Rock Music Lists and Recommendations
By Tim Grierson, About.com Guide
Looking for the best in rock music? You've found it here with these lists of rock's finest bands, songs and albums.
- Rock Essentials
- Greatest Bands' Greatest Songs
- Best of the Year Lists
- Rock Theme Lists
- Rock Recommendations
Rock Essentials
There are so many rock bands, rock songs, rock albums -- where do you start? Right here. Take a look at these lists of influential artists and moments in rock history.
- Influential Rock Bands
- Starter Rock Albums
- Influential Rock Songs
- Top 20 Rock Songs of the '00s
- Top 10 Rock Albums of the '00s
- Essential Alt-Metal Songs
- Essential Rap-Rock Songs
- Top 10 Greatest-Hits Albums
- Influential Seattle Bands
- Greatest Supergroups and Side Projects
Greatest Bands' Greatest Songs
Unfamiliar with a legendary band's work and want to know where to start? You've come to the right place: These best-of song lists will help make you an instant expert.
- Top 10 Black Keys Songs
- Top 10 Eels Songs
- Top 10 Foo Fighters Songs
- Top 10 Guns N' Roses Songs
- Top 10 Nine Inch Nails Songs
- Top 10 Oasis Songs
- Top 10 Radiohead Songs
- Top 10 Red Hot Chili Peppers Songs
- Top 40 R.E.M. Songs
- Top 10 Soundgarden Songs
- Top 10 Stone Temple Pilots Songs
- Top 10 White Stripes Songs
- Top 10 Wilco Songs
Best of the Year Lists
Here's a look at the best (and sometimes the worst) rock music of years gone by.
- 2012's Best Rock Albums
- 2012's Best Rock Songs
- 2011's Best Rock Albums
- 2011's Best Rock Songs
- 2011's Worst Rock Albums
- Most Anticipated Rock Albums of 2011
- 2010's Best Rock Albums
- 2010's Best Rock Songs
- Most Anticipated Rock Albums of 2010
- Worst Rock Albums of 2009
- 2009's Best Rock Albums
- 2009's Best Rock Songs
- Most Anticipated Rock Albums of 2009
- 2008's Best Rock Albums
- 2008's Best Rock Songs
- 2008's Best Political Rock Songs
- 2008's Most Memorable Rock Stories
- 2007's Best Rock Albums
- 2006's Best Rock Albums
Rock Theme Lists
Rock music is a perfect complement to just about any moment or mood. Here are some suggestions for your next music mix.
Rock Recommendations
Do you love a particular artist and want to find other bands who are similar? These recommendations will help guide you to your next favorite rock group.