PRE-LIST ENTERTAINMENT, PART 1: WHAT IS A “LOST” ALBUM, EXACTLY? I am not talking about records that didn’t get their due in their time. And I’m not counting albums that are out of print or absent ...

Here are the 11 best prog rock albums from the 1970s! Progressive rock began in the late 1960s, but it didn’t hit its stride commercially or creatively until the next decade (with artists such as King ...

The following list of great rock albums with terrible production proves that the best songs in the world don't make a lick of difference if they're packaged and presented improperly. Rock 'n' roll is ...

The last of our Greatest Albums of the 21st Century So Far list is here. Thank you for taking the ride with us and engaging with our rankings online. It’s been a blast watching these chapters make the ...

The first three Kiss albums weren't recorded particularly well, but Hotter Than Hell somehow manages to turn that weakness into a strength better than the other two. Unlike their self-titled debut, ...

The first issue of Paste came out in July 2002. Since then, this site has catalogued the best and worst contemporary music the industry and the underground have had to offer. This week, we’re focusing ...

The wait is over for Rosalía fans. On Monday, the Spanish singer, songwriter and producer confirmed that “Lux” — the follow-up to 2022’s “Motomami” — will arrive on Nov. 7 via Columbia Records. The ...

Following the singles “Yes, Baby” and “Bittersweet,” Madison Beer has officially announced her upcoming album Locket, due out in January 2026. The singer has teamed with longtime collaborators One ...

The best AC/DC albums are simply the archetypal sound of hard rock. Whereas those that came before them made their name on bells and whistles—technicolor solos, outrageous displays of confidence, ...

Last month, Nicki Minaj revealed the release date for her sixth studio album. The follow-up to 2023’s Pink Friday 2 would arrive on March 27, 2026, the rapper announced on social media. A few weeks ...

As the seasons continue to change with more rapidity and the weeks turn into months that roll into years, there are at least a few constants: death, taxes and Taylor Swift. Even if she’s not on tour ...

With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming ...