B-Side Guys

The Best Albums of 1965

Every album of 1965, ranked by B-Side Breakdown: the reviews from 38 outlets we trust, put on one 0–100 scale. An album needs at least 5 reviews to make the list.

Album cover for Highway 61 Revisited by Bob DylanNumber one of 1965Bob DylanHighway 61 Revisited100 A+5 critics · 100% approval · Unanimous · A-Side
  1. 1Album cover for Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
    Bob DylanHighway 61 RevisitedAugust 30, 1965 · 5 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    100A+
  2. 2Album cover for Rubber Soul by The Beatles
    The BeatlesRubber SoulDecember 3, 1965 · 8 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    97A+
  3. 3Album cover for Help! by The Beatles
    The BeatlesHelp!August 6, 1965 · 6 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    93A
  4. 4Album cover for My Generation by The Who
    The WhoMy GenerationDecember 3, 1965 · 7 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    89B+

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