Iron Maiden’s Best of the Beast (1996) is a career-spanning compilation featuring their greatest hits from 1980 to 1996, including rare tracks and fan favorites. In contrast, Senjutsu (2021) is a dark, epic studio album that blends traditional heavy metal with progressive elements, themed around samurai warfare and introspection.

AC/DC’s Highway to Hell (1979) is a landmark hard rock album and the last to feature vocalist Bon Scott, known for its rebellious energy and iconic title track. Black Ice (2008) marked the band’s return after an eight-year hiatus, delivering a polished yet classic AC/DC sound with chart-topping success. Stiff Upper Lip (2000) leans into bluesy rock roots with a stripped-down, groove-heavy style, produced by George Young.

Abraxas (1970) is Santana’s breakthrough second album, blending Latin rock, jazz, blues, and psychedelia. It features iconic tracks like Black Magic Woman and Oye Cómo Va. Supernatural (1999) is a Grammy-winning comeback album packed with star-studded collaborations, including Smooth with Rob Thomas and Maria Maria with The Product G&B. Guitar Heaven (2010) is a covers album celebrating classic rock guitar anthems, featuring guest vocalists like Chris Cornell, India.Arie, and Nas.

Abbey Road (1969) was the final album the Beatles recorded, featuring polished production and a legendary tracklist including Come Together and Here Comes the Sun. Rubber Soul (1965) marked a shift toward more mature songwriting and folk-rock influences, with introspective lyrics and new instrumentation. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) is a groundbreaking concept album that fused psychedelia, orchestration, and studio experimentation, widely regarded as one of the most influential albums of all time.

Rumours (1977) is Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic album, blending pop rock and emotional storytelling shaped by the band’s internal breakups. It features hits like Go Your Own Way, Dreams, and Don’t Stop, and remains one of the best-selling albums of all time. Tango in the Night (1987) is a lush, synth-infused pop rock album and the band’s second-best-selling release. It includes chart-toppers like Little Lies, Everywhere, and Big Love, showcasing Lindsey Buckingham’s intricate production.

Led Zeppelin (1969) — The band’s explosive debut fused blues, folk, and hard rock into a groundbreaking sound that helped define heavy music. Led Zeppelin II (1969) — A riff-driven powerhouse featuring Whole Lotta Love, it became their first No. 1 album and a blueprint for hard rock. Led Zeppelin IV (1971) — Their most legendary release, featuring Stairway to Heaven, it blends mysticism, rock, and folk in a timeless package.

The Wall (1979) is a landmark concept album by Pink Floyd, exploring themes of isolation, trauma, and psychological breakdown through the story of a fictional rock star named Pink. Featuring tracks like Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2, Comfortably Numb, and Run Like Hell, it blends progressive rock with theatrical storytelling and remains one of the best-selling albums of all time.

Jazz (1978) is Queen’s seventh studio album, released on November 10, 1978. Known for its eclectic mix of styles, the album includes hits like Bicycle Race, Fat Bottomed Girls, and Don't Stop Me Now. Despite its title, the album contains no jazz music—rather, it showcases Queen’s flair for theatrical rock, pop, and hard rock. The title may have been inspired by the Montreux Jazz Festival, which the band attended during recording.

Waiting for the Sun (1968) is the third studio album by The Doors, released on July 3, 1968 via Elektra Records. It marked the band's first and only No. 1 album in the U.S., featuring the chart-topping single Hello, I Love You. The album blends psychedelic rock with poetic introspection, though its creation was marred by Jim Morrison’s worsening alcoholism and creative exhaustion. Despite mixed initial reviews, it’s now appreciated for its atmospheric sound and tracks like The Unknown Soldier, Spanish Caravan, and Five to One.

RAW (2022) is a live album by ZZ Top’s original lineup—Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard, and the late Dusty Hill—recorded at Gruene Hall in Texas. Captured during filming for the Grammy-nominated documentary That Little Ol’ Band from Texas, the session was spontaneous and stripped-down, showcasing the band’s raw blues-rock energy without studio polish or audience. The 12-track set includes classics like La Grange, Tush, Gimme All Your Lovin’, and Legs, offering a gritty, intimate tribute to their roots and to Hill’s legacy.