The albums that define
garage rock.
Our picks for where to start with garage rock — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top garage rock artists
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The garage rock essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Arctic Monkeys
Suck It and See
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that evoke youthful angst and romance.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Polygondwanaland
A sprawling, immersive journey through intricate melodies and hypnotic rhythms that showcase the band's psychedelic prowess.
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The Strokes
Future Present Past
A gritty blend of garage rock and new wave that captures both urgency and nostalgia.
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The Monks
Black Monk Time
A raw and chaotic blend of garage rock, punk energy, and avant-garde experimentation.
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Dean Fertita
Hello=Fire
A kaleidoscopic blend of garage rock energy and introspective alternative melodies unfolds throughout the record.
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The Kinks
Kinda Kinks
A vibrant collection of catchy melodies and sharp lyrics that encapsulates the essence of 1960s British rock.
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The Kinks
Kwyet Kinks
A reflective blend of melodic pop and introspective lyrics capturing mid-60s British suburban life.
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Weezer
Christmas with Weezer
A playful and upbeat reimagining of classic Christmas tunes infused with Weezer's signature pop-rock sound.
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Weezer
Maladroit
A punchy blend of power pop hooks and garage rock grit with a playful yet introspective lyricism.
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Alice Cooper
Muscle of Love
A gritty blend of glam rock and hard rock with theatrical flair and provocative lyrics.
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Alice Cooper
From the Inside
A theatrical exploration of inner turmoil set against a backdrop of glam rock and hard-hitting melodies.
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The Guess Who
Canned Wheat
A blend of folk rock and blues-infused melodies that capture the essence of late '60s experimentation.
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The Guess Who
10
A vibrant blend of blues rock and progressive elements, layered with introspective lyrics and catchy melodies.
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Arctic Monkeys
LateNightTales
A kaleidoscopic blend of eclectic sounds, showcasing the band's experimental edge through diverse influences.
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Iggy Pop
Free
A contemplative blend of sparse instrumentation and introspective lyrics reflecting on life and legacy.
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Iggy Pop
Post Pop Depression
A raw and reflective blend of rock textures intertwined with Iggy Pop's signature provocative lyricism.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Fishing for Fishies
A playful blend of psychedelic rock and garage grooves that captivates with its whimsical charm and infectious rhythms.
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The Strokes
Comedown Machine
A vibrant mix of new wave synths and melodic rock, infused with a sense of nostalgic detachment.
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