What is the best album of all time? - Results & Rankings

Critically acclaimed album known for its complex compositions

Best-selling album of all time, includes 'Billie Jean' and 'Beat It'

Synth-pop album known for its darker themes and sound

Rock album with patriotic themes and social commentary

Compilation album celebrating Marley's reggae legacy

Double album known for its lyrical depth and complexity

Critically acclaimed album blending various musical styles

Concept album exploring themes of time and mental health

Innovative album featuring complex harmonies and production techniques

Double album showcasing Hendrix's musical range and creativity

Classic rock album with themes of excess and disillusionment

Live album capturing the band's improvisational prowess

Pioneering West Coast hip-hop album introducing G-funk

Album marking U2's reinvention with a more industrial sound

Iconic album featuring 'Brown Sugar' and 'Wild Horses'

Debut album that defined West Coast hip-hop sound

Debut album showcasing Hendrix's guitar virtuosity and innovation

Experimental double album with diverse musical styles

Commercially successful album featuring introspective and controversial lyrics

Groundbreaking album that popularized East Coast hip-hop

Influential debut album blending art rock and avant-garde

Experimental album blending rock with African rhythms

Rock opera exploring themes of isolation and alienation

Album blending house music with pop sensibilities

Acclaimed album reflecting personal experiences and emotions

Iconic heavy metal album featuring 'Enter Sandman' and 'The Unforgiven'

Influential hip-hop album known for its production and lyricism

Concept album depicting Lamar's experiences growing up in Compton

Punk rock masterpiece blending various musical genres

Jazz-rock album known for its sophisticated arrangements

Album featuring South African musical influences and collaborations

Iconic hard rock album featuring powerful riffs and vocals

Double album blending rock, blues, and country influences

Defining grunge album featuring 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'

Critically acclaimed album blending R&B, hip-hop, and soul

Celebrated rock album about youthful dreams and escape

Intimate folk album exploring love and heartbreak

Album showcasing diverse musical styles and experimentation

Soul album addressing social issues and love

Album blending rock, blues, and country influences

Commercially successful album featuring 'Every Breath You Take'

Groundbreaking concept album with psychedelic influences

Concept album paying tribute to former band member Syd Barrett

Grammy-winning album known for its disco and funk influences

Debut album that helped define the French house genre

Album exploring themes of spirituality and American landscapes

Grammy-winning album featuring powerful ballads and emotional themes

Spiritual jazz suite showcasing Coltrane's innovative saxophone work

Soulful album exploring love and heartbreak with jazz influences

Grammy-winning album known for its harmonies and personal lyrics

Seminal hip-hop album known for its lyrical prowess

Innovative album with experimental sounds and studio techniques

Concept album about an androgynous rock star from outer space

Debut album that defined East Coast hip-hop in the 90s

Soundtrack to the film, blending rock, pop, and gospel

Debut album that revitalized hard rock in the late 80s

Album addressing race, identity, and social issues

Classic rock album featuring anthems like 'Baba O'Riley'

Psychedelic rock album known for its innovative guitar work

Jazz classic known for its modal approach and improvisation

Iconic album featuring 'Come Together' and 'Here Comes the Sun'

Influential album addressing technology and alienation

Includes classic tracks like 'Stairway to Heaven'

Critically acclaimed album blending jangly guitars and witty lyrics