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
Start with one of these.
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.
Start here
Melvins
Tarantula Heart
A chaotic blend of heavy riffs and unconventional song structures, unveiling the Melvins' signature experimental edge.
Start here
Melvins
Bad Mood Rising
A chaotic blend of grunge and sludge, where heavy riffs intertwine with experimental textures and unexpected song structures.
Start here
Melvins
The Bride Screamed Murder
A chaotic blend of sludgy riffs and experimental noise punctuated by darkly humorous lyrics.
Start here
Melvins
(A) Senile Animal
A chaotic blend of noise rock and sludge metal, teeming with dark humor and relentless energy.
Start here
Clutch
From Beale Street to Oblivion
A gritty blend of blues rock and stoner riffs, steeped in lyrical storytelling and raw energy.
Start here
Queens of the Stone Age
Era Vulgaris
Raw, gritty riffs intertwine with darkly humorous lyrics, creating a chaotic yet captivating sonic landscape.
Start here
Queens of the Stone Age
Villains
A groove-laden exploration of dark themes wrapped in infectious rock rhythms and intricate arrangements.
Start here
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
A raw blend of stoner rock groove and alternative grit, radiating an unpolished, rebellious energy.
Start here
Queens of the Stone Age
...Like Clockwork
A brooding blend of atmospheric rock and introspective lyrics wrapped in Queens of the Stone Age's signature grooves.
Start here
Queens of the Stone Age
In Times New Roman...
A vibrant blend of hard rock riffs and introspective lyrics, capturing a restless spirit in a modern context.
Start here
Queens of the Stone Age
Lullabies to Paralyze
A gritty yet melodic exploration of dark themes wrapped in stoner rock grooves and haunting melodies.
Start here
Queens of the Stone Age
Songs for the Deaf
A gritty blend of hard rock energy and stoner grooves, infused with a desert ambiance.
Start here
Melvins
Gluey Porch Treatments
Raw, chaotic noise rock collides with sludgy melodies and an experimental edge throughout this debut album.
Start here
Melvins
Sugar Daddy Live
A chaotic blend of heavy riffs and experimental noise, capturing the raw energy of Melvins' live performances.
Start here
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
K.G. – Explorations Into Microtonal Tuning Volume 2
An adventurous blend of psychedelic rock and microtonal experimentation that pushes sonic boundaries.
Start here
Clutch
Strange Cousins from the West
A gritty blend of blues-infused rock and heavy stoner riffs that beckon listeners into a world of storytelling and raw energy.
Start here
Clutch
Passive Restraints
A gritty fusion of blues rock and stoner grooves that delivers raw, unfiltered power.
Start here
Boris
Amplifier Worship
A sprawling, immersive exploration of heavy drones and caustic noise that defies conventional structure.
Start here
Clutch
Blast Tyrant
A gritty blend of hard rock and blues-infused grooves wrapped in storytelling and vivid imagery.
Start here
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Polygondwanaland
A sprawling, immersive journey through intricate melodies and hypnotic rhythms that showcase the band's psychedelic prowess.
Start here
Wolfmother
Wolfmother
A thunderous blend of classic rock riffs and modern stoner grooves that energizes and captivates.
Start here
Wolfmother
Cosmic Egg
Psychedelic riffs and heavy grooves intertwine, evoking a cosmic journey through classic rock landscapes.
Start here
Clutch
Impetus
A gritty blend of blues rock and stoner vibes, heavy on riffs and rhythmic intensity.
Start here
