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Album Archives

Album Archives dives into the Top 300 Albums of All Time, as voted on by fans of the Music Rewind Podcast, exploring their creation, sound, and lasting legacy with host Steve Epley.

A micro-podcast with weekly drops of music history.

#300

Fleetwood Mac (1975)

This is the record that introduced the iconic lineup of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks, blending blues roots with West Coast pop-rock to create a timeless classic.

#299

In The Court Of The Crimson King by King Crimson (1969)

This 1969 debut from King Crimson, led by Robert Fripp and Greg Lake, redefined rock with its bold fusion of jazz, classical, and psychedelic elements, birthing a prog-rock legend.

#298

Jailbreak by Thin Lizzy (1976)

This 1976 breakout from Thin Lizzy, led by the legendary Phil Lynott, fuses hard rock swagger with storytelling lyricism, cementing their place as one of the greatest rock bands of the ‘70s.

#297

Permanent Vacation by Aerosmith (1987)

This 1987 comeback album, led by the electrifying Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, blends gritty rock swagger with infectious hooks, cementing its status as one of the greatest rock albums of the ‘80s.

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#296

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by OutKast
(2003)

Released in 2003, this masterpiece, driven by the dynamic duo of André 3000 and Big Boi, fuses innovative rap flows with soulful vibes and genre-defying experiments, solidifying its place as one of the most influential albums of the 2000s.

#295

The Stranger by Billy Joel (1977)

This iconic 1977 masterpiece that turned the Long Island piano man into a global superstar. Packed with timeless hits like ‘Just the Way You Are,’ ‘Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,’ and ‘Only the Good Die Young,’ this album blends gritty storytelling, pop-rock polish, and New York soul.

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#294

The Velvet Underground
& Nico (1969)

The groundbreaking 1967 debut that redefined rock music. Driven by Lou Reed’s raw poetry, John Cale’s avant-garde edge, and Nico’s haunting vocals, with Andy Warhol’s visionary touch, this album delivers dark, daring classics like ‘Heroin,’ ‘I’m Waiting for the Man,’ and ‘Venus in Furs.’

#293

Their Satanic Majesties Request
by The Rolling Stones (1967)

The Stones’ bold, experimental detour into psych-rock, blending cosmic vibes with gritty swagger. From the trippy grooves of “She’s a Rainbow” to the spacey sprawl of “2000 Light Years from Home,” this album captures a band pushing boundaries.

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#292

Come Away With Me
(2003)

In Norah Jones’ debut masterpiece, a seamless blend of jazz, folk, and pop that redefined modern music. From the intimate sway of “Don’t Know Why” to the heartfelt pull of “Come Away With Me,” this album showcases her smoky voice and timeless artistry.

#291

Eliminator by ZZ Top
(1983)

 The Texas trio’s slick, synth-charged masterpiece that redefined their blues-rock roots. From the infectious strut of “Gimme All Your Lovin’” to the high-octane pulse of “Sharp Dressed Man,” this album blends gritty riffs with MTV-ready polish.

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#290

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (1969)

 The raw, electric masterpiece that launched Young and Crazy Horse into rock legend. From the gritty crunch of “Cinnamon Girl” to the sprawling intensity of “Down by the River,” this album blends folk soul with primal guitar fury.

#289

Hysteria by Def Leppard (1987)

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#288

Live Rust
(1979)

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#287

No Need To Argue
By The Cranberries

(1994)

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#286

Pump by Aerosmith
(1989)

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#285

Strange Days
by The Doors

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#284

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

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#283

The Soft Bulletin
by The Flaming Lips

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#282

Them Crooked Vultures

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#281

Bad by Michael Jackson

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#280

Foo Fighters
(1995)

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#279

Ride The Lightning
by Metallica

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#278

Surfer Rosa
by The Pixies (1988)

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#277

Turn On The Bright Lights 
by Interpol (2002)

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