The albums that define
stoner rock.
Our picks for where to start with stoner rock — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top stoner rock artists
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The stoner rock essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Queens of the Stone Age
Rated R
Raucous riffs and gritty vocals create a desert rock landscape steeped in hedonism and dark humor.
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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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Melvins
Sieg Howdy!
A chaotic blend of punk energy and experimental noise that challenges musical norms with relentless creativity.
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Melvins
Never Breathe What You Can't See
A chaotic blend of sludge metal and experimental rock that challenges conventional song structure.
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Queens of the Stone Age
Stone Age Complication
A gritty blend of hard rock riffs and stoner grooves, infused with dark humor and infectious energy.
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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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Clutch
Pitchfork
A gritty blend of blues rock and hard-hitting stoner riffs that lays the groundwork for Clutch's unique sound.
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Clutch
Clutch
A gritty fusion of stoner rock riffs and bluesy grooves, propelled by dynamic, narrative-driven lyrics.
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Wolfmother
Cosmic Egg
Psychedelic riffs and heavy grooves intertwine, evoking a cosmic journey through classic rock landscapes.
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Wolfmother
New Crown
Raw, riff-driven hard rock melds with psychedelic elements, creating a vibrant and energetic listening experience.
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Boris
04092001
A sprawling exploration of texture and rhythm that melds ambient soundscapes with heavy, distorted instrumentation.
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Boris
Klatter
A meditative blend of drone and noise that envelops the listener in minimalist textures and haunting melodies.
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Fu Manchu
Clone of the Universe
A heavy blend of fuzzy riffs and rhythmic grooves immerses listeners in a stoner rock odyssey.
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Fu Manchu
Eatin' Dust
A gritty blend of heavy riffs and stoner grooves that evoke a laid-back desert vibe.
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CKY
Volume 1
A gritty blend of alternative metal and stoner rock, infused with dark humor and catchy riffs.
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CKY
An Answer Can Be Found
A blend of raw energy and introspective lyrics, layered over heavy guitar riffs and dynamic rhythms.
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Ufomammut
Lucifer Songs
A sprawling odyssey of heavy riffs and hypnotic rhythms that encapsulates cosmic despair.
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Ufomammut
Godlike Snake
A swirling maelstrom of heavy riffs and hypnotic rhythms that evokes an otherworldly experience.
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Nebula
Transmission from Mothership Earth
A cosmic journey blending heavy riffs and psychedelic melodies that evoke the vastness of space.
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