Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny therefore in the top 10 of the Rolling Stone selection; check it out!
THE Rolling Stone has finally revealed its list of the 250 best albums of the 21st century so far, a selection that celebrates the musical and cultural transformations of the last 25 years. These records not only marked music, but also changed the way we experience and consume art. Some of these albums became part of important historical moments, others helped define a new era for the music industry.
Here we highlight the top 10 list, which includes some of the most acclaimed and iconic albums of recent times. And if you’re curious to see the full list, just click HERE to check out the other 240 albums that complement this selection.
1. Lemonade – Beyoncé (2016)
Beyoncé’s masterpiece is not just an album, but a cultural event. Lemonade mixes R&B, rock, pop, blues and even elements of electronic music, creating a unique sound experience. Beyond that, the album brought powerful social and political commentary on identity, feminism and relationships, cementing itself as a milestone not only in Beyoncé’s career, but in 21st century music.
2. Boy A: Radiohead (2000)
With The boy ARadiohead reinvented the concept of experimental rock. Far from the traditional sounds of alternative rock, the album brings with it a fusion of electronic, jazz and classical music, creating an eerie and cerebral atmosphere. Stimulating, innovative and intimate, The boy A it not only redefined the band’s trajectory, but also opened doors to new paths in experimental music.
3. Blonde – Frank Ocean (2016)
blonde it is an album that defies any simple categorization. With a minimalist and melancholic approach, Frank Ocean explored the themes of identity, love and self-acceptance in an extremely personal and vulnerable way. The production, full of sonic experiments and lyrical depth, succeeded blonde a masterpiece of modern R&B.
4. Stankonia – OutKast (2000)
Stankonia is an explosive fusion of hip-hop, funk, soul and even rock, which defied all expectations of what rap could be in the early 21st century “Mrs. Jackson” AND “BOB”OutKast not only innovated musically, but also brought social and cultural issues to light with an irreverent and creative style. The album remains one of the greatest milestones in modern hip-hop.
5. Folklore – Taylor Swift (2020)
After years of reinventing herself in pop, Taylor Swift has thrown herself into indie folk Folklorean introspective and emotionally charged album. With minimalist production and dense lyrics, the album captured the melancholy of the pandemic and brought new depth to Swift’s career, cementing her as one of the most versatile artists of her generation.
6. Good Guy, Bad Town – Kendrick Lamar (2012)
Kendrick Lamar’s album is not only a hip-hop masterpiece, but a visual and aural narrative that explores life on the streets of Compton, police violence and racial identity in the United States. good guy, mAAd city It’s a complex and poetic story, rich in detail and experience, with impeccable production that cements Lamar as one of contemporary music’s greatest storytellers.
7. SOS-SZA (2021)
SOS It’s a real emotional journey. Combining R&B, soul, pop and even elements of rock and trap, SZA’s second album is a journey through love, pain and self-exploration. SZA’s innovative production and deeply personal and vulnerable lyrics crafted SOS become one of the most talked about albums of 2022.
8. My Beautiful Dark and Twisted Fantasy – Kanye West (2010)
My beautiful dark and twisted fantasy is Kanye West’s creative pinnacle, an album that blends hip-hop, classical music, rock and soul into a grand, experimental work. The production is engaging and richly layered, while the lyrics explore themes of fame, obsession and self-destruction, making this album one of the greatest landmarks in contemporary music.
9. Un Verano Sin Ti — Bad Bunny (2022)
Bad Bunny took reggaeton to new heights A summer without youwhich was not only a global success but also redefined what the genre could be. With innovative production and mixes of reggaeton with other Latin styles and even indie pop influences, the album was a milestone in global music, bringing a new wave of Latin artists to the center of the international scene.
10. Is this it? – The Strokes (2001)
With It’s thisThe Strokes brought back the energy of garage rock, but with a modern twist that captivated the youth of the early 2000s. The album is a perfect fusion of simplicity and sophistication, with amazing riffs and a lo-fi aesthetic which influenced the entire a. band generation. Until today, Is this it? It is considered one of the most important albums of modern rock.
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