Albums Reviews — Page 2
Highway 61 Revisited Review: The Sound of Dylan Going Electric
Dylan's electric breakthrough opens with 'Like a Rolling Stone' and doesn't let up. Our verdict.
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols Review: The Sound of British Punk Exploding
The Sex Pistols' only studio album is a blast of snarling, guitar-driven fury. Our verdict.
The Beatles (White Album) Review: A Sprawling Double Album of Everything
The Beatles' self-titled double album mixes brilliance and indulgence across 30 songs. Our verdict.
Are You Experienced? Review: A Guitar Revolution
Jimi Hendrix's debut album redefined what the electric guitar could do. Our verdict.
Astral Weeks Review: A Mystical, Meandering Masterpiece
Van Morrison's dreamlike second album blends folk, jazz and soul into something unclassifiable. Our verdict.
Born to Run Review: Big Dreams in the Rear-View Mirror
Springsteen's breakthrough album delivers cinematic rock'n'roll about escape and ambition. Our verdict.
To Pimp a Butterfly Review: A Hip-Hop Epic with Jazz and Funk in Its Veins
Kendrick Lamar's ambitious third album fuses jazz, funk and spoken word into a major statement on race and identity. Our verdict.
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back Review: Hip-Hop's Loudest Wake-Up Call
Public Enemy's second album is a furious, dense blast of political hip-hop. Our verdict.
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars Review: Bowie's Glam Rock Space Odyssey
Bowie's alien rock star persona produced one of glam rock's greatest albums. Our verdict.
Abbey Road Review: A Graceful Farewell in Two Halves
The Beatles' final recorded album pairs strong individual songs with a brilliant closing medley. Our verdict.