In a celebration of iconic records that have shaped music, Apple Music has released their list of the 100 best albums of all time. Curated by both Apple Music experts and notable artists like Maren Morris, Pharrell Williams, and J Balvin, the list aims to pay homage to the most influential releases across all genres.
In addition to artists, songwriters, producers, and music industry figures also lent their expertise to the selection process. Apple Music was careful to note that streaming statistics did not impact the ranking—instead, the focus was on celebrating albums that have truly moved music and culture forward.
Over the next ten days, Apple Music will do a countdown reveal of the 100 best albums, announcing ten albums per day along with exclusive commentary and content. A dedicated website and Apple Music radio shows will also help showcase each album.
The first ten albums to make the list include:
- Body Talk by Robyn
- Hotel California by the Eagles
- ASTROWORLD by Travis Scott
- Rage Against the Machine by Rage Against the Machine
- Pure Heroine by Lorde
- Confessions by Usher
- Untrue by Burial
- A Seat at the Table by Solange
- Flower Boy by Tyler, The Creator
- Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 by George Michael
On the final day, Apple Music will culminate the countdown by unveiling the top 10 greatest albums of all time during a special radio broadcast that is sure to spark conversation among music fans worldwide.
