The best Stoner Rock albums
of the 2020s.
Where to start with 2020–2029 stoner rock — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2020s — stoner 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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Boris
Heavy Rocks
A fierce amalgamation of heavy riffs and experimental noise that challenges conventional song structures with relentless intensity.
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Boris
No
A relentless exploration of heaviness, merging drone metal's weight with experimental noise and dynamic shifts.
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Wolfmother
Rock Out
An explosive blend of hard rock and stoner grooves that channels classic riffs into a modern context.
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Clutch
Sunrise on Slaughter Beach
A gritty blend of hard rock and blues, infused with stoner riffs and vivid storytelling.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
The Silver Cord
A sprawling journey through extended instrumental compositions that blend psychedelic rock with intricate rhythms and expansive soundscapes.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation
A relentless odyssey of heavy riffs and experimental textures that explores themes of environmental collapse and existential dread.
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Queens of the Stone Age
In Times New Roman...
A gritty blend of hard rock and desert vibes that balances melodic introspection with raw, energetic riffs.
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Cleopatrick
Fake Moon
A raw fusion of hard rock grit and catchy pop hooks that captures youthful defiance and introspection.
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Monster Magnet
A Better Dystopia
A heavy blend of stoner rock and hard rock riffs propels a nostalgic dive into classic tracks, reimagined for a modern audience.
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Nebula
Transmission from Mothership Earth
A cosmic journey through stoner rock, blending heavy riffs with psychedelic overtones and introspective lyrics.
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