B-Side Guys

Rob Sheffield

Rob Sheffield

Rob Sheffield’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 271 reviews, going back to 2002, each next to the album’s Breakdown.

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Writes for

What they review

  • Rock 30%
  • Pop 28%
  • Indie & Alternative 21%
  • Hip-Hop & Rap 8%

Find Rob Sheffield

By the numbers

26A-Sides reviewed, the albums the critics rate highest
28albums given a perfect score
25years of their reviews we track, 2002 to 2026
How their scores spread
  • 0–4927
  • 50s6
  • 60s41
  • 70s62
  • 80s80
  • 90+55

Their favorites

  1. Taylor SwiftThe Tortured Poets Department 100 Rolling Stone
  2. Olivia RodrigoGuts 100 Rolling Stone
  3. Adele30 100 Rolling Stone
  4. Kanye WestLate Registration 100 Rolling Stone
  5. David BowieAladdin Sane 100 The Rolling Stone Album Guide

Artists they keep coming back to

Their scores for each artist, in release order.

A-Sides they reviewed

28 albums that earned an A-Side, the critics’ top tier; they scored 26 of them 75 or higher.

Every review

Outlet
Ariana GrandePetalRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/569Jul 31, 2026
MadonnaConfessions IIRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/576Jul 3, 2026
RayeThis Music May Contain Hope.“British sensation Raye delivers an epic statement on 'This Music May Contain Hope.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/585Mar 27, 2026
BTSArirang“On 'Arirang,' BTS stress its group identity and South Korean roots, while pushing the songs into adventurous territory”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/576Mar 20, 2026
Cardi BAm I the Drama?“Cardi B's 'Am I the Drama?' reviewed: The superstar is back and out for blood.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/571Sep 19, 2025
Justin BieberSwag IIRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/550Sep 5, 2025
Justin BieberSwagRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/566Jul 11, 2025
HalseyThe Great Impersonator“Halsey's The Great Impersonator' Review”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5802024
Lady GagaHarlequin“Lady Gaga's 'Joker: Folie a Deux”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5712024
Sabrina CarpenterShort n’ SweetRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5782024
EminemThe Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)“Eminem's 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)' Review.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/5532024
Billie EilishHit Me Hard and Soft“Billie Eilish's 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' Review”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5852024
Taylor SwiftThe Tortured Poets Department“Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Review”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia100 5/5762024
Olivia RodrigoGuts“Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts' Review”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia100 5/5842023
BlackpinkBorn PinkRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5682022
Adele30Rolling Stone via Wikipedia100 5/5802021
ABBAVoyageRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5692021
Billie EilishHappier Than Ever“Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever' album documents her fears, traumas and sounds astonishingly self-assured.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5812021
Paul McCartneyMcCartney III“Paul McCartney's 'McCartney III': His latest recalls the pastoral, laid-back sound of 1970 solo debut. Rob Sheffield reviews.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5792020
Taylor SwiftFolklore“Taylor Swift's new album, 'Folklore,' is a radical detour into the deepest collection of songs she's ever come up with.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/5882020
Bob DylanRough and Rowdy Ways“Bob Dylan's 'Rough and Rowdy Ways”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/5912020
Megan Thee StallionSuga“Megan Thee Stallion's new 9-song EP, 'Suga,' shows off her "sensitive" side and love of Nineties hip-hop and R and B.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5752020
KeshaHigh Road“Kesha's 'High Road': Album Review”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5712020
HalseyManic“Halsey's 'Manic': On her third album, the singer explores her twentysomething angst and chases her bliss. Rob Sheffield reviews.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5792020
Lana Del ReyNorman Fucking Rockwell!“On her thrilling sixth album, Lana Del Rey's darkly romantic California dreams can feel like epitaphs for the entire country.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/5882019
Thom YorkeANIMA“The Radiohead frontman's new solo LP is another dose of dark magic”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5822019
MadonnaMadame X“Madonna takes a weird, wild ride on latest, 'Madame X'. Rob Sheffield reviews.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5732019
LizzoCuz I Love You“The singer's breakthrough debut is full of twerk-core jams, juicy old-school soul weepers, flute hero flexing and self-love anthems.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5832019
Ariana GrandeThank U, Next“Singer's second album in six months is a glorious pop rush, going double-for-nothing after the success of 2018's 'Sweetener”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5832019
Paul McCartneyEgypt Station“His first LP in five years is structured like a ride on the cosmic train, complete with silly sex songs and a plea for peace. The result is classic Paul.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5752018
Cardi BInvasion of Privacy“On 'Invasion of Privacy,' the chart-topping MC puts on her bloody shoes and dances the blues.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5852018
Camila CabelloCamila“Our take on the debut from the former Fifth Harmony singer.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5752018
Taylor SwiftReputation“Our take on Taylor Swift's sixth album, 'Reputation,' the darker, deeper side of the pop mastermind. Rob Sheffield's Rolling Stone review.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5742017
Shania TwainNow“Miley Cyrus and Shania Twain explore the expansively chaotic world of contemporary country pop on their new albums. Our take.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5672017
HalseyHopeless Fountain Kingdom“The star's second album is a sprawling breakup epic full of dystopian synth-pop realness”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5692017
Sheryl CrowBe Myself“Our take on the singer-songwriter's return to rock.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5662017
Lady GagaJoanne“Rob Sheffield on fifth album from art-pop chameleon.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5682016
Bruce SpringsteenChapter and VerseRolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/5782016
Kanye WestThe Life of Pablo“Check out our album review of Artist's The Life of Pablo on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/5752016
Brandon FlowersThe Desired EffectRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5762015
Thom YorkeTomorrow’s Modern Boxes“Check out our album review of Artist's Tomorrow's Modern Boxes on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5742014
InterpolEl Pintor“Check out our album review of Artist's El Pintor on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5772014
MorrisseyWorld Peace Is None of Your BusinessRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5742014
PixiesIndie CindyRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5652014
various artistsThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Original Motion Picture SoundtrackRolling Stone via Wikipedia50 2.5/5602013
Franz FerdinandRight Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action“Check out our album review of Artist's Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5722013
The StrokesComedown Machine“Check out our album review of Artist's Comedown Machine on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5682013
SuedeBloodsportsRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5772013
Jack WhiteBlunderbuss“Check out our album review of Artist's Blunderbuss on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/5832012
Lil WayneTha Carter IV“Check out our album review of Artist's Tha Carter IV on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5582011
Lady GagaBorn This WayRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5802011
Beastie BoysHot Sauce Committee Part Two“Check out our album review of Artist's Hot Sauce Committee Part Two on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5792011
R.E.M.Collapse into Now“Check out Rolling Stone's album review of R.E.M.'s 'Collapse Into Now' their 15th and final studio album together as a band.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5722011
PJ HarveyLet England Shake“Check out our album review of Artist's Let England Shake on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5912011
MogwaiHardcore Will Never Die, But You Will“Check out our album review of Artist's Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5752011
Katy PerryTeenage Dream“Check out our album review of Artist's Teenage Dream on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5602010
Kylie MinogueAphrodite“Check out our album review of Artist's Aphrodite on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5732010
Christina AguileraBionic“Check out our album review of Artist's Bionic on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia50 2.5/5562010
WeezerRaditude“Check out our album review of Artist's Raditude on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5592009
EminemRelapse“Check out our album review of Artist's Relapse on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5592009
The LemonheadsLickSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia60 6/10732007
Beastie BoysThe Mix-UpRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5662007
WilcoSky Blue Sky“Check out our album review of Artist's Sky Blue Sky on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5772007
The StoogesThe Weirdness“Check out our album review of Artist's The Weirdness on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5482007
Lily AllenAlright, Still“Check out our album review of Artist's Alright, Still on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5732007
Public Image Ltd.Metal BoxRolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/5982006
OutKastIdlewild“Check out our album review of Artist's Idlewild on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5702006
Thom YorkeThe Eraser“Check out our album review of Artist's The Eraser on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5742006
The RaconteursBroken Boy Soldiers“Check out our album review of Artist's Broken Boy Soldiers on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5722006
The StrokesFirst Impressions of Earth“Check out our album review of Artist's First Impressions Of Earth on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/5662006
Kanye WestLate Registration“Check out our album review of Artist's Late Registration on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia100 5/5842005
The ReplacementsHootenannyRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5782005
The ReplacementsHootenannySpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia70 7/10782005
Death Cab for CutiePlans“Check out our album review of Artist's Plans on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5672005
BlondiePlastic LettersSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia40 4/10732005
The White StripesGet Behind Me SatanRolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/5782005
TelevisionAdventureRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5862005
TelevisionAdventureSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia90 9/10862005
SuedeHead MusicRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5712005
Billy IdolDevil’s PlaygroundRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5572005
Culture ClubColour by NumbersSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia80 8/10782005
U2How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb“Check out our album review of Artist's How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/5772004
The ReplacementsDon’t Tell a SoulSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia40 4/10732004
InterpolTurn on the Bright Lights“Check out our album review of Artist's Turn On The Bright Lights on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/5832002
Moby18Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/563
Taylor Swift1989Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/574
Green Day21st Century BreakdownRolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/572
Depeche ModeA Broken FrameSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia40 4/1050
Céline DionA New Day Has ComeRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/558
Jessica SimpsonA Public AffairRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/553
RamonesAcid EatersSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia70 7/1065
Pet Shop BoysActuallySpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia90 9/1081
TelevisionAdventure“Previously published as: Rolling Stone album guide”The Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia80 4/586
David BowieAladdin SaneThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia100 5/586
Courtney LoveAmerica’s SweetheartRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/562
Neil Young and Crazy HorseAmericanaRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/560
M.I.A.ArularRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/585
Kings of LeonBecause of the Times“Check out our album review of Artist's Because Of The Times on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/580
Duran DuranBig ThingThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia40 2/547
Depeche ModeBlack CelebrationRolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/582
BlondieBlondieSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia70 7/1079
Bob DylanBlood on the TracksThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia100 5/599
Kylie MinogueBody LanguageRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/575
Lana Del ReyBorn to DieRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/562
Britney SpearsBritney JeanRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/553
Dinosaur Jr.BugSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia80 8/1080
The CarsCandy-OSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia90 9/1084
The CarsCandy-OThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia90 4.5/584
Carrie UnderwoodCarnival Ride“Check out our album review of Artist's Carnival Ride on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
The ClashCombat RockSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia80 8/1074
Depeche ModeConstruction Time AgainRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/555
Depeche ModeConstruction Time Again“Previously published as: Rolling Stone album guide”The Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia40 2/555
JusticeCrossRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/578
Bon JoviCrushRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/576
Cypress HillCypress Hill“Previously published as: Rolling Stone album guide”The Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia90 4.5/586
BeyoncéDangerously in LoveThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia80 4/568
Danity KaneDanity KaneRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/557
The Human LeagueDareSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia90 9/1090
NickelbackDark HorseBlender via Wikipedia70 3.5/548
Sonic YouthDaydream NationThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia100 5/5100
Nick Cave and the Bad SeedsDig, Lazarus, Dig!!!Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/586
The CureDisintegration“Previously published as: Rolling Stone album guide”The Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia100 5/589
SuedeDog Man Star“Previously published as: Rolling Stone album guide”The Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia70 3.5/584
The ByrdsDr. Byrds & Mr. HydeThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia60 3/557
OneRepublicDreaming Out LoudRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/547
Duran DuranDuran DuranSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia80 8/1075
Duran DuranDuran DuranThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia80 4/575
Patti Smith GroupEasterSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia60 6/1085
Ryan AdamsEasy TigerRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/571
Kaiser ChiefsEmploymentRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/574
Sonic YouthExperimental Jet Set, Trash and No StarThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia60 3/576
LeAnn RimesFamilyRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/571
YesFly from HereRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/558
Bon IverFor Emma, Forever AgoRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/589
The Mothers of InventionFreak Out!The Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia80 4/590
Maren MorrisGirlRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/565
The ClashGive ‘Em Enough RopeSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia70 7/1078
Mariah CareyGlitterRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/556
Britney SpearsGlory“Our take on pop star's ninth album.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/572
Alan JacksonGood TimeRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/570
Bruce SpringsteenGreetings from Asbury Park, N.J.The Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia60 3/576
BeckGuero“Check out our album review of Artist's Guero on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/578
The CarsHeartbeat CityThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia60 3/579
Frank ZappaHot RatsThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia80 4/589
Michelle BranchHotel PaperRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/559
Kate BushHounds of LoveSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia80 8/1093
Arctic MonkeysHumbugRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/576
Selena GomezI Said I Love You FirstRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/568
Leonard CohenI’m Your ManThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia80 4/587
Sufjan StevensIllinoisRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/589
RadioheadIn RainbowsRolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/590
The JamIn the City“Previously published as: Rolling Stone album guide”The Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia80 4/584
The JamIn the CitySpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia80 8/1084
InterpolInterpolRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/564
Pet Shop BoysIntrospectiveSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia100 10/1078
PJ HarveyIs This Desire?Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/582
The StrokesIs This ItThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia100 5/592
Jordin SparksJordin SparksRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
Kenny ChesneyJust Who I Am: Poets & PiratesRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/568
RadioheadKid A MnesiaRolling Stone via Wikipedia100 5/592
JAŸ‐ZKingdom ComeRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
DaughtryLeave This TownRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/555
Natalie ImbrugliaLeft of the MiddleRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/569
BeyoncéLemonadeRolling Stone via Wikipedia100 5/594
The ReplacementsLet It BeThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia100 5/595
The ReplacementsLet It BeSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia100 10/1095
The BeatlesLet It BeThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia60 3/569
Kate BushLionheartSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia50 5/1057
The Velvet UndergroundLoadedThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia100 5/591
The ClashLondon CallingThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia100 5/597
The ClashLondon CallingSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia70 7/1097
Nelly FurtadoLooseRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/574
XLos AngelesSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia90 9/1092
Bob DylanLove and TheftRolling Stone via Wikipedia100 5/588
David BowieLowRolling Stone via Wikipedia100 5/594
Tupac ShakurLoyal to the GameRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/557
One DirectionMade in the A.M.Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/565
BTSMap of the Soul: 7Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/581
The SmithsMeat Is MurderThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia40 2/571
Duran DuranMedazzalandThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia40 2/559
Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus & Her Dead PetzRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
MogwaiMogwai Young TeamThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia70 3.5/583
AirMoon SafariRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/585
AirMoon SafariThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia90 4.5/585
DrakeMore LifeRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/578
AerosmithMusic from Another Dimension!“Check out our album review of Artist's Music From Another Dimension! on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/551
Kanye WestMy Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy“Check out our album review of Artist's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia100 5/591
Kelly ClarksonMy DecemberRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/566
Ariana GrandeMy EverythingRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
Whitney HoustonMy Love Is Your LoveRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/580
KlaxonsMyths of the Near FutureRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/565
Jennifer LopezOn the 6Rolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/565
BeckOne Foot in the GraveThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia50 2.5/576
The PoliceOutlandos d’AmourSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia70 7/1082
Maroon 5Overexposed“Check out our album review of Artist's Overexposed on Rolling Stone.com.”Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/559
The Pussycat DollsPCDRolling Stone via Wikipedia50 2.5/554
Elvis CostelloPainted from MemoryThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia80 4/580
BlondieParallel LinesSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia100 10/1092
PrincePlanet EarthRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
GorillazPlastic BeachRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/584
Pet Shop BoysPleaseSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia80 8/1082
Neil YoungPrairie WindRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/581
Paul McCartneyPress to Play“Previously published as: Rolling Stone album guide”The Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia40 2/545
Justin BieberPurposeRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/566
Tupac ShakurR U Still Down? (Remember Me)Rolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/559
Patti Smith GroupRadio EthiopiaSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia70 7/1077
Sonic YouthRather RippedRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/581
Jennifer LopezRebirthRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/559
King CrimsonRedThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia90 4.5/590
Taylor SwiftRed (Taylor’s Version)Rolling Stone via Wikipedia100 5/587
Duran DuranRed Carpet MassacreRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/559
Jesse McCartneyRight Where You Want MeRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/543
The ClashSandinista!Spin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia80 8/1083
Old 97'sSatellite RidesRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/583
Roxy MusicSirenSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia100 10/1093
PavementSlanted and Enchanted“Previously published as: Rolling Stone album guide”The Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia100 5/585
SiaSome People Have Real ProblemsRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/560
Miley CyrusSomething BeautifulRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/574
Depeche ModeSpeak & SpellSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia70 7/1069
Talking HeadsSpeaking in TonguesThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia80 4/583
King CrimsonStarless and Bible BlackThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia70 3.5/577
Roxy MusicStrandedThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia80 4/581
Roxy MusicStrandedSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia90 9/1081
RamonesSubterranean JungleSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia40 4/1060
NellySuitRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/562
Alanis MorissetteSupposed Former Infatuation JunkieRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/580
NellySweatRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/569
Blink-182Take Off Your Pants and JacketRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/570
Willie NelsonTeatroRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/570
New OrderTechniqueBlender via Wikipedia80 4/585
RadioheadThe BendsThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia100 5/595
The CarsThe CarsSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia80 8/1084
ChicagoThe Chicago Transit Authority“Previously published as: Rolling Stone album guide”The Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia60 3/573
The CureThe CureRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/569
Alicia KeysThe Diary of Alicia KeysRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/579
Alicia KeysThe Element of FreedomRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/563
Franz FerdinandThe Human FearRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/572
ABCThe Lexicon of Love“Previously published as: Rolling Stone album guide”The Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia80 4/588
A Tribe Called QuestThe Love MovementRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/570
TravisThe Man WhoRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/574
David BowieThe Man Who Sold the WorldSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia50 5/1065
David BowieThe Next DayRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/583
Kate BushThe Sensual WorldSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia80 8/1085
Arcade FireThe SuburbsRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/590
Gwen StefaniThe Sweet EscapeRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/557
Limp BizkitThe Unquestionable TruthRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/553
Stevie NicksThe Wild Heart“Previously published as: Rolling Stone album guide”The Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia60 3/560
Destiny's ChildThe Writing’s on the WallRolling Stone via Wikipedia40 2/574
Them Crooked VulturesThem Crooked VulturesRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/575
Bryan FerryThese Foolish ThingsThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia100 5/588
PortisheadThirdRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/588
Belle and SebastianTigermilkRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/580
The ReplacementsTimSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia90 9/1090
Lou ReedTransformerRolling Stone via Wikipedia90 4.5/584
Adam LambertTrespassingRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/570
MorrisseyVauxhall and IThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia80 4/587
GarbageVersion 2.0Rolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/583
M.I.A.Vicki LeekxRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/573
Doja CatVieRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/576
KeshaWarriorRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/572
DrakeWhat a Time to Be AliveRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
Fiona AppleWhen the Pawn…Rolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/577
PJ HarveyWhite ChalkRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/578
XWild GiftSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia100 10/1097
Pink FloydWish You Were HereThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia100 5/599
Nine Inch NailsWith TeethRolling Stone via Wikipedia70 3.5/574
Def LeppardXRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/553
Nine Inch NailsYear ZeroRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/576
Pearl JamYieldRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/580
Hüsker DüZen ArcadeThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia100 5/595
Neil Young and Crazy HorseZumaThe Rolling Stone Album Guide via Wikipedia90 4.5/587

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