The songwriting and studio mastery of Led Zeppelin reached their summits on this 1973 classic, which saw them step yet further away from their bluesy roots to swagger with The Song Remains the Same;... more

The album that inspired countless rock bands and lives on through radios all across the planet—the mighty Led Zeppelin II. Whole Lotta Love; What Is and What Should Never Be; Heartbreaker; Ramble On;... more

Their journey from the midst of the UK blues-rock pack to their own exalted pedestal in the pantheon of hard rock begins right here! Even as their blues worship came through, Led Zeppelin always... more

Prince fans love to outdo each other when it comes to boasting possession of ultra-rarities (live or studio) by the Purple One. Let's start with the two deluxe editions here, which will upend even... more

Led Zeppelin IV…Led Zeppelin II…maybe even Houses of the Holy…these are the obvious places for the burgeoning Led Zeppelin fan to start, perhaps after hearing Stairway to Heaven; Rock and Roll; Whole... more

One of the towering pillars of rock gets the deluxe treatment (complete with stellar new remastered sound courtesy of Pagey himself)! Yes, Led Zep's fourth album (1971) is one of the best-selling... more

Even more influential than "Paranoid," this 1971 LP soared to #8 and found Tony Iommi laying claim to what would become his signature sound. The down-tuned, sludgy guitar greatness drives "Sweet... more

Those who expected nothing but crushing, distorted guitar rock from Led Zeppelin were somewhat mystified by 1970's Led Zeppelin III, which balanced heavy-hitting assaults (Immigrant Song; Out on the... more

2012 Release. With valuable assistance from producer Rick Rubin, the Peppers find just the right blend of punk, funk, and hip-hop. Even with a running time of 74 minutes, this 1991 breakthrough has... more

One of the watershed moments in metal (and arguably the birth of Doom), this 1971 smash sent Sabbath to the top and introduced the world to "Iron Man" and "Paranoid." This masterpiece also includes... more

The classic singles comp "Standing on a Beach" was the Cure's breakthrough in the U.S., setting the stage for this double-album triumph in '87, their first Top 40 LP in the States. This is the big,... more

The band experimented with their sound on this 1972 album with textured tunes like "Wheels of Confusion," "Tomorrow's Dream" and "Changes" but still managed to stay true to the Sabbath sound with one... more

Synthesizers, pop melodies, acoustic passages and Ozzy's most high-flying vocal performances yet perplexed those who wanted their Sabbath dark and gloomy only. But this 1975 LP boasts many sinister... more

Fans of Bonham and the band revere Presence (1976) as Led Zep's most explosive drum album, from the epic opener Achilles Last Stand and its copious air-drumming moments to the stomping For Your Life;... more

Every big star has a big bang, and this was it for Bruce: the 1975 instant classic that shot him all the way to #3. The unforgettable, utterly irresistible, fist-pumping sing-along title smash and... more

Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing. Evil Empire is the second studio album by Rage Against the Machine, released on April 16, 1996 by Epic Records. It's title refers to a term used in the early 1980s... more

She might have toned down the overt sexuality, but Madonna created an album every bit as sultry and beguiling with this 1994 follow-up to "Erotica." The alluring late-night beats and confessional... more

Bursting out of the gate with that killer title track (and their most overtly satanic imagery yet), Sabbath upped the songwriting ante on their hit 1974 LP. "Killing Yourself to Live" and "A National... more

1970 debut album from the masters of metal featuring plenty of the gothic colorings and blues-heavy riffs that put Sabbath on the map. The birth of stoner-rock begins here: "Black Sabbath," "The... more

Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing. Fragile is the fourth studio album from progressive rock band Yes, originally released in November 1971 on Atlantic Records. It is their first album recorded with... more

The album that introduced "The Jean Genie" to the world (and to the charts) is a more earthbound affair than its predecessor "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." Jazz,... more

Tony Iommi started experimenting with drop tuning on this 1971 LP, Sabbath's third straight early classic. Fans will be fascinated to hear the outtake of "Solitude" that joins outtakes of "Into the... more

Every time (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay—with its meditative spirit, soothing sea sounds and carefree whistle—comes on the radio, it's astonishing to think that Otis never got to hear it. His... more

First new studio album in five years from the greatest power trio of the Great White North! You'd better believe that the drum, bass and guitar magazines will be all over the latest killer riffs of... more