Alice in Chains has always been known for going against the grain, so to speak. So, in 1994, when they released the Jar of Flies EP, it was far different from their previous work. The hallowing and spooky “I Stay Away” is mostly acoustic with Jerry Cantrell’s electric guitar-work pushed back into the mix with […]
Nikki Sixx, a prominent member of Motley Crue, is also well known for his intense, and once deadly, drug addiction. Throughout his time on heroin and other illegal substances, he kept diaries which he eventually turned into a book. Sixx AM, a new band led by Nikki Sixx, produced an album as a soundtrack for […]
One of the most progressive rock bands of today has been releasing some of the outstanding records in their almost 2-decade long career. That band is TOOL. Technically accomplished, lyrically and thematically ambiguous, and rock that is as powerful as it is emotive is the name of their game. One of their most acclaimed albums […]
How and where can I start with this? It’s Slayer’s seminal record! Albeit, this record is thrash at it’s finest, while being rather brief. The only way to get the full effect of this album is just to listen to it. It’s thunderous romps throughout a metallic world with utter discord is nothing short of […]
One of the most recognizable names in music, Led Zeppelin released this masterpiece 1971. The album includes the most infamous of all rock songs, Stairway to Heaven. This impeccable piece of work has been hailed by fans and critics alike. It has been forever immortalized as one of the greatest guitar solos via pop culture […]
Johnny Cash’s seminal work before his passing was American IV: The Man Comes Around. The album, although littered with covers, it is a phenomenal closing statement for his life. There are covers of Depeche Mode, The Eagles, and even Nine Inch Nails. Arguably, what has become one of Cash’s most famous songs is his cover […]
Any true metal fan will tell you that this seminal album from Metallica, is not only their best work, but arguably one of the best albums within the genre. So, without further ado, “‘Nuff said.”
Such a bombastic record from The White Stripes deserves an entry in this list, and what album could fit more perfect than Elephant? The album, recorded in two weeks time in a London studio has such a diverse, and organic sound. Jack White also shows preference to antiquated amps and guitars that he showcases in […]
One of Pink Floyd’s greatest albums, and possibly one of the greatest albums of all time has got to be The Dark Side of the Moon. The album is very much full of concepts that cover a wide range of topics from insanity, greed, and even aging. From the haunting time-piece introduction of Time to […]
What a way to start off a list, than with Muse! This phenomenal band which hails from England has the ability to incorporate prog rock, and infuse it with almost impossibly danceable grooves. Supermassive Black Hole is a perfect example. The thundering bass line just makes you want to get up and shake it! They […]