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#237 – Use Your Illusion I by Guns N' Roses (1991)

GNR's Grand Vision Before The Inevitable Happened. Let's tell the story of Use Your Illusion I. Released on the same day as its twin, Use Your Illusion II, this is the h

#238 — The Moon and Antarctica by Modest Mouse (2000)

When Modest Mouse Unleashed Their Masterpiece. Let's tell the story of The Moon & Antarctica. In 2000, Modest Mouse were a scrappy indie band from the Pacific Northwest

#239 — Mer de Noms by A Perfect Circle (2000)

The Side Project That Refused to Be a Side Project. Let's tell the story of Mer de Noms. In 2000, the rock world was waiting. Maynard James Keenan — the voice behind Too

Running on Empty by Jackson Browne (1977) - Honorable Mention 11

The Album That Captured the True Cost of Life on the Road. Let's tell the story of Running on Empty. In 1977, Jackson Browne had spent years living out of a tour bus — w

#240 – It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back by Public Enemy (1988)

The Album That Proved Hip-Hop Could Change the World. Let's tell the story of It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back. In 1988, hip-hop was still fighting for legi

#241 – Innuendo by Queen (1991)

Let's tell the story of Innuendo. In 1991, Freddie Mercury was dying. The band knew it. Freddie knew it. And instead of slowing down, instead of making peace with the ine

#242 – Fashion Nugget by Cake (1996)

The Alt-Rock Album No One Saw Coming. Let's tell the story of Fashion Nugget. In 1996, while grunge was fading and Britpop was peaking and alternative rock was becoming

#243 – Desperado by Eagles (1973)

The Album Nobody Bought, Yet Everyone Loves. Let's tell the story of Desperado. In 1973, the Eagles were still a young band with something to prove — and with their seco

#244 – Young, Gifted and Black by Aretha Franklin (1972)

Aretha Franklin at Her Most Defiant and Most Free Let's tell the story of Young, Gifted and Black. By 1972, Aretha Franklin had already proven she was the Queen of Soul

#245 – War by U2 (1983)

When U2 Decided They Had Something to Say Let's tell the story of War. In 1983, U2 were still a young band with a lot of ambition and a lot of nerve — and with their thi

The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance (2006) - Honorable Mention 10

When MCR Took On Death and Won Let's tell the story of The Black Parade. In the spring of 2006, My Chemical Romance locked themselves inside a haunted mansion in Silver

#246 – The Long Run by Eagles (1979)

The Ultimate Price Of Rock Perfection.  Let's tell the story of The Long Run. By 1979, the Eagles had spent the better part of a decade building toward something impossi

#247 – Tenacious D (2001)

Two Guys. One Dream. Zero Shame. The Tenacious D Story. Let's tell the story of Tenacious D. In 2001, Jack Black and Kyle Gass — two guys who had been performing acousti

#248 – Some Girls by The Rolling Stones (1978)

When The Rolling Stones Refused To Go Quietly Let's tell the story of Some Girls. By 1978, the Rolling Stones were supposed to be finished. Punk had declared them irrele

#249 - Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin (1968)

The Queen of Soul at the Absolute Peak of Her Powers Let's tell the story of Lady Soul. In 1968, America was burning — cities in flames, a movement demanding to be heard

#250 - Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? by The Cranberries (1993)

The Irish Debut That Quietly Conquered the World Let's tell the story of Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? In 1993, while grunge dominated the conversation an

No Fences by Garth Brooks (1990) - Honorable Mention 9

The Album That Made Country Music Impossible to Ignore Let's tell the story of No Fences. In 1990, country music was doing just fine — and then Garth Brooks decided that

#251 – Doolittle by Pixies (1989)

Loud, Quiet, Loud - A Generational Shift Let's tell the story of Doolittle. In 1989, while hair metal ruled the charts and pop dominated the airwaves, four art school we

#252 – Breakfast in America by Supertramp (1979)

Supertramp's Masterpiece and the End of a Golden Era Let's tell the story of Breakfast in America. By 1979, Supertramp had spent years refining a sound that didn't fit n

#253 - Violator by Depeche Mode (1990)

Cold on the Surface. Fire Underneath. The Story of Violator. Let's tell the story of Violator. By 1990, Depeche Mode had spent a decade building toward something massive