The best Noise Rock albums
of the 2020s.
Where to start with 2020–2029 noise rock — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2020s — noise rock
Top picks from 2020–2029, ranked by where we would start.
Melvins
Thunderball
A chaotic blend of sludge metal and experimental rock that challenges the boundaries of traditional song structures.
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Melvins
Working with God
A chaotic blend of sludge metal and experimental rock that harnesses humor amidst heavy riffs and unconventional song structures.
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Thurston Moore
Flow Critical Lucidity
A kaleidoscopic blend of sprawling guitar textures and introspective lyricism evokes a dreamlike exploration of consciousness.
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Thurston Moore
By the Fire
A sprawling exploration of sound that melds avant-garde textures with reflective, atmospheric passages.
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Swans
Birthing
A sprawling, immersive journey that melds hypnotic rhythms with haunting melodies and a relentless exploration of existential themes.
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The Jesus and Mary Chain
Glasgow Eyes
A swirling blend of feedback-drenched guitars and melancholic melodies that captures the essence of nostalgia and rebellion.
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Swans
The Beggar
A sprawling exploration of existential dread, merging haunting melodies with unsettling sonic textures.
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Boris
2R0I2P0
A sprawling sonic landscape that blends heavy drone textures with ethereal melodies, creating an immersive listening experience.
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Boris
W
A sprawling exploration of heavy textures and ethereal melodies, merging noise rock with elements of drone and stoner metal.
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Therapy?
Hard Cold Fire
Aggressive riffs and incisive lyrics collide in a raw exploration of societal discontent and personal struggle.
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Rob Zombie
The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy
A chaotic blend of heavy riffs and theatrical storytelling, wrapped in a horror-inspired sonic aesthetic.
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Nothing but Thieves
Moral Panic
A frenetic blend of alternative and experimental rock that channels societal anxiety through intricate instrumentation and impassioned vocals.
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Blonde Redhead
Sit Down for Dinner
Ethereal melodies intertwine with experimental textures, creating a dreamlike soundscape that challenges genre boundaries.
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Nothing but Thieves
Dead Club City
A sprawling exploration of existential dread wrapped in experimental rock textures and haunting melodies.
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Osees
Intercepted Message
Psychedelic textures intertwine with chaotic rhythms, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound that oscillates between frenetic energy and introspective moments.
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Osees
Abomination Revealed at Last
A frenetic blend of noise rock and psychedelic textures, pulsing with chaotic energy and experimental fervor throughout its brief runtime.
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Today Is the Day
No Good to Anyone
A chaotic blend of noise rock and experimental soundscapes that challenges the listener with its raw intensity.
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Pissed Jeans
Half Divorced
A chaotic blend of noise rock and sardonic wit captures the absurdity of modern life and social anxieties.
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A Place to Bury Strangers
See Through You
A relentless barrage of distorted guitars and pulsating rhythms that encapsulates the band's signature noise rock intensity.
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Tropical Fuck Storm
Deep States
A chaotic blend of experimental rock and art punk, weaving dissonance with biting social commentary and surrealism.
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Tropical Fuck Storm
Satanic Slumber Party
A chaotic collision of punk energy and experimental soundscapes, exploring themes of darkness with relentless intensity.
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Ekko Astral
Pink Balloons
A kaleidoscopic blend of noise rock and bubblegum pop, drenched in playful chaos and angst-driven energy.
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Just Mustard
Heart Under
A swirling blend of noise rock and ethereal shoegaze, creating an immersive soundscape that feels both expansive and claustrophobic.
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Show Me the Body
Survive
A chaotic fusion of hardcore punk and noise rock, laced with urgent rhythms and raw, visceral energy.
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