Recordings

From raw blues to epic rock grandeur, we rank every Led Zeppelin album—studio mastery, iconic riffs, and hidden gems included. Here's how the legends stack up

Exploding with invention, defiance, and flamboyant charm, Queen’s A Night at the Opera remains a dazzling milestone—where glam met grandeur and rock became theatre

From hard rock roots to progressive masterpieces, Rush’s studio albums chart a thrilling journey of evolution and brilliance. We've ranked 'em all

From synth-pop to stadium rock, post-punk to art pop, here are the defining albums that shaped each unforgettable year of the 1980s

Journey beyond genre with these transcendent, soul-stirring albums that define the cosmic, meditative heart of spiritual jazz.

From Mellotrons to mind-expanding epics, these 15 albums show why 1973 was prog rock’s boldest, brightest, most adventurous year

Step into a kaleidoscopic soundworld, as we rank the 15 most mind-expanding psychedelic rock albums ever recorded

Fleetwood Mac’s shape-shifting legacy spans blues, pop and rock classics—here’s how their eclectic albums stack up, from worst to best

From hypnotic rhythms to mind-expanding soundscapes, these krautrock classics reshaped rock, electronic, and experimental music forever

From punk to disco to pop perfection, these 15 Blondie classics show why their style, swagger and songs still captivate

Some artists peak early—these stunning debut albums set a standard so high, even their creators couldn’t top them later

From glam to punk, prog to soul, the 1970s defined the album era—here are the decade’s standout releases, year by year.

We salute the late, great pianist Alfred Brendel by picking out seven outstanding recordings from his impressive discography

From that explosive, visionary debut onwards, King Crimson have constantly pushed at the boundaries of prog, jazz and hard rock. We assess their wildly inventive back catalogue

To mark the passing of their creative powerhouse Brian Wilson, here are the 21 greatest Beach Boys songs of all time

From Miles Davis to Mahavishnu Orchestra, we run through the 15 greatest albums fusing jazz and rock into captivating new forms

Four decades ago, Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms reshaped pop and revolutionized the CD era—an audiophile benchmark and global digital milestone.

1969 was prog rock’s explosive dawn. From King Crimson to Zappa, discover 15 groundbreaking albums that redefined rock with ambition, complexity, and sonic adventure

Join us as we rank Mozart’s 11 greatest piano concertos—from stormy minor masterpieces to sunlit Classical gems that enchant audiences

These four revolutionary violin concertos remain Vivaldi's most-loved works. Lucy Chaudhuri rounds up the best recordings of The Four Seasons to date, and adds in three wild cards for good measure