 September 1969 by Apple Records. The recording sessions were the last in which all four Beatles participated. Although Let It Be was the final album that the Beatles completed before the band’s dissolution in April 1970, most of the album had been recorded before the decision was made to break up. A double A-side single from the album, “Something”/”Come Together”, released in October, topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
Led Zeppelin – IV
Led Zeppelin’s untitled fourth album, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV and released in 1971, is one of the most influential and successful albums in rock history. The album features some of the band’s most popular songs, including “Stairway to Heaven,” “Black Dog,” and “Rock and Roll.” With its mix of hard rock, folk, and blues, Led Zeppelin IV helped to redefine what rock music could be, and it continues to be an important touchstone for any music lover.
The Rolling Stones – Exile on Main St.
The Rolling Stones – Exile on Main St. (1972)
If you’re a fan of the Rolling Stones, then you know that Exile on Main St. is one of their best – if not their best – album. This double album was released during the band’s tumultuous period in the early 1970s, and it features some of their most iconic songs, including “Tumbling Dice” and “Happy.” It’s a must-have for any fan of classic rock.
Nirvana – Nevermind
Nirvana’s 1991 album Nevermind has been hailed as one of the most important and influential albums of all time, and with good reason. The album brought Nirvana, and by extension alternative rock and grunge, into the mainstream consciousness, forever changing the course of popular music. If you’re a music lover and you don’t already own this album, rectify that immediately.
David Bowie – Ziggy Stardust
David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust is a classic rock album that any music lover must have in their collection. The album was released in 1972 and is full of hit songs like “Starman” and “Suffragette City.” Ziggy Stardust is a must-have for any fan of classic rock music.
